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Police stations are outdated, and AIs make more efficient detectives, or so says a UK Home Office determined to make cuts.When the sole witness in a trafficking case is discovered brutally murdered, a brass horseshoe forced between his teeth, Detective Sergeant Rex King is summoned back to London and into a labyrinth of memory, music, and political unrest. From The Clashs ragged 1985 busking trail to the fractured legacy of the anti-nuclear movement, Rex follows threads that tug uncomfortably at his own history echoes he cant quite place, shadows that refuse to settle.When Rexs boss, DCI Lollo Lawrence, suddenly disappears, and long-buried papers from the Miners Strike surface, he must work alongside a sharp young detective, a seasoned northern soul devotee, and the National Crime Agencys unsettlingly brilliant new AI. Yet the deeper he travels, the more he finds the investigation folding back on him: professional loyalties strained, personal relationships tested, and accusations from his undercover past threatening to unmake him.Two murders, one misper and a force under fire has former spycop DS Rex King finally met his match?

Katharine Hepburn was a legend. This is the novel of how she became one.After the devastating loss of her beloved brother, young Katharine Hepburn makes two vows: she will become famous, and she will never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving behind her East Coast marriage and icy patrician family, she arrives in 1930s Hollywood - accompanied by her lover and determined to live on her own terms. But the studio system has rules. And Kate - brilliant, bisexual, and fiercely independent - refuses to follow them. .Drawn into a glittering circle that includes the powerful David and Irene Selznick, the dazzling Cary Grant, ambitious director John Ford, and the millionaire tycoon Howard Hughes, she moves through a world of sex, ambition, and betrayal. As her star ascends, Kate faces an impossible choice: become the star Hollywood demands, or risk everything to become the woman she always was. Blending meticulous research with incandescent imagination, Priya Parmar delivers a bold, emotionally charged portrait of an icon who shattered convention and refused to be anything but original.

Two bored, obsessed teenagers break into and secretly live in influencers houses. But when they choose the wrong home, their twisted experiment turns deadly. A darkly funny, breathtakingly tense thriller from the most original writer in Britain (Daily Express)Will Carver uses his unique voice to skewer the vacuous world of wannabe influencers and reality TV a savage, scathing, compelling but deeply funny take-down of a fake, narcissistic world. Totally on point and enormous fun!Trevor WoodA smart, stylish writerDaily MailWill Carver follows Kill Them With Kindness with another satirical look at the world we live in and he does it brilliantly captures the zeitgeist of 21st century culture and I cannot wait to see where he goes nextMichael WoodAlyssa wants to be seen. Less wants to be someone. She takes two buses to class, posts pictures of her lunch, and pretends its all effortless. He hides his privilege beneath thrifted clothes and a sketchbook full of impossible designs. Together, they are inseparable two outsiders constructing a version of themselves the world might finally applaud.Then Alyssa stumbles upon the hidden world of phrogging living unnoticed inside other peoples homes. She and Less slip through Los Angeles glossy veneer: influencers, producers, pop stars, all so busy performing their perfect lives they dont notice the shadows in their attics, the scratching in their walls.An act of rebellion. A harmless thrill. A social experiment.Until they choose the wrong house.Until the influencer they idolise catches them in the act.Until the cameras, already rolling, capture everything.What begins as a reckless adventure becomes a nightmare of lies, power and the cost of visibility. Bad Influence is a breathtakingly tense, darkly funny thriller about the lives we curate, the secrets we hide, and the monsters made by the need to be seen.____________Praise for Will CarverOne of the most exciting authors in BritainDaily ExpressIncredibly dark and very funnyHarriet TyceUnlike anything youll read this yearHeatImpossibly original, stylish, sinister and heartfeltChris WhitakerWeirdly page-turningSunday TimesAmbitious, dark and funnyMike GayleA highly original state-of-the-nation novel Literary ReviewArguably the most original crime novel published this yearIndependentMesmericGuardianMemorable for its unrepentant darknessTelegraphPerceptive and twisted in equal measureCultureFlyUnflinching, blunt and brutal Sam HollandEqually enthralling and appalling James OswaldOne of the most compelling and original voices in crime fictionAlex NorthBrilliantly originalSam HollandClever, compelling, funnyDaily MailSuperbly paced and remarkably inventive, a book that demands to be read in a single sittingM.W. CravenDelightfully dark and wickedly inventive S.J. WatsonMulti-layered and masterfully writtenHeat magazine Book of the Month

In Stockholm for a G20 summit, the interpreter Thomas Weaver is summoned by the White House Chief of Staff to an off-the-record meeting with a Russian general. Expecting routine diplomacy, what Weaver gets instead is a chilling glimpse into a secret arrangement between Washington and the Kremlin. Warned never to divulge what has been said, Weaver discovers he has accidentally recorded the meeting the only evidence that it took place.Now under threat, he escapes to the safety of a friends house in the English countryside, and then on to London. Yet even there he senses danger. Unsure where to turn, Weaver finds unexpected help from the enigmatic Lily Churchill, whose own loyalties are a mystery. As the two begin to grasp the significance of what Weaver has heard, he and Lily are forced to go underground to hide from their unknown pursuers, who seem determined to silence Weaver for good.The Interpreters Secret is a sophisticated literary thriller about corruption, conspiracy, and the lethal confusions of language.

A Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated BookValérie Perrins first new novel since her breakout bestseller Fresh Water for Flowers"Valérie Perrin is a prodigious storyteller."—Elle  "Perrins most ambitio

Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for anyone interested in the foundations, structures and growth of these art scenes. It also functions as an anthology of what is now considered established in the Arab world, with contributions covering all aspects of the subjectboth from across the region and from a Western perspective.

Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for anyone interested in the foundations, structures and growth of these art scenes. It also functions as an anthology of what is now considered established in the Arab world, with contributions covering all aspects of the subjectboth from across the region and from a Western perspective.

Hilarious . . . theres no one else quite like him working today. Rachel Cooke, ObserverA shaggy-dog graphic novel love story to melt the coldest of hearts.If you cant believe in a cute, funny boy who was nice to you once . . . what can you believe in?Meet Bernie and Brad, two single dogs getting by in Dog City. Bernie has just dropped out of university and Brad, working for an environmental charity, is trying not to have a meltdown about the melting ice caps. When the pair crash into one anothers lives, they em(bark) on a series of dates - new food spots, terrible films, nights in and mishaps a plenty - as they realise that maybe its not just about meeting the right match, but whether you can then make it work.Funny, anxious, and heartwarming, this is the story of two dogs trying to find hope in love, and in each other.

Medieval Europe. A world of darkness. Of Gothic castles, isolated monasteries, of monks and knights and things that go bump in the night. A world where vampires can roam at will... At least, as long as they obey the rules! For a vampire may not murder another vampire. Not unless they have a really good reason to, anyway.Enter Judge Dee. Ancient. Immortal. Ascetic. His cold intellect draws him wherever a mystery is present, and he will rest at nothing to solve the puzzle. Jonathan, the judges human assistant, on the other hand, mostly just wants cheese. With bread, if possible. And some pickles would be nice. After all, its not easy spending your life in the company of murderous vampires who only see you as a tasty snack...Their adventures take them from the warm Italian valleys to the heights of the French Alps as they come face to fang with fiendishly complicated puzzlesnot the least of which is love! But as they are drawn inexorably onwards to London, Jonathan wonders what awaits them when they finally arriveand what choices he may have to make once they get there.Praise for The Three Coffin Problem:"Sink your teeth into this! The Three Coffin Problem is a whimsical delight about everyones favorite vampire detective." Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic"Does fresh, funny, mystifying, clever and subliminally scary things with the mediaeval mystery genresimply by adding vampires to the mix. Hugely recommended." Kim Newman, author of Anno Dracula"Judge Dee is my favorite vampire, and its a joy to watch him work in these stories where he reminds us even a monster must have standardsor else. Along with his reluctant but faithful human servant Jonathan, Judge Dee unravels the unique crimes of the undead and delivers justice, or at least the next closest thing. Vampires are rarely ever this smart, and never this funny. Lavie Tidhar has injected new life into the genre, and I thank him for it." Christopher Farnsworth, author of The Presidents Vampire"Lavie Tidhar is killing it. Id say this book is what youd get if Arthur Conan Doyle got drunk on absinthe and made out with Edward Goreybut its Tidhar all the way down, at his funniest and wittiest. The books packed with vampires of all stripesthe backstabbers, the front stabbers, the shocked stab-eeswho are always up for a snack, and the body count is hilariously high. Tidhar had better keep the Judge Dee & Jonathan stories coming or I will hurt somebody." Daryl Gregory, author of Revelator

A work of art is a strange thing. It can carry us to the soaring peaks of beauty or drag us all the way down to the burning depths of depravity. We often treat artworks as sacred, almost ethereal. But they are an intimate piece of this world - born from the hands of geniuses, and from the hands of monsters.What makes an artwork immoral? Why do these troubling creations have such a hold on us? And how should we deal with them?We live in a moment when the dangers of art seem more prevalent than ever: artists are cancelled for their misdeeds, public statues are toppled, images of violence and obscenity await us at the touch of a button. But as this provocative new history demonstrates, we humans have always used art to make sense of the less innocent aspects of ourselves and the world around us.In Depraved, philosopher of art Daisy Dixon takes the reader on a journey through some of the most volatile and contentious works ever produced - from prehistoric sculpture to extreme metal music, Renaissance paintings to videogames. She reveals how beautiful art can sometimes be the most insidious, and why the greatest threat might lie in our own judgements about the art we censor or condemn.Above all, Dixon builds a powerful case for returning the terrible gaze of our disturbing creations, showing how we can confront them head-on and tame their toxic effects.

Trust in British politics has hit rock bottom. From the extravagant promises of Brexit to the chaos of Partygate and the fallout from Liz Trusss ill-fated premiership, the hidden wiring of government is sparking for all to see. While ministers and civil servants clash publicly, the issues that matter to voters housing, health and social care, the cost of living, climate change go unaddressed. When tragedies like Grenfell or the Post Office scandal occur, accountability is nowhere to be found.Part memoir, part manifesto, Bad Government takes us behind the famous black door to reveal why the ship of state is so hard to steer.As the first female private secretary in No. 10, the author was the only other woman in the room when Margaret Thatcher resigned. Having shaped reforms under both Thatcher and Blair before working to deepen governments connection with civil society, she now offers an unprecedented insiders view of how the system evolved and why it is breaking.Exploring why successive Prime Ministers have failed in their promises to reset government and rebuild trust, this arresting book draws on compelling personal insights into the functioning of No. 10, weaving together thirty years of history with the crises of today.This is a vital look at the urgent need for a different model of government before the electorate loses faith entirely.

From rumours of lost Amazonian cities of gold to the silver running through the mountains of Bolivia, hopes for dazzling wealth fuelled the imperial fantasies of the Tudors and Stuarts. But while stories of treasure ships and privateers like Walter Raleigh have become entrenched in national myths - what did Elizabethans actually know about Mexico, the Amazon rainforest, or the Chesapeake? How did Indigenous people and knowledge enter the art, fashion, and literature of Shakespeares time - and at what cost?A Golden World illuminates how the Americas became a visible and material presence in English culture, through a range of unexpected objects: from tobacco leaves strewn in playhouses to a boy wearing a pearl earring. Award-winning historian Lauren Working presents an altogether new history of the golden age of 16th century England, that considers the desire for power, land and resources in the first era of colonization, alongside the craft and labour of those in the Americas who contributed to the English Renaissance as we know it.

Become Stewards of Gods Vision Where You Are Its possible for American Christians to live everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Were often disconnected from the places we inhabitcut off from nature, our neighbors, people different from us, and a sense of rootedness. Its time to imagine a better way.Each of us is placed by God in a specific "somewhere." Drawing on social science research and their experiences across American landscapes and the Middle East, Ben Norquist and Brian Miller show how Christians in the US can develop a redemptive imagination for place. Many people have uncritically accepted American cultural assumptions about land, property, home ownership, and the good life. Yet our identity as followers of Jesus should transform how we live in the physical world, even as we recognize how places shape their inhabitants.Every Somewhere Sacred explores tools for deeply understanding or "reading" places; interdisciplinary scholarship from Scripture, sociology, and theology on land and place; and connections between colonialism, race, social class, and American landscapes. Norquist and Miller offer a variety of personal and corporate practices including land research, reassessing priorities and habits, advocating for others, and reconsidering the nature of sacred space, prompting us toward a broader vision for how God works through space, using biblical lenses of landscape as gift, sacrament, kin, and home. Are you seeking a rooted, meaningful faith that responds to the needs of your community? If you want to dive deeper into a theology of place, Every Somewhere Sacred will help you connect to your own "somewhere" and offer guidance for becoming a steward of Gods vision where you are.

Bring holiday cheer to your quilting with 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Block Sampler, a beautifully crafted book that guides you through twelve unique quilt blocks, each inspired by the beloved verses of the classic Christmas carol. Whether youre stitching a partridge in a pear tree or twelve drummers drumming, each block captures the magic and whimsy of the season. This sampler also includes an introduction by author Kelly Young, a comprehensive section on essential tools, quilting basics, and helpful techniques, making it a perfect resource for both beginners and experienced quilters. The step-by-step instructions walk you through each of the twelve blocks, which can then be assembled into a stunning wall display, cozy lap quilt, or a full twin-size quilt. As an added treat, the book includes a bonus pattern for a quilted Father Christmas pillow, a charming accent to accompany your quilted masterpiece. Whether youre creating for yourself or gifting to a fellow holiday enthusiast, 12 Days of Christmas Quilt Block Sampler is a joyful celebration of tradition, creativity, and the spirit of handmade holidays.

The book contains the complete scope of learning for the IPMA Level D certification and the GPM Basislevel in an English exam . It offers numerous examples, templates for project management methods and practical tips. It also aims to convey the joy of project management, which when carried out professionally is probably one of the most versatile and exciting professions imaginable.The IPMA (International Project Management Association) defines global standards for professional project management. The three competence areas of the current standard ICB4.0 (Individual Competence Baseline) Perspective (context), People (personal and social) and Practice (methods and technical) provide the certification framework for project managers. The competence-based approach of IPMA enables the transfer into practice and goes beyond the pure knowledge acquisition of other certifications solely based on tools and methods. In this way, the transfer to everyday project management can be managed successfully.Contents: Project context: how projects are embedded in companies, what legal regulations need to be considered, the role of organizational culture in project implementation People in the project: personal and social skills for project managers, how to design projects with people for people Methods and techniques: from requirements analysis to performance, resource, time and cost planning through to project controlling and project closure All topics are explained for both classical (plan-based) and agile project management and how to combine these two approaches (hybrid).New in the third edition: Project audits Humour in project management, cooperative conflict resolution Harvard concept for negotiations Importance of networks and alliances in projects Communication in change and transformation projects

The book contains the complete scope of learning for the IPMA Level D certification and the GPM Basislevel in an English exam . It offers numerous examples, templates for project management methods and practical tips. It also aims to convey the joy of project management, which when carried out professionally is probably one of the most versatile and exciting professions imaginable.The IPMA (International Project Management Association) defines global standards for professional project management. The three competence areas of the current standard ICB4.0 (Individual Competence Baseline) Perspective (context), People (personal and social) and Practice (methods and technical) provide the certification framework for project managers. The competence-based approach of IPMA enables the transfer into practice and goes beyond the pure knowledge acquisition of other certifications solely based on tools and methods. In this way, the transfer to everyday project management can be managed successfully.Contents: Project context: how projects are embedded in companies, what legal regulations need to be considered, the role of organizational culture in project implementation People in the project: personal and social skills for project managers, how to design projects with people for people Methods and techniques: from requirements analysis to performance, resource, time and cost planning through to project controlling and project closure All topics are explained for both classical (plan-based) and agile project management and how to combine these two approaches (hybrid).New in the third edition: Project audits Humour in project management, cooperative conflict resolution Harvard concept for negotiations Importance of networks and alliances in projects Communication in change and transformation projects

"Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat I absolutely loved this book and cant wait to read the next book in the series!"Reader review for Girl One: MurderA dredging operation stirs up more than silt when it uncovers Cassandra Fierces fathers missing boat. The Coast Guard investigator dives into a haunting past, but someone is determined to ensure this case stays coldeven if it means silencing Cassandra permanently."I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didnt stop till the last few pages I look forward to reading more!"Reader review for Found YouThis is book #7 in a long anticipated new series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.The series delivers a pulse-pounding suspenseful thriller led by a complex and talented heroine. This gripping mystery series combines non-stop action with nail-biting tension, offering readers a roller coaster of shocking revelations and unforeseen turns. With its breakneck pace and addictive storytelling, these psychological thrillers are guaranteed to keep you engrossed until the wee hours. For fans of crime fiction writers such as Lee Child, Teresa Driscoll, and Rachel Caine, the series is a must-read.Future books in the series are now available!"I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I cant wait to read the next book!"Reader review for Girl One: Murder"Very good book You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!"Reader review for Girl One: Murder"This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1 Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!"Reader review for Girl One: Murder"Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going."Reader review for Girl One: Murder"Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!"Reader review for Girl One: Murder"A great suspense that keeps you reading cant wait for the next in this series!"Reader review for Found You"Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in."Reader review for Found You

This new book from Anthony Burton looks at ten pivotal moments in transport world history, ranging over five centuries, from the age of sailing ships to the modern jet liner. The diverse individuals range from Cornish mining engineer Richard Trevithick to French nobleman the Marquis Jouffroy dAbbans. The varied inventions cover developments on land, at sea and in the air, charting leaps in development that caused permanent change, including aqueducts and flights of locks for inland waterways, to paddle steamers and iron-hulled vessels, the hot air balloon and jet engine, the internal combustion engine for road transport, or the first electric locomotive. This is a book that tells of exciting discoveries and the lives of those who made them.

Improve your happiness and wellbeing while also reducing your carbon footprint? Many would argue that this is too good to be true; Dunn and Zhao expertly show us that it is notHannah Ritchie, author of Not the End of the WorldWhat if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy? What if we could make ourselves, and our planet, happier at the same time?Psychologist Elizabeth Dunn and climate behaviour scientist J. Z. Zhao challenge everything we think we know about sustainable living. While most climate advice demands self-denial - eat less, travel less, want less - this groundbreaking book offers a counterintuitive truth: you can make your life better while saving our species at the same time.Dunn and Zhao reveal how tweaking everyday decisions around food, travel, housing, and shopping can nudge us toward a tipping point of mass action - without tipping us into burnout. Discover that:Joy is a powerful climate strategy: When you like the changes youre making, youre more likely to stick with them - and spread them. You dont have to go vegan or give up flying: Smart substitutions (chicken over beef, carry-on over checked bags) make a real dent in emissions with less personal friction. Small talk matters: Normalizing climate conversations with friends and family helps shift social norms and catalyzes cultural change. Learn to carbon budget: Approach your emissions like your finances: strategically, thoughtfully, and with long-term impact in mind. With warmth, clarity and a refreshingly optimistic voice, Dunn and Zhao reframe what it means to do your part. Because sustainability doesnt lie in doing everything, it lies in doing something, joyfully.

Fascism is back. This time no swastikas, Nazi flags, or deadly bureaucracy, but MAGA hats, right-wing extremist memes, and a triumphant fist held high. For the first time in modern history, far right parties in some European countries have won a larger share of the votes than the Conservatives and the Social Democrats.Fascism hollows out democracies from within. It starts with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup.But how do fascists mobilise citizens? How has fascism become normalised in Europe again? And how do we stop it?