In the spring of 2015, Mark Beaumont set out from the bustling heart of Cairo on his latest world record attempt - solo, the length of Africa, intending to ride to Cape Town in under 50 days. Seven years since he smashed the world record ... Zobraziť viac
"It is said that fact is sometimes stranger than fiction, and nowhere is that more true than in the case of black holes. Black holes are stranger than anything dreamed up by science fiction writers." In 2016 Professor Stephen Hawking delivered... Zobraziť viac
A day like any other for security chief Tracy Waterhouse, until she makes a shocking impulse purchase. That one moment of madness is all it takes for Tracy's humdrum world to be turned upside down, ... Zobraziť viac
China's Great Wall north of Beijing is one of the world's most famous sights. For 2,000 years, the Wall marked the border between China and nomadic peoples to the north and west... Zobraziť viac
A witty, sparkly, and hilarious book for fans of The Hating Game' Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job'The Launch Date is what rom-com dreams are made of! With a swoony hero and relatable heroine, the chemistry between the two is magical . . . Zobraziť viac
In a place and time unknown, two elderly sisters live in a walled garden, secluded from the outside world. For as long as they can remember, Evelyn and Lily have only had each other. What was before the garden, they have forgotten; what lies beyond ... Zobraziť viac
The Danube is Europe's Amazon. It flows through more countries than any other river - from the Black Forest in Germany to Europe's farthest fringes, where it joins the Black Sea in Romania. This title presents an account of the author's journey along... Zobraziť viac
In the years 434-454 AD, the fate of Europe hung upon the actions of one man, Attila, king of the Huns. He has become a byword for barbarism, savagery and violence. This biography reveals the man behind the myth. Zobraziť viac
The brilliant and profound second novel from the three-times Costa prizewinner and number one bestseller Kate Atkinson. 'Vivid, richly imaginative, hilarious and frightening by turns' ObserverOnce it had been the great forest of Lythe. Zobraziť viac
'Packs a punch... impossible to put down' Daily Mail'The plot is as taut and lean as ever' Daily Express'The master of the political thriller strikes again' Kirkus______________________THE KILL LISTThe names of those men and women who would threaten... Zobraziť viac
'Watch out, world. Here I come!' For Victoria Dawson, growing up isn't a happy experience. Born to picture-perfect parents, she never feels pretty enough. But when her parents have a second child, Victoria is thrilled - she can't help but adore her... Zobraziť viac
An astonishing tour of the key astronomical events of the past century, and of all the accidents and human error involved in our pursuit of asteroids, radio waves, new stars and alien life. *Now updated to include a new Afterword.*'A riveting real-life... Zobraziť viac
"'Carpe Jugulum,' read Agnes aloud. 'That's . . . well, Carpe Diem is Seize the Day, so this means -''Go for the throat . . .'"Vampires have come to Lancre, but they're not what you'd expect. Sure, they drink blood and view humans as dinner, but they'... Zobraziť viac
It is New Year's Eve when the storm of the century hits northern California. For Quinn Thompson, what happens in the storm's wake will bring down a barrier he has built around himself since his wife's death. For neighbor Maggie Dartman, it will spark... Zobraziť viac
Thai police detective Sonchai Jitpleecheep is summoned to investigate the most shocking murder of his career. Solving it could mean a promotion but, still reeling from a personal tragedy, Sonchai is more interested in Tietsin, an exiled Tibetan lama... Zobraziť viac
'Funny, wise and mock heroic . . . The funniest and best crafted book I have read all year' Sunday ExpressThe Discworld is very much like our own - if our own were to consist of a flat planet balanced on the back of four elephants which stand on the... Zobraziť viac
Its been one of the worst days of DS Jack Frost's life. He has buried his wife Mary, and must now endure the wake, attended by all of Denton's finest. All, that is, apart from DC Sue Clarke, who has been summoned to the discovery of a human foot in a... Zobraziť viac
A shocking testimony, a true story of unbelievable cruelty. Souad's crime, sex before marriage was considered a grave dishonour to one's family and punishable by death. One morning her brother-in-law poured petrol over her and set her alight. For this... Zobraziť viac
After decades of warfare, Malazan forces are now close to consolidating the Quon Talian mainland. Yet it is at this moment that Emperor Kellanved orders a new campaign far to the north: the invasion of Falar.Since the main Malazan armies are otherwise... Zobraziť viac
