views from the bike shed mark charlton
Views from the Bike Shed - Mark Charlton
For Mark Charlton, blogging is â ˜a road of chance and discoveryâ ™, one which has shaped the person heâ ™s become; a journey that is â ˜happenstance on acid.â ™ In Views from the Bike Shed he not only shares a selection of engaging, articulate and deeply-felt posts from the eponymous blog, but also charts his praxis as a writer. Advocating for blogging as a process and form that deserves serious attention, Charlton shows how it changes our writing and opens up unexpected opportunities along the way. Interspersed between blog posts on life and landscape, objects and artistic process there are also â ˜Interludesâ ™. And together these interludes not only give insight into how to blog, but dive into the depths of why blogging is such a rich resource in our writerly and human toolbox. Exploring how writing from our experience can become an inclusive and authentic means of connecting with readers, allowing them to make their own discoveries, Views from the Bike Shed is at once eminently practical as well as giving a vital meditation on the ways writers can push their own boundaries through this medium.Mark Charltonâ ™s Views from the Bike Shed blog has been an addiction of mine for years. Mark s views are wise, finely expressed, broad-ranging, acutely observed and scintillatingly intelligent. A published collection is cause for widespread rejoicing. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did the originals.â ” Jim Perrin
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Takahashi from the Bike Shop, Vol. 1 - Rochelle Gancio, Giuseppe di Martino, ARARE MATSUMUSHI
A pure, slice-of-life josei manga series between an overworked salary woman and the cute delinquent working at the local bike shop.
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The God of that Summer - Ralf Rothmann
This book s power lies in its depiction of civilians trying to lead ordinary lives during the horror of war . . . It is shattering stuff, but Rothmann is tender towards his characters and this book is as memorable as his last. - The Times, Historical Fiction Book of the Month As the Second World War enters its final stages, millions in Germany are forced from their homes by bombing, compelled to seek shelter in the countryside where there are barely the resources to feed them.Twelve-year-old Luisa, her mother, and her older sister Billie have escaped the devastation of the city for the relative safety of a dairy farm. But even here the power struggles of the war play out: the family depend on the goodwill of Luisa s brother-in-law, an SS officer, who in expectation of payment turns his attention away from his wife and towards Billie. Luisa immerses herself in books, but even she notices the Allied bombers flying east above them, the gauntness of the prisoners at the camp nearby, the disappearance of fresh-faced boys from the milk shed - hastily shipped off to a war that s already lost.Living on the farm teaches Luisa about life and death, but it s man s capacity for violence that provides the ultimate lesson, that robs her of her innocent ignorance. When, at a birthday celebration, her worst fears are realized, Luisa collapses under the weight of the inexplicable.Ralf Rothmann s previous novel, To Die in Spring, described the horror of war and the damage done on the battlefield. The God of that Summer tells the devastating story of civilians caught up in the chaos of defeat, of events that might lead a twelve-year-old child to justifiably say: I have experienced everything.
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Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley - Sophie Ibbotson
This new, thoroughly revised third edition of Bradt s Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley remains the only standalone English-language guide available to this stunning region of mountain wilderness and lush valleys. Although Ladakh is becoming an ever more popular destination, Zanskar, the Kashmir Valley and Jammu are still off the beaten path, attracting only the more adventurous foreign tourist, so their treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders awaits your discovery. Ladakh, Zanskar and the Kashmir Valley have long astounded intrepid visitors with their epic Himalayan beauty. Thousands of years of history sit side by side with vibrant modern communities; spectacular natural landscapes ripe for exploration are dotted with all manner of architectural curiosities. This guidebook is the ideal companion to these contrasting and spellbinding regions, where mountains, pilgrimage destinations, cultural sites and exciting wildlife - notably the chance of seeing the formerly near-mythical snow leopard - vie for your attention. Here you can gasp at the views from the roof of the world at the breathless Khardung La mountain pass, stroll through Eden-like Shalimar Gardens (where the early-morning mist rises eerily off the lawns and channels), trek remote mountain trails through Ladakh and Zanskar (with this edition featuring several new suggested routes), admire the monkeys that have colonised the 19th-century palace of Mubarak Mandi, take a shikara ride across the lotus-strewn lakes of Srinagar, marvel at the Buddhas of Kargil (cut from rock in the 7th and 8th centuries), relax on a houseboat at Srinagar or join the Buddhist monks at Thiksey Monastery for early-morning prayers by candlelight. And if that is not enough, you can white-water raft on the Indus, travel by jeep along nerve-wracking mountain roads, follow millions of Hindu faithful to the Amarnath Cave and enjoy superb powder skiing in amid true wilderness. Whatever your interests, and wherever they lead you in this fascinating and rewarding region, let Bradt s Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley illuminate your way.
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The God of that Summer - Ralf Rothmann
‘This book s power lies in its depiction of civilians trying to lead ordinary lives during the horror of war . . . It is shattering stuff, but Rothmann is tender towards his characters and this book is as memorable as his last.’ The Times, ‘Historical Fiction Book of the Month’As the Second World War enters its final stages, millions in Germany are forced from their homes by bombing, compelled to seek shelter in the countryside where there are barely the resources to feed them.Twelve-year-old Luisa, her mother, and her older sister Billie have escaped the devastation of the city for the relative safety of a dairy farm. But even here the power struggles of the war play out: the family depend on the goodwill of Luisa’s brother-in-law, an SS officer, who in expectation of payment turns his attention away from his wife and towards Billie. Luisa immerses herself in books, but even she notices the Allied bombers flying east above them, the gauntness of the prisoners at the camp nearby, the disappearance of fresh-faced boys from the milk shed – hastily shipped off to a war that’s already lost.Living on the farm teaches Luisa about life and death, but it’s man’s capacity for violence that provides the ultimate lesson, that robs her of her innocent ignorance. When, at a birthday celebration, her worst fears are realized, Luisa collapses under the weight of the inexplicable.Ralf Rothmann’s previous novel, To Die in Spring, described the horror of war and the damage done on the battlefield. The God of that Summer tells the devastating story of civilians caught up in the chaos of defeat, of events that might lead a twelve-year-old child to justifiably say: ‘I have experienced everything.’
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The Boy on the Shed:A remarkable sporting memoir with a foreword by Alan Shearer - Paul Ferris
*Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year**Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award**The Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year* *The Times Sports Book of the Year* *Telegraph Football Book of the Year*Readers love The Boy on the Shed A journey full of emotion . . . Spectacular ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honest, insightful and shows how football really has to sort itself out ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Paul Ferris writes from the heart, a wonderful book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ferris s wonderful memoir represents a twin triumph. He has endured every kind of setback in life but has invariably reinvented himself; and his writing is a pure pleasure. The Sunday Times Enough depth and humanity to make your average football autobiography look like a Ladybird book. Telegraph A masterpiece Brian McNally Football memoirs rarely produce great literature but Ferris s The Boy on the Shed is a glistening exception. Guardian Fascinating and stylishly told. David Walsh, bestselling author of Seven Deadly Sins __________The Boy on the Shed is a story of love and fate. At 16, Paul Ferris becomes Newcastle United s youngest-ever first-teamer. Like many a tricky winger from Northern Ireland, he is hailed as the new George Best .As a player and later a physio and member of the Magpies managerial team, Paul s career acquaints him not only with Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish and Bobby Robson, Ruud Gullit, Paul Gascoigne and Alan Shearer but also with injury, insecurity and disappointment.Talented and carefree on the pitch, shy and anxious off it, he earns a tilt at stardom. His first spell at Newcastle turns sour, as does his return as a physio, although obtaining a Masters degree shows him what he could achieve away from football.Written with brutal candour, dark humour and consummate style, The Boy on the Shed is a riveting and moving account of a life less ordinary.__________
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The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy - Keeling Dan, Mark Andrew
Choosing wine in a restaurant or shop can seem an unfathomable business. But, according to Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew, the duo behind London s Noble Rot, it needn t be that way. In Wine from Another Galaxy they ll help you to understand how it is made, where to buy it, what to look for when you drink it, and how to talk about it. And once you ve mastered the basics, they ll take you on a journey through the best of European wine culture, meeting the people and places behind their favourite bottles. Indeed, Dan and Mark have spent years visiting growers that you probably haven t heard of, from the original thinkers of the natural wine movement to the iconic estates of Burgundy and Bordeaux. This is the alternative, accessible, no-holds-barred guide to wine, where the usual cliches and rules don t apply.
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From the World of Percy Jackson: The Court of the Dead (The Nico Di Angelo Adventures) - Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANSFrom #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico s half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter.Hazel needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about in The Sun and the Star, where the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they donâ ™t have to be evil.Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site, assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes.Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that theyâ ™re all connected to it . . .Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess â “ out now!
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From the World of Percy Jackson: The Court of the Dead (The Nico Di Angelo Adventures) - Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANSFrom #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico s half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter.Hazel needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about in The Sun and the Star, where the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they donâ ™t have to be evil.Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site, assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes.Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that theyâ ™re all connected to it . . .Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess â “ out now!
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From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star (The Nico Di Angelo Adventures) - Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro
From New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.ONE PROPHECY. TWO DEMIGODS. A HEROIC QUEST.Nico di Angelo is pretty familiar with the realms of death, being the son of Hades and all. So when a desperate voice starts plaguing his dreams, Nico is convinced it s coming from the Underworld and belongs to an old friend - a reformed Titan called Bob. Then an ominous prophecy leaves Nico in no doubt - Bob needs his help and Nico must rescue him.Of course Nico s boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo (the god of light) insists on joining the quest too. But can will even survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean when it says that Nico will have to leave something of equal value behind?As Nico faces demons both internal and external, his relationship with Will is tested to its very core. Can love find its way, even through the depths of hell?Rick Riordan, Number 1 New York Times bestselling author, March 2024Mark Oshiro, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, 2019
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The Potting Shed Murder - Paula Sutton
Sutton has flipped the script on the countryside murder mystery! Reminiscent of Poirot... Daphne Brewster is easily the most interesting whodunnit sleuth in years. An observant, humour-filled read that left me wanting more of Pudding Corner PATERSON JOSEPH Miss Marple for the 21st Century. Loved it. A must-read S.J. BENNETTWelcome to the sleepy village of Pudding Corner, a quintessentially English haven of golden cornfields, winding cobbled lanes ... and murder.Daphne Brewster has left London behind and is settling into her family s new life in rural Norfolk, planting broad beans in raised beds and vintage hunting for their farmhouse. But when the local headmaster is found dead in his potting shed, amongst his allotment cabbages, the village is ablaze: Who would kill beloved Mr Papplewick, pillar of the community? Daphne soon comes to realise perhaps the countryside isn t so idyllic after all...When the headmaster s widow points her finger at Minnerva, Daphne s new friend, Daphne vows to clear her name. Sneaking into the crime scene and chasing down rumours gets her into hot water with the local inspector - until she comes across a faded photograph that unearths a secret buried for forty years... They say nothing bad ever happens in close-knit Pudding Corner, but Daphne is close to the truth - dangerously close...There s death amongst the dahlias... A truly unputdownable whodunnit by Paula Sutton - otherwise known as Instagram s happiest influencer: Hill House Vintage, the queen of cottagecore - an unforgettable new voice in cosy crime. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett and Richard Coles. Blooming fabulous! The perfect book to get lost in . . . The cosiest of cosy crime Veronica Henry A village of secrets, a cast of zany characters: this is a romp of a read that warms the heart Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners A really fun, fast-paced and atmospheric whodunnit. Perfect for fans of Agatha Raisin Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates Begs to be read in the cosiest of spaces Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer A great modern cosy Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants Delightful . . . Charming and fresh Kuchenga Shenjé, author of The Library Thief I absolutely loved it! Utterly absorbing. Daphne is such a brilliant protagonist, I couldn t help but love her. And that twist! Lisa Hall, author of The Mysterious Double Death of Honey Black The most wholesome whodunit I ve ever read . . . I loved it! Stephanie Yeboah Such a fun cosy crime mystery with a really exciting ending! I hope that we re going to see Daphne solving more crimes in the future! Kate Weston, author of You May Now Kill the Bride A quintessentially English murder mystery. Paula Sutton brings a new voice to the cosy genre with her fresh take and witty twist on modern village life. Vintage crime! Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile An utterly delightful whodunnit unfolds in this pitch-perfect cosy mystery. Absolutely glorious! Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman s Guide to Murder Beautiful, mesmerising and immensely satisfying, The Potting Shed Murder shows us how even the most idyllic places can hide secrets. Rich in detail and bursting with warmth, I read this book well into the night, finding myself unable to put it down. Sutton is a master storyteller Awais Khan, author of No Honour and Someone Like Her
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Five Views on the Gospel - Juliet Macurová, Scot McKnight, David A. deSilva, Shively T.J Smith, Michael Horton
Five Views on the Gospel presents five different perspectives on the question What is the gospel? Presenting a variety of contemporary and tradition-based perspectives, each contributor answers key questions about the nature of the gospel. Questions contributors address include:What is the gospel?What is the context for understanding the New Testament teaching about the gospel?What are the primary biblical texts that you believe express the gospel and how do you understand them?What are people called to do with the gospel and what are the benefits promised by the gospel?How can the definition and proclamation of the gospel be contextualized and made relevant today?What example of an inadequate gospel and a false gospel can you offer?What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel? The CounterPoints format provides a unique opportunity for each contributor to set forth their own understanding of the gospel, to interact with competing perspectives, and for the editors to sum up points of agreement and disagreement and a path forward in the debate.Positions and Contributors include:The Reformation Gospel (Michael Horton)The King Jesus Gospel (Scot McKnight)The Wesleyan Gospel (David A. deSilva)The Pentecostal Gospel (Julie C. Ma)A Liberation Theology Gospel (Shively T. J. Smith) The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
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The Wizard In My Shed
Merdyn the Wild is from the Dark Ages. He s the world s greatest Warlock (don t call him a wizard), banished to the 21st century for bad behaviour, and he s about to create a whole load of trouble for Rose, aged 12.Rose is a totally ordinary girl, on a mission to mend her broken family.Bubbles is Rose s guinea pig. He just poos a lot.When Rose bumps into Merdyn and discovers what he is, she quickly realises that he could be just what she needs. Rose agrees to help Merdyn navigate the confusing ways of the modern world (things like: the lidded bowl in the bathroom is NOT a sink, it s a TOILET, so definitely DON T wash your face in it) if Merdyn gives her a spell to fix her family in return.Now they just need to hide him in the shed without Rose s mum noticing, track down Merdyn s magic staff and find a way to send Merdyn back through time to the Dark Ages. What could possibly go wrong...?From the writer of the Paddington 2 movie and writer and star of Horrible Histories, this hilariously silly, heartfelt adventure with a historical twist is perfect for fans of David Walliams and David Baddiel.
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Tales from the Tower of London - Daniel Diehl, Mark P Donnelly
â ˜Highly enjoyableâ ™ â “ Ancestorsâ ˜A fascinating recreation of the Tower as the life-and-death blood of the nationâ ™ â “ Oxford TimesServing as both a palace and a prison, the Tower of London has been at the centre of more intrigue, terror and crucial turning points in history than any other site in England. Diehl and Donnelly take us behind the grim, grey walls which circumscribe Englandâ ™s greatest fortress to discover true stories of the rebels, rogues, despots, lovers, spies and conmen who lived or were held captive there, and whose various, strange fates have added to the Towerâ ™s sinister reputation. It is a place where court intrigues, clandestine liaisons, gruesome tortures and grisly executions took place with frightening regularity.Tales from the Tower of London is more than the factual history of a great building; it is storytelling at its best. The fifteen stories in this book are made all the more poignant by the fact that they are all true and focus on individuals royal and common, good and bad, heroic and villainous, who lived, loved, plotted and died there.The characters you will meet include: William the Conqueror Richard II and the forlorn â ˜Princes in the Tower Wat Tyler Lady Jane Grey Guy Fawkes Colonel Thomas Blood Henry Laurens Sir Roger Casement Whether you are a lover of history, adventure, intrigue and romance, or just appreciate a ripping good yarn, you will find Tales from the Tower of London a classic page turner.
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The Wasp Trap - Mark Edwards
The outstanding new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies The plot swerves in an entirely unpredictable direction , providing an intriguing mystery that turns on their mentor s work on the behaviour of psychopaths Sunday Timesâ ˜I loved this... So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twistâ ™ Lisa Jewell I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. Gripped doesn t even come close!! Marian Keyes A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists. Hugely enjoyable Alex Michaelides Twisty, clever, often funny, always inventive Elly Griffiths--Summer 1999. Will joins five other idealistic graduates working for an eccentric psychology professor. Theyâ ™re going to launch a website to change online dating forever. No-one expects it to end in tragedy. Twenty-five years later, Will gets an invitation: a dinner party. A chance to see the old gang again. But as soon as he arrives, something doesnâ ™t seem right. Thereâ ™s an unexpected guest. The hosts are clearly keeping a secret. And on the way in, Will is sure he heard crying. Everyone has something to hide about what really happened that summer. But only one of them is willing to kill to find the truthâ ¦--PRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading IAN RANKIN Edwards is at the top of his game ERIN KELLY Twisting and terrifying, the kind of haunting, pacy, spine-chiller that Mark Edwards is the absolute master of. CHRIS WHITAKER I was hooked by this clever, fast paced and addictive thriller... I loved it CLAIRE DOUGLAS Fast-paced and twisted: itâ ™s another Mark Edwards sensation CLARE MACKINTOSH Tense, artful and satisfying LOUISE CANDLISH Highly entertaining...kept me guessing to the very last page LIZ NUGENTReaders LOVE The Wasp Trap The best thriller I ve read all year 5 ***** Netgalley review Full of surprises, twists, turns, lies - I couldn t put this down 5 ***** Netgalley review I forgot my plans for the day because of this book and honestly... no regrets 5 ***** Netgalley review This book deserves the hype 5 ***** Netgalley review Take a bow, Mark Edwards. Once again you ve given us a tension filled, edge-of-the-seat thriller 5 ***** Netgalley review
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Ramping Up Rights - Rachel Charlton-Dailey
A 100-year history of enraging injustices and inspiring campaigns: the fight for British disability rights isn t over.From the crippled suffragette , to 80s punks chaining themselves to buses, to campaigners taking a stand online, this book celebrates the amazing activists and protest actions behind the UK s long battle for disabled people s rights to live.Rachel Charlton-Dailey highlights a shockingly overlooked tradition of disabled struggle. She unpacks how British attitudes and policy went so wrong in the twenty-first century, and interviews campaigners and disabled people about how they have reclaimed power, from resisting government reforms to changing the media narrative. She explores live frontiers in the push for civil rights--from the scandalous inaccessibility of our education and transport systems, to the existential debates about genetic screening and the right to die .In this powerful book, honouring past disability activism becomes a call to action. Charlton-Dailey shows readers how hard, and how often, disabled people and their allies have fought, and won. She gives them the energy to keep fighting back.
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The Christmas Magpie - Mark Edwards
A chilling standalone winter thriller, set in the world of the million-copy bestselling The Magpies Dark, twisted, chilling and utterly unputdownable CLAIRE DOUGLASItâ ™s Noel and Daniâ ™s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect - lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community. But they quickly wonder if this street is as perfect as it appears. First, there are the unwelcome presents left anonymously on their doorstep. Then they are sure someone is watching them... And why are the neighbours all obsessed with a notorious killer who is housed at the nearby womenâ ™s prison?After tragedy strikes at a Christmas party, Noel and Dani try to find out who is targeting them â “ but, in this case, it might be safer not to know . . . READER REVIEWS Mark Edwards is a joy to read. I flew through this book and couldn t put it down. ***** READER REVIEW If you want a quick, cosy mystery, then this is the book for you. ***** READER REVIEW Fast paced with lots of twists and turns, eeriness thrown into the mix - what a great thriller this is. ***** READER REVIEW This is a five star read along with all his others! ***** READER REVIEW I absolutely loved this! ***** READER REVIEW I absolutely loved this book would highly recommend. ***** READER REVIEW This was such a great, fun but creepy, festive read. Perfect for curling up with on a cold December evening! **** READER REVIEW If youâ ™re after a quick, gripping read with a festive backdrop and a clever, chilling twist, Iâ ™d highly recommend this one. ***** READER REVIEW A chilling but festive treat and a must-read for all Mark Edwards fans. ***** READER REVIEW The Christmas Magpies will make an excellent stocking filler! ***** READER REVIEWPRAISE FOR MARK EDWARDS I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. LISA JEWELL A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable. ALEX MICHAELIDES Gripped doesn t even come close! MARIAN KEYES I kept wanting to tear my eyes away but had to keep reading IAN RANKIN Twisting and terrifying, the kind of haunting, pacy, spine-chiller that Mark Edwards is the absolute master of. CHRIS WHITAKER I was hooked by this clever, fast paced and addictive thriller... I loved it CLAIRE DOUGLAS Fast-paced and twisted: itâ ™s another Mark Edwards sensation CLARE MACKINTOSH
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Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier - Mark Frost
The crucial sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Secret History of Twin Peaks, this novel bridges the two series, and takes you deeper into the mysteries raised by the new series. The return of Twin Peaks this May is one of the most anticipated events in the history of television. The subject of endless speculation, shrouded in mystery, fans will come flocking to see Mark Frost and David Lynch’s inimitable vision once again grace the screen. Featuring all the characters we know and love from the first series, as well as a list of high-powered actors in new roles, the show will be endlessly debated, discussed, and dissected. While The Secret History of Twin Peaks served to expand the mysteries of the town and place the unexplained phenomena that unfolded there into a vastly layered, wide-ranging history, Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier tells us what happened to key characters in the twenty-five years in between the events of the first series and the second, offering details and insights fans will be clamoring for. The novel also adds context and commentary to the strange and cosmic happenings of the new series. For fans around the world begging for more, Mark Frost’s final take laid out in this novel will be required reading. Author Information Mark Frost is an American novelist, screenwriter, director and film producer, best known as a writer for the television series Hill Street Blues and as the co-creator of the television series Twin Peaks.19
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The Murder Book - Mark Billingham
THE BRAND NEW SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AWARD-WINNING #1 BESTSELLING AUTHORTOM THORNE IS BACK . . . AND SO IS HIS WORST NIGHTMAREA gripping, grisly read. Mark Billingham is a terrific crime writer ----- ANTHONY HOROWITZTom Thorne has it all.In Nicola Tanner and Phil Hendricks, Thorne has good friends by his side. He finally has a love life worth a damn and is happy in the job to which he has devoted his life...He has everything to lose.Hunting the woman responsible for a series of grisly murders, Thorne has no way of knowing that he will be plunged into a nightmare from which he may never wake.And he ll do anything to keep it. Finally, Thorne s past has caught up with him and a ruinous secret is about to be revealed. If he wants to save himself and his friends, he must do the unthinkable.PRAISE FOR MARK BILLINGHAM Mark Billingham is a master of psychology Ian Rankin Fast-paced and twisting Paula Hawkins At the very least it should reach the shortlist of this year s Booker prize The TimesSunday Times bestseller on 14th and 21st June 2022. Rabbit Hole by Mark Billingham was #1 Sunday Times bestseller on 1st February 2022.
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Et Tu, Cavapoo? The instant Sunday Times bestseller - Mark Radcliffe
If you love dogs, if you love travel and if you don t mind Mark, you will love this book Paddy McGuinnessCall me Mark. My first time in the Roman district of Trastevere was in 1997 whilst covering the England World Cup qualifier for Radio 1. Nearly thirty years later, I m headed back there, with my wife Bella and dog Arlo in tow.Call me Arlo. I normally hate the sight of suitcases in case it means Him and Her are leaving me, but this time I m coming with them. I ve got my favourite food packed and my doggy passport ready to go. In March 2024, the radio presenter Mark Radcliffe and his wife Bella set off from Cheshire in their VW Beetle convertible for a three-month sojourn in Rome taking with them their beloved and pampered five-year old cavapoo, Arlo.Et Tu Cavapoo? is an account of their time there, told alternately between Mark and Arlo. Join them as they take in the sights (and sniffs) of Rome - from Arlo being taunted by his mortal enemies at the city s cat colony, the pros and cons of queueing for pizza at a trattoria, Arlo s fear of water extending to the Trevi Fountain, discovering what exactly the Spanish had to do with those famous steps, and the site where Shakespeare s Caesar uttered the immortal words: Et tu, Brute ?Told with humour, affection and insight, this is a travel book like no other as one man and his dog seek to understand each other in one of the great cities of the world. A must-read for lovers of travel and history, food and drink, art and architecture, but also those seeking a deep insight into the eccentricities of the canine mind.
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Voices from the Asylum - Mark Davis
Almost forgotten by time, tucked away beyond the sight of the passerby, there is a little piece of old England, which was for many years a forgotten wilderness. If it were not for a weather-beaten plaque on the gatepost few would realise that beyond the rusted gates there lies, in unmarked paupersÂ’ graves, 2,861 former patients of the once formidable Menston Asylum.To be admitted to a lunatic asylum in the nineteenth century was fraught with danger, and in many cases meant a life sentence hidden away from society. It is estimated as many as 30 per cent of the asylum population was incarcerated incorrectly and up until 1959 there was no form of appeal.Looking into the faces of the long dead, the forgotten former inmates of this once bustling institution, it is impossible not to feel a certain sadness at their plight. Abandoned by an intolerant society and their families these people all had one thing in common, when death came there was no one to shed a tear or collect their remains. They were given a pauperÂ’s funeral and forgotten, until now.
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The Importance of Not Being Ernest - Mark Kurlansky
An Ernest Hemingway Biography Like No Other“...illuminates his life and works in ways not seen before.” —Sigrid Nunez, National Book Award winner and author of The Friend and What Are You Going Through#1 New Release in Historical Latin America BiographiesDiscover Hemingway’s biography through the eyes of a fellow author and journalist. New York Times bestselling author of Salt, Mark Kurlansky turns his historical eye to the life of Ernest Hemingway. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, The Importance of Not Being Ernest shows the huge shadow Hemingway casts. The perfect gift for writers. By a series of coincidences, Mark Kurlansky’s life has always been intertwined with Ernest Hemingway s legend, starting with being in Idaho the day of Hemingway’s death. The Importance of Not Being Ernest explores the intersections between Hemingway’s and Kurlansky’s lives, resulting in creative accounts of two inspiring writing careers. Travel the world with Mark Kurlansky and Ernest Hemingway in this personal memoir, where Kurlansky details his ten years in Paris and his time as a journalist in Spain—both cities important to Hemingway’s adventurous life and prolific writing. Paris, Basque Country, Havana and Idaho. Get to know the extraordinary people he met there—those who had also fallen under the Hemingway spell, including a Vietnam veteran suffering from the same syndrome the author did, two winners of the Key West Hemingway look-alike contest, and the man in Idaho who took Hemingway hunting and fishing.In this unique gift for writers, find:A memoir full of entertaining and illuminative storiesLittle-known historical facts about Hemingway’s lifeAnecdotes about those who suffer from what the Kurlansky calls “hemitis”Readers of Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley in Search of America, or The Boys will love The Importance of Not Being Ernest.
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The Wicked Pilgrim - Randal Charlton
In the year 2020 a tiny, poorly designed, ill-equipped, wooden sailing ship will be the focus of attention for millions of people on both sides of the Atlantic. The occasion will be the 400 year anniversary of the arrival of the Mayflower on the shores of North America, carrying the first settlers from Europe in 1620.
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The Bones Beneath - Mark Billingham
The twelfth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham. Atmospheric, gripping . . . with a superb ending Sunday ExpressThe DealTom Thorne is back in charge - but there s a terrifying price to pay. Stuart Nicklin, the most dangerous psychopath he has ever put behind bars, promises to reveal the whereabouts of a body he buried twenty-five years before. But only if Thorne agrees to escort him.The DangerUnable to refuse, Thorne gathers a team and travels to a remote Welsh island, at the mercy of the weather and cut off from the mainland. Thorne is determined to get the job done and return home before Nicklin can outwit them.The DeathsBut Nicklin knows this island well and has had time to plan ahead. Soon, new bodies are added to the old, and Thorne finds himself facing the toughest decision he has ever had to make...Tom Thorne returns in this utterly gripping, brilliantly plotted thriller. The Bones Beneath is Sunday Times bestseller Mark Billingham s most ambitious and accomplished work to date. One of the great series of British crime fiction The Times Mark Billingham gets better and better Michael Connelly
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck / Everything Is F*cked Box Set - Mark Manson
Mark Manson’s smash New York Times bestsellers The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked, now available together in one specially packaged box set. In his two groundbreaking books, celebrated anti-self-help authority Mark Manson shows us how to truly pursue a better life and gives us a better understanding of our world.The generation-defining self-help guide The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be “positive” and truly become better, happier people. Taking a much-needed, grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye approach, Mark Manson’s guide offers a dose of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor. Wise and genuine, it serves as a refreshing generational reset to help us all lead contented, grounded lives.In Everything Is F*cked, Manson shifts focus from overcoming individual flaws to the endless calamities occurring in the world around us. Drawing from the deep pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers, including Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He explores our relationships with money, entertainment, and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom—and even of hope itself, teaching us to see the world and ourselves differently.
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The Way Home - Mark Boyle
An honest, radical and moving account of life off the grid. It was 11pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever. No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce. In this upfront and lyrical account of a remarkable life without modern technology, Mark Boyle explores the hard won joys of building a home with his bare hands, learning to make fire, collecting water from the spring, foraging and fishing. What he finds is an elemental life, one governed by the rhythms of the sun and seasons, where life and death dance in a primal landscape of blood, wood, muck, water, and fire – much the same life we have lived for most of our time on earth. Revisiting it brings a deep insight into what it means to be human at a time when the boundaries between man and machine are blurring. *** ‘Boyle s memoir of his first year off-grid is fascinating… A poetic meditation on the almost-mystical benefits of falling in sync with nature.’ —New Statesman ‘A warts-and-all look at an extreme way of life, but one that, by the end of this engrossing book, makes the world around it seem dysfunctional.’ —Irish Independent, BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 ‘A beautiful and thought-provoking story that will inspire you to live differently. Mark asks the most fundamental questions then sets out to live the answers.’ Lily Cole, model and activist
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon, Simon Stephenson
This schools edition of Mark Haddon s multi-award-winning novel adapted for the stage of the National Theatre by Simon Stephens is perfect for Key Stages 3 and 4. Featuring the play script from the Modern Plays edition but with the language adjusted for school use*, this edition includes a wealth of classroom activities for the English and drama classrooms.Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears s dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths, but he is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher s detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.This educational edition in Methuen Drama s Critical Scripts series has been prepared by national Drama in Secondary English experts Ruth Moore and Paul Bunyan. Building on a decade of highly effective work and publications endorsed by national organisations and supported by teachers and consultants across Britain, each book in the series: meets the requirements at KS3 and GCSE features detailed, structured schemes of work utilising drama approaches to improve literary and language analysis places pupils understanding of the learning process at the heart of the activities will help pupils to boost English GCSE success and develop high-level skills at KS3 will save teachers considerable time devising their own resources.Simon Stephens s adaptation of Mark Haddon s bestselling, award-winning novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.* The instances of stronger language have been tempered in this edition specifically for school use. Teachers may still wish to satisfy themselves that it is suited to the age of their pupils.
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The Mark and the Void - Paul Murray
WINNER OF THE EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE 2016A comic masterpiece about love, art, greed and the banking crisis, from the author of Skippy DiesWhat links the Investment Bank of Torabundo, www.myhotswaitress.com (yes, hots with an s, don t ask), an art heist, a novel called For the Love of a Clown, a four-year-old boy named after TV detective Remington Steele, a lonely French banker, a tiny Pacific island, and a pest control business run by an ex-KGB man? You guessed it . . . The Mark and the Void is Paul Murray s madcap new novel of institutional folly, following the success of his wildly original breakout hit, Skippy Dies. While marooned at his banking job in the bewilderingly damp and insular realm known as Ireland, Claude Martingale is approached by a down-on-his-luck author, Paul, looking for his next great subject. Claude finds that his life gets steadily more exciting under Paul s fictionalizing influence; he even falls in love with a beautiful waitress. But Paul s plan is not what it seems-and neither is Claude s employer, the Bank of Torabundo, which inflates through dodgy takeovers and derivatives-trading until-well, you can probably guess how that shakes out.The Mark and the Void is a stirring examination of the deceptions carried out in the names of art, love and commerce - and is also probably the funniest novel ever written about a financial crisis.
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Quest Kids and the Mystery of the Goblin Gazebo - Mark Leiknes
The Quest Kids are ready for an epic showdown in the thrilling conclusion to the three-book series from comics artist Mark Leiknes. In the wake of the narrow escape from the evil Doug (an ex-bard determined to bum out and rule the world), the Quest Kids’ leader, Ned, was turned into a Doug-loving zombie by Doug’s powerful soul-stealing gem. The rest of the Quest Kids—Terra, Boulder, Gil, and Ash—have spent a year wandering the Seven Kingdoms, going from town to town trying to warn the people of Doug’s impending invasion. But always too late! By the time they revive Ned, all but one kingdom—the Goblin citadel of Dunglemire—has been transformed into mindless Doug fans. Arriving at Dunglemire, the Quest Kids find a huge encampment of Doug followers, ready for the biggest soul-stealing event of all time: Dougfest! The Quest Kids must work fast to pierce the impassable walls of Dunglemire, make common cause with the mysterious, and reputedly hideous, Goblins, and solve the mystery of an ancient spell that can neutralize Doug and free the world. Using their wits, magic, and questing knowledge (as well as the help of a flame-farting dog-lizard thing), can the Quest Kids stop this world conquerer? And can they reunite Ned and his long-lost parents? Mixing clever diary-style writing with charming graphic novel sequences, Mark Leiknes once again takes readers on a hilarious romp through the perilous world of the Quest Kids.
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The Hidden Spring - Mark Solms
Nobody bewitched by these mysteries can afford to ignore the solution proposed by Mark Solms - Oliver Burkeman, Guardian A remarkable book. It changes everything - Brian EnoHow does the mind connect to the body? Why does it feel like something to be us? For one of the boldest thinkers in neuroscience, solving this puzzle has been a lifetime s quest. Now at last, the man who discovered the brain mechanism for dreaming appears to have made a breakthrough. The very idea that a solution is at hand may seem outrageous. Isn t consciousness intangible, beyond the reach of science? Yet Mark Solms shows how misguided fears and suppositions have concealed its true nature. Stick to the medical facts, pay close attention to the eerie testimony of hundreds of neurosurgery patients, and a way past our obstacles reveals itself.Join Solms on a voyage into the extraordinary realms beyond. More than just a philosophical argument, The Hidden Spring will forever alter how you understand your own experience. There is a secret buried in the brain s ancient foundations: bring it into the light and we fathom all the depths of our being.
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The Hard Way - Mark
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.‘The SAS and all it stands for is exemplified in men such as Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham. They are the backbone of the British military and I for one am thankful he is on our side!’ – Sir Ranulph Fiennes #39;The most experienced Special Forces soldier in recent memory. The Hard Way is brutally brilliant. #39; – Tom Marcus, Number One bestselling author of Soldier Spy Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham grew up tough, a grim future ahead of him offering little respite from the hostile streets he walked. Leaving school at thirteen, he ran with gangs in Walsall – and almost died in a knife fight. At sixteen, Billy discovered the British armed forces. It would be the making of him. Billingham would succeed in passing the Parachute Regiment’s arduous ‘P Company’ selection and training, going on to serve with 3 PARA. He then took on an even bigger challenge: selection for the SAS – the elite special forces unit known for excellence in operating under extreme conditions. Billy excelled in this field, undertaking numerous classified and life-threatening missions. After leaving the army, Billy served as bodyguard to Hollywood stars, including Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.The Hard Way details Billy’s story thus far, but will also educate and enthral those wishing to seek a challenge and conquer it – the SAS way.
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The Moneyless Man - Mark Boyle
The astonishing reality of living without our most important resource: money. An inspiring and entertaining guide to escaping the money trap and reconnecting with reality. Paul Kingsnorth, author of Real England Imagine a year living without spending money... Former businessman Mark Boyle undertook this extraordinary challenge and recounts the amazing adventure it led him on. Going back to basics and following his own strict rules, Mark learned ingenious ways to eliminate his bills and discovered that friendship has no price. Encountering seasonal foods, solar panels, skill-swapping schemes, caravans, compost toilets, and – the unthinkable – a cash-free Christmas, Boyle puts the fun into frugality and offers some great tips for economical (and environmentally friendly) living. A testament to Mark’s astounding determination, this witty and thought-provoking book will make you reevaluate what is most precious in life.
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The End of Craving - Mark Schatzker
The international bestseller from award-winning writer Mark Schatzker that reveals how our dysfunctional relationship with food began—and how science is leading us back to healthier living and eating.For the last fifty years, we have been fighting a losing war on food. We have cut fat, reduced carbs, eliminated sugar, and attempted every conceivable diet only to find that eighty-eight million American adults are prediabetic, more than a hundred million have high blood pressure, and nearly half now qualify as obese. The harder we try to control what we eat, the unhealthier we become. Why? Mark Schatzker has spent his career traveling the world in search of the answer. Now, in The End of Craving, he poses the profound question: What if the key to nutrition and good health lies not in resisting the primal urge to eat but in understanding its purpose? Beginning in the mountains of Europe and the fields of the Old South, Schatzker embarks on a quest to uncover the lost art of eating and living well. Along the way, he visits brain scanning laboratories and hog farms, and encounters cultural oddities and scientific paradoxes—northern Italians eat what may be the world’s most delicious cuisine, yet are among the world’s thinnest people; laborers in southern India possess an inborn wisdom to eat their way from sickness to good health. Schatzker reveals how decades of advancements in food technology have turned the brain’s drive to eat against the body, placing us in an unrelenting state of craving. Only by restoring the relationship between nutrition and the pleasure of eating can we hope to lead longer and happier lives. Combining cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom, The End of Craving is an urgent and radical investigation that “charts a roadmap not just for healthy eating, but for joyous eating, too” (Dan Barber, New York Times bestselling author of The Third Plate).
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The Last Dance - Mark Billingham
THE FIRST NEW SERIES FROM #1 BESTSELLER MARK BILLINGHAM IN 20 YEARS. Readers rejoice! A captivating new series from Mark Billingham, the very best in the business --- RICHARD OSMANMeet Detective Miller: unique, unconventional, and criminally underestimated... He s a detective, a dancer, he has no respect for authority Â- and he s the best hope Blackpool has for keeping criminals off the streets.Meet Detective Declan Miller. A double murder in a seaside hotel sees a grieving Miller return to work to solve what appears to be a case of mistaken identity. Just why were two completely unconnected men taken out?Despite a somewhat dubious relationship with both reality and his new partner, can the eccentric, offbeat Miller find answers where his colleagues have found only an impossible puzzle? Funny, moving, and full of surprises . . . an absolute treat --- MICK HERRON Billingham blends caustic humour, raw emotion and rollercoaster thrills.His new series is bursting with wit, charm and intriguing, complex characters --- JANICE HALLETT
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain
All American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. There was nothing before. There has been nothing as good since. - Ernest HemingwayTo escape from his violent and drunken father, a 13-year-old boy from the wrong side of the tracks, Huckleberry Finn, fakes his own death and floats away on a raft down the Mississippi with Jim, a runaway slave. In a series of unforgettable adventures narrated by Huck, they encounter a cross-section of characters from slave-hunters, thieves and conmen to feuding aristocrats and even some relatives of Tom Sawyer. This was the first major American novel to be written in the vernacular, a dark and funny satire that exposes the bigotry and hypocrisy of provincial America during Mark Twain s lifetime.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
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Prez by Mark Russell and Ben Caldwell: The Deluxe Edition - Mark Russell, Ben Caldwell
It s 2046 and America has just elected its first teenage president! Previously selected as one of YALSA’s Top Ten Graphic Novels for Teens, DC’s critically acclaimed political satire Prez is in a new format and more relevant than ever.Oregon teen Beth Ross has just been elected President of the United States of America. Age restrictions were abolished when corporations gained the right to run for office. Elections are now held on social media, and after a corndog accident makes Beth Ross go viral, a nation is shocked to wake up and find that Corndog Girl has just become their new president. The eyes of the world are on Beth. But in a nation so used to misrule that the poor are willing to do anything on TV for a chance at a better life, will a fresh start be enough to undo the damage caused by Boss Smiley and his corporate shadow government?Eisner-winning writer Mark Russell (Superman: Space Age, The Flintstones) teams with artist Ben Caldwell (Justice League Beyond) and others to revive and reinvent a classic! Collects PREZ #1-6, a short from CATWOMAN ELECTION NIGHT #1, and a brand-new short story.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain
The exploits of Tom Sawyer, a consummate prankster with a quick wit, captivate children of all ages. Yet through the novel s humorous escapades, from the episodes of the whitewashed fence and the ordeal in the cave to the trial of Injun Joe, Mark Twain explores deeper themes within the adult world Tom will one day join. These include the baser human instincts of dishonesty and superstition, murder and revenge, starvation and slavery.This edition features a new introduction and notes by leading Mark Twain scholar R. Kent Rasmussen.
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The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice - Marcia Williams
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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The Burning Girl - Mark Billingham
The fourth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham.A MAN WHO KILLS FOR MONEYX marks the spot - and when that spot is a corpse s naked back and the X is carved in blood, DI Tom Thorne is in no doubt that the dead man is the latest victim of a particularly vicious killer. A BRUTAL VENDETTAThis is brutal turf warfare between north London gangs. Organised crime boss Billy Ryan is moving into someone else s patch, and that someone is not best pleased. A COP WHO IS PLAYING WITH FIREAnd when an X is carved on DI Tom Thorne s front door, he knows the smouldering embers of this case are about to erupt into flames...__________Read what everyone s saying about the heart-racing Tom Thorne series: Literary superstar Mail on Sunday Ingenious Guardian Ground-breaking Sunday Times Mark Billingham gets better and better Michael Connelly A cracking read . . . I couldn t put it down! Shari Lapena A damn fine storyteller Karin Slaughter Twisted and twisty Linwood Barclay One of the most consistently entertaining, insightful crime writers working today Gillian Flynn The next superstar detective is already with us. Don t miss him Lee Child
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Glow In The Dark - Mark Leruste
Most people are afraid of what others might think or say if they showed up as their true authentic selves. Especially in a business or professional context. That s why too many of us are terrified of sharing our story authentically in public and struggle to make a lasting impact when introducing ourselves.But what if you could make a connection instantly, effortlessly engaging your audience every time you introduced yourself and the work that you do, be it on stage, at work or on a podcast? And more importantly, what if you could get people to care about and pay attention to what you had to say, share or sell? Turns out, learning how to find the courage to craft and communicate your story in a clear and compelling way can help you do just that.CEO and Founder of Ministry of Purpose©, public speaker and award-winning host of The Unconventionalists© podcast Mark Leruste (@markleruste) has found a simple 3-step structure that anyone can follow to turn your myriad of life experiences into a memorable and magnetic origin story people will remember and share with others on your behalf.From helping you land bigger media opportunities, generate more leads for your business or attract top talent, Glow in the Dark is a refreshingly practical and thought provoking book on why everyone has a powerful story worth telling, and how owning and sharing your story can have a transformative impact on your life and business beyond your wildest imagination. The methods in this book will get you out of the shadows and help you raise your profile by becoming the spotlight in your industry. With wit, warmth, and the benefit of his own considerable experience and success, Mark will convince you why your personal story is important, and show you how to tell it. He is a gem, and this book is gold. - Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of the No F**ks Given Guides
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Making Their Mark: Art by Women in the Shah Garg Collection
A celebration of groundbreaking works by generations of women artists from Joan Mitchell to Julie Mehretu and beyondThis book explores the bold vision and vast range of achievements of women artists working predominantly across North America from the late 1960s into the present moment. The paintings, sculpture and mixed-media works featured are drawn from the Shah Garg Collection, which is dedicated to illuminating the critical role that women have played in shaping the development of abstraction and the narratives of art more broadly. Making Their Mark includes two sweeping essays by editors Mark Godfrey and Katy Siegel, writings by six scholars on topics relevant to the depth of the collection, such as the importance of craft traditions, artistic experimentation with new technologies and the impact of personal and communal identity on artmaking, as well as lively texts by 15 artists about the artists who inspire them. Richly illustrated with works by 136 artists, this volume offers new insights that make it a resource for students of art and general readers alike.Artists include: Pacita Abad, Candida Alvarez, Olga de Amaral, Emma Amos, Firelei Báez, Jennifer Bartlett, Barbara Chase-Riboud, Trude Guermonprez, Jacqueline Humphries, Suzanne Jackson, Maria Lassnig, Simone Leigh, Julie Mehretu, Joan Mitchell, Senga Nengudi, Toyin Ojih Odutula, Calida Rawles, Ilana Savdie, Tschabalala Self, Lorna Simpson, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Pat Steir, Lenore Tawney, Toshiko Takaezu, Charline von Heyl, Kay WalkingStick and Mary Weatherford.
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The Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Adventurers - Marcia Williams
Travel back in time to the amazing world of the Vikings in this comic-strip history from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams. Meet legendary warriors, daring explorers and clever kings in this colourful introduction to the Vikings. Join Marcia Williams and discover incredible stories of Viking raids, voyages of discovery and conquered kingdoms. Told in comic-strip style and packed with jokes and facts, this is the perfect guide to the Viking world.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Mark Haddon
OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLDThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger s Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He loves lists, patterns and the truth. He hates the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour s dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down. Outstanding...a stunningly good read Observer Mark Haddon s portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement... Wise and bleakly funny Ian McEwan Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Mark Haddon
OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLDThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger s Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He loves lists, patterns and the truth. He hates the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour s dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down. Outstanding...a stunningly good read Observer Mark Haddon s portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement... Wise and bleakly funny Ian McEwan Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time - Mark Haddon
Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year Outstanding...a stunningly good read Observer Mark Haddon s portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement... Wise and bleakly funny Ian McEwan The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger s Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He loves lists, patterns and the truth. He hates the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour s dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down.
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The Girl and the Stars - Mark Lawrence
From the critically-acclaimed author of Prince of Thorns and Red Sister comes a chilling new epic fantasy series. If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all makes sense, the contrast is gorgeous â “ Robin HobbOnly when it s darkest can you see the stars.East of the Black Rock, out on the ice, lies a hole down which broken children are thrownOn the vastness of the ice there is no room for individuals. No one survives alone.To resist the cold, to endure the months of night when even the air itself begins to freeze, requires a special breed. Variation is dangerous, difference is fatal. And Yaz is different.Torn from her family, from the boy she thought she would spend her life with, Yaz has to carve a new path for herself in a world whose existence she never suspected. A world full of danger.Beneath the ice, Yaz will learn that Abeth is older and stranger than she had ever imagined.She will learn that her weaknesses are another kind of strength. And she will learn to challenge the cruel arithmetic of survival that has always governed her people.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain
The Penguin English Library Edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain I m unfavorable to killin a man as long as you can git around it; it ain t good sense, it ain t good morals. Ain t I right? The original Great American Novel, an incomparable adventure story and a classic of anarchic humour, Twain s masterpiece sees Huckleberry Finn and Jim the slave escape their difficult lives by fleeing down the Mississippi on a raft. There, they find steamships, feuding families, an unlikely Duke and King and vital lessons about the world in which they live.With its unforgettable cast of characters, Hemingway called this the best book we ve ever had . The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
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Wonders in the Deep - Mark Frary, Bound Mensun
A shipwreck is a time capsule. When a maritime archaeologist picks up an item from the seabed, it is a direct connection with history. The last time the object was touched was sometimes centuries before; now, it’s starting a new life. The millions of vessels that lie under the sea tell the human history of the world. Mensun Bound is the renowned marine archaeologist who was the Director of Exploration on the team that discovered Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance. With journalist Mark Frary, here Bound uses the many treasures he has discovered, from Nazi eagles to cannonballs, to write a maritime history of the world from 3000 BCE. Interwoven throughout with beautiful photographs, Wonders in the Deep is a riveting story of human ambition, defeat and ingenuity.
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Christmas at the Keep and Other Stories - Marcia Willett
The heartwarming Christmas tale, now with an exclusive collection of short stories A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets Liz Fenwick A warm and engaging read. Trisha Ashley A genuine voice of our times The Times_______________________The moving and uplifting festive novella . . .Nestled in the Devon countryside, the Keep has always been a refuge for the Chadwicks, even Ed, the black sheep of the family. When Ed finally returns to the Keep after ten years living in the USA, his strange, secretive behaviour means that he often clashes with his relatives. But as the autumn draws to a close and a sprinkling of snow dusts the moors, could the promise of a family Christmas at the Keep be enough to ease tensions and soothe the sting of a long-buried secret?Now with a new collection of short stories . . .There are ghosts and friends from the past here; restless wives and surprising romances; gifts from lovers old and new. Full of life and love, this new collection of short stories is the perfect treat for the festive season._______________________PRAISE FOR MARCIA WILLETT Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good. Daily Mail Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place. Rosanna Ley Gentle yet poignant . . . a book to settle down with and enjoy Devon Life
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The Psychopath Next Door - Mark Edwards
In this mesmerising thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, a familyÂ’s fresh start is just the beginning of their nightmareÂ…Ethan DoveÂ’s family has moved to a new home in a safe community, and itÂ’s exactly the fresh start they need. Not only is his marriage to Emma hanging by a thread, but his son, Dylan, and twelve-year-old daughter, Rose, deserve to have a happy childhood.After Rose is bullied by the boys across the road, Ethan is relieved when the woman who lives next door steps in. Fiona Smith has come into their lives at just the right moment, and when she offers to look after Rose during the school holidays, Ethan and Emma canÂ’t believe their luck.Which is exactly what Fiona wants. Because, far from being the perfect neighbour, Fiona is the last person you should trust with your child. With a vicious plot for revenge, Fiona is happy to train Rose to be her accomplice, especially when she begins to suspect that Rose might not be as innocent as she appearsÂ…The Psychopath Next Door is a gripping and twisted psychological suspense thriller set in the terrifying world of Mark EdwardsÂ’s bestselling The Magpies universe.
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