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A cross-cultural celebration of key women's achievements through history. From archaeology to zoology, the extraordinary knowledge and skill of the women in this book has changed the world where we live. Their inspirational creativity, determination and courage has been ground-breaking. Whether reaching for the stars or kicking-off record-breaking careers in football we can all learn from and be led by these remarkable risk-takers and changemakers. Curated by Carnegie Medal shortlisted illustrator, Yu Rong, this title showcases the talent of multiple female illustrators.
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13,49 €

Amari and the Metalwork Menace


The highly anticipated fourth book in the Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson and Nevermoor. The fourth epic adventure for Amari and her friends at the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations. In the wake of the Bureau of Supernatural Investigations’ war with Dylan Van Helsing and the magicians, Amari Peters has stepped back from being a Junior Agent to spend the school year as a normal kid. But now she’s faced with a decision: return to the Bureau and join an elite new agent programme – or retire for good, which would mean safety, but also losing her memories of the supernatural world. Soon she finds that she may not have a choice. A deadly new curse is threatening the supernatural and mortal worlds as people are slowly becoming machines beneath their skin. Hundreds of cases have been cropping up with no cure in sight. And when the curse hits someone close to Amari, it’s up to her to get to the bottom of this deadly mystery – even if it means trusting an old enemy. Readers LOVE Amari! PRAISE FOR AMARI AND THE DESPICABLE WONDERS ? ‘This is an amazing trilogy!' ? 'The Amari series is one of the most popular at the school where I work and this next instalment does not disappoint.' ? 'Amari and the Despicable Wonders is a fantastic book that my daughter absolutely loves! She was hooked from the very first chapter.' ?’Granddaughter loved it. Read the entire series' ?'Such an amazing world that we've been immersed in for three amazing books. So much love for these characters and the lessons learned on the way. My boys and I have enjoyed this series so very much.' BB Alston's book 'Amari and the Night Brothers' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 23-08-2021
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19,99 €

Aisle Nine


*A William C. Morris Award Finalist* It’s Black Friday—and the apocalypse is on sale!Ever since the world filled with portals to hell and bloodthirsty demons started popping out on the reg, Jasper’s life has gotten worse and worse. A teenage nobody with no friends or family, he is plagued by the life he can’t remember and the person he’s sure he’s supposed to be. Jasper spends his days working as a checkout clerk at the Here for You discount mart, where a hell portal in aisle nine means danger every shift. But at least here he can be near the girl he’s crushing on—Kyle Kuan, a junior member of the monster-fighting Vanguard—who seems to hate Jasper for reasons he can’t remember or understand. But when Jasper and Kyle learn they both share a frightening vision of the impending apocalypse, they’re forced to team up and uncover the uncomfortable truth about the hell portals and the demons that haunt the world. Because the true monsters are not always what they seem, the past is not always what we wish, and, like it or not, on Black Friday all hell will break loose, starting in aisle nine. Rising star Ian X. Cho delivers an unforgettably freaky and hilarious YA debut with Aisle Nine, perfect for fans of Grasshopper Jungle or The Last of Us.
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12,49 €

The Lost Women


**Pre-order the new, heart-stopping David Raker thriller from the million-copy bestselling master of the missing person mystery**ONE DAY AGO…Following a car accident, Preston Stewart goes in for surgery on his face. The operation is a success. Afterwards, still recovering from the anaesthetic and with his wife Ellie at his side, Preston’s bandages are removed by a nurse. But when Ellie sees the man under the bandages, something is wrong. It’s not her husband.16 YEARS AGO…Zauna Roy’s older brother Marco went missing when she was ten. He’s never been found. After finishing university, Zauna meets Anna and Sydney, a two-person documentary crew who become fascinated by Marco’s disappearance. The three women begin looking into what happened and where Marco could have gone. A month later, Zauna, Anna and Sydney vanish into thin air.NOW…Missing persons investigator David Raker is hired to find out what happened to Preston Stewart –– and soon makes a connection to the three lost women. But as he and his long-time ally, former detective Colm Healy, begin unravelling the two cases, they start to realise these crimes aren’t just connected to each other, they’re connected to a killer called Dr Glass –– the man who murdered Healy’s daughter.Even worse, Raker and Healy are against the clock… because in 24 hours, something terrible is going to happen…---PRAISE FOR TIM WEAVER''Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down'' CHRIS WHITAKER''Corkscrew twists. Impossible to read without breaking into a sweat'' THE TIMES''The master of clever, unpredictable plots'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS
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26,99 €

Girls Like Me


Girls Like Me inspires young readers to be proud of their interests and of who they are, while learning about the lives, traditions, and hobbies of real-life Rebel Girls all around the world. No girl is quite like another, but reading about more than 70 girls, in their own words, reveals that for all our differences, we also have lots of things in common. And from Meisa in Japan to Rachael in Anchorage, Alaska, every interview reminds readers that being authentically you is what makes you special!
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26,99 €

Reading Champion: The Famous Five: George's Missing Boat


Brand new readers based on the wonderful world of Enid Blyton''s Famous Five characters, especially written for children beginning to read. Each story is accompanied by colourful illustrations to engage the young reader and support the text.In this story, The Famous Five are home for the holidays. They want to take George''s boat out on the water, but there is bad news at the boat yard. Her boat is missing after a storm, and that''s not the only thing to have gone missing ...Reading Champion is an independent reading programme carefully levelled to match book bands widely used in schools. This book is suitable for readers aged 5+ and has been levelled at book band Green 5.
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13,49 €

Lean Cat, Savage Cat


A Talented Mr Ripley for contemporary Berlin: a twisting, sensual, heady and razor-sharp exploration of creativity, fame, desire and the divided self‘Riotous and raunchy ... ? alaciou? om? f breathtakin? elf-invention an? pectacular self-destruction’ Service95‘The book that’s been missing from my reading habits: classically glamourous, timelessly seductive’ Torrey Peters‘An erotic spectacular of self-creation and spiralling disintegration’ Olivia Laing____________________________________________________Charli has finished art school and now has no idea what to do with her life. She’s broke, disillusioned and her flatmates hate her. One night at a bar in Soho, however, everything changes when she first encounters the charismatic musician Alexander Geist. Androgynous, glamorously handsome, mysterious and just a little sinister, he feels something like a soul mate; and so when he heads off to Berlin, Charli follows. There, at the centre of the city’s febrile party scene, Charli and Alexander embark on their great project: to make Alexander into the biggest star since David Bowie. But Alexander is elusive, mercurial; and Charli is in over her head before she realises just how self-destructive her life has become under his spell. A story of obsession and excess, doppelgängers and disassociation, fame and the terrible things we do to feel loved, Lean Cat, Savage Cat is an unforgettable novel from one of the most exciting writers at work today.
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22,99 €

The Hiroshima Boy


As the soldiers lifted me from the floor, my father's eyes locked with my own. For just a moment, I thought I saw a shadow of sadness across his face. But it disappeared as quickly as it had arrived, replaced with my father's look of perpetual determination. "You'll find me at the hospital," I said to him. He made no response to this. "Be well, Shinji," he replied to me. Shinji Mikamo, a teenager, is on the roof of his house, working with his father, when there is a blinding flash. When he regains consciousness, he is severely injured, burned all over his body, and buried in the rubble of a building. Somehow, his father manages to pull him out, and together they begin to search for help. They were - it turned out - only 1200 metres away from the centre of the explosion. The Hiroshima Boy tells the story of Shinji and his father's journey through Hiroshima as they come face to face with the utter destruction of the city and meet neighbours, friends and strangers enduring unimaginable agony. Running from an enormous fire engulfing their neighbourhood, they reach the banks of the Kyobashi River. But the water provides little comfort, and the scenes they find there are devastating. For the next four days, they roam, searching for food, water and refuge in excruciating pain. Eventually, they reach a village outside Hiroshima City, where Shinji is able to be transferred to a hospital. But to do so he must leave his father, not knowing whether he will ever see him again... Told simply and powerfully, The Hiroshima Boy is an extraordinary first-person account of survival, suffering, courage and hope.
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13,49 €

The Cursed Road


An atmospheric crime mystery featuring DI Georgina Lennox and DI Richard Stewart, set in the Scottish highlandsIn the mountainous region of the Scottish Highlands, a young woman’s body has been found on a remote stretch of road. Though her manner of death suggests a terrible accident, a name carved into her arm hints at something more sinister.And when a personal connection to the name is revealed, DIs Georgina Lennox and Richard Stewart are sent to investigate.As George and Richie question locals, they discover that the road has a bloody history. Fearing that more women will be harmed, George and Richie track the killer through a rugged wilderness where ancient feuds, generational curses, and the unforgiving elements fight for supremacy.But there are more secrets to the road than just its history – and the people living along it will do whatever it takes to stop those secrets from coming out.
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22,99 €

The Soldier's Woman


The end of the war will bring more than just her husband home . . . A heart-rending saga of family strife, dreams abandoned and love triumphant - perfect for fans of Josephine Cox, Rita Bradshaw and Catherine Cookson. After the death of their parents, Faith and her brother are raised by an aunt in Oldham. Growing up protective and strong, Faith becomes the linchpin of the family. And, despite losing her trust in men because of a sordid encounter, she finds love with the charismatic wanderer Samuel Granger. But when Samuel returns from the Great War, he is a changed man. His recovery from his injuries is slow, and the post-war Depression hits their finances hard. Faith decides they must take in a lodger. A French widow, Leonie, and her baby move in, and she and Faith become close friends. But Leonie is holding on to a secret that threatens to destroy everything Faith loves . . . What readers say about The Soldier's Woman:'I couldn't put it down, what a brilliant read . . . anyone who likes post-war stories should make this book a must' ?'Great book. I particularly liked the way the author brought the characters to life. I'd read it again and still enjoy it' ?'Alexandra Connor is an author I will come back to. A very good book to read, you will not want to put it down. A storyline on the move that keeps you wanting to read more' ?'A page turner all the way through, great characters and storyline' ?'If you haven't read any of Alexandra's books I can assure you you won't stop at one. So get reading!' ?
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17,99 €

The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge


Secrets from the past, unravelling in the present…'A deeply satisfying read – gripping plot, loveable characters, and sumptuous locations, it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word. I loved it.’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'An intriguing and heart-warming story. I couldn’t put it down.' BARBARA ERSKINE 'I loved it. I was completely immersed in the story and the setting. So clever and interesting and beautifully written' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Beautifully written, warm and intelligent' TRACY REES ‘A fascinating story – strong characters, an intriguing world, a gorgeous setting and an uplifting ending. Perfect! It reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher, the kind of read you get truly lost in.’ VERONICA HENRY 'An engrossing read, with a wide and varied cast of characters who leap off the page. A wonderful page-turner, I loved it.' JANE JOHNSONUncovering secrets that span generations, Rachel Hore delivers intriguing, involving and emotive narrative reading group fiction like few other writers can. Nancy Foster has harboured a devastating secret that shattered her professional and personal life.  On meeting her, journalist Stef Lansdown realizes that she has the power to restore Nancy’s reputation and to heal the wounds, if only Nancy will trust her. But someone else wants to get to the bottom of the story first, someone who doesn’t want it to be told.  Set in the beautiful environs of the Norfolk Broads in 2010, and in London in the '40s and ‘50s, when life for career-driven women was so different, The Secrets of Dragonfly Lodge is Sunday Times multi-million copy bestselling author Rachel Hore’s utterly compelling new novel, interweaving the past and the present. 
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13,49 €

Shiva


In the stillness of the cosmos exists a force both boundless and paradoxical – Shiva. More than a god, he is the formless essence that both creates and consumes the universe. His realms transcend time, his actions defy logic, yet within them lies a cosmic rhythm governing all beings. Shiva: God of Gods is a journey into the heart of Shaivism. With poetic depth and philosophical clarity, it traverses sacred terrain, from the thunderous stillness of Mount Kailash to Rudra’s cosmic dance. The book is both a spiritual exploration and scholarly reflection, delving into the many faces of the Divine – the cultural significance of the linga, the meaning behind Shiva’s images, his fierce yet loving relationship with Parvati, the symbolism of the third eye, and the wisdom found in texts such as the Shiva Sutras and the Puranas.
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47,95 €

Gondolkodó - Szabadulószoba


Készen állsz egy izgalmas kalandra? Fejtsd meg a rejtvényeket és juss ki mihamarabb a szabadulószobák rejtélyes útvesztőjéből! A kiút titkos szobákon, zárt ajtókon és izgalmas feladványokon át vezet. Törd fel a kódokat, oldd meg a rejtvényeket, hogy felfedd a következő feltárásra váró szoba kilétét. Csak rajtad múlik, mikor jutsz ki a végtelennek tűnő labirintusból! Felkészültél? Ha igen, akkor: KÜLDETÉS INDUL!
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4,20 €

Mi MICSODA Múmiák és lápi hullák


Múmiák nem csak az ókori egyiptomi sírokból kerültek elő! Dél-Amerikában és Ázsiában is sok helyen felkészítették a holttesteket az örökkévalóságra. A lápi hullák és a jégmúmiák természetes módon, véletlenül keletkeztek. A modern technológia segítségével meglepő részleteket is megtudhatunk róluk. Mi a különbség a mesterséges és a természetesen keletkező múmiák között? Hol fordulnak elő múmiák a világon? Hogyan mumifikálták a halottakat az egyiptomiak? Ma is mumifikálnak holttesteket, de miért? Mik a múmiakészítés hozzávalói? Miről mesélnek vagy hallgatnak a lápi hullák? Mi mindenre derít fényt a múmiák CT-vizsgálata? Mit csinál egy mai balzsamozó? Tudj meg érdekes részleteket a múmiákról Jakob Wetzel tudományos újságírótól, akinek kíváncsisága olthatatlan, és folyamatosan nyomon követi a legújabb régészeti és kultúrtörténeti kutatásokat. A klasszikus Mi Micsoda új generációs sorozatában jelenik meg! Látványos, figyelemfelkeltő fotók, lenyűgöző tények, áttekinthető, könnyen értelmezhető infografikák, tömör, élvezetes szövegek! Vedd kezedbe a tudást!
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11,24 €

Tegtmaierovy železárny


Prvotina autora, který v obecném povědomí dodnes žije jako autor slavného románu Kámen a bolest. Dvacet let před ním (1922) vydal Karel Schulz „komunistický román“ Tegtmaierovy železárny. Příběh o muži, který se z nuzných poměrů vypracoval na majitele velké železářské firmy a v zápase o zisk, vedeném ve jménu ideje budoucího lepšího, technicky i společensky lépe uspořádaného „železného“ světa, se tvrdě střetne se zájmy svých dělníků, kteří hájí svou mzdu, umožňující jim jen přežívání „od výplaty k výplatě“. Autor byl tehdy členem levicové umělecké skupiny Devětsil, svou prvotinu navíc psal v sociálně rozjitřené době let 1920–1921 (generální stávka v prosinci 1920, demonstrace, při jejichž potlačování bylo zastřeleno čtrnáct dělníků, následné odtržení levicové části sociálnědemokratické strany a vznik strany komunistické).
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24,12 €

There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness


One of our most beloved scientists, a fearless free spirit, Carlo Rovelli is also a masterful storyteller. In this collection of writings, the logbook of an intelligence always on the move, he follows his curiosity and invites us on a voyage through science, literature, philosophy and politics. Written with his usual clarity and wit, these pieces, most of which were first published in Italian newspapers, range widely across time and space: from Newton's alchemy to Einstein's mistakes, from Nabokov's butterflies to Dante's cosmology, from travels in Africa to the consciousness of an octopus, from mind-altering psychedelic substances to the meaning of atheism. Charming, pithy and elegant, this book is the perfect gateway to the universe of one of the most influential physicists of our age.
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19,45 €

Three Summers


Every summer tells a story. 1957: The summer of innocence Amongst the lemon trees, Rafaella Parisi impatiently waits for the summer visitors to arrive in her small fishing village on the coast of Puglia. She may be dating Fon Gianelli, but there is one person she longs to see: Cosimo - son of the wealthy Franchetti family. 1958: The summer everything changed After a devastating accident at the lavish Franchetti villa, Rafa makes a vow that changes the course of all their futures 1961: The summer they met again And when Rafa and Cosi s lives collide, Rafa must decide if she s willing to risk the life she has built for the future she might have had.
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22,45 €

Tom Stuart-Smith: Drawn From the Land


Now in a compact edition, the first major overview of the UK’s leading garden designer, Tom Stuart-Smith. Landscape architect and designer Tom Stuart-Smith began his practice in London in 1998. Known for contrasting built forms with naturalistic planting, he has designed gardens, parks and landscapes in Europe, India, Morocco, the United States and the Caribbean. With clients such as the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal Academy of Arts, and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Stuart-Smith has established himself as the United Kingdom’s leading landscape architect. Featuring twenty-four of Stuart-Smith’s gardens from around the world, this book is the first major overview of his career. Through four essays by the designer, readers will learn about his inspirations and methods, while also marvelling at the beauty of his designs. Each garden is accompanied by an overview drawing, spectacular commissioned photography, and text by leading garden writer Tim Richardson. Offering unique insights into landscape design and planting, this book will provide inspiration and ideas for garden-lovers and professionals, opening up imaginative possibilities for designing spaces from the smallest to the grandest.
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52,95 €

Plastic Inc


Plastic is everywhere in our daily lives. But the companies making it - oil and petrochemical giants like ExxonMobil and INEOS - are hiding in plain sight. Because for all the vivid coverage of where plastic ends up, there is remarkably little discussion of where it comes from. In a shocking investigative deep dive, packed with character-driven storytelling, award-winning journalist Beth Gardiner exposes the truth of the vast, rapacious industry flooding our world with plastic - and now preparing to make more than ever. From the Gulf Coast of Texas to the narrow streets of Antwerp and the glitz and bling of Dubai, Gardiner gives us an up-close look at the plastic industry's relentless growth, its extraordinary profits, its toxic pollution, and its hidden role in exacerbating climate change. Today, the industry is pouring billions of dollars into plans to double, and eventually triple, the amount of plastic it churns out, even as so many of us -aghast at this material's out-of-control proliferation - try to use less. As Big Oil stares down a future of diminishing demand for fossil fuels, plastic has become its financial lifeline. Plastic Inc is full of stunning revelations, including how Big Oil pushed plastic into our lives and then sold us myths about recycling to ease our worries; how companies funded litter campaigns to blame us for the waste they were creating; and how they've poured cash and political muscle into fighting bans on single-use plastics. Gardiner also uncovers the hidden health crisis caused by chemicals in the items we use every day, and scientists' growing fear that microplastics may pose even greater dangers. Plastic Inc is an extraordinary exposé of an industry that will stop at nothing to feed its voracious hunger for profit.
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25,95 €

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