Cat's Cradle Orion Books

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Cat?s Cradle, one of Vonnegut?s most entertaining novels, is filled with scientists and G-men and even ordinary folks caught up in the game. These assorted characters chase each other around in search of the world?s most important and dangerous substance, a new form of ice that freezes at room temperature. At one time, this novel could probably be found on the bookshelf of every college kid in America; it?s still a fabulous read and a great place to start if you?re young enough to have missed the first Vonnegut craze.Vonnegut has a way of helping his readers enter into this end-of-the-world story. Jonah, the first-person narrator, wants to write a book about the end of the world ? so naturally his topic is the inventor of the atomic bomb, Dr. Frank Hoenikker, and what the people surrounding him were doing on the day the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. It is his research that leads him to Hoenikker?s children, old acquaintances and, finally, on a journey that goes completely different than expected?The protagonist himself spoils parts of his story right at the beginning of the book, but I will do my best to keep the review spoilerfree. Personally, I didn?t even read the blurb, I just dug right into the book. Maybe that added to the wonder I felt washing over me on every page. Truth be told, I picked this as my second-chance-for-Vonnegut book because it is fairly slim (yes, I am ashamed of myself).The style is both simple and complicated. Vonnegut uses simple words and short, precise sentences to tell a story that folds back onto itself, that jumps back and forth in time and expects the reader to know things that are only revealed much later. I see how this may turn certain people off, for me it only added to the charm and the mystery of this novel. I like having to work my brain to figure out what?s going on. The revelations are just that much more satisfying. The many, very short chapters make for a nice reading experience and give you the illusion that you can stop after this chapter or that chapter ? only to find yourself continuing because it?s just that good.

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The Wonderful Winawer: Strategic Ideas Surprise Weapons for Dynamic Chess Players

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The widely-played  Winawer Variation  has been called #8216;the jewel in the crown of the French Defence#8217;. It is easy to see why: This is an opening for players who love a real fight. Black immediately attacks White#8217;s centre and the resulting positional dynamics offer chances to both sides. Viktor Moskalenko, a renowned champion of dynamic play, is the ideal guide to show you both the strategic principles and the tactical finesses. As a follow-up to his bestselling  The Flexible French , Moskalenko has written another sparkling book brimming with new and original ideas. The entire spectrum of the Winawer is covered, but of course Moskalenko has his own preferences and he does not shy away from some daring recommendations.  His keen eye for the essence of positions, his talent to find new resources in well-known lines and his own inimitable style will make the #8216;French Magic#8217; work for every reader. Viktor Moskalenko  is an International Grandmaster, a successful author and a well-known chess coach who has worked with Vasily Ivanchuk. A former Ukrainian champion, Moskalenko remains highly active as a player and has won numerous tournaments in his new home country, Spain. Viktor Kortchnoi: "Familiarizing oneself with Moskalenko's new ideas can only have a beneficial effect on the play of any reader, from amateur to professional. I can see many connections between this second book and the earlier 'flexible' volume, which proves that the two are in spirit actually one publication." Arne Moll, ChessVibes: "The book literally brims with double exclamation marks, devious tricks, once-forgotten-but-now-revitalised ideas, quintessential quotes, noteworthy novelties, and thought-provoking italicised musing (..) A true roller-coaster ride of a book." Klaus Kreuzer, Europa Rochade Magazine: "It is simply a pleasure to work with this book." Paul Motwani, The Scotsman: "Brilliant (..) GM Viktor Moskalenko does an excellent job of giving all the most important lines after 3.Nc3 Bb4 together with lots of sound advice and ideas which makes the material easily understandable." Marshtower Chess Reviews: "The writing style is never less than engaging. It is possible to learn quite a lot just by reading the prose and not even playing through the moves."  Joe Petrolito, Australasian Chess Magazine: "Expands and complements the material on the Winawer in the earlier book (..) Another fine book by a good author." Glenn Flear, Yearbook 98: "It is as if Moskalenko and New In Chess have consciously sought out the best features in other chess books and then put them all into this one. In addition, these 272 pages are so full full of the sheer 'joie de vivre' of the author that I would recommend turning a few pages when you are feeling down." Max Euwe Centre, Amsterdam: "A barrage of ideas, suggestions, warnings and concepts." Gary Lane, Chess Moves Magazine: "A must for those who play the French Defence." Carsten Hansen, ChessCafe: "Very interesting and well-analyzed, with plenty of fresh ideas and suggestions." Praise for other books by Viktor Moskalenko: John Watson, The Week In Chess (on The Flexible French): #8220;Simply sparkles with ideas.#8221; Bill McGeary, ChessVille (on Revolutionize Your Chess): #8220;This book could be the most complete approach to teaching improving players that I have seen.#8221; Lubomir Kavalek, The Washingt on Post (on The Fabulous Budapest Gambit): #8220;Well structured and fun to read.#8221;

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Dial A For Aunties HarperCollins Publishers

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Winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize 2021 'Whip-smart, original and so funny. I found it impossible to put down and lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud' Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Road Trip Your family would kill to see you happy 'ARE YOU...DEAD?' OH MY GOD. I THINK HE IS. When Meddy Chan accidentally kills her blind date, she turns to her aunties for help. Their meddling set her up on the date so they kind of owe her. WELL, THAT DIDN'T QUITE GO TO PLAN. Although hiding this goddamn dead body is going to be harder than they thought especially when her family's wedding business has THE biggest wedding of the year happening right now. IT'S PRETTY BAD TIMING REALLY. It turns out the wedding venue just happens to be managed by Meddy's ex, aka the one who got away. It's the worst time to see him again, or...is it? Can Meddy finally find love and make her overbearing family happy?

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Walerian Borowczyk Crescent Moon Publishing

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WALERIAN BOROWCZYK by JEREMY MARK ROBINSON Walerian Borowczyk (known as 'Boro') is one of cinema's one-offs. Quite simply, there is no filmmaker quite like Borowczyk. Borowczyk's films have an astonishing, magical quality. They reach a place very rare in contemporary cinema, and are quite unlike the films of any other auteur. Borowczyk's films create their own space, with imagery, sounds and music of a really exceptional power. Jeremy Robinson discusses each Borowczyk film in detail, sometimes going through scenes shot by shot. Fully illustrated, with stills from Borowczyk's movies, and from the history of erotica, a bibliography, filmography and notes. 252pp. The text has been updated for this new (2nd) edition. www.crmoon.com EXTRACT FROM THE INTRODUCTION Goto: Island of Love was the first Walerian Borowczyk film that made a big impression on audiences and critics, winning a number of prizes. I first saw Goto: Island of Love in 1982, at Bournemouth Film School, when we watched 16mm prints as part of our film history programme. You could see there was an astonishing vision at work here. I remember above all the creation of a visceral, idiosyncratic and original world. If I had to single out some films, I'd cite Blanche, Immoral Tales, Behind Convent Walls, The Beast and Goto: Island of Love, for their painterly sense, the use of props and costumes, and the incredible attention to detail. Very stylish, mysterious, poetic. Not forgetting the acute awareness of the history of religion and literature. Borowczyk produced some of the most memorable images in European cinema, the equal of Ingmar Bergman, Sergei Paradjanov or Andrei Tarkovsky. AUTHOR'S NOTE: I spent a long time researching and compiling this book. It contains a huge amount of information on the amazing filmmaker Walerian Borowczyk, much of which is very, very hard to find. You have to really dig around to discover valuable information on Boro. The book relates Borowczyk to many other filmmakers and movies, from the European art movie tradition, but also the horror genre, and animation; it analyzes each of Borowcyk's movie in depth (from the sublime - Goto and Immoral Tales - to the downright terrible - Emmanuelle 5); it assesses the critical reception of Borowczyk, and the current perception of Borowcyk as a director; it contains many illustrations (some of which are rare); it considers Borowczyk's love of erotica (with illustrations); and it contains a useful bibliography and list of sources. Lastly, my book on Walerian Borowczyk is clearly written in an entertaining style, which I hope will encourage the reader to seek out some of Borowczyk's strange, lyrical, hallucinatory and erotic movies. And if you've already seen them, I hope my book will offer some fresh insights into Borowcyk.

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Young ELI Readers 3/A1.1: The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse + Downloadable Multimedia ELI

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Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes John Wiley & Sons Inc

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ESSENTIAL ENDOCRINOLOGY AND DIABETESThe Essentials are an international, best-selling series of textbooks, all of which are designed to support lecture series or themes on core topics within the health sciences. See www.wiley.com for further details.Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes provides the accurate and up-to-date knowledge required for treating all areas of endocrinology and diabetes, covering the latest research, clinical guidelines, investigational methods, and therapies. This classic text explains the vital aspects of endocrine physiology in a succinct and easy-to-use format, with full-colour illustrations, clinical images, and case studies to assist readers in applying theory to practice.The text covers the principles of endocrinology, clinical endocrinology, and clinical diabetes and obesity, and has been revised throughout to present the most recent developments in the field. The seventh edition includes new and updated material on the latest molecular techniques, approaches to clinical investigation and diagnostics, next generation sequencing technology, and positron emission tomography (PET). The treatment of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes has been updated with clinical algorithms and reflects significant advances such as incretin-based therapies, SGLT2 inhibitors, the development of better insulins, and technologies that support self-management.* Provides students and practitioners with comprehensive and authoritative information on all major aspects of endocrine physiology* Covers diagnosis, management, and complications of clinical disorders such as endocrine neoplasia, and type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes* Explains the core principle of feedback regulation, which is vital for the correct interpretation of many clinical tests* Features case histories, learning objectives, 'recap' links to chapter content, cross-referencing guides, key information boxes, and chapter summariesEssential Endocrinology and Diabetes, Seventh Edition is the ideal textbook for medical and biomedical students, junior doctors, and clinicians looking to refresh their knowledge of endocrine science.For more information on the complete range of Wiley medical student and junior doctor publishing, please visit: www.wiley.comTo receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/emailAll content reviewed by students for studentsWiley Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewmedicalbooks.com to find out more.This title is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see www.wiley.com/buy/9781118763964

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Book Lovers Penguin Books

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'This may be her best yet' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, author of Malibu Rising'Sexy, funny, and smart' EMMA STRAUB, author of All Adults Here'Book Lovers is Schitt's Creek for book nerds' CASEY MCQUISTON, author of One Last StopOne summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didn't see coming... Nora is a cut-throat literary agent at the top of her game. Her whole life is books. Charlie is an editor with a gift for creating bestsellers. And he's Nora's work nemesis. Nora has been through enough break-ups to know she's the woman men date before they find their happy-ever-after. That's why Nora's sister has persuaded her to swap her desk in the city for a month's holiday in Sunshine Falls, North Carolina. It's a small town straight out of a romance novel, but instead of meeting sexy lumberjacks, handsome doctors or cute bartenders, Nora keeps bumping into...Charlie. She's no heroine. He's no hero. So can they take a page out of an entirely different book? Binge-read The Hating Game and now looking to escape into another suitably steamy love story? Look no further...Set over one sizzling August, BOOK LOVERS is the new chemistry-filled 'rivals to lovers' romcom from New York Times #1 bestseller Emily Henry WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT EMILY HENRY'A rom-com lover's dream of a book. Razor-sharp and featuring a fierce heroine who does not apologise for her ambition. A breath of fresh air.' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, author of Malibu Rising'The hottest book of the summer - the pages simply sizzle!' JOSIE SILVER, author of One Day in December'Full of sexual tension and tantalizing possibility.' BETH O'LEARY, author of The Roadtrip'Emily Henry is my newest automatic-buy author . . . a heartfelt, funny, tender escape that you wish could last forever' JODI PICOULT, author of The Book of Two Ways'I would follow Emily Henry anywhere. A small town, a literary enterprise, a bookstore to rescue, and sex in moonlit streams? Yes, please! Book Lovers is sexy, funny, and smart' EMMA STRAUB, author of All Adults Here'Charming, earnest, and clever. A total delight for anyone who's ever secretly rooted for the career girl in a Hallmark movie. Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry' CASEY MCQUISTON, author of One Last Stop'Original, sparkling bright and layered with feeling. If whipcrack banter and sexual tension is your catnip, you'll adore this book' SALLY THORNE, author of The Hating Game'I could not devour Book Lovers fast enough. Emily Henry is pure delight. I'm utterly enchanted by her wry sense of humour, the relish that she brings to every cleverly crafted sentence, and her irrepressible love for love' Katherine Centre, author of Things You Save in a Fire

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White Dwarf 489 2023 Games Workshop

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160-stronicowy White Dwarf - magazyn wypełniony informacjami na temat Waszych ulubionych gier!White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premium Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing monthly content

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Soul Mastery Soul Mastery

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Soul Mastery: Accessing the Gifts of Your Soul gives you direct contact with your Soul Family and its heritage. This very real and practical knowledge opens your heart to your deepest nature and purpose. Experience a sacred reunion with your Soul, and a positive, profound, and joyful knowing of your true essence and gifts. Truly understand yourself and others from the viewpoint of Soul heritage. Discover the majesty of your Soul and be filled with joy at what you see. Come home to the gifts of your Soul. When I heard from Susann where my soul was birthed, trained and given life it felt like a home coming. It felt as if someone deep inside of me said, "Yes, it is okay to be you!" Rev. Deborah Hogan Susann is one of those rare people who not only teaches at the level of mastery but lives it by engaging with the ebb and flow of life moment to moment. Greg Cortopassi, President of Launch Your Dreams, LLC Through working with Susann and the gifts of wisdom within the covers of this book we find ourselves becoming the presence of our own divine Essence, which we have been desiring to know since the beginning of our awakening in this lifetime. Dr. Robert Sampson, M. D. and Patricia Hughes, BSN, Co-founders of Evolutionary Medicine, Co-authors of Breaking Out of Environmental Illness Susann Taylor Shier, CHT works as a Psychotherapist for the heart and Soul and Intuitive Counselor for clients around the country. She has been working in the healing field for over 30 years. She works in person and over the telephone extensively. She travels to facilitate Soul Mastery trainings and workshops across the USA.

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Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace (Book Analysis) BrightSummaries.com

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Unlock the more straightforward side of Infinite Jest with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, a vast, sweeping novel which takes in a tennis academy for gifted young players, a halfway house for recovering addicts and an "entertainment" rumoured to be so compelling that it will kill whoever watches it. The novel's scope, humour and complexity mean that it is widely recognised as the author's masterpiece and as one of the greatest novels of recent years. David Foster Wallace was an American writer, and is one of the most influential authors of recent years. Besides Infinite Jest, he is also known for the short story collection Brief Interviews with Hideous Men and the essay collections A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again and Consider the Lobster.Find out everything you need to know about Infinite Jest in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:

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Watching from the Dark Penguin Books

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The latest gripping novel from the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Richard & Judy thriller pick She Lies in Wait'Gripping, multi-layered and fresh. Terrific' WILL DEAN, author of Dark Pines_________Aidan Poole logs onto his laptop late at night to Skype his girlfriend, Zoe. But to his horror, he realizes she is not alone.Completely helpless, all he can do is listen to the sounds of a violent struggle.And then a chilling silence.He's desperate to find out if she is OK. So why is he so hesitant to call the police?When his messages finally reach them, DCI Jonah Sheens and his team take the case.And discover the body. . .Watching from the Dark is the spellbinding thriller that you won't want to miss._________'An absolute gem - I was hooked from the first page' JO JAKEMAN, author of Sticks and Stones'A genuine page turner. It kept me guessing right until the end' CHRIS HAMMER, author of Scrublands'A satisfyingly complex whodunnit that will keep readers gripped and baffled in equal measure' Daily ExpressPraise for Gytha Lodge:'A novel that literally makes you hold your breath then gasp out loud' VAL MCDERMID'What a marvel! A corkscrew-twisty, knife-sharp thriller' A J FINN, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'An engaging tale of lust, rivalry and murder' The Sunday Times'Brilliantly formed characters and a twisty, clever plot had me turning pages well past my bed time' HEIDI PERKS, bestselling author of Now You See Her

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World According to Lee McQueen Thames & Hudson Ltd

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'When times are hard, fantasy and escapism are crucial' Alexander McQueen Having grown up in London's East End, Alexander McQueen left school at 15 to become a tailor's apprentice on Mayfair's Savile Row. At 22, he joined the prestigious MA course at Central Saint Martins and, after presenting his 1992 graduate collection (bought on the spot by influential fashion stylist Isabella Blow), went on to change the course of fashion. McQueen was defiant in his opinions on creativity ('Give me time and I'll give you a revolution'), women ('I design clothes because I don't want women to look all innocent and naive ...I want people to be afraid of the women I dress') and craft ('You've got to know the rules to break them. That's what I'm here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition'). He drew much of his inspiration from the natural world ('I have always loved the mechanics of nature and to a greater or lesser extent my work is always informed by that') and consistently challenged perceptions of beauty ('People find my things sometimes aggressive.But I don't see it as aggressive. I see it as romantic, dealing with a dark side of personality'). This attractive book in an accessible format is the perfect gift for fans of fashion and Alexander McQueen, capturing the wit and spirit of a true visionary.

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Girl Upstairs HarperCollins Publishers

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*Don't miss After the Party - the next jaw-dropping thriller from Georgina Lees* 'Compelling, heartbreaking and beautifully written. This superb thriller will stay in my mind for a very long time' B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner Guest How well do you know your neighbour? Would you trust them with your life? I heard Emily before I saw her. The harsh smack of heels against cheap wooden floorboards. The loud phone calls. The incessant music. I knew Emily before I met her. Discarded receipts in our communal hallway. Sticky leftovers in the shared food waste bin. Wine shop vouchers in the letterbox. Now she's gone missing, and I'm the only one who can find her. The only one who can save her. Because I know her best, and I heard everything. The Girl Upstairs is a spine-tingling psychological thriller of grief and obsession that explores how lonely London can be and how sometimes it's our neighbours who see us most, who know us best

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Operation Nativity Usborne Publishing Ltd

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Discover the true story, and meaning, of Christmas, in this lesser-known, laugh-out-loud nativity, from bestselling queen of heart and humour Jenny Pearson.You might have heard the story of the nativity a thousand times, but I can guarantee you've NEVER heard what really happened. The true story involves me, my sister Molly, and the night the Angel Gabriel crash-landed in our grandparents' back garden.He was trying to get to Bethlehem, you see, but went a bit wrong, and ended up sending Mary, Joseph, their donkey, a wise man and a shepherd travelling through space and time. The problem is, he needed our help to find them pretty sharpish, before Christmas stopped existing...FOREVER! So here's the story of the Christmas we saved Christmas, and found out how much it really meant to us all.Praise for Jenny Pearson:SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and the BRANFORD BOASE AWARD."Breaks records for funny and touching storytelling." David Baddiel"As funny and tender as it could ever be." Frank Cottrell-Boyce"Heart-warming and genuinely funny." The Times

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Ghost Writer Jonathan Cape

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The Ghost Writer, John Harwood's debut novel, is a rousing story with many twists and turns--rather reminiscent of taking apart a Russian matryoshka nesting doll. Gerard Freeman, aged 10, sneaks into his mother's room and unlocks a secret drawer, only to find a picture of a woman he has never seen before, but one that he will find again and again. His mother discovers him and gives him the beating of his life. Why this excessive reaction? She is a worried, paranoid, thin and fretful type with an 'anxious, haunted look'. By tale's end, we know why.Phyllis Freeman, Gerard's mother, was happiest when speaking fondly of Staplefield, her childhood home, where there were things they 'didn't have in Mawson [Australia]--chaffinches and mayflies and foxgloves and hawthorn, coopers and farriers and old Mr Bartholomew who delivered fresh milk and eggs to their house with his horse and cart.' It's the sort of childhood idyll that the timid and lonely Gerard believes in and longs for. He strikes up a correspondence with an English penfriend, Alice Jessel, when he is 13 and a half, living in a desolate place with a frantic mother and a silent father. She is his age, her parents were killed in an accident and she has been crippled by it. She now lives in an institution, and her description of the grounds sounds much like his mother's description of Staplefield. They go through young adulthood together, in letters only, thousands of miles apart, eventually declaring their love for one another.Interwoven with the narrative of Alice and Gerard's letters are real ghost stories, the creation of Gerard's great-grandmother, Viola. At first, they seem to be scary Victorian tales of the supernatural. Then we see that they have a spooky way of mirroring, or preceding, events in real life, off the page. Gerard comes upon them, one by one, in mysterious ways, but clearly something, or someone, is leading him. The stories seem to implicate his mother in some nefarious goings-on, but the truth is far worse than Gerard imagines.Any more would be telling too much. Turn on all the lights in the house when you settle down with this one, and plan to spend a long time reading because you will be lost in the story immediately.

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