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Growing up in a small Wiltshire village, Abbie Morris knows what lies ahead of her - a life of drudgery as a menial servant, like that of her sisters. But everything changes when Abbie is twelve and their emotional, spirited mother casts them into a crisis for which no one is prepared. Six years later the Morris family have rebuilt their lives, and when Abbie and Beatie, Abbie's adored elder sister, set off for the county fair, the world seems a good place. But their new-found happiness is not to last.

An absolutely harrowing first-person account of the 94th Infantry Division’s bold campaign to break through Hitler’s “impregnable” Siegfried line at the end of World War II Eighteen-year-old William Foley was afraid the war would be over before he got there, but the rifleman was sent...

Der neue Thriller von Bestsellerautorin Lucy Foley ("Neuschnee"). Eine abgelegene Insel vor der wilden Küste Irlands: An einem Sommertag versammeln sich Familie und alte Freunde, um die Hochzeit von Julia und Will zu feiern. Alles ist bis ins kleinste Detail geplant, es soll ein rauschendes Fest werden - doch der Wind dreht, und ein heftiger Sturm schneidet die Insel von der Außenwelt ab. Bald macht das Gerücht die Runde, dass dieser Ort ein schreckliches Geheimnis birgt. Und auch unter den Gästen dringen immer unaufhaltsamer alte Feindseligkeiten ans Licht.

DER Bestseller von Lucy Foley: Neun Freunde. Eine Hütte in den Highlands. Viele Geheimnisse. Eine Leiche. Winter in den schottischen Highlands: Neun Freunde verbringen den Jahreswechsel in einer abgelegenen Berghütte. Sie feiern ausgelassen, erkunden die eindrucksvolle Landschaft und gehen auf die Jagd – doch was als ein unbeschwerter Ausflug beginnt, wird bitterer Ernst, als heftiger Schneefall das Anwesen von der Außenwelt abschneidet.

Neun Freunde. Eine Hütte in den Highlands. Viele Geheimnisse. Eine Leiche. Winter in den schottischen Highlands: Neun Freunde verbringen den Jahreswechsel in einer abgelegenen Berghütte. Sie feiern ausgelassen, erkunden die eindrucksvolle Landschaft und gehen auf die Jagd - doch was als ein unbeschwerter Ausflug beginnt, wird bitterer Ernst, als heftiger Schneefall das Anwesen von der Außenwelt abschneidet.

John Arezzi was a lifelong Mets fan who dreamed of a job in baseball. In 1981, he took a job with the Mets Class A team in North Carolina. But Arezzi had another love: professional wrestling. Mat Memories is Arezzi's chance to hold the mic, and he holds nothing back - he names names and tells the untold behind-the-scenes stories: from the ring, the stage, and the diamond. 

The Electoral College that governs America has been with us since 1804, when Thomas Jefferson's supporters redesigned it for his re-election. The Jeffersonians were motivated by the principle of majority rule. Gone were the days when a president would be elected by acclamation, as George Washington had been. Instead, given the emergence of intense two-party competition, the Jeffersonians wanted to make sure that the Electoral College awarded the presidency to the candidate of the majority, rather than minority, party. 

The bar business continues to grow; however, securing running capital and having knowledge about the business are cited as the two biggest reasons new bars fail. Running a Bar for Dummies, 2nd Edition shines a light on these issues to help bar owners prepare properly. The book helps you find your way through the maze of licensing and permits, developing a business plan, and preparing for your grand opening, plus offers clear, no-nonsense guidance on dealing with tough customers. Every step of the way, Running a Bar for Dummies, 2nd Edition is a reference you can count on.

Relatively Well follows Dave's journey to survive a world that seems intent on crushing his spirit. Everything's on the table, from the people who don't believe in science, to his misadventures in the romance department.

"Breathtaking... so much more than a thriller." —Josh Malerman, bestselling author of Bird Box and Malorie "Hits the thriller trifecta: a natural disaster, danger around every corner, and compelling well-drawn characters." —Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author A one-more-page...

After her years in domestic service, Winifred Foley married and started a family. But while scraping a living as a charwoman in a rundown north London tenement, she continued to long for her home in the Forest of Dean and the cherished relatives she had left behind. Determined to give their children the rural upbringing she had enjoyed, the young couple moved to an isolated, crumbling cottage not far from the forest. But even in the 1950s, they lacked heating or running water, and money was tight. Food was begged, borrowed or homegrown, and their clothes were hand-me-downs. 

From famous divas like Athena to less familiar heroines such as the Japanese dawn goddess Uzume, the Mayan 'jaguar goddess of midwifery' Ixchel and the African mermaid spirit Mami Wata, E. Foley and B. Coates show how the tales of these deities have been depicted by men over the centuries, revealing the ancient roots of toxic female stereotypes (the damsel in distress, the selfless mother, the tempting harlot).

This razor-sharp novel from Printz Honor winner and Morris Award finalist Jessie Ann Foley will appeal to fans of Wilder Girls and The Grace Year. Mia is officially a Troubled Teen— she gets bad grades, drinks too much, and has probably gone too far with too many guys. But she doesn’t...

From Printz Honor winner and Morris Award finalist Jessie Ann Foley comes a comitragic YA novel that will appeal to fans of Jandy Nelson and Jeff Zentner. As the youngest of eight, painfully average Pup Flanagan is used to flying under the radar. He’s barely passing his classes. He lets his...

With the Dark Druids after him and a magical war brewing, thirteen-year-old Jake Everton must lie low for a while, so Aunt Ramona, the Elder witch, takes him and the gang on a long beach holiday out of harm's way—supposedly. But, sure enough, Jake plunges into trouble once again when he meets a feisty royal mermaid on the run. Crown Princess Sapphira, the adventurous daughter of King Nereus, recently ventured to the edge of the Calypso Deep and stumbled upon a powerful artifact from ancient Atlantis.

Baxter Meets His Magic Grandpa is a wonderful children's book that follows Baxter the rabbit as he struggles with impulse control. When he suddenly meets his magical grandpa, Baxter learns clever tricks to help him manage his impulses. Perfect for young children and their parents, this story includes a helpful guide that shows families how to use the book—along with other techniques—to support children, particularly those with ADHD and hyperactivity, in managing their feelings.

A Riveting Legal Drama of Murder, Corruption, and Hidden Truths in 1980s Australia. Queensland, 1986. When the man he secretly loves is found dead, respected lawyer, Robert’s quiet suburban family life is shattered. And then he becomes the prime suspect – framed by a small group of corrupt police officers intent on burying the truth.

In a world that was already tearing itself apart, imagination connoisseur and obsessive inventor Alan creates the world's most advanced AI-powered android, Benign Artificial Robot Technology or BART. Who he loves and wants to protect. Bart is new to the world but soon learns that everything around him is falling apart and he wasn’t exactly accepted into this new world he was created into. Subsequently BART encounters a force he doesn’t understand and soon, he is pushed into a problem that even he, with all his brilliance, cannot stop.

The brand-new Miss Marple mystery from Lucy Foley, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast. High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access...

One woman's struggle against great odds, with a heart tragically divided. Having spent her childhood with a cold, unfeeling stepmother, Lily Clair’s life is changed forever when she is sent as general maid to old friends of her family. Soon into the dull routine comes Joel, handsome son of a wealthy entrepreneur, and for Lily, young and vulnerable, their meeting is a revelation.