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The Caretaker
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:
Caretaker urgently needed. Three days of work. Competitive pay. Serious applicants ONLY.
Macy Mullins can't say why the job posting grabbed her attention-it had the pull of a fisherman's lure, barbed hook and all-vaguely ominous. But after an endless string of failed job interviews, she's not exactly in the position to be picky. She has rent to pay, groceries to buy, and a younger sister to provide for.
Besides, it's only three days' work…
Three days, cooped up in a stranger's house, surrounded by Oregon Coast wilderness.
What starts as a peculiar side gig soon becomes a waking nightmare. An incomprehensible evil may dwell on this property-and Macy Mullins might just be the only thing standing between it, and the rest of humanity.
Follow the Rites...
Follow the Rites...
Follow the Rites...
Mars One
ONE SMALL STEP. ONE FATAL MISTAKE.
On the barren plains of the Kazakh Steppe, Alyssa Wright stands on the brink of the most ambitious space flight in history: a one-way mission to Mars.
But when disaster strikes, she begins to uncover a conspiracy that threatens her life - and the lives of everyone on board.
In Hong Kong, a coder vanishes from his home, leaving nothing behind but a cryptic warning and his cat. Pursued by violent forces, his sister finds herself on the run, in possession of the one thing capable of saving him.
Amidst a dark vacuum of nothingness, as the Argo spaceship hurtles toward Mars, the crew realise that someone is sabotaging the mission from the inside. Every second brings them closer to catastrophe, and time is running out.
Across Earth and space, three stories collide in a breathless thriller that asks: what is the price of progress, and who must pay it?
Víra vrytá pod kůži
Tetování – dnes moderní trend, dříve znak trestanců, kód kriminálního podsvětí či „exotický prvek“ vzdálených kultur. A také znamení víry v křesťanského Boha?
Autoři se obracejí k úvodním sedmi stoletím našeho letopočtu a sledují vztah prvních křesťanů k trvalému označování těla. Představují historické texty a archeologické nálezy a popisují zapomenuté významy tělesných znamení v kontextu tehdejších náboženských sporů.
Moře času
Stačí pár dní a z úplňku je nov,
svítí jen oči kocourů a sov.
Ženám se náhle nedostává slov
a začíná nám éra katastrof.
S dnešním stavem světa se Jiří Žáček vyrovnává s nadhledem. Odkládá růžové brýle a vidí obraz světa, který nepotěší, a přesto v něm objevuje krásu, radost a naději. Éra katastrof je proti humoru a zdravému rozumu bezmocná.
Till Death Us Do Part
'A new star in the crime-writing firmament' Elly GriffthsThe charming and delightfully cosy debut crime novel from Reverend Penny Stephens. Weddings can be murder . . . Reverend Clare Brakespear is used to a challenge. With a young family to wrangle, a parish to manage and a particularly excitable Golden Retriever by her side, life is never dull. But when she attends a wedding where one of the guests is fatally stabbed with a cake knife, even Clare admits that she might have been given too much to handle this time. As the police investigate the murder, they zero-in on one woman as their prime suspect, who they believe had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime. The trouble is, Clare is convinced that they have the wrong person. She might not understand forensic testing and finger-tip searches, but if there's one thing Clare does know, it's people and the complexities of their emotional lives. So she decides to take matters into her own hands. However, investigating a murder is no mean feat and Clare soon finds herself embroiled in a complex web of family secrets and deceptions. Is she in way over her head or can she find the real killer before an innocent woman is sent down?
American Woman
A young fugitive is drawn into a group of revolutionaries in this absorbing novel from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author‘I couldn’t put American Woman down’ Joan Didion‘A fascinating portrait of dangerous fragility’ New York TimesOn the run after an act of violence against the American government, twenty-five-year-old Jenny Shimada is drawn into caring for three younger fugitives. One of them, the kidnapped granddaughter of a San Francisco millionaire, has become a national celebrity for joining her captors’ revolutionary cell. Yet as Jenny and her charges pursue their destinies from an old farmhouse in upstate New York to California, isolation turns to paranoia and their radical ideals soon begin to fracture. ‘Beautiful… A work of real achievement’ Jennifer Egan‘Mesmerising’ Vanity Fair‘Riveting, deeply affecting’ Jhumpa Lahiri'Amazing…compelling’ Los Angeles Times
Frida
'The portrait of a fascinating, eccentric, and indomitable woman . . . an incandescent novel' Elle'No author has yet captured Frida's tragic life in words as sensually and passionately as this' Grazia'Claire Berest writes as captivatingly and vividly as Frida Kahlo painted' Paris MatchWINNER OF ELLE FRANCE'S GRAND PRIX DES LECTRICES*This is the story of Diego and Frida who couldn't live without each other. They meet at a party. She knows everything about him, about his mythology, and he knows nothing of her, she is nobody. He is Mexico's greatest artist. She drinks like a sailor, wears flowers in her hair, talks openly about sex, loves attending protests and parties to wake the dead. She is from Coyoacán, twenty years his junior and with a broken spine to boot. Even when her body is wracked with pain, she paints. There were two great accidents in her life. The first was when that streetcar hit her . . . but by far the worst was meeting him. Translated into English for the first time, Claire Berest's award-winning novel is a striking and lyrical fictional imagining of the vibrant life and tumultuous marriage of one of the world's most enigmatic and beloved artists: Frida Kahlo. Perfect for fans of The Artist, The Safekeep, Tracy Chevalier and Ali Smith.
Event Horizon
Seventeen-year-old Milde is from the Outskirts, a place beyond the mountains where the dirt is corpse-rich, where mothers and daughters, banished from society, make their living – without rights, access to care or legal status. But Milde refuses to accept the order of things and, together with two friends, she revolts against the government’s injustice. Arrested, imprisoned and tortured, Milde is eventually presented with a stark choice: a public execution, or participation in an experimental mission that will send her into space, into a black hole known as the Mass. She chooses the Mass, opting to face its fathomless depth and loneliness rather than hurt the morale of her weary community back home. Collapsing and expanding myth and reality, Event Horizon is an exquisite existential novel, dark as deep space, and woven with reflections on oppression, solidarity, trauma and loss.
The God and the Gwisin
In the sequel to The God and the Gumiho, a trickster god must work with his reincarnated lost love to solve the mystery of his brother's murder on board a luxury underworld cruise ship in this charming and clever contemporary fantasy romance.
Can reincarnated love ever be the same?
Seokga the No-Longer-Fallen is looking for his love. Since he lost Hani nothing has felt right - and he's been desperately searching for her reincarnated form ever since.
When the red thread of fate finally leads Seokga to a cruise down the river of the dead, the woman he finds isn't Hani . . . her name is Yoo Kisa, and she has no memory of Seokga - and no interest in regaining it either.
But then the Heavenly Emperor is murdered aboard the ship, and it falls to Seokga and Kisa to solve the crime before the cruise ends. As the mystery draws them closer, they will have to decide what they truly mean to each other.
The fate of their world might just depend on it. . .
Marcel Duchamp
As the most comprehensive publication on Marcel Duchamp to date, this lavishly illustrated volume spans six decades of his creative output, offering a sumptuous visual introduction for newcomers and serving as an indispensable resource for artists and scholars.
More than any other modern artist, Marcel Duchamp challenged and transformed the very definition of art. Published to accompany the first North American retrospective of his work in more than fifty years, organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Philadelphia Art Museum, the exhibition and catalogue leverage two of the most important collections of Duchamp’s art in the world to bring together legendary works for the first time in decades. Lavishly illustrated with more than 300 works spanning six decades?including painting, sculpture, readymades, film, photography, and ephemera?and featuring a deeply researched chronology interwoven with archival and documentary material, Marcel Duchamp offers a new generation the first opportunity to experience the breadth of Duchamp’s revolutionary work.
An expansive introduction by curators Ann Temkin, Michelle Kuo, and Matthew Affron explores Duchamp’s radical rethinking of art and the museum, transformation of authorship, innovative exhibition and installation displays, and a lifelong dedication to changing the relationship between art and life. Revealing new dimensions of his conceptual brilliance, subversive wit, and lasting impact on generations of artists, Marcel Duchamp is a rich visual compendium and an essential scholarly resource for anyone seeking to understand an artist who changed the course of modern art.
How Italy Feels Through the Lens, Region by Region
How Italy Feels: Through the Lens, Region by Region is a stunning, photo-forward guide that aims to break through the homogenisation of the country's narrative to harness the true experience of Italy, created by globally renowned editorial platform Italy Segreta.
Each chapter is dedicated to one of Italy's 20 regions, shot by one photographer who is based in that respective region, with additional secret gem travel information from the Italy Segreta team. Moving the spotlight from the over-circulated images of places like Amalfi and Cinque Terre, readers will be introduced to lesser-known but equally beautiful regions like Marche and Molise through the intimate lens and recommendations of those who know it best.
This book captures not only the beauty of the Italian peninsula, but the way everyone - whether locals or visitors - experience the country's marvelously complex regions. How Italy Feels offers an escape into the light, sounds, smells and feelings of Italy straight from your coffee table.
Experiences Matter: Wolf's Big New Family
Wolf''s Big New Family offers a gentle introduction to the experience of becoming a larger stepfamily for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of becoming a blended family. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.When Gecko and his dad move into Wolf''s house with his mum and sister, Wolf is worried. He likes Gecko and Gecko''s dad, but he doesn''t want his family to change. Tiger''s mum helps him to think of things they can do together ...The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
Please Pay Attention
Three starred reviews! A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss, grief, and the aftermath of trauma following a school shooting in a world that wasn’t built for her in this “intimate, lyrical” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It.There is a Before and an After for sixth grader Bea Coughlin. Before the shooting at her school that took the lives of her classmates and teacher and After, when she must figure out how to grieve, live, and keep rolling forward. But as her community rallies in a tidal wave of marches and speeches and protests, Bea can’t get past the helplessness she felt in her wheelchair as others around her took cover. Through the help of therapeutic horseback riding, Bea finally begins to feel like herself again. And as she heals, she finds her voice and the bravery to demand change.
The Kindness of Strangers
Honor Wilson, self-styled Bohemian woman of means, runs a small literary journal and lodgings out of her Chelsea rooming house on Tregunter Road, where she lives alongside her ''dear houseguests;'' poet Robbie, aspiring socialite Mina, artists'' model George, and writer and widower Saul. When a man arrives at Tregunter Road looking for lodgings, the housemates sense something is amiss. Despite their protestations, Honor lets Jimmy move in.As they try to figure out if there really is something rotten about Jimmy, secrets, jealousies, and vengeful fantasies come to light, disrupting the careful balance of allegiances at the house, leading, ultimately, to a murder that will implicate everyone...
The Gospel of John (KJV)
Enjoy the profound insights of The Gospel of John in this appealing new edition, filled with inspiring photographs. The Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books of the Bible. It offers intimate and deep insights into Jesus' life and teachings, emphasizing themes of love, light, and eternal life. This special edition features beautiful photography and a fresh, modern design.
Her Many Faces
*A LISA JEWELL PICK IN Woman & Home*‘Brilliantly structured’ LISA JEWELL 'So original, thrilling and utterly addictive' ALICE FEENEY'Beautifully written, experimental, and fast-paced. I’m addicted' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Unique, punchy and super-smart' ABIGAIL DEAN ONE TRIAL. FIVE TRUTHS. BUT ARE THEY READY FOR HER? hen Katie is charged with murdering four men at the exclusive private club where she’s a waitress, her personal life and upbringing are thrust into the spotlight. During the trial, the people closest to Katie start to question how well they really know her. Her father remembers the sweet schoolgirl. Her childhood friend misses her kindness and protection. Her lover regrets ever falling for her. Her lawyer believes she is hiding something. A journalist is convinced she is a cold-blooded killer. To each of them she's someone different. But is she guilt? EADERS LOVE HER MANY FACES:‘Utterly compelling and had me hooked from the first to the last page!’‘Such clever, edgy writing’‘Simply brilliant. Five massive stars for this one’‘An original, completely immersive reading experience’‘Nicci Cloke delivers a masterclass in unreliable narration’
Meet the Parents
"We're so excited to have you here in our home." My boyfriend's mother smiles at me too wide. His father's eyes are hard. It's like they're hiding something. But of course, I already know that... The mother: Stay-at-home mother Marta has always been overlooked by her husband. She's not about to let the beautiful Gina take Owen away too. Marta will get Gina to trust her. And then she has a plan of her own. The son: Owen is certain he wants to marry Gina. They just have to get through this weekend. His mom can be overprotective. But Owen knows what she's hiding. The girlfriend: Ever since purposefully running into Dr Owen Whitlock at the hospital, Gina has been playing the doting girlfriend. She didn't mean to fall for Owen for real... Now she's finally meeting his parents. And she'll do anything to make sure they never find out who she really is. By the end of the weekend, the Whitlocks' beautiful house will have burned to the ground. And someone won't make it out alive... Meet the Parents is an absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you up reading late into the night! Fans of The Housemaid, The Girl in Seat 2A and The Perfect Marriage will be totally hooked. Readers love Meet the Parents:"WOW WOW! A rollercoaster ride from start to finish... I couldn't put it down...My mind was spinning... Gripping!" NetGalley reviewer, ?"I DEVOURED this book. It had me hooked from the first page to the last... Brilliant." Goodreads reviewer, ?"WOW! So freakin' good! I could not put it down!... I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and my heart was racing." Goodreads reviewer, ?"I was addicted to this from page one and I really struggled to put it down (it's nearly 2am and I just had to stay up to finish it)... The ending had my jaw on the floor." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Jaw dropping ending, OMG! I love Emily Shiner... I couldn't put this book down." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Absolutely incredible!... I literally gasped out loud in shock! Wow what a ride... 10/10 would recommend... Raving about this book to anyone that will listen." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Absolutely unputdownable... This bookshould come with a warning... this has been impossible to put down... Completely jaw-dropping!" littlemissbooklover87,?"I absolutely binged this book and finished it in just one sitting! I could not put it down! It is the definition of thrilling! I was completely hooked." sophs.book.club, ?"Kept me on the edge of my seat... This book is impossible to put down... A must-read... I was left breathless." schiel_good_reads, ?"Wow! What an amazing thriller... I sped through all of the chapters ...The ending was just perfect!" roxyrecommends, ?"Oh my gosh! I absolutely devoured this book... Truly on the edge of my seat for this rollercoaster ride... Totally loved it!" NetGalley reviewer, ?
Tarocle™ of Oz
The Tarocle of Oz deck merges the wisdom of tarot with original channeled oracle insights. Featuring seventy-eight beautifully hand-illustrated cards, each depicting L. Frank Baum’s Oz characters, this deck offers unique messages for beginners to seasoned readers, enabling versatile readings as a combined tarot-oracle experience or as an individual deck. Immerse yourself in the marvelous land of Oz with The Tarocle of Oz deck, where tarot meets oracle in a quirky character-filled fusion of imagery and insight. This unique deck comprises seventy-eight beautifully hand-illustrated cards, each inspired by the iconic characters of L. Frank Baum’s Land of Oz. It brings traditional tarot wisdom and inviting oracle messages together in a cohesive format that’s suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Each card in The Tarocle of Oz introduces its own narrative, with an oracle message at the top and traditional tarot at the bottom of each card plus a distinct tarocle message detailed in the comprehensive guidebook. The depiction of Oz’s beloved characters provides a narrative-rich experience that enriches readings with magical insights and reflections. The versatility of The Tarocle of Oz allows for diverse approaches to cartomancy. Use it as a unified tarot and oracle deck for a holistic reading or either element separately for focused insights. The deck caters to various reading styles and preferences—be it a quick card pull for morning inspiration, a thoughtful oracle session for daily guidance, or a thorough tarot spread to navigate the complexities of the week. Its adaptability ensures that it’s the only deck you’ll ever need, providing endless possibilities for exploration and growth in your personal practice.
The Mesopotamian Riddle
An “adventure tale for puzzle lovers and Indiana Jones fans alike” (The Washington Post) following three free-spirited Victorians on their twenty-year quest to decipher cuneiform, the oldest writing in the world—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu. It was one of history’s great vanishing acts. Around 3,400 BCE, a scribe in the mud-walled city-state of Uruk picked up a reed stylus to press tiny symbols into clay. For the next three thousand years, wedge-shape cuneiform script would record the military conquests, scientific discoveries, and epic literature of the great kingdoms of Mesopotamia. And then…the meaning of the characters was lost. London, 1857. In an era obsessed with human progress, mysterious palaces emerging from the desert sands have captured the Victorian public’s imagination. Assyria, Babylon, the mighty Persian Empire… these civilizations had gone down in the annals as the great antagonists to ancient Greece and ancient Israel. What did these “bad guys” of Western history have to say for themselves? What were their values, their rituals, their understandings of their place in the universe? What was it like simply to be human at the dawn of recorded history? Enter a swashbuckling archaeologist, a suave military officer turned diplomat, and a cloistered Irish rector, all vying for glory in a race to decipher the script that would enable humans to peer farther back into our history than ever before. From the ruins of Persepolis to lawless outposts of the crumbling Ottoman Empire, let The Mesopotamian Riddle whisk you off on “an epic intellectual adventure” (The Wall Street Journal) through the golden age of archaeology in an epic quest to understand where we came from—and where we perhaps might go.
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