Recent works of fiction and popular history have promoted the idea that the Holy Grail symbolizes a physical bloodline that resulted from a union of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene. It is claimed by some that this is the secret kept tirelessly by certain esoteric movements for the past two
THE HUNTER is an explosive debut thriller with the breathtaking action loved by fans of the Jason Bourne series, David Baldacci's Will Robie books, Mark Dawson's John Milton series and J. B. Turner's Jon Reznick
Seventy-five years ago, Virginia Lee Burton created the Little House, and since then generations of readers have been enchanted by the story of this happy home and her journey from the pleasures of nature to the bustling city, and back again. In celebration of this beloved classic's seventy-fifth
Are you aware there is an essential nerve in your body called the vagus nerve, which has a significant impact on your overall health? Do you know that stimulating this nerve can be the solution to many known health conditions and diseases that plagues humanity? Are you willing to improve your
'A wonderfully assured and utterly riveting biography that captures not only the much-maligned Machiavelli, but also the spirit of his time and place. A monumental achievement.' - Jessie Childs, author of God's Traitors.'A notorious fiend', 'generally odious', 'he seems hideous, and so he is.'
In the jungles of Vietnam, Bob Lee Swagger was known as 'Bob the Nailer' for his high-scoring target rate at killing. One thing goes wrong: double-crossed Bob has come out alive. Multi-layered with non-stop action, this hot-shot torcher of a thriller is addictive, exciting and right on
BECOME A DUMPLING MASTER WITH HELP FROM A TOP CHEFMaking delicious, unique dumplings has never been easier with celebrity chef Lee Anne Wong's most coveted recipes and techniques. Each recipe in Dumplings All Day Wong will have you creating one-of-a-kind dumplings that wow your family and
Edited by Lee Child, MATCH UP pairs up twenty-two of your favourite crime writers and their iconic characters in this unique short story
'A documentary filmmaker and daughter of the late, great New York Times columnist David Carr celebrates and wrestles with her father's legacy in a raw, redemptive memoir.'--O: The Oprah Magazine 'A breathtaking read . . . a testimony equal parts love and candor. David would have had it no other
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On 10 July 2018, exactly 100 years and 100 days after the formation of the world's first independent air force, 103 aircraft of twenty-four types from twenty-five squadrons flew over London in the largest formation of military aircraft seen over the capital of the UK in nearly thirty
* A fascinating survey of the key moments of post-war medical discovery - fully revised and updated for this new
The M3 General Lee was an American medium tank from the World War II era, also used by the British army. In the US, known as Lee, in the United Kingdom as Grant. The M3 tank was created as a result of the need to replace the obsolete M2 tank, which did not match the WWII battlefield. The serial
A world without telephones? Find out how you can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone! Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem to getting his communication technology into the hands of
The riotous world of the classroom, captured by the cartoonists at The New Yorker The New Yorker Book of Teacher Cartoons, Second Edition is a hilarious compilation of cartoons that capture the joy, terror, excitement, anxiety, fun, and bedlam that teachers experience every day, as seen through the
Based in part on the recent interviews with more than 125 people--among them Tommy Ramone, Chris Stein (Blondie), Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group), Hilly Kristal (CBGBs owner), and John Zorn--this book focuses on punk's beginnings in New York City to show that punk was the most Jewish of rock
A poignant and suspenseful drama that untangles the complicated ties binding three women in one Chinese immigrant
Gladiator meets Fight Club in the Scottish Highlands in this thrilling Highlander romance series from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque!Ashamed of a decision he made in battle that cost good men their lives, the dark Highlander Bane Morgan escapes to Edinburgh to forget his past. But
Welcome to Australia It's hot. It's windy. It's dusty. It's the Australian outback. Wendy Lee arrives from California. She's lucky to meet Chloe Taylor, who invites Wendy to their sheep station. It sounds like fun except that someone is stealing the sheep.And the thief just might be something as
Includes sections from two of the most popular Lee Ames titles: Draw 50 Boats, Ships, Trucks & Trains and Draw 50
My road to atheism was paved by science...ironically, so was my later journey to God.Journalist and award-winning author of The Case for Christ Lee Strobel examines the idea that science isn't the enemy of faith, but that it provides a solid foundation for belief in God. New scientific discoveries
Now a Netflix original movie starring Machine Gun Kelly, Daniel Webber, Douglas Booth, and Iwan Rheon, directed by Jeff Tremaine. 'Without a doubt, it is the most detailed account of the awesome pleasures and perils of rock & roll stardom I have ever read. It is completely compelling, and utterly
It's time to head north and work out who is trying to find him and why. _________Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Tripwire is 3rd in the series. And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.26, Better off
Lee Hollis begins a delightful new series in which Poppy Harmon and her friends find that life after retirement can be much busier--and deadlier--than any of them ever anticipated . . . When Poppy goes from complacent retiree to penniless Palm Springs widow in a matter of weeks, she decides to use
A high-octane debut thriller, perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth and Lee
Postwar Journeys: American and Vietnamese Transnational Peace Efforts since 1975 tells the story of the dynamic roles played by ordinary American and Vietnamese citizens in their postwar quest for peace--an effort to transform their lives and their societies. Hang Thi Thu Le-Tormala deepens our
Do you know your lardo from your Le Creuset, your sous vide from your silverside? If so look away now, this probably isn't the book for you So You Think You're A Foodie? takes an irreverent look at those among us who take what they eat just a touch too seriously. With 50 entries examining some of
From multi-award-winning, literary legend Ursula K. Le Guin comes a speculative fiction classic, The Beginning Place. Fleeing from the monotony of his life, Hugh Rogers finds his way to 'the beginning place'--a gateway to Tembreabrezi, an idyllic, unchanging world of eternal twilight. Irena Pannis
Ask me what I like?What do you like?A father and daughter walk through their neighborhood, brimming with questions as they explore their world. With so many things to enjoy, and so many ways to ask--and talk--about them, it's a snapshot of an ordinary day in a world that's anything but. This story
Based on documents discovered concealed within a simple chair for seventy years, this gripping investigation into the life of a single S.S. officer during World War Two encapsulates the tragic experience of a generation of Europeans One night at a dinner party in Florence, historian Daniel Lee was
Featured in the Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2020 The evidence is rigorously marshalled and the...solutions equally clearly illuminated. A definitive study. - Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, The Financial Times In this vital new book, Britain's first Professor of Social
As seen in The New York Times * Food & Wine * Eater * Forbes * Travel + Leisure * Saveur * Epicurious *Bon Appetit * Food52 * The Strategist * Chowhound * The New York Times Book Review * The Boston Globe * many more! Be transported to the bountiful islands of Indonesia by this collection of
The delicious story of an unlikely friendship between
In August 1961, FANTASTIC FOUR #1 hit newsstands, heralding a new take on super hero stories and the birth of the Silver Age Marvel Universe! But Marvel Comics had been around for years before that, publishing Western, romance, comedy, monster and science fiction titles...and in August 1961,
With nine victories, he holds the record for the most wins at the Le Mans 24 Hours -- and he has written motorsport history. Tom Kristensen: The Book, however, is more than just Tom Kristensen's chronicle of his successes at Le Mans: it takes the reader on an exciting journey through four decades
The definitive biography of the beloved--often controversial--co-creator of many legendary superheroes, A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee presents the origin of 'Stan the Man,' who spun a storytelling web of comic book heroic adventures into a pop culture phenomenon: the Marvel
Liverpool, 1942. As the residents of Pearl Street prepare for Christmas, adversity and tragedy bring them ever closer together. A powerful new saga from the bestselling author of AFTER THE WAR IS OVER. Eileen is worried about the growing distance between herself and her RAF husband since he was
In her first book, designer Erinna Lee imagines a bubbly animal world, where every dream can come true. A little ladybug pilot, a sweet fawn covered in flowers, a dinosaur professor on his way to work, a platypus who just loves ice cream--these fifteen adorable amigurumi are tiny treasures to be
From Harper Lee comes a landmark new novel set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. Maycomb, Alabama. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch – ‘Scout’ – returns home from New York City to visit her ageing father, Atticus. Set against the
For many, social thinking is hard-wired at birth and strengthens, quite naturally, through progressive experiences and encounters with others. However, for a variety of reasons, some children find it harder to think socially, develop socially and use their social tools suitably when it really
'Each day of my life has been dedicated in part to drawing. I have never stopped drawing and painting, seeking, where I could find them, the secrets of form.'--Le Corbusier Charles- douard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier (1887-1965), is famous for transforming 20th-century architecture and
A beautiful hardback edition of the classic The Farthest Shore, the third book of Earthsea. The perfect addition to any library. With illustrations by Charles
An illustrated guide to New York City tailored for the book-obsessed explorer showcasing the city's best bookshops; libraries; homes and haunts of world-famous writers; and scenes from literary classics with charming drawings by the famed New Yorker cover artist Pierre Le-Tan. A Book Lover's Guide
In the sequel to The Fever King, Noam lvaro seeks to end tyranny before he becomes a tyrant himself.Six months after Noam lvaro helped overthrow the despotic government of Carolinia, the Atlantians have gained citizenship, and Lehrer is chancellor. But despite Lehrer's image as a progressive
A national bestseller Meet Anna K: every happy teenage girl is the same, while every unhappy teenage girl is miserable in her own special way...At seventeen, Anna K is at the top of Manhattan and Greenwich society (even if she prefers the company of her horses and dogs); she has the perfect (if
A Compassion Focused Therapy approach to dealing with trauma from the leading publisher in the
An expanded edition of the leading text on military history and the role of culture on the battlefield Ideas matter in warfare. Guns may kill, but ideas determine when, where, and how they are used. Traditionally, military historians attempted to explain the ideas behind warfare in strictly
Jane Austen's letters afford a unique insight into the daily life of the novelist: intimate and gossipy, observant and informative--they read much like the novels themselves. They bring alive her family and friends, her surroundings and contemporary events, all with a freshness unparalleled in
'Even better than Child 44' Daily Telegraph 'Given that the definitive thriller in 1980's Moscow already exists (Gorky Park), Moskva looks like a crazy gamble. But it's one that comes off' Sunday Times 'A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma ...' January, 1986. A week after disgraced
We live in a secular world and cinema is part of that secular edifice. There is no expectation, in modern times, that filmmakers should be believers - any more than we would expect that to be the case of novelists, poets and painters. Yet for all that this is true, many of the greatest directors of
Packed with detailed step by step instructions and 20 practice sheets in a folder, fall in love with the art of handwritten lettering as you unleash your own creativity on the page. Fall in love with the art of calligraphy, and discover the joy of creating beautifully formed characters using pen
Reporting live from 'everywhere,' photographer Adam Katz Sinding (formerly known as Le 21eme) travels around the globe to document the fashion
A teacher is never a giver of truth--he is a guide, a pointer to the truth that each student must find for himself. A good teacher is merely a catalyst.--Bruce Lee Within the pages of Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's incredible success-- as an actor, martial artist, and
Kimchi is the newest star on the Asian culinary stage. These kimchi recipes are an appetizing way to add more vegetables with probiotics, vitamins, and enzymes to your healthy diet. This delicious Korean superfood is tasty in a surprisingly tangy, spicy, and pungent way The Korean Kimchi Cookbook
The highly anticipated paperback of the smash new blockbuster original fantasy work from Nebula, Hugo and Clarke award nominated author Yoon Ha Lee! Dragons. Art. Revolution. Gyen Jebi isn't a fighter, or a subversive. They just want to paint. One day they're jobless and desperate; the next, Jebi
'A meticulous and gripping reimagination of the Brighton bomb' Observer, Best Novels of 2015In September 1984, a man calling himself Roy Walsh checked into The Grand Hotel in Brighton and planted a bomb in room
Body & Brain Yoga is an integrated mind-body training method originating in Korea. It's part of the Brain Education system of personal development created by Ilchi Lee. Through consistent study of Body & Brain Yoga's principles of energy, practitioners cultivate greater personal power while
Between 1919 and 1941, five relatives of Christopher Lee Manes were diagnosed with an illness then referred to as 'leprosy' and now known as Hansen's disease. After their diagnosis, the five Landry siblings were separated from their loved ones and sent to the National Leprosarium in Carville,
1957 Newbery Medal Winner Readers today are still fascinated by 'Nat,' an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor's world--Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves. But Nat didn't promise to
Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Related Book and the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay'The pages sparkle with lines that make a reader glance up, searching for an available ear with which to share them. . . ' -- Melissa Febos, The New York Times Book Review From acclaimed
Languedoc-Roussillion (not forgetting the Midi-Pyr n es and Aquitaine) are the regions of France most settled by English expatriate colonists. Caroline Conran has spent much time there since the early 1970s and her collection of recipes reflects years of travel, conversation, cooking, eating and
'A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101 provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that fits into the fast pace of these mothers' lives.' --Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of pediatrics,
From the #1 New York Times bestselling team of Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, authors of I'm Gonna Like Me and Where Do Balloons Go?, Today I Feel Silly helps children understand and appreciate their shifting moods.Jamie Lee Curtis's zany and touching verse, paired with Laura Cornell's
Many people suffer from extreme emotions with around 2% of people being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. It is a very troubling condition which causes abnormal and unstable behaviour including overwhelming feelings of distress and anger, which may lead to self-harming, damage or
A delicious new romantic comedy to devour, above love, misunderstandings - and
This renal and kidney diet guide is for kidney or renal patients who want to try to slow or stop the progression of incurable kidney disease. The chronic kidney disease diet and CKD recipes and eating plan in this book are based on the research in Stopping Kidney Disease, the highest rated book on
Recent work in quantitative biology has shown theoretically why Fisher's Fundamental Theorem of Natural Selection does not preclude genetic influences on fertility, sexuality, and related processes. Genetic Influences on Human Fertility and Sexuality takes the next step, and presents a number of
This is the story of Manchester City's return to the top of English football as well as their journey to their first ever Champions League final as Pep Guardiola's team battle to secure their place in history.Throughout this historic season of breath-taking football, they were followed by their
Schofield & Sims Get Set Early Years is a comprehensive and engaging early years scheme that aims to bridge the gap between play and formal learning. Get Set: Counting develops children's early understanding of
A slice of culinary history. Classic French from leading London restaurant Le Gavroche, created and run by the Roux family, now in its 50th year. Le Gavroche opened its doors in 1967 under Michel and Albert Roux. Half a century later, the Roux family is a name synonymous with quality French cooking
This award-winning guide puts one of the most knowledgable motorcycle tour guides in Alaska in your pocket Updated in 2014 and the recipient of a Benjamin Franklin Award in the travel category, this witty, fun book brings to life the best roads and off-beat destinations in the state. The guide
The art of making powerful and lasting change through gradual self-improvement.A beautifully designed introduction to the Japanese concept of 'Kaizen' - the art of self-improvement. Kaizen is a term that has long been used in the business world to emphasise constant development and transformation
Poetry. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. WHAT? offers forty-plus vignettes, antic soundings in the ways of the world's maze and clue. Suspicions: hard to leave home without them. Circumstances: hard to escape them. Prose and poetry. Monologue and colloquy. The text steers between contemplating the demise
In Courage, Gus Lee captures the essential component of leadership in measurable behaviors. Using actual stories from Whirlpool, Kaiser Permanente, IntegWare, WorldCom and other organizations, Lee shows how highly successful executives face and overcome their fears to develop moral intelligence
'One of the deadliest female assassins I've ever encountered in fiction' Brendan DuBois, New York Times-bestselling author of The End with James Patterson Killing Eve meets Jason Bourne in this nerve-shredding new thriller series simmering with obsession and
Learning How to Draw Has Never Been Easier Lee Hammond's All New Big Book of Drawing is the culmination of nearly forty years of teaching. No matter what your experience level YOU CAN DRAW by following along these easy step-by-step demonstrations. Whether you want to create drawings of flowers,
Has Reacher lost his sense of right and wrong?_________Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, Persuader is seventh in the series. And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.26, Better off
'Her worlds have a magic sheen . . . She moulds them into dimensions we can only just sense. She is unique. She is legend' THE TIMES'Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power' OBSERVERGeorge Orr is a mild and unremarkable man who finds the world a less than pleasant place to live: seven billion
FERRANDI Paris, the French School of Culinary Arts-dubbed the Harvard of gastronomy by Le Monde newspaper--provides the ultimate reference on cooking with vegetables. Infusing mealtimes with delicious vegetarian and flexitarian options has never been more important. Drawing on the expertise of the
Looking back on his confinement to Bethlem, Restoration playwright Nathaniel Lee declared: 'They called me mad, and I called them mad, and damn them, they outvoted me.' As Roy Porter shows in Madness: A Brief History, thinking about who qualifies as insane, what causes mental illness, and how such
Delectable history of Provence's traditional sweets, with 25 modern recipes The history of the calisson, a traditional French candy, is said to have begun as early as the middle of the 15th century in the Count of Provence, when confectioners created a new treat made out of Provencal almonds
'Lee Child's protagonist, Jack Reacher, is a hero in the Dirty Harry style, a man who lives by his own principles
The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators -- now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Gathering together to face the evil Loki, solo heroes Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man and the Wasp joined forces to become Marvel's
Quand la sonnerie a encore retenti, que la porte du box s'est ouverte, c'est le silence de la salle qui est monté vers moi, le silence, et cette singuliere sensation que j'ai eue lorsque j'ai constaté que le jeune journaliste avait détourné les yeux. Je n'ai pas regardé du côté de Marie. Je
Learn the secrets to obtaining Bruce Lee's astounding physique with this insightful martial arts training book. The Art of Expressing the Human Body, a title coined by Bruce Lee himself to describe his approach to martial arts, documents the techniques he used so effectively to perfect his body for
The first authoritative biography of film star Bruce Lee, who made martial arts a global phenomenon, bridged the divide between eastern and western cultures, and smashed long-held stereotypes of Asians and
The classic illustrations of Demons Published in 1818-1863, the original Dictionnaire Infernal remains the ultimate source for images of the most famous demons of demonology Written by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de Plancy, and illustrated by Louis Le Breton, this classic work was printed in 6
Brand-new stories from world-class writers, handpicked by number one bestseller Lee Child. Includes original stories from Jeffery Deaver, Gregg Hurwitz, Karin Slaughter and Lee
From bestselling author and the star of Food Network's The Kitchen, It's Not Complicated offers recipes designed to simplify cooking (and life ) After years of throwing lavish, carefully planned dinner parties, hosting numerous food shows, and jet-setting across the globe, Katie Lee has settled
The official guide to the Falmouth to Exmouth section of Britain's longest National Trail, published in association with Walk
New York Times bestselling author James Lee Burke brings readers a captivating tale of justice, love, brutality, and mysticism set in the turbulent
This is the remarkable story of James Lee who, starting in 1895, spent 20 years pursuing all the pleasures and dangers that the Far East had to offer. A twilight world of ports, red light districts, drug dens and secret chambers of vice from Aden to
Raven Sablemane is battling The Ooze when his spaceship is sucked into a
Description fran aise Depuis 2001, des recherches arch ologiques sont men es dans l'archipel de Mol ne. Ce secteur s'av re particuli rement riche en vestiges du N olithique et de l'Age du Bronze. Une concentration exceptionnelle de monuments m galithiques y a t mise en vidence. Plusieurs
With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was one of the great masters of Victorian of mystery and horror fiction, and can be regarded as the father of the modern ghost story. In a Glass Darkly (1872), one of his most celebrated volumes, purports to be the
She swims to explore the natural history of fresh water and to examine her own place in the world. Turning is a nature memoir chronicling Jessica J. Lee's year of swimming in the lakes around
Completely updated edition brings the reader even more handy tips on how to help combat the climate emergency and other environmental problems. For anyone who yearns for a realistic alternative to the destructive path the world is on, and wants practical advice on how they can make things
a perfect example of her talent' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool 'Like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen.' Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her FamilyPreviously published as Our Cousin
Aimed at surfers of all ages and abilities, AdvancedSurf Fitness for High Performance Surfing offers a complete training package designed to take your surfing to the next level. The book includes a series of training programs that target the different muscle groups used in surfing, from paddling to
'Once one is fairly competent at practical sorcery, there is little of importance that remains to be said or read about the subject; the magician at this point tends to emphasize inner development in his work. It seems to me that Chaos Magic itself has reached this point; the basic ideas needed for
Lee has some serious concerns about her next-door neighbors. When children in the street start to disappear, Lee knows something is terribly wrong. She feels a nibble on her neck one night and Horace appears, acting batty and in a bad-tempered manner. Will Lee be able to use her courage and grace
In the years 1942 to 1948, Le Corbusier developed a system of measurements which became known as 'Modulor'. Based on the Golden Section and Fibonacci numbers and also using the physical dimensions of the average human, Modulor is a sequence of measurements which Le Corbusier used to achieve harmony
75+ full-page spreads with innovative continuous-line free-motion quilting
Nat, a veteran of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, thinks his years as an agent runner are over. But MI6 have other plans. To tackle the growing threat from Moscow Centre, Nat is put in charge of The Haven, a defunct substation of London General with a rag-tag band of spies. His weekly
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and learn to successfully engage in all aspects of global production with the revised and updated 4th edition of The Producer's Business Handbook. Learn how to cultivate relationships with key industry players including domestic
On the tiny Breton island of Le Devin, life has remained almost unchanged for over a hundred years. For generations, two rival communities have fought for control of the island's only beach. When Mado returns home ot her village after a ten-year absence, she finds it threatened, both by the tides
Is there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and New York Times bestselling author, retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith and builds a captivating case for Christ's
New York Times bestseller and 'one of the finest crime writer's America has ever produced' James Lee Burke returns with his latest masterpiece, the story of a father and son separated by
FEATURED IN PUBLISHERS WEEKLY's STILL HERE, STILL QUEER: LBGTQ BOOKS 2020 FEATURED IN BOOK RIOT'S INDIE PRESS ROUND-UP: 10 GREAT NEW RELEASES FOR SUMMER Pass with Care is a testament to trans resilience, queer joy, and the power of finding freedom and adventure within a community of your own
Lee Miller's career encompassed several different careers: she was a successful model, then a leading Surrealist photographer; and then a war correspondent during World War II. Compiled by her son, this book offers a record of Miller's life and
Puzzle Dino amsterdam 3000 puzzle:Skládání puzzle zkrátí dlouhé zimní večery a zároveň přispívá k rozvoji logického myšlení. Jde o nestárnoucí klasiku, která baví jak děti, tak dospělé. V balení se nachází 3000 dílků, k jejichž složení už je zapotřebí více
The outstanding first book in the ever-popular Dave Robicheaux
Launched in 1930, the Bugatti Type 50 heralded a new era with the introduction of the Molsheim marque's first twin-cam design, a supercharged 4.9-litre straight-eight engine of prodigious power. At a time when brute force was needed to win the Le Mans 24 Hours, a competition version was developed