valdor birth of the imperium chris wraight

Explore the history of one of the most well known heroes of the Imperium in this awesome new novel from Chris Wraight.Constantin Valdor. It is a name that brings forth images of heroism, honour and peerless duty. For it is he who commands the will of the Legio Custodes that most esteemed and dedicated cadre of elite warriors. He is the Emperor s sword, His shield, His banner and he knows no equal. Clad in shining auramite, his fist clenched around the haft of his Guardian Spear, he is the bulwark against all enemies of the throne, within or without.Nearing the end of the wars of Unity, Valdor s courage and purpose is put to the test as never before. The petty warlords and tyrants of Old Earth have been all but vanquished, and the Emperor s armies are triumphant. What now for the nascent Imperium and what fate its forgotten soldiers, its Thunder Warriors and armies of Unity? A new force is rising, one which shall eclipse all others and open the way to the stars. But change on Terra is seldom bloodless and for progress to be ensured darker deeds are necessary.

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The 9th chilling and adrenaline-packed Robert Hunter thriller! #39;This is a chilling, compulsive portrait of a psychopath, and proves that Carter is now in the Jeffrey Deaver class #39; Daily Mail #39;Punchy and fast paced #39; Sunday Mirror #39;There #39;s a touch of the Patricia Cornwell about Chris Carter #39;s plotting #39; Mail on Sunday________________‘Thirty-seven years in the force, and if I was allowed to choose just one thing to erase from my mind, what’s inside that room would be it.’ That’s what a LAPD Lieutenant tells Detectives Hunter and Garcia of the Ultra Violent Crimes Unit as they arrive at one of the most shocking crime scenes they have ever attended. In a completely unexpected turn of events, the detectives find themselves joining forces with the FBI to track down a serial killer whose hunting ground sees no borders; a psychopath who loves what he does because to him murder is much more than just killing – it’s an art form. Welcome to The Gallery of the Dead.​________________Readers can #39;t get enough of The Gallery of the Dead . . .***** #39;Carter has perfected quick, funny, disturbing, and educating writing to perfection, it´s his first book I am reading and I am blown away. #39;***** #39;Perhaps one of the greatest psychological thriller writers I have ever discovered, Chris Carter has a masterful way of pulling the reader in during those crucial first chapters and then refuses to let go. #39;***** #39;I #39;ve just finished this book. I feel numb as if I #39;ve just stepped off the biggest roller coaster in the world! #39;***** #39;Easily 5 stars.. I would give it more if I could! I am such a big fan for the Robert Hunter series and this might be the most gruesome yet! #39;***** #39;This is the 9th book I have read from this series and I am still hungry for more off this author, great read. #39;

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â ˜What a wonderful book. Wolves through a prism of love, understanding and fascination.â ™ Derek Gow, author and ecologistWolves have been hunted to extinction in many countries, clung on in isolated populations near human communities and thrived in remote wilderness: theirs is a story of adaption and survival that is not yet finished.Once prevalent in Britain, the wolf has been much maligned and persecuted, but it has also been missed, and the â ˜return of the wolf â ™ in this compendium of tales mirrors the aspiration to reintroduce this ancient species to Britainâ ™s recovering wild places.The wolf has wended its way into our collective imagination through traditional narratives around the world. Known as shapeshifter, this animal has weaved itself into our folklore for centuries; from the compelling protagonist and agent of change to the wily trickster and persecutor, and today as a totem of hope for the rewilding movement.Storyteller and outdoorsman Chris Salisbury ensures the legacy of this beloved creature lives on in an unforgettable collection of wolfish tales to tell out loud.

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AN EPIC LOVE STORY, A SOARING THRILLER, AND A SWEEPING COMING-OF-AGE TALE: A READING EXPERIENCE UNLIKE ANY OTHER... A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK - and selected for Books of the Year by Amazon, Waterstones, Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, and a GoodReads Choice Award Finalist.* * * * * Hits like a sledgehammer. An absolutely must-read novel GILLIAN FLYNN A wonderful book RICHARD OSMAN Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering BONNIE GARMUS A brilliant work of art JODI PICOULT I ve never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time LUCY FOLEY Kept me frantically turning the pages KRISTIN HANNAH An epic sweep ... Ambitious, powerful and moving, this is a tour de force. GUARDIAN* * * * * Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of teenager Joseph Patch Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who will risk everything to find her best friend. But when she does: it will break her heart. Patch lies alone in a pitch-black room - until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she lights their world with her words. But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed. Left with only her voice and her name, he paints her from broken memories - and charts an epic search to find her. As years turn to decades, and hope becomes obsession, Saint will shadow his journey - on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them - and set free the only boy she ever loved. Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever...* * * * * It s as good as everyone says. I have absolutely no doubt it s the book of the year JENNIE GODFREY A book to lose yourself in - a huge achievement ALEX MICHAELIDES A luminous and heartbreaking book - a crime novel, yes, but vaster and more moving than anything I expected. OBSERVER The best thriller I ve ever read ... a multi-layered masterpiece with impeccable plotting. i NEWS The instant classic ... A poignant, powerful and unforgettable love story. HEAT Breathtaking. I was gripped from the first page RUTH JONES Amazing. Haunting. Unforgettable PATRICIA CORNWELL A future modern classic WOMAN HOME A truly epic crime novel and love story WILL DEAN A cinematic masterpiece WOMAN S WEEKLY Vast yet intimate, tense yet tender ERIN KELLY One of the most beautiful books I ve ever read. PLATINUM Beautiful, wise, heartbreaking and profound STUART TURTON Epic in every sense of the word ... Some of the best characters I ve ever passed my time with ABIGAIL DEAN A masterpiece, the sort of book that only comes along once in a decade ABIR MUKHERJEE Achingly beautiful ... A masterpiece ANDREA MARA A masterpiece that drew me in from the first page PRIMA Will capture the hearts of generations to come M. W. CRAVEN A heartbreaking work of genius IMRAN MAHMOOD Truly exceptional JOHN MARRS Vast, yearning, and luminous VASEEM KHAN A once-in-a-generation classic ... Might just be the best book I ve ever read ADAM SIMCOX A heartbreaking, life-affirming story of hope and loss CHARLOTTE PHILBY A mystery wrapped in a love story that will break and then mend your heart HOLLY SEDDON One of the best books that I ve ever read LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON* * * * *

Objev podobné jako All the Colours of the Dark - Chris Whitaker

Exam board: AQA; OCRLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Put your trust in the textbook series that has given thousands of A-level History students deeper knowledge and better grades for over 30 years.Updated to meet the demands of today s A-level specifications, this new generation of Access to History titles includes accurate exam guidance based on examiners reports, free online activity worksheets and contextual information that underpins students understanding of the period.- Develop strong historical knowledge: In-depth analysis of each topic is both authoritative and accessible- Build historical skills and understanding: Downloadable activity worksheets can be used independently by students or edited by teachers for classwork and homework- Learn, remember and connect important events and people: An introduction to the period, summary diagrams, timelines and links to additional online resources support lessons, revision and coursework- Achieve exam success: Practical advice matched to the requirements of your A-level specification incorporates the lessons learnt from previous exams- Engage with sources, interpretations and the latest historical research: Students will evaluate a rich collection of visual and written materials, plus key debates that examine the views of different historians

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PREORDER Chris Brookmyre s new novel The Cracked Mirror now, the most inventive and unique crime novel of the year. Chris Brookmyre is a genius, every new book of his is a cause for celebration --- RICHARD OSMAN Keeps you guessing until the very end - after an avalanche of revelations and twists --- THE TIMES, BOOK OF THE MONTHOne hen weekend, seven secrets... but only one worth killing forJen s hen party is going to be out of control...She s rented a luxury getaway on its own private island. The helicopter won t be back for seventy-two hours. They are alone. They think.As well as Jen, there s the pop diva and the estranged ex-bandmate, the tennis pro and the fashion guru, the embittered ex-sister-in-law and the mouthy future sister-in-law. It s a combustible cocktail, one that takes little time to ignite, and in the midst of the drunken chaos, one of them disappears. Then a message tells them that unless someone confesses her terrible secret to the others, their missing friend will be killed. Problem is, everybody has a secret. And nobody wants to tell.PRAISE FOR CHRIS BROOKMYRE Strikingly original and definitively Brookmyre - there s nothing he can t do Mick Herron I recommend The Cut SO HIGHLY! A fast-paced thriller, lovely characters, [and] it kept me guessing Marian Keyes A twisty spiralling rabbit hole of a book that draws you deeper with every chapter. Brilliantly original, compulsively readable, right to the final page Ruth Ware Dark, heartfelt, stylish and thrilling, the kind of wonderfully original tale I just adore. Chris Brookmyre is a storytelling mastermind Chris Whitaker This is a special novel. A brilliant, original, up-to-the-minute tale with all of the dark, edgy, humorous brilliance we ve come to expect from one of the finest crime fiction writers in the world Abir Mukherjee

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An enchanting treasury of magical tales handed down through the ages. Infectious and soul-stirring, these are stories crying out to be shared. - Ben Hoare, award winning wildlife journalist and nature nerdHave you heard the tale of Black Annis, the witch-demon that lurks beneath a Leicester housing estate? Do you know the legend of the Hunting of the Great Bear, or how the crow brought daylight? Why should you be careful to never insult the moon?Star stories and creature tales, good-old-fashioned ghost stories together with traditional narratives about how the night became kindle the fires of our imagination and deepen our acquaintance with the dark in this compendium of stories to tell out loud.Filtered through the wild imaginations and indigenous tongues of storytellers from all over the world, this collection is rewritten and re-presented here by a master storyteller from the UK, who has been spinning nocturnal narratives around the campfire for three decades. This is a delicious midnight feast of tales from the dark sideâ ™ to fascinate, terrify, enchant and inform about the night-time realm.

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Sam and Lizzie are freezing and hungry on the streets of Victorian London. When Sam asks a wealthy man for some coins, he is rudely turned away. Months of struggle suddenly find their focus, and Sam resolves to kill the man. Huddling in a graveyard for warmth, Sam and Lizzie are horrified to see the earth around one of the tombs begin to shift, shortly followed by the wraithlike figure of a ghostly man. He warns Sam about the future which awaits such a bitter heart, and so begins Samâ ™s journey led by terrifying spirits through the past, present and future, after which Sam must decide whether to take the man, Scroogeâ ™s, life or not.A perfectly layered, tense and supremely satisfying twist on one of Dickens most popular books, cleverly reinvented to entice a younger readership.

Objev podobné jako The Last of the Spirits - Chris Priestley

The original Mini was offered in hundreds of variants during its extraordinarily long, 40-year production run. First there were the standard Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor saloon, van, pick-up and estate versions. Then came a whole family of Mini-Coopers, the upmarket Wolseley and Riley models, the Moke and the Clubman. It went on from there until there were dozens of models and special editions around the globe, and individual countries applying their own modifications to the Mini. All of these are covered in The Complete Catalogue of the Mini, with photographs, descriptions, specifications, performance figures, and production dates and numbers. Whether you want to look up or identify a particular Mini or simply absorb the enormous range and variety of the Mini #39;s incarnations, this, never attempted before, is the book.

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Some secrets refuse to stay buried- When a long-lost Nazi facility is unearthed in the Polish mountains, Investigator John Hurn of The Agency of the Inexplicable is sent to uncover the truth. But buried deep in the Agency s paranormal archive lies the strange case of Dr. Madeline Drake-a mysterious figure who has appeared unpredictably over the past 60 years, leaving chaos in her wake. As whispers of strange energy, eerie deaths, and a forgotten experiment resurface, Hurn realizes that Drake may hold the key to solving this dangerous enigma. With time running out and shadowy forces closing in, Hurn must track down this errant time traveler before history rewrites itself-permanently. A gripping fusion of historical thriller, supernatural suspense, and espionage, The Agency of the Inexplicable will keep you questioning reality until the final page.

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Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of local teenager Joseph Patch Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who is broken by her best friend s disappearance.Soon, she will eat, sleep, breathe, only to find him. But when she does: it will break her heart. Patch lies in a pitch-black room - all alone - for days or maybe weeks.Until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she takes him from the darkness and paints their world with her words. In this hopeless place, they fall in love.But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed. To find her again, Patch charts an epic search across the country. And, to set him free, Saint will shadow his journey: on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them.Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever...

Objev podobné jako All the Colours of the Dark - Chris Whitaker

A missing persons mystery, a serial killer thriller, and an epic love story - with a unique twist on each...* * * * *Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of local teenager Joseph Patch Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who is broken by her best friend s disappearance. Soon, she will eat, sleep, breathe, only to find him.But when she does: it will break her heart.Patch lies in a pitch-black room - all alone - for days or maybe weeks.Until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she takes him from the darkness and paints their world with her words. In this hopeless place, they fall in love.But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed.To find her again, Patch charts an epic search across the country.And, to set him free, Saint will shadow his journey: on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them.Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever...

Objev podobné jako All the Colours of the Dark - Chris Whitaker

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. In Top of the Table Cat and Tiger are disappointed their football match may be cancelled, so Ant suggests they play a micro-sized, table-top game instead, to see who is the best player!Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.

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Hudební CD - Soundtrack k dokumentu Stanley Nelsona o Milesi Davisovi v roce 2020 Soundtrack k dokumentu Stanley Nelsona o Milesi Davisovi v roce 2020 Seznam stop CD Commentary: Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Heath / Milestones (1958) / Commentary: Greg Tate / Donna Lee (Charlie Parker with Miles Davis) (1947) / Commentary: Ashley Kahn, Symphony Sid Introduction / Moon Dreams (1949) / Commentary: George Wein / #039;Round Midnight (1957) / Commentary: Carlos Santana / It Never Entered My Mind (1959) / Commentary: Vincent Bessieres / Generique (1958) / Commentary: Jimmy Cobb / So What (1959) / Commentary: Gil Evans / New Rhumba (1957) / Commentary: Frances Taylor Davis / The Pan Piper (Alborada de Vigo) (1960) / Commentary: Jack Chambers / Someday My Prince Will Come (1961) / Commentary: Wayne Shorter / Footprints (1967) / Commentary: Carlos Santana, Quincy Troupe / Miles Runs The Voodoo Down (45RPM Single Edit) (1970) / Commentary: Marcus Miller / Tutu (1986) /...

Objev podobné jako Davis Miles: Music From and Inspired By Birth of the Cool - CD (0190759943526)

LP vinyl - Miles Davis byl americký jazzový trumpetista, skladatel a vedoucí několika jazzových uskupení. Miles Davis byl americký jazzový trumpetista, skladatel a vedoucí několika jazzových uskupení. Patří k nejvýraznějším osobnostem hudby 20. století. Ve čtyřicátých letech 20. století byl jedním ze zakladatelů cool jazzu, v padesátých letech pak hard bopu a na konci šedesátých let stál u kořenů jazz-rocku. Seznam stop LP1 Commentary. Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Heath / Milestones / Commentary. Greg Tate / Donna Lee (with Charlie Parker) / Commentary. Ashley Kahn, Symphony Sid Introduction / Moon Dreams / Commentary. George Wein / #039;Round Midnight / Commentary. Carlos Santana / It Never Entered My Mindt / Commentary. Vincent Bessieres / Générique Mono Version / Commentary. Jimmy Cobb / So WhatLP2 Commentary. Gil Evans / New Rhumba / Commentary. Frances Taylor Davis / The Pan Piper / Commentary. Jack Chambers / Someday My Prince Will Come / Commentary. Wayne...

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The definitive illustrated reference to the world’s greatest coins and a professional guide to building a spectacular collection, featuring more than 3000 images An in-depth introduction to the origins, anatomy and usage of coins looks at the birth of the world’s first currencies. Practical advice on evaluating grade and condition will enable the amateur to gauge the value of their latest acquisitions, and step-by-step techniques show how to restore and preserve coins of all ages. The country-by-country directory contains lively histories of modern-day territories and ancient regimes, plus engrossing stories of some of the most remarkable coins in existence. More than 3000 life-size images of wonderful coins illustrate this fascinating book, including the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium, the Vatican coins and many more.

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Of course, we are entirely dependent on plants for our foodand the air we breathe, but did you know that 5,000 mature English oak treeswere used in the construction of Admiral Nelsonâ ™s flagship HMS Victory, or thatsweet peas were involved in the birth of the science of genetics? King Cottonwas the driver of the slave trade, which was the first domino to fall in the AmericanRevolution, and cotton was also the catalyst for the Industrial Revolution. These,and many other extraordinary facts in FiftyPlants that Changed the Course of History, highlight the dynamic ways inwhich plants have influenced human history.This beautifully designed and illustrated volume provides anengaging guide to the fifty key plants that have had the most impact on humanhistory. Packed full of information, the book includes details about thehabitat and characteristics of each plant, fact boxes, full colour photographs andlovely botanical illustrations. Weaving together strands of economic, politicaland agricultural history, each entry is a fascinating look at the mostinfluential plants known to mankind.

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Beginning with the birth of the tattoo, John Miller explores this unique expression of personal, cultural and national identity, the tension between tattoo s status as a fashion item and its roots in subculture, and the relevance of magic -- a crucial part of tattooing s origins -- in contemporary society.

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The Universe Within is a thrilling journey from today all the way back to the Big Bang, which shows the deep connections between the human body and the universe, from Neil Shubin, author of Your Inner FishWhat links the birth of the moon to our body clocks? How did the creation of the Atlantic Ocean affect how we have children? What does the water inside us and on Earth have to do with the deepest stretches of space? Humanity s status in the cosmos can seem insignificant. Yet, as Neil Shubin shows, the one place where the universe, solar system and planet merge is inside your body. Exploring the smallest atomic structures and vastest reaches of space, Shubin uncovers a sublime truth: that in every one of us lies the most profound story of all - how we and our world came to be.Neil Shubin is a palaeontologist in the great tradition of his mentors, Ernst Mayr and Stephen Jay Gould. He has discovered fossils around the world that have changed the way we think about many of the key transitions in evolution and has pioneered a new synthesis of expeditionary palaeontology, developmental genetics and genomics. He trained at Columbia, Harvard and Berkeley and is currently a Professor in the Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at the University of Chicago. A new, fresh way of telling the story of life, the universe and everything ... hugely enjoyable Tim Radford, Guardian Shubin is not only a distinguished scientist, but a wonderfully lucid and elegant writer; he is an irrepressibly enthusiastic teacher ... a science writer of the first rank Oliver Sacks Glorious, uplifting ... It tracks the very atoms in our bodies back to the Big Bang, and shows how all the molecules that comprise us have roots in the formation of Earth ... What is special about the book is its sweep, its scope, its panorama Wall Street Journal

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Through the electric silence around the seance table, the rapping of an unknown hand spells out a horrible revelation. A posthumous journey through the spirit realm strips bare the mind of an avowed sceptic. A medium performing one last seance finds themselves in the cold clutches of a woeful spirit.In the mid-nineteenth century, public fascination with spiritualism surged, bringing forth a new literary craze for stories of ghost and demon summonings and communications with the dead via a medium. Reviving a thrilling host of these spectral narratives from the birth of the movement through to its last days of popularity in the twentieth century and featuring stories by authors from Arthur Conan Doyle to Agatha Christie, this new collection invites you to a seat around the table, at the fragile threshold between the mortal world and the chilling realms of the dead.

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Royal court intrigue at its finest.  ⠓ Historical Writers Association A stunning novel about the birth of the United Kingdom that demonstrates the scholarship of the author, as well as her imaginative power.  ⠓ Richard Holloway It is 1603. Life is a Babel of languages and glittering new wealth. George Heriot, jeweller to King James VI and I, moves with the Court from Edinburgh to London to take over the English throne. King James gives Shakespeare his first secure position, and to calm the perfidious religious tensions, he commissions his translation of the Bible. George becomes wealthier than the king as he creates a fashion for hat jewels and mingles with Drummond of Hawthornden, Ben Johnson, Inigo Jones and the mysterious ambassador Luca Von Modrich... However both king and courtier bow before the power invested in their wives.

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An Arsenal hero, invincible defender and now distinguished pundit, he is an icon of British football.His story. His words. The inspiring official and first memoir from the football legend and his parting reflections on life, leadership and love. As hard-hitting as his tackles Daily Mail Explosive Mail on Sunday [Full of] brilliant stories Gary Lineker Over three revolutionary decades, Martin Keown played football at the highest level. He witnessed the birth of the Premier League, the arrival of the millionaire player and was a key player in one of the best sides of all time ⠓ Wenger⠙s Arsenal. So why has he always felt like a man battling on the edgeIn this autobiography, Keown recounts how a son of working-class Irish parents, raised in a hostile England during the unrest of the 1970s, rose to be an automatic and enduring pick for club and country; the outsider who stayed the distance while so many insiders fell away.Over his career, Keown played alongside some of the world⠙s finest footballers ⠓ including Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, David Beckham ⠓ and under inspirational managers ⠓ Arsène Wenger, Kevin Keegan, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Howard Kendall. He was the backbone for many years of the invincible Arsenal team that went on to win the 2003/4 Premier League title without losing a match.Known as ⠜The Rash⠝ by friend and foe alike for the intensity of his man-marking, Keown always played as if he had more to prove. But his teammates knew he was fast, skilful, tough and loyal, a leader on and off the pitch. Fearless too, as you⠙ll discover ⠓ he doesn⠙t pull any punches here.On The Edge is the story of one of Arsenal⠙s all-time greats ⠓ a man whose commitment put him at the centre of the pitch, a place he dominated like almost no other footballer of his generation.

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After breaking a curse on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster... and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series! After tangling with a ghost at the Diamond Palace and temporarily trading in her poisons for sweet treats, Maomao returns to the Jade Palace only to find a grave problem staring her in the face! Mere weeks before the heavily pregnant Consort Gyokuyo is due to bear her child, Maomao deduces that all is not well with the coming birth of the new Imperial addition. But even with her skills, Maomao knows she isn t up to the momentous task of seeing her lady through this trial. Who to turn to, then? The quack, sweet though he may be, is out of the question. That only leaves... Maomao s Pa! But while his plucky daughter would gladly vouch for Luomen, will the Inner Court really be willing to put the future of the empire into the hands of a criminal once more?

Objev podobné jako The Apothecary Diaries 14 (Manga) - Nacu Hjúga, Nekokurage, Itsuki Nanao

The Gerry Mulligan Quartet, founded in Los Angeles in 1952, was widely acclaimed as the first small ensemble in jazz that did not include a chordal instrument such as a piano or guitar. Using original scores and detailed transcriptions of Mulligan s work, The Gerry Mulligan 1950s Quartets offers an intimate look at Mulligan s musical development from the initial quartet with Chet Baker to its successors with Bob Brookmeyer, Jon Eardley, and Art Farmer. The backdrop is an unparalleled account of his musical life from his teen- age years to adulthood, analyzing the ways in which his compositions and arrangements evolved through collaborations with Elliot Lawrence, Gene Krupa, and Claude Thornhill, culminating with Miles Davis s Birth of the Cool nonet. Featuring original interviews with many of Mulligan s associates, author Alyn Shipton presents a fresh take on Mulligan s harmonic creativity, in the process tracing the ups and downs of Mulligan s heroin addiction, imprisonment, sobriety, and eventual musical triumph.

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With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia WIlliams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome s most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He ll take you on a tour of Rome s most famous moments and most colourful characters â “ from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Romeâ ™s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williamsâ ™s trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young readerâ ™s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

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A gripping new crime novel set in 1940s Edinburgh at the birth of the NHS, IN PLACE OF FEAR is perfect for fans of Dear Mrs Bird and The Ninth Child. We follow newly appointed Medical Welfare Almoner Helen Crowther who, when a young woman mysteriously disappears, stumbles across something dark in the heart of Edinburgh #39;s medical community.

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The story of courageous people with strong family values who persisted, against all odds, in the years prior to the birth of the Irish nation.

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A collection of thirty positive birth stories brought together in a beautiful book to offer positivity and confidence to anyone about to give birth Glorious, uplifting and empowering Giovanna FletcherThe idea of giving birth can be daunting - if not outright terrifying. So many of the stories we hear about birth are negative or frightening, but in fact many women and birthing people feel positive and satisfied after their birth, however their births have unfolded. What s more, reading positive birth stories during pregnancy can help women to feel calm, confident and prepared, and so increase the chances that they ll have an experience they ll look back on positively.Collected here by doula and hypnobirthing coach Claire Fulton are thirty true stories from a diverse group of ordinary people, representing a wide array of experiences. There are hospital births and home births; inductions, caesareans and vaginal deliveries. Things don t always go quite to plan, and there are moments of surprise, frustration and unexpected comedy along the way, but all of the stories deliver comfort, reassurance and a happy ending.

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The dazzlingly brilliant Chris Riddell brings his magical illustration talents to J.K. Rowling s gloriously inventive The Tales of Beedle the Bard in a fully illustrated colour edition of this essential classic for Harry Potter fans. Translated from the runes by Hermione Granger, the volume includes The Tale of the Three Brothers , familiar to readers of Harry Potter from the crucial role it played in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Mischievous and witty, these five rollicking tales are a deeply satisfying read in the tradition of all great fables and fairytales. Kindnesses are rewarded and selfishness shown to be the ruin of many a wizard. Burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps are met along the way. Each of the tales is accompanied by a deliciously subversive and insightful commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore, all brought vividly to life with Riddell s trademark wit and elegance. Former Waterstones Children s Laureate Chris Riddell is the only illustrator to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, and is brought together here for the first time with one of the world s best loved storytellers in this new edition of J.K. Rowling s fairytale classic. Much loved by generations of witches and wizards since they first appeared in the fifteenth century, this beautifully illustrated edition is set to become a firm favourite at bedtime in non-magical households the world over. The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of Lumos, an international children s charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling. About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos) and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay based on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London s West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012 J.K. Rowling s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for services to children s literature, France s Légion d honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Chris Riddell is an award-winning illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He is currently the only artist to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, most recently for his illustrations in Neil Gaiman s The Sleeper and the Spindle. Chris Riddell was Waterstones Children s Laureate from 2015 to 2017 and has recently been announced as a BookTrust ambassador. He has illustrated the work of many celebrated children s authors, including five Neil Gaiman titles. He is the author of the bestselling Goth Girl and Ottoline series and co-creator of the much loved The Edge Chronicles.

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Chris Stringer s bestselling The Origin of our Species tackles the big questions in the ongoing debate about the beginnings of human life on earth. Do all humans originate from Africa? How did we spread across the globe? Are we separate from Neanderthals, or do some of us actually have their genes? When did humans become modern - are traits such as art, technology, language, ritual and belief unique to us? Has human evolution stopped, or are we still evolving? Chris Stringer has been involved in much of the crucial research into the origins of humanity, and here he draws on a wealth of evidence - from fossils and archaeology to Charles Darwin s theories and the mysteries of ancient DNA - to reveal the definitive story of where we came from, how we lived, how we got here and who we are. A new way of defining us and our place in history Sunday Times When it comes to human evolution Chris Stringer is as close to the horse s mouth as it gets ... The Origin of Our Species should be the one-stop source on the subject. Read it now BBC Focus Britain s foremost expert on human evolution ... you need a primer to make sense of the story so far. Here is that book Guardian Combines anecdote and speculation with crisp explanation of the latest science in the study of the first humans ... an engaging read New Scientist Chris Stringer is Britain s foremost expert on human origins and works in the Department of Palaeontology at the Natural History Museum. He also currently directs the Ancient Human Occupation of Britain project, aimed at reconstructing the first detailed history of how and when Britain was occupied by early humans. His previous books include African Exodus: The Origins of Modern Humanity, The Complete World of Human Evolution and most recently, Homo Britannicus, which was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book of the Year in 2007.

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Stunning... will long remain in the reader s mind - Kristin HannahTHE UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO AND SONGBIRDS - NOW AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK, EBOOK AUDIOBOOK. ______________________ AMONG THE ASHES, THEY FOUND HOPE .. . In a tiny, beautiful Greek village, deep in an ancient forest, live a family - Irini, Tasso and their daughter, sweet Chara.One day their world is rocked when a forest fire consumes the village, leaving houses burned and lives irreparably damaged. But while Tasso and Chara struggle to find the courage to bear what has happened, Irini is tormented by guilt for her part in the fate of the man who started the fire . .. A captivating, moving novel of survival, hope and redemption, as epic as it is intimate, and set against the tormented landscape of our changing world, THE BOOK OF FIRE is the blazing new book from the international bestselling author of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO and SONGBIRDS. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK OF FIRE Christy Lefteri is a magician when it comes to the written word, and although the story is about a devastating event, beauty pours forth from her prose, and this, and the storyline will stay with me for some time to come. 5* Reader Review This book made me feel every emotion.I love Christy Lefteri s writing. The Beekeeper of Aleppo is an amazing book but The Book of Fire is an outstanding read 5* Reader Review Christy Lefteri has crafted a story of such grief and pain, but also one of hope and love. 5* Reader Review Beautifully written, atmospheric, moving and entrancing, all at once 5* Reader Review The author s vivid descriptions of the forest, both before and after the fire, help the reader to get a real sense of the loss which these devastating fires bring about. A passionate and emotive story which drew me in from the very first page.Stunning! 5* Reader Review

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#39;Stunning... will long remain in the reader #39;s mind #39; - Kristin HannahTHE UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO AND SONGBIRDS - NOW AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK, EBOOK AUDIOBOOK.______________________ AMONG THE ASHES, ONE FAMILY FOUND HOPE . . . In a tiny, beautiful Greek village, deep in an ancient forest, live a family - Irini, Tasso and their daughter, sweet Chara. One day their world is rocked when a forest fire consumes the village, leaving houses burned and lives irreparably damaged. But while Tasso and Chara struggle to find the courage to bear what has happened, Irini is tormented by guilt for her part in the fate of the man who started the fire . . .A captivating, moving novel of survival, hope and redemption, as epic as it is intimate, and set against the tormented landscape of our changing world, THE BOOK OF FIRE is the blazing new book from the international bestselling author of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO and SONGBIRDS. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK OF FIRE #39;Christy Lefteri is a magician when it comes to the written word, and although the story is about a devastating event, beauty pours forth from her prose, and this, and the storyline will stay with me for some time to come. #39; 5* Reader Review #39;This book made me feel every emotion. I love Christy Lefteri #39;s writing. The Beekeeper of Aleppo is an amazing book but The Book of Fire is an outstanding read #39; 5* Reader Review #39;Christy Lefteri has crafted a story of such grief and pain, but also one of hope and love. #39; 5* Reader Review #39;Beautifully written, atmospheric, moving and entrancing, all at once #39; 5* Reader Review #39;The author #39;s vivid descriptions of the forest, both before and after the fire, help the reader to get a real sense of the loss which these devastating fires bring about. A passionate and emotive story which drew me in from the very first page. Stunning! #39; 5* Reader Review

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2025***A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information.The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton.History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.Why is it that we had kings and queens at all?Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies?Why did the worldâ ™s religions rise around the same time?Why is society dominated by men?The answers all come down to the same thing: information. The striving to share information, and â “ at the same time â “ the striving to undermine it, explains so much of today s world and connects so many seemingly unconnected things: the rise of religions, states, science, democracy, the west, militarism, racism, fascism, consumerism, big tech, polarisation, and AI.This history of information is closely connected to the history of visual communication â “ and as these two are largely the same â “ it makes sense to tell this story visually: a history of graphics told through graphics. The History of Information, through a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, clearly breaks down and explains each concept for children and adults alike.The History of Information includes:A beautiful look at the story of information; from the first languages and cave paintings, through to how we communicate and record information today.Content written and illustrated by world famous and multi-award winning author and illustrator, Chris Haughton.A global journey throughout history from the origination of language, how information has been passed on and recorded, and how this affected humanity.

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A Telegraph Book of the Year A remarkable, unprecedented account of the role of magic in cultures both ancient and modern -- from the first known horoscope to the power of tattoos. Fascinating, original, excellent Simon Sebag Montefiore______________________Three great strands of practice and belief run through human history: science, religion and magic. But magic - the idea that we have a connection with the universe - has developed a bad reputation.It has been with us for millennia - from the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish magic, to the shamanistic traditions of Eurasia, indigenous America and Africa, and even quantum physics today. Even today seventy-five per cent of the Western world holds some belief in magic, whether snapping wishbones, buying lottery tickets or giving names to inanimate objects.Drawing on his decades of research, with incredible breadth and authority, Professor Chris Gosden provides a timely history of human thought and the role it has played in shaping civilization, and how we might use magic to rethink our understanding of the world.______________________ This is an extraordinary work of learning, written with an exhilarating lightness of touch . . . It is essential reading. Francis Pryor, author of Britain BC, Britain AD and The Fens Without an unfascinating page Scotsman Chris Gosden shows how magic explores the connections between human beings and the universe in ways different from religion or science, yet deserving of respect Professor John Barton, author of A History of The Bible

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Young Samurai: The Way of the Sword is the second book in this blockbuster series by Chris BradfordOne year of training in samurai school and Jack Fletcher is in real trouble . . . Not only is he struggling to prepare for the Circle of Three, an ancient ritual that tests a samurai s courage, skill and spirit to the limit, he s caught in a running battle with fellow student Kazuki and his gang.But these are the least of Jack s problems. He knows his deadly rival - the ninja Dragon Eye - could strike at any moment. Jack possesses the very thing he will kill for. Can Jack master the Way of the Sword in time to survive a fight to the death? A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end - Eoin Colfer***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***

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To explore the impact of psychoanalytic ideas and contemporary visual artists upon each other, this volume examines the aesthetics of the sublime as an allegory for psychic birth.Through the lens of a radically intersubjective psychoanalytic theory, Civitarese reinvents the Freudian notion of sublimation. He theorises that the aesthetic of the sublime reflects the internal process of establishing a space of thought through the gradual differentiation of subject and object. Supported by numerous artworks by contemporary artists—from Serra to Kapoor, and Wei to Kiefer—the volume attends to questions such as, how does the psyche come into being? Why can beauty be considered necessary for life? How does what we experience as ‘simply’ beautiful differ from the aesthetic experience of what is called ‘sublime’? In this way, Civitarese forges a conceptual tool that enables readers to weave together psychoanalytic theory and aesthetics.Drawing on a deep understanding of both the latest psychoanalytic thinking and artistic practices, this book will appeal to all psychoanalysts and psychotherapists interested in art and questions of psychic development.

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A New York Times BestsellerNew York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup helps you find purpose in work and life by committing to a life-changing quest. The Happiness of Pursuit helps you find real life fulfilment by undertaking a quest that is big and ambitious, surpassing the limits of routine-filled lives. Chris has undertaken a successful quest of his own, having visited nearly every country in the world by age 35, but your own quest needn t involve travel at all. What s needed is commitment and progressive accomplishment, losing oneself in a task - whether it be a physical journey, an artistic enterprise or a philanthropic feat. Chris has surveyed thousands who ve undertaken such quests and identified: · How they went about it · The common mistakes · What happened when they hit the wall · How their lives changed when the quest was overThe Happiness of Pursuit offers inspirational and practical advice to help you bridge the gap between impossible dream and everyday reality . Discover how your own quest can give you the self knowledge to find and live a more fulfilling life.

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The Penguin History of Europe series ... is one of contemporary publishing s great projects New StatesmanTo an extraordinary extent we continue to live in the shadow of the classical world. At every level from languages to calendars to political systems, we are the descendants of a classical Europe , using frames of reference created by ancient Mediterranean cultures.As this consistently fresh and surprising new book makes clear, however, this was no less true for the inhabitants of those classical civilizations themselves, whose myths, history, and buildings were an elaborate engagement with an already old and revered past filled with great leaders and writers, emigrations and battles. Indeed, much of the reason we know so much about the classical past is the obsessive importance it held for so many generations of Greeks and Romans, who interpreted and reinterpreted their changing casts of heroes and villains. Figures such as Alexander the Great and Augustus Caesar loom large in our imaginations today, but they were themselves fascinated by what had preceded them.The Birth of Classical Europe is therefore both an authoritative history, and also a fascinating attempt to show how our own changing values and interests have shaped our feelings about an era which is by some measures very remote but by others startlingly close.

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Stunning... will long remain in the reader s mind - Kristin HannahThis morning, I met the man who started the fire. He did something terrible, but then, so have I.I left him. I left him and now he may be dead. Once upon a time there was a beautiful village that held a million stories of love and loss and peace and war, and it was swallowed up by a fire that blazed up to the sky.The fire ran all the way down to the sea where it met with its reflection. A family from two nations, England and Greece, live a simple life in a tiny Greek village: Irini, Tasso and their daughter, lovely, sweet Chara, whose name means joy. Their life goes up in flames in a single day when one man starts a fire out of greed and indifference.Many are killed, homes are destroyed, and the region s natural beauty wiped out. In the wake of the fire, Chara bears deep scars across her back and arms. Tasso is frozen in trauma, devastated that he wasn t there when his family most needed him.And Irini is crippled by guilt at her part in the fate of the man who started the fire. But this family has survived, and slowly green shoots of hope and renewal will grow from the smouldering ruins of devastation. Once again, Christy Lefteri has crafted a novel which is intimate and epic, sweeping and delicate.The Book of Fire explores not only the damage wrought by human folly, and the costs of survival in our changing world, but also - and ultimately - our powers of redemption and renewal.

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Young Samurai: The Way of the Warrior is the first book in this blockbuster series by Chris BradfordAugust 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan - his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack s only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so his training begins. But life at the samurai school is a constant fight for survival. Even with his friend Akiko by his side, Jack is singled out by bullies and treated as an outcast. With courage in his heart and his sword held high, can Jack prove himself and face his deadliest rival yet? A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end - Eoin Colfer***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***

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In the Summer of 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts took off for a bike ride within the vicinity of her Staffordshire home. Her body was discovered after a three-day manhunt, concealed from view in a thick privet having been brutally attacked. The community of Tamworth was rocked by the news of her death and an outcry for justice ensued. Within weeks of her murder, an impressionable and troubled soldier, based in the nearby barracks, 17-year-old Andrew Evans, walked into a police station and confessed to the killing. Relentlessly interviewed for hours on end without representation or an appropriate adult present, Andrew was swiftly charged with Judith s murder. Despite attempting to recount his statement and a legal defence at trial that defied the prosecution s arguments that Andrew Evans was guilty, a judge sentenced him to life behind bars. He was eventually acquitted in 1997 in what was, at the time, Britain s longest miscarriage of justice. While Andrew Evans fought for his freedom, another man drove up and down England undetected: Peter William Sutcliffe. Eventually proven capable of inflicting unimaginable horror at any given opportunity, an independent inquiry dubbed him likely responsible for more murders than the 13 he was convicted of and the seven others he attempted between 1975 and 1980. In _The Murder of Judith Roberts_, Chris Clark and Tanita Matthews examine evidence that concludes that Sutcliffe, whose violent criminal history dates back as far as 1969, was the real culprit responsible for Judith s murder. With never before-published dialogue from Andrew Evans police interviews showing the grave miscarriage of justice, the case file of the five-decade cold case is examined under a new light.

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A new edition of Beetle Bailey creator Mort Walker’s riotous and immensely influential handbook for drawing and reading cartoons—a book that’s both a parody of humorless how-to guides and a genuine (and genuinely instructive) ode to the art of making comics.In a cartoon, what do you call the sweat drops shooting off a character’s head? Those are “Plewds.” What about when you see a character wagging their tongue out of their mouth? Oh, that’s a “Protusilation.” How about the lines coming off a freshly baked pie? That’s “Waftarom.” This sort of playful comics nomenclature abounds in The Lexicon of Comicana, the revered 1980 cartooning handbook authored by Mort Walker, creator of the legendary daily comic strip Beetle Bailey.Both a send-up of lofty how-to-draw books and a sincere and hilarious love letter to the art of drawing cartoons, the Lexicon is a joyously exhaustive cheat sheet to key comics visuals that has been referenced and treasured by generations of cartoonists. This new edition includes an introduction by Chris Ware—who keeps a copy of the Lexicon next to his desk—and a meticulous appendix by Mort’s son Brian Walker, who delves deep into the visual language of comics.With the help of The Lexicon of Comicana, you’ll come away a better, wiser, richer, and funnier artist. Plus, you’ll learn what a “Morf” is—Mort’s favorite part.

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CONAN RETURNS, UNLEASHED, UNBRIDLED AND UNCENSORED! This third volume is sure to satisfy fans of the iconic hero and Robert E. Howard’s fantasy universe. Comprising the very best comic industry talent, including legend Roy Thomas and fan-favorite Roberto de la Torre, a myriad of writers and artists create a spectacular array of beautifully illustrated Black and White comic strips and pin-ups, as well as poems, short stories and essays.The Savage Sword of Conan returns from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! This third volume collects issues 7-9 of the stunning new Savage Sword of Conan magazine.SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #7:ROY THOMAS RETURNS TO CONAN!THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN begins its barbaric second year from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics!Featuring the return of legendary writer Roy Thomas with artist Roberto de la Torre for a ferocious Conan tale, a new Howardian character – BRECKENRIDGE ELKINS (from Zircher/Hernandez), a behind-the-scenes look at Conan s upcoming appearance in NetherRealm s Mortal Kombat 1, tantalizing covers from Alex Horley and Sean Joyce, an array of incredible art pin-ups, and more - Issue #7 kicks off the second year of SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN in stunning style.SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #8:Witness a death-defying duel from the legendary Liam Sharp, a cave-crawling adventure from Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham, a mysterious BÊLIT story from writer Joseph Pruett and artist Goran Parlov, and a dreamlike journey from Fred Kennedy and Marco Rudy.Once again feel the excitement of a new Howardian character – CORMAC FITZGEOFFREY (from Davisson/Fafner).SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #9:Featuring writer/artist Patch Zircher slashing into the Hyborian Age with a tale of high adventure starring Conan and Valeria, a high-stakes assassination story starring KULL from writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Sean Chen, instant classic covers from Alex Horley and the late Neal Adams, a short prose story from John C. Hocking, incredible art pin-ups, and more.

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The Penguin History of Europe series ... is one of contemporary publishing s great projects New StatesmanThe world known as the Dark Ages , often seen as a time of barbarism, was in fact the crucible in which modern Europe would be created.Chris Wickham s acclaimed history shows how this period, encompassing peoples such as Goths, Franks, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, was central to the development of our history and culture. From the collapse of the Roman Empire to the establishment of new European states, and from Ireland to Constantinople, the Baltic to the Mediterranean, this landmark work makes sense of a time of invasion and turbulence, but also of continuity, creativity and achievement.

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206 bones. One heart. Two eyes. Ten fingers. You may think you know what makes up a human. But it turns out our bodies are full of surprises.What makes tears of joy different from tears of sadness?Why is a gut feeling so much smarter than you think?And why is 90% of you not even human?This book turns your knowledge of the human body on its head. The effervescent van Tulleken twins bring their knowledge and charm to the page to reveal just how well our bodies keep secrets from the things that want to exploit it: bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, larger predators and, crucially, other people. They reveal the remarkable stories behind the science we are not meant to know, on matters of life and death.Leading us through these revelations are tales of everyday miracles â “ the human stories that bind every one of us together through the universal stages of life. Chris and Xand van Tulleken reveal the incredible abilities every human shares, leading us to discover the secrets that make every ordinary human body â ¦ extraordinary.

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The epic conclusion to Chris Colfer s No.1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories! In the highly anticipated finale, Conner and Alex must brave the impossible. All of the Land of Stories fairy tale characters - heroes and villains - are no longer confined within their world! With mayhem brewing in the Big Apple, Conner and Alex will have to win their biggest battle yet. Can the twins restore order between the human and fairy-tale world? Breathtaking action mixed with laugh-out-loud moments and lots of heart will make this a gripping conclusion for fans old and new.

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A new and improved edition of Knead to Know to help kickstart your microbakery dreams.This unique guide updated, expanded and completely revised. In 2011, the food and farming charity Sustain published Knead to Know – the Real Bread Campaign’s groundbreaking book for budding bakery businesses before Grub Street took over publishing it worldwide.Much has changed in the years since. Bakers in the campaign’s network have racked up a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, and so Real Bread Campaign coordinator Chris Young has completely re-written the book to produce this revised and expanded edition, Knead to Know…More. In his foreword, Bread Matters, Real Bread Campaign and Scotland the Bread co-founder, Andrew Whitley, writes: “This is a remarkable book. Not only because knowhow springs from every page and transforms into practical wisdom before our eyes, but because it has been fermented by the desire to do good.” At around double the length of the original book, the new edition is even more packed with information and advice for start-up bakery entrepreneurs on business planning, equipment, surplus reduction, marketing and more. It goes on to help guide bakers expanding their businesses, including moving to larger premises, taking on staff members and wellbeing. Sandwiched between these wholesome slices are tasty titbits from genuine artisan Real Bread bakeries of all types and sizes.While mainly aimed at microbakers in the UK, the new edition includes advice specifically for readers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the USA, where the original edition was also devoured.

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A guide to energetically prepare you for healthy conception and birth• Explains the energetic principles of cellular Taoism in the process of conception• Presents step-by-step instructions for practices that can aid in successful conception and healthy pregnancy, including Smiling Deer Practice, which allows you to incorporate optimum chi to reduce the likelihood of birth defects and other problems• Explores Taoist principles on birth and the formative first moments of life, including when to cut the umbilical cordPresenting a Taoist approach to healthy conception, pregnancy, birth, and early parenting, Taoist Master Mantak Chia and professional doula Marina Dadasheva-Drown explore the Universal Healing Tao practices behind the creation of healthy, happy children.Explaining Taoist energetic principles, the authors discuss how the first cells of the fetus, the primordial stem cells, are designed to receive a soul. They look at the role of sound vibration, including the mother’s heartbeat, in the process of conception and soul implantation as well as the mechanics of primal energy generation from the fusion of sperm and egg. They offer step-by-step instructions for a wealth of practices that can aid in successful conception and healthy pregnancy, including the energetic channels of the Microcosmic Orbit and the conception alchemy they make possible as well as how this can be enhanced by Healing Love practices. And they examine the power of positive thinking in conception, pregnancy, and birth and how to prepare for birth with jade egg practices.Revealing the power of preparation and energetic intention in the alchemical process of conception, this book shows how to cultivate a strong and vital body and spirit prior to parenthood to ensure a successful pregnancy and healthy baby.

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A beautiful new cover look for the paperback edition of Chris Riddell s Costa Award-winning Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse. Illustrated in black and white throughout, full of adventure and dark humour, it is perfect for children aged 8 to 11!Ada Goth is the only child of Lord Goth. The two live together in the enormous Ghastly-Gorm Hall. Lord Goth believes that children should be heard and not seen, so Ada has to wear large clumpy boots so that he can always hear her coming. This makes it hard for her to make friends and, if she s honest, she s rather lonely.Then one day William and Emily Cabbage come to stay at the house and, together with a ghostly mouse called Ishmael, the three children begin to unravel a dastardly plot that Maltravers, the mysterious indoor gamekeeper, is hatching. Ada and her friends must work together to foil Maltravers before it s too late!Continue this deliciously dark series with Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death and Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright.

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For this fully revised sixth edition of this perennial bestseller, birthing expert and practicing midwife Melissa Cheyney, PhD, joins Penny for a better-than-ever, completely up-to-date new book.Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, more than a million people—from spouses, partners, relatives, and friends to doulas, nurses, midwives, and childbirth educators—have relied on Penny Simkin’s clear, concise, authoritative, and warm-hearted guidance as they care for the new mother from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Including extensive updates on medical knowledge and practices, on changes in hospital and home-birth protocols, and on the role of parents’ cultural backgrounds in shaping an ideal and satisfying birth plan, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth and is the essential manual to have at hand during the event. Find thorough information on:Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begunNormal labor and how to help the mother every step of the wayEpidurals and other medications for laborPitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up laborNon-drug techniques for easing labor painCesarean birth and complications that may require itBreastfeeding and newborn careand much moreFor the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

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