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When you see your nation's flag fluttering in the breeze, what do you feel?; For thousands of years flags have represented our hopes and dreams. We wave them. Burn them.March under their colours. And still, in the 21st century, we die for them. Flags fly at the UN, on the Arab street, from front porches in Texas.They represent the politics of high power as well as the politics of the mob.; From the renewed sense of nationalism in China, to troubled identities in Europe and the USA, to the terrifying rise of Islamic State, the world is a confusing place right now and we need to understand the symbols, old and new, that people are rallying round.; In nine chapters (covering the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, international flags and flags of terror), Tim Marshall draws on more than twenty-five years of global reporting experience to reveal the histories, the power and the politics of the symbols that unite us - and divide us.

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''If anyone can put down Worth Dying For after the first few pages, then they shouldn''t really be reading thrillers at all'' IndependentThere''s trouble in the deadly wilds of Nebraska . . . and Reacher walks right into it. He falls foul of the Duncans, a local clan that has terrified an entire country into submission.But it''s the unsolved case of a missing eight-year-old girl that Reacher can''t let go.Reacher - bruised and battered - should have just kept going. But for Reacher, that was impossible.What, in this fearful county, would be worth dying for? _________Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Worth Dying For follows on directly from the end of 61 Hours.And be sure not to miss Reacher''s newest adventure, No.29, In Too Deep! ***OUT NOW***Lee Child, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

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AN INSTANT #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A fascinating and crucial insight into how, even as humanity moves upwards into the final frontier, we'll be influenced by the geographies of space. Marshall has done it again!' Professor Lewis Dartnell, author of Being Human Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century - new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions.Humans on Mars within our lifetimes. This isn't science fiction. It's astropolitics.We're entering a new space race - and it could revolutionise life on Earth. Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy and international relations on Earth.Now, it is the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation - and, possibly, conquest. We're heading up and out, and we're taking our power struggles with us. China, the USA and Russia are leading the way.From physical territory and resources to satellites, weaponry and strategic choke points, geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below. If you've ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon, who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like, the answers are here. With all the insight and wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK's most popular writer on geopolitics, this gripping book shows how we got here and where we're going, covering great-power rivalry; technology; commerce; combat in space; and what it means for all of us down here on Earth.This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity. Praise for THE FUTURE OF GEOGRAPHY:'Very accessible and allows the author to lead the reader on a voyage of galactic discovery' Robert Verkaik, The Mail on Sunday'[An] engaging exploration of power politics in space' Irish Independent'A superb survey of planetary politics' Bryan Appleyard, The Sunday Times'[Tim's] prose is brisk in pace and refreshingly crystalline in its clarity, affording a highly readable lesson in historical geopolitics... deeply thought-provoking' BBC Sky at Night'Marshall is an engaging writer, good at explaining the science as well as the politics, and with an eye for a telling fact' Lawrence Freedman, The New Statesman

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Kam se bude svět ubírat v 21. století? V knize Moc geografie v 21. století, bezprostředně navazující na mezinárodní bestseller V zajetí geografie, který ukázal, nakolik jsou možnosti každého národa omezovány a určovány řekami, horami, pouštěmi, jezery, oceány a množstvím dalších geografických a geopolitických faktorů, Tim Marshall nastiňuje, kde leží ohniska budoucích lokálních i globálních krizí a epicentra hrozících konfliktů a střetů. V deseti kapitolách, věnovaných regionům, které budou v nadcházející éře formovat globální politiku, shrnuje to nejdůležitější, co potřebujeme vědět, abychom porozuměli současnému, dynamicky se proměňujícímu světu a dokázali předjímat, co nám blízká, ale i vzdálená budoucnost přinese. Po přečtení knihy snáze pochopíme, proč další dějství uprchlické krize nastane možná dříve, než si myslíme, proč se právě teď rozehrává velký boj o Tichomoří, jaký vývoj se rýsuje ve Středomoří a na Blízkém východě, nebo jak a proč se z vesmíru stává nové bojiště, kde se světové velmoci budou nevyhnutelně střetávat. Stejně jako v předešlé knize i ve svém posledním díle Tim Marshall v širších souvislostech objasňuje klíčové geografické a geopolitické podmínky a zákonitosti, které ovliv¬ňují minulost, přítomnost a budoucnost jed¬notlivých re¬gio¬nů. Vypravme se spolu s ním do Austrálie, afrického Sahelu, Řecka, Turecka, Spojeného království, Íránu, Etiopie, Saúdské Arábie, Španělska a nakonec i do vesmíru a hledejme odpovědi na otázku, čeho se v 21. století můžeme nadít. Kniha je doplněna mapami.

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Jestliže ve svých předchozích knihách Tim Marshall dokázal objasnit světovou politiku a popsat lokální i globální krize současnosti pomocí geografie, ve své nové, neméně poutavé knize čtenáři umožňuje nahlédnout do historie, jakož i porozumět výzvám dnešního komplikovaného světa prostřednictvím zdánlivě okrajového fenoménu, jakým jsou vlajky. Vlajky nás po tisíce let provázejí jako mocné symboly naší hrdosti, našich nadějí a našich snů. Máváme jimi, pálíme je, pochodujeme pod jejich barvami a ještě v 21. století za ně umíráme, ale také v jejich jménu zabíjíme. Čtenář bude překvapen, co všechno lze z vlajek, jejich historie a především ze sporů a bojů o tyto národní symboly vyčíst a o čem všem tyto emocemi nabité barevné "kusy látky" vypovídají. Kniha, rozdělená do devíti kapitol, věnovaných Spojeným státům, Velké Británii, Evropě, Blízkému východu, Asii, Africe, Latinské Americe, mezinárodním vlajkám a "vlajkám teroru", se ovšem nevěnuje pouze "velkým" globálním tématům, jež hýbaly a hýbou světem, jakými jsou například etnická a náboženská identita, nacionalismus, islamismus, mezietnické rivality či civi-lizační střety a konflikty, jež lze pozorovat na mnoha místech světa. Autor seznamuje čtenáře také s množstvím málo známých skutečností spjatých s historií vlajek: Dozvíme se například, že pokud je americká vlajka příliš opotřebovaná, existují přesná pravidla a rituály pro uspořádání jejího řádného pohřbu; že počet hvězd na modrém pozadí vlajky Evropské unie je výsledkem náhody (a možná také špetky italské pověrčivosti); že zásadní roli ve vývoji indické vlajky sehrál sám Mahátma Gándhí, zatímco nigerijská vlajka vznikla na základě kresby dvacetiletého studenta, který odpověděl na inzerát v novinách vyzývající k účasti v soutěži o nejlepší návrh vlajky pro nový svrchovaný stát… Tim Marshall tak ve své knize propojuje dávnou historii se současným děním, velká témata s "anekdotickými" příběhy z dějin a ukazuje, co všechno může onen "kus látky" upoutaný k žerdi znamenat a proč potřebujeme staré i nové vlajky znát, chceme-li lépe porozumět tomu, co se děje v dnešním světě.

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Vladimir Putin o sobě říká, že je věřící a má silný vztah k ruské pravoslavné církvi. Je-li tomu tak, možná se každý večer před usnutím modlí a táže Boha: "Proč jen jsi na Ukrajině nestvořil nějaké hory?" Těmito slovy začíná kniha V zajetí geografie, která byla přeložena do několika desítek jazyků a nepřestává budit zájem u široké laické i odborné veřejnosti. Tento brilantní průvodce moderními dějinami na poměrně malé ploše shrnuje to nejdůležitější, co potřebujeme vědět o současném světě. Geografické poměry ovlivnily vývoj celého lidstva a dodnes mají výrazný vliv na rozhodnutí a chování politiků a státníků. Rozhodování těch, kdo stojí v čele sedmi miliard obyvatel této planety, vždycky bylo a bude v nemalé míře určováno řekami, horami, pouštěmi, jezery, oceány a celou řadou dalších geografických a geopolitických faktorů a zákonitostí, jež předurčují naše možnosti - jako to činily od úsvitu věků. Pokud vás zajímá, proč je Putin posedlý Krymem a Ukrajinou, proč byly Spojené státy předurčené stát se světovou velmocí, co stojí za čínskou expanzí nebo proč se Čína nemůže vzdát Tibetu, a jste ochotni se na svět podívat bez předsudků a ideologické předpojatosti, Marshallova kniha je právě pro vás. V deseti kapitolách, věnovaných Rusku, Číně, Spojeným státům, Evropě, Africe, Blízkému východu, Indii a Pákistánu, Japonsku a Koreji, Jižní Americe a Arktidě, z nichž ke každé je přiložena mapa, autor přístupným a přitažlivým způsobem objasňuje v širších souvislostech nejdůležitější okolnosti, které ovlivňují minulost, přítomnost a budoucnost jednotlivých regionů a současných globálních velmocí. Kniha V zajetí geografie je inteligentním úvodem do geopolitiky našeho čím dál složitějšího, chaotičtějšího a provázanějšího světa. Tim Marshall patří k předním odborníkům na problematiku mezinárodního dění, ve kterém se už přes čtvrt století pohybuje jako novinář. Pracoval pro BBC a rozhlasovou stanici LBC/IRN, působil též jako zahraniční redaktor televizní stanice Sky News. Přinášel reportáže ze třiceti zemí a zpravodajsky pokrýval konflikty v Chorvatsku, Bosně, Makedonii, Kosovu, Afghánistánu, Iráku, Libanonu, Sýrii a Izraeli. Jeho blog Foreign Matters se roku 2010 dostal do užší nominace na Orwellovu cenu. Své články a analýzy publikuje v periodikách, jako je The Times, Sunday Times, Guardian, Independent či Daily Telegraph. Je autorem knih Shadowplay: The Overthrow of Slobodan Milosevic (Stínohra: Svržení Slobodana Miloševi?e; v bývalé Jugoslávii se titul stal bestsellerem) a Dirty Northern B*st*rds! and Other Tales from the Terraces: The Story of Britain's Football Chants ("Špinaví p*rch*nti ze severu" a jiné historky z ochozů aneb Co se v Británii skanduje na fotbale). Je zakladatelem serveru TheWhatandtheWhy.com. "Stručně řečeno: jedna z nejlepších knih o geopolitice, jakou si jen můžete představit - když ji čtete, jako by se vám před očima rozjasňovalo… Marshall přistupuje k problémům s chladnou hlavou a jasnou myslí; má až nadpřirozenou schopnost podat širší souvislosti přístupným a uceleným způsobem… Vzhledem ke složitosti dané problematiky je až neskutečné, jak svižně se kniha čte… Nenapadá mě žádná jiná kniha, která by poměry ve světě objasňovala tak skvěle" - Nicholas Lezard, Evening Standard

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*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*'I can't imagine reading a better book this year’ Daily MirrorTim Marshall's global bestseller Prisoners of Geography showed how every nation’s choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Since then, the geography hasn’t changed. But the world has. In this revelatory new book, Marshall explores ten regions that are set to shape global politics in a new age of great-power rivalry: Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Greece, Turkey, the Sahel, Ethiopia, Spain and Space. Find out why Europe’s next refugee crisis is closer than it thinks as trouble brews in the Sahel; why the Middle East must look beyond oil and sand to secure its future; why the eastern Mediterranean is one of the most volatile flashpoints of the twenty-first century; and why the Earth’s atmosphere is set to become the world’s next battleground. Delivered with Marshall’s trademark wit and insight, this is a lucid and gripping exploration of the power of geography to shape humanity’s past, present – and future. ‘Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why.’ Peter Frankopan

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Hallway-dwelling Semyon is unemployed and disheartened with life. When his last hope at turning his life around disappears he decides to commit suicide, only to find that a number of people would like him to die on their behalf. On the night of the deed, a party grows towards a glorious climax.Moira Buffini has freely adapted Nikolai Erdman''s The Suicide, which was banned by Stalin before a single performance, to create Dying For It. Dying For It premiered at the Almeida Theatre, London, in March 2007.

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Which side of the fence are you on? Every story has two sides, and so does every wall. We're in a new era of tribalism and the barricades are going up. Money, race, religion, politics: these are the things that divide us. Trump's wall says as much about America's divided past as it does its future. The Great Firewall of China separates 'us' from 'them'. In Europe, the explosive combination of politics and migration threatens liberal democracy itself. Covering China; the USA; Israel and Palestine; the Middle East; the Indian Subcontinent; Africa; Europe and the UK, in this gripping read bestselling author Tim Marshall delves into our past and our present to reveal the fault lines that will shape our world for years to come.

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The last of the devastating series of conflicts resulting from the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, the Kosovo War saw more than 13,500 fatalities, with reports of atrocities, amid controversial intervention and bombing by NATO. Twenty years have passed since the war’s end on 11 June 1999, yet Kosovo’s status remains uncertain and questions remain about the possibility of future conflict on European soil. Tim Marshall, then diplomatic editor at Sky News, was on the ground covering the war. This is his captivating account of how events unfolded, exploring the inside story of the way MI6 and the CIA helped the Serbian people to overthrow Slobodan Milosevic, the president of Yugoslavia. It is also a thrilling journalistic memoir, revealing key strategic insights that went on to shape the ideas behind the million-copy international and no.1 Sunday Times bestseller Prisoners of Geography. Drawing on personal experience, eyewitness accounts, and interviews with intelligence officials from five countries, this is the definitive account of one of the major events in recent geopolitical history, the repercussions of which continue to be felt today.

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Just how good is your world knowledge? Challenge friends and family with this interactive quiz book and discover who is the ultimate armchair explorer. 'Like having a light shone on your understanding’ - Evening Standard on Prisoners of GeographyDo you know your continents from your countries, your landmarks from your latitudes, your mountain ranges from your rivers? Put your geographical and political knowledge to the test and discover your geography IQ with bestselling geopolitical author Tim Marshall. Covering every area of the globe, Prisoners of Geography: The Quiz Book tests your trivia with a variety of questions, puzzles, word games and maps, designed to challenge you whilst expanding your world knowledge.

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A stunning abridged and illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, by acclaimed author Tim Marshall.

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This is an original, accessible book for scholars, students, activists, and the general public on the greatest crisis the world has faced. The authors challenge the widespread notion that a green and peaceful set of technological reforms in the current economic and political system – perhaps a “green capitalism” – can prevent disaster. Dying for Capitalism analyzes the “triangle of extinction” that links capitalism, environmental destruction, and militarism as a system that cannot sustain life on the planet. The authors analyze how the extinction triangle evolved historically, how it functions globally as integral to the world capitalist order, and how the United States has become the dominant “extinction nation.” They also show how recent anti-democratic and anti-scientific cultural and political forces intensify denial of the threat and subordinate health and survival to profit and extreme concentrated power.The book offers a “slender path” of social and political transformation that can prevent catastrophe. The path requires moving beyond current ruling systems. But possibilities of survival arise from action at local, state, regional, and global levels through multiple strategies and movements that already exist. The authors draw on the history of abolitionism and emancipation from slavery in the United States to show how a system that appears unchangeable can be transformed, while describing organizations, movements, and practices that are models of hope and a shift from the triangle of extinction to the “circle of creation.”

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MULAN'S READY TO GET DOWN TO BUSINESS. BUT WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE, SHE HASN'T GOT A CLUE. Mulan knows what it takes to succeed in a man's world.On track to make partner at her father's private equity company, she's had to work twice as hard, be three times as smart, and have infinitely thicker skin than any of the finance bros she works with. And with her parents, who she fears always wanted a son, she's had to play the part of the perfect daughter.So when her father unexpectedly collapses in the middle of a critical acquisition, she promises she'll close the deal. There's just one problem: Wutai Gold, the small whiskey company known for its outsize macho branding, and the family who runs it refuse to do business with anyone other than her father - and certainly not a woman. So Mulan does the only sensible thing she can think of: She pretends to be him.The lie is easy enough over email, but then she's invited to spend a few days at the Li family ranch and distillery. She knows how to close a business deal in her sleep, but pretending to be a seasoned rancher like her father? Not so much. To make matters worse, Mulan must endure this humiliation in front of Shang, Wutai Gold's stoic-and scorchingly hot-CEO.The more time she spends falling for Shang and his family (and not just in the mud), the more she wishes she could just be herself. But who is that, really? Caught between family, business, and her own heart, how can she choose just one worth fighting for? Laugh and swoon with the next book in Disney's Meant to Be collection by best selling and award-winning author Jesse Q. Sutanto, whose novel Dial A For Aunties Emily Henry called "Utterly clever, deeply funny, and altogether charming."

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''Packs a killer twist'' Prima''Wickedly funny'' Sunday Mirror________To mark the twelve days of Christmas, he gives me a gift every day, each more horrible than the last . . .I am missing. Held captive by a blue-eyed stranger.The twelfth day is getting closer. After that, there will be no more Christmas cheer for me. No mince pies, no carols. No way out . . .________A gripping and chilling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and Harriet Tyce.What readers are saying: ***** ''Entertaining, dark and full of suspense, with a slithering of wit for good measure.''***** ''The twist took my breath away. I couldn''t put it down.''***** ''Should you want a captivating, dark, twisted and enthralling festive read . . . then look no further.''

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Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetime.This isn't science fiction.It's astropolitics. Space is already central to our lives on Earth, from communication and military strategy to international relations. Now, it is becoming the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation - and, possibly, conquest.With China, the USA and Russia leading the way, we're heading up and out, and we're taking our power struggles with us. If you've ever wondered why humans are going back to the Moon, which countries will benefit most from space exploration, and if lasers on satellites will lead to space wars, the answers are here. As we enter a new age of the space race, this gripping book will help you understand how it will transform the future of global politics on Earth.This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity.

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For fans of Legends and Lattes, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and The Baby Dragon Café, this queer time-travel fantasy is the perfect cosy read for winter nights. "The most delightful time travel novel ever!" Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop"A delightful and whimsical new fairy tale brimming with sartorial charm and time-travelling escapades." Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson Cranes Anyone who has hiked through time knows the town of Pocket. It’s the place time-travellers first reach after they stumble away from their hometime, before they reach their intended new destination. In Pocket, travellers can take care of all their needs before continuing their journey: a hot meal, a cold shower, helpful information – and appropriate clothing from Costumes for Time Travellers, Mena’s shop, filled with clothes and cloth from every era. To Calisto, Pocket is home. They love their grandmother Mena’s clothes shop where they work and where they meet and help many travellers a day. Calisto has no intention of travelling themself – it’s too dangerous. For Fawkes, travelling is life. He put on time boots when he was young and has been stumbling through eras ever since. But when Fawkes floats into Pocket, Calisto is captivated as never before. They must choose whether to remain in the safety of their town, or follow Fawkes on a journey through the timelands to help protect all they hold dear. "A cosy, warm hug of a book, filled with all of my favourite things. A. R. Capetta is at the peak of their powers." Wren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe "A soft yet thrilling romantic fantasy. With lovable characters who are so easy to adore and one of the most fascinating worlds and concepts I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing." Kacen Callender, author of Felix Ever After

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How you use your free time will make or break your success. The secret? It''s not about working harder or finding more time to do work. It''s about designing the freedom to engage in the high-value work that brings you energy and fulfillment. This is at the heart of the message that has made Dan Martell the world''s most popular SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) coach. Now, in his first book, BUY BACK YOUR TIME, he teaches entrepreneurs at every level how to scale their business, fast, while avoiding burnout. Trading money for time - that is, literally buying back free space in your calendar - will give you more financial success than you ever dreamed was possible. With over two decades of experience as a serial entrepreneur and founder, Dan Martell will teach you the secrets to work less and play more while building an empire. He''ll dig into the practical steps that will allow you to start buying back time immediately, while also developing operating procedures and hiring practices that will ensure rapid and robust growth. And he will teach you how to invest in your newfound time wisely - at work and at home - so you keep building your empire while living your best life. BUY BACK YOUR TIME is the definitive guide for entrepreneurs at every level on how to succeed in business while enjoying more freedom than you ever imagined.

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The follow-on to Time to Think and Living with Time to Think.-''As we make sense of change in the 21st century, a deep understanding of the Thinking Environment should be part of every leadership development programme. It intrinsically values the contribution and humanity of each person, and drives team effectiveness. Its power is evident in higher quality relationships, as well as in shorter, smarter meetings. Bravo!'' - Rosemary Grant, Statutory Director, Johnson & Johnson Medical UKThe quality of everything we do depends on the quality of the thinking we do first. The leaders, professionals, parents and teachers who understand this are at the top of their fields and inspire some of the finest independent thinking in their environments. In More Time to Think, Nancy Kline shares ten effective ways to help people think for themselves with rigour, imagination, courage and grace. From learning that the mind works best in the presence of a question (so never be afraid to risk being wrong) and that a key factor in the quality of a person''s thinking is how they are treated by the people with them while they are thinking, to the importance of appreciation and of facing what you have been denying, Nancy Kline shows how to create a successful Thinking Environment, whether for two people or a larger group.-Praise for Time to Think''Do not be fooled by the simplicity of this process. It will unleash the power of your whole organisation.'' - British Telecom''This process is not just a set of techniques. It''s a way of being in the world.'' - Shirley Edwards, Xerox CorporationPraise for Living with Time to Think''A beautiful book. Every page is a gift. Its compassionate wisdom illuminates your life and invites you to greater intimacy with your best and truest self. Nancy Kline writes to her god-daughters, and in so doing, offers timeless wisdom for us all.'' - Mark Williams, co-author of Mindfulness

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Cooking for two is feeding yourself and your partner, your best friend, your favorite sibling. It can be a magical endeavor—you don’t need a full house to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious, nourishing meal, and A Meal for Two provides all of the tools and inspiration you will need. The book starts with easy, speedy, 15-minute weekday meals packed with flavor for when you’re short on time. A section on “nights in with your favorite person” is perfect when you’ve got a little extra time to play with, and there are meals for weekend moments when you may be looking to get a little fancy. Desserts and drinks for two will round out the meals, and there’s also a section on what to do with any leftovers. In under 15 minutes make Crispy Gnocchi with Corn, Ricotta & Spinach on a Tuesday, or Cheeseburger Tacos on a Thursday. If you’ve got a little more bandwidth, Schnitzel with Kohlrabi Slaw or Vodka Gochujang pasta are sure to win over your bestie or other half. And on a slow Sunday, try your hand at Spicy Makhani Paneer Curry & Fresh Parathas—the leftovers can also become an Indian Crispy Rice and Herb Salad. Don’t forget a lighter than light Earl Grey Chocolate Pudding, or Crispy Thai Banana Roti for your sweet-toothed friend. The Clarified Espresso Martini and the Perfect Negroni each make two drinks, but you may want to have both! Whether you’re looking for some inspiration while pressed for time, want something a little luxurious for a date night, or are relearning how to cook as an empty-nester, A Meal for Two is sure to win you and your loved one over with 95 recipes to make again and again.

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*THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*A memoir of Tim Curry's life’s work - including the iconic Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show - and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry as we know it today. 'Riotous fun' Telegraph'Searingly intimate...highly entertaining' New York Times'A witty page-turner, full of life. Come for the career, stay for the celebrity encounters: impromptu dinners with David Bowie after stage performances of The Rocky Horror Show; working through bowls of cocaine at Studio 54 with Truman Capote and Andy Warhol, and a hilariously catty encounter with Donald Trump on the set of Home Alone 2' GuardianThere are few stars in Hollywood today that can boast the kind of resume Emmy award-winning actor Tim Curry has built over the past five decades. From his breakout role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to his iconic depiction as the sadistic clown Pennywise in It to his critically acclaimed role as the original King Arthur in both the Broadway and West End versions of Spamalot, Curry redefined what it meant to be a “character actor,” potraying heroes and villains alike with complexity, nuance, and a genuine understanding of human darkness. He’s had dozens of roles across movies, TV shows, and musicals; lent his instantly recognizable voice to dozens of voice roles, audiobooks, and videogames; and he’s changed the lives of countless fans in the process. Now, in his memoir, Curry takes readers behind-the-scenes of his rise to fame from his early beginnings as a military BRAT with difficult family dynamics, to his formative years in boarding school and university, to the moment when he hit the stage for the first time. He goes in-depth about what it was like to work on some of the most emblematic works of the 20th century, constantly switching between a camera and a live audience. He also explores the voicework that defined his later career and provided him with a chance to pivot after surviving a catastrophic stroke in 2012 that nearly took his life. With the upcoming 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the 40th anniversary of Clue, there’s never been a better time for Tim to share his story with the world. *A Sunday Times bestseller October 2025

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The Journal for Us will give you a hopeful outlook, a game plan, and the guidance you need to enjoy the happy and healthy marriage you long for.In this journal, which can be read alongside The Fight for Us, Rebekah and Gabe Lyons help you improve intimacy, connection, and understanding in your marriage by guiding you through the ten most important conversations every couple needs to have. It''s normal for couples to experience tension in everyday encounters but not always get to the root of why they feel so disconnected, which can lead to unnecessary hurt on both sides.In The Journal for Us, Rebekah and Gabe offer biblical wisdom and encouragement, as well as practical guidance on how to reflect, process, and discuss your relationship with your spouse in ways that make your marriage stronger.With guided direction, inspiring quotes, thoughtful reflection questions, and plenty of writing space, you and your spouse will learn to communicate and work through the critical conversations every couple must navigate to enjoy a healthy marriage. From topics like your deepest longings and childhood experiences to sex, money, health, careers, parenting, conflict, and faith, you will realize that you are not alone in charting the course for how your marriage will remain resilient under pressure.Through this journal experience, you''ll be given the tools you need to:Deepen your friendship and intimacy as a coupleUnderstand why you fight, how you fight, and what you fight about so you can learn to fight for what matters mostLearn how God designed you to function both individually and as a coupleReflect before you talk, start the conversation, and discover each other''s perspectivesSet goals and rhythms that help you to effectively communicate your needs and listen with understandingLearn how to move forward in unity Your marriage is worth fighting for. But sometimes you can''t see anything past the strain and struggle. Don''t lose hope! Use this journal as the powerful resource it is to help you and your spouse move toward the stronger, deeper marriage you''ve been longing for. When you learn to fight for what matters most, you will thrive--not just survive--in your marriage.

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God''s Promises® for Your Every Need quickly guides you to the most beloved and helpful verses for your circumstances, whether you''re seeking God''s promises and answers for your own life or for a friend.No matter what season of life we are in, we need reassurance of God''s promises to us--reminders that God is with us, ready to meet our needs with His love, provision, and direction. God''s Promises for Your Every Need provides:A collection of hundreds of verses in a larger convenient formatShort readings and prayers make it a perfect companion for time alone with GodVerses from the trusted New King James Version of the Bible arranged topically to address every season of life and answer readers'' most pressing questionsScriptures to comfort in times of worry, offer direction in times of crisis, and reassure you of God''s love in times of discouragement Whether you''re considering this for a gift or self-purchase, you should know God''s Promises for Your Every Need is:Perfect for men and women of all agesA quick and easy-to-use Scripture reference With 15 million copies of God''s Promises® books sold, these books are a perfect guide for when you crave a word of encouragement or you need biblical direction. When you live with God''s promises in your life, you will be blessed beyond your wildest imagination.

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If the most precious thing we have is time, the most highly prized expertise should be knowing how to spend it well. Yet, busier than ever, do we really understand which experiences bring us joy and success, and which don’t? After all, we’ve learned how to spot the difference between junk foods and superfoods.When you discover the equivalent rules for time, it’ll change how you live your life. In his first book since the era-defining Stuffocation, cultural commentator and bestselling author James Wallman investigates the persistent problem of wasted, unfulfilling time, and finds a powerful answer — a revolutionary approach to life based on the latest scientific discoveries. At its heart is the inspiring revelation that, when you play by the new rules, you can actively choose better experiences.Bursting with original stories, fresh takes on tales you thought you knew, and insights from psychology, economics, and culture, Time and How to Spend It reveals a seven-point checklist that’ll help you avoid empty experiences, and fill your free hours with exciting and enriching ones instead. This life-enhancing book will show you how to be the hero or heroine of your own story. You’ll learn how to avoid WMDs (weapons of mass distraction), and discover the roads that lead to flow.You’ll get more out of every minute and every day; your weekends will fizz and your holidays will be deeply nourishing. You’ll not only be living the good life, but building a truly great life.

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A hilarious, minimalist story about patience and the ups and downs of waiting from author-illustrator, Alice Courtley.Rabbit is waiting for Froggo, quietly and patiently. Mouse is also waiting for Froggo, but not so quietly or patiently... "What''s a Froggo?" Mouse asks. "When will they get here? What do they look like?" Rabbit urges Mouse to wait but as more animals show up to join them, things start to get more busy and chaotic. Just as Rabbit is about to lose his temper, Mouse asks the biggest question: what if Froggo doesn''t come?Inspired by Samuel Beckett''s Waiting for Godot, Alice Courtley''s Waiting for Froggo is a minimalist story of the ups and downs of waiting with brilliantly expressive characters and charming deadpan humour. Froggo is definitely worth waiting for!

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Everyone''s favourite best worst detective is back in the sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that''s perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates and Barry Loser.Timmy is in Key West, Florida, ostensibly for the honeymoon of his mother and Doorman Dave – if they even got married, which Timmy doubts. Unfortunately for Timmy, crime doesn’t take a holiday. And because Total has fled to Cuba, Timmy must rely on a new partner for help: Doorman Dave’s nephew Emilio. Meanwhile, a surprise newcomer shows up in Timmy’s life and, as if things couldn’t get more hectic, Timmy’s pants have been stolen by a six-toed cat.

Objev podobné jako Timmy Failure: The Cat Stole My Pants - Stephan Pastis

Oh, The Things We''re For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today''s kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare. Poetically written and beautifully illustrated in Innosanto Nagara''s signature style, this book offers a vision of where we could go - and a future worth fighting for. Oh, the Things We''re For! is a book for kids, and for the young at heart of all ages.

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''an enjoyable and interesting journey through football'' Donald McRae, The Guardian''This is really good. Raw, funny and revealing on football, on Ferguson, Clough, Dalglish & worth getting for the Roy Keane selfie story alone. Emotional on his ITV exit. Talent like Tyldesley''s appeals to all ages.'' Henry Winter''Started reading this and couldn''t stop ... wise and entertaining on the big names and games. Clever work.'' Paul Hayward''Clive Tyldesley''s brilliant, emotive commentaries became the soundtrack to matches that will stay with the fans for the rest of their lives.'' Oliver HoltFootball changes everything. It changes how we feel, how we think, how we behave. It turns us into someone else. You love your team first. It''s tribal. Except I did love something else. I loved the idea of commentating on my team, on every team. I loved it even more than my team. I ditched the girl next door for the diva on the silver screen. Like all true romances, it was irrational and intoxicating, it was tangled and foolish, it became addictive and occasionally heart-breaking and it kept on changing. Two United goals inside two minutes changed it in 1999. A teenage Evertonian called Rooney twisted the plot in 2002. Three Liverpool goals in less than six minutes changed everything again in 2005. Hello, hello. Moments. Mere blinks of wide eyes. Football happens in heartbeats. Meeting those moments is my job. Seeing them, saying them, spelling out the difference they have just made. It''s all I''ve ever wanted to do. Probably all I can do. Spending time in the company of the ''greats'' of football like Sir Alex Ferguson, Bill Shankly, Brian Clough and Sir Kenny Dalglish has changed everything for me, and probably for you too.

Objev podobné jako Not For Me, Clive - Clive Tyldesley

**As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat**‘A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome – discover the joy of fermenting’ Dr Clare Bailey MosleyFrom the world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author of Food for Life, comes an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation. Of all the ways to prepare food, fermenting is surely the most mysterious, miraculous and misunderstood. As Tim Spector shows in this groundbreaking book, the science is now clear that adding fermented foods to our diets brings an astonishing range of benefits for our health. Drawing on his own cutting-edge research, and including practical tips for buying and making fermented foods, Tim demystifies the world of ferments, and introduces us to some of his favourites – from homemade kombucha and kefir, to sourdough, miso and coffee. He explores the extraordinary science of fermentation and the transformative role of microbes, in our kitchens and in our guts – and reveals why fermenting is the key to good food and good health. Ferment is the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to eat better and feel better. Praise for Tim Spector:‘One of the visionaries leading the way. His writing is illuminating and so incredibly timely.’ Yotam Ottolenghi‘No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ DAILY MAIL‘Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health for years’ THE TIMES‘The man changing how we eat’ TELEGRAPH

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There are now 26 millennials in congress - a fivefold increase gained in the last midterms. They''re governing over Midwestern cities and college towns, sitting on city councils and running for state legislatures. Some of them have been in office for a few years; one of them is running for president. In The Ones We''ve been Waiting For, TIME correspondent Charlotte Alter defines the class of young leaders who are remaking the nation, and what America will look like when they''re in charge.

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The missing pieces in your past can be deadly . . . Will Rebekah find hers before it''s too late?THE GRIPPING AND PULSE-RACING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Gripping'' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB''Smart, pacy and completely gripping - you''ll feel like you''re right there in the thick of the action. A five-star thriller'' T.M. LOGAN, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY________Two missing women.Rebekah Murphy is stranded on an island closed for the winter. Her family doesn''t know where she is. And now a killer is on her trail. She needs to survive long enough to make it back home - but what''s waiting there could be even worse.Two pieces of the same puzzle.Detective Travis can''t find Louise Mason. The case has no leads and is getting colder by the day. Then Travis gets an anonymous tip-off -but is this a clue or part of something more sinister?What links these apparently unrelated cases?Who is causing young women to disappear?And when does missing mean murder?________''Showcases Tim Weaver''s trademark clever and original plotting. Twisty, unpredictable and so gripping. That ending will stay with me for a long time. A brilliant book!'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS, bestselling author of JUST LIKE THE OTHER GIRLS''Raw, fraught, multi-layered, and a fantastic portrayal of a strong female heroine in peril'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, bestselling author of How to Disappear''An outstanding book, absolutely superb. The solution reminded me of a Russian Doll, where you take one apart to find another one still to be opened'' 5***** Reader Review''As gripping as anything he''s written before . . . Chilling'' New''This book has blown me away! I read it in a day as I physically couldn''t put it down. An absolute must-read for everyone'' 5***** Reader Review''Buckle up - this is one serious pulse-pounder'' HEATPraise for Tim Weaver''So many twists and surprises'' The Times''Bliss'' Lee Child''Terrific'' Sunday Times''Thrilling'' Richard & Judy Book Club

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'Sweet, charming, and wonderful!' Sarah Beth Durst, author of The SpellshopWhen Sadie Brooks unexpectedly loses her marketing job, she flees New York City to spend the summer with her best friend in small-town Texas, where joining his Dungeons & Dragons campaign is the perfect distraction while she plans her next steps.In the game, she becomes Jaylie, a powerful human cleric blessed by the Goddess of Luck. But in real life, Sadie believes her luck has run out - until she meets Noah Walker, the outgoing bartender roped into joining their party as Loren, an adventurous and charismatic lute-strumming elf. Just as Jaylie finds herself succumbing to the bard's charms over the course of their party's travels, Sadie also begins to fall under Noah's spell.As their relationship progresses in both worlds, Sadie wonders if what they have might last beyond the game. But like his travelling bard character, Noah never stays in one place for long. When a new opportunity arises in New York, Sadie must face the truth about why she lost her job in the first place - and whether she and Noah have found something in Texas worth staying for. Torn between her career dreams in the city and the exciting uncertainty of a new adventure, she will have no choice but to roll the dice.'Roll for Romance lands a critical hit! This swoony and nerdy romance had me kicking my feet and blushing the entire time' Mallory Marlowe, author of Love And Other Conspiracies

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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE KIND WORTH KILLINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE eDUNNIT AWARD ''A killer read with twist after twist!'' JANICE HALLETT‘A shape-shifting psychological thriller.’ THE TIMES ‘So many great twists and a truly chilling villain . . . Swanson’s best one yet.’ MARK EDWARDS''The talented Mr Swanson does it again.'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT After a whirlwind romance, quiet librarian Martha married Alan. But when she thinks she sees his mask slip, she starts to fear that his frequent travels might be a cover for something far more sinister.As she secretly starts to map his movements she unearths a string of dead women, but could these two things really be linked? Unsure of her own instincts, Martha turns to an old friend, Lily Kintner, who once helped her escape a toxic relationship in grad school. But what Martha doesn’t know is that Lily has a dark side of her own . . .''A clever, ingenious, edge-of-your-seat thriller.'' LIV CONSTANTINE''The stakes are high, the body count is higher, and yet I would still follow Lily anywhere.'' STACY WILLINGHAM''Menacing and exciting [...] It makes for a riveting entertainment.'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT‘Clever, scary, endearing and plotted like clockwork'' CRIME TIME

Objev podobné jako A Talent for Murder - Peter Swanson

THE DEBUT THRILLER IN THE BESTSELLING DAVID RAKER MISSING PERSONS SERIES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF MO HAYDER, LINWOOD BARCLAY AND MICHAEL CONNELLYOne year ago, Alex Towne''s body was found.One month ago, his mother saw him on the street.One week ago, David Raker agreed to look for him.Now he wishes he hadn''t.Mary Towne''s son, Alex, went missing six years ago. Five years later he finally turned up - as a corpse in a car wreck. Missing persons investigator David Raker doesn''t want the work: it''s clearly a sad but hopeless case of mistaken identity brought to him by a woman unable to let go of her son. But haunted by a loss of his own, Raker reluctantly agrees.Big mistake. For as he digs deeper, he discovers that Alex''s life was not the innocent one his mother believed. Buried in his past are secrets that were never meant to be found - and dark, dangerous men willing to kill to protect them. Soon Raker will discover that there are things far worse than death . . .Praise for Tim Weaver:''Weaver has delivered another cracking crime thriller'' Daily Mail''I couldn''t put it down'' The Sun''Weaver''s books get better each time - tense, complex, written with flair as well as care'' Guardian''The reader is educated as well as entertained, enthralled and intrigued. David Raker is a most complex and engaging investigator, each case leaving its mark on his soul, and ours'' Sunday Times bestselling author Liz Nugent

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Dead - Tim Weaver

"Stejskal, who served 35 years with the U.S. Army Special Forces and the CIA, convincingly describes the mission’s progress, and does a good job building suspense even if the outcome is never in doubt. Fans of realistic espionage fiction will look forward to the sequel." — Publishers Weekly"Fiction that reads like fact. Boots on the ground, real-life drama, rich with details only an insider could write… an outstanding book.” -John Stryker Meyer, MACV SOG Veteran and Author of Across The Fence: The Secret War in VietnamBerlin, 1979.When the CIA’s most valuable spy is compromised, the Agency realizes it does not have the capability to bring him to safety. If he cannot evade the dreaded East German security service, the result will be chaos and a cascade of failures throughout the Agency’s worldwide operations.Master Sergeant Kim Becker lived through the hell of Vietnam as a member of the elite Studies and Operations Group. When he lost one of his best men in a pointless operation, he began to question his mission. Now, he is serving with an even more secretive Army Special Forces unit based in Berlin on the front line of the Cold War.The CIA turns to Becker’s team of unconventional warfare specialists to pull their bacon out of the fire. Becker and his men must devise a plan to get him out by whatever means possible. It''s a race against time to prepare and execute the plan while, alone in East Berlin, the agent must avoid his nemesis and play for time inside the hostile secret service headquarters he has betrayed.One question remains — is the man worth the risk?

Objev podobné jako A Question of Time - James Stejskal

THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARD NOMINEE, FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF NO ONE HOMEA SECRET THAT WILL CHANGE LIVES FOREVERWhen Emily Kane arrives at her sister Carrie''s house, she finds the front door unlocked and no one inside. Dinner''s cooking, the TV''s on. Carrie, her husband and their two daughters are gone.When the police draw a blank, Emily asks missing persons investigator David Raker to find them. It''s clear someone doesn''t want the family found.But as he gets closer to the truth, Raker begins to uncover evidence of a sinister cover-up, spanning decades and costing countless lives.And worse, in trying to find Emily''s missing family, he might just have made himself the next target . . .Praise for Tim Weaver:''I couldn''t put it down'' - Sun''Weaver''s books get better each time - tense, complex, written with flair as well as care'' - Guardian''Weaver has delivered another cracking crime thriller'' - Daily Mail''The reader is educated as well as entertained, enthralled and intrigued. David Raker is a most complex and engaging investigator, each case leaving its mark on his soul, and ours'' Sunday Times bestselling author Liz Nugent

Objev podobné jako Never Coming Back - Tim Weaver

A time travel story like never before! Get ready for time travelling adventures in this epic graphic novel as heroic robot soldier Steel Commando battles his way across past, present, and future to stop the forces of evil and save the day! Invented by Professor Brayne, The Steel Commando is a robot created at the height of World War II. Fighting giant bats whilst riding a missile above London the story only gets more awesome from there, with the nefarious Doktor Von Hoffman sending his minions after Professor Brayne''s new secret weapon plans! Together with his friends, Ernie and Penny, Steel Commando will have to travel into the future, the past and modern day London, battling the powerful Mark II Robot and the villainous Maxine Von Klorr in order to stop Von Hoffman from winning the war. Heavy metal mayhem awaits! Part of the Monster Fun Collection, spinning from the pages of the hit UK comic, this brilliant range of books aims to inspire children to love reading through incredible stories and cool characters.

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Around the world the foundations of democracy, freedom, civil liberties are being eroded – what can be done? Are we living through the end of the democratic moment? While democracy once seemed the bedrock of Western societies, the past few decades have revealed a fragile reality. Once liberal countries are turning to authoritarianism, wealthy individuals and corporations are interfering with elections evermore flagrantly, and faith in democracy has plummeted among every demographic. What happened? From gerrymandering and partisanship to corporate interference and tainted donations, A. C. Grayling reveals the forces undermining our democratic ideals and offers bold solutions. An urgent wake-up call to the risks this poses to us all, For The People reminds us why democracy remains worth fighting for.

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EYE OF THE RAVEN, THE FANTASTIC NEW HISTORICAL EPIC FROM TIM HODKINSON, OUT NOW!Not everyone will survive, but who will conquer all in Odin''s game? AD 934. Eighteen years ago, a young woman fled her home to save the life of her unborn child. Now he is grown, a witch foretells that evil from her past is reaching out again to threaten her son. Outlawed from his home in Iceland, Einar Unnsson is thrown on the mercy of his uncle, the infamous Jarl Thorfinn ''Skull Cleaver'' of Orkney. Einar joins forces with a Norse-Irish princess and a company of wolfskin-clad warriors to play a deadly game for control of the Irish Sea, where warriors are the pawns of kings and jarls and the powerful are themselves mere game pieces on the tafl board of the gods. Together they embark on a quest where Einar must fight unimaginable foes, forge new friendships, and discover what it truly means to be a warrior. As the clouds of war gather, betrayal follows betrayal and Einar realises the only person he can really trust is himself.Reviews for Tim Hodkinson''For fans of BERNARD CORNWELL, GEORGE R.R. MARTIN AND THEODORE BRUN'' Historical Novel Society''An excellently written page-turner, with a feel for the period which invites you into the era and keeps you there'' Historical Writers Association''A gripping action adventure like the sagas of old; and once finished, you just want to go back and read it all over again'' Melisende''s Library

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EYE OF THE RAVEN, THE THRILLING NEW VIKING ADVENTURE FROM TIM HODKINSON, OUT NOW!Einar Unnsson will be a great warrior, whether he wants it or not...AD 935. Late Winter, City of Jorvik. Icelandic nobleman Einar Unnsson is destined to be a great Viking warrior. He has already defeated the men sent to kill him by his notorious father, the ''Skull Cleaver'' Jarl Thorfinn of Orkney. He has a gift that makes him lethal in battle. And he has cast it all off to become a bard. Yet when Einar is attacked, it is not his poetry but the skilled archer and Norse-Irish princess Affreca who saves him. She''d assumed Einar had left to raise an army, challenge Thorfinn and seize Orkney. Now she knows the truth, she''s determined to set him back onto his rightful path. Einar soon finds himself entangled in Affreca''s own mission. She''s seeking the Raven Banner, a banner that legend has it is imbued with powerful magic: a gift from the Norse God Odin, which will make any army that marches behind it victorious in battle. But many desire the Raven Banner. Soon, Einar has no choice but to face his fate and swing his sword once more...Reviews for Tim Hodkinson''A superb author of Dark Age fiction'' Simon Turney''An excellently written page-turner'' Historical Writers Association''A gripping action adventure like the sagas of old'' Melisende''s Library''Fast-paced, detailed and brilliantly written'' Historical Novel Society

Objev podobné jako The Raven Banner - Tim Hodkinson

St Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow (Vasily Ivanovich Bellavin, 1865-1925) is one of the most important figures of both Russian and Orthodox Church history in the twentieth century. Yet ninety years after his death this remains the only complete biography ever published in the English language. It has now been updated and revised with a new preface and bibliography, together with revised and additional endnotes, by Scott M. Kenworthy. All together these reveal a picture of a man whom no one expected to be chosen as Patriarch. Nevertheless he humbly accepted the call of God and the people to guide the Church during the most turbulent of times as it faced both internal upheavals and external persecution. As he said in his speech immediately following his election as Patriarch in 1917, ??I am entrusted with the care for all the Russian churches, and what awaits me is the gradual dying for them all my days.? Both specialists and general readers will become better acquainted with St Tikhon through this modest but carefully crafted monograph.

Objev podobné jako Chosen for His People - Jane Swan

Hemingway''s great novel of the Spanish Civil War''The world is a fine place and worth fighting for and I hate very much to leave it''High in the pine forests of the Spanish Sierra, a guerrilla band prepares to blow up a vital bridge. Robert Jordan, a young American volunteer, has been sent to handle the dynamiting. There, in the mountains, he finds the dangers and the intense comradeship of war. And there he discovers Maria, a young woman who has escaped from Franco''s rebels...''A sparse, masculine, world-weary meditation on death, ideology and the savagery of war in general'' Sunday Telegraph''One of the greatest novels which our troubled age will produce'' Observer **One of the BBC''s 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**

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Unsettling, brilliantly plotted, and satisfyingly complex, these books are unputdownable. If you haven't yet met Raker, you're in for a treat' MICK HERRON'Grips like a vice and twists like a rollercoaster. Impossibly clever.Impossible to put down' CHRIS WHITAKERONE DAY AGO... On the night Tom Brenner and his nine-year-old son Leo visit the Seven Peaks theme park, they head straight for the ghost house. They go in.But they don't come out. Somewhere inside the ride, impossible as it seems, the two of them simply vanish. FORTY YEARS AGO...When Rebekah Murphy was three, her mother walked out of their childhood home and never returned. Nearly four decades on, Fiona Murphy is still missing. But then, out of the blue, a letter arrives in the post.It says it's from Fiona. NOW... Missing persons investigator David Raker is hired by Rebekah to find out if the letter is actually from her mother - and soon makes a connection to the Brenners.But these are mysteries whose secrets were never meant to be found. And with his closest ally under arrest and about to reveal some truths of his own, the danger to Raker is coming from all sides... Praise For Tim Weaver:'Terrific' Sunday Times'A writer at the top of his game' Claire Douglas'Packed with twists' Daily Express'Genuinely original' Gillian McAllister'What a talent' Daily Mail'Impressive' Guardian

Objev podobné jako The Last Goodbye - Tim Weaver

A family fishing trip turns out to be full of learning fun for Timmy. Watch how he discovers facts about refraction, and becomes an expert that advises others too!Discover, experiment and learn with the little scientists! Each little scientist has something new to teach young readers. Every book in the series is centred around a science phenomenon, ranging from the water cycle to light refraction to static electricity. Through engaging narratives and whimsical illustrations, ''I''m a Little Scientist'' introduces young children to the exciting and ever-changing world of science. Go beyond the story with fun activities and simple experiments to encourage interactive learning! Each book features two pages of scientific experiments for children to put what they''ve learnt into action.Everyone can be a little scientist!

Objev podobné jako Timmy Understands Refraction - Dongni Bao

The thrilling new Whale Road Chronicles Viking adventure. Einar and the Wolf Coats venture south, but danger and bloodshed is never far away.Einar and the Wolf Coats have angered most of the kings of Northern Europe. With England no refuge, their only solution is to set sail across the Whale Road.A chance encounter with a slave trader leads them to Muslim Spain, but what starts as a joyous homecoming for one of the crew ends in the Caliph''s infamous dungeons.The Mediterranean proves a perilous sea. Byzantine warships roam, armed with liquid fire that can torch man and ship alike. Viking mercenaries and pirate lords alike spill blood for gold or glory.With a chance to retake his stolen kingdom of Orkney, Einar must first save an innocent life... and risk his own and those of his crew once more.Reviews for Tim Hodkinson''Epic, violent storytelling and great fun to read'' The Times''A fascinating and undeniably epic tale... Highly recommended!'' Theodore Brun''A relentless tale that will leave you breathless for more'' Richard Cullen''A superb author of dark age fiction'' Simon Turney

Objev podobné jako The Blazing Sea - Tim Hodkinson

THE LATEST SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB THRILLER PICK FROM THE AUTHOR OF YOU WERE GONE''THE TENTH IN THE TERRIFIC DAVID RAKER SERIES - BLISS!'' LEE CHILDNine neighbours gather for a dinner party.But by the next morning, they had disappeared without a trace.No bodies. No evidence. No clues.Two and a half years later, it remains a mystery. Desperate for answers, the families of the missing turn to investigator David Raker.How did an entire village vanish overnight?And is he looking for nine missing people, or nine dead bodies?''I was hooked from beginning to end. A dark, thrilling rollercoaster of a read that is not only unputdownable but has heart'' Claire Douglas''From the moment I read the intriguing premise for this book, I couldn''t wait to dive in - and I wasn''t disappointed. A clever and original plot, expertly executed'' Rachel AbbottPraise for Tim Weaver:''So many twists and surprises'' Times''Impressive'' Guardian''I couldn''t put it down'' Sun''It had me racing to the end'' Fiona Barton''Genuinely original'' Gillian McAllisterTim Weaver, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024

Objev podobné jako No One Home - Tim Weaver

THE GRIPPING DAVID RAKER SHORT STORY COLLECTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR . . .''The mystery behind the stories had my imagination running wild'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Draws you in right from the start . . . Full of suspense'' 5***** READER REVIEW''Each story is intriguing, compelling and addictive. Brilliant'' 5***** READER REVIEW________FOUR MYSTERIESIt''s a night just like any other in the Conister home - but then Paul heads upstairs and never comes back.When his wife Maggie goes to see where he is, she can''t find him. His phone and wallet are by the bed. The windows are locked from the inside.Paul has vanished.FOUR STORIESMissing persons investigator David Raker is an expert in locating the lost. So when he''s hired by Maggie, he knows that in every disappearance - however impossible it seems - there''s an answer.What he doesn''t know yet is that his search for Paul Conister will become linked to three other mysteries . . .ONE CONNECTIONA night patrolman on the London Underground makes a deadly discovery.A cold case is reopened - but the key witness appears to no longer exist.And thousands of miles away, a random shooting may not be random at all.David Raker is key to unlocking the truth . . .________Praise for Tim Weaver:''Smart, pacy and completely gripping'' T.M. LOGAN''So many twists and surprises'' TIMES''Impressive'' GUARDIAN''Terrific'' SUNDAY TIMES''I couldn''t put it down'' SUN''Twisty, unpredictable and so gripping'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS''Packed with twists'' DAILY EXPRESS ''Genuinely original'' GILLIAN MCALLISTER

Objev podobné jako The Shadow at the Door - Tim Weaver

Follow the story of a little girl as she learns to slow down, be patient and appreciate that some things in life are worth waiting for. When you’re little, the world can seem like a truly slow-moving place. Waiting for school to finish, staring at the clock, wishing it would move. Joining seemingly never-ending queues, urging them to speed up. Staring longingly at a hot cake baking in the oven. Jumping into bed, lying down and drifting off to sleep. Waiting can seem to last a lifetime. And then, as soon as you wake up… the race begins – hurry up, let’s get a move on – we’re going to be late! This book is all about a little girl learning to be patient. As she slowly opens her eyes to the wonder of nature, she uncovers that some things are really worth waiting for. Animals wake from hibernation, seeds bloom into flowers, trees turn into forests and snails form beautiful, glittering trails.A wonderful book for kids who always ask, ‘are we there yet?!’ Encourage them to go with the flow with this relatable story that has stylish and soothing illustrations on each page. An important message wrapped in an enjoyable and comforting story that kids will love to pick up off the bookshelf.

Objev podobné jako In Time - Marina Ruiz

The vast crescent of British-ruled territories from India down to Singapore appeared in the early stages of the Second World War a massive asset in the war with Germany, providing huge quantities of soldiers and raw materials and key part of an impregnable global network denied to the Nazis. Within a few weeks in 1941-2 a Japanese invasion had destroyed all this, almost effortlessly taking the ''impregnable fortress'' of Singapore with its 80,000 strong garrison, and sweeping through South and Southeast Asia to the frontier of India itself. This revolutionary, absolutely gripping book brings to life the entire experience of South and Southeast Asia in this extraordinary period, telling the story from an Indian, Burmese, Chinese or Malay perspective as much as from that of the British or Japanese. Effectively it is the story of the birth of modern South and Southeast Asia and the hopes and fears of the dozens of ''forgotten armies'' marching through the jungle battlefields, so many dying for causes swept away by the reality that emerged in 1945. Even as the British successfully fought back in the bloodiest battles in South and Southeast Asia''s history, there was no going back to colonial rule.

Objev podobné jako Forgotten Armies - Christopher Bayly, Tim Harper

A gentle guide for end of life care aimed at families and caregivers.Caring for the Dying describes a whole new way to approach death and dying. It explores how the dying and their families can bring deep meaning and great comfort to the care given at the end of a life. Created by Henry Fersko-Weiss, the end-of-life doula model is adapted from the work of birth doulas and helps the dying to find meaning in their life, express that meaning in powerful and beautiful legacies, and plan for the final days. The approach calls for around-the-clock vigil care, so the dying person and their family have the emotional and spiritual support they need along with guidance on signs and symptoms of dying. It also covers the work of reprocessing a death with the family afterward and the early work of grieving.Emphasis is placed on the space around the dying person and encourages the use of touch, guided imagery, and ritual during the dying process. Throughout the book Fersko-Weiss tells amazing and encouraging stories of the people he has cared for, as well as stories that come from doulas he has trained and worked with over the years.The guidance provided can help a dying person, their family, and caregivers to transform the dying experience from one of fear and despair into one that is uplifting and even life affirming. You will see death in a new light and gain a different perspective on how to help the dying. It may even change the way you live your life right now.

Objev podobné jako Caring for the Dying - Henry Fersko-Weiss