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Smart, Fast, Always On Whether playing music in the living room, checking recipes in the kitchen, or pulling up files at work, just say the word, and ZENO 10 responds instantly. Voice wakeup, real-time interaction, on-screen assistance, and global control create a seamless smart life. Industry’s Only Self-Developed AI Apps Your AI Studio — A Creative Universe of Text, Image, Video & Music From writing, art, photo editing, and video creation to music composing, four AI apps cover it all. Study, work, and entertainment become seamless, with inspiration flowing freely and smart creativity always within reach. Hi Doki App Search, write, analyze, and study—all in one app. ImageX App 18+ Pro Tools to edit, retouch, colorize, and transform photos with ease. VidGen App Text-to-videos, effects, and animations—all at your fingertips. Soundle App Write a few words, and AI composes your music. 11” FHD+ 90Hz Immersive Display From Movies to Games, Every Detail Comes Alive Feast your eyes on an expansive 11” FHD+ IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. ZENO 10 delivers buttery-smooth visuals and vibrant clarity, transforming your gaming and streaming into a captivating visual experience that pulls you right into the action. Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort Screen Gentle on Eyes, Vivid in View Extended screen time may cause eye fatigue. ZENO 10 features a Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort Screen, reducing eye strain while keeping visuals vivid for work, streaming, gaming, or reading in any lighting condition. Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 Support Your Cinema with Stereo Sound and Crystal-Clear View Bring the cinema home with four powerful stereo speakers delivering immersive surround sound. Combined with 1080P Widevine L1 support, every movie and series comes to life with stunning clarity, making ZENO 10 the ultimate entertainment hub. Split Screen 2.0 Split Your Screen, Multiply Your Productivity Say goodbye to constantly switching apps. With Split Screen 2.0, run two apps simultaneously—whether taking notes while researching or chatting while watching videos—effortlessly multitask and double your productivity. PC Mode 2.0 PC Windows on Tap, Multitask in a Snap All-new PC Mode 2.0 allows you to work with multiple independent windows just like a PC. Effortlessly juggle multiple tasks and apps at the same time—PC Mode 2.0 brings true desktop-level efficiency to ZENO 10. Pre-installed WPS Office Instant Office, Anytime Access The pre-installed WPS Office delivers a PC-like experience for editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Whether writing reports, analyzing data, or preparing presentations, you can start working anytime, anywhere. Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Support Work Smarter, Control Faster Pair a wireless keyboard and mouse to unlock PC Mode 2.0, turning ZENO 10 into a true desktop-style workspace. The smooth typing and precise cursor control make multitasking easier, improving productivity for both work and study. Stylus Pen Support Pen in hand, Creativity Expand Connect a stylus pen for smooth, responsive writing and drawing. Whether you're taking notes, sketching ideas, or marking up documents, every stroke feels natural, making creativity and productivity effortless. Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5G Effortless Speed, Seamless Multitasking With the Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200, ZENO 10 delivers power and efficiency in one. Switch apps, multitask, and run demanding workloads without slowdown—smooth, seamless, and built for both productivity and play. Up to 24GB RAM + 256GB ROM+ 2TB TF Card Support Never Delete, Always Keep With up to 24GB RAM (8GB RAM + 16GB Expansion), ZENO 10 delivers smooth multitasking and fast app switching without limits. With up to 256GB ROM and 2TB TF card support, you get endless space for photos, videos, and files—keeping everything you need right at your fingertips. 16MP Rear Camera Every Shot Tells Your Story Whether capturing travel landscapes, friends’ gatherings, or night streets, the 16MP rear camera with autofocus and 4x zoom freezes every memorable moment effortlessly. Google Lens See. Scan. Discover. Instantly identify objects, translate text, and explore the world around you with Google Lens’s powerful AI-powered visual search. 13 MP Front Camera Selfies That Shine Naturally The 13MP front camera with face fill light captures natural, radiant selfies and crystal-clear video calls effortlessly. Face Unlock Look. Unlock. Go. Unlock your tablet instantly with facial recognition, combining speed, convenience, and top-level security for a smarter daily experience. 1080p FHD Video Recording Record Life in Full Clarity. Whether on travel adventures, friends’ gatherings, or everyday fun, 1080p FHD video captures every memorable moment vividly. All-in-One Camera Modes Flexible Modes for Stunning Shots Switch effortlessly between HDR, Night, Portrait, and Beauty modes—your camera adapts to lighting and scenes, ensuring clear, vibrant, and share-worthy shots anytime, anywhere. Long-Lasting 8800mAh Battery From Sunrise to Sunset, Always On Experience all-day freedom with an 8800mAh battery. Stream music, game, or scroll endlessly without interruption. From morning routines to late-night chats, your device stays charged when you need it most. 18W Fast Charging Charge in Minutes, Power for Hours Say goodbye to long charging waits. 18W rapid charge powers your phone in minutes, keeping you connected for calls, gaming, or streaming. Perfect for life on the go—never run out of power again. 11-inch FHD+ 90Hz Refresh Rate Display Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5G Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 Support AI Tablet Powered by ChatGPT, Gemini & DeepSeek

Smart, Fast, Always On Whether playing music in the living room, checking recipes in the kitchen, or pulling up files at work, just say the word, and ZENO 10 responds instantly. Voice wakeup, real-time interaction, on-screen assistance, and global control create a seamless smart life. Industry’s Only Self-Developed AI Apps Your AI Studio — A Creative Universe of Text, Image, Video & Music From writing, art, photo editing, and video creation to music composing, four AI apps cover it all. Study, work, and entertainment become seamless, with inspiration flowing freely and smart creativity always within reach. Hi Doki App Search, write, analyze, and study—all in one app. ImageX App 18+ Pro Tools to edit, retouch, colorize, and transform photos with ease. VidGen App Text-to-videos, effects, and animations—all at your fingertips. Soundle App Write a few words, and AI composes your music. 11” FHD+ 90Hz Immersive Display From Movies to Games, Every Detail Comes Alive Feast your eyes on an expansive 11” FHD+ IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. ZENO 10 delivers buttery-smooth visuals and vibrant clarity, transforming your gaming and streaming into a captivating visual experience that pulls you right into the action. Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort Screen Gentle on Eyes, Vivid in View Extended screen time may cause eye fatigue. ZENO 10 features a Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort Screen, reducing eye strain while keeping visuals vivid for work, streaming, gaming, or reading in any lighting condition. Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 Support Your Cinema with Stereo Sound and Crystal-Clear View Bring the cinema home with four powerful stereo speakers delivering immersive surround sound. Combined with 1080P Widevine L1 support, every movie and series comes to life with stunning clarity, making ZENO 10 the ultimate entertainment hub. Split Screen 2.0 Split Your Screen, Multiply Your Productivity Say goodbye to constantly switching apps. With Split Screen 2.0, run two apps simultaneously—whether taking notes while researching or chatting while watching videos—effortlessly multitask and double your productivity. PC Mode 2.0 PC Windows on Tap, Multitask in a Snap All-new PC Mode 2.0 allows you to work with multiple independent windows just like a PC. Effortlessly juggle multiple tasks and apps at the same time—PC Mode 2.0 brings true desktop-level efficiency to ZENO 10. Pre-installed WPS Office Instant Office, Anytime Access The pre-installed WPS Office delivers a PC-like experience for editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Whether writing reports, analyzing data, or preparing presentations, you can start working anytime, anywhere. Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Support Work Smarter, Control Faster Pair a wireless keyboard and mouse to unlock PC Mode 2.0, turning ZENO 10 into a true desktop-style workspace. The smooth typing and precise cursor control make multitasking easier, improving productivity for both work and study. Stylus Pen Support Pen in hand, Creativity Expand Connect a stylus pen for smooth, responsive writing and drawing. Whether you're taking notes, sketching ideas, or marking up documents, every stroke feels natural, making creativity and productivity effortless. Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5G Effortless Speed, Seamless Multitasking With the Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200, ZENO 10 delivers power and efficiency in one. Switch apps, multitask, and run demanding workloads without slowdown—smooth, seamless, and built for both productivity and play. Up to 24GB RAM + 256GB ROM+ 2TB TF Card Support Never Delete, Always Keep With up to 24GB RAM (8GB RAM + 16GB Expansion), ZENO 10 delivers smooth multitasking and fast app switching without limits. With up to 256GB ROM and 2TB TF card support, you get endless space for photos, videos, and files—keeping everything you need right at your fingertips. 16MP Rear Camera Every Shot Tells Your Story Whether capturing travel landscapes, friends’ gatherings, or night streets, the 16MP rear camera with autofocus and 4x zoom freezes every memorable moment effortlessly. Google Lens See. Scan. Discover. Instantly identify objects, translate text, and explore the world around you with Google Lens’s powerful AI-powered visual search. 13 MP Front Camera Selfies That Shine Naturally The 13MP front camera with face fill light captures natural, radiant selfies and crystal-clear video calls effortlessly. Face Unlock Look. Unlock. Go. Unlock your tablet instantly with facial recognition, combining speed, convenience, and top-level security for a smarter daily experience. 1080p FHD Video Recording Record Life in Full Clarity. Whether on travel adventures, friends’ gatherings, or everyday fun, 1080p FHD video captures every memorable moment vividly. All-in-One Camera Modes Flexible Modes for Stunning Shots Switch effortlessly between HDR, Night, Portrait, and Beauty modes—your camera adapts to lighting and scenes, ensuring clear, vibrant, and share-worthy shots anytime, anywhere. Long-Lasting 8800mAh Battery From Sunrise to Sunset, Always On Experience all-day freedom with an 8800mAh battery. Stream music, game, or scroll endlessly without interruption. From morning routines to late-night chats, your device stays charged when you need it most. 18W Fast Charging Charge in Minutes, Power for Hours Say goodbye to long charging waits. 18W rapid charge powers your phone in minutes, keeping you connected for calls, gaming, or streaming. Perfect for life on the go—never run out of power again. 11-inch FHD+ 90Hz Refresh Rate Display Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5G Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 Support AI Tablet Powered by ChatGPT, Gemini & DeepSeek

Smart, Fast, Always OnWhether playing music in the living room, checkingrecipes in the kitchen, or pulling up files at work, just say the word, and ZENO 10 responds instantly. Voice wakeup, real-time interaction, on-screen assistance, and global control create a seamless smart life.Industry’s Only Self-Developed AI AppsYour AI Studio — A Creative Universe of Text, Image, Video & MusicFrom writing, art, photo editing, and video creation to music composing, four AI apps cover it all. Study, work, and entertainment become seamless, with inspiration flowing freely and smart creativity always within reach.Hi Doki AppSearch, write, analyze, and study—all in one app.ImageX App18+ Pro Tools to edit, retouch, colorize, and transform photos with ease.VidGen AppText-to-videos, effects, and animations—all at your fingertips.Soundle AppWrite a few words, and AI composes your music.11” FHD+ 90Hz Immersive DisplayFrom Movies to Games, Every Detail Comes AliveFeast your eyes on an expansive 11” FHD+ IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. ZENO 10 delivers buttery-smooth visuals and vibrant clarity, transforming your gaming and streaming into a captivating visual experience that pulls you right into the action.Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort ScreenGentle on Eyes, Vivid in ViewExtended screen time may cause eye fatigue. ZENO 10 features a Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort Screen, reducing eye strain while keeping visuals vivid for work, streaming, gaming, or reading in any lighting condition.Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 SupportYour Cinema with Stereo Sound and Crystal-Clear ViewBring the cinema home with four powerful stereo speakers delivering immersive surround sound. Combined with 1080P Widevine L1 support, every movie and series comes to life with stunning clarity, making ZENO 10 the ultimate entertainment hub.Split Screen 2.0Split Your Screen, Multiply Your ProductivitySay goodbye to constantly switching apps. With Split Screen 2.0, run two apps simultaneously—whether taking notes while researching or chatting while watching videos—effortlessly multitask and double your productivity.PC Mode 2.0PC Windows on Tap, Multitask in a SnapAll-new PC Mode 2.0 allows you to work with multiple independent windows just like a PC. Effortlessly juggle multiple tasks and apps at the same time—PC Mode 2.0 brings true desktop-level efficiency to ZENO 10.Pre-installed WPS OfficeInstant Office, Anytime AccessThe pre-installed WPS Office delivers a PC-like experience for editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Whether writing reports, analyzing data, or preparing presentations, you can start working anytime, anywhere.Wireless Keyboard & Mouse SupportWork Smarter, Control FasterPair a wireless keyboard and mouse to unlock PC Mode 2.0, turning ZENO 10 into a true desktop-style workspace. The smooth typing and precise cursor control make multitasking easier, improving productivity for both work and study.Stylus Pen SupportPen in hand, Creativity ExpandConnect a stylus pen for smooth, responsive writing and drawing. Whether you're taking notes, sketching ideas, or marking up documents, every stroke feels natural, making creativity and productivity effortless.Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5GEffortless Speed, Seamless MultitaskingWith the Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200, ZENO 10 delivers power and efficiency in one. Switch apps, multitask, and run demanding workloads without slowdown—smooth, seamless, and built for both productivity and play.Up to 24GB RAM + 256GB ROM+ 2TB TF Card SupportNever Delete, Always KeepWith up to 24GB RAM (8GB RAM + 16GB Expansion), ZENO 10 delivers smooth multitasking and fast app switching without limits. With up to 256GB ROM and 2TB TF card support, you get endless space for photos, videos, and files—keeping everything you need right at your fingertips.16MP Rear CameraEvery Shot Tells Your StoryWhether capturing travel landscapes, friends’ gatherings, or night streets, the 16MP rear camera with autofocus and 4x zoom freezes every memorable moment effortlessly.Google LensSee. Scan. Discover.Instantly identify objects, translate text, and explore the world around you with Google Lens’s powerful AI-powered visual search.13 MP Front CameraSelfies That Shine NaturallyThe 13MP front camera with face fill light captures natural, radiant selfies and crystal-clear video calls effortlessly.Face UnlockLook. Unlock. Go.Unlock your tablet instantly with facial recognition, combining speed, convenience, and top-levelsecurity for a smarter daily experience.1080p FHD Video RecordingRecord Life in Full Clarity.Whether on travel adventures, friends’ gatherings, or everyday fun, 1080p FHD video captures every memorable moment vividly.All-in-One Camera ModesFlexible Modes for Stunning ShotsSwitch effortlessly between HDR, Night, Portrait, and Beauty modes—your camera adapts to lighting and scenes, ensuring clear, vibrant, and share-worthy shots anytime, anywhere.Long-Lasting 8800mAh BatteryFrom Sunrise to Sunset, Always OnExperience all-day freedom with an 8800mAh battery. Stream music, game, or scroll endlessly without interruption. From morning routines to late-night chats, your device stays charged when you need it most.18W Fast ChargingCharge in Minutes, Power for HoursSay goodbye to long charging waits. 18W rapid charge powers your phone in minutes, keeping you connected for calls, gaming, or streaming. Perfect for life on the go—never run out of power again. 11-inch FHD+ 90Hz Refresh Rate Display Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5G Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 Support AI Tablet Powered by ChatGPT, Gemini & DeepSeek

Smart, Fast, Always OnWhether playing music in the living room, checkingrecipes in the kitchen, or pulling up files at work, just say the word, and ZENO 10 responds instantly. Voice wakeup, real-time interaction, on-screen assistance, and global control create a seamless smart life.Industry’s Only Self-Developed AI AppsYour AI Studio — A Creative Universe of Text, Image, Video & MusicFrom writing, art, photo editing, and video creation to music composing, four AI apps cover it all. Study, work, and entertainment become seamless, with inspiration flowing freely and smart creativity always within reach.Hi Doki AppSearch, write, analyze, and study—all in one app.ImageX App18+ Pro Tools to edit, retouch, colorize, and transform photos with ease.VidGen AppText-to-videos, effects, and animations—all at your fingertips.Soundle AppWrite a few words, and AI composes your music.11” FHD+ 90Hz Immersive DisplayFrom Movies to Games, Every Detail Comes AliveFeast your eyes on an expansive 11” FHD+ IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. ZENO 10 delivers buttery-smooth visuals and vibrant clarity, transforming your gaming and streaming into a captivating visual experience that pulls you right into the action.Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort ScreenGentle on Eyes, Vivid in ViewExtended screen time may cause eye fatigue. ZENO 10 features a Low Blue Light & Eye Comfort Screen, reducing eye strain while keeping visuals vivid for work, streaming, gaming, or reading in any lighting condition.Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 SupportYour Cinema with Stereo Sound and Crystal-Clear ViewBring the cinema home with four powerful stereo speakers delivering immersive surround sound. Combined with 1080P Widevine L1 support, every movie and series comes to life with stunning clarity, making ZENO 10 the ultimate entertainment hub.Split Screen 2.0Split Your Screen, Multiply Your ProductivitySay goodbye to constantly switching apps. With Split Screen 2.0, run two apps simultaneously—whether taking notes while researching or chatting while watching videos—effortlessly multitask and double your productivity.PC Mode 2.0PC Windows on Tap, Multitask in a SnapAll-new PC Mode 2.0 allows you to work with multiple independent windows just like a PC. Effortlessly juggle multiple tasks and apps at the same time—PC Mode 2.0 brings true desktop-level efficiency to ZENO 10.Pre-installed WPS OfficeInstant Office, Anytime AccessThe pre-installed WPS Office delivers a PC-like experience for editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. Whether writing reports, analyzing data, or preparing presentations, you can start working anytime, anywhere.Wireless Keyboard & Mouse SupportWork Smarter, Control FasterPair a wireless keyboard and mouse to unlock PC Mode 2.0, turning ZENO 10 into a true desktop-style workspace. The smooth typing and precise cursor control make multitasking easier, improving productivity for both work and study.Stylus Pen SupportPen in hand, Creativity ExpandConnect a stylus pen for smooth, responsive writing and drawing. Whether you're taking notes, sketching ideas, or marking up documents, every stroke feels natural, making creativity and productivity effortless.Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5GEffortless Speed, Seamless MultitaskingWith the Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200, ZENO 10 delivers power and efficiency in one. Switch apps, multitask, and run demanding workloads without slowdown—smooth, seamless, and built for both productivity and play.Up to 24GB RAM + 256GB ROM+ 2TB TF Card SupportNever Delete, Always KeepWith up to 24GB RAM (8GB RAM + 16GB Expansion), ZENO 10 delivers smooth multitasking and fast app switching without limits. With up to 256GB ROM and 2TB TF card support, you get endless space for photos, videos, and files—keeping everything you need right at your fingertips.16MP Rear CameraEvery Shot Tells Your StoryWhether capturing travel landscapes, friends’ gatherings, or night streets, the 16MP rear camera with autofocus and 4x zoom freezes every memorable moment effortlessly.Google LensSee. Scan. Discover.Instantly identify objects, translate text, and explore the world around you with Google Lens’s powerful AI-powered visual search.13 MP Front CameraSelfies That Shine NaturallyThe 13MP front camera with face fill light captures natural, radiant selfies and crystal-clear video calls effortlessly.Face UnlockLook. Unlock. Go.Unlock your tablet instantly with facial recognition, combining speed, convenience, and top-levelsecurity for a smarter daily experience.1080p FHD Video RecordingRecord Life in Full Clarity.Whether on travel adventures, friends’ gatherings, or everyday fun, 1080p FHD video captures every memorable moment vividly.All-in-One Camera ModesFlexible Modes for Stunning ShotsSwitch effortlessly between HDR, Night, Portrait, and Beauty modes—your camera adapts to lighting and scenes, ensuring clear, vibrant, and share-worthy shots anytime, anywhere.Long-Lasting 8800mAh BatteryFrom Sunrise to Sunset, Always OnExperience all-day freedom with an 8800mAh battery. Stream music, game, or scroll endlessly without interruption. From morning routines to late-night chats, your device stays charged when you need it most.18W Fast ChargingCharge in Minutes, Power for HoursSay goodbye to long charging waits. 18W rapid charge powers your phone in minutes, keeping you connected for calls, gaming, or streaming. Perfect for life on the go—never run out of power again. 11-inch FHD+ 90Hz Refresh Rate Display Octa-core UNISOC Tiger T8200 5G Quad Box Speakers & 1080P Widevine L1 Support AI Tablet Powered by ChatGPT, Gemini & DeepSeek

Taking the Risk is Hilary Bradt’s engaging, insightful, amusing and sometimes alarming memoir about serendipitous adventures in travel and publishing. A travel industry trailblazer who co-founded Bradt Guides, Hilary looks back on 50 years of escapades, surprises, mishaps, disasters and success. From her first solo trip aged three (on a British beach), she revisits six decades of hitch-hiking, feeding the travel habit by working abroad, and starting a successful travel-publishing company where knowing nothing proved a surprising asset.Barely into her twenties, Hilary Bradt thumbed lifts around the Middle East for three months before spending four years working and travelling in the US. Between 1973 and 1976 Hilary explored, and worked in, South America and Africa with her then husband George (an American), often journeying through literally uncharted territory in their quest to find new hiking routes: discovering an ancient trail to Machu Picchu unexpectedly inspired their first guidebook.From 1977 the pair wrote several backpacking guides, and set up Bradt Guides. This was just as well, because Hilary’s career in occupational therapy ended when potential employers noticed that time taken off for travel exceeded periods of employment. During the 1980s, Bradt Guides grew and became successful – but that didn't stop Hilary travelling, including as a tour leader.Join Hilary as she relives the rigours of travel before the days of the internet or mobile phones, including smuggling her husband across an international border and frequently getting arrested despite efforts to be responsible tourists. Learn how Hilary’s lack of experience made the early days of publishing unlike those of any other successful publisher. Laugh (or cry) at Hilary’s ability to court media disasters while seeking the limelight, including waving around condoms on BBC TV.Taking the Risk comprises the collected stories of an inveterate, intrepid traveller whose joyous exploration of the world has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people – anyone who has ever owned a Bradt Guide. A unique book from a unique individual, it will delight anyone who has ever travelled or ever wondered what goes into making the books we read. Engaging memoir about serendipitous adventures in travel and publishing from a travel industry trailblazer. Hilary Bradt looks back on 50 years of escapades, surprises, mishaps, disasters and success. Contains stories from six decades of hitch-hiking, tour leading and living in the USA, South America, the Falklands and Africa. <br><br> Autorid: Hilary Bradt <br>

Anthony Speelman is the doyen of English art dealers specializing in Dutch Golden Age art. Vividly written and handsomely illustrated, his memoirs offer fascinating insight into the sometimes secretive world of Old Masters. This book will appeal not only to dealers, collectors and others in the fine art world, but also to would-be collectors eager for a glimpse behind the curtain. These memoirs cover a lifetime of dealing in Old Masters at the very highest level. Speelmans career started under the guidance of his father Edward, whose own biography has much to tell. Over the years, Speelman has sold paintings to many of the worlds greatest collectors, including Norton Simon, Paul Mellon, Baron Thyssen, Harold Samuel, Charles Clore and the Wrightsmans in New York, along with world renowned museums such as the Getty, the Louvre and the National Gallery, London, among many others. He writes about his encounters with these eminent bodies in a light-hearted style, sometimes amusing, always extremely interesting including an anecdote about a recent meeting with a Chinese billionaire with a penchant for fine wine. The two monkeys in the title refer to two paintings of a monkey holding a peach by George Stubbs, the outstanding English animal painter. Anthony describes how he discovered one of these masterpieces as a sleeper in a Sothebys sale. Early in his career Anthonys rooms in Piccadilly were broken into and a number of paintings stolen, including a George Stubbs painting of a spaniel. An intriguing tale follows, ending with the paintings recovered some eighteen months later after a failed blackmail attempt on the part of the thieves. Amongst his accomplishments, Speelman was for many years chairman of the vetting committee at the annual Maastricht art fair. He describes the working of the committees which ensure that all works exhibited are correctly described. Still active in the art world, he is currently chairman of the vetting committee of the prestigious annual Masterpiece art fair in London. Other chapters detail Speelmans travels to California, New York and Paris, his interest in gastronomy and his thrilling adventures in the world of horseracing. The book is beautifully illustrated with examples of works that have passed through the authors hands. The wide range of illustrations is not limited to Dutch art and includes works by Canaletto, Stubbs, Raphael, Tiepolo, Melendez and other Old Masters. <br><br> Autorid: Anthony Speelman <br>

An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read! The parapsychic duel between Nagi and Sensei on Guicheng Island is over, leaving the physical and mental landscape an utter ruin. Now our attention turns suddenly to three years in the past Here, Nagi is Senseis prize student, a prodigy whom no classmate can match. What events led to Nagi and his sister fleeing the academy and incurring the wrath of the worlds deadliest being? <br><br> Autorid: Manabu Yashiro <br>

An assassin in the world"s deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read! The parapsychic duel between Nagi and Sensei on Guicheng Island is over, leaving the physical and mental landscape an utter ruin. Now our attention turns suddenly to three years in the past… Here, Nagi is Sensei’s prize student, a prodigy whom no classmate can match. What events led to Nagi and his sister fleeing the academy and incurring the wrath of the world’s deadliest being?

An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read!The parapsychic duel between Nagi and Sensei on Guicheng Island is over, leaving the physical and mental landscape an utter ruin. Now our attention turns suddenly to three years in the past… Here, Nagi is Sensei’s prize student, a prodigy whom no classmate can match. What events led to Nagi and his sister fleeing the academy and incurring the wrath of the world’s deadliest being? <br><br> Autorid: Manabu Yashiro <br>

An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read! The parapsychic duel between Nagi and Sensei on Guicheng Island is over, leaving the physical and mental landscape an utter ruin. Now our attention turns suddenly to three years in the past… Here, Nagi is Sensei’s prize student, a prodigy whom no classmate can match. What events led to Nagi and his sister fleeing the academy and incurring the wrath of the world’s deadliest being?

An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read! The parapsychic duel between Nagi and Sensei on Guicheng Island is over, leaving the physical and mental landscape an utter ruin. Now our attention turns suddenly to three years in the past… Here, Nagi is Sensei’s prize student, a prodigy whom no classmate can match. What events led to Nagi and his sister fleeing the academy and incurring the wrath of the world’s deadliest being?

An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga that fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro will kill to read! The parapsychic duel between Nagi and Sensei on Guicheng Island is over, leaving the physical and mental landscape an utter ruin. Now our attention turns suddenly to three years in the past… Here, Nagi is Sensei’s prize student, a prodigy whom no classmate can match. What events led to Nagi and his sister fleeing the academy and incurring the wrath of the world’s deadliest being?

The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary Insects Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with natures finely knit system and our everyday lives. In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world. <br><br> Autorid: Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, Lucy Moffatt <br>

Cia Anderson starts eighth grade desperate to fit in, but is drawn back into the world of magic and fairy tales when she discovers the Evil Queen's latest scheme and sets off on a cross-continental adventure. Starting the eighth grade, Cia Anderson, who fights fairytale characters, just wants to fit in, but when she discovers a plot by the Evil Queen to steal the talents of kids all over the world, she sets off on a cross-continental adventure to stop her. Simultaneous eBook. Disney’s Twisted Tales meets the Half Upon a Time trilogy in this action-packed second book in the fantasy middle grade Unraveled series following best friends Cia and Romy as they go to Paris to take on the evil queen.Cia Anderson has just started eighth grade. She’s worried about what to wear, whether or not the boy she had a crush on will ever talk to her again, and how her classmates would act if they knew that she’d spent the end of seventh grade fighting fairy tale characters. Her best friend, Romy, thinks it makes Cia cool, but Cia’s not so sure. She just wants to fit in. But when Cia discovers a plot by the Evil Queen to steal the talents of kids all over the world, she realizes that she’s the only one who can stop it. Cia, Romy, and a classmate they accidently kidnap set off on a cross-continental adventure to thwart the queen, enlisting the help of a treacherous goblin, a fairy tale princess, and a shapeshifting storyteller. And along the way, Cia might just discover that magic is stronger and scarier than she ever thought and that the Evil Queen is not the only one they have to worry about <br><br> Autorid: Cathy O'Neill <br>

The new breed of American fast aircraft carriers could make thirty-three knots, and each carried almost 100 strike aircraft. Brought together as Task Force 58, also known as the Fast Carrier Task Force, this awesome armada at times comprised more than 100 ships carrying more than 100,000 men afloat. By 1945, more than 1,000-combat aircraft, fighters, dive- and torpedo-bombers could be launched in under an hour. The fast carriers were a revolution in naval warfare - it was a time when naval power moved away from the big guns of the battleship to air power projected at sea. Battleships were eventually subordinated to supporting and protecting the fast carriers, of which, at its peak, Task Force 58 had a total of seventeen. This book covers the birth of naval aviation, the appearance of the first modern carriers in the 1920s, through to the famous surprise six-carrier _Kid? Butai_ Japanese raid against Pearl Harbor on 8 December 1941 and then the early US successes of 1942 at the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. The fast carriers allowed America, in late 1942 and early 1943, to finally move from bitter defence against the Japanese expansionist onslaught, to mounting her own offensive to retake the Pacific. Task Force 58 swept west and north from the Solomon Islands to the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, neutralising Truk in Micronesia, and Palau in the Caroline islands, before the vital Mariana Islands operations, the Battle of Saipan, the first battle of the Philippine Sea and the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. The strikes by Task Force 58 took Allied forces across the Pacific, to the controversial Battle of Leyte Gulf and to Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Task Force 58 had opened the door to the Japanese home islands themselves - allowing US bombers to finally get close enough to launch the devastating nuclear bombing raids on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Task Force 58 participated in virtually all the US Navy's major battles in the Pacific theatre during the last two years of the war. Having spent many years investigating naval shipwrecks across the Pacific, many the result of the devastating effectiveness of Task Force 58, diver and shipwreck author Rod Macdonald has created the most detailed account to date of the fast carrier strike force, the force that brought Japan to its knees and brought the Second World War to its crashing conclusion. <br><br> Autorid: Rod Macdonald <br>

Kami Garcia (Beautiful Creatures) and artist Gabriel Picolo, New York Times bestselling creators of the Teen Titans graphic novel series, lead the teen team on the action-adventure of a lifetime. DC Comics is proud to present new editions of the series featuring connecting covers with metallic foil detail. When the books are lined up in publication order, Picolo"s cover art will form a single image!If you haven"t jumped on board this bestselling series, this is the moment to start collecting!A New York Times bestseller!USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller!Garfield Logan has spent his entire life being overlooked. Even in a small town like Eden, Georgia, the seventeen-year-old with green streaks in his hair can"t find a way to stand out--and the clock is ticking. Senior year is almost over. If Gar doesn"t find a way to impress the social elite at Bull Creek High School, he will never know what it"s like to matter. Gar"s best friends, Stella and Tank, can"t understand why he cares what other people think, and they miss their funny, pizza-loving, video game-obsessed best friend.Then Gar accepts a wild dare out of the blue. It impresses the popular kids, and his social status soars. But other things are changing, too. Gar grows six inches overnight. His voice drops, and suddenly, he"s stronger and faster. He"s finally getting everything he wanted, but his newfound popularity comes at a price. Gar has to work harder to impress his new friends. The dares keep getting bigger, and the stakes keep getting higher.When Gar realizes the extent of his physical changes, he has to dig deep and face the truth about himself--and the people who truly matter--before his life spirals out of control.

Kami Garcia (Beautiful Creatures) and artist Gabriel Picolo, New York Times bestselling creators of the Teen Titans graphic novel series, lead the teen team on the action-adventure of a lifetime. DC Comics is proud to present new editions of the series featuring connecting covers with metallic foil detail. When the books are lined up in publication order, Picolo's cover art will form a single image!If you haven't jumped on board this bestselling series, this is the moment to start collecting!A New York Times bestseller!USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller!Garfield Logan has spent his entire life being overlooked. Even in a small town like Eden, Georgia, the seventeen-year-old with green streaks in his hair can't find a way to stand out--and the clock is ticking. Senior year is almost over. If Gar doesn't find a way to impress the social elite at Bull Creek High School, he will never know what it's like to matter. Gar's best friends, Stella and Tank, can't understand why he cares what other people think, and they miss their funny, pizza-loving, video game-obsessed best friend.Then Gar accepts a wild dare out of the blue. It impresses the popular kids, and his social status soars. But other things are changing, too. Gar grows six inches overnight. His voice drops, and suddenly, he's stronger and faster. He's finally getting everything he wanted, but his newfound popularity comes at a price. Gar has to work harder to impress his new friends. The dares keep getting bigger, and the stakes keep getting higher.When Gar realizes the extent of his physical changes, he has to dig deep and face the truth about himself--and the people who truly matter--before his life spirals out of control. <br><br> Autorid: Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo <br>

Leonardo leads, Donatello does machines, Raphael is cool but rude, Michelangelo is a party dude! The animated Turtles of the original cartoon are back! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles first appeared in 1984, but it wasn’t until 1987 that a catchy theme song and action-packed cartoon helped make them a global phenomenon! Now, in this miniseries, discover four “lost episodes” that follow in the radical two-toed footsteps of the classic animated series.First, an unexpected power surge leaves the brothers trapped in a virtual training program, facing digital versions of their most fearsome foes, in “VR in Deep Trouble”! Next, a mysterious piece of tech transforms one of Krang’s stone soldiers into a power ballad–belting rockstar, but how long will the change last? It’s a hair metal adventure “For Those About to Rock”! Then Casey Jones gets superpowers, and he can’t wait to up his crime-fighting game. But when Raph and the others learn his powers come at a cost, can they convince “Super Casey” to give them up? And finally, when Baxter Stockman injects Splinter with microscopic mousers, Donny will have to shrink himself down to save his sensei, in “Big Trouble in Master Splinter”!Writer Erik Burnham (Ghostbusters, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero—Saturday Morning Adventures) authentically captures ’80s pop culture so that it holds true for longtime fans while immediately appealing to today’s younger audience, and artist Tim Lattie nails the cartoon’s signature look. Grab a slice and settle in with the world’s most fearsome fighting team, the heroes in a half shell! Cowabunga!

A compendium of rare cross-cultural and historical accounts of extrasensory perception Provides accounts of ESP ranging from ancient Greek myth, traditional North and South American, African, and Polynesian stories to individuals like Rumi, Charles Dickens, and Carl Jung Considers unexplained ESP-related happenings, including bilocation, the ability to locate lost items, early knowledge of ones own death, and perceptions regarding the well-being of loved ones Whether a premonition of an impending event, a warning of potential danger, or an unlikely synchronistic experience, such things are surprisingly common, even if they often cannot be clearly explained. Taking readers on a historical and cross-cultural voyage through extrasensory experiences, Daniel Bourke documents, contextualizes, and sheds light on these mysterious phenomena. From the plains of Peru and the haunted highlands of Scotland to the snowy taiga forests of the Far North and the Indigenous cultures of Australia and America, Bourke examines the strange psychic occurrences that seem to appear in all places, at all times. These include instances of bilocation, premonitions about the coming of visitors, intuitions of the location of lost items or treasures, the discovery of cures by telepathic means, and even accurate pre-perceptions about ones own demise or the perilous situation of a loved one. He looks at the renowned Greek seers, including Iamos, who announced the death of Hercules at the moment it occurred; the far-reaching visions of the shaman in a trance who might warn his tribe of danger; and the witches, wizards, and heroes of legend and romance who were privy to secret knowledge through magical means. Bourkes survey incorporates rare accounts from people all around the world and across the ages, including figures like Rumi, Saint Anthony, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and Carl Jung. Shedding light on our cultural and mythic past, Bourke shows that wherever you look in the world, whatever culture or time, telepathic tales are unfolding all around us. <br><br> Autorid: Daniel Bourke, Gregory Shushan <br>

Soon to be a show on Hulu! Texas Hold'em: A Wild Cards Novel is an adventure in the bestselling shared-universe science fiction superhero series, edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin.San Antonio, home of the Alamo, is also host to the nation's top high school jazz competition, and the musicians at Xavier Desmond High are excited to outplay their rivals. They are also jokers, kids with strange abilities and even stranger looks. On top of that, well, they are teenagers, apt for mischief, mishaps, and romantic misunderstandings.Michelle Pond, aka The Amazing Bubbles, thinks that her superhero (and supermom) know-how has prepared her to chaperone the event. But when her students start going wayward, she’ll soon discover the true meaning of “Don't mess with Texas.”Texas Hold'em features the writing talents of David Anthony Durham (Acacia Trilogy), Max Gladstone (the Craft Sequence), Victor Milan (Dinosaur Lords series), Diana Rowland (Kara Gillian and White Trash Zombie series), Walton Simons, Caroline Spector and William F. Wu.Rights to develop Wild Cards have been acquired by Universal Cable Productions, the team behind The Magicians and Mr. Robot, with the co-editor of Wild Cards, Melinda Snodgrass, as executive producer. The Wild Cards UniverseThe Original Triad#1 Wild Cards#2 Aces High#3 Jokers WildThe Puppetman Quartet#4: Aces Abroad#5: Down and Dirty#6: Ace in the Hole#7: Dead Man’s HandThe Rox Triad#8: One-Eyed Jacks#9: Jokertown Shuffle#10: Dealer’s Choice#11: Double Solitaire#12: Turn of the CardsThe Card Sharks Triad#13: Card Sharks#14: Marked Cards#15: Black Trump#16: Deuces Down#17: Death Draws FiveThe Committee Triad#18: Inside Straight#19: Busted Flush#20: Suicide KingsThe Fort Freak Triad#21: Fort Freak#22: Lowball#23: High StakesThe American Triad#24: Mississippi Roll#25: Low Chicago#26: Texas Hold 'Em <br><br> Autorid: George R.R. Martin <br>

Pull on your boots, stock up on baked beans, and limber up your slapstick skills: the most beloved duo of 1970s and 1980s cinema is back - celebrated in a sumptuous book patiently and passionately crafted over many years by Philippe Lombard.In the early 1970s, as the Italian Western flickered toward extinction, an unlikely pairing emerged from its final sparks and went on to conquer audiences worldwide. What began as playful western parodies soon evolved into riotous adventure comedies, carried by the irresistible on-screen chemistry of Carlo Pedersoli—better known as Bud Spencer—and Mario Girotti, a.k.a. Terence Hill.Together, they ignited a cultural phenomenon that endured for nearly two decades and sold hundreds of millions of cinema tickets across the globe. In Italy and Germany, they rose to the status of genuine icons. Their popularity was so immense that producers even attempted to replicate the magic by casting a lookalike duo, who went on to appear in no fewer than five films of their own.For millions of viewers, Bud Spencer and Terence Hill are a fixture of childhood and family life, from They Call Me Trinity to the unforgettable Watch Out, We're Mad!, Crime Busters, Odds and Evens, I'm for the Hippopotamus, and Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure - films first discovered in packed cinemas and endlessly revisited on television. The memory of these two big-hearted bruisers, their mischievous grins, and their gloriously choreographed brawls remains vivid in the hearts of multiple generations.The Adventures of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill retraces their remarkable journey and brings back a golden age of popular cinema: an era when cracking jokes and dishing out slaps like no one else could was all it took to win the hearts of audiences across generations.

The Royal Navy invented the aircraft carrier and most of the key innovations which have enabled carriers to remain effective, exploiting continuing changes in aircraft technology, from biplanes to supersonic jets. This work, in two volumes, tells (and explains) how that happened over more than a century of British carrier development, based largely on declassified official documents, both British and US.Major themes include British domination of the early years of carrier development, and the audacious and highly original plans for their use during World War I, which inspired later naval thinking on the potential of carrier aviation. The introduction of armoured flight decks in the 1930s was only the first of a sequence of British innovations, the most important of which made it possible for carriers to operate jet aircraft (the angled deck, the steam catapult, and the mirror landing sight). These British developments, particularly the steam catapult, were crucial to the survival of the US carrier force in the postwar era, to an extent often forgotten, and covered in the next volume (subtitled 'in the Cold War Era and Beyond' is to be published June 2025.)This book covers all British-built carriers, including those in Commonwealth and foreign service, with the historical context, both operational and technical, explained in detail, as is the connection to larger British national concerns. The book is heavily illustrated with photographs, but also reproduces official plans from the National Maritime Museum, many of which have never previously been published.

By Ursula K. Le GuinIntroduction by Donna HarawayImages by Lee Bul In The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction, visionary author Ursula K. Le Guin tells the story of human origin by redefining technology as a cultural carrier bag rather than a weapon of domination.Hacking the linear, progressive mode of the Techno-Heroic, the Carrier Bag Theory of human evolution proposes: 'before the tool that forces energy outward, we made the tool that brings energy home.’ Prior to the preeminence of sticks, swords and the Hero’s killing tools, our ancestors’ greatest invention was the container: the basket of wild oats, the medicine bundle, the net made of your own hair, the home, the shrine, the place that contains whatever is sacred. The recipient, the holder, the story. The bag of stars. This influential essay opens a portal to terra ignota, where the possibilities of human experience and knowledge can be discovered anew. Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (1929-2018) was a celebrated and beloved author of twenty-one novels, eleven volumes of short stories, four collections of essays, twelve children’s books, six volumes of poetry and four of translation. The breadth and imagination of her work earned her six Nebulas, nine Hugos and SFWA’s Grand Master, along with the PEN/Malamud and many other awards. In 2014 she was awarded the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2016 joined the short list of authors to be published in their lifetimes by the Library of America.In The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction, visionary author Ursula K. Le Guin tells the story of human origin by redefining technology as a cultural carrier bag rather than a weapon of domination.

Ambitieux ouvrage d’illustrations, Crumb Comic Covers rassemble plus de 200 couvertures de comics dessinées par Robert Crumb entre 1960 et 2008. De Zap Comics à Arcade en passant par American Splendor ou Weirdo, le livre retrace près de 50 ans de carrière et présente au lecteur une grande quantité de documents rares et inédits. Un travail d’édition titanesque qui a demandé plusieurs années de recherche, de restauration et de mise en couleur afin d’offrir une publication de qualité, fidèle aux dessins d’origine.Ces illustrations pleines d’humour et de cynisme permettent d’apprécier l’évolution du style de Robert Crumb - qui n’a cessé de se réinventer au fil des décennies - mais aussi d’admirer le travail de typographie à la main effectuée sur chaque titre. Les compositions inventives et les ornements détaillés offrent un fort impact visuel qui nous plonge instantanément dans l’univers foisonnant de l’auteur.Véritable voyage dans le temps, les couvertures des comics dessinées par Robert Crumb témoignent de l’histoire moderne de l’Amérique, depuis les rues froides de Cleveland jusqu’aux répressions anti-hippies de San Francisco. Elles permettent également de saisir toute l’importance de ces publications auto-éditées, tirées à peu d’exemplaires et souvent distribuées à la main, qui offrent à Crumb un terrain de liberté sans limite. Ainsi, il y développera ses personnages les plus célèbres, de Fritz the Cat à Mr Natural, mais aussi certains protagonistes moins connus et totalement barrés tels que le couple de hippies Edgar et Maryjane Crump. À découvrir de toute urgence !

This edition features a printed edge, color illustrations inside the cover, and ornate chapter headings.From USA Today and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Pippa Grant comes a witty road trip romcom about a billionaire on the run and the last woman on earth he wants in his passenger seat... That didn't turn out the way I planned it.All I wanted was five minutes with Oliver Cumberland to explain to him that proposing to my sister-again-is a bad idea.Instead, I'm now trapped in his car, on a cross-country road trip I didn't anticipate, attempting to talk the grumpy billionaire out of something much, much worse than an arranged marriage for business purposes.I don't care if Mr. Square Jaw McMoneyPants wants to give away his entire fortune and disappear to live out his life working the popcorn counter at a movie theater or whatever in Podunk, USA.But I do care that dozens of non-profits will lose their funding without Oliver in charge of his family's empire. After all, I work for one.I have to convince him to go home.But by the end of the first week of our (mis)adventure, one thing is becoming obvious:Oliver refusing to return home is the least of my problems.The fact that I'm starting to fall in love with my sister's ex is the real issue.The Grumpiest Billionaire is a runaway billionaire road trip romance featuring a man who's tired of taking responsibility for everyone around him, a woman who's made a lot of mistakes while on a lifelong mission to save the world, and a slew of unintended consequences that prove no good deed goes unpunished.

The Ickabog is coming... A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children's bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world's best storytellers. The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect - except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth, to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own. Could a myth unseat a beloved king? Could a myth bring a once happy country to its knees? Could a myth thrust two children into an adventure they didn't ask for and never expected? If you're feeling brave, step into the pages of this book to find out... A beautiful hardback edition, perfect for sharing and gift-giving. Brought to life with full-colour illustrations by the young winners of The Ickabog Illustration Competition. <br><br> Autorid: J.K. Rowling <br>

"The famous poem by Rudyard Kipling is based on the life of Jameson, and the suffering he endured as a result of the doomed raid that he and his Rhodesian and Bechuanaland policemen carried out against Paul Kruger's Transvaal Republic in 1896. In this engaging biography ... Ash recounts the life of this colonial statesman known as 'Dr Jim' or simply 'The Doctor'. He was an enigmatic man: when he died The Times estimated that his astonishing personal sway over his followers was equalled only by that of Parnell, the Irish patriot. During the fervour of the South African diamond rush Jameson established a small medical practice in Kimberley in 1878; it was here that he met and forged a lifelong friendship with Cecil John Rhodes. Jameson's thirst for adventure, coupled with Rhodes's dream of expanding the British Empire from the Cape to Cairo, led - under Royal Charter to the British South Africa Company - to the occupation of Mashonaland in 1890, with Jameson having laid the groundwork in his political dealings with Lobengula, king of the Matabele. And so began Jameson's rollercoaster adventure: from Administrator of Mashonaland, to the 'invasion' of Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique), the Matabele War and the infamous 'Jameson Raid' and his subsequent trial and incarceration in London. Despite the raid, Jameson had a successful political life. He died on 26 November 1917 in London. His body was laid in a vault at Kensal Green cemetery where it remained until the end of the First World War. Ian Colvin wrote in 1923 that Jameson's body was then 'carried to Rhodesia and on the 22nd of May, 1920, laid in a grave cut in the granite on the top of the mountain which Rhodes had called 'The View of the World' (in the Matopos Hills near Bulawayo), close beside thegrave of his friend'"--Back cover. If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too: If you can A rollicking biography of Dr Leander Starr Jameson-hero, rogue and rascal of Empire and the man who inspired Kipling to write this masterpiece, 'If' This famous poem by Rudyard Kipling is said to be based on the life of Jameson, and the suffering he endured as a result of the 1896 raid that he and his Rhodesian and Bechuanaland policemen carried out on Paul Kruger's Transvaal Republic. In this engaging biography in the style of Wilbur Smith-meets-Louis l'Amour, Ash recounts the life of this colonial statesman known as 'Dr Jim' or simply 'The Doctor'. He was an enigmatic man. When he died The Times estimated that his astonishing personal sway over his followers was equaled only by that of Parnell, the Irish patriot; from the fervor of the Kimberley diamond fields where he had established a small medical practice in 1878. It was through Jameson's relationship with Lobengula that the chief granted a concession to Rhodes' agents that led to the formation of the British South Africa Company. When the company proceeded to open up Mashonaland, Jameson joined the pioneer expedition of 1890. He was instrumental in securing the greater part of what would eventually become Mozambique for the Portuguese who were laying claim to it and in 1893 was named administrator of Mashonaland, playing a key role in the First Matabele War. Despite his many escapades and adventures Jameson is probably most known for his role in 'The Jameson Raid'. Despite the raid, Jameson had a successful political life. He died on 26 November 1917 in London. His body was laid in a vault at Kensal Green Cemetery where it remained until the end of the First World War. Ian Colvin (1923) writes that Jameson's body was then "... carried to Rhodesia and on 22 May 1920, laid in a grave cut in the granite on the top of the mountain which Rhodes had called 'The View of the World', close beside the grave of his friend. <br><br> Autorid: Chris Ash <br>

Welcome to The Sauce Bible: A Complete Guide to Flavorful Sauces for Every Dish, your essential companion in the art and science of sauce-making. Sauces have the unique power to transform dishes, adding depth, harmony, and excitement to even the simplest ingredients. From the velvety smoothness of a classic béchamel to the vibrant punch of a fresh chimichurri, sauces elevate cooking into an art form that delights the senses and satisfies the soul.This book is crafted for cooks of all levels. Whether you're a home cook eager to enhance your everyday meals, a culinary enthusiast curious about mastering classic techniques, or a seasoned chef looking for fresh inspiration, The Sauce Bible is here to guide you. Each chapter breaks down the essentials of sauce-making with accessible explanations, detailed recipes, and practical tips. We'll start with the foundational sauces-sometimes called "mother sauces"-that serve as building blocks for a range of variations. From there, you'll explore sauces tailored for meats, fish, vegetables, and even desserts.Why Sauces MatterSauces do more than simply "cover" food. They highlight flavors, add contrast, create harmony, and give each dish its signature finish. A well-made sauce enhances the natural qualities of a dish, adding richness to roasted meats, brightness to fresh vegetables, and sweetness or tanginess to desserts. The right sauce can transform a plate into an experience, offering balance and variety in every bite.What You'll Find InsideIn The Sauce Bible, each chapter is designed to bring out your inner chef:Foundations and Techniques: Learn the basics of thickening, seasoning, and flavor-balancing to create sauces with the perfect consistency and taste.Step-by-Step Recipes: Each sauce recipe includes clear instructions and ingredient variations, giving you the confidence to tackle everything from béchamel to caramel.Pairing Suggestions: Discover which sauces pair best with different dishes-whether it's a rich red wine reduction for steak or a light lemon butter sauce for fish.Fixing Common Mistakes: Find solutions to common sauce-making issues, such as avoiding lumps, fixing broken sauces, and balancing flavors.A Journey in FlavorSauce-making is an adventure in flavor, texture, and creativity. As you explore each recipe, allow yourself to experiment and make it your own. A dash of extra herbs, a pinch of spice, or a twist of citrus can add your unique signature to each sauce.So grab a whisk, turn up the heat, and let The Sauce Bible be your guide to the incredible world of sauces. May each page inspire you to bring more flavor, excitement, and artistry into your kitchen!

Every one of the world's half a million tennis courts is, at its most basic, an identical blank canvas: a 78-foot by 36-foot rectangle, divided by a 3-foot-high net in its centre, and marked with eleven straight lines. But add in the elements of surface, space, wind, acoustics, crowds, shadows, humidity, and even air density, and every tennis court is unique-a work of art. And some are masterpieces. Nick Pachelli curates and profiles 200 of the world's most beautiful, iconic, significant, alluring, and idiosyncratic tennis courts from across the globe, each breathtakingly photographed. He explores the heavyweights, including Wimbledon's All England Lawn Tennis Club, which employs a hawk to keep stray birds from soiling the meticulous lawns. Arthur Ashe, the Grandstand, and Court 17 in Flushing, Queens, where hundreds of thousands of tennis fans gather every summer for the US Open. And there's Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland-Garros, whose clay seems to take on a different shade-burnt orange, burnt red, burgundy, umber-every time you see it. We visit far-flung treasures, such as Waiheke Tennis Club in New Zealand, where you'll need to take a plane, then a ferry, then a car or bus, and then walk before arriving there. Indoor marvels, including the Tennis Club de Belgique, which evokes the hushed, reverent feeling of a theatre, with skylights illuminating the court and leaving the spectators in the shadows. Hidden jewels, such as the tiny Tennis Club San Stin in Venice, a secret, single outdoor clay court tucked away behind a villa and a 15-foot wall shrouded with vines. There are urban courts, including the Knickerbocker Field Club, deep in the heart of Flatbush, Brooklyn. Academies, like Rafael Nadal's tennis temple in Mallorca, Spain. And the extreme: a single court completely isolated in the wilds of Scotland; a court in northern Spain revealed when the tide goes out, the sand hardens, and the metallic plates that serve as lines re-emerge; and a court in Kenya made out of termite mounds. Throughout, Pachelli not only conducts a masterful, once-in-a-lifetime tour of the world's best courts, but in his writing does something equally immersive: He captures the real passion-some might say obsession-that tennis inspires. Because it's on the court, no matter how grandiose or mundane, whether in an exotic locale or around the corner, where tennis players truly see themselves. Where we come face-to-face with our temperament, our drive, our frustration, our bliss, our longing. "This book made me fall in love with tennis all over again." Rennae Stubbs, former world No. 1 and six-time Grand Slam champion "How had I been so blind? I'd seen a tennis court as an arrangement of lines, neat boxes, a net. This book reveals so much more: spaces within spaces, quirks and surfaces, shadows and light, and the communities most of all. What a gift. I won't look at the game the same way again." Louisa Thomas, staff writer, The New Yorker "A pure pleasure to read and peruse." Christopher Clarey, New York Times bestselling author "From Kent to Kenya, Marrakech to Melbourne. Indoors, outdoors. Seaside and underground. Pachelli captures the magic in this masterful book, which celebrates not just tennis, but this topspinning orb we call planet Earth." Jon Wertheim, New York Times bestselling author and correspondent for 60 Minutes "I've been around tennis all over the world, and this book truly speaks to the beauty and importance of tennis courts, whether at tennis academies or remote public courts. Every tennis player and fan will enjoy this book." Patrick Mouratoglou, world-renowned tennis coach and founder of Mouratoglou Academy "This book contains hundreds of beautifully photographed tennis courts. The real joy, though, is found in the stories that unfold about each one." Katrina M. Adams, author and former president of the USTA "Detailing the remote and far-removed to the legendary courts that have hosted the most storied events in tennis history, this gorgeous book lends us a lens to encounter the world." Caitlin Thompson, founder of Racquet magazine "Can't travel right now? No worries; Nick Pachelli has got you covered. My recommendation: Open the book to a random page and start dreaming away. And who knows? One day you may find yourself exactly there. A truly dreamy book!" Andrea Petkovic, former top-10 professional tennis player, host, and writer "A stunning celebration of tennis that speaks to the heart of anyone with a passion for a pastime."Tom Coyne, New York Times bestselling author <br><br> Autorid: Nick Pachelli <br>

The Vickers Wellington bomber, affectionately known as the "Wimpy," may not enjoy the fame of the Avro Lancaster or the glamour of the American Flying Fortress, but it was one of the most important and versatile aircraft of the Second World War. With its revolutionary geodetic framework, designed by the brilliant Barnes Wallis, and its reputation for toughness in combat, the Wellington became the backbone of Britain's Bomber Command during the critical early years of the conflict. It flew thousands of missions, adapted to countless roles, and helped buy the time needed for heavier four-engined bombers to come into service.This book takes you on a journey through ten fascinating facts that reveal why the Wellington deserves far greater recognition. From its ingenious structure and record-breaking production numbers to its role in propaganda, anti-submarine warfare, and training thousands of Allied aircrews, the Wellington was far more than a stopgap bomber. It was a symbol of resilience, ingenuity, and sacrifice.You will discover how:Barnes Wallis applied lessons from airships to create a lattice-like "geodetic" structure that gave the Wellington its extraordinary durability.The same engineer who invented the "bouncing bomb" first tested his ideas with the Wellington.Over 11,000 aircraft rolled off British production lines, making it the most produced bomber of the war.The Wellington carried the brunt of Britain's early bombing offensive and made up over half the force in the famous "Thousand Bomber" raid on Cologne.Adapted for Coastal Command, it became a fearsome submarine hunter, fitted with radar, depth charges, and the famous Leigh Light.Its toughness was legendary - crews often brought back Wellingtons with gaping holes, shredded wings, or burned-out engines.In 1943, workers at Vickers Broughton built a Wellington from start to finish in just under 24 hours in a stunning feat of wartime propaganda.The bomber served not just in combat but as a mine-layer, transport, trainer, and testbed for experimental radar and even early jet engines.Crews from across the Commonwealth - Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa - and even exiled nations like Poland and Free France flew and fought in Wellingtons.One aircraft, preserved by the cold depths of Loch Ness after a 1940 crash, was recovered in 1986 and now stands as a lasting memorial at Brooklands Museum.Each chapter blends history, engineering, and the personal stories of the men who flew the "Wimpy." You'll encounter the dangers of night raids over Germany, the monotony of anti-submarine patrols across the Atlantic, and the endurance of a machine that could still fly home half-destroyed.Though overshadowed by the Lancaster in popular memory, the Wellington was every bit as vital to the Allied war effort. It gave Britain a fighting chance when the nation stood alone, it trained a generation of airmen, and it proved the genius of British engineering under fire.This is not just the story of an aircraft. It is the story of resilience in the darkest of times - of an unsung hero of Bomber Command that carried the hopes of a nation on its broad wings.Whether you are a student of aviation history, a military enthusiast, or simply curious about the machines that shaped the Second World War, this book offers a concise, vivid, and engaging account of the Wellington bomber's remarkable legacy.

Discover the big ideas in conservation that have transformed the world around us From the first national parks, through ambitious schemes such as tackling the ozone hole, and recent global movements such as the school strikes for climate, humans have made huge progress in their plans to protect the natural world. The Greatest Ideas in Conservation takes you on a journey through the most influential environmental ideas and inventions of the past 100 years, exploring different people, projects and approaches that have helped to heal our planet. From Apollo 11's historic flight to the wonders of the world wide web, the world has changed beyond recognition in the past hundred years. Think Big takes a close-up look at the amazing ideas that have transformed the way we all live. Each spread explores a big idea in greater depth, explaining how it came to be and what evolved from it and assessing its impact on the world today. 'Genius' panels highlight the great thinkers behind the ideas, from scientists to inventors, environmentalists and engineers. Each book includes carefully selected activities designed to inspire readers aged 9 and older and encourage them to nurture their own 'big thinking' and entrepreneurial spirit. Contents: National parks Clean Air Act DDT ban Earth Day Project Tiger Ozone hole Svalbard Global Seed Vault The Ocean Cleanup Desert Sunlight Solar Farm The Paris Agreement School strike for climate Biodegradable plastic <br><br> Autorid: Izzi Howell <br>

Get ready for your next photography adventure with the DarkLight Backpack, a high-performance camera bag designed for both urban and field use. Equipped with a laser-cut MOLLE panel and tactical webbing rails, this bag lets you customize your gear setup with ease. Add Think Tank modular pouches to expand your carrying capacity, making sure you´re prepared for any photographic mission. Gear up for your next photo mission with the DarkLight Backpack, an advanced photo rucksack engineered for urban and field deployments. Built with a laser-cut MOLLE panel and tactical webbing rails, this rucksack allows you to configure your loadout with precision. Attach Think Tank modular pouches seamlessly to expand your carry capacity, ensuring you’re ready for any photographic operation. KEY FEATURES: Laser-cut MOLLE panel on front panel provides attachment points for capacity expansion and flexibility Tactical webbing rails on the side enable you to attach Think Tank modular pouches Back-panel access to your camera gear without taking the bag off, allowing you to work out of the bag without getting your harness GRUNGY! Adds security when traveling since your camera gear is protected behind your back Top opening enables easy access to camera gear Plush, air mesh-covered harness system ensures optimum comfort and moisture control Top zippered pocket on the lid is great for wallet, phone and other small items Tablet Carry: 14L: Front pocket fits an 8” tablet / 20L: Front pocket fits a 10” tablet and a 16” Macbook Pro in the back panel Zippered pocket inside front pocket for keys and other small items Right side pocket with web cinch fits a water bottle or tripod using upper and lower compression straps with SR buckles for added security Airmesh covered lumbar support and rear panel for all-day comfort Luggage handle pass-through on rear panel Highest quality YKK RC zippers with ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or frozen fingers Adjustable dividers accommodate large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items Top grab handle Hook and loop strips on front panel for custom morale patches Removable waist belt: 14L is 1.5” webbing / 20L is padded All materials are treated with a PFC-free DWR-0 coating for maximum water resistance with the lowest environmental impact Rain cover included for heavy downpours Meets most international and U.S. carry-on requirements and will fit under most airline seats Check with your airline for current carry-on requirements WHAT FITS in a DarkLight 20L Holds two bodies with lenses attached and 2–3 lenses, or one body with lens attached plus 3–5 lenses Maximum lens size: 300mm f/2.8 or 150–600mm f/5–6.3 attached to a body Example: Sony A1 gripped body with 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 mounted, 24-70mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, EDC Tech Pouch 10, Flash Example: FujiFilm GFX 100 with 32-64mm f/4 mounted, 110mm f/4, 65mm f/1.4, DJI Mavic Pro and controller, Flash Example: Nikon Z8 mounted to 70-200mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8, 14-24mm f/2.8, 85mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.2, 105mm f/2.8 Macro, 85mm f/1.8, Flash SPECIFICATIONS DarkLight 20L External Dimensions: 53 x 30.5 x 21.6 cm Interior Dimensions: 47 x 27.9 x 12.7 cm Total Volume: 20 Liters Weight: 1.54 kg (including divider set, rain cover, removable waist belt) MATERIALS: Exterior: Poly 600D PU Materials NY 1680 Ballistics Hypalon TPU Poly 200D PU Liner 480g Airmesh 200g Poly Nylex YKK RC zippers 3-ply bonded nylon thread PFC-Free Durable Water-Repellant (DWR) coating

Venturing Observers know a backpack is the most convenient way to navigate their journey through airports, train stations, cars… and even catching a tuk tuk! The Venturing Observer traveler is a full-featured backpack that makes all your necessary items easy to reach in the most restrictive situations. Its innovative design allows you sling the pack around to easily reach essential documents and even a laptop/tablet without taking off the backpack. So, whether you need to present your passport at a moment’s notice or grab your umbrella as the rain pours down, you’ll appreciate this stylish yet super-functional backpack. KEY FEATURES: Swing around side access to laptop, tablet, or notepad while on the moveTwo outside pocket openings for water bottles, umbrellas, electronics, etc. These pockets are also accessible from the interior of the backpackDurable ballistics and ripstop nylon for long term travel and durability ADDITIONAL FEATURES: Soft lined front pocket for cell phones or other essentialsLuggage handle pass-throughSecret zippered pocket under the luggage pass-throughTuck away and/or removable sternum strapWebbed loop attachment points on the shoulder strapsTwo convenient side handles that can also be used secure the backpack horizontally on a luggage handleRear compartment pocket for laptop, power cords, cables, and other go-to accessoriesFront compartment organizer with two zippered pockets, one mesh and one fabric, and two stretch mesh pockets under the organizerLockable zipper pulls for both main both compartments (locks not included)Seam-sealed rain cover includedSPECIFICATIONS Exterior Dimensions: 29 x 47.5 x 13 cm Volume: 20 liters Weight: 1.1 kg MATERIALS:420D Nylon Ripstopv1640D Nylon BallisticsYKK RC Fuse (abrasion-resistant) zippers3-ply bonded nylon threadDurable water-repellent (DWR) coating

Get ready for your next photography adventure with the DarkLight Backpack, a high-performance camera bag designed for both urban and field use. Equipped with a laser-cut MOLLE panel and tactical webbing rails, this bag lets you customize your gear setup with ease. Add Think Tank modular pouches to expand your carrying capacity, making sure you´re prepared for any photographic mission. Gear up for your next photo mission with the DarkLight Backpack, an advanced photo rucksack engineered for urban and field deployments. Built with a laser-cut MOLLE panel and tactical webbing rails, this rucksack allows you to configure your loadout with precision. Attach Think Tank modular pouches seamlessly to expand your carry capacity, ensuring you’re ready for any photographic operation. KEY FEATURES: Laser-cut MOLLE panel on front panel provides attachment points for capacity expansion and flexibility Tactical webbing rails on the side enable you to attach Think Tank modular pouches Back-panel access to your camera gear without taking the bag off, allowing you to work out of the bag without getting your harness GRUNGY! Adds security when traveling since your camera gear is protected behind your back Top opening enables easy access to camera gear Plush, air mesh-covered harness system ensures optimum comfort and moisture control Top zippered pocket on the lid is great for wallet, phone and other small items Tablet Carry: 14L: Front pocket fits an 8” tablet / 20L: Front pocket fits a 10” tablet and a 16” Macbook Pro in the back panel Zippered pocket inside front pocket for keys and other small items Right side pocket with web cinch fits a water bottle or tripod using upper and lower compression straps with SR buckles for added security Airmesh covered lumbar support and rear panel for all-day comfort Luggage handle pass-through on rear panel Highest quality YKK RC zippers with ergonomic zipper pulls are easily gripped with gloves or frozen fingers Adjustable dividers accommodate large telephoto lenses, traditional photo gear, or personal items Top grab handle Hook and loop strips on front panel for custom morale patches Removable waist belt: 14L is 1.5” webbing / 20L is padded All materials are treated with a PFC-free DWR-0 coating for maximum water resistance with the lowest environmental impact Rain cover included for heavy downpours Meets most international and U.S. carry-on requirements and will fit under most airline seats Check with your airline for current carry-on requirements WHAT FITS in a DarkLight 14L: Holds a standard-sized camera body with lenses attached and 1–3 standard zoom lenses Maximum lens size: 300mm f/2.8 or 150–600mm f/5–6.3 attached to a body Example: Canon R5 with 70-200mm f/2.8 mounted, 24-70mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.2, 85mm f/1.8 Example: Sony A1 gripped body with 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 mounted, 24-70mm f/2.8, 16-35mm f/2.8, EDC Tech Pouch 10 Example: Nikon Z8 with 85mm f/1.8 mounted, 35mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.2, 105mm f/2.8 Macro SPECIFICATIONS – DarkLight 14L External Dimensions: 47.5 x 24.5 x 19 cm Interior Dimensions: 45 x 22 x 12.7 cm Total Volume: 14 Liters Weight: 0.94 kg (including divider set, rain cover, removable waist belt) MATERIALS: Exterior: Poly 600D PU Materials NY 1680 Ballistics Hypalon TPU Poly 200D PU Liner 480g Airmesh 200g Poly Nylex YKK RC zippers 3-ply bonded nylon thread PFC-Free Durable Water-Repellant (DWR) coating

A USC freshman embarks on an intrepid journey to track down the most successful people in their fields, including Warren Buffet, Lady Gaga, Maya Angelou and others, and discovers that they all took the unconventional path to achieving greatness. The larger-than-life journey of an 18-year-old college freshman who set out from his dorm room to track down Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, and dozens more of the world’s most successful people to uncover how they broke through and launched their careers.The Third Door takes readers on an unprecedented adventure—from hacking Warren Buffett’s shareholders meeting to chasing Larry King through a grocery store to celebrating in a nightclub with Lady Gaga—as Alex Banayan travels from icon to icon, decoding their success. After remarkable one-on-one interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Larry King, Jessica Alba, Pitbull, Tim Ferriss, Quincy Jones, and many more, Alex discovered the one key they have in common: they all took the Third Door. Life, business, success… it’s just like a nightclub. There are always three ways in. There’s the First Door: the main entrance, where ninety-nine percent of people wait in line, hoping to get in. The Second Door: the VIP entrance, where the billionaires and celebrities slip through. But what no one tells you is that there is always, always… the Third Door. It’s the entrance where you have to jump out of line, run down the alley, bang on the door a hundred times, climb over the dumpster, crack open the window, sneak through the kitchen—there’s always a way in. Whether it’s how Bill Gates sold his first piece of software or how Steven Spielberg became the youngest studio director in Hollywood history, they all took the Third Door. <br><br> Autorid: Alex Banayan <br>

The second instalment in the fairy-filled Thirteen Treasures trilogy, full of fairies, magic and pure adventure from Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Michelle Harrison. When fairies stole her brother, Red vowed to get him back. Now trapped in the fairy realm, she begs an audience with the fairy court where she strikes a bargain. Her brother will be returned but only if she can find the thirteen charms of Tanya's bracelet that have been scattered in the human world. Returning to Elvesden Manor, Red is assisted by Tanya and Fabian and a desperate hunt begins. Soon they make a shocking discovery. The charms now have twisted qualities of the thirteen treasures they represent the thirteen treasures have now become the thirteen curses. The longer they are missing, the worse the consequences will be. Can Red, Tanya and Fabian find all the charms? And even if they do, will the fairies keep their promise? The perfect series for fans of Katherine Rundell and Sophie Anderson! Praise for Michelle Harrison: 'Harrison has a knack for creating stories so engrossing you wont notice when the sun begins to rise and you are still reading' Waterstones Books Quarterly 'BRILLIANT' Emma Carroll, author of Letters From The Lighthouse, on A Pinch of Magic 'Simply phenomenal!' Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs, on A Pinch of Magic 'I was utterly captivated by the Widdershins sisters' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy, on A Pinch of Magic A fabulous magical adventure Sunday Express, on A Pinch of Magic Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale Daily Mail, on A Pinch of Magic 'The Thirteen Treasures boils with the kind of fairy that is far worse than Puck... what could be more cheering to curl up with.' Amanda Craig, The Times, on the Thirteen Treasures series 'Flows with energy from page to page with a magical enchanting story which kept me gripped it's a little treasure and the first of many I hope.' Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books, on the Thirteen Treasures series 'This is an unmissable treat. Combining the faery of Spiderwick with a truly nail-biting thriller, this is first rate entertainment for children (and adults)' Books Monthly.co.uk, on the Thirteen Treasures series 'The Thirteen Curses is so hard to put down it's almost impossible' Wondrous Reads, on The Thirteen Curses <br><br> Autorid: Michelle Harrison <br>

'This Time No Mistakes is a brilliant book... an intellectual, historical, political read with some strong themes... read it if you havent already.' Keir Starmer 'Represents the beginning of a new, urgent debate. The era that defined economics since the end of the Cold War is now giving way to more activist governments and a very different kind of globalisation, necessitating new economic strategies. At last we are beginning to discuss what they might look like.' New Statesman A book that could be a blueprint for a better future - if the Labour Party takes it seriously. Will Huttons passionate book shows how the right and left have gone wrong over the course of the last century and how we can remake a better Britain. Britains inability to invest in itself is at the heart of our problems. The malevolent thread linking the grievous errors of the last forty-five years is the attempt to create the utopia of free markets and a minimal state. The terrible consequences scar our country today. We need an alternative economic and political philosophy, especially if we are to ward off a nihilist populism. Two great traditions ethical socialism and progressive liberalism can be brought together to offer a different way forward. Hutton describes the views of their major thinkers, and their common vision of what he calls the We Society combining the We and the I. The two strands of thought both believe in the duty to treat people fairly in a capitalist system that, without guiderails, spirals into inequality, monopoly and exploitation. Out of this shared worldview came the great reforming Liberal government of 190614, supported by Labour MPs whod been elected in industrial areas with Liberal backing. This alliance, Hutton argues, was the great opportunity of modern British history. It was destroyed by the First World War. In 1945 a Labour government, informed by great Liberal intellectuals like Keynes and Beveridge, showed once again what can be achieved when the two progressive strands fuse. Since then, our deeply unfair electoral system has allowed Conservatives to dominate government and commit a long series of great, avoidable errors. The Labour Party, fatally divided between socialist purity and timid pragmatism, must rediscover the ingredients that made for the success of the great reforming governments of the twentieth century. This failure to uphold the We Society has betrayed Britain. Capitalism must be repurposed to work for the common good. And our degraded democracy, the necessary means for such change, must be reformed. Huttons proposals are inspiring and rooted in values held by the overwhelming majority of us. Above all, they are achievable. <br><br> Autorid: Will Hutton <br>

The book of the brilliant BBC Radio 4 series, Three Vicars Talking, in which the Reverends Richard Coles, Kate Bottley and Giles Fraser discuss birth, marriage, funerals, Christmas - and Easter in a time of coronavirus Three Vicars Talking features all 5 of the conversations between Rev Kate Bottley, Rev Richard Coles and Rev Giles Fraser as aired on the award-nominated Radio 4. The perfect gift for those who enjoyed the Three Vicars Talking Radio 4 series or podcast, this elegant hardback book is also ideal for Christians that prefer to read rather than listen, ensuring no misses out on these deeply poignant exchanges.This heat warming and humorous book features:Three Vicars Talking about birth, featuring discussion around Baptism which Giles Frasers discovered is his favourite of the three rites of passageThree Vicars Talking about marriage, which Kate Bottley favoured because at Weddings you get to wear nice shoesThree Vicars Talk about death and dying, which Richard Coles identified as his favourite, because funerals take you into the mystery of GodThree Vicars Talking about Christmas and,Three Vicars Talking about Easter which was movingly broadcast on the Radio 4 show on Easter Sunday 2020, as the UK was in the grip of the Coronavirus Each of these engaging Christian conversations includes moments of humour, moments of poignancy and genuine connection between these well known figures. Engagingly introduced by Christian Morgan, who first gathered the three together in a studio, plugged them and watched as they created an authentic, funny, beautiful show. Three Vicars Talking will have you laughing and at times maybe shedding a tear, as you follow these dynamic conversations that show the human beings behind the dog collars. These unique Christian conversations can help those with little interaction with the church gain new insights into these pivotal life events and seasons and ensures comedy along the way. Attractively designed with illustrated chapter openings and details of recordings included, such as the music chosen to introduce/end the programmes (for Funerals, Queen's 'Another One Bites the Dust'), etc Contains the transcripts of all five episodes - on birth, marriage, funerals, Christmas and Easter Handsomely produced hardback - ideal to give as a gift People are much less religiously literate than they used to be - the vicars speak from the heart with integrity but no pomposity Series was shortlisted for the RT Readers' Award 2020 (part of the Stanford St Martin Awards) The conversations are not only entertaining and poignant but deeply reassuring - these are people who know how to manage death and are familiar with the most challenging aspects of living The book of the brilliant BBC Radio 4 series, Three Vicars Talking, in which the Reverends Richard Coles, Kate Bottley and Giles Fraser discuss birth, marriage, funerals, Christmas - and Easter in a time of coronavirus When Christine Morgan got Richard Coles, Kate Bottley and Giles Fraser together in a studio, all she had to do was plug them in and let them go. The dynamic between the three meant there were moments of real connection and poignancy alongside the laughter. Three Vicars Talking features all 5 of the conversations between Rev Kate Bottley, Rev Richard Coles and Rev Giles Fraser as aired on the award-nominated Radio 4. The perfect gift for those who enjoyed the Three Vicars Talking Radio 4 series or podcast, this elegant hardback book is also ideal for Christians that prefer to read rather than listen, ensuring no misses out on these deeply poignant exchanges.This heat warming and humorous book features:Three Vicars Talking about birth, featuring discussion around Baptism which Giles Frasers discovered is his favourite of the three rites of passageThree Vicars Talking about marriage, which Kate Bottley favoured because at Weddings you get to wear nice shoesThree Vicars Talk about death and dying, which Richard Coles identified as his favourite, because funerals take you into the mystery of GodThree Vicars Talking about Christmas and,Three Vicars Talking about Easter which was movingly broadcast on the Radio 4 show on Easter Sunday 2020, as the UK was in the grip of the Coronavirus Each of these engaging Christian conversations includes moments of humour, moments of poignancy and genuine connection between these well known figures. Engagingly introduced by Christian Morgan, who first gathered the three together in a studio, plugged them and watched as they created an authentic, funny, beautiful show. Three Vicars Talking will have you laughing and at times maybe shedding a tear, as you follow these dynamic conversations that show the human beings behind the dog collars. These unique Christian conversations can help those with little interaction with the church gain new insights into these pivotal life events and seasons and ensures comedy along the way. <br><br> Autorid: Richard Coles, Kate Bottley, Giles Fraser <br>

From the original queen of the page-turner and author of Madam, Will You Talk? comes a thrilling tale set in a France as beautiful as it is deadly, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. 'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times 'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent 'There are few to equal Mary Stewart' Daily Telegraph High in the rugged Pyrenees lies the Valley of the Storms, where a tiny convent clings to the beautiful but lonely mountainside. Jenny Silver arrives seeking her missing cousin, and is devastated when she learns of Gillian's death following a terrible car accident. But Jenny's suspicions are aroused when she's told the blue flowers ornamenting her cousin's grave were Gillian's favourite. Jenny knows Gillian was colour-blind - and so starts her mission to uncover what really happened to her. The growl and roar of thunder rolled an re-echoed from the mountains and the sword of the lightning stabbed down, and stabbed again, as if searching through the depths of the cringing woods for whatever sheltered there. 'A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors.' Harriet Evans 'She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best.' Herald' 'One of the most stupendously successful authors ever' Sunday Express <br><br> Autorid: Mary Stewart <br>

Wanna burn for all eternity? No? Then cleanse your soul, you filthy human. In Ticket to Hell from Ridley’s Games, you must pay for your mortal sins. But that doesn’t mean you have to play fair . . .You have three Tickets to save yourself from the fiery pit. But your opponents are out to get you. And you must respond in kind. Use your Actions to trick, disrupt, and outwit the others, and ultimately watch their Tickets burn while yours stay nice and cool. If someone tries to drag you down, use your Defenses to fend off their attack. If you commit a Mortal Sin, like ghosting your mom or not replacing the toilet paper, then you’d better hope for some Divine Intervention to stay in the game. But if you commit an Unforgivable Sin, there’s no saving you. Sorry. Bet you wish you never pushed Grandma now. Made for people who like to play fast and loose with fairness, this game is suitable for ages 10+, 2–6 players, and has an average 30-minute gameplay. At Ridley’s Games, we like to make Good Clean Fun that’s as kind to the planet as it can be, so this game is printed on FSC paper with soy inks and made using 30% recycled materials.How to Play: Ready for one hell of a time? Line up your defenses with three starter cards. Now draw a card from the Hell deck and follow its instruction. No excuses. Use your Actions to preserve your Tickets, redirect attacks onto your opponents, and save yourself from damnation. You might take a peek at what’s to come, pull some strings to wreck another player’s plans, or just plain steal something. Can’t defend yourself? Burn a Ticket on the path to Hell. If you burn your final Ticket, you must throw yourself into the Pit. The last player teetering on the edge of damnation when all others have been eliminated is the winner. Unless someone leaves a Parting Gift. Then you’re all doomed.Who It’s For: Fans of strategy, sabotage, and silliness. What's Inside: 35 Defense cards, 20 Mortal Sin cards, 18 Action cards, 5 Unforgivable Sin cards, 4 Trigger cards, 18 Tickets, Hell Pit board, and English instructions.BURN, BABY, BURN – Ticket to Hell from Ridley’s Games will try to drag you into the fiery pit of flames. You have three Tickets to save yourself from eternal ouchies. Will you dance with the devil? Or do you have what it takes to cling on to the edge? SINFUL STRATEGY GAME – Mix things up with Actions by stacking the deck. Use Defenses to shield yourself from opponents and the Fates. Just when you think you are safe, Trigger cards will up the ante. Struck by an Event? Better hope you have a helpful hand. YOU’LL PAY FOR THAT – Commit a Mortal Sin, like licking the last cookie? Start praying that Divine Intervention keeps your Tickets intact. But commit an Unforgivable Sin (pushing Grandma—who does that !), and it’s game over. Well, almost. GAME NIGHT STARTER – Made for fans of strategy, sabotage, and silliness, Ticket to Hell is the ideal way to get your friends and family in the zone for game night. Suitable for 2–6 players, ages 10+, it takes around 30 mins to discover your fate. RIDLEY’S – Awesome games and puzzles packed with personality—that’s our passion! We’re a crew of curious creatives making hilarious party games, light strategy games, fast-paced card games, challenging trivia, hilarious jokes, and stunning jigsaws. <br><br> Autorid: Ridley's Games <br>

Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world. Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and its up to them to put things right. The Timekeepers travel back to 1890s New York City and the laboratory of Nikola Tesla. On the eve before Tesla is set to reveal his latest invention, the X-Ray Machine, the time pirate DeLay, disguised as Tesla's rival Thomas Edison, steals the machine. The Timekeepers begin a pursuit around NYC in search of the machine to ensure history stays on track. This childrens chapter book series offers: - An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional information such as, timelines, quizzes, and a glossary. - Beautifully illustrated art accompanied by expertly written text. - An insight into different historical time periods, carries the theme of persistence through adversity, and shows the connection between the past and the present. Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover. More in the series At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like The Timekeepers: Tesla Trap, then youll love other titles in the series. Why not check out the second title in the series, The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first ever Olympic Games, or First Flight and discover the events of the first ever successful aircraft flight? <br><br> Autorid: SJ King <br>

You don't have to be big to be brave! Heart-warming adventures of friendship, courage and discovery, brought vividly to life with gorgeous illustrations by Kübra Teber. Ideal for younger readers. When Tiny is picked up by a bird mistaking her for a worm, she's dropped into the school summer fair taking place in the middle of the playground. With so many people about this is a place filled with danger for Tiny. Her animal friends try to rescue her, but their plans go horribly wrong. Will any of them get back to safety? "Gorgeous...a very modern story with a wonderful inclusive message about caring for the world and those around you." Holly Webb "Ideal for younger readers looking for adventure close to home." The Guardian <br><br> Autorid: Aisha Bushby, Kübra Teber <br>

Passion sparks in the Highlands, but will a dark secret destory them all?He's a rogue Highlander who despises the English. She needs a protector, but can she trust him?Passionate Steamy Highlander Romance . . . in the vein of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, fans will love this steamy, award-winning, medieval Scottish Highlander series!Meg has nothing in common with the laird's spoiled son -- in fact, she doesn't even like the man very much. But Meg must put those feelings aside whenshe and her family are threatened by the English. And once she's under Ewan's care, he becomes a different man altogether, one who excites her more than he should. What's a lass to do?Soon-to-be Laird Ewan MacLeod has lost his parents, his childhood, his clan's very security to the English. He's not going to lose Meg, too. She intrigues him in a way he's never experienced before, and he vows to marry Meg and protect her with his body and his life. Only, his consuming, nearly obsessive desire for Meg isn't part of his plan.Yet, the traitor in their midst provides the English with access to the Highlands in a violent attempt to destroy Clan MacLeod and gain the upper hand.Then Meg goes missing. And Ewan will stop at nothing to save the woman who changed his life.**A Top Ten Author Academy Award selection! **★★★★★ "Rivals Outlander" - Jan Anderegg, Author of the Julu Series.★★★★★ "The characters interwoven into the story only added depth to it already complicated tapestry of clan life. If you haven't had the opportunity to read any of the authors books I would strongly urge you to explore." -- Homestead review on Goodreads★★★★★ "The romance and struggles of Meg and Ewan hold the reader's attentions and will stay within a reader's imagination long after the story is done. Read and See! Much enjoyed and Highly Recommended!" Jill F. review on GoodreadsA steamy Highlander romance with bold heroes, strong heroines, and packed with true love and medieval adventure. Discover To Dance in the Glen and start this Outlander-meets-Robert the Bruce Scottish historical romance series today!The novels in this series are each stand-alone stories and can be read individually in any order, if desired, with no cliffhangers! These historical romances are set in Medieval Highlands and do not shy away from steamy scenes, occasional archaic curses, and accurate scenes of Medieval life! Happily ever after guaranteed!

From the author of Yoga Girl and "international force in the world of yoga" (Allure), a moving and inspirational memoir on how to cope with tragedy, adversity, and change through yoga. To love and let go, love and let go, love and let go...it's the single most important thing we can learn in this lifetime. "Rachel beautifully illustrates that loving fiercely and grieving deeply are often two halves of the same whole. Her story will break you down and lift you up." -Glennon Doyle, author of Love Warrior and founder of Together Rising "Take the time to clear your mind and mellow out with Rachel Brathen's endearing and inspiring memoir of a misspent youth, rebirth on the mat, and epic adventures in the Costa Rican jungle. Along the way you'll find . . . yoga routines and healthy recipes." -Bustle "An international force in the world of yoga." -Allure While on her way to a yoga retreat in the Caribbean, Rachel Brathen collapsed in the airport and was rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. When she opened her eyes following the surgery, her boyfriend was at her bedside weeping and she immediately knew something terrible had happened. She soon discovered that at the same time as her collapse, her best friend was killed in a car crash. Over the next two years, which should have been the happiest time of her life with her engagement and growing career, Rachel experienced trial after trial. From the overwhelming loss of her best friend, to the illness and death of her grandmother, and a shocking suicide attempt by her mother, Rachel found herself in a deep depression. When she discovered she was pregnant, Rachel decided to use her pregnancy as a time to heal and an opportunity to be reborn herself. Now, in this evocative and remarkable memoir, Rachel shares the tools she used to cope with and overcome her depression. She invites you to share in her eye-opening epiphanies and realizations about life and death, love and fear, what it means to be a mother and a daughter, and the restorative power of yoga. Perfect for fans of Gabrielle Bernstein and Glennon Doyle, this unforgettable memoir will move and enlighten you. Praise for To Love and Let Go "Breathtakingly honest, Rachel beautifully illustrates that loving fiercely and grieving deeply are often two halves of the same whole. Her story will break you down and lift you up." -Glennon Doyle, author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Love Warrior and founder of Together Rising Praise for Yoga Girl "Take the time to clear your mind and mellow out with Rachel Brathen's endearing and inspiring memoir of a misspent youth, rebirth on the mat, and epic adventures in the Costa Rican jungle. Along the way you'll find . . . yoga routines and healthy recipes." -Bustle "The book was like a perfect yoga class-it left me inspired, relaxed and at the same time gave me tons of ideas." -Elephant Journal "An international force in the world of yoga." -Allure <br><br> Autorid: Rachel Brathen <br>

Every letter contains a miniature story, and here are some of the greatest. From Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of using the mail to cycling enthusiast Reginald Bray's quest to post himself, Simon Garfield uncovers a host of stories that capture the enchantment of this irreplaceable art (with a supporting cast including Pliny the Younger, Ted Hughes, Virginia Woolf, Napoleon Bonaparte, Lewis Carroll, Jane Austen, David Foster Wallace and the Little Red-Haired Girl). There is also a brief history of the letter-writing guide, with instructions on when and when not to send fish as a wedding gift. And as these accounts unfold, so does the tale of a compelling wartime correspondence that shows how the simplest of letters can change the course of a life. <br><br> Autorid: Simon Garfield <br>

There's so much to discover on a nature adventure! What will YOU spot? This fun and chunky board book encourages little ones to explore their environment and learn about the world of nature outside. Toddlers will love carrying the book around with the pair of bright and sturdy fabric handles! Each page contains simple labels to help curious explorers identify the plants and animals in their own surroundings, with bright, bold illustrations and peep-through pages for extra fun. Toddler Take-Along Nature is the first title in a new series of board books focussed on child-led learning. Each book encourages children to explore their environment by spotting different things around them - perfect for keeping kids busy when you're out and about! Coming soon: Toddler Take-Along Things That Go <br><br> Autorid: Becky Davies, Ana Zaja Petrak <br>

"Ethan Fairmont and his friends attempt intergalactic communication and discover danger lurking close to home"--Provided by publisher. Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and author of Promise Boys, mixes out-of-this-world sci-fi with contemporary themes of friendship, community, and social justice in this hit middle-grade series. Ferrous City is suddenly a lot more interesting—in fact, a little too interesting for Ethan Fairmont. Ethan’s beloved neighborhood is full of new faces. Lifelong residents are being priced out of their homes, and new businesses are replacing old favorites. At school, Ethan finds a rival in new-kid Fatima, an inventor who is just as science savvy as him. She even has TWO patents! Then there’s the mysterious real estate agent with way too many questions for Ethan. Not to mention the extraterrestrial-obsessed Jodie and his “Aliens Are Here” club. It’s all too much for Ethan and he begins to miss Cheese, his adorable six-eyed alien pal, even more. Fortunately for Ethan and his friends Kareem and Juan Carlos, distraction comes in the form of a top-secret project. Cheese left a communication device under Ethan’s bed before exiting the planet. There’s just one problem: they can’t figure out how it works! As Ferrous City continues to change and eyes are everywhere, will the trio be able to keep their secret and reach Cheese, or is something nefarious brewing right next door? E.T. meets Stranger Things in the second title of this unforgettable sci-fi adventure series, perfect for readers ages 8 to 12. <br><br> Autorid: Nick Brooks <br>

Big Finish picks up the events after Miracle Day, after Aliens Among Us with Torchwood: God Among Us. Cardiff is recovering from a catastrophe. Torchwood find themselves up against the Disaster Recovery Committee -instead of putting the city back on its feet, it seems to be preparing for something worse. There's a conspiracy to be exposed, a mythical monster becomes real, fights are breaking out over drinking water, and Jack Harkness is getting ready for the end of the world. 9. A Mother's Son by Alexandria Riley. Cardiff has suffered a catastrophic flood. Dozens are still missing. Survivors fill camps across the city. An inquiry has been set up to find out what happened.10.ScrapeJane by Robin Bell. ScrapeJane is a myth. A monster made up by an urban explorer. A monster that's caught on. A monster with forums, with merch, with a book deal. A monster that people have started to believe in. A monster that's started killing. 11. Day Zero by Tim Foley. They've been warning about it for ages. Poisonous mould in the water supply. But it's finally got out of hand. It's day zero -the day Cardiff runs out of drinking water. 12.Thoughts and Prayers by James Goss. Cardiff lies broken. Torchwood's leaders are either arrested or dead. In a storage unit something forgotten has been reborn. And underneath the city, a terrible impossibility has been built. CAST: John Barrowman(Captain Jack Harkness),Tracy-Ann Oberman (Yvonne Hartman),Alexandria Riley(Ng), Paul Clayton(Mr Colchester), Samantha Beart (Orr), Jonny Green (Tyler Steele), Tom Price (Andy Davidson) ,Ramon Tikaram (Colin Colchester-Price), Jacqueline King (God), Mina Anwar (Bethan), Tariq Ali (Lead Counsel), Elian West (Louise), Aaron Anthony (Anthony), Francois Pandolfo (News Researcher), Abbie Hern (Niamh), Peter Heenan (Jeff), Ri Richards (Meredith Pope), Taj Atwa l(Sal), Laura Dalgleish (Faye), Timothy Blore (Security Guard), William Kirk (Bay Soldier), Harry Heap (Angry Boy), Gabin Kongolo (Angry Man). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: TORCHWOOD CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER LISTENERS. <br><br> Autorid: Alexandria Riley, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Robin Bell, Tim Foley, James Goss, Scott Handcock, Blair Mowatt, Steve Foxon, Simon Holub, John Barrowman <br>

With the epic scenes of action, powerful characterisation and the authentic period detail that we have come to expect from multi-million copy seller Alexander Kent, this all-action naval adventure is perfect for fans of Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester. You'll be hooked from page one! 'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' -- Sunday Times 'Shipwreck, survival ... a spirited battle ... a splendid yarn' -- The Times 'I recommend it to anyone who liked Sharp, Hornblower and Master and Commander...this series is the daddy!' -- ***** Reader review 'This whole series of books is brilliant.' -- ***** Reader review 'The story line was gripping, felt the sea in my face and guns in my ears' -- ***** Reader review 'These books by Alexander Kent are very well written. I find them riveting and always find myself engrossed completely when I begin reading.' -- ***** Reader review ***************************************************************************** ******* 1801: After eight years of war between Britain and France there is at last a rumour of peace. But the old enemies are well aware that any settlement will be only a breathing space in which to recover from their terrible losses. To obtain the best terms the French muster a show of strength from Biscay to the Channel ports. At the British Admiralty there are some who see a daring opportunity to even the score at any negotiation table - and who better to undertake it than the young Rear Admiral Bolitho! Bolitho's small squadron is still repairing the scars of battle earned at Copenhagen - and as he receives his orders from London, he is, for the first time in his life, torn between the demands of duty and his real desire to marry. When the squadron sails it is joined by an additional ship, a frigate with many memories from the past. But where Bolitho's flag leads so his captains must follow, if necessary to the brink of disaster - for theirs is a tradition of victory. Bolitho's adventures continue in Success to the Brave. <br><br> Autorid: Alexander Kent <br>

Lennox, Vonnie and Ava head to Greenland to meet up with Heather, Sandy and the Enceladons, commencing an epic showdown that will change everything The emotive, devastating yet ultimately life-affirming conclusion to the bestselling Enceladons Trilogy, as seen on BBC2s Between the Covers An affecting and thought-provoking read. Johnstone's worldbuilding is top notch in this pacy eco-alien tale of peril and hope Tendai Huchu Doug Johnstone has emerged as the unholy, octopoid lovechild of David Attenborough and Michael Crichton a thrilling, action-packed adventure Callum McSorley Forget what you think you know about science fiction pick up this book if you want to explore what it means to be human, with all the hopes and fears, loves and losses that brings something Johnstone has done in so many of his novels, but rarely as beautifully as he does in this trilogyScotsman Surprising, compelling and out of this world Ann Morgan 'Johnstone brilliantly plays out the tensions between competing groups and their response to the peaceful aliens off the coast of Greenland. But will they survive? Johnstone is a born storyteller whatever the subject' Mirror 'A delight! We need more novels that take on human exceptionalism with such gusto' Ever Dundas ______ Its been eighteen months since the Enceladons escaped the clutches of an American military determined to exterminate the peaceful alien creatures. Lennox and Vonnie have been lying low in the Scottish Highlands, Ava has been caring for her young daughter Chloe, and Heather is adjusting to her new life with Sandy and the other Enceladons in the Arctic Ocean, off the coast of Greenland. But fate is about to bring them together again for one last battle. When Lennox and Vonnie are visited by Karl Jensen, a Norwegian billionaire intent on making contact with the Encedalons again, they are wary of subjecting the aliens to further dangers. But when word arrives that Avas daughter has suffered an attack and might die without urgent help, they reluctantly make the trip to Greenland, where they enlist the vital help of local woman Niviaq. It's not long before theyre drawn into a complex web of lies, deceit and death. What is Karls company really up to? Why are sea creatures attacking boats? Why is Sandy acting so strangely, and why are polar bears getting involved? Profound, ambitious and immensely moving, The Transcendent Tide is the epic conclusion to the Encedalons Trilogy a final showdown between the best and worst of humanity, the animal kingdom and the Encedalons. The future of life on earth will be changed forever, but not everyone will survive to see it ______ A powerful, poignant, and devastating finale to the Enceladons Trilogy, a series that has consistently blurred the lines between sci-fi, eco-thriller and character-driven drama a gut-punch of a read, serving up a tense, high-stakes plot thats as emotionally resonant as it is action-packed. It culminates as a bold and heartrending conclusion that resonates with profound themes and leaves an indelible impression'SciFi Now The gripping conclusion to his Enceladons trilogy exploring first contact, humanitys relationship with our planet, and the possibility of alien civilisations Daily Express A brilliant novel, handling complex themes a timely meditation on man's destructive nature Ambrose Parry Wonderfully drawn a serious critique of the state of the world today in a tense thriller anchored in the lives of ordinary people James Oswald One of the best writers of his generation, Paul Burke, CrimeTime The perfect end to the perfect trilogy Michael Wood Powerful, profound, prescient and pacy A brilliant near future tale, told beautifully, and sure to appeal to sci fi and thriller fans alike Lyndsey Croal Praise for The Enceladons Trilogy **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** **Longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime Book of the Year** A gateway book to sci-fi I loved it Sara Cox A barnstorming thriller and a wonderful and radical sense of a greater, wider way of seeing life on our planet Martin MacInnes Science fiction gains a new author Derek B. Miller So readable and accessible Alan Davies If you read one life-affirming book this year, make sure it's this one Nina Pottell, Prima Prioritising pace, tension and high stakes a plea for empathy, compassion and perspective Herald Scotland An emotionally engaging read Guardian A delicious, demanding departure Val McDermid As moving as it is magical and mysterious Mark Billingham A first-contact tale full of heart and high-octane action D.V. Bishop An adrenaline-filled ride of a novel, laced with empathy and understanding Rachelle Atalla Clever and unusual I was on a journey with these characters, and completely transfixed Susi Holliday A mesmerising tale of wonder and hope Marion Todd Johnstone doesn't shy away from complex themes and smartly leverages the lens of science fiction to cut deep into the human experience SciFi Now Book of the Month <br><br> Autorid: Doug Johnstone <br>