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Soviet Artillery Tractors of World War II
Packed with rare and unpublished photographs, this is a new history of the Red Army’s tracked artillery tractors that were pivotal to its success in World War II. The development of artillery tractors in the 1930s was integral to the industrial development of the Soviet Union. The tracked tractor plants at Chelyabinsk, Kharkov and Stalingrad were built specifically to industrialize the Soviet Union as well as to mechanize the Red Army, particularly the artillery. This new study by Russian armour expert James Kinnear tells the story of these artillery tractors. How they suffered horrendous losses in the opening months of the war but continued to be built and their numbers were bolstered by Lend-Lease tractors, primarily of American origin. At the end of the war, the same slow-moving and cumbersome artillery tractors that had served with the Red Army in the dark days of 1941 towed their heavy artillery pieces at a steady pace all the way to the streets of Berlin. There has been a resurgence of interest in recent years in these military workhorses and wrecks have been exhumed and restored, while Soviet factory and operational records have also become available. This new research is used here for the first time in English, alongside unpublished images, to tell the remarkable story of the artillery tractors that delivered Red Army artillery into combat throughout World War II.
50 World History Events You Really Need to Know
Discover the 50 key developments and events that form the backbone of the story of humanity. People often complain that in history lessons at school they were taught just a few topics - the Romans, the Tudors, the Nazis - and how they have no idea about what happened in between. Offering stimulating outlines of key developments in the history of the world, this book aims to remedy this. Author Ian Crofton brings history to life in essays ranging from ancient Egypt to modern China, from the Vikings and the Mongols to the French Revolution and the Cold War.
Breakout
Trapped at a luxurious resort off the coast of Florida, a group of elite teens are about to have a spring break they will never forget … but not all of them are coming home. The star-studded team of authors behind New York Times bestsellers Blackout and Whiteout returns with a thrillerfull of intrigue, betrayal, and heart-stopping romance. For Thurgood Marshall Academy's best and brightest–five friends who've been thick as thieves since kindergarten–this spring break is all about forgetting: they want nothing more than to wash away last year's tragedy, and the human-shaped hole it left in their friend group. It's a hole the new kid, Anthony Brooks, seems to fit right into. So when he invites the Five to join him on a private island for a week at his dad's luxury resort, they agree with zero hesitation. No one's counting on a freak tropical storm swooping in and killing the vibe. And speaking of killing, they're also ill-prepared for the mounting collection of dead bodies… including (another) one of their own. As their dream trip unravels, everything they tried to leave behind–secrets, lies, betrayals, dead best friends–seems to be washing up on the shore of their lives for everyone to see. Will any of them make it out alive? From the bestselling, award-winning team behind Blackout and Whiteout—Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon—comes a thriller that begs the question: is it possible to outrun the worst thing you've ever done?
Wildflower
A cursed magical florist and an outcast sorcerer must work together to save their kingdom from a sinister conspiracy in this cosy fantasy romance. Perfect for fans of Ella Enchanted, Stephanie Garber and Heather Fawcett. 'An irresistibly wonderful story about love, curses, and truth, WILDFLOWER is as delightful as an entire field of flowers!' SARAH BETH DURST, author of The Spellshop 'Prepare to be enchanted ... A book to treasure' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy*INCLUDES HAND-DRAWN FLORAL SKETCHES BY THE AUTHOR*Cursed from birth to always tell the truth, magical florist Felicity 'Fliss' Farrow chooses her words carefully and avoids trouble. But when she receives an anonymous request for a mysterious flower, her quest leads her directly into trouble's path, to Willoh Vane. Fliss knows the outcast - yet teasingly handsome - sorcerer is rumoured to have used dark magic to corrupt the northern forest five years ago. She's witnessed the resulting feud with Prince Bastion, whom her best friend, Card, is soon to marry. Despite the divided loyalty she feels, Fliss reluctantly accepts Will's help with gathering more rare flowers and finds herself increasingly drawn to him. As the royal wedding approaches, Fliss fears the flowers she's delivered are intended for a sinister purpose. But with her warnings ignored, can she and Will save the kingdom from disaster, and ultimately discover what Fliss has sought for so long - the truth behind her curse?'Absolutely charming! With lovable characters, a unique floral magic system, and a story that tugs on your heartstrings, Wildflower is a true delight'TESSONJA ODETTE, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lies That Summon the Night 'A must-read for any fan of cosy romantasy, with a romance that slowly plants itself in your heart and blooms with a wild flourish' GRYFFIN MURPHY, author of Twig's Traveling Tomes
The Nord Stream Conspiracy
THE EXPLOSIVE INSIDE STORY OF THE MOST DARING ACT OF SABOTAGE IN MODERN HISTORY'A spectacular high-stakes international war story' NEW YORK TIMES'Like London Falling… an absolute thriller' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (The Rest is Politics)'Totally fascinating... As compelling as a spy thriller' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIOREIn September 2022, Scandinavian seismologists detected what seemed to be a huge undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. These signals were caused by several devastating explosions that destroyed Nord Stream, the $20 billion pipeline carrying cheap Russian gas to Europe under the Baltic Sea. The mysterious blasts shifted global geopolitics, disrupted European economies and triggered a manhunt that strained relations within the NATO alliance. Despite capturing the imagination of millions, the mystery of who blew up the pipeline has so far gone unsolved – was it the CIA? Was it part of the shadow war between Russia and the West? Could Putin himself have been behind it? Drawing on years of first-hand reporting and exclusive access to key players – including the saboteurs, the investigators and high-level intelligence – this deeply reported non-fiction thriller by an award-winning Wall Street Journal correspondent reveals the true story behind one of the most remarkable geopolitical mysteries of our time. A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICEA FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026
Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi, Vol. 1
Meet the strongest exorcist the world’s ever known!Kiyoshi Harai is the world’s strongest exorcist—and its most awkward one! Equally afraid of fighting demons, making new friends, and talking to girls, this so-called ultimate exorcist has still got a lot to learn before he can reach his full potential!Having recently graduated as one of the most singular talents the Exorcist Academy has ever seen, Kiyoshi Harai is ready for his first mission— exorcising a demon-possessed girl! The only problem? He’s terrified of demons! While he might be able to find a sympathetic ear in the demon possessing the girl, will he be able to hold his ground when a far more sinister—and deadly—enemy arrives?
The Great Auk
The life, death and afterlife of one of the true icons of extinction, the Great AukThe great auk was a flightless, goose-sized bird superbly adapted for life at sea. Fat, flush with feathers and easy to capture, the birds were in trouble whenever sailors visited their once-remote breeding colonies. Places like Funk Island, off north-east Newfoundland, became scenes of unimaginable slaughter, with birds killed in their millions. By 1800 the auks of Funk Island were gone. A scramble by private collectors for specimens of the final few birds then began, a bloody, unthinking destruction of one of the world’s most extraordinary species. But their extinction in 1844 wasn’t the end of the great auk story, as the bird went on to have a remarkable afterlife; skins, eggs and skeletons became the focus for dozens of collectors in a story of pathological craving and unscrupulous dealings that goes on to this day. In a book rich with insight and packed with tales of birds and of people, Tim Birkhead reveals previously unimagined aspects of the bird’s life before humanity, its death on the killing shores of the North Atlantic, and the unrelenting subsequent quest for its remains. The great auk remains a symbol of human folly and the necessity of conservation. This book tells its story.
Tsumiki Ogami's Not-So-Ordinary Life, Vol. 6
A cute werewolf girl helps a timid human boy gain the confidence he’s always dreamed of having!Yutaka Shinso is constantly worried about what other people think of him. Hoping to turn over a new leaf, he changes high schools, but there’s something strange afoot: vampires, ogres, and all manner of supernatural beings walk the halls! Yutaka is particularly drawn to Tsumiki Ogami, a confident and popular werewolf. Will Tsumiki be the one to help Yutaka overcome his insecuritie? s the months grow colder, Yutaka can hardly keep up with the whirlwind of activities at school. Sports day brings an intense game of volleyball, and Halloween ushers in disagreement among the student council. But when it’s time for Christmas, Yutaka realizes his first winter with Tsumiki promises to be anything but chilly…
Colette Decides to Die, Vol. 7
Colette, an overworked apothecary, finds romance and a new lease on life—in the underworld!!When exhausted workaholic apothecary Colette jumps into a well, instead of dying she finds herself caring for a new patient: Hades, Lord of the Dead. As Colette goes back and forth between her world and the underworld, new patients of every kind arrive daily!Colette and Lord Hades have finally opened up to each other about their feelings, but how will the skeletons react once they find out about the new couple?
Murder on the Red River
* WINNER OF THE PINCKLEY PRIZE FOR BEST DEBUT NOVEL *'Masterfully weaves two stories in a seamless, vivid narrative' - LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS'A starkly beautiful piece of American noir' - TARIQ ASHKANANIMinnesota, 1971. Nineteen-year-old Renee 'Cash' Blackbear spends her days playing pool, drinking beer and driving trucks for the local wheat farmers. Bounced around foster homes like so many other Ojibwe children, Cash doesn't bother much with friends - except her guardian, Sheriff Wheaton, who's kept an eye out for her since she went into the system. When the body of a murdered Ojibwe man is found discarded in a cornfield, Wheaton asks Cash for help. The residents of the nearby Red Lake Reservation have good reason to distrust outsiders, and Cash may be the only one who can get them to talk. But racial tensions run deep along the Red River, and soon Cash isn't only searching for justice: she's fighting for her life. 'Oozes lyrical prose, an exquisite sense of place and truly authentic characters' - HEATHER CRITCHLOW'With thoughtful writing that resonates and a great protagonist. Cash Blackbear is unforgettable' - CAROLINE HULSE
Flight of the Turner
When a priceless family heirloom goes missing during a small private dinner party, Mel must find the culprit, and the painting, before Lord Jonathan and Lady Laura return home. Despite their moment of passion, Mel and Derrin are now estranged because there is still too much anger. Still trying to find her place as a ‘Greenway’ in the new world, Mel holds a small reunion soiree for her pre-war friends at Avonby while Lady Laura and Lord Jonathan are away in London for the season. Mel invites Derrin to try and patch up their relationship. But when a priceless Turner painting disappears from Jonathan’s study, Mel learns there is a thief at Avonby. With Derrin’s reluctant assistance, Mel locks in the guests and servants. No one is getting out until the painting is returned. But where has the culprit hidden it, and why? Locked in together the real motives, nature and resentment of her guests begin to emerge. Mel learns how little the Greenways are liked by the locals. She is forced to hide her increasingly debilitating illness from them, even as they surround her like a pack of feral wolves. A short flashback hints at the cause of Mel’s war induced trauma. As the truth comes to light, and a shock reveal brings Mel face to face with the culprit, she realises there are more enemies than friends in Avonby’s close-knit community, and there are those willing to do anything to get revenge – even commit murder.
Neuroscience, Yoga, and Psychology
"Dr. Cunningham is on a quest to relieve suffering and enhance well-being for all, and this book helps to accomplish that goal."In this groundbreaking text, Dr. Mala Cunningham masterfully bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience, revealing how yoga and psychology can transform our lives and nurture peak performance. This book demonstrates how traditional practices can influence brain chemistry, nervous system health, and general wellbeing. Based on decades of research and clinical experience, Mala Cunningham unveils the fascinating connections between meditation, brain plasticity, and emotional health. Supplemented with practical, science-based strategies for stress management, vagus nerve regulation, and enhanced meditation, readers will also benefit from the power of these techniques to assist with anxiety and depression as well as other mental health challenges. This book offers invaluable insights into human potential and peak performance, whether you're a yoga practitioner or therapist, a healthcare professional or someone seeking to deepen your knowledge of the mind-body connection.
Bad Boy Summer
'If My Big Fat Greek Wedding and The Hating Game had a baby, it would be Bad Boy Summer' JULIA BOGGIO 'I consumed it in one sitting. The voice was so bright and clear, the romance was exactly my catnip. I loved every minute of it!' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'The banter, the sparks, the slow-burn build-up…it’s everything you want in an enemies-to-lovers romance' ? 'Hot! Hot! Hot! I LOVED it!' HEIDI SWAIN Couple’s therapist Nella Praxitelis knows all about love – in theory. In practice? Not so much. Especially after discovering her boyfriend’s been cheating… just hours before he planned to propose. With her life in tatters, Nella moves back in with her Greek family, only for her little sister to announce she’s getting married… in three weeks. And the best man? Mark Marino, the OG bad boy – tall, brooding, and the older brother of Nella’s late first love. Also, he kinda hates her, but it’s okay because the feeling’s mutual. As maid of honour, Nella is forced to team up with Mark for dance lessons, formal dinners, and a chaotic stag-and-hen trip to Cyprus. But underneath the barbs, undeniable chemistry simmers, pushing Nella to confront a choice: risk her heart again or stick to dealing with other people’s love lives. Perfect for fans of: ?🔥 Enemies-to-lovers 🌴 Forced proximity (holiday edition) ? Couple's therapist vs her own messy love life 💛 Family chaos 💒 Maid of Honour x Best Man 🩺 Hot heart surgeon guaranteed to give you palpitations 🏖? Escapist beach reads 🌶? Spice Readers are falling hard for Bad Boy Summer: 'The perfect summer book! It is so fun and fabulous' ? 'The perfect beach read – hot, gossipy, impossible to put down but also deeply thoughtful and genuinely moving. A delicious bit of escapism' LAURA WOOD 'I loved everything about Bad Boy Summer – the characters and their development, the pace, and the dry, quippy banter reminiscent of Mhairi McFarlane and Lindsey Kelk' ? 'I laughed, swooned, gasped and welled up on my way to the wonderful, hold-your-breath romantic ending. Do not miss this gorgeous book' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN 'Who doesn’t love an enemies-to-lovers romance, especially over a wedding setting? Too much fun' ? 'A SIZZLING summer read with real heart' ANSTEY HARRIS 'If you're looking for the perfect summer getaway in a book, then this one is for you!' ?
Big Apple Farm
The perfect book for fans of small town romance Beatrice Norton is a country girl. Working on a farm by day and pulling pints at the Big Apple pub by night, her simple life suits her just fine. Arthur Redgrave is city boy. Raised in luxury by acting royalty, he dreams of conquering the Big Apple – New York – and isn’t afraid to trade off his parents’ name to get there. But fed up with his entitled attitude, his parents ship him off to his dad's childhood farm for a reality check. Tasked with showing Arthur the ropes, Beatrice finds herself stuck with man who can’t tell a pitchfork from a salad fork. Despite their efforts to remain at odds, Arthur finds himself respecting the straight-talking farm girl and Beatrice wonders whether there’s more beneath his polished (and handsome) exterior. Can love bridge the gap between rural roots and big-city dreams, or will their hearts remain worlds apart? Tropes: Small town romance!Enemies-to-loversForced proximityLow spice
Különleges barátok
Boti ötéves, imád hintázni, focizni, és van egy vagány hátizsákja, tele különleges apróságokkal. Mert habár Boti éppen olyan, mint a többi kisfiú, két varázslatos segítőre van szüksége: Inzulinmanóra és Szenzimanóra.
Ez a mese játékosan mutatja be, milyen az élet az egyes típusú cukorbetegséggel. Tévhiteket oszlat el, kapaszkodót nyújt, és él a gyermekek fogékony és nyitott természetével: úgy mutat be kisebb különbözőségeket, hogy azok belesimulnak a mindennapi élet szövetébe. Tartsatok Botival, barátaival és a manókkal Télessy Petra legújabb meséjében!
„Szívügyem, hogy az emberek annak láthassák a diabéteszt, aminek én: apró sajátosságnak, odafigyelést igénylő életvitelnek. Az érintettek sokkal többek, mint egy pumpa, egy pen, egy cukormérő. Petra rengeteget tett már azért, hogy a különleges gyerekeket tisztábban lássuk, hálás vagyok neki, hogy ezúttal a cukorbetegséggel foglalkozik.”
Ling-Balogh Erna, kiadóvezető, az Amikor beüt a cukor című regény szerzője
„Egy történet Botiról és egy barátságról, ami sok diabéteszes gyereknek hiányzik. Ez a könyv segít, hogy a diabéteszes kicsik ne érezzék magukat egyedül. Boti történetén keresztül egy olyan világ tárul eléjük, amit ők is megélnek nap mint nap. Mert Boti nem csak egy mesehős. Ő egy barát, aki pontosan tudja, milyen érzés odafigyelni, néha elfáradni. És éppen ezért tud erőt adni: mert megmutatja, hogy ezek az érzések természetesek – és nem kell velük egyedül megküzdeni.
Ez a könyv ugyanakkor azoknak is szól, akik nem diabéteszesek. Segít közelebb kerülni egymáshoz, megérteni a különbségeket, és elfogadni, hogy mindenki egy kicsit másképp működik.”
Balogh Zsuzsa, a Nyír-Diabet Egyesület elnöke
A Masterpiece in Blood
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES CONTINUES Return to Megan Scott's world of immortal hunters and forbidden romance with the highly anticipated sequel to The Temptation of Magic. Nicole and Kyan are playing a dangerous game. Nicole is on the run, hiding from The Wake as she attempts to track down her mother’s last clue and the truth of her death. Kyan is pretending to still be The Wake’s loyal Empyreal assassin, even though his feelings for Nicole – and the mate bond that ties them together – have changed everything. Separated, yet determined to be together, Nicole and Kyan must embark on a quest where they will encounter the most powerful vampire in England, ancient Celtic treasures, and lost Druid sites. Meanwhile, the Wake sees all, and the Wild Hunt is stirring. As Nicole and Kyan get close to the dark secrets at the root of the organization, they court complete destruction – of themselves and all they hold dear.
The Burnt Moor
The gripping new thriller featuring DI Diana Walker: a gruesome murder leads Diana into the heart of Sheffield's seedy underbelly *Praise for Nina Bhadreshwar* 'One of the most original and exciting new voices in crime fiction’ – David Peace ‘Everything I love in a crime novel – passion, interesting and rooted characters and a great story’ – Ann Cleeves 'A complete page turner, tense and gripping, complex themes and a great heroine' – Reeta Chakrabarti A BRUTAL MURDER Sheffield detective DI Diana Walker is called to a gruesome scene – the charred remains of a man have been discovered, showing signs of torture. The body was abandoned on the wild moors of the Peak District, but he wasn’t killed there. A LIFE GONE UP IN FLAMES An arson fire in Sheffield reveals the site of another murder, this time of a young woman, and DI Diana Walker finds herself investigating two brutal killings. A DARK TRUTH When the victims' identities are revealed, Diana searches their seemingly mundane lives for answers. Surprising connections to Sheffield’s criminal underworld reveal webs of corruption at the city’s heart, and something far more deadly. Praise for THE BURNT MOOR 'Dark, disturbing and deeply atmospheric, Nina skilfully immerses you in a shadow world of fear and violence' – Morgan Cry 'Bhadreshwar writes with a raw northern authenticity. A truly meticulous and atmospheric exploration of the Steel City and the haunting, bleak beauty of the surrounding moors' – Sean Watkin 'A police procedural with real moral weight: layered, socially charged, and rich with lived-in detail. This is a book that, like its lead character, refuses to accept the easy answers' – Adam Oyenbanji 'Searing, propulsive and viscerally engaging; a phenomenal novel that explores the darker aspects of life and the world we live in' – Foday Mannah 'Nina Bhadreshwar has one of the most exciting voices in crime.' – Callum McSorley
Saltwater
For fans of Michelle Paver and Sarah Waters, the second in a quartet of exquisitely haunting ghost stories set in the wilds of Scotland. The Isle of Stroma, 1896. Tom Torrance has been sent to oversee the completion of a new lighthouse, which will guide ships through one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the United Kingdom. The construction so far has been plagued by difficulties, giving rise to superstitious whisperings amongst the men, but Tom is a man of sense and science. He will not be cowed by stories of hauntings and bad omens. Yet Tom is unprepared for the conditions on the island: the isolation and delirium of the endless summer nights. He soon learns that the real dangers on the island have nothing to do with the wild waves. There are some problems that science cannot answer, and some threats so ancient and strange, that nothing can keep them at bay. PRAISE FOR ELAINE THOMSON'I was so impressed by Hawthorn' MICHELLE PAVER, author of Dark Matter'Delightfully brooding and gloriously gothic' CJ COOKE, author of The Book of Witching 'A hugely entertaining and evocative treat' BRIDGET COLLINS, author of The Binding 'A new classic' SARA SHERIDAN, author of The Fair Botanists'The best Scottish ghost story of the 21st Century so far' HERALD 'A wonderfully atmospheric ghost story' 5* NETGALLEY REVIEW'A truly haunting tale, beautifully written' 5* NETGALLEY REVIEW
Escape to St Ives
Merrin McKenzie's return to her hometown of St Ives has been a fresh start all round. Putting aside her legal career, she's determined to give her all to the new artists' cooperative shop on vibrant Fore Street. There's also the tantalising prospect of something more than friendship with Chief Inspector Louis Peppiatt. When the glamorous and wealthy Roxy sails into St Ives, Merrin hopes she can cultivate a valuable customer for the shop. Roxy certainly makes an impression on everyone she meets, but her stories don't always add up and she leaves, in her wake, a mounting accumulation of death and destruction. As rumours stir, it becomes clear that Roxy harbours secrets in contrast to her glittering façade. Behind it Merrin will find a tangle of secrets including family tensions, hidden loyalties, and dangers that reach far beyond the dramatic Cornish coastline.
