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Trixie and the razzle-dazzle ruse, G M Berrow: Trixie is on a mission - to impress the legendary Starmane Society of Magicians with a spectacular feat of magic. She can't believe her luck when she develops a mysterious glowing hoof, transforming everything she touches into precious gems! This is sure to do the trick ... But when the glow starts to spread Trixie's in trouble! Can the My Little Pony friends reverse the curse before it's too late?
Princess Luna and the festival of the winter moon, G M Berrow: Princess Luna, the guardian of the night, peacefully rules over Equestria alongside her big sister. When the Cutie Mark Crusaders suggest she should have a holiday as equally prestigious as Celestia's Summer Sun Celebration, she declines. Luna isn't comfortable with such attention - especially after all the terror she caused as Nightmare Moon. So when she realises Celestia is orchestrating a surprise festival in her honour, she decides to have some fun and take matters into her own hooves.
The joyful frugalista: grow your cash, be savvy with your money and live abundantly, Serina Bird: Who knew frugality could be so much fun? Once upon a time, thrift and frugality were celebrated as virtues - not anymore. When did 'frugal' become such a dirty word? It's time to reclaim it! When you respect and understand money, it almost magically transforms itself into something that grows exponentially. In The Joyful Frugalista, Money Magazine's Serina Bird shares myriad practical tips for saving money in small ways every day for a better, brighter future.
Mentors: how to help and be helped, Russell Brand: Could happiness lie in helping others and being open to accepting help yourself? Mentors - the follow up to Sunday Times number one bestseller, Recovery - describes the benefits of seeking and offering help.
Run away, Harlan Coben: You've lost your daughter. She's addicted to drugs and to an abusive boyfriend. You haven't seen her in six months. Then you find her busking in New York's Central Park. But she's not the girl you remember. This woman is frail, filthy, terrified and in more trouble than you ever imagined. You don't stop to think. You approach her. You beg her to come home. SHE RUNS. You follow.
The handbook for highly sensitive people: how to transform feeling overwhelmed and frazzled to empowered and fulfilled, Mel Collins: Are you often told to stop taking things to heart or to toughen up? Do you have a lot of empathy for others? Overanalyse things and get 'stuck in your own head'? Or become easily overwhelmed and frequently need to withdraw? If the answer is Yes, you are probably a Highly Sensitive Person and this Handbook will be your survival guide! One in five people are born with the trait of high sensitivity.
The book of Malachi, TC Farren: Malachi is the survivor of a brutal attack by genocidaires on his school: he has seen loved ones slaughtered and his tongue has been cut out. Malachi cannot speak, but he is far from dumb, though he keeps himself to himself, tamping down the traumatic memories as he performs mind-numbing work on the production line in a chicken-packing factory.
Worst case scenario, Helen FitzGerald: Mary Shields is a moody, acerbic probation officer, dealing with some of Glasgow's worst cases and her job is on the line. Liam Macdowall was imprisoned for murdering his wife, and he's published a series of letters to the dead woman, in a book that makes him an unlikely hero - and a poster boy for men's rights activists. Liam is released on licence into Mary's care, but things are far from simple.
White sands of summer, John Fletcher: Will wealth and love be theirs for the taking or will they run like sand through their fingers? No-one thought barmaid Shannon Harcourt stood a chance with Hal Maitland, heir to the vast Maitland fortune. Yet their unlikely relationship flourishes until, one summer's day on the white sands of Charles Green Island, they realise their true feelings for each other - feelings that must motivate them to survive the coming war.
City of girls, Elizabeth Gilbert: It is the summer of 1940. Nineteen-year-old Vivian Morris arrives in New York with her suitcase and sewing machine, exiled by her despairing parents. Although her quicksilver talents with a needle and commitment to mastering the perfect hair roll have been deemed insufficient for her to pass into her sophomore year of Vassar, she soon finds gainful employment as the self-appointed seamstress at the Lily Playhouse, her unconventional Aunt Peg's charmingly disreputable Manhattan revue theatre.
Cari Mora, Thomas Harris: Twenty-five million dollars in cartel gold lies hidden beneath a mansion on the Miami Beach waterfront. Ruthless men have tracked it for years. Leading the pack is Hans-Peter Schneider. Driven by unspeakable appetites, he makes a living fleshing out the violent fantasies of other, richer men. Cari Mora, caretaker of the house, has escaped from the violence in her native country. She stays in Miami on a wobbly Temporary Protected Status, subject to the iron whim of ICE.
Those who are loved, Victoria Hislop: Athens 1941. After decades of political uncertainty, Greece is polarised between Right- and Left-wing views when the Germans invade. Fifteen-year-old Themis comes from a family divided by these political differences. The Nazi occupation deepens the fault-lines between those she loves just as it reduces Greece to destitution. She watches friends die in the ensuing famine and is moved to commit acts of resistance.
Two old man dying, Thomas Keneally: Learned Man is the child of humankind as we know it; of those who are thought to have travelled from the Rift Valley in Africa and to ancient Australia. Shelby Apple is an acclaimed documentary-maker. After making films about Learned Man's discovery, in Vietnam and back home in the Northern Territory, Shelby turns his sights on Eritrea. He thinks this embattled society might represent a new cognitive leap, one that will reconcile our tenderness and our savagery, our reason and our emotions.
Spare room, Dreda Say Mitchell: Beautiful double room to let to single person. Lisa, a troubled young woman with a past, can't believe her luck when she finds a beautiful room to rent in a large house. The live-in owners are a kind and welcoming couple. Everything is fine until she finds a suicide note hidden in her room. But when the couple insist this man didn't exist and that Lisa is their first tenant, Lisa begins to doubt herself.
Out of sight, James Patterson: After a harrowing tour in Afghanistan, intelligence officer Amy Cornwall is eager to return home to her husband and their young daughter. But as soon as she steps into the house, she knows that something is terribly wrong. Her family is missing ... The kidnappers leave a message: if she wants to see her husband and daughter alive again, Amy must complete a near impossible task, aand she has 48 hours to do it. She'll do whatever it takes to bring them home.
Born to rock, James Patterson: It's not easy being Rafe Khatchadorian's sister.
The serpent's mark, S W Perry: Treason sleeps for no man ... London, 1591. Nicholas Shelby, physician and reluctant spy, returns to his old haunts on London's lawless Bankside. But, when the queen's spymaster Robert Cecil asks him to investigate the dubious practices of a mysterious doctor from Switzerland, Nicholas is soon embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens not just the life of an innocent young patient, but the overthrow of Queen Elizabeth herself.
The search for the silver witch, Sally Rippin: Is being best friends enough to save a whole town? Polly and Buster have always believed that witches and monsters can be friends, but it seems no-one else agrees. With the witches furious and the monsters in uproar, their whole town is heading for a war ? and yet no-one realises that a much greater menace lurks nearby. Can Polly and Buster bring everyone together in time to save their town from the biggest danger of all?.
Mind body life mastery, James Rouse: Mind Body Life Mastery will help you become the architect of your great life! What does your highest expression of life look like? How can you take care of your body, your mind and your spirit in such a way that every single day you're able to grow, you're able to prosper, you're able to move forward in such a way that your life becomes more reflective of what you stand for? And how does life mastery impact those around you? Are they buoyed by your personal growth? Mastery is a dynamic experienc.
The electric hotel, Dominic Smith: Los Angeles, 1962: Silent filmmaker Claude Ballard's daily routine is interrupted by an aspiring film student, whose inquiries about Claude's famous lost film, The Electric Hotel sparks memories of a near-forgotten era. Paris, 1895: 20-year-old Claude Ballard interviews for a job as a 'concession agent' for the Lumiere Brothers. With a CV, such that it is, that contains film of his sister's dying breaths, it's clear how much Claude will put at stake to realise his dreams ...
King of kings, Wilbur Smith: Cairo, 1887. A beautiful September day. Penrod Ballantyne and his fianc?, Amber Benbrook, stroll hand in hand. The future is theirs for the taking. But when Penrod's jealous former lover, Lady Agatha, plants doubt about his character, Amber leaves him and travels to the wilds of Abyssinia with her twin sister, Saffron, and her adventurer husband, Ryder Courtney.
No man's land: the untold story of automation and QF72, Kevin Sullivan: Former US Navy Top Gun Kevin Sullivan, captain of the ill-fated Perth-bound QF72, breaks his silence to give a gripping account of how a rogue computer went 'psycho', causing the Airbus A330 he was piloting to pitch down, nose first, towards the Indian Ocean - twice. Unlike other well-publicised near air disasters, the plane carrying 315 passengers and crew was out of control, a G force of -8 propelling anyone and anything untethered through the cabin roof.
Shadow, James Swallow: Ex-MI6 officer Marc Dane and his partner – former US Delta Force sniper Lucy Keyes – are pitted against their most terrifying challenge yet, when a genius bio–researcher with the ability to create a deadly biological weapon is kidnapped by a ruthless terrorist.
The best horror of the year. Volume 4, Laird Barron: The first three volumes of The Best Horror of the Year have been widely praised for their quality, variety, and comprehensiveness. Editor Ellen Datlow has now explored the entirety of the diverse horror market, distilling it into the fourth anthology in the series and providing an overview of the year in terror. Fear is the oldest human emotion, the most primal. We like to think we're civilized. We tell ourselves we're not afraid.
Voyage: A BBC Radio 4 full–cast dramatisation by Dirk Maggs, Stephen Baxter: An alternative history of the US space programme, dramatised by Dirk Maggs. After the moon, Mars... What if John F. Kennedy survived the assassination attempt and developed the space programme?President Nixon, with the help of former president JFK, has just green–lit NASA's first manned expedition to Mars.
Chain reaction :nComplete series 7, BBC Radio 4: Chain Reaction is the entertaining BBC Radio 4 tag talk show where this week's guest is next week's interviewer. Famous names from the world of showbusiness choose who they would like to chat to, and must submit to being questioned in their turn the week after. In this seventh series, guests (and hosts) include Marcus Brigstocke, Clive Anderson, John Lloyd, Phill Jupitus, John Hegley, Jack Dee and Jeremy Hardy.
The very world of Milton Jones. Series 1, part 1, BBC Radio 4: "Milton Jones, Milton Jones – so good, they named him". BBC Radio 4 has a new star on his hands. No–one knows where he's from – "As a child, I always remember my father saying to me 'Son, to pay for your education your mother and I had to make a lot of sacrifices.' Because they were both druids."No–one can predict what he gets up to –"I'm not getting on with my yoga teacher at the moment ... which frequently puts me in a very difficult position.
To Hull and back: the complete series 1–3, Lucy Beaumont: A BBC comedy sitcom. Sophie still lives at home with her mum in Hull. They make a living doing car boot sales at the weekend. Except they don't really make a living because her mum can't bear to get rid of any of their junk. Plus, they don't have a car. As their house gets more cluttered, Sophie feels more trapped. She dreams of moving to London to meet her dad and to become a famous actress. Will this dream ever come true? Starring Lucy Beaumont as Sophie and Maureen Lipman as her mum, Sheila.
The unbelievable Oliver and the four jokers, Pseudonymous Bosch: From the author of the bestselling Secret Series comes this funny chapter–book mystery about a third–grade magician and the wisecracking rabbit who is the secret brains behind his act.Eight–year–old Oliver dreams of being a professional magician, even though he has terrible stage fright.
The road to Oxiana, Robert Byron: In 1933, the delightfully eccentric travel writer Robert Byron set out on a journey through the Middle East via Beirut, Jerusalem, Baghdad and Teheran to Oxiana, near the border between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. Throughout, he kept a thoroughly captivating record of his encounters, discoveries, and frequent misadventures. His story would become a best–selling travel book throughout the English–speaking world, until the acclaim died down and it was gradually forgotten.
Missing you, Meg Cabot: A few years ago, Jessica Mastrani was struck by lightning, gaining a special ability to find missing persons. When the government found out, she went to work. Finding terrorists, reuniting soldiers with families, finding the lost kid down the street––you know, that sort of thing. Now, suddenly, Jessica's lost her powers. Not that she's complaining.
Susan Calman is convicted. Series 1 and 2: BBC Radio 4 stand up comedy, Susan Calman: Susan Calman has some very strong opinions and in her radio debut she expresses them with her trademark wit and charm. In Series 1, she examines the current hot political topic of equal marriage; looks at the issues surrounding the death penalty from the perspective gained whilst working on Death Row; considers how best to deal with depression; and evaluates what it means to be Scottish.
In plain sight, Linda Castillo: A story of star–crossed love and murder in Amish country.Seventeen year old Amish boy, Noah Kline, is struck by a car as he walks alongside a dark country road late one night in Painters Mill. Seriously injured, he lapses into a coma. Initially, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder believes it's a straightforward hit and run, a driver that panicked and fled.
No middle name: Jack Reacher: the complete collected short stories, Lee Child: Jack 'No Middle Name' Reacher, lone wolf, knight errant, ex–military cop, lover of women, scourge of the wicked and righter of wrongs, is the most iconic hero for our age. This is the first time all Lee Child's shorter fiction featuring Jack Reacher has been collected into one volume. A brand–new novella, Too Much Time, is included along with every Reacher short story that Child has written so far.
Tell no one, Harlan Coben: When a physician receives a message containing a phrase only his murdered wife should know, he is tormented to tears. Either someone is playing a sick joke or the wife he never stopped loving is still alive. Searching desperately for answers, Dr. David Beck heads straight toward a deadly secret.
The view from Rainshadow Bay, Colleen Coble: After her husband, Jack, dies in a climbing incident, Shauna has only her five–year–old son and her helicopter charter business to live for. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and she lives in constant fear of losing even more than she already has. When her business partner is murdered, his final words convince Shauna that she's in danger too. But where can she turn? Zach Bannister was her husband's best friend and is the person she blames for his death. She's barely spoken to him since.
Secrets at Cedar Cabin, Colleen Coble: Her mother lied about her identity and her husband wasn't who she thought he was––can Bailey even trust herself anymore? Running for her life in the wake of her mother's murder, Bailey Fleming escapes to the only place she can think of––a remote, dilapidated cabin in Lavender Tides. Intending to finally get to the truth behind the lies of her past, Bailey only finds more questions when bodies are discovered near her cabin hideout along with traces of a dangerous human trafficking ring.
The house at Saltwater Point, Colleen Coble: The dangerous beauty of Lavender Tides is harbouring secrets that reach around the world. Ellie Blackmore is making a name for herself as a house flipper. But when her sister Mackenzie disappears, Ellie can't focus on anything but uncovering what happened. Her only clue is the bloodstain on the deck of Mackenzie's boat.
Sharpe's revenge: the peace of 1814, Bernard Cornwell: It's 1814, and there are rumours circulating that Napoleon is dead, or has run away. Richard Sharpe faces the bloodiest battle of his career––for Toulouse, his last battle before he lays down his sword. But he is unaware of another battle looming––a consignment of Napolean's treasure is stolen and damning evidence against Sharpe is constructed. He must trace those responsible to take his revenge...
Sharpe's rifles: the French invasion of Galicia, January 1809, Bernard Cornwell: January, 1809: In the bitter winter, the French are winning the war in Spain, while the British are retreating, with Napoleon's armies in pursuit. Lieutenant Sharpe and his team of riflemen find themselves cut off from the rest of the army and are surrounded by enemy troops. Help comes in the unlikely form of a Spanish cavalry officer who, unknown to Sharpe, plans to lead a suicidal assault on the holy city of Santiago de Compostela against overwhelming French numbers.
Sharpe's Trafalgar: the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, Bernard Cornwell: 1805: Sharpe is in Bombay, awaiting passage back to England on board the Calliope, along with Lord William Hale and his beautiful young wife. But his voyage is interrupted by the French warship, 'The Revenant', carrying a secret treaty. Unintentionally, Sharpe ends up in the middle of one of the most momentous naval battles of all time, Trafalgar, as the combined fleets of Spain and France face up against Nelson's English navy.
Sharpe's Waterloo: the Waterloo campaign, 15––18 June 1815, Bernard Cornwell: 1815: Sharpe is serving on the personal staff of the Prince of Orange, and is ignored when he warns of an enormous army marching towards them, led by Napoleon. The Battle of Waterloo commences and sidelined, it seems as if Sharpe must stand by and watch the grandest scale of military folly. But at the height of battle, as victory seems impossible, Sharpe seizes command and the battle becomes his most magnificent triumph.
Sharpe's triumph: the Battle of Assaye, September 1803, Bernard Cornwell: India, 1803: Four years since Richard Sharpe earned his sergeant's stripes at the siege of Seringapatam, he witnesses a murderous act of treachery by an English officer who has defected to the mercenaries. Sharpe is ordered to join the hunt for the renegade Englishman, a hunt which ends at the village of Assaye, where the British find themselves outnumbered and outgunned by the Mahratta horde, in a fight for their lives...
Sharpe's escape: the Bussaco campaign, 1810, Bernard Cornwell: In the summer of 1810, the French are mounting their third and most dangerous invasion of Portugal. Sharpe's job as Captain of the Light Company is under threat and he has made a new enemy, a Portuguese criminal known as Ferragus. Discarded by his regiment, Sharpe wages a private war against Ferragus––a war fought through the burning, pillaged streets of Coimbra.
Sharpe's siege: the winter campaign, 1814, Bernard Cornwell: The invasion of France is under way, and Sharpe's tasked with leading a small force of riflemen to capture a fortress and secure a landing on the French coast. But through the reckless incompetence of a naval commander, Sharpe finds himself abandoned in enemy territory. He has no choice but to trust his fortunes to an American privateer––a man who has no love for the British invaders.
The time of our lives, Jane Costello: Imogen and her friends Meredith and Nicola have had their fill of budget holidays. So when Meredith wins a VIP holiday at Barcelona's hippest new hotel, they plan to sip champagne with the jet set and party. But when the worst crisis of her working life erupts, Imogen has to juggle her BlackBerry with a Manhattan. Between a robbery and an encounter on a nudist beach, the friends stumble from one disaster to the next.
The interrogation. The complete BBC crime series 1–5, Kenneth Cranham: Kenneth Cranham and Alex Lanipekun star in these fifteen hard–hitting crime dramas. Chalk and cheese coppers Max Matthews and Sean Armitage are from different generations and different worlds, but together they make a remarkable team. In this powerful, unconventional police procedural, we join the detective duo in the interview room, as they practise their unique style of interrogation in a bid to extract a confession.
Death's betrayal: novellas from Transgressions, Jeffery Deaver: Novellas from Transgressions by Jeffery Deaver and Sharyn McCrumb. "Forever" by Jeffery Deaver: Talbot Simms is an unusual cop a statistician with the Westbrook County Sheriff Department. When two wealthy couples commit suicide one right after the other, he suspects it isn't suicide, but murder. He must find who was behind it, and how they did it.
Magnolia summer, Melanie Dickerson: From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a story of romance, heroism, and secret identity.
The killer across the table: unlocking the secrets of serial killers and predators with the FBI's original Mindhunter, John E Douglas: 'John Douglas is the FBI's pioneer and master of investigative profiling, and one of the most exciting figures in law enforcement I've had the privilege of knowing' Patricia Cornwell 'John Douglas knows more about serial killers than anybody in the world' Jonathan Demme, Director of The Silence of the Lambs In The Killer Across the Table, legendary FBI criminal profiler and number one bestselling author John Douglas delves deep into the lives and crimes of four of the most disturbing and complex.
Why Marx was right, Terry Eagleton: In this combative, controversial book, Terry Eagleton takes issue with the prejudice that Marxism is dead and done with.
Radical sacrifice, Terry Eagleton: Terry Eagleton presents a trenchant analysis of sacrifice as the foundation of the modern, as well as the ancient, social order.
Humour, Terry Eagleton: A compelling guide to the fundamental place of humour and comedy within Western culture––by one of its greatest exponents.
Icy clutches, Aaron J Elkins: On a trip to Alaska, Gideon Oliver becomes involved in a tantalizing mystery. Everyone finds it fortunate that the anthropologist/detective is nearby when human bones are found at an old avalanche site––except for the person who thinks that murder is the best way to cover up the past.
Wunderland, Jennifer Cody Epstein: An intimate portrait of a friendship severed by history, and a sweeping saga of wartime, motherhood, and legacy by an award–winning novelist East Village, 1989 Things had never been easy between Ava Fisher and her estranged mother Ilse.
We hunt the flame, Hafsah Faizal: Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man to brave the cursed forest of the Arz to feed her people. Nasir is the Prince of Death, assassinating those foolish enough to defy his autocratic father, the king. If Zafira was exposed as a girl, her achievements would be rejected; if Nasir displayed compassion, his father would brutally punish him.
Two dogs in a trench coat go on a class trip, Julie Falatko: Sassy and Waldo are good dogs who are about to be let loose on their first class trip! Sassy and Waldo are back! When Ms. Twohey announces that her class is going on a trip to the History Museum, Stewart is worried he's in for another long day of facts and learning. But nothing can be boring when you have two dogs in a trench coat along with you. Just hope they don't get too close to those huge dinosaur bones.
Domestic science. Series 1 and 2: the BBC Radio 4 Comedy, Festival of the Spoken Nerd: Get ready to enjoy both series 1 and 2 of the heady combination of maths, science and comedy that is Domestic Science. Featuring Matt Parker, Steve Mould and Helen Arney as Festival of the Spoken Nerd, these 8 episodes use stand–up, songs and experiments to investigate the world around us with a level of scientific accuracy not normally found in your average comedy series.
Alice isn't dead, Joseph Fink: About a truck driver searching across America for the wife she had long assumed to be dead. "This is not a story. It's a road trip." Keisha Lewis lived a quiet life with her wife, Alice, until the day that Alice disappeared. After months of searching, presuming she was dead, Keisha held a funeral, mourned, and gradually tried to get on with her life. But that was before Keisha started to see her wife, again and again, in the background of news reports from all over America.
Moonraker, Ian Fleming: Moonraker, Britain's new ICBM–based national defence system, is ready for testing, but something's not quite right. At M's request, Bond begins his investigation with Sir Hugo Drax, the leading card shark at M's club, who is also the head of the Moonraker project. But once Bond delves deeper into the goings–on at the Moonraker base, he discovers that both the project and its leader are something other than they appear to be.
In the darkness, Karin Fossum: Eva is walking by the river one afternoon when a body floats to the surface of the icy water. She tells her daughter to wait patiently while she calls the police, but when she reaches the phone box Eva dials another number altogether. The dead man, Egil, has been missing for months, and it doesn't take long for Inspector Sejer and his team to establish that he was the victim of a very violent killer. But the trail has gone cold.
Juniper: the girl who was born too soon, Kelley French: A micropreemie fights for survival in this extraordinary and gorgeously told memoir by her parents, both award–winning journalists. Juniper French was born four months early, at twenty–three weeks gestation. She weighed one pound, four ounces, and her twiggy body was the length of a Barbie doll. Her head was smaller than a tennis ball, her skin was nearly translucent, and through her chest you could see her flickering heart.
Norse mythology, Neil Gaiman: A full–cast dramatisation of Neil Gaiman's magical retellings of the Norse myths, inviting us into a world of gods and monsters, tricks and trust, fiery endings and new beginnings'And the game begins anew...'Meet the trickster god Loki and his astonishing children – the giant wolf Fenrir, Jormungundr the snake that encircles the world, and Hel, the little girl who grows up to be Queen of the dead.
The last lullaby, Carin Gerhardsen: It's the call every officer dreads. Stockholm Criminal Investigator Conny S Joberg finds a mother and her two young children lying peacefully in bed, their throats coldly and efficiently cut and no signs of a struggle. As Conny and his team get to work they draw a blank on both motive and suspect for these cruel, senseless murders. The only lead they have is a mysterious benefactor of the family who eludes their every search.
The gingerbread house, Carin Gerhardsen: A man sits down on the underground train with a newspaper in his hand. Seeing all the gloomy, pale faces surrounding him, he feels satisfaction. After all he's successful, happily married, and the father of three children. Unbeknown to him he is being watched by another passenger. In a short space of time, several bestial murders occur in central Stockholm. Criminal investigator Conny Sjoberg and the Hammarby police begin to suspect that there's a link.
The storytelling animal: how stories make us human, Jonathan Gottschall: Jonathan Gottschall explores why we tell stories and what stories reveal about human nature, in this original and insightful book.
A better quality of murder, Ann Granger: As Inspector Ben Ross of Scotland Yard walks homeward one Saturday night in late October 1867, the fog that swirls around him is like a living beast. By the time it has lifted next morning a woman lies murdered in Green Park. Allegra Benedict was the beautiful Italian wife of an art dealer in Piccadilly.
Rack, ruin and murder, Ann Granger: The discovery of a dead body shatters the tranquillity of a Cotswold village in Ann Granger's second Campbell and Carter mystery. When old Monty Bickerstaffe finds a dead body in his drawing room it comes as a nasty surprise – the first of many. Monty lives alone in a crumbling Cotswold manor house and the last thing he wants is the police sniffing around his property. Not that he has anything to hide...The identity of the corpse and how and why it was left in Monty's home remain a mystery.
Bricks and mortality, Ann Granger: The third Cotswold village mystery featuring Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter reveals a ruthless killer and a case of mistaken identity. In the cold light of dawn, a dead body is found entombed in the smouldering remains of a burnt–out Cotswold manor. Key House has stood empty for years, but its owner, Gervase Crown, is rumoured to have been seen in Weston St Ambrose prior to the blaze.
A particular eye for villainy, Ann Granger: Lizzie and Ben return to investigate a brutal murder in this Victorian mystery When Mr Thomas Tapley, a respectable but down–at–heel gentleman, is found bludgeoned to death in his sitting room, his neighbour Inspector Benjamin Ross of Scotland Yard rushes to the scene. Little is known about the elusive man., until his cousin, Mr Jonathan Tapley, QC, comes forward and exposes the truth of Thomas's tragic past.
Lost shadow, Chanda Hahn: Not all shadows are monsters. And some were never meant to die.Wendy is on a quest for vengeance after Hook kidnapped the lost boys and destroyed their school. Stuck as a shadow, Peter's body is weakening because each time he dies and regenerates may be his last. Meanwhile, Wendy is running out of time to track down Hook, save the boys, and rescue Peter before he's lost as a shadow forever. But a surprising clue leads to the mysterious island where it all began. Neverland.
Exit west, Mohsin Hamid: An astonishingly timely love story that brilliantly imagines the forces that transform ordinary people into refugees––and the impossible choices that follow––as they're driven from their homes to the uncertain embrace of new lands. In a country teetering on the brink of civil war, two young people meet––sensual, fiercely independent Nadia and gentle, restrained Saeed. They embark on a furtive love affair, and are soon cloistered in a premature intimacy by the unrest roiling their city.
Once a midwife, Patricia Harman: Though the Great Depression is behind the them, troubles are not, for Europe is at war. It is only be a matter of time before the U.S. enters the fray. In the town of Hope River, midwife Patience Hester's husband, Daniel has vowed never to take up arms again; he saw too much bloodshed during the First World War.
Peaches for Monsieur le Curé, Joanne Harris: It isn't often you receive a letter from the dead. When Vianne Rocher receives a letter from beyond the grave, she has no choice but to follow the wind that blows her back to Lansquenet, the village in south–west France where, eight years ago, she opened up a chocolate shop.But Vianne is completely unprepared for what she finds there.
The favorite daughter, Patti Callahan Henry: On her wedding day ten years ago, Lena Donohue experienced a betrayal so painful that she fled the small town of Watersend, South Carolina, and reinvented herself in New York City. Though now a freelance travel writer, the one place she rarely goes is home––until she learns of her dad's failing health. Returning to Watersend means seeing the sister she has avoided for a decade and the brother who runs their family's Irish pub––and who has borne the burden of his sisters' rift.
The clay marble, Minfong Ho: For years war has touched the Cambodian village where 12–year–old Dara lives. Bombs have gradually destroyed the huts and temple. Recently, soldiers marched into town and burned all the rice seed. Now with nothing to eat, Dara and her family are walking to the border. They have heard of a refugee camp near Thailand, far away from danger. The camp is even better than Dara expected. She has all the food she wants and makes wonderful new friends. Most of all, she finally feels safe.
City of dragons, Robin Hobb: Kelsingra awaits for those brave enough to enter. The dragons and their keepers have discovered Kelsingra but so far only Heeby has succeeded in flying over the river to enter the fabled city. The other dragons, with their deformed wings and feeble muscles, are afraid to risk failure and humiliation. But wondrous things await in Kelsingra, a city built for dragons and their Elderling keepers. Alise, overwhelmed by the treasures she finds there, records her finds for posterity.
The Odin mission, James Holland: April 1940. Nazi Germany has invaded neutral Norway. Fleeing north from their brutal Blitzkrieg advance are three officers of the King's Guard – men who have been entrusted by the Norwegian King with a vitally important mission: to get leading scientist, Hening Sandvold, out of Oslo and away to the safety of the Allies.
Darkest hour, James Holland: May 1940. Sergeant Jack Tanner has been posted to a training company on the south–east coast of England. But all is not well in the camp. The mysterious death of two Polish refugees leads Tanner to believe there has been foul play. When he and his corporal, Stan Sykes, are nearly killed, Tanner finds his suspicions directed at an old comrade from his early days in the army.
Blood of honour, James Holland: Crete, May 1941. There is trouble for Jack Tanner. In addition to the arrival of a new subaltern who seems determined to make life difficult, Tanner has offended a powerful local Cretan who has sworn to kill him. Then suddenly the Germans invade and British fortunes take another dive for the worse. Amidst the bitter fighting and subsequent evacuation of the island, Tanner finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of survival that will test his resolve more than ever before.
The arsonist: a mind on fire, Chloe Hooper: On the scorching February day in 2009 that became known as Black Saturday, a man lit two fires in Victoria's Latrobe Valley, then sat on the roof of his house to watch the inferno. In the Valley, where the rates of crime were the highest in the state, more than thirty people were known to police as firebugs. But the detectives soon found themselves on the trail of a man they didn't know. The Arsonist takes readers on the hunt for this man, and inside the strange puzzle of his mind.
Twilight, Erin Hunter: The fifth book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #5: Twilight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.New territory brings new troubles for the fierce cats of the warrior Clans, and former allies are acting strangely hostile.As divisions between the Clans grow deeper, Firestar's daughters face troubling decisions. The choices they make now could affect ThunderClan for generations to come...
Starlight, Erin Hunter: The fourth book in this second series, Warriors: The New Prophecy #4: Starlight, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.Before there is peace, blood will spill blood....The Clans have finally arrived in their new home, and now they must struggle to establish territories, learn hidden dangers, and find a new place to communicate with StarClan.
The dandelion years, Erica James: Ashcombe was the most beautiful house Saskia had ever seen as a little girl, providing a perfect sanctuary to hide from the tragedy which shattered her childhood. Now an adult, Saskia is still living at Ashcombe and as a book restorer devotes her days tending to broken, battered books. When she discovers a notebook carefully concealed in an old Bible, Saskia finds herself drawn into a heart–rending tale of wartime love...
Dark shores, Danielle L Jensen: In a world divided by meddlesome gods and treacherous oceans, only the Maarin possess the knowledge to cross the Endless Seas. But they have one mandate: East must never meet West. Teriana is the second mate of the Quincense and heir to the Maarin Triumvirate. Her people are born of the seas and the keepers of its secrets, but when her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Teriana breaks her people's mandate so her friend might escape––a choice with devastating consequences.
How to fool your parents, Pete Johnson: What can you do when your parents turn into super–villains? I just took one tiny power nap in a very boring lesson and they totally over–reacted––banning me from appearing on the most awesome vlog in the universe! I tried everything I could to change their minds––even doing my homework!––but nothing worked. Then my best friend Maddy told me about a secret way to fool your parents into doing anything you want ...
The other side of silence, Philip Kerr: It is 1956 on the French Riviera. A world–weary Bernie Gunther is working as concierge at the Grand Hotel, living under a false name. Then his past walks through the door in the shape of Harold Hennig, a former captain in the Nazi security service. Bernie never forgets a face, especially when it belongs to a mass murderer who, in 1945, was responsible for the deaths of thousands; among them a woman Bernie loved. Bernie has a score to settle with Hennig...
The woman who stole my life, Marian Keyes: One day, sitting in traffic, Stella Sweeney attempts a good deed. The resulting car crash changes her life. But in this event is born the seed of something which will take Stella thousands of miles from her old life, turning an ordinary woman into a superstar, wrenching her whole family apart. For the first time real, honest–to–goodness happiness is just within her reach.
Silent scream, Lynda La Plante: Hot young British film star Amanda Delany had the world at her feet. Never one for the quiet life, she'd had a string of affairs with famous actors, making perfect fodder for the tabloids... Then came a commission to write a tell–all memoir. When Amanda is found brutally murdered, the suspects are lining up – from jealous ex–flatmates to famous lovers to a corrupt agent. As DCI James Langton leads his team in an extensive enquiry, they discover the sad truth behind Amanda's successful façade.
Backlash, Lynda La Plante: It is late at night on a notorious council estate in Hackney. A van – garishly painted with a grinning clown's face on the side – is being driven erratically. When the police pull over the driver to question him, they discover, inside the van, the body of a young woman. A murder suspect . . . an arrest . . . a confession . . . A case done and dusted? But their suspect claims his victim is not his first, but his third.
Rusty puppy, Joe R Lansdale: While Hap, a former 60s activist and self–proclaimed white trash rebel, is recovering from a life–threatening stab wound, Louise Elton comes into Hap and Leonard's PI office to tell him that the police have killed her son, Jamar. Months earlier, a bully cop pulled over and sexually harassed Jamar's sister, Charm. The officer followed Charm over the course of the next couple of months, leading Jamar to videotape and take notes on the cop and his partner.
The keepers of the keys, Kathryn Lasky: Against all odds, cubs Stellan, Jytte, Third, and Froya have found the key hidden inside the legendary Den of Forever Frost. Now, they have everything they need to destroy the dangerous ice clock. Everything... except an army. The power–hungry Grand Patek will stop at nothing to protect the clock, the source of his authority.
The unhoneymooners, Christina Lauren: Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in...well, everything. Her identical twin sister Amy, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Her meet–cute with her fianc? is something out of a romantic comedy (gag) and she's managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of Internet contests (double gag). Worst of all, she's forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who just happens to be the best man.
Earthsea. Series 2: A BBC Radio 4 full–cast dramatisation, Ursula K Le Guin: The second series of BBC Radio 4 Extra's retelling of Ursula Le Guin's 'Earthsea' cycle, taking in the novels Tehanu and The Other Wind and the short story 'Dragonfly'Ged and Tenar first met in their youth, when he was a powerful wizard and she a high priestess. Together, they escaped the Tombs of Atuan and brought peace to the troubled archipelago of Earthsea.Years later, their paths have diverged.
Dark site, Patrick Lee: Sam Dryden comes under attack from unknown forces as an unremembered episode from his past threatens more than just his life.On an otherwise normal morning, former Special Forces operative Sam Dryden is the target of an unsuccessful attempted abduction. Using his attacker's cellphone, he learns that another person, a woman named Danica Ellis, is also being targeted. Dryden arrives just in time to save Danica from the assault team sent after her.
Last dance in Havana, Rosanna Ley: Cuba, 1958. Elisa is only 16 years old when she meets Duardo and she knows he's the love of her life from the moment they first dance the rumba together in downtown Havana. But Duardo is a rebel, determined to fight in Castro's army, and Elisa is forced to leave behind her homeland and rebuild her life in distant England. But how can she stop longing for the warmth of Havana, when the music of the rumba still calls to her? England, 2012.
Atomic adventures: secret islands, forgotten N–rays, and isotopic murder––a journey into the wild world of nuclear science, James A Mahaffey: Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro–nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey's books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey's new book looks back at the atom's wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright future.
It felt like a kiss, Sarra Manning: Ellie manages a swank Mayfair gallery, has really good hair, loyal friends, and a loving family. It's only her succession of lame duck boyfriends that ruin the picture. Oh, and the famous rock–star father she's never met. Then Ellie's perfect life is smashed to pieces when her secret is sold to the tabloids. Enter charming and handsome David Gold, her father's ruthless lawyer. Ellie doesn't trust him at all.
A change of climate, Hilary Mantel: Set in both the windswept countryside of Norfolk and the violent townships of South Africa, this is a story of what happens when trust is broken, secrets become buried and lives torn apart.
Fumbled, Alexa Martin: A second chance doesn't guarantee a touchdown in this new contemporary romance from the author of Intercepted.Single–mother Poppy Patterson moved across the country when she was sixteen and pregnant to find a new normal. After years of hard work, she's built a life she loves. It may include a job at a nightclub, weekend soccer games, and more stretch marks than she anticipated, but it's all hers, and nobody can take that away. Well, except for one person.T.K.
The honey bus: a memoir of loss, courage, and a girl saved by bees, Meredith May: An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather and one of nature's most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee. Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard.
The Lazarus files: a cold case investigation, Matthew McGough: A deeply–reported, riveting account of a cold case murder in Los Angeles, unsolved until DNA evidence implicated a shocking suspect – a female detective within the LAPD's own ranks. On February 24, 1986, 29–year–old newlywed Sherri Rasmussen was murdered in the home she shared with her husband, John. The crime scene suggested a ferocious struggle, and police initially assumed it was a burglary gone awry.
Middlegame, Seanan McGuire: Meet Roger. Skilled with words, languages come easily to him. He instinctively understands how the world works through the power of story. Meet Dodger, his twin. Numbers are her world, her obsession, her everything. All she understands, she does so through the power of math.Roger and Dodger aren't exactly human, though they don't realise it. They aren't exactly gods, either. Not entirely. Not yet. Meet Reed, skilled in the alchemical arts like his progenitor before him.
Streets of Laredo, Larry McMurtry: Captain Woodrow Call, August McCrae's old partner, is now a bounty hunter hired to track down a brutal young Mexican bandit. Riding with Call are an Eastern city slicker, a witless deputy, and one of the last members of the Hat Creek outfit, Pea Eye Parker, now married to Lorena –– once Gus McCrae's sweetheart. This long chase leads them across the last wild streches of the West into a hellhole known as Crow Town and, finally, into the vast, relentless plains of the Texas frontier.
Crisis four, Andy McNab: Ex–SAS trooper Nick Stone is extremely highly trained. Clever, ruthless and very effective, it is no surprise that he is hired by British Intelligence. On deniable operations – one of the most dangerous lines of work. Sarah Greenwood is beautiful, intelligent and cunning – and the only woman Stone has ever truly opened up to. But now he has been ordered to hunt her down.Hotly pursued through the American wilderness, Stone finds himself at the centre of a deadly game of cat and mouse.
The new patrol, Andy McNab: Liam Scott is back in Afghanistan, this time with 4 Rifles. No longer the new guy, it's his chance to prove himself and take the lead. But the warzone has changed dramatically, and so have the rules.Working alongside the Afghan National Army, Liam and his new patrol face daily attacks from Taliban insurgents. But the real threat seems to be coming from within his unit. It looks like there's a traitor in their midst.
Building a storybrand: clarify your message so customers will listen, Donald Miller: Building a StoryBrand will forever transform the way you talk about who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to your customers.
The magic engineer, L E Modesitt: On the island of Recluce a young man is found working on a machine thatwould harness the power or chaos. For that he is banished. But when the forces of the Chaos Wizardslaunch their invasion, it is to the young man that Recluce turns for its survival.
New York, actually, Sarah Morgan: One man. One woman. Two dogs. Meet Molly–New York's most famous advice columnist, she considers herself an expert at relationships – as long as they're other people's. Still bruised from her last breakup, Molly is in no rush to find happily–ever–after. The only love of her life is her dalmatian, Valentine. Meet Daniel, a cynical divorce lawyer, he's hardwired to think relationships are a bad idea. If you don't get involved, no one can get hurt.
Smoke and ashes, Abir Mukherjee: India, 1921. Haunted by his memories of the Great War, Captain Sam Wyndham is battling a serious addiction to opium that he must keep secret from his superiors in the Calcutta police force. When Sam is summoned to investigate a grisly murder, he is stunned at the sight of the body: he's seen this before. Last night, in a drug addled haze, he stumbled across a corpse with the same ritualistic injuries. It seems like there's a deranged killer on the loose.
Britain in bits with Ross Noble: the BBC Radio 4 comedy show, Ross Noble: Over the course of the series, Ross introduces items from different bits of Britain: the best bits, the worst bits, the fascinating bits, and the downright strange bits.
Wishful romance. Volume 1, Kait Nolan: To Get me to You (Book 1): A David vs. Goliath story with a side of sweet tea. Wishful, MS is Cam's hometown. He's not sure a city girl like Norah can understand the place well enough to help him save it from the corporate big–box store threatening to set up shop. She's determined, though. She's falling hard for the charms of town––and the man.
Wishful romance. Volume 2, Kait Nolan: Just for This Moment (Book 4): A madcap, modern, marriage–of–convenience tale sure to leave fans begging for more. Three months after his sexy co–star issued a "cooling off period" to see if their on–stage chemistry is real, Myles knows his attraction hasn't fizzled at all. But just as he's ready to unleash his dating A–game, he gets hit with a financial bomb that will devastate his business. The only answer? Find a woman to marry to gain access to a family trust.
Witch wars, Sibéal Pounder: When Fran the Fabulous Fairy turns up in Tiga Whicabim's shed to tell her she's a witch, Tiga doesn't believe her. Or at least not until Fran points out that Tiga Whicabim is actually an anagram of I am a big witch and magics her away down the drainpipes to compete in Witch Wars – the competition to crown the next Top Witch of Ritzy City.
Thief of time, Terry Pratchett: Time is a resource. Everyone knows it has to be managed. You mess with it at your peril. You can let it move fast or slowly but what you mustn't do is allow it to stop. On the Discworld time management is the job of the Monks of History, who store it and pump it from the places where it's wasted (like the underwater – how much time does a codfish need?) to places like cities, where there's never enough time.
The little bookshop on the Seine, Rebecca Raisin: Le Vie En Rose Bookshop owner Sarah Smith has been offered the opportunity to exchange bookshops with her new Parisian friend for 6 months! And saying yes is a no–brainer – after all, what kind of a romantic would turn down a trip to Paris...
The Ruth Rendell BBC radio drama collection: seven full–cast dramatisations, Ruth Rendell: This collection includes:Tracks 1–2 – The Bridesmaid: A beautiful stone statue and her living double lead Philip into a nightmare of obsession and murder. Tracks 3–4 – Going Wrong: Besotted with his childhood sweetheart, Leonora, psychopathic Guy Curran will do anything to make her his. Tracks 5 – 8 King Solomon's Carpet: London's Underground links a group of misfit housemates and is the catalyst for a devastating crime in this compelling tale, written under the pseudonym Barbara Vine.
A midsummer tights dream: more (boy snogging) adventures of Tallulah Casey, Louise Rennison: Laugh your tights off as Tallulah Casey and her bonkers mates return for a new term at Dother Hall performing arts college. Boys, snogging and bad acting guaranteed! Yaroooo! Tallulah's triumphant Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights the comedy musical was enough to secure her place at Dother Hall performing arts college for another term. She can't wait to see her pals again, Charlie and the boys from Woolfe Academy and maybe even bad boy Cain.
Sorcery of thorns, Margaret Rogerson: An imaginative fantasy about an apprentice at a magical library who must battle a powerful sorcerer to save her kingdom. All sorcerers are evil. Elisabeth has known that as long as she has known anything. Raised as a foundling in one of Austermeer's Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among the tools of sorcery––magical grimoires that whisper on shelves and rattle beneath iron chains. If provoked, they transform into grotesque monsters of ink and leather.
What Rosie found next, Helen J Rolfe: One house, two strangers, one very big secret... A shaky upbringing has left Rosie Stevens craving safety and security. She thinks she knows exactly what she needs to make her life complete – the stable job and perfect house–sit she's just found in Magnolia Creek. The only thing she wants now is for her long–term boyfriend, Adam, to leave his overseas job and come home for good.
The summer of new beginnings, Helen J Rolfe: They say trouble comes in threes... Headstrong and organised, Mia is a single mum who wants to fix the world – but the one thing she can't fix is her family. Responsible older brother Will has fled Primrose Bay, unable to forgive and forget after the ultimate betrayal. And Jasmine, no longer the wayward baby sister, is determined to prove to her brother and sister that she's just as capable as they are.
Will Self's great British bus kourney: a BBC Radio 4 documentary, Will Self: Will Self takes a 1,000–mile tour of the UK by bus and coach, exploring urban Britain and British identity at a time of flux. Bus and coach windows afford him a different perspective on the nation. He eschews the bright lights of the big cities, heading instead for smaller urban centres. His objective is to speak to Britons about how they view their cities and themselves in 2018.
The silver sword, Ian Serraillier: A BBC radio full–cast dramatisation of Ian Serraillier's classic wartime story. When the Germans march into Poland in 1941, the Balickis' happy family life is shattered. With their parents taken away by Nazis, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are forced to fend for themselves in the dangerous, war–ravaged city of Warsaw. When Edek is captured too, the girls are desperate.
Blood whispers, John Gordon Sinclair: Kaltrina Dervishi is a prostitute on the run from Serbian gang leader Fisnik Abazi. The police want her to give evidence against him: Abazi wants her dead. Only her lawyer, Keira Lynch, can keep that from happening. What they don't realise though is that Keira isn't your typical Glasgow lawyer. When she was eight years old she killed a man, and as they're about to find out, she's at her most dangerous when threatened.
You think it, I'll say it, Curtis Sittenfeld: In 'The World Has Many Butterflies', a married woman flirts with a man she meets at parties by playing You think it, I'll say it, putting into words the bitchy things she guesses he's thinking about their fellow guests. But she is in for a shock when, in time, she finds out what was really in his mind. 'The Nominee' sees Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail, confessing her surprising true feelings about a woman journalist she has sparred with over the years.
Dories, ho!: floating the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, Matt Smith: Travel with Matt and Karen as they float down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. In September 2016, they experienced the trip of a lifetime with 14 friends and a crew of 10 while traveling in wooden dories through the canyon. Dories, Ho! is a story of their adventure and discovery. Similar to their first travel memoir Dear Bob and Sue, this book is as much about their relationship as it is their fantastic trip. Matt and Karen's quirky writing style is both humorous and irreverent.
Wedding bells at the Dog & Duck, Jill Steeples: Ellie Browne, landlady of the Dog & Duck, is looking forward to a relaxing Christmas Day before the arrival of her and Max's baby in the new year. But with a snowstorm brewing outside, it seems that things might not go quite to plan. After the dramatic events of the holiday season, Ellie settles into her new life at Max's huge country mansion Braithwaite Manor, juggling work and family as best she can.
Delta–V, Daniel Suarez: A charismatic billionaire recruits a team of adventurers to launch the first deep space mining operation––a mission that could alter the trajectory of human civilization. When itinerant cave diver James Tighe receives an invitation to billionaire Nathan Joyce's private island, he thinks it must be a mistake. But Tighe's unique skill set makes him a prime candidate for Joyce's high–risk venture to mine a near–earth asteroid––with the goal of kick–starting an entire off–world economy.
High table, lower orders. The complete Series 1 and 2: the BBC Radio 4 comedy drama, Mark Tavener: The complete first and second series of Mark Tavener's BBC Radio 4 comedy thriller set in a crisis–ridden Cambridge college. When prominent don and celebrity TV historian Peter Devanti dies after dining at High Table, his colleague Gilbert suspects foul play and invites his former student Simon Harrison, a disillusioned health and safety officer, to investigate.
All the ever afters: the untold story of Cinderella's stepmother, Danielle Teller: In the vein of Wicked, The Woodcutter, and Boy, Snow, Bird, a reimagining of a classic tale, told from the perspective of Agnes, Cinderella's "evil" stepmother. We all know the story of Cinderella. Or do we?As rumors about the cruel upbringing of beautiful newlywed Princess Cinderella roil the kingdom, her stepmother, Agnes, who knows all too well about hardship, privately records the true story. . . .
The pretty little box, Charles Todd: A simple theft leads to unforeseen tragedy. In a quaint antiquarian bookshop in the Midlands of England, a woman is captivated by a rare gilt–edged devotional nestled within an exquisite and equally tempting box. Her desire to pilfer it overcomes her scruples, and her guilt and terror at doing something so audacious, so unlike her. With a simple sleight of hand, it's hers.But this irresistible book of hours isn't in her possession for long.
Chasing river: a novel, K A Tucker
The uninhabitable earth: a story of the future, David Wallace–Wells: It is worse, much worse, than you think. The slowness of climate change is a fairy tale, perhaps as pernicious as the one that says it isn't happening at all, and if your anxiety about it is dominated by fears of sea–level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of what terrors are possible, even within the lifetime of a teenager today.
The time machine, H G Wells: Great shapes like big machines rose out of the dimness, and cast grotesque black shadows, in which dim spectral Morlocks sheltered from the glare. Chilling, prophetic and hugely influential, The Time Machine sees a Victorian scientist propel himself into the year 802,701 AD, where he is delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty and contentment in the form of the Eloi, an elfin species descended from man.
The years, Virginia Woolf: Written in 1937, The Years was the most popular of Virginia Woolf's novels during her lifetime. It explores a rich variety of themes such as sex, feminism, family life, education, and politics in English society from 1800 to the 1930s, as they affect one large upper–class London family.The principal theme of this ambitious book is time, threading together three generations of the Pargiter family.
Boxed, Richard Anderson: Dave Martin is down on his luck: his wife's left him; his farm is a failure; his house is a mess; he's withdrawn from his community and friends; and tragedy has stolen his capacity to care. He passes the time drinking too much and buying cheap tools online, treating the delivered parcels as gifts from people who care about him. And then boxes begin to arrive in the mail: boxes that he didn't order, but ones that everyone around him seems to want desperately.
A perfect marriage, Alison L Booth: Single mother Sally Lachlan has a secret that has haunted her for a decade, although perhaps it is time to let it go. A chance meeting with a fellow scientist, the charismatic geneticist Anthony Blake, reawakens her desire for love. But as Sally finally lets down her guard, her teenage daughter Charlie begins to ask questions about her late father.
A ladder to the sky, John Boyne: If you look hard enough, you will find stories pretty much anywhere. They don't even have to be your own. Or so would–be–novelist Maurice Swift decides early on in his career. A chance encounter in a Berlin hotel with celebrated author Erich Ackerman gives Maurice an opportunity. For Erich is lonely, and he has a story to tell; whether or not he should is another matter. Once Maurice has made his name, he finds himself in need of a fresh idea.
Southern sons, AnneMarie Brear: 1914, Australia: As war is declared, the idyllic world of Blue Water Station is torn apart when Oliver, the eldest grandson and heir, shares his desire to enlist in the army. His enthusiasm ignites his brother, cousins and friends to do the same, but upsets his sister, Tilly. After a tragic family incident, she is left to run the cattle station and take care of the older folk.
Death–watch, John Dickson Carr: In the shadowy hallway of clockmaker Johannes Carver's house a policeman is found murdered, the arrow–tipped minute hand of a monumental antique clock embedded in his neck. For Dr Gideon Fell this is the only case that has ever really frightened him, and before he can solve it he must find answers to some seemingly impossible questions.
The rising sea, Clive Cussler: An alarming rise in the world's sea levels – much larger than could be accounted for by glacier melt – sends Kurt Austin, Joe Zavala, and the rest of the NUMA scientific team rocketing around the globe in search of answers. What they find at the bottom of the East China Sea, however, is even worse than they imagined: a diabolical plan to upset the Pacific balance of power – and displace as many as a billion people.
The winter that made us, Kate Field: When Tess finds herself unexpectedly alone and back in Ribblemill, the childhood village she thought she'd escaped, she's sure she can survive a temporary stay. Determined to throw herself into village life, Tess starts a choir and gathers a team of volunteers to restore the walled garden at Ramblings, the local stately home. Everything could be perfect, if she weren't sharing a cottage and a cat with prickly Noah...
The cotton town girls, Leah Fleming: Sophia Seddon and Grace Thompson are poles apart – one a member of the notorious Seddons of Plover Street, the other the spoilt only child of the local vicar. But after Grace rescues Sophia following a run–in with her judgemental father, their friendship quickly blossoms.Fourteen years later, at the turn of the twentieth century, Sophia and Grace's childhood friendship is revived when they find themselves fighting a common cause: women's rights.
The wych elm, Tana French: One night changes everything for Toby. He's always led a charmed life – until a brutal attack leaves him damaged and traumatised, unsure even of the person he used to be. He seeks refuge at his family's ancestral home, the Ivy House, filled with memories of wild–strawberry summers and teenage parties with his cousins. But not long after Toby's arrival, a discovery is made: a skull, tucked neatly inside the old wych elm in the garden.
The child left behind, Gracie Hart: Victoria Wild is only four years old but already knows about heartbreak, having been abandoned by her unwed mother when she was only a baby. Luckily her Aunt Eliza was there to take her in but times are still hard on Pit Lane and while Eliza does her best to make sure there is always food on the table, Victoria bears the stigma of her illegitimacy.
Never be broken, Sarah Hilary: Children are dying on London's streets. Frankie Reece, stabbed through the heart, outside a corner shop. Others recruited from care homes, picked up and exploited; passed between gangs. Then Raphaela Belsham is killed. She's 13 years old, her father is a man of influence, from a smart part of town. And she's white. Suddenly, the establishment is taking notice. DS Noah Jake is determined to handle Raphaela's case and Frankie's too. But he's facing his own turmoil, and it's becoming an obsession.
Black Camp 21, Bill Jones: All over Britain, POW camps are filling up with defeated German soldiers. But only the most dangerous are sent to Camp 21 – "black" prisoners – SS diehards who've sworn death before surrender. As one fanatic plots a mass breakout and glorious march on London, Max Hartmann dreams of the oath he pledged to the teenage bride he scarcely knows and the child he's never met.
The Venetian masquerade, Philip Gwynne Jones: Carnevaleis in full swing, the streets of Venice are crowded with masked revellers and Nathan Sutherland's birthday is about to be ruined ... When a man is fatally stabbed at the opera at La Fenice, and one of Nathan's business cards is found in his wallet, Nathan investigates – and is soon on the hunt for a lost opera by Monteverdi. The trail leads to ruthless criminals demanding high prices for the manuscript ... and then a second body is found in Venice's English church.
Last man standing, Stephen Leather: Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything. So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid – even if that means flying half way around the world to Los Angeles. Navy SEAL–turned–bodyguard Bobby–Ray Barnes has been accused of killing the man he was supposed to be protecting. Three other bodyguards were also killed and now Bobby–Ray is on the run.
Trading reality, Michael Ridpath: Virtual reality is the technology of the future, and Mark Fairfax's brother Richard runs the leading company in the field worldwide. He has also been murdered. Mark is a City trader: sharp, young, ambitious. He is left to pick up the pieces at his brother's company in Scotland's "Silicon Glen". Struggling to keep the business in the black, and with corporate predators closing in, Mark must learn fast and trust no one.
The ringmaster, Vanda Symon: DC Sam Shephard is stationed in Dunedin CIB, a newbie at the bottom of the pecking order. When a young university student is found battered to death and floating in the Leith, she is pushed to one side by her boss and only given grunt work. Despite this, it is Sam who discovers that there has been a string of unsolved murders on the South Island, and that each has occurred while a travelling circus was in town – the same circus that is presently in Dunedin.
Before Wallis: Edward VIII's other women, Rachel Trethewey: Wallis Simpson stole the king's heart and rocked the monarchy – but she was not Edward VIII's first or only love. Before Wallis dominated his life, he adored three other women: Rosemary Leveson Gower, the girl he wanted to marry; Freda Dudley Ward, the Prince's long–term mistress; and Thelma Furness, his twice–married American lover. Each one of the three women in this book could have changed the course of history.
Death in a desert land, Andrew Wilson: 1928. Agatha Christie leaves England for Baghdad, where two years ago, explorer and writer Gertrude Bell died from a drugs overdose. The authorities believed that Bell had taken her own life, but a letter now unearthed reveals she was afraid someone wanted to kill her. Bell writes that if she were to die, the best place to look for her murderer would be Ur, an archaeological site in Mesopotamia. Looking into Bell's death, Agatha discovers the mission is not without risk.

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The cowboy's family Christmas, Carolyne Aarsen: Holiday ranch reunion! Leanne Walsh is stunned when Reuben Walsh returns to his family's farm for the holidays. No matter how hard she tried to convince herself that marrying the more stable Walsh brother was the right decision, it was unpredictable Reuben who held her heart--until he broke it. Leanne's frosty reception cuts deeper than Reuben expected, yet he can't leave the widowed single mom shorthanded with Christmas drawing near.
The brain that wouldn't obey!, Tony Abbott: It's time for the W. Reid Elementary science fair, home to the weirdest inventions ever, and a lot of trouble! Mike is sure he's going to win the school science fair with his potato-powered radio, "Potadio." But when his contraption is electrocuted to life, Mike suddenly has more to worry about than winning first prize. Potadio has a bad attitude, and he now controls the minds of the teachers and students.
Cosmic Boy versus Mezmo Head!, Tony Abbott: All Jeff wanted was a part in the school play, but now he has to be a real hero ... It's hard to be a normal kid in the Weird Zone! Jeff Ryan wants to play the Wizard in his school's outer-space version of The Wizard of Oz. To help with his audition, Jeff plans to bring his favorite childhood toy: a Cosmic Boy Space Helmet. But the Weird Zone seems to have other plans.
Zombie surf commandos from Mars!, Tony Abbott: Welcome to the Weird Zone, the UFO capital of the world, where crazy is ordinary and Martians will eat your brain! Life in Grover's Mill is never boring. When best friends Liz, Holly, and Jeff arrive at the local lake one morning, they know it is only a matter of time before something weird happens. And unfortunately, they're right.
Attack of the alien mole invaders!, Tony Abbott: Aliens are literally popping out of the ground, but luckily, Jeff and Holly have a few tricks up their sleeves. Jeff Ryan and his friends want to play street hockey, but someone has stolen their puck. When the kids try to get it back, they discover the culprit is a giant mole from space.
Dracula: trapped in Transylvania, Tony Abbott: Best friends Devin and Frankie hate reading, but getting trapped inside Dracula might change their minds. Devin and Frankie may be the best of friends, but they aren't the best of students. When they're busted for not reading Dracula with the rest of the class, their English teacher sends them to the library to mend books as punishment. As the friends fight about who has to mend Dracula, the book flies out of their hands and lands between the library's broken security gates.
X marks the spot: (Treasure Island), Tony Abbott: When Devin and Frankie get stuck in a swashbuckling novel, can they defeat the evil pirates and find the treasure before they're stuck on an island forever? Once again, best friends Devin and Frankie have neglected to do their English assignment. This week, the class is reading Treasure Island, and the two friends promise their teacher that they'll be ready to give their book reports the next day.
Mississippi River blues, Tony Abbott: Devin and Frankie thought they were good at being lazy, but they've got nothing on Tom Sawyer. Best friends Devin and Frankie really don't like school. To make matters worse, they realize they have an English test on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer in seven minutes, and they haven't read the book. After hiding out to avoid the test, they accidentally drop a priceless Mark Twain autograph between the library's broken security gates.
Beast from beneath the cafeteria!, Tony Abbott: Liz and her friends battle a prehistoric dinosaur with a craving for junk food. Everyone knows W. Reid Elementary has the grossest lunches & mdash;and the strangest problems. When piles of junk food start disappearing from the school's cellar, Liz Duffey and her friends brush it off as another unexplainable mystery of life in the Weird Zone - their nickname for the zany town of Grover's Mill.
Danger guys on ice, Tony Abbott: When an old nemesis reappears, Noodle and Zeek must save their town from a band of frozen cavemenBest friends Noodle and Zeek are on a skiing trip for Zeek's birthday when they uncover more than just snow hidden away in the mountain: The boys have stumbled across cave dwellers who are thousands of years old! But when Noodle and Zeek come across their old nemesis, the evil Mr. Vazny, the boys are shocked to learn that he plans to resurrect the cavemen and make them destroy Mayville.
Incredible shrinking kid!, Tony Abbott: Crazy toymakers, disappearing houses, and shrinking boys: Just another day in the Weird Zone! A blast of strange purple light zaps Sean Vickers while he is riding his bike in Grover's Mill. His sister Holly assures him that nothing is wrong, but Sean is not so certain & mdash;and the creepy new toy-store owner in town is not making him feel any better.
Danger guys hit the beach, Tony Abbott: Can Noodle and Zeek stop international treasure hunters and rescue their town?The Danger Guys are at it again! During a trip to the beach, best friends Noodle and Zeek try to relax and have a quiet, danger-free afternoon. But trouble follows these boys wherever they go. Before they know it, Noodle and Zeek find themselves stranded on a sinking boat in the middle of the ocean. To escape, the boys jump on a surfboard and ride a giant wave to a nearby island.
Humbug Holiday: (A Christmas Carol), Tony Abbott: It's the holiday season, and Devin and Frankie could use a lesson in selflessness-who better to teach them than Ebenezer Scrooge?It's Christmastime at Palmdale Middle School, and the sixth grade class has organized a holiday banquet for local families in need. Best friends Devin and Frankie are excited to eat, but they forgot to bring in food donations-and they didn't read A Christmas Carol for English class.
What a Trip!: (Around the World in Eighty Days), Tony Abbott: Devin and Frankie sign up for a dangerous adventure when they make a bet that they can race across the globe in only eighty daysOn a class trip to the library, best friends Devin and Frankie discover that the librarian has hired someone to fix the broken security gates. There's only one problem: these "zapper" gates are have the magical power to transport people into books.
Danger Guys and the Golden Lizard, Tony Abbott: The Danger Guys head to the jungle on a quest to find an ancient treasureIt's Noodle and Zeek's greatest adventure yet! The boys are excited to learn that they are going on a quest for the mysterious Golden Lizard with the Emersons, the famous husband-and-wife explorer team. What could be more daring and fun than a treasure hunt in the jungle? But as the group soon discovers, they aren't the only ones after the Golden Lizard.
Gigantopus from Planet X!, Tony Abbott: Humongous Studios makes the weirdest horror movies ever, and in its next film, the monster is a real-life threat! Sean and Holly's dad owns the wackiest business in Grover's Mill: a horror filmmaking studio. For his newest movie, their dad has decided to feature a gigantic robot octopus as the star of the show. When Holly and Sean visit the studio with their friends, they are excited to get a first-hand look at how movies are made.
Romeo & Juliet: crushing on a Capulet, Tony Abbott: Frankie and Devin never expected to become Shakespeare experts until they are launched into "Romeo and Juliet," but this time, instead of just doing well on their assignment, they learn a hard lesson about love and sacrifice.
Danger guys. Hollywood Halloween, Tony Abbott: When Zeek and Noodle tour the Paragon movie studios during a thunderstorm, they have all sorts of adventures straight out of their favorite movies.
Danger guys, Tony Abbott: Noodle and Zeek love danger, but when a real adventure comes their way, will they be ready? Best friends Noodle and Zeek are among the first in line when a new store, Danger Guy, opens in their local mall. It has all the survival gear the boys could dream of, and their excitement is lessened only when they notice two big, angry men yelling at the owner. When Noodle and Zeek wander into a small room on the other side of the store, they & rsquo;re shut inside.
Revenge of the Tiki Men!, Tony Abbott: Huge Tiki heads with a grudge against Grover's Mill are turning the town back into a jungle, it's the Weird Zone's weirdest trouble yet! All Mike and his friends want to do is play a game of baseball on their first day of summer vacation. But when Liz gets up to bat, home plate begins to shake. Suddenly, five odd-looking men carrying long sticks appear in the middle of the field.
Farewell, Grandpa Elephant: a picture book story about death, Isabel Abedi: When Grandpa Elephant tells his grandchildren that he is going to the elephant graveyard to die, the children have many questions for him about death and what comes next.
Fiefdom, Dan Abnett: Evelyn War is a Believer. She knows that in the Old Time, long before the Time of Ice, the Masters fought a war with Them, great chitinous beasts that stalked the world and rended and killed. She knows that the Masters set fierce, doglike Aux like her to watch over their great sleep and to keep Them off their Lawn. She knows that the stories are not just lessons in the ways of war. Them were real.
The promised land, Achdé: "When an old cowboy friend asks Luke to escort his family, freshly arrived from Poland, to their new home in the West, our lonesome hero has no idea what sort of difficulties to expect. If the Sterns are brave and resolute, they are also ignorant of American ways - and bring with them a multitude of baffling customs. And as if that wasn't enough, the extremely valuable Torah that travels with them has caught the eyes of some unsavoury characters ..."--Amazon.com.
Ghost hunting with derek acorah, Derek Acorah: The UK's number one TV psychic offers a fascinating and compelling guide to ghost hunting. With tips and hints on tools, locations, and types of spirit activity a budding ghost hunter might encounter, Acorah provides a remarkable guide with plenty of brilliant and absorbing stories of his own encounters.
Escape from Shadow Island, Paul Adam
The log of a cowboy: a narrative of the American Old West, Andy Adams: "The most authentic account of cowboy life ever written, this compelling narrative traces the events of an 1882 cattle drive, during which 3,000 longhorns traversed the Great Western Cattle Trail from Brownsville, Texas, to Montana. Real-life cowboy Andy Adams based the story on his firsthand experiences, publishing it in 1903 to refute popular but unrealistic tales, ultimately providing a great historical resource"-- Provided by publisher.
Once upon a time in Hell, Guy Adams
The good, the bad and the infernal, Guy Adams: One day every hundred years, a town appears, its location and character different every time. It is home to the greatest miracle a man could imagine: a doorway to Heaven itself. The town's name is Wormwood, and it is due to appear on the 21st September 1889, somewhere in the American Midwest.
Paying the ferryman, Jane Adams: The murder of a family forces former policewoman Naomi Blake to face her past Victor Griffin seemed to be one of the good guys, but that didn't stop someone coming to his home and killing him and his wife. The last act of Vic's life was to try and save his children: fifteen-month-old Jack, and his beloved stepdaughter, Sarah.
The dead of winter, Jane Adams: Against her better judgement, Rina Martin accepts an invitation to a country house hotel with a sinister reputation and looks forward to leaving when she is joined by DI MacGregor, but a blizzard prevents their departure and then Edwin Holmes, grand old man of psychic research, is found murdered in his bed.
Blood ties: a Naomi Blake novel, Jane Adams: When Alec and Naomi travel to Somerset for a winter holiday, they encounter local eccentric Eddy Thame, a historian and metal detectorist, and when Eddy is found dead a few days later, Alec and Naomi reluctantly become involved in the investigation into his death.
Cause of death: a Rina Martin novel, Jane Adams: Summer in Frantham has been long and lazy. In the Martin Household, change is afoot. Tim is now engaged and preparing to move out, and there is also news of the revival of Rina's television career. But nothing stays peaceful for long. Old enemies have returned, the skeletal remains of a woman are found during excavations at the local airfield, and a man is murdered outside a local pub. Storm clouds are gathering, and Rina, Mac and their friends are about to be swept up into the maelstrom ...
Resolutions, Jane Adams: The new 'Rina Martin' mystery - When DI 'Mac' McGregor came to Frantham he was a broken man, guilt ridden at the death of a child he had tried to save, and whose killer had escaped. But he found friendship there, in the shape of Rina Martin's strange little household, and romance with CSI Miriam Hasting. But now his past is catching up with him. There are new leads in the child-killer case, and Mac rejoins the hunt - only to become the hunted...
Night vision, Jane Adams: After Neil Robinson and journalist Jamie Dale are murdered, Naomi Blake receives harassing phone calls seemingly from the dead journalist, so Naomi turns to old friend Harry Jones for help.
Gregory's game: a Naomi Blake novel, Jane Adams: Ex-DI Alec Friedman is recovering from the car crash that almost killed him. Now back at home, with his wife Naomi, he feels as though he has lost something of himself. He may be alive, but he is hollowed out and empty. Another man standing at the same crossroads is Gregory. Soldier, mercenary, hired killer, Gregory is contemplating retirement and struggling to find meaning in the idea.
Secrets, Jane Adams: When a man breaks into Mollie Chambers' house she tells the police that she has never seen him before. Ex-DI Alec Friedman, her honorary nephew, isn't so sure. Mollie has lived an eventful life, as the wife of a diplomat, and he knows she is still haunted by the horrors of more than one war.
Killing a stranger, Jane Adams: The new Naomi Blake crime novel A teenage boy is found drowned in a canal, just hours after telling his mother that he has killed a man. Rob Beresford was a schoolfriend of Patrick's; in their shock and grief, Patrick and his mates turn for help to Naomi. The dead man is identified as Adam Hensel: in his mid-forties, from the other side of town. There seems to have been no link between the two, and Rob was a model student, who had never been in trouble with the police.
The murder book: a Henry Johnstone mystery, Jane Adams: "Lincolnshire, England. June, 1928. When three freshly-buried bodies are unearthed in the front yard of a rented cottage, DCI Henry Johnstone, a specialist murder detective from London, is summoned to investigate. Two of the victims are identified as Mary Fields, known to have worked as a prostitute, and her seven-year-old daughter Ruby.
A reason to kill: a Rina Martin mystery, Jane Adams: First in a new series featuring Rina Martin After a successful acting career Rina Martin is retired; DI Sebastian McGregor Mac is recovering his nerve after an investigation went terribly wrong; young George Parker and his family are on the run from a violent past. Like Mac and Rina, George thinks he is safe in the sleepy seaside town of Frantham, but then an old lady is murdered and peace, for all three, is proven to be an illusion . . .
The Eden legacy, Will Adams: After she finds out her estranged father and sister are missing from their coastal nature reserve in Madagascar, TV zoologist Rebecca Kirkpatrick is on the first flight home. Underwater archaeologist Daniel Knox is searching for a sunken Chinese treasure ship when he hears of the disappearances and ventures to The Eden Reserve to investigate. Still with a vendetta to settle, Georgian gangster dynasty the Nergadzes send a hitman to hunt down Knox and avenge them.
The Exodus quest, Will Adams: Fact collides with fiction in Will Adams's second adventure featuring archaeologist Daniel Knox --Provided by publisher.
Marooned in Manhattan, Sheila Agnew: New York City. Evie Brooks had seen it on the TV, but suddenly finds herself leaving her home in Dublin and moving to Manhattan to her American uncle Scott, after the death of her mother. Never owned a pet more substantial than a goldfish, Evie is intrigued by Scott's NYC veterinary practice, and before long, Evie is working as an assistant in the clinic.
Central Park showdown, Sheila Agnew: With the arrival of her father from Australia, Evie's life is thrown into turmoil. Not only has she to contend with a new woman in Scott's life, but now she has to face the prospect of a custody battle between her uncle and her father. Evie really wants to stay with Scott and, in true Evie style, is determined to stand up for herself - by firing her lawyer! Her father's lawyer is prepared to play dirty, and Evie is devastated when Scott is falsely accused of beating her.
Thanks for the memories, Cecelia Ahern
A place called here, Cecelia Ahern: Since Sandy Shortt's childhood classmate disappeared twenty years ago, Sandy has been obsessed with missing things. Finding becomes her goal - whether it's socks, misplaced car keys or, more seriously, finding the people who vanish from their lives. Jack Ruttle's brother Donal vanished into thin air a year ago. Thinking Sandy Shortt could well be the answer to his prayers, he embarks on a quest to find her.
Older and happier!: inspiring, amusing, and useful advice for men of a certain age, Dag Sebastian Ahlander: "Of today's retired men, one third are reasonably happy, one third are dissatisfied, and one third have resigned themselves to their situation. After retiring, Dag Sebastian Ahlander, former Swedish consul general in New York, learned the importance of relishing every age-despite setbacks and illnesses-in order to acquire wisdom and perspective and gain greater satisfaction for the years that remain. Drawing on his own experiences, Mr.
@Large: Ai Weiwei on Alcatraz, Weiwei Ai: "Working from his studio in China, internationally acclaimed artist and activist Ai Weiwei has created a major series of site-specific installations for Alcatraz Island. In this essential catalog, beautiful photographs of the large-scale artworks provide an comprehensive look at this important project, while thought-provoking texts and archival vintage images proffer cultural and historical context"-- Provided by publisher.
Cold Shoulder Road, Joan Aiken: Is Twite and her cousin, Arun, use their telepathic gifts to find Arun's missing mother in this gripping adventure set in an alternate British kingdom When Is Twite and her cousin, Arun, return to Cold Shoulder Road in Folkestone after their astonishing adventures in the North, the town is deserted and Arun's mother is missing. Some say she took off with the sect Arun was raised in before he ran away.
Hole in one, Catherine Aird
Losing ground, Catherine Aird
Last writes: a collection of short stories, Catherine Aird
Past tense, Catherine Aird: Detectives Sloan and Crosby are on the case once again. This time it's a young girl, found dead in the river.
Dead heading, Catherine Aird: When Jack Haines reports a break-in at his greenhouse, the motive of the intruder is unclear. Other than the destruction of some expensive orchids, no damage has been done and nothing seems to be missing. But Detectives Sloan and Crosby sense something sinister, and soon their suspicions are confirmed.
Little women, Louisa May Alcott
Sweet celebrations with the Moda Bake Shop chefs: 35+ projects to sew from jelly rolls, layer cakes, fat quarters, charm squares & more, Lissa Alexander
Death in St. Petersburg, Tasha Alexander: After the final curtain of Swan Lake, an animated crowd exits the Mariinsky theatre brimming with excitement from the night's performance. But outside the scene is somber. A ballerina's body lies face down in the snow, blood splattered like rose petals over the costume of the Swan Queen. The crowd is silenced by a single cry-"Nemetseva is dead!" Amongst the theatergoers is Lady Emily, accompanying her dashing husband Colin in Russia on assignment from the Crown.
Flight: a novel, Sherman Alexie: On the verge of committing an act of violence, a troubled, orphaned Indian teenager finds himself hurtled through time and into various bodies, before returning to himself, forever altered by his experiences.
Toughest Indian in the world, Sherman Alexie: A collection of nine short stories about the lives and loves of modern-day American Indians.
Hidden keys, André Alexis: In the depths of the ill-reputed Green Dolphin bar, Tancred Palmieri, a talented thief with extravagant tastes, encounters Willow Azarian, an aging heroin addict. She reveals to Tancred that her very wealthy father has recently passed away, leaving each of his five children a mysterious object that provides one clue to the whereabouts of a large inheritance. Willow enlists Tancred to steal these objects from her siblings and solve the puzzle.
Brick lane, Monica Ali
In the kitchen, Monica Ali
Alentejo blue, Monica Ali: Teresa, a beautiful young girl from the village who is supposed to marry a suitable man from the same community but who wants to see the world, to desire more. Vasco, a café owner who lived in America for ten years and thinks more highly of himself than he should. He is losing business to the new internet cafe down the road. A young English couple engaged to be married and confronting each others' weaknesses and idiosyncrasies for the first time.
10 money saving home tasks smart chicks know ... that you'll wish you did: a HIP Chicks DIY Home Guide, Beth Allen: Ladies, do you panic at the thought of plumbing problems? Does your checkbook quiver as you call a pro? Don't you wish you had some basic knowledge, skills and guts so you could Do-It-Yourself? Let this HIP Chicks DIY Home Guide teach you how to save money, time and stress dealing with ten common home issues delivered to you with a sassy, practic.
The stories of Eva Luna, Isabel Allende: A captivating collection of short fiction by one of the most beloved writers of our time -- compelling 'Arresting 'Enchanting, magnificent.
The case of the late Pig, Margery Allingham
Dance of the years, Margery Allingham: Published as The Galantrys in America, Dance of the Years is one of Margery Allingham's oft overlooked novels. Originally published in 1943, it is a fictionalised account of Allingham's family heritage, which she insisted as the closest records of the facts. Dance of the Years centres on the birth and growth of James, the fictional representative of Margery's great-grandfather who was 'born in 1800 and left ten thousand pounds and the injunction that no gentleman ever works'.
Sharkman, Steve Alten: Kwan Wilson, seventeen, was a basketball star until he crashed his car, killing his mother and paralyzing himself from the waist down, and now, while living with his grandmother in Delray Beach, Florida, he gets an internship at a genetics laboratory where shark stem cells are being tested on rats to cure cancer and spinal injuries, and can't resist injecting himself.
Kinflicks: a novel, Lisa Alther: In Kinflicks, Lisa Alther reels through the ups and downs of Ginny Babcock's coming of age in Hullsport, Tennessee, during the 1950s and 1960s. Ginny bounces from one identity to another, adopting the values, politics, lifestyle, even the sexual orientation of each new partner. Alther explores the limited roles offered to women in the 1960s-- from cheerleader to motorcycle moll, bulldyke to madonna-- each embodying important truths about the aspirations of the culture that created them.
Garfield's big fat hairy adventure, Dave Alvarez: The Fat Cat stars in KaBOOM! 's first-ever Garfield original graphic novel! When Jon reveals plans to bring Odie to a talent show audition, Garfield decides he can't let Odie get all the spotlight. But when his actions cause Odie to run away, it's up to Garfield to bring Odie back home. Also includes a short story written and illustrated by Liz Prince (Tomboy, Alone Forever).
The mask of Dimitrios, Eric Ambler
Maras Affair, Eric Ambler: Charles Burton, journalist, cannot get work past Iron Curtain censors and knows he should leave the country. However, he is in love with his secretary, Anna Maras, and she is in danger. Then the President is assassinated and one of Burton's office workers is found dead. He decides to smuggle Anna out of the country, but her reluctance impedes him, as does being sought by secret police and counter-revolutionaries alike.
London fields, Martin Amis
Sophia: princess, suffragette, revolutionary, Anita Anand: Shortlisted for the Slightly Foxed Best First Biography Prize Winner of the Eastern Eye Alchemy Festival award for Literature In 1876 Sophia Duleep Singh was born into royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs, a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass and included the mighty cities of Lahore and Peshawar.
All the nice girls, Barbara Anderson: Barbara Anderson hits top form with All the Nice Girls, her third novel. A romance, spiked with feminism and deeply perceptive observations of married life, this book has been described as "the most perceptive portrait of an errant spouse since Madame Bovary" and finds one of New Zealand's favorite authors at her best.
A lifetime in longhaul: the bigger picture, Bill Anderson: 'A Lifetime in Longhaul--The Bigger Picture' is an opportunity to look into the fascinating world of longhaul aviation. In this latest book, 'A Lifetime in Longhaul--The Bigger Picture' Bill Anderson includes the stories from seven senior Qantas Captains and four long serving senior ground staff from the operational departments of Engineering, Flight Dispatch and Ops Control.
The affair of the thirty-nine cufflinks, James Anderson: And then there were eight ... Understandably, Lord Burford had some misgivings about hosting another house party at Alderley, his beautiful country mansion. After all, the previous two could at best be described as disastrous. But with family members travelling down for a relative's funeral, the Earl really had no choice but to offer them accommodation. It didn't take long for things to start going wrong.
Affair of the Mutilated Mink, The, James Anderson: Lights. Camera. Action!The Earl of Burford can't believe his luck; the famous actor Rex Ransom wants to film his next feature at Alderley, the family's beautiful country estate. Somewhat less enthusiastic is the Countess, who suddenly finds herself hosting an impromptu house party for the incoming Hollywood crowd. It's almost too much for poor Merryweather, the family's imperturbable butler, to cope with. And that's before the murder in the dead of night ...
The affair of the bloodstained egg cosy, James Anderson: The theft of the diamond necklace and the antique pistols might all be explained, but the body in the lake - that really was a puzzle. 'Don't expect me to solve anything, ' Inspector Wilkens announced modestly when he arrived to sort out the unpleasantness.
The case of the black pearl, Lin Anderson: Content to leave his controversial past behind him and enjoy a more relaxed, hedonistic lifestyle on a converted houseboat in the glamorous French resort of Cannes, enigmatic Englishman Patrick de Courvoisier is known as 'Le Limier' or 'Fixer'. People come to him with their problems - and he fixes them. However, when Camille Ager asks Patrick to find her sister, Angele Valette, star of the new movie The Black Pearl, Patrick's laidback lifestyle is dealt a terminal blow.
Low Carb High Fat Bread: Gluten- and Sugar-Free Baguettes, Loaves, Crackers, and More, Mariann Andersson: Bread is such an integral part of our daily diet that it tends to be what we miss the most when embarking on a low carb high fat or gluten-free diet. After the initial excitement fades, it doesn't take long for the aroma of a freshly baked, warm-from-the-oven loaf to waft into our memory. At last, with Low Carb High Fat Bread, those following low-carb and gluten-free lifestyles can once again bite into delicious, crusty bread.
Christopher Lloyd: his life at Great Dixter, Stephen Anderton: Christopher Lloyd (Christo) was one of the greatest English gardeners of the twentieth century, perhaps the finest plantsman of them all. This book is also the story of Dixter from 1910 to 2006, a unique unbroken history of one English house and one English garden spanning a century.
Falling in love all over again, Bella Andre: Lori "Naughty" Sullivan has always been a force of nature--and marriage to Grayson Tyler, her sexy cowboy, hasn't mellowed her out one bit. She's still dancing in stilettos, laughing too loud, and lovingly plotting new ways to drive her husband crazy. It's almost time for their most exciting adventure yet, and Lori can't wait for the next phase of their lives to begin--as parents. Especially when she's certain that Grayson is going to be the best father ever.
Sunset Beach, Mary Kay Andrews: Pull up a lounge chair and have a cocktail at Sunset Beach. It comes with a twist. Drue Campbell's life is adrift. Out of a job and down on her luck, life doesn't seem to be getting any better when her estranged father, Brice Campbell, a flamboyant personal injury attorney, shows up at her mother's funeral after a twenty-year absence. Worse, he's remarried to Drue's eighth grade frenemy, Wendy, now his office manager. And they're offering her a job.
The Doctor Who quiz book: totally unofficial & unauthorised, Paul Andrews: How well do you know Doctor Who? This quiz book will test even the most avid fan, with questions that span all eleven incarnations of the Doctor, his companions and enemies!.
Acupressure & reflexology for dummies, Synthia Andrews: "Your hands-on guide to alleviating pain, staying healthy, and improving quality of life; Relieve the symptoms of arthritis, stress, PMS, and more"--Cover, p.1.
Pack animals, Peter Anghelides
River angel, A Manette Ansay
Sister, A Manette Ansay
Rendezvous, Evelyn Anthony: A former member of the French Resistance encounters an SS officer who interrogated her twenty years earlier in this novel that's part thriller and part love story Twenty years after World War II, at a smart cocktail party in New York City, architect Karl Amstat finds himself face-to-face with Terese Masson. A courier in the Resistance, then eighteen-year-old Terese had been questioned by SS officer Alfred Brunnerman. The scion of an elite family, Brunnerman joined the Gestapo in 1940.
Victoria and Albert: a novel, Evelyn Anthony: Drawn from Queen Victoria's diaries and correspondences, Evelyn Anthony's novel reimagines the story of how a sheltered eighteen-year-old girl ascended to the British throne, became a major force in politics, and fell in love with her husband. When King William dies, his teenage niece Victoria becomes queen. In spite of her youth and lack of experience, the eighteen-year-old surprises her detractors by taking the reins with poise and grace, vowing to always put the welfare of her realm first.
Curse not the king: the Romanov saga, Evelyn Anthony: The tale of the treacherous battle for the throne between Catherine the Great and her son Paul, set against the backdrop of late-eighteenth-century Russia. The year is 1773. Catherine the Great has been in power for a decade. Since the assassination of her husband, Peter III, in a coup d'etat, she has been empress of all the Russias. She rules with enlightenment and grace, driven by ambition and her secret dream to free Russia's millions of serfs.
Poellenberg Inheritance, Evelyn Anthony: A woman inherits a legacy of greed, guilt, and deadly danger when her father--a former SS Commander--bequeaths a priceless treasure Twenty-five years after fleeing Germany, Paul Weiss lives a quiet life in Spain. Throughout his years of exile, he's kept a single photograph of a three-year-old girl. Now, he will set in motion a series of events that will reunite him with his long-lost daughter.
Far flies the eagle: the Romanov trilogy, Evelyn Anthony: Imperial Russia's Czar Alexander I battles Napoleon for control of Europe. After declaring himself Emperor of France following a sweeping victory in Europe, General Napoleon Bonaparte, the son of a poor Corsican lawyer, is ready for his next conquest. He has no doubt that he can defeat Austria, and is confident that Russia will soon follow. After all, he triumphed in revolution and recast an empire.
Anne Boleyn: a novel, Evelyn Anthony: Set against the intrigue and pageantry of the sixteenth-century English court, Evelyn Anthony's novel tells the love story of Henry Tudor and Anne Boleyn, who would become his wife, his queen, and the mother of one of Britain's greatest monarchs. On a lovely midsummer afternoon, Henry Tudor rides to Hever Castle. There, he feasts his eyes on Anne Boleyn, who caught his roving attention at court a few months earlier. Anne is in no mood to receive her king.
Rebel princess: a Romanov saga, Evelyn Anthony: An obscure Prussian princess is transformed into Catherine the Great, the longest-ruling female leader of Russia. The Prussian-born daughter of a minor princeling, Augusta Fredericka dreams of being a queen. When, one snowy December night in 1743, she's summoned to Russia to wed Grand Duke Peter Romanov, she believes all her fantasies are about to come true. But the heir to the Russian throne is not the man Augusta expects.
Clandara, Evelyn Anthony: Lovers are torn apart by war in this passionate, action-packed romance set during the Jacobite uprising. Beautiful, headstrong Katharine Fraser has done the unthinkable: She has fallen in love with the eldest son of her father's longtime enemy. A nobleman with a notorious past, James Macdonald of Dundrenan is ready to sacrifice his home and heritage for the woman he loves. But fate has other plans.
Elizabeth: a novel of Elizabeth I, Evelyn Anthony: A historical novel spanning the first thirty years of Elizabeth I's reign, telling the intimate story of England's greatest sovereign. The sickly Catholic fanatic Mary Tudor has reigned for six years when her half-sister Elizabeth ascends to the throne. After enduring years of exile following the execution of her mother, Anne Boleyn, the twenty-five-year-old Elizabeth inherits a realm divided by religious turmoil and financial collapse.
The French bride: a MacDonald romance, Evelyn Anthony: Forced to wed a notorious Scotsman, a sheltered French heiress is drawn into a world of intrigue and debauchery as she battles for her husband's heart against a dangerous rival in this thrilling sequel to Clandara. Charles Macdonald has been given an ultimatum: To settle his gambling debts and avoid being sent to the Bastille, he must marry his cousin Anne de Bernard. Anne is beautiful, innocent, and the richest woman in France.
Voices on the wind, Evelyn Anthony: Forty years after World War II, a former Resistance fighter must revisit the past and make a decision that could shatter the lives of both the innocent and the guilty Paul Roulier comes to the quaint English village of Amdale looking for Katharine Alfurd. Born in Paris, Katharine left London at nineteen to fight for the Resistance in Occupied France during World War II. There, she joined a notorious underground network and fell in love with Jean Dulac, its charismatic leader.
Dark spell, Gill Arbuthnott: 15-year-old Callie Hall has just found out she's a witch, and things keep going wrong. Sometimes her mind seems to make things happen, things she can't control. She can set fire to things without a match, and when she's angry people can get hurt. Her friend Josh understands she's a bit weird, but its only on a dark and dangerous visit to the tunnels under the ruins of St Andrews' castle that he realises just how strange she really is.
Chaos quest, Gill Arbuthnott: Kate and David are at secondary school in Edinburgh. David is struggling to come to terms with his new stepmother, and Kate is being expected to take more responsibility for her younger brother. But time never stands still for long. They soon become involved in a race to prevent the Lords of Chaos from tricking Erda, the Stardreamer, into losing her power.
Chaos clock, Gill Arbuthnott: Kate and David are eleven years old and best of friends, playing football and doing their museum project together. But in Edinburgh, where they live, time is coming unstuck and the past is breaking loose. Old Mr Flowerdew needs their help in the war between the Lords of Chaos and the Guardians of Time, centred around the mysterious Millennium Clock.
Winterbringers, Gill Arbuthnott: Summer has been stolen. Eternal winter threatens. St Andrews is not known for its glorious weather. But when the sea starts to freeze and ice creeps up the beach, Josh's summer holiday becomes a lot more dangerous. Josh and his new friend Callie are thrown headlong into a storm of witches, ice creatures, magic and the Winter King.
Beneath, Gill Arbuthnott: Jess thought the old tales of dangerous creatures living beneath the water were just crazy stories, until her friend Freya was stolen. To rescue her Jess must capture one of them--a shapeshifter, a kelpie --but he's nothing like she imagined. Finn sees her in ways that no one ever has. Not even Magnus, who's known her all her life. Caught between two worlds, Jess must choose between what she's always known and what lies ... Beneath.
School for psychics, K C Archer: An entrancing new series starring a funny, impulsive, and sometimes self-congratulatory young woman who discovers she has psychic abilities—and then must decide whether she will use her skills for good or...not. Teddy Cannon isn't your typical twenty-something woman. She's resourceful. She's bright. She's scrappy. She can also read people with uncanny precision. What she doesn't realise: she's actually psychic.
The cowgirl's forever love, Vivian Arend: Lisa Coleman is committed to stay in Heart Falls until her sister's baby arrives, but after that, she's moving on. She's not sure exactly what is on the agenda, so it's good to still have a few months to figure out her dreams. While she's waiting, there's no reason she can't enjoy herself with the very sexy local veterinarian.
How I became a comrade: an American growing up in Siberian exile, John E Armonas: John Armonas was a U.S. citizen, but had been left behind when his American-born father and five-year old sister, Donna, were urged to leave Lithuania back for the United States, after the Soviets first occupied Lithuania in 1940. His mother Barbara, a native Lithuanian, was assured by American officials she could soon follow with nine-month old John, as soon as her immigration papers were expedited.
Dream walker, Charlotte Armstrong
DREAM OF FAIR WOMAN, Charlotte Armstrong: A nameless woman arrives in L.A., only to fall into a coma and be positively identified as three completely different people, in this twist-filled thriller. She arrived at Peggy Cuneen's Los Angeles boarding house with no ID. She asked for a room, fell asleep silently, and has yet to wake up. Even doctors are baffled. The only thing they know for sure is there are no signs of physical illness and no evidence of bodily trauma.
Milo and the pirate sisters, Mary Arrigan: When ghostly Mr Lewis has to leave his cosy home in the castle, Milo and Shane help set him up in a local ruined mill. However, the mill is haunted by two?lady ghosts', daughters of Granuaile's pirate cousin. Little do the boys realise the danger this puts them in, and the trouble it will cause for themselves? and this time Mr Lewis can't help them.
The warship, Neal L Asher: Their nemesis lies in wait . . . Orlandine has destroyed the alien Jain super-soldier by deploying an actual black hole. And now that same weapon hoovers up clouds of lethal Jain technology, swarming within the deadly accretion disc's event horizon. All seems just as she planned. Yet behind her back, forces incite rebellion on her home world, planning her assassination.
Death in Kew Gardens, Jennifer Ashley: "In return for a random act of kindness, scholar Li Bai Chang presents young cook Kat Holloway with a rare and precious gift--a box of tea. Kat thinks no more of her unusual visitor until two days later when the kitchen erupts with the news that Lady Cynthia's next-door neighbor has been murdered. Known about London as an "Old China Hand," the victim claimed to be an expert in the language and customs of China, acting as intermediary for merchants and government officials.
The woman at number 24, Juliet Ashton: Meet the residents of number 24. When your marriage falls apart, the last place you'd want your husband to move to is downstairs. Unfortunately for Sarah, up in the eaves at number 24, her ex-husband now lives one floor beneath her with his new wife. Their happiness floats up through the floorboards, taunting her.
The shabby chic home, Rachel Ashwell: " ... When she first saw what would be her future home, Rachel Ashwell, founder of the Shabby Chic line, was put off by its dark, witchy exterior, gloomy interior, and overgrown garden. ... Inspired by the original design of the 1920s house, Rachel was able to transform it into her bright, cozy dream home, one that had the hallmarks of a Shabby Chic home: a practical amount of space, a relaxed atmosphere, and a comfortable beauty.
Two Faced: an Elaine Hope Mystery, A R Ashworth: DCI Elaine Hope barely survived her last case. Someone is still determined to put an end to her.
A marine at Gallipoli on The Western Front: first in, last out: the diary of Harry Askin, Harry Askin: Harry Askin was 22 when he enlisted at Nottingham in September 1914 and was sent to train with the Royal Marines at Portsmouth. He set sail with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force in late February 1915. On 25 April he was towed ashore to Gallipoli. So began a nine month ordeal of constant fighting and shelling on that bare and desperate Peninsula. In this diary he captures the atmosphere of danger and death, blazing heat in summer and rain and cold at other times.
Other people's husbands, Judy Astley
Laying the ghost, Judy Astley: Why does an old boyfriend seem so much more attractive when you haven't seen him for years? Nell and Patrick were a serious item. They were inseparable, and she really thought he was the one. But then Alex came along ... the safer option, and she chose him instead. Now, Alex has traded her in for a younger woman, and on her way to the Caribbean to recuperate, she is mugged. Something's got to give.
Interpreting the English village: landscape and community at Shapwick, Somerset, Michael Aston
Fractured, Dani Atkins: What would you do if life gave you a second chance? Rachel's life was perfect. She had a handsome boyfriend, wonderful friends and a place at university. But the night of the accident changed everything. She was left badly scarred, and consumed by guilt. In a single heartbeat, her world fell apart. Now, five years later, Rachel wakes up after a sudden fall to discover that everything is different. Reality has shifted. The tragedy never happened - and the people she lost are alive and well.
Greyfriars Bobby, Eleanor Atkinson: The best thing about the story of Greyfriars Bobby is that it is absolutely true. Yhere really was a dog in Edinburgh called Bobby: he was a Skye Terrier, and he loved his master, a shepherd called Auld Jock, very dearly. When Auld Jock died, Bobby would not leave his grave in Greyfriars Churchyard. People tried to take the little dog away, and found him a home in the country, but he still came back and lived in the churchyard, where his friends brought him food.
Celandine, Steve Augarde
Winter wood, Steve Augarde
The various, Steve Augarde: While staying on her uncle's rundown farm in the Somerset countryside, twelve-year-old Midge discovers that she has a special connection to the Various, a tribe of "strange, wild--and sometimes deadly" fairies struggling to maintain their existence in the nearby woods.
A proper pursuit, Lynn N Austin: Set in Chicago during the time of the World's Fair, this is the story of Violet Hayes whose search to find her mother exposes the young woman to the world about her--from high society to the poor immigrant families; from the suffragette movement to the security of a suitable marriage match. As Violet contemplates what course her life will take, she will discover the missing parts of her family's past--and, ultimately, Violet will discover herself.
While we're far apart, Lynn N Austin: Captivating characters, heart-tugging emotion, and vivid spiritual truths meld into a story set amid the uncertainty of the home front during WWI.
The strength of His hand, Lynn N Austin: "God has rewarded Hezekiah's faithfulness with great wealth and power, but the king has much more to overcome. Will his faith sustain him against the ultimate enemy?"--Provided by publisher.
Bruce springsteen and philosophy, Randall E Auxier: Known as the working man's poet, the Boardwalk prophet, or simply, the Boss. If "love is a banquet at which we feed," Bruce Springsteen has provided much food for thought. In this collection of metaphysical probes, a gang of E-street philosophers will undress Bruce's deeper mysteries like irresistible Jersey girls.
Crete, Alexis Averbuck: Lonely Planet Crete is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Rub shoulders with the Minoan ghosts, enrich your understanding of Knossos, or discover a charming boutique hotel in the winding streets of Hania Old Town; all with your trusted travel companion.
Knitting 24, Véronik Avery: Avery has created 30 projects for "Knitting 24/7," a collection of stylish clothing and accessories that make use of those "in-between" times when a knitter is busy, yet her hands are free. Gorgeous full-color photographs make this book a perfect gift for knitting aficionados.
A crime of fashion, Carina Axelsson: Despite her long legs and fashion-obsessed family, all Axelle wants to do is solve mysteries. So when star designer Belle La Lune vanishes, Axelle seizes the chance to go undercover as a model to crack the case even if it means being tortured with eyelash-curlers and teetering on sky-high heels. Aided by the distractingly gorgeous Sebastian, Axelle races against the clock to solve the mystery at the heart of Paris Fashion Week ...
Model Under Cover - Stolen with Style: Model Under Cover (Book 2), Carina Axelsson: Hold on to your handbags - Axelle Anderson is back. Axelle's discovered that modelling is the perfect cover for a wannabe detective. So when the world's most famous black diamond vanishes, she jets straight to New York to investigate ...
Fear of food: a diary of mothering, Carol Lee Bacchi: Incorporating diary entries and reflections, this personal account of one mother's struggles during the first 12 months of her son's life to get him to eat openly confronts the social challenges mothers encounter, including insensitive doctors, the marketing of maternity in the media, postpartum depression, and social isolation.
Cadel Evans: giving his best, Hilary Badger: When Cadel Evans won the Tour de France in 2011, he not only became a star to sports fans all over the world, but a hero to thousands of Australian children who watched him make his victorious ride through the Champs-Elysees. Children all over Australia had a new sportsperson to inspire them to achieve. Finally here is the inspirational biography of the cycling star, written for children aged 10-15 years.
Genie high school, Meredith Badger: A fantastic genie myth-debunking series from Go Girl author Meredith Badger. To most people, Poppy Miller looks like an average twelve-year-old girl. But secretly, Poppy isn't average at all. She's a genie. Poppy aced Stage One of her genie training, and she can't wait to start Stage Two at Genie High.
Genie in charge, Meredith Badger: A fantastic genie myth-debunking series from Go Girl author Meredith Badger. To most people, Poppy Miller looks like an average twelve-year-old girl. But secretly, Poppy isn't average at all. She's a genie. Poppy aced Stage One of her genie training, and she can't wait to start Stage Two at Genie High.
Fairy School Drop-out, Meredith Badger: A fantastic fairy myth-debunking series from Go Girl author Meredith Badger. Did you know that not all fairies like being fairies? Elly doesn't just not like being a fairy, she hates it! She hates it more than paper cuts. More than cold baths. More than jam and anchovy sandwiches. What exactly does she hate about it? Everything! The itchy tutu she is meant to wear, the boring spells she is meant to learn.
Trump, Alain Badiou: "The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States sent shockwaves across the globe. How was such an outcome even possible? And how can we move beyond the deep crisis of Western democracy that the election of Trump represents? In two lectures given at American universities in the immediate aftermath of the election, the leading French philosopher Alain Badiou helps us to make sense of this extraordinary event.
The Spoilers, Desmond Bagley: Action thriller by the classic adventure writer set in the Middle East. When film tycoon Robert Hellier loses his daughter to heroin, he declares war on the drug pedlars, the faceless overlords whose greed supplies the world with its deadly pleasures.
Wyatt's hurricane, Desmond Bagley: Action thriller by the classic adventure writer set in the islands of the Caribbean. Ferocious Hurricane Mabel is predicted to pass harmlessly amongst the islands of the Caribbean. But David Wyatt has developed a sixth sense about hurricanes. He is convinced that Mabel will change course to strike the island of San Fernandez and its capital, St Pierre. But nobody believes him, and the hurricane is only one of the problems that threaten San Fernandez ...
High citadel, Desmond Bagley: Action thriller by the classic adventure writer set in the South American Andes. When Tim O'Hara's plane is hijacked and forced to crash land in the middle of the Andes, his troubles are only beginning. A heavily armed group of communist soldiers intent on killing one of his passengers - an influential political figure - have orders to leave no survivors. Isolated in the biting cold of the Andes, O'Hara's party must fight for their lives with only the most primitive weapons ...
Running blind, Desmond Bagley: Action thriller by the classic adventure writer set in Iceland. The assignment begins with a simple errand - a parcel to deliver. But to Alan Stewart, standing on a deserted road in Iceland with a murdered man at his feet, it looks anything but simple. The desolate terrain is obstacle enough. But when Stewart realises he has been double-crossed and that the opposition is gaining ground, his simple mission seems impossible ...
Sidney Sheldon's The silent widow, Tilly Bagshawe: A young American au pair, Charlotte Clancy, vanishes without a trace in Mexico City. The case is left cold, but its legacy will be devastating. A decade later, LA is shaken by a spate of violent murders. Psychologist Nikki Roberts is the common link between the victims, her patients at the heart of this treacherous web. When someone makes an attempt on Nikki's life, it's clear she is a marked woman.
How to train a superpup, Gwen Bailey: Unleash your puppy's potential. "How to Train a Superpuppy" offers a complete care programme telling you everything you need to know about house training, socialisation, feeding, exercising and vaccinating so that you can raise a healthy, happy puppy. Helpful advice is also given on choosing the right breed for your family.
Fifty-first state, Hilary Bailey
Chapman's Odyssey, Paul Bailey
Fever city: a thriller, Tim Baker: Nick Alston, a Los Angeles private investigator, is hired to find the kidnapped son of America's richest and most hated man. Hastings, a mob hitman in search of redemption, is also on the trail. But both men soon become ensnared by a sinister cabal that spreads from the White House all the way to Dealey Plaza. Decades later in Dallas, Alston's son stumbles across evidence from JFK conspiracy buffs that just might link his father to the shot heard round the world.
Walking home: my family and other rambles, Clare Balding: "Clare Balding never had time to walk, or to discover Britain ... Then, in 1999, [she] took a call from a radio producer looking for a presenter for a new series. "Do you walk?" she asked. "Well, I walk the dog " Clare replied. That series is still going strong - and Clare's caught the walking bug. Since then she's covered over fifteen hundred miles of footpaths ... Now she wants her family to share some of that pleasure.
DIY RC airplanes from scratch: the Brooklyn Aerodrome bible for hacking the skies, Breck Baldwin
Terror's reach, Tom Bale
Skin and bones, Tom Bale: On a cold January morning, a nightmare awaits in a small Sussex village. A deranged young man goes on the rampage, shooting everyone in his path before taking his own life. It is a senseless, tragic event, but sadly not an unfamiliar one. At least, that's what everyone thinks. Only Julia Trent - believed to be the sole survivor - knows that there was a second man involved. But after being shot and badly injured, her account of the massacre is ignored. But she cannot let it rest there.
The guardsmen: Harold Macmillan, three friends, and the world they made, Simon Ball
Miracles of life: Shanghai to Shepperton: an autobiography, J G Ballard
How to do everything: netbook, Joli Ballew
The permaculture handbook, Peter Bane: The urban landscape has swallowed vast swaths of prime farmland across North America. Imagine how much more self-reliant our communities would be if thirty million acres of lawns were made productive again. Permaculture is a practical way to apply ecological design principles to food, housing, and energy systems, making growing fruits, vegetables, and livestock easier and more sustainable.
Voices in the dark, Catherine Banner
The eyes of a king, Catherine Banner: n Malonia, fifteen-year-old Leo North finds a mysterious book that slowly reveals information about his family's history, the history of his war-torn country, and glimpses of two other teenagers living in a country called England, which Malonians think is make-believe.
The blue guitar, John Banville: John Banville, the Man Booker Prize-winning author of -- From the Hardcover edition.
Show time!: music, dance, and drama activities for kids, Lisa Bany-Winters: Introduces the concepts of music, dance, and acting, suggesting how to create a musical production through games and role-playing and describing all aspects of a show from auditions to curtain call.
Weaveworld, Clive Barker
Adam and the Arkonauts, Dominic Barker: Introducing an inspired villain for whom world domination doesn't stop at humans: he wants to control the animals too ("Then I go after the plants!") vs Adam, a normal boy with an unusual skill. He is our only hope. A brilliant young biologist Dr Seth Forest travels to South America with his wife and son, determined to solve the greatest mystery of the natural world, the secret of communicating with animals.
Sharp teeth, Toby Barlow: An ancient race of lycanthropes has survived to the present day, and its numbers are growing as the initiated convince L.A.'s down and out to join their pack. Paying no heed to moons, full or otherwise, they change from human to canine at will--and they're bent on domination at any cost. Caught in the middle are Anthony, a kind-hearted, besotted dogcatcher, and the girl he loves, a female werewolf who has abandoned her pack.
A stranger in the family, Robert Barnard
Rogue's Gallery, Robert Barnard: How far would a child go to rid himself of a despised parent? Or a man of the cloth to be elected pope? From murderous ministers and conniving cardinals to the dark imagination of a schoolboy and the suspicions of an ageing Mr Mozart, this unique collection of Robert Barnard's highly acclaimed short stories takes the reader on a journey of murder, mystery and intrigue with some of his finest - and darkest - literary creations.
Killings on Jubilee Terrace, Robert Barnard: Meet the cast of Jubilee Terrace, one of the most popular soap operas on British television. When one of the cast members dies suddenly of a heart attack, those in the production team are quick to make the most of the opportunity, making plans to bring in an old character for a major plotline. But when a suspicious letter emerges raising questions about the supposed 'natural death' and an arson attack kills two more of the cast, it would appear something more sinister is afoot.
A Mansion and its Murder, Robert Barnard: Sarah Jane Fearing has grown up in the imposing mansion of one of England's most influential families. At the centre of Sarah's world stands her charming uncle Frank, the only relative who seems to have escaped the straitjacket of ponderous respectability that so effectively stifles the Fearing clan. But Frank's extravagant lifestyle leads him deep into debt and manoeuvres him into a disastrous marriage.
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!, Bob Barner: A nonsense rhyme introduces children to familiar bugs. Includes a fun facts sections.
Weapons of World War II: a photographic guide to tanks, howitzers, submachine guns, and more historic ordnance, G M Barnes: World War II not only marked the end of a terrifying time in Europe, but also the dawning of many technological breakthroughs. In Weapons of World War II, written by the Chief of Research and Engineering Office of Ordnance, G.M. Barnes discusses the various weapons used during the war. Such topics include Small arms and small arms ammunition; Aircraft armament; Ammunition; Artillery; Tanks, gun motor carriages, and motor transport.
The porcupine, Julian Barnes
Cross channel, Julian Barnes
Before she met me, Julian Barnes
Flaubert's parrot, Julian Barnes
England, England, Julian Barnes
Cold War modernists: art, literature, and American cultural diplomacy, 1946-1959, Greg Barnhisel: "An examination of the legacy of modernism as a cultural movement and propaganda tool during the Cold War and the 1950s in America"--Provided by publisher.
Hollow Earth trilogy, John Barrowman: All three books of John & Carole E. Barrowman's HOLLOW EARTH trilogy. Book 1: HOLLOW EARTH. Book 2: THE BONE QUILL. Book 3: THE BOOK OF BEASTS. Long ago, the Order of Era Mina bound all the beasts of myth and legend into the pages of a single tome. They called the prison they had created the Hollow Earth - a nightmare world built to keep our world safe.
A Long Long Way, Sebastian Barry: Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2005 - an epic and moving story of one man's war.
Golden age of train travel, Steve Barry
A Kind of Loving, Stan Barstow: Vic Brown is attracted to the beautiful but demanding Ingrid. As their relationship grows and changes he comes to terms - the hard way - with adult life and what it really means to love. Set in the 1960s.
FUCHSIAS: the New Cultivars, George Bartlett: Fuchsias - The New Cultivars follows George Bartlett's first volume, Fuchsias - A Colour Guide, profiling another 1500 newly created cultivars with over 500 colour photographs. Starting with practical advice from an expert on how to care for this beautiful plant, it then updates the fuchsia enthusiast and specialist with entries on the very latest cultivars.
All we know of love, Nora Raleigh Baskin
Frog the barbarian, Guy Bass: Frog has saved the princess (and probably the whole world), but all is not well in Kingdomland. The King and Queen of Everything are determined to flatten anyone who gets in their way, and they want Frog as their royal champion.
The Legend of Frog, Guy Bass: Prince Frog is convinced he's destined to rule the world … the trouble is, the world has ended. Undeterred, Frog sets out to claim his crown, armed with nothing more than a pair of Catastrophe Pants and his trusty stick, Basil Rathbone. But Frog soon realizes that the world isn't quite as ended as he thought. He discovers a magical kingdom, filled with wild landscapes, strange creatures … and a princess sitting on his throne.
The Triple Echo, H E Bates: APublished in 1970, -- Soldiers in Skirts.
The Day of the Tortoise, H E Bates: The Day of the Tortoise A bachelor, Fred shops, cleans, cooks, and otherwise indulges the eccentric demands of his three spinster sisters until a chance meeting with the fun-loving Kitty who, without the sisters' knowledge, begins to disrupt the household's long-established routines. Penniless, heavy-drinking, and pregnant by a married man, Kitty introduces Fred to dance, drink, kisses, and song while lodging in the stable.
Something in the water, Trevor Baxendale
The Undertaker's gift, Trevor Baxendale
Prisoner of the Daleks, Trevor Baxendale
Poppy's war, Lily Baxter
Somalia: US Intervention, 1992-1994, Peter Baxter: The end of the Cold War introduced an altered global dynamic. The old bond of East/West patronage in Africa was broken, weakening the first crop of independent revolutionary leadership on the continent who no longer had the support of one or other of the superpowers. With collapse of the Soviet Union, all this changed.
Time ships, Stephen Baxter: The highly-acclaimed sequel to H G Wells's The Time Machine, from the heir to Arthur C. Clarke. Written to celebrate the centenary of the publication of H G Wells's classic story The Time Machine, Stephen Baxter's stunning sequel is an outstanding work of imaginative fiction. The Time Traveller has abandoned his charming and helpless Eloi friend Weena to the cannibal appetites of the Morlocks, the devolved race of future humans from whom he was forced to flee.
Alzheimer's activities that stimulate the mind, Emilia C Bazan-Salazar: "Based on the author's four-year study and experience in Alzheimer's and dementia-related care, Alzheimer's Activities That Stimulate the Mind is the only book that offers appropriate activities for each of the four stages of the disease. Whether you're taking care of a loved one or working as a caregiver, Emilia C. Bazan-Salazar gives you easy-to-follow exercises that have been medically proven to enhance and maintain the cognitive abilities of persons living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Beat the reaper, Josh Bazell
The stone in the skull, Elizabeth Bear: The Gage is a brass automaton created by a wizard of Messaline around the core of a human being. His wizard is long dead, and he works as a mercenary. He is carrying a message from a the most powerful sorcerer of Messaline to the Rajni of the Lotus Kingdom. With him is The Dead Man, a bitter survivor of the body guard of the deposed Uthman Caliphate, protecting the message and the Gage. They are friends, of a peculiar sort.
Dead lines, Greg Bear
Eternity, Greg Bear: The crew of the asteroid-starship Thistledown has thwarted an attack by the Jarts by severing their link to the Way, an endless corridor that spans universes. The asteroid settled into orbit around Earth and the tunnel snaked away, forming a contained universe of its own. Forty years later, on Gaia, Rhita Vaskayza recklessly pursues her legacy, seeking an Earth once again threatened by forces from within and without.
Psychlone, Greg Bear: Curiosity may kill Larry Fowler. A scientist from New Mexico, Fowler is hot on the trail of a mysterious phenomenon that is known to freeze animals instantly and can demolish an entire town. Part ghost story, part science fiction, part political treatise, Greg Bear's novel tracks Fowler on his journey to discover the true nature of the PSYCHLONE.
Blood Music, Greg Bear: In the tradition of the greatest cyberpunk novels, Blood Music explores the imminent destruction of mankind and the fear of mass destruction by technological advancements. This Hugo and Nebula Award finalist follows present-day events in which the fears concerning the nuclear annihilation of the world subsided after the Cold War and the fear of chemical warfare spilled over into the empty void it left behind.
Dinosaur Summer, Greg Bear: Fifty years after Professor Challenger's discovery of the Lost World, America's last dinosaur circus has gone bankrupt, leaving a dozen avisaurs, centrosaurs, ankylosaurs, and one large raptor abandoned. Now a daring expedition plans to do the impossible: return the Jurassic giants to the wild.
Legacy, Greg Bear: In this prequel to EON, Greg Bear continues to explore the possibilities presented by the asteroid Thistledown, a remnant of a lost human civilization. The Way is a tunnel through space and time that leads to other worlds, some more like planet Earth than Earth itself. It is perhaps the most formidable discovery in Thistledown and with it come disputes as to the nature of the Way and how it should be used. The Way can be reached only through Axis City, the only space station of Thistledown.
Hardfought, Greg Bear: In this Nebula Award-winning short story by master SF writer Greg Bear, humans are engaged in a long war against an advanced alien race, the Senexi, but the possibility for peace may exist thanks to a young girl who learns the enemy's larger role and humanity's opportunity to evolve.
Queen of Angels, Greg Bear: In a world of wonders, wealth, and "perfect" mental health, a famous poet commits gruesome murder . . .why? That crime, that question, leads a policewoman to a jungle of torture and forgotten gods; a writer to the bohemian shadows of a vast city; and a scientist directly into the mind-the nightmare soul-of the psychopath himself ...
Strength of stones, Greg Bear: Only one woman can communicate with the living city that has evicted humanity and only she holds the key restore life to their crumpling walls.
Sleepside: the collected fantasies, Greg Bear: Collecting six stories in old paradigms, Sleepside features Greg Bear's outstanding fantasy writing: Webster, The White Horse Child, Sleepside Story, Dead Run, Through Road No Whither, and Petra. This edition also includes the special introduction by the author: On Losing the Taint of Being a Cannibal.
Women in deep time, Greg Bear: "Three stories with a common theme: the female psyche, multiplied and divided" says Greg Bear in his introduction to this Women in Deep Time. "There's probably something Jungian in common with all three.
Anvil of stars, Greg Bear: Follows the mission of a select group of human survivors as they search in the Ship of Law for the aliens who destroyed their planet.
The venging, Greg Bear: This is the first published collection of short stories by one of the foremost voices in science fiction today. This significant volume contains many characters and situations that later evolved into their own novels. & quot;Mandala & quot; features technologically perfect cities that eject their sinful human occupants, a premise that can be found at the root of Bear's later novel, STRENGTH OF STONES.
Eon, Greg Bear: Perhaps it wasn't from our time, perhaps it wasn't even from our universe, but the arrival of the 300-kilometer long stone was the answer to humanity's desperate plea to end the threat of nuclear war. Inside the deep recesses of the stone lies Thistledown: the remnants of a human society, versed in English, Russian and Chinese.
Mariposa, Greg Bear: The world just keeps getting tougher and more complicated. America teeters on the edge of bankruptcy because of crushing foreign debt and an apparent savior, The Talos Corporation, delivers training for soldiers and security forces around the world, logistical support and badly-needed troops economically, but with a hidden cost that's both sinister and disturbing.
Lieutenant Fury, G S Beard: "1793 war with France has only just been declared but John Fury has seen enough action for a man twice his tender age - a newly promoted naval lieutenant at only eighteen, he is already a battle-hardened veteran. It appears that his first duty will be aboard the 74-gun Fortitude blockading Toulon, but then, in a remarkable development, the city and the enemy fleet are surrendered to Lord Hood by French monarchists."--Back cover.
The Petersburg campaign. Volume 2: the Western Front battles, September 1864-April 1865, Edwin C Bearss: The wide-ranging and largely misunderstood series of operations around Petersburg, Virginia, were the longest and most extensive of the entire Civil War. The fighting that began in early June 1864 when advance elements from the Union Army of the Potomac crossed the James River and botched a series of attacks against a thinly defended city would not end for nine long months. This important-many would say decisive-fighting is presented by legendary Civil War author Edwin C.
The city of fear, Andrew Beasley: Victorian London is ruled by fear. The bloodthirsty Legion have captured the Queen and walled off the city, ushering in a reign of terror. Only Ben Kingdom and his motley band of rebels can stop them ...
The claws of evil, Andrew Beasley: A mysterious coin flings cocky street urchin, Ben Kingdom, into the midst an ancient battle. The fate of the world rests with Ben, but which side will he choose? An army of angels ...
The feast of ravens, Andrew Beasley: The year is 1892. London is in the grip of evil. One boy, Ben Kingdom, has the power to end the darkness ...
The royal babysitters, Clémentine Beauvais: Anna and Holly have spotted an advert in the paper for a Holy Moly Holiday--the intergalactic vacation of a lifetime. They simply CAN'T not go. But how will they get enough money? Simple: they'll become royal babysitters for a day. Unfortunately, the girls are in for a shock. Once King Steve and Queen Sheila have left, they discover there isn't just one prince to look after. There are six. And worse, the country's arch enemy, King Alaspooryorick of Daneland, has decided to stage an invasion.
Pastworld: a mystery of the near future: a novel, Ian Beck: In 2050, while visiting Pastworld, a Victorian London theme park, teenaged Caleb meets seventeen-year-old Eve, a Pastworld inhabitant who has no knowledge of the modern world, and both become pawns in a murderer's diabolical plan that reveals disturbing truths about the teenagers' origins.
The messiah secret, James Becker
The Moses stone, James Becker
The first apostle, Jim Becker
Dark Eden, Chris Beckett: You live in Eden. You are a member of the Family, one of 532 descendants of Angela and Tommy. You shelter beneath the light and warmth of the Forest's lantern trees, hunting woollybuck and harvesting tree candy. Beyond the forest lie the treeless mountains of the Snowy Dark and a cold so bitter and a night so profound that no man has ever crossed it. The Oldest among you recount legends of a world where light came from the sky, where men and women made boats that could cross between worlds.
Home on Huckleberry Hill, Jennifer Beckstrand: "Huckleberry Hill, Wisconsin's irrepressible eighty-something matchmakers Anna and Felty Helmuth are at it again. And this time they're willing to rough it to get the job done... Mary Anne Neuenschwander knows she should be content with what Gotte has given her. She has a comfortable house, a fruitful farm, and a good, steady husband. But after nearly six years of marriage, she still longs for a baby. Yet her husband, Jethro, seems to care more about fishing than about his wife.
A courtship on Huckleberry Hill, Jennifer Beckstrand: There's nothing Huckleberry Hill, Wisconsin's irrepressible eighty-somethings Anna and Felty Helmuth like better than a challenge. And the chance to matchmake their feisty granddaughter is their most delightful task yet... Elsie Helmuth's plain-spoken ways got her in trouble once before, so she needs to make a good impression at her new teaching job in Huckleberry Hill. But she's not about to let disabled student Wally Sensenig work below his potential.
Return to Huckleberry Hill, Jennifer Beckstrand: Reuben Helmuth is plenty bitter. John King, his best friend--or so he thought--is engaged to the girl Reuben loved. Humiliated, Reuben flees from Ohio to his grandparents' home on Huckleberry Hill, where he knows he'll find comfort. He's enjoying wallowing in his misery--until John's sister, Fern, shows up. She won't stop pestering Reuben about forgiveness--or trying to help him find love again. Yet Fern's efforts only reawaken Reuben's long-buried feelings--for her....
Caring for parents and other loved ones: a guide for the 21st century, Michael Bernard Beckwith: "Caring for our Parents and Other Loved Ones" is a 21st century guide covering the countless details in caring for an elderly, ill, or dying loved one. It addresses many vital issues, such as shifts in physical prowess, senior driving skills, discerning mental skills, along with holistic approaches. And with the utmost respect and love, the author includes his own intimate journey in caring for his mother.
Jigsaw: an unsentimaental education: a biographical novel, Sybille Bedford: This intensely remembered, partly autobiographical novel, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1989, describes the childhood of Billi, a girl growing up in Europe between the wars. When her father dies, she swaps life in a run-down German château for an exhilarating existence with her beautiful, talented and unreliable mother on the French Riviera.
Green Princess cookbook, Barbara Beery
Pink Ponies cookbook, Barbara Beery
Pink princess cupcakes, Barbara Beery: Creative decorations for the perfect dessert include magic wands made from white chocolate, crown-shaped cookies, rock candy jewels, and much more that make cupcakes perfect for birthday parties, sleepovers, or fun any day of the week! Easy instructions and a full-color photo for each recipe.
Pink princess tea parties, Barbara Beery: Filled with easy-to-follow instructions and full-colour photography, "Pink Princess Tea Parties" is ideal for tea parties, birthday parties, or any playtime.
Spa princess cookbook, Barbara Beery: Recipes kids can make for delicious treats and pampering.
Fairies cookbook, Barbara Beery: Uses colorful photos and step-by-step instructions to show how to cook fairy-themed treats, including fancy fairy cakes, unicorn calzones, and pixie pancakes.
Ardennes 1944: the Battle of the Bulge, Antony Beevor: D-Day On December 16, 1944, Hitler launched his last gamble' in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes in Belgium, believing he could split the Allies by driving all the way to Antwerp and forcing the Canadians and the British out of the war. Although his generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east.
D-day: the Battle for Normandy, Antony Beevor: From critically acclaimed world historian Antony Beevor, this is the first major account in more than twenty years to cover the whole invasion from June 6, 1944, right up to the liberation of Paris on August 25. It is the first book to describe not only the experiences of the American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers, but also the terrible suffering of the French caught up in the fighting.
Cooking together: real food for the whole family, Sara Begner: Sara Begner's requirements are simple: free your mind in the kitchen and bring your appetite. This family cookbook requires no new cooking skills, no magic tricks, and no weird ingredients. Whether you're watching ingredients melt together with Begner's mouthwatering pizza, taking in the aroma of chocolate muffins, or sitting back to watch chicken roast in the oven, these recipes are sure to inspire everyday dinners and generous feasts.
It's just a date!: how to-- get 'em, read 'em and rock 'em, Greg Behrendt
It's called a break-up because it's broken: the smart girl's breakup buddy, Greg Behrendt
Frozen Charlotte [electronic resource], Alex Bell: Dunvegan School for Girls has been closed for many years. Converted into a family home, the teachers and students are long gone. But they left something behind… Sophie arrives at the old schoolhouse to spend the summer with her cousins. Brooding Cameron with his scarred hand, strange Lillias with a fear of bones and Piper, who seems just a bit too good to be true. And then there's her other cousin. The girl with a room full of antique dolls. The girl that shouldn't be there.
The chessmen of doom, John Bellairs: Professor Childermass' brother Peregrine has left behind a huge inheritance--a mansion, ten million dollars and a cryptic riddle that might save the world from a madman. The only catch is that the professor must stay on the estate up in Maine for the entire summer. Johnny Dixon and his friend Fergie decide to come along to keep the professor company but little do they know the dangerous magic that awaits them there.
The spell of the sorcerer's skull, John Bellairs: Johnny Dixon and Professor Childermass are visiting a New Hampshire inn and inside that inn is a clock. It's called the Childermass Clock. Inside the clock there's a tiny dollhouse room, an exact replica of the professor's childhood home. And, on one of the shelves in that tiny room is a tiny skull. And, inside that skull is something evil.
The mummy, the will, and the crypt, John Bellairs: In this, the second book in the Johnny Dixon mystery series, Johnny must find the lost will of Mr. H. Bagwell Glomus, a man of great fortune and sinister witchcraft. Mr. Glomus's widow is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who finds its hiding place, enough money to help Johnny's grandmother get the operation she needs. So, Johnny will stop at nothing to find the will. With his neighbor, Professor Childermass, and his new friend Fergie, Johnny won't rest until he solves the puzzle.
The drum, the doll, and the zombie, John Bellairs: When Dr. Charles Coote--a noted folklorist and old friend of Professor Childermass--returns from a conference in New Orleans, he brings home a small, sinister drum. It's made entirely of black wood with red leather straps and small, white bones. Nobody takes Dr. Coote's worries about the drum very seriously, until Fergie taps it a few times and releases an unspeakable evil.
The secret of the underground room, John Bellairs: Their friend Father Higgins is in trouble and it's up to Johnny and Professor Childermass to save him from the forces of evil. In this, the eighth Johnny Dixon mystery, Johnny and the professor hear word of Father Higgins being haunted and when he disappears, clues lead them to England. There, they find the priest has been possessed by Dr. Masterman, the ghost of a deranged knight bent on ruling the world.
The trolley to yesterday, John Bellairs: Johnny and Fergie are worried. Professor Childermass has been acting weird. Very weird. In this sixth Johnny Dixon mystery, the two boys sneak over to the professor's house to investigate, and what they find in the process is more amazing than usual--a talking statue, the ghosts of long-dead Crusaders and a rickety old trolley that turns out to be a time machine. Soon, our three heroes have traveled back to Constantinople in 1453.
The eyes of the killer robot, John Bellairs: Decades ago, Evaristus Sloane invented a baseball-playing robot. It could pitch a fastball at a hundred and ten miles per hour, but it also had big, vacant, blue glass eyes that gave Johnny Dixon's grampa the willies. Now, fifty years later, in the fifth book of the Johnny Dixon mystery series, Johnny's friend Professor Childermass puts the robot back together. It's only after he puts its chilling eyes back in their sockets that the professor realizes his mistake.
The curse of the blue figurine, John Bellairs: Living with his grandparents gives Johnny Dixon a lot of time to find trouble. Or adventure. Or, is it both? In this, the first Johnny Dixon mystery, our young hero hears the spine-tingling story of Father Baart, a madman who haunts the town's church. At first, Johnny doesn't believe in ghosts, but when he takes a scroll and a small Egyptian figurine from the church basement, all that changes. Soon, a mysterious stranger gives him a ring, and Johnny plunges headlong into a terrifying adventure.
The revenge of the wizard's ghost, John Bellairs: Picking up right where THE SPELL OF THE SORCERER & rsquo;S SKULL left off, this fourth book in the Johnny Dixon series finds Johnny acting very strangely. He has terrible dreams, he wakes up having sleepwalked and he & rsquo;s acting mean to his friends Fergie and Professor Childermass. The spirit of the evil Zebulon Windrow has taken over Johnny & rsquo;s body and, soon, he & rsquo;s lying in a coma close to dying.
Power souping: 3-day detox, 3-week weight-loss plan, Rachel Beller: Step aside, juicing--souping is the newest way to build a better body and power your health, all while enjoying big bowls of soup filled with real, satisfying ingredients. Unlike high-sugar, low-fiber juice cleanses, souping is just the opposite--low sugar, high fiber, and filling! Known as America's get-real nutritionist Rachel Beller has created a transformative, science-based plan to help you detox and drop pounds without deprivation.
Spider-men, Brian Michael Bendis: Collects Spider-Men #1-5. Universes collide for the first time in one ultimate, amazing Spider-Man story! At last, the wall-crawlers of two worlds are united! Courtesy of the multiversal machinations of Mysterio, the Marvel Universe's friendly neighbourhood Peter Parker meets Ultimate Comics' new kid on the block, Miles Morales, in a landmark tale.
Small ships: working vessels & workboat heritage yacht designs: a book of study plans for tugs, freighters, ferries, excursion boats, trawler yachts, houseboats & fishing vessels, Jay R Benford: Containing scores of study plans for tugs, freighters, ferries, excursion boats, trawler yachts, houseboats, and fishing vessels, this latest volume of ideas is thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded, with a tremendous variety of styles and types of small ships. Each design is a salty and practical cruising vessel and is introduced with a brief description of its creation and history and accompanied by layout drawings and/or photos.
Mistress of the Ritz, Melanie Benjamin: A captivating novel based on the story of the extraordinary real-life American woman who secretly worked for the French Resistance during World War II, while playing hostess to the invading Germans at the iconic Hotel Ritz in Paris. Nothing bad can happen at the Ritz; inside its gilded walls every woman looks beautiful, every man appears witty. Favoured guests like Ernest Hemingway, F.
A mother's spirit, Anne Bennett
Mother's only child, Anne Bennett
A daughter's secret, Anne Bennett
Keep the home fires burning, Anne Bennett
Daughter of mine, Anne Bennett: Family saga set in Birmingham during World War Two. Lizzie has sent her children to safety in Donegal, her husban is away at the front fighting for his country, she is trying to cope with rationing, blackouts, bombs etc. Then one night she walks into a scene of violent horror.
To have and to hold, Anne Bennett: When Jenny O'Leary's dearest and closest younger brother Anthony is killed in action in 1940, grief threatens to engulf her. Then, working as an ARP warden tending to Birmingham's injured in the worst of the raids, she saves a girl whose loss is far greater than her own. Linda Prosser is just twelve and, running back into her house for her brother's teddy, she is crushed beneath the debris.
A family's duty, Maggie Bennett
The carpenter's children, Maggie Bennett
The people's queen, Vanora Bennett: Set in late fourteenth century England, Vanora Bennett's rich, dramatic new novel presents an England uncannily like our own.
Angelmonster, Veronica Bennett
Cassandra's sister, Veronica Bennett: A fictionalized biography of Jane Austen focusing on her early life growing up with her sister Cassandra in a large country parsonage family in southern England, and the experiences and people which may have inspired the plots and characters of her famous novels.
The devil's promise, Veronica Bennett: After the death of her father, Catriona goes to stay with long-lost relations in Drumwithie Castle. Handsome and witty 21-year-old Jamie calls Catriona Cat, for the faerie cat associated with the Other World who roams the Scottish hills.
Miss Mapp, E F Benson
Queen Lucia, E F Benson: Lucia and her husband insert little Italian phrases into all of their conversations in the small village of Riseholme, but they live in perpetual dread of meeting a genuine Italian who might expose their pretensions.
Designing and making hats and headpieces, Judy Bentinck: Designing and Making Hats and Headpieces is an inspiring instructional guide to the art of millinery. It explains how to go about designing a hat, what equipment and materials you will need, and the techniques required to get started. It divides the projects into three types of hat - blocked, headpieces and fascinators, and cut and sewn - and thereby describes how to make fourteen different designs.
Trent's last case, E C Bentley
Damsel Disaster!, Peter Bently: Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud – a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged around Castle Bombast by his new master. In Book 3 of the Knightmare series, a wealthy princess is visiting the kingdom in search of a husband, and Sir Percy has a plot up his sleeve to see off the other potential suitors.
Feast fight!, Peter Bently: Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percival the Proud #x96; a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged around Castle Bombast by his new master. In Book 2 of the Knightmare series, there's going to be a banquet at Castle Bombast. And not just any old banquet #x96; the king and queen will be attending, and they expect the very best.
Life stinks!, Peter Bently: Cedric Thatchbottom can't wait to train as a squire, serving Sir Percy the Proud? a knight famed throughout the land for his glorious deeds. But this famous knight isn't all he appears to be, and Cedric soon finds himself being run ragged around Castle Bombast by his new master. In the first book in the Knightmare series, Roland the Rotten has challenged Percy the Proud to a duel. But the famous knight refuses to take part because he's lost his lucky underpants.
Shan Pao: the end of the Hong Kong colony saga, Bill Berg: The Hong Kong Saga ends with "Shan Pao" ... a story of Lanxi Hahn's extended family's exodus from Hong Kong, that was aided in a strange way by events as far away as Chad, Nigeria and Uzbekistan.
Androids: build your own lifelike robots, Bryan P Bergeron
Trial and error, Anthony Berkeley
Coin collecting for dummies, Neil S Berman: Covers the essentials of coin collecting at an affordable price. Spend wisely – and then keep your collection in mint condition. Can't make heads or tails of numismatics? Welcome to a treasure-trove of information on numismatics – or.
The knitting all around stitch dictionary: 150 new stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth & in the round, Wendy Bernard: Picking up where the first volume left off, each chapter includes a customizable pattern so that knitters can easily swap out stitch patterns to make their own unique knitted items.
Without ritalin: a natural approach to ADD, Samuel A Berne
The compleat day trader: trading systems, strategies, timing indicators, and analytical methods, Jacob Bernstein
Knickers in a twist: a dictionary of British slang, Jonathan Bernstein
The Drummer's Bible: How to Play Every Drum Style from Afro-Cuban to Zydeco, Mick Berry: Updated to include 50 additional grooves, this encyclopedic book and two-CD set contains more than 450 musical examples in standard notation, showing grooves and practical variations. Overviews of the history and development of almost all popular music styles are covered alongside innumerable helpful performance tips. The two accompanying CDs feature performances of nearly 200 of the grooves, including every primary style example, all performed both with and without a click track.
Pattern of wounds, J Mark Bertrand: "It's Christmas in Houston, and homicide detective Roland March is on the hunt for a killer. A young woman's brutal stabbing in an affluent neighborhood bears all the hallmarks of a serial murder. The only problem is that March sent the murderer to prison ten years ago. Is it a copycat – or did March convict the wrong man? Alienated from his colleagues, and with a growing rift in his marriage, March receives messages from the killer.
Acts of contrition, Kirsten Beyer: As Admiral Kathryn Janeway prepares to open diplomatic relations with the Confederacy, Voyager's captain, who cannot forget the horrors upon which the Confederacy was founded, fears that his choices could derail the alliance.
Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age, Kurt W Beyer: A Hollywood biopic about the life of computer pioneer Grace Murray Hopper (1906–1992) would go like this: a young professor abandons the ivy-covered walls of academia to serve her country in the Navy after Pearl Harbor and finds herself on the front lines of the computer revolution.
Down & dusty: the complete collection, Rhyll Biest: Welcome to the heart - and heat - of Australia. They say that no one has secrets in a small town - these women prove them wrong. Eight stories from some of Australia's hottest writers in Australia's hottest genre. From the bar stools of the local pub to the wide open plains of the biggest stations in the world, these tales travel the dusty roads to the heart of Australia and the women who understand how to work hard - and play even harder.
Kickboxing: from beginner to black belt, Justyn Billingham: Kickboxing is practised all over the world and is one of the fastest growing sports today. Moreover, it is a martial art that can be enjoyed by almost everyone who is physically fit, regardless of age, size or ability. This detailed book will be of value to all those interested in kickboxing; whether they simply want to train for fun or have higher goals.
The Bee Gees: tales of the Brothers Gibb, Melinda Bilyeu
The Daisy Club, Charlotte Bingham: Daisy, Jean, Freddie and their friends Aurelia and Laura are devoted to their quaint village Twistleton, so that when war breaks out it becomes the embodiment of everything for which they are fighting. With death haunting every moment, love is their one all-too-fleeting consolation–and also their final triumph.
The white marriage, Charlotte Bingham: Sunny falls in love with Hart after becoming engaged to Gray.
The land of summer, Charlotte Bingham: Emmaline has always understood from her mother that, as the eldest of four daughters, she must marry. But it seems that no proposals are going to come her way. Until, at a crowded ball, Julius makes his way to her side and waltzes her off. The next morning he makes it plain that he wants to marry her, and will marry her no matter what. So Emmaline finds herself travelling to England from America to join her husband-to-be, her hopes as high as they have ever been ...
The blue box: three lives in letters, Sallie Bingham: "This family history centered around three women from three generations spans the Civil War through the Jazz Age. Fans of Sallie Bingham's work will especially appreciate her parents Mary and Barry's romance that unfolds in letters and finally results in marriage. Bingham beautifully demonstrates an inheritance of emotion, morality, ideology, and most lasting of all, irreverence. Sallie Bingham has published four short story collections, four novels, a memoir, and several plays.
Picture perfect knits: step-by-step intarsia with more than 75 inspiring patterns, Laura Birek: Just what the heck is intarsia anyway' One of the most overlooked knitting techniques, intarsia allows knitters to add graphics-think argyle diamonds or mod motifsto their knits. There's no tricky double stranding and knitters can incorporate intarsia into almost any project-be it a cozy blanket or tiny mittens. This handy guide includes instructions to make 12 projects plus more than 50 intarsia graphs that can be used to customize almost any knit.
Reality TV: realism and revelation, Anita Biressi: This book analyses new and hybrid genres of television including observational documentaries, talk shows, game shows, docu-soaps, dramatic reconstructions, law and order programming and 24/7 formats such as Big Brother and Survivor.
Stop doing that sh*t: end sel-sabotage and demand your life back, Gary John Bishop: From the author of the New York Times Unfu*k Yourself, Stop Doing That Sh*t will show us how to break the patterns in order to live the lives we yearn to have.
Handbook to Roman legionary fortresses, M C Bishop
The Water Gardening Idea Book: How to Build, Plant, and Maintain Ponds, Fountains, and Basins, Peter Bisset: Learn how to transform an ordinary backyard garden into a true showpiece. Originally published in 1924, Peter Bisset shares with readers timeless advice and tips for creating a variety of water gardens. After experiencing one, it's easy to see why these gardens hold such appeal; these splashing fountains and ponds make hot days seem cooler, and they also attract birds and butterflies to your backyard.
Even the dead: a Quirke novel, Benjamin Black: Two victims - one dead, one missing. Even the Dead is a visceral, gritty and cinematic thriller from Benjamin Black. Every web has a spider sitting at the centre of it. Pathologist Quirke is back working in the city morgue, watching over Dublin's dead. When a body is found in a burnt-out car, Quirke is called in to verify the apparent suicide of an up-and-coming civil servant. But Quirke can't shake a suspicion of foul play. The only witness has vanished, every trace of her wiped away.
The lemur, Benjamin Black: John Glass's life in New York should be plenty comfortable having given up his career as a journalist to write an authorized biography of his father-in-law, communications magnate and former CIA agent Big Bill Mulholland. When a shifty young researcher whom he calls 'The Lemur," turns up some unflattering information about the family, Glass's whole easy existence is threatened.
War: a short history, Jeremy Black: In this concise history of war, Jeremy Black ranges widely, giving due attention to non-western as well as western traditions. The history of war is inextricably bound to the history of the world. Through a detailed exploration of 'world-scale' issues of warfare, presented within a chronological framework that spans human history, Jeremy Black skilfully illustrates this fact whilst providing the reader with other astute insights and compelling interpretations of war.
Blunt impact, Lisa Black: Forensic scientist Theresa MacLean is puzzled by the questionable death of a female construction worker at a Cleveland building site. A witness to the death – a young girl nicknamed Ghost – may be able to help. Ghost says the woman was pushed by someone she can only identify as the Shadow Man. Soon Theresa finds herself in a race against time to protect Ghost from an unknown killer before he is able to find the little girl and silence her for good.
The price of innocence, Lisa Black: Theresa MacLean, barely escaping an explosion meant to kill her, investigates the dark secrets in a murdered cop's past, a situation complicated by her relationships with a local business tycoon and the mysterious David Madison.
Blackout, Peter Jay Black: "The world's most destructive computer virus has been unleashed, and it's up to the Urban Outlaws–five tough kids dedicated to bringing justice to their city–to destroy it"– Provided by publisher.
Urban outlaws, Peter Jay Black: In a bunker hidden deep beneath London live five extraordinary kids: meet world-famous hacker Jack, gadget geek Charlie, free runner Slink, comms chief Obi and decoy diva Wren. They're not just friends; they're URBAN OUTLAWS. They outsmart London's crime gangs and hand out their dirty money through Random Acts of Kindness (R.A.K.s). Their latest mission–hacking the bank account of criminal mastermind Del Sarto–has landed them in serious trouble.
Loss, Tony Black
Dance of fire, Yelena Black: All dancers dream of the chance to try out for the Royal Court Ballet Company. Only two dancers from the elite New York Ballet Academy will have this honour. Vanessa is one of them. She dances with grace and elegance, and a fury that is unmatched. Justin strong, sexy and caring will be her partner. But the thrill of travelling to London for this once-in-a-lifetime competition is shrouded by their past and the demands of an ancient organisation.
Beneath the surface, Lynn Huggins Blackburn: "After a harrowing experience with an obsessed patient, oncology nurse practitioner Leigh Weston needed a change. She thought she'd left her troubles behind when she moved home to Carrington, North Carolina, and took a job in the emergency department of the local hospital. But when someone tampers with her brakes, she fears the past has chased her into the present. She reaches out to her high school friend turned homicide investigator, Ryan Parker, for help.
In too deep, Lynn Huggins Blackburn: "When the Carrington dive team discovers an encrypted laptop with connection to an open murder case, detective Adam Campbell turns to the only person he can trust–but what they find may require a choice between loyalty and the truth"– Provided by publisher.
The If I run series, Terri Blackstock: If I run: Casey Cox has blood on the bottom of her shoes, in her car, on her clothes. But there's no point in trying to defend herself. She just has to run. Casey didn't kill her friend Brent. She discovered his body, but she'd never try to hurt him. He's the only person she's ever trusted enough to tell the truth about what happened to her father and there's no doubt in her mind that Brent was killed trying to help her prove it. She has to run before they get to her too.
The private wound, Nicholas Blake
The deadly joker, Nicholas Blake
The new Bohemians: cool & collected homes, Justina Blakeney: A Los Angeles-based designer explores neo-urban hippie style and visits 20 different homes across the United States decorated in this mode, interviewing the owners and discussing their aesthetic inspirations and offering ideas to those who want to decorate their own spaces. –Publisher's description.
Mutiny on board HMS bounty, William Bligh: On 28th April 1789 a small and unremarkable merchant vessel became one of the most famous ships in maritime history. HMS Bounty was under the command of 34-year-old Lieutenant William Bligh, an inexperienced commander who lacked the respect of a crew attracted to the promise of an easy life in a Tahitian paradise. Fletcher Christian led half the crew in mutiny against Bligh and after overpowering all resistance, they cast their deposed captain adrift along with those still loyal to him.
Frederick Douglass: prophet of freedom, David W Blight: "An acclaimed historian's definitive biography of the most important African-American figure of the 19th century, Frederick Douglass, who was to his century what Martin Luther King, Jr. was to the 20th century"– Provided by publisher.
Awesome snake science: 40 activities for learning about snakes, Cindy Blobaum: From cobras and copperheads to pythons and boas, all types of snakes are covered in this book of 40 science experiments, art projects, and games that help budding herpetologists gain a greater appreciation for these slithering reptiles.
Manhattan noir 2: the classics, Lawrence Block: Following the commercial success of the original Manhattan Noir, mystery titan Lawrence Block digs even deeper into New York's noir legacy.
Quest for the cure: reflections on the evolution of breast cancer treatment, George R Blumenschein: This original fourteen chapter book is a brief, slightly autobiographic tale of medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and breast cancer patients in a well-established cancer center in Texas, who pursued the goal of cure for breast cancer. The evolution of improved outcomes in the treatment of microscopic metastatic breast cancer is also the story of the development of adjuvant chemotherapy for post-operative breast disease.
Gluten-Free All-In-One For Dummies, Ian Blumer: Everything you need to know about living a gluten-free lifestyle As the prevalence of gluten-free dieting continues to grow-both from necessity and choice-more and more people are searching for a healthy way to cut gluten out of their lives. Gluten-Free All-In-One For Dummies culls a wealth of indispensable information from six popular For Dummies books, providing you with an all-encompassing, one-stop resource for living and eating gluten-free.
The germ survival guide, Kenneth Bock
Buried in Cornwall, Janie Bolitho
Plotted in Cornwall, Janie Bolitho: The fifth book in a series featuring painter/photographer Rose Trevelyan. Rose suspects a murder has been committed. In trying to help young, talented Joel, Rose uncovers family secrets. She is proved right; there is a murder, but not the one she had forseen nor one which the family could possibly have anticipated.
Framed in Cornwall, Janie Bolitho: Rose Trevelyan's peaceful life is rocked by the murder of an old friend. when Rose learns that it wasn't a heart attack but a case of suicide her suspicions are immediately roused.
Snapped in Cornwall, Janie Bolitho: Rose Trevelyan had only met Gabrielle Milton once, but felt they might become good friends. She was delighted, therefore, to receive an invitation to the Milton's party where the wine flowed freely and a good time was being had by all - that is, until Gabrielle's crumpled, lifeless body was found underneath a balcony.
Little black lies, S J Bolton: "In such a small community as the Falkland Islands, a missing child is unheard of. In such a dangerous landscape it can only be a terrible tragedy, surely ... When another child goes missing, and then a third, it's no longer possible to believe that their deaths were accidental, and the villagers must admit that there is a murderer among them.
Shameless: a sexual reformation, Nadia Bolz-Weber: "Nothing gives church folk anxiety quite like the subject of sex. And that's why in Shameless, Pastor Nadia sets out to reclaim the conversation for a new generation. In the spirit of Martin Luther, Bolz-Weber calls for a reformation of the way believers understand and express their sexuality.
Stick it!: 99 D.I.Y. duct tape projects, T L Bonaddio: WARNING: Sticky Stuff!.
Monsieur Pamplemousse on probation, Michael Bond
Monsieur Pamplemousse and the tangled web, Michael Bond
Monsieur Pamplemousse on the spot, Michael Bond
Monsieur Pamplemousse, Michael Bond
Monsieur Pamplemousse hits the headlines, Michael Bond: During his time as an inspector with the Paris Sûreté Monsieur Pamplemousse had been 'in at the death' on more than one occasion, but even he had to admit that the phrase took on an entirely new meaning when he was present at the spectacular ending to Cuisine de Chavignol, France's premier television cookery programme.
Monsieur Pamplemousse and the French Solution, Michael Bond: The muchloved creator of Paddington Bear returns with a puzzling new case for monsieur pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound pommes frites. When Monsieur Pamplemousse gets an urgent summons from the Director of Le Guide, he knows that there is trouble at the top.
Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Carbon Footprint, Michael Bond: In an attempt to improve the lacklustre reputation of France's most prestigious culinary guide in America, the director of Le Guide persuades Monsieur Pamplemousse to write a play for the guide's benefit, complete with a walk-on part for faithful bloodhound Pommes Frites.
Monsieur Pamplemousse takes the cure, Michael Bond: Farfetched and frothy, this fourth in the detective series featuring Aristide Pamplemousse finds the corpulent Surete officer turned gastronomic investigator for Le Guide disguised as a blind man at Chateau Morgue, a health spa near the Pyrenees. Pamplemousse despairs of satisfied appetites for a fortnight, but his bloodhound Pommes Frites discovers kilos of sausage, and then Aristide himself discovers an affectionate English manicurist.
Yoga for everyone: 50 poses for every type of body, Dianne Bondy: For years, yoga books have asked readers to bend over backward (literally!) to conform to their physical demands. It's time for the opposite–for readers to demand that yoga conform to their individual needs. It's time for a yoga book to reflect the broader population that would benefit from a yoga practice geared toward them. It's time for Yoga for Everyone! This book offers yoga for every type of body: those who are big, small, elderly, pregnant, or of various physical abilities–everyone.
The Great Deception: the Secret History of the European Union, Christopher Booker
New altitude: beyond tough times to the top of the world, Wendy L Booker
The dead place: a Cooper & Fry mystery, Stephen Booth: Detectives Ben Cooper and Diane Fry hope that the anonymous phone calls promising that the "perfect" murder will be committed soon are only pranks, but when a woman goes missing and another turns up dead, they know they must solve the case before the killer strikes again.
Soulmates, Holly Bourne: Every so often, two people are born who are the perfect match for each other. Soulmates. But while the odds of this happening are about as likely as being struck by lightning, when these people do meet and fall in love, thunderstorms, lightning strikes and lashings of rain are only the beginning of their problems. After a chance meeting at a local band night, Poppy and Noah find themselves swept up in a whirlwind romance unlike anything they've ever experienced before.
The manifesto on how to be interesting, Holly Bourne: Bree is a loser, a wannabe author who hides behind words. But when she's told she needs to start living a life worth writing about, The Manifesto on How to Be Interesting is born.
Tomorrow war: serpent road: a novel, J L Bourne: "A riveting, ultra-realistic example of "dystopian fiction at its best" (Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author) from the acclaimed author of the Day By Day Armageddon novels! During an unacknowledged mission inside the Syrian border, a government operative had unwittingly triggered an incredible worldwide event that irrevocably shaped the future of the United States. In the aftermath of the crisis, families have struggled to survive in a world short on food, water, and electricity.
Powersat, Ben Bova: Two hundred thousand feet up, things go horribly wrong. An experimental low-orbit spaceplane breaks up on reentry, falling to earth over a trail hundreds of miles long. And it its wake is the beginning of the most important mission in the history of space. America needs energy, and Dan Randolph is determined to give it to them.
Economical home cooking: with mum as your guide, Carol Boyd: Generation after generation learned to cook by standing at Mum's side, assisting as she cooked hour after hour. Recipes were handed down and cooking was instinctive and creative. With our busy lifestyles I feel that this is becoming a lost art. Today, with a need to save money wherever we can and for children (and adults) to eat less processed food, there is a trend back to home cooking.
De Gaulle: the Man Who Defied Six US Presidents, Douglas Boyd: Watching a D-Day film, does anyone wonder why no French units took part in the invasion of their own German-occupied country? General Charles De Gaulle commaned 400,000 Free French soldiers, but US President Roosevelt insisted they not be told the date of the invasion because he intended to occupy France and open the country up to American Big Business, while keeping in office traitors who had run the country for Hitler.
The bless me, Father series, Neil Boyd: Based on the author's real-life experiences after completing seminary and later adapted into a beloved British sitcom, these five novels are a humorous and sweet-natured look at Catholicism in the 1950s. Readers of all creeds will enjoy Father Neil's adventures at St. Jude's parish, a corner of London with a raucous congregation full of Irish immigrants. Bless Me, Father: Young Neil Boyd has just finished divinity school. A newly ordained priest, his first post is at St.
An ice-cream war, William Boyd
A good man in Africa, William Boyd
Solo, William Boyd: It is 1969 and James Bond is about to go solo, recklessly motivated by revenge. A seasoned veteran of the service, 007 is sent to single-handedly stop a civil war in the small West African nation of Zanzarim. Aided by a beautiful accomplice and hindered by the local militia, he undergoes a scarring experience which compels him to ignore M's orders in pursuit of his own brand of justice. Bond's renegade action leads him to Washington, D.C.
The blue afternoon, William Boyd: In 1936, an elderly doctor travels to Lisbon to find the love of his life. He is Dr. Salvador Carriscant of Los Angeles, who as a young man worked in the Philippines when it was a U.S. colony. Tired of his wife, he developed a liaison with the wife of an American officer, quelling a rebellion, and the two planned to flee abroad to start life anew. While she succeeded, he failed and for 30 years they have not seen each other.
Everything guide to intermittent fasting: features 5:2, 16, Lindsay Boyers: "Intermittent fasting involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating, all within a set time schedule. Not only does intermittent fasting help you lose those stubborn pounds, it can increase your energy, help produce good gut bacteria, reduce inflammation, eliminate sugar cravings, and boost mental focus. With The Everything Guide to Intermittent Fasting, you'll learn all you need to know to start safely incorporating intermittent fasting into your everyday life.
Cover Story, Gerry Boyle: It's been seven years since Jack McMorrow left New York for small-town Maine. His years of stringing stories and murders together in the backwoods has been an adventure, sure, but they have also put a big dent in his bank account. In this, the sixth installment of the popular Jack McMorrow series, McMorrow is hired back at The New York Times to cover his old Metro beat. Unsure at first, Jack soon regains his journalistic footing and settles into the incessant hustle and flow of the city.
How's Your Father, Rose Boyt: INTRODUCING THE FEMALE IRVINE WELSH. What goes on behind closed doors? Hows Your Father tells it like it is from the inside: four generations of one Hackney family on a roller-coaster ride of drugs, violence, sickness, infidelity and the redeeming joys of motherhood. Rose Boyt's novel is a devastating, moving and tragically funny story delivered with the most striking and original voice to come out of fiction this year.
From the dust returned, Ray Bradbury
Surprising myself: a novel, Christopher Bram: Seventeen-year-old Joel can't be gay if he's straight. After four years of living with relatives in Switzerland, seventeen-year-old Joel Scherzenlieb finds himself in the United States for the summer, working at a Boy Scout camp. There, he meets nineteen-year-old Corey Cobbett, a fellow counselor who's the only person Joel wants to be friends with.
Hold Tight: a Novel, Christopher Bram: A World War II sailor works in a New York City brothel-for his countryAfter being arrested in a gay brothel in New York during a raid, Seaman Second Class Hank Fayette doesn't understand why his homosexual activities are grounds for imprisonment. The brothel is rumored to be a hangout for Nazi spies and the Navy forces Hank to go undercover as a prostitute. They hope to use clandestine sexuality to retrieve clandestine intelligence.
In Memory of Angel Clare: a Novel, Christopher Bram: A group of worldly New Yorkers inherit a friend's last lover A year after the AIDS-related death of filmmaker Clarence Laird, known to friends as Angel Clare, his young boyfriend, Michael, is still in deep mourning. Clarence's older, sophisticated friends-male and female, gay and straight-find themselves the custodians of Michael, a callow kid they never liked much to begin with.
Death of Jezebel, Christianna Brand: At a medieval pageant, Inspector Cockrill investigates a dramatic deathEver since she drove her best friend's fiancé to kill himself, Isabel Drew has been nicknamed Jezebel. She is domineering, arrogant, vain-and beautiful enough to get away with it. She is starring as a princess in a medieval pageant when her past catches up to her. On tiny slips of paper, threats appear, promising death to Isabel and those around her.
The crooked wreath, Christianna Brand: A family patriarch is murdered on the eve of signing a new willSir Richard & rsquo;s family has spent years waiting for him to die, but despite his weak heart, the old man simply refuses to cooperate. In the meantime, he makes their lives miserable by changing his will every few months, depending on which of his strange brood he favors that moment. Now he calls them together to announce his most diabolical revision yet: complete disinheritance of all the wastrels who bear his name.
The three-cornered halo, Christianna Brand: An island republic goes to insane lengths to canonize its most famous residentJuanita di Perli was a young woman when she decided to live the rest of her life on a table-top. She called it God & rsquo;s will, but for the order of nuns that sprang up around her, Juanita & rsquo;s devotion was a curse. For decades they did the bidding of the holy grouch, and the entire island of San Juan el Pirata sighed with relief when she died.
What dread hand: a collection of short stories, Christianna Brand: Fifteen perfectly constructed tales of death both well-planned and chaoticMr. de Silva begins the day sipping his coffee, reading the Times, and trying to decide how to murder his wife. After two years of marriage, he & rsquo;s simply fed up, and has decided to move on to someone younger, slimmer, and prettier. The trouble is, he wants to keep his wife & rsquo;s money. Killing her is the neatest solution.
Fog of doubt, Christianna Brand: Inspector Cockrill is called in to solve the murder of a most unpopular BelgianFew were disappointed when Raoul Vernet was found with his head bashed in, dead in a pool of his own blood. On vacation in England, the Belgian seducer comes to visit Matilda, an old flame from a few years before. She agrees despite suspicions that Vernet has been deploying his legendary charm on another member of the family: young Rosie, who has returned from her Swiss boarding school carrying a child.
Death in high heels, Christianna Brand: When Scotland Yard's young Mr. Charlesworth calls at Christophe et Cie about a murder, he finds five charming young women–all pretty, all suspects, all ready to obstruct his investigations. He would be hard pressed to say which causes more problems–when there is a second murder, or when he falls in love with the main suspect.
Brand X: a Collection of Stories, Christianna Brand: Eighteen short stories-chilling, lovely, and sad-from a modern master of the formFor days she has been terrified that the phone will ring. Whenever she picks it up, the voice is there-breathing, cursing at her, terrifying her with words alone. Tonight, though, it isn't the phone that rings, but the doorbell. A man has come to inquire about buying her dresser, but as soon as he opens his mouth, she knows he is the man who has been tormenting her-and they are all alone in the house.
Heads You Lose, Christianna Brand: In the countryside, Inspector Cockrill investigates a wartime beheadingAs war rages in Europe, the citizens of London flee to the country. At Pigeonsford, a group of guests plays cards, drinks tea, and acts polite-but Grace Morland knows the strong emotions that lurk beneath the placid social surface. She's painfully in love with Stephen Pendock, the squire of Pigeonsford, but Pendock's smitten with young beauty Francesca Hart.
Cat and mouse, Christianna Brand: A London writer falls into a trap of romance and false identityKatinka Jones spends her days beautifying, trying out the latest ointments, corsets, and creams in order to pass the information on to the thankful readers of Girls Together. When not immersed in a mud bath, she answers advice letters, and none are so compelling as those of Amista, a Welsh girl in love with a modern-day Heathcliff. Amista's dramatic stories and beautiful descriptions of her village spark Tinka's interest.
Tour de force, Christianna Brand: Inspector Cockrill & rsquo;s dull vacation is jolted by a Mediterranean murderFrom the moment he steps on the plane, Inspector Cockrill loathes his fellow travelers. They are typical tour group bores: the dullards of England whom he had hoped to escape by going to Italy. He gives up on the trip immediately, burying his nose in a mystery novel to ensure that no one tries to become his friend.
Spark like ours, Melissa Brayden: Gia Malone wants one thing and one thing only: to be the best surfer in the world. Her biggest obstacle is the annoyingly perky Elle Britton. Not only is Elle number one in the rankings, she's also a fan favourite. But there's a lot about Elle that Gia never noticed, like her surprising sense of humour and picture-perfect mouth. Elle Britton is tired. After tournaments, fan meet-ups, and nonstop media requests, all she wants in the world is a little peace and quiet.
Hearts like hers, Melissa Brayden: All work and no play has Autumn Primm in the market for a little excitement. Her Venice Beach coffee shop, The Cat's Pajamas, is her pride and joy. While she doesn't mind the long hours, she finds herself staring dreamily out the window, imagining the life she's yet to lead. The time has come to take off the apron and see what the world has in store. Kate Carpenter needs to get away. And quick. A small-town firefighter, Kate's been crowned a local hero for reasons she can't quite get behind.
Kiss the girl, Melissa Brayden: Sleeping with the enemy has never been so complicated. Twenty-eight-year-old Brooklyn Campbell is having a bad day. A speeding ticket, a towed car, and a broken heel are all working against her laid-back vibe. To top it all off, her birth mother, whom she's never met, has requested contact. The only bright spot is an impromptu date with a beautiful and mysterious brunette. Jessica Lennox is what you would call a high-powered executive.
Love like this, Melissa Brayden: Sometimes the most imperfect match is the most perfect surprise. Hadley Cooper believes in happily-ever-afters with her whole heart. Described by her friends as a wide-eyed, eternal optimist, she looks for the bright side in most any situation.
Talking Back to Prozac: What Doctors Won't Tell You About Prozac and the Newer Antidepressants, Peter Roger Breggin: Prozac. Millions of Americans are on it. And just about everyone else is wondering if they should be on it, too. The claims of the pro-Prozac chorus are enticing: that it can cure everything from depression (the only disorder for which Prozac was originally approved) to fear of public speaking, PMS, obesity, shyness, migraine, and back pain & mdash;with few or no side effects.
Faerie Lord, Herbie Brennan: When a terrible plague takes over the faerie realm and causes its inhabitants to age unnaturally quickly, Henry and Blue must find a cure in order to save the realm.
The purple emperor, Herbie Brennan: Henry and his friend Mr. Fogarty return to the Faerie Realm to help their friends, the royal siblings Pyrgus and Holly Blue, in their continued fight against the treacherous Lord Hairstreak and the evil forces of the Faeries of the Night.
Faerie wars, Herbie Brennan: Troubled by family problems, Henry finds his life taking a whole new dimension when he and his friend, old Mr. Fogarty, become involved with Prince Pyrgus Malvae who has been sent from the faerie world in order to escape the treacherous Faeries of the Night.
Ruler of the realm, Herbie Brennan: It is Henry's third visit to the Faerie Realm, but this time in a rather different guise and to a rather different kind of place. Holly Blue is Queen and Lord Hairstreak appears to be proposing a truce between the Faeries of the Night and the Faeries of the Light. Meanwhile Prince Pyrgus has stumbled across some mysterious crystal flowers with an apparently formidable secret weapon, and there are rumours of a demon invasion led by Beleth, the Prince of Darkness.
The faeman quest, Herbie Brennan: Stubborn and feisty Mella, the half-faeire half-human daughter of Lord Henry and Queen Holly Blue, has the power to determine the fate of both the faerie and "analogue world" when she travels to the country of Haleklind and discovers rebel forces preparing for war.
The Nostradamus prophecy, Theresa Breslin: Melisande is the daughter of the king's minstrel and lives among the royal French court. She, like many others, pays little heed to the dire warnings of Notradamus the soothsayer. Chantelle, Melisande's older sister is betrothed to the handsome courtier Armand, and there is the excitement of the forthcoming wedding to think about. And Melisande is fascinated by the mysterious and silent Melchior, the boy who looks after the king's leopard.
Murder unprompted: a crime novel, Simon Brett
Situation tragedy: a crime novel, Simon Brett
Murder in the title: a Charles Paris mystery, Simon Brett: Playing the corpse in a murder mystery at the Regent Theatre is not exactly a triumph for Charles Paris. In fact, his career could not sink any lower. However, suddenly the mystery spills over into real life with the artistic director's apparent suicide. But was it suicide - or murder? Charles Paris determines to find out.
A decent interval: a Charles Paris novel, Simon Brett: After a long period of 'resting', life is looking up for Charles Paris, who has been cast as the Ghost of Hamlet's Father and First Gravedigger in a new production of Hamlet. But rehearsals are fraught. Ophelia is played by Katrina Selsey, who won the role through a television talent show. Hamlet himself is also played by a reality TV contestant, Jared Root – and the two young stars have rather different views of celebrity and the theatre than the more experienced members of the cast.
A shock to the system, Simon Brett: Graham Marshall's ambition has made him a professional success, and he has the usual domestic problems to prove it.
The strangling on the stage, Simon Brett: When Jude agrees to lend her vintage chaise longue for the local Amateur Dramatics Society's production of George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple, little does she realize she'll end up in a starring role. It's an ambitious play, culminating in a dramatic execution scene: a scene that's played for real when one of the leading actors is found hanging from the especially-constructed stage gallows during rehearsals.
Dead romantic, Simon Brett: Madeleine Severn is a tutor at the Garrettway School of Languages, she has a young outlook on life, and is proud of her looks. Eighteen-year-old student Paul Grigson idolises Madeleine and during a date of his own he sees Madeleine with the married Bernard Hopkins. When Bernard arranges to meet Madeleine again, he feels jealous, but like most teenagers, Paul's moods change like a chameleon's. This is a romantic triangle surely destined for disaster and death.
Training for Soccer Players, Marc Briggs: Training for Soccer Players blends a sports science approach to training with practical advice for coaches, enabling them to deliver effective training for players of all abilities.
A Cornish gift, Fern Britton
The hunger of time, Damien Broderick: Technology has started to accelerate at a terrifying rate. By mid-21st century, we might see a Singularity: a convergence of artificial intelligence, advanced nanotechnologies for building things at the atomic scale, precise genomics, other wonders.
D-Day, Henry Brook: Eleven thrilling true stories of the world-shaping events of June 6th 1944 published in association with the Imperial War Museum.
Business adventures: twelve classic tales from the world of Wall Street, John Brooks: From Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, longtime contributor to the New Yorker, brings to life in vivid fashion twelve classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at GE and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and.
The Bunker Diary, Kevin Brooks: I can't believe I fell for it. It was still dark when I woke up this morning. As soon as my eyes opened I knew where I was. A low-ceilinged rectangular building made entirely of whitewashed concrete. There are six little rooms along the main corridor. There are no windows. No doors. The elevator is the only way in or out. What's he going to do to me? What am I going to do? People are really quite simple, and they have simple needs. Food, water, light, space, privacy.
Ribbonwork flowers: 132 garden embellishments–beautiful designs for flowers, leaves & more, Christen Brown: Gather, twist, and stitch an array of flowers from elegant ribbons and lace. Christen Brown, author of best-selling Ribbonwork Gardens, shares 132 flowers, leaves, and garden extras - each with complete instructions and colorful how-to photos. Readers will learn clever twists on vintage ribbonwork construction, plus hand-sewing basics and an overview of techniques.
Necropath, Eric Brown
The serene invasion, Eric Brown
Jani and the greater game, Eric Brown
The kings of eternity, Eric Brown: Science fiction. On the threshold of a new millennium, novelist Daniel Langham lives a reclusive life on an idyllic Greek island, hiding away from humanity and the events of the past. All that changes when he meets artist Caroline Platt and finds himself falling in love.
Helix, Eric Brown: When the colony ship Aurora crashlands on a desolate, ice-bound planet in the Helix, part of a spiral of worlds orbiting around a central sun, leaving most of the colonists in coldsleep, the surviving crew members search the spiral for a more habitable place for the colony and come face to face with dangerous alien cultures.
Cosmopath, Eric Brown: Having been sent to Canopus VII to find out what happened had to a lost crew, Necropath Jeff Vaughan finds himself drawn into a deepening mystery not only as to the fate of the crew but also the intentions of his benefactor.
Xenopath, Eric Brown: Working for a telepathic detective agency, Vaughan investigates a series of murders linked to the colony world of Mallory, and the slaughter of innocent aliens who live there by a colonial organization.
Kéthani, Eric Brown: The alien Kéthani offer humanity the gift–or curse–of immortality.
Guardians of the phoenix, Eric Brown: Global warming has taken its terrible toll. The seas have dried up and deserts cover much of the Earth's surface. Humankind has been annihilated by drought and the nuclear and biological conflicts following the Great Breakdown. Desperate bands of humans still survive. Some live far underground, away from the searing temperatures and ongoing conflicts on the surface; others scrape a living in the remains of shattered cities above ground.
Engineman, Eric Brown: "Once they pushed big ships through the cobalt glory of the Nada-Continuum. But faster than light isn't fast enough anymore. The interfaces of the Keilor-Vincicoff Organisation bring planets light years distant a simple step away. Then a man with half a face offers ex-Engineman Ralph Mirren the chance to escape his ruined life and push a ship to an undiclosed destination. The Nada-Continuum holds the key to Ralph's future.
Helix wars, Eric Brown: The Helix: a vast spiral of ten thousand worlds turning around its sun. Aeons ago, the enigmatic Builders constructed the Helix as a refuge for alien races on the verge of extinction. Two hundred years ago, humankind came to the Helix aboard a great colony ship, and the builders conferred on them the mantle of peacekeepers. For that long, peace has reigned on the Helix.
Murder at the Chase, Eric Brown: July, 1955. Donald Langham has interrupted his romantic break in rural Suffolk with the delectable Maria Dupre to assist a fellow writer. Alastair Endicott has requested Langham's help in discovering what's happened to his father, Edward, who seems to have disappeared without trace from inside his locked study. Before he vanished, the elder Endicott had been researching a book on the notorious Satanist Vivian Stafford.
Murder takes a turn: a Langham and Dupré mysery, Eric Brown: "When Langham's literary agent receives a cryptic letter inviting him to spend the weekend at the grand Cornish home of successful novelist Denbigh Connaught, Charles Elder seems reluctant to attend. What really happened between Elder and Connaught during the summer of 1917, nearly forty years before - and why has it had such a devastating effect on Charles? Accompanying his agent to Connaught House, Langham and his wife Maria discover that Charles is not the only one to have received a letter.
Murder at the loch: a Langham and Dupré mystery, Eric Brown: It's the bitterly cold December of 1955, and Donald Langham has been asked by his friend, private detective Ralph Ryland, to assist him on a case. Ryland has been contacted by their old commanding officer, Major Cartwright, who has reasons to believe that his life is under threat at his remote castle in the Scottish Highlands.On arriving at the castle, Langham and Ryland learn that Major Cartwright is attempting to raise the wreck of a German fighter plane which crashed into the loch in 1945.
Revenge of the fancy-pants time pirate, Matt Brown: Magnificently moustachioed madman Gussage St Vincent is back from the dead and set on using his pirate galleon time machine to become Overlord of the Universe. It's up to Trainee Time Crime Agents Compton and Bryan to stop him, in a battle involving the pongiest pants in history, the Great Fish-Slapping Game and a lot of custard pies.
Loud is how I love you, Mercy Brown: One girl's heart gets rocked to the core in the first novel in this sexy New Adult series. Twenty-one-year-old front girl Emmylou knows that getting her band noticed in the '90s indie rock scene will be no easy task. She definitely knows better than to break the number one rule of the band: Don't sleep with your bandmates! But after she ends up having the best sex of her life with her guitarist, Travis, she finds following that rule is a lot harder than it sounds.
Stay until we break, Mercy Brown: Twenty-one-year-old Sonia Grant, a business major, has big plans for a career in the music industry. So when she's offered the job of tour manager for her best friend's band, she jumps at the chance for some real life experience. When her number one crush, bassist Cole McCormack, jumps her the first night on tour, she hopes she's in for three weeks of some hot backstage action, too. But Cole turns out to have more up his sleeve than she or anyone realised.
Schaum's outlines of physics for engineering and science, Michael E Browne
Wolf blood, N M Browne
Warriors of Alavna, N M Browne: When Dan and Ursula become lost in a thick mist, they have no idea that once they step out of the other side they will find themselves in an England of thousands of years ago and embroiled in a civil war between ancient Britons and Romans.
Warriors of Ethandun, N M Browne: Dan and Ursula return to the present day after months in King Arthur's England. They sought a way back home for so long, but now find themselves unable to cope with modern life. Ursula's incredible strength and Dan's experience on the battlefield make it impossible to fit in with friends. So when they have an opportunity to go back in time, neither can resist. They emerge in 878 AD, the age of King Alfred the Great.
Warriors of Camlann, N M Browne: Armed with their respective powers as warrior and magician, Dan and Ursula attempt to return to their own time through the Veil but instead find themselves in the turbulent era of the early Middle Ages in the service of Artorius Ursus, War Duke of Britain. Dan and Ursula have once again been called through the Veil into the middle of intense political drama in ancient times.
Food fight: the inside story of the food industry, America's obesity crisis, and what we can do about it, Kelly D Brownell
White Trilogy, Ken Bruen: Two tough, aging cops take on London's thugs, killers, and mobsters in Ken Bruen's hard-as-nails White TrilogyAt sixty-two, Chief Inspector Roberts is nearly too old to be a cop, but he makes up for his age with a ferocity that the younger detectives cannot match. After four decades on the force, he has a daughter who hates him, a wife who cheats, and a bank account that grows emptier every year. But on London's darker streets, Roberts is a force to be reckoned with.
The whole man, John Brunner
The sheep look up, John Brunner: With the rise of a corporation-sponsored government, pollution in big cities has reached extreme levels and most (if not all) people's health has been affected in some way. Now rioting and civil unrest sweep the United States, due to a combination of poor health, poor sanitation, lack of food, lack of services, ineffectiveness of services, disillusionment with government/companies, oppressive government, civil unrest, high incidence of pollution-induced birth defects, and other factors.
No Second Chances: a voodoo mystery set in New Orleans, Don Bruns: When a fellow officer is shot dead in broad daylight, in his own squad car, homicide detective Quentin Archer uncovers some surprising facts about the dead man's past.
Modern rainbow: 14 imaginative quilts that play with color, Rebecca Bryan
Be safe, love mom: a military mom's stories of courage, comfort, and surviving life on the home front, Elaine Lowry Brye: "When you enlist in the United States Military, you don't just sign yourself up for years of duty, you also commit your loved ones to a life of service all their own. No one knows this better than Elaine Brye, an army-brat turned military wife turned military mom of four officers, each serving in a different branch of the military: Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy. Brye's father and mother met while both serving in the U.S.
The big wave, Pearl S Buck: His family and village swept away by a tidal wave, Jiya learns to live with the ever-present dangers from the sea and volcano.
Come, my beloved: a novel, Pearl S Buck: Touched by the poverty he encounters in Bombay, self-made millionaire David MacArd establishes a seminary for Christian missionary workers, and in so doing shapes the fates of his son and grandson.
East wind, west wind, Pearl S Buck: The story is told from the eyes of a traditional Chinese girl, Kwei-lan, married to a Chinese man, a medical doctor, educated abroad. A girl from a traditional upper class home is given in an arranged marriage to a man who has traveled in the western lands and learned European/American ways. Love slowly develops between them as she tries to adapt her cloistered upbringing and traditions to his modern ideas.
A traitor's tears, Fiona Buckley
Queen without a crown, Fiona Buckley: Happily married to her third husband, Hugh Stannard, lady-in-waiting Ursula Blanchard is hoping to give up her undercover work for Queen Elizabeth l in order to enjoy domestic bliss.
Reluctant Assassin, The: an Elizabethan mystery, Fiona Buckley: 1581. When Ursula Blanchard's 9-year-old son is snatched away while out riding, she must agree to undertake an impossibly difficult and dangerous mission if she is ever to see him again.
So he takes the dog, Jonathan Buckley
The alchemy of paint, Spike Bucklow: Spike Bucklow sets out to unravel the myths behind the pigments, like dragonsblood, which is said to be a mixture of elephant and dragon blood. Examining both the medieval palette and the often cloak-and-dagger science that created it, he uncovers the secret recipes behind the luxurious colours we are familiar with today. Driven by an overriding passion for art, Spike Bucklow's aim is to restore value to colour.
Ambition, Julie Burchill: 'I'm sick of breaking bimbos - it's no fun, no challenge. Strong, hard career girls - they're the new filet mignon of females. Girls like you. Oh, I'm going to have fun breaking you, Susan.' Tobias Pope ruled his communications empire with fear and loathing - his employees feared him and he loathed them. But he may have met his match in Susan Street, the young, beautiful and nakedly ambitious deputy of his latest newspaper acquisition.
Beginning programming with Java, Barry Burd: Learn to speak the Java language like the pros.
Android application development all-in-one for dummies, Barry Burd: As a Linux-based operating system designed for mobile devices, the Android OS allows programs to run on all Android devices and appear free in the Android Market. Whether you're a beginner programmer eager to create mobile applications or you're Android-savvy and looking to submit your apps to the Android Market, this compilation of eight minibooks takes you through the ins and outs of programming for Android phones.
Bangkok haunts, John Burdett: ASonchai Jitpleecheep, the devout Buddhist Royal Thai Police detective who led us through the best sellers – Bangkok Haunts From the Trade Paperback edition.
Swedish lessons: a memoir of sects, love and indentured servitude, Natalie Burg: The thing about a downward spiral is that you never know you're in one at the beginning. In fact, in my embarrassingly vast experience, they typically begin with unabashed enthusiasm. I should have recognized the pattern too, having just recently tumbled to the bottommost depths of my own personal barrel. But there I was, back on top.
The lost and the blind, Declan Burke: This gripping Irish thriller is an intriguing new departure for comic noir writer Declan Burke."A dying man, if he is any kind of man, will live beyond the law." The elderly German, Karl Uxkull, was senile or desperate for attention.
Slaughter's hound: a Harry Rigby mystery, Declan Burke: "I glanced up but he'd already jumped, a dark blur plummeting, wings folded against the drag like some starving hawk out of the noon sun, some angel betrayed. He punched through the cab's roof so hard he sent metal shearing into the petrol tank. All it took was one spark. Boom ..." Harry Rigby is right there, an eye-witness when Finn Hamilton walks out into the big nothing nine stories up, but no one wants to believe Finn is just the latest statistic in Ireland's silent epidemic.
Absolute Zero Cool, Declan Burke: Winner of the Crimefest 2012 Goldsboro Last Laugh Award Billy Karlsson needs to get real. Literally. A hospital porter with a sideline in euthanasia, Billy is a character trapped in the purgatory of an abandoned novel. Deranged by logic, driven beyond sanity, Billy makes his final stand: if killing old people won't cut the mustard, the whole hospital will have to go up in flames.
Eight Ball Boogie, Declan Burke: Harry Rigby likes a smoke, the easy life, and Robert Ryan playing the bad guy in late night black-and-whites. Sweet. But when the wife of a prominent politician is murdered in her best nightie, Rigby finds himself caught in a crossfire between rogue paramilitaries, an internal police inquiry and the heaviest blizzard of coke ever to hit the Northwest. If all this wasn't bad enough, his relationship with girlfriend Denise is on the rocks and he's hitting the bottle.
Crime always pays, Declan Burke: Who says crime doesn't pay? The perpetrators of a botched kidnap make their getaway in this hilarious sequel to The Big O Karen and Ray are on their way to the Greek islands to rendezvous with Madge and split the fat bag of cash they conned from her ex-husband Rossi when they kidnapped, well, Madge. But they've reckoned without Stephanie Doyle, the cop who can't decide if she wants to arrest Madge, shoot Rossi, or ride off into the sunset with Ray.
The Accident on the A35, Graeme Macrae Burnet
Mary, Queen of Scots and all that, Allan Burnett: Packed with humour - I recommend the whole lot!, ' - The School LibrarianMary, Queen of Scots and All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about Scotland's headless heroine. Follow hot-blooded Mary's lifelong rivalry with her frosty cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England - and discover why the Queen of Scots gets her head chopped off. Start at the beginning by finding out how well Mary gets on with her pushy Mum, her ladies-in-waiting and her first boyfriend.
Columba and all that, Allan Burnett: Packed with humour - I recommend the whole lot!, ' - The School LibrarianColumba And All That is a real-life adventure packed with historical facts about the legendary Celtic saint. Join Columba as he leaves his home in Ireland for the undiscovered country of Scotland. Witness magic and miracles as Columba confronts the Loch Ness Monster and mysterious painted warriors.
You better not cry: true stories for Christmas, Augusten Burroughs: "Of course you've eaten too much chocolate at Christmas, but have you ever eaten the face off a six-foot-stuffed Santa? You've seen gingerbread houses, but have you ever made your own gingerbread block of flats? You've woken up with a hangover, but have you ever woken up lying next to Kris Kringle himself? Augusten Burroughs has, and in this caustically funny, nostalgic, poignant, and moving collection of true stories, he recounts Christmases past and present - as only he can"–Provided by publi.
A lady of true distinction, Grace Burrowes: Hawthorne Dorning either finds a way to turn his family's vast botanical resources into a successful commercial venture, or the estate the Dornings have called home for centuries could be broken up. He loves the land and he's never shied away from hard work, but he knows nothing about creating perfumes or fragrances. Margaret Summerfield has put aside her passion for scent-making to tend to the serious business of raising her little nieces.
Dog-friendly gardening: creating a safe haven for you and your dog, Karen Bush: Even if you're on a budget, with good planning and a little effort you can create an attractive outdoor environment that will actively enhance your relationship with your dog; a place where you can enjoy playing and relaxing together.
Braids, buns, and twists!: step-by-step tutorials for 82 fabulous hairstyles, Christina Butcher: Chic hair is all the rage from runways to blog to city streets. This book presents 82 classic and contemporary styles and provides step-by-step tutorials for each one.
Kitty's war, Janet Butler: The remarkable wartime experiences of Kit McNaughton Kitty's War is based upon the previously unpublished war diaries of Great War army nurse Sister Kit McNaughton. Kit and historian Janet Butler grew up in the same Victorian district of drystone walls, wheatfields and meandering creeks, except many decades apart.
Mind of my mind, Octavia E Butler: A young woman discovers she has tremendous psychic power The baby & rsquo;s name is Mary, and her father is immortal. For thousands of years he has orchestrated a selective breeding project, attempting to create a master race capable of controlling others through thought. Most of his attempts have resulted in volatile mutations, but Mary & mdash;whom he has raised in the rough part of a Southern California town & mdash;is the closest he has come to perfection.
Patternmaster, Octavia E Butler: A despot & rsquo;s heirs battle for control of all the minds on Earth A psychic net hangs across the world, and only the Patternists can control it. They use their telepathic powers to enslave lesser life forms, to do battle with the diseased, half-human creatures who rage outside their walls, and, sometimes, to fight amongst themselves. Ruling them all is the Patternmaster, a man of such psychic strength that he can influence the thoughts of all those around him.
The opposite of love, Julie Buxbaum
After you: a novel, Julie Buxbaum: Rushing to assist the family of her murdered best friend, Ellie consoles reclusive widower Greg and nurtures eight-year-old Lucy, who has stopped speaking.
The night swimmers, Betsy Cromer Byars: With their mother dead and their father working nights, Retta tries to be mother to her two younger brothers.
The glory girl, Betsy Cromer Byars: Anna Glory, the one non-singing member of a gospel-singing family, feels left out, like her misfit Uncle Newt, until the day the family bus is involved in a terrible accident.
Goodbye, Chicken Little, Betsy Cromer Byars: A boy discovers that he doesn't have to feel personally responsible for his uncle's drowning.
Lottery boy, Michael Byrne
All the beggars riding, Lucy Caldwell: When Lara was 12, and her younger brother Alfie 8, their father died in a helicopter crash. A prominent plastic surgeon, and Irishman, he had honed his skills on the bomb victims of the Troubles.
I, Judas: a Novel, Taylor Caldwell: From a #1 New York Times-bestselling author: The story of Judas Iscariot and the stunning betrayal that changed the course of history. One of the great dramas of the biblical era is brought to thrilling new life in this epic novel told from the unique perspective of Judas himself.
No one hears but him: a novel, Taylor Caldwell: At a crossroads in their lives, twelve troubled souls seek guidance and comfort from a mysterious stranger. Many years have passed since the Sanctuary was built as a refuge for the lost. It is just two marble rooms: one for those waiting to be heard and one for the Man Who Listens. Drawn to it are the grieving, the despairing, the cynical, the defeated, the dying, the betrayed, and the broken.
Great lion of God: a novel about Saint Paul, Taylor Caldwell: New York Times Bestseller: A "beautifully written" and "truly outstanding" novel based on the life of Paul the Apostle (The Cincinnati Enquirer). Born a veritable great lion of God to a devout Jewish family, Saul of Tarsus is raised by his parents to embrace their love of humanity. Dogged by what he perceives as a lack of true faith, he embarks on a journey to save his people from sacrilege. But on the road to Damascus a vision of the resurrected Jesus changes the course of his life.
I didn't do my homework because ..., Davide Calí: A humorous story about the absurd excuses for not doing homework.
Beginning Spring, Mert Çalişkan: This is the complete beginner's guide to Java's most popular framework, Spring. Written with an eye toward real-world enterprises, the book covers all aspects of application development within the Spring Framework. Spring provides the exact toolset required to build an enterprise application, and has become the standard within the field. It covers Spring 4.0, which contains support for Java 8 and Java EE 7. R.
Charles Dickens and the great theatre of the world, Simon Callow: Acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow captures the essence of Charles Dickens in a sparkling biography that explores the central importance of the theatre to the life of the greatest storyteller in the English language. From his early years as a child entertainer in Portsmouth to his reluctant retirement from 'these garish lights' just before his death, Dickens was obsessed with the stage.
Confessions of a bad mother: the teenage years, Stephanie Calman: When you're pregnant you think: 'I'm having a baby', not a person who will eventually catch trains by themselves, share a fridge with ten strangers, go to a festival in Croatia without succumbing to a drug overdose, and one day, bring you a gin and tonic when your mother is dying.
The queen of Ieflaria, Effie Calvin: Princess Esofi of Rhodia and Crown Prince Albion of Ieflaria have been betrothed since they were children but have never met. At age seventeen, Esofi's journey to Ieflaria is not for the wedding she always expected but instead to offer condolences on the death of her would-be husband. But Ieflaria is desperately in need of help from Rhodia for their dragon problem, so Esofi is offered a new betrothal to Prince Albion's younger sister, the new Crown Princess Adale.
Step-by-step free-motion quilting: turn 9 simple shapes into 80+ distinctive designs, Christina Cameli: Improve your free-motion quilting as you sketch new designs-one simple shape at a time. Christina Cameli, best-selling author of First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting, returns with the perfect companion book to help you quilt unique patterns, using your home machine or longarm. A member of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild, Christina infuses her fresh aesthetic and passion for teaching quilters new skills into 80+ innovative free-motion designs.
HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery 24-hour trainer, Dane Cameron: This book shows you how to build real-world web-based and mobile HTML5 apps in combination with JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS/CSS3. You'll learn progressively more advanced skills as you work through the series of hands-on lessons. Exercises and screencasts walk you step-by-step through the process of building web applications, and give you the opportunity to experiment and extend the examples to create your own working web app.
Out comes the evil, Stella Cameron: Once again Alex Duggins and her veterinarian friend Tony Harrison are thrown into a major murder investigation. When an almost-fresh body is discovered in a disused well among the ruins of a 14th-century manor house, the motive for the killing remains a baffling mystery. The victim was a widow who had lived quietly in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Folly-on-Weir for the past ten years.
Do Elephants Ever Forget?: And Other Puzzling Questions Answered, Guy Campbell: When is the Sun going to stop shining? How many undiscovered species of animal are there? How long can I be dead and still be successfully revived? How long could I survive by eating bits of myself? How deep will the oceans be if the ice caps melt? This book gives you the fun and fact-based answers to these puzzling questions.
Dog star, Katy Cannon: Dog Star is the second book in Pooch Parlour, a glitzy new series for girls who love dogs and adore giving them the luxuries every girl's best friend deserves, written by Katy Cannon. Pooch Parlour is more than just a grooming parlour? it's doggy heaven! It's the perfect place for pet pampering and the dedicated team of groomers give each dog the star treatment they deserve. A famous film director is using Pooch Parlour as the official grooming salon for his A-list film-star dogs.
Wedding tails, Katy Cannon: Abi and the folks at Pooch Parlor are helping with the biggest celebrity wedding all year – the happy couple want to get married with their Dalmatians by their sides, but will they ever get the playful pups to stay in one place?.
The Cinderella Murders, David Cargill: Giles, Professor of Magic and Illusion, is invited to join the cast during their rehearsals at the oldest working theatre in Scotland. 'The Cinderella Murders', destined to become a West End hit needs a 'wow factor' and Giles is the man to create illusions which will mesmerize and delight audiences. But the rehearsals themselves are dogged by Illusions, misdirections, tricks and random inexplicable happenings.
The best friend, Melody Carlson: Lishia Vance has one goal for her junior year–to make a new best friend. But sometimes getting what you want isn't always what it seems.
CASE OF THE CONSTANT SUICIDES: a gideon fell mystery, John Dickson Carr
Outback cowboy, Mari Carr: Flying halfway 'round the world to meet his potential soul mate sounds like a fine idea to Dylan Sullivan–until he discovers said soul mate, Annie, has gone looking for him. In Australia. Now Dylan's adrift, a bloke from the Outback alone in the bloody big city. Until he's rescued by Monet, a gorgeous local artist ... and Annie's best friend. A dyed-in-the-wool New Yorker, Monet has never met anyone like Dylan.
Outback master, Mari Carr: She thinks her friend has planned a surprise. He thinks she's the blind date his friend arranged. What they don't know. . . they are wrong. A forced-sex fantasy is one thing–waking to find a scruffy man binding you to a bed is quite another. Amy fights him, until she realises her friend must have set up the sexy scenario. They've swapped lives, with Harper flying to Australia and lending her Chicago home to Amy.
Outback lovers, Mari Carr: Return to Farpoint Creek Cattle Station in the Australian Outback, where passion burns out of control when Harper meets her destiny ... and two, hot Aussie ranch hands discover they both want the same woman. Stock up on ice and dive into Outback Lovers, for another thrilling adventure in the land Down Under! A "life swap" with her Australian friend finds Harper on Farpoint Creek Cattle Station, resident teacher for the next two weeks.
The Friendship Highway: Two Journeys in Tibet, Charlie Carroll: ""Tibet was not just on the horizon, it capped it. Four thousand metres above this city was a country of stone and ice, and, even though it was officially closed, there was still a way in."" A compelling and unforgettable encounter on the roof of the world ... Hoping to reach Tibet after a twenty-year obsession, Charlie Carroll travelled to China.
I never fancied him anyway, Claudia Carroll
Remind me again why I need a man, Claudia Carroll
Do you want to know a secret?, Claudia Carroll
The last of the great romantics, Claudia Carroll
He loves me not, he loves me, Claudia Carroll: In the heart of County Kildare is Davenport Hall - a crumbling eighteenth-century mansion house, ancestral home to Portia Davenport, her beautiful younger sister Daisy and their dotty, eccentric mother, Lucasta. Disaster strikes when their father abandons the family, cleaning them out of the little cash they had managed to hold on to.
To heaven by water, Justin Cartwright
The song before it is sung, Justin Cartwright: Sixty years after the death of Axel von Gottberg, who is executed for plotting the assassination of Adolf Hitler, the death of Axel's old friend, Elya Mendel sends Conrad Senior on a quest into the past to uncover the truth about Axel, his life, and his death.
The promise of happiness, Justin Cartwright: Former golden girl Juliet Judd has just been released after serving two years in a New York prison for art fraud. Her homecoming offers her distraught family a chance to reunite and, at long last, to feel a sense of normalcy. Her 68-year-old father is failing, recently forced out of his job and into retirement in the Cornish village of Trebetherick. Her mother obsesses over cooking classes, as if it's her bad cooking that landed her daughter in jail.
The murder artist, John Case
The first horseman, John Case
The genesis code, John Case
Trance state, John Case
The eighth day: a novel, John Case
Dance of death, John Case: Photojournalist, Mike Burke has carried his camera into every war zone and hellhole on earth - and comes back with the pictures (and battle scars) to prove it. He is flying high until, quite suddenly, he isn't. When Burke's helicopter crashes and burns in Africa, he comes away with his life but loses his heart to the woman who saves him. That's when he decides it is time to stop dancing with the devil.
Cruel acts, Jane Casey: Leo Stone is a killer. A year ago, he was convicted of murdering two women and sentenced to life without parole. But now, a juror from his trial has revealed the jury was prejudiced, and a retrial is called. Detectives Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent are tasked with re-examining the evidence. Before long, they uncover links between Stone and a possible third victim. But with Stone behind bars, a fourth woman disappears in similar circumstances.
Kids inventing!: a handbook for young inventors, Susan Casey: Have you ever seen inventors on TV or in the newspaper and thought, "That could be me!" Well, it certainly could–and this book shows you how. Kids Inventing! gives you easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for turning your ideas into realities for fun, competition, and even profit.
The story of snow: the science of winter's wonder, Mark Cassino: This book about the science of snow features photos of snow crystals in their beautiful diversity and includes how snow crystals are formed into different shapes and snow-crystal-catching instructions in the back of the book.
The star country, Michael Cassutt: In the near future, war has torn the United States apart. Small communities barely scrape by amidst climate change and economic collapse. Powerful nation-states struggle over whatever resources remain–technology in California, money in Chicago, oil in Texas. Some small hope has arrived in the form of the Hocq, a group of aliens on a mission to bring their advanced knowledge to Earth.
The chocolate touch, Patrick Skene Catling: In a laugh-out-loud hilarious twist on the legend of King Midas, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate. Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out....First published in 1952, The Chocolate Touch was an instant classic–and has remained a timeless favourite with kids, teachers, and parents.
An unholy whiff of death, Joyce Cato: When asked to judge the neighboring village's Flower Show, vicar's wife Monica Noble is thrilled, even if she can't tell a begonia from an azalea! This year, competition is fierce, and when her fellow judge, a well-liked vicar, is killed, Monica must wake up and smell the roses. A second murder quickly follows, this time a local scientist. Monica must help the local detective to solve the two murders and find the killer–quickly, before anyone else dies.
Seventeen coffins, Philip Caveney: After his nightmarish adventures in Mary King's Close in Crow Boy, Tom Afflick is drawn back to Edinburgh. At the National Museum of Scotland, he sees the eight tiny coffins that were discovered on Arthur's Seat in 1836 - one of the city's most intriguing mysteries. After a violent confrontation with his stepfather, Tom finds himself spinning back in time again, to the year 1828, where the peril comes not from bubonic plague but from a series of unexplained disappearances.
Microsoft SharePoint 2013, Stephen Cawood: Maximize Microsoft SharePoint 2013 Written by a former member of the SharePoint development team, How to Do Everything: Microsoft SharePoint 2013 shows you how to get the most out of the latest release of this dynamic business collaboration platform. You'll learn to set up SharePoint sites and use document management, wikis, taxonomy, blogs, social features, and more to organize, manage, and share content. Real-world examples help you accomplish tasks quickly and easily.
Wild voices: journeys through time in the Scottish Highlands, Mike Cawthorne: The journeys in this book are tales of adventure on foot and by canoe through some of the last wild places in Scotland. Each journey is haunted by the ghost of another writer? Neil Gunn, Iain Thomson, Rowena Farre? who has left behind the trace of his or her own experience of these isolated hills, glens, streams or lochs.
Ultimate Spitfires, Peter Caygill
The truth about great white sharks, Mary M Cerullo: Take a trip to the ocean's depths to learn the truth about the great white shark.
The truth about dangerous sea creatures, Mary M Cerullo: Explains the dangers associated with a variety of sea creatures such as the giant squid, sea snake, stingray, tiger shark, and many others, presents stories of human encounters with these underwater animals, and includes photographs and a glossary.
NEVER SO FEW: a novel, Tom T Chamales: Set behind enemy lines in Burma, this New York Times bestseller is "easily one of the best novels to come out of World War II" (Los Angeles Times). American soldiers and native Kachin troops battle Japanese forces behind enemy lines in the Burmese jungles.
The editor's wife, Clare Chambers
In a good light, Clare Chambers
Burning secrets, Clare Chambers
Bright girls, Clare Chambers: Outstanding voice in girls' fiction. Fifteen-year-old Robyn (the 'sensible') one and her older sister Rachel (anything but!) arrive in Brighton to spend the summer with their estranged Aunt Jackie, who runs a ballgown hire business from her ramshackle multi-storey home. They have been forced to leave their home in Oxford, where they live with their father, because of threats to their safety, the nature of which only gradually becomes apparent.
The traitor: the Mitchells and O'Haras trilogy, book 2, Kimberley Chambers: She fell for the enemy. Now she must pay the price. The gripping second novel from the #1 bestselling author in the Mitchells & O'Haras trilogy. The Mitchells and the O'Haras have been enemies for years. One a gangland family, the other travellers, they resort to violence to solve problems between them. So when Frankie Mitchell fell for Jed O'Hara, it was only going to be a matter of time before all hell broke loose.
Guardian of empire, Kylie Chan: Earth has joined the Galactic Empire, a vast interstellar society ruled by dragon-like aliens where everybody is immortal. Pain, famine and disease have been eradicated, but this doesn't mean the end of conflict. A cruel alien Republic has been watching from afar and wants to take the Empire's progress for its own. Jian Choumali, ex-British forces and now Colonel in the Imperial space force, must fight to keep her friends, family and fellow citizens in the Empire safe.
Sacred waters, Meira Chand: Holding the child in the crook of her arm, her mother stood up and walked towards the river. 'Where are you going?' Sita yelled, filled by new confusion. 'I must wash her clean', her mother replied. Wading knee deep into the water, she lowered the child into the soft lapping swell, holding her there, caressing her tenderly all the while with her one free hand. For a moment Sita saw the child in her mother's arms and the next she was gone, the tide lifting her free.
A different sky, Meira Chand: "Singapore, 1927. Three young people are questioning whether this in-between island can ever truly be their home. Mei Lan yearns to free herself from the stifling traditions of a famous Chinese dynasty; Howard seethes at the indignities heaped on his fellow Eurasians by the colonial British; Raj, fresh off the boat from India, wants only to work hard and become a successful businessman.
The tutor, Andrea Chapin: " Headstrong young widow Katherine de L'Isle lives a comfortable but solitary existence in her uncle's Lancashire home of Lufanwal Hall until events conspire to shatter her tranquility. First, the family priest is murdered - for his Catholic sympathies - causing her uncle and protector to flee the country. Abandoned by their father figure, the Lufanwal residents struggle to cope and old rivalries fester beneath the surface.
Fatal females: 13 cases that gripped a nation, Libby-Jane Charleston: A fascinating look at some of Australia's most recent and infamous female felons.
Banco: the further adventures of Papillon, Henri Charrière: The sensational sequel to 'Papillon'. 'Banco' continues the adventures of Henri Charriere - nicknamed Papillon - in Venezuela, where he has finally won his freedom after thirteen years of escape and imprisonment. Despite his resolve to become an honest man, Charriere is soon involved in hair-raiding exploits with goldminers, gamblers, bank-robbers and revolutionaries - robbing and being robbed, his lust for life as strong as ever.
Europe, in or out: everything you need to know, David Charter: What will happen if Britain leaves the EU, and how will it affect you? Europe: vital for Britain's economy and global standing or a bureaucratic monster hell-bent on destroying our national sovereignty? And why is no one talking about what leaving Europe would actually mean? Addressing the real issues surrounding a potential exit from the EU? including jobs, travel, immigration, investment, sovereignty and justice? this book investigates the consequences both for the country and for the person o.
Angel Of Death: a Crime Thriller With a Unique Premise, Ben Cheetham: Would you break the law to see justice done? A former prostitute turns to murder in order to take revenge on the men who abused her. Sheffield: a bankrupt businessman has murdered his family. It seems like an open-and-shut case: a desperate man resorting to desperate measures. Middlesbrough: a woman named Angel is heading south. She is a woman alone. A prostitute. Now a murderer. And she has only one thing on her mind: revenge.
Justice For The Damned, Ben Cheetham: Thirty years of fear. Thirty years of closed minds. It is all about to change. A Sheffield prostitute has disappeared. With no family to fight for her, she's just the latest in a long line of missing girls stretching back three decades. Nobody cares about their names. Nobody remembers their faces. They are the unloved, the damaged, the forgotten, the damned ... Amongst the women working South Yorkshire's streets, rumours of a serial killer have long circulated.
Collected stories, John Cheever
Target Silverclaw, Simon Cheshire: Target Silverclaw is the fourth book in the exciting, action-packed SWARM series. The Secret Intelligence Agency has a new weapon: SWARM - artificially intelligent robotic bugs that act as undercover agents. Operating below the radar, they can fly faster, see further and sting harder! They won't stop until they've completed their mission, no matter what it takes. In the face of trouble, SWARM are armed and ready to fight.
The element encyclopedia of the psychic world: the ultimate a-z of spirits, mysteries and the paranormal, Theresa Cheung: This is the definitive A-Z reference book on all things psychic, mysterious and paranormal ' the marvels, secrets and mysteries of the visible and the invisible world. This wonderful guide covers everything you could want to know including ghosts, strange phenomena, people, places, events, and ideas. Featuring over 800 A-to-Z entries, this Psychic Encyclopedia is a fascinating compendium of worldwide paranormal activity.
Wits and wives: Dr Johnson in the company of women, Kate Chisholm
Camp tiger, Susan Choi: Every year, a boy and his family go camping at Mountain Pond. Usually, they see things like an eagle fishing for his dinner, a salamander with red spots on its back, and chipmunks that come to steal food while the family sits by the campfire. But this year is different. This year, the boy is going into first grade, and his mother is encouraging him to do things on his own, just like his older brother. And the most different thing of all... this year, a tiger comes to the woods.
Hygge and kisses, Clara Christensen: Bo, 26, has always been careful, cautious. However, she's just been made redundant and her life plan is beginning to unravel. Before she starts immediately applying for other jobs in a panic, her friend Kirsten persuades her to take a holiday, to visit Kirsten's mother's house in Aslbrog, North Jutland, a part of Denmark Bo is ashamed to admit she has never heard of. 'What's the weather going to be like?' she asks Kirsten hopefully, scrolling her cursor over the budget airlines webpage.
The seven dials mystery, Agatha Christie
Endless night, Agatha Christie
The mysterious Mr Quin, Agatha Christie
A pocket full of rye: a Miss Marple mystery, Agatha Christie: Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sippingtea in his "counting house "when he sufferedan agonizing and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to containtraces of cereals. Yet, it was the incident in the parlor which confirmedMiss Marple's suspicion that here she waslooking at a case of crime by rhyme. ...
Hickory, dickory, dock: a Hercule Poirot mystery, Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot doesn't need all his detective skills to realise something is troubling his secretary, Miss Lemon - she has made three mistakes in a simple letter. It seems an outbreak of kleptomania at the student hostel in which her sister works is distracting his usually efficient assistant. Deciding that desperate times call for desperate measures, the great detective agrees to investigate. Unknown to Poirot, however, desperation is a motive he shares with a killer ...
In a glass darkly: a short story, Agatha Christie: Previously published in the print anthology The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories. The narrator is startled by a vision in his mirror: He sees a man with a scarred neck strangling a beautiful blonde. He later meets the woman in his vision, Sylvia, and notes her fianc?'s scarred neck. He tells her of his premonition, and the engagement is broken off.
N or M?: the new mystery, Agatha Christie: Tommy and Tuppence are doing what they do best–having an adventure. These unlikely Intelligence Service spies decide to help Queen and country by tracking down two ruthless traitors. The only clue to the traitors' identities is a government agent's dying words that lead them to the Sans Souci boarding house, where it'll take some extremely subtle detection work to establish which of the guests are the treacherous N and M.
The secret of Chimneys, Agatha Christie: Little did Anthony Cade suspect that a simple errand to deliver a manuscript on behalf of a friend would drop him right in the middle of an international conspiracy.
Destination Unkown, Agatha Christie: A young woman with nothing to live for is persuaded to embark on a suicide mission to find a missing scientist when a number of leading scientist disappear without a trace.
Death comes as the end, Agatha Christie: It is Egypt in 2000 BC, where death gives meaning to life. At the foot of a cliff lies the broken, twisted body of Nofret, concubine to a ka-priest. Young, beautiful, and venomous, most agree that it was fate–she deserved to die like a snake!But at her father's house on the banks of the Nile, the priest's daughter Renisenb believes that the woman's death is suspicious.
Passenger to Frankfurt: an extravaganza, Agatha Christie: The casual encounter of a young woman and Sir Stafford Nye, diplomat, on a Trans-European passenger flight to London was to lead them to strange and unexpected places, and into a maze of conspiracy, plotting, and danger.
By the pricking of my thumbs, Agatha Christie: When Tommy and Tuppence visit an elderly aunt in her gothic nursing home, they think nothing of her mistrust of the doctors; after all, Ada is a very difficult old lady. But when Mrs. Lockett mentions a poisoned mushroom stew and Mrs. Lancaster talks about "something behind the fireplace," Tommy and Tuppence find themselves caught up in a spine-chilling adventure that could spell death for either of them ...
Postern of fate, Agatha Christie: Tommy and Tuppence buy a home and find they have acquired a mystery which includes an unsolved murder.
The adventure of the Clapham cook, Agatha Christie: Previously published in the print anthology Poirot's Early Cases . A chef and a bank employee go missing on the same day, leading Hercule Poirot to believe a sinister plot is cooking.
RUSTLE OF SILK;A NEW FORENSIC MYSTERY SERIES SET IN STUART ENGLAND, Alys Clare
Blood of the south, Alys Clare: Meanwhile, in the south, Lassair's partner Rollo is moving with relief towards the conclusion of his mission for King William in the Holy Land. But then disaster strikes, and, with the mighty forces of an emperor on his heels, abruptly he turns from hunter to hunted. In order to escape alive, he risks help from a stranger, and embarks on a voyage that turns out to be far more dangerous than he could ever have imagined.
The angel in the glass, Alys Clare: 1604. When the emaciated body of a vagrant is found on the edge of the moor, it's the verdict of physician Gabriel Taverner that the man died of natural causes, but is all as it seems? Who was the dead man, and why had he come to the small West Country village of Tavy St Luke's to die cold, sick and alone? With no one claiming to have known him, his identity remains a mystery.
Music of the distant stars, Alys Clare: Psychic Lassair finds the body of a young woman, and becomes involved in the search for the killer.
The rose of the world: a Hawkenlye mystery, Alys Clare: In the autumn of 1210, Abbess Caliste is concerned about the welfare of her nuns at Hawkenlye Abbey after King John's men have taken it over, Helewise has moved into Hawkenlye Mannor with Josse, and Helewise's eleven-year-old granddaughter, Rosamund, goes missing.
The song of the nightingale: a Hawkenlye mystery, Alys Clare: Winter, 1211. King John's reign is harsh, and his tax collectors wring money from people near to starvation. Homeless, desperate men are reduced to walking the streets, begging for handouts, and the nuns at Hawkenlye Abbey, now under John's iron rule, are all but powerless to help. Former abbess Helewise decides to move back to her cell near the abbey, to better help the needy, putting a strain on her tentative relationship with Sir Josse D'Acquin.
The joys of my life: a Hawkenlye mystery, Alys Clare: May 1199. Abbess Helewise has been summoned by Queen Eleanor to discuss the building of a chapel at Hawkenlye Abbey. Meanwhile, Sir Josse d'Acquin is on the trail of a group of mysterious knights rumored to be devil worshippers. As Helewise heads for home, Josse follows his quarry to Chartres, where he meets the last person he expects: Joanna. And she has grave problems of her own.
The paths of the air, Alys Clare: Late autumn, 1196. A stranger arrives at New Winnowlands but disappears. A body is found in the forest, and three Knights Hospitallers arrive on the trail of a runaway monk. Josse realizes the mysterious guest brought a terrible secret- and danger.
The way between the worlds, Alys Clare: Lassair awakes in the morning with the feeling that something in the spirit world is trying to reach her. When Lassair learns that a nun has been murdered at the same nunnery where her sister lives, Lassair sets out to investigate.
The Rufus spy, Alys Clare: "October, 1093. Two young men have been brutally beaten to death; a third viciously attacked. All three men are of similar appearance. But could there be another connection? Lassair meanwhile has agreed to accompany her former lover Rollo on a perilous journey north in search of King William. On their trail is a skilled, relentless and ruthless assassin.
A shadowed evil, Alys Clare: February, 1212. Sir Josse d'Acquin and Helewise are summoned to Southfire Hall, where Josse's elderly uncle, Hugh, lies dying, surrounded by his children. But the pair soon discovers that Hugh's ill health is not the only cause of distress in the house: for Hugh's son and heir, Herbert, has taken an unpleasant new wife, the widowed Lady Cyrille.
The night wanderer, Alys Clare: Called out to attend a body found on a lonely stretch of river bank, its throat torn out, apprentice healer Lassair is sceptical of the sheriff's verdict that this was the result of a wild animal attack. But when a second body is discovered, similarly mutilated, rumours engulf the town that the legendary demon known as the Night Wanderer has returned to wreak havoc. Determined to stop the fear spreading and prove that the killer is human, Lassair and lawman Jack Chevestrier investigate.
A Parliament of Spies, Cassandra Clark: Autumn 1386. Hildegard of Meaux - a Cistercian Abbess with a keen instinct for crime solving - is accompanying the Archbishop of York, Alexander Neville, to London for the opening of Parliament amid much civic unrest. While packing to leave, the Archbishop's saucier is found brutally murdered in the ale vat, and it emerges that the culprit must be one of the Archbishop's party.
Babylon South, Jon Cleary: On Monday, March 28, 1966 Sir Walter Springfellow, head of the Australian Security Intelligence Organization, left his home in Sydney to return to Melbourne. He disappeared. No body was ever found, and the case remained unsolved for twenty-one years. As a young policeman Scobie Malone investigated the disappearance.
High road to China, Jon Cleary: Set in the 1920s, the plot concerns heiress Eve Tozer, whose father is kidnapped by a Chinese warlord. In 1920 Eve Tozer, the attractive daughter of an American tycoon with huge trading interests in China, disembarks from her P&O liner at Tilbury and checks in at the Savoy. It is at the hotel that Eve discovers that her father, Bradley, has been kidnapped by a Chinese warlord. Desperate to save him, Eve hires two pilots to help her fly from England to China.
The faraway drums, Jon Cleary: In 1911 in Delhi, King George V is on the brink of being crowned Emperor of India. While on duty near Simla, a handsome British intelligence officer, Clive Farnol, finds a plot to assassinate His Majesty. Meanwhile, a young Bostonian reporter, Bridie O'Brady, is in town to write about the coronation.
Dark summer, Jon Cleary: .
Science for life: using the latest science to change our lives for the better, Brian Clegg: A reference tool for informed modern living that separates scientific truth from media myth.
The quantum age: how the physics of the very small has transformed our lives, Brian Clegg: Acclaimed popular science author Brian Clegg demonstrates how quantum physics underpins everyday life.
Alternative Approaches in Music Education: Case Studies from the Field, Ann Clements: This book provides personalized case studies of music programs that are engaging in alternative approaches. The diversity of these real-world case studies will inspire questioning and curiosity, stimulate lively discussion and innovation, and provide much food for thought.
Scrap patchwork: traditionally modern quilts-organize your stash to tell your color story, Sandra Clemons: Sew 13 scrappy quilts with color palettes so sophisticated, you won't believe they're from scraps! Blending the best of modern and traditional quilting, these projects pair fresh fabrics with classic block designs and trusted techniques. Learn to organize your fabric and choose winning color combinations. Each quilt features design notes to help you get the look you want when "shopping" your own stash.
HalflLife: the divided life of Bruno Pontecorvo, physicist or spy, F E Close
The dwarves of death, Jonathan Coe
The house of sleep, Jonathan Coe
The master of Petersburg, J M Coetzee
Colossus, Alexander Cole: Babylon, 323 BC. Alexander the Great has survived every effort to kill him. Restless, ruthless he wonders which world to conquer next. He has a new weapon - the war elephants he brought back from India. He also has a conquest in mind - the fabulous empire of Carthage. As Alexander plots, a war elephant disturbs the peace of the camp. Only one young mahout has the courage to stop his killing rampage.
Zakka style: 24 projects stitched with ease to give, use & enjoy, Rashida Coleman-Hale: "Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning "many things," is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You'll love these bright, imaginative designs-make them for yourself and everyone you know!."– Provided by publisher.
Smash your precut stash!: 13 quilts using your jelly rolls, charm squares & fat quarters with yardage, Kate Carlson Colleran: Have you ever bought the perfect stack of fat quarters, only to see that same bundle decorating your shelf two years later? Give stashed fabrics new life with 13 quilt patterns to make the most of your precut collection! Kate Carlson Colleran and Elizabeth Veit Balderrama, both of Seams Like a Dream Quilt Designs, show you the basics of how to quilt from your stash, with a special focus on color, print, and scale.
Power Pivot and Power BI: the Excel user's guide to DAX, Power Query, Power BI & Power Pivot in Excel 2010-2016, Rob Collie: Microsoft PowerPivot is a free add-on to Excel from Microsoft that allows users to produce new kinds of reports and analyses that were simply impossible before. This book tackles DAX formulas, the core capability of PowerPivot, from the perspective of the Excel audience. The techniques presented allow users to produce, in hours or even minutes, results that formerly would have taken entire teams weeks or months to produce.
How To Podcast 2015: Four Simple Steps to Broadcast Your Message to the Connected Planet, Paul Colligan: Podcasting is a powerful way to reach the connected world on the combined networks of Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and more. You, yes you, can podcast to the entire connected planet and this book will show you how - even if you don't know where to start. Despite what you may have read, part of the power podcasting lies in its simplicity.
First aid for your car: your expert guide to common problems & how to fix them, Carl Collins: Keep your car alive! What to do, and what not to do, when your car goes wrong.
Simple fixes for your car: how to do small jobs for yourself and save money, Carl Collins: If you have a chip on your windscreen, an annoying scratch on your paintwork, or a key fob that's not working, this book could save you money. There are so many simple fixes that can be made without the need to take your car to the local garage.
The Paleo Comfort Foods Bible: More Than 100 Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes for Your Favorite Foods, Anna Conrad: If you think the increasingly popular caveman diet is good for your health but a bit depressing for your taste buds, this is the book that will change your perspective on the paleo diet forever. Now you can enjoy all your favorite comfort foods without sacrificing the terrific health benefits of a grain-free, dairy-free diet. When Chef and caterer Anna Conrad was asked to provide paleo recipes for a fitness group's 28-day paleo challenge, she was a little skeptical.
Tangled secrets, Anne-Marie Conway: Maddie's life is a tangled mess of secrets. She's grieving for Nan, struggling for Mum's attention, and scared she's losing Dad too. She keeps everything knotted up inside, unable to find her voice ... until she's paired with Kieran Black - the bad-boy troublemaker in her class - and finds her confidence growing.
Never let go, Gloria Cook: Unassuming widow Dorrie Resterick has her hands full planning a welcome-home party for her honeymooning niece Verity, even as a newcomer to the village and unexplained problems in Verity's marital home bring further complications.
In the High Valley, Susan Coolidge: Narrates the story of the cousins from Britain, Lionel and Imogen, on a visit to their American counterparts. Clover, Katy Carr's sister, is now happily married. She is at her wits end with Imogen's prejudices and Katy makes a comeback. "Curly Locks" - is an additional short story which shows Dr. Carr, the father of Katy and Clover, with one of his little patients.
In the High Valley, Susan Coolidge: In the High Valley - Belongs to the What Katy Did series and narrates the story of the cousins from Britain, Lionel and Imogen, on a visit to their American counterparts. Clover, Katy Carr's sister, is now happily married. She is at her wits end with Imogen's prejudices and Katy makes a comeback. "Curly Locks" - is an additional short story which shows Dr. Carr, the father of Katy and Clover, with one of his little patients.
My life in a cat house: true tales of love, laughter, and living with five felines, Gwen Cooper: "This collection of eight purr-fect cat stories is filled with all the humour and heart Gwen's devoted readership has come to know and love" – Provided by publisher.
No escape, N J Cooper
Storm chaser, Andrew Cope: Book 11 in the Spy Dog adventures - now a number 1 bestselling series! It's raining chickens! An unusual storm cloud has been hovering over Brickfield town and LARA knows that something isn't quite right about it - it smells, sort of . . . chickeny. The people of Brickfield are becoming strangely grumpy so LARA, Spy Dog extraordinaire, must investigate.
The Afghan War in 2013: meeting the challenges of transition. Volume I, The challenges of leadership and governance, Anthony H Cordesman: After more than a decade of fighting in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies are set to transfer security responsibilities to Afghan forces in 2014. This transition poses many challenges, and much will depend on the future of Afghan politics, governance, corruption, development, security, and economics. How the United States manages the transition is vital for any hopes of creating a secure Afghanistan, as well as preventing the reemergence of the Taliban and other terrorist groups.
Sharpe's rifles, Bernard Cornwell: In the bitter winter of 1809 the French are winning the war in Spain and Britain's forces are retreating towards Corunna, with Napoleon's victorious armies in pursuit. Lieutenant Richard Sharpe and a detachment of Riflemen are cut off from the British army and surrounded by enemy troops. Their only hope of escape is to accept the help of an unlikely ally, a Spanish cavalry officer, Major Blas Vivar.
Sharpe's prey: Richard Sharpe and the expedition to Copenhagen, 1807, Bernard Cornwell: It is 1807 and Sharpe has joined the newly formed Greenjackets–but his future in the army seems hopeless. He is rescued from disgrace by General Sir David Baird, who needs a "disposable" man for a mission in Copenhagen. But unless Sharpe can complete the mission, the army will meet disaster.
Sharpe's gold: Richard Sharpe and the destruction of Almeida, August 1810, Bernard Cornwell: Only a year after its stunning victory at Talavera in July of 1809, Wellington's Peninsular army, vastly outnumbered, its coffers empty is on the brink of collapse. The Spanish government has fallen, the last Spanish armies have been crushed by the French, and all that is left are the peasants fighting the guerrilla, the "little war." But Wellington has one hope left. He knows that in the dangerous Portuguese hills lies a fortune in gold, enough gold perhaps to turn the Peninsular War around.
Sharpe's fury: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Barrosa, March 1811, Bernard Cornwell: In the winter of 1811 the war seemed lost. All Spain has fallen to the French, except for Cadiz which is now the Spanish capital and is under siege. Wellington and his British army are in Portugal, waiting for spring to spark the war to life again. Richard Sharpe and his company are part of a small expeditionary force sent to break a bridge across the River Guadiana.
Sharpe's eagle: Richard Sharpe and the Talavera Campaign, July 1809, Bernard Cornwell: Here is one of those rare novels, the first in an epic series, that completely transports the reader to an unforgettable time and place in history. At Talavera in July of 1809, Captain Richard Sharpe, bold, professional, and ruthless, prepares to lead his men against the armies of Napoleon into what will be the bloodiest battle of the war.
Three great English victories: a 3-book collection, Bernard Cornwell: On the eve of the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Azincourt comes three classic battle books of The Hundred Years War by the bestselling master of historical fiction, Bernard Cornwell, in one three-book collection for the first time. HARLEQUIN1342. The English, led by Edward III, are laying waste to the French countryside. The archers, the common men, are England's secret weapon. The French know them as Harlequins. Thomas Hookton is one of these archers.
Sharpe's escape: Richard Sharpe and the Bussaco Campaign, 1811, Bernard Cornwell: The year is 1810, and the British Army is struggling against the confident French, who are assailing Portugal once again. As British soldiers cross into Spain, they find a hunger-ridden, depleted land. In the middle of the chaos is Captain of the Light Company, Richard Sharpe, who has found a new nemesis in Ferragus, a duplicitous Portuguese man well-connected with the French invaders.
Seminary boy, John Cornwell
Imperfect passage: a sailing story of vision, terror, and redemption, Michael Cosgrove: Turning sixty isn't the end; it's only the beginning. Michael Cosgrove had a beautiful family, a successful career, and a lovely Southern California home overlooking the Pacific Ocean. At age sixty, he decided to leave all that behind to sail around the world. With the vision of rugged individualism and salty tales to share with his grandchildren, Cosgrove quickly realized that sailing around the world wasn't as easy as he had imagined.
Tom Tom, Colin Cotterill: Someone is stalking a local nurse and Jimm is asked to help find the culprit. Instead Jimm uncovers a hot bed of local perversion. Who is the guilty party? Number Ten: Tom Tom is the tenth in a new series of Colin Cotterill short stories featuring his female news reporter and detective, Jimm Juree. Fans of Jimm know her from the four novels where, with the help of the members of her strange family, she usually solves the crime. Move over Miss Marple, Jimm Juree does it for the 21st century.
Fanciful Felties from Mummysam: Sew People to Meet, Places to Go & Things to Do, Samantha Cotterill: You'll love these charming felt softies with European flair.
Outback princess, Lexxie Couper: Farpoint Creek Cattle Station, Australia. Her friends think she's crazy to fly half-way around the world for a man she met online...but, wouldn't you take a chance to find true love? Unfortunately for Annie, things don't turn out as planned, which is bad, or is it? Annie Prince has impetuously flown halfway 'round the world to visit a sexy cowboy she met online–only to find herself stranded in Sydney. Seems she and Dylan crossed wires, and he's on his way to New York.
Nettie's secret, Dilly Court: Seven Dials, London, 1875. Thanks to her hapless father, Nettie Carroll has had to grow up quickly. While Nettie is sewing night and day to keep food on the table, her gullible father has trusted the wrong man, again. Left with virtually nothing but the clothes they stand up in, he's convinced that their only hope lies across the English Channel in France. Nettie has little but her dreams left to lose. Even far from home trouble follows them, with their enemies quietly drawing closer.
Make a statement, Katie Covington: From runways to boutiques, statement jewelry has become the coveted accessory. In Make a StatementMake a Statement will inspire readers to craft pieces to dress up any outfit.
Devil in the sky, Greg Cox
No time like the past, Greg Cox: Stardate 6122.5. A diplomatic mission to the planet Yusub erupts in violence when ruthless Orion raiders attempt to disrupt the crucial negotiations by force. Caught in the midst of a tense and dangerous situation, Captain James T. Kirk of the U.S.S. Enterprise finds an unexpected ally in the form of an enigmatic stranger who calls herself "Annika Seven.–from back cover.
The rings of time, Greg Cox: Colonel Shaun Christopher, commanding the first manned mission to Saturn in 2020, and Captain Kirk, sent to stop a planet's rings from falling apart, try to cope with their new situations after they switch places.
To reign in hell: the exile of Khan Noonien Singh, Greg Cox: To Reign in Hell chronicles the fifteen years between the Original Series episode 'Space Seed' and the feature film 'The Wrath of Khan' - now widely regarded as a landmark in the Star Trek universe. Defeated by Captain James T. Kirk and exiled with his few remaining followers to the isolation of Ceti Alpha V, Khan Noonien Singh is marooned on a planet that has suddenly transformed into a hostile wasteland, where he and his band of acolytes must fight for their very lives.
Weather for dummies, John D Cox: "A handy reference to the awesome forces of nature we witness every day. For anyone who is dazzled by dramatic displays of wind, thunder, and lightning, Weather For Dummies is an indispensable guide to the basic science behind these daily phenomena. From frontal systems to jet streams, this book gives you the tools you need to understand the climate around you.
Battle for Inspector West, John Creasey: Inspector Roger ('Handsome') West of Scotland Yard has to deal with a millionaire who is being blackmailed, a kidnapped bride who is threatened with the horrors of an international vice racket and an utterly evil gangster from whose clutches no one is safe. This is a nightmare battle that he must win.
Inspector West takes charge, John Creasey: Extortion is the name of the game and the method is to murder anyone who might get in the way.?The Dreem? factory and much else is at stake. Inspector West has to unravel it all at gun point, but not without difficulty and surprise.
Meet The Baron, John Creasey: John Mannering ('The Baron') makes his first appearance. Lord Fauntley shows off both his daughter and the security surrounding his precious jewels. Mannering is attracted to both. Money is tight and he plans a burglary, but this fails and unexpected consequences result. One of the many twists occurs as the police seek Mannering's help.
Terror for the Toff, John Creasey: A farm is for sale and the Toff is interested. But the owner then disappears and two excessively high offers are received. Murder is afoot and a deep mystery remains to be solved. The Toff is stretched to the limit in finding an answer to the several conundrums.
Inspector West alone, John Creasey: West has been lured into a horrific scenario. He found his face covered with scratches, his blood-stained clothes not his own, and an axe with his fingerprints all over it beside a dead young girl. The police had been called and Chief Inspector Roger West of Scotland Yard looked to be framed for murder.
Suffer the children, Adam Creed: London. A paedophile is brutally murdered in his own home, and to protect other known offenders the police must interview the families of their victims.
Timeline, Michael Crichton
Juicing & smoothies for dummies, Pat Crocker: Lose weight and cleanse your body with juices and smoothies Losing weight and being healthy is often on our minds, but not everyone has the time to spend several hours a week at the gym. The beauty of dieting and cleansing with juices and smoothies is that you can take them anywhere, and they only take minutes to prepare.
I was told there'd be cake, Sloane Crosley: Wry, hilarious, and profoundly genuine, this debut collection of literary essays is a celebration of fallibility and haplessness in all their glory. From despoiling an exhibit at the Natural History Museum to provoking the ire of her first boss to sicking the cops on her mysterious neighbour, Crosley can do no right despite the best of intentions - or perhaps because of them.
Halfway perfect, Julie Cross: Eve's time as a fashion model nearly destroyed her and now she is determined to build a career behind the camera after landing a photography internship in New York City, bringing her face to face with her dark past, her ex, and an up-and-coming male model named Alex who is falling for her.
Christmas past, Glenice Crossland
The ever open door, Glenice Crossland
Texas hold 'em poker: rules and tips, Isabel Croucher: A step-by-step guide to playing the most popular Poker game around. Played with a typical 52-card pack, Texas Hold 'Em is now extremely popular not just in casinos and card rooms, but also on the Internet and at home.
The Peruvian kitchen: traditions, ingredients, tastes, and techniques in 100 delicious recipes, Morena Cuadra: Peruvian food has been climbing the culinary ladder at full speed, praised by the untrained palate of the average traveler and by food experts alike. Local Peruvian chefs are quickly gaining international celebrity status, opening restaurants in major cities around the world. Peru's millenary staple ingredients, such as quinoa, maca, and purple potatoes, have finally reached beyond their country's boundaries, and are seducing people of every background.
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The Spanish game, Charles Cumming: For six years, Alec Milius has escaped the past. In Madrid, he has rebuilt his life, but remains in exile and in danger. Slightly older, and much wiser, than the young spy who first impressed MI6, he has kept his fatal attraction to secrets. So when a prominent politician mysteriously disappears, Alec is lured back into the spying game. Only this time he operates without the protection of any official agency–isolated and expendable, with nobody to turn to if things go wrong. And they soon do.
The Trinity Six, Charles Cumming: Europe is still littered with the darkest secrets of the Cold War. And the most deadly revelation of them all is about to be made! Hard-up Russia expert Dr Sam Gaddis finally has a lead for a book that could set his career back on track. He has staggering new information about an unknown sixth member of the infamous Cambridge spy ring – a man who has evaded detection for his entire life.
A spy by nature, Charles Cumming: Alec Milius is young, smart and ambitious. He also has a talent for deception. When a chance encounter opens the door to a career with MI6, he is desperate to make his mark. But life as a spy begins to take a terrible toll on himself and those around him, and soon Alec is chasing not just success but survival. Forced to work alone, he spins a web of deceit that traps him centre stage in a game of global espionage.
The organic composting handbook: techniques for a healthy, abundant garden, Dede Cummings: Great compost is one of the most important secrets of successful organic gardening. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the various methods of composting and how to adapt them to your home and garden. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this will be a welcome addition to every organic gardener's library.
The stress management sourcebook, J Barton Cunningham: Annotation It's no secret that there is a near-epidemic of stress and stress-related diseases in the United States. Here with the cure is The Stress Management Sourcebook. Filled with useful stress-assessment tests and practical, holistic stress-reduction techniques, this second edition will enable readers to "tame the dragon" of stress in their daily lives.
The Bradshaw variations, Rachel Cusk
Arlington Park, Rachel Cusk
In the fold, Rachel Cusk: As a student, Michael is enfolded in the seeming warmth of his friend Adam's bohemian family. As an adult whose marriage is falling apart like his townhouse, he sees an invitation to help Adam and the other Hanburys with the lambing on their English country estate as an opportunity to capture something that has been missing from his life.
The bootlegger: an Isaac Bell adventure, Clive Cussler: "It is 1920, and both Prohibition and bootlegging are in full swing. When Isaac Bell's boss and lifelong friend Joseph Van Dorn is shot and nearly killed leading the high-speed chase of a rum-running vessel, Bell swears to him that he will hunt down the lawbreakers, but he doesn't know what he is getting into. When a witness to Van Dorn's shooting is executed in a ruthlessly efficient manner invented by the Russian secret police, it becomes clear that these are no ordinary criminals.
Art + fashion: collaborations and connections between icons, E P Cutler: "A volume of magnificent proportions, Art + Fashion is as exciting and elegant as the creative partnerships it celebrates. Spanning numerous eras, men and women's fashion, and a wide range of art mediums, these 25 collaborative projects reveal the astonishing work that results when luminaries from the art world (such as Pollock, Haring, and Hirst) come together with icons of the fashion world (including Saint Laurent, Westwood, McQueen).
Life sentence, Judith Cutler
Staging death, Judith Cutler
The food detective, Judith Cutler
Death in Elysium, Judith Cutler: When a local lad Jodie employed to help in her garden disappears, along with Jodie's expensive camera, everyone around her is inclined to assume the worst. Only Jodie and the missing boy's friend Mazza are convinced of his innocence. But Burble's disappearance marks the start of a series of disturbing incidents which escalate in intensity - until the body shows up, and Jodie must use her well-honed negotiating and networking skills to unmask a ruthless killer.
Power games, Judith Cutler: Just when Detective Sergeant Kate Power thought her life was improving, things start to get complicated. What seemed like a straightforward series of arson attacks results in the death of a vagrant - and the case is removed from Kate's hands. And a quiet tennis lesson is interrupted by the discovery of a woman's body in the tennis centre's shower.
Dying for millions, Judith Cutler: Why would anyone want him dead?Rock musician Andy Rivers has hordes of adoring fans and campaigns for one good cause after another. So why would anyone want him dead? It begins harmlessly enough: mild vandalism, funeral flowers left on the bonnet of his car, but suddenly it becomes clear that Andy's persecutor is deadly serious.
Will power, Judith Cutler: Still finding her feet in Birmingham. DS Kate Power is back in the Fraud SquadStill finding her feet in Birmingham, DS Kate Power is back in the Fraud Squad, under-staffed, under-funded and under the leadership of a hostile boss, jealous of Kate's relationship with DI Graham Harvey.
Green and pleasant land, Judith Cutler: Newly-retired, ex-Chief Superintendent Fran Harman and her partner Mark have volunteered to assist West Mercia police in reinvestigating an unsolved crime. Twenty years ago, a car was found abandoned on an isolated road running through the Wyre Forest, its hazard lights still flashing, the passenger door open. In the back, were two child seats. One was empty; in the other lay a desperately ill baby. Neither the baby's mother nor the elder child were ever seen again.
Cold pursuit, Judith Cutler: When a colleague becomes seriously ill, Chief Superintendent Fran Harman has to delay her impending retirement to oversee an investigation into a recent spate of 'happy-slappings' and minor assaults in the area. The wave of incidents has ignited a media furore and Fran soon finds herself having to spend as much time trying to control the press as trying to catch the criminals.
Dying on principle, Judith Cutler: The third crime novel featuring Sophie RiversSophie seems to have fallen on her feet when she gets a new job - at George Muntz College, which is just yards from her Birmingham home and has lavish facilities and equipment. But she is soon to learn that all is not as comfortable as it seems.
Shadow of the past, Judith Cutler: Tobias Campion is happily settled as vicar at Moreton Priory. He finds the new lady living of Moreton Hall a charming and generous spirited member of his parish who is only too willing to help Tobias and his friend Dr. Hansard look after the less fortunate in the community. Lady Chase's nephew, Marcus Bramhall, however is another kettle of fish. No sooner has he moved his entire family into the Hall, under the pretence of concern for his aunt's recent widow status, than things start going awry.
Burying the past, Judith Cutler: Fran is preparing for her forthcoming wedding to Assistant Chief Constable Mark Turner, but renovations at the rectory they plan to move into are disrupted by the discovery of a skeleton buried in the vegetable patch. As investigations into its identity progress, it's also clear that Mark's two grown-up children are less than ecstatic at the prospect of their father's forthcoming nuptials. In fact, at least one of them seems to be behaving very strangely indeed.
Silver guilt, Judith Cutler: Lina Townend is making a name for herself as an antiques dealer, in partnership with her old friend, Griff Tripp. When she is accused of stealing an item she is selling for her father, the disreputable Lord Elham, her plight attracts the attention of Piers, a handsome fellow dealer. But is Piers all he seems? And what about the kindly policeman investigating the case? There's only one person she can really trust–Griff. But when violence threatens him, Lina has a difficult decision to make.
Ring of guilt, Judith Cutler: Antiques dealer Lina Townend spots a dead body in a field and calls the police, only for it to promptly vanish. Then she is accused of stealing two Anglo-Saxon rings. No one seems to believe she's innocent of either murder or theft.
Double fault, Judith Cutler: Chief Superintendent Fran Harman and her fiancé are drawn into a desperate search for a missing child on the same day that several skeletons are found in a building site.
The Chinese takeout, Judith Cutler: 'Streetwise Josie is one of the rare women who can keep a secret for twenty years, has gumption, bravado and a diet that works. Any reader over forty will want to put up a poster of her' – Good Book Guide.
Guilt edged, Judith Cutler: When a middle-aged woman enters Lina Townend's antiques shop wanting to sell a white Beswick china horse which she claims is a cherished heirloom, Lina's instincts tell her to avoid the sale. Suddenly, wherever she goes, Lina sees the supposedly rare white horses. Something strange is afoot, but it is only the tip of the iceberg. Soon, with her business partner Griff laid up in hospital and her relationship with her boyfriend Morris floundering, Lina doesn't know where to turn.
The missing of Clairdelune, Christelle Dabos: When Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight. Her gift–the ability to read the secret history of objects–is now known by all, and there can be no greater threat to the nefarious denizens of her icy adopted home than this. Beneath the golden rafters of Pole's capitol, she discovers that the only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic and emotionally distant fiancé?.
Miss Dahl's voluptuous delights: recipes for every season, mood and appetite, Sophie Dahl: Presents a collection of one hundred recipes for balanced dishes that celebrate the joys of cooking with simple ingredients, along with a narrative of the celebrity model's quest to find a healthy way of eating and enjoying food.
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Untangled: guiding teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood, Lisa Damour: "Lisa Damour, Ph. D., director of the internationally renowned Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, pulls back the curtain on the teenage years and shows why your daughter's erratic and confusing behavior is actually healthy, necessary, and natural. Untangled explains what's going on, prepares parents for what's to come, and lets them know when it's time to worry, "–Amazon.com.
Crisis at the cathedral, Jeanne M Dams: When Dorothy Martin and her husband Alan meet the wealthy Ahmad family, they are charmed by their courtesy, their perfect English, their delightful children and their commitment to peace. So when Mr and Mrs Ahmad disappear without trace, leaving their children asleep in the local inn, Dorothy feels compelled to find out what's happened to them.
Path to happiness: the inspirational story of my wife, Craig Daniel: Imagine growing up in poverty, in a small town where everybody else was rich. Imagine growing up Jewish, in a small town where everybody else was Catholic. Imagine growing up as an only child, only to later discover that you weren't.
Timeless landscape design: the four-part master plan, Mary Palmer Dargan: The most important ingredients of a powerful landscape are usually not plants, flowers, buildings, or trees. The key to success lies in the basic tools of visual art: the four art elements (line, color, form, and texture) and the broader principles of design such as proportion, scale, and focalization. All gardens that have stood the test of time convey the power these tools hold over the human imagination.
Czech mate, Elizabeth Darrell: A new investigation for military policeman Max Rydal - Head of 26 Section Special Investigation Branch, Max Rydal, and his deputy, Sergeant Major Tom Black, are called to investigate a brutal attack on a young boy at a fancy-dress party. Meanwhile, security must be tightened ahead of a chess convention, and Max is soon caught up in a case which offers little light relief until he is introduced to one of the competing chess players, the glamorous Livya Cordwell.
Scotch mist, Elizabeth Darrell: Military dectectives Max Rydal and Tom Black investigate after a fireworks display and bonfire explode, sending flaming debris over the spectators, that results in the death of the wife of the Drumdorran Fusiliers' Pipe Major.
The high flyer: a Ben Norton aviation mystery, Elizabeth Darrell: Twelve years after World War I, former Flight Sergeant Ben Norton must discover the truth behind his wartime colleague's death. 1930. The Lance family, major shareholders in Marshfield Aviation, watch in horror as their prototype fighter fails to pull out of a dive during a display before government and military VIPs. At the pilot's funeral, a man introduces himself to the widow as Ben Norton, a close friend of her husband during war service with the Royal Flying Corps.
The awesome, Eva Darrows: Seventeen-year-old Maggie Cunningham is tough, smart, and sassy. She's also not like other girls her age, but then, who would be when the family business is monster hunting? Combat boots, ratty hooded sweatshirts, and hair worn short so nothing with claws can get a grip, Maggie's concerns in life slant more toward survival than fashion or boys. Which presents a problem when Maggie's mother informs Maggie that she can't get her journeyman's license for hunting until she loses her virginity.
Ruby slippers, golden tears, Ellen Datlow: Fairy tales reimagined—in stories by "a distinguished company of writers" including Neil Gaiman, Joyce Carol Oates, and Tanith Lee. For many of us, the fairy tale was our first exposure to the written word and the power of storytelling. These wondrous works of magic and morality enthralled us, enchanted us, sometimes terrified us, and remain in our hearts and memories still.
Moon rush: the new space race, Leonard David: Veteran space journalist digs into the science and technology-past, present, and future-central to our explorations of Earth's only satellite, the space destination most hotly pursued today. In these rich pages, veteran science journalist Leonard David explores the moon in all its facets, from ancient myth to future "Moon Village" plans.
Jam and jeopardy, Doris Davidson: 89-year-old spinster Janet Souter has hatched a scandalous plan to test her two nephews and decide who is worthy of inheriting her wealth. Informing them of her recently acquired arsenic, she plants the seeds of murderous intent without putting her own life at risk, and the nephew who plots to kill her will receive the money.
A good voyage, Katharine Davies
The last man on the moon: astronaut Eugene Cernan and America's race in space, Don Davis: Eugene Cernan is a unique American who came of age as an astronaut during the most exciting and dangerous decade of spaceflight. His career spanned the entire Gemini and Apollo programmes, from being the first person to spacewalk all the way around our world to the moment when he left man's last footprint on the Moon as commander of Apollo 17.
Open Water Swimming: a Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes, Emma Davis: Open Water Swimming: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Triathletes is aimed at all levels of open water swimmer, from beginners right through to competing professionals. It covers all aspects of the sport: its history and health benefits; a thorough introduction to getting started; a full discussion on training equipment and how it should be used; the safety and legal aspects of choosing a suitable location for swimming; acclimatization for both the beginner and the experienced swimmer.
Garfield: search for Pooky, Jim Davis: When Pooky goes missing, Garfield sets out to find who or what has snatched his prized teddy bear.
Garfield. Unreality TV, Jim Davis: It's showtime in this second original graphic novel of Garfield! The infamous Fat Cat thinks Nermal is annoying, but he has no idea what's in store as he becomes a contestant on a reality TV programme. Join Garfield, Odie, and Jon in a series of all-new adventures from legendary Garfield and Friends show writer Mark Evanier, ongoing Garfield contributors Scott Nickel and Antonio Alfaro, and New York Times best-selling cartoonist Judd Winick (Hilo).
Garfield: the thing in the fridge, Jim Davis: Something's in the kitchen with Garfield ... and it's serving up a scary surprise for the Fat Cat's midnight snack! Garfield and Odie encounter thrills, chills, and some decidedly freaky food in this full-length tale of culinary craziness.
Double Danger, Margaret Thomson Davis: Margaret Thomson Davis's new novel is a gripping saga with plenty of twists. Double Danger tells the story of Jessica McKay, who moves to Saudi Arabia to be with her new husband, Brian. At first it seems like paradise, but after the birth of their two children, she feels threatened by terrorist attacks on the luxurious compound where they live and decides she must return home with the twins, settling in an estate that Brian has inherited in the Campsie Hills near Glasgow.
Red Alert, Margaret Thomson Davis: Red Alert is the story of the Price family and is set in a Glasgow fire station and in the world-famous Glasgow School of Art. Kirsty Price is a nice, ordinary girl and works in the fire station serving food and drink to the firefighters. She's happy in her work and her life except for the fact that she's also the daughter of Simon Price, an artist and tutor at the Glasgow School of Art.
Goodmans of Glassford Street, Margaret Thomson Davis: Goodmans of Glassford Street is the story of a successful but old-fashioned family department store and the lives and conflicts of the people who work in it, including the strong-willed matriarch Abigail Goodman. Douglas Benson, Abigail's son-in-law, is determined to gain control of the store and completely modernise it. He becomes more and more ruthless and devious in his methods to oust Abigail but Abigail is determined to hold on to the business and keep it as it is.
The Kellys of Kelvingrove, Margaret Thomson Davis: With a handsome police officer for a husband and a brand new house in a quiet, secluded street bordering Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Mae Kelly appears to have it all. But appearances can be deceptive, and Mae soon finds the demands of living at 1 Waterside Way are more than she bargained for. Glasgow in the 1970s is also proving to be a challenging place to live for some of her neighbours.
Beginning programming with C++ for dummies, Stephen R Davis: Learn to program with C++ quickly with this helpful For Dummies guide Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies, 2^nd Edition gives you plain-English explanations of the fundamental principles of C++, arming you with the skills and know-how to expertly use one of the world's most popular programming languages. You'll explore what goes into creating a program, how to put the pieces together, learn how to deal with standard programming challenges, and much more.
The trapeze artist, Will Davis: A man will endlessly torture his muscles until they shriek and complain. But he will not give in. He will take a hammer to his ceiling until neighbours begin to watch from the window and journalists knock at the door. He will continue to train and hack away at the house until it is finished and the trapeze is in place.
The loose screw: [the shocking truth about our prison system], Jim Dawkins: Jim Dawkins left home at the age of sixteen to pursue his dream of joining the army, and subsequently served with the Royal Green Jackets, including tours of Canada and Northern Ireland. During that time he learnt many important lessons in the 'University of Life' that would serve him well in the future, such as discipline, respect, pride and honour, but which, at the same time, would lead to insufferable stress as he constantly battled with his conscience and struggled to swim against the tide.
Unweaving the rainbow: science, delusion and the appetite for wonder, Richard Dawkins: A dazzling, passionate polemic against anti-science movements of all kinds. Keats accused Newton of destroying the poetry of the rainbow by explaining the origin of its colours. In this illuminating and provocative book, Richard Dawkins argues that Keats could not have been more mistaken, and shows how an understanding of science enhances our wonder of the world.
London born, Sidney Day
Kill the angel, Sandrone Dazieri: A high-speed train from Milan draws into the station in Rome, and an horrific discovery in one carriage rocks the city. Preliminary investigations are put in the hands of Deputy Police Commissioner Colomba Caselli. The police receive a message claiming responsibility for the act and announcing more murders to come, and they duly turn their attention to a small terrorist group of Islamic extremists. But investigator Dante Torre does not believe this angle.
The tea master and the detective, Aliette de Bodard: Once, the mindship known as The Shadow's Child was a military transport. Once, she leapt effortlessly between stars and planets, carrying troops and crew for a war that tore the Empire apart. Until an ambush killed her crew and left her wounded and broken. Now the war is over, and The Shadow's Child, surviving against all odds, has run away. Discharged and struggling to make a living, she has no plans to go back into space. Until the abrasive and arrogant scholar Long Chau comes to see her.
How to have a beautiful mind, Edward De Bono: Using clear, practical language, de Bono shows that by applying lateral and parallel thinking skills to your conversation you can improve your mind. By learning how to listen, make a point or manoeuvre a conversation, you can become creative and more appealing.
How to have creative ideas: 62 exercises to develop the mind, Edward De Bono: Everybody wants to be creative. Creativity makes life more fun, more interesting and more full of achievement, but too many people believe that creativity is something you are born with and that it cannot be learned. In How to Have Creative Ideas Edward de Bono - the leading authority on creative thinking - outlines 62 different games and exercises, built around random words chosen from a list, to help encourage creativity and lateral thinking.
A prince without a kingdom, Timothée de Fombelle: Vango has been in danger for as long as he can remember. He has spent his life jumping across rooftops, fleeing to mysterious islands and evading capture. But Vango will not run for much longer. The mystery of his past has started to unravel, and now, in the shadow of a rapidly changing world, Vango will face those who have haunted him for so long and finally find his true identity.
Scenic modelling: a guide for railway modellers, John de Frayssinet: This invaluable and well-illustrated book describes landscape modelling from a new perspective. It explains in detail how to design and construct a model railway in a convincing and pleasing landscape. The author has always considered that model railway dioramas are an art form and this book is brimming with advice and tips that will allow the modeller to create true-to-life landscapes.
The incredible incas, Terry Deary
Terrifying Tudors, Terry Deary
York, Terry Deary
Stratford-upon-Avon: gruesome guides, Terry Deary
The gorgeous georgians, Terry Deary
The angry aztecs, Terry Deary
Rotten rulers, Terry Deary
Ireland, Terry Deary
Cruel kings and mean queens, Terry Deary
Smashing saxons, Terry Deary
Rotten romans, Terry Deary
Wales, Terry Deary
Villainous victorians, Terry Deary
Measly middle ages, Terry Deary
London: gruesome guides, Terry Deary
Cut-throat celts, Terry Deary
Groovy greeks, Terry Deary
Savage stone age, Terry Deary
Stormin' normans, Terry Deary
Scotland, Terry Deary
Dublin: gruesome guides, Terry Deary
Terrible tudors, Terry Deary
England, Terry Deary
Awful egyptians, Terry Deary
Wicked words, Terry Deary: A humorous account of the English language and its history. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
The ruthless Romans, Terry Deary: "Ruthless Romans" reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time - from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for the gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there.
The big fat Father Christmas joke book, Terry Deary: Rib-tickling fun for the festive season. This brilliant bind-up is sure to keep you laughing right through to the New Year and beyond.
Horrible Histories: Awesome Egyptians, Terry Deary: They're not called the Awesome Egyptians for nothing! The foul pharaohs and their suffering slaves got up to all sorts of terrible tricks. Read this book to... Meet some fabulous pharaohs...
Horrible histories: Blitzed Brits, Terry Deary: Do your grandparents moan on about what life was like in the war? Want to know if they're telling the terrible truth? Read on to explore the horrible hardships the Blitzed Brits suffered while bombs dropped out of the sky! Find out what really happened in Dad's Army! See how to make a rude noise with a gas mask! Learn why the Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty! Faint at the thought of spending seven years without TV! Plus there's heaps of spiffing slang, foul food facts about rotten rati.
Horrible histories: slimy Stuarts, Terry Deary: This history book describes the more gruesome side of the Stuart period. It tells why some Stuarts ate toads, snails and fleas, which king picked his nose and never washed his hands, and who wore fish on their feet. Facts about the revolting Roundheads and ghastly Guy Fawkes are given.
Horrible histories: wicked words, Terry Deary: Read about the English language and its horrible history. It includes crazy proverbs, wacky word games and riddles.
The never game, Jeffery Deaver: A young woman has gone missing in Silicon Valley and her father has hired Colter Shaw to find her. The son of a survivalist family, Shaw is an expert tracker. Now he makes a living as a "reward seeker," travelling the country to help police solve crimes and private citizens locate missing persons. But what seems a simple investigation quickly thrusts him into the dark heart of America's tech hub and the cutthroat billion-dollar video-gaming industry.
Declarations of war, Len Deighton
Spy hook, Len Deighton
The Ipcress file, Len Deighton
Spy sinker, Len Deighton
Spy line, Len Deighton
Goodbye, Mickey Mouse, Len Deighton
Billion-dollar brain, Len Deighton
Twinkle, twinkle, little spy, Len Deighton
Only when I larf, Len Deighton
Horse under water, Len Deighton
Funeral in Berlin, Len Deighton: A ferociously cool Cold War thriller from the author of The Ipcress File. Len Deighton's third novel has become a classic, as compelling and suspenseful now as when it first exploded on to the bestseller lists. In Berlin, where neither side of the wall is safe, Colonel Stok of Red Army Security is prepared to sell an important Russian scientist to the West ' for a price. British intelligence are willing to pay, providing their own top secret agent is in Berlin to act as go-between.
London match, Len Deighton: Long-awaited reissue of the final part of the classic spy trilogy, GAME, SET and MATCH, when the Berlin Wall divided not just a city but a world. The spy who's in the clear doesn't exist' Bernard Samson hoped they'd put Elvira Miller behind bars. She said she had been stupid, but it didn't cut any ice with Bernard. She was a KGB-trained agent and stupidity was no excuse. There was one troubling thing about Mrs Miller's confession - something about two codewords where there should have been one.
Berlin game, Len Deighton: Long-awaited reissue of the first part of the classic spy trilogy, GAME, SET and MATCH, when the Berlin Wall divided not just a city but a world. East is East and West is West - and they meet in Berlin' He was the best source the Department ever had, but now he desperately wanted to come over the Wall. 'Brahms Four' was certain a high-ranking mole was set to betray him. There was only one Englishman he trusted any more: someone from the old days.
Mexico set, Len Deighton: Long-awaited reissue of the second part of the classic spy trilogy, GAME, SET and MATCH, when the Berlin Wall divided not just a city but a world. A lot of people had plans for Bernard Samson' When they spotted Erich Stinnes in Mexico City, it was obvious that Bernard Samson was the right man to 'enrol' him. With his domestic life a shambles and his career heading towards disaster, Bernard needed to prove his reliability.
Close-up, Len Deighton: The legendary, incendiary novel of the film industry back in print after 20 years. A Hollywood Babylon for our time Marshall Stone, international superstar and charismatic member of Hollywood's elite. Abundantly blessed with charm, genius and wealth, the one gift he most desires ' everlasting youth ' seems within his grasp when an eminent writer begins the star's biography. But painful memories and suppressed scandals threaten to expose the fiction of his life.
The damsel, Claire Delacroix: Once upon a time, the legendary knight Burke Fitzgavin galloped into Kiltorren Castle and fell in love with Alys, the lord's orphaned niece. But her uncle was determined that Burke marry one of his homely daughters instead. Through tricks and lies, Burke was sent away believing that Alys wanted nothing of his heart. Pledged to a Bride Quest, Burke has vowed not to return home until he finds his long-lost love.
Knights in shining armor, Claire Delacroix: Knights in Shining Armor is a digital bundle including The Temptress, The Snow White Bride, and The Crusader's Kiss. The Temptress :Bayard answers the challenge of a new Bride Quest and seeks to win Esmeraude's hand in marriage at his grandmother's insistence. He doesn't expect this mysterious maiden to offer a riddle and a challenge, much less that she will seduce him soundly when they meet.
The heart's appeal, Jennifer Delamere: Julia Bernay has come to London to become a doctor–a glorious new opportunity for women during the reign of Victoria. When she witnesses a serious accident, her quick actions save the life of barrister Michael Stephenson.
Sustainable landscaping for dummies, Owen E Dell: "Learn to: design and build a sustainable landscape like a pro; cut back on water usage ;control lawn and garden pests naturally; opt for sustainable decks, patios, fences, and more.
Bloodwitch, Susan Dennard: Loyalties will be tested as never before.The Raider King's plans to claim the Witchlands are under way. Now, his forces sow terror in the mountains, slaughtering innocents. After finding the slain, Aeduan and Iseult race for safety. And despite differing goals, they've grown to trust one another in the fight to survive. Yet the Bloodwitch keeps a secret that could change everything . . .When Merik sacrifices himself to save his friends, he is captured by the Fury.
The offering, Kimberly Derting: Charlie has grown up in a world that is dark and violent. A land fiercely ruled by an old and bitter queen and where classes were strictly divided by the language they speak. Charlie may have become the sovereign of Ludania, but the old Queen Sabara and other enemies lurk, biding their time to strike. In the final chapter of the Pledge trilogy, the battle comes to an epic conclusion.
Origins of love, Kishwar Desai
The sea of innocence, Kishwar Desai: Goa, south India. A beautiful holiday hideaway where hippies and backpackers while away the hours. But beneath the clear blue skies lies a dirty secret ... Simran Singh is desperate for a break and some time away from her busy job as a social worker-come-crime investigator. And so the unspoilt idyll of Goa seems just the place - white beaches, blue seas and no crime.
Pride, prejudice, and other flavors: a novel, Sonali Dev: Dr. Trisha Raje is San Francisco's most acclaimed neurosurgeon. But that's not enough for the Rajes, her influential immigrant family who achieved power by making its own non-negotiable rules. Trisha has been guilty of breaking all the rules, but finally has a chance to redeem herself. Up-and-coming chef DJ Caine has known people like Trisha before, people who judge him by his rough beginnings and place pedigree above character.
Hope runs: an American tourist, a Kenyan boy, a journey of redemption, Claire Diaz-Ortiz: Sammy Ikua Gachagua had lost his father to illness, his mother to abandonment, and his home to poverty. By age ten, he was living in a shack with seven other children and very little food. He entered an orphanage seeing it as a miracle with three meals a day, a bed to sleep in, and clothes on his back. When Claire Diaz-Ortiz arrived in Kenya at the end of an around-the-world journey, she decided to stay the night, climb Mt. Kenya, then head back home.
The King's daughter: a novel, Christie Dickason: The court of James I is a dangerous place, with factions led by warring cousins Robert Cecil and Francis Bacon. While Europe seethes with conflict between Protestants and Catholics, James sees himself as a grand peacemaker – and wants to make his mark by trading his children for political treaties. Henry, Prince of Wales, and his sister, Elizabeth, find themselves far more popular than their distrusted father, a perilous position for a child of a jealous king.
The Memory Palace, Christie Dickason: An epic love story set in the period of Music and Silence, for readers of Rose Tremain and Philippa Gregory. 1639. Zeal Beester, mistress of the rolling Hampshire estate of Hawkridge, is pregnant, unwed, and the King has banished her lover to the New World. The Puritan Praise-God Gifford will have her burnt at the stake for depravity. To save herself and the child, Zeal becomes the wife of Philip Wentworth, an ageing soldier and adventurer.
Cry of a seagull, Monica Dickens: Favour! Since the beginning of time, this mystical horse had been coming and going on the earth to rescue the victims of evil and injustice, and wipe out the haunting legacies of past wrongs done through human violence and stupidity. Being still only a horse, although a spirit free in eternity, he used living people as messengers to carry out his work. People like Rose, at this special age when anything is possible.
The haunting of Bellamy 4, Monica Dickens: It is October but, despite cold and rainy weather, life at the Wood Briar Hotel is busy. With school being in full swing and her weekends occupied by helping her parents at the guesthouse, Rose has her hands full. Things get even busier and Rose's life more exciting when a touring theatre group visits the area and decides to stay at the Wood Briar. Rose becomes friends with fascinating actors and dancers and for some time she forgets about the Great Gray Horse and his world.
Ballad of favour, Monica Dickens: It is late September and, with the summer season ending, the life at the Wood Briar Hotel slows down. Rose Wood goes back to school, but she still helps with running of the hotel on the weekends, when those seeking a break from the city life visit her parents' country guesthouse.
The food lover's cleanse: 140 delicious, nourishing recipes that will tempt you back into healthful eating, Sara Dickerman: Reboot your eating habits with Bon Appétit's wildly popular online plan, now expanded for the whole year with four two-week seasonal plans and 140 recipes.
The Everest files, Matt Dickinson: A thrilling journey to the dark side of Everest. In the deepest Himalaya a story is spreading like wildfire. The story of an Everest expedition unlike any other. An expedition that ended in lies, betrayal, mysterious disappearances? and death. At the heart of it all? rumours of dark forces at play. This is the mystery that eighteen-year-old Ryan Hart sets out to solve. Ryan is on a gap year adventure, working for a medical charity in Nepal.
Tefuga: a novel of suspense, Peter Dickinson
Death of a unicorn, Peter Dickinson: "For best-selling author Lady Margaret, the past is no longer a pleasant memory. Her first lover's mysterious death and the seeming inevitability of her inheriting the family's stately home are cast in new light by secrets unwillingly revisited"–P. four of cover.
Perfect Gallows: a crime novel, Peter Dickinson: Behind his practiced facade of cheerful sophistication, the renowned actor Adrian Waring is a haunted man. The ghost that torments him is from an earlier era, when a world war raged and Adrian was still Andrew, the guest and possible heir of his rich uncle, Arnold Wragge.
Where I was from, Joan Didion
A dead djinn in Cairo, P Djeli Clark: Egypt, 1912. In an alternate Cairo infused with the otherworldly, the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities investigate disturbances between the mortal and the (possibly) divine. What starts off as an odd suicide case for Special Investigator Fatma el-Sha'arawi leads her through the city's underbelly as she encounters rampaging ghouls, saucy assassins, clockwork angels, and a plot that could unravel time itself.
Party fun!, Jenny Dodd
The midnight man: the physician's tale of mystery and murder as he goes on a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury, P C Doherty: A 'Canterbury Tales' medieval mystery. As Chaucer's pilgrims shelter for the night, it's the physician's turn to enthral his fellow travellers with a terrifying tale. When Brother Anselm and his novice Stephen are summoned to the Church of St. Michael's, Chandlewick, to perform an exercism, the demons that plague the church appear to have been summoned by an infamous sorcerer known as the Midnight Man.
The Book of Fires, P C Doherty: February, 1381. A ruthless killer known as the Ignifer–Fire Bringer–is rampaging through London, bringing agonising death and destruction in his wake. He appears to be targeting all those involved in the recent trial and conviction of the beautiful Lady Isolda Beaumont, burned at the stake for the murder of her husband. As the late Sir Walter Beaumont was a close friend of the Regent, John of Gaunt orders Sir John Cranston and Brother Athelstan to investigate.
Candle flame: being the thirteenth of the sorrowful mysteries of Brother Athelstan, P C Doherty: February, 1381. London lies frozen in the grip of one of the bitterest winters on record. The ever-rising taxes demanded by the Regent, John of Gaunt, are causing increasing resentment among the city's poor.
The herald of Hell, P C Doherty: May, 1381. The Great Revolt draws ever nearer. The Upright Men openly roam the streets of London, waiting for the violence to begin. Their mysterious envoy, the Herald of Hell, appears at night all over the city, striking terror into the hearts of those who oppose them. But who is he? When his chancery clerk is found hanged in a notorious Southwark brothel, the ruthless Thibault, John of Gaunt's Master of Secrets, summons Brother Athelstan to investigate.
The complete fabled beasts chronicles, Lari Don: It's not every day a grumpy, injured centaur appears on your doorstep. When Yann clip clops into Helen's life looking for a horse healer she decides to help him even though she's not exactly a vet. And that's just the beginning. . . Helen's first aid kit comes in very handy when she meets Yann's friends – a gang of fabled beasts with a habit of getting into trouble.
An ill wind, David Donachie
The admirals' game, David Donachie
Tested by fate, David Donachie
Blown off course, David Donachie: Lieutenant John Pearce is considering his future. Lacking funds, an occupation if he leaves naval service, or the evidence of perjury he once held against Captain Ralph Barclay, the brute who pressed he and his friends into the navy, his prospects are not promising. Ralph Barclay meanwhile has problems of his own. His wife Emily is refusing to live under the same roof as him and she has the means to get her own way: the perjury evidence Pearce believes lost at sea.
Japanese homestyle cooking: quick & delicious favorites, Susie Donald: This volume includes easy-to-follow instructions for preparing various types of sushi. Also presented are other Japanese all-time favourites such as miso soup, sashimi platter, tempura, hotpot and grilled skewered chicken. All the recipes are light, healthy and delicious, and require no special skill or ingredients. This book promises a delightful venture into the world of Japanese cuisine.
Oh behave!: dogs from Pavlov to Premack to Pinker, Jean Donaldson: Here's more of everything you love from author Jean Donaldson: snappy, research-based answers to common dog behaviour questions, humorous insights into the human half of living and working with dogs all in the form of Q & As for easy reading.
Project: Wolf world, Tommy Donbavand: Special Agent Fangs Enigma and his sidekick, werewolf Agent Puppy Brown, were recruited by secret intelligence agency MP1 (Monster Protection, 1st division) to stop the world's super(natural) villains and monster criminals from realizing their evil plans. In Project: Wolf World, werewolf and supervillain Lucien Claw has a plan to turn everyone on the planet into a wolf. Agents Fangs and Brown will have to fight tooth and claw to stop him.
Kidnap, Tommy Donbavand: Joe and his mum are homeless and in deep financial trouble. Then the teenager is made an offer he can't refuse, and he agrees to a one-off job that could get his family back on their feet.
You, me, and the sea: a novel, Meg Donohue: As a child, Merrow Shawe believes she is born of the sea: strong, joyous, and wild. Her beloved home is Horseshoe Cliff, a small farm on the coast of Northern California where she spends her days exploring fog-cloaked bluffs, swimming in the cove, and basking in the light of golden sunsets as her father entertains her with fantastical stories.
An Everyday Miracle, Jim Dornan: Eminent obstetrician and gynaecologist Jim Dornan gives a unique insight into the world of pregnancy, birth and women's health.
The kid's book of simple everyday science, Kelly Doudna: "These simple science activities will have young kids searching the house for everyday items to learn about temperature, pressure, water, air, heat, and plants! Each easy and fun activity includes how-to photos, simple instructions, short explanations, and introduces beginning math principles.
Hades' daughter, Sara Douglass: Ancient Greece is a place where mortals are the play things of the gods - but at the core of their city-state is a Labyrinth, where mortals can shape the heavens to their own design. When Theseus comes away from the Labyrinth with the prize and his beloved, the Mistress of the Labyrinth, his future seems assured. But she bears him only a daughter - and when he casts her aside for this, the world changes. From that day forward, the Labyrinths decay, and power fades from the city-states.
How to create a new vegetable garden: producing a beautiful and fruitful garden from scratch, Charles Dowding
The last concubine, Lesley Downer
Diary of a dead man on leave, David Downing: In April 1938, a man calling himself Josef Hofmann arrives at a boarding house in Hamm, Germany, and lets a room from the widow who owns it. Fifty years later, Walter Gersdorff, the widow's son, who was eleven years old in the spring of 1938, discovers the carefully hidden diary the boarder had kept during his stay, even though he should never have written any of its contents down.
Bomber, Paul Dowswell: One in five never returned.Every boy dreams of flying, but in war that dream can turn into a nightmare. Harry Friedman is the gunner of the Macey May, an American Flying Fortress stationed in East Anglia. The Second World War is raging and the Nazis have swept over Europe. The crews of every Flying Fortress face terrible odds on their bombing missions. To make it through alive, Harry will need luck on his side and courage...Courage to keep going when he has watched close friends die.
The Second World War, Paul Dowswell: Twelve extraordinary stories from the Second World War, perfect for history enthusiasts.
The sign of four, Arthur Conan Doyle: A beautiful young woman seeks the help of Holmes and Watson when the mysterious benefactor who has been sending her a pearl each year since her father disappeared wants to meet her. Involved are a priceless hoard of Indian treasure and a murderer whose trademark is "the sign of four.
The deportees and other stories, Roddy Doyle
Paddy Clarke ha, ha, ha, Roddy Doyle
Rory & Ita, Roddy Doyle
Paula Spencer, Roddy Doyle
The dead republic, Roddy Doyle
The snapper, Roddy Doyle
Pieces of eight, John Drake
Skull and bones, John Drake
Latin dance, Elizabeth Drake-Boyt: Latin dance forms enjoy great popularity in the United States for reasons beyond being exuberant and enjoyable dance styles. The Prohibition era sent American tourists to Cuba, where they learned adaptations of Latin dances and brought them back home, while the tango of Argentina first arrived in the United States almost 100 years ago.
The boy who followed his father into Auschwitz, Jeremy Dronfield: In 1939, Gustav Kleinmann, a Jewish upholsterer in Vienna, was seized by the Nazis. Along with his teenage son, Fritz, he was sent to Buchenwald in Germany. There began an unimaginable ordeal that saw the pair beaten, starved and forced to build the very concentration camp they were held in. When Gustav was set to be transferred to Auschwitz, a certain death sentence, Fritz refused to leave his side.
Ethnic knitting exploration: Lithuania, Iceland, and Ireland, Donna Druchunas
Digital destiny: how the new age of data will transform the way we work, live, and communicate, Shawn DuBravac: A New York Times Our world is about to change. In Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Change the Way We Live, Work, and Communicate It means that some of mankind's most pressing problems, such as hunger, disease, and security, will finally have a solution. It means that the rise of driverless cars could save thousands of American lives each year, and perhaps hundreds of thousands more around the planet.
Child of the North: memories of a northern childhood, Piers Dudgeon
Cobweb, Margaret Duffy
Blood substitute, Margaret Duffy: Patrick Gillard and Ingrid Langley, late of MI5 and now working as consultants for SOCA, are called in to investigate when a policeman's horribly mutilated body is found with the initials' R.K.A carved on his torso. At the same time, DCI James Carrick asks them to make enquiries on a private matter: he has discovered that his father, Robert Kennedy, whom he thought long dead, is not only alive but a criminal. Can there be a connection between the two cases? ...
Tainted ground, Margaret Duffy: Having left the army, Patrick Gillard is at a loose end until his old friend James Carrick recruits him into the police, unfortunately at a higher rank than James. The discovery of three corpses, hung by their heels with their throats slit, forces an investigation.
Ashes to ashes, Margaret Duffy: Patrick Gillard's father seeks his help when disturbing claims are made about a recent cremation.Currently on leave, Patrick Gillard is considering whether to carry on his hazardous job as 'adviser' to the National Crime Agency when his father, the local rector, asks for his help. A local woman, Mrs Anne Peters, has paid him a visit, convinced that the wrong body was cremated at her late husband's recent funeral.
The last Cavalier: being the adventures of Count Sainte-Hermine in the age of Napoleon, Alexandre Dumas
Fatlands, Sarah Dunant: A PI signs on as bodyguard to a spoiled teenager-but the simple job explodes in murder in this crime novel from a CWA Silver Dagger Award-winning author Chaperoning a rebellious teenager around London isn't how private eye Hannah Wolfe planned to spend the weekend. But a job's a job, especially when it comes from her mentor, ex-cop Frank Comfort. Mattie Shepherd is supposed to celebrate her fourteenth birthday with an extravagant shopping spree followed by an evening at the theater.
Under My Skin, Sarah Dunant: A private eye infiltrates a health spa in this witty crime novel from the CWA Silver Dagger Award-winning author of The Birth of Venus Dead carp floating in the Jacuzzi isn't the latest youth and beauty elixir for the elite patrons of Castle Dean spa, and owner Olivia Marchant is desperate to find the culprit before she loses all her clients.
Cricket wonderful cricket, John Duncan: In this fascinating collection of interviews, John Duncan explores the eccentric and absorbing game of cricket in conversation with twenty of the most respected names in British culture, entertainment, sport, business and politics. The Duke of Edinburgh, Sir Michael Parkinson, Rory Bremner, Sir Tim Rice, Alan Davies, Sir Martin Sorrell, Barry Norman, Chris Tarrant, Bill Wyman, Sir John Major and Nicholas Parsons are among those who feature in Cricket Wonderful Cricket.
Ransom, Lois Duncan: Five high school students are kidnapped and held for ransom.
Song of treason, Jeremy Duns: May 1, 1969. Blackmailed into serving Moscow, double agent Paul Dark now finds himself a target for both exposure, and assassination. Desperate to escape his predicament, Dark gambles everything on one last throw of the dice, exposing his Soviet handler to the British. But before long, he finds he has no choice but to go on the run again, and the race is on to stop a deadly conspiracy that dates back to the early years of the Cold War.
Dean Spanley, Lord Dunsany
Fair game, Alan Durant: In the year 2074, sports are only played on simulators. Until young Billy B. is sent to Deep Space 7 penal colony fora computer crime and learns the thrill of "real" sport ...
News of Paul Temple, Francis Durbridge
Paul Temple and the front page men, Francis Durbridge
The flying bedroom, Heather Dyer: Elinor's bedroom looks ordinary. But it's not. When Elinor goes to sleep, her bedroom can fly ... Elinor never knows where she'll wake up. A tropical island, in a theatre show, helping pirates, on the moon ... But her bedroom will always bring her safely home. These magical adventures work equally well for children to read themselves or for parents to read aloud.
Learning MySQL and MariaDB, Russell J T Dyer: "With an easy, step-by-step approach, this guide shows beginners how to install, use, and maintain the world's most popular open source database: MySQL. You'll learn through real-world examples and many practical tips, including information on how to improve database performance. Database systems such as MySQL help data handling for organizations large and small handle data, providing robust and efficient access in ways not offered by spreadsheets and other types of data stores.
OMG!: I'm in love with a geek!, Rae Earl: Hattie Moore is fourteen and thinks she might be in love ... with a geek! This is the year Hattie wants to find real FULL ON love. No more McFitties, but real, long-term love. And she thinks she knows who with.
The common rule: habits of purpose for an age of distraction, Justin Whitmel Earley: Habits form us more than we form them. The modern world is a machine of a thousand invisible habits, forming us into anxious, busy, and depressed people. We yearn for the freedom and peace of the gospel, but remain addicted to our technology, shackled by our screens, and exhausted by our routines. But because our habits are the water we swim in, they are almost invisible to us.
Red Icon, Sam Eastland: In the midst of the fighting, two Russian soldiers seek refuge in the crypt of a German church. There, clutched in the hands of a skeleton priest, they find The Shepherd; a priceless icon thought to have been destroyed long ago. When news of its discovery reaches Moscow, Stalin calls upon his most trusted investigator, Inspector Pekkala, once a favorite of Tsar and known to all of Russia as The Emerald Eye.
Shadows and lies, Marjorie Eccles
Broken music, Marjorie Eccles
After Clare, Marjorie Eccles: "Lady Emily Fitzallan has returned to the country house where she spent her childhood for a family wedding. Leysmorton Manor brings back many memories, especially of her elder sister Clare, who vanished one day after going for a walk, never to return. But the disturbing discovery of a soldier's skeleton at the base of an ancient Yew tree brings the past shockingly into the present. Could the man's untimely death have its roots in Clare's disappearance, which occurred almost half a century ago ..
Networking self-teaching guide: OSI, TCP, James Edwards: "IT professionals who want to move into the networking side in a corporate or enterprise setting will find the detailed content they need to get up to speed on the very latest networking technologies; plus, current networking professionals will find this a valuable and up-to-date resource. This hands-on guide is designed so that you can select, design, and implement an actual network using the tutorials and steps in the book.
Take my breath away, Martin Edwards
Deadly pleasures: a Crime Writers' Association anthology, Martin Edwards: Collects eighteen mysteries from members of the Crime Writers' Association, including Simon Brett, Christopher Fowler, and Peter Robinson.
Guilty Parties: a Crime Writers' Association Anthology, Martin Edwards: Severn House is proud to be publishing a collection of new stories from the glittering talent of the members of the Crime Writers' Association, including Judith Cutler, Christopher Fowler, Phil Lovesey and N.J. Cooper.
Sweetwater's simple home: sew something handmade for every room: 35 projects, Karla Eisenach: 35 beginner-friendly projects, including quilts, pillows, table linens, and accessories - many can be made in a day or less.
Dynasty: a novel, Robert S Elegant: Founder of the Sekloong dynasty of Hong Kong, Sir Jonathan, the illegitimate offspring of an Irish adventurer and his Chinese mistress, overcame colonial prejudice to build a vast and influential trading empire spanning half a century.
The breakthrough challenge: 10 ways to connect today's profit with tomorrow's bottom line, John Elkington: "Much has been said about corporate social responsibility, and most organizations already understand that they must realign their traditional focus on profit alone to measure results in terms of their economic, social, and environmental effects.
Across enemy seas, Laura Elliott: Evacuated by ship from Blitz-stricken London, Charles and Wes survive deadly submarine attacks to reach America. Together, the boys struggle to come to terms with their new life on a family farm - working alongside German POWs in the fields.
Blackpool at war: a history of the Flyde Coast during the Second World War, John Ellis: Although it escaped bombing raids, Blackpool played an important rolle in the Second World War as a centre for training - with numerous airfields and factories surrounding the area. This book is the first to offer a dedicated history of the town in the period. It includes many interesting stories such as the people's playground, the Freckleton Air Disaster and an event-by-event account of activities.
Walking by night, Kate Ellis: Late one evening, a drunk teenage girl reports stumbling across a body in the local ruined abbey while taking a short cut home. But when no body is found, only Detective Inspector Joe Plantagenet believes her. Then a woman is reported missing, and Joe finds himself caught up in a complex investigation, where nothing is as it first appears.
The man who lives with wolves, Shaun Ellis
Paingod and other delusions, Harlan Ellison
City on the edge of forever, Harlan Ellison: "The original teleplay that became the classic Star Trek episode, with an expanded introductory essay by Harlan Ellison 'The City on the Edge of Forever' has been surrounded by controversy since the airing of an "eviscerated" version–which subsequently has been voted the most beloved episode in the series' history. In its original form, 'The City on the Edge of Forever' won the 1966-67 Writers Guild of America Award for best teleplay. As aired, it won the 1967 Hugo Award.
Approaching oblivion: road signs on the treadmill toward tomorrow, Harlan Ellison: In these stories Harlan Ellison outdoes himself, rampaging like a mad thing through love ("Cold Friend", "Kiss of Fire", "Paulie Charmed the Sleeping Woman"), hate ("Knox", "Silent in Gehenna"), sex ("Catman", "Erotophobia"), lost childhood ("One Life, Furnished in Early Poverty") and into such bizarre subjects as the problems of blue-skinned, eleven-armed Yiddish aliens, what it's like to witness the end of the world and what happens on the day the planet Earth swallows Barbra Streisand.
Phoenix without ashes, Harlan Ellison: When young Devon is forbidden from marrying his beloved by the Elders of the agrarian Cypress Corners community, he begins to question not only their authority, but why the sky is metal and the ground is not, and other troubling questions.
Again, dangerous visions, Harlan Ellison: Over the course of his legendary career, Harlan Ellison has defied-and sometimes defined-modern fantasy literature, all while refusing to allow any genre to claim him. A Grand Master of the Science Fiction Writers of America, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association as well as winner of countless awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker, Ellison is as unpredictable as he is unique, irrepressible as he is infuriating.
The day of the accident, Nuala Ellwood: Sixty seconds after she wakes from a coma, Maggie's world is torn apart. The police tell her that her daughter Elspeth is dead. That she drowned when the car Maggie had been driving plunged into the river. Maggie remembers nothing. When Maggie begs to see her husband, Sean, the police tell her that he has disappeared. He was last seen on the day of their daughter's funeral.
Stark, Ben Elton
Gridlock, Ben Elton
Chart throb, Ben Elton: A blisteringly funny take on the modern phenomenon of "reality" TV Chart Throb - the ultimate pop quest, 95,000 hopefuls, three judges - but just one winner. Calvin Simms is the genius behind the show - he always wins because he always writes the rules. But this year, as he sits in judgement upon the Mingers, Clingers and Blingers whom he has pre-selected in his carefully scripted "search" for a star, he has no idea that the rules are changing.
Sea came in at midnight: a novel, Steve Erickson: & ldquo;If you read one philosophical-doomsday kinky-sex road-trip novel this year, make it this one. & rdquo; & mdash;Salon It & rsquo;s New Year & rsquo;s Eve 1999, and the members of a powerful cult are about to commit ritual suicide. Fleeing their ranks at the final moment, teenager Kristin lands in Tokyo, where she gains employment listening to clients & rsquo; stories in a & ldquo;memory hotel & rdquo; designed to address the decay of Japanese collective memory after the Second World War.
Rubicon beach: a novel, Steve Erickson: Three outsiders cross paths in an alternate America that & rsquo;s been divided in two In a dystopian Los Angeles, Cale is a newly released political prisoner under surveillance. Beset by dark visions and relegated to working in a desolate library, he & rsquo;s told, without explanation, that he & rsquo;s & ldquo;the one everyone & rsquo;s looking for.
Amnesiascope: a novel, Steve Erickson: A washed-up novelist navigates the dreamscape of a cataclysm-ravaged Los Angeles In the apocalyptic Los Angeles of Amnesiascope, time zones multiply freely, spectral figures roam the streets, and rings of fire separate the city from the rest of the country. The narrator, a former novelist, lives in a hotel and writes film criticism for a newspaper whose offices are located in a bombed-out theater.
Days between stations: a novel, Steve Erickson: In what the Guardian recently named one of the best literary debuts ever, a love triangle intersects with a lost film masterpiece and weather as turbulent as the heartLife stories converge and break away in Days Between Stations, Steve Erickson's searing first novel. At the center is the tumultuous union between Jason and Lauren, who fall in love as youths in Kansas, and later relocate to San Francisco.
Arc d'X: a novel, Steve Erickson: In a desperate effort to liberate herself, a fourteen-year-old slave–mistress to the man who invented America–finds herself flung into a different time and worldSteve Erickson's provocative reimagining of American history, Arc d'X begins with the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.
Toll the hounds: a tale of the Malazan book of the fallen, Steven Erikson
Deadhouse gates: a tale of the Malazan book of the fallen, Steven Erikson
Midnight tides, Steven Erikson
Memories of ice: a tale of the Malazan book of the fallen, Steven Erikson
House of chains, Steven Erikson
The bonehunters, Steven Erikson
Reaper's gale, Steven Erikson: A clash of warriors draws closer as Rhulad Sengar, the Emperor of a Thousand Deaths, spirals into madness, surrounded by sycophants and agents of his Machiavellian chancellor. Against this backdrop, a band of fugitives seek a way out of the empire, but one of them, Fear Sengar, must find the soul of Scabandari Bloodeye. It is his hope that the soul might help halt the Tiste Edur, and so save his brother, the emperor.
Gardens of the moon: a tale of the Malazan book of the fallen, Steven Erikson: Follows the perils of the citizens of the warring Malazan Empire.
Dust of dreams, Steven Erikson: The last great army of the Malazan Empire is resolved to make one final, defiant, heroic stand in the name of redemption. But can deeds be heroic when there is no one to witness them? The Deck of Dragons has been read, unleashing a dread power that none can comprehend ...
Power play, Gavin Esler: There are no real enemies, no real fear ' only those of our own creation. Another brilliant political adventure from the co-host of BBC's Newsnight The Anglo-American 'Special Relationship' is in deep trouble. The ambitious vice-president, Bobby Black, who wields greater influence over foreign affairs than his titular boss has fallen out with the British PM. The young British Ambassador to Washington knows he must step in.
Leonardo's swans, Karen Essex
Dee Dee's rules, Dee Dee Eustace: Dee Dee's Rules offers readers 366 interior design and architectural rules that can be applied to any interior design application. This book is great for home owners, industry professionals and those with an interest in design.
Inspired: slaying giants, walking on water, and loving the Bible again, Rachel Held Evans: If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, then what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she began a quest to better understand what the Bible is and how it is meant to be read. What she discovered changed her–and it will change you too.
The way you do anything is the way you do everything: the why of why your business isn't making more money, Suzanne Evans: "While business consultants are having you scour over profit and loss statements, the real truth is businesses don't fail: people quit. [This book] offers a ... look at how business owners fail to commit. Business success is all about mindset, and author Suzanne Evans helps you uncover your goals and blast away the obstacles that are standing in your way. She offers ways to make more money more quickly and eliminate everything that doesn't work"–Amazon.com.
Wartime at Woolworths, Elaine Everest: BOOK 3 IN THE WOOLWORTHS SERIESThe Woolworths girls have come a long way together . . .Fun loving Maisie, is devoted to her young family and her work at Woolworths. But her happy life with her RAF officer husband, their baby daughter leads her to think of the family she left behind . . . With the war now into its fourth year, what will she find when she sets about searching for them?Sarah and her husband, Alan, are blissfully happy and long for a sibling for their daughter.
Dark tides: one night, six friends, one deadly dare, Chris Ewan: When Claire Cooper was eight, her mother disappeared during Hop-tu-naa, the Manx Halloween. When Claire was eighteen, she and her friends took part in a Hop-tu-naa dare that went terribly wrong. Now in her early twenties and a police officer, what happened that Hop-tu-naa night has come back to haunt them all, and Claire must confront her deepest fears in order to stop a killer from striking again.
The book of strange new things, Michel Faber: OASIS, an Amazon Original Series, coming in 2017'I am with you always, even unto the end of the world . . .'Peter Leigh is a missionary called to go on the journey of a lifetime. Leaving behind his beloved wife, Bea, Peter sets out on a quest to take the word of God to the farthest corners of the galaxy. His mission will challenge everything - his faith, his endurance and the love that can hold two people together, even when they are worlds apart.
Under the skin, Michel Faber: A strange woman named Isserley roams the Scottish Highlands in search of juicy, well-muscled hitchhikers in Faber's menacing but unfulfilling debut novel. The opening chapters are suffused with an almost palpable sense of dread: Isserley picks up one hitchhiker after another and engages them in conversation, measuring them against a set of criteria of which the reader, as yet, is unaware.
The courage consort, Michel Faber: Three novellas include the title story, in which an a cappella ensemble is torn by conflicting artistic temperaments and sexual needs; and "The Fahrenheit Twins," in which abandoned children of anthropologists create a ritual civilization.
Into the lion's den, Linda A Fairstein: Twelve year old Devlin Quick is determined to bring a thief to justice when someone steals a page out of a rare maps book in the New York Public Library.
Memories, dreams & reflections, Marianne Faithfull: This book is a more personal history than has ever before been written by or about Marianne Faithfull. Anecdotal, conversational, intimate and revealing, this is her no-holds-barred account of her life, her friends, her triumphs and mistakes. A decade after the publication of 'Faithfull', one of the most acclaimed rock autobiographies of all time, Marianne Faithfull is back, vowing periodically leave her wicked ways behind and grow up, but finding that somehow strange things keep happening.
Silk Road, Colin Falconer
Moonfleet, John Meade Falkner: First published in 1898, and now a major TV series, Moonfleet is a riveting adventure story full of drama, mystery, revenge, pursuit, smuggling, pirates, and romance, sharing its literary canon with Treasure Island and Kidnapped. The tiny village of Moonfleet is nestled along the English coast, and every one of its inhabitants lives off the sea in one way or another.
Quilting for dummies, Cheryl Fall
The Ducati monster bible, Ian Falloon
The hunt: target, track, and attain your goals, David Farbman: "Do you consider yourself a hunter?If you have you ever dated, played sports, or held a job, then your answer should be yes. We are always hunting–trying to track down and take the things we want, the things that will make our life bigger, better, safer; more satisfying, exciting, and just plain fun.
The blasphemer, Nigel Farndale
Better Nate than ever, Tim Federle
I know who you are, Alice Feeney: Meet Aimee Sinclair: the actress everyone thinks they know but can't remember where from. Except one person. Someone knows Aimee very well. They know who she is and they know what she did. When Aimee comes home and discovers her husband is missing, she doesn't seem to know what to do or how to act. The police think she's hiding something and they're right, she is, but perhaps not what they thought. Aimee has a secret she's never shared, and yet, she suspects that someone knows.
Swift For Dummies, Jesse Feiler: This guide shows programmers how to quickly port existing Objective-C applications into Swift. Designed to be a simpler programming language, it's never been easier to get started creating apps for the iPhone or iPad, or applications for Mac OS X.
Voices of hope, David Feintuch: Decades have passed since Nick Seafort battled the vicious aliens. Now, in the fifth installment of the celebrated Seafort Saga, it & rsquo;s trouble on Earth that looms ... Everyone knows Nick Seafort as & ldquo;the Fisherman & rdquo; & mdash;the hero who stopped the merciless, fishlike aliens when they attacked Earth. Voices of Hope picks up with Seafort decades later, after he & rsquo;s retired as the Secretary General of the United Nations.
5 days to a clutter-free house: quick, easy ways to clear up your space, Sandra Felton: A professional organizer and a time-management expert team up to create a plan to de-clutter your home in five days.
The practical dog listener: [the 30-day path to a lifelong understanding of your dog], Jan Fennell: In THE DOG LISTENER, Jan Fennell changed the way we think about our best friends. Now, in this indispensible companion volume, she deals with the day-to-day practicalities of putting those principles to work. In THE PRACTICAL DOG LISTENER, Jan Fennell distils her ideas into a simple 30-day guide that will enable everyone to use her remarkable method in a practical context.
Please don't make me go: how one boy's courage overcame a brutal childhood, John Fenton: Beaten from an early age by his abusive father, John struggled to fit in at school where his poverty marked him out. When, aged 13, his father brought a charge against him in order to remove him from the family home, John found himself in Juvenile Court from there he was sent to the notorious St. Vincents school, run by a group of Catholic Irish Brothers.
The path to the sea, Liz Fenwick
Summer under the stars, Catherine Ferguson: After losing her mother and struggling with a job she hates, she really needs a break. So, when her boyfriend suggests a summer getaway, Daisy jumps at the chance, organising a romantic trip to her friend Clemmy's new glamping site. What better to help her heal than long walks in the fresh air and sipping prosecco under the stars? But Daisy didn't realise Toby hates all things outdoorsy - he's far more bothered about working on the WiFi than walking in the wilderness.
Project Apollo: the moon odyssey explained, Norman Ferguson
The small boat of great sorrows, Dan Fesperman
The warlord's son, Dan Fesperman
Inside the artist's studio, Joe Fig: Twenty-four painters, video, mixed- media artists, sculptors, photographers reveal highly idiosyncratic production tools, techniques, quotidian habits, strategies for getting work done: music they listen to; hours they keep; relationships with gallerists, curators, friends, family, fellow artists that sustain them outside the studio.
Raking the ashes, Anne Fine
No stars at the circus, Mary Finn: No Stars at the Circus is the beautifully told story of 10-year-old Jonas Albers, as written in his notebooks. Jonas lives in hiding in the Professor's house during the six months following the round-up of Jews in Paris on 16 July 1942. Jonas spends his days reading about his favourite subjects – among which are sharks, salmon and albatrosses. He also writes about his present life in the attic, as well as the past, in which the circumstances of his rescue are revealed.
Tommy Cooper: always leave them laughing, John Fisher
The rape of Europa, Charles FitzRoy
The invention of murder: how the Victorians revelled in death and detection and created modern crime, Judith Flanders
A bed of scorpions, Judith Flanders: What's an editor to do with so many demands? Do you deal with the morning's pile of manuscript submissions first? Or the swine from sales who steals all the chocolate digestives? Or do you concentrate on your ex-lover, whose business partner has just been found dead in their art gallery, slumped over his desk with a gun in his hand? It's another day at Timmins & Ross publishing house, but when sharp-tongued editor Samantha Clair's CID boyfriend is brought in to investigate Frank Compton's death,.
The house at Karamu, Beryl Fletcher: A funny, touching memoir of writer Beryl Fletcher's life. Beginning with a childhood in wartime New Zealand and covering a move to Australia, living in Kings Cross and later, rural New South Wales and Beryl's growing feminist consciousness.
Beyond redemption, Michael R Fletcher: Faith shapes the landscape, defines the laws of physics, and makes a mockery of truth. Common knowledge isn't an axiom, it's a force of nature; what the masses believe is an axiom. But insanity is a weapon, conviction a shield. Delusions give birth to foul new gods.Violent and dark, the world is filled with the Geisteskranken–men and women whose delusions manifest, twisting reality. High Priest Konig seeks to create order from chaos.
Clever compromises, April Floyd: Elizabeth Bennet is pleased her dearest sister Jane will marry Mr. Bingley after a whirlwind courtship which began the night of the Meryton Assembly. But when her cousin Mr. Collins arrives from Kent, he informs the Bennet family that he seeks a wife from amongst the Bennet sisters to soften the existence of an entail that hangs over Longbourn. Knowing her family has no need of such an alliance with Jane's future secure, Elizabeth is surprised when Mr. Bennet approves of the parson's plan.
The complete Lost Heir novella series, April Floyd: This is a collection of the Lost Heir Series books published in the autumn of 2018. This completed series takes Elizabeth from her home at Netherfield Park, as Colonel Fitzwilliam's widow, to London where she must decide whether she might trust his parents and reveal the secret that will save their family. Along the way, the Darcys love and protect her while Lady Matlock and Major Wickham wish to bend Elizabeth to their will.
From admiration to matrimony, April Floyd: This volume is two books in one that were previously published in 2017: From Admiration to Love, and, From Love to Matrimony. A wandering Elizabeth Bennet draws Lady Anne Darcy from her rooms after the death of Georgiana Darcy and receives Mr. Darcy's attentions and romantic feelings. The course of true love is not quite so simple as Elizabeth must return to Longbourn and face a terrible future.
Don't kiss girls and other silly stories, Pat Flynn: A laugh-aloud collection of stories about cricket, kissing and school from award-winning children's author Pat Flynn. Tony Ross is an ordinary 13-year-old boy with big dreams: he wants to prove he's as good as his best mate Kane and he wants to kiss Ashleigh Simpkin? the love of his life. But dreams don't always go the way we see them in our head. Tony finds this out when he ends up dead.
The last king of Scotland, Giles Foden: A Scottish doctor who is personal physician to the African dictator, Idi Amin, is seduced by his charm and the perks of office to the point where he ignores the dictator's unspeakable brutality. Now back in Scotland, Dr. Nicholas Garrigan questions his complicity and finds the answer in the corruption of power.
Raising the shy child: a parent's guide to social anxiety: advice for helping kids make friends, speak up, and stop worrying, Christine Fonseca
Six skills by age six: launching early literacy at the library, Anna Foote: "This one-stop guide to nurturing six core early literacy skills at your library also offers practical tips for sharing these skills with parents, teachers, and other caregivers so they can institute them in playgroups, in school, or at home"– Provided by publisher.
What Daddy did: the shocking true story of a little girl betrayed, Donna Ford
Hold my hand, M J Ford: How long do you hunt for the missing? A horrible vanishing act... When a young Josie Masters sees a boy wearing a red football shirt, Dylan Jones, being taken by a clown at a carnival, she tries to alert the crowds. But it's too late. Dylan has disappeared... Thirty years later, Josie is working as a police officer in Bath. The remains of the body of a child have been found - complete with tatters of a torn red football shirt.
Canada, Richard Ford: Canada, Richard Ford has created a masterpiece. A visionary novel of vast landscapes, complex identities and fragile humanity. It questions the fine line between the normal and the extraordinary, and the moments that haunt our settled view of the world.
The impulsive, disorganized child: solutions for parenting kids with executive functioning difficulties, James W Forgan
Game Bet, Richard Forrest: A gripping political thriller about a presidential assassination and the unlikely hero who holds the fate of the free world in his hands. He's the finest shooter in the world, and in a few minutes, he'll have an open shot at the president of the United States. He cuts a hole in the glass, assembles his rifle, and finds his target. Five days earlier, Cory Williams made a bet that could save his life or get him shot to pieces.
Isa & May, Margaret Forster
Sister Sister: A gripping psychological thriller, Sue Fortin: From the bestselling author of The Girl Who Lied Alice: Beautiful, kind, manipulative, liar. Claire: Intelligent, loyal, paranoid, jealous. Claire thinks Alice is a manipulative liar who is trying to steal her life.Alice thinks Claire is jealous of her long-lost return and place in their family. One of them is telling the truth. The other is a maniac.Two sisters. One truth.
Easy table settings for every occasion, Noeleen Foster
Brewing porters and stouts: origins, history, and 60 recipes for brewing them at home today, Terence Foster: Terry Foster was born and educated in London and holds a PhD in organic chemistry from the University of London. He started brewing some fifty years ago and has been brewing at home ever since. He has written for several magazines, including Zymurgy, All About Beer, American Brewer, and Brew Your Own.
The water room, Christopher Fowler
Ten-second staircase, Christopher Fowler
Seventy-seven clocks, Christopher Fowler
White corridor, Christopher Fowler
Film freak, Christopher Fowler: FILMS, CINEMA. It's the late 1970s and 20-something. Christopher Fowler is a film freak, obsessively watching lousy films in run-down fleapit cinemas. He longs to be a famous screenwriter and put his dreams on the big screen. And so he heads for Wardour Street, Britain's equivalent of Hollywood. But he's made a spectacular mistake, arriving just as the nation's filmmakers are falling to their knees, brought low by the arrival of video and the destruction of the old movie palaces.
Bryant & May off the rails: a Peculiar Crimes Unit mystery, Christopher Fowler: Arthur Bryant, John May and the Peculiar Crimes Unit are on the trail of an enigma: a young man called Mr Fox. But his identity is false, his links to society are invisible and his home yields no clues. All they know is that somehow he escaped from a locked room and murdered one of their best and brightest. Now the detectives are being lured down into the darkest recesses of the London Underground where their quarry, expertly disguised, has struck again.
The Victoria vanishes: a Peculiar Crimes Unit mystery, Christopher Fowler: Returning to the Victoria Cross pub hours after witnessing the murder of a woman, Detective Arthur Bryant is stunned to discover that the pub itself has vanished and the street around it has mysteriously aged, and calls in the Peculiar Crimes Unit to track down a killer who is stalking London's oldest watering holes.
Hell train, Christopher Fowler: "Four passengers meet on a train journey through Eastern Europe during the First World War, and face a mystery that must be solved if they are to survive. As the Arkangel races through the war-torn countryside, they must find out: what is in the casket that everyone is so afraid of?"–Publisher.
Plastic, Christopher Fowler: "A contemporary London-set crime novel ... Apartment-sitting in a luxury penthouse goes horribly wrong for June Cryer when a young girl breaks into the apartment only to be horribly murdered and June must find the killer, before he finds her. June Cryer is a shopaholic suburban housewife trapped in a lousy marriage. After discovering her husband's infidelity with her flight attendant neighbor, Hilary 'Boarding From The Rear' Cooper, she loses her home, her husband and her credit rating.
Tracing your Great War ancestors: a guide for family historians, Simon Fowler
Havisham, Ronald Frame
Forbidden area, Pat Frank: From the author of the post-apocalyptic classic Alas Babylon, comes this eerie, cold war thriller. A young teenage couple having a rendezvous one night on a beach in Florida suddenly sees a submarine emerge from the ocean. Armed soldiers disembark the vessel and a Buick drives off its landing ramp. For Henry Hazen, who is scheduled to ship out to an army training camp the next day, the sight leaves him uneasy, but he tells no one what he has witnessed.
Relics of the dead, Ariana Franklin
Thicker than water, Anthea Fraser: Something links three very different people, all of whom have secrets in their past.
Shifting sands, Anthea Fraser: "Anna's family hope that the safari holiday in South Africa will help her to get over her beloved husband's death, and come to terms with widowhood. No one is more surprised than Anna herself when she finds herself strongly attracted to a fellow member of the group, Lewis Masters, and despite her initial resistance, she is soon drawn into a new relationship. Back home, however, Anna is deeply perturbed when she learns that a young woman in Lewis's employ has died in mysterious circumstances ...
The unburied past, Anthea Fraser: "What happened in the Lake District twenty-six years ago that resulted in a family being torn apart? An old tragedy, still unresolved, brings together estranged brother and sister Adam and Kirsty, who try to solve it despite their relatives' objections. Does a missing camera hold clues to what might have happened? Meanwhile Kirsty, co-owner of a cake-making company, has more immediate worries in the form of increasingly threatening emails and gifts, all sent anonymously.
Sins of the Fathers: a family mystery set in Scotland and England, Anthea Fraser: Mark Richmond is up in Scotland getting to know the Crawford family, but the health of his father-in-law, Peter Kingsley, is deteriorating in England. As Peter continues to struggle, it seems the Richmonds and the Kingsleys are inextricably entwined by the sins of their fathers - sins that will ultimately lead to tragedy.
A tangled thread, Anthea Fraser: "Three widely separated households – one in Scotland, one in the north of England and one in the south – have known the pain of losing a loved one; losses which, over the years, have shaped the characters of those left behind. Gradually, however, they each come to realize that those deaths might not have been as they seemed, adding doubt and uncertainty to their grief.
A family concern, Anthea Fraser: Journalist Rona Parish is eager for a fresh challenge. A chance encounter with an old friend, Kate, now married into the Tarlton family, gives her an idea. Rona will research the histories of several long-established family firms in the town, notably the Tarltons and the Clarendon Hotel. Then Kate enlists Rona's help in getting to the bottom of sister-in-law Freya's terrifying nightmares, and Rona finds herself drawn into the complex web of relationships linking the families.
An immoral code, Caro Fraser
Judicial whispers, Caro Fraser
The pupil, Caro Fraser
Errors of judgment, Caro Fraser
The pyrates, George MacDonald Fraser
Flashman on the march, George MacDonald Fraser
The Candlemass Road, George MacDonald Fraser
The last highlander: Scotland's most notorious clan-chief, rebel & double-agent, Sarah Fraser
The stork club, Maureen Freely: Mike and Laura settle in San Francisco, and with the birth of their first child fall prey to an insidious public menace: a support group of professional mothers so deeply organized, so conversant with the impenetrable rules of progressive green nurseries, that their power is irresistible.
Mimosa Fortune and the smuggler's curse, Echo Freer: The quirky quest of a psychic time-traveler: Mimosa Fortune has traveled the world with her clairvoyant mother–and now she's traveling through time! Name the country and Mimosa's lived there–but never for very long! So, when she and her mother arrive in the fishing town of Whitby and set up as fortune tellers, Mimosa's looking forward to making new friends– especially the drop-dead gorgeous Quill Newton The problem is, Quill is a ghost who lived over two hundred years ago.
Blaggers, Echo Freer: A comic tale of gangsters, first love and the crooked path to the straight and narrow: Mercedes Bent is trying to go straight - if only her family weren't so crooked. Mercedes has carved herself a nice little niche at the Daphne Pincher Academy for young ladies, running a sweepstake and taking bets on anything that moves. The only fly in the ointment is her arch-rival, gangster's daughter, Harley Spinks. How come she's got the great work placement and Mercedes has ended up in a boring bank? ...
The darkest bloom, P M Freestone: In the empire of Aramtesh, scent has power. When disaster strikes and the crown prince lies poisoned, long suppressed rivalries threaten to blow the empire apart. It's up to a poor village girl with a talent for fragrances and the prince's loyal bodyguard to find an antidote. To succeed, the pair must uncover secrets–cryptic, ancient tales as well as buried truths from their own pasts–in an adventure that will ignite your senses.
Sisters of treason, Elizabeth Fremantle: Lady Jane Grey has just been executed by her cousin, Mary Tudor, and her two younger sisters, Mary and Catherine, live in the shadow of their sister's tragic demise. Court painter Levina Teerlinc helps the girls survive Mary Tudor's reign, but when the queen's sister, the hot-headed Elizabeth, inherits the crown, life becomes increasingly treacherous.
Watch the lady, Elizabeth Fremantle: "The author of Queen's Gambit and Sisters of Treason presents the story of Penelope Devereux, so beautiful she was the subject of Sir Philip Sidney's greatest love sonnets, so canny that she plotted to influence who would take the throne after Elizabeth I–while helping her brother Essex stay closest to the aging queen's heart"– Provided by publisher.
Tempt me tomorrow, Rochelle French: When two opposites are forced to live together for six weeks, a friends with benefits agreement seems the most logical way to make the situation bearable. Country-girl Chessie Gibson's always been a giver. Billionaire Theo Courant's always been a player. Since childhood, the two have irritated the heck out of each other. Only when Theo breaks both wrists and ankles in a snowboarding accident, Chessie's asked to care for her family friend.
The problem with pretending, Rochelle French: Jack's best friend Lia has asked him a favour—help her get over her fear of dating. Whatever could go wrong? Lia Sawyer's ready to start dating again and is about to ask out one of Meadowview's hottest firefighters. But when when she overhears his friend say he thinks she's frigid and would probably be bad in bed, she quickly bails on the idea. Because, um, yeah, that rumour isn't too far off the mark.
Peerless flats, Esther Freud: Lisa has high hopes for her first year in London. She is sixteen and ambitious to become more like her sister, Ruby. Ruby lives her life to the full. She has cropped hair, a past, and a rockabilly boyfriend whose father is in prison. But Lisa is unable to compete. She is afraid - afraid of the drugs she has to take, of the sex she should have had, and of walking too close to the tower block that looms over the one-bedroom flat she shares with her mother and her small half brother, Max.
Digging through history: archaeology and religion from Atlantis to the Holocaust, Richard A Freund: Digging through History follows rabbi and archaeologist Richard Freund's journey through some of the most fascinating archaeological sites of human history-including the mysterious Atlantis, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the long-buried Holocaust camp Sobibor.
Biology, George H Fried
The summer of Ellen, Agnete Friis: "Jacob, a middle-aged architect living in Copenhagen, is in the alcohol-soaked throes of a bitter divorce when he receives an unexpected call from his great-uncle Anton, who is in his nineties and still lives with his brother Anders on their rural Jutland farm–a place Jacob hasn't visited since the summer of 1978.
Unexpected art: serendipitous installations, site-specific works, and surprising interventions, Christian L Frock: Graffiti made from cake icing, man-made clouds floating indoors, a luminous moon resting on water. Collected here are dozens of jaw-dropping artworks—site-specific installations, extraordinary sculptures, and groundbreaking interventions in public spaces—that reveal the exciting things that happen when contemporary artists play with the idea of place.
Gardening basics for dummies, Steven A Frowine: Gardening basics for dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier.
Motorhomes: a first time buyer's guide, Trevor Fry: Introducing the wide range of motorhomes and campervans available, this book helps you to make a choice that suits both your budget and your needs. Covering new and used markets, written in plain English, and with full colour photographs throughout, the book explains all you need to know for safe, happy motorcaravanning.
The secrets of selecting high potential people, Adrian Furnham: Do you Know How to Select and Recruit High Potential People? Recruitment and selection is a key task managers - at all levels - must be good at. Get it wrong and the consequences are dire. Get it right and everyone wins.
My kitchen wars: a memoir, Betty Harper Fussell: A fierce and funny memoir of kitchen and bedroom from James Beard Award winner Betty Fussell A survivor of the domestic revolutions that turned American television sets from Leave It to Beaver to The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Julia Child's The French Chef, food historian and journalist Betty Fussell has spotlighted the changes in American culture through food over the last half century in nearly a dozen books.
The madness of Alexander the Great: and the myth of military genius, Richard A Gabriel: Over the years, some 20,000 books and articles have been written about Alexander the Great, the vast majority hailing him as possibly the greatest general that ever lived. Richard A. Gabriel, however, argues that, while Alexander was clearly a succesful soldier-adventurer, the evidence of real greatness is simply not there. ?The author presents Alexander as a misfit within his own warrior society, attempting to overcompensate.
Troubled waters, Gillian Galbraith: A young disabled girl is lost on a winter's night in Leith, unable to help herself or find her way home. Someone is combing the streets, frantically searching for her. Within hours of her disappearance, a body is washed up on Beamer Rock, a tiny island in the Forth being used as part of the foundations for the new Queensferry bridge. No sooner has Detective Inspector Alice Rice discovered the identity of that body than another one is washed up on the edge of the estuary, in Belhaven Bay.
The Road to Hell, Gillian Galbraith: When the body of a half-clothed woman is discovered in an Edinburgh park, a murder investigation is launched. The victim has not been reported missing and there are few clues to her identity. Soon after, the naked corpse of a prominent clergyman is found, also in a park.
The good priest, Gillian Galbraith: Praise for Gillian Galbraith:?Highly readable'? Alexander McCall Smith?[Galbraith] offers a much needed female perspective on the city and the genre'? Scottish Field In the house of a Roman Catholic bishop a man lies in a pool of blood. Out in the bishop's diocese the quiet life of parish priest Father Vincent Ross is about to be thrown into turmoil by a terrifying revelation. There are ugly scandals being hidden by the church he has served for so long, and a murderer is on the prowl.
Rules of war, Iain Gale: Jack Steel, first met in Man of Honour, is a splendid hero on a new and dangerous mission. Perfect for all fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe. MEET JACK STEEL - GENTLEMAN, SOLDIER, HERO. In the early eighteenth century, the British army led by John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, were the leaders of a wide-ranging and very successful alliance. Jack Steel, maverick gentleman, superb soldier, was in the middle of any fight. Ramilles 1706.
Alamein: the turning point of World War Two, Iain Gale: There are some battles that change the course of history: Alamein is one of those. In October 1942, Britain and its allies were in real difficulties: Germany and its Axis partners seemed to be triumphant everywhere - in Europe, in Russia, in the Atlantic and were now poised to take the Suez Canal. It was in North Africa that the stand was made, that the tide of World War Two began to turn.
Jackals' revenge: Peter Lamb Series, Book 2, Iain Gale: The sequel to THE BLACK JACKALS is set in the turmoil of the eastern Mediterranean in 1941, with the Brits struggling to hold their line in Greece against the powerful German and Italian forces. Peter Lamb and his men are halted in their retreat to England and forced to join the British forces holding the pass at Thermopylae. But their tough experiences in France have not prepared The Jackals for the savage hand to hand fighting through the mountains.
Barefoot in Mullyneeny: a boy's journey towards belonging, Bryan Gallagher: Bryan Gallagher's reminiscences of the Ireland of his youth, first heard on Radio 4's 'Home Truths', transport you to a world of boyhood pranks, playground politics and the confusion of growing up in a land that is every bit as magical and captivating as the stories he has to tell. Barefoot in Mullyneeny is Bryan Gallagher's evocative tale of a childhood remembered through the people and landscape of Fermanagh, near the beautiful shores of Lough Erne in Ireland.
Mrs Harris goes to Moscow, Paul Gallico
We'll never have Paris, Andrew Gallix: Fiction and essays inspired by Paris from more than 70 Anglophone writers - A moveable feast for the twenty-first century. "When good Americans die, they go to Paris", wrote the Irish playwright Oscar Wilde in 1894. The French capital has always radiated an unmatched cultural, political and intellectual brilliance in the Anglophone imagination, maintaining its status as the modern cosmopolitan city par excellence through the twentieth century to today.
The power and vulnerability of love: a theological anthropology, Elizabeth O'Donnell Gandolfo: What is it about human beings that makes us capable and even desirous of inflicting terrible suffering on others (and ourselves)? If human beings–not God–are the cause of evils such as extreme poverty, violence, and oppression, it is imperative that we probe the depths of the human heart to uncover why we, who are made in the image of Divine Eros, fail so miserably to love. Gandolfo constructs a theological anthropology in response to these pivotal questions.
The battle for China's past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution, Mobo C F Gao: Mao and his policies have long been demonised in the West, with the Cultural Revolution considered a fundamental violation of human rights. As China embraces capitalism, the Mao era is being surgically denigrated by the Chinese political and intellectual elite.
The unspoken truth, Angelica Garnett: An intense, delicate and evocative quartet of autobiographical stories by one of Bloomsbury's inner circle, and one of its last survivors, the daughter of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant.
Fishing for dummies, James L Garnett
Consolation, Anna Gavalda
What's the Drama, Malibu Bennet?, Michelle Gayle: After humiliating herself when her derriere goes live on air, Remy has to work even harder to maintain her celebrity status, but is this what she really wants? The last in the series. Remy is struggling to balance her hectic career with her demanding family and to top it all off, she has just humiliated herself on national TV.
Virginia Woolf in Manhattan, Maggie Gee: What if Virginia Woolf came back to life in the twenty-first century? Bestselling author Angela Lamb is going through a mid-life crisis. She dumps her irrepressible daughter Gerda at boarding school and flies to New York to pursue her passion for Woolf, whose manuscripts are held in a private collection. When a bedraggled Virginia Woolf herself materialises among the bookshelves and is promptly evicted, Angela, stunned, rushes after her on to the streets of Manhattan.
The cancer survivors club: a collection of inspirationa and uplifting survival stories, Chris Geiger: The Cancer Survivors Club is a collection of truly inspirational, uplifting and assuring survival stories. These poignant personal accounts from normal people, demonstrate an extraordinary determination to survive against the odds. It proves with survival rates doubling, anything is possible. Unfortunately cancer affects everyone; worldwide there are around 12.7 million new cases diagnosed each year. Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer.
Echoes of the great song, David Gemmell
Rules of the road, Ciara Geraghty: When Iris Armstrong goes missing, her best friend Terry, wife, mother and all-round worrier, is convinced something bad has happened. And when she finds her glamorous, feisty friend, she's right: Iris is setting out on a journey that she plans to make her last. The only way for Terry to stop Iris is to join her, on a road trip that will take her, Iris and Terry's confused father Eugene onto a ferry, across the Irish sea and into an adventure that will change all of their lives.
Cecily's Portrait: the Historical House, Adèle Geras: 1895: Cecily longs to learn the art of the camera and believes her new photographer friend is a perfect match for her widowed father. Will her dreams of uniting them come true? A touching tale set at No. 6 Chelsea Walk.
Breakout at Stalingrad, Heinrich Gerlach: "Captured by the Soviets after the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943, Heinrich Gerlach wrote a novel based on his experiences. In 1949, however, the KGB confiscated his 600-page manuscript. Gerlach returned to Germany in 1950, and, under hypnosis, recalled parts of his narrative. In 1957, it was published under the title The Forsaken Army and became a bestseller. In 2011 Carsten Gansel, an academic, made a sensational find in a Moscow archive: the original manuscript of Gerlach's novel.
Alternative energy demystified, Stan Gibilisco: DeMYSTiFieD fuels your knowledge of tricky subjects like alternative energy If you think a Maglev train is a child's toy, or learning about fusion makes your brain reach critical mass, Alternative Energy DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition will power up your knowledge of this topic's fundamental concepts and theories at your own pace. This practical guide eases you into this field of science, starting at primitive heating sources such as coal and wood.
Women in space: 23 stories of first flights, scientific missions, and gravity-breaking adventures, Karen Bush Gibson: Twenty-three women from 10 different countries whose careers span a half century of human spaceflight are profiled in this educational book for young readers. Women in Space features such figures as Sally Ride, the first American woman to orbit the earth; Peggy Whitson, who logged more than a year in orbit while aboard the International Space Station; Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space; and astronauts from Japan, Canada, Italy, South Korea, and France.
The healing crystal first aid manual: a practical A to Z of common ailments and illnesses and how they can be best treated with crystal therapy, Michael Gienger: From acne and cataracts to sprains and vomiting, this reference lists more than 100 medical conditions and describes the physical symptoms, psychological ramifications, and correct healing gemstones for each. The most effective form of the gem is specified–a polished pocket stone rather than a necklace, for example-and in some cases more than one kind of crystal is described to be effective.
Gem water: how to prepare and use more than 130 crystal waters for therapeutic treatments, Michael Gienger: Adding crystals to water is both visually appealing and healthy. This book tells you ways to prepare gem water and provides information on which crystals to use, and which not, to prepare as gem water. It features more than 100 crystals and 34 special mixtures with their effects as gem water remedies.
Race to space, Clive Daviz Gifford
A hint of witchcraft, Anna Gilbert: As a little village is beset by all sorts of strange problems, Margot has decided that "each of the curses somehow involves one Linden Grey, the most intriguing woman Margot has ever met."–Jacket.
The Queen Against Karl Mullen, Michael Gilbert: Karl Mullen is a brutal South African secret policeman in Great Britain to seek the extradition of a black activist. There is an accusation of shoplifting and the witness to this crime ends up dead. The lawyers games and stances begin ... This is a novel about courtroom drama and the seedier underbelly of the law. Justice, however, must prevail.
The Black Seraphim, Michael Gilbert: James Scotland, a young pathologist, decides on a quiet holiday in Melchester, but amid the cathedral town's quiet medieval atmosphere, he finds a hornet's nest of church politics, town and country rivalries, and murder. With modern forensic pathology he unravels the unvarnished truth, but not before unexpected romance intervenes.
The Empty House, Michael Gilbert: Dr. Alexander Wolfe seemingly plunges over a cliff in his car. His body is never recovered and it emerges his life was recently insured for a considerable sum. An insurance loss adjuster is sent to investigate. There is romance, possible gang involvement in arson, and a potential job offer in store.
Death has deep roots, Michael Francis Gilbert
Petrella at 'Q', Michael Francis Gilbert: A young man stumbles across a conspiracy to steal an early Italian triptych in France, little realising that years later it may hold the key to his future wellbeing. Meanwhile, he deals with a matter of embezzlement of church funds not to mention the decoding of confidential information contained in Pepys writing system.
Paint, gold & blood, Michael Francis Gilbert: A young man stumbles across a conspiracy to steal an Italian triptych, little realising that years later it may hold the key to his future wellbeing. Meanwhile, he deals with the embezzlement of church funds, and the decoding of Pepys writing, but all pales into insignificance when he tackles an art smuggling ring used to finance terrorism.
Fluid mechanics and hydraulics, Ranald V Giles
Spotify for dummies, Kim Gilmour: The ultimate beginner guide to the groundbreaking music service, Spotify! Spotify is a free online streaming music platform that allows users to listen to songs on demand over the Internet–without having to buy or own the actual tracks. This fun and friendly guide walks you through how best to use this sweet-sounding service. Covering everything from using Spotify on selected mobile phones to creating and sharing your own playlists, Spotify For Dummies has it all.
The man who planted trees, Jean Giono: Jean Giono's beautiful allegorical tale is legendary. Written in the 1950s, its message was ahead of its time, inspiring readers to rediscover the harmonies of the countryside and prevent its wilful destruction. The narrator, journeying by foot across the barren plains of the lower Alps, has his thirst assuaged by the well water drawn by the shepherd Elzéard Bouffier.
Nina Todd has gone, Lesley Glaister
As far as you can go, Lesley Glaister
Happy kids: the secret of raising well-behaved, contented children, Cathy Glass: A fresh and practical guide to successfully managing children's behaviour ' from babies to young adults. Cathy Glass has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during this time fostering more than 50 children, as well as bringing up three of own. Many of these children have had severe behavioural difficulties and have come to Cathy as a last resort, when their parents or carers were no longer able to cope.
Sew Quick Sew Cute: 30 simple, speedy projects, Fiona Goble: A project book that does away with the idea that sewing is slow, with 30 projects that are both speedy and cute. Sew Quick, Sew Cute fits every project into the tight timeframe of the contemporary crafter, with plenty of ideas on offer that will fit into a spare afternoon. How-tos are given in easily absorbed illustrated steps, and there's also plenty of scope for you to showcase a special fabric even when you don't have much of it.
Sight unseen, Robert Goddard
Set in stone, Robert Goddard
In pale battalions, Robert Goddard
Into the blue, Robert Goddard
Never go back, Robert Goddard
Closed circle, Robert Goddard
Hand in glove, Robert Goddard
Painting the darkness, Robert Goddard: On a mild autumn afternoon in 1882, William Trenchard sits smoking his pipe in the garden of his comfortable family home. When the creak of the garden gate heralds the arrival of an unexpected stranger, he is puzzled but not alarmed. He cannot know the destruction this man will wreak on all he holds most dear ...
Name to a face, Robert Goddard: Tim has come to Cornwall at the behest of a friend to represent him in an auction and facilitate the purchase of a much-coveted antique ring. Hayley has come for reasons of her own. And a centuries-old mystery is about to come crashing down around them both.
Play to the end, Robert Goddard: Life becomes dangerous for a touring actor in Brighton when his estranged wife involves him in the investigation of a now-closed plastic factory with a history of health violations.
Can't hurt me: master your mind and defy the odds, David Goggins: For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare. Poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes.
Kata Golda's hand-stitched felt: 25 whimsical sewing projects, Kata Golda: With no more than felt and thread, Kata Golda creates toys and practical items for the home that are undeniably charming, stylish, and sweetly imperfect. Her whimsical creations have been selling at high-end boutiques for several years, and now, in Kata Golda's Hand-Stitched Felt, she shows crafters of all skill levels how to make 25 of her favorites.
Beginning chemistry, David E Goldberg: Includes 673 fully solved problems and examples with explanations of chemistry concepts.
Facing the music, Andrea Goldsmith: Facing the Music explores the dark side of ambition and the ambiguous passions which surround creativity. Duncan Bayle is a successful composer whose genius has faltered. He blames his problems on the sudden and inexplicable disappearance of his daughter, Anna, whom he has long regarded as his muse. Duncan believes that if he is to work again, Anna must return. But she had good cause to leave and even better reason to stay away.
Invented lives, Andrea Goldsmith: It is the mid-1980s. In Australia, stay-at-home wives jostle with want-it-all feminists, while AIDS threatens the sexual freedom of everyone. On the other side of the world, the Soviet bloc is in turmoil. Mikhail Gorbachev has been in power for a year when twenty-four-year-old book illustrator Galina Kogan leaves Leningrad, forbidden ever to return. As a Jew, she's inherited several generations worth of Russia's chronic anti-Semitism.
Under the knife, Andrea Goldsmith: Alexander Otto has it all - eminence as a surgeon, admiring colleagues, a loving family. Yet from the opening lines of this modern tragedy, he is a man on the run. What secrets lie beneath the successful veneer of Alexander Otto's life? Edwina Frye is Otto's biographer, she is also having an affair with him. As she writes the official biography, she writes a parallel life of Alexander which develops into a disturbing fiction of betrayal and revenge.
Modern interiors, Andrea Goldsmith: Modern interiors rummages around in the back rooms and passageways of the family. When her husband dies, Philippa Finemore, formerly a pillar of the Establishment, is determined to broaden her life. She sells the family mansion, acquires a lover and new friends, and devises new plans for the family money. Her adult children, rather than welcoming her new direction, are unrestrained in their condemnation of what they perceive as gross irresponsibility and personal betrayal.
Appliqué with attitude from piece o'cake designs: 10 projects featuring big, bold stitches, Becky Goldsmith
The best-ever appliqué sampler from Piece O' Cake designs: 5 projects, 9 blocks to mix, match & combine, Becky Goldsmith: Everything you need to know about hand applique is in this newly updated version of the comprehensive guide from Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith. You'll find all the latest tips and techniques to help you stitch your own applique creations, plus charming new applique patterns in the colorful Piece O' Cake style. Nine new applique blocks make charming miniature quilts or mix-and-match samplers.
Crash course in weeding library collections, Francisca Goldsmith: "Weeding is a perennial challenge for librarians. This book will help you rise to the task by offering you basic instructions, including information on new formats and digital collections"– Provided by publisher.
10 Amazing Inventions, Jack Goldstein: In this entertaining eBooklet, renowned deep thinkers Jimmy Russell and Jack Goldstein discuss the ten greatest inventions they believe humankind has ever seen, using their own unique perspectives on the world in which we live. The result is an entertaining read, and, being careful to distinguish between inventions and discoveries, many readers may be surprised at what appears on the list and what does not.
101 amazing facts about planes, Jack Goldstein: Do you know which way round a country's flag is placed on an airplane's tail? What Qantas stands for? What are the twenty most iconic planes of all time? And what happened to the man who successfully glided from a tower in China in the year 559 AD? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about planes, split into categories such as the history of flight, world records, the most amazing facts and many more. So if you want to know who owns the most expensive private jet in th ...
101 Amazing Facts about Dinosaurs, Jack Goldstein: Did you know there is a species of dinosaur named after Hogwarts? Which were the largest and smallest dinosaurs? What is the difference between a brontosaurus and an apatosaurus? This excellent book answers all of these questions and more, with over one hundred facts about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
101 Amazing Facts about Fish, Jack Goldstein: Did you know that the courtship dance of some seahorses can last eight hours? Or how the sea serpent myth is thought to have started? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts split into categories such as record breakers, sharks, unusual fish and many more. So if you want to know which fish the Romans used as a recreational drug, or in which states it is illegal to get a fish drunk, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast.
101 amazing facts about ships and boats, Jack Goldstein: Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about ships and boats, split into categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest ship in the world is, or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, then this is the book for you ...
10 amazing pirates, Jack Goldstein: Arr matey! Do you want to know all about the 10 most fantastic, fearsome and famous pirates of all time? Dare you read of how Francois L'Olonnais ripped out a man's heart with his bare hands then gnawed at it like a ravenous wolf? And what of Sir Henry Morgan–callous pirate or loyal privateer? How did Cheung Po Tsai build up a fleet of 600 ships, and what happened to Anne Bonny after she was caught? Suitable for sea-faring folk and land-lubbers alike, this fantastic book introduces the reader t.
101 amazing facts about pirates, Jack Goldstein: Arrr matey! Are you loaded to the gunwalls? Do you know what Blackbeard's ship was called? Which pirate ate a man's heart? Who makes the list of the top ten pirates of all time? All these facts and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to pirates. Whether you're Henry Morgan himself, or just some unlucky Jonah, this book containing over one hundred facts is sure to float your boat.
Focus: the hidden driver of excellence, Daniel Goleman
Captive society: the Basij militia and social control in iran, Saeid Golkar: Iran's Basij Resistance Force is a paramilitary organization used by the regime to suppress dissidents, vote as a bloc, and indoctrinate Iranian citizens. Captive Society surveys the Basij's history, structure, and sociology, as well as its influence on Iranian society, its economy, and its educational system.
Girls with guts!: The road to breaking barriers and bashing records, Debbie Gonzales: A celebration of the strength, endurance, and athleticism of women and girls throughout the ages, Girls With Guts! keeps score with examples of women athletes from the late 1800s up through the 1970s, sharing how women refused to take no for an answer, and how finally, they pushed for a law to protect their right to play, compete, and be athletes.
Somewhere only we know, Maurene Goo: 10:00 p.m.: Lucky is the biggest K-pop star on the scene, and she's just performed her hit song "Heartbeat" in Hong Kong to thousands of adoring fans. She's about to debut on The Tonight Show in America, hopefully a breakout performance for her career. But right now? She's in her fancy hotel, trying to fall asleep but dying for a hamburger.11:00 p.m.: Jack is sneaking into a fancy hotel, on assignment for his tabloid job that he keeps secret from his parents.
Becoming a better programmer: a handbook for people who care about code, Pete Goodliffe: If you're passionate about programming and want to get better at it, you've come to the right source. Code Craft author Pete Goodliffe presents a collection of useful techniques and approaches to the art and craft of programming that will help boost your career and your well-being. Goodliffe presents sound advice that he's learned in 15 years of professional programming.
Spain: the Centre of the World 1519-1682, Robert Goodwin
Samsung Galaxy Tab for dummies, Dan Gookin
Graveyard moon, Carol Gorman: When a night in a graveyard with her friends turns fatal, Kelly knows it's up to her to find the kille-before the killer finds her New to town, Kelly reluctantly agrees when her friends challenge her to spend the night in a graveyard with them. But she can't shake the feeling that someone is watching them through the mist. Her friends laugh off her suspicions until she stumbles on a body covered in blood.
Dork in disguise, Carol Gorman: At his new school, Jerry Flack is determined to stop being a dork and start being a cool guy–but does this science nerd really have what it takes to be popular? Jerry Flack is starting middle school in a new town where no one knows him and he can be anybody he wants. Jerry has a plan: He is finally going to be cool. But that turns out to be easier said than done. As his lies begin to pile up, Jerry knows he's going to slip up soon, and everyone will see him for who he really is.
Dork on the run, Carol Gorman: Can geeky Jerry Flack win the election for class president, running against the most popular boy around? For the first time in his life, Jerry Flack is OK with being a dork. He has fun new friends, he's on the school science team, and he even has a girlfriend. Everything is going great–until his friends convince him to run for class president against Gabe Marshall, the most popular guy in school.
Lizard Flanagan, Supermodel??, Carol Gorman: Lizard Flanagan is stunned when she is chosen as a model for the local fashion show-this tomboy in a dress has her work cut out for herWhen Lizard Flanagan finds out about a trip to Wrigley Field to see the Chicago Cubs play-for only fifty dollars-she is thrilled.
Back from the dead, Carol Gorman: After witnessing a murder, Julia is forced to keep quiet–until she receives a message from the dead boy and realizes she's in even more danger than she suspected. Julia reluctantly joins her cousin Nikki and her friends for a night of partying. Climbing into the hills, they spot Heath, a strange guy from school, and they chase him into a dilapidated cabin. Julia watches, horrified, as Nikki's friends set fire to the old building and wait for Heath to run out in terror.
A midsummer night''s dork, Carol Gorman: While preparing for his school's Shakespeare fundraiser, dorky Jerry Flack goes head to head with the school bullyJerry Flack's first order of business as the new sixth-grade class president? Raising money to help make Hawthorne Middle School the coolest, starting with an Elizabethan fundraising festival to coincide with the class reading of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Die for me, Carol Gorman: When high school student Holly Baldwin is murdered, her friends decide to consult a Ouija board–with disastrous consequences. When her classmates throw a party soon after the brutal murder of their friend Holly, Jessica can't believe they could be so insensitive. But the festivities turn dark when several girls sitting at a Ouija board receive a frightening message about Holly's death–and a warning. Nothing can prepare Jessica for the horror that follows.
Jennifer-the-Jerk Is Missing, Carol Gorman: When the boy Amy is babysitting swears he witnessed a kidnapping, Amy isn't sure whether she should believe his crazy storyThirteen-year-old Amy Whipple is forced to babysit the son of her dad's most important client, and she is prepared for a boring weekend with a boring eight-year-old. On a trip to the park, Malcolm runs ahead, and when Amy catches up with him, he swears he has just seen the kidnapping of Jennifer Smith from his class.
Maybe you should talk to someone: a therapist, her therapist, and our lives revealed, Lori Gottlieb: As a therapist, Lori knows a lot about pain, about the ways in which pain is tied to loss, and how change and loss travel together. She knows how affirming it feels to blame the outside world for her frustrations, to deny ownership of whatever role she might have in the existential play called My Incredibly Important Life. When a devastating event takes place in Lori's life, she realises that, before being able to help her patients, she must first learn how to help herself.
Kingdom's dream, Iris Gower
Dream catcher, Iris Gower
Paradise Park, Iris Gower
Firebird, Iris Gower
House of shadows, Iris Gower: The Second World War is over. Artist Riana Evans falls in love with a dilapidated mansion in Wales, despite its rumoured ghosts, and is delighted when its elderly, eccentric owner sells it to her for a pittance. The 'ghosts' prove good for business – inspiring her paintings in an almost supernatural way and providing welcome atmosphere at a series of profitable ghost-spotting weekends.
Bombers' moon, Iris Gower: The new novel from Wales' best-selling author - Swansea, 1941. Meryl Jones is evacuated to Carmarthen, where she falls for half-German Michael - but Michael seems to like her sister, Hari, better. Then the military police come for Michael. Meryl helps him escape, and their relationship blossoms. But, as the war ends, Meryl knows that the man she loves will have to make a fateful choice between her and her sister . . .
Mr Lemoncello's Great Library Race, Chris Grabenstein
Mr. Lemoncello's all-star breakout game, Chris Grabenstein: Mr. Lemoncello is going live with a brand-new televised breakout game! Greetings, boys and girls, gamers of all ages - are you ready to play Mr. Lemoncello's biggest, most dazzling game yet? After months of anticipation, Mr.
Murder in the courthouse: a Hailey Dean mystery, Nancy Grace: ""Hailey Dean becomes embroiled in a murder investigation and finds herself falling for a handsome lieutenant"–Provided by publisher"– Provided by publisher.
Written in blood, Caroline Graham: The Midsomer Worthy's Writers' Circle has never had much luck in attracting guest speakers. Consequently, there is much surprise-and, in the case of the Circle's secretary, Gerald Hadleigh, a furious, inexplicable objection-when best-selling novelist Max Jennings accepts their invitation. Surprise turns into a variety of responses when Hadleigh is found dead the morning after Jennings' visitation.
The killings at Badger's Drift, Caroline Graham: Marking the debut of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby with his irresistibly dry sense of humor and keen insight into what makes people tick, The Killings at Badger's Drift is set in an apparently picture-perfect English village. Yet when a local spinster dies unexpectedly, the Inspector and his deputy uncover a swamp of ugly scandals and long-suppressed resentments.
Death of a hollow man, Caroline Graham: Actors do love their dramas, and the members of the Causton Amateur Dramatic Society are no exception. However, murdering the leading man in full view of the audience is a bit over the top. Luckily, Inspector Barnaby is in that audience, and he's just the man to catch a killer. Caroline Graham, a former actress, is fully in her element here, the second novel in the "Inspector Barnaby" series.
Global warming: a very peculiar history, Ian Graham: Which species of moth was nearly killed off by the fight for cleaner air? How does a cow's bottom contribute to global warming? Could warmer mean colder? All these questions and more are answered in 'Global Warming: A Very Peculiar History'. This book arms you with an introduction to the scientific concepts behind global warming then hits you hard with the bizarre and at times disputed facts that go along with the theory.
The importance of being Kennedy, Laurie Graham
False friend: a novel, Andrew Grant: "An arsonist is targeting schools in Birmingham, Alabama–with devastating effect. Detective Devereaux–a man you can't quite trust and should never ignore–must put a stop to the elusive pyromaniac's reign of terror before more damage is done. Or worse, before students' lives are lost. But as Devereaux sifts through the ashes of the case, a grisly discovery at a burned-out school sends the investigation spiraling in a new, terrifying direction.
False witness: a novel, Andrew Grant: "Alabama police detective Cooper Devereaux chases a cunning serial killer terrorizing the city of Birmingham. A woman disappears on her twenty-first birthday. The following day her body is found, wrapped neatly like a gift in a crumbling, sun-speckled graveyard. What does Detective Devereaux have to go on? Very little. No motive, no suspects. Then another victim is discovered in a crematorium parking lot. Again, she was killed on her twenty-first birthday.
Film pilot: from James Bond to Hurricane Katrina, Jerry Grayson
Saving Grace, Jane Green: "Grace and Ted Chapman. Literary power couple. Ted is considered "the thinking man's John Grisham" and Grace, his wife of twenty years is beautiful, stylish, carefree. All of this is on the surface. Beneath, what no one sees, is Ted's rages. His mood swings. And the precarious house of cards that their lifestyle is built upon. When Ted's longtime assistant and mainstay leaves, the house of cards begins to crumble and Grace, with dark secrets in her past, is most vulnerable.
Family pictures, Jane Green: As dark truths from the past reveal themselves, two middle-aged women must learn to forgive – for the sake of their children and themselves.
Celiac disease: a hidden epidemic, Peter H R Green: A must-read for anyone with gluten intolerance, food sensitivities, a "nervous" stomach, or chronic fatigue. End your medical odyssey, get the right diagnosis, and learn how to live a gluten-free life.
Into the Thinnest of Air: a paranormal country house murder mystery, Simon R Green: Ishmael Jones is attending the re-opening of Tyrone's Castle, an ancient Cornish inn originally built by smugglers. Over dinner, the guests entertain one another with ghost stories inspired by local legends. But it would appear the curse of Tyrone's Castle has struck for real when one of their number disappears into thin air. And then another.
Sweet paper crafts: 25 simple projects to brighten your life, Mollie Greene: Sweet Paper Crafts offers 25 unique DIY paper accents that make any home or celebration a little brighter. Make tiny star garlands to string over the mantel, delicate flower wreaths for the front door, cheerful package toppers, and much more! Mollie Greene's distinctive layered style incorporates collage techniques and use of found scraps, book pages, magazines, and old record jackets.
Boardwalk empire and philosophy: bootleg this book, Richard Greene: "From Machiavellian city officials to big time mobsters (such as Arnold Rothstein, Lucky Luciano, and Al Capone) to corrupt beat cops to overzealous G-men to suffragettes to abolitionists to innocent citizens caught in the crossfire, Boardwalk Empire is replete with philosophically compelling characters who find themselves in philosophically interesting situations.
Love on the dole, Walter Greenwood
A necessary end, J M Gregson: The new DCI Peach mystery . . . Alfred Norbury is a learned man. He is never afraid to display his erudition, but he is generous in his encouragement of younger people. The people who assemble around him to form a reading club are also learned. Some of them are simply well-read, whilst others have formal qualifications which rival those of Norbury. But learning is no protection against violence. Murder arrives suddenly, brutally and unexpectedly.
Die happy, J M Gregson: The new Lambert and Hook mystery - When the committee members of the Oldford Literary Festival all receive anonymous letters telling them to resign or die, it marks the start of an unusual case for Chief Superintendent Lambert and DS Hook. All of the members identify one man as being capable of such a thing: Peter Preston, a self-important snob who is in disagreement with the head of the festival over what he sees as the dumbing down of the events programme.
Least of evils: a Percy Peach mystery, J M Gregson: A shooting on an estate puts DCI Percy Peach on the trail of a brutal ganglord - When a young man is found with gunshot wounds outside the Thorley Grange estate, DCI Percy Peach is immediately on the case. The estate has recently been taken over by Oliver Ketley, a generous local benefactor leading a double life as a ruthless ganglord.
Merely players, J M Gregson: Adam Cassidy is one of Brunton's most famous residents. He plays the lead role in a successful TV detective show. It is now his time for a crack at Hollywood and he doesn't care who he has to betray in order to fulfil his dream. Meanwhile, DCI Percy Peach is in danger of being drawn into the local anti-terrorism initiative. What he needs is a high-profile murder case to sink his teeth into, and he may be about to get what he wishes for.
Only a game, J M Gregson: When the owner of the Brunton Rovers soccer team is found strangled shortly after announcing his plans to sell the team, DCI Percy Peach investigates everyone with a motive for murder, including the victim's much younger wife, the team coach, and the club secretary.
Brothers' tears, J M Gregson: Ex Ireland rugby player and now successful businessman Jim O'Connor is shot dead, point blank range, in the car park of a restaurant where he is hosting a family celebration. DCI Percy Peach is brought back from holiday to head up an investigation that has got nowhere. It seems Jim O'Connor had some rather unpleasant business contacts, many with the motive to get rid of him.
In vino veritas, J M Gregson: Lambert and Hook have their hands full when an investigation into the murder of an overbearing vineyard owner yields a number of suspects among his employees.
Disaster in the Far East 1940-1942: the defence of Malaya, Japanese capture of Hong Kong, and the fall of Singapore, John Grehan
North Africa and the Middle East, 1939-1942: Tobruk, Crete, Syria and East Africa, John Grehan
Little princes: one man's promise to bring home the lost children of Nepal, Conor Grennan: Describes how the author's three-month service as a volunteer at the Little Princes Orphanage in war-torn Nepal became a commitment for advocacy and reform when he discovered that many of his young charges were victims rescued from human traffickers.
Raising body-confident daughters: 8 conversations to have with your tween, Dannah Gresh
Tokyo Bay: a novel of Japan, Anthony Grey: A thrilling novel of the opening of Japan to the West, by the acclaimed author of Saigon and Peking A fleet of smoking black ships steam past Japan & rsquo;s tributary islands in July 1853, setting off panic among a people who have been sealed off from the rest of the world for over two hundred years. Commodore Matthew Perry has been sent by the US president to open Japan to American ships and trade & mdash;by force, if necessary.
The Hash Knife outfit by Zane Grey, Zane Grey
West of the Pecos, Zane Grey: Efforts of family, broken by the Civil war, to get started in the west.
Arizona Ames: a western story, Zane Grey: "Not all outlaws are bad mend. Rich Ames didn't set out to be a gunslinger-it was forced on him. When two men roughed up his sweet sister, Rich reached for his trusty Colt and let loose on them. When the smoke cleared, Rich was the only one standing, now a fugitive of the law and forced to abandon his quaint home and family in Tonto Basin. Rich soon acquired the name "Arizona Ames" and for years after that fateful day his name struck fear into the hearts of bad men all over the West.
Einstein's Masterwork: 1915 and the General Theory of Relativity, John Gribbin: In 1915, Albert Einstein presented his masterwork to the Prussian Academy of Sciences - a theory of gravity, matter, space and time: the General Theory of Relativity. Einstein himself said it was 'the most valuable theory of my life', and 'of incomparable beauty'. It describes the evolution of the Universe, black holes, the behaviour of orbiting neutron stars, gravitational lensing, and why clocks run slower on the surface of the Earth than in space.
The noble guardian, Michelle Griep: "Life couldn't be better for Abigail Gilbert - but it's been a long time coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, love is finally within reach. Abby sets off on a journey across England to marry one of the most prestigious gentleman bachelors in the land - until highwaymen upset her plans and threaten her life.Horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher arrives just in time to save Abby. But to him she's simply another victim in a job he's come to despise.
A Cage of Roots, Matt Griffin
Ken Dodd: the biography, Stephen Griffin: How did the feather-duster salesman from Liverpool become one of the greatest, though least-lauded, comic geniuses of his generation? This is a biography of the last of the great generation of British comedians - Ken Dodd. It contains information gathered from Dodd's friends, colleagues and fellow comedians.
Living aboard your RV, Janet Groene: Take your home on the road, and turn your wanderlust into action Praise for previous edition: "A perfect guide."–Anchorage Daily News "Honest, insightful advice."–Northeast Outdoors "If any of our family or friends were contemplating becoming fulltime RVers, the first thing I would give them is this book.
Where the heart is, Annie Groves
The Grafton girls, Annie Groves
Across the Mersey, Annie Groves: From the author of 'The Grafton Girls' comes the story of one Liverpool family preparing for the onslaught of World War Two, while trying not to fight among themselves. Jean and Vi are twins but couldn't be more different. Jean's proud of her honest, hardworking husband and their children, but there's never a penny to spare. Vi's equally proud of her husband's new role as a local councillor and their elegant new house, and has raised her children to expect the best.
As time goes by, Annie Groves: The Liverpool-based World War II saga from the 'new Katie Flynn' When Sam Grey joins the ATS, and is posted to Liverpool she wants to show that she's as brave as any man, and when she doesn't get the chance her lively nature leads her into confrontation with her authoritarian boss. Sparks also fly when she encounters Johnny, whose heroic work in bomb disposal makes him very attractive to many women ' but Sam's determined not to fall for his charm.
Ipad at work for dummies, Galen Gruman: Annotation Get the most out of using your iPad at work"iPad at Work For Dummies" provides essential and in-depth coverage for a variety of productivity-related tasks made possible on the iPad, from basics such as setting up and starting out with an iPad to tips on the best practices for enterprise-level word processing, spreadsheet creation, presenting, task management, project management, graphic design, and communication.
Weddings by Tara Guérard, Tara Guérard: Premier event designer Tara Guérard takes the reader on a guided tour through twelve dream weddings. She covers topics from choosing a venue to choosing colors; deciding on hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, or a formal sit-down meal; and decorating the altar, the table, and even the bride's shoes! From a formal Southern soiree to an ocean island affair, Tara shares the tools and tricks of the trade from over a decade in the industry.
Birth of the kingdom, Jan Guillou
The Templar knight, Jan Guillou
The road to Jerusalem, Jan Guillou
Death's head. Day of the damned, David Gunn
Death's head: maximum offence, David Gunn
Death's head, David Gunn
Burning Meredith, Elizabeth Gunn
Twenty fragments of a ravenous youth, Xiaolu Guo: Determined to seek her fortune in Beijing, Fenfang Wang leaves her rural farm to travel 1,800 miles to pursue her dreams in the city where, setting out to live a modern life, she lands a job as a film extra, falls under the spell of two unsuitable young men, and finally finds her true calling in an unexpected place.
A time of blood, John Gwynne: Defy the darkness. Defend the light. Drem and his friends flee the battle at Starstone Lake to warn the Order of the Bright Star. They've witnessed horrors they'll never forget, such as magic warping men into beasts. But worst of all, they've seen a demon rise from the dead - making it even more powerful. Now Fritha, the demons' high priestess, is hunting Drem's party. Concealed in Forn Forest, Riv struggles to understand her half-breed heritage.
I'm all right Jack, Alan Hackney
By death divided, Patricia Hall
Blood brothers, Patricia Hall
Dressed to kill: a Kate O'Donnell mystery, Patricia Hall: In 1963, a young photographer from Liverpool finds the darker side of London's fashion industry when she goes to work for at a fashion photographer's studio.
The baby barter, Patty Smith Hall: Home from the war, army nurse Thea Miller is determined to adopt her late sister's baby and begin a new life. But someone else has the same intentions - the town sheriff and Thea's old friend, Mack Worthington. Now, in order to keep her niece in the family, Thea must reach an agreement with him. Mack isn't sure Thea - whose actions once hurt him badly—is committed to baby Sarah. And a judge may never approve a single-parent adoption for either of them.
Provided you don't kiss me: 20 years with Brian Clough, Duncan Hamilton
Weekend, Jane Eaton Hamilton: In this intimate, sexy novel, two lesbian couples living next door to each other one summer in cottage country find each of their relationships at a crossroads. One woman celebrates her fiftieth birthday, which causes her to reconsider what she wants out of life and her partner; the other couple are the parents of a new baby, which cannot conceal the turmoil of their relationship.
A stroke of midnight, Laurell K Hamilton
Mistral's kiss, Laurell K Hamilton
A kiss of shadows, Laurell K Hamilton
Divine misdemeanors, Laurell K Hamilton
Swallowing darkness, Laurell K Hamilton: Meredith Gentry, whose rightful place on the throne of faerie is dependent on being able to produce an heir, is overjoyed when she finds herself pregnant after many failed attempts, until she discovers that she carries two babies with different fathers.
A caress of twilight, Laurell K Hamilton: Los Angeles private detective Meredith, a part-human fey princess, is in a race with her ruthless cousin to claim the throne.
A lick of frost, Laurell K Hamilton: Commanded by her aunt, the dark Queen Andais, to conceive a child as heir to the throne, Meredith Gentry, a half-mortal, half-faerie princess, returns to Los Angeles, only to find herself and her lovers trapped between the dark and light faerie courts and human law.
Seduced by moonlight, Laurell K Hamilton: "I am Meredith Gentry, P.I. and Princess Merry, heir to the throne of Fairie. Now there are those among me who whisper I am more. They fear me even as they protect me. And who can blame them? I've awakened the dazzling magic that's slumbered in them for thousands of years. But the thing is, I can't figure out why." "My aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness, is no longer distracted by her usual sadistic hobbies. Her obsession has turned unwaveringly to me.
A parallel life, Ruth Hamilton: Twenty-one-year-old jeweler Harriet Compton-Milne, burdened with eccentric parents, an attic-dwelling grandmother, and a genius brother with obsessive-compulsive disorders, would like to leave home but feels she cannot, and she is pleasantly surprised when big trouble arrives that her family manages to pull together for the first time.
Entangled: the Eater of Souls, Graham Hancock: Graham Hancock has spent decades researching and writing some of the most ambitious and successful nonfiction investigations into ancient civilizations and wisdom. EntangledEntangledEntangled has the added merit of being grounded in solid anthropological and scientific research.
Speed learning for kids: the must-have brain-training tools to help your child achieve their full potential, Bill Handley
Speed maths for kids: helping children achieve their full potential, Bill Handley: Popular Australian author and inspirational teacher, Bill Handley, has developed and, over the years, refined methods of teaching mathematics and learning strategies that have achieved amazing results. His best-selling book, Speed Mathematics convinced readers that people who excel at maths use better strategies and are not necessarily more intelligent.
Ultimate mittens: 28 classic knitting patterns to keep you warm, Robin Hansen: "Filled with a wide array of classic knitting patterns, this book is, in essence, the ultimate mitten book. The patterns are organized from simple to difficult and their origins range from traditional Scandinavian and Canadian Maritime patterns to more contemporary sewn and windblock patterns from right here in Maine.
The inn at the top: tales of life at the highest pub in Britain, Neil Hanson: The delightful tale of a young couple who in the late 1970s, on impulse, became the new landlords of the most remote, bleak and lonely pub - The Tan Hill Inn - located in the bleak landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Having seen an article in the newspaper about the pub's search for a new manager, they arrived just three weeks later as the new landlords of the The Tan Hill Inn.
The last summer of us, Maggie Harcourt: Limpet, Steffan and Jared. Three best friends crammed into a clapped-out rust bucket of a car on a whirlwind road trip to forget their troubles and see out the end of the summer. But no matter how far they drive, they can't escape the hidden secrets and slow-burning romance that could upset the balance of their friendship – perhaps forever.
Vanuatu & New Caledonia, Paul Harding: Lonely Planet Vanuatu & New Caledonia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stare into the volcanic cauldron of Vanuatu's Mt Yasur; eat snails by turquoise coves on New Caledonia's Ile des Pins; or discover traditional tribal culture, all with your trusted travel companion.
A face like glass, Frances Hardinge: In the underground city of Caverna the world's most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can make you hallucinate and perfumes that convince you to trust the wearer, even as they slit your throat. The people of Caverna are more ordinary, but for one thing: their faces are as blank as untouched snow.
Homegrown: illustrated bites from your garden to your table, Heather Hardison: Whether your idea of gardening is a tomato plant on your fire escape or a pumpkin patch in the yard, Homegrown is the ultimate guide to growing your own food and eating it, too! With clear and uncomplicated illustrations, author Heather Hardison guides readers through the process of planting, growing, harvesting, and preparing more than 25 of the tastiest, easy-to-grow vegetables and small fruits???such as spinach, kale, artichokes, and pears???and cooking them into seasonal, clean, and deliciou.
The return of the native, Thomas Hardy: The beautiful and exotic Eustacia Vye feels trapped by her life in Egdon Heath, an area occupied mostly by simple rural folk, where superstition and the supernatural have taken root. As she tries to escape her life of constraint and frustration, Eustacia finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into life in the heath. The Return of the Native was met with some conservative criticism at the time of its publication as the content and the anti-heroine Eustacia were quite controversial for that time.
The long way to Vladivostok: a journey through Scandinavia and the Silk Road to Siberia, Shirley Hardy-Rix: Riding a motorbike in howling high winds and freezing temperatures to reach Nordkapp, the northern most point of Europe could have been disastrous. But for Shirley Hardy-Rix and Brian Rix it was one of the best days of their lives. This is what the well-travelled retired couple had hoped for when they planned to fill a gap in their riding experience and take on Scandinavia, the old Silk Road in Central Asia and the world's largest country, Russia.
The weeder's digest: identifying and enjoying edible weeds, Gail Harland: A practical guide to identifying and using the many edible varieties of weed. It includes over 45 species, with details of how to identify them and suggestions for using them for both cooking and making things. Included are common weeds such as nettles and elder, as well as less common plants such as brookline and hairy bittercress.
Six weeks to catch a cowboy, Brenda Harlen: Kenzie Atkins was a love-struck teenager when Spencer Channing left Haven in the dust. But the biggest news isn't the rodeo champion's hotly-awaited homecoming - it's the little girl who calls him 'daddy'. Spencer's newfound daughter is bringing out Kenzie's yearning for family - and for the sexy single cowboy who still sets her heart ablaze! Maybe the roving bull-rider is finally ready to ride off into the sunset for the ultimate happily-ever-after.
Once a midwife, Patricia Harman: Though the Great Depression is behind the them, troubles are not, for Europe is at war. It is only be a matter of time before the U.S. enters the fray. In the town of Hope River, midwife Patience Hester's husband, Daniel has vowed never to take up arms again; he saw too much bloodshed during the First World War.
The It girls, Karen Harper: Promoting themselves from genteel poverty to fame, two beautiful sisters, one a daring fashion designer and the other a writer of scandalous novels, become each other's most staunch supporter and harshest critic in the face of misunderstandings and confidences.
Last ferry home, Kent A Harrington: "No one writes about the heart of darkness like Kent Harrington" -Michael Connelly Since his wife's death at sea, San Francisco Police Detective Michael O'Higgins has been paralyzed by grief and shame - unable to care for their teenaged daughter, who saw her mother swept away, and unable to deal with the daily requirements of his job. Almost a year after his wife's death, O'Higgins takes a ferry ride as part of his therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Different class, Joanne Harris: After thirty years at St Oswald's Grammar in North Yorkshire, Latin master Roy Straitley has seen all kinds of boys come and go. Each class has its clowns, its rebels, its underdogs, its 'Brodie' boys who, whilst of course he doesn't have favourites, hold a special place in an old teacher's heart. But every so often there's a boy who doesn't fit the mould. A troublemaker. A boy with hidden shadows inside.
Vanishing Point, Lisa Harris: During Garrett Addison's first week on the job as a criminal investigator for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, his team is called out to a murder scene of a young girl. She's the third victim in a string of disappearances with one thing in common–a Polaroid photo of each victim left behind at the crime scene. The FBI is pulled into the case to help, and Garrett finds himself working with Special Agent Jordan Lambert, the woman he once loved.
Selling Hitler: the story of the Hitler diaries, Robert Harris
Thirty-one kings, Robert J Harris
A brighter dawn, Rosie Harris
The quality of love, Rosie Harris: In 1920, the only child of over-protective parents, Sarah Lewis yearns to leave home. Studying hard to please them, she earns a place at Cardiff University. Here she is swept off her feet by handsome Gwyn Roberts, but when she becomes pregnant her parents are devastated and turn her from their door. All Gwyn and Sarah can afford are two squalid rooms in the infamous slums of Cardiff and Sarah soon realises she's made a terrible mistake.
Long shot: my bipolar life and the horses who saved me, Sylvia Harris
Condemned to death, Cora Harrison: When Mara, Brehon of the Burren, is summoned to the sandy beach of Fanore, on the western fringe of the kingdom of the Burren, she sees a sight that she has never witnessed before during her thirty years as law-enforcer and investigating magistrate: a dead man lying in a boat with no oars. Immediately her scholars jump to the conclusion that the man has been found guilty of kin-murder.
Laws in conflict, Cora Harrison: February, 1512. Mara, Brehon of the Burren, judge and lawgiver, has been invited to the city state of Galway, which is ruled by English laws and a royal charter originally granted by Richard III. Mara wonders whether she can use her legal knowledge to save the life of a man from the Burren who's been caught stealing a meat pie, but events soon take an even more dramatic turn when the mayor's son is charged with a heinous crime.
Chain of evidence: a Burren mystery, Cora Harrison: When clan leader Garrett MacNamara's dead body is found on the road after a herd of cows has escaped, what was initially assumed to be a tragic case of him being squashed to a pulp by livestock becomes more sinister when a local claims they saw a chain attached to the mutilated body, which has now disappeared.
The art of Good Housekeeping: 1001 things you need to know to run the perfect home, Helen Harrison
White witch, black curse, Kim Harrison
Dead witch walking, Kim Harrison
Black magic sanction, Kim Harrison
Ever After, Kim Harrison: New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison returns to the sexy, supernatural adventures of Rachel Morgan with the eleventh book in the Hollows series Ever After The ever-after, the demonic realm that parallels our own, is shrinking, and if it disappears, so does all magic. It's up to witch-turned-daywalking-demon Rachel Morgan to fix the ever-after before the fragile balance between magic users and humans falls apart.
The undead pool, Kim Harrison: Witch and day-walking demon Rachel Morgan has managed to save the demonic ever after from shrinking, but at a high cost. Now, strange magic is attacking Cincinnati and the Hollows, causing spells to backfire or go horribly wrong, and the truce between the races, between Inderlander and human, is shattering. Rachel must stop this dark necromancy before the undead vampire masters who keep the rest of the undead under control are lost and all-out supernatural war breaks out.
Pale demon, Kim Harrison: Condemned to death for practicing witchcraft, bounty hunter Rachel Morgan is given three days to clear her name and get to the annual witches' convention in San Francisco, an effort that forces her to endure a cross-country drive with a motley crew of supernatural companions.
Autumn: an anthology for the changing seasons, Melissa Harrison: Autumn is a time of transformation. Crisp, clear days mark summer's close and usher in a new season with its rich scents and vivid palette, leaves flaming red and gold by day, bonfires and fireworks lighting up the lengthening nights. There is abundance, as humans and animals make stores for the winter; and there is decay, which gives rise to the next cycle of life.
Spring: an anthology for the changing seasons, Melissa Harrison: It is a time of awakening. In our fields, hedgerows and woodlands, our beaches, cities and parks, an almost imperceptible shift soon becomes a riot of sound and colour: winter ends, and life surges forth once more. Whether in town or country, we all share in this natural rhythm, in the joy and anticipation of the changing year. In prose and poetry both old and new, Spring mirrors the unfolding of the season, inviting us to see what's around us with new eyes.
Summer: an anthology for the changing seasons, Melissa Harrison: It is a time of abundance. As the days lengthen and grow warmer, the richness of light, sound and colour will be captured in Summer through diverse pieces of nature writing, describing the lifecycles of flora and fauna, startling moments of transition, seasonal change in cities and gardens, wildlife experiences that epitomise a point in the year, or the shifting patterns of country life through a collection of pieces, old and new, threaded together to mirror the unfolding of the season.
The ice diamond, Paula Harrison
The magic rings, Paula Harrison: "Princess Lottie and her three friends are the new Rescue Princesses! And they're all set for their adventure–. A beautiful foal has mysteriously disappeared from the palace stables. The girls have a plan of action, but Lottie is worried. What if they're not brave enough? Or can't keep a secret? After all, it takes more than a few ninja moves to make a proper Rescue Princess–"–Page 4 of cover.
The golden shell, Paula Harrison: Princess Ella's a bit nervous about starting her new school. But Harebell Castle is great fun - especially as the girls all have their own pets! But when Ella's bunny, Daisy, disappears Ella needs the help of the Rescue Princesses. Perhaps the Golden Shell can show them where little Daisy is? They'll certainly need all their ninja moves to bring her home.
Wishing Pearl, Paula Harrison: The Princesses are staying on the tropical island of Ampali for the summer. It's idyllic, until Clarabel finds the wounded dolphin and it becomes a race against time to save its life.
The rainbow opal, Paula Harrison: Princess Summer loves having her friends to stay? her Kingdom has lots of amazing animals in it and they are having a great time exploring. But it's the baby koala that really captures their hearts.
The hostage heart, Cynthia Harrod-Eagles: Emotionally hurt in the past, a job in a large country house seems to be Emma's best option for staying single and safe ... When Emma Ruskin becomes governess to 10-year-old Poppy Ackroyd, the haughty Ackroyd family all treat her with contempt - particularly Gavin, the effortlessly superior eldest son.
Star fall: a Bill Slider mystery, Cynthia Harrod-Eagles: The post-Christmas lull is officially over ... The deceased is antiques expert Rowland Egerton, the darling of daytime TV, stabbed to death in his luxurious West London home. Egerton's partner, the granite-faced John Lavender, found the body; did he also do the deed? Or was it a burglary gone wrong? As Slider and his team investigate, none of the facts seem to fit.
Jokes to tell the Queen, David Hart: This book is packed with hundreds of splendidly silly jokes on every topic under the sun, such as animals, school and family, plus plenty of good old knock, knock jokes and lots of royalty themed jokes.
IPad®, Guy Hart-Davis
IPhone geekery: : 50 insanely cool hacks and mods for your iPhone 4S, Guy Hart-Davis: Trick out your iPhone 4S or iPhone 4! You already know how to do everyday things with your iPhone–make calls, take photos, enjoy music and movies, and play games. Now it's time to take your iPhone to the next level and turn it into your home recording studio, professional-quality video camera, and full-scale computer for both business computing and personal productivity. iPhone Geekery shows you how to do all this, and much, much more.
Flesh and blood: a Ben Tolliver mystery, James Neal Harvey: After a senator & rsquo;s scandalous death, police detective Ben Tolliver investigates the man & rsquo;s wretchedly corrupt family Ten years after leaving the Senate, Clayton Cunningham III remains as powerful as ever. In his boardroom, he rules over a business empire that stretches across the globe. In his dining room, he controls his family with a tight fist. And in his bedroom, well & mdash;in his bedroom the senator does whatever he wants.
Rough treatment: a Charlie Resnick mystery, John Harvey: When Jerzy Grabianski and Trevor Grice burglarize TV director Harold Roy's house, they find his bored wife, Maria, who becomes attracted to Jerzy. Among the valuables the thieves snatch is a kilo of cocaine which Roy, dabbling in drugs and on the verge of losing his job, has been keeping for a dealer acquaintance. Maria supplies a false description of the criminals, prompted by her interest in Jerzy, who returns to begin an affair and negotiate selling back the cocaine.
Wasted years: a Charlie Resnick mystery, John Harvey: A series of brutal robberies takes Detective Inspector Charlie Resnick back ten years, to a time when a rash of very similar incidents left him face to face with a frenzied sociopath who nearly brought his life to a premature end ... and to a time when his wife ran off with her lover, putting paid to their marriage and leaving him with a psychic wound that still hasn't healed.
Constantinople quilts: 8 stunning appliqué projects inspired by Turkish Iznik tiles, Tamsin Harvey
The spy in Moscow Station: a counterspy's hunt for a deadly Cold War threat, Eric Haseltine: Moscow in the late 1970s: one by one, CIA assets are disappearing. The perils of American arrogance, mixed with bureaucratic infighting, had left the country unspeakably vulnerable to ultra-sophisticated Russian electronic surveillance.. The Spy in Moscow Station tells of a time when—much like today—Russian spycraft was proving itself far ahead of the best technology the U.S. had to offer.
The advanced roblox coding book: an unofficial guide: learn how to script games, code objects and settings, and create your own world!, Heath Haskins: "Clear and easy-to follow instructions for using coding and scripting tools to create new, more advanced Roblox games. Take your game design to the next level, with this complete guide to Roblox coding and scripting! Learn how to code using the programing language Lua to create new objects and games in the Roblox world: from teleporting objects (or PCs/NPCs!), to adding and applying power ups, to creating a leaderboard, and allowing players to save their games.
Finest years: Churchill as warlord 1940-45, Max Hastings
Now you see me: ... but can you trust me?, Emma Haughton: Three years ago, thirteen-year-old Danny Geller vanished without trace. This is the story of what happens when hope comes back to haunt you. When you search for the truth and find it is better to live in the dark ...
Awesome animals, Alison Hawes
My little armalite, J M Hawes
Gardening for birds: planting and projects to entice birds to your garden, Tracey Hawthorne
A thousand ships, Natalie Haynes: This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of all of them. In the middle of the night, Creusa wakes to find her beloved Troy engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of brutal conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over, and the Greeks are victorious. Over the next few hours, the only life she has ever known will turn to ash.
Bury me when I'm dead, Cheryl A Head: "Charlene "Charlie" Mack is a PI in Detroit. Born and raised in the city that America forgot, Charlie has built a highly respected private investigations firm through hard work, smart choices, and relentless ambition. Her team of investigators are highly skilled and trustworthy, but she secretly struggles with her sexual orientation and a mother with early-onset Alzheimer's.
Long time no see, Dermot Healy: Long Time, No See introduces us to the unforgettable world of Mister Psyche in the isolated coastal townland of Ballintra in the north-west of Ireland. Recent school-leaver, occasional worker, full-time companion and Malibu-provider to Uncle Joe-Joe and his friend The Blackbird, Psyche is a boy on the cusp of adulthood, undone by a recent traumatic event.
The legacy of lucy harte: a poignant, life-affirming novel that will make you laugh and cry, Emma Heatherington: This beautiful, heartbreaking novel is a must read for fans of bestselling authors Jojo Moyes, Kelly Rimmer and SD Robertson. 'Sometimes time is all we have with the people we love the most. I ask you to slow down in life. To take your time, but don't waste it.' Maggie O'Hara knows better than most that life can change in a heartbeat. Eighteen years ago she was given the most precious gift- a second-hand heart, and a second chance at life.
Yarn, yarn, yarn: 50 fun crochet and knitting projects to color your world, Sania Hedengren: Are you crazy about yarn? Of course you are! Follow interior decorators Susanna Zacke and Sania Hedengren as they redesign their world with vivid colors and playful patterns. Their exciting new crafting guide, Yarn, Yarn, Yarn, offers delightful and creative projects guaranteed to inspire and personalize your home, wardrobe, accessories, and more.
A reluctant bride, Jody Hedlund: After facing desperate heartache and loss, Mercy agrees to escape a bleak future in London and join a bride ship. Wealthy and titled, Joseph leaves home and takes to the sea as the ship's surgeon to escape the pain of losing his family. He has no intention of settling down, but when Mercy becomes his assistant, they must fight against a forbidden love.
Before I Burn, Gaute Heivoll: In the late 1970s, a pyromaniac runs amok in a close-knit community in rural Norway. Homes are burnt to a cinder, and panic spreads, as neighbours wonder who amongst them could be wreaking such fear and anguish. And slowly, almost imperceptibly, a mother comes to realise that her son is lighting the fires. Born into this time of chaos, Gaute Heivoll is indelibly linked to the arsonist intent on such destruction.
False pride, Veronica Heley
A good way to go, Peter Helton: "On his first day back at work following his suspension, DI McLusky finds himself in the midst of a major murder enquiry when a body is discovered in the canal at Netham Lock. Chained, weighted down, tied to a buoy by the neck, it has all the hallmarks of a premeditated, ritualistic killing.
Indelible, Peter Helton: Chris Honeysett uncovers strange goings-on at the Bath Arts Academy in this intriguing new mystery Against his better judgement, laidback painter and private investigator Chris Honeysett has accepted a role as tutor at the Bath Arts Academy and agreed to take part in an anniversary exhibition.
Worthless remains: a Chris Honeysett mystery, Peter Helton: Chris Honeysett is assigned to protect television host Guy Middleton, but what should be an easy job becomes much more complicated when it becomes clear that someone is trying to kill Middleton.
The fifth vital sign: master your cycles and optimize your fertility, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack: The menstrual cycle isn't just about having babies. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign, just like your pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, and blood pressure - and it provides you with essential information about your health. [This book] brings together over 1000 meticulously researched scientific references to help you understand your menstrual cycle.
Brick flicks: a comprehensive guide to making your own stop-motion LEGO® movies, Sarah Herman: Turn your bricks into blockbusters with this movie-making guide! You've seen the smash-hit film; now it's time to step into the director's chair and make your own. Forget big budgets, A-list movie stars, and exotic locations this comprehensive guide will show you how to make a stop-motion movies using little more than a camera, a computer, and your own LEGO collection.
Beyond the Pampas: in search of Patagonia, Imogen Rhia Herrad: Imogen Herrad goes in search of the Welsh-speaking communities of Argentina to discover not only their thriving contemporary lives but also their pioneering history, but the story of the oppressed native peoples of Patagonia, and herself. Welsh Books Council Beyond the Pampas is an exploration of the lives of the descendants of nineteenth century Welsh settlers in Argentina.
Redemption at Hawk's Landing, Rita B Herron: The last place Honey Granger wants to be is Tumbleweed, Texas–the judgemental town that made her childhood a living hell. But when Sheriff Harrison Hawk informs her that her alcoholic father has been murdered, she reluctantly joins his investigation.The sexy sheriff has long suspected Honey's father in his sister's disappearance and vows to solve both mysteries. But keeping his professional distance from the vulnerable blonde proves nearly impossible.
Nighthawk Island, Rita B Herron: The Cradle Mission: When vulnerable beauty Alanna Hayes appeared on his doorstep with a baby in tow, Cain Caldwell didn't know what to think. On the run after uncovering evidence of secret experiments at the Coastal Island Research Park, she claimed his brother had promised to help her, but he was dead. The closer Cain got to Alanna, the more difficult it was to remember she might be involved in murder.
Safe at Hawk's Landing, Rita B Herron: Charlotte Reacher found her calling teaching art therapy to teens. But when her attempt to stop a kidnapping leaves her wounded and unable to move past her trauma, she's hesitant to trust the stranger who promises to keep her safe. FBI agent Lucas Hawk knows Charlotte's the only witness to the human trafficking abduction that shook his Texas hometown. Determined to find the victims, he must convince her to work with him–even while resisting his growing desire for her.
-, Jane Hersey
Last Girl Gone, J G Hetherton: Sometimes the journey home is the most harrowing. In this pulse-pounding series debut, J.G. Hetherton weaves a chilling story about every parent's nightmare. Investigative journalist Carol Chambers is back in her tiny hometown of Hillsborough, North Carolina, the one place she swore never to return. Fired from the Boston Globe, her career in shambles, she reluctantly takes a job with the local paper.
A mother like mine, Kate Hewitt: "Welcome to England's beautiful Lake District, where a reluctant reunion forges a new bond between a daughter and her wayward mother ... Abby Rhodes is just starting to get her life on track. After her fiance's unexpected death, she returned with her young son to the small village where she grew up and threw herself into helping her ailing grandmother run the town's beach cafe. Then one evening, her mother, Laura, shows up in Hartley-by-the-Sea and announces her plan to stay.
Now and then friends, Kate Hewitt: "Childhood best friends Rachel Campbell and Claire West have not only grown up, but after fifteen years, they've also grown apart ... After her father left, Rachel had to dedicate her life to managing her household: her two younger sisters, her disabled mother, and her three-year-old nephew. When Rachel's not struggling to look after all of them, she makes her living cleaning the houses of wealthy families–inclulding the Wests, where a surprise now awaits her.
A Yorkshire Christmas, Kate Hewitt: New York City girl Claire Lindell isn't looking for a Christmas miracle or happiness when she abruptly decides to hole up for the holiday at her godmother's cottage in a little Yorkshire village, and lick her wounds from a near disastrous romantic decision.
Devil's Fjord, David Hewson: Newly-appointed District Sheriff Tristan Haraldsen and his wife Elsebeth are looking forward to a peaceful semi-retirement in the remote fishing village of Djevulsfjord on the stunningly beautiful island of Vagar. But when two boys go missing during the first whale hunt of the season, the repercussions strike at the heart of the isolated coastal community. As he pursues his investigations, Tristan discovers that the Mikkelsen brothers aren't the first young men to have vanished on Vagar.
First of the Tudors, Joanna Hickson: A stunning novel of the Tudors from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. Jasper Tudor, son of Queen Catherine and her second husband, Owen Tudor, has grown up far from the intrigue of the royal court. But after he and his brother Edmund are summoned to London, their half-brother, King Henry VI, takes a keen interest in their future.Bestowing Earldoms on them both, Henry also gives them the wardship of the young heiress Margaret Beaufort.
Luciano's luck, Jack Higgins
Midnight runner, Jack Higgins
A fine night for dying, Jack Higgins
Passage by night, Jack Higgins: Harry Manning ran a charter fishing boat in the Bahamas. His past and his reputation were murky – and women adored him. He drank to forget bitter memories of Cuba and how he'd barely escaped with his life. And to help him forget, there was Maria. But one night Maria disappeared – another victim of Castro's violence. Harry vowed to find her killers.
Mr. Putin: operative in the Kremlin, Fiona Hill: Who is Vladimir Putin? Observers have described him as a ""man from nowhere""–Someone without a face, substance, or soul. Russia experts Fiona Hill and Clifford Gaddy argue that Putin is in fact a man of many and complex identities. Drawing on a range of sources, including their own personal encounters, they describe six that are most essential: the Statist, the History Man, the Survivalist, the Outsider, the Free Marketeer, and the Case Officer.
Period power: harness your hormones and get your cycle working for you, Maisie Hill: The hormones of the menstrual cycle profoundly influence our energy, mood and behaviour, but all too often we're taught that our hormones make us unreliable, moody bitches, or that it's our lot in life to put up with 'women's problems'. Maisie Hill, a women's health practitioner, knows the power of working with the menstrual cycle and refuses to accept this theory.
The Cambridge plot, Suzette A Hill: Rosy Gilchrist and her hesitant sidekicks, Felix Smythe and Professor Cedric Dillworthy, are visiting Cambridge: Rosy to attend a Newnham reunion, and Felix and Cedric to attend preparations for the unveiling of a statue of the latter's old tutor. But plans for the statue are far from set in stone, and the meddling Gloria Biggs-Boothby is determined to see it created by another artist. It's inconvenient, then, when he turns up dead...
Jokes for all the family, Harry Hilton: Did you hear about the schoolboy who put clean socks on every day?By Friday he couldn't get his shoes on. Prepare to have your ribs tickled, your funny bone waggled and your leg pulled with this bumper compendium of jokes for all the family.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips: [a novel], James Hilton: Hilton & rsquo;s inspiring short novel about a beloved teacher & rsquo;s remarkable role in his students & rsquo; lives, through decades of triumph and tragedy in Britain For three generations, through war and peace, prosperity and misfortune, Arthur Chipping & rsquo;s students at the Brookfield School have called him Mr. Chips. Beginning in his unpolished first years as a new teacher, through the end of the nineteenth century and well into radical changes of the twentieth, Mr.
Starlight detectives: how astronomers, inventors, and eccentrics discovered the modern universe, Alan Hirshfeld: "The path to a broader mode of cosmic observation was blazed by a cadre of nineteenth-century amateur astronomers and inventors, galvanized by the advent of photography, spectral analysis, and innovative technology to create the entirely new field of astrophysics.
Dear Scarlett, Fleur Hitchcock: A funny, moving and absorbing story about a young girl's attempts to learn more about her dead father through the objects she finds in a cardboard box he's left her.
Angelica's grotto, Russell Hoban
The golden fool, Robin Hobb
Ship of destiny, Robin Hobb
Fool's fate, Robin Hobb
Fool's errand, Robin Hobb
Dragon haven, Robin Hobb: The dragon keepers and the fledgling dragons are forging a passage up the treacherous Rain Wild River. They are in search of the mythical Elderling city of Kelsingra, and are accompanied by the liveship Tarman, its captain, Leftrin, and a group of hunters who must search the forests for game with which to keep the dragons fed.
Stravaganza: city of stars, Mary Hoffman: Fifteen-year-old Georgia, who loves horses as much as she hates her bullying stepbrother, buys a figurine of a winged horse and finds it has magical powers that transport her from present-day London to the sixteenth-century world of Talia where, in the city of Remora, similar to Sienna, Italy, she finds danger and intrigue as well as friendship and a chance to perfect her riding skills.
An ordinary woman, Cecelia Holland: The remarkable story of the courageous young pioneer who endures the hardships of the wilderness to become the first American woman to enter California A hard life in the Missouri wilderness has made young Nancy Roberts Kelsey strong, fearless, and ready for anything. In the year 1841, the seventeen-year-old wife and mother joins her husband, Ben, and with an infant in her arms, sets off in pursuit of the dream called California.
Pillar of the sky, Cecelia Holland: A breathtaking novel of primitive England and the astonishing birth of the miracle called Stonehenge In a time before recorded history, on an island that many centuries later would come to be known as Britain, Moloquin, the Unwanted One, dreams of a pathway to the heavens.
The belt of gold, Cecelia Holland: In an exotic ancient land, a foreign stranger & rsquo;s sworn mission of vengeance leads him into the perilous circle of a ruthless Byzantine empress In the early years of the ninth century, the road home from Jerusalem winds through Constantinople for two Frankish noblemen-warriors. But when an encounter with a young woman running for her life results in the murder of Hagen the White & rsquo;s brother, he vows to find the perpetrators, no matter how highborn or powerful, and take his revenge.
City of God, Cecelia Holland: A self-serving political player in sixteenth-century Rome is caught up in the ruthless and powerful Borgia family & rsquo;s deadly intrigues of murder and betrayal It is known as the City of God & mdash;but Rome at the dawn of the sixteenth century is an unholy place where opulence, poverty, and decadence cohabitate sinfully under the ruthless rule of Rodrigo Borgia, the debauched Pope Alexander VI.
Until the sun falls: a novel, Cecelia Holland: Genghis Khan has just died, leaving his empire between two men: his heir to the title of high king, his son, Ogotai; and to Batu, his eldest grandson of his oldest son. As the land from the East China Sea settles for peace, the western provokes are gearing up for invasion–of Russia and whatever other lands lay west. At the heart of the story, though, is Psin, the king of a tribe that calls itself the Merkits.
Valley of the Kings, Cecelia Holland: An enthralling fictional account of Howard Carter's famous search for the tomb of King Tut and the mystery behind the tragic death and disappearance of ancient Egypt's child ruler In ancient times, a boy king occupied the throne in a troubled desert land. His name was Tutankhamun. Both his reign and his life were shockingly brief, and his burial place was unknown–mysteries that would intrigue the inquisitive for centuries to come.
The firedrake: a novel, Cecelia Holland: An Irish mercenary joins the army of William the Conqueror and fights at the Battle of Hastings.
The death of Attila: a novel, Cecelia Holland: A strange bond unites a young Hun soldier and the son of a German chief during Attila's invasion of Gaul.
Two ravens: a novel, Cecelia Holland: Bjarni Hoskuldsson, an Icelander of the old faith, flees his violent father and his far-too-attractive stepmother, travels around Britain for a while before returning home to meet, and deal with, his fate.
The Odin mission, James Holland
The spell, Alan Hollinghurst
China's coming war with Asia, Jonathan Holslag
Any man's death, Hazel Holt
A time to die, Hazel Holt
Death is a word, Hazel Holt
Necessary End, A, Hazel Holt: When Sheila Malory reluctantly agrees to help out in one of Taviscombe's charity shops for a few weeks, her friend Rosemary warns her that about the 'control freak' manager Desmond Barlow, and wonders why she couldn't have said 'no'. Sheila does seem to find it difficult to let people down and it is not without some trepidation that she begins her volunteer work.
Death in practice, Hazel Holt: Taviscombe's veterinary practice is facing closure unless they can find a new partner to invest money in the business. Enter Malcolm Hardy; tall, good looking and rich enough to save the surgery. But soon he has offended most of the town, accusing a colleague of malpractice and installing his girlfriend as a veterinary assistant. As far as Sheila Malory is concerned, there is nothing to like about the new vet.
A death in the family, Hazel Holt: Taviscombe looking for information to complete his family tree. After all, she's got better things to do than listen to Bernard's pompous genealogical lectures and watch him berate his mousy wife. But when Bernard dies suddenly in his rented cottage, it's more than family obligation that keeps Mrs. Malory on the case. Someone wanted Bernard out of the way, and with all the dirt he was digging up on the family, the killer could be more than kin ... and less than kind.
The silent killer, Hazel Holt: When widower Shidney Middleton is found dead in his cottage from carbon monoxide poisoning, Sheila Malory is deeply disturbed. The old man had seemed in good health and the ageing wood-burning stove, cited as causing the fatality, had just been serviced. Sheila's suspicions that this was no accidental death just won't be quieted. Sidney had always seemed a pleasant, unassuming gentleman. So Sheila is shocked when, at the old man's funeral, she encounters outright hostility.
Little red writing, Joan Holub: Once upon a time, in pencil school, a brave little red pencil sets out to write an exciting story with nouns and adverbs and everything–but first she has to face the ravenous pencil sharpener, the Wolf 3000.
Got your attention?: how to create intrigue and connect with anyone, Sam Horn: In an impatient world of infobesity, people don't want more information & mdash;they want to be intrigued and they want to be intrigued fast . After all, goldfish have longer attention spans than humans & mdash;nine seconds to our eight.
Funny girl, Nick Hornby
Modern Manners: the Essential Guide to Correct Behaviour and Etiquette, Philip Howard: For many years Philip Howard has delighted Times readers with his wildly popular?Modern Times' column, answering questions on contemporary etiquette and acting as confidant and gleeful guide to those attempting to avoid the pitfalls and perils of modern life. Now, drawing on that wealth of wisdom, he offers solutions to modern-day mysteries and solves all manner of social dilemmas.
Iran in crisis?: nuclear ambitions and the American response, Roger Howard: "The recent led US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have brought new opportunities and dangers that could conceivably either herald a new rapprochement between Tehran and Washington or else bring a sharp detorioration that might perhaps spill over into confrontation. At home, profound demographic changes would seem to make far-reaching political changes appear inevitable in a country whose young population is alientated from the clerical elite that pulls the strings of power.
Please, daddy, no: a boy betrayed, Stuart Howarth: Stuart just wanted his father to love him, but he was made to believe he was too naughty to be loved. Finally David Howarth was sent to prison for abusing Stuart's young sisters. Nobody knew the truth about Stuart's abuse until one fateful day when his father tried it again and Stuart fought back in the only way he knew how. Stuart Howarth spent the first thirty years of his life in mental and physical hell.
Her sister's lie, Debbie Howells: Remember the script. Sisters look out for each other. It's been ten years since Hannah Roscoe saw her older sister, but that distance fades to nothing when she receives a call from the police saying Nina is dead. As a teenager, desperate to leave home and make her career in music, Hannah moved into Nina's cottage in the English countryside. In that secluded setting, Nina was trying to give her children the freedom that she and Hannah never knew growing up.
DIY, dammit!: a practical guide to curse-free crafting: 35 tried and tested projects anyone can make & everyone will love, Joselyn Hughes: Doing it yourself always seems so simple. Only 3 steps! Just 5 supplies! Less than 30 minutes! Yeah right.The truth is, craftin' ain't easy. But it also doesn't have to be an exasperating lesson in your own clumsiness.Joselyn Hughes knows the struggle. She's lived it. And now, withDIY, Dammit!, she offers up foolproof craftables that deliver maximum cute with minimal effort.
Live your life for half the price, Mary Hunt
Summer by the tides, Denise Hunter: "Following a painful betrayal, Maddy Monroe's love life is a wreck, and her restaurant career is in shambles. When her grandmother goes missing, she and her estranged sisters converge at the family beach house in Sea Haven, North Carolina. Being with uptight Nora and free-spirited Emma at the place where their family broke apart is a struggle, and undercurrents of jealousy and resentment threaten to pull the sisters under.
Shifting shadows, Erin Hunter: A false leader has been destroyed, but Bravelands is still in grave danger. Stinger's death should have brought peace to the land; but no Great Parent has stepped forward, and now the fate of Bravelands hangs in the balance. With a mysterious threat lurking in their midst, all members of the Great Herd must find the strength to walk the right path or risk the end of Bravelands forever.
Mosquito advertising: the crunch campaign, Kate Hunter: Mosquito Advertising is home from New York when the shocking news breaks: the government is banning advertising for soft drinks. All the work they've done to save Parfizz has been for nothing! Katie is furious. Bans don't work, everyone knows that, and while the other soft drink companies weasel their way around the new rules, Mosquito Advertising plots to re-write them. Katie reckons the key is to make ads for fruit as cool as ads for fizzy drinks.
Mosquito advertising: the blade brief, Kate Hunter: Katie is in trouble with the adults in her life. More trouble than she has ever been in before. Mosquito Advertising is taking up all her time and school seems boring and irrelevant. Who needs school when you're running your own advertising agency? Katie promises she'll lift her game but things get complicated when Barry Sharp, billionaire owner of international airline Blade Air, offers Mosquito Advertising his account.
The Refashion handbook: refit, redesign, remake for every body, Beth Huntington: Take secondhand finds from frumpy to fabulous with a little help from Beth Huntington, a.k.a. the Renegade Seamstress. Beth shows you how to refashion outdated treasures from the thrift store, garage sale, or your own closet, into chic clothing and accessories that are perfectly tailored to fit you. Learn to transform something old into a better fit, a new design, or a radical makeover. Restyle an old T-shirt into a cute fitted top. Turn a tired outfit into a hot little black dress.
Out of the dark, Gregg Andrew Hurwitz: As a boy, Evan Smoak was taken from the orphanage he called home and inducted into a top secret Cold War programme. Trained as a lethal weapon, he and his fellow recruits were sent round the world to do the government's dirty work. But the programme was rotten to the core. And now the man responsible needs things to be nice and clean. All evidence must be destroyed. That includes Evan. To survive, Evan's going to have to take the fight to his nemesis. There's just one problem with that.
Mr Mumbles, Barry Hutchison: Kyle hasn't seen Mr. Mumbles in years. And there's a good reason for that: Mr. Mumbles doesn't exist. But now Kyle's imaginary friend is back, and Kyle doesn't have time to worry about why. Only one thing matters: staying alive.
Wild people, Ewart Hutton: DS Glyn Capaldi is in hospital recuperating from concussion and the after-effects of a car crash. But, worse than that, a young woman is dead. She was the passenger in the car, whom he was bringing in for questioning following a night operation in a remote rural location. Glyn is initially riven with guilt and self-recrimination. Until he starts to question the possibility that it may not have been an accident.
Crome yellow, Aldous Huxley
The wargaming compendium, Henry Hyde: This book gives a complete introduction to the hobby of wargaming with miniatures, especially suitable for the newcomer but also containing sufficient depth and breadth of information to attract the more experienced gamer. Packed with color photographs, maps and diagrams, the book is a visual treat, but one built on the solid foundations of a highly literate and engaging text that does not 'dumb down' the hobby.
Tea on the blue sofa: whispers of love and longing from Africa, Natasha IllumBerg: Natasha Illum Berg is secretly in love. As she waits for her married lover in her beautiful house in the African countryside, she reflects on her Danish childhood, her African present, the tides of her life. She has been changed forever by meeting her lover–her previous existence, her family, her journey to Africa and her other lovers seem to belong to a different person. But one evening, on his way to visit her, her lover is shot, murdered, outside her gates.
The shadow killer, Arnaldur Indriðason
Authentic Malay cooking, Meriam Ismail: This collection of recipes provides the opportunity to experience the flavours of authentic Malay cooking. Surprise your family and friends with dishes like Malay-style Fried Rice, Kelantan-style Laksa, Chicken Rendang, Rojak, and desserts like Serikaya, Akok, Tepung Pasung and many more.
Gunrunner, Graham Ison: "On Christmas Day, Detective Chief Inspector Brock's celebrations are interrupted when he is called to a murder at Heathrow Airport. The victim is quickly established as wealthy businesswoman Kerry Hammond, who was due to fly out to New York with her husband for the holidays–but who never made it further than the car park."–Page [2] of jacket.
Protecting kids made simple: countering abduction and sexual abuse Dale Jackson, Dale Jackson
A Most Dangerous Woman: (Sarah Tanner 1), L M Jackson
The welfare of the dead, Lee Jackson
The mesmerist's apprentice, Lee Jackson
The last pleasure garden, Lee Jackson
London dust, Lee Jackson
A metropolitan murder, Lee Jackson: The last train of the night pulls into the gas-lit platform of Baker Street underground station. A young woman is found strangled, her body abandoned in a second-class carriage. The brutal 'Railway Murder' brings Inspector Decimus Webb to the newly-formed Metropolitan Line on bleak winter's night. His investigation leads him through the slums of Victorian London to the Holborn Refuge, a home for 'Fallen women', and to Clara White, a respectable servant.
Five boys, Mick Jackson
Britain's greatest aircraft, Robert Jackson
Our lizzie, Anna Jacobs: Lizzie Kershaw is an independent spirit. At twelve, she loses her father and her happy family life ends as her mother grows to resent her. Then circumstances push Lizzie into an early marriage, where she finds her mother's petty cruelties replaced by her husband's frequent beatings. But she is a survivor. When World War I breaks out, Lizzie's husband is forced to join up and she seizes the opportunity to run away.
Pakistan at the crossroads: domestic dynamics and external pressures, Christophe Jaffrelot: Top international scholars assess Pakistan's politics and economics and the challenges faced by its civil and military regimes. Contributors examine the state's handling of internal threats, tensions among political parties, police and law-enforcement reform, trends in judicial activism, the rise of border conflicts, financial entanglements with foreign powers, and diplomatic relations with India, China, Afghanistan, and the United States.
Vacuum, Bill James: When a drug kingpin gives up his evil ways, he leaves his empire open for takeover. Harpur and Iles try to prevent a bloody war as other firms fight to fill the vacuum.
Play dead, Bill James: Following a deep investigation into an incident in another Force, Colin Harpur and his boss, Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles, uncovered an unpalatable truth: there is corruption in the ranks. Corruption which led to murder.
Disclosures, Bill James: Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur and his boss, Assistant Chief Constable Desmond Iles, worry about the safety of one of the big-time crooks on their ground, Ralph Ember, sometimes known as Panicking Ralph. Yes, Ralph is a villain, but he's a local villain, and Harpur and Iles feel a kind of bizarre affection for him. And in any case, Ralph helps Iles keep the city reasonably peaceful. But now some awkward repercussions from Ralph's lawless past seem to bring danger.
Snatched, Bill James: Bill James is on top form in this sharply satirical black comedy set behind the scenes at a museum George Lepage, the new Director of the Hulliborn Regional Museum and Gallery, has great hopes that his tenure in the post will be short and profitable. He has visions of early retirement, and perhaps - like his predecessor, and his predecessor's predecessor - a knighthood. But circumstances do their best to snatch his happy dreams away from him.
Noose, Bill James: The past is an inescapable noose around a young man's neck, in this blackly comic, satirical novel from renowned crime writer Bill James Britain, 1956. A young actress seemingly tries to commit suicide over a tangled love affair, but is taken to hospital and her life saved. The story is just the sort of thing that journalist Ian Charteris likes to cover: a poignant mix of near tragedy, possible thwarted romance, and glamour, needing sensitive but - of course - dramatic treatment.
Odd girl out: being autistic in a neurotypical world, Laura E James: From early childhood, Laura James knew she was different, but it wasn't until her mid-forties that she found out why. A successful journalist and mother to four children, she had spent her whole life feeling as if she were running a different operating system to those around her. This book charts a year in her life and offers a unique insight into the autistic mind and the journey from diagnosis to acceptance.
Black leopard, red wolf, Marlon James: Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: 'He has a nose,' people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy. The band is a hodgepodge, full of unusual characters with secrets of their own, including a shape-shifting man-animal known as Leopard.
Murder and mystery: the craft of the detective story, P D James
The baby bombshell, Victoria James: Lily Cookson has a few rules for the New Year, the most important being don't fall for Jack Bailey. The gorgeous, rugged man returned with a new look and a determination to win her back, catching her off guard. After a forbidden night in his arms, she vows never to let it happen again. But when morning sickness kicks in a few weeks later, Lily realizes staying away from Jack just got a whole lot harder.
Magic Chair Murder, The: a 1920s English mystery, Diane Janes: The night before she's due to make a speech to the Robert Barnaby Society on the subject of the famous writer's 'magic chair', committee member Linda Dexter disappears. When her body is discovered two days later, fellow members Frances Black and Tom Dod determine to find out the truth about her death.
Wrestling for beginners, Tom Jarman: Gives novice wrestlers those techniques which serve as the foundation for all wrestling instruction-conditioning, maneuvers, holds, takedowns, counters, strategy, and pinning combinations.
The Neutrino Hunters: the chase for the ghost particle and the secrets of the universe, Ray Jayawardhana: Before the Higgs boson, there was a maddening search for another particle – the ghostly neutrino.
Blood on the sand, Michael Jecks: The Siege of Calais, during the Hundred Years' Wars. The thrilling second novel in a new series for master of the historical adventure, Michael Jecks, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden. Calais, 1346. Berenger Fripper and his men are stationed in the ancient port city, a city under English control and surrounded by enemies. They are here to defend their newly won territory from the French and their allies the Genoese.
Hamas: terrorism, governance, and its future in Middle East politics, Jennifer L Jefferis: This book, a complete and forward-leaning view of Hamas, provides a deep and detailed examination of the history, ideology, political prospects, and regional opportunities of an often poorly understood organization that is redefining 21st-century terrorism.
The Sea Devil: the adventures of Count Felix von Luckner, the last raider under sail, Sam Jefferson: In 1916, a three-masted windjammer bearing Norwegian colours sailed out of a quiet anchorage in Germany, loaded with cargo and apparently bound for Australia. Her true mission was quite different. The ship was, in fact, the SMS Seeadler, commanded by swashbuckling German aristocrat Felix von Luckner. Over an epic voyage, he used cunning and deception to destroy fourteen merchant ships, all the while evading the utterly foxed and infuriated British Admiralty in a daring game of cat and mouse.
Sun, sea and murder, Roderic Jeffries: Rich and arrogant, when Tylers love of good wine leads to the deaths of a young couple in a country lane in Kent, he drives his car to his extensive property in Mallorca so the English police can't examine it. When laid-back Mallorcan Inspector Alvarez is ordered to investigate whether Tyler is in the area, he's reluctant, to say the least. He soon discovers, however, that this routine inquiry has far-reaching consequences.
A question of motive, Roderic Jeffries: The Mallorcan police receive an anonymous call to say a body has been found at the foot of a steep wall of rock. Alvarez makes cursory enquiries only to find that it could be a murder case. Evidence of motive is the key to deciding whether the rich Englishman has died from suicide, accident or murder.
Another Elvis love child, Janette Jenkins
Columbus day, Janette Jenkins
Lost without you, Rachael Johns: On a special night that is supposed to be a celebration of new beginnings, Paige MacRitchie's joy quickly falls away when her mother collapses during the speeches at her book launch In the aftermath, and terrified of losing her, Paige decides she wants to make the ultimate tribute to her parents' perfect marriage: she will wear her mother's wedding dress for her own big day. There's just one problem - her mum, Rebecca, no longer has the dress.
The white sea, Paul Johnston
Warriors: SkyClan & the stranger, Dan Jolley: Leafstar is proud to see the Skyclan thrive under her leadership, but things go awry when she is captured by a Twoleg as she is about to give birth to her kits.
Birthmothers: Women Who Have Relinquished Babies for Adoption Tell Their Stories, Merry Jones: Birthmothers presents intimate and stirring accounts of more than seventy women who surrendered babies for adoption. It follows their lives long-term, from discovery of their pregnancies through the present, and identifies the Birthmother Syndrome–a pattern of behavior and emotions resulting from surrender.
Perfect: a novel, Rachel Joyce: In the aftermath of a life-shattering accident in the English countryside in 1972, twelve-year-old Byron Hemming struggles with events that his mother does not seem to remember and embarks on a journey to discover what really did or did not happen.
No place like here, Christina June: Coming home from boarding school, Ashlyn has big plans for the summer until her wealthy father is arrested for tax evasion, her mother enters a rehab facility for "exhaustion," and Ashlyn, not a fan of the outdoors, is sent to a rustic team-building retreat center in the middle of nowhere.
The analyst and the mystic: psychoanalytic reflections on religion and mysticism, Sudhir Kakar: In this original contribution to the psychology of religion, the Indian psychoanalyst Sudhir Kakar focuses on the phenomenon of ecstatic mysticism. Reviewing and revising traditional Freudian views of religion and drawing on the work of "relational" theorists such as Winnicott and Kohut, Kakar compares the mystical journey to the analytical process. In both he sees a creative immersion, with its potential risk of phases of chaos and disintegration.
El secreto de Mona Lisa, Jeanne Kalogridis
Counseling older people: opportunities and challenges, Charlene M Kampfe: This book provides insight into the primary issues faced by older adults; the services and benefits available to them; and the knowledge base, techniques, and skills necessary to work effectively in a therapeutic relationship. Dr. Kampfe offers empirically and anecdotally based strategies and interventions for dealing with clients' personal concerns and describes ways counselors can advocate for older people on a systemic level.
Scarlet women, Jessie Keane
Dirty game, Jessie Keane
The musician's guide to Pro Tools, John Keane
Hurting too much: shocking stories from the frontline of child protection, Harry Keeble
Little victim: the real story of Britain's vulnerable children and the people who rescue them, Harry Keeble
Baby X: Britain's Child Abusers Brought to Justice, Harry Keeble: When super-tough cop Sergeant Harry Keeble announced he was joining Hackney's ailing Child Protection Team in 2000, his colleagues were astounded. Known as the 'Cardigan Squad', its officers were seen as glorified social workers dealing with domestics. The reality was very different.
The Internet is not the answer: why the Internet has been an economic, political and cultural disaster - and how it can be transformed, Andrew Keen: In this sharp and witty book, long-time Silicon Valley observer and author Andrew Keen argues that, on balance, the Internet has had a disastrous impact on all our lives.
Las Vegas noir, Jarret Keene: "Launched by the summer '04 award-winning, best-seller Brooklyn Noir, Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies. Each book is comprised of all-new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book. In this chilling portrait of America's Sin City, lady luck is just as likely to dispense cold hard cash as a cold-hearted killing.
I heart Hawaii, Lindsey Kelk: When Angela Clark's best friend Jenny invites her to join a press trip to Hawaii, three days of sun, sea and sleep sounds like the perfect antidote to her crazed life. At work in New York, she's supposed to be the face of Having It All. But the only thing Angela feels she excels at is hiding in the printer cupboard, eating Mini Cheddars and watching Netflix on her phone and if this is living the dream, she's more than ready to wake up.
The careless boyfriend, Erika Kelly: Gray Bowie broke the bro code: he fell in love with his best friend's girlfriend. For years, he hid his feelings...until one terrible night, it all came to a head. Since her life blew up in high school, Knox Holliday has spent her time honing her skills as a couture wedding dress designer. But, just weeks before her debut, a freak accident wipes out her collection. The culprit: her ex's former best friend, Gray Bowie. Gray does everything he can to get her career back on track.
The funeral owl, Jim Kelly: "When a reader contacts local newspaper The Crow to report a rare sighting of the Boreal or so-called 'Funeral' owl, the paper's editor Philip Dryden has a sense of foreboding. For the Funeral Owl is said to be an omen of death. It's already proving to be one of the most eventful weeks in The Crow's history. The body of a Chinese man has been discovered hanging from a cross in a churchyard in Brimstone Hill in the West Fens.
Secrets of our hearts, Sheelagh Kelly
An unsuitable mother, Sheelagh Kelly
The spoils of war, Gordon Kent
The falconer's tale, Gordon Kent
Hostile contact, Gordon Kent: From the acclaimed author of Night Trap, Peacemaker and Top Hook, an exhilarating tale of modern espionage and flying adventure featuring US Navy intelligence officer Alan Craik ' sure to appeal to the many fans of Tom Clancy and Dale Brown. For years, a high-level CIA mole has been passing secrets to china. Now he's gone, but he's left a deadly legacy' In the seas off Seattle, an unidentified submarine is shadowing American ballistic-missile subs.
Top hook, Gordon Kent: From the acclaimed author of Night Trap, the third exhilarating tale of modern espionage and military adventure featuring US Navy intelligence officer Alan Craik ' sure to appeal to the many fans of Tom Clancy and Dale Brown. The Alan Craik novels ' NIGHT TRAP and PEACEMAKER ' have earned Gordon Kent electrifying praise for their pace, authenticity and raw emotion, as well as for some of the most remarkable heroes ' and villains ' in fiction today.
Thirteen years later, Jasper Kent
Twelve, Jasper Kent: The voordalak are a creature of legend, tales of which have terrified Russian children for generations. But for Captain Aleksei Ivanonvich Danilov a child of more enlightened times it is a legend that has long been forgotten. Besides, in the autumn of 1812, he faces a more tangible enemy the Grande Armée of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Little girls lost, Jack Kerley
The death collectors, Jack Kerley
The killing game, Jack Kerley
Her last scream, Jack Kerley: A serial-killer targets the country's most vulnerable women in this thriller featuring Detective Carson Ryder. They thought they were safe at last... Across the US, a secret network of crisis centres permanently relocates women in serious danger from domestic abuse. But now someone is killing them before they reach their destinations. Detectives Carson Ryder and Harry Nautilus are having trouble gaining the trust of the volunteers who run the scheme.
Blood brother, Jack Kerley: The spine-chilling serial killer thriller featuring Carson Ryder - the homicide detective with a hidden secret that could destroy his career. These brothers have murder in their veins. Detective Carson Ryder's sworn duty is to track killers down. He's never revealed the fact that his brother, Jeremy, is one of America's most notorious killers - now imprisoned. Secretly, Ryder has used Jeremy's homicidal insight to solve cases. He's made a career out of it.
A good day to die, Simon Kernick
The business of dying, Simon Kernick
The Crime Trade, Simon Kernick
Deadline, Simon Kernick
Relentless, Simon Kernick
Dead man's gift and other stories, Simon Kernick: Tim Horton arrives home to find his seven year old son has been abducted by a ruthless gang of kidnappers. All they have left behind is the brutally murdered body of the Horton's nanny. The gang's demands are simple; Tim must sacrifice his own life in order to save his son's. It's the ultimate dead man's gift. Six former school-friends have been brought together on a remote island.
Stay alive, Simon Kernick: You're on a trip with your family, miles from anywhere. A shot rings out and your whole life changes in an instant. A woman is racing towards you, chased by three gunmen. Although you don't know it, she harbours a deadly secret. She's in terrible danger. And now you are too.
Wrong time, wrong place, Simon Kernick: You are hiking in the Scottish highlands with three friends when you come across a girl. She is half-naked, has been badly beaten, and she can't speak English. She is clearly running away from someone.
We can see you, Simon Kernick: An isolated cottage. Three dead bodies. And a kidnapped girl who isn't there. The only survivor is celebrity life coach, Brook Connor. Caught redhanded by two detectives with a bloodstained knife in her hand, she denies she killed anyone. And she has a terrifying story to tell, because 72 hours ago, her previously perfect world was torn apart.
The last 10 seconds, Simon Kernick: Having worked undercover the last ten years, Sean Egan is used to life on the edge. He's recently infiltrated one of London's most dangerous criminal gangs, and they've just informed him that they want him for a very special job: the daring abduction from police custody of a serial killer known as The Night Creeper.
Severed, Simon Kernick: You wake up in a strange room on a bed covered in blood. You have no idea how you got there. Beside you is a dead girl. Your girlfriend. The phone rings, and a voice tells you to press play on the room's DVD machine. The film shows you killing your girlfriend. Then you're told to go to an address in East London where you're to deliver a briefcase and await further instructions. There's no way out. If you're to survive the next 24 hours, you must find out who killed your girlfriend, and why.
A time of justice: days of air and darkness, Katharine Kerr
A time of omens, Katharine Kerr
A time of war: days of blood and fire, Katharine Kerr
A time of exile, Katharine Kerr
Snare, Katharine Kerr
Dragonspell: the southern sea, Katharine Kerr: For years the provinces of Deverry have been in turmoil, but the conflict escalates to new heights with the kidnapping of Rhodry, heir to the throne of Aberwyn. Intent on rescuing him, his beloved Jill and the elven wizard Salamander infiltrate the distant land of Bardek, where Rhodry is held captive.
January window, Philip Kerr: Everyone knows football is a matter of life and death. But this time, it''s murder. Scott Manson is team coach for London City football club. He''s also their all-round fixer - he gets the lads in to training, and out of trouble, keeps the wags at bay and the press in his pocket. The players love him, the bosses trust him. But now London City manager Joao Zarco is dead, killed at his team''s beloved stadium at Silvertown Docks. Even Scott Manson can''t smooth over murder ...
Hand Of God, Philip Kerr: The beautiful game just got ugly.In Athens, where London City is set to play Olympiacos in the Champion's League, the temperature is high, and tempers even higher. Greece is rioting and manager Scott Manson is keeping his team on a tight leash. There must be no drinking, no nightlife and no women. After the game, they are to get back to London refreshed and ready for a crucial match at home stadium Silvertown Docks.But Scott didn't plan for death on the pitch.
False nine, Philip Kerr: The beautiful game just got deadly. Scott Manson needs to leave London. His job managing London City football team is over, and it cuts deep to watch them play on without him. But changing your life isn't as simple as all that. When Scott takes up a new position in Shanghai, he gets caught up in an elaborate sting mounted by a rival team.
Death is hard work, Kh?lid Khal?fah: Abdel Latif, an old man, dies peacefully in a hospital bed in Damascus. Before he dies, he tells his youngest son Bolbol that his final wish is to be buried in the family plot in their ancestral village of Anabiya in the Aleppo region. Though Abdel Latif was not the ideal father, and though Bolbol is estranged from his siblings, he decides to persuade his older brother Hussein and his sister Fatima to accompany him and their father's body to Anabiya - only a two-hour drive from Damascus.
Among the Ruins, Ausma Zehanat Khan
What lies across the water: the real story of the Cuban Five, Stephen Kimber: Is the man who blows up an airplane and kills dozens of civilians a murderous terrorist ... or a valiant freedom fighter? Is the man who tries to stop the bomber a threat to national security ... or a hero of the people? It depends. What Lies Across the Water is a narrative nonfiction thriller. About terrorists who blow up airplanes and try to over.
Breastfeeding sucks: what to do when your mammaries make you miserable, Joanne Kimes: You know breastfeeding sucks when... Your breast pump starts to resemble a medieval torture device Your latest scent is eau de' cabbage leaves Your breasts rival Old Faithful as a must-see attraction If you need to latch on to something with your free hand while your little miracle is latched on to you, then Breastfeeding Sucks is the book for you.
Rough ride: behind the wheel with a pro cyclist, Paul Kimmage
Princess Ellie's starlight adventure, Diana Kimpton: When the King finds hoofprints on his lawn, he blames Princess Ellie. But she doesn't ride in the royal garden! Ellie must catch the real culprit and prove her innocence, so she sets out on a scary, starlight adventure ...
A surprise for Princess Ellie, Diana Kimpton: Princess Ellie knows something's wrong with her pony, Starlight.
Princess Ellie's perfect plan, Diana Kimpton: Princess Ellie loves riding her ponies with her friend, Kate. But when Kate's parents make a big announcement, Ellie is faced with losing her best friend.
Princess Ellie's summer holiday, Diana Kimpton: Princess Ellie and her friend Kate are on a tropical island with a riding stable! If only they didn't have to share the ponies with bossy Princess Clara. But when Clara lands in trouble, Ellie and Kate must rescue her ...
Princess Ellie's secret, Diana Kimpton: Princess Ellie has grown so much that her feet touch the ground when she's riding her Shetland pony, Shadow. The King thinks she looks silly and decides to sell Shadow.
Princess Ellie's holiday adventure, Diana Kimpton: Princess Ellie is visiting Prince John and his ponies, Toffee and Fudge, in the snowy mountains. But when they go riding, they soon discover that snow can be scary.
Princess Ellie's moonlight mystery, Diana Kimpton: Princess Ellie can't wait to go camping with her best friend, Kate, and her ponies. There'll be no governess and no rules! But Ellie gets scared when she hears strange noises in the night.
Ian Frazer: the man who saved a million lives, Madonna King: An unforgettable story of perseverance and aspiration, this biography of Dr. Ian Frazer, the man whose vaccine for cervical cancer has helped save the lives of more than 275,000 women around the world each year, peels back the many layers of his extraordinary life.
Octavia's War, Beryl Kingston: It is 1936 and the headmistress at Roehampton Secondary School, pioneer and suffragette Octavia Smith, is steering her pupils towards success as her exemplary girls' school moves from strength to strength. But as Europe rumbles towards war, Octavia's drive to change the world burns as bright as ever and she finds herself caught up in covert plans to rescue Jewish families from the Nazi advance in mainland Europe.
Octavia, Beryl Kingston: When your heart and your dreams are divided A much loved only child, great things are expected of young Octavia Smith. While her cousin Emmeline's ambition is to 'get married and have lots of babies', Octavia's childhood dream is to change the world.
I owe you one, Sophie Kinsella: Fixie Farr has always lived by her father's motto: 'Family first.' But ever since her dad passed away, leaving his charming kitchen supply store in the hands of his children, Fixie spends all her time picking up the slack from her siblings instead of striking out on her own. The way Fixie sees it, if she doesn't take care of her father's legacy, who will? It's simply not in Fixie's nature to tell people 'no.
Murder lies waiting, Alanna Knight
Where death delights: a forensic mystery of the nineteen-fifties, Bernard Knight: The first in a new series from author of the 'Crowner John' books - 1955. Forensic pathologist Richard Pryor uses his 'golden handshake' to set up in private practice with scientist Angela Bray. A friendly coroner gives them a start, and when two women both claim that human remains found near a reservoir are their relatives, the dilemma is given to them to investigate. Written by a former Home Office pathologist, the story carries the stamp of forensic authenticity.
According to the evidence, Bernard Knight: In 1955 England, pathologist Richard Pryor and his team tackle the cases of a mechanic's suspicious suicide, the poisoning of a cancer patient, and an English officer's death during a training session in the Middle East.
Lemon sherbet and dolly blue: the story of an accidental family, Lynn Knight: "150 Station Road, Wheeldon Mill, a short stride across the Chesterfield Canal in the heart of Derbyshire, was home to the Nash family and their corner shop, which served a small mining community with everything from Brasso and Dolly Blue to cheap dress rings and bright sugary sweets. But just as this was no ordinary home, theirs was no ordinary family.
The secretary, Renée Knight: From her first day as Personal Assistant to the celebrated Mina Appleton, Christine Butcher understands what is expected of her. Absolute loyalty. Absolute discretion. For twenty years, Christine has been a most devoted servant, a silent witness to everything in Mina's life. So quiet, you would hardly know she is there. Day after day, year after year, Christine has been there, invisible–watching, listening, absorbing all the secrets floating around her. Keeping them safe. Christine is trusted.
Scrap quilt secrets: 6 design techniques for knockout results, Diane D Knott
The marks of Cain, Tom Knox
The Genesis Secret, Tom Knox
The Babylon rite, Tom Knox
Bible of the dead, Tom Knox: In the silent caves of deepest France, young archaeologist Julia Kerrigan unearths an ancient skull, with a hole bored through the forehead. After she reveals her discovery, her colleague is killed in suspicious circumstances. Meanwhile, in the jungles of south-east Asia photographer Jake Thurby is offered a curious assignment by a beautiful and determined Cambodian lawyer who is investigating finds at the mysterious 2000-year-old Plain of Jars.
The night window, Dean R Koontz
The two-pan, one-pot cookbook: a guide to cooking great meals quickly, in any kitchen, and on any budget, Hope Korenstein: Quick and delicious recipes perfected for any size kitchen. With three feet of counter space, two pans, and one pot, author Hope Korenstein breaks down how to make satisfying meals no matter the size of your kitchen. A city dweller herself, Korenstein understands the limitations urban kitchens place upon today's chefs: limited counter space, no dishwasher, and miniature appliances that make it difficult to prepare complicated recipes.
The object of your affections, Falguni Kothari: Paris Kahn Fraser has it all - a successful career as an assistant district attorney, a beautiful home in New York City, and a handsome, passionate husband who chose her over having a family of his own. Neal's dream of fatherhood might have been the only shadow in their otherwise happy life...until Paris's best friend comes to town. Naira Dalmia never thought she'd be a widow before thirty. Left reeling in the aftermath of her husband's death, all she wants is to start over.
Me and my brothers, Charles Kray: An updated edition of the bestselling autobiography of Charlie Kray, elder brother of the Kray twins, Ronnie and Reggie. Charlie Kray was the only person who knew the truth behind the terrifying violence of his notorious twin brothers, Ronnie and Reggie. In his dying days, reflecting on how the Kray name destroyed his life, Charlie reveals what he really thought about the twins - and why they treated him so badly.
Anyone but Ivy Pocket, Caleb Krisp: "Fate intervenes when Ivy is called to the sickbed of a dying duchess and is charged with delivering a mystical (and possibly cursed) diamond necklace to the utterly revolting Matilda Butterfield for her twelfth birthday"– Provided by publisher.
Space planning for commercial and residential interiors, Sam Kubba: This is a single-source, on-the-job resource to help interior designers and architects solve any space planning problem. It simplifies code compliance (International Building Code, ADA, and more). It includes hundreds of plans and details for every building type, as well as checklists and guidelines throughout.
Tai chi in 10 weeks: beginner's guide, Aihan Kuhn: This book is designed to guide beginning students through the fundamentals of tai chi in ten weeks. The author teaches readers the twenty-four-step Yang-style form. She shares insights on warming up, healing, and avoiding injury. More than just exercise, she shows readers how this art helps us cultivate health, balance, and qi (energy).–Publisher.
Last word, Hanif Kureishi: "Mamoon Azam is an eminent Indian-born writer who has made a career in England–but now, in his early seventies, his reputation is fading, his book sales are nonexistent, and his flamboyant second wife's expensive habits are bleeding him dry. In an attempt to revitalize his career and reputation, Mamoon's publisher commissions Harry, an ambitious young writer, to pen the famous writer's biography.
The limits of tolerance: enlightenment values and religious fanaticism, Denis Lacorne: Denis Lacorne traces the emergence of the modern notion of religious tolerance in order to rethink how we should respond to its contemporary tensions. He defends the Enlightenment concept against recent attempts to circumscribe it, arguing that without it a pluralistic society cannot survive.
Mutiny!, Jim Ladd: Sam and the crew of the Jolly Apollo are still searching for Planet X, where they hope to find Sam's parents and a whole load of treasure! This time they are joined by a new pirate. Goldstar is flashy and takes them to Pirate Paradise, before making them get rid of poor old Captain Comet.
Death on the rocks, Deryn Lake
The moonlit door, Deryn Lake: A new puzzle for the Reverend Nick Lawrence . . . It is May in the sleepy village of Lakehurst, Sussex, and Nick Lawrence has organised a Medieval Fair, complete with maypole dancing, archers and Mr Grimm's men, a group of Morris dancers. The fair is enjoyed by all and a great success, but once the village green is deserted a horrific event takes place that shocks the whole village.
Death at the wedding feast, Deryn Lake: "Apothecary John Rawlings has travelled to Devon to be by the side of his mistress, Elizabeth di Lorenzi, who is due to give birth to their child. Leaving his shop–and his new carbonated water business–in good hands, John is presented with a surprise on his arrival at Sidmouth House. While Elizabeth is recuperating, he learns that Lady Sidmouth's daughter, Miranda, is to marry the Earl of St Austell, who is fifty-two years her senior.
Dead on cue, Deryn Lake: A new arrival to Lakehurst village can only mean trouble for Reverend Nick Lawrence ... The residents of the sleepy Sussex village of Lakehurst are abuzz with the news of the arrival of Gerry Harlington, a flamboyant American actor and the new owner of Abbot's Manor, with his glamorous wife. The local dramatic society recruits him as their director for their new show, but his ideas are met with violent protest from the amateur actors.
In darkness, Nick Lake
Whisper to me, Nick Lake: 'I love you. I'm sorry for what I did to you. I'm going to write it all down, explain everything that happened, why I broke your heart, and then I'm going to email it to you. I will be waiting for you at 5 p.m. Friday by the windmill hole at the crazy golf at the Pier where we played once. If you still want me then, when you're done reading this, come and get me. OK? Consider this the most screwed up love letter ever.
There will be lies, Nick Lake: Shelby Jane Cooper is seventeen, pretty and quiet. It's just Shelby and her mom, Shaylene, a court stenographer who wears pyjama jeans, stitches tapestry, eats ice-cream for dinner and likes to keep Shelby safe. So safe she barely goes out. So safe she doesn't go to school. Because anything could happen, to a girl like Shelby. Anything. When Shelby gets knocked down by a car, it's not just her leg that's broken: Shelby's world is shattered.
The expanse: origins. 1, James Holden, Hallie Lambert: Based on the bestselling books and tying into the hit television series, THE EXPANSE ORIGINS reveals the untold origins of the crew members of The Rocinante. As interplanetary tensions reach an all-time high, the crew of The Rocinante finds themselves at the center of a conflict that threatens to destroy all of human civilization. But before they were heroes, each member of the crew faced moments that would come to define them and brought them one step closer to the ship they now call home.
Buffalo soldier, Tanya Landman: "What kind of a girl steals the clothes from a dead man's back and runs off to join the army? A desperate one. That's who. At the end of the American Civil War, Charley - a young African-American slave from the deep south - is ostensibly freed. But then her adopted mother is raped and lynched at the hands of a mob and Charley is left alone. In a terrifyingly lawless land, where the colour of a person's skin can bring violent death, Charley disguises herself as a man and joins the army.
The Faceless Ones, Derek Landy: Third bone-breaking, belly-busting adventure in the series that puts the "funny" back in...um...funny series. That didn't really work, did it? If you've read the previous Skulduggery books then you know what the Faceless Ones are – and if you know what the Faceless Ones are, then you can probably take a wild guess that things in this book are going to get AWFULLY sticky for our skeletal hero and his young sidekick.
Bedlam, Derek Landy: On a desperate journey to recover her sister's lost soul, Valkyrie Cain goes up against the High Sanctuary itself, and there's nothing Skulduggery Pleasant can do to stop her. With Abyssinia's grand plan about to kick off in a night of magic, terror, and bloodshed, it falls to Omen Darkly to save the lives of thousands of innocent people.
The anti-inflammatory kitchen cookbook: more than 100 healing, low-histamine, gluten-free recipes, Leslie Langevin: "If you suffer from chronic allergies, anxiety, fatigue, headaches, hives, celiac disease, inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, mast cell activation, or IBS, you might have a sensitivity to gluten, histamine, or other inflammatory compounds. This book teaches you how histamine works in the body, how it can contribute to your symptoms, and how a properly calibrated diet can help alleviate your discomfort."–Back cover.
The deserter: murder at Gettysburg, Jane Langton: As Homer and Mary Kelly research the life of Mary's ancestor Seth Morgan, the story of Seth's life and disappearance during the battle of Gettysburg unfolds.
DIY dye: bright and funky temporary hair coloring you do at home, Loren Lankford
It's a tiger!, David LaRochelle: A child imagines that he is in a story where he encounters a tiger at every turn.
Passing, Nella Larsen: Married to a successful physician and prominently ensconced in Harlem's vibrant society of the 1920s, Irene Redfield leads a charmed existence-until she is shaken out of it by a chance encounter with a childhood friend who has been "passing for white.
The keepers of the keys, Kathryn Lasky: Against all odds, cubs Stellan, Jytte, Third, and Froya have found the key hidden inside the legendary Den of Forever Frost. Now, they have everything they need to destroy the dangerous ice clock. Everything... except an army. The power-hungry Grand Patek will stop at nothing to protect the clock, the source of his authority.
The extra, Kathryn Lasky: One ordinary afternoon, fifteen-year-old Lilo and her family are suddenly picked up by Hitler's police and imprisoned. Just when it seems certain that they will be sent to a labour camp, Lilo is chosen by filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl to work as a film extra. Life on the film set is a bizarre alternate reality and the beautiful, charming Riefenstahl is always present. But Riefenstahl also answers the slightest provocation with malice and flaunts the power to assign prisoners to life or death.
Apollo's legacy: the space race in perspective, Roger D Launius: In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large in our collective memory. Many have detailed the exciting events of the Apollo program, but Launius offers unique insight into its legacy as seen through multiple perspectives.
The September garden, Catherine Law: Cousins Sylvie and Nell have always been rivals. But when the Nazi occupation of France maroons Sylvie with Nell 's family, and throws both girls into the path of the same man, RAF officer Alex Hammond, the competition heats up.
The flower book, Catherine Law: 1918. At a tragically early age, Aster Fairling is orphaned, losing both of her parents before the age of five. Her father Jack is reported missing, presumed killed, from the trenches of Flanders. Soon after, her mother Violet, dashing up to London on receiving an urgent telegram, is killed in a tragic accident. 1936.
The skin map, Stephen R Lawhead
The bone house, Stephen R Lawhead
Avalon: the return of King Arthur, Steve Lawhead
The one with the hen weekend, Erin Lawless: 'Heartwarming and humorous, The One with the Engagement Party is Erin Lawless at her best. I can't wait for more!' - Books with Bunny Save the Date For fans of romantic comedies like Bridesmaids and Four Weddings & a Funeral, and bestselling authors Mhairi McFarlane and David Nicholls, this is a hilarious new romantic comedy series about one bride and her four best friends. Nora Dervan is ready for her Happy Ever After.
The inside ring, Michael Lawson
Dead on arrival, Michael Lawson: Joe DeMarco is back and the corridors of power have never felt so deadly. First a bomb attack on the Baltimore Harbour tunnel is averted. Then a young American Muslim is shot down in a Cessna plane whilst trying to drive it into The Whitehouse. What follows is chaos as a ruthless senator tries to pass a xenophobic law that will see non-citizen Muslims deported and extensive background checks on all Muslims living in the US carried out immediately.
Forever summer, Nigella Lawson
Old flames, John Lawton
The PH diet: the pHenomenal dietary system, Suzanne E Le Quesne: All foods are either acid- or alkaline-forming and the body's health and beauty is entirely affected by choosing the right balance.Too many acid-forming foods can lead to conditions such as low energy, lifeless skin and hair and brittle bones.This practical book provides a 3 stage plan, food lists and simple recipe ideas. Each food we eat is either acid- or alkaline-forming due to how it is metabolised at cellular level.
Beginning Swift programming, Wei-Meng Lee: "Enter the Swift future of iOS and OS X programming Beginning Swift Programming is your ideal starting point for creating Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps using Apple's new Swift programming language. Written by an experienced Apple developer and trainer, this comprehensive guide explains everything you need to know to jumpstart the creation of your app idea.
Rivals in the city, Y S Lee
Desire. Books 1-6, Jessica Lemmon: His Until Midnight – Reese Ryan. When shy beauty Tessa Noble gets a makeover and steps in for her brother at a bachelor auction, she doesn't expect her best friend, rancher Ryan Bateman, to outbid everyone. But Ryan's attempt to protect her ignites a desire that changes everything...
The Rival's Heir – Joss Wood.
Home to Turtle Bay, Marion Lennox: Dr Jennifer Kelly has reached the pinnacle of her career as a successful Manhattan obstetrician, complete with ambitious, blue-blooded fiancé. After a desolate childhood with a distant grandmother, life seems everything she's ever wanted.When a grandfather she's never heard of leaves her a dairy farm on an isolated Australian island - plus one depressed dog, thirty geriatric cows and a bunch of ancient surfboards - she plans a quick trip to put the farm up for sale.
Time bites [eBook]: views and reviews, Doris Lessing
Surprised by love: a novel, Julie Lessman: When Megan McClare turns to Bram Hughes for support and advice, Bram develops a sudden unwelcome attraction to a girl he had always thought of as a kid sister.
Dare to love again: a novel, Julie Lessman: Spunky Allison McClare is determined to be a fearless, independent woman, resorting to a mammoth hat pin for protection on her way to and from the school where she teaches. But when she takes a notion to explore the wild Barbary Coast she quickly discovers she is no match for rum-soaked brute strength. Detective Nick Barone would rather do almost anything than teach this petite socialite jiu-jitsu, but it seems he has little choice in the matter.
An earl for the shy widow, Ann Lethbridge: The new earl...and the lady he should resist. Having left the army to take up the title of Earl of Longhurst, Ethan feels the weight of his new responsibilities. He was brusque with the woman picking blackberries, only to find she's his neighbour, Lady Petra, who helps him despite his gruffness. A wealthy bride would save his estate, but all he can think about is this shy, kind and penniless widow...
The kitchen decoded: tools, tricks, and recipes for great food, Logan Levant: "Cooking can be intimidating, but with the right equipment and a few great recipes, it doesn't have to be. The Kitchen Decoded is a fun new cookbook with chapters organized according to gadgets and appliances, and accompanying recipes that can be prepared with each tool. Designed to arm every would-be cook with an arsenal of time-tested equipment and foolproof dishes, The Kitchen Decoded is packed with meals guaranteed to impress guests and loved ones."–Jacket flap.
Choose: the single most important decision before starting your business, Ryan Levesque: One of the biggest reasons why so many new businesses fail is because in the quest to decide what business to start, most of the conventional wisdom is wrong. Instead of obsessing over what—as in what should you sell or what should you build—you should first be asking who. As in who should you serve? The what is a logical question that will come soon enough. But choosing your who is the foundation from which all other things are built. That is what this book is all about.
Unlocked: a family emerging from the shadows of autism, Susan Levin: A Poignant and Inspiring Story of a Family Whose Child Emerges from Autism. Unlocked begins with a vivid depiction of the author's life with her autistic son, Ben. Feelings of isolation, self-hate, and even moments of hatred toward her own child in response to his behaviors, as well as the impact on her marriage and younger daughter, impel her to seek solutions for his condition. Through years of trial and error, Susan eventually discovers methods that bring about radical improvement in Ben.
Marly's ghost, David Levithan: The spirit of Ben's girlfriend Marly returns with three other ghosts to haunt him with a painful journey though Valentine's Days past, present, and future.
The last playboy: the high life of Porfirio Rubirosa, Shawn Levy: A scandalous story of money, drugs, fast cars, high politics, lowly crime, hundreds of beautiful woman and one man, Porfirio Rubirosa from the celebrated author of RAT PACK CONFIDENTIAL. The Dominican playboy Porfirio Rubirosa died at 8:00 am on July 5, 1965, when he smashed his Ferrari into a tree in Paris. He was 56 years old and on his way home to his 28-year-old fifth wife, Odile Rodin, after a night's debauch in celebration of a victorious polo match.
Optimal nutrition for optimal health, Thomas E Levy
Bigfoot is missing!, J Patrick Lewis: A poetry collection about cryptozoological creatures (the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot, Chupacabra, etc.) from around the world, written so as to allow the design of the book to disguise the fact that the collection is poetry– Provided by the publisher.
If you were a chocolate mustache, J Patrick Lewis: Riddles, limericks, story poems, nonsense rhymes, haiku, and other poetic forms seasoned with funny art by Cordell.
Seasonal Suicide Notes: My Life as it is Lived, Roger Lewis: 'The most brilliantly funny and genuinely thought-provoking book of the year.' Sunday TimesFor some years, the biographer Roger Lewis has been entertaining his friends with an annual letter, in which he records details of the joys and frustrations of his life as it is actually lived.
Just one more day, Susan Lewis
A French affair, Susan Lewis
Forgotten, Susan Lewis: When Lisa Martin and David Kirby were forced to part, they never dreamed they might one day have a second chance. Many years later, they meet again and it is clear that, despite everything that's happened to them, they are still the big love of each other's lives. Now, being in a position to marry, they don't waste any time. Nothing is going to keep them apart this time around. But then they are faced with a shocking truth.
Lost innocence, Susan Lewis: Sometimes the truth can be harder to bear than a lie ... When Alicia Carlyle returns to the home of her childhood after the tragic death of her husband, she is hoping to put the past behind her. But first she must come face to face with the woman who tore her family in two - her sister-in-law, Sabrina. Their enmity runs deep, but Alicia is determined to make a fresh start for herself and her two children, Nathan and Darcie, and to heal her relationship with her brother.
The stress management handbook, Lori Leyden-Rubenstein: An innovative guide provides an alternative approach to relieving the body of stress by focusing on the mind, body, and spirit, and includes such methods as breath work, yoga, meditation, visualization, imagery, and more.
E-mergency, Tom Lichtenheld: The letter E has fallen and injured herself– which letters will replace her and how will words be spelled without her?.
An introduction to modern cosmology, Andrew R Liddle: An Introduction to Modern Cosmology Third Edition is an accessible account of modern cosmological ideas. The Big Bang Cosmology is explored, looking at its observational successes in explaining the expansion of the Universe, the existence and properties of the cosmic microwave background, and the origin of light elements in the universe. Properties of the very early Universe are also covered, including the motivation for a rapid period of expansion known as cosmological inflation.
Oh she glows every day: quick and simply satisfying plant-based recipes, Angela Liddon: Angela Liddon's irresistible and foolproof recipes have become the gold standard for plant-based cooking. Her phenomenally popular blog and New York Times-bestselling debut, The Oh She Glows Cookbook, have amassed millions of fans eager for her latest collection of creative and accessible recipes.
The Islamic State: a brief introduction, Charles R Lister: "In 2014, the Islamic state seemingly appeared out of nowhere, routing Iraqi forces, conquering Iraq's second-largest city, boldly announcing the establishment of a caliphate, and declaring itself the Islamic State (IS). In this definitive guide to the Islamic State and its senior leadership, Charles R.
Sabers and utopias: visions of Latin America, Mario Vargas Llosa: "Throughout his career, the Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa has grappled with the concept of Latin America on a global stage. Examining liberal claims and searching for cohesion, he continuously weighs the reality of the continent against the image it projects, and considers the political dangers and possibilities that face this diverse set of countries. Now this illuminating and versatile collection assembles these never-before-translated criticisms and meditations.
Modern PHP: new features and good practices, Josh Lockhart
Raintree County: –which had no boundaries in time and space, where lurked musical and strange names and mythical and lost peoples, and which was itself only a name musical and strange, Ross Lockridge: For the first time in paperback–the epic, great American novel about love, tragedy, and the American Dream. Told in a series of flashbacks, this is the story of John Wickliff Shawnessy, who grows up to be the epitome of Civil War-era America. Originally published in 1948.
The billionaire of Coral Bay, Nikki Logan: For Mila, Coral Bay's coast is more than just paradise, it's a safe haven... until gorgeous visitor Richard Grundy arrives–sending her senses into overdrive! Secret billionaire Rich has come to the Bay looking for business opportunities, not romance. This single-minded tycoon prides himself on making decisions with his head, until he's captivated by gentle, exotic Mila! Now he has his toughest job yet...
Smoke Bellew, Jack London: A sweeping adventure saga in the tradition of White Fang and The Call of the Wild, bringing to vivid life the cold, bleak, unforgiving Alaskan wilderness and the colorful, desperately uncertain lives of both natives and intruders. On a lark, the novel's hero, Christopher Bellew, a San Francisco newspaperman and dandy, sets off on what he believes will be a brief trek into the Klondike to cover the latest gold rush.
Rustic wedding chic, Maggie Lord: Every couple looks for inspiration and guidance when planning a wedding. The rustic wedding provides couples with an alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom and allows them to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of the number one online resource for rustic and country weddings, RusticWeddingChic.com, shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding.
Fearless, Tim Lott: Behind the walls of the smartly painted City Community Faith School, one thousand girls are forced to labour in the city's laundry' separated from their families and deprived of their freedom - One of these girls is Little Fearless, a courageous and indomitable spirit who never gives up hope that one day she will be rescued.
My house is falling down, Mary Loudon: For Lucy, marriage to Mark provided an anchor after several years of drifting casually across countries, into jobs and out of relationships. Now forty-two, her anchor is working loose. Bewildered by the demands of motherhood and dissatisfied by her work, she has also grown understandably resentful of her husband: Mark has serious difficulties of his own and whilst harsh self-reliance has kept him sane, it has alienated his wife.
Radiant landscapes: transform tiled colors & textures into dramatic quilts, Gloria Loughman: "Light not only catches the eye, it can transform your work into something truly magical. With four inspiring projects to get you started, Gloria Loughman shows you how light can set a mood. You'll get stunning results with her mosaic tile process for capturing the essence of natural light with your fabric selection.
Age of Voodoo, James Lovegrove
The foreigners, James Lovegrove
Worldstorm, James Lovegrove
Age of godpunk, James Lovegrove
Age of Shiva, James Lovegrove
The age of Zeus, James Lovegrove: The Olympians appeared a decade ago, living incarnations of the Ancient Greek gods on a mission to bring permanent order and stability to the world. Resistance has proved futile, and now humankind is under the jackboot of divine oppression. Until former London police officer Sam Akehurst receives an invitation too tempting to turn down: the chance to join a small band of guerrilla rebels armed with high-tech weapons and battlesuits.
Redlaw, James Lovegrove: When a war erupts between humans and Sunless vampires in the ghettoes of London, Captain John Redlaw, the most feared and respected SHADE (Sunless Housing and Disclosure Executive) officer, must find a way to keep the peace even if it means going up against his own government.
Age of Satan, James Lovegrove: 1968. Guy Lucas, son a murdered British diplomat, is sent to an old-fashioned boarding school, where he is bullied and abused. A fellow student persuades him to perform a black mass and plead with Satan to intervene, with horrific consequences. For the next ten years, the shadow of Satan is cast across his life; he flees, across the sea and into obscurity, but tragedy follows him.
Days, James Lovegrove: Welcome to the Days gigastore! Seven storeys high, two-and-a-half kilometres to a side. Within its walls, you can buy anything and everything! But there is a price to be paid ... A savagely funny satire on a society obsessed with consumption, Days paints a picture of a future that is just around the corner. A remarkable feat of visionary writing - blackly funny, lyrical and tightly plotted – it affirmed James Lovegrove's position as one of the key writers of fantastic fiction in the UK today.
Age of Anansi, James Lovegrove: Dion Yeboah leads an orderly, disciplined life ... until the day the spider appears. What looks like an ordinary arachnid turns out to be Anansi, the trickster god of African legend, and its arrival throws Dion's existence into chaos. Dion's already impressive legal brain is sharpened. He becomes nimbler-witted and more ruthless, able to manipulate and deceive like never before, both in and out of court. He has been transformed into Anansi's avatar on earth.
Red eye, James Lovegrove: The eastern seaboard of the USA is experiencing the worst winter weather in living memory, and John Redlaw is in the cold white thick of it. He's come to America to investigate a series of vicious attacks on vampire immigrants– targeted kills that can't simply be the work of amateur vigilantes. Dogging his footsteps is Tina 'Tick' Checkley, a wannabe TV journalist with an eye on the big time. The conspiracy Redlaw uncovers could give Tina the career break she's looking for.
Age of Aztec, James Lovegrove: When a masked vigilante known as the Conquistador defies the Aztec's cruel and oppressive reign and is recruited to spearhead an uprising, he must assassinate the immortal Aztec emperor while trying to elude a police detective who is determined to bring him to justice.
The age of Ra, James Lovegrove: The ancient Egyptian gods have defeated all the other pantheons and claimed dominion over the earth, dividing it into warring factions. Lt. David Westwynter, a British soldier, stumbles into Freegypt, the only place to have remained independent of the gods' influence. There, he encounters the followers of a humanist leader known as the Lightbringer, who has vowed to rid mankind of the shackles of divine oppression.
Age of Gaia, James Lovegrove: An original stand-alone novella in James Lovegrove's best selling Patheon series. Billionaire Barnaby Pollard, energy magnate, has the world at his feet. The planet's fossil fuel resources are his to exploit, as are the size-zero girlfriends he loves and leaves in endless succession. Until he meets Lydia, a beautiful and opinionated eco-journalist.
Remaindered, Peter Lovesey: A puzzler of a tale about a dead bookshop owner, a priceless cache of first editions, and a deadly secret taken to the grave Its no mystery who killed Robert Ripple, owner of Precious Finds Bookstore in Pokesville, Pennsylvania. It was Agatha Christie or rather, a large carton of valuable Christie hardcovers that the not-so-young Ripple was attempting to lift when his heart gave out.
The lion rampant, Robert Low: The third book in Robert Low's stunning new trilogy about the making of Scotland. It is 1314. Robert the Bruce has reigned for eight hard years, driving out his English enemies with fire and sword. Lives have been shredded by war ' wives, daughters and lovers slain or imprisoned. His men have lost almost everything. But three great fortresses in the Kingdom remain under English rule: Roxburgh, Stirling and Edinburgh.
The prow beast, Robert Low: The epic and action packed fourth novel in the Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of Orm and his band of Viking brothers. The Oathsworn have become feared and respected throughout the Viking world. Their name goes before them and men cower in their presence.
Crowbone: Oathsworn Series, Book 5, Robert Low: The long awaited return to Robert Low's Oathsworn series Island of Mann, 979AD. A monk lies dying with a sworn secret he must pass onto Crowbone, the true heir to Norway's throne, before he breathes his last. The monk's words will decide the fate of a kingdom. But once the secret is revealed, Crowbone's long-time enemy, Gunnhild, the Witch Mother of Kings, threatens his path to the crown and will stop at nothing to prevent him from attaining his royal destiny.
Electronics all-in-one, Doug Lowe: If you're ready to take you basic electronics skills to the next level, this book provides exactly what you need! Lowe provides clear explanation of the important concepts, and includes building projects that will get you going from concept to conception.
At Leningrad's gates: the story of a soldier with Army Group North, William Lubbeck: This is the remarkable story of a German soldier who fought throughout World War II, rising from conscript private to captain of a heavy weapons company on the Eastern Front. William Lubbeck, age 19, was drafted into the Wehrmacht in August 1939. As a member of the 58th Infantry Division, he received his baptism of fire during the 1940 invasion of France.
Fighting the Kaiser's War: the Saxons in Flanders 1914-1918, Andrew Lucas: Personal accounts of the Great War experiences of British soldiers are well known and plentiful, but similar accounts from the German side of no man's land are rare. This highly original book vividly describes the wartime lives and ultimate fates of ten Saxon soldiers facing the British in Flanders, revealed through their intimate diaries and correspondence.
The Prometheus deception, Robert Ludlum: Nicholas Bryson, an agent for a covert American group called the Directorate, comes out of retirement after learning the Directorate is actually a traitorous group and joins forces with the CIA to put a stop to their actions. Robert Ludlum is the acknowledged master of suspense and intrigue. This is his first hardcover novel in three years, and he is at the pinnacle of his craft.
The thorn of lion city: a memoir, Lucy Lum
I declare war: 4 keys to winning the battle with yourself, Levi Lusko: In both sports and war, athletes and soldiers must work to have a mental edge to successfully deal with all that they encounter. While success for both is typically defined as overcoming their respective opponents, the reality is that their victories can never happen unless they've first won their internal battles.
Dead end, Rachel Lynch: When the seventh Earl of Lowesdale is found hanging from the rafters at Wasdale Hall, everyone assumes the aging, hard-partying aristocrat had finally had enough of chasing the glory of his youth. But when the coroner finds signs of foul play...
Bitter edge, Rachel Lynch: When a teenage girl flings herself off a cliff in pursuit of a gruesome death, DI Kelly Porter is left asking why. Ruled a suicide, there's no official reason for Kelly to chase answers, but as several of her team's cases converge on the girl's school, a new, darker story emerges. One which will bring Kelly face-to-face with an old foe determined to take back what is rightfully his – no matter the cost.
Bold lies, Rachel Lynch: A brutal murder in the Lake District. A double assassination in a secret lab in London's west end. Seemingly unconnected, unexpected links between the gruesome crimes emerge and it's up to DI Kelly Porter to follow the trail – all the way to the capital. Back amongst old colleagues and forced to work alongside her calculating ex, DCI Matt Carter, Kelly must untangle a web of deceit that stretches into the highest echelons of power.
Turned out nice again: on living with the weather, Richard Mabey: In his trademark style, Richard Mabey weaves together science, art and memoirs (including his own) to show the weather's impact on our culture and national psyche.
All that's dead, Stuart MacBride: Inspector Logan McRae is looking forward to a nice simple case - something to ease him back into work after a year off on the sick. But the powers-that-be have other ideas... The high-profile anti-independence campaigner, Professor Wilson, has gone missing, leaving nothing but bloodstains behind. There's a war brewing between the factions for and against Scottish Nationalism. Infighting in the police ranks. And it's all playing out in the merciless glare of the media.
Alien attack!, Alan MacDonald: Welcome back to Mighty High, the school for superheroes. Stan and his friends are so busy preparing for their Heroes exams and having flying lessons that no one seems to realise that Miles has been abducted by aliens! Can fully-fledged superhero Captain Courageous lend a hand or will their fates be decided by a piece of bionic bubble gum?With fully integrated black and white illustrations throughout, this laugh-out-loud series is perfect for young readers.
Arabs: a 3,000-year history of peoples, tribes and empires, Tim Mackintosh-Smith: This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab peoples and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances.
Floodgate, Alistair MacLean
Athabasca, Alistair MacLean
River of death, Alistair MacLean
Force 10 from Navarone, Alistair MacLean
When eight bells toll, Alistair MacLean
The lonely sea: collected short stories, Alistair MacLean
Ice Station Zebra, Alistair MacLean
Fear is the key, Alistair MacLean
The satan bug, Alistair MacLean
San Andreas, Alistair MacLean: Another magnificent tale of treachery at sea from a storytelling genius.
The way to dusty death, Alistair MacLean: Johnny Harlow seems to have it all: he's good looking, desired by women, and envied by men; he's also the reigning Formula One world champion, the poster-boy for the world's most thrilling and richly financed sport. But a recent devastating accident has driven him to drink. And now his beloved sport is changing: too many things are going wrong in too many races. And when Johnny is the apparent cause of the latest accident, he decides the time has come to sort things out.
Puppet on a chain, Alistair MacLean: Paul Sherman of Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a dope king. With enormous skill the atmosphere is built up: Amsterdam with its canals and high houses; stolid police; psychopaths; women in distress and above all – murder.
Breakheart Pass, Alistair MacLean: After the Civil War, an army relief train takes supplies to an Indian fort, and its passengers suffer mysterious accidents.
Partisans, Alistair MacLean: As the Germans plan to attack the Yugoslav partisans, a royalist major travels from Italy to Yugoslavia on a treacherous mission that will affect the outcome of the struggle.
Where eagles dare, Alistair MacLean: Eight Allied agents–seven men and a woman–parachute onto a mountainside behind enemy lines in wartime Germany. Their mission, to rescue an American general before the Nazis can force him to reveal secret D-Day plans.
The guns of Navarone, Alistair MacLean: On the eastern Mediterranean island of Kheros, twelve hundred British men are garrisoned. In order to evacute these men before the inevitable German attach the "guns" have to be silenced. After landing by boat where the Germans least expect them, at the foot of the towering cliffs, beneath the impregnaable walls of rock, the five men must climb the cliffs.
Ocean devil: the life and legend of George Hogg, James MacManus
Devil you know, Catherine MacPhail: "Baz was the kind of friend I wanted. Everyone seemed a bit afraid of him." Forced to move away from his dad in Aberdeen to a run-down Glasgow council estate, Logan thinks he's pretty lucky to have made any friends let alone Baz and the boys.
Hellfire, Ed Macy
Secrets of Silvergum, Mandy Magro: Can dark family secrets ever truly be buried? When a horrible twist of fate leaves teenage friends Emma Kensington and Zane Wolfe reeling in the wake of a fatal accident, the two are driven apart for decades. As a professional bull rider in America for the past sixteen years, Zane has stayed a sensible distance from the one woman he's always loved but could never have - Emma, his childhood friend, and his brother's wife.
Death on the Pont Noir, Adrian Magson
Death at the Clos du Lac, Adrian Magson: aPicardie, France 1964. The exclusive Clos du Lac sanitarium. A man is discovered standing in the therapy pool. But he's not there for his health; someone has chained him to the bottom and left him to die very, very slowly. Inspector Lucas Rocco believes it's an unusual and elaborate method of execution.
My father's watch: the story of a child prisoner in 70s Britain, Patrick Maguire
Don't tell mummy: a true story of the ultimate betrayal, Toni Maguire: This heart-wrenching memoir from Toni Maguire tells the deeply moving story of an idyllic childhood that masked a terrible truth. Underneath her mother's gentility and her father's roguish charm lay horrifying secrets, which eventually led to their only child's near destruction. The first time her father made an improper advance on Toni, she was six years old. Her father warned her not to tell her mother, or anyone else, because they would blame her and wouldn't love her any more.
Aussie rules for dummies, Jim Maine: Created especially for the Australian customer!Facts, tips and stats for players, spectators and coaches!Fully updated with all the latest rule changes and including expanded skills, coaching and training chapters, Aussie Rules For Dummies, 2nd Edition takes you from getting a grip on the basics to more advanced aspects of playing, watching and coaching Australia's national game.
Man of war, Allan Mallinson
Rumours of war, Allan Mallinson
Warrior, Allan Mallinson
A regimental affair, Allan Mallinson
The Nizam's daughters, Allan Mallinson
An act of courage, Allan Mallinson
A call to arms, Allan Mallinson: 1819 sees Hervey in Rome with his sister Elizabeth where a chance meeting with Percy Bysshe Shelley leads him to rethink his future. Soon he is en route for Hounslow via Whitehall where he hurriedly purchases a new commission and is refitted for the uniform of the 6th Light Dragoons.
Company of spears, Allan Mallinson: It is 1827, and Matthew Hervey is on the look out for a new posting. He soon finds one in the Cape Colonies, where there is need of a man to re-organise the local forces, and in particular to form a new company of horse. As Hervey and his greenhorn troops are plunged into a battle, death is only a heartbeat away.
Colin Firth: the biography, Alison Maloney: From the moment Colin Firth took on the role of Mr Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice", emerging from the lake in 'that scene', he was set on a path from sex symbol to national treasure and Hollywood star. This biography reveals his early life in Nigeria; the secrets of his escape to Canada with actress Meg Tilly, and more.
Gunman, Jean-Patrick Manchette: The Gunman, originally published as The Prone Gunman, is now a major motion picture starring Sean Penn. This is the official movie tie-in edition. The film, opening March 20th, 2015, also stars Javier Bardem, Idris Elba and Ray Winstone, and is directed by Pierre Morel (Taken). About The Gunman: Terrier is a hired killer who wants out of the game, so he can settle down and marry his childhood sweetheart. But the Organization won't let him go: they have other plans for him.
Superfood juices, smoothies & drinks: recipes and advice to boost your emotional and physical health, Jason Manheim: Why use superfoods? Superfood drinks contain ingredients that provide an exceptional amount of nutrition per serving and make for a nutritional foundation on which a life full of health and wellness can flourish. The right combinations include the perfect amount of carbohydrates, fats and proteins; large amounts of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and enzymes; loads of age-defying antioxidants; and cleansing fibre.
Everything is f*cked: a book about hope, Mark Manson: Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another.
Crocheting For Dummies, + Video, Karen Manthey
I spy: my life in MI5, Tom Marcus: Tom Marcus spent years of his life working covertly against those who want to do us harm. Now, for the first time, he tells the full story of what it is like to live your life in the shadows and who you need to become to survive. First published in 2016, Soldier Spy was a series of stories from Tom's years in MI5 and has now sold over 250,000 copies across all editions and was a Sunday Times bestseller for five months. I Spy takes us deeper into his life as a spy.
Make your own dress patterns: a primer in patternmaking for those who like to sew, Adele P Margolis: This profusely illustrated primer in pattern making is great for creating fashionable clothing as well as pretty necklines, pockets, and sleeves. Nationally acclaimed sewing expert Adele Margolis provides simple, step-by-step directions and more than 1,000 illustrations for making clothes for work, home, and play - everything from stylish skirts, dresses, and jackets to children's clothing.
Valley of death, Scott Mariani: People going missing in the remote wilds of India is not unusual. But when the son of a wealthy Delhi businessman is kidnapped just weeks after his brother fell victim to an alleged bandit attack in the mountains of Haryana, it raises eyebrows. With the local police doing close to nothing, there's only one man for the job: ex-SAS major Ben Hope. But for Ben, this is no ordinary rescue case.
Just like my brother, Gianna Marino: While playing hide-and-seek with her brother, Little Giraffe describes him to other animals, and wonders how she will ever be just like him.
Animals Robert Scott saw: an adventure in Antarctica, Sandra Markle: Learn about the location, habitat, and fauna found during Scott's exploration of Antarctica.
Ohio, Stephen Markley: "On one feverish, fateful summer night in 2013, four former classmates converge on the rustbelt town they grew up in–a region ravaged by the Great Recession, an opioid crisis, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan–each of them with a mission, all of them haunted by regrets, secrets, losses and love"– Provided by publisher.
Between the orange groves, Nadia Marks: In a small village, set among the wild mountains of Cyprus, two families of different faiths share a seemingly unbreakable friendship based on mutual respect and deep affection. Mothers and daughters share their daily secrets, fathers and sons support each other as they live their lives between the fragrant pine trees and orange groves. It's here that two boys, Lambros and Orhan, grow up side by side, as close as brothers.
Graveminder, Melissa Marr: Rebekkah Barrow never forgot the tender attention her grandmother, Maylene, bestowed upon the dead of Claysville. Now Maylene is dead and Bek must go back to the place–and the man–she left a decade ago. But what she soon discovers is that Maylene was murdered. It turns out that in placid Claysville, the worlds of the living and the dead are dangerously connected.
The merry devils: an Elizabethan mystery, Edward Marston
The laughing hangman, Edward Marston
The devil's apprentice: an Elizabethan mystery, Edward Marston
The silent woman, Edward Marston
The Princess of Denmark: an Elizabethan mystery, Edward Marston
Fugitive from the grave, Edward Marston
The nine giants, Edward Marston
The mad courtesan, Edward Marston
Fair maid of bohemia, Edward Marston: A plague is terrorizing Elizabethan England, and its theaters are empty for fear of contagion. Just as it seems that Lord Westfield's Men must disband, they receive an invitation to perform at the Imperial Court in Prague - an event they believe will be their crowning achievement. The invitation is from the fairest maid of Bohemia and great-niece of Rudolph II, the alluring Sophia Magdalena.
The roaring boy, Edward Marston: After a calamitous performance and the death of one of their own, Lord Westfield's Men are more than despondent. So when the mysterious Simon Chaloner follows Nicholas Bracewell home with the offer of a new play, anonymously penned, his proposal seems to good to refuse. It is the story of a simple death used to conceal a great treachery, perhaps even treason. But they could never have known how dangerous one play could be.
The Stationmaster's Farewell, Edward Marston: Guy Fawkes Night, 1857. Joel Heygate is the popular stationmaster at Exeter St David's railway station - an impressive figure of a man replete with frock coat and top hat, bushy eyebrows and walrus moustache. But when the charred remains of a body are discovered in the embers of the town's annual Bonfire Night celebration, everyone is horrified when it becomes clear that they belong to Mr Heygate.
Peril on the royal train, Edward Marston: Spring, 1858. The route of the Caledonian Railway through the southern uplands of the Scottish countryside is disrupted by a fatal crash. Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Victor Leeming are called from the crime of London to investigate, and must contend with old enemy Superintendent Rory McTurk to uncover the criminals behind the disaster.
The vagabond clown, Edward Marston: During a performance of their new play, A Trick to Catch a Chaste Lady, Westfield's Men are sabotaged, and they find themselves in the throngs of an audience-player melee. In the midst of the rotten-vegetable battlefield, one of the audience members is found stabbed, and their masterful clown, Barnaby Gill, is discovered with a broken leg.
The wanton angel: an Elizabethan mystery, Edward Marston: In 16th century England, director Nicholas Bracewell hunts for the man who killed the patron of his theater. Suspected is a competitor trying to ruin the theater by striking at the source of its funds.
A ticket to oblivion, Edward Marston: Summer, 1858. Young Imogen Burnhope and her maid Rhoda board a non-stop train to Oxford to visit Imogen's Aunt Cassandra, who waits on the platform at the terminus to greet them. All the passengers alight at Oxford, but the two women are nowhere to be seen. The train is searched and the coachman swears he saw them join first class, however they seem to have vanished into thin air. When he learns his daughter is missing, Sir Marcus Burnhope contacts Scotland Yard for help.
The bawdy basket: an Elizabethan mystery, Edward Marston: Theatre troupe Westfield's Men take on a new actor, Francis Quilter, after reaching new heights of success. But with the new member, brings new trouble. Quilter's father, Gerard, is on trial for the murder of an enemy, but he denies the charge and Nicholas Bracewell sets about proving his innocence. However, Bracewell's loyalty to Francis drives a wedge between the players.
Inspector Colbeck's casebook: thirteen tales from the railway detective, Edward Marston: Thirteen specially commissioned short stories from the master of historical crime fiction Edward Marston, following his quick witted protagonist Inspector Colbeck. A young porter is found dead in a coal tub; Colbeck devises a trap to catch a thief; and a burnt train carriage holds a gruesome secret in a small coastal village.
Steps to the gallows, Edward Marston: 1816. Leonidas Paige, notorious for satirical cartoons and newspapers fears for his safety and hires a bodyguard to protect him from his countless enemies. But the bodyguard is attacked and Paige is found dead. Identical twins Peter and Paul Skillen try to find the killers before their jealous rivals the Bow Street Runners arrive. As the brothers investigate, a group of influential political figures emerges, each with a strong motive to kill Paige.
Low Chicago, George R R Martin: The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire For decades, George R.R. Martin - bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire - has collaborated with an ever-shifting ensemble of science fiction and fantasy icons to create the amazing Wild Cards universe. In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth's population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed for ever.
A memory called empire, Arkady Martine: In a war of lies she seeks the truth. Ambassador Mahit Dzmare travels to the Teixcalaanli Empire's interstellar capital, eager to take up her new post. Yet when she arrives, she discovers her predecessor was murdered. But no one will admit his death wasn't accidental - and she might be next.Now Mahit must navigate the capital's enticing yet deadly halls of power, to discover dangerous truths.
It started with a cowboy, Jennie Marts: Colt James is back home on the family ranch, and he's done taking risks. A car accident ruined his shot at a professional hockey career and messed up his love life, and he's not taking a chance on anything that seems too good to be true. Especially not on Chloe Bishop, his nephew's irresistibly charming teacher and the one woman he can't stop thinking about. Chloe Bishop liked her life the way it was—orderly, structured and safe.
A history of Japan, R H P Mason: In this newly revised edition of their classic work, Mason and Caiger trace the enthralling evolution of modern Japan from its early pre-history through the post-Cold War period to the collapse of the Bubble Economy in the early 1990s. New findings shed additional light on the origins of Japanese civilization and the birth of Japanese culture.
The Satapur moonstone, Sujata Massey: "India, 1922: It is rainy season in the lush, remote Satara mountains southeast of Bombay, where the kingdom of Satapur is tucked away. A curse seems to have fallen upon Satapur's royal family, whose maharaja died of a sudden illness shortly before his teenage son was struck down in a tragic accident. The kingdom is now ruled by an agent of the British Raj on behalf of Satapur's two maharanis, the dowager queen and the maharaja's widow.
Stuart: a life backwards, Alexander Masters
Deadly games, Anthony Masters: Jenny and David – twins whose close connection makes them understand each other without words – also share a secret of being able to see things other people can't ... When a local homeless tramp disappears from their street, they decide to look for him for as they suspect the old man is ill and in need of medical help. They find him in an abandoned cinema, which is squatted by the local vagabonds, and the old man is taken to hospital with a chest infection.
Shellshock, Anthony Masters: David's dad is driving him crazy. He is always moaning about his art, upsetting his mum, disregarding their sick Gran and generally making everyone miserable. Only Jan, David's kind and understanding friend, makes it all bearable. When his dad moves to Spain on the trail of his 'vision, ' David follows for a holiday. But waiting for him there is the cunning orphan Miguel, vying for his dad's attention. And when Jan comes to visit, everything goes from bad to worse.
Buried in clay, Priscilla Masters
A plea of insanity, Priscilla Masters
The deceiver: a Claire Roget mystery, Priscilla Masters: Forensic psychiatrist Dr Claire Roget finds it impossible to refuse when she receives a desperate phone call from an old acquaintance, obstetrician Charles Tissot. One of his patients, Heather Kimble, alleges that Tissot seduced her at a party and that he is the father of her unborn child. His career on the line, Charles begs Claire to expose Heather's fragile mental state and discredit her wild claims.
Slipknot, Priscilla Masters: Callum Hughes has been labeled a killer and a psycho. He has been labeled by the press, by his classmates and most of all by the family of the boy he stabbed. Roger Gough has been labeled a victim. He is described by everyone that the police question as an athletic, funny and popular boy who was brutally murdered by Callum. At least, that??'s what his friends and family are saying. But things are rarely so black and white.
The devil's chair, Priscilla Masters: In the peaceful setting of the National Trust near Church Stretton, south of Shrewsbury, Tracey Walsh drives herself and her four-year-old daughter, Daisy, up the remote Burway in the early hours of the morning, tragically loses control of her car and crashes into the valley below.
River deep, Priscilla Masters: Over the years, the residents of Shrewsbury have become used to the occasional flood - living close to the River Severn, it comes as no surprise. But the latest deluge stirs up more than just mud and silt, and the locals are horrified by what comes floating to the surfaceCoroner Martha Gunn is one of the first called to the scene when a body is found floating in a flooded cottage. Martha's instinct tells her that this is a homicide - a hunch borne out by the post mortem.
The watchful eye, Priscilla Masters: Dr Daniel Gregory is a GP in a picturesque Mid-Staffordshire market town. Divorced and denied visiting rights to his seven-year-old daughter, he is lonely and vulnerable to the dysfunctional behaviour of some of the locals. Like Vanda Struel, a single parent who repeatedly brings her toddler into the surgery with a succession of increasingly bizarre complaints. Or Chelsea Emmanuel, a precocious teenager who makes advances to him only to plan pathological revenge when he refuses.
When Midnight Comes, Beryl Matthews
A debt from the past, Beryl Matthews: Hampshire 1850. Beth Langton has been running her large family estate for nine months now, after the death of her father. Under the watchful eyes of her godfather and guardian, Lord Edward Sharland, and an excellent estate manager, Henry Greenway, she is loving the work. After a week away with Henry buying cattle, terrible news is waiting for her on her return. The father of her best friend, Lady Helen Denton, has shot himself after running up gambling debts, leaving Helen destitute.
I remember, daddy: the harrowing true story of a daughter haunted by memories too terrible to forget, Katie Matthews: Katie's memories of her childhood were patchy. She'd always remembered her father's physical abuse, his anger and violence. But there was a lot she had forgotten. And, at the age of 24, after the birth of her son, the memories that were gradually unlocked with the help of a psychiatrist were far more terrible. Katie had grown up living in fear.
Microsoft Office online, Martin S Matthews: Master Microsoft Office Online and OneDrive How to Do Everything: Microsoft Office Online shows you how to use this versatile, free platform to create and save documents, presentations, and spreadsheets online and easily collaborate with others. You'll also get tips for storing and sharing photos, videos, and more on OneDrive and organizing your notes with OneNote Online. You'll see how to manage your email, contacts, and calendar using Outlook.com.
iPhone for seniors, Martin S Matthews: Written for seniors by seniors, this full-colour, visual guide uses step-by-step graphics and easy-to-follow instructions for using the versatile and fun features of the latest iPhone models. Activities and topics which may be of particular interest to seniors, such as new health apps, are emphasised.
Felt wee folk: enchanting projects, Salley Mavor: Learn to create your own tiny figures and accessories using wool felt, chenille stems, simple embellishments, and Salley's new step-by-step guide. Ideal for dollmakers, quilters, embroiderers, and crafters of every skill level.
Lucky Luke saddles up, Mawil: "What... a... darn... stupid... contraption!" The 1st Columbia San Francisco Bicycle Race seems like the perfect opportunity for Albert Overman to impress the nation with his revolutionary design. But when a rival manufacturer hires two goons to intercept him, it's up to Lucky Luke to save the day once more. The lonesome cowboy will find himself swapping stirrups for pedals as he heads west in the saddle of Overman's invention.
Notes from the hard shoulder, James May
The curse of the ice serpent, Jon Mayhew: A new and dangerous mission awaits int he fantastic Monster odyssey series, where our hero Dakkar must defeat a clan of evil brothers intent on ruling the world, whilst battling terrifying monsters.
The boat girls, Margaret Mayhew
The other side of paradise, Margaret Mayhew: It is 1941, and while Britain is in the grip of war, life in the Far East is one of wealth and privilege. In Singapore Susan Roper, secure in the supremacy of the British Empire, enjoys dancing, clothes and fast cars, tennis and light flirtations with visiting naval officers - her life is devoted solely to pleasure. When she meets an Australian doctor who warns her of the danger that they all face she dismisses him as an ignorant colonial.
Satin Island, Tom McCarthy
C, Tom McCarthy
Life according to Alice B. Lovely, Karen McCombie: Edie Evans is sick of being treated like a kid. And she doesn't, repeat, doesn't need a babysitter! And then along comes the strange, the shy, the captivating Alice B. Lovely. But is Alice B. Lovely too good to be true? But then maybe all that matters is that life was complicated before her and pretty sparkly after.
Lone Witness, Shirlee McCoy: She's keeping secrets. He must keep her safe. Were it not for Tessa Carlson, Special Agent Henry Miller's daughter would have been abducted. But rescuing the little girl has thrust Tessa - a woman in hiding - into the media's spotlight...and into a criminal's crosshairs. Now her survival depends on putting her faith in widowed single father Henry if she wants to live to see another day.
Coding for kids for dummies, Camille McCue
Union Jack, Val McDermid
Report for murder, Val McDermid
Final edition: Lindsay Gordon Series, Book 3, Val McDermid
Hostage to murder, Val McDermid
Common murder, Val McDermid
Booked for murder, Val McDermid: Lindsay Gordon investigates the murder of a bestselling author and discovers that, beneath the glittering facade, the London publishing world is a hotbed of seething rivalries, soured relationships and desperate power plays. Fifth in the series.
Beneath the bleeding: a novel, Val McDermid: Published in the U.S. for the first time The residents of Bradfield are devastated when their star midfielder dies, the victim of a bizarre, seemingly motiveless murder. In a hospital, recovering from injuries, criminal profiler and psychologist Dr. Tony Hill struggles to make sense of the fragments of information he can gather in order to help his ally, Detective Chief Inspector Carol Jordan, bring a killer to justice.
Moon landing, Jill McDonald: Describes how the U.S. sent astronauts to the moon.
Stink and the shark sleepover, Megan McDonald
From colonial warrior to Western Front flyer: the five wars of Sydney Herbert Bywater Harris, Carole McEntee-Taylor: Sydney Herbert Bywater Harris was an adventurer, a man possessed of great courage and charm, who fulfilled every schoolboy fantasy and really did 'live the dream'. The second youngest of seven children, the ordinary life held little appeal for Sydney so, in 1898, at the age of 17, he left home in Ilford for the Klondike gold rush. Arriving too late to make his fortune he decided to join the US Army.
Introducing Stephen Hawking: a graphic guide, J P McEvoy: Stephen Hawking is the world-famous physicist. To the public he is a tragic figure - a brilliant scientist and author of the 9 million-copy-selling ""A Brief History of Time"", and yet confined to a wheelchair and almost completely paralysed. This guide explores Hawking's life, and the evolution of his work from his days as a student.
Rebellion, James McGee
The blooding, James McGee
Coconut oil for health and beauty: uses, benefits, and recipes for weight loss, allergies, and healthy skin and hair, Simone McGrath: Coconut oil is an amazing substance that has many health benefits it helps with weight loss, allergies, skin and health issues, and much more. It is recommended in many health programs and diets, especially the Paleo and raw food diets, and many people are discovering that it is better to use than other oils in cooking. It can be overwhelming to figure out all of the great uses of this magical oil, but this comprehensive handbook can help.
The girl in the green glass mirror, Elizabeth McGregor
The Hot Young Widows Club: lessons on survival from the front lines of grief, Nora McInerny: From the host of the popular podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking, comes a wise, humorous roadmap and caring resource for anyone going through the loss of a loved one-or even a difficult life moment. In the span of a few weeks, thirty-something Nora McInerny had a miscarriage, lost her father to cancer, and lost her husband due to a brain tumor. Her life fell apart.
Love bomb: secret letters, first kisses and falling head over heels, Jenny McLachlan: Betty Plum has never been in love. She's never even kissed a boy. But when H.O.T. Toby starts school it's like Betty has been hit with a thousand of Cupid's arrows. It's like a bomb has exploded a love bomb! More than ever Betty wishes her mum hadn't died when Betty was a baby. She really needs her mum here to ask her advice. And that's when she finds hidden letters for just these moments. Letters about what your first kiss should feel like and what real love is all about ...
Open for Business, Cressida McLaughlin: A warm welcome awaits ... the charming new arrival from the No. 1 bestselling author of The Canal Boat Cafe. Robin Brennan has come home to Campion Bay. Now her parents have retired, she's set to become the new landlady of The Campion Bay Guesthouse. Bookings have been as thin as the hand towels, and it doesn't take long for Robin to realise that the place needs a serious makeover. Perhaps throwing herself into the task will help to heal her sadness at the tragic end to her dreams in London.
The hill of the red fox, Allan Campbell McLean: It is the time of the Cold War. Soviet spies are feared, and secrets are traded. People disappear. Thirteen-year-old Alasdair, living in London, knows nothing of this world. He can't wait to start his long summer holiday on the Isle of Skye, away from his mother and aunt. But things don't go quite as planned. On the journey, a stranger gives him a mysterious note before jumping from the train. Worse still, he instantly mistrusts sinister Murdo Beaton, with whom he's staying.
Aftermath, Ann McMan: Maddie and Syd are settled into their life on Maddie's farm, raising their foster son Henry while his father is deployed in the Middle East. Maddie is still the town doctor, Syd is teaching at the high school, and they've built a solid relationship with Maddie's mother, Celine. Everything changes in the sleepy mountain town, however, when a big storm blows in with huge consequences.
Jericho, Ann McMan: When Syd Murphy flees a failed marriage to the tiny mountain hamlet of Jericho, Virginia, little does she realize how much her fortunes are going to change when a flat tire brings the enigmatic town doctor, Maddie Stevenson to her rescue.
The new patrol, Andy McNab: Liam Scott is back in Afghanistan, this time with 4 Rifles. No longer the new guy, it's his chance to prove himself and take the lead. But the warzone has changed dramatically, and so have the rules. Working alongside the Afghan National Army, Liam and his new patrol face daily attacks from Taliban insurgents. But the real threat seems to be coming from within his unit. It looks like there's a traitor in their midst.
Line of fire, Andy McNab: Nick Stone is back in London but if he thought he was home for a break, he's very, very wrong. Backed into a corner by a man he knows he cannot trust, ex-deniable operator Nick Stone strikes a devil's bargain. In exchange for his own safety, a life for a life, Stone is charged with locating someone who doesn't want to be found, currently hiding out in the one of the remotest corners of the UK. And for the first time in a long time, he's not operating alone.
The new recruit, Andy McNab: What if your prank killed your best friend. Could you live with yourself? You try to forget and move on; you enrol in Army training, you want to make something of your life. The training is tough and it almost breaks you. But you survive; you know you'll make a good soldier. Finally, when you're out in Afghanistan, under enemy fire, you come face-to-face with your best friend's brother. He still blames you for his brother's death. You now have more to fear than just enemy soldiers.
Avenger, Andy McNab: Having proved his grandfather Fergus' innocence, Danny Watts and his friend Elena have now been recruited by the British government for a dangerous assignment. Elena must impersonate a would-be suicide bomber to win the confidence of Black Star, the master computer hacker who is behind the rash of teenage bombings that have swept the globe.
A history of the world in 100 weapons, Chris McNab: It's a truism to say that history is written by the winners. But what is it about the winners that make them so powerful? In this enlightening new book, Chris McNab searches for answers to this question and much more, telling the story of the history of the world through the lens of the weapons used over time. Arranged by age, McNab details 100 weapons of history in a highly-illustrated format.
In the wee small hours, Gil McNeil
Divas don't knit, Gil McNeil: Jo Mackenzie needs a new start and jumps at the chance to take over her grandmother's wool shop in a small seaside town. But it's not going to be easy with two young sons to cope with, an A-list actress moving into the local mansion and a knitting group addicted to cake.
The only boy for me, Gil McNeil: "Annie Baker's got it made, an idyllic life in the country, a part-time job in town as a freelance producer, and a boy who's crazy about her. The only problem is, he's six years old."–Jacket.
Needles and pearls, Gil McNeil: In this follow-up to "The Beach Street Knitting Society & Yarn Club," McNeil picks right up with small-town intrigue, packed lunches, and the joys of knitting–not to mention romance.
Santa Claus: A History of Christmas' Jolly CEO, Lily McNeil: Santa Claus is coming to town! No matter your religion, if you live somewhere other than the depths of the Amazon rainforest, you have heard of a jolly older gentleman named Santa Claus (although it is possible that Santa Claus has reached those sultry depths by now). Or perhaps you know him by his aliases, Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas. You may also know that Santa (he's on first name basis with his friends) lives at the North Pole with his wife, Mrs.
Circus mania, Douglas McPherson: Circus Mania is the only UK history and a journey into this unique world, each chapter an access-all-areas pass to a different circus, talking to the trapeze flyers, clowns, animal trainers and showmen about their lives, work, families, customs and traditions.- publisher description.
Red, white & royal blue, Casey McQuiston: What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius, his image is pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House. There's only one problem: Alex has a beef with the actual prince, Henry, across the pond. And when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an Alex-Henry altercation, U.S.
Instructions for a funeral, David Means: In this collection of short stories, Means branches out beyond the explorations of violence and trauma with which he is often identified. He prominently displays his sly humour in tales about fatherhood, marriage, a homeless brother, the nature of addiction, and the death of a friend at the hands of a serial-killer nurse.
We bought a zoo, Benjamin Mee
The inflammation cure: how to combat the hidden factor behind heart disease, arthritis, asthma, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and other diseases of aging, William Joel Meggs
Shocking Paris: Soutine, Chagall and the outsiders of Montparnasse, Stanley Meisler: For a couple of decades before World War II, a group of immigrant painters and sculptors, including Amedeo Modigliani, Marc Chagall, Chaim Soutine and Jules Pascin dominated the new art scene of Montparnasse in Paris. Art critics gave them the name "the School of Paris" to set them apart from the French-born (and less talented) young artists of the period.
Danger on the ranch, Dana Mentink: After putting his serial killer brother in prison, former US marshal Mitch Whitehorse chooses a solitary country life - until his brother escapes. Now Mitch's former sister-in-law, Jane Reyes, needs protection...for herself and the toddler she's kept a secret. Mitch still isn't sure of Jane's innocence in his brother's crimes, but to keep his nephew out of a killer's grasp, trusting her is his only option.
To do and die, Patrick Mercer
Fat for fuel ketogenic cookbook: recipes and ketogenic keys to health from a world-class doctor and an internationally renowned chef, Joseph Mercola: Hippocrates himself wrote that food is medicine. Today, natural-health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola and top Australian chef Pete Evans share the firm belief that food can be a tool to reshape our health. Now they've joined forces to put this tool in readers' hands in an illustrated guide to eating the ketogenic way. Drawing on Dr.
Over and under the snow, Kate Messner: Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter.
Eat to sleep: what to eat and when to eat it for a good night's sleep, every night, Karman Meyer: Utilize food as your all-natural solution to sleeplessness with this easy guide that teaches you just what to eat-and when to eat it-to fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed. We've all heard that it's the turkey that makes you so sleepy after every Thanksgiving dinner, and a cup of warm milk is just the thing to help you settle down for night, but it may surprise you to find just how much what you eat can affect how well you sleep at night.
You may kiss the duke, Charis Michaels: Sabine Noble has given little thought to her husband over the past five years. Theirs is a true marriage of convenience: she gained protection from her abusive uncle and the chance to live freely in London, while he gained the dowry necessary to make his business venture a success. But as she's investigating her uncle's nefarious deeds in hopes of gaining her revenge, she discovers the body of a half-dead man on a ship, only to realize the man is her husband.
The inspired room: simple ideas to love the home you have, Melissa Michaels: "The eagerly anticipated, lavishly illustrated "book" experience of Melissa Michaels' celebrated blog, The Inspired Room, is here. If you're a longtime fan of her personable style or a fellow lover of pretty, real-life decor, you'll delight in this full-color tour of Melissa's home and favorite family spaces alongside room-by-room ideas.
101 things everyone should know about science, Dia L Michels: The subject of science is explored and demystified and it helps everybody get a better understanding of science and how it impacts life.
Tressa: the 12-year-old mum, Tressa Middleton: Nobody knew the truth. For all those years while people judged me, I protected those closest to me. Now it's time for the real story to be told. It's time for healing and forgiveness.' Tressa Middleton made UK history when she became Britain's youngest mum in 2006 aged just 12 years and 8 months. Her case provoked shock and outrage- but the truth behind the headlines was far sadder than anyone could ever have imagined.
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth. Volume 3, Michael Mignola: The B.P.R.D. fight to protect the world from the monstrous Ogdru Hem, as teams hit a blizzard-torn Russia and the ruins of both Chicago and New York City. Meanwhile, Liz Sherman fights a deranged doctor in Utah, and the young psychic Fenix must go head to head with a monster-worshipping cult.
The happiness corner: reflections so far, Ava Miles: In 2013, Ava left a successful, six-figure career working as a conflict expert rebuilding war zones to launch herself as a writer. What most people don't know is that choice was born on a transformational night of self-discovery in war-torn Sierra Leone when Ava realized writing made her happy–something she hadn't felt in a long time. Living on the street of Just Okay wasn't good enough. She made a right turn at what she calls The Happiness Corner and never looked back.
I can only imagine: a memoir, Bart Millard: I Can Only Imagine is a front-row seat to witnessing God's presence throughout Bart's life. Whether falling in love with his childhood sweetheart or mourning his father's death, founding MercyMe or flailing in the midst of its success, Bart continues to place his trust in God's plans, plans that continue to surprise and surpass what Bart could have ever imagined.
A game of soldiers, Stephen E Miller: What if Serbian terrorists had not managed to kill the Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo? What if their uprising was fuelled and supported by the new Russian oligarchs. What, if amid all the conspirators running through the chaos of Europe, there were one honest government agent whose determined pursuit of the killer of a child prostitute changed the course of history ... In St Petersburg, beside the glittering court life of the Romanovs, the people are seething.
House of the hanged, Mark Mills: France, 1935: At the poor man's end of the Riviera sits Le Rayol, a haven for artists, expatriates and refugees. Here, a world away from the rumblings of a continent heading towards war, Tom Nash has rebuilt his life after a turbulent career in the Secret Intelligence Service.
The information officer, Mark Mills: Max Chadwick is the British officer charged with manipulating the news on Malta in 1942 to bolster the population's fragile esprit de corps. When he learns of the brutal murder of a young island woman, along with the evidence that the crime was committed by a British officer, he knows that the Maltese loyalty to the war effort could be instantly shattered unless he can solve the crime quickly.
Resolution, Denise Mina: Maureen O'Donnell is facing the darkest episode in her life. The psychologist who murdered her boyfriend is up for trial, with Maureen as the reluctant star witness, and her abusive father has arrived back in Glasgow. On top of it all, she has become embroiled in someone else's family feud. When an elderly market stallholder dies after a brutal beating, Maureen suspects the woman's son. She soon discovers that his health club is a front for a far less respectable establishment.
Sanctum, Denise Mina: Susie Harriot, a respected psychiatrist, has been convicted of the brutal murder of a serial killer in her care. It looks certain that she will be given a life sentence, depriving her of her home, her family and her two-year-old daughter. Susie's husband, Lachlan, is convinced she is innocent and is desperate to prove it. Each night, he climbs the stairs to her study and goes through her papers – her case notes, her interviews, and the press cuttings from the trial.
Exile, Denise Mina: The last time Maureen O'Donnell saw Ann Harris, she was staying in the Glasgow Women's Shelter, drunk and with two broken ribs. A month later, Ann's mutilated body is washed up on the banks of the Thames. No one seems to care what happened to her, and Maureen is the only person who thinks Ann's husband is innocent. With her personal life in turmoil, she runs away to London and starts to piece together Ann's final days. But time is not on her side.
In love with the world: a monk's journey through the bardos of living and dying, Rinpoche Yongey Mingyur: In 2011, Mingyur Rinpoche was the respected thirty-six-year-old abbot of three monasteries, a world-renowned meditation teacher, the son of an esteemed meditation master, and a rising star within his generation of Tibetan masters. In Love with the World begins the night that, without telling anyone of his plan, he slips past the monastery gates alone for the first time in his life and sets forth on a wandering retreat, following the ancient practice of holy mendicants.
The complete handbook of quantum healing: an A-Z self-healing guide for over 100 common ailments, Deanna Minich
Vengeance, Megan Miranda: Delaney should be dead. But she isn't. Decker, the boy she loves, dragged her blue, lifeless body out of the frozen lake, and he made a deal: anyone but her. Part of Decker is going to wish he had never uttered those words. And he might never forgive Delaney for knowing what comes next - and saying nothing. The sequel to Megan Miranda's chilling debut novel, Fracture.
The nipper: the heartbreaking true story of a little boy and his violent childhood in working-class Dundee, Charlie Mitchell
Earthrise: my adventures as an Apollo 14 astronaut, Edgar D Mitchell: The inspiring and fascinating biography of the sixth man to ever walk on the Moon Of the nearly seven billion people who live on Earth, only 12 have walked on the Moon and Dr. Edgar Mitchell was one of them. Earthrise is a vibrant memoir for young adults featuring the life story of this internationally known Apollo 14 astronaut.
The Saltmarsh murders, Gladys Mitchell
Tom Brown's body, Gladys Mitchell
Death at the opera, Gladys Mitchell
Death and the maiden, Gladys Mitchell
The mystery of a butcher's shop, Gladys Mitchell
When last I died, Gladys Mitchell
Heartbreak Hotel: a novel, Deborah Moggach: In her effortlessly winning novels Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Deborah Moggach charmed readers and critics alike with her generous prose and hilarious dialogue. With Heartbreak Hotel, Moggach has triumphed once again. When retired actor Buffy decides to leave London and move to rural Wales, he has no idea what he is letting himself in for.
The best exotic Marigold Hotel: a novel, Deborah Moggach: When Dr. Ravi Kapoor's cousin sets up a retirement home in India, Ravi's father-in-law is one of its first guests, but what the renovation lacks in promised amenities and luxury, it makes up for in adventure, stunning beauty, and unexpected love.
Master mariner: volumes 1 & 2, Nicholas Monsarrat: This is Nicholas Monsarrat's final masterpiece, an epic tale of the sea and seafaring from the sixteenth century to near the end of the twentieth. Told from the point of view of Mathew Lawe, a young Devon sailor who is cursed after a spectacular act of cowardice to wander 'the wild waters till all the seas run dry', it is historical fiction but beset by real events. Monsarrat follows the great captains and naval adventurers from the Artic to the South Pacific.
Broken angels, Richard Montanari
The rosary girls, Richard Montanari: A devious serial killer lays siege to the city of Philadelphia, brutally sacrificing pretty young Catholic girls on the altar of insanity. As the body count rises, an exceptional investigating partnership struggles to stop him. Detective Jessica Balzano, Philly's Homicide Unit's newest rookie, is teamed up with the veteran cop Kevin Byrne, respected for his solve rate and known for his unorthodox methods.
The skin gods, Richard Montanari: Homicide detectives Jessica Balzano and Kevin Byrne are on the trail of a serial killer ultimately dubbed the actor. His method? He recreates famous movie murders, then roughly inserts his scenes into rental videos which are then unwittingly borrowed by innocent members of the public.
QUICK OFF THE MARK, Susan Moody: AAlex Quick investigates the murder of a close family friend in this intriguing, intricately-plotted mysteryIn her former career as a police detective, Alex Quick was exposed to some brutally violent crimes - but none as horrific as this. A badly mutilated corpse is discovered in a field, the victim castrated, the word 'cheat' carved across his chest. The dead man was a close family friend of Alex, and his sister has asked her to find out who killed him - and why.
The snow girls, Chris Mooney: It's been eleven years since Claire Flynn disappeared - abducted without trace from a snowy hillside, leaving her parents heartbroken. Investigator Darby McCormick remembers the case. She knows there's only ever been one suspect, Father Richard Byrne, linked inconclusively to two similar disappearances. Finally, terminally ill, Byrne is willing to talk. But he'll only talk to Darby. She's expecting a confession - but what she hears is far more disturbing.
The doctor's wife, Brian Moore: Sheila Redden, a quiet, 37-year-old doctor's wife, has long been looking forward to returning with her husband to the town where they spent their honeymoon over twenty years ago. Little does she suspect that after a chance encounter in Paris she will end up spending her holiday with a man she has only just met, an American man ten years her junior. Four weeks later, Sheila is nowhere to be found.
I am Mary Dunne, Brian Moore: Who am I any more? All these names, who am I? After three marriages and four last names, Mary, a neurotic woman in her thirties, finds herself struggling to remember her own name and losing her sense of self. But what she does want to forget, she is condemned to remember - the last days of her relationship with Hat Bell, her depressive, alcoholic second husband, and her sense of responsibility for his death.
The magician's wife, Brian Moore: Set in the late 1850s in France and Algeria, this novel blends political intrigue, moral inquiry and the unforgettable portrait of a lady. Emmeline Lambert's husband is an illusionist sent by Napoleon III to convince the Arabs of his might.
A lady's guide to passion and property, Kate Moore: Lucy Holbrook has recently inherited her father's south London inn, the place she's always called home. Now her fashionable friends, arming her with The Husband Hunter's Guide to London, are urging her to sell the establishment and become a society lady, just as her father always hoped. Lucy would rather toss the little book into the hearth–she could never desert the alehouse or its patrons, including an elderly blind man who depends on her care.
The husband hunter's guide to London, Kate Moore: The clues to solving one of life's greatest mysteries may be found in a slim blue volume of advice for husband-seeking debutantes. But two people engaged in a clever game of cat and mouse just might rewrite the book . . . The daughter of a British intelligence agent, Jane Fawkener has spent most of her life in exotic lands abroad, not flirting her way to matrimony among the ton.
You'll miss me when I'm gone: a celebration of the life and work of Eric Morecambe, Gary Morecambe: To mark the 25th anniversary of Eric Morecambe's death, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone is the first book to cover Eric's whole life and untimely death, including unseen family photographs and new insights by Eric's son Gary Morecambe. Published in the 25th anniversary year of Eric Morecambe's death, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone is a celebration of Eric Morecambe's life in words and previously unseen personal family photographs.
How to do everything. Genealogy, George G Morgan: Discover your genealogy using the latest methodsThoroughly revised to cover new tools, techniques, and data, How to Do Everything: GenealogyStart an effective, well-organized genealogical research projectWork with traditional, electronic, and genetic researchAnalyze and organize your family informationLocate and access genealogy records in the U.S., U.K.
Mind without a home: a memoir of schizophrenia, Kristina Morgan: Experience the inner world of a woman with schizophrenia in this brutally honest, lyrical memoir.
Suddenly last summer, Sarah Morgan: Fiery French chef élise Philippe is having a seriously bad day. Not only have the grand opening plans for her beloved café fallen apart, but Sean O'Neil is back in town and looking more delectable than ever. Memories of the electrifying night they shared last summer leave élise very tempted, but she knows all too well that eventually Sean will be leaving - again. Being back in Vermont - even temporarily - is surgeon Sean O'Neil's worst nightmare.
Christmas ever after, Sarah Morgan: Skylar Tempest has never understood Alec Hunter's appeal. So what if he's a world-renowned historian? He's also cynical, aloof and determined to think the worst of her. So when a twist of fate finds her spending the lead-up to Christmas with Alec and his family, she's not expecting the season to be either merry or bright. Alec has learned the hard way not to trust beautiful women—and Skylar is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen.
One summer in Paris, Sarah Morgan: To celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, Grace has planned the surprise of a lifetime for her husband - a romantic getaway to Paris. But she never expected he'd have a surprise of his own: he wants a divorce. Reeling from the shock but refusing to be broken, a devastated Grace makes the bold decision to go to Paris alone.Audrey, a young woman from London, has left behind a heartache of her own when she arrives in Paris.
Maybe this Christmas, Sarah Morgan: This winter, ex-skiing champion, reformed heartbreaker and single dad Tyler O'Neil has only one mission - making sure his daughter, Jess, has the best Christmas ever. The fact that his best friend, Brenna, is also temporarily moving into his chalet at the overbooked Snow Crystal resort is a delicious distraction he's simply going to have to ignore. Theirs is the one relationship he's never ruined, and he's not about to start now.
Lucky Luke. 72, Marcel Dalton, Morris: Marcel Dalton is the Dalton Brothers' Swiss uncle. He is not only honest, but a banker to boot. Having purchased a small bank in the US, he decides to hire his nephews to force them to make a honest living. Although he's assisted by Lucky Luke, they have their work cut out for them. Especially since - as if the ingrained instincts of the four dumbest bandits in the West weren't enough - there's also the small matter of the competition: a very unscrupulous banker.
Lucky Luke. 70, The O.K. Corral, Morris: Everyone's heard of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: the most famous shootout of the Old West, between the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday on the side of law and order, and the Clanton brothers and their gang. A legend told many times in books and films, in sometimes contradictory versions...
Lucky Luke. 68, Bridge over the Mississippi, Morris: In 1874, President Grant authorises the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi. Until then, passage between St. Louis and East St.Louis was only possible on ferries. But the ferry company is owned by two brothers who have been getting rich by forcing passengers to wait in the hotels and restaurants they own on both sides of the river. The two crooks are doing everything in their power to prevent the bridge from being built - until Lucky Luke arrives, of course.
Ghost hunt, Morris: In the Old West, there's nothing strange about a stagecoach getting robbed. But a stagecoach vanishing without a trace, now...Hired to protect the next coach and its important passengers, Lucky Luke finds himself teaming up with a particularly irritated Calamity Jane - something of hers was on the missing vehicle.
Bay of the dead, Mark Morris
Ghosts of India, Mark Morris: India in 1947 is a country in the grip of chaos, torn apart by internal strife. When the Doctor and Donna arrive in Calcutta, they are instantly swept up in violent events. Barely escaping with their lives, they discover that the city is rife with tales of 'half-made men', who roam the streets at night and steal people away. With help from India's great spiritual leader, Mohandas 'Mahatma' Gandhi, the Doctor and Donna set out to investigate these rumors.
My 1001 Nights [electronic resource], Alice Morrison: TV presenter, writer and adventurer Alice Morrison gives her own unique and personal insight into Morocco, her home for 1001 nights. When Alice Morrison headed out to Morocco, it was to take on one of the most daunting challenges: to run in the famous Marathon des Sables. Little did she expect to end up living there. But as soon as she settled in a flat in Marrakech, she was won over by the people, the spectacular scenery and the ancient alleyways of the souk.
The moon: a history for the future, Oliver Morton: Every generation has looked up from the Earth and wondered at the beauty of the Moon. 50 years ago, a few Americans became the first to do the reverse, with the whole world watching through their eyes. In this short but wide-ranging book, Oliver Morton explores the history and future of humankind's relationship with the Moon. A counterpoint in the sky, it has shaped our understanding of the Earth from Galileo to Apollo.
The pattern artist, Nancy Moser: Born into a life of hard work, English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York City in 1911 with her wealthy mistress. Wide-eyed with the possibilities America has to offer, Annie wonders if there's more for her than a life of service. Annie chooses to risk everything, taps into courage she never knew she had, and goes off on her own, finding employment in the sewing department at Macy's department store. While at Macy's Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company.
Floyd Harbor: stories, Joel Mowdy: Floyd Harbor is a debut collection of linked stories, set largely in the 1990s, about the lives of residents of Mastic Beach, an area of New York long afflicted with widespread poverty but blessed with natural beauty.
The Mueller report: the final report of the Special Counsel into Donald Trump, Russia, and collusion, Robert S Mueller: There has never been a more important political investigation than Robert S. Mueller III's into President Donald Trump's possible collusion with Russia. His momentous findings can be found here, complete with: The Mueller Report New York Times bestselling author Alan Dershowitz, who provides a constitutional, civil law-based commentary sorely needed in today's media landscape.
YouTube channels for dummies, Stan Muller
Business analysis for dummies, Paul Mulvey: If you're interested in learning about the methods successful business analysis professionals use, this guide has you covered. You'll find tools and techniques you can apply to your own organization to achieve your financial goals.
The accumulator: the revolutionary 30-day fitness plan, Paul Mumford: The Accumulator™ is a brand new workout plan that combines body-weight movements with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to get you fit and fabulous in just one month. Designed to build strength and endurance day by day, the workout steps up the pace as you learn new skills and increase your fitness in the process. Day 1 starts with a single exercise that takes just 1 minute to complete.
The complete mumsnet guides: pregnancy; babies; toddlers, Mumsnet: The Complete Mumsnet Guides brings together the wisdom of Pregnancy: The Mumsnet Guide, Babies: The Mumsnet Guide and Toddlers: The Mumsnet Guide.
The false virgin: a historical mystery, Medieval Murderers: AD 848. Bernwyn of Lythe, the young daughter of an ealdorman, spurns marriage and chooses to remain a virgin dedicated to Christ. When she is found murdered in the chapel where she kept her nightly vigils, it is thought that she has fallen victim to the Viking raiders who are ravaging the country and the butterflies found resting on her body are taken to be a sign from God.
The deadliest sin: a historical mystery, Medieval Murderers: In the spring of 1348, tales begin arriving in England of poisonous clouds fast approaching, which have overwhelmed whole cities and even countries, with scarcely a human being left. While some pray more earnestly and live yet more devoutly, others vow to enjoy themselves and blot out their remaining days on earth by drinking and gambling. And then there are those who hope that God's wrath might be averted by going on a pilgrimage.
The first murder, Medieval Murderers: 1154, Oseney Priory, Oxford. When the first performance of The Play of Adam ends in tragedy, the author is compelled to pen a grim warning for the generations that follow: 'BEWARE THE SINS OF ENVY AND VAINGLORY, ELSE FOUL MURDER ENDS YOUR STORY' But his words are not heeded, and as the play is performed in many guises throughout the ages, bad luck seems to follow after those involved in its production.
An unofficial rose, Iris Murdoch
A word child, Iris Murdoch
A fairly honourable defeat, Iris Murdoch
The sandcastle, Iris Murdoch
Nuns and soldiers, Iris Murdoch
The unicorn, Iris Murdoch
An accidental man, Iris Murdoch
The red and the green, Iris Murdoch
The philosopher's pupil, Iris Murdoch: In the English town of Ennistone hot springs bubble up from deep beneath the earth. In these healing waters the townspeople seek health and regeneration, righteousness and ritual cleansing. To this town steeped in ancient lore and subterranean inspiration the Philosopher returns. He exerts an almost magical influence over a host of Ennistonians, and especially over George McCaffrey, the Philosophers old pupil, a demonic man desperate for redemption.
The time of the angels, Iris Murdoch: Carel is a rector of a non-existent City church (it was destroyed in the war). In the rectory live his daughter, Muriel, his beautiful invalid ward, Elizabeth, and their West Indian servant, Patti. Here too are Eugene, a Russian emigree, and his delinquent son, Leo. Marcus is Carel's brother and co-guardian of Elizabeth. His attempts to get closer to Carel are constantly rebuffed.
Under the net, Iris Murdoch: Under the Net begins with protagonist James "Jake" Donahue returning to England to find his friend and almost constant companion Peter "Finn" O'Finney waiting to tell him the sad news that the two of them have been asked by Jake's current girlfriend, Magdalen "Madge" Casement, to leave their apartment. The two men have been living there for free. Madge has found a new boyfriend, Samuel "Sacred Sammy" Starfield, who has promised to make her famous.
The Italian girl, Iris Murdoch: Edmund returns home for his mothers funeral and becomes the person everyone in the family confesses their secrets to. His mother was having a lesbian affair with the family servant and she becomes the sole beneficiary. His brothers wife and daughter are pregnant by the same man.
A severed head, Iris Murdoch: Martin Lynch-Gibbon is serenely established with an affectionate wife and a charming mistress until his wife suddenly abandons him for one of his friends.
My boy Butch: the heart-warming true story of a little dog who made life worth living again, Jenni Murray: Much beloved broadcaster Jenni Murray recounts her great love affair with Butch the Chihuahua. There was always a dog. If not real, then imagined. As a lonely only child, Jenni Murray longed to have a dog.
The eagle has landed [electronic resource]: celebrating 50 years since man stepped on the Moon, Peter Murray
Undertow, Joanna Nadin: When 16-year-old Billie Paradise inherits her grandmother's house, it's a dream come true. Moving to the seaside to start her new life, she hopes to even find the father she's never met – but there are more secrets than she expects to find in the house by the sea.
Modern selvage quilting: easy-sew methods–17 projects small to large, Riel Nason: Three easy methods for sewing with selvaes, plus innovative half-square triangle technique. Waste not, want not! Use every last bit of fabric from your favorite designers.
The good neighbor: A Novel, Amy Sue Nathan: "Izzy Lane never thought of herself as a liar. In fact, she's always played by the rules. She's an excellent mother, has loyal friends, and a rich career as a school counselor. Fresh from a new divorce, however, Izzy feels like she needs a little fun. So when, on a whim, she starts a blog it seems like a rather benign indulgence. But as her online quips begin to gain traction, Izzy makes a slip. Somehow a new boyfriend winds his way into the picture. The problem? Izzy makes him up.
1,001 ways to save money– and still have a dazzling wedding, Sharon Naylor: Offers money-saving tips for planning a wedding, including insider advice on which questions to ask, which discounts to ask for, and what is available for free.
Model-making: materials and methods, David Neat: Model-making: Materials and Methods focuses primarily on the wide variety of materials that can be employed to make models; those which have been favoured for a while and those which are relatively new. The book looks at how these materials behave and how to get the best out of them, then illustrates a range of relatively simple methods of building, shaping, modelling, surfacing and painting with them.
Beyond Cape Horn: travels in the Antarctic, Charles Neider: Author and explorer Neider writes about his third trip to Antarctica, telling of the beauty of the desolate land, its history, and the current ecological debates surrounding it.
iOS 8 programming fundamentals with Swift: Swift, Xcode, and Cocoa basics, Matt Neuburg: Move into iOS development by getting a firm grasp of its fundamentals, including the Xcode IDE, the Cocoa Touch framework, and Swift, Apple's new programming language. Learn Swift's object-oriented concepts, understand how to use Apple's development tools, and discover how Cocoa provides the underlying functionality iOS apps need to have.
Hold on to your kids: why parents need to matter more than peers, Gordon Neufeld: International authority on child development Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D., joins forces with bestselling author Gabor Mate, M.D., to tackle one of the most disturbing trends of our time: Children today looking to their peers for direction their values, identity, and codes of behaviour. This peer orientation undermines family cohesion, interferes with healthy development, and fosters a hostile and sexualized youth culture.
Digital minimalism: on living better with less technology, Cal Newport: Minimalism is the art of knowing how much is just enough. Digital minimalism applies this idea to our personal technology. It's the key to living a focused life in an increasingly noisy world. Digital minimalists are all around us. They're the calm, happy people who can hold long conversations without furtive glances at their phones. They can have fun without the obsessive urge to document the experience. They stay informed about the news of the day, but don't feel overwhelmed by it.
Herbs for home treatment: a guide to using herbs for first aid and common health problems, Anna Newton: A comprehensive guide to the use of herbal remedies to cure common ailments and improve your general health.
Calumet City, Charlie Newton
Mindfulness as medicine: a story of healing body and spirit, Sister Dang Nghiem: "Before she became a Buddhist nun in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Dang Nghiem was a doctor. Born during the Tet Offensive and part of the amnesty for Amerasian children of the late 1970s, Dang Nghiem arrived in this country virtually penniless and with no home. She lived with three foster families, graduated high school with honors, earned two undergraduate degrees, and became a doctor.
Escape by moonlight, Mary Nichols: Norfolk 1939. The start of World War II brings about dramatic changes for the de Lacey family. Their eldest daughter Elizabeth is expected home any day from France when an accident detains her with the war rumbling ever closer. Her sister Amy has returned from finishing school full of possibilities for her future. Jack, the eldest son, is distracted by his blossoming romance with Lucy Storey, the daughter of the village stationmaster.
Dark briggate blues, Chris Nickson: Leeds, 1954: When enquiry agent Dan Markham takes on a case for Joanna Hart, she simply wants to know if her husband Freddie is being unfaithful. But when Freddie Hart is killed, Markham suspects someone has set him up. Former Cold War spy David Carter is pulling all the strings. Ruthless and professional, he's built himself an empire in Leeds and won't take no for an answer.
At the dying of the year, Chris Nickson: As an atmosphere of fear and suspicion pervades the city, Richard Nottingham and his team find themselves hunting a ruthless child-killer, a monster who preys on abandoned street children, those with no one to care about them, no one to report them missing.
The Crooked Spire, Chris Nickson: 1361: Orphaned by the Black Death, all John possesses are the tools that belonged to his father, a carpenter, and an uncanny ability to work wood. His travels bring him to Chesterfield, where he finds work erecting the spire of the new church. But no sooner does he begin than the master carpenter is murdered and John himself becomes a suspect.
Secrets and shadows, Mary Nickson
Old days, old ways: stories from my radio days in the bush, Alex Nicol: Former ABC Radio presenter Alex Nicol brings back to life the voices and stories of regional Australia before television and the internet.
The smell of summer grass: pursuing happiness - Perch Hill, 1944-2011, Adam Nicolson
The gentry: stories of the English, Adam Nicolson: "...The virtues we may all believe to be part of the English culture – honesty , affability, courtesy, liberality – each of these has their source in gentry life cultivated over five hundred years. These folk were the backbone of England. Adam Nicolson's riveting new book concentrates on fourteen families with a time-span from 1400 to the present day.
The strengths-based workbook for stress relief: a character strengths approach to finding calm in the chaos of daily kife, Ryan M Niemiec: Find calm in the midst of everyday chaos. In this much-needed workbook, a psychologist offers readers essential skills for reducing stress in a busy, frazzled world. Using a unique strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology, readers will find step-by-step strategies for identifying their key character strengths–such as perseverance, social intelligence, bravery, and more–and discover how these strengths can help them find peace of mind and start living the life they truly want.
Inferno, Larry Niven: After being thrown out of the window of his luxury apartment, science fiction writer Allen Carpentier wakes to find himself at the gates of Hell. Feeling he's landed in a great opportunity for a book, he attempts to follow Dante's road map. Determined to meet Satan himself, Carpentier treks through the nine circles of Hell, led by Benito Mussolini, and encounters countless mental and physical tortures.
Dream Park, Larry Niven: A group of pretend adventurers suit up for a campaign called "The South Seas Treasure Game." As in the early Role Playing Games, there are Dungeon Masters, warriors, magicians, and thieves. The difference? At Dream Park, a futuristic fantasy theme park full of holographic attractions and the latest in VR technology, they play in an artificial enclosure that has been enhanced with special effects, holograms, actors, and a clever storyline.
HTML5: 20 lessons to successful web development, Robin Nixon: Build real-world HTML skills in less than an hour per lesson–online video tutorials included! HTML: 20 Lessons to Successful Web Development provides easy-to-follow lessons that use text, sample exercises, and video for the entry-level HTML programmer. Each lesson is designed to take you less than an hour to complete. All the basics of HTML through to advanced HTML5, including audio, video, geolocation, and the canvas, are covered.
JavaScript: 20 lessons to successful web development, Robin Nixon: Featuring step-by-step instructions and video tutorials, this book delivers a proven method for building real-world JavaScript skills in less than an hour per lesson. Master JavaScript in 20 lessons–online video tutorials included!Based on the author's successful online courses, this complete, integrated learning tool provides easy-to-follow lessons that feature clear explanations, sample code and exercises, and video tutorials. Each lesson is designed to take you less than an hour to complete.
CSS & CSS3: 20 lessons to successful web development, Robin Nixon: Build real-world CSS skills in less than an hour per lesson-online video tutorials included! CSS and CSS3: 20 Lessons to Successful Web Development provides easy-to-follow lessons that use text, sample exercises, and video for the entry-level CSS programmer. Each lesson is designed to take you less than an hour to complete. All the basics of CSS through to more advanced features like adding dynamic effects, animation, transitions, and web fonts are covered.
Whisper, Lynette Noni: For two and a half years, Subject 684; "Jane Doe", has been locked underground in a secret government facility, enduring tests and torture. In that time, she hasn't uttered a single word. Not even her real name. Jane chooses to remain silent rather than risk losing control over the power within her. She alone knows what havoc her words can cause. Then the authorities put her in the care of the mysterious Landon Ward, and Jane is surprised when he treats her like a person rather than a prisoner.
The girl without skin, Mads Peder Nordbo: When a mummified Viking corpse is discovered in a crevasse out on the edge of an ice sheet, journalist Matthew Cave is sent to cover the story. The next day the mummy is gone, and the body of the policeman who was keeping watch is found naked and flayed; exactly like the victims in a gruesome series of murders that terrified the remote town of Nuuk in the 1970s. As Matt investigates, he is shocked by the deprivation and brutal violence the locals take for granted.
John Lennon: the life, Philip Norman
Julius Zebra: grapple with the Greeks!, Gary Northfield: Demi-god Heracles promises Julius and his chums a great reward if they can help him to find the lost Golden Apple. The unlikely heroes will confront the Minotaur in the labyrinth, trick a one hundred-headed dragon at the Garden of Hesperides and a dramatic visit to King Midas leads to a daring rescue attempt in the depths of the Underworld.
Fashion in costume, 1200-2000, Joan Nunn: Traces the history of fashion; discusses fabrics, footwear, accessories, hairstyles, jewelry, and color; and explains the social background of clothing. An updated edition of Nunn's detailed survey of costume in the Western world, illustrated throughout with hundreds of line drawings.
Chill, Alex Nye: Winner of a Scottish Children's Book Award. The Morton family are cursed: their house is haunted by eerie footsteps, a ghostly figure and whispers in the night. Fiona and new neighbour Samuel investigate the hauntings and discover a deadly tale of betrayal and revenge, and a family secret long forgotten.
Shiver, Alex Nye: A scream in the night, a hidden staircase to nowhere and a ghostly face: Dunadd House still has secrets. For over 400 years something has been hidden in old Dunadd House, and as another dangerous winter descends Samuel and the Mortonchildren discover it's not just the cold sending a shiver down their spine: not all their ghosts have been put to rest. Can they unravel the family secret before they're forced to leave their home forever? Sequel to Chill.
A short history of Ireland, Breandán Ó hEithir: A short, accessible and entertaining history from one of Ireland's best-loved writers, now updated to bring our country's story right up to date. It deals with prehistory, the Celts, Christianity, the Vikings, the Normans. The various conquests and rebellions are covered, including Cromwell, Wolfe Tone, the 1916 Rising.
Photoshop Elements 13 For Dummies, Barbara Obermeier: Take your photos from ""meh"" to ""wow!"" with Photoshop Elements 13 and this expert guide Photoshop Elements 13 For Dummies is your guide to picture perfection using Adobe's Photoshop Elements. This full-color manual walks you through the process of photo editing, from basic color corrections to advanced filter effects, drawing, and more. Work through from beginning to end for a complete lesson, or keep it handy as a quick reference for unfamiliar tools and techniques.
The letter of Marque, Patrick O'Brian
The golden ocean, Patrick O'Brian
The unknown shore, Patrick O'Brian
The wine-dark sea, Patrick O'Brian
The nutmeg of consolation, Patrick O'Brian
The yellow admiral, Patrick O'Brian
The final, unfinished voyage of Jack Aubrey, Patrick O'Brian
The hundred days, Patrick O'Brian: Following the extraordinary success of The Yellow Admiral, this latest Aubrey-Maturin novel brings alive the sights and sounds of North Africa as well as the great naval battles in the days immediately following Napoleon's escape from Elba. Aubrey and Maturin are in the thick of the plots and counterplots to prevent his regaining power.
The thirteen-gun salute, Patrick O'Brian: Aubrey is reinstated in his command and sets out on a secret mission with a hand-picked crew.
The far side of the world, Patrick O'Brian: Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Now, for the first time, they are available in electronic book format, so a whole new generation of readers can be swept away on the adventure of a lifetime. This is the tenth book in the series. It is still the War of 1812. Patrick O'Brian takes his hero Jack Aubrey and his tetchy, sardonic friend Stephen Maturin on a voyage as fascinating as anything he has ever written.
Darkness to light: a memoir, Lamar Odom: A refreshingly candid and inside look at two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom, who recounts his dizzying fame, hitting rock bottom, and struggling with his demons as he takes the treacherous path of self-discovery to redemption.
At my mother's knee - and other low joints, Paul O'Grady
The Atlantic Ocean: essays on Britain and America, Andrew O'Hagan
Plant-based on a budget: delicious vegan recipes for under $30 a week, for less than 30 minutes a meal, Toni Okamoto: Between low-paying jobs, car troubles, student loans, vet bills, and trying to pay down credit card debt, Toni Okamoto spent most of her early adult life living paycheck to paycheck. So when she became a vegan at age 20, she worried: How would she be able to afford that kind of lifestyle change? Then she discovered how to be plant-based on a budget. Through her popular website, Toni has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to eat a plant-strong diet while saving money in the process.
Bad Cops: a British police procedural, Nick Oldham: Two murders, apparently unconnected: one victim shot dead in his office, the other brutally stabbed in what appears to be a road rage incident. Neither case solved. Six months later, DCI Henry Christie is asked to carry out an urgent review of the two killings. His investigations will plunge him into a terrifying world of murder and corruption.
Winter sisters, Robin Oliveira: New York, 1879: After an epic snow storm ravages the city of Albany, Dr. Mary Sutter, a former civil war surgeon, begins a search for two little girls, the daughters of close friends killed by the storm who have vanished without a trace. When what happened to them is revealed, the uproar that ensues tears apart families, reputations, and even the social fabric of the city, exposing dark secrets about some of the most powerful of its citizens, and putting fragile loves and lives at great risk.
Boys' miscellany, Martin Oliver
Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood monsters and the lost legacy of Milicent Patrick, Mallory O'Meara: In 1954, movie-going audiences were shocked and awed by Universal Studio's groundbreaking horror film Creature from the Black Lagoon. As the years passed, the film gained a reputation as a landmark of the monster-movie genre. But only a small number of devotees were aware of the existence of Milicent Patrick who remains, to this day, the only woman to have designed a classic Universal monster.
HENRY, HIMSELF, Stewart O'Nan
Park: the biography of Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park, GCB, KBE, MC, DFC, DCL, Vincent Orange: "If ever any one man won the Battle of Britain, he did. I don't believe it is realized how much that one man, with his leadership, his calm judgement and his skill, did to save not only this country, but the world." So wrote Marshal of the RAF Lord Tedder of Keith Park in 1947. As commander of No. 11 Group, RAF Fighter Command responsible for the air defense of London and southeast England, Park took charge of the day-to-day direction of the battle.
Anatomy of a doll, Susanna Oroyan: A practical guide to dollmaking techniques with an abundance of new ideas for creating your own original dolls!.
The tapping solution for pain relief: a step-by-step guide to reducing and eliminating chronic pain, Nick Ortner: "Over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Lower back pain alone accounts for more than $50 billion of lost work time and worker's compensation claims annually. And let's consider the fact that there are 600,000 knee replacement surgeries performed each year in the United States, and sadly, 20 percent of those patients end up with chronic pain after surgery.
Wildflower Park, Bella Osborne: Life's not always a walk in the park... When Anna is dumped by her fiancE, she moves in to her own place on the edge of the gorgeous Wildflower Park and pledges to stay off men and focus on her career, but a handsome new colleague seems to thwart her attempts at every turn. And when she receives an accidental text from a mystery man, could it be the new start she needs' Or someone she really shouldn't be falling for' Anna's neighbour Sophie is a stressed-out mum-of-two with a third on the way.
The mythology book, Inc OverDrive: Eighty of the world's greatest myths and characters, from the gods of Greek mythology to the Norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics.From early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth and unravel the meanings behind the stories, getting to the heart of the importance of mythology to different cultures worldwide.
Beautiful world Australia, Inc OverDrive: Immerse yourself in Australia with this stunning collection of photographs and discover the nation's extraordinary range of landscapes and environments, cultures, creatures and people - from world-famous wineries and white-sand beaches to buzzing cities and ancient rainforests.
Someone to love us: the shocking true story of two brothers fostered into brutality and neglect, Inc OverDrive: "Terry was only five years old when he was taken into foster care along with his brothers, and just nine when he and his brother Dennis arrived at their new foster parents, the Goughs. They worked as hard as they could and they tried to be good, but the beatings got worse and they were so hungry - until the terrible morning when Terry couldn't wake Dennis."–Back cover.
How to save electricity & reduce your energy bill, Inc OverDrive: ABOUT THE BOOK The annual energy bill for a typical single home is approximately 2,200, and these days, many of us are looking for easy ways to save money on utilities. Most of the appliances in your house probably use moderate to high levels of energy consumption. Now is the time to take advantage of new products on the market or just take simple steps to reduce energy around your home.
Complete ceramics: easy techniques and over 20 great projects, OverDrive Inc
Explore Queensland: the best routes around the region, OverDrive Inc: From the glittering Gold Coast and bustling capital of Brisbane to the tropical north, where prehistoric rainforest meets the world's greatest coral reef, Queenland's coastline offers an unrivalled adventure playground.
Moscow: city guide, OverDrive Inc: Moscow is a fascinating mix of old and new, East meets West, elegance and kitsch and spirituality and dowdiness. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of City Guide Moscow, a comprehensive full-colour guide to the fascinating capital of Russia.
Get your body back after baby: weight loss, nutrition, exercise, relationships, sex, breastfeeding, OverDrive Inc: FitPregnancy magazine presents Get Your Body Back After Baby, a program to help new mothers restore their energy and get them back to better than their pre-pregnancy shape.
The boat repair bible: a comprehensive repair guide for power and sail, OverDrive Inc: Even the most well designed boats will suffer from wear and tear due to normal use on the water. Whilst accidents are less common, they too can result in damage which needs to be repaired on the spot. Highly illustrated, with step by step instructions, this book equips the reader with the vital 'first aid' skills he needs to make temporary repairs until he can get back to harbour.
Baby animals on the farm, OverDrive Inc: A collection of nine miniature board books featuring adorable baby animals.
Bloomsbury concise herb guide, OverDrive Inc: This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on the most common herbs from around the world. Many of these plants grow wild in Britain and other parts of Europe, and can also be cultivated in gardens. The guide additionally includes exotic but commonly used species such as Vanilla, Cloves, Cinnamon and Star-anise.
1-2-3 count dogs with me: counting dogs in five languages: English, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, OverDrive Inc: Children love real images repetition. These canine photographs let children scroll through five different languages, while repeating the images. This helps reinforce numeracy and language for growing minds. Children begin with English (usually the most familiar) and then continue with French, Spanish, Chinese and German.
Stargazing For Dummies, Steve Owens: Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope.
Organized simplicity: the clutter-free approach to intentional living, Tsh Oxenreider: Simplicity isn't about what you give up. It's about what you gain. When you remove the things that don't matter to you, you are free to focus on only the things that are meaningful to you.
What is not yours is not yours: stories, Helen Oyeyemi: The stories collected here are linked by more than the exquisitely winding prose of their creator: Helen Oyeyemi's ensemble cast of characters slip from the pages of their own stories only to surface in another.
Gingerbread, Helen Oyeyemi: Perdita Lee may appear your average British schoolgirl; Harriet Lee may seem just a working mother trying to penetrate the school social hierarchy; but there are signs that they might not be as normal as they think they are. For one thing, they share a gold-painted, seventh-floor flat with some surprisingly verbal vegetation. And then there's the gingerbread they make.
A boy's own offshore adventure, Brian Page: Brian was determined to counter the popular belief that working offshore in the oil industry was the modern equivalent of being sold into slavery. It's worth remembering that it wasn't compulsory and you could leave if you wanted to. Funnily enough, as you read this epic tale of bravery and self-sacrifice, you can perhaps see why we didn't.
Better off read, Nora Page: Septuagenarian librarian Cleo Watkins won't be shushed when an upstart young mayor threatens to permanently shelve her tiny town's storm-damaged library. She takes to her bookmobile, Words on Wheels, to collect allies and rally library support throughout Catalpa Springs, Georgia. However, Cleo soon rolls into trouble. A major benefactor known for his eccentric DIY projects requests all available books on getting away with murder.
So pretty! felt: 24 stylish projects to make with felt, Amy Palanjian: Projects include necklaces, bows, earrings, bags, and more.
The New Zealand's London: a Colony and Its Metropolis, Ron Palenski: Antipodean soldiers and writers, meat carcasses and moa, British films and Kiwi tourists: over the last 150 years, all of these people, things and ideas have gone back and forth from New Zealand to London to help define, and redefine, the relationship between this country and the colonial centre. In New Zealand's London, expanded from an award-winning PhD thesis from the University of Auckland, Felicity Barnes explores a colony and its metropolis' from Edward Gibbon Wakefield to EastEnders.
Historical dictionary of neoclassical art and architecture, Allison Lee Palmer: "Neoclassicism refers to the revival of classical art and architecture beginning in Europe in the 1750s and lasting until around 1830, with late Neoclassicism lingering through the 1870s. Neoclassicism is a highly complex movement that brought together seemingly disparate issues into a new and culturally rich era, one that was, however, remarkably unified under the banner of classicism.
Historical dictionary of Romantic art and architecture, Allison Lee Palmer: The Historical Dictionary of Romantic Art and Architecture provides an overview of Romanticism, focusing on its major artists, architects, stylistic subcategories, ideas, and historical framework of the late 18th century style. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 200 cross-referenced dictionary entries on famous artists, sculptors, architects, patrons, and other historical figures and events.
Unbridled, Diana Palmer: Widowed Texas Ranger and single dad John Ruiz hardened his heart years ago. Day after day, he tracks the toughest criminals in the Lone Star state, leaving little room for love. So when John butts heads with beautiful nurse who's helping his young son, he's floored by how quickly the sparks fly. Ever since her mother's and brother's brutal murders, Sunny Marlowe has devoted her life to helping save others. Adorable Tonio Ruiz is just another youngster she's trying to helpor so she tells herself.
Wyoming bold, Diana Palmer: Former border agent Dalton Kirk thought his life was over — literally — when a gang of smugglers left him for dead. Defying all odds, he survives his ordeal and returns to his Wyoming ranch ready to dedicate his future to a more peaceful home on the range.
Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening: Expert Advice on How to Grow Vegetables, Herbs, and Other Plants, Inger Palmstierna: A garden should be easy and fun to care for don't complicate things unnecessarily." This is the slogan of author Inger Palmstierna. In Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening, she helps readers find the joy of cultivating in their very own greenhouses. Palmstierna is a gardening authority with vast knowledge on everything that grows. With infectious enthusiasm, this garden writer and horticulturist explains how to cultivate a successful garden or orchard.
Practical rose gardening: how to place, plant, and grow more than fifty easy-care varieties, Inger Palmstierna: In Practical Rose Gardening, author Inger Palmstierna shares two of her special interests with us: modern roses, where the assortment is ever changing, and how one can use roses in a garden together with other plants. These are two fascinating areas she covers from top to bottom, so you can create a beautiful garden brimming with roses. Palmstierna begins by explaining the difference between a "modern rose" versus an "old-fashioned" variety.
Bloom, Kevin Panetta: Baked with love! Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band; if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it.
The fork, the witch, and the worm: tales from Alagaësia. Volume 1, Eragon, Christopher Paolini: It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaësia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunari, unexpected visitors and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective.
The Hollywood book of death: the bizarre, often sordid, passings of more than 125 American movie and TV idols, James Robert Parish: Provides details on the lives and deaths of such celbrities as Bela Legosi, John Belushi, Natalie Wood, Anthony Perkins, and Marilyn Monroe.
Sod sixty!: the guide to living well, Claire Parker: AGetting older doesn't matter. Keeping active does. Sod turning sixty, make those small changes now and reap the rewards in your later decades! In the bestselling – Sod Sixty!Sod it! Eat Well.
Little needle-felt animals, Gretel Parker: Needlefelting is fast becoming the most popular and easiest way to create cute and quirky characters and curiosities. In this book you can learn to make 30 adorable little animals. Needlefelting is the ideal craft for beginners, far easier and cheaper to learn than knitting or crochet. You can make almost anything by sculpting loose wool roving with one or two needles - the only limit is your imagination.
The Austen playbook, Lucy Parker: In which experienced West End actress Freddy Carlton takes on an Austen-inspired play, a scandal at a country estate, an enthusiastic search for a passion outside of acting...and the (some people might say icy*) heart of London's most feared theatre critic.*if those people were being nice! Freddy Carlton knows she should be focusing on her lines for The Austen Playbook, a live-action TV event where viewers choose the outcome of each scene, but her concentration's been blown.
Lifehacker: the guide to working smarter, faster, and better, Adam Pash: Presents a variety of tips and techniques to simplify and enhance productivity, covering such topics as email, organizing data, streamlining common tasks, searching the Web, and managing multiple computers.
The rose quilt :b a Steve Walsh mystery, Mark Pasquini
Creative raw cooking, Merce Passola: "Raw cooking is a form of eating food full of life and nutrition, which contains exquisite flavors, aromas, and textures in order to delight our five senses, particularly our palate.
Erotic Massage for Couples: Head to Toe Techniques to Arouse and Gratify Your Partner, Sylvia Patterson: This comprehensive manual is an invitation to discover the secrets of erotic massage for couples. Erotic Massage for Couples teaches you, step-by-step-with the help of one hundred color photos-how to unleash your new sensual experiences onto your partner.
Bones of the earth: an Inspector Shan Tao Yun mystery, Eliot Pattison: After Shan Tao Yun is forced to witness the execution of a Tibetan for corruption, he can't shake the suspicion that he has instead witnessed a murder arranged by conspiring officials. When he learns that a Tibetan monk has been accused by the same officials of using Buddhist magic to murder soldiers then is abruptly given a badge as special deputy to the county governor, Inspector Shan realizes he is being thrust into a ruthless power struggle.
Landskipping: painters, ploughmen and places, Anna Pavord: In Landskipping, Anna Pavord explores some of Britain's most iconic landscapes in the past, in the present, and in literature. With her passionate, personal, and lyrical style, Pavord considers how different artists and agriculturists have responded to these environments. Like the author's previous book The Tulip, Landskipping is as sublime and picturesque as its subject.
52 ways to connect as a couple, Jay K Payleitner
Death of a dancer, Caro Peacock
Death at dawn, Caro Peacock
A corpse in shining armour, Caro Peacock
Keeping bad company, Caro Peacock: Private investigator Liberty Lane faces the most challenging case of her career in this absorbing mystery - London, 1840. Private investigator Liberty faces a conundrum when her younger brother Tom, an East India Company employee, is unexpectedly summoned to London to give evidence at an official enquiry into the murder of a wealthy merchants assistant, found with his throat cut en route to Bombay.
The path of the wicked: a Liberty Lane mystery, Caro Peacock: July, 1840. Did young Jack Picton, a known rebel and political agitator, kill governess Mary Marsh? Private investigator Liberty Lane has left London for Cheltenham to find out, sharing the magistrate's doubts. Picton is, however, hiding something, but what? As Liberty is about to discover, behind Cheltenham's genteel façade lies a hotbed of vice. It is a place where the poor are driven to desperate lengths to escape the horror of the workhouse, a place which is harbouring a ruthless killer.
A lesser evil, Lesley Pearse
Charity, Lesley Pearse: Charity Stratton's bleak childhood is changed for ever when both her parents are killed in a fire. Separated by the authorities from her younger brothers and sister, Charity is sent out to work as a skivvy in a boys' boarding school. Her loneliness and misery are eased when she falls deeply in love with the dashing but fickle sixth-former, Hugh Mainwaring, but when she discovers she is pregnant with Hugh's baby she soon realises just how alone she really is.
Great golf: game-changing tips from history's top golfers, Danny Peary: Providing a complete library of golf instruction in one volume, this compilation features a variety of valuable lessons drawn from the most famous, popular, and trailblazing golf books as well as classic and contemporary magazines.
Happy Gut: the Cleansing Program To Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, And Eliminate Pain, Vincent Pee: Following the success of the bestselling Clean Gut and Wheat Belly comes this essential guide to improving digestive health from an expert in functional medicine-who reveals why everything that ails us, from fatigue to weight gain to bloating and bad skin, can be traced back to the gut, and shares his cleansing plan to help us reclaim our health. Dr. Vincent Pedre understands gut problems firsthand.
The summer queen, Margaret Pemberton: "Osborne House, 1879. Queen Victoria has occupied the British throne for over 40 years. Bringing together her extended family from across Europe offers a chance for old alliances to be strengthened and new unions to be forged. May Teck, daughter of a Duke and Princess, is constantly reminded that she lacks the pedigree to be a true royal. Alicky lives in the shadow of her older siblings, until she meets the heir to the Russian throne, who sweeps her off to his homeland.
Prince of Darkness, Sharon Penman: AD 1193. England lies uneasy, a land without a king. Richard the Lionheart languishes in an Austrian dungeon, his brother John hungers for the crown. In the Lionheart's stead, Eleanor of Aquitaine rules. Mother to both Richard and John, Eleanor is no stranger to the game of thrones. She is determined to prevent the outbreak of civil war, but at court treachery is endemic and there are few men she can trust. Justin de Quincy is one of the few.
How to do everything Adobe Photoshop CS4, Chad Perkins: With this full-color guide to the #1 graphic design software, learn how to use brushes, shapes, and special effects; master layers and filters; color-correct images; manage workflow; and much more. Written by an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor, this hands-on tutorial also features real-world examples that reveal how cutting-edge design techniques are created. Includes the extended version for 3D and video users.
You can have great sex!: How the nine types of lovers find ecstasy, fulfillment and sexual wellness, Dennis Perman: Over the last twenty-seven years, I have coached thousands of doctors on all aspects of success, from business, to wellness, to communication skills, to inter- and intra-personal issues. I have seen millionaires made and broken, and heard every imaginable miracle and tragedy. But there is one challenge that seems to transcend talent, attitude, money, skill, and social status, one that affects literally everyone, which few have addressed and fewer have resolved. I'm talking about sex.
The Perrin Technique: how to beat chronic fatigue syndrome, Raymond Perrin: After many years of careful study combined with practical hands-on experience with hundreds of patients, Dr Raymond Perrin has arrived at the firm conclusion that CSF/ME is a structural disorder with definite diagnosable clinical signs. He has developed the Perrin Technique to stimulate lymphatic drainage from the brain and spinal cord and restore the health of the sympathetic nervous system - the secret of setting you on the path to recovery.
The sanctuary sparrow, Ellis Peters: In the Spring of 1140, a young man, pursued by a lynching mob, claims sanctuary just in time to save his life. Brother Cadfael believes the boy is innocent and sets out to prove it.
The holy thief, Ellis Peters: In early 1145, subsiding flood waters reveal a robbery has been committed on church grounds, and Brother Cadfael thinks the robbery is connected to a murder.
One corpse too many, Ellis Peters: In the Summer of 1138, war between King Stephen and the Empress Maud takes Brother Cadfael from the quiet world of his garden to the bloody battlefield.
The leper of Saint Giles, Ellis Peters: Autumn 1139. Outside the town of Shrewsbury is the infirmary of St Giles. When a member of a wedding party is savagely murdered, the only suspect claims sanctuary within its walls.
The heretic's apprentice, Ellis Peters: In the Summer of 1143, two visitors arrive at the gates of the Abbey of Saint Peter and Saint Paul bearing a corpse. But another violent death follows in their wake, and Brother Cadfael is called upon to investigate the connection between these two gory events.
An excellent mystery, Ellis Peters: In the hot, dry August of 1141, England is still torn by civic strife. Amidst the carnage the Abbey of Hyde Meade is totally destroyed; its resident brothers dispersed, finding refuge in the Abbey of Shrewsbury. But Brother Cadfael realizes that two of these refugees are not all that they appear to be.
The virgin in the ice, Ellis Peters: During the bitter November of 1139, civil war brings refugees to Shrewsbury in search of sanctuary. But two orphans and their companion, a nun, do not arrive from Worcester as planned, and Brother Cadfael is despatched from the Abbey to try and locate them.
The hermit of Eyton Forest, Ellis Peters: In the Autumn of 1142, a holy man living as a hermit is found dead. His murder coincides with the arrival at the Abbey of Shrewsbury of the new Lord of Eaton.
The summer of the Danes, Ellis Peters: In the April of 1144, Brother Cadfael is sent to Wales on Church business, but becomes entangled in the affairs of a young woman desperate to escape an arranged marriage.
The potter's field, Ellis Peters: August, 1143. During the ploughing of Abbey land, the hastily buried remains of a woman's body are unearthed. Uneasiness pushes Brother Cadfael to find the whole truth behind this unexpected discovery.
The raven in the foregate, Ellis Peters: Winter, 1141. The Abbot of Shrewsbury returns from London bringing with him the harsh, unforgiving Father Ailnoth as pastor for Holy Cross parish. None are surprised when Ailnoth's body is found on Christmas morning, but it falls to Cadfael to find his murderer.
Monk's hood, Ellis Peters: Christmas 1138, a local dignitary is poisoned with one of the herbalist's own concoctions and Brother Cadfael has to defend himself against charges of murder.
A rare Benedictine: the adventure of Brother Cadfael, Ellis Peters: Set in the Year of Our Lord 1120, three tales of intrigue and treachery, featuring the chain of events that led one-time crusader Cadfael into the Benedictine Order.
Saint Peter's fair, Ellis Peters: In July of 1139, a quarrel between the local burghers and the monks of the Benedictine monastery over Shrewsbury's annual Fair leaves a merchant dead.
A morbid taste for bones, Ellis Peters: In 1137, the Abbot of Shrewsbury decides to acquire the remains of St Winifred. Brother Cadfael is part of the expedition sent to her final resting place in Wales and they find the villagers passionately divided by the Benedictines' offer for the saint's relics.
The devil's novice, Ellis Peters: September 1140. It falls to Brother Cadfael to find the disturbing truth behind the violent nightmares of a young novice in the Abbey of Shrewsbury.
The rose rent, Ellis Peters: In June of 1142, a young monk is murdered next to a white rose bush at a property bequeathed to the Abbey by a young widow. Brother Cadfael finds evidence that points to the widow's own household.
Dead man's ransom, Ellis Peters: In the battle of Lincoln, 1141, the Sheriff of Shropshire is captured by the Welsh forces of the Empress Maud. The county proposes to exchange him for a young Welsh nobleman. But when the Sheriff is murdered only Brother Cadfael can save the captive from retaliation.
The pilgrim of hate, Ellis Peters: During the May of 1141, pilgrims gather at Shrewsbury. The news from the road is that a knight has been murdered in Winchester. Brother Cadfael suspects this distant crime has a solution close to home.
Brother Cadfael's penance, Ellis Peters: November, 1145. The bitter rift between King Stephen and Empress Maud at last has a chance of reconciliation. Brother Cadfael is faced with a shocking revelation: one of the hostages is his illegitimate son.
The confession of Brother Haluin, Ellis Peters: December, 1142. A brother of Shrewsbury Abbey suffers a fall that almost kills him. He makes a shocking deathbed confession to Brother Cadfael. When the man recovers Cadfael accompanies him on an arduous journey to redeem his past sins.
The secret orphan, Glynis Peters: Keep her secret, Keep her safe. On the 14th November 1940, Hitler's bombs rain down on Coventry. From the rubble of a bombed-out family home, a young girl is saved ... but at what cost? This is a stunning and memorable page-turner of love, loss and resilience for fans of Orphan Train and The Secret Wife. As the Nazis' relentless bombs fall during the Blitz of Coventry, six-year-old Rose Sherbourne finds herself orphaned and under the guardianship of a Cornish farmer's daughter, Elenor Cardew.
How the light gets in, Jolina Petersheim: "When Ruth Neufeld's husband and father-in-law are killed working for a relief organization overseas, she travels to Wisconsin with her young daughters and mother-in-law Mabel to bury her husband. She hopes the Mennonite community will be a quiet place to grieve and piece together next steps. Ruth and her family are welcomed by Elam, her husband's cousin, who invites them to stay at his cranberry farm through the harvest.
When you are near, Tracie Peterson: After her father's death, Lizzy Brookstone, the star trick rider of the all-female Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza, loses interest in performing. What she longs for is a life with the Brookstone ranch foreman, Wesley DeShazer, the man who once broke her heart. Meanwhile, Jason Adler, son of the show's new financial partner, comes to help with the show, and Lizzy soon finds him vying for her affection. Ella Fleming is fleeing a forced engagement when she stows away on the Brookstone train.
Wherever you go, Tracie Peterson: Mary Reichert is one of the best sharpshooters in the country, and in the Brookstone Wild West Extravaganza her skills are on display in every performance. But unless the man responsible for her brother's death is brought to justice, Mary's fame and accomplishments seem hollow. She feels helpless in the face of the murderer's money, power, and connections. The only bright spot in her days is the handsome journalist who keeps attending their shows.
Deadly isle, Dani Pettrey: Tennyson Kent is trapped on the isolated island of her childhood by a storm surge, and she is shocked when the typically idyllic community turns into the hunting grounds of a murderer.
The wild Smurf, Peyo: When Papa Smurf leads the Smurfs on a trek into the woods to find food, they encounter the strange Wild Smurf, while the evil Gargamel hatches a plot to destroy the Smurf Village.
Doctor Smurf, Peyo: "Doctor" Smurf starts diagnosing illnesses in Smurfs who didn't even know they were sick, and soon everyone is trying to get in on the act by offering newfangled cures for various supposed illnesses. While it seems harmless at first, things get serious when Papa Smurf and Smurfette get sick for real.
Smurfs monsters, Peyo: Smurf Monsters is a collection of all-new stories that see the Smurfs interacting with the many magical creatures who inhabit their enchanted land.
The Smurf menace, Peyo: Something's rotten in Smurfs Village–Smurfs just aren't being their usual Smurfy selves. And this time, they don't have Gargamel to blame! What is the smurfing problem? Is there a smurfing solution? And what happens if the "solution" turns out to make matters even smurfing worse? The answers are revealed in the daringly dramatic tale "The Smurf Menace." Plus: A certain Smurf hasn't given up on learning how to create magic just like Papa Smurf in "The Shadow of the Smurf Apprentice.
Better than all right, Susan Beth Pfeffer: Iris, a cool unsentimental sixteen-year-old, has profound effects on her fourteen-year-old cousin and an eighteen-year-old boy spending the summer at the same resort.
Most Precious Blood, Susan Beth Pfeffer: You can buy a lot of things with enough money, but you can't buy the truth After Val skips one Sunday dinner with her cousin Michelle's family, everything changes. Val and Michelle's fathers aren't getting along, and she just wanted to avoid the tension that she knew would be on the menu. Val's mom died of cancer two years ago, and now her father's love and her mother's memory are all she has. But Michelle can't let it go, and in her anger she drops a bombshell: "You're not really family.
Marly the Kid, Susan Beth Pfeffer: Sometimes you just have to pack a suitcase and walk out the door Marly knows her older sister, Kit, is tall, beautiful, and outspoken-everything Marly isn't. But does everyone have to remind her of it all the time? Since her parents' divorce, her mom hasn't had a single nice thing to say-and even if she did, she's always working. So Marly packs her bags and catches the bus to stay with her dad. She knows he'll want her, and hopefully his new wife will too.
Starting with Melodie, Susan Beth Pfeffer: When Melodie's glamorous parents split up, all she needs is a friend-but can Elaine be there for her? Elaine Zuckerman's parents are definitely not glamorous-her dad does something boring with computer chips, and her mom is a dentist whose office is in their house. They're nothing like her friend Melodie's family. Melodie's mom, Constance King, is a beautiful Broadway star, and her dad, Trevor Ashford, has a thrilling British accent.
A Matter of Principle, Susan Beth Pfeffer: When Becca and her friends publish an underground newspaper, their principles are put to the test Becca and her friends are fed up with having their school paper controlled by the faculty. They want to run stories that reflect the real challenges high schoolers are facing at Southfield, and they'll do it themselves if they have to. Except when they do put out an independent underground newspaper, the first edition gets them into a lot of trouble.
Family of Strangers, Susan Beth Pfeffer: Sometimes Abby thinks the most important event in her life happened before she was even born Abby's not dying; in fact she's perfectly healthy. If she were dead, maybe her father would grieve for her the way he's still grieving for Johnny, who would have been Abby's older brother if he hadn't died when he was only two. Probably not though. The only time her dad even notices her is when he's pushing her into an Ivy League college.
Whatever words you want to hear, Susan Beth Pfeffer: When Paula falls for the bad boy down the street, what she thought would be a silly summer romance becomes anything but It's Paula's last summer at home, and in need of an affectionate distraction, she decides now is the perfect time to get involved with one of the two brothers from down the road, Jonny and Jordon.
Rainbows & fireworks, Susan Beth Pfeffer: What if the one person you can't stand is the only one you can depend on? Nobody ever asked Betsy Reisman if she wanted to be a twin, but since she and Meg are stuck with each other, they've reached a truce. Mostly they keep busy-Betsy with her beloved piano and her plans to go to Juilliard and Meg with learning her fifth (or is it sixth?) language.
Just Morgan, Susan Beth Pfeffer: When a ninth-grade girl becomes an orphan, she agrees to spend the summer in Manhattan with her new guardian, an uncle–and famous writer–she has never seen.
The Ring of Truth, Susan Beth Pfeffer: The truth isn't the most comfortable choice, but it's the only one with any future Sloan Fredericks can still remember the weeks she spent in the hospital when she was nine, the only survivor of the accident that killed her parents and little brother. Now she lives with her grandmother in the kind of grand old house you'd expect from a family known for both their wealth and their political prowess.
Adventures In Raspberry Pi, Carrie Anne Philbin: Coding for kids is cool with Raspberry Pi and this elementary guide Even if your kids don't have an ounce of computer geek in them, they can learn to code with Raspberry Pi and this wonderful book. Written for 11- to 15-year-olds and assuming no prior computing knowledge, this book uses the wildly successful, low-cost, credit-card-sized Raspberry Pi computer to explain fundamental computing concepts.
Creative knitting: a new art form, Mary Walker Phillips: This new and revised edition of a revered classic presents the innovations of the author, designer, and teacher who helped establish knitting as an independent art form. Phillips' guide provides knitters with methods for using traditional stitches in original ways to produce highly decorative rather than strictly functional creations. Includes new colour photos of the finished projects.
Accidental family, Joan Elliott Pickart
Smart cities: a spatialised intelligence, Antoine Picon: "As cities compete globally, the Smart City has been touted as the important new strategic driver for regeneration and growth. Smart Cities are employing information and communication technologies in the quest for sustainable economic development and the fostering of new forms of collective life. This has made the Smart City an essential focus for engineers, architects, urban designers, urban planners, and politicians, as well as businesses such as CISCO, IBM and Siemens.
Behind the walls: 1689, Nicola Pierce: 1689. Derry. The city's largely Protestant inhabitants resist all attempts by the Catholic King James's men to storm their gates. Outside, the Jacobite soldiers resolve to starve the populace into submission ... Inside the city, the Sherrard family are among those divided on whether to risk the lives of their loved ones or surrender the city. Tensions run high and the leaders argue.
Data science for dummies, Lillian Pierson: "Jobs in data science abound, but few people have the data science skills needed to fill these increasingly important roles in organizations. Data Science For Dummies is the perfect starting point for IT professionals and students interested in making sense of their organization's massive data sets and applying their findings to real-world business scenarios.
The lightning boys: true tales from pilots of the English Electric Lightning, Richard Pike: According to an international study, the Lightning is the fifth most popular military aircraft of all time. This title includes over twenty individual stories from former Lightning pilots, that relates the highs and lows, the dramas and the demands of those who operated this iconic aircraft from the sharp end.
Marbeck and the privateers, John Pilkington: "Third in the series, in which government spy Martin Marbeck finds himself up against ruthless corsairs, and a traitor"–Provided by publisher.
Marbeck and the king-in-waiting, John Pilkington: "Spring, 1603: Queen Elizabeth is dying, and England waits anxiously. The Virgin Queen hasn't named an heir, refusing even to speak. Her cousin James, King of Scotland, is assumed to be her successor, but will the transition be peaceful? Sir Robert Cecil, Secretary of State, fears insurrection and has brought troops to the capital.
Marbeck and the Gunpowder Plot: a 17th century historical mystery, John Pilkington: Government spy Marbeck uncovers a deadly conspiracy against Parliament and the King of England. 1605: With the new King James on the throne, England is still fiercely divided between Catholic and Protestant. Ordered to keep watch on well-known Papist Thomas Percy, cousin of the Earl of Northumberland, Marbeck's assignment takes on a greater urgency when rumors reach him of a terrible danger aimed at the King.
Into the silence, Sarah Pinborough
The origins of the universe for dummies, Stephen Pincock: Do you want to learn about the physical origin of the Universe, but don't have the rest of eternity to read up on it' Do you want to know what scientists know about where you and your planet came from, but without the science blinding you' 'Course you do - and who better than For Dummies to tackle the biggest, strangest and most wonderful question there is!The Origins of the Universe For Dummies covers:Early ideas about our universeModern cosmologyBig Bang theoryDark matter and gravityGalaxies a.
Organizing solutions for people with ADHD: tips and tools to help you take charge of your life and get organized, Susan C Pinsky: ADD, Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, are prevalent in society today, afflicting about 4.4% of the adult population, which is over 13 million Americans.
The lady in the tower, Jean Plaidy
The street philosopher, Matthew Plampin: Ambitious young journalist Thomas Kitson arrives at the Crimean battlefields, determined to make his mark. Two years later, Thomas returns to England. Desperate to forget the atrocities of the Crimea, he becomes a 'street philosopher', a society writer reporting on the gossip of the day. But as Manchester prepares to welcome Queen Victoria, Thomas's past returns to haunt him.
WordPress 24-hour trainer, George Plumley: Create and expand feature-rich sites with no programming experience Ready to build, maintain, and expand your web site with WordPress but have no prior programming experience? WordPress 24-Hour Trainer, 3rd Edition is your book-and-video learning solution that walks you step-by-step through all the important features you will need to know. Lessons range from focused, practical everyday tasks to more advanced, creative features.
The murders in the Rue Morgue, Edgar Allan Poe
OS X Yosemite: the missing manual, David Pogue: Annotation With Yosemite, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of OS X yetand once again, David Pogue brings his expertise and humor to the #1 bestselling Mac book. Mac OS X 10.10 includes more innovations from the iPad and adds a variety of new features throughout the operating system. This updated edition covers it all with something new on practically every page.
Crafting with paracord: 50 fun and creative projects using the world's strongest cord, Chad Poole
Kidnapped for his royal duty, Jane Porter: He needs a substitute bride... And she will be his queen! When desert prince Dal's convenient bride is stolen from him at the altar, he must find a replacement - immediately. Suddenly shy secretary Poppy is kidnapped by her merciless boss and whisked away to his kingdom.
His merciless marriage bargain, Jane Porter: The Italian's shock heir... Raising her sister's child has left Rachel Bern penniless and desperate. Since her orphaned nephew's family has ignored her attempts at contact, she has no choice but to bring him to the Marcellos' Venetian door. Losing his brother devastated Giovanni Marcello. Rachel's news is another bombshell, and he can't believe that she doesn't have an ulterior motive. One kiss should unravel her deception, until their smouldering chemistry has Gio reconsidering...
The prince's scandalous wedding vow, Jane Porter: She saved the merciless prince...now she must meet him at the altar! When sweet scientist Josephine rescues a drowning stranger she's captivated by his devastating good looks and charm. Alexander doesn't remember who he is, but the desire in his eyes sweeps innocent Josephine into an intensely passionate journey...until it's revealed he's Prince Alexander, heir to the throne of Aargau.
Grief is the Thing with Feathers, Max Porter: In a London flat, two young boys face the unbearable sadness of their mother's sudden death. Their father, a Ted Hughes scholar and scruffy romantic, imagines a future of well-meaning visitors and emptiness. In this moment of despair they are visited by Crow - antagonist, trickster, healer, babysitter. This self-described sentimental bird is attracted to the grieving family and threatens to stay until they no longer need him.
The princess and the fangirl: a geekerella fairy tale, Ashley Poston: Movie star Jessica Stone can't go up onstage at another con and pretend to love Starfield anymore–except that she's contractually obligated. She never dreamed she'd be playing Princess Amara for life, but people love Princess Amara, and for better or worse, Princess Amara has Jessica Stone's face. But. it turns out, so does someone else.
At the wolf's table, Rosella Postorino: Germany, 1943: Twenty-six-year-old Rosa Sauer's parents are gone and her husband Gregor is far away, fighting on the front lines. Impoverished and alone in war-torn Berlin, she makes the fateful decision to seek refuge with her in-laws in the countryside. But one morning the SS arrive to inform her she has been conscripted as one of Hitler's food tasters. Twice a day, Rosa and nine other women must go to his secret headquarters, the Wolf 's Lair, to eat his meals before he does.
The Afghan campaign, Steven Pressfield
Tides of war: a novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War, Steven Pressfield
Last of the Amazons, Steven Pressfield
Gates of fire: an epic novel of the Battle of Thermopylae, Steven Pressfield: A novel on Thermopylae, the 480 BC battle which went down in history as an example of heroism. For three days a small force of Greeks defended a narrow pass from a huge Persian army. Lots of detail on Spartan training and fighting techniques. Thousands of years ago, Herodotus and Plutarch immortalized Spartan society in their histories; but today, little is left of the ancient city or the social structure of this momentous culture.
Queen of the mountaineers: the trailblazing life of Fanny Bullock Workman, Cathryn J Prince: Fanny Bullock Workman was a complicated and restless woman who defied the rigid Victorian morals she found as restrictive as a corset. With her frizzy brown hair tucked under a topee, Workman was a force on the mountain and off.
Angels of mourning, John Pritchard
Home Decor Cheat Sheets: Need-To-Know Stuff For Stylish Living, Jessica Probus: THE MOST IMPORTANT CONCEPTS OF HOME DESIGN, DECOR, AND FURNISHING SIMPLIFIED INTO 300 FRIENDLY, EASTY-TO-UNDERSTAND GRAPHICS Home Decor Cheat Sheets shows you the dos, the don'ts and the timeless design rules for a perfectly coordinated space. These colorful, easy-to-understand illustrations teaching you everything needed to beautifully furnish, arrange and decorate your home.
Poppy Day, Amanda Prowse: Ever since hairdresser Poppy Day married her childhood sweetheart, Mart, she's been deliriously happy. Now Mart is fighting in Afghanistan, and Poppy is counting the days until he returns. It takes one knock at the door to rip Poppy's world apart. Mart has been taken hostage, and it's too dangerous for the army to rescue him. Poppy is determined to bring him home herself. But her journey will lead her to a heartbreaking dilemma.
Something quite beautiful, Amanda Prowse: Can you ever escape your fate? Somewhere in the wilds of Scotland, three boys await their fate. They have been sentenced to twenty years in Glenculloch, a remote prison for the most hopeless of criminals. The rumours say that it is run by a woman who thinks she's God. A woman who decides what is ugly, and what is beautiful. A woman who decides who lives, and who dies ... A short story from bestselling author Amanda Prowse.
Christmas for one, Amanda Prowse: As a child, Meg always dreamed of the perfect Christmas. . . This year, she can make it come true for her own little boy. There will be turkey and all the trimmings, a glittering tree, and a stocking hung up by a roaring fire. Who cares if there's no devoted husband in the picture? She and Lucas will be just fine on their own. But then a chance meeting with a stranger in New York unravels everything she's planned.
Clover''s Child, Amanda Prowse: A love affair between a British girl and a West Indian soldier in 1960s London has heart-wrenching consequences When 18-year-old Dot meets Sol, she feels that love has arrived at last. Solomon Arbuthnott is a man who can bring color and warmth to her drab life in 1960s London-and what''s more, he is a young, handsome soldier with excellent prospects. He is someone who wants to give her everything she has dreamed of; someone who can promise her blue skies, laughter, sun, and love.
Kiss of the spider woman, Manuel Puig: Sometimes they talk all night long. In the still darkness of their cell, Molina re-weaves the glittering and fragile stories of the film he loves, and the cynical Valentin listens. Valentin believes in the just cause which makes all suffering bearable; Molina believes in the magic of love which makes all else endurable. Each has always been alone, and always - especially now - in danger of betrayal.
Heroes of the space age: incredible stories of the famous and forgotten men and women who took humanity to the stars, Rod Pyle: A NASA insider tells the exciting story of the people, some well-known but many unrecognized, who were responsible for so many daring space missions. Award-winning science writer Rod Pyle profiles the remarkable pilots, scientists, and engineers whose work was instrumental in space missions to every corner of our solar system and beyond.
The killing circle, Andrew Pyper
The wildfire season, Andrew Pyper: Miles McEwan was a fire fighter an after being badly burned he buried himself in the vast wilderness of the Yukon at a place called Ross River. Five years on, Miles is still battling the phantoms of the life he led before going to the Yukon, the death of a young man, the woman he abandoned as a consequence. Around Ross River violence is brewing and elsewhere a killer is going about his work, quietly and ruthlessly.
Grumpy old men on holiday, David Quantick: Following the phenomenal success of Grumpy Old Men, the quintessential grumpy old man, David Quantick, has taken a well-deserved holiday. But no matter where you go, there is always something to moan about. You're stuck behind endless caravans on the M4, waiting for a non-existent filthy train, hanging around looking at crap luggage in an airport. Is it going to be worth the effort' Of course is b****y well isn't.
Nanaville: adventures in grandparenting, Anna Quindlen: A bighearted book of wisdom, wit, and insight, celebrating the love and joy of being a grandmother. "I am changing his diaper, he is kicking and complaining, his exhausted father has gone to the kitchen for a glass of water, his exhausted mother is prone on the couch. He weighs little more than a large sack of flour and yet he has laid waste to the living room: swaddles on the chair, a nursing pillow on the sofa, a car seat, a stroller.
The rescue man, Anthony Quinn
Half of the human race, Anthony Quinn
Disappeared, Anthony Quinn: In Northern Ireland's darkest corner, the Troubles have never ended. Though bombs no longer rock Belfast, for some the fight goes on. Retired Special Branch agent David Hughes disappears after looking into the previously closed case of Oliver Jordan, who went missing at the hands of the IRA decades ago. Soon after, a former spy is found bludgeoned to death, the day after placing his own obituary in the newspaper.
Border angels, Anthony Quinn: On the Irish border, Inspector Celcius Daly investigates human trafficking and a scorched corpseThe border between Northern Ireland and the Republic is a rugged place: cold, windswept, and dark. For the girls brought here from Eastern Europe, it may as well be a war zone. Put to work in a farmhouse brothel near Dunmore, the women are forced into a living hell. One night, a pimp takes one of them for a ride. She is just planning her escape when the car explodes.
The blood dimmed tide, Anthony Quinn: London at the dawn of 1918 and Ireland''s most famous literary figure, WB Yeats, is immersed in supernatural investigations at his Bloomsbury rooms. Haunted by the restless spirit of an Irish girl whose body is mysteriously washed ashore in a coffin, Yeats undertakes a perilous journey back to Ireland with his apprentice ghost-catcher Charles Adams to piece together the killer''s identity.
The streets, Anthony Quinn: In 1882, David Wildeblood, a 21-year-old from rural Norfolk, arrives in London to start work at the offices of a famous man. As an 'inspector' for Henry Marchmont's hugely successful weekly The Labouring Classes of London, his job is to investigate the notorious slum of Somers Town, near the new St Pancras Station, recording house by house the number of inhabitants, their occupations and standard of living.
Silence, Anthony J Quinn
Making Simple Automata, Robert Race: Designing and making successful automata involves combining materials, mechanisms and magic. Making Simple Automata explains how to design and construct small scale, simple mechanical devices made for fun. Materials such as paper and card, wood, wire, tinplate and plastics are covered along with mechanisms - levers and linkages, cranks and cams, wheels, gears, pulleys, springs, ratchets and pawls.
Airborne, Robert Radcliffe: 17 September 1944: the Allies have launched the largest airborne offensive in history, delivering 36,000 troops by parachute and glider to the Dutch-German Border. In what will become known as the Battle of Arnhem, half of them will fall as casualties of war. Among their number is Theo Trickey, a young paratrooper so dreadfully injured he is not expected to survive. Under the care of Medical Officer Captain Daniel Garland, Trickey is shipped to Germany as a Prisoner of War.
The night hunter, Caro Ramsay: "Teaming up with retired detective Billy Hopkirk, who has been retained by the mother of one of [a series of] missing girls to find her daughter, Elvie determines to find out the truth. But as the pair alternately collaborate with and infuriate investigating police detectives Anderson and Costello, they find themselves up against a terrifying enemy. Someone who has killed before. Someone who will kill again, for pure enjoyment. Someone they call The Night Hunter"–Amazon.com.
Humble pie, Gordon Ramsay: Everyone thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay; rude, loud, pathologically driven, stubborn as hell, but this is his real story. This is Gordon Ramsay's autobiography - the first time he has told the full story of how he became the world's most famous and infamous chef.
Gordon Ramsay's playing with fire, Gordon Ramsay: Not a sausage. That is what Gordon Ramsay had when he started out as a chef, working 16-hour days, 6 days a week. When he was struggling to get his first restaurant in the black, he didn't think he'd be famous for a TV show about how to run profitable eateries, or that he'd be head of a business empire. But he is and he did. Here's how. "In the beginning there was nothing.
Living with the laird: a love affair with a man and his mansion, Belinda Rathbone: A captivating memoir of one woman's relationship with a man and his mansion.When Belinda Rathbone, a New York art historian, met eccentric Anglo-Scots bachelor John Ouchterlony it was the start of a story of clashing cultures and crumbling houses. After a whirlwind romance she married the man – and his 400 acre estate and decrepit mansion in Scotland.
What Lies Beneath, Sarah Rayne: The reopening of Priors Bramley, a village emptied of all its residents to become a site of Cold War experiments with chemical weapons, brings up long-buried secrets that go back for generations and center on a once-powerful family.
DEATH NOTES, Sarah Rayne: Introducing professional researcher Phineas Fox in the first of a brand-new series of chilling mysteries. Phineas Fox has mixed feelings when he's asked to research the infamous 19th-century violinist Roman Volf for a TV documentary. Hanged for his part in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881, Volf was a notorious criminal and womaniser, whose glittering talent was undermined by his scandalous private life.
The death chamber, Sarah Rayne: Calvary Gaol, standing bleak and forbidding on the Cumbrian hillside, exerts a curious hold over Georgina Grey. For her famly's history is closely bound up in its dark and terrible past. It's there that her great-grandfather worked as a prison doctor in the 1930s; where his involvement in a bizarre experiment would change the course of his life forever.
The printed letter bookshop, Katherine Reay: One of Madeline Cullen's happiest childhood memories is of working with her Aunt Maddie in the quaint and cosy Printed Letter Bookshop. But by the time Madeline inherits the shop nearly twenty years later, family troubles and her own bitter losses have hardened Madeline's heart toward her once-treasured aunt—and the now struggling bookshop left in her care. While Madeline intends to sell the shop as quickly as possible, the Printed Letter's two employees have other ideas.
Papier-mâché monsters: turn trinkets and trash into magnificent monstrosities, Dan Reeder: Celebrated monster-making master Dan Reeder is at it again & mdash;helping others to let out their inner monsters! All that & rsquo;s needed are a few simple materials and a wild imagination. Reeder guarantees success if the tried-and-tested, goof-proof how-to steps in this humorous read are followed.
Winged escort, Douglas Reeman: As the Second World War progresses, the destruction of Allied shipping mounts. Fighter pilot Tim Rowan is posted to an escort carrier to help guard the precious convoys. His adventures take him first to the Arctic and then the Indian Ocean.
The volunteers, Douglas Reeman: They were the men and women of the Royal Navy's Special Operations units. Carrying out lightning raids on hostile coasts, they became a navy within a navy - each handpicked for their individual skills, and all of them courageous. Against the mighty backdrop of World War II they performed their small but deadly operations - living often beyond hope, sometimes beyond mercy. This is the dramatic story of a handful of such people.
Dive in the sun, Douglas Reeman: With the Allies poised for the invasion of Italy, the Germans hold a vital card: a floating dock, the only one in the Adriatic large enough to take a major warship. Moored at a small port near Rimini, it is exposed, vulnerable. It must be destroyed before the Germans can tow it to a safer harbour. Air, surface and conventional submarine attacks are out of the question. Only one team can do the job and still stand a chance of surviving - the crew of HM Midget Submarine XE 51.
A prayer for the ship, Douglas Reeman: Small, quickmoving torpedo boats played a vital role in protecting the Allied convoys in the English Channel and the North Sea during World War II, and SubLieutenant Clive Royce is newly assigned to MTB 1991, joining a crew already seasoned by death and fear.
Sunset, Douglas Reeman: Set in Hong Kong during World War II, a carefree optimism seeps from residents and defence forces so far away from the European war. Lt. Commander Esmond Brooke, Captain of HMS Serpent, arrives and recognizes that an attack by Japan is inevitable. He and his men try to do the impossible in the face of an incompetent colonial administration.
Go in and sink!, Douglas Reeman: February 1943. As the balance of the war slowly shifts in Britain's favour, Lieutenant-Commander Steven Marshall brings his battle-scarred submarine into home port. Captain and crew are exhausted after 14 months' continuous service, but for most there can be no thought of leave. If the enemy collapse in North Africa is to be exploited, every experienced man will be needed. Marshall must return to the Mediterranean, but this time to a very different kind of war.
Killing ground, Douglas Reeman: Tasked to protect the vital, threatened Merchant Navy convoys in the Western Approaches, Howard finds himself in the middle of the Battle of the Atlantic - a full-scale war that was a relentless, savage battle against an ever-present enemy and a violent sea in an arena known to embittered survivors simply as the killing ground.
The greatest enemy, Douglas Reeman: In World War Two, HMS Terrapin was part of a crack hunter/killer group in the Battle of the Atlantic. Now she is working out her last commission in the Gulf of Thailand. To Lieutenant Commander Standish, the frigate seems to mark the end of his hopes of a career in the Navy. Then a new captain arrives, a man driven by an old-fashioned, almost obsessive patriotism. And under his stubborn leadership Standish and the crew discover a long forgotten unity of purpose.
Studying captive animals: a workbook of methods in behaviour, welfare and ecology, Paul A Rees: Studying Captive Animals outlines the methods that may be used to study the behaviour, welfare and ecology of animals living under the control of humans, including companion animals, feral populations, and those living on farms and in zoos.
Planet heart: how an unhealthy environment leads to heart disease, François Reeves
The rose, Tiffany Reisz: On the day of Lia's university graduation party, her parents–wealthy art collectors with friends in high places–gift her a beautiful wine cup, a rare artifact decorated with roses. It's a stunning gift, and one that August Bowman, a friend of her parents and a guest at Lia's party, also has his eye on. The cup, August tells her, is known as the Rose Kylix, and it's no ordinary cup.
To fear a painted devil, Ruth Rendell
Not in the flesh, Ruth Rendell
The water's lovely, Ruth Rendell
The veiled one, Ruth Rendell
Talking to strange men, Ruth Rendell
Thirteen steps down, Ruth Rendell
The monster in the box, Ruth Rendell
The thief, Ruth Rendell: Stealing things from people who had upset her was something Polly did quite a lot. Humiliated and scared, by a total stranger, Polly does what she always does. She steals something. But she never could have imagined that her desire for revenge would have such terrifying results.
Smek for president!, Adam Rex: "Gratuity Tucci and her alien friend, J.Lo, journey to New Boovworld, one of Saturn's moons, to clear J.Lo's name after a string of misunderstandings"– Provided by publisher.
Again, but better, Christine Riccio: Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents...sounds ideal – but Shane's made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance...what's that? Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Time's a ticking, and she needs a change – there's nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London.
Sand in my shoes: coming of age in the Second World War: a WAAF's diary, Joan Rice
Cloud nine, Luanne Rice: A beloved only child, Sarah was brought up on a wild island, where the people were as one with the landscape and where her father, George, farmed geese. After her mother died of cancer, he brought her up alone, but their lives were further twisted by trouble after Sarah was jilted by Zeke, an island boy, who left her pregnant and devastated. Shortly afterwards, Zeke was killed in a car crash, and Sarah fled the island for a new life on the mainland, leaving her father feeling rejected and angry.
Murder will speak, Penny Richards: In 1880s Chicago, Shakespearean actress turned Pinkerton detective Lilly Long must play the part of a soiled dove to find a missing friend... As one of a handful of female operatives employed by legendary crime fighter Allan Pinkerton, Lilly draws on her theatrical training to go undercover in situations inaccessible to male detectives—much to the discomfort of her partner, Cade McShane.
Adventures in Python, Craig Richardson: The complete beginner's guide to Python, for young people who want to start todayAdventures in Python is designed for 11-to 15-year olds who want to teach themselves Python programming, but don't know where to start. Even if you have no programming experience at all, this easy to follow format and clear, simple instruction will get you up and running quickly.
By mutual consent, Tracey Richardson: "Dr. Joss McNab needs a wife. As if juggling surgery and being an instructor isn't enough, she's recently taken on a more demanding administrative role at the medical school that was named after her legendary father. To make things worse, she's now required to attend a growing number of galas, fundraisers and conventions. Wouldn't having a wife–a wife of convenience–help ease the burden that's threatening to overtake her world? Sarah Young's heart belongs to painting.
Little bits quilting bee: 20 quilts using charm squares, jelly rolls, layer cakes, and fat quarters, Kathreen Ricketson: Sewing with pre-cut fabric packs is all the rage. It allows for endless creativity and makes it a cinch to stitch up lovely quilts without breaking the bank. Little Bits Quilting Bee features 20 projects for small fabric scraps and bundles including jelly rolls, charm squares, layer cakes, and fat quarters. From king-sized quilts to wall hangings, and more, this beautifully illustrated book has something for sewers of every skill level.
The Prayer of the Night Shepherd, Phil Rickman: There were certain phrases you could feel, like fingers up your spine. Hattie Chancery's room. The possessive. Present tense. Oh God ... A crumbling hotel on the border of England and Wales. A suggestion of inherited evil, a strange love affair ... and the long-disputed origins of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles. Fascinating for young Jane Watkins, flushed by the freedom of her first weekend job.
Heresy of Dr Dee, the, Phil Rickman: All talk is of the End-time ... and the dead are rising. At the end of the sunless summer of 1560, black rumour shrouds the death of the one woman who stands between Lord Robert Dudley and marriage to the young Queen Elizabeth. Did Dudley's wife, Amy, die from an accidental fall in a deserted house, or was it murder? Even Dr John Dee, astrologer royal, adviser on the Hidden and one of Dudley's oldest friends, is uncertain.
The smile of a ghost, Philip Rickman: 'A smile so cold, so bleak, so devoid of hope ... only this perpetual, bitter ... terminality.' In the affluent, historic town of Ludlow, a teenage boy dies in a fall from the castle ruins.
The bones of Avalon, Philip Rickman: The first book in the Dr. Dee series of Tudor thrillers, about the astrologer royal to Queen Elizabeth Ia brew of compelling storytelling, devious politics, witchcraft, and necromantic arts It is 1560, and Elizabeth Tudor has been on the throne for a year. Dr John Dee, at 32 already acclaimed throughout Europe, is her astrologer and consultant in the hidden artsa controversial appointment in these days of superstition and religious strife.
What remains of her, Eric Rickstad: "A chilling, harrowing thriller set in rural Vermont about a recluse who believes the young girl he's found in the woods is the reincarnation of his missing daughter, returned to help him solve her and his wife's disappearance. "I won't say a word. Cross my heart and hope to die..." Jonah Baum, a professor of poetry at a local college in Vermont, sees his ordinary life come tumbling down when his wife and young daughter vanish from their home. No evidence of a kidnapping. No sign of murder.
Widow's wreath: a Martha's vineyard mystery, Cynthia Riggs: It's a case of cold feet-and cold-blooded murder-as 92-year-old poet/sleuth Victoria Trumbull gets more than she bargained for after hosting an ill-fated wedding.
Trail of lightning, Rebecca Roanhorse: While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinaetah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. The gods and heroes of legend walk the land, but so do monsters. Maggie Hoskie is a Dinaetah monster hunter, a supernaturally gifted killer. When a small town needs help finding a missing girl, Maggie is their last best hope. But what Maggie uncovers about the monster is much more terrifying than anything she could imagine.
Lessons learned, Nora Roberts: Publicist Juliet Trent never mixes business with pleasure, but her newest client, charming ladies' man and chef Carlo Franconi, is determined to whet her appetite for love. Juliet has a plan–by the time the publicity tour is over, Carlo will be the world's sexiest chef. Women everywhere will fantasise about him preparing an intimate meal for two. But Juliet didn't count on being part of the dinner plans. Candlelight, pasta and romance...
Endless summer, Nora Roberts: One summer: Being forced to spend the summer on a cross-country photo shoot is less than ideal for Bryan Mitchell. She specializes in seeing the best in people, but the cynical photojournalist Shade Colby is making her life a living hell. Bryan and Shade disagree about everything—everything, that is, except the fierce attraction they have for each other. But can they set their differences aside to give their love a shot.
Luring a lady, Nora Roberts: Nothing in Sydney Hayward's background of wealth and privilege had prepared her to take the helm of her grandfather's business. Her new responsibilities leave no time for complications. Sydney has learned the hard way that she could never trust anyone, but her tenant Mikhail is hard to resist. Down-to-earth, yet stubborn, he comes from a world utterly different from her own. She doesn't have room in her life for romance–but Mikhail seems to know exactly how to win her over...
Falling for Rachel, Nora Roberts: Public defender Rachel Stanislaski is a force to be reckoned with. Work is her life, and the last thing she needs is the hot-headed Zack Muldoon storming into her court room. Zack might not like it, but he needs Rachel. She's the only person standing between his delinquent kid brother and a prison sentence. Zack is used to getting his way–but when it comes to Rachel he might just lose his heart.
Night moves, Nora Roberts: A classic tale about the risks of passion. Maggie Fitzgerald has retreated from her former fast-paced life, seeking solitude to heal her broken heart. But her new landscaper, Cliff Delaney, is gruff and abrupt-and somehow irresistible. And when a body is found too close to home, shattering her peace entirely, Maggie is forced into the arms of the very man she finds so aggravating. The trouble is, Cliff is the prime suspect in the investigation.
Fifty degrees below, Kim Stanley Robinson
Barracuda 945, Patrick Robinson
Hunter killer, Patrick Robinson: Appalled at his family's extravagant lifestyle, Crown Prince Nasir vows to end their careless and destructive rule, and sets in motion a top-secret operation to destroy the Saudi oil industry and bankrupt the monarchy.
Seawolf, Patrick Robinson: Silent and lethal, USS Seawolf, the US Navy's most up-to-date stealth submarine, is on an ultra secret mission - to spy on China's brand new, hugely-improved Xia-Class submarine. When it ventures dangerously into the forbidden waters of the China Sea, Seawolf is caught in a shocking accident and is captured by the Chinese.
A human stain, Kelly Robson: A Human Stain by Kelly Robson is a disturbing horror novelette about a British expatriate at loose ends who is hired by her friend to temporarily care for his young, orphaned nephew in a remote castle-like structure in Germany.
An enchantment of ravens, Margaret Rogerson: Isobel is a prodigy portrait artist with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread, weave cloth, or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. They crave human Craft with a terrible thirst, and Isobel's paintings are highly prized. But when she receives her first royal patron–Rook, the autumn prince–she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes–a weakness that could cost him his life.
Sorcery of thorns, Margaret Rogerson: An imaginative fantasy about an apprentice at a magical library who must battle a powerful sorcerer to save her kingdom. All sorcerers are evil. Elisabeth has known that as long as she has known anything. Raised as a foundling in one of Austermeer's Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among the tools of sorcery, magical grimoires that whisper on shelves and rattle beneath iron chains. If provoked, they transform into grotesque monsters of ink and leather.
Under the midnight sky, Anna Romer: When an injured teenager goes missing at a remote bushland campground, local journalist Abby Bardot is determined to expose the area's dark history. The girl bears a striking resemblance to the victims of three brutal murders that occurred twenty years ago and Abby fears the killer is still on the loose. But the newspaper Abby works for wants to suppress the story for fear it will scare off tourists to the struggling township.
1001 horrible facts, Anne Rooney: 1001 Horrible Facts is a great fact-packed and illustrated reference book covering topics including Science, Body, Animals, History and World Records.
The tiger-skin rug, Gerald Rose: It's amazing how easy it is for the tiger to pass himself off as a rug - he enjoys a life of luxury with the rajah's family, snacking on midnight feasts and playing with his children. He goes entirely undetected, until one night, when he risks expulsion from his comfortable abode as burglars break into the palace and he has to decide whether to stay in disguise as a rug - or save the rajah from a horrible beating.
Running with trains: a novel in poetry and two voices, Michael Rosen: Is the grass greener on the other side of the train window? Even a brief brush with a stranger can change our lives. It's 1970, and Perry feels adrift in turbulent times: his father is missing in action in Vietnam, his mother is studying to become a nurse in the city, his older sister has become a peacenik in college. Traveling between his hometown, where he lives with his grandmother, and his mother's house in Cincinnati, Perry notices Steve, whose farm lies on the B & O railroad line.
Black and blue, David Rosenfelt: Doug Brock hasn't had it easy since his getting shot in the line of duty as a New Jersey state police officer. Between the amnesia and having to solve two murder cases, it hasn't been the most restful recovery. Now, the cold case department is checking evidence from a murder case Doug was investigating before the accident, but the DNA points to a man Doug eliminated as a suspect... and he remembers none of it.
Medieval Wall Paintings, Roger Rosewell: The medieval wall paintings that remain in English churches are for the most part shadows of their former selves - the rare fragments of this beautiful art to have survived not only the Reformation but also successive waves of iconoclastic zeal and unsympathetic restoration.
Ship modeling from stem to stern, Milton Roth: Introduces useful tools and techniques, discusses kits, plans, and work areas, and covers painting, glues, hull construction, decks, masts, rigging, fittings, sails, and metal parts.
The healthy raw food diet: advice and recipes to energize, dehydrate, lose weight, and feel great, Susanne Roth: The raw food movement has swept the nation with its emphasis on eating tasty vegetables that greatly improve your health. The secret to this diet is in not only what you eat, but also how it is prepared, with raw ingredients retaining their healthy nutrients and enzymes a lot better than their cooked counterparts. The Healthy Raw Food Diet provides instructions on how to safely cook your meals at 104 degrees and lower without sacrificing money, time, or flavor.
To die in spring: a Novel., Ralf Rothmann: "The lunacy of the final months of World War II, as experienced by a young German soldier Distant, silent, often drunk, Walter Urban is a difficult man to have as a father. But his son – the narrator of this slim, harrowing novel – is curious about Walter's experiences during World War II, and so makes him a present of a blank notebook in which to write down his memories.
Trail and mountain running, Sarah Rowell
The editor, Steven Rowley: After years of struggling as a writer in 1990s New York City, James Smale finally gets his big break when his novel sells to an editor at a major publishing house - none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie, or Mrs. Onassis as she's known in the office, loves James's candidly autobiographical novel, about his own dysfunctional family.
Painting Skies and Seascapes, Peter Rush: The sea and sky have captured the attention of artists for centuries. Their energy and drama, or their tranquility and beauty, can be portrayed powerfully and magnificently in a painting. This encouraging and user-friendly book gives practical advice on how to set about sea and sky painting, and explains what to look for in capturing space and movement, colour and light.
Firefight, Chris Ryan
Strike back, Chris Ryan
Blood money, Chris Ryan: When Amber, Li, Paulo, Hex and Alex visit India, they discover a terrible abuse of human rights, the deliberate theft of human organs for transplant surgery. When a young girl is snatched, Alpha Force must utilize all their skills to locate her before she falls victim to the surgeon's knife.
Ultimate weapon, Chris Ryan: Nick Scott's daughter is a scientist who has cracked one of the scientific secrets of the age. Now she has vanished. Her lover, Jed Bradley, is one of SAS's toughest young agents. Caught in a global power play, Nick and Jed find themselves in a race to find the woman they both love and to unlock the secret of the 'Ultimate Weapon'.
Land of fire, Chris Ryan: Mark Black was a youthful SAS fighter in the Falklands war. To grab a female Argentine spy, he puts his life on the line. Along with his SAS colleagues, he is sent on a dangerous reconnaissance mission before an attack on a fortified airbase. Twenty years pass, and a threatening new Argentine military junta has its sights set on the Falklands again.
French Leave: an Irishwoman's Adventures in Normandy, Liz Ryan: It was when she realised she was spending twelve hours a week and five thousand euro a year commuting to work that Liz Ryan began to question how great life in boom-time Ireland really was? and reached a decision the day an enraged biker hurled a helmet at her windscreen. So she quit her job, sold her house and moved to a remote hamlet in coastal Normandy.
The hermit, Thomas Rydahl: A car is found on a deserted beach on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura. On the back seat lies a cardboard box containing the body of a small boy buried in newspaper cuttings. No one knows his name, and there is no trace of a driver. The last thing an ailing tourist resort needs is a murder, and the police are desperate to close the case. The island is rife with rumours about the reclusive Erhard.
The still point, Amy Sackville
The Yankee comandante: the untold story of courage, passion, and one American's fight to liberate Cuba, Michael Sallah: William Morgan, a tough-talking ex-paratrooper, stunned family and friends when in 1957 he left Ohio to join freedom fighters in the mountains of Cuba. He led one band of guerrillas, and Che Guevara another, and together they swept through the country, ultimately forcing corrupt dictator Fulgencio Batista from power. In just a year of fighting, the American revolutionary had altered the landscape of the Cold War. But Morgan believed they were fighting to liberate Cuba.
Marshall's law, Ben Sanders: Marshall Grade is back, still trying to escape the remnants of his old life.
Shadow prey, John Sandford: An orchestrated series of ritual killings has shocked the nation. Partnered by New York Police officer Lily Rothenburg, Detective Lucas Davenport will need all the tricks he has learnt on the streets of Minneapolis as he searches through the shadows and mysteries of the American Indian community, trying to track down the obsessed minds behind the bloody vengeance killings - before the team of killers finally goes out of control.
Umbrellas and their history, William Sangster: Can it be possibly believed, by the present eminently practical generation, that a busy people like the English, whose diversified occupations so continually expose them to the chances and changes of a proverbially fickle sky, had ever been ignorant of the blessings bestowed on them by that dearest and truest friend in need and in deed, the umbrella?.
Growing up Bin Laden, Jean Sasson: As the western world's most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden has fought to keep his personal life a mystery - loyalty and fear keeping those who know him from speaking out until now. For the first time, two of Osama's closest family members, his first wife Najwa and their fourth son Omar, go behind the headlines to reveal the truth about the character and life of a man feared and revered around the globe.
Love in a torn land: one woman's daring escape from Saddam's poison gas attacks on the Kurdish people of Iraq, Jean P Sasson: Bestselling author Jean Sasson tells the dramatic true story of a young woman caught up in Saddam Hussein's genocide of the Kurdish people of Iraq. One morning Joanna, a young bride living in the Kurdish mountains of Iraq, was surprised to see dead birds drop silently out of the clear sky. They were followed by sinister canisters falling to the ground, bringing fear and death.
Rosie's war: an Englishwoman's escape from occupied France, Rosemary Say: The extraordinary and genuine account of Rosemary Say - an attractive and courageous young Englishwoman whose emigration to France in the 1930s leads her to suffer the horrors of life under the Nazis. Moving, enthralling, and inspirational, 'Rosie's War' is a book for all to enjoy.
25 natural ways to lower blood pressure, James Scala
Spirals in time: the secret life and curious afterlife of seashells, Helen Scales
The consuming fire, John Scalzi: The Interdependency, humanity's interstellar empire, is on the verge of collapse. The Flow, the extra-dimensional conduit that makes travel between the stars possible, is disappearing, leaving entire star systems stranded. When it goes, human civilization may go with it; unless desperate measures can be taken. Emperox Grayland II, the leader of the Interdependency, is ready to take those measures to help ensure the survival of billions. But nothing is ever that easy.
The retriever: the incredible true story of a child retrieval expert and the families he has reunited, Keith Schafferius: The controversial and often heartrending story of the Australian private investigator who has reunited over a hundred abducted children with the desperate parents left behind.
Next level basic: the definitive basic bitch handbook, Stassi Schroeder: Discover how to embrace your best basic self in this laugh-out-loud funny guidebook from the breakout star of Bravo's hit reality show Vanderpump Rules, perfect for fans of the relatable and entertaining books by The Betches and Andi Dorfman. Millions of Vanderpump Rules viewers and podcast listeners know Stassi Schroeder as a major defender of Basic Bitch rights. There's nothing more boring than people who take themselves too seriously or think that you have to be pretentious to be cool.
Dangerous angels, Amanda Scott: Against the tumultuous backdrop of nineteenth-century England, a sheltered noblewoman and an aristocrat leading a dangerous double life fight for their love. It happens in an instant. One minute, Charlotte Tarrant is travelling across Cornwall in her luxurious coach. The next, shots ring out and her carriage goes over a cliff's edge. As she clings to the rocks, a saviour appears. When they meet again, Charley recognises him instantly.
Blind trust, Laura Scott: A puppy stolen, a woman in jeopardy... When guide dog trainer Eva Kendall stumbles on a dognapping, someone sets their deadly sights on her. Now she'll do anything to find her guide-dog-in-training - except admit her most painful secret to K-9 officer Finn Gallagher. But can Finn and his K-9 partner help her track down the puppy...
Heliopolis, James Scudamore
The amnesia clinic, James Scudamore
Writer's block, Ricky Sedani: Meet Vinny Thomas. Happy living in Dublin with his wife, Claire, and daughter, Emily. Vinny had the perfect job and the perfect life until it all began to disappear. Claire has found someone else and she is taking Emily with her.Now Vinny must leave the paradise he has lost and find himself. He embarks on a journey that will lead him to the city of London, his new home. To find closure he begins to write and eventually meets Kate.
The Christmas wassail, Kate Sedley: Christmas, 1483: Roger the Chapman is looking forward to twelve days of peace and celebration with his wife and children in Bristol. The family is particularly excited by the arrival of a troupe of mummers, who will perform their plays in the outer ward of the castle throughout the festival. But the gruesome murders of two of the town's most prominent and venerable citizens, both veterans of the French wars, scupper Roger's hopes as he is gradually drawn into the hunt for the killer.
The three kings of Cologne, Kate Sedley: When the remains of Isabella Linkinhorne, who disappeared twenty years earlier and was known to have had three secret lovers, are discovered on nunnery land, Roger the Chapman is called in. Faced with the task of tracking down three people of whom he knows next to nothing, Roger nicknames them Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior after the Magi the Three Kings of Cologne ...
Other goose: re-nurseried, re-rhymed, re-mothered, and re-goosed–, Jotto Seibold: It's Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo Peep, Jack Be Nimble, Miss Muffet, Little Boy Blue, and more, like you've never seen them before! Renowned artist J.otto Seibold re-nursuries and re-rhymes over the Mother Goose classics ...
Authentic happiness: using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment, Martin E P Seligman: Authentic Happiness is that, by assessing the very best in ourselves, we can improve the world around us and achieve new and lasting levels of genuine contentment and joy.
The moon, Colleen A Sexton: The moon is the largest object in the night sky. Young readers will learn about the moon's phases, surface, and how humans have explored our closest space neighbour. Introductory text and full-colour images explore the physical characteristics of the moon in space. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
Why girls talk–and what they're really saying: a parent's survival guide to connecting with your teen, Susan Morris Shaffer
Why boys don't talk–and why it matters: a parent's survival guide to connecting with your teen, Susan Morris Shaffer
Early start to potty training, Shahana
The dancer upstairs, Nicholas Shakespeare
The secrets of the sea, Nicholas Shakespeare
Snowleg, Nicholas Shakespeare
The vision of Elena Silves, Nicholas Shakespeare
Inheritance, Nicholas Shakespeare
The gluten-free revolution: a balanced guide to a gluten-free lifestyle through healthy recipes, green smoothies, yoga, pilates, and easy desserts, Caroline Shannon-Karasik: Whether it's between the sheets or two slices of bread, everyone has different requirements for a life that hits the sweet spot. The Gluten-Free Revolution is truly the ideal way to identify that place in your life where everything feels oo-la-la.
Zen and the art of running: the path to making peace with pace, Larry Shapiro: All that I am, I am because of my mind. Paavo Nurmi, Olympic runner with nine gold medals in track & field. All runners strive to get in the zone, but here they'll learn to enter the Zen zone.
The new era of glory: stepping into God's accelerated season of outpouring & breakthrough, Tim Sheets: In this historic hour, God is raising up a company of believers to serve as a divine intersection point between Heaven and Earth. All of the Spirit's previous outpourings and anointings are being united and activated at the same time–in our time! Bestselling author Tim Sheets presents a timely prophetic message. This revelatory word will position you for victory in this new era of Kingdom advancement, and prepare you to walk in the glory that is your inheritance.
The buffalo soldiers: their epic story and major campaigns, Debra J Sheffer: This riveting narrative focuses on the Buffalo Soldiers, tracing the legacy of black military service and its social, economic, and political impact from the colonial era through the end of the 19th century.
Dear teacher: the alternative school logbook 1979-1980, Jack Sheffield
Village teacher, Jack Sheffield
To the moon!, Jodie Shepherd: The moon is amazing! It has craters, "oceans" of lava, and lots of awesome space rocks. Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project. Find out more about that big round object in the night sky.
To the Moon!, Jodie Shepherd: The moon is amazing! It has craters, "oceans" of lava, and lots of awesome space rocks. Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project. Find out more about that big round object in the night sky.
Leonardo's brain: understanding da Vinci's creative genius, Leonard Shlain: "Explores the life, art, and mind of Leonardo da Vinci, seeking to explain his singularity by looking at his achievements in art, science, psychology, and military strategy and then employing state of the art left-right brain scientific research to explain his universal genius"– Provided by publisher.
Who owns England?, Guy Shrubsole: Behind this simple question lies this country's oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how England's elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once more. This book has been a long time coming. Since 1086, in fact. For centuries, England's elite have covered up how they got their hands on millions of acres of our land, by constructing walls, burying surveys and more recently, sheltering behind offshore shell companies.
Lake success, Gary Shteyngart: When his dream of the perfect marriage, the perfect son, and the perfect life implodes, a Wall Street millionaire takes a cross-country bus trip in search of his college sweetheart and ideals of youth. Myopic, narcissistic, hilariously self-deluded and divorced from the real world as most of us know it, hedge fund manager Barry Cohen oversees $2.4 billion in assets.
The rogue of Fifth Avenue, Joanna Shupe: In serving the wealthy power brokers of New York society, Frank Tripp has finally gained the respectability and security his own upbringing lacked. There's no issue he cannot fix...except for one: the beautiful and reckless daughter of an important client who doesn't seem to understand the word danger. Excitement lay just below Forty-Second Street and Mamie Greene is determined to explore all of it - while playing a modern-day Robin Hood along the way.
Healing from family rifts: ten steps to finding peace after being cut off from a family member, Mark Sichel: The pain of losing a family member to an irreconcilable rift can be devastating. Mark Sichel's Healing from Family Rifts will help you find peace again and recover from the isolation of family exile through his proven, ten-step healing program.
Seymour Simon's extreme earth records, Seymour Simon: Explores the extreme parts of the planet, from the driest desert and the snowiest mountains to the deepest depths of the ocean and the highest waterfalls.
The cinema at Starlight Creek, Alli Sinclair: Queensland, 1994: When location manager Claire Montgomery arrives in rural Queensland to work on a TV mini-series, she's captivated by the beauty of Starlight Creek and the surrounding sugarcane fields. Working in a male-dominated industry is challenging, but Claire has never let that stop her pursuing her dreams-until now. She must gain permission to film at Australia's most historically significant art deco cinema, located at Starlight Creek. But there is trouble ahead.
Spice at home, Vivek Singh
You think it, I'll say it: stories, Curtis Sittenfeld: In 'The World Has Many Butterflies', a married woman flirts with a man she meets at parties by playing You think it, I'll say it, putting into words the bitchy things she guesses he's thinking about their fellow guests. But she is in for a shock when, in time, she finds out what was really in his mind. 'The Nominee' sees Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail, confessing her surprising true feelings about a woman journalist she has sparred with over the years.
Unquiet heart, Martin Sixsmith: 1917. Russia is dying amid war, revolution and terror. The birth pains of the new world are a foretaste of the cruellest century. At their heart is Sergei Yesenin, 22, a poet, lover, wounded veteran, beautiful and afraid. Damaged by childhood abandonment, Sergei fears the world, drinks, brawls and womanises. He battles life's hurt with the charm of poetry and the drug of fame. But love is the validation he seeks.
Murder at the Savoy, Maj Sjöwall
The terrorists, Maj Sjöwall
The locked room, Maj Sjöwall
The abominable man, Maj Sjöwall
Cop killer, Maj Sjöwall
Eden Halt: an Antrim Memoir, Ross Skelton: ?We read, as if memory is being assembled in front of us. It is that precision, the beautifully executed detail, makes Eden Halt a deeply moving memoir.' RODDY DOYLE. Shaken by the end of his marriage and the pressures of his profession as lecturer in Trinity College Dublin, Ross Skelton embarks on the retrieval of his strange childhood, scribbled on the margins of an Irish seashore.
High and mighty, S S Skye: Lynley has been stuck in a tower for over a month, and each day is worse than the one before. She doesn't know why she's there, or who's responsible for it, but the very moment her feet touch the ground there is going to be hell to pay.
Going veggie: the 30-day guide to becoming a healthy vegetarian, Trudy Slabosz: DISCOVER THE EASY AND SATISFYING WAY TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHFUL, MEAT-FREE, CRUELTY-FREE LIFE IN JUST 30 DAYS!Becoming a vegetarian is not about giving up meat, it's about adopting a healthy, cruelty-free lifestyle that will inspire and satisfy you.
The second worst restaurant in France, Alexander McCall Smith: Paul Stewart has returned to Scotland to continue his successful career. His agent and girlfriend, Gloria, has arranged for him to write The Philosophy of Food in Six Easy Chapters, a project he relishes but that will have to be delivered in six months. It is not going well, as Paul finds his domestic circumstances unsuited to concentrated hard work: Gloria has now moved in with him (not specifically invited) and has brought with her two extremely vocal and demanding Siamese cats.
How to be both: a novel, Ali Smith: "The brilliant Booker-nominated novel from one of our finest authors: How to Be Both is a daring, inventive tale that intertwines the stories of a defiant Renaissance painter and a modern teenage girl. How can one be both–near and far, past and present, male and female? In Ali Smith's new novel, two extraordinary characters inhabit the spaces between categories.
The Christmas story: the brick Bible for kids, Brendan Powell Smith: Every year, children of all ages revisit the scene in Bethlehem with Joseph, Mary, the three wise men, the angels and shepherds, and the baby Jesus, swaddled and lying in a manger. Kids will love seeing the story of Christmas played out using their favorite toys.
Unholy city, Carrie Smith: Despite their rocky history, Detective Claire Codella and Precinct Detective Brian Haggerty come together when senior churchwarden Philip Graves's bloody body is found lying in the herb garden of historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Manhattan's Upper West Side just two days before Good Friday. Upon first glance, it looks like a random act of big city violence, but it soon becomes clear churchwarden Philip's death was the result of a meticulously calculated ploy by someone who knew him.
Boy X, Dan Smith: Kidnapped and drugged, Ash wakes up on a remote tropical island. His mum - a genetic scientist - has been imprisoned and infected with a deadly virus. Where is he, and what's he doing there? He sets out to cross the jungle to find out and rescue his mother. Soon he realises he's quicker and sharper than before. But there's something else ...
In fear of her life: the true story of a violent marriage, Frances Smith: Frances Smith is the pseudonym for a woman who lived in fear of her life for 22 years. Married at 16 to a Dublin criminal, she endured years of relentless mental and physical torture until she found the strength to fight back.This is her courageous story told with brutal honesty and at times humour. It chronicles her descent to the brink of suicide and consequent rebuilding of her life.
Michal: a novel, Jill Eileen Smith: Daughter of King Saul, Michal lives a life of privilege - but one that is haunted by her father's unpredictable moods and competition from her beautiful older sister.
Stylishly sexy: a handbook for looking your best after 50, Karen R Smith: Stylishly Sexy is a funny, fact-filled handbook for Baby Boomer women to regain their fashion savvy without spending a fortune.
Cython, Kurt W Smith: Build software that combines Python's expressivity with the performance and control of C (and C++). It's possible with Cython, the compiler and hybrid programming language used by foundational packages such as NumPy, and prominent in projects including Pandas, h5py, and scikits-learn. In this practical guide, you'll learn how to use Cython to improve Python's performance–up to 3000x– and to wrap C and C++ libraries in Python with ease.
Extreme sleeps: adventures of a wild camper, Phoebe Smith: Veteran globetrotter Phoebe Smith sets out to prove that outdoor adventures are available in the UK which rival anything found elsewhere in the world. In this sometimes scary, frequently funny and intriguing journey around the country, Phoebe attempts to discover and conquer its wildest places.
Photoshop CC: the missing manual, Lesa Snider
Developing web apps with Haskell and Yesod: safety-driven web development, Michael Snoyman
The best job in the world: how to make a living from following your dreams, Ben Southall: The true story of the man with the Best Job in the World The Best Job in the World is the story of how following your passions can lead to life-changing opportunities. Adventurer Ben Southall shares his experiences and lessons learned as the winner of the inaugural Tourism Queensland''s Best Job in the World campaign, and reveals how this has led to ongoing opportunities since.
Reality and dreams, Muriel Spark: Tom Richards has fallen from the crane while directing his latest film, 'The Hamburger Girl'. But he is now in hospital with broken ribs and a fractured hip, and a new director has taken his place. The screenplay, even the title, has been changed. Tom feels redundant and angry. As an array of nurses and relations pass in and out of his hospital bedroom, his real life and his imaginative life, as expressed in the films he directs, become inextricably intertwined, even inter-changeable.
Haircutting for dummies, J Elaine Spear: Do you want to cut and style your family's hair, but don't know where to begin? Relax! This guide shows you how to get salon- or barbershop-quality results on all types of hair–long, short, straight, curly, or kinky. You'll discover how to care for your tools and maintain a haircut while you trim big dollars off your budget. Explanations in plain English. Features tips for trimming and treating hair.–From publisher description.
Ballet for dummies, Scott Speck: An introduction to ballet covers ballet positions, using the barre, steps, jumps, partners, choreography, ballet mime, and classical and contemporary ballets.
The salt line, Elizabeth Spencer: "Spencer's refined, sensuous writing and laser insights inform this novel, as extraordinary as her other works."–Publishers Weekly At a certain point approaching the Mississippi coast, the air fills with the salt smell of the Gulf of Mexico. For all of the characters in Elizabeth Spencer's gracefully written novel, the salt line divides past and present, memory and longing, tranquillity and danger.
Echoes of the dead, Sally Spencer: The third book in the series featuring DCI Monika Paniatowski - When a recently released prisoner claims in a deathbed confession that he is innocent of the rape and murder of a young girl for which he was convicted twenty-two years earlier, DCI Monika Paniatowski is tasked to lead an unofficial investigation into his claims.
Blackstone and the new world: an Inspector Blackstone mystery, Sally Spencer: It is July 1900. Sam Blackstone has only gone to New York to pick up a prisoner, but he soon finds himself drafted in to investigate the murder of Inspector O'Brien, a man famed for rooting out police corruption. Working with Alex Meade, an enthusiastic young detective who worshipped O'Brien, Blackstone scours the depths - and the heights - of the city in search of the killer.
A walk with the dead, Sally Spencer: When a young girl, Jill Harris, is murdered, the case soon becomes personal for Monika Paniatowski. She saw the victim looking distressed only hours before she was killed, and Jill was the same age as her own daughter, Louisa. Driven by guilt and pity, Monika throws herself into the investigation, but both the chief constable, who is away, and Colin Beresford – her right-hand man – think she is too emotionally involved to handle it.
Blackstone and the wolf of Wall Street, Sally Spencer: Inspector Sam Blackstone and his partner Alan Meade investigate after reclusive millionaire William Holt is kidnapped from his Coney Island home and a huge ransom is demanded from the victim's sons.
Lambs to the slaughter, Sally Spencer: "The colliery village of Bellingsworth is already divided over an impending strike, so the last thing it needs is a murder, but that's exactly what it gets when a retired miner called Len Hopkins is found battered to death in his outside lavatory"–Dust jacket flap.
Death watch: a Chief Inspector Wooden novel, Sally Spencer: Angela Jackson has been missing for over twenty-four hours and, in the opinion of Dr. Stevenson, the psychiatrist who Woodend turns to for advice, her kidnapper will first torture and then kill her. With damaging strains operating within his own team, the more the investigation proceeds the less hope Woodend can see. And he knows deep within himself that he will fail in bringing Angela back alive ...
Dangerous games, Sally Spencer: Detective Chief Inspector Woodend finds himself confronting the work of a possible serial killer when a murdered man is found hanging from a bridge and another is found dangling from a crane.
Dying fall, Sally Spencer: A charred body is discovered in an abandoned cotton mill and the crime scene presents DCI Woodend and his team with many questions, but very few answers.
Blackstone and the endgame, Sally Spencer: December 1916. Inspector Sam Blackstone is suspicious when he is called to the office of Superintendent Brigham the new head of special branch and confused that Brigham seems to want to see him as little as Sam himself wishes to be there.
Fatal quest: Woodend's first case, Sally Spencer: Charlie Woodend has a murder to solve. Trouble is, nobody seems to want him to solve it not Eddie, a Liverpudlian thug sent to threaten him; not DCI Bentley; not Deputy Commissioner Naylor, whose word is law in Scotland Yard; not even the dead girl's mother herself. But Woodend cares. He will find the murderer, he promises himself, even if that means putting his career and perhaps even his own life on the line.
Best served cold, Sally Spencer: On the night the Whitebridge Players staged their last ever performance, the idealistic young actors in the company resolved that twenty years on they would return to the same theatre and stage the same play. But two decades later, old resentments have grown and new jealousies have germinated, and it is a very different company that returns to re-enact the Spanish Tragedy. The cast members all have their axes to grind and some have clear targets for those axes ...
Color me beautiful's looking your best: color, makeup, and style, Mary Spillane: Offers advice for choosing flattering colors and clothes and for creating an image to reflect personality.
Kat Wolfe takes the case, Lauren St John: When a landslide on the Jurassic Coast reveals a rare dragon dinosaur, best friends Kat Wolfe and Harper Lamb are thrilled, especially when stars and scientists come flocking to sleepy Bluebell Bay. But after they begin investigating a suspicious death, events spiral quickly out of control. Worse still, Kat's wild cat is in trouble.
Ship of Rome, John Stack: Atticus, captain of one of the ships of Rome's small coastal fleet, is from a Greek fishing family. Septimus, legionary commander, reluctantly ordered aboard ship, is from Rome - it could never be an easy alliance. But the arrival of a hostile fleet, more powerful than any Atticus has encountered, forces them to act together.
Captain of Rome, John Stack: "Atticus is the young captain of the Aquila, the flagship of the Roman navy's attack fleet. But his inexperienced commander's position has been bought, not earned. Bound to obey his superior, Atticus sails straight into a carefully-laid trap. In the brutal battle that follows, he pulls his men back from the brink of defeat only by disobeying orders. Summoned to Rome, Atticus will pay a high price for his defiance.
Master of Rome, John Stack: The young Greek captain Atticus is now a commander of the growing Roman navy, blockading a port near Tunis, when the Roman legions suffer terrible defeat by the the triumphant Carthaginian army, spearheaded by the elephant charges. Atticus and his crew are among the handful of survivors, and being the messenger of this news to the Senta in Rome brings Atticus political troubles.
Crying out loud, Cath Staincliffe: An abandoned baby on her doorstep significantly complicates the life and career of Manchester private investigator Sal Kilkenny, who is working on a difficult case involving a shattered client and a murder convict who has recanted a confession as part of a nefarious agenda.
The magpie tree, Katherine Stansfield
Out of the shadows, Mary Jane Staples: Times move on for the Adams family in East London, and as business prospers, there are new worries to deal with. A young woman arrives who is intent on ruining Sammy Adam's winter fashion show, and Sammy must deal with her unwelcome attention. Boots has to find a solution when one of his female employees tells him about a sinister visitor, and he also does some match-making.
Run your diesel vehicle on biofuels: a do-it-yourself guide, Jon Starbuck
The history of Cuba, Clifford L Staten: "A thorough examination of the history of Cuba, focusing primarily on the period from the revolution in 1959 to the present day"– Provided by publisher.
Blessing in disguise, Danielle Steel: Isabelle McAvoy is a private art consultant who started her career as a curator in an important downtown gallery in New York. Now she has her own clients who range from famous collectors to the newly rich, hungry to buy to show off their wealth and impress their friends. Her career is soaring, but her private life is messier. She has three children, each with different fathers: dreamy Theo, fierce and resentful Xela and kindly Oona.
Israel Since the Six-Day War: Tears of Joy, Tears of Sorrow, Leslie Stein: Completing his acclaimed trilogy on the history of Israel, Leslie Stein brings readers right up to contemporary events in Israel Since the Six-Day War. Stein vividly chronicles Israel''s wars and military engagements, but he also incorporates fascinating assessments of many other issues, including Israel's economic development, the nature of the PLO and Palestinian Authority, and Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.
Learning agile: understanding Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban, Andrew Stellman: Learning Agile is a comprehensive guide to the most popular agile methods, written in a light and engaging style that makes it easy for you to learn. Agile has revolutionized the way teams approach software development, but with dozens of agile methodologies to choose from, the decision to ""go agile"" can be tricky.
Beginning software engineering, Rod Stephens: Build better software with essential software engineering techniques Beginning Software Engineering teaches you the practical, hands-on skills needed to design and build robust, efficient, and consistently reliable software. Using jargon-free English, this book uses numerous case studies to demonstrate important concepts and techniques, and describes methods that can be applied to any programming language.
Peace on earth, Gordon Stevens: The lives of three families converge: a Jewish family finally allowed out of Russia after years of persecution; a Palestinian family displaced by the Israelis from their ancestral home in Bethlehem; an English family from Hereford, home of the SAS: hostage, highjacker, rescuer - but who is really the villain, who is really the victim?.
Victorian Ghost Stories, Mike Stocks: Six spine-tingling stories dug up and dusted down for today's readers. Enter the terrifying world of Victorian ghouls and ghostly apparitions - if you dare.
Dracula: the un-dead, Dacre Stoker: One by one, the band of heroes that defeated Dracula a quarter-century ago is being hunted down.
Alice's girls, Julia Stoneham
The girl at the farmhouse gate, Julia Stoneham
Muddy boots and silk stockings, Julia Stoneham: With so many men away fighting, it is the women left behind who must keep the country going, and when Alice Todd is abandoned by her husband, she must find a means to provide for herself and her young son. She is offered the job of looking after the group of land girls at Lower Post Stone Farm and soon discovers they each have a story – and some have secrets they'd rather not reveal.
Evie, Julia Stoneham: It is mid-December 1944 when eighteen-year-old Evie arrives at Post Stone Farm: the raw, winter cold and wartime rationing casts a shadow on the small community, but none as dark as her past. Choosing to join the Land Army, she longs for quiet days spent milking cows and collecting eggs. The other land girls have already formed close friendships, and quiet Evie barely makes a ripple when trying to blend into the group. But it is here she falls in love with Giorgio, an Italian POW.
The Usborne official astronaut's handbook, Louie Stowell: A funny and informative guide to how to become an astronaut, the training you must undertake, how you travel into space and what you do when you're up there.
The bell, the book, and the spellbinder, Brad Strickland: One dark, drippy day, when Byron & ldquo;Fergie & rdquo; Ferguson gets bored, he wonders what the last book in the library is. What he finds past the last set of shelves is a battered black cover with the Dewey decimal number 99.99S and a title as red as blood & mdash;The Book of True Wishes by Jarmyn Thanatos.
The hand of the necromancer, Brad Strickland: By donating a box full of strange objects, Professor Childermass gets his young friend Johnny Dixon a summer job at the Gudge Museum. Everything seems okay as Johnny mops the floors and dusts the artifacts. That is, until a sinister man named Mattheus Mergal shows up looking for the one item the professor held back to keep safe–a wooden hand carved by the evil wizard Esdrias Blackleash.
The wrath of the grinning ghost, Brad Strickland: On a trip to Florida with his father, Johnny Dixon visits a fortuneteller, and receives an eerie premonition. Inside the crystal ball Johnny sees a ghost-white face with long white hair and black eyes like puddles of oil, which screams, "The universe shall be mine!" Back home, Johnny's father falls unconscious, gravely ill in a way the doctors can't understand.
Girls' miscellany, Lottie Stride
Essentials of inorganic chemistry: for students of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and medicinal chemistry, Katja Strohfeldt-Venables: A comprehensive introduction to inorganic chemistry and, specifically, the science of metal-based drugs, Essentials of Inorganic Chemistry describes the basics of inorganic chemistry, including organometallic chemistry and radiochemistry, from a pharmaceutical perspective.
Madwoman on the bridge, Tong Su
My Bonnie: how dementia stole the love of my life, John Suchet
No man's land: the untold story of automation and QF72, Kevin Sullivan: A gripping account of how a major air disaster was averted, by the captain and former Top Gun pilot Instinctively, I release my pressure on the sidestick. Out of my subconscious, a survival technique from a previous life emerges: Neutralise! I'm not in control so I must neutralise controls. I never imagined I'd use this part of my military experience in a commercial airliner ...
Learning Scala: Practical Functional Programming for the JVM, Jason Swartz: Annotation Why learn Scala? You dont need to be a data scientist or distributed computing expert to appreciate this object-oriented functional programming language. This practical book provides a comprehensive yet approachable introduction to the language, complete with syntax diagrams, examples, and exercises. Youll start with Scala's core types and syntax before diving into higher-order functions and immutable data structures.
Deadly intent, Anna Sweeney: Maureen lies unconscious on a lonely track. Her husband blames a fellow holidaymaker at Nessa McDermott's country house on Ireland's enchanting Beara peninsula. Two days later, a man's body is found, strangled and dumped. Amid a frenzy of police, media and family pressures, former journalist Nessa has to find her own answers. Meanwhile, ambitious young policeman Redmond Joyce is also hell-bent on identifying the murderer, and conflict between them grows as they close in on the horrifying truth.
Tomorrow, Graham Swift: FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING MOTHERING SUNDAY AND LAST ORDERS, and reissued for the first time on the Scribner list, this is an intensely moving novel about a night that will change one family beyond recognition. On a June night Paula, a successful art dealer, lies awake, Mike, her husband of twenty-five years, asleep beside her. In nearby rooms their twin teenage children, Nick and Kate, sleep too. The next day, Paula knows, will define all their lives.
If I don't write it, nobody else will, Eric Sykes: The long awaited story of one of Britain's greatest comic legends. 'Some people walk on stage and the audience warms to them. You can't explain it, and you shouldn't try. It's an arrogant assumption to say you 'decide' to become a comedian. The audience decides for you.
Keeping mum: caring for someone with dementia, Marianne Talbot: "At 3am I was startled awake by the opening of the stairgate. Leaping out of bed I found Mum, clothes on over her pyjamas, grumbling she was fed up of being moved from pillar to post and was going home." When her mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Marianne Talbot decided she couldn't put her into a care home. Instead, for five years, she looked after her mum in her own home.
A dark and distant shore, Reay Tannahill: 'An ancient brooding castle ... a dispossessed child ... a lifelong passion for one errant man ... wars, crises and feuds ... ' WASHINGTON POST. Reay Tannahill's great bestseller is the story of an extraordinary woman's determination to win back her birthright - the remote and beautiful West Highland castle of Kinveil - sold by her father to a Glasgow merchant when she was seven years old.
Sinless, Sarah Tarkoff: "Set in a near future where good people are beautiful, and bad people are mysteriously punished with ugliness and even death"– Provided by publisher.
The office of the dead, Andrew Taylor: The final novel in Andrew Taylor's ground-breaking Roth trilogy, which was adapted into the acclaimed drama Fallen Angel. A powerful thriller for fans of S J Watson. Janet Byfield has everything Wendy Appleyard lacks: she's beautiful; she has a handsome husband, a clergyman on the verge of promotion; and most of all she has an adorable little daughter, Rosie. So when Wendy's life falls apart, it's to her oldest friend, Janet, that she turns.
Ask Alice: a novel, D J Taylor
Kept: a Victorian mystery, D J Taylor
Fire your Web guy!: Use WordPress to build your own Ecommerce website without any coding, Steven V Taylor: Build a beautiful, e-commerce ready website with no coding knowledge whatsoever for under 20! "Web Guys" tend to live in their mother's basement and work whenever they feel like it. They can be costly, unresponsive, slow and downright flakey. The good news for you is that you don't really need a Web Guy. There are tools available now.
Malamander, Thomas Taylor
Children of ruin, Adrian Tchaikovsky: Thousands of years ago, Earths terraforming programme took to the stars. On the world they called Nod, scientists discovered alien life but it was their mission to overwrite it with the memory of Earth. Then humanity's great empire fell, and the programme's decisions were lost to time. Aeons later, humanity and its new spider allies detected fragmentary radio signals between the stars. They dispatched an exploration vessel, hoping to find cousins from old Earth.
The Earth Kingdom chronicles collection, Michael Teitelbaum: This deluxe 559-page chapter book collection features five favorite Avatar tales! Boys and girls ages 6 to 10 will love these adventurous stories!.
All the ever afters: the untold story of Cinderella's stepmother, Danielle Teller: "In the vein of Wicked, The Woodcutter, and Boy, Snow, Bird, a reimagining of a classic tale, told from the perspective of Agnes, Cinderella's "evil" stepmother. We all know the story of Cinderella. Or do we? As rumours about the cruel upbringing of beautiful newlywed Princess Cinderella roil the kingdom, her stepmother, Agnes, who knows all too well about hardship, privately records the true story.
Bad blood, Aline Templeton: Marnie Bruce has hyperthymesia; she can remember everything she has ever seen. Everything except from one fateful night when she was eleven; she woke up in an isolated cottage with a head injury and her mother gone.Twenty years later Marnie heads back to Scotland seeking answers to what happened, but in the small town of Galloway, her mother's disappearance still burns in the air and Marnie's return looks set to tear open old wounds for many of the locals.
Third Sin, Aline Templeton: Pleasure is the highest good: the Cyrenaics practised the principle until the death of one from an overdose and the apparent suicide of another. Sobered, the group went their several ways. One heads to Canada, another disappears and a third is believed to have committed suicide, at least until his body turns up two years later in the wreck of a car swept up on to the Solway mud flats.
The daily face: 25 makeup looks for day, night, and everything in between!, Annamarie Tendler: Makeup artist Annamarie Tendler's Daily Face feature on her hugely popular Tumblr blog has inspired hundreds of thousands of followers. Now in her first book, she takes readers around the clock with 25 easy-to-achieve looks for everything from an afternoon first date to a retro-glam cocktail party or a sultry smoky-eyed late night. She even throws in some head-turning costume ideas. It's all about personal expression.
The quarry, Johan Theorin: "Old Jerry Morner lives quietly in an isolated house, deep in a Swedish forest, hurting no one. Or that's what he wants people to believe. It takes one spark and a can of petrol to expose the truth. The fire is deadly, Not for Jerry, but for the two strangers found burnt to death inside. His sons starts to search for answers. But he soon realises that some secrets are better left to the dead"–Page 4 of cover.
The Asylum, Johan Theorin: Jan has just started working at the Dell nursery. But this isn't your normal nursery. It's linked to a high-security asylum by a dimly-lit underground tunnel, used by the children to visit their parents, who just happen to be some of the most dangerous psychopaths in the country. And Jan has some mysterious reasons for being here. There's something he's not telling people about his past. And there's someone in the sylum who he really wants to see ... - Back cover.
Dover beach: love, life and death in wartime England, Leslie Thomas
Darkest Night, Tara Thomas: "Riveting...readers will not be able to put this book down." - RT Book Reviews on Deadly SecretIn the sultry streets of Charleston, one family, ruled by its powerful, take-no-prisoners sons, has risen to the top. But a merciless enemy is out to destroy them...and everyone they hold close...Exclusive bonus content available only in the print edition!SHE THOUGHT SHE'D LOST HIM FOREVERTilly Brock has learned–the hard way–how to take care of herself.
The Allotment Girls, Kate Thompson: During the Second World War, life in the iconic Bryant & May match factory is grimy and tough. Annie, Rose, Pearl and Millie carry on making matches for the British Army, with bombs raining down around them.Inspired by the Dig for Victory campaign, Annie persuades the owners to start Bryant & May allotment in the factory grounds. With plenty of sweat and toil, the girls eventually carve out a corner of the yard into a green plot full of life and colour.
The secret journals of Sherlock Holmes, June Thomson
The secret notebooks of Sherlock Holmes, June Thomson: One hundred years after Dr. Watson hid the manuscripts of Sherlock Holmes' most sensitive cases in the vaults of a Charing Cross Bank, the principals are dead and safe from scandal. The case histories are slowly being released to the world.
Beyond all evil, June Thomson: June Thomson and Giselle Ross are inextricably linked by two unspeakable acts of evil. On the same day, a few miles apart, their estranged husbands slaughtered their children. The murders were not driven by rage, or committed in moments of madness. They were planned, and carried out with chilling precision, to inflict the worst pain imaginable. une and Giselle did not know each other.
Round is a mooncake: a book of shapes, Roseanne Thong: As a little girl discovers things round, square, and rectangular in her urban neighborhood, she is reminded of her Chinese American culture.
Red is a dragon: a book of colors, Roseanne Thong: A Chinese American girl provides rhyming descriptions of the great variety of colors she sees around her, from the red of a dragon, firecrackers, and lychees to the brown of her teddy bear.
Leading with your legacy in mind: building lasting value in business and life, Andrew L Thorn: Unfolds an entirely new perspective on legacy issues and invites the reader to shift his or her thinking from goals to aspirations, from balance to focus, from results to commitments, from achieving to becoming, and from outcomes to actions. Including the instructive and inspiring stories of leaders working on legacy issues while improving their organizations, this book contains transformative action steps and prescriptive exercises that will improve your company and your life.
Love and marriage: married life doesn't alway run smoothly, Margaret Thornton: 1957. Newly-wed Val Walker is looking forward to starting a family. Her best friend, the previously flighty Cissie, is expecting her second child, content to settle down to full-time motherhood. Their mutual friend Janice, having just got engaged to boyfriend Paul, is looking forward to wedded bliss. But life doesn't always turn out as one would expect. Val doesn't find it as easy as she'd expected to fall pregnant with her longed-for first baby.
To a mountain in Tibet, Colin Thubron: Mount Kailas is the most sacred of the world's mountains - holy to one fifth of humanity. Isolated beyond the central Himalayas, it is claimed by myth to be the source of the universe created from cosmic waters and the mind of Brahma. Its summit has never been scaled, but for centuries the mountain has been ritually circled by Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims.
The winter garden, Jane Thynne
A war of flowers, Jane Thynne: August, 1938. Paris is a city living on its nerves and the threat of war hangs heavy as a distant thunderstorm on a summer's day. British actress, Clara Vine, is in Paris to film her latest movie, having left Berlin under a cloud. Joseph Goebbels has become increasingly suspicious that Clara has been mingling in Berlin society and passing snippets of information to her contacts in the British Embassy.
Take the A-train, Mark Timlin
Ashes by now, Mark Timlin
A good year for the roses, Mark Timlin: Nick Sharman is nobody's favorite person. Ex-cop, ex-doper, invalided out of the Met after a stray bullet in the foot saved him from an investigation into the missing evidence from a drugs haul. The cops don't like him. The villains don't like him. Sharman is unemployable. So he's hired himself an office and set up shop as a private investigator in his south London patch. Divorces and debt-collecting were what he expected. What he gets is Patsy Bright, young, pretty, and missing.
Gun street girl, Mark Timlin: Third in the Nick Sharman crime series, from the Spillane of Brit NoirIt starts when Nick Sharman's eye is caught by a woman in a fashionable West End store. She is young, beautiful, classyand she is shoplifting. In a moment of gallantry, Sharman saves her from the indignity of being caught. The next thing he knows Elizabeth Pike is his client. One evening a few weeks before, her father, multimillionaire Sir Robert Pike, took his old service revolver and blew a hole in his head.
The turnaround, Mark Timlin: Disliked by Old Bill and villains alike, South London private eye Nick Sharman attracts trouble like the proverbial magnet. When businessman James Webb asks Sharman to find out who murdered his sister, her husband and two young children, the trail's been cold for over a year; the original police investigators had found nothing - no clues, no witnesses, no motive. There isn't much to go on.
Zip gun boogie, Mark Timlin: It's time for another rock and roll case. American rock gods Pandora's Box are cutting their new album in London but someone has wiped the tapes and one of the band is in hospital after an OD. Enter Sharman, who has been volunteered by Chris Kennedy-Sloane to solve the mess. Before Nick knows it, he is dating the lead singer Ninotchka; which is a week's work in itself.
Beginning HTML5 & CSS3 for dummies, Ed Tittel: Your full-color, friendly guide to getting started with HTML5 and CSS3! HTML and CSS are essential tools for creating dynamic websites and help make your websites even more effective and unique. This friendly-but-straightforward guide gets you started with the basics of the latest versions of HTML and CSS: HTML5 and CSS3.
Basil and the royal dare, Eve Titus: With Sherlock Holmes away on a case, Basil and Doctor Dawson find themselves at loose ends until an urgent message arrives: Basil's services are required by the noblemice of Marlborough House! Marlborough House is the home of Edward, the Prince of Wales (second child and eldest son of Queen Victoria) who lives there with various children and family members. Unbeknownst to the human royals, there is a corresponding clan of noblemice living there as well.
Orders from Berlin, Simon Tolkien
Final witness, Simon Tolkien
Send me no flowers, Jenny Tomlin: The story of a young woman's fight for survival. Donna Stewart's family is poor but respectable and hard working. Donna is beautiful and clever - about to go up to university. Celebrating her exam results with her friends at a club, she meets Danny Lester, ten years older, much richer, a businessman - he sweeps her off her feet. Despite warnings from friends and family, Donna enjoys Danny's wild streak. She believes this is the man she will marry and live with happy ever after.
The elephant in the room: one fat man's quest to get smaller in a growing America, Tommy Tomlinson: "Tommy Tomlinson's remarkably intimate and insightful memoir of his life as a fat man. When he was almost fifty years old, Tomlinson weighed an astonishing–and dangerous–460 pounds, at risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, unable to climb a flight of stairs without having to catch his breath, or travel on an airplane without buying two seats. Raised in a family that loved food, he had been aware of the problem for years, seeing doctors and trying diets from the time he was a preteen.
The 100 best novels in translation, Boyd Tonkin: A list and commentary on 100 key fiction titles translated into English from languages worldwide, spanning 300 years.
Feng shui dictionary, Lillian Too: A Portable A to Z The ancient art of Feng Shui has been practised in China for thousands of years, and Lillian Too has introduced this art to the millions of people around the world looking to bring good luck and prosperity to their homes. In the unique Feng Shui Dictionary, Lillian takes us through all of the terms and practices associated with Chinese Feng Shui.
Blood in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: "Thea Osborne and her faithful spaniel, Hepzie, have taken on a house-sitting assignment in the charming Cotswold village of Temple Guiting. But as always, an idyllic village can harbour a disquieting number of secrets and when a skeleton is discovered at the roots of an old beech tree, Thea is grateful for the presence of her partner DS Phil Hollis. There is no concrete evidence as to who the bones belonged to although it isn't long before theories and rumours abound.
Grave in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: Undertaker Drew Slocombe is not having a good day. His business is failing, the car needs an MOT and he's driven 120 miles to the Cotswolds to carry out the late Greta Simmond's final wishes. Unfortunately, when he gets there, a string of bureaucratic mistakes means that he's now the chief suspect of a murder inquiry. Thea Osborne and her loyal spaniel Hepzie are house-sitting at Greta Simmonds' house, which is currently between ownership.
A Cotswold mystery, Rebecca Tope: Thea Osborne and her trusty spaniel, Hepzie, have been asked by the Montgomerys to look after their house in Blockley while they take a much-needed holiday. Their elderly mother, Granny Gardner, shouldn't be any trouble–although she is slightly forgetful. Thea settles in easily enough, and the arrival of Jessica, Thea's daughter, is a welcome surprise. Granny's behaviour is a little peculiar, but so too are the Montgomerys' instructions to keep her trapped in the house ...
A Cotswold ordeal, Rebecca Tope: Thea Osborne embarks on her second housesitting assignment with very few worries, after her first disastrous venture during which she became entangled in a murder case. But the Phillips are obviously a laid back family, and there is little to do but tend and ailing pony and feed various furry pets and farmyard birds. However, it seems Thea is jinxed as an apparent suicide takes place in one of the barns.
A market for murder, Rebecca Tope: Karen Slocombe isn't sure why she visited the supermarket that day – as a member of the Food Chain Group and a stallholder at local farmers' markets, SuperFare is a place she would normally avoid. Luckily for Karen, she leaves moments before a bomb explodes, destroying the front of the store. Only a few days later, while manning her stall at Bradbourne Farmers' Market, Karen finds herself in the midst of another horrific crime. Peter Grafton, a fellow stallholder, is murdered in front of her.
Shadows in the cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: When Thea Osborne agrees at the last minute to house-sit for Oliver Meadows, she expects a few days of peace with her spaniel, Hepzie. Uncomfortable with the news of her mother?s sudden involvement with an old flame, and herself unsure of how to deal with her feelings for Drew Slocombe, Thea hopes that some time alone in the historic town of Winchcombe will help to clear her head.
Malice in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: Thea Osborne, accompanied by her beloved spaniel Hepzie, has had her fair share of unfortunate occurrences while house-sitting. Her new assignment for the mysterious Yvonne Parker is no exception. The somewhat unsettling village of Snowshill has Thea on edge as soon as she arrives, and soon enough she becomes entangled in another horrifying murder.
Trouble in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: Thea Osborne hopes to spend a quiet Christmas house-sitting for the Shepherds in the picturesque Cotswold village of Stanton, close to Broadway. Walks in the local countryside with the dogs and perhaps a meal in the pub are all the excitement she wants. When her arrival at the village coincides with the funeral of local businessman Douglas Callendar, found electrocuted in his bath, Thea's interest is stirred but the onset of flu threatens to prevent any sleuthing.
The Coniston case, Rebecca Tope: Valentine's Day is fast approaching and Persimmon 'Simmy' Brown's flower shop near Lake Windermere is doing good business. But when Simmy receives a string of anonymous delivery orders, each one causing their recipient great distress, she begins to suspect that the messages they contain mask a sinister intent. When one of the recipients disappears, it would seem that her worst fears have been confirmed.
Fear in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: Following a string of disastrous house-sitting assignments, and with troubles in her recent personal life, Thea Osborne is understandably apprehensive about her latest commission: a wintery month in an isolated farmhouse with only an assortment of animals, including her loyal spaniel Hepzie, for company.–From Content Reserve screen.
A Cotswold killing, Rebecca Tope: Duntisbourne Abbots is a timeless and quintessentially English village nestled in the fertile hills of the Cotswolds in peaceful Gloucestershire. Recently widowed Thea Osbourne fears three weeks house-sitting there may prove a little dull, but her first night's sleep at Brook View is broken by a piercing scream. She assures herself it was only a fox and nothing more sinister, but then a body turns up ...
Revenge in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: Thea Osborne is determined to avoid trouble during her latest commission house-sitting in the pretty Cotswold village of Daglingworth. Anticipating a relaxing two weeks spent looking after an old corgi and a hibernating tortoise, spiced with phone calls to boyfriend Drew Slocombe, Thea settles down quite contentedly ? for about half a day. Until, that is, a dead body is discovered in a nearby quarry.
Crisis in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: Thea and Drew have been married for a year and are settled in the village of Broad Campden, but Thea is chafing at the domestic routines she is expected to devote herself to, missing the novelty and adventure that house-sitting used to bring. When a routine burial exposes the secrets of the deceased, Drew finds himself caught in the middle of a family feud, in which he feels he is on the wrong side, and Thea's inquisitiveness and penchant for solving crimes draws her in too.
Slaughter in the Cotswolds, Rebecca Tope: Thea throws herself into house-sitting for Babs and Cedric Angell in Lower Slaughter following her beloved father's death–anything to keep her busy and away from some of her rather difficult relatives. Although it's lonely, she has her spaniel Hepzie for company, and keeping the house in order and looking after the Angells' menagerie of animals does the trick for a short period of time.
Trespass, Rose Tremain: "In a silent valley in southern France stands an isolated stone farmhouse, the Mas Lunel. Aramon, the owner, is so haunted by his violent past that he's become incapable of all meaningful action, letting his hunting dogs starve and his land go to ruin. Meanwhile, his sister Audrun, alone in her modern bungalow within sight of the Mas Lunel, dreams of exacting retribution for the unspoken betrayals that have blighted her life.
Tony's wife, Adriana Trigiani: Chi Chi Donatelli and Saverio Armandonada meet one summer on the Jersey shore before World War II. Chi Chi is a talented and ambitious singer-songwriter working in a local blouse factory looking for her big break, while Saverio, a singer already on the rise, is fronting a touring band and has the good looks and smooth vocals that make success seem assured.
The other family, Joanna Trollope
A Shot in the Dark: a Twitten Mystery, Lynne Truss: After the notorious 'Middle Street Massacre' of 1951, when the majority of Brighton's criminals wiped one another out in a vicious battle as the local police force enjoyed a brief stop en route for an ice cream, Inspector Steine rather enjoys life as a policeman. No criminals, no crime, no stress. He just wishes Sergeant Brunswick would stop insisting that perhaps not every criminal was wiped out that fateful day.
A certain age, Lynne Truss: 'A Certain Age' focuses on six women, each around 40 years of age, each defined by a family relationship, a mother, a daughter, and so on. These monologues are in the vein of Bridget Jones plus ten years.
Cocktails at dinner: daring pairings of delicious dishes and enticing mixed drinks, Michael Turback
Josie Under Fire: the Historical House, Ann Turnbull: 1941: Josie can't understand why her brother is a conscientious objector to the war. But after moving to No. 6 Chelsea Walk and struggling to fit in at her new school, she learns the importance of standing up for her beliefs.
Gift wrapped, Peter Turnbull: When four postcards are sent anonymously to an advice centre, each with the word "murder" scribbled in a foreign language and the same precise OS map reference, DCI Hennessey and his team visit the sinister location and make a chilling discovery: the body of a professional man who had been reported missing ten years earlier. Who sent the postcards, and why so long after the crime? As Hennessey and his team investigate they find themselves drawn into a puzzling and dangerous investigation.
Denial of murder, Peter Turnbull: When the bodies of two murder victims are discovered within twenty-four hours of each other at the same location, each with a similar cause of death, Vicary and his team are drawn into a complex investigation which leads them to the door of a criminal mastermind.
Wooing Cadie McCaffrey, Bethany Turner: When Cadie McCaffrey breaks up with her adorably oblivious boyfriend, he determines to win her back by pulling out every ""foolproof"" romantic comedy tactic he's ever seen.
Jungle survival, Tracey Turner: If you have never paddled down the Amazon River or been stung by a scorpion or gone without food for a day, then this book is for you. Your inner wimp will find loads of crazy stuff on how to survive or avoid the dangers and hazards of staying alive and healthy in the jungle.
The Geneva deception, James Twining
Crooked herring, L C Tyler: Ethelred Tressider, mid-list crime writer, is surprised when fellow author Henry Holiday unexpectedly turns up on his doorstep. He's even more surprised when Henry confesses that he may have committed murder while drunk on New Year's Eve. Though he has little recollection of the night, Henry fears he may have killed drinking companion and fellow crime writer Crispin Vynall, and asks Ethelred to discreetly make enquiries in order to discover the truth.
Herring on the Nile, L C Tyler: In a desperate attempt to revive his writing career, Ethelred Tressider books a cruise down the Nile River along with his agent Elsie, only to discover that a murderer is on the loose somewhere onboard the ship.
The herring in the library, L C Tyler: When literary agent Elsie Thirkettle is invited to accompany tall but obscure crime-writer Ethelred Tressider to dinner at Muntham Court, she is looking forward to sneering at his posh friends. What she is not expecting is that, half way through the evening, her host will be found strangled in his locked study. Since there is no way that a murderer could have escaped, the police conclude that Sir Robert Muntham has killed himself.
War stories: 37 epic tales of courage, duty, and valor, Lamar Underwood: In War Stories - a jumbo book of great stories about the military and war - editor Lamar Underwood has pulled together some of the finest writings about war-fighting that capture readers imaginations. It includes legendary tales from the French and Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Great War, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq - more than 250 years of warfare from colonial times up through the present day.
Couples, John Updike: Couples is the book that has been assailed for its complete frankness and praised as an artful, seductive, savagely graphic portrait of love, marriage and adultery in America. But be it damned or hailed, Couples drew back the curtain forever on sex in suburbia in the late 20th century. A classic, it's one of those books that will be read and remembered for a long time to come.
Eggs on Legs, Jean Ure: Gems is a series of books written specifically for struggling girl readers. In this title Lara is tired of being second best next to her smarmy cousin Nathan. The town's annual writing competition is coming up, but she has no ideas! If only something would drop into her head. Suddenly, she finds an 'egg thing' in the compost heap in her garden. When the egg starts making strange squeaking sounds, she knows she has to rescue it! In the dead of night, there are strange lights from the garden.
America and WWI: a traveler's guide, Mark D Van Ells
Hercules, Fred Van Lente: Hercules battled gods, men and monsters in a lifetime of violence and destruction. Today, Hercules is best known for his 'twelve labours', a series of near-impossible tasks assigned to him as punishment for the killing of his wife and children. During those tasks, he slew the multi-headed hydra, wrestled with Cerberus, hound of the underworld, and stole the girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Yet even when his labours were done, his adventures continued.
Alaskan hideout, Sarah Varland: Mission: safeguard his ex-And the son she kept secretSomeone's stalking Emma Bass and her little boy, and the only person she can turn to is her ex-boyfriend, Tyler Dawson. Arriving in his Alaskan town with the son he doesn't know exists, though, Emma finds facing Tyler just as hard as outrunning her would-be killer. Now they must overcome their past...if they want to live to claim a second chance at a shared future.
Lady speaks: uncovering the secrets of the Mona Lisa, W N Varvel
Classics novels collection, Jules Verne
The librarian, Salley Vickers
The far field: a novel, Madhuri Vijay: "The Far Field follows a complicated flaneuse across the Indian subcontinent as she reckons with her past, her desires, and the tumultuous present. In the wake of her mother's death, Kalyani, a privileged and restless young woman from Bangalore, sets out for a remote Himalayan village in the troubled northern region of Kashmir.
Tony Visconti: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn boy: the autobiography, Tony Visconti
Forest fairy crafts: enchanting fairies & felt friends from simple supplies - 28+ projects to create and share, Lenka Vodicka-Paredes: This how-to book offers 28 enchanting projects perfect for budding sewists. Your child will design his or her own fairies and accessories.
Come a stranger, Cynthia Voigt: A dashed dream leads to a rash decision in the fifth instalment of Cynthia Voigt's Tillerman cycle. Mina Smiths lives to dance, so her scholarship to ballet camp seems like a dream come true. She doesn't even mind being the only black girl in the troupe–that is, until she is told she'll never be a classical dancer. It's then that Mina begins to face some difficult truths about race and identity and transfers her passion for dance to Tamer Shipp, the summer minister for her church.
Vegan dinner party: comforting vegan dishes for any occasion, Sandra Vungi: Vegan Dinner Party contains only the best selection of amazingly tasty recipes that will make your family and friends fall in love with all these new yet comforting tastes. Guests at your vegan dinner party will talk about these recipes for years to come! Vegan Dinner Party has you covered from soups, salads, and spreads to main dishes and cakes. You can even find a whole selection of dreamy no bake desserts and a barbecue and Christmas special.
Sweet on you, Becky Wade: Britt and Zander have been best friends since they met thirteen years ago, but unbeknownst to Britt, Zander has been in love with her for just as long. When Zander's uncle dies of mysterious causes, he returns to Washington to investigate.
Notorious murders of the twentieth century, Stephen Wade: The word 'murder' has always attracted widespread local and national media coverage. Once known, the story becomes the subject of discussion in a variety of places throughout the land. Some grisly tales become part of a culture that lives on for generations, whilst others, even by some of the worst serial killers, are soon forgotten. In this book experienced crime historian Stephen Wade has gathered together a collection of murders covering the entire twentieth century.
The everything kids' astronomy book: blast into outer space with stellar facts, intergalactic trivia, and out-of-this-world puzzles, Kathi Wagner: Explores the field of astronomy, including how galaxies like the Milky Way were built, why the Earth spins and how gravity works, what comets and asteroids are made of and how they affect planets, the truth about the man in the moon, why mars is so how and what those rings around Saturn are, and what scientists think about aliens and life in outer space. Includes activities.
Make: JavaScript robotics, Rick Waldron: JavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen rock star programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way. Experience with JavaScript is a prerequisite.
Hamish and the monster patrol, Danny Wallace: Things are afoot in Starkley... again! Out in the ocean something's on the move ... something BIG ... something that might change everything ...
The daffodil mystery, Edgar Wallace: A fantastic mystery novel from the prolific crime writer Edgar Wallace. Mr. Thornton Lyne, minor poet and head of Lyne's Stores, was found dead in Hyde Park, murdered undoutedly! The clues were numerous but contradictory. Wallace has the distinction of having more films adapted from his novels than any other author: over 160! He is best known as the co-creator of the classic King Kong.
The angel of terror, Edgar Wallace: Jack Glover of Rennet, Glover and Simpson does not believe his cousin Meredith killed Bulford. Meredith's father was an eccentric and unless Meredith is married by the age of thirty his sister inherits everything. She is dead and Meredith, now in prison, is thirty next Monday. Meanwhile Lydia Beale is struggling to pay her dead father's creditors. When Glover offers her money she is shocked. However, despite the strange conditions attached, it is a proposal she cannot afford to ignore.
The Clue of the Twisted Candle, Edgar Wallace: A fantastic mystery novel from the prolific crime writer Edgar Wallace. Remington Kara, a rich Greek man who is paranoid about being murdered, is found dead inside his "burglar-proof" bedroom. How did the killer manage to get inside? Assistant Commissioner of Police T.X. Meredith must investigate.
Madam President: a novel, Nicolle Wallace: Madam President Charlotte Kramer, the forty-fifth President of the United States, has done the unprecedented in allowing a network news team to document a day in her life–and that of her most senior staff. But while twenty news cameras are embedded with the president, the unthinkable happens: five major attacks are levelled on US soil.
The uninhabitable earth: a story of the future, David Wallace-Wells: It is worse, much worse, than you think. The slowness of climate change is a fairy tale, perhaps as pernicious as the one that says it isn't happening at all, and if your anxiety about it is dominated by fears of sea-level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of what terrors are possible, even within the lifetime of a teenager today.
The strange and beautiful sorrows of Ava Lavender, Leslye J Walton: This is a mesmerizing, lyrical tale of the bright and dark sides of love and desire. Foolish love appears to be a Roux family birthright. And for Ava Lavender, a girl born with the wings of a bird, it is an ominous thing to inherit. In her quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to join her peers, sixteen-year-old Ava ventures into the wider world. But it is a dangerous world for a naive girl a world which may view her as girl or angel.
Programming Scala, Dean Wampler: Get up to speed on Scala, the JVM language that offers all the benefits of a modern object model, functional programming, and an advanced type system. Packed with code examples, this comprehensive book shows you how to be productive with the language and ecosystem right away, and explains why Scala is ideal for today's highly scalable, data-centric applications that support concurrency and distribution.
HOME REMEDIES, Xuan Juliana Wang
Special forces vehicles: 1940 to the present day: rare photographs from wartime archives, Pat Ware
Social media design for dummies, Janine Warner: Whether you're trying to attract a new employer or get new fans to notice your brand, your social media profiles need to distinguish you from the masses. Packed with the secrets behind the hottest Facebook timelines, Twitter backgrounds, and LinkedIn profiles, this fun-but-straightforward guide shows you how to create eye-catching social media profiles with a professional, cohesive design.
A dark secret, Casey Watson: Just when Casey thinks her foster care duties are done, she's asked to look after Sam, a troubled nine-year-old with a violent streak who drove his previous guardians to release him of their care. It soon unfolds, however, that this is no simple case. Determined to get to the root of Sam's behaviour, Casey is committed to uncover his mysterious past only to find out something far darker than she ever imagined.
Bed of roses, Daisy Waugh
Melting the snow on Hester street, Daisy Waugh
Last dance with Valentino, Daisy Waugh: Introducing the perfect Summer read for 2006. Bordeaux Housewives is a new romantic comedy combining a heady mix of sunshine, sex, Sancerre and secrets. When an ordinary English family swap dreary suburbia and the rat race for the glorious countryside of France they have no idea just how much their lives are going to change. For in addition to the culture shock, they have been selected to appear in a reality TV show about their Good Life lifestyle.
The umbrella academy. Volume 1, Apocalypse suite, Gerard Way: In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who had previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, 'To save the world.' These seven children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers.
A debutante in disguise, Eleanor Webster: A society lady...with a secret! Determined to help people, Letty Barton leads a double life - she's a trained doctor! No one must know 'Dr. Hatfield' is actually a woman. Called to an emergency, she comes face-to-face with her patient's brother, Lord Anthony Ashcroft. They'd once shared a spark-filled flirtation - now he's a brooding, scarred war hero.
Digital disciplines: attaining market leadership via the cloud, big data, social, mobile, and the internet of things, Joe Weinman: "Leverage digital technologies to achieve competitive advantage through better processes, products, customer relationships and innovation How does Information Technology enable competitive advantage? Digital Disciplines details four strategies that exploit today's digital technologies to create unparalleled customer value.
Up, up, and oy vey!: how Jewish history, culture, and values shaped the comic book superhero, Simcha Weinstein: Barricade Books re-introduces Up, Up, and Oy Vey to the book publishing world. From the birth of Krypton in Cleveland to the Caped Crusader, the Incredible Hulk, Spider Man, the X-Men and more, Up, Up, and Oy Vey chronicles the story about the origins of the most famous superheroes.
Captive queen: a novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Alison Weir
Isabella: she-wolf of France, Queen of England, Alison Weir
Children of England: the heirs of King Henry VIII, 1547-1558, Alison Weir
Elizabeth of York: a Tudor queen and her world, Alison Weir: New York Times Her birth was greeted with as much pomp and ceremony as that of a male heir. The first child of King Edward IV, Elizabeth enjoyed all the glittering trappings of royalty. But after the death of her father; the disappearance and probable murder of her brothers–the Princes in the Tower; and the usurpation of the throne by her calculating uncle Richard III, Elizabeth found her world turned upside-down: She and her siblings were declared bastards.
Henry VIII: the king and his court, Alison Weir: Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent - and dangerous - courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, personal biography of this charismatic monarch been set against the cultural, social, and political background of his glittering court and the splendor of his many sumptuous palaces.
Mary Boleyn: the mistress of kings, Alison Weir: Presents a historical profile of Henry VIII's mistress and the sister of Anne Boleyn, examining her affair with Francis I of France, rise and fall in the Tudor court, and obscure later years after she married for love.
The six wives of Henry VIII, Alison Weir: Well-documented portraits of each of King Henry the VIII's 6 wives. The lives and fates of King Henry VIII's legendary six wives are laid bare in a vivid, in-depth account that is set against the colorful, tempestuous background of the Tudor era.
Mantrapped, Fay Weldon
Praxis, Fay Weldon: A portrait of a woman through time. Controversial, disturbing and witty-Fay Weldon's most ambitious novel. Praxis Duveen is a truly modern heroine, buffeted and battered by life, by women and by men, by herself - wry, funny, pretty innocent, knowing - yet surviving. Her story begins in the 1920s in the seaside town of Brighton. When we leave her in the in 1970s, in London, she has become - despite herself - a world-famous women's leader.
The rules of life, Fay Weldon: A voice beyond the grave provides us with the rules of life, love and laundry. By bestselling author Fay Weldon. Gabriella Sumpter is dead. But in 2004, her voice returns, from beyond the grave, to recall the details of what she calls 'the course of a selfish and most agreeable life' - her own. She tells of her longtime lover, TImothy Tovey, and the battles with Janice, his wife ... of Stavros, her 'greek waiter' ... of Walter James, who burns down her house in a fit of jealous pique.
Growing Rich, Fay Weldon: A turbine-driven fantasy of love and revenge, values and morals. Carmen is sixteen when she catches Bernard Bellamy's eye. Unfortunately for Carmen, Bernard has just made a deal with the devil: his mortal soul in exchange for the fulfilment of all his desires. And he wants Carmen to be his wife.
Monster Planet, David Wellington: Surviving the end of the world was the easy part? It's twelve years since the dead came back. Ravening, mindless zombies have devoured almost every living thing on the planet. The few, scattered survivors are surviving on canned goods and a refusal to give in and die. They are lead by Ayaan, a former child soldier turned brilliant strategist. She's twenty-eight years old, in a world where the average life expectancy is twenty-five.
Monster nation: a zombie novel, David Wellington: This is where it begins. This is where the end of the world begins? She wakes up alone and feeling like she's half-dead. She can't remember her name. She staggers outside, looking for help–and that's when she sees that the dead have returned to life, that zombies are running in the streets and devouring the living. And she's one of them. She isn't breathing. The zombies leave her alone. Because they know she's one of their kind.
Monster Island, David Wellington: Welcome to New York City, Population Zero? The power grid has collapsed. There is no running water, no light, no heat. The massive neon signs of Times Square are dark now, and the subway trains crouch silent in their tunnels, waiting for commuters who will never return. An epidemic of staggering lethality has passed over the city and left nothing living in its wake. And yet the city is not deserted. The dead have returned to life, and they're hungry.
Cat in trouble, Rachel Wells: Alfie is everyone's favourite cat. A big ball of grey fur who changes the lives of every family he meets. When the Clover family move into Alfie's neighbourhood he soon makes friends with eight-year-old Stanley Clover. Stanley wants to be a famous explorer and takes Alfie along on his adventures. But Alfie soon realises that Stanley is unhappy. He is jealous of his talented sister Viola and feels ignored by his mum and dad who only ever seem to notice him when he gets into trouble.
Leviathan, Scott Westerfeld: It is the beginning of the 20th century, 80 years after Darwin established the foundations of modern biology. But in the world of Leviathan these discoveries changed history more dramatically than in our own. England and France have perfected the the techniques of species fabrication, resulting in a glorious age of Edwardian biotechnology. In this world, Prince Aleksandar is on the run from those who would deny him his inheritance.
Street kid: one child's desperate fight for survival, Judy Westwater: John Peel's programme Home Truths first brought Judy's moving childhood story to light ' Abducted by her psychotic spiritualist father and kept like a dog in the backyard, brutalised at the hands of nuns in a Manchester orphanage, and left to live wild on the streets. But Judy survived and today has founded 7 children's centres in South Africa. John Peel first brought Judy's moving childhood story to light on 'Home Truths'.
I can't believe it's vegan! Volume 4: all American comfort food truck stop, diner and lunch counter classics: our top 10 all-time favorite kitchen-tested, family-feeding, down home delicious American road food recipes, Felix Whelan: Now you can "Live like a vegan, but eat like an American!" with these 100% "veganized" all-American truck stop, diner, and lunch counter "Road Food" favourites! "Meatless" does not equal "Boring". Probably the biggest obstacle preventing most Americans, even those who feel powerfully drawn to the ethics of a meat-free lifestyle, from going vegetarian or full vegan is fear of the unknown.
Journey of a lifetime, Alan Whicker
The king's diamond, Weem Whitaker
A reluctant belle, Beth White: With the Civil War over, Mississippi Belle Joelle Daughtry wants to establish a school to teach freed slaves. But she might have to form an alliance with her childhood nemesis and reveal her deepest secret to make changes in her world–and her heart.
The number of love, Roseanna M White: During the Great War, Margot spends her days deciphering intercepted messages, until a sudden loss turns her world upside down. Drake returns wounded from the field, followed by a destructive enemy. Immediately smitten with Margot, Drake convince attempts to convince her that sometimes life's answers lie in the heart.
The once and future king, T H White
The 5:2 bikini diet, Jacqueline Whitehart
Apollo 11: the inside story, David Whitehouse: The amazing inside story of Apollo 11 - The Right Stuff for a new generation.
Organic gardening for dummies, Ann Whitman: From maintaining your lawn and choosing problem-free plants to growing hearty fruits and vegetables, you'll discover how to stay organic year-round.
Painting the visual impression, Richard Whitney: This book teaches the fundamentals of representational painting that artists can use to help them paint in a realistic manner. Listed in order of importance to help the working painter logically solve problems. An Index of Ideas helps the artist commit them to memory. There are 42 full color paintings included. The first half covers principles of composition and drawing. The rest covers the impressionistic approach to painting nature in a broad manner with simplicity of detail.
Cured, Bethany Wiggins: Now cured, Fiona Tarsis and her twin, Jonah, set out to find their mother with the help of Bowen and former neighbor Jacqui, planning to spread the cure along the way, but raiders will do anything to stop them and new ally Kevin may have ties to those raiders.
Bayonets along the border, John Wilcox: North West India, July 1897. Simon and Alice Fonthill are travelling with their old friend Jenkins to Marden, India for an anniversary party with the Guides Corps. But when they are ambushed on their journey, they realise that the land may not be as peaceful as they first believed. On arrival at Marden their suspicions are confirmed when they are told of fresh trouble from the Pathans leading Simon and Jenkins join the charge to protect a nearby Fort.
Kiss me like a stranger: my search for love and art, Gene Wilder
The bloodstone affair, Emma Wildes: A dark presence that can't be ignored ... Bloodstone Manor is the most infamous haunted house in England, a place where ancient legends and old mysteries linger amid cold walls. Gavin St. John makes his life's work ferreting out the secrets of the restless dead. Summoned to Yorkshire, the last thing he expects to find is the woman of his dreams. Carlotta Stone is frightened by the inexplicable happenings in her home, but powerless to stop them. When the handsome Mr. St.
The steampunk adventurer's guide: contraptions, creations, and curiosities anyone can make, Thomas Willeford: Steampunk stalwart Thomas Willeford cordially invites you on an adventure–one in which you get to build ingenious devices of your own! Lavishly illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Phil Foglio, The Steampunk Adventurer's Guide: Contraptions, Creations, and Curiosities Anyone Can Make presents 10 intriguing projects ideal for makers of all ages and skill levels, woven into an epic tale of mystery and pursuit.
The prodigal wife, Marcia Willett
Echoes of the dance, Marcia Willett
The summer house, Marcia Willett
The birdcage, Marcia Willett
Indian summer, Marcia Willett: Some memories are best forgotten . . . Others won't ever go away. For Kit, the quiet Devon village she visits every year is the perfect retreat. But this summer, she arrives with a heart in turmoil: years have passed since Kit last saw Jake, but now he has written asking to meet again.For Mungo, the village is simply home and the ideal getaway for friends, like Kit, even if he aches at the old memories they bring - and the secrets they stir in him.
Medical medium liver rescue: answers to eczema, psoriasis, diabetes, strep, acne, gout, bloating, gallstones, adrenal stress, fatigue, fatty liver, weight issues, SIBO & autoimmune disease, Anthony William: What if you could focus on one aspect of your well-being to transform all the others–and at the same time prevent health problems you didn't even know were lurking beneath the surface? In today's world, we have no idea how many symptoms, conditions, and diseases are rooted in an overloaded liver. It's not only about liver cancer, cirrhosis, and hepatitis.
Professional WordPress: design and development, Brad Williams: The highest rated WordPress development and design book on themarket is back with an all new third edition. Professional WordPress is the only WordPress booktargeted to developers, with advanced content that exploits thefull functionality of the most popular CMS in the world. Fullyupdated to align with WordPress 4.1, this edition has updatedexamples with all new screenshots, and full exploration ofadditional tasks made possible by the latest tools and features.
A chain across the dawn, Drew Williams: It's been three years since Esa joined the ranks of the Justified. Together, Esa and fellow Justified agent Jane Kamali travel from planet to Pulse-ravaged planet, searching for other children with Esa's supernatural abilities. But on a visit to an extremely remote planet to rescue a gifted Wulf boy named Sho, they learn that the Justified are not the only people searching for gifted children.
On the slow train: twelve great British railway journeys, Michael Williams
The legacies of Brigadier Station, Sarah Williams: Lachie McGuire is trying to make a fresh start. He's sobered up and is making amends for all the people he has hurt and the pain he has caused. But some of his past actions have consequences. Even if he doesn't remember them. Needing her independence, single-mum Abbie Forsyth accepted a nursing position in the small outback town of Julia Creek and uprooted her daughter, Emma from the only life she had ever known.
Raising chickens for dummies, Kimberley Willis: Your hands-on guide to modern chicken-raising methodsRaising Chickens For Dummies gives you plain-English explanations of everything you need to know to about caring for chickens.
Raccoon Moon, Nancy Carol Willis: Describing a year in the life of a raccoon family as the mother teaches her cubs to climb trees, find food, and survive predators, this fun and educational wildlife guide teaches children about one of North America's most intelligent and ubiquitous mammals. Detailed illustrations portray the birth and rapid development of the cubs, the cubs learning to catch a frog and eat a fiddler crab, and mother raccoon defending her cubs from a ferocious predator.
The mystery of tunnel 51, Alexander Wilson: Sir Leonard is not the man to desire fame or notoriety. His chronicler has been forced to fall back on office records and information supplied by various members of the secret service, to tell of the struggles of Wallace and his intelligence officers and their battles against the Soviet Union, terrorism and subversion in the British Empire, Nazi Germany and the tentacles of global organised crime.
The devil's cocktail, Alexander Wilson: BOOK 2 in the Wallace of the Secret Service series. Sir Leonard is not a man to desire fame or notoriety. His chronicler has been forced to fall back on office records and information supplied by various members of the secret service, to tell of the struggles of Wallace and his intelligence officers and their battles against the Soviet Union, terrorism and subversion in the British Empire, Nazi Germany and the tentacles of global organised crime.
The Potter's Hand, AN Wilson: In 1774, Josiah Wedgwood, master craftsman possessed with a burning scientific vision, embarks upon the thousand piece Frog Service for Catherine the Great. Josiah's nephew Tom journeys to America to buy clay from the Cherokee for this exquisite china. Tom is caught up in the American rebellion, and falls for a Cherokee woman who will come to play a crucial role in Josiah's late, great creation: the Portland Vase.
The Dog Collar Murders, Barbara Wilson: When an antipornography activist dies after a provocative speech, Pam Nilsen dives headlong into Seattle's feminist community to uncover a murderer The Seattle Conference on Sexuality is a lightning rod for controversy, with big politics and even bigger personalities descending on the city to discuss issues ranging from pornography to violence against women. Loie Marsh is one such personality, an outspoken critic of porn slated to speak on a panel about the subject.
The silent and the damned, Robert Wilson
A small death in Lisbon, Robert Wilson
The hidden assassins, Robert Wilson
A darkening stain, Robert Wilson
The company of strangers, Robert Wilson: Andrea Aspinall, mathematician and spy, enters this sophisticated world through a wealthy household in Estoril. Karl Voss, military attache to the German Legation, has arrived embittered by his implication in the murder of a Reichsminister and traumatized by Stalingrad, on a mission to rescue Germany from annihilation. In the lethal tranquility of this corrupted paradise they meet and attempt to find love in a world where no-one can be believed.
Instruments of darkness, Robert Wilson: Benin, West Africa. Englishman Bruce Medway operates as a 'fixer' for traders along the part of the coast they used to call the White Man's Grave. It's a tough existence, but Medway can handle it ... until he crosses the formidable Madame Severnou. Warned off by his client, Jack Obuasi, his energies are redirected into the search for missing expat Steven Kershaw. Kershaw, though, is a man of mystery: trader, artist, womanizer ... and sado-masochist.
The ignorance of blood, Robert Wilson: In Wilson's insightful fourth and final Javier Falcon novel, the intrepid Spanish homicide detective finds himself overwhelmed with the pressures of personal and professional entanglements.
Savages, Don Winslow: Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach-based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come up against something that they can't handle-the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, sending them the message that a "no" is unacceptable.
Lighthousekeeping, Jeanette Winterson
Tanglewreck, Jeanette Winterson: Eleven-year-old Silver sets out to find the Timekeeper–a clock that controls time–and to protect it from falling into the hands of two people who want to use the device for their own nefarious ends.
The emperor of shoes, Spencer Wise
More than words can say, Karen Witemeyer: After fulfilling a pledge to a dying friend, Zacharias Hamilton is finally free. No family entanglements. No disappointing those around him. Just the quiet bachelor existence he's always craved. Until fate snatches his freedom away when the baker of his favourite breakfast bun is railroaded by the city council. Despite not wanting to get involved, he can't turn a blind eye to her predicament ... or her adorable dimples. Abigail Kemp needs a man's name on her bakery's deed.
Twist it up: more than 60 delicious recipes from an inspiring young chef, Jack Witherspoon: Features over sixty recipes from eleven-year-old chef, Jack Witherspoon.
The taken, Inger Ash Wolfe
Double wedding ring quilts: traditions made modern: full-circle sketches from life, Victoria Findlay Wolfe: Get ready for new adventures in conventional piecing with celebrated quilter Victoria Findlay Wolfe. Create stunning Double Wedding Ring quilts with breathtaking innovations on the classic pattern. With full-size patterns for 10 quilts, the book will teach you the Double Wedding Ring basics.
Upstate, James Wood
The CEO's nanny affair, Joss Wood: When Tate Harper's sister disappears, the globe-trotting TV host is suddenly the caregiver for her infant niece. She has to find her sister ASAP! Enter single father and sexy CEO Linc Ballantyne, her sister's ex. He's a family man to the core, and he'll help Tate–if she agrees to be his temporary live-in nanny. Soon Tate's juggling a baby, a toddler and a growing attraction to the billionaire Ballantyne.
His ex's well-kept secret, Joss Wood: She's keeping this billionaire's son a secret... Down-on-her-luck heiress Piper Mills will do anything to help her baby–even strike a deal with the devil who impregnated her! Due to a car accident, Jaeger Ballantyne has no memory of the passionate night he and Piper shared...or that he's Ty's father. Purchasing Piper's heirloom sapphires is the only thing on his agenda...until seducing the green-eyed temptress takes over.
The abandoned daughter, Mary Wood: Voluntary nurse Ella is haunted by the soldiers' cries she hears on the battlefields of Dieppe. But that's not the only thing that haunts her. When her dear friend Jim breaks her trust, Ella is left bruised and heartbroken. Over the years, her friendships have been pulled apart at the seams by the effects of war. Now, more than ever, she feels so alone. At a military hospital in France, Ella befriends Connie and Paddy.
Conquistadors, Michael Wood: The Spanish conquest of the Americas in the 16th century was one of the most important and cataclysmic events in history. Spanish expeditions endured incredible hardships in order to open up the lands of the 'New World', and few stories in history can match these for drama and endurance.
In search of the Dark Ages, Michael Wood: This edition of Michael Wood's groundbreaking first book explores the fascinating and mysterious centuries between the Romans and the Norman Conquest of 1066. In Search of the Dark Ages vividly conjures up some of the most famous names in British history, such as Queen Boadicea, leader of a terrible war of resistance against the Romans, and King Arthur, the 'once and future king', for whose riddle Wood proposes a new and surprising solution.
Rich girl, poor girl, Valerie Wood
For King or Commonwealth, Richard Woodman: In 1649, during the English Civil War, exiled Royalist Captain Kit Faulkner must stay afloat with only a fraction of the Royal Navy, all while trying to avoid losing his patron to homesickness and his true love to the predatory Prince Charles.
Beneath the aurora: a Nathaniel Drinkwater novel, Richard Woodman: The year is 1813. Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater succeeds Lord Dungarth as head of the Royal Navy's Secret Department. While the Grand Army of Napoleon faces defeat on the battlefields of Germany, the discovery of a secret treaty with America leads Drinkwater into the forbidding fjords of Norway, and one of the most desperate missions of his career. Increasingly isolated and affected by the long war with France and her allies, Drinkwater pursues his personal odyssey against often daunting odds.
Of sea and sand: a novel, Denyse Woods
Little birds: 26 handmade projects to sew, stitch, quilt & love, Susanne Woods: From budgies to owls to peacocks, these projects by talented designers include soft sculptures, quilts, ornaments, and more.
Jacob's room, Virginia Woolf: Through the perspectives and voices of various people close to him, Jacob's Room follows the life of Jacob Flanders from his childhood through to his young adulthood at the cusp of the First World War. Jacob's Room is considered to be an excellent example of modernist literature. Intertwining the impressions and feelings of the various narrating characters that relate to him, while Jacob himself remains an abstraction removed from the reader, despite being the central focus of the story.
Love reborn, Yvonne Woon: Dante and I are inseparable–and we are dying. Our shared soul cannot sustain us and our love threatens to kill us both. Our only hope lies in messages from a mysterious benefactor, leading us on a treacherous journey across Europe in search of the secret of eternal life. But our enemies are tracking us.
Rekindled, S P Worth
Obedience, Jacqueline Yallop: Sister Bernard has lived in a grey-stone convent in rural France for more than seventy years. In that time, a once youthful and lively cloister has gradually emptied, until only Bernard and two other nuns remain, a knot of survivors facing the creeping challenges of old age - ailing bodies and worn-thin friendships, slips of mind and, in their most secret moments, slips of faith.
Decoding the new consumer mind: how and why we shop and buy, Kit Yarrow: A decade of swift and stunning change has profoundly affected the psychology of how, when, and why we shop and buy. In "Decoding the New Consumer Mind"," " award-winning consumer psychologist Kit Yarrow shares surprising insights about the new motivations and behaviors of shoppers, taking marketers where they need to be today: into the deeply psychological and often unconscious relationships that people have with products, retailers, marketing communications, and brands.
The Wild Within, Simon Yates: 'All mountaineers develop differently. Some go higher, some try ever-steeper faces and others specialise in a particular range or region. I am increasingly drawn to remoteness - to places where few others have trod.' The Wild Within is the third book from Simon Yates, one of Britain's most accomplished and daring mountaineers.
The dinner guest, Gabriela Ybarra
When Sophie met Darcy Day, Helen Yeadon: A heartwarming collection of stories from a woman who brings together disadvantaged children and abandoned racehorses, with remarkable results. Thirteen-year-old Sophie hadn't uttered a word to anyone for over two years when she got out of her parents car at a remote farm in Devon. Her parents were beside themselves with worry, and at the end of their tether, but try as they might, nothing seemed to make a difference.
A dragon's guide to making your human smarter, Laurence Yep: Winnie is challenged to adapt to a new school for girls where teaching is anything but ordinary and where the eclectic student body includes magicals as well as humans, and while Winnie uses her wits to find her own way, crusty dragon Miss Drake is secretly trying to discover and foil a new plot by Winnie's grandfather to gain custody of her.
One minute mysteries: 65 short mysteries you solve with math, Eric Yoder: These fun mysteries are each one minute long and have a unique twist–you need to tap into your mathematical wisdom to solve them.
Sew Modern Baby: 19 Projects from Cuddly Sleepers to Stimulating Toys, Angela Yosten: In the first year, a baby undergoes more development than he will ever experience for the rest of his life. During this very sensorial and impressionable time, you can spark a baby's natural curiosity by providing stimulating toys and objects. For this book, Modern Baby, Angela Yosten has developed 19 projects for baby and mom in high-contrast colors with captivating patterns and textures to ignite the imagination.
Modern Upcycling: a User-Friendly Guide to Inspiring and Repurposed Handicrafts for a Trendy Home, Susanna Zacke: Don't throw out old clothing or scraps leftover from finished projects. Upcycling is today's hottest trend in handicraft and decor, and master crafters Susanna Zacke and Sania Hedengren are here to show how it's done in their vibrant new guide, Modern Upcycling. Discover unique ideas to inspire your creativity, and decorate your home with those fabric remnants and odds and ends you already have in your crafting kit.
Whimsical home: interior design with thrift store finds, flea market gems, and recycled goods, Susanna Zacke: Vintage clothing, vintage décor#x97;it simply never gets old and continues to be one of the hottest style trends! Now, you too can create a beautiful vintage home environment that is sure to be the envy all your peers. In The Whimsical Home, master crafters Sania and Susanna show us five different homes furnished with different vintage pieces. Each chapter ends with tips to achieve these fun and whimsical looks. And the best part? None of these exquisite looks will cost you an arm and a leg.
Thrawn. Alliances, Timothy Zahn: "I have sensed a disturbance in the Force." Ominous words under any circumstances, but all the more so when uttered by Emperor Palpatine. On Batuu, at the edges of the Unknown Regions, a threat to the Empire is taking root - its existence little more than a glimmer, its consequences as yet unknowable. But it is troubling enough to the Imperial leader to warrant investigation by his most powerful agents: ruthless enforcer Lord Darth Vader and brilliant strategist Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Armored trains, Steve Zaloga: First seen during the American Civil War and later appearing in the Franco-Prussian War and the Anglo-Boer Wars, the armored train came to prominence on the Eastern Front during World War I. It was also deployed during the Russian Civil War and the technology traveled east into the Chinese Civil War, and the subsequent war with Japan. It saw service on the Russian Front in World War II, but was increasingly sidelined by its vulnerability to air attack.
The remainder, Alia Trabucco Zerán: Santiago, Chile. The city is covered in ash. Three children of ex-militants are facing a past they can neither remember nor forget. Felipe sees dead bodies on every corner of the city, counting them up in an obsessive quest to square these figures with the official death toll. He is searching for the perfect zero, a life with no remainder. Iquela and Paloma, too, are searching for a way to live on.
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math, Marc Zev: Using an accessible question-and-answer approach, 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math expands a reader's knowledge using entertaining, real-life connections.
Zhou, Haohui, 1977-, H Zhou: Online, a vigilante announces their intention of meting out justice for unpunished crimes. Users are invited to submit names for judgement. Those found guilty will be sentenced. And there is just one punishment: death. Despite publishing the name of each victim and the date of execution, their death notice, the police are simply unable to stop the killer.
Antiquing for dummies, Ron Zoglin: Explains how to distinguish between antique and reproduction, negotiate with dealers, buy at auction, bid online, and determine the value of collectibles.
Mrs. D is going within: how a frantic, sugar-binging, internet-loving, recovering-alcoholic housewife found her Zen, Lotta Dann: Despite outward appearances three years after getting sober Lotta is struggling to deal with life in the raw. It's becoming abundantly clear what people mean when they say putting down the drink is just the beginning. Truth is Lotta's lifelong heavy-drinking habit has left her as a fledgling emotionally. She's slowly accepting that she needs to do some more work on herself. But what? Please don't say it has to involve turning into a hippy.
The Earth cries out, Bonnie Etherington: After the accidental death of Ruth's five-year-old sister, their father decides that atonement and healing are in order, and that taking on aid work in a mountain village in Irian Jaya is the way to find it. It is the late 1990s, a time of civil unrest and suppression in the Indonesian province now known as West Papua. The family drops into what seems the middle of nowhere, where they experience a vibrant landscape, an ever-changing and disorientating world, and - for Ruth - new voices.
Helen Clark: inside stories, Claudia Pond Eyley: New Zealand's first elected woman prime minister; nine years in power through Afghanistan and Iraq, the 'Corngate' and 'Paintergate' affairs, the foreshore and seabed turmoil; head of the UN Development Program and ranked among the most powerful women in the world. Helen Clark's public life is well known.
Mr. Allbones' ferrets, Fiona Farrell: An historical, pastoral, satirical, scientifical romance, with mustelids. A young man out poaching. A beautiful maiden in a mysterious house. A perilous voyage to distant islands. All the ingredients of a highly coloured Victorian romance are played out in the context of the great colonial experiment. Exotic species travelled back to stock the collections of Europe while useful species were dispatched to found new colonies in the antipodes. Walter Allbones really existed. So did his ferrets.
Heloise, Mandy Hager: What happens when the 12th century's most famous French lovers are caught in the crossfire of factions, religious reform and blind ambition? Heloise is a determined young woman with an exceptional mind, longing to pursue learning rather than marriage or life as a cloistered nun. Her path inevitably crosses with Peter Abelard, the celebrity philosopher, theologian and master at Paris' famed Cathedral School. When two such brilliant minds meet and engage, sparks are likely to ignite.
Island nurses: stories of birth, life and death on remote Great Barrier Island, Leonie Howie: Leonie Howie and Adele Robertson live and work on remote Great Barrier Island-so called because it faces the full brunt of the wild Pacific weather and acts as a barrier for the mainland about 100 kilometres away. With a population of about 1000, no reticulated electricity, no ATM machine, no street lights and one pub, this is a wildly beautiful place. It has a long history of farming, whaling and fishing, and the people who live here are a resilient lot, proud of their community.
Seven second memory: memory techniques that will change your life, rewire your brain for a youthful mind, Allison C Lamont: Discover how you can literally regrow your brain connections, reverse the ageing process and transform your memory in this amazing new book. Brain growth can occur at any age and is the best, non-prescription protection against Alzheimer's and other memory loss diseases. Easy to read, the book contains clear instructions, gives examples and a memory agility workout. It's a plain English guide book to a younger brain age.
Toilet training: how to potty train your child, Diane Levy: How to get your child from nappies and diapers into using the toilet themselves, written by a leading expert. An explanation of the process children go through when they learn how to use the toilet by themselves. Once you understand this process, you'll be able to help them learn to go by themselves. The books also has excellent advice on bedwetting issues with older children and it Includes frequently asked questions with sensible and helpful advice.
Time out for tots, teens and everyone in between: how to get your children to do as they're told, Diane Levy: Practical and brilliantly helpful advice on how to give your child clear limits so that they can learn how to behave well. Time out is a vital parenting tool, and in this book parenting expert Diane Levy explains how best to use it in all situations for children of all ages. She believes children must be taught to experience and handle their emotions and they must learn self-discipline.
Pocket money to property: how to create financially independent kids, Hannah McQueen: These and many other pressing questions are answered by Hannah McQueen with her very clear,direct, practical advice on how to create financially independent children. This is essential reading, whatever your financial status or however old your children are. It asks the hard questions and forces you to confront your own attitudes around money, as well as giving clear guidelines for the next generation.
The perfect balance: how to get ahead financially and still have a life, Hannah McQueen: Hannah McQueen is a financial personal trainer. If you want to lose weight, going on a diet isn't the answer - you need to permanently change the way you eat. Hannah believes the same logic applies to finance. If you want to change your financial situation, you need to change your relationship with money.
Food for good, Michael Meredith: Eat My Lunch is a thriving social enterprise whereby for every lunch ordered they give a lunch to a child in a low-decile school in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington. Every day volunteers also come in to help make the lunches for the kids early in the morning. Developed by renowned chef Michael Meredith the recipes are delicious, and include dinners as well as salads, wraps, sandwiches, soups, main meals, sweet treats and essentials. They are family friendly and easy to make.
The stakes, Ben Sanders: Rip-offs are a dangerous game, but NYPD robbery detective Miles Keller thinks he's found a good strategy: rip off rich New York criminals and then retire early, before word's out about his true identity. New town, new name, no worries. Retirement can't come soon enough, though. The NYPD is investigating him for the shooting of a hitman named Jack Deen, who was targeting Lucy Gates - a former police informant and Miles's ex-lover.
Rushing woman's syndrome: the impact of a never-ending to-do list and how to stay healthy in today's busy world, Libby Weaver: Dr Libby combines decades of experience and her unique conversational style to explain the real impact of stress on the nervous system, endocrine system, adrenal glands, reproductive system, thyroids, pituitary gland, digestive system and emotions.

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