IN PERILOUS TIMES LIKE THESE, THE REALM DOESN'T JUST NEED A HERO.IT NEEDS A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR.Sir Kay and his fellow knights awake from their mythical slumber whenever Britain has need of them; they fought at Agincourt and at the Somme. But in these perilous modern times, the realm is more divided than ever, a dragon has been seen for the first time in centuries, and Kay is not the only ancient and terrible thing to come crawling up out of the ground . . .Perilous Times is a fiercely entertaining contemporary take on the myths of Camelot, which asks: what happens when the Knights of the Round Table return to fix the problems of the modern world?This debut is perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Jodi Taylor and Ben Aaronovitch.******************************************AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER******************************************WINNER OF THE FANTASY HIVE 'DEBUT OF THE YEAR' AWARD******************************************'If you like Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, you'll enjoy Perilous Times . . . wryly witty, it's an utterly original take on Arthurian myth' The Times'This audacious, original debut is angry as well as entertaining, and an exciting new take on the Matter of Britain' Guardian'Funny, weird, wise, lovely, and full of mad sh*t. You've never read anything like it before, and you should bang that order button now' Stuart Turton, author of The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle'Lee has brought Arthur's legends into these modern, perilous, times' Fantasy Hive'Like Good Omens with Arthurian knights. I've never read a book that treads so happily the ground between making you think, and making you laugh out loud' Beth Underdown'I HOWLED my way through this book! Smart, funny, refreshing fantasy. . . Anyone who liked Rivers of London will love this' Natasha Pulley'Forget the once-and-future-king; this is a once-and-future classic' Jackson Ford'Lee has a maestro's eye for satire' Richard Swan'A brilliant collision of ancient mysticism with modern madness' Robert Jackson Bennett'Relentlessly entertaining, deadpan hilarious and full of heart. Give it five pages and you'll be hooked' Scott Hawkins'Maintains a steady faith in humanity's ability to bring itself back from the brink' Publishers Weekly'Perilous Times has knights, mad science, corporate villainy . . . and dragons ready to burn it all down... delightful' Kevin Hearne'An awesomely accomplished debut' Daily Mail
This illustrated guide to history's most famous battles explores military history from ancient battles to the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and beyond. Featuring stunning illustrations and in-depth analysis, this m
The Jolly Phonics Workbooks are perfect for practising phonics skills.Covering the 42 letter sounds of English, these books provide a wealth of material for children to practise their reading and writing skills. Each sound is presented with a simple story and action, a letter formation guide and a section for writing practice. Engaging exercises and fun activities allow children to apply their phonic knowledge in reading and spelling regular words, as well as some 'tricky' words with irregular spellings.Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, Each of the seven books helps children develop their phonic skills further, moving from simply letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to moving from simply letter-sound recognition and letter formation early on to reading sentences and writing short phrases in the later books.
Newer, faster and more spectacular than ever, join the Top Gear team as they get to grips with the latest and most innovative Hypercars. Top Gear Hypercars uncovers the 15 latest and greatest Hypercars, each pushing design and automotive technology to the limit. Aston Martin, Bugatti, Ferrari, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini and Red Bull are reconfiguring the Hypercar landscape, all featured in this lavishly illustrated book, complete with technical cross-sections, vital stats, driving reports and insider access to the people who make these incredible machines.With a foreword from racing legend Horacio Pagani, this book answers the question: exactly what makes a Hypercar 'Hyper’?
Journey into a world of gods, goddesses, heroes, extraordinary creatures, and fantastic monsters with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Ancient Greek mythology for kids. Perfect for children aged 7 to 9, this collection contains enthr
THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERThe seven rules to follow to realise your true purpose in life-distilled by Arnold Schwarzenegger from his own journey of ceaseless reinvention and extraordinary achievement, and available for absolutely anyone. The world's greatest bodybuilder. The world's highest paid movie star.The leader of the world's sixth largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke. But this is no joke.This is Arnold Schwarzenegger. And this did not happen by accident. Arnold's stratospheric success happened as part of a process.As the result of clear vision, big thinking, hard work, direct communication, resilient problem-solving, open-minded curiosity, and a commitment to giving back. All of it guided by the one lesson Arnold's father hammered into him above all: be useful. As Arnold conquered every realm he entered, he kept his father's adage close to his heart.Written with his uniquely earnest, blunt, powerful voice, BE USEFUL takes readers on an inspirational tour through Arnold's toolkit for a meaningful life. Arnold shows us how to put those tools to work, in service of whatever fulfilling future we can dream up for ourselves. He brings his insights to vivid life with compelling personal stories, life-changing successes and life-threatening failures alike--some of them famous, some told here for the first time ever.Too many of us struggle to disconnect from our self-pity and connect to our purpose. At an early age, Arnold forged the mental tools to build the ladder out of the poverty and narrow-mindedness of his rural Austrian hometown, tools he used to add rung after rung from there. Now he has shared that wisdom with all of us.As he puts it, no one is going to come rescue you -- you only have yourself. The good news, it turns out, is that you are all you need. The instant number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023
A visual history of armored vehicles, from the early tanks of World War I to present-day models, created in association with the Smithsonian Institution.Showcasing the most famous military fighting machines, Tank combines comprehensive pho
This illustrated book for children shows you how things work. Look inside the human body, explore the magic of Venice, and take a tour around a movie studio - and much more Part of a unique series, More Incredible Cross-sections is Steph
From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth. Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, w
Admirers of Russian literature claim that the 'Slavic soul' of writers such as Chekhov or Tolstoy can't be fully appreciated in translation. For the less ambitious, the language will bring you closer to deciphering the 'riddle wrapped in a mystery insidean enigma' that is Russia.
A stunning tale of spiritual journey, prayer, and detachment told by a Christian pilgrim. This classic work of spiritual literature is the firsthand account of a pilgrim's journey as he endeavors to live out Saint Paul's instruction to "pray wit
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 152, Publishers: Thames & Hudson Ltd, Author: Christopher Stocks, ISBN-13: 9780500027073, Date of issue: 2025
"This famous manual . . . should be read by all those professing the slightest interest in lettering, writing, or the graphic arts." -- Printing World"Despite the spate of publications on this subject, this one remains far and away the best." --
Investigate crimes involving cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologiesBitcoin has traditionally been the payment system of choice for a criminal trading on the Dark Web, and now many other blockchain cryptocurrencies are entering the mainstream as traders are accepting them from low-end investors putting their money into the market. Worse still, the blockchain can even be used to hide information and covert messaging, unknown to most investigators.Investigating Cryptocurrencies is the first book to help corporate, law enforcement, and other investigators understand the technical concepts and the techniques for investigating crimes utilizing the blockchain and related digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.Understand blockchain and transaction technologiesSet up and run cryptocurrency accountsBuild information about specific addressesAccess raw data on blockchain ledgersIdentify users of cryptocurrenciesExtracting cryptocurrency data from live and imaged computersFollowing the moneyWith nearly $150 billion in cryptocurrency circulating and $3 billion changing hands daily, crimes committed with or paid for with digital cash are a serious business. Luckily, Investigating Cryptocurrencies Forensics shows you how to detect it and, more importantly, stop it in its tracks.
For more than four hundred years, the Catholic Churchs Index Librorum Prohibitorum struck terror into the hearts of authors, publishers and booksellers around the world, while arousing ridicule and contempt from many others, especially those in Protestant and non-Christian circles. Biased, inconsistent and frequently absurd in its attempt to ban objectionable texts of every conceivable description with sometimes fatal consequences the Index also reflected the deep learning and careful consideration of many hundreds of intellectual contributors over the long span of its storied evolution.This book constitutes the first full study of the Index of Prohibited Books to be published in English. It examines the reasons behind the Churchs attempts to censor religious, scientific and artistic works, and considers not only why this most sustained of campaigns failed, but what lessons can be learned for todays debates over freedom of expression and cancel culture.
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