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Reds
Reds tells the global history of communism, going beyond the turmoil of the 20th century, and exploring communist ideas, movements, and regimes. It starts in antiquity, not in 1917. It centres not just on the obvious leaders and thinkers but asks how the idealism of millions of working-class activists could lead to their acquiescence in mass murder, repression and social atomisation. A fact whose legacy - unfortunately - is alive and kicking in both Russia and China today. Paul Mason's startling new book will argue that the desire to live without hierarchy and property is an impulse deeply rooted in our human nature. Reds traces the history of communist ideas through revolts in the ancient and medieval worlds, and chronicles the rise of 19th century anti-capitalist movements. Using first hand testimonies of both the perpetrators and the victims, Mason gives a new and terrifying account of how the 20th century experiment in communism turned into a totalitarian nightmare. But, he argues, the story is not over. Western democracies are stagnant and lacking self-belief. Looming climate chaos demands radical economic answers. Millions of people in the global south see China's offer of authoritarian, state-led development model as a viable alternative. And among the Western left, new forms of techno-egalitarianism vie with right-wing libertarianism in the battle over the digital future.Reds will be a major analysis as we head into a dangerous new world order where China and Russia threaten major change to the world's democracies.
Natural Selection
'Suspenseful, witty, and oh so timely. It's been ages since I devoured a book this quickly.' Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying'A fierce, feminist anthem' SLJWhen three friends in a tiny rural town realise they've all been the victim of the same guy, they plan a revenge prank in the woods. But things take a distinctly dark turn with an accident, a snowstorm and the appearance of a grizzly bear.Now the girls share a terrible secret.But when bear attacks on local men begin to multiply the girls start to wonder, truly, who is more dangerous?When it comes to boys and bears, always choose the bear.A powerful, page-turning coming-of-rage story
The Elements of Dark Academia
Ambition. Desire. Secrets. Belonging.
Don your best tweed and sharpen your daggers: school is in session.
In this revelatory collection of over two dozen stories, award-winning anthologist Jared Shurin guides us through the hallowed halls of Dark Academia, from its Gothic roots to its boundary-pushing present. Ranging from the mysterious to the fantastic, the romantic and the horrific, these stories explore the hidden secrets of elite institutions, probe our relationship with power, and examine the darkest corners of human nature.
Within these pages, you’ll meet obsessed professors and the students who will do anything to impress them. Artists and musicians who make deals with the devil. Academic rivalries that turn personal, and even deadly. Students who come to study, but learn that ivory towers often contain dark secrets.
On the syllabus, you’ll find:
Edgar Allan Poe
Evelyn Waugh
Dorothy Sayers
Carmen Maria Machado
M.L. Rio
Lev Grossman
And many more.
And for your final assignment: an original story by Olivie Blake.
Will you dare to explore this tome's hidden depths?
To All the Men I’ve Killed Before
The brand-new novel from the bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With it.
Cafe. Waiting. Love.
'Dreams that are laughable when said aloud are often the ones most worth pursuing. Even if you fall . . .'In a small café in Hsinchu, Taiwan, everyone is waiting for something. Whether it's love, a second chance or a sign of something greater. More than just an ordinary coffee shop; this is a place for serendipitous encounters.Si-ying, a young woman working at the café, harbours a secret crush on the handsome Tse-yu, who regularly visits with a new girlfriend in tow. However, her life takes a turn when she befriends the quirky and earnest Ah Tuo. He takes her on adventures and introduces her to an eclectic mix of people who aren't what they seem to be - a triad boss who is a cinephile and a laundrette owner who whips up exquisite dishes worthy of Michelin stars (but only on a Sunday!).Feelings are complicated, Si-ying learns. Within the café's walls, moments of reflection reveal profound truths. Amidst the wait for someone else, Si-ying makes her most significant journey: the one to discovering herself.** Translated from the Mandarin Chinese by Shanna Tan **
My Name is MacKenzie Bly
I am fourteen years old and I’m called MacKenzie Bly. It’s a good name, isn’t it? Unfortunately, I just made it up, I’m actually called Philip Stephens which, if there was ever a competition for the world’s most boring name, would be a clear winner. ‘We didn’t want to call you something that would mean you’d get teased’ is what Mum B says.But given that I’m the size of a vending machine, hate sport, live with my Mums, one of whom teaches biology at my school, and don’t live with my Dad who plays air guitar, has ginger plaits down to his waist and writes random notes on Rizlas instead of using a diary, they might as well have called me ‘Fattus Butticus’ for all the difference it would have made….Oh, and my best friend Sy has just moved to New Zealand.Life is terrible.I hope you enjoy reading this.
Aligned
We often equate peak performance with relentless effort?early mornings, intense workouts, and unwavering discipline. But what if the true catalyst for excellence lies not in exertion, but in restoration?Pulling from one of the world’s largest physiological datasets and more than two decades of experience operating in high-stakes, high-stress environments, Holmes makes a compelling case: your downtime is your competitive advantage.Dr. Kristen Holmes, psychophysiologist and Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP, challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that recovery is not a luxury?it's a necessity. She demonstrates that aligning with our body's natural rhythms is the key to unlocking sustained vitality and presence, and bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical application.You’ll discover how to:Align with your biological rhythms: Learn how circadian alignment affects hormonal health, cognitive function, sleep quality, and emotional well-being, and how to synchronize your daily routines and live with more joy and energy.
Decode the science of recovery: Understand why recovery isn't a luxury but a necessity, and how metrics like Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and sleep consistency are critical indicators of resilience and readiness.
Translate data into action: Transform complex biometric data into daily rituals that reinforce your desired identity and support continuous growth.
Shape your emotional resilience: Explore Dr. Holmes's innovative frameworks?HEAL (Heart, Energy, Autonomy, Love), TEAM (Time, Expectations, Attachments, Memory), and PEAC (Purpose, Efficacy, Autonomy, Connection)?each offering a unique lens to understand and shape your internal narratives and overall well-being.Whether you're an elite athlete, a corporate leader, or someone seeking deeper meaning in your life, Aligned serves as a field guide to living at full capacity, in tune with both body and mind.Published by FlightStory Books.
Decoded
Decoded tells the story of Rong Jinzhwen, one of the great code-breakers in the world. A mathematical genius, Jinzhen is recruited to the cryptography department of China's secret services, Unit 701, where he is assigned the task of breaking the elusive 'Code Purple'. Jinzhen rises through the ranks to eventually become China's greatest and most celebrated code-breaker; until he makes a mistake. Then begins his descent through the unfathomable darkness of the world of cryptology into madness.Decoded was an immediate success when it was published in 2002 in China. Taking place in the shadowy world of Chinese secret security, where Mai Jia worked for decades, it introduces us to a place that is unfamiliar, intriguing and authentic. And with Rong Jinzhen, a character who is deeply flawed yet possessing exceptional intelligence, it tells a gripping story of genius, brilliance, insanity and human frailty.
Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore
? From the superstar author Darling Daffodils Farm and The Boston Boltshockey series, Ashley Munoz comes a new sweet and spicy seasonal small-town romance, perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore. ?
Sparks fly as the leaves fall this autumn…For Penny Darling, love is best enjoyed second hand. As the owner of Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore, she’s content selling happily ever afters - just not living her own.Then Jake “Monty” Montgomery comes home. Her best friend. A struggling author. And now unfairly attractive, with inked forearms and wicked green eyes.When Monty proposes a fake-dating deal, Penny can’t resist temptation. The plan is simple. She’ll teach him to write the perfect book boyfriend to save his career. He’ll keep Hope Harbor’s busybodies - and their obsession with Penny's love life - at bay.But as their lessons unfold, the line between fiction and reality grows dangerously thin.As Hope Harbor glows with autumn, will Penny and Monty finally become more than a love story waiting to be written?-------------------------------------------------Tropes:? Friends to lovers? Fake dating? Small-town romance? Writer x muse? Slow burn? He falls first
Killer Twist
When a celebrity author is murdered at a crime writing festival, a Scandinavian writer of Nordic noir and an English 'crim-ance' novelist form an unlikely team to catch the killer of a man they both love to hate. Perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Benjamin Stevenson'Razor sharp, addictive, outrageously fun' CLARE LESLIE HALL'Twists, turns and masterful wit' JACK JORDANCrime writer Aggie Catchlove can never forget how celebrity author Kit Stirling stole her famous 'twist'. At the Creme de la Crime festival, fellow novelist Jakob Hök learns that Kit's next book is a rip-off of his long-running Nordic Noir series. So Jakob and Aggie furiously plot the perfect murder of a man who is killing their careers. But when Kit Stirling is found dead for real, fingers point at Aggie and Jakob.They decide the only way to clear their names is to investigate. As the police lock down the event, Aggie and Jakob split up to double their efforts, but paranoia is a third wheel that destabilises their alliance. Both writers want to tell the story, not be the story. And, when push comes to shove, they'll do anything to be the voice of the final chapter.'Witty, smart and gripping' HEATHER CRITCHLOW'A perfect locked room mystery' RACHEL WOLF
Big Little Truths
Available to pre-order now. The new novel from #1 international bestseller Liane Moriarty, and the sequel to the worldwide phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning TV series, Big Little Lies . . .
'A deliciously addictive drama that is equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down. I loved diving back into the lives of these unforgettable characters and watching their stories unfold in ways that were both intriguing and deeply satisfying' Freida McFadden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author‘Warm, funny, shocking and twisting. Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it.’ Chris Whitaker, Sunday Times bestselling author of All the Colours of the DarkWhat’s worse than a big little lie? An even bigger little truth . . .It has been a decade since the ill-fated quiz night at Pirriwee High. A man died. Accusations of murder were rife. For mothers and best friends Madeline, Celeste and Jane, the fall out still feels like it happened yesterday. Never mind that their kids have grown into grouchy teenagers with too many hormones. Or that, as their frazzled mothers, they don’t have enough.Because life always has its challenges, big and small.So here’s Madeline – carefully planning her 50th birthday party, little realising she’s about to be upstaged.And Jane – so busy congratulating herself on her happy marriage to Tom, she hasn’t noticed it’s not.While Celeste, haunted by memories of her dead husband, fears what her very alive mother-in-law will do next.When the school receives an anonymous package containing a severed human finger, following reports of a creepy man lurking around students, (un-severed) fingers get pointed .Is this mischief, incrimination or even murder?A lie masquerading as the truth? Or a secret just waiting to come out?What is clear is that the stakes keep getting higher, and that the truth will always hurt someone …
Optické iluze: Dostane tě oční klam?
Připrav se na knihu, která ti zamotá hlavu! Objev bláznivé optické iluze, které klamou oči i mozek, lušti záludné hádanky a vyzkoušej si pokusy, jež překvapí tebe i kamarády. Vidíš opravdu to, co si myslíš?
Agrippa
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of Conclave and Dictator, a gripping tale of ancient Rome’s descent into dictatorshipHe was born feet first, a dangerous way to enter the world. His mother did not survive, and the nickname, Agrippa—mother killer—stuck. But the schoolyard taunting only served to harden his resolve and hone his predilection for aggression. In time, the name lost its sting and became instead a mark of his invincibility. It came to shape his destiny.Agrippa was a mere commoner, a plebeian, his father a humble Stoic, but he earned the respect and fear of his peers. He defended a bullied young boy, Octavius, who turned out to be the nephew of Caesar himself, a chance encounter that would change the trajectory of his life. He eventually joined the ranks of the legionnaires and marched against their enemies. His prowess on the battlefield spoke for itself, and Caesar relied on him to protect his favored nephew. When Caesar was murdered in the Senate, Octavius inherited the empire in name only. To assume the mantle he would have to fight for it, and Agrippa, forever by his side, would be his closest advisor and the merciless agent of his military will.As gripping and full of intrigue as his bestselling novel Conclave, Agrippa is Robert Harris’s monumental return to the world of ancient Rome on the precipice of dictatorship, a novel for our times.
Picture Imperfect
She’s spent her life holding everything ? and everyone ? together. But she's done being perfect.
Now it's time to be herself.
Dol Westward has always been the dependable one ? the steady hand, the peacekeeper, the fixer. Especially when it comes to her unpredictable mother, Marigold. But after years of putting everyone else first, she’s starting to wonder what’s left for her.
When life begins to fray around the edges, Dol realises she’s been chasing an idea of perfection that was never really hers. Old habits, old expectations ? they’re hard to break. But maybe imperfection is the only place she can finally feel free...
A story about family, identity, and the messy truth of finding yourself ? from the beloved author who always writes real life, honestly told.
A Dance with Dragons
HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS is the fifth volume in the series.‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ The Times
A Storm of Swords
HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A STORM OF SWORDS is the third volume in the series.‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ The Times
A Game of Thrones
HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A GAME OF THRONES is the first volume in the series.‘So vivid that you’ll be hooked within a few pages’ The Times
Mavericks
'Wildly exciting' KATE ADIE'Thoroughly gripping ... An action-packed tale' JUSTIN MAROZZI, THE TIMES'Beautifully written' LOUIS DE BERNIERES'Stimulating... entertaining and instructive' JULIAN EVANS, DAILY TELEGRAPHThe forgotten story of a group of British mavericks who took on an impossible mission - and survived against all odds to tell their extraordinary tales.1918. The First World War is drawing to a close and regimes are collapsing across Europe. Amid the chaos, British officials plot a daring campaign to send an unlikely band of soldiers, diplomats and spies to the volatile shores of the Caspian Sea. Their mission: stop the advancing Turks, hold back the Bolsheviks and secure the vital supply of oil from Baku.Drawing on personal diaries, memoirs and once-secret government archives, Mavericks is a page-turning story of boldness and intrigue, set in a forgotten corner of the Great War where rules were made to be broken.
Čínské myšlení a akupunktura
Akupunktura je specifická disciplína a na začátku je nejlepší mít učitele. Tím vám může být tato kniha. Kdo s akupunkturou začíná, objeví nové světy a pohled na akupunkturu jako životní filozofii. Původním posláním taoistických vnitřních umění nebylo léčení nemocí, ale kultivace jedince, snaha o sjednocení všech tří pokladů do jednoho a osvobození duše. Lidé, kteří toto pojetí pochopí, tak objeví souvislosti, o kterých neměli tušení. Tato kniha přináší pohled čínské medicíny na příčiny nemocí, popisuje školu studených a horkých nemocí a také sedmileté a osmileté životní cykly v životě muže a ženy. Zjistíte, co jsou nebeská a tělesná duše, koncept tří pokladů a pěti prvků a jejich význam v léčení. Pochopíte, co je akupunkturní bod, poznáte také třináct bodů démonů a jaké body vybrat k léčbě. Součástí knihy jsou originální autorovy mapy akupunkturních bodů a drah. Existuje řada tzv. laických postupů a metod, které s původní akupunkturou a její filozofií nemají mnoho společného.
Tato kniha vám vysvětlí důvody a také možnosti některých z nich. Zkušení akupunkturisté, zejména lékaři, vědí, jak se vyvarovat chyb. Po přečtení této knihy se těch nejvýznamnějších vyvarujete také.
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