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Die For A King
'Gritty, pacy historical fiction. The action never lets up and it's a real pleasure to share the perilous adventures of Will and his hard-fighting band of followers.' SIMON SCARROW, #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER1191. For Will Bowman, newly restored to the service of King Richard 'Lionheart', the war against Saladin in the Holy Land now reaches its bloody climax. HERONo soonder is it over than the skulduggery of traitors conspiring against Richard's kingdom threatens the outbreak of yet more conflict. WARRIORTorn between his destiny and his allegiance, Will yearns for a life of peace. But when a deadly new danger threatens the king, only one man can save him. RESCUERNow, Will and his companions must embark on their most dangerous voyage yet, a covert rescue mission deep into the heartlands of a ruthless foreign power. Is Will's loyalty to Richard strong enough to die for him? PRAISE FOR SCOTT MARIANI'S STUNNING WILL BOWMAN SERIES'A joyride of a story. My new favourite series' ?'A truly excellent book' ?'A true craftsman of his profession' ?'A master storyteller' ?'A gripping tale of honourable survival' ?'Scott Mariani has taken to historical fiction like a duck to water' ?
Animal People
Charlotte Wood's critically-acclaimed early novel, now published outside of Australia for the first time. Stephen is having the worst day of his life. On a stiflingly hot summer morning, he has decided it's time to break up with his girlfriend Fiona. He's 39, aimless and unfulfilled, but without a clue how to make his life better. All he has are his instincts - and they may be his downfall. Making his way through the pitiless city and the hours of a single day, Stephen must endure another shift of his dead-end job at Sydney zoo, fend off the relentless demands of his family, and face up to Fiona's aggressive ex-husband. As an ordinary day unravels into an existential crisis, Stephen begins to understand - perhaps too late - that love is not a trap, and only he can free himself.
Craft with Paper
Step into the technicolor world of a talented pop-up illustrator and learn how to create your own 3D images!! In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating beautiful and impressive pop-up cards and creations out of paper. Author and artist Elena Selena opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to create fun pieces of art that literally leap off the page. She encourages the budding artist to go for walks through their neighborhood to scout the plants, animals, birds, and people and to allow those items to inspire their paper crafts. The projects featured throughout this fully illustrated book will produce fun pop-up designs representing imaginative places and beautiful stores that are meant to inspire future projects. Types of creations include animal faces, enchanted gardens, bouquets of flowers, cozy cabins, and more—all requiring the most basic supplies (pens and colored pencils, scissors, glue, and various papers) and colored and glassine paper.
The Future Is Peace
Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon are unlikely peacemakers, dedicated to finding a solution to the bitter war that has decimated historical, ancient land and ended family lines. Despite the losses they have suffered, the resolve of their friendship has taught them that strength and unity are more powerful than the violence of separation. Throughout their travels, they have been constantly asked: In the face of so much pain and suffering on both sides, when there have been so many lives lost and families shattered, how can they ever find hope? Their answer is always the same. One cannot find hope. We must create it.
In The Future Is Peace, Sarah and Inon take readers on their unforgettable weeklong journey across the holy land. They explore each other's personal and national histories in a land of competing narratives, amid the turbulent push and pull of near constant war, and the recent devastation that has rocked the world. Their mission is to explain the naivete in believing that more violence can bring security and prosperity to either people while in search of a true and lasting peace.
Pairing unapologetic candour and inspirational prose, Sarah and Inon are sending a message to humanity that the people have the power to make change. Peace is achievable, not just between the river and the sea, but throughout the world.
Story of the Century
A PRESTO BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Gripping.' FINANCIAL TIMES'Breathtaking.' SIMON CALLOW'Vivid.' BBC MUSIC MAGAZINEA colourful and concise telling of the fascinating story behind Richard Wagner's extraordinary masterpiece, Ring of the Nibelung. The Ring is one of the most epic and compelling stories of the nineteenth century, created by a composer who was, alongside Dickens, Tolstoy and Victor-Hugo, also one of the century's master storytellers. But the story of how Wagner created the work is one full of intrigue and triumphs against unlikely odds - as well as controversy, due to the composer's anti-semitic views and popularity with the Nazi party. In Story of the Century, Michael Downes combines cultural history and biography to offer this accessible and insightful introduction to The Ring and its mythology. He tells the story of how and why this extraordinary masterpiece came into being, why it takes the form it does, why it fascinates and obsesses so many and horrifies others, and why it matters.
The Shadow Sister
Following on from the bestselling The Seven Sisters and The Storm Sister, The Shadow Sister is the third book in Lucinda Riley’s spellbinding series of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the Seven Sisters constellation. Star D’Apliese, in her late twenties, is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father – the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star – the most enigmatic of the sisters – is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world . . . A hundred years earlier, headstrong and independent Flora MacNichol vows she will never marry. She is happy and secure in her home in the Lake District, living close to her idol, Beatrix Potter. But, when machinations outside of her control lead her to the London home of one of Edwardian society’s most notorious players, Flora is pulled between passionate love and duty to her family. But she finds herself a pawn in a game – the rules of which are only known to others – until a meeting with a mysterious gentleman unveils the answers that Flora has been searching for her whole life . . . As Star learns more of Flora’s incredible journey, she too goes on a voyage of discovery, finally stepping out of the shadow of her sister and opening herself up to the possibility of love. **The story will continue in Orlando . . . Available to pre-order now!**‘Absolutely impossible to put down! The Seven Sisters books just keep getting better and better’ - Tracy Rees, author of Amy SnowPraise for the Seven Sisters:‘A masterclass in beautiful writing’ – The Sun‘Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling’ – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party‘A breathtaking adventure’ – Lancashire Evening PostFive-Star Reader Reviews:‘Absolutely incredible’‘Totally addictive’‘Ideal for when you need to escape’
US Soldier vs Japanese Infantryman
Fully illustrated, this study examines the US Army and Japanese troops who fought for control of the Philippine Islands in the climactic months of World War II. In October 1944 the Sixth US Army landed on Leyte in the Japanese-held Central Philippine Islands, initiating a series of battles that became the largest contest between the US and Japanese armies. Determined to liberate the Philippines, General Douglas MacArthur’s forces confronted the Japanese troops intent on extracting a bitter price from their adversaries, amid challenging terrain ranging from the urban streets of Manila to the mountains and jungles of Leyte. Featuring specially commissioned artwork, archive photographs, and full-color mapping, this book examines three important battles of the Philippines campaign. The IJA’s 1st Division faced the US Army’s 24th Division as it attacked toward the port of Ormoc (Breakneck Ridge, November 3–11, 1944), in a fight that pitted one of Japan’s crack divisions against prewar US Regular units. The US 38th Division battled the reinforced 39th Infantry Regiment at Zig-Zag Pass (February 1–13, 1945), an action that saw a relatively green US division facing IJA veterans located in highly defensible terrain. Finally, Gregg Adams examines the battle for the Ipo Dam (May 6–21, 1945), where the veteran US 43d Division fought the Kawashima Force. This absorbing study casts light on the fighting men on both sides.
Peregrine Quinn and the Battle for Olympus (Volume 3)
PEREGRINE QUINN RETURNS FOR A BRAND-NEW FAST-PACED ADVENTURE IN THIS THIRD BOOK IN THE OUTSTANDING FANTASY SERIES!Chaos is close, and the Mountain is trembling. Olympus Inc. is desperate to show that the Realms can go on as normal, even after everything that happened at the Cosmic Games. But things are far from normal. With Hekate's new powers, surely it's only a matter of time before she succeeds in bringing the chaos goddess Discord back from the Fourth Realm? Meanwhile Peregrine has problems of her own. Her explosive outburst has caught the eye of Hades, and now she's being drawn into the centre of a battle that the Cosmics are determined to win, no matter what the cost. Join Peregrine and her friends as they face their most dangerous challenge yet: a heist that will take them into the heart of Olympus itself . . . ENTER THE PORTAL TO THE INCREDIBLE COSMIC REALM IN THIS EPIC MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE. PERFECT FOR FANS OF SKANDAR and PERCY JACKSON.
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 29
A captured princess just wants a good night’s sleep! Shhh…Kidnapped by the Demon King and imprisoned in his castle, Princess Syalis is…bored.The Plenary Demon Conference is finally here! With all the Demon World’s movers and shakers gathered in one spot, surely there is no way whatsoever that Princess Syalis will find a way to make a mess of things—and definitely not by becoming a giant, nightmare-infused monster bearing the dark secret behind the origin of the ongoing war between the humans and demons! Also, some good ol’ fashioned dungeon crawling!
William Shakespeare: A Very Peculiar History
Explore the life and works of one of the greatest writers of the English language!
Uncover the truth beyond common myths - could his father really not read or write? What really happened during 'the Lost Years'? Why did he retire from writing while only in his early 40s? - and reveal fascinating trivia surrounding the life of the nation's favourite playwright. Learn about Shakespeare's family, childhood and why his writing has endured the test of time. Fact boxes full of bitesized information, a full glossary and a helpful index make the book fun, informative and easy to use. Black-and-white line drawings bring the text to life to inspire any budding theatre enthusiasts, writers and more!
The Lost Voices of Pompeii
We all know how the people of Pompeii died. But what about how they lived?
In 24 hours, Pompeii will vanish.
The morning of the eruption was a day like any other. Julia Felix opens her tavern for another day of business, defying every convention that says a woman can't succeed alone. Petrinus, newly freed from slavery, wrestles with an impossible decision about his future. Politician Gaius Cuspius Pansa prepares to host the Plebian Games, a spectacle that will cement his power forever.
In 24 hours, seven lives will change forever.
Drawing on the latest archaeological discoveries, Dr Jess Venner brings the ancient streets to life through the eyes of those who lived, worked, loved and ultimately met their fate in Pompeii. Here is a community more complex, diverse and human than we ever imagined.
Pompeii is remembered for its destruction, but here we discover the vibrant lives that came before. Richly evocative and immersive, The Lost Voices of Pompeii vividly recreates the final twenty-four hours before the eruption, reminding us exactly what – and who – was lost in 79 AD.
This is the story of everything, and everyone, that was lost.
For anyone who has ever walked the ruins of Pompeii and wondered what lives beneath the ash, this is the book that answers that question.
Kaland és feladványok - A titkok múzeuma
Készülj fel egy éjszakai kalandra a Régiségek Múzeumában, ahol a Talányos család oldalán 182 trükkös rejtvényen keresztül kell feltárnod a kiállított kincsek között megbújó titkokat! A család egy felejthetetlen napot tölt a múzeumban, ám annyira elmerülnek a kincsekben, hogy észre sem veszik a zárórát. Bent rekedve az éjszaka nem unalmas várakozással, hanem egy izgalmas nyomozással telik, miután egy rejtélyes dologra bukkannak!
Remember Me Tomorrow - Holnap is emlékezz rám
EGY ELTŰNT DIÁK. EGY REJTÉLYES NYOMOZÁS. EGY LASSAN KIBONTAKOZÓ SZERELEM.
Az East House a campus legrégebbi és legkevésbé népszerű kollégiuma, de az elsőéves, magányos Aleeza Kassam számára mégis vonzerővel bír: innen tűnt el öt hónappal korábban Jay Hoque, a sármos és zárkózott diák. Egy feltörekvő oknyomozó újságírónak, mint amilyen Aleeza, ez ellenállhatatlan rejtély.
Amikor azonban elkezd üzeneteket kapni Jaytől, a titok váratlan fordulatot vesz – ugyanis az üzenetek nemcsak Aleeza saját kollégiumi szobájából érkeznek, hanem egyenesen a múltból, mindössze hetekkel Jay eltűnése előttről.
Aleeza és Jay ugyanabban a térben – de más időben – megtapasztalják a lehetetlent, és együtt próbálják megakadályozni a fiú eltűnését. Egy időparadoxon, ami az univerzum pusztulásával fenyeget, olyan kockázat, amit vállalniuk kell.
Aleeza Jay gyanús barátai, ellenségei és exei nyomába ered, hogy kiderítse, mi történt a fiúval. Vagy mi fog történni. A helyzet azonban tovább bonyolódik, amikor Aleeza érzéseket kezd táplálni elbűvölő új lakótársa iránt – bárhol és bármikor is legyen ő…
„Mind a krimik, mind az időutazós történetek rajongóinak elnyeri a tetszését.” – The Book Decoder blog
FUSS VERSENYT AZ IDŐVEL EGY LEHETETLEN SZERELEMÉRT!
Szereted a Vörös pöttyös könyveket? Vidd haza nyugodtan! Tetszeni fog.
NEM gyermekeknek szóló tartalom!
Nora és a Káosz iránytűje
MÁR MEGINT TE?! Hát nem értesz a szóból?
IGEN, jól emlékszel, minden idők legnagyobb szörnyvadásza áll előtted. NEM, eszemben sincs mesélni arról az esetről, amikor Patkival meg Borzassal üldözőbe vettünk egy szélhámos szörnyvadászt, és közben ujjpercfaló szarumajszákkal meg jégleheletű tabuárokkal harcoltunk.
Úgyhogy tedd szépen vissza ezt a könyvet a polcra, és TŰZZ INNEN!
Nora ismét veszélyes kalandra indul, hogy megtalálja eltűnt barátját, bár arra nem számít, hogy a gyerekek titokban csatlakoznak hozzá. Vajon a tökéletlen triónak sikerül megállítania a gonosztevőt, mielőtt késő lenne?
Noráék előző kalandjáról a Nora és a Káosztérkép című könyvben olvashatsz.
The Gruffalo and Friends: Summer Sticker Book
Enjoy summer with all of your favourite animals in The Gruffalo and Friends: Summer Sticker Book, sure to delight fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
- With over 250 easy-to-use stickers
- Packed full of fun activities including sticker scenes, colouring-in, matching activities and more
- Activities carefully designed for preschoolers aged 3 and over
- Perfect to take on the go
- Featuring your favourite characters from the bestselling picture books The Gruffalo, The Snail and the Whale, Monkey Puzzle and more.
Első Marvel-gyűjteményem 10
A legviccesebb, legőrültebb és legaranyosabb Marvel-hősök kalandjai folytatódnak! Mindegyik kedvenceddel találkozhatsz, csak kisebbek a megszokottnál: itt van Vasember, Amerika Kapitány, Thor, Hulk, Küklopsz, Sólyomszem, Fekete Özvegy, Rozsomák és még sokan mások! Lehet, hogy hőseink aprócskák, de óriási lelkesedéssel dolgoznak azon, hogy megmutassák, melyik csapat a nyerő.
Vajon kik lesznek jobbak? A picur Bosszúállók vagy a mini-X-ek? Jöhet a felturbózott kidobós, a high-tech búvóhelyek és a szócsaták, a Marvel legaranyosabb hősei csapnak össze ebben a vicces kalandban. Szurkoljatok a kedvenceiteknek!
Kočka na kolejích
V Topolově poetické hře vedou na opuštěné vlakové zastávce dialog dva mladí lidé Évi a Véna, kteří čekají na vlak. Probírají své pohledy na jejich sedmiletý vztah a rozdílné představy o společné budoucnosti. V řadě emocionálně vypjatých momentů hledají svobodu a lásku v nepřátelském světě plném nejistot. Jedno z vrcholných dramat šedesátých let vychází jako 199. svazek edice D.
Madame Bovary (Signature Editions)
Gustave Flaubert's classic novel of a bored French housewife who goes to great lengths to escape the staleness of provincial life, freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. Beautiful and bored, housewife Emma Bovary is trapped in her marriage to a mediocre doctor and stifled by the banality of provincial life. A passionate reader of romance novels, she seeks to escape her existence through spending lavishly on clothing and embarking on multiple affairs. But even something as seemingly exciting as committing adultery only brings her disappointment and devastating consequences for her husband and daughter. Flaubert's erotically charged and psychologically acute portrayal of Emma Bovary caused a moral outcry on its publication in 1857. It was deemed so lifelike that many women claimed they were the model for his heroine; but Flaubert insisted: "Madame Bovary, c'est moi."
Little Fairy's Summer Party
Faith, the little fairy, and her animal friends have been invited to Queen Wren's Summer Party. But where will she find a very special party dres? er helpful friends, the mole, hedgehog and field mouse, try to make Faith a grand, dancing dress from berries, nuts and mushrooms but it doesn't turn out as she imagined. Then Faith talks to the moon who has a wonderful gift for her. A magical and gently humorous Little Fairy story from Daniela Drescher, bestselling creator of In the Land of Fairies, which celebrates friendship and being appreciative when someone tries their best to help you.




















