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From an award-winning historian of race, science and empire, a path-breaking and poignant history of extinction as a scientific idea, an imperial legacy and a political choiceAnyone alive today is among a tiny fraction of the once living: over 90% of species that ever existed are now extinct. How did we come to think of ourselves as survivors in a world where species can vanish forever, or as capable of pushing our planet to the verge of a sixth mass extinction?Extinction, Sadiah Qureshi shows us, is a surprisingly modern concept – and a phenomenon that’s not as natural as we might think. In Europe until the late eighteenth century, species were considered perfect and unchanging creations of God. Then in the age of revolutions, scientists gathered enough fossil evidence to determine that mammoth bones, for example, were not just large elephants but a lost species that once roamed the Earth alongside ancient humans. Extinction went from being regarded as theologically dangerous to pervasive, and even inevitable.Yet Vanished shows us that extinction is more than a scientific idea; it’s a political choice that has led to devasting consequences. Europeans and Americans quickly used the notion that extinction was a natural process to justify persecution and genocide, predicting that nations from Newfoundland’s Beothuk to Aboriginal Australians were doomed to die out from imperial expansion.Exploring the tangled and unnatural histories of extinction and empire, Vanished weaves together pioneering original research and breath-taking storytelling to show us extinction is both an evolutionary process and a human act: one which illuminates our past, and may alter our future.

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British documentary filmmaker Asad Qureshi works in the world s most dangerous places. When he set off to film secret interviews with Taliban commanders, the award-winning filmmaker found himself on the wrong end of the camera lens, with a gun at his temple and a price of 10 million US dollars on his head. Asad would spend 165 days in captivity before his family was able to pay his ransom and secure his release. The negotiations and eventual release were coordinated by Al Qaeda intermediaries. Throughout his time as a hostage, Qureshi was tortured and humiliated, as were his fellow prisoners, several of whom would not return. This is a true, first-person account of Taliban captivity in Waziristan, the dangerous border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Above all, it provides a stark reminder of the privilege of freedom.

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The remarkable debut novel from critically acclaimed writer Huma Qureshi: an engrossing story of art and sisterhood, family, marriage and betrayal Poignant and impressionistic . . . highly readable and relatable Guardian A gem of a novel i A beautifully written debut RedHana has a perfect job, a perfect home, a perfect marriage. It is her younger sister Mira who is a mess. But Hana wants children and her husband is hesitating, and perhaps her control is slipping.Mira dreams of a creative life but she s stuck working at a local café. She hates her flatmate and Hana s dismissal of her writing but she can t find the right inspiration.One night, a fight between Hana and her husband sparks something in Mira: the words ring in her head and she starts typing. But what can you borrow from your sister? And what can be forgiven? Warm and moving . . . Playing Games thoughtfully and elegantly considers what it means to be a sister, a mother and a writer Chloë Ashby, author of Wet Paint A riveting and evocative tale of two sisters navigating love, loss and desires Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign Country Reading Qureshi s crystal prose is a rare pleasure. I found Playing Games unputdownable Molly Aitken, author of The Island Child

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The remarkable debut novel from critically acclaimed writer Huma Qureshi: an engrossing story of art and sisterhood, family, marriage and betrayal Poignant and impressionistic . . . highly readable and relatable Guardian A gem of a novel i A beautifully written debut RedHana has a perfect job, a perfect home, a perfect marriage. It is her younger sister Mira who is a mess. But Hana wants children and her husband is hesitating, and perhaps her control is slipping.Mira dreams of a creative life but she s stuck working at a local café. She hates her flatmate and Hana s dismissal of her writing but she can t find the right inspiration.One night, a fight between Hana and her husband sparks something in Mira: the words ring in her head and she starts typing. But what can you borrow from your sister? And what can be forgiven? Warm and moving . . . Playing Games thoughtfully and elegantly considers what it means to be a sister, a mother and a writer Chloë Ashby, author of Wet Paint A riveting and evocative tale of two sisters navigating love, loss and desires Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign Country Reading Qureshi s crystal prose is a rare pleasure. I found Playing Games unputdownable Molly Aitken, author of The Island Child

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Having shared his journey of faith in the New York Times bestselling Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi now examines Islam and Christianity in detail, exploring areas of crucial conflict and unpacking the relevant evidence.In this anticipated follow-up book, Nabeel reveals what he discovered in the decade following his conversion, providing a thorough and careful comparison of the evidence for Islam and Christianity--evidence that wrenched his heart and transformed his life.In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi recounted his dramatic journey, describing his departure from Islam and his decision to follow Christ. In the years that followed, he realized that the world’s two largest religions are far more different than they initially appeared.No God but One: Allah or Jesus? addresses the most important questions at the interface of Islam and Christianity: How do the two religions differ? Are the differences significant? Can we be confident that either Christianity or Islam is true? And most important, is it worth sacrificing everything for the truth?Nabeel shares stories from his life and ministry, casts new light on current events, and explores pivotal incidents in the histories of both religions, providing a resource that is gripping and thought-provoking, respectful and challenging.Both Islam and Christianity teach that there is No God but One, but who deserves to be worshiped, Allah or Jesus?

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A joyful romantic comedy retelling of Jane Austen⠙s Emma!⠜This book is perfect. IF I LOVED YOU LESS is a deeply romantic, laugh-out-loud love story with sizzling tension and beautiful descriptions that made me wish I was in Long Island in the winter. The world Qureshi has written is a comforting, magical little bubble full of characters with such depth and love for each other, and I want to burrow into the pages like a bookmark and never leave. A thousand stars. ⠓ Sarah Hogle, author of YOU DESERVE EACH OTHERI know what you⠙re thinking: poor little rich girl, she has everything, what else could she possibly need? Well, I⠙m looking for the great love of my life, thank you very much.For Long Island native Humaira Mirza, it⠙s always been about love ⠓ and she has the matchmaking track record to prove it. Having successfully found ⠘the one⠙ for both her aunt and her sister, the twenty-three-year-old is ready to claim a bit of romance for herself.The perfect candidate? The gorgeous Rizwan Ali. But as Humaira employs her unique skills to obtain the perfect match with Rizwan, she⠙s forced to endure the disapproval of family friend Fawad Sheikh who she⠙s known forever. Fawad and Humaira have long traded barbs but as her romantic meddling leads to unintentional misadventures, she realises something shocking ⠓ is she starting to care what Fawad thinks?Readers are loving If I Loved You Less I felt all the feelings. I learned things. I loved the characters. This was an excellent retelling of Emma ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE MUSLIM ROMANCE I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is a love letter to love⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book had me tearing up⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ oh she really ate w this one, the easiest five stars i ve ever given.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really think the setting and culture worked fabulously. Everything just seemed seamless. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Brilliantly entertaining and original C.L. Taylor A standout book Rosie WalshFrom the Sunday Times-bestselling author Rowan Coleman, comes a special new series featuring the Brontë sisters, written under the name Bella EllisYorkshire, 1845, and dark rumours are spreading across the moors. Everything indicates that Mrs Elizabeth Chester of Chester Grange has been brutally murdered in her home - but nobody can find her body.As the dark murmurs reach Emily, Anne and Charlotte Brontë, the sisters are horrified, yet intrigued. Before they know it, the siblings become embroiled in the quest to find the vanished bride, sparking their imaginations but placing their lives at great peril . . .Loved The Vanished Bride? Pre-order The Diabolical Bones, the next book in the Brontë Mysteries series now!Praise for The Vanished Bride: Evocative and utterly enchanting Sarah Hilary A gripping, twisty mystery Angela Clarke A splendid adventure Guardian A treat from start to finish Jane Casey Happily, more Brontë mysteries are to be expected TLS

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Vanished Wales: Places Lost in Living Memory is the book to accompany one of ITV Walesâ ™ most popular shows. It explores the fascinating stories of lost landmarks: places in Wales that have disappeared from towns, cities and villages within living memory. As in the series, the book shines a spotlight on this missing heritage, featuring stories from local people who still have a deep personal connection with the remarkable sights that were once on their doorstep.Lost communities, hives of industry, popular public buildings, cultural and sporting venues, wartime placements, Victorian superstructures and even entire villages: these are once prominent places that have been wiped off the map. Including before and after images from the show, Vanished Wales sings their epitaph.

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An utterly gripping and twisty psychological thriller for fans of Claire McGowan, K.L. Slater and Andrea Mara⠘I could not put it down until I finished the last page!!!⠙ Netgalley reviewer⠘A fantastic thriller which will have you racing to the very end⠙ Netgalley reviewerFrances Brookman has just received the phone call every mother dreads. Her daughter Naomi has been in a life-threatening accident.As she races to the hospital, Frances catches sight of a child in another car ⠓ a girl screaming for help.It s a split-second thing and looks can be deceptive.Should she follow the car and risk a delay getting to her daughter? Or do nothing and live with the knowledge that she didn⠙t help a child in need?What everyone⠙s saying about The Girl Who Vanished!⠘I thought I knew what the outcome was going to be I couldn⠙t have been more wrong. This is an exceptional thriller⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Original storyline, lots of intrigue, twists, and turns (I could not guess the ending). I devoured this.⠘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Twisty and unpredictable this book was gripping and let me on the edge of my seat. I couldn t put it down.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A gripping, unputdownable read that I devoured in a single afternoon⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Totally gripping suspense with lots of twists and turns truly enjoyed totally recommend⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘So many unexpected and explosive twists and stunning cliff hangers kept me glued to these pages. I sped through it unable to put it down⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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And as the hunt for the widow s lodger hits dead end after dead end, it seems that the prime suspect has vanished without a trace. To find answers, Jack must decide how far is he willing to go - and what he is willing to risk - in his search for justice.

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A sweeping love story set against the Jacobite revolution. Told in dual timelines, The Vanished Days is a captivating story of intrigue, adventure, endurance, romance - and the bold courage to hope when it seems all hope is lost. #39;An engrossing and deeply romantic novel #39; RACHEL HORE ‘Fascinating and immersive’ DIANA GABALDON ‘An absolute tour de force of historical storytelling, tender and dramatic, gripping and authentic’ JANE JOHNSON ‘A beautiful and nuanced deep dive into Scottish history’ LAUREN WILLIG ‘Perfect for fans of Outlander’ WOMAN HOME ‘Absolutely fantastic . . . Immersive, fabulous, terrific!’ HANK PHILLIPPI RYANHe is tasked with the most dangerous of missions. She is only there from duty. But in the face of treachery and injustice, might they need each other more than they could know…? 1613: Scotland and England, unified under one crown, are reeling from the sudden death of King James’ popular eldest son, Henry, as rumours swirl that the prince was poisoned. Andrew Logan, one of the King’s Messengers, is sent north with secret orders to find and arrest the man the king suspects. Phoebe Westaway cannot abide Andrew Logan. But when her ageing father is tasked with helping Logan, Phoebe finds herself with no choice but to join them in their quest to capture Sir David Moray, once Prince Henry’s trusted courtier, and carry him to London to stand trial for the prince’s murder. It’s a journey rife with complications. Sir David has no intention of allowing himself to be delivered to London, and as he draws them deeper into the dark web of court alliances and rivalries, Phoebe realises she might have more need of Logan than she believes.A story of justice, honour, truth and love – and survival against impossible odds…

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Illustrated with 200 photographs, this book depicts the rich scenery and history of the old Western Dunbartonshire railway, which stretched from Clydebank with its shipyards and other heavy industries to the north end of Loch Lomond, now part of Scotlandâ ™s first National Park. The railways which served this area reflected its landscape; some, such as the West Highland Railway, are still in use, although parts have been lost and the nature of traffic today has changed substantially. Other routes have disappeared completely â “ thus todayâ ™s commuters on the busy electric train service from Helensburgh to Glasgow are frequently unaware that an alternative route existed for much of its length. An extensive network of industrial railways, often running along cobbled roads, has vanished. A railway which meandered eastwards from Balloch to Stirling across the flat farmlands to the Forth Valley was closed to passengers in the 1930s, and a short but busy branch from the West Highland Railway, built during the Second World War to service the military port at Faslane on the Gareloch, has also been taken over by the overgrowth. Other parts, now disappeared, had been built to bring the workers of the Glasgow area down to the fresh air of the coast or the lochs for a trip on the paddle steamers. This book will be a treat for anyone who remembers the golden age of trainspotting, and for anyone keen to capture the essence of those bygone days.

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