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Killing Thatcher
KILLING THATCHER is the gripping account of how the IRA came astonishingly close to killing Margaret Thatcher and to wiping out the British Cabinet – an extraordinary assassination attempt linked to the Northern Ireland Troubles and the most daring conspiracy against the Crown since the Gunpowder Plot.
In this fascinating and compelling book, veteran journalist Rory Carroll retraces the road to the infamous Brighton bombing in 1984 – an incident that shaped the political landscape in the UK for decades to come. He begins with the infamous execution of Lord Mountbatten in 1979 – for which the IRA took full responsibility – before tracing the rise of Margaret Thatcher, her response to the ‘Troubles’ in Ireland and the chain of events that culminated in the hunger strikes of 1981 and the death of 10 republican prisoners, including Bobby Sands. From that moment on Thatcher became an enemy of the IRA – and the organisation swore revenge.
Opening with a brilliantly-paced prologue that introduces bomber Patrick Magee in the build up to the incident, Carroll sets out to deftly explore the intrigue before and after the assassination attempt – with the story spanning three continents, from pubs and palaces, safe houses and interrogation rooms, hotels and barracks. On one side, an elite IRA team aided by a renegade priest, US-raised funds and Libya’s Qaddafi and on the other, intelligence officers, police detectives, informers and bomb disposal officers. An exciting narrative that blends true crime with political history, this is the first major book to investigate the Brighton attack.
You’re All Talk
Why do we have different accents and where do they come from? Why do you say ‘tomayto’ and I say ‘tomahto’? And is one way of speaking better than another?
In You’re All Talk, linguist Rob Drummond explores the enormous diversity in our spoken language to reveal extraordinary insights into how humans operate: how we perceive (and judge) other people and how we would like ourselves to be perceived. He investigates how and why we automatically associate different accents with particular social characteristics ? degrees of friendliness, authority, social class, level of education, race, and so on ? and how we, consciously or subconsciously, change the way we speak in order to create different versions of ourselves to fit different environments.
Ultimately, You’re All Talk demonstrates the beauty of linguistic diversity and how embracing it can give us a better understanding of other people ? and ourselves.
The Hive
A thrillingly original dystopian murder mystery - think The Hunger Games meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder!
A FUTURE QUEEN LIES MURDERED ...
Justice is merciless in the Hive, a monarchy of tomorrow, where young bodyguard Feldspar awaits execution, guilty of being alive when her charge is dead.
The girl has one defender – Niko, a royal maverick. Together they have three days to prove the impossible.
Three days to question everything Feldspar knows about the world that raised her and discover who the real murderer is . . .
* A thrillingly original YA murder mystery, set in a dystopian colony with fantasy elements
* Features a dangerous future monarchy, a richly imagined world based on the society of bees, and a hint of romance
* For fans of Neal Shusterman, Holly Black and Suzanne Collins
Writers Revealed
Writers Revealed tells the stories of the best-loved writers in English literature, investigating their enduring appeal from the sixteenth century to today through the collections of the National Portrait Gallery and the British Library.
Intimate handwritten manuscripts, letters and notebooks as well as rare first editions of books from the British Library are paired with the National Portrait Gallery’s outstanding collection of author portraits.
From William Shakespeare to Zadie Smith, Writers Revealed features over 70 poets, novelists and academics. Each short profile – which provides insight into the writers’ inspirations, struggles, and working practices – is beautifully illustrated with a portrait and manuscript.
Readers will enjoy in-depth encounters with some of the world’s most famous writers, including James Joyce, Bernardine Evaristo, Virginia Woolf, Bram Stoker, Jane Austen, Benjamin Zephaniah, and Angela Carter, and discover just what it is that makes these individuals so endlessly compelling.
Lonely Planet Rome 13
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Rome.
Discover Rome's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from imagining the roar of the crowd at the Colosseum; to feasting on heavenly sliced pizza at Bonci Pizzarium, a revered takeaway; and stretching your legs in leafy Villa Borghese, Rome's showpiece park with grassy banks and rowing lakes.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Rome travel guide:
Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
All new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Rome effortlessly
Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Rome
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel and more
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Connect with Roman culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
Covers: Ancient Rome; Centro Storico; Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale; Vatican City, Borgo & Prati; Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo; Trastevere & Gianicolo; San Giovanni & Testaccio; Villa Borghese & Northern Rome; Southern Rome plus day trips to Frascati; Nemi; Castel Gandolfo; Grottaferrata; Ostia; Tivoli; Cerveteri; Tarquinia; Lago di Bracciano; Anzio
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Rome.
Mickey7
Soon to be a major motion picture by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon Ho. Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living. Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim.
Whenever there’s a mission that’s too dangerous—even suicidal— the crew turns to Mickey. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. Mickey signed on to escape from both bad debts and boredom on Midgard.
After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of his deal…and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when he took it. When he goes missing and is presumed dead at the hands of deadly indigenous creatures, Mickey8 reports for duty, and their troubles really begin.
Lonely Planet Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast 3
Discover twice the place in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Naples & the Amalfi Coast.
This latest edition uncovers Naples & the Amalfi Coast's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from dedicating a day to exploring Pompeii, to embarking on a challenging trek along the iconic Path of the Gods for breathtaking views over the sea, and gazing in awe at picture-postcard Positano from on board a traditional wooden boat.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast travel guide:
Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Naples & the Amalfi Coast effortlessly
Exciting ‘Three Perfect Days’ itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Naples
Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area’s personality and unique experiences
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Piazza Maradona, Capri's Historic Villas, and Ravello
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Covers: Centro Storico; Toledo & Quartieri Spagnoli; La Sanitá & Capodimonte; Santa Lucia & Chiaia; Capri Town & the Isle of Capri; The Amalfi Coast & Sorrento Peninsula
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Naples & the Amalfi Coast.
Lonely Planet Pocket Milan 6
Discover twice the city in half the time as Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Milan.
This latest edition uncovers the city's most popular experiences and unexpected surprises from standing before The Last Supper, da Vinci's fading masterpiece at Basilica Santa Maria delle Grazie; to sipping cocktails by the pool at a 1930's-era lido; and dancing swing and liscio (a northern Italian folk dance) at Balera dell'Ortica, a traditional dance hall.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Milan travel guide:
Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1 - 7 days
All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Milan effortlessly
Exciting ‘Three Perfect Days’ itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Milan
Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area’s personality and unique experiences
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Duomo, Villa Necchi Campiglio, and Lake Como
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; navigating transport confidently; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Covers: Duomo & San Babila; Quadrilatero d'Oro & Porta Venezia; Brera & Parco Sempione; Porta Garibaldi, Isola & Chinatown; Corso Magenta & Sant'Ambrogio; Ticinese, Navigli & Tortona; Porta Romana & Porta Vittoria
Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary destination and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Milan.
Lonely Planet Experience Rome 2
This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic city with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.
Discover amazing local experiences from digging into a slice of pizza rossa at Panificio Passi in Testaccio, to admiring the Vatican's showpiece basilica from St Peter's Square, and watching a summertime opera from the towering ruins of Terme di Caracalla.
Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Rome travel guide:
Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
Make the most of your time with 'Perfect Day' itineraries recommended by our on-the-ground writers
Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Rome
Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from understanding the important role of cats in Rome's history and identity, to experiencing life's simple pleasures in a Roman piazza
Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
Covers: Ancient Rome; Centro Storico; Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale; Vatican City, Borgo & Prati; Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo; Trastevere & Gianicolo; San Giovanni & Testaccio; Villa Borghese & Northern Rome; Southern Rome plus day trips to Splash & Dine in Nettuno; Relax Lakeside in Castel Gandolfo; Fraschette Flavours; Five Villages Road Trip
Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Rome.
Lonely Planet Experience Italy 2
This latest edition of Lonely Planet's Experience Italy travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with all the tools you need to create your own unique trip.
Discover amazing local experiences from skipping the crowds for an off-the-beaten-path stroll around Rome's lesser-known cultural treasures, to eating your way through downtown Palermo's vibrant street-food scene, and taking the ultimate road trip through Tuscany's fairy-tale vineyards.
Build a one-of-a-kind trip with Lonely Planet's Experience Italy travel guide:
Our Experience guidebook format is led by local experts who provide in-the-know tips so you can plan the ultimate 1-2 week adventure
Easy-to-use regional and activity based itineraries help you get off-the-beaten-track and tailor a trip to your interests
Insider scoop on the best festivals, secret hangouts, hidden locations, tantalising local food scene and photo-worthy views
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Italy
Connect with local traditions and trends through fun insights from discovering tales behind Rome's great art to experiencing the new generation of contemporary trattorias in the city
Practical information on money, getting around, unique places to stay and responsible travel, plus handy seasonal calendars on where to go, when to travel and what to pack
QR codes unlock extra digital content, know-how and travel secrets
Covers: Rome; Turin, Piedmont & Cinque Terre; Milan & the Lakes; Venice & the Veneto; Ski Escape to the Dolomites; Emilia-Romagna; Florence & Tuscany; Naples & the South; Sicily; Sardinia
Create your own dream travel itinerary and get away from the everyday with Lonely Planet's Experience Italy.
Is Peace Possible
Kathleen Lonsdale was a groundbreaking chemist who was instrumental in developing the science of crystallography. She was also a midlife convert to Quakerism who campaigned for peace and prison reform. Horrified by the dropping of the first atomic bombs, Lonsdale felt that the entire scientific community was now tainted by the violence it had enabled. Published in 1957, Is Peace Possible? was her attempt to make amends for this communal guilt by demonstrating that science can bring peace as well as war, and can address the 'big questions' generally left to the humanities.
In crystalline language and logic honed from a lifetime of relying on the sharpness of her mind to cut through barriers of class and gender, Kathleen Lonsdale's Is Peace Possible? is a work of quiet, elegant sanity that refuses to be bullied by the received wisdom of war's inevitability. It is a snapshot of a particular moment in history, but its themes are eternally relevant, and even more necessary now than when it was written.
Enchantra - Wicked Games 2
Welcome to Enchantra. There's only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart.
When Genevieve Grimm's mother is killed, Genevieve wants answers no one can give... until she receives an invitation to Enchantra, a cursed palace filled with temptations and illusions.
Arrogant and dangerously handsome, Rowin Silver meets her at the door and refuses to let her inside. But Genevieve finds her own way in... And soon realizes her mistake.
Enchantra is a twisted labyrinth of marble and thorns, where Rowin's family are trapped forever in a deadly game. Now, Genevieve must win or die.
Rowin offers her a deal. They can compete together... if they convince everyone watching that they're desperately in love.
Genevieve knows she can't trust Rowin, but she'll do whatever it takes to survive. As they hunt and hide together, Genevieve tries to ignore the desire burning between them. She absolutely cannot fall for this man. Cannot forget that she's only pretending to be in love.
After all, it was Rowin who taught her Enchantra's first rule: Never, ever trust your heart.
Packed with deadly intrigue and spicy romance, Enchantra will transport you to a world of feisty heroines and morally gray love interests, fake dating, forbidden desire and family secrets. If you love books by Rebecca Yarros, Carissa Broadbent and Lauren Roberts, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession.
Homewrecker
'Sophie Beckett?' I smile sweetly. 'I'm your daughter's new tutor. May I come in?' My heart thunders in my chest. Sophie has no idea who I really am, and I need it to stay that way. Otherwise, I might not leave this house alive...
When I first meet Sophie, she seems like any normal loving mother, trying desperately to help her teenage daughter. That's where I come in. The perfect tutor to get Katie's life back on track.
I connect instantly with Katie, and Sophie's thoughtful husband Scott. But Sophie's dark eyes are full of jealousy when I talk to Scott or share a smile with Katie. I know I'm helping her daughter, whatever she thinks.
But when I find my clothes strewn everywhere, it's clear Sophie has searched my room. Does she know the truth about why I'm here?
Then Scott tells me how his ex-wife died. My stomach twists.
Whatever Sophie does, I can't leave now. Katie needs me more than ever. And I will do anything to protect her.
Because Sophie might be keeping secrets, but so am I. When I'm done in her beautiful home, somebody's life will be over. I know it won't be mine...
A totally addictive and pulse-pounding psychological thriller from multi-million copy bestseller J M Dalgliesh. Prepare to be gripped until the final, jaw-dropping revelation! Perfect for anyone who loves The Housemaid, The Woman in the Window, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.
Manifest Your Infinite Riches
When Jack Canfield (Co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul series) says, “This is the book we’ve all been waiting for”, we do need to listen!
Here's what awaits you:
* The Six Statutes of Money™: Master the principles that attract wealth.
* The Multi-Pronged Model To Manifest Your Infinite Riches™: Balance material and spiritual riches.
* Your Daily Ritual To Manifest Your Infinite Riches™: Create a routine that brings success.
* Real-Life Examples: Get inspired by people who’ve transformed their lives.
* Hands-On Exercises: Practical steps to apply what you learn.
Join Pushkar on a four-part journey of self-discovery where he’s your guide, mentor, and friend. Drawing on his own fifteen-year epic journey to self-realization, Pushkar breaks down years of wisdom into practical advice and inspiring insights.
Packed with thought-provoking ideas and actionable steps, this is your personal playbook to becoming the person you were always meant to be. Learn to connect with your soul, attract wealth effortlessly, and live a life of abundance. Manifest Your Infinite Riches is your ultimate guide to a brighter, more prosperous, and richer future.
Black Friday
Cheryl S. Ntumy is a Ghanaian writer of short fiction and novels of speculative fiction. Her work has appeared in FIYAH Literary Magazine, Apex Magazine, World Literature Today and she's also been shortlisted for the Nommo Award for African speculative fiction, the Commonwealth Writers Short Story Prize and the Miles Morland Foundation Scholarship. She is part of the Sauúti Collective, which created a shared universe for Afrocentric speculative fiction, and a member of Petlo Literary Arts, an organization that develops and promotes creative writing in Botswana. With dark mysteries, cozy magical realism and cautionary tales, this collection has something for everyone, and features nine new stories, including 'Dream State', 'Clickbait' and 'The Feeding Grounds' with other popular tales, such as 'The Storymage' and 'The Way of Baa'gh' (A Sauútiverse story).
Eugen Bacon (Foreword) is an African Australian author. She's a British Fantasy and Foreword Indies Award winner, a twice World Fantasy Award finalist, and a finalist in the Shirley Jackson, Philip K. Dick, Victorian Premier's Literary Award, and the Nommo Awards for speculative fiction by Africans. Eugen was announced in the honor list of the Otherwise Fellowships for 'doing exciting work in gender and speculative fiction'. Danged Black Thing made the Otherwise Award Honor List as a 'sharp collection of Afro-Surrealist work'. Visit her at eugenbacon.com.
The Flame Tree Beyond and Within short story collections bring together tales of myth and imagination by modern and contemporary writers, carefully selected by anthologists, and sometimes featuring short stories from a single author. Overall, the series presents a wide range of diverse and inclusive voices with myth, folkloric-inflected short fiction, and an emphasis on the supernatural, science fiction, the mysterious and the speculative. The books themselves are gorgeous, with foiled covers, printed edges and published only in hardcover editions, offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.
Achilles
Building on the huge popularity of mythological retellings, here is the story of the much lauded hero, Achilles, told through ancient and modern minds, in a beautiful collectable edition.
Featuring the stunning Flame Tree cover treatment, with new stories from open submissions alongside the classic stories and fascinating background, this gorgeous new book reveals the man behind the myth of Achilles, the great warrior of the Trojan War. Considered the epitome of heroism in Greek mythology, Achilles' bravery in combat is famously depicted in Homer’s Iliad, but every hero has their flaws. Authors from classical times all the way through to late Antiquity and the modern era have interpreted his character in a multitude of ways, and this latest book continues the tradition, exploring everything from his exploits in the war and interactions with Agamemnon, Patroclus, Hector and more, back to his early days as an infant dipped into the River Styx, exposing one vulnerable heel. Learn all about the history of the character, followed by new stories that give new food for thought, imagining alternative paths, deeper backgrounds and different viewpoints.
Introductory essay by Jonathan S. Burgess, and foreword by David Leitao. The modern authors whose stories feature in this book are: Amber S. Benham, Hammond Diehl, Corey D. Evans, Kenzie Lappin, Russell Hugh McConnell, Zenobia Neil, Mari Ness, Parker M. O’Neill, Celeste Plowden, Sultana Raza, Chey Rivera, Patricia Scott, Susan Shwartz, Rose Strickman, Adam B. Widmer, Ernie Xu, and Lily Zimmerman.
About the series: Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with new stories alongside a comprehensive introduction which tells the original tales and emphasizes ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well known stories, complementing the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.
The Open Heart
Catherine Wells (1872–1927) was the wife of H.G. Wells and the author of short stories, poems and an unfinished novella, The Open Heart, a haunting study of a woman’s sense of unfulfilment that adds significantly to our knowledge of early 20th-century feminism. Published here for the first time, The Open Heart is brought together with her stories and poems that appeared in The Book of Catherine Wells (1928).
The Open Heart tells of a woman’s shipwreck on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean, a kind of earthly paradise in which she finds herself entirely alone. Included, too, in this collection are Catherine Wells' highly accomplished tales of forbidden love, of a woman’s subjection to a dominant and possessive husband and of female despair. These stories illustrate what H.G. Wells called ‘her brooding tenderness’, her ‘sense of invincible fatality’ and her ‘predisposition towards a haunting, dreamland fantasy of fear’.
The Flame Tree Beyond and Within short story collections bring together tales of myth and imagination by modern and contemporary writers, carefully selected by anthologists, and sometimes featuring short stories from a single author. Overall, the series presents a wide range of diverse and inclusive voices with myth, folkloric-inflected short fiction, and an emphasis on the supernatural, science fiction, the mysterious and the speculative.
The Book of Doors
Because some doors should never be opened.
New York bookseller Cassie Andrews is not sure what she’s doing with her life. She lives quietly, sharing an apartment with her best friend, Izzy. Then a favourite customer gives her an old book. Full of strange writing and mysterious drawings, at the very front there is a handwritten message:
This is the Book of Doors. Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door.
Cassie is about to discover that the Book of Doors is a special book – a magic book. A book that bestows extraordinary abilities on whoever possesses it. And she is about to learn that there are other magic books out there that can also do wondrous – or dreadful and terrifying – things.
Because where there is magic there is power and there are those who will stop at nothing to possess it.
Suddenly Cassie and Izzy are confronted by violence and danger, and the only person who can help them is Drummond Fox who has a secret library of magical books hidden in the shadows for safekeeping, a man fleeing his own demons. Because there is a nameless evil out there that is hunting them all . . .
Because this book is worth killing for.
Addictive, brilliantly written and utterly irresistible, The Book of Doors is the spell-binding, mind-bending, heart-pounding new adventure that is perfect for fans of The Binding, The Midnight Library and A Discovery of Witches . . .
Creative Leadership
The old, top-down approach to leadership doesn't work any more. What we need is a more flexible, creative approach – one that empowers people to do their best work, rather than tells them to do so.
In Creative Leadership, Rama Gheerawo applies the mind of a design expert to the twenty-first-century organisation. In particular, his book shows how success in the future will increasingly be dependent on a mastery of three basic principles: creativity, clarity and empathy. Drawing on his own experience in leading over 100 design projects with government, business and the third sector, it sets out a blueprint for engagement and success that applies to everything from small enterprises, to large multinationals.
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