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One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out - with beasts, murder, and magic- in this first book in a thrilling locked-room whodunnit YA fantasy duology by Andrea Hannah and New York Times bestseller Rebecca Mix.After a decade of war, the kingdoms of Avendell and Istellia have finally agreed to peace. As nobles and magic wielders from both countries arrive at remote Castle Avendell for a historic all-night masquerade to celebrate, King Costis summons an unlikely group to his chambers...

Looking to create marketing plans that truly connect with your customers?The Customer-Driven Marketing Handbook by Fab Giovanetti is your guide to building effective marketing strategies that focus on real customer relationships. Designed for early to mid-career professionals, this book breaks down marketing essentials into clear, manageable steps. It helps you understand what works for your brand and shows you how to refresh your plans to keep pace with a fast-changing marke...

A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. Grab your popcorn and settle in to the world of Silver Screens, where the magic of cinema lives on. Cinemas are where emotions come alive – where heartstrings are tugged, fears exposed, and joy explodes with every happy ending.Cinemas are a place of communal experience, of first dates and unforgettable reactions. Silver Screens captures that magic, celebrating remarkable movie ...

The indispensable guide to managing mood disorders—now completely revised and updated. In this updated edition of the classic guide to managing your depression, Dr. Susan J.Noonan provides comprehensive support for navigating the challenges of mood disorders with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based solutions. As a physician who has personal experience living with depression, Dr. Noonan offers practical tools and exercises to help individuals understand and manage their sy...

Sake, Japan’s iconic rice-based alcoholic drink, has been central to Japanese culture for over 1,300 years. Traditionally made with rice, water and koji mould, it was consumed in early brewpubs and was vital to samurai rituals and festivals. Sake’s story includes homebrewers like clan matriarchs, ancient princes and modern political activists who defied laws to keep homebrewing alive.Temples refined sake-making techniques, laying the foundation for a thriving industry that be...

Ile razy czytałeś już o wybrańcu, który musi zdobyć magiczny miecz, by pokonać powracającego po tysiącu lat mrocznego władcę? Masz już dość tych samych opowieści o smokach i elfach, a każda kolejna "prastara przepowiednia" brzmi tak samo? Fantasy potrafi być do bólu przewidywalne. Ale nie musi. A co, jeśli największa przygoda nie czeka w odległych królestwach, a tuż pod Twoimi stopami? (I nie chodzi tu o plątaninę korzeni i kretowisk…) Co, jeśli zamiast kolejnej ...

An Irish Times Book of the Year 2025Liam Cagney is residing in a Berlin squat when one night he finds himself at Berghain. Fascinated by the strange techno and even stranger dance floor, he sets out to explore Berlin’s unique club culture in all its intensity. Berghain Nights is the result, the first major literary exploration of Berlin’s club scene.Blending essay and memoir, Berghain Nights features interviews with major electronic dance music artists like Ellen Allien, Rros...

A deep dive into the panorama of wisdom that is Western Hermetic theory and practice.Whoever studies this Encyclopedia and applies its instructions can confidently take on the special branches of Occult Initiation, such as Kabbalistic, Magical, and Hermetic cycles. Additionally, it includes instructions for developing one's intuition and realizational power.The author Grigori Ottonovich Mebes (pronounced as Myo-bes), a Russian nobleman, mathematics professor, and member of th...

Two world-renowned figures of contemporary politics come together to discuss transcendental topics and debate alternatives for the future: Jose Pepe Mujica, former president of Uruguay and an ex-guerrilla who has gained enormous international popularity for his message of sustainability and common sense, and Noam Chomsky, an intellectual who revolutionized linguistics and later addressed a wide range of humanistic and political topics of profound importance. Mexican document...

Bedevilled by the demons of self-doubt, fear of failure or lack of inspiration? Lay waste to your mind-forged monsters with the help of Creative Demons and How to Slay Them.If you've ever embarked on a creative endeavour, then there's a good chance you'll have been bedevilled by self-doubt, fear of failure or a lack of inspiration at some point along the way. This book will help you to banish those mind-forged monsters one by one, no matter how grotesque or scary they may be....

The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, exa...

'No one is better qualified than Byrne to imagine and expand upon Austen's true romance. Her treasure chest of Austen knowledge and her ability to spiritually inhabit historical figures are displayed to fine advantage' WASHINGTON POSTSummer 1801. Sidmouth, England.The Austen Family descends upon a fashionable Georgian seaside resort in Devonshire for a six-week holiday.Jane's brother, Frank, is on leave from the Royal Navy, and dearly wishes to unite his sister with his frien...

Rosalie Harrow is unmarried, near destitute and faces two choices: snag a wealthy gentleman or take a position as a governess. But headstrong Rosalie sees both futures as a kind of cage.When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she’s there to meet the Dowager Duchess of Norland, the mysterious childhood friend of her late mother. Instead, Rosalie is thrust in the middle of a house party of eligible high society ladies all desperate to win the hand of th...

'Part memoir, part hugely entertaining self-help manual for these tough times' Roger Alton, Daily Mail'A bona fide badass' The Sunday TimesFormer Secret Service Special Agent Evy Poumpouras shares the insights and skills from one of the oldest elite security forces in the world - to help you prepare for stressful situations, instantly read people, influence how you're perceived, and live a more fearless life. From gruelling training to clandestine interrogation rooms, to prot...

The Happy Index invites readers into a world where employee happiness isn't just a buzzword - it's a powerful catalyst for success that should be at the core of any successful organisation. Drawing on his decades of experience leading one of Britain's best-loved high-street brands, Timpson shares the secrets behind his unique approach to 'upside-down' management. His infectious passion for people shines through every page and in the very real measures he has introduced - from...

Will AI replace us? Is my toxic boss an actual narcissist? Are full stops in emails a sign of hostility? How do I manage intergenerational tension and not get cancelled? ‘Motivational and inspiring… the one book you need to plan your next move’ – Viv Groskop The way we’re working in a post-pandemic world is forever changed. This is a book about how to make working work for you; packed with expert analysis examining ahead-of-the-curve trends as well as the old habits we need t...

All three titles in the internationally bestselling Arc of a Scythe series: Scythe, Thunderhead and The Toll.Collect each title in the explosive Arc of a Scythe series by New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman

In the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, magic flows like the seasons, and every witch has her cat dragon – except Aloysia Papplewick.She’s far from bonding with her fiery feline familiar, and with her magical farm in chaos, her prattling pumpkin patch meddling in her life and the annual Harvest Festival to prepare for, Aloysia has enough to handle – even before her best friend’s insufferable brother, Hollis, brings danger and distraction to her door.When she and Hollis a...

Collins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market. Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at primary level. The course follows a clear structure and p...

The fifth edition in Monocle's best-selling travel handbook series, with everything you need to plan a short trip, or a longer stay, in Switzerland.This practical and inspirational guide takes you on a tour of Monocle's most cherished Swiss spots. We have traversed the cities, hiked to remote mountain villages, swum in the lakes and rivers and skied the highest alpine slopes to bring you the best of the nation's bounty.We take you from stunning medieval villages to the renown...

Romantyczna opowieść o niezrealizowanych planach, tęsknocie i o tym, że wieczna miłość istnieje naprawdę. Anna, jako korespondentka ogólnopolskiej gazety, wyjeżdża do Chorwacji, by relacjonować wojnę bałkańską. Jest mężatką, ale nie potrafi okiełznać rodzącego się uczucia i zakochuje się w Blażu - chorwackim fotoreporterze wojennym. Czeka ją trudna decyzja. Postanawia porzucić Jerzego, ale po powrocie do Polski miłość do Blaża staje w szranki z oczekiwaniami rodziny, ze zwy...

"Chorwackie powroty" to druga część debiutanckiej powieści Anny Karpińskiej "Chorwacka przystań". Po dziesięciu latach autorka wróciła do swojej bohaterki Any, polskiej dziennikarki, która w czasie wojny bałkańskiej pokochała chorwackiego reportera Blaża. Ich drogi się rozeszły, ale po latach zbiegły się losy córki Any - Weroniki, i syna Blaża - Zorana. Ana żyła z mężem, z którym wychowywała trójkę dzieci, Blaż pozostał sam. I pewnie poprzestaliby na okazjonalnych listach, ...

A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FROM THE WORLD OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANSFrom #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.It’s been three months since demigod boyfriends Nico di Angelo and Will Solace returned from Tartarus, and there hasn’t been a single quest for them in all that time. So, when Nico’s half sister Hazel asks them to ...

"Erudite, wide-ranging, and slyly humorous." -The Atlantic One of the great novelists and public intellectuals of our time gives a master class on the philosophy of fiction. Umberto Eco was fond of pointing out that all writing is narrative. He published his famed debut novel The Name of the Rose when he was forty-eight years old, yet he believed that everything he had written to that point-from treatises on semiotics to essays on mass culture-took the form of a story. To ...