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La germana gran
By Jesús Lana. 2017
De Kentucky a Barcelona, La germana gran és un viatge d’anada i tornada entre unes vides que estan en parèntesi.…
Un trajecte cap al mal i la venjança, però també a l’amor, la sort i a l’indret de l’ànima on es tanquen les ferides. No et refiïs dels estranys... Quan en Mat veu entrar la noia d’ulls negres al bar on malgasta les hores de periodista en atur, separat i en caiguda lliure, poc es pensa que la desconeguda el pot ajudar. I més encara si, de fet, és aquesta americana enigmàtica la que demana ajuda. I que, al capdavall, prou podria ser que ni ella ni el que li demana siguin ben bé el que semblen.Mala lluna
By David Marín. 2015
QUAN LA LLUNA MIRA A PONENT... EL CRIM DE L'OBSERVATORI DEL MONTSEC, ON EL CEL ÉS MÉS NEGRE. Misterioses llums…
al firmament; una constel·lació de personatges singulars; un telescopi que, inexplicablement, està orientat cap a Amaltea, la cinquena lluna de Júpiter... Un dels astrònoms de l'observatori del Montsec hi ha aparegut mort. Entre Lleida, Balaguer i la vall d'Àger, durant deu dies, el sergent Rull, l'agent Núria Riu i el caporal Coscubiela s'enfrontaran a un dels casos més insòlits de les seves carreres. I en Rull, a més, hi deixarà un trosset de pell. Perquè tal com diu en Cosqui, «ens dediquem a explorar el cosmos quan encara no coneixem l'ànima humana».La globalització, els recursos del planeta, la societat de la informació entre d'altres són els temes tractats en aquest llibre…
per Joan Majó. «Quan s'acabi la crisi, ens quedarà la realitat». Aquest llibre ha estat escrit pensant en aquesta realitat I plantejar com ens hi adaptarem, des de la seguretat que serà més nova del que ens podíem pensar. Intenta donar algunes respostes a la pregunta que ens farem d’aquí a un temps: «La crisi ha passat; i ara què?». Aquesta nova realitat serà molt diferent de la que teníem abans, tant durant els anys d’explosió de la crisi com en la gestació prèvia. seria un gran error pensar que conceptes, idees, conviccions i fórmules que han estat útils, i fins i tot molt útils, ara fa uns anys puguin continuar servint-nos.The Judith Lennox Wartime Collection: Three compelling wartime novels in one omnibus edition
By Judith Lennox. 2005
The Judith Lennox Wartime Collection is an unforgettable omnibus of three mesmerising novels set during the First and Second World…
Wars: The Secret Years, The Shadow Child and All My Sisters. A beautiful collection of wartime novels not to be missed by fans of Katherine Webb, Lucinda Riley and Rachel Hore.The Secret Years:During the golden summer of 1914, four young people play in the gardens of Drakesden Abbey. When an ancient Blythe family heirloom disappears an uncontrollable chain of events is set in motion. The passions and enmities of the four friends intensifies in the passing years, and they have to experience tragedy and betrayal before the heirloom makes its reappearance and, with it, a new hope for the future.The Shadow Child:On the eve of the First World War, fourteen-year-old Alix Gregory is holidaying in France with the Lanchbury family. When two-year-old Charlie Lanchbury disappears whilst Alix is looking after him, she is blamed and cannot escape from the resulting fallout. Through her marriage and the birth of her son she finds happiness, yet she is haunted by the loss of her baby cousin. As the years pass and the world descends into the horrors of war once more, the question remains: will Charlie Lanchbury ever be found?All My Sisters:In the tumultuous years before the First World War, four sisters seek to fulfil their ambitions. Pretty Iris dreams of a grand marriage, quiet Marianne meets the love of her life, and passionate Eva longs for independence. Only Clemency, caring for her invalid mother, remains tied to the family home. Years pass and the war changes the lives of all the sisters as they endeavour to discover love at last.Over Bethnal Green: An unforgettable and romantic WWII saga set in the East End
By Sally Worboyes. 2000
'She brings the East End to life' Barbara WindsorIn the East End, war brings gas masks and the terrifying prospect…
of air raids . . .Jessie Warner has married Tom Smith and their baby is almost due. Settling down into their new home in Bethnal Green, Jessie looks forward to her new life - even though Tom is continually getting into mischief that borders on the downright criminal. But then the grim outside world intrudes. When war begins and Tom is called up almost at once, Jessie is left to cope with the baby alone. Jessie's twin, Hannah, has been recruited to help at Bletchley Park and, immersed in her work decoding German messages, has no idea of Jessie's desperation.But things are about to get worse. When Tom does a runner and goes AWOL, Jessie will be left in a dire situation . . .A compelling and unforgettable WWII saga, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Katie Flynn and Kitty Neale.Match Up
By Sandra Brown, John Sandford, Peter James, David Morrell, Lisa Scottoline, Christopher Rice, Kathy Reichs, Lee Child, Andrew Gross, Lisa Jackson, Charlaine Harris, Diana Gabaldon, Steve Berry, Karin Slaughter, Gayle Lynds, Lara Adrian, Eric Van Lustbader, Val McDermid, Nelson DeMille, C. J. Box, J. A. Jance, Michael Kortya. 2017
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ... Lee Child's Jack Reacher will team up with Kathy Reichs' Temperance Brennan to unmask…
a cunning killer. Val McDermid's Tony Hill and Carol Jordan work with Peter James's Roy Grace on a very unusual murder case.These are just some of the never-before-seen pairings in Match Up - a brand new collaboration between the world's famous crime writers. Edited be international bestseller Lee Child, this exclusive page-turning anthology promises the same thrills and chills brought to you by the previous collection, Face Off. Read on for the full list of author and character pairings:Diana Gabaldon's Claire Randall Fraser + Steve Berry's Cotton MaloneLisa Scottoline's Bennie Rosato + Nelson DeMille's John Corey Sandra Brown's Lee Coburn + C.J. Box's Joe PickettKathy Reichs's Temperance Brennan + Lee Child's Jack ReacherVal McDermid's Tony Hill + Peter James's Roy GraceCharlaine Harris's Harper Connelly + Andrew Gross's Ty HauckGayle Lynds's Liz Sansborough + David Morrell's RamboKarin Slaughter's Jeffrey Tolliver + Michael Koryta's Lincoln PerryLara Adrian's Lucan Thorne + Christopher RiceJ.A. Jance's Ali Reynolds + Eric Van Lustbader's Bravo ShawLisa Jackson's Regan Pescoli + John Sandford's Lucas DavenportSleep Better: The Science And The Myths
By Shane Pascoe, Graham Law. 2017
Scientific research into sleep has dramatically increased during the past decade, with greater understanding of the hormonal and brain activity…
during sleep which has a key influence on your health and wellbeing. This expert, accessible book presents a combination of sleep hygiene, evidence-based techniques, psychological skills, and mindfulness practices to help improve your sleep. It examines common myths and stereotypes which may damage your chances of sleeping well, and gives tips for dealing with your sleep problems effectively. Topics include:How much sleep you really needSleep quality and quantityUnderlying issues, such as stressful life events, depression and anxietyPhysical clinical problems, such as snoring, sleep apnea and asthmaPerpetuating factors of sleep issues such as habits, perceptions, attributions, beliefs and thoughtsInsomnia - wired and tiredPsychoeducation to help with sleep problems, with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT; CBT-I, along with stimulus control, sleep/bed restriction therapy, worry time, and paradoxical intention Sleep hygiene, such as de-cluttering, eating, regular behaviours, exercise. Behavioural sleep interventions for parents with babies and young children Practical application of mindfulnessThe Dying Squad
By Adam Simcox. 2021
'One of those books that fizzes with life' - STUART TURTON, Costa First Novel Award winner'Fresh, inventive and funny, The…
Dying Squad is superbly plotted and packs an emotional heft rarely seen in a debut' - MW CRAVEN, CWA Gold Dagger Award winner DYING IS HELL . . . SOLVING YOUR OWN MURDER IS PURGATORYWhen Detective Inspector Joe Lazarus storms a Lincolnshire farmhouse, he expects to bring down a notorious drug gang; instead, he discovers his own dead body and a spirit guide called Daisy-May. She's there to enlist him to the Dying Squad, a spectral police force made up of the recently deceased. Joe soon realises there are fates far worse than death. To escape being stuck in purgatory, he must solve his own murder. A task made all the more impossible when his memories start to fade.Reluctantly partnering with Daisy-May, Joe faces dangers from both the living and the dead in the quest to find his killer - before they kill again.Recruits are loving THE DYING SQUAD:'Whip-smart, fresh with a dash of dark humour, The Dying Squad is a wildly entertaining read. Highly recommended' - ADAM HAMDY, Sunday Times bestselling author'Adam has crafted something unique with The Dying Squad, mashing fantasy and crime together in a way I've not seen before . . . I'm sure it will be a huge success' - JAMES OSWALD, author of the Sunday Times bestselling Inspector McLean series'Funny, creepy and compelling' - ANNA STEPHENS, acclaimed author of Godblind 'Grim, wry and inventive, a twisting tale with both guts and heart. Never has Lincolnshire seemed more desolate, or more menacing' - DAVID WRAGG, The Black HawksAl escenario: Serie Magia del revés - Nº3 (Magia del revés #Volumen 3)
By Sarah Mlynowski. 2017
Siguen las aventuras en la Escuela de Magia. Cuidado...¡la magia está en el aire! Nory y sus amigos de la…
clase de Magia del Revés nunca permiten que nada los detenga. ¡Y menos ahora que se acerca el concurso de talentos de la escuela! Por eso, cuando Ellitott sospecha que una espía pretende desvelar los secretos de su actuación para perjudicarlos, el grupo unirá todas sus fuerzas para salir al escenario y llenarlo de magia.Charlie i la fàbrica de xocolata
By Roald Dahl. 1964
A Charlie i la fàbrica de xocolata, Roald Dahl ens ofereix, de manera viva i sensible, una història meravellosa, intrigant…
i sorprenent. El senyor Wonka, propietari d'una fàbrica de xocolata, ha amagat cinc bitllets d'or dins cinc xocolatines. En Charlie té la sort de trobar un d'aquests fabulosos premis. Gràcies a aquesta troballa, la seva vida i la de la seva família canviarà.La planta mil 3. Cel infinit (La planta mil #Volumen 3)
By Katharine McGee. 2018
Quan ho tens tot, pots perdre-ho tot. Benvinguts de nou a la ciutat de Nova York, l’any 2119. A la…
glamurosa supertorre de mil plantes que s’alça al cor de Manhattan, milions de persones fan una vida esquitxada pels escàndols: amors prohibits, antigues venjances, somnis impossibles... La Leda, en Watt, la Rylin, l’Avery i la Calliope pugnen per evitar que surtin a la llum els seus secret més amagats, uns secrets que amenacen amb destruir-ho tot i empènyer les seves idíl·liques existències al buit.La part fosca
By Gillian Flynn. 2009
Una història additiva i formidablement escrita que, a través del misteri, indaga en el paper de la memòria i ens…
capfica als sentiments més crus de l'ànima humana. Un thriller com només Gillian Flynn, la autora de Perduda, és capaç. La petita Libby Day, de set anys, va aconseguir fugir quan la seva família va ser brutalment assassinada en un ritual satànic i, més tard, va declarar que l’assassí era el seu germà gran, en Ben. Al cap de vint-i-cinc anys, quan el drama sembla superat, el passat truca a la porta de la Libby: els membres d’un club de fanàtics dels crims famosos estan decidits a desemmascarar l’autèntic responsable d’aquell episodi esfereïdor, ja que estan convençuts de la innocència d’en Ben. I volen que ella els ajudi.El árbol muy muy lejano 1. El bosque encantado (El árbol muy muy lejano #Volumen 1)
By Enid Blyton. 2018
Acompaña a nuestros amigos Joe, Beth y Frannie en esta aventura llena de duendes, magia y misterios. Los clásicos inolvidables…
de Enid Blyton. A dos pasos de su nueva casa, en el Bosque Encantado, Joe, Beth y Frannie acaban de descubrir un árbol mágico. Los duendes les han advertido muy seriamente que no trepen hasta la copa, porque en ella se esconden mundos desconocidos, algunos preciosos, pero otros extraños y misteriosos. ¿Adivináis qué harán los tres hermanos en cuanto tengan ocasión?Casa gran
By Nicole Krauss. 2010
Després de l'èxit internacional de La història de l'amor, Nicole Krauss ha aconseguit amb Casa gran una novel·la inoblidable, exquisidament…
escrita, sobre la pèrdua i el sentit, sobre la memòria i sobre el que anem deixant enrere a mesura que vivim, i també sobre tot allò que potser podrem llegar als que vindran rere nosaltres. Durant vint-i-cinc anys, una solitària novel·lista americana ha estat escrivint en l'escriptori que li va deixar un poeta xilè que poc després va desaparèixer a mans de la policia secreta de Pinochet. Fins que, un dia, una noia que afirma que és filla d'ell, la va a veure i demana d'endur-se'l. A l'altra banda de l'oceà, a Londres, un home descobreix un secret terrible sobre la seva dona, a punt de morir. I a Jerusalem, un antiquari recupera de mica en mica l'estudi que tenia el seu pare a Budapest, espoliat pels nazis l'any 1944. Només li falta un objecte per completar-lo. Laconnexió entre aquestes històries i d'altres que formen aquesta novel·la elegíaca passa per aquell escriptori, un moble on es diposita tot allò que en algun moment ha tingut un sentit decisiu en la vida dels protagonistes. Ressenyes:«Una de les novel·les més importants d'Amèrica i una sensació literària internacional.»The New York Times Book ReviewStrife's Bane: Shattered Kingdoms: Book 3 (Shattered Kingdoms #3)
By Evie Manieri. 2018
'I loved these characters, even though I knew it was going to hurt. Heart-wrenching. Poignant. Lovely' - Brandon Sanderson The…
final instalment of the heart-breaking Shattered Kingdoms series.In the south, the Shadari rebels have thrown off their Norlander oppressors and are struggling to rebuild their desert kingdom - but King Daryan is about to discover a secret cabal that has been working against everything he is trying to do.Lahlil Eotan has left her great victory in Norland behind her in the hopes of reuniting with King Jachad of the Nomas - before his transformation into a god separates them for ever. But somehow she's acquired a travelling companion in the form of one Rho Arregador, who won't let her forget her role in the Shadar's predicament or in her sister Isa's chilling transformation.But Daryan is facing more than treachery and plague: an ancient enemy with unimaginable powers is sailing towards him, determined to claim his country and his people as her own.'Inventive . . . absorbing and rewarding' - Kirkus on The Shattered KingdomsBelladonna (MacLehose Press Editions #2)
By Daša Drndic. 2012
"Belladonna is brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable . . . One of the truly outstanding novels of recent years" EILEEN BATTERSBY,…
Los Angeles Review of Books** Winner of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation 2018**** Shortlisted for the inaugural E.B.R.D. Prize for Literature **** Shortlisted for the Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize **An excoriating work of fiction that references the twentieth century's darkest hoursAndreas Ban is a writer and a psychologist, an intellectual proper, but his world has been falling apart for years. When he retires with a miserable pension and finds out that he is ill, he gains a new perspective on the debris of his life and the lives of his friends. In defying illness and old age, Andreas Ban is cynical and powerful, and in his unravelling of his own past and the lives of others, he uncompromisingly lays bare a gamut of taboos. Andreas Ban stands for a true hero of our times; a castaway intellectual of a society which subdues every critical thought under the guise of political correctness. Belladonna addresses some of the twentieth century's worst human atrocities in a powerful fusion of fiction and reality, the hallmark of one of Europe's finest contemporary writers.Translated from the Croatian by Celia HawkesworthThe Lie of the Land: ‘A very good read indeed' Matt Haig
By Amanda Craig. 2017
A GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, EVENING STANDARD, SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR.' A very good…
read indeed' Matt Haig'Terrific, page-turning, slyly funny' India Knight'As satisfying a novel as I have read in years' Sarah PerryQuentin and Lottie Bredin, like many modern couples, can't afford to divorce. Having lost their jobs in the recession, they can't afford to go on living in London; instead, they must downsize and move their three children to a house in a remote part of Devon. Arrogant and adulterous, Quentin can't understand why Lottie is so angry; devastated and humiliated, Lottie feels herself to have been intolerably wounded.Mud, mice and quarrels are one thing - but why is their rent so low? What is the mystery surrounding their unappealing new home? The beauty of the landscape is ravishing, yet it conceals a dark side involving poverty, revenge, abuse and violence which will rise up to threaten them.Sally Verity, happily married but unhappily childless knows a different side to country life, as both a Health Visitor and a sheep farmer's wife; and when Lottie's innocent teenage son Xan gets a zero-hours contract at a local pie factory, he sees yet another. At the end of their year, the lives of all will be changed for ever. A suspenseful black comedy, this is a rich, compassionate and enthralling novel in its depiction of the English countryside, and the potentially lethal interplay between money and marriage.You Will Pay
By Lisa Jackson. 2017
From the New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, a novel of deadly secrets casting long shadows...perfect for fans of…
Karen Rose and Lisa Gardner. 'She is one of the best' Harlan Coben, No.1 New York Times bestselling author It starts as a prank - a way to blow off steam after a long summer at Camp Horseshoe. Monica O'Neal has it coming, and no one will really get hurt... Twenty years later, detective Lucas Dalton is investigating the discovery of human remains at the old campsite. Lucas worked there during the infamous summer when two girls went missing. That's why he's called five former counsellors back to town - including Bernadette Warden, the woman Lucas has never forgotten. Each one knows something about that terrible night. And as they reunite, a new horror unfolds. First comes a simple, terrifying message: YOU WILL PAY Then, the dying starts 'Shiveringly good suspense!' Lisa Gardner on You Don't Want to Know Lisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy-five novels. She has over twenty million copies of her books in print in nineteen languages. She lives with her family and three rambunctious dogs in the Pacific Northwest. mulhollandbooks.co.uk lisajackson.com Twitter @MulhollandUK @readlisajackson FB: /lisajacksonfansMummin' It: Tips, Hacks & Advice on the Wins and Woes of Modern Motherhood
By Harriet Shearsmith, Toby Ltd. 2021
Mummin' It is like a chat with a friend over coffee - a celebration of imperfect motherhood from award-winning parenting…
blogger Harriet Shearsmith (@tobyandroo). Packed with parenting hacks, it's a refreshing handbook for making a busy life easier every day.With busy parents in mind, Mummin' It is full of time-saving tricks and bite-size chunks of information - try Harriet's speedy ideas to help you get stylish in five minutes flat, use the fail-safe meal plans to figure out what to cook on a wet Wednesday, and create age-appropriate chores to instil independence in your child.Chapters on Food, Home, Travel, Body & Beauty and Life cover all aspects of what makes a family tick and offer down-to-earth practical advice and survival tips to help your home function more smoothly. Can you minimise stress when travelling with your kids? How do you keep your style while keeping it real? How do you get your kids to eat anything? Harriet offers her own take on these everyday situations and brings you real-life guidance.Twochubbycubs Fast and Filling: 100 Delicious Slimming Recipes
By Paul Anderson, James Anderson. 2020
*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*THIS IS 2CC'S MUST-HAVE SECOND SERVING OF DELICIOUS SLIMMING RECIPES - FULL OF FLAVOUR, FAST TO MAKE…
AND FILLING - ALL 500 CALORIES OR LESS! Fast and Filling, is the second cookbook from Sunday Times bestselling authors, the twochubbycubs - packed 100 more tasty slimming recipes, all under 500 calories, beautifully photographed and easy to make - these meals and snacks are designed to help with your weight loss and ensure you save precious time in the kitchen too - whether that's through meals cooked in minutes, or dinner ideas that can be scaled up and batch cooked for later. What to expect: - All recipes are calorie counted with clear indications of portions and prep and cook timings + flavour and cooking tips.- 2CC store cupboard essentials.- Recipe symbols throughout: easy to scale, quick to make, good for lunches, freeze well, dairy-free, gluten-free, veggie and vegan + smart swaps - ideas to make each recipe work for your dietary requirements. - Simple, affordable, family-friendly ingredients. - Chapters include: Bangin' Breakfasts, Minute Meals (for those in a hurry!), One Pan, Low & Slow, Tighten the Belt (for pre-pay day!), Fakeaways and Sweet Treats. - Miniblogs of signature silliness with each recipe - James and Paul will give you a newfound confidence to get cooking and have you laughing along the road to weight loss!