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Long before A Game of Thrones became an international phenomenon, #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin had taken his loyal readers across the cosmos. Now back in print after almost ten years, Tuf Voyaging
The first part in an epic sequel to M.K. Hume's King Arthur trilogy The legend of King Arthur lives on... King Artor lies slain and Ector, a mere boy, is acknowledged as the legitimate heir to the kingdom. But the land of the Celts is weakened and Ector grows up torn between a sense of doom and duty. Meanwhile, in the Forest of Arden, it is revealed to young Arthur that he is the Bastard Prince, son of King Artor and Lady Elayne. Trained in the skills of a warrior, Arthur cannot challenge the position of his ruler and childhood friend, but nor can he stand back and watch Briton crumble under the threat of invasion. As the Last Dragon, he must ensure that his father's legacy lives on... Autorid: M. K. Hume
'She is such a great seductress that you won't want to take a break, even to fill the kettle' Sunday Express' It's the Sixties - girls are in miniskirts, King's Road and Carnaby Street are where it's at and big buildings are going up all over London. Eliza is fresh into town and determined to make her mark in the fashion world; Jeremy is an ad man, clever and full of charm and Matt is devilishly good-looking, a property tycoon on the make. Things are beginning to get busy... Years later, a hurried marriage is doomed and a child is at the centre of an agonizing divorce. THE DECISION is a sweeping, sizzling novel in which hearts are broken, secrets revealed and reputations shattered. And at the heart of it all lies the fate of a little girl. Autorid: Penny Vincenzi
SPY HUNTER SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPYMASTERS BEST ESPIONAGE NOVEL OF 2025, ALONGSIDE THE PEACOCK AND THE SPARROW BY I.S. BERRY AND GABRIEL'S MOON BY WILLIAM BOYD 'Irresistible' Guardian 'Impressive' Daily Mail 'Captivating' Mick Herron Nominated for the 2018 Best First Novel, Barry Award London, 1909 Captain Kell of the War Office knows the Empire is under threat - from Russia and Germany, from terrorists and anarchists, spies and infiltrators. But he can't prove it to his superiors. He needs an agent he can trust, someone who knows the street, not the playing fields of Eton. Kell needs Wiggins. Trained as a child by Kell's old friend Sherlock Holmes, who used to call his little band of urchins the Baker Street Irregulars, Wiggins is now an ex soldier with an expert line in deduction and the cunning of a bare-knuckle fighter. But he has no wish to be recruited - until he sees a route to taking his sworn revenge on the killer of his best friend. Autorid: H.B. Lyle
Its alive! Again! Frankenstein Lives brings to life the enduring legacy of Mary Shelleys Creature in thrilling images and captivating commentary.Beginning with the story of Mary Shelleys conception of the novel on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva, Frankenstein Lives traces the Creatures transformation from a nameless literary monster to an international sensation, appearing in films, television shows, and commercial merchandise. The Creature has even appeared on a cereal box!Frankensteins monster has been a hero and a villain, a star in both comedies and dramas. He has gone head-to-head with both Dracula and the Wolf Man, tap danced with Gene Wilder, joked around with Abbott and Costello, served as the butler for the Addams family, and continues to star in films today. With special attention placed on the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff staggering through the mad scientists laboratory, the book explores the classicand often misunderstoodcharacter. This visual guide includes photos of Shelleys manuscript pages, Boris Karloff on set as the Creature in the 1931 film, and much more! Frankenstein Lives brings the history to life, including:Mary Shelleys background and inspirationFilm portrayals of Frankensteins monster, including upcoming film adaptionsCommercial merchandizing of the monster, including costumes and video gamesProfiles of the Bride, Igor, and DraculaAnd much more!Relive the Creatures greatest pop culture moments in this visually stunning and comprehensive guide to the green monster that we cant stop loving. Autorid: Paul Ruditis
Ein Psychogramm des selbstverliebten MannsMännliche Narzissten sind Menschen, die mit ihrem Selbstbewusstsein und Charme beeindrucken, doch ihr Charisma wärmt nicht. Ihre Geltungssucht ist ein Gefängnis, aus dem sie nicht ausbrechen können. Das zeigt sich besonders in der Liebe, die der Narzisst nur als Eigenliebe kennt. Auf der Basis neuester wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse und illustriert durch aufschlussreiche Fallgeschichten aus dem Praxisalltag, untersucht der Psychiater und Psychotherapeut Raphael M. Bonelli die inneren Fesseln des narzisstischen Mannes und zeigt Wege in die Freiheit auf.
The definitive biography of Soviet Jewish dissident writer Vasily Grossman, called gripping" and "fascinating" by William Taubman in the New York Times (Popoff] tells Grossmans story with sensitivity and a keen understanding of his world, drawing on little-known archival collections to produce what must be considered the definitive biography.Douglas Smith, Wall Street Journal Longlisted for the 2019 Cundill History Prize sponsored by McGill University; finalist in the 2019 National Jewish Book Awards, Biography category; winner of the Canadian Jewish Literary Award, Biography category If Vasily Grossmans 1961 masterpiece, Life and Fate, had been published during his lifetime, it would have reached the world together with Pasternaks Doctor Zhivago and before Solzhenitsyns Gulag. But Life and Fate was seized by the KGB. When it emerged posthumously, decades later, it was recognized as the War and Peace of the twentieth century. Always at the epicenter of events, Grossman (19051964) was among the first to describe the Holocaust and the Ukrainian famine. His 1944 article The Hell of Treblinka became evidence at Nuremberg. Grossmans powerful antitotalitarian works liken the Nazis crimes against humanity with those of Stalin. His compassionate prose has the everlasting quality of great art. Because Grossmans major works appeared after much delay we are only now able to examine them properly. Alexandra Popoffs authoritative biography illuminates Grossmans life and legacy. Autorid: Alexandra Popoff
Discover how you can live a life of rich communion with God cultivates faith, hope, and love in a way that transforms you and the broken world we all inhabit. With explores the narrative of the Bible to show that we were created to be with God, and that restoring this connection is his mission. Instead of life over, under, from, or even for God, what leads us into freedom and restoration is life with God. Why are American Christians, who have more access to biblical teaching than any other people in history, failing to experience the freedom of the Christian life? Why are pastors, those closest to the work and ministry, burning out at an alarming rate? Why do many church members, who give large amounts of their time and wealth to Christ and his kingdom, secretly question the legitimacy of their efforts? And why are spiritual seekers dismissing the validity of the Christian message? Is it possible we've misunderstood the call of the Christian life? A life lived in rich communion with God cultivates faith, hope, and love in a way that transforms both us and the broken world we inhabit. In With, youll find: Illustrations of concepts in the book to aid understanding Recommendations for how to practice communion with God, including three helpful practices A discussion guide for use when continuing the conversation with others in small groups Endorsements: "If we've grown weary of Christianity, if we find most any local church uninspiring, maybe the problem lies not in the Christian faith or these faithful bodies, but in our own disgruntled hearts. In With, Skye Jethani tenderly unmasks the clichéd posturing that too often masquerades as genuine communion with Christ. More importantly, he takes readers to the humble place they must occupy--in prayer, studying Scripture, with the Church--if faith, hope, and love are to truly mark our lives." -James H. Gilmore, author, The Experience Economy "It doesnt matter, as old theologians were rumored to argue, how many angels can dance on a pinhead. But it does matter which preposition governs your faith--over, after, against, for, from, under, with. Who knew what huge worlds turn on such tiny words? Who knew what theological riches were laced into the bones of grammar? Skye has done a great service to the church. In prose elegant and clear, with insights keen and deep, he shows how everything changes with just one word: With. Its a book I want my whole church to read." -Mark Buchanan, author of Spiritual Rhythm "Who knew that a preposition had so much influence? Skye's book will challenge the way that you think about God and faith, digging deep into our motivations and heart issues. You can't read this book and not see yourself and others differently!" -Margaret Feinberg, author of Scouting the Divine and Hungry for God Autorid: Skye Jethani
The compelling fourth historical naval adventure from a master of maritime storytelling. Seth Hunter's electrifying series is the perfect read for fans of Master and Commander and novels by Iain Gale. 'Seth Hunter has a more natural storyteller's eye than Patrick O'Brian' Daily Telegraph 1796: Nathan Peake, captain of the frigate Unicorn is sent with a small squadron into the Adriatic to help bring Venice into an Italian alliance against the French. He establishes a British naval presence, harrying the French corsairs that swarm out of Ancona in Italy. While Nathan confronts the politics of 'intrigue, poison and the stiletto' in Venice, his mission is further complicated by the arrival of Napoleon Bonaparte's aide de camp, Junot. Recognising Nathan as the 'American' who saved Bonaparte's life in Paris, Junot invites him to army headquarters where he unwillingly joins the French in a victorious battle against the Austrians. Meanwhile, in Venice, French troops move into the city and a new revolutionary government takes power. Nathan learns that Bonaparte is negotiating a peace deal with the Austrians - Britain's only remaining ally. Worse, the Spanish are about to ally with the French. Nathan returns to the Unicorn and rejoins Nelson for the decisive Battle of St Vincent against the entire Spanish fleet. What readers are saying about THE WINDS OF FOLLY: 'Full of action and intrigue mixed with a worldly view of historical figures. A non-stop read - his best yet' 'Another winning combination of naval action and espionage from Seth Hunter' 'More fascinating adventures through the Adriatic. The integration of old and new characters makes the story believable with its pieces of history woven through' Autorid: Seth Hunter
The Key Stage 2 Maths series covers mathematical technique for SATs and all other styles of mathematical test. This series of books is designed to be used in sequence from Workbook 1 onwards. The workbook series is complemented by a testbook that reinforce a child's mathematical technique and knowledge. Answers, Progress Charts and a Certificate of Achievement are included at the end of every book. All our materials have been rigorously classroom tested. The methodologies have been successfully used in AE Tuition classes for over 30 years. Autorid: Dr Stephen C Curran, Autumn McMahon, Katrina MacKay
The idea of the self is immediately familiar to everyone, yet elusive to define and understand. From pioneering researcher Roy F. Baumeister, this volume synthesizes a vast body of knowledge to provide a panoramic view of the human self--how it develops and functions, why it exists, and what problems it encounters on the journey through life. What are the benefits of self-knowledge, and how attainable is it? Do we have one self, or many? What is the relationship of self and society? In 28 concise chapters, Baumeister explains complex concepts with clarity and insight. He reveals the central role played by the self in enabling both individuals and cultures to thrive. Autorid: Roy F. Baumeister
In 1884, the Canadian government enacted a ban on the potlatch, the foundational ceremony of the Haida people. The tradition, which determined social structure, transmitted cultural knowledge, and redistributed wealth, was seen as a cultural impediment to the governments aim of assimilation. The tradition did not die, however; the knowledge of the ceremony was kept alive by the Elders through other events until the ban was lifted. In 1969, a potlatch was held. The occasion: the raising of a totem pole carved by Robert Davidson, the first the community had seen in close to 80 years. From then on, the community publicly reclaimed, from the Elders who remained to share it, the knowledge that has almost been lost. Sara Florence Davidson, Roberts daughter, would become an educator. Over the course of her own education, she came to see how the traditions of the Haida practiced by her fatherholistic, built on relationships, practical, and continuouscould be integrated into contemporary educational practices. From this realization came the roots for this book. Autorid: Sara Florence Davidson, Robert Davidson, Jo-ann Archibald
In this uplifting story, a young Indigenous man overcomes hardship to fulfill his dream of becoming a doctor.Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but hes not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isnt until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big.However, becoming a doctor isnt easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than hes ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy?This inspiring graphic novel for young adults is based on a true story. Ryan Fox dreams of becoming a doctor. But when university takes him away from the support of his family and Siksikaitsitapi community, his grades start to slip, his bills pile up, and getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a young boy? Young Ryan Fox gets good grades, but hes not sure what he wants to be when he grows up. It isnt until he meets a Blackfoot doctor during a school assembly that he starts to dream big.However, becoming a doctor isnt easy. University takes Ryan away from his family and the Siksikaitsitapi community, and without their support, he begins to struggle. Faced with more stress than hes ever experienced, he turns to partying. Distracted from his responsibilities, his grades start to slip. His bills pile up. Getting into med school feels impossible. And now his beloved uncle is in jail. Can Ryan regain his footing to walk the path he saw so clearly as a boy?This inspiring graphic novel for young adults is based on a true story. Autorid: Gitz Crazyboy, Veronika Barinova, Azby Whitecalf, Toben Racicot
"Helpless to stop a deadly illness, Rocky Cree Elder Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. To save his people, Kakakiw must overcome doubt to trust in traditional teachings and the gift of the Little People"-- I dont recall seeing books when I was a little boy. But the old people, they grew up listening to stories. And so, every night, when the old people were done their evening prayers, they would sit and they would tell us stories too.At the time of the spring thaw, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwasahak (Hudson Bay). But not all of the new visitors are welcome.When the canoes return home to the shores of the misinipi river, the Rocky Cree begin to collapse one by one, drenched in sweat and slowly slipping into delirium. Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. Exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he seeks guidance through prayer.Hope finally comes with a visitor in the night: one of the Little People, small beings who are just like us. If Kakakiw can journey to their home, he will be given the medicine his people need. All he has to do is paddle through a cliff of solid bedrock to get there.To save his people from certain death, Kakakiw must overcome doubt to follow the traditional teachings of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak and trust in the gift of the Little People.In this illustrated short story for all ages, celebrated Rocky Cree storyteller William Dumas shares a teaching about hope in the face of adversity. This book is a companion story to The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak series. Helpless to stop a deadly illness, Rocky Cree Elder Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. To save his people, Kakakiw must overcome doubt to trust in traditional teachings and the gift of the Little People.This is a companion story to The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak series. I dont recall seeing books when I was a little boy. But the old people, they grew up listening to stories. And so, every night, when the old people were done their evening prayers, they would sit and they would tell us stories too.At the time of the spring thaw, the Rocky Cree fill their canoes with furs, eager to trade with the new visitors in mistiwasahak (Hudson Bay). But not all of the new visitors are welcome.When the canoes return home to the shores of the misinipi river, the Rocky Cree begin to collapse one by one, drenched in sweat and slowly slipping into delirium. Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. Exhausted physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he seeks guidance through prayer.Hope finally comes with a visitor in the night: one of the Little People, small beings who are just like us. If Kakakiw can journey to their home, he will be given the medicine his people need. All he has to do is paddle through a cliff of solid bedrock to get there.To save his people from certain death, Kakakiw must overcome doubt to follow the traditional teachings of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak and trust in the gift of the Little People.In this illustrated short story for all ages, celebrated Rocky Cree storyteller William Dumas shares a teaching about hope in the face of adversity. This book is a companion story to The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak series. Helpless to stop a deadly illness, Rocky Cree Elder Kakakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. To save his people, Kakakiw must overcome doubt to trust in traditional teachings and the gift of the Little People.This is a companion story to The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Ithiniwak series. Autorid: William Dumas, Rhian Brynjolson
Mysterious murders, shadowy figures and high school—life is hard for Cole Harper. Cole Harper is struggling to settle into life in Wounded Sky First Nation. He may have stopped a serial killer but the trouble is far from over. A creature lurks in the shadows of Blackwood Forest, the health clinic is on lockdown by a mysterious organization, and long-held secrets threaten to bubble to the surface. Can Cole learn the truth about his father's death? Why won't Choch give him a straight answer? Where the heck is Jayne? Oh, and high school sucks.Monsters is the second novel in David A. Robertson's The Reckoner trilogy. It is the follow-up to Strangers. Autorid: David A. Robertson
Long ago, all living creatures on this land shared a special balance with one another. The pugulatmujthe Little Peoplewere the original guardians of the land, and they looked after all living things. As time passed, we forgot these playful yet powerful guardians, but they did not forget us. Occasionally, they make their presence known with the little tricks they play.When her hair clip disappears, Mali is devastated. It was special, made by her giju'. Her mom thinks she lost it, but Mali knows it was stolen by the pugulatmuj.Soon after, Mali is surprised to meet Puugand hes wearing her hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. As they hunt for the objects on Puugs list, Mali uncovers a lot of unanswered questions along the way.Why is there a giant chasing them? Will she really get her hair clip back? And why is Puug collecting these things anyway?Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this graphic novel series for young readers. A Mikmaw girl goes on a quest in this empowering graphic novel for young readers. When Mali meets Puug, shes surprised to discover hes wearing her stolen hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this series for young readers. Long ago, all living creatures on this land shared a special balance with one another. The pugulatmujthe Little Peoplewere the original guardians of the land, and they looked after all living things. As time passed, we forgot these playful yet powerful guardians, but they did not forget us. Occasionally, they make their presence known with the little tricks they play.When her hair clip disappears, Mali is devastated. It was special, made by her giju'. Her mom thinks she lost it, but Mali knows it was stolen by the pugulatmuj.Soon after, Mali is surprised to meet Puugand hes wearing her hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. As they hunt for the objects on Puugs list, Mali uncovers a lot of unanswered questions along the way.Why is there a giant chasing them? Will she really get her hair clip back? And why is Puug collecting these things anyway?Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this graphic novel series for young readers. When Mali meets Puug, shes surprised to discover hes wearing her stolen hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this series for young readers. Autorid: Brandon Mitchell, Veronika Barinova, Britt Wilson
Miikwan (Anishinaabe) and Dez (Inninew) are best friends. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up Indigenous in the city—they’re so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. When Dez’s grandmother becomes too sick, Dez can’t stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can’t bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez’s community find her before it’s too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don’t? Tasha Spillett’s graphic novel debut, Surviving the City, is a story about womanhood, friendship, colonialism, and the anguish of a missing loved one. Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan is Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape – they’re so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez’s grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can’t stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can’t bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez’s community find her before it’s too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don’t? Autorid: Tasha Spillett, Natasha Donovan, Donovan Yaciuk
Ace is ready to race her new car!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ace has built her very own car and is getting ready to race! After oiling the wheels and kicking the tires, Ace sets out to win. But when a missing part and a rut in the middle of the track threaten to keep her in last place, Ace has to think fast to finish strong -- and come out on top!With Larry Dane Brimner's simple text and Kaylani Juanita's full-color artwork on every page, this fast-paced, action-packed book is perfect for new readers! Autorid: Larry Dane Brimner, Kaylani Juanita
From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus comes a novel about a struggling writer who gets his big break, with a little help from the most famous woman in America.After years of trying to make it as a writer in 1990s New York City, James Smale finally sells his novel to an editor at a major publishing house: none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie--or Mrs. Onassis, as she's known in the office--has fallen in love with James's candidly autobiographical novel, one that exposes his own dysfunctional family. But when the book's forthcoming publication threatens to unravel already fragile relationships, both within his family and with his partner, James finds that he can't bring himself to finish the manuscript. Jackie and James develop an unexpected friendship, and she pushes him to write an authentic ending, encouraging him to head home to confront the truth about his relationship with his mother. Then a long-held family secret is revealed, and he realizes his editor may have had a larger plan that goes beyond the page...From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus comes a funny, poignant, and highly original novel about an author whose relationship with his very famous book editor will change him forever--both as a writer and as a son.
Ce travail est axé sur la variabilité craniométrique et la structure des populations de Crocidura olivieri et Scutisorex somereni collectés à Kisangani et ses environs. Il existe des mesures craniométriques stables (qui varient peu) c"est à dire avec un coefficient de variation inférieur à 5%. Chez Crocidura olivieri, les mesures suivantes: UTR (la longueur de la rangée dentaire supérieure) et m1-m3 (la distance entre les molaires inférieures) ont présenté des différences significatives pour tous les blocs (les iles, rive droite, rive gauche) confondus pris deux à deux. Chez Scutisorex somereni, seul le paramètre HB (la hauteur de la boite crânienne) a présenté une différence significative pour ces trois blocs confondus comparés deux à deux. Même s"il existe une variabilité craniométrique entre les blocs chez les individus de ces deux espèces, elle ne s"observe pas entre les localités d"un même bloc. Nous avons répertorié 5 classes d"âge (les subadultes, les jeunes adultes, les adultes, les vieux adultes et séniles) au sein de ces deux populations. Il y a une faible représentativité des séniles (très vieux adultes). Par contre, les juvéniles étaient absents.
