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Broken Skin

MacBride Stuart, 2011

A new Logan McRae thriller from the bestselling author of Cold Granite and Dying Light, set in gritty Aberdeen. In the pale grey light of a chilly February, Aberdeen is not at its best! There's a rapist prowling the city's cold granite streets, leaving a string of tortured women behind. But while DS Logan McRae's girlfriend is out acting as bait, he's dealing with the blood-drenched body of an unidentified male, dumped outside Accident and Emergency. When a stash of explicit films turns up, all featuring the victim, it looks as if someone in the local bondage community has developed a taste for violent death, and Logan gets dragged into the twilight world of pornographers, sex-shops and S&M. To make matters worse, when they finally arrest the Granite City Rapist, Grampian Police are forced by the courts to let him go: Aberdeen Football Club's star striker has an alibi for every attack. Could they really have got it so badly wrong? Logan thinks so, but the trick will be getting anyone to listen before the real rapist strikes again. Especially as his girlfriend, PC Jackie 'Ball Breaker' Watson, is convinced the footballer is guilty and she's hell-bent on a conviction at any cost! Подробнее

Close to the Bone

MacBride Stuart, 2005

The third consecutive No.1 bestselling crime novel from the author of the DI Logan McRae series and Birthdays for the Dead. The first body is chained to a stake: strangled, and stabbed, with a burning tyre around its neck. But is this a gangland execution or something much darker? Someone's leaving little knots of bones outside Detective Inspector Logan McRae's house, but he's got more pressing things to worry about. Rival drug gangs are fighting over product and territory; two teenage lovers are missing; someone's crippling Asian immigrants; and Logan's been lumbered with an ambitious new Detective Sergeant, a mountain of paperwork, and the unwelcome attention of his superiors and the local crime boss. When another body turns up, it looks as if the similarities between these murders and the plot of a bestselling novel are more than just a coincidence. And perhaps those little knots of bones are more important than they look... Подробнее

Dying Light

MacBride Stuart, 2011

A new Logan McRae thriller from the bestselling author of 'Cold Granite', set to rival Ian Rankin. It's summertime in the Granite city: the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and people are dying! It starts with Rosie Williams, a prostitute, stripped naked and beaten to death down by the docks -- the heart of Aberdeen's red light district. For DS Logan McRae it's a bad start to another bad day. Only a few short months ago he was the golden boy of Grampian police. But one botched raid later he's palmed off on a DI everyone knows is a jinx, waiting for the axe to fall with all the other rejects in the 'Screw-up Squad'. Logan's not going to take it lying down. He's determined to escape DI Steel and her unconventional methods, and the best way to do that is to crack the case in double-quick time. But Rosie Williams won't be the only one making an unscheduled trip to the morgue. Across the city six people are burning to death in a petrol-soaked squat, the doors and windows screwed shut from the outside. And despite Logan's best efforts, it's not long before another prostitute turns up on the slab! Stuart MacBride's characteristic grittiness, gallows humour and lively characterization make this his second unputdownable novel, confirming his status as the rising star of crime fiction. Подробнее

The Last Runaway

Chevalier Tracy, 2013

The stunning new novel from the bestselling author of Girl with a Pearl Earring. When modest Quaker Honor Bright sails from Bristol with her sister, she is fleeing heartache for a new life in America, far from home. But tragedy leaves her alone and vulnerable, torn between two worlds and dependent on the kindness of strangers. Life in 1850s Ohio is precarious and unsentimental. The sun is too hot, the thunderstorms too violent, the snow too deep. The roads are spattered with mud and spit. The woods are home to skunks and porcupines and raccoons. They also shelter slaves escaping north to freedom. Should Honor hide runaways from the ruthless men who hunt them down? The Quaker community she has joined may oppose slavery in principle, but does it have the courage to help her defy the law? As she struggles to find her place and her voice, Honor must decide what she is willing to risk for her beliefs. Set in the tangled forests and sunlit cornfields of Ohio, Tracy Chevalier's vivid novel is the story of bad men and spirited women, surprising marriages and unlikely friendships, and the remarkable power of defiance. Подробнее

Middlesex

Eugenides Jeffrey, 2013

'I was born twice: first, as a baby girl, on a remarkably smogless Detroit day of January 1960; and then again, as a teenage boy, in an emergency room near Petoskey, Michigan, in August of l974'. So begins the breathtaking story of Calliope Stephanides and three generations of the Greek-American Stephanides family who travel from a tiny village overlooking Mount Olympus in Asia Minor to Prohibition-era Detroit, witnessing its glory days as the Motor City, and the race riots of 1967, before they move out to the tree-lined streets of suburban Grosse Pointe, Michigan. To understand why Calliope is not like other girls, she has to uncover a guilty family secret and an astonishing genetic history that turns Callie into Cal, one of the most audacious and wondrous narrators in contemporary fiction. Lyrical and thrilling, Middlesex is an exhilarating reinvention of the American epic. Middlesex won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Подробнее

The Plantagenets: The Kings Who Made England

Jones Dan, 2013

This brilliant new book explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets — their story is the story of Britain. A rich, sprawling cast of characters, the Plantagenets were both gifted and cursed by an inherited trait that made some brilliant rulers and statesmen, and others cowards, bullies and tyrants. They ruled over wars of conquest and wars of defence. They fought holy Crusades and bitter feuds with Rome. At times their subjects enjoyed prosperity, security, national glory and vast wealth; at others they suffered plagues, invasions, famines and ignominious defeat at the hands of their enemies. The Plantagenets were by turns beautiful and cruel, judicious and insanely paranoid, brilliant and a tragically flawed family. The Plantagenets is divided into three parts, each telling a gripping story of the three main eras of Plantagenet rule. Together they combine as a historical epic of the sort that has not been written of British history for nearly a century. Parts I, II and III, The Angevins (c.1 150 — 1272), The Edwards (1272 — 1360) and The English (1360 — 1399) look at fascinating characters such as Count Goeffrey V of Anjou, the first Plantagenet, Richard the Lionheart and his less famous older brother Henry, Edward the Black Prince and the stunning and influential princess Joan of Kent. In a book of dazzling scope and ambition, Dan Jones paints a psychological family portrait of the royal house of Plantagenet, creating a mesmerising new history of Britain before the Tudors. This is truly a definitive book building on the compelling style of his first book, Summer of Blood, bringing medieval Britain into vivid focus for the modern reader, and accessible to readers from age 9 to 90. Подробнее

This Is a Call: The Life and Times of Dave Grohl

Brannigan Paul, 2012

'Someone called and said Kurt died. I just f*****g lost it'. He has sold over 40 million albums. He's been in bands that have changed popular music forever. He saw his best friend commit suicide. He starts supergroups. He's the nicest guy in rock. From Nirvana to Foo Fighters, from brotherhood to bitter rivalry, from breathless highs to lifeless lows, Paul Brannigan gives an unparalleled, intimate and extraordinary account of the life and times of Dave Grohl. In 1990, little-known punk-metal upstarts Nirvana added a new drummer to the band. They were soon to become a global phenomenon — but as we all know, things went wrong. Dave's friend Kurt, frontman of Nirvana, took his own life, plunging the band and their future into chaos. His friends' grief was mirrored by worldwide sorrow to an unprecedented degree. Defying expectations, a knack that was soon to become his trademark, Grohl refused to see it as the end. In 1995 his new band, the Foo Fighters, rose to join the pantheon of rock deities. The 'wonder years' were by no means calm. The spotlit existence imposed by his celebrity status, the bellowed vilification by his critics and his high-speed lifestyle proved a dangerous cocktail. With an account of Grohl's life that is more personal than anything written before, more startling, more thrilling, more heart-rending and more inspiring, Paul Brannigan reveals Dave fully for the first time. This is the story of the man who changed music forever. Подробнее

Three Letters

Cox Josephine, 2012

The brand new dramatic novel about the power of a father's love, a little boy's journey,and the desperate search for a place to call home, from Number 1 best-selling author Josephine Cox. Eight-year-old Casey's mother Ruth is a cruel woman, with a weakness for other women's husbands. Casey's father is gentle and hard-working and, though Tom Denton has long suspected his wife of having sordid affairs, he has chosen to turn a blind eye to keep the peace. But then, out of the blue, Tom's world is cruelly shattered when he receives two bits of devastating news. Because of this, Tom realises that from now on their lives must change, forever. A broken man, Tom is made to fight for his son, determined to keep him safe. But, when fate takes a hand, life can be unbearably cruel, and Casey is made to remember his father's prophetic words! 'It's done. The dice is thrown, and nobody wins'. But, unbeknown to Casey, there are three letters penned by his father, that may just change his destiny forever. Подробнее

Wish You Were Here

Connelly Victoria, 2013

Sun, sea and secrets... A week on the sunny Greek island of Kethos is just what Alice Archer needs, even if she has to put up with her difficult sister. Stella's tantrums and diva-like demands are a fair price to pay for crystal-clear waters, blue skies and white clifftop villas. When Alice meets Milo, a handsome gardener at the Villa Argenti, for the first time she suddenly feels beautiful, alluring and confident. But is it just holiday magic or will the irresistible pull between Alice and Milo survive against all odds? Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Alexandra Potter, this heartwarming, romantic novel is the perfect escapist read. Подробнее

Collins First English Words (+ Audio CD)

Jamieson Karen, 2012

Collins First English Words is the perfect first dictionary for kindergarten-aged learners of English. Packed full of fun and useful everyday vocabulary, this beautifully illustrated dictionary will capture the imagination of young children and encourage a love for learning English. The dictionary contains 36 themes, each fully illustrated with fun and engaging scenarios. Three characters, Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey, guide the children through their daily lives and introduce them to the 300 English words young children need to learn. There are songs and games for every theme for children to engage with. Collins First English Words aims to make learning English fun. First English Words has won the title 'Best entry for young readers' at the English-Speaking Union (ESU) English Language Book Awards 2012. Подробнее

Collins GEM Irish School Dictionary Collins Gem Irish School Dictionary is ideal for secondary school students looking for a dictionary that is clear, easy to use and in a handy format. This new, fully revised edition of the Collins Gem Irish School Dictionary is specially designed for school students, and is ideal in the classroom and at home. The new edition is fully updated to include all the words and phrases students will need, with the most frequent words highlighted, all essential phrases covered, and thousands of examples to show how Irish is really used. The clear colour layout and alphabet tabs down the side of each page lead the students to the information they need quickly and without fuss. All main translations are underlined to help users go straight to the answer they are looking for. Throughout the dictionary, clear and concise language tips provide help with difficult words and common grammatical errors. Irish verbs, nouns and adjectives made easy! Each verb on the Irish side of the dictionary is cross-referred to a comprehensive verb guide, with full conjugations. Further information on the formation of verbal nouns and verbal adjectives is given after the verb number, where necessary. Each noun on the Irish side of the dictionary and each noun translation on the English side is cross-referred to a noun guide, with clear explanations of noun declension. There is also a section on Irish adjectives, with information on declension and comparison. The clear, easy-to-use section on initial mutations explains how Irish words can change their spelling, usually based on the word that precedes them. Подробнее

My First Dictionary Collins My First Dictionary is the ideal introduction to alphabetic dictionaries for children aged 5 to 7. The definitions use simple, full sentences that reflect the child's experience of the world, and the attractive contemporary artwork helps to make learning easy and fun. My First Dictionary offers help to children in learning the alphabet, English spelling, and new words. With the alphabet at the edge of every page, and each letter a different colour, it is easy for children to learn how to recognise different letters, look words up and find out how to spell them. The artwork, which makes the dictionary look fun and appealing, makes it easier for children to understand what words mean, whilst example sentences show how the words can be used. The simple grammatical labels provided introduce children to different types of English words. Simple, fun and easy-to-use, this is the perfect dictionary for any child starting school. Подробнее

Collins Advanced French Grammar with Practice Exercises

Gavrois Sophie, 2013

Collins Advanced French Grammar & Practice is an easy-to-use grammar guide with detailed examples and translations to help college and university students cope with the intricacies of French grammar. Collins Advanced French Grammar & Practice deals systematically and comprehensively with all the information you will need to take your understanding of French to the next level. The user-friendly layout explains the grammar point with helpful illustrative examples. Each chapter ends with practice exercises to reinforce the learning process. Подробнее

Collins Advanced Spanish Grammar with Practice Exercises

Fitzsimons Ronan, 2013

Collins Advanced Spanish Grammar & Practice is an easy-to-use grammar guide with detailed examples and translations to help college and university students cope with the intricacies of Spanish grammar. Collins Advanced Spanish Grammar & Practice deals systematically and comprehensively with all the information you will need to take your understanding of Spanish to the next level. The user-friendly layout explains the grammar point with helpful illustrative examples. Each chapter ends with practice exercises to reinforce the learning process. Подробнее

Collins Easy Learning Complete German A new addition to the widely acclaimed Collins Easy Learning range, Collins Easy Learning Complete German is a handy 3-in-1 book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners wanting a clear and easy-to-understand German reference guide. Collins Easy Learning Complete German gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of German. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning German at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure. Подробнее

Collins Easy Learning Complete Spanish A new addition to the widely acclaimed Collins Easy Learning range, Collins Easy Learning Complete Spanish is a handy 3-in-1 book: grammar, verbs and vocabulary in one volume, ideal for beginners wanting a clear and easy-to-understand Spanish reference guide. Collins Easy Learning Complete Spanish gives you the essential tools to help you progress quickly in your study of Spanish. The grammar, verb and vocabulary sections have been designed for all those learning Spanish at school, in an evening class, for work or for leisure. Подробнее

Collins Easy Learning English Study Dictionary Developed in association with teachers, the fantastic new Collins Easy Learning Study Dictionary takes a completely new approach to language learning for Junior Secondary students with the innovative addition of an embedded thesaurus. This dictionary has been developed to ensure that the dictionary entries are presented in the most clear, easy-to-use way possible. With full sentence definitions, and examples to show context for every thesaurus synonym, this title combines the best features from Collins' critically-acclaimed School Dictionary and School Thesaurus. Thesaurus entries appear at their dictionary definition, highlighted in blue, making alternative words easier to find than ever before. Word webs, a unique treatment for the most frequently used words in English, really help users get to grips with how the words work. Подробнее

Collins Easy Learning French Study Dictionary Collins Easy Learning French Study Dictionary is an up-to-date, easy-reference dictionary with IPA, ideal for learners of French at Junior Secondary level. Collins Easy Learning French Study Dictionary can also be used by anyone of any age who is starting to learn French. The entries cover everyday French and English (including all essential set expressions) so you can be sure of having all the vocabulary you need. The dictionary also offers additional help in the form of a full guide to using the dictionary, essential grammar pages and phonetics for all French and English headwords. With warnings on the most common errors and confusable words, the Collins Easy Learning French Study Dictionary gives a solid foundation for French language learning. Подробнее

Collins Easy Learning French Verbs and Practice Designed to accompany the widely acclaimed Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning French Verbs and Practice offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to French verbs with hundreds of exercises. Collins Easy Learning French Verbs and Practice has been designed for all those learning French at school, at work or at home. It provides easily accessible information in an attractively presented layout. Hundreds of exercises are highlighted throughout the text to reinforce French verb tenses. In addition, a full glossary gives clear explanations of grammatical terminology. Collins Easy Learning French Verbs and Practice also provides beginners with all the regular verb forms and conjugations, and the most common tenses of irregular verbs are shown in full. An alphabetical index lists over 2000 widely used verbs, and each one cross-refers the user to its basic model in the main verb tables. Подробнее

Collins Easy Learning French Vocabulary Collins Easy Learning French Words helps you develop your vocabulary and is the perfect companion to any of the ever-popular Easy Learning French range. Collins Easy Learning French Words is designed for learners of French of all ages, whether you are learning at school, in an evening class, for business or to go on holiday. Подробнее

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