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The 40th anniversary of George R.R. Martin's classic southern gothic novel finds it just as gripping today as it was on its release. Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambition. Joshua York put up the money for the Fevre Dream, but now rumours have started about the company he keeps, his odd eating habits and strange hours. As the Dream sails the great river, it leaves in its wake one too many dark tales, until Abner is forced to face down the man who helped to make his dreams become reality. From the author of the international phenomenon that is Game of Thrones, leap into a gothic historical fiction that will leave you wanting to read it with the lights turned on. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 'I loved Fevre Dream. The best vampire novel ever written' Joanne Harris, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Narrow Door 'The kind of chiller one rereads' Harlan Ellison 'A gripping and thrilling read . . . the relations between human and the vampire race are also something of an allegory for slavery and exploitation . . . very well developed, vivid and unforgettable' Goodreads reviewer, 'A beautiful, multi-layered story that stands as an historical drama bordering on fantasy and horror' Goodreads reviewer, 'A must-have in your personal library if you're into collecting modern fantasy novels, novels with historical fiction settings, or novels about paranormal creatures' Goodreads reviewer, 'Not only is it a great premise, but Mr. Martin follows through and delivers one hell of a story to back it up. Highly recommended!' Goodreads reviewer, 'It is excellent historical fiction, set amongst the steamboats traveling up and down the Mississippi . . . Recommended for fans of historic paranormal and horrific fiction' Goodreads reviewer, 'I loved this book. It was one of those that I wanted to savour and not rush ahead with. The writing draws you in from the start' Goodreads reviewer, 'A fantastic setting, and a steamboat that makes you want to go back in time and experience a great race yourself. This was a wonderful read and I would recommend highly' Goodreads reviewer, 'I've never met a protagonist like Abner Marsh . . . you'll want to savour this novel's little surprises completely unspoiled . . . an incredible slice of history, a deeply moving tale of an unlikely friendship, and a testament to the power of loyalty between two individuals' Goodreads reviewer,

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time 'A galloping good yarn, as fast paced as any horse race an utterly entertaining' 5***** Reader Review 'Fast paced action from start to finish, Dick Francis is the champion author' 5***** Reader Review 'A keep you up all night book, I could hardly bear to put this down' 5***** Reader Review ______ At midnight, Neil Griffon's home is broken into and he is abducted by masked men. When he wakes up, hours later, Neil discovers that unless he cooperates, his kidnappers will destroy his father's racing stable, his precious horses and even Neil himself. Returning to the stables, Neil can tell no one about his ordeal, or his kidnappers' threats of violence if he does not comply with their demands. Trapped, Neil refuses to surrender - and devises an ingenious scheme to beat his kidnappers at their own game . . . Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Bonecrack is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. Praise for Dick Francis: 'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman 'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph 'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life 'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard 'Still the master' Racing Post

What if you felt like you'd cried all the colours away? The heart-wrenching new story of friendship, loss and identity from the author of international bestseller As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow. '' Devastating and luminous' Kirkus Reviews 'A powerful exploration of injustice, identity, and the radical act of making oneself feel seen' Publishers Weekly (starred review) 'A modern classic about what it means to live, to hope, to despair, and to keep living despite everything.' Ann Liang, author of I Hope This Doesn't Find You Joining an exclusive high school should be a fresh start for Jihad after her mother's sudden death. But she's the only Muslim student there; her hijab and even her name make her new classmates suspicious. Only one person treats her with kindness but Jihad can't help questioning his motives. It's hard to trust anyone when she meets indifference or hostility all around her. As tension mounts, she finds refuge in an old sketchbook and in the stories her mama used to tell her. She is determined to focus on making it to art school and a brighter future, but as she starts illustrating her mother's memories, her canvas becomes bigger than she could ever have imagined. Can Jihad become as resilient as the true meaning of her name, and let the colour back into her life? 'A gorgeous magical story about the power and strength we find in our grief' Huda Fahmy, author of Huda F Are You? 'A powerful, ­unflinching ­exploration of ­Islamophobia, identity, and grief' School Library Journal An unputdownable story about family, friendship, grief and trust from a masterful writer of the genre.

Watch out for Niki's long-anticipated follow-up, More Flavours focusing on plant-led pairings - coming in May 2023. 'Delightful and informative ... I love Niki's style of writing - packed with knowledge and information, but conveyed with such a lightness of touch' YOTAM OTTOLENGHI 'The books I value most are those I return to again and again. Such has been the case with The Flavour Thesaurus' NIGEL SLATER 'An eclectic combination of dictionary, recipe book, travelogue and memoir ... A deceptively simple little masterpiece' SUNDAY TIMES Ever wondered why one flavour works with another? Or lacked inspiration for what to do with a bundle of beetroot? The Flavour Thesaurus was the first book to examine what goes with what, pair by pair and is divided into flavour themes including Meaty, Cheesy, Woodland and Floral Fruity. Within these sections it follows the form of Roget's Thesaurus, listing 99 popular ingredients alphabetically, and for each one suggests unique flavour pairings that range from the classic to the bizarre. You will find traditional pairings: pork & apple, lamb & apricot, cucumber & dill; contemporary favourites like chocolate & chilli and goat's cheese & beetroot, and interesting but unlikely-sounding pairings like black pudding & chocolate, lemon & beef, blueberry & mushroom, and watermelon & oyster. There are nearly a thousand entries in all, with 200 recipes and suggestions embedded throughout the text. Now featuring a new foreword by Bee Wilson and a fold-out poster of the flavour wheel, The Flavour Thesaurus is a highly useful, and covetable, reference book for cooking - it will keep you up at night reading. Observer Book of the Year Best Food Book - André Simon Food & Drinks Awards Best First Book - Guild of Food Writers Awards

'Last Of the Giants is the mad, funny, dark and often painful story of a lost band from a now-distant time' CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINEINCLUDES BRAND NEW CHAPTER COVERING GUNS N' ROSES EPIC WORLD TOUR'Any story about Guns is worth reading. But when the author is Mick Wall it's absolutely essential' KERRANGMany millions of words have already been written about Guns N' Roses,the old line-up, the new line-up. But none of them have ever reallygotten to the truth. Which is this: Guns N' Roses has always been a bandout of time, the Last of the Giants. They are what every rock bandsince the Rolling Stones has tried and nearly always failed to be:dangerous. At a time when smiling, MTV-friendly, safe-sex, just-say-noBon Jovi was the biggest band in the world, here was a band that seemedto have leapt straight out of the coke-smothered pages of the original,golden-age, late-sixties rock scene.'Live like a suicide', theband used to say when they all lived together in the Hell House, theirnotorious LA home. And this is where Mick Wall first met them, andbecame part of their inner circle, before famously being denounced byname by Axl Rose in the song 'Get in the Ring'.But this bookisn't about settling old scores. Written with the clear head that 25years later brings you, this is a celebration of Guns N' Roses the band,and of Axl Rose the frontman who really is that thing we so desperatelywant him to be: the last of the truly extraordinary, all-time great, noapologies, no explanations, no giving-a-shit rock stars. The last ofhis kind. nOriginalBarCode: 9781409167235

'One of the greatest storytellers of our time' - Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale, On Mystic Lake is an emotional, moving and poignant story about love, loss and beginning again. Annie Colwater's only child has just left home for school in England. On that same day, her husband of twenty years confesses that he's in love with a younger woman. Left alone in the beautiful California house which was once a home, Annie comes to the painful realization that the years have eroded not just her confidence but also her self-esteem, and she's no longer the woman she once was. Devastated, Annie retreats to Mystic, the remote lakeside town in the Pacific Northwest where she grew up, hoping that she can start to rebuild her life and rediscover herself. There, she is reunited with her first love, Nick Delacroix, recently widowed and trying to cope with his emotionally scarred young daughter. Together, the three of them begin to heal. But just when Annie believes she's been given a second chance at happiness, her world is turned upside down again and she is forced to make a choice that no woman in love should ever have to make. Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph' - Taylor Jenkins Reid , bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus , bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'Moving and unforgettable' - Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'A classic storyteller' - Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library ** PRE-ORDER THE FIRE, KRISTIN HANNAH'S NEW NOVEL, COMING MAY 2027 **

_______________ 'In a literary age of diet and dearth, Tartt invites us to feast ... the opening tragedy strikes a note of rich, flamboyant Southern Gothic that resonates throughout' - Independent 'You will rarely have read better ... Because of Tartt's mastery of suspense, this book will grip readers all the way through to its bitter end' - Guardian 'Destined to become a special kind of classic - a book that precocious young readers pluck from their parents' shelves and devour with surreptitious eagerness, thrilled to discover a writer who seems at once to read their minds and to offer up the sweet-and-sour fruits of exotic, forbidden knowledge' - New York Times Book Review _______________ Donna Tartt's huge selling second novel, follow up to the worldwide bestseller The Secret History The sunlit rails gleamed like dark mercury, arteries branching out silver from the switch points; the old telegraph poles were shaggy with kudzu and Virginia creeper and, above them, rose the water tower, its surface all washed out by the sun. Harriet, cautiously, stepped towards it in the weedy clearing. Around and around it she walked, around the rusted metal legs. One day is never, ever discussed by the Cleve family. The day that nine-year-old Robin was found hanging by the neck from a tree in their front garden. Twelve years later the family are no nearer to uncovering the truth of what happened to him. Inspired by Houdini and Robert Louis Stevenson, twelve-year-old Harriet sets out to find her brother's murderer - and punish him. But what starts out as a child's game soon becomes a dangerous journey into the menacing underworld of a small Mississippi town.

The sixth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, and the recipient of a Newbery Honor—now available as an ebook! This digital version features Garth Williams's classic illustrations, which appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. The town of De Smet in the Dakota Territory is hit with terrible blizzards in the hard winter of 1880-81, and the Ingalls family must ration their food and coal. When the supply train doesn't arrive, all supplies are cut off from the outside. Soon there is almost no food left, so young Almanzo Wilder and a friend must make a dangerous trip in search of provisions. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories. When the endless blizzards cut off the entire town of De Smet, can one family's courage see them through? Pioneer Survival Story: The Ingalls family faces the hardest winter they've ever known, rationing food and twisting hay for fuel when the coal runs out. Historical Fiction for Kids: A captivating, firsthand account of the brutal winter of 1880-81 in the Dakota Territory, where relentless blizzards trapped the town for months. A Daring Adventure: When starvation threatens the town, a young Almanzo Wilder sets out on a perilous journey across the frozen prairie in a desperate search for wheat. Inspiring Family Story: Faced with unimaginable hardship, the powerful bond and unyielding spirit of the Ingalls family shine in this inspiring story of hope.

THE CULT CLASSIC PSYCHOLIGICAL CRIME THRILLER THAT CREATED DR HANNIBAL LECTER 'The only FBI-centred novel worth reading' The Guardian 'Completely gripping ' Time Out 'Endlessly terrifying ' Los Angeles Times A serial killer known as 'Buffalo Bill' is stalking women across America . . . He abducts them, starves them, and leaves their bodies in different states - each murder more disturbing than the last. To understand the Buffalo Bill's mindset, FBI rookie Clarice Starling is assigned to seek help from imprisoned psychopath and convicted serial killer Dr Hannibal Lecter, whose insight into the depraved minds of killers is second to none. Locked away in a high-security asylum, Lecter agrees to help - but at a price. In exchange for inviting her into the darkest chambers of his mind, Hannibal begins to probe at hers, demanding knowledge of her childhood demons as the price of understanding Buffalo Bill's. Clarice knows exactly how dangerous Hannibal Lecter is - and what he can do with the secrets she reveals. But women are still disappearing, and time is running out. To save innocent lives, Clarice might have to risk her own . . . Praise for the Thomas Harris and the Hannibal Lecter series: ' The best popular novel published since The Godfather' Stephen King 'Completely gripping' Time Out 'An intricately crafted chiller' Observer ' No one has illuminated this kind of darkness more thoroughly or effectively than Harris . It seems unlikely that anyone ever will.' Washington Post 'A unique master still at the top of his strange and chilling form.' Wall Street Journal 'Handles the suspense as finely as you would expect from one of the genre's foremost practitioners' CrimeReads 'Will not disappoint fans of disturbing, taut thrillers ' BookPage ' Endlessly terrifying' Los Angeles Times

First published in 1930, Bertrand Russell's The Conquest of Happiness is one of the twentieth century's most enduring guides to living well. Written by one of the world's greatest philosophers, this classic work distills Russell's deep intellect and sharp wit into a set of reflections that remain strikingly relevant today. Russell believed that happiness was not a matter of luck, wealth, or circumstance, but something that could be cultivated through clear thinking, honest self-examination, and the deliberate pursuit of life's genuine pleasures. In this book he explores the common causes of unhappiness-worry, boredom, envy, fear-and shows how to overcome them. He then turns to the sources of joy: meaningful work, affection, curiosity, and the quiet satisfaction of a balanced mind. Unlike abstract philosophical treatises, The Conquest of Happiness is direct, practical, and personal. Russell draws not only on philosophy but also on psychology, social observation, and his own experiences to offer guidance that is both compassionate and unsentimental. He urges readers to strip away unnecessary anxieties, resist destructive habits of thought, and discover a freer, more confident approach to life. For nearly a century, readers have turned to Russell's words for wisdom and reassurance. His insights anticipate the themes of modern self-help and positive psychology, yet carry the authority of a Nobel Prize-winning thinker who lived through the upheavals of two world wars. This edition invites new generations to rediscover a book that speaks with clarity and humanity about the universal quest for happiness. The Conquest of Happiness remains as timely as ever: a call to live with purpose, to seek joy without illusion, and to conquer despair with reason and hope.

'This book was EVERYTHING... I loved it so much and couldn't put it down!' ***** 5 star reader review Iris loves being a mermaid. So, when her Mom, Queen of the Ocean, declares that she's to be wed to a human, she's furious. Finn wants to be the first human mayor of magical New York. He needs a magical wife as part of his PR strategy to win over his constituents, and he's fine with a loveless marriage. But after his reluctant fiancé Iris douses him with seawater at their first meeting, Finn finds himself wanting this romance to be more than a business arrangement. Iris can't stand Finn on principle, but no matter how far she pushes him, Finn just won't break off their engagement. In fact, he keeps going out of his way to make her life easier. And soon, this mermaid is left wondering if life might be better in Manhattan than under the sea... Tropes: ¿ ¿Arranged marriage ¿¿ ¿Only one bed ¿ ¿Romantasy ¿ ¿¿Spice Readers LOVE Mermaid in Manhattan! 'I was hooked from start to finish and never wanted to come up for air' Emma Lucy, bestselling author of Live, Ranch, Love 'An enchanting romp with all the charm of a classic rom-com!' A. T. Qureshi, USA Today bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe 'Jessica Gadziala has mastered the magical romcom!' Grace Reilly, bestselling author of First Down 'Witty, swoony and completely bingeable' Nadia El-Fassi, bestselling author of Best Hex Ever 'I loved Finn and Iris...It's a version of New York I would happily live in' Athena Carstairs, author of There's Pumpkin About You 'Utterly addictive' Annabelle Slator, author of The Launch Date 'Completely addictive!' ¿¿¿¿¿ reader review 'Had me kicking my feet and screaming' ¿¿¿¿¿ reader review

Bloomsbury presents The End of Eden by Adam Welz, read by Jason Keller."At once an elegy and an exhortation."—ELIZABETH KOLBERTA revelatory exploration of climate change from the perspective of wild species and natural ecosystems – an homage to the miraculous, vibrant entity that is life on Earth.The stories we usually tell ourselves about climate change tend to focus on the damage inflicted on human societies by big storms, severe droughts, and rising sea levels. But the most powerful impacts are being and will be felt by the natural world and its myriad species, which are already in the midst of the sixth great extinction. Rising temperatures are fracturing ecosystems that took millions of years to evolve, disrupting the life forms they sustain – and in many cases driving them towards extinction. The natural Eden that humanity inherited is quickly slipping away.Although we can never really know what a creature thinks or feels, The End of Eden invites the reader to meet wild species on their own terms in a range of ecosystems that span the globe. Combining classic natural history, firsthand reportage, and insights from cutting-edge research, Adam Welz brings us close to creatures like moose in northern Maine, parrots in Puerto Rico, cheetahs in Namibia, and rare fish in Australia as they struggle to survive. The stories are intimate yet expansive and always dramatic.An exquisitely written and deeply researched exploration of wild species reacting to climate breakdown, The End of Eden offers a radical new kind of environmental journalism that connects humans to nature in a more empathetic way than ever before and galvanizes us to act in defense of the natural world before it's too late.

Steering a path between police duties and family loyalty is not easy . . . Say it with Poison is the first classic English village crime novel in the Mitchell & Markby series by Ann Granger, combining a satisfyingly complex mystery with engaging characters and wit. The perfect read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders. 'A gripping tale. . . . you'll soon be addicted' - Woman and Home When Meredith Mitchell agreed to stay with her actress cousin Eve in the run-up to Eve's daughter's wedding she anticipated a degree of drama. But she hardly expected it to include murder, blackmail and unrequited love. Or to involve a certain Chief Inspector Markby, a middle-aged divorcee with an emotional history as unfortunate as her own. A material witness to the only case of murder the Cotswold village of Westerfield has ever seen, Meredith also finds herself acting as mother-confessor to the bride-to-be, who is clearly not telling the whole truth about her involvement with the dead man. Steering a path between her duty to the police and loyalty to her cousin's family is not easy; even for someone with Meredith's considerable diplomatic skills. And especially as her personal enquiries into events in Westerfield start to disinter past affections Meredith would far rather leave buried - and to provoke new ones she's not at all sure she can cope with . . . What readers are saying about Say it with Poison: ' Thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a good English whodunit or just a really good story to keep the reader intrigued and interested to the last page ' ' Hooked from the first page' ' Brilliant in its conception, kept me thoroughly enthralled '

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time 'Well-crafted and unputdownable. An excellent read' 5***** Reader Review 'Superbly paced and plotted. One of Francis's best' 5***** Reader Review 'A well written and totally engrossing read' 5***** Reader Review ______ Malcolm Pembroke didn't get rich without making a few enemies - not least among the five wives and nine children left like wreckage in his wake. But when Moira, his fifth wife, is murdered, Malcolm believes that someone is out to get him. Desperate and fearful, there's only one person he can turn to: his estranged son, Ian. Ian - an amateur jockey - wants nothing to do with his father until it becomes clear the old man's life is in danger. And worst of all, the evidence suggests it's from someone the family . . . Can Ian work out who it is before they strike again? Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Hot Money is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. Praise for Dick Francis: 'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman 'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph 'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life 'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard 'Still the master' Racing Post

The Sweet Magnolias is now a Netflix Original Series! Return to the warm, cozy town of Serenity in this collection of classic stories from the Sweet Magnolias series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. Stealing Home Maddie Townsend might live in a town called Serenity, and have the best friends a woman could ask for, but her life is overturned when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. She decides to take charge of planning a fitness spa for women, and on top of it all begins to develop feelings for her son's baseball coach, the handsome Cal Maddox. But gossip travels quickly in a small town, and Maddie and Cal's relationship may threaten both their reputations and careers. A Slice of Heaven Ever since she discovered her ex-husband's affair, Dana Sue Sullivan decided to put down new roots and create the best restaurant in Serenity, South Carolina. But when her teenage daughter, Annie, develops an eating disorder that lands her in the hospital, Dana Sue's perfect life comes crumbling down. Dana Sue knows she needs to change habits now to help them both get better—even if that means letting Ronnie Sullivan back into their lives. And who knows, his return might end up being a recipe for a new beginning... Read the Sweet Magnolias Series by Sherryl Woods: Book One: Stealing Home Book Two: A Slice of Heaven Book Three: Feels Like Family Book Four: Welcome to Serenity Book Five: Home in Carolina Book Six: Sweet Tea at Sunrise Book Seven: Honeysuckle Summer Book Eight: Midnight Promises Book Nine: Catching Fireflies Book Ten: Where Azaleas Bloom Book Eleven: Swan Point Bonus: The Sweet Magnolias Cookbook

The Bhagavad Gita, a wisdom classic from India, was written down 3,000 years ago from an even older oral tradition. It has been translated from the original Sanskrit into over 75 languages worldwide, and into English in more than 300 editions. Ranchor Prime, an author of several books on Indian philosophy and culture, has translated this edition into English as one of the most accessible versions for the general public, especially those interested in the deeper meaning of the Yoga tradition as a time-tested self help guide. The Bhagavad Gita is one of a small number of revered wisdom texts that transcend their faith traditions, such as the Bible, the Qur’an and the Dao De Ching. Einstein, Emerson, Thoreau, Jung, and others have celebrated the Bhagavad Gita as a book of profound teachings that apply to the human problems of our contemporary world as much as they did at the Gita’s inception over 3,000 years ago. The Bhagavad Gita (along with the Yoga Sutras) is also one of the two primary books that delineate the original Yoga teachings of India. It is used by many yoga teachers in their training programs worldwide. Ranchor Prime, an English (UK) author, broadcaster, and ecological activist, initially wrote this edition for his children, but it is far from a childish book. Rather, he has created a version of this classic that is accessible to an adult Western audience in a way that few of the hundreds of editions translated from the original Sanskrit have been. At its heart, the Gita deals with the mysteries of life: the nature of the Self, the Universe/Higher Power, and the World. Spoken on a battlefield, it is a conversation between the soul and an Avatar, a Divine Being. Ranchor Prime's version is distinguished by his nonsectarian approach, making the Gita relevant to those of all religions or none and emphasizing the link between spirituality and self-development. The section-by-section commentary opens the text to the spiritual seeker. Prime never loses sight of the audience for his book, and of the fact that he wants his readers to understand the Gita in a personal way. Anyone who has ever asked, “What is the purpose of life?”; “Who am I?”; or “How do I find peace of mind?” will find something of value in this book. Here is an invitation to discover the essential wisdom of yoga for today’s world.

Die definitive internationale Edition dieses weltberühmten Klassikers "Laws of Form" auf 170 Seiten - vollständig in einer deutschen Übersetzung. Thomas Wolf und Spencer-Brown haben bei der Übersetzung eng zusammengearbeitet. Diese Ausgabe beinhaltet nunmehr zusätzlich als Bonus-Material auch den erstmaligen Beweis des berühmten Vierfarbentheorems, von dem Mathematiker annahmen, daß es nie bewiesen werden würde. Dieser Teil ist in Englisch und umfaßt ca. 70 Seiten. Über den Inhalt in deutsch: Der britische Graphen- und Zahlentheoretiker J.C.P. Miller an der Universität Cambridge, welcher der erste Mathematiker war, der Professor Spencer-Browns Beweis des berühmten Vierfarbentheorems für Landkarten gefolgt war, meinte über diesen: "Sein Beweis des Vierfarbentheorems ist das aufregendste Stück mathematischer Detektivarbeit, das ich je gesehen habe. Es besteht überhaupt kein Zweifel daran, daß er es bewiesen hat, und daß kein Mathematiker vor ihm in den 130 Jahren, seit das Problem bekannt ist, es je geschafft hat, einen Beweis zu finden." Spencer-Browns Beweis, der unter seinen Freunden, Kollegen und Studenten privat im Umlauf war, ist hier erstmals vollständig abgedruckt. Und das ist bloß eines der vielen guten Dinge, an denen sich der Leser dieser neuen und stark erweiterten Ausgabe seines klassischen Werks, Laws of Form, erfreuen wird. Das Buch ist ebenso ein Muß für jene, die in der mathematischen Forschung tätig sind, wie für alle, die mit Schaltungsdesign, "Künstlicher Intelligenz", Kybernetik und anderen Anwendungsbereichen seiner Mathematik befaßt sind. – Englisch: The British graph theorist and number theorist J.C.P. Miller, of Cambridge Univertity, who was the first mathematician to follow Professor Spencer-Brown`s proof of the famous four-colour map theorem, said of it: - "His proof of the map theorem is the most exciting piece of mathematical detective work I have ever read. There is no doubt whatever that he has proved it, and that no mathematican before him, in the 130 years that the problem has been known to exist, has ever managed to find the proof." Spencer-Brown's proof, which had been circulated privately among his friends, colleagues, and students, is here, for the first time, printed in full. And this is yust one of the many good things that the reader will enjoy in this new, and greatly expanded, edition of his classic work "Laws of Form". The book is a must for all engaged in mathematical research, and also for those engaged in circuit design, "artificial intelligence"Laws of Form" Anmerkung des Übersetzers (vii) Vorstellung der Internationalen Ausgabe (ix) Einladung (xiii) Einführung (xiv) Aus dem Vorwort zur Auflage von 1994 (xviii) Vorwort zur Ausgabe von 1979 (xix) Vorwort zur ersten amerikanischen Auflage (xxi) Vorwort (xxiv) Einführung (xxvi) Anmerkung zum mathematischen Zugang (xxxv) Die "Laws of Form" (ca. 130 Seiten - deutschsprachig) 1. Die Form (1) 2. Formen der Form entnommen (3) 3. Die Konzeption der Kalkulation (8) 4. Die primäre Arithmetik (12) 5. Ein Kalkül, dem Kalkül entnommen (23) 6. Die primäre Algebra (25) 7. Theoreme zweiter Ordnung (34) 8. Wiedervereinigung der zwei Ordnungen (38) 9. Vollständigkeit (44) 10. Unabhängigkeit (47) 11. Gleichungen zweiten Grades (48) 12. Wiedereintritt in die Form (61) Anmerkungen (68) Appendix 1. Beweise der Sheffer'schen Postulate (94) Appendix 2. Das Kalkül interpretiert für die Logik (98) Index der Literaturverweise (118) Index der Formen (119) Appendix 3. Bertrand Russel und die "Laws of Form" (122) Introduction to Appendices 4 ", cybernetics and other applications of his mathematics.

'Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard's extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. 'They drove past fields of wheat with poppies . . . through woods of oak and Spanish chestnut . . . and hedges decorated by the last of the dog-roses bleached nearly white by the sun . . . 'Oh, this country!' he said . . . 'To me, it is the best in England.' 1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers - Hugh, Edward and Rupert - return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children. There, they join their parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two blissful months at Home Place. But despite the idyllic setting, nothing can be done to soothe the siblings' heartache. Hugh is haunted by the ravages of the Great War. Edward is torn between his familial duties and his relationships that lie outside of the home. Rupert is in turmoil over his inability to please his new wife. Meanwhile, Rachel risks losing her only chance at happiness because of her unflinching loyalty to the family. As the world they had known begins to slip away, this is the story of one family facing up to immense change - in themselves, and in the world . 'Elizabeth Jane Howard's The Cazalet Chronicles is a series of five novels, but it's so compulsive a saga that surely it counts as one work . . . vast in its scope, minute in its detail and utterly charming, it bears reading again and again' - Gill Hornby, bestselling author of Miss Austen 'She helps us to do the necessary thing - open our eyes and our hearts' - Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of Wolf Hall

Discover the Joy of Walking with God in Every Ordinary MomentWhat if your relationship with God didn't have to be confined to your morning devotional or Sunday worship? What if every ordinary moment could become an opportunity to experience His presence, peace, and love?For more than three centuries, The Practice of the Presence of God has helped countless believers discover the simple, transformative habit of continual conversation with God. Compiled from the letters and conversations of the humble 17th-century monk Brother Lawrence, this beloved Christian classic offers refreshingly real advice for anyone longing to experience a deeper, more personal relationship with the Lord.Brother Lawrence didn't find God through long hours of retreat and extraordinary spiritual experiences. He found Him while washing dishes, preparing meals, and faithfully carrying out everyday responsibilities that he wouldn't have chosen for himself. His remarkable testimony reminds us that God is just as present in the routines of daily life as He is in moments of prayer and worship, and that He cares about every concern, no matter how small or mundane.With honesty, humility, and profound simplicity, Brother Lawrence shares how he learned to turn his thoughts toward God throughout the day—thanking Him, seeking His guidance, confessing his distractions, and resting in His constant presence. His message offers hope to anyone who has struggled with distraction or boredom in prayer, felt spiritually dry, or found themselves in a job or season of life that doesn't feel fulfilling. Like Brother Lawrence, we can enjoy being with God, no matter our circumstances.If you've ever wished faith felt more natural, more constant, and more deeply woven into everyday life, The Practice of the Presence of God offers a gentle, biblical path toward experiencing God's peace, joy, and companionship in every moment.

Miss Marple meets Nancy Mitford in this glittering new Christmas murder mystery set in Bath, from the bestselling and award-winning author of D is for Death. 'A welcome addition to any Christmas stocking' Joanna Miller, author of The Eights 'I love this series of Golden Age crime-style murder mysteries' Good Housekeeping 'Charming, murder-y and romantic . . . Margery Allingham meets the Mitfords' Marian Keyes, author of My Favourite Mistake On a frosty day in December 1936, librarian and part-time detective Dora Wildwood is summoned to Bath. She has no idea what will unfold but she is glad to go; recent events have left her longing to disappear. Arriving on the world-famous Royal Crescent, Dora quickly learns of Daisy Palmer, whose unsolved murder looms large over the Georgian city. Daisy's fiancé, Lord Frank Meroe, lives on as an eccentric recluse, his house full of clutter and abandoned treasures, as labyrinthine as it is magnificent. Then, on the twentieth anniversary of Daisy's death, murder is committed once more. As Christmas trees are lit and carol singers gather, Dora is drawn into a tangle of feuding families, suspicious antiquarian dealings and a conspicuous silence from everyone involved. For in the city of Jane Austen, loyalties run deep... and dangerously so. A charming and unputdownable whodunnit and the perfect Christmas read for fans of classic crime. READERS LOVE MURDER ON THE ROYAL CRESCENT! 'My first foray into the world of Dora Wildwood and most definitely not my last!' 5-star reader review 'Fantastic. Definitely one to cosy up by the fireside with this winter' 5-star reader review 'Dora is my new favourite character ever. #MoreDora' 5-star reader review ' Charming and clever . . . perfect for a cosy Christmas read' 5-star reader review 'Such a fun story set in 1930's Bath , on no less than the Royal Crescent' 5-star reader review

**THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH** **A SUNDAY TIMES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2022** In the outback, nothing stays buried forever... 'Classic Hammer. A crime novel that will stay with me for a long time.' Ann Cleeves 'This novel is Hammer's best work yet.' The Times 'A complex, twisty thriller, with nuanced characters and a winding plot all set in the oppressive Australian heat.' Lisa Hall 'This slice of Australian noir sparkles like an opal in the blistering sun.' Lisa Gray 'Opal Country is a top-notch Aussie Noir with real heat coming off the pages.' Christopher Fowler Opals... In the desolate outback town of Finnigans Gap, police struggle to maintain law and order. Thieves pillage opal mines, religious fanatics recruit vulnerable youngsters and billionaires do as they please. Bodies... Then an opal miner is found crucified and left to rot down his mine. Nothing about the miner's death is straight-forward, not even who found the body. Homicide detective Ivan Lucic is sent to investigate, assisted by inexperienced young investigator Nell Buchanan. But Finnigans Gap has already ended one police career and damaged others, and soon both officers face damning allegations and internal investigations. Have Ivan and Nell been set up, and if so, by whom? Secrets... As time runs out, their only chance at redemption is to find the killer. But the more they uncover, the more harrowing the mystery becomes, and a past long forgotten is thrown into scorching sunlight. Because in Finnigans Gap, nothing stays buried for ever. Praise for Chris Hammer: 'Hammer is a great writer - a leader in Australian noir' Michael Connelly 'Shimmers . . . A tortured tale of blood and loss' Val McDermid 'Stunning - a page-turner which stays long in the memory' Sunday Times

'IT'S FUNNY, FAST AND INTOXICATING. BELIEVE THE HYPE' DUA LIPA DUA'S SERVICE95 BOOK CLUB PICK FOR AUGUST 'I LOVED IT, I RACED THROUGH IT. IT'S JUST FANTASTIC WRITING' SARAH JESSICA PARKER 'EXTREMELY SMART, IMPOSSIBLY FUNNY, AND JUST PLAIN FUN TO READ' CARO CLAIRE BURKE, AUTHOR OF YESTERYEAR 'A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER' LENA DUNHAM Think your family is dysfunctional? Meet the Flynns. For the three Flynn daughters, it's been disastrous since their parents opened up their marriage. Abigail, the eldest, is dating an ex-soldier several years her senior nicknamed 'War Crimes Wes'. Louise, the middle child, maintains a secret correspondence with an online terrorist. And the brilliant youngest, Harper, is being sent to a wilderness reform camp due to her insistence that someone - or something - is monitoring the town's citizens. Casting a shadow across their lives is Paul Alabaster, a nefarious local billionaire. Rumours of corruption circulate, but no one dares dig too deep. No one except Harper, whose obsession with Alabaster's machinations sends the family hurtling into a criminal conspiracy - one that may just, finally, bring them closer together. SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2026 The instant Sunday Times bestseller 'I LAUGHED SO HARD I SLIPPED A DISC' BILLIE PIPER 'ECCENTRIC, FUNNY, DEEPLY HUMAN... I LOVED EVERY PAGE' EMMA ROBERTS 'THE MOST WILDLY ORIGINAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' HARPER'S BAZAAR 'THE DEBUT NOVEL FOR 2026 THAT HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN THE MOST SHOUTED ABOUT' THE SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'A DARKLY FUNNY FAMILY SAGA' BUSTLE 'AN INSTANT CLASSIC' SHORTLIST Readers love LOST LAMBS 'What a ROMP!' _ _ _ _ _ 'The hype is real!' _ _ _ _ _ 'Hilarious, weird, original and addictive!' _ _ _ _ _ 'If Wes Anderson wrote Little Women.' _ _ _ _ _ 'I'm shouting it from every rooftop: THIS IS THE BOOK OF THE YEAR!' _ _ _ _ _ 'Perhaps the funniest book I've ever read.' _ _ _ _ _

Art meets food in this sublime celebration of thirty years of cooking and hosting at The Arniano Painting School in Tuscany 'A peculiar attribute of the landscape surrounding Arniano is the ever-changing light. Early in the morning, there is an extraordinary mist that sits in the valley and interweaves through the hills, allowing just the tops to show above the smoky clouds. These changes bring with them new moods and shadows, drawing our painters to different views and areas of the garden throughout the day. By the evening, everything has altered again, and there are often intense sunsets, bringing silhouettes from the trees and much darker, richer, olive colours.' There are many farmhouses in Tuscany, but few are quite so magical as Arniano. It is here, in this 18th-century podere, that Amber Guinness grew up and learned to cook. And it is here that she established The Arniano Painting School, a residential painting course and immersive art and food experience. 'As I look through the recipes and think about the common thread that binds them, I realise that they all exemplify a fundamental principle of Italian home cooking. Which is that simplicity - and keeping ingredients as close to their original form as possible - leads to the most delicious and rewarding food. The beauty of Italian cooking is that it is not about fancy sauces or preparation techniques. Rather, it is about bringing out the best in what you are cooking, through patience, constant tasting and the development of flavour - sometimes using nothing but some olive oil and salt.' Filled with recipes for classic dishes and cocktails, feast curation, seasonal menu suggestions and notes on an Italian pantry and wines, A House Party in Tuscany will transport you to the Tuscan countryside and bring the conviviality of Arniano to your table.

With the fall of France in 1940, Germany suddenly had the opportunity to strike at poorly guarded Allied convoys. The Luftwaffe pressed into service the Fw-200 Condor, a plane that had originally been designed as a civilian airliner and the first plane to fly non-stop from Berlin to New York in 1938. After various modifications, the Fw-200 became the Luftwaffe's long-range maritime patrol and strike bomber. It was devastatingly effective; a single attack by five Condors on a convoy in February 1941 resulted in the sinking and damaging of 11 ships. Furthermore, the Condors passed on convoy sightings to the U-boats with devastating effect. By the summer of 1941, the threat posed by the Condor was so great that Winston Churchill dubbed them "the scourge of the Atlantic." Losses to Condor attacks resulted in various crash efforts to find a solution to the predator. One solution was the Hurricate, a modified Hurricane that was launched by catapult from a converted merchant ship. But a more robust solution was required. This was delivered with the creation of the escort carrier to provide continuous air cover over a threatened convoy. By 1941 the duel for supremacy over the Atlantic began to turn in favor of the Allies and was furthered by the entry of the US into the war. The Germans made a last ditch attempt to turn the tide by equipping Condors with anti-shipping missiles, better defensive armament and airborne radar. But their numbers were too few to combat the ever-increasing might of the Allies. This volume highlights a classic duel between opposing tactics, doctrine and technology, with the Germans attempting to field an airborne weapon that could intercept the Atlantic convoys, while the Allies attempted to provide an effective defense umbrella over the ships carrying vital war-time supplies.

This centennial edition of Emily Post's classic guide to etiquette has been completely rewritten with up-to-date and comprehensive advice on the need-to-know manners, customs, and best practices of today.For the past one hundred years, Emily Post has been America's definitive source for how to navigate—and enhance—every social interaction. In an increasingly diverse and intersectional world, the need for a trusted primer on how to put people at ease and treat others with confidence and kindness has never been greater.Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning—the great-great grandchildren of Emily Post and co-presidents of The Emily Post Institute—provide a fully updated and relatable guide. From advice on entertaining, table manners, and using titles and pronouns, to personal and professional communication etiquette, this stylish and essential reference provides thoughtful guidance on how to do it all well. Rooted in a foundation of consideration, respect, and honesty, this edition continues the Post family legacy of upholding traditions while moving forward with the times. The book covers: Etiquette classics like table manners, gift-giving, thank-you notes, greetings and introductions, and everyday conversationHow to be a good host and a good guest, from handling invitations and setting yourself up for success to plus-ones and dealing with mishaps Tech etiquette including video meetings, parties and classes, and how to politely handle devices, home security, and AI Managing hard times, from what to say (and what not to say), to the tradition of condolence notes and how to offer support following a death, miscarriage, or tragedyTipping practices in the age of rideshares, tough times, and ever-prominent payment screens.This book also includes handy reference guides for each chapter that make it easy to find the Posts' most searched for content, like a gender-free attire guide, a soup-to-nuts entertaining chart, sample invitations, and more.With Emily Post's Etiquette, The.

A reissue of Susan Sontag's classic first collection, featuring some of her most beloved writing - on art, life, camp, and criticism -that cemented her legacy as one of the brightest thinkers of, and beyond, her generation. Susan Sontag is widely regarded as one of the most formidable, original, and influential writers of the last century. Against Interpretation is a modern classic, her first-ever collection and the work that launched her storied career when it was published in 1966. It has influenced generations of readers, and still contains some of her best-known essays, including "Notes on Camp," "Against Interpretation," and a dazzling range of, well, interpretations. Grand in scope-ranging from philosophy to film to religion to psychoanalysis-and short in length, this pocket-sized, pithy, and profound book introduces "a larger-than-life intellectual powerhouse" (Leslie Jamison).

Jack the Ripper and legacy codebases have more in common than you'd think. Inspired by forensic psychology methods, you can apply strategies to identify problems in your existing code, assess refactoring direction, and understand how your team influences the software architecture. With its unique blend of criminal psychology and code analysis, Your Code as a Crime Scene arms you with the techniques you need to take on any codebase, no matter what programming language you use. Software development might well be the most challenging task humanity ever attempted. As systems scale up, they also become increasingly complex, expensive to maintain, and difficult to reason about. We can always write more tests, try to refactor, and even fire up a debugger to understand complex coding constructs. That's a great starting point, but you can do so much better. Take inspiration from forensic psychology techniques to understand and improve existing code. Visualize codebases via a geographic profile from commit data to find development hotspots, prioritize technical debt, and uncover hidden dependencies. Get data and develop strategies to make the business case for larger refactorings. Detect and fix organizational problems from the vantage point of the software architecture to remove bottlenecks for the teams. The original Your Code as a Crime Scene from 2014 pioneered techniques for understanding the intersection of people and code. This new edition reflects a decade of additional experience from hundreds of projects. Updated techniques, novel case studies, and extensive new material adds to the strengths of this cult classic. Change how you view software development and join the hunt for better code! What You Need: You need to be comfortable reading code. You also need to use Git (or Subversion, Mercurial or similar version-control tool).

Solve dozens of Hidden Pictures puzzles in the springiest scenes ever! Find hundreds of hidden objects and enjoy 30+ irresistible holographic foil stickers in this 64-page book, perfect for Easter baskets. The perfect Easter basket gift! Kids will love unwrapping this cheerful Hidden Pictures puzzle book, filled with our classic black-and-white Hidden Pictures puzzles. Featuring hopping bunnies, cheeping chicks, fuzzy sheep, and more, these scenes will activate laughter and inspire imaginative play. Bonus holographic foil stickers add extra fun to this adorable activity book!

"After forty-six years of being on the road, now is the right time to look back in a way I've never done before: now and then. I'm looking forward to sharing it with you." Mick Fleetwood has been part of one of the world's most successful and adored bands for over four decades. Here he tells the full and candid story of that life, and what it is to be part of the ever evolving Fleetwood Mac. His all-access autobiography spans the career of one of classic rock's greatest drummers and band leaders, the co-founder of the deeply loved super group that bears his name. In this intimate portrait of a life lived in music, Fleetwood vividly recalls his upbringing in Cornwall, Egypt and Norway tapping along to whatever song was playing on the radio; his experiences as a musician in Sixties London; the early days of the band featuring Peter Green, and his close friendship with George Harrison and seemingly all of music royalty. Play On sheds new light on Fleetwood Mac's raucous history describing the highs and lows of being part of a band that he often single-handedly kept together. His love affair with Stevie Nicks, the creation of landmark albums like Rumours and Tusk, and the many incredible and outrageous moments of recording, touring, fighting, and loving with Fleetwood Mac: all are here. He describes his life's moments with the honesty and immediacy that his fans expect, taking us to the very heart of this multi layered life. It's been a tumultuous journey with the excesses of the band's huge success at times threatening to destroy what they strived so hard to create. But through it all it's been the drive to play on that has won out. Now, then, and always, it's Fleetwood Mac.

When books come alive! A classic Waldo adventure enjoys a refreshed cover - plus two new pages of searches. Where is Waldo off to now? Into a world of dreams and fantasies, of swarming scenes that could be invented only by the inspired mind of Martin Handford. Wilder and wackier than ever before, Waldo's adventures span a crazy cake factory, the Land of Woof (imagine one thousand Woofs!), an endless maze of halls and doors (can you find the keys that match the keyholes?), a riotous fun fair of fruits and vegetables, and much more!