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Science starts to get interesting when things don'’t make sense. Even today, there are experimental results that the most brilliant scientists can neither explain nor dismiss. In the past, similar anomalies have revolutionised our world: in the 16th century, a set of celestial irregularities led Copernicus to realise that the Earth goes around the sun and not the reverse. In 13 Things That Don'’t Make Sense, Michael Brooks meets thirteen modern-day anomalies that may become tomorrow'’s breakthroughs.

Written in the form of a letter to a Frenchman, Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France is an impassioned attack on the French Revolution and its hasty destruction of the Church, the old elites, and the Crown. Burke tackles the new republic and its allegiance to principles such as liberty and equality, as well as its failure to recognize the complexities of human nature, society, and wisdom accumulated over time, contending that gradual change and adjustment is far better than immediate upheaval.

Brought to you by Penguin. Second to none in her ability to make detective stories, Georgette Heyer is queen of the genre. It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect...

It is no ordinary Christmas at Lexham Manor. Six holiday guests find themselves the suspects of a murder enquiry when the old Scrooge, Nathaniel Herriad, who owns the substantial estate, is found stabbed in the back. Whilst the delicate matter of inheritance could be the key to this crime, the real conundrum is how any of the suspects could have entered the locked room to commit this foul deed. For Inspector Hemingway of Scotland Yard, 'tis the season to find whodunit. 

A guide to some of the world’s most fascinating places, as seen and experienced by writer, television host, and relentlessly curious traveler Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain saw more of the world than nearly anyone. His travels took him from the hidden pockets of his hometown of New York to...

Building on his national bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the subject. Innovation is the main event of the modern age, the reason we experience both dramatic improvements in our living standards and...

New York Times Bestselling Author In the frozen Northlands of Midkemia, Captain Dennis Hartraft’s Marauders have just had a disastrous encounter with their sworn enemy, the Tsurani. Wounded and disheartened, the Mauraders set out for the shelter of a frontier garrison. They don’t know that a...

The twelfth installment of Bernard Cornwell’s New York Times bestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England—""superior entertainment that is both engaging and enlightening” (Washington Post), and the basis for The Last Kingdom, the hit Netflix series. It is a time of...

I finally met my match, and she doesn't even know my true identity. I'm Italy's most famous actor, seeking refuge from the spotlight after my public breakup. When my Amalfi Coast getaway is disrupted by a fiery redhead wielding a camera, the exclusive Mare Verde Hotel quickly becomes a battleground. Our meet-hate sparks a whirlwind of clashes, but beneath the animosity lies undeniable chemistry.

As we face a global leadership crisis, the decade of real-world experience and research from bestselling author and renowned thought leader Matt Mayberry in The Transformational Leader has never been more timely. Mayberry shares his experience working with hundreds of corporate leadership teams, transforming underperforming teams into top performers, and coaching executives to become the leaders their organizations need through transformational leadership's four core attributes: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration.

Find the motivation you need to feel good about your life with the help of this inspiring guidebook to MAGIC. Today we are all stretching ourselves more than ever to live up to life’s seemingly endless demands, so why do we still feel we are less than enough? Mattie James— mother, influencer...

Do you feel constantly drained, inflamed, or stuck in a cycle of temporary fixes? What if restoring your health started with supporting your body’s natural balance? Inspired by the powerful teachings of Dr. Sebi, this 4-in-1 audiobook bundle is a complete guide to alkaline living, natural detox, and holistic wellness. Designed for clarity and real-life application, it brings together everything you need to understand and follow the alkaline approach with confidence.

‘A major event … anyone reading these stories will discover a new awe for the mystery of human experience’ YIYUN LI From one of the greatest writers of our time, Annie Proulx, comes a sweeping collection of her most celebrated short stories, alongside three new stories, gathered together...

Klassenfahrt nach Kalifornien! Hai-Wandler Tiago, Delfinmädchen Shari und ihre Freundinnen und Freunde von der Blue Reef High können es kaum erwarten, die Gestaltwandler an der Pazifikküste kennenzulernen. Nur Python-Wandlerin Ella darf nicht mitfahren und soll die Schule sogar ganz verlassen! Tiago, Shari und Co verbringen eine tolle Zeit an der Westküste – bis sich bei einem Ausflug nach San Francisco die Ereignisse gefährlich zuspitzen. Kriminelle Tierschmuggler scheinen es auf sie abgesehen zu haben!

Demon possession is the worst birthday gift ever. Drunk frat boys always suck. Especially when they accidentally summon a demon at Chase's birthday party that chooses him as its next host. When Chase wakes up the next morning, he's possessed. Not by just any demon, either—by the terrible and infamous Faust, who's as flamboyant as he is annoying. Desperate to evict the sassy demon, Chase seeks the help of an exorcist who's never failed. Sagitta is skilled, serious, and smoking hot... when he's not scowling at Chase.

Nine years after the monster apocalypse, Eik had accepted that he would never get powers of his own. But now the apocalypse is ramping up again. When a monster crashes through the wall of Eik’s apothecary, his quiet life is turned upside down. Forced to choose his first Awakened Ability in order to survive, Eik soon finds out that his sister has been put in a coma by a venomous monster. Only by killing that monster can he synthesize the antiserum.

A successful author buys thirty-two acres of Texas land, hoping to build a quiet, secure life for herself and her son. But the towering gates she builds to protect them hold secrets of their own—and soon, the peace she worked so hard for begins to unravel.

An ancient inheritance has opened its doors, a mystical labyrinth designed to test the brilliant and bury the weak. Rivals and elites have rushed into the depths, hunting for legendary power—and for Daren Morin’s head. He is vastly outnumbered. He is severely outgunned. They think they finally have him trapped.

Do you still know the boy who used to tell you everything? At some point, many boys stop saying what they really think. Not because they have no questions. Not because they do not need guidance. Not because nothing is happening inside them. But because they do not know how to explain the pressure they are carrying. Every morning, the world reaches him through a screen. It tells him to be richer, stronger, colder, louder, harder, and untouchable.

This book will help you understand why organizations should treat enterprise cyber risk management (ECRM) as a value creator, a business enabler, and a source of competitive advantage. Organizations began to recognize the value of information and information technology in the mid-1980s. Forty years later, it is time to leverage ECRM programs and cybersecurity strategies in the same way.