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The Woman in the Villa
'Ultimate escapism. Absolutely perfect as a beach read or a lazy weekend evening entertainment. I devoured it in one sitting' Reader review ?'If you enjoy last minute twists and no stone left unturned you will adore this slick thriller' Reader review ?A holiday to Italy with my husband and his family should be a dream trip. Spending two weeks in the scorching sun, relaxing by the pool, sipping on local wine... Two weeks of trying to hide what I've done. When I meet Carmen, the woman staying in the villa next to us, I'm immediately drawn to her, thankful to have some normalcy against the intensity of my in laws. I didn't expect to tell her my biggest secret, one that could tear my whole life apart. But when I return the next day to beg Carmen not to tell a soul, the house is completely empty, and she is nowhere to be found. Who was the woman in the villa? Why was she there? Who have I told my darkest secret t? et ready for your summer reading obsession... The Woman in the Villa is a sizzling thriller with a twist you won't see coming, perfect for fans of Keri Beevis and Nicole Trope!Readers LOVE The Woman in the Villa:'I had to hold my breath for many paragraphs until it reached a twisted surprise ending. A plot that kept me turning the pages dark into the night!' Reader review ?'Hooked me from the start' Reader review ?'Based on a rating of 1 - 10, where 10 is the highest, I would have to give this read a whopping 10 out of 10' Reader review ?'This was FANTASTIC!!!' Reader review ?'I was hooked throughout the story and ended up staying up way past my bedtime to make it to the end!' Reader review ?'I was pulled in from the very first page' Reader review ?'I sped through this as fast as my reading eyes would carry me' Reader review ?
Peacock
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sparrow comes another spellbinding historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . . Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost. As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival. Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be hated, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . . Readers love Peacock:***** ‘So vivid that you feel you are there experiencing Sparrow's life with him’***** ‘A five star read for me: fantastic writing, immaculately researched’***** ‘Impeccable, the book reads almost like a thriller’***** ‘A perfect piece of historical fiction’***** ‘Anyone who likes a good, fast-paced historical adventure will enjoy it’Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow:‘Unforgettable’ – Daily Mail‘Utterly engrossing’ – Emma Donoghue‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The Observer
Zofia Nowak’s Book of Superior Detecting
''We have a case to solve, remember, Mr. Writer?''Zofia''s son, Janek, has vanished without a trace. Leaving behind her native Warsaw, she arrives in London, determined to uncover the truth - and she''s certain that a celebrated writer called Steve holds the key to Janek''s disappearance.To fund her DIY investigation, Zofia takes on a string of cleaning jobs - a professional trajectory she finds very much beneath her. Armed with little more than her stubborn resolve and a second-hand detective manual, Zofia gathers evidence. After all, mother knows best - something she proves when she makes a shocking discovery: Steve''s now dating Janek''s ex-boyfriend. After some further digging it transpires that a former lover is not the only thing Steve has stolen from Janek...Despite their mutual animosity, Zofia and Steve team up to get to the bottom of this tangled web of lies. Facing an unsolved murder, a stolen manuscript and a missing son, this unlikely duo must confront the secrets they''ve been hiding - not just from each other but from themselves.With biting humour and a detective you''ve definitely never met before who breaks *every* rule in the book, Zofia Nowak''s Book of Superior Detecting will keep you guessing - and laughing - until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Jonas Jonasson, Elizabeth is Missing and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.''If you''re looking for irresistible prose, it''s here in this book. The protagonists'' voices criss-cross in a near impossible harmony of heart, guts, shrewdness and nerve... I''m in awe'' Helen Oyeyemi
Ninety-Three
A new translation by David Bellos of the last great novel by France's greatest novelist
In the turmoil of the French Revolution, the year 1793 represented the peak of bloody revolutionary violence. Victor Hugo plunges into this tumultuous period with a story of courage and betrayal across the political classes. As the revolution rages, three characters - a nobleman turned revolutionary, a devoted mother, and a zealous commander - find their fates intertwined in a struggle that tests their convictions and loyalties. Hugo's last great novel was also his most political and prophetic - and is the equal of Les Misérables in drama, emotion, adventure and sacrifice.
Zasuň džeka, vyhul zesík: 10 let HPO
Kniha pro hudební fajnšmekry, kteří se chtějí především pobavit, ale možná se i nechat trochu vyděsit či inspirovat. Kuriózní, pološílené, těžko uvěřitelné až bláznivé historky ze života rockerů a popíkářů. Vše podle skutečných událostí, možná jen krapet přibarveno. The Cure, Ministry, Oasis, Dead Kennedys, ZZ Top, Pink Floyd, Queen, Johnny Rotten, Joe Strummer, Peter Hook, Dave Grohl, Simon Le Bon, ale třeba i Tři sestry, Letadlo nebo Svatý Vincent.
Jak vznikl hit Ministry
„Gibby byl úplně na sračky. Dokonce víc než já, a to je tedy co říct,“ šklebil se Al Jourgensen při vzpomínce na divoké léto 1991. V deliriu poslouchal, co to jako Ministry nahráli, podrbal se na hlavě, rozmáchl se rukou a vítězoslavně zvolal: „Neboj, bráško, už to mám. Bude to fakt v pohodě.“ Popadl rozpitou flašku Jacka Danielse a z posledních sil se dopotácel do kabinky s mikrofonem. „Furt dokola tam blábolil: bing ding dang dong wow wow wow a zase bing ding dong wow wow wow… Vůbec jsme mu nerozuměli. Do toho se kejval, až pak spadl ze stoličky, válel se po zemi a zvracel. Ale nějakým zvláštním způsobem to bylo ono. Prostě přišel, poblil se, omdlel, no a to jsme potřebovali,“ objasňuje Al Jourgensen, jak vznikl asi nejslavnější song kapely Jesus Built My Hotrod.
Domek pana Stilburyho a jiné báchorky
Domek pana Stilburyho je próza o nesamozřejmosti rodinného štěstí. Roku 2026 prvně vychází v definitivní verzi. S ní trojice romantických hororů Duel, Dneska ráno výměna a Bagdád na Temži jako hold Robertu Louisi Stevensonovi, Edvardu Valentovi a Richardu Mathesonovi. První kluci na Marsu a další příběh jsou záměrně naivistní a parafrázují dobrodružství Štaflíka a Špagetky Aleny Munkové (*24. 9. 1926) a příhody Velkého Piráta a Šilhouna Vojtěcha Steklače. Ivo Fencl svobodně vzdal poctu milované dětské četbě, a jak míní klasik, „duše tříletého zůstane nezměněna do sta let“.
Původní moudrost
Hluboko v malajsijské horské džungli žijí Senoiové, kteří se ocitají na pokraji vymření, ačkoli jejich způsob života dost možná představuje právě tu podobu existence, jež dokáže nám všem zajistit přežití. Předindustriální, předzemědělská a polokočovná společnost Senoiů žije bez aut a mobilních telefonů, bez hodin a časových plánů uprostřed svěží zeleně, kde není prostor pro spěch a obavy, soutěživost a podezřívavost. Tito původní obyvatelé — stejně jako řada jiných domorodých skupin — se přitom dovedou s neobyčejnou přesností napojit na energie, emoce a záměry vycházející z místa, v němž žijí, a z živých bytostí, které jej obývají, s důvěrou se nechávají touto intuicí vést a využívají ji při každodenním rozhodování.
Psycholog Robert Wolff (1933–2016) mezi Senoii pobýval, učil se jejich jazyk, jedl s nimi a spal v jejich chatrčích. Wolff si Senoie zamiloval a obdivoval je za to, v jaké úctě mají ticho, jak důvěřují času, který všechno ukáže a zahojí, a žijí v radosti a přítomném okamžiku. Díky nim si uvědomil, jak dalece jsme se těmto základním hodnotám odcizili.
Původní moudrost je více než jen portrétem mizejícího národa; nastavuje zrcadlo naší vlastní existenci, umožňuje nám nahlédnout, jak moc jsme sešli z cesty intuice a důvěry, která je Senoiům zcela vlastní, a vyzývá nás, abychom v sobě tento druh lidství znovu objevili i v dnešním roztříštěném světě.
Země, či nebe?: Nástin teorie současnosti
Esej Země, či nebe? je náčrtem obecné interpretace dnešní doby a její krize spočívající v nástupu iliberálních politických sil a posilování „populistických“ hnutí. Současnost je zde chápána jako moderní emancipační projekt. Hlavní tezí textu je, že existuje překvapivě úzký vztah mezi předmoderním křesťanským hledáním spásy a moderní emancipační snahou ustavit člověka coby subjekt. Modernita se nestáhla do jednoho světa, do výlučné pozemskosti, ale skrytě zachovala metafyzickou strukturu země-nebe-peklo. To je rozhodující pro její vývoj, jehož obvyklou trajektorii je možno popsat jako snahu opustit současný stav (země) ve jménu ideálu (nebe), aby následně došlo k dosažení opaku toho, co bylo zamýšleno (peklo). Centrálním místem textu je tvrzení, že toto vývojové schéma se netýká jen ranějších forem modernity, jako byl komunismus nebo nacismus, ale že jeho předběžné obrysy lze pozorovat i dnes. Země, či nebe? má ambici překročit hranice běžné sociální vědy směrem k reflexivní metateorii modernity. Kniha nás staví před nepříjemné výzvy ohledně našich etických a politických závazků, např. těch, které se týkají neřešitelného konfliktu mezi hodnotami udržitelnosti a emancipace.
Totální nasazení
Tři komiksové příběhy podle skutečných událostí. Tři příběhy žen, které se nikdy nesetkaly, a přece jejich životy spojuje podobná zkušenost – pracovní lágr. Franciska se během nuceného nasazení narodila. Její polská matka a český otec se do sebe zamilovali na tom nejpodivnějším místě — v továrně na munici, kde byli oba nuceně nasazeni. Jarmila se chtěla otrocké práci pro nacistickou říši vyhnout, ale nakonec do Německa odjela, aby se v táboře Sackisch skryla před gestapem. Spolupracovala totiž jako spojka s odbojovou skupinou, kterou nacisté odhalili. A Helena musela na otrocké práce nastoupit poté, co ji s rodiči, sourozenci a babičkou uvěznili v židovském ghettu ve volyňském Ostrožci. Z rodiny přežila jediná.
Kniha ale nevypráví jen o ubíjejících dnech, které tyto ženy a jejich rodiny trávily v továrnách, na polích pod dohledem strážných. Vypráví i o tom, co jim válka vzala, s jakými vzpomínkami a s jakou bolestí je vrhla zpět do světa. A spolu s nimi zhruba dalších 400 až 450 tisíc Čechů, českých Židů a Romů, kteří museli odjet do nacistické říše jako levná pracovní síla a jako vězni zajateckých a koncentračních táborů.
When the Museum is Closed
There she stood. A goddess. I was in love with the marble goddess. When Rika Horauchi accepts an unusual new part-time job, she never expects to fall in love. Rika has been tasked with talking to Venus, to keep her company when the museum is closed on Mondays. As Venus comes to life in the quiet of their surroundings, she opens up new worlds for Rika, and they speak about everything. But when the museum’s curator, Hashibami, makes it clear he wants to keep Venus for himself, what will Rika d? hen the Museum is Closed is by turns charming, funny and surprising, a love story about our perceptions of beauty, overcoming loneliness and breaking free. Translated by Yuki Tejima'Slim and strangely exuberant...[an] unexpected, absurd humor' New YorkerREADERS LOVE WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED:'I quickly became addicted''Lyrical and enchanting''Filled with comedy, yet it constantly makes the reader question societal norms''Unlike anything I've ever read''Effortlessly blends the everyday with the fantastical''Fun, charming... if you've ever struggled with self-doubt, anxiety or just feeling like you don't quite belong you'll relate to and enjoy'
A Feast of Folklore
‘I’ll be raiding this Wonder Pantry of a book for years to come … Diverting, delightful and deliciously weird enough to satisfy the most demanding appetite.’ - Christopher Hadley, author of The RoadWhen did we start throwing salt over our shoulder? hy do British people chase cheese down a hil? here can loving couples win a side of baco? hat cake keeps witches from your doo? olklorist Ben Gazur guides you as he rummages through the dark cupboards of British history to uncover how our strange food habits and traditions have been passed down through the generations. Get a taste of what life was like in a time when food was both magical ingredient and sustenance: when an apple kept the doctor away, predicted who you would marry, and entertained children in a game involving burning candles. Hilarious and fascinating, A Feast of Folklore will introduce you to the gloriously eccentric folk who aren’t often noticed by historians. Herein lies a smorgasbord of their dark remedies and deadly delicacies, just waiting to be discovered.
Humanitarianism
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Humanitarian crises are a central problem of modern history and contemporary international relations. According to United Nations estimates, 300 million people required humanitarian assistance and protection in 2024 alone, due to displacement, armed conflict, food insecurity, disasters, and the consequences of climate change. The international humanitarian system, in turn, plays a powerful role in 21st century global affairs. Since the 1990s, the aid sector has ballooned in size and influence. It is now a multi-billion-dollar industry, employing hundreds of thousands of people globally. In a clear, accessible, and concise narrative, Humanitarianism: A Very Short Introduction explains how and why this situation came to be. In this book, historian Julia F. Irwin traces the events and trends that defined modern humanitarianism, from the eighteenth century up to the present day. It describes the origins of international humanitarian action, the development of major humanitarian organizations and movements, the evolution of international humanitarian law, and the expansion of the international humanitarian sector. It examines organized efforts to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity amid major conflicts, disasters, refugee crises, and other humanitarian emergencies. At the same time, Irwin shows how beliefs about race, gender, religion, and nationality have historically influenced humanitarian sentiments and actions. Attuned to the distinctions between wartime, postwar, and non-conflict situations, Irwin assesses criticisms waged against humanitarian actions and debates over the legitimacy of humanitarian interventions. This Very Short Introduction also teases out the complex relationship between humanitarianism, human rights, and international development. Finally, this book surveys diverse and competing humanitarian traditions throughout the world, placing humanitarian ideals and practices in a global context. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Spider-Man Travel Puzzles
The ULTIMATE travel companion for Spidey fans on the go!Join your favourite web-slinging Super Hero and challenge yourself to solve 100 word, logic, number, memory and picture puzzles, all with a holiday twist. Whether you're travelling by train, flying on an aeroplane, relaxing by the pool, enjoying a cosy winter getaway or just swinging through the city, this puzzle book will help kids exercise their brains the Marvel way. Featuring fan favourite characters such as Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and many more iconic Spider-Man characters. Spider-Man Travel Puzzles' compact size makes it an ideal companion for travel and school holidays and will keep children entertained for hours!
Calvinism
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringSince its beginnings during the Protestant Reformation, Calvinism has spread throughout Europe and America and eventually to Africa and Asia. Today it is one of the largest schools of thought in Protestantism. In this Very Short Introduction, Jon Balserak explores how Calvinist ideas and practices arose, spread, and took root. Considering its influence on modern thought on everything from theology to money, politics, and the arts, Balserak also combats some of the common misconceptions about Calvinism, and outlines the Calvinist understanding of God, the world, humankind, and the meaning of life. He also addresses Calvinism in a twenty-first century context and considers the challenges it faces today. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
A Chorus of Ears
‘One of the most eloquent thinkers about our life in language’ – The Sunday TimesA Chorus of Ears is a series of essays on voice, lyric and the persona of the poet from one of our greatest living English poets. Denise Riley contemplates how a poet's public persona can hold more significance than their actual poetry in the modern literary world. She reflects on how prize culture can transform criticism into a beauty contest, and limit our ability to meet the lyric on its own terms. What might be discovered, Riley asks, if we liberate the poem from the person of the author? From where does its own voice spring? In allowing the poem to speak, what might we hea? ncluding a foreword by leading poet and critic Don Paterson. 'One of the great poets of our time ' – New Statesman
A Terribly Nasty Business
After achieving her lifelong dream of solving a murder, bringing a killer to justice, and proving she is not, in fact, a morbid creep, Beatrice Steele feels like everything is finally falling into place. She's traded her etiquette-obsessed community of Swampshire for the big city of London, accompanied by her ever-trusty chaperone, Miss Bolton. They've settled in a lovely neighborhood, Sweetbriar, known for its proximity to the Sweet Majestic theater, picturesque pleasure gardens, and an unfortunate infestation of flying squirrels. But Beatrice's favorite part is that Sweetbriar is also home to D.S. Investigations, the new office she opened with the prickly, annoyingly logical Inspector Drake to solve the city's brutally thrilling crimes. However, nothing is turning out how Beatrice imagined it would. Sir Huxley, famed gentleman inspector and Beatrice's former crush, is still considered the real investigator in London, so the only cases left for Beatrice and Drake are lost pets and spectacles. Not that Beatrice has much time for crime-solving, anyways, as her mother still expects her to find an eligible (rich) husband to protect their family from destitution. Beatrice is struggling to balance all the demands on her and begins to wonder if she can become a true detective in a city that feels full of false promises. That is until a string of murders thrusts Beatrice and Drake into the center of a scandal that pits the neighborhood's wealthiest against the arts community, spreading fear and chaos throughout the city. As they follow the trail through bewildering ballrooms, secretive shops, and odd operas, Beatrice must survive threats to her partnership, her business, and her place in society to break the case--before it's too late.
Life After Weight-Loss Medication
'Millions of people on weight-loss treatments are not receiving the necessary 'wraparound' support. With this book, Dr Linia fills the gap by providing actionable tools to maximise the benefits of these drugs.' Professor Giles Yeo This is a groundbreaking book for everyone facing the 'what now?' moment after using weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Saxenda. In the UK, over 1.5 million people are thought to be taking GLP-1s, while in the US, one in eight people have taken weight-loss medication. Yet a recent US study found that only 44% of users were still taking the meds after three months, and just 19% after a year. Whatever your reasons for deciding to live without GLP-1s, this accessible and reassuring book offers long-term solutions for those who are wanting to keep the weight off, feeling anxious about weight regain, overwhelmed by the food noise or unsure how to trust their appetite. Internationally renowned dietitian Dr Linia Patel clearly explains how to rebuild your relationship with food and create sustainable habits long after the prescription ends. Her book is divided into six sections with helpful takeaways at the end of each main chapter: 1.Beyond the scales - understand what happens to your body on and off GLP-1s, and explore holistic and sustainable weight management strategies. 2.Nourish - learn how to eat in a way that supports feeling full and nourishes your body and brain. 3.Energise - move and live for strength and resilience. 4.Align - master the mental side of weight management when the food noise returns. 5.Integration and application - bring it all together and personalise the methods for your journey. 6. Recipes and meal plans - a full-colour section with 40 easy, everyday recipes to keep you full and nourished, plus 4 weekly meal plans. With this book, you'll discover manageable ways to support your metabolism and help you feel strong and in control well into the future.
The River of Life
A beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book about the wildlife that can be found in and around rivers, written by conservation scientist Dr Charles van Rees. Rivers support life in their depths, on their banks, and in the sky above them. The River of Life highlights some of the most fascinating river habitats in the world, with plenty of fun things for young readers to spot in each stunning illustration by Marc Pattenden. After spying a creature hidden in the scene, little hands they can lift a flap to learn more about it, from snapping alligators in China's Yangtze River to cute capybaras around the Amazon River. The book introduces famous rivers around the world, including the Mississippi and the otters that roam its banks, and the endangered dolphins that call the River Ganges home. Readers will also meet the birds that rely on rivers for food during their epic migrations and discover the significance of the Nile River in Ancient Egyptian mythology. By the end of the book kids will have a new-found appreciation for the role rivers play in ecosystems all over the world. Discover more fascinating facts in the Amazing Habitats series with The Tree of Life.
Peppa Pig: Coach Peppa (Symbolised Story)
Daddy Pig is getting ready to run a marathon! It’s going to be a lot of hard work getting fit and strong enough to run so far. Luckily, Peppa and George are ready to help him train – and they have lots of ideas for different exercises he can do to build his strength and stamina!About the Series:Jump into the world of beloved TV character Peppa Pig with these brand-new symbolised picture books, perfect for children and their grown-ups to read together!Featuring Every Cherry symbols and with free audiobooks and signed videos, these accessible stories based on the longstanding TV show ensure that people of all abilities can join in the fun. Peppa loves reading. Everybody loves reading!
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