The squad you love is out of time. Prepare for the thrilling finale in the epic, bestselling Aurora Cycle series about a band of unlikely heroes who just might be the galaxy's last hope for survival. Is this the end? What happens when you ask a bunch of losers, discipline cases and misfits to save the galaxy from an ancient evil? The ancient evil wins, of course. Wait . . . Not. So. Fast. When we last saw Squad 312, they were working together seamlessly (aka, freaking out) as an intergalactic battle raged and an ancient superweapon threatened to obliterate Earth. Everything went horribly wrong, naturally. But as it turns out, not all endings are endings, and the team has one last chance to rewrite theirs. Maybe two. It's complicated. Cue Zila, Fin and Scarlett (and Magellan!) making friends, making enemies and making history? Sure, no problem. Cue Tyler, Kal and Auri joining forces with two of the galaxy's most hated villains? Um, okay, yeah. That too. Actually saving the galaxy, though? Now that will take a miracle.
The human body is a marvel - but what happens when it comes under attack? A fascinating guide to why we get sick and how we get better.
A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Solito is my travel book of the year.' Telegraph 'Heartbreaking A rare, eye-opening rendition of the brutal reality of border-crossing.' Lea Ypi ';If there's any justice, Solito will someday be considered a classic.' Rumaan Alam Young Javier dreams of eating orange sherbet ice cream with his parents in the United States. For this to happen, he must embark on a three-thousand-mile journey alone. It should last only two weeks. But it takes seven. In limbo, Javier learns what people will do to survive and what they will forfeit to save someone else. This is a memoir of perilous boat trips, relentless desert treks, and pointed guns. But it is also a story of tasting tacos for the first time, of who passes you their water jug in the crippling heat, and of longing to be in your mother's arms.
Delve back into vibrant, paranoid 1960s London in this fast-paced second book in the Richard Knox Spy Thriller series
A New Statesman Book of the Year, 2021 ';Follow Iain Sinclair into the cloud jungles of Peru and emerge questioning all that seemed so solid and immutable.' Barry Miles ';The Gold Machine is a trip, a psychoactive expedition in compelling company.' TLS From the award-winning author of The Last London and Lights Out for the Territory, a journey in the footsteps of our ancestors. In The Gold Machine, Iain Sinclair and his daughter travel through Peru, guided by and in reaction to an ill-fated colonial expedition led by his great-grandfather, Arthur Sinclair. The incursions of Catholic bounty hunters and Adventist missionaries are contrasted with today's ecotourists and short-cut vision seekers. The family history of a displaced Scottish highlander fades into the brutal reality of a major land grab. The historic thirst for gold and the establishment of sprawling coffee plantations leave terrible wounds on virgin territory. What might once have been portrayed as an intrepid adventure is transformed into a shocking tale of the violated rights of indigenous people, secret dealings between London finance and Peruvian government, and the collusion of the church in colonial expansion. In Sinclair's haunting prose, no place escapes its past, and nor can we.
An expansive epic spanning the turbulent decades of Korea's fight for independence, perfect for fans of Min Jin Lee's Pachinko
Unique in its historical scope, this fascinating investigation makes a perfect guide for students and for those interested in Islamic mysticism. An original contribution to Islamic Studies, this is the most up-to-date study of the rise of Persian Sufi spirituality and literature in Islam during the first six Muslim centuries. This unique collection of twenty-four essays features contributions by such distinguished and internationally recognized specialists as Annemarie Schimmel, S.H. Nasr, Carl Ernst, William Chittick and J.T.P. de Bruijn. Covering the key achievements of the Muslim intellectual and cultural tradition in history, mysticism, philosophy and poetry, it demonstrates the positive role played by Sufi thinkers during this period. The subjects covered include: ¿ Sufi masters and schools ¿ literature and poetry ¿ spiritual chivalry ¿ divine love ¿ Persian Sufi literature: Rumi and 'Attar Celebrating the richness of the Sufi contribution to Islamic culture and its continuing relevance, this book has been written for students and all those wishing to develop their interest in spirituality and mysticism.
'A fascinating insider account' Grace Blakeley British democracy is on trial. We can no longer hold our leaders to account; the state has too much power; and the truth doesn't matter at all. Those we voted into government have nothing but contempt for the democratic system that got them there. When the Prime Minister illegally prorogued Parliament, barrister Sam Fowles was part of the team that took him to court, and won. The scenes of the police violently restraining women at a vigil for Sarah Everard shook the nation. In a high-profile parliamentary inquiry, Fowles proved the Met's actions fundamentally breached our right to protest. For decades, the Post Office pursued criminal prosecutions against its own employees, knowing the evidence was dodgy all along. Fowles helped reveal the rot at the heart of a trusted national institution. We shouldn't have to take our rulers to court just to get them to follow the rules. At a crucial juncture for British governance, Fowles urges us not to take our freedoms for granted.
Percy Jackson meets Yu-Gi-Oh in this hilarious, action-packed fantasy adventure. Zachary Ying has never had much chance to learn about his Chinese heritage. So when he's chosen to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission, he is woefully unprepared. As a result, the emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack's body and binds to his AR gaming headset instead. With the legendary tyrant yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to steal magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth. Using his newfound water dragon powers, can Zack complete the mission in time to save the mortal world?
The extraordinary ways the brain can misfire'Fascinating and compassionate' Horatio Clare The King of France ? thinking he was made of glass ? was terrified he might shatter…and he wasn't alone. After the Emperor met his end at Waterloo, an epidemic of Napoleons piled into France's asylums. Throughout the nineteenth century, dozens of middle-aged women tried to convince their physicians that they were, in fact, dead. For centuries we've dismissed delusions as something for doctors to sort out behind locked doors. But delusions are more than just bizarre quirks ? they hold the key to collective anxieties and traumas. In this groundbreaking history, Victoria Shepherd uncovers stories of delusions from medieval times to the present day and implores us to identify reason in apparent madness.
An electrifying story about the explosive power of secrets, from a celebrated Chinese novelist Infamous local thug Hongyang is found dead by his lover after a night of debauched drinking. Hongyang is a man with plenty of enemies, any one of whom could be responsible for his death... Piecing together the story of Hongyang's violent criminal past through the voices of his friends, family, and his former lover Aiwan, Wake Me Up at Nine in the Morning is a breathless and immersive journey into China's criminal underworld. It is also a terrifying snapshot of a society in which cynicism and suspicion reign supreme. Written with Yi's trademark confident prose and taut, suspenseful style, this is an unmissable read from a star of Chinese literature.
This bestselling account of the Palestine-Israeli conflict is jointly authored by an American rabbi and academic, and a Palestinian lecturer on Islam. Fully updated since its original publication in 2001, this revised edition features new chapters tracing the events of the last two years, together with a helpful glossary of key terms. The result is a candid and raw insight into the truths at the heart of the conflict, which concludes with argumnets for resolution and hope for the future.
Expectation of a redeemer is a widespread phenomenon across many civilizations. Classical Islamic traditions maintain that the mahdi will transform our world by making Islam the sole religion, and that he will do so in collaboration with Jesus, who will return as a Muslim and play a major role in this apocalyptic endeavour. While the messianic idea has been most often discussed in relation to Shi';i Islam, it is highly important in the Sunni branch as well. In this groundbreaking work, Yohanan Friedmann explores its roots in Sunni Islam, and studies four major mahdi claimants Ibn Tumart, Sayyid Muhammad Jawnpuri, Muhammad Ahmad and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad who made a considerable impact in the regions where they emerged. Focusing on their religious thought, and relating it to classical Muslim ideas on the apocalypse, he examines their movements and considers their achievements, failures and legacies including the ways in which they prefigured some radical Islamic groups of modern times.
LONGLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2022 ';Peter Fiennes's road trip around Greece [is] engagingly described' Mary Beard, TLS ';Fiennes is a brilliant and generous guide through Greece' Observer What do the Greek myths mean to us today? It's now a golden age for these tales they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what's the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what's to be seen now at the places where heroes fought and gods once quarrelled? Peter Fiennes travels to the sites of some of the most famous Greek myths, on the trail of hope, beauty and a new way of seeing what we have done to our world. Fiennes walks through landscapes stunning and spoiled on the trail of dancing activists and Arcadian shepherds, finds the ';most beautiful beach in Greece', consults the Oracle, and loses himself in the cities, remote villages and ruins of this storied land.
Take a sip and enter the world of the dead... As the station prepares to close down for good, DI Georgie Strachan is running out of time to find out what is really going on in Burrowhead and put a stop to it. A deadly drug appears in the small Scottish village, best consumed with the blood of a freshly slaughtered animal. But what does this have to do with the deaths and suicides? And who is responsible for supplying it? As rituals and threats reach a frantic high, no one wants to speak. It seems the drug is ingrained in the very fabric of the village. Suspects abound as Georgie questions who she can really trust. Praise for When the Dead Come Calling: ';Unputdownable... Helen Sedgwick saw into the future and that future is now!' Lemn Sissay, author of My Name Is Why ';Helen Sedgwick is one of Scotland's finest contemporary storytellers.' Claire Askew, author of All the Hidden Truths ';Sedgwick's writing is minutely observational, clever and warm.' Scotsman
The seventh Birder Murder Mystery. Some crimes are beyond the reach of the law.
From the bestselling author of Dark Pines comes Will Dean's most terrifying Tuva Moodyson mystery yet
Join Katy, Cassie, Zia and Luca on a brand-new adventure as they work together to save the planet¿
Secrets and revenge converge in this chilling tale from a breakout new Latin American voice
From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and the author of The Lucky Ones! The most popular girl in school is dead. And everyone's blaming the wrong guy. After falling from grace last summer, Agatha Christie-obsessed Alice Ogilvie needs to stay out of trouble. While smart and reclusive Iris Adams just wants to get the hell out of Castle Cove. But now they have a murder to solve. There are clues the police are ignoring, a list of suspects a mile long and some very dangerous cliffs.Amateur detectives Alice and Iris are about to uncover just how many secrets their sleepy seaside town is hiding ...
If justice is an intrinsic value in Islam, why have women been treated as second-class citizens in Islamic legal tradition? Today, the idea of gender equality, inherent to contemporary conceptions of justice, presents a challenge to established, patriarchal interpretations of Shari';a. In thought-provoking discussions with six influential Muslim intellectuals Abdullahi An-Na'im, Amina Wadud, Asma Lamrabet, Khaled Abou El Fadl, Mohsen Kadivar and Sedigheh Vasmaghi Ziba Mir-Hosseini explores how egalitarian gender laws might be constructed from within the Islamic legal framework.
A tragic and relevant chapter of British and African history - the defeat of an ancient kingdom and the story of some of Africa's greatest works of art
The weird and wonderful quest for unfathomably large numbers
Alice Tonks has always found it hard to make friends. Until she discovers she has a gift - she can talk to animals...
';Abd al-Mu'min (c.10941163) did not establish the first caliphate in the Islamic West, but his encompassed more territory than any that had preceded it. As leader of the Almohads, a politico-religious movement grounded in an uncompromising belief in the unity of God, he unified for the first time the whole of North Africa west of Egypt, and conquered much of southern Spain. Studying every facet of ';Abd al-Mu'min's rule, from his violent repression of opposition to the flourishing of scholarship during his reign, Maribel Fierro reveals an intelligent leader and a skilled military commander who sought to build a lasting caliphate across disparate and diverse societies.
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