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Hundreds of words to learn and remember Collins Work on your Vocabulary – Elementary (A1) is a new practice book that covers the key vocabulary needed by learners of English at Elementary level (CEF level A1). This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English vocabulary. Each of the 30 units presents vocabulary relating to a particular topic using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English. The vocabulary covered in Collins Work on your Vocabulary – Elementary (A1) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout and simple illustrations make sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. Collins Work on your Vocabulary – Elementary (A1) is ideal for self-study or for use in the classroom, and is an essential resource for students and teachers. Focuses on the vocabulary required at Elementary level (CEF level A1)Thirty units with clear presentation material followed by practice exercisesAuthentic examples of real English, taken from the Collins CorpusIncludes line drawings which illustrate key conceptsClear structure and presentation of languagePlenty of room to write inFull answer key includedIdeal for self-study or for use in the classroom Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

The stunning new novel from the author of international million-copy bestseller Cold Mountain Hurtling past the downtrodden communities of Depression-era America, painter Val Welch travels westward to the rural town of Dawes, Wyoming. Through a stroke of luck, he’s landed a New Deal assignment to create a mural representing the region for their new Post Office. A wealthy art lover named John Long and his wife Eve have agreed to host Val at their sprawling ranch. Rumors and intrigue surround the couple: Eve left behind an itinerant life riding the rails and singing in a western swing band. Long holds shady political aspirations, but was once a WWI sniper—and his right hand is a mysterious elder cowboy, a vestige of the violent old west. Val quickly finds himself entranced by their lives. One day, Eve flees home with a valuable painting in tow, and Long recruits Val to hit the road with a mission of tracking her down. Journeying from ramshackle Hoovervilles to San Francisco nightclubs to the swamps of Florida, Val\'s search for Eve narrows, and he soon turns up secrets that could spark formidable changes for all of them. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A romantic standalone fantasy set in the world of Raybearer, from New York Times bestselling author Jordan IfuekoTHE SMALLEST SPARK CAN BIND TWO HEARTS . . . OR START A REVOLUTION. In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, Small Sade needs a job - preferably as a maid, with employers who don\'t mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful being known only as the Crocodile, a god rumoured to devour pretty girls. Small Sade entrances the Crocodile with her secret: she is a Curse Eater, gifted with the ability to alter people\'s fates by cleaning their houses. The handsome god warns that their fates are bound, but Small Sade evades him, launching herself into a new career as the Curse Eater of a swanky inn. She is determined to impress the wealthy inhabitants and earn her place in Oluwan City . . . assuming her secret-filled past - and the revolutionary ambitions of the Crocodile - don\'t catch up with her. But maybe there is more to Small Sade. And maybe everyone in Oluwan City deserves more too - from the maids all the way to the Anointed Ones. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Even though Agatha Raisin loathes Christmas panto, her friend Mrs Bloxby, the vicar\'s wife, has persuaded her to support the local am dram society in their festive offering. Stifling a yawn at the production of Babes in the Wood, Agatha watches the baker playing an ogre strut and threaten on stage until a trapdoor opens... followed by a scream and silence!Surely this wasn\'t the way the scene was rehearsed? When it turns out the local baker had been murdered most horribly, Agatha puts her team of detectives on the case. And they soon discover more feuds and temperamental behaviour in amateur dramatics than in a professional stage show - and face more and more danger as Agatha and her team get too close to the killer... Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A world of peaceful aliens conquered by bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. In defending their lives, they endanger the very foundations of their society. Every blow against the invaders is a blow to the core of Athsheans\' culture. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back.Winner of the 1973 Hugo award for Best Novella, and nominated for many others, The Word for World is Forest is part of Le Guin\'s \'Hainish Cycle\'. It explores a future history of Earth and pacifistic ideals in its depictions of violence, colonialism and resistance.\'A simple story that, like most things Le Guin wrote, packs a powerful emotional and critical punch\'- Tordotcom\'Deeply moving and shocking by turns\'- Suzanne Reid\'Le Guin writes in quiet, straightforward sentences about people who feel they are being torn apart by massive forces in society . . . and who fight courageously to remain whole\' - The New York Times Book ReviewWelcome to The Best Of The Masterworks: a selection of the finest in science fiction Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0131, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND Christmas can be deadly… After a long year of crime-fighting, DCI Ryan and his team are looking forward to a peaceful Christmas filled with festive treats – including the occasional turkey stottie, or three. To celebrate a job well done, the entire team are treated to a party at beautiful Belsay Hall, a spectacular country estate on the outskirts of the city. But, when their dinner is interrupted by the untimely arrival of a dead body, they’re reminded that crime never sleeps – and nor do the secrets within the walls of Belsay. It\'s time to find out who’s been naughty or nice… Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit, set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape. “LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times “A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle Σελίδες: 384

\'Affecting and engaging\' COLM TÓIBÍN\'A wistful, witty meditation on a gay man\'s twilight years and the twilight of America\' GuardianOut in the drought-struck backwaters of rural Florida, The Kingdom of Sand\'s nameless narrator lives a life of semi-solitude, enjoying the odd, fleeting sexual encounter and the friendship of a few.His world is ageing, and the memories of another time flash, then fade - visions of parties filled with handsome young men, the parents whom he chose to spend his life besides, the generation he once knew, struck down by AIDS. But, when forced to watch the slow demise of a close neighbour, he is drawn back to the here and now, and his own borrowed time in this kingdom of sand.\'Bracingly honest and wise\' The Times, Books of the Year\'Both melancholy and hilarious\' New York Times Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

Politicians, judges, and citizens commonly use the phrase \"rule of law\" to describe some good that flows from a legal system. But what precisely is that good? Even in Aristotle\'s time, there was no agreement on either its nature, and on whether it counted as an unqualified good. Even now, a core rule-of-law aspiration is that law can constrain how power is flexed. But how or when? Disagreement persists as to whether the rule of law is a matter of how law is used or why it is deployed. In consequence, the World Bank, the leaders of Singapore\'s one-party state, and the Communist Party in China can all offer their own spins on the concept. By charting these disagreements and showing the overlap and the conflicts between different understandings of the concept, Aziz Z. Huq shows how the rule of law can still be used as an important tool for framing and evaluating the goals and functions of a legal system. He traces the idea\'s historical origins from ancient Greece to the constitutional theorist Albert Venn Dicey to the economist and political philosopher Friedrich Hayek. And he explores how that value is coming under pressure from terrorist threats, macroeconomic crisis, pandemics, autocratic populism, and climate change. Σελίδες: 152, Διαστάσεις: 11.3x11.3cm

Nothing has happened. Not yet, anyway. This is how all things begin.Welcome to Apex City, formerly Bangalore, where everything is decided by the mathematically perfect Bell Curve.With the right image, values and opinions, you can ascend to the glittering heights of the Twenty Percent – the Virtual elite – and have the world at your feet. Otherwise you risk falling to the precarious Ten Percent, and deportation to the ranks of the Analogs, with no access to electricity, running water or even humanity.The system has no flaws. Until the elusive “Ten Percent Thief” steals a single jacaranda seed from the Virtual city and plants a revolution in the barren soil of the Analog world.Previously published in South Asia only as Analog/Virtual, The Ten Percent Thief is a striking debut by a ferocious new talent. Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0215, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Acutely smart\' – Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie\'Completely addictive\' – Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones and the Six\'Funny, sexy, unafraid, completely unputdownable\' – India Knight, author of DarlingAn instantly addictive \'should-they, shouldn\'t they\' romance set against the backdrop of New York during Trump\'s first presidential campaign. Cecilia Rabess\' Everything\'s Fine is hilarious, heartbreaking and impossible to put down. Jess first meets Josh at university. He is an entitled white guy in chinos, ready to inherit the world. She is almost always the only Black woman in their class. And she’s not expecting to inherit anything.After graduation, Jess and Josh end up working at the same bank. They share lunch, they share sparring matches, they share ambitions. And suddenly they’re sleeping together . . .\'Spectacular\' – Curtis Sittenfeld, author of Romantic Comedy\'Addictive and extremely funny\' –Jenny Colgan, author of The Summer Skies\'Stunning’ – Meg Mason, author of Sorrow and Bliss\'Plain funny as hell\' – Zakiya Dalila Harris, author of The Other Black Girl\'I loved this. One Day with teeth\' - Naomi Wood, author of This Is Why We Can\'t Have Nice Things\'Our most explosive discussion yet . . . The PERFECT book club book\' – Casual Readers Book Club*A Times 100 Best Books of the Summer and Guardian Book of the Year* Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1029, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Dark tales inspired by J. M. Barrie\'s classic stories of Neverland, Captain Hook, Tinkerbell, and of course Peter Pan, from some the masters of science-fiction, horror and fantasy including A. C. Wise, Claire North, Lavie Tidhar and more. The award-winning Marie O’Regan & Paul Kane bring together the masters of fantasy, science-fiction and horror, to spin stories inspired by J. M. Barrie’s classic tale. A murder investigation leads a detective to a strange place called Neverland; pupils attend a school for Peters; a young boy loses his shadow and goes to desperate lengths to retrieve it. These stories take the original tales of Peter & Wendy, the Lost Boys and Tinkerbell, twisting and turning them. From dystopias to the gritty streets of London, these stories will keep you reading all night and straight on ‘til morning. Featuring stories from: Lavie Tidhar Claire North Premee Mohamed Kirsty Logan Edward Cox Anna Smith Spark Alison Littlewood A. C. Wise Rio Youers Gama Ray Martinez Juliet Marillier Robert Shearman A. K. Benedict Laura Mauro Cavan Scott Guy Adams Paul Finch Muriel Gray Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\"I shouldn\'t have enjoyed him calling me his wife, but I also shouldn\'t have had him between my legs . . .\"♥️A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION♥️OUR MARRIAGE ISN\'T REAL. SO WHY DO OUR KISSES FEEL SO GOOD?Declan Hardy, heartthrob and retired billionaire, is my complete opposite.He\'s commanding: I\'m cooperative.He\'s loud when I stay quiet.All we have in common is that both our names are on my father\'s will.He\'ll inherit an empire - and I\'ll keep the one thing I hold dear.But there\'s a catch: I have to marry him - or at least, pretend to.One year of fake marriage.One year of living together.But it\'s not that simple.Especially when I can\'t tell if his kisses are fake - and if I\'m really still pretending when I kiss him back...There\'s a fine line between commitment and betrayal... and neither of us knows where it falls. Declan and I would never work for real - or would we?♥️BOOK 4 COMING SEPTEMBER 2024♥️ Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0326, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2014 DEBUT CATEGORY - KITCHIES PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE 2013 IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDSA New York Times bestseller, Mr Penumbra\'s 24-hour Bookstore is an entirely charming and lovable first novel of mysterious books and dusty bookshops; it is a witty and delightful love-letter to both the old book world and the new.Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon out of his life as a Web-design drone and serendipity coupled with sheer curiosity has landed him a new job working the night shift at Mr. Penumbra\'s 24-Hour Bookstore. And it doesn\'t take long for Clay to realize that the quiet, dusty book emporium is even more curious than the name suggests. There are only a few fanatically committed customers, but they never seem to actually buy anything, instead they simply borrow impossibly obscure volumes perched on dangerously high shelves, all according to some elaborate arrangement with the eccentric proprietor. The store must be a front for something larger, Clay concludes, and soon he has plugged in his laptop, roped in his friends (and a cute girl who works for Google) and embarked on a high-tech analysis of the customers\' behaviour. What they discover is an ancient secret that can only be solved by modern means, and a global-conspiracy guarded by Mr. Penumbra himself... who has mysteriously disappeared. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Modern fairy tales of magic, outsiders and lost souls.\'A gem of a book ... deeply moving\' Stylist\'A darkly clever, beautifully written and deliciously twisted collection of modern fairy tales\' Red\'Campbell writes beautifully\' Grazia\'These days, you can find anything you need at the click of a button.That\'s why I bought her heart online.\'Spirits in jam jars, mini-apocalypses, animal hearts and side shows.A girl runs a coffin hotel on a remote island.A boy is worried his sister has two souls.A couple are rewriting the history of the world. And mermaids are on display at the local aquarium.The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night is a collection of twelve haunting stories; modern fairy tales brimming with magic, outsiders and lost souls. \'What a book. It\'s so strange and magical and the writing is just beautiful. I loved it\' Louise O\'Neill \'Enchanting and illuminating\' Carys Bray\'Like walking through a mirror\' Rachel Joyce\'This book is full of character and magic, and I found myself mesmerised\' Claire Fuller\'These stories are weaved together like silvery fishing nets. Like shimmering, jewel-bright worlds\' Helen McClory \'Magical and sinister at the same time\' Kirsty LoganFrom the author of Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops series and The Bookshop Book. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0710, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

Cory Friedman was an ordinary fun-loving little boy. But one fateful March morning in 1989, the course of Cory\'s life changed dramatically. It started with an irresistible urge to shake his head; before long, overtaken by physical urges, tics and compulsions, his body became a volatile, explosive and unpredictable force. Cory had developed a rare combination of Tourette\'s syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder and other neurological conditions. The life he knew had been torn apart and his family were left watching him suffer. Desperate to help and hopeful of a cure, they embarked on a fifteen-year struggle which took them beyond breaking point. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

She was promised to a Prince. But it’s his brother who holds her heart. Read the next epic chapter in The Bridge Kingdom series . . .--A beloved ruler who has her people’s heart. A forbidden prince who may have hers.Ahnna bled for her kingdom and now is haunted by the destruction of her homeland. So when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims her as a bride for its crown prince, Ahnna is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen.But she soon discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell\'s court lurks dark secrets and even darker schemes. These revelations force her to question whether her new kingdom is the ally is claims to be...The only person who she feels she can trust is not her future husband, but his infuriating half-brother, James.And now Ahnna must decide whether saving her people will be achieved as a wife...or as a weapon.Tropes/themes:1. Political Intrigue2. Alternate World3. Enemies to Lovers4. Action & Adventure5. Romantasy6. Brother Love Triangle__PRAISE FOR THE BRIDGE KINGDOM SERIES\'Exquisite, phenomenal and sexy\' Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of Feather\'An epic, action-packed tale of love, revenge, and betrayal\' Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Queen\'Heart-pounding romance and intense action wrapped in a spellbinding world. I was hooked from the first page!\' Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf KingPRAISE FOR DANIELLE L. JENSEN\'Richly-woven, evocative and absolutely impossible to put down...I loved every word\' Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses\'Stellar world-building and multidimensional characters\' Kirkus\'Stunning world-building, a vivid cast of secondary characters, and a steamy slow-burn romance\' BookistA Fate Inked in Blood, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024A Fate Inked in Blood, New York Times bestseller, March 2024 Σελίδες: 432, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Tapas, or little snacks, may have originated in Spain, but the custom of lingering over three or four delectable mouthfuls - empanadillas, perhaps, or chilli olives, say - with a glass of wine or two has been happily embraced in countries all around the world. With more than 60 recipes to choose from, inspired by Spanish cuisine and many others, this handsome little book of tempting goodies will keep the tradition alive and well. Choose a few, or make a meal of them. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 16x16cm

At 8am the first shots are fired.At 1pm, the police establish the gunman has a hostage.By 5pm, a siege is underway.At 9pm, DI Helen Birch walks, alone and unarmed, into an abandoned Borders farmhouse to negotiate with the killer. One day. One woman. One chance to get everyone out alive.The outstanding new novel from the highly acclaimed author of All the Hidden Truths and What You Pay For - both shortlisted for the CWA Golden Dagger. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0804, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'Something Wilder is exactly what we all need right now . . . a true escape within the pages of a book, filled with adventure, rekindled romance and second chances\' Jodi Picoult, No.1 New York Times bestselling authorThe New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners present a charming, laugh-out-loud novel filled with adventure, treasure, and, of course, love.Lily has never forgotten the man that got away . . . but she certainly hasn\'t forgiven him either! As the daughter of a notorious treasure hunter, Lily makes ends meet using her father\'s coveted hand-drawn maps, guiding tourists on fake treasure hunts through the canyons of Utah. When the man she once loved walks back into her life with a motley crew of friends, ready to hit the trails, Lily can\'t believe her eyes. Frankly, she\'d like to take him out into the wilderness - and leave him there.Leo wants nothing more than to reconnect with his first and only love. Unfortunately, Lily is all business: it\'s never going to happen. But when the trip goes horribly and hilariously wrong, the group wonders if maybe the legend of the hidden treasure wasn\'t a gimmick after all. Alone under the stars in the isolated and dangerous mazes of the Canyonlands, Leo and Lily must decide whether they\'ll risk their lives, and their hearts, on the adventure of a lifetime . . . Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren . . . \'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish\' Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read\'Witty and downright hilarious . . . a perfect feel-good romantic comedy\' Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient\'Pure joy\' Sally Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game\'Writing duo Christina Lauren are my go-to when I\'m feeling sad\' Beth O\' Leary, author of The Flatshare\'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts\' Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Lonely Planet\'s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Melbourne - and discover twice the city in half the time!Discover Melbourne\'s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From exploring Flinders Lane\'s street art, to learning about Victoria\'s indigenous history at the Melbourne Museum, and slurping fresh oysters at South Melbourne Market.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Melbourne travel guide:Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days Find what you\'re looking for fast with this guide\'s all-new structure and design and navigate Melbourne with ease Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Federation Square; NGV International; Royal Botanic GardensExciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood\'s personality and get you to those \'don\'t miss\' sights Discover \'A Few Surprises\' in a new feature that showcases Melbourne\'s best kept secrets and rising trends Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our \'Getting Around\' sectionMake quick travel decisions using \'Trip Planning\' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendorsEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of MelbourneCovers: City Centre; Southbank, South Melbourne & Albert Park; St Kilda, Balaclava & Elsternwick; South Yarra & Prahran; East Melbourne, Richmond & Abbotsford; Fitzroy, Collingswood & Around; Carlton, Parkville & Brunswick; Williamstown & the West plus day trips to Heide Museum of Modern Art; Phillip Island; Mornington Peninsula; Great Ocean Road; Yarra Valley; The Dandenong Ranges Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet\'s Pocket Melbourne. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 10.6x10.6cm

Meet the Oracle of Delphi in ancient Greece in this transporting tale of the classical world by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, introduced by Bettany Hughes.Did I believe in what I was doing? Or rather, since I was doing nothing, did I believe in what someone, something was doing to me? It begins with the half-burnt fish, miraculously restored to life, and the healing of the ill child.Young Arieka is an unloved misfit, but as rumours of her spiritual powers reach the High Priest of Apollo, her life is transformed. She is taken to Delphi to become a Pythia: a mouthpiece for the god Apollo, an oracle uttering riddling prophecies from a smoky cave to frenzied crowds.But when this role is dramatically thrust upon her, the priestess must navigate political conspiracy and the threat of the Romans to preserve her belief - and sanity.\'A remarkable work ... A compelling storyteller as well as a clear-eyed philosopher of the dangerous puzzles of being human.\' The Timesx\'A marvellously apt surprise ... Will excite, tantalize and enthral Golding devotees.\' Sunday Times\'Most brilliantly and hair-raisingly evoked.\' Sunday Telegraph\'A wonderful central character. The story stretches out as clean and dry and clear as the beach in Lord of the Flies.\' Independent Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

International bestselling children\'s author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke\'s personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world - not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition. It\'s the perfect Christmas gift for any young reader wishing to discover the wider world of fairy tales. This wonderful selection of 13 tales includes: The Tale of the Firebird (Russia) The Boy Who Drew Cats (Japan) The Frog Princess (Ukraine) The Six Swans (Germany) The Girl Who Gave a Knight a Kiss out of Necessity (Sweden) Kotura, Lord of the Winds (Siberia) Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 14.8x14.8cm

Uncommon times call for uncommon wisdom. It\'s inspiring to hear from people who\'ve graduated from the school of hard knocks, yet kept a sense of humor. People like Twain, Voltaire, Oscar Wide. People who\'ve said the thing so well that we all wish we\'d said it. People who\'ve been there, done that, and refuse to sugarcoat what they\'ve learned. From Kathryn and Ross Petras, curators of craziness (and surprising smarts) comes a timely collection of reassuring reality. Σελίδες: 408, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0901

Entrusted with a secret mission, the perils of the South China Sea await. In the fight against the French, a treaty with the Sultan of Pulo Prabang, a piratical Malay state, may prove decisive. Captain Jack Aubrey and ship’s surgeon Stephen Maturin, along with a hand-picked crew, must survive the dangers of the high forties and convey a diplomatic envoy to ensure this key alliance, but dangers, both natural and man-made, will dog their every move. When echoes of the past return, no one is safe. ‘If Jane Austen had written rousing sea yarns, she would have produced something very close to the prose of Patrick O\'Brian.\' Time ‘Written with the most engaging enthusiasm that can’t fail to give pleasure to anybody who enjoys historical adventure flavoured with more than a dash of realism.’ Sunday Times Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

You\'ve seen her on the screen, now read her story...From the creator of the ITV Sunday night drama, VICTORIA, now in its second year, comes the novel by Daisy Goodwin, author of the bestselling MY LAST DUCHESS and THE FORTUNE HUNTER.In June 1837, the eighteen-year-old Victoria wakes up to find that she is Queen of the most powerful nation in the world. Can this tiny girl prevail against the men who believe that women are too hysterical to rule? And what are the secrets behind her famously passionate relationship with her husband, Albert?From one of our greatest historical writers comes a new take on one of our most beloved monarchs... Victoria as you\'ve never seen her before. Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1020, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'The best boys - in the literary sense - that we have ever come across\' SPECTATOR \'Little Women was widely read, but its sequel Little Men even more so, perhaps because it was checked out by boys, too\' NEW YORK TIMES \'It takes so little to make a child happy, that it is a pity in a world full of sunshine and pleasant things, that there should be any wistful faces, empty hands, or lonely little hearts.\'Jo March - now Mrs Bhaer - is married, and the couple have set up Plumfield, a boarding school for orphans. With twelve boys to care for, as well as their own two sons, the Bhaers rarely have a minute to themselves, but though they are busy, they are happy and fulfilled, guiding their young charges with wisdom and compassion. With so many lively children, though, it takes the support of the whole March family to prevent the boys\' mischievous scrapes from leading to full-scale disasters.Also available in Virago Children\'s Classics: Little Women, Good Wives and Jo\'s Boys Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1009, Διαστάσεις: 20x20cm

A shy kid\'s guide to thriving in their own (quiet) way.Do you sometimes feel afraid of talking in front of people, making a mistake or saying the wrong thing? While everywhere else you look there are loud, confident people?You\'re not alone. Ben Brooks also grew up as a shy child (so much so that he\'d rather have cut his own hair or spend a week at a Silent Retreat then have to speak to other people). But he soon realised that being quiet doesn\'t make you strange or wrong or boring. In fact, being shy can give you great skills such as listening, kindness and compassion. It\'s something to embrace and be proud of. In this book, Ben introduces readers to some of the most famous, talented and brilliant shy people - including Charles Darwin, David Bowie, Greta Thunberg, Rosa Parks, Beyonce and Emma Watson - who used their special quietness to achieve awesome things, and he shares his tips for growing up shy in a world that can sometimes feel, well, LOUD. Because you don\'t have to be loud to be liked, and you definitely don\'t have to be loud to make an impact. Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0426, Διαστάσεις: 15.4x15.4cm

A ground-breaking method for giving feedback that will boost performance and motivation.We all give feedback every day of our working lives. But all too often, a fear of awkward conversations leads us to hold back or say the wrong things.Let\'s Talk can change that. Dr Therese Huston, a world-leading expert on workplace communication, explains how to deliver feedback effectively and with confidence. She begins with the building blocks of all good feedback: siding with the other person, listening first, stating your good intentions, and working out what kind of critique your team wants most. Next, she describes the six practical tools you need to deliver constructive feedback: from what to say if you meet resistance, to how to ensure unconscious bias doesn\'t leak into your appraisal.The result is a step-by-step plan to help anyone to improve performance, trust and morale. It will make a once-dreaded task feel natural._________________________________________________________\'Brilliant . . . empowers you to create real behaviour change and lasting trust.\' - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked\'Research, relevant stories, and actionable frameworks that we can all apply to turn feedback into a personal superpower.\' - Julie Zhuo, bestselling author of The Making of a Manager Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'One of my stand-out Australian reads from 2016 . . . A glorious novel, meditative and special\' Hannah Kent, author of BURIAL RITESArky Levin, a film composer in New York, has promised his wife that he will not visit her in hospital, where she is suffering in the final stages of a terminal illness. She wants to spare him a burden that would curtail his creativity, but the promise is tearing him apart. One day he finds his way to MOMA and sees Mariana Abramovic in The Artist is Present. The performance continues for seventy-five days and, as it unfolds, so does Arky. As he watches and meets other people drawn to the exhibit, he slowly starts to understand what might be missing in his life and what he must do. Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Women have always written powerful, important science fiction stories. This anthology showcases the most exceptional stories written by women in recent decades, from classic stars Ursula K. Le Guin and James Tiptree Jr, science fiction greats Nancy Kress, Lois McMaster Bujold and Karen Joy Fowler, new award-winning talents Elizabeth Bear and Aliette de Bodard and many more! Whether crossing the stars or constructing the future of our planet, women’s contributions to science fiction are unforgettable. Σελίδες: 528, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1016, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

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The third book in the Angelique De Xavier series, from author Christopher Brookmyre.If society has the B-list celebrities it deserves, it now has a killer to match. Except that Simon Darcourt is a great deal more successful in his career choice than the average talent show contestant. He\'s also got the media taped - by the simple expedient of by-passing them completely and posting real-time coverage of his killings on the internet. He\'s got viewing figures to make the world\'s TV executives gasp in envy, and he\'s pulling the voyeuristic strings of every viewer by getting them to \'vote\' to keep his captives alive. Angelique De Xavier, his previous nemesis, is drafted onto the police team trying to bring this one-man celebrity hate-fest to an end. But she can\'t do it alone, she needs the magical skills of her lover, only she doesn\'t know where Zal is and meanwhile a whole load of celebs are, literarly, dying to be famous. An intelligent satire, a thriller with exhilarating pace - Christopher Brookmyre at his best. Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0701, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Following on from the hugely successful The Big Book of the Blue comes this nonfiction sticker activity book that brings the marine world alive in a creative way. Taking fascinating facts as its starting point, the activities in the book invite children to draw, colour and play games with all manner of ocean wildlife, inspiring children’s interest in nature as they play. Sid the Sardine accompanies readers throughout the book, explaining the 20+ activities and games as he swims along. Yuval Zommer’s rich illustrations characterize some of the quirkiest sea-creatures and make fantastic stickers for children to use in their drawings and to complete games and puzzles with. Σελίδες: 56, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0701, Διαστάσεις: 20.5x20.5cm

\'Clever, captivating and colourful; an absorbing thriller rich in atmosphere\' Philip Gwynne Jones, author of The Venetian Game and Vengeance in VeniceDeath stalks the medina of Marrakech . . .Marrakech, August. It is the start of Ramadan, the hottest in memory. Among the few foreigners left in the sweltering city are a riad owner, her French boyfriend and an English girl whose bag has been stolen after a hen weekend. At the local commissariat 24-year old detective Karim Belkacem is struggling to fast while holding down two jobs to pay for his sister\'s wedding. On the day that the English girl comes to him for help, a Moroccan girl is found dead, her body dumped in a handcart. Investigating, Karim uncovers a world of shadowy predators and ancient secrets hidden behind the high walls of the medina. Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0114, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

70 YEARS OF 007Meet James Bond, the world\'s most famous spy, in these landmark 70th anniversary reissues of Ian Fleming\'s classic series. James Bond is not a superstitious man, but it\'s hard not to feel unnerved in the presence of Mr. Big. A ruthless Harlem gangster who uses voodoo to control his criminal empire, he\'s also one of SMERSH\'s top American operatives. Mr. Big has been smuggling British pirate treasure to New York from a remote Jamaican island and funneling the proceeds to Moscow. With help from Solitaire, Mr. Big\'s beautiful and enigmatic Creole fortune-teller, and his old friend Felix Leiter, 007 must locate the crime lord\'s hideout, sabotage his operation, and reclaim the pirate hoard for England. From the jazz joints of Harlem to the shark-infested waters of the Florida Everglades, Live and Let Die sends Bond headlong into the exotic.\'It\'s the first of Fleming\'s books to use what was to become his classic formula. Bond is sent to an exotic location to deal with an amoral and physically unusual villain with limitless wealth and a superhuman lust for power.\' Andrew Taylor Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Containing nine chunky board books in a sturdy box, this collection is the perfect first Christmas gift for babies and young toddlers to play with.Each page contains a festive first word alongside bright illustrations from Lemon Ribbon. Toddlers can turn over the books to complete a Nativity picture puzzle.Books in the box: Tree, Santa, Presents, Toys, Decorations, Animals, Food, Clothes and Nativity. Σελίδες: 108, Διαστάσεις: 19.4x19.4cm