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This sweet gift for ice cream lovers of all ages brings the signature sound of summertime to your home, office, or playroom. High-quality, die-cast metal mini truck plays 3 tunes!- Specifications: Mini ice cream truck features a vibrant, original design and is set in die-cast metal; measures approximately 3-1/4 x 2-3/4 x 1-1/2 inches- Plays 3 tunes: Hear 30-second clips of three distinct, nostalgic ice cream truck songs- Includes illustrated mini book: The accompanying 32-page full-colour mini book (2-1/2 x 3 inches) offers history, fun facts, and more about ice cream and ice cream trucks- Captures that summer feeling: With its bright design and fun tunes, the feel-good item will remind you of carefree, warm, and sunny summertime- Perfect gift: For kids, parents, or anyone who loves ice cream and ice cream trucksIncludes button cell batteries. Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 10.4x10.4cm

*As featured in the landmark BBC2 documentary Our Falklands War: A Frontline Story*Published to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Falklands war\'There was a time when we did extraordinary things.\' On 28 May 1982, 450 men of the 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment - 2 Para - went into action to retake the settlement of Goose Green on East Falkland, where more than 1,000 Argentine soldiers were holding 119 Falkland Islanders - men, women, children and one baby - in squalid conditions. Forty years on, Goose Green is still the biggest and bloodiest battle the British Army has fought in modern times. This book is the living narrative of the battle told by the very men who fought it; not just the soldiers of 2 Para, but also the SAS, the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, and others, in more than a hundred exclusive and untold personal accounts.Some are extremely funny, some touching, and some heart-breaking. All were recorded face to face, the speakers\' own words adding a gritty authenticity to each account and conveying the confusion and terror of battle, as well as the courage and selflessness of men in action. Goose Green is a book that goes beyond the official histories and the many memoirs to bring to life the first and, as it turned out, the decisive battle of this country\'s outstanding campaign to retake the Falkland Islands from a foreign invader. This is a true story of a great victory against all the odds, told by the men who fought it. Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'I loved every page of this funny, warm, delightful novel!\' LIANE MORIARTY\'This is the book to beat in 2022. Flawless book. A pure joy. Full of humour, lovable characters, wit and surprises\'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review\'Brilliant, funny and uplifting\'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.......................You can marry into them, but can you ever really be one of them?Things haven\'t gone well for Simon Larsen lately. He adores his wife, Tansy, and his children, but since his business failed and he lost the family home, he can\'t seem to get off the couch.His larger-than-life in-laws, the Schnabels - Tansy\'s mother, sister and brother - won\'t get off his case. To keep everyone happy, Simon needs to do one little job: he has a week to landscape a friend\'s backyard for an important Schnabel family event.But as the week progresses, Simon is derailed by the arrival of an unexpected house guest. Then he discovers Tansy is harbouring a secret. As his world spins out of control, who can Simon really count on when the chips are down?Life with the Schnabels is messy, chaotic and joyful, and Dinner with the Schnabels is as heartwarming as it is outrageously funny........................Praise for Dinner with the Schnabels:\'Told with great humour and pathos. It is a tonic and a delight\' PIP WILLIAMS\'Toni Jordan at her finest - brilliantly observed and highly entertaining. I inhaled her words then snorted them out laughing!\' JOANNA NELL\'Smart, tender, wise and hilarious. This is a dinner I didn\'t want to leave\' KATHRYN HEYMANPraise for Toni Jordan:\'Laugh-out-loud funny\' The Australian Women\'s Weekly\'Crisp and clever\' Saturday Paper\'A moving comedy\' Who Weekly\'An emotionally rich domestic drama\' The Australian\'Pitch-perfect blend of intelligence, compassion and humour\' The Guardian Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Berlin, 30 April, 1945As the Russian Army closes in on the war-torn City, Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun take their own lives. Their bodies are burned and buried in the Reich Chancellery garden, above the Führer\'s bunker.Buenos Aires, 9 January, 2012Three audacious thieves carry out the biggest safe depository heist in Argentine history, escaping with more than one hundred million dollars\' worth of valuables. Within hours, an encrypted phone call to America triggers a blood-soaked manhunt as the thieves are tracked down, systematically tortured, then murdered.San Francisco, 18 January, 2012Senator John Franklin, hailed as the \'Great Unifier\', secures the Republican Presidential nomination and seems destined for the Oval Office. Despite the sixty-seven year interval and a span of thirteen thousand miles, these events are indelibly linked.Chief Inspector Nicolas Vargas of the Buenos Aires Police Department and Lieutenant Troy Hembury of the LAPD are sucked into a dark political conspiracy concealing an incredible historical truth stretching from the infamous Berlin bunker to Buenos Aires and to Washington, which threatens the very heart and soul of American democracy. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0723, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

A funny, romantic read from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sunny Days and Sea BreezesAli Kingston is happily married with three children. She isn\'t the type to have her head turned - but then it isn\'t every day that a gorgeous younger man falls at her feet.When Ed, Ali\'s husband, finds out that she\'s spent time with another man, he\'s sure there\'s more to it than just a minor indiscretion - so in a moment of madness he kicks Ali out of the house.Their family and friends do all they can to help Ali and Ed reconcile but nothing seems to work. And then fate intervenes . . .Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:\'A gorgeous novel that will delight\'KATIE FFORDE\'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic\'MILLY JOHNSON\'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope\'CATHY BRAMLEY\'An irresistibly warm-hearted story\'TRISHA ASHLEY\'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed\'SARAH MORGAN\'The queen of funny, feel good fiction\'MIKE GAYLE Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The Sunday Times and New York Times BestsellerA couple in their thirties live in a small rented cottage in a quiet part of Tokyo. They work at home as freelance writers. They no longer have very much to say to one another.One day a cat invites itself into their small kitchen. She is a beautiful creature. She leaves, but the next day comes again, and then again and again. New, small joys accompany the cat; the days have more light and colour.Life suddenly seems to have more promise for the husband and wife; they go walking together, talk and share stories of the cat and its little ways, play in the nearby garden. But then something happens that will change everything again . . . The Guest Cat is an exceptionally moving and beautiful novel about the nature of life and the way it feels to live it. Written by Japanese poet and novelist Takashi Hiraide, the book won Japan\'s Kiyama Shohei Literary Award.\'A rare treasure . . . beautiful and profound . . . whether you\'re a cat lover or not, don\'t pass this one up – NPR Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0930, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

_______________________________________Money can buy you anything. Even a verdict...In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking guilty verdict against a chemical company. Accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town\'s water supply, causing the worst \"cancer cluster\" in history, the company knows it\'s in trouble. Their only avenue is to appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will either approve the verdict or reverse it.But the company\'s owner, Carl Trudeau, isn\'t willing to let justice be done. Instead, he decides to try to purchase a seat on the Court. Through an intricate web of conspiracy and deceit, his political operatives recruit a young, unsuspecting candidate. They finance him, manipulate him, market him, and mould him into a potential Supreme Court justice.Their Supreme Court justice.And unless their scheme is exposed, the polluters will make a clean escape..._______________________________________‘A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos\' – Irish Independent\'John Grisham is the master of legal fiction\' – Jodi Picoult\'The best thriller writer alive\' – Ken Follett‘John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers’ – Telegraph ‘Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller’ – The Times‘Grisham\'s storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own.’ – Daily Record‘Masterful – when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they\'re not just alive, they\'re pulsating’ – Mirror‘A giant of the thriller genre’ – TimeOut Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It\'s battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed and polluted by humans. This book helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and find ways to change it for the better. Geography is a HUGE subject area that deals with so much more than map-making, rocks, and town planning. This book unpicks how an awareness of geography helps people think about how important the world around us is, from the landscape we live on to the relationships between entire countries.Part of the award-winning \'for Beginners\' series, which explains big subjects to kids in late primary and early secondary education. Each book outlines what those subjects are about, which big questions experts are grappling with, and what jobs people who study them might go on to do. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 17.6x17.6cm

What can you do to make the world a better place?Libby and her husband Jason have moved back to his hometown to turn the family B&B into a boutique hotel. They have left London behind and all the memories - good and bad - that went with it.The injured woman Libby finds lying in the remote country road has lost her memory. She doesn\'t know why she came to be there, and no one seems to be looking for her. When Libby offers to take her in, this one small act of kindness sets in motion a chain of events that will change many people\'s lives . . .\'A beautifully written story about friendship, trust and love. I adored it.\' - Milly Johnson A perfect summer read for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde. Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0428, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Edwardian era love, society and politics explored in this perfect read for Downton Abbey fans.Sebastian is young, handsome and romantic, the heir to a vast and beautiful English country estate. He is a fixed feature in the eternal round of lavish parties, intrigues and traditions at the cold, decadent heart of Edwardian high society. Everyone knows the role he must play, but Sebastian isn\'t sure he wants the part. Position, privilege and wealth are his, if he can resist the lure of a brave new world.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY KATE WILLIAMS Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A new memoir from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Cathy Glass. Eight-year-old Aimee was on the child protection register at birth. Her five older siblings were taken into care many years ago. So no one can understand why she was left at home to suffer for so long. It seems Aimee was forgotten. The social services are looking for a very experienced foster carer to look after Aimee and, when she reads the referral, Cathy understands why. Despite her reservations, Cathy agrees to Aimee on – there is something about her that reminds Cathy of Jodie (the subject of ‘Damaged’ and the most disturbed child Cathy has cared for), and reading the report instantly tugs at her heart strings. When she arrives, Aimee is angry. And she has every right to be. She has spent the first eight years of her life living with her drug-dependent mother in a flat that the social worker described as ‘not fit for human habitation’. Aimee is so grateful as she snuggles into her bed at Cathy’s house on the first night that it brings Cathy to tears. Aimee’s aggressive mother is constantly causing trouble at contact, and makes sweeping allegations against Cathy and her family in front of her daughter as well. It is a trying time for Cathy, and it makes it difficult for Aimee to settle. But as Aimee begins to trust Cathy, she starts to open up. And the more Cathy learns about Aimee’s life before she came into care, the more horrified she becomes. It’s clear that Aimee should have been rescued much sooner and as her journey seems to be coming to a happy end, Cathy can’t help but reflect on all the other ‘forgotten children’ that are still suffering… Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'The most reliable and comprehensive account of the Great Plague that we possess\' Anthony Burgess In 1665 the plague swept through London, claiming over 97,000 lives. Daniel Defoe was just five at the time of the plague, but he later called on his own memories, as well as his writing experience, to create this vivid chronicle of the epidemic and its victims. \'A Journal\' (1722) follows Defoe\'s fictional narrator as he traces the devastating progress of the plague through the streets of London. Here we see a city transformed: some of its streets suspiciously empty, some - with crosses on their doors - overwhelmingly full of the sounds and smells of human suffering. And every living citizen he meets has a horrifying story that demands to be heard. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The Phantom of the Opera is Gaston Leroux\'s exquisite blend of Gothic horror and tragic romance, which formed the basis for a world-renowned stage musical. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Mireille Ribiere, and an introduction by Jann Matlock.When the new managers of the Paris Opera House ignore their predecessors\' warnings about the hideous \'Opera ghost\' stalking the theatre, it is a fatal mistake. The Phantom haunts the imagination of the beautiful and talented singer Christine Daaé, appearing to her as the \'Angel of Music\' - a disembodied voice, coaching her to sing as she never could before. When Christine is courted by a handsome young Viscount, the Phantom is consumed by jealousy and seeks revenge. And when Christine suddenly disappears after a triumphant singing performance, it becomes clear that the Phantom\'s time has come. With its pervading atmosphere of menace, tinged with dark humour, The Phantom of the Opera (1910) has inspired film, stage and literature since its publication, including Andrew Lloyd Webber\'s Phantom of the Opera, the most successful theatrical show of all time. Mireille Ribière\'s highly readable and historically accurate translation captures the drive and drama of Leroux\'s vivid tale, and is accompanied by extensive notes and further reading. Jann Matlock\'s fascinating new introduction examines the Phantom\'s legacy and uncovers the real secrets hidden in the Paris Opera House.Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was born in Paris, the son of a building contractor. His first novel was serialised in the late 1890s, and with the 1907 publication of The Mystery of the Yellow Room he launched his career as a pioneer of the French detective novel. The Phantom of the Opera (1910) has been Leroux\'s best-known novel in the English-speaking world ever since the resounding success of the 1925 silent film version.If you enjoyed The Phantom of the Opera, you might like Victor Hugo\'s Les Miserables, also available in Penguin Classics. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Before he was Ciri\'s guardian, Geralt of Rivia was a legendary swordsman. Season of Storms is an adventure set in the world of the Witcher, the book series that inspired the hit Netflix show and bestselling video games.Geralt. The witcher whose mission is to protect ordinary people from the monsters created with magic. A mutant who has the task of killing unnatural beings. He uses a magical sign, potions and the pride of every witcher - two swords, steel and silver. But what would happen if Geralt lost his weapons? Andrzej Sapkowski returns to his phenomenal world of the Witcher in a stand-alone novel where Geralt fights, travels and loves again, Dandelion sings and flies from trouble to trouble, sorcerers are scheming ... and across the whole world clouds are gathering.The season of storms is coming...Translated by David French. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0211, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

Make your own beautiful, 3D decorations with this board book of press-out Easter eggs! Each press-out Easter egg is intricately decorated with foil and perfect for all ages to colour in. Featuring twenty unique designs, the press-out pieces can be easily slotted together to create cheerful hanging ornaments to decorate Easter trees. These gorgeous eggs look elegant in white and gold, but even more glorious when you add colour. Other titles in this fantastic series include: Unicorns, Butterflies, Birds, Christmas Decorations, Halloween, Flamingos, Llamas and Other Cool Things, Narwhals and Mermaids, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and Dinosaurs. Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 15.8x15.8cm

Each day brings a new beginning...Her mother\'s death in childbirth leaves Sophy Hutton at the mercy of her cruel aunt and uncle, and her childhood is brutal. At sixteen, Sophy learns the shocking truth behind her birth and escapes to London to pursue a career as an actress, determined to put the past behind her. But life for women at the turn of the century is fraught with danger and Sophy soon discovers the darker side to London\'s glamorous theatres. Young and innocent, she doesn\'t recognise the man who really loves her when he appears; instead she is charmed into marrying handsome actor Toby Shawe, a flawed and amoral individual. Then the heartache really begins... Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0710, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Karl Marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories have shaped and directed political, economic, and social thought for 150 years. Considering Marx\'s life and impact, renowned philosopher Peter Singer identifies the central vision that unifies Marx\'s thought, enabling us to grasp Marx\'s views as a whole. Presenting Marx as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or a social scientist, Singer explains Marx\'s key ideas on alienation, historical materialism, and the economic theory of Capital, in plain English. In this new edition, Singer explores whether Marx remains relevant to the twenty first century, and if so, how. Does the fact that eight billionaires now own as much as the bottom half of the world\'s population give support to Marxist thinking? Does the ease with which conservative politicians can win over working class voters by appealing to nationalism undermines Marx\'s view of class struggle and the inevitability of victory for the proletariat? Singer ponders key questions such as these, and also discusses the place of the internet as a \'productive force\' when analysed in Marxist theory. He concludes with an assessment of Marx\'s legacy, asking if there is any realistic prospect of replacing capitalism with a better system of production and distribution in the twenty first century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 11.4x11.4cm

‘Breathing brings the secret joy of meditation to you. You become joyful, fresh and tolerant and everyone around you will benefit.’The Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing is one of the three most essentialteachings of the Buddha. In Breathe! You Are Alive, scholar, poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh unfolds this core teaching, showing how to apply it to everyday life. He explains the methods of conscious breathing that are presented in the sutra and offers exercises for practising those methods today. Moreover, his engaging commentary shows the profound nourishment that can be available to us when we slow down and get in touch with our breathing. Breathe! You AreAlive shows how we all begin to take in peace and happiness with each and every breath. Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The epic new thriller from the No.1 bestselling Queen of Gangland crime! Kenny Bond. A murderer. A gangster. A good family man. Meet the Bonds Kenny Bond is finally out of prison after doing a long stretch for killing a copper, and is determined to get back to life on the straight and narrow. A family like no other Kenny’s son Donny might lack his father’s edge but his twin grandsons, Beau and Brett – well, they are Bonds through and through. Like him, they won’t let anyone stand in their way. But they’re about to meet their match Family comes before everything else for Kenny, but there’s a feud brewing that could cause murder, and a new family on Dark Lane might bring the Bonds to their knees. Kenny’s determined that nothing, and no one, will threaten his family. But can the Bonds stick together when someone’s out to take them down? The Bond family\'s story is just beginning… Don\'t miss The Brothers, the gripping new novel from the Queen of Gangland Crime – available to pre-order now! Σελίδες: 496, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Book 3 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.Peter Grant is learning magic fast. And it\'s just as well - he\'s already had run-ins with the deadly supernatural children of the Thames and a terrifying killer in Soho. Progression in the Police Force is less easy. Especially when you work in a department of two. A department that doesn\'t even officially exist. A department that if you did describe it to most people would get you laughed at. And then there\'s his love life. The last person he fell for ended up seriously dead. It wasn\'t his fault, but still. Now something horrible is happening in the labyrinth of tunnels that make up the tube system that honeycombs the ancient foundations of London. And delays on the Northern line is the very least of it. Time to call in the Met\'s Economic and Specialist Crime Unit 9, aka \'The Folly\'. Time to call in PC Peter Grant, Britain\'s Last Wizard.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:\'Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London\'NICK FROST\'As brilliant and funny as ever\'THE SUN\'Charming, witty, exciting\'THE INDEPENDENT\'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups\'THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you\'re a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don\'t panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch\'s imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels. Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1127, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

_____________________________________From the legendary author of THE GODFATHER comes a novel of the original Italian crime familyFifteenth-century Italy. The Renaissance is in full swing, heralding a new golden age for Europe. But where there is gold – and power – there are those who are willing to do anything to get their hands on them.Enter the Borgias. Headed by Rodrigo Borgia, better known as Pope Alexander VI, this tight-knit family is fighting to keep its iron grip on Italy – but theirs is a lethal game, and the cost of failure is surely death.Scheming and plotting for their own ends are his children: Giovanni, the much-favoured golden boy; his younger brother Cesare, jealous and vicious; and Lucrezia, cunning, calculating and passionate. The Borgias face immense opposition from all quarters of Italy, but their deadliest foes may be far closer to home._____________________________________A tale of brutality and betrayal that crowns Mario Puzo\'s remarkable career_____________________________________\'We are a family,\' Alexander told his children. \'And the loyalty of the family must come before everything and everyone else. We must learn from each other, protect each other, and be bound first and foremost to each other. For if we honour that commitment, we will never be vanquished – but if we falter in that loyalty, we will all be condemned...\' Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

From the double Man Booker prize-winning author of ‘Wolf Hall’ and ‘Bring Up the Bodies’, this is an epic yet subtle family saga about broken trusts and buried secrets. Ralph and Anna Eldred live in the big Red House in Norfolk, raising their four children and devoting their lives to charity. The constant flood of ‘good souls and sad cases’, children plucked from the squalor of the East London streets for a breath of fresh countryside air, hides the growing crises in their own family, the disillusionment of their children, the fissures in their marriage. Memories of their time as missionaries in South Africa and Botswana, of the terrible African tragedies that have shaped the rest of their lives, refuse to be put to rest and threaten to destroy the fragile peace they have built for themselves and their children. This is a breathtakingly intelligent novel that asks the most difficult questions. Is there anything one can never forgive? Is tragedy ever deserved? Can you ever escape your own past? A literary family saga written with the skill and subtlety of a true master, this is Hilary Mantel at her best. Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of ‘The Shipping News’ comes a collection of short stories inspired by the harsh and unforgiving landscape of Wyoming. Throughout the collection, Annie Proulx invests these stories with an intelligence and black humour that transforms them into something new and surprising. In one story, a slight young man defies his mother’s insults to become a rodeo star, while in another, an octogenarian finds himself drawn back to the ranch that he quit decades before – against his better judgement. Elsewhere, Proulx demonstrates her taste for the macabre in a grisly tale of bad weather, gambling and amputation set a hundred years ago. Inventive, compassionate and wildly funny, these marvellous stories explore the unbreakable bond between a people and their land. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

When Connecticut mechanic and foreman Hank Morgan is knocked unconscious, he wakes not to the familiar scenes of nineteenth-century America but to the bewildering sights and sounds of sixth-century Camelot. Although confused at first and quickly imprisoned, he soon realises that his knowledge of the future can transform his fate. Correctly predicting a solar eclipse from inside his prison cell, Morgan terrifies the people of England into releasing him and swiftly establishes himself as the most powerful magician in the land, stronger than Merlin and greatly admired by Arthur himself. But the Connecticut Yankee wishes for more than simply a place at the Round Table. Soon, he begins a far greater struggle: to bring American democratic ideals to Old England. Complex and fascinating, A Connecticut Yankee is a darkly comic consideration of the nature of human nature and society. Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Something bad has happened to Alison Taylor. Her Saturday night started normally. Recently separated from her husband, Ali has been persuaded by her friends to go on a date with a new man. She is ready, she is nervous, she is excited. She is about to take a step into her new future. By Sunday morning, Ali\'s life is unrecognisable. She wakes, and she knows that something is wrong. She is home, she is alone, she is hurt and she has no memory of what happened to her. Worse still, when she looks in the mirror, Ali doesn\'t recognise the face staring back at her. She can\'t recognise her friends and family. And she can\'t recognise the person who is trying to destroy her... From the no. 1 bestselling author of The Sister, The Gift and The Surrogate, The Date is a gripping page-turner that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and Before I Go To Sleep. What readers are saying about Louise Jensen:\'WOW I was blown away by this thriller... This book had me guessing right up to the very end. An exceptional book.\' Just One More Page, 5 stars\'This novel was paced perfectly and I actually finished it in one day because I couldn\'t put it down... so addictive!\' Steph and Chris Book Reviews\'This book had more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, with the heart thumping feeling to go with it! If you like psychological thrillers, then definitely read this one... you will not regret it! Five Stars!\' Stardust Book Reviews\'My God! It\'s a bloody corker! An exquisite writer... Louise has completely knocked it out of the park and brought us all another amazing thriller! MY FIRST EVER GOLD STAR AWARD.\' Emma the Little Bookworm\'I could not put this book down. I neglected all the house work and put off cooking dinner until I was finished... I loved every page.\' Renee Reads\'Just as I thought the story was wrapping up BANG! I was hit again with another twist. Brilliant! It is chilling and sinister and yet heart-breaking and tragic, and I felt really emotional on finishing it... I can\'t wait to read more by Louise.\' Bloomin Brilliant Books\'OMG I love this... one corker of a psychological thriller which ticked all the boxes for me giving it an easy 5 stars.\' Chelle\'s Book Reviews Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0516, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

\'A tender appreciation of life’s beauty\' - Matt Haig, The GuardianIn How to Feel Better, bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shares the advice that has seen her through life\'s ups and downs. From her etiquette for bad news to the words of wisdom she would like to pass onto her son, How to Feel Better is full of warm, gentle guidance and comfort for when you need it most.Previously published as A Manual for Heartache, this revised edition contains a new introduction from Cathy and an inspiring addendum of advice from other authors on what they do to feel better, whatever the world throws their way. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0725, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Inspector Witherspoon has never come up against a case which he couldn\'t solve . . . with the help of his housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries. But now he\'s confronted with a bewlidering murder. It seems as though the victim has cheated his stockholders out of a fortune, which leaves each of them with a strong motive for the crime. So Mrs Jeffries is confronted with a complex brew of murder and high finance. This time even she might not manage to add it all up . . .This charming series of Victorian murder mysteries features mild-mannered Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard and, more importantly, Mrs Jeffries, his housekeeper. A policeman\'s widow herself, her quick wits allow her to nudge the Inspector in the right direction to solve the crime. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0305, Διαστάσεις: 17.6x17.6cm

In the new Leopard novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cat\'s Lair and Leopard\'s Prey, passions explode like wildfire when a young woman\'s feral instincts are ignited by a man who\'s too dangerous not to desire . . . A simple request for Siena Arnotto: deliver a gift to her grandfather\'s friend. One look at Elijah Lospostos, hard-bodied and stripped to the waist, and Siena succumbs to a feline stirring she never felt before, and to Elijah\'s reckless and pleasurable demands. But when that pulse-throbbing moment ends in the murder of an unexpected intruder, Elijah accuses the shaken and confused Siena of setting him up.Then Siena discovers the truth of her Leopard heritage, of the secrets in her grandfather\'s inner circle, and the sinister plot of revenge that has put her in jeopardy. When Siena\'s grandfather is assassinated, she realizes the only man she can trust is Elijah. Now as her Leopard rises from within, Siena and Elijah share not only an animal instinct for survival-but a desire so raw and wild it may be the only thing that can save them. Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1124, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Meet the Lakefront Billionaires . . .Get ready for another addictive romance from Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Lauren Asher Rafael Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs. I\'m a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums.On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son.For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip. Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn\'t be attracted to. Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company? That isn\'t part of our travel plans. After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs.Even if it means breaking hers in the process. EllieWhat\'s worse than working for a grumpy single dad? Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school. Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High.He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of.I\'m an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music. We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything. Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with vengeance as I face a new dilemma. Being his son\'s nanny is one thing, but wishing for more?Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written. \'Lauren Asher is an expert at giving readers everything they could ever want in a romance book. It\'s impossible to avoid becoming addicted to the world she builds\' Hannah Grace Σελίδες: 640, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0625, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

*THE SIDE-SPLITTING NEW COMIC SHORT FROM ONE OF BRITAIN\'S BEST-LOVED WRITERS, NOW A MAJOR BBC TV SERIES*______________________________ \'It is as honest and multi-faceted an examination and appreciation of marriage as you could hope to find\' The Guardian on Hornby\'s script adaptationEach week, Tom and Louise meet for a quick drink in the pub before they go to meet their marriage counsellor. Married for years and with two children, a recent incident has exposed the fault lines in their relationship in a way that Tom, for one, does not wish to think about.In the ten minutes in the pub they talk about the agenda for the session, what they talked about last week, what they will definitely not talk about with the counsellor, and how much better off they are than the couple whose counselling slot immediately precedes their own. Over the ten weeks that follow Tom and Louise begin to wonder: what if marriage is like a computer? When you take it apart to see how it works you might just be left with a million pieces you can\'t put back together . . . Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A 50th anniversary edition of the classic crime novel that inspired the Oscar-winning film starring Sidney Poitier.\'They call me Mr Tibbs!\'A small southern town in the 1960s. A musician found dead on the highway. It\'s no surprise when white detectives arrest a black man for the murder. What is a surprise is that the black man - Virgil Tibbs - is himself a skilled homicide detective from California, whom inexperienced Chief Gillespie reluctantly recruits to help with the case. Faced with mounting local hostility and a police force that seems determined to see him fail, it isn\'t long before Tibbs - trained in karate and aikido - will have to fight not just for justice, but also for his own safety.The inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film starring Sidney Poitier, this iconic crime novel is a psychologically astute examination of racial prejudice, an atmospheric depiction of the American South in the sixties, and a brilliant, suspense-filled read set in the sultry heat of the night. Σελίδες: 176, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

In this powerful and emotional New York Times bestseller, Nobel Peace Prize winner and activist Malala Yousafzai shares various stories of displacement, including her own. Part memoir, part communal storytelling, We Are Displaced introduces readers to some of the incredible girls Malala has met on her many journeys and lets each tell her story - girls who have lost their community, relatives and often the only world they\'ve ever known, but have not lost hope.Longing for home and fear of an uncertain future binds all of these young women, but each is unique. In a time of immigration crises, war and border conflicts, We Are Displaced is an important reminder that every single one of the 79.5 million currently displaced is a person - often a young person - with dreams for a better, safer world.Includes a new Afterword by the author Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0309, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby\'s charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.\' - Amazon reviewer, 5****Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux’s books. But no one knows her story... until now.From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London – via 1950’s New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam – Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she’s distilled everything into her work. Or has she?Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby’s energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book – “warts and all”, as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman’s place in an ever-changing world.***Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham:\'I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!\' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*\'Highly original and FUN. Highly recommend.\' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*\'Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel.\' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*\'A lovely book and a wonderful read\' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*\'LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. I laughed throughout and had tears.\' - NetGalley reviewer, 5* Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Set mainly in Uzbekistan between 1900 and 1980, The Railway introduces to us the inhabitants of the small town of Gilas on the ancient Silk Route. Among those whose stories we hear are Mefody-Jurisprudence, the town\'s alcoholic intellectual; Father Ioann, a Russian priest; Kara-Musayev the Younger, the chief of police; and Umarali-Moneybags, the old moneylender. Their colourful lives offer a unique and comic picture of a little-known land populated by outgoing Mullahs, incoming Bolsheviks, and a plethora of Uzbeks, Russians, Persians, Jews, Koreans, Tatars and Gypsies. At the heart of both the town and the novel stands the railway station - a source of income and influence, and a connection to the greater world beyond the town. Rich and picaresque, The Railway chronicles the dramatic changes felt throughout Central Asia in the early twentieth century. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 10.5x10.5cm

\'A beautifully written cat\'s-eye view of some 120 years of history. Prepare to be enchanted.\'SIMON BRETT, author of the Mrs Pargeter seriesEarly morning, 1902. At 7/7 Marchmont Crescent, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, Grimalkin the cat ambles over to curl up against the welcome heat and lick his favourite human\'shand. But this is to be his last day on earth ... before he becomes the Ghost Cat.Follow Grimalkin as he witnesses the changes of the next 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement, while unearthing some startling revelations about the mystery of existence, the unstoppable march of time and the true meaning of feline companionship.This unique tale provides a feel-good read full of charm for any fan of history, humour and fur-ridden fun. Perfect for fans of Matt Haig\'s How to Stop Time and V. E. Schwab\'s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.\'The Ghost Cat is an Edinburgh delight: \"mizzle-ridden\" days were made for books like this!\'LUCY RIBCHESTER, author of The Hourglass Factory\'A beautiful story\' Tiktok\'s @beansthegingercat\'Enchanting, entertaining and engaging ... I found this beautiful little cats paws wrapped around my heartstrings throughout the entirety of the book.\'Goodreads reviewer, five stars Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm