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A Frequent Peal Of Bells
A nation under terrorist siege. A hero pushed to the brink. Justice hangs in the balance.In a gripping tale that mirrors recent contemporary struggles, a nation grapples with the resurgence of Islamist terror and the insidious influence of the Grid. As criminal waves strain law enforcement and austerity measures constrict resources, the very fabric of society begins to fray, exposing the vulnerabilities of a system pushed to its limits.Ted Tayler''s 11th installment in The Phoenix series, "A Frequent Peal Of Bells," masterfully captures the essence of our times, weaving a tapestry of contemporary political and economic tensions that will resonate with readers.Perfect for fans of noir crime and terrorism thrillers, in the mould of Jack Reacher, Rex Dalton, and Jack Noble, the Phoenix Series continues to deliver justice in a world desperate for a hero._____________________________________________________________________________Praise for The Phoenix Thriller Series:? Love the Phoenix series? Good Fast Paced Read? A Delightful Run on Secret Justice!? Good Book, excellent characters.? Thriller extraordinaire? Slam bang action
RSPB Birdie Loves Colours
Come fly with Birdie and spot lots of colourful creatures in this delightful first colours board book from the RSPB, with lift-the-flap surprises and trails for little fingers to follow!Little ones will love following Birdie and spotting all sorts of amazing animals out in nature. Can they see a red squirrel with a bushy tail? Or a green bouncy frog? Or what about a splishy-splashy grey seal? Find them all in this sweet rhyming board book filled with adorable illustrations by award-winning illustrator Maria Neradova. Birdie's adventures are created in partnership with the RSPB, the largest nature conservation charity in Europe. Designed with the planet in mind, each book is plastic-free and made with plant-based inks – the perfect gift to share with babies and toddlers!Look out for more Birdie Loves books with: Birdie Loves Numbers.
A Chick Called Charm
The eighteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself... The perfect Easter book for animal lovers! Gorgeously illustrated, this is a heartwarming tale of an abandoned chick who finds friendship in an unlikely place... A little chick is abandoned by her mother and left for dead after a terrible accident. Jasmine rescues the tiny bird and nurses her back to health but she is again rejected by her family. An old cockerel takes the little chick under his wing, saving her from a buzzard attack and showing that friendship can be found in the most unlikely of places. Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up. Check out Jasmine's other adventures:A Piglet Called TruffleA Sheepdog Called SkyA Kitten Called Hollyand many more!"Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" - The Guardian"Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith's Sophie books" - The Bookseller
The Murder at the Vicarage
A quiet English village
A shocking murder
An unlikely detective…
Nobody liked Colonel Protheroe.
So when he's found dead in the vicarage study, there's no absence of suspects in the seemingly peaceful village of St Mary Mead.
In fact, Jane Marple can think of at least seven.
As gossip abounds in the parlours and kitchens of the parish, everyone becomes an amateur detective.
The police dismiss her as a prying busybody, but only the ingenious Miss Marple can uncover the truth …
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RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife
Do you know that pigeons feed their chicks with a special ‘milk’? That foxes are born with blue eyes? Or that some exotic animals have gone wild in UK cities and town? rom city bumblebees to street-savvy sparrowhawks, discover over 120 animals, plants and other kinds of wildlife that thrive in the hustle and bustle of urban life. You will learn which animals have adapted to tough city life, what plants can grow in even the tiniest of pavement cracks and how you can make your garden or balcony into a wildlife hotspot! Whether you’re off for a stroll in a city park or on a trip into town, don’t ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife at home!Includes nature spotter tips; activities and crafts to try, and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With fascinating facts written by Catherine Brereton and stylish illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect guide for city wildlife-watchers, young and old. RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife is published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. For more incredible guides to British wildlife, check out RSPB Nature Guide: Birds, RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife, RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts and RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore.
One Amazing Story
A MAGICAL NEW PICTURE BOOK CELEBRATING THE POWER OF STORIES FROM THE ONE AND ONLY RICHARD JONES! Beginning with one magical tree, at the foot of which two kind children find a lost little moon dragon, Richard Jones’s stunning new book weaves a tale filled with adventure, kindness and courage. Counting every story element up to a family of 10 soaring moon dragons, Jones then brings both reader and children home in one amazing story.
The Legend of Meneka
A spicy romantasy steeped in Indian Mythology. Across the realms, celestial dancers known as apsaras are revered for their beauty, allure, and enchanting magic. But Meneka knows that is not all they are. They are weapons – warriors – seducing their targets for Lord Indra, the king of heaven, for his political gain. When a mortal’s growing powers threaten Lord Indra’s supremacy, Meneka seizes a rare opportunity and strikes a deal. If she can seduce this dangerous man, Indra will grant her what she most desires: her freedom. But upon meeting the mortal Kaushika, Meneka finds herself captivated, despite his power threatening to destroy everything she’s ever known. Can she overthrow the man who is, little by little, stealing her heart, or is he seducing her instead and to what end? As war looms in the skies, Meneka must choose between her duty to protect her home, and the man who is showing her what love can truly mean.
Kchrat 4: Zapovězený skok
Dokáže šatchranský voják přežít na území odvěkého nepřítele?
Před dvanácti sty lety napadly šatchrany děsivé stvůry z druhé strany tajemné mlhoviny. A nechybělo mnoho, aby je téměř vyhladily. Od té doby se šatchranští vesmírní vojáci snaží zničit každou cizí loď, která záhadně překoná neprostupnou mlhovinu a zjeví se v jejich vesmírném prostoru.
Jednou na takového narušitele narazí i mladý a nezkušený Rašchet a bez zaváhání se s ním střetne. A selže.
Jenže nezemře. Díky milosrdenství podivné posádky tak může zahlédnout, co se za mlhovinou doopravdy skrývá. A vzápětí zjišťuje, že žádné tajemství se neprozrazuje zadarmo, stvůry mohou mít mnoho podob a nic se neděje náhodou.
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Štafeta
Sedmnáctiletá Júko bydlí s nevlastním otcem Morimijou a vede naprosto spokojený život — nebo se to tak alespoň může na první pohled zdát. Od narození stihla vystřídat domov a příjmení hned čtyřikrát. Přestože se složení její rodiny několikrát změnilo, všichni rodiče ji zahrnovali láskou. Odnesla si od nich spoustu dobrého, ale některé šrámy se jen tak nezahojí. To jí připomene především rušný poslední ročník střední školy, v němž kromě učení na přijímací zkoušky dojde i na pár zvratů, které Júko donutí pořádně se zamyslet nad svými hodnotami, názory na přátelství a v neposlední řadě i nad tím, co jí dali a možná i vzali všichni její rodiče.
Nakonec Júko čeká i první velká láska a zakládání vlastní rodiny, které s sebou přinese ještě jednu výzvu před poslední změnou příjmení — přesvědčit Morimiju, aby jí a jejímu budoucímu manželovi dal svolení ke svatbě.
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Prokletí Aurelie W. - Wycherleyovi 1
Sedmnáctiletá Aurelia Wycherleyová vstupuje do své debutantské čarodějnické sezóny. Měla by se těšit na svůj dokonalý protějšek, jenže její magie je prokletá a bez pouta ke konkrétní osobě se může ztratit úplně. Kdo by o ni mohl mít zájem? Zdá se, že jedinou nadějí je Jules, záhadný a odměřený člen úhlavního nepřátelského rodu. A tak vzniká zakázané spojenectví. Ale jak proplouvají okouzlujícími plesy a nebezpečnými zkouškami, probouzejí se temné síly, které si hodlají vzít naprosto vše.
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Třetí kariéra
Tato knížka není o tom, jak správně stárnout, ale jak žít naplno druhou půlku života, jak rozjet třetí kariéru, přestat se ptát „co by tomu řekli lidi“, a místo toho se zeptat: „Co bych tomu řekla já?“ Najdete tu příběhy, trochu humoru i praktické tipy, jak být sama sebou, jak přežít partnerský důchod, jak si přivydělat, jak na vlastní podnikání a jak se nehroutit při každé změně. Kniha je pro všechny ženy, které nemíní svůj život „nějak doklepat“, chtějí nový začátek a hledají odvahu udělat první krok.
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Rot
'A vigorous and engaging new study of the Irish famine . . . Richly underpinned by research in contemporary sources and firmly rooted in historical scholarship.' Fintan O'Toole'A vivid, polemical narrative that does justice to victims and explains the ideologies that worsened the disaster.' Irish Independent'Scanlan's history of the ''Great Hunger' and its repercussions is meticulous, measured and damning.' Financial Times'Mr. Scanlan's haunting and terrible book is undoubtedly a history title of the year.' Wall Street JournalIn the 1800s, as Britain became the world's most powerful industrial empire, Ireland starved. The Great Famine fractured long-held assumptions about political economy and 'civilisation', threatening disorder in Britain. Ireland was a laboratory for empire, shaping British ideas about colonisation, population, ecology and work. In Rot, Padraic Scanlan reinterprets the history of this time and the result is a revelatory account of Ireland's Great Famine. In the first half of the nineteenth century, nowhere in Europe - or the world - did the working poor depend as completely on potatoes as in Ireland. To many British observers, potatoes were evidence of a lack of modernity among the Irish. However, Ireland before the famine more closely resembled capitalism's future than its past. While poverty before and during the Great Famine was often blamed on Irish backwardness, it did in fact stem from the British Empire's embrace of modern capitalism. Uncovering the disaster's roots in Britain's deep imperial faith in markets and capitalism, Rot reshapes our understanding of the Famine and its tragic legacy.
How to Draw Horses
Anyone can learn to draw with just a pencil and paper - but many artists agree that horses are among the trickiest animals to capture. This easy-to-follow guide teaches aspiring artists clever techniques to master drawing their favourite equine creatures. From elegant poses to powerful gallops, it introduces the tools, concepts and materials needed to sketch horses in a wide range of positions - perfect for budding young artists and horse lovers with a passion for drawing. Featuring step-by-step instructions for each project, How to Draw Horses is part of the highly visual and practical How to Draw series. From basic shapes to finished artwork, the book uses two coloured lines to clearly highlight each stage and show exactly which steps to follow. The series covers a comprehensive range of core techniques, with helpful sections on materials, composition and perspective for each topic.
An Egyptian Pyramid: Spectacular Visual Guides
Step inside one of history's most astonishing engineering feats with An Egyptian Pyramid, a richly illustrated journey through the construction, purpose and secrets of an ancient royal tomb. Drawing on archaeological evidence, this Spectacular Visual Guide follows a pyramid from its earliest foundations to its gleaming final form-revealing how its site was chosen, how colossal stones were quarried and moved, and how craftsmen and thousands of labourers worked together to raise a monument fit for a pharaoh. Cutaways, diagrams and vivid reconstructions bring each stage to life: the bustling workers' town at Kahun; the organisation of building crews; the carving of mortuary temples; the rituals surrounding death, mummification and burial; and the vast "city of the dead" surrounding the pyramids. Packed with historical detail, clear explanations and stunning artwork, this is an accessible, authoritative introduction to Ancient Egypt - perfect for curious readers, school projects and anyone fascinated by the ancient world.
Fashion Friends: Catwalk Challenge
Daisy is a shy gamer who likes coding. Ava loves fashion and hanging out with her friends. On the surface it seems like they have nothing in common, but when they both get hooked on the online game Fashionland, a special new friendship is formed. When Daisy works out how to hack the game and insert Ava''s cool new designs, their account is blocked! Somehow they have to persuade the game''s creators to let them back in - and to do that they need to attend a fashion show and win a real-life runway challenge.
Come In and Shut the Door
A Telegraph ‘Best Crime and Thrillers of 2025’ selection'One of Britain's most visionary writers', David Peace ‘That uniquely valuable writer and independent film-maker Chris Petit’, Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian'A tale for our feverish times ... It's fascinating to wander round Petit's baroque imagination' The Times 'A vertiginous, compulsively readable séance of a book.' James Riley, 3:AM Magazine'One of the most fascinating and forensic voices within British counter-culture.' The Quietus'A nightmarish view of the human capacity for destruction on both the personal and political level, rendered with horrible conviction', Jake Kerridge, Daily Telegraph'Chris Petit weaves a complex web of contradiction and hidden truths, adhering to the principle that the most ‘normal’-seeming lives can conceal sinister reality ... Provocative and multifaceted, here Petit challenges complacency, forcing the reader to confront uncomfortable truths.' Buzz Magazine 'This provocative patchwork of a novel will stay with you as it excoriates complacency', Crime Time ‘Chris Petit is a master of the dark thriller arts. Come In and Shut the Door pushes open a clandestine entrance into another dimension, a Visconti-like world beyond the edge of night.’ Nicholas ShakespeareTHE FINAL DAYS OF ADOLF HITLER ARE SHROUDED IN MYSTERY. WHAT REALLY HAPPENED IN THAT BERLIN BUNKER? AND WHAT HAPPENEND NEX? hen Parker loses his faith and quits studying for the priesthood, he finds himself back in London, looking for employment. He accepts an offer to work as amanuensis to the sinister Robinson, who earns a living as a collector of dubious historical objects. Parker’s duties involve meeting those who have an interest in purchasing the kinds of artefacts in which Robinson specialises. As he becomes immersed in a world of secret histories, Parker discovers things that will lead him into the darkest corners of 20th-century history and that great fault line of civilisation, institutional corruption, of which he is a victim. With a cast of corrupt police officers, property speculators, Russian Mafiosi, abusive Roman Catholic priests, Second World War bomber pilots, Eva Braun, Martin Bormann and Adolf Hitler, Come in and Shut the Door is a bold, brave and scatological masterpiece by one of our best and most original writers.
The Young Person's Guide to Health and Wellness
A practical guide setting young people on a path to greater wellbeing The Young Person’s Guide to Health and Wellness grew out of Dr. Friedberg’s hands-on role in creating a holistic health, wellness, and athletic program at the Portledge School in Locust Valley, N.Y. Under his continued guidance, the program helps students pursue the best version of themselves in every dimension of their lives. It enables them to develop strong habits that will anchor them as they grow towards maturity. The program is based on ten principles, beliefs: You live in your body, so take care of it. Good nutrition is essential for health Healthy habits strengthen you. Self-reflection helps you find your way. Core moral values improve your sense of self. Healthy relationships are integral to your well-being. Empathy is essential to caring about each other. Building community helps you grow personally. Nurturing a sound mind is important to physical health. Making the most of good choices leads to a fulfilling life. The Young Person’s Guide to Health and Wellness elaborates on these tenets, demonstrating how young people can apply them in their own lives. “What is ‘good’ nutrition for someone with my body type and energy expenditure?” “How do I build community in my neighborhood?” The Guide is designed so that young people can approach the tenets through reading and reflection, augmented by discussion in classrooms or team meetings. Each chapter, explaining a particular tenet, will include questions for reflection and discussion. Ultimately, the Guide encourages young people not to leave health and wellness to luck or chance, but to take responsibility for their psychological and physical wellbeing. By developing an awareness of health and wellness, and making it the basis of sound habits, young people can better prepare for whatever comes next.
Dog-Friendly Europe
An inspirational and practical guide to 25 brilliant dog-friendly holidays on the continent. HOLIDAYS ARE BETTER WHEN YOUR DOG CAN COME TOO. This inspiring guide is packed with brilliant ideas for dog-friendly adventures acrossEurope. Featuring 25 unforgettable holidays in France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, theNetherlands, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. But it’s not just about where dogs are allowed – it’s about the places they’ll love as much as you do – think vineyard strolls through Portugal’s Douro Valley, steam train rides through Germany’s mountains, sniffing out sausages in Spain and soaking up the architectural wonders of Barcelona. Each chapter centres on a ‘bucket list’ destination, with thoughtfully handpicked recommendations for the best places to stay, sights to visit, local dishes to try and the best spots to enjoy them – all guaranteed to welcome you and your four-legged friend with open arms. With gorgeous photos, practical planning advice and plenty of detail about enclosed gardens, off-lead areas and year-round dog-friendly beaches, this book will give you the confidence to go further, with your best friend by your side every step of the way. So pack the treats and the travel bowls – it’s time for the trip of a lifetime with your pup.
Marriage Toxin, Vol. 11
Gero may be a master assassin, but he’s not exactly killing it in the romance department! Can marriage swindler Kinosaki help him find true love?Poison Master Hikaru Gero is about to take on his most challenging assignment yet—getting married! Gero couldn’t be more clueless when it comes to dating, but thankfully, marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki knows everything there is to know about love. Together, this unlikely pair is going to do whatever it takes to get Gero hitched—even if they have to take on the entire criminal underworld in the process!After accepting an unexpected job from Water Master Ushio, Gero and Kinosaki find themselves in the midst of the ancient and powerful fire masters! Ushio has been summoned for a sacrificial fight to the death, but when Ushio’s opponent is suddenly found dead beforehand, Gero must help Ushio break free of the fire masters’ backward traditions once and for all!
