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Spenser may have uncovered an explosive secret that threatens the career of a controversial figure, in this latest installment of Robert B. Parkers beloved series.Vic Hale isnt anyones idea of a father figure. He is one of the biggest and loudest podcasters in the nation and got there by spewing overheated rhetoric thats reviled by some but loved by even more. His particular brand of entertainment is so successful, hes about to sign the biggest contract in the history of online broadcasting. Vics riding high... until he gets a visit from Spenser, who specialises in bringing guys like Hale back down to Earth.Spenser is there on behalf of Daniel Lopez, a young man who believes Hale may be his father. Its a potentially explosive revelation for a man in the podcasters position and it might even be enough to blow up his massive new deal. That could explain the bodies that start popping up bodies connected in one way or another with the mystery surrounding Daniels birth. There are a lot of questions remaining, and Spensers going to have to find the answers before someone shuts Hale or Daniel up for good.

When Titanic left Southampton in 1912, neither the Aristocrat, The Countess of Rothes, nor the Able Seaman, Thomas Jones, imagined meeting, let alone navigating a tiny lifeboat together at night, among towering icebergs. But Jones put Noel Rothes at the tiller of his boat when he realised her calm capability, and for seven long hours they did all they could to shepherd at least twenty-five others to safety. Their ordeal forged an unlikely affinity that lasted until Noel died in 1956.Angela Young, Noels great-granddaughter, tells the stories of these two courageous Titanic survivors and considers why so very few people survived the tragedy.

Take a Hike is a delicious second-chance romance, with miles of chemistry, yearning that feels real, and addictively relatable charactersEmma Lucy, author of Riding the LineWalking boots? Check. Raincoat? Check. Emotional baggage? Check, check, check.Lydia Williams is used to putting on a smile and saying yes. So, when her friends beg her to join them on a cross-country hiking trip she agrees, even if shed rather be crying into a pint of ice cream post-breakup. And post-job loss. Yeah, its been a week.Shes barely got her boots laced when Ren Hunter rocks up, her ex-best friend shes been desperately avoiding since he broke her heart.Ren knows he made the biggest mistake of his life. Hes ready to grovel, but Lydias walls are higher than any peak theyre about to climb. So after his brother-slash-business partner shoots down his dream, he jumps at the chance for a break and a chance to maybe, finally, win her back.Lydia is determined to keep her heart zipped up tight. But with days spent walking side by side and nights spent just inches apart, old feelings come creeping back, and in the middle of nowhere, they might just find their way back to each other.

Even in this predominantly secular age, Britains cathedrals remain potent symbols of religious continuity. Their purpose was to reveal Gods majesty, to declare the supremacy of the Church and the devotion of the men who built them. They were intended, literally, to be awesome. Similarly, our medieval abbeys, most of them sad remnants of a glorious past, serve to remind us of the dedication of those who aspired to the monastic ideal. No two cathedrals or abbeys are alike in their conception, location, construction or history, and it is this that gives them their limitless appeal.Informative, knowledgeable and wide-ranging, Stephen Friars study contains over 1,450 entries and explores the features of these places, as well as associated subjects, such as architecture, monuments and church music. Entries on the Anglo-Saxon Church, monasticism, the Reformation, the restoration of the Roman Catholic dioceses and more assist in revealing a wider historical context.Richly illustrated in both colour and black and white, The Companion to Cathedrals and Abbeys is essential reading to new and more seasoned researchers alike.

Drei Manner, eine Tote und mehr Geheimnisse als in einem Beichtstuhl.Kommissar Franz Josef Bernrieder soll den ratselhaften Tod einer jungen Frau aufklaren, die leblos in einem luxuriosen Pool treibt. Doch die drei Herren, die sie in ihre Urlaubsvilla eingeladen hatten, erzahlen ihm offenbar alle nur einen Bruchteil der Wahrheit.Als einer von ihnen erschossen wird, nimmt der Fall Fahrt auf. Alle Beteiligten versuchen sich gegeneinander auszuspielen, bedauerlicherweise mit maigem Erfolg. Plotzlich ist von Erpressung die Rede, von falschen Identitaten, verschwundenen Frauen, und einem prall gefullten Kryptokonto.Ein verzwickter Fall, bei dem selbst Bernrieders beruhmte Akribie an ihre Grenzen stot und bei dem die Wahrheit so trub ist wie ein aufgewuhlter Bergsee.Haderlumpen ist der siebte Band der erfolgreichen Bayern-Krimi-Serie Bernrieder ermittelt rund um Kommissar Franz Josef Bernrieder aus Bad Tolz. Der spannende und humorvolle Regionalkrimi ist in sich abgeschlossen und eignet sich ideal fur Neueinsteiger in die Reihe.

For much of its history, Orkney had its own language, culture and institutions. The prehistoric inhabitants created monuments which are unmatched anywhere in Europe, and the medieval period saw the magnificent earldom that expressed itself through the Orkneyinga Saga and the building of St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. Like Shetland, Orkney was heavily influenced by Viking traders and raiders from Scandinavia, and for a long period it formed an outlying part of the kingdom of Norway. Over 500 years ago, however, the islands lost their Scandinavian links and since then have had a sometimes difficult association with mainland Scotland. More recent times have seen the use of Orkney as a strategic stronghold during two world wars, and the far-reaching impact of oil and gas exploitation in the North Sea. This classic book covers the whole fascinating story and will be of interest to readers far beyond the rocky shores of Orkney itself.

Bruno e un infermiere, un maratoneta dilettante e un lettore. Convive con un malessere carsico che sfocia spesso in momenti di rabbia violenti e pericolosi che, tuttavia, riesce a reprimere e controllare. Trovera un parziale ancoraggio nel ritrovamento di Lilith, come la ribattezzera. Nel corso del romanzo affrontera stereotipi, luoghi comuni, burocrazia e arroganza, da cui trarra una rabbia sempre piu acuta. Ne sara cosciente e provera a superarla sia con un supporto psicologico, sia allenandosi. Sullo sfondo le avvisaglie della epidemia di Covid 19. A causa di un incidente si risveglia in ospedale, durante la convalescenza scoprira di essere diventato meno aggressivo e rancoroso. Sulla base di un ricordo decide di trasferirsi a Boario dove credera di potere tirare il fiato, ma e cambiato soltanto il cielo sulla sua testa e ritrovera, amplificato, tutto il proprio disagio. E quando, come una pentola a pressione dimenticata sul fuoco, cedera alla rabbia, scoprira come la sua vita, e quella di noi tutti, sia assolutamente irredimibile.

Want to find the very best places to swim outdoors in London and the South East?In Swimming Wild in South East England, outdoor adventurer Natasha Sones guides you to more than 100 of the finest rivers, lakes, lidos and beaches across London, the Home Counties and beyond. Many locations also feature tempting saunas, so you can extend the wellness benefits of your swim.Each spot is carefully chosen to showcase the regions remarkable variety. Take a dip in an unexpected urban oasis at Londons Canary Wharf, swimming beneath soaring skyscrapers, or escape the city at West Reservoir or the Serpentine Lido. For a more rural experience, head to Oxfordshire for a swim in the Thames, or to Surreys Longside Lake, where lifeguarded blue-green waters are paired with a lakeside sauna.Along the coast, the book highlights both iconic destinations and quieter hidden gems, from St Margarets Bay in Kent beneath the White Cliffs of Dover to Brighton, where classic sea swims sit alongside heated lido dips at Sea Lanes.Drawing on her extensive experience, Natasha shares clear, practical advice on access points, safety, tides and currents, conditions underfoot, and potential hazards. With guidance on essential kit, Ordnance Survey and custom maps, transport and parking details, and cafe recommendations for a well-earned post-swim treat, this book has everything you need.Whether youre a seasoned wild swimmer or just starting out, Swimming Wild in South East England is packed with inspiration for your next adventure.

Poetry has long been Palestines most vital art form a space where memory is safeguarded and resistance given voice. Spanning a century of upheaval and endurance, The Palestinian Wedding brings together twenty-one major poets in a powerful bilingual anthology.From the charged lyricism of Tawfiq Zayyad to the expansive imagery of Walid al-Halis; from the romantic cadences of Salma al-Jayyusi to the profound rootedness of Mahmoud Darwish, these poems chart the emotional and political landscape of modern Palestine. Together, they reveal a tradition in which love of land, grief, defiance and hope are inseparable.Edited and introduced by the eminent scholar A.M. Elmessiri, the collection is arranged around six central themes revolution, war, elegy, belonging, resistance and steadfastness offering readers both an essential literary archive and a vital lens on Palestinian cultural history.

"Cara, você não trocou nem duas bolas em nenhum ponto!""Dupla falta? Outra? Cara... você é burro!"Durante anos, essas foram as palavras que saíam da boca de um pai à beira da quadra. Eder achava que

Nativa do Brasil ela não é, mas se deu muito bem por aqui. China, Polônia e Áustria estão no caminho da amoreira, planta esplendorosa que forneceu o fio condutor para os contos deste livro.O fio come

O que é mais perigoso: desafiar o poder ou desejar a liberdade?Em pleno século XVIII, entre as montanhas de Minas Gerais, Rosa Miranda é prometida ao temido coronel Guimarães — um homem poderoso, cru

Nobody would get in this boat unless they had to. Me and my family, we had to.When they learn that Ahmet came to the UK after fleeing his own wartorn country, his classmates have The Greatest Idea in the World a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. What follows is an unexpected and often hilarious adventure, all topped off with a terrific twist.Based on the best-selling and award-winning novel by Onjali Q. Rauf, this stage adaptation of The Boy at the Back of the Class is a joyful and heartfelt testament to the power of friendship, and a reminder that everyone needs a place to call home.Nick Ahads adaptation was first performed in a co-production between the Rose Theatre, Kingston, and Childrens Theatre Partnership in 2024, directed by Monique Touko, and was revived on a tour of the UK in 2026.

Nesta obra, Guilherme Santiago desafia a prática contemporânea da medicina, destacando os perigos do excesso de exames e tratamentos. O autor propõe uma reflexão que vai além da atuação clínica, agre

Lee writes with unfailing warmth and wisdom. Sarah Waters. A gripping psychological thriller about trauma, revenge and the price of reinvention. In the crumbling seaside town of Hawksbridge, Shona finds kinship with the eccentric Gifford family living illegally in a derelict building. Their stories of survival give her the courage to paint again-until she discovers a body wrapped in carpet, and everything starts to unravel. Richard knows her secrets. Hes documented every shameful detail of her childhood, from the fire she set at fifteen to the deaths that followed. Now hes weaponising that knowledge, jeopardizing her relationships and her future. But Shona has learned something important from the misfits of Hawksbridge: sometimes the only way to break free is to embrace the darkness youve been running from. As New Years Day dawns, Shona faces a choice that will define who she really is. Because some shadows cant be escaped-they can only be owned

A courageous story about a mother in crisis from one of Norways most exciting writers, for readers of Boulder and Detransition, BabySilje Marie has been keeping a secret from her wife. She loves one of her sons more than the other.In their sleepy suburb of Oslo, shes given Henry and Olav the childhood she never had: organic cotton clothing, a house by the forest, apple pies baked with Grandma on summer afternoons.But when Silje Marie stays behind to clear the house for an upcoming renovation, buried thoughts resurface. She is haunted by the sense that only one of her children truly feels like her own-an admission that would destroy her wife, Helene. Worse still, there is the other mother. A woman befriended in secret, whose sons resemblance to Henry is impossible to ignore.Spiky, daring and feverishly intense, this is a story about the complex confinement and joy of family life, and a mother drawn towards dismantling the home she has fought so hard to build.Raises impressive ruminations on the nature of this ownership we call love Kenan Orhan, author of The RenovationBrave, well-written, distinctive MorgenbladetExceptionally powerful Vrt LandDigs deep into the gnarly emotions hidden behind domesticity Szilvia Molnar, author of The Nursery

Beirut, 1982, at the outbreak of the second Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and the young French activist George has been tasked by his old friend Samuel a Greek Jewish resistance fighter and theatre director with staging a performance of Jean Anouilhs Antigone in the Lebanese city. With a cast composed of those on all sides Palestinian, Christian, Druze, Jewish, Shiite, Sunni, Chaldean and Armenian and a stage caught amid the chaos and destruction of the approaching war, George and Sam hope that this radical act of art may spark the beginnings of peace and reconciliation. Their aspirations, however, are soon confronted by the brutal realities of the conflict and the true price of violence. Profound, harrowing and as urgently relevant as ever, The Fourth Wall is a stunning literary novel, informed by the authors own experiences as a journalist in the Middle East. Winner of the Prix Goncourt des lyceens and le Choix de lOrient.

I feel like, soon, the day after tomorrow, some other people are going to come, a strong, bold race, and sweep us off the face of the earth like litter.Its a hot, beautiful summer in 1905, and Russias elite retreats to the countryside to swim, sip champagne and start affairs. When youre having this much fun, why care about anything else? But Vavara cant shake the feeling that theyre living on stolen time. How long can they go on ignoring the storm thats gathering on the horizon?A razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial, Summerfolk was written by Maxim Gorky in 1904. This adaptation by Nina Raine and Moses Raine premiered at the National Theatre, London, in 2026, directed by Robert Hastie.

Gave it to me when he died. Thought it was a bit odd. Fuck flowers. Have an espresso machine.3 a.m. in a London flat. Jude and Kyle return from A&E. Jude has slipped, but theyre both falling. A decade after their messy breakup, their surprise reunion threatens to undo them both.Winner of Soho Theatres Tony Craze Award, Louis Emmitt-Sterns Slippery is a hilarious and heartfelt play for two actors about ghosts, sex and spaghetti. It was first performed at the Omnibus Theatre, London, in 2026, directed by Matthew Iliffe.This volume also includes another intimate and insightful two-hander, Is This Us Fading Out, which premiered as part of a digital showcase produced by Swings & Roundabouts in 2020, and was subsequently performed at Watford Palace Theatre. Louis Emmitt-Stern is a rising star playwrightTime Out