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The Award-winning International Bestselling Story of One Man's Six Year Detention in Australia 'A powerfully vivid account of the experiences of a refugee: desperation, brutality, suffering, and all observed with an eye that seems to see everything and told in a voice that's equal to the task.' - Phillip Pullman In 2013, Kurdish journalist Behrouz Boochani sought asylum in Australia but was instead illegally imprisoned in the country's most notorious detention centre on Manus Island. This book is the result. Boochani spent nearly five years typing passages of this book one text at a time from a secret mobile phone in prison. Compiled and translated from Farsi, they form an incredible story of how escaping political persecution in Iran, he ended up trapped as a stateless person. This vivid, gripping portrait of his years of incarceration and exile shines devastating light on the fates of so many people, as borders close around the world. No Friend but the Mountains is both a brave act of witness and a moving testament to the humanity of all people, in the most extreme of circumstances. 'A brilliant book. No Friend but the Mountains can rightly take its place on the shelf of world prison literature . . . It is a profound victory for a young poet who showed us all how much words can still matter.' - Richard Flanagan, Booker Prize winning author of The Narrow Road to the Deep North

Alexa Chung's IT: the Top Ten Bestseller from the international fashion muse and Vogue contributing editor Now a Penguin paperback, this one-off collection of Alexa Chung's writing, doodles and photographs combines stories of early style inspirations such as her grandpa and the Spice Girls with discussion of figures of obsession like Jane Birkin and Annie Hall, reflecting on heartbreak, how to get dressed in the morning, the challenges of taking a good selfie, and more. Interspersed with pages from Alexa's notebooks and many a photo of a good night out, It is now perfectly sized for any bag - handbag or otherwise. Witty, charming and with a refreshingly down-to-earth attitude, It is a must-have for anyone who loves fashion, worries about growing up, or loves just about everything Alexa Chung. 'If you love Alexa Chung, buy it. If you are interested in fashion and style, buy it. If you're after a book full of pretty pictures and inspo, buy it' - Cosmopolitan Alexa Chung is a model and contributing editor to British Vogue. The recipient of numerous style awards, Alexa has won the prestigious British Style Award (voted for by the public) three years in a row. She currently lives in New York City.

The phenomenal international and Sunday Times bestseller from the author of SapiensStories brought us together. Books spread our ideas - and our mythologies. The internet promised infinite knowledge. The algorithm learned our secrets - and then turned us against each other. What will AI do?Nexus is the thrilling account of how we arrived at this moment, and the urgent choices we must now make to survive - and to thrive. PRAISE FOR NEXUS'One of the most remarkable intellects of our generation' RORY STEWART'Tremendous, thought-provoking and so very well-reasoned . . . If there is one book that I would urge everyone to read - it is Nexus' STEPHEN FRY'A wake-up call in the gentlest, most urgent way' YOTAM OTTOLENGHI'This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI' MUSTAFA SULEYMAN'A super narrative writer' GUARDIAN'[Harari] sticks the world together in a gleaming shape that inspires and excites' TELEGRAPHPRAISE FOR YUVAL NOAH HARARI'The great thinker of our age' THE TIMES'Interesting and provocative' BARACK OBAMA'One of my favourite writers and thinkers' NATALIE PORTMAN

Finalist for the Cundill History Prize ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal and NPR "Superb ... A vivid and richly detailed story ... worth reading by everyone." -The New York Times Book Review From the bestselling author of Return of a King, the story of how the East India Company took over large swaths of Asia, and the devastating results of the corporation running a country. In August 1765, the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and set up, in his place, a government run by English traders who collected taxes through means of a private army. The creation of this new government marked the moment that the East India Company ceased to be a conventional company and became something much more unusual: an international corporation transformed into an aggressive colonial power. Over the course of the next 47 years, the company's reach grew until almost all of India south of Delhi was effectively ruled from a boardroom in the city of London. The Anarchy tells one of history's most remarkable stories: how the Mughal Empire-which dominated world trade and manufacturing and possessed almost unlimited resources-fell apart and was replaced by a multinational corporation based thousands of miles overseas, and answerable to shareholders, most of whom had never even seen India and no idea about the country whose wealth was providing their dividends. Using previously untapped sources, Dalrymple tells the story of the East India Company as it has never been told before and provides a portrait of the devastating results from the abuse of corporate power. Bronze Medal in the 2020 Arthur Ross Book Award

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum s life is set to blow sky high when international murder hits dangerously close to home in this dynamite novel by Janet Evanovich. The most popular mystery writer alive. The New York Times B efore Stephanie can even step foot off Flight 127 Hawaii to Newark, she s knee deep in trouble. Her dream vacation turned into a nightmare, and she s flying back to New Jersey solo. Worse still, her seatmate never returned to the plane after the L.A. layover. Now he s dead, in a garbage can, waiting for curbside pickup. His killer could be anyone. And a ragtag collection of thugs and psychos, not to mention the FBI, are all looking for a photograph the dead man was supposed to be carrying. O nly one other person has seen the missing photo Stephanie Plum. Now she s the target, and she doesn t intend to end up in a garbage can. With the help of an FBI sketch artist Stephanie re-creates the person in the photo. Unfortunately the first sketch turns out to look like Tom Cruise, and the second sketch like Ashton Kutcher. Until Stephanie can improve her descriptive skills, she ll need to watch her back. O ver at the bail bonds agency things are going from bad to worse. The bonds bus serving as Vinnie s temporary HQ goes up in smoke. Stephanie s wheelman, Lula, falls in love with their largest skip yet. Lifetime arch nemesis Joyce Barnhardt moves into Stephanie s apartment. And everyone wants to know what happened in Hawaii? M orelli, Trenton s hottest cop, isn t talking about Hawaii. Ranger, the man of mystery, isn t talking about Hawaii. And all Stephanie is willing to say about her Hawaiian vacation is . . . It s complicated.

This is the first history of finance - broadly defined to include money, banking, capital markets, public and private finance, international transfers etc. - that covers Western Europe (with an occasional glance at the western hemisphere) and half a millennium. Charles Kindleberger highlights the development of financial institutions to meet emerging needs, and the similarities and contrasts in the handling of financial problems such as transferring resources from one country to another, stimulating investment, or financing war and cleaning up the resulting monetary mess. The first half of the book covers money, banking and finance from 1450 to 1913; the second deals in considerably finer detail with the twentieth century. This major work casts current issues in historical perspective and throws light on the fascinating, and far from orderly, evolution of financial institutions and the management of financial problems. Comprehensive, critical and cosmopolitan, this book is both an outstanding work of reference and essential reading for all those involved in the study and practice of finance, be they economic historians, financial experts, scholarly bankers or students of money and banking. This groundbreaking work was first published in 1984.

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A high school senior is on a mission to solve her sister’s murder in this twisty enemies-to-lovers thriller, full of secrets, rich-people privilege, and sisterly rage that will not die until the killer is found. “A tantalizing summer thriller, recommended for romance fans looking to try something new.”—School Library Journal “Slow-burn mystery at its finest, with a scintillating frenemies-to-lovers romance that will keep you up far past your bedtime.”—Alexa Donne, Edgar Award-nominated author of The Ivies Eighteen-year-old Addie Blackwood regrets nothing more than one horrible, mistake-filled night last summer. Hours after she hurled the worst words she could think of at her sister, Fiona was found dead at the bottom of a ravine. The police ruled her death an accident, but Addie’s never bought it. Her ballet-prodigy sister didn’t slip and fall; she was pushed. And Addie’s number one suspect: Thatcher Montgomery, the rich kid down the street who always had a thing for Fiona. But when Thatcher is found dead in the same ravine, Addie must admit she was wrong. And now her only ally (and alibi) in catching the real killer is none other than her childhood rival, Seth Montgomery—Thatcher’s cousin and the boy she’s always loved to hate. Arguing with Seth is easy; working with him without thinking of that night last summer, near impossible. As Addie and Seth dodge corrupt police and his even more corrupt family, their investigation pulls them closer than ever before. But as they approach the explosive and murderous truth, their growing bond may not be enough to keep Addie safe—in fact, it may turn her into the next victim.

Bella?' Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, and kissed me again. His kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine - like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which? Following the international bestsellers Twilight and New Moon, Eclipse is the much-anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's captivating saga of vampire romance.

Fans of Hannah Grace and Elle Kennedy, meet your new obsession! The international college-romance phenomenon with over one million copies sold and now an Amazon Prime TV series. He's the campus bad boy. She's his neighbour's ex. Who thought becoming roommates was a good idea? Lane O'Neill doesn't do drama, and his plan for senior year of college is simple: run the Campus Drivers ride-share app he co-founded with his best friends, cruise campus in his beloved vintage car, and enjoy the attention that comes with the ride. No strings attached. So when Lane stumbles upon a dishevelled woman asleep in his apartment building hallway, every instinct tells him to keep walking. After all, he doesn't do commitment. Unfortunately, Lois is freshly dumped, newly homeless, and a walking magnet for chaos. She's everything Lane avoids – yet somehow impossible to ignore. That's how he ends up with a temporary roommate, just until Lois can afford a new place. Easy enough. Except her relentless optimism and stubborn heart have an annoying knack for slipping past his carefully built walls. Too bad Lois is done playing the good girl, because she's about to break every rule he's ever lived by. Pick this up if you love: opposites attract, frenemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, slow burn/yearning, lots of sexual banter, forced promixity, found family.

Gepäck mit Getränkehalter und Ladegerät: Das 71,1 cm große Gepäck von Hanke macht das Warten am Terminal zum Kinderspiel. Die Hartschalenkoffer verfügen über einen faltbaren Getränkehalter, der Ihre Getränke sicher hält, der Pop-Up-Ständer hält Ihr Telefon oder Tablet zur Unterhaltung, und der USB-A/Typ-C-Ladeanschluss hält Ihre Geräte über Ihre eigene Powerbank (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten). TOP-OPENING DESIGN FOR SPACE-SAVING ACCESS: The hard case luggage Unlike traditional clamshell luggage that takes up double the floor space, Hanke's top-opening design lets you pack and unpack with just one hand. Es spart bis zu 50 % Platz auf dem Boden und ist somit unglaublich freundlich für enge Hotelzimmer, enge Zugkorridore oder Kofferraum. 25 % erweiterbarer und abnehmbarer Kulturbeutel: Dieses erweiterbare Gepäck mit verstärktem Erweiterungsreißverschluss fügt bei Bedarf bis zu 25 % zusätzlichen Packraum hinzu. Das tiefe Hauptfach bietet Platz für sperrige Gegenstände mit Leichtigkeit, während die Netztaschen mit Reißverschluss und transparenten Taschen Ihre wichtigen Dinge ordentlich organisiert halten. Das Reisegepäck enthält einen abnehmbaren, wasserabweisenden Kulturbeutel zum Aufhängen. Hochfeste PC-Schale & integriertes TSA-Schloss: Die großen Koffer mit Rollen sind mit einer dicken, kratzfesten PC-Hartschale hergestellt, die Flughafenstürze und raue Handhabung übersteht. Das oben zu öffnende Gepäck mit doppellagigem Anti-Burst-Reißverschluss verhindert Platzen, während das TSA-zugelassene Zahlenschloss dafür sorgt, dass Ihre Sachen sicher sind und die Zollkontrolle problemlos ist. 【Leise 360°-Räder & 3 Multi-Grip-Griffe】 Das harte Seitengepäck mit Spinner-Rädern ist mit 8 flüsterleisen Spinner-Rädern für eine reibungslose 360°-Mobilität auf jedem Untergrund ausgestattet. Der mehrstufige Aluminiumgriff verfügt über einen Anti-Mistouch-Knopf für eine reibungslose Kontrolle. Das TSA-Gepäck mit 3 griffigen Griffen (oben, seitlich, botom) und einem seitlichen Einkaufshaken befreien Sie Ihre Hände beim Navigieren. Gesamtmaße: L 50 x B 30 x H 76 cm. Gewicht 6 kg Kapazität: ≈108L-120.5L Ideal für internationale Reisen und Umzüge

Michael Mann, four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat, Collateral, Thief, Manhunter, and Miami Vice, teams up with Edgar Award-winning author Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann's first crime novel — an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat — an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the iconic film. Described by Michael Mann as both a prequel and sequel to the renowned, critically acclaimed film of the same name, HEAT 2 covers the formative years of homicide detective Vincent Hanna (Oscar winner Al Pacino) and elite criminals Neil McCauley (Oscar winner Robert De Niro), Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer), and Nate (Oscar winner Jon Voight), and features the same extraordinary ambition, scope, rich characterizations, and attention to detail as the epic film. This new story leads up to the events of the film and then moves beyond it, featuring new characters on both sides of the law, new high-line heists, and breathtakingly cinematic action sequences. Ranging from the streets of L.A. to the inner sancta of rival Taiwanese crime syndicates in Paraguay to a massive drug cartel money-laundering operation just over the border in Mexico, HEAT 2 illuminates the dangerous workings of international crime organizations and the agents who pursue them as it provides a full-blooded portrait of the men and women who inhabit both worlds. Operatic in scope, HEAT 2 is engrossing, moving, and tragic — a masterpiece of crime fiction from one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in American cinema.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A thrilling fantasy debut—a high-stakes heist novel about a crew of thieves and misfits set in a gritty world of magic and malice, and perfect for fans of Six of Crows! In just over a year’s time, Ryia Cautella has already earned herself a reputation as the quickest, deadliest blade in the dockside city of Carrowwick—not to mention the sharpest tongue. But Ryia Cautella is not her real name. For the past six years, a deadly secret has kept her in hiding, running from town to town, doing whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of the formidable Guildmaster—the sovereign ruler of the five kingdoms of Thamorr. No matter how far or fast she travels, his servants never fail to track her down...but even the most powerful men can be defeated. Ryia’s path now leads directly into the heart of the Guildmaster’s stronghold, and against every instinct she has, it’s not a path she can walk alone. Forced to team up with a crew of assorted miscreants, smugglers, and thieves, Ryia must plan her next moves very carefully. If she succeeds, her freedom is won once and for all…but unfortunately for Ryia, her new allies are nearly as selfish as she is, and they all have plans of their own.

HOGWARTS EXPRESS - The wizarding world's most famous train that takes students from London's King's Cross to Hogwarts School is recreated as two fine bookends, crafted from hand-painted resin and supported by a wooden base. Unite the front and rear of the train at each end of your shelf for an uniquely beautiful display. BOOKEND SIZE - Each of these richly detailed bookends measures approx. 7.5in (19cm) long and 5.5in (14cm) high, and is made from heavy, high-quality resin craftsmanship to prevent slipping and movement. FULLY LICENSED COLLECTIBLES, GIFTS & REPLICAS - The Noble Collection has gained an international reputation for products with exquisite design and fine craftsmanship; every Harry Potter product we produce is officially licensed and is based on the props and designs used in the Wizarding World film series. THE PERFECT HARRY POTTER GIFTS - Every one of our Wizarding World products makes the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life. Become a wizard with our Noble Collection wands, show your house pride with our badge sets, or simply cuddle up with your very own plush toy.

Official companion book to the most recent trilogy of Halloween films featuring behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with cast and crew. Four decades after the original Halloween took the world by storm, Miramax, Blumhouse Productions and Trancas International bring a terrifying new trilogy of films in the iconic horror franchise to cinemas. In these direct sequels to John Carpenter's 1978 movie, Laurie Strode and the residents of Haddonfield once again fall prey to escaped killer Michael Myers. As the police desperately try to track him down, Laurie, along with her family, prepares to face her murderous nemesis one more time in a confrontation 40 years in the making... The making of this much-anticipated movie trilogy is covered in fascinating detail in this official companion book. The creative processes behind the stunts, costumes, production design and make-up effects are revealed through interviews with the cast and crew, while captivating on-set photography captures the shooting of the key scenes and action set-pieces. A must for all horror fans, Halloween 2018-2022: The Official Making of the Films reveals the method behind the terror.

From the No 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Crossfire saga comes the beginning of a twisty tale of obsession and fury, as a trinity of women protect what they covet at any cost. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Dangerous and sultry . . . domestic suspense at its sexiest' SAMANTHA DOWNING 'A gripping pageturner' GLAMOUR UK 'Absolutely cannot wait for the next one in the series. So many twists and turns . . . I was constantly delighted by each chapter' 5* READER REVIEW 'Powerful . . . I'm obsessed! Why can't the rest of the series be available immediately?' 5* READER REVIEW You can't believe all of them . . . But can you trust any of them? ___________ Widower Kane Black has never got over the death of his wife, Lily. Until he sees a woman with her inimitable beauty on Manhattan's streets, and whisks her up to his towering penthouse. But not everyone is ready to accept Lily's return. Aliyah, Kane's mother, thinks that "Lily" exerts dangerous control, and there is only room in this family for one queen. While Kane's sister-in-law, Amy, has been hurt in the past, and now is out for revenge. Three women, linked by buried secrets, circle the man who so willingly accepts the return of his dead wife. But Kane is happier than he has ever been, and will do anything to keep it that way. ___________ A lushly gothic novel of domestic suspense, So Close is an emotionally intense and addictive story of love, greed and ambition from multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day. 'You will GOBBLE IT up . . . Take the plunge into the rip current because it is about consume you and leave you gasping till October 2023 for the next instalment' 5***** READER REVIEW 'This instantly had me intrigued. You can't stop reading. That ending!! My goodness, I'm so ready for the next book' 5***** READER REVIEW *So Close: The Sunday Times bestseller April 2023*

In the misty dawn of January 31, 1921, a Coast Guardsman on watch at the Cape Hatteras Life-Saving Station sighted a mighty five-masted schooner, all sails set, wrecked on the treacherous Diamond Shoals. Rescuers rushed to the ship, but when they arrived they found the Carroll A. Deering deserted, with no trace of the captain, Willis B. Wormell, or the crew. When, several months later, a bottle was found on a nearby beach, purportedly containing a note from a crew member who ascribed the schooner’s fate to its capture by pirates, a sensational panic in international shipping ensued. The captain’s daughter successfully lobbied for a federal investigation, but months of inquiry failed to turn up either the missing crew or a reason for the ship’s demise. To this day, the fate of the Deering has remained one of the greatest mysteries of maritime history. Bland Simpson assembles the known facts into a compelling reconstruction of the Carroll A. Deering’s final voyage and its baffling aftermath. Using contemporary sources including newspapers, FBI reports, ship’s logs, and personal and official correspondence, he weaves together historical narrative with the voices of key participants in the drama. Simpson’s haunting chronicle keeps the story of the Deering alive, an apt memorial to the ghost ship and its lost crew.

Gepäck mit Getränkehalter und Ladegerät: Das 71,1 cm große Gepäck von Hanke macht das Warten am Terminal zum Kinderspiel. Die Hartschalenkoffer verfügen über einen faltbaren Getränkehalter, der Ihre Getränke sicher hält, der Pop-Up-Ständer hält Ihr Telefon oder Tablet zur Unterhaltung, und der USB-A/Typ-C-Ladeanschluss hält Ihre Geräte über Ihre eigene Powerbank (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten). TOP-OPENING DESIGN FOR SPACE-SAVING ACCESS: The hard case luggage Unlike traditional clamshell luggage that takes up double the floor space, Hanke's top-opening design lets you pack and unpack with just one hand. Es spart bis zu 50 % Platz auf dem Boden und ist somit unglaublich freundlich für enge Hotelzimmer, enge Zugkorridore oder Kofferraum. 25 % erweiterbarer und abnehmbarer Kulturbeutel: Dieses erweiterbare Gepäck mit verstärktem Erweiterungsreißverschluss fügt bei Bedarf bis zu 25 % zusätzlichen Packraum hinzu. Das tiefe Hauptfach bietet Platz für sperrige Gegenstände mit Leichtigkeit, während die Netztaschen mit Reißverschluss und transparenten Taschen Ihre wichtigen Dinge ordentlich organisiert halten. Das Reisegepäck enthält einen abnehmbaren, wasserabweisenden Kulturbeutel zum Aufhängen. Hochfeste PC-Schale & integriertes TSA-Schloss: Die großen Koffer mit Rollen sind mit einer dicken, kratzfesten PC-Hartschale hergestellt, die Flughafenstürze und raue Handhabung übersteht. Das oben zu öffnende Gepäck mit doppellagigem Anti-Burst-Reißverschluss verhindert Platzen, während das TSA-zugelassene Zahlenschloss dafür sorgt, dass Ihre Sachen sicher sind und die Zollkontrolle problemlos ist. 【Leise 360°-Räder & 3 Multi-Grip-Griffe】 Das harte Seitengepäck mit Spinner-Rädern ist mit 8 flüsterleisen Spinner-Rädern für eine reibungslose 360°-Mobilität auf jedem Untergrund ausgestattet. Der mehrstufige Aluminiumgriff verfügt über einen Anti-Mistouch-Knopf für eine reibungslose Kontrolle. Das TSA-Gepäck mit 3 griffigen Griffen (oben, seitlich, botom) und einem seitlichen Einkaufshaken befreien Sie Ihre Hände beim Navigieren. Gesamtmaße: L 50 x B 30 x H 76 cm. Gewicht 6 kg Kapazität: ≈108L-120.5L Ideal für internationale Reisen und Umzüge

In The Complete Peanuts 1959-1960 : As the first decade of Peanuts closes, it seems only fitting to bid farewell to that halcyon decade with a cover starring Patty, one of the original three Peanuts. Major new additions to classic Peanuts lore come fast and furious here. Snoopy begins to take up residence atop his doghouse, and his repertoire of impressions increases exponentially. Lucy sets up her booth and offers her first five-cent psychiatric counsel. (Her advice to a forlorn Charlie Brown: "Get over it.") For the very first time, Linus spends all night in the pumpkin patch on his lonely vigil for the Great Pumpkin (although he laments that he was a victim of "false doctrine," he's back 12 months later). Linus also gets into repeated, and visually explosive, scuffles with a blanket-stealing Snoopy, suffers the first depredations of his blanket-hating grandmother, and falls in love with his new teacher Miss Othmar. Even more importantly, several years after the last addition to the cast ("Pig-Pen"), Charlie Brown's sister Sally makes her appearance -- first as an (off-panel) brand new baby for Charlie to gush over, then as a toddler and eventually a real, talking, thinking cast member. (By the end of this volume, she'll already start developing her crush on Linus.) All this, and one of the most famous Peanuts strips ever: "Happiness is a warm puppy." Almost one hundred of the 731 strips collected in this volume (including many Sundays) have never been collected in any book since their original release, with one hundred more having been collected only once in relatively obscure and now impossible-to-find books; in other words, close to one quarter of the strips have never been seen by anyone but the most avid Peanuts completists. The introduction is by comedienne extraordinaire Whoopi Goldberg, who reveals which Peanuts character she has tattooed on her body (and where) -- as well as telling of her meeting with "Sparky" Schulz, and her fascinating theory on Snoopy's brother Spike. As always, this volume is gorgeously designed by award-winning cartoonist Seth. The Complete Peanuts continues to receive national and international media attention for its sophisticated treatment of one of the 20th Century's defining American classics. In The Complete Peanuts 1961-1962 : Launching into the 1960s, Schulz adds another new cast member. Two, in fact: The obnoxious Frieda, of "naturally curly hair" fame, and her inert, seemingly boneless cat Faron. The rapidly maturing Sally, who was after all just born in the previous volume, is ready to start kindergarten and not at all happy about it. Linus' life is particularly turbulent in this volume, as he is forced to wear glasses, sees the unexpected return of his favorite teacher, Miss Othmar, and coaxes Sally into the cult of the Great Pumpkin (with regrettable results). Snoopy, meanwhile, becomes a compulsive water sprinkler head stander, unhappily befriends a snowman or two, and endures a family crisis involving a little family of birds. Plus baseball blowouts (including a rare team victory), Beethoven birthdays, and plenty of dubious psychiatric help for a nickel. This book collects 730 daily and Sunday comic strips, the vast majority of which are not currently available in any in-print Peanuts collection, and many of which have never been reprinted since their initial appearance in papers over 50 years ago. With a new introduction by legendary jazz pianist/vocalist Diana Krall and gorgeous design by award-winning cartoonist Seth.

'One of the best business books I've read in years.' BILL GATES THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR _____________________________ A memoir of leadership and success: The CEO of Disney, widely recognized as one of the world's most consequential business leaders, shares the ideas and values he embraced to reinvent one of the most beloved companies in the world and inspire the people who bring the magic to life. Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005 , during a difficult time. Competition was more intense than ever and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company's history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger-think global-and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Today, Disney is the largest, most admired media company in the world , counting Pixar , Marvel , Lucasfilm , and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Under Iger's leadership, Disney's value grew nearly five times what it was, making Iger one of the most innovating and successful CEOs of our era. In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger answers the question: What are the qualities of a good leader? He shares the lessons he learned while running Disney and leading its 220,000-plus employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including: ¿ Optimism. Even in the face of difficulty, an optimistic leader will find the path toward the best possible outcome and focus on that, rather than give in to pessimism and blaming. ¿ Courage. Leaders have to be willing to take risks and place big bets. Fear of failure destroys creativity. ¿ Decisiveness. All decisions, no matter how difficult, can be made on a timely basis. Indecisiveness is both wasteful and destructive to morale. ¿ Fairness. Treat people decently, with empathy, and be accessible to them. This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger since the day he started. It's also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the Star Wars mythology. 'Bob Iger has not only lived up to ninety-six years of groundbreaking history but has moved the Disney brand far beyond anyone's expectations, and he has done it with grace and audacity. This books shows you how that happened.' STEVEN SPIELBERG

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT KATSEYE, ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING GLOBAL GIRL GROUPS OF OUR TIME? ARE YOU AN EYEKON AND READY TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT SOPHIA, LARA, MANON, DANIELA, MEGAN, AND YOONCHAE? How much do you really know about the six talented women who came together through The Debut: Dream Academy to form KATSEYE? You may know their biggest songs, unforgettable performances, personalities, and individual talents, but there are plenty of fascinating details about their lives and journeys that even dedicated fans may not know. Did you know that Sophia grew up in Manila after being born in New York? Did you know Lara had already developed experience in dance, acting, and modeling before Dream Academy? What about Manon's Swiss, Ghanaian, and Italian heritage? Or Daniela's remarkable background in competitive dance and television? And how did Megan go from training between Hawaii and Los Angeles to becoming an international pop star? What was Yoonchae's experience like as the youngest Dream Academy contestant, and how did she adapt to life in an international group? A FEW INTERESTING FACTS - Sophia was born in New York City and grew up in Manila, Philippines. - Lara has Indian Tamil heritage and had experience in acting, dancing, and modeling before KATSEYE. - Manon was born in Switzerland and has Ghanaian, Swiss, and Italian heritage. - Daniela began dancing at just four years old and appeared on several television talent programs. - Megan grew up in Hawaii and trained extensively in dance while traveling between Hawaii and Los Angeles. >These are just some of the many fascinating stories behind KATSEYE. This amazing book brings together 300 facts about KATSEYE and its six members that you may not have known before. From their childhoods and family backgrounds to their talents, training, Dream Academy experiences, personalities, friendships, music, achievements, and journey to becoming global stars, each chapter gives you another opportunity to discover something new. The information has been organized into chapters dedicated to Sophia, Lara, Manon, Daniela, Megan, and Yoonchae, making it easy to explore your favourite member or learn more about the entire group. Whether you have followed KATSEYE since Dream Academy or discovered them through songs like "Debut," "Touch," "Gnarly," or "Gabriela," this book offers an entertaining way to deepen your knowledge of the six artists behind the group. This is the perfect book for fans who want to go beyond the music and discover the stories, experiences, talents, personalities, and milestones that helped shape KATSEYE. Are you ready to discover facts you may never have heard before about KATSEYE members? CLICK THE BUY NOW BUTTON AND START DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF KATSEYE!

2023 LEFT COAST CRIME LEFTY AWARD NOMINATION: Best Debut Mystery Novel 2023 AGATHA AWARD NOMINATION: Best First Novel 2023 ANTHONY AWARD FINALIST: Best Novel 2023 MACAVITY AWARD NOMINATION: Best First Mystery A POPSUGAR BEST MYSTERY OF 2022 A BOOKRIOT BEST MYSTERY OF 2022 A CRIMEREADS BEST MYSTERY OF 2022 Perfect for fans of T.J. Klune, Becky Abertalli, and David Levithan, this hilarious, big-hearted LGBTQ+ mystery follows an unlucky in love-and life-gay relationship blogger who teams up with a take-charge lesbian and a fiesty bull terrier to find a missing go-go boy and bring down an international crime ring. Seattle teacher and part-time blogger Hayden McCall wakes sporting one hell of a shiner, with the police knocking at his door. It seems that his new crush, dancer Camilo Rodriguez, has gone missing and they suspect foul play. What happened the night before? And where is Camilo? Determined to find answers, pint-sized, good-hearted Hayden seeks out two of Camilo's friends-Hollister and Burley-both lesbians and both fiercely devoted to their friend. From them, Hayden learns that Camilo is a "Dreamer" whose parents had been deported years earlier, and whose sister, Daniela, is presumed to have returned to Venezuela with them. Convinced that the cops won't take a brown boy's disappearance seriously, the girls join Hayden's hunt for Camilo. The first clues turn up at Barkingham Palace, a pet store where Camilo had taken a part-time job. The store's owner, Della Rupert, claims ignorance, but Hayden knows something is up. And then there's Camilo's ex-boyfriend, Ryan, who's suddenly grown inexplicably wealthy. When Hayden and Hollister follow Ryan to a secure airport warehouse, they make a shocking connection between him and Della-and uncover the twisted scheme that's made both of them rich. The trail of clues leads them to the grounds of a magnificent estate on an island in Puget Sound, where they'll finally learn the truth about Camilo's disappearance-and the fate of his family.

'Fast, taut, tense, accurate. A terrific read' FREDERICK FORSYTH 'Authenticity seeps from every page . . . this is a promising start' DAILY MAIL Introducing Luke Carlton - ex-Special Boat Service commando, and now under contract to MI6 for some of its most dangerous missions. Sent into the steaming Colombian jungle to investigate the murder of a British intelligence officer, Luke finds himself caught up in the coils of a plot that has terrifying international dimensions. Hunted down, captured, tortured and on the run from one of South America's most powerful and ruthless drugs cartels and its psychotic leader thirsting for revenge, Luke is in a life-or-death race against time to prevent a disaster on a truly terrifying scale: London is the target, the weapon is diabolical and the means of delivery is ingenious. Drawing on his years of experience reporting on security matters, CRISIS is Frank Gardner's debut novel. Combining insider knowledge, up-to-the-minute hardware, fly on the wall insights with heart-in-mouth excitement, CRISIS boasts an irresistible, visceral frisson of authenticity: smart, fast-paced and furiously entertaining, here is a thriller for the 21st century. Readers are gripped by Crisis: ***** 'An excellently written page turner, full of intrigue.' ***** 'It kept me engrossed and on the edge of my seat.' ***** 'Superb writing style. Gripping story line.' Don't miss Frank Gardner's other page-turning Luke Carlton thrillers - ULTIMATUM, OUTBREAK, INVASION and BALLISTIC.

The home of the Harry Potter film series, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is replicated in this exquisitely detailed hand-painted sculpture. Features iconic Hogwarts locations such as the boathouse, the Great Hall and the viaduct where Harry dodges the Hungarian Horntail during the First Triwizard Task. The majesty of Hogwarts Castle measures approximately 12.6 in (32cm) in height, with the hardwood display base measuring approx. 12 x 11in (30 x 27cm). This replica of the iconic castle is a must-have for Harry Potter fans and collectors! The Noble Collection has gained an international reputation for products with exquisite design and fine craftsmanship; every Harry Potter product we produce is officially licensed and is based on the props and designs used in the Wizarding World film series. Every one of our Wizarding World products makes the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life. Become a wizard with our Noble Collection wands, show your house pride with our badge sets, or simply cuddle up with your very own plush toy. In the unlikely event you're not completely happy with your Harry Potter merchandise we will provide you with a full refund in accordance with Amazon terms.

A trailblazing look at the historical emergence of a global field in contemporary art and the diverse ways artists become valued worldwide Prior to the 1980s, the postwar canon of "international" contemporary art was made up almost exclusively of artists from North America and Western Europe, while cultural agents from other parts of the world often found themselves on the margins. The Global Rules of Art examines how this discriminatory situation has changed in recent decades. Drawing from abundant sources-including objective indicators from more than one hundred countries, multiple institutional histories and discourses, extensive fieldwork, and interviews with artists, critics, curators, gallerists, and auction house agents-Larissa Buchholz examines the emergence of a world-spanning art field whose logics have increasingly become defined in global terms. Deftly blending comprehensive historical analyses with illuminating case studies, The Global Rules of Art breaks new ground in its exploration of valuation and how cultural hierarchies take shape in a global context. The book's innovative global field approach will appeal to scholars in the sociology of art, cultural and economic sociology, interdisciplinary global studies, and anyone interested in the dynamics of global art and culture.

Lord Voldemort's first Horcrux, the diary from his school years, is replicated in hand painted resin. Also the first to be destroyed, the diary was pierced with a basilisk fang in the Chamber of Secrets by Harry Potter. A detailed resin fang replica is included with the sculpture and removable from the diary. This stunning replica measures approx. 9in (23cm) in height and comes with a black wood base, complete with a Tom Marvolo Riddle name plaque. A unique, high quality display piece for any Horcrux collector or Harry Potter fan. The Noble Collection has gained an international reputation for products with exquisite design and fine craftsmanship; every Harry Potter product we produce is officially licensed and is based on the props and designs used in the Wizarding World film series. Every one of our Wizarding World products makes the perfect gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life. Become a wizard with our Noble Collection wands, show your house pride with our badge sets, or simply cuddle up with your very own plush toy. In the unlikely event you're not completely happy with your Harry Potter merchandise we will provide you with a full refund in accordance with Amazon terms.

New York Times bestselling author Daisy Goodwin returns with a story of the scandalous love affair between the most celebrated opera singer of all time and one of the richest men in the world. 'An extraordinary, vivid, and skilful re-imagining of a modern Greek legend' - Victoria Hislop In the glittering and ruthlessly competitive world of opera, Maria Callas is known simply as la divina: the divine one. With her glorious voice, instinctive flair for the dramatic and striking beauty, she's the toast of the grandest opera houses in the world. Yet her fame has been hard won: raised in Nazi-occupied Greece by a mother who mercilessly exploited her, Maria learned early in life how to protect herself. When she meets the fabulously rich shipping magnate, Aristotle Onassis, her isolation melts away. For the first time in her life, she believes she's found a man who sees the woman rather than the legendary soprano. Desperately in love, Onassis introduces her to a life of unbelievable luxury, mixing with celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. And then, suddenly, it's over. The international press announce that Onassis will marry the most famous woman in the world, former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, leaving Maria to pick up the pieces. 'I gulped it down... the brilliantly persuasive portrayal of a woman negotiating the demands of her art with an intense emotional life is so compelling' - Elizabeth Buchan

10 Full Practice Tests, Built for the Real 2026 Adaptive TOEFL Reading Section The TOEFL iBT Reading section changed in 2026, and I built this book from the ground up to match the new adaptive structure exactly - not the old exam, not a simplified version of it. What's Inside Each Practice Test Every one of the 10 full practice tests is split into two modules, exactly like the real exam: Module 1 (the starting module everyone gets): Complete the Words (10 questions), Read in Daily Life - Short (2 questions), Read in Daily Life - Long (3 questions), and Read an Academic Passage (5 questions) - 20 questions Module 2, the Hard Path: the harder second module the real test gives you if you perform well on Module 1. This book trains you exclusively on that path - Complete the Words (10 questions), Read an Academic Passage I (5 questions), and Read an Academic Passage II (5 questions) - 20 questions That's 40 questions per test, 400 questions across the full book, each with a complete Answer Key so you know exactly why a correct answer is correct. Why I Train You on the Hard Path Only I don't hedge on this one. If you can handle Module 2 consistently, you're ready for whatever the real test gives you on exam day - because the hard version is the one that actually tests you. One Book, Full Exam Coverage - Or Add the Rest of the Series This is Book 1 of a complete four-book series covering every section of the TOEFL iBT: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. If Reading isn't your only weak spot, Angel's Listening Preparation, Angel's Speaking Preparation (with free original audio), and Angel's Writing Preparation are built the same way - exam-accurate, and priced so a full four-section prep doesn't cost what official materials do. Why This Book I've been teaching English since 2014 and founded FluentMinds, where I create resources to help students preparing for international exams like the TOEFL - wherever they're studying from. Preparing for the TOEFL shouldn't require spending hundreds of dollars on official materials; this book gives you serious, exam-accurate practice at a price that's accessible no matter where you are. TOEFL(R) is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by ETS.

An unputdownable story of murder, revenge and betrayal from international number one bestseller Jeffrey Archer. THE CLOCK IS TICKING IN THIS ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF A THRILLER... In London , the Metropolitan Police set up a new Unsolved Murders Unit - a cold case squad - to catch the criminals nobody else can. In Geneva , millionaire art collector Miles Faulkner - convicted of forgery and theft - was pronounced dead two months ago. So why is his unscrupulous lawyer still representing a dead client? On a luxury liner en route to New York , the battle for power within a wealthy dynasty is about to turn to murder. And at the heart of all three investigations are Detective Chief Inspector William Warwick , rising star of the Met, and ex-undercover operative Ross Hogan , brought in from the cold. But can they catch the killers before it's too late? Praise for Jeffrey Archer: 'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age' Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph 'Archer is a master entertainer' Time Jeffrey Archer's previous novel Nothing Ventured was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 28th March 2020.

John Lenwood McLean - sugar free saxophonist from Sugar Hill, Harlem - is widely known as one of the finest, most consistent soloists in jazz history. From early in his career Jackie's powerful, unsentimental, sometimes astringent sound and inventive style made audiences and critics sit up and listen. Steeped in - but eventually moving well beyond - the influence of his mentor and friend Charlie Parker, he built an attractive, instantly recognisable musical personality. As author Derek Ansell says, his career trajectory is far from the typical jazz story of the tragic artist in which early brilliance leads to later decline. McLean's story is one of glorious triumph over the drug addiction that affected so many of his friends and might have destroyed him. Able to produce uniformly fine recordings through the darkest periods of his personal life, he saw his reputation as a musician steadily grow and became not only a living legend as an improviser but a much respected educator whose students carry on his legacy. Fortunately, McLean's discography is large and Derek Ansell is a surefooted guide through the recordings, presenting them in the context in which they were made and indicating the special gems among a vast body of recorded work that is one of jazz's greatest treasures. "Derek Ansell's exuberant new biography... And a powerful read it is too." Morning Star "Ansell is an expert on post-bop American jazz, having already produced a book on Hank Mobley for Northway... and this study of McLean is - like Workout, the Mobley book - packed with a keen and enthusiastic listener's insights into the recorded work; unlike the Mobley book, however (which, as its subtitle 'The music of Hank Mobley' implied, focused chiefly on the tenor player's recordings), it also provides a wealth of detail on McLean's life and beliefs.... McLean never completed his autobiography, but this respectful, perceptive study goes some way towards compensating his many admirers for this loss." London Jazz "A must-read for jazz fans... Ansell's... encyclopaedic knowledge of the world of jazz helps add luscious colour and exhaustive context to an already remarkable tale." Newbury Weekly News Derek Ansell writes regular reviews of live jazz and classical music for magazines and newspapers and has contributed more than two hundred articles and numerous interviews, record and book reviews to Jazz Journal International. He is the author of Workout: The Music of Hank Mobley (Northway Publications) and a book about the music of John Coltrane (forthcoming). He has also written three novels (two published and one forthcoming).

'Remarkable' Chika Unigwe, author of On Black Sisters' Street AKORFA AND SELASI WERE ONCE INSEPARABLE. NOW, THEY MUST REPAIR THEIR BROKEN RELATIONSHIP OR LOSE EACH OTHER FOREVER. Growing up in the same small Ghanaian town, Selasi and Akorfa were more than just cousins, they were best friends. The girls shared everything: their dreams, their desires, their every secret. But as they enter their teens Selasi begins to change, until Akorfa barely recognises the sullen, withdrawn girl she once knew so well. Years go by before they cross paths again, and their lives look very different now. Although they are separated by continents, they have each found success in their careers: Akorfa works in international development in the US; Selasi is a restaurateur running the hottest spot in Accra. It takes a crisis to pull them back together, forcing both women to confront shocking secrets and childhood trauma that neither one has been willing to address. Now they must bridge the gulf between them to stop history repeating itself. From the author of Reese's Book Club pick His Only Wife, Nightbloom is a powerful story about female friendship, the relationships that shape us and the people we never quite leave behind. 'A blistering story, written with razor sharp precision.' Huma Qureshi, author of Things We Do Not Tell the People We Love