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‘The audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible … the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!’ TESSA BAILEY ‘The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer’ HELEN HOANG When Bee Hobbes takes the lead in a squeaky-clean romantic Christmas movie, there are only three rules: 1. Don’t get involved with anyone on set. 2. Don’t tell anyone what you do for a living. 3. Definitely don’t get involved with anyone on set. 3b. Seriously. Now, she’s filming in Christmas Notch, a small town with Christmas trees and festive tunes all year round. But Bee’s got a secret identity to hide, and it’s not family-friendly. And her co-star, Nolan Shaw, an ex-boyband member infamous for his own x-rated antics, not only knows it, but is secretly her biggest fan. When things start to heat up on set, Bee and Nolan must keep this steamy affair under wraps, or risk ruining everything . . . _________________ ’Funny and saucy, this certainly puts the X-rated into Xmas’ Heat ’A merry little masterpiece . . . this is a read for those who want a winter romcom but with some X-rated antics’ Metro ‘The holiday rom-com of your dreams!’ Cosmopolitan ‘Looking for a little bit of spice from your Christmas romance? . . . A refreshingly entertaining and sexy read, which also features some great plus-size representation’ Popsugar ‘For something a little spicy this Christmas, try this holiday romcom’ Yours ‘With plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love’ Booklist Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'That\'s the trouble about the good guys and the bad guys! They\'re all guys!\'In the small yet aggressive country of Borogravia, there are strict rules citizens must follow. For a start, women belong in the kitchen - not in jobs, pubs, or indeed trousers. And certainly not on the front line.Polly Perks has to become a boy in a hurry if she wants to find her missing brother in the army. Cutting off her hair and wearing the trousers is easy. Going to war however, is not.Polly and her fellow raw recruits are suddenly in the thick of a losing battle. All they have on their side is the most artful sergeant in the army and a vampire with a lust for coffee.It\'s time to make a stand.\'You ride along on his tide of outlandish invention, realising that you are in the presence of a true original\' The TimesThe Discworld novels can be read in any order but Monstrous Regiment is a standalone. Σελίδες: 480, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

In a world where birth order determines your fate, what if everything you believed about yourself was a lie?Like all second-born daughters of the realm, Cerise Solon has never ventured beyond the temple grounds where she lives in service to the goddess. But unlike her peers, Cerise is a complete failure as an oracle. Her inability to foretell a single tragedy has brought shame upon her family, something she sees reflected in their eyes during their rare visits. Everything changes when the head seer offers Cerise an opportunity to serve the Half King—a young man who rules by day and turns to shadow at sunset.As a firstborn son, the king bears his bloodline’s curse, destined to vanish completely upon his twenty-first birthday. While searching for a way to restore him, Cerise finds a kindred spirit in the mysterious young ruler, and with his help discovers a startling revelation about herself that unlocks a powerful set of gifts. But the truth comes with a price. For she is no oracle, but instead the product of a union so forbidden its discovery would sentence her to death.Despite her tainted origins, Cerise might be the key to restoring order to the land and saving the man she’s quickly growing to love...if she can outlive those sworn to destroy her. Σελίδες: 480, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

The beloved, life-affirming international bestseller which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide - now a major film starring Lily James, Matthew Goode, Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay and Penelope Wilton\'I can’t remember the last time I discovered a novel as smart and delightful as this one … Treat yourself to this book, please – I can’t recommend it highly enough\' Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray LoveTo give them hope she must tell their storyIt’s 1946. The war is over, and Juliet Ashton has writer’s block. But when she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey – a total stranger living halfway across the Channel, who has come across her name written in a second hand book – she enters into a correspondence with him, and in time with all the members of the extraordinary Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Through their letters, the society tell Juliet about life on the island, their love of books – and the long shadow cast by their time living under German occupation. Drawn into their irresistible world, Juliet sets sail for the island, changing her life forever. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell.From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco comes the Sunday Times bestselling sizzling and sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked. With the Prince of Wrath at her side, Emilia sold her soul to become Queen of the Wicked and travelled to the Seven Circles to fulfil her vow of avenging her sister. But the first rule of the Wicked? Trust no one. And it\'s soon clear that nothing in Hell is what it seems. Even Wrath may be keeping secrets about his true nature. But that suits Emilia just fine - she\'s got secrets of her own. Faced with backstabbing courtiers, princes who delight in fear, luxurious palaces, dazzling galas, and conflicting clues, Emilia finds herself on a mission to unlock the mysteries of her own past and uncover the answers she craves. As long as her sins don\'t catch up to her first . . .This scorching romantasy is perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Carissa Broadbent, Lexi Ryan, Lauren Roberts. READERS LOVE KERRI MANISCALCO \'A decadent and pulse raising read filled with sizzling romance, deception and intrigue and I never wanted it to end\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'The twists and turns were intense, addictive and had me gaping by the end of the book. The cliff-hanger was MEAN so I eagerly await book 3 so bad!!\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Wrath is beyond words! He has quickly shot up my favourite male main character list, and that\'s a tough list to get on to!\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Brilliantly steamy scenes that made this more NA than the first and I will tell you I AM HERE FOR IT!!!\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'I feel so empty now I have finished this book, I literally was emerged inside. The story is so absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0830, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Vivien Lowry\'s latest play has opened to a rapturous reception from audiences in London\'s West End. However, the critics\' savage reviews soon call into question her entire career. So, when the opportunity arises for her to work as a script doctor on a film shooting in Rome\'s Cinecittà Studios, a world populated with the likes of Ava Gardner and Sophia Loren, Vivien takes it. There she finds herself caught between powerful Vatican censors and two very different men. Vivien must also face the long-buried truth of what really happened to her soldier fiancé during the war if she\'s to step into the future. Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1121, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'A panoramic, ambitious tale.\' The Times\'Exceptional.\' Salman Rushdie\'Powerful.\' Christine Mangan\'Captivating.\' ElleFrom the internationally bestselling author of Lullaby, The Country of Others is perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante, Tracy Chevalier, and Maggie O\'Farrell.1944. After the Liberation, Mathilde leaves France to join her husband in Morocco.But life here is unrecognisable to this brave and passionate young woman. Her life is now that of a farmer\'s wife - with all the sacrifices and vexations that brings. Suffocated by the heat, by her loneliness on the farm and by the mistrust she inspires as a foreigner, Mathilde grows increasingly restless.As Morocco\'s struggle for independence intensifies, Mathilde and her husband find themselves caught in the crossfire. Σελίδες: 336, 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 Bilbao & San Sebastián.This latest edition uncovers the city\'s most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from feasting on seafood in the former fishing village of Puerto Viejo, to hiking from Donostia-San Sebastián to Pasaia for stunning views across the craggy coastline, and exploring world-famous art museums like the Guggenheim as well as lesser-known galleries.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Bilbao & San Sebastián 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 Bilbao & San Sebastián 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 Bilbao & San SebastianExplore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area’s personality and unique experiencesGet fresh takes on must-visit sights including Arkeologi Museoa, Puente Colgante, and Monte IgueldoEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelCovers: Bilbao - Bilbao Old Town; Bilbao New Town; Getxo & Portugalete; Central Basque Coast. San Sebastián - Donostia-San Sebastián Parte Vieja; Donostia-San Sebastián New Town; Donostia-San Sebastián Gros; Pasaia & Hondarribia plus day trips to Gernika and Chillida Leku  Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Bilbao & San Sebastián. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

Written between 1944 and 1947, Minima Moralia is a collection of rich, lucid aphorisms and essays about life in modern capitalist society. Adorno casts his penetrating eye across society in mid-century America and finds a life deformed by capitalism. This is Adorno\'s theoretical and literary masterpiece and a classic of twentieth-century thought. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0602, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Following the incredible Botanicum, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page. Σελίδες: 72, Διαστάσεις: 22.5x22.5cm

An in-depth presentation of Steiner\'s ideas about the nature of the twelve human senses, as he saw them, and their role in education.Of interest to teachers and parents of students attending Steiner-Waldorf institutions, this book is also written for anyone with an interest in children\'s education and philosophies of teaching. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

Another Life is a powerful, heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting story of the life-changing impact of the connections we form, from one of the world\'s bestselling authors.\'One of the greatest storytellers of our time\' Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads SingAngie DeSaria has spent years of her life trying to have a child. Now, her marriage has crumbled under the strain. Adrift and alone, she returns to her childhood home, a small coastal town in the Pacific Northwest, to help try and rescue the beloved, failing family business.Lauren Ribido is a senior in high school. She dreams of an Ivy League education, escaping her hometown and her troubled mother.When Angie hires Lauren to work at the restaurant, they form an immediate bond, which deepens when Lauren’s mother abruptly leaves town and Angie offers her a place to stay. But nothing could have prepared Angie for the far-reaching repercussions of this act of kindness. Together, these two women – one who longs for a child and the other who longs for a mother’s love – will be tested in ways that neither could have imagined.\'Utterly Compelling, Powerful and unforgettable Kristin Hannah is an exquisite storyteller\' Christy Lefteri, Author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo\'Compelling. Moving\' Karen Swan, Author of The Last Summer\'A rich, compelling novel\' Kate Morton, Author of The Clockmaker\'s Daughter*Published in the US as The Things We Do for Love Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

It\'s a brave new Britain under the New Management. The Prime Minister is an eldritch god of unimaginable power. Crime is plummeting as almost every offense is punishable by death. And everywhere you look, there are people with strange powers, some of which they can control, and some, not so much.Hyperorganised and formidable, Eve Starkey defeated her boss, the louche magical adept and billionaire Rupert de Montfort Bigge, in a supernatural duel to the death. Now she\'s in charge of the Bigge Corporation, just in time to discover the lethal trap Rupert set for her long ago . . .Wendy Deere is investigating unauthorized supernatural shenanigans. She swore to herself she wouldn\'t again get entangled with Eve Starkey\'s bohemian brother Imp and his crew of transhuman misfits. Yeah, right.Mary Macandless has powers of her own. Right now she\'s pretending to be a nanny in order to kidnap the children of a pair of famous, Government-authorized adepts. These children have powers of their own, and Mary Macandless is in way over her head.All of these stories will come together, with world-bending results...\'For all of Stross\'s genuine ability to spook and dismay, The Laundry Files are some of the most tremendously humane books I\'ve ever read\' Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1229, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this comprehensive holistic healing guide. If you\'re in search of a more natural approach to health and wellbeing, expert Louise Robinson has created over 40 bespoke remedies, blends, and rituals to transform your body and mind - the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Science now supports what practitioners have long known: that oils derived from plants have powerful therapeutic properties, working holistically on mind, body, and spirit. From massage oils to boost immunity, to room diffusers to help you sleep - this book is your complete guide to essential oils and their healing properties. Harness the power of essential oils and discover:- What aromatherapy is and the benefits of the practice- How essential oils work - What ingredients and equipment you will need to get started- How to use essential oils safely with guidance to both air and skin applications- Easy-to-follow illustrated guides for practical home remedies and wellbeing treatments- Relaxing, restoring, and revitalising alternative therapies including detox routines, energising and mood-lifting oil blends, immunity-boosting, and relaxation massagesThis aromatherapy book takes you on an empowering journey of self-care. It begins by unpacking what aromatherapy and essential oils are, how to use them correctly and how to safely get the most out of them. This reference book is divided into wellbeing treatments designed to uplift the mind, body, and spirit. Also included are healing treatments designed to address, relieve, and help cure a range of common conditions. Your Essential Toolkit For Wellness in The Modern World Aromatherapy is about more than just beautiful smelling aromas that come from essential oils. This carefully curated collection of blends, remedies, and practices shows you how to practice aromatherapy at home. Extract and blend your own aromatic essential oils to care for and heal yourself, follow step-by-step massage routines, and combine aromatherapy with yoga, meditation, and breathwork to deliver maximum benefit to you.Complete the Series:Once you\'ve completed Aromatherapy (Little Book of Self-Care), look out for more books in this series from DK Books. Discover indispensable everyday self-care routines in the other titles from the self-care series including Ayurveda, Breathwork, Sleep and more. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

THE LIFE-AFFIRMING FOLLOW UP TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS\'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary\' Cecilia Ahern__________No act done for someone else is ever wasted.The accident that killed Eddie left an indelible mark on Annie. Only a girl at the time, injured, scarred, and unable to remember why, Annie\'s life is forever changed by the incident.Bullied by her peers and haunted by something she cannot recall, Annie struggles to find acceptance as she grows. When, as a young woman, she reconnects with Paulo, her childhood love, she believes she has finally found happiness.But when her wedding day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey. It will lead her to her very own five people, whose responsibility it falls on to teach her about the meaning of her life, and to her inevitable reunion with Eddie.__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEXT PERSON YOU MEET IN HEAVEN\'The story has your heart in a million pieces whilst you smile and simply can\'t wait to read what happens next\'\'A master storyteller!\'\'A perfect end to an already perfect story. It is truly a gift for any reader\'\'Anyone who read the first book would expect this second book to be a work of art. It is just that\'\'Mitch Albom knows how to tug on the heartstrings!\' Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 10.8x10.8cm

*SHARPE’S COMMAND, the brand new novel in the global bestselling series, is available to pre-order now* Richard Sharpe, abandoned in enemy territory, has to trust in assistance from a hostile American privateer. The invasion of France is under way and the British Navy has called upon the services of Major Richard Sharpe. He and a small force of riflemen are to capture a fortress and secure a landing on the French coast – one of the most dangerous missions of his career. Through the reckless incompetence of a naval commander, Sharpe finds himself abandoned in the heart of enemy territory, facing overwhelming forces and the very real prospect of defeat. He has no choice but to trust his fortunes to an American privateer – a man who has no love for the British invaders. Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Set against the Blitz in London, a young woman\'s extraordinary journey of self-discovery and an intimate meditation on what it takes to find our place in the world.A March Best Book in Red\'NOTE PERFECT\' East Riding Magazine\'AN EXTRAORDINARY NEW WRITER\' Nina StibbeI used to believe the world had been created for me; every stone and grain of sand. As I grew older, I began to think of myself as something tacked on to the edge. 1939, London: From McPhail\'s Passage to Kensington\'s Grand Palace Hotel, Rose Dunbar is evacuated from her humble home on the Rock of Gibraltar and dropped into a chaotic city of falling bombs, perplexing class rules and bad weather. Despite being \'flagrantly foreign\' to the locals, she becomes an efficient go-between for the upper-class ladies helping out with the war effort and her own tribe of noisy displaced families.It is only when she is shifted to the countryside to become secretary to the plain-speaking and sightless Major Inchbold that Rose\'s dizzying journey to womanhood will become more surreal than ever, as she drinks tea at the vicarage and stands up for the lower orders. But Rose\'s greatest dilemma is yet to come, as she must decide where her home - and her heart - really lies.In Anne Youngson\'s wry and sublimely understated prose, this unique and beautiful story of love, class and belonging is also a profound and intimate meditation on what it takes to find our place in the world.*******************************Praise for ANNE YOUNGSON: \'Tender, wise and moving, Meet Me at the Museum is a novel to cherish.\' JOHN BOYNE\'Insightful, emotionally acute and absorbing\' DAILY EXPRESS\'Beautiful and affecting\' NINA STIBBEReaders love Anne Youngson\'s novels:\'I was utterly gripped and felt bereft when I\'d finished it\' *****\'I could not put this book down. An inspired approach to writing about life and love\' *****\'One of my top ten best reads of the year\'***** Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 10.5x10.5cm

With a foreword by England player Steph Houghton, She Shoots, She Scores! tells the incredible story of the BEST sport in the world, women’s football – from the men who tried to ban it to the superstars of today’s game, including Lucy Bronze, Sam Kerr and Alex Morgan. Young footie fans can find out about . . .- The girl who had to play football in secret but grew up into a goal scoring legend- The thirteen-year-old who shot to international fame but didn’t get a mention in school assembly- The greatest women’s footballer ever, who scored in FIVE World CupsWritten by acclaimed YA novelist Catriona Clarke, the book is packed with facts and stats about the FIFA Women\'s World Cup and the Olympics, plus pocket profiles of the world\'s top players – from Marta to Megan Rapinoe – and record-breaking teams, including the US national women\'s team and Olympique Lyonnais. What\'s more, discover the key skills you\'ll need to become a great goalkeeper, a tough-tackling defender or the world\'s next superstar striker! Σελίδες: 64, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0608, Διαστάσεις: 18.3x18.3cm

As well as its advantages, there are drawbacks to the enlightened village that is twenty-first-century Edinburgh, where every Saturday night ears burn at dinner parties across the city, and anyone requiring the investigative abilities of a philosophical soul knows where to find her. Jillian McKinlay -- wife of a trustee of an illustrious school -- is the latest petitioner; she asks Isabel to look into a poison-pen letter that makes insinuations about applicants for the position of principal. Isabel\'s niece Cat has another new boyfriend who seems too good to be true. And when a pretty cellist with a tragic story takes a fancy to her husband-to-be, Isabel finds herself contemplating an act of heroic and alarming self-sacrifice. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0829, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

They framed me.They abducted my wife.They took my child.I want him back.Sam Capra has one reason to live: to reclaim his baby son from the people who kidnapped him. Teaming up with a young mother whose daughter went missing, he tracks his child across the country in a dangerous, desperate race against time.From the internationally bestselling author of Panic, The Last Minute is the most heart-stopping thriller of the year, from \'one of the best thriller writers of our time\' (Harlan Coben). Σελίδες: 496, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0110, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naïve but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals – in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg – whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, and featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The perfect London read for this summer! Angela’s back on home turf – and in her biggest romantic scrape yet… Angela Clark has fallen in love with New York – and it’s starting to love her back. But when she’s summoned home to London, she’s at risk of losing her shiny new life to never-ending English rain, warm beer and bad memories. Talk about stepping back in time There’s Mark, the ex-boyfriend – who she ran to New York to get away from. There’s Louisa, her best friend, with her terrifying new baby. And there’s her mum, still talking to her as though she’s fifteen. Now there’s a wedding in the offing – and everyone remembers how well Angela behaved at the last one. . . Can the arrival of boyfriend Alex and best friend Jenny save her from a re-run of her old self? Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0607, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'One of his most enthralling creations\' Daily TelegraphBroke and working as a tour guide in Germany, rootless Englishman Ted Mundy catches a glimpse of an old friend hiding in the shadows. A friend he thought was lost to him. A friend who took him from radical 1960s Berlin to life as a double agent. Now, decades later, the Cold War is over and the war on terror has begun. Sasha has another mission for them both, but this time it is impossible to tell the difference between allies - and enemies. Set in a world of lies and shifting allegiances, Absolute Friends is a savage fable of our times.\'Thoroughly gripping\' Sunday Times Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Chuck Palahniuk returns with the chilling tale, in classic Palahniuk tradition, of a father in search of his daughter, a young woman with a secret, and a malicious recording that can make \"the whole world scream at the exact same time.\"Private detective Foster Gates is a father is in search of his missing daughter, and sound engineer Mitzi harbors a secret that may help him solve the case. It\'s Mitzi\'s job to create the dubbed screams used in horror films and action movies. She\'s the best at what she does.But what no one in Hollywood knows is the screams Mitzi produces are harvested from the real, horror-filled, blood-chilling screams of people in their death throes--a technique first employed by Mitzi\'s father and one she continues on in his memory--a deeply conflicted serial killer compelled beyond her understanding to honor her father\'s chilling legacy.Soon Foster finds himself on Mitzi\'s trail. And in pursuit of her dark art, Mitzi realizes she\'s created the perfect scream, one that compels anyone who hears it to mirror the sound as long as they listen to it--a highly contagious seismic event with the potential to bring the country to its knees. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1109, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

See how nature changes with the seasons, find out which creatures live in the garden and learn how flowers grow in this beautifully illustrated introduction to nature, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are counting and matching activities, and lots of things to look at and talk about on every page. Σελίδες: 16, Διαστάσεις: 22.3x22.3cm

Σελίδες: 232, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The artist and writer Yevgenia Belorusets was in her hometown of Kyiv when Russia\'s invasion of Ukraine began on the morning of February 24, 2022. For her and millions of Ukrainians, reality changed overnight. She set out to document the war and its effects on the ordinary residents of the country: the relentless sound of sirens and gunfire; intense moments of connection and solidarity with strangers; the struggle to make sense of a good mood on a spring day. Published each day in German by the newspaper Der Spiegel and in English by ISOLARII, War Diary had an immediate impact worldwide. Issued here with a new preface and more recent entries by the author, it stands as a unique monument to the devastation and resilience of a city under siege. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Book 3 in the critically acclaimed cosy murder mystery series set in contemporary India, featuring the wise and gentle detective Harith Athreya - perfect for fans of Richard Coles, Ian Moore and Janice Hallett\'Athreya is a fine detective with a curious mind\' New York Times\'An impressive force in the world of whodunnits\' CrimeReads________________ISOLATIONDetective Harith Athreya is taking a well-earned break at a boutique hill in the Himalayan footfills. But his holiday is cut short when mysterious bloody handprints appear on the walls around the resort.INCRIMINATIONWhen a guest falls to her death, the hotelier casts suspicion on five young people who checked in at the same time as the victim but who all claim not to know her - or each other.INTRIGUEDoes one of these guests have something to do with the tragedy? Harith Athreya must get to the bottom of the case before the murderer strikes again...________________PRAISE FOR THE HARITH ATHREYA MYSTERIES\'Hugely engaging\' Sunday Times\'A slice of sheer pleasure... a proper, thorny puzzle\' Observer\'Like stepping back into the Golden Age of the classic mystery\' Rhys Bowen\'Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie [and] Arthur Conan Doyle\' Harini Nagendra Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world\'s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.A countess with a card trick; love letters filled with deception; a desperate man with a pistol.\'The Queen of Spades\', one of Pushkin\'s most popular and chilling stories, is accompanied here by the thrilling \'Dubrovsky\' and unforgettable \'Tales of Belkin\'.\'He is the lasting wonder of Russian literature\' - Guardian Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

\'A jewel of a novel about a perfect family falling apart\'DAVID NICHOLLS\'The Children\'s Bach is Garner\'s masterpiece\'PUBLIC BOOKS\'A perfect novel. I was so stunned that I wanted to run around the block\'RUMAAN ALAMAthena and Dexter Fox are happy. They love each other. They are friends.They live with their young sons in a sparsely furnished house near the Merri Creek: its walls cracking, its floors sloping and its doors hanging loosely in their frames. There is a piano in their kitchen.But then, one day - years after their lives have taken different directions - Dexter runs into Elizabeth, an old friend from his university days. She brings into his world her loose-living musician boyfriend, Philip, and her seventeen-year-old sister, Vicki. And all at once, the bonds that hold the Fox family together begin to fray.Helen Garner\'s perfectly formed novels embody Melbourne\'s tumultuous 1970s and 1980s. Drawn on a small canvas and with a subtle musical backdrop, The Children\'s Bach is a beloved work that weighs the burdens of commitment against the costs of liberation.A W&N Essential Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'A good essay must draw its curtain round us, but it must be a curtain that shuts us in, not out.\' According to Virginia Woolf, the goal of the essay \'is simply that it should give pleasure...It should lay us under a spell with its first word, and we should only wake, refreshed, with its last.\' One of the best practitioners of the art she analysed so rewardingly, Woolf displayed her essay-writing skills across a wide range of subjects, with all the craftsmanship, substance, and rich allure of her novels. This selection brings together thirty of her best essays, including the famous \'Mr Bennett and Mrs Brown\', a clarion call for modern fiction. She discusses the arts of writing and of reading, and the particular role and reputation of women writers. She writes movingly about her father and the art of biography, and of the London scene in the early decades of the twentieth century. Overall, these pieces are as indispensable to an understanding of this great writer as they are enchanting in their own right. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World\'s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford\'s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

‘The multi award-winning Charlotte Mendelson is famous for whipping up the hottest, messiest family dramas a writer of literary fiction can . . . This is late Shakespeare meets Modern Family and it’s irresistible’ – The TimesIn a tiny flat in West London, sixteen-year-old Marina lives with her emotionally delicate mother and three ancient Hungarian relatives. Imprisoned by her family’s crushing expectations and their traditions, she knows she must escape.At Combe Abbey, a traditional English private boarding school in the Dorset countryside, Marina realizes she’s made a terrible mistake. Here, among the boathouses, chapel services and unspoken social hierarchy, she is the awkward half-foreign girl who doesn’t know how to fit in, flirt, or even exist.Meanwhile, her mother has her own painful secrets to deal with – especially the surprising return of the very last man she’d expect to see. And Marina’s disastrous spiral at Combe Abbey is going unnoticed . . .‘A deliciously funny tale of dysfunctional families. . . Reading Mendelson’s easy, assured prose is like sinking into something soft and velvety’ – Telegraph‘I read and adored Almost English . . . and now I will read everything she’s ever written. Charlotte Mendelson is a fiendishly gifted writer’ – Marian Keyes Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0130, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

1942. When Helda Dahlstrøm flees her abusive husband and Nazi-occupied Norway with her eight-year-old son she doesn\'t know if they\'ll make it out alive. In her desperate journey to safety she\'ll find safety on the rocky shores of the Shetland Islands, rescued by Canadian Flight Sergeant Bill Gauthier.As WWII\'s destruction rages at their doorsteps, can love find its way through the rubble?Readers loved Emma Pass\' Before the Dawn:\'An absolutely stunning book... I adored everything about this. I would definitely watch this if it were a movie! I already can\'t wait to re-read this.\' NetGalley 5* Review\'OH MY GODDESS this book has become a new favourite... Ruby and Sam\'s love is addicting and heart-warming, leaving me feel the same emotions alongside them through every bump in the road. Their love was so enchanting and strong.\' @haleyyneal, 5* Review\'What a gorgeous book!!... It would make an exquisite movie. The chemistry between the two main characters was off the charts. This book kept me up late into the night turning page by page like it was on fire to see what happened next.\' NetGalley 5* Review\'I need this to be a movie!... A beautiful story of love and the dual perspective was perfect! I am adding this to my historical fiction favourites.\' NetGalley 5* Review\'I couldn\'t put this down! Beautiful writing kept me turning the pages!\' NetGalley 5* Review\'Lovely, raw WWII romance... Quite heart-breaking... Definitely a rocky and emotional one... A really great WWII historical romance.\' Wayfaring_reader, 5* Review\'Wonderful book... If you are a fan of World War novels of history and romance, then you need to read this... A stunning book I couldn\'t put down. At the end I was overwhelmed with the story and replayed it in my mind for several days. A read not to be missed.\' Goodreads 5* Review Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1128, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Learn all about Thomas the Tank Engine, Kana the first electric train on Sodor, Sir Topham Hatt, and many other steam engines, diesels, vehicles and characters from Sodor.This colourful guide is packed with fun facts about a host of popular characters from the much-loved brand, including the new-look characters from the latest Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go™ TV series. It also features scenes and storylines from the exciting new animations. With stunning full-colour images and essential information about favourite characters, Meet the Engines: An Encyclopedia of the Thomas & Friends Characters is a must-have for all young Thomas fans.©2020 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 22.3x22.3cm