The world George Dower left when he went into hiding was significantly simpler than the new steam-powered Victorian London Dower is enticed into a web of intrigue with ominously mysterious players who have nefarious plans of which he can only guess If he can locate & make his father's Vox Universalis work as it was intended his future is assured But his efforts are confounded by the strange Vicar Stonebrake Drugged arrested & interrogated Dower is trapped in a maelstrom of secrets corruption & schemes that threaten to drown him in the chaos of this mad new world File Under Steampunk A Plague of Lighthouses Sexual Healing The lady's Not For Turning End of the World Again ...

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While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career a company a relationship or a life any single conversation can In this revised edition of Fierce Conversations
- the bestselling classic guide to getting your message across & getting what you want
- master teacher & leader Susan Scott gives you the tools to transform the con-versations central to your success & teaches you how to fiercely & honestly cut through the noise & clutter You'll learn how to OVERCOME BARRIERS TO MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONSEXPRESS WHO YOU ARE & WHAT YOU BELIEVEENCOURAGE OTHERS TO REVEAL THEIR TRUE OPINIONSCONFRONT TOUGH ISSUES with complete confidence & SENSITIVITYHANDLE STRONG EMOTIONS-ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TABLE INCREASE CLARITY & IMPROVE UNDERSTANDINGINSPIRE CREATIVITY PROBLEM SOLVING & PASSIONBUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH COLLEAGUES CLIENTS FRIENDS & FAMILYPacked with case studies exercises & questionnaires Fierce Conversations shows you how to bring about real change in the workplace & at home It's time to change the conversation

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The powerful sequel to the bestselling Beautiful Broken Things which was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize & selected for Zoella's Book Club 368 pages Barnard Sara ...

Nemesis Now are the masters of gothic fantasy art & modelling They've worked with the world's leading fantasy artists & designers to produce premium quality collectables & traditional giftware for over 15 years You'll fall in love with their stunning attention to detail & craftsmanship across a huge range of products SPECIFICATIONS testing NULL ...

From Rachel Mann Canon Poet-in-Residence at Manchester cathedral comes a lyrical & very personal story of remembrance faith family & identity shaped by the chaos & trauma wrought by the Great War & the flux in early twentieth century Europe Rachel brilliantly explores the significance of the War to all of us today who live under its long shadow
- our shared memories culture & the symbols & relics that linger on all around us as well as the influence of the Great War on her grandparents & how it echoed through her childhood in 1970s Britain discovering her authentic self in God undergoing a change of sex & experiencing chronic illness & disability Foreword by Rowan Williams
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OBSERVER THRILLER OF THE MONTH‘A page-turning adrenaline-soaked read an eloquent & meditative insight into motherhood & what it means its many small trials & wonders’ Alison Flood Observer‘I devoured it in one breathless sitting Outstanding’ Clare Mackintosh author of I Let You Go & I See You‘ It tore at every maternal fibre in my body I couldn’t put it down’ Fiona Barton author of The Widow Lincoln is a good boy At the age of four he is curious clever & well behaved He does as his mum says & knows what the rules are & The rules are different today The rules are that we hide & do not let the man with the gun find us& When an ordinary day at the zoo turns into a nightmare Joan finds herself trapped with her beloved son She must summon all her strength find unexpected courage & protect Lincoln at all costs – even if it means crossing the line between right & wrong; between humanity & animal instinct It&s a line none of us would ever normally dream of crossing But sometimes the rules are different ‘ Fierce Kingdom is a bold exploration of the ferocity of a mother’s love
- riveting & beautiful & all too real You’ll find yourself asking what would I do? It’s brilliant’ Shari Lapena author of The Couple Next Door‘ Unbearably tense & yet beautifully written Fierce Kingdom demands to be read in one sitting After finishing I pulled my loved ones a little closer’ Paula Daly author of The Mistake I Made&I was absolutely captivated by this book So so tense but wonderfully written The perfect book’ Gillian Mc Allister author of Everything But The Truth
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In a grand hallway sturdy pillars flanking the marble-floored corridor a young red-haired woman sits on the ground a golden diadem around her head betraying her noble origins Her long blue dress flows across the floor & sitting either side of her are two copper-coloured dragons They curl protectively around her the one to her right nuzzling her lovingly as she rests her hands on their heads as if they were her pets She holds your gaze unblinking & unafraid Behind her high arched doors tower the windows of a gallery above them Radiating & aura of determination & pride the 3D effect adds an extra touch of depth & realism to the already fantastic art Perfect for those who want their keys protected by loyal dragon pets SPECIFICATIONS Designer Anne Stokes Category Dragons Function Keyrings Weight 03500kg Primary Colour Orange Secondary Colour Blue ...

In a grand hallway sturdy pillars flanking the marble-floored corridor a young red-haired woman sits on the ground a golden diadem around her head betraying her noble origins Her long blue dress flows across the floor & sitting either side of her are two copper-coloured dragons They curl protectively around her the one to her right nuzzling her lovingly as she rests her hands on their heads as if they were her pets She holds your gaze unblinking & unafraid Behind her high arched doors tower the windows of a gallery above them With each hour marked off in silver this alternative wall clock is sure to enchant at all times SPECIFICATIONSDesigner Anne Stokes Category Dragons Function Clocks Weight 07042 kg Primary Colour Blue Secondary Colour Orange ...

In a grand hallway sturdy pillars flanking the marble-floored corridor a young red-haired woman sits on the ground a golden diadem around her head betraying her noble origins Her long blue dress flows across the floor & sitting either side of her are two copper-coloured dragons They curl protectively around her the one to her right nuzzling her lovingly as she rests her hands on their heads as if they were her pets She holds your gaze unblinking & unafraid Behind her high arched doors tower the windows of a gallery above them With a silk finish this cushion is not only sure to add a touch of mystery & magic to any sofa or bed but is also incredibly comfortable SPECIFICATIONSDesigner Anne Stokes Category Dragons Function Cushions Weight 04800 kg Primary Colour Blue Secondary Colour Orange ...