Cold brew has taken the coffee world by storm, with its sweeter, mellower taste and potential health benefits. Brewed by leaving coffee grounds to steep in cold water for hours, it offers a fresh take on coffee - and once you try it, there's no going back. This handy guide will give you all the knowledge you need to get on top of this trend that's here to stay, with illustrated step-by-step techniques for making your own cold brew at home, plus expert advice to help you get t...
Police Chief Nash Morgan is known for two things: being a good guy and the way his uniform accentuates his rear end . . .But two bullets put a dent in his Southern charm and now he's facing a criminal still on the loose and a town full of citizens that consider the law more of a 'guideline'. The last thing he needs is the leggy, smart-mouthed Lina Solavita moving in next door, making him feel things he doesn't have the energy to feel. Lina is on a mission.As soon as she gets ...
The Little Guide to Givenchy delves into the legacy of Hubert de Givenchy, the visionary designer who founded the House of Givenchy in 1952. Known for his impeccable taste, innovative designs, and dedication to elegance, Givenchy quickly became a favorite among celebrities and fashion icons, including Audrey Hepburn, whose timeless style was epitomized by his creations.From haute couture to ready-to-wear, including the iconic "Little Black Dress" in Breakfast at Tiffany's to ...
The Tour de France has been thrilling people and challenging cyclists for well over a century and is seen by many to be the pinnacle of cycling achievements. From the controversies to the coloured jerseys and the mountain climbs to the sprints, the Tour de France is one of the most iconic sporting events in the world and makes headline news every year.With fascinating tidbits and remarkable stories behind this prestigious and grueling event from dramatic victories to heart-wr...
A nobleman faces the consequences of his youthful wrongdoing when the girl he seduced and abandoned some years earlier is put on trial in a murder case. Initially conceived as a love story, Tolstoy’s last novel, published in 1899, is a dark masterpiece in which the whole of Imperial Russian society is tried and found wanting.Resurrection moves from the salons and country estates of the aristocracy to courtrooms and government offices, brothels and prisons; from Moscow and St ...
'This book has one of the most charismatic narrators I've ever met' J K Rowling'I write this sitting in the kitchen sink' is the first line of this timeless, witty and enchanting novel about growing up.Cassandra Mortmain lives with her bohemian and impoverished family in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere. Her journal records her life with her beautiful, bored sister, Rose, her fading glamorous stepmother, Topaz, her little brother Thomas and her eccentric novelist f...
You know the most dangerous kind of villain? A woman with nothing left to lose.In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods, Elara has been cursed by fate.A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both.Yet when the Star of Wrath and War descends to hunt Elara, the neighbouring kingdom sees an opportunity to take her from her home, the Kingdom of Night, to Helios, Kingdom of Light. Where she strides straight into the arms of an enemy p...
Poznajcie Kati – kocią opiekunkę. Niektórzy bohaterowie mają peleryny… Kati ma koty! Superzłole, drama pomiędzy przyjaciółkami oraz ekipa kotów o nadzwyczajnych umiejętnościach. „Kati – kocia opiekunka” stanie się twoją ukochaną powieścią graficzną! – Kati uwielbia jeździć na desce z ekipą Laskółek i być pomocnicą superbohaterki. Ale kiedy zaczyna się nowy rok szkolny, sprawy przyjmują nieciekawy obrót. Ktoś podszywa się pod Myszycielkę, by popełniać straszliwe z...
Przedstawiamy Repetytorium - chemia - aktualną edycję znanej i popularnej książki, która od lat przyczyniała się do sukcesów maturzystów na maturze z chemii. Książka została dostosowana do aktualnej podstawy programowej i przeznaczona jest dla uczniów czteroletniego liceum i pięcioletniego technikum.Wszystkie zagadnienia teoretyczne dokładnie omówiono i opatrzono przykładami ułatwiającymi zrozumienie, a definicje, reguły, twierdzenia wyróżniono graficznie, dzięki czemu łatwo ...
Seventeen-year-old June Scott has always dreamt of becoming a novelist. To write the greatest love story ever told. One that would fill hearts and souls with happiness and joy.However, June has never been in love and when she receives some devastating news, there doesn’t feel as if there’s much time left for her own beautiful love story.That’s until she meets Jesse Taylor who treats every day as if it could be his last. Which could be true. For them both.Together their worlds...
Inspector Maigret is called to the home of the Comte de Saint-Hilaire, a highly respected official who has been found shot dead in the study of his elegant Parisian home. The violent death of this distinguished former ambassador – an old man without political secrets or enemies – confounds the detective. Then a mysterious bundle of old letters leads him closer towards a tragic truth.
For the first time, the Band's legendary Richard Manuel’s compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary while shining a light on his contributions to all of his bands—and on the undeniable impact he had on rock music.Richard Manuel was a fearless original. Sweetly soulful as a vocalist and endearingly creative as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he was a vital part of some of rock ’n’ roll’s pivotal moments, including Bob Dylan’s controversial move ...
Swoop into a captivating realm of winged wonders through the lens of bird-loving artists and creativesAs Claude Monet once said, "I would like to paint the way a bird sings". From the sacred falcons and ibis in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, to the elegant cranes and swallows in East Asian ink paintings, birds have been revered for their beauty and symbolism, gracing numerous tapestries throughout art history.Swoop into a captivating realm of winged wonders through the lens of...
With his trademark reverence and revelry, The Revd. Fergus Butler-Gallie travels through time and place to get to the heart of the religion he is so passionate about.In this book he takes us from Bethlehem and the birth of Christ some 2000-odd years ago, to the immediate present and future of Christianity.He brings together a Baptist Church in the segregationist American South with a medieval monastery in the heart of the Greek countryside; the Vatican - beautiful, imposing, ...
'Heart pounding action, delightfully madcap humor, and a swoony romance to lose your head over . . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!' JENNA LEVINE, author of My Roommate is a Vampire'I could read Olivia Dade books for all eternity' ALICIA THOMPSON, author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers Surviving the zombie apocalypse is one thing, but falling for the vampire next door? That's the real nightmare .. . When Edie Brandstrup attempts to save her sweet, seemingly harmle...
Baby Touch: Colours is part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series, designed to help stimulate a baby's senses from birth. Encouraging interaction and play, the Baby Touch books are lots of fun for the very youngest babies, as well as toddlers.Baby Touch: Colours is a bold, bright board book perfect for little hands to explore. With a big touch-and-feel on every double page, it helps to stimulate your baby's senses as well as gently helping to teach first colours such a...
On the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire's husband James tells her he's been having an affair.Left with a beautiful baby and a broken heart, she decides to go back to basics . . . and runs home to Mum and Dad.But it's not the sanctuary she'd been hoping for. Juggling her family's drama and the demands of a baby, Claire desperately misses the way things were. So when James gets back in touch, eager to put things right, Claire faces a choice.Will she forgive and fo...
After Charlie Hudson’s classmate goes missing in the forest she is determined to find out what happened and starts to suspect the mysterious newcomer, Elias Everhart.With his piercing eyes and sharp wit, Charlie knows he has a secret. More than one. What she doesn’t know is that those secrets will lead her to a place she never imagined: a world made of magic, gods, and monsters - and a first love fated to fall apart.Truths and temptations lurk in the darkness, and for Charlie...
Ella Rubinstein has a husband, three teenage children and a pleasant home. Everything that should make her confident and fulfilled. Yet there is an emptiness at the heart of her life – an emptiness once filled by love.So when Ella reads a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his mentor Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, she is ready to look at her life anew. Compelled to embrace change, she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious ...
The man was leading an aimless life, time passing, one big blank.His girlfriend has perfectly formed ears, ears with the power to bewitch, marvels of creation. The man receives a letter from a friend, enclosing a seemingly innocent photograph of sheep, and a request: place the photograph somewhere it will be seen. Then, one September afternoon, the phone rings, and the adventure begins. Welcome to the wild sheep chase.
A classic English word book to help children learn key vocabulary, with one hundred everyday words illustrated in busy scenes and with labelled pictures. Colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright provide lots to look at and talk about, and there’s a little yellow duck to find on each double page. An essential word book for preschoolers and children learning English as a second language - readers can also listen to every word read by a native English speaker at the Usborne...
Get yourself in the mood for fall the Stars Hollow way!With its iconic knitwear, warm cups of coffee, and small-town charm, Gilmore Girls is the ultimate cozy comfort show, drawing fans back every year at the first sign of the leaves changing.Fall into Fall is your go-to guide to embracing the ultimate cozy season. Filled with seasonal recipes, creative crafts, tips for slowing down, and advice on preparing your mind and body for the stillness that a Gilmore Girls binge-watch...
A heartwarming, cozy YA romance, perfect for fans of You've Got Mail, Jenny Han, Beth Reekles, and Heartstopper, from the highly-acclaimed author of Lover Birds.Jude's smile is magnificent. Their sharp edges melted away into a rare and beautiful joy. The flash illuminates them as their photo is taken, and for just a second, they glow. It feels like lightning has struck.When Jude and Aiden are paired up together for an internship at a local radio station, things are awkward. J...
You think you know what happened that nightBut the truth is far more dangerous …'Exquisitely told by the author of last year’s bestselling debut Anna O … just as unforgettable’ Daily MailFrom the No.1 international bestselling author comes a story of secret pasts and buried memories. A MURDER IN PARIS is a thriller you’ll never forget.***WHAT IF A MEMORY COULD GET YOU KILLED?Imagine the past returning to you in fragments.A hotel room, a pillow, a lifeless body.Your ordinary, ...
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