A beautiful hardcover edition of George Orwell's dystopian classic featuring brand new illustrations by Murugiah. Under the all-seeing eye of Big Brother, Winston Smith spends his days in the Ministry of Truth, rewriting the past for the Party. Despite constant surveillance and the ever-present threat of repression, he starts to inwardly question the regime. A note from a colleague - 'I love you' - marks the beginning of a secret affair that breaks all the rules. But what will happen when they are found out? This classic dystopian novel is a vision of life under a totalitarian regime, where every thought or action could bring the Thought Police to the door. Featuring eight black and white illustrations by Murugiah, this covetable edition is a must-have for every classic book lover's collection.

10 Geschichten aus 200 Jahren über die Begegnung von Liebenden, ausgewählt und herausgegeben von Nicole Seifert Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, Katherine Mansfield, Dorothy Parker, Alice Munro, Laurie Colwin, Bobbie Ann Mason, Lorrie Moore, Zadie Smith, Karen Köhler Zehn große Autorinnen über Heiratsanträge und Hochzeiten, über Verlobungszeit und Flitterwochen. Ein gemeinsamer Nenner ist: der Zweifel. Immer wieder müssen Frauen entscheiden, ob sie Ja oder Nein sagen. Will sie ihn wirklich? Ist sie schon bereit, vom alten Leben Abschied zu nehmen? Soll sie die Verlobung wieder lösen oder den Dingen ihren Lauf lassen? Ein Grat zwischen Angst und Zuversicht, der sich oft als äußerst schmal erweist. Immer wieder sind es die Freundinnen und Schwestern, die zurate gezogen werden und Einfluss auf die Entscheidung nehmen. Die Erzählungen spannen einen Bogen durch 200 Jahre weiblicher Literaturgeschichte und vermitteln ein Bild davon, wie sich die Lebensumstände und Möglichkeiten der Frauen verändern: Auf die Versorgerehe folgt die Liebesheirat – die Zweifel aber bestehen fort, wenn auch in neuer Form. Das Ende bleibt hier und da offen, aber nicht nur die letzte Erzählung schließt mit dem klassischsten aller Happy Endings: dem Ja-Wort und der vergewisserten Liebe.

»Eine begnadete Schriftstellerin. Eindrücklich, dunkel und poetisch.« Patti Smith Dunkelheit und Licht, Grausamkeit und Liebe. Eine große Familiensaga in einem von Extremen geprägten Land. Mariana Enriquez führt uns durch die verschlungene Geschichte Argentiniens, hin zu den Abgründen der Macht. Eine einzigartige Vater-Sohn-Geschichte, in der doch die Frauen alle Fäden in der Hand halten. Ein Vater und sein Sohn fahren quer durch Argentinien, als wären sie auf der Flucht. Wohin wollen sie? Vor wem fliehen sie? Es sind die Jahre der Militärjunta: Menschen verschwinden spurlos, überall lauert Gefahr. Juan versucht, seinen Sohn Gaspar vor dem Schicksal zu schützen, das ihm zugedacht ist, seit seine Mutter unter ungeklärten Umständen gestorben ist. Bei einem Unfall, der vielleicht keiner war. Wie sein Vater soll Gaspar einem Geheimbund, genannt der Orden, als Medium dienen, der mit grausamen Ritualen dem Geheimnis des ewigen Lebens auf die Spur kommen will. Doch der Preis ist hoch und der körperliche und geistige Verfall schnell und unerbittlich, wie Juan weiß. Unser Teil der Nacht ist eine Reise durch 40 Jahre argentinische Geschichte, auf den Spuren der Verführungen und Verbrechen der Macht. Eine große Geschichte, die Enriquez so poetisch, lakonisch und episch erzählt, dass sie noch lange nachhallt. »Mariana Enriquez erzählt mit der Wucht eines Güterzugs.« Dave Eggers

Willkommen in einer verborgenen Welt erotischer Fantasien und ungezügelter Leidenschaft ... Callie Taylor ist seit Jahren von einem Mann besessen, der ihre Liebe nie erwidern wird. Aber alles ändert sich, als Callie Wes Thorne trifft, der nicht nur ein ebenso wohlhabender wie mysteriöser Kunstsammler ist, sondern auch ein bekannter Dominus. Trotz all der Nächte, in denen sie von einem anderen Mann geträumt hat, ist es Wes' räuberischer Blick, der plötzlich jeden ihrer Gedanken bestimmt und ihren Körper in Brand setzt. Eine Berührung von ihm verspricht unvergessliche Leidenschaft, aber Callie weiß, dass Leidenschaft oft ihren Preis hat: Die Welten, in denen die einfache Callie und der reiche Wes leben, sind zu verschieden. Vom ersten Moment an ist Wes fasziniert von Callies künstlerischem Talent und ihrer entzückenden Unschuld. Nach einem gestohlenen Kuss will Wes Callie auf eine Weise für sich beanspruchen, wie noch keine Frau zuvor. Aber zuerst muss er sie überzeugen, ihre Kontrolle aufzugeben. Und wo könnte man eine Künstlerseele wie die von Callie besser verführen als in Paris? Wes nimmt Callie mit nach Paris - dreißig Tage hat Wes Zeit, um die Leidenschaft in der Unschuld vom Lande zu wecken und sie lustvoll zu unterwerfen. Teil 3 der romantischen BDSM-Reihe von USA Today Bestsellerautorin Lauren Smith.

In 1877, Elders James White and Uriah Smith, gave a series of lectures on the principal doctrines of what Seventh-day Adventists teach and believe. These lectures were published the following year.This facsimile edition of these lectures, once again, offers a rare glimpse on the historic beliefs of the early pioneers.Some of the major topics include: Angels Baptism Christ in the Old Testament Destiny of the Wicked Gifts of the Spirit Millennium Nature of Man 144,000 Revelation 12, 13, and 14 70 Weeks and 2300 Days Sabbath and First Day of Week Sanctuary Second Advent Seven Churches, Seals, and Trumpets Seven Last Plagues Visions of DanielA thorough study of these all-important themes will help allwho desire to acquaint themselves with a better understanding of what early Adventists taught and believed.

Anyone can produce beautiful botanical paintings with this, the first guided watercolour book. Printed on specialist watercolour art paper and containing step-by-step tutorials, this book is the perfect introduction to producing exquisite illustrations. 15 works by Rachel Pedder-Smith have been recreated by the artist in outline-only form, ready for you to paint, along with recommended colour palettes and artworks to copy. Follow author Rachel's tips for layering colour, or follow the outlines of single stems, blooms or more intricate designs, and create a gallery of floral images. The paper is easily removed, taped down and painted on directly, meaning you can display your colourful creations. If you're feeling more experimental, this paper will also work beautifully with other media such as acrylic paint, artists' pencils and fibre-tip pens.

Perfect for fans of vampire romances and romantasy books that are popular on Tiktok and Booktok! The Salvation: Unspoken is book 12 in the smash hit Vampire Diaries series from bestselling author L. J. Smith. An epic battle looms - one that will not only determine Elena's own fate, but that of her entire world. Since her true love Stefan was staked through the heart, everything has changed for Elena. Stefan was hunted down by a scientist who has created a new race of genetically-engineered vampires to take over the paranormal world. Intent on eliminating all the natural vampires left on earth, Damon is the scientist's next target. It's a race against time to find the kryptonite of these strange creatures, before they hurt everyone Elena loves. Enjoy this dark, dangerous romance you can sink your teeth into!

This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on the film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ­– in theaters March 3, 2023! Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is an upcoming high-fantasy heist film based on the popular role-playing game! Co-written and co-directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Game Night), and produced by Jeremy Latcham (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy), the film stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis. Kids ages 5 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the feature film. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.

A beautiful hardcover edition of classic Middle Eastern folktalkes Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colorful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her next morning. To end this brutal pattern and to save her own life, the vizier's daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king tales of adventure, love, riches and wonder—tales of mystical lands peopled with princes and hunchbacks, the Angel of Death and magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba's outwitting a band of forty thieves and of jinnis trapped in rings and in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1,001 nights.

10 Geschichten aus 200 Jahren über die Begegnung von Liebenden, ausgewählt und herausgegeben von Nicole Seifert Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, Katherine Mansfield, Dorothy Parker, Alice Munro, Laurie Colwin, Bobbie Ann Mason, Lorrie Moore, Zadie Smith, Karen Köhler Zehn große Autorinnen über Heiratsanträge und Hochzeiten, über Verlobungszeit und Flitterwochen. Ein gemeinsamer Nenner ist: der Zweifel. Immer wieder müssen Frauen entscheiden, ob sie Ja oder Nein sagen. Will sie ihn wirklich? Ist sie schon bereit, vom alten Leben Abschied zu nehmen? Soll sie die Verlobung wieder lösen oder den Dingen ihren Lauf lassen? Ein Grat zwischen Angst und Zuversicht, der sich oft als äußerst schmal erweist. Immer wieder sind es die Freundinnen und Schwestern, die zurate gezogen werden und Einfluss auf die Entscheidung nehmen. Die Erzählungen spannen einen Bogen durch 200 Jahre weiblicher Literaturgeschichte und vermitteln ein Bild davon, wie sich die Lebensumstände und Möglichkeiten der Frauen verändern: Auf die Versorgerehe folgt die Liebesheirat – die Zweifel aber bestehen fort, wenn auch in neuer Form. Das Ende bleibt hier und da offen, aber nicht nur die letzte Erzählung schließt mit dem klassischsten aller Happy Endings: dem Ja-Wort und der vergewisserten Liebe.

What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter? In Other Minds, Peter Godfrey-Smith, a distinguished philosopher of science and a skilled scuba diver, tells a bold new story of how nature became aware of itself - a story that largely occurs in the ocean, where animals first appeared. Tracking the mind's fitful development from unruly clumps of seaborne cells to the first evolved nervous systems in ancient relatives of jellyfish, he explores the incredible evolutionary journey of the cephalopods, which began as inconspicuous molluscs who would later abandon their shells to rise above the ocean floor, searching for prey and acquiring the greater intelligence needed to do so - a journey completely independent from the route that mammals and birds would later take. But what kind of intelligence do cephalopods possess? How did the octopus, a solitary creature with little social life, become so smart? What is it like to have eight tentacles that are so packed with neurons that they virtually 'think for themselves'? By tracing the question of inner life back to its roots and comparing human beings with our most remarkable animal relatives, Godfrey-Smith casts crucial new light on the octopus mind - and on our own.

What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter? In Other Minds, Peter Godfrey-Smith, a distinguished philosopher of science and a skilled scuba diver, tells a bold new story of how nature became aware of itself - a story that largely occurs in the ocean, where animals first appeared. Tracking the mind's fitful development from unruly clumps of seaborne cells to the first evolved nervous systems in ancient relatives of jellyfish, he explores the incredible evolutionary journey of the cephalopods, which began as inconspicuous molluscs who would later abandon their shells to rise above the ocean floor, searching for prey and acquiring the greater intelligence needed to do so - a journey completely independent from the route that mammals and birds would later take. But what kind of intelligence do cephalopods possess? How did the octopus, a solitary creature with little social life, become so smart? What is it like to have eight tentacles that are so packed with neurons that they virtually 'think for themselves'? By tracing the question of inner life back to its roots and comparing human beings with our most remarkable animal relatives, Godfrey-Smith casts crucial new light on the octopus mind - and on our own.

A PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick A special 75th anniversary edition of the beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the twentieth century. From the moment she entered the world, Francie Nolan needed to be made of stern stuff, for growing up in the Williamsburg slums of Brooklyn, New York demanded fortitude, precocity, and strength of spirit. Often scorned by neighbors for her family’s erratic and eccentric behavior—such as her father Johnny’s taste for alcohol and Aunt Sissy’s habit of marrying serially without the formality of divorce—no one, least of all Francie, could say that the Nolans’ life lacked drama. By turns overwhelming, heartbreaking, and uplifting, the Nolans’ daily experiences are raw with honestly and tenderly threaded with family connectedness. Betty Smith has, in the pages of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, captured the joys of humble Williamsburg life—from “junk day” on Saturdays, when the children traded their weekly take for pennies, to the special excitement of holidays, bringing cause for celebration and revelry. Smith has created a work of literary art that brilliantly captures a unique time and place as well as deeply resonant moments of universal experience. Here is an American classic that "cuts right to the heart of life," hails the New York Times. "If you miss A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, you will deny yourself a rich experience."

What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter? In Other Minds, Peter Godfrey-Smith, a distinguished philosopher of science and a skilled scuba diver, tells a bold new story of how nature became aware of itself - a story that largely occurs in the ocean, where animals first appeared. Tracking the mind's fitful development from unruly clumps of seaborne cells to the first evolved nervous systems in ancient relatives of jellyfish, he explores the incredible evolutionary journey of the cephalopods, which began as inconspicuous molluscs who would later abandon their shells to rise above the ocean floor, searching for prey and acquiring the greater intelligence needed to do so - a journey completely independent from the route that mammals and birds would later take. But what kind of intelligence do cephalopods possess? How did the octopus, a solitary creature with little social life, become so smart? What is it like to have eight tentacles that are so packed with neurons that they virtually 'think for themselves'? By tracing the question of inner life back to its roots and comparing human beings with our most remarkable animal relatives, Godfrey-Smith casts crucial new light on the octopus mind - and on our own.

Three enhanced audiobooks performed by the stars of the classic BBC television series. Brother by Nigel Fairs Auron scientist Gustav Nyrron is back aboard the Liberator, on his way home. But Avon does not trust him, and soon a drugged Nyrron wakes to find himself in Avon's clutches on a devastated world. In this desert, their pasts are waiting for them... and a devastating truth that will shake their very beliefs to the core. Poison by Iain McLaughlin Federation Freighter Antares is a ship with many secrets. Why is it making regular runs to a heavily guarded frontier world? Why is the hold out of bounds? And who is watching the crew's every move? Events take a dangerous turn when two new recruits come on board. Will Jance and Voss survive their very first mission together? Escape From Destiny, by Andrew Smith When the Liberator receives a distress signal from a planet it once helped save, Cally and Vila journey to a civilisation on the brink of collapse. There, they encounter Pasco, a scientist Cally first met years ago. The Federation is closing on Destiny - but should Vila and Cally stand in the way this time?

It begins with just a few people falling ill. Another flu virus that spreads around the globe. And then the reports begin that people are dying... When most of the world's population is wiped out, a handful of survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Cities become graveyards. Technology becomes largely obsolete. Mankind must start again... 1. Revelation by Matt Fitton When people begin to die of a new strain of a flu virus, newspaper journalists Helen Wiseman and Daniel Connor investigate. They uncover a terrifying story - but will anyone ever get to read it? 2. Exodus by Jonathan Morris Billions of people have died across the globe. Cities are rife with secondary diseases, and the survivors attempt to make their way out of London. 3. Judges by Andrew Smith After a storm wipes out much of their community's supplies, Greg and Jenny go in search of new provisions - much to Abby's diaapproval. 4. Esther by John Dorney Greg, Jenny and their new friends are trapped. Will they ever make it out alive? NOTE: Survivors contains adult material and is not suitable for younger listeners.

The Twelfth Day of July is first of Joan Lingard's influential Kevin and Sadie books, set in Belfast during the Troubles. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. Sadie is Protestant, Kevin is Catholic - and on the tense streets of Belfast their lives collide. It starts with a dare - kids fooling around - but soon becomes something dangerous. Getting to know Sadie Jackson will change Kevin's life forever. But will the world around them change too? The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

Real English-speaking people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken English in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafes, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Tate Museum, Detective Laura Smith is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in London by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Smith? As the story unfolds, you'll learn typical expressions in typical English and neutral dialogue that are used in English-speaking communities all over the world. And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go! Here's what you'll get: 101 English conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in English at a level you can easily understand and reproduce; Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make English-speaking friends more easily; Situational English dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances, so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature; Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers; Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Unlock the simple genius that makes learning Italian a breeze in "101 Conversations in Intermediate English." You'll improve your spoken English, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights!

Bloomsbury presents Saltblood by Francesca De Tores, read by Dakota Blue Richards. **WINNER OF THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE ** 'A gripping tale of one woman's extraordinary adventures ... Saltblood is a triumph of the imagination' ELODIE HARPER, author of 'The Wolf Den' trilogy 'A ravishing picaresque told with fireworks, finesse and gusto' PAUL LYNCH, author of Prophet Song 'A well crafted, salty, old-fashioned adventure about identity and freedom' The Times In a rented room outside Plymouth in 1685, a daughter is born as her half-brother is dying. Her mother makes a decision: Mary will become Mark, and Ma will continue to collect his inheritance money. Mary's dual existence as Mark will lead to a role as a footman in a grand house, serving a French mistress; to the navy, learning who to trust and how to navigate by the stars; and to the army and the battlegrounds of Flanders, finding love among the bloodshed and the mud. But none of this will stop Mary yearning for the sea. Drawn back to the water, Mary must reinvent herself yet again, for a woman aboard a ship is a dangerous thing. This time Mary will become something more dangerous than a woman. She will become a pirate. Breathing life into the Golden Age of Piracy, Saltblood is a wild adventure, a treasure trove, weaving an intoxicating tale of gender and survival, passion and loss, journeys and transformation, through the story of Mary Read, one of history's most remarkable figures. 'Saltblood is exquisite. The writing is sumptuous and lyrical, the story fascinating' LOUISE O'NEILL, author of Asking for It and Idol 'Startling, fresh and brilliant' ANNA MAZZOLA, author of The Clockwork Girl 'A wonderful tale and so exquisitely told ... Master and Commander meets Thelma & Louise' JAMES OSWALD, author of the 'Inspector McLean' series 'A thrilling, gender-shaking roar of a tale every reader will enjoy' NEIL BLACKMORE, author of Radical Love 'Saltblood is a complete triumph. A glittering jewel of a novel; a treasure chest of delight. I cannot bring myself to put it down' E.S. THOMSON, author of Beloved Poison

„Schade; dass du schon gehen musst, Lee. Kannst du für eine Minute länger bei mir bleiben?“; klagte Jennifer mir seufzend ins bettwarme Ohr. „Warum?“; fragte ich meine Frau. „So eben … einfach so …“ „Geht nicht, weißt du doch. Ich bin Feuerwehrmann.“ „Ach; dein verdammter Job!“ „ACHTUNG! ACHTUNG! FEUERALARM! Einsatz für THARA-Station achtundvierzig, Eugene-Ost, Harlow Road! Wohnungsbrand in der Guy-Lee-Elementary-School! Ich wiederhole!“; meldete über die Lautsprecher die Frauenstimme nach der zweiten Alarmsignalfolge Licht-Glocke. „Feuer und Rauch gesichtet in der Hausmeisterunterkunft der Grundschule! Einsatz in der Harlow Road Guy-Lee–Grundschule! Mehrfach in der Nachbarschaft gesichtet: Flammen im ersten Stock! Info-Fax folgt!“ Das so angekündigte Fax schlängelte sich prompt aus dem an der Wand, nahe den Rutschstangenschächten montierten FAX-Empfangsgerät in der Wagenhalle. Carl zupfte das mit Einsatzinformationen bedruckte Stück Endlospapier am Perforationsmesser fransig ab, las es schnell durch und drückte es mir in die Hand. Ich hasste solch einen Fresszettel und beherrschte mich mühsam, Carl dafür anzupfeifen. Nach dem Einsatz war ich verpflichtet, das Erstfax und darauf sämtliche folgenden Informationen in Papierform dem Bericht hinzuzufügen, den ich mir aus den wunden Fingerkuppen tippen durfte. „Ist doch mal entgegenkommend; erster Stock“; freute sich Eddie vollkommen humorlos in seiner Stimmlage, mein feister erster Lieutenant, der sein Übergewicht nicht über ein Dutzend enger Etagen durch ein vollkommen verrauchtes Treppenhaus hinauf zu hieven brauchte. Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon-Smith ist Kommandant bei der 48sten THARA-Einheit Feuerwehrsanitäter in Eugene/Oregon/USA. Momentan gilt seine größte Sorge einem jungen, neuen Feuerwehrmann, der kürzlich von der Akademie zu den THARAs in den Atemschutztrupp gekommen ist und eine undurchsichtige Vergangenheit zu haben scheint. Leroy erzählt aus seiner Sicht diese Einsatzgeschichte und befasst sich gedanklich mit der griechischen Mystik. Als der junge Sandro Portambillas beim Einsatz verletzt wird, will der Einsatzleiter trotz eigener Verletzung und aufkommenden Suchtdruck unbedingt herausfinden, was und wer hinter dem Brand in der Grundschule steckt. "Mein Name ist Lieutenant-Colonel Leroy Gordon-Smith. Ich bin Feuerwehrmann und Rettungssanitäter bei der THARA und erlebe jeden Tag Situationen zwischen Gut und Böse."