The Opal Desert is the story of three women from different generations with unresolved issues in their lives who meet in the fictitious NSW town of Opal Lake. Kerrie, in her 40s, has just lost her famous sculptor husband who had been the centre of her existence and for whom she made many sacrifices and she now finds her life has lost direction. Shirley, approaching 80, was betrayed by her lover many years before and has retreated from the world, becoming a recluse living in an underground dugout. Anna, 19, has a promising athletic career but is torn between the commitment to her sport, or enjoying life like other young people. The friendship that develops between these three women, who meet in the strangely beautiful but desolate landscape of the opal fields, helps them resolve and come to terms with the next stage of their lives.

D.H. Lawrence's first travel book and an important insight into the roots of his literary genius. In 1912, a young D.H. Lawrence left England for the first time and travelled to northern Italy. He spent nearly a year on the shores of Lake Garda, lodged in elegantly decaying houses set amid lemon groves and surrounded by the fading life of traditional Italy. This is a travel book unlike any other, where landscapes and people are backdrops to Lawrence's deeper wanderings - into philosophy, opinion, life, nature, religion and the fate of man. With sensuous descriptions of late harvests, darkening days and fragile ancient traditions, Twilight in Italy is suffused with nostalgia and premonition. For, looming over the idyll of rural Italy hover dark spectres: the arrival of the industrial age and the brewing storm of World War I, upheavals that would change the face of Europe forever.

D.H. Lawrence's first travel book and an important insight into the roots of his literary genius. In 1912, a young D.H. Lawrence left England for the first time and travelled to northern Italy. He spent nearly a year on the shores of Lake Garda, lodged in elegantly decaying houses set amid lemon groves and surrounded by the fading life of traditional Italy. This is a travel book unlike any other, where landscapes and people are backdrops to Lawrence's deeper wanderings - into philosophy, opinion, life, nature, religion and the fate of man. With sensuous descriptions of late harvests, darkening days and fragile ancient traditions, Twilight in Italy is suffused with nostalgia and premonition. For, looming over the idyll of rural Italy hover dark spectres: the arrival of the industrial age and the brewing storm of World War I, upheavals that would change the face of Europe forever.

Instant Sunday Times Bestseller "Wickedly funny." -People "A gleeful satir[e]." -Sunday Times "Ferociously entertaining."-Good Housekeeping (UK) With the bite of The White Lotus and the family dynamics of Succession, What a Way to Go is an uproarious and satirical whodunnit about people behaving badly-and perhaps finally getting their just deserts-from the author of the mega-bestseller How to Kill Your Family. When Anthony Wistern died, he expected his family to make a bit more of a fuss about it. Especially after he'd died in such dramatic fashion: skewered by an exorbitantly expensive party decoration in the private lake of his Cotswold's manor house at his sixtieth birthday party, surrounded by the people for whom he most loved flaunting his wealth. And now even death has disappointed him; instead of Heaven or Hell or an empty void, Anthony's soul is stuck in a strange kind of purgatory while he tries to figure out who killed him-before he is finally released from this interminably exasperating waiting room. Olivia Wistern knows she should probably try to appear at least a little upset about her husband's death, but she honestly can't be bothered. As usual, he's left behind an unbelievable mess-financially, socially, personally-that she's going to have to clean up. Their four grown children will be of absolutely no help; she shouldn't have let them become so hopelessly spoiled. And is it just her, or are the police and their "murder investigation" intentionally getting underfoot? There's no shortage of people who hated Anthony, so can't they look for a killer somewhere other than her house? While the Wisterns are more concerned about the fate of their money than the fate of their patriarch, one internet sleuth is highly interested in Anthony Wistern's death. She isn't about to let the opportunity to create a sure-to-be smash true crime podcast pass by, not when the murder was committed mere yards away, and not when she has her own history with the victim. She'll make her name and her own fortune off Anthony's death one way or another, whatever it takes. . . .

Get ready to be hooked by the fifth thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery from the million-copy-selling crime writer: DC Smith is recuperating. Then an unexpected call sends him to Belfast... 'Ensconced in Kings Lake, in the company of Smith and his team, I didn't want to leave.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'The books are comforting, the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping.' THE TIMES Two weeks of rest and recuperation - that's what the doctor ordered. Detective Sergeant DC Smith could listen to some music, make some of his own and maybe even catch up on his reading; he is almost looking forward to it. And then there is a knock on the door. It's only his next-door neighbour but it is the beginning of a sequence of events that will bring him face to face with some of the darkest episodes and the most dangerous people from his own past. Smith has done countless investigations, but this time it's personal. ------------------------------- Readers love A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series ***** Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending. ***** Where has Peter Grainger been my whole life? ***** An excellent, intelligent and believable crime series which just gets better. ***** Engaging characters, intriguing plots and occasional humour make for a page-turning red. ***** I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best!

Perfektes Geschenk für Hundemütter: Überraschen Sie den Hundeliebhaber in Ihrem Leben mit dieser herzerwärmenden "Best Dog Mum Ever"-Decke. Es ist die perfekte Mischung aus Humor und Wärme für alle stolzen Haustiereltern Tolles Geschenk für jeden Anlass: Durchdacht, gemütlich und voller Persönlichkeit. Diese Decke drückt die Liebe zwischen einer Hundemutter und ihrem Welpen perfekt aus – wärmt sicher sowohl Herzen als auch Pfoten. Perfekt für Geburtstage, Weihnachten, Muttertag oder einfach so – diese Decke ist das ultimative Geschenk für Hundemütter. Schenken Sie Komfort und Hundeliebe Bedeutungsvolles Design für Hundemütter: Das Design verfügt über ein entzückendes Patchwork mit verspielten Zitaten wie "Dogs bless this home", "Life is better with my dogs" und "I prefer dogs over people", was es mehr als nur eine Decke macht – es ist ein Persönlichkeitsstück. Egal, ob Sie für sich selbst kaufen oder sie an einen hundeliebenden Freund verschenken, diese Decke zaubert sicher ein Lächeln und Wärme. Deckengröße: 132 x 157 cm Mehrzweckdecke: Geeignet für alle Jahreszeiten, drinnen und draußen. Nicht nur ideal für das tägliche Büro- und Heimleben sowie Geschäftsreisen, sondern auch perfekt als Nickerchendecke, Autodecke, Laken und für Camping im Freien 【Zufriedenheitsgarantie】 - Kaufen Sie mit Vertrauen. Wir versprechen, dass Sie mit Ihrer Bestellung zufrieden sein werden. Wir werden Ihre Hundemama Geschenkdecke sorgfältig herstellen und verpacken. Wenn Sie jedoch auf Probleme stoßen, zögern Sie nicht, uns zu kontaktieren, und wir werden Ihnen eine zufriedenstellende Lösung bieten

A few months before the Russia-Ukraine war started, Patrick rode a motorbike from Moscow to the Caucasus across the Cossack Plains and went up Mount Elbrus on a snow scooter. From Orthodox-Christian Russia in the Moscow area to the Muslim South to finally end up in Sochi at the Black Sea Coast. Before that he tested Covid19 rules in various European countries, causing Patrick to re-name the place 'Coronistan'. He also updated some of his previous travel stories in earthquake Italy, went to a wedding in New Zealand, rode with Vikings in Georgia, searched for vultures in the Pyrenees, experienced a culture shock in Shanghai, sweated away in England's Lake District and enjoyed the high roads in Switzerland. The many people Patrick meets make the stories come alive. Hop on board for an enjoyable journey across the landscapes and history of many countries. Travel is food for thought so you'll get plenty of that when you read these stories.

Ecologist Anne LaBastille created the life that many people dream about. When she and her husband divorced, she needed a place to live. Through luck and perseverance, she found the ideal spot: a 20-acre parcel of land in the Adirondack mountains, where she built the cozy, primitive log cabin that became her permanent home. Miles from the nearest town, LaBastille had to depend on her wits, ingenuity, and the help of generous neighbors for her survival. In precise, poetic language, she chronicles her adventures on Black Bear Lake, capturing the power of the landscape, the rhythms of the changing seasons, and the beauty of nature’s many creatures. Most of all, she captures the struggle to balance her need for companionship and love with her desire for independence and solitude. Woodswoman is not simply a book about living in the wilderness, it is a book about living that contains a lesson for us all.

Return to the close-knit, resilient community of Beartown with this “engrossing page-turner” (Woman’s World) about first loves, second chances, and last goodbyes—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove. Over the course of two weeks, everything in Beartown will change. Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it. The destruction caused by a ferocious late-summer storm reignites the old rivalry between Beartown and the neighboring town of Hed, a rivalry which has always been fought through their ice hockey teams. Maya Andersson and Benji Ovich, two young people who left in search of a better life, come home and joyfully reunite with their closest childhood friends. There is a new sense of optimism and purpose in the town, embodied in the impressive new ice rink that has been built down by the lake. Maya’s parents, meanwhile, are caught up in an investigation of the hockey club’s murky finances, and Amat—once the star of the Beartown team—has lost his way after an injury and a failed attempt to get drafted into the NHL. Simmering tensions between the two towns turn into acts of intimidation and then violence. All the while, a fourteen-year-old boy grows increasingly alienated from this hockey-obsessed community and is determined to take revenge on the people he holds responsible for his beloved sister’s death. He has a pistol and a plan that will leave Beartown with a loss that is almost more that it can stand. Discover what it means to forgive with this “hell of a conclusion to an outstanding series” (Booklist, starred review). A poignant and moving read perfect for fans of Friday Night Lights.

Return to the close-knit, resilient community of Beartown with this “engrossing page-turner” (Woman’s World) about first loves, second chances, and last goodbyes—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove. Over the course of two weeks, everything in Beartown will change. Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it. The destruction caused by a ferocious late-summer storm reignites the old rivalry between Beartown and the neighboring town of Hed, a rivalry which has always been fought through their ice hockey teams. Maya Andersson and Benji Ovich, two young people who left in search of a better life, come home and joyfully reunite with their closest childhood friends. There is a new sense of optimism and purpose in the town, embodied in the impressive new ice rink that has been built down by the lake. Maya’s parents, meanwhile, are caught up in an investigation of the hockey club’s murky finances, and Amat—once the star of the Beartown team—has lost his way after an injury and a failed attempt to get drafted into the NHL. Simmering tensions between the two towns turn into acts of intimidation and then violence. All the while, a fourteen-year-old boy grows increasingly alienated from this hockey-obsessed community and is determined to take revenge on the people he holds responsible for his beloved sister’s death. He has a pistol and a plan that will leave Beartown with a loss that is almost more that it can stand. Discover what it means to forgive with this “hell of a conclusion to an outstanding series” (Booklist, starred review). A poignant and moving read perfect for fans of Friday Night Lights.

Within a ten-month period, Neil Peart lost both his 19-year-old daughter, Selena, and his wife, Jackie. Faced with overwhelming sadness and isolated from the world in his home on the lake, Peart was left without direction. This memoir tells of the sense of personal devastation that led him on a 55,000-mile journey by motorcycle across much of North America, down through Mexico to Belize, and back again. Peart chronicles his personal odyssey and includes stories of reuniting with friends and family, grieving, and reminiscing. He recorded with dazzling artistry the enormous range of his travel adventures, from the mountains to the seas, from the deserts to the Arctic ice, and the memorable people who contributed to his healing. Ghost Rider is a brilliantly written and ultimately triumphant narrative memoir from a gifted writer and the drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band Rush.

"Up-Country Swahili Exercises" is a guide to learning Swahili complete with exercises. Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language and the first language of the Swahili people. It is a lingua franca of the African Great Lakes region and other parts of Southeast Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This volume concentrates on rural dialects and the more commonly-spoken language rather than "Correct Swahili", and it will be of considerable utility to those wishing to learn it. Contents include: "Adjectives", "Adverbs", "Comparison of Adjectives", "Conjunctions", "Demonstrations", "English-Derived Words". "Interrogative", "Locative Case", "Measure", "Money", "Na", "Nouns", "Numerals", "Personal Prefixes", "Pronunciation", "Solutions to Exercises", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Within a ten-month period, Neil Peart lost both his 19-year-old daughter, Selena, and his wife, Jackie. Faced with overwhelming sadness and isolated from the world in his home on the lake, Peart was left without direction. This memoir tells of the sense of personal devastation that led him on a 55,000-mile journey by motorcycle across much of North America, down through Mexico to Belize, and back again. Peart chronicles his personal odyssey and includes stories of reuniting with friends and family, grieving, and reminiscing. He recorded with dazzling artistry the enormous range of his travel adventures, from the mountains to the seas, from the deserts to the Arctic ice, and the memorable people who contributed to his healing. Ghost Rider is a brilliantly written and ultimately triumphant narrative memoir from a gifted writer and the drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band Rush.

Get ready to be hooked by the fifth thrilling and atmospheric murder mystery from the million-copy-selling crime writer: DC Smith is recuperating. Then an unexpected call sends him to Belfast... 'Ensconced in Kings Lake, in the company of Smith and his team, I didn't want to leave.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'The books are comforting, the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping.' THE TIMES Two weeks of rest and recuperation - that's what the doctor ordered. Detective Sergeant DC Smith could listen to some music, make some of his own and maybe even catch up on his reading; he is almost looking forward to it. And then there is a knock on the door. It's only his next-door neighbour but it is the beginning of a sequence of events that will bring him face to face with some of the darkest episodes and the most dangerous people from his own past. Smith has done countless investigations, but this time it's personal. ------------------------------- Readers love A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series ***** Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending. ***** Where has Peter Grainger been my whole life? ***** An excellent, intelligent and believable crime series which just gets better. ***** Engaging characters, intriguing plots and occasional humour make for a page-turning red. ***** I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best!

Sandwich meets The Wedding People in this irresistible comedy of manners as three generations of a family-a snail scientist, a soon-to-be divorcée, her teenage daughter, a hapless con man, and their feckless patriarch-descend on a ritzy Lake Michigan vacation island. "Engaging and charming, perfect for your own summer vacation." -Elin Hilderbrand, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hotel Nantucket When the Pickford siblings arrive at The Grand Hotel-a nostalgic tourist paradise of horse-drawn carriages, muddled cocktails, and white sweaters on the tennis court-they have every intention of spending the long weekend making nice. Pete, the nation's foremost expert on gastropods (mollusks), is keen to wade around the lake in search of a rare and exciting Carthusian snail. Viv, reeling from the secret revelation that her husband is gay, is determined to put on a brave face for her daughter. And Corey, a charming, handsome grifter, has lucked into five pounds of cocaine he plans to sell to the first dumb rich guy he can find. But when Pete falls for the alluring mother of a local kid, when Viv's daughter gets up to teenage trouble, and when Corey finds the wealthy guests less interested in party drugs than golf clubs and waffle cones, the long weekend of family bonding veers into disaster. Why did their father bring them to this cushy island resort in the first place? And why does Corey, the biggest screw-up of them all, seem to be the only one who knows the truth? As secrets spill, old flames are fanned, and an innocent snail is crushed beneath the unrelenting heel of a hiking boot. In a story that is as sneakily wise as it is absurdly funny, Ryan Effgen's debut shows how sometimes the people who bring out your worst-your family-can also be the ones to bring you out of your shell.

Within a ten-month period, Neil Peart lost both his 19-year-old daughter, Selena, and his wife, Jackie. Faced with overwhelming sadness and isolated from the world in his home on the lake, Peart was left without direction. This memoir tells of the sense of personal devastation that led him on a 55,000-mile journey by motorcycle across much of North America, down through Mexico to Belize, and back again. Peart chronicles his personal odyssey and includes stories of reuniting with friends and family, grieving, and reminiscing. He recorded with dazzling artistry the enormous range of his travel adventures, from the mountains to the seas, from the deserts to the Arctic ice, and the memorable people who contributed to his healing. Ghost Rider is a brilliantly written and ultimately triumphant narrative memoir from a gifted writer and the drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band Rush.

"Up-Country Swahili Exercises" is a guide to learning Swahili complete with exercises. Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a Bantu language and the first language of the Swahili people. It is a lingua franca of the African Great Lakes region and other parts of Southeast Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This volume concentrates on rural dialects and the more commonly-spoken language rather than "Correct Swahili", and it will be of considerable utility to those wishing to learn it. Contents include: "Adjectives", "Adverbs", "Comparison of Adjectives", "Conjunctions", "Demonstrations", "English-Derived Words". "Interrogative", "Locative Case", "Measure", "Money", "Na", "Nouns", "Numerals", "Personal Prefixes", "Pronunciation", "Solutions to Exercises", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

A few months before the Russia-Ukraine war started, Patrick rode a motorbike from Moscow to the Caucasus across the Cossack Plains and went up Mount Elbrus on a snow scooter. From Orthodox-Christian Russia in the Moscow area to the Muslim South to finally end up in Sochi at the Black Sea Coast. Before that he tested Covid19 rules in various European countries, causing Patrick to re-name the place 'Coronistan'. He also updated some of his previous travel stories in earthquake Italy, went to a wedding in New Zealand, rode with Vikings in Georgia, searched for vultures in the Pyrenees, experienced a culture shock in Shanghai, sweated away in England's Lake District and enjoyed the high roads in Switzerland. The many people Patrick meets make the stories come alive. Hop on board for an enjoyable journey across the landscapes and history of many countries. Travel is food for thought so you'll get plenty of that when you read these stories.

Within a ten-month period, Neil Peart lost both his 19-year-old daughter, Selena, and his wife, Jackie. Faced with overwhelming sadness and isolated from the world in his home on the lake, Peart was left without direction. This memoir tells of the sense of personal devastation that led him on a 55,000-mile journey by motorcycle across much of North America, down through Mexico to Belize, and back again. Peart chronicles his personal odyssey and includes stories of reuniting with friends and family, grieving, and reminiscing. He recorded with dazzling artistry the enormous range of his travel adventures, from the mountains to the seas, from the deserts to the Arctic ice, and the memorable people who contributed to his healing. Ghost Rider is a brilliantly written and ultimately triumphant narrative memoir from a gifted writer and the drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band Rush.

Good Night Yellowstone explores Yellowstone Lake, Morning Glory Pool, American bison, Yellowstone River, Old Faithful, grizzly bears, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Firehole River, park rangers, Paint Pot Trail, campers, and wolves. A wonderful introduction to world's first national park, this child-friendly guide to Yellowstone explores scenic sights and iconic landmarks. Don't forget the camera! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of North America's most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.