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To Play the King - Michael Dobbs
The #1 International Bestseller from the Executive Producer of the hit Netflix series House of Cards, starring Kevin Spacey.Francis Urquhart is back and the newly elected Prime Minister continues his climb to power. This time he will take on the King himself, threatening to expose Royal secrets. This game is winner-takes-all, but who will walk away the victor?The role of the monarchy in modern Britain comes under scrutiny as Prime Minister Francis Urquhart threatens to expose Royal secrets when his plans are blocked by the idealistic new King. Their differences of opinion quickly degenerate into open hostility. The battlefield ranges from architecture to the underprivileged; the battle is fought with rigged opinion polls, manipulated newspaper headlines, sexual scandal and economic brinkmanship as Urquhart sets out to destroy not only the King's family and friends but even the King himself.Continuing the dark tale of greed, corruption, and unquenchable ambition, To Play the King reveals that no matter the country, politics, intrigue and passion reign in the corridors of power.
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To Play the King - Michael Dobbs
The second book in the trilogy that inspired the hit Netflix series House of CardsAfter scheming his way to power in House of Cards, newly elected Prime Minister Francis Urquhart takes on the new King, The role of the monarchy in modern Britain comes under scrutiny as Prime Minister Francis Urquhart threatens to expose Royal secrets when his plans are blocked by the idealistic new King. Their differences of opinion quickly degenerate into open hostility. The battlefield ranges from architecture to the underprivileged; the battle is fought with rigged opinion polls, manipulated newspaper headlines, sexual scandal and economic brinkmanship as Urquhart sets out to destroy not only the King's family and friends but even the King himself.Continuing the dark tale of greed, corruption, and unquenchable ambition, To Play the King reveals that no matter the country, politics, intrigue and passion reign in the corridors of power. This blood and thunder tale, lifelike and thoroughly cynical, certainly carries the ring of authenticity....a great triumph. The Independent
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Hra králem: House of Cards - To Play the King (978-80-257-2527-6)
Kniha - autor Michael Dobbs, 288 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Dům z karet patří k nejlepším politickým thrillerům historie. Vydán byl v roce 1989 a okamžitě se dočkal obrovského úspěchu u čtenářů i u kritiků. Pojednává o machiavelistickém a bezskrupulózním politikovi Francisu Urquhartovi, jemuž přestane jeho úloha v britském parlamentu stačit a rozhodne se zamířit výš: až úplně nahoru, tedy do křesla premiéra. Přestože je to vážený a alespoň navenek slušný člověk, za svým cílem jde přes mrtvoly. Kniha se dočkala dvou pokračování a do širšího povědomí se dostala i díky dvěma seriálům. První adaptaci provedlo BBC (1990) s Ianem Richardsonem v hlavní roli. Ještě slavnější je však zpracování americké od společnosti Netflix, v němž byla hlavní role svěřena Kevinu Spaceymu. První sezóna proběhla v roce 2013 a následovalo mnoho pokračování. Thriller, který pánům ani dámám ve Westminsteru dlouho nedal spát.
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How to Play the Piano - James Rhodes
''Internationally acclaimed pianist, author and all-round nice guy James Rhodes promises that this book can teach anyone with access to a piano or an electric keyboard and 45 minutes to practice every a day, the tools they need to learn to play Bach''s Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks'' RED MAGAZINELearn to play one of Bach''s most exquisite preludes in just 6 weeks, even if you have never played the piano before.An accessible and inspiring book by the pianist and international bestselling writer James Rhodes, who promises that it gives anyone with two hands, a piano or an electric keyboard and just 45 minutes a day the tools they need to learn to play Bach''s Prelude No. 1 in C Major in 6 weeks, even if they know nothing about music and have never even touched a piano before.How often do we convince ourselves that it''s just too late - too late to learn how to ride a bike, too late to know how to meditate, too late to travel the world... As we get older and time slips through our fingers like water, we become resigned, almost defeatist, about abandoning our dreams. For James Rhodes, after ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Baby Play Guide - Emily Kearns
Encourage and support your baby''s natural development with this inspiring collection of daily activities that promote safe, fun and effective playSplit into bite-sized chapters with an accessible tone and accompanying illustrations, The Baby Play Guide provides a host of easy and practical ideas to help you make every second with your baby count. Packed with a variety of stimulating, screen-free and age-appropriate activity suggestions for you to try, this book will guide you through your baby''s first year, encouraging you to bond with them through play while supporting and tracking their development.Whether it''s showing a newborn high-contrast images to help their visual focus, or enjoying creative, messy play with older infants, this informative guide will also explain the context and science behind baby development at key stages, how to "play" the activity, and how each one can help your little one reach motor, sensory, communication and feeding milestones.
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Marketing Wins - Aleksandra King, Elliott King
In the hyper-connected, ever-evolving world of marketing, standing out isn’t optional—it’s essential. Marketing Wins is your ultimate guide to mastering integrated marketing strategies that deliver real, measurable results. Written by industry powerhouses Elliott and Aleksandra King, this book distils decades of expertise into a practical, actionable roadmap for today’s marketers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. From foundational principles like the 4 Ps to cutting-edge tactics like branded content series and influencer marketing, Marketing Wins bridges the gap between traditional marketing wisdom and digital innovation. It explores the entire customer journey—from building awareness to driving retention—equipping you with tools to craft cohesive strategies that resonate in today’s crowded marketplace. But this isn’t just theory. Packed with vivid examples, actionable frameworks, and real-world case studies, the book transforms concepts into results. Whether you’re looking to harness social media, optimize your website, or create campaigns that convert, this is your go-to guide. The Kings’ insider stories and forward-looking insights make Marketing Wins not just a manual but an inspiring call to action. Ready to unlock your marketing potential and leave your competition behind? This book is where your winning strategy begins.
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King's Maker, Volume 1 - Haga, Kang Jiyoung
A rebellious prince, once thought dead. A noble’s son, held captive by a deviant king. A bold plot that could change the fate of a kingdom.When Wolfgang is forced to move into the royal palace and take up his rightful seat as the fourth prince of Goldenleonard, he catches the eye of Soohyuk Shin, the son of the minister of foreign affairs. Soohyuk, forced to serve as one of the king’s beloved “sovereign darlings,†is looking for someone to play the leading role in a daring scheme. So far, all the other princes have disappointed Soohyuk, but Wolfgang is different – and he might just be the key to overthrowing the king.Volume 1 includes episodes 0–12 of the webcomic King’s Maker.
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Learn to Play the 200 Best Ever Card Games - Jeremy Harwood
This essential reference brings together all the best card games, including canasta, bridge, rummy, blackjack, cribbage, whist, solitaire and poker. Everything from fun and simple games for beginners and family players, to professional tips and expert gui,
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King's Kalashnikov Sicilian - Daniel King
New Chessable imprint! This new full-color book is based on a best-selling online (video) course on Chessable. Even in the Sicilian Defense, one of the most popular and well-developed chess openings, it is possible to surprise your opponent at move four! With the Kalashnikov Variation, Black immediately forces the opponent to make a difficult decision. It all starts with a Black pawn, kicking White''s knight off the central d4-square. This push will lead the game into turbulent waters where your rapid development, attacking options, sound pawn structure and superior preparation will leave your opponent bewildered. Grandmaster Daniel King knows what it takes to play the Sicilian with success, and his articulate explanations and practical approach to playing and learning will help you score your own Sicilian victories. This course is a repertoire for Black, focusing on the most important lines. In addition, there is a selection of well-annotated master games demonstrating key strategic concepts in practical settings. Once you hear about the Bad Bishop Bounce, Liberation Station, and The Trojan Horse, you will be eager to introduce them into your own games. The book also explains how to punish the sidelines you are most likely to face in club and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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King of Greed - Ana Huang
He had her, he lost her…and he’ll do anything to win her back. Powerful, brilliant, and ambitious, Dominic Davenport clawed his way up from nothing to become the King of Wall Street. He has everything—a beautiful home, a beautiful wife, and more money than he could spend in a lifetime. But no matter how much he accumulates, he’s never satisfied. In his endless quest for MORE, he drives away the only person who saw him as enough. It isn’t until she’s gone that he realizes there may be more to life than riches and glory…but by then, it may be too late. *** Kind, intelligent, and thoughtful, Alessandra Davenport has played the role of trophy wife for years. She stood by her husband while he built an empire, but now that they’ve reached the top, she realizes he’s no longer the man she fell for. When it becomes clear that she’ll always come second to his work, she finally takes charge of her life and puts herself first—even if it means leaving the only man she’s ever loved. But what she didn’t count on was his refusal to let her go…or for him to fight for their marriage, no matter ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Play It Again - Melanie Spanswick
Did you use to play the piano? And would you like to play again?This is the first of three books of Play it again: Piano. It will reunite you with the keyboard using real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips, to get you playing fluently once again. The level of pieces in this first book progresses from around UK grades 1 to 4 (elementary to intermediate).“I used to play the piano…â€Aimed at ‘returning’ players who have spent some time away from the keyboard, Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thought you could achieve. Each of the 28 pieces in Book 1 is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips, all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book, so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique.A refresher course for all abilitiesEach book is arranged in 4 progressive sections, with Book 1 moving from ‘Elementary’ to ‘Intermediate’, and Book 2 taking you from ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Acting in Film - Sir Michael Caine
(Applause Acting Series). A master actor who''s appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine is uniquely qualified to provide his view of making movies. This new revised and expanded edition features great photos throughout, with chapters on: Preparation, In Front of the Camera Before You Shoot, The Take, Characters, Directors, On Being a Star, and much more. "Remarkable material ... A treasure ... I''m not going to be looking at performances quite the same way ... FASCINATING!" Gene Siskel
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Play it again: Piano - Melanie Spanswick
Did you use to play the piano? Would you like to play again?Play it again: Piano uses real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips, getting you playing fluently once again. This is the second book, which is for the more confident ‘former’ piano player or for those continuing their journey from Book 1. The level of pieces in this second book progresses from around UK grades 5 to 8 (intermediate to late advanced).“I used to play the piano…â€Aimed at ‘returning’ players who have spent some time away from the keyboard, Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thought you could achieve. Each of the 21 pieces in Book 2 is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips, all designed to get your fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book, so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique.A refresher course for all abilitiesEach book is arranged in 4 progressive sections, with Book 1 moving from ‘Elementary’ to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Play It! Children's Songs - Antimo Marrone, Jennifer Kemmeter
A fun and easy way to learn to play the piano or keyboard, with helpful instruction on classic and favorite songs.Written by the author of the best-selling Build It! series in collaboration with an experienced piano teacher, the Play It! books teach how to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, effective way. Using color-coded notes and character icons, the books include piano sheets of popular and favorite songs as well as a primer on how to read sheet music and some basic techniques. For beginners ages 5 and up, Play It! is the perfect companion on your musical journey.Features these classic songs and includes color labels inside the book:Mary Had a Little LambOh When the Saints Go Marching InThe Itsy Bitsy SpiderTwinkle, Twinkle Little StarClock ChimesRow, Row, Row Your BoatYankee Doodle DandySkip to My LouThis Land is Your LandLondon Bridge is Falling DownAre You Sleeping?Old MacDonald Had a FarmItÂ’s Raining, ItÂ’s PouringFor HeÂ’s a Jolly Good FellowOh! SusannaIf YouÂ’re Happy and You Know ItThree Blind MiceBaa Baa Black SheepHickory Dickory DockThe Wheels on the BusIÂ’m a Little TeapotB-I-N-G-OThe Muffin ManPop Goes the WeaselHappy Birthday To YouFive Little DucksHome on the RangeWhen Johnny Comes Marching Home
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Healthy Me: Exercise and Play
Why do I have to exercise? Why is it fun to play? The answers to these and many other questions about exercise and play can be discovered in this lively and informative series. The topics of fitness and fun are complemented by charming and humorous illustrations. This book is designed for children to begin to learn about the importance of being healthy, and the ways in which we can look after our bodies to keep fit and well. At the back are notes for parents and teachers that provide additional advice and support as well as further activity ideas and information.These titles support the science curriculum at Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, as well as PSHCE topics.The Healthy Me series is aimed at children aged from 5 and up to explain how people can keep fit and be healthy, forming habits that will last a life time. Other titles in the series are: Keeping Clean, Eating Well, Keeping Safe, Mental Well-being and Mindfulness, Resting and Sleeping.
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Fiddle For Dummies - Michael John Sanchez
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The Bear and the Piano - David Litchfield
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North Is The Night - Emily Rath
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A Palace Near the Wind - Ai Jiang
From a rising-star author, winner of the both the Bram Stoker® and Nebula Awards, a richly inventive, brutal and beautiful science-fantasy novella. A story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion that will stay with you long after the final page. For readers of Nghi Vo’s The Empress of Salt and Fortune, Neon Yang’s The Black Tides of Heaven and Kritika H. Rao’s The Surviving Sky.Liu Lufeng is the eldest princess of the Feng royalty and, bound by duty and tradition, the next bride to the human king. With their bark faces, arms of braided branches and hair of needle threads, the Feng people live within nature, nurtured by the land. But they exist under the constant threat of human expansion, and the negotiation of bridewealth is the only way to stop— or at least delay—the destruction of their home. Come her wedding day, Lufeng plans to kill the king and finally put an end to the marriages.Trapped in the great human palace in the run-up to the union, Lufeng begins to uncover the truth about her people’s origins and realizes they will never be safe from the humans. So she must learn to let go of duty and tradition, choose ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Bear and the Piano - David Litchfield
Share The Bear and the Piano with even the youngest children using this special board book edition. The first book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. This best-selling tale of exploration and belonging, which won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2016, Illustrated Book Category, is now available in board book.The Bookseller – ‘Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and a personal favourite. Now in board format.' **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:The Bear and the Piano [1]The Bear, the Piano, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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North Is The Night - Emily Rath
With the dark, mythical magic of the Winternight trilogy, and the slow-burn romance of Spinning Silver, NORTH IS THE NIGHT is a feminist fantasy adventure that shows the power of female friendship and how love - both romantic and familial - can conquer even death itself. In the harsh interior of the Finnish wilderness, best friends Aina and Siiri are inseparable despite their opposite natures: Aina is gentle and cautious while Siiri is headstrong and brave. But their friendship is put to the test when Aina is kidnapped by a death goddess and taken to the mythical underworld Tuonela. Determined to save her friend, Siiri embarks on a dangerous journey north to seek out Väinämöinen, the only mystical shaman to travel to Tuonela and return alive. As the dark winter looms, Siiri uses all the strength she possesses to survive her journey, which is plagued by trappers, a band of roving wolves, and a cunning snow witch with her own quest for power. But finding Väinämöinen is only the beginning. Siiri must convince him to share his magic so she can sneak into Tuonela and save Aina. In Tuonela, Aina is forced to play the sadistic games of Tuonetar, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle - David Litchfield
The second book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. The first book in the trilogy - The Bear and the Piano - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear’s Big Band, Hector’s jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.BBC Music Magazine - 'Litchfield's warm, richly coloured images are filled with gentle humour, while he packs plenty of emotion and nuance into his succinct text- and music as a starring role.'The Daily Mail - ‘Litchfield’s stunning illustrations conjure up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in this touching story. Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Rise of the Dungeon Master (Illustrated Edition) - David Kushner
Rise of the Dungeon Master tells, in graphic form, the story of Gary Gygax, co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, one of the most influential games ever made. Like the game itself, the narrative casts the reader into the adventure from a first person point of view, taking on the roles of the different characters in the story.Gygax was the son of immigrants who grew up in Lake Geneva, WI, in the 1950s. An imaginative misfit, he escaped into a virtual world based on science fiction novels, military history and strategic games like chess. In the mid-1970s, he co-created the wildly popular Dungeons & Dragons game, determining the rules and inventing the signature 20-sided dice. Starting out in the basement of his home, he was soon struggling to keep up with the demand. Gygax was a purist, in the sense that he was adamant that players use their imaginations and that the rules of the game remain flexible. A creative mind with no real knowledge of business, he made some strategic errors and had a falling out with the game''s co-creator, his close friend and partner, David Arneson. By the late 1970s the game had become so popular among kids that ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Life Changing Magic of Chess - Maurice Ashley
Chess is a bit like doing magic.The pieces come alive and you''re the magician.You get to move them where you like, within the rules of the game.Cool, huh? So let me take you back to the very beginning and show you how it''s done...Discover why the world''s first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from the Bronx to a world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game.Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.This practical biographical handbook for readers 6+ offers:-A child-friendly, joy-filled introduction to the game of chess-Inspirational words and advice from the first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley-Step-by-step instructions on how to play the game of chess-Explanatory pictures of basic and advanced chess skillsWith fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Denis Angelov, and in the words of Maurice Ashley, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life''s passion.This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.More in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Breaking the Grass Ceiling - Patricia Gregory
Breaking the Grass Ceiling unveils the inside story of the Women’s FA, tracing its creation and organisation from inception – as a result of the Deal Tournament for women in 1967 – to when it was formally handed over to the FA in 1993.In 1921, the FA had banned women from playing on grounds under its control, but organisations interpreted this as a ban on women playing football altogether. And the result was exactly that: it did prevent women from playing the sport. Almost fifty years later, on 1 November 1969, the inaugural meeting of the Women’s FA took place. It was attended by forty-four clubs and seven leagues, forming the nucleus of the nascent association. Through the steadfast efforts of many men and women, the ban was finally lifted on 19 January 1970 and subsequently confirmed by the FA Council in 1971.Featuring original research, behind-the-scenes details and personal perspectives from many of the players, Patricia Gregory tells the full story for the first time. She recounts the early days, as a voluntary workforce fought to establish a new sport; the development phase, as a national cup competition and official national team were founded; and the later years, which dealt ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Memory of Souls (1509879609)
Kniha - autor Jenn Lyons, 720 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Memory of Souls is the third epic fantasy in Jenn Lyons’ Chorus of Dragons series and one of Library Journal's best SF&F books of the year! THE LONGER HE LIVES THE MORE DANGEROUS HE BECOMES Now that Relos Var’s plans have been revealed and demons are free to rampage across the empire, the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies—and the end of the world—is closer than ever. To buy time for humanity, Kihrin needs to convince the king of the Manol vané to perform an ancient ritual which will strip the entire race of their immortality, but it’s a ritual which certain vané will do anything to prevent. Including assassinating the messengers. Worse, Kihrin must come to terms with the horrifying possibility that his connection to the king of demons, Vol Karoth, is growing steadily in strength. How can he hope to save anyone when he might turn out to be the greatest threat of them all? A...
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Picture in the dark (978-80-753-9004-2)
Elektronická kniha - autor Lora Slámová, 74 stran, anglicky Police is called to the house outside of Prague, on the case of a woman suicide. After the first inspection, it is discovered that it is Klára Markovič, a student love of the police captain Pavel Hradecký. He assigns the case to the lieutenant Jiří Klamert. The lieutenant does not hesitate even for a moment and turns for help to his friend, a private detective Adrian Lesy. Again, we see the famous pair that with its specific humour investigates the case of a serious crime of a murder. The perpetrator successfully and deliberately manages to hide his true face to the last moment. All that is left is to play the right game, which eventually leads to his capture.
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The Dixon Rule - Elle Kennedy
The second in the steamy, hilarious Campus Diaries series by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy, set in the same world as Off Campus and Briar U. 'I told them I had a girlfriend.'I start to laugh. 'This is the greatest day of my life.''Oh, it gets better, Dixon.I told them it was you.'Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She's rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can't take the hint it's over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off.Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he's a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he's messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and - most importantly - leave her alone.What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hook-ups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Bridgerton: The Duke and I (Bridgertons Book 1) - Julia Quinnová
In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince - while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood. A proper duke should be imperious and aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amiable . . . but not too amiable. Daphne Bridgerton has always failed at the latter. The fourth of eight siblings in her close-knit family, she has formed friendships with the most eligible young men in London. Everyone likes Daphne for her kindness and wit. But no one truly desires her. She is simply too deuced honest for that, too unwilling to play the romantic games that captivate gentlemen. Amiability is not a characteristic shared by Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. Recently returned to England from abroad, he intends to shun both marriage and society - just as his callous father shunned Simon throughout his painful childhood. Yet an encounter with his best friend's sister offers another option. If Daphne agrees to a fake courtship, Simon can deter the mamas who parade their daughters before him. Daphne, meanwhile, will see her prospects and her reputation ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Falcon of Sparta - Conn Iggulden
In the Ancient World, one army was feared above all others. 401 BC. The Persian king Artaxerxes rules an empire stretching from the Aegean to northern India.As many as fifty million people are his subjects. His rule is absolute. But the sons of Sparta are eager to play the game of thrones . . . Battles can be won - or lost - with a single blow. Princes fall. And when the dust of civil war settles, the Spartans are left stranded in the heart of an enemy's empire, without support, without food and without water. Far from home, surrounded by foes, it falls to the young soldier Xenophon to lead the survivors against Artaxerxes' legendary Persian warriors.
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If We Were Villains - Illustrated Edition: The sensational TikTok Book Club pick - M. L. Rio
A gorgeous illustrated edition of the bestselling dark academia thriller where tragedy strikes at an elite Shakespeare conservatory - complete with a brand-new cover, original illustrations and deluxe finishes.Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder of one of his closest friends - a murder he may or may not have committed. On the day he's released, he's greeted by the detective who put him in prison. Detective Colborne is retiring, but before he does, he wants to know what really happened ten years ago.As a young actor studying Shakespeare at an elite arts conservatory, Oliver noticed that his talented classmates seem to play the same roles onstage and off - villain, hero, tyrant, temptress - though Oliver felt doomed to always be a secondary character in someone else's story. But when the teachers change up the casting, a good-natured rivalry turns ugly, and the plays spill dangerously over into life.When tragedy strikes, one of the seven friends is found dead. The rest face their greatest acting challenge yet: convincing the police, and themselves, that they are blameless.
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Revenge of the Stormbringer - Peter Tremayne
Sister Fidelma returns in REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER, the thirty-fourth Celtic mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of DEATH OF A HERETIC, THE HOUSE OF DEATH, and THE SHAPESHIFTER''S LAIR. If you love Ellis Peters, you''ll be gripped by REVENGE OF THE STORMBRINGER and the Sister Fidelma series.Summer, AD 672. Princess Gelgéis has arrived in Cashel with her personal bodyguard, a troop of female warriors called the Daughters of the Storm. When one of them is found slain next to the sleeping chamber of the newly married king and queen and, a short time later, the stewardess of the royal house is poisoned, questions are raised as to everyone''s safety . . .Fidelma and Eadulf must first explain the ''locked room'' mystery of how the attack took place in King Colgu''s specially built secure apartment. Then they must interrogate the growing list of suspects - even Enda, the commander of the household guard, who had formed a romantic attachment to the murdered attendant, cannot be ignored . . . As the fair being held to celebrate the king and queen''s wedding approaches, tensions mount and Fidelma must work quickly to expose a ruthless killer before it is too late . ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Children of Jocasta - Natalie Haynesová
''Passionate and gripping'' – Madeline Miller, bestselling author of CirceA powerful retelling of Oedipus and Antigone that casts fresh light on the women the myths overlooked. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes.My siblings and I have grown up in a cursed house, children of cursed parents . . .Jocasta is just fifteen when she is ordered to marry the King of Thebes, an old man she has never met. But it is her duty to produce an heir, who will alter the course of her life forever.Ismene is the same age when she is attacked in the palace she calls home. Since the day of her parents'' tragic deaths, it had been the one place she felt safe. But with a single act of violence, all that is about to change.With the turn of these two events, a tragedy is set in motion. But not as you know it . . .''A wonderful and inventive take on an ancient tale'' – The Times''Haynes’s fascination with this long vanished world is evident in every line'' – The Guardian''Glorious, gripping and brutal . . . I loved it'' – Victoria Derbyshire, journalist and broadcaster-Praise for Natalie Haynes:''Witty, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Fairly Incomplete and Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Songbook, The - Graham Chapman
From 'The Lumberjack Song' to 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life', the Fairly Incomplete & Rather Badly Illustrated Monty Python Songbook does pretty much what it says on the cover, collecting up the cream of the Python team's musical output, from the four TV series and the various feature films. Included are such gems as 'Eric the Half-a - Bee', 'Sit on My Face and Tell Me That You Love Me', 'Bruces' Philosophers Song', 'Oliver Cromwell', 'The Knights of the Round Table', 'Christmas in Heaven', 'All Things Dull & Ugly', 'Every Sperm is Sacred', and 'Isn't it Awfully Nice to Have a Penis', amongst many others, all arranged with music for the piano and accompanied by Terry Gilliam's incomparable cartoons; Reissue of a classic Monty Python humour title; Original edition sold 10,000 copies; Arranged for Piano; Ilustrated by Terry Gilliam; With a foreword by 'Elvis Presley', and complete instructions on how to play the piano
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The Three Deaths of Justice Godfrey - Tyler Susan Hitchcocková
October 1678. Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey, respected London wood monger and Court Justice, sets out from his house, early one foggy morning, in his second-best coat. Then he vanishes. Six days later, his body is discovered in a ditch near Primrose Hill. He has been severely beaten, strangled and stabbed through the chest - killed three times, in fact. There's no doubt somebody wanted him dead. The cash in his pockets however is still there. And, in spite of the wet weather and muddy roads, his clothes are dry and his shoes are spotlessly clean. People are quick to connect his killing with the role Godfrey has played in exposing a Catholic plot to kill the King. His name is, after all, an anagram of 'dy'd by Rome's reveng'd fury'. Parliament, whipped into a frenzy by the conspirator Titus Oates, demands a suitable perpetrator is found. But it soon becomes clear that Godfrey had not merely offended the Catholics. And he had, some weeks before, predicted his own death with uncanny accuracy. Magistrate John Grey is summoned from his Essex village to investigate an increasingly inexplicable crime and to prevent some innocent men from being hanged as a regrettable political ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Fiery Spirits - John Rees
The Fiery Spirits tells the story of the MPs in parliament and the protestors in the streets who played a pivotal role in the English Civil Wars. Through their stories, John Rees reveals the hidden history of the republicans who brought a desperate nation to the brink of revolution.At the start of the English Civil Wars, very few could have imagined that the country would soon become a republic. Practically alone in his republicanism was Henry Marten, MP and future regicide. But he soon gathered around him a group of radical Parliamentarians that included William Strode, the parliamentary firebrand, Alexander Rigby, the formidable soldier, and Sir Peter Wentworth, descendant of a long line of opponents of monarchy. They formed the nucleus of a group that allied itself to a popular movement outside parliament to defeat the king politically and militarily.In The Fiery Spirits, Rees tells how Marten and his radical allies overcame both moderate Parliamentarians and Royalists to change the face of England forever, establishing a kingdom without a crown.
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Music of the Mountains - Sabrina Shah
Can Roohi find the courage and rhythm to play the rabab at her school's Eid concert?"To play the music of the mountains, you must feel the rhythm, feel the beat of your people." Roohi's most treasured time of the day is when she gets to listen to her grandfather plays the rabab, the traditional stringed instrument of the Pashtun people. All she wants, more than anything in the world, is to be able to play songs full of rhythm like him. But even with lessons everyday, she sounds nothing like Neeka Baba's clap-de-clap-clap rhythm and beautiful melodies. With Eid celebrations coming up, Roohi is supposed to play the rabab at a school concert, but Neeka Baba has fallen ill, and she must perform without his help. He tells her, "Play with the courage of those who came before you." Can Roohi find it within herself Explores the connections made possible by music and the transformative power of learning to play a traditional instrument. Set in a contemporary Pashtun village in rural Pakistan. End notes include more information about the rabab, Pakistani music, Pashtun culture, and Eid.
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The Woman in the Cabin - Becca Day
The brand-new thriller from the author of The Girl Beyond the Gate.Deep in the woods, you can hide more than secrets...Every day, in a remote cabin hidden deep in the woods in the Scottish Highlands, Mary wakes up before dawn to make breakfast from scratch. She tends the garden and feeds the animals. Every night, Mary makes sure she has dinner on the table for when her husband Cal gets home from work.She puts on his favourite lipstick and greets him with a smile. 'I've missed you.' It's not true and he knows it. But he likes to hear it all the same.Mary is the perfect wife and like any good wife she knows her job is to keep her husband happy.But lately as she notices her first wrinkles appear, she can sense Cal change. A scowl at dinner not being ready on time, a too tight grip as he leads her to the bedroom tells her he's noticed too. And old memories are coming back too, of her life before the cabin...Then she finds a stack of letters hidden under the floorboards detailing a life eerily similar to her own. They're addressed to her: 'To the next woman.'If she's ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The New Baseball Bible - Dan Schlossberg
Discover how the players’ approach, use of equipment, and even salaries and schedules have changed over time. Learn the origin of team and player nicknames, fun facts about the All-Star Game and World Series, and so much more. For Yankee and Red Sox fans, for Dodger and Giant fans, for Cubs and Cardinal fans, for every baseball fan, The New Baseball Bible serves as the perfect gift for fans of America’s pastime. For fans of baseball trivia, the third edition of The New Baseball Bible, first published as The Baseball Catalog in 1980 and now fully up to date, is sure to provide something for everyone, regardless of team allegiance. The book covers the following topics: beginnings of baseball, rules and records, umpires, how to play the game (i.e., strategy), equipment, ballparks, famous faces (i.e., Hank Aaron vs. Babe Ruth), managers, executives, trades, the media, big moments in history, the language of baseball, superstitions and traditions, spring training, today’s game, and much more. Veteran sportswriter Dan Schlossberg weaves in facts, figures, and famous quotes, discusses strategy, and provides stats and images—many of them never previously published elsewhere.
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Rules of the Heart - Janice Hadlow
A beautifully evocative historical novel about the perils of all-consuming love, inspired by a real-life 18th-century love affair. From the bestselling author of The Other Bennet Sister, Janice Hadlow.I could never understand a medium in love, I must love with my whole heart and soul, my whole existence, know no happiness or misery but from the object of my passion . . .England, 1794. Now in her thirties, Lady Henrietta Bessborough is no stranger to the affections of a younger man. For married women of the Ton, a young lover is encouraged, provided you know how to play the game: don’t embarrass your husband, maintain complete discretion at all times and, most importantly, never fall in love.So when Henrietta meets Lord Granville – brilliantly handsome, rich, twelve years younger than her – he appears the perfect candidate for an affair. Until she falls uncontrollably under his spell.As she’s plunged into an all-consuming passion, all the wisdom and sophistication Henrietta thought she had deserts her. And, with their relationship drawing the attention of wider society, each anxious but besotted step she takes leads her further into scandal and ruin . . .Praise for The Other Bennet Sister:''Immersive and engaging'' – The ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Mr Men Little Miss: The Rugby Match - Adam Hargreaves
It’s time for a very important rugby match!The Mr Men Little Miss rugby team are about to play the biggest match of their lives and Mr Strong has some good players up his sleeve: Mr Greedy, the one-man scrum, Mr Tickle with his outstanding tackles and the fastest player of them all, Mr Rush. But with Mr Forgetful forgetting which sport they are playing, Mr Jelly running away in fear when he sees the other team and Mr Bounce getting bounced out of the ground, it''s not looking very hopeful.Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people celebrate including birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, sporting events … and even a trip to the moon.These colourful adventures will delight children of two years and upwards. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience.
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Rules of the Heart - Janice Hadlow
A beautifully evocative historical novel about the perils of all-consuming love, inspired by a real-life 18th-century love affair. From the bestselling author of The Other Bennet Sister, Janice Hadlow.I could never understand a medium in love, I must love with my whole heart and soul, my whole existence, know no happiness or misery but from the object of my passion . . .England, 1794. Now in her thirties, Lady Henrietta Bessborough is no stranger to the affections of a younger man. For married women of the Ton, a young lover is encouraged, provided you know how to play the game: don’t embarrass your husband, maintain complete discretion at all times and, most importantly, never fall in love.So when Henrietta meets Lord Granville – brilliantly handsome, rich, twelve years younger than her – he appears the perfect candidate for an affair. Until she falls uncontrollably under his spell.As she’s plunged into an all-consuming passion, all the wisdom and sophistication Henrietta thought she had deserts her. And, with their relationship drawing the attention of wider society, each anxious but besotted step she takes leads her further into scandal and ruin . . .Praise for The Other Bennet Sister:''Immersive and engaging'' – The ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Pele: The Autobiography - Pelé
The man. The legend. The autobiography. Even people who don't know football know Pelé. The best of a generation of Brazilian players universally acknowledged as the most accomplished and attractive group of footballers ever to play the game, he won the World Cup three times and is Brazil's all-time record goalscorer. But how did this man -- a sportsman, a mere footballer, like many others -- become a global icon? Was it just by being the best at what he did, or do people respond to some other quality? In this book, the world's greatest footballer gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic grace and modesty, but covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador and cultural icon, PELE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is an essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.'An inspiring story... Pelé's innate dignity and modesty shine through this book' Sunday Telegraph 'Pelé has a mythical status in football and he adds to it in Pelé: The Autobiography'Sunday Times 'Pelé's rise to football superstardom is described with grace and modesty and explains why he was beloved ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Stone Age - Lesley-Ann Jonesová
From Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley-Ann JonesOn 12 July 1962, the Rollin' Stones performed their first-ever gig at London's Marquee jazz club. Down the line, a 'g' was added, a spark was lit and their destiny was sealed. No going back.These five white British kids set out to play the music of black America. They honed a style that bled bluesy undertones into dark insinuations of women, sex and drugs. Denounced as 'corruptors of youth' and 'messengers of the devil', they created some of the most thrilling music ever recorded. Now, their sound and attitude seem louder and more influential than ever. Elvis is dead and the Beatles are over, but Jagger and Richards bestride the world. The Stones may be gathering moss, but on they roll. Yet how did the ultimate anti-establishment misfits become the global brand we know today? Who were the casualties, and what are the forgotten legacies? Can the artist ever be truly divisible from the art? Lesley-Ann Jones's new history tracks this contradictory, disturbing, granitic and unstoppable band through hope, glory and exile, into the juggernaut years and beyond into rock's ongoing reckoning . . . where the Stones seem more at odds than ever ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Samuel Pepys
When Samuel Pepys (1633–1703) began writing in 1660 he was a young clerk living in London, struggling to pay his rent. Over the next nine years as he kept his journal, he rose to be a powerful naval administrator. He became eyewitness to some of the most significant events in seventeenth-century English history, among them, the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 (he was in the ship that brought back Charles II from exile), the plague that ravaged the capital in 1665, and the Great Fire of 1666, described with poetry and horror. Pepys''s diary gives vivid descriptions of spectacular events, but much of the richness of the diary lies in the details it provides about the minor dramas of daily life. While Pepys was keen to hear the King''s views, he was also ready to talk with a soldier, a housekeeper, or a child rag-picker. He records with searing frankness his tumultuous personal and professional life: the pleasures and frustrations of his marriage, together with his infidelities, his ambitions, and his power schemes. All of this was set down in shorthand, to protect it from prying eyes. The result is a lively, often astonishing, diary and an unrivalled account ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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