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Click. Stalk. Destroy.
'Brave as F*ck!' Amber Heard'Frighteningly accurate, robustly researched and courageously original' Eve Barlow, Owner of Blacklisted'Dr Jessica Taylor is the voice every woman needs to hear. Her incredible courage in tackling the uncomfortable truths that continue to harm women around the world is helping to change the conversation in a profound way! If you've ever felt silenced, dismissed, manipulated or made to question your own instincts, Dr Jessica's work is absolutely essential! She empowers women to find their voice, trust themselves and refuse to be silenced' Lisa BilyeuWhat happens when thousands of strangers decide you deserve to be destroye? ow do strangers become obsessed with someone they barely kno? hat happens when your stalker can destroy your life from the comfort of their own sof? or years, Dr Jessica Taylor was stalked - not by a lone figure lurking outside her home, but by groups of people online. They watched her. They monitored her life. They spread rumours, stole her identity, analysed her posts, contacted everyone she had ever known and coordinated attacks designed to ruin her life. To end her life. And they believed that they were justified. Like all stalkers do. In Click. Stalk. Destroy., Taylor takes readers inside the disturbing psychology of online stalking. Combining her professional research with real-life examples and her own experience, she unravels the psychology of this disturbing behaviour as well as the radically changing landscape of stalking, including the prevalence of female online stalkers and 'she was asking for it' narratives. Revealing how the internet and social media has fostered new conditions for stalking, this is an exposition of today's hidden world of psychological warfare and digital surveillance.
King''s Loot
‘The ancient jewels of the crown are heirloomes and shall descend to the next successor and are not devisable by testament.’ – Sir Edward CokeGeneva, April 1987. The staid Swiss town is awash with limousines, journalists and minor European aristocracy. All the best hotels and restaurants are bursting at the seams. Caviar, truffles and foie gras are in short supply, while champagne is flooding the market at ridiculously high prices.They are all focused on one place: Sotheby’s auction house, which is preparing to host the ‘auction of the century’ – that of the late Duchess of Windsor’s jewellery collection.But where did this treasure trove come from? And was it ever really the Duchess’ at all?Questions have circulated around the collection’s murky provenance since the moment Wallis Simpson stepped onto the scene; now The King’s Loot looks to find the answers. Drawing on eyewitness interviews, contemporary accounts and previously unpublished sources, Richard Wallace – who was there at that notorious Swiss auction – delves into the mystery surrounding this hoard.
Meltdown!
Cilla Chinchilla's ice cream van has only one rule: your ice cream flavour MUST rhyme with your animal name. But when her customers start to misbehave, can Cilla avoid a meltdow? t's Rocky Road for Toad. Banana for Iguana. And Fig for Pig. But when Pig demands Rocky Road, the other customers start to complain too. Can Cilla stick to her strict rhyming rule? And will Pig EVER get his Rocky Roa? hilarious picture book from emerging talent Cara Matheson, brought to life with brilliantly bonkers illustrations from Mike Byrne.
Among the Thorns
Twin sorceresses. One Prince Charming. Which sister will win out? Ambitious young sorceress Rose of Northbrooke is about to graduate. She’s the only known dream sorcerer of her generation and she''s a remarkable one. No wonder she has Prince Sebastien, one of the most eligible royals of the realm trailing her skirts.But when rumours of dream magic gone awry reach her ear, Rose discovers she’s not the only oneiromancer of her generation. And she might not be the most powerful.In a faraway cottage, Thorn has lived a simple and isolated life. She longs to be part of the world. When she discovers there’s another dream sorceress out there who owns everything Thorn has ever wanted, she hungers even more for all she’s been denied.When Rose and Thorn meet, the outcome is clear: only one sorceress can live out in the open and claim the prince’s loving hand . . .Tropes:- Love triangle- Hidden Identity- Forbidden Magic- He falls first- Who is she?- Only one bed- Forced ProximityAmong the Thorns is the deliciously romantic fantasy from the author of Never the Roses, Jennifer K. Lambert.Praise for Jennifer K. Lambert:''Full of unexpected love, magic, heartbreak and healing, it completely stole my heart!''– Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop''Absolutely exquisite . . . you will not be able to stop reading until you have savored every delicious word''– Darynda Jones, bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series''Both ethereal and sensuous''– Connie Willis, author of Doomsday Book
Gravity
''Gravity, which the dancer turns into art when from the ground they take flight, and to the ground they return.'' Ada d''Adamo moved to Rome to pursue her passion for dancing. But when her daughter Daria is diagnosed with a brain malformation at birth, she is grounded against her will, defined exclusively by her motherhood and caregiving role. Ada struggles to redefine her expectations for her daughter, who will never feel the pull of gravity helping her to stand tall. And when she is diagnosed with stage-four cancer before Daria is fourteen years old, their fragile future is brought into even sharper focus. Written by Ada for Daria, Gravity is an intimate glimpse into a mother''s complicated yet unwavering love for her daughter in the limited time they have together.
River of Adventure
The River of Adventure is the final thrilling instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children''s writers of all time and the author of The Faraway Tree - now with a gorgeous new cover. A river cruise through ancient desert lands becomes a mysterious adventure when Bill disappears!While Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot are desperately searching for Bill, they become trapped beneath a forgotten temple where no one has set foot for 7,000 years. What dangers lurk within, and will they ever escape?Discover more titles in the wonderous Adventure series with The Island of Adventure, The Castle of Adventure, The Valley of Adventure, The Sea of Adventure, The Mountain of Adventure, The Ship of Adventure and The Circus of Adventure.
Oxford Playscripts: The Demon Headmaster
Dinah and her foster brothers uncover the sinister truth behind their school''s mysterious headmaster in this fast-paced thriller. Adapted by Adrian Flynn, this Oxford Playscript is ideal for engaging KS3 English and Drama students and is suitable for both performance and classroom study.Key Features:-Adapted for a KS3 classroom, with 25 speaking parts-Includes motivating activities focusing on performance, close text analysis, language and structure, together with varied creative tasks-Insights into the play by the authors and adaptors-Notes on staging, props, and illustrations-Explores themes of control, resistance, and mystery-Supports oracy, reading fluency, and dramatic interpretationSuitable for: KS3 English and Drama departmentsThemes: control, resistance, mystery
Axe Marks the Spot
Return to Starlight Haven in this low-stakes, high-heat lumbersnack romance about finding control through surrender. . . One struggling single mum resorts to hiring an online Dom to know what it feels like for someone to take care of her for once—only to realize he’s the rugged lumbersnack leading her kid’s summer camp. --Lindsey Clark is a single mum doing her best to stay afloat. Between nursing shifts and legal bills, she barely has time to breathe—let alone date. One night, after too much wine and social media scrolling, she stumbles on the anonymous account of @DomInTheWoods. His voice? Commanding. His faceless profile? Hot. And Lindsey? Intrigued enough to email him. Dane Woods is a professional Dom who keeps his identity private and his boundaries firm. He offers structure, discipline, and control—but nothing physical, nothing emotional. No exceptions. . .even for his tantalizing new sub, Lindsey, he can’t stop thinking about. But when Dane steps in to run a kids’ camp as a favour to a friend, the last person he expects to see is Lindsey. Now that their worlds have collided, the lines between professional and personal start to blur. Maybe some boundaries are meant to be axed. Tropes: ???? slow burn/high heat ???? dom/sub romance ???? role play ???? single mom ???? secret identities ???? found family ???? rugged lumberjacks decked out in flannel
Beautiful Bugs
Discover a world of unique entomological beauty with insects from around the globe, handpicked by the premier collector and preservation artist, Bug in the Box. Beautiful Bugs presents a rare and extensive collection of artfully preserved insects, each framed and professionally photographed to create a stunning masterpiece. From shining iridescent beetles to paper-thin butterflies, these insects invite you to ponder the breathtaking intricacy of nature. Accompanying the gallery of photographs are essential identifiers for each insect and unexpected facts about the extraordinary ways these creatures live and operate in our world. A curated gallery for the brave and bug-curious, this stunning book unveils the wonders of the most astonishingly diverse lifeform in the animal kingdom.
Logical Chess: Move by Move
The classic No.1 chess bestseller, now in a new and refreshed edition. Once you’ve learned the basic moves, where can you go next? What’s the best way to improve your chess? Try this book!In this much-loved classic, legendary chess writer Irving Chernev explains 33 complete games in forensic detail, going into the players’ minds to explain the thought processes behind each and every move. Playing through these games and explanations will give you a real and invaluable insight into the power of the pieces and how to use them most effectively. Passed down through the decades from generation to generation of players, this enduring bestseller is a secret weapon for improving your game. As the author says: ‘Each game that you play through will be an exciting adventure in chess in which courage, wit, imagination and ingenuity reap their just reward. It is by appreciating and absorbing what they teach so pleasurably that we can best learn to play Logical Chess, Move by Move.’
Guinness: A Family Succession
THE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW IN PAPERBACK. 'A brilliant, entertaining read.' - Irish TimesThe head of the Guinness family tells the dramatic true story of how his ancestors created the largest brewery in the world. Growing up at Farmleigh, the country house outside Dublin, Arthur Edward Guinness – Ned for short – was fascinated by the secrets and legends that surrounded the early generations of his famous family of brewers, who went from obscurity in Kildare to the pinnacle of Irish and British society. In this bestselling account, he explores the challenges faced by each generation, culminating in the dramatic events when his great-great-grandfather bought out his glamorous older brother and floated Guinness on the stock exchange. Overnight Edward Cecil Guinness became Ireland’s richest man. This is a tale in which brewing genius, sibling rivalry, bounteous philanthropy and astonishing social mobility are interwoven with historic national events, including the Act of Union, Catholic Emancipation, the Famine, the Home Rule movement, the Dublin Lockout and ultimately Irish independence. It is the inside story, as told by Ned Guinness. 'The definitive history of the Guinness brewing dynasty.' – Irish Independent'A fantastic book.' –The Business (RTÉ Radio 1)'Really, really fascinating. More than a family biography, it's a book that positions Guinness and its commercial story against the backdrop of a city.' – Donal Fallon
Inventors
If you could invent anything, what would it be? If there were no limitations to your creativity, how far would you go? This book makes the reader the inventor, and with over 450 variations, the sky is the limit when it comes to the contraptions you can create. From star-powered submarines to dream-powered space rockets, and flush-powered bicycles to solar-powered toilets, you can create the wildest, most unbelievable inventions ever seen on planet Earth. With bright, bold illustrations by Mar Hernández and brilliant facts, become the inventor of your own future.
Mega dobrá zpráva
Mám naději, že díky tomuto počinu si někteří moji mladší přátelé možná poprvé v životě dobrovolně pročtou evangelia – a třeba časem objeví krásu a hloubku Božího slova v solidním překladu. Ale i kdyby ne, studium Mega dobré zprávy v rodinách, kdy se rodiče a prarodiče nechají pokorně poučovat a osvěcovat od svých teenagerů, může přinést spoustu legrace i cenné mezigenerační sblížení. (z úvodu autora)
Pavel Helan (nar. 1979 v Brně) vystudoval krajinné inženýrství na VŠ lesnické, ale stal se z něj oblíbený písničkář a občas i „bavič“ či moderátor společenských akcí. Koncertuje po celé České republice i na Slovensku a mívá velmi různorodé publikum: poslouchají ho snad všechny generace, od dětí až po seniory. Překlad vybraných příběhů z evangelií do jazyka generace Z je jeho literární prvotinou.
Wild About Whales
Did you know that whales are the loudest animals in the world? Or that blue whales aren’t actually blue? Do you know the differences between a toothed whale and a baleen whale?
Immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated guide to some of the world’s most largest mammals, full of facts about whales, their diets, habitats and how they communicate (and yes, dolphins too).
Circling the Stars
Dad has moved out and Ani is struggling to accept his absence. Her mysterious neighbour, Nando, and his secret nocturnal trips provide a welcome distraction. When Ani follows Nando, she doesn’t expect to come face to face with the wild fox he has befriended. During each nighttime visit they learn a little more about the fox, and each other. But are Ani and Nando ready for the new challenges this friendship brings? And can caring for another creature bring more harm than good in this strange and eerie worl? n enchanting tale of secret nighttime walks, a mysterious fox and finding friendship in the most unexpected of places.
Moss''d In Space
Fabulously cosy adventure from bestselling author Rebecca Thorne, featuring shenanigans in space, a sentient starship and the feeling of finding home.Her starship gave her freedom. But could it also become a friend?Torian thought she was getting a bargain: a century-old alien starship, abandoned and covered in moss. It was her ticket away from a smuggling past and her overbearing ex . . . ah, ex-captain, Amelia. But the moss has a mind of its own.As the ship’s ‘organic computer,’ Moss is lonely, snarky and harbouring serious abandonment issues. And when Torian journeys onward, she encounters the immortal alien who built the craft, then just left it behind – with Moss inside. The ship he’s now accusing Torian of stealing. Charting a new course across the galaxy, Torian finds an unexpected ally in Amelia, who might help her find the safe haven she craves. Torian can pilot a starship. But can she uncover ancient secrets and connect with a computer that just wants to belong?If you love Firefly''s adventures in space, the loveable alien cast of Mass Effect and the coziness of Legends & Lattes, this is for you.* * *Praise for Rebecca Thorne:‘I absolutely loved it’– Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop‘Readers of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune will feel right at home’– Publishers Weekly‘Charming, pun-filled, gentle and deeply affirming’– Library Journal‘A fun romp through space that will keep readers engaged and eager’– School Library JournalCan''t Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller w/c 06/05/2024
Animal Nightlife
Vikram, Ravi and Sean, childhood friends from south London, seem to be the only ones who have noticed that they have wings. As adults and ''multiples'' - their hybrid human/animal forms - they are all now dealing with the personal and political fallout of what is turning out to be an unexpectedly turbulent present in which ''singulars'' - narrow-minded, non-syncretic - are the ones making the weather. It feels like a dangerous time for anyone deemed an outsider. Human society has rarely been this reckless or rapacious, and the fragile ecosystem holding together all the unlikely alliances of ''animal nightlife'' has been placed in mortal danger. Consumerism, greed, violence, and prejudice of every kind are ranged against the brave souls taking a stand by lining the telegraph wires as a final showdown draws ever closer.
Nobody But Me
A young child journeys toward independence in this award-winning picture book, "visual narrative of the highest level."* With richly evocative art by a two-time winner of NY Times’ Best Illustrated Books, here is a story of separation and return.After a young boy unties the knot anchoring his small boat near his mother, he slips away from her on a gentle tide, floating off on a quiet and peaceful journey through town, jungle, and city. When he floats back to the beach—was it a few hours? a few minutes?—his mother is there at the water''s edge right where he left her. Perhaps it was a dream? And yet he has returned from his solo adventure with a gift pressed into his palm, a tiny seed that when planted will grow on its own.Separation from a parent, whether for a long period or just a few minutes, can fill a child with anxiety, but at other times that same child may long to do things on their own. Using gouache, collage and watercolor, Lundberg''s stunning illustrations in Nobody But Me convey both the child’s agency and the unbreakable bond with his mother. Here is a story that will bring joy to young and old readers alike. 4-7 years."The author invite us to witness the magic of a perfect childhood [story].”***August Prize jury**Special Mention Bologna Ragazzi Awards 2025, Fiction
Second Chances
It''s never too late for second chances...For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She''s moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband.Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn''t take chances. Suddenly she''s facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to - and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she''s lost.Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House...It''s never too late for second chances...For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She''s moving to a small town on the West Coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband.Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn''t take chances. Suddenly she''s facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to - and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she''s lost.Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House...From the Irish bestseller comes a brand-new, heart-breaking yet hopeful read about the importance of community and the power of starting over - perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jill Mansell.
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