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The Gift of Rain
LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE Penang, 1939. Being half Chinese and half English, Philip Hutton always felt like he never belonged. That is until he befriends Hayato Endo, a mysterious Japanese diplomat and master in the art of aikido. But when Japan invades Malaya, Philip realises Endo bears a secret, one powerful enough to jeopardise everything he loves. This masterful début conjures an unforgettable tale of courage, brutality, loyalty, deceit and love.
Wanna Cook?
An accessible and in-depth guide to all five seasons of Breaking Bad "I am not in danger . . . I am the danger." With those words, Breaking Bad's Walter White solidified himself as TV's greatest antihero. Wanna Cook? explores the most critically lauded series on television with analyses of the individual episodes and ongoing storylines. From details like stark settings, intricate camerawork, and jarring music to the larger themes, including the roles of violence, place, self-change, legal ethics, and fan reactions, this companion book is perfect for those diehards who have watched the Emmy Award-winning series multiple times as well as for new viewers. Wanna Cook? elucidates without spoiling, and illuminates without nit-picking. A must-have for any fanÕs collection.
The Garden of Evening Mists
A BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE WINNER OF THE MAN ASIAN LITERARY PRIZE AND THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE Teoh Yun Ling was seventeen years old when she first heard about Aritomo and the garden. But a war would come to Malaya, and a decade pass before she would travel to see him. A man of extraordinary skill and reputation, Aritomo was once the gardener for the Emperor of Japan, and now Yun Ling needs him. She needs him to help her build a memorial to her beloved sister, killed at the hands of the Japanese. She wants to learn everything Aritomo can teach her, and do her sister proud, but to do so she must also begin a journey into her own past, a past inextricably linked with the secrets of her troubled country. A story of art, war, love and memory, The Garden of Evening Mists captures a dark moment in history with richness, power and incredible beauty.
Breaking Bamboo
Central China, 1264. When Mongol armies storm into the Middle Kingdom, the descendents of Yun Cai (Taming Poison Dragons) are trapped in a desperate siege that will determine the fate of the Empire.
Begin With Bismillah
Pretty gratitude journal for women and girls. With so many things to be thankful for in the world around us, how often do we take the time to collect our thoughts of appreciation for the gifts we take for granted from Him? Now you can do exactly that with this beautiful notebook, designed especially for the purpose! This blank-lined journal is ideal for Islamic teens, girls, and women of all ages. The pages of this simple-to-use journal are divided into two halves. Begin the day ahead's duties, hopes and tasks correctly by invoking His name, with 'Bismillah' on the lined left-hand of the page. Bring it to a close with gratitude to Him for the blessings of your accomplishments and 'Alhamdulillah' on the right. The English translations of these two phrases, taken from the Holy Quran, follow on the next page. The perfect gift for journal writing, to-do lists, diary entries, daily planning or simply to draw in, using a blank page. Use Amazon's 'Look Inside' feature to see more of the interior on a laptop or desktop for yourself!
Pincers of Death V. Vi Ace Cap Smith
The empire of the ant-people is beginning to crumble. As the British Space Navy prepares to invade the Ghast home world, the Secret Service comes up with a daring plan--the assassination of Number One, the small and furious dictator of the Ghasts. Only one man has the qualities needed to take on a job this dangerous--Captain Isambard Smith. But Smith has problems of his own. Captured by the ruthless--and gormless--Criminarch of Radishia, Smith and his crew must survive the deadly sport of Hyperbowl, where it's not whether you win or lose that counts, but how you slay the game. Now Smith faces his toughest challenge yet. In order to civilize the galaxy, he will have to win a ball game, topple a dictator, and organize a party for a four-year-old. All in a day's work for a hero of the British Space Empire--although it's going to be a very busy day indeed.
Harmattan
Harmattan tells the story of Haoua, a young girl growing up in the Republic of Niger. Spirited independent and intelligent, she has benefitted from a loving and attentive mother. Haoua worships her elder brother, Abdelkrim, a serving soldier who sends money home to support the family. But, on his last home visit, Abdelkrim quarrels with their father accusing him of gambling away their money and being the cause of their mother's worsening health. As civil strife mounts in Niger, Haoua begins to fear for Abdelkrim's safety. Her mother's illness is much more serious than anyone had recognised and her father has threatening plans. Approaching her twelfth birthday, Haoua is vulnerable for the very first time in her life...
The Woolworths Girls
1939. On her first day at Woolworths, Sarah Caselton meets glamorous Maisie and shy Freda. The trio couldn't be more different but they soon form a tight knit friendship, sharing their hopes and dreams for the future. Sarah falls into the warmth and rhythm of her new job, enjoying the social events hosted by Woolies and her blossoming romance with the young assistant manager, Alan. But history waits for no one, and with the threat of war clouding the horizon, the young men and women of Woolworths soon realise they may not have the luxury of a carefree youth or the time to fall in love.
Bulletproof Suzy
Faced with increasing opposition to unpopular council rises, the government resorts to contracting bands of citizen volunteers to collect payment. Bulletproof Suzy recruits three other girls - her 'little ladies' - to exploit the opportunity to earn enough cash to fund a better life for themselves.
The Stone Gallows
After DC Cameron Stone accidentally kills a teenage mother and her child during a high-speed police chase, his career is ruined and his girlfriend leaves him, taking their son with her. Stone struggles to go on, making money by doing errands for a private detective, but this new job isn't making his life any easier.
