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When 10-year-old Lukas disappears, investigator Erik Schäfer has little to work with. Until he discovers that the boy is obsessed with pareidolia – the psychological phenomenon where we see faces in random things – and has recently photographed an old barn door. Journalist Heloise Kaldan thinks she recognizes the barn – but from where? Kaldan drops her current article, a controversial investigation into soldiers with PTSD, to cover the story of the missing boy. But when she realises that the traumatized soldiers are mixed up in Lukas’ case, Schäfer and Heloise must try to separate optical illusion from reality – before it’s too late. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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A Sunday Times bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club pick, The Confession is an absorbing tale of secrets and self-discovery from Jessie Burton, the million-copy bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. When Elise Morceau meets the writer Constance Holden, she quickly falls under her spell. Connie is sophisticated, bold and alluring – everything Elise feels she is not. She follows Connie to LA, but in this city of strange dreams and 1980s razzle-dazzle, Elise feels even more out of her depth and makes an impulsive decision that will change her life forever.Three decades later in London, Rose Simmons is trying to uncover the story of her mother, who disappeared when she was a baby. Having learned that the last person to see her was a now reclusive novelist, Rose finds herself at the door of Constance Holden’s house in search of a confession . . .\'Dazzlingly good . . . Without doubt one of the best novels of recent years\' - Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0908, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

My father cleared his throat. He began to say, \"They took her,\" but he never got past the first word, and had to start again. He said finally, \"The Dreamies took her. She went with the Dreamies.\" Sooz was an extraordinary little girl. She grew into an extraordinary woman, with a gift given to her by a unicorn, after a battle with a griffin. The gift is more precious than she could have imagined but sets her on a dangerous path to rescue the sister she never knew she had from a land to which humans never go. But Sooz is no ordinary human. She may not be human at all. The one thing this changeling child does know is love, and courage. Combining the Hugo award-winning novelette Two Hearts with brand new story Sooz, The Way Home returns us to the world of The Last Unicorn. Peter S. Beagle brings the same humanity, poignancy and wisdom that makes his writing so magical. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0430, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING TOM ELLIS, RUPERT GRAVES AND STERLING K. BROWN * SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2018 * FINALIST FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL AND THE ROGERS WRITERS TRUST FICTION PRIZE * LONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE 2019 * SHORTLISTED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2020 * WINNER OF THE GILLER PRIZE * \'A masterpiece\' ATTICA LOCKE \'Strong, beautiful and beguiling\' OBSERVER \'Destined to become a future classic ... that rare book that should appeal to every kind of reader\' GUARDIAN When two English brothers take the helm of a Barbados sugar plantation, Washington Black - an eleven-year-old field slave - finds himself selected as personal servant to one of them. The eccentric Christopher \'Titch\' Wilde is a naturalist, explorer, scientist, inventor and abolitionist, whose single-minded pursuit of the perfect aerial machine mystifies all around him. Titch\'s idealistic plans are soon shattered and Washington finds himself in mortal danger. They escape together, but then Titch disappears and Washington must make his way alone, following the promise of freedom further than he ever dreamed possible. Inspired by a true story, Washington Black is an extraordinary tale of a world destroyed and made whole again. Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0404, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world\'s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.Few writers have expressed loneliness, the need for human understanding and the search for love with such power and poetic sensibility as the American writer Carson McCullers. The Ballad of the Sad Café is her masterpiece: an unruly, bittersweet novella concerning the most unlikely of love triangles.\'The greatest prose writer that the South produced ... She has examined the heart of man with an understanding that no other writer can hope to surpass\' - Tennessee Williams Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 11.7x11.7cm

Happiness is a loaded term that means different things to different people. To some, it might mean life satisfaction, to others, a fleeting moment of joy. Rather than seeking to be happy, Oliver James encourages us to cultivate our emotional health. Outlining the five elements of good emotional health - insightfulness, a strong sense of self, fluid relationships, authenticity and playfulness in our approach to life - he offers strategies for optimizing each characteristic to live more fulfilling lives. Helping us to understand the impact our emotional baggage has on our daily interactions, he reveals how to overcome unhelpful patterns and become more self-aware - revitalizing our approach to life. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched January 2014: How to Age by Anne Karpf How to Develop Emotional Health by Oliver James How to Be Alone by Sara Maitland How to Deal with Adversity by Christopher Hamilton How to Think About Exercise by Damon Young How to Connect with Nature by Tristan Gooley Σελίδες: 160, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1224, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'A stunning book. Banks\' powerful imagination is joined to a rare ability to be truly funny while exploring a nightmare world\' Sunday TimesA man lies in a coma after a near-fatal accident. His body broken, his memory vanished, he finds himself in the surreal world of the bridge - a world free of the usual constraints of time and space, a world where dream and fantasy, past and future, fuse. Who is this man? Where is he? Is he more dead than alive? Or has he never been so alive before?Praise for Iain Banks:\'The most imaginative novelist of his generation\' The Times\'His verve and talent will always be recognised, and his work will always find and enthral new readers\' Ken MacLeod, Guardian\'His work was mordant, surreal, and fiercely intelligent\' Neil Gaiman\'An exceptional wordsmith\' Scotsman Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0611, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Meet Nat Love. Born a slave in Texas, he escapes a lynching and finds a mentor who trains him in shooting, riding, reading, writing and gardening. But the enemies of his youth pursue him, and soon he is on the run again...In the course of a tumultuous life, he becomes in turn a Buffalo Soldier, a bouncer, a ratcatcher, a sharpshooter, a dime-novel star, a friend to Wild Bill Hickock and a US Marshall. From Texas to Deadwood and back down south, he both dodges and courts violence, hoping one day to get his revenge.Featuring cowboys, Apaches, buffalo and much, much more, this is a mostly true tale of how the West was won from one of America\'s most original writers. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0127, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'The perfect romcom\' Lucy Vine ❤️A laugh-out-loud romcom in 2024 perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Elena Armas ❤️ Committing to a fake romance is easy. It’s keeping it fake that’s the problem … \'Charming, funny, relatable\' Sophie Cousens \'I’m still swooning, and I don’t swoon lightly\' Lucy Vine \'A big, sunny hug of a book that I loved, and was so sad to finish\' Cressida McLaughlin ❤️ Sophie Rogers finds it easy to focus on the important things in life. Like her daughter, her job and her family. So when Joe, another single parent at school suggests they fake a romance to help them both out of a fix, she throws herself in. But then Sophie starts to look forward to seeing Joe. In fact, she’s thinking about his floppy hair, Irish accent and the way his lips felt when they grazed hers (her commitment to this is exceptional) more than their synced calendars and staged socials. And there is a reason the yummy mummies called him Hot Single Dad. Sophie Rogers isn\'t silly enough to fall in love with her fake boyfriend. Is she? Tropes: Enemies to lovers ?…?…? Fake dating ? Slow burn romance ❤️‍? \'Heartwarming and funny, we loved this\' Bella \'We couldn\'t put The Pick Up down\' That\'s Life Readers LOVE The Pick Up: \'Never rated something 5 stars so fast in my life! This books has EVERYTHING I love in a romcom. -Fake Dating -Reverse grumpy x sunshine -single parent trope\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love fake dating stories and this one nailed it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Loved this fun and funny romcom with two single parents doing a fake dating scenario and catching real feelings!\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'Why have I never heard of Hannah Doyle before? You best believe I will be ordering every other book she has published\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \'The moment I picked the book up I was immersed, a book I intended to read for 20 mins before bed turned into a 3 hours session\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Sudoku from the Daily Mail is back!This bumper edition contains over 400 sudoku grids, ranging from easier puzzles right up to fiendish puzzles that will challenge even the most experienced of sudoku players.Whether you\'re at home or on the go, the Daily Mail Big Book of Sudoku Volume 3 is the ultimate book for sudoku fans. Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0829, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

The second book in Ed McDonald\'s Redwinter Chronicles, Traitor of Redwinter is full of deadly politics, ancient powers . . . and a young woman navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.Raine is a member of the Draoihn, a sect of powerful magic users who hold the realm together in precarious balance. But Raine has a secret. She can see the dead, and her forbidden magic could get her killed by the very people she counts as friends.As Raine works desperately to hide her gift, rebellious lords across the land threaten anarchy in the wake of the king\'s failing health, and she is pulled into a web of treachery and deceit even the most powerful of magic users would struggle to navigate.Raine might be the one person who could hold back the impending chaos. For the lords are backed by dark powers they do not understand. If certain doom is to be avoided, Raine will need to embrace her terrible magic and discover how powerful she could truly become.What readers are saying about Traitor of Redwinter:\'One of the best fantasy writers out there . . . some of the most creative worldbuilding, imaginative magic, and a richly detailed history shrouded in mystery . . . you absolutely must pick up this series\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\'A delicious Scottish folklore infused fantasy world . . . the author makes an effort to show the good side of humanity . . . What an underrated gem this series is\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\'Traitor of Redwinter levels the **** up in every aspect, and the results are incredible\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\'LIGHT ABOVE! THIS WAS JUST BRILLIANT!\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\'Damn, is this book GOOD\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\'I literally could not put this book down . . . Highly recommended for fans of \"found\" families, magic schools and dark fantasy stories with kick ass female protagonists\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\'This book is amazing! . . . So many shocking moments and reveals\' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1217, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Join Dennis, Gnasher and the rest of the Beanotown gang on their mission to combat boredom FOREVER – or at least until the end of this book! Whether you’re stuck at home in the rain or looking for something to do outdoors, this book is full to the brim with over 60 ways to bring a bit of mayhem and a whole lot of fun to every day. Discover a new outdoor game to play outside with JJ, how to make your own pea shooter with Minnie, or build a den with Dennis. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 18.9x18.9cm

A haunting novel exploring a mother’s fierce love for her disabled son as she grapples with her own mental health, by the author of the feminist cult classic The Princess of 72nd Street ‘Funny, disarming and frequently ruthless’ The New York TimesClarence cannot see very well. He has seizures. He knows the word ‘tangerine’ but has forgotten the word ‘Mommy’. For Clarence’s mother, life revolves around her young son; she takes him to see specialists, protects him from the cruelty of other children, loves him fiercely. But she has her own struggles. Her sanity is precarious and fractured. When her mental health reaches breaking point, she is forced to decide between Clarence’s well-being and her own.Told through bright fragments of memories, I Am Clarence is a piercing journey into one woman’s mind, which asks, how much can a mother sacrifice for her child, and survive?With an introduction by Sarah Manguso Σελίδες: 224, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A fast-paced, gripping insider account of the entrepreneurs and renegades racing to bring lab-grown meat to the world.The trillion-dollar meat industry is one of our greatest environmental hazards; it pollutes more than all the world\'s fossil-fuel-powered cars. Global animal agriculture is responsible for deforestation, soil erosion and more emissions than air travel, paper mills and coal mining combined. It also depends on the slaughter of more than 60 billion animals per year, a number that is only increasing as the global appetite for meat swells. The whole world seems to be sleepwalking into a food crisis.But a band of doctors, scientists, activists and entrepreneurs have been racing to end animal agriculture as we know it, hoping to fulfill a dream of creating meat without ever having to kill an animal. This is the story of a group of seven vegans quietly working to solve one the most pressing issues we face today, creating the biggest upheaval to the food business in decades along the way.In Billion Dollar Burger, Chase Purdy explores the companies at the cutting edge of the nascent food technology sector, from polarizing activist-turned-tech CEO Josh Tetrick to lobbyists and regulators on both sides of the issue. Billion Dollar Burger follows the people fighting to upend our food system as they butt up against the entrenched interests fighting viciously to stop them. It will take readers on a truly global journey from Silicon Valley to China, by way of Israel and the UK.The stakes are monumentally high: cell-cultured meat is the best hope for sustainable food production, a key to fighting climate change, a gold mine for the companies that make it happen and an existential threat for the farmers and meatpackers that make our meat today. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0616, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Shortlisted for Travel Memoir Book of the Year, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2020 / Winner - GOLD in Personality of the Year, SILVER in The Extra Mile Award as well as SILVER in Book of the Year all in The Great Outdoor Awards 2019 \'This uplifting memoir is testament that in life there are times when there is nothing for it but to scale that mountain\' -The Herald Best Summer Reads 2019 In 1997, at the age of 24, Sarah lost her mother to breast cancer. Alone and adrift in the world, she very nearly gave up hope, but she\'d made a promise to her mother that she would keep going no matter what. So she turned to the beautiful, dangerous, forbidding mountains of her native Scotland. Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0401, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Adopted daughter and principal collaborator of James Fitzroy, roving ambassador, special correspondent for the American Secretary of State in Europe, Susan is a clever, multilingual young woman, in full bloom and perfectly happy in the eyes of an attentive father. But this too-perfect happiness hides many faults, sorrows and mysteries. Trapped by her past, Susan will have to play her most dangerous role in a life already rich with adventure: Lady S, high-class spy in a diplomatic environment. This two-volume book includes \"Na Zdorovie, Shaniouchka!\" Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 18.4x18.4cm

Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the third book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver.\'The spice was immaculate\' ***** Reader review\'There is no reining in my love for this book\' ***** Reader reviewMy favourite book of the year!!\' ***** Reader review____________________________________When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek’s interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the best man for the job. A devoted single dad, his goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter.The daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth\'s life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she’s dying to break free and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins.During a wild weekend in Vegas, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves hitched in a neon-lit chapel. With no quick way out, they strike a deal: stay secretly married until Ginger’s father is re-elected and Cole lands the sheriff job permanently.But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other’s company, sparks fly and their accidental marriage starts to feel dangerously real.Until they forget they were ever pretending at all. . .____________________________________Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series:\'Absolutely amazing!\'\'An incredible book\'\'I could not recommend this more\'\'Perfection\'\'I cannot wait to see what comes next\' Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Learn to speak Portuguese 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 Portuguese In 3 Months will have you speaking Portuguese 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 Portuguese.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 Portuguese 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 Portuguese 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 Portuguese for work, a future holiday, or because you\'re interested in languages, this course is the perfect place to start. Learning Portuguese has never been so easy! Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 16.9x16.9cm

Four months after Cummings\'s death in September 1962, his widow, the photographer Marion Morehouse, collected the typescripts of 29 new poems. These poems, as well as uncollected poems published only in periodicals up to that time, make up 73 Poems. This is the final volume in Liveright\'s reissue of Cummings\'s individual volumes of poetry, with texts and settings based on E. E. Cummings: The Complete Poems 1904-1962. Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0108, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury. Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen and the White Rabbit all make their appearances, and are now familiar figures in writing, conversation and idiom. So too are Carroll\'s delightful verses such as The Walrus and the Carpenter and the inspired jargon of that masterly Wordsworthian parody, The Jabberwocky. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Fresh, romantic, funny\' THE PEOPLE\'S FRIEND\'A fun, high-concept romance\' BEST\'With a novel plot, this fun romcom is a must-read . . . Perfect for fans of Paige Toon and Sophie Kinsella\' CANDISEscape to Torquay with Molly James\'s charming and magical romcom.The clock is ticking, don\'t let love run out . . .When the love of her life falls for someone else, Rena finds herself desperately scrolling for a solution. That\'s when an ad for a new dating app pops up:24 hours to fall in love ❤️ A guaranteed love match by the end of the day or your money back.Fueled by heartbreak and tequila, Rena signs up and prepares for her life to change. What she doesn\'t know is that she is bound to repeat this day over and over again, until she finds her perfect match. One day they said, but there was no mention of how many times that day would play out . . .Readers LOVE One Day to Fall in Love!\'Light-hearted, hilarious and fun, I truly adored every single page of this wonderful book\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review\'Witty, warm and incredible fun - a true tonic\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review\'A breath of fresh air. The characters are fantastic and the story well-rounded\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review\'What a brilliant unique twist to a romance story, it was funny, sweet and set in a beautiful location\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review\'Such an amazing book, full of fun, love and craziness . . . 10/10 love love loved it!\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1029, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing.\' PETER JAMESYour son has gone missing.And then the police arrest the prime suspect.You.You know you\'re innocent.That someone else took your son.But the truth is never simple.Especially if you\'re forced to say nothing...Praise for Erin Kinsley:\'The unravelling of a family are brilliantly portrayed in this painfully realistic novel\' SUNDAY TIMES\'Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing.\' PETER JAMES\'A tense and intriguing thriller you\'ll find difficult to put down\' WOMAN\'S WEEKLY\'This razor-sharp thriller keeps you guessing until the last page\' WOMAN\'S OWN\'An unputdownable thriller.\' ELLY GRIFFITHS\'Sensitive and moving...but with a core of pure tension\' SUNDAY TIMES\'Full of twists and turns to keep you guessing, this is a gripping and compelling read you won\'t want to put down\' HEAT Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0527, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Following a convention in the Scottish Highlands, eight social media influencers vanish without a trace, leaving their followers – and families – in a state of shock, and the police clueless as to their whereabouts.And then, the livestreams begin.Broadcast live from their squalid underground cells, the young influencers are forced into a sadistic battle for survival.With each livestream, their captor pits them against each other in a twisted competition for likes. The influencer with the fewest positive reactions faces a gruesome end – live on camera.As the likes increase and the death toll rises, DCI Jack Logan and his team must traverse both the Scottish wilderness and the darkest corners of the internet to try and save the remaining captives.But how do you catch a killer who is always one click ahead? Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Winner of the 2014 UKLA Book Award: an eco-fable with heart and humour Brimir and Hulda are best friends, living on a beautiful blue planet where there are no grown-ups, life is wild and free, and each day is more exciting than the last. Until, one day, a rocket ship piloted by a strange-looking adult named Gleesome Goodday crashes on the beach. He promises to make life a hundred times more fun - with flying-powder, and coated skin so that noone ever has to bathe again - and even nails the sun to their sky. But Hulda and Brimir soon discover that their endless fun has consequences they could never have imagined. Could it be that Gleesome Goodday is not everything he seems? An extraordinary adventure of magic and generosity, and a beautifully simple tale of selfishness and sacrifice, The Story of the Blue Planet will delight and challenge readers of every age. Andri Snaer Magnason is one of Iceland\'s most celebrated young writers. In 2002 Love Star was named \'Novel of the Year\' by Icelandic booksellers and received the DV Literary Award and a nomination to the Icelandic Literary Prize. The Story of the Blue Planet - now published or performed in 22 countries - was the first children\'s book to receive the Icelandic Literary Prize and was also the recipient of the Janusz Korczak Honorary Award and the West Nordic Children\'s Book Prize. Magnason is the winner of the 2010 Kairos Award. Σελίδες: 144, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0507

\'[An] impressively comprehensive, concise introduction to the biggest challenge facing us all – how to get our act together to keep our only planet habitable, for ourselves, our descendants and the living nature we depend on.\' Walt Patterson____________‘\"Energy\" might be a short word, but it\'s a very big subject, and indeed one of the most important facing our world today. Understanding the ins and outs of how we make the transition to clean energy is a vital modern competence. Stephen Peake provides a top briefing. Informative, accessible and comprehensive, it is a must read for anyone interested in the future of our planet.’ Tony Juniper CBE____________‘The author says it all in his introduction: \"Renewable energy powered our lives long before fossil fuels and will do so long after.\" As successive nations and corporations commit to net zero, the idea of getting our useful work done using clean non-depleting resources is of paramount importance. This witty, wide-ranging yet succinct guide provides a whistle-stop tour of the principal renewable energy technologies and places them elegantly in the contemporary economic, social and political context.’ Jonathan Scurlock, Chief Adviser, Renewable Energy and Climate Change at the National Farmers’ Union–––––––––––––Professor Stephen Peake takes us on a guided tour of the ten most essential aspects of this timely and fast-moving science, examining the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy that lies at the heart of a brighter climate future.Renewable energy is central to managing climate change and our transition to a sustainable energy supply for the 10 billion of us who will populate the earth by 2050. But how will we cope without fossil fuels to heat, cool and light our buildings, power our industry and run our transport systems? And are some renewables better than others? 10 Short Lessons in Renewable Energy distils the key issues of this timely subject, examining how we can harness the power of a range of groundbreaking energy technologies most effectively to achieve a sustainable energy future.About the series: The Pocket Einstein series is a collection of essential pocket-sized guides for anyone looking to understand a little more about some of the most important and fascinating areas of science in the twenty-first century. Broken down into ten simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, discover the ten most important takeaways from those areas of science you’ve always wanted to know more about. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

From Sandie Jones, author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Other Woman. The Trade Off an addictive, page-turning work of psychological suspense about how far a journalist will go to get the story. Everyone has a price. What\'s yours?Would you print a lie across a front page?For Stella, Deputy Editor of The Globe, the choice has always been clear. There is no stone she will leave unturned in her pursuit of the best story. It’s what she’s built her reputation on.For Jess, The Globe’s rookie reporter, the story stops when the truth does. But she knows that the dirty tricks of the tabloids will be hard to overturn.And when the subject of the story Jess is working on pays the ultimate price, she suspects that the paper may have had more to do with it than they’re letting on . . .What price would you pay to uncover the truth – if someone is prepared to kill to bury it?What readers are saying about The Trade Off:\'It\'s suspenseful, twisty, and so absorbing\'\'It had me hooked from the start and I read nonstop\'\'I loved the ending, so well done\'\'Definitely her best yet\'\'I had never read a Sandie Jones novel before. I am absolutely a fan now!\'Praise for Sandie Jones:\'One of the most twisted and entertaining plots\' - Reese Witherspoon\'A perfect beach read\' - Kristin Hannah, author of The Women\'Sandie Jones is the queen of the twisty thriller\' - Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium\'Twisty, deliciously fun\' - Sarah Pekkanen, co-author of The Wife Between Us\'Will leave you breathless\' - Liv Constanstine, author of The Last Mrs Parrish Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0827, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Take a whistle-stop tour through the alphabet from amazing aardvarks, big brown bears and crazy cats to dancing ducks, naughty narwhals and sleeping sloths. With gorgeous illustrations by Sophia Touliatou, simple facts and capital and little letters on every page, this is a lovely book to share with a young child. Σελίδες: 34, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0918, Διαστάσεις: 24.2x24.2cm

250 YEARS AGO, ASCALON BURNED ...Desperate to defend his land from advancing hordes of bestial charr, King Adelbern summoned the all-powerful Foefire to repel the invaders. But magic can be a double-edged sword - the Foefire burned both charr and human alike. While the charr corpses smoldered, the slain Ascalonians arose again, transformed by their king\'s rage into ghostly protectors and charged with guarding the realm...forever. The once mighty kingdom became a haunted shadow of its former glory. Centuries later, the descendants of Ascalon, exiled to the nation of Kryta, are besieged on all sides. To save humankind, Queen Jennah seeks to negotiate a treaty with the hated charr. But one obstacle remains. The charr legions won\'t sign the truce until their most prized possession, the Claw of the Khan-Ur, is returned from the ruins of fallen Ascalon. Now a mismatched band of adventurers, each plagued by ghosts of their own, sets forth into a haunted, war-torn land to retrieve the Claw. Without the artifact, there is no hope for peace between human and charr - but the undead king who rules Ascalon won\'t give it up easily, and not everyone wants peace! Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 10.8x10.8cm

Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel The Summer Swap now – coming May 2024! ‘I absolutely loved this book . . . I was captivated until the end’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the start of the book I was hooked, gently pulled into the lives of Nancy, Lauren and Jenna and their complicated history’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If I could rate higher I would. As always Sarah\'s books are outstanding. It had such a great feel-good vibe to the story . . . Can\'t wait for the next one’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic story. So many layers to it and not at all what I expected. Brilliantly written and scorching’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * This summer one family will discover that together, they can do anything. Matriarch Nancy knows she hasn\'t been the best mother but how can she ever tell her daughters the reason why? Lauren and Jenna are as close as two sisters can be and they made a pact years ago to keep a devastating secret from their mother – but is it time to come clean? Lauren\'s teenage daughter Mackenzie masks her own pain by keeping her mother at a distance. Her mother, aunt and grandmother keep trying to reach her but will it take a stranger to show her the true meaning of family? When life changes in an instant, the Stewart women are thrown together for a summer and suddenly they must relearn how to be a family. And whilst unravelling their secrets might be their biggest challenge, it could also be their finest moment . . . * * * * Praise for How to Keep a Secret: ‘Joyful, uplifting and overflowing with love’ Cathy Bramley ‘Comfort reading at its best’ Veronica Henry ‘A warm, wonderful rich story told with care and skill that broke my heart and then put it back together again’ Alex Brown ‘A master storyteller’ Laura Jane Williams ‘I loved every sparkly, big-hearted, warm-hug moment’ Miranda Dickinson ‘A delightful escape’ Woman & Home Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0118, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

From the author of A SECRET OF WITCHES comes a new standalone novel set in the same world: an absorbing tale of love, sacrifice, family ties, and magic, set in the US in the aftermath of World War II. Perfect for fans of A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, OUTLANDER and Nora Roberts.Barrie Anne Blythe and her Aunt Charlotte have always known that the other residents of their small coastal community find them peculiar - two women living alone on the outskirts of town. It is the price of concealing their strange and dangerous family secret.But two events threaten to upend their lives for ever. The first is the arrival of a mysterious abandoned baby with a hint of power like their own. The second is the sudden reappearance of Barrie Anne\'s long-lost husband - who is not quite the man she thought she married.Together, Barrie Anne and Charlotte must decide how far they are willing to go to protect themselves - and the child they think of as their own - from suspicious neighbours, the government and even their own family . . . Praise for Louisa Morgan:\'A deeply satisfying and magical work of great craft\' Carol Goodman, author of INCUBUS\'Deftly captures the greatest magic of all: the love between mothers and daughters\' Jordanna Max Brodsky\'Enthralling . . . Deeply moving and richly conceived\' Kay Kenyon\'I loved it. A beautiful generational tale, reminiscent of PRACTICAL MAGIC . . . Grounded and real, painful and hopeful at the same time\' Laure Eve\'Epic in scope and heartbreakingly tender . . . Recommended for fans of Nora Roberts\' Booklist Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0326, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

THEY TOLD THE POLICE IT WAS THE PERFECT SUMMER. THEY WERE LYING.August, 1997. Matilda is killed in a tragic accident on the Dorset rocks, leaving her best friend Sophie alone, wracked with guilt.Decades later, Sophie is back for the first time since that terrible summer, to sell her family\'s old beach hut and bury the memories forever.But on clearing out the hut, she finds evidence that Matilda\'s death was no accident. What really happened the night she died?As Sophie edges closer to the truth, the past starts to close in on the present.Because the close-knit community is still home to a killer, and they want Sophie gone.Readers are loving THE BEACH HUT:\'I raced through it in a day\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Heart racing twists and turns!\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Leah Pitt is right up there with the best\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Beautifully paced thriller with plenty of suspense\' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1008, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

\'What would it mean to name this place I\'m in, to map it? To say: this is the landscape. It looks like this, smells like this, at night these are the sounds that carry on the wind. Almost-motherhood . . .\'When Miranda Ward and her husband decided to have a baby, they were young and optimistic. But five years, three miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy later, she is still dealing with the ongoing aftermath of that decision, and the shadow it\'s cast over her relationship to her partner, her body and her future. In this searing, lyrical and radically honest memoir, Ward charts her journey through the uncertain landscape of almost-motherhood, asking questions of geography on the most intimate scale. How can we learn to be at home in our own bodies, even when we feel adrift from them? What language do we have for the spaces in between, the periods of wanting and waiting? And how do we maintain hope as we navigate towards an unknown future? Σελίδες: 304, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0913, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

The fifth Harry Bosch novel from the award-winning No. 1 bestselling author. The murder of a Hollywood producer has all the signs of a mob hit but something doesn\'t add up for Harry Bosch. Featured in Series 2 of BOSCH on Amazon PrimeHarry Bosch is back at the LAPD in Homicide after disciplinary leave. But his first case proves to be one of the most difficult. In the wooded hills overlooking the Hollywood Bowl, he opens the trunk of a white Rolls-Royce and finds a corpse. It looks like a simple case of Trunk Music - the execution style of the Mafia where the victim is shot in his own vehicle - but the victim is LA movie producer Tony Aliso, and the mob weren\'t the only ones after him. Bosch finds himself up against the FBI - and back in the arms of a beautiful ex-felon. It\'s starting to look like Harry\'s first case back in Homicide is in danger of being his last . . . Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 20x20cm

\'You kept my secret. I know yours now. That makes us even.\'A claustrophobic psychological thriller that doesn\'t let go. \'A tense and twisting novel of dark secrets and dangerous desires.\' - GraziaPAUL has been led into a life of crime by his schoolyard protector, Daniel. Now, at nineteen, he must bear witness against his friend to avoid imprisonment.LOUISA, who years ago fled from her own dark secrets, spends her days renovating the grounds of a crumbling Elizabethan mansion. A relationship develops between them, and Louisa starts to believe she can finally experience the happiness she had given up on; but it soon becomes apparent that neither of them can outrun their violent past . . .STONE MOTHERS, the new novel by Erin Kelly, is available to buy now! Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0208, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm