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The Inheritance of Loss
High in the Himalayas sits a dilapidated mansion, home to three people, each dreaming of another time.
The judge, broken by a world too messy for justice, is haunted by his past. His orphaned granddaughter has fallen in love with her handsome tutor, despite their different backgrounds and ideals. The cook's heart is with his son, who is working in a New York restaurant, mingling with an underclass from all over the globe as he seeks somewhere to call home.
Around the house swirl the forces of revolution and change. Civil unrest is making itself felt, stirring up inner conflicts as powerful as those dividing the community, pitting the past against the present, nationalism against love, a small place against the troubles of a big world.
Honey in the Wound
A powerful, unforgettable debut novel for fans of PACHINKO and HOMEGOING
Spanning the 20th century, Honey in the Wound follows a mysteriously gifted lineage of Korean women as they are displaced across Asia by Japanese imperialism. At this novel's heart is Young-Ja, whose family is killed by Japanese soldiers. Her magical gift - the ability to infuse her cooking with her feelings: love, peace, delight - shifts into something far more powerful as her sorrow and anger seep into her confections.
When her talent is noticed by a Korean resistance fighter, she is taken to Manchuria and becomes enmeshed in a network of spies at a teahouse favoured by Japanese officials. Haunted at every turn by the spectre of Japanese soldiers, Young-Ja must learn to persevere, even against the brutality of the Imperial Army.
With spellbinding intergenerational sweep and atmospheric magical realism, Honey in the Wound explores the ways colonialism forces one family to transform and ultimately survive.
Bílá čarodějnice
Světem zmítá utajená bitva o technologicky převratnou čínskou vesmírnou stanici.
Ronnie Luck pracuje jako síťař armádních kybernetických sil. Život plný misí a nejistoty ho pomalu začíná unavovat a do mysli se mu vracejí vzpomínky na Tokio. Odpočinek s manželkou naruší mise nejvyšší priority — do prostoru spojenců právě vnikla nová čínská vesmírná stanice Bílá čarodějnice. Jedná se o technologický zázrak, jaký lidstvo dosud nevidělo, a Ronnie je spolu s dalšími dvěma agenty na stanici vyslán, aby o ní získal co nejvíce informací.
Kaidan Korg přežívá v hongkongských slumech, kde každý den zápasí o holé přežití. Když do města dorazí čínská stranická inkvizice, rozhodne se jednat a ukrást z její lodi neuvěřitelně cennou skálarní jednotku. Tím však nastartuje kolotoč událostí, jež ho zavedou na místa, o nichž ani netušil, že existují.
Chloe Hunter, dcera bývalého kapitána vojenského zpravodajství Arisu Deskara Huntera, pracuje jako investigativní novinářka, která se specializuje na témata, o nichž se ostatní bojí psát. Při čekání na další velký článek ji kontaktuje tajemný cizinec s výzvou, aby vypátrala původ a okolnosti vzniku Bílé čarodějnice. S neukojitelnou zvědavostí a jistotou neomezeného přísunu cizincových financí se Chloe vydává na strastiplnou pouť za článkem svého života, jež ji však bude stát mnohem víc, než si dokázala představit.
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Once Upon a Time in the Woods
A fairytale from picture-book legend, Anthony Browne.
"Once upon a time in the days when wolves roamed the land, there lived three boys, who one day wandered deep into the woods and came across a little cottage they’d never seen before..."
They think that maybe a witch lives in the cottage - at first they are curious, but soon they start to tease the inhabitant, with surprising consequences...
Exploring bullying, peer pressure and making assumptions, this new tale weaves an empathetic moral among stunning artwork and storytelling.
Maggie Sparks and the Postcard Portal
Maggie Sparks does NOT want to do her homework!Especially not when she could be at the cinema or playing in the park with her best friend Arthur. It’s the school holidays and Maggie has loads of FUN IDEAS. But when Mum insists Maggie and Arthur do their homework and help at the flower shop, their holiday seems DOOMED. Thankfully, Maggie is a super powerful, super smart, super talented WITCH. She plans to use her powers to turn their dull day into an awesome rainforest ADVENTURE. All she needs is a little magic …About the Maggie Sparks series:Step into the magical world of Maggie Sparks: the mischievous little witch who turns every day into an adventure. Join Maggie as she learns how to tackle school, make friends and most confusing of all: understand her emotions – when she’s not facing dragons and meeting aliens, that is! Perfect to bridge the gap between Isadora Moon and Amelia Fang for young readers aged 5+.
Porcupines
‘A dazzling mother-daughter story’ Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street'Funny, acerbic, and wonderfully playful: a novel to sink into' NAOMI WOOD, author of Mrs. Hemingway'Destined to become an instant classic. Richly drawn characters in an immigrant journey as old as America herself' ADRIANA TRIGIANI, author of The View From Lake ComoLos Angeles, 2001. Sonia is raising her daughter, Mila, alone in the sunny but somnolent suburbs of LA. Her days are a blur of not-quite-illegal business activities, avoiding other moms, and baking birthday cakes laced with rum: minor mistakes that nevertheless remind her she doesn’t belong. Mila, meanwhile, is juggling violin and swimming lessons and navigating the treacherous social politics of school – all the while trying to get her mother to share something, anything, about her past. But there are just too many things that Mila doesn’t know:She doesn’t know that her mother grew up in Soviet Hungary (where getting your hands on a banana was one of the greatest thrills in life)She doesn’t know that her mother has a sister called Rina (whom she hasn’t spoken to in 10 years)The only thing she does know about her father is that he was a ‘good time’ (according to her mother)Crucially, she doesn’t know that there is a very good reason why her mother dodges everyone, from traffic cops to vice principals. So, Mila concocts a scheme to get her mother, and the man Mila is kind of sure must be her father to reconnect. It involves corralling Sonia into chaperoning an orchestra of ten-year-olds (most of whom seem to be called Megan) on a road trip from LA to San Francisco, and it may just cause their carefully constructed lives to implode. Moving between Budapest before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Washington, DC in the tense years of the Cold War and the bright sunshine of early 2000s Los Angeles, Porcupines is an irresistible novel about mothers and daughters, belonging and reinvention, the things we carry with us, and those we tell ourselves we’ve left behind.
Into the Badlands
In the summer of 1989 John Williams embarked on an epic journey through a deeply troubled USA. A right-wing Republican administration seemed bent on rolling back the advances of the civil rights era; the Supreme Court were partially reversing the Roe vs Wade ruling on abortion; criminals from the Central Park rapist to the serial killers Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacey were all over the news. Who did Williams turn to make sense of all this? America's crime writers - that's who. He talked to novelists like James Ellroy and Elmore Leonard, Sara Paretsky and James Lee Burke, and visited the places they write about, like Los Angeles and Detroit, Chicago and New Orleans. The result was an instant cult classic that remains deeply relevant today: both an incisive and funny travelogue and a revealing guide to the lives and works of America's finest crime writers, caught at their peak.
Ocean Explorer
Dive to the depths of our oceans and spot over 150 incredible sea creatures in this search-and-find book by marine biologist Carlee Jackson. There are millions of creatures hiding in the depths of our oceans! In this beautiful search-and-find book, kids will snorkel around a coral reef, swim along a mangrove, and explore a shipwreck as they have fun for hours searching for sea creatures. Vibrant illustrations by Hannah Abbo make for beautiful underwater scenes. As kids pore over the details, they'll dive deeper and deeper within our oceans and discover habitats from around the world. Will they be able to spot the sea turtle hatchlings making a dash for the sea? Or the nurse shark having a snooze in the coral reef? How about the narwhals peeking through ice in the Arctic? Discover that epaulette sharks can "walk", how a rainbow sea slug defends itself against predators, and why honeycomb eels have two sets of jaws!
The Great British River
From sparkling springs and babbling brooks to urban canals and muddy estuaries, discover the fascinating journey of our rivers and the wildlife that calls them home. Our rivers are home to some of Britain's most iconic species, including brown trout, mayfly, kingfisher and otter, and for centuries they have provided us with a place to explore and relax. Not only do they provide a habitat for wildlife, they're also a crucial resource for drinking water, farming and transportation. However, a combination of relentless pollution, failing water management and climate change have had a devastating effect. There are currently no rivers in the UK with a ‘good’ ecological status, threatening the species that depend on them to survive. In The Great British River, freshwater specialist Jack Perks explores the fundamentals of our rivers: the habitats they supply, how they transform on the journey from source to estuary, and why certain species are suited to them. Discover ways to enjoy your local waterways and wildlife, as well as what can be done to help protect them. Beautifully illustrated with colour photography of some of our most vital rivers and the species that live in and around them, this accessible book is a celebration of the British river, and a call to action to conserve this precious habitat.
I Know How This Ends
The brilliantly uplifting, page-turning novel from the multi-million bestselling author of Geek Girl and Reese's Book Club Pick Cassandra in Reverse. 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' Lindsey Kelk‘A true delight from cover to cover' Charlotte Butterfield--------------------------------------------------------If you could see your future, how would you live no? argot Wayward is in manically gleeful self-destruct mode. Following the implosion of a ten-year relationship, she’s wilfully derailing her successful career, joyfully taking down men on dating apps, and living in total chaos. Until one day, when Margot has a vision of herself with a man she’s never met before. She doesn’t believe in fate. But when Margot meets single-dad Henry, the vision comes true: exactly as she’d foreseen it. As her future continues to reveal itself, a glimpse at a time, Margot realises she knows exactly what’s going to happen, and when. And there’s nothing she can do to change any of it. So Margot has to decide how to live, how to love again, and how to be herself… Because if you can’t change your destiny, how on earth do you live your present?'Irresistibly charming, heartbreakingly hopeful, and downright hilarious' Catherine Walsh'Funny and tender, full of joy… a clever, surprising look at how our future selves can help us find out who we are.' Catriona Silvey'Holly Smale never fails to make me laugh, and move me. I felt so happy when I was reading this book.' Daisy Buchanan------------------------------------------------------Praise for Holly Smale:'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK'Totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS'Hilarious and heartwarming' WOMAN'S OWN'Gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH'Truly original novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'Very clever' IRISH EXAMINER'IWonderful' DAILY MAIL'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN'Smart [and] funny' THE TIMES'A triumph' SUN'Clever [and] unusual' DAILY EXPRESS'Brilliantly clever' SARAH HAYWOOD'A witty read' SUN ON SUNDAY
The Golf 100
So, who's the best of 'em all? Tiger Woods? Jack Nicklaus? Bobby Jones? Ben Hogan? Golf fans will disagree until the end of time, but one thing is certain: For well over 100 years, the sport has provided its share of spectacular careers and indelible moments. And what about fan favorites such as Phil Mickelson, Nancy Lopez, and Lee Trevino? Where do they rank on the list? Or modern players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Nelly Korda, and Justin Thomas. Did they make the final cut-and if so, where?
In a joyride through golf history itself, New York Times bestselling author Michael Arkush establishes a ranking system that places a heavy emphasis on the game's major championships and profiles the most accomplished and impactful golfers ever-men and women, known and unknown. Arkush captures the flair, as well as the flaws, of athletes who are intensely competitive, funny, peculiar, or larger-than-life. Crafted from hundreds of interviews and longtime relationships developed over a quarter century, The Golf 100 is an immensely entertaining read.
Cynefin
Reimagine our relationship with the natural world through the Welsh poetic tradition. At a time of biodiversity loss and climate grief, we need to reset our relationship with the natural world. Cynefin helps us hear the voices of people down the centuries who have, through poetry, expressed a different way of connecting with the living world around us. Carwyn Graves explores how the Welsh poetic tradition offers a different view of nature and connecting to our place in the world, and demonstrates its power to help us address the challenges we face. Find fresh perspectives from themes of grief and loss mediated through snow and the cuckoo’s song, to ecological sensibilities in medieval poems and the generosity of the water that drives the water wheel. In a thousand years of poetry we see the natural world portrayed not as a pristine realm but a human home; bittersweet as well as welcoming. Above all Carwyn invites us through these poems, to encounter the living world - in seagulls and sheepflocks, a lake or wheatfield - not in the abstract but in all its sparkling specificity
The Drowning Place
‘An astonishingly gifted writer’ MARIAN KEYES''Hilary is my drop-everything writer; always original, always bang-on psychologically, always gripping'' ALEX MARWOODEVERY PLACE HAS ITS GHOSTS.Edenscar, a town in the Peak District, has more than most. 17 years ago, its inhabitants were hit by tragedy when a school bus veered off the road and everyone on board drowned. Everyone, that is, except Joseph Ashe. His miraculous survival has haunted him and the town ever since.Now a Detective Sergeant in the local police, Joe is called to the scene of a brutal and apparently inexplicable crime. The whole town is spooked, but Joe’s new boss, DI Laurie Bower, more used to inner-city police work, has no time for superstition. She just wants to find the very real killer who has left no trace and apparently had no motive.Joining forces, Joe and Laurie work to uncover the secrets of Edenscar, both past and present.But when you dig up the dead, expect to get your hands dirty…The first in a stand-out and haunting new crime series for fans of Vera, Broadchurch and Happy Valley. Set in a town steeped in history and horror, the series follows DS Joseph Ashe, a young man haunted by the ghosts of his past struggling with survivor’s guilt, and DI Laurie Bower, an outsider fighting to fit in.Praise for Sarah Hilary:''A master of her craft... she makes the words sing'' ANN CLEEVES''Sarah Hilary writes beautifully and unflinchingly'' PETER JAMES''Sarah Hilary has always known how to chill her readers'' VAL MCDERMID''Perfectly plotted, beautifully written modern Gothic'' ERIN KELLY on Fragile''Tremendous'' IAN RANKIN on Quieter than Killing
Read Write Inc. Phonics: A Box Full of Light (Blue Set 6 Storybook 9)
These engaging Storybooks provide structured practice for children learning to read the Read Write Inc. Set 1, 2 and 3 sounds. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy, fluency and comprehension.The Storybooks include a range of engaging stories such as fairy tales, myths and legends, rhyming stories and familiar settings.Activities at the start of the books help children to practise the sounds and words they will encounter in the story. Questions to talk about at the end of the story provide an extra opportunity for developing childrens comprehension.The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction, Writing books and an Online resource. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training.
Stirring Up a Love Story
Can he cook his way into her hear? arcy is still reeling after the death of her beloved husband, the Baron of Lowbridge, eighteen months ago. He is the reason she left New York for the Scottish Highlands and now she feels lost. When feisty chef Nate arrives at Lowbridge, she takes against him immediately. He is cocky and brash and the two of them do not see eye to eye on anything. He is, however, brilliant, and over time, despite herself, Darcy feels drawn to him. But he is 15 years her junior, and she is not ready to move on. Can she have a second chance at lov? second-chance, enemies-to-lovers, age-gap romance set in a dreamy Highland setting perfect for fans of Jessica Redland and Katie FfordeReaders can't get enough of the Highland Cookery School series:'Warm and engaging with a stunning setting and fabulous characters.' Jessica Redland'Funny, romantic, with great characters and set in Scotland, this book has it all.' Katie Fforde'A heartwarming read full of engaging characters, fun moments and a captivating romance.' Bella Osborne'Beautifully written, with wonderful characters, a lively community and oodles of charm all wrapped up in a gorgeous Highland setting.' Suzanne Snow'I devoured it in one sitting and was looking for more - so I can't wait for the next in the series. Second helpings, please!' Lilac Mills'Utterly delightful. A truly gorgeous book that will hook you from the startthis has all the feels.' Helga Jensen'Warm and welcoming, a delicious Scottish holiday of a book.' Jeevani Charika'A wonderful hug of a book. Loved every minute.' Reader Review'The story had everything and I devoured it, this is definitely a fun read for any day of the year to get lost in.' Reader Review'This was a joy to read and I loved every second of it and am already looking forward to the next book.' Reader Review'This book was perfect! A Cinderella retelling with baking. Say no more! This was such a cute read and I could not put it down!' Reader Review'Amazing. A lovely, cosy read for those spring evenings.' Reader Review'A humorous, romantic read with a brilliant cast of characters and idyllic setting. Plenty of ups and downs to keep the pages turning. A gorgeous piece of romantic escapism.' Reader Review'I absolutely adored this book! The perfect blend of cozy romance and a dash of cooking with love.' Reader Review'Warm, welcoming, and utterly engaging, this book is like a cozy Scottish holiday.' Reader Review'I really enjoyed reading this gorgeous, cozy closed-door romance. The beautiful setting of the Scottish Highlands, the descriptions of delicious sweets interwoven with some of the most memorable and lovable characters makes for a book that is hard to put down!' Reader ReviewThis a sweet, engaging romantic comedy that will appeal to readers who enjoy heartwarming stories set in picturesque locations. Perfect for those looking for a cozy romance with a dash of culinary magic.' Reader Review
The Prince and The Art of War (Signature Editions)
Machiavelli's classic works of political philosophy, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. Niccolo Machiavelli's 16th-century political treatise has been controversial and influential for centuries. Written as a guide for new princes and royals, Machiavelli provides a candid and unflinching assessment of the realities of power and politics. The Prince is often considered one of the first works of modern political philosophy. This edition also includes Machiavelli's The Art of War, a treatise on the organization of the military and the practical applications of warfare.
Fifty Places to Drink Wine Before You Die
The bestselling Fifty Places series returns with a stunning guide to the world's finest vineyards and wineries, curated by experts for the ultimate wine-lover's experience
Fifty Places to Drink Wine Before You Die reveals 50 of the world's most storied spots for enjoying a glass of wine-you'll want to immediately say, "Pour me a glass!"
Recommendations from wine experts, industry insiders, and seasoned local guides cover the timeless wine regions of Italy, France, Spain, California, Michigan, and New Zealand, along with more exotic and unusual locales, such as the winery in an old nuclear plant in Finland or the vineyards in the Great Rift Valley in Ethiopia.
With stunning photographs, interviews, and advice for "If You Go," Fifty Places to Drink Wine Before You Die will leave you yearning to take a trip to experience the aroma of a freshly uncorked Merlot or a cool, crisp sip of a Sauvignon Blanc in these stunning locations.
The list of destinations includes:
Azores, Portugal - Barossa Valley, Australia - Bordeaux, France - Burgundy, France - Central Coast, California - Central Otago, New Zealand - Central Valley, California - Champagne, France - Colchagua Valley, Chile - Corsica, France - Douro Valley, Portugal - Erie, Pennsylvania - Finger Lakes Region, New York - Fruška Gora, Serbia - Gredos, Spain - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand - High Plains and Texas Hill, Texas - Ilomantsi, Finland - Imereti, Georgia (Country) - Istria and Dalmation Coast, Croatia - Khao Yai Valley and Hua Hin, Thailand - Kog (Podravje Region), Slovenia - Lanzarote, Canary Islands - Margaret River, Australia - Mendocino, California - Mendoza, Argentina - Monticello, Virginia - Napa-Sonoma, California - Niagra, Canada - Ningxia, China - Okanagan Valley, Canada - Rioja, Spain - Rheingau, Germany - Santorini, Greece - Sicily, Italy - Sonoita and Verde Valley, Arizona - Stellenbosch, South Africa - Tasmania, Australia - Tokyo, Japan - Tokaj, Hungary - Traverse City and Fennville, Michigan - Tuscany, Italy - Umpqua Valley, Oregon - Urla, Turkey - Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico - Valle de Parras, Mexico - Walla Walla, Washington - Wachau Valley, Austria - Willamette Valley, Oregon - Taiwan
Books in the Fifty Places to Go series are the perfect gift for the adventurer in your life-whether they're planning their next trip or dreaming from their armchair.
Fifty Places series
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die
Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Sail Before You Die
Fifty Places to Dive Before You Die
Fifty More Places to Golf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Bike Before You Die
Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die
Fifty Places to Paddle Before You Die
Fifty Places to Camp Before You Die
Fifty Places to Drink Beer Before You Die
Fifty Places to Run Before You Die
Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die
Fifty Places to Rock Climb Before You Die
Fifty Places to Practice Yoga Before You Die
Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog Before You Die
Fifty Places to Travel Solo Before You Die
Fifty Places to Drink Wine Before You Die
Art: The Whole Story
An accessible and hugely popular history of art explained through many of the world's most famous masterpieces.
Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives readers unparalleled insights into the world's most iconic artworks. Art: The Whole Story traces the development of art period by period, with the illustrated text covering every genre, from painting and sculpture to conceptual art and performance art. Cultural timelines are there too, to help to the reader with historical context.
Masterpieces that epitomize each period or movement are highlighted and analysed in detail. Everything from use of colour and visual metaphors to technical innovations is explained, enabling you to interpret the meanings of world-famous masterpieces - Mughal miniatures; Japanese prints in the 19th century; the colour theories behind Seurat's remarkable La Grande Jatte; and why Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon was so shocking in its day.
Archaeological Excavations at Irmis Rka: An Investigation of a Multi-Layered Settlement in Southwest Georgia
This volume presents the results of the 2020 season excavations conducted by the Georgian National Museum at the multi-layered settlement of Irmis Rka, located in the Samtskhe-Javakheti province in southwest Georgia. Excavations on the site have confirmed the presence of pits and domestic architecture from the Early Bronze Age Kura-Araxes Culture, as well as deposits of the subsequent Bedeni Culture, along with abundant related materials. The site reveals signs of occupation during the Late Bronze-Early Iron Age, with evidence of fortification and various artefacts. Additionally, medieval activities have been documented. The site demonstrates the full evolution of the Kura-Araxes tradition, offering perspectives to illustrate its gradual changes and development. One of the site's most significant aspects is the presence of the Bedeni culture, marking its first appearance in this area. While excavations at Irmis Rka are ongoing, the results presented here contribute new data to a wide range of discussions.
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