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Dangerous Visions [electronic resource]

Dubbed “the most significant and controversial SF book” of its generation, Harlan Ellison’s groundbreaking collection launched an entire sub-genre: New Wave science fiction. With contributions from legendary authors and multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Dangerous Visions returns to print in a stunning new edition perfect for new and returning fans alike. A landmark short story collection that put the more character-based New Wave science fiction on the map, Dangerous Visions won several prestigious awards and was nominated for many others. This now-classic anthology includes thirty-three stories by thirty-two award-winning authors, over half of whom have won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Contributing authors include: Robert Silverberg, Frederik Pohl, Brian W. Aldiss, Philip K. Dick, Larry Niven, Fritz Leiber, Poul Anderson, Theodore Sturgeon, J.G. Ballard, Samuel R. Delany, and Ellison himself.
Author: Ellison, Harlan
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Blackstone Publishing, 2024
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Hunting for Hidden Gold [electronic resource]

This is the original 1928 story of Hunting for Hidden Gold: The Hardy Boys Book 5. The book has undergone one major revision since its original publication in 1928, resulting in two significantly different stories bearing the same title. Fenton Hardy requests his sons, Frank and Joe, to help him solve a case of stolen gold in Montana. The gang who stole the gold attempts to thwart their train ride from their home in Bayport on Barmet Bay on the Atlantic coast to Lucky Bottom, Montana. After finally arriving, the boys face more trouble with the gang as well as a mine shaft cave-in, a Rocky Mountain Blizzard, a pack of wolves, and finally Black Pepper, the leader of the gang. On top of all that, the boys needed to discover who was the first thief and who are the rightful owners of the gold. In the end, the boys are declared “Real detectives, both of ‘em.”Much has changed in America since 1928. The modern listener may be delighted with the warmth and innocence of the characters but uncomfortable with the racial, social, and sexist terms and stereotypes. As such, this book is a part of our heritage, a window into our real past.
Author: Dixon, Franklin W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Wayne Evans LLC, 2023
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Weyward [electronic resource]

UNLEASH 2023'S BIGGEST DEBUT*The New York Times Bestseller **THE TIMES #2 BESTSELLER*A BBC 2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK*'A generational tale of female resilience' GUARDIAN'She's going to be a huge writing star' Sara Cox on BBC2's Between the Covers''From the moment I started reading it there was a sense of spirit, fire, energy and vitality' Sophie Duker on BBC2's Between the CoversKATE, 2019Kate flees London - abandoning everything - for Cumbria and Weyward Cottage, inherited from her great-aunt. There, a secret lurks in the bones of the house, hidden ever since the witch-hunts of the 17th century.VIOLET, 1942Violet is more interested in collecting insects and climbing trees than in becoming a proper young lady. Until a chain of shocking events changes her life forever.ALTHA, 1619Altha is on trial for witchcraft, accused of killing a local man. Known for her uncanny connection with nature and animals, she is a threat that must be eliminated.But Weyward women belong to the wild. And they cannot be tamed...Weaving together the stories of three women across five centuries, Weyward is an enthralling novel of female resilience and the transformative power of the natural world.'Very visceral and brave... it's bold, I loved that' Mel Giedroyc on BBC2's Between the Covers'Alive, vivid and gripping' ABIGAIL DEAN'Humming with a sly, exhilarating magic' BRIDGET COLLINS'Totally unique' GILLIAN MCALLISTER'Empowering' GLAMOUR'A bold witchy debut' REDWeyward was a Times bestseller w/e 18-02-2023.
Author: Hart, Emilia
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : The Borough Press, 2023
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The wind in the willows / based on the story by Kenneth Grahame ; adapted by Karen Saunders ; illustrated by Robert Ingpen.

When Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Toad. The impulsive Toad leads the friends from one escapade to the next - from upturned gypsy caravans to stolen motorcars, a daring prison escape and, finally, to a heroic confrontation with the sinister inhabitants of the Wild Wood.
Author: Saunders, Karen (Karen E.), 1977-
Published: London : Welbeck Editions, 2023.
32 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm

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The Kind Worth Saving [electronic resource] : Main

**AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW****NINE LIVES PAPERBACK IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW**'Smart, surprising with a deeply satisfying ending. I loved it!' GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Another superb slice of Neo-noir' M. W. CRAVEN'One of the world's best crime writers. Nobody writes psychopaths like Swanson.' MARK EDWARDS TWO'S COMPANY, THREE'S FATAL'Do you remember me?' she asked, after stepping into my office.When private detective and former teacher Henry Kimball is hired to investigate an ex-pupil's cheating husband, he senses all is not quite what it seems, and before he knows it he's gotten far too close to the other woman.As the case gets ever stranger, he turns to the only person he can trust, Lily Kintner, someone with dark secrets of her own...With its ingenious clockwork-like plot, and twists aplenty, The Kind Worth Saving is a crime novel to savour from a modern master.What readers are saying***** 'Definitely one of the best books of the year!'***** 'Wickedly delicious!'***** 'A thrilling, gripping book that will keep you on the edge of your seat.'***** 'Fantastically twisty'***** 'Wow, this was a nonstop whirlwind!'***** 'h my goodness I couldn't put it down'
Author: Swanson, Peter
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Faber & Faber, 2023
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Thomas goes on holiday / based on the railway series by Rev. W. Awdry ; written by Laura Jackson ; illustrated by Robin Davies ; map illustration by Dan Crisp ; created by Britt Allcroft.

Thomas is going on holiday! Join the little blue engine as he travels around the country visiting favourite holiday destinations in this delightful new picture book. Join Thomas as he puffs up Snowdon, zooms past Blackpool Tower, takes in the sights in London, and marvels at the seaside in Brighton! Thomas is on the trip of a lifetime and is meeting lots of new friends along the way.
Author: Jackson, Laura (Author of children's stories)
Published: London : Farshore, 2022.
28 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (colour) ; 25 x 26 cm.
Thomas & friends

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As the Falcon Flies [electronic resource] : Unabridged

Frank and Joe circle a new case in the wilds of Alaska in the twenty-fourth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.Frank and Joe Hardy are excited when their parents’ friends, the Adenshaws, invite them to come visit their home in Alaska. The brothers will have the perfect guide to explore the beautiful landscape the area is known for—their hosts’ daughter, Kate. During the visit, Kate introduces the Hardys to her beloved peregrine falcon.
Author: Dixon, Franklin W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Oasis Audio, 2022
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Hardy Boys Adventures ; 24

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Vicious, Elegant Bastards [electronic resource] : The Truth Behind the Legend of the Krays

The first book to examine the truth behind the legend of the Krays, written by bestselling Kray family biographer Jacky Hyams.They ruled the streets of London in the 1960s. Yet half a century later, Ronnie and Reggie Kray, unrepentant purveyors of violence and murder, hold more fascination than ever before. Portrayed as charismatic gangsters on the big screen, the saga of the twins, their firm and their 30-odd years behind bars is one which they determinedly and deliberately embellished with every passing year. Yet it is only recently that the stark, unvarnished truth about the twins has started to emerge, so cunningly concealed it was behind the façade of charitable deeds and East End loyalties. Bestselling author Jacky Hyams has carefully re-examined some of the stories, the lies and the myths to reveal a very different portrait of the twins and those closest to them. It reveals the complexity of their relationships with women, the close bonds of family that drove them, and confounds the police's belief that Ronnie Kray senselessly murdered 'one of their own' when in fact the 'victim' survived into old age, dying after both twins had gone. Ronnie Kray once described them as 'vicious, elegant bastards'. It is one of the few true statements ever uttered by either of them. AUTHOR: Jacky Hyams is the bestselling author of Bombsites and Lollipops (John Blake, 2011). More recently, she has written Frances Kray: The Tragic Bride (John Blake, 2014) and co-wrote One of the Family with Maureen Flanagan (Century, 2015). 20 b/w illustrations
Author: Hyams, Jacky
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : The History Press, 2022
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A Fatal Crossing [electronic resource]

'Dazzling' Crime Monthly'My kind of book' Belfast Telegraph'Captivating' My Weekly Magazine'Suspenseful' Country Life MagazineNovember 1924. The Endeavour sets sail to New York with 2,000 passengers - and a killer - on board . . .When an elderly gentleman is found dead at the foot of a staircase, ship's officer Timothy Birch is ready to declare it a tragic accident. But James Temple, a strong-minded Scotland Yard inspector, is certain there is more to this misfortune than meets the eye.Birch agrees to investigate, and the trail quickly leads to the theft of a priceless painting. Its very existence is known only to its owner . . . and the dead man.With just days remaining until they reach New York, and even Temple's purpose on board the Endeavour proving increasingly suspicious, Birch's search for the culprit is fraught with danger.And all the while, the passengers continue to roam the ship with a killer in their midst . . . 'A very clever plot and a final twist which will delight Agatha Christie fans. You'll love it.' Ragnar Jónasson'With twist after gut-punching twist, A Fatal Crossing really is an ingenious thriller. Highly recommended.' M. W. Craven'The action unfolds at a rip-roaring pace in this perfectly executed homage to the Golden Age of crime, which features a deviously devised plot boasting a final twist worthy of Christie herself. I loved it!' Anita Frank'Twists and turns cartwheel to a blindsiding finish' Woman's Weekly
Author: Hindle, Tom
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Penguin, 2022
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Cultivating Joyful Learning Spaces for Black Girls [electronic resource] : Insights Into Interrupting School Pushout

In this thought-provoking and illuminating book, former educator and social justice advocate Monique W. Morris addresses the harmful policies, practices, conditions, and assumptions that too often criminalize Black girls' behavior and steer them down "school-to-confinement pathways" in disproportionate numbers. The key to disrupting such punitive pushout is for educators to develop meaningful relationships with Black girls—connections that are grounded in cultural understanding and focused on helping Black girls develop their identities as valued individuals and contributors to the larger community. Such relationships, Morris argues, can shift Black girls' schooling from a punishment-oriented experience to one that is joyful, healing, and transformative.Along with her own research and experience, Morris explores the topic through in-depth conversations with three distinguished educators and clinical practitioners: Venus Evans-Winters, Janice Johnson Dias, and Kakenya Ntaiya, who provide insights about the challenges of educating Black girls and uplifting accounts of success in promoting their excellence and achievement.These conversations and takeaways for practice are essential guideposts for any teacher, school leader, and policymaker committed to creating learning environments that dispel damaging attitudes and practices and allow Black girls to flourish.
Author: Morris, Monique W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : ASCD, 2022
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Victor Lustig [electronic resource] : The Man Who Conned the World

The first account of one of history's most notorious con artists, Victor Lustig, written by acclaimed biographer Christopher Sandford. An Austro-Hungarian with a dark streak, Victor Lustig was a man of athletic good looks, with a taste for larceny and foreign intrigue. He spoke eight languages and went under nearly as many aliases in the course of a continent-hopping life that also saw him act as a double, or possibly triple, agent. Along the way, he found time to dupe an impressive variety of banks and casinos on both sides of the Atlantic; to escape from no fewer than five supposedly impregnable prisons; and to swindle Al Capone out of thousands of dollars, while living to tell the tale. Undoubtedly the greatest of his hoaxes was the sale, to a wealthy but gullible Parisian scrap-metal dealer, of the Eiffel Tower in 1921. In a narrative that thrills like a crime caper, bestselling biographer Christopher Sandford tells the whole story of the greatest conman of the twentieth century. AUTHOR: Christopher Sandford is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines on both sides of the Atlantic. He has written numerous biographies of music, film and sports stars, as well as Union Jack, a bestselling book on John F. Kennedy's special relationship with Great Britain described by the National Review as 'political history of a high order - the Kennedy book to beat'. Born and raised in England, Christopher currently lives in Seattle. 25 b/w illustrations
Author: Sandford, Christopher
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : The History Press, 2021
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M is for melanin / Tiffany Rose.

'M is for Melanin' is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABC and celebrates black children. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, black-positive messages, from E is for Empowerment, to L is for Lead to W is for Worthy.
Author: Rose, Tiffany
Published: London, England : Macmillan Children's Books, 2020.
Published: ©2019
34 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm

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The Gratitude Project [electronic resource] : How the Science of Thankfulness Can Rewire Our Brains for Resilience, Optimism, and the Greater Good

In our fractured, “me-first” world, the science and practice of thankfulness could be just the antidote we need.Gratitude is powerful: not only does it feel good, it’s also been proven to increase our well-being in myriad ways. The result of a multiyear collaboration between the Greater Good Science Center and Robert Emmons of the University of California, Davis, The Gratitude Project explores gratitude’s deep roots in human psychology—how it evolved and how it affects our brain—as well as the transformative impact it has on creating a meaningful life and a better world.With essays based on new findings from this original research and written by renowned positive psychologists and public figures, this important book delves deeply into the neuroscience and psychology of gratitude, and explores how thankfulness can be developed and applied, both personally and in communities large and small, for the benefit of all.With contributions from luminaries such as Sonja Lyubomirsky, W. Kamau Bell, Van Jones, and many more, this edited volume offers more than just platitudes—it offers a blueprint for a new and better world.
Author: Publications, New Harbinger
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : New Harbinger Publications, 2020
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Happy birthday Thomas / written by Helen Archer ; illustrated by Robin Davies ; based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry.

When Bertie won't race with Thomas and The Fat Controller sends him to the Steamworks, Thomas thinks he's not a Really Useful Engine anymore. But little does he know that The Fat Controller and the rest of Thomas' friends are planning a party to celebrate his birthday! Happy Birthday Thomas!
Author: Archer, Helen (Helen Olivia)
Published: London : Egmont UK Limited, 2020.
26 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 19 x 21 cm.
Thomas & friends

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Tundra habitats around the world / Phillip Simpson.

What would happen if the frozen Arctic completely melted? Certain plants and animals rely on the dry and cold tundra environments. The tundra habitat includes both the flat regions of the Arctic and the alpine heights of mountains. This habitat acts as a source of food and a climate suitable for the plants and animals that live there. Learn about the geography and resources of tundra habitats as well as how animals and people have adapted to and changed tundra environments. Explore this habitat's future and what people can do to help keep it safe.
Author: Simpson, Phillip W., 1971-
Published: Oxford : Raintree, [2020]
Published: ©2020
32 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 23 cm.
Exploring Earth's habitats

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Wings of Omen [electronic resource]

Sixth in the magical, action-packed shared-world series: “Thieves’ World® has grown into a real presence in the fantasy genre” (Fantasy-Faction). Under the rule of a humanoid race, the city of Sanctuary finds itself divided. Rebels and assassins stalk the shadows, bringing chaos to the streets—which is nothing new to the lawless locals. But even they will have to put aside their differences to unite against their common enemy. An accomplishment easier said than done in a city where everyone is out for themselves . . . Stories by Chris and Janet Morris, Robin W. Bailey, Diana L. Paxson, Diane Duane, C. J. Cherryh, Andrew J. Offutt, Lynn Abbey, and Robert Lynn Asprin add to the legend and lore of this “surprisingly rich and deep world” (Book Riot). “In the sixth book of the collection, the friction between the residents of Sanctuary and the invading Beysib heats up and makes for some exciting reading . . . Offutt’s character Shadowspawn gets some good coverage, and a few fresh new characters also get some play . . .” —Fantasy-Faction “‘The Hand That Feeds You’ [by Diane Duane] is one of the best stories in the entire collection to date.” —brianbookreviews.blogspot.com
Author: Farmer, Philip José
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy, 2020
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Thieves' World® ; 6

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Wake up, Thomas! : a slide and play book / written by Helen Archer ; illustrations by Robin Davies ; Thomas the Tank Engine & friends created by Britt Allcroft ; based on The railway series by The Reverend W. Awdry.

In this fun novelty book, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends have a busy day on the Island of Sodor. What will they see as they travel around? Where will they go? Slide the tabs to find out!
Author: Archer, Helen (Helen Olivia)
Published: London : Egmont Books UK Ltd, 2020.
12 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 19 cm.
Thomas & friends

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Tell Me the Truth About Life [electronic resource] : A National Poetry Day Anthology

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary, the Official National Poetry Day Collection. Curated and Introduced by Cerys Matthews. Tell Me the Truth About Life is an indispensable anthology which celebrates poetry’s power to tap into the truths that matter. Curated and introduced by Cerys Matthews, this collection draws on the wisdom of crowds: featuring poems nominated for their insight into truth by a range of ordinary and extraordinary people: from Britain’s first astronaut, Helen Sharman, to sporting heroes and world-famous musicians, teachers, artists and politicians.Their choices include contemporary work by Yrsa Daley-Ward, Warsan Shire and Kei Miller alongside classics by W H Auden, Emily Dickinson and Dylan Thomas. Here you will find poems to revive the spirit, ballads to mobilize and life-lines to hold you safe in the dark.Compiled for National Poetry Day’s twenty-fifth anniversary, Tell Me the Truth About Life is a book that reminds us we are never completely alone in our search to glimpse the truth.Containing nominations from a number of high-profile poetry lovers and poets, including Michael Morpurgo, Mark Gatiss, Alice Oswald and Helen Sharman, among others.
Author: Day, National Poetry
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Michael O'Mara, 2019
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The Human Swarm [electronic resource] : How Our Societies Arise, Thrive, and Fall

If a chimpanzee ventures into the territory of a different group, it will almost certainly be killed. But a New Yorker can fly to Los Angeles--or Borneo--with very little fear. Psychologists have done little to explain this: for years, they have held that our biology puts a hard upper limit--about 150 people--on the size of our social groups. But human societies are in fact vastly larger. How do we manage--by and large--to get along with each other? In this paradigm-shattering book, biologist Mark W. Moffett draws on findings in psychology, sociology and anthropology to explain the social adaptations that bind societies. He explores how the tension between identity and anonymity defines how societies develop, function, and fail. In the vein of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Sapiens, The Human Swarm reveals how mankind created sprawling civilizations of unrivaled complexity--and what it will take to sustain them.
Author: Moffett, Mark W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Basic Books, 2019
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York [electronic resource] : The Clockwork Ghost

National Book Award finalist Laura Ruby returns with the middle chapter in her epic alternate-history adventure—a journey that will test Tess, Theo, and Jaime and change their lives forever. It was only a few weeks ago that the Biedermann twins, Tess and Theo, along with their friend Jaime Cruz, followed the secrets of the Morningstarrs’ cipher further than anyone had in its century-and a-half history—and destroyed their beloved home in the process.But the Old York Cipher still isn’t solved. The demolition of 354 W. 73rd Street only revealed the next clue in the greatest mystery of the modern world, and if Tess, Theo, and Jaime want to discover what lies at the end of the puzzle laid into the buildings of New York by its brilliant, enigmatic architects, they will need to press on.But doing so could prove even more dangerous than they know. It is clear that the Morningstarr twins marshaled all the strange technology they had spent their lives creating in the construction of the Cipher, and that technology has its own plans for those who pursue it.It's also clear that Tess, Theo, and Jaime are not the only ones on the trail of the treasure. As enemies both known and unknown close in on them from all sides and the very foundations of the city seem to crumble around them, they will have to ask themselves how far they will go to change the unchangeable—and whether the price of knowing the secrets of the Morningstarrs is one they are willing to pay.
Author: Ruby, Laura
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Walden Pond Press, 2019
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York ; 2

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David Bowie Made Me Gay [electronic resource] : 100 Years of LGBT Music

From Sia to Elton John, from Billie Holiday to David Bowie, LGBT musicians have changed the course of modern music. But before their music – and the messages behind it – gained understanding and a place in the mainstream, how did the queer musicians of yesteryear fight to build foundations for those who would follow them? David Bowie Made Me Gay is the first book to cover the breadth of history of recorded music by and for the LGBT community.Darryl W. Bullock reveals the stories of both famous and lesser-known LGBT musicians, whose perseverance against the threat of persecution during decades of political and historical turmoil – including two world wars, Stonewall and the AIDS crisis – has led to some of the most significant and soul-searching music of the last century. Bullock chronicles these struggles through new interviews and archival reports, dating from the birth of jazz in the red-light district of New Orleans, through the rock 'n' roll years, Swinging '60s and disco days of the '70s, right up to modern pop, electronica and reggae. An entertaining treasure-trove of untold history for all music lovers, David Bowie Made Me Gay is an inspiring, nostalgic and provocative story of the right to be heard and the need to keep the fight for equality in the spotlight.
Author: Bullock, Darryl W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Bolinda audio, 2019
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The Angel's Mark [electronic resource] : Main

'A gorgeous book - rich, intelligent and dark in equal measure... Historical fiction at its most sumptuous.' Rory ClementsLONDON, 1590. Queen Elizabeth I's control over her kingdom is wavering. Amidst a tumultuous backdrop of Spanish plotters, Catholic heretics and foreign wars threatening the country's fragile stability, the body of a small boy is found in the City of London, with strange marks that no one can explain.When idealistic physician Nicholas Shelby finds another body displaying the same marks only days later, he becomes convinced that a killer is at work, preying on the weak and destitute of London.Determined to find out who is behind these terrible murders, Nicholas is joined in his investigations by Bianca, a mysterious tavern keeper. As more bodies are discovered, the pair find themselves caught in the middle of a sinister plot. With the killer still at large, and Bianca in terrible danger, Nicholas's choice seems impossible - to save Bianca, or save himself...
Author: Perry, S. W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Corvus, 2018
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Churchill's Bestiary [electronic resource] : His Life Through Animals

'From beak to tail feather and from flipper to fin, this is a book that will long be known, read and savoured.' James W. Muller, Chairman of the Board of Academic Advisers of the International Churchill SocietyWinston Churchill was known for his great love for and admiration of animals. In fact, one of Churchill’s key characteristics was his fascination with the animal kingdom – creatures of all sorts were a crucial element in his existence. He was amused, intrigued and enchanted by, sometimes even besotted with a vast menagerie, from his pet budgerigar, dogs, cats, fish, butterflies, to his own lion, leopard and white kangaroos kept at London Zoo, and even more unusual species. Dwelling amid flora and fauna was Churchill’s ideal form of existence – ‘The world would be better off if it were inhabited only by animals’ – and he signed his letters home as a boy ‘The Pussy Cat’. In this fascinating book, Dr Piers Brendon looks deeper into Churchill’s love of the animal kingdom, and at how animals played such a large part in his everyday life. We encounter the paradox of the animal-loving-hunter: he hunts foxes yet keeps them as pets, he likes fishing but loves fish; along with the man who used analogies to animals time and time again in his speeches and writings. The picture that emerges shows another side to the great man, showcasing his wit, wisdom and wayward genius from a different perspective and shedding new and fascinating light on the man voted The Greatest Briton.
Author: Brendon, Piers
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Michael O'Mara, 2018
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Churchill's Bestiary [electronic resource] : His Life Through Animals

'From beak to tail feather and from flipper to fin, this is a book that will long be known, read and savoured.' James W. Muller, Chairman of the Board of Academic Advisers of the International Churchill SocietyWinston Churchill was known for his great love for and admiration of animals. In fact, one of Churchill's key characteristics was his fascination with the animal kingdom - creatures of all sorts were a crucial element in his existence. He was amused, intrigued and enchanted by, sometimes even besotted with a vast menagerie, from his pet budgerigar, dogs, cats, fish, butterflies, to his own lion, leopard and white kangaroos kept at London Zoo, and even more unusual species. Dwelling amid flora and fauna was Churchill's ideal form of existence - 'The world would be better off if it were inhabited only by animals' - and he signed his letters home as a boy 'The Pussy Cat'.In this fascinating book, Dr Piers Brendon looks deeper into Churchill's love of the animal kingdom, and at how animals played such a large part in his everyday life. We encounter the paradox of the animal-loving-hunter: he hunts foxes yet keeps them as pets, he likes fishing but loves fish; along with the man who used analogies to animals time and time again in his speeches and writings. The picture that emerges shows another side to the great man, showcasing his wit, wisdom and wayward genius from a different perspective and shedding new and fascinating light on the man voted The Greatest Briton.
Author: Brendon, Piers
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Michael O'Mara, 2018
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The Digital Marketing Handbook [electronic resource] : A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Websites That Sell

Written to help marketers -- from the Fortune 1000 and SMBs to small business owners and solopreneurs -- turn their websites from cost centers into profit centers, The Digital Marketing Handbook teaches a proven model and process for turning websites from mere “online billboards” to assets that generate a steady stream of clicks, conversion, leads, opt-ins, and orders.Whether you are a pure e-commerce business, brick-and-mortar, or hybrid, after reading this book, readers will be able to:Convert your website from a cost center to a profit centerAvoid the most common Internet marketing mistakes that cause people to fail onlineStart and run a successful Internet business out of their home either in their spare time or full-timeSave thousands of dollars on the launch and operation of their Internet marketing businessCreate or source a line of profitable products that can be sold onlineBuild a large and responsive opt-in email listMaster Google Ad Words, Facebook advertising, and dozens of other traffic-generating tacticsProduce brand awareness and generate leads with Snapchat, Instagram, Periscope, Meerkat, Pinterest, and other social mediaMaximize their open rates, click-through rates, conversions, and salesStart generating sales online within the next 90 days
Author: Bly, Robert W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Entrepreneur Press, 2018
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Brief answers to the big questions / Stephen Hawking.

Wide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, passionately argued, and infused with his characteristic humour, 'Brief Answers to the Big Questions', the final book from one of the greatest minds in history, is a personal view on the challenges we face as a human race, and where we, as a planet, are heading next.
Author: Hawking, S. W. (Stephen William), 1942-2018
Published: London : John Murray, 2018.
xxiii, 232 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm

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A Higher Loyalty [electronic resource] : Truth, Lies, and Leadership

In his forthcoming book, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest-stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of power, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.Mr. Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. He previously served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, and the U.S. deputy attorney general in the administration of President George W. Bush. From prosecuting the Mafia and Martha Stewart to helping change the Bush administration's policies on torture and electronic surveillance, overseeing the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation as well as ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, Comey has been involved in some of the most consequential cases and policies of recent history.
Author: Comey, James
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Macmillan Digital Audio, 2018
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Stolen Identity [electronic resource] : Unabridged

A criminal that seems to be straight out of a Sherlock Holmes novel is out to get brother detectives Frank and Joe in the sixteenth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series. An original Sherlock Holmes manuscript was stolen from the Bayport Museum and now pages keep showing up in Frank and Joe’s things: their lockers, menus, even the backseat of their car. It’s clear someone is out to frame them. But who could it be? The boys try their usual means of deduction, but everything leads to a dead end. They just keep finding unsuspecting people who were paid to hide the pages by a mysterious third party. Frank recognizes this tactic—it’s exactly what Moriarty would do to throw off Sherlock Holmes. So the brothers decide to use one of Sherlock’s signature ideas: The Baker Street Irregulars. Though instead of street kids, Frank and Joe use a group of skateboarding tweens to keep their eyes and ears open around town. It’s a battle of wits as the brother detectives try to clear their name. But this Moriarty wannabe always seems to be one step ahead. Can the Hardy boys find the real culprit before it’s too late?
Author: Dixon, Franklin W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Oasis Audio, 2018
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Hardy Boys Adventures ; 16

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The Westing Game [electronic resource]

A Newbery Medal WinnerA bizarre chain of events begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of Samuel W. Westing’s will. And though no one knows why the eccentric, game-loving millionaire has chosen a virtual stranger—and a possible murderer—to inherit his vast fortune, on things for sure: Sam Westing may be dead…but that won’t stop him from playing one last game! Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award An ALA Notable Book "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." —The New York Times Book Review"A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges—a demanding but rewarding book." —The Horn Book
Author: Raskin, Ellen
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Listening Library, 2017
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The Frontiersman [electronic resource]

THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY The first book in a magnificent new series by America’s bestselling Western writer: here is the towering saga of Breckenridge Wallace, a new breed of intrepid pioneer who helped forge a path through the wild American frontier… THE FRONTIERSMAN In Tennessee, 17-year-old Breckinridge Wallace knew the laws of nature. When his life was in danger, he showed a fearless instinct to fight back. Killing a thug who was sent to kill him got Breckinridge exiled from his Smoky Mountain home. Brutally wounding an Indian attacker earned him an enemy for life… Now, from the bustling streets of St. Louis to the vast stillness of the Missouri headwaters, Breckinridge is discovering a new world of splendor, violence, promise and betrayal. Most off all, he is clawing his way to manhood behind the law of the gun. Because the trouble he left in Tennessee won’t let him go. A killer stalks his every move. And by the time he joins a dangerous expedition, Breckenridge has only had a small taste of the blood, horror and violence he must face next—to make his way to a new frontier…
Author: Johnstone, William W.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Pinnacle, 2017
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The Frontiersman ; 1

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