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Starborn
A sweeping inquiry into how the night sky has shaped what it means to be human.
One of our species' most enduring and universal relationships has been with the night sky itself - yet in the glow of today's artificial lighting, we have forgotten this intimacy with the cosmos.
In Starborn, cosmologist Roberto Trotta reveals how stargazing has shaped the course of civilisation. Origin myths made the Sun into a life-giving creator and the Milky Way a gateway for departed souls. The motion of celestial bodies sustained the illusion that the Earth was at the centre of the cosmos - until looking at them more closely sparked the Scientific Revolution.
Across the ages, the stars have served as clocks, maps, compasses, muses, and gods, defining our laws of reality and our dreams of the sublime. How radically different would we be if we looked to the night sky and saw . . . nothing? Trotta also offers a dramatic alternate history, imagining how a world without stars would change our understanding of science, art, and ourselves.
Revealing the fundamental connections between astronomy and the story of civilisation, Starborn summons us to lose ourselves in the immeasurable vastness above - and will change how you think of the night sky forever.
Power of Lightning
This is the second and final installment in the Lightning Touch Series.
Against the odds, Lennina managed to save Daniel from a tunnel collapse on Kronos. But recovering from their injuries is just the start of their problems. In revealing her ability to communicate telepathically with Daniel, Lennina has drawn the attention of The Company. They want to know all about this Talent, and to use it for their own ends.
Trapped within Katoa Labs for an Assessment and Training program, Lennina must endure the ‘lessons’ of her sadistic new mentor, Xander, while trying to avoid her abusive ex. And all the while, she’s being kept apart from the one person she really wants to see – Daniel.
But even thinking about Daniel is fraught with difficulty. Coming so close to losing him in the mines has left Lennina terrified to open her heart to him. She needs him if she’s ever going to escape the clutches of the company, but is it possible to escape with her body and her heart in one piece?
Great for lovers of Sci-fi and Paranormal with elements of romance.
“The passion and electricity. It is beautiful.”
- Kimberly Rodighiero
Order your copy today to uncover the lies.
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4,20 €
Putin vs. the People
What do ordinary Russians think of Putin? Who are his supporters? And why might their support now be faltering? Alive with the voices and experiences of ordinary Russians and elites alike, Sam Greene and Graeme Robertson craft a compellingly original account of contemporary Russian politics.
Telling the story of Putin's rule through pivotal episodes such as the aftermath of the "For Fair Elections" protests, the annexation of Crimea, and the War in Eastern Ukraine, Greene and Robertson draw on interviews, surveys, social media data, and leaked documents to reveal how hard Putin has to work to maintain broad popular support, while exposing the changing tactics that the Kremlin has used to bolster his popularity. Unearthing the ambitions, emotions, and divisions that fuel Russian politics, this book illuminates the crossroads to which Putin has led his country and shows why his rule is more fragile than it appears.
That Long Lost Summer (EN)
Audiobook That Long Lost Summer written by Monty Marsden. A gorgeous and bittersweet romance set in the South of France, about an old passion rekindled and the choice between family loyalty and a great love. Flora and Hugo are devoted to their children, but when their girls leave home for university, their lives seem empty. Hugo is cold and distant, leaving Flora unsure what their future holds.
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13,99 €
The Notorious Scarlett and Browne
A fast-paced fantasy adventure set in a broken, future England, following the further exploits of the outlaws Scarlett and Browne.
Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have outwitted their pursuers and escaped into the wilderness once more, and it's not long before they become famous for their audacious heists across the Seven Kingdoms. Yet neither is fully able to escape the shackles of the past - as they discover when a dangerous job turns sour.
Soon old enemies and sinister new threats are pressing in on every side, and Scarlett and Browne must pull off an impossible mission and strike out against The Faith Houses and the Brothers of the Hand if they are to save the people they hold most dear.
Growing Up
Were the 1960s really a great time of liberation and joyful experimentation? Growing Up takes an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of the sexual revolution.
No era in recent history has been both more celebrated and vilified than the 1960s. And at the heart of all that controversy - the music, drugs, fashion, hopes, dreams and political movements - is sex.
In this wide-ranging and eye-opening survey of the sexual landscape of the 1960s, Peter Doggett has assembled a dozen little-known stories that reveal how the sexual revolution transformed people's lives - for better or worse.
Bob the Builder: Cats and Dogs (EN)
Audiobook Bob the Builder: Cats and Dogs. Pilchard the cat has to make a trip to the vet for a check-up and gets a fright when Cooper the dog comes bounding in to try and scare her! Tilly the vet is worried, as she has Mayor Madison’s cat coming in later that day and she doesn’t want Cooper to scare her too. Bob and the team decide to help Tilly out by building a reception with separate areas for dogs and cats.
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Sticker Dolly Dressing Rainbow Unicorns
Enter a magical world where unicorns with rainbow manes gallop across the sky, meet a woodland fairy princess, gaze at the Northern lights and rest in a crystal cave. Use the stickers to adorn the unicorns with headdresses and garlands, and choose outfits for the fairy dolls.
Eve
It's time for us to rewrite the story of what we are and how we came to be, no matter how weird or hilarious the truth is.
From the way we grow our nails to how we think, everything we call human is fundamentally shaped by how our bodies evolved. Whether we are in pain or joy, abled or disabled, in sickness and in health until death do we disassemble, our bodies and brains are simply what we are.
For too long, in a world largely built for and by men, women have been systematically ignored. In this bold and provocative book, Cat Bohannon deftly traces the evolution of women's bodies for the first time to unravel how each of our features really came to be. From tits to toes, Eve is a no-nonsense, hard-hitting account of the evolution of one half of a very young, complex and fascinating species. This book will radically change the way we understand our bodies - and the world around us.
Go Tell the Bees that I am Gone
Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising of 1745, and it took them twenty years to find each other again. Now the American Revolution threatens to do the same.
It is 1779 and Claire and Jamie are at last reunited with their daughter, Brianna, her husband, Roger, and their children on Fraser's Ridge. Having the family together is a dream the Frasers had thought impossible.
Yet even in the North Carolina backcountry, the effects of war are being felt. Tensions in the Colonies are great and local feelings run hot enough to boil Hell's tea-kettle. Jamie knows loyalties among his own tenants are split and the war is on his doorstep. It's only a matter of time before the shooting starts.
Not so far away, young William Ransom is still coming to terms with the discovery of his true father's identity - and thus his own. Lord John Grey also has reconciliations to make and dangers to meet . . . on his son's behalf, and his own.
Meanwhile, the Southern Colonies blaze, and the Revolution creeps ever closer to Fraser's Ridge. And Claire, the physician, wonders how much of the blood to be spilt will belong to those she loves.
The Awesome Adventures of Will and Randolph: The Killer Kipper (EN)
Audiobook The Awesome Adventures of Will and Randolph: The Killer Kipper by Jeffrey Archer. Buckle up for another unforgettable adventure with brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird! When Captain Halibut's pirate ship gets the heroes tangled in sticky situations - from candy convoy raids to thrilling food escapades with Tasty Morsel the cook - will they manage to escape? And prepare for bigger splashes when the monstrous 'Choc Mess Monster' awakens! It's going to take all their wit, courage, and maybe some chocolate slime to overcome this toothy titan.
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Ultimate Travel Quiz Book 2
Pit your worldly wits against family and friends, or just challenge yourself, with this ultimate travel trivia book. With head-scratching questions on everything from countries and culture to history and wildlife, it's a fun and challenging test for all ages- and the perfect addition to any trip.
What is the national bird of the USA?
What does the word 'Sahara' mean?
Which is the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that is still standing?
Take an epic tour around the world with:
100 themed quizzes
More than 2000 questions across eight categories: Regions, Countries, Cities, Travel & Transport, The Natural World, Landmarks & Buildings, Culture and Pot Luck
Picture related questions that include maps, photos and silhouettes
This is a book to be enjoyed in multiple settings: on your own (testing yourself against yourself, perhaps sat in an armchair or at an airport waiting for a connection), with friends and family, or maybe even at a work event with those colleagues. But wherever and however you do it, remember the same rules apply: no phones, no cheating. Happy quizzing!
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).
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The Bookbinder of Jericho
'Your job is to bind the books, not read them.'
When the men of Oxford University Press leave for the Western Front, Peggy, her twin sister Maude and their friends in the bookbindery must shoulder the burden at home. As Peggy moves between her narrowboat full of memories and the demands of the Press, her dreams of studying feel ever more remote. She must know her place, fold her pages and never stop to savour the precious words in front of her.
From volunteer nurses to refugees fleeing the horrors of occupation, the war brings women together from all walks of life, and with them some difficult choices for Peggy. New friends and lovers offer new opportunities, but they also make new demands - and Peggy must write her own story.
The Fast Five
Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with a book that you'll want to cook and eat from time and time again - the ultimate bible of fast, delicious recipes for busy families.
From bestselling cookbook author Donna Hay comes the recipes you've been waiting for. The Fast Five is all about taking your favourite recipes and reimagining them in faster, more delicious ways.
All-time classics and old stand-bys - lasagne, pasta, tacos and more - are reinvented with midweek twists which focus on cutting down time and upgrading flavour. Weekly go-tos are given a new lease on life, as Donna takes tried-and-tested recipes and gives them a fresh new twist. For example, the weekly taco night moves from straight out-of-the-box ready-made to fresh and delicious fit-for-a-restaurant, with five flavourful variations made inclusive for all tastes and preferences. With fresh salsas and sides, a fully-fledged feast comes fresh to the table in minutes.
Whether you're looking for ways to improve on your favourites or for a total kitchen refresh, The Fast Five will bring you new fast new fabulous flavour combinations - all done without ever straying from your repertoire of go-tos. The Fast Five is the ultimate bible of fast, delicious recipes you need to know, made in ways you've never tried before.
Graphite
There is something distinctly visceral about graphite art, where every stroke of the artist or illustrator seems to convey emotion in its purest form. At a time when almost everything can be digitally done up to perfection, the smudges and smears by graphite can be refreshing to the eye and unapologetically human - touching viewers to the core. As a creative tool, it can also be the simplest and most affordable medium with which to express oneself and find joy.
GRAPHITE is a stunning collection of pencil artwork by creatives around the world who have skilfully mastered the art of drawing by hand to make their mark. Featuring various subject matters and styles, it makes for a beautiful addition to the bookshelf and invites you to step away from your screen every now and then to, perhaps, pick up a pencil yourself and appreciate the simple things in life.
One Of Us Is Lying
Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive. For fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, this is the perfect high school thriller.Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule.Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond.Bad body Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life.And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again.He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects.Everyone has secrets, right?What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them.
Baron Bagge
Baron Bagge, a cavalry officer during the First World War, receives orders from his unhinged commander to ride into Russian machine guns. But instead of meeting certain death, he and his brigade pass, unscathed, into a peaceful, otherworldly country where festivities are in full swing. There he finds himself entangled in a strange love, yet is harrowed by the threat of the enemy, and intimations from his fellow officers about the nature of his survival. A story of duty and desire, courage and stupidity, Baron Bagge is a waking dream of a novel.
The Emperor's Feast
The history of China - not according to emperors or battles, but according to its food and drink.
The Emperor's Feast is the epic story of a nation and a people, told through one of its most fundamental pillars and successful exports: food.
Following the journeys of different ingredients, dishes and eating habits over 5,000 years of history, author and presenter Jonathan Clements examines how China's political, cultural and technological evolution and her remarkable entrance onto the world stage have impacted how the Chinese - and the rest of the world - eat, drink and cook.
We see the influence of invaders such as the Mongols and the Manchus, and discover how food - like the fiery cuisine of Sichuan or the hardy dishes of the north - often became a stand-in for regional and national identities. We also follow Chinese flavours to the shores of Europe and America, where enterprising chefs and home cooks created new traditions and dishes unheard of in the homeland.
From dim sum to mooncakes to General Tso's chicken, The Emperor's Feast shows us that the story of Chinese food is ultimately the story of a nation: not just the one that history tells us, but also the one that China tells us about itself.
Europe
Discover Europe’s diverse culture and beautiful landscapes. Whether you want to spend culture-filled days in world-class museums, enjoy lively nights in buzzing bars, take a lazy seaside break or embark on an epic rural adventure, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Europe has to offer.
From the modern galleries of Berlin to the ancient ruins of Rome, Europe's capitals host a seemingly endless array of attractions. Venture outside the cities and you'll discover a diverse landscape ranging from snow-capped mountains to balmy beaches. And all across the continent, a plethora of tantalizing cuisine tempts the taste buds.
Our updated guide brings Europe to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the continent's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Europe to life. DK Eyewitness Europe is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime.
Inside DK Eyewitness Europe you will find:
- A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Europe’s must-sees and hidden gems.
- Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day.
- Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money.
- Color-coded chapters to every part of Europe, from France to Italy, Sweden to Poland.
- Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay.
- Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently.
- Covers: Great Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Side Trip to St Petersburg, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland.
Sticking to one country? Look out for our DK Eyewitness guides to Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany and many more.