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Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments is the spellbinding sequel to The Library of the Dead, with more ghosts, mysteries and mayhem as Ropa grapples with her newfound magical abilities.

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 400, Publishers: Pan Macmillan, Author: Olivie Blake, ISBN-13: 9781035039579, Date of issue: 2024

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Publishers: YEN, Author: V04, ISBN-13: 9798855420395, Date of issue: 2026

Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Publishers: IZE, Author: V04, ISBN-13: 9798400903953, Date of issue: 2025

Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, ISBN-13: 9780760395042, Date of issue: 2025

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Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist A provocative exploration of the "new ecology" and why most of what we think we know about alien species is wrong For a long time, veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce thoug

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Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: Walter Foster Publishing, ISBN-13: 9780760395561, Date of issue: 2025

Don't miss Neil Lancaster's brand-new espionage thriller series! No Mercy available to buy now. Tightly plotted, tense and thrilling. Neil Lancaster just gets better and better Marion Todd You get away with murder. In a remote sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, a fisherman vanishes without trace. His remains are never found. You make people disappear. A young man jumps from a bridge in Glasgow and falls to his death in the water below. DS Max Craigie uncovers evidence that links both victims. But if he cant find out what cost them their lives, it wont be long before more bodies turn up at the morgue You come back for revenge. Soon cracks start to appear in the investigation, and Maxs past hurtles back to haunt him. When his loved ones are threatened, he faces a terrifying choice: let the only man he ever feared walk free, or watch his closest friend die LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR! Max, Janie and Ross return in the second gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series. Readers LOVE The Blood Tide Line of Duty on steroids It just never lets up! John Barlow The Blood Tide grabs you from page one and doesnt let go. Be warned: dont sit down planning to read only a few pages! Kate London Tightly plotted, tense and thrilling. Neil Lancaster just gets better and better Marion Todd You cant beat the voice of experience A rugged tale from a writer whos done this chilling stuff for real Paul Finch A rattlingly good read. The pages practically turn themselves John Sutherland An absolutely thrilling read from a brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb. Cass Green Authentic to a tee. A story to die for. Characters that leap of all the page-turny pages. Imran Mahmood What a gripping page-turner it kept me guessing until the very end Michelle Davies Ive been hooked on this for a few days. It has it all: action, humour, tightly plotted with the most satisfying of endings! Chris McDonald

The three billy goats Gruff have their eyes on the delicious-looking grass on the other side of the bridge. The only problem is that there is a big, scary troll who lives under the bridge and threatens to eat any wayward goats trying to cross it. Follow the goats as they bravely strike out for the greener grass! It's never too early to introduce children to the magic and wonder of classic tales. Familiar characters are brought to life at each turn of the page with spellbinding artwork and lyrical writing. A visual glossary at the beginning introduces new vocabulary and promotes understanding. A lively activity at the end invites discussion and will make even the very youngest children want to return to these story books again and again. Fairy tales and classic stories are a vital introduction to the basics of storytelling like setting, characters and plot. They boost a child's imagination and also teach valuable life lessons about good overcoming evil, the difference between right and wrong and the importance of rising to a challenge. Also available: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Ugly Duckling, The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man

Prepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school but can't find their teacheronly a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether the sandwich must be their teacher. A comical first-day-of-school book of mayhem and chaos by Monica Arnaldo, perfect for fans of Miss Nelson Is Missing. This might be the funniest first-day-of-school book Ive ever read." Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author of Schools First Day of School It was the first day of school. But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was seriously wrong. . . . Where was the teacher? Who left this sandwich on the desk? The only clue, written on the chalkboard, were three simple letters: Mr. S Praise for Mr. S: "Confusion, mystery, and laughs are on the menu in Arnaldos deliciously goofy back-to-school tale." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The tale's genuinely absurd situation, the mystery of the teacher's identity, and the deadpan storytelling make this a memorable read-aloud choice." ALA Booklist (starred review) "Mysteries for young readers are few and far between and this one is fun and entertaining." School Library Journal (starred review) An Amazon Best Book of the Month * A Junior Library Guild Selection * Indigo Staff Pick of the Month * Governor General's Literary Award Finalist * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Indigo Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Booklist Editor's Choice

In the follow-up to the visionary Hospital, Yang Wei discovers that there’s more to the mysterious hospital than meets the eye—and none of it is as it seems.Yang Wei wakes to find himself still a patient at the hospital. Somehow, he’s aged decades overnight and is confined to the geriatric ward on a massive Hospital ship as it floats along a bloodred sea full of unsightly things. But human remains and sea nymphs are perhaps nothing compared to the goings-on belowdecks.The doctors are nowhere to be found, replaced by a procession of medical robots from whom, of course, no information can be gleaned. So Yang Wei, along with a small group of patients—all just as aged as he is—venture out to explore the uncharted depths of the ship and the answers that are surely hidden within.As they delve deeper into both the ship and why they’re on it, every uncovered secret comes with its own questions. The only thing Yang Wei can be sure of is that the more he learns, the less he understands and the less he truly wants to know.

An uplifting picture book - from bestselling childrens author Tom Fletcher - that sensitively addresses grief and loss. Starring the beloved BBC Children in Need hero, Pudsey, this moving story is perfect for children of four and up. It's all about the importance of hope, family, friendship and love. Jai is a young boy navigating grief after the loss of his father, but Pudsey is here to help . . . Pudsey takes Jai on a magical journey to meet Maya, Ricky, Tomash, Remi and Ellie. All children who have been supported by Pudsey's kindness; and who are connected by the golden thread of hope. Through them, Jai finds friendship, learns to talk about his emotions, shares memories of his dad, and discovers how brave it is to try . . . and try again. Puffin and Tom Fletcher are proud to give £1 for every paperback copy sold in the UK and Ireland to BBC Children in Need (Registered Charity Number 802052 in England and Wales and SC039557 in Scotland). BBC Children in Needs mission is to create positive and lasting change across the UK for the children and young people who need us most. Autorid: Tom Fletcher, Joris Bergmans

From the creator and writer of the Emmy Award-winning series Fargo, based on the Oscar-winning Coen Brothers film. An ordinary boy with an ordinary life stands accused of killing the next president of the United States. WHAT HAPPENED? Dr Paul Allen is a well-respected man. He lives a happy, comfortable life with his second wife and their family. Until the night when a knock at the door blows his world apart: a hugely popular presidential candidate has been shot, and they say the young man who pulled the trigger is Paul's son. Daniel, the only child from his first, failed marriage, was always a good kid and Paul is convinced his quiet boy is not capable of murder. Overwhelmed by a vortex of feelings, Paul embarks on a mission to understand what happened and why. Following the trail of his son's journey across America, he is forced to re-examine his life as a husband and a parent, and every decision he ever made. What follows is a powerfully emotional and suspense-filled quest that keeps you guessing to the very end. 'Monsters don't just become monsters, after all.' Autorid: Noah Hawley

The Science of Sound is widely recognized as the leading textbook in the field. It provides an excellent introduction to acoustics for students without college physics or a strong background in mathematics. In the Third Edition, Richard Moore and Paul Wheeler join Tom Rossing in updating The Science of Sound to include a wide range of important technological developments in the field of acoustics. New exercises and review questions have been added to the end of each chapter to help students study the material. Autorid: Thomas Rossing, Richard Moore, Paul Wheeler

*** Test your knowledge and speed with this brand new edition of quick crosswords from the Daily Mail. With more than 400 quick crosswords to choose from, this bumper collection is the perfect way to enjoy some spare time and flex that grey matter simultaneously. The Daily Mail Big Book of Quick Crosswords Volume 5 is the ideal companion for puzzle enthusiasts. Autorid: The Daily Mail DMG Media Ltd, Daily Mail

Eden Lowell lives in the flooded Marshes of former Miami while the wealthy sail the world on ships, and she decides to infiltrate a dating competition for a wealthy heir and steal his money for the Marshes. Simultaneous and eBook. In order to save her poverty-stricken community, eighteen-year-old Eden enters a dating competition hoping to steal the heart and the riches of the heir to an elite corporation responsible for many environmental crimes. An electrifying dystopian novel packed with a tantalizing love triangle, gripping political intrigue, and a Bachelor-style competition from the critically acclaimed author of The Dividing Sky, Jill Tew. "If you think that romance compromises a dystopian novel's ability to deliver sharp commentary, The Dividing Sky is here to prove you wrong." -- Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling authorEden Lowell has plenty to be frustrated about. In the flooded Marshes of former Miami, each day is about survival. Even her feelings for her best friend Henry are more complicated than they should be. Luckily, Eden knows exactly who to blame: the Cruisers, corporate elite who sail the world on massive ships instead of facing the environmental crimes they’ve committed on land.When Eden learns that a Cruiser family is hosting a dating competition for their heir, Theo Desjardins, she seizes an opportunity. Aided by a political agitator known as the Ringmaster, she’ll infiltrate the competition, break Theo’s heart, and then steal his money for the Marshes. A perfect plan, until she gets to know Theo, who’s not only handsome but surprisingly kind.As Eden drifts deeper down into the Cruisers’ world, the line separating truth and lies becomes murky. Torn between two identities, two loves, and two futures, will she choose the mission, or her heart? Autorid: Jill Tew

Find inspiration and empowerment as you explore the life, career, and influences of Greta Gerwig.The actor, writer, and director probably best known (at the moment) for the ground-breaking blockbuster film Barbie, Greta Gerwig, is an icon to young women who hope to follow in her footsteps and pursue their own creative passions. But what has driven her to create such timely and socially conscious films, and what inspires her artistic vision?Greta explores the filmmaker’s life and career, including:A deep dive into her filmography, including the four films she’s directed, 12 she’s written, and 26 she’s acted inAn exploration of what has influenced her career path and the places from which she draws inspiration, from classic literature (as seen in her adaptation of Little Women) to her own California girlhood (Lady Bird)Greta’s impact on independent cinema and her work to bring more women into the film industryIconic quotes from Greta and her closest collaborators about her work, her ambitions, and what comes next for the celebrated filmmakerAn intriguing account of where this talented filmmaker has been and where her future might take her, this is a must-have volume for every Greta Gerwig fan.The Frame by Frame series steps behind the camera to celebrate the lives, careers, and unique personalities of the beloved actors and filmmakers shaping modern cinema. In the pages of these elegantly designed fan guides, Hollywood experts go beyond your favorite stars’ big breaks and box office smashes, shining a spotlight on their most memorable films and TV shows, fashion moments, awards, and more. Complete with stunning photos, inspiring quotes, and fascinating trivia, the books offer unparalleled insight into pop culture’s most innovative icons. So grab your popcorn and dive in!The series includes: Greta, Emma, and Saoirse. Autorid: Selena Fragassi

Marvel at the history of space exploration through its daring vehicles, exhaustively chronicled in this authoritative volume featuring more than 250 artworks.In 1957, the world looked on with both uncertainty and amazement as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first man-made orbiter. Sputnik 1 would spend three months circling Earth every 98 minutes and cover 71 million miles in the process. The world’s space programs have traveled far (literally and figuratively) since then, and the spacecraft they have developed and deployed represent almost unthinkable advances for such a relatively short period.In Spacecraft, illustrator and aerospace professional Giuseppe De Chiara teams up with aerospace historian Michael Gorn to present a huge, profusely illustrated aerospace history profiling and depicting spacecraft from Sputnik 1 through the International Space Station and everything in between, including concepts that have yet to actually venture outside the Earth’s atmosphere. This updated and revised edition includes:Expertly written profiles depicting and describing the design, development, and deployment of manned and unmanned spacecraft from around the world, including satellites, capsules, spaceplanes, rockets, and space stations—now updated with the latest modelsVivid scale illustrations of the many international spacecraft in multiple-view, sometimes cross-section, and in many cases shown in archival period photography to provide further historical contextEarthbound and spaceborne data and intel chronicling every technological leap, engineering challenge, and monumental achievement, from troubleshooting the lunar landers of the ’60s to engineering solar-driven sails to propel futuristic craft to Mars and beyondA look ahead to an era of privatized space travel and even plans for lunar and Martian space stations and settlement Dividing the book by era, De Chiara and Gorn feature spacecraft not only from the United States and Soviet Union/Russia, but also from the European Space Agency and China. The mind-blowing machines examined in this volume include the rockets Energia, Falcon 9, and VEGA; the Hubble Space Telescope; the Cassini space probe; and the Mars rovers, Opportunity, and Curiosity.For anyone who has marveled at humankind’s attempts and advances in leaving Earth, Spacecraft: The Complete Guide to the Rockets, Satellites, Capsules, Shuttles, and Stations That Put Us in Space is the definitive reference. Autorid: Michael H. Gorn, Giuseppe De Chiara, Davide Sivolella

"Brands in the Age of AI by Mark Kingsley explores how AI reshapes branding, enabling personalized consumer experiences and data-driven strategies while addressing challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape"-- Provided by publisher. Navigate the complexities of AI in branding, from maximizing benefits to addressing ethical considerations. Brands in the Age of AI by Mark Kingsley is a timely survey of how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing branding, consumer engagement, and loyalty. Through thought-provoking discussions, Kingsley reveals how AI-powered personalization, automation, and data analytics are reshaping the way brands connect with consumers. With AI, brands can now predict preferences, respond in real-time, and deliver highly tailored experiences, but Kingsley also raises crucial questions about the ethical use of AI and maintaining authentic consumer relationships in a technology-driven world. Whether you are a marketer, business leader, or branding professional, Kingsley’s expertise in digital transformation provides the roadmap you need for integrating AI into branding while keeping the consumer at the center of each decision. Inside, you will find:Wide-ranging analysis of AI’s role in branding: Understand how AI technology enables personalization, responsiveness, and predictive branding.Discussion on the effects of AI use: Consider possible results from the effect of AI on the interplay between brands, people, and digital agents.Real-world examples: Learn from brands located across the spectrum of AI-powered branding strategies.With Brands in the Age of AI, gain valuable insights into the future of branding to help businesses remain competitive and consumer-centered in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.The School of Visual Arts (SVA) Masters in Branding book series offers an insightful and accessible exploration of branding as both an art and a science, highlighting the multidisciplinary approach that defines the program. This series brings together the insights and expertise of leading practitioners, scholars, and students in the field of branding, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest theories, strategies, and practices. Each book in the series focuses on a unique aspect of branding, from cultural and social influences to technological advancements and market trends, reflecting the innovative spirit of the SVA’s Masters in Branding program. By showcasing a diverse range of perspectives and case studies, the series aims to inspire readers to think critically and creatively about the role of branding in shaping consumer perceptions and experiences.Also available from the series:The Meaning of Branded Objects and A History of Brands. Autorid: Mark Kingsley, Debbie Millman

Unlock the secrets of the Mediterranean diet and discover a lifetime of health benefits with this beginners guide and cookbook, written by a registered dietitian nutritionist. The Mediterranean diet has long been regarded as one of the healthiest eating patterns on the planet. Crowned the best diet in the world by U.S. News & World Report seven years in a rowand now being recommended by healthcare professionals as an ideal complement to GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempicno other diet beats it when it comes to supporting heart health, brain health, weight management, and the prevention of diabetes and other chronic diseases. Emphasizing a balanced approach to nutrition, the importance of whole, unprocessed foods, moderation, social connections, and the enjoyment of fresh, plant-based meals, the Mediterranean diet is not only good for you but for your community and the planet. But knowing its the best diet around and knowing how to start following it are two different things. Thats where this book comes in. Written by Alexandria Zozos, a registered dietitian nutritionist who comes from a Greek family and specializes in the Mediterranean diet, The 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan & Cookbook unveils the compelling research behind the reign of this sustainable, plant-forward diet and provides a simple, flexible blueprint so you can start following itand reaping the incredible health and longevity benefits!immediately. In the first part, Alexandria offers a 4-week plan to gradually introduce you to the diet. Each week features a complete 7-day meal plan and shopping guide for you to follow while introducing a different aspect of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle, including the fundamentals of the diet, nutritional guidance, lifestyle and holistic health practices, and sustainability. The flexible meal plans include suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts, so you can be assured youll find satisfaction (super important on the Mediterranean Diet!) while you explore the life-changing benefits of this way of eating. In the second part, Alexandria includes over 75 simple recipes, from comforting family classics to nutritionally-optimized entrees, including: Mediterranean Granola with Hemp Seeds Herbed Olive Oil Focaccia Yiayias famous stuffed peppers Avgolemono Soup Vegetable Pasta e Fagioli Crunchy Chickpea and Kale Salad with Tahini Garlic Dressing Ratatouille Provençal Sicilian-Inspired Eggplant Parmesan Chicken Souvlaki & Veggie Skewers Tuscan Butter Shrimp Sesame Tahini Cookies Citrus Olive Oil Cake And more! Brimming with practical advice, gorgeous photography, and enough clean, whole-food recipes to make anyone happy, The 30-Day Mediterranean Meal Plan & Cookbook includes everything you need to set yourself up for a lifetime of success with the worlds healthiest diet. Autorid: Alexandria Zozos

Balance today's most recent organizational behavior developments and trends with proven classic management ideas when you use Griffin/Phillips' ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS, International Edition14E. This applied, student-oriented approach emphasizes how to think and act like a successful manager as students examine the fundamentals of employee behavior. Updated learning features and chapter-opening "Real-World Challenges," the latest research findings and revised content all reflect today's most recent changes in organizational behavior (OB). Current, applied examples from well-known organizations work with in-chapter cases, self-assessments, video cases and exercises to create a reader-friendly focus. Students examine OB's most pressing issues as they develop the skills, tools and resources to personally succeed and effectively lead others in the modern workplace. MindTap digital resources further reinforce critical OB concepts. Autorid: Ricky Griffin, Jean Phillips

The updated third edition of Employment Law is a clear and practical guide to understanding the complex, important system that regulates the relationship between employers and employees in the UK.Understanding and applying the law effectively at work is essential for organizations. Employment Law offers a complete overview of the core components that form the interactions between an organization, its employees and the HR function. The third edition includes the latest developments and changes in law and HR perspectives, with new material on the changeability of the law, equal pay and parental leave.Featuring practical tools, checklists, case studies and real-life examples, Employment Law builds legal knowledge in key areas including recruitment, contracts, discrimination, equal pay, health and safety and managing the end of the employment relationship. It is supported by case studies on topics such as early conciliation, implied rights and diversity and inclusion and online resources including person specification templates and appraisal forms and additional references.HR Fundamentals is a series of succinct, practical guides featuring exercises, examples and case studies. They are ideal for students and those in the early stages of their HR careers. Gain a thorough grounding in the core principles and practices of UK employment law with the third edition of this practical guide from the HR Fundamentals series. Autorid: Elizabeth Aylott

Ready to stand up and create positive change at work, but reluctant to speak up? True leadership doesn’t always come from a position of power or authority. By teaching you skills and providing practical advice, this handbook shows you how to engage your coworkers and bosses and bring your ideas forward so that they are heard, considered, and acted upon.Authors Carmen Medina and Lois Kelly—once rebels themselves—reveal ways to navigate your workplace, avoid common mistakes and traps, and overcome the fears that may be holding you back. You can achieve more success and less frustration, help your organization do better work, and—most important—find more meaning and joy in what you do. Autorid: Lois Kelly, Carmen Medina, Debra Cameron

"An elder member of the occult-battling pack of Wise Dogs recalls a harrowing mission in U.S-occupied Japan after World War II, a mysterious curse creates an army of crawling, disembodied heads which threatens to overwhelm the region"-- Autorid: Evan Dorkin, Ben Dewey

"While staying with her brother, known as the drag queen Bow Regard, 18-year-old Briar signs up for the annual drag king competition and, with the help of her brother and a few new friends, becomes Edgar Allan Foe, but must overcome her depression and inner demons to win. Simultaneous eBook." Two rival drag kings competing for a crown might just win each other's hearts.When eighteen-year-old Briar Vincent's mental health takes a turn for the worst, her parents send her to spend the summer in New York City with her older brother, Beau, also known as the drag queen Bow Regard. Backstage at the gay bar where Beau performs, Briar just wants to be a fly on the wall, but she can't stand by when the cute but conceited drag king Spencer Read tries to put down another up-and-coming performer. To prove to him that even a brand-new performer could knock him off his pedestal, Briar signs up for the annual drag king competition. There's just one flaw in her plan: Briar has never done drag before. With the help of her brother and a few new friends, Briar becomes Edgar Allan Foe, a drag king hellbent on taking Spencer down. But unless she can learn how to shake her anxiety and perform, she doesn't stand a chance of winning Drag King of the Year, overcoming her depression and inner demons, or avoiding falling for her enemy, who might not be so bad after all. Autorid: Skye Quinlan

A New York Times bestseller The Great Deformation is a searing look at Washington's craven response to the recent myriad of financial crises and fiscal cliffs. It counters conventional wisdom with an eighty-year revisionist history of how the American state,especially the Federal Reserve,has fallen prey to the politics of crony capitalism and the ideologies of fiscal stimulus, monetary central planning, and financial bailouts. These forces have left the public sector teetering on the edge of political dysfunction and fiscal collapse and have caused America's private enterprise foundation to morph into a speculative casino that swindles the masses and enriches the few.Defying right- and left-wing boxes, David Stockman provides a catalogueue of corrupters and defenders of sound money, fiscal rectitude, and free markets. The former includes Franklin Roosevelt, who fathered crony capitalism Richard Nixon, who destroyed national financial discipline and the Bretton Woods gold-backed dollar Fed chairmen Greenspan and Bernanke, who fostered our present scourge of bubble finance and addiction to debt and speculation George W. Bush, who repudiated fiscal rectitude and ballooned the warfare state via senseless wars and Barack Obama, who revived failed Keynesian borrow and spend" policies that have driven the national debt to perilous heights. By contrast, the book also traces a parade of statesmen who championed balanced budgets and financial market discipline including Carter Glass, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, Bill Simon, Paul Volcker, Bill Clinton, and Sheila Bair.Stockman's analysis skewers Keynesian spenders and GOP tax-cutters alike, showing how they converged to bloat the welfare state, perpetuate the military-industrial complex, and deplete the revenue base,even as the Fed's massive money printing allowed politicians to enjoy deficits without tears." But these policies have also fueled new financial bubbles and favoured Wall Street with cheap money and rigged stock and bond markets, while crushing Main Street savers and punishing family budgets with soaring food and energy costs. The Great Deformation explains how we got here and why these warped, crony capitalist policies are an epochal threat to free market prosperity and American political democracy. Autorid: David Stockman

Christmas may be over for another year, but when Rowan the forest elf goes missing and the Santa Scouts are in trouble, Clara Claus and her brother Nick must investigate. Traveling from their home in the North Pole, they enlist the help of Gordon the grumpy gnome to track down the mysterious E.B. But with bunnies and squirrels to train and chocolate to wrap, can Clara and Nick crack the case to deliver the perfect Easter? Autorid: Bonnie Bridgman, Louise Forshaw