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A grammar reference and practice book for learners of English at advanced (CEFR C1–C2) level. Perfect for self-study, but also ideal for supplementary activities in the classroom. This fourth edition is the highest level in a series that has been used by millions of language learners and teachers around the world. It contains 105 units, including five new units on grammar for academic purposes. Online resources are also included: a 36-month subscription to the eBook version with audio and answer keys, plus over 200 quick, Online Tests to check understanding and get feedback on grammar points needing further study.

An update of the well-loved course for young learners - now fully in line with the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests

Authentic examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English provide perfect practice because they are EXACTLY like the real exam.

Embark on a journey beyond the traditional boundaries between exam preparation and real-world language with Open World First. A unique exam journey in the Student's Book maximises students' performance. Exam Training tasks build confidence allowing them to

Complete First for Schools is the most thorough preparation for B2 First for Schools. Complete is trusted by millions of candidates worldwide. This course allows you to maximise students' performance with the Complete approach to language developmen

An update of the well-loved course for young learners - now fully in line with the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests. The fun course for seriously good results! This seven-level course delights children and inspires teachers with its bright ideas for the classroom. Perfect for general use Kid's Box Second edition is now updated with new vocabulary and activities so that it fully covers the syllabus of the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests. The Pupil's Book 1 presents and practises new language through amusing stories and fantastic songs and activities to give children an enjoyable and confident start to learning English.

Super Minds 2nd Edition is a thoroughly updated and enhanced new edition of a much-loved English course.

Super Minds 2nd Edition is a thoroughly updated and enhanced new edition of a much-loved English course.

Authentic examination papers from Cambridge Assessment English provide perfect practice because they are EXACTLY like the real exam.

Essential exam task practice for class or home study for use alongside a coursebook or intensively before the exam.

Improve your understanding of phrasal verbs in English. Explanations and practice of approximately 1,000 phrasal verbs, written for intermediate-level (B1 to B2) learners of English.Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Learn phrasal verbs in context, with lots of different topics, including 'Mobile devices', 'Academic writing' and 'Socialising'. Be confident about what you are learning, thanks to Cambridge research into how English is really spoken and written, and get better at studying by yourself, with study tips, follow-up tasks and an easy to use answer key.

Fourth edition of the best-selling Cambridge English: First (FCE) course, updated to prepare for the 2015 revised exam. This Workbook with answers provides practice of the language covered in the 24 units of the Objective First Fourth edition Student's Book. The accompanying Audio CD provides exam-style listening practice. A Workbook without answers is also available.

Improve your fluency and sound more natural in English.Collocations are combinations of words which frequently appear together. This book contains explanations and practice of English collocations for intermediate-level (B1 to B2) learners of Engli

Fourth edition of the full-colour Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) preparation activities for all three levels of the test (Starters, Movers, Flyers) updated to reflect the new revised specifications which will be out in January 2018. Fun for Movers Student's Book provides full-colour preparation for Cambridge English: Movers. Fun activities balanced with exam-style questions practise all the areas of the syllabus in a communicative way and support young learners in the areas they find most difficult. Listening material to accompany the Student's Book is available online for download or as a separate Audio CD. Grammar and vocabulary activities get students practising online in their own time via an access code in the book.The Home Fun Booklet allows students to practice vocabulary at home.

'Teen-appeal' topics combined with extensive preparation for the revised 2020 A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools as well as B2 First for Schools.

'Teen-appeal' topics combined with extensive preparation for the revised 2020 A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary for Schools as well as B2 First for Schools.

Super Minds 2nd Edition is a thoroughly updated and enhanced new edition of a much-loved English course.

Complete Preliminary 2nd edition is the most thorough preparation for the revised B1 Preliminary. The Workbook with answers provides further practice of language and vocabulary introduced in the Student's Book. The downloadable Audio contains extra

This Mini Trainer provides gentle, focused exam preparation for A1 Movers, helping to build confidence in young learners. Inside are two full-colour practice tests, together with answers online for teachers to access. Training and Exam Practice in th

In this accessible book, Jeremy Harmer draws on his extensive experience to provide 50 classroom activities to help you develop your learners' language and communicative confidence.

This is a revised and updated edition of the classic pronunciation title Ship or Sheep? This new edition of Ship or Sheep?, an accessible intermediate-level pronunciation course in full colour for students of English, provides systematic practice of English pronunciation, with an emphasis on minimal pairs, through a wide variety of interesting exercises and activities. The course is suitable for classroom use or for self-study. This pack contains the 3rd edition of Ship or Sheep? and a set of 4 audio CDs. For information on the book only, please see 978 0 521 60671 4.

A brand new course from a bestselling author team, designed to create 'future ready' learners who embrace life with confidence.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation comes a gripping, steamy dark mafia romance, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.'This book is a must-read' ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg' ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review____________________________________Killian Carson is a predator cloaked in charm.His charisma fools everyone-except Glyndon King. She sees the psychopath beneath and knows she should run. But a dark part of her craves the danger, knowing he'll chase her . . . and she might just want to be caught.Glyndon has never been anyone's favourite, always falling short of her family's expectations. But Killian? He doesn't expect anything except that she's his now. Their schools are rivals, their families lifelong enemies, but none of that matters to him.As their pasts collide in more disturbing ways than they imagined, it could either strengthen their bond or be their undoing...Can two broken souls heal each other, or will their twisted desires tear them apart?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.____________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review

Discover the standalone dark MM mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg' ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review_______________________________Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men. Truthfully, he'd never been that drawn to anyone-until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir.Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy's twin brother. They couldn't be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon's world, he refuses to let him go.Now, Brandon's carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling.Will Nikolai's obsession destroy him-or ignite something far more intense?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked' ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review'Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg' ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review________________________________Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash's teenage heart, the pair have hated one another. That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they're married.Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he's determined to make her his for good.As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy.What she doesn't realise is that there's no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what's his.This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked' ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review'Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg' ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review________________________________When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club's initiation on behalf of a rival gang, she's confident she can slip through the night unnoticed.But the moment she steps into their den, she knows she's made a fatal error. The devil has seen her.Jeremy Volkov may not technically be the devil, but as far as Cecily's concerned, he's close enough.He's not just a member of the Heathens-he's their ruthless leader and the heir to the Russian Bratva.And now, Jeremy wants one thing: Cecily.He claims it's to protect her, but Cecily knows better. He wants to possess her, own her, make her his.But Cecily is not about to be dragged into his blood-soaked world... or is she?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked' ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review'Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone grumpy sunshine dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg' ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review________________________________Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile.Still, Annika Volkov has a crush on him. What Annika doesn't realize is that behind Creighton's quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul...She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party.Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite.But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her, especially after he uncovers her wilder side...Now that he's obsessed, she'll never escape him.Can Annika bring light to Creighton's darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked' ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review'Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas and Sophie Lark.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg' ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review______________________________________Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences.Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she's hiding.Despite Landon's psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected.But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia's past, so do the horrors that haunt her.She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review'I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked' ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review'Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

An epic novel set against the backdrop of the 1980s space shuttle program and the extraordinary lengths we go to live and love beyond our limits.In the summer of 1980, astrophysics professor Joan Goodwin begins training to be an astronaut at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilots Hank Redmond and John Griffin; mission specialist Lydia Danes; warm-hearted Donna Fitzgerald; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer. As the new astronauts prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined and begins to question everything she believes about her place in the observable universe.Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, everything changes in an instant.Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers to iconic times and places, with complex protagonists, telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love, this time among the stars

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 560, Publishers: Cornerstone, ISBN-13: 9781529935356, Date of issue: 2025

AS SEEN ON BARACK OBAMA'S 2021 SUMMER READING LIST'THE MOST ENJOYABLE HARD SF I HAVE READ IN YEARS' THE GUARDIANOUT NOW from the bestselling author of THE MARTIAN'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronautA lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone.Or does he?An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST

Can a good company become a great one and, if so, how? After a five-year research project, the author concludes that good to great can and does happen. Here, he uncovers the underlying variables that enable any type of organization to make the leap from good to great while other organizations remain only good.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 384, Publishers: Cornerstone, Author: Thea Guanzon,Cast of Critical Role, ISBN-13: 9781529954647, Date of issue: 2025

What is the correct way to queue at the bar? And why exactly do the English say sorry so much? No one makes such a fuss about manners quite as much as the UK, yet in a fast-changing world, no one can seem to agree on precisely what the 'done thing’

Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the first book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver.'I loved it!' Marian Keyes, Sunday Times bestselling author of Grown Ups'The spice was immaculate' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐My favourite book of the year!!' Reader review ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐_____________________________Nash Carter. Retired ice hockey player and part time cowboy. Also my brother’s best friend and therefore strictly off limits.Despite the fact he can’t stop staring at me like I’m his favourite snack. And I . . . like it?After finally escaping the toxic relationship that consumed most of my adult life, I thought I’d sworn off men.Then Nash hired me to work for him. And somehow we ended up spending the night together.It was only supposed to happen once. But now that I’ve had a taste, there’s no way I’m walking away.All I have to do to give us a shot? Take a deep breathe and let go of the reins. . .Tropes:Cowboy Romance Small Town Romance Brother's Best Friend He Falls First Protective MMC_____________________________Readers cannot get enough of Holding the Reins:'Best brother best friend I've ever read!!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I loved all the characters interactions with one another and I'm super excited to see what comes next ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Now THAT is how you do a #brothersbestfriendromance' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This has everything I love and more!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you haven’t started your cowboy era yet, PLEASE saddle up and read Holding The Reins!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Genuinely such a fun book, and had me smiling the entire time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'From the moment I read the first page I just knew this book was going to be amazing. I went into this book with high hopes and my expectations were just exceeded' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Hot as hell!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I’m telling you this is going to be the next big cowboy series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

The battle for the control of RJR Nabisco in the Autumn of 1988, which became the largest and most dramatic corporate takeover in American history, sent shock-waves through the international business world and became a symbol of the greed, excess and egotism of the eighties. "Barbarians at the Gate" recounts this two-month battle with breathtaking pace and flair, and transports back to the Wall Street empire before it crumbled, through the boardroom doors, into the midnight meetings, the betrayals, the deal makers and publicity flaks, into a world where - as Nabisco CEO Ross Johnson put it - 'a few million dollars are lost in the sands of time'. Twenty years on, the world is once again recovering from a period of financial extravagance and irresponsibility. This revised edition brings the ultimate business thriller up to date for a new generation of readers.

Discover the thrilling finale to the instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller A Fate Inked in Blood. 'I will officially read anything Danielle Jensen writes"If you are looking for the next best romantasy read, this is it!"The chemistry between these two was absolutely sizzling.' 'Jensen can do no wrong in my eyes'__________________________________________BOUND TO A DARK DESTINY, FREYA MUST WEAVE A NEW FATE.A shield maiden fights to break the hackles of prophecy - and to overcome betrayal of the man who broke her heart - in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. With the secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that could see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood.Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland's greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future - the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn's betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland's Unfated - children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear.The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons.Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate:Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?**The stunning first edition hardback will feature beautiful sprayed edges, a custom-stamped case and a premium dust jacket!**__________________________________________EVERYONE ADORES THE SAGA OF THE UNFATED SERIES... 'Captivating and sexy .. . Everything you want in a fantasy romance.' ELISE KOVA'Your newest fantasy obsession.Beautifully brutal, action-packed, and full of tension, I couldn’t turn the pages of this epic tale fast enough.' KERRI MANISCALCO'Danielle L. Jensen at her best. It’s a delicious fantasy romance that was completely unputdownable!' KATEE ROBERT'Heart pounding romance and action in equal parts, A Fate Inked In Blood swept me up from the first page.' KAT DUNN'The twists and turns have left me absolutely desperate for the second book"'I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!"I couldn't stop turning the pages"I am already craving the sequel!!"probably one of the best mythology books I have ever read'

Discover the steamy new dark hockey romance from the bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods seriesIN A DEN OF VIPERS, REVENGE IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON. After my sister was attacked and hospitalised, my world was shattered. Now, all I have left is vengeance.The problem? I have no idea who did this to her. My only lead is The Vipers, an elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it. To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link: Kane Davenport, the Viper’s charismatic captain.But too late, I realise I’ve enticed the most venomous snake. Behind Kane’s perfect mask lies something far more dangerous than I ever imagined. AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A LETHAL GAME WITH NO ESCAPE.

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW'This book is a jailbreak and a miracle' NAOMI KLEIN'Essential . . .A project that insists on liberation' TA-NEHISI COATES'You'll carry [it] in your heart for a long time' KAMILA SHAMSIE'Wondrous, devastating and vibrant' BRYAN WASHINGTON'Impossible to put down or forget' RIZ AHMEDA teenage girl stares at her roof, hoping it won’t collapse over her head. A young student searches the Internet for photos of libraries around the world, hoping he’ll be able to visit them one day. Another walks around the city, taking notes of all the buildings she dreams of repairing.These are the stories of young people from Gaza, born under Israeli occupation and blockade. They are people who have endured unspeakable struggles and losses, who keep fighting to be recognised not as numbers, but as human beings with hopes, dreams and lives worth living. We Are Not Numbers was founded in 2014 to give voice to the youth of Gaza.In this collection, vital, urgent and full of heart, spanning over ten years to the present moment, we gain an unparalleled insight into the past, as well as the current and next generation of Palestinian leaders, artists, scientists and scholars and imagine where we might go from here. 'A vital book . . . a profoundly important literary event' CHINA MIEVILLE'A brilliant collection of voices that lays bare the struggles and suffering of ordinary young Palestinians' MONICA ALI'We Are Not Numbers is not just a book — it's my life, their life, and our shared story . . . This is Gaza as it truly is, written by those who live it every day' MOTAZ AZIZA'A rebellion against the singular story. An insightful, multifaceted glimpse into the besieged Gaza Strip, where millions of people continue to confront a genocide waged by an Israeli regime' MOHAMMED EL-KURD

An explosive account of one of the most hubristic mistakes in American political history: Joe Biden's decision to run for reelection despite mounting evidence of his decline, and his team's increasingly desperate efforts to hide it.In Greek tragedy, the protagonist's effort to avoid his fate is what seals his fate. In 2024, American politics became a Greek tragedy.Joe Biden launched his successful 2020 bid for the White House with the stated goal of saving the nation from a second Trump term. He, his family and his senior aides were so convinced that only he could beat Trump again that they lied to themselves, allies and the public about his condition and limitations. At his debate with Trump on 28 June 2024, the consequences of that deception were exposed - all but dooming the Democrats to defeat later that year.Now the full, unsettling truth is being told for the first time. Here, two of America's best-respected political journalists take us behind closed doors to reveal the extent of Biden's decline and who knew about it, from White House staffers to senators to Hollywood celebrities. They paint President Biden's decision to run for re-election as shockingly narcissistic, delusional and reckless - and the wider cover-up as an act of unprecedented public deception. Rarely has hubris met nemesis so explosively.The story the authors tell raises fundamental issues of accountability and responsibility that will endure for decades. In the name of defeating what they called an existential threat to democracy, Biden and his inner circle ensured it, marking the beginning of a remarkable campaign of denial and gaslighting against the American public. His decision to run again was the original sin of his precedency - the moment that led directly to Donald Trump's return to power and all that has come since.

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 368, Publishers: Cornerstone, ISBN-13: 9781804951910, Date of issue: 2025

Johan Weyer’s Pseudomonarchia Dæmonum first appeared as an appendix to his 1563 work, De Praestigiis Dæmonum. This infamous catalogue of Demons and Devils is a classic of Demonology whose influence on the literature of grimoires and black magic cannot be understated.Presented here in this quaint edition is Reginald Scot’s 1583 English translation.