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This is a revised edition of Bronte's classic tale. Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange on the bleak Yorkshire Moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before.

This 1866 novel is Dostoevsky's great fictional study of the criminal mind, in the character of the student Raskolnikov, who murders an aged pawnbroker. Initially, Raskolnikov believes that the killing was entirely justified, but as the novel proceeds he becomes tortured by his guilt, and begins to question all his most passionately held beliefs. Eventually, while the wily police inspector Porfiry Petrovich simply waits, Raskolnikov--prompted by Sonia, a prostitute who is devoted to him--breaks down and confesses. Despite its bleak subject matter, the novel holds out the possibility of .

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Once in a blue moon, things turn out just right: the new Jack Reacher, the thriller hero we can't get enough of.Jack Reacher is back in a brand new white-knuckle read from Lee Child, creator of todays James Bond, a thriller hero we cant get enough of (Ken Follett).In a nameless city, two ruthless rival criminal gangs, one Albanian, the other Ukrainian, are competing for control. But they hadnt counted on Jack Reacher arriving on their patch.Reacher is trained to notice things. Hes on a Greyhound bus, watching an elderly man sleeping in his seat, with a fat envelope of cash hanging out of his pocket. Another passenger is watching too ... obviously hoping to get rich quick.As the mugger makes his move, Reacher steps in. The old man is grateful, yet he turns down Reachers offer to help him home. Hes vulnerable, scared, and clearly in big, big trouble.What hold could the gangs possibly have on the old guy? Will Reacher sit back and let bad things happen? Or can he twist the situation to everyones benefit?

WINNER OF THE PAUL TORDAY MEMORIAL PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE MCKITTERICK PRIZEA deep and luminous story of late love and second chances - an enduring novel of ideas about life, love and the surprises it throws at us.A moving tribute to friendship and love, to the courage of the ordinary, and to starting again RACHEL JOYCE*** Sometimes it takes a stranger to really know who you areWhen Tina Hopgood writes a letter of regret to a man she has never met, she doesnt expect a reply.When Anders Larsen, a lonely museum curator, answers it, nor does he.Theyre both searching for something, they just dont know it yet.Anders has lost his wife, along with his hopes and dreams for the future. Tina is trapped in a marriage she doesnt remember choosing.Slowly their correspondence blossoms as they bare their souls to each other with stories of joy, anguish and discovery. But then Tinas letters suddenly cease, and Anders is thrown into despair.Can their unexpected friendship survive?

I was completely spellbound - Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost ThingsSetterfield is a master storyteller - Madeline Miller, author of Circe Some say the river drowned her... Some say it brought her back to life On a dark midwinters night in an ancient inn on the Thames, the regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories when the door bursts open and in steps an injured stranger. In his arms is the drowned corpse of a child. Hours later, the dead girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it magic? And who does the little girl belong to? An exquisitely crafted historical mystery brimming with folklore, suspense and romance, as well as with the urgent scientific curiosity of the Victorian age.____________________ Praise for Diane Setterfield:An absolute feast of a book, which will keep you engrossed RED magazineBrimming with folklore, intrigue and romance, this is a story to savour Woman & HomeOnce Upon a River continues to demonstrate [Setterfields] mastery of the Gothic genre in a way that will appeal to modern readers The Independent

The international bestseller about life, the universe and everything.When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself? To solve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined.An addictive blend of mystery, philosophy and fantasy, Sophie''''s World is an international phenomenon which has been translated into 60 languages and sold more than 40 million copies.

Men to Avoid in Art and Life pairs classical fine art with modern captions that epitomize the spirit of mansplaining.This hilarious book perfectly captures those relatable moments when a man explains to a woman a subject about which he knows considerably less than she does.Situations include men sharing keen insight on the female anatomy, an eloquent defense of catcalling, or offering sage advice about horseback riding to the woman who owns the horse.* These less qualified men of antiquity dish out mediocrity as if it's pure genius* For the women who have endured overbearing men over the centuries* Written with hilariously painful accuracy

Se7en meets The Silence of the Lambs in this dark and twisting novel from the author Jeffery Deaver called "a talented writer with a delightfully devious mind." Two days to save her . . . For over five years, the Four Monkey Killer has terrorized the residents of Chicago. When his body is found, the police quickly realize he was on his way to deliver one final message, one which proves he has taken another victim who may still be alive. One day . . . As the lead investigator on the 4MK task force, Detective Sam Porter knows that even in death, the killer is far from finished. When he discovers a personal diary in the jacket pocket of the body, Porter finds himself caught up in the mind of a psychopath, unraveling a twisted history in hopes of finding one last girl, all while struggling with personal demons of his own. Zero. With only a handful of clues, the elusive killer's identity remains a mystery. Time is running out as the Four Monkey Killer taunts from beyond the grave in this masterfully written fast-paced thriller. "Creepy, scary . . . and impossible to put down! The Fourth Monkey is everything a thriller should be--a must-read!"--Heather Graham, New York Times best-selling author of Law and Disorder "A twisted, movie-worthy serial killer thriller."--Crime by the Book

Over two decades ago we set up Sort of Books to help our friend, the some-time Genesis drummer Chris Stewart, bring his sunlit stories of life on a Spanish mountain farm to print. Ever the optimist, Chris hoped to earn enough money to buy a second-hand tractor for his farm. He got his tractor, as the book spent a year on the Sunday Times Top 10 charts and went on to sell a million and a half copies.His story is a classic. A dreamer and an itinerant sheep shearer, he moves with his wife Ana to a mountain farm in Las Alpujarras, an oddball region in the south of Spain. Misadventures gleefully unfold as Chris discovers that the owner had no intention of leaving. He meets their neighbours, an engaging mix of farmers, shepherds and New Age travellers, and their daughter Chloe is born, linking them irrevocably to their new life. The hero of the piece, however, is the farm itself - a patch of mountain studded with olive, almond and lemon groves, sited on the wrong side of a river, with no access roa

I adored every page of this super-smart, brilliantly funny romcom'Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didin't Call'The new Jojo Moyes... This has all the ingredients of Me Before You'Cosmopolitan'Funny and winning... a Richard Curtis rom-com that also has its feet firmly planted in real life. A real treat'Stylist

Since Glass and God, which was her first full-length collection published in Britain and which was nominated for the 1998 Forward Prize, Anne Carson has published a book a year to extraordinary critical acclaim. Her last two volumes, Autobiography of Red and Men in the Off Hours were both shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize, and she has received numerous North American awards, including the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.In her brilliant new book, she tells a single story. A long-time love, now a crumbling marriage, unfolds in 29 'tangos' of narrative verse, informed by the romanticism of Keats, the wisdom of the classical world and, most importatnly, by Carson's own unique sensibility.The unnamed narrator - sometimes 'I', sometimes 'the wife' - speaks of the man she calls only 'the husband', illuminating moments that are by turn sensual, erotic, painful and heartbreaking. The Beauty of the Husband is a work that explores these oldest of lyrical subjects - beauty, desire, love, betrayal - with freshness and devastating power.

Every Thursday morning in a living room in Iran over tea and pastries the author and other women meet in secret to discuss forbidden works of Western literature This book tells how they lose themselves in the worlds of Lolita and share their own stories dreams with each other and for a few hours taste freedom

Tells the history of the modest family which rose to become one of the most powerful in Europe This title explores the intensely dramatic rise and fall of the Medici family in Florence as well as the Italian Renaissance which they did so much to sponsor and encourage

The hugely influential book on how the understanding of causality revolutionized science and the world by the pioneer of artificial intelligence Wonderful illuminating and fun to read Daniel Kahneman Nobel Prize winner and author of Thinking Fast and Slow Correlation does not imply causation For decades this mantra was invoked by scientists in order to avoid taking positions as to whether one thing caused another such as smoking and cancer or carbon dioxide and global warming But today that taboo is dead The causal revolution sparked by world renowned computer scientist Judea Pearl and his colleagues has cut through a century of confusion and placed cause and effect on a firm scientific basis Now Pearl and science journalist Dana Mackenzie explain causal thinking to general readers for the first time showing how it allows us to explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been It is the essence of human and artificial intelligence And just as Pearl s discoveries have enabled machines to think better The Book of Why explains how we too can think better Pearl s accomplishments over the last 30 years have provided the theoretical basis for progress in artificial intelligence and have redefined the term thinking machine Vi

Learn about key movements like impressionism cubism and symbolism in The Art Book Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike The Art Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Art with More than 80 of the world s most remarkable artworks Packed with facts charts timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Art Book is a captivating introduction to painting drawing printing sculpture conceptual art and performance art from ancient history to the modern day aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview Here you ll discover more than 80 of the world s most groundbreaking artworks by history s most influential painters sculptors and artists through exciting text a

She was stretched on her back beneath the pear tree soaking in the alto chant of the visiting bees, the gold of the sun and the panting breath of the breeze when the inaudible voice of it all came to her . . .When sixteen-year-old Janie is caught kissing shiftless Johnny Taylor, her grandmother swiftly marries her off to an old man with sixty acres. Janie endures two stifling marriages before she finally meets the man of her dreams - who offers not diamonds, but a packet of flowering seeds.Their Eyes Were Watching God is one of the very greatest American novels of the 20th century. It is so lyrical it should be sentimental it is so passionate it should be overwrought, but it is instead a rigorous, convincing and dazzling piece of prose, as emotionally satisfying as it is impressive. There is no novel I love more - Zadie Smith Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series include: Frost in May by Antonia White The Collected Stories of Grace Paley Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter The Weather in the Streets by Rosamond Lehmann Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West Their Eyes Were Watching God

Cleanliness is next to enlightenment In this Japanese bestseller a Buddhist monk explains the traditional meditative techniques that will help cleanse not only your house but your soul Live clean Feel calm Be happy We remove dust to sweep away our worldly cares We live simply and take time to contemplate the self mindfully living each moment It s not just monks that need to live this way Everyone in today s busy world needs it In Japan cleanliness is next to enlightenment This bestselling guide by a Zen Buddhist monk draws on ancient traditions to show you how a few simple changes to your daily habits from your early morning routine to preparingfood from respecting the objects around you to working together as a team will not only make your home calmer and cleaner but will leave you feeling refreshed happier and more fulfilled

Exodus is an international publishing phenomenon--the towering novel of the twentieth century''s most dramatic geopolitical event. Leon Uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemies--the beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. Here is the tale that swept the world with its fury: the story of an American nurse, an Israeli freedom fighter caught up in a glorious, heartbreaking, triumphant era. Here is Exodus --one of the great best-selling novels of all time.

What would happen if the Queen became a reader of taste and discernment rather than of Dick Francis? The answer is a perfect story.The Uncommon Reader is none other than HM the Queen who drifts accidentally into reading when her corgis stray into a mobile library parked at Buckingham Palace. She reads widely ( JR Ackerley, Jean Genet, Ivy Compton Burnett and the classics) and intelligently. Her reading naturally changes her world view and her relationship with people like the oleaginous prime minister and his repellent advisers. She comes to question the prescribed order of the world and loses patience with much that she has to do. In short, her reading is subversive. The consequence is, of course, surprising, mildly shocking and very funny.