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Book Synopsis''The nation''s go-to woman for all things space... her joy for the subject is boundless'' – The GuardianTake a new look at the world around you.What is a planet? Is there life on Mars? What makes Earth so special?Questions about our Solar System have fascinated us for centuries. Based on the latest scientific research, The Story of the Solar System will help you see the planets around us in a whole new light. Using colourful and easy-to-follow infographics, each planet becomes a character with a story of its own to tell, from Jupiter the King of the Solar System to ice oddity Uranus and outlier planet-but-not-a-planet Pluto.As space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock shows us, the story of Earth is best understood as part of its larger family, and The Story of the Solar System will bring that family to life.

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Book SynopsisNeil MacGregor''s A History of the World in 100 Objects takes a bold, original approach to human history, exploring past civilizations through the objects that defined them. Encompassing a grand sweep of human history, A History of the World in 100 Objects begins with one of the earliest surviving objects made by human hands, a chopping tool from the Olduvai gorge in Africa, and ends with objects which characterise the world we live in today. Seen through MacGregor''s eyes, history is a kaleidoscope - shifting, interconnected, constantly surprising, and shaping our world today in ways that most of us have never imagined. A stone pillar tells us about a great Indian emperor preaching tolerance to his people; Spanish pieces of eight tell us about the beginning of a global currency; and an early Victorian tea-set speaks to us about the impact of empire. An intellectual and visual feast, this is one of the most engrossing and unusual history books published in years. ''Brilliant, engagingly written, deeply researched'' Mary Beard, Guardian ''A triumph: hugely popular, and rightly lauded as one of the most effective and intellectually ambitious initiatives in the making of ''public history'' for many decades'' Sunday Telegraph ''Highly intelligent, delightfully written and utterly absorbing '' Timothy Clifford, Spectator ''This is a story book, vivid and witty, shining with insights, connections, shocks and delights'' Gillian Reynolds Daily Telegraph

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Book Synopsis**A Sunday Times Book of the Year**The closest you’ll ever get to the most infamous drug kingpin in modern history, told by the person who stood by his sideThe story of Pablo Escobar, one of the wealthiest, powerful and violent criminals of all time has fascinated the world. Yet the one person closest to him has never spoken out – until now. Maria Victoria Henao met Pablo when she was 13, eloped with him at 15, and despite his numerous infidelities and violence, stayed by his side for the following 16 years until his death. At the same time, she urged him to make peace with his enemies and managed to negotiate her and her children’s freedom after Pablo’s demise. The most intriguing character in the Escobar narrative is ready to share her story and reveal the real man behind the legend.Trade ReviewThis engaging book will not have arrived soon enough for Netflix Narcos addicts craving more. It will also stand out as an invaluable text for any student of Colombia’s blood-drenched, modern history. * Sunday Times *

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Book Synopsis'A richly told tale of tangled loyalties. French ratchets up the tension in increments . . . By the end, these characters have taken on such solidity that, long after finishing it, I often catch myself wondering how they're doing a testament to the author's mastery of her craft' GUARDIANReturn to the dark underbelly of Ardnakelty in the thrilling new sequel to The Searcher. -----It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They're coming for gold. What they bring is trouble. Two years have passed since retired Police Detective Cal Hooper moved from Chicago to the West of Ireland looking for peace. He's found it, more or less in his relationship with local woman Lena, and the bond he's formed with half-wild teenager Trey. So when two men turn up with a money-making scheme to find gold in the townland, Cal gets ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey. Because one of the men is no stranger: he's Trey's father. But Trey doesn't want protecting. What she wants is

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Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Ashes in the Snow, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.Ashes in the Snow follows fifteen-year-old Lina Vilkas as she's taken from her home in Lithuania with her mother and younger brother. Lina uses her love of art to try and find her father and keep herself and her family alive.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

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Book SynopsisPuffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this thrilling edition of Gulliver's Travels. In the strange countries of Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa and the land of the Houyhnhnms, Gulliver meets some extraordinary people and remarkable creatures. From a race of miniature folk to some surprisingly gentle giants and wise horses, Gulliver sees society from many different perspectives. Back in England life seems very ordinary after all his experiences, but Gulliver's fantastic adventures change his views on human behaviour forever.

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Book SynopsisPuffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Anne of the Island. As her childhood friends get married and move away, Anne too leaves Prince Edward Island for college in Kingsport. Although Priscilla Grant and Gilbert Blythe are there, too, she feels lonely and out of place. But Anne soon makes new friends, one of whom is rich, handsome Roy Gardner, whose attentions to Anne make Gilbert very jealous...

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Book SynopsisThe definitive book on human rights law, now updated with a new chapter on war crimes in Ukraine In Crimes Against Humanity, Geoffrey Robertson KC explains why we must hold political and military leaders accountable for genocide, torture and mass murder.He shows how human rights standards can be enforced against cruel governments, armies and multi-national corporations. This seminal work contains a critical perspective on events such as the invasion of Iraq, the abuses at Abu Ghraib, the killings in Darfur, the death of Milosevic and the trial of Saddam Hussein.Cautiously optimistic about ending impunity, but unsparingly critical of diplomats, politicians, Bush lawyers and others who evade international rules, this book will provide further guidance to a movement which aims to make justice predominant in world affairs.''A beacon of clear-sighted commitment to the humanitarian cause ... impassioned ... exemplary ... seminal'' Obser

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Book SynopsisThe inspirational new business book from the star of Dragons' Den, teaching you the lessons, habits and strategies needed to start, run and grow a business in just six minutes each week. Sara cuts through the noise to show that just six minutes is enough, if you have the drive, passion and consistency to achieve your dream' Steven BartlettHave you ever wanted to start or grow your own business, but found that life keeps getting in the way?Sara Davies, founder of the global craft business Crafter's Companion and star of Dragons' Den, is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship. This book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week. Filled with stories from Sara's own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business. From developing ideas and finding mentors, to overcoming hurdles and mastering time management, her quick tips and hacks are balanced with deeper actions to practise over the coming week. No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you can turn your dream into reality, at a pace that works for you.

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Book SynopsisThe electrifying sequel to the bestselling, critically acclaimed, page-turning thriller, The Upper World, soon to be a major movie starring Academy Award Winner Daniel Kaluuya.With her mentor, Dr Esso, by her side, Peckham born and bred Rhia is beginning her first week at the University of Oxford. She's determined to have a fresh start and put the Upper World behind her. But fitting into the hallowed halls of Oxford proves more difficult than she thought when she struggles to find her people.That's until Rhia receives a mysterious invite under her door to a secret and exclusive society called the Ravens. The Ravens are part of the 1% and being a member of the cult-like group guarantees students a life of wealth and success. But is Rhia really willing to sell out to secure her future?And, more pressingly, with increasingly strange goings-on happening around her, could joining the group mean opening Pandora's box and uncovering something even more mind-bending than the Upper World? Rhia is about to find out . . .PRAISE FOR THE UPPER WORLD:''A superbly original debut'' - Guardian''Impossible to put down'' - The Independent''A time-twisting, mind-bending thrill ride . . . I loved it!'' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl''s Guide to Murder''A thrilling, electric book - so sharp and quick, so witty and wise it leaves you gasping.'' - Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures''I couldn''t put this book down'' - Daniel Kaluuya, Academy Award-winning actor

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Book SynopsisA rollicking tale of the 1970s Detroit criminal underworld from legendary crime writer Elmore LeonardTo get ahead in armed robbery, you just need to find the perfect business partner...When auto thief Stick steals a maroon '73 Camaro from Frank's used car lot, Frank spies an unexpected opportunity. He suggests' they combine forces, and soon they're embarking on a crime spree across Detroit, holding up liquor stores and supermarkets and causing mayhem wherever they go. As long as they keep sticking to their Ten Golden Rules for Successful Armed Robbery, the cash keeps rolling in. But what happens when you start bending your own rules?

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Book SynopsisBrian Jay Jones is an award-winning writer and biographer and presently serves as vice president of Biographers International Organization, the world's largest organization of practicing biographers. Brian is a devoted member of the Jim Henson generation, having been two years old when Sesame Street premiered in 1969 and nine when The Muppet Show debuted in 1976. A former policy analyst and advisor in the U.S. Senate, Brian abandoned politics for the pen in 2008, with the publication of his award-winning biography of Washington Irving.

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Book SynopsisTHE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATIONOcean Vuong returns with a big-hearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to surviveOne late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to alter Hai's relationship to himself, his family, and a community at the brink. Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exist on the fringes of society and to reckon with the wounds that haunt our collective soul. Hallmarks of Vuong's writing formal innovation, syntactic dexterity, and the ability to twin grit with grace through tenderness are on full display in this story of loss, hope, and how far we would go to possess one of life's most fleeting mercies: a second chance.

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Book SynopsisLaurence Blair is an award-winning writer and journalist. He was born and raised in Dorset, southwest England, and studied Ancient and Modern History at the University of Oxford. Since 2014, he has reported from across Latin America for outlets including the BBC, Economist, Financial Times, Guardian, New York Times and National Geographic. He currently lives in Asunción, Paraguay.

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Book SynopsisRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this irresistible illustrated edition of The Wizard of Oz. 125th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz'Follow the yellow brick road!' Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.

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Book SynopsisA vibrant, modern biography of the writer, and suspected spy, Christopher Marlowe Shakespeare's bolder, raunchier and more radical brother in arms, pen and ink. LONDON, LATE 16TH CENTURY. Townhouses quickly give way to overcrowded tenements and hovels; cobblestone lanes are filled with excrement and offal; bodies hang from gallows and severed heads are impaled on spikes for all to see. It's a place of repression, suspicion, censorship, and violence for London to become the scene of astonishing creativity and intellectual daring someone truly revolutionary had to break through the status quo. ENTER CHRISTOPHER KIT' MARLOWE. A cobbler's son from Canterbury with no connections, no resources, and no social standing, he's an unlikely candidate for this role. But, having scrambled his way out of poverty and through a Cambridge education, he also enters London with nothing to lose. From inner city taverns to royal courts, Marlowe becomes a catalyst for change in the cultural landscape and a shadowy actor in the political one. By the time of his murder in 1593, the 29-year-old is the greatest and most revered playwright, poet, and rule-breaker of his time. In Dark Renaissance, Stephen Greenblatt uncovers the real Christopher Marlowe: his artistic ingenuity, riotous politics, and transgressive, ultimately doomed life. In so doing, he shows Marlowe to be not only the most genius of writers, to whom Shakespeare owes an enormous debt, but the mastermind who carried Elizabethan England out of the dark ages and into the light.

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Book Synopsis'Quintessentially indispensable brimming with generosity and love of life. I want to share this book with everyone I love and those I don't in the conviction that Home will make them NICER by association' Juliet Nicolson In this book inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores the essence of what makes a home, debunking intimidating ideas about taste' and trends, offering practical and reassuring advice for every room, and above all celebrating the joy and comfort that comes from being surrounded by things you love. This is partly a book about a feeling. We all know it, regardless of where we live. Home is when you open the front door and exhale. In this joyous, practical, wise and entertaining book, inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores and celebrates the essence of what makes a home. Whether it is grand or modest, urban or rural, rented or owned, shared or occupied solo, her mission is to make you sigh with contentment the moment you're through your front door. From it's understanding the best lightbulbs and the most flattering paint colours, or knowing what to make when you've asked people to dinner and have forgotten (or maybe never learned) how to cook, Home debunks intimidating ideas about taste' and celebrates the timeless importance of charm. Inspiring you to think imaginatively about how to use the things you've already got, advising you on what to look out for when buying a sofa, and opening your eyes to the transformative power of a well-chosen picture frame, India will steer you far, far away from trends and Instagram and helps you find, trust and take pride in what you like. Going from the hallway to the bedroom, via the bathroom, the kitchen, the sitting room and all the spaces in between, India shares everything she knows about how to create and find joy in every room. Along the way she shares life lessons, tips and stories of the things and people that have shaped her, and the places she has called home. So, step over the threshold and come on in.

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Book SynopsisBryan Talbot was born in 1952. He has worked on underground comics, science fiction and superhero stories such as Judge Dredd and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. His books include Alice in Sunderland, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes (with Mary Talbot), the first graphic novel to win the Costa biography award, and the Grandville series.

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Book SynopsisIf you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun... Join Moomintroll and his friends in this very special picture book to celebrate the anniversary of the classic story, Comet in Moominland. Settle in with the Moomin family as they remember the time Moomin and Sniff set off to find out what will happen if a comet lands in Moominland. They needed to be very brave and to do this they remembered the love of Moominmamma!A beautiful tale of adventure which celebrates Tove Jansson's iconic characters and how going on a long journey makes you appreciate home and the people that signify that. Discover more beautiful Moomin books:Moominpappa and the Great FloodMoomin and Snufkin's Quest for AdventureMoomin: Little My and the Wild WindMoomin and the Midsummer MysteryMoomin and the Wishing StarMoomin and the Ice FestivalMy First Moomin: Goodnight, MoominMy First Moomin: Best FriendsMy First Moomin: Be Brave, Moomin

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Book SynopsisThe Possibility of Tenderness is a personal history narrated through the lens of the grung' and plants. It's also a people's history of the land, a family saga, an archival detective story through time. It's the migration tale of a young scholar who arrives in Britain from rural Jamaica to study at Oxford to achieve upward social mobility' and who now lives in Roundhay Leeds. Suddenly, amidst his journey of dreams and class aspiration, the plants and people of his native district, Coffee Grove, begin to offer different ways of living, alternative dreams, and the possibility of tenderness and the permission to roam England. Marrying the local and the familial with global history and unfolding as a timely and immersive tale of land, environment, and the world of plants, The Possibility of Tenderness reveals how the history of a tiny rural village in a mountainous region of Jamaica is interlinked with that of modern Britain. And, also what that rural village can teach us about leisure, land ownership and reclamation today. Mama, the author's grandmother, is a central protagonist of the story. Alongside her, herbalists, plant workers, farmers, and plant lovers help forge an intimate portrait of Coffee Grove, as do the plants themselves; fever grass, jointa, search mi heart, leaf of life, helping Allen-Paisant revise his sense of self and solidify a new understanding of his place in the world. The Possibility of Tenderness is a cross-pollinating book about the transformative power of plants, the legacy of dreams, and the lessons they offer for living with the earth.

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Book SynopsisLee Child (Author) Lee Child is one of the world's leading thriller writers. He was born in Coventry, raised in Birmingham, and now lives in England's Lake District. It is said one of his novels featuring his hero Jack Reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. His books consistently achieve the number-one slot on bestseller lists around the world and have sold over one hundred million copies. Lee is the recipient of many awards including Author of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards. He was appointed CBE in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.Andrew Child (Author) Andrew Child is the author of nine thrillers written under the name Andrew Grant. He is the younger brother of Lee Child. Born in Birmingham, he lives in Wyoming with his wife, the novelist Tasha Alexander.

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Book SynopsisMarcus Kliewer is a writer and stop-motion animator. His debut novel We Used to Live Here began life as a serialized short story on Reddit, where it won the Scariest Story of 2021 award on the NoSleep forum (eighteenmillion members). Film rights were snapped up by Netflix, and it was acquired by Simon & Schuster in the US for publication even before it had been extended into a full-length novel. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.

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Book SynopsisJohn Marrs is an author and former journalist based in London and Northamptonshire. After spending his career interviewing celebrities from the worlds of television, film and music for numerous national newspapers and magazines, he is now a full-time author. His books include No1 bestseller and Netflix series The One, The Passengers, award winning What Lies Between Us and The Good Samaritan. Follow him at www.johnmarrsauthor.co.uk, on Twitter @johnmarrs1, on Instagram @johnmarrs.author and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/johnmarrsauthor.

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Book SynopsisSet within the gritty world of Colombian drug cartels, Tom Bradby depicts the dark underbelly of the crime world with his signature atmospheric plotting. Rafa Fernandez was always crystal clear about one thing; hell would freeze over before he was dragged into the dirty business that made his father one of the richest and most powerful criminal bosses in the world. But now his father is dead, hell has indeed frozen over and, whether he likes it or not, his father's billions are his. Unfortunately, the old man's rivals have an eye not just on the drugs' business but the other assets too. Soon his family is under threat: his sister has been kidnapped, and his wife and son living in fear. If they, and he, are to survive, he must become the master of his father's world. Dr Laura Strong also has dark secrets - some crippling gambling debts accumulated trying to care for her disabled brother. When Rafa offers her the chance to transform her finances by caring for his own son, she has no choice but to say yes, particularly when agents from the National Crime Agency urge her to take the job - and inform on her new boss. As a reluctant drug dealer and a damaged doctor are pushed together by an increasingly brutal series of events, the question is simple; can either of them survive? And, if so, how?

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