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Henry the Artistic Dog
Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.
Dream Logic
Last night I dreamt I was Emily BronteI was hanging linen on the line, washed the old-fashioned way ... Lost moments and memories provide a window onto a time before the present, a place where the past is full and vivid yet never quite within reach. This is a search for something missing but unknown, a farewell without being certain it is goodbye. Satya Bosman sets out on a journey through myth and relationships, interior lives and everyday moments, carrying an alluring feeling of connection that lingers on the edge of the senses as we ask - is this where I belong? Full of longing, Dream Logic opens the space between loss and renewal, where the idea of what might have been weaves through real memory, and becomes just as powerful. *Praise for Satya Bosman* ‘[Satya Bosman] brings to this debutthe assurance of a poet attuned to nuance and silence … Lyrical yetgrounded, Dream Logic invites readers to linger in the spaces betweenthings — where absence hums with meaning, and where the boundaries between thereal and the remembered dissolve into something tender, uncertain, and true’ – The Madrid Review 'Funny and odd and charming ... This felt alive, it carried me along and left me wanting more' - Ella Frears, judge of the Kent & Sussex Poetry Society Annual Folio Competition 2025 on her prize-winning entry About the Author:Satya Bosman is the founder and co-editor of the Black Cat Poetry Press. She has been featured in several publications including 14 Magazine, Acropolis Journal, The Lake, Porridge Magazine and The Storms Journal. Her poetry won Third Prize in the Kent & Sussex Poetry Society annual folio competition 2025 judged by Ella Frears.
Tak na to zapomeň, sestro
Ve Vlčicích není nikdy klid. Gábina s Klárou se snaží, aby jim vůbec nic z toho, co se v městečku děje, neuniklo, ale zdá se, že jejich manželé se snaží zaměstnat je něčím jiným, nějakou činností, při níž by jim taky jednou nešlo o krk. To se jim ale moc nedaří…
Protože v okolí Vlčic řádí žháři, nová kamarádka Jana má problém se svojí nadcházející snachou a v rodině cirkusáků Talpových se chystá svatba. Gábina se připlete pod nohy žhářům a Klára se vydává na pátrací pouť, na jejímž konci by se mělo objevit utajované dítě, plod zakázané lásky… Dvě vyhlášené sběratelky novinek se však tentokrát do všeho nějak zamotají a do pátrání, ve kterém opět jde jedné sestře o život, se musí zapojit úplně všichni.
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Kovbojové na moři
Petr Kos debutuje knihou, na kterou sbíral materiál dlouhých patnáct let. Ale jak říká, všechno má svůj správný čas. Napřed bylo nutné kus dobrodružného života prožít, aby o něm mohl začít psát. A nejspíš i proto jeho kniha působí jako zjevení. Zčásti vznikla na palubě Anny z Troms?. Tu vlastníma rukama zachránil před osudem jiných starých lodí, které už se na moře nikdy nedostanou. Ale dno téhle knihy je ještě o hodně hlubší.
Zápisky zachycující záchranu Anny a cestopisné črty o plavbách podél norského pobřeží se prolínají se vzpomínkami na dobu, kterou autor strávil mezi rybáři na Aljašce. Na hladinu se vynořují dávné příběhy o moři, o lodích, o chlapské vůli – žít dál svůj život, i když třeba zrovna za moc nestojí, když je zrovna nejtěžší nebo začíná v padesátých letech v komunistickém Československu. Jsou to příběhy, které se vypráví jen zřídka, a jen těm, kdo si to zaslouží. Tahle kniha je cítit dehtem, potem, solí a rybinou, ale především dnes už vzácnou opravdovostí.
„Jsou lidé, kteří o dobrodružství sní – a pak jsou čistokrevní dobrodruzi. Petr Kos patří mezi ty, kteří se nebojí zvednout kotvy a pustit se do neznáma.“
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The Proposition of the Season
Perfect for Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! Fall in love with the Fairfax family and make this your favourite new Regency series… ‘And you’ve come here today to read me a lecture in all my deplorable habits?’ ‘No…’ she stalled, wracking her brain for inspiration and failing, ‘I’ve come here to ask you to marry me!’ After three disastrous seasons, bookish Josephine Fairfax believes that she is long past the age of finding her perfect fictional hero. But when her brother’s loathsome Monstrous Marriage Masterplan results in her youngest sister Matilda’s engagement to the vastly unsuitable Lord Huntingly, even she must draw the line. Josephine may be the bluestocking sister, but she is still a Fairfax who will sacrifice anything for family, even proposing marriage to a man who may be the most dangerous gentleman in the ton… Each book in the Fairfax Sisters series can be read as a standalone. Praise for The Proposition of the Season: 'A delightfully lighthearted regency romp. Five stars from me' ? 'Lord Huntingly is the regency bad boy of my dreams' ? 'This book will keep you coming back for more' ? 'This book is a rollercoaster, evoking classic Bronte and Austen works, and keeping the reader gripped until the last page' ? 'A historical romance with a bit of mystery and a strong heroine who asks questions instead of waiting around for answers' ? 'Lighthearted and charming, it’s the perfect nostalgic read' ? 'The perfect mix between Bridgerton and a Katrina Kendrick book - and I ATE this up' ? 'How I love a story of sisters, and Michelle Kenney has conjured up four sparky modern-minded Fairfax girls. The dialogue is quick-fire, plot complex and satisfying, the men heroic and rich' Jane Dunn, Sunday Times bestselling author
The Perfect Wedding
'The plot twist slapped me across the face so hard I couldn’t control my breathing' ? Netgalley reviewer 'If you think you’ve read every possible twist in a psychological thriller… think again' ? Netgalley reviewer 'My heart was pounding'? Netgalley reviewer A torn-up bride. Louise’s wedding day is supposed to be the best of her life, but her daily battle with chronic pain and paranoia provides a stark reminder of the past she barely escaped. A cheating groom. The groom is also suffering from more than wedding day jitters – he’s in love with the maid of honour and must decide between jilting his bride or continuing to live a lie. The biggest day of their lives… Once their vows are uttered, neither the bride nor groom can keep their secrets contained. And when Louise stumbles across a freshly-dead body in the hotel grounds, she realises her terrifying past was impossible to flee all along… Suspenseful and perfectly plotted, you won't guess the twist in this masterful crime thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Adele Parks. 'A masterpiece of thrilling fiction' ? Netgalley reviewer 'This was hard to put down. So many twists and turns' ? Netgalley reviewer 'Fast paced, captivating and filled with twists' ? Netgalley reviewer 'I cannot recommend The Perfect Wedding highly enough. It is a thrilling, character-driven mystery that I encourage everyone to add to their reading list' ? Netgalley reviewer 'A fast paced read that has you easily turning pages and wanting to know more with each new bit you read' ? Netgalley reviewer
MotherKind
A deeply moving novel about hopeful beginnings and profound endings - from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Night Watch''A brilliant writer, utterly original and with an astonishing range'' IAN McEWAN''Phillips combines extraordinary perception with extraordinary versatility and power'' MARGARET ATWOOD''Shimmering prose, fierce realism and probing meditativeness'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH''The beauty and originality of MotherKind are undeniable'' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTOne summer''s day, 30-year-old Kate flies to her Appalachian hometown to tell her mother she is pregnant. But when she arrives, her mother reveals that she doesn''t have long to live. Kate is suddenly thrust into roles of enormous responsibility, caring for both her child and her terminally ill mother. In the same year that she watches her newborn grow, Kate witnesses the gradual disappearance of a woman who has been her best friend and mentor her entire life, and is forced to reckon with devastating loss alongside a joyful new beginning.
A Place Both Wonderful and Strange
For the first time, the complete history of David Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks, told through fascinatingly detailed reporting and exclusive interviews with the show's cast and creators. 'The high point of TV as a medium. David Lynch's Twin Peaks may never be bettered.' Guardian'Anybody making one-hour drama today who says he wasn't influenced by David Lynch is lying.' David ChaseFrom its initial broadcast in 1990 to the unexpected and hugely acclaimed return of the series some twenty-five years later, Twin Peaks garnered millions of fans across the world - though from the first episode, studio executives had predicted the inevitable failure of the show. In A Place Both Wonderful and Strange, film and TV critic Scott Meslow takes us behind the (red) curtain of Twin Peaks and into the unique and immersive world created by David Lynch and Mark Frost. Meslow has conducted dozens of original interviews with cast and crew - including Mark Frost, Sherilyn Fenn, James Marshall and Ray Wise - which shed new light on this extraordinary work that often raised as many questions as it answered. With David Lynch's passing in 2025, there may never be another return to the unforgettable town of Twin Peaks, yet A Place Both Wonderful and Strange draws readers back once again to the inimitable experience of the show and offers fascinating new insights and perspectives.
Tracing Your Ancestors Using What They Left Behind
Old photographs without names. Family heirlooms with unknown origins. Objects whispering stories lost to time. In this fascinating journey of historical detective work, experienced genealogist Simon Wills pieces together the mysteries behind everyday artefacts, from portraits and tobacco jars to diaries, and even a simple silver cigarette case, allowing us to create a complete picture of the lives of those lost to history and time. Through meticulous research, many examples and case studies, this book delves into incomplete histories, revealing the identities and achievements of people once on the brink of anonymity. If you’ve ever wondered about the past behind an old family possession, this book will inspire you to look closer, search deeper, and discover the extraordinary tales sometimes hidden in the seemingly ordinary, allowing us to know and understand our ancestors from a different perspective.
Arriva The Shires
Serving the main towns of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and South Bedfordshire and with Green Line routes into Central London, Arriva The Shires had around 350 vehicles by the early 2010s. In 2013, the Milton Keynes fleet was absorbed into The Shires licence, around the same time as a guided busway opened between Luton and Dunstable. Following Arriva’s changes to management and licences, the Hertfordshire operations and garages moved to Kent Thameside in 2016. At the same time, the London-contracted services passed with Watford Garage to Arriva London North, leaving the company to serve south Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. It was all change again in 2024 with the closure of Aylesbury and High Wycombe garages, leaving a much-slimmed-down fleet based in Luton and Milton Keynes on the Shires licence.With 180 colour images and informative captions, Gary Seamarks details the vehicles operated over the last twenty-five years, many of which have cascaded in from the Midlands fleet, along with new rolling stock for use on the Luton Busway and the Green Line 757 between Luton and its airport into Central London.
Colorblind
With this book, Amy Motlagh considers how racial thinking underpins cultural practices in Iran and the Iranian diaspora. Despite cultural traditions depicting black people and the documented presence of black Iranians, many have insisted that race is not an important aspect of Iranian culture, that "blackness" does not exist in Iran. Instead, it is the notion of being "Persian" that binds all Iranians together. But, as Motlagh argues, the word "Persian" masks a long racial history that depends on the specter of blackness to define what is truly Iranian. Colorblind critically examines how these concepts express themselves in folklore, ethnography, literature, and films to show how understandings of race and slavery have moved from home country to host, and from host to home. In particular, ambivalence surrounding the concepts of "race" and "blackness" prevents Iranians from fully interrogating their own racial thinking, even while some diasporic Iranians position themselves as racially liminal and non-white. By closely examining these efforts, as well as the cultural and historical foundations they were built on, this book reveals how ideas about race and slavery in Iran have forged a specific conception of modern Iranian cultural identity.
Coorie Doon: A Scottish Lullaby Story
The stunning debut picture book from Jackie Kay, one of the UK's foremost poets, rooted in familiar folk songs, and injected with gloriously lyrical old Scots. When Shona was a wee bit bairnHer daddy would sing Coorie Doon,Till she cooried doon and fell asleepUnder the huge eye o’ the moon. Every night, Shona is tucked into bed by her loving parents, who sing her old and familiar folk songs: Tiree Love Song; Goodnight, Irene and Will Ye Go, Lassie, Go? And as Shona sleeps, we follow the people and places that drift into her dream world: her best "fiere", Ali, her dog, Marley, her cat, Flo... Then, years later, we meet Shona when she is sixty – actually sixty years old! – as she tucks her daddy, now an old man, into bed. And it is her turn to sing to him: "Coorie Doon, Coorie Doon, wee Daddy". Magnificently illustrated by Jill Calder, this is a truly original picture book that celebrates the small, perfect rituals of childhood and how they become a vital part of who we are. The book also includes a QR code to scan that will link through to a video from Jackie Kay and free audio recordings of songs from the book from legendary folk singers Peggy Seeger, Claire Brown and Suzanne Bonnar.
Nada
Long live the revolution. To hell with its children.In Paris, the Nada gang – a small cell of left-wing radicals – hatch a plan: kidnap the U.S. ambassador. They’re armed, angry, and almost successful – but totally unprepared for what follows.The state moves fast and without mercy. As the crackdown begins, the group splinters under pressure – exposing cowardice, betrayal, and the thin line between radical idealism and outright nihilism. There will be no heroes – only casualties.Jean-Patrick Manchette skewers both the establishment and its would-be destroyers in this pitch-black political thriller. Nada is his most overtly radical work: a savage, stylish dissection of violence, ideology, and the wreckage left behind.
Still Waters
Their hidden past brings questions about their future . . . together. Unsure of her future within the Amish community, Beth Peachy arrives in Lancaster County for the summer to care for her ailing grandmother. Yet with dementia threatening to steal away Mammi's memories, Beth's visit quickly evolves into an urgent search for answers to questions that her relatives seem determined to avoid. How can Beth possibly make a lifelong vow to the Amish church when her own family is concealing so much of the past from her? Beth's childhood friend Danny Lapp faces his own dilemma as his ex-Amish older brother turns his back on their family upbringing, dishonoring his Plain heritage. Struggling to find some sort of connection with his brother despite their deep difference of opinion, Danny is determined to find a solution before church leadership becomes involved. As Beth and Danny reconnect and seek to help each other in their search for answers, they find themselves stirring up not only surprising revelations about the past, but questions about a possible future--together. "A tender journey that explores friendship, second chances, and finding unexpected love."--AMY CLIPSTON, bestselling author of The Heart's Shelter Book clubs and fans of Beverly Lewis, Suzanne Woods Fisher, and Wanda E. Brunstetter will love this can't-put-down mix of romance, family secrets, and touching faith in an Old Order Amish community.
America's Classic Ballparks - Revised Edition
Go out to the ballgame with an interactive tour through America’s ballpark landmarks in this new edition of America’s Classic Ballparks. The ultimate tribute to the stadiums that shaped America’s pastime, America’s Classic Ballparks transports you to the golden era of baseball. From the ivy-covered walls of Wrigley Field to the timeless charm of Fenway Park, this richly illustrated book brings you closer to the game you love. Explore a wealth of information, including up-to-date details about baseball reinventing its stage—from billion-dollar dreams in Vegas, to major-league cameos in minor parks, to mythic games in Iowa cornfields—revealing a sport that is forever caught between spectacle, survival, and nostalgia. Written by acclaimed sportswriter James Buckley Jr., this handsome volume is packed with stunning photography, fascinating history, and nostalgic stories that celebrate the nation’s most iconic ballparks, including:Ebbets FieldTiger StadiumPolo GroundsOriginal Yankee StadiumFenway ParkWrigley FieldDodger StadiumOriole Park at Camden YardsOracle Park Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a sports history buff, or shopping for the perfect gift, America’s Classic Ballparks is a must-have collectible that keeps the spirit of the game alive.
Kingdom Hearts Volume 3
It's an ocean theme for Sora and company in volume 3 of Kingdom Hearts! After their ship is swallowed by Monstro, the travellers help Geppetto and Pinocchio fend off some Heartless and escape from inside the giant whale. After that, it's a trip under the sea - to a place that already has its own 'keyblade', which Ursula tells Ariel is her ticket to other worlds. Then, onboard Captain Hook's pirate ship, Sora and Riku have different ideas on what lengths to go to save Kairi. When it comes to dealing with the Heartless, let your conscience be your guide, and don't forget the pixie dust!
Private Dublin
Discover the action-packed new thriller in the Private series, from the global bestselling author of the Alex Cross novels. _______________________________In L.A., a star-studded movie premiere descends into chaos when a shooter opens fire on the crowd.The culprit escapes and boards a plane to Dublin, Ireland.Jack Morgan, the head of the world’s largest private detective agency, is at the premiere and his partner Justine is badly wounded in the shooting.Following the gunman to Dublin, Jack soon realises that this is much bigger than a single shooter. What Jack thought was a random act of violence was actually a targeted attempt on his life.To ensure the safety of those he loves most, Jack must find the person who is so intent on his downfall – and eliminate them once and for all._______________________________PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS''Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns'' ANTHONY HOROWITZ''An unmissable, breakneck ride'' JAMES SWALLOW''Exhilarating, high-stakes action'' LESLEY KARA''An exhilarating and totally satisfying read'' NB MAGAZINE''A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner'' DAILY MAIL''Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat'' DAILY EXPRESS''Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers'' CITY A.M.
The Arab Bureau
A fascinating study of the British Empire’s Middle Eastern intelligence section during the First World War, drawing on government files and secret publications. In the midst of the First World War, an extra- ordinary intelligence unit operated from Cairo’s Savoy Hotel, combining the skills of archaeologists, academics and soldiers to revolutionise how Britain gathered information and shaped events in the Middle East. Overshadowed by Lawrence of Arabia, the Arab Bureau’s true significance has remained hidden in plain sight ever since. This fascinating study uncovers the Bureau’s remarkable story through newly discovered Arabic documents and previously overlooked archives. At its heart lies an astonishing find: Thawrat al-Arab, an ambitious Arabic-language book and the longest piece of British propaganda produced during the war. From the Arab Bulletin’s secret intelligence reports to sophisticated propaganda campaigns, the Bureau was decades ahead of its time. The team—including archaeologists fresh from desert digs and scholars fluent in local dialects— developed new methods of cultural intelligence that would influence future generations. Eamonn Gearon’s compelling narrative reveals how this unique organisation navigated the complexities of Arab politics, tribal rivalries and Ottoman intelligence, while developing techniques that resonate with today’s challenges in intelligence-gathering. Essential reading for anyone interested in intelligence history, the Middle East or how innovation occurs in wartime, this book transforms our understanding of a crucial moment in world history.
Blood and White Roses
The Battle of Towton, March 1461. In the aftermath of England’s bloodiest battle, Bethany Mortimer leaves Towton Hall, her beloved husband, and newly crowned Edward IV in search of those who continue their treachery. Making her way to Warwick Castle, she reunites with her loyal retainers to track those who would see the House of York destroyed. Still haunted by the slaughter at Wakefield just months earlier, Bethany embraces her new calling as a Yorkist spy. But as their journey unfolds, the stakes rise: a plot to abduct Edward’s only surviving brothers, Richard and George, threatens the very survival of the dynasty. Travelling Roman roads through hostile hamlets, Bethany and her companions cross a divided land. Their hunt leads them to Coventry, where the true culprits are unmasked and justice delivered. With enemies vanquished and Yorkist power secured, the realm prepares for a coronation unlike any before…
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