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Come to Venice. Please, Phoebe, do not fail me.\'Lingers in the heart long after the final page is turned . . . a must read for anyone who wants to be absorbed as well as utterly enchanted\' Carol McGrathVenice, 1919Seventeen years ago, the grand Venetian Palazzo degli Angeli was Phoebe Wyndham\'s home; now, the neglected walls of the palazzo are just a haunting reminder of all she has lost.Arriving back in Italy after a plea from her estranged relative, the Contessa di Sebastiano, the recently widowed Phoebe is shocked to discover her aunt is dead and the palazzo now belongs to her.All she wants to do is sell the property and return home. However, when a dark family secret is exposed, the shocking deception rocks Phoebe to her very core, and she vows not to leave the City of Water without first unravelling the truth from the lies.As Phoebe searches for answers, she finds herself growing closer to two very different men. But, when her camera catches something more sinister than the faded grandeur of Venice, Phoebe begins to question who she can really trust and whether her aunt\'s death was truly an accident after all . . .Why do readers love Charlotte Betts?\'Lush, romantic and full of intrigue\' Tracy Rees, Richard & Judy bestselling author\'A deeply romantic novel whose vivid characters will linger in your mind\' Margaret Kaine\'Romantic, poignant and gripping . . . a fabulous holiday read\' Deborah Swift\'A stunning and captivating read . . . full of drama, love, loss and life\' Book Literati\'Romantic, engaging and hugely satisfying\' Katie Fford \'A compelling story, beautifully written and brought alive with rich historical detail\' Liz Harris Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0912, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

Ostensibly written by an English knight, the Travels purport to relate his experiences in the Holy Land, Egypt, India and China. Mandeville claims to have served in the Great Khan\'s army, and to have travelled in \'the lands beyond\' - countries populated by dog-headed men, cannibals, Amazons and Pygmies. Although Marco Polo\'s slightly earlier narrative ultimately proved more factually accurate, Mandeville\'s was widely known, used by Columbus, Leonardo da Vinci and Martin Frobisher, and inspiring writers as diverse as Swift, Defoe and Coleridge. This intriguing blend of fact, exaggeration and absurdity offers both fascinating insight into and subtle criticism of fourteenth-century conceptions of the world. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'A terrific novel\' Angela CarterKoko won\'t do what is expected of her. Defying her family\'s wishes, she has brought up her eleven-year-old daughter alone in her apartment. And now, after a casual affair, she is unexpectedly pregnant again. What will this mean for her already troubled relationship with her daughter? As she faces the future, memories of her own childhood loss flood into her consciousness, threatening to overwhelm her.Combining the beauty and unease of a dream, this haunting novel is an unflinching portrayal of a woman\'s innermost fears and desires.\'As relevant today as when it was published ... at once powerfully uplifting and achingly sad\' Japan Times Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A darkly imaginative writer in the tradition of Joe Abercrombie, Peter V. Brett, and Neil Gaiman conjures a gritty mind-bending fantasy, set in a world where delusion becomes reality ...and the fulfillment of humanity\'s desires may well prove to be its undoing. When belief defines reality, those with the strongest convictions-the crazy, the obsessive, the delusional-have the power to shape the world. And someone is just mad enough to believe he can create a god ...Violent and dark, the world is filled with the Geisteskranken-men and women whose delusions manifest. Sustained by their own belief-and the beliefs of those around them-they can manipulate their surroundings. For the High Priest Konig, that means creating order out of the chaos in his city-state, leading his believers to focus on one thing: helping a young man, Morgen, ascend to become a god. A god they can control. Trouble is, there are many who would see a god in their thrall, including the High Priest\'s own doppelgangers, a Slaver no one can resist, and three slaves led by possibly the only sane man left. As these forces converge on the boy, there\'s one more obstacle: time is running out. Because as the delusions become more powerful, the also become harder to control. The fate of the Geisteskranken is to inevitably find oneself in the Afterdeath. The question, then, is: Who will rule there? Σελίδες: 512, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

The new novel from the Booker-shortlisted, internationally bestselling author of The Island of Missing Trees and 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World*****There Are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, sweeping novel set between the 19th century and modern times, about love and loss, memory and erasure, hurt and healing, centred around three enchanting characters living on the banks of the River Thames and the River Tigris – their lives all curiously touched by the epic of Gilgamesh.*****‘Elif Shafak is a unique and powerful voice in world literature’ Ian McEwan\'Shafak makes a new home for us in words\' Colum McCann\'One of the best writers in the world today\' Hanif Kureishi Σελίδες: 496, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

It\'s Summer, 1991, the dawning of the New World Order; a post-MTV, pre-AOL generation. Jerome Shafir and Sylvie Green, two former New Yorkers who can no longer afford an East Village apartment, set off on a journey across the entire former Soviet Bloc with the intention of adopting a Romanian orphan. Unflinchingly dark, hilarious and moving - Torpor is at once a satire and philosophy of cultural history, social identity and failing relationships. Dipping into the trajectory of a life at different moments, Kraus interrogates convention and emotion, creating characters that are flawed, witty, and altogether true to life. Part prequel, part sequel, Torpor continues a project of life-writing; personal, unsparing, and triumphant. If I Love Dick is the book of your 20s, Torpor is the book of your 30s. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0504, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

From No.1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer comes a romantic comedy about an accidental relationship between three smitten men . . . and one commitment phobic woman.Elise Brandeis has never won a Pulitzer - and she never will. At least not while she\'s delivering sandwiches at the Gotham Times, instead of working there as an actual reporter. Her only shot at seeing her byline in print is to prove to the no-nonsense managing editor that she has a nose for news. And she\'s got just the story to grab her elusive attention.Chasing down leads brings Elise to Roosevelt Island, but just when the trail of clues begins to take shape, she gets stuck. Literally. On a cable car with three strangers who couldn\'t be more different. An uptight rugby coach, a construction worker and a former adult film star she pretends not to recognize a little too well.At first, Elise wants nothing more than to be rescued ASAP. An hour later, everything has changed. By pure happenstance, four separate journeys have collided in an intense, meaningful way. Suddenly, disentangling their lives feels more impossible than winning that Pulitzer. Good thing Elise is too busy proving herself at work to consider three boyfriends. Nobody has time for that - even if they make giving in feel oh so right. But three heads are better than one and these loners will teach themselves to work together to win Elise over forever . . . Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0131, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Let Marco Polo Malta and Gozo guide you around these beautiful islands. Explore Malta and Gozo with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the islands’ trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all these wonderful islands have to offer. The Marco Polo Malta Pocket Guide covers: Valletta, Vittoriosa, Marsaxlokk, Mdina, Rabat, Mellieha, St Paul\'s Bay, Gozo Inside this guide you\'ll find: Insider Tips - the the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into these amazing islands from tucked-away restaurants to spectacular viewsBest of – find the best things to do if you’re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if you’re looking for an authentic Malta experienceSightseeing – all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your tripDiscovery Tours – specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Malta. Experience the unique character of the islands with these personal tours Malta in full-colour – Marco Polo Pocket Guide Malta includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your tripGet in the holiday mood – before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Polo’s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendationsPull-out map – we’ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour Malta is tiny yet has a bit of everything - cliffs, beaches, lively towns and quiet villages, plenty of art and 5,000 years of history. A holiday here is a city, beach and activity break all rolled into one - and it\'s available all year round. This practical, pocket-sized guide will help you discover the best of Malta and Gozo. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Malta and Gozo to show you these amazing islands. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything that Malta has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy. Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0516, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

\'The best account so far of the most notorious woman... Andrew Morton presents a convincing picture of Wallis Simpson\'s rip-roaring sexual and social adventures and her curious marriage to the Duke of Windsor... His new research adds to our knowledge of her whole career.\' Sarah Bradford, historical biographer\'Remarkable. Supersedes and surpasses all previous Wallis biographies... Andrew Morton\'s crowning achievement.\' – Christopher Wilson, author of Dancing with the Devil: The Windsors and Jimmy Donahue\'[a] groundbreaking biography of Wallis Simpson... Morton has finally given her the biography she deserves.\' – The Lady ____________________________________________Sunday Times bestselling author Andrew Morton reveals new information and sources that totally transform our perception of Wallis Simpson. Wallis in Love brings a fascinating new perspective on the 20th century\'s most controversial royal scandal. Andrew Morton\'s impeccable research and unerring skill for riveting storytelling combine to present a strong case for a startling reveal: that the woman who rocked the world with her uncompromising passion for the Prince of Wales may have fooled everyone by keeping the true object of her passion hidden away... From her relatively lowly beginnings in America, to her rise through the social ranks and her determination to one day beat men at their own game and the ultimate conquest of the Prince of Wales, Morton paints a vivid and multi-faceted picture of a woman, who may have won the jewel in the British crown but very possibly at the expense of her true happiness. Wallis in Love reveals the men Wallis truly loved, the men who broke her heart – and the hearts she broke in turn. In this vivid and fresh portrait of the Duchess of Windsor, Morton draws on interviews, secret letters, diaries and never before seen or heard primary sources. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Tom Buckingham has blood on his hands. Neck deep in trouble for taking down a renegade Afghan soldier, he’s sent back home; angry, betrayed and out of work.But with riots and rebellion spreading like wild fire on the streets of Britain, Tom’s unique skills are soon noticed by a charismatic billionaire with a questionable agenda.Buckingham finds himself thrown back into the covert world of intelligence where a play for power is underway. He’ll have to decide where his loyalties lie if he’s to intervene in a series of events that will threaten the whole nation.Time is running out and lives are at stake; is there anyone Tom Buckingham can trust? Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 12.7x12.7cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!The heartwarming, brand-new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Jill Mansell\'Adorable characters, wonderful setting, fabulous plot lines . . . Loved every page\' Milly Johnson\'Sparkle and wit with a hint of wisdom makes for a very satisfying read . . . Jill Mansell is the new Jilly Cooper\' Katie Fforde\'Full of friendship and love, and the most delicious happy ever after\' Jo ThomasNick is the most intriguing man Nella has met in a while. He\'s a 9 in the looks department (no one gets a 10), he makes her laugh, and he keeps her company when she ends up in A&E. But they live hundreds of miles apart.Then Nella loses her job. There\'s a perfect role on offer at a Cotswolds holiday retreat. The catch is that her boss would be Nick. And that makes Nick the one man she can\'t risk falling in love with.While Nella struggles with her feelings, a Hollywood star has found a haven at the retreat. Lizzie\'s sworn off people - especially men - until her friendly new neighbours entice her out of her shell. Maybe she needs a flirtation - with gorgeous Nick, perhaps? Not with taciturn local Matthew, though, who definitely isn\'t a member of her fan club. Then an astonishing secret revealed changes everything . . .The scene is set for a fabulous new novel full of friendship, warmth and romance.Praise for Jill Mansell\'s bestselling novels:\'Jill has a great gift for characterisation - nuanced, interesting, believable people but created with a charming lightness of touch\' Marian Keyes\'A delicious treat . . . uplifting, joyous\' My Weekly \'Fabulously satisfying\' Jo Thomas\'Uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feel-good\' Sophie Kinsella\'The absolute definition of \"reading for pleasure\", it will bring hours of happiness\' Veronica Henry Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0812, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Winner of the Waterstone\'s Children\'s Book Prize 2013, KETCHUP CLOUDS tells the story of one teenage girl with a very big secret. Fifteen-year-old Zoe has a secret - a dark and terrible secret that she can\'t confess to anyone she knows. But then one day she hears of a criminal, Stuart Harris, locked up on death row in Texas. Like Zoe, Stuart is no stranger to secrets. Or lies. Or murder.Full of both heartache and humour, Zoe tells her story in the only way she can - in letters to the man in prison in America. Armed with a pen, Zoe takes a deep breath, eats a jam sandwich, and begins her tale of love and betrayal. Σελίδες: 320, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0709, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Meet Hap and Leonard, the unlikely detective duo now on screen in the highly praised series starring James Purefoy, Michael K. Williams and Christina Hendricks.\'Reading Joe R. Lansdale is like listening to a favorite uncle who just happens to be a fabulous storyteller\' Dean KoontzHap and Leonard are an unlikely pair - Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard, a tough-as-nails black gay Vietnam vet and Republican - but they\'re the closest friend either of them has in the world. Hap is celebrating his wedding to his longtime girlfriend, when their backyard barbecue is interrupted by a couple of white supremacists. They\'re not too happy to see Leonard, and no one is happy to see them, but they have a problem and they want Hap and Leonard to solve it.Judith Mulhaney\'s daughter, Jackrabbit, has been missing for five years. That is, she\'s been missing from her family for five years, but she\'s been missing from everybody, including the local no-goods they knew ran with her, for a few months. Despite their misgivings, Hap and Leonard take the case. It isn\'t long until they find themselves mixed up in a revivalist cult believing that Jesus will return flanked by an army of lizard-men, and solving a murder to boot. With Lansdale\'s trademark humour, sharp dialogue, and plenty of righteous beatdowns, you won\'t want to miss Hap and Leonard\'s latest. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0307, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'This compulsive thriller reads like true crime and had me guessing until the very end.\' Reese Witherspoon***Three friends went on holiday.Only two came back.Ten years ago, after a sun-soaked summer in Greece, best friends Bess and Joni were cleared of any involvement in their friend Evangeline’s death. Although they were found innocent, the case made them infamous and they’ve not seen each other since.Except now Joni wants a favour, and when she turns up at her old friend’s doorstep in need of an alibi, Bess has no choice but to say yes. After all, she still owes her.But can you ever leave the past behind, when the whole world believes you’re guilty?\'Beautifully written, suspenseful coming-of-age story... I loved it.\' — Daily Mail\'Two BFFs are accused of murder in this novel that feels like true crime.\' — Cosmopolitan‘A haunting and dazzling page-turner.’ – Laura Hankin\'It’s a compulsive thriller, and you won’t want to put down Berman’s second book.\' — Shondaland\'Slices to the core of a fraught friendship on the brink of disaster.\' — PopSugar Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0604, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Utterly enjoyable\' - Stylist\'Perfect easy reading\' - Sun------------------------When Darcy McCall loses her beloved Aunt Molly, she doesn\'t expect any sort of inheritance - let alone a small island! Located off the west coast of Ireland, Tara hasn\'t been lived on for years, but according to Molly\'s will, Darcy must stay there for twelve months in order to fully inherit. It\'s a big shock. And she\'s even more shocked to hear that she needs to persuade a village full of people to settle there, too.Darcy has to leave behind her independent city life and swap stylish heels for muddy wellies. Between sorting everything from the plumbing to the pub, Darcy meets confident, charming Conor and sensible, stubborn Dermot - but who will make her feel really at home?Another fabulously fun rom com novel from the author of From Notting Hill with Love . . . Actually Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0131, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Praised by Stephen Baxter and Adam Roberts, reviewed ecstatically by SFX magazine, Gavin Smith is one of the brightest stars of space opera.In the far future, many years after the loss of earth, humanity has changed. Strength is the only way to survive. And the most vicious man alive has a new con in mind... Here and now, a man with unnatural powers hunts down a killer with impossible abilities. Infused with a barely-understood alien technology, the two are merely pawns in a bigger game...A long time ago, the last tribes of Northern Britain face an unimaginable enemy. Demons risen from the sea, absorbing and twisting everything they touch. But there are some among the tribes who have power, who will fight...And all of these times are connected...Gavin Smith\'s new epic space opera is a wide-ranging exploration of the past, present and future of mankind. Σελίδες: 592, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0412, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

Babies will love looking at the bright pictures and exploring the textures as they meet the animals in this vibrant board book. Each page is specially designed to be visually stimulating with colourful, eye-catching illustrations and lots to look at. Includes cut-out lines to run little fingers along and holes to peep through. A fun aid to developing language and sensory skills for the very young. Σελίδες: 10, Διαστάσεις: 19.2x19.2cm

From the winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize for Fiction comes a novel of profound insight and comic flare.Shy, sensible banker Stuart has trouble with women; that is, until a fortuitous singles night, where he meets Gillian, a picture restorer recovering from a destructive affair. Stuart\'s best friend Oliver is his complete opposite - a language teacher who \'talks like a dictionary\', brash and feckless. Soon Stuart and Gillian are married, but it is not long before a tentative friendship between the three evolves into something far different.Talking it Over is a brilliant and intimate account of love\'s vicissitudes. It begins as a comedy of errors, then slowly darkens and deepens, drawing us compellingly into the quagmires of the heart. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Ever eaten Poodle Strudel? Slain a Jabberwock? Bathed in Irish Stew? Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children’s illustrators. In this brilliant book he has selected and illustrated his favourite comic verse, making it pure entertainment for nonsense-lovers of all ages. His unique style of drawing brings a new perspective to every poem. Classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear are combined with more contemporary talents such as Roger McGough, Margaret Mahy and Russell Hoban. With fifteen wonderfully absurd sections, including Distracting Creatures, Sticky Ends, I Wish I Were a Jelly Fish, A Recipe for Indigestion and Chortling and Galumphing, here is a delightful collection of the topsy-turvy, the fantastical, the anarchic, the illogical and the utterly wonderful. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Where are the broken? A propulsive question that unleashes a world of secrets in New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh\'s Resonance Surge . . .Pavel and Yakov Stepyrev have been a unit since their birth, but now Pavel\'s life is veering in a new direction, his heart held in the hands of Arwen Mercant, a Psy empath - and the only man who has ever brought Pavel to his knees.This is it. A point of irrevocable change. For Pavel . . . for Arwen . . . for Yakov . . . and for another pair of twins whose bond has a far darker history.A low-gradient Psy, Theodora Marshall is considered worthless by everyone but her violently powerful twin, Pax. She is the sole person he trusts in their venomous family to investigate a hidden and terrible part of their family history - an unregistered rehabilitation center established by their grandfather.Places of unimaginable pain designed to psychically wipe minds, leaving the victims shells of their former selves, the Centers are an ugly vestige of the Psy race\'s Silent past. But this Center was worse. Far, far worse. And now Theo must uncover the awful truth - in the company of a scowling bear named Yakov who isn\'t about to take a Marshall at face value . . . especially a Marshall who has turned his dreams into chilling nightmares.Because Yakov is the great-grandson of a foreseer . . . and he has seen Theo die in an unstoppable surge of blood. Night after night after night . . .Praise for Nalini Singh\'s Psy-Changeling Trinity Series\'Singh\'s talent for lush, expansive worldbuilding is on full display\' Publishers Weekly\'Another hands-down winner that expands Singh\'s brilliantly conceived world\' Library Journal (starred review)\'Truly one of the best storytellers in the business\' Romantic Times Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0213, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

From the author of the INTERNATIONAL NO.1 BESTSELLER THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.Balancing epic and intensely personal stakes, the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son is a gritty, fast-paced adventure about two brothers caught up in a magical war generations in the making.Growing up in New York, brothers Emil and Brighton always idolized the Spell Walkers—a vigilante group sworn to rid the world of specters. While the Spell Walkers and other celestials are born with powers, specters take them, violently stealing the essence of endangered magical creatures.Brighton wishes he had a power so he could join the fray. Emil just wants the fighting to stop. The cycle of violence has taken a toll, making it harder for anyone with a power to live peacefully and openly. In this climate of fear, a gang of specters has been growing bolder by the day.Then, in a brawl after a protest, Emil manifests a power of his own—one that puts him right at the heart of the conflict and sets him up to be the heroic Spell Walker Brighton always wanted to be.Brotherhood, love, and loyalty will be put to the test, and no one will escape the fight unscathed.Praise for Infinity Son: \'A magnificent addition to the ranks of Young Adult fantasy\' Waterstones \'Silvera shoots off his plot like a gun and writes action sequences as if they were car chases — relentless, quick-cutting, sparks flying\' New York Times \'Silvera has created an exciting fantasy series opener. Fans of Cassandra Clare … will love this magical book that embodies it all.\' School Library Journal Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0114, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'A thrilling, immersive and beautifully written historical novel that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Highly recommended\' MARIUS GABRIEL \'Taut, compelling and beautifully written – I loved it!’ DAISY WOOD \'I seldom give books of this type five stars, but this one fully deserves it for bringing something new and refreshing to the genre.\' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A moving, page-turning story about a little-known chapter of World War II. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Anna Stuart. 1940. As Soviet forces storm Lithuania, Zofia and her brother Jacek must flee to survive. A lifeline appears when Japanese consul Sugihara offers them visas on one condition: they must deliver a parcel to Tokyo. Inside lies intelligence on Nazi atrocities, evidence so explosive that Nazi and Soviet agents will stop at nothing to possess it. Pursued across Siberia on the Trans-Siberian Express, Zofia faces danger at every turn, racing to expose the truth as Japan edges closer to allying with the Nazis. With the fate of countless lives hanging in the balance, can she complete her mission before time runs out? Readers love Last Train to Freedom: \'Tense and thought-provoking\' CATHERINE LAW \'A fascinating and original read\' CATHERINE HOKIN \'Real history in the raw, heart-pounding drama, bone-chilling danger, intrigue, romance, and characters to love and fear…Last Train to Freedom has it all. Don’t miss the ride!\' LANCASHIRE POST \'This is the kind of book that keeps you up until the middle of the night, or that you fall asleep reading, because you just can’t put it down… One of the best books I have read this year.\' Reader review \'An epic journey across the Siberian wilderness that will keep you guessing until the end. Readers interested in the less well known events of World War II will find this book captivating and unforgettable\' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Ms Swift is a talented writer… Captivating and compulsive reading\' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'What a fantastic read this was\' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Another stunning achievement in historical fiction from Deborah Swift\' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Grips you from the beginning and does not let go until the end\' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0203, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

This book will help you to understand your phobia and face your fears through a brief psychological intervention known as graded exposure therapy. Written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style, this self-help guide encourages interactive reading through tables, illustrations and worksheets. Case studies illustrate the use of the therapy and demonstrate how you can gradually overcome your fear of the thing that frightens you. The How to Beat series of books has emerged from recent, revolutionary healthcare service innovations which have made effective psychological treatments available to more people than ever before. The books are designed to allow those who experience common mental health problems to either help themselves to recover or get the best possible benefit out of their contact with health professionals. They contain easy to understand treatments drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which is recommended by the scientific evidence. They are written by authors with considerable experience in the field of CBT training, research and clinical practice. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0423, Διαστάσεις: 10.8x10.8cm

Victor Pelevin\'s unforgettable first novel, Omon Ra, is the story of a young man who always dreamt of becoming the ultimate Russian hero, a cosmonaut in the mould of Yuri Gagarin. Enrolling as a cadet at the Zaraisk flying school, it is not long before he is chosen to be the sole pilot of a mission - to the dark side of the moon.\'An inventive comedy as black as outer space itself. Makes The Right Stuff look like a NASA handout.\' Tibor Fischer Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'The perfect holiday companion\' Heat\'Sun-soaked escapism\' BestFaye has just completed her degree in interior design when she finds herself jobless and boyfriend-less. While debating what to do next, she receives a surprise phone call from her old college friend Charlotte who now lives in Sardinia and is married to Italian hotelier, Fabio.When Charlotte suggests that Faye relocate for a month to house-sit, Faye wonders if a summer break in sunny Sardinia might be the perfect way to recharge her batteries and think about her future.But then Charlotte tells Faye that there\'s something more behind the sudden invitation: her friends Marisa and Alessandro are looking for a designer to renovate a crumbling old theatre they own in the scenic village of Deriu.The idea certainly sounds appealing to Faye, but little does she know what she\'s letting herself in for if she accepts this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity . . .SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY:\'Kept me hooked until the end\' Kathryn Hughes\'Such a wealth of fascinating characters set in a glorious village in Sardinia\' 5* reader review\'The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming\' Candis\'A fantastic read\' 5* reader review\'A fascinating story with engaging themes\' Dinah Jefferies\'Warm, enthralling, one of my favourite authors\' 5* reader review Σελίδες: 464, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1112, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

THE SUNDAY TIMES 60 BEST THRILLERS AND CRIME NOVELS OF THE PAST 6 YEARS PICK - A CAPITAL CRIME AND A CHILLING CONSPIRACY AWAIT DCI EWERT GRENS.\'A powerful, multi-layered novel\' Guardian\'A mesmerising crime narrative\' IndependentONE CELLA convicted murderer dies awaiting execution on Ohio\'s death row.ONE CRIMINALSix years later, the same man walks into a Stockholm police station. ONE CONSPIRACYHe\'s defeated death. He\'s played the unplayable system. And now Detective Superintendent Ewert Grens must discover how.Looking for another novel in the million-selling DCI Ewert Grens series? Try Two Soldiers . . . Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0309, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumours have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden deep in the Honduran interior. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and warn the legendary city is cursed: to enter it is a death sentence. They call it the Lost City of the Monkey God. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artefacts and an electrifying story of having found the City – but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a single-engine plane carrying a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but a lost civilization. To confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, plagues of insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. They emerged from the jungle with proof of the legend... and the curse. They had contracted a horrifying, incurable and sometimes lethal disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with history, adventure and dramatic twists of fortune, The Lost City of the Monkey God is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twenty-first century. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1201, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Susan Sontag\'s On Photography is a seminal and groundbreaking work on the subject.Susan Sontag\'s groundbreaking critique of photography asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this art form. Photographs are everywhere, and the \'insatiability of the photographing eye\' has profoundly altered our relationship with the world. Photographs have the power to shock, idealize or seduce, they create a sense of nostalgia and act as a memorial, and they can be used as evidence against us or to identify us. In these six incisive essays, Sontag examines the ways in which we use these omnipresent images to manufacture a sense of reality and authority in our lives.\'Sontag offers enough food for thought to satisfy the most intellectual of appetites\'The Times\'A brilliant analysis of the profound changes photographic images have made in our way of looking at the world, and at ourselves\'Washington Post\'The most original and illuminating study of the subject\'New YorkerOne of America\'s best-known and most admired writers, Susan Sontag was also a leading commentator on contemporary culture until her death in December 2004. Her books include four novels and numerous works of non-fiction, among them Regarding the Pain of Others, On Photography, Illness as Metaphor, At the Same Time, Against Interpretation and Other Essays and Reborn: Early Diaries 1947-1963, all of which are published by Penguin. A further eight books, including the collections of essays Under the Sign of Saturn and Where the Stress Falls, and the novels The Volcano Lover and The Benefactor, are available from Penguin Modern Classics. Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 11.1x11.1cm

HUSTLERS meets BIG LITTLE LIES in the heist of the summer… A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Propulsive and captivating’ Vogue ‘Darkly comedic’ Daily Mail Meet Ava: rule-abiding lawyer who has ticked all of life’s boxes. She’s married to a successful surgeon and has just taken an indefinite career break to raise her adorable toddler. A picture-perfect life. Meet Winnie: Ava’s old college roommate. Once awkward, quiet and apparently academically challenged, she left Stanford in a shroud of scandal. But now, she is charismatic, wealthy and has returned to town dripping in designer accessories. An actual perfect life. When the two women bump into one another at a local coffee shop, it seems like fate has intervened: Winnie’s new-found success is courtesy of a shady business and she needs a favour; Ava is realising she is not built for the stay-at-home life. But what starts as one favour turns into two, then three, and soon Ava is in far deeper than she ever imagined. Now Ava has to make the ultimate decision: cut and run, or risk it all? ‘Entertaining, luxurious … innovative and subversive’ NEW YORK TIMES ’Riveting and energetic’ BALLI KAUR JASWAL ’Clever, sharp, and slyly funny’ KIRKUS REVIEWS ’Will keep you breathless to the last page’ CLAIRE MESSUD ’Sly, subversive … incisive’ BOOKLIST _____ NetGalley readers LOVE Counterfeit ‘One of the best books I’ve read all year’ * * * * *‘Gripping … ingenious’ * * * * *‘Amusing, addictive story that kept me reading all night’ * * * * *‘Mysterious, suspenseful and twisty … had me on the edge of my seat’ * * * * * *‘Fresh, observant and somehow … an incredible story without a wasted word’ * * * * *‘I absolutely loved this book … highly recommend’ * * * * *‘Devoured this in a night or two … funny, sad and eye-opening’ * * * * *‘This book refused to allow me to put it down!’ * * * * *‘Amusing, addictive … kept me reading all night’ * * * * * Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The perfect summer read: a spellbinding fantasy adventure that follows a young woman struck down by a mysterious curse, and her extraordinary journey in search of survival. ‘Races around the globe, through deserts and cities, across oceans’ OPRAH DAILYThe International Bestseller ***** READERS LOVE A SHORT WALK *****‘A unique blend of adventure and fantasy’‘You just cannot put the book down’‘A true love letter to travel, adventure and discovery’‘The world-building is amazing’‘This book is incredible’‘I loved every page of it’Paris, 1885. On an otherwise ordinary night, Aubry Tourvel – spoiled, stubborn and nine years old – is suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness at the family dinner table. When a visit to a doctor only makes her worse, Aubry flees to the outskirts of the city, where she realises that it is this very act of movement that keeps her alive. She has no choice: she must run from this curse. And so begins her incredible lifelong journey across the world. But with risk at every turn, what will it take for Aubry to survive?* * ** As seen on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show Book Club * ‘An epic adventure…rich with all the possibilities the world can hold’ PEOPLE ‘Imagine Life of Pi and The Midnight Library rolled into one’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘Dazzling… I savoured every page’ SHELBY VAN PELT Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Learn to speak Spanish in just three months with this practical and comprehensive self-study language course.Whether you\'re a complete beginner or wanting to refresh your knowledge, DK Hugo Spanish In 3 Months will have you speaking Spanish fluently in just 12 weeks. With a fresh new look and an accompanying audio app, the latest edition of this classic self-study course provides all the resources needed to speak, read, and write in Spanish.The 12 weekly chapters contain lessons on the key grammatical structures and present a range of useful vocabulary, along with exercises to reinforce your learning. The essentials of Spanish grammar are clearly explained and tested in conversational exercises, giving you the authentic feel of the language. In addition to a written \"imitated pronunciation\" guide, which replaces Spanish sounds with English syllables you\'re already familiar with, the new audio app also allows you to perfect your pronunciation - at home or on the go.Whether you\'re learning Spanish for work, a future holiday, or because you\'re interested in languages, this course is the perfect place to start. Learning Spanish has never been so easy! Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

The Japanese sensation - now a Netflix series \'A whip-smart tale that\'ll prove impossible to put down\' Vogue Young Tokunaga is struggling to make a name for himself on the Tokyo comedy circuit when he is taken under the wing of Kamiya, a crazy genius - or perhaps just crazy. Kamiya\'s indestructible confidence inspires the younger man, and the two form a double act to perform the strange art of Manzai comedy. But as they become increasingly entwined, Tokunaga begins to doubt the limits of his own talent and of his dedication to the craft. Spark is a story about art and friendship, about countless bizarre drunken conversationsand how far it\'s acceptable to go for a laugh. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The international Number One bestseller from the author of The Song of Achilles, shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction Woman. Witch. Myth. Mortal. Outcast. Lover. Destroyer. Survivor. CIRCE. In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. Circe is a strange child – not powerful and terrible, like her father, nor gorgeous and mercenary like her mother. Scorned and rejected, Circe grows up in the shadows, at home in neither the world of gods or mortals. But Circe has a dark power of her own: witchcraft. When her gift threatens the gods, she is banished to the island of Aiaia where she hones her occult craft, casting spells, gathering strange herbs and taming wild beasts. Yet a woman who stands alone will never be left in peace for long – and among her island’s guests is an unexpected visitor: the mortal Odysseus, for whom Circe will risk everything. So Circe sets forth her tale, a vivid, mesmerizing epic of family rivalry, love and loss – the defiant, inextinguishable song of woman burning hot and bright through the darkness of a man’s world. THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, I PAPER, SUNDAY EXPRESS, IRISH TIMES, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, AMAZON, AUDIBLE, BUZZFEED, REFINERY 29, WASHINGTON POST, BOSTON GLOBE, SEATTLE TIMES, TIME MAGAZINE, NEWSWEEK, PEOPLE, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY, KIRKUS, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND GOODREADS Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0430, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

There’s a queue of people at her door, and not all of them are living . . .When Tanz, the accidental medium, is asked to help in the search for a missing woman, she finds herself at the Cross Bones Graveyard in London’s Southwark. From the outset it’s obvious there is unrest among the spirits who call this place their home, and now Tanz is right in the middle of it. What’s more, she now finds her ‘so-called gift’ is even stronger than it was and the dead really want to talk! Couple this with performing a play that could wreck her acting career for good, and a growing attraction to a police officer who happens to be a lot younger than her, and life is very complicated. But when the dead become restless Tanz can’t ignore them, and a mystery needs solving. So is she strong enough to come out the other side?Cross Bones is the third book in a hilarious series featuring Tanz, the accidental medium who, with the help of the dead, has become an unwilling crime-solver. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0114, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

From the pen of prizewinning and bestselling author Craig Russell, comes this exquisitely plotted, intelligent and blindingly original crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you like Stuart MacBride, James Oswald and Ian Rankin, you won\'t be disappointed.\'A blood-curdlingly clever plot...thoughtful and imaginative\' - THE TIMES\'A gorgeous, grisly serial-killer tale\' - EXPRESS\'I read this book in one sitting, sat on the edge of my seat and tapping my kindle like a demented wood pecker.\' -- ***** Reader review\'Addictive\' -- ***** Reader review\'An absolutely gripping read!\' -- ***** Reader review\'I really couldn\'t put this down and was disappointed every time I had to stop reading.\' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************FAIRY TALES DON\'T ALWAYS END WELL...A Hamburg beach: a girl\'s body lies, posed, on the pale sand, a message concealed in her hand. \'I have been underground, and now it is time for me to return home...\'Jan Fabel, of the Hamburg murder squad, struggles to interpret the twisted imagery of a dark and brutal mind. Four days later, a man and a woman are found deep in woodland, their throats slashed, the names \'Hansel\' and \'Gretel\', rolled tight and pressed into their hands.As it becomes clear that each new crime is a grisly reference to folk stories collected by the Brothers Grimm, the hunt is on for a serial killer who is exploring our darkest, most fundamental fears.A predator who kills and then disappears into the shadows. A monster we all learned to fear in childhood. Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 11x11cm

The gripping Sunday Times bestseller that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page\'Bravo! How to Disappear is undoubtedly her best yet. Gripping and emotional - a cracking read\' Clare Mackintosh \'A relentless drumroll of suspense . . . ranks among the best psychological-suspense thrillers of recent years\' A. J. Finn You can run, you can hide, but can you disappear for good?Lauren\'s daughter Zara witnessed a terrible crime. But speaking up comes with a price, and when Zara\'s identity is revealed online, it puts a target on her back.The only choice is to disappear.To keep Zara safe, Lauren will give up everything and everyone she loves, even her husband.There will be no goodbyes. Their pasts will be rewritten. New names, new home, new lives.The rules are strict for a reason. They are being hunted. One mistake - a text, an Instagram like - could bring their old lives crashing into the new.They can never assume someone isn\'t watching, waiting.As Lauren will learn, disappearing is easy. Staying hidden is harder . . . __________ \'Totally addictive, with twists that repeatedly pulled the rug from under my feet\' Erin Kelly \'Tense and unpredictable. I couldn\'t put it down\' Claire Douglas \'If Jodi Picoult wrote psychological thrillers, they would look like this. A compulsive read with a jaw-dropping twist, I read it in a day\' Rosamund Lupton \'An intricate and spellbinding exploration of the devastating ripples that spread from a terrible crime\' Holly Seddon \'I read How to Disappear with my heart in my mouth\' Lia Louis\'Chilling\' Mariella Frostrup, Times Radio Σελίδες: 480, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm