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Dive into the shadowy depths of Vampires & the Shadow World, a mesmerising collection of classic poems and stories that pulses with the lifeblood of gothic romance and eternal desire. This anthology invites you to explore the laments of ancient vampires, whose sorrowful verses reveal the agony and ecstasy of immortal existence. Each poem is a dark jewel, weaving tales of lovers bound by the crimson threads of fate. As you turn each page, you'll be drawn deeper into a world where passion and predation intertwine, and the macabre elegance of the vampire's life is laid bare in all its haunting beauty. Featuring works from celebrated poets such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Christabel and John Keats' La Belle Dame sans Merci, this collection captures the essence of gothic horror and romantic yearning. You'll also encounter the chilling verses of Lord Byron and Edgar Allen Poe, whose words echo like whispers from the shadowy corners of the night. Vampires & the Shadow World is the perfect companion for those enchanted by the dark, the mysterious, and the eternal.

"If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much." ? Mark Twain Cats and literature go together like tea and cake. It's not that you can't have one without the other, but there is a certain rightness to the pairing. Writers have chosen many animal companions over the years - often dogs, sometimes a raven (Charles Dickens) or, most oddly, a wombat (Dante Gabriel Rossetti) - but perhaps the most common is the cat. From Six Dinner Sid and T.S. Eliot's rebellious Rum Tum Tugger to the infuriating Cheshire Cat of Wonderland and Behemoth the Cat, the demonic shapeshifter of Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita, A Literary Cat for Every Day of the Year draws together quotes and passages from poems and stories in celebration of the most famous cats in literature. A must-have for all cat-lovers and book lovers, this inspirational collection is the perfect gift for feline fans to treasure all year long.

Step into the enchanting realm of Faeries, Sprites & Malevolent Spirits, where the exquisite beauty and treacherous allure of the unseelie court come to life through classic poetry and stories. This captivating collection immerses you in the ethereal world of fairies, where enchantress lyrics and the longings of otherworldly lovers are woven together in verses that shimmer with magic and mystery. Each poem and story is a spell, cast in words that evoke the haunting perfume of desire and the dark allure of fae mischief. Within these pages, you'll find timeless works such as William Wordsworth's The Faery Chasm and Maurice Hewlett's The Lore of Proserpine. These poems, along with excerpts from William Shakespeare and Alfred Lord Tennyson, blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, drawing you into a landscape where the whispers of the unseelie court beckon you into their macabre dance. Faeries, Sprites & Malevolent Spirits is a must-have for those entranced by the mystical, the magical, and the malevolent forces that dwell in the shadows of the faerie realm.

In today's throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. Reusing and upcycling has never been more popular, relevant or necessary, as people are becoming more aware of the grave implications of fast fashion/furniture on landfills and the environment - and with the cost-of-living crisis tightening everyone's purse strings, people are even more likely to turn to DIY methods to refresh their homes and furniture. Upholstery is one of the most accessible ways to refresh your home and in Upholstery School, The Repair Shop's resident upholsterer Sonnaz Nooranvary shows readers exactly how to refresh their furnishings, with clear step-by-step instructions and photography, using her years of expertise and characteristic tasteful style that has cemented her as a fan favourite. Sonnaz first outlines all the basic techniques involved, from explaining the tools and materials required, to various fabrics and fixings and the difference between modern vs traditional. The c. 20 step-by-step projects are split into two halves: Furniture and Soft furnishings, with most projects including at least one other variation, so there are plenty of options to suit every taste. Projects include scatter cushions, bolster cushions, lampshades, various types of dining chairs, different shapes of headboard and a room divider.

Let yourself be inspired by this gorgeous collection of ideas for decorating your home the French way. For interior designer Zoé de Las Cases, decorating your home is like painting a work of art or crafting a recipe - you have to put your heart and soul into it. Home is about feeling comfortable and peaceful, creating a cocoon to provide respite from a busy life. In La Maison, Zoé shares her love for hunting out second-hand treasures, her eye for the delicate colour combinations that have become her signature style, and her tips and tricks for designing a beautiful home that works for you. Learn how to transform your Ikea kitchen into something unique, get creative with photographic wallpaper or pay a visit to your local antiques shop. From white parquet flooring to vintage enamelware, eclectic trinkets to colourful cushions, this book is brimming with ideas for how to transform your home with French style and embrace the art of living.

From the New York Times bestselling author of When the Sea Came Alive and The Only Plane in the Sky, a sweeping and comprehensive oral history of the atomic bomb's creation and deployment, marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. April 12, 1945. Less than three months into his vice presidency, Harry Truman is catapulted into the Oval Office following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. As he recites the oath, he learns a chilling secret known only to a select few: the United States is on the verge of deploying a weapon of unimaginable power. This weapon could end the war but also herald a new age of global fear and uncertainty. Drawing from over twenty-five oral history archives across the US, Japan, and Europe, Graff has masterfully blended the memories and perspectives from key figures like Harry Truman and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the crews of the B-29 bombers, Enola Gay and Bock's Car, the rescuers who bravely faced the destruction, and the haunting stories of those at ground zero in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the experiences of the hibakusha - the 'bomb-affected people'. Enriched by memoirs, diaries, letters, official documents, and news reports, this is an immersive and deeply human account of the Manhattan Project through the end of World War II and the dawning of the Cold War, offering a vivid, multi-dimensional view of events that reshaped the world forever. *New York Times #7 on the Hardcover Non-Fiction Chart, week of August 25th, 2025.

Discover a clever new way to approach watercolour painting. Begin by building up the muscle memory of the stroke pattern, then put brush to paper, and create a little animal watercolour with ease and confidence. Once you've mastered the stroke patterns, each animal project takes just 10 minutes to create, and you can create the artworks again and again with confidence. Animals include: giraffe, panda, flamingo, robin, whale, boar, otter, penguin, tortoise, elephant, hippo, lizard, leopard, chicken, goldfish.

From the empty pools of 1960s Los Angeles to today's Olympic skateparks, skateboarding has fostered a vibrant street culture that is visually striking yet often misunderstood. In this definitive illustrated guide, trace the evolution of skateboarding from the very first boards to a thriving industry defined by iconic brands and distinctive styles. Through never-before-seen photography, and exclusive access to designs from top artists, learn how skateboarding has become a living cultural movement, with dedicated events, exhibitions, and festivals, even attaining Olympic status. Told through engaging narrative and pivotal extracts from magazines, music, video games and films, Skate showcases the fearless tricks, defining moments, heroes and technical achievements through decades of transformation.

Whatever energy you put out into the universe, will eventually return to you. Karma is an incredibly strong force, and it is vital you learn how to protect yourself from such negative energies. In this essential guidebook, you will discover the transformative power of karma magic and, more importantly, how to craft your own spells to shield yourself from the people who are trying to harm you in some way. Covering all modern situations, Karma's a Witch contains over 60 easy banishing and protection spells you can refer to again and again. You will also find tools and advice for the contemporary witch, including how to harness Goddesses energy to enhance your spellwork and what plants to grow in your witchy garden. Whether it's an ex who just won't leave you alone, a bad boss, or a home you wish to make your sanctuary - this book will help prepare you for all situations. With Karma's a Witch you will be able to protect your peace by giving karma a little nudge in the right direction. Contents include: - Modern witchery: a brief history of witchcraft through the ages, and how it differs to witchcraft today - Best tools for witches: a guide to everything you'll need, from candles to cauldrons - How to grow the perfect witchy garden: discover which herbs are crucial for your spells - Simple karma magic: all the essential spells, from freezing a toxic person from your life, to returning a curse, to protecting your home from negative energy

*This book is published in the US as Sandworm: A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers. The text is unchanged for this edition, except for the addition of a new foreword.* 'With the nuance of a reporter and the pace of a thriller writer, Andy Greenberg gives us a glimpse of the cyberwars of the future while at the same time placing his story in the long arc of Russian and Ukrainian history.' -Anne Applebaum, bestselling author of Twilight of Democracy 'A chilling account of a Kremlin-led cyberattack, a new front in global conflict" -Financial Times The true story of the most devastating act of cyberwarfare in history and the desperate hunt to identify and track the elite Russian agents behind it. In 2014, the world witnessed the start of a mysterious series of cyberattacks. Targeting American utility companies, NATO, and electric grids in Eastern Europe, the strikes grew ever more brazen. They culminated in the summer of 2017, when the malware known as NotPetya was unleashed, penetrating, disrupting, and paralyzing some of the world's largest businesses. At the attack's epicenter in Ukraine, ATMs froze. The railway and postal systems shut down. Hospitals went dark. NotPetya spread around the world, inflicting an unprecedented ten billion dollars in damage - the largest, most destructive cyberattack the world had ever seen. This is the true story of the hunt to unmask Sandworm: the group of hackers behind the attacks working in service of Russia's military intelligence agency. Following the years-long, globe-spanning work of the detectives tracking them, Operation Sandworm also exposes the larger story of a new global arms race, and the geopolitical chaos it is unleashing on the world. A narrative full of twists and turns, it captures a chilling new reality: in a war without borders, all of us live on the frontline.

An inspirational book from Nicolas Hamilton that shows you how to overcome the difficult things in life - from someone who achieved the impossible. Nicolas Hamilton has been exceeding expectations since day one. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he has endured pain, strains and endless struggles resulting from his disability. Through mental resilience and pushing himself beyond physical limits, Nicolas has now changed his life - and he believes you can too. Now That I Have Your Attention follows Nicolas's remarkable journey as he shares valuable, tough, and often surprising lessons from his life. Through his story, you'll begin to understand your own battles, and learn to push through barriers like no-one else can. Nicolas will teach you how to: · Rebel Against the Rulebook Lesson · Find What Works for You · Surrender to Your Fear to Set Yourself Free, and much more. Nicolas's message is simple and universal: with self-discipline and self-compassion you can defy the limitations imposed upon you.

No man or woman has won more Grand Slam singles titles than Novak Djokovic, who took his 24th major at the 2023 US Open. Based on fresh interviews with people close to Djokovic - including his friends and mentors, along with his former coaches and his rivals - this is an in-depth exploration of the psyche of one of the most fascinating and controversial sporting characters ever. From a bomb shelter in Belgrade to an immigration detention centre in Melbourne, and everywhere in between, this book uncovers his relentless pursuit of perfection and the unconventional beliefs that have propelled him to greatness. Rage. Forgiveness. Shame. Pride. Love. Searching for Novak examines the psychological and emotional side of rewriting tennis history.

Nanako Hanada's life has hit rock bottom. Separated from her husband, she's living between 4-hour capsule hostels and pokey internet cafes in Tokyo. Work is going no better as sales at her eccentric bookstore dwindle. Reading is the only thing keeping her alive. That's until Nanako downloads an app called Perfect Strangers which offers 30 minutes with someone you'll never see again. Introducing herself as a sexy bookseller, she recommends strangers 'the book that will change their life'. In the ensuing year, Nanako meets hundreds of people, some of whom want more than just a book... THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN offers a glimpse into the quirky side of Tokyo in this story about the beauty of free diving into a book and resurfacing on the last page, ready to breathe a different kind of air...

All You Need is Love is a ground-breaking oral history of the Beatles and how it all came to an end. Based on never-before-published or heard interviews with Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and their families, friends, and business associates, this is a landmark book, containing stunning new revelations, about the biggest band the world has ever seen. In 1980-1981 former COO of Apple Corp, Peter Brown and author Steven Gaines interviewed everyone in the Beatles' inner circle and included a small portion of the transcripts in their international bestselling book The Love You Make, which spent four months on the New York Times bestseller list. But left in their archives was a treasure trove of unique and candid interviews that they chose not to publish, until now. A powerful work assembled through honest, intimate, sometimes contradictory and always fascinating testimony, All You Need is Love is a one-of-a-kind insight into the final days, weeks, months and years of the Beatles phenomenon.

A beautiful collection of more than 40 Parisian scenes to colour in, from French designer and decorator Zoé de Las Cases. Enter the charming world of Zoé de Las Cases and rediscover the joy of colouring. Inspired by snapshots of Paris through the eyes of creators from the city and beyond, this colouring book of 42 drawings is a curated selection of romantic Parisian scenes from around the city, from rooftop views to cosy café corners, bohemian apartments to boutique windows. With thick, creamy paper and coloured thread binding on an open spine - meaning the book lays flat for ease for colouring - Paris is a beautiful gift for anyone wanting to romanticize their life. This joyful ode to the French capital is chic, stylish and sure to make you smile as you pick up your pens and pencils and bring the streets of Paris to life.

Incorporating beautiful botanical illustrations of all the cards in the major and minor arcana, alongside the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is a straightforward guide to everything you need to know about reading tarot, from a basic understanding of what each card means, all the way through to detailed readings to enrich your everyday life. Using flowers as an accessible, engaging starting point into tarot makes this the perfect handbook for navigating this centuries-old practice. Chapter breakdown: Introduction: Why tarot is important and how flowers offer the most accessible introduction to tarot Section I: Seed - How to pull cards in a tarot spread Section II: Sprout - How to read the cards of the Major Arcana Section III: Bloom - How to read the cards of the Minor Arcana Section IV: Harvest - How to read the tarot in full and renew growth with others