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On a small blue planet, far out in space, live the Clangers — a family of pink, mouse-like creatures who communicate through gentle musical whistles. Their world is curious, inventive, and quietly joyful, filled with strange objects, unexpected visitors, and the soft rhythms of everyday life.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Hangman's Daughter returns with the first volume in a brand-new mystery series which introduces a gravedigger and young inspector who must stop a serial killer in fin de siecle Vienna—the period during which modern criminology was born. Vienna, 1893...

As with his previous bestseller, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, in An Anthropologist on Mars Oliver Sacks uses case studies to illustrate the myriad ways in which neurological conditions can affect our sense of self, our experience of the world, and how we relate to those around us...

Oliver Burkeman's guides to leading a better life in an age of confusion Journalist and author Oliver Burkeman is well-known for his long-running Guardian column, 'How to Change Your Life', and has written three bestselling books on happiness, productivity and time management. In this radio...

This is a manual designed to get white belts to competent blue belts in as fast a time as possible. Zen Jiu Jitsu is more a rendition of concepts than techniques. This is the simplest and easiest way to break down and simplify the many and varied ideas, philosophies, and combinations in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu arsenal. For both competition Jiu Jitsu and self-defense Jiu Jitsu, most white belts need to fully understand the concepts, but they can be VERY confusing!

There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author Oliver James travelled around the world to try and find out why. He discovered how, despite very different cultures and levels of wealth, affluenza is spreading.

The intelligence service puts two years and over £100k into the training of new field officers. You're shown how to steal cars, strip weapons, hack bank accounts. There are courses on the use of blackmail and improvised explosives, two workshops solely dedicated to navigating by the stars. But nothing about what I had heard one old spy call whiplash. No one tells you how to go home.

She wants to be independent. They want her. If only it were that simple. I'm not looking to fall in love. The rules are clear for omegas on a college scholarship: no fraternizing with athletes. No posing a distraction. No exceptions. So what if my older brother is a professional rugby player and...

If you’re in the restaurant industry — or thinking about getting into it — this is where you hear what it actually takes. In Mom’s Dinner Table Talk, JP Ngo, owner of Our Mom’s Restaurant & Bar, sits down with restaurant owners, chefs, operators, and hospitality leaders to break down the real stories behind the industry. This isn’t surface-level success talk. These are real conversations — the wins, the mistakes, the pressure, and everything in between. You’ll hear stories that make you laugh, moments that hit hard, and experiences that make you think differently about the ...

Set in early twentieth century Poland, The Apple Road follows two young people whose lives are shaped by family duty, quiet longing, and the weight of unspoken choices. Helena, the daughter of a modest shopkeeper, dreams of choosing her own future instead of inheriting one. Janusz, a humble wheelwright, works with steady hands but carries a past marked by poverty and doubt.

Rookie CIA operative Ransom Gray is sent to track down the terrorist group Al-Fursan after a devastating attack in Nigeria. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of international espionage, he uncovers a sinister plot involving a Libyan billionaire and a massive oil company. But when a mysterious mercenary group claims the CIA is setting him up for failure, Ransom must confront his own demons and the line between loyalty and betrayal.

Follow Roderick and his friends Wabi and Mukoki on their adventures in the pristine North. They fight voracious wolves, hostile natives, and the vicious elements of nature, while on the hunt. Getting more than they bargained for, they discover a mysterious cabin, and stumble upon a secret that has lain hidden for half a century. Full of twists and turns, danger and suspense, The Wolf Hunters, the prequel to The Gold Hunters, is an excellent read. (Introduction by Brian Adey)

The title of this book quotes its object. To tell something of night hunting, and especially to suggest how the ever necessary dog can best be selected, trained, maintained and utilized, is the consideration of first importance. To round out the subject all forms of hunting will receive some notice, and the various breeds of dogs will be so far dealt with, that their value and usefulness in their given fields may be determined. Best of all, the contents of this volume are based on the opinions and declarations of men who have had years of experience in the matters on which they presume to ...

My podcast creates a safe, open space for women whose voices are often silenced, dismissed, or ignored. I speak with guests who bring lived experience, honesty, and courage to conversations that matter.I’m especially interested in speaking with women who:Have been bullied, cancelled, or harassed online or in their communities, and want to share their story of resilience.Are “trans widows” – women whose male partners transitioned and who experienced loss, coercion, or abuse in that process.Have trans-identifying family members, and are navigating the grief, isolation, or pressure to ...

Nach der Suspendierung von Helene und ihrem Team ist bei der Direktion 3 nichts mehr, wie es einmal war. Als man die Leiche eines Kripo-Kommissars in einer heruntergekommenen Gasse in Köpenick findet, herrscht Alarmstufe Rot bei der Berliner Polizei. Doch das ist erst der Anfang einer brutalen Mordserie an Berliner Polizisten. Steckt das organisierte Verbrechen dahinter? Geht es um politische Motive? Oder haben die Ermittler es mit einer ganz neuen Art von Killer zu tun?

When I attended my teammate's wedding, I wasn't expecting to come face-to-face with the man who broke my heart fourteen years ago. He was my teammate. My first love. But when I got traded, he threw what we had away. Now he's back in my life, and he wants to give things another go. If I agree to try again, and it all goes wrong, it's not just my heart that's at risk of breaking. It'll be my kids' hearts too.

He was definitely trouble, and the worst kind of trouble because he was wrapped up in an incredible package of muscles, ink and heartbreak. A guy like him was the last thing I needed now. A guy like Colt Stone was the last thing I ever needed.

Revenge is what I live for. My father’s blood stains the streets of Las Vegas, and I know exactly who’s to blame. To destroy the man who took everything from me, I’ll start with his daughter. Jordyn is a sweet, spoiled princess—or so I thought. Kidnapping her was supposed to be my way to break her father, but she’s nothing like I expected. Her fire matches my rage, her softness tempts my darkness, and she sees me for more than the monster I am. Now I’m torn between punishing her… or keeping her. Or both.

The thrilling climax to one of the most eagerly awaited series since The Hunger Games and Twilight. I've started dreaming of Portland again. Like a monster from one of the ghost stories we used to tell as kids, the past has been finding its way in. It bubbles up through the cracks when I'm not...

From ruined towns on the edge of Siberia to Bond-villain lairs in Knightsbridge and Manhattan, something has gone wrong with the workings of the world. Once upon a time, if an official stole money, there wasn't much he could do with it. He could buy himself a new car or build himself a nice house or give it to his friends and family, but that was about it. If he kept stealing, the money would just pile up in his house until he had no rooms left to put it in, or it was eaten by mice. And then some bankers in London had a bright idea.