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Zero Days: The deadly cat-and-mouse thriller from the international bestselling author
by Ruth Ware&‘This is Ruth Ware like you&’ve never read her before&’ DAVID BALDACCI &‘She&’s done it again!&’ CLARE MACKINTOSH HER HUSBAND HAS BEEN MURDERED AND SHE'S THE ONLY SUSPECT. WHAT SHOULD SHE DO? Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, Jack and her husband Gabe are the best penetration specialists in the business. But after a routine assignment goes horribly wrong, Jack arrives home to find her husband dead. It soon becomes clear that the police have only one suspect in mind – her. Jack must go on the run to try and clear her name and to find her husband&’s real killer. But who can she trust when everyone she knows could be a suspect? And with the police and the killer after her, can Jack get to the truth before her time runs out?An adrenaline-fueled thriller from international bestseller and Richard & Judy pick, Ruth Ware, described as &‘one of the best thriller writers around today&’ (Independent).PRAISE FOR ZERO DAYS: 'A suspense rollercoaster' STEVE CAVANAGH 'A full-on, paranoid thrill ride with sky-high stakes and a thoroughly absorbing premise that&’s never less than shockingly believable. This rare peek into the shadows of the dark web is visceral, human and terrifying. Five stars' JANICE HALLETT &‘A pulse-pounding opening launches you into a cat and mouse game of deadly intrigue that will push Jack Cross, Ware&’s new, superb heroine, to her absolute limits. A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there&’ DAVID BALDACCI &‘A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch, Zero Days is Ruth Ware's best yet&’ CLARE MACKINTOSH &‘Hits the ground running and doesn&’t let up till the last chapter. Ruth Ware&’s best book yet&’ ERIN KELLY &‘Ruth Ware is in a league of her own. Zero Days is a breathless, pulse-pounding cat-and-mouse thriller that will have you racing through the pages as our heroine sets off on her deadly chase. Just don&’t forget to breathe . . .&’ JACK JORDAN &‘The best thriller you&’ll read this year. From its explosive opening to that dizzying first twist, Zero Days is a fast-paced – but also very touching – ride&’ WILLIAM SHAW
Zero K: A Novel
by Don DelilloNew York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book The wisest, richest, funniest, and most moving novel in years from Don DeLillo, one of the great American novelists of our time--an ode to language, at the heart of our humanity, a meditation on death, and an embrace of life.Jeffrey Lockhart's father, Ross, is a billionaire in his sixties, with a younger wife, Artis Martineau, whose health is failing. Ross is the primary investor in a remote and secret compound where death is exquisitely controlled and bodies are preserved until a future time when biomedical advances and new technologies can return them to a life of transcendent promise. Jeff joins Ross and Artis at the compound to say "an uncertain farewell" to her as she surrenders her body. "We are born without choosing to be. Should we have to die in the same manner? Isn't it a human glory to refuse to accept a certain fate?" These are the questions that haunt the novel and its memorable characters, and it is Ross Lockhart, most particularly, who feels a deep need to enter another dimension and awake to a new world. For his son, this is indefensible. Jeff, the book's narrator, is committed to living, to experiencing "the mingled astonishments of our time, here, on earth." Don DeLillo's seductive, spectacularly observed and brilliant new novel weighs the darkness of the world--terrorism, floods, fires, famine, plague--against the beauty and humanity of everyday life; love, awe, "the intimate touch of earth and sun." Zero K is glorious.
Zero at the Bone
by Michael CadnumHis sister's disappearance threatens to tear a boy's family apart Cray is the first to smell smoke. It's his 1st week on the job, working alongside his father at the family plant, and he's afraid of making a fool of himself. So he waits on the factory floor, the machines screaming and wood chips flying. But he's finally certain: The roof is on fire, and if the blaze isn't put out, the factory could explode. Cray calls the fire department and races through the building telling the workers to flee. He's amazed by how calm they are. The fire is extinguished, and life slowly returns to normal. But the true crisis is just around the corner. When Cray's sister disappears and the police search reveals no trace of her, he discovers fear affects everyone differently--and it's not always smart to stay calm.
Zero to Five
by Tracy Cutchlow Betty UdesenWhen you're a new parent, the miracle of life might not always feel so miraculous. Maybe your latest 2:00 a.m., 2:45 a.m., and 3:30 a.m. wake-up calls have left you wondering how "sleep like a baby" ever became a figure of speech-and what the options are for restoring your sanity. Or your child just left bite marks on someone, and you're wondering how to handle it. First-time mom Tracy Cutchlow knows what you're going through. In Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science (and What I've Learned So Far), she takes dozens of parenting tips based on scientific research and distills them into something you can easily digest during one of your two-minute-long breaks in the day. The pages are beautifully illustrated by award-winning photojournalist Betty Udesen. Combining the warmth of a best friend with a straightforward style, Tracy addresses questions such as: Should I talk to my pregnant belly / newborn? Is that going to feel weird? (Yes, and absolutely.)How do I help baby sleep well? (Start with the 45-minute rule.) How can I instill a love of learning in my child? (By using specific types of praise and criticism.)What will boost my child's success in school? (Play that requires self-control, like make-believe.) My baby loves videos and cell-phone games. That's cool, right? (If you play, too.) What tamps down temper tantrums? (Naming emotions out loud.) My sweet baby just hit a playmate / lied to me about un-potting the plant / talked back. Now what? (Choose one of three logical consequences.) How do I get through an entire day of this? (With help. Lots of help.) Who knew babies were so funny? (They are!) Whether you read the book front to back or skip around, Zero to Five will help you make the best of the tantrums (yours and baby's), moments of pure joy, and other surprises along the totally-worth-it journey of parenting.
Zero to Five
by Tracy CutchlowNew parents need help. If you're still pregnant, I know, you're more worried about caffeine, cankles, and, oh, giving birth than what to do after baby arrives. If baby's already here, you know all too well what those quotes mean. I've been there, too. I had barely been around newborns before having my own. Boy, was I in for a shock. As editor of the bestselling book Brain Rules for Baby, I knew what was beneficial for baby's brain development. But once my own baby arrived, I wanted more how-to -- fast. And I didn't have the time or energy to read more than a page at a time. Zero to Five is the book I wish I'd had. Digging into the research and talking with experts, I collected 70 foundational, brief, practical tips, like:Get in syncRock, jiggle, and swingMake bedtime less crazyLabel intense emotionsCall a calm-down, not a time-outPlay at self-controlWhat makes Zero to Five truly special is that I've designed it specifically for exhausted new parents like you (and me):evidence-based parenting tips from the best researchers pulled into one bookbeautiful photographs of real families that you (and baby) will love to browsespecific words to use for emotion coaching and disciplinefun and funny stories that get at the highs and lows of parentinghold baby, not the book - it's spiral-bound, so it stays open on its ownjust flip to any page for a quick tip, a relief when you have such little energy and timeZero to Five is one parenting book you'll go to again and again.
Zero-Sum: Stories
by Joyce Carol OatesZero-sum games are played for lethal stakes in these arresting stories by one of America&’s most acclaimed writers, the award-winning, best-selling author of BlondeA brilliant young philosophy student bent on seducing her famous philosopher-mentor finds herself outmaneuvered; diabolically clever high school girls wreak a particularly apt sort of vengeance on sexual predators in their community; a woman stalked by a would-be killer may be confiding in the wrong former lover; a young woman is morbidly obsessed by her unfamiliar new role as &“mother.&” In the collection&’s longest story, a much-praised cutting-edge writer cruelly experiments with &“drafts&” of his own suicide.In these powerfully wrought stories that hold a mirror up to our time, Joyce Carol Oates has created a world of erotic obsession, thwarted idealism, and ever-shifting identities. Provocative and stunning, Zero-Sum reinforces Oates&’s standing as a literary treasure and an artist of the mysterious interior life.
Zia Erases the World
by Bree Barton"Luminous, empowering, and full of heart-healing truths, this is a novel that belongs on every shelf."—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award winning author For fans of Crenshaw and When You Trap a Tiger comes the extraordinary tale of a headstrong girl and the magical dictionary she hopes will explain the complicated feelings she can't find the right words for—or erase them altogether.Zia remembers the exact night the Shadoom arrived. One moment she was laughing with her best friends, and the next a dark room of shadows had crept into her chest. Zia has always loved words, but she can&’t find a real one for the fear growing inside her. How can you defeat something if you don&’t know its name? After Zia&’s mom announces that her grouchy Greek yiayia is moving into their tiny apartment, the Shadoom seems here to stay. Until Zia discovers an old family heirloom: the C. Scuro Dictionary, 13th Edition. This is no ordinary dictionary. Hidden within its magical pages is a mysterious blue eraser shaped like an evil eye. When Zia starts to erase words that remind her of the Shadoom, they disappear one by one from the world around her. She finally has the confidence to befriend Alice, the new girl in sixth grade, and to perform at the Story Jamboree. But things quickly dissolve into chaos, as the words she erases turn out to be more vital than Zia knew. In this raw, funny, and at times heartbreaking middle grade debut, Bree Barton reveals how—with the right kind of help—our darkest moments can nudge us toward the light.
Zig & Zag (The Puppy Place)
by Ellen MilesWelcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home.Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home.When their mom sits the family down for a talk, Charles and Lizzie are excited to hear that they'll be fostering Zig and Zag, twin Brittany puppies! Double the puppies should mean double the fun, but the twins are very hyper and need a lot of attention. In order to find this adorable duo their forever home, Lizzie will need all the help she can get to train Zig and Zag!
Zigzag
by Ellen WittlingerA summer disappointment turns into a cross-country discovery.Robin can't believe it when her boyfriend, Chris, tells her that his parents have enrolled him in a summer program in Rome. It's their last summer together before he goes away to college, and now they won't even have that time together. It feels like the worst thing that's ever happened to her. Since Chris is leaving, Robin agrees to join her aunt and cousins on a cross-country road trip, in spite of her reservations -- she and her younger cousins have never really gotten along, and since their father's death they've become even more problematic than before. Soon the four of them are zigzagging through the West on an eye-opening journey. They explore parts of the country Robin never dreamed existed -- and she discovers inner resources she never imagined she had.
Zigzag
by Ellen WittlingerA summer disappointment turns into a cross-country discovery.Robin can't believe it when her boyfriend, Chris, tells her that his parents have enrolled him in a summer program in Rome. It's their last summer together before he goes away to college, and now they won't even have that time together. It feels like the worst thing that's ever happened to her. Since Chris is leaving, Robin agrees to join her aunt and cousins on a cross-country road trip, in spite of her reservations -- she and her younger cousins have never really gotten along, and since their father's death they've become even more problematic than before. Soon the four of them are zigzagging through the West on an eye-opening journey. They explore parts of the country Robin never dreamed existed -- and she discovers inner resources she never imagined she had.
Zip
by Ellie Rollins"Pure whimsical delight. Magic does blow throughout the world, and Zip proves it!" -Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author of ttyl one girl + one scooter = journey of a lifetime When Lyssa’s mother died, so did the magic-that special something that always made the sunflowers grow taller and the strawberry jelly taste sweeter. So when Lyssa receives the alarming news that her childhood home in Texas is about to be bulldozed, she sets off on a two-wheeled cross-country journey to save her family home-and with it, the last remaining sparkle of her earlier life. On her odyssey, Lyssa meets some decidedly unusual people-from rowdy cowgirls to a chorus line of singing mermaids-and discovers adventure at every highway turn. But it’s the magic that she uncovers, little by little, along the way that will ultimately put a new zip in her step! .
Zita West's Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception: Essential Advice on Preparing Your Body for IVF and Other Fertility Treatments
by Zita WestEmbarking on IVF - or any assisted fertility treatment - can be a very demanding and stressful experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can lessen these stresses and strains and increase your chances of success. In Zita West's Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception leading fertility and pregnancy expert, Zita West, offers an in-depth explanation of all aspects of fertility and, uniquely, addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception. In her clear, yet sensitive, style Zita explains:- All aspects of fertility - from preconception and trying naturally through to assisted conception- What is involved in the IVF process- How to prepare your body to increase your chances of conceiving successfully- The importance of a proactive approach to diet and nutrition- How complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, can increase your chances of successIncluding interviews with leading experts in the field, case histories from patients and Zita's own holistic principles, this is an invaluable guide for the growing number of people who are considering, or have already embarked on, medical intervention to enable them to conceive.
Zoals ik Workout
by Door Valerie HockertKatelyn, die erg gezondheidsbewust is, schrijft zich in voor een gezondheidsclub in een klein stadje waar ze onlangs was gaan wonen. Terwijl ze in de club aan het sporten is, observeert ze de verschillende klanten van de club die ook komen en gaan trainen. Sommigen van hen komen met een partner. Sommigen zien eruit alsof ze proberen in vorm te komen na een relatie verbreken; anderen om gezondheidsredenen. Ze kijkt naar deze mensen, die allemaal een deel van haar vorige leven vertegenwoordigen; het leven waarvan ze dacht dat ze wegrende door een grootstedelijk gebied naar een klein stadje te verhuizen. Katelyn denkt na en besluit dat haar leven niet zo erg is en ontdekt haar doel in het leven. Katelyn, die erg gezondheidsbewust is, schrijft zich in voor een gezondheidsclub in een klein stadje waar ze onlangs was gaan wonen. Terwijl ze in de club aan het sporten is, observeert ze de verschillende klanten van de club die ook komen en gaan trainen. Sommigen van hen komen met een partner. Sommigen zien eruit alsof ze proberen in vorm te komen na een relatie verbreken; anderen om gezondheidsredenen. Ze kijkt naar deze mensen, die allemaal een deel van haar vorige leven vertegenwoordigen; het leven waarvan ze dacht dat ze wegrende door een grootstedelijk gebied naar een klein stadje te verhuizen. Katelyn denkt na en besluit dat haar leven niet zo erg is, en ontdekt haar doel in het leven.
Zodiac Baby Names: The Complete Book Of Baby Names Defined By Star Sign
by Russell GrantChoosing your baby’s name is incredibly important, as the name carries a unique weight and meaning that the girl or boy will carry for life. The meaning of a name is often the reason behind the choice, but what about other more fascinating influences? Astrology has helped shape and guide us for millennia, and can even reveal hidden aspects of our potential and personality. The stars are able to give a fresh dimension to our names, so selecting one isn’t the exclusive reserve of the newly born, but is for adults, too! If you’re looking for a name to suit your child (or even yourself!), this comprehensive A–Z guide from Russell Grant is ideal. Arranged by sun sign, with a special appendix covering the planetary rulers, it has everything you need to decide on the right name to bring out the best in your baby or you, including a special fact file for each zodiac sign, how the planets influence every name, and thousands of names from around the world. Choosing your baby’s name has never been so much fun!
Zoe Rising
by Pam ConradZoe, traveling back to the time when her mother was a child, intervenes in the past in order to save the future.
Zoe and the Tormented Tycoon (The Balfour Brides)
by Kate HewittA spoiled socialite and a troubled mogul share a hot night that will transform their lives forever in this contemporary romance.Everyone’s talking about Zoe Balfour—the illegitimate heiress! She flies to New York to discover more about her biological family and goes a little wild, shocking even herself by spending one night with a gorgeous stranger. . . . The gradual loss of his sight has caused Manhattan mogul Max Monroe to close himself off from the world—a wife and child are most certainly not on his agenda! How will Zoe, once just a spoiled socialite and now unexpectedly pregnant, unlock the dark heart of a man who may never see his own child?
Zoe in Wonderland
by Brenda WoodsCoretta Scott King Honor winner Brenda Woods introduces introverted, daydream-prone Zoe, who's afraid her real life will never be as exciting as her imaginary one. <P><P>Zoe Reindeer considers herself "just Zoe"--never measuring up to her too-perfect older sister or her smarty-pants little brother. <P><P>Truthfully, though, she'd rather just blend in with the plants at the family business, Doc Reindeer's Exotic Plant Wonderland. She does have one friend, Q, and he's the best one ever--but he's moving away, leaving Zoe to fend for herself, and she doesn't know what she'll do without him. <P><P>That is until a tall astronomer from Madagascar comes to the nursery looking for a Baobab tree. His visit starts a ball rolling that makes Zoe long for real adventures, not just imaginary ones--and shows her that perhaps her first real adventure is finally beginning.
Zoe is on the Air (American Girl: Like Sisters #3)
by Clare Hutton Helen HuangZoe knows best! But can she convince Emma -- and the rest of the school? When Zoe and Emma start giving out advice on a school-wide TV show, the response is more than Zoe ever expected. Kids Zoe's never even talked to before seek her out for help with their problems. Zoe's riding high on her success . . . until her classmates start actually following her advice! Soon there's a romance on the rocks, and Zoe's sister Natalia has stopped talking to her BFF Caitlin. Zoe thought she had all the answers -- why is everything going so wrong?
Zofia Nowak’s Book of Superior Detecting
by Piotr Cieplak'We have a case to solve, remember, Mr. Writer?'Zofia's son, Janek, has vanished without a trace. Leaving behind her native Warsaw, she arrives in London, determined to uncover the truth - and she's certain that a celebrated writer called Steve holds the key to Janek's disappearance.To fund her DIY investigation, Zofia takes on a string of cleaning jobs - a professional trajectory she finds very much beneath her. Armed with little more than her stubborn resolve and a second-hand detective manual, Zofia gathers evidence. After all, mother knows best - something she proves when she makes a shocking discovery: Steve's now dating Janek's ex-boyfriend. After some further digging it transpires that a former lover is not the only thing Steve has stolen from Janek...Despite their mutual animosity, Zofia and Steve team up to get to the bottom of this tangled web of lies. Facing an unsolved murder, a stolen manuscript and a missing son, this unlikely duo must confront the secrets they've been hiding - not just from each other but from themselves.With biting humour and a detective you've definitely never met before who breaks *every* rule in the book, Zofia Nowak's Book of Superior Detecting will keep you guessing - and laughing - until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Jonas Jonasson, Elizabeth is Missing and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.'If you're looking for irresistible prose, it's here in this book. The protagonists' voices criss-cross in a near impossible harmony of heart, guts, shrewdness and nerve... I'm in awe' Helen Oyeyemi
Zofia Nowak’s Book of Superior Detecting
by Piotr Cieplak'We have a case to solve, remember, Mr. Writer?'Zofia's son, Janek, has vanished without a trace. Leaving behind her native Warsaw, she arrives in London, determined to uncover the truth - and she's certain that a celebrated writer called Steve holds the key to Janek's disappearance.To fund her DIY investigation, Zofia takes on a string of cleaning jobs - a professional trajectory she finds very much beneath her. Armed with little more than her stubborn resolve and a second-hand detective manual, Zofia gathers evidence. After all, mother knows best - something she proves when she makes a shocking discovery: Steve's now dating Janek's ex-boyfriend. After some further digging it transpires that a former lover is not the only thing Steve has stolen from Janek...Despite their mutual animosity, Zofia and Steve team up to get to the bottom of this tangled web of lies. Facing an unsolved murder, a stolen manuscript and a missing son, this unlikely duo must confront the secrets they've been hiding - not just from each other but from themselves.With biting humour and a detective you've definitely never met before who breaks *every* rule in the book, Zofia Nowak's Book of Superior Detecting will keep you guessing - and laughing - until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Jonas Jonasson, Elizabeth is Missing and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.'If you're looking for irresistible prose, it's here in this book. The protagonists' voices criss-cross in a near impossible harmony of heart, guts, shrewdness and nerve... I'm in awe' Helen Oyeyemi
Zombie Blondes
by Brian JamesFrom the moment Hannah Sanders arrived in town, she felt there was something wrong. A lot of houses were for sale, and the town seemed infected by an unearthly quiet. And then, on Hannah's first day of classes, she ran into a group of cheerleaders -- the most popular girls in school. The odd thing was that they were nearly identical in appearance: blond, beautiful, and deathly pale. But Hannah wants desperately to fit in -- regardless of what her friend Lukas is telling her: If she doesn't watch her back, she's going to be blond and popular and dead, just like all the other zombies in this town...
Zombie Vampire: Book 20 (Horrid Henry #20)
by Francesca SimonNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a HORRIBLE story, yucky healthy meals, a mad professor and a ZOMBIE vampire!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.
Zoom
by Andrea FerrariUna novela vertiginosa donde la acción avanza, retrocede y se detiene, por momentos, en un zoom que revela lo inesperado. Porque a veces solo es cuestión de enfocar la mirada para ver con claridad lo que está frente a nosotros. La vida de Ana no es fácil: la realidad familiar se transformó por completo con la muerte repentina de su papá y solo encuentra refugio en el mundo virtual donde juega a ser una valiente guerrera. Y aunque a veces sus días pasan como una película fuera de foco, algo en ella cambia cuando en la víspera de Navidad consigue un trabajo temporario que torcerá su destino y el de las personas que la rodean.
Zoom Rooms: Poems
by Mary Jo SalterThe timeless and timely intersect in poems about our unique historical moment, from the prizewinning poet.In Zoom Rooms, Mary Jo Salter considers the strangeness of our recent existence, together with the enduring constants in our lives. The title poem, a series of sonnet-sized Zoom meetings—a classroom, a memorial service, an encounter with a new baby in the family—finds humor and pathos in our age of social distancing and technology-induced proximity. Salter shows too how imagination collapses time and space: in &“Island Diaries,&” the pragmatist Robinson Crusoe meets on the beach a shipwrecked dreamer from an earlier century, Shakespeare&’s Prospero. Poems that meditate on objects—a silk blouse, a hot water bottle—address the human need to heal and console. Our paradoxically solitary but communal experiences find expression, too, in poems about art, from a Walker Evans photograph to a gilded Giotto altarpiece. In these beautiful new poems, Salter directs us to moments we may otherwise miss, reminding us that alertness is itself a form of gratitude.