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THE NEW NOVEL FROM ONE OF THE UK\'S FAVOURITE CRIME WRITERS WITH OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD.Readers can\'t get enough of Geraldine Steel:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Cannot recommend this series enough\'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'A cracking series!\'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'The Geraldine Steel series just gets better and better\'A man is found dead, lying at the bottom of the stairs to his flat, his body blocking the door of the elderly woman who lives downstairs.The worried landlord who finds the body seeks advice from his friend\'s wife - now Detective Inspector Ariadne Moralis. Something in his demeanour hints at a hidden secret.When it becomes apparent that the body has been moved, it is clear the man’s death was not an accident.With only an elderly witness who seems hesitant to disclose all she heard unless the price is right, and a key suspect on the run having fled the scene, Ariadne finds herself grasping at straws.DNA evidence supports the witness’s claims that the victim had two girlfriends, Carly is unwilling to cooperate. Lauren is missing.The motive remains unclear, and the case becomes a confounding maze of unanswered questions, pushing Ariadne to her limits.Meanwhile, Geraldine Steel, adjusting to the routine of new motherhood, longs for the thrill of being at the centre of an investigation. As the body count grows, and every lead seems to turn out to be a dead end, the case quickly throws up more questions than answers, and Ariadne is rapidly out of her depth.Can her friend Geraldine Steel help her uncover the truth? Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Absolutely, positively an incredible read!!!! I found myself laughing out loud, yet also feeling pain for the Supremes as they faced life\'s challenges... I am now a #1 fan!\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Pull up a chair by the window table at Big Earl\'s diner and meet the Supremes: three women from Plainview, Indiana, who\'ve been best friends since their high school days in the 1960s. Through life\'s ups and down the Supremes are always by each other\'s side... There\'s Clarice, a pious wife and mother who is struggling with her husband\'s infidelity; Barbara Jean, who must confront the tragic reverberations of a youthful love affair; and Odette, whose fearlessness has saved her friends many times, but who now faces a terrifying situation of her own.Over iced tea and pecan pie, through forty years of marriage, children, happiness and the blues, the inseparable trio take on the world together.Come join them as they share the juiciest gossip, the occasional tear, and the most uproarious laughter... at the same time, at the same table, at Earl\'s All-You-Can-Eat.Readers are falling in love with the Supremes:\'I laughed, I cried... I loved every minute of it... I wonder what the Supremes are doing right now... Wonderful\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'I LOVED this book... I couldn\'t get enough of it... It is a wonderful book that can take you, in one sitting, from laughing out loud (which Mama Dora, the tent revival, and wedding scene all do!) to sobbing (I\'ll save spoiler details here), back to laughing out loud again\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'A warm, richly-woven book that is both moving and funny... I laughed and cried along with the central characters... there is a wedding scene that will make you cry with laughter... I love this novel for its quirky unfolding of life in a small American town... a quirky and utterly delightful read\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'I literally laughed out loud (and sniffed a few tears, I admit)... Read it and enjoy!\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Funny, witty, heartfelt.... Touching, soothing, makes you believe in love and friendship, triggers a good laugh. A real tingling bubble bath for the soul!\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'This book feels so REAL!... Everyone is so very realistically drawn. I just love this book\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'I loved this book. Every time I sat down to read, I slipped comfortably into the story and felt like I was an honorary Supreme... I truly did not want the story to end\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0311, Διαστάσεις: 13.3x13.3cm

The USA Today Bestseller An extraordinary novel of hope and heartbreak, this is a story about a family separated by the Holocaust and their harrowing journey back to each other. My brother’s tears left a delicate, clean line on his face. I stroked his cheek, whispered, it’s really you… Dov and Yitzhak live in a small village in the mountains of Hungary, isolated both from the world and from the horrors of the war. But one day in 1944, everything changes. The Nazis storm the homes of the Jewish villagers and inform them they have one hour. One hour before the train will take them to Auschwitz. Six decades later, from the safety of their living rooms at home in Israel, the brothers finally break their silence to a friend who will never let their stories be forgotten. Narrated in a poetic style reminiscent of Margaret Atwood, Malka Adler has penned a visceral yet essential read for those who have found strength, solace and above all, hope, in books like The Choice by Edith Eger and The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe. Praise for The Brothers of Auschwitz ‘I sat down and read this within a few hours, my wife is now reading it and it is bringing tears to her eyes’ Amazon reviewer ‘The story is so incredible and the author writes so beautifully that it is impossible to stay indifferent’ Amazon reviewer ‘It is a book we all must read, read in order to know … It is harsh, enthralling, earth-shattering, rattling – but we must. And nothing less’ Aliza Ziegler, Editor-in-Chief at Proza Books, Yedioth Ahronoth Publishing House ‘Great courage is needed to write as Adler does – without softening, without beautifying, without leaving any room to imagination’ Yehudit Rotem, Haaretz-International New York Times ‘This is a book we are not allowed not to read’ Leah Roditi, At Magazine Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Life affirming, triumphant and tragic . . . masterfully told. . . but also a wonderful page-turner\' Guardian\'Brilliant and hugely ambitious\' New York Times\'Extraordinary\' Telegraph___HERE IS A SMALL FACT - YOU ARE GOING TO DIE1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall.SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THIS NOVEL IS NARRATED BY DEATH___Over 16 million copies sold worldwide.Now a major motion picture. Σελίδες: 560, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0116, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

More adventures of the irrepressible Iggy as told by her sister Flo, by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park. At home, all Iggy could think and talk about was babies.“Pleeease have one more, “ she said. “Just one.” Iggy is OBSESSED with babies and wants more than anything in the world to have a new baby brother or baby sister to play with. But mum is far too tired to have another baby – she says just thinking about having another one makes her tired, so when Iggy’s Auntie Kate comes to visit all the way from America with some very special news, Iggy can’t believe her luck. This is the third outing for Jenny Valentine’s endearing siblings. Each chapter is a complete and satisfying story in its own right, perfect for newly-confident readers to enjoy alone, or for reading aloud at bedtime. Illustrated throughout in with black & white line drawings by Joe Berger, who was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award for his picture book, Bridget Fidget. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Lucilla has spent a lifetime making the Hampshire estate of Damerosehay a tranquil haven for the Eliot family. When her favourite grandson, David, falls in love with an unsuitable woman Lucilla feels is unsuitable, she sees her most cherished ambitions put at risk. But can she persuade David and Nadine to put duty before love? Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0829, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Jesse and Lee share a house owned by a very nice Chinese dentist, where it rains in the hall. They move to cabins on the cliffs at Big Sur where the deafening croaks of frogs can be temporarily silenced by the cry, \'Campbell\'s Soup\'. Ultimately, we learn how the frogs are permanently silenced . . . and dreams disperse around a fire into 186,000 endings per second. In anticipating flower power and the ideals of the Sixties, Brautigan\'s debut novel was at least a decade before its time and remains a weird and brilliant classic. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Filled with heartbreak, redemption, dark magic and bloodthirsty vampires, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is the stunning second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent.Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the bloody tournament known as the Kejari, Oraya is now a prisoner in her own kingdom and grieving the only family she ever had. She’s left with only one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn, the vampire who betrayed her.The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood has dug their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside. When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom – and seeking her revenge against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she’ll need to harness an ancient power, intertwined with her father’s greatest secrets.With enemies closing in on all sides, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power – and the devastating love that could be her downfall . . .The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King is a compulsive dark fantasy from Carissa Broadbent, and sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Serpent and the Wings of Night. Continue the series with The Songbird & the Heart of Stone, the third book in the addictive romantasy series.Readers are obsessed with the Crowns of Nyaxia series . . .‘A fantasy emotional rollercoaster’‘Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story’‘A must-read’‘Believe the hype’The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the first book in Crowns of Nyaxia series, was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23. Its sequel, The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King, was an instant No. 5 New York Times bestseller and No. 9 USA Today bestseller on 04/06/2024. Σελίδες: 768, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1126, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

Fluke is the moving story of a dog with the memories of a human, with the signature twisting plot Master of Horror James Herbert is famed for.A dog wanders the streets, compelled by a ravenous hunger. Hunting a prey he cannot not define, driven by a primal instinct he cannot ignore. He is more than he thinks, more than he can remember and in the depths of his brain the memory of what he once was is clawing for release . . . Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1030, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Daníel and Áróra hunt a brutal killer when a shipping container with the bodies of five women is found outside Reykjavik, as Áróra continues the search for her missing sister. Book three in the addictive, chilling An Áróra Investigation series.    ‘Lilja Sigurðardóttir is good at describing the dark and cold of her native Iceland — and making you laugh … telling a terrific tale with twist after twist’ The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH ‘Another action-packed and pacy thriller … The writing is crisp and clear, plotting ingenious and characterisation so vivid’ Liz Nugent   ‘Icelandic crime queen Lilja Sigurðardóttir goes from strength to strength, as is proved by White as Snow … protagonists tackling sub-zero temperatures and baffling crimes’ Financial Times ––––   On a snowy winter morning, an abandoned shipping container is discovered near Reykjavík. Inside are the bodies of five young women – one of them barely alive.   As Icelandic Police detective Daníel struggles to investigate the most brutal crime of his career, Áróra looks into the background of a suspicious man, who turns out to be engaged to Daníel\'s former wife, and the connections don’t stop there…   Daníel and Áróra’s cases pit them both against ruthless criminals with horrifying agendas, while Áróra persists with her search for her missing sister, Ísafold, whose devastating disappearance continues to haunt her.   As the temperature drops and the 24-hour darkness and freezing snow hamper their efforts, their investigations become increasingly dangerous … for everyone.   Atmospheric, twisty and breathtakingly tense, White as Snow is the third instalment in the riveting, award-winning An Áróra Investigation series, as crimes committed far beyond Iceland’s shores come home…  Shortlisted for The Blood Drop – Icelandic Crime Novel of the Year, 2022  ––––––––  Praise for the An Áróra Investigation series:   \'Icelandic crime-writing at its finest’ Shari Lapena   \'Lilja Sigurdardottir is rapidly becoming my favourite Icelandic writer\' The Times \'Chilly and chilling … another tense and thrilling read!\' Tariq Ashkanani   \'The Icelandic scenery and weather are beautifully evoked…\' Daily Mail   ‘A stand-out voice in Iceland Noir\' James Oswald   \'Sure to please Scandi-noir fans\' Publishers Weekly   \'So atmospheric\' Crime Monthly   \'Another bleak, unpredictable classic\' Metro   \'Tough, uncompromising and unsettling\' Val McDermid   \'Tense and pacey\' Guardian   \'Deftly plotted\' Financial Times   ‘Breathtakingly original\' New York Journal of Books   \'Taut, gritty and thoroughly absorbing\' Booklist   \'A stunning addition to the icy-cold crime genre\' Foreword Reviews   ‘A thrilling ride, super-addictive, fast-paced and atmospheric’ From Belgium with Booklove   ‘Another emotional, pacy, tension-filled and highly topical investigation’ Jen Med’s Book Reviews Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1012, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER** Foreword by Tom Hanks.  The book that inspired Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed TV series, and its sequel, Masters of the Air.    In Band of Brothers, Stephen E. Ambrose pays tribute to the men of Easy Company, a crack rifle company in the US Army. From their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to the dangerous parachute landings on D-Day and their triumphant capture of Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Berchtesgaden. Ambrose tells the story of this remarkable company. Repeatedly sent on the toughest missions, these brave men fought, went hungry, froze and died in the service of their country. Celebrating the 25th anniversary since the original publication, this reissue contains a new foreword from Tom Hanks who was an executive producer on the award-winning HBO series.  A tale of heroic adventures and soul-shattering confrontations, Band of Brothers brings back to life, as only Stephen E. Ambrose can, the profound ties of brotherhood forged in the barracks and on the battlefields.  ‘History boldly told and elegantly written . . . Gripping’ Wall Street Journal  ‘Ambrose proves once again he is a masterful historian . . . spellbinding’ People Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0905, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A multi-stranded historical epic set in China in 1937, when Wuhan stood alone against a whirlwind of war and violence.\'Fletcher impresses in this searing debut... Fletcher makes all his characters realistic, even if they only appear briefly, and excels at portraying the horrors of war and the moral challenges it poses. Fans of J.G. Ballard\'s Empire of the Sun will be riveted\' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review 1937. CHINA IS AT WAR.Soldiers of the Empire of Japan sweep through the country, killing and displacing the millions who stand in their way. As vast swathes of the country fall to the invaders, Wuhan, an industrial city in the centre of China, is appointed wartime capital. While the rest of the world looks the other way, the citizens of Wuhan stand alone against a whirlwind of violence – transforming militarily, educationally, medically and culturally.Their heroic efforts halted the Japanese.Weaving together a multitude of narratives, Wuhan is a historical fiction epic that pulls no punches: the heart-in-mouth tale of a peasant family forced onto a thousand-mile refugee death-march; the story of Lao She – China\'s greatest writer – leaving his family in a war zone to assist with the propaganda effort in Wuhan; the hellish battlefields of the Sino-Japanese war; the approaching global conflict seen through a host of colourful characters – from Chiang Kai-Shek, China\'s nationalist leader, to Peter Fleming, a British journalist based in Wuhan and the prototype for his younger brother Ian Fleming\'s James Bond. Σελίδες: 768, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0705, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The Crimson Petal and the White is one of the best-loved novels of recent years. Now a major BBC TV drama, it captured hearts and left readers desperate for more. In The Apple, Faber returns to Silver Street to find it still teeming with life, and conjures further tantalising glimpses of Sugar, Clara, Mr Bodley and many other favourites. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Looking for a cleaner home without the upkeep taking over your whole life?Those of us living in the real world know that it can be challenging to keep a clean and tidy home. Busy lifestyles, shared housing, physical limitations or mental health issues can all contribute to making a once calm environment feel daunting and stressful.The Unf*ck Your Habitat system in Less Mess, Less Stress works with you, not against you, and shows how just thirty minutes (including a ten minute break!) can transform any space. With low-effort, high-reward tricks, tips, lists and challenges, Rachel Hoffman\'s reassuring guide is full of no-nonsense advice and practical help on things you can do today for a less messy tomorrow.While this book won’t wash your dishes or fold your laundry, it will give you all the tools you’ll need to stay on top because everyone deserves – and can have – a home with less mess and less stress.Previously published as Unf*ck Your Habitat: You\'re Better than Your Mess Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1227, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Former tiffinboy Ram Mohammad Thomas has just got twelve questions correct on a TV quiz-show to win a cool one billion rupees. But he is brutally slung in prison on suspicion of cheating. Because how can a kid from the slums know who Shakespeare was, unless he is pulling a fast one.In the order of the questions on the show, Ram tells us which amazing adventures in his street-kid life gave him the answers. From orphanages to brothels, gangsters to beggar-masters, and into the homes of Bollywood\'s rich and famous, Ram\'s story is brimming with the chaotic comedy, heart-stopping tragedy and tear-inducing joyousness of modern India. Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 10.9x10.9cm

The perfect guides to being inspired by science and motivated to master it through the exploration of its use in different fields of study.What is geology? What do geologists do? What can rocks and mineral tell us about Earth\'s history? These are just a few questions that are answered in Science-Ology! Geology. Find out about the pioneering work of scientist through the ages, explore the tools and skills needed to be a geologists and discover how the work of geologists impacts our everyday life. The Science-Ology series explores high interest branches of science and how scientists study them. Through case studies from around the world, the books investigate the real-world relevance of researching these different areas of science. Readers will discover the tools, methods and uses for each featured field as well as what skills and traits are needed to succeed in them. Filled with fun artwork and photos, this series aimed at readers 9 and up is sure to inspire careers in science.Written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne and reviewed by experts in each field. Σελίδες: 48, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0509, Διαστάσεις: 21.4x21.4cm

There is always a sense of adventure when going on a railway journey. Whether it is aboard the Orient Express from London to Istanbul, or travelling the Transcontinental railroad through the Canadian Rockies to the Pacific coast, or riding the Serra Verde Express through the Brazilian rainforest, Rail Journeys takes the reader on a journey through some of the most unusual, romantic and remarkable landscapes in the world. Find out about the Coast Starlight, which carries passengers from Los Angeles along the Pacific coast to Seattle and all points in between; or the 7,000 kilometre Trans-Siberian, crossing the entirety of Mongolia and Russia from Beijing to Moscow; or ‘El Chepe’, the Mexican Copper Canyon railway, a line which took 90 years to build and negotiates 87 tunnels, 36 bridges and sweeping hairpin bends as it climbs from sea level to the rim-top views it offers at 2,400m; or enjoy the engineering excellence of the Konkan Railway in India, connecting Mumbai with the port of Mangalore via some 2,000 bridges and 90 tunnels; or experience the Shinkansen ‘Bullet Train’ as it races at speeds of more than 300 km/h between Tokyo and Kyoto, passing the iconic Mount Fuji on the way. With 210 outstanding colour photographs, Rail Journeys takes the reader to some of the most historic, spectacular and remotest locations in the world, places where trains still offer romantic and astounding experiences of rail travel at its best. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 16.3x16.3cm

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From the Booker Prize-winning and Women\'s Prize-shortlisted author of The Silence of the Girls The first novel in Pat Barker\'s acclaimed \'Life Class\' trilogy - an unforgettable story of art and war, from one of our greatest writers on war and the human heart\'Triumphant, inspiring, shattering\' The Times\'Barker writes as brilliantly as ever... With great tenderness and insight she conveys a wartime world turned upside down\' Independent on Sunday\'Masterly, gripping\' Penelope Lively\'Extraordinarily powerful\' Sunday Telegraph Spring, 1914. The students at the Slade School of Art gather in Henry Tonks\'s studio for his life-drawing class. But for Paul Tarrant the class is troubling, underscoring his own uncertainty about making a mark on the world. When war breaks out and the army won\'t take Paul, he enlists in the Belgian Red Cross just as he and fellow student Elinor Brooke admit their feelings for one another. Amidst the devastation in Ypres, Paul comes to see the world anew - but have his experiences changed him completely?The Life Class trilogy:Life ClassToby\'s RoomNoonday Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 11.2x11.2cm

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of time.Little Michael wanted to be the first at everything – especially if that meant beating his older brother. One day, he came home crying... he’d been rejected from the basketball team at school. With his mum’s message of ‘go out and earn it’ ringing in his ears, Michael practised all summer. Soon he was the star of the team, going from school, to college, to the Olympics. After six titles, more than 1,000 games and exactly 32,292 points, MJ had become a sporting legend, who encouraged kids to ‘make it happen!’ This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the baller’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1026, Διαστάσεις: 19.5x19.5cm

The brilliantly escapist and gloriously romantic new summer read from million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain! **  This autumn, cosy up with Heidi and All Wrapped Up - her perfect new seasonal romance.  ** Summer is in full swing when Daisy drives back into Wynmouth in her almost-clapped-out car, having left both her most recent job and the man her parents thought she was going to marry. Coming home could be just what she needs to move her life on.   At Wynbrook Manor, things are in disarray. Owner Algy isn’t getting any younger, and Daisy’s mum Janet, housekeeper at the manor, spends her days running around after him, while Daisy’s dad Robin, the gardener, has been let down by the person he had lined up to take care of the new cut-flower garden. As Daisy tries to find her place at Wynbrook and in the village, she’s drawn to summer visitor Josh. But when he turns out to be not the person he appears to be, will the spark between them fizzle out? And with it, the chances of this turning into the best summer ever?Your favourite authors love Heidi Swain\'s books: \'A summer delight!\' SARAH MORGAN \'A delightfully sunny read with added intrigue and secrets\' BELLA OSBORNE \'A ray of reading sunshine!\' LAURA KEMP \'A lovely, sweet, summery read\' MILLY JOHNSON \'An absolutely gorgeous summer tale of love and secrets\' RACHAEL LUCAS Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0424, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Create over 100 vibrant watercolour mixes and paint a range of inspiring botanicals including flowers, leaves, seedheads and bulbs with award-winning artist and colour-mixing guru, Julie Collins. \'Why so happy? Because it’s so good. Where previous guides of this type (all of them) have gone for quantity, this very much goes for quality and relevance. I’d class this as pretty much a must-have for any flower painter.\' Henry Malt, artbookreview.net This colourful, practical book features 15 vibrant and varied botanical subjects including a geranium, hydrangea, maple leaf, cardoon and allium bulb. All 15 subjects feature a complete list of colour mixes used with colour ratios and finished swatches for inspiration, and five of the subjects are painted step by step so that you can follow the process of selecting colours, mixing and painting from start to finish. Discover: Comprehensive information about colour, including a colour wheel and a guide to pure and mixed pigments;Essential watercolour techniques such as painting wet into wet, wet on dry, washes, lifting off and more;15 inspirational paintings with colour swatches, 5 shown step by step from start to finish;Useful tips and tricks scattered throughout. This book will inspire your love of colour, provide you with colour mixing inspiration and is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to confidently create your own colour mixes. *** Mix the perfect colours for every painting with the inspiring and easy-to-use Colour Mixing Guide series. Each book features over 100 key colour mixes on a popular theme, showing you how to create exactly the colours you want, and building up your colour knowledge at every stage. These handy, pocket-sized paperbacks make ideal gifts or on-the-go reference guides: each contains 64 pages bursting with colour and jam-packed with practical information. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 15.5x15.5cm

Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet\'s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Washington, DC.This latest edition uncovers the city\'s most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from stepping onto the floor of the beautiful main reading room in the Liberty of Congress; to exploring the female artistic narratives at the National Museum of Women in the Arts; and hitting up the ultra-hip Union Market for food and drinks on the rooftop.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Washington, DC travel guide:Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 daysAll-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Washington, DC effortlesslyExciting ‘Three Perfect Days’ itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activitiesEat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendorsVibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Washington, DCExplore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area’s personality and unique experiencesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including The White House, Lincoln Memorial, and the National Air and Space MuseumEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelCovers: The White House Area & Foggy Bottom; National Mall; Penn Quarter & Chinatown; Southwest DC & the Stadium District; Capitol Hill; Northeast DC; Adams Morgan & the U Street Corridor; Downtown & Dupont Circle; Georgetown Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Washington, DC. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

In On Love, we see Charles Bukowski reckoning with the complications of love and desire. Alternating between the tough and the tender, the romantic and the gritty, Bukowski exposes the myriad faces of love in the poems collected here - its selfishness and its narcissism, its randomness, its mystery and its misery, and, ultimately, its true joyfulness, endurance and redemptive power.Whether writing about his daughter, his lover, or his work, Bukowski is fiercely honest and reflective, using love as a prism to look at the world and to view his own vulnerable place in it. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

WINNER OF THE OCM BOCAS PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONSHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITINGIn this astonishing collection of essays, the award-winning poet and novelist Kei Miller explores the silence in which so many important things are kept. He examines the experience of discrimination through this silence and what it means to breach it: to risk words, to risk truths. And he considers the histories our bodies inherit - the crimes that haunt them, and how meaning can shift as we move throughout the world, variously assuming privilege or victimhood. Through letters to James Baldwin, encounters with Liam Neeson, Soca, Carnival, family secrets, love affairs, white women\'s tears, questions of aesthetics and more, Miller powerfully and imaginatively recounts everyday acts of racism and prejudice. With both the epigrammatic concision and conversational cadence of his poetry and novels, Things I Have Withheld is a great artistic achievement: a work of beauty which challenges us to interrogate what seems unsayable and why - our actions, defence mechanisms, imaginations and interactions - and those of the world around us. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

After thirteen-year-old Agnes Fisher faints at school, her teacher is shocked to discover salacious photographs of the girl in her desk. When Agnes doesn\'t show up at school the next day, her teacher takes the photographs to the police. Murdoch, furious at the sexual exploitation of such a young girl, resolves to find the photographer - and to put him behind bars. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

SOON TO BE A FIVE-PART HBO SERIES, STARRING WOODY HARRELSON AND JUSTIN THEROUX The true story of the White House Plumbers, a secret unit inside Nixon\'s White House, their ill-conceived plans to stop the leaking of the Pentagon Papers, and how they led to Watergate and the President\'s demise. On July 17, 1971, Egil “Bud” Krogh was summoned to a closed-door meeting by his mentor – and a key confidant of the president – John Ehrlichman. Expecting to discuss the most recent drug control program launched in Vietnam, Krogh was shocked when Ehrlichman handed him a file and the responsibility for the Special Investigations Unit, or SIU, later to be notoriously known as “The Plumbers.” The Plumbers’ work, according to Nixon, was critical to national security: they were to investigate the leaks of top secret government documents, including the Pentagon Papers, to the press. The White House Plumbers is Krogh’s account of what really happened behind the closed doors of the Nixon White House, how a good man can make bad decisions, and the redemptive power of integrity. Including the story of how Krogh served time and later rebuilt his life, The White House Plumbers is gripping, thoughtful, and a cautionary tale of placing loyalty over principle. Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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In a Cornish valley steeped in legend lies an abandoned house where Edens may be lost, found and remade...The house at White Cove comes with a reputation. Once the venue for glittering parties, it has lain neglected since the war, which is why Mila and her mother Magda acquire it so cheaply in the summer of 1954. While Magda plans to restore the house to its former glory, Mila just wants a happy home for her little girl, Janey.Locals say this valley is home to a white hare; to some it’s an ill omen, to others a blessing. Feeling fragile and broken-hearted, Mila is in need of as many blessings as she can get. But will this place provide the fresh start she so desperately needs?‘This book does not hesitate to evoke a sense of wonder’ Robin Hobb‘Mythic, witchy... sings of an earth alive with power’ Jackie Morris‘A brilliant novel of love, loss, forgiveness, and healing’ Liz Fenwick Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0801, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom TikTok sensation Lauren Asher comes the final spicy romance in the Dreamland Billionaires series.Meet the new Dreamland Billionaire . . .CALLAHANI\'m the Kane brother everyone gossips about behind closed doors. Trust fund brat. Washed-up athlete. High-functioning alcoholic.No one know the real me but her. Lana Castillo - my childhood best friend and the only woman I ever loved.When I broke her heart six years ago, I promised to never return to Lake Wisteria.I kept my word until my grandfather\'s will changed everything.To receive my inheritance, I was tasked with spending a summer at the family lake house before selling it.The request was simple in theory, until my entire my plan blew up on the very first day.Turns out Lana doesn\'t just live at the house, but she claims to own it too. ALANAFalling in love with Callahan Kane was a mistake.He told me so before destroying my heart and our friendship six summers ago.When he promised never to come back, I foolishly believed him.But then Cal showed up again, intending to sell his grandfather\'s lake house.The biggest flaw in his plan?My name is on the deed.Final Offer is the final book in a series of spicy standalone novels featuring three billionaire brothers. Σελίδες: 592, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0131, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

‘Omg! Wow! What a great book! Suspense, intrigue, action and a great who-done-it with a crazy twist!! I did not see that coming! What a story!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A breathtaking thriller with a devastating conclusion. I can\'t stop thinking about it.’ – Bestselling author Susi Holliday One for sorrow, two for joyEdinburgh is gripped by the greatest terror it has ever known: a lone bomber is targeting victims across the city, and no one is safe. Three for a girl, four for a boyIn their jobs, DCI Ava Turner and DI Luc Callanach deal with death every day. But when it becomes clear that every bomb is a trap designed to kill them too, the possibility of facing it themselves starts to feel all too real. Five for silver, six for goldWith the body count rising daily and the bomber’s methods becoming ever more horrifying, Ava and Luc must race to find out who is behind the attacks – or pay the ultimate price… Seven for a secret never to be told… With twists and turns you’ll never see coming, prepare to be gripped by this devastatingly good thriller. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride and MJ Arlidge. Readers are OBSESSED with One For Sorrow! ‘Oh my goodness, what an absolute cracker. It has everything you want: the plot, the twists, the suspense, the characters, the setting….and that totally amazing ending which dealt me a punch to my abdomen.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Please just read this. I could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If only there were more than 5 stars. I could not turn the pages fast enough.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely bloody brilliant! A must-read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved this book. It can be read on its own, but do yourself a favour and read the entire series.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely BRILLIANT! Had me gripped from the very first page and I couldn\'t put the book down. I am DESPERATE for the next instalment!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, this hits you in the feels from page one! If I could give it more than five stars, I would!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A masterclass in thriller writing.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild ride! It sucked me in immediately. My stomach was in knots, and I was up way too late because I could not stop reading. Unputdownable!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Let Marco Polo Japan guide you around this beautiful country. Explore Japan with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the country\'s trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place in Japan. Let Marco Polo show you all this exotic country has to offer. From the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo to the tropical beaches of Okinawa, Marco Polo Japan introduces you to this unique travel destination. The Marco Polo Japan Pocket Guide covers: The North, Tokyo & The East, Central Japan, The West, The South. Inside this guide you will find: Insider Tips – enjoy fantastic views across Tokyo from the Rainbow Bridge, experience fine Japanese cuisine or promenade like an emperor in an ancient Japanese garden. Let Marco Polo show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into JapanBest of – find the best things to do for free, the best ‘only in’ Japan experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourselfSightseeing – all of the top sights are organised by region so you can easily plan your tripDiscovery Tours – specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Japan. Strap on your boots or travel by train, here are the best tours that will help you enjoy all of Japan’s extraordinary scenery and cultureJapan in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Japan includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the country to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your tripGet in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendationsPull-out map – we’ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Discover the many highlights of Japan including Mount Fuji at sunrise, the famous Geisha District and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park as well as temples and shrines, bustling harbour towns and traditional, landscaped gardens. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Japan to show you around this wonderful country. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Japan has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy. Σελίδες: 164, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

Inspector Thomas Lynley, 8th Earl of Asherton, feels some trepidation as he introduces his bride-to-be to his mother at the ancestral home of Howenstow in Cornwall. But Lynley\'s private concerns are soon forgotten as the brutal murder of a local journalist requires him to focus on the professional, rather than the personal.The investigation tears apart powerful ties of love and friendship, shattering the tranquillity of the picturesque Cornish community and exposing a long-buried family secret. Its consequences irrevocably alter the course of Thomas Lynley\'s life. Σελίδες: 512, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2012, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

The bestselling co-author of the legendary The One Minute Manager® and a former Twitter executive join forces to create the ultimate guide to creating powerful mentoring relationships. The past decade has seen the dramatic rise of a word now well known in corporate hallways: mentoring. But a new awareness about mentoring hasn’t necessarily meant an increased understanding of how to implement the practice. While most people agree that having a mentor is a good thing, they don’t know how to find one or use one. And despite widespread approval for the idea of being a mentor, most people don’t think they have the time or skills to do so. Positive mentoring relationships can change the way we lead and help us succeed. In One Minute Mentoring, legendary management guru Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Ortiz, a former Twitter executive and early employee, combine their knowledge to provide a systematic approach to intergenerational mentoring, giving readers great insight into the power and influence of mentoring and encouraging them to pursue their own mentoring relationships. Using his classic parable format, Blanchard explains why developing effective communication and relationships across generations can be a tremendous opportunity for companies and individuals alike. One Minute Mentoring is the go-to source for learning why mentoring is the secret ingredient to professional and personal success. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Say hello to all your favourite jungle animals in this adorable lift-the-flap book.Little ones will love saying \'hello\' to a whole host of friendly jungle animals in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton\'s vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humour and memorable comparisons. With big flaps to lift and a fantastic double gatefold on the last spread, this book is sure to go down a storm with young readers. Σελίδες: 16, Διαστάσεις: 21.8x21.8cm

First published on the 700th anniversary of the pivotal event in Scottish history, the epic story of Robert Bruce comes to a climax at the Battle of Bannockburn. Robert has achieved his great ambition to be crowned King of Scotland, but in doing so has provoked the wrath of the new king of England, Edward II. Raising the feared dragon banner, Edward marches north, determined to recapture the kingdom. But the English are not Robert\'s only enemies, and he is forced to flee after murdering his great rival John Comyn, splitting the kingdom apart. Robert has a crown, but no country, the will to lead, but no real authority. Fighting from hidden strongholds and the Western Isles, with the support of a few brave men and the alluring noblewoman, Christiana, Robert drives towards Bannockburn where an epic confrontation with Edward will decide the future of Scotland. Σελίδες: 496, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0512, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm