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1. The Saints of Salvation - Peter F. Hamilton
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Humanity rises to meet a powerful alien threat, in this extraordinary conclusion to Peter F. Hamilton’s Salvation Sequence. This is a high-octane adventure from 'the most powerful imagination in science fiction' (Ken Follett). Live in hiding – or die for freedom Humanity welcomed the Olyix and their utopian technology. But mankind was tricked. Now these visitors are extracting a terrible price. For two years, the Olyix have laid siege to Earth, harvesting its people for their god. One by one, cities are falling to their devastating weaponry. And while millions have fled to seek refuge in space, others continue to fight an apparently unwinnable war. As Earth's defeat draws near, a team attempts to infiltrate the Salvation of Life – the Olyix’s arkship. If it succeeds, those chosen will travel to a hidden enclave thousands of light years away. Once there, they must signal its location to future generations, to bring the battle to the enemy. Maybe allies scattered throughout space and time can join forces. Yet in the far future, humanity are still hunted by their ancient adversary. And as forces battle on in the cold reaches of space, hope seems distant indeed . . . The Saints of Salvation is the third and final book in the Salvation Sequence by Peter F. Hamilton. 'A vast, intricate sci-fi showstopper' – Guardian on Salvation 'Exciting, wildly imaginative and quite possibly Hamilton's best book to date' – SFX Magazine on Salvation , 5 stars |
2. The Sentinel - Lee Child & Andrew Child
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The edge-of-your-seat, heart-in-mouth new Jack Reacher thriller for 2020 - his 25th adventure. No one's bigger than Jack Reacher. Jack Reacher gets off the bus in a sleepy no-name town outside Nashville, Tennessee. He plans to grab a cup of coffee and move right along. Not going to happen. The town has been shut down by a cyber attack. At the centre of it all, whether he likes it or not, is Rusty Rutherford. He's an average IT guy, but he knows more than he thinks. As the bad guys move in on Rusty, Reacher moves in on them . . . And now Rusty knows he's protected, he's never going to leave the big man's side. Reacher might just have to stick around and find out what the hell's gone wrong . . . and then put it right, like only he can. *** 'Jack Reacher is today's James Bond, a thriller hero we can't get enough of.' Ken Follett 'If you haven't read any Jack Reacher, you have a treat in store . . . a hitchhiker without a phone, a one-man force for good.' - The Times 'A contemporary version of the knight in shining armour . . . Reacher is a mythic figure.' Literary Review 'Jack Reacher is a wonderfully epic hero; tough, taciturn, yet vulnerable... Irresistible.' People 'Jack Reacher has long since earned his prominent place in the pantheon of cool, smart-talking American heroes.' New York Times |
3. Horisonten finns alltid kvar - Jonna Bornemark
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Vid varje ny ö väntar en ny horisont. För varje ny upptäckt, för varje nytt hinder, inser vi hur mycket vi fortfarande inte känner till. Så hur ska vi leva med att vi, trots vetenskapens odiskutabla framsteg, aldrig kommer att besitta all kunskap? Jonna Bornemarks svar är att utveckla det mänskliga omdömet, det som pressats ned av förpappring, floskelproduktionoch digitaliseringstro, i jakt på kontroll och mätbarhet. I boken får vi lära känna dessa hinder, men också omdömets många möjligheter och värde samt hur vi ska främja det. Efter "Det omätbaras renässans" blev förpappring ett nyord. Efter att ha läst "Horisonten finns alltid kvar" kommer vi bland annat att prata om Den manualiserande klassen och igelkottarna. I Horisonten finns alltid kvar tar Bornemark hjälp av bland andra filosoferna Aristoteles, Cusanus och Hannah Arendt för att finna handfasta råd för hur vi ska hjälpas åt att utveckla vårt omdöme. Gör mikromotstånd. Gör makromotstånd. Våga skriva jag. Våga tro på varandra. Jonna Bornemark visar vägen till hur vi kan skapa ett mänskligare samhälle och leva ett mänskligare liv. Jonna Bornemark är professor i filosofi vid Södertörns högskola. Boken innehåller även hennes redan klassiska Högtidstal vid Riksmötets öppnande 2019. |
4. The Burning Kingdoms (The Smoke Thieves Book 3) - Sally Green
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The final book in the acclaimed Smoke Thieves trilogy by bestselling author Sally Green. As war spreads like wildfire, the Smoke Thieves face their greatest challenges yet. With her father tightening his grip on the Northern Plateau, Catherine sends her loyal bodyguard Ambrose into the dragon's den on a desperate mission to disrupt the supply of smoke. In Calidor, Edyon and March face a future divided while, trapped in the demon world, Tash wrestles with the price of her past. But as the battle for the human kingdoms reaches its climax, the demon realm reveals a final, terrible secret. One with the power to change the course of the war - and history - forever . . . |
5. Home and Away - Ariel Tachna
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Lexington Lovers Taking their shot at love. University of Kentucky senior Kit Parkins has his life planned out. He’ll graduate, get a good job, find a better apartment, meet the guy of his dreams, and settle down to a happy life near his brother and uncles, the only family he has left. But meeting Lincoln Joyner, UK’s star basketball player, calls all his priorities into question. Like Kit, Linc knows exactly where life is taking him: to the NBA and as far away from his hardscrabble childhood as possible. There’s just one problem. He falls in love with Kit, who can’t imagine life anywhere but in Lexington. Can they find a way to keep their relationship going without giving up on their dreams? |
6. Sin ir más lejos - Carlos Alberto Montaner
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#Llegó la hora de recapitular. Hay que ir haciendo las maletas. Desaparecer es una actividad ingrata que sólo se justifica porque es la única prueba irrefutable de que hemos vivido#. En estas página, el escritor y periodista cubano Carlos Alberto Montaner sobre cuanto ha visto y oído, lo que ha creido y lo que recuerda, pero advierte que habrá algunos pasajes involuntariamente inventados: #A veces, incluso, los sueños se mezclan con la realidad y es difícil saber dónde terminan unos y comienza la otra. Las memorias no son estudios históricos sino el reflejo de las percepciones y éstas se desdibujan o se transforman con el tiempo de manera inexorable#. Con estas memorias, que decidió comenzar a redactar en 2015, Montaner hablará sobre la Revolución Cubana, ocurrida durante su adolescencia y que moldeó su vida. Continuará con sus años de exilio, que comenzó a los 18 años y lo llevaron de Miami a Puerto Rico, de allí a España y nuevamente a Miami, siempre con un pie en un avión. #Utilizaré estos recuerdos para incursionar en el juicio histórico y político#. Pese a haber vivido fuera de Cuba las cuatro quintas partes de su vida, Montaner advierte que #no recuerdo un solo día en el que esa isla no hubiera estado presente en mí de alguna forma. Siempre ha existido una llamada, una noticia, un visitante, un artículo, un libro, una entrevista, una firma colectiva, una conversación, algo que me obligaba a recordar mi condición de exiliado y me retrotraía al centro del conflicto#. Al final el autor hace una relevación personal que dará mucho de qué hablar. |
7. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions - Thomas S. Kuhn
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"A landmark in intellectual history which has attracted attention far beyond its own immediate field. . . . It is written with a combination of depth and clarity that make it an almost unbroken series of aphorisms. . . . Kuhn does not permit truth to be a criterion of scientific theories, he would presumably not claim his own theory to be true. But if causing a revolution is the hallmark of a superior paradigm, [this book] has been a resounding success." Nicholas Wade, Science   "Perhaps the best explanation of [the] process of discovery." William Erwin Thompson, New York Times Book Review   "Occasionally there emerges a book which has an influence far beyond its originally intended audience. . . . Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions . . . has clearly emerged as just such a work." Ron Johnston, Times Higher Education Supplement   "Among the most influential academic books in this century." Choice   One of "The Hundred Most Influential Books Since the Second World War," Times Literary Supplement |
8. The Bridal Strain - Tasha Alexander
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Lady Emily Ashton accepted Colin Hargreaves's proposal only after a significant amount of wooing, but what rational woman would refuse a man who deeds to her all the books in his library? After a harrowing investigation in Vienna, they have arrived at Emily's villa on the Greek island of Santorini, and the time, at last, has come for them to marry. THE BRIDAL STRAIN is a three thousand word vignette--a short, short story--in the bestselling Lady Emily series, coming between A FATAL WATZ and TEARS OF PEARL. This edition also contains two short essays on writing historical fiction. |
9. Bullshit Jobs - David Graeber
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From bestselling writer David Graeber—“a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate” ( Slate )—a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs…and their consequences. Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world? In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled “On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs.” It went viral. After one million online views in seventeen different languages, people all over the world are still debating the answer. There are hordes of people—HR consultants, communication coordinators, telemarketing researchers, corporate lawyers—whose jobs are useless, and, tragically, they know it. These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society’s most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln. “Clever and charismatic” ( The New Yorker ), Bullshit Jobs gives individuals, corporations, and societies permission to undergo a shift in values, placing creative and caring work at the center of our culture. This book is for everyone who wants to turn their vocation back into an avocation and “a thought-provoking examination of our working lives” ( Financial Times ). |
10. The Lang Lang Piano Method Level 1 (Enhanced Edition) - Lang Lang
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Join the superhero world of Lang Lang and come on a piano adventure with The Lang Lang Piano Method Level 1. The five progressive levels in The Lang Lang Piano Method provide a unique and imaginative way for complete beginners to learn the piano with the world's most successful concert pianist, Lang Lang. There's plenty to play all around the keyboard right from the start with fun, imaginative pieces that develop the left and right hands equally. Level 1 introduces different five-finger positions, note reading and moving around the keyboard. Musicianship is developed through theory pages and listening to exclusive performances by Lang Lang of piano classics for children. This eBook version features: • full audio of the musical examples and concert pieces played by Lang Lang • highlighted music when the audio is playing makes it easier to play along and follow • search tool • zoom function • fun animations on each page "I've written The Lang Lang Piano Method to inspire today's kids with my passion for the piano." Lang Lang |
11. Overcoming Your Child's Fears and Worries - Cathy Creswell & Lucy Willetts
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Around 15% of children are thought to suffer from anxiety disorders, the most commonly identified emotional or behavioural problems among children. Based on techniques developed and practised by the authors, this book teaches parents how to use cognitive behavioural techniques with their children and in so doing, become their child's therapist, helping them to overcome any fears, worries and phobias. Addresses specific fears and phobias as well as general anxiety and 'worrying'. Provides step-by-step practical strategies. Includes case studies, worksheets and charts. Based on the authors' experience at their anxiety disorders clinic at the University of Reading and developed from a programme based on working almost exclusively with parents. |
12. Whiskey Rose - Melissa Hale-Jones
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Matt Harrison is a Texas Ranger. It's not his job it's who he is, a part of him. Nothing is more important. But when his partner is killed and the Rangers aren't going to investigate the death of one of their own. Matt knows he'll have to find the killer on his own no matter the cost. He goes undercover at the scene of the crime, The Whiskey Rose. Unfortunately, Rose the owner and namesake of the Saloon begins to make him doubt everything he thought he was certain of. Rose doesn't want Matt in her business, not the Saloon or her personal life. But she has a lot to lose if the Texas Rangers descend on her world so she agrees to let him assume the identity of her fictional husband in exchange for keeping the investigation quiet. Now she just has to keep him from uncovering all her secrets and stealing her heart in the process. No easy feat when he makes such an appealing husband. When a new murder proves there is still a killer in their midst Rose comes to realize a Texas Ranger might be a good thing to have around and Matt realizes that there are some things more important than his badge. |
13. Madhur Jaffrey's Curry Nation - Madhur Jaffrey
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Madhur Jaffrey, television's most-loved Indian cook, returned to our screens for a major new series for the Good Food Channel in October 2012. Travelling across Britain, visiting local Indian and South Asian communities, Madhur revealed how it's possible to sample virtually the whole of Indian cuisine without ever leaving the British Isles. In the official tie-in book to the series, Madhur Jaffrey showcases her favourite curry recipes with influences from all over the subcontinent: Punjabi, Goan, Parsi and Bengali amongst others. Carefully selected and adapted by Madhur, the recipes conjure up the colour and vitality of this vibrant culture, but keep to her mantra that Indian food doesn't need to be complicated. Always innovative and contemporary, Madhur will even give some of these traditional Indian recipes a twist - pairing Aloo Gobi with a very British roast lamb, for example. Whether it's the spicy, lentil-based specialities of Rajesthan, kebabs and kormas from Delhi, or coconut-infused curries from Kerala, we accompany Madhur Jaffrey on her very personal tour of our modern-day Curry Nation. |
14. Gordon Ramsay’s Great Escape - Gordon Ramsay
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In his Channel 4 series TV chef Gordon Ramsay embarks on a culinary journey around India, discovering the breadth and depth of cooking of the country. His cookbook is packed with the best recipes from his travels, showing you how to cook authentic dishes that are bursting with flavour. Three-star chef Gordon Ramsay's favourite food is one that he shares with a lot of Britain - curry. But, until now, he's never been to India to see how the real thing is cooked. Accompanied by a Channel 4 film crew, Gordon takes the culinary trip of a lifetime to discover real Indian cuisine and share this collection of over 100 of his favourite Indian dishes. As you'd expect from a Michelin-starred chef, Gordon brings his eye for perfection and ability to judge flavours perfectly to his exploration of Indian food and shows us how to cook authentic, mouth-watering dishes from all over this huge and varied country. He visits Kerala deep in the South of India to bring us spicy, coconut-based curries and travels to colourful Rajasthan to learn about the creamy, flavourful dishes of the North. Along the way Gordon experiences the hugely different flavours and spices from the different regions and absorbs local cooking styles and traditions. Throughout his culinary journey, Gordon selects the best of the vast array of Indian spices, now readily available in British supermarkets. He shows us how to use these authentically to produce a beautifully flavoured Indian dish. Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape includes over 100 recipes in the following sections: Everyday, Entertaining, Quick Lunches and Healthy Dishes. Once Gordon shows you how easy it is to put together authentic Indian dishes, you'll never look back. About the author Gordon Ramsay's radical career change at 17 years old led him to London and to fame and fortune as chef, restaurant-empire-builder and celebrity. Gordon has published nine bestselling recipe books, a hugely successful autobiography and has starred in a stream of successful television series including the award-winning Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, Hell’s Kitchen and The F Word. He was appointed OBE in 2006. |
15. Lord of the Highlands - Veronica Wolff
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Romance in Scotland awaits in the fourth novel in the Highlands series from national bestselling author Veronica Wolff. An online dating service may have pronounced Felicity “unmatchable” but she’s determined—and destined—to find her perfect mate. All it takes is a mystical deck of Tarot cards to put her dreams to the test.   Light a candle. Choose a card. And 17th century Scotland is only a wish away…   Scarred by betrayal, Will Rollo lives to defend the monarchy against traitors…and he rides alone. The last thing he needs to contend with is a love-struck woman. So when Felicity appears, spirited by magic, Rollo’s determined to crush all tender feelings for her. But as passion binds them in a dark era, where witchcraft is punishable by death, Rollo must make a daring choice: send Felicity back to her own time, or endanger both their lives… |
16. Monsters of River and Rock - Adrian Smith
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Come to the riverbank with Adrian Smith and cast a line on the wild side. 'Beautifully written account' Dave Simpson, The Guardian 'Writes beautifully' The Sun Welcome to the world of Adrian Smith, playing his Jackson guitar onstage to millions - while behind the scenes he explores far-flung rivers, seas and lakes, waterways and weirs, in a fearless quest for fishing nirvana. Hooked on the angling adrenaline rush since first catching perch from East London canals on outings with his father, Adrian grew up to be in one of Rock's most iconic bands. On tour, his gear went with him. The fish got bigger. The adventures more extreme. In Monsters of River and Rock you'll hear about his first sturgeon: a whopping 100-pounder from the roaring rapids of Canada's Fraser River that nearly wiped him out mid-Maiden tour. Then there's the close shave with a shark off the Virgin Islands whilst wading waist-deep for bonefish. Not to mention an enviable list of specimen coarse fish from the UK. |
17. All Systems Red - Martha Wells
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Winner: 2018 Hugo Award for Best Novella Winner: 2018 Nebula Award for Best Novella Winner: 2018 Alex Award Winner: 2018 Locus Award One of the Verge's Best Books of 2017 A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller A murderous android discovers itself in All Systems Red , a tense science fiction adventure by Martha Wells that interrogates the roots of consciousness through Artificial Intelligence. "As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, for their own safety. But in a society where contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, safety isn’t a primary concern. On a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied ‘droid — a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as “Murderbot.” Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is. But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and their Murderbot to get to the truth. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
18. The Design of Everyday Things - Don Norman
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Design doesn't have to complicated, which is why this guide to human-centered design shows that usability is just as important as aesthetics. Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious -- even liberating -- book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time. The Design of Everyday Things is a powerful primer on how -- and why -- some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them. |
19. Hyvän historia – Ihmiskunta uudessa valossa - Rutger Bregman
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Hyvä. Parempi. Ihminen. Ihminen on luonnostaan itsekäs ja ihmiskunta tavoittelee vain omaa etuaan. Tätä ajatusta toistavat niin historioitsijat, psykologit ja filosofit kuin iltapäivälehdet ja poliitikotkin. Mutta pitääkö se paikkansa? Ylistetyssä teoksessaan Hyvän historia Rutger Bregman kääntää ajatuksen ihmisen pahuudesta ylösalaisin. Mitä jos luonnonvalinta ei suosinutkaan ilkeintä ja kovinta pyrkyriä vaan ystävällisintä ja huomaavaisinta tyyppiä? Kirja kyseenalaistaa ihmiskunnan itsekkyyttä toistelevat kauhutarinat Pääsiäissaaren murhenäytelmästä Milgramin sähköiskukokeeseen sekä kertoo, mitä tapahtui, kun kuusi koulupoikaa oikeasti haaksirikkoutui autiolle saarelle niin kuin klassikkokirjassa Kärpästen herra. Vakuuttava teos murskaa myytit ihmisen pahuudesta yksi kerrallaan ja tarjoaa tilalle myönteistä ihmiskuvaa. Nyt on toisenlaisen tarinan aika. Rutger Bregman on alankomaalainen historioitsija, joka on valloittanut maailman menestyskirjallaan Ilmaista rahaa kaikille. |
20. The Cardinal of the Kremlin - Tom Clancy
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In this electrifying #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Tom Clancy, a silent war between the USA and Russia will decide the fate of the world—and Jack Ryan is behind enemy lines. Two men possess vital data on Russia’s Star Wars missile defense system. One of them is CARDINAL—America's highest agent in the Kremlin—and he's about to be terminated by the KGB. The other is the one American who can save CARDINAL and lead the world to the brink of peace...or war. |
21. Man in Love - Laurelin Paige
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Scott Sebastian is a liar. Fitting, since I'm a liar too. Yet there's no place for me in his glittering world of half-truths. With all our secrets in the open, I should stop trying. What I've learned should send me running far away. I can’t keep pining for a man in love if I’m not the woman he’s in love with. But it's not that easy to escape the Sebastians. I already knew they owned this city. Now I'll find out if they also own their son. |
22. The Dragon Prince: Book Two: Sky - Aaron Ehasz & Melanie McGanney Ehasz
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Rayla, Callum, and Ezran have their work cut out for them now that they have to take care of Zym, the newly hatched Dragon Prince. Things get even more complicated when Claudia and Soren finally track down the wayward princes, forcing Callum to pick a side -- should he trust Rayla or his old friends? All the while the High Mage Lord Viren plots and schemes, gaining shadowy new allies. The trio races toward Xadia with the threat of a war between the humans and the dragons looming large. But as fiery battles erupt and hidden truths come to light, friendships are tested, plans are set into motion, and tough choices must be made. Written by Aaron Ehasz (co-creator of The Dragon Prince and head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender ) and Melanie McGanney Ehasz, this second canon novel based on the Netflix original series finally gives fans the full story. |
23. Project Guide to UX Design, A: For user experience designers in the field or in the making, 2/e - Russ Unger & Carolyn Chandler
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This is the eBook version of the printed book. User experience design is the discipline of creating a useful and usable Web site or application--one that's easily navigated and meets the needs of both the site owner and its users. But there's a lot more to successful UX design than knowing the latest Web technologies or design trends: It takes diplomacy, project management skills, and business savvy. That's where this book comes in. Authors Russ Unger and Carolyn Chandler show you how to integrate UX principles into your project from start to finish. This updated and expanded edition contains information on contracts, content strategy, sketching, prototyping with HTML5/CSS3, research, facilitating and workshops, as well as mobile and gestural applications. |
24. To Seduce a Sinner - Elizabeth Hoyt
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THE ONE THING HE CANNOT REVEAL For years, Melisande Fleming has loved Lord Vale from afar . . . watching him seduce a succession of lovers, and once catching a glimpse of heartbreaking depths beneath his roguish veneer. When he's jilted on his wedding day, she boldly offers to be his. TO THE ONE WOMAN HE MOST DESIRES Vale gladly weds Melisande, if only to produce an heir. But he's pleasantly surprised: A shy and proper Lady by day, she's a wanton at night, giving him her body-though not her heart. IS HIS DEEPEST NEED . . . Determined to learn her secrets, this sinner starts to woo his seductive new wife-while hiding the nightmares from his soldiering days in the Colonies that still haunt him. Yet when a deadly betrayal from the past threatens to tear them apart, Lord Vale must bare his soul to the woman he married . . . or risk losing her forever. |
25. The Friend Zone: the most hilarious and heartbreaking romantic comedy of 2020 - Abby Jimenez
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'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat.' L. J. SHEN, USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR '5 stars isn't enough for this laugh out loud, beautifully honest, and sometimes heart-breaking novel' Goodreads reviewer ______________ He's the best man . . . and that's the problem. Kristen Petersen is perfectly fine. She has friends she'd fight to the death for and the very best dog in the world: Stuntman Mike. In fact, everything's calm in the world of Kristen, until she starts to plan her best friend's wedding and meets the best man, Josh Copeland. Josh is funny, sexy, stands up to her sarcasm, and is always one snack ahead of her hangry. Even Stuntman Mike adores him. But he wants a big family, and Kristen knows children are probably not a part of her future. She's sure he'd be better off with someone else, someone who can give him everything he wants, so Kristen keeps him at arm's length: in the Friend Zone. But as their attraction grows, it's harder and harder to resist falling for the man who seems to be everything she's not allowed to have . . . The Friend Zone will have you laughing one moment and grabbing for tissues the next as it tackles the realities of infertility and loss with wit, heart, and a lot of sass. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Helen Hoang, Sally Thorne, Jo Watson and Sophie Kinsella. ______________ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE FRIEND ZONE: 'Harnessing sass, heartfelt struggle, and unapologetic sexuality, Jimenez's debut is as hysterical as it is tear-jerking ' Publishers Weekly ' Let's get one thing straight, Abby Jimenez is hilarious' Goodreads ' Anyone who thinks they don't like romance needs to read The Friend Zone. It's a game changer' Goodreads ' I laughed, I teared up , and most importantly, I didn't want to put it down ' Goodreads 'It was so refreshing to see a difficult topic like infertility play such a significant role in a romantic comedy' Goodreads ' Not only is this book hilarious and heartfelt, it felt real ' Goodreads 'Hilarious but also healing' Goodreads |
26. Really Saying Something - Sara Dallin & Keren Woodward
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_______________________________________ MUSIC, FAME AND A LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP. Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward met in the school playground when they were four. They became international stars, first as a trio, then, for almost three decades, as a duo. After finishing school, Sara studied journalism at the London College Of Fashion, while Keren worked at the BBC. They lived in the YWCA before moving into the semi-derelict former Sex Pistols rehearsal room and immersing themselves in Soho's thriving club scene. A year later they teamed up with Siobhan Fahey to form Bananarama. A string of worldwide hits followed, including 'Cruel Summer', 'I Heard a Rumour and 'Venus'. In a male-dominated industry, they were determined to succeed on their own terms and inspired a generation with their music, DIY-style and trailblazing attitudes. Narrated with humour and authenticity, and filled with never before seen photos Really Saying Something takes us from the early days to the world tours, to party games with George Michael, a close friendship with the Prodigy's Keith Flint, hanging out with Andy Warhol in New York and a Guinness World Record for the most worldwide chart entries of any all-female group. As well as the highs, Sara and Keren speak frankly about the flip side side of fame, revealing their personal struggles and the challenges of juggling family life with a demanding professional schedule. Really Saying Something is the story of two friends who continue to pursue their dreams their way - and have a great time doing it. It's a celebration of determination and a lifelong friendship, with an unbeatable soundtrack. |
27. Time of Contempt - Andrzej Sapkowski & David French
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The adventures of Geralt the Witcher continue in this second novel in the bestselling Witcher series that inspired the Netflix show and video games. The kings and armies are manoeuvring for position, each fearing invasion from across the river, each fearing their neighbours more. Intrigue, dissent and rebellion fester on all sides. After decades of oppression, the elves and other races are fighting each other and attacking the humans - and with growing numbers preparing for battle, the threat of all-out war looms ever greater. Against this backdrop of fear, Geralt and Yennefer must protect Ciri, the orphaned heir who is sought by all sides. For the child of prophecy has the power to change the world - if she lives to use it. Translated by David French. |
28. The Lord of the Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien
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All three parts of the epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers & The Return of the King – available as one download, featuring the definitive edition of the text, hyperlinked footnotes and page references, and 3 maps including a detailed map of Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the Ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Since it was first published in 1954, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Reviews ‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard About the author J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing ‘The Hobbit’, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Silmarillion’, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 40 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. |
29. Creative Confidence - Tom Kelley & David Kelley
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IDEO founder and Stanford d.school creator David Kelley and his brother Tom Kelley, IDEO partner and the author of the bestselli ng The Art of Innovation , have written a powerful and compelling book on unleashing the creativity that lies within each and every one of us. Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types."  But two of the leading experts in innovation, design, and creativity on the planet show us that each and every  one of us is creative.  In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives, and in our personal lives, and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems.  It is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers. |
30. Presence - Amy Cuddy
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'The high priestess of self-confidence for the self-doubting. A must-read for - well, for everyone.' Susan Cain, author of Quiet Don't fake it till you make it, fake it until you become it - the essential guide to improving your body language. How can we be our strongest selves in life's most challenging situations? We often approach these situations - job interviews, difficult conversations, speaking up for ourselves - with anxiety and leave them with regret. Moments that require us to be genuine and powerful instead cause us to feel phoney and powerless, preventing us from being our best selves. Harvard professor Amy Cuddy shows us we need to stop worrying about the impression we're making on others, and instead change the impression we're making on ourselves. Cutting-edge science reveals that if we adopt behaviours reflecting power and strength, we liberate ourselves from the fears and doubts that obstruct us. By redirecting our thoughts, actions, and even physiology, we free ourselves to be our best. Amy Cuddy galvanised viewers around the world with her TED talk on 'power poses'. Now she explains the science underlying these and many other fascinating body-mind effects, and teaches us how to use this science to become self-assured in high-pressure moments. Impassioned, beautifully researched, and accessible, PRESENCE is filled with stories of individuals facing real obstacles, and succeeding against the odds. Every reader will learn how to approach stress-filled challenges without fear and leave them without regret. |
31. Robert C. Martin Clean Code Collection, The - Robert C. Martin
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The Robert C. Martin Clean Code Collection consists of two bestselling eBooks: Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftmanship by Robert C. Martin The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers by Robert C. Martin In Clean Code , legendary software expert Robert C. Martin has teamed up with his colleagues from Object Mentor to distill their best agile practice of cleaning code "on the fly" into a book that will instill within you the values of a software craftsman and make you a better programmer—but only if you work at it. You will be challenged to think about what's right about that code and what's wrong with it. More important, you will be challenged to reassess your professional values and your commitment to your craft. In The Clean Coder , Martin introduces the disciplines, techniques, tools, and practices of true software craftsmanship. This book is packed with practical advice—about everything from estimating and coding to refactoring and testing. It covers much more than technique: It is about attitude. Martin shows how to approach software development with honor, self-respect, and pride; work well and work clean; communicate and estimate faithfully; face difficult decisions with clarity and honesty; and understand that deep knowledge comes with a responsibility to act. Readers of this collection will come away understanding How to tell the difference between good and bad codeHow to write good code and how to transform bad code into good codeHow to create good names, good functions, good objects, and good classesHow to format code for maximum readabilityHow to implement complete error handling without obscuring code logicHow to unit test and practice test-driven developmentWhat it means to behave as a true software craftsmanHow to deal with conflict, tight schedules, and unreasonable managersHow to get into the flow of coding and get past writer’s blockHow to handle unrelenting pressure and avoid burnoutHow to combine enduring attitudes with new development paradigmsHow to manage your time and avoid blind alleys, marshes, bogs, and swampsHow to foster environments where programmers and teams can thriveWhen to say "No"—and how to say itWhen to say "Yes"—and what yes really means |
32. Behave - Robert M Sapolsky
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** NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Why do human beings behave as they do? 'Awe-inspiring… You will learn more about human nature than in any other book I can think of' Henry Marsh, bestselling author of Do No Harm We are capable of savage acts of violence but also spectacular feats of kindness: is one side of our nature destined to win out over the other? Every act of human behaviour has multiple layers of causation, spiralling back seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, even centuries, right back to the dawn of time and the origins of our species. In the epic sweep of history, how does our biology affect the arc of war and peace, justice and persecution? How have our brains evolved alongside our cultures? This is the exhilarating story of human morality and the science underpinning the biggest question of all: what makes us human? 'One of the best scientist-writers of our time' Oliver Sacks |
33. Golden In Death - J. D. Robb
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The Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller 'Pure gold indeed' Heat magazine 'JD Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' #1 International Bestselling Author, Karin Slaughter "One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" Lisa Gardner 'Doctor Kent Abner began the day of his death comfortable and content' When Kent Abner - baby doctor, model husband and father, good neighbour - is found dead in his town house in the West Village, Detective Eve Dallas and her team have a real mystery on their hands. Who would want to kill such a good man? They know how, where and when he was killed but why did someone want him dead? Then a second victim is discovered and as Spring arrives in New York City, Eve finds herself in a race against time to track down a serial killer with a motive she can't fathom and a weapon of choice which could wipe out half of Manhattan. |
34. HOT SEAL Redemption - Lynn Raye Harris
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Bailey Jones doesn’t know jack about babies, but she knows how much it sucks to have a deadbeat father. So when her sister drops off her newborn baby and then disappears, Bailey is ready and willing to confront anyone , including a six-foot-two, sexier-than-sin Navy SEAL sniper, and make him do his duty. Alexei “Camel” Kamarov is not the sort of man to carelessly father a kid, but as the oldest of six, he does know a thing or two about babies. The firebrand on his doorstep might have mistakenly tagged him as the baby daddy, but Bailey is cute, and Alexei is more than willing to give her a hands-on class in Baby 101. When a ruthless criminal comes looking for the missing sister—putting Bailey and the baby in danger—the situation escalates. Bringing them under his roof and enlisting his HOT teammates to help find Bailey’s sister are easy. But as Alexei and Bailey draw closer, passions erupt and feelings tangle. That’s nothing compared to the danger lurking in the shadows—and the test that awaits them both. Bailey will need to give everything she’s got to redeem Alexei’s faith in love. And he’ll have to move heaven and earth to save her—before someone takes her away from him for good…  HOT SEAL TEAM SERIES Book 1: HOT SEAL (Dane & Ivy) Book 2: HOT SEAL Lover (Remy & Christina) Book 3: HOT SEAL Rescue (Cody & Miranda) Book 4: HOT SEAL Bride (Cash & Ella) Book 5: HOT SEAL Redemption (Alexei & Bailey)  Book 6: HOT SEAL Target (Blade & Quinn) Book 7: HOT SEAL Hero (Ryan & Chloe) Book 8” HOT SEAL Devotion (Neo & Kayla) THE HOSTILE OPERATIONS TEAM SERIES:  Book 0: Reckless Heat (Matt & Evie) Book 1: HOT Pursuit (Matt & Evie)  Book 2: HOT Mess (Sam & Georgie)  Book 3: HOT Package (Billy & Olivia)  Book 4: Dangerously HOT (Kev & Lucky)  Book 5: HOT Shot (Jack & Gina)  Book 6: HOT Rebel (Nick & Victoria)  Book 7: HOT Ice (Garrett & Grace)  Book 8: HOT & Bothered (Ryan & Emily)  Book 9: HOT Protector (Chase & Sophie)  Book 10: HOT Addiction (Dex & Annabelle)  Book 11: HOT Valor (Mendez & Kat)  Book 12: HOT Angel (Cade & Brooke)  Book 13: HOT Secrets (Sky “Hacker” Kelley) Book 14: HOT Justice (Wolf & Haylee) Book 15: HOT Storm ~ Coming in 2020 Reviews:  "...one of those must read black ops series that is as good as Maya Banks & Cindy Gerard!" -- Just Plain Sassy "Seriously is there a hotter series out there in this genre? Because if there is, I don't know about it. I have loved these books from book 1 and they are only getting better and better not to mention hotter!!!" -- Goodreads "So, one of my favorite series (HOT) just got an infusion of new blood...SEAL blood. That's right, HOT SEALs!" -- Saved by Suspense "Another awesome effort and A+ read in this world of the maybe-mythed-but-oh-my-they-do-exist Hostile Operations Team." -- Mignon Mykel Reviews "As for Navy SEAL Dane “Viking” Erikson? Well if the man doesn't melt the panties off of you, I just don't know if we're reading the same book." -- Dirty Girl Romance |
35. Blood Vow - J.R. Ward
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • J. R. Ward returns with an all-new tale of paranormal passion in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighter—and also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard, Axe takes the job, though he’s unprepared for the animal attraction that flares between him and the one he is sworn to protect. For Elise, who lost her first cousin to a grisly murder, Axe’s dangerous appeal is enticing—and possibly a distraction from her grief. But as they delve deeper into her cousin’s death, and their physical connection grows into so much more, Axe fears that the secrets he keeps and his tortured conscience will tear them apart. Rhage, the Brother with the biggest heart, knows all about self-punishing, and he wants to help Axe reach his full potential. But when an unexpected arrival threatens Rhage and Mary’s new family, he finds himself back in the trenches again, fighting against a destiny that will destroy all he holds most dear. As Axe’s past becomes known, and fate seems to be turning against Rhage, both males must reach deep—and pray that love, rather than anger, will be their lantern in the darkness. Praise for Blood Vow “Sharp, sexy, and funny.” — New York Journal of Books “Nonstop action, steamy sexual tension . . . and absorbing characters.” — BookPage   “Packed with quietly gut-wrenching emotions, healing and sacrifice.” —Under the Covers Praise for J. R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series “Utterly absorbing.” —Angela Knight “To die for . . . I love this series!” —Suzanne Brockmann |
36. Westwind - Ian Rankin
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THE CLASSIC LOST THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Shockingly good' The Sun 'A prescient, high-octane thriller' Daily Express 'Totally on the money - and ripe for this republication' i Newspaper * * * * * It always starts with a small lie. That's how you stop noticing the bigger ones. After his friend suspects something strange going on at the satellite facility where they both work - and then goes missing - Martin Hepton doesn't believe the official line of "long-term sick leave"... Refusing to stop asking questions, he leaves his old life behind, aware that someone is shadowing his every move. But why? The only hope he has is his ex-girlfriend Jill Watson - the only journalist who will believe his story. But neither of them can believe the puzzle they're piecing together - or just how shocking the secret is that everybody wants to stay hidden... DISCOVER THE CLASSIC LOST THRILLER FROM THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. * * * * * 'Rankin is a master storyteller' Guardian 'Great fiction, full stop' T he Times 'Ian Rankin is a genius' Lee Child 'One of Britain's leading novelists in any genre' New Statesman 'A virtuoso of the craft' Daily Mail 'Rankin is a phenomenon' Spectator 'Britain's No.1 crime writer' Mirror 'Quite simply, crime writing of the highest order' Express 'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best' Scotsman |
37. Anti-Diet - Christy Harrison
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A how-to guide to reclaiming your time, money, health and happiness in our toxic diet culture. In Anti-Diet , Christy Harrison takes on diet culture and the multi-billion-pound industries that profit from it, exposing all the ways it robs people of their time, money, health and happiness. It will turn what you think you know about health and wellness upside down, as Harrison explores the history of diet culture, how it's infiltrated the health and wellness world, how to recognise it in all its sneaky forms, and how letting go of efforts to lose weight or eat 'perfectly' actually helps to improve people's health - no matter their size. Drawing on scientific research, personal experience and stories from patients and colleagues, Anti-Diet provides a radical alternative to diet culture, and helps readers reclaim their bodies, minds, and lives so they can focus on the things that truly matter. 'Please read this book! Anti-Diet is the book to end all diet books, and will be a game changer for so many people. Christy is an expert on this subject and leaves no stone unturned in exposing how insidious and harmful diet culture is - and teaching readers how to opt-out of the madness.' - Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet 'A huge burden has been lifted: I no longer have to revise my first book to reflect current understanding! Christy Harrison beat me to it. I'm blown away by how good Anti-Diet is. Using a social justice lens, well-researched and smart science, captivating storytelling, and practical advice, this book will help you reclaim your life from the throttle of diet culture.' - Linda Bacon, author of Health at Every Size , co-author of Body Respect 'Most diet and wellness books claim to address mind, body, and spirit, but in fact they are just about body. Thank goodness for Christy Harrison, whose empathetic book reveals oppressive diet culture for what it truly is, and offers a genuinely holistic alternative.' - Alan Levinovitz, author of The Gluten Lie |
38. Star Wars: Darth Vader - Charles Soule
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Collecting Darth Vader (2017) #19-25. Continuing the imperious rise of the Dark Lord! A Jedi makes a desperate deal. The Inquisitors_mission evolves. And Darth Vader discovers a theft! And when the thief faces the consequences of the crime, Emperor Palpatine rewards Vader with a gift_nd a voice. Seeking the path to his destiny, Vader returns to the place of his greatest defeat. There, echoes from the past reach out to him _both his own and the dark history of the Sith! Darkness rises above Mustafar as a brutal design begins to take shape. But the planet_ inhabitants will not take this desecration lightly and formulate plans of their own. Vader_ fortress will stand _but at a terrible cost. The fire will come to Mustafar _and all will burn! |
39. Star Wars - Charles Soule
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Collecting Darth Vader (2017) #13-18 And Darth Vader Annual #2. As the Empireӳ grip tightens on the galaxy, the stirrings of a rebellion begin in the Mon Cala system. The fearsome Darth Vader knows order must be maintained at all costs נand this time the job of snuffing out hope falls to Vader, his Inquisitorsơnd Wilhuff Tarkin! Bringing Mon Cala to heel means finding the surviving Jedi that foment this unrest. No tolerance for rebellion can be afforded. But how far will Vader go to complete his mission? When the Dark Lord of the Sith and his Inquisitors finally track down their targets, a resistance will crumble and the seas will weep. And when the time comes for Tarkin to repay a long-standing debt to Vader, settling what is owed will require every last bit of his cunning נand will cost more than he ever imagined! |
40. Ballistic - Mark Greaney
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Greaney presents the third Gray Man novel, featuring the ex-CIA assassin being hailed as “Bourne for the new millennium” (James Rollins). After Court Gentry was betrayed by his compatriots and forced to take on a near-suicidal covert mission by the CIA, he thought he could find refuge living in the Amazon rain forest. But his bloody past finds him when a vengeful Russian crime lord forces him to go on the run once again. Court makes his way to one of the only men in the world he can trust — and arrives too late. His friend is dead and buried. Years before, Eddie Gamboa had saved Court's life. Now, Eddie has been murdered by the notorious Mexican drug cartel he fought to take down. And Court soon finds himself drawn into a war he never wanted. But in this war, there are no sides — only survivors... |
41. Incognito - David Eagleman
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If the conscious mind—the part you consider to be you—is just the tip of the iceberg, what is the rest doing?   In this sparkling and provocative new book, the renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate surprising mysteries: Why can your foot move halfway to the brake pedal before you become consciously aware of danger ahead? Why do you hear your name being mentioned in a conversation that you didn’t think you were listening to? What do Ulysses and the credit crunch have in common? Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant in 1916? Why are people whose names begin with J more likely to marry other people whose names begin with J? Why is it so difficult to keep a secret? And how is it possible to get angry at yourself—who, exactly, is mad at whom?   Taking in brain damage, plane spotting, dating, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence, and visual illusions, Incognito is a thrilling subsurface exploration of the mind and all its contradictions. |
42. Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy (Book I: Chaos Rising) - Timothy Zahn
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover Thrawn’s origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, with hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within its swirling chaos is the Ascendancy, home to the enigmatic Chiss and the Nine Ruling Families that lead them. The peace of the Ascendancy, a beacon of calm and stability, is shattered after a daring attack on the Chiss capital that leaves no trace of the enemy. Baffled, the Ascendancy dispatches one of its brightest young military officers to root out the unseen assailants. A recruit born of no title, but adopted into the powerful family of the Mitth and given the name Thrawn. With the might of the Expansionary Fleet at his back, and the aid of his comrade Admiral Ar’alani, answers begin to fall into place. But as Thrawn’s first command probes deeper into the vast stretch of space his people call the Chaos, he realizes that the mission he has been given is not what it seems.  And the threat to the Ascendancy is only just beginning. |
43. Humanocracy - Gary Hamel & Michele Zanini
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A Wall Street Journal Bestseller In a world of unrelenting change and unprecedented challenges, we need organizations that are resilient and daring. Unfortunately, most organizations, overburdened by bureaucracy, are sluggish and timid. In the age of upheaval, top-down power structures and rule-choked management systems are a liability. They crush creativity and stifle initiative. As leaders, employees, investors, and citizens, we deserve better. We need organizations that are bold, entrepreneurial, and as nimble as change itself. Hence this book. In Humanocracy , Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini make a passionate, data-driven argument for excising bureaucracy and replacing it with something better. Drawing on more than a decade of research and packed with practical examples, Humanocracy lays out a detailed blueprint for creating organizations that are as inspired and ingenious as the human beings inside them. Critical building blocks include: Motivation : Rallying colleagues to the challenge of busting bureaucracy Models : Leveraging the experience of organizations that have profitably challenged the bureaucratic status quo Mindsets : Escaping the industrial age thinking that frustrates progress Mobilization : Activating a pro-change coalition to hack outmoded management systems and processes Migration : Embedding the principles of humanocracy—ownership, markets, meritocracy, community, openness, experimentation, and paradox—in your organization's DNA If you've finally run out of patience with bureaucratic bullshit . . . If you want to build an organization that can outrun change . . . If you're committed to giving every team member the chance to learn, grow, and contribute . . . . . . then this book's for you. Whatever your role or title, Humanocracy will show you how to launch an unstoppable movement to equip and empower everyone in your organization to be their best and to do their best. The ultimate prize: an organization that's fit for the future and fit for human beings. |
44. The Highland Duke - Amy Jarecki
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RT Reviewers' Choice Award winner She'll put her life on the line for him . . . When Akira Ayres finds the brawny Scot with a musket ball in his thigh, the healer has no qualms about doing whatever it takes to save his life. Even if it means fleeing with him across the Highlands to tend to his wounds while English redcoats are closing in. Though Akira is as fierce and brave as any of her clansmen, even she's intimidated by the fearsome, brutally handsome Highlander who refuses to reveal his name. Yet she can never learn his true identity. Geordie knows if Akira ever discovers he's the Duke of Gordon, both her life and his will be forfeit in a heartbeat. The only way to keep the lass safe is to ensure she's by his side day and night. But the longer he's with her, the harder it becomes to think of letting her go. Despite all their differences, despite the danger-he will face death itself to make her his . . . "Readers get all the benefits of a modern road trip (forced proximity, lots and lots of dialogue, and uninterrupted time for the hero and heroine's love to grow) without technology or secondary characters interrupting the main story arc. About halfway through there is a pretty darn huge plot twist, too. This book kept me on my toes and anxious for more." -- Book Riot |
45. Kangastuksia varjojen talossa - Kari Enqvist
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Onko todellisuus pelkkä illuusio? Kari Enqvist johdattaa lukijan päätä huimaavalle matkalle kohti todellisuuden ydintä, sinne, missä selviää, mikä lienee totta ja mitä sietää epäillä. Tieteen ja tietotekniikan kehitys on mullistanut käsityksemme todellisuuden luonteesta. Kvanttifysiikka ei tottele totuttuja luonnonlakeja, ja tekoälyn kehitys on tehnyt scifi-kuvitelmista todentuntuisempia. Mitä jos todellisuus onkin vain illuusio? Entä jos elämmekin Matrixin kaltaisessa tietokonesimulaatiossa tai jos fyysisen todellisuuden takana onkin henkinen todellisuus tai ulottuvuuksia, joissa vain aaveet liikkuvat? Kari Enqvistin kanssa pääset oivalluksia ja riemullisia hetkiä tarjoavalle nojatuolimatkalle. Kaupan päälle saat ymmärryksen siitä, miten maailmankaikkeus toimii – todellisuudessa. Emeritusprofessori Kari Enqvist on palkittu kosmologian popularisoija ja tieteen lähettiläs, jonka kirjoja lukevat myös ne, joille kaunokirjallisuus on sanomalehtien tiedesivuja tutumpaa luettavaa. Enqvist on häikäisevä kirjoittaja ja itsensä likoon paneva ajattelija. Hän havainnollistaa vaikeatkin asiat hilpein ja osuvin sanankääntein. |
46. Innocent In The Sheikh's Palace - Dani Collins
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His desert vow… To crown the virgin’s baby! Having failed to find Mr Right, plain librarian Hannah Meeks decided to start the family she’s desperately wanted on her own. Only to discover that her miracle baby is actually the heir to the throne of Baaqui… Sheikh Akin Sarraf was the unwanted spare. Now, finding out his late brother had unknowingly fathered a child, Akin’s duty is to bring Hannah to his palace and make her his wife! Marrying for love was always out of the question. But Hannah’s independent spirit is exasperating…until it’s intoxicating… About the author When Canadian Dani Collins found romance novels in high school she wondered how one trained for such an awesome job. She wrote for over two decades without publishing, but remained inspired by the romance message that if you hang in there you'll find a happy ending. In May of 2012, Harlequin Presents bought her manuscript in a two-book deal. She's since published more than thirty books with them and is definitely living happily ever after. |
47. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day - Milly Johnson
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*** THE NEW FESTIVE TREAT FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** ? 'An absolute joy. Like all of Milly's books it's packed with heart and humour and characters you fall in love with. I didn't want it to end' Jane Fallon, bestselling author of  Queen Bee It’s nearly Christmas and it’s snowing, hard. Deep in the Yorkshire Moors nestles a tiny hamlet, with a pub at its heart. As the snow falls, the inn will become an unexpected haven for six people forced to seek shelter there…   Mary has been trying to get her boss Jack to notice her for four years, but he can only see the efficient PA she is at work. Will being holed up with him finally give her the chance she has been waiting for?   Bridge and Luke were meeting for five minutes to set their divorce in motion. But will getting trapped with each other reignite too many fond memories – and love?   Charlie and Robin were on their way to a luxury hotel in Scotland for a very special Christmas. But will the inn give them everything they were hoping to find – and much more besides?   A story of knowing when to hold on and when to let go, of pushing limits and acceptance, of friendship, love, laughter, mince pies and the magic of Christmas.  Gorgeous, warm and full of heartfelt emotion,  I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day  is the perfect read this winter! Praise for  I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day : 'Pure escapism'  Woman & Home 'A festive smorgasbord of fine food, sparkly decorations, parlour games, presents and more, coupled with Milly Johnson’s trademark warm and witty writing, make this the perfect Christmas read!'  My Weekly Praise for Milly Johnson:   ‘Reading a Milly Johnson book is like spending time with a best friend - you always end up feeling better about the world. Written with genuine warmth and heart, they're an absolute treat’ Lucy Diamond   ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson   ‘Funny, poignant and so uplifting’ Sun   ‘Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold’  heat   ‘Milly’s writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath’ Jane Fallon   ‘A gorgeous, warm, heartfelt novel about friendship and how some people are just meant to be by your side’ Adele Parks |
48. Hidden in Plain Sight - Jeffrey Archer
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Hidden in Plain Sight is the second brilliant and captivating novel featuring William Warwick by the master storyteller and bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles, Jeffrey Archer. Newly promoted, Detective Sergeant William Warwick has been reassigned to the drugs squad. His first case: to investigate a notorious south London drug lord known as the Viper. But as William and his team close the net around a criminal network unlike any they have ever encountered, he is also faced with an old enemy, Miles Faulkner. It will take all of William’s cunning to devise a means to bring both men to justice; a trap neither will expect, one that is hidden in plain sight . . . Filled with Jeffrey Archer’s trademark twists and turns, Hidden in Plain Sight is the gripping next instalment in the life of William Warwick. It follows on from Nothing Ventured , but can be read as a standalone story. |
49. The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow - Amy McCulloch & Zoe Sugg
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"Think Serial at Malory Towers" - Katie Lowe, author of The Furies "A nail-biting page turner written with cinematic sparkle" - Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All The Bright Places A STUDENT FOUND DEAD ON THE BEACH. A WEB OF UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. SOMEONE POISED TO STRIKE AGAIN. Illumen Hall is a boarding school of tradition and achievement. But tragedy strikes when the body of a student is discovered on the beach - and on her back is an elaborate tattoo of a magpie. For new student Audrey, it is just another strange and unsettling thing about her new surroundings, along with the secrets the school seems to hide and its weird obsession with magpies. For her roommate Ivy, the death of her friend Lola is just one thing she desperately wants to get past - and having a new student asking questions and cluttering up her personal space is not helping a bit. But the two girls are forced into an unlikely alliance when a mysterious podcast airs, with one sinister headline: I KNOW WHO KILLED LOLA. AND ONE OF YOU IS NEXT. Told from two alternating view-points, this is the first book in a modern gothic thriller series that will have you gripped like no other book this year. Welcome to the Magpie Society, your new YA obsession . . . |
50. A World of My Own - Robin Knox-Johnston
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On Friday 14 June 1968 Suhaili, a tiny ketch, slipped almost unnoticed out of Falmouth harbour steered by the solitary figure at her helm, Robin Knox-Johnston. Ten and a half months later Suhaili, paintwork peeling and rust streaked, her once white sails weathered and brown, her self-steering gone, her tiller arm jury rigged to the rudder head, came romping joyously back to Falmouth to a fantastic reception for Robin, who had become the first man to sail round the world non-stop single-handed. By every standard it was an incredible adventure, perhaps the last great uncomputerised journey left to man. Every hazard, every temptation to abandon the astounding voyage came Robin's way, from polluted water tanks, smashed cabin top and collapsed boom to lost self-steering gear and sheered off tiller, and all before the tiny ketch had fought her way to Cape Horn, the point of no return, the fearsome test of any seaman's nerve and determination. A World of My Own is Robin's gripping, uninhibited, moving account of one of the greatest sea adventures of our time. An instant bestseller, it is now reissued for a new generation of readers to be enthralled and inspired. |
51. The Program - Toni Natalie & Chet Hardin
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As seen in the HBO docuseries THE VOW: A jaw-dropping insider look into the world of the so-called "Hollywood Sex Cult" NXIVM chronicling the rise of enigmatic cult leader, Keith Raniere, from its "Patient Zero," his former girlfriend and test subject for his coercive control techniques. Many have heard of NXIVM and its creator, Keith Raniere, the unassuming Albany man now prosecuted for ensnaring tens of thousands of people in the US, Mexico, Canada and elsewhere, to do his bidding and pay millions of dollars to participate in his self-improvement methodology. But where did Keith Raniere begin? Enter Toni Natalie, Keith's Patient Zero, the first one indoctrinated into Raniere's methodology and the first one to escape. THE PROGRAM begins with the origin story of NXIVM, follows its rise to international prominence, and takes the reader into the downfall of Raniere through Toni's eyes. During this time she bore witness to the evolution of his methodology, including his use of sex, blackmail, and employment of psychological tools such as neuro-linguistic programming to control and punish those who would not heed his wishes. She uniquely details the fortunes lost and the lives left in disarray that she witnessed contemporaneously, including members of DOS, a group of women coerced into sexual acts under the guise of a "women's empowerment" inner circle, whom Raniere exercised extreme control over directly and through his lieutenants. But far from being a victim's story, in the spirit of Erin Brockovich, Toni's is a nuanced narrative of a multi-dimensional woman saving herself, and then working tirelessly to help other women do the same for themselves. Today, Toni is happy, reunited with her son, and surrounded by friends and family--it is this perspective that makes her such a unique storyteller. |
52. 150 Hotels You Need to Visit before You Die - Debbie Pappyn
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A selection of the 150 most beautiful and inspiring hotels in the world - each having a unique story to tell. From Paris to New York, from New Zealand to the Arctic. By Debbie Pappyn, Travel Journalist. - Enjoy! |
53. Kaniininmetsästäjä - Lars Kepler & Kari Koski
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Joona Linnan kiihkeästi odotettu paluu! Pirullisen jännittävistä rikosromaaneista tunnettu Lars Kepler lisää kierroksia. Rikoskomisario Joona Linnasta kertovan sarjan kuudes osa on skandidekkarin huippu. Ulkoministeri teloitetaan kodissaan Djursholmilla, mutta julkisuudessa asia hyssytellään hiljaiseksi. Liikkeellä on julma murhaaja, jota epäillään terroristiksi. Ja kohta hän iskee uudelleen. Turvallisuuspoliisi janoaa entisen komisarion Joona Linnan apua murhaajan pysäyttämiseksi. Istuttuaan kaksi vuotta vankilassa Joona Linna saakin tarjouksen, josta ei voi kieltäytyä. Piinaava jahti alkaa, mutta kuka metsästää ketä?Kaniininmetsästäjän uhreja näyttää yhdistävän vain yksi asia. Karmiva loru kymmenestä kanista. "Lajityyppinsä paras." Göteborgs-posten "Saatanallisen viihdyttävä." Politiken "Niin hyytävän pelottava, että hermoromahdus ei ole kaukana." Evening Standard |
54. The Lady of the Lake - Andrzej Sapkowski & David French
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The fifth novel in the New York Times bestselling Witcher series that inspired the hit Netflix show finds Ciri t rapped in a distant world and separated from Geralt and her destiny. After walking through a portal in the Tower of the Swallow, thus narrowly escaping death, the Witcher girl, Ciri, finds herself in a completely different world... a world of the Elves. She is trapped with no way out. Time does not seem to exist and there are no obvious borders or portals to cross back into her home world. But this is Ciri, the child of prophecy, and she will not be defeated. She knows she must escape to finally rejoin the Witcher, Geralt, and his companions - and also to try to conquer her worst nightmare. Leo Bonhart, the man who chased, wounded and tortured Ciri, is still on her trail. And the world is still at war. Translated by David French. |
55. Kissed a Sad Goodbye - Deborah Crombie
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In the past: It is September 1939 and thousands of children are being evacuated from London. Among them 12-year-olds Lewis Finch and William Hammond, both billeted on the Surrey estate of the formidable Regina Burne-Jones. Both become allies, then friends, and thus begins a story of choice and betrayal the repercussions of which will echo down the years . . . In the present: Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are called out to investigate a death in London's East End. A young woman known as Annabelle Hammond has been strangled. Prime suspect is a busker she was seen talking to just before she disappeared. And when he turns out to be Gordon Finch, Duncan decides to investigate events which occurred more than fifty years before. |
56. Monster and the Beast, Vol. 3 - Renji
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Liam and Cavo's grand plan of traveling the world together comes to a standstill when the ship sets sail for a new continent, leaving Cavo in its wake. On his own for the first time since he met Cavo, the insatiable Liam is surrounded by temptation at every corner. Meanwhile, the ever faithful Cavo must find a way to cross the ocean-or lose Liam forever... |
57. Koukussa seksiin - Paula Hall & Karoliina Vuohtoniemi
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Opas seksiriippuvuuden hoitoon Psykoterapeutti Paula Hallin Koukussa seksiin tarjoaa tietoa ja apua seksiriippuvaisille, heidän läheisilleen sekä ammattilaisille, jotka työskentelevät seksiriippuvuuden parissa. Seksi- ja pornoriippuvuus on kasvava, vaiettu ongelma. Erään tutkimuksen mukaan siitä kärsii joka kymmenes ihminen. Miksi seksisuhteet, pornografia, kyberseksi, prostituutio ja fetissit alkavat hallita joidenkin ihmisten elämää? Psykoterapeutti Paula Hallin Koukussa seksiin sisältää tapausesimerkkejä sekä käytännön ohjeita ja tekniikoita pakonomaisen seksuaalisen käyttäytymisen hallitsemiseksi ja auttaa riippuvuudesta toipuvia estämään retkahdukset. Kirja käsittelee myös seksiriippuvuuden taustalla olevia syitä ja kertoo, miten niihin voidaan puuttua. Hall osoittaa, ettei seksiriippuvuus ole moraalinen vaan terveydellinen ongelma, joka on otettava vakavasti ja jota voidaan hoitaa. Koukussa seksiin -kirjan suomentanut ja suomalaisin esimerkein täydentänyt Karoliina Vuohtoniemi on seksuaaliterapeutti ja Sexpon koulutuspäällikkö. Hän on terapeutin työssään erikoistunut seksiriippuvuuden hoitoon. |
58. Drink? - Professor David Nutt
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A world-renowned authority on the science of alcohol exposes its influence on our health, mood, sleep, emotions, and productivity -- and what we can and should do to moderate our intake. From after-work happy hour to a nightly glass of wine, we're used to thinking of alcohol as a normal part of our daily lives. In Drink? , neuropharmacology professor David Nutt takes a fascinating, science-based look at drinking to unpack why we should reconsider our favorite pastime. Using cutting-edge scientific research and years of hands-on experience in the field, Nutt delves into the long- and short-term effects of alcohol. He addresses topics such as hormones, mental health, fertility, and addiction, explaining how alcohol travels through our bodies and brains, what happens at each stage of inebriation, and how it effects us even after it leaves our systems. With accessible, easy-to-understand language, Nutt ensures that readers recognize why alcohol can have such a negative influence on our bodies and our society. In the vein of This Naked Mind, Drink? isn't preachy; it simply gives readers clear, evidence-based facts to help them make the most informed choices about their consumption. |
59. Min bror heter Jessica - John Boyne
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Sam har alltid sett upp till sin storebror, Jason. Till skillnad från Sam så är Jason populär, fantastiskt duktig på fotboll och tjejerna flockas runt honom. Men en kväll samlar Jason ihop sin familj för att berätta om något som han har burit inom sig under en lång tid. En hemlighet som drar isär familjen och skapar enorma sprickor. Föräldrarna vill inte att Jason ska prata om det, de menar att det bara är en fas, och Sam förstår helt enkelt inte. Hur ska Sam hantera att Jason säger att han inte är hans bror, utan att han egentligen är hans syster? Min bror heter Jessica är en berättelse om att hitta sig själv, könsidentitet och omvärldens oförståelse. Det är en bok om sorg och ensamhet men även om kärleken mellan två syskon, som älskar varandra alldeles oavsett. |
60. An Invitation to Applied Category Theory - Brendan Fong & David I. Spivak
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Category theory is unmatched in its ability to organize and layer abstractions and to find commonalities between structures of all sorts. No longer the exclusive preserve of pure mathematicians, it is now proving itself to be a powerful tool in science, informatics, and industry. By facilitating communication between communities and building rigorous bridges between disparate worlds, applied category theory has the potential to be a major organizing force. This book offers a self-contained tour of applied category theory. Each chapter follows a single thread motivated by a real-world application and discussed with category-theoretic tools. We see data migration as an adjoint functor, electrical circuits in terms of monoidal categories and operads, and collaborative design via enriched profunctors. All the relevant category theory, from simple to sophisticated, is introduced in an accessible way with many examples and exercises, making this an ideal guide even for those without experience of university-level mathematics. |
61. Only Want You - Brooke Cumberland
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I should've known. I should've listened to my gut. But I didn't. I listened with the wrong head. And where did it get me? Secrets. Lies. Deceit. She embodied them all.  Deceived her way into my company. Lied about who she was. Kept secrets from me after convincing me I could trust her. Those walls she tore down are back up in full force. Cold.  Angry.  Unforgiving. She was no longer my intern.  She was no longer  mine. **Book 2 in the Intern trilogy. Must be read in order.** |
62. True North Box Set Volume 1 - Sarina Bowen
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Welcome to Vermont! The first three full-length novels in Sarina Bowen's USA Today bestselling True North series are yours to enjoy at a special price.  The set includes: Bittersweet, Steadfast and Keepsake . You'll meet a grumpy orchardist who makes award winning hard cider, an ex-con ready for redemption and a tempting still-waters-run-deep sort of guy who was raised in a cult. And remember: farmers like to get dirty. Come for the hot lumbersexuals. Stay for the food, family and friends!   "Fantastic."  USA Today   “If you have not the True North series, I highly recommend it as a summer binge read.”  Shh Mom’s Reading   “This series is EVERYTHING. These characters are just incredible, relatable, and absolutely unforgettable.” Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads   “Easily one of my top series.” Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews |
63. Jude's Ice Cream & Desserts - Chow Mezger & Alex Mezger
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Indulge in a collection of innovative, lip-smackingly brilliant recipes celebrating ice-cream and the desserts that accompany it. This beautiful cookbook starts with a chapter on how to make classic and more unusual ice-cream flavours as well as sorbets and vegan options (from Strawberry and Buttermilk, No-churn Flat White Coffee to Vegan Coconut Ice Cream). Then ice-cream desserts and celebration recipes take centre stage, bringing fun to the kitchen (from Stacked Ice Cream Cheesecake with figs and cinnamon to Lemon Meringue Ice Cream Pie). Decadent desserts that are the perfect companion to ice cream, like Collapsed Espresso Cake, add a baking element, whilst sundaes, shakes and cocktails give inspiration for all-hours entertaining. Toppings, of course, are showcased, with sauces, chunky honeycomb, homemade waffle cones, marshmallows and salted pecan brittle on offer so you can decorate and create your own desserts. This joyful selection is an homage to one of our favourite foods and, in the hands of the award-winning British brand Jude's, you know these recipes will be exciting and packed with flavour. |
64. Coaching Better Every Season - Wade Gilbert
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Maximize the development of your athletes and team throughout the year, and just maybe win a postseason title in the process. Coaching Better Every Season: A Year-Round Process for Athlete Development and Program Success presents a blueprint for such success, detailing proven coaching methods and practices in preseason, in-season, postseason, and off-season. The Coach Doc, Dr. Wade Gilbert, shares his research-supported doses of advice that have helped coaches around the globe troubleshoot their ailing programs into title contenders. His field-tested yet innovative prescriptions and protocols for a more professional approach to coaching are sure to produce positive results both in competitive outcomes and in the enjoyment of the experience for athletes and coaches. Coaching Better Every Season applies to all sports and guides coaches through the critical components of continual improvement while progressing from one season to the next in the annual coaching cycle. It also presents many practical exercises and evaluation tools that coaches can apply to athletes and teams at all levels of competition. This text is sure to make every year of coaching a more rewarding, if not a trophy-winning, experience. |
65. Messiology - George Verwer
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In his most biographical book to date, George Verwer exercises his well-loved honesty and refreshing realism, sharing his own personal failures and looking at how God works through messy situations.Journey with this great man of faith as he explains that although everything we touch has its weaknesses and faults, God works through our fallenness and humanity. To George, the mystery of mysteries is how God keeps doing wonderful things in the midst of it all.Join George in More Drops: Mystery, Mercy and Messiology and celebrate what our great God is doing and how we can be part of His work.George Verwer founded Operation Mobilisation (OM) almost 60 years ago and was International Director for 46 years. Alongside his wife Drena, George is still involved in the movement full-time and continues to be the Director of the Special Projects Ministry. |
66. The Cat Jumped Over The Moon - Phaedra Weldon
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The Ghost Watchers are in town for Castle Falls' annual Halloween Festival. But not everyone is happy they've arrived, especially when one of them is murdered. Ginger Blackstone must solve the murder before her ex-boyfriend, the show's researcher and medium is arrested and a long-buried homicide in Castle Falls remains unsolved, forever.  |
67. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria, Vol. 7 (light novel) - Fujino Omori & Kiyotaka Haimura
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"Farewell, Loki Familia...and sweet dreams."Back from Port Meren and armed with new information, Loki Familia launches an investigation into the mysterious Daedalus Street. Once they've learned all they can, they plunge into the labyrinth of Knossos with the intent of weeding out the remnants of the Evils. But the dark maze is more hostile than ever, and they must contend with a cursed family, a deep-seated grudge, the last of the Evils' gods, and a certain redheaded woman, all in their most dangerous expedition yet! |
68. Spying on Whales - Nick Pyenson
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Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. We have hunted them for thousands of years and scratched their icons into our mythologies. They simultaneously fill us with waves of terror, awe and affection – yet we know hardly anything about them. Whales tend to only enter our awareness when they die, struck by a ship or stranded in the surf. They evolved from land-roaming, dog-like creatures into animals that move like fish, breathe like us, can grow to 300,000 pounds, live 200 years and roam entire ocean basins. Yet despite centuries of observing whales, we know little about their evolutionary past. In this remarkable new book, the Smithsonian’s star palaeontologist Nick Pyenson takes us to the ends of the earth and to the cutting edge of whale research as he searches for the answers to some of our biggest questions about these graceful giants. His rich storytelling takes us deep inside the Smithsonian’s unparalleled fossil collection, to frigid Antarctic waters, and to the arid desert of Chile, where scientists race against time to document the largest fossil whalebone site on earth. Spying on Whales is an illuminating story of scientific discovery that brings readers closer to the most enigmatic and beloved animals of all time. Reviews ‘If you don’t care about whales you should still read Spying on Whales. I didn’t give two hoots about them last week but after reading Pyenson’s book, I’m obsessed. Pyenson writes engagingly … this is a lively survey of the past, present and future of these magnificent animals … great stuff.’ The Times ‘Spying on Whales represents the best of science writing. The subject is inherently fascinating, the author is an authentic scientist by virtue of his personal research on the subject, and the text reads like the epic it truly is.’ Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize-winner and New York Times bestselling author of The Origin of Creativity and The Meaning of Human Existence ‘Reading Spying on Whales leaves a strong impression, based on the principles of ecology, evolution and physiology, that a world including whales seems awesomely improbable. And, of course, wonderful. Nick Pyenson guides us through this world, and in the process achieves that rare state of grace for a writer of science – producing prose that is both scientific and beautiful. This is a moving, informative, evocative book.’ Robert Sapolsky, author of Behave About the author Nick Pyenson is the curator of fossil marine mammals at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. His writing and discoveries frequently appear in the New York Times, Washington Post, The Economist and on the BBC. A National Geographic Explorer, he has done scientific fieldwork on every continent and has led over a dozen scientific expeditions during the last decade. |
69. Imparo a interpretare i tarocchi - Lucia Dacò
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LA GUIDA AL PIÙ POPOLARE STRUMENTO DI DIVINAZIONE Il manuale per imparare a consultare i tarocchi e interpretare da soli le loro risposte «speciali» Lucia Dacò ci farà scoprire come i diversi Arcani entrano in relazione tra loro per trasmetterci un messaggio anche quando le carte che abbiamo estratto sembrano in contraddizione. Sarà la nostra intuizione, stimolata dalla visione di un particolare simbolo, a fornirci la chiave di lettura per rispondere ai mille interrogativi che ci assalgono quando affrontiamo situazioni che non comprendiamo a fondo o che non sappiamo gestire. «Ai tarocchi si deve permettere di ‘parlare’. Bisogna entrare nella Lamina e ascoltare ciò che in quel momento emerge dal nostro subconscio» |
70. The Strain Book Three: The Night Eternal - Various Authors
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It’s been two years since the Master’s plan succeeded and a near apocalypse coated the world in darkness. Now able to roam freely, the Master’s legion of vampires rule the world—a horrifying police state where humans are harvested for blood. As humanity despairs, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and an unlikely team of heroes continue their fight against extinction and hope to unlock the secret to the Master’s demise. Collects  The Strain: The Night Eternal  #1–#12 and the short story “A Man of Refined Tastes” from Free Comic Book Day 2015. “Strongly written, thought provoking, and strikingly illustrated, this is a must read for all.”—Big Comic Page |
71. What Is Honor? - Brett H. McKay
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In What is Honor? Brett McKay takes an in-depth look at the history, sociology, and philosophy of traditional honor to give readers a better understanding of this oft misunderstood concept that has guided humanity for ages. In the end, he provides a prescription of how to revive and sustain a culture of manly honor in the modern world. |
72. Küçük Prens - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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"Hoşça git," dedi tilki. "Vereceğim sır çok basit: İnsan ancak yüreğiyle baktığı zaman doğruyu görebilir. Gerçeğin mayası gözle görülmez." Küçük Prens unutmamak için tekrarladı: "Gerçeğin mayası gözle görülmez." |
73. The Fall of Moscow Station - Mark Henshaw
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“A high-tension page-turner...ready to run with the likes of Reacher or Bourne.” ( Kirkus Reviews ) When a body with Russian military tattoos is found floating in a lake outside Berlin, the CIA immediately takes notice. The body is identified as the director of Russia’s Foundation for Advanced Nuclear Research, who is also a CIA asset. And the murder coincides with the defection of one of the CIA’s upper-level officers. Alden Maines is jaded after years in the CIA cleaning up the messes of incompetent political appointees in dangerous foreign posts. When he is passed over for promotion, Maines crosses the Rubicon and decides to cash in as a double agent for Russia. But while Maines dreams of off-shore bank accounts and a new secret life, Arkady Lavrov of Russia’s intelligence service (GRU) has other plans. He immediately announces Maines’s defection to the world and then pumps him for every last ounce of intel, including the names of every agent in the CIA’s Moscow Station and their assets working in the Kremlin. But why would Lavrov burn an asset whose intel and access could pay dividends for years to come? What is Lavrov up to? Traveling from Langley to Berlin and finally Moscow—working black without backup—analyst Jonathan Burke and agent Kyra Stryker are up against their most formidable enemy yet, and their lives and the fate of America’s most important assets in the New Cold War hang in the balance. |
74. Building Your Resiliency - Brett H. McKay & Kate R. McKay
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Every man wants to know the secret of the man who is able to walk up to any woman and strike up a conversation. Who can saunter into his boss’ office and ask for a raise. Who takes the trip everyone else says is crazy. Their secret is resilience. They’ve got a thick skin; they don’t walk around feeling like the next disappointment might be a fatal blow, a wound to their ego and happiness that will take forever to recover from. They’re not crippled by fear of embarrassment. They know that if they get rejected, if things don’t work out, they’ll hardly miss a beat; they know they won’t shrivel up like a daisy; they’ll simply take the setback in stride and keep on truckin. They don’t shrink from forming relationships in fear of the potential pain of a break-up; they know that pain is a possibility but they are confident in their ability to manage it and move on. Do you want to be a man that lives with gusto, seeing the world as your oyster instead of a minefield? Well, good news: It’s possible for every man to develop iron-clad resiliency. This book shows you how. |
75. The Strain Book Two - The Fall - David Lapham, Mike Huddelston & Guillermo del Toro
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A vast conspiracy prevents the truth about the vampire epidemic from coming to light. A small force is humanity’s only chance: an alcoholic, a doctor, a pawnbroker, an exterminator, and a criminal. Can they prevent the Master from covering the world in darkness? This collection includes issues #1–#9 of the acclaimed series and a short story featured in  Dark Horse Presents  that follows the travails of an aged  luchador , the Silver Angel, written and illustrated by Lapham. |
76. Seduced By My Doms - Jenna Jacob
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You find what you’re looking for... where you least expect it.   That held true for me ER nurse, Liz Johansson; the night a young man named Trevor arrived at the hospital and turned my life upside down. Perhaps it was divine intervention that my care for Trevor led me to his friends… Sinfully hot, James Bartlett and his equally gorgeous boss, Ian Stone; two men, so tall, dark, and lethal, they conjured fantasies my body ached to fulfill. It was impossible to choose one or the other, and hungering for them equally tore at my moral code. I had to find the will to banish my shame or risk losing them forever. Powerless over their potent, carnal command—together—they led me down a blissful path of uninhibited passion. Unlocking my forbidden desires, while healing the scars of my past, they opened my soul to something so powerful and alluring I couldn’t turn away. Seduced by their infinite love and dominant touch, they taught me how to surrender my fears…my heart, and learn to live again. |
77. Who Moved My Cheese - Dr Spencer Johnson
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With over 2.5 million copies sold worldwide, Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths It is the amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in life, for example a good job, a loving relationship, money or possessions, health or spiritual peace of mind. The maze is where you look for what you want, perhaps the organisation you work in, or the family or community you live in. The problem is that the cheese keeps moving. In the story, the characters are faced with unexpected change in their search for the cheese. One of them eventually deals with change successfully and writes what he has learned on the maze walls for you to discover. You'll learn how to anticipate, adapt to and enjoy change and be ready to change quickly whenever you need to. Discover the secret of the writing on the wall for yourself and enjoy less stress and more success in your work and life. Written for all ages, this story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique insights will last a lifetime. Spencer Johnson, MD , is one of the world's leading authors of inspirational writing. He has written many New York Times bestsellers, including the worldwide phenomenon Who Moved My Cheese? and, with Kenneth Blanchard, The One Minute Manager . His works have become cultural touchstones and are available in 40 languages. |
78. The Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef - Meomi
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A coral reef has turned white... can the Octonauts help it regain its color? Enjoy the original books that launched the animated TV show worldwide! The Octonauts are a crew of adorable animals who explore the oceans in search of adventure and fun! From their undersea base called "the Octopod," the Octonauts explore a vibrant world full of thrills, chills, and gills. The crew of eight talented critters, which include Captain Barnacles, Kwazii Kitten, Peso Penguin, and Professor Inkling, is always ready to embark on a new exciting voyage. The Octonauts travel to a large reef city where they discover this bustling destination has turned into a ghost town! The once colorful coral has turned an eerie white and homes lay empty. So the crew visit different reef 'neighborhoods' from mangrove forests to seagrass meadows, searching for clues. Can they solve the mystery of the great ghost reef? Find out! Combining the instant appeal of Hello Kitty with the intrepid spirit of Jacques Cousteau, the Octonauts will entertain and delight children, while adults will appreciate the stylish design and subversive humor. Lushly layered and brightly colored illustrations create a teeming undersea universe that will dazzle readers’ eyes, inspire their imaginations, and tickle their funny bones. Called “charming and beautifully-designed” by comics scholar Scott McCloud, Meomi’s winsome cast of characters have attracted an international audience, from kids, parents, and teachers to digital artists and fashion designers. What is their next mission? Stay tuned for the next Octonauts adventure to find out! Immedium’s original four books inspired the popular animated television series that is broadcast on Disney Junior and Netflix and in more than 100 countries around the globe. "I've had the pleasure of reviewing all of the books in Meomi's wonderful 'Octonauts' series, which are published by Immedium. I have to say, they just keep getting better and better, and the newest, The Octonauts & the Great Ghost Reef is probably my favorite yet. Not only are the illustrations so cute I want to hang them on my walls, but the story is great, and it's educational... Every page is filled with the cutest illustrations, featuring Meomi's signature characters!" - Tokyo Bunnie "the illustrations and color compositions found in this brilliant series have continually been a source of inspiration, and The Octonauts and the Great Ghost Reef is no exception." - Colour Lovers  |
79. Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat - Bill Watterson
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Now available for the first time as an e-book! Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat chronicles another segment of the multifarious adventures of this wild child and his faithful, but skeptical, friend. If the best cartoons compel readers to identify themselves within the funny frames, then all who enjoy Calvin and Hobbes are creative, imaginative, and ... bad, bad, bad! Calvin, the irascible little boy with the stuffed tiger who comes to life are a pair bound for trouble. Boring school lessons become occasions for death-defying alien air battles, speeding snow sled descents elicit philosophical discussions on the meaning of life, and Hobbe's natural inclination to pounce on his little friend wreaks havoc on Calvin's sense of security. Calvin's the kid we all wish we'd been. Sassy, imaginative, far more verbal than his parents can manage, Calvin is the quintessential bad boy -- and the boy we love to see. He terrorizes little Susie, offers "Candid Opinions" from a neighborhood stand, and questions his parents' authority. "What assurance do I have that your parenting isn't screwing me up?" he demands. Calvin and Hobbes manages to say what needs to be said about childhood and life: "Eww, mud," says Calvin. "Look at this gooshy, dirty, slimy, thick, wet mud ... Bleecch ... Talk about a kid magnet!" |
80. The Strain Volume 2 - David Lapham & Various Authors
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A vast conspiracy has made it nearly impossible for the CDC's Dr. Ephraim Goodweather to convince the world that there's a vampiric epidemic spreading across Manhattan. His only hope is to go head to head with the ancient evil responsible for the wave of bloodthirsty vamps set to drown the Big Apple... but can the strain be stopped?! * Based on the trilogy of novels by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. * Soon to be an FX TV show! |
81. Heading Out On Your Own - Brett H. McKay & Kate McKay
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You've finally left the comforts of mom and dad's nest to strike out on your own… but you have no clue how to do your own laundry. Or cook. Or manage your finances. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don't worry. We've got you covered. |
82. One Night with a Hero - Laura Kaye
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A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint... He wants just one night… After growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father, Army Special Forces Sgt. Brady Scott vowed never to marry or have kids. Sent stateside to get his head on straight—and his anger in check—Brady's looking for a distraction. He finds it in his beautiful new neighbor's one-night-only offer for hot sex, but her ability to make him forget is addictive. Suddenly, Brady's not so sure he can stay away. …what they need is each other. Orphaned as a child, community center director Joss Daniels swore she'd never put herself in a position to be left behind again, but she can't deny herself one sizzling night with the sexy soldier who makes her laugh and kisses her senseless. When Joss discovers she's pregnant, Brady's rejection leaves her feeling abandoned. Now, they must overcome their fears before they lose the love and security they've found in each other, but can they let go of the past to create a future together? |
83. The Wooden Spaceships - Bob Shaw
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Twenty-four years have passed since Toller Maraquine led the population of Land to the sister planet of Overland. Somehow, those left behind have become immune to the deadly pterthacosis which caused the exodus, and their voracious ruler now lays claim to Overland. Grudgingly put in charge of his planet's defence, Toller designs a front-line force of spaceships and satellites made of wood, which will engage the enemy fleet in the cold vastness of space, before the invaders can set food upon Overland. As the war proceeds, a far more deadly, alien menace makes itself known, which will threaten the entire existence of Overland. |
84. Bugging Out on the Endless Peak - Steven Hager
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The Fun House was a dance club in New York that reached a peak in the mid-1980s. It was famous for under-age patrons, rampant drug use, occasional fights, and no-nonsense bouncers (all of whom looked like Gold's Gym poster boys). I spent a few weeks going there and wrote this report originally for the Village Voice. The club was raided the day the story appeared (and closed for one night), and word on the street was I was in big trouble. But the owners actually liked the story and thought it was good publicity. I concentrated on finding the best group of kids I could, with the best energy, and just followed them around for a few days. Today, the club is probably best known for having helped launch Madonna, who held several early performances there, and used it as a testing lab to tweak her early records. |
85. Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes - Rick Stein
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Approach the Mediterranean Sea from any direction and you know you've entered a different world. Rick Stein's culinary odyssey takes in both the islands and coast of this remarkable region. Travelling often by public ferry boat, and encountering extraodinary people along the way, Rick has sought out the very best of the region's food. This is a land where culinary trends are looked down upon. What matters is how good the lemons are this year and who is pressing the best olive oil. Rick's pick of more than 100 recipes includes Catalan Grilled Stuffed Mussels, Feta and Mint Pastries, Puglian Fava Bean Puree, Corsican Oysters with a Pernod and Tarragon Dressing, Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives, Sicilian Orange Cake and Corfiot Rice Pudding. Fully illustrated with beautiful food photography by Earl Carter and landscape photography by Craig Easton, Rick Stein's Mediterranean is a fascinating journey into a rich and varied culinary heritage. |
86. Cry Wolf - Patricia Briggs
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#1 New York Times  bestselling author Patricia Briggs presents the first Alpha and Omega novel—the start of an extraordinary series set in Mercy Thompson’s world, but with rules of its own... Anna never knew werewolves existed until the night she survived a violent attack…and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the pack, she’d learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But Anna is that rarest kind of werewolf: an Omega. And one of the most powerful werewolves in the country is about to recognize her value as a pack member—and as his mate. |
87. Man in Charge - Laurelin Paige
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The Sebastians own this city. Hell, they own the whole world.  All I want is one little piece of it, a corner that I can call my own.  So when my boss runs away to “find herself”, I seize the opportunity and dive head first into the Sebastian’s glamorous universe. It’s everything I’ve ever wanted—fast paced and high stakes—and, even though I don’t fit in, I’m excellent at faking it. Until I come face to face with the man in charge, Scott Sebastian, the arrogant, playboy heir with the mind of a devil and the body of a god and a mouth I can’t stop thinking about.  He’s infuriating. He’s a distraction. He’s the man who wants me in his bed as much as I want to be there. And, if I get too close, he’ll be the one person who could expose me for what I really am—a fraud. |
88. My Last Duchess - Eloisa James
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New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James returns to the Wildes series with a prequel about the Wilde children's parents, Hugo, Duke of Lindow, and Ophelia, Lady Astley. Every Duke needs a Duchess... Hugo Wilde, the Duke of Lindow, has a drafty castle, eight naughty children—and no wife. Ophelia, Lady Astley, has a fine house, one well-behaved daughter—and no husband.  Hugo takes one look at Ophelia and loses his heart, but she doesn’t want more children or a castle. She takes one look at him and heads for her carriage.  Desperate to find a duchess, Hugo identifies an appropriate lady to woo. Yet when he meets Ophelia again, the duke realizes that he will marry her, or no one.  Now he faces the greatest challenge of his life. He must convince Ophelia that their blazing sensuality, his exquisite castle, and his eight charming children add up to a match made in heaven.  When a duke finds his duchess, can he win her heart? |
89. The Visitor - Lee Child
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Two female army high-flyers. Both acquainted with Jack Reacher. Both forced to resign from the service. Now they're both dead. Found in their own homes, naked, in a bath full of paint. Apparent victims of an army man. A loner, a smart guy with a score to settle. A ruthless vigilante. A man just like Jack Reacher. |
90. A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle
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LOVED THE POWER OF NOW? TAKE CHANGING YOUR LIFE TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER FROM EKHART TOLLE, A NEW EARTH 'MY NO.1 GURU WILL ALWAYS BE ECKHART TOLLE' CHRIS EVANS, SUNDAY TIMES THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHART-TOPPING PODCAST OPRAH & ECKHART TOLLE: A NEW EARTH ____________ Are you ready to change your life? In Eckhart Tolle's ground-breaking book, he gives you the spiritual framework to: - Understand yourself better - Manage, manifest and achieve your goals - Reach your full potential - Channel conflict into something positive - Change negative habits - Live in the moment Open your mind and follow Tolle's guidance to happiness and health in the modern world. ____________ 'A wake up call for the entire planet. A New Earth helps us to stop creating our own suffering and obsessing over the past and what the future might be and to put ourselves in the now' Oprah Winfrey 'I'm gonna have to listen to [this podcast] several times! Too good!' Fearne Cotton on the 'Oprah and Eckhart Tolle: A New Earth' podcast 'This book changed my life. It's a brilliant and very practical spiritual guide that teaches the way to inner peace: how to live in the moment and get beyond the ego' Santa Montefiore, bestselling author of The Secret Hours |
91. The Dark Angel - Elly Griffiths
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'My favourite current crime series' Val McDermid Dr Ruth Galloway is flattered when she receives a letter from Italian archaeologist Dr Angelo Morelli, asking for her help. He's discovered a group of bones in a tiny hilltop village near Rome but doesn't know what to make of them. It's years since Ruth has had a holiday, and even a working holiday to Italy is very welcome! So Ruth travels to Castello degli Angeli, accompanied by her daughter Kate and friend Shona. In the town she finds a baffling Roman mystery and a dark secret involving the war years and the Resistance. To her amazement she also soon finds Harry Nelson, with Cathbad in tow. But there is no time to overcome their mutual shock - the ancient bones spark a modern murder, and Ruth must discover what secrets there are in Castello degli Angeli that someone would kill to protect |
92. Bliss Brain - Dawson Church
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Award-winning author and thought leader Dawson Church, Ph.D., blends cutting-edge neuroscience with intense firsthand experience to show you how you can rewire your brain for happiness-starting right now. Neural plasticity-the discovery that the brain is capable of rewiring itself-is now widely understood. But what few people have grasped yet is how quickly this is happening, how extensive brain changes can be, and how much control each of us has over the process. In Bliss Brain, famed researcher Dawson Church digs deep into leading-edge science, and finds stunning evidence of rapid and radical brain change. In just eight weeks of practice, 12 minutes a day, using the right techniques, we can produce measurable changes in our brains. These make us calmer, happier, and more resilient. When we cultivate these pleasurable states over time, they become traits. We don't just feel more blissful as a temporary state; the changes are literally hard-wired into our brains, becoming stable and enduring personality traits. The startling conclusions of Church's research show that neural remodeling goes much farther than scientists have previously understood, with stress circuits shriveling over time. Simultaneously, "The Enlightenment Circuit"-associated with happiness, compassion, productivity, creativity, and resilience-expands. During deep meditation, Church shows how "the 7 neurochemicals of ecstasy" are released in our brains. These include anandamide, a neurotransmitter that's been named "the bliss molecule" because it mimics the effects of THC, the active ingredient in cannabis. It boosts serotonin and dopamine; the first is an analog of psilocybin, the second of cocaine. He shows how cultivating these elevated emotional states literally produces a self-induced high. |
93. The Silence - Don DeLillo
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From one of the most dazzling and essential voices in American fiction, a timely and compelling novel set in the near future about five people gathered together in a Manhattan apartment, in the midst of a catastrophic event. Don DeLillo completed this novel just weeks before the advent of Covid-19. The Silence is the story of a different catastrophic event. Its resonances offer a mysterious solace. It is Super Bowl Sunday in the year 2022. Five people, dinner, an apartment on the east side of Manhattan. The retired physics professor and her husband and her former student waiting for the couple who will join them from what becomes a dramatic flight from Paris. The conversation ranges from a survey telescope in North-central Chile to a favorite brand of bourbon to Einstein’s 1912 Manuscript on the Special Theory of Relativity. Then something happens and the digital connections that have transformed our lives are severed. What follows is a dazzling and profoundly moving conversation about what makes us human. Never has the art of fiction been such an immediate guide to our navigation of a bewildering world. Never have DeLillo’s prescience, imagination, and language been more illuminating and essential. “Mysterious...Unexpectedly touching...[DeLillo offers] consolation simply by enacting so well the mystery and awe of the real world.” —Joshua Ferris, The New York Times Book Review “DeLillo [has] almost Dayglo powers as a writer.” — Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times “Brilliant and astonishing…a masterpiece…manages to renew DeLillo’s longstanding obsessions while also striking deeply and swiftly at the reader’s emotions…The effect is transcendent.” —Charles Finch, Chicago Tribune “Daring... provocative... exquisite...captures the swelling fears of our age.” —Ron Charles, The Washington Post |
94. Dangerously Hot - Lynn Raye Harris
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Kevin MacDonald’s been in love with linguist Lucky San Ramos since the moment he first saw her. Kev let the better man have her when his teammate fell for her too. But now Marco’s dead, and Lucky’s in grave danger. When Kev is tasked with bringing her back to HOT HQ for an explosive mission to capture a terrorist, Lucky fights him at every step. It’s not easy being forced to work with the man she once loved while also battling her deep guilt over marrying the one she didn’t. As the mission grows more dangerous, secrets from the past get harder to keep. When the truth’s finally exposed, their love will either rise from the ashes—or burn completely away. If they survive an enemy’s deadly plan… The Hostile Operations Team is a covert military Black Ops unit. Their motto is Where None Dare. H.O.T. operators come from all branches of the military. The only criteria for membership: they must be the best of the best!  **Start reading HOT today and enjoy an action-packed, seriously romantic and steamy-good-fun military romantic suspense. Each book can be read as a standalone (though you might enjoy them in order). No cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily-ever-after ending!  Reviews: "...one of those must read black ops series that is as good as Maya Banks & Cindy Gerard!" -- Just Plain Sassy "Seriously is there a hotter series out there in this genre? Because if there is, I don't know about it. I have loved these books from book 1 and they are only getting better and better not to mention hotter!!!" -- Goodreads "The sexy, bad-ass, hotter than hot, more kick-ass then 007 and Bruce Willis ever will be men of HOT are back!! Once again the author has created a masterpiece filled with loads of action, drama, intense passion, guns blazing, car chasing, fight to stay alive, uncovering of secrets and mind-blowing awesomeness." --  Contemporary Romance Reviews   "The Hostile Operations Team is back in action and things just keep getting hotter!" - Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy "This is an intense book - plan on undivided reading time for the last few chapters (I had to put it down and it just about killed me!)" - Kame, The Book Queen Blog   "This is an amazing military romantic suspense read and wonderfully written. I highly recommend this book - so give it a try!" - Twin Sisters Rockin' Reviews   "You know what I love about the HOT series, besides the hot, alpha, smart, loyal and brave military men?? The kickass women they end up with." --  Goodreads "...great 4th novel in this wickedly good series and it is filled with lots of action, drama, angst, and oh did I mention the steamy filled scenes that will not only scorch your panties, but leave you begging for more.... Can't wait till my next fix, in what I will once again declare is one of my all time favorite series..." --  Goodreads "Another hit, by Mrs. Harris. This book has it all!" --  Goodreads |
95. Ruin and Rising - Leigh Bardugo
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*The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone , an original series!* Enter the Grishaverse with book three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times -bestselling author Leigh Bardugo . Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint . The nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives. As her allies and enemies race toward war, only Alina stands between her country and a rising tide of darkness that could destroy the world. To win this fight, she must seize a legend's power - but claiming the firebird may be her ruin. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic |
96. Pikkukaupungin tyttö - Elizabeth Strout & Marja Haapio
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Kuinka tästä elämästä oikein selviää? Suomalaislukijat hurmanneen Elizabeth Stroutin runsas romaani sieltä, mistä kaikki oikeastaan alkoi, pikkukaupungista, jossa kuka tahansa voi tulla sysätyksi syrjään. Pikkukaupunki, jossa elämänvalhe kukoistaa, on Pulitzer-palkitun Elizabeth Stroutin tuotannon punainen lanka. Aivan ensimmäinen pikkukaupungin tyttö, ennen Lucy Bartonia ja Olive Kitteridgeä, oli Amy Goodrow. Vai oliko se sittenkin hänen äitinsä, Isabelle? Mehevässä esikoisromaanissaan Strout kertoo Amyn ja Isabellen yhteen kesäpäivään huipentuvan tarinan, jonka lukemisen jälkeen on pakko katsoa peiliin. Elänkö elämääni oikein? Elizabeth Strout (s. 1956) on kiitetty ja paljon luettu yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija. Vuonna 2009 hän voitti Pulitzer-palkinnon teoksellaan Olive Kitteridge, josta on tehty Emmy-palkittu ja myös Suomessa ihastuttanut tv-minisarja. Pienoisromaani Nimeni on Lucy Barton oli monien muiden Stroutin teosten tavoin arvostelumenestys. Suomessa kirjabloggarit äänestivät sen 2018 parhaaksi käännösromaaniksi. Elizabeth Strout on Mainesta lähtöisin oleva pikkukaupungin tyttö, joka asuu New Yorkissa. |
97. A Wedding In December - Sarah Morgan
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The Top Five Sunday Times Bestseller ‘Sarah Morgan is back in style with a perfect snow-filled read’ Woman & Home ‘A sparkling winter romance with a lively family at the centre of it all’ Woman ‘Blissful escapism, vicarious luxury and enough romance to warm your heart…a must-read item on your pre-festive To Do list’ Penny Parkes, author of the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect ‘An emotional, uplifting and heart-warming winter novel that’s perfect for those chilly nights in’ OK! ‘As always, Sarah Morgan takes us to a glamorous setting and throws in a whole heap of drama. Such fun!’ Heat * * * * * In the snowy perfection of Aspen, the White family gathers for youngest daughter Rosie's whirlwind Christmas wedding. First to arrive are the bride’s parents, Maggie and Nick. Their daughter’s marriage is a milestone they are determined to celebrate wholeheartedly, but they are hiding a huge secret about their own: they are on the brink of divorce. After living apart for the last six months, the last thing they need is to be trapped together in an irresistibly romantic winter wonderland. Rosie’s older sister Katie is also dreading the wedding. Worried that impulsive, sweet-hearted Rosie is making a mistake, Katie is determined to save her sister from herself. If only the irritatingly good-looking best man, Jordan, would stop interfering with her plans… Bride-to-be Rosie loves her fiance but is having serious second thoughts. Except everyone has arrived – how can she tell them she's not sure? As the big day gets closer, and emotions run even higher, this is one White family Christmas none of them will ever forget. * * * * * A Wedding in December is everyone’s favourite read this Christmas: ‘A delightfully amusing, heartfelt tale’ ‘Enjoyable…warm’ ‘It sucks you right in, leaving you desperate to see how everything comes together’ Reviews PRAISE FOR A WEDDING IN DECEMBER ‘You can always rely on Sarah Morgan to deliver blissful escapism, vicarious luxury and enough romance to warm your heart no matter how frosty your winter. A Wedding in December has to be a must-read item on your pre-festive To Do list’ Penny Parkes, author of the bestselling Practice Makes Perfect PRAISE FOR SARAH MORGAN ‘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!’ Veronica Henry ‘I loved every sparkly, big-hearted, warm-hug moment of this gorgeous wintry tale’ Miranda Dickinson ‘A feast of a book that left me wanting more’ Penny Parkes, author of Best Practice ‘An uplifting and satisfying tale’ My Weekly ‘I laughed, I cried, I held my breath. I absolutely adored it’ Cathy Bramley ‘A warm, wonderful, rich story told with care and skill that broke my heart and then put it back together again’ Alex Brown, author of The Secret of Orchard Cottage ‘Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella. Heart-warming, emotional, funny and real’ Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author |
98. Loose Cannon - Sidney Bell
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"An edge-of-your-seat tale of suspense paired with a heart-stopping romance. Sidney Bell does it again, rescuing indelible characters from a tricky situation. Love blooms amid the gritty realism of Sidney Bell's harrowing plot." —Sarina Bowen, USA TODAY bestselling coauthor of Him   Released after five years in the system for assault, streetwise Edgar-Allen Church is ready to leave the past behind and finally look to his future. In need of a place to crash, he's leaning on Miller Quinn. A patient, solidly masculine pillar of strength and support, Miller has always been there for him—except in the one way Church has wanted the most.  With his staunchly conservative upbringing, Miller has been playing it straight his whole life. Now with Church so close again, it's getting harder to keep his denial intact. As they fumble their way back to friendship after so many years apart, Miller struggles to find the courage to accept who he really is. What he has with Church could be more than desire—it could be love. But it could also mean trouble.  Church's criminal connections are closing in on the both of them, and more than their hearts are at risk. This time, their very lives are on the line.  Don't miss this brand-new male/male romance series from Sidney Bell, author of Bad Judgment.   This book is approximately 108,000 words  One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise : all the romance you're looking for with an HEA/HFN. It's a promise! |
99. Relentless - Eddie Hearn
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What does it take to succeed? What is the mindset required to be the best? How do you stay at the top of your field? How do you come back from failure? Eddie Hearn knows what it takes. In his remarkable career, Hearn has worked alongside some of the biggest names in sports entertainment and has seen first-hand the grit and relentless determination that it takes to succeed. Structured around the key skills that Eddie Hearn values the most, this book looks at his business, life, and the drive to succeed. Covering subjects such as discipline, passion, preparation, motivation and failure, this book shows you what it takes to get the most in your life and career. In this insightful and revealing book, Eddie talks about the highs and lows of his career - from negotiating a billion dollar boxing deal to selling out Wembley for the Joshua Klitschko fight - and draws the valuable lessons that we can learn from boxing's toughest performers. __________ 'The most powerful man in British boxing' Business Insider ' Eddie Hearn has been at the forefront of boxing's resurgence' GQ ' The biggest promoter in boxing' Square Mile __________ The perfect book for when life deals a knockout blow, an invaluable guide about making the most from life, drawn from the hard-won lessons of one of the most successful boxing promoters in the world. |
100. V2 - Robert Harris
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_________________ ' An immersive thriller set against a tense historical backdrop ... the joy is in the history as much as the story ... Once again Harris has placed the reader at the heart of a great historic event, using a small story to tell a great one.' FINANCIAL TIMES _________________ The first rocket will take five minutes to hit London. You have six minutes to stop the second. Rudi Graf used to dream of sending a rocket to the moon. Instead, he has helped create the world's most sophisticated weapon: the V2 ballistic missile, capable of delivering a one-ton warhead at three times the speed of sound. In a desperate gamble to avoid defeat in the winter of 1944, Hitler orders ten thousand to be built. Haunted and disillusioned, Graf - who understands the volatile, deadly machine better than anyone - is tasked with firing these lethal 'vengeance weapons' at London. Kay Caton-Walsh is an officer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, and a survivor of a V2 strike. As the rockets devastate London, she joins a unit of WAAFs on a mission to newly liberated Belgium. Armed with little more than a slide rule and a few equations, Kay and her colleagues will attempt to locate and destroy the launch sites. But at this stage in the war it's hard to know who, if anyone, you can trust. As the death toll soars, Graf and Kay fight their grim, invisible war - until one final explosion of violence causes their destinies to collide. ________________ 'Harris finds the poetry in physics and the soul in engineering. He makes the V2s come to life as vividly as any of his human characters ... Harris has the great gift of readability; there is no living novelist whose books I am likelier to gobble up in one sitting.' JAKE KERRIDGE, TELEGRAPH 'I want to be the first to say it: Robert Harris scores a direct hit with V2 . I was enthralled.' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'Astonishingly precise ... As Graf and Kay plot and counterplot, questions rise and fall like rockets. V2 will keep you pinned on a compelling trajectory.' SUNDAY TIMES 'Harris is delivering a warning about toxic futility and the ferocious propaganda needed to fuel it. His timing is, unlike the workings of the rockets he writes about, impeccable.' EVENING STANDARD 'Robert Harris is at the peak of his storytelling power with V2 ; it takes you all the way back to the pleasure of reading Enigma .' PATRICK NEALE 'The king of the page-turning thriller.' THE i 'Second World War buffs will enjoy Robert Harris's V2. ' INDEPENDENT ' V2 's portrait of a battered and weary London is not without a certain 2020 resonance.' TOM HOLLAND |
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