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My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History: Russia in revolution, 1894-1924
by Robin BunceExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.- Enables students to plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidates knowledge with clear and focused content coverage, organised into easy-to-revise chunks- Encourages active revision by closely combining historical content with related activities- Helps students build, practise and enhance their exam skills as they progress through activities set at three different levels- Improves exam technique through exam-style questions with sample answers and commentary from expert authors and teachers- Boosts historical knowledge with a useful glossary and timeline
The Litigators: The compelling crime thriller from the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author
by John GrishamSTREET LAWYERS. STREET RULES.David Zinc lives life in the fast lane - until he unexpectedly veers off course.Leaving behind his high-end job as a corporate lawyer, Zinc finds himself at Finley & Figg, an upstart firm of Chicago street lawyers and ambulance chasers going head-to-head with Big Pharma.Zinc has never entered a courtroom. He's never helped a client in desperate need. He's never handled a gun.All that is about to change.💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥The Litigators is a hit with readers:'John Grisham is a first rate story teller' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Compelling' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Another barnstormer of legal fiction from the master of his craft'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Great fun'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Pearson Edexcel A Level Politics 2nd edition: UK Government and Politics, Political Ideas and US Government and Politics
by John Jefferies Sarra Jenkins David Tuck- Includes all core and non-core political ideas, with key thinkers integrated throughout the text- Builds confidence by highlighting key terms and explaining links between different topics in the specification- Provides opportunities to test your progress with quick knowledge-check questions.- Develops analysis and evaluation skills with 'stretch and challenge' activities and suggestions for targeted further reading.- Features practice questions with answer guidance online at www.hoddereducation.co.uk.
The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal: Meet your new favourite partners-in-crime in the most hilarious time-travel caper of the year
by Jodi TaylorFrom the globally bestselling author of the Chronicles of St Mary's series, a not-so-ladylike aristocrat meets the world's most unlikely butler, and together they bring a whole new meaning to partners-in-crime...'Clever, funny and made my heart hurt in the best way' Stephanie Butland, bestselling author of Found in a BookshopMeet Lady Amelia Smallhope, for whom there is no problem that can't be solved by a drink and a think.And Pennyroyal, for whom there is no problem. Ever.Everyone's favourite time-travelling bounty hunters. Sorry - 'recovery agents'. No bad guy they can't handle. No expense account too flexible. No rule they cannot break.As long as they're together, the world is their oyster. And they'll always have each other's backs, right?Fasten your seatbelts. The timeline doesn't know what's hit it.Readers can't get enough of Smallhope and Pennyroyal...'I love this book! Love, love, love it' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'Absolutely brilliant. Could not put it down. It literally ticks every box' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'I laughed, I cried and sighed in pure contentment' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'Funny and gut-wrenching at times... the ending had me on the edge of my seat' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'Teasers that are just waiting to be unravelled, wicked villains, and an unexpected hookup' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'A must read - especially if you want to learn to make a great margarita' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'Amazing characters, fantastic plot' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐'Jodi Taylor had given me so much joy, tears, drama and adventure in my life when I read her work that sometimes it's a disappointment to be in the real world' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
The Children of Eve: An unforgettable and utterly absorbing Charlie Parker Thriller (Charlie Parker Thriller #20)
by John Connolly'Connolly grips like a vice and he's an extraordinary storyteller' Crime Time'One of the best thriller writers we have' Harlan CobenWyatt Riggins, the boyfriend of rising Maine artist Zetta Nadeau, has gone missing, leaving behind a cell phone containing a single-word message: RUN. Private investigator Charlie Parker is hired to find out why Riggins has fled, and from whom.Parker discovers that Riggins, an ex-soldier, has been involved in the abduction of four children from Mexico: three girls and a boy, all belonging to the cartel boss Blas Urrea - except Urrea's family is safe and well in Mexico, which means the abductees cannot be his children. Yet whoever they are, Urrea wants them back, and has dispatched his agents to secure them, even if it means butchering everyone who stands in their way.One of those agents is Eugene Seeley, a clever, ruthless solver of other men's problems. The other is an unknown woman.Every child has a mother. Now Charlie Parker will face one unlike any other, and learn the terrifying truth about the Children of Eve.Praise for John Connolly:'John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time' Sunday Telegraph'Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love' Irish Examiner'To my mind, Connolly is Ireland's Stephen King' Matt Nixson, The Express
The Book of Gold: the first magical book heist novel in the Feral Gods trilogy (The Feral Gods #1)
by Ruth Frances Long🗡️💍📖A DESPERATE THIEF. A MAGICAL BOOK. A HEIST FOR THE AGES. 📖💍🗡️💫'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees Brennan 💫💫 'Intricately plotted and vividly imagined' M.A. Kuzniar 💫There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within. It's just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn't bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother's interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .Tropes included: ✅ Magical Heist 💫✅ Childhood friends to enemies...to lovers 💖✅ Second chance romance ❤️🩹✅ Alt History Renaissance 📜✅ Found family 🫂READERS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD 'SIX OF CROWS meets THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA, with just a hint of A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, with a charm and edge that is all Long's own' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I'm fully on board for more adventures with Lyta and crew . . . For fans of Solo, The Princess Bride, Ocean's Eight and Eleven, and anyone looking for a wonderful book worthy of heists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was EXCELLENT' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I especially loved the characters. They multi-faceted, complex people and I enjoyed reading from all three POVs' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Such a fun, 16th century inspired heist and state-vs-religion fantasy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I read this as the BFS book club read for January, and I was absolutely bowled over by it. Long takes her love of the history of old books, particularly the Plantin Polyglot Bible, and 16th Century Antwerp and delivers a sumptuous fantasy story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AUTHORS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD'Sweeps you away with magic books, gods, and a gorgeous second-chance romance. This book is golden!' M.A. KUZNIAR'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees Brennan'Intricately plotted and vividly imagined, The Book of Gold snatched me away to a dangerous, decadent city populated by thieves and kings; scholars and gods' Lyra Selene
The Instruments of Darkness: A Charlie Parker Thriller (Charlie Parker Thriller #21)
by John Connolly'One of the best thriller writers we have' HARLAN COBEN'Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love' IRISH EXAMINERIn Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can commit: the abduction and possible murder of her child. Everyone - ambitious politicians in an election season, hardened police, ordinary folk - has an opinion on the case, and most believe she is guilty. But most is not all. Defending Colleen is the lawyer Moxie Castin, and working alongside him is the private investigator Charlie Parker, who senses the tale has another twist, one involving a husband too eager to accept his wife's guilt, a disgraced psychic seeking redemption, and an old crooked house deep in the Maine woods, a house that should never have been built. A house, and what dwells beneath.'One of the greatest writers of our generation' NICHOLAS SPARKS'Ireland's answer to Stephen King' EXPRESS
The Pucking Wrong Date (The Pucking Wrong Series #3)
by C. R. JaneOne night of passion turns into lasting obsession in this dark hockey romance from the international and Amazon bestselling author, C.R. Jane.''If tonight's all I get, then I'd better make it good'Pop sensation Olivia would do anything to get out from under her mother's thumb and escape the circus that has become her life, if only for a moment. Maybe that's why she says yes to a night with a sexy hockey player who manages to make her dizzy with a single look. Superstar goalie Walker "Disney" Davis might be every girl's Prince Charming, but behind the pretty-boy exterior is a man who'll do whatever it takes to get what he wants-even if it means crossing a few lines . . . Walker's fixation should have Olivia running for the hills. He's everywhere she goes, and he keeps saying she's "the one." Despite the insanity, each of their exchanges leaves her falling harder. Wanting Walker might not be right, but it's dangerously, deliciously wrong. Readers are falling head over heels for the Pucking Wrong Series...'Takes you on all the highs and lows. I didn't know whether to swoon or tell her to run for the hills' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I feel heartbroken. I didn't want this book to end, but what an ending that was' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hot and intense and left me slightly breathless' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Omg. This book sucks you in and deceives you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh how I loved this book . . . everything about it was just everything' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just devoured this book, I couldn't stop reading it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Toxic yet exciting, spicy yet passionate . . . I was hooked from the first few page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Part of the Pucking Wrong Series . . . where heartbreak and happy endings rule.
Floating Hotel: found family, mystery and a once-grand hotel collide in space in this charming, addictive tale
by Grace Curtis'Beautiful' HANNAH KANER'Quietly incredible' CATRIONA SILVEY'A joy' CLAIRE NORTHARE YOU READY TO CHECK IN?A locked room mystery that's out of this world. Full of charm and warmth, Floating Hotel is a hopeful story of misfits, rebels and found family.Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home to the very best views the galaxy has to offer. Year round it moves from planet to planet, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in luxury - and a magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as:Why are there love poems in the lobby intray?How many spies are currently on board?What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver's conference?And perhaps most pertinently - who is driving the ship?At the centre of these mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime caretaker to the hotel. It's the love of his life and the only place he's ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl's comprehension converge, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?READERS LOVE FLOATING HOTEL'A remarkable tapestry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Highly recommended, even for people who wouldn't usually read in this genre. Loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You will love this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another fantastic novel from Curtis' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Everything I would want in a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unique and brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Judge's List: John Grisham’s breathtaking, must-read bestseller
by John GrishamHE IS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY. AND THE ULTIMATE KILLER.Jeri Crosby is a desperate woman.Frightened and on the run, Crosby uses multiple aliases to hide from the man who murdered her father twenty years ago. The case is officially unsolved - but unofficially, Crosby knows who did it. And her father isn't the only victim.When Crosby turns to Lacy Stoltz to help her catch the killer, Stoltz knows it will be her toughest case yet. The murderer knows the law better than anyone - because he's a sitting judge.But nobody is above the law - and Stoltz is determined to prove it.💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Readers love The Judge's List: 'Extraordinary'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Stunning concept, brilliantly executed'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Unputdownable!'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A brilliant ending'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of Grisham's finest stories' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
It’s Getting Hot in Here: a laugh-out-loud love story for the Menopausing audience
by Jane Costello'To me, a mother of two and a woman of a certain age, it's so relatable and laugh-out-loud funny! I would definitely want to be friends with Lisa!... Absolutely loved it! Big fat five stars from me' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lisa Darling - high-flying TV-exec and twice-divorced mother-of-two - has enough on her plate without having to deal with the handsome New Yorker parachuted in to her best friend's job at work. She's already navigating life with a grotty teenage son, organising a PTA cheese & wine event, supporting her oldest friend through breast cancer treatment and, since she hit 47, facing a new perimenopause symptom every day. It's no wonder she never has time for Pilates or that DIY panelling she keeps seeing on Instagram (though she'd be the first to admit she'd rather share a bottle of wine with her friends any day). So when Lisa starts feeling overheated every time she clashes with Zach Russo, she convinces herself it will pass. Maybe her HRT just needs adjusting. Until, that is, she finds herself in a sexy - and seriously ill-advised - clinch with him. And then another... All of which leads to one question: these long-forgotten feelings couldn't be caused by something else entirely... could they?Fun, frank and fabulous, Lisa Darling is the romantic comedy heroine you've all been waiting for! Perfect for fans of Alexandra Potter's Confessions of a Forty-Something, Why Mummy Drinks and Harper Ford. Everyone is falling in love with It's Getting Hot in Here:'This book spoke to my soul!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous, fun and HOT' Milly Johnson 'Fantastic... I am so tempted to make my husband read it, so he knows what I go through every day, as it was like reading my own diary at points... It was so funny I snorted wine through my nose at one point after a badly timed gulp!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fabulous fun riot of a read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Very funny, very moving, and VERY hot' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fabulous... Had me giggling out loud from the end of the first chapter... It's just brilliant, a look at motherhood, menopause, juggling work and family, friends, the insanity that is the PTA... A joyous romantic comedy... Just brilliant' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Middle-aged women everywhere will be punching the air... here's a novel that's hilarious, relatable and sizzling hot' Lucy Diamond 'Brilliant from start to finish and I just could not put it down... Totally relatable and had me laughing out loud...The romance between her and the gorgeous Zach was just the icing on the cake. A fantastic five star read I will be recommending to everyone' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most perfect chick-lit read for the perimenopausal crowd, and I can't get enough! Heartfelt and comical, this book will give you all the feels!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Romantic, funny, relatable and at times down right laugh-out-loud' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, funny and so very relatable' Paige Toon 'Lisa Darling is a romantic comedy heroine for Generation X: Feisty, funny, fantastic' Debbie Johnson
Soph's Plant Kitchen: Delicious high protein recipes to fuel you for life - The Sunday Times Bestseller 2025
by Sophie Waplington'This book is a collection of my best and most used recipes that I turn to time and time again. I'm delighted to share them with the world, so we can all enjoy quick, simple, healthy, sustainable plant-based meals.'Sophie Waplington @sophsplantkitchenA qualified personal trainer with a passion for food, Sophie knows the vital role diet - and particularly eating plenty of protein and fibre - plays in nurturing a healthy body and a happy mind. Her recipes have been described as 'plant-based perfection'.Sophie also knows how busy everyone is so in her first book she shows how easy it is to eat delicious protein and fibre packed meals without spending hours in the kitchen. With over 100 recipes covering everything from meal-prep lunches to comforting classics and high protein treats, including:Breakfast BurritoEasy Ginger, Miso and Lime Noodle SaladSatay Chickpea and QuinoaCreamy Courgette and Butterbean BowlFalafel Pot Pie, Tofu Banoffee Pie SlicesAnd to make it even easier to hit your goals each recipe contains grams of protein and fibre per portion. The perfect combination of mouth-watering deliciousness and fitness inspiration, Soph's Plant Kitchen will fuel you for life.'Fuel your body with wholefood, high protein, nutrient dense, plant-based recipes and you will feel AMAZING,' Sophie Waplington @sophsplantkitchen
Counselling Skills and Theory 5th Edition
by Margaret Hough Penny TassoniTrusted author Margaret Hough updates this bestselling resource that will provide you with the clearest introduction to the major approaches in counselling. Easy to read, clear and concise, this full colour updated edition will take you from learning to application with a variety of group tasks and case studies to explore and evaluate.- Explore the new extended sections on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuroscience, and Cultural Diversity and Counselling to highlight new approaches, developments and research.- Consolidate learning with new student exercises - now over 70!- Translate theory into practice with new case studies, including some that will illustrate the problems clients experienced during Covid-19, with special reference to emotional and psychological effects of lockdown- Understand the ways in which neuroscience helps us understand the beneficial effects of counselling and psychotherapy with the regular references throughout the book.
Middle of the Night: The next gripping and unputdownable novel from the master of the genre-bending thriller for 2024
by Riley Sager'Full of tension, urgency, atmosphere and feeling - this is Riley Sager at his very best' LEE CHILDTHE BRAND NEW HEART-STOPPING THRILLER FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOROn July 15, 1994, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend Billy fell asleep together in their quiet New Jersey cul de sac.In the morning, Ethan woke up alone. The tent was sliced open, and Billy was gone, taken. He was never seen again.Thirty years later, Ethan has returned to Hemlock Circle, still desperate for answers.Who took Billy?Plagued by bad dreams and insomnia, he begins to notice strange things happening on the street under the cover of darkness. Someone is prowling the cul de sac when no one is awake to see them.Are they still out there?This isn't a bad neighourhood. These aren't bad people.What if they are?PRAISE FOR RILEY SAGER:'Propulsive . . . a dizzying Gothic whodunit' New York Times Book Review'Riley Sager is an auto-buy for me' Laura Dave'Riley Sager is one of my favourite authors . . . Fun, scary and so absorbing' Rachel Hawkins'If you're not already reading Riley Sager, you're missing out' Catherine Ryan Howard'Clever, twisty, spine-chilling' Ruth Ware'Terrific' Karin Slaughter'A dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down' Shari Lapena'The work of a master storyteller . . . An unputdownable page-turner' Alex Michaelides'Brilliantly written with a dark and clever twist on a well-worn trope, and as for that ending...?!' Susi Holliday
The Reckoning: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller
by John GrishamA SMALL TOWN. A BIG MURDER.A man is dead - and nobody knows why.One morning in 1946, Pete Banning - war hero, pillar of the community and faithful member of Clanton's Methodist Church - drives into town, walks into the church and calmly shoots Reverend Dexter Bell in cold blood.In the years following the murder, Banning's only statement is: 'I have nothing to say.' The sheriff, his defense attorney, the judge and his family and friends are all left in the dark.What drove this man to murder has haunted Clanton for decades - and now, a reckoning is coming...💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Readers are raving about The Reckoning: 'Epic!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Excellent'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'John Grisham is a wonderful storyteller'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Outstanding'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A must read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Book Swap: The new romance novel about book lovers, for book lovers - uplifting, moving, and full of love
by Tessa BickersA story about love, loss, hope, second chances, and above all, the power of reading...A REASON TO LIVE.Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, a heavily annotated and containing her friend's final words to her.A REASON TO LOVE.When James finds Erin's note-filled book in his local community library, it sparks a life-changing conversation. He writes his own message back, and soon they are locked in an anonymous book exchange, with no idea who the other person in the margins might be.A REASON TO FORGIVE?But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them realise. How will Erin react when she discovers the other writer isn't a stranger at all - but the person she once swore she'd never forgive?A story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books - and a love letter to love.REAL READERS LOVE THE BOOK SWAP...'Plotted beautifully, the writing is emotive and authentic, and the characters are all perfectly drawn . . . a total triumph!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, definitely one of my absolute favourites! I loved everything about it - the characters, the issues it deals with, the books . . . everything' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A touching debut novel about love, loss, and healing through books . . . perfect for readers who love emotional stories with a mix of romance and personal growth' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I hadn't anticipated the depth of emotion, the range of themes and the fabulous awareness of who we are as humans . . . simply glorious to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Reminds me of one of my favourite films, You've Got Mail . . . [and] Erin and James are well-rounded characters with realistic issues that are holding them back' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE IT TOO...'Catnip for any book geek' CESCA MAJOR'It's You've Got Mail, but make it even more bookish' NIAMH HARGAN'A gorgeous debut from tremendous Tessa Bickers' SALLY PHILLIPS'What a gorgeous, life-affirming, bookishly beautiful novel this is!' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN'If you love books and you love love, you are going to adore The Book Swap' JULIE COHEN
Bridesmaid for Hire: The hilarious and steamy wedding-set romcom from the internationally bestselling author, perfect for 2025
by Meghan QuinnMaggie's prepared to do anything to get into the wedding of the century. Even pretending her sworn enemy is actually her boyfriend... After years of working too hard at her wedding-planning business, Maggie Mitchell is allowing herself a vacation. Finally relaxing on an island in Bora Bora, she's refusing to let anything ruin this for her. That is until in walks Brody McFadden, her brother's best friend - and her sworn enemy. Brody is here for the 'wedding of the century' taking place on the island. And despite Maggie's promises to herself that she won't work while she's on holiday, when things start to go wrong with the celebrations, she knows offering her services as a planner will help her own business. The only catch? With Brody as her only way in, she needs to pose as his girlfriend to get the job . . . and let him stay in her bed for the week. Tensions rise, irritation flairs, but despite years' worth of bickering behind closed doors, Maggie can't quite squash the sparks building between her and her new fake boyfriend. But as the wedding day draws closer and everything starts to go wrong, it just might be Brody who sends Maggie's business crashing down - and her heart along with it.The first book in Meghan Quinn's steamy and hilarious Bridesmaid for Hire series: all the comical chaos of Bridget Jones, the romcom tension of Anyone But You, and the irresistibly spicy flirtations of The Idea of You . . .READERS LOVE THE BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE SERIES... 'Outrageously laugh-out-loud funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The way I completely obsessed about this book was not okay!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect combination of sweet, sassy, funny and spicy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The banter was top tier! The spice was amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All the brother's-best-friend, fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers goodness packaged together in an adventure full of second-hand embarrassment and swoon-worthy moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OH MY!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cambridge IGCSE and O Level History Study and Revision Guide, Second Edition
by Benjamin HarrisonNew edition to match the revised Cambridge IGCSE™, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level syllabuses (0470/0977/2147) for examination from 2024.Reinforce knowledge and skills using a concise summary of the syllabus content and step-by-step support from an experienced author.> Target revision on the issues, with Key Points for each section within a topic> Build history vocabulary with a Key Terms glossary for each topic> Check your understanding and progress with Test Yourself questions> Reinforce knowledge and exam skills with exam-style practice questions and model answers> Clarify key points and ensure common mistakes are avoided with advice and tipsThis book covers Core Content Option B: The 20th century: International Relations from 1919, and selected depth studies: Russia, 1905-41; Germany, 1918-45; and The United States, 1919-41.This title is not part of the Cambridge International endorsement process.
Sycamore Row: Jake Brigance, hero of A TIME TO KILL, is back
by John GrishamSOME CRIMES CAN NEVER BE FORGIVEN.Seth Hubbard has waited a long time for revenge.He was haunted his entire life by something terrible he saw as a child: and now he's dead, he's not going to let the past die with him.Disinheriting his wives and children, he has left his vast, secret fortune to his housemaid and appointed Clanton's famous lawyer, Jake Brigance, to uphold his last request.Now Jake must defend the will - whatever the cost...💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Reader reviews of Sycamore Row: 'The writing and pace are flawless' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An excellent courtroom drama'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliantly written'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Outstanding'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A must read!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Pucking Wrong Number (The Pucking Wrong Series #1)
by C. R. JaneA star athlete crosses the line from passion into obsession in this darkly addictive hockey-romance novel from international bestselling author C.R. Jane. 'Give me a second chance, babe . . . and I'll blow your mind'Monroe doesn't know why she answers the text that's obviously meant for someone else. Or why she keeps answering. Maybe it's because she's all alone in a big city and in desperate need of a lifeline. Or maybe it's because each exchange leaves her intrigued and more than a little turned on.Still, Monroe never would've snarked back if she'd known she was talking to the "Golden Boy" of the Dallas Knights. She couldn't care less about Lincoln Daniels' hockey-god status, and this only seems to attract him more. He's used to scoring on and off the ice, and now he's obsessed with his next goal: making Monroe his―no matter what it takes. "Intense" doesn't begin to cover the way Lincoln pursues her. But despite the red flags, Monroe starts to crave the way he makes her feel really, truly wanted . . . Maybe Mr. Wrong Number is actually Mr. Right.Readers are falling head over heels for the Pucking Wrong Series...'Takes you on all the highs and lows. I didn't know whether to swoon or tell her to run for the hills' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I feel heartbroken. I didn't want this book to end, but what an ending that was' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hot and intense and left me slightly breathless' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Omg. This book sucks you in and deceives you!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh how I loved this book . . . everything about it was just everything' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just devoured this book, I couldn't stop reading it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Toxic yet exciting, spicy yet passionate . . . I was hooked from the first few page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Part of the Pucking Wrong Series . . . where heartbreak and happy endings rule.
The Grace Of Everyday Saints: How a Band of Believers Lost Their Church and Found Their Faith
by Julian GuthrieSt. Brigid Church was one of San Francisco&’s great landmarks in the early 1990s. The church itself had weathered depressions and natural disasters, epic earthquakes and a massive fire. Its loyal congregation was active, vibrant, and growing. But in 1993, without warning, the Catholic archdiocese mysteriously ordered its doors to be closed.The Grace of Everyday Saints is the story of how a ragtag group of believers came together in a crusade to save their church. What they discovered would be devastating: that around the country, parishes like theirs were threatened by the higher echelons of the Church, all to hide a terrible secret. Soon there were near-daily headlines that shocked the world. But still this unlikely group of heroes—led by a renegade lawyer, a reformed Catholic, and an antiestablishment priest—continued to meet weekly, to fight, to prove that their beloved St. Brigid was worth saving.A dramatic narrative that takes readers from the streets of San Francisco to the halls of the Vatican, The Grace of Everyday Saints is about injustice and betrayal, redemption and grace.
Improv Nation: How We Made a Great American Art
by Sam WassonA finalist for the 2017 George Freedley Memorial Award &“A compelling, absolutely unputdownable story . . . And, in case you&’re wondering, yes, the book is funny. In places, very funny. A remarkable story, magnificently told.&” — Booklist In this richly reported, scene-driven narrative, Sam Wasson charts the meteoric rise of improv from its unlikely beginnings in McCarthy-era Chicago. We witness the chance meeting between Mike Nichols and Elaine May, hang out at the after-hours bar where Dan Aykroyd hosted friends like John Belushi, Bill Murray, and Gilda Radner, and go behind the scenes of cultural landmarks from The Graduate to The Colbert Report. Along the way, we befriend pioneers such as Harold Ramis, Chevy Chase, Steve Carell, Amy Poehler, Alan Arkin, Tina Fey, Judd Apatow, and many others. Wasson shows why improv deserves to be considered the great American art form of the last half century. &“One of the most important stories in American popular culture . . . Wasson may be the first author to explain [improv&’s] entire history . . . For that reason alone, it&’s a valuable book.&” — New York Times Book Review &“A compelling history . . . It holds the element of surprise—true to the spirit of its subject.&” — Entertainment Weekly
Good Old Dog: Expert Advice for Keeping Your Aging Dog Happy, Healthy, and Comfortable
by Nicholas H. DodmanAn empathetic, understanding, and informative guide to living with aging dogs and how to make their days better, safer, and more appreciated by both owners and pets. The human-animal bond is never stronger or more tender than when your dog’s muzzle turns gray and the spring in their step begins to diminish. After spending the better part of a decade or more with this beloved member of your family, making sure your canine friend ages comfortably and contentedly is a natural priority. And no one knows how to ensure healthy aging better than the renowned faculty of the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, who treat more than eight thousand older dogs annually. Good Old Dog brings their renowned expertise into your living room, providing you with essential advice on nutrition, health, and caretaking to see your dog through the golden years.“ A timely and complete reference for every owner who wants to take the best possible care of their well-loved older dog.” —Dr. Nick Trout, veterinary surgeon and author of Tell Me Where It Hurts “Everyone with an aging dog should have this book.” —Stanley Coren, PhD, FRSC, author of The Modern Dog
Louis Agassiz: Creator of American Science
by Christoph IrmscherCharismatic and controversial, Louis Agassiz is our least known revolutionary—some fifty years after American independence, he became a founding father of American science. One hundred and seventy-five years ago, a Swiss immigrant took America by storm, launching American science as we know it. The irrepressible Louis Agassiz, legendary at a young age for his work on mountain glaciers, focused his prodigious energies on the fauna of the New World. Invited to deliver a series of lectures in Boston, he never left, becoming the most famous scientist of his time. A pioneer in field research and an obsessive collector, Agassiz enlisted the American public in a vast campaign to send him natural specimens, dead or alive, for his ingeniously conceived museum of comparative zoology. As an educator of enduring impact, he trained a generation of American scientists and science teachers, men and women alike. Irmscher sheds new light on Agassiz’s fascinating partnership with his brilliant wife, Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, a science writer in her own right who would go on to become the first president of Radcliffe College. But there’s a dark side to the story. Irmscher adds unflinching evidence of Agassiz’s racist impulses and shows how avidly Americans looked to men of science to mediate race policy. The book’s potent, original scenes include the pitched battle between Agassiz and his student Henry James Clark as well as the merciless, often amusing exchanges between Darwin and Harvard botanist Asa Gray over Agassiz’s stubborn resistance to evolution. A fascinating life story, both inspiring and cautionary, for anyone interested in the history of American ideas.
Devil Water: A Novel
by Anya Seton&“A true story fictionalized by a writer who has a special feeling for the dramatic . . . Mixed by Miss Seton&’s skillful hands, the dust of the past becomes the clay of the artist and is molded into memorable, lifelike form.&” —Chicago Tribune This fiercely beautiful novel tells the true story of Charles Radcliffe, a Catholic nobleman who joined the short-lived Jacobite rebellion of 1715, and of Jenny, his daughter by a secret marriage. Set in the Northumbrian wilds, teeming London, and colonial Virginia—where Jenny eventually settled on the estate of the famous William Byrd of Westover—Jenny&’s story reveals one young woman&’s loyalty, passion, and courage as she struggles in a life divided between the Old World and the New.Miss Seton's narrative is richly buttressed with the results of scrupulous research on the personages and the period. Her sole purpose is to tell a rousing good tale plainly and simply and this she does admirably." —New York Herald Tribune