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Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Outside London behind a stone wall stands Lake House, a private asylum for genteel women of a delicate nature. In the winter of 1859, recently-married Anna Palmer becomes its newest arrival, tricked by her husband into leaving home, incarcerated against her will and declared hysterical and unhinged. With no doubts as to her sanity, Anna is convinced that she will be released as soon as she can tell her story. But Anna learns that liberty will not come easily. The longer she remains at Lake House, the more she realises that -- like the ethereal bridge over the asylum's lake -- nothing is as it appears. She begins to experience strange visions and memories that may lead her to the truth about her past, herself, and to freedom - or lead her so far into the recesses of her mind that she may never escape Set in Victorian England, as superstitions collide with a new psychological understanding, this elegant, emotionally suspenseful debut novel is a tale of self-discovery, secrets, and a search for the truth in a world where the line between madness and sanity seems perilously fine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This is a haunting and beautiful novel that explores the urgent issue of sexual violence with depth, empathy and devastating anger. Searingly written, it leaps off the page and grabs you by the throat. A love letter to a generation of women who have been taught that they have no choice but to keep quiet and put up with abuse, its message sings out to survivors everywhere and urges everybody else to start listening. Laura Bates, founder of Everyday Sexism "When the world breaks you into pieces, sometimes you find whats left scattered among other peoples broken parts. Ellie Frias has never wanted to be popular, she just wants to blend in, to be accepted. But then Caleb Breward, tells her shes beautiful and makes her believe it. Ellie loves Caleb, but sometimes shes not sure she likes him that much his awkward smile, the possessive way he touches her, his harsh tone, how he ignores her one minute and can't get enough the next. And then, on one black night, Ellie discovers the monster her boyfriend really is. Ellie wasnt the first girl Caleb raped. But she was the first he murdered. Now, trapped, unable to move on, she witnesses him shatter the lives of other girls again and again. Powerless and alone, Ellie tries to keep hold of happier memories, always waiting hoping - that someone will find her. But no one searches for a girl they never noticed in the first place. The Lovely Bones meets Asking For It- this is the searing, heartbreaking story of a lost teenager, and the town she leaves behind. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. From the highly acclaimed author of Bad Day in Blackrock inspiration for the 2012 award-winning film What Richard Did, directed by Lenny Abrahamson comes a darkly funny, gripping and profoundly moving novel about a life spinning out of control, a life live without the bedrock of familial love, and the corruption of material wealth that tears at the soul. It was my fathers arrest that brought me here, although you could certainly say that I took the scenic route. Here is rehab, where Ben the only son of a rich South Dublin banker is piecing together the shattered remains of his life. Abruptly cut off, at the age of 27, from a life of heedless privilege, Ben flounders through a world of drugs and dead-end jobs, his self-esteem at rock bottom. Even his once-adoring girlfriend, Clio, is at the end of her tether. Then Ben runs into an old school friend who wants to cut him in on a scam: a shady property deal in the Balkans. The deal will make Ben rich and, at one fell swoop, will deliver him from all his troubles: his addictions, his fathers very public disgrace, and his own self-loathing and regret. Problems solved. But something is amiss. For one thing, the Serbian partners dont exactly look like fools. (In fact they look like gangsters.) And, for another, Ben is being followed everywhere he goes. Someone is being taken for a ride. But who? Praise forWhite City: 'I can't recommend it enough. It's often hilariously funny but it's also a sharp and smart dissection of contemporary materialism'John Boyne, author of The Heart's Invisible Furies 'An immensely enjoyable and tautly written account of a young man from an affluent family whose life of privilege is turned upside down'Sunday Times 'Spiky, blackly funny novel that offers an incisive study on class, entitlement and masculinity'Independent 'Capacious and comic, luxuriantly written, with an intricate plot and heightened characterisationboth riotous rant and thoughtful coming-of-age tale'Dublin Review of Books 'Outstanding second novel. A brilliantly entertaining novel that is profound in the most unexpected ways. Power is that rarity, a genuinely funny novelist. Yet all the more remarkable is Power's handling of tone: this novel moves effortlessly between humour and sincerity; it is steeped in empathy and raw anger'Literary Review White City is likely to be the most solid, well-rounded novel to come out of Ireland this year At once a pacy page-turner with a nerve-frazzling plot and a realistic and haunting tale of our interconnected world White Cityis an all-round superb book that will stay with you long after the inevitable binge readIrish Independent 'White City synthesises familiar forms into a whole: the rogues confession, the young man finding his way, the post-Celtic Tiger satire on puffed-up, self-perpetuating bullshit businesses Power shows his own capacity for comic timing and pithy apercus' Guardian ' An extremely funny book Kevin Power shows his chops as a proper heavyweight novelist. Unequivocally one of the most purely enjoyable books, in the classic-novel sense a zinger on every page' Peter Murphy, Arena (RTE Radio 1) '[A] sprawling social satire of the sort we seldom see in Irish fiction a tremendously zesty and zeitgeisty piece of writing'Sunday Times (Ireland) [T]his dark caper evolves to ask searching moral questions with its 11th-hour twist, this ambitious, attention-grabbing novel seems ripe for cinematic adaptation Daily Mail Kevin Powers Bad Day in Blackrock (2008) was one of the most memorable Irish novels of the new century White City has passages of striking lyrical subtlety and the different storylines are managed with great dexterity. Much has changed in Ireland since Bad Day in Blackrock was published, but as Powers adept and absorbing new novel reminds us, much has not. White City demands to be readIrish Times A fast-paced and wickedly funny novel. Hugely entertaining. White City grabbed me from the opening pages and didn't let goDanielle McLaughlin, author ofThe Art of Falling 'Wild and beautiful, a whole addictive and breathlessly compelling world squeezed between these covers. A magnificent novel from a writer who is soaring to the most spectacular heights' Billy O'Callaghan, author of Life Sentences 'White City is a dark, hilarious and emotionally profound study of the toxic effects of greed and entitlement. Also, a story brilliantly and movingly told. Couldnt stop reading it. Will read it again' Ed O'Loughlin, authorof Not Untrue and Not Unkind '[A] biting page-turner Powers writing is both strong and savage' John Walshe, The Business Post ''Funny, and gorgeously written, and just relentlessly entertaining'Mark O'Connell, author of Notes from an Apocalypse 'This is part thriller but mostly a look at what it means to grow up. This novel is pleasing on so many levels, both intellectually & emotionally. You'll laugh, you'll cry. Read it, read it, read it' Claire Hennessy, author, editor & publisher at Banshee Press 'The kind of novel that makes writers jealous and readers cancel all their plans to finish it. As a commentary on the classless contemporary upper class, it's cutting and hilarious; as a portrait of the artist as a young man waylaid by his membership in that class, it's profound, unpretentious, unapologetically intelligent, and, again, really hilarious'Lauren Oyler, author of Fake Accounts 'White City is brilliant on the high-octane vacuity of Irelands rentier class. Powers trademark shimmering prose counterpoints a driving narrative. Brilliant' Eoin McNamee, author of Resurrection Man and The Blue Tango.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Smoothies, shakes and frappes are a great way to consume fruit in a drink as all the flesh is used, as opposed to juices which leave the fibre behind. By adding nuts, yoghurt, spices and other healthy ingredients, they become a nutrient-rich, delicious treat to boost general health and vitality. All recipes in this book can be used with dairy-free, soy, rice or oat milk, and can be thickened with soy yoghurt, sorbet or nuts for a dairy-free diet. Smoothiesalso includes information on preparing, storing and freezing fruits, as well as the nutritional benefits of the various fruits used. In addition to classic smoothies, milk shakes and frappes, this book provides unique recipes for decadent smoothies based on classic desserts and blended drinks with flavours inspired by popular cocktails. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Outside London behind a stone wall stands Lake House, a private asylum for genteel women of a delicate nature. In the winter of 1859, recently-married Anna Palmer becomes its newest arrival, tricked by her husband into leaving home, incarcerated against her will and declared hysterical and unhinged. With no doubts as to her sanity, Anna is convinced that she will be released as soon as she can tell her story. But Anna learns that liberty will not come easily. The longer she remains at Lake House, the more she realises that -- like the ethereal bridge over the asylum's lake -- nothing is as it appears. She begins to experience strange visions and memories that may lead her to the truth about her past, herself, and to freedom - or lead her so far into the recesses of her mind that she may never escape Set in Victorian England, as superstitions collide with a new psychological understanding, this elegant, emotionally suspenseful debut novel is a tale of self-discovery, secrets, and a search for the truth in a world where the line between madness and sanity seems perilously fine. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Wherever he has gone, there seem to have been fallings out. Pietersen left South Africa to take his chance in England, he moved counties twice, and soon after becoming England captain was caught up in a dispute that led to both him and the England coach losing their jobs. In the summer of 2012, there was a row over texts sent to the opposition, and he was left out of the side, only to be 're-integrated' into the team a few months later. Finally, when England's Ashes campaign fell apart, KP was the man to take the blame when he was axed from the squad. Yet Pietersen is also England's all-time leading runscorer in international cricket, a man feared by opposition bowlers. He is a dedicated professional who trains hard, doesn't get caught up in off-the-field scrapes and works with his team-mates to help them improve their batting. Who wouldn't want him in their side? In this revealing insight into the man, award-winning writer Simon Wilde gets to the heart of the dilemma about Pietersen, a cricketer who divides opinion like no other. He seeks to understand what motivates him, why he gets caught up in controversy and helps explain why it is that England cricket fans will no longer have the opportunity to watch him do what he does best: destroy the opposition. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. An innovative guide to infant fitness and health combines the ancient practice of yoga with the latest techniques of baby massage to create a healthful program designed to help youngsters sleep longer, digest foods more easily, stay less susceptible to colds and other ailments, strengthen neuromuscu. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Being able to perform any task with full attention has become one of the great unspoken-about challenges of modern life. As our culture has become more high-speed, techno-stressed, information-cluttered and media-saturated, we are getting pushed out of our focus zones without even realising it. If you work in a modern office, it is likely you are suffering from 'information fatigue syndrome', which means that even naturally bright and creative people are rendered incapable of making swift decisions, problem-solving efficiently or able to maintain appropriate energy levels. Award-winning psychologist Lucy Jo Palladino offers practical solutions for anyone juggling too much, who finds themselves in a state of 'continuous partial attention', seemingly unable to do any one task with full concentration. In order to help people combat the negative aspects of 'always-on' information culture, Palladino has come up with a new set of skills that will help readers beat distraction and win the fight against information overload. She provides eight sets of 'keys' that will unlock your best attention and help you balance adrenaline levels, even when you are under pressure or facing dull tasks. Rooted in sports performance psychology, yet practical and user-friendly, Palladino's cutting-edge methods will help you stay focused and enhance your performance in all areas of daily life where concentration is required. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Tazzyman, David (illustratore). Shank's Impossible Circus rolls back into town for this hilarious brand new adventure from Will Sutcliffe brought to life by wonderful illustrations from David Tazzyman! And there's about to be double the trouble as dastardly ringmaster Armitage Shank comes face to face with his long lost twin! Urgh, how will the world cope with two Shanks? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The first in a new five-book Shannara series. Set in a generation after "The Talismans of Shannara", "Ilse Witch" tells of a beautiful but twisted young woman who wields a magic as potent as that of Walker Boh, the last of the Druids. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Tasting or grazing is the very latest food trend and teasing your palate with small tapas-style portions has become de rigueur for many restaurant goers. Now such luminaries as Heston Blumenthal, Marcus Wareing and Angela Hartnett are encouraging us to bring this style into our kitchens. 'The Perfect Marriage' reveals how cuisines from all over the world adapt to this way of cooking and eating - from sushi from Japan to chicken tikka from India to exquisite little French desserts. But the Spanish influence has not been eradicated and sherry from Jerez is suggested as the ideal match for this kind of food. Heston Blumenthal is the spokesman for this book and chefs from the finest restaurants in Britain have contributed five recipes each. Lavishly photographed and designed this is a book to cook from and to savour.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. His hand trapped in the door of a speeding car, a man struggles to remain upright as he's dragged along a deserted stretch of mountain road. It's the perfect place to drive a man to his grave - literally. Starting with a crime so gruesome even prowling coyotes keep their distance, a killer begins crisscrossing the southern states on a spree of grisly murders. A hundred miles away, Ali Reynolds is grieving. The newscasting job she once delighted in is gone and so is the philandering husband she loved and thought she knew. When a member of the family who gave Ali a generous scholarship for her education decades earlier suddenly requests a meeting, Ali wonders what it can mean. But before she can satisfy her curiosity, she receives another startling call: a friend's teenage daughter has disappeared. Ali offers to help but, in doing so, she unknowingly begins a quest that will reveal a deadly ring of secrets, at the centre of which stand two undiscriminating killers. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Fuddles is a fat, lazy housecat who's never been in the Great Outdoors. But he dreams of scaling mountains and defeating ferocious foe and he knows in his heart-of-hearts that he is, in fact, a great adventurer. Then, one day, his humans leave the door open a crack and Fuddles seizes the chance to slip out. But, now that he's finally outside in the Great Outdoors, Fuddles discovers that things are not quite as he expected. After a series of hilarious mishaps, being laughed at and chased by the neighbourhood dog, Fuddles realises he misses his family and that life as he'd known it was actually pretty good! Frans Vischer's charming, witty picture book debut shows that the grass may not always be greener on the other side. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Year of the Sponge continues with this Ready-to-Read Bind-Up! In Good Times!, SpongeBob remembers the best times he's had with all his friends in Bikini Bottom: his first Krabby Patty, decorating the Krusty Krab, when he married Sandy Cheeks.All these memories make for an unforgettable Ready-to-Read story! The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Tilley, Sophie (illustratore). Join Evie and Indigo on a colourful adventure in this new fiction book. Turn to the back for more pony facts and activities. With a free poster too! The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The aliens are excited, As tomorrow's Christmas day, So instead of stealing underpants, They're giving them away! Yes, it's true! Everyone's favourite aliens are FULL of the festive spirit and so they are giving away their beloved underpants - shock, horror! Join them as they help out in Santa's busy workshop, put neon pants on Rudolph and tie knickers up in the place of stockings. But remember to hold on to your pants - this special pants giveaway is for one day only. Ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas! From the bestselling Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, comes a fantastically funny rhyming Christmas picture book, PERFECT for children everywhere. Part of the bestselling ALIENS LOVE UNDERPANTS series. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Synopsis coming soon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This is the enthralling new saga from the author of A Dorset Girl and Beyond The Plough. Following his return from his ill-fated trip to Australia, Francis and Siana Matheson have settled into a loving marital relationship. Siana's main concern is that so far she has been unable to bear her husband another child. Francis however is content to be a father to his grown-up daughters and Siana's young sister Daisy. He also delights in his young son, Bryn, born while he was overseas. However, Francis is unaware that the boy is his illegitimate grandson, the result of the vicious and horrifying rape of his eldest daughter. Although it worries Siana, the need to protect all concerned has left her with no choice. She must keep quiet and live with the guilt of her deceit. But Siana cannot keep the truth hidden forever - and when her tragic secret is finally revealed, there will be devastating and far-reaching consequences. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A brand-new, heart-wrenching novel from the bestselling author of If I Stay, Gayle Forman Cody and Meg were inseparable - best friends for life. They knew everything about each other. Or Cody thought they did. But how well do you ever really know your best friend? And what do you do whn they choose to leave you behind? As Cody numbly searches for answers as to why Meg took her own life, she begins a journey of self-discovery which takes her to a terrifying precipice, and forces her to question not only her relationship with the Meg she thought she knew, but her own understanding of life, love, death and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of 13 Reasons Why andThe Perks of Being a Wallflower 'A pitch-perfect blend of tragedy, mystery and romance' Stephen Chbosky, author ofThe Perks of Being a Wallflower 'Not only beautifully written and heartwrenching, but IMPORTANT. Wow. Just, wow' Sarah Dessen 'It's about to become your new favourite book' Sugarscape 'A potent rite-of-passage tale' Sunday Times. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Tilley, Sophie (illustratore). Join Evie and Indigo on a colourful adventure in this new fiction book. Turn to the back for more pony facts and activities. With a free poster too! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Following on from Tom's life with six cats in UNDER THE PAW, he now picks up the story in TALK TO THE TAIL, updating readers on what has happened with his feline friends as well as looking back for more confessions about his animal-loving past. Readers of Tom's previous book will be delighted to read what has happened to his six eccentric cats. Why does Janet keep bringing 1980s sweet wrappers into the house? Will 24-hour surveillance of The Bear, using a state-of-the-art cat GPS system, finally solve the mystery of his wanderlust? Tom also writes about his bumbling forays into the remainder of the animal kingdom. He attempts to overcome his crippling fear of horses with disastrous results, chase ostriches in Kenya, put his hand into a tiger's mouth for 0.9 seconds and he meets his 'alter-doggo' -- the spaniel Tom regularly walks who likes to roll around in dead animals. Where will it all end? Will he give in to temptation and get a dog, a goat or even more cats? With this soppy creature-obsessive, anything is possible. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. From the moment that Ace and John brought Christian the lion cub home from a London department store, they knew they had created a special family. But Christian soon grew too big to live with them in their small apartment, so Ace and John flew Christian to Africa to live with other lions. A year later, they went to visit. Would Christian remember them? With wit and warmth, Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell and Amy June Bates tell the true story of an unusual family whose emotional reunion became a worldwide Internet sensation. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Fifteen years ago, Joe Bennett left England for a holiday. Now it's time to come back. But how is the England of his memory different from the England of the motorway? Identikit High Streets, imported cheeriness ('Welcome to Sunny Grimsby!'), chicken tikka poker machine pubs - things aren't what they used to be. But the longer Joe travels, the more he wonders whether things were ever what they used to be in England. Even a century ago, H. V. Morton, the nation's most celebrated eulogiser, was "In Search of England". Criss-crossing the country by varying means of transport and with varying degrees of enthusiasm, Joe Bennett delivers a dazzlingly funny and poignant portrait of his homeland - part love letter, part eulogy and part diatribe, it is a wonderful follow-up to the acclaimed "Land of Two Halves" and establishes him as one of our most engaging travel writers. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. At sixteen I was very interested in palmistry. The fate line on my right palm had a distinct break at the age of thirty. It broke into two parts that ran for a quarter of an inch on parallel tracks. I used to look at it and wonder, 'What will happen to me when I am thirty that will change my life?' Of course, it was Johnny's death. But, in fact, my life was changed twice by death. June Brown is an institution - a classically trained actress and showbiz veteran, who has undoubtedly lived a full and fascinating life. One of the few national treasures left not to have told her story, she is much-loved for her role as the chain-smoking Dot Branning in the long-running BBC soap, EastEnders, a character she has played with dedication and skill for over 25 years. Before the Year Dot traces her colourful childhood in Ipswich with her beloved sisters, through the war with the WRENS, to her days as a gifted stage actress trained by the likes of Laurence Olivier, Michel Saint-Denis and Glen Byam-Shaw. Her legendary tours of the Young and Old Vic Schools saw her play some of her most memorable parts and cement her acting credentials. In this hugely anticipated memoir, June recounts an enthralling early life. But it is also a life marked by two deaths that changed June forever - once when she lost her beloved sister, Marise, and a second time with the loss of her adored husband, Johnny. June Brown tells her colourful story with candour and skill, and in her own words. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Jack is an awesome mechanic whose workshop is unlike any other, when he drives through its magic doors he has thrilling adventures! This time Jack zooms off to outer space in a rocket racing car. He meets all kinds of aliens when he joins an intergalactic space race. There's spiky, slimy, spotty ones, tall pointy ones and small blobby ones, but can he fix their cars? And who will win the race? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 'This is a special kitten. She has come to heal.' Moments after she is born, tiny kitten Tallulah, with her bright eyes and silver and white fur edged with gold, is whisked away from her father Solomon and dumped in the hedge like rubbish. After a tough start to life, neglected and abandoned, Tallulah eventually finds a new home with the Lee family and forms a special bond with their daughter Tammy. But Tammy has a terrible secret and Tallulah must do all in her power to keep the family safe. Moving, uplifting and inspiring, Solomon's Kittenis the story of a cat who heals a family, and explores the true gift an animal can bring to our lives. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Molly Maybe has a marvellous secret - she and her faithful sidekick, Waggy Burns, are the only ones who can travel to an amazing monster world which mirrors our own. Take a ride in the incredible mundervator with Molly and help her solve a crisis in Undermunder. Theres a terrible smell in Smallsbury but Molly knows that its not the drains! She ventures down into Undermunder and discovers three little monsters, who cant stop pumping out pony smells in fear. Theyve lost their kite and too scared of the ghastly ghost, the Ghoulie Gumpus to get it back. Will Molly be able to show them theres nothing to be scared of? Or is the Ghoulie Gumpus just too ghastly? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. The evil wizard Gargamel has created a group of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties to harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a true blue Smurf can give him what he wants - and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs - Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and imprisons her in the city of Paris. To save their beloved Smurfette, Papa and the Smurfs return to our world and reunite with Patrick and Grace Winslow. Can they stop Gargamel from learning their secret and ruling the world before it's too late?.