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Kyiv 2022


The first authoritative, illustrated account of Russia’s high-risk strike on Ukraine’s capital, the centerpiece of its failed 2022 invasion plan.In 2022, Vladimir Putin was convinced he could seize Kyiv, install a puppet government, and close his fist on Ukraine in a matter of weeks, with minimal fighting. In this book, Dr Mark Galeotti, a world expert on Russian military history, explains how Russia’s lightning conquest was conceived and planned, and how it was defeated.He explains how Russia’s commanders did not expect to go to war and were forced to invade under-prepared, and how they nonetheless made a concerted attempt to seize Hostomel Airport and from there take the capital, with mercenaries detailed to hunt down the government. But Ukrainian military and civilian resistance thwarted the attack and within a month, the Russians were already on the retreat, leaving behind the smoking remains of the 40-mile invasion column outside Kyiv.Drawing extensively on Russian and Ukrainian sources including interviews with soldiers involved in the operation, and fully illustrated with photographs, original artwork and maps, this is the most detailed and compelling study of this operation available in English. It is the story of a strike whose defeat signalled both the shattering of Putin’s expectations of an easy victory, and the start of the reorientation of the war towards the south-east.
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19,99 €

Libya and the West


Libya and the West: What Everyone Needs to Know® is a welcome update to the literature on Western diplomatic relations with Libya. It specifically analyzes the complicated relationships that Italy, Britain, the United States, and France developed with Libya beginning in the 1910s. On the basis of a wide range of primary and secondary sources, it offers insights into the political and socio-economic conditions within Libya that concerned Western leaders and shaped their policies. Among the crucial episodes that this book embraces are fascist Italy''s military conquest and colonization of Libya; the expulsion of Axis armies from Libya and other north African states during World War II; the enthronement of King Idris in 1951; the discovery of oil in Libya in 1959. It explains the seizure of power by Muammar Qaddafi in 1969; the low-intensity military conflict between the United States and Libya in the 1980s; the Western response to Libyan acts of terrorism, including the murder of a British police officer in London in 1984 and the downing of Pan Am flight 103 in 1988; the enduring turmoil sparked by the Arab Spring in 2011; the decision by NATO powers to intervene militarily in the Libyan civil war to ensure the downfall of the Qaddafi regime; and the murder of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens at Benghazi in 2012.
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17,99 €

Dark Frigate


London 1620 - Philip Marsham, a nineteen-year-old sailor, has just been orphaned when his father''s ship was lost at sea. An accident with a gun causes him to flee London, leaving behind his small inheritance left by his father. He decides to journey across England on foot, heading towards Bideford in Devon.During his travels, he encounters Tom Jordan and Martin Barwick, who claim to be fellow sailors. Tom, who is more commonly known as the Old One, soon parts company with them; however, Martin becomes Phil''s traveling companion.  When they reach Bideford, Martin leads the way to the house of Mother Taylor, an old woman who works as the go-between for numerous illegal activities and arranges positions for Martin and Phil on a frigate, known as the Rose of Devon.When their ship is captured by pirates, led by the ‘Old One’ only Phil and Will Canty, a fellow sailor of the same age, show reluctance to become pirates. Will Phil join them to save himself?
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12,49 €

Good News Bad News


A fast-paced Scottish legal thriller featuring a defence lawyer, a missing conman, and a case where helping a client could get someone killed. Good news is hard to come by. Bad news is never far behind. When Robbie Munro’s client wins the lottery, she has one final wish: find her estranged husband and bring him home. There’s just one problem. Freddy isn’t missing. He’s hiding. A career conman on the run after swindling a dangerous man, Freddy has made a powerful enemy who isn’t in a forgiving mood. Bringing him back to Scotland means delivering him straight into the wrong hands. As Robbie tracks Freddy across Europe, a simple request turns into a dangerous balancing act between loyalty, justice, and survival. Because sometimes doing the right thing comes at a cost. And this time, Robbie might not be the one who pays it. Good News Bad News is Book 8 in the Robbie Munro Legal Thriller series. Perfect for readers who love John Grisham, Scott Turow, and Michael Connelly. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Best Defence Series: ? Brilliant characters and twists you never see coming? A fresh, authentic take on crime with a truly human hero? Entertaining, funny, and full of life on and off the page? A vivid, believable slice of contemporary Scottish life? Cleverly woven plots that come together beautifully? Engaging, character-driven and consistently entertaining
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13,49 €

The Classical World in Bite-sized Chunks


<p><b>Explore the fascinating world of Greek and Roman history in this entry from the bestselling <i>Bite-Sized Chunks</i> series.</b><br><br><br>Perhaps more than any other period in history, the era of classical antiquity <b>shaped the Western world</b> as we know it today. From the pioneering schools of <b>Greek philosophy</b> to the far-reaching influence of the <b>Roman Empire</b>, so much of what we consider <b>fundamental to our contemporary civilization</b> can trace its roots back to Mediterranean Europe during this time.<br><br><br>Divided into <b>eight chapters</b>, each covering an aspect of the classical world – gods, heroes and monsters, rulers and government, war, art, philosophy, literature and science – this is the<b> perfect primer</b> for any reader looking for an introduction to one of the <b>most captivating periods in history</b>.<br><br><br>With dozens of <b>easy-to-digest entries</b> on the most important people, events, art and mythology of the era, accompanied by maps and illustrations, <i>The Classical World in Bite-Sized Chunks</i> gives you everything you need to know about Greek and Roman history in <b>one compelling and compact package</b>.</p>
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13,49 €

Anything for Love


A hilarious and heartfelt rom-com for anyone who''s lost their faith in love.WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO FIND THE ONE?Sophie Smalls is happy with her life. She has a fabulous flat in London, a high-flying career in advertising, wonderful friends and a family she adores. But recently, something has been playing on her mind. Sophie is in her mid-forties and has never been in love. And when she sees on Instagram that the only man she''s ever properly fancied is engaged, a thought that was nagging at her becomes a full-blown crisis. Panicked google searches follow, but luckily the internet is full of articles on how to fall in love and where to find it. One in particular catches her eye: ''365 days of Yes'' by Alex Stewart. Sophie decides to use this article as a guide - to say yes to everything and to put herself out there at all costs . . . to do anything for love. What could go wrong?
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14,99 €

Cuba


A concise, readable and thoroughly revised overview of Cuba written by Cubans for anyone interested in quickly understanding the island country''s turbulent history. Cuba: A Brief History covers the pre-Hispanic period, through Cuba''s struggle to maintain the revolution in the years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, to the period after Fidel Castro''s decision to step down from office, to the 2014 opening to Cuba by the Obama Administration, the retirement of Raul Castro and his replacement as president in 2018 by Miguel Diaz Canal, and finally to the reversal of Washington''s engagement with Cuba under President Trump.
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17,99 €

Inside: Women Behind Bars


THE INCREDIBLE NEW BOOK FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORS OF INSIDE BROADMOOR AND INSIDE WAKEFIELD PRISON'Women's prison is a very dark place. Not much light coming through the bars.'Rose West, Myra Hindley, Joanna Dennehy... Women who were locked up for their sadistic crimes. But what does the prison system really look like for wome? rom the bestselling authors of Inside Broadmoor and Inside Wakefield Prison comes the definitive book on the women's prison estate, revealing a system in crisis, beset by widespread self-harm and scarce resources. Yet it can be a place of sanctuary from the outside world, too. With a trademark blend of exclusive access, staff testimony and prisoner revelations, Inside: Women Behind Bars is a visceral, shocking and moving examination of the routine and regime behind bars - from mothers and contraband to friendship and sex - revealing women's prisons as places of rehabilitation as well as violence. From Holloway to New Hall, Bronzefield to Peterborough, Britain's prisons have housed, and still host, some of the world's most infamous female offenders, including serial killers, poisoners and paedophiles. With eye-opening stories about the most notorious prisoners in recent history, as well as insight into the daily life of the most troubled and high-risk female inmates, Inside: Women Behind Bars offers a rare and revealing glimpse into the realities behind the headlines.
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14,99 €

Foolish Puckboy


Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. They’re as different as fire and ice. But that doesn’t mean the sparks won’t fly…Aleksander is newly divorced, recently out as pansexual, and ready to celebrate singledom. What better way than to party with the Collective, a supportive group of LGBTQ+ hockey players? When firefighter Gabe is called to a party gone awry, it’s business as usual. Until he literally collides with drunk, smoking hot NHL megastar Aleks. Gabe has zero interest in hockey, but could be tempted to tune in if every player looks like Aleks. There is no doubt about the heat between them, which is about the only thing the pair agree on. The new unlikely friends strike a deal – Gabe will help Aleks navigate casual dating, no strings attached. But when Gabe starts catching feelings, he struggles not to rush Aleks into something he’s not ready for. Hilarious and sexy, this friends with benefits romance will be the new obsession for fans of Rachel Reid. PuckboysBook 1: Egotistical PuckboyBook 2: Irresponsible PuckboyBook 3: Shameless PuckboyBook 4: Foolish PuckboyBook 5: Clueless PuckboyBook 6: Bromantic PuckboyBook 7: Forbidden PuckboyBook 8: Possessive PuckboyBook 9: Stubborn PuckboyBook 10: Charming Puckboy
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15,99 €

Returns and Exchanges


Following her ‘dazzling’ (The Guardian) debut, The Animators, Kayla Rae Whitaker tells the sweeping story of one Southern family’s rise and fall throughout the 1980s, a tragicomic tour de force about love and marriage, parents and children, and the promise and limitations of the American Dream. Baker-Taylor’s is a family business. Fran (née Baker) and Fred Taylor run a successful chain of discount retail stores in Kentucky and they’re cautiously expanding: Ataris and Hot Wheels, new branches and new management. With four healthy children and financial stability their own parents could have only dreamed of, Fred and Fran are the American dream: rags to riches, a family dynasty built on years of hard work and long hours. Underneath the surface, however, the business is changing at a breakneck pace, and each family member is struggling to keep up. Money is transforming Fred, and the extremes to which he will go to fit in with the high society crowd are embarrassing, if not downright dangerous. Oldest son Josiah wants nothing to do with the family business, Sam is seeing things that might not really be there, and Benny and Birdie are growing up with a fraction of the parenting that their older brothers did. Meanwhile, Fran, her family’s stable core, is falling for Wendy, a cashier at Baker- Taylor’s, risking everything along the way. While trying to maintain the facade of a perfect success story, Fred and Fran discover that in matters of love and money, once it’s gone, it’s gone — no returns, no exchanges.
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25,49 €

From Ritual to God in the Ancient Near East


Human belief systems and practices can be traced to ca. 10,000 BCE in the Ancient Near East, where the earliest evidence of ritual structures and objects can be found. Religious architecture, the relics of human skeletons, animal symbolism, statues, and icons all contributed to a complex network into which the spiritual essence of the divine was materially present. In this book, Nicola Laneri traces the transformation of the belief systems that shaped life in ancient Near Eastern communities, from prehistoric times until the advent of religious monotheism in the Levant during the first millennium BCE. Considering a range of evidence, from stone ceremonial enclosures, such as as Göbleki Tepe, to the construction of the first temples and icons of Mesopotamian polytheistic beliefs, to the Temple of Jerusalem, the iconic center of Israelite monotheism, Laneri offers new insights into the symbolic value embodied in the religious materiality produced in the ancient Near East.
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35,49 €

The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry


The Mubbles: When Berry Met Terry is the second book in a hilarious full colour graphic novel series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates. ‘I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!’ – Ellie, Mubbles fan‘I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!’ – Hugo, Mubbles fanReturn to The Isle of Smile and the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Berry, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be toda? oday the Uncertain Curtain delivers Terry - a very cute, very naughty dog! Berry is delighted to finally have a friend to play with, but Terry soon causes a lot of chaos on the Isle of Smile. Will Terry have to leave early? Or can Berry's furry plan save the da? illed with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids. Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content, including arts, crafts and many fun songs from The Mubbles world. Join our ever growing community, with over 150,000 subscribers already!Don't miss The Mubbles' other adventure, Meet the Mubbles!
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12,49 €

Történelem - Mi MICSODA Matricás rejtvényfüzet


Ezt a Mi MiCSODA matricás rejtvényfüzetet a történelem iránt érdeklődő gyerekeknek ajánljuk. A legnépszerűbb töritémák várják az ősidőktől az ókori történelmen át a kalózokig. A változatos fejtörőkkel kezdő történelembúvárok is csiszolhatják a tudásukat. Te is imádod a törit? No és a rejtvényeket? Ebben az izgalmas füzetben játszva tehetsz szert új ismeretekre a kedvenc témádban! - Furfangos rejtvények a szudokutól a labirintusig - Színes, újraragasztható matricákkal
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6,17 €

Ashen Throne - Hamvadó trón - Dragonbound 2.


Egy sárkány nem áldoz fel semmit, főként nem a szabadságát. Cassim áruló. És semmilyen bűnténytől nem riad vissza, hogy felszabadítsa magát és a többi sárkány alakváltót Eldeya királyának kegyetlen uralma alól. Lovasa, Yessa is csak egy eszköz volt számára. De az egykori ellenségből mára sokkal több lett, és a Yessa iránt érzett szerelme most mindent elvehet Cassimtól. Ha vele marad, az életét kockáztatja. Ha elhagyja, az istenek akaratával száll szembe. És ha Yessa megtudja, mit tett, örökre gyűlölni fogja… „Nagyon tetszett a könyv. Cassim és Yessa története szuper izgalmasan folytatódik, tele van lélegzetelállító és váratlan fordulatokkal.” – nietchen, lovelybooks.de „Csodálatos írói stílus. Már sóvárogva vártam ezt a részt.” – B.Frankenstein, amazon.de Nézz szembe az igazsággal… mielőtt mindent elpusztít! Szereted a fantáziadús, érzéki, tartalmas könyveket? Vidd haza nyugodtan, tetszeni fog! Fiatal nőknek, felső korhatár nélkül!
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14,08 €

Ezer ősz 3.


Bár Yan Wushi árulásának fájdalma még friss a szívében, Shen Qiao elszánja magát, hogy megmenti őt a biztos haláltól. Miközben Yan Wushi halálhíre egyre szélesebb körben elterjed, a világot a változás szele kavarja fel. Ahogy Shen Qiao igyekszik meggyógyítani Yan Wushi súlyos sérüléseit, rájön, hogy mennyire nem ismerte a démonnagyurat. A sors azonban nem ad nekik időt, hogy sokáig tétlenkedjenek. Amikor egy régi ismerős felfedi valódi természetét, Shen Qiaónak és Yan Wushinak nincs más választása, mint hogy segítséget nyújtson neki, és elkísérje egy veszélyes küldetésre. Ám ezúttal nem csak az emberektől kell tartaniuk. A hatályos jogszabályok szerint csak 18 éven felülieknek!
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18,28 €

Death on the Pearl River


Ben Canaan returns in this darkly gripping adventure mystery set in Hong Kong, sequel to the acclaimed Murder in ConstantinopleLondon, 1856. Ben Canaan is a young detective on the payroll of Her Majesty's Executive, riding high on a string of successful cases. Then a notorious crime boss turns up murdered on the city streets, the latest in a series of brutal killings targeting the most powerful men in the global opium trade.To track down the culprits and prevent more blood from being shed, Ben is sent out to the newly-founded British colony of Hong Kong: a lawless frontier town on the southern shores of China's Great Qing Dynasty.Ben is plunged headlong into a labyrinthine conspiracy, set against the backdrop of an empire in collapse and a sweeping civil war. As his hunt brings him closer to the truth and the ruthless corporate interests that want him dead, Ben is forced to choose between what is necessary and what is just.
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14,99 €

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Vol. 5


The ninja adventures continue in this second series featuring Naruto’s son, Boruto!Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story… The next generation of ninja stands in the swirling vortex of a new ninja age, with Naruto’s own son, Boruto, at the center!Sarada, Mitsuki, and Konohamaru have arrived in the Land of Wind to face off against the Divine Trees. But Konohamaru’s mission will test his mental resolve. Meanwhile, Kawaki seeks a way to gain enough strength to wipe out all his enemies.
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12,49 €

Swans Don't Swim in a Sewer


When a serial killer’s daughter is brutally murdered, he asks Sheryl McCollum to team up to catch her killer. A serial killer turns crime victim when his own daughter is the one viciously murdered. He asks law enforcement for help, but the case goes cold. Then he turns to Sheryl McCollum and the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. There’s never been a case like this in history. Sheryl and her team of experts get involved, they hatch a plan. What happens when Sheryl uses a serial killer as bait to catch a killer?
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19,99 €

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