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*** A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ***\'A BLOOMING GOOD READ\' - THE TIMES\'A MUST FOR LOVERS OF CRIME FICTION THAT\'S JUST A BIT DIFFERENT FROM THE NORM\' - HEAT magazine\'[THIS IS LIKE] SHERLOCK HOLMES MEETS GARDNER\'S QUESTION TIME\' - NISH KUMAR on BBC2\'s Between the Covers\'WITH EUSTACIA ROSE, JILL HAS CREATED AN UTTERLY UNIQUE CHARACTER AND HAS ENSURED THAT THE DETECTIVE GENRE TURNS A NEW LEAF. MYSTERY, MURDER, AND MULCH. WHAT\'S NOT TO LOVE.\' - ADIL RAY OBEI\'ve always been better with plants than people . . . Eustacia Rose is a Professor of Botanical Toxicology who lives alone in London with only her extensive collection of poisonous plants for company. She tends to her garden with meticulous care. Her life is quiet. Her schedule never changes. Until the day she hears a scream and the temptation to investigate proves irresistible. Through her telescope, Professor Rose is drawn into the life of an extraordinarily beautiful neighbour, Simone, and nicknames the men who visit her after poisonous plants according to the toxic effect they have on Simone. But who are these four men? And why does Eustacia Rose recognise one of them? Just as she preserves her secret garden, she feels inexplicably compelled to protect her neighbour, but Eustacia soon finds herself entangled in a far more complicated web than she could ever have imagined. When her precious garden is vandalised and someone close to Simone is murdered with a toxin derived from a rare poisonous plant, Eustacia becomes implicated in the crime. After all, no one knows toxic plants like she does . . .\'FASCINATING AND EERILY COMPELLING.\' JESSICA FELLOWES, New York Times bestselling author of The Mitford Murders series\'AN INTOXICATING TALE, DEVIL\'S BREATH MIGHT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY.\' SALENA GODDEN, author of Mrs Death Misses Death\'Professor Eustacia Rose, genius botanical toxicologist, eccentric loner, instinctive detective and all-round mystery - a splendid creation.\' M. J. CARTER, author of the Blake and Avery Mystery novels\'A creeper vine of intrigue and suspense, with a most unlikely and engaging star detective at its heart.\' ESTHER FREUD, author of I Couldn\'t Love You More \'A thrilling story . . . Jill Johnson writes masterfully.\' JJ BOLA, author of The Selfless Act of Breathing Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

COMING SOON! The Revenge of Odessa: The long-awaited sequel to the genre-defining classic thriller The Odessa File, written by Frederick Forsyth in collaboration with Tony Kent.  ‘an absolute belter’ IAN RANKIN  ‘The British Jack Reacher’ The Sunday Times ‘Packed with deception and espionage … Kent has become the British Baldacci, and there can be no higher praise.’ Daily Mail   Don’t miss Book 5 from criminal barrister and crime author Tony Kent: THE SHADOW NETWORK   How do you take down an enemy when no one believes they exist? When the lawyers of alleged war criminal Hannibal Strauss are caught up in a terror attack in The Hague, barrister Michael Devlin immediately suspects all is not what it seems. Teaming up once more with Agent Joe Dempsey, they must find who’s behind it all before any more innocent lives are lost. With their key witness on the run and assassins on their tail, their only lead is a codename: the Monk, a legendary and mysterious foreign agent with a fearsome reputation. But what is his stake in this dangerous game? And just who is part of his shadowy network of spies? Caught in a complicated web of lies, secrets and double agents, there’s no one Dempsey and Devlin can trust but themselves. PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW NETWORK ‘What a ride! The very definition of a fast-paced thriller … Tony Kent’s best yet.’ IMRAN MAHMOOD, AUTHOR OF ALL I SAID WAS TRUE   ‘I couldn\'t put it down!’ STEPH BROADRIBB, AUTHOR OF DEATH ON THE BEACH   ‘A blistering, bruising and utterly addictive thriller that never misses.’ NEIL BROADFOOT, AUTHOR OF UNMARKED GRAVES   ‘Unrelenting tension, nerve-shredding action, and lightening pace. Joe Dempsey is this decade\'s Jack Bauer.’ NEIL LANCASTER, AUTHOR OF BLOOD RUNS COLD Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0918, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A gloriously sunny book of family secrets, lost loves and self-discovery, One Summer in Crete by Nadia Marks is an enchanting holiday read.‘If you don’t think you’re about to get to Crete this is the next best thing’ – Vanessa FeltzCalli’s world has fallen apart – her relationship is suddenly over and her chances of starting a family are gone. So when she’s sent to write a magazine article about the Greek island of Ikaria, it seems the perfect escape.Travelling to Crete, where her family is from, Calli soon realizes there is more to discover than paradise beaches and friendly locals. When her aunt Froso begins to share the story of her own teenage heartache, will the love, betrayal and revenge she reveals change Calli’s life forever?Travel further with Secrets Under the Sun and Between the Orange Groves by Nadia Marks. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0726, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

He wasn\'t civilized or tame. He had his own code and he lived by it. Monk. Bounty hunter. Vampire slayer. Andre Boroi has spent centuries battling the undead, holding out against the dark with honor. But now, gravely wounded by master vampire Costin Popescu, Andre will be easy to track - his spilled blood marking the killing trail for Popescu and his hungry band of underlings. Andre\'s only chance is to disappear into the gray mist of the Carpathians. To wait. To hope. She had a healing touch and a scent that was his lifeblood. In the mountains in search of a precious crystal, geologist Teagan Joanes suddenly finds herself hunted by those she once trusted. Then she comes across the warrior- wounded, wanting and irresistible. Andre has been craving her for an eternity: his lifemate. Her warmth envelops him. Her scent pulsates. And with every beat of her heart, Teagan surrenders to a passion she can\'t possibly comprehend. Now they are bound by destiny, but is it enough to keep them safe from a stalking, relentless darkness that threatens to swallow them alive? Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0927, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A harrowing tale of one woman’s infatuation and another woman’s fear is full of explosive surprises, perfect for fans of The Night Olivia Fell and Then She Was Gone. As a mother and a famous author, Ward DeFleur has it all. She lives in a beautiful estate in picture-perfect Connecticut, along with her teenage daughter, Stevie, where nothing can go wrong. Until, one night, when Stevie is brutally murdered and Ward’s entire world is shattered. Consumed by panic and grief, Ward vows never to put pen to paper again. Enter Bree Bennett. Bree is a recently-divorced, former-journalist-cum-housewife, desperate to fill her days with something other than Pilates classes and grocery shopping. So she decides to start writing for the town newspaper. What begins as Bree’s effort to tell Ward’s tragic narrative turns into a fixation with finding her favourite author. Unfortunately, Ward doesn’t want to be found. Even worse, Stevie’s killer is still on the loose… Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

\'A master storyteller\' Huffington Post \'A hymn to la vie Parisienne\' Guardian Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President François Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Once the presidential party has gone, Daniel discovers that Mitterrand\'s black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments\' soul-searching, Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It\'s a perfect fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow . . . different. Has Daniel unwittingly discovered the secret of supreme power? For two years the iconic item of headgear plays with the lives of the men and women who wear it, bringing them success that had previously eluded them. Shot through with a delicious, wicked sense of humour, The President\'s Hat is a vivid re-creation of 1980s Paris, and an enchanting exploration of life\'s possibilities. Translated by Jane Aitken, Emily Boyce and Louise Rogers Lalaurie. Antoine Laurain worked as a journalist and in the world of antiques before becoming the award-winning author of ten novels, including The Red Notebook and The President\'s Hat. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than 200,000 copies in English. He lives in Paris, France. Σελίδες: 208, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and instant New York Times Bestseller.\'Marple meets Succession\' – Sunday Times\'If rich terrible people behaving appallingly is your jam then The Club is the book for you!\' – Marian KeyesThere’s no place like Home . . .The Home Group is a collection of ultra-exclusive private members\' clubs and a global phenomenon, and the opening of its most ambitious project yet – Island Home, a forgotten island transformed into the height of luxury – is billed as the celebrity event of the decade.But as the first guests arrive, the weekend soon proves deadly – because it turns out that even the most beautiful people can keep the ugliest secrets and, in a world where reputation is everything, they\'ll do anything to keep it.If your name\'s on the list, you\'re not getting out . . .For fans of The White Lotus and Big Little Lies, Ellery Lloyd\'s The Club is an exhilarating, addictive read, telling a story of ambition, excess, and what happens when people who have everything - or nothing - to lose are pushed to their imit.\'One of the most riveting books I\'ve read in a long time\' – Louise Candlish, author of Our House\'Smart, topical and immensely entertaining\' – T.M. Logan, author of The Holiday\'Glitzy and twisty and tons of fun\' – Observer Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1031, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

How does our economic system impact the way we live? Does it really affect what we truly care about? Oxford economist E. F. Schumacher provides an enlightening study of our economic system and its purpose, challenging the current state of excessive consumption in our society. Offering a crucial message for the modern world struggling to balance economic growth with the human costs of globalisation, Small Is Beautiful puts forward the revolutionary yet viable case for building our economies around the needs of communities, not corporations. ‘One of the 100 most influential books published since World War II’ The Times Literary Supplement Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Banish school anxiety and be the BEST YOU at primary school.There\'s A LOT to learn at primary school, but sometimes important things don\'t get the attention they deserve, such as: how to be happy in yourself, how to overcome challenges and how to work together to be the best you all can be. From dealing with tricky subjects and friendship troubles to developing resilience, How to Shine at Primary School will help readers navigate the issues facing all young pupils today. Perfect for children feeling anxious about going back to school or need a bit of extra confidence in the classroom.Authored by stellar educator and TikTok sensation Mr Kit Brown, this is the ultimate positive guide to primary school, from first bell to last. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0827, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

\'Superior crime fiction set in Iceland\' The Times\'As chilling as an Icelandic winter\' S. J. BoltonFollowing her promotion and working now from Reykjavik, Gunnhildur is given responsibility for two cases - the first in tracking down an escaped convict who\'s keen to settle old scores, and the other, the murder of a TV fitness presenter in her city centre apartment.With the police short staffed and underfunded following the financial crash, Gunnhildur and her team set about delving into the backgrounds of both, where they uncover some unwelcome secrets and some influential friends of both who have no wish to be in the public eye.Set in an Iceland that is coming to terms with the deepening recession, Gunnhildur has to take stock of the whirlwind changes that have taken place as she investigates criminals at opposite ends of the social scale as some uncomfortable links appear between the two cases.The second chilling and atmospheric thriller in Quentin Bates\'s Icelandic crime series. A dark page-turner perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Henning Mankell and Søren Sveistrup\'s The Chestnut Man.Praise for Quentin Bates:\'A great read - leaves you craving the next installment\' Yrsa Sigurðardóttir\'A perfect book to curl up with in front of the fire\' The Bookbag\'Well written and absorbing\' Woman\'s Way\'Captures the chilly spirit of Nordic crime fiction . . . Fans of Arnaldur Indridason\'s Reykjavík mysteries will want to add Bates to their reading lists\' Booklist\'[A] crackling fiction debut ... palpable authenticity\' Publishers Weekly\'A superb new series\' Eurocrime Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1220, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour for Illustration 2018Shortlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalLonglisted for the CILIP Carnegie MedalFrank doesn’t know how to feel when Nick Underbridge rescues her from bullies one afternoon. No one likes Nick. He’s big, he’s weird and he smells – or so everyone in Frank’s class thinks.And yet, there’s something nice about Nick’s house. There’s strange music playing there, and it feels light and good and makes Frank feel happy for the first time in forever.But there’s more to Nick, and to his house, than meets the eye, and soon Frank realises she isn’t the only one keeping secrets. Or the only one who needs help …A poignant, darkly comic and deeply moving story about the power of the extraordinary, and finding friendship where you least expect it. Written by the author of the critically acclaimed The Imaginary and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Levi Pinfold, this is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1101, Διαστάσεις: 15x15cm

This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts, to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our precious planet. Many children and young people are very worried about the health of our planet and climate, and it\'s easy to feel overwhelmed by bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Nature Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches, we can help nature heal. The book is presented with beautiful artwork combined with reassuring narrative stories covering ecological successes such as: The removal of dams on the Rogue River, Oregon restored the wild salmon habitats, Humpback whale numbers are up to historic numbers after global whaling bans, The story of the Children\'s Forest, an project in England encouraging children to reforest their local areas.What You Can Do at the back of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help change the world, with information on wellbeing, looking after your space, working together, using your voice, buying less stuff and where our stuff comes from! The sweet and uplifting narrative retellings of these positive stories make the perfect bedtime read for eco-anxious kids, and provide parents with concrete examples to assuage worries about nature, the climate and the future. Ivy Kids brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to rewild your child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection with the living world. Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Independent Publishers Awards 2022, Ivy Kids books are planet-friendly, printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, locally to where they will be sold. Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2022, Διαστάσεις: 27.6x27.6cm

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings associated with grief, bereavement and family separation; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong and Be Brave.Written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 19x19cm

If you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you\'ll love Jaci Burton!What readers are saying about The Best Man Plan!\'A lovely fun read full of extremely likeable characters who make the book an absolute joy to read\' \'I loved every minute of it and didn\'t want it to end\'\'A sweet and hot friends-to-lovers story. I can\'t wait to see the next story\'Don\'t miss The Engagement Arrangement - out now! Readers say it\'s \'a lovely summer read\'!\'Always sexy, romantic and charming\' Jill Shalvis \'The characters leap off the page and the romance sparkles\' Romantic Times New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton kicks off her dreamy new Boots and Bouquets series with a sweep-you-off-your-feet friends-to-lovers romance.Three days before Erin Bellini\'s wedding, her fiancé breaks up with her...in an email. Hurt and embarrassed, she turns to veterinarian Jason Callum, who\'s both the best man and the hottest guy she knows. But Jason wants a lot more than just a one-night stand with the woman he\'s cared about for years. He\'s intent on taking things slow, determined to show Erin what real love can look like. Suddenly Erin finds herself with feelings she never planned on having again - she just isn\'t sure she can trust her instincts. After all, she made a terrible choice with her ex-fiancé. But Jason intends to convince her that he\'s the best man for her, and that what they have together is a true love that will last forever...Want more fun romance? Look out for more cowboys and weddings in the Boots and Bouquets series and check out Jaci\'s gorgeously romantic Hope series beginning with Hope Flames. Or, to turn up the heat, look out for Jaci\'s sizzling Brotherhood by Fire and Play-By-Play series which began with The Perfect Play. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0707, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The last survivors of the human race escaped a ruined Earth. Eos seemed perfect at first. Warm. Hospitable. Safe from the grid. But everything isn\'t as it seems.The planet\'s first settlers have disappeared. As Dr James Sinclair digs into the mystery of the lost colony, he discovers a series of spheres buried on Eos. Are they the key to finding the lost colonists? Or are they responsible for their deaths? Or are they a sign of something else altogether?Just as James is unravelling the secrets of the spheres, a storm hits Eos, and in the middle of the chaos, a new danger emerges – a threat no one saw coming...With time running out to save the colonists, James and Emma will face their hardest choice yet in the final pulse-pounding instalment in The Long Winter trilogy.Praise for A.G. Riddle:\'Reads like a superior collaboration between Dan Brown and Michael Crichton\' Guardian on Pandemic\'Riddle keeps the focus on characters rather than technological marvels\' Publishers Weekly\'Apocalyptic sci-fi at its best.The action sling-shots from stage to stage like an intergalactic spaceship\' Daily Mail Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0601, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING DEBUT ABOUT A PARTY YOU’LL NEVER FORGETFOR FANS OF ONE DAY AND THE FLAT SHARE\'Addictively readable\' The Times\'It was so much fun being reunited with Ralph, Jem, Smith and Siobahn! . . . It still feels so sharp, fresh and cool. I\'m so excited to see a new generation of readers falling in love with this iconic love story\' Daisy Buchanan‘The fabulous first novel by the fabulous Lisa Jewell: it\'s pure 90s and completely brilliant\'. Jenny Colgan, bestselling author of Little Beach Street Bakery. ----THE SMASH-HIT STORY OF LOVE, FRIENDS AND FLATSHARES TURNS 25Meet the residents of 31 Alamanac Road . . .Ralph and Smith are flatmates and best mates. Nothing can come between them – until the gorgeous Jemima moves in. They’re both falling for her, but which one of them does Jem want?Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan are happily unmarried and have been for fifteen years – until Cheri, in the flat above, fixes her sights on Karl. Why should a little problem like his girlfriend get in her way?Sooner or later it’s all going to come to a head – and what better place for tears and laughter, break ups and make ups than Ralph’s party?Tropes/themes:1. Love triangle 2. Forced proximity 3. Best friend’s current lover 4. Roommates ----\'A joy . . . a fun summer read’ GuardianPraise for Lisa Jewell‘A big warm-hearted book’ Marie Claire‘Jewell\'s readability and emotional intelligence make her the cream of pop fiction’ Glamour ‘A book you simply disappear into’ Sunday TelegraphReaders love Ralph’s Party‘A refreshing take on falling in love and living happily ever after. I couldn\'t wait to curl up in bed and read it most evenings!!!’ ***** Reader Review‘An interesting, funny and absorbing story. This one takes me back to student days in London’ ***** Reader Review‘This is a good story of friendship, love and crossing the line’ ***** Reader Review‘I read this book when it was first released. I loved it. And now I am loving it all over again’***** Reader Review‘Love is in the air, what a brilliant story, what a party!!!! Can always guarantee a great story by Lisa Jewell, loved it!’ ***** Reader Review‘I always know when I love a book because I want to recommend it to the people I care about. This will definitely be one of those stories’ ***** Reader Review Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Two sisters parted. Two women blamed. Two stories reclaimed.\'Required reading for fans of Circe . . . a remarkable, thrilling debut\' - Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth AvenueFor millennia, two women have been blamed for the fall of a mighty civilisation - but now it\'s time to hear their side of the story . . .As princesses of Sparta, Helen and Klytemnestra have known nothing but luxury and plenty. With their high birth and unrivalled beauty, they are the envy of all of Greece.Such privilege comes at a high price, though, and their destinies are not theirs to command. While still only girls they are separated and married off to legendary foreign kings Agamemnon and Menelaos, never to meet again. Their duty is now to give birth to the heirs society demands and be the meek, submissive queens their men expect.But when the weight of their husbands\' neglect, cruelty and ambition becomes too heavy to bear, they must push against the constraints of their sex to carve new lives for themselves - and in doing so make waves that will ripple throughout the next three thousand years.Perfect for readers of Circe and Ariadne, Daughters of Sparta is a vivid and illuminating retelling of the Siege of Troy that tells the story of mythology\'s most vilified women from their own mouths at long last.Helen of Troy and her sister Klytemnestra are reimagined in this gorgeous retelling of the classic Greek myth - not as women defined by their husbands and lovers but as battle-weary survivors of a patriarchal society who take control of their own destiny. Absolutely riveting!\' - Alka Joshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Henna Artist Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0721, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

You\'re nine when you get your first computer. It\'s not long before you discover porn. You don\'t know what you\'re watching, but you do know that you shouldn\'t tell anybody.Later, older, your first kiss is captured on camera and shared with everyone in your year. Part of the incessant cycle of posting, sharing and liking. Now, you can\'t remember a time when you didn\'t feel hollow inside. Now, you know that something has to change.Chilling, potent and intensely intimate, This Is How You Remember It is about a life lived online - and about finding another way when it\'s all you\'ve ever known. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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 Valencia.This latest edition uncovers the city\'s most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from roaming one of the world\'s most beautiful markets, Mercado Central; to trying the best paella at the hotly contested La Pepica; and ducking into Centro del Carmen Cultura Contemporánea, a sprawling gallery with exhibitions that shine a light on local culture.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Valencia 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 Valencia 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 ValenciaExplore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area’s personality and unique experiencesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Catedral de Valencia, Museo de la Seda, and Jardín BotánicoEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelCovers: South Ciutat Vella; North Ciutat Vella; Barrio del Carmen; L’Eixample & Southern Valencia; Russafa; Northern & Eastern Valencia; Valencia’s Seaside; Western Valencia   Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Valencia. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

From Children’s Laureates Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell, the bestselling team behind A Great Big Cuddle, comes a first book of nursery rhymes. Flying pigs, wobbling plates of jelly and a giant who trembles whenever he meets a mouse: welcome to the topsy-turvy world of nursery rhymes. Inspired by his lifelong fascination with these peculiar poems, Michael Rosen has placed familiar playground songs alongside forgotten gems for a seminal new collection. Brought to vivid life by Chris Riddell’s magnificent pictures, expect familiar faces, from little Jumping Joan to Miss Mary Mack – but also plenty of surprises… With forty rhymes to choose from, this book is sure to prove a bedtime favourite.\"Huggable and exuberant … makes you want to smile and stomp to the rhythm.\" – The Sunday Times on A Great Big Cuddle Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 26x26cm

John Berger, one of the world\'s most celebrated storytellers and writers on art, tells a personal history of art from the prehistoric paintings of the Chauvet caves to 21st century conceptual artists. Berger presents entirely new ways of thinking about artists both canonized and obscure, from Rembrandt to Henry Moore, Jackson Pollock to Picasso. Throughout, Berger maintains the essential connection between politics, art and the wider study of culture. The result is an illuminating walk through many centuries of visual culture, from one of the contemporary world\'s most incisive critical voices. Σελίδες: 544, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0105, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Discover the vivid stories of Britain\'s iconic rulers, from 600 CE to the present day.From the Saxons to the Windsors, Britain\'s royal lineage is brought to life in the pages of this visual guide. Confused about which Henry had six wives and which was crowned at the age of eight? Kings and Queens of England and Scotland documents the public and private lives of the royal dynasties. Year-by-year chronologies reveal the major events of each monarch\'s reign, while family trees trace the royal lineage and claim to the throne of each royal house. This new edition features recent royal events, including the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and a biography of King Charles III. With crisp biographies of each sovereign, illustrated with contemporary portraits, painting, or statues. Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is an essential handy reference for all history buffs, and includes the following: - Accessible guide to the monarchs of both England and Scotland with extensive royal history distilled into a handy, compact format.- Concise summaries of every English sovereign from Alfred the Great and his Saxon ancestors to King Charles III.- Family tree for each of the royal houses.- Contemporary portraits, paintings, or photographs with each monarch\'s profile.- Concise bullet-point summaries of key events in each monarch\'s reign.The ideal history book for history buffs of all ages, whether you are or know of a fan of royal history, or looking for the perfect gift book for history students - Kings and Queens of England and Scotland is your go-to guide for a complete history of the monarchy. Σελίδες: 100, Διαστάσεις: 12.5x12.5cm

From the bestselling author of On Gratitude and On the Move.In this spirited volume, Oliver Sacks examines the many passions of his own life – both as a doctor engaged with the central questions of human existence, and as a polymath conversant in all the sciences. Why do humans need gardens? How, and when, does a physician tell his patient she has Alzheimer\'s? What is social media doing to our brains? In several of the compassionate case histories collected here, Sacks considers for the first time the enigmas of depression, psychosis, and schizophrenia, and in others he returns to conditions that have long fascinated him: Tourette’s syndrome, ageing, dementia, and hallucinations. In counterpoint to these elegant investigations of what makes us human, this volume also includes pieces that celebrate Sacks’s love of the natural world – and his last meditations on life in the twenty-first century. Everything in Its Place gives us an intimate portrait of a master writer and thinker at work. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0714, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Jack Howard is about to discover a secret. Perhaps the greatest secret ever kept.What if one of the Ancient World\'s greatest libraries was buried in volcanic ash and then re-discovered two thousand years later? What if what was found there was a document that could shatter the very foundations of the Western World? What if you were the one who discovered this secret? And were then forced to confront terrifying enemies determined to destroy you to ensure it goes no further?This is the story of one last Gospel, left behind in the age of the New Testament, in the greatest days of the Roman Empire, and of its extraordinary secret, one that has lain concealed for years. Follow Jack Howard as he discovers the secret and must prevent others from doing the same... Σελίδες: 576, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0829, Διαστάσεις: 16.6x16.6cm

In a world ravaged by climate change, a young woman\'s job of enforcing Britain\'s one-child policy is compromised when she discovers an illegal sibling on the ministry hit list, and that sibling is hers…   `A tightly paced plot set in an all-too imaginable future … a page-turning, thought-provoking read´ Jo Callaghan  ‘With echoes of V for Vendetta, ONE serves as a stark warning, challenging societal norms and individual sacrifices in the face of adversity’ SciFi Now Book of the Month   ‘Pleasingly terrifying’ New Scientist   `A terrifying vision of a global climate emergency, a jaw-dropping government conspiracy and some truly devastating twists … one hell of a speculative thriller´ Tom Hindle   –––––––––––––––––––  One law. One child. Seven million crimes…   A cataclysmic climate emergency has spawned a one-child policy in the UK, ruthlessly enforced by a totalitarian regime. Compulsory abortion of \'excess\' pregnancies and mandatory contraceptive implants are now the norm, and families must adhere to strict consumption quotas as the world descends into chaos.   Kai is a 25-year-old `baby reaper´, working for the Ministry of Population and Family Planning. If any of her assigned families attempt to exceed their child quota, she ensures they pay the price.   Until, one morning, she discovers that an illegal sibling on her Ministry hit-list is hers. And to protect her parents from severe penalties, she must secretly investigate before anyone else finds out.   Kai\'s hunt for her forbidden sister unearths much more than a dark family secret. As she stumbles across a series of heinous crimes perpetrated by the people she trusted most, she makes a catastrophic discovery that could bring down the government … and tear her family apart.   –––––––––––––––––––   `Eve Smith is a master storyteller for our troubled times´ Simon Conway   `Chillingly plausible … both thrilling and deeply moving´ Philippa East   `All too convincing and scientifically plausible … as much a warning as an entertainment´ Paul E. Hardisty   `Amazing, beautiful writing, jam-packed with clever ideas´ Helen Fitzgerald   `Gripping, frightening and deep … a very brilliant, masterful book´ Sarah K. Jackson   `Simmering with great intelligence and insight that never fails to be terrifyingly and thrillingly plausible´ James Goodhand   `A visionary storyteller´ Awais Khan   `A gripping and pacy thriller set in an all too plausible and terrifying future´ David Beckler   `Meticulously crafted, no detail is overlooked … so authentic it doesn\'t feel speculative at all´ Sarah Sultoon   `Raises troubling issues about the balance between saving the planet and our individual human rights … brilliant!´ Guy Morpuss   `Pulse-pounding and heart-rending in equal measure, this book is a tour-de-force´ Louise Mumford   `A powerful warning and a gripping thriller´ Greg Mosse   `A chilling, poignant novel that holds a mirror up to our world … sensational´ Vikki Patis   `Gripping and unsettling´ Shen Yang   `Compulsive and addictive´ Adam Simcox   `Another taut and terrifying thriller from Eve Smith´ Louise Swanson   `A terrifying, yet plausible read. Too scary to imagine in reality, and yet…´ Heather Fitt   `Horrifying and gripping in equal measure … a jaw-dropping glimpse of the catastrophe around the corner … Astonishing´ Lucy Martin   Σελίδες: 300, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0720, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

**Adapted into the Paramount+ series Curfew**______________________WELCOME TO A WORLD WHERE WOMEN HOLD THE POWER.They dominate workplaces, public spaces and government.They are no longer afraid to cross a dark car park, catch the last train, or walk home alone.With the Curfew law in place, all men are electronically tagged and must stay at home after 7pm.It changed things for the better. Until now.A woman is murdered late at night and evidence suggests she knew her attacker.It couldn\'t have been a man because a Curfew tag is a solid alibi... Isn\'t it?____________________\'An original, if unsettling, debut\' The Sun\'So timely, so relevant and so remarkably written, it\'s going to live with me for some time to come\' John Marrs, #1 bestselling author of The One____________________Readers love After Dark: \'A read-in-one-night book!\'\'Keeps you on the edge of your seat\'\'Wow this is a powerful book\'\'Unpredictable and thrilling\'\'I devoured this book in a single day\'\'I loved how the story unfolded and couldn\'t put it down\'\'This would be an excellent book club choice\'\'It will stay with me for some time to come\'\'The puzzle of the victim keeps you interested, invested and reading on\'\'Well written and totally believable ... It certainly gives you something to think about\'\'I was hooked from the beginning to the end of this unique murder mystery\' Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'I\'m the type which every man imagines he wants, until he gets me; and then he finds he doesn\'t really, after all\'Goodbye to Berlin is the novella that inspired Cabaret, evoking the glamour and sleaze, excess and repression of Berlin society. Isherwood shows the lives of people under threat from the rise of the Nazis: a wealthy Jewish heiress, Natalia Landauer, a gay couple, Peter and Otto, and an English upper-class waif, the divinely decadent Sally Bowles.VINTAGE DECO: Nine blazing, daring novels to celebrate the 1920s - 100 years on. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

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Prague, 1995: journalist Ludvík Slaný is assigned to make a documentary about a truly bizarre case. Vera Foltýnova, a middle-aged woman with no musical training, claims she has been visited by the ghost of great composer Frederic Chopin - and that he has been dictating dozens of compositions to her, to allow the world to hear the sublime music he was unable to create in his own short life. With media and recording companies taking the bait, Ludvík enlists the help of ex-Communist secret police agent Pavel Cerny? to expose Vera as a fraud. Soon, however, doubt creeps in, as he finds himself irrationally drawn towards this unassuming woman and the eerily beautiful music she plays. Could he be witnessing a true miracle? An intricately plotted mystery imbued with the dusky atmosphere of autumnal Prague, The Ghost of Frederic Chopin is an engrossing story of art, faith and the quiet accompaniment of the past. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

By the global bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz, the third novel in his acclaimed Hawthorne and Horowitz series. The Russian mafia, a strange religious order and not one but two murders - stand by for a hugely enjoyable, twisty turny read.\'EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS\' Sunday Times\'A homage to the Golden Age of mystery - it is pure delight\' New York Times\'Witty, wry, clever, a fabulous detective story and perfect summer reading\' Kate Mosse\'Funny, intriguing, thrilling and thought-provoking: a marvellous mystery\' Adam Hamdy\'A golden-age whodunnit on steroids\' Kirkus Reviews______________Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne and the writer Anthony Horowitz have been invited to a literary festival on the island of Alderney to talk about their new book . . .Very soon they discover that dark forces are at work.Alderney is in turmoil over a planned power line that will cut through it, desecrating a war cemetery and turning neighbour against neighbour.And the visiting authors seem to be harbouring any number of unpleasant secrets.When the festival\'s wealthy sponsor is found brutally murdered, Alderney goes into lockdown and Hawthorne knows he doesn\'t have to look too far for suspects. There\'s no escape. The killer is still on the island.And there\'s about to be a second death . . .______________Readers can\'t get enough of Hawthorne and Horowitz ...***** \'I loved this smartly written whodunit, but it\'s the characters of Hawthorne and Horowitz that have completely won me over.\'***** \'A Line to Kill was a very clever, suspenseful and compelling murder mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed \'***** \'This is a worthy addition to this highly addictive series, and I can\'t wait to begin the next installment.\'***** \'Engaging, fun banter between Horowitz and Hawthorne, double deception, locked room mystery, multiple suspects that all have a motive, and someone with murder in their eyes.\' Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'Gripping\' Curtis Sittenfeld * \'Electrifying\' Taylor Jenkins Reid * \'Remarkable\' Kevin Kwan * \'Stunning\' Sunday Times * \'Brilliant\' Pandora Sykes In South Korea, where impossible beauty standards and ruthless social hierarchies dictate your every move, four women are balancing on a razor\'s edge:Kyuri, a beautiful \'room salon\' girl paid to entertain wealthy businessmen after hours.Miho, an artist whose life becomes enmeshed with the offspring of the super-wealthy elite.Ara, a hairstylist whose obsession with a K-pop star leads her to violent extremes.Wonna, their neighbour, pregnant with a child that she can\'t afford.Set in the drinking dens and beauty salons of Seoul, If I Had Your Face is an electrifying debut novel about female strength, resilience and the solace that friendship can provide.\'Cha\'s writing always crackles . . . Touching, compelling and icily cool\' Observer\'Fascinating, eye-opening, compelling - like the film Parasite, If I Had Your Face is also an exposé of the class system in South Korea\' Independent\'Absolutely stunning. . . Assured, bold, and electrifying\' Taylor Jenkins Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of DAISY JONES & THE SIX and MALIBU RISING\'One of the buzziest debuts of the year, If I Had Your Face transports readers to glittering, futuristic Seoul... Essential reading\' Vogue\'Culturally fascinating, emotionally layered, gripping and smart\' Curtis Sittenfeld, bestselling author of PREP and AMERICAN WIFE \'Glittering, engrossing\' Helen Oyeyemi, author of GINGERBREAD \'Remarkable, brilliantly crafted and devastatingly exquisite\' Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of CRAZY RICH ASIANS\'I finished it in two sittings, have re-read it twice since and I\'d still happily read it again - it\'s a serious contender for one of my favourite books ever.\' RedLONGLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2021 Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Deep in rural Wales, a farmer is struggling through lambing season when he becomes aware that his land is being stalked by a badger-baiter who brings with him the stark threat of violence. Built of the interlocking fates of these two solitary men, this is a searing story of isolation and loss, from a writer of uncommon gifts. Σελίδες: 176, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1106, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

As summer blooms in Edinburgh\'s gardens and Bertie Pollock\'s birthday appears on the horizon, all at 44 Scotland Street is not cake and sunshine. Newlywed Angus Lordie has been booked by his bride into what he must not call the loony bin; Bruce\'s first encounter with hot wax brings more anguish than he bargained for; and Bertie\'s birthday dreams of scout camp and a penknife look set to be replaced by a game of Royal Weddings and a gender-neutral doll. But fate, an amorous Bedouin and the Dubai Tourist Authority conspire to transport Bertie\'s mother Irene to a warmer - if not a better - place, and once again in Scotland Street the triumph of human kindness over adversity gives cause for celebration. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0610, Διαστάσεις: 15.7x15.7cm

Another excellent historical adventure from Susanna Gregory featuring 17th-century spy Thomas Chaloner------------------------London in the spring of 1665 is a city full of fear. There is plague in the stews of St Giles, the Dutch fleet is preparing to invade, and a banking crisis threatens to leave Charles II\'s government with no means of paying for the nation\'s defence.Amid the tension, Thomas Chaloner is ordered to investigate the murder of Dick Wheler, one of the few goldsmith-bankers to have survived the losses that have driven others to bankruptcy - or worse. At the same time, a French spy staggers across the city, carrying the plague from one parish to another.Chaloner\'s foray into the world of the financiers who live in and around Cheapside quickly convinces him that they are just as great a threat as the Dutch, but their power and greed thwart him at every turn. Meanwhile, the plague continues to spread across the city, and the body count from the disease and from the fever of avarice starts to rise alarmingly . . . Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1124, Διαστάσεις: 20x20cm

The rich and deeply moving sounds of film music are as old as cinema. The first projected moving images were accompanied by music through a variety of performers--from single piano players to small orchestras--that brought images to life. Film music has since become its own industry, an aesthetic platform for expressing creative visions, and a commercial vehicle for growing musical stars of all varieties. In this Very Short Introduction, Kathryn Kalinak takes readers behind the scenes to understand both the practical aspects of film music--what it is and how it is composed--and the theories that have been developed to explain why film music works. This accessible book not only entertains with the fascinating stories of the composers and performers who have shaped film music across the globe but also gives readers a broad sense of the key questions in film music studies today. The updated second edition includes the music from film industries in Africa, Asia and South Asia, and Latin America, and focuses on previously under-represented film musicians, in particular women and minority composers. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 11.3x11.3cm