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***The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller*** The heartwarming, inspiring final chapter in the life of Max the Miracle dogA dog can be more than just a best friend. Sometimes they can be our hero. Shortly after a traumatic car accident, Kerry Irving met Max, a Springer Spaniel who completely changed his life. But Max didnt stop there. For over ten years, he was a source of inspiration to countless others around the world, with hundreds of thousands of pounds being raised in his name. His was truly a life well lived. Forever Max sees Kerry and his trusted companion take on their final adventures around the Lake District, from providing joy to those stuck inside through lockdown to adjusting to Maxs twilight years helped along every step of the way by fellow spaniels Paddy and Harry. Following on from the bestseller Max the Miracle Dog, this touching tribute celebrates a much-loved, much-missed dog and his incredible legacy.

Desde todos os confíns da terra e dos tempos se sabe onde residen a beleza e a verdade, aínda que todo se cale e todo se tema porque a paixón se controla furiosamente baixo o disfrace do decoro, baixo a presion da conveniencia, baixo as sete chaves do inferno da mentira e do desamor. Por iso onde escribamos lugar entenderan patria e onde digamos desexo entenderan provocacion: todo se distorsiona nos ollos que miran pero non ven e nas palabras que xulgan pero non crean.

A New York Times BestsellerThe international best-selling author explores the revolutions, past and present, that define the chaotic, polarized and unstable age in which we live.Fareed Zakaria first warned of the threat of illiberal democracy two decades ago. Now comes Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present. A decade in the making, the book is based on deep research and conversations with world leaders from Emmanuel Macron to Lee Kuan Yew. In it Zakaria sets our era of populist chaos into the sweep of history.Age of Revolutions tells the story of progress and backlash, of the rise of classical liberalism and of the many periods of rage and counter-revolution that followed seismic change. It begins with the upstart Dutch Republic, the first modern republic and techno-superpower where refugees and rebels flocked for individual liberty. That haven for liberalism was almost snuffed out by force until Dutch ideas leapt across the English Channel in the so-called Glorious Revolution. Not all revolutions were so glorious, however. The French Revolution shows us the dangers of radical change that is imposed top-down. Lasting change comes bottom-up, like the Industrial Revolution in Britain and the United States, which fueled the rise of the worlds modern superpowers and gave birth to the political divides we know today. Even as Britain and America boomed, technology unsettled society and caused backlash from machine-smashing Luddites and others who felt threatened by this new world.In the second half of the book, Zakaria details the revolutions that have convulsed our times: globalization in overdrive, digital transformation, the rise of identity politics, and the return of great power politics with a vengeful Russia and an ascendant China. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jingping see a world upended by liberalism and want to turn back the clock on democracy, womens rights, and open societies. Even more dangerous than aggression abroad is democratic decay at home. This populist and cultural backlash that has infected the West threatens the very foundations of the world that the Enlightenment built and that we all take too easily for granted.The book warns us that liberalisms great strength has been freeing people from arbitrary constraintsbut its great weakness has been leaving individuals isolated, to figure out for themselves what makes for a good life. This void the hole in the heart can all too easily be filled by tribalism, populism, and identity politics. Todays revolutions in technology and culture can even leave people so adrift that they turn against modernity itself.

Master of unsettling suspense Jen Williams is back with another chilling, dark read that will draw readers into a gruesome and atmospheric nightmare perfect for Spooky Season Macabre murders plague a rural town as a scam-artist psychic races to find the answers in this haunting thriller from award-winning author Jen Williams, perfect for fans of C.J. Tudor and Alex North. I was absolutely blown away I could almost feel myself shivering in the shadow of Red Rigg Fell James Oswald Nonstop plotting, richly drawn characters and a masterful touch Fantasticin every sense of the word! Jeffery Deaver The perfect combination of a twisty thriller and a classic horror tale Jen Williams is at the top of her game Alex Finlay As a child, Ashley Whitelam was haunted by ghostly figures no one else could see. Silent and watchful, these Heedful Ones followed her wherever she went. She hasnt seen them for eighteen years, not since that fateful night at Red Rigg House. But now theyre back, and theyre trying to tell her something. Children start to disappear across the Lake District and Ashley becomes involved in the investigation, eager for free publicity to promote her work as a psychic. She never expected the collaboration to bear fruit, but when she discovers the body of one of the missing children, everything changes. The police are convinced that shes involved with the killings, and the press are hounding her for answers. Desperate to clear her name, she works with true crime podcaster, Freddie Miller, to investigate. As they look deeper into the disappearances, Ashley must dig into the demons of her past, before the nightmare in the present comes for her, too. READERS LOVE THE HUNGRY DARK This was an excellent read, fast paced, frightening and what an ending! An atmospheric story I love how the characters are developed A masterful exploration of the human psyche amidst a backdrop of horror and suspense

Cocktails! Drink them, mix them, and enjoy them. Cheers hun!Whether you love a glass of Prosecco or prefer a classic Punch, The Little Book of Pink Cocktails can help you transform your favourite cocktail into something even more fabulous.From the classy blush of the Pink Lady to the sassy flush of the Cosmopolitan, the peach-pink perfection of the Bellini to the flashy-trashy confection of the Valentine Martini, this wonderfully pink book is the perfect guide to cocktails for every occasion.Contents include: Fizzes, Highballs & Collinses Spirit Forwards Sours Sharers & Punches Champagne & ProseccoOther books in this series include The Little Book of Gin Cocktails and The Little Book of Prosecco and Sparkling Cocktails.

One of the governments former behavioural scientists reveals how you can do what you want, whilst everybody tries to influence you into doing what they want. Influence makes you think what you think and do as you do. You use it to change the thoughts and behaviours of others just as others use it change yours. We have been perfecting our influence for millions of years, but in the last 20 years digital technologies have revolutionised how influence works. We are now connected to old school friends and niche interest groups but unwittingly also to organised criminals, terrorists and hostile states who infiltrate our societies. The course of history is being shaped: elections have been hijacked, lies spread about pandemics and the rapidly heating climate, and information has become as important as bullets and bombs to winning wars. More than ever, influence has become the crucial currency for commercial and political gain: If you dont understand it, you will likely become its victim. Written by a former government behavioural scientist working at the cutting edge of this field, Influence is a groundbreaking guide to the chaotic and murky world we live in. Through examining five key factors we are taken on a tour from the past to our real-world present, to build a picture of the major role influence plays in everyday life. Influence provides a simple personal plan illustrating how you can use influence to achieve your goals whether gaining that promotion, getting your friends to a music festival, or your children to eat their greens. But by understanding the nature of influence, you will also see how it is changing in the information age, enabling dangerous adversaries to gain power, leaving our societies in peril. Most importantly, by using the tools of influence you will be empowered to play your part in protecting us it will be down to you and everyone you know. Influence is a fascinating guide to how you can help by understanding it, using it and resisting it.

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUTKeyes is a powerhouseThe Sunday TimesWhat heaven . . . wish it could go on foreverNigella LawsonUnbelievable . . . so much talentChris Evans---Anna has just lost her taste for the Big AppleShe has a life to envy. An apartment in New York. A well-meaning (too well-meaning?) partner. And a high-flying job in beauty PR. Who wouldnt want all that?Anna, it turns out.Trading a minor midlife crisis for a major life event, she switches the skyscrapers of Manhattan for the tiny Irish town of Maumtully (population 1,217), helping old friends Brigit and Colm set up a luxury coastal retreat.Tougher than it sounds. Newflash: the locals hate the idea. So much so, there have been threats and violence.Anna, however, worked in the beauty industry. Theres no ugliness she hasnt seen. No wrinkle she cant smooth over.Theres just one fly in the ointment old flame Joey Armstrong.Hes going to be her wingman.Never mind their chequered history. Never mind what might have been.Because no matter how far you go, your mistakes will still be waiting for you . . .---Much to love . . . eye-wateringly comical Observer Warmhearted and deftly plotted page-turner. A celebration of kindness: that of family and friendsSunday TelegraphYou are all in for a treat. My Favourite Mistake is byturns hilarious and heart-breaking, with a very satisfying mystery at the heart of it too Elly GriffithsExplodes with joyful humanity on every page Sara PascoeA great, big mystery romance that will make you laugh on every page. A marvel Catherine NewmanWe love Marian for her humour, relatable style and wisdom - all of which are present here. A big-hearted read full of big feelingsWoman & HomeFuriously funny and stealthily profound. Theres so much depth, but reading it made me feel happier and lighter than I have in ages its sexy, smart, wise, touching and fun Daisy BuchananA great read from this much-loved authorPrimaPraise for Marian KeyesDelightfully funnyDaily TelegraphFunny, tender, completely absorbing! Graham NortonAn entertaining, growingly poignant contemporary taleSunday TimesFunny, heartbreaking, achingly realJane FallonBeautifully written, funny, heartbreaking and always wise - a proper treatDaily MailReaders are loving My Favourite Mistake This book is hilarious, relatable, sexy and moving by turn and I inhaled it within a day. Fabulous ***** Reader ReviewI was absolutely overjoyed to be able to read and review this book and I left abandoned housework, children and much more behind as I indulged myself with this book. I literally did not want to put it down at all ***** Reader ReviewOMG its good to have these lovely characters back! ***** Reader ReviewThe mostmagical of storytellers has done it again, the world would be a far sadder place without Marian Keyes ***** Reader Reviewit was engaging, fun...

Vendredi 13 novembre 2015, il fait exceptionnellement doux à Paris – on rêve alors à cette soirée qui pourrait avoir des airs de fête. Deux amoureuses savourent l’impatience de se retrouver ; des jum

Vendredi 13 novembre 2015, il fait exceptionnellement doux à Paris – on rêve alors à cette soirée qui pourrait avoir des airs de fête. Deux amoureuses savourent l’impatience de se retrouver ; des jum

On 7 April 1986, Annie Ernauxs mother, after years of suffering from Alzheimers disease, died in a retirement home in the suburbs of Paris. Shocked by this loss which, despite her mothers condition, she had refused to fathom, Ernaux embarks on a daunting journey back through time in an effort to recover the different facets of a woman whose openness to the world and appetite for reading created the conditions for the authors own social ascent. Mirroring A Mans Place, in which she narrates her fathers slow rise to material comfort, A Womans Story explores the ambiguous and unshakeable bond between mother and daughter, its fluctuation over the course of their lives, the alienating worlds that separate them and the inescapable truth that we must lose the ones we love. In this quietly powerful tribute to the last thread connecting her to the world out of which she was born, Ernaux attempts to do her mother the greatest justice she can: to portray her as the individual she was.

Prix Goncourt de la Nouvelle 2024. Qu’est-ce qui rassemble cette constellation de personnages qui vont, viennent et se répondent dans ces huit histoires de vies imparfaites ? Une manière de naviguer,

D’où viennent les spectres ? Quelle est leur vraie nature ? Qu’attendent-ils de nous ? Ces questions hantent Camille Flammarion. En cette fin du XIXe siècle, l’astronome admiré de tous se passionne p

Torna Gerard Quintana després de lèxit assolit amb Lhome que va viure dues vegades, Premi Ramon Llull 2021.La vida és allò que amaguem mentre fem veure que vivim.El director de cinema gironí Claudi C

Packed with legends, sea lore and exciting true-life tales, this is a highly giftable treasure trove of Britains top 100 lighthouses, each one illustrated by award-winning artist Roger OReilly.This is a unique celebration of 100 of the most dramatic and storied lighthouses along the coasts of Britain. Illustrated with fantastic retro art by award-winning artist Roger OReilly, this guide to the sentinels that guard Britains shores is aimed at walkers, art lovers, maritime and countryside enthusiasts, and anyone who just loves lighthouses!.From the Lizard in Cornwall to Muckle Flugga at the northern tip of the Shetlands, and out to the forbidding rock stations that lie offshore in the path of ferocious and unforgiving seas, Roger OReilly has selected the very best of Britains lighthouses with all their sea legends, folklore and tales of ghosts, shipwrecks and endurance. Including: Souter on the Sunderland coast, reputed to be haunted by Grace Darlings niece Isabella, who lived here in the late 1880s. Staff have reported spoons floating in mid-air, unexplained temperature drops, and even being clutched by unseen hands. Ardnamurchan in the far west of Scotland, so remote that its builders came down with scurvy, and fresh fruit and vegetables along with a doctor had to be shipped out to help them. Trinity Buoy Wharf who knew there was a lighthouse in the heart of London? Its now home to the Longplayer, a continuous 1,000-year long piece of music that will run until 31st December 2999. Smalls, off the Pembrokeshire coast, where in 1801 one keeper died and the other went mad, waiting almost four months for rescue while his dead colleague, fastened to the outside rail because the corpse had started to decompose, stared through the window at him accusingly. Lundy South, occupied by Barbary pirates during the 1600s, and in the 18th century the base of Thomas Benson, one time MP for Barnstaple and Devons most notorious smuggler.

Bring Your Life Into Balance with the Power of NatureBorn from a journey of overcoming addiction, this is a cookbook like no other, offering easy, plant-based recipes as a gateway to nature, community and self-discovery.Enjoy gluten-free, immune-boosting recipes like Green Vibes Soup with Foraged Nettles and Wild Orange Chocolate Ganache Tart Bring friends, family, communities and strangers together with dishes to share like Cauliflower and Kale Bake with Parsley Cashew Cheese, or Loaded Sweet Potato Wedges With All the Plant Thrills Cook as an act of self-care, with wildflowers, banging sauces and vibrant colours, like Warming Beetroot Salad with Spicy Lentils Drizzled with Peanut Sauce, or Celeriac with Macademia Ricotta and Padron Peppers Elevate your spirit with Frankies iconic tonics and potions, including Grandmas Chill The Fuck Out Chicory Potion to soothe the nervous system, and a Stay Up Till Sunrise Potion for natural highs

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA richly imagined, intricate tale of magic and intrigue DEBORAH HARKNESS, #1 bestselling author of A Discovery of WitchesRiveting Leigh Bardugos characters are so three dimensional you want to reach through the page DIANA GABALDON, #1 bestselling author of OutlanderA wonderful, transporting ride through history a deeply romantic novel KATHERINE ARDEN, bestselling author of The Bear and The Nightingale-----FATE CAN BE CHANGED.CURSES CAN BE BROKEN.In a shabby house in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil. But when her scheming mistress discovers her scullion is hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to win over the royal court.Determined to seize this chance to better her fortunes, Luzia plunges into a world of power-hungry nobility, desperate kings, holy men and seers, where the lines between magic, science and fraud blur. With the pyres of the Inquisition burning, she must use every bit of her wit and resilience to win fame and hide the truth of her ancestry even if that means enlisting the help of an embittered immortal familiar, whose own secrets could cost her everything.From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a bewitching novel, brimming with peril in a world where a womans ambition can prove deadly.-----PRAISE FOR LEIGH BARDUGOS BOOKSReading Bardugo is an immersive, sensual experience... One cant help sinking into Luzia and Santangels world and wishing never to leave THE NEW YORK TIMESA compelling, well-researched and vividly written tale of magic and desireTHE GUARDIANThe Familiar feels distinct from similar tales ? including Bardugos own ? because it explores a brutal and shameful real-life history... Bardugo brilliantly explores the wavy line between the supernatural and the divineWASHINGTON POSTA pacy read with electric proseINDEPENDENT on Six of CrowsImpossible to put downSTEPHEN KING, on Ninth House

Our twenties can be challenging. Today, so many twentysomethings are struggling, especially with anxiety and depression, and yet were not sure what to think or do about it. In The Twentysomething Treatment psychologist Dr. Meg Jay explores why and unveils a ground-breaking approach that prioritizes skills over pills. As a seasoned clinical psychologist specialising in the unique challenges of this pivotal decade, Dr. Jay dismantles the myth that twentysomethings are fragile beings and explains why medication is sometimes, but not always, the best medicine. Within the transformative pages of this book, Dr. Jay provides practical solutions for a range of problems as she expertly guides readers through finding purpose and embracing uncertainty without unravelling. She offers actionable advice on navigating the intricacies of work, love, sex, friendship, confidence, health and happiness. The Twentysomething Treatment is not just a book; its a lifeline for a generation grappling with a mental health crisis. It is a roadmap that guides us towards stronger mental health throughout our twenties and beyond.

"Elsie Silvers writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD Small-town, big characters, four addictive love stories . . . meet the single dads of Rose Hills recreational bowling team. Perfect for fans of steamy romance, Lucy Score, and Elsies smash hit Chestnut Springs series.____Shes been driving him wild for years . . . the good kind of wild.The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friends little sister and knowing you cant have her.Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the Worlds Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims hes her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friends sister, Rosie Belmont.After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arms length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplayfriction that soon turns to blistering heat.Ford knows damn well he shouldnt cross this line. But shouldnt and cant are two very different things.And the only thing he truly cant do is resist her.Readers cant get enough of Wild Love . . .Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did! Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances The banter. The tension. The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development. Wow I was hooked from the first chapter *Wild Love was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of April 2024. Wild Eyes was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of September 2024.

From humble origins, the eminent Russian scientist Nicholas Borodin forged a career in microbiology in the era of Stalin. Pragmatic and dedicated to his work, he accepted the Soviet regime, even working on several occasions with the Secret Police. But in 1948, while on a state-sponsored trip to the UK to report on the bulk manufacture of antibiotics, he could no longer ignore his rising consciousness of the suppression of independent thought in his country. It was then that he committed high treason by writing to the Soviet ambassador to renounce his citizenship.One Man in his Time is the story of a man trying to live an ordinary life in extraordinary times. Rich in incident and astonishing details, it charts Borodins childhood during the revolution and famine through to his scientific career amidst the suspicion and violence of the purges. Unsparing and frank in its depiction of the authors collaboration with Soviet authorities, it offers unparalleled insight into the daily reality of life under totalitarian rule.

A compelling and original novel JESSICA CORNWELLYoull love sinking into the skin of each character, chapter by chapter . . . Fabulous EVA VERDECara versus Heather. Cara is a neuroscientist trying to make a contribution to the field; Heather, her almost-stepdaughter, is trying to find ways to express herself. When their family life breaks down, it causes a rift between them that may never heal again. Set partly in the research labs of Cambridge - and partly on the luminous streets of Las Vegas - these two different worldviews seem irreconcilable.Pathways is a novel of both the heart and the head. You will be drawn into the interwoven lives of Heather and Cara, who struggle to understand and accept one another. Fascinating, perceptive and intimate, Pathways is about fragile connections, and the need for authenticity.The most original love story I have read in a long time. Funny, poignant, elegantly written, I adored this novel AMANDA HODGKINSONKatie Ward unleashes the full force of her poetic instincts and intellectual rigour on the endlessly refracting experience that is the human mind in the human body KATE WORSLEYWonderful . . . Its thrillingly written, delicately accomplished and will live in my head for a long time LLORED SHEPHERD