'Abercrombie is in a class of his own' JOE HILL'An unholy delight' PIERCE BROWN'Hilarious, profound, tragic, and so thrillingly paced' NICHOLAS EAMES'An incredibly fun, incredibly action-packed and, by the end, incredibly affecting book' TAMSYN MUIREurope stares into the abyss.Plague and famine stalk the land, monsters lurk in every shadow and greedy princes care for nothing but their own ambitions. Only one thing is certain: the elves will come again, and they will eat every...

The theme of the great Shakespearean tragedies is a hero's fall from grace due to a fatal character flaw. Whether it is the ruthless ambition of Macbeth or the folly of Lear, the irresolution of Hamlet or the suspicion of Othello, the cause of the tragedy – even when it is the murder of a king – is trifling compared to the calamity that it unleashes. Despite their flawed natures, however, the tragic protagonists all have a nobility that emphasizes the greatness of humanity. F...

Geoffrey Braithwaite is a retired doctor haunted by an obsession with the French literary genius, Gustave Flaubert.As Geoffrey investigates the mystery of the stuffed parrot Flaubert borrowed from the Museum of Rouen to help research one of his novels, we learn an enormous amount about the writer’s work, family, lovers, thought processes, health and obsessions. But we also gradually come to learn some important and shocking details about Geoffrey himself.A compelling weave of...

Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world. 'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman'One of the...

An enthusiasts’ guide to the best men’s wristwatches, from vintage pieces to smart watches. This celebration of high-end men’s wristwatches is a collection of essays, timelines, and more than 250 color photographs. Aimed at collectors, watch enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in fashion, the book ranges from in-depth looks at specific models, including classics and contemporary timepieces, to overviews of pilot’s watches, diver’s watches, and other watches developed for...

Wealth ... or death. Those were the choices Gateway offered.Humans had discovered this artificial spaceport, full of working interstellar ships left behind by the mysterious, vanished Heechee. Their destinations are preprogrammed. They are easy to operate, but impossible to control.Some came back with discoveries which made their intrepid pilots rich; others returned with their remains barely identifiable. It was the ultimate game of Russian roulette, but in this resource-sta...

A captivating and swashbuckling romantasy for fans of DAUGHTER OF THE PIRATE KING and TO KILL A KINGDOM.Ximena Reale is certain of one thing: the only good pirate is a dead one.     Ximena has spent her life training to become one of the black-cloaked cazadores, seafaring hunters who capture the pirates pillaging the Luzan Empire. But although Ximena is the top candidate at la academia, that will not be enough for a daughter of the notorious Reales - pirate captains who were ...

Ancient Rome, AD 50The boy Nero lives. His mother Agrippina has married her way to power, tangling the Emperor Claudius in her skirts.The emperor may have a son and heir of his own, but Agrippina sees no obstacles to her ambition.Rome is a path through a marsh, lit by torches. Those who walk it are always one step from disaster – and the road itself is treacherous, slippery with blood.Claudius may have the world at his feet, but he has Agrippina in his bed....

“This fast-paced examination of reality television and surveillance … boasts a cast of resourceful and morally gray teens and teems with anticipatory tension reminiscent of The Hunger Games.” Publishers WeeklyWHEN YOU'RE INSIDE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING.WHEN YOU'RE OUTSIDE, YOU'RE NOTHING.In SNOWGLOBE, Chobahm agreed to enter Snowglobe and take on Haeri's identity. Within the domed city's walls, she finally had the existence she'd always dreamed of. But life in Snowglobe w...

Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron's parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice.But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is expose, and she's given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside.Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful c...

In the first book of a sizzling dystopian romance series, psychic gifts are a death sentence and there are rules to survival:Trust no one. Lie to everyone. Hide in plain sight.And whatever you do, don’t fall for your greatest enemy.-----Twenty-year-old Wren Darlington is not your ordinary Mod. She’s one of the most powerful in existence.But her world is divided. On the Continent, being a known Modified means certain death, as the Primes—those immune to the biotoxin that nearl...

A detailed twentieth-century vintage watch guide by a watch collector for watch collectors.The early 2000s were an important period, spanning a time when mechanical watches had quite rightly retaken their place in the world market. We all may have a digital device in our pocket that is more accurate than a mechanical watch, but a timepiece has soul, personality, and history. The collection in this book is a step into the world of vintage watch collecting. Highlights include: ...

Najistotniejsze zagadnienia dotyczące czasowników angielskich, przedstawione w atrakcyjnej formie ułatwiającej efektywną naukę, wytłumaczone w prosty, zrozumiały sposób. Z książki korzystać mogą zarówno osoby początkujące, jak i bardziej zaawansowane, traktując ją jako repetytorium gramatyczne. Jest ona cenną pomocą dla uczniów, studentów, słuchaczy szkół językowych i samouków.

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Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. Or so the story goes . . .Prepare for a legendary adventure from one of the world's greatest storytellers J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for its food. From the delicate cream cheeses of Kurdsburg to the Hopes-of-Heaven pastries of Chouxvill...

Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and - inconveniently - in Hell.And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she's going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That's if they can agree on anything.Will the...

I.V. Marie's thrilling dark academia debut set at a magical boarding school in purgatory where some fates are worse than death … For fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House, Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six and Naomi Novik's A Deadly Education.Welcome to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife.No one knows why they end up at Blackwood; but when they enter the school's arched gates the only way out is to be chosen for the Decennial – a series of ma...

‘The best kind of book: the one you didn’t know you were craving until it appeared … self-interrogative, intricately perceptive. I absolutely inhaled it’ JIA TOLENTINO‘A very richly interesting exploration of a complex subject. Begona Gómez Urzaiz tells the stories with such intelligence and wit and generosity’ TESSA HADLEY‘Fascinating … I suspect there are many, many other mothers who are going to inhale TheAbandoners’OBSERVERWhen it comes to children: a man leaves, a woman ...

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO COUNT? WHY ARE HUMANS THE ONLY SPECIES ON EARTH THAT CAN DO IT? WHERE DID COUNTING COME FROM? HOW HAS IT SHAPED SOCIETIES ALONG THE WAY? AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?Counting is an innovative, erudite, world-wrapping journey through humanity’s marvellous ability to impose numbers on things. Acclaimed historian and mathematician Benjamin Wardhaugh draws on stories from the Stone Age to cyberspace in pursuit of the elusive, fascinating, endlessly diverse history ...

'A fascinating exploration of human potential that will change how you think about thinking . . .This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to thrive in an uncertain world' DANIEL H PINKFor decades we have focused on logic as the key component of human intelligence but what if this is wrong? In this ground-breaking new book, Professor Angus Fletcher reveals that our true source of resilience, problem solving, innovation and creativity in fact lie in the emotive, non-...

THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW WOMEN MADE THE WORLD WEALTHYHumanity's journey from poverty to prosperity is filled with men who have become household names. But how many female entrepreneurs, merchants and industrialists can you name?Economica places women at the centre of the story of economic growth. Starting in the Stone Age and continuing to the present day, it takes the reader through the key economic milestones of the past twelve millennia - from the birth of farming to the ad...

'A powerful prescription for change' Observer, Book of the Week'An eye-opening contribution to the global discourse on women's health and a call for change' The Lancet'Important, timely, often fascinating' Sunday IndependentWe know the causes of death and disease among women all over the world. Governments and philanthropists have funded plenty of initiatives over recent decades. So why isn't it working?Across the globe, women's health is being caught in the crossfires of pol...

In this deadly maze, the most dangerous thing may be the passion between them.Sadaré wakes in a labyrinth, remembering nothing except that she is a powerful sorceress. Her only companion is a hostile immortal named Daesra - beautiful, dangerous, and demonic - who bound his divine soul for power and revenge.Despite their animosity, the two have no choice but to work together to reach the centre and defeat the monster who prevents their escape. But the longer they wander, the m...

A woman's weekend away in the Austrian mountains takes an inexplicable and sinister turn - and becomes a fight for survival.A woman takes a holiday in the Austrian mountains, spending a few days with her cousin and his wife in their hunting lodge. When the couple fails to return from a walk, the woman sets off to look for them. But her journey reaches a sinister and inexplicable dead end. She discovers only a transparent wall behind which there seems to be no life. Trapped al...