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nexusstc/如何让人点头称是中英双语/b13df2321af0aed606e1adf144aee3e5.pdf

如何让人点头称是中英双语 1 罗伯特·西奥迪尼 libmind.com, 1, 1, 2022

这本旅行手册将成为你确保世界对你、你的想法和你的要求说 "是 "的首选金钥匙。我们都希望听到"是"。是"将我们与世界联系起来,并将我们带入未来。那么,为什么我们发现让别人同意是如此困难?我们怎样才能提高我们的机会呢?是的小书》包含21篇短文,概述了一系列有效的说服策略,每一篇都被证明可以增加别人同意你请求的机会。这个人可以是朋友、同事、伙伴、爱人、经理、兄弟姐妹、父母,甚至是陌生人。这套书中永恒的原则和实用的课程可以用来解决各种日常挑战,从修复恶化的关系到为你的工作谈判更高的费用,从说服一个犹豫不决的朋友采取行动,到建立你的社交网络和个人品牌。这本小书充满了来自有影响力的领导者的智慧和精心策划的建议,对于任何自由职业者、管理者、企业家、父母或希望从他们的世界中获得更多的东西的人来说,都是必不可少的读物。本书为libmind.com在原版基础上制作的中英双语对照版,方便中文读者阅读。libmind.com可以制作任何你想读的电子书的中外双语对照版,欢迎使用。

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zlib/no-category/Jacob Kerr/The Wolf of Whindale: A Novel_119954496.fb2

The Wolf of Whindale: A Novel Jacob Kerr Serpent's Tail Crime, 2024

'A masterclass in English folklore horror fiction' *Buzz Magazine***'** **Close in spirit to Alan Garner'** ***Guardian** * 'Lush and magical, creepy and shocking - Kerr is a born storyteller' Jenn Ashworth, author of *Ghosted*The pit towns of Northalbion are seething with protest and unrest ... and when townsfolk begin to turn up mauled, locals suspect the murderous and mythical Wolf of Whindale. Caleb, banished for crossing a picket line, is forced to take work with pit owner and antiquarian Mr Siskin, who is in pursuit of an ancient artefact that may have magical properties. But searching for buried treasure in lonely places brings danger when there is a bloodthirsty killer on the loose - whether wolf, man or something else entirely. Laced with myth, faith and avarice, *The Wolf of Whindale* is a superbly twisted and ferociously imaginative English horror story set in a stormy northern landscape.

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zlib/no-category/Janice Hallett/The Killer Question: A Novel_119339714.azw3

The Killer Question: A Novel Janice Hallett Atria Books, 2025

* THE NEW FIENDISHLY CLEVER MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SMASH-HIT BESTSELLER THE APPEAL *'Murderously good' - DAILY EXPRESS'An addictive whodunnit' - iPAPER'So clever, you'll want to read it again' - WOMAN AND HOMEThe answer is murder. The question is whodunnit?A quiet country pub stands empty, its windows boarded up. And its kindly landlords, Mal and Sue Eastwood, are missing. What could have happened? A lot of strange events occurred in the days before the Eastwoods disappeared. A murdered man pulled from the nearby river. An eccentric couple on a houseboat who claimed to be led by a spirit guide. And a mysterious new team who suddenly appeared and began winning every round at the weekly pub quiz - much to the anger of the locals. They must have been cheating, but no one could figure out how...Can you crack the case of the missing landlords? Someone's not been playing fair, so get the drinks in and see if you can get a perfect score.'Twisty, funny and irresistibly dark' - TOM HINDLE'Brims with Hallett's signature wit. Her best book yet' - PETER SWANSON'Devilishly additive. I loved every line' - LOUISE CANDLISH'Another brilliant, twisty mystery from Janice Hallett' - ELLY GRIFFITHS'So clever and entertaining' - JENNIE GODFREY'The modern queen of crime does it again' - IAN MOORE

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zlib/no-category/Joanna Wallace/The Dead Friend Project_29224853.epub

The Dead Friend Project Joanna Wallace Profile Books Ltd, PS, 2024

'A fresh new voice in crime fiction' - JANICE HALLETT'Funny, sad, witty and very engaging' - EMMA CURTIS'Darkly funny and deftly plotted' - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS Everyone needs a hobby... Things haven't been going well for Beth. Her husband has left her for one of her friends. Her fellow school mums judge her for swearing too much and not shifting the baby weight. And now she's stuck in A&E after her son fell off the climbing wall on the first day of school. In fact, things haven't been going well for Beth since Charlotte died - her best friend, a favourite at the school pick-ups and the only person to ever run an interesting PTA meeting. But after being hit by a car while on an ill-timed evening jog, Charlotte is no longer there to help Beth pick up the pieces of her increasingly difficult life. That is, until Beth discovers that Charlotte left her toddler alone in the house during that fatal run. The Charlotte she knew would never do something so irresponsible, and suddenly Beth is questioning whether Charlotte's death was really an accident. With a newfound purpose and a glass of wine in hand, it's time for Beth to uncover what really happened to her best friend. And what better place to start than the circle of chatty school mums, who can't be as perfect as they pretend. But which of them is hiding something? Beth's determined to find out. Once she's put the kids to bed, of course... 'Riotously funny and searingly observed' - KATE SIMANTS'A twisty-turny mystery that drew me in from the opening lines' - PHILIPPA EAST

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zlib/no-category/Ryan Holiday/Right Thing, Right Now_29228846.epub

Right Thing, Right Now Ryan Holiday Profile Books Ltd, 2024

If we do what is right, everything else will follow: happiness, success, meaning, reputation, love. This is central to Stoic wisdom. The path isn't always easy, but it is essential, and the alternative - taking the easy route - leads only to cowardice and folly. In the third book in his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday explores the crucial role that integrity plays in every good life. From pillars of upright living like Ulysses S. Grant and Marcus Aurelius, to the cautionary tales of Napoleon and F. Scott Fitzgerald, this book shows us the power of owning our convictions and acting in accordance with our beliefs - and the perils of an ill-formed conscience. Our conscience, our sense of justice, is our first and our last strength: we can train it, hone it and fortify it, but above all, we must never lose it. This book shows us how.

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zlib/no-category/Jacob Kerr/The Wolf of Whindale: A Novel_119954498.mobi

The Wolf of Whindale: A Novel Jacob Kerr Serpent's Tail Crime, 2024

'A masterclass in English folklore horror fiction' Buzz Magazine ' Close in spirit to Alan Garner' *Guardian * 'Lush and magical, creepy and shocking - Kerr is a born storyteller' Jenn Ashworth, author of Ghosted The pit towns of Northalbion are seething with protest and unrest ... and when townsfolk begin to turn up mauled, locals suspect the murderous and mythical Wolf of Whindale. Caleb, banished for crossing a picket line, is forced to take work with pit owner and antiquarian Mr Siskin, who is in pursuit of an ancient artefact that may have magical properties. But searching for buried treasure in lonely places brings danger when there is a bloodthirsty killer on the loose - whether wolf, man or something else entirely. Laced with myth, faith and avarice, The Wolf of Whindale is a superbly twisted and ferociously imaginative English horror story set in a stormy northern landscape.

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zlib/no-category/Janice Hallett/The Examiner: From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author of the Appeal_30119085.epub

The Examiner: From the Sunday Times Bestselling Author of the Appeal Janice Hallett Serpent's Tail Crime, 2024

*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ****** THE INSTANT TIMES BESTSELLER ****** FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE APPEAL, THE TWYFORD CODE, THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE ALPERTON ANGELS AND THE CHRISTMAS APPEAL ***'A joy to read' - SUNDAY TIMES'The queen of cosy crime' - DAILY TELEGRAPH'An absolute original' - MICK HERRON Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now...The mature students of Royal Hastings University's new art course have been trouble from day one. From acclaimed artist Alyson who seems oddly overqualified, to hapless Patrick who can barely operate design software, and city boy Cameron who blusters his way through assignments. Not to mention Jem, who's a gifted young sculptor... but cross her at your peril. The year-long course is blighted by students setting fire to one another's artwork, a rumoured extra-marital affair and a disastrous road trip. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer. With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students' coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth. Your time starts now...'Hallett at her very best' - ELLY GRIFFITHS'A slice of genius' - LOUISE CANDLISH'Witty, creepy and oh-so-clever' - TOM HINDLE'Fresh and infinitely intriguing' - J.M. HALL 'Witty, devious and outrageously brilliant' - IAN MOORE

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zlib/no-category/Tina Baker/What We Did In The Storm_28226629.mobi

What We Did In The Storm Tina Baker Viper, 2023

'Haunting and atmospheric' - DAILY MAIL 'Tina Baker's best yet' - JANICE HALLETT 'Compelling and suspenseful' - LISA HALL Everyone brings their secrets to the island... On the beautiful and windswept island of Tresco, two worlds live side by side. The wealthy visitors come by helicopter to stay at their lavish time-share properties. The estate staff travel by boat, and work all hours to keep them happy, to keep the money flowing in. But while the blue skies and savage waves make the island seem a wild paradise, under the surface the inhabitants are concealing more than they dare reveal. The truths about their marriages, their love affairs, and what they do in the darkness while their neighbours are sleeping. As black clouds come rolling in and a storm hits the island, truths and rumours begin to tumble out, wreaking terrible damage. In the midst of the tempest, two women are attacked and one goes missing. The secrets of this fragile community can no longer be hidden if it hopes to survive. The islanders must finally reveal what they did in the storm, no matter the cost. From the #1 bestselling author of Call Me Mummy comes a dark and luscious thriller, perfect for readers of Harriet Tyce, Amanda Jennings and Louise Candlish. 'An irresistible read' - LESLEY KARA 'Clever and complex' - HELEN FIELDS

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zlib/no-category/Joanna Wallace/The Dead Friend Project_29224852.azw3

The Dead Friend Project Joanna Wallace Profile Books Ltd, PS, 2024

'A fresh new voice in crime fiction' - JANICE HALLETT'Funny, sad, witty and very engaging' - EMMA CURTIS'Darkly funny and deftly plotted' - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS Everyone needs a hobby... Things haven't been going well for Beth. Her husband has left her for one of her friends. Her fellow school mums judge her for swearing too much and not shifting the baby weight. And now she's stuck in A&E after her son fell off the climbing wall on the first day of school. In fact, things haven't been going well for Beth since Charlotte died - her best friend, a favourite at the school pick-ups and the only person to ever run an interesting PTA meeting. But after being hit by a car while on an ill-timed evening jog, Charlotte is no longer there to help Beth pick up the pieces of her increasingly difficult life. That is, until Beth discovers that Charlotte left her toddler alone in the house during that fatal run. The Charlotte she knew would never do something so irresponsible, and suddenly Beth is questioning whether Charlotte's death was really an accident. With a newfound purpose and a glass of wine in hand, it's time for Beth to uncover what really happened to her best friend. And what better place to start than the circle of chatty school mums, who can't be as perfect as they pretend. But which of them is hiding something? Beth's determined to find out. Once she's put the kids to bed, of course... 'Riotously funny and searingly observed' - KATE SIMANTS'A twisty-turny mystery that drew me in from the opening lines' - PHILIPPA EAST

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zlib/no-category/Leonora Nattrass/The Bells of Westminster_31486519.mobi

The Bells of Westminster Leonora Nattrass Profile Books Ltd, 2023

The new standalone historical thriller by the bestselling author of Blue Water, Black Drop and Scarlet Town* A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION PICK OF THE MONTH * '[An] entertaining historical mystery' - SUNDAY TIMES 'A wonderfully clever historical novelist' - DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Vivid characters and wonderful descriptions make this novel sparkle' - DAILY MAIL He looked as if he had just received some very bad news. In that he was certainly right, for he was perfectly and incontrovertibly dead... London, 1774. Susan Bell spends her days within the confines of Westminster Abbey, one of many who live in the grounds of the ancient building. Her father, the kindly Dean of Westminster, is always busy keeping the many canons and vergers in check, when not being romantically pursued by forceful widows. Life at the abbey is uneventful, even after the unwelcome arrival of Susan's cousin Lindley and his unusual scientific demonstrations. That is until the Society of Antiquaries come armed with a letter from King George III, demanding to open the tomb of Edward I. As the Society prepares to open the tomb, a ghostly figure is seen walking the abbey cloisters, wearing the crown and shroud of the dead king. Then there is further uproar when one of the Antiquaries is found viciously murdered, and the corpse of Edward I is stolen. With her father's position under threat from the scandal, Susan feels duty-bound to investigate these strange occurrences. Could one of the Society members be harbouring a murderous secret? Or is one of the abbey's own a killer? The new historical mystery from the bestselling author of Black Drop, Blue Water and Scarlet Town. Perfect for readers of Andrew Taylor, Laura Shepherd-Robinson and S.J. Parris. 'Memorable and utterly engaging' - S.G. MACLEAN 'Nattrass is a master storyteller' - JANICE HALLETT 'One of my favourite historical fiction authors' - PHILIPPA EAST(source: Bol.com)

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zlib/no-category/Annette Kehnel/The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability_29462596.azw3

The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability Annette Kehnel Profile Books Ltd, FR, 2024

A fascinating blend of history and ecological economics that uncovers the medieval precedents for modern concepts of sustainable living. In The Green Ages , historian Annette Kehnel explores sustainability initiatives from the Middle Ages, highlighting communities that operated a barter trade system on the Monte Subiaco in Italy, sustainable fishing at Lake Constance, common lands in the United Kingdom, transient grazing among Alpine shepherds in the south of France, and bridges built by crowdfunding in Avignon. Kehnel takes these medieval examples and applies their practical lessons to the modern world to prove that we can live sustainablywe’ve done it before! From the garden economy in the mythical-sounding City of Ladies to early microcredit banks, Kehnel uncovers a world at odds with our understanding of the typical medieval existence. Premodern history is full of inspiring examples and concepts ripe for rediscovery, and we urgently need them as today’s challengesfinite resources, the twilight of consumerism, and growing inequalitythreaten what we have come to think of as a modern way of living sustainably. This is a stimulating and revelatory look at a past that has the power to change our future.

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zlib/no-category/Andrew Pettegree/The Book at War: Libraries and Readers in an Age of Conflict_28549176.azw3

The Book at War: Libraries and Readers in an Age of Conflict Andrew Pettegree Profile Books Ltd, PT, 2023

A Sunday Times Best Book of 2023 'Magisterial' Kathryn Hughes, The Sunday Times (A Sunday Times Book of the Week) 'Rich, authoritative and highly readable, Andrew Pettegree's tour de force will appeal to anyone for whom, whatever the circumstances, books are an abiding, indispensable part of life.' David Kynaston Chairman Mao was a librarian. Stalin was a published poet. Evelyn Waugh served as a commando - before leaving to write Brideshead Revisited . Since the advent of modern warfare, books have all too often found themselves on the frontline. In The Book at War , acclaimed historian Andrew Pettegree traces the surprising ways in which written culture - from travel guides and scientific papers to Biggles and Anne Frank - has shaped, and been shaped, by the conflicts of the modern age. From the American Civil War to the invasion of Ukraine, books, authors and readers have gone to war - and in the process become both deadly weapons and our most persuasive arguments for peace.

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lgli/The_Revelation_of_Ireland___1995-2020_(2024)_-_Diarmaid_Ferriter.epub

The Revelation of Ireland: 1995-2020 Diarmaid Ferriter Profile Books Limited, PT, 2024

Ireland is a strikingly different country now to the one it was in the mid-1990s. Dramatic economic, social and cultural changes - from the Celtic Tiger boom to increasingly secular debate about abortion and same-sex marriage - indicated the scale of the transformation, as did the new diversity of the population.The road to peace - that saw an end to war in Northern Ireland and culminated in the first reigning British monarch's visit to the Republic in 100 years - illuminated the new Anglo-Irish dynamic. Explosive revelations about shadowy betrayals from the past unseated the traditionally powerful Catholic Church. And in the wake of the 2008 recession, Ireland recouped and rebuilt to great success, but remained plagued by health and housing failures. Economic recovery, ever closer European involvement and Anglo-Irish highs were followed by Brexit lows and fresh talk of Irish unity.There is much to open people's eyes in this revolutionary account of contemporary Ireland. As the Republic enters its second century of independence, Diarmaid Ferriter tries to make historical sense of the country post-1990s - and what lies in the darkest corners of its archives.

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One Good Deed David Jackson Profile Books Limited, FR, 2024

'King of One More Chapter' JOANNA CANNON 'Master of the unputdownable thriller' MICHAEL WOOD 'A stunning read that grips you by the throat' JANICE HALLETT NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED Elliott has never thought of himself as a hero. Until one dark night he meets Rebecca, a scared and vulnerable young woman who needs his help. There's a man harassing her, following her; would he mind pretending to be her boyfriend, just while she walks home, to put him off? And that is that - just a favour for a stranger - until there is a knock at Elliott's door. It's the man who was following Rebecca. He claims he's her ex-boyfriend, but it's clear that he's been stalking her. He's obsessed, dangerously so. He wants Rebecca, and he will do anything to have her. When Elliott eventually tries to tell him the truth, the man doesn't believe him. The only way to save himself is to get Rebecca to explain. There's just one problem: Rebecca is nowhere to be found. And now it looks like one good deed will cost Elliott everything... A must-read for fans of Adrian McKinty, Steve Cavanagh and Alex North, this is a gripping pageturner from 'the King of One More Chapter'

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zlib/no-category/Ryan Holiday/Right Thing, Right Now: Justice in an Unjust World_116862573.mobi

Right Thing, Right Now: Justice in an Unjust World Ryan Holiday Profile Books Limited, 2024

"In his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what's right - even when it isn't easy For the ancients, everything worth pursuing in life flowed from a strong sense of justice-or one's commitment to doing the right thing, no matter how difficult. In order to be courageous, wise, and self-disciplined, one must begin with justice. The influence of the modern world often tells us that acting justly is optional. Holiday argues that that's simply untrue-and the fact that so few people today have the strength to stand by their convictions explains much about why we're so unhappy. In Right Thing. Right Now., Holiday draws on fascinating stories of historical figures such as Marcus Aurelius, Florence Nightingale, Jimmy Carter, Gandhi, and Frederick Douglass, whose examples of kindness, honesty, integrity, and loyalty we can emulate as pillars of upright living. Through the lives of these role models, readers learn the transformational power of living by a moral code and, through the cautionary tales of unjust leaders, the consequences of an ill-formed conscience. The Stoics never claimed that living justly was easy, only that it was necessary. And that the alternative-sacrificing our principles for something lesser-was considered only by cowards and fools. Right Thing. Right Now. is a powerful antidote to the moral failures of our modern age, and a manual for living virtuously"--

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zlib/no-category/David Jackson/One Good Deed_29271084.epub

One Good Deed David Jackson Profile Books Limited, 2023

'King of One More Chapter' JOANNA CANNON 'Master of the unputdownable thriller' MICHAEL WOOD 'A stunning read that grips you by the throat' JANICE HALLETT NO GOOD DEED GOES UNPUNISHED Elliott has never thought of himself as a hero. Until one dark night he meets Rebecca, a scared and vulnerable young woman who needs his help. There's a man harassing her, following her; would he mind pretending to be her boyfriend, just while she walks home, to put him off? And that is that - just a favour for a stranger - until there is a knock at Elliott's door. It's the man who was following Rebecca. He claims he's her ex-boyfriend, but it's clear that he's been stalking her. He's obsessed, dangerously so. He wants Rebecca, and he will do anything to have her. When Elliott eventually tries to tell him the truth, the man doesn't believe him. The only way to save himself is to get Rebecca to explain. There's just one problem: Rebecca is nowhere to be found. And now it looks like one good deed will cost Elliott everything... A must-read for fans of Adrian McKinty, Steve Cavanagh and Alex North, this is a gripping pageturner from 'the King of One More Chapter'

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zlib/no-category/Unknown/isbn_9781781250181_123759949.pdf

isbn_9781781250181 Unknown Profile Books Ltd, 2012-01-01

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zlib/no-category/David Runciman/The History of Ideas: Equality, Justice and Revolution_29130808.epub

The History of Ideas: Equality, Justice and Revolution David Runciman Profile Books Limited, 2024

'A splendid book: economical, invigorating and surprising' The Times 'He has that gift, both as a podcaster and as a writer, to illuminate abstruse and abstract ideas with human charm' Observer In this bold new follow-up to Confronting Leviathan, David Runciman unmasks modern politics and reveals the great men and women of ideas behind it. What can Samuel Butler's ideas teach us about the oddity of how we choose to organise our societies? How did Frederick Douglass not only expose the horrors of slavery, but champion a new approach to abolishing it? Why should we tolerate snobbery, betrayal and hypocrisy, as Judith Shklar suggested? And what does Friedrich Nietzsche predict for our future? From Rousseau to Rawls, fascism to feminism and pleasure to anarchy, this is a mind-bending tour through the history of ideas which will forever change your view of politics today.

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zlib/no-category/Dan Davies/The Unaccountability Machine: Why Big Systems Make Terrible Decisions - and How The World Lost its Mind_117509864.pdf

The Unaccountability Machine: Why Big Systems Make Terrible Decisions - and How The World Lost its Mind Dan Davies Profile Books Ltd, PS, 2024

How life and the economy became a black box—a collection of systems no one understands, producing outcomes no one likes.Passengers get bumped from flights. Phone menus disconnect. Automated financial trades produce market collapse. Of all the challenges in modern life, some of the most vexing come from our relationships with automation: a large system does us wrong, and there’s nothing we can do about it.The problem, economist Dan Davies shows, is accountability sinks: systems in which decisions are delegated to a complex rule book or set of standard procedures, making it impossible to identify the source of mistakes when they happen. In our increasingly unhuman world—lives dominated by algorithms, artificial intelligence, and large organizations—these accountability sinks produce more than just aggravation. They make life and economy unknowable—a black box for no reason.

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zlib/no-category/Andrew Pettegree/The Book at War: Libraries and Readers in an Age of Conflict_28549181.epub

The Book at War: Libraries and Readers in an Age of Conflict Andrew Pettegree Profile Books Ltd, PT, 2023

A Sunday Times Best Book of 2023 'Magisterial' Kathryn Hughes, The Sunday Times (A Sunday Times Book of the Week) 'Rich, authoritative and highly readable, Andrew Pettegree's tour de force will appeal to anyone for whom, whatever the circumstances, books are an abiding, indispensable part of life.' David Kynaston Chairman Mao was a librarian. Stalin was a published poet. Evelyn Waugh served as a commando - before leaving to write Brideshead Revisited . Since the advent of modern warfare, books have all too often found themselves on the frontline. In The Book at War , acclaimed historian Andrew Pettegree traces the surprising ways in which written culture - from travel guides and scientific papers to Biggles and Anne Frank - has shaped, and been shaped, by the conflicts of the modern age. From the American Civil War to the invasion of Ukraine, books, authors and readers have gone to war - and in the process become both deadly weapons and our most persuasive arguments for peace.

英语 [en] · EPUB · 18.2MB · 2023 · 📗 未知类型的图书 · 🚀/zlib · Save

lgli/Tina Baker - What We Did in the Storm (2024, Serpent's Tail).pdf

What We Did in the Storm Tina Baker Serpent's Tail Crime, 2024

'Haunting and atmospheric' - DAILY MAIL 'Tina Baker's best yet' - JANICE HALLETT 'Compelling and suspenseful' - LISA HALL Everyone brings their secrets to the island... On the beautiful and windswept island of Tresco, two worlds live side by side. The wealthy visitors come by helicopter to stay at their lavish time-share properties. The estate staff travel by boat, and work all hours to keep them happy, to keep the money flowing in. But while the blue skies and savage waves make the island seem a wild paradise, under the surface the inhabitants are concealing more than they dare reveal. The truths about their marriages, their love affairs, and what they do in the darkness while their neighbours are sleeping. As black clouds come rolling in and a storm hits the island, truths and rumours begin to tumble out, wreaking terrible damage. In the midst of the tempest, two women are attacked and one goes missing. The secrets of this fragile community can no longer be hidden if it hopes to survive. The islanders must finally reveal what they did in the storm, no matter the cost. From the #1 bestselling author of Call Me Mummy comes a dark and luscious thriller, perfect for readers of Harriet Tyce, Amanda Jennings and Louise Candlish. 'An irresistible read' - LESLEY KARA 'Clever and complex' - HELEN FIELDS

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zlib/no-category/Francis Fukuyama/Liberalism and Its Discontents_120054930.epub

Liberalism and Its Discontents Francis Fukuyama Profile Books Ltd, London, 2022

A TIMES BEST PHILOSOPHY & IDEAS BOOK OF 2022A defence of liberalism by the renowned political philosopher'We need more thinkers as wise as Fukuyama digging their fingers into the soil of our predicament' The New York Times'A brilliantly acute summary of the way some aspects of liberal thought have consumed themselves' Guardian' One of the West's most interesting public intellectuals' Times'Hard to think of a better case for liberal centrism' FTLiberalism - the comparatively mild-mannered sibling to the more ardent camps of nationalism and socialism - has never been so divisive as today. From Putin's populism, the Trump administration and autocratic rulers in democracies the world over, it has both thrived and failed under identity politics, authoritarianism, social media and a weakened free press the world over.Since its inception following the post-Reformation wars, liberalism has come under attack from conservatives and progressives alike, and today is dismissed by many as an 'obsolete doctrine'. In this brilliant and concise exposition, Francis Fukuyama sets out the cases for and against its classical premises: observing the rule of law, independence of judges, means over ends, and most of all, tolerance.Pithy, to the point, and ever pertinent, this is political dissection at its very best.ISBN : 9781782839705

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Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age ELEANOR BARRACLOUGH Profile Books Limited, PS, 2024

Imagine a Viking, and a certain image springs to mind: a nameless, faceless warrior, leaping ashore from a longboat, and ready to terrorise the hapless local population of a northern European country.Yet while such characters define the Viking Age today, they were in the minority. This is the history of all the other people - children, enslaved people, seers, artisans, travellers, writers - who inhabited the medieval Nordic world. Encompassing not just Norway, Denmark and Sweden, but also Iceland, Greenland, parts of the British Isles, Continental Europe and Russia, this is a history of a Viking Age filled with real people of different ages, genders and ethnicities, as told through the traces that they left behind, from hairstyles to place names, love-notes to gravestones.For the first time, you can immerse yourself in the day-to-day lives of extraordinary culture which spanned centuries and spread from the edge of the North American continent to the Russian steppes, from the Arctic wastelands to the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Caliphate.

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The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability Annette Kehnel Profile Books Ltd, FR, 2024

A fascinating blend of history and ecological economics that uncovers the medieval precedents for modern concepts of sustainable living. In The Green Ages , historian Annette Kehnel explores sustainability initiatives from the Middle Ages, highlighting communities that operated a barter trade system on the Monte Subiaco in Italy, sustainable fishing at Lake Constance, common lands in the United Kingdom, transient grazing among Alpine shepherds in the south of France, and bridges built by crowdfunding in Avignon. Kehnel takes these medieval examples and applies their practical lessons to the modern world to prove that we can live sustainablywe’ve done it before! From the garden economy in the mythical-sounding City of Ladies to early microcredit banks, Kehnel uncovers a world at odds with our understanding of the typical medieval existence. Premodern history is full of inspiring examples and concepts ripe for rediscovery, and we urgently need them as today’s challengesfinite resources, the twilight of consumerism, and growing inequalitythreaten what we have come to think of as a modern way of living sustainably. This is a stimulating and revelatory look at a past that has the power to change our future.

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Tracks on the Ocean: A History of Trailblazing, Maps and Maritime Travel Sara Caputo Profile Books Limited, PT, 2024

'Ingenious. Caputo picks out a fascinating path and leads readers along it with the confidence of a practised pilot' Felipe Fernández-Armesto, author of 1492'Accessible and entertaining, as well as deeply erudite and constantly mind-expanding' Philip Ball, author of How Life WorksFrom their first appearance on Renaissance maps, linear tracks representing maritime voyages have shaped the way we see the world. But why do we depict journeys as lines, and what is their deeper meaning? Ferdinand Magellan's route to the Pacific embodied the promise of adventure and colonisation, while the scientific charts of the Royal Navy inspired others to plan conquests, navigate treacherous waters and establish settlements across the oceans.In Tracks on the Ocean, prize-winning historian Sara Caputo charts a hidden history of the modern world through the tracks left on maps and the sea. Taking us from ancient Greek itineraries to...

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In the Long Run: The Future as a Political Idea Jonathan White Profile Books Limited, 2024

'Exhilarating' Financial Times 'Highly perceptive, engaging and somewhat startling' Literary Review 'A profound meditation on how and why democracy must keep its faith in the future and the future must keep its faith in democracy' David Runciman Democracy is future-oriented and self-correcting: today's problems can be solved, we are told, in tomorrow's elections. But the biggest issues facing the modern world - from climate collapse and pandemics to recession and world war - each apparently bring us to the edge of the irreversible. What happens to democracy when the future seems no longer open? In this eye-opening history of ideas, Jonathan White investigates how politics has long been directed by shifting visions of the future, from the birth of ideologies in the nineteenth century to Cold War secrecy and the excesses of the neoliberal age. As an inescapable sense of disaster defines our politics, White argues that a political commitment to the long-term may be the best way to safeguard democracy. Wide in scope and sharply observed, In the Long Ru n is a history of the future that urges us to make tomorrow new again.

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Make Me Clean: Tina Baker Viper, London, 2023

'Insightful, moving, dramatic and darkly funny' - DAILY MAIL'Brings a whole new meaning to domestic noir' - THE TIMES'Funny, grim and very touching' - HARRIET TYCEShe will leave your surfaces sparkling. But she may well leave you dead... Maria is a good woman and a good cleaner. She cleans for Elsie, the funny old bird who's losing her marbles, with the terrible husband. She cleans for Brian, the sweet man with the terrible boss. She cleans for the mysterious Mr Balogan, with the terrible neighbours. If you're thinking of hiring her, you should probably know that Maria might have killed the terrible husband, the terrible boss and the terrible neighbours. She may also have murdered the man she loved. She didn't set out to kill anyone, of course, but her clients have hired her to clean up their lives, and she takes her job seriously - not to mention how much happier they all are now. The trouble is, murder can't be washed out. You can only sweep it under the carpet, and pray no one looks too closely... Darkly funny and completely gripping from the first page to the last, Make Me Clean is one thriller you won't be able to scrub from your mind. Perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce, Fiona Cummins and My Sister the Serial Killer.'Make Me Clean is Tina Baker's best yet' - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS'Quirky, dark and delicious' - CAROLINE ENGLAND

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Make Me Clean Tina Baker Serpent's Tail Crime, London, 2023

'Moving, dramatic and darkly humorous' - DAILY MAIL 'Brings a whole new meaning to domestic noir' - THE TIMES 'Funny, grim and very touching' - HARRIET TYCE She will leave your surfaces sparkling. But she may well leave you dead... Maria is a good woman and a good cleaner. She cleans for Elsie, the funny old bird who's losing her marbles, with the terrible husband. She cleans for Brian, the sweet man with the terrible boss. She cleans for the mysterious Mr Balogan with the terrible neighbours. But if you're thinking of hiring her, you should probably know that Maria might have killed the terrible husband, the terrible boss and the terrible neighbours. She may also have murdered the man she loved. She didn't set out to kill anyone, of course, but her clients have hired her to clean up their lives, and she takes her job seriously - not to mention how much happier they all are now. The trouble is, murder can't be washed out. You can only sweep it under the carpet and pray no one looks too closely... Darkly funny and completely gripping from the first page to the last, Make Me Clean is one thriller you won't be able to scrub from your mind. Perfect for fans of Harriet Tyce, Fiona Cummins and My Sister the Serial Killer .

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Jackdaw Tade Thompson Profile Books Ltd, London, 2022

'A wild, darkly comic nightmare set on the borderlines of creativity, imagination and madness.' Guardian 'Thompson's prose, contaminated by Bacon's unflinching view of the human animal, makes for vital, unsettling reading ' - Will Maclean, author of The Apparition Phase In this shocking, and at times darkly comic, novel, a psychiatrist hired to write a short piece on Francis Bacon becomes obsessed with the artist, his life, and the characters who surrounded him. As he becomes consumed with the need to understand Bacon, and to create his own art, his grip on reality becomes increasingly tenuous, and he is haunted by disturbing figures. This short, bold piece of fiction, explores how the passion needed to create art can also destroy the artist.

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isbn_9781781257586 Unknown Profile Books Ltd, 1800

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isbn_9781781251126 Unknown Profile Books Ltd, 1800

A great book for anyone wanting to start a business with a focus on customers. Vernon W. Hill II founded Commerce Bank in 1973, and then sold it to TD Bank. In 2010 he co-founded Metro Bank in the UK. As of 2017, he now has Republic Banks in the United States. A business book focused on branding, differentiation, corporate culture, and organic growth branding, corporate culture, and organic business growth.

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Russia : myths and realities Rodric Braithwaite Profile Books Ltd, London, 2022

'Wise and thorough' Spectator 'Brisk and readable ... very valuable' Financial Times 'He is an engaging guide ... and writes with the same flair demonstrated in his previous bestseller Afgantsy ' Sunday Telegraph 'A scholarly yet highly readable gallop through the last 1000 years of Russian history ... To understand this tormented nation, you can do no better than read this illuminating portrait' Jonathan Dimbleby With its attack on Ukraine, Russia's future seems almost as uncertain as its past. The largest country in the world - with the largest arsenal of nuclear weapons - has been known over the past thousand years as Rus, Muscovy, the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Thirty years ago it was reinvented as the Russian Federation. Russia is not an enigma but its past is violent, tragic, sometimes glorious, and certainly complicated. Like the rest of us, the Russians constantly rewrite their history. They too omit episodes of national disgrace in favour of patriotic anecdotes, sometimes more rooted in myth than reality. Expert and former ambassador Rodric Braithwaite unpicks fact from fiction to discover what lies at the root of the Russian story, more relevant to the rest of the world now than ever before.

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Medieval bodies : life, death and art in the middle ages Jack Hartnell Profile Books in association with Wellcome Collection, The Wellcome series in the history of medicine, London, 2018

A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A triumph' Guardian 'Glorious ... makes the past at once familiar, exotic and thrilling.' Dominic Sandbrook 'A brilliant book' Mail on Sunday Just like us, medieval men and women worried about growing old, got blisters and indigestion, fell in love and had children. And yet their lives were full of miraculous and richly metaphorical experiences radically different to our own, unfolding in a world where deadly wounds might be healed overnight by divine intervention, or the heart of a king, plucked from his corpse, could be held aloft as a powerful symbol of political rule. In this richly-illustrated and unusual history, Jack Hartnell uncovers the fascinating ways in which people thought about, explored and experienced their physical selves in the Middle Ages, from Constantinople to Cairo and Canterbury. Unfolding like a medieval pageant, and filled with saints, soldiers, caliphs, queens, monks and monstrous beasts, it throws light on the medieval body from head to toe - revealing the surprisingly sophisticated medical knowledge of the time in the process. Bringing together medicine, art, music, politics, philosophy and social history, there is no better guide to what life was really like for the men and women who lived and died in the Middle Ages. Medieval Bodies is published in association with Wellcome Collection.

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Mona Pola Oloixarac Profile Books Ltd, Place of publication not identified, 2022

'devil-may-care Daring And Biting Humour . . . Think Rachel Cusk's Autofiction On Skunk And Oxycontin And You're In The Right Ballpark' The Times 'in A Literary Culture Swamped By Clenched, Worthy Fiction And The Writer As Activist, Her Satirist's Misanthropy And Taste For Provocation Are A Tonic' Observer 'enjoyably Mischievous And Daring' Financial Times 'ruthless, Very Funny' New York Times 'a Wicked Satire Of The Literary Elite And An Exploration Of Art And Violence' New Yorker Mona Is A Peruvian Writer Based On A Californian Campus, Open-eyed And Sardonic, A Connoisseur Of Marijuana And Prescription Pills. In The Humanities She Has Discovered She Is Something Of An Anthropological Curiosity - A Female Writer Of Colour Treasured For The Flourish Of Rarefied Diversity That Reflects So Well Upon Her Department. When She Is Nominated For 'the Most Important Literary Award In Europe', Mona Sees A Chance To Escape Her Sunlit Substance Abuse And Erotic Distraction, And Leaves For A Small Village In Sweden. Now She Is Stuck In The Company Of Her Competitors, Who Arrive From Japan, France, Armenia, Iran And Colombia. The Writers Do What Writers Do: Exchange Flattery, Nurse Envy And Private Resentments, Stab Rivals In The Back And Go To Bed Together. But All The While, Mona Keeps Stumbling Across Traces Of Violence On Her Body, The Origins Of Which She Can't - Or Won't - Remember.

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The Natashas Moskovich, Yelena Serpent's Tail Limited, Place of publication not identified, 2019

Somewhere in Paris there is a windowless room filled with trafficked Eastern European women who are all named Natasha. They bicker and tease each other about their misfortunes, as the Head Natasha prepares them for the arrival of 'the woolen man.' Beatrice, a depressed young jazz singer from a genteel Parisian suburb, wakes up with an itch in her throat, and coughs up a name she's never heard before - Polina. That day she meets a woman of the same name who buys her a long black-lace dress, visits her at night, and whispers in her ear, 'There are people who leave their bodies and their bodies go on living without them. These people are named Natasha.' In the same city, Cesar, a lonely Mexican actor working in a multi-lingual call-centre, receives the opportunity of a lifetime, to be on a famous French TV crime series. His role: a Latino serial killer. But nightmares from the past taunt his present, and as he prepares for the audition, he starts falling in love with the psychopath he is to play. These people share a city, but each of them is trapped in their own private world of humiliation and anxiety. And yet, as their paths overlap, the possibility that they might find some kind of freedom begins to emerge --

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Paradise Block Alice Ash Serpent's Tail Limited, Paperback edition, London, 2022

"In Paradise Block, mould grows as thick as fur along the walls, alarms ring out at unexpected hours and none of the neighbours are quite what they seem. A little girl boils endless eggs in her family's burnt-out flat, an isolated old woman entices a new friend with gifts of cutlery and cufflinks, and a young bride grows frustrated with her unappreciative husband, the caretaker of creaking, dilapidated Paradise Block.With a haunting sense of place and a keen eye for the absurd, these thirteen surreal stories lure us into a topsy-turvy world where fleatraps are more important than babies and sales calls for luxury coffins provide a welcome distraction. Lonely residents live in close proximity while longing for connection."--Publisher.

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zlib/no-category/Robert Greene/The Concise Laws of Human Nature_119483990.epub

The Concise Laws of Human Nature Robert Greene Profile Books Ltd, Concise edition, London, 2020

The concise edition of the 2019 WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BOOK AWARD From the million-copy bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Concise Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defence.

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lgli/Catriona Ward - Looking Glass Sound: From the Bestselling and Award Winning Author of the Last House on Needless Street (2023, Serpent'S Tail).epub

Looking Glass Sound: From the Bestselling and Award Winning Author of the Last House on Needless Street Catriona Ward Serpent's Tail Crime, 2023

'Genuinely unsettling' - THE TIMES'A beautifully sinister tale of perception and identity' - JOANNE HARRISWriters are monsters. We eat everything we see...In a windswept cottage overlooking the sea, Wilder Harlow begins the last book he will ever write. It is the story of his childhood companions and the shadowy figure of the Daggerman, who stalked the New England town where they spent their summers. Of a horror that has followed Wilder through the decades. And of Sky, Wilder's one-time friend, who stole his unfinished memoir and turned it into a lurid bestselling novel, The Sound and the Dagger. This book will be Wilder's revenge on Sky, who betrayed his trust and died without ever telling him why. But as he writes, Wilder begins to find notes written in Sky's signature green ink, and events in his manuscript start to chime eerily with the present. Is Sky haunting him? And who is the dark-haired woman drowning in the cove, whom no one else can see?No longer able to trust his own eyes, Wilder feels his grip on reality slipping. And he begins to fear that this will not only be his last book, but the last thing he ever does. Discover the new dark thriller from the bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street'Enthralling and heartbreaking' - M.R. CAREY'So beautiful, so dark and so vivid' - JENNIFER SAINT

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Free for All: Why the NHS Is Worth Saving Gavin Francis Welcome Books, 2024

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zlib/Self-Help, Relationships & Lifestyle/Health - Diseases & Disorders/Nahid de Belgeonne/Soothe: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma_30755133.epub

Soothe: Restoring Your Nervous System from Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, and Trauma Nahid de Belgeonne Penguin Life | Penguin Publishing Group, 2024

In the age of anxiety, self-soothing and nervous system regulation helps usIs it a struggle to relax, even while on vacation? Do you feel irritable constantly, like the slightest inconvenience might set you off? Do you have shallow breaths, trouble sleeping, and aches that won't go away? If the answer to any or all of these questions is yes, your nervous system might be dysregulated. Soothe shows how to bring it back into balance—and experience a calmer, more resilient way to be.Breaking down the fascinating workings of our nervous system and the brain-to-body connection, where emotions are stored, somatic practicioner Nahid de Belgeonne teaches you how to physically release stress by tapping into your senses, breath, and movement. Along the way, she introduces sustainable micro-practices and daily exercises for self-soothing, including how to: • Rewire your brain with micro-movements• Alter your emotions by...

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The Concise Laws of Human Nature Robert Greene Profile Books Ltd, Concise edition, London, 2020

The concise edition of the 2019 WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BOOK AWARD From the million-copy bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Concise Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defence.ISBN : 9781782834939

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The Para Method Tiago Forte Profile Books Limited, S.l, 2023

All you need to simplify, organise and revolutionise your digital lifeThis accessible guide expands upon the “well-written, cogent, and useful” (David Allen, author of Getting Things Done ) bestselling Building a Second Brain with actionable advice on how to improve your digital life in just a few minutes.Living a modern life requires juggling a ton of information. But we were never taught how to manage this information effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it. In The PARA Method , Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive four-step system that will help us sort all the information flooding our brains into four major categories—Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives—allowing us to manage our commitments while achieving our goals and dreams.- P rojects are specific, short-term efforts that you are actively working on with a certain goal in mind, such as completing a website or renovating your bathroom.- A reas are the larger, ongoing areas of responsibility (health, finances, etc.) that encompass those specific projects.- R esources include content on a range of topics you’re interested in or that could be useful for your projects and areas.- A rchives include anything from the previous three categories that is now inactive, but you want to save for future reference.

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No Small Thing Orlaine McDonald Profile Books Ltd, PS, 2024

Three women. For a year they live in the flat below Earl's on Blossom View Estate. Then there are two. The Runner Livia's been running for long enough to think her past might never catch up with her. But now she's been forced to stop, catch her breath and face the daughter she left behind. The Firecracker Mickey is angry about a lot of having a mother who left and a father who didn't fight hard enough to make her stay. And with no other place to go, she's forced to need the very person who abandoned her. The Child Summer has a new grandmother, but she is strange and now her mum is either angry, sad or out looking for men to distract her. Summer hates school but is good at making with the boy from around the corner, with Earl from upstairs in his flat filled with plants, and with the nice friend of her mum's who starts to pick her up from school. Spanning a year, this is a novel of hope, desire and loss which explores the damage we do to the people we claim to love the most. Told with music and grace, No Small Thing reveals tender truths about motherhood, the intersection of class and race, and the history we inherit.

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The moon : a past and future history Oliver Morton Profile Books Ltd, London, 2019

A Sunday Times must read book of 2019 'An out-of-this-world read ... brilliant and compelling. Morton is a high-octane British science journalist, and every chapter is littered with material that strikes, amazes or haunts ... this is a book filled not just with a lifetime's knowledge of its subject but with a lifetime's suppressed excitement.' James McConnachie, Sunday Times Every generation has looked up from the Earth and wondered at the beauty of the Moon. 50 years ago, a few Americans became the first to do the reverse - with the whole world watching through their eyes. In this short but wide-ranging book, Oliver Morton explores the history and future of humankind's relationship with the Moon. A counterpoint in the sky, it has shaped our understanding of the Earth from Galileo to Apollo. Its gentle light has spoken of love and loneliness; its battered surface of death and the cosmic. For some, it is a future on which humankind has turned its back. For others, an adventure yet to begin. Advanced technologies, new ambitions and old dreams mean that men, women and robots now seem certain to return to the Moon. What will they learn there about the universe, the Earth-and themselves? And, this time, will they stay?

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Looking Glass Sound: From the Bestselling and Award Winning Author of the Last House on Needless Street Catriona Ward Serpent's Tail Crime, 2023

'Genuinely unsettling' - THE TIMES'A beautifully sinister tale of perception and identity' - JOANNE HARRISWriters are monsters. We eat everything we see...In a windswept cottage overlooking the sea, Wilder Harlow begins the last book he will ever write. It is the story of his childhood companions and the shadowy figure of the Daggerman, who stalked the New England town where they spent their summers. Of a horror that has followed Wilder through the decades. And of Sky, Wilder's one-time friend, who stole his unfinished memoir and turned it into a lurid bestselling novel, The Sound and the Dagger. This book will be Wilder's revenge on Sky, who betrayed his trust and died without ever telling him why. But as he writes, Wilder begins to find notes written in Sky's signature green ink, and events in his manuscript start to chime eerily with the present. Is Sky haunting him? And who is the dark-haired woman drowning in the cove, whom no one else can see?No longer able to trust his own eyes, Wilder feels his grip on reality slipping. And he begins to fear that this will not only be his last book, but the last thing he ever does. Discover the new dark thriller from the bestselling author of The Last House on Needless Street'Enthralling and heartbreaking' - M.R. CAREY'So beautiful, so dark and so vivid' - JENNIFER SAINT

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The Green Ages : Medieval Innovations in Sustainability Annette Kehnel Profile Books Limited, FR, 2024

WINNER OF THE 2021 NDR BOOK PRIZE IN GERMANY 'A must-read' Lyndal Roper, Regius Professor of History at Oriel College, Oxford Fishing quotas on Lake Constance. Common lands in the UK. The medieval answer to Depop in the middle of Frankfurt. These are all just some of the sustainability initiatives from the Middle Ages that Annette Kehnel illuminates in her astounding new book, The Green Ages . From the mythical-sounding City of Ladies and their garden economy to early microcredit banks and rent-a-cow schemes, Kehnel uncovers a world at odds with what we might think of as the typical medieval existence. Pre-modern history is full of inspiring examples and concepts that open up new horizons. And we urgently need them as today's challenges - finite resources, the twilight of consumerism, growing inequality - threaten what we have come to think of as a modern way of living sustainably. This is a revelatory look at the past that has the power to...

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Nasty Little Cuts from the author of #1 ebook bestseller Call Me Mummy Tina Baker Viper, London, 2022

*** FROM THE #1 EBOOK BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CALL ME MUMMY ***'Gripped my throat and didn't let go until the final sentence' - CAROLINE ENGLAND'A slow-burn thriller, both horrifying and touching. Compelling' - CATHERINE COOPER'A heart-stopping rollercoaster of a read' - J.M. HEWITTWHEN YOUR MARRIAGE IS THIS BROKEN, YOU MAY NOT MAKE IT OUT ALIVE.A nightmare jolts Debs awake. She leaves the kids tucked up in their beds and goes downstairs. There's a man in her kitchen, holding a knife. But it's not an intruder. This is her husband Marc, the father of her children. A man she no longer recognises.Once their differences were what drew them together, what turned them on. Him, the ex-army officer from a good family. Her, the fitness instructor who grew up over a pub. But now these differences grate to the point of drawing blood. Marc screams in his sleep. And Debs hardly knows the person she's become, or why she lets him hurt her.Neither of them is completely innocent. Neither is totally guilty. Marc is taller, stronger, and more vicious, haunted by a war he can't forget. But he has no idea what Debs is capable of when her children's lives are at stake...A completely addictive story of a relationship built on passion, poisoned by secrets and violence. Perfect for readers of Blood Orange and Big Little Lies.

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Happiness : a mystery - and 66 attempts to solve it Sophie Hannah HarperCollins / Hodder & Stoughton, London,England, 2020

'A pleasure ... funny and immensely readable' Guardian Happiness is one of life's greatest mysteries. But what even is happiness? Why does it mean so many different things to different people? And how can we actually be happier? Drawing on decades of experience in crime writing, self-help and intensely curious observation of other people, Sophie Hannah sets out to solve the mystery. She lines up her cast of suspects and expert witnesses from ancient philosophers to modern self-help gurus, scientists to ordinary people from all walks of life. Leaving no stone unturned, she scrutinises the clues, evidence, and even the red herrings that unexpectedly lead to happiness. And she uncovers answers - from the secrets of a fulfilling relationship to the joys of boredom, or of the bliss of a cancelled meeting. Weaving in much-loved poems and hilarious observations from Sophie's own life, this is the ultimate guide to happiness - and the clues that can lead us there.

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Freeze Kate Simants Profile Books Limited, London, 2023

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MURDER IN THE FALLING SNOW : ten classic crime stories Cecily Gayford PROFILE BOOKS LTD, Vintage Murders, Place of publication not identified, 2022

ONE OF THE TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 'Perfect for a quick fix of golden-age crime.. well worth reading by candlelight before turning in on Christmas Eve.. .' - JANICE HALLETT, THE SUNDAY TIMES It's only the afternoon, but dusk is already falling and a log fire burning in the grate. Outside, frost coats the tree branches and snow sparkles on the ground. And somewhere in the darkness, a murderer is making plans ... Here are ten classic crime stories for the winter months, from the greatest minds of the mystery genre. So bundle up, grab a glass of mulled wine, and get ready to be puzzled, astonished and entertained by these festive stories of murder and mayhem.

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