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\'This may be the greatest tale of the ancient world. Hugely enjoyable\' CONN IGGULDEN *FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE VESPASIAN SERIESThe third instalment in a huge, bloody and brutal new series from Robert Fabbri, set after the death of Alexander the Great. Who will win the fight to control the largest empire the world has ever seen? Let the battles begin...The cause of Alexander the Great\'s sudden death is no longer in doubt - it was murder. But by whom? As his former followers struggle for power, the bonds of family, friendship and political loyalties are tested to the limit. As is the strength of the formidable empire that Alexander had wrought.Never before has the Western world seen such turmoil, such a threat to civilisation. As battles rage, armies, cities and thousands of lives are destroyed by the ruthless scheming of those who would be King. Or Queen. Could a marriage be the one thing to bring the broken strands of the empire back together, preventing years of further warfare?Will a woman succeed where no man can?* * *Praise for Robert Fabbri:\'The location and characters are truly epic. Terrific series\' CONN IGGULDEN, bestselling author\'A powerful retelling of one of the most dramatic events in ancient history\' BBC HISTORY\'A stonking read\' CLASSIC FM\'Shockingly good\' SUNDAY SPORTReaders are raving about Robert Fabbri:\'A delight, full of plot twists and bloodthirsty battle sequences\' Goodreads review\'Vivid descriptions and the battles are brutally and compellingly described\' Goodreads review\'Action-packed and sumptuous - not for the faint-hearted!\' Goodreads review\'Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow\'s \"Eagles\" series!\' Goodreads review Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

An illustrated collection of Gloria Steinem\'s most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with an introduction and essays by the feminist activist herself \'When the path is dark, Gloria\'s words light the way forward.\' - Natalie Portman For decades, people around the world have found guidance, humour and unity in Gloria Steinem\'s gift for creating quotes that offer hope and inspire action. From her early days as a journalist and feminist activist, Steinem\'s words have helped generations to empower themselves and work together. Covering topics from relationships (\'Many are looking for the right person. Too few are trying to be the right person.\') to the patriarchy (\'Men are liked better when they win. Women are liked better when they lose. This is how the patriarchy is enforced every day.\' ) and activism (\'Revolutions, like trees, grow from the bottom up.\' ), this book will make you want to laugh, march and create quotes of your own. The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off! is both timeless and timely, a gift of hope from Steinem to readers, and a book to share with friends. \'Gloria has a profound knack for expressing ideas in ways that stick with you.\' - Emma Watson Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Go on an adventure with Katherine Rundell ... _______________ NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL NOMINATED FOR THE CILIP GREENAWAY MEDAL From the winner of the Costa Children\'s Book Award _______________ \'A writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination\' – Philip Pullman \'A book that will be treasured forever\' - Irish Times \'A moving, witty and magical tale\' - Sunday Times _______________ It’s Christmas Eve and Theo – left at home with a babysitter – sees an odd-looking star out of his window and decides to make a wish. He wishes that he had some friends to keep him company. Moments later the Christmas decorations begin to disentangle themselves from the tree behind him, ready to wreak a little havoc... Written with generous helpings of warmth and humour, this is a timeless Christmas story about treasuring the people and values that really matter at this time of year. With breathtaking illustrations by Emily Sutton capturing the magic of the season in stunning detail, this modern classic from master storyteller and bestselling children\'s author Katherine Rundell makes the perfect Christmas gift. Σελίδες: 64, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1105, Διαστάσεις: 19.6x19.6cm

This spooky season curl up with the perfect witchy romcom for fans of Gilmore Girls, Hocus Pocus and Charmed. An absolute must-read if you love Erin Sterling’s The Ex Hex and Lana Harper’s Payback’s a Witch! It’s just a bunch of hocus pocus… Essie Winterscale lives in a huge and ever-changing house in the village of Good Winter, in deepest, darkest Essex. She lives with various witches of various ages, one of whom is still a bit salty about being hanged in the 1700s, one who keeps accidentally casting fertility spells, and one who knits things that create the future. All Essie ever wanted was to have a normal life but in the end she found herself drawn back to Beldam House because she just can’t stop her witchiness (although the ability to instantly chill wine is pretty awesome, even she has to admit). Into this coven of chaos stumbles gorgeous, clueless Josh, their new landlord – and he’s just discovered his tenants haven’t paid rent since the 1700s! As Josh is drawn further into the lives of the inhabitants of Beldam House, Essie is determined to keep him at broomstick’s length. That is, until a family secret, lying hidden for centuries, puts Josh firmly under her spell… ‘Funny, smart and sassy…No one creates such brilliant worlds quite like Kate does’ Julie Caplin Readers have been bewitched by Hex Appeal: ‘If I could rate this book 10 stars I totally would’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘SO much fun… a must read for spooky season’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters, a wonderful setting and a story that will keep you engaged to the very end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Genuine laugh-out-loud moments’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Charming… I loved the close-knit coven’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An amazing and fun ride… the story just sucked me in’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast-moving plot, sharp humour… compulsively readable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So much fun, definitely a good read for fall’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love all the witchy vibes’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of magic and cosy comfort… gripping and entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Enemies to lovers with magical and witchery powers’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

The hotly anticipated follow-up to David Baldacci\'s runaway number one Sunday Times bestselling thriller, The 6:20 Man, featuring Travis Devine.***********A BRUTAL MURDERRetired from the Army’s most prestigious special ops force, Travis Devine is now part of an elite undercover team in Homeland Security. But when he’s brought in by agent Emerson Campbell to investigate the murder of a young woman, he quickly learns that this case is more personal than most.A SMALL TOWNFour days earlier Jennifer Silkwell was found dead on the rocks of the Maine coastline. A high-ranking analyst for the CIA, she had knowledge of national security secrets that would be valuable to a number of enemies. And her senator father once saved Emerson Campbell’s life.A BIG SECRETKnowing how much is riding on the case, Devine packs his bags and heads for the small town of Putnam in Maine. But small towns can harbour big secrets, and not everyone wants to share them with outsiders. Not when there’s a killer on the loose . . .A Daily Mirror \'Top Dozen Summer Reads\' pick, The Edge is the second thriller in the Travis Devine series. The action continues in To Die For.***********KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI.‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ - Daily Mail‘Baldacci is still peerless’ - Sunday Times‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ - Lisa Gardner‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ - Lisa Scottoline‘A master storyteller’ - Associated Press‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ - People Σελίδες: 560, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0704, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

Fresh, authentic and delicious recipes appealing to lovers of Mexican food. From the sea-influenced dishes of the beaches of Baja and Cancun, to the cowboy/vaquero influenced cuisine of the El Norte region, Mexico has an amazing variety of vibrant flavours to offer. All of this rich culinary culture has inspired Benito’s Hat’s delicious burritos, tacos, soups and salads. This cookbook, created by Ben Fordham and Mexican chef Felipe, offers not only their favourite dishes, but many more delights from Felipe’s own collection of family recipes. These dishes cater for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, as well as both the newcomers to Mexican food and the seasoned veterans. You’ll find Starters; Soups & Salads; Main Dishes; Side Dishes; Salsas; Desserts; and Drinks. Mouth-watering recipes include guacamole with homemade corn tortilla chips, chicken quesadillas, tofu tacos, pork tamales, refried pinto beans with paprika, Mexican flan, ice cold margaritas and refreshing non-alcoholic juices. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 17x17cm

Antigua 1817Every harbour and estuary is filled with ghostly ships, the famous and the legendary now redundant in the aftermath of the war. In this uneasy peace, Adam Bolitho is fortunate to be offered the seventy-four gun Athena, and as flag captain to Vice-Admiral Sir Graham Bethune once more follows his destiny to the Caribbean.But in these haunted waters where Richard Bolitho and his \'band of brothers\' once fought a familiar enemy, the quarry is now a renegade foe who flies no colours and offers no quarter, and whose traffic in human life is sanctioned by flawed treaties and men of influence. And here, and when Athena\'s guns speak, a day of terrible retribution will dawn for the innocent and the damned. Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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From liquorice and tea tree to the toothache plant and queen’s delight, this book is an exploration of some of the most important and commonly used medicinal plants, showcased through 40 stunning paintings from the Kew archives. As the vital source behind a vast and varied array of contemporary drugs, these plants have been utilised with life-restoring rewards across the world. An introductory chapter by a Kew expert provides an overview of this plant group, and extended captions accompany each painting. Each book in the Kew Pocketbooks series shares 40 botanical paintings from Kew\'s extensive Library and Archives collection, illustrating the variety within each group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles. The luxury finish on these books makes them a must-have gift item, printed on uncoated paper and with a cloth and foil finish. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

The ultimate collection of over 1,000 handcrafted sudoku puzzles, in a range of difficulties, handcrafted by the masters at Nikoli in Japan (whose Workman sudoku books have 1.3 million copies in print combined).It\'s the marriage of Workman\'s bestselling Sudoku series and a format that gives fans the joy of more, more, more! The Biggest Bestest Book of Sudoku? features more than 1,000 sudoku puzzles ranging in difficulty from easy to extra-extra-hard. Each puzzle is handcrafted (not computer generated, like most generic sudoku books) by the experts at Nikoli Publishing, the Japanese creators of the game, so solving one is like pitting your mind against that of a sudoku master. And unlike Workman\'s previous small-sized sudoku books, The Biggest Bestest Book of Sudoku? will come in a larger 8\"x10\" format and pack in three times as many puzzles to keep readers happy and busy. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0611, Διαστάσεις: 25.2x25.2cm

The Forgotten Tower is a mesmerizing gothic mystery about a castle full of dark secrets and buried history, from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor.Georgie is reluctant to move when her husband inherits Wakefield Castle, but he is determined to restore its fortunes. When exploring her new home she finds an old handwritten recipe book which leads her to suspect that the castle hides secrets as troubling as her own . . .In 1939, as war is declared, the Wakefield family open the castle to shelter unusual guests. As the Wakefield children learn to cope with the loss of their missing parents and the presence of newcomers, the castle becomes a refuge and a keeper of secrets.As Georgie’s fascination for the castle grows, it becomes a place for her own escape. But when unravelling the mysteries of its past, she realises that in order to be truly free, she must confront what she most dreads.\'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor\' – Veronica Henry, author of The Foreign Exchange5 Star Reader Reviews:\'A mesmerising gothic novel, written to perfection\'\'Great characters, wonderful, almost ethereal settings\'\'I have loved everything this author has written and this was no exception\' Σελίδες: 544, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A stunning gift edition of the thrilling Sunday Times and Telegraph Book of the Year, the sequel to the bestselling adventure The Letter for the King One of the King\'s most trusted knights has vanished in the snow, so young Sir Tiuri and his best friend Piak must journey into the shadowy heart of the forest to find him. The Wild Wood is a place of mysteries, rumours and whispered tales. A place of lost cities, ancient curses, robbers, princesses and Men in green. As the darkness surrounds him and reports grow of secret plots and ruthless enemies, Tiuri finds himself alone and fighting for survival - caught in a world where good and evil wear the same face, and the wrong move could cost him his life. Σελίδες: 480, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'FOR THE ENEMY IS NOT TROLL, NOR IS IT DWARF, BUT IT IS THE BALEFUL, THE MALIGN, THE COWARDLY, THE VESSELS OF HATRED, THOSE WHO DO A BAD THING AND CALL IT GOOD ...\'In the city of Ankh-Morpork, tension is rising between dwarf and troll communities.A dwarven fanatic has been stoking the flames of an old hatred born of the Battle of Koom Valley -an ancient war between the races that neither side has quite got over. When the dwarf is murdered, with a troll the only witness, Commander Sam Vimes of the City Watch must solve the case before history repeats itself.With his beloved Watch crumbling around him and war drums sounding, Vimes must unravel every clue, outwit every assassin and brave any darkness to find the solution. But darkness is following him ...And at six o\'clock every day he must go home to read a bedtime story to his son. There are some things you have to do.\'Consistently funny, consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns\' SFXThud! is the seventh book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

Little ones will love saying \'hello\' to a whole host of friendly dinosaurs in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton\'s vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humour and memorable comparisons. With big flaps to lift and a fantastic double gatefold on the final spread, this book is sure to go down a storm with young readers. Σελίδες: 16, Διαστάσεις: 21.8x21.8cm

Packed full of the age-old wisdom and expertise of generations of gardeners, who used their down-to-earth and practical experience to create beautiful, productive and useful gardens without spending a fortune.Behind every beautiful garden is the skill and experience of the gardener who tends it. How do you know which plants will thrive in your patch, given the bewildering array on offer? How do you know what soil and location they will like? And what do you do about all those pests just waiting to tuck in, not to mention the fungal diseases that suddenly turn your rose leaves from glossy green to blotchy yellow and coat other leaves with a powdery white dust? Just how do you tackle these gardening challenges, while being eco friendly at the same time? This is where Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners comes in. Packed within its pages is all the age-old wisdom of generations of gardeners, people who knew a thing or two about plants. They lived before the days of chemical pesticides and concocted kitchen-cupboard remedies to treat pests and diseases. They gardened organically – although they wouldn’t have called it that – because there was no other choice on offer. With a wealth of savvy and cost-effective tips and advice, intriguing facts, snippets of history and quotes, Old Wives’ Lore for Gardeners is not only a fascinating read but also an invaluable guide to the gardening practices of old, which are as relevant today as they have ever been. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Hell\'s Corner is the blockbusting finale to David Baldacci\'s phenomenal Camel Club series.On the night of the State Dinner honouring the British Prime Minister, Oliver Stone witnesses an explosion as the motorcade leaves the White House. A bomb has been detonated in what looks like a terrorist plot directed at the President and the Prime Minister.In the aftermath, British MI5 agent Mary Chapman, an experienced, lethal operative with an agenda of her own, is sent to assist and coordinate the investigation alongside American authorities. Stone, together with Harry Finn, Alex Ford and the rest of the Camel Club, is drawn into the inquiry.But everything is not what it seems, and what happened in the park may not have been the actual plan. It seems the mysterious attackers had another target in their sights, and it\'s up to the Camel Club to stop them, or face the catastrophic results. Σελίδες: 640, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0424, Διαστάσεις: 13.1x13.1cm

\'One of the great masterpieces of Japanese crime fiction\' David Peace, author of Tokyo Year ZeroOne of Japan\'s great modern writers, this second half of Lady Joker brings Kaoru Takamura\'s breathtaking masterpiece to a gripping conclusion.Five men who meet at a Tokyo racetrack every week carry out a heist. They have kidnapped the CEO of Japan\'s largest beer company to extract blood money from the company\'s corrupt financiers.Known as Lady Joker, the men make their first attack on the beer company when their demands are not met. As the attacks escalate, the shady networks linking corporations to syndicates are exposed, the stakes rise, and bring into riveting focus the lives and motivations of the victims, the perpetrators, the heroes and the villains. Some will lose everything, even their lives.Inspired by the real-life Glico-Morinaga kidnapping, an unsolved case that terrorized Japan for two years, Lady Joker reimagines this watershed episode in modern Japanese history.\'A novel that portrays with devastating immensity how those on the dark fringes of society can be consumed by the darkness of their own hearts\' Yoko Ogawa, author of The Memory Police Σελίδες: 608, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0803, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST AND ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR\'I read it in a fever, swept up in the kind of rapture you fall into when your most audacious friend kicks off on a hilarious, outrageous, but deeply sincere rant\' Torrey Peters, Guardian Books of the Summer\'A beautiful novel about an American son and his immigrant father that has echoes of THE GREAT GATSBY\' New York TimesA deeply personal novel of identity and belonging in a nation coming apart at the seams, HOMELAND ELEGIES blends fact and fiction to tell an epic story of belonging and dispossession in the world that 9/11 made. Part family drama, part satire, part picaresque, at its heart it is the story of a father and son, and the country they call home.Ranging from the heartland towns of America to palatial suites in Europe to guerrilla lookouts in the mountains of Afghanistan, Akhtar forges a narrative voice that is original as it is exuberantly entertaining. This is a world in which debt has ruined countless lives and the gods of finance rule, where immigrants live in fear and the unhealed wounds of 9/11 continue to wreak havoc. HOMELAND ELEGIES is a novel written in love and anger, which spares no one, least of all the author himself. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0708, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

OVER 80 DELICIOUS IDEAS FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BANANA RECIPES Sweet or savoury, the humble banana can be elevated to new heights to create innovative and mouth-watering dishes. Rustle up a scrumptious red Thai banana curry or some delectable green banana fries. Or if you’re craving something classic, treat yourself to some banoffee cupcakes or kick back with a banana martini. Sally El-Arifi is a baker and chocolatier. She guides you through classic pairings as well as modern twists to showcase the versatility of the beloved fruit, from the parts you love to the parts you would usually throw away. The Little Book of Bananas packs a punch with recipes for every occasion, whatever the season. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

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\'A writer at the very height of his powers\' – Ian RankinPlaying With Fire is the fourteenth novel in Peter Robinson\'s Inspector Banks series, following on from The Summer That Never Was.In the early hours of a cold January morning, two narrowboats catch fire on a dead-end stretch of the Eastvale canal. When signs of accelerant are found at the scene, DCI Banks and DI Annie Cabbot are summoned. But by the time they arrive, only the smouldering wreckage is left, and human remains have been found on both boats.The evidence points towards a deliberate attack. But who was the intended victim? Was it Tina, the sixteen-year-old who had been living a drug-fuelled existence with her boyfriend? Or was it Tom, the mysterious, lonely artist?As Banks makes his enquiries, it appears that a number of people are acting suspiciously: the interfering \'lock-keeper\', Tina\'s cold-hearted stepfather, the wily local art dealer, even Tina\'s boyfriend . . .Then the arsonist strikes again, and Banks\'s powers of investigation are tested to the limit . . .The Inspector Banks books became the major British ITV crime drama DCI Banks. Continue the series with Strange Affair. Σελίδες: 480, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0928, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

She may be thirty-fifth in line for the throne, but Lady Georgiana Rannoch cannot wait to ring in the New Year - before a Christmas killer wrings another neck . . .On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me - well, actually, my true love, Darcy O\'Mara, is spending a feliz navidad tramping around South America. Meanwhile, Mummy is holed up in a tiny village called Tiddleton-under-Lovey with that droll Noel Coward! And I\'m snowed in at Castle Rannoch with my bumbling brother, Binky, and sourpuss sister-in-law, Fig.So it\'s a miracle when I contrive to land a position as hostess to a posh holiday party in Tiddleton. The village is like something out of A Christmas Carol! But then there are three deaths, so-called accidents. Perhaps a recent prison break could have something to do with it . . . that, or a long-standing witch\'s curse. But after Darcy shows up beneath the mistletoe, anything could be possible in this wicked wonderland. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1108, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

\'High-octane . . . nail-biting\' Daily MailThree women are on the run, wanted for the murder of a high-ranking mobster in this stunning new stand-alone from the world\'s bestselling thriller writer James Patterson.______________________Sarah, his personal chefAnna, his wifeSerena, his maidThree women disappearMob accountant Anthony Costello has a talent for manipulating both numbers and people. When he\'s found murdered in his own home, the three individuals who had most reason to want him dead are discovered to be missing.Detective Sean Walsh, whose personal connection to the case makes his desire to solve it even stronger, is short on leads to track down the three missing women. But even if he finds them alive, can they be trusted?______________________Includes bonus story Come and Get Us Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

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From Booker-shortlisted author Elif Shafak, comes a powerful tale of faith, love and friendship set across Istanbul and OxfordOn a spring evening in Istanbul, Peri is on her way to a dinner party - a night of luxury a far cry from her upbringing. But when her handbag is stolen her world shifts violently. She starts to doubt how she got here: a traumatic Istanbul childhood, student years in Oxford, the rebellious professor who led her and best friends Shirin and Mona to question everything - Islam, love, life, even God - and the scandal that tore them all apart. Over one desperate night she tries to make sense of a past she has tried to forget - but can we ever escape who we once were?Shirin, Peri and Mona, they were the most unlikely of friends. They were the Sinner, the Believer and the Confused.*** ELIF SHAFAK\'S NEW NOVEL, THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY, IS AVAILABLE NOW *** Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.8x12.8cm

⭐ Don’t miss the latest uplifting historical drama from Molly Green, set in Churchill\'s war rooms: Courage for the Cabinet Girl – available now! ⭐ War rages, but the women and children of Liverpool’s Dr Barnado’s Home cannot give up hope. An Orphan in the Snow is the perfect heartwarming saga to curl up with this winter. LIVERPOOL, 1941Haunted by the death of her sister, June Lavender takes a job at a Dr Barnardo’s orphanage. June couldn’t save Clara from their father’s violence, but perhaps she can help children whose lives have been torn apart by war. A WORLD AT WARWhen June bumps into Flight Lieutenant Murray Andrews on the bombed streets of Liverpool, the attraction is instant. But how can they think of love when war is tearing the world apart? A FIGHT FOR HOPEAs winter closes in, and the war rages on, can June find the strength and courage to make a better life for herself and the children? A gripping story of love, friendship and hope in the darkest of places. Molly Green is an exciting new voice in saga fiction, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Katie Flynn. Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Succinct yet comprehensive, this little jewel of a book takes you through the seasonal offerings at Ono’s famed restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. Descriptions of each type of sushi, featuring commentary from master Ono, are accompanied by beautiful full-page photography. You’ll learn the seasons in which the sushi is best served, the correct methods of eating it with either fingers or chopsticks, and how and when to use condiments. Small, portable, and stylish, Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy is the distillation of a lifetime’s worth of knowledge and a great gift for sushi lovers everywhere. Σελίδες: 96, Διαστάσεις: 10.5x10.5cm

Inside the rise of the political party, once subordinate to the IRA, that is on the brink of taking power in Ireland Sinn Féin, long widely-regarded as the political wing of the Provisional IRA, is the most popular political party in both Northern Ireland and the Republic. A movement once synonymous with a paramilitary campaign is on the brink of taking real power through purely democratic means. But if Sinn Féin has mastered the art of electoral politics, it remains strangely opaque. Who really runs the party? How is it funded? And what can we expect of it as a party of government?Aoife Moore, Irish Journalist of the Year 2021. explores these and other burning questions in The Long Game. Drawing on exclusive interviews with current and former members of Sinn Féin, she builds up a picture of a party undergoing a profound, and still incomplete, transformation. She looks at the key individuals and moments that put the party on its present course, and she explores tensions within the party and the wider republican movement.Packed with revelatory details, The Long Game is a groundbreaking telling of contemporary Ireland\'s biggest and most elusive political story. Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0211, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

‘I’m going to tell you about the worst thing that ever happened to me.’Will’s a nice guy. So when he takes a shortcut to the tube station after a few beers with his mates from work, he steps out of the way of the fellow who’s staggering towards him. But he – deliberately – moves back into his path. They knock each other as they pass.Moments later one man is dead and another’s life is changed forever. Or is it? There are no CCTV cameras. There was no one else in the out-of-the-way alley. Maybe the world doesn’t have to end for Will after all.But there’s always someone watching . . . and Will’s life is about to implode. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'A simmering slow burn bursting with banter… This is a romance for anyone who’s ever felt too messy to be loved.\' ROSIE DANAN, author of The RoommateIn this fierce and funny battle of the exes, Ashley Winstead\'s Fool Me Once explores the chaos of wanting something you used to have.Lee Stone is a twenty-first-century woman: she kicks butt at her job as a communications director at a women-run electric car company (that’s better than Tesla, thank you), and after work she is \'Stoner\', drinking guys under the table and never letting any of them get too comfortable in her bed...That’s because Lee’s learned one big lesson: never trust love. Four major heartbreaks set her straight, particularly grad-school boyfriend Ben Laderman – who wasn’t actually cheating, but she could have sworn he was, so she reciprocated in kind.Then Ben shows up five years later as a policy expert for the Texas governor, just as Lee is trying to get a clean-energy bill rolling. Tension builds as old sparks reignite when they\'re forced to work together, fanning the flames for a romantic dustup the size of Texas.Don\'t miss The Boyfriend Candidate, Ashley Winstead\'s next laugh-out-loud rom-com about learning to embrace living outside your comfort zone!\'A hilariously sharp-tongued romance with an unforgettable, unapologetic heroine.\' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON\'A love story for every truly hot mess… A romance with bite, wit, and heart.\' KIRKUS\'Fool Me Once delivers a wild, sexy ride from start to finish!\' TRISH DOLLER\'Fresh, funny, and chaotically wonderful... Winstead weaves an undeniably sexy tale of will-they/won’t-they.\' KATE BROMLEY\'Sparks fly and laughs abound.\' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Σελίδες: 368, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A heartwarming novel to fall in love with The day Heather, Niamh and Lauren met, they promised to be best friends for life, and that instant connection only grew stronger with their weekly sunrise swims in their stunning local lake. When they left school, they agreed that, no matter where life took them, every year on midsummer’s dawn, they would meet at their old spot and swim together. Now, fifteen years later, the tradition has disappeared in the face of life’s realities. In fact, they don’t speak any more – not since that night . . . But this summer, they find themselves back in their Irish hometown and realise this could be their last chance to recapture what they have lost. Will their return to sunrise swimming heal each of them, and help them rekindle the friendships they once treasured? Readers are loving The Sunrise Swimming Society: ‘Lovely feel-good story that sweeps you away to Ireland. A great emotional story to escape into.’ Reader review ‘This is a beautiful story of friendship and the different types of families there are in a community. Great characters, easy to warm to, their history and individual stories were brilliantly written. A moving story that made me smile.’ Reader review ‘A wonderful story of friendship and relationships. This is a book not to be missed.’ Reader review ‘A lovely, light-hearted book about friendship, loyalty and love. You will find this a wonderful read!’ Reader review Σελίδες: 384, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

This book is about working with other people. It s about making that experience a positive one. It s about how a happy, engaged and motivated team becomes an unstoppable force. In Do Team, entrepreneur Charlie Gladstone draws on three decades of experience as an employer of over 100 people and father of six, to share practical, honest and insightful advice on such matters as: Choosing the right people; Getting through tough times; Team building for introverts; The power of (very) small teams; Why good manners and kindness matter most. With easy-to-follow entries on hiring, gentle leadership, emotional intelligence and retaining a sense of humour, Do Team will help you get the best from everyone so that you, your team and your business can thrive. Σελίδες: 112, Διαστάσεις: 12x12cm

WINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVELWINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL \'Clever, wickedly fun . . . with an excellent balance of humour and heart. I loved it\' S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of BrassCairo, 1912: Though Fatma el-Sha\'arawi is the youngest woman working for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities, she\'s certainly not a rookie, especially after preventing the destruction of the universe last summer.So when someone murders a secret brotherhood dedicated to one of the most famous men in history, Al-Jahiz, Agent Fatma is called onto the case. Al-Jahiz transformed the world fifty years ago when he opened up the veil between the magical and mundane realms, before vanishing into the unknown. This murderer claims to be Al-Jahiz, returned to condemn the modern age for its social oppressions. His dangerous magical abilities instigate unrest in the streets of Cairo that threaten to spill over onto the global stage.Alongside her Ministry colleagues and a familiar person from her past, Agent Fatma must unravel the mystery behind this imposter to restore peace to the city - or face the possibility he could be exactly who he seems . . . P. Djèlí Clark is the winner of the Nebula, Locus, and Alex Awards and has been shortlisted for the Hugo Award. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0831, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

The action-packed official adaptation of Alien: Isolation and a revealing look into the lives of Ellen Ripley and her daughter, Amanda Ripley. THE OFFICIAL VIDEO GAME ADAPTATION-AND MUCH MORE! From birth, Amanda Ripley\'s life is riddled with hardship. Her parents live on the edge of poverty, so her mother-Ellen Ripley-seeks off-world contracts that lead to a position aboard the commercial hauler Nostromo. Then when the deep-space vessel disappears, Amanda passes into adulthood focused on discovering one thing. WHAT HAPPENED TO ELLEN RIPLEY? Amanda\'s quest pulls her into the underbelly of society, where few can be trusted. On Luna she meets someone who seems the exception-Private Zula Hendricks of the Colonial Marines-but their relationship is short-lived. Just as Amanda appears to hit rock bottom... a lead appears. To follow it, she must travel to the remote Sevastopol Station. There she hopes to find the answers she seeks. But the station is in ruins, and death stalks the corridors in the form of a deadly alien the likes of which she never could have imagined. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

Shortlisted for the 2019 East Anglian Book (Poetry) Award. In Girl, Rebecca Goss considers the emotional and physical connections women make to the world around them. The poems interrogate and celebrate female identity and experience, and the dynamics of family and friendship. From a woman struck by lightning to a baby who understands shadows, Goss navigates the real and the imagined with equal flair. At the heart of the collection is a distinctive, sensual series of poems responding to the work of the artist Alison Watt: the result is a fearless exploration of the female body and female desire. Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm

Featuring children’s own words and heart-warming pictures, this board book is a perfect celebration of everything there is to love about Halloween! “I love Halloween because…” This fun-packed board book combines the things children say about Halloween with irresistible illustrations of young animals. There are fun costumes to wear, great games to play and we go trick-or-treating . . . hurray for Halloween! A gorgeous new addition to the two-million-copy-selling Why I Love series, cherished all over the world. Σελίδες: 28, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm