'Such a good read' Val McDermid What deadly secrets have been swept away by the flood? Heavily pregnant and a week away from maternity leave, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is exhausted. But a violent hold-up at a local fast-food restaurant means that her final days will be anything but straightforward. When the closed case of a man who drowned in the recent summer floods is dumped in her lap, what begins as a simple, informal review quickly grows into something more complicated. Kate can either write the report that's expected of her or investigate the case the way she wants to. As secrets and betrayals pile up, unsettling connections to her own past and family emerge. How far is Kate prepared to push to discover the truth? The Torrent is tense and atmospheric Australian crime at its best. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Hammer. Praise for The Torrent 'Subtle and clever Dinuka McKenzie has talent to burn ' Dervla McTiernan 'Tense, believable and a quick, involving read' Crime Time ' Vivid, pacy and refreshingly original . A gripping whodunnit with heart' Emma Viskic ' Intense, dangerous and utterly compelling ' B. M. Carroll 'I like Australian noir and this is the excellent debut of a new series. Complex, twisty, it kept me reading and guessing ' Reader review ' I was hooked from the first page great characters' Reader review ' I loved the characters and the setting and hope this is the first in a long series' Reader review 'Well-paced, astoundingly good ' Reader review 'Tension, intrigue and well crafted characters. An Australian equivalent to Rachel Abbott ' Reader review

Daredevil returns with a bold new look in this brand-new edition of the essential source material behind Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. What dark forces have reshaped Hell’s Kitchen? All is revealed in this opening salvo from #1 New York Times bestselling author Charles Soule, whose electric storytelling paired with Eisner Award-nominee Ron Garney’s bold and atmospheric artwork serves as a cornerstone for the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again. MATT MURDOCK returns to New York City, but the Man Without Fear is no longer the vigilante he once was. Now working in the District Attorney’s office, he’s on a collision course with justice itself. Matt’s new path pits him against TENFINGERS, the cunning crime lord behind the Church of the Sheltering Hands. Meanwhile, BLINDSPOT, a deadly new protégé to DAREDEVIL, steps into the fray—only to face a relentless HAND ninja clan out for blood. As old allies like ELEKTRA resurface with scores to settle and the PUNISHER clashes with DAREDEVIL over their warring ideals of retribution, Hell’s Kitchen becomes deadlier than ever before. COLLECTING: Daredevil (2015) #1-9, All-Different Point One (2015) #1 (Daredevil story), Daredevil Annual (2016) #1, Daredevil/Punisher (2016) #1-4 Want more? The story continues in Daredevil: The Dark Art with the introduction of the villain MUSE, and then concludes with Daredevil: Death of Daredevil where the KINGPIN rises to become Mayor of New York City. Written by Charles Soule & Roger Mckenzie Penciled by Ron Garney, Goran Sudžuka; Matteo Buffagni, Vanesa Del Rey, Ben Torres, Reilly Brown, Szymon Kudranski & Mast

Fuchs/Janda – Das Referenzwerk zum Europäischen Sozialrecht Im Laufe seines nunmehr 30-jährigen Bestehens hat sich der „Fuchs/Janda“ als der Referenzkommentar zum Europäischen Sozialrecht erwiesen. Er bereitet die zentralen Rechtsquellen umfassend auf und bietet fundierte Argumentations- und Lösungshilfen für nahezu alle Fallgestaltungen in diesem Rechtsgebiet. Aus dem Inhalt: Art. 45–48 AEUV Verordnung (EG) Nr. 883/2004 Verordnung (EU) Nr. 492/2011 Richtlinie 2011/24/EU Richtlinie 79/7/EWG Richtlinie 2006/54/EG Richtlinie 2000/43/EG Richtlinie 98/49/EG Richtlinie 2016/2341/EU Die 9. Auflage bringt die Kommentierung des Rechts der Koordinierung der sozialen Sicherheit auf den aktuellen Stand und erweitert sie insbesondere im Hinblick auf den Einsatz moderner Technologien in der Koordinierungspraxis. Die aktuellen Portables sind abgedruckt, das eigene Kapitel zu Rechtsschutzfragen in der Praxis verbessert nochmal die Handhabbarkeit. Berücksichtigte Neuerungen Alle geltenden Empfehlungen und Beschlüsse der Verwaltungskommission Aktuelle Regelungen zur Sozialrechtskoordinierung im Austrittsabkommen (Brexit) Aktuelle Vorgaben zum Abkommen über Handel und Zusammenarbeit Aktuelle Rechtsprechung des Europäischen Gerichtshofs sowie wichtige nationale Entscheidungen Herausgeber:innen und Autor:innen Prof. Dr. Susanne Auer-Mayer, Vorständin des Instituts für Österreichisches und Europäisches Arbeitsrecht und Sozialrecht der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien | Prof. Dr. Karl-Jürgen Bieback, Universitätsprofessor a.D., Universität Hamburg | Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Borchardt, Senior Energy Advisor bei Baker & McKenzie, Brüssel, Honorarprofessor an der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg | Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fuchs, Universitätsprofessor a.D., Kath. Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt | Prof. Dr. Claudia Maria Hofmann, Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) | Prof. Dr. Bettina Hummer, Universität Lausanne | Prof. Dr. Constanze Janda, Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer | Mathias Landeck, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, Würzburg | Prof. Dr. Franz Marhold, Europäischer Ausschuss für soziale Rechte, Europarat | Dr. Ricardo Petri, Richter am Sozialgericht Frankfurt (Oder) | Dr. Rolf Schuler, Rechtsanwalt und Vorsitzender Richter am Landessozialgericht Darmstadt a.D. | Thorsten Schwarz, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, Berlin | Prof. Dr. Bernhard Spiegel, Leiter der Abteilung Internationale Angelegenheiten der Sozialversicherung im Bundesministerium für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz, Wien, a.D., Honorarprofessor an der Universität Salzburg | Prof. Dr. Heinz-Dietrich Steinmeyer, Universität Münster | Prof. Dr. Johanna Wolff, LL.M.eur (KCL), Universität Osnabrück

He's a hockey star. And he's my daughter's hero. And now he's...my boyfriend?? When Jase Kelly scores his fourth professional hat trick, it's more than just a career highlight. In one of the hats raining down onto the ice, there's a note from two fans-a girl whose migraines keep her from coming to games, and her dad, who hopes to get her an autograph for her birthday. Devin McKenzie just hopes for a signature or maybe a chance for his daughter to meet her favorite player. Instead, Jase Kelly pulls out all the stops to give Dallas an evening of hockey, autographs, and all the souvenirs she can carry. She's beyond starstruck. And Devin? Being starstruck wouldn't make his heart race like this...would it? Jase only wanted to cheer up a fan. He never expected to be so attracted to her dad. One look at Devin, though, and he's speechless. And suddenly a lot more certain than he's ever been about his sexuality. Once they connect, they're so good together it's almost effortless... as long as Jase keeps Devin from seeing how the slightest bit of stress-or even nothing at all-can reduce him to shaking and hyperventilating. Meanwhile Devin desperately hopes that this one time, he's found someone who won't bolt from the reality of dating a parent of a child with chronic health issues. They won't be able to keep those cards hidden forever, though. Sooner or later, their respective truths will come to light. Fate brought them together. Can love save them from falling apart? Name From a Hat Trick is a 115,000-word standalone contemporary M/M romance. CW: on-page anxiety and panic attacks

Bloomsbury presents The Sisters of St Croix by Diney Costeloe, read by Nicolette McKenzie. A gripping story of love, death and danger in Nazi-occupied France from the bestselling author of The Throwaway Children. When Adelaide Anson-Gravetty finds out her father is not the man who raised her, she is both shocked and intrigued. Determined to find out more about her new family, she travels to the convent of Our Lady of Mercy in France to meet her aunt, the Reverend Mother. But when France falls to the German army, Adelaide and the nuns are soon in the thick of a war that threatens both their beliefs and their lives. Collaborating with the Resistance, sheltering Jewish orphans, defying the rulings of Vichy France: these are dangerous activities in dangerous times. These courageous women must give all they've got in order to protect the innocent from the evil menace of the Nazi war machine. What readers are saying about THE SISTERS OF ST CROIX: 'I enjoyed this book from the beginning to its end... Its portrayal of the horror and brutality of war and its effect on innocent people is masterly. The description of an occupied France in the Second World War is wonderfully real and the characters are so vivid and appealing... I was captured by the strength of the prose and the pathos of the narrative... This is a story that I would thoroughly recommend to anyone' 'I was absolutely mesmerised by the pace and the depth of the story telling... A very moving story beautifully written' 'I have never been so affected by a book as I was by the Sisters of St. Croix'

Fuchs/Janda – Das Referenzwerk zum Europäischen Sozialrecht Im Laufe seines nunmehr 30-jährigen Bestehens hat sich der „Fuchs/Janda“ als der Referenzkommentar zum Europäischen Sozialrecht erwiesen. Er bereitet die zentralen Rechtsquellen umfassend auf und bietet fundierte Argumentations- und Lösungshilfen für nahezu alle Fallgestaltungen in diesem Rechtsgebiet. Aus dem Inhalt: Art. 45–48 AEUV Verordnung (EG) Nr. 883/2004 Verordnung (EU) Nr. 492/2011 Richtlinie 2011/24/EU Richtlinie 79/7/EWG Richtlinie 2006/54/EG Richtlinie 2000/43/EG Richtlinie 98/49/EG Richtlinie 2016/2341/EU Die 9. Auflage bringt die Kommentierung des Rechts der Koordinierung der sozialen Sicherheit auf den aktuellen Stand und erweitert sie insbesondere im Hinblick auf den Einsatz moderner Technologien in der Koordinierungspraxis. Die aktuellen Portables sind abgedruckt, das eigene Kapitel zu Rechtsschutzfragen in der Praxis verbessert nochmal die Handhabbarkeit. Berücksichtigte Neuerungen Alle geltenden Empfehlungen und Beschlüsse der Verwaltungskommission Aktuelle Regelungen zur Sozialrechtskoordinierung im Austrittsabkommen (Brexit) Aktuelle Vorgaben zum Abkommen über Handel und Zusammenarbeit Aktuelle Rechtsprechung des Europäischen Gerichtshofs sowie wichtige nationale Entscheidungen Herausgeber:innen und Autor:innen Prof. Dr. Susanne Auer-Mayer, Vorständin des Instituts für Österreichisches und Europäisches Arbeitsrecht und Sozialrecht der Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Prof. Dr. Karl-Jürgen Bieback, Universitätsprofessor a.D., Universität Hamburg Prof. Dr. Klaus-Dieter Borchardt, Senior Energy Advisor bei Baker & McKenzie, Brüssel, Honorarprofessor an der Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fuchs, Universitätsprofessor a.D., Kath. Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Prof. Dr. Claudia Maria Hofmann, Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Prof. Dr. Bettina Hummer, Universität Lausanne Prof. Dr. Constanze Janda, Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer Mathias Landeck, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, Würzburg Prof. Dr. Franz Marhold, Europäischer Ausschuss für soziale Rechte, Europarat Dr. Ricardo Petri, Richter am Sozialgericht Frankfurt (Oder) Dr. Rolf Schuler, Rechtsanwalt und Vorsitzender Richter am Landessozialgericht Darmstadt a.D. Thorsten Schwarz, Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund, Berlin Prof. Dr. Bernhard Spiegel, Leiter der Abteilung Internationale Angelegenheiten der Sozialversicherung im Bundesministerium für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz, Wien, a.D., Honorarprofessor an der Universität Salzburg Prof. Dr. Heinz-Dietrich Steinmeyer, Universität Münster Prof. Dr. Johanna Wolff, LL.M.eur (KCL), Universität Osnabrück

Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page. 'Unlike anything I've read before... immediate, gripping, incredibly tense, heart-breaking, heart-warming and FUN! ' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ... Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been. Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive. Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ... 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' - Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing 'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages. I couldn't put it down!' - Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ' I could hardly breathe until I finished. The tension! Absolutely loved it.' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

Que savons-nous vraiment de ceux que nous croyons connaître ? Sycamore Glen, en Caroline du Nord, a tout de la résidence idéale. Ici, tout le monde se connaît – ou croit se connaître. Mais derrière les portes closes du voisinage, se cachent de terribles secrets. C'est ici qu'une petite fille a disparu il y a quelques mois. D'elle, il ne reste que des affiches délavées sur les murs de la ville. Alors que le voisinage est en effervescence à l'approche de la fête nationale, un nouveau drame vient bouleverser l'équilibre délicat du quartier. Dans ce contexte, les petits et grands secrets de Sycamore Glen vont être révélés au grand jour. Car ici, tout le monde a quelque chose à cacher... « Un roman choral impressionnant, riche en rebondissements, qui met en scène un voisinage plein de secrets. Ces personnages sont si convaincants qu'ils pourraient être nos voisins. » - Catherine McKenzie « À travers ce roman polyphonique, plusieurs histoires s'entrechoquent de façon inattendue. À l'abri des regards met en lumière les drames qui se cachent derrière chacun de nos secrets, et les révélations s'enchaînent, tenant le lecteur en haleine jusqu'à la dernière page. » - RT Book Reviews « Whalen livre un roman captivant, peuplé par des personnages qui nous sont familiers. Mais que savons nous vraiment de ceux que nous croyons connaître ? Ce roman bouleverse le mythe du rêve américain et révèle ce qui se cache derrière les portes closes. » - Library Journal « Whalen entraîne ses lecteurs dans une visite guidée à travers les joies et les difficultés des petites villes. Avec des personnages convaincants et des histoires captivantes, À l'abri des regards invite à porter un regard plein de compassion sur la force des individus et le pouvoir de la communauté. » - Booklist Ce livre audio est interprété par une voix humaine, dans le respect des engagements d'Hardigan.

An emotional journey of love, loss, healing, and redemption. I rooted for every character. -Lisa See, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Snow Flower and The Secret Fan I Liked My Life is a treasure of a novel. Warm-hearted and clever, the story will keep you reading until the final delicious revelation. -Diane Chamberlain, New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author Warm and hopeful, this marvelous debut stands next to novels from Catherine McKenzie and Carolyn Parkhurst. -Booklist (starred) A story from debut author Abby Fabiaschi that is as absorbing as it is illuminating, and as witty as it is heartbreaking. Maddy is a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother, host of excellent parties, giver of thoughtful gifts, and bestower of a searingly perceptive piece of advice or two. She is the cornerstone of her family, a true matriarch...until she commits suicide, leaving her husband Brady and teenage daughter Eve heartbroken and reeling, wondering what happened. How could the exuberant, exacting woman they loved disappear so abruptly, seemingly without reason, from their lives? How they can possibly continue without her? As they sift through details of her last days, trying to understand the woman they thought they knew, Brady and Eve are forced to come to terms with unsettling truths. Maddy, however, isn't ready to leave her family forever. Watching from beyond, she tries to find the perfect replacement for herself. Along comes Rory: pretty, caring, and spontaneous, with just the right bit of edge...but who also harbors a tragedy of her own. Will the mystery of Maddy ever come to rest? And can her family make peace with their history and begin to heal?

Jigsaw puzzle meets whodunnit with a retro twist! Join private investigator Joan St. James as she attends the grand opening of a new casino, only to find that the owner, Roger McKenzie, is dead! Cause of death: a crab leg, to which the man was deathly allergic, stuffed down his throat. Who’s behind the attack? Ralph, his duplicitous brother? Dante, his disgruntled head chef? With this special mystery puzzle format, you must complete the jigsaw to reveal the visual clues that solve the case. A nifty VHS-shaped box and highly detailed artwork make this the perfect analog activity for parties and cozy nights in. Get ready for a caper full of wacky high jinks and memorable characters, all wrapped up in a fabulous 1980s atmosphere. DISTINCTIVE TWIST ON THE JIGSAW: In this mystery puzzle, the full image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve = double the fun. NOSTALGIC APPEAL: For any lover of TV sleuths and feathery haircuts, this 1980s-themed mystery puzzle is the ultimate gift. Plus, the 500-piece puzzle is packaged in a box shaped like a chunky VHS tape, making it an enviable coffee-table centerpiece. TOTALLY RAD ILLUSTRATION: The finished puzzle image by beloved artist Sally Nixon features neon pastel colors, cleverly hidden details, and plenty of shoulder pads. GAME NIGHT FUN: This playful puzzle is a perfect analog activity to bring friends and families together; pull it out at parties for a fun, collaborative challenge! Perfect for: Jigsaw puzzlers Fans of mystery novels, games, and TV shows Adults nostalgic for their youth or for the mystery puzzles of their childhood Young people captivated by retro trends Gift-givers seeking 80s-themed presents Logic game enthusiasts Fans of Sally Nixon's retro seek-and-find book Let's Go to the Mall

Agatha Christie, the acknowledged ¿Queen of Crime' (The Observer) was born in Torquay in 1890. During the First World War she worked as a hospital dispenser, and it was here that she gleaned the working knowledge of various poisons that was to prove so useful in her detective stories. Her first novel was The Mysterious Affair at Styles, which introduced Hercule Poirot to the world. This was published in 1920 (although in fact she had written it during the war) and was followed over the next six years by four more detective novels and a short story collection. However, it was not until the publication of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd that Agatha Christie¿s reputation was firmly established. This novel, with its complex plot and genuinely shocking conclusion, attracted considerable public attention and has since been acknowledged by many experts as a masterpiece. In 1930 the sharp-witted spinster sleuth Miss Marple made her first appearance in The Murder at the Vicarage. In all, Agatha Christie published over 80 novels and short story collections. The brilliance of Christie¿s plots, and her enduring appeal, have led to several dramatisations of her work on radio, television and film. In 1930 she was one of a number of crime writers asked to contribute a chapter to a mystery, Behind the Screen, that was broadcast on BBC radio on 21st June that year. More recently, June Whitfield portrayed Miss Marple on BBC Radio 4, whilst John Moffat starred as Hercule Poirot. On screen, Peter Ustinov, David Suchet, Margaret Rutherford, Joan Hickson, Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie have all memorably played Agatha Christie¿s famous sleuths. As her play The Mousetrap (the longest-running play in the history of theatre) testifies, Agatha Christie¿s detective stories are likely to appeal for a long time to come. Agatha Christie was awarded a CBE in 1956 and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1971. She died in 1976.

Jigsaw puzzle meets whodunnit with a retro twist! Join private investigator Joan St. James as she attends the grand opening of a new casino, only to find that the owner, Roger McKenzie, is dead! Cause of death: a crab leg, to which the man was deathly allergic, stuffed down his throat. Who’s behind the attack? Ralph, his duplicitous brother? Dante, his disgruntled head chef? With this special mystery puzzle format, you must complete the jigsaw to reveal the visual clues that solve the case. A nifty VHS-shaped box and highly detailed artwork make this the perfect analog activity for parties and cozy nights in. Get ready for a caper full of wacky high jinks and memorable characters, all wrapped up in a fabulous 1980s atmosphere. DISTINCTIVE TWIST ON THE JIGSAW: In this mystery puzzle, the full image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve = double the fun. NOSTALGIC APPEAL: For any lover of TV sleuths and feathery haircuts, this 1980s-themed mystery puzzle is the ultimate gift. Plus, the 500-piece puzzle is packaged in a box shaped like a chunky VHS tape, making it an enviable coffee-table centerpiece. TOTALLY RAD ILLUSTRATION: The finished puzzle image by beloved artist Sally Nixon features neon pastel colors, cleverly hidden details, and plenty of shoulder pads. GAME NIGHT FUN: This playful puzzle is a perfect analog activity to bring friends and families together; pull it out at parties for a fun, collaborative challenge! Perfect for: Jigsaw puzzlers Fans of mystery novels, games, and TV shows Adults nostalgic for their youth or for the mystery puzzles of their childhood Young people captivated by retro trends Gift-givers seeking 80s-themed presents Logic game enthusiasts Fans of Sally Nixon's retro seek-and-find book Let's Go to the Mall

Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page. 'Unlike anything I've read before... immediate, gripping, incredibly tense, heart-breaking, heart-warming and FUN! ' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ... Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been. Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive. Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ... 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' - Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing 'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages. I couldn't put it down!' - Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ' I could hardly breathe until I finished. The tension! Absolutely loved it.' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

Agatha Christie, the acknowledged ¿Queen of Crime' (The Observer) was born in Torquay in 1890. During the First World War she worked as a hospital dispenser, and it was here that she gleaned the working knowledge of various poisons that was to prove so useful in her detective stories. Her first novel was The Mysterious Affair at Styles, which introduced Hercule Poirot to the world. This was published in 1920 (although in fact she had written it during the war) and was followed over the next six years by four more detective novels and a short story collection. However, it was not until the publication of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd that Agatha Christie¿s reputation was firmly established. This novel, with its complex plot and genuinely shocking conclusion, attracted considerable public attention and has since been acknowledged by many experts as a masterpiece. In 1930 the sharp-witted spinster sleuth Miss Marple made her first appearance in The Murder at the Vicarage. In all, Agatha Christie published over 80 novels and short story collections. The brilliance of Christie¿s plots, and her enduring appeal, have led to several dramatisations of her work on radio, television and film. In 1930 she was one of a number of crime writers asked to contribute a chapter to a mystery, Behind the Screen, that was broadcast on BBC radio on 21st June that year. More recently, June Whitfield portrayed Miss Marple on BBC Radio 4, whilst John Moffat starred as Hercule Poirot. On screen, Peter Ustinov, David Suchet, Margaret Rutherford, Joan Hickson, Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie have all memorably played Agatha Christie¿s famous sleuths. As her play The Mousetrap (the longest-running play in the history of theatre) testifies, Agatha Christie¿s detective stories are likely to appeal for a long time to come. Agatha Christie was awarded a CBE in 1956 and was made a Dame of the British Empire in 1971. She died in 1976.

Jigsaw puzzle meets whodunnit with a retro twist! Join private investigator Joan St. James as she attends the grand opening of a new casino, only to find that the owner, Roger McKenzie, is dead! Cause of death: a crab leg, to which the man was deathly allergic, stuffed down his throat. Who’s behind the attack? Ralph, his duplicitous brother? Dante, his disgruntled head chef? With this special mystery puzzle format, you must complete the jigsaw to reveal the visual clues that solve the case. A nifty VHS-shaped box and highly detailed artwork make this the perfect analog activity for parties and cozy nights in. Get ready for a caper full of wacky high jinks and memorable characters, all wrapped up in a fabulous 1980s atmosphere. DISTINCTIVE TWIST ON THE JIGSAW: In this mystery puzzle, the full image is a secret until you complete the jigsaw because it contains the crucial clues you need to unravel the mystery. Double the puzzles to solve = double the fun. NOSTALGIC APPEAL: For any lover of TV sleuths and feathery haircuts, this 1980s-themed mystery puzzle is the ultimate gift. Plus, the 500-piece puzzle is packaged in a box shaped like a chunky VHS tape, making it an enviable coffee-table centerpiece. TOTALLY RAD ILLUSTRATION: The finished puzzle image by beloved artist Sally Nixon features neon pastel colors, cleverly hidden details, and plenty of shoulder pads. GAME NIGHT FUN: This playful puzzle is a perfect analog activity to bring friends and families together; pull it out at parties for a fun, collaborative challenge! Perfect for: Jigsaw puzzlers Fans of mystery novels, games, and TV shows Adults nostalgic for their youth or for the mystery puzzles of their childhood Young people captivated by retro trends Gift-givers seeking 80s-themed presents Logic game enthusiasts Fans of Sally Nixon's retro seek-and-find book Let's Go to the Mall

Soon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page. 'Unlike anything I've read before... immediate, gripping, incredibly tense, heart-breaking, heart-warming and FUN! ' - Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder As an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ... Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been. Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape. For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive. Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ... 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' - Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing 'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages. I couldn't put it down!' - Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ' I could hardly breathe until I finished. The tension! Absolutely loved it.' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora Banks

For the first time ever, an acute observer is effectively investigating the role of the board and the governance structure necessary for successful acquisitions. This is enormously significant; despite the fact that M&A success factors are broadly known and researched, the conditions upon which they are based and allowed to flourish are not, resulting in the continuing failure of more than two-thirds of acquisitions. Indeed, because of this pioneering approach the book was praised by practitioners for its additions to strategic management understanding. Farsam Farschtschian´s incisive analysis, enriched by discussions with some of the world's most renowned CEOs and chairmen, reveals the gap between mainstream theory and the reality of the board room, going on to develop far-reaching recommendations for top management. The author's conclusions sharply illustrate the limits and challenge the inadequacies of current corporate governance and the structural transformations resulting from new types of business practices and methods. "Highly original! (...) This book deserves a broad readership and I hope that many managers dealing with such matters benefit from this research." Dr. h.c. Helmut Maucher, Honory Chairman of Nestlé "In every sense, this book is extraordinary, original in thought and brilliantly written, providing top management with effective management tools for acquisitions." Prof. Dr. Fredmund Malik, Founder and Chairman Malik Management, St. Gallen "The author treats one of the most important subjects in M&A: the decision making process of the acquirer and the influence of governance structures on the success of an acquisition. This work can be recommended to all M&A practitioners and to all board members and managers who take part in an acquisition." PD Dr. Urs Schenker, Managing Partner, Baker & McKenzie Zurich "Ultimately in M&A, human factors and the ability to interact effectively with decision-makers within the given corporate governance structure are the key. Farschtschian's book is an illuminating scientific and empirical study which makes a valuable contribution to current M&A praxis." Dr. Dirk Notheis, Chairman Morgan Stanley Bank AG

The PRIZE-WINNING BESTSELLER, now a major BBC1 DRAMA SERIES starring Thomasin McKenzie, Sian Clifford and James McArdle, directed by BAFTA award-winning John Crowley. 'Dazzling, witty, moving, joyful, mournful, profound... one of the best novels I've read this century' Gillian Flynn, bestselling author of GONE GIRL 'A box of delights ... it grips the reader's imagination on the first page and never lets go.' HILARY MANTEL, author of THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT ___________________________________ What if you had the chance to live your life again and again, until you finally got it right? During a snowstorm in England in 1910, a baby is born and dies before she can take her first breath. During a snowstorm in England in 1910, the same baby is born and lives to tell the tale. What if there were second chances? And third chances? In fact an infinite number of chances to live your life? Would you eventually be able to save the world from its own inevitable destiny? And would you even want to? Life After Life follows Ursula Todd as she lives through the turbulent events of the last century again and again. With wit and compassion, Kate Atkinson finds warmth even in life's bleakest moments, and shows an extraordinary ability to evoke the past. Here she is at her most profound and inventive, in a novel that celebrates the best and worst of ourselves. ____________________ 'Merging family saga with a fluid sense of time and an extraordinarily vivid sense of history at its most human level. A dizzying and dazzling tour de force ' Daily Mail ' Absolutely brilliant ...it reminded me a bit of her first book Behind the Scenes at the Museum, which is one of my most favourite books ever.' Marian Keyes, author of Rachel, Again 'An exceptional writer' Guardian '[A] magnificently tender and humane novel' Observer 'A ferociously clever writer...a big, bold novel that is enthralling, entertainin g' New Statesman 'Exceptionally captivating' New York Times ' Truly brilliant. ..Think of Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife or David Nicholl's One Day.. a rare book that you want to start again the minute you have finished.' The Times

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Against the electrifying backdrop of the 1960s, Danielle Steel unveils the gripping chronicle of a young woman discovering a passion for justice and of the unsung heroes she encounters on her quest to fight the good fight. The daughter and granddaughter of prominent Manhattan lawyers, Meredith McKenzie is destined for the best of everything: top schools, elite social circles, the perfect marriage. Spending her childhood in Germany as her father prosecutes Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials, Meredith soaks up the conflict between good and evil as it plays out in real time. When her family returns to the United States, she begins blazing her own trail, swimming against the tides, spurred on by her freethinking liberal grandfather, determined to become a lawyer despite her traditional, conservative father's objections. She rebels against her parents' expectations for her debutante ball and other conventions. She forges a lifelong friendship with a young German Jewish woman whose family died in the concentration camps. And while her grandfather rises to the Supreme Court, Meredith enlists in the most pressing causes of her time, fighting for civil rights and an end to the Vietnam War. From the bright morning of JFK's inauguration, through the tumultuous years that follow as America hurtles toward the twin assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, Meredith joins the vanguard of a new generation of women, breaking boundaries socially, politically, and professionally. But when the violence of the era strikes too close to home, her once tightly knit family must survive a devastating loss and rethink their own values and traditions in light of the times. Encompassing the remarkable people Meredith meets, the historic events she witnesses, and the sacrifices she must make, this is the story of a woman changing her world as she herself is changed by it. Beautifully told, brimming with unforgettable moments and characters, The Good Fight is an inspiring, uplifting novel with resonance for our own time.

Wer gerne bekannte Songs auf dem Klavier spielen möchte ist mit Bosworth Music Die ersten 50 Popsongs für Klavier gut beraten. Das Songbook enthält beliebte Klassiker sowie moderne Songs die eine Bereicherung für jedes Repertoire sind. Der Schwierigkeitsgrad nach dem die Stücke angeordnet sind reicht von sehr leicht bis mittelschwer. Das macht die Ausgabe auch zum idealen Werk für Anfängerinnen und Anfänger. Schwere Rhythmen wurden hier leicht arrangiert aber doch bewusst nah am Original gehalten. Das Spielen bekannter Lieder und Melodien bringt frischen Wind in den Unterricht und motiviert beim Lernen. Gleichzeitig bildet sich ein solides Repertoire auf das immer zurückgegriffen werden kann. Auch eine gute Vorbereitung auf die ersten Auftritte. Die Klaviernoten sind zusätzlich mit Tempoangaben Akkordsymbolen Fingersatz und dem Text versehen. Dies ermöglicht ein genaues Einstudieren und schult bei Bedarf das zeitgleiche Singen. Inhalt: Blowin' In The Wind BOB DYLAN Amazing Grace TRADITIONAL Banks Of The Ohio TRADITIONAL Strangers In The Night FRANK SINATRA Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow THE SHIRELLES Budapest GEORGE EZRA Narcotic LIQUIDO Wind Of Change SCORPIONS Dance Me To The End Of Love LEONARD COHEN Greensleeves TRADITIONAL Major Tom (Coming Home) PETER SCHILLING My Heart Will Go On FILM: TITANIC San Francisco SCOTT MCKENZIE Set Fire To The Rain ADELE Summer Wine VILLE VALO & NATALIA AVELON Du erinnerst mich an Liebe ICH + ICH No Time To Die BILLIE EILISH Game Of Thrones FILM: GAME OF THRONES Black Is Black BELLE EPOQUE Super Trouper ABBA Your Song ELLIE GOULDING With Or Without You U2 I Shot The Sheriff ERIC CLAPTON Love Hurts NAZARETH Video Games LANA DEL REY Sailing ROD STEWART Imagine JOHN LENNON Spanish Eyes ELVIS PRESLEY Über den Wolken REINHARD MEY Where Do I Begin FILM: LOVE STORY Speak Softly Love FILM: DER PATE Bésame Mucho Brazil JIMMY DORSEY & HIS ORCHESTRA Chasing Cars SNOW PATROL California Dreaming THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS Please Please Me THE BEATLES Every Breath You Take THE POLICE Hey Jude THE BEATLES Crying In The Rain A-HA Mad World MICHAEL ANDREWS FEAT. GARY JULES Irgendwie irgendwo irgendwann NENA She Moves ALLE FARBEN Mambo No. 5 LOU BEGA Küss mich halt mich lieb mich FILM: DREI HASELNÜSSE FÜR ASCHENBRÖDEL Über sieben Brücken musst du gehn PETER MAFFAY / KARAT We Are The Champions QUEEN Stay RIHANNA Blue Eyes ELTON JOHN Feeling Good NINA SIMONE Only You THE PLATTERS