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The Second Home
'Oh my goodness this took over my entire life until I had finished it!... The twists and turns had my head spinning and just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was completely blindsided! What a perfect thriller! I'd highly recommend this book a massive 5 stars!' Reader review ?'Gripping... A thrilling ride... with twists and turns that'll keep you turning pages. The tension builds with every chapter, making it impossible to put the book down. The killer twist is jaw-dropping and unforgettable... A MUST-READ' Reader review ?The dream summer getaway or the setting for the perfect crime? Lottie has saved all year for her family vacation by the sea with her husband and young son. But as soon as they arrive at their rental it is clear they have made a huge mistake coming here... Next door, Olivia looks like just another wealthy out-of-towner buying up local property, only to leave it empty for ten months of the year. But Olivia has a secret plan for her second home... When one of the houses goes up in flames, and a body is pulled from the ashes, the secrets both Lottie and Olivia have been keeping threaten to destroy their families. How far would one of them go to keep the truth locked behind closed door? eaders are gripped by Kathryn Sharman's thrillers:'An absolute rollercoaster! So many twists and turns... When I thought I'd figured it all out... BOOM! There came the ending. I'm speechless!' Reader review ?'This story is wild!! Actual mind-blowing psychological fiction that has you simultaneously shouting at the characters to stop their crazy antics, while turning pages at a rate of knots to find out what will happen next!! This is the most original book I have read in YEARS!' Reader review ?'Oh my god! I literally couldn't put this book down! I had to keep reading, the suspense is unreal. Absolutely packed with twists and shocking turns' Reader review ?'I was hooked from the beginning and I had to find out what was going to happen. I didn't even want to go to work because I'd have to stop reading. You won't want to put this book down I finished it in 24 hours!... Just wow!' Reader review ?'Great book. Was up all night reading it... the twists and turns are fab. Definitely 5 stars ?' Reader review ?'What. A. Debut. This one is going to get people talking... a fantastic read that you will not want to put down. Bravo!' Reader review ?
Tree Lore
From druids’ oaks to deadly yews, tempting apples to erotic peaches, humanity has long imbued trees with spiritual and superstitious meaning. Trees run deep in our folklore and mythology. Their leaves, branches, roots and fruits have all served as metaphors for human needs and desires – from strength and resilience to shelter and sustenance. Each species’ unique qualities have inspired fables, sayings and symbolism. In this new book, Sally Coulthard explores the enchanted world of tree folklore, where nature and legend intertwine. From lovers’ trysting trees and festive firs to boughs of peace and hangman’s favourites, she examines 50 of the world’s most iconic species and their myths and magical associations. Discover the chivalric allure of medieval holly, how willow became a symbol of mourning, and why blackthorn was feared as the witch’s tree. Learn why the Greeks revered the fig, the Vikings the mighty ash, and how the banyan came to embody protection and fertility. Beautifully illustrated, Tree Lore: The Myths, Folklore and Meaning of Trees is more than a guide to familiar species – it reveals the rich, often surprising ways we relate to the natural world. Blending storytelling with botanical and cultural history, it places trees firmly at the heart of the human story.
Coming Alive on the Ride
Answering the call of the open road-from Seoul to Silicon Valley to riding 40,000 life-changing miles across America. When Michael Yang bought his first motorcycle, he was a teenager who'd just moved to America. He knew little English and had few friends. Still, whenever he rode that green Yamaha, he felt more in touch with life's possibilities. The bike was stolen a few months later, but Yang never forgot the feeling. It wasn't until he was in his 40s that Yang got back on a motorcycle. By then, he'd settled into Silicon Valley amidst the technology revolution; and founded, scaled, and sold a half-billion-dollar tech startup. Life was a blur until he revved up his adventure bike and began riding into unfamiliar landscapes. Coming Alive on the Ride narrates more than 40,000 miles of Yang's travels, from California's coast to the upper reaches of Alaska, to Canada's far eastern edge, and more. One of the things about long motorcycle trips is that there's a lot of time to think. Yang describes the unique bliss of watching the miles pass beneath two wheels as he relives moments from his past-growing up in Korea during the turbulent years after the Korean War, and moving to America as a fourteen-year-old-all the while taking in North America's astounding scenery, from the stillness of the desert to heart-racing glimpses of a bison herds and grand mountain ranges. Somewhere along the way, it happens: Past experiences and future aspirations converge into a present discovery. Yang's inspiring memoir is a reminder that, if we slow down and tune in our senses, adventure inspires and instructs the way nothing else can. Yang shows what magic awaits when we make room for adventure in our daily lives.
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'It was exciting when it started, then comfortable and domestic, and over time we grew apart. If it had been real, our relationship wouldn't have made a chapter in a memoir. But Mark was a fictional character, contrived by the British state to violate me and undermine the values I held dearest. And the entire time, EN31 was sitting around the corner, writing it all down, watching our lives unfold.'In 2003, British police infiltrated a group of idealistic young environmental activists, forming sexual relationships and spying without warrant on hundreds of innocent civilians. Kate Wilson fought back. She took the Met to court, at times battling alone without funding or legal representation, enduring bullying, psychological intrusion and further state surveillance. It took her nearly twenty years to uncover the eerie truth about Britain's secret political police. In her own words, and those of the officers who documented her every move, this is Kate's story.
Kylian Mbappe
'Inspiring. Gritty. Triumphant. Laurens gives us a front row seat to Mbappe's epic rise to the top of the football world.'Jeff Benedict'The authoritative read on one of football's biggest stars' Sam Wallace'An illuminating read about one of the twenty-first century's main characters' Joey D'Urso'The story of Mbappé deserved to be told by someone with a sharp mind and pen, who understands Kylian and his background. Julien ticks all the boxes' Guillem Balague______________________________'Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a World Cup Final! Welcome to the club - it's great to have some company!' PeléThis was the praise lauded upon Kylian Mbappé who, at just 19 years of age, led France to triumph at the 2018 World Cup. As golden confetti rained down, millions across the globe watched as the young man kissed the iconic trophy; the heir to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the best footballer in the world had announced himself. It was his crowning moment. In Kylian Mbappé: The Definitive Biography, Julien Laurens, the world's leading French football journalist, paints a vivid portrait of Mbappé's meteoric rise to global stardom. After a decade covering Kylian's career, Julien has had unprecedented access to the player's friends, coaches and teammates past and present. Exploring Mbappé's humble upbringing in the suburbs of Paris and schooling at the famed Clairefontaine academy, his peerless rise with AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as his dream move to Real Madrid where his career has reached new heights, this extensive biography crafts an intimate account of Kylian's life. Julien takes us into the inner workings of Mbappé's psyche, as we witness how becoming a world superstar at just 19 affected the young Parisian. From the complex relationship he had with his boyhood club and its hierarchy to valiantly losing against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the 2022 World Cup Final, and becoming the new face of Real Madrid's galácticos, Julien shows us how the Mbappé that stars for club and country today is unrecognisable from the one who won the World Cup with France in 2018.
A Travel Guide to Connection
Unlock a New Way to See the World. Sense there''s more to travel than meets the eye? Connection: A Travel Guide is your passport to the hidden layers and human stories in every destination – including your own home. Social anthropologist Dr Jonathan Newman shares 12 key pathways to connect with the lives of others and gain a deeper understanding of different points of view.Why do tourists visit ancient cities? Are military arms fairs better holiday destinations? What’s the relationship between a traveller and their luggage? Are people strange because of their hats? Can dogs teach humans to smell the world? Who drinks in bad pubs?This unique guidebook suggests hundreds of places to visit, which are rarely revealed by other travel books, and offers over 200 insightful questions to improve your conversations around the globe. Each short chapter shares new insights and practical steps to make your next trip an adventure. Embrace a form of travel that transforms your understanding of the world and your place within it. Connection: A Travel Guide invites you on a journey of profound discovery, one unexpected encounter at a time. For life’s explorers, it’s the perfect ticket.
Get the Wiggles Out
Big feelings? Wiggly bodies? Let’s move through it—together! From nervous wiggles to excited jumps, this playful and empowering picture book helps kids recognize, understand, and manage their feelings—one movement at a time. Whether it’s Elmo feeling nervous at the doctor’s office or Abby bursting with excitement at the library, Get the Wiggles Out shows that there are fun, simple ways to handle every emotion. With expert guidance from Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist Dr. Emily McTate and beloved Sesame Street friends, children learn how to calm their bodies, express their feelings, and get back to doing what they love. Featuring vibrant illustrations, engaging activities, and a warm, reassuring tone, this book is perfect for:Helping young readers build emotional awareness and resilienceSupporting social-emotional learning at home, in classrooms, or in therapyEncouraging movement-based techniques to manage big feelings Whether kids feel shy, overwhelmed, or just need to shake it out, Get the Wiggles Out is a joyful reminder that every feeling is safe to feel—and every child has the tools to handle it. Everyday Feelings with Sesame Street invites children to explore feelings with the help of their favorite Sesame Street friends. Combining fun narratives with expert guidance from Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist Dr. Emily McTate, each adventure offers practical strategies to support every child's emotional well-being. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.
What Happened to Lucy Vale
'A sharp and harrowing mystery for the digital age . . . I inhaled this book like a gulp of fresh air after a long swim' LAUREN THOMANFROM THE NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BEFORE I FALL When true-crime writer Rachel Vale and her daughter, Lucy, move into the abandoned Faraday House at the end of Lily Lane, they already know its tragic history . . . That's why they came. Rachel hopes that untangling the muddled case of the Faradays might help her solve another puzzle: her daughter. But the small Midwestern town of Granger remembers the Faradays, and the residents do not take well to strangers pulling apart their mysteries. They will do whatever it takes to protect their own. As Rachel ignores the threatening notes on the doorstep and her daughter's increasingly erratic behaviour, she unwinds a case of old money, historic rivalries and online abuse. But soon it becomes clear that she might be investigating the wrong story after all . . .
The Repentants
Her scandal. His revenge. The unforgettable new historical novel from award-winning author, Kate Foster. St Monans, Fife, Scotland 1790. Two women are forced to publicly repent in church, one for adultery the other for breaching the sabbath. Wealthy housewife, Florrie, and salt serf, Eliza, form a quick and unusual bond over their mutual humiliation. So when Florrie's husband decides she must accompany him on a trade venture to Iceland, she insists Eliza comes as her maid. Far from home, isolated and fearful, the two women grow ever closer. Then Florrie's husband reveals his sinister plan: he will leave her in Iceland, banished for the shame she has cast upon him. Florrie must escape, but when she turns to Eliza for help she realizes nothing is quite as it seems . . . Inspired by an attempt by Scottish merchants to annex Iceland as a remote prison for the British Empire, The Repentants is a chilling tale of betrayal, exile and survival from the Women's Prize long-listed author of The Maiden, Kate Foster. 'Nothing short of a masterpiece' - Janice Hallett, author of The AppealPraise for Kate Foster:'Tense, thrilling . . . with a decidedly feminist slant' – Daily Mail'The tension persists until the last page' - The Times'Enthralling, compelling and at times chilling. Foster transports the reader back in time, bringing alive the forgotten and hidden voices of women in the past' – D. V. Bishop, author of City of Vengeance
Little Baby Learns Seasons
Little Baby Learns: Seasons is the ideal early learning set for toddlers. With a board book and 12 shaped play pieces to use inside, it is a fun way to introduce young children to the world around them. Preschoolers can learn about Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn as they go through the book and find the press-out pieces. Each of the 12 play pieces matches an image on the page and fits securely into the die-cut spaces, but can also be used separately as flash cards. This book encourages fine motor skills and problem-solving, as well as teaching core vocabulary. The book is attached to a cased board and the pieces enclosed in a clamshell so they can be stored easily making this a great gift to take on the go. Discover more early learning fun with other books in the series, including Fruit and Veg, Words, Numbers and more.
Father Figure
'Literary, thrilling, hugely funny, with a massive heart' SARA PASCOE'So wild and gripping' DAVID NICHOLLS'I tore through it' NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS'A ferocious coming-of-age story' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'A truly beautiful story about longing and London' DAISY BUCHANANGail is in trouble at school. Saint Saviours, the exclusive private girls school that she attends on a scholarship, cannot contain her. Impulsive, bored and looking for someone to adore, she is at that dangerous age when you want to be picked up by men and then driven home by your mother. Ezra is rich, powerful and at the top of his game. His comfortable middle age is tainted only by the knowledge that, in his heady youth, he'd loved new wave music and had people killed - and by his crushing anxieties about his teenage daughter, Agata. When Agata starts at Saint Saviour's, Gail and Ezra's paths cross, and with an unstoppable momentum, their lives intertwine in ways more dangerous than either could ever predict.
Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka: Rivals and Networkers
The legendary rivalry between two exceptional artists of Austrian Modernism, Oskar Kokoschka and Egon Schiele, a rivalry that sparked artistic masterpieces.
This lavishly illustrated publication looks at the relationship of the two towering figures of Austrian Modernism, Oskar Kokoschka and Egon Schiele. They were rivals and masterful networkers, and their race for success and recognition opens up a previously untold chapter of modern art.
Oskar Kokoschka and Egon Schiele were rising stars in early twentieth-century Vienna, and their early work laid the foundations for Austrian Expressionism. Their rivalry is as exceptional as their networks and artworks. When Egon Schiele died in 1918 at just twenty-eight years old, his attempt at reconciliation with Kokoschka having failed, the elder artist still had six decades ahead of him, during which he would be celebrated internationally as a major Austrian figure. But he never escaped Schiele's shadow--quite the contrary. With historical documents and art reproductions, this publication shows in detail the feud that these two artists fought.
S láskou Freddie
Skutočný príbeh Freddieho Mercuryho
Málo ľudí vedelo, že Freddie Mercury si viedol denník, no iba štyria z jeho najbližšieho okolia vedia, čo sa s ním stalo. V roku 2021 jedna z Mercuryho blízkych osôb oslovila autorku Lesley-Ann Jones a ponúkla jej kompletný, neobmedzený prístup k najintímnejším spovediam umelca, šokujúce tajomstvá zo spevákovho detstva a jeho najhlbšie obavy v sedemnástich ručne písaných zošitoch. Kniha S láskou Freddie sa ponára do spevákových osobných odhalení a vytvárala príbeh, ktorý prevráti všetko, čo sme si mysleli, že o Freddiem Mercurym a jeho odkaze vieme.
Z anglického originálu Love, Freddie (Lesley-Ann Jones, in partnership with Whitefox Publishing Ltd, 2025) preložila Martina Fedorová.
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Alica a hmyz
Alica je zvedavá mačka, ktorá býva so zvedavým Andrejom. Obaja sú fascinovaní ríšou hmyzu. Počas potuliek Alica postupne odhaľuje, že existujú „zombie huby“, ktoré ovládajú hmyz, že hrobáriky sú výnimočne starostliví rodičia a že mravce si „chovajú“ vošky ako dobytok. Andrej Dúbravský humorom sebe vlastným spája v tejto výnimočnej autorskej knihe svoje rozpoznateľné výtvarné umenie, nadšenie pre hmyz a lásku k mačkám.
Malí futbalisti
Žiješ futbalom? Tak potom je táto kniha presne pre teba!
Lenka a Jakub snívajú o tom, že sa raz stanú najlepšími futbalistami na svete.
Prvý krok k splnenému snu vedie cez turnaj na školskom dvore. Cesta za víťazstvom však nebude jednoduchá.Pomôže im ich tajný vynález s názvom S.O.F.I.A.?
Príbeh plný priateľstva, športových snov a humoru – pre všetkých malých futbalistov a futbalistky, ktorí veria, že futbal je viac než len hra a skutočné víťazstvo nie je len o množstve gólov, ale aj o férovosti a odvahe priznať si chybu.
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Súkromné problémy 5: Kassandra
Niekedy naše životy dokáže zmeniť banálna vec. Napríklad aj biely kufor.
Kassandra si život presne naplánovala a drží sa svojho predsavzatia, že už nikdy nikomu nedovolí, aby ho ovplyvnil. Darí sa jej to až do okamihu, keď jej sestra Elaia oznámi, že ich hľadá nevlastný brat Sebastian. Konečne si vie priradiť meno k osobe, ktorú v detstve nenávidela, hoci brata nikdy nestretla. A neplánuje sa s ním stretnúť ani teraz, hoci žijú v rovnakej krajine. Osud má však vlastné plány a pošle jej do cesty nielen Sebastiana, ale aj Jakoba, bývalého priateľa, na ktorého nedokáže zabudnúť. Nezáleží na tom, ako veľmi si nahovára, že k nemu už nič necíti, Kassandrino srdce sa jej postaví na odpor. Lenže ani Jakob nezabudol a jediný pohľad na Kassandru mu prinavráti všetky bolestivé spomienky.
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Neskutočné príbehy z Baskerville Hall
Vitajte v Baskerville Hall, kde sa aj nepravdepodobné môže stať pravdepodobným!
Mladý Arthur Conan Doyle nastupuje vďaka nezvyčajnej súhre okolností a svojej bystrej hlave do školy pre výnimočne nadané deti Baskerville Hall. Zo dňa na deň sa tak z chudobného chlapca stáva vyvolený a môže nečakane zlepšiť pomery svojej rodiny. Rýchlo sa spriatelí s odvážnym dievčaťom Irene Eaglovou a s Jimmiem Moriartym, majiteľom podobne brilantnej mysle, ako má on sám. Spoločne zažívajú naozaj nevšedné dobrodružstvá ako napríklad nevysvetliteľné výbuchy či stretnutia s dávno vyhynutými tvormi. Zakrátko si získa aj nepriateľov, ktorí sa zo všetkých síl snažia, aby ho zo školy vylúčili. Alebo aj čosi horšie.
Traja kamaráti dostanú pozvánku na stretnutie tajného študentského spolku Trojlístok. No ak sa chcú stať jeho členmi, musia úspešne zložiť tri skúšky. Arthurovi sa podarí odštartovať to najväčšie dobrodružstvo vo svojom živote, ktoré so sebou prinesie nepredstaviteľné nebezpečenstvo.
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Skutočný Ježiš
Tretí knižný titul „biblickej edície“ vydavateľstva Minor nesie titul „Skutočný Ježiš. Mylné hľadanie historického Ježiša a pravdivosť tradičných evanjelií“. Jeho autorom je významný americký odborník na Nový Zákon a historik raného kresťanstva Luke Timothy Johnson, ktorý je v našom jazykovom prostredí známy vďaka českej edícii Sacra Pagina. Johnson v knihe reaguje na fenomén tzv. „Ježišovho seminára“, ktorý sa síce odohrával v americkom prostredí, no jeho východiská a prístupy pri skúmaní dostupných kánonických i mimo-kánonických svedectiev v snahe o uchopenie historickej osoby Ježiša zostávajú trvalým kameňom úrazu pre porozumenie tomu, kto Ježiš bol a aký dopad má jeho „historickosť“ na človeka. Ak totiž máme vôbec používať vyjadrenie „skutočný Ježiš“, nemalo by sa vzťahovať na historicky rekonštruovaného Ježiša. Takýto žid by nebol „skutočný“ v žiadnom zmysle, iba ak v rovine produktu vedeckej predstavivosti... To v textoch Nového zákona, dodnes odovzdávaných, je v súlade s kresťanským nárokom prítomný „skutočný Ježiš“, Ježiš literárne vpísaný do novozákonných kompozícií ako kompozícií, Ježiš ako konkrétna, špecifická osoba, ktorá svojím životom a smrťou definuje model ľudskej existencie. Knihu z anglického originálu preložil slovenský biblista Pavel Prihatný.
V „biblickej edícii“ vydavateľstva Minor doposiaľ vyšla kniha Paola Merla, „Náboženstvo antického Izraela“ (2023), odborníka na antický Blízky východ, a kniha novozákonného biblistu Romana Pennu, „Pavol. Z Tarzu do Ríma: cesta veľkého inovátora“ (2024). V rámci edície vydavateľstvo pripravuje aj ďalšie dva tituly, ktoré sa budú venovať vzniku evanjelií a Skutkom apoštolov.
Já, robot
Isaak Asimov – při tomto jménu se všem příznivcům a čtenářům SF vybaví dvě věci – románový cyklus Nadace a hlavně – tři zákony robotiky: 1. Robot nesmí ublížit člověku nebo svou nečinností dopustit, aby člověku bylo ublíženo. 2. Robot nesmí neuposlechnout příkazů člověka, kromě případů, kdy tyto příkazy jsou v rozporu s prvním zákonem. 3. Robot musí chránit sám sebe před zničením, kromě případů, kdy tato ochrana je v rozporu s prvním nebo druhým zákonem.
Tvůrcem a otcem celé robotické etiky je právě americký spisovatel I. Asimov. V této dnes již klasické sbírce nacházíme jedny z nejlepších povídek, jaké kdy byly na toto téma napsány. A lze jen dodat, že myšlenky v nich obsažené nijak nestárnou – spíše naopak.
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