When a thirty-something portrait painter is abandoned by his wife, he holes up in the mountain home of a famous artist. The days drift by, spent painting, listening to music and drinking whiskey in the evenings. But then he discovers a strange painting in the attic and unintentionally begins a strange journey of self-discovery that involves a mysterious ringing bell, a precocious thirteen-year-old

Most people only know one London; but what if there were several? Kell is one of the last Travelers - magicians with a rare ability to travel between parallel Londons. There\'s Grey London, dirty and crowded and without magic, home to the mad king George III. There\'s Red London, where life and magic are revered. Then, White London, ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. But once upon

Therese Raquin is a clinically observed, sinister tale of adultery and murder among the lower orders in nineteenth-century Paris. Zola\'s dispassionate dissection of the motivations of his characters, mere \'human beasts\' who kill in order to satisfy their lust, is much more than an atmospheric Second Empire period-piece. Many readers were scandalized by an approach to character-drawing which seemed

Featuring several mass-murdering authors, two fraternal writers at the head of a football-hooligan ring and a poet who crafts his lines in the air with sky writing, \"Nazi Literature in the Americas\" details the lives of a rich cast of characters from one of the most extraordinarily fecund imaginations in world literature. Written with acerbic wit and virtuosic flair, this encyclopaedic cavalcade

The year was 2014. We had cured cancer. We had beaten the common cold. But in doing so we created something new, something terrible that no one could stop. The infection spread, virus blocks taking over bodies and minds with one, unstoppable command: FEED. Now, twenty years after the Rising, bloggers Georgia and Shaun Mason are on the trail of the biggest story of their lives - the dark conspiracy

Get ready for more brilliant page-turning fantasy from master, Garth Nix. On the fourth day there was war! Pick up with Arthur Penhaligon as his Keys to the Kingdom adventures continue in the mysterious House. Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone -- or something -- has assumed his identity

The first five books in Bernard Cornwell\'s No.1 bestselling THE LAST KINGDOM series, a captivating historical fiction series that transports readers to a time when epic heroes rose amidst the tumult and war of the 9th Century. BBC2\'s major TV show THE LAST KINGDOM is based on the first two books in the series. Bernard Cornwell\'s captivating historical fiction series, THE LAST KINGDOM, tells the

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. Hardborough becomes a battleground. Florence has tried to change the way things have always been done, and as a result, she has to take on not only the people who have made themselves important, but natural and even supernatural forces too. Her fate

1:20,000 3.17 inches to 1 mile. 6.4 inches to 1 mile for central area (1:10,000). This handy little atlas features high quality Collins mapping. A huge amount of detail is contained within the mapping without compromising the clarity. Central London is mapped at a larger scale. MAIN FEATURES / Extremely clear, attractive, full colour mapping with enlarged central area / Full index to place and street

New edition of this bestselling practical guide to managing for excellence which will give you the information and skills to succeed. Perfecting your skills and achieving excellence are key to high performance in a management role today. Learn everything you need to know to get the best out of yourself and your team by developing 12 core business skills: from effective leadership and controlling budgets

Intended for ELT teachers and trainers on pre-service courses. This book takes account of views on training and is matched to Cambridge ESOL\'s guidelines for CELTA.

James and Chantal are enjoying an evening of magic at the Blue Cat Club. Merlin the magician is clever and his tricks are exciting but are they dangerous too?

It was just over 60 years ago that Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, two of the world\'s most powerfully imposing leaders, died and their regimes crumbled. One of the most illuminating facts about this dark era of history is the way in which these tyrants, and others like them, used graphic design as an instrument of power. But how did these regimes succeed in influencing the minds of millions? It

It´s a deadly game of blackmail. And they´re making him play. Kyle McAvoy is one of the outstanding legal students of his generation: he´s good looking, has a brilliant mind and a glittering future ahead of him. But he has a secret from his past, a secret

The stunning new novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of Fatherland, Enigma, Archangel, Pompeii and Imperium. “The moment I heard how McAra died I should have walked away. I can see that now. I should have said, ‘Rick, I’m sorry, this isn’t for me, I don’t like the sound of it,’ finished my drink and left. But he was such a good storyteller, Rick — I often thought he should have been

Ein kleines, verschwiegenes Tal in Kalifornien. Hier lebt seit den sechziger Jahren eine Hippie-Kommune. Nun aber soll ihr Dorf einem Stausee weichen. Doch die “Kinder von Eden” wollen sich nicht aus ihrem Paradies vertreiben lassen und greifen in ihrer Not zu einem wahnwitzigen Plan: Sie drohen der Regierung, ein Erdbeben stattfinden zu lassen, das entsetzliche Folgen haben wird. Niemand nimmt ihre

\'I\'m not afraid of storms, for I\'m learning how to sail my ship.\' Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four \"little women\" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo\'s hand, cried over little Beth\'s death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe

Depuis qu\'Annabelle, son ancienne amie, s\'est mariée, David Kelsey passe tous ses week-ends dans une maison qu\'il a louée sous un nom d\'emprunt et ou il s\'imagine, dans une sorte de reve, qu\'il la retrouve...Cela, jusqu\'au jour ou le mari d\'Annabelle...

Le colonel Bentry a toutes les raisons d’être contrarié. On le tire de son sommeil pour lui faire constater un désagrément terrible : une femme, inconnue et vêtue de la manière la plus vulgaire qui soit, a été trouvée étranglée dans la bibliothèque de son manoir. Heureusement, la demeure des Bentry est voisine de Saint-Mary-Mead, le village de Miss Marple… Dans son autobiographie, Agatha Christie déclarait

Each volume in this series has a full Introduction, including biographical details and a further reading list.