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The Dark Hours
''Clever, immersive and utterly engrossing, The Dark Hours is a triumph'' Andrea Mara‘Subverted my expectations at almost every turn… Jordan shows how the aftermath of violence affects all those who witness it’ New York Times‘Immersive, atmospheric, heart-stopping – I tore through it in a single day’ Louise Candlish''Dazzling…this tangled, terrifying story feels as though Jordan has been writing for decades. It would make great TV'' Daily Mail *****A gripping police thriller from a fresh new voice in Irish crime fiction1994: When Gardaí Julia Harte and Adrian Clancy are called out to a sleepy housing estate in Cork to investigate a noise complaint, they are entirely unprepared for what they find. What happens next will haunt Julia for the rest of her days, leaving her plagued with nightmares and terrified of the dark. There is a serial killer at work in Cork, one as clever as he is deadly. Julia may not be a detective yet, but after the harrowing events of that night, she is determined to be the one to catch him…2024: Julia Harte has chosen just the right place to disappear. Now a retired detective with an illustrious career behind her, she has moved to a tiny cottage in a remote part of Ireland where she hopes to find peace. But then she receives a phone call from her old Superintendent – two women have been murdered, their bodies marked and staged, just like in ’94.It’s happening again. Only this time, the stakes are even higher. Julia must return to Cork to face down a vicious killer and the memories that haunt her still. Yet Julia is no longer a naive junior officer but a seasoned, tough professional who proves more than a match for any murderer…*****Praise for The Dark Hours''An original heroine. Remarkably engrossing'' Platinum‘Dark, gripping and atmospheric, I was hooked by the first page… you won''t be able to put The Dark Hours down’ Sam Blake''A relentlessly twisty one-sitting read'' Catherine Ryan Howard''I LOVED Julia Harte. What an original and complex character. I raced through this gripping novel; Amy Jordan is an impressive new voice’ Edel Coffey''Pace and pathos, insight and inspiration! A cracking whirlwind serial killer story'' Gill Perdue‘I loved the fact that the protagonist was an older woman… A strikingly original lead character, vivid characterisation and tight plotting… a very enjoyable read’ Liz Nugent‘Twin timelines, two serial killers, a truly shocking opening scene: in The Dark Hours, Amy Jordan takes us on a twisty and terrifying journey to the darkest of places’ Catherine KirwanReaders are gripped by The Dark Hours…''You are whipped along with the plot… Breathtaking, heart-thumping. Couldn''t put this down''''From the first to the last page, it is captivating. The pace is quick and relentless, and the plotting is flawless''''By far the easiest 5 stars I''ve given this year!… I''m so excited to read more from this author''''I absolutely loved Julia, what an amazingly complex and expertly crafted character!''''An outstanding thriller with a fresh and original protagonist… 5 stars all the way!''''I am truly blown away but how good this was. It was immersive, suspenseful, and fantastically written''
The Last Day of October
Bored with trick-or-treating, three friends venture into the woods on Halloween night to hunt for the haunted McBride House in this spine-tingling horror story from Phil Hickes.If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a nasty surprise …Seeking creepy thrills instead of candy, Cody and his friends set out on Halloween to search for the ruins of the haunted McBride House in the woods near his home in Oregon.The house has taken on a sinister legendary status after it burned down a hundred years ago with tragic consequences, and it’s said that the ghosts of the family who lived there return each year on the last day of October.But when they find the house, the truth of what is happening on this eerie autumn night is more terrifying than the three teenagers could ever have imagined …Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
The Desire for Syria in Medieval England
In June 1458, two boats were cornered by pirates off the coast of Malta. Their captain – Robert Sturmy – proved no match for the notorious Genoese freebooter Giuliano Gattilusio and was summarily killed by him. The precious cargo for which Sturmy paid with his life contained stealable goods but also cultural significance. Sweet wines, spices, silks, jewels, and minerals – these alluring commodities gripped the medieval English imagination. E. K. Myerson utilises this dramatic incident of Mediterranean plunder to reveal the impact of Syrian imports on medieval art, language, and everyday life. They argue that the cultural category of 'Syriana' became a powerful tool, used to evoke both the sacred sites of the Holy Land and the global marketplaces of the Mamluk Empire. Myerson's innovative book draws on their research into medieval archives, conceptual art, and postcolonial and queer theory, showing how medieval 'Syriana' transformed English society in ways which continue to resonate today.
Defeating the Japanese Zeros
In the months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, a report from Nationalist China described a mysterious "super fighter plane" used by Japanese forces, said to be faster and more maneuverable than anything in America’s arsenal. U.S. intelligence dismissed it as exaggeration, underestimating Japan’s capabilities. The plane was later identified as the Mitsubishi A6M "Zero," which dominated the Pacific skies after Pearl Harbor.Lieutenant Commander John S. "Jimmie" Thach of the U.S. Navy recognized the threat posed by the Zero and devised a tactic to counter it. With the Japanese preparing to attack Midway Atoll, Thach trained his pilots in the "Thach Weave," a revolutionary formation designed to offset the Zero’s superior performance. This tactic proved highly effective in air combat and allowed Thach’s squadron to neutralize the Japanese advantage.The battle at Midway became a turning point in the Pacific War. The U.S. Navy’s victory, aided by Thach’s tactical innovation, crippled Japan’s offensive capabilities. After Midway, the Japanese would never win another major battle, while the Americans would never lose one, marking a decisive shift in the war’s outcome.
Avengers For Dummies
Meet Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! You may be a fan of the Avengers, but can you name the original members of the team? Avengers For Dummies is your guide to this legendary super hero team. Discover the many characters who joined the team throughout the years and explore the multiple spinoffs that keep the story going. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics and featuring full-color art taken directly from the Marvel Comics archives, this fun and friendly guide will introduce you to the Avengers, their biggest foes, and their most epic battles. Get to know the human side of these formidable heroes and learn about their greatest loves and internal team struggles. Between their powerful abilities, dramatic storylines, and relatable flaws, discover how the Avengers and their fandom has grown in strength for generations. Discover the origins of the Avengers, including which heroes suited up firstSee how the Avengers’ mission, alliances, and lineup have changed over timeExplore the character arcs and how the story of the Avengers has evolvedLearn about their greatest battles and major enemies For the avid Avengers collector or the familiar fan looking to dive into the essential storylines, Avengers For Dummies has you covered!
And They Walk On
A boy says farewell to a loved one as he imagines her walking on into her next journey, a moving and superbly illustrated story about loss and hope by Fry Bread author Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by acclaimed, award-winning artist Rafael López. When a young boy’s grandmother walks on, he wonders where she’s gone.Did she go to the market to buy ripe melons? Or maybe she’s in the garden, watering her herbs?It feels like she’s somewhere far away, so the boy finds news ways to share stories about his day, hoping she can hear him.Even her house feels like it’s waiting for her return. Then as the boy approaches the kitchen, the scent and memories of her cooking assure him that no matter where she is, her love will always be close by.Because when someone walks on, they stay with us. They grow in our hearts and guide us as we walk in their footsteps.Award-winning author of Fry Bread, Kevin Noble Maillard, breathes life and love into this intimate picture book about loss, with illustrations from renowned, best-selling artist, Rafael López.
The Power of Self-Healing
Take back control in this powerful guide to breaking and healing patterns of trauma, one day at a time.In this revolutionary book, acclaimed psychologist Dr Sarah Woodhouse demonstrates that to heal our trauma and be truly well we must take action every single day. Through gripping case studies and interviews with some of the world’s leading trauma experts, The Power of Self-Healing demystifies the process of trauma healing with resources and tools you can start using today.Childhood trauma leads to a profound loss of agency and choice. It traps us in autopilot, repeating subconscious patterns like compulsive busyness, perfectionism, people-pleasing, anxiety, overthinking, avoidance and self-blame. These patterns are meant to help us survive and cope, but over time take a huge toll on our sense of self, relationships, well-being and physical health.To be truly well, we have to take responsibility and start to create real change in ourselves and our lives. One hour of therapy a week isn’t enough, healing needs to happen the other 167 hours of our week too.This book is the map you’ve been waiting for, guiding you to where you need to be to truly thrive. As you learn and implement the 11 Principles and 4 Capacities of self-healing, you will create powerful changes in yourself, your family, your community and the world around you.
Swift and Hawk: Shiver
The heart-pounding fourth book in the action-packed Swift and Hawk spy series, with superhuman assassins, next-level tech and an unstoppable plot to take over the world.Evil organization Razor have triggered the final stages of their plan for world domination – and teen spies Swift and Hawk are the only people who can stop them. As Razor instructs their superhuman assassins the Shiver to take out their enemies, Swift and Hawk race to Berlin to track down the only tech capable of standing in their way. Time is running out fast – and if they fail, the world will never be the same again…
Hell Yeah
Hell Yeah, Rachelle Toarmino’s highly anticipated second collection of poems, is an intimate, ecstatic examination of the wonders of common speech. As automatic and wholehearted as a hell yeah between friends, the poems interject into various sites of the interpersonal—from a work email and doctor’s office to a long-distance call and Yahoo! Answers rabbit hole—to measure the strange, mundane, and ancient ways we relate and respond to one another. In an alternating rhythm of logic and lyric, doubt and doubling down, Toarmino regifts plain and inherited language to arrive at a theory for familiarity and something like faith: how we know what we know and why we share what we know. With curiosity, generosity, oddball intellect, and charm, Hell Yeah captures that gut impulse to feel yes, say so, and sing it.
The Carnival
A brand-new destination thriller set during an annual carnival in Jamaica from Scarlett Brade, author of The Hive. Perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke, Sarah Ochs, Nikki Smith and Ruth Kelly
'A SUN-SOAKED SHARP-EDGED THRILLER' NADINE MATHESON
Is the price of the truth worth the cost?
The annual carnival on the Jarrett Estate in Jamaica was once a source of celebration. But when the heir to the estate was found dead a year ago, it became a night his mother would never forget.
Determined to discover the truth of Collin's death, Jannah Jarrett decides this year's carnival will have a twist - a competition. The task: uncover the truth of Collin's death. The prize: her entire estate.
But as the fireworks burst and the partygoers turn detective, what secrets will they bring to light in their search for answers?
Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 3
Their passion is undeniable, but can their love survive the winter? The third volume of the official webcomic based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Suji Kim.
As the first snow falls over Anatol, Maxi begins to settle into her new life as the wife of Riftan Calypse. But even as she makes progress in her magical studies with Ruth, her fear that Riftan will discover she's not a proper noblewoman continues to darken her thoughts. Worse, she seems to unwittingly spark his temper at every turn.
With reports of monsters migrating into Anatolium and the prospect of noble guests arriving come spring, Maxi must prove her arcane skill to herself-and to the Remdragon Knights-in order to prepare for the new season ahead.
This volume collects episodes 46-64 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA
The Tenant - A bérlő
Otthon, édes otthon...
Blake Porterrel szalad a szekér, amíg aztán ennek vége nem szakad. Amikor váratlanul elbocsátják a marketinges alelnöki állásából, és nem tudja tovább fizetni a jelzálogkölcsön részleteit az új barnatéglás házra, amiben a menyasszonyával lakik, kétségbeesett lépésre szánja el magát, hogy egyenesbe jöjjön.
Színre lép Whitney. Gyönyörű, elbűvölő, józan és albérletet keres. Pontosan az, akire Blake-nek szüksége van. De valóban az-e?
Mert valami nagyon nincs rendben. A szomszédok kezdenek más szemmel nézni Blake-re. Az otthonát átjárja a rothadás szaga, bármennyit takarít is. Éjnek idején különös hangokra riad fel. És hamarosan már attól tart, hogy valaki ismeri a legsötétebb titkait.
A veszély az otthona falai között fészkel, és mire erre ráébred, már régen késő. A csapda már áll.
K-pop Akadémia – Az árnyak színpada
Egy titokzatos erő fenyegeti az új iskoládat. Ha le akarod győzni, a színpadon kell szembenézned vele. A tizenkét éves Kim Hana mindig arról álmodott, hogy igazi K-pop idol legyen, aki a színpadon állva elbűvöli a világot énekével és táncával.
Amikor váratlanul elnyer egy ösztöndíjat a K-pop Akadémiára, Szöul legelismertebb sztárképző iskolájába, Hana készen áll az egész napos megfeszített munkára és a kemény versenyre. Amire viszont nem számít, azok az árnyak: a sötét, suttogó démonok, akik beszivárognak a próbatermekbe, és a diákok bukástól való félelméből táplálkoznak. Miközben új barátai – a félénk Nari, a vicces Taeyang és a magabiztos Jason – segítségével meg kell mentenie az iskolát a veszélyes démonoktól, Hanának szembe kell néznie saját bizonytalanságával is: hogy talán nem elég jó, nem tartozik a többi sztárjelölt közé és esetleg örökké háttértáncos marad.
Tajemství genů, 2. vydání
Kniha popisuje možné scénáře počátků života na Zemi – zda život vznikal na zemském povrchu, v hlubinách oceánů, či v zemské kůře. Je zmíněna i možnost mimozemského původu živých forem nebo alespoň stavebních kamenů života. Jádrem knihy je příběh evoluce genetické informace od prvních replikujících se molekul, pravděpodobně na bázi RNA, přes vznik genetického kódu, vznik molekul DNA, až po první buňky a následný vývoj bakterií, živočichů i rostlin. Organismy i jejich genetická informace směřují k vyšší složitosti. Cesta genů dospěje až ke člověku – druhu, který se ohlíží a nad svým příběhem zamýšlí. Genom člověka byl přečten a je zde doba, kdy si každý z nás může přečíst genom vlastní. Autor se ptá – co nám nové možnosti genomiky přinesou? Jsme na ně připraveni? Vždyť umíme genomy nejen číst, ale začínáme je i psát. Odhalí nám DNA, co dělá člověka člověkem?
After Midnight
A STUNNING NEW HARDBACK COLLECTION OF DAPHNE DU MAURIER''S THIRTEEN DARKEST STORIES - INTRODUCED BY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER STEPHEN KING''Her talent is a bright light that will guide you. These remarkable stories await'' STEPHEN KING''A marvellously dark, unsettling collection. I loved it'' SARAH WATERS''Unputdownable . . . After Midnight promises to never let you sleep again'' LUCY ROSE''Daphne du Maurier is the Godmother of Fear'' ALICE SLATER***On a sharp December day, the wind changes - and the birds begin to gather. In the twisting alleyways of Venice, a grieving couple catch a glimpse of their lost child. A woman returns home to find no trace of her existence. From the inimitable imagination of Daphne du Maurier, these thirteen stories pierce to the dark heart of our relationships: between men and women, humanity and nature, love and obsession, the future and the past. Uncanny, provocative and spine-crawlingly terrifying, these tales will keep you up long after midnight. Whatever you do, don''t look now . . .PRAISE FOR DAPHNE DU MAURIER:''Masterful, troubling and wickedly seductive'' Sarah Perry''Du Maurier is mistress of the sleight of hand in fiction'' Maggie O''Farrell''She was able to make worlds in which people and even houses are mysterious and mutable, not as they seem'' Olivia Laing''The master of slow-burning menace'' Stacey Halls''Daphne du Maurier remains the indisputable queen of the sophisticated literary thriller . . . often imitated and never, ever surpassed'' Laura Shepperson''A glittering collection of dark gems . . . Du Maurier was the queen of creepiness, and a writer of extraordinary talent. These stories will introduce you to her dark imaginings and keep you up well into the night. Do have nightmares. They''ll be good ones'' Anna Mazzola
Mr. Men Little Miss: The Baby Unicorn
A baby unicorn in Happyland? Now that would be a surprise!Mr Wrong is going on a unicorn hunt, which would usually mean no hunt and no unicorn, as Mr Wrong is never right. But he does find a baby unicorn and no one is more surprised than Little Miss Surprise! Though the surprises don’t stop there as the baby unicorn has a cheeky streak and this combination of mischief and magic spells mayhem! How can she learn to help people instea? he Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics. Bold illustrations and funny stories make Mr Men and Little Miss the perfect story time experience for children aged two up. Have you met them all?
The Birth of Democracy in South America
South America contains some of the oldest democracies in the world, yet we still know relatively little about how and why democracy arose in the region. Raúl L. Madrid argues that three main developments ? the professionalization of the military, the growth of parties, and splits within the ruling party ? led to democratization in the early twentieth century. Military professionalization increased the incentives for the opposition to abandon the armed struggle and focus on the electoral path to power. The growth of parties boosted the capacity of the opposition to enact and enforce democratic reforms that would level the electoral playing field. And ruling party splits created the opportunity for the opposition and ruling party dissidents to ally and push through reforms. This persuasive and original book offers important implications for the study of democracy. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Titans Vol. 4: Terminated
The Titans face their deadliest reckoning yet because Deathstroke is back, and he s not alone. John Layman s gripping Titans saga continues as the team confronts a nightmare they never saw coming Deathstroke, seemingly back from the dead and assembling a ruthless new squad of villains. After struggling to redefine their roles in a post-Absolute Power world, Nightwing and his team must now fight against an enemy who knows their every weakness. But how did Slade Wilson cheat death, and what terrifying plan does he have in store for the Titans? As old grudges resurface and alliances are tested, the heroes must stand together like never before or risk being torn apart. Collects Titans #22-27.
The Tantrum
A book about meltdowns and bawling bards!Bill Bear and his friends are staging a new play in their woodland theatre, The Glade, but when things go wrong, Bill throws a full-blown tantrum! Parents everywhere will identify with his friends as they try to calm him down and persuade him that the show must go on. With clever, engaging text by Louie Stowell and beautiful, detailed illustrations by Isobel Lundie, your little one will be absorbed by this gorgeous depiction of Bill the Bear and his forest home. A gentle introduction to the concept of theatre, this book is split into three acts with a list of dramatis personae and a location map. Encourage your little reader's interest in the theatre with a page of fun facts about William Shakespeare, his plays, the Globe Theatre and more!Can you relate to the drama of persuading a furious little bear that the show must go o? on't miss the first in this series of Shakesbearean Tales: A Midsummer Night's Drama
