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With the rest of the Blue Door Theatre Company in London training to be actors, poor Maddy has been left all alone in the little town of Fenchester. She longs to follow the others to the big city, but she is 12 years old, and she has maths homework to do. However, Maddy has never let a bit of schoolwork come between her and her dreams. When she finds that a famous Dutch film director is in town, she leaps at the opportunity: she will be a film star. But stardom isn\'t an easy life (in spite of the personal dressing room and the lovely costumes) and there are setbacks and difficulties along the way. But with such a stubborn and talented leading lady as Maddy, surely even Mrs Potter-Smith and the headmistress can\'t stop the show from going on? Maddy Alone is the second book in the Blue Door series, following on from the classic of children\'s literature The Swish of the Curtain. Σελίδες: 160, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Longlisted for the Crime Writers\' Association Historical Dagger Award\'This is escapist fiction at its best. Grisly, addictive fun . . . I devoured it in 24 hours\' – Emilia Hart, author of WeywardAn addictive Gothic historical fiction set in the macabre world of Victorian London. From the capital\'s stinking streets to the icy landscapes of the Arctic, Maude Horton\'s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook follows an intrepid heroine, ready to risk it all to seek the truth and avenge her missing sister.London, 1850. The adventurous Constance Horton has disguised herself as a boy and embarked on a perilous expedition to the Arctic. But when the ship returns without Constance, her sister Maude is determined to find out what happened.While the truth about her fate is buried by sinister forces, a hastily scribbled journal may just provide some answers . . .To deliver justice for her sister, Maude must step into London’s dark underbelly, and into the path of dangerous, powerful men. The kind who seek their fortune in the city’s horrors, from the public hangings at Newgate to the ghoulish waxworks of Madame Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors.It is a perilous task. But Maude has surprisingly dangerous skills of her own . . .\'Brilliant! Stuffed with adventure\' - Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle\'Victorian gothic at its very very best\' - Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A fun-filled bumper sticker activity book, packed full of colouring, mazes, sticker scenes, sticker jigsaws and more – based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series.The Tales from Acorn Wood Super Sticker Book features all your favourite characters from the much-loved preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. With sixty-four pages of activities to complete, plus over 1000 stickers, there\'s plenty to keep little hands busy during journeys, rainy days and holidays. Σελίδες: 64, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0328, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

The incredible Sunday Times bestseller\'Essential...A complex blend of overexcited Adrian Mole-like anecdotes mixed with shocking moments of racism and insights into Muslim religious practices\' Sunday Times\'Authentic, funny and very relatable\' - Sayeeda WarsiIn 1997, Britain was leading the way to an exciting new world order. A funny, loveable and naïve 13-year-old Tez Ilyas from working class Blackburn wanted to be a doctor. By the end of 2001, the UK was at war with Afghanistan and Islamophobia had shot through the roof. 18-year-old Tez wasn\'t heading for a medical degree. In this rollercoaster of a coming-of-age memoir, comedian Tez Ilyas takes us back to the working class, insular British Asian Muslim community that shaped the man he grew up to be. Full of rumbling hormones, mischief-making friends, family tragedy, racism Tez didn\'t yet understand and a growing respect for his religion, his childhood is both a nostalgic celebration of everything that made growing up in the 90s so special, and a reflection on how hardship needn\'t define the person you become. At times shalwar-wetting hilarious and at others searingly sad, this is an eye-opening childhood memoir from a little-heard perspective that you\'ll be thinking about long after you\'ve finished the last page. Σελίδες: 416, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1107, Διαστάσεις: 12.4x12.4cm

A proven, practical and motivational guide to the 10 psychological characteristics displayed by high achievers, that we can all develop in order to be more successful in life and work.\'An inspiring and practical guide, showing how we can all use our strengths to achieve success\' - Dame Kelly Holmes\'A must-read for anyone interested in maximising their potential!\' - Chrissie Wellington OBESport psychologist Dr Josephine Perry spends her life working with exceptional performers. She has identified ten psychological pillars that the ultra-successful have ingrained within their approach. And the good news is that we can all learn these mental building blocks.In this book you\'ll hear those who have excelled in their field discussing their route to success and learn how you can emulate them. A sense of belonging, mastery, autonomy, purpose, confidence, process, courage, optimism, internal insight or gratitude - all these skills can be vital in helping us overcome setbacks that can stand in the way of achieving our goals.From the double Olympic champion who is passionate about collaboration, to the James Bond Stuntman who has cultivated courage, to the Ironman athlete who harnessed the power of gratitude, each case study demonstrates how we can turn a pillar into a superpower. Illuminating and inspiring, The Ten Pillars of Success will give every reader a roadmap to reach their full potential. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in German with this illustrated dictionary for German-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone course books and the Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, the German English Visual Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 German vocabulary words.Fancy becoming an expert in the language? Then open the pages of this German dictionary to discover:A guide to a wide range of useful German words and expressions.Structured sections around a theme (e.g. sports, food and drink, transport).Clear, attractive illustrations make the vocabulary easy to understand and remember.Whether you are brushing up on your skills or learning the language from scratch, this dictionary makes learning and understanding German easy. The words are shown visually in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure.German English Visual Dictionary is incredibly easy to use and can be used for self-study or as a reference in the classroom. It is suitable for learners at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Σελίδες: 360, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

The new novel by NBA All-Star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, starring brothers Mycroft and Sherlock Holmes. It is 1873, and as the economies of Europe threaten to crumble, Mycroft Holmes finds himself in service to the Crown once again. A distant relative of Queen Victoria has been slain by the Fire Four Eleven killer, a serial murderer who leaves no mark upon his victims, only a mysterious calling card. Meanwhile, Sherlock has already taken it upon himself to solve the case, as his interest in the criminal mind grows into an obsession. Mycroft begrudgingly allows Sherlock to investigate, as Ai Lin--the woman he is still in love with--needs his aid. Her fiance has been kidnapped, and the only man who might know his fate is a ruthless arms dealer with a reputation for killing those who cross him. Mycroft persuades his friend Cyrus Douglas to help find the young man, but Douglas himself is put in harm\'s way. As Sherlock travels the country on the hunt for the Fire Four Eleven murderer, both he and Mycroft will discover that the greed of others is at the root of the evil they are trying to unearth... Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

On the Black Hill is an elegantly written tale of identical twin brothers who grow up on a farm in rural Wales and never leave home. They till the rough soil and sleep in the same bed, touched only occasionally by the advances of the twentieth century. In depicting the lives of Benjamin and Lewis and their interactions with their small local community Chatwin comments movingly on the larger questions of human experience. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'As inspiring as it is enraging, Emily Hunt turns trauma into action, exposing a criminal justice system that fails women, and a culture that enables violence against us. A rallying call for change, and a powerful lesson in perseverance from a woman who would not give up.\' The Guardian Emily was in a restaurant, having lunch with her father - the next thing she remembers is waking up, naked, in a strange hotel room, next to a man she did not know. She suspected she had been drugged, raped and later found out she had been filmed without her consent. What happened to her that night could have happened to anyone. What came next happens to far too many victims, as failures by the police, CPS and other parts of the system, led to Emily doubting she would ever find justice. Six years after her attack, Emily is an adviser to the UK Government on sexual violence. Part memoir and part investigation, We Need To Talk looks at how rape is a mainstream, everyday problem deeply damaging victims, their families, their workplaces and the economy. This is a conversation starter about why we don\'t talk about rape; that the only cause of rape is rapists, not rape victims; who commits rape and why; the reasons why society defaults to blaming the victim; and ultimately how we need to change and humanise the way we talk about rape in order to truly hear and support victims and end the current epidemic of sexual violence. Σελίδες: 272, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA JOHN CREASEY DAGGER AWARD\'Splendid\' Wall Street Journal\'A wry, warm and proper rib-tickling slice of dirty Victorian gothic’ Julia Crouch 1876, Victorian London. Minnie Ward, a feisty scriptwriter for the Variety Palace Music Hall, is devastated when her best friend is found brutally murdered. She enlists the help of private detective Albert Easterbrook to help her find justice. Together they navigate London, from its high-class clubs to its murky underbelly. But as the bodies pile up, they must rely on one another if they’re going to track down the killer – and make it out alive . . .The first in a sharp, witty series of Victorian mystery novels, The Tumbling Girl is sure to delight fans of Sarah Waters, Elizabeth Macneal, and Miss Scarlet and the Duke. Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

The first heartwarming instalment in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest 1941. The Blitz rages over London. And even in Cornwall, the war is being fought… When Violet loses her sister in the Blitz, she must take her nieces to safety in Cornwall. On the coast, she meets carefree chorus girl Eva, who is also running from the dangers of London. But Porthcurno hides a secret military base, and soon Violet and Eva realise there’s a battle to fight in Cornwall, too. Together with local Hazel, who works on the base, they must come together to help the war effort. But will their friendship be enough to keep them safe? The perfect uplifting wartime read for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. Praise for the Cornish Girls: ‘I was totally blown away! I am so invested in these women that I must read the next book!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fascinating story, beautifully written, with interesting characters I really liked. A most enjoyable read!’ Kitty Neale, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Daughter’s Ruin ‘Charming and exciting – this book had me hooked! I can’t wait for the next in the series!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A warm-hearted story – at times I laughed and at others I held my breath … I loved the characters and I’m delighted it is the first in a series’ Pam Weaver, Sunday Times bestselling author of Goodnight Sweetheart ‘The perfect mix of light and dark – there wasn’t a dull moment!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the first in a series, which is great news for fans of Betty Walker and the Cornish Girls!’ Historical Novel Society Σελίδες: 352, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

A Junior Library Guild Selection \"Highly recommended for readers passionate about activism.\" — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, Starred Review \"Sure to inspire today’s youthful generation of tenacious changemakers.\" — BOOKLIST, Starred Review \"The messages of hope are universal.\" — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Starred Review \"A timely read about friendship amid chaos.\" — NPR \"It’s hard to imagine a world where Banned Book Club could be more relevant than it is right now.\" — A.V. CLUB When Kim Hyun Sook started college in 1983 she was ready for her world to open up. After acing her exams and sort-of convincing her traditional mother that it was a good idea for a woman to go to college, she looked forward to soaking up the ideas of Western Literature far from the drudgery she was promised at her family’s restaurant. But literature class would prove to be just the start of a massive turning point, still focused on reading but with life-or-death stakes she never could have imagined. This was during South Korea\'s Fifth Republic, a military regime that entrenched its power through censorship, torture, and the murder of protestors. In this charged political climate, with Molotov cocktails flying and fellow students disappearing for hours and returning with bruises, Hyun Sook sought refuge in the comfort of books. When the handsome young editor of the school newspaper invited her to his reading group, she expected to pop into the cafeteria to talk about Moby Dick, Hamlet, and The Scarlet Letter. Instead she found herself hiding in a basement as the youngest member of an underground banned book club. And as Hyun Sook soon discovered, in a totalitarian regime, the delights of discovering great works of illicit literature are quickly overshadowed by fear and violence as the walls close in. In BANNED BOOK CLUB, Hyun Sook shares a dramatic true story of political division, fear-mongering, anti-intellectualism, the death of democratic institutions, and the relentless rebellion of reading. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 22.8x22.8cm

Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience – classics which will endure for generations to come. Henry Skrimshander, newly arrived at college, shy and out of his depth, has a talent for baseball that borders on genius. But sometimes it seems that his only friend is big Mike Schwartz – who champions the talents of others, at the expense of his own. And Owen, Henry’s clever, charismatic, gay roommate, who has a secret that could put his brilliant college career in jeopardy. Pella, the 23-year-old daughter of the college president, has returned home after a failed marriage, determined to get her life in order. Only to find her father, a confirmed bachelor, has fallen desperately in love himself. Then, one fateful day, Henry makes a mistake – misthrows a ball. And everything changes… Σελίδες: 528, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Packed with stunning photography, Eyewitness Football is the perfect guide for any football fan who wants to know everything about the \"beautiful game\". Become an eyewitness to world cup winners and champions past and present in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a tour of the beautiful game. Children will love reading about tricky tactics, freshening up on football skills knowledge, and getting to grips with the science and technology behind the game.This fact-packed football guide for children aged 9+ includes bite-sized biographies of well-known players - from Lionel Messi to Zinedine Zidane - to fill you in on those important details needed to impress, as well as club shirts and memorabilia pictured from years gone by and the shining trophies you still see today. Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are listed for quick-fire mastery of famous football historyThroughout the pages of this Football guide, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new \"eyewitness\" feature.- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.Eyewitness Football introduces the ultimate guide for footie fans everywhere. Stay up to date with results from recent tournaments, including the UEFA Women\'s EURO 2022 and the FIFA Men\'s World Cup 2022, bringing you up to speed with impressive football facts. This all-encompassing guide to football is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning, as well as teachers, parents and librarians.So, what\'s new? Part of DK\'s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new \"eyewitness\" feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Learn about one of the most important events in US history with Eyewitness American Civil War, understand the incredible systems that keep your body functioning with Eyewitness Human Body or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic. Σελίδες: 72, Διαστάσεις: 22.4x22.4cm

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN\'S PRIZE 2021\'Her strongest yet... a powerful, beautiful novel that shows us our land as it really is: a place of shelter and cruelty, innocence and experience\' THE TIMES__________________________________________________________________________When you live on the edge of society, it only takes one step to fall between the cracks Twins Jeanie and Julius have always been different from other people. At 51 years old, they still live with their mother, Dot, in rural isolation and poverty. Inside the walls of their old cottage they make music, and in the garden they grow (and sometimes kill) everything they need for sustenance. But when Dot dies suddenly, threats to their livelihood start raining down. Jeanie and Julius would do anything to preserve their small sanctuary against the perils of the outside world, even as their mother\'s secrets begin to unravel, putting everything they thought they knew about their lives at stake. Unsettled Ground is a powerful novel of betrayal and resilience, love and survival. It is a portrait of life on the fringes of society that explores with dazzling emotional power how we can build our lives on broken foundations, and spin light from darkness. ____________________________________________________________________\'So sharply, so utterly brilliant that I found myself holding my breath while reading it, dazzled by Fuller\'s mastery and precision\' LAUREN GROFF, author of Fates and Furies\'A relevant and powerful exploration of isolation and life on the fringes of society\' CLARE MACKINTOSH, author of Hostage\'An atmospheric thriller that\'s both heartbreaking and heartwarming\' RED Σελίδες: 304, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

When April in Paris means riots and firebombs.Tensions run high in the working-class neighbourhood of Belleville when a hunger strike to protest against strict immigration laws escalates.Aimée Leduc is trying to help her old friend Anaïs, the wife of the interior minister, who is caught up in some frightening events to do with her husband. But Aimée herself barely escapes death as she pursues terrorists amongst the Algerian nationalists and Islamic fundamentalists who have formed an underground North African network in Paris. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0920, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

\'An electric, warm, comforting and funny handbook on panic and how to cope and live alongside it\' Laura Dockrill, author of What Have I Done?Award-winning blogger and author Claire Eastham is an expert on panic. She\'s not a doctor or an academic, but over a seven-year period, she has experienced 371 panic attacks (and counting), and learnt a thing or two along the way. Part memoir, part guide, How I Learned to Live with Panic is an intimate, honest and ultimately uplifting exploration into panic attacks. In practical thematic chapters Claire covers the crisis points where panic can hit and interviews a host of people - scientists, professors, dieticians, psychologists and people who struggle with panic - to anatomise how it can be managed. Frank, funny and blazing, Claire\'s story will speak to all those seeking to reclaim their lives.\'I wish I had this book when I was 18... It\'s smart, witty, informative and, importantly, it lets you know that if you have panic attacks too...you are not alone\' Dr Sophie Mort, author of A Manual For Being Human Σελίδες: 256, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

The No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King\'s terrifying novella about a town engulfed in a dense, mysterious mist - originally published in the acclaimed short story collection Skeleton Crew and made into a feature film by Frank Darabont - is now available as a stand-alone publication.A man staggered into the market . . . \'Something in the fog!\' he screamedFollowing a freak summer storm, David Drayton, his son Billy, and their neighbour Brent Norton join dozens of others and head to the local grocery store to replenish supplies.Once there, they become trapped by a strange mist that has enveloped the town. Violent forces concealed in the mist are starting to emerge. And there is another shocking threat from within - one group of survivors, led by a religious zealot, is calling for a sacrifice.Now David and his son must try to escape. But what\'s outside may be even more dangerous.This exhilarating novella explores the horror in both the enemy you know - and the one you can only imagine. Σελίδες: 192, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0909, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens\' most loved books - a true classic and a Christmas-time must-read. This special Puffin Classics edition brings together two of the most inspirational collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - the works of Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris and the literature of Charles Dickens. Illustrator Liz Catchpole has selected patterns from the V&A archive and introduced new artwork inspired by the collection to create a beautiful cover which brings Charles Dickens\'s timeless story to life.Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, Scrooge learns to love Christmas and the people all around him.Other titles in the Puffin Classics V&A Collection include: Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, The Secret Garden, The Wind in the Willows and Alice\'s Adventures in Wonderland. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

Born in 1875, the great German lyric poet Rainer Maria Rilke published his first collection of poems in 1898 and went on to become renowned for his delicate depiction of the workings of the human heart. Drawn by some sympathetic note in his poems, young people often wrote to Rilke with their problems and hopes. From 1903 to 1908 Rilke wrote a series of remarkable responses to a young, would-be poet on poetry and on surviving as a sensitive observer in a harsh world. Those letters, still a fresh source of inspiration and insight, are accompanied here by a chronicle of Rilke\'s life that shows what he was experiencing in his own relationship to life and work when he wrote them.  Σελίδες: 96, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0108, Διαστάσεις: 13.7x13.7cm

To the charity workers, Dadaab refugee camp is a humanitarian crisis; to the Kenyan government, it is a \'nursery for terrorists\'; to the western media, it is a dangerous no-go area; but to its half a million residents, it is their last resort. Situated hundreds of miles from any other settlement, deep within the inhospitable desert of northern Kenya where only thorn bushes grow, Dadaab is a city like no other. Its buildings are made from mud, sticks or plastic, its entire economy is grey, and its citizens survive on rations and luck. Over the course of four years, Ben Rawlence became a first-hand witness to a strange and desperate limbo-land, getting to know many of those who have come there seeking sanctuary. Among them are Guled, a former child soldier who lives for football; Nisho, who scrapes an existence by pushing a wheelbarrow and dreaming of riches; Tawane, the indomitable youth leader; and schoolgirl Kheyro, whose future hangs upon her education. In City of Thorns, Rawlence interweaves the stories of nine individuals to show what life is like in the camp and to sketch the wider political forces that keep the refugees trapped there. Lucid, vivid and illuminating, here is an urgent human story with deep international repercussions, brought to life through the people who call Dadaab home. Σελίδες: 400, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

THE THRILLING FOURTH JACK IRISH NOVEL, FROM THE FIVE-TIME NED KELLY WINNER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE BROKEN SHORE AND TRUTH.\'Peter Temple\'s fourth Jack Irish thriller is like slipping into deliciously dangerous quicksand . . . demands to be read in one sitting\' Herald SunHer name was Sarah Longmore and she was charged with murdering her former lover.When Jack Irish is asked to look into Sarah Longmore\'s defence, he\'s more than happy to oblige. After all, whenever somebody seems as guilty as Sarah does, it\'s usually for a good reason. But her case will prove far from straightforward, and Jack\'s investigation far from swift and painless.Loved the Jack Irish thrillers and now craving more Peter Temple? Then you now need to read his first standalone novel, An Iron Rose . . . Σελίδες: 416, Διαστάσεις: 13.2x13.2cm

Lemn Sissay was seventeen when he wrote his first poetry book, which he hand-sold to the miners and millworkers of Wigan. Since then his poems have become landmarks, sculpted in granite and built from concrete, recorded on era-defining albums and declaimed in over thirty countries. He has performed to thousands of football fans at the FA Cup Final, to hundreds of thousands as the poet of the London Olympics, and to millions across our TV screens and the airwaves of BBC Radio. He has become one of the nation\'s best-loved voices. Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Brian McGilloway\'s command of plot and assurance of language make it difficult to believe that Borderlands is his debut\' The Times \'A mystery of labyrinthine complexity\' Sunday Telegraph\'Dazzling\' The Guardian_______________The corpse of local teenager Angela Cashell is found on the Tyrone- Donegal border, between the North and South of Ireland, in an area known as the borderlands. Garda Inspector Benedict Devlin heads the investigation: the only clues are a gold ring placed on the girl\'s finger and an old photograph, left where she died.Then another teenager is murdered, and things become further complicated when Devlin unearths a link between the recent killings and the disappearance of a prostitute twenty-five years earlier - a case in which he believes one of his own colleagues is implicated.As a thickening snow storm blurs the border between North and South, Devlin finds the distinction between right and wrong, vengeance and justice, and even police-officer and criminal becoming equally unclear.________________A dazzling and lyrical debut crime novel, Borderlands marks the beginning of a compelling new series featuring Inspector Benedict Devlin.Praise for Brian McGilloway:\'A clever web of intrigue that deepens and darkens as it twists\' Peter James on Gallows Lane\'Some of the very best crime fiction being written today\' Lee Child on Bad Blood Σελίδες: 288, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0504, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant has had an amazing and difficult life - one of great challenges that unmasked her wonderful gifts and led to wisdom gained. Now, in the inspiring tradition of ACTS OF FAITH - a publishing phenomenon with almost 1 million copies in print - UNTIL TODAY! provides a year\'s worth of daily inspirational quotes, explanations from Iyanla, and brief exercises or actions for readers to perform. UNTIL TODAY! provides a meaningful but bite-sized foray into a deeper, more satisfying spiritual and emotional life. Σελίδες: 432, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1001, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

Intrepid eight-year-old detective Nancy Spector and her talking dog, Jinx, search high and low for an invisible dog in this laugh-a-minute, fast-paced graphic novel perfect for fans of Dungeon Critters and The Mighty Jack.The Invisible Man has a problem. His dog, Spot, is missing. Complicating matters, Spot is also invisible. So the Invisible Man turns to Nancy Spector for help. Nancy eagerly takes the case, and she and her grumpy best friend, a (visible) dog named Jinx, dive into the investigation.As they follow Spot\'s trail, they find themselves:- Riding dragons- Searching the monster diner-because all dogs like hot dogs- Fleeing from vicious chipmunk unicorns- Shopping in a store that is a gelatinous candy cube named Bob- And paying a visit to Nancy\'s vampire friend Eugene\'s hamster\'s funeral Every time they think Spot is right around the corner, things get more and more confusing, but Nancy knows that to a great detective, there is no such thing as a bad clue. And Nancy knows she\'s a great detective. Now she just needs to crack the case. . . Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1008, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

\"Everything is always topsy-turvy here,\" he said.A small town in the Ural mountains is the backdrop to the heartbreak and joys of a Russian-Jewish family, witnessing romance and illness, funerals and friendships, and the catastrophe of wartime invasion.Amidst the snowy peaks of the Ararat valley, a married couple from Moscow admire the view from their hotel balcony, unprepared for the absurdist realities of tourism in the USSR.From chandeliered metro stations to institute bus stops, monolithic skyscrapers and cockroach-infested apartments, Leonid Tsypkin evokes the tragicomedy of Soviet existence in transcendental prose. Σελίδες: 320, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'So great ... it\'s criminal\' SAGA \'With Cecily Gayford in charge, we are on safe ground\' DAILY MAIL From beneath the beach umbrella, all might seem idyllic - children playing, sunbathers relaxing, ice slowly melting in a cocktail glass. But look a little closer, and all is not as it seems ... In these classic crime stories of midsummer murder and madness, the mercury is climbing - and so is the body count. Prepare to spend this summer holiday with some shady characters (in sunny places) and immerse yourself in tales of mystery and depravity at home and abroad. Just remember - there might be nothing new under the sun ... but murder is the most ancient art of all. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0509, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Into a Berlin wrenched between East and West, comes twenty-five-year-old Leonard Marnham, assigned to a British-American surveillance team.Though only a pawn in an international plot, Leonard uses his secret work to escape the bonds of his ordinary life.The promise of his new life begins to be fulfilled as Leonard becomes a crucial part of the surveillance team, while simultaneously being initiated into a new world of love and sex by Maria, a beautiful young German woman.It is a promise that turns to horror in the course of one terrible evening; a night when Leonard Marnham learns just how much of his innocence he\'s willing to shed.\'The plot crackles like thin ice with dread and suspense\' Sunday Times Σελίδες: 240, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

running latedrop it off without meI type drop what off? I don\'t know what Mish is talking about.While I\'m typing, another message appears. don\'t tell bellaBut I am Bella.Best friends Bella and Connie live on the outskirts of the city in an area that was once full of open fields and paddocks but is changing as the suburbs creep closer. And now there is Mish, Connie\'s cousin, who has to be included even though she is unfriendly and unpredictable. The pandemic lockdowns have lifted and the three teens are eager to explore their newfound independence. But with the world opening up, there has been a rise in surveillance, from apps that track their movements to voice recorders and hidden cameras. It feels like everyone is watching them. But when does \'watching\' become \'watching over\'?Do we have a right to know everything about those we love? Look Me in the Eye is a gripping tale of young teens navigating freedom and trust-building, privacy and secrets, in an era of parental surveillance.\'An important novel that rings true to life\' BOOKS+PUBLISHING\'Captivating . . . Readers from middle school age to adults will find this story engaging and enlightening\' READPLUSPraise for Jane Godwin\'s writing:\'Fantastically tense in places, A Walk in the Dark is a great read for all kids ages 11 plus\' Readings\'Refreshingly unpredictable, bold and refuses to minimise the complex lives of [its] characters\' Saturday Age\'This book is a joy to read\' CBCA Judges\' report on When Rain Turns to Snow\'Quality storytelling . . . gripping\' The Australian Women\'s Weekly Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0228, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

\'Thrums with authenticity\' The Times \'Powerful, bruising and beautiful\' Chris Whitaker A bleak, brilliant slice of American noir\' Daily Mail The latest novel from the CWA-shortlisted author of Three-Fifths - a Sunday Times, Guardian and Financial Times Book of the Year ____________ IT\'S NOT A COMEBACK. IT\'S A FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE. Xavier \"Scarecrow\" Wallace is a biracial Black MMA fighter on the wrong side of thirty, who\'s been given a last-ditch chance to break into the big leagues. He is also losing his battle with pugilistic dementia, a struggle he is desperate to hide. In the nursing home of his father, a white man suffering from Alzheimer\'s, Xavier witnesses shocking episodes that expose ugly truths about his family and his past. As the big fight draws near, Xavier is faced with a dangerous dilemma: throw his match or suffer the deadly consequences. ____________ FURTHER PRAISE FOR JOHN VERCHER \'John Vercher could well be the next great American novelist\' Kia Abdullah \'Shrewd and explosive\' New York Times \'Vercher writes with the intensity of championship round\' Kevin Powers, author of The Yellow Birds \'A stunning, stone-cold knockout\' P. J. Vernon, author of Bath Haus \'Think Warrior by way of Fat City\' William Boyle, author of Shoot the Moonlight Out \'John Vercher writes like a fighter, a dancer, an athlete\' Wiley Cash, author of A Land More Kind than Home Σελίδες: 288, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

An obsessive psychopath must be stopped whilst Detective Superintendent Roy Grace also deals with a very personal mystery in Want You Dead, by award winning crime writer Peter James.Grace’s wife Sandy is officially declared dead after being missing for a decade, allowing him to marry the mother of his baby son. But Sandy’s disappearance is unexplained for a reason.Bryce Laurent doesn’t want his ex-girlfriend to move on. Terrified by Bryce’s dark side, she seeks police protection. But Bryce will not be stopped, determined to destroy everything and everyone she has ever known and loved – and then her too . . .Although the Roy Grace novels can be read in any order, Want You Dead is the tenth thrilling title in the bestselling series. Enjoy more of the Brighton detective’s investigations with You Are Dead and Love You Dead.Now a major ITV series, Grace, starring John Simm. Σελίδες: 528, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0128, Διαστάσεις: 13x13cm

A new fun and fresh rom-com set in Sicily by Canadian-Italian author Nancy Barone.In an attempt to resuscitate her twenty-five-year-old marriage, aerophobic Gillian Dobson knocks down a few tranquilisers and takes a dreaded flight to the Sicilian Island of Lipari to surprise her husband, away on a business trip. But her troubles are just about to begin...For fans of Jennifer Weiner, Kristen Bailey and Sophie Kinsella.Readers love Nancy Barone:\'I loved it!... It kept me flipping pages well past my bedtime!!\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars\'Finished this within 1 day, I devoured it!\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars\'Lovely lovely story and such a twist I really did not see coming.\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars\'Read the first page and you will be hooked.\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars\'Loved this fun, uplifting feel-good book. It really made me smile and at the moment is something that we all desperately need.\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars\'Really gorgeous, wonderfully feel-good, completely uplifting and wonderfully romantic. I absolutely loved it. Don\'t miss it.\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars\'Finished this in one sitting. A great uplifting read.\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars\'Will tug at your heart so be prepared.\' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars Σελίδες: 336, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1128, Διαστάσεις: 12.9x12.9cm

\'Families and friendships, secrets and lies, twists and turns and a shocker of an ending - I didn\'t see that coming! Loved it\' JACKIE KABLER\'I enjoyed this classy and twisty thriller. A great read, don\'t miss it!\' B.A. PARIS\'The definition of a trust no one, shifting sands novel with beautifully drawn characters and breath-taking reveals. Perfect domestic-noir crime. I bloody loved it!\' HELEN FIELDS\'Tautly plotted, this is a breathlessly thrilling ride from a writer at the top of her game\' LISA BALLANTYNE\'A beguiling tale with brooding undercurrents that unsettled and entertained me in equal measure. Engrossing and addictive\' MARION TODD\'Another amazing book from Caroline England; so intriguing and beautifully written. A sheer pleasure to read\' AMANDA ROBSON\'A cleverly woven plot leading to an incredible twist you won\'t see coming!\' JEN FAULKNER\'Caroline England draws the fragile characters so finely, I didn\'t want to turn the pages lest I damaged them even more!\' HELEEN KISTA new dark, twisty psychological suspense by bestselling author Caroline England, author of Betray Her and My Husband\'s Lies.........................When no one is what they seem, who can you trust?Katy Henry is lost and lonely. A single mother, plagued by fatigue and anxiety, she rarely has time for friends. But when she encounters Sibeal Matthews, all this changes. Sibeal is everything that Katy is not: assured, headstrong and charming.Katy soon finds herself pulled out of her isolation into a fierce friendship. But Sibeal is not all that she seems. Tragedy haunts her, and for all her feistiness, she is startlingly dependent on her brother, Gabriel. And when her life begins to spectacularly unravel, Katy is swept up in the storm.As Katy fights to protect herself and her son, it\'s not just Sibeal who threatens to endanger them - Katy\'s own past starts to rupture. Who can Katy trust? Can she even trust herself?........................Praise for Caroline England:\'In the very top tier of psychological thrillers\' M W CRAVEN\'The duchess of dark domestic noir strikes again\' HELEN FIELDS\'Powerful . . . psychological menace and dramatic plot twists\' DAILY MAIL\'A twist that I didn\'t see coming!\' T. M. LOGAN\'Kept me gripped\' B. A. PARIS\'Incredibly twisty . . . deliciously satisfying\' CLAIRE ALLAN\'A taut, tantalising thriller\' SHERYL BROWNE\'Truly terrific!\' MARTINA COLE Σελίδες: 400, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1017, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

After a family tragedy and a startling discovery, Elle will be forced to face down her greatest enemy: herself. Elle, the high school student with as many personalities as she has hair colors, finds herself trapped in her subconscious mind following a double psychological shock. That leaves her to navigate the hidden worlds of her various personalities in search of an escape route, while Blue—a sociable version of herself with a tendency to lie, cheat, and steal—takes full control over Elle\'s life in the real world. Her friends start to suspect something isn\'t right... but can they find a way to free Elle from Blue\'s bonds? ABLAZE proudly presents Elle(s), featuring brilliant, Pixar-esque art from Aveline Stokart, and an engaging story by Kid Toussaint that brings moments of real emotion, mystery, intrigue and humor together during the epic highs and lows of high school. Σελίδες: 104, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

\"Estee, I bought this ring the day after I saw you on stage at La Scala, all those years ago. You\'re the only woman I\'ve ever loved.\" Estee wanted to see it so badly, but instead she reached for Felix\'s hand and gently closed it over the box. \"No,\" she whispered. \"I want you to propose only when you\'re truly free.\"When Lily is called to a lawyer\'s office in London, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. There, she is told that her grandmother was born at Hope House, a home for unmarried mothers, and is given a box containing the only clues to her true heritage. Peeling back the delicate layers of paper she finds an Italian recipe and a theatre programme.Travelling to Italy and taking a job on a vineyard, Lily is determined to unravel the mystery of her past. The vineyard owners, in particular their charming son Antonio, offer to help. They tell Lily that the recipe belongs to the wealthy Rossi family, known for their famous bakeries which opened after the Second World War. Antonio offers to drive Lily to the Rossis\' village and deep down, Lily is delighted to have him as her guide.When Lily arrives and shows the recipe to the surviving members of the family, it is clear that she has unearthed a tragic love story: of a young girl named Estee and a boy named Felix. Of a childhood friendship which developed into a passionate love affair. Of a family torn apart by wealth and of two young people who were prepared to sacrifice everything for love.But when Lily finds out the truth about her family and who she really is, will she too be able to follow her heart?An utterly enchanting and heartbreaking novel about lost loves, family secrets and enduring hope. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop. Σελίδες: 368, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0613, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm