*** An explosive international thriller from the Hollywood legend and British icon Sir Michael Caine***DCI Harry Taylor has no respect for red tape or political reputations - but he's great at catching criminals. And all his unorthodox skills will be needed as an extraordinary situation unfolds on his doorstep: a metal box of radioactive material is found at a dump in Stepney, East London, but before the police can arrive it is stolen in a violent raid. With security agencies across the world on red alert, it's Harry and his unconventional team from the Met who must hit the streets in search of a lead. They soon have two wildly different suspects, aristocratic art dealer Julian Smythe in London and oligarch Vladimir Voldrev in Barbados. But the pressure is on. How much time does Harry have, and how many more players will join the action, before the missing uranium is lighting up the sky? Deadly Game is a compelling, fast-paced novel of international intrigue and twisting suspense from a legendary actor and British icon, who now proves himself to be a first-rate thriller writer.
Following his recovery after a savage wounding in America, Kydd returns to England to re-assume command of his ship-of-the-line, Thunderer, which is sent to the remote station of Bermuda.'Paints a vivid picture of life aboard the mighty ship-of-the-line' Daily Express
"Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and live life with confidence."--Provided by publisher.
You are important. You are unique. You are a wonder of creation!This is Pope Francis' message to you today. It is the departure point for your birth or rebirth, whatever form that may take; it is the glowing centre that sustains life, whatever your age. You are a wonder of creation!Even when your face is lined with worries or fatigue, remember that you are always a light that shines through the night. This is the greatest gift you've ever received, and no one can take it away from you. Dream on! Never stop dreaming. Believe! Believe in even greater and more beautiful truths. Let yourself be surprised by love. This is what it means to Live Well. This is the greatest and most beautiful wish we can extend to each other. Always.Joy - the wholesome and concrete kind, the joy we have all been searching for since birth - will be the natural outcome. It won't be an easy path; life's difficulties and the pervasive pessimism and cynicism of our era will periodically make it difficult to recognize and welcome grace into our life. But the Pope guarantees us that is precisely when we open our hearts to providence and allow tenderness and mercy to enter that life becomes beautiful. It's comforting to know that we can always begin again, that God can rebuild a story within us from the fragments. By letting ourselves be inspired by Pope Francis' 15 Rules for a Good Life, we can revel in the wondrous creations that we are, and savour the experience of what it means to live authentically. And so, joy will spread, bringing goodness to all those who welcome and share its gift.
You're having a baby! Or, at least, your partner is! Which means you are too.Not literally, of course, but you do have lots of excitement, anticipation and nervousness ahead, the likes of which you've never experienced before.This book is just for you: the new father. It guides you through the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy and gets you ready for anything your newborn may throw at you (including, but not limited to, regurgitated milk).From how your baby develops month by month to how to support your partner (it's the little things that count, we tell ourselves), from putting up a travel cot or installing a car seat once your little one is ready for the world, Pregnancy, Babies & Toddlers for Men is your survival guide from conception to the toddler years ahead.* Previously published separately as Pregnancy for Men and Babies & Toddlers for Men *
From the bestselling author of the Charlie Parker mystery series - 'the finest crime series currently in existence' (Independent) - comes a new book for fans of THE BOOK OF LOST THINGS.
A smart black bonded leather Bible, with easy-to-read NIV text.
The captivating sequel to Foul Lady Fortune, by the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights.
Unforgettable as it was, the public response to the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022 was not without precedent. When her great-grandfather King Edward VII - glamorous, cosmopolitan and extraordinarily popular - died in May 1910, the political, social and cultural anxieties of a nation in turmoil were temporarily set aside during a summer of intense and ritualised mourning.In The King is Dead, Long Live the King! Martin Williams charts a period of tension and transition as one era slipped away and another took shape. Witnessed by a diverse but interconnected cast of characters - crowned heads and Cabinet ministers, debutantes and suffragettes, artists and murderers - here is the swansong of Edwardian Britain. Set against a backdrop of bereavement and parliamentary crisis overshadowed by the gathering clouds of war, we see a people caught between past and future, tradition and modernity, as they unite to bid farewell to a much-loved monarch who had personified his age. From Buckingham Palace to Bloomsbury, and from the lying-in-state in Westminster Hall to a now legendary Royal Ascot enveloped in black, this is a vivid evocation of a world on the brink of seismic upheaval.
'Allyson Shaw has built a monument in words to the thousands persecuted as witches in Scotland. A fascinating and necessary book.' Peter Ross'It's summer. I stand where perhaps Ellen stood, in this ground thick with new thistle and long grass. She would have ken this coast in all weathers: in the summer when it was as gentle as a lake and in the winter, with the high winds and stinging salt spray.'A moving and personal journey, along rugged coasts and through remote villages and cities, in search of the traces of those accused of witchcraft in seventeenth-century Scotland.In Ashes and Stones we visit modern memorials and standing stones, and roam among forests and hedge mazes, folklore and political fantasies. From fairy hills to forgotten caves, we explore a spellbound landscape.Allyson Shaw untangles the myth of witchcraft and gives voice to those erased by it. Her elegant and lucid prose weaves together threads of history and feminist reclamation to create a vibrant memorial. This is the untold story of the witches' monuments of Scotland and the women's lives they mark. Ashes and Stones is a trove of folklore linking the lives of contemporary women to the horrors of the past, a record of resilience and a call to choose and remember our ancestors.'A compelling and intimate pilgrimage across Scotland' Helen Callaghan
'A smart and highly entertaining portrait of a literary powerhouse'- THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR'A riveting portrait' - GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR***'Christie lovers should read this biography for the same reason they read her novels.' - The Times'A model of how to combine biographical information, analysis and literary criticism into a propulsive narrative' - Daily Telegraph'Worsley's book excels in bringing a broader historical perspective to Christie's life and work, and her enthusiasm is infectious.' - ObserverMs Worsley herself writes engagingly... She combines an almost militant support for her subject with a considered analysis of her books and plays.' - Economist'Nobody in the world was more inadequate to act the heroine than I was.'Why did Agatha Christie spend her career pretending that she was 'just' an ordinary housewife, when clearly she wasn't? As Lucy Worsley says, 'She was thrillingly, scintillatingly modern'. She went surfing in Hawaii, she loved fast cars, and she was intrigued by the new science of psychology, which helped her through devastating mental illness. So why - despite all the evidence to the contrary - did Agatha present herself as a retiring Edwardian lady of leisure? She was born in 1890 into a world which had its own rules about what women could and couldn't do. Lucy Worsley's biography is not just of an internationally renowned bestselling writer. It's also the story of a person who, despite the obstacles of class and gender, became an astonishingly successful working woman. With access to personal letters and papers that have rarely been seen, Lucy Worsley's biography is both authoritative and entertaining and makes us realise what an extraordinary pioneer Agatha Christie was - truly a woman who wrote the twentieth century.
So, you've tried all the normal self-care tips and energising rituals but you're confused because none of the techniques are working for you. That's OK! Maybe you just haven't found the right self-care habits that relate to your specific star sign! You're a Taurus - you need gardening, painting and cooking up your favourite dish!Your body is a temple and you need to slow down every once in a while and put yourself first. This is a guide specifically tailored to your needs - we know you Taurus are focused and hard-working, so let us empower you to take care of yourself and vitalise your mind, body and spirit to be your best self.* Each book focuses on a wide range of easy and inspiring self-care practices and rituals specifically geared to your sun-sign personality, providing all the information you'll need to understand your sun-sign qualities and potentials and how to enhance these personal strengths.Other books in the series Astrology for Self-Care series include: Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
The follow-up serving to smash hit Sunday Times and Irish bestselling, Slimming Eats - comes Slimming Eats Made Simple, packed with 100+ tasty, slimming recipes - all brand new and almost all under 500 calories - plus 15 signature favourites from Siobhan's enormously popular blog.This beautiful array of family-friendly meals will save you time in the kitchen and leave you spoilt for choice - using only accessible and fuss-free ingredients - the book is brimming with options and ideas for everyone to enjoy.Chapters include:-- Simple Stovetop-- Sheet-pan Meals-- Made Simple in the Oven-- Slow Cooker-- Delicious Bowls-- Blog Favourites-- Simple Extras-- Plus Easy-Peasy Desserts to cater for all your sweet cravingsRecipes include: Piri Piri Halloumi Traybake, Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja, Cheesy Bolognese Gnocchi Bake, One-pot Moroccan-style Lamb Pilaf, Sticky Sriracha Tofu Bowls, Balsamic-roasted Beetroot with Feta and Orange Salad and Raspberry Lemon Loaf. Satisfying, flavoursome and healthy - this is Slimming Eats, made simpler than ever before.
Borough Market: The Knowledge provides stories, skills and expert advice from the market's traders, plus over 80 exciting recipes from award-winning food writer Angela Clutton that will help you make the most of their exceptional produce. With stunning atmospheric photography, this is the definitive guide to shopping and cooking for every kitchen.Find intriguing in-depth features and unmissable Q&As with traders, along with visual step-by-step guides to preparing ingredients and lists of interesting seasonal produce. Moving through meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, dairy, bakery and store-cupboard ingredients, each chapter shares a collection of tantalising recipes that will teach you how to make the most of your produce, inspired by the incredible seasonal offerings from Borough Market traders.Recipes include Fishmonger's pie with fish crackling; Baked gammon with Market preserve glaze; Parsnip gnocchi and smoked garlic butter; Walnut and pomegranate baby aubergines with saffron quinoa; Brown bread Victoria sponge with orange and saffron curd; Chocolate olive oil cake with figs and hazelnuts.Come away feeling confident and excited to use your newfound understanding of ingredients, armed with the market traders' unrivalled expertise and delightful seasonal recipes.'Borough Market: The Knowledge is a treasure trove of culinary wisdom and inspiration that captures on paper the magic and the bustle of Borough Market. Its pages are brimming with exquisite produce, recipes, stories and practical tips that will transform the way you shop and cook for the better. This is a book that makes me long to cook (and to eat!).' - Skye McAlpine, author and creator of the blog From My Dining Table
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