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**WINNER OF THE JAMES TAIT BLACK PRIZE**\'A splendid book.\' Literary Review\'A modern masterpiece.\' New York Journal of BooksFinding the Raga is Amit Chaudhuri\'s revelatory exploration of North Indian classical music: an ancient, evolving tradition whose principles and practises will alter the reader\'s notion of what music might - and can - be. Through essay, memoir and cultural study, Chaudhuri dwells on the music\'s most distinctive and mysterious characteristics, resulting in a gift of a book for musicians and music lovers, and for any creative mind in search of diverse and transforming inspiration. \'Supple, intricate and uncompromising, full of delicate observation and insight.\' Geoff Dyer\'[A] compelling meditation on Indian and Western art-making.\' The New Yorker Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'TERRY\'S PLACE IS AT THE HEAD OF THE FANTASY WORLD\' Philip Pullman The first book of the triumphant four-part conclusion to the Shannara series, from one of the all-time masters of fantasy.The age of peace that has reigned across the Four Lands is now at an end. An army of invaders, wielding a terrible new magic, is cutting a bloody swathe across the far north . . . The fate of the world now rests on the shoulders of an exiled druid, a conflicted warrior and a young woman struggling to master a powerful magic. As the conflict grows, they will face dangerous adversaries and deadly challenges - and the consequences of their actions will determine the future of the Four Lands.Through twenty-eight novels written over the course of forty years, Terry Brooks\'s Shannara series has entranced millions of readers around the world. Now, with The Black Elfstone - the first book in the Fall of Shannara - Terry begins to bring his epic vision to a grand conclusion.\'I can\'t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks\'s books I\'ve read (and re-read) over the years\' Patrick Rothfuss\'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara\' Peter V. Brett\'A master of the craft . . . required reading\' Brent Weeks Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0227, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow-burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time\' Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author\'Everything Mariana writes is pure gold . . . a true gift to romance readers everywhere\' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling authorThe new novel from the author of TikTok sensation, From Lukov With Love! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!\'OMG I am almost lost for words, I loved this so much! . . . Zapata is the queen of the slow burn for a reason, and I love how well she writes the trope\' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'If you like a Slowburn Romance, Grumpy/Sassy, amazing banter and a little bit of spice then I highly recommend you read this book!!\' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'All the feels . . . Mariana Zapata is one of the best writers out there - to be cliché: the words come alive\'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'She\'s done it again! This book didn\'t disappoint, I can buy any book by Mariana without reading anything about it and know I\'ll love it!\' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'I love everything she writes and this was no different. Superhero goodness\' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'I stayed up all night to read it in one go. Worth every second of lost sleep. Just a perfect superhero slow burn romance\' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'Amazing as always, perfect chemistry, charm and an out of this world grumpy/kinda sunshine trope\'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'Mariana Zapata can write no wrong, this story might just be my favourite of hers yet and I absolutely adore everything she has written!\' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................Of all the things that could have landed in her yard . . . it had to be him.For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true.Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it\'s the exact opposite.Especially when he\'s grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon.But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to.Even if it compromises everything you know.And totally changes your life..........................................Want more of Mariana\'s delicious slow burn? Why not try TikTok hit From Lukov With Love next, and don\'t miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!LingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItDear AaronLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here Σελίδες: 624, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1103, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'One of the greatest European novelists of the century\' Sunday Times Andreas is an alcoholic and a vagrant who lives under a bridge. Downtrodden, submerged at the bottom of society, he lives a fortuitous life - dictated by happenstance and the whims of others - until a run of exceptionally good luck lifts him, briefly, onto a different plane of existence. First published after Roth\'s death in 1939, The Legend of the Holy Drinker is haunting and melancholic, yet filled with empathy. A secular miracle-tale, it is an unforgettable testament to Roth\'s lucidity and compassion. Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Dr Stamp is so clearly in love with her subject: that wonderful and yet still mysterious organ, the human heart.\' Michael Mosley. When actress Debbie Reynolds died a day after her beloved daughter, Carrie Fisher, the world diagnosed it as \'heartbreak\'. But what\'s the evidence? Does emotional upheaval affect the heart? Can love, or chocolate, really heal our heart problems? And why do we know so much about heart attacks in men, when they are more fatal in women? Heart and lung surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp takes us into the operating theatre, explaining what she sees in patients with heart complications and how a life-saving transplant works. Stamp fell in love with the heart as a child and continues to be fascinated by its workings and the whole-of-life experiences that affect it. Rich with anecdotes, and insights for maintaining heart health, Can You Die of a Broken Heart? is the international bestseller from a uniquely positioned young specialist. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 OCM BOCAS PRIZE FOR CARIBBEAN LITERATUREPumkin Patterson dreams of a life beyond her Jamaican hometown. But what we dream of and where we belong aren’t always the same thing…‘A dazzling coming-of-age novel with an unforgettable heroine’ Red--Eleven-year-old Pumpin knows a few things:That her mother has never loved herThat Aunt Sophie doesThat baking makes everything betterAnd France is a long way from her Jamaican homeWhat Pumkin doesn’t know is:What will happen when Aunt Sophie leaves for FranceHow far a mother can go to hurt a daughterWhy a secret can rot a familyThat her cakes might just help save her lifeWhatever happens, Pumkin knows she needs someone to love her.But she just doesn’t know who . . .--Praise for Sweetness in the Skin‘Serves up a taste of Jamaica that will have you craving coconut drops, gizzada and sweet potato pudding’ The Times‘Wonderful, tender, vivid’ Glamour Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Do you believe in second chances?Leanne and her family have many issues, but they\'re still family. Their crazy but idyllic home in the rural hamlet of Ash Morley is a place where friends can drop in at will, and outsiders whose lives have been shattered can find shelter.When the opportunity arises to foster a child, ten-year-old Daniel Marks, Leanne is quick to open her doors. But her generosity is about to be put to the ultimate test.Because Daniel\'s father is in prison for a gruesome murder.Everyone deserves a place to call home, and a family to care for them, but will Ash Morley still be safe once Daniel enters their lives?_________________________Praise for Susan Lewis\'A master storyteller\' Diane Chamberlain\'Utterly compelling\' The Sun\'Spellbinding\' Daily Mail Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The second book in the brilliant series perfect for fans of laugh-out-loud adventures like Bunny vs Monkey and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.D.J. and Gina are TOTALLY ordinary kids. But Hilo...isn\'t. He\'s an alien robot from another world!Hilo is just settling into life on Earth (Bowling? Knock-knock jokes? OUTSTANDING!) when strange portals begin opening up all over town and even STRANGER creatures are coming through them!But it will take more than a GIANT MUTANT CHICKEN, A VIKING HIPPO, A MAGICAL WARRIOR CAT, or even a few million KILLER VEGETABLES to stop Team Hilo. Er, won\'t it...?Can Hilo, D.J. and Gina figure out how to send these creatures back to their own worlds before they DESTROY the Earth? Find out in HILO: SAVING THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD. Hazzah! Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 14.2x14.2cm

Long ago the whole of Southern England was covered in forest. Over time, this woodland has been gradually cut back, but small patches remain amidst the suburban sprawl of South-East London. A few ancient oaks still stand in gaps between housing estates, alongside railway lines and acting as boundary markers on roundabouts. The history and magic that once filled the ancient forest can still be felt even when the trees are long gone. Memories of the Great North Wood are recorded in the place names – Forest Hill, Honor Oak, Norwood. This graphic novels tells the stories of the bandits, outlaws and gypsies that once roamed the forest. Their presence can sometimes be felt when the hum of the city is quiet. Tim Bird’s psychogeographical work depicts how memories live on in the landscape of The Great North Wood. Σελίδες: 68, Διαστάσεις: 18x18cm

\'It\'s vital to remember who you really are . . . it isn\'t a good idea to rely on other people or things to do it for you, you see. They always get it wrong.\'An eighth son of an eighth son is born, a wizard squared, a source of magic. A sourcerer.Unseen University, the Discworld\'s most magical establishment, has finally got its wish: the emergence of a wizard more powerful than ever before. You\'d think they would have been a little more careful what they wished for . . .As the sourcerer takes over the University and sets his sights on the rest of the world, only one wizard manages to escape his influence. Unfortunately for everyone, it\'s Rincewind.Once again the cowardly wizard must embark on a quest: to deliver a precious artefact - the very embodiment of magic itself - halfway across the Disc to safety. If he doesn\'t make it, the death of all wizardry is at hand.And the end of the world, depending on who you listen to.\'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest\' George R.R. Martin\'May well be considered his masterpiece . . . Humour such as his is an endangered species\' The TimesSourcery is the third book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

This cute bedside book gives kids and young teens a safe space to record their feelings and monitor their moods every day in a fun and rewarding way. Each night before sleep, they simply colour in the relevant day\'s illustration and see it build over the month to create an accurate record of their changing emotional state. Therapists acknowledge that keeping a record of moods and emotions can help to identify triggers, see patterns, helping to develop emotional intelligence and - ultimately - control. Mood-tracking has become a much-loved activity for Bullet Journalling and even apps - this kid-friendly, mindful, analog approach will help them find balance, realising that there are good days and bad days and that\'s OK. Filled with a range of adorable graphics that are different every month, there\'s space quickly to record emotions, allowing comparisons day by day, month by month, year by year for a five-year period. If your young person has tried and failed to keep a diary or journal, this easy activity book offers a much more manageable and fun space to record what matters, giving them - and you - the insight into how they are really feeling. Illustrator Olive Yong (creator of the wildly popular Bichi Mao comic) has created exclusive art for this mood tracker that they will love to bring to life with their own colourful moods. Σελίδες: 160

⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024 ⭐ The new novel by the bestselling author of The WeekendA Book of the Year for the Guardian, Sydney Morning Herald and ABC\'The fact that Stone Yard Devotional not only stays aloft but soars would seem to deny the laws of literary physics\' Ron Charles, Washington Post\'A beautiful, mature work that does not flinch from life\' Sunday Times\'Exquisite, wrenching\' New York Times\'I have rarely been so absorbed by a novel\' Guardian\'exquisite... a heartening and consoling force\' Sigrid Nunez, The New Yorker\'It leaves the reader feeling kinder, more brave, enlarged\' Anne EnrightBurnt out and in need of retreat, a middle-aged woman leaves Sydney to return to the place she grew up, taking refuge in a small religious community hidden away on the stark plains of rural Australia.But disquiet soon interrupts this secluded life. First, the skeletal remains of a sister who disappeared decades before are returned to the monastery, resurfacing years of grief and pain. And then, an unexpected and troubling visitor plunges the narrator further into her past...⭐ Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier\'s Literary Award⭐ Shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year⭐ Shortlisted for the ABIA Award for Literary Fiction⭐ Longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

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\'A fun, clever read on our obsession with true crime. I loved it\' THE OBSERVER\'I raced through Kill Show. Gripping, fast-paced and oh so twisty\' LOUISE JENSEN, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE GIFTTHE NATION IS OBSESSED. WHAT HAPPENED TO SARA?A MISSING GIRL On a crisp April morning, Sara Parcell disappears without a trace. No one saw a thing. A NATIONAL OBSESSIONDesperate, her family agree to take part in a reality TV show following Sara\'s case. Cameras swarm the house. Viewers tune in. The addiction begins...A HIDDEN AGENDAAs the show gains traction, what began as a small-town crime becomes a global sensation. Everyone who knew Sara is questioned on camera - but the producers want more. Hungry for twists, they delve deeper into the story - and soon, it takes on a life of its own. Where is Sara? What do her family know? And how far will any of us go to create a good show?PRAISE FOR DANIEL SWEREN-BECKER\'What a ride. Clever, gripping & terrifyingly plausible, it takes true-crime obsession to a horrifying conclusion. Loved it.\' - Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things \'Frequent foreshadowing fosters tension and drive, while keenly rendered characters with distinct voices and unique perspectives add dimension and verisimilitude. . . . .Sweren-Becker delivers a riveting work of fiction that doubles as scathing social commentary about America\'s true-crime obsession.\' - Kirkus Reviews\'If you enjoy true crime and crime fiction, then you will absolutely HAVE to binge-read this! Still reeling from the twists... and that final page! Can\'t wait to discuss this with people.\' - Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer\'s Wife Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1005, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'A masterpiece... One of the best prose writers in our time\' Michael Ondaatje An epic miniature of one man\'s life journey through the American West at the turn of the twentieth century. Robert Grainier is a day labourer in the American West, felling the trees that feed the railways. It is the start of the twentieth century, and the world is changing at a rapid pace. Life is fragile in the wilds of the frontier; disease and forest fires are rife. Buffeted by the loss of his family, Grainier journeys, struggling to make sense of the bewildering changes transforming the nation. Rich and muscular, sweeping and incantatory, Train Dreams is an epic in miniature: an elegy to the ravaged beauty of a lost landscape, and a haunting indictment of the cost of our modern way of life. \'A work of extraordinary power and consummate skill... A masterpiece\' Observer \'I don\'t think there is a sentence in the book that isn\'t perfectly made\' Ann Patchett, New York Times Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo \"Touching and powerful...Reid masterfully grabs hold of the heartstrings and doesn\'t let go. A stunning first novel.\" Publishers Weekly  Elsie Porter is an average twentysomething and yet what happens to her is anything but ordinary. On a rainy New Year\'s Day, she heads out to pick up a pizza for one. She isn\'t expecting to see anyone else in the shop, much less the adorable and charming Ben Ross. Their chemistry is instant and electric. Ben cannot even wait twenty-four hours before asking to see her again. Within weeks, the two are head over heels in love. By May, they\'ve eloped. Only nine days later, Ben is out riding his bike when he is hit by a truck and killed on impact. Elsie hears the sirens outside her apartment, but by the time she gets downstairs, he has already been whisked off to the emergency room. At the hospital, she must face Susan, the mother-in-law she has never met-and who doesn\'t even know Elsie exists. Interweaving Elsie and Ben\'s charmed romance with Elsie and Susan\'s healing process, Forever, Interrupted will remind you that there\'s more than one way to find a happy ending.   Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0105, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

It\'s 1859 and throughout Europe tremendous upheavals have taken place. Hester Latterly is nurse to the sick son of a German Baron and his family, who have moved to London from one of the many small principalities between Prussia and Bavaria - and the Baroness tells Hester about her kingdom\'s famous royal family...Handsome Prince Friedrich was one of just two heirs to the crown, considered the perfect match by every woman of the land. But during an affair with Countess Zorah Rostova, he meets the alluring and sophisticated Gisela - with whom he falls deeply in love. He can have Gisela or the crown, but not both. He chooses Gisela, marries her in Venice and, after many years, tragically dies in England. Now, Countess Zorah, having accused the widowed Princess of murdering Friedrich, is being sued in the biggest slander trial of the century - and the only way that she can defend herself is to prove that Gisela is indeed guilty. But in doing so she must sully the greatest love story that the country has ever known, and that is enough to put her lawyer\'s career in jeopardy, too. That lawyer is Oliver Rathbone, who calls on Investigator William Monk to help... Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0210, Διαστάσεις: 11.2x11.2cm

Vanessa doesn\'t believe in serious relationships. Come to think of it, she doesn\'t believe in any kind of relationship. But when her casual fling with Harrison ends in the ultimate betrayal, she\'s out for revenge. A leaked video that\'s got everyone talking. A mysterious (and hot) new guy at school. A payback plan. What could go wrong? And what might go right? The Wrong Side of Kai is a story of broken hearts, forgiveness, trust and vulnerability – and the breathtaking exhilaration of falling in love. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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When the Taliban took control of Kabul, Kamila Sidiqi and all the women of Kabul saw their lives transformed. Overnight, they were banned from schools and offices and even forbidden from leaving their front doors on their own. The economy collapsed and young men left the city in search of work and security. Desperate to help her family and support her five brothers and sisters at home, Kamila began sewing cothes in her living room. Little did she know that the tailoring business she started to help her siblings would be the beginning of a dressmaking business that would create jobs and hope for one hundred neighbourhood women and would come to mean the difference between starvation and survival for hundreds of families like her own. Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1213, Διαστάσεις: 16.6x16.6cm

The Sunday Times Top Ten BestsellerLonglisted for the Booker Prize\'Books this good don\'t come along very often.\' Maggie O\'Farrell\'A magically beguiling work, a triumph.\' Financial Times \'A thing of total joy . . . thrums with rhythm and life.\' ObserverNot far from London, there is a village. This village belongs to the people who live in it and to those who lived in it hundreds of years ago. It belongs to England\'s mysterious past and its confounding present. It belongs to families dead for generations, and to those who have only recently moved here, such as the boy Lanny, and his mum and dad.But it also belongs to Dead Papa Toothwort, who has woken from his slumber in the woods. Dead Papa Toothwort, who is listening to them all.\'Startling, moving and overwhelming . . . Wonderful.\' Daily Telegraph\'A devastating, disquieting and exhilarating book.\' Psychologies\'Stunning and deeply affecting.\' Nathan Filer\'A remarkable feat of literary virtuosity.\' Sunday TimesMax Porter\'s book Lanny was a #6 Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 04-03-2019Max Porter\'s book Lanny was a #6 Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 11-03-2019 Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Waterstones Non fiction Book of the Month November 2021 ‘A delightful compendium that brings together language, culture and adventure through frozen landscapes as it shares the meanings behind 50 words for snow, gathered from around the globe.’ The Herald Snow. Every language has its own words for the magical, mesmerising flakes that fall from the sky. In this exquisite exploration, writer and Arctic traveller Nancy Campbell digs deep into the meanings of fifty words for snow. In Japanese we encounter yuki-onna – a ‘snow woman’ who drifts through the frosted land. In Icelandic it is hundslappadrífa – ‘snowflakes as big as a dog’s paw’ – that softly blanket the streets. And in Māori we meet Huka-rere – ‘one of the children of rain and wind’. From mountain tops and frozen seas to city parks and desert hills, each of these linguistic snow crystals offers a whole world of myth and story – the perfect winter gift. ___ ‘Absolutely exquisite. This little book is a work of art. It is impossible to imagine the reader who will not love it.’ Horatio Clare, author of The Light in the Dark ‘This stunning book made me want to pack all my woolies, candles, ample firewood and enough books for a year – and head to as northerly a location as I could find.’ Kerri ní Dochartaigh, Caught By the River ‘Sparkles and dazzles with new meanings and old magic. You’ll never see snow in the same way again.’ Matt Gaw, author of Under the Stars Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1201, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Prepare to be amazed by these incredible tales of human strength and determination in the face of disaster. Read 15 amazing survival stories, and let the exciting narrative text and dramatic illustrations drop you right into the action. Disasters often make the headlines, but this book focusses on the survivors. Find out how these real-life heroes survived volcanic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, plane crashes, shark attacks and much more, using only their wits, their determination and the most basic of tools. From the much anticipated 2018 rescue of the 13 Thai boys who were trapped in a cave, to Steve Callahan, who was adrift at sea for 76 days, you\'ll be astonished by these thrilling stories of survival. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0616, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

From its first publication in 1719, Robinson Crusoe has been printed in over 700 editions. It has inspired almost every conceivable kind of imitation and variation, and been the subject of plays, opera, cartoons, and computer games. The character of Crusoe has entered the consciousness of each succeeding generation as readers add their own interpretation to the adventures so thrillingly \'recorded\' by Defoe. Praised by eminent figures such as Coleridge, Rousseau and Wordsworth, this perennially popular book was cited by Karl Marx in Das Kapital to illustrate economic theory. However it is readers of all ages over the last 280 years who have given Robinson Crusoe its abiding position as a classic tale of adventure. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling series The fifth book in S. J. Parris’s bestselling, critically acclaimed series following Giordano Bruno, set at the time of Queen Elizabeth I Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Hilary Mantel PARIS, 1585 A KING WITHOUT AN HEIR Heretic-turned-spy Giordano Bruno arrives in Paris to find a city on the edge of catastrophe. King Henri III lives in fear of a coup by the Duke of Guise and his fanatical Catholic League, and another massacre on the streets. A COURT AT WAR WITH GOD When Bruno’s old rival, Father Paul Lefèvre is found murdered, Bruno is drawn into a dangerous web of religious politics and court intrigue. And watching over his shoulder is the King’s mother, Catherine de Medici, with her harem of beautiful spies. A DEADLY CONSPIRACY IN PLAY When murder strikes at the heart of the Palace, Bruno finds himself on the trail of a killer who is protecting a terrible secret. With the royal houses of France and England under threat, Bruno must expose the truth – or be silenced for good… Praise for S. J. Parris ‘A delicious blend of history and thriller’ The Times ‘An omnipresent sense of danger’ Daily Mail ‘Colourful characters, fast-moving plots and a world where one false step in religion or politics can mean a grisly death’ Sunday Times ‘Pacy, intricate, and thrilling’ Observer ‘Vivid, sprawling … Well-crafted, exuberant’ Financial Times ‘Impossible to resist’ Daily Telegraph ‘Twists and turns like a corkscrew of venomous snakes’ Stuart MacBride ‘It has everything – intrigue, mystery and excellent history’ Kate Mosse ‘The period is incredibly vivid and the story utterly gripping’ Conn Iggulden ‘A brilliantly unusual glimpse at the intrigues surrounding Queen Elizabeth I’ Andrew Taylor Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The long-awaited prequel to The Dragonbone Chair.Among the immortal Sithi of Osten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother Ineluki - Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King.But when Ineluki makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, he drags Hatraki into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi - and perhaps all of humankind as well . . .Set a thousand years before The Dragonbone Chair, the story is told by Pamon Kes, Hatraki\'s faithful servant. A member of the enslaved Changeling race, he must face the terrible black dragon at his master\'s side, and see his own life changed forever by Ineluki\'s selfish promise.PRAISE FOR TAD WILLIAMS\'One of my favourite fantasy series\' George R. R. Martin\'Ground-breaking\' Patrick Rothfuss\'An essential part of any science fiction and fantasy library\' Christopher Paolini Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0804, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERHi! I\'m Seth! I was asked to describe my book, Yearbook, for the inside cover flap (which is a gross phrase) and for websites like this one, so... here it goes!!!Yearbook is a collection of true stories that I desperately hope are just funny at worst, and life-changingly amazing at best. (I understand that it\'s likely the former, which is a fancy \"book\" way of saying \"the first one.\")I talk about my grandparents, doing stand-up comedy as a teenager, bar mitzvahs and Jewish summer camp, and tell way more stories about doing drugs than my mother would like. I also talk about some of my adventures in Los Angeles, and surely say things about other famous people that will create a wildly awkward conversation for me at a party one day.I hope you enjoy the book should you buy it, and if you don\'t enjoy it, I\'m sorry. If you ever see me on the street and explain the situation, I\'ll do my best to make it up to you. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

Published to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the military mission that changed World War II, D-Day Landings: A Travel Guide to Normandy\'s Beaches and Battlegrounds is Bradt\'s new guidebook to visiting beaches, memorials, museums, battlefields and other sites associated with D-Day and the Battle of Normandy (Operation Overlord). A simple-to-follow, portable guide for independent travellers, it includes maps and driving instructions to help visitors go back in time to explore World War II history. Written by two experienced travel writers who, between them, are experts in France and military history, D-Day Landings is designed for visitors who want to see all or part of Normandy. Covering the ground from the D-Day landing beaches (Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah) up to Cherbourg and inland to Falaise, it encompasses every major site and a host of smaller, less well-known locations - venturing well beyond the coast to include sites associated with the capture of Caen and the closing of the Falaise Gap, which marked the end of the Overlord campaign. Although organised geographically - as befits a travel guide rather than history book - there\'s plenty of information on the historical context, identifying where sites fit into the timeline of the Battle of Normandy and escorting readers through the invasion in a simple, practical format. D-Day Landings aims to enhance the visitor experience by alerting readers to unexpected features, such as a German tobruk with a gun turret around which Utah Beach Museum was constructed. Quirky snippets and human stories colour the text. Learn how Lord Lovat\'s Commando piper Bill Millin saw himself as a ballerina or how the Utah Beach landings were accidentally more successful than planned. Whether you are a military-history enthusiast, have family who fought in Normandy or are simply visiting northern France on holiday, Bradt\'s D-Day Landings is the guidebook to both plan your trip and take with you. Σελίδες: 152, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

There\'s a new girl in town and she has a score to settle.As the daughter of a notorious London gangster, Scarlet Drew isn\'t to be messed with. But when the most important person in her life is murdered, she wants revenge.Scarlet\'s aunt Lily is a force to be reckoned with. Head of the family firm and queen of the London underworld, she swears to help Scarlet - after all, family comes first.When they discover that the murder is part of a plot by a rival firm to take down the entire Drew empire, they prepare for battle. But these new enemies are the most dangerous threat the Drew family has ever faced.Family means everything to Scarlet and she will stop at nothing to protect it, even if it means putting her own life at risk...Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love this gripping new book from Emma Tallon, set in the same world as her bestselling Tyler Family series.What readers are saying about Her Revenge: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'OH MY GOOD GOD, WHAT AN AMAZING BOOK!!... I read it in a day because I couldn\'t put it down... Absolutely beyond brilliant.\' NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Captivating... You don\'t want it to end.\' B for Book Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'I was so hooked... It kept me on the edge of my seat... Brilliant read.\' NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Hooks you right into their world... Gritty and gripping.\' Lucy\'s Books 26⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Amazing.\' NetGalley reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'The Queen of gangland crime is back with a bang... A book I devoured in one sitting. I absolutely loved this book.\' Little Miss Book Lover 87⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'No sleep. I had to finish this brilliant book. Another gritty page-turner that keeps you on your toes.\' B for Book ReviewWhat readers are saying about Emma Tallon:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'What a fantastic, gripping read... You will find yourself addicted to reading this... Exceptional.\' Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'369 pages of pure gold adorned with diamonds! My heart stopped a few times. My heart broke a few times.\' B for Book Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'My goodness, I COULDN\'T PUT THIS DOWN!... My heart was beating so fast my Fitbit thought I\'d been for a run... These books should come with an addiction warning.\' I Love Reading blog⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Queen Emma is back with another absolutely fantastic read... Full of twists and turns.\' Little Miss Book Lover 87⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'What a story!... Filled with twists the nearly break my heart, leaving me gasping for air.\' Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Brilliant book. You think you know what\'s happening and then, wow, another twist.\' Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Like a tube of Pringles - once you start, you can\'t stop.\' Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'An amazing story!... I finished the book in two nights.\' Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Gripped from the first page to the last.\' Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Flawless.\' Goodreads reviewer Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1210, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Bored of the traditional crosswords? Had enough of wordsearches and completed every sudoku you can find? Put your mental agility to the test with these fun and varied visualization puzzles.Featuring over 150 brand new puzzles from bestselling author Dr Gareth Moore, Visual Puzzles will challenge you to solve from a fresh angle, using your non-verbal reasoning and logic skills to tackle a variety of optical puzzles. From Hanjie to spot the difference, optical illusions to 3D reasoning, the incredible variety of the observation-based puzzles in this book means there’s something to entertain and delight everyone.So, whether you’re a puzzle fanatic looking to get out of your conundrum comfort zone, a novice puzzler aiming to expand your skillset, or if you just want some relaxing yet stimulating down time, this book has something for all. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

\'Immersive from the start and satisfying to the finish, a faultless tale from one of our best writers of historical crime fiction\' JESS KIDD In the darkness, her face glimmered like polished bone, white, but with a bluish tinge. Her lips were dry and cracked. I saw them move; a black tongue pass over them as if she was trying to speak, but she made no sound. A plague is coming to London. Dreaded more than the Devil himself, cholera - the \'blue death\' - spares no one. As fear grows across the city, Jem Flockhart and Will Quartermain are called to the bedside of a dead man, murdered, and with his throat torn out, in the back room of a brothel. When an innocent man is taken to Newgate, Jem and Will have until execution day to save him. The search for the identity of the corpse, and the killer, takes them to the gates of Blackwater Hall, home to the secretive, and corrupt Mortmain family. With the approach of autumn, no one is safe, for the fog brings with it an evil and poisonous sickness - the perfect shroud for murder. When family secrets are prised out into the open, people begin dying. But who, or what, is the cause? Searching for answers, Jem and Will are driven underground, to the passages and tunnels beneath the city\'s teeming streets. Here, their adversary proves to be more elusive, and more deadly, than ever. PRAISE FOR UNDER GROUND \'From the outset every image, every metaphor and simile reflects the central themes of corruption and disease, poverty and decadence.The plot is complex and substantial and the final denouement has a feeling of perfect inevitability\' ALIS HAWKINS \'I LOVED it. Fantastic characters - I never guessed! So good ... Underground is brilliantly steeped in the lore of Victorian London, i couldn\'t take my eyes off it!\' SARA SHERIDAN \'Immersive\' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY PRAISE FOR E.S.THOMSON \'Another gripping page-turner, add Nightshade to your reading list now.\' Edinburgh Evening News \'Vivid, pungent and perilous\' CHRIS BROOKMYRE on Beloved Poison \'Evocative...brilliant plotting\' REBECCA GRIFFITHS on Beloved Poison \'A dark gripping atmospheric thriller\' Dundee Courier on Nightshade \'Superb\' Sunday Express \'Gothic. Gory. Glorious . . . E. S. Thompson\'s Jem Flockhart books are the best I\'ve read in years. Jem is just my kind of heroine: scarred, smart, complex, and unapologetically queer\' Kirsty Logan, author of The Gloaming \'Love evocative descriptions of Victorian London and brilliant plotting? Then grab a copy of this!\' Rebecca Griffiths, author of The Primrose Path \'Complex, harrowing and highly enjoyable\' Daily Express Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1126, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

A new contemporary romance from the author of the TikTok sensation ARCHER\'S VOICE.....................The follow-up to New York Times bestseller Archer\'s Voice and its sequel, Travis. Full of charm and heart, this small town romance will sweep you off your feet from beloved bestselling author Mia Sheridan.How is it possible that perfect Gage Buchanan is still single after all these years?He can\'t quite figure it out himself. Perhaps he hasn\'t met the right woman. Maybe he\'s spent too many years focusing on work - or maybe he just isn\'t as perfect as everyone thinks he is.Gage thought he left his days of one-night stands behind him, however something about the gorgeous cocktail waitress in a town three hours away is far too intriguing. But when she shows up weeks later in his hometown, Calliope, pretending to be an art appraiser, Gage is completely blindsided - not to mention still very attracted to the (apparent) little liar. He can\'t figure her out: not her angle nor the persistent pull between them.Aurora \'Rory\' Casteel is determined to find her father. All she knows from her late mother is that he lives in Calliope and he\'s an important part of the town. So when Rory\'s gallery-owning friend offers to run cover for her while she sleuths around town, she jumps at the chance. But she doesn\'t anticipate the man she spent one wild night with turning out to be a local.Sure, it puts a wrinkle in Rory\'s plan, but she can work around Gage Buchanan. Even as it gets harder to pretend her heart doesn\'t flip every time he\'s in the room. She has a suspicion he isn\'t everything he seems, either, but maybe it\'s \'perfect\' Gage\'s flaws that are what she\'s really drawn to.....................Praise for Mia Sheridan:\'The bible to how to write a good, convincing love story\' L.J. Shen\'There is no love story like a Mia Sheridan love story\' A.L. Jackson Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0430, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

From award-winning writer/illustrator Mike Maihack, Spider-Man: Quantum Quest!, the action-packed and hilarious second graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, everyone’s friendly neighborhood super hero is sent to the Quantum Realm with the Fantastic Four!   During a morning of doing good deeds and super heroing, Spider-Man is interrupted by the Fantastic Four and Namor. The great underwater city of Atlantis has disappeared, and the heroes need Spider-Man’s help to find it! While Spider-Man is unsure if his abilities can help him find the city, he takes on the mission hoping not to disappoint his heroes.   But when this mission takes him into the Quantum Realm, Spider-Man realizes that more than just a city has gone missing and that he might need more than just super powers to save the day!   Also Available:Spider-Man: Animals Assemble! Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0104, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

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Discover the amazing world of reptiles in this book all about snakes for kids.Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of snakes with Everything You Need to Know About Snakes. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on our serpent friends.Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a snake\'s habitat and behaviour. See how they survive in forests, deserts, and oceans, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting snake book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends!Inside the pages of this reptile book for children, you\'ll find:- Facts on habitat and anatomy, as well as oddities such as why snakes have scales and why chameleons change colour.- Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends.- A look at these creatures from all angles - information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as information on pythons, Komodo dragons, sea turtles, and many more.Children aged 7+ can learn all about snakes from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about snakes!Complete the seriesThis delightful snake book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs! Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 22.5x22.5cm

The gripping and heartbreaking second novel by the author of BA Book of the Month and LoveReading Debut of the Month Patience. She gave you her baby. Now she wants her back. When nineteen-year-old Michelle gets pregnant she’s convinced she’ll be a terrible mother. Having grown up in care, she cannot subject her child to the same fate. Instead, she puts her up for adoption.Amelia has always dreamed of being a mum, but gave up hope after a devastating loss. When she’s offered the chance to adopt baby Grace, it feels like all her dreams have come true.But then Michelle decides she wants her daughter back, and it’s up to the courts to decide. What is better for Grace – a mother’s love, or a stable home?Praise for Grace: \'Beautiful... Heart-wrenching. A wonderful gem of a book\' Eve Ainsworth, author of Duckling \'Warm and real and heart-breaking all at the same time. I loved it\' Clare Swatman Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0905, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm