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The Hebrew word hesed is often translated as love, faithfulness, loyalty, or steadfastness of God, but it means so much more. Could hesed be the seed from which the diverse biblical story grows and expand? raditionally, Old Testament theology has focused on key themes or a "center" around which to organize the Old Testament. These approaches may help unify the Old Testament, but they also ignore important material and simplify the Old Testament's complexity and diversity. As an alternative to a gravitational center that reduces, Jennifer M. Matheny's argument emphasizes possibilities as she posits that hesed is the relational seed from which the complex and diverse biblical story grows. In her accessibly written analysis, Matheny engages theologically with the Torah, Prophets, and Writings to trace hesed's relational impact through the Old Testament. Through stories, poems, and songs of broken covenants, war, and exile, Matheny also shows how violence and injustice reign when humanity fails to be keepers and doers of Yhwh's hesed, while justice and hope prevail when humanity chooses courageous acts of hesed. This fresh, introductory-level approach emphasizes the importance of story, complexity, and diversity--and how we do hesed to others and back to Yhwh.

Hlavným cieľom nového zákona o rovnakom odmeňovaní mužov a žien za rovnakú prácu alebo za prácu rovnakej hodnoty je transponovať do právneho poriadku Slovenskej republiky smernicu Európskeho parlamentu a Rady (EÚ), ktorou sa posilňuje uplatňovanie zásady rovnakej odmeny pre mužov a ženy za rovnakú prácu alebo prácu rovnakej hodnoty prostredníctvom transparentnosti odmeňovania a mechanizmov presadzovania. Napriek existujúcej právnej úprave zakazujúcej diskrimináciu v oblasti odmeňovania z dôvodu pohlavia pretrvávajú na Slovensku významné rozdiely v odmeňovaní mužov a žien. Z ekonomického hľadiska predstavujú rozdiely v odmeňovaní mužov a žien významnú stratu pre spoločnosť aj jednotlivcov. Neefektívne využívanie ľudských zdrojov a nedocenenie kvalifikovanej pracovnej sily žien vedie k zníženiu celkovej produktivity ekonomiky. Spravodlivé odmeňovanie môže prispieť k zvýšeniu motivácie zamestnancov, zníženiu fluktuácie a celkovému ekonomickému rastu. Súčasná právna úprava v oblasti rovnakého zaobchádzania, ktorá je obsiahnutá predovšetkým v antidiskriminačnom zákone a Zákonníku práce, síce zakazuje diskrimináciu v odmeňovaní z dôvodu pohlavia, avšak neobsahuje dostatočné nástroje na efektívne presadzovanie tohto práva v praxi. Zamestnanci a zamestnankyne často nemajú prístup k informáciám o úrovniach odmien kolegov vykonávajúcich rovnakú prácu alebo prácu rovnakej hodnoty, čo im znemožňuje identifikovať diskriminačné praktiky a efektívne uplatňovať svoje práva. Cieľom zákona je zaviesť systém transparentnosti odmeňovania, ktorý umožní efektívne monitorovanie a posudzovanie rozdielov v odmeňovaní medzi mužmi a ženami a ktorý zabezpečí, aby zamestnávatelia zaviedli štruktúry odmeňovania založené na objektívnych kritériách. Tieto kritériá musia zahŕňať zložitosť, zodpovednosť, namáhavosť, pracovné podmienky a ďalšie faktory, ktoré sú relevantné pre konkrétne pracovné miesto alebo pracovnú pozíciu, v rámci ktorých sa prihliada na mäkké zručnosti, ktorými sú najmä sociálne a komunikačné schopnosti, pričom tieto kritéria sa nesmú priamo ani nepriamo zakladať na pohlaví Titul obsahuje úplné znenia zákonov po ostatných novelách Zákon č. 76/2026 Z. z. o rovnakom odmeňovaní mužov a žien za rovnakú prácu alebo za prácu rovnakej hodnoty a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov – nový zákon Zákon č. 5/2004 Z. z. o službách zamestnanosti – po novele zákonom č. 30/2026 Z. z. (prvá novela), po novele zákonom č. 44/2026 Z. z. (druhá novela) a po novele zákonom č. 76/2026 Z. z. (tretia novela) Zákon č. 404/2011 Z. z. o pobyte cudzincov – po novele zákonom č. 69/2026 Z. z. (prvá novela) a po novele zákonom č. 70/2026 Z. z. (druhá novela) UPOZORNENIE NA ZMENU! Zákon č. 311/2001 Z. z. Zákonník práce – po novele zákonom č. 76/2026 Z. z. (prvá novela) Zákon č. 125/2006 Z. z. o inšpekcii práce – po novele zákonom č. 76/2026 Z. z. (prvá novela) Zákon č. 54/2019 Z. z. o ochrane oznamovateľov protispoločenskej činnosti – po novele zákonom č. 44/2026 Z. z. (prvá novela) Zákon č. 201/2008 Z. z. o náhradnom výživnom – po novele zákonom č. 69/2026 Z. z. (prvá novela)

Meet Beast. Beast is bored of his sludgy, slimy swamp, until one day he finds a strange knobbly thing . . . A STICK! Now that Beast has Stick, his days of boredom are over. With a stick in hand, the magic is endless - making patterns in slime, playing music, casting spells and even flying... but there are some things a stick just can't do. Discover the magic of creativity and the power of imaginative play in this colourful picture book romp, perfect for every little beast that has ever gotten BORED, BORED, BORED.

Výstava v Novohradskom múzeu a galérii predstaví prierez tvorby Dušana Krnáča v rôznych výtvarných polohách. Jeho hlavným konceptom je ANTICOMICS, čo sú fragmenty fiktívneho nekonečného komiksu, ako ideový a vizuálny metakoncept. Tvoria ho tri vzájomne previazané, relatívne autonómne koncepty: anticomics, minimalcomics a totalcomics. Jeho pohľad na život aj vnímanie spoločenských aj medziľudských vzťahov značne ovplyvnil fakt, že vyrástol v prostredí malého mesta na južnom Slovensku – v Lučenci. Jednak jeho slovensko-maďarský pôvod a tiež prostredie, v ktorom žili spolu viaceré jazykové a etnické skupiny, v ňom vyvinul schopnosť vnímať ich rôzne pohľady s pochopením. Krnáč je neustálym pozorovateľom okolitého aj vnútorného sveta, reflektuje na aktuálne javy, anomálie a absurdity ľudskej spoločnosti, či na všeobecný duševný stav človeka v súčasnej dobe. Komiksová bublina je v autorovej tvorbe permanentným emblematickým motívom, ktorý ho sprevádza cez jeho spomenuté výtvarné koncepty a takmer všetky konceptuálne prejavy či performancie. Vyzýva diváka vnímať komunikáciu, ktorou je pretkaný vonkajší aj vnútorný svet človeka. V metakoncepte Anticomicsu vnemové orgány – oči, uši, ústa, nos, prsty – ožívajú v podobe ľudských postáv vyjadrujúcich emócie, ktoré sú odrazmi akejsi vnútornej reality človeka. Tieto obrazy prejavujú ambivalenciu racionality a imaginácie, kde racionalitu zastupujú nápisy vytvorené z kvázi rúnových písmen, imagináciu zas obrazy a v nich zašifrované hieroglyfy. „ANTICOMICS je aj o hľadaní šiesteho zmyslu, o jeho neustálej potrebe. Je to metakoncept, ktorý umožňuje využívať všetky formy a vyjadrovacie prostriedky od kresby po maľbu, koláž, , od objektu po inštaláciu, performanciu, animáciu, fotografiu a multimédiá. A to všetko s veľkou dávkou irónie, hlavne sebairónie.“ (Dušan Krnáč) V posledných rokoch sa Krnáčova tvorba viacej posunula k ekologickej tematike – namiesto používania/kupovania výtvarných prostriedkov (plátna, farby atď.) autorskou technikou spracúva použité predmety, obaly potravín a rôznych produktov, ktoré produkuje priemyselná výroba a prechádzajú cez konzumenta – človeka, ktorý tak chtiac či nechtiac produkuje stopu – odpad. Tieto stopy sú prítomné všade a sú súčasťou nášho každodenného života. Sú to stopy človeka žijúceho v technicky vyspelej spoločnosti, ktorá však všeobecne stráca kontakt s prírodou. Autor ich vo svojej tvorbe používa ako materiál pre svoje diela – vytvára z nich obrazy, objekty, asambláže – väčšinou ironické odkazy na absurdity dnešnej doby.

Připojte se k profesoru Albertu Mňoukovi, jeho rozpustilému asistentovi křečkovi Piškotovi a doktorce Danče Drápkové a ponořte se do fascinujícího světa chemie! Tahle dobrodružná kniha je plná zábavných faktů i vtipných komiksových momentů. Zjistíte, jak uspořádat ohňostroj, slavit narozeniny s dinosaurem, a dokonce i to, jak vyrobit diamant! Na chemii se už nikdy nebudete dívat stejně! Hravá věda je série originálních knižních encyklopedií pro čtenáře od 7 do 13 let (nebo až 99 let!). Připravte se na divokou jízdu světem vědy: Reakce bude ohromující! Věda ještě nikdy nebyla tak hravá a zábavná. Kniha kombinuje komiksový děj a populárně-naučnou literaturu, která je zábavná, vizuální a snadno pochopitelná. Složité principy rozkládá až na vtip. Takže v žádném případě není suchopárná a čte se sama. Ale je opravdu vědecká? Pokud ji plánujete využít pro vysvětlení konkrétních jevů a principů, nahlédněte do podrobného obsahu. Obsah: Chytrá chemie chemie jako věda o látce, atomech a molekulách; skupenství hmoty; prvky, sloučeniny a směsi; využití chemie v praxi K čemu je dobrá chemie? baterie; paliva a kosmické rakety; léky a čisticí prostředky; barviva; stavební materiály; zápalky; hasicí látky Je to elementární! (atomy, prvky a látky) stavba atomu; prvky a jejich vlastnosti; periodická tabulka; chemické vazby a sloučeniny Jak být malý atom atom; jádro; proton, neutron, elektron; elektrický náboj; prvek jako látka jednoho druhu atomů Jak mít správné prvky prvky (více než 100 druhů); chemická značka prvku; protonové a nukleonové (atomové hmotnostní) číslo; elektronové slupky Periodická tabulka periodická tabulka prvků; řazení dle protonového čísla; skupiny a periody; alkalické kovy, přechodné kovy, halogeny, vzácné plyny Jak smíchat vodu sloučenina; chemická vazba; molekula; chemické vzorce (H?O, NaCl, CO?, SiO?) Jak měřit s moly mol jako jednotka množství látky; Avogadrova konstanta (6,02 × 10??); atomová hmotnost; Amedeo Avogadro Jak spočítat atomy výpočet počtu atomů pomocí molů; atomové hmotnostní číslo; molekulová hmotnost sloučeniny Jak ztratit elektron iont; pravidlo plné elektronové slupky (oktet); přeskok elektronu; vznik elektrického náboje Jak to osolit chlorid sodný (kuchyňská sůl); sodík a chlor; iontová vazba; záporný a kladný iont (Na?, Cl?) Jak se dělit kovalentní vazba; sdílení elektronů; molekula vodíku (H?); amoniak (NH?); dusík a vodík Jak vyrobit diamant diamant a grafit jako modifikace uhlíku; kovalentní vazba; krystalová mřížka; tvrdost diamantu Jak oslavit dinosauřeniny izotopy; hmotnostní číslo; radioaktivita; radioaktivní rozpad; radiometrické datování (uhlík-14) Doba slitinová slitiny (bronz, mosaz, ocel); pevnost slitin; vrstevnatá struktura kovových atomů; příklady kovů a jejich kombinací Jak vydělávat peníze přechodné kovy; jejich vlastnosti (bod tání, hustota, vodivost); využití v mincích a špercích; pokovení Jak se jít klouzat sůl a snížení bodu tání ledu; rozpouštění soli ve vodě; molekuly vody a jejich spojování Samá pevná fakta (vlastnosti hmoty, pevné látky, kapaliny, plyny, proměny hmoty) skupenství hmoty a jejich přeměny; vlastnosti a oddělování látek; směsi Jak se odlišovat! vlastnosti látek (hmotnost, hustota, vztlak, tvrdost, vodivost, barva, průhlednost, rozpustnost, bod tání) Jak to poškrábat tvrdost látek; Mohsova stupnice tvrdosti (1–10); vzorové nerosty (mastek, diamant); ocel vs. diamant Ve správném skupenství tři skupenství (pevné, kapalné, plynné); meziatomové přitažlivé síly; vliv teploty a tlaku na skupenství Jak zářit v záři neonů plazma jako čtvrté skupenství; ionizace plynu elektrickým proudem; neonová světla; polární záře Jak být supercool absolutní nula (?273,15 °C); pohyb atomů a teplota; teplotní stupnice; ochlazování laserem Jak upustit páru bod varu a bod tání; odpařování a kondenzace; tuhnutí; sublimace a desublimace (oxid uhličitý) Jak to promíchat prvky, sloučeniny a směsi; roztok, koloid a suspenze; nemísitelné kapaliny (olej a voda) Jak si z

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a new Grishaverse short story: a mystery told through found documents and set after the events of Crooked Kingdom. In the years since the violent upheaval caused by the auction of Kuwei Yul-Bo, the merchants of Ketterdam have been under attack. Secret businesses exposed. Ships sunk. Slavers hunted as they once hunted their victims. All the work of a mysterious sea captain and her ship, the Wraith. Now, two investigators meet to uncover the truth behind the latest disaster: a massacre on an island off the shores of Ketterdam. Among the evidence collected is private correspondence between notorious crime boss Kaz Brekker and an anonymous sailor aboard the Wraith known only as I. Follow along with the lead investigator as he tries to piece together how such a disaster transpired, and explore the Grishaverse like never before with new illustrations by E.K. Belsher, original music composed by E. Aaron Wilson, and in-world collectible items.

Transform your athletic abilities with dynamic stretching to help you stay healthy and improve your overall fitness—now with all-new stretching programs!Today’s fitness experts have learned that both stretching and how you stretch can affect how well you perform on the field, court, or track. Research shows that static stretching, a traditional mainstay of athletes’ warm-ups, has a measurable negative impact on performance. Holding a stretch for 30 seconds or longer doesn’t prepare a muscle for exercise; it can actually weaken the muscle.That’s where Dynamic Stretching, Second Edition comes in. This guide teaches you how to effectively prepare your body for physical activity while simultaneously improving strength, power, speed, agility, and endurance. Now with more than 70 exercises—illustrated with step-by-step photos—and fully updated information on the latest stretching research, this book will maximize your workouts and take your athletic abilities to the next level by:Developing full-body range of motionEnhancing full-body motor controlIncreasing flexibility, balance, and muscular enduranceImproving force generation and reaction timeCorrecting major and minor muscle imbalancesOnce you learn the basics of dynamic stretching, dive into the dynamic stretching warm-up programs that have been carefully designed for the individual needs of athletes in more than 30 different sports, including running, tennis, basketball, baseball and softball, football, hockey, skiing, and many more.

A Szarajevói kóla kiemelkedő jelentőségű Majoros Sándor életművében, mert egyszerre őrzi meg a jugoszláv magyarok életvilágának irodalmi dokumentumát és teremti meg annak lírai, mégis hétköznapokból fakadó mítoszát. A kötet olyan korszakot és olyan közösséget mutat be, amely mára végérvényesen átalakult, és amelynek emlékei csak a személyes elbeszélésekben őrződnek meg. Az írások gazdag nyelvezete, humorral átszőtt bölcsessége és valósághű, mégis emelkedett hangja széles olvasóközönséget képes megszólítani: nosztalgiát ébreszt az idősebbekben, a fiatalabbaknak pedig érzékletesen, sőt szórakoztatóan mutatja be a kelet-európai múlt egy alig ismert szeletét. Majoros Sándor kötete egyszerre irodalmi érték, kulturális lenyomat és identitáserősítő dokumentum. Támogatása azért is kiemelten indokolt, mert olyan hangot őriz meg a magyar irodalomban, amely az anyaországi és határon túli horizont egyaránt fontos részeként kapcsolja össze a balkáni térség valóságát a magyar próza hagyományaival - humorosan, érzékenyen és felejthetetlenül.

Discover the secrets of titans including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and many more, with this in-universe artifact!The Titans of the Monsterverse have conquered the big screen and now, with this deluxe guide, their mysteries are revealed in full. This Monarch manual is filled with artwork and information that uncovers the secrets of the Monarch organization: employees, technology, and the Titans themselves, including Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and many more!“ATTN: MONARCH AGENTS AND RESEARCHERSAttached for immediate review are The Monarch Files: A comprehensive, vital, and highly sensitive dossier on all currently known Monsters, Titans, and Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms (MUTOs). You will find up-to-date behavioral profiles, physiological analyses, and capability assessments. Also contained within are field reports detailing operatives’ encounters with MUTOs. It is expected that every Monarch employee study these recounts with diligence. Note: High-resolution photographs are included where possible, but artist approximations have been substituted in for cases when mission photographers did not return from their field surveys. All information contained herein on employees, technology, and geographical locations is confidential, for Monarch employees with B-grade clearance or greater. DO NOT DISSEMINATE.”

Father and Son, United in Shadows The Bat Duo Faces a New Reckoning. As Gotham faces a new wave of chaos, Bruce Wayne and Damian Wayne must confront threats that test their bond as father and son. With tensions rising and enemies closing in, the Bat-family s dynamic duo must rely on trust, strategy, and raw determination to survive. This volume continues the emotionally charged and action-packed saga of legacy, redemption, and the cost of heroism. Batman and Robin Vol. 3 collects issues #25 28 of the ongoing series written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and illustrated by Javier Fernandez.

Blending innovation, style, and sheer driving joy, the Toyota MR2 rewrote the rules for affordable sports cars. From its debut as the SV-3 concept at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show to its evolution into one of the world’s most iconic mid-engined models, the MR2 remains a touchstone for car enthusiasts globally. This book chronicles the full journey of the MR2 – including the Coupé, Roadster, and Spyder variants – in captivating detail. With nearly 400 illustrations, many in full colour, Toyota MR2 Coupe and Spyders dives deep into the car’s development, performance, and cultural impact. Technical specifications and production data are covered extensively, offering an invaluable reference for collectors and restorers alike. Rare imagery and original promotional material add visual richness, placing the MR2 in its historical and cultural context. Brian Long also explores Toyota’s broader manufacturing and design history, showing how the MR2 emerged as a bold departure and a true innovator. Take a nostalgic drive through automotive history – and rediscover a sports car icon.

If yo? e ever hit rock bottom and then completely changed how you live and do things, yo? e gone through an Ego Degradation. If yo? e ever had physical symptoms that you could? explain -?your personality becoming unrecognizable to your friends and family -?yo? e gone through an Ego Degradation. If yo? e ever felt like you were losing your mind but came out more spiritual, more aware, more connected, then yo? e gone through an Ego Degradation. Ego Degradatio? s the 'how'?to awakening, and it is the reason awakening comes with so many physical symptoms: when the mind can no longer take its falsely understood existence and thereby strips itself of programming. Utilizing science and psychology to explain how the brain and society create programming within the ego, as well as philosophy and spirituality to give step-by-step actions on how to overcome emotions and feelings that surface with trauma and triggers, Ego Degradatio? xplains that what is experienced by who you believe yourself to be is, truly, mere perception.

During the 1920s, Germany defied the Treaty of Versailles by rebuilding its military and pioneering new forms of mechanised warfare. This detailed study traces the development of the German tank during this crucial time, from experimental prototypes to Adolf Hitler’s first mass-produced tank, the Panzer I – a tank that would help German forces train for and execute their Blitzkrieg operations. The performance of this small, lightly armed tank was limited, nevertheless it participated in the opening campaigns of the war, including the invasions of Poland, Denmark and Norway, the Low Countries, France and Russia. It provided a valuable training platform for Panzer crews and helped pave for the way for the subsequent heavier and more powerful German models. Covering the design innovations of the various models and variants, as well as their combat history and performance, this is a fascinating look at the Panzer I during pre-war training and later operational service. Part of the Images of War series, combining a treasure trove of rare and unpublished photographs with well-researched text, this is a valuable source for students of the war, modellers and anyone fascinated by military technology, armoured warfare and the evolution of the tank.

Milyen kastély az, ahol sárkánygyerek hintázik a csilláron, és éjszaka a tárgyak megelevenednek? Kik a titkos lakói, akiket nappal senki sem láthat? A kertben a szobrok leszállnak talapzatukról, egy váza festett alakja életre kel, és útnak indulnak Zöldmanóval. Hogyan kerül közéjük Lili? És miért? A Kincses mesekönyvet keresik. E könyvbol jutnak el a mesék a gyerekekhez; ha elvész, a mesélés megszakad. Kalandjuk során bejárják a kastély termeit, a kertet és a föld alatti járatokat, ahol beszélo állatok, segítok és próbák várják oket. Hedry Mária mesefolyama a klasszikus magyar mesehagyományból táplálkozik: valóságos helyszínt tölt meg varázslattal, finom humorral és szerethető alakokkal. Ez a történet a gyermeki képzelet szabadságáról, a barátságról és a bátorságról is szól, valamint arról, hogy a mesék addig élnek, amíg van, aki meghallgatja őket.

Julius Jr.''s childhood is far less than perfect. He is torn between his mother and father, who are going through a bitter divorce. His world is turned upside down when his father takes him from the comfort of the family home in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to the brutal streets of South Dallas, Texas. When Julius Jr.''s family is gruesomely murdered, his life takes a dramatic turn. His mother, Naje'', moves to Texas to care for her youngest son and finds herself drawn into a conspiracy that threatens not only his life but hers as well. Roll with Julius as he grows into the ultimate hustler and unrelenting killer that the gang-ridden streets of South Dallas often breed. Where pimping, drug dealing, treachery, and betrayal go hand in hand.

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Have you ever wanted to prioritize teacher well-being in your district, your school, or in your own professional life, but weren’t sure where to begin? The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being provides a roadmap grounded in solid research and enriched with real-world examples. Whether shaping policy, leading a school, or working in the classroom, readers will find practical tailored strategies. Chapters feature 39 evidence-based measures to strengthen teacher well-being, three levels of action – policy, school leadership, and individual teachers – and 55 inspiring good-practice examples from 27 countries. In contrast to self-help literature or individual narratives, The Ultimate Guide to Teacher Well-Being draws on research and theory to provide practical insights for policymakers, school leaders, and educators interested in supporting teacher well-being in sustainable ways.

Dive spoon-first into a big bowl of ’80s nostalgia with lead Garbage Pail Kids artist Joe Simko and DC/Marvel and television writer Hans Rodionoff (Voltron, The Muppets Mayhem). With a laugh-out-loud foreword by Adam F. Goldberg, creator of TV’s The Goldbergs, this first-in-series graphic novel serves up MAD-magazine energy, pop-culture mayhem, and cartoon craziness—wrapped in one sugary, collectible package. Meet the CEREAL SAVAGES: four disgraced cereal mascots from the 1980s now struggling to survive in the modern world. With help from their middle-aged superfan Mike, they’ll confront old demons, repair broken friendships, and battle an oozy, apocalyptic milk monster threatening the globe. It’s heartfelt. It’s ridiculous. It’s crunchy chaos at its finest. This LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER is a treat all on its own, featuring shimmering blue foil-gilded page edges, a pink ribbon marker, and enough retro flavor to teleport you straight back to Saturday-morning cartoons. Even R.L. Stine (Goosebumps) couldn’t resist: “Are they superheroes—or just flakes? This hilarious book kept me choking with laughter till long after breakfast!”

Ever since Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering, Commander-in-Chief of the Luftwaffe and deputy Führer, crunched a cyanide capsule between his teeth and died the night before his execution for war crimes, speculation about his death has never ended. The question of how Goering obtained the poison led to an official investigation, several reviews, intense debates, many books and articles, and several dramatizations and documentaries. Yet none have been able to provide a compelling and convincing explanation. The answer to this riddle was in fact unfathomable without the knowledge of key pieces of information contained within statements made by two military personnel who, late in their lives, revealed that they had been present during that history-defining moment of 1945. Combined with all the documentation previously obtained by investigators, and recently published records, the actual sequence of events of that fateful day can at last be understood. Just six US and British officers knew what took place on the day Goering received the cyanide capsule that allowed him to escape being hanged by his enemies and, in the eyes of his legions of followers, die a martyr – the very end the Allies were so desperate to avoid. Of those six Allied officers, four died taking their secrets with them. The revelations of the remaining two only came to light during casual meetings. The disclosures made by the first of the two former wartime officers, during an interview he gave in 2003, are as astounding as they are unequivocal – yet it seems they have never been fully scrutinised until now. Goering’s Suicide: ‘They Will Not Hang Me!’ chronicles events that occurred in Nuremberg during the crucial eight-week period in the autumn of 1945 that immediately preceded the start of the International Military Tribunal in which twenty-four leaders of Nazi Germany who had planned, carried out, or otherwise participated in the Holocaust and other war crimes, were tried. The author, Paul Hooley, believed the information received about Goering’s suicide was too important for it not to be shared with the world. Now, the truth has been revealed.

Discover a thrilling true story of treachery, deceit, hope and despair. From the moment Mary, Queen of Scots set foot on English soil in 1568 until her execution at Fotheringhay Castle on 8 February 1587, she was the prisoner of her cousin, Elizabeth I. Unlike Mary’s time on the Scottish throne, the dramatic events of these years – almost half her life – took place while she was a captive. But while trouble was perpetually simmering beyond her prison walls, within them Mary was constantly plotting. Only towards the end did she lose faith in returning to her homeland as rightful ruler. This is the story of Mary’s tumultuous later years, told through the many atmospheric locations where she was confined. Drawing on the latest research, including a treasure trove of recently decoded letters, Exile sheds fascinating new light on her captivity and the charged political climate of the period. Reading like a 16th-century thriller, this account of treachery, deceit, hope and despair is a penetrating and enthralling psychological portrait of one of history’s endlessly fascinating queens.