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THE WORLD\'S FAVOURITE AUTHORONE BILLION COPIES SOLDA dazzling romance - but will their passion survive?As one of the world\'s richest women, beautiful Kezla Saint Martin was the pampered darling of the jet-set, her life a careless round of glamorous games. But those games had rules of their own, and Kezla was harbouring secret longings. She wanted all that lavish world provided - and more.Then Kezla met Lucas Johns: bold, dynamic - a man with a lust for life and a gift for danger. Ex-convict, crusader, he was a hero to many and a threat to many more. To Kezla he became the only thing that mattered, and the love they shared was richer, more powerful than any she\'d ever known.This was their sweetest hour ... until their world crashed and their love had to meet its sternest test.An epic and romantic tale from one of the best-loved writers of all time. Perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi, Lucinda Riley and Maeve BinchyPRAISE FOR DANIELLE STEEL:\'Emotional and gripping . . . I was left in no doubt as to the reasons behind Steel\'s multi-million sales around the world\' DAILY MAIL\'Danielle Steel is undeniably an expert\' NEW YORK TIMES Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 10.8x10.8cm

School\'s Out by James Thellusson is a charming gift book of pleas, put downs, misplaced career guidance and character assessments collected from the school reports and memoirs of celebrities and ordinary people from across the UK and Ireland. Featuring household names such as Benedict Cumberbatch, David Bowie, Sandi Toksvig, Sir Billy Connolly, and even members of the Royal family, this collection will have readers laughing and digging out their own school reports. Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 11.5x11.5cm

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMELindsay Dunne is one of the most talented ballet dancers of her generation. She\'s spent years pursuing her dreams, but outside of the spotlight she knows something is missing from her life. When her mother is seriously injured in a car accident, Lindsay drops everything to take care of her. As she settles into her new life as a ballet teacher she realises she has never really found the time for family - or for love.Meanwhile Lindsay is keen to promote her protégée, Ruth Bannion - a young dancer with huge potential. Lindsay wants Ruth to attend ballet school in New York. But Ruth\'s uncle and guardian, Seth Bannion, isn\'t sure she\'s ready. He refuses permission.As Lindsay and Seth fight over Ruth\'s future, both begin to feel a strong, intoxicating passion. Can they put aside their differences and find a future together...?Reflections is a standalone novel - but readers can follow Ruth Bannion\'s story in a sequel, Dance of Dreams. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0525, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'An adventure that takes us to the ends of the earth via the rich but often barren landscape of the human heart\' The TimesWhy was an English lawyer shot dead in Turkey by his firm\'s top client? How can a down-at-heel magician in Devon explain the vast fortune that has mysteriously appeared in his daughter\'s trust fund? With customs officer Nat Brock on the trail, the answers point to the House of Single - once a respectable finance company, now entangled with a Russian crime syndicate.West is pitted against East, and the British establishment against a labyrinthine criminal superpower, in le Carré\'s searing novel of lives built upon lies.\'A masterly work, faultless fiction of the highest order\' Glasgow Herald Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'Rich and intricately drawn... luminous prose\' Carolyn ParkhurstAfter the birth of her daughter Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolated and exhausted. Then, at her childhood home, Majella discovers the diary of her maternal ancestor Ginny, and is shocked to read a story of murder in her family history.With the famine upon her, Ginny Doyle fled from Ireland to America, but not all of her family made it. What happened during those harrowing years, and why does Ginny call herself a killer? Is Majella genetically fated to be a bad mother, despite the fierce tenderness she feels for her baby?Determined to uncover the truth of her heritage and her own identity, Majella sets out to explore Ginny\'s past - and discovers surprising truths about her family and ultimately, herself. Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0611, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

70 YEARS OF 007Meet James Bond, the world\'s most famous spy, in these landmark 70th anniversary reissues of Ian Fleming\'s classic series.In the novel that introduced James Bond to the world, Ian Fleming\'s agent 007 is dispatched to a French casino in Royale-les-Eaux. His mission? Bankrupt a ruthless Russian agent who\'s been on a bad luck streak at the baccarat table. \'Le Chiffre\', has been a prime target of the British Secret Service for years. If Bond can wipe out his bankroll, Le Chiffre will likely be \'retired\' by his paymasters in Moscow. But what if the cards won\'t cooperate?Taut, tense, and effortlessly stylish, Ian Fleming\'s inaugural James Bond adventure has all the hallmarks that made the series a touchstone for a generation of readers.\'It was 1953 and it was very remarkable for the time, because Bond was so cruel. He\'s horribly tortured in the book and there are some very grim moments in it. But I also think it\'s Fleming\'s best writing. It wings along it\'s very hard to stop reading. It\'s also brilliant at place. He manages to summon up the smoky stench of a casino in a way that no one else has ever managed to do.\' Ben Macintyre Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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\'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir\' CHRIS HAMMER \'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke\' THE TIMES \'A superb chronicler of cop culture\' SUNDAY TIMES WHEN HATE RUNS DEEP, THE INNOCENT SUFFER Constable Paul Hirschausen\'s rural beat in the low hills of South Australia is wide. Daybreak to day\'s end, dirt roads and dust. Every problem that besets small towns and isolated properties, from unlicensed driving to arson. But now, just as Hirsch has begun to feel he knows the fragile communities under his care, the isolation and fear of the pandemic have warped them into something angry and unrecognisable. Hirsch is seeing stresses heightened and social divisions cracking wide open. His own tolerance under strain; people getting close to the edge. Today he\'s driving an international visitor around: Janne Van Sant, whose backpacker son went missing while the borders were closed. They\'re checking out his last photo site, his last employer. A feeling that the stories don\'t quite add up. Then a call comes in: a roadside fire. Nothing much - a suitcase soaked in diesel and set alight - but two noteworthy facts emerge. Janne knows more than Hirsch about forensic evidence. And the body in the suitcase is not her son\'s. From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author of Consolation comes a stunning new thriller, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0803, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Pirates of the Caribbean meets The Mummy in Vengeance of the Pirate Queen, a new standalone YA fantasy romance, set in the world of Trica Levenseller\'s Daughter of the Pirate King _______You can\'t be afraid of the dark when you\'re the monster lurking in the shadows. ________Eighteen-year-old Sorinda is a deadly assassin with a reputation to match. But her latest assignment is like no other. The pirate queen, Alosa, has tasked her with captaining a handpicked crew on a dangerous rescue mission, and her sailing master is none other than the infuriating Kearan. But as they navigate through treacherous waters, they accidentally awaken the King of the Undersea, who summons an army of undead soldiers from the depths. With Kearan by her side, Sorinda must fight tooth and nail to survive. Will Sorinda and her crew manage to save the world, or will she face a fate worse than death - becoming an undead queen controlled by the King himself? Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘Loveable bookish characters and genuine emotional heart’ Culturefly_____________________The beginningEmily Allen has always been an introvert - but never afraid of adventure. When her favourite author, Siobhan Riordan, offers her a job in her bookstore, she moves to Ireland without a second thought.The middleHelping Siobhan overcome writer’s block and finish the final book in her acclaimed series is a dream come true for Em. If only she didn’t have to deal with Kieran – the grouchy manager of Siobhan’s bookstore who clearly doesn’t want her around.The plot twistEm falls deeply in love with the new life she’s built – and, unexpectedly, with Kieran. But when she discovers the reason for his initial resistance, she finds herself torn between helping Siobhan find closure and what could be a new chapter in her own love story… Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

Aliens are the new vampires, and sexy Daemon Black will set your pulse racing. . .\'I don\'t usually like alien stories, but this one! Oh my god! AMAZING!\' ⭐?❤️‍?⭐TROPESEnemies to Lovers ??❤️Forbidden romance ?❤️‍?Strong FMC ?Aliens ?Magic powers ✨STARTING OVER SUCKSWhen we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I\'d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring. . . until I spotted my hot neighbour, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.AND THEN HE OPENED HIS MOUTHDaemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something. . . unexpected happens.THE HOT ALIEN LIVING NEXT DOOR MARKS MEYou heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon\'s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I\'m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.IF I DON\'T KILL HIM FIRST, THAT ISJLA\'S BESTSELLING LUX SERIES:OBSIDIANONYXOPALORIGINOPPOSITION Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1029, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

KennedyI\'m the only woman on staff for the Windy City Warriors baseball team, and after years of putting up with a sexist lead doctor, I\'m desperate to land my dream job with a new team next year. All I have to do is maintain my professional reputation for my final season in Chicago.But a Las Vegas run-in with the team\'s shortstop threatens it all, leaving me with a fuzzy memory and a ring on my left hand.Now, not only am I legally bound to the most persistent man I\'ve ever met, but thanks to Isaiah\'s scheme to save my job, I have to pretend the whole thing was a planned elopement and not a drunken mistake.Isaiah Rhodes is reckless, impulsive, and frustratingly charming. He\'s also my brand-new husband.They got the saying wrong. What happens in Vegas doesn\'t always stay in Vegas... sometimes it follows you right back home.IsaiahAs the shortstop for Chicago\'s professional baseball team, I\'ve had my fair share of fun. But that all ended the day Kennedy Kay became a single woman.I\'ve crushed on the team\'s athletic trainer for years. I\'ve flirted to no avail, so imagine my surprise when I woke up in Sin City with a ring on my finger and my favourite redhead in my bed.We agree to stay married for one baseball season, just long enough to keep her job safe, but in my mind, I\'m using our time together to prove to her I\'m husband material.Kennedy might be reluctant to join in on our game, but it\'s one I refuse to lose.So come on, wife... play along.REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES:\'SWEET MOTHER this is my new favourite book . . . literally left a mark on my soul\'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Read it!! I promise you, you won\'t regret it!!\'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'I laughed and cried and swooned\'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Someone please slap me for putting this off for so long!\'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'I can\'t believe it\'s over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again!!\'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0730, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR ‘A superb novel, evoking a bygone era when women could not afford to put a foot wrong’SUNDAY TIMES ‘This isn\'t just a mystery novel: it\'s a window into a vanished world’TANA FRENCH Some stories demand to be told. They keep coming back, echoing down through the decades, until they find a teller . . .Dublin, 1943 Actress Julia Bridges disappears. Her body is never found.  Dublin, 1968 The bones of Julia Bridges are discovered in a back garden. Nicoletta Sarto, an ambitious junior reporter for the Irish Sentinel, investigates the mystery of Julia’s disappearance, drawing her into the tangled underworld of the illegal abortion industry.But some stories remain a mystery for a reason, and it’s not long before this one stirs up buried secrets from Nicoletta’s own past. Secrets that perhaps should stay buried . . .  \'A thrillingly dark and atmospheric tale, richly evocative of its time\' JOHN BANVILLE \'Atmospheric and absorbing, . . . A dark and turbulent journey to unexpected truths’ VAL McDERMID ‘A dark, gorgeously-written thriller’ NICCI FRENCH  ‘Atmospheric, authentic, and almost unbearably poignant . . .  transports the reader back in time while holding up a mirror to the present. A must-read’ ERIN KELLY \'Gripping and brilliantly atmospheric\' RODDY DOYLE ‘Deliciously evocative and atmospheric . . . a shocking story, stylishly told’IRISH SUNDAY INDEPENDENT Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1024, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Longlisted for the Michael Murphy Memorial Poetry Prize 2021. A Map Towards Fluency, Lisa Kelly\'s first collection, considers words, the power they impart, the power their absence withholds. Forgetting, mis-hearing, mis-remembering all challenge the imagination to find ways round and ways through. `The idea of fluency interests me - and whether we can ever claim fluency in any language.\' Her mother speaking Danish - which she cannot herself understand - is familiar and yet alienating: how Danish can she herself be when she cannot hear her mother\'s tongue with understanding? Her own attempts with British Sign Language are another challenge, a form of translation of sense in the absence of sound. `I have to work hard to listen and this requires me to place you to my right side, to watch your lips, to watch your hands, to watch your gestures. How ca form not matter?\' The poems touch on these themes in various ways, not least in what they do with form. Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

A sinister toyshop. The Earth erupting in violence. Shockwaves travelling through history. With old friends powerless to help, the Doctor is drawn into a deadly duel against an old nemesis who can bend reality to his will – and change the Doctor’s future for ever…Based on a script by Russell T Davies, this thrilling third adventure for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary features David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble, as well as introducing Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

January, 1939Adolf Hitler makes an infamous speech at the Reichstag threatening \'the annihilation of the Jewish race in Europe\'. This vile public proclamation is seized upon by his fanatical supporters who christen it \'The Führer\'s Prophecy\'.November, 1943A sinister plot hatched inside Block 10 of the notorious Auschwitz deathcamp is known only to a handful of Nazis as Operation Gesamtkunstwerk. It\'s a plan originated by Hitler, Himmler and Mengele and now, almost eighty years later, it\'s finally ready to be actioned by the direct descendants of the Führer.April, 2022As the world emerges from the Covid pandemic, an encrypted zoom call involving five participants, based across four continents, approves a plan that could have unimaginable consequences for the State of Israel. Chief Inspector Nicolas Vargas of the Buenos Aires Police Department and Lieutenant Troy Hembury of the LAPD join forces with Lea Katz, an elite Mossad agent, in a race against time to try and prevent the unthinkable consequences of Operation Gesamtkunstwerk. Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0723, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Discover the thrilling origin stories of the bard Edgin, the barbarian Holga, and their whole adventuring party in this official prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.Edgin Darvis\' life is a mess. All that he has left are his lute, his dashing good looks, and...not much else. After a chance encounter with badass bruiser Holga, Edgin is forced to take a hard look at his bad choices. But the road to redemption is long, and paved with unforeseen expenses. Fortunately, the world is full of rich fools begging to be parted from their money.And so Edgin and Holga do what any sensible entrepreneurs would do - they form a crew.Joined by a charming rogue, Forge Fitzwilliam, and Simon, a sorcerer with an intense inferiority complex, the team sets out to line their pockets with both well-earned and ill-gotten gold. Together, Edgin\'s crew battles monsters across the realms: gnoll raiders, fey witches, and more fall beneath their sharp weapons and sharper wit. But when they encounter a new, more sophisticated villain, keen blades and piercing blue eyes may not be enough.Their target? Torlinn Shrake, a wealthy eccentric known for abusing his servants and hosting lavish parties.The plan? Play dress-up, sneak into the Shrake estate, and fill their pockets with as much loot as they can carry.The catch? Shrake is hiding a terrible secret: one that could endanger the lives of everyone Edgin has come to care for - even if the loot is too good to pass up. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

Shocking, banned and the subject of obscenity trials, Henry Miller\'s first novel Tropic of Cancer is one of the most scandalous and influential books of the twentieth century -- new to Penguin Modern Classics with a cover by Tracey EminTropic of Cancer redefined the novel. Set in Paris in the 1930s, it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes, pimps, and artists. Banned in the US and the UK for more than thirty years because it was considered pornographic, Tropic of Cancer continued to be distributed in France and smuggled into other countries. When it was first published in the US in 1961, it led to more than 60 obscenity trials until a historic ruling by the Supreme Court defined it as a work of literature. Long hailed as a truly liberating book, daring and uncompromising, Tropic of Cancer is a cornerstone of modern literature that asks us to reconsider everything we know about art, freedom, and morality.\'At last an unprintable book that is fit to read\' Ezra Pound \'A momentous event in the history of modern writing\' Samuel Beckett \'The book that forever changed the way American literature would be written\' Erica Jong Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

See the world through Frida Kahlo\'s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Frida Kahlo, meet the famous Mexican painter. Learn all about how she experimented with different ways of painting herself, and how she channelled her experiences into her art. Have a go at producing your own self portrait!In this series, follow the artists\' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Σελίδες: 56, Διαστάσεις: 20.2x20.2cm

The legend of King Arthur lives on...It is several years now since Arthur, the Last Dragon of Britain, has set foot on home soil. Roaming the Land of the Denes, he has not only engaged in brutal and bloody conflict with the barbaric Geats but he has also unearthed the most evil force within the royal court of Heorot. And, under the guidance of Stormbringer, the mighty Sae Dene king, he has honed his skills as a commander. Now the time has come for Arthur to brave the dangers of the frozen north as he and a band of daring sea-faring warriors prepare to embark on his ultimate voyage - to return to Britain and to create a kingdom of his own... Σελίδες: 576, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0811, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD. A couple lie naked in the dunes at Baritone Bay, at the spot where, almost thirty years before, they had first had sex as students. Nostalgia has sent Celice and Joseph back to their singing stretch of coast, but in the seeming calm of the afternoon they meet a brutal and unexpected fate – one which will still their bodies but not their love, and certainly not their story.Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award A couple lie naked in the dunes at Baritone Bay, at the spot where, almost thirty years before, they had first had sex as students. Nostalgia has sent Celice and Joseph back to their singing stretch of coast, but in the seeming calm of the afternoon they meet a brutal and unexpected fate – one which will still their bodies but not their love, and certainly not their story. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

In The Marquise of O-, a virtuous widow finds herself unaccountably pregnant. And although the baffled Marquise has no idea when this happened, she must prove her innocence to her doubting family and discover whether the perpetrator is an assailant or lover. Michael Kohlhaas depicts an honourable man who feels compelled to violate the law in his search for justice, while other tales explore the singular realm of the uncanny, such as The Beggarwoman of Locarno, in which an old woman\'s ghost drives a heartless nobleman to madness, and St Cecilia, which portrays four brothers possessed by an uncontrollable religious mania. The stories collected in this volume reflect the preoccupations of Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811) with the deceptiveness of human nature and the unpredictability of the physical world. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A Stylist Best Book of 2020 You’re free to decide your future. But how do you escape the ghosts of the past? A stunning debut novel with echoes of Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing and Sara Collins’ The Confessions of Frannie Langton The pale-skinned, black-eyed baby is a bad omen. That’s one thing the people on the old plantation are sure of. The other is that Miss Rue – midwife, healer, crafter of curses – will know what to do. But for once Rue doesn’t know. Times have changed since her mother Miss May Belle held the power to influence the life and death of her fellow slaves. Freedom has come. The master’s Big House lies in ruins. But this new world brings new dangers, and Rue’s old magic may be no match for them. When sickness sweeps across her tight-knit community, Rue finds herself the focus of suspicion. What secrets does she keep amidst the charred remains of the Big House? Which spells has she conjured to threaten their children? And why is she so wary of the charismatic preacher man who promises to save them all? Rue understands fear. It has shaped her life and her mother’s before her. And now she knows she must face her fears – and her ghosts – to find a new way forward for herself and her people. Conjure Women is a story of the lengths we’ll go to save the ones we love, from a stunning new voice in fiction. Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The new book from the BBC Radio 4 hit series The Life ScientificInside the lives of the scientists who are exploring our world, our universe, our past, ourselves.Based on interviews broadcast on BBC Radio 4\'s hugely popular series, The Life Scientific takes science out of its box and introduces us to the men and women who make it happen.The explorers in this volume include Michele Dougherty, the mathematician who directed the Cassini mission to Saturn, and Helen Sharman, the first British person in space. Jane Francis shares the joys of camping in Antarctica, Colin Pillinger relives his mission to put the Beagle 2 lander on Mars and Henry Marsh shares his thoughts about slicing through our thoughts. Brian Cox tells why he gave up pop music for quantum mechanics, and Nobel Prize winner John Sulston remembers why he thought it might be a good idea to sequence the human genome. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1013, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

FREE LOVE. DEADLY PRICE.\'William Shaw is one of the great rising talents of UK crime fiction\' Peter James\'If you\'re not a fan yet, why not?\' Val McDermid\'A first-rate police thriller set amidst the seamy underside of the swinging sixties\' C. J. SansomThe RunawayA nameless young woman is found naked and strangled in an alley on Abbey Road.The RejectDS Cathal Breen, an outcast in the Marylebone CID, struggles to make sense of the case.The RookieUntil new recruit WPC Helen Tozer - the first woman to join the team - makes a breakthrough.And as hippies slam doors in their face, and locals suspect the new African neighbours, Breen and Tozer tread down a perilous path, closing in on a cruel conspiracy that goes far beyond class, colour and creed. Σελίδες: 496, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0504, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

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Guy Pratt\'s life as bass player to the stars. The book behind the successful comedy show.Guy Pratt came of age just as playing bass became cool, with the likes of Paul Simonon and Bruce Foxton. Having dallied with Funkapolitan, Pratt suddenly found himself on Top of the Pops and supporting David Bowie with smooth Australian outfit Icehouse. At a ludicrously young age Guy Pratt became a sought after bass player to the stars, finding himself crawling from studio to bar, from hotel to stadium portacabin with Robert Palmer, Womack & Womack, Bernard Edwards, Bryan Ferry and David Crosby, etc. The eighties were in their prime, and with a number of Crolla-suited appearances in windswept videos behind him, he was invited to join Pink Floyd for a series of stadium of extravaganzas to make Bono & co look fairly modest. Pratt has recorded with Madonna, and spent time in the studio with Michael Jackson. He was in The Smiths for a week, has travelled through customs in a wheelchair after a flight with Jimmy Page, and has lived to tell all. MY BASS AND OTHER ANIMALS emerges from the successful stand-up tour of the same name. It charts his journey from a Mod band in Southend to playing with Roxy Music at Live 8. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0701, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

The experiences of an ordinary man on the pilgrim’s path are charted in this narrative that walks along the Camino Francés to the shrine of Saint James at Santiago de Compostela and then on to Finisterre, the westernmost point of Spain. The history of the Camino is recounted, as well as several of the myths, legends, and miracle stories that have become attached—and given special meaning—to this itinerary. Emphasizing that personal myths are an essential part of this lore, this chronicle also includes stories from the confraternity of the pilgrims, people from all corners of the world who visit this walk for a great diversity of reasons, but all of whom leave having experienced the same miracle—that this pilgrimage will play a defining role in their lives. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1001, Διαστάσεις: 14.9x14.9cm

Can\'t get enough of puzzles?Try out The Telegraph Puzzle Collection Volume 1, the first bumper collection of miscellaneous puzzles in a brand new series. With over 150 addictive puzzles, from cryptic crosswords and general knowledge to Sudoku, there\'s everything you need to test your number and logic skills.With such a huge variety of puzzle types and ability levels, this bumper book has all the puzzling you could ever want! Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0714, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Dead in the Water by Ann Granger is set in the Cotswold village of Weston Saint Ambrose and features Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter in their fourth murder mystery.It is the wettest winter on record and as Christmas approaches the rivers burst their banks and the farmers\' fields lie under several feet of water. In the village of Weston Saint Ambrose, a young girl\'s body is seen floating downstream and when it becomes stuck under the jetty at a reclusive writer\'s home, the author is alarmed to discover that he recognises the victim of a brutal murder... Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1231, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

It was a holiday to die for.FBI agent John O’Hara receives a call from a man desperate for his help. His son and daughter-in-law have been found murdered on their honeymoon in the Caribbean.The grieving father wants justice, and will pay O’Hara handsomely to hunt down the killer.Federal agents aren’t allowed to moonlight, but O’Hara is on suspension and battling some serious demons. He takes on the case. But as O’Hara delves deeper and the body count rises, a past he thought was dead and buried comes back to haunt him... Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Five masterful dramatic works from one of the world\'s best-loved playwrights, Anton Chekhov\'s Plays is translated with notes by Peter Carson, and an introduction by Richard Gilman in Penguin Classics.At a time when the Russian theatre was dominated by formulaic melodramas and farces, Chekhov created a new sort of drama that laid bare the everyday lives, loves and yearnings of ordinary people. Ivanov depicts a man stifled by inactivity and lost idealism, and The Seagull contrasts a young man\'s selfish romanticism with the stoicism of a woman cruelly abandoned by her lover. With \'the scenes from country life\' of Uncle Vanya, his first fully mature play, Chekhov developed his own unique dramatic world, neither tragedy nor comedy. In Three Sisters the Prozorov sisters endlessly dream of going to Moscow to escape the monotony of provincial life, while his comedy The Cherry Orchard portrays characters futilely clinging to the past as their land is sold from underneath them.Peter Carson\'s moving translations convey Chekhov\'s subtle blend of comedy, tragedy and psychological insight. In his introduction, Richard Gilman examines how Chekhov broke with theatrical conventions and discusses each play in detail.Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was born in Taganrog, a port on the sea of Azov. In 1879 he travelled to Moscow, where he entered the medical faculty of the university, graduating in 1884. During his university years, he supported his family by contributing humorous stories and sketches to magazines. He published his first volume of stories, Motley Tales, in 1886, and a year later his second volume In the Twilight, for which he received the Pushkin Prize. Today his plays, including Uncle Vanya, The Seagull, and The Cherry Orchard are recognised as masterpieces the world over. If you enjoyed Plays, you might like Chekhov\'s The Shooting Party, also available in Penguin Classics. Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A brand new anthology of previously unpublished and uncollected supernatural mysteries by some of the masters of the Golden Age – thrills, spills and chills perfect for Halloween. It is said that books are written to bring sunshine into our dull, grey lives – to show us places we want to escape to, lives we want to live, people we want to love. But there are also stories that can only be found in the deepest, darkest corners of the library. Stories about the unexplained, of lost souls, of things that go bump before the silence. Before the screaming. And some stories just disappear. Stories printed in old newspapers, broadcast live on the wireless, sometimes not even published at all – these are the stories you cannot find on even the dustiest of library shelves. Ghosts from the Library resurrects forgotten tales of the supernatural by some of the most acclaimed mystery authors of all time. From Arthur Conan Doyle and John Dickson Carr to Agatha Christie and Daphne du Maurier, this spine-chilling anthology brings together thirteen uncollected tales of terror, plus some additional surprises. Close the windows. Draw the curtains. Just don’t let the lights go out… Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

For seven seasons, Parks and Recreation aired on NBC with high ratings. Today, the beloved show continues to air on off-network syndication where it has picked up fans of all ages along the way, including younger millennials. Now, you can create a one-of-a-kind, personalised treasure for your favourite friend with this DIY gift inspired by Parks and Recreation. This irresistible book includes dozens of full-colour photos and 46 fill-in-the-blank spreads that, once completed, will result in a unique gift the recipient will cherish for years to come. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0908, Διαστάσεις: 13.4x13.4cm

The Cat Who Caught a Killer by L T Shearer is a charming cosy crime read, set in West London, for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club and S. J. Bennett’s The Windsor Knot.\'Charming and original. This book is the cat’s whiskers\' – Anthony Horowitz, author of The Twist of a KnifeMeet Conrad. Conrad is a cat. You’ve never met a detective like him before.Neither has Lulu Lewis, until he walks into her life one summer’s day. Mourning the recent death of her husband, the former police detective had expected a gentle retirement, quietly enjoying life on her new canal boat, The Lark, and visiting her mother-in-law in a nearby care home.But when her mother-in-law dies suddenly in suspicious circumstances, Lulu senses foul play and resolves to find out what really happened. And a remarkable cat named Conrad will be with her every step of the way . . .Readers are loving Conrad the cat detective . . .Five Star Reader Reviews:\'This was such a charming tale and a genuine mystery that had me glued to my e-reader from start to finish\'\'I absolutely loved this book! Conrad was a wonderful character who I would love to encounter again\'\'I just loved Conrad the talking cat who really is the star of this gentle murder mystery story\' Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1114, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

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. When a doctor is discovered dead in his own office, Mrs Jeffries is on the look-out for a prescription for murder, determined to discover the culprit, despite how her employer feels about interviewing suspects . . . \"He hated questioning people. He could never tell whether or not someone was actually lying to him, and he knew, shocking as it was, that there were some people who lied to the police on a regular basis.\" Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1107, Διαστάσεις: 10.8x10.8cm