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The Uncommon Feast is a collection of essays, poems, and recipes, and brings together the varied work of poet Eileen Chong on one of her favourite topics, food. The book opens with a powerful essay ‘The Common Table’, which reflects on her experiences of a poet of colour in a predominantly white Australian arena. There are both previously published and new poems about food in the collection, several authentic recipes of dishes that Chong writes about in her essays and poems. The poet Judith Beveridge has written an introduction.In The Uncommon Feast, Eileen Chong gives us a collection of poetry, essays and recipes that remark on how food has shaped her life, her way of understanding her world, and the world of connections with those around her. For Chong, food is an act of sharing and an act of generosity. Here, she shares with you a collection of her poems on food, essays that chart the meaning of food and poetry in her life, and even a secret recipe or two. Includes illustrations by Colin Cassidy.
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Robert Unger
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Kansas
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Star
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The Union Station Massacre: The Original Sin of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI
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The Union Station Massacre dismantles the myth surrounding J. Edgar Hoover's FBI and exposes how the agency knowingly fabricated evidence to wrongfully convict Adam Richetti and kill "Pretty Boy" Floyd. Highly recommended for those interested in American history and the corruption of power.
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Edgard Liao, Cheng Tju Lim, Kah Seng Loh |
Nus
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The University Socialist Club And The Contest For Malaya
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Using a wealth of material including interviews, official documents, and student writings, the authors recount the rise of newly independent states in postwar Malaya and Singapore through the engagements of a left-wing group of university student activists. The University Socialist Club and the Contest for Malaya brings to life various contemporary movements, including democratic, Marxist, socialist, ethnicity-based groups which seek to influence postcolonial Malaya, as well as their fluid relationships with one another, at a time when allies became enemies, and vice versa. An original and vital study, this volume delves into the complex mental worlds and historical milieu of political and student activism.
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Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson, L.J. Smith |
Hodder
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The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries: Bloodlust : Book 2
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In the second novel of this thrilling new series fans of the hit television show THE VAMPIRE DIARIES will finally find out how a passionate romance with a dangerous girl turned loving brothers into deadly enemies.Stefan and Damon Salvatore are now vampires, and must deal with the consequences of their fate. They escape their small hometown of Fell's Church, which is overrun with vampire hunters, and travel to New Orleans.While Stefan revels in his powers, Damon continues to mourn the loss of Katherine, the beautiful vampire that turned them both. But New Orleans offers temptations and dangers. Stefan falls in love with another human, and his willpower is tested to the limit. Damon ends up captured by an evil, sadistic vampire hunter. Stefan knows that he must save his brother, but will it cost him his new love?
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L.J. Smith
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Hodder
Children's
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The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries: Origins : Book 1
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In the first novel of this thrilling new series fans of the hit television show THE VAMPIRE DIARIES will finally find out how a passionate romance with a dangerous girl turned loving brothers into deadly enemies.Set during the Civil War, against a backdrop of grand estates, unimaginable riches, and deadly secrets, three teenagers in Mystic Falls, Virginia enter a torrid love triangle that will span eternity.Brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore are inseparable until they meet Katherine, a stunning, mysterious woman who turns their world upside down. Siblings turned rivals, the Salvatores compete for Katherine’s affection, only to discover that her sumptuous silk dresses and glittering gems hide a terrible secret: Katherine is a vampire. And she is intent on turning them into vampires so they can live together—forever.
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L.J. Smith
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Hodder
Children's
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The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening : Book 1
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A phenomenally popular vampire romance sequence - now showing on ITV2 - from the best selling author of Night World, L. J. Smith.The Awakening: Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants and she wants mysterious new boy, Stefan. But Stefan is hiding a deadly secret - a secret that will change Elena's life for ever ...The Struggle: Elena is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, and his brother, Damon. But these brothers hide dark secrets and a tragic past that threatens them all. Damon wants to lead Elena astray - and he'd rather kill Stefan than let him possess her ...
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Melissa de la Cruz
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Atom
The Van Alen Legacy : Number 4 in series
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With the stunning revelation surrounding Bliss's true identity comes the growing threat of the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New York City, the Blue Bloods now find themselves in an epic battle for survival. Not to worry, love is still in the air for the young vampires of the Upper East Side. Or is it? Jack and Schuyler are over. Oliver's brokenhearted. And only the cunning Mimi seems to be happily engaged. Young, fanged, and fabulous, Melissa de la Cruz's vampires unite in the fourth installment of the best-selling Blue Bloods series.
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Han Kang, Deborah Smith |
Hogarth
The Vegetarian - A Novel
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Before the nightmare, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary life. But when splintering, blood-soaked images start haunting her thoughts, Yeong-hye decides to purge her mind and renounce eating meat. In a country where societal mores are strictly obeyed, Yeong-hye's decision to embrace a more “plant-like” existence is a shocking act of subversion. And as her passive rebellion manifests in ever more extreme and frightening forms, scandal, abuse, and estrangement begin to send Yeong-hye spiraling deep into the spaces of her fantasy. In a complete metamorphosis of both mind and body, her now dangerous endeavor will take Yeong-hye—impossibly, ecstatically, tragically—far from her once-known self altogether.
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Han Kang, Deborah Smith |
Hogarth
The Vegetarian - A Novel
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The Vegetarian is a must-read for those seeking a dark, thought-provoking tale of rebellion against societal norms and the consequences that follow. Han Kang's hauntingly beautiful prose captures the essence of a woman's metamorphosis as she tries to break free from the violence around her. The novel's exploration of the relationship between power and control is both unnerving and enlightening, making it a great read for those who enjoy thought-provoking literature.
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Leventhal is a natural victim; a man uncertain of himself, never free from the nagging suspicion that the other guy may be right. So, when he meets a down-at-heel stranger in the park one day and finds himself being accused of ruining the man's life, he half believes it. He can't shake the man loose, can't stop himself becoming trapped in a mire of self-doubt, can't help becoming ... a victim.
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Abbi Glines
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Simon
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The Vincent Boys
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Get seduced by a sizzling account of attraction and betrayal in this previously self-published phenomenon.There was something wicked about Beau that drew me to him. What was wrong with me? Why did I want to sin so badly?Ashton is getting tired of being good, of impressing her parents and playing ideal girlfriend to Sawyer Vincent. Sawyer is perfect, a regular Prince Charming, but when he leaves town for the summer, it’s his cousin Beau who catches Ashton’s eye. Beau is the sexiest guy she’s ever seen, and even though he’s dangerous, Ashton is drawn to him.Beau loves his cousin like a brother, so the last thing he wants to do is make a move on Sawyer’s girl. Ashton is off-limits, absolutely. That’s why he does his best to keep his distance, even though he’s been in love with her forever. When Ashton wants to rekindle their childhood friendship in Sawyer’s absence, Beau knows he should say no.Ashton and Beau don’t want to hurt Sawyer. But the more they try to stay away from each other, the more intense their urges become. It’s getting way too hard to resist...
Hot romance is the cure for heartbreak in this sequel to The Vincent Boys. Getting a boy to fall head-over-heels in love with you isn't easy. Especially when he's been in love with your cousin for as long as you can remember. Lana has lived her life in her cousin's shadow. Ashton always made perfect grades, had tons of friends, and looks model-perfect. And she's always had Sawyer Vincent--the only boy Lana's ever wanted--wrapped around her finger. But now things are different. Lana has a chance to make Sawyer see her, and she's taking it. If only he'd get over Ashton--because Lana is sick of second-best. Sawyer's heart is broken. He's lost his best girl to his best friend. And then Lana comes to town. Ashton's cousin has always been sweet and soft-spoken, but now she's drop-dead gorgeous as well. Sawyer doesn't know if Lana can heal his broken heart, but spending time with her might at least make Ashton jealous. What starts as a carefree fling becomes a lusty game of seduction. Sawyer and Lana may have different motives, but their scintillating hookups are the same kind of steamy. . . .
Author: Abbi Glines
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 279
Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Publication Date: 18 Dec 2012
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David Edwards, Tom Cotter |
Motorbooks
The Vincent in the Barn : Great Stories of Motorcycle Archaeology
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It’s every motorcyclist’s dream. A friend or acquaintance says, “You know, there’s an old bike that’s been sitting in this garage for years.” The hunt is on. And rather than the usual worthless Hondazukimaha pile of hopeless oxidation, at the back of that barn you find a genuine classic, the motorcycle collector’s dream. The Vincent in the Barn tells forty such stories--tales of motorcycle hunting dreams come true. From Ducatis in basements to Vincents abandoned in sheds, Harleys in barns to Brit bikes moldering behind urban garages, these are the stories that fuel every motorcyclist’s fantasies. The only difference? They’re true. See Tom Cotter, author of Motorbooks “In the Barn” series, interviewed by Jay Leno on
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D.H. Lawrence
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Penguin
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The Virgin and the Gipsy
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The Virgin and the Gipsy was discovered in France after D. H. Lawrence's death in 1930. Immediately recognized as a masterpiece in which Lawrence had distilled and purified his ideas about sexuality and morality, The Virgin and the Gipsy has become a classic and is one of Lawrence's most electrifying short novels.Set in a small village in the English countryside, this is the story of a secluded, sensitive rector's daughter who yearns for meaning beyond the life to which she seems doomed. When she meets a handsome young gipsy whose life appears different from hers in every way, she is immediately smitten and yet still paralyzed by her own fear and social convention. Not until a natural catastrophe suddenly, miraculously sweeps away the world as she knew it does a new world of passion open for her. Lawrence's spirit is infused by all his tenderness, passion, and knowledge of the human soul.
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Maija Rhee Devine
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Seoul
Selection
Usa,
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The Voices of Heaven
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During the final years of the Japanese Occupation, Gui-yong and Eum-chun strike gold by finding a love as sweet as sticky rice. But their love for each other and for their secretly adopted daugh- ter is not enough, as they must soon accept the impossible―a mistress moving in to bear Gui-yong the male child deemed necessary in a society still smoldering in Confucianism.
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Nilanjana Sengupta
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Penguin
Random
House
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The Votive Pen: Writings on Edwin Thumboo
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Singapore's cultural tapestry. Through the lens of Edwin Thumboo's poetry, readers are taken on a journey that unravels the complexities of a multiracial nation grappling with its history, growth, and sense of self. Thumboo's fierce intellect and diverse influences shine through in his verses, making this collection a captivating exploration of identity, love, and purpose. Prepare to be enchanted by Thumboo's ability to seamlessly blend personal emotions with larger societal narratives, leaving readers with a profound appreciation for the power of poetry to shed light on the human experience. It's a book that will leave you questioning and reflecting long after you've turned the last page.
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Juan Ferreyra, Gerry Duggan, Marcelo Ferreira |
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The War of the Realms: The Punisher
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If you're a Marvel aficionado who revels in stories that blend classic superhero battles with fantastical elements, "The War of the Realms: The Punisher" offers just that with a hard-edged twist. Frank Castle's brand of justice meets otherworldly threats in a narrative that promises relentless action and a gritty atmosphere. It's a must-read for those who enjoy watching an uncompromising character take on overwhelming odds with nothing but sheer willpower and firepower.
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Steve Jackson, Russ Nicholson, Ian Livingstone |
Wizard
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The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
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Librarian note: An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here.Deep in the caverns beneath Firetop Mountain lies an untold wealth of treasure, guarded by a powerful Warlock - or so the rumour goes. Several adventurers like yourself have set off for Firetop Mountain in search of the Warlock's hoard. None has ever returned. Do you dare follow them?Your quest is to find the Warlock's treasure, hidden deep within a dungeon populated with a multitude of terrifying monsters. You will need courage, determination and a fair amount of luck if you are to survive all the traps and battles, and reach your goal - the innermost chambers of the Warlock's domain.Part story, part game, this is a book with a difference: one in which you become the hero! A pencil and an eraser are all you need to make your journey. YOU decide which route to take, which creatures to fight & which dangers to risk.
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The Warrior Diet : Switch on Your Biological Powerhouse For High Energy, Explosive Strength, and a Leaner, Harder Body
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Along with the many benefits of leisure-class living comes obesity and its attendant ailments. In The Warrior Diet, Ori Hofmekler looks not forward but backward for a solution-to the primal habits of early cultures such as nomads and hunter-gatherers, the Greeks, and the Romans. Based on survival science, this book proposes not ordinary dietary changes but rather a radical yet surprisingly simple lifestyle overhaul. Drawing on both scientific studies and historical data, Hofmekler argues that robust health and a lean, strong body can best be achieved by mimicking the classical warrior mode of cycling--working and eating sparingly (undereating) during the day and filling up at night. Specific elements from the Warrior Diet Nutritional Program (finding ideal fuel foods and food combinations to reduce body fat) to the Controlled Fatigue Training Program (promoting strength, speed, and resilience to fatigue through special drills), literally reshape body and mind. Individual chapters cover warrior meals and recipes; sex drive, potency, and animal magnetism; as well as personalizing the diet for women. Featuring forewords by Fit for Life author Harvey Diamond and Fat That Kills author Dr. Udo Erasmus, The Warrior Diet shows readers weary of fad diets how to attain enduring vigor, explosive strength, a better appearance, and increased vitality and health.
Author: Ori Hofmekler
Format: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Number of Pages: 312
Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Publication Date: 04 Dec 2007
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Alice Walker
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Ballantine
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The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart : Stories
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"These are the stories that came to me to be told after the close of a magical marriage to an extraordinary man that ended in a less-than-magical divorce. I found myself unmoored, unmated, ungrounded in a way that challenged everything I'd ever thought about human relationships. Situated squarely in that terrifying paradise called freedom, precipitously out on so many emotional limbs, it was as if I had been born; and in fact I was being reborn as the woman I was to become."So says Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker about her beautiful new book, in which "one of the best American writers today" (The Washington Post) gives us superb stories based on rich truths from her own experience. Imbued with Walker's wise philosophy and understanding of people, the spirit, sex and love, The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart begins with a lyrical, autobiographical story of a marriage set in the violent and volatile Deep South during the early years of the civil rights movement. Walker goes on to imagine stories that grew out of the life following that marriage—a life, she writes, that was "marked by deep sea-changes and transitions." These provocative stories showcase Walker's hard-won knowledge of love of many kinds and of the relationships that shape our lives, as well as her infectious sense of humor and joy. Filled with wonder at the power of the life force and of the capacity of human beings to move through love and loss and healing to love again, The Way Forward Is with a Broken Heart is an enriching, passionate book by "a lavishly gifted writer" (The New York Times Book Review).
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Mark Mazzetti
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The
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The Way of the Knife: the CIA, a secret army, and a war at the ends of the earth
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The most momentous change in American warfare over the past decade has taken place away from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, in the corners of the world where large armies can’t go. The Way of the Knife is the untold story of that shadow war: a campaign that has blurred the lines between soldiers and spies and lowered the bar for waging war across the globe. America has pursued its enemies with killer drones and special operations troops; trained privateers for assassination missions and used them to set up clandestine spying networks; and relied on mercurial dictators, untrustworthy foreign intelligence services, and proxy armies.This new approach to war has been embraced by Washington as a lower risk, lower cost alternative to the messy wars of occupation and has been championed as a clean and surgical way of conflict. But the knife has created enemies just as it has killed them. It has fomented resentments among allies, fueled instability, and created new weapons unbound by the normal rules of accountability during wartime.
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Robin Kerrod
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Gardners
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The Way the Universe Works Paper
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Discover the secrets of space Is the universe expanding? Why do stars twinkle? Will space tourism be a reality soon? All these questions and more are answered in The Way the Universe Works. In this interactive volume, difficult subjects are clearly explained using cutting-edge visuals and the latest in space photography. More than 60 home-based experiments demonstrate key concepts for kids, encouraging learning and better understanding through doing.
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"The Wedding" is a heartwarming read that showcases the ups and downs of a long-lasting marriage. It is a tribute to the true essence of love found in marriage as the main character, Wilson, tries to rekindle the love between him and his wife, Jane. The book demonstrates the beauty of a relationship that transcends passing fads, and it shows the power of the love that grows with time. This book is perfect for anyone who loves a great love story as well as for those looking for inspiration in their own relationship.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn series is a heist story of political intrigue and magical, martial-arts action.
The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler -- the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years -- has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task of building a new world has been left to his young protégé, Vin, the former street urchin who is now the most powerful Mistborn in the land, and to the idealistic young nobleman she loves.
As Kelsier's protégé and slayer of the Lord Ruler she is now venerated by a budding new religion, a distinction that makes her intensely uncomfortable. Even more worrying, the mists have begun behaving strangely since the Lord Ruler died, and seem to harbor a strange vaporous entity that haunts her.
Stopping assassins may keep Vin's Mistborn skills sharp, but it's the least of her problems. Luthadel, the largest city of the former empire, doesn't run itself, and Vin and the other members of Kelsier's crew, who lead the revolution, must learn a whole new set of practical and political skills to help. It certainly won't get easier with three armies - one of them composed of ferocious giants - now vying to conquer the city, and no sign of the Lord Ruler's hidden cache of atium, the rarest and most powerful allomantic metal.
As the siege of Luthadel tightens, an ancient legend seems to offer a glimmer of hope. But even if it really exists, no one knows where to find the Well of Ascension or what manner of power it bestows.
Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson
The Cosmere
The Stormlight Archive
The Way of Kings
Words of Radiance
Edgedancer (Novella)
Oathbringer
The Mistborn trilogy
Mistborn: The Final Empire
The Well of Ascension
The Hero of Ages
Mistborn: The Wax and Wayne series
Alloy of Law
Shadows of Self
Bands of Mourning
Collection
Arcanum Unbounded
Other Cosmere novels
Elantris
Warbreaker
The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
The Scrivener's Bones
The Knights of Crystallia
The Shattered Lens
The Dark Talent
The Rithmatist series
The Rithmatist
Other books by Brandon Sanderson
The Reckoners
Steelheart
Firefight
Calamity
Author: Brandon Sanderson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 796
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Publication Date: 27 Dec 2010
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Mark Z. Danielewski
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Pantheon
The Whalestoe Letters : From House of Leaves
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Between 1982 and 1989, Pelafina H. Lièvre sent her son, Johnny Truant, a series of letters from The Three Attic Whalestoe Institute, a psychiatric facility in Ohio where she spent the final years of her life. Beautiful, heartfelt, and tragic, this correspondence reveals the powerful and deeply moving relationship between a brilliant though mentally ill mother and the precocious, gifted young son she never ceases to love.Originally contained within the monumental House of Leaves , this collection stands alone as a stunning portrait of mother and child. It is presented here along with a foreword by Walden D. Wyhrta and eleven previously unavailable letters.
Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "the finest book to come out of Europe this year," The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty is acclaimed Irish playwright Sebastian Barry's lyrical tale of a fugitive everyman.
Sebastian Barry's latest novel, Days Without End, is now available.
For Eneas McNulty, a happy, innocent childhood in County Sligo in the early 1900s gives way to an Ireland wracked by violence and conflict. Unable to find work in the depressed times after World War I, Eneas joins the British-led police force, the Royal Irish Constabulary-a decision that alters the course of his life. Branded a traitor by Irish nationalists and pursued by IRA hitmen, Eneas is forced to flee his homeland, his family, and Viv, the woman he loves. His wandering terminates on the Isle of Dogs, a haven for sailors, where a lifetime of loss is redeemed by a final act of generosity. The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty is the story of a lost man and a compelling saga that illuminates Ireland's complex history.
Author: Sebastian Barry
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date: 26 Aug 1999
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Alex North
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Michael
Joseph
Uk
The Whisper Man : The chilling must-read Richard & Judy thriller pick
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If you leave a door half-open, soon you'll hear the whispers spoken...Still devastated after the loss of his wife, Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake move to the sleepy village of Featherbank, looking for a fresh start.But Featherbank has a dark past. Fifteen years ago a twisted serial killer abducted and murdered five young boys. Until he was finally caught, the killer was known as 'The Whisper Man'.Of course, an old crime need not trouble Tom and Jake as they try to settle in to their new home. Except that now another young boy has gone missing. And then Jake begins acting strangely .He says he hears a whispering at his window...
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Orlando Figes
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Metropolitan
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The Whisperers : Private Life in Stalin's Russia
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From the award-winning author of A People's Tragedy and Natasha's Dance, a landmark account of what private life was like for Russians in the worst years of Soviet repression There have been many accounts of the public aspects of Stalin's dictatorship: the arrests and trials, the enslavement and killing in the gulags. No previous book, however, has explored the regime's effect on people's personal lives, what one historian called "the Stalinism that entered into all of us." Now, drawing on a huge collection of newly discovered documents, The Whisperers reveals for the first time the inner world of ordinary Soviet citizens as they struggled to survive amidst the mistrust, fear, compromises, and betrayals that pervaded their existence.Moving from the Revolution of 1917 to the death of Stalin and beyond, Orlando Figes re-creates the moral maze in which Russians found themselves, where one wrong turn could destroy a family, or perversely, end up saving it. He brings us inside cramped communal apartments, where minor squabbles could lead to fatal denunciations; he examines the Communist faithful, who often rationalized even their own arrest as a case of mistaken identity; and he casts a humanizing light on informers, demonstrating how, in a repressive system, anyone could easily become a collaborator.A vast panoramic portrait of a society in which everyone spoke in whispers--whether to protect their families and friends, or to inform upon them--The Whisperers is a gripping account of lives lived in impossible times.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Doubleday
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Inc.
The White House Years: Waging Peace 1956-1961
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Uri Gneezy, John A. List |
Publicaffairs
The Why Axis - Hidden Motives And The Undiscovered Economics Of Everyday Life
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Two superstars revolutionizing economics—indeed all social science—provide breakthrough ideas for solving big, complicated problems, using colorful stories from their travels and experiments around the world as evidence for what works and what doesn’t
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The Wind Eye is a great read for anyone who enjoys supernatural and mysterious stories. Westall's writing will keep you hooked till the very end as he explores the dark and eerie setting of Northumberland. The book is perfect for fans of horror stories and supernatural mysteries.
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Toby is a happy-go-lucky charmer who’s dodged a scrape at work and is celebrating with friends when the night takes a turn that will change his life – he surprises two burglars who beat him and leave him for dead. Struggling to recover from his injuries, beginning to understand that he might never be the same man again, he takes refuge at his family’s ancestral home to care for his dying uncle Hugo. Then a skull is found in the trunk of an elm tree in the garden – and as detectives close in, Toby is forced to face the possibility that his past may not be what he has always believed.A spellbinding standalone from one of the best suspense writers working today, The Witch Elm asks what we become, and what we’re capable of, when we no longer know who we are.
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Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake |
Puffin
The Witches
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This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches.Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma's stories - but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face to face with The Grand High Witch herself!
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The Women's Health Bible
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The Women's Health Bible is a great read for women who wish to take charge of their health and wellbeing. It offers comprehensive guidance on everything from nutrition and fitness to mental health and self-care. The book is unique in the way it brings together conventional and alternative medicine, making it a goldmine of practical advice for anyone interested in integrative health. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to stay healthy and balanced in mind, body and spirit.
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The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson in One Volume
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The World is in My Garden : A Journey of Consciousness
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The World is in My Garden is based on a simple the idea that the private garden is a metaphor for everything that goes on in the macrocosm, including ecological, social, personal, and spiritual issues. Chris and Zane Maser work the metaphor of the garden in a rich way. Chris is an environmental scientist and activist who has worked around the world to protect and preserve the world’s ecosystems. The Masers show us how to connect what seems like a simple personal act (the home garden) to larger issues. Written with passion, warmth, and a deep understanding of the worlds of matter and consciousness, The World is in My Garden is a book that teaches us how to live in a more balanced way with all of life.
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Zondervan
The Worshiping Artist : Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship
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The Worshiping Artist is an insightful and practical guide for anyone who is part of a church worship team. It provides a unique perspective on how to balance technical preparation with spiritual preparation, and offers useful tips on how to grow as a private worshiper, encounter God's character during worship, and be transformed by the experience. The book's most distinctive feature is its focus on the importance of worshiping with integrity, and using that as a foundation for leading others in worship. Overall, The Worshiping Artist is an essential read for anyone who wants to take their role in a church worship team to the next level, and it's sure to be highly recommended by those who have found it helpful.
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"The Year of Pleasures" could be a good read for someone who has experienced loss and is seeking to find joy in the ordinary moments of life. The book explores how little things, like a warm bath or good food, can bring comfort in difficult times. Elizabeth Berg's writing is heartfelt and relatable, and readers will appreciate the book's message of hope and resilience.
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The Yom Kippur War : The Epic Encounter That Transformed the Middle East
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An updated edition that sheds new light on one of the most dramatic reversals of military fortune in modern history.The easing of Israeli military censorship after four decades has enabled Abraham Rabinovich to offer fresh insights into this fiercest of Israel-Arab conflicts. A surprise Arab attack on two fronts on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, with Israel’s reserves un-mobilized, triggered apocalyptic visions in Israel, euphoria in the Arab world, and fraught debates on both sides. Rabinovich, who covered the war for The Jerusalem Post, draws on extensive interviews and primary source material to shape his enthralling narrative. We learn of two Egyptian nationals, working separately for the Mossad, who supplied Israel with key information that helped change the course of the war; of Defense Minister Moshe Dayan’s proposal for a nuclear “demonstration” to warn off the Arabs; and of Chief of Staff David Elazar’s conclusion on the fifth day of battle that Israel could not win. Newly available transcripts enable us to follow the decision-making process in real time from the prime minister’s office to commanders studying maps in the field. After almost overrunning the Golan Heights, the Syrian attack is broken in desperate battles. And as Israel regains its psychological balance, General Ariel Sharon leads a nighttime counterattack across the Suez Canal through a narrow hole in the Egyptian line -- the turning point of the war.
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A decade ago, a deadly blood fever swept through the nation. Most of the infected perished, but some of the survivors were left with strange markings, rumored to signify powerful gifts for those who possess them. And though their identities remain secret, this group of survivors has come to be called The Young Elites.The Inquisition Axis seeks to destroy them. The Dagger Society aims to find them before the Inquisition Axis. And Adelina Amouteru just wants to be left alone. But two truths will soon surface:Adelina's powers are far from ordinary . . . and she is not to be crossed.
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Max Brooks
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Three
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The Zombie Survival Guide : Complete Protection from the Living Dead
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The Zombie Survival Guide is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now. Fully illustrated and exhaustively comprehensive, this book covers everything you need to know, including how to understand zombie physiology and behavior, the most effective defense tactics and weaponry, ways to outfit your home for a long siege, and how to survive and adapt in any territory or terrain.Top 10 Lessons for Surviving a Zombie Attack 1. Organize before they rise! 2. They feel no fear, why should you?3. Use your head: cut off theirs.4. Blades don’t need reloading.5. Ideal protection = tight clothes, short hair.6. Get up the staircase, then destroy it. 7. Get out of the car, get onto the bike.8. Keep moving, keep low, keep quiet, keep alert!9. No place is safe, only safer. 10. The zombie may be gone, but the threat lives on. Don’t be carefree and foolish with your most precious asset—life. This book is your key to survival against the hordes of undead who may be stalking you right now without your even knowing it. The Zombie Survival Guide offers complete protection through trusted, proven tips for safeguarding yourself and your loved ones against the living dead. It is a book that can save your life.
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Theatre & Feminism tells the story of the movement known as feminist performance theory. It explores key debates from its 40-year history, engages with the work of groundbreaking thinkers including Elin Diamond, Jill Dolan, Peggy Phelan and Elaine Aston, and includes case studies of recent performances by established and emerging feminist artists.
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Theodore Boone is back - and the stakes are higher than ever.When Theo's best friend, April, disappears from her bedroom in the middle of the night, no one has answers. As fear ripples through Theo's small hometown and the police hit dead ends, it's up to Theo to use his legal knowledge and investigative skills to chase down the truth and save April.
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John Grisham
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
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Synopsis A #1 "New York Times" bestseller. In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he's only 13 years old, Theo Boone thinks he's one of them. But Theo soon finds himself dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he's only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he's one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk and a lot about the law. He dreams of a life in the courtroom. But he finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much maybe too much he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. The stakes are high, but Theo won't stop until justice is served. Product Identifiers ISBN-10 014241722X ISBN-13 9780142417225 Key Details Author John Grisham Number Of Pages 288 pages Series Theodore Boone Ser. Format Paperback Publication Date 2011-05-03 Language English Publisher Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated Additional Details Series Volume Number Bk. 1 Dimensions Weight 7.5 Oz Height 0.7 In. Width 5.1 In. Length 7.7 In. Target Audience Group Juvenile Audience Grade From Third Grade Grade To Seventh Grade Age Range 8 - 12 Reviews "Classic Grisham." - The Los Angeles Times "Grisham is an absolute master!" - The Washington Post "Not since Nancy Drew has a nosy, crime-obsessed kid been so hard to resist." - The New York Times Certain data records 2013 Bowker. Rights in cover images reserved by owners.
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John Grisham
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Dutton
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Theodore Boone: the Accused
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Theodore Boone is back! And he's ready for his next big case Theo Boone might only be thirteen, but he's already uncovered key evidence in a groundbreaking murder trial and discovered the truth behind his best friend's abduction. Now with the latest unfolding of events in Strattenburg, Theo will face his biggest challenge yet. Filled with the intrigue and page-turning suspense that made John Grisham a #1 international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, Theodore Boone's adventures will keep readers enthralled until the very last page.
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John Grisham
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Dutton
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Theodore Boone: the Activist
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Theodore Boone is back, and he’s facing his most dangerous case yet. As Strattenburg sits divided over a hot political and environmental issue, Theo finds himself in the middle of the battle. When he uncovers corruption beneath the surface, Theo will confront bigger risks than ever to himself and those he loves. But even face-to-face with danger, Theodore Boone will do whatever it takes to stand up for what’s right.
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John Grisham
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Puffin
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Theodore Boone: the Fugitive
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Theo thought the danger had passed, but he’s about to face off against an old accused murderer and fugitive Pete Duffy.On a field trip to Washington, DC, Theo spots a familiar face on the Duffy, who jumped bail and was never seen again. Theo’s quick thinking helps bring Duffy back to Strattenburg to stand trial. But now that Duffy knows who he is, Theo is in greater danger than he’s ever been in before. Even when everything is on the line, Theodore Boone will stop at nothing to make sure a killer is brought to justice.