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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.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma
What a wonderful gift for every grandmother, both new and experienced! Plenty of love, laughs, and lessons!These heartwarming, amusing, and inspirational stories were written by grandmothers, grandchildren, and everyone in between, about the amazing experience of being a grandma! You’ll read about: • becoming a new person — a grandmother • getting your grandma name • sharing advice... and also learning not to! • adventures and travel with the grandchildren • mutual, unconditional love • the wisdom of grandmas • the funny things that kids say and do • passing traditions and legacies through the generations • when grandmas and grandchildren are role models • technology, creativity, and modern grandparenting • and many more laughs and lessons!
Dogsred, Vol. 5
Ice hockey action from the creator of Golden Kamuy!Rou once chased figure-skating glory. Now he chases redemption in the ice hockey rink!The practice game between the first-years at Oinokami and the bruisers of Sekka High starts off with a bang! Right from the puck drop, Little Genma is goaded into a penalty resulting in two minutes in the pig box. Sekka’s game plan is to pound Oinokami into submission, and if fear gets the better of Oinokami’s players, it’ll be over quick. The newbies look to Coach Nihei for guidance, but Coach’s cryptic muttering is no help. Still, Rou’s not going down without a fight—he’s going to show Sekka something they haven’t seen before...beautiful ice hockey!
Zoli
‘A great book and a marvellously crafted story’ Roddy Doyle ____________________________________Zoli Novotna is a poet by accident as much as desire. As Fascism spreads over Czechoslovakia, she and her grandfather flee an unspeakable loss to join a clan of fellow Romani harpists. As Zoli shapes the ancient songs to her times, she finds her gift embraced – by her own people, and, for the first time, by the world outside their circle. But Zoli has become an instrument herself – wielded by the hands of the powerful. And her greatness in her art will see her severed and exiled from the people and tradition she loves, setting her on a path she must tread alone…‘A hymn to specificity, a clamour against homogenisation … With each voice McCann performs an astonishing feat’ Richard Eyre, Guardian ‘A writer of large and driving vision … Zoli contains passages of stunning lyricism and sharp ironic force’ New York Times ‘Poetic and beautifully observed’ Daily Telegraph
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Bůh nenávidí homosexuály, urážejí zavedený řád světa. A když je On sám nepotrestá, musíte se o to postarat vy. I když vám to způsobuje krvavá zranění na těle a pepřové pocity v duši. Kimaniho by nikdy nenapadlo, že v cizí zemi najde kostel, který homosexuály vítá a pomáhá jim. Nikdy by ho nenapadlo, že gayové z Afriky dostávají v Británii azyl jen proto, že jsou gayové. Kimani už nevěřil, že mu bude dovoleno zůstat ve vytoužené zemi, a teď mu přece svitla naděje. Byl už v životě ledasčím: Masajem, samozvaným průvodcem, vykonavatelem Boží vůle, kurýrem bez papírů. Dokáže se stát... homosexuálem?
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Blake & Mortimer - The Complete Collection Vol. 5
The two-parter Professor Sato's Three Formulae was the last Blake and Mortimer adventure written by Jacobs, and its second part would only be completed years after his death by Bob de Moor. A story set in Japan in the author's time, where the advanced technologies on display look more like foreshadowing than science-fiction. The third album in this collected edition, The Francis Blake Affair is a pure spy thriller, the sort that Jean Van Hamme does so well - a descent into Hell for Blake and an unquestionable success that ensured Blake & Mortimer would live on. Finally, the bonus material explains in detail the circumstances of how Van Hamme and Ted Benoit took over the series.
Cypress Hill: Black Sunday (Deluxe Edition)
From the weirdo mind of actor, writer, and producer Emily Hampshire (SCHITT'S CREEK, CHAPELWAITE, 12 MONKEYS), AMELIA AIERWOOD: Basic Witch follows the least-favorite daughter of L.A.'s most famous family of witches, the Aierwoods. Amelia's sisters have all followed in the footsteps of their prominent parents but everything Amelia does is just a little... off-brand. A late bloomer who has yet to find her calling, Amelia uses her powers for mostly mundane problems but even those lead to magical misfires. As her family's fame continues to rise, they have no choice but to exclude their bumbling black-sheep daughter from the next great chapter of the Aierwoods - reality TV! With the help of her adopted brother Spaghetti - who she accidentally turned into a yeti... long story - Amelia must carve her own path outside of her family's influence.
Claimed By The Enemy
Her Enemy's Secret Son Keeping his son close. Keeping her closer! Laurel’s whirlwind affair with tycoon Xander Xenakis shattered when he accused her of theft. So she walked away, carrying her pride, the truth—and his baby. Years later, Xander discovers her secret, and time hasn’t dulled his fury. The Greek won’t be denied his son. Yet each fraught interaction with Xander is scorchingly hot. It’s just a matter of time before they both ignite! To Have & To Hate Wedded in hate… Bedded for pleasure! Ivy Amis swore she’d never return to her cruel stepfather’s castello, but she’ll endure it to secure the money her charity needs. There she's confronted by her debauched—and deliciously naked—stepbrother, Giaco Tavian. Plus the bombshell that to claim her inheritance, they must wed! The real challenge is having the full brunt of Giaco’s sinful attention. Especially when their powerful desire is unleashed… Includes 2 titles! Perfect for fans of: 💸 Billionaire 🔥 Enemies to lovers 👶 Secret baby
Nothing Left Behind
They thought it was another false alarm. They were wrong… Anne Evans was a 'nuisance caller'. She would repetitively dial 999 in desperate panic, screaming down the phone that 'he' was going to burn her alive… But after years of false alarms, people stopped listening. Now, as the smoke clears, DCI Liz Field can only watch helplessly as Anne’s charred home collapses, her body still trapped inside. The blaze leaves scant evidence behind, but the more Field's team uncover in the rubble, the more disturbing the case becomes. This wasn't merely arson, it was murder, tailored to the victim’s worst nightmare. Everyone thought Anne was just a paranoid recluse. But is it really paranoia, if all that you feared comes true? Readers love NOTHING LEFT BEHIND! 'I don’t think I’ve ever physically winced so much reading a book' *****'I’ll be honest: after the first few chapters of Nothing Left Behind, I found myself double-checking my own front door locks' *****'One of my all time favourite book detectives' *****'Such a page turner. The pacing is sharp and relentless' *****'There's a real sense of how human these characters are' *****'Fast-paced, tense, and full of shocks' *****'The story just keeps tightening, layering dread with urgency, and it honestly reads like a one-sitting kind of thriller' *****'This series is just getting better and better' *****'Can absolutely be read as a standalone novel but also builds on book 1 which I appreciated' *****
Blake & Mortimer - The Complete Collection Vol. 8
In this eighth volume of the Complete Collection, the next Blake & Mortimer written - in two parts - by Jean Van Hamme and illustrated by three different artists, brings the reader along on one of Professor Mortimer's favourite activities: archaeology - and if there are echoes of Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade in The Curse of the 30 Pieces of Silver, the story is all the better for it. For the third album collected in this volume, The Oath of the Five Lords, the style is more Agatha Christie, with a thriller set in the heart of England that reveals some dark aspects of Captain Blake's career as a spy - giving the character more depth and credibility. Finally, the bonus material goes over the difficulties encountered to produce the first two albums in great detail.
A Deadly Night at the Theatre
MURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London''s theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can''t help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro''s new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what''s going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy''s dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn''t do it. The play''s the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what''s real, and what''s just theatre?Whether you''ve read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . .''Dame Agatha would approve'' DAILY MAIL''An absolute treat of a read . . . Perfect weekend reading!'' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL''Hugely entertaining'' THE TIMES''The best kind of book to curl up'' KRISTEN PERRIN, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER ''The perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun!'' IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants''A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime'' S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT''A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY
Riftborne
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe gorgeous standard edition of Riftborne, with beautiful jacket effects, illustrated endpapers and a special hardcover case design. AN UNLEASHED POWER. AN ALL-CONSUMING DESIRE. Decades after a rebellion tore through the Isle of Sidhe, Fia Riftborne has learnt three important lessons to survival: keep your head down, don’t draw attention to yourself, and avoid the Sídhe Guard at all costs. That isn’t so easy though when she harbours a secret power, one that would paint a target on her back if discovered. But, after a simple errand goes awry and her explosive power erupts, Fia knows she can no longer hide in the shadows. Only, the swift punishment she expected never materialises. Instead, the elusive General Laryk Ashford offers her a choice: join the Sídhe Guard. . .or face execution. Soon, Fia faces another impossible choice: surrender to the chaos within and risk destroying everything she holds dear or become a weapon in the hands of those who took everything from her. Including the alluring General who is starting to consume her every thought. . . This slow-burn, true enemies-to-lovers romantasy filled with high stakes and political intrigue is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses. 'EVERYTHING I LOVE IN ROMANTASY' - Demi Winters, author of The Road of Bones--------------------------------------------------------------------------Reader’s reviews for Riftborne:‘I feel like I am going to explode because I need to talk to everyone about this book. I am about to be so insufferable about it.’'If you loved Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, or Serpent and the of Wings and Night you're going to adore this series.'‘I don't know what they put in this highly addictive book but I was hooked from the start!''RUN, don’t walk, to pick this up!'‘If I could give this book 6 stars I would!!’‘I’m devastated that I’ll never be able to read this again for the first time.’‘Okay wow…I DEVOURED this book. The FMC…The MMC…The plotline…The supporting characters…I really fell in love with every aspect of this book.’‘I’ll be living on the Isle of Sídhe for the unforeseeable future thank you.’‘Omg absolutely made it on to my god tier/six star reads list.’
We Live Here Now
THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!'Full of clever twists and surprises' HARLAN COBEN'The summer read everyone is talking about' WOMAN & HOME'Stunning, shocking, terrifying' CHRIS WHITAKER'Atmospheric, immersive, surprising, a master class in twists' NEW YORK TIMES'Sarah Pinborough is at the absolute top of her game' LISA JEWELL'You'll be hooked on this thriller with a twist you could never predict' THE SUN'I'm saying nothing more except you NEED to experience We Live Here Now' JANICE HALLETT'A genuinely creepy haunted house novel' LIZ NUGENT'This gothic chiller has its own secret that will have you gasping' HEATIf their new home doesn't break them, their secrets will... When Emily wakes from a coma following an accident that nearly kills her, she finds herself agreeing to move from London to the wild moors of Devon with her husband Freddie. A fresh start is exactly what their marriage needs. As their car pulls up to Larkin Lodge, their dream country home, Emily's heart sinks. Outside, everything is covered in an icy gray mist. Inside, the air is filled with dust and abandonment. And then she finds the empty suite on the second floor. A room so bleak, so cold, so void of anything good. Something bad happened in here. Someone dies in here. Why can't Freddie feel the darkness that stirs within its wall? here's something wrong with the house, this strange house, where the floorboards creak at night, the doors rattle, the windows slam shut, the taps turn on and off - and on and off. But if the house is hiding something, so are Emily and Freddie... ***Your favourite authors can't get enough of We Live Here Now:'A chilling, darkly atmospheric thrill ride' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'This is Sarah Pinborough at her mind-bending best' RUTH WARE'Eerie, clever, and darkly funny' NICCI CLOKE'Pacy, creepy, and devilishly plotted' SUSI HOLLIDAY'Brilliantly chilling' JOHN MARRS'You can imagine Edgar Allen Poe himself applauding' ALEX NORTH'Original, spooky, and full of twists' NIKKI MACKAY 'Tantalising and laced with menace, this is magnificent thriller writing from an expert' DAILY MAIL
Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Curious Case of the Bloodless Hound
Dive into the strange, spooky, and spectacular world of Monsterton, where being different just might be the key to belonging. This sequel book (a blend of prose and full-color comic storytelling) will appeal to fans of Brian Selznick's The Marvels and Scott Cawthon's Five Nights at Freddy’s.In this second installment of the critically acclaimed Otto Normal's Monsterton series, a bloodless hound is on the prowl. Otto must embark on a mission – along with his friends Hamish, a patchwork pirate boy, and Luck, an energetic zombie – to confront the strange horrors hidden within Monsterton’s twisting forests. This highly illustrated, full-color graphic novel and narrative text hybrid is filled with mystery, adventure, and eerie humor. Otto Normal's Monsterton: The Curious Case of the Bloodless Hound will capture readers with its haunting beauty, complex characters, and unforgettable journey. "McKechnie capably balances the characters’ humorous antics with steadily rising stakes while Estrada’s animated illustrations expertly utilize light and shadow to deepen the atmosphere of this promising series opener, a dual debut." - Publisher's Weekly, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (vol 1.) "Rich illustrations amp up the delightful eeriness with deeply saturated colors and a playfully rendered cast of ragtag characters who will leave readers eager for the next installment." - Kirkus Reviews, for Otto Normal's Monsterton (vol 1.)
Poems for Gardeners
The poetry in Poems for Gardeners is inspired by the ever popular pastime of gardening and being in nature. Whether it’s a gift for a keen gardener in your life, or a source of inspiration for your own garden, there is something for everyone in this lovely anthology. The book follows the pattern of the gardening year and is divided into sections: spring, when green shoots start to appear; summer, when plants grow in earnest, followed by high summer with its sultry days and warm nights. Then comes autumn and winter, when the year ends with frost and bare branches. Filled to the brim with classic poetry, this collection contains poems about birds, plants, trees, flowers, weeds, bugs and butterflies, weather and wildlife, from poets such as William Wordsworth, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library poetry series of stunning, quarter-clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is compiled by publisher and anthologist Gaby Morgan, with an introduction by Alice Vincent.
The Little House that Needed a Witch
Deep in the forest sat a little witch's house, but the old witch who'd lived there had gone for good. The little house felt empty and alone. As the seasons changed, grass grew tall around it and mushrooms began to sprout from its roof. The little house knew it must find a new witch or it would fall down. What to do? Creaking, the little house stood up and set out on a journey. Would it find a witch in need of a hous? his charming original fairy tale from Sophie Pluim, illustrator of The Runaway Pancake, celebrates change and being open to new beginnings.
Peggy Goes Gardening
Join Peggy and her mother on a delightful day in the garden! Determined to help with every task, Peggy eagerly exclaims, "I'll do it, I'll do it!" as she plants beans, waters seedlings, removes weeds and tastes raspberries. Though the results aren't always perfect, Peggy's cheerful spirit never waivers. This charming book celebrates the small joys of everyday life paired with heart-warming illustrations and endearing messages of persistence and determination.
Meet Me at Apple Blossom Lane
One small town. One second chance. The perfect read for fans of Bonnie Woods! 'Second chance romance at its best!' Lilac Mills 'A sweet, shiny apple of a book!' Jeevani Charika 'It's impossible to read this book without smiling!' Victoria Springfield ‘Leaves you smiling [and] a little softer’ ? ‘One of my favourite feel-good reads so far this year’ ? ‘A little emotional, a little spicy, and full of heart’ ? 'You just read and escape.' ? Spring is blooming, but love coach Alyssa’s life decidedly isn’t. In one night, she finds herself dumped, homeless and on the cusp of losing her hard-won career – all of which she must hide from her loyal Instagram followers. Desperate to claw back her career, Alyssa can’t turn down the opportunity to test a new matchmaking app – even though it goes against everything she believes in… and involves working with the man who was her first love. Devan Shaw’s devastating betrayal has haunted Alyssa ever since she left her hometown to reinvent herself in London, but face to face, she’s distracted by their rekindled – and unwanted – chemistry. With her career on the line, Alyssa vows to show Devan that she’s been living her best life without him. But can she resist the charms of Apple Blossom Lane, her hometown’s quirky residents and the one man she’s secretly been dreaming of? Perfect for fans of: 🌸 Second chances at love 🌸 Swoon-worthy yearning 🌸 Misunderstandings 🌸 A sprinkling of spice 'Second chance romance at its best!' LILAC MILLS 'A sweet, shiny apple of a book!' JEEVANI CHARIKA 'It's impossible to read this book without smiling!' VICTORIA SPRINGFIELD 'Sparky, sexy and fun.' GEORGIA HILL 'A gorgeous sweet and spicy spring romcom … I loved every page!' RACHEL BURTON 'A gorgeous hug of a book wrapped in a fabulous setting, with love and community at heart. Witty, warm and wonderful, I loved it.' SUZANNE SNOW 'A vibrant gem of a second chance romance, full of energy and love – perfect for Spring!' PERNILLE HUGHES Readers adore Anita Faulkner's blossoming second chance romance! 🌸 ? 'I read this in one sitting as it was so good.' ? '[A] truly delicious spring romance book!' ? 'Will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, hopeful and content!' Praise for Anita Faulkner: 'Cosy, charming and utterly captivating' HEIDI SWAIN 'Full of fun and colour' BELLA OSBORNE 'Endlessly joy-lit. Bursting with character and warmth' CHRISTIE BARLOW 'A heart-warming and uplifting romance!' HOLLY MARTIN 'Quirky and joy filled!' Reader review ? 'Her writing just gets better and better' Reader review ? 'Timeless, cosy (and a little bit spicy) romance!' Reader review ? 'I adored the mix of tropes… and some genuinely heartwarming friendships' Reader review ?
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