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Charlotte Brontë Shirley ENConsidered one of her less well-known novels, Shirley is Charlotte Brontë’s only historical work, set during the Napoleonic Wars. Wealthy and independent, Shirley is very different from her friend Caroline, who has few prospects and is dependent on her uncle. Struggling mill owner Robert Moore considers marriage to the monied Shirley in order to secure his financial future; however, it is Caroline who he loves,…
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Sidney Sheldon, Tilly Bagshawe Sidney Sheldon's Chasing Tomorrow ENNew York Times Bestselling Author Sidney Sheldon's most popular and enduring heroine-Tracy Whitney of If Tomorrow Comes-returns in a sensational sequel full of passion, suspense, and breathtaking twists. Tracy Whitney never wanted to settle down. Responsible for some of the world's most astounding heists with her brilliant, charming partner Jeff Stevens, she's enjoyed the danger and relished the intensity of life on…
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George Eliot Silas Marner ENSet in the agricultural town of Raveloe in the English countryside, Silas Marner is a tragic figure. Exiled from a religious community because of a wrongful accusation of theft, he works from day to day as a weaver, saving his money and living a lonely life as a recluse. It is only when his money is stolen and a small orphan girl, Eppie appears in his life that Silas’s fortunes begin to change and he truly begins to…
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Beverly Barton Silent Killer ENHell hath no fury like a woman scorned! Pray for mercy with the spinetingling new thriller from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. Danger lurking around every corner. Suspicion rampant. Is anyone safe? Is anyone innocent? A twisted serial killer, dubbed the Fire and Brimstone killer, is loose in Dunmore, Alabama, on a merciless revenge mission to punish priests who do evil instead of good. What…
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Matt Groening Simpsons Comics Spectacular ENRight this way, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another tasty all-you-can-eat collection of Simpsonoid comical funnies, written, penciled, inked, and simmered just for you by your favorite demented cartoon chefs at Bongo Comics. We've got a special meaty comic book stew du jour a-bubblin' away on the stove for you this time, full of rich Barty goodness, thick Homerish chunks, and sinewy Lisa-esque fibers. And,…
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Vivi Greene Sing ENAmerica’s most famous pop star flees the spotlight to recover from her latest break-up in Maine – only to fall for a local boy and be faced with an impossible choice at the end of the summer: her new guy, or her music.
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Colleen McCullough Sins of the Flesh ENA Captain Carmine Delmonico mystery from the bestselling author of The Thorn Birds. August 1969. Two anonymous male corpses are discovered in the sleepy college town of Holloman, Connecticut. After connecting the emaciated bodies to four other victims, the police realise that Holloman has a psychopathic killer on the loose. Captain Carmine Delmonico's team begins to circle a trio of eccentrics who share family ties,…
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Garth Nix Sir Thursday ENGet ready for more brilliant page-turning fantasy from master, Garth Nix. On the fourth day there was war! Pick up with Arthur Penhaligon as his Keys to the Kingdom adventures continue in the mysterious House. Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone — or something — has assumed his identity and is taking…
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Margery Allingham, Dorothy L. Sayers, Agatha Christie Six Against the Yard ENIs the ‘perfect murder’ possible? Can that crime be committed with such consummate care, with such exacting skill, that it is unsolvable – even to the most astute investigator? In this unique collection, legendary crime writers Margery Allingham, Anthony Berkeley, Freeman Wills Crofts, Ronald Knox, Dorothy L. Sayers and Russell Thorndike each attempt to create the unsolvable murder, which Superintendent Cornish of…
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Gael Lindenfield Skip The Guilt Trap ENFree yourself from the guilt trap and move on with your life. Simple steps to free yourself from guilt. Guilt is a major underlying cause of emotional disorders such as low self-esteem, depression, OCD and other mental illnesses. This easy-to-read guide, written by one of the UK’s most respected psychotherapists and now bestselling author, Gael Lindenfield explains how guilt damages our health, relationships and…
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Margot Lee Shetterly Skrytá čísla CZPravdivý příběh tří Afroameričanek, jež se zapsaly do dějin NASA jako tzv. lidské počítače. Matematičky černé pleti Dorothy Vaughanová, Mary Jacksonová a Katherine Johnsonová přispěly k největším úspěchům NASA a významně napomohly k uskutečnění amerického snu vyslat člověka do vesmíru a přistát na Měsíci. Jejich výpočty přispěly k tomu, že americký astronaut John Glenn mohl v roce 1962 úspěšně letět do kosmu. …
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Agatha Christie Sleeping Murder ENThe owner of a seaside villa is plagued by strange feelings about its past. Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernise the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs. In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they were to solve a…
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Daniel Falconer Smaug ENCome face to face with Smaug the Magnificent, the most realistic, breathtaking and destructive dragon ever to appear on screen, in this gallery of exclusive images that tell the story of how he was created. Smaug is one of the most memorable characters in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit: a huge, malevolent, fire-breathing, talking dragon! But while he makes quite an impact in the book, in Peter Jackson's film adaptation…
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Lída Rakušanová, Bret Harte, W. St. Reymont SneakersAn absolute necessity for design devotees and sneakerheads of all ages. Sneakers is a definitive exploration of the creative energy, innovation, collaboration, and visionary intelligence behind the cultural phenomenon of sneakers. This beautifully illustrated book features over 300 pages of photos and interviews with industry gurus, sports legends and celebrities in a stunning package created by celebrated designer…
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Sara Raasch Snow Like Ashes ENA striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now the Winterians' only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting…
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Rachel Carter So Close to You ENLydia Bentley has heard stories about the Montauk Project all her life - stories about the experiments that took place at the abandoned military base near her home and the people who've disappeared over the years. Soon Lydia discovers that all the stories she's ever heard about the Montauk Project are true - and that she's in the middle of one of the most dangerous experiments in history.Alongside Wes, a darkly…
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Lionel Shriver So Much for That ENWhat do you pack for the rest of your life? The explosive new novel from the Orange Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin Shepherd Knacker has been saving all his working life for a one way ticket away from the daily grind. When he sells his handyman business for $1million, 'The Afterlife' seems tantalisingly within reach. Yet his wife has concocted one reason after another why now isn't the time to go…
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Alice Oseman SolitaireMy name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day ...
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Simon Toyne Solomon Creed ENWho is Solomon Creed? The first in an electrifying new high concept series from Sunday Times bestselling author of Sanctus, Simon Toyne. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Stephen King. A plane crash in the Arizona desert. An explosion that sets the world on fire. A damning pact to hide an appalling secret. And one man bound to expose the truth. He is Solomon Creed. No one knows what he is capable of. Not even him.…
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Alice Feeney Sometimes I Lie ENMy name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me.
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Lois Lowry Son ENThe thrilling fourth companion novel toThe Giver which inspired the dystopian genre and is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift. They called her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions don't exist. That she had become a Vessel. That she had carried a Product. That it had been stolen from her body.…
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Agatha Christie Sparkling Cyanide ENA beautiful heiress is fatally poisoned in a West End restaurant. Six people sit down to dinner at a table laid for seven. In front of the empty place is a sprig of rosemary in solemn memory of Rosemary Barton who died at the same table exactly one year previously. No one present on that fateful night would ever forget the woman’s face, contorted beyond recognition or what they remembered about her astonishing life.
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Nicola Prentis Speaking B2+: Upper Intermediate ENReal English for life beyond the classroom. English in the real world is constantly evolving, and learners need to move with it. But sometimes the English you can learn from your coursebook just isn’t enough for real life. Using real everyday language, English for Life: Speaking (B2) will help you to sound natural, clear and confident.
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Agatha Christie Spider's Web ENA full-length novel by Charles Osborne adapted from Agatha Christie's stage play, in which a diplomat's wife finds a body that mustn't be discovered. Following Black Coffee and The Unexpected Guest comes the final Agatha Christie play novelisation, bringing her superb storytelling to a new legion of fans.Clarissa, the wife of a Foreign Office diplomat, is given to daydreaming. ‘Supposing I were to come down one…