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1. Return of the Viscount
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“Gayle Callen is wonderful!” —Cathy Maxwell USA Today bestseller Gayle Callen is not only a longtime favorite among avid readers of historical romance the world over, she’s a multiple award-winner as well, having won both the Holt Medallion and the Laurel Wreath Award. With Return of the Viscount, she kicks off a wonderfully sexy series set in Victorian England, where the destinies of three battle-scarred soldiers lead them to the women fated to capture their hearts and heal them. Return of the Viscount once again showcases what Romantic Times calls Callen’s “forte,” her ability to “entangle readers in a tale that’s delightfully sexy, fast paced, and filled with engaging characters who hold your interest until the end.” Return of the Viscount is an unforgettable marriage of convenience tale that will enthrall fans of Samantha James and Loretta Chase—the story of a breathtaking love affair between a soldier with a debt to pay and a lady on a quest to unravel her family’s secrets. |
2. Rivers of London
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My name is Peter Grant and until January I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (and as the Filth to everybody else). My only concerns in life were how to avoid a transfer to the Case Progression Unit - we do paperwork so real coppers don't have to - and finding a way to climb into the panties of the outrageously perky WPC Leslie May. Then one night, in pursuance of a murder inquiry, I tried to take a witness statement from someone who was dead but disturbingly voluble, and that brought me to the attention of Inspector Nightingale, the last wizard in England. Now I'm a Detective Constable and a trainee wizard, the first apprentice in fifty years, and my world has become somewhat more complicated: nests of vampires in Purley, negotiating a truce between the warring god and goddess of the Thames, and digging up graves in Covent Garden ... and there's something festering at the heart of the city I love, a malicious vengeful spirit that takes ordinary Londoners and twists them into grotesque mannequins to act out its drama of violence and despair. The spirit of riot and rebellion has awakened in the city, and it's falling to me to bring order out of chaos - or die trying. |
3. Star Trek: Picard—Countdown #3
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Jean-Luc Picard has traveled to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, defeated impossible foes, and survived in the face of unthinkable odds, but it’s the end of this one mission that will change his life forever. The official countdown to CBS All Access’s Star Trek: Picard ends here, and things will never be the same... |
4. House Of X/Powers Of X
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Collects Powers Of X #1-6, House Of X #1-6. Face the future — and fear the future — as superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (INFINITY, NEW AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) changes everything for the X-Men! In HOUSE OF X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind — one that will bring mutants out of humankind’s shadow and into the light once more! Meanwhile, POWERS OF X reveals mutantkind’s secret history, changing the way you will look at every X-Men story before and after. But as Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men’s future blossoms into trouble for all of mutantdom. Stories intertwine on an epic scale as Jonathan Hickman reshapes the X-Men’s past, present and future! |
5. Ēnu istaba
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Bernands Mielkoss, sīks likumpārkāpējs, ved slepenu kravu no Lietuvas uz Norvēģiju. Viņš ir pārliecināts, ka ir iesaistījies narkotiku kontrabandā, tomēr, kad viņa kontaktpersona norunātajā vietā neierodas, Bernands atklāj, ka lieta ir daudz ļaunāka. Nākamajā rītā tiek atrasts brutāli nogalināts cienījams Sarpsborgas skolotājs, un drīz vien Bernands nonāk neapskaužamā situācijā. Slēpjoties svešā valstī netālu no slepkavības izmeklēšanas, būdams savu darba devēju apdraudēts, viņš ir biedējošas izvēles priekšā... Antonam Brekem raksturīgā humora izjūta nav zudusi, tomēr tā neko daudz nelīdz, kad viņš tiek norīkots izmeklēt Sarpsborgas slepkavību. Apsēsts ar vēlmi atmaskot vīrieti, kurš precēs viņa bijušo sievu, Antons Breke nekādi nepalīdz slepkavības izmeklēšanā. Vai varbūt tomēr palīdz? Jau atkal Jāns Ēriks Fjells piedāvā sarežģītu risinājumu – nedz Bernandam Mielkosam, nedz Antonam Brekem, nedz arī lasītājiem, kuri mēģinās atminēt noslēpumaino slepkavības mīklu. Jāns Ēriks Fjells (Jan-Erik Fjell, 1982), norvēģu kriminālromānu rakstnieks, izglītību ieguvis IT un biznesa vadības nozarē. Par romānu “Ziņotājs” – pirmo sērijā par Antona Brekes izmeklētajiem noziegumiem – rakstnieks saņēmis Grāmattirgotāju balvu. No norvēģu valodas tulkojusi Raita Kozlovska. |
6. Issuing Divine Restraining Orders from the Courts of Heaven
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Use your spiritual authority to cancel the devil’s plans!   In our day, a powerful revelation has been released, teaching all believers how to enter the realm of breakthrough prayer and Kingdom authority—the Courts of Heaven.   As a believer operating in the courts of heaven, you have been granted the legal right to issue divine restraining orders against satan and his demons!   Through revelatory insights, Biblical examples, and supernatural testimonies, Dr. Francis Myles invites you to enter Heaven’s courtrooms, step into your place of spiritual governance, and release divine restraining orders that destroy the schemes of the enemy!   This groundbreaking teaching will empower you to: Restrain the devil’s power against your life. Increase your spiritual authority as a judge in the Courts of Heaven. Identify and overcome the “Delilah Spirit” that aims at your destiny. Apply practices modeled by key biblical figures to issue divine restraining orders. Featuring a special chapter from bestselling author Robert Henderson, this fresh teaching includes 18 powerful activation prayers for issuing divine restraining orders against spiritual attacks, abuse, witchcraft, the spirit of poverty, premature death, and more.    Learn to demolish the adversary’s plots and step into the fullness of your Kingdom destiny! |
7. Hollowpox
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Return to the magical world of Nevermoor, where Morrigan Crow's adventures continue - a perfect gift for all book lovers. Morrigan Crow and her friends have survived their first year as proud scholars of the elite Wundrous Society, helped bring down the nefarious Ghastly Market, and proven themselves loyal to Unit 919. Now Morrigan faces a new, exciting challenge: to master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her. But a strange and frightening illness has taken hold of Nevermoor, turning infected Wunimals into mindless, vicious Unnimals on the hunt. As victims of the Hollowpox multiply, panic spreads. And with the city she loves in a state of fear, Morrigan quickly realises it's up to her to find a cure for the Hollowpox, even if it will put her - and everyone in Nevermoor - in more danger than she ever imagined. |
8. Uncanny Valley
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"A definitive document of a world in transition: I won't be alone in returning to it for clarity and consolation for many years to come." ?Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice and a January 2020 IndieNext Pick. An Amazon Best Book of January. One of Vogue 's 22 Books to Read This Winter, The Washington Post 's 10 Books to Read in January, ELLE's 12 Best Books to Read in 2020, The New York Times 's 12 Books to Read in January, Esquire 's 15 Best Winter Books, Paste 's 10 Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of 2020, and Entertainment Weekly 's 50 Most Anticipated Books of 2020. The prescient, page-turning account of a journey in Silicon Valley: a defining memoir of our digital age In her mid-twenties, at the height of tech industry idealism, Anna Wiener—stuck, broke, and looking for meaning in her work, like any good millennial--left a job in book publishing for the promise of the new digital economy. She moved from New York to San Francisco, where she landed at a big-data startup in the heart of the Silicon Valley bubble: a world of surreal extravagance, dubious success, and fresh-faced entrepreneurs hell-bent on domination, glory, and, of course, progress . Anna arrived amidst a massive cultural shift, as the tech industry rapidly transformed into a locus of wealth and power rivaling Wall Street. But amid the company ski vacations and in-office speakeasies, boyish camaraderie and ride-or-die corporate fealty, a new Silicon Valley began to emerge: one in far over its head, one that enriched itself at the expense of the idyllic future it claimed to be building. Part coming-of-age-story, part portrait of an already-bygone era, Anna Wiener’s memoir is a rare first-person glimpse into high-flying, reckless startup culture at a time of unchecked ambition, unregulated surveillance, wild fortune, and accelerating political power. With wit, candor, and heart, Anna deftly charts the tech industry’s shift from self-appointed world savior to democracy-endangering liability, alongside a personal narrative of aspiration, ambivalence, and disillusionment. Unsparing and incisive, Uncanny Valley is a cautionary tale, and a revelatory interrogation of a world reckoning with consequences its unwitting designers are only beginning to understand. |
9. Bianca Exklusiv Band 308
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DAS WUNDER, DAS SICH LIEBE NENNT von LENNOX, KARA Natalie ist völlig aufgewühlt. Jahrelang hat sie als Säuglingsschwester Neugeborene betreut, während sie sich vergeblich ein eigenes Kind wünschte. Und nun, nach einer Nacht mit ihrem Ex-Mann, erwartet sie ein Baby! Schaffen sie und Josh es dieses Mal mit der Kraft der Liebe doch noch ins Glück? GIB DEM GLÜCK EINE CHANCE, MELANIE von JUMP, SHIRLEY Nach der Trennung von ihrer Highschool-Liebe Cade hat Melanie sich ihren größten Traum erfüllt und ein Café eröffnet. Nun steht ein Klassentreffen ins Haus – und Cade überraschend vor ihrer Tür. Mit einem einzigen Blick aus seinen blauen Augen bringt er ihr Herz noch immer zum Rasen … MEIN HERZ SCHLÄGT IMMER NOCH FÜR DICH von RICE, KAITLYN Callies Herz klopft ihr bis zum Hals. Als sie ihren Ex-Mann zum ersten Mal nach der Trennung wiedersieht, spürt sie: Sie hat nie aufgehört, ihn zu lieben. Zu spät? Jack scheint schon eine neue Beziehung zu haben. Darf sie ihm da überhaupt noch ihr größtes Geheimnis beichten? |
10. Bringer of Sorrow
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A Horus Heresy story The webway war is over, the Blood Angels have arrived on Terra and preparations for the final battle have begun. But can Arkhan Land solve a problem and fix the issues that stop the Blood Angel Zephon from fighting alongside his brothers once more? READ IT BECAUSE The deliciously amoral tech-priest Arkhan Land was one of the highlights of The Master of Mankind, and this story delves further into exactly what he's willing to do in order to solve a tricky problem – and what consequences can arise from his actions. THE STORY At the height of the Webway War, renowned Mechanicum technoarchaeologist Arkhan Land ventured into that alien labyrinth in defence of the Imperium. At his side was a wounded warrior of the Blood Angels, Zephon. Now, Land faces a great challenge – to repair the damage done to Zephon, partly as a result of the tech-priest's own tinkering. But how can Land succeed where the greatest of Apothecaries have failed? And when all is done, will the only person the tech-priest comes close to calling friend still be the same man? Written by Aaron Dembski-Bowden |
11. The Emotion Code
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"I believe that the discoveries in this book can change our understanding of how we store emotional experiences and in so doing, change our lives. The Emotion Code has already changed many lives around the world, and it is my hope that millions more will be led to use this simple tool to heal themselves and their loved ones."—Tony Robbins In this newly revised and expanded edition of The Emotion Code , renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson skillfully lays bare the inner workings of the subconscious mind. He reveals how emotionally-charged events from your past can still be haunting you in the form of "trapped emotions"—emotional energies that literally inhabit your body. These trapped emotions can fester in your life and body, creating pain, malfunction, and eventual disease. They can also extract a heavy mental and emotional toll on you, impacting how you think, the choices that you make, and the level of success and abundance you are able to achieve. Perhaps most damaging of all, trapped emotional energies can gather around your heart, cutting off your ability to give and receive love. The Emotion Code is a powerful and simple way to rid yourself of this unseen baggage. Dr. Nelson’s method gives you the tools to identify and release the trapped emotions in your life, eliminating your “emotional baggage,” and opening your heart and body to the positive energies of the world. Filled with real-world examples from many years of clinical practice, The Emotion Code is a distinct and authoritative work that has become a classic on self-healing. |
12. The Blue Moon Wolves Collection, Volume 1 [Siren Box Set]
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[Siren Classic ManLove: Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves, HEA] MATED BY CHANCE: Pack alpha Hayden Keys has always had a weakness for a cutie with a killer smile. After years of disappointment and heartbreak, Hayden learned to fulfill his needs and urges from random hook-ups in gay bars. Little does he know a snarky out-of-town omega is about to rock his world. OWNED BY THE BETA: Werewolf Beta Horatio always had a weakness for a certain human. Corey's been nothing but a pain in his ass, but it takes one night for Horatio to realize Corey's his fated mate. Pulling Corey out of trouble is hard to do, but making him his mate is the harder challenge. PLAYING FOR KEEPS: Werewolf Jaime Daniels only had a torch for one man, but that dream disappeared. Love is no longer in the cards, and Jaime doesn't think he can make space for another. Can a nosey human reporter melt heart of ice that belongs to a dominant werewolf who no longer thinks he's capable of love? |
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13. Tuhatkuolevan kirous
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Tiedätkö, montako kertaa olen kuollut? Tiedätkö, montako kertaa on vielä jäljellä? Maaginen seikkailu, jossa päähenkilön kohtalo on hiuskarvan varassa - kirjaimellisesti. Paun äiti kauhistuu, kun Pau leikkaa takareisiin ulottuvan lettinsä. Syytä äiti ei kerro, ja Pausta tuntuu, ettei se ole ainoa asia, joka häneltä salataan. Kun Pau saa 14-vuotiaana himoitun kutsun Magia-akatemiaan, hän pääsee osalliseksi ihmeelliseen taikomisen maailmaan, ja salaisuuksien ovet alkavat aueta. Rimppakinttuinen ja kömpelö Pau ei ole koskaan ollut lahjakas missään, mutta käy ilmi, että hänellä on aivan erityisen vahva taika. Liittyykö se jotenkin salaperäiseen Nubya tuhatkuolevaan, joka on antanut Paulle lapsuudessa ainutlaatuisen lahjan - vai onko se sittenkin kirous?Siiri Enorannan Tuhatkuolevan kirous on huikeaa seikkailufantasiaa ja samalla se kertoo tarkkanäköisesti vierauden pelosta ja ennakkoluuloista, oikeasta ja väärästä ja niiden määrittämisen vaikeudesta. Siiri Enorannan edellinen nuortenromaani Surunhauras, lasinterävä (2015) voitti Topelius-palkinnon ja valittiin Lasten- ja nuortenkirjallisuuden Finlandia -ehdokkaaksi. Enoranta on saanut teoksistaan kolme kertaa Tampereen kaupungin kirjallisuuspalkinnon ja ollut useasti Kuvastaja-, Topelius-, Runeberg- ja Lasten- ja nuortenkirjallisuuden Finlandia -palkintoehdokkaana. |
14. Agency
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THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF NEUROMANCER 'Dazzling, astoundingly inventive ' The Times ' Wild, richly satisfying' Guardian 'Terrific' Spectator _______________ San Francisco, 2017. Clinton's in the White House, Brexit never happened - and Verity Jane's got herself a new job. They call Verity 'the app-whisperer,' and she's just been hired by a shadowy start-up to evaluate a pair-of-glasses-cum-digital-assistant called Eunice. Only Eunice has other ideas. Pretty soon, Verity knows that Eunice is smarter than anyone she's ever met, conceals some serious capabilities and is profoundly paranoid - which is just as well since suddenly some bad people are after Verity. Meanwhile, in a post-apocalyptic London a century from now, PR fixer Wilf Netherton is tasked by all-seeing policewoman Ainsley Lowbeer with interfering in the alternative past in which Verity and Eunice exist. It appears something nasty is about to happen there - and fixing it will require not only Eunice's unique human-AI skillset but also a little help from the future. A future which Verity soon fears may never be . . . _______________ 'One of our greatest science-fiction writers' New York Times 'Big-screen, popcorn-chewing thrills. What a glorious ride' Guardian 'Gibson is a prophet and a satirist, a black comedian and an astounding architect of cool' Spectator 'One of the most visionary, original, and quietly influential writers currently working' Boston Globe |
15. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
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A new translation and abridgement of one of the four classical Chinese novels - an epic story of warring factions in the era of China's Han dynasty Part historical and part legend, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms dramatizes the lives of feudal lords and their retainers, recounting their personal and military battles, intrigues, and struggles to achieve dominance for almost a hundred years. It is one of the most beloved works of East Asian literature, and the most famous historical novel in China. |
16. Forex for Beginners
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Thank you for your interest in the for beginners series. The for beginners series is a series of books aimed and designed for beginners.  As such the books are more like booklets in that they are short but made so that they could be easily digested, easy to understand and easy to apply.  The goal is for you to take action. The only way that any book or booklet would help you is if you take action. This one in particular, looks at learning about the Forex market and what is Forex.  It is not a full comprehensive guide as that would be much more complex but it contains the basics to get you started. If you are interested, don't hesitate and get it. The minimal investment will be worth it.... Your body will thank you! |
17. A Treacherous Curse
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Members of an Egyptian expedition fall victim to an ancient mummy’s curse in this thrilling Veronica Speedwell novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries.   London, 1888. As colorful and unfettered as the butterflies she collects, Victorian adventuress Veronica Speedwell can’t resist the allure of an exotic mystery—particularly one involving her enigmatic colleague, Stoker. His former expedition partner has vanished from an archaeological dig with a priceless diadem unearthed from the newly discovered tomb of an Egyptian princess. This disappearance is just the latest in a string of unfortunate events that have plagued the controversial expedition, and rumors abound that the curse of the vengeful princess has been unleashed as the shadowy figure of Anubis himself stalks the streets of London.   But the perils of an ancient curse are not the only challenges Veronica must face as sordid details and malevolent enemies emerge from Stoker’s past. Caught in a tangle of conspiracies and threats—and thrust into the public eye by an enterprising new foe—Veronica must separate facts from fantasy to unravel a web of duplicity that threatens to cost Stoker everything... |
18. A Certain Magical Index, Vol. 5
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A certain unlikely hero... August 31. The day Accelerator meets a strange girl in a back alley and he's sure he's seen her somewhere before. The day Mikoto Misaka finds herself asked on a date by a very pleasant young man. That same day, Touma Kamijou awakes with an especially unlucky feeling. The reason: He's just realized he has completely forgotten to do any of his summer homework. Three characters, three stories, and one last day of summer vacation! |
19. Power
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"Chris Kohler brings the passionate intensity of a hardcore fan to his writing, but he also has the background knowledge and the critical facilities to explore video games as an industry, as a medium, and as a cultural phenomenon." — Wired. Why are Japanese video games a worldwide sensation? This enjoyable and informative survey explores the reasons, starting with how Japanese developers raised the medium to an art form. The book also traces the ways in which the developers' ideas infused popular culture beyond the gaming world. Interviews, anecdotes, and personal accounts offer insights from giants of the industry, including Shigeru Miyamoto, Hideo Kojima, and others involved in the creation of Donkey Kong , Mario, Pokémon , and other games. This revised edition includes updated material throughout the book as well as a new bonus chapter. "While it appears that Japanese gaming is on the wane today, it's worth your time to read about an era when nothing could be further from the truth." — IGN "Quite excellent... a great read." — Hardcore Gaming 101 "Direct and insightful ... I believe that it belongs on the top shelf of any collector." — Steve Kent, author of The Ultimate History of Video Games |
20. Massacre
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Shunned by the rest of the Legions after the destruction of their home world, the Night Lords have fought without their disgraced primarch Konrad Curze for many years. But now the self-proclaimed ‘Night Haunter’ has returned and will lead them to the backwater world of Isstvan V, where a great treachery is unfolding, and the grim legionaries of First Claw will soon be forced to embrace their dark destiny. Read it Because It's the characters you know and (maybe) love from Aaron Dembski-Bowden's Night Lords trilogy, during the Horus Heresy. |
21. Why Time Flies
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“An insightful meditation on the curious nature of time…A highly illuminating intellectual investigation” ( Kirkus Reviews ) explaining the sometimes contradictory ways we experience time. “Time” is the most commonly used noun in the English language; it’s always on our minds and it advances through every living moment. But what is time, exactly? Do children experience it the same way adults do? Why does it seem to slow down when we’re bored and speed by as we get older? How and why does time fly? “Erudite and informative, a joy with many small treasures” ( Science ), this witty and meditative exploration by award-winning author and New Yorker staff writer Alan Burdick—“one of the finest science writers at work today, with an uncanny ability to explain knotty topics, with humanity, and humor” ( Publishers Weekly , staff pick, best books of 2016)—takes readers on a personal quest to understand how time gets in us and why we perceive it the way we do. In the company of scientists, he visits the most accurate clock in the world (which exists only on paper); discovers that “now” actually happened a split-second ago; finds a twenty-fifth hour in the day; lives in the Arctic to lose all sense of time; and, for one fleeting moment in a neuroscientist’s lab, even makes time go backward. “ Why Time Flies captures us. Because it opens up a well of fascinating queries and gives us a glimpse of what has become an ever more deepening mystery for humans: the nature of time” ( The New York Times Book Review ). This “intellectual adventure renders a hefty topic accessible to the general public” ( Richmond Times-Dispatch ), is an instant classic, a vivid and intimate examination of the clocks that tick inside us all. |
22. To Command and Collar
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“Ms. Sinclair’s characters come alive on the page with passion and energy in a story that is absolutely riveting. “  ~ You Gotta Read Reviews Working with the FBI to capture human traffickers, Master Raoul scores an invitation to a slave auction. To his surprise, one slave is the kidnapped friend of a Shadowlands submissive. Although Kim’s body is scarred, her spirit is unbroken, and he can't leave her behind. Ruining the FBI's plans, he buys her. Kimberly's freedom has come at a devastating price: the other women are still imprisoned. Desperate to help the Feds locate the traffickers, she agrees to pose as Master Raoul's slave. Although wearing a collar again is terrifying, Kim starts to heal and then to blossom under the powerful Dominant’s care. Submission . It’s what she's been drawn to--and fled from--her entire life. She has escaped the slavers who captured her body. Escaping the Master who has captured her heart will be far more difficult. |
23. The London Flat: Second Chances
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The Sequel to The Irish Cottage: Finding Elizabeth & the continuing story of Elizabeth Lara & Connor Bannon.  Elizabeth Lara has just finished her tour of Ireland. She’s moved on to London, but the dashing Connor Bannon isn’t far from her thoughts as she searches for Mags’ lost love. From dinner with the Queen, to an unexpected encounter with someone from her past, to the tabloids—London proves to be more excitement than she expected. Will she find Mags’ Matthieu? Will Connor be able to win her back or will she choose her gorgeous friend Wes? Both men will take her to exclusively exotic locations and bring her face to face with royalty. Find out what happens next in Beth’s life as she travels, experiences more romance, and finds her way. ABOUT THE LONDON FLAT & THE IRISH COTTAGE The Irish Cottage was inspired by Jules’ love for all things Irish. A love sparked in her teens by Riverdance; fanned into a flame when she befriended a group of Irish kids in France; and blazed into a wildfire by a visit to the Ireland. Earlier this year, an AncestryDNA test confirmed what Jules has suspected for a while: she’s part Irish (one of her grandparents continues to be unknown but as luck would have it, the test divined that he must have been an Irish-Scot-Swede). The London Flat was inspired by Jules’ time living in London. It’s her very favorite city. The London Flat: Second Chances is an international women’s literary fiction romance novel with three books in the novel series. Other themes include: romance literary fiction, women’s sagas, love stories, and second chances at life. |
24. Without Me
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Anthony Gallo has always been an egotistical womanizer. Women throw themselves at him, and he has no remorse in taking what they offered. He thinks he is God’s gift to women…until he meets the one woman he can’t have. Maxine isn’t looking for love, but the handsome man with the smug smile, rock-hard body, and tattooed skin has her second-guessing her decision to never say I do.  No matter how hard she tries to push Anthony away, he is relentless in his pursuit of her heart and her body.   But Max has a secret so big it jeopardizes everything…including their love. This is Anthony’s story. His downfall. His salvation. **** Read the entire Men of Inked series: Throttle Me (Book 1) Hook Me(Book 2) Resist Me (Book 3) Uncover Me (Book 4) Without Me (Book 5) Honor Me (Book 6) Worship Me (Book 7) |
25. Lejontämjaren
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Det är januari och kylan har Fjällbacka i sitt grepp. En halvnaken flicka irrar genom den snöiga skogen, ut på en väg. Bilen kommer som från ingenstans och hinner inte väja. När Patrik Hedström och hans kolleger får larmet om olyckan är flickan redan identifierad. För fyra månader sedan försvann hon på väg hem från ortens ridskola och därefter har ingen sett henne. Det visar sig att hon utsatts för ofattbara grymheter, och risken är att hon inte är ensam om sitt öde. Samtidigt håller Erica Falck på att gräva i ett gammalt fall, en familjetragedi som ledde till en mans död. Gång på gång besöker hon hans fru som dömdes för mordet, men utan att få reda på vad som hände. Vad är det kvinnan döljer? Erica känner på sig att något inte stämmer. Och det verkar som om det förflutna kastar sin skugga över nuet. |
26. The Duke's Quandary
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The Duke's Quandary by Callie Hutton   London 1814...  Drake, Duke of Manchester is searching the Marriage Mart for a perfect bride. He wants a woman who is poised, sophisticated, and worthy of the title Duchess. But most of all, he wants a woman who does not want the useless emotion of love. Socially awkward Miss Penelope Clayton isn't meant for marriage. A serious botanist, she has no desire to wed, so being forced by her guardian to participate in the Season to find a husband is torture. She'll never fit in with the ton , especially if they discover she's been pretending to be a man within the scientific community. As Drake's family makes over Penelope, turning her from naive bluestocking to enchanting debutante, he is put upon to introduce her to society and eligible bachelors. Despite dance lessons and new gowns, Penelope is the opposite of poised and sophisticated as she stumbles from one mishap to the next. Why then, does he find it so hard to resist her? |
27. Trinity
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The Trinity is one of the most basic doctrines in Christianity—and one of the key doctrines that separates Christianity from other religions. This full color ebook on The Trinity explains the Trinity in clear easy-to-understand terms and illustrations. The Trinity gives dozens of Scriptures and background documentation that supports the belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all God, not three names for the same Person. This bestseller also answers misunderstandings that cults and other religions may have. The Trinity ebook helps believers know what they believe and why they believe it about this critical Christian doctrine. In 12-panels of rich, well-research information, the ebook addresses topics such as– •What Christians believe about the Trinity •The Trinity and the Bible •Misunderstandings about the Trinity •How early Christians dealt with misunderstandings •The early Church and the Creeds •Important Bible verses and references The ebook provides interesting facts about the history of the Trinity, for example: •More than 60 New Testament Bible passages mention the three Persons together. •Theophilus, sixth bishop of Antioch, Syria, is the first person known to have used the word "Trinity" in his work, Refutation of Autolycus (AD 168). It's probably not surprising that a doctrine that's as critical as the Trinity is at the center of numerous misunderstandings. For instance, God is not, 1+1+1=3; God is 1x1x1=1. The Trinity ebook addresses six of the most common Trinity misunderstandings: •Misunderstanding 1: "The word Trinity does not appear in the Bible; it is a belief made up by 4th century Christians." •Misunderstanding 2: "Christians believe there are three Gods." •Misunderstanding 3: "Jesus is not God." •Misunderstanding 4: "Jesus is a lesser God than the Father." •Misunderstanding 5: "The Father, the Son, and the Spirit are just different titles for Jesus, or three different ways that God has revealed himself." •Misunderstanding 6: "Jesus wasn’t really fully God and fully man." The Trinity ebook reveals how early Christians addressed these misunderstandings through some of the earliest statements of faith including: •The Apostles' Creed written in the second century •The Nicene Creed AD 325 •Athanasian Creed written c. AD 400 •Chalcedoian Creed written in AD 451 The ebook includes the full text of each of these four creeds. One of the most powerful sections of the ebook includes a chart that shows that God and Jesus Christ share10 key traits that are mentioned in the Old Testament as applying to no-one but God. Another chart shows seven Divine attributes shared by Father, Son and Holy Spirit with Scripture references for each. |
28. Broken Silence
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BROKEN SILENCE is a thrilling enovella from Sunday Times bestseller Karen Rose. 'Intense, complex and unforgettable' James Patterson. Assistant State's Attorney Daphne Montgomery has been told to take time off after recent personal trauma. But she refuses to sit on the side lines when she meets a six-year-old girl the police call Angel. Angel hasn't spoken a word since she was found four days ago next to a burned-out car, frozen with shock, not far from the bodies of two adults who may or may not have been her parents. FBI Special Agent Joseph Carter knows that helping Angel is exactly what Daphne needs. But when Daphne gets Angel to talk, a mysterious and chilling crime begins to unravel - one that will drive Daphne into the darkest corners of her past as she and Joseph track a ruthless killer. |
29. Päivikin satu
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Päivikki on pieni kultatukkainen tyttö. Hänellä ei ole äitiä eikä isää, sillä hän on löytölapsi. Kasvatusäiti hemmottelee omaa tytärtään, ja Päivikin on tehtävä molempien työt. Kerran sieniä kerätessään Päivikki tapaa kastehelmi- ja sadepisarakeijut, jotka lähtevät johdattamaan häntä Satumaahan. Siellä on keijujen lisäksi tonttuja ja merenneitoja, mutta myös peikkoja ja noitia. Jo vuosia sitten noita Sammaleinen oli ryöstänyt Satumaan pienen kultatukkaisen prinsessan, ja siitä oli maassa suuri suru. Aili Somersalo on suomalaisen saturomaanin äiti. Päivikin satu, hänen esikoisteoksensa, ilmestyi 1918. |
30. Olycksfågeln
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Patrik Hedström och hans kollegor på Tanumshede polisstation har haft en lugn vinter som mestadels präglats av rutinarbete. Men när våren kommer börjar det hända saker. Samma dag som deras nya kollega Hanna Kruse anländer får de ett larm om en bilolycka. Den kvinnliga föraren stinker av alkohol och fallet är på väg att avskrivas som en tragisk olycka. Men en rad mystiska omständigheter får Patrik att ana oråd och till slut visar det sig att kvinnan blivit mördad. Frågan är bara av vem. Utredningen står länge och stampar, men ett genombrott sker när Patrik upptäcker att det finns kopplingar till liknande fall runt om i landet. Men vad är sambandet mellan offren? Varför väljer mördaren just dem? Och hur ska de kunna stoppa seriemördaren innan ytterligare en människa förlorar livet?      Samtidigt har polisen i Tanumshede fullt upp på annat håll. En dokusåpa har förlagts till deras lilla ort och när deltagarna i F*****g Tanum drar in i samhället väcker det mycket känslor. Kommunpolitikerna gnuggar händerna och hoppas att man på detta sätt ska kunna locka till sig fler turister, medan kritikerna klagar över de ständigt närvarande kamerorna, idolhysteri och stökiga fester. Produktionsbolaget struntar cyniskt i hur deltagarna mår och gör allt för att spä på motsättningarna. Konflikterna trappas upp allt mer tills det slutar med ett mord. Dagen efter en blöt fest hittas Big Brother-Barbie död i en soptunna. Är den skyldige någon av de mediehungriga människor som är med i programmet, eller finns mördaren utanför? Och har detta brutala mord något samband med seriemördaren som de jagar?     Patrik ställs inför sitt livs största utmaning, då han måste arbeta med två olika mordutredningar parallellt. Samtidigt närmar sig hans och Ericas bröllop med stormsteg. Slitningarna kommer som på beställning när de ska försöka balansera Patriks enorma press på jobbet med Ericas frustration över att gå hemma och tvingas ta huvudansvaret för bröllopet, vars planering diverse släktingar envisas med att lägga sig i. Hemsituationen förenklas inte heller av att Ericas syster Anna nu bor hos dem tillsammans med sina två barn. Eftersom Anna är djupt deprimerad efter att ha dödat sin man i självförsvar, får Erica axla den tunga rollen som trebarnsmor.      Olycksfågeln är en spännande, engagerande och brännande aktuell kriminalroman där Camilla Läckberg befäster sin position som Sveriges nya deckardrottning. |
31. Stenhuggaren
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Det är en tidig oktobermorgon i Fjällbacka och fiskaren Frans Bengtsson är ute och vittjar sina hummertinor. Vid den sista tinan är det dock något som tar emot. Den kärvar rejält och Frans förstår snart att det inte är någon vanlig fångst han fått. Men när tinan skär vattenytan kastar han sig mot relingen och spyr. För tvärs över nätet hänger en livlös liten flicka ... Patrik Hedström och hans kollegor vid Tanumshede polisstation dras åter in i ett komplicerat fall. Vid obduktionen upptäcker man nämligen att den lilla flickan har sötvatten med tvålrester i lungorna. Någon har alltså dränkt henne inomhus och sedan dumpat kroppen i havet. Men vem kan ha velat göra henne illa - och varför? Det visar sig snart att de måste gräva långt bakåt i tiden för att få reda på sanningen. |
32. My Wines in Douro
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Portugal is a wine country that nowadays is existing in the shadows of the big famous districts and the wines from the new world. It is the Port wines that are most synonymous with this country but there are so many other gems that not yet are discovered outside the country. It is also the Port that has made Portugal famous on the global wine map and still "Vintage Port" in good vintages belongs to the very best sweet wines that are made in the world. |
33. An Angel's Purpose
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The phenomenon that began with A Demon’s Promise continues in Book 2 of the Soul Savers series. Change is coming. Having learned to cope with her grief, Alexis has settled into a quiet and predictable life. Until now, when a vampire appears in her room, ordering her to stop exposing his secrets in her blockbuster books or he'll come for her family. Although the threat feels uncannily real, it has to be a dream. Because monsters may exist, but vampires do not. Change is inevitable. Erratic thoughts suddenly consume Alexis's mind, inexplicable impulses overcome her body, and her evil inheritance simmers in her soul. She begins to question her sanity, because what she sees couldn't possibly be real. Like the vampire who keeps threatening her. Change is here. But Alexis discovers there's a fine line between fact and fiction . . . and between insanity and reality. Especially while going through the Ang'dora. She's changing, and just in time. The enemy has exploded in a fit of rage, targeting her and her family. In the transformation that gifts her with supernatural powers, not even she knows which will prevail in the battle for her soul—the goodness she was born into or the evil that flows in her blood. And the consequences for everyone she loves prove to be unimaginable. * * * * * This is the second book in the contemporary fantasy series where you'll meet vampires, werewolves, witches, warlocks, and a new type of nephilim. The further you get into the series, the more creatures you'll discover, including shapeshifters, fae, sorcerers, angels, demons, and more. (This book was formerly titled Purpose. The covers and titles have changed for Books 1-7 in the series. This book has some minor content changes in November 2015.) The series in suggested reading order with the books’ new titles. Read them all by March 31, 2016, and enter the author’s trivia giveaway: #1 – A Demon’s Promise #2 – An Angel’s Purpose Novella – Genesis #3 – Dangerous Devotion #4 – Dark Power #5 – Sacred Wrath #6 – Unholy Torment #7 – Fractured Faith #7.5 – Awakened Angel #8 – Age of Angels NOTE: This is a paranormal series that crosses from New Adult to Adult. It contains mature content meant for 16 years and older. This series is not a YA. |
34. The Serpent's Shadow
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The Kane Chronicles: The Serpent's Shadow is the final thrilling instalment in award-winning author Rick Riordan's Kane Chronicles trilogy. Is their inherited magic enough to battle against the most powerful mythical forces that Egypt's gods have to throw at them? CARTER AND SADIE KANE, descendants of the magical House of Life, are in pretty big trouble. Despite their bravest efforts, Apophis, the giant snake of Chaos, is still threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Now the Kanes must do something no magician has ever managed - defeat Apophis himself. No pressure there then. Battling against the forces of Chaos, their only hope is an ancient spell - but the magic has been lost for a millennia. Will they find the serpent's shadow, or will they be led to their deaths in the depths of the Underworld? Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwide Praise for The Kane Chronicles: The Serpent's Shadow: 'Storytelling that will get readers hooked' - Philip Ardagh, The Guardian ' Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical.' - Times Rick Riordan is the award-winning writer of the Percy Jackson series, The Kane Chronicles and the Heroes of Olympus series. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006, and made into a blockbuster film starring Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan and Uma Thurman in 2010. The series has gone on to become a chart-topping success. ***Check out The Kane Chronicles website at www.kanechronicles.co.uk for games, puzzles, author interviews and much more.*** |
35. Complete French
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Complete French is a comprehensive language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level. This ebook just features text. An ebook + audio edition is also available with the ISBN 9781444154719. The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence. -Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages -25 learning units plus revision unit and grammar summary -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of France -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken French -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years. |
36. The Queen of Attolia
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Discover the world of the Queen’s Thief New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics and feature one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. Megan Whalen Turner’s Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin. The brilliant thief Eugenides has visited the Queen of Attolia’s palace one too many times, leaving small tokens and then departing unseen. When his final excursion does not go as planned, he is captured by the ruthless queen. The Queen’s Thief novels have been praised by writers, critics, reviewers, and fans and have been honored with glowing reviews, “best of” citations, and numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Newbery Honor, the Andre Norton Award shortlist, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Discover and rediscover the stand-alone companions, The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia, A Conspiracy of Kings, and Thick as Thieves, all epic novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief. This edition of The Queen of Attolia includes "Knife Dance," an exclusive story about Eugenides by Megan Whalen Turner, an introduction to the characters from the world of the Queen’s Thief, and a map of the world of the Queen’s Thief. A Booklist Top 10 Fantasy Books for Youth ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age Parent’s Choice Gold Award A Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Book “The Queen’s Thief books awe and inspire me. They have the feel of a secret, discovered history of real but forgotten lands. The plot-craft is peerless, the revelations stunning, and the characters flawed, cunning, heartbreaking, exceptional. Megan Whalen Turner’s books have a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, with space waiting for more books to come.”—Laini Taylor, New York Times-bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone novels and Strange the Dreamer "Unforgettable characters, plot twists that will make your head spin, a world rendered in elegant detail—you will fall in love with every page of these stories. Megan Whalen Turner writes vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy that will leave you desperate to return to Attolia again and again."—Leigh Bardugo, New York Times-bestselling author of the The Grisha Trilogy and Six of Crows “Megan Whalen Turner proves to be one of the brightest creative talents. With each book, she continues to add new levels and new luster to her sparkling imagination.”—Lloyd Alexander, Newbery Medalist and National Book Award-winning author of The Chronicles of Prydain “Readers will be spellbound.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Turner’s storytelling is so sure that readers will want to go along with her—and discover whatever it is that Eugenides will do next.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “[An] intense read . . . thoroughly involving and wholly satisfying on all fronts.”—The Horn Book (starred review) |
37. Ensimmäinen murhani
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Maria Kallion ensimmäinen tapaus Opiskelijakuoron railakkaat harjoitukset helsinkiläishuvilalla katkeavat, kun ykkösbasso Jukka Peltonen löydetään rantavedestä kuolleena. Tapaus on näytön paikka Maria Kalliolle, jonka uraa rikososaston ylikonstaapelina rasittaa se, että hän on sekä nuori että nainen – ja vielä punatukkainen! Kuoron hilpeän julkisivun takaa löytyy katkeria intohimoja, eikä niiden penkomista helpota havainto, että joukossa on Marian vanhoja kavereita. Taas mentiin, ajattelin etsiessäni kaapista jotakin säädyllistä päällepantavaa. Virkahame oli Pasilassa, joten paremmat farkut saivat kelvata. Tukka oli märkä, mutta kuivaaja pörröttäisi sen vain punaiseksi takuksi. Yritin sutia meikintapaista punoittavaan naamaani ja irvistin peilikuvalleni. Se esitti jotakuta muuta kuin kunnioitettavaa naispuolista poliisikonstaapelia: Vihreänkeltaiset silmät näyttivät kissalta lainatuilta, karkean köysihamppukiharan väriä oli tehostettu punaisella purkista (vain Melody ja minä...). Epäkunnioitusta herättävin piirre oli pystynenäni, jonka aurinko oli kirjavoittanut kesakoilla. Suuta oli joku väittänyt sensuelliksi, mikä suomeksi merkitsee hivenen liian paksua alahuulta. Minunko, kakaran näköisen naisentekeleen, oli nyt lähdettävä puolustamaan lakia ja järjestystä Vuosaaren perukoille? Suomen suosituimpiin kirjailijoihin kuuluva Leena Lehtolainen tunnetaan erityisesti Maria Kallio ja Hilja Ilveskero -romaaneistaan. Hän on kirjoittanut myös useita dramaattisia perhe- ja avioliittoromaaneja. |
38. Pelon hinta
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Pelolla on hinta; siitä voi hyötyä tai maksaa kalliisti. Pelon tunne määrittää yllättävällä tavalla käyttäytymistämme ja on läsnä lähes jokaisessa elämämme tärkeässä päätöksessä. Pelon hinta kertoo pelon usein väärinymmärretystä luonteesta ja siitä, miten pelko voi romahduttaa toimintakyvyn mutta myös parantaa suoritusta niin bisneksessä kuin yksityiselämässä. Kirja pureutuu pelon eri ilmenemismuotoihin ja osoittaa, miten tunteen tuhoavat muodot voitetaan ja hyödyt otetaan käyttöön. Henkka Hyppönen on luova johtaja ja yritysvalmentaja, joka tunnetaan tällä hetkellä erityisesti Hyvät ja huonot uutiset -ohjelman paneelin puheenjohtajana. Hänen Nautitaan raakana -kirjansa (2011) oli myyntimenestys. |
39. The Reckoning
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#1 bestselling author John Grisham’s The Reckoning is his most powerful, surprising, and suspenseful thriller yet.   “A murder mystery, a courtroom drama, a family saga… The Reckoning  is Grisham's argument that he's not just a boilerplate thriller writer . Most jurors will think the counselor has made his case.” — USA Today     October 1946, Clanton, Mississippi Pete Banning was Clanton, Mississippi’s favorite son—a decorated World War II hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer, father, neighbor, and a faithful member of the Methodist church. Then one cool October morning he rose early, drove into town, and committed a shocking crime.  Pete's only statement about it—to the sheriff, to his lawyers, to the judge, to the jury, and to his family—was: "I have nothing to say." He was not afraid of death and was willing to take his motive to the grave.             In a major novel unlike anything he has written before, John Grisham takes us on an incredible journey, from the Jim Crow South to the jungles of the Philippines during World War II; from an insane asylum filled with secrets to the Clanton courtroom where Pete’s defense attorney tries desperately to save him.  Reminiscent of the finest tradition of Southern Gothic storytelling,  The Reckoning  would not be complete without Grisham’s signature layers of legal suspense, and he delivers on every page. |
40. The Chalk Pit
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Boiled human bones have been found in Norwich's web of underground tunnels. When forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway discovers the bones aren't historical , DCI Nelson launches a murder inquiry. What was initially just a medieval curiosity has a much more sinister nature... 'My favourite current crime series . . . a pleasure from start to finish' Val McDermid Meanwhile, DS Judy Johnson is investigating the disappearance of a local rough sleeper. The only trace of her is the rumour that she's gone 'underground'. This might be a figure of speech, but with the discovery of the bones and the stories both Ruth and the police have heard of a vast community of rough sleepers living in the old chalk-mining tunnels under Norwich, the clues point in only one direction. Local academic Martin Kellerman knows all about the tunnels and their history - but can his assertions of cannibalism and ritual killing possibly be true? As the weather gets hotter, tensions rise. A local woman goes missing and the police are under attack. Ruth and Nelson must unravel the dark secrets of The Underground and discover just what gruesome secrets lurk at its heart - before it claims another victim. DON'T MISS THE TENTH DR RUTH GALLOWAY MYSTERY: THE DARK ANGEL, NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER IN PRINT AND EBOOK |
41. Foxglove Summer
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In the fifth of his bestselling series Ben Aaronovitch takes Peter Grant out of whatever comfort zone he might have found and takes him out of London - to a small village in Herefordshire where the local police are reluctant to admit that there might be a supernatural element to the disappearance of some local children. But while you can take the London copper out of London you can't take the London out of the copper. Travelling west with Beverley Brook, Peter soon finds himself caught up in a deep mystery and having to tackle local cops and local gods. And what's more all the shops are closed by 4pm ... |
42. Moon Over Soho
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I was my dad's vinyl-wallah: I changed his records while he lounged around drinking tea, and that's how I know my Argo from my Tempo. And it's why, when Dr Walid called me to the morgue to listen to a corpse, I recognised the tune it was playing. Something violently supernatural had happened to the victim, strong enough to leave its imprint like a wax cylinder recording. Cyrus Wilkinson, part-time jazz saxophonist and full-time accountant, had apparently dropped dead of a heart attack just after finishing a gig in a Soho jazz club. He wasn't the first. No one was going to let me exhume corpses to see if they were playing my tune, so it was back to old-fashioned legwork, starting in Soho, the heart of the scene. I didn't trust the lovely Simone, Cyrus' ex-lover, professional jazz kitten and as inviting as a Rubens' portrait, but I needed her help: there were monsters stalking Soho, creatures feeding off that special gift that separates the great musician from someone who can raise a decent tune. What they take is beauty. What they leave behind is sickness, failure and broken lives. And as I hunted them, my investigation got tangled up in another story: a brilliant trumpet player, Richard 'Lord' Grant - my father - who managed to destroy his own career, twice. That's the thing about policing: most of the time you're doing it to maintain public order. Occasionally you're doing it for justice. And maybe once in a career, you're doing it for revenge. |
43. Broken Homes
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Ben Aaronovitch has stormed the bestseller list with his superb London crime series. A unique blend of police procedural, loving detail about the greatest character of all, London, and a dash of the supernatural. A mutilated body in Crawley. Another killer on the loose. The prime suspect is one Robert Weil - an associate of the twisted magician known as the Faceless Man? Or just a common garden serial killer? Before PC Peter Grant can get his head round the case, a town planner going under a tube train and a stolen grimoire are adding to his case-load. So far so London. But then Peter gets word of something very odd happening in Elephant and Castle, on an housing estate designed by a nutter, built by charlatans and inhabited by the truly desperate. Is there a connection? And if there is, why oh why did it have to be South of the River? Full of warmth, sly humour and a rich cornucopia of things you never knew about London, Aaronovitch's series has swiftly added Grant's magical London to Rebus' Edinburgh and Morse's Oxford as a destination of choice for those who love their crime with something a little extra. |
44. Whispers Under Ground
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Doctor Who Screenwriter Ben Aaronovitch's superbly entertaining supernatural crime series has, with its witty one-liners and wonderfully erudite take on London, won a legion of fans in double quick time. Peter Grant is learning magic fast. And it's just as well - he's already had run-ins with the deadly supernatural children of the Thames and a terrifying killer in Soho. Progression in the Police Force is less easy. Especially when you work in a department of two. A department that doesn't even officially exist. A department that if you did describe it to most people would get you laughed at. And then there's his love life. The last person he fell for ended up seriously dead. It wasn't his fault, but still. Now something horrible is happening in the labyrinth of tunnels that make up the tube system that honeycombs the ancient foundations of London. And delays on the Northern line is the very least of it. Time to call in the Met's Economic and Specialist Crime Unit 9, aka 'The Folly'. Time to call in PC Peter Grant, Britain's Last Wizard. |
45. You
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*** NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES *** 'Thriller of the Year'  Daily Mail  'Hypnotic and scary'  Stephen King 'Examines the fine line between seduction and stalking . . . Ludicrously readable'  Guardian When aspiring writer Guinevere Beck strides into the bookstore where Joe works, he is instantly smitten. But there's more to Joe than Beck realises and much more to Beck than her perfect facade. And the obsessive relationship quickly spirals into a whirlwind of deadly consequences... A chilling account of unrelenting, terrifying deceit, Caroline Kepnes'  You  is a thriller more perversely clever and dangerously twisted than any YOU have ever read. 'I am RIVETED, AGHAST, AROUSED, you name it. The rare instance when prose and plot are equally delicious'  Lena Dunham  ‘ Brilliant thriller with attitude, guts and true insight into the nature of obsession'  Sophie Hannah 'A fantastically creepy thriller... The kind of book you put your life on hold for'  Glamour 'Clever and chilling'  Elle 'A brilliant tale… It's  Gone Girl  meets a sinister version of  Girls '  Marie Claire 'An addictive thriller!'  Closer |
46. Undeniable
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Warning: This is not a typical love story. This is an all-consuming, soul-crushing, tear-your-heart-into-pieces story. It’s intense, gritty and raw, dark and disturbing, and it doesn’t happen overnight. This is an epic love story that knows no boundaries and has no time limits. It grows and develops—with hurt, sacrifice, and heartache—over the span of a lifetime. Eva Fox is the princess of the Silver Demons Motorcycle Club. Growing up with bikers in the club lifestyle is all that she knows. When she’s a young girl, Eva meets the reason for her existence. Deuce West is the sexy, biker bad-ass of the Hell’s Horsemen Motorcycle Club. Like Eva, he was born and raised in the club—but that’s where the similarities end. Their first meeting is innocent, but as Eva matures into a woman, their chance reunions evolve into a fit of lust and love. Fate continues to bring them together time and time again, but their twisted journey is filled with pain, betrayal, and bloodshed that could tear them apart. Eva sees in Deuce what he cannot see in himself—a man worthy of love—and Eva spends her lifetime proving to him that her undeniable love is the one thing he can’t live without. This is Eva and Deuce’s story. It wasn’t easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. And love is worth everything. |
47. Lies Sleeping
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A deadly history. A dangerous mystery. And a dark plan coming to light. IN LONDON, THE PAST IS NEVER DEAD. IT ONLY... LIES SLEEPING * * * * * Martin Chorley - aka the Faceless Man - wanted for multiple counts of murder, fraud and crimes against humanity, has been unmasked and is on the run. Peter Grant, Detective Constable and apprentice wizard, now plays a key role in an unprecedented joint operation to bring Chorley to justice. But even as the unwieldy might of the Metropolitan Police bears down on its foe, Peter uncovers clues that Chorley, far from being finished, is executing the final stages of a long term plan. A plan that has its roots in London's two thousand bloody years of history, and could literally bring the city to its knees. To save his beloved city Peter's going to need help from his former best friend and colleague - Lesley May - who brutally betrayed him and everything he thought she believed in. And, far worse, he might even have to come to terms with the malevolent supernatural killer and agent of chaos known as Mr Punch... * * * * * THE 'RIVERS OF LONDON' NOVELS HAVE SOLD OVER TWO MILLION COPIES. DISCOVER WHY THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST-LOVED BOOK SERIES BEING WRITTEN TODAY. 'Charming, witty and exciting' Independent 'Great fun' Simon Mayo, Radio 2 'As brilliant and funny as ever' Sun 'An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups' The Times 'The Rivers of London series is an ever-evolving delight' Crime Review 'A darkly comic read with characters you can't help but like.' Sunday Express |
48. A Gentleman in Moscow
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***Soon to be a major TV series starring Kenneth Branagh*** OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD A BOOK OF THE DECADE, 2010-2020 ( INDEPENDENT ) THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 A DAILY EXPRESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017 ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2017 ONE OF BILL GATES'S SUMMER READS OF 2019 NOMINATED FOR THE 2018 INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS WEEK AWARD ‘This novel is astonishing, uplifting and wise. Don’t miss it’ Chris Cleave ‘No historical novel this year was more witty, insightful or original than Amor Towles’s A Gentleman in Moscow ’ Sunday Times , Books of the Year ‘Charming … shows that not all books about Russian aristocrats have to be full of doom and nihilism’ The Times , Books of the Year '[A] supremely uplifting novel ... It's elegant, witty and delightful - much like the Count himself.' Mail on Sunday , Books of the Year On 21 June 1922, Count Alexander Rostov – recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt – is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. But instead of his usual suite, he must now live in an attic room while Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval. Can a life without luxury be the richest of all? |
49. A Game of Thrones: The Story Continues Books 1
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HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has set the benchmark for contemporary epic fantasy. Labelled by Time magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world, Martin has conjured a world as complex and vibrant as that of J.R.R. Tolkien’s, populated by a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters, and boasting a history that stretches back twelve thousand years. Three great storylines weave through the books, charting the civil war for control of the Seven Kingdoms; the defence of the towering Wall of ice in the uttermost north against the unearthly threat of the Others; and across the Narrow Sea the rise to power of Daenerys Targaryen and the last live dragons in the world. The HBO adaption of A Game of Thrones has aired worldwide and proved so popular that a second season was commissioned. Reviews ‘Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … one of the greats of fantasy literature’ SFX ‘This is one of those rare and effortless reads’ ROBIN HOBB ‘George R.R. Martin is one of our very best writers, and this is one of his very best books’ RAYMOND E. FEIST ‘Such a splendid tale. I read my eyes out – I couldn’t stop till I’d finished and it was dawn’ ANNE MCCAFFREY ‘George Martin is assuredly a new master craftsman in the guild of heroic fantasy’ KATHARINE KERR ‘Few created worlds are as imaginative and diverse’ JANNY WURTS About the author George R.R. Martin is the author of fourteen novels, including five volumes of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, several collections of short stories and numerous screen plays for television drama and feature films. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
50. Salvation Lost
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Humanity rises to meet a powerful alien threat, in this extraordinary sequel to Peter F. Hamilton’s Salvation . This is a high-octane adventure from 'the most powerful imagination in science fiction' (Ken Follett). Fight together - or die alone . . . In the twenty-third century, humanity is enjoying a comparative utopia. Yet life on Earth is about to change, forever. Feriton Kane’s investigative team has discovered the worst threat ever to face mankind – and we’ve almost no time to fight back. The supposedly benign Olyix plan to harvest humanity, in order to carry us to their god at the end of the universe. And as their agents conclude schemes down on earth, vast warships converge above to gather this cargo. Some factions push for humanity to flee, to live in hiding amongst the stars – although only a chosen few would make it out in time. But others refuse to break before the storm. As disaster looms, animosities must be set aside to focus on just one goal: wiping this enemy from the face of creation. Even if it means preparing for a future this generation will never see. Salvation Lost is the second book in the Salvation Sequence by Peter F. Hamilton 'Everything readers of Salvation will have hoped for. A series emerging as a modern classic' Stephen Baxter 'Brilliant and compelling. A masterclass in tension and spectacle' Gareth L. Powell |
51. Harha
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Uusi murhasaari on noussut merestä! Tervetuloa Doggerlandiin! Se sijaitsee siellä missä brittidekkari ja skandikrimi kohtaavat. Siellä tapahtuu murhia, ja niitä ratkoo elämänsä solmuun saanut komisario Karen Eiken Hornby. Harha-askel on ensimmäinen osa kuvitteelliseen Doggerlandin saarivaltioon sijoittuvaa rikossarjaa, jossa tuulisen saariryhmän suolantuoksuinen elämä avautuu lukijalle hämmästyttävän todellisena. Komisario Karen Eiken Hornbylla on kamala krapula. Ja morkkis. Juuri tämän miehen vierestä hän ei olisi koskaan halunnut herätä. Ja pahempaa on edessä: hänet kiskotaan suoraan sängystä tutkimaan murhaa, jonka uhri ei voisi olla hänen kannaltaan kiusallisempi. Pitkään Britanniassa asunut Karen on palannut kotiin Doggerlandiin nuolemaan haavojaan, ja nyt hän joutuu peittelemään omia harha-askeleitaan voidakseen tutkia murhaa. Paluumuuttajaan ei suhtauduta ystävällisesti töissä eikä kylillä, ja Karenin oma objektiivisuus alkaa horjua, kun hän kiintyy uhrin tyttäreen. Onko murha hetken kiivastuksissa tehty, vai vievätkö jäljet vuosikymmenten taa kummalliseen jaksoon saarivaltion historiassa? Ja haluaako Karen edes tietää vastausta? Maria Adolfsson on tukholmalainen kirjailija ja viestinnän ammattilainen. Harha-askel on hänen ensimmäinen rikosromaaninsa, ja Doggerland-sarja on herättänyt suurta kiinnostusta kansainvälisestikin. |
52. Managing Oneself
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We live in an age of unprecedented opportunity: with ambition, drive, and talent, you can rise to the top of your chosen profession regardless of where you started out. But with opportunity comes responsibility. Companies today aren't managing their knowledge workers careers. Instead, you must be your own chief executive officer. That means it's up to you to carve out your place in the world and know when to change course. And it's up to you to keep yourself engaged and productive during a career that may span some 50 years. In Managing Oneself , Peter Drucker explains how to do it. The keys: Cultivate a deep understanding of yourself by identifying your most valuable strengths and most dangerous weaknesses; Articulate how you learn and work with others and what your most deeply held values are; and Describe the type of work environment where you can make the greatest contribution. Only when you operate with a combination of your strengths and self-knowledge can you achieve true and lasting excellence. Managing Oneself identifies the probing questions you need to ask to gain the insights essential for taking charge of your career. Peter Drucker was a writer, teacher, and consultant. His 34 books have been published in more than 70 languages. He founded the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, and counseled 13 governments, public services institutions, and major corporations. |
53. Taikurin hattu
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Muumipeikko ja hänen ystävänsä löytävät vuoren huipulta korkean mustan hatun. He vievät sen kotiin aavistamatta, että hatun takia Muumilaakso muuttuu taikuuksien ja omituisuuksien temmellyskentäksi. Outoja pilviä liikkuu taivaalla; yhtäkkiä Muumipeikko on kummituseläin. Joudutaan hattivattien kammottavaan piiritykseen, ja muumitalosta tulee viidakko. Muumimamma saa takaisin käsilaukkunsa, hän järjestää suuren ilojuhlan, ja Muumilaaksoon saapuu - taikuri. "Tove Jansson kirjoittaa kaikille - mutta on selvää, että erityisen lukemisen ilon hän valmistaa niille aikuisille, jotka eivät koskaan tule liian aikuisiksi unohtaakseen lapsen ympäristössään ja itsessään." - Vasabladet |
54. Muumipapan urotyöt
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Muumipapan huikeat muistelmat kertovat myönteisen asenteen voimasta: harmainkin sumu voi värjäytyä ruusunpunaiseksi kuin Hemulin sunnuntaihatun harso. Muumipapan muistelmissa vakaasta perheenisästä kuoriutuu seikkailija, joka jo nuorena ottaa kohtalon omiin käpäliinsä karkaamalla löytölasten kodista. Kirjassa Muumipappa kertoo muumikansan varhaisemmista vaiheista, niistä ajoista, jolloin hän ja Nuuskamuikkusen ja Nipsun isät elivät myrskyisää nuoruuttaan. Kaihomielisesti ja reippaasti värittäen hän muistelee seikkailuretkiä, joita toverukset tekivät Merenhuiskeella, herra Fredriksonin mainiolla talolaivalla, pelottavaa Hemulin tätiä, jonka tahmatassut pyyhkäisivät mennessään, arkajalkaista ja äreää drontti Edvardia, Laittomien siirtokuntaa, kauhujen saaren kummitusta ja sitä unohtumatonta syysyötä, jolloin Muumipappa pelasti suloisen, punastelevan haaksirikkoisen Muumimamman meren armoilta. |
55. When Things Fall Apart
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Pema Chödrön reveals the vast potential for happiness, wisdom and courage even in the most painful circumstances. Pema Chödrön teaches that there is a fundamental opportunity for happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it – ironically, while we are caught up in attempt to escape pain and suffering. This accessible guide to compassionate living shows us how we can use painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion and courage, ways of communication that lead to openness and true intimacy with others, practices for reversing our negative habitual patterns, methods for working with chaotic situations and ways to cultivate compassionate, energetic social action Recently profiled in Oprah’s O magazine, Pema Chödrön is a spiritual teacher for anyone – whether they have a spiritual path or not. Her heartfelt advice and wisdom (developed in her 20 years of practice as a Tibetan Buddhist nun as well as her years previously as a normal ‘housewife and mother’) give her a wide appeal. This advice strikes just the right note, offering us comfort and challenging us to live deeply and contribute to creating a more loving world. Reviews ‘‘Pema’s deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water – clear and deep.’ Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry. ‘As one of Pema Chödrön’s grateful students, I have been learning the most pressing and necessary lesson of all: how to keep opening wider my own heart.’ Alice Walker ‘It is a lively and accessible take on ancient techniques for transforming terror and pain into joy and compassion.’ O, the Oprah Winfrey magazine About the author Pema Chödrön is an American Buddhist nun and one of the foremost students of Chogyam Trungpa, the renowned Tibetan meditation master. She is the author of The Wisdom of No Escape, Start Where You Are, The Places that Scare You and the best-selling When Things Fall Apart. She is the resident teacher at Gampo Abbey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the first Tibetan monastery in North America established for Westerners. |
56. Much Ado About You
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When you're the oldest daughter, you don't get to have any fun! Witty, orphaned Tess Essex faces her duty: marry well and marry quickly, so she can arrange matches for her three sisters -- beautiful Annabel, romantic Imogen and practical Josie. After all, right now they're under the rather awkward guardianship of the perpetually tipsy Duke of Holbrook. But just when she begins to think that all might end well, one of her sisters bolts with a horse-mad young lord, and her own fiancé just plain runs away. Which leaves Tess contemplating marriage to the sort of man she wishes to avoid -- one of London's most infamous rakes. Lucius Felton is a rogue whose own mother considers him irredeemable! He's delicious, Annabel points out. And he's rich, Josie notes. But although Tess finally consents to marry him, it may be for the worst reason of all. Absurd as she knows it to be, she may have fallen utterly in love . . . |
57. Enchanting Pleasures
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Gabrielle Jerningham cherishes the portrait of her betrothed, the perfect Peter Dewland...until she meets his commanding older brother Quill. But it is Peter to whom she has been promised. And how can she possibly transform her voluptuous, outspoken self into the poised gentlewoman Peter requires? When Gabby's shocking décolletage plunges to her waist at her first ball, Peter is humiliated. But Quill comes to the rescue, to the peril of his heart. An accident years before has left Quill plagued by headaches--the kind that grows more excruciating with strenuous exercise. Needless to say, this hardly bodes well for siring progeny. But the very sight of Gabby leaves Quill breathless. One forbidden kiss and Quill vows to have her, headaches--and Peter--be damned! But it will take a clever man--and a cleverer woman--to turn the tables on propriety and find their way to true love.... |
58. A Little Light on the Spiritual Laws
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A Little Light on the Spiritual Laws sets out clearly and simply 36 Spiritual Laws which govern life on Earth. Vividly illustrated with stories and metaphors, it shows how to achieve prosperity, success, gratitude and purification. If you do not understand the rules of the game you cannot play in the top league. In the same way you cannot be happy, healthy and successful until you understand the Laws of Life. This book offers a definitive, accessible guide to mastering life and when practised at the highest level, it contains the keys to heaven. |
59. Sandworm
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“Immensely readable…A hair-raising, cautionary tale about the burgeoning, post-Stuxnet world of state-sponsored hackers.” — Washington Post From Wired senior writer Andy Greenberg comes the true story of the most devastating cyberattack in history and the desperate hunt to identify and track the elite Russian agents behind it In 2014, the world witnessed the start of a mysterious series of cyberattacks. Targeting American utility companies, NATO, and electric grids in Eastern Europe, the strikes grew ever more brazen. They culminated in the summer of 2017, when the malware known as NotPetya was unleashed, penetrating, disrupting, and paralyzing some of the world's largest businesses—from drug manufacturers to software developers to shipping companies. At the attack's epicenter in Ukraine, ATMs froze. The railway and postal systems shut down. Hospitals went dark. NotPetya spread around the world, inflicting an unprecedented ten billion dollars in damage—the largest, most destructive cyberattack the world had ever seen. The hackers behind these attacks are quickly gaining a reputation as the most dangerous team of cyberwarriors in history: a group known as Sandworm. Working in the service of Russia's military intelligence agency, they represent a persistent, highly skilled force, one whose talents are matched by their willingness to launch broad, unrestrained attacks on the most critical infrastructure of their adversaries. They target government and private sector, military and civilians alike. A chilling, globe-spanning detective story, Sandworm considers the danger this force poses to our national security and stability. As the Kremlin's role in foreign government manipulation comes into greater focus, Sandworm exposes the realities not just of Russia's global digital offensive, but of an era where warfare ceases to be waged on the battlefield. It reveals how the lines between digital and physical conflict, between wartime and peacetime, have begun to blur—with world-shaking implications. |
60. Midnight Riot
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“ Midnight Riot is what would happen if Harry Potter grew up and joined the Fuzz. It is a hilarious, keenly imagined caper.”—Diana Gabaldon  Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is a paper cut. But Peter’s prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter’s ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny. Now, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic. “Filled with detail and imagination . . . Aaronovitch is a name to watch.”—Peter F. Hamilton  “Fresh, original, and a wonderful read . . . I loved it.”—Charlaine Harris |
61. White Dwarf May 2019
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White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premium Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing content each month such as new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests and more. Here’s what you can look forward to in May’s issue: Guest Editorial A word from 20-year White Dwarf veteran, Matt Hutson Contact Your questions answered! Readers’ Models Check out our favourite reader submissions. Worlds of Warhammer Nick Horth usurps Phil Kelly’s regular column to talk about cities and sagas. The Bidecennial Man Guest editor Matt Hutson discusses his status as Longbeard, having working on White Dwarf for more than two decades. A Tale of One Collector We take a look at some of Matt’s favourite armies that he’s collected over the years. Warhammer Age of Sigmar The Realm of Shadow The next part in our ongoing series of modelling and painting guides for the Mortal Realms – this month, we look at Ulgu! The Curse-gold Grudge In this short story, set within the Caverns of Abyssal Silence, a great treasure awaits the Fyreslayers of Aqshygahr Lodge. But they are not alone… Battle Report: The Golden Mask of Khaine The Daughters of Khaine are on the hunt for this valuable relic, but who will recover it? Find out in our Battle Report! Rules of Engagement Jervis Johnson turns his attention to summoning in Warhammer Age of Sigmar and how it has evolved over the last few years. Warhammer 40,000 A Villain Reborn In this guest column, miniatures designer Seb Perbet discusses Abaddon the Despoiler. Index Xenos: Ynnari The inaugural Index Xenos features swathes of background and new rules for fielding the Ynnari in battle. Followers of Ynnead We take a look at the heraldry of the Ynnari, followed by a gallery of beautifully painted miniatures. Paint Splatter Be inspired by four pages of handy stage-by-stage guides for the Ynnari. The Light of Hope This ironically titled short story by Andy Clark sees a lost Imperial ship search for signs of the Astronomican. Kitbash Battleforged A stunning selection of Primaris Space Marine conversions provide a real feast for the eyes. The Black Library The Horus Heresy: Visions of Darkness As the battle for Terra draws closer, Malcador the Sigillite scries the future for signs of hope in an exclusive short story from the Siege of Terra series by Black Library author John French. Warhammer Horror: The Summons of Shadows Dare you read this Warhammer Horror short story by David Annandale? Leave the lights on, just in case… Warhammer Underworlds Glory Points Dave Sanders takes a closer look at organised play and the shiny loot on offer. Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game The Gundabad Reavers Jason Lee shows off his converted Gundabad Orcs warband for Battle Companies. Necromunda Perpetual Campaigns in Necromunda New campaign rules for Necromunda let your gang continue on forever, rather than being retired at the end of a campaign. Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress Hostile Threat Detected Need a new challenge? Here are some additional rules for hostile players in Blackstone Fortress. In the Studio What have the Design Studio’s hobbyists been up to this month? |
62. The Lantern Men
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'My favourite current series' Val McDermid Everything has changed for Dr Ruth Galloway. She has a new job, home and partner, and is no longer North Norfolk police's resident forensic archaeologist. That is, until convicted murderer Ivor March offers to make DCI Nelson a deal. Nelson was always sure that March killed more women than he was charged with. Now March confirms this, and offers to show Nelson where the other bodies are buried - but only if Ruth will do the digging. Curious, but wary, Ruth agrees. March tells Ruth that he killed four more women and that their bodies are buried near a village bordering the fens, said to be haunted by the Lantern Men, mysterious figures holding lights that lure travellers to their deaths. Is Ivor March himself a lantern man, luring Ruth back to Norfolk? What is his plan, and why is she so crucial to it? And are the killings really over? |
63. Zappa The Hard Way
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'Zappa The Hard Way' is the story of Frank Zappa's last ever world tour that ended in mutiny. In 1988 Frank Zappa toured with a twelve-piece band that had rehearsed for months, learned a repertoire of over 100 songs and played an entirely different set each night. It is why, in Zappa's own words, it was "the best band you never heard in your life" - a reference to East Coast American audiences who never got the chance to see this particular touring ensemble. Zappa appointed bass player Scott Thunes to rehearse the group in his absence. In carrying out this role, Thunes was apparently abrasive, blunt and rude to the other members and two factions quickly developed: Thunes and stunt guitarist Mike Keneally on the one side; the remaining nine band members on the other. The atmosphere deteriorated as the tour progressed through America and on to Europe. Before leaving Europe, Zappa told the band that there were ten more weeks of concerts booked in the USA and asked them: "If Scott's in the band, will you do the tour?" With the exception of Keneally, they all said "no". Rather than replace Thunes, Zappa cancelled almost three months of concerts and never toured again - claiming to have lost $400,000 in the process. 'Zappa The Hard Way' documents that tour. If you think touring can be fun, think again! Yes there were groupies and the usual paraphernalia associated with rock 'n' roll, but there was also bitterness and skulduggery on a scale that no one could imagine. Author Andrew Greenaway has interviewed the surviving band members and others associated with the tour to unravel the goings on behind the scenes that drove Zappa to call a halt to proceedings, despite the huge personal financial losses. This paperback edition includes a foreword by Zappa's sister Candy, and an afterword by Pauline Butcher, Zappa's former secretary and author of 'Freak Out! My Life With Frank Zappa', 'Zappa The Hard Way' might just be the best book you've never read in your life! |
64. Treason’s Harbour
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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 ninth book in the series. Uniquely among authors of naval fiction, Patrick O’Brian allows his characters to develop with experience. The Jack Aubrey of Treason’s Harbour has a record of successes equal to that of the most brilliant of Nelson’s band of brothers, and he is no less formidable or decisive in action or strategy. But he is wiser, kinder, gentler too. Much of the plot of Treason’s Harbour depends on intelligence and counter-intelligence, a field in which Aubrey’s friend Stephen Maturin excels. Through him we get a clearer insight into the life and habits of the sea officers of Nelson’s time than we would ever obtain seeing things through their own eyes. There is plenty of action and excitement in this novel, but it is the atmosphere of a Malta crowded with senior officers waiting for news of what the French are up to, and wondering whether the war will end before their turn comes for prize money and for fame, that is here so freshly and vividly conveyed. Reviews '…full of the energy that comes from a writer having struck a vein… Patrick O'Brian is unquestionably the Homer of the Napoleonic wars.' James Hamilton- Paterson 'You are in for the treat of your lives. Thank God for Patrick O'Brian: his genius illuminates the literature of the English language, and lightens the lives of those who read him.' Kevin Myers, Irish Times 'In a highly competitive field it goes straight to the top. A real first-rater.' Mary Renault 'I never enjoyed a novel about the sea more. It is not only that the author describes the handling of a ship of 1800 with an accuracy that is as comprehensible as it is detailed, a remarkable feat in itself. Mr O'Brian's three chief characters are drawn with no less depth of sympathy than the vessels he describes, a rare achievement save in the greatest writers of this genre. It deserves the widest readership.' Irish Times About the author Patrick O’Brian, until his death in 2000, was one of our greatest contemporary novelists. He is the author of the acclaimed Aubrey–Maturin tales and the biographer of Joseph Banks and Picasso. He is the author of many other books including Testimonies, and his Collected Short Stories. In 1995 he was the first recipient of the Heywood Hill Prize for a lifetime’s contribution to literature. In the same year he was awarded the CBE. In 1997 he received an honorary doctorate of letters from Trinity College, Dublin. He lived for many years in South West France and he died in Dublin in January 2000. |
65. Anna Liisa
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Anna-Liisa on menossa naimisiin talollisen Johanneksen kanssa, kun hänen lapsensa isä Mikko palaa takaisin ja vaatii Anna-Liisaa vaimokseen. Mikko uhkaa paljastaa Anna-Liisan tekemän lapsenmurhan. Anna-Liisa päätyy lopulta jyrkkään ratkaisuun ja kuuliaisjuhlassaan paljastaa tekonsa julkisesti valmistautuneena kärsimään rangaistuksensa. |
66. He's All That
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Echo I gave Boyd Appleton my virginity when I was sixteen and he broke my heart. It took forever to get over him. Now I’m stuck with Boyd in the Catskills. Do I hide? Do I protect myself from the insane attraction I still feel? Hell no. I just have to make sure the past doesn’t bite me in the ass because I can’t fall in love with him again. Call me crazy. Call me stupid. But don’t ever call me afraid. Boyd The last person I expected to run into is Echo Mansfield. The girl is a hot mess with more scandals in her back pocket than the Kardashians combined. She’s a pain in the ass. An opinionated, spoiled rich girl with a body made for sin and a mouth I can’t forget. We had one crazy, hot summer. Now she’s stuck here and all I can think about is having her again. And again. This isn’t a good idea. Even I know that. We’re alone in the Catskills for who knows how long. What the hell can go wrong? |
67. Chop Wood Carry Water
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Guided by “Akira-sensei,” John comes to realize the greatest adversity on his journey will be the challenge of defeating the man in the mirror. This powerful story of one boy’s journey to achieve his life long goal of becoming a samurai warrior, brings the Train to be CLUTCH curriculum to life in a powerful and memorable way. Some things you will learn… —No matter how it feels, you are always building your own house. —How and why you must surrender to the outcome in order to be at your best. —Why you never want to have your identity wrapped up in what you do. —Why your strength lies in faithfulness to the little things. —How to develop a heart posture of gratitude. —How to use the biggest challenges as a training ground for greatness. —Why the process is more important than the goal. —Why comparison is the thief of all joy. —How to develop a growth mindset. —Why talent is more of a curse than a blessing. “So many valuable stories and lessons!” —Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks |
68. Introduction to Architecture
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A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volume Introduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, and cities. In an easy to understand format, readers will explore the histories and theories of architecture, design elements and process, and the technical aspects of the contemporary profession of architecture. The book explains the experience and practice of architecture and allied disciplines for future professionals, while those who love the beauty of architecture drawing will delight in the gorgeous illustrations included. Overview of the issues and practices of architecture in an all-in-one introductory text Includes new chapters and introductory essays by James Eckler, and features more than 1,000 drawings throughout Professor Ching is the bestselling author of numerous books on architecture and design, all published by Wiley; his works have been translated into 16 languages and are regarded as classics for their renowned graphical presentation For those pursuing a career in architecture or anyone who loves architectural design and drawing, Introduction to Architecture presents a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the subject. |
69. Yhdeksän hyvää, kymmenen kaunista
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Sen piti tuntua lomalta. Älykästä viihdettä parhaimmillaan! Kymmenen päivän loma hyvinvointihotellissa, neuroottiset kanssavieraat ja henkilökohtaisten ongelmien koko kirjo. Nautintoa vai piinaa? Francesillä on takanaan epäonnistunut suhde, huolenaan monta ylimääräistä kiloa ja meneillään elämänsä pahin ammatillinen kriisi. Kun hän varaa loman ensiluokkaisesta hyvinvointihotellista, hän näkee jo sielunsa silmin astuvansa hotellin ovesta ulos parempana versiona itsestään. Samaan aikaan hotelliin majoittuu kahdeksan muutakin uuden elämän etsijää. Joukkoon mahtuu pieni perhe, jonka surun kaikki aistivat, väsynyt kotiäiti, jonka ajatukset kiertävät kehää, ja asianajaja jonka harrastuksena on erilaiset hyvinvointiretriitit. Kenelläkään vieraista ei ole aavistusta mitä tuleman pitää. Sen tietää vain salaperäinen hotellin johtaja Masha, joka ohjailee taitavasti kunkin vieraan päivittäistä rytmiä. Harmi kyllä, Masha ei tyydy vain asiakkaiden pieneen painonpudotukseen tai aurinkotervehdyksen opetteluun, hän haluaa antaa heille jotain paljon enemmän. Nicole Kidmanin tuotantoyhtiö on hankkinut romaanin filmatisointioikeudet. Liane Moriarty on mustan huumorin ja terävän itseironian taituri ja murhilla maustetun viihteen menestyneimpiä tekijöitä. Hän ei tunnetusti pelkää käsitellä vakavia aiheita, ja kirjaa lukiessa virtaavat sekä nauru että kyyneleet: Yhdeksän hyvää, kymmenen kaunista on älykästä viihdettä parhaimmillaan. HBO:n menestyssarja Big Little Lies siivitti australialaiskirjailijan uuteen, kansainväliseen suosioon. |
70. Three Ways to Wicked
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Three ingredients for a hot summer: sun, sand, and sizzling sex. Following a nasty breakup with her ex, Kayla English is eager to get her erotic writing mojo back on track. Except progress on her current book has flatlined, right along with her belief in happily-ever-after. Solution? Two weeks of solitude in the Florida sun thanks to some friends’ generous offer to house-sit their place on the beach. She didn’t count on having roommates—or on getting the sexiest peepshow of her life. Seven years after an intimate encounter rocked their worlds, business partners Tyler Bishop and Gibb Masters have kept things strictly in the friend zone. A recent storm has left them homeless, though. They figure moving into Ty’s parents’ place is preferable to roughing it elsewhere, even if it means resisting the temptation to slip between the sheets with Kayla…and each other. As the days heat up, so does their three-way attraction. But when emotions run deeper than any of them expect, three wary hearts must decide if it’s worth the risk to write their own HEA. Warning: This book brings the dirty. We’re talking dirty sex in an outdoor shower, on a boat, and on the kitchen counter with a dirty-mouthed Casanova. In other words, all the good stuff with a side of glow-in-the-dark body paint. |
71. Sapiens
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**THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER** What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens ? This bestselling history challenges everything we know about being human. Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us. In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we’re going. ‘I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who’s interested in the history and future of our species’ Bill Gates ‘Interesting and provocative… It gives you a sense of how briefly we’ve been on this Earth’ Barack Obama **ONE OF THE GUARDIAN 'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY** |
72. 1984
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Nineteen Eighty-Four, often published as 1984, is a dystopian novel by English author George Orwell published in 1949. The novel is set in Airstrip One (formerly known as Great Britain), a province of the superstate Oceania in a world of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation, dictated by a political system euphemistically named English Socialism (or Ingsoc in the government's invented language, Newspeak) under the control of a privileged elite of the Inner Party, that persecutes individualism and independent thinking as "thoughtcrime." |
73. Laitos
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Lapsia jotka näkevät kaiken. Paha jolta ei voi ummistaa silmiään. Vetävää jännitysviihdettä yliluonnollisia kykyjä omaavista lapsista, jotka suljetaan salaiseen laitokseen. Luke Ellis on huippuälykäs 12-vuotias, joka valmistautuu yliopisto-opintoihin. Eräänä yönä hänet kidnapataan ja suljetaan salaiseen laitokseen. Kaikki sen asukit ovat lapsia, jotka kykenevät kommunikoimaan tai liikuttamaan esineitä ajatuksen voimalla. Ja laitoksen johtajalla, kolealla rouva Sigsbyllä, on heille tärkeä tehtävä. Niin tärkeä, ettei kukaan pääse laitoksesta elävänä pois. Kauhun kuninkaana tunnettu Stephen King on kirjoittanut vetävän, viihdyttävän ja vain aavistuksen verran synkän romaanin maailmasta, jossa lapsilta vaaditaan kaikkein eniten. Yhdysvaltalainen Stephen King (s. 1947) on yksi maailman tunnetuimmista kirjailijoista ja amerikkalaisen nykykirjallisuuden suurimpia tarinankertojia. Hänen ensimmäinen romaaninsa Carrie ilmestyi 1974, minkä jälkeen hän on kirjoittanut yli 60 kirjaa, jotka ovat kaikki olleet maailmanlaajuisia myyntimenestyksiä. Kingin teosten pohjalta on tehty lukuisia televisiosarjoja ja elokuvia. Hänen tuoreimpia teoksiaan ovat Ulkopuolinen, Mersumies-trilogia ja Hohdon tarinaa jatkava Tohtori Uni. Useita merkittäviä kirjallisuuspalkintoja voittaneelle Stephen Kingille myönnettiin vuonna 2018 American PENin sananvapauspalkinto. Hän asuu Mainessa vaimonsa, kirjailija Tabitha Kingin kanssa. Heidän poikansa Joe Hill ja Owen King ovat myös kirjailijoita. |
74. Hacking Growth
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The definitive playbook by the pioneers of Growth Hacking, one of the hottest business methodologies in Silicon Valley and beyond. It seems hard to believe today, but there was a time when Airbnb was the best-kept secret of travel hackers and couch surfers, Pinterest was a niche web site frequented only by bakers and crafters, LinkedIn was an exclusive network for C-suite executives and top-level recruiters, Facebook was MySpace’s sorry step-brother, and Uber was a scrappy upstart that didn’t stand a chance against the Goliath that was  New York City Yellow Cabs.  So how did these companies grow from these humble beginnings into the powerhouses they are today? Contrary to popular belief, they didn’t explode to massive worldwide popularity simply by building  a great product then crossing their fingers and hoping it would catch on. There was a studied, carefully implemented methodology behind these companies’ extraordinary rise. That methodology is called Growth Hacking, and it’s practitioners include not just today’s hottest start-ups, but also companies like IBM, Walmart, and Microsoft as well as the millions of entrepreneurs, marketers, managers and executives who make up the community of Growth Hackers. Think of the Growth Hacking methodology as doing for market-share growth what Lean Start-Up did for product development, and Scrum did for productivity. It involves cross-functional teams and rapid-tempo testing and iteration that focuses  customers : attaining them, retaining them, engaging them, and motivating them to come back and buy more.    An accessible and practical toolkit that teams and companies in all industries can use to increase their customer base and market share, this book walks readers through the process of creating and executing their own custom-made growth hacking strategy. It is a must read for any marketer, entrepreneur, innovator or manger looking to replace wasteful big bets and "spaghetti-on-the-wall" approaches with more consistent, replicable, cost-effective, and data-driven results. |
75. Inappropriate
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A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland. Terminated for inappropriate behavior. I couldn’t believe the letter in my hands. Nine years. Nine damn years I’d worked my butt off for one of the largest companies in America, and I was fired with a form letter when I returned home from a week in Aruba. All because of a video taken when I was on vacation with my friends—a private video made on my private time. Or so I thought… Pissed off, I cracked open a bottle of wine and wrote my own letter to the gazillionaire CEO telling him what I thought of his company and its practices. I didn’t think he’d actually respond. I certainly never thought I’d suddenly become pen pals with the rich jerk. Eventually, he realized I’d been wronged and made sure I got my job back. Only…it wasn’t the only thing Grant Lexington wanted to do for me. But there was no way I was getting involved with my boss’s boss’s boss. Even if he was ridiculously gorgeous, confident, and charming. It would be completely wrong, inappropriate even. Sort of like the video that got me into trouble to begin with. Two wrongs don’t make a right. But sometimes it’s twice as fun. |
76. Crossing the Line
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"Sweet and sexy with a delicious side of hot and dirty.  Kendall Ryan pens another swoon worthy hockey hero who will undoubtedly melt your heart. - Helena Hunting New York Times bestselling author ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Recovering from a pulled groin muscle isn’t exactly how I planned to spend my much-needed summer vacation. But I’ll admit, being nursed back to health by my gorgeous friend Bailey, who’s just graduated from medical school, doesn’t exactly sound like a hardship. We spend a week together at my family’s beach house, a week of swimming and barbecues, a week of entertaining my little cousins and sleeping right across the hall from each other. A week of watching Bailey grow closer with my mom and sisters, and my wacky but lovable grandma. A week of enjoying Bailey tending to me—which is saying something, because it involves a lot of shoving ice packs into my underwear and taping up sore muscles. She’s funny and kind, and after just being myself for the first time in a long time, I find my walls come tumbling down. But when Bailey says she’s not looking for a relationship, I’m bound and determined to be more than just the fun hookup who sprained his groin a second time—this time with her. Your favorite hot jocks are back with an all-new standalone novel. If you like sexy, confident men who know how to handle a stick (on and off the ice), and smart women who are strong enough to keep all those big egos in check, this series is for you! (Books can be enjoyed in any order.) |
77. The Name of the Wind
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'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me' So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title. |
78. Helsingin pimeä puoli
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Helsingin synkät tositarinat Kaupunki on vallattu, poltettu ja pommitettu. Ihmisiä on tapettu, huijattu ja paleltunut pakkaseen. MTV:n rikostoimittajan ja dekkarikirjailija Jarkko Sipilän kirjoittama kirja kertoo kaupungin pimeän puolen tarinat: rikoksista keskustassa, kaksoismurhasta 1800-luvun Katajanokan slummissa, blineillä ja kaviaarilla herkuttelusta helsinkiläishotelleissa, kun muu kaupunki näki nälkää. Rikostarinat ruotivat myös 2000-luvun henkirikoksia ja muun muassa sitä, mikä sai suojelupoliisin salaamaan ranskalaisterroristin pidätykseen vuonna 1981. Sata pahaa paikkaa on sijoitettu kaupungin kartalle. Jarkko Sipilä (s. 1964) on dekkarikirjailija ja rikostoimittaja. |
79. The Wise Man's Fear
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Sequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a must-read for all fans of HBO's GAME OF THRONES. Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic ... and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his own time, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord. Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as THE NAME OF THE WIND, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must-read for all fantasy fans. Readable, engaging and gripping THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the biggest and the best new fantasy novel out there. |
80. Team of Teams
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What if you could combine the agility, adaptability, and cohesion of a small team with the power and resources of a giant organization? When General Stanley McChrystal took command of the Joint Special Operations Task Force in Iraq in 2003, he quickly realized that conventional military tactics were failing. The allied forces had a huge advantage in numbers, equipment and training - but none of the enemy's speed and flexibility. McChrystal and his colleagues discarded a century of conventional wisdom to create a 'team of teams' that combined extremely transparent communication with decentralized decision-making authority. Faster, flatter and more flexible, the task force beat back al-Qaeda. In this powerful book, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to any leader. Through compelling examples, the authors demonstrate that the 'team of teams' strategy has worked everywhere from hospital emergency rooms to NASA and has the potential to transform organizations large and small. 'A bold argument that leaders can help teams become greater than the sum of their parts' Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit 'An indispensable guide to organizational change' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs |
81. Minun tarinani
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Yhdysvaltojen entisen ensimmäisen naisen intiimit, vaikuttavat ja inspiroivat muistelmat Vaikutusvaltansa ja saavutustensa johdosta Michelle Obamasta on tullut yksi aikamme ikonisimmista ja kiehtovimmista naisista. Yhdysvaltain presidentin puolisona – ensimmäisenä afroamerikkalaisena – hän kehitti Valkoista taloa aiempaa lämminhenkisemmäksi ja tasapuolisemmaksi. Hän puhui vahvasti myös naisten ja tyttöjen puolesta ja edisti määrätietoisesti perheiden hyvinvointia ja terveyttä. Hän seisoi miehensä rinnalla tämän johtaessa Amerikkaa vaikeina aikoina. Hän jäi monien mieleen Carpool Karaoken eloisana heittäytyjänä ja tanssitaiturina. Hän kasvatti kaksi fiksua, jalat maassa olevaa tytärtä armottoman median valokeilassa.  Pohdiskelevissa ja kiehtovissa muistelmissaan Michelle Obama avaa elämäänsä ja kertoo kehityksestään: lapsuudesta Chicagon eteläosassa, työskentelystään johtotehtävissä ja tasapainoilusta äitiyden ja työn asettamien vaatimusten välillä sekä vuosista maailman kuuluisimmassa talossa. Hän kuvailee rehellisesti, eloisasti ja älykkäästi voittoja ja pettymyksiä, sekä julkisia että yksityisiä. Hän kertoo tarinansa omilla sanoillaan ja omalla tavallaan.  Kirja on lämmin, viisas ja paljastava tilinteko sielukkaalta ja merkittävältä naiselta, joka on vakaasti kulkenut omaa tietään odotusten ristipaineista huolimatta ja joka innostaa kaikkia tekemään samoin. Tämä sähkökirja toimii ePub-formaattia tukevilla lukuohjelmilla. |
82. Deep Work
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One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results. Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world. 'Deep work' is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. Coined by author and professor Cal Newport on his popular blog Study Hacks, deep work will make you better at what you do, let you achieve more in less time and provide the sense of true fulfilment that comes from the mastery of a skill. In short, deep work is like a superpower in our increasingly competitive economy. And yet most people, whether knowledge workers in noisy open-plan offices or creatives struggling to sharpen their vision, have lost the ability to go deep - spending their days instead in a frantic blur of email and social media, not even realising there's a better way. A mix of cultural criticism and actionable advice, DEEP WORK takes the reader on a journey through memorable stories -- from Carl Jung building a stone tower in the woods to focus his mind, to a social media pioneer buying a round-trip business class ticket to Tokyo to write a book free from distraction in the air -- and surprising suggestions, such as the claim that most serious professionals should quit social media and that you should practice being bored. Put simply: developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions you can make in an increasingly distracted world and this book will point the way. |
83. His Dark Materials: The Complete Collection
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This special collection features all three titles in the award-winning trilogy: Northern Lights , The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass . And now includes extracts from The Book of Dust series: La Belle Sauvage and The Secret Commonwealth Now a major critically acclaimed BBC series Set against the dreaming spires of Jordan College and the dangerous wilderness of the frozen north, Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy offers an intoxicating blend of imagination, science, theology and adventure. Northern Lights Lyra Belacqua lives half-wild and carefree among the scholars of Jordan College, with her daemon familiar always by her side. But the arrival of her fearsome uncle, Lord Asriel, draws her to the heart of a terrible struggle – a struggle born of Gobblers and stolen children, witch clans and armoured bears. The Subtle Knife Lyra finds herself in a shimmering, haunted otherworld – Cittàgazze, where soul-eating Spectres stalk the streets and wingbeats of distant angels sound against the sky. But she is not without allies: twelve-year-old Will Parry, fleeing for his life after taking another's, has also stumbled into this strange new realm. On a perilous journey from world to world, Lyra and Will uncover a deadly secret: an object of extraordinary and devastating power. And with every step, they move closer to an even greater threat – and the shattering truth of their own destiny. The Amber Spyglass Will and Lyra, whose fates are bound together by powers beyond their own worlds, have been violently separated. But they must find each other, for ahead of them lies the greatest war that has ever been – and a journey to a dark place from which no one has ever returned . . . |
84. Bad Hookup
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Hookups weren’t for her. Rachel knew that. She was a good girl— sigh —she’d always been a good girl. Except when it came to him . She’d met the him in question in a bar of all places and his lean strength, gorgeous face, and way-too-charming personality had combined to shatter her defenses. All of a sudden she’d been doing all of those “dangerous, bad girl” things her grandmother had once warned her of. And just like her grandma had predicted, he’d vanished come morning. No note. No exchanged numbers. She hadn’t even known his name. Fine. Whatever. Rachel had chalked it up to a horrible—albeit, wholly pleasurable—mistake and moved on. She was the assistant to Heather O’Keith, a kick ass, take-no-prisoners CEO of a billion dollar corporation, she didn’t have time to sit around and worry over a man. But then Heather had gotten her happily ever after by marrying equally successful business entrepreneur, Clay Steele, and Rachel discovered that she had to work in close, day-to-day contact with him. Sebastian Henley. The man from the bar. The sexy, gorgeous, irresistible disappearing man from the bar. And he still made her want to do bad, bad things. |
85. Bad Divorce
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Bec Darden was a high-powered attorney who had spent her entire adult life building a fearsome reputation both in the courtroom and the boardroom. But once upon a time, she was also a naïve and romantic—aka idiotic —soul who’d married her college sweetheart on a whim just before graduating. She and Luke were young and in love and— No surprise, her marriage had been short-lived. Explosive. Miserable. And incredibly, incredibly short-lived. But now Luke Pearson was back in her life and with the worst possible news. Her marriage, the one she’d almost immediately regretted, and the subsequent divorce she’d paid through the teeth for by working insane hours and basically not sleeping for several years hadn’t happened. As in she was still freaking married. Luke had been sexy in high school, gorgeous in college, but he was even hotter as a grown man and his reappearance in her life hadn’t done anything to dampen the attraction she felt for him. But Bec had already learned that sex wasn’t everything. One broken heart was enough, and she wasn’t in the market to give Luke another chance at shattering her all over again. He needed to sign the divorce papers she drafted and leave her to her life. Except . . . what did they say about best laid plans? Because Luke wouldn’t sign. |
86. High Performance Habits
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THESE HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY. Twenty years ago, author Brendon Burchard became obsessed with answering three questions: 1. Why do some individuals and teams succeed more quickly than others and sustain that success over the long term? 2. Of those who pull it off, why are some miserable and others consistently happy on their journey? 3. What motivates people to reach for higher levels of success in the first place, and what practices help them improve the most After extensive original research and a decade as the world’s leading high performance coach, Burchard found the answers. It turns out that just six deliberate habits give you the edge. Anyone can practice these habits and, when they do, extraordinary things happen in their lives, relationships, and careers. Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and vibrant well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality? To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage . The art and science of how to do all this is what this book is about. Whether you want to get more done, lead others better, develop skill faster, or dramatically increase your sense of joy and confidence, the habits in this book will help you achieve it faster. Each of the six habits is illustrated by powerful vignettes, cutting-edge science, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world daily practices you can implement right now. If you’ve ever wanted a science-backed, heart-centered plan to living a better quality of life, it’s in your hands. Best of all, you can measure your progress. A link to a free professional assessment is included in the book. |
87. Ensimmäinen nainen
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Sylvin tarina Kekkosen rinnalla Ensimmäinen nainen on historiallinen romaani Sylvi Kekkosesta. Se on romaani naisesta, joka löytää itsensä ja kirjailijanäänensä ja toivoo, että yhden elämän elettyään ehtisi vielä aloittaa toisen. " - Eipä voi kovin monessa maassa ensimmäinen nainen yksikseen liikuskella. - Minä en siihen lupia ala kyselemään." Julkinen rooli kätki radikaalin Sylvin, joka oli yhtaikaa ujo ja rohkea, lempeä ja pisteliäs, turvallisuushakuinen emo ja kapinallisuutta suosiva feministi. Vaativassa asemassaan hän varjeli itsenäisyyttään ja säilytti omat ystävänsä. Kun yksi tärkeimmistä, kirjailija Marja-Liisa Vartio kuolee kesällä 1966, Sylvi lähtee Katerman mökin rauhaan. Toisaalla Sylvin toinen ystävä, kuvanveistäjä Essi Renvall pohtii Sylvin muotokuvaluonnoksen äärellä, miten ilmentää veistoksella Sylvin monitahoisuutta. Voiko toista koskaan todella tuntea ja entä jos ei pääsekään kasvamaan omaan mittaansa? Johanna Venho on palkittu runoilija ja kirjailija. Ensimmäinen nainen on Venhon ensimmäinen historiallinen romaani. Sylvin tarinassa Venho pohtii naisen elämänkaarta, identiteettiä ja itseilmaisun rajoja kudelmalla faktaa ja fiktiota, tarkasti ja herkästi. |
88. The Olive Tree
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The Olive Tree is the number one international bestseller from Lucinda Riley, author of the bestselling Seven Sisters series. *This title is also published as Helena's Secret .* A magical house. A momentous summer. It has been twenty-four years since a young Helena spent a magical holiday in Cyprus, where she fell in love for the first time. When the now crumbling house, 'Pandora', is left to her by her godfather, she returns to spend the summer there with her family. Yet, as soon as Helena arrives at Pandora, she knows that its idyllic beauty masks a web of secrets that she has kept from William, her husband, and Alex, her son. At the difficult age of thirteen, Alex is torn between protecting his beloved mother, and growing up. And equally, desperate to learn the truth about his real father . . . When, by chance, Helena meets her childhood sweetheart, a chain of events is set in motion that threatens to make her past and present collide. Both Helena and Alex know that life will never be the same, once Pandora's secrets have been revealed . . . Praise for Lucinda Riley: 'Thoroughly addictive storytelling with a moving, emotional heart' Dinah Jefferies, author of The Tea Planter’s Wife |
89. Collide
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At ten years old, Noah Jameson and Cooper Bradshaw collided mid-air when they dove for the same football. For three years, they were inseparable…until one day when Noah and his parents disappeared in the middle of the night. Noah and Cooper never knew what happened to each other. Now, seventeen years later, after finding his boyfriend in bed with another man, Noah returns to Blackcreek looking for a fresh start. And damned if he doesn’t find his old friend grew up to be sexy as sin. Coop can’t believe Noah—the only person he trusted with the guilt over his parents’ death—is back. And gay… Or that Cooper himself suddenly wants another man in his bed for the first time. There’s no denying the attraction and emotion between them, but can they overcome the ghosts of their pasts to have a future together? This title contains two strong, sexy men, and a passionate friendship that transforms into a sizzling hot romance. |
90. Sword of Kings
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The 12th book in the epic and bestselling series that has gripped millions. A hero will be forged from this broken land. As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world. An oath bound him to King Alfred. An oath bound him to Æthelflaed. And now an oath will wrench him away from the ancestral home he fought so hard to regain. For Uhtred has sworn that on King Edward’s death, he will kill two men. And now Edward is dying. A violent attack drives Uhtred south with a small band of warriors, and headlong into the battle for kingship. Plunged into a world of shifting alliances and uncertain loyalties, he will need all his strength and guile to overcome the fiercest warrior of them all.   As two opposing Kings gather their armies, fate drags Uhtred to London, and a struggle for control that must leave one King victorious, and one dead. But fate – as Uhtred has learned to his cost – is inexorable. Wyrd bið ful ãræd. And Uhtred’s destiny is to stand at the heart of the shield wall once again… Reviews Praise for Sword of Kings: ‘Cornwell’s skill [is] in ageing his warrior-hero, who now creaks as he fights and is haunted by those he has loved and lost’ The Times ‘The master still adding to his wonderful Saxon Chronicles’ Sunday Times Magazine ‘Legendary … excellent storytelling, as ever’ Sunday Sport Praise for Bernard Cornwell: 'Strong narrative, vigourous action and striking characterisation, Cornwell remains king of the territory he has staked out as his own' SUNDAY TIMES ‘Like Game of Thrones, but real’ OBSERVER 'Blood, divided loyalties and thundering battles' THE TIMES 'A violent, absorbing historical saga, deeply researched and thoroughly imagined' WASHINGTON POST ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive’ George R.R. Martin ‘Cornwell draws a fascinating picture of England as it might have been before anything like England existed’ THE TIMES ‘He’s called a master storyteller. Really he’s cleverer than that’ TELEGRAPH ‘A reminder of just how good a writer he is’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell’ Lee Child About the author Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina. |
91. Viisikon uudet seikkailut
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Joululoma Kirrin Bayssä on täynnä jännitystä! Leo, Dick ja Anne viettävät joululomaa Kirrin Bayssa serkkunsa Paulin luona. Harminaan heillä on uusi kotiopettaja, joka joutuu heti sotajalalle Tim-koiran kanssa. Onneksi serkukset saavat muuta ajateltavaa, kun naapurin maalaistalosta löytyy ihmeellinen liukuseinä. Samaiseen taloon majoittautuu myös lomavieraita, joiden merkilliset puuhat suorastaan yllyttävät tutkimuksiin. Ja kun Peter-sedältä vielä varastetaan tärkeitä papereita, Viisikko huomaa olevansa keskellä uutta, huippujännittävää seikkailua. Viisikon uudet seikkailut on ikimuistoisen Viisikko-sarjan toinen kirja. Uudesta suomennoksesta vastaa Hilkka Pekkasen vetämä Turun kääntäjälaitoksen opiskelijaryhmä. |
92. The Right Stuff
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From "America's nerviest journalist" ( Newsweek )--a breath-taking epic, a magnificent adventure story, and an investigation into the true heroism and courage of the first Americans to conquer space. "Tom Wolfe at his very best" ( The New York Times Book Review ) Millions of words have poured forth about man's trip to the moon, but until now few people have had a sense of the most engrossing side of the adventure; namely, what went on in the minds of the astronauts themselves - in space, on the moon, and even during certain odysseys on earth. It is this, the inner life of the astronauts, that Tom Wolfe describes with his almost uncanny empathetic powers, that made The Right Stuff a classic. |
93. The Villa
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Sophia is the pride of the Giambelli clan and a vital player in the family's celebrated winery. But things are about to change at Villa Giambelli. Family matriarch Tereza has announced a surprise merger with the MacMillan family's winery. As a savvy businesswoman, Sophia knows she must be ready for anything - but she isn't prepared for Tyler MacMillan. They've been ordered to work closely together to ensure the merger goes through smoothly. But as they toil together, both in and out of the fields, Sophia finds herself increasingly torn between professional rivalry and a powerful attraction. And when the business and the family are threatened by disturbing acts of sabotage, Sophia realises her quest isn't just for dominance, but survival... 'Nora Roberts is a superstar' New York Times 'The most successful novelist on Planet Earth' Washington Post |
94. Jano
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Jo Nesbø, Harry Hole ja 2017. Epäpyhä kolminaisuus. Uusi Harry Hole -romaani ja monille tutun Lumiukko-romaanin elokuvaversio, jossa Harry Holea esittää Michael Fassbender tekevät vuodesta 2017 Jo Nesbøn juhlaa. Pitkään oli tarkoin varjeltu salaisuus, että Harry Holen tarina ei vielä ole ohi. Tätä karua hahmoa kaipaavien odotus palkitaan maaliskuussa, kun uusi tuhti lukupaketti saapuu niin vanhojen kuin uusienkin fanien luettavaksi. Lukunälkäisille on tarjolla sarjan jokainen osa eli koko herkku on saatavilla. Jano jatkaa Harry Holen tarinaa siitä, mihin Poliisi jäi. Harry palaa Oslon poliisin palvelukseen jahtaamaan sarjamurhaajaa, joka etsii uhrinsa treffipalvelu Tinderin käyttäjistä. Jäljet johtavat menneisyyteen, ja Harry Holen on lopulta kohdattava vanha perivihollisensa. Syksyllä saamme tätä herkkua vielä lisää, kun Snowman -elokuva, Lumiukko , saa ensi-iltansa 13.10. Michael Fassbenderin lisäksi elokuvan päärooleissa nähdään mm. ihastuttavat Charlotte Gainsbourg ja Rebecca Ferguson. Elokuvan ohjaa Tomas Alfredson. |
95. The Hanging Tree
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Suspicious deaths are not usually the concern of PC Peter Grant or the Folly, even when they happen at an exclusive party in one of the most expensive apartment blocks in London. But Lady Ty's daughter was there, and Peter owes Lady Ty a favour. Plunged into the alien world of the super-rich, where the basements are bigger than the house and dangerous, arcane items are bought and sold on the open market, a sensible young copper would keep his head down and his nose clean. But this is Peter Grant we're talking about. He's been given an unparalleled opportunity to alienate old friends and create new enemies at the point where the world of magic and that of privilege intersect. Assuming he survives the week . . . |
96. He's Lying Sis: Uncover the Truth Behind His Words and Actions, Volume 1 by Stephan Labossiere: Conversation Starters
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He's Lying Sis: Uncover the Truth Behind His Words and Actions, Volume 1 by Stephan Labossiere: Conversation Starters He's Lying Sis: Uncover the Truth Behind His Words and Actions is a 2019 book written by Stephan Labossiere, also known as Stephan Speaks. The book tackles uncovering the truth behind men's words and actions, especially when men start showing their true colors. It is a book that discusses how women can discover some of the most common lies by men and what women should do when men lie to them. Stephan Labossiere's He's Lying Sis: Uncover the Truth Behind His Words and Actions was published on February 25, 2019, and sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC. It ranked #120 in Amazon's Love and Romance Books, #43 in Dating Books, and #30 in Love and Romance book category. A Brief Look Inside:    EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive,  and the characters and its world still live on.  Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.    These questions can be used to create hours of conversation:   • Foster a deeper understanding of the book • Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups • Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately • Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before   Disclaimer : This book is an independent resource to supplement the original book and is not affiliated nor endorsed by the original work in any way. If you have not yet purchased a copy of the original book, please do before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters .   Download your copy now on sale Read it on your PC, Mac, iOS or Android smartphone, tablet devices. |
97. All You Need to Know About the Music Business
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Don Passman—dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times —is now updated to address the biggest transformation of the music industry yet: streaming. For more than twenty-five years, All You Need to Know About the Music Business has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to the music industry. Now in its tenth edition, Donald Passman leads novices and experts alike through what has been the most profound change in the music business since the days of wax cylinders and piano rolls. For the first time in history, music is no longer monetized by selling something—it’s monetized by how many times listeners stream a song. And that completely changes the ecosystem of the business, as Passman explains in detail. Since the advent of file-sharing technology in the late 1990s to the creation of the iPod, the music industry has been teetering on the brink of a major transformation—and with the newest switch to streaming music, this change has finally come to pass. Passman’s comprehensive guide offers timely, authoritative information from how to select and hire a winning team of advisors and structure their commissions and fees; navigate the ins and outs of record deals, songwriting, publishing, and copyrights; maximize concert, touring, and merchandising deals; and how the game is played in a streaming world. “If you want to be in music, you have to read this book,” says Adam Levine, lead singer and guitarist of Maroon 5. With its proven track record, this updated edition of All You Need to Know About the Music Business is more essential than ever for musicians, songwriters, lawyers, agents, promoters, publishers, executives, and managers—anyone trying to navigate the rapid transformation of the industry. |
98. Sword Art Online 18
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Read the novel that ignited the phenomenon! The second day of the final stress test rages on. Lisbeth, Silica, and Asuna push through the pain as they hold out against the Dark Army. But their efforts fall short as Kirito is captured by PoH, the former leader of Laughing Coffin! With PoH's twisted heart set on subjecting Kirito to the culmination of several years' vengeance, he prepares to end him once and for all. But when hope seems lost, a voice cries out in Kirito's heart. The voice of the person he lived with, laughed with, and fought with for years. The voice of his best friend...Grabbing hold of that light in the darkness, the Black Swordsman awakens... |
99. Eternity's Wheel
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Joey Harker is a Leader. With InterWorld trapped by HEX and his only other companion—the mysterious Time Agent Acacia Jones—missing in action, Joey's the only one left. Though injured and alone, he refuses to give up. How can he, when all the worlds are depending on him? As the threat of FrostNight looms ever closer, Joey seeks out more of his fellow Walkers across the Altiverse, training them as fast as he can and trying to track down InterWorld Base Town along the way. But even a solid team of recruits—including Acacia's brother, Avery, who's not a recruit so much as a tenuous ally—can't prepare Joey for the ultimate showdown with InterWorld's enemies, old and new. Joey never wanted to be in charge. But he's the one everyone is looking to now, and he'll have to step up if he has any hope of saving InterWorld, the Multiverse, and everything in between. Eternity's Wheel is the heart-pounding conclusion to the InterWorld series, full of time and space travel, magic, science, and the bravery of a young boy who must now face his destiny as a young man. |
100. Million Dollar Consulting
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The Long-Awaited Update for Building a Thriving Consultancy Completely updated for today’s busier-than-ever consultants, this classic guide covers the ins and outs for competing and winning in this ultracompetitive field. You’ll find step-by-step advice on how to raise capital, attract clients, create a marketing plan, and grow your business into a $1 million-per-year firm, plus brand-new material on: Blogging and social networking Global consulting Delegating labor Profiting in a troubled market Retainer business Internet marketing Praise for the previous editions of Million Dollar Consulting : “If you’re interested in becoming a rich consultant, this book is a must read.” Robert F. Mager, founder and president, Mager Associates, and member of the Training & Development Hall of Fame “Blast out of the per diem trap and into value billing.” Jim Kennedy, founder, publisher, and editor, Consultants News “The advice on developing price structure alone is worth a hundred times the price of the book.” William C. Byham, Ph.D., author of Zapp! “Must reading for those who are beginning a practice or seeking to upgrade an existing practice.” Victor H. Vroom, John G. Searle Professor, School of Management, Yale University |
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