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<p>'<i>You like it darker? Fine, so do I</i>', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel 'the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind', and in <i>You Like it Darker</i>, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again.<br/><br/>'Two Talented Bastids' explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In 'Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream', a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny's most catastrophically. In 'Rattlesnakes', a sequel to <i>Cujo,</i> a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance - with major strings attached. In 'The Dreamers', a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. 'The Answer Man' asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful.<br/><br/>King's ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror and solace remains unsurpassed. Each of these stories holds its own thrills, joys, and mysteries; each feels iconic. You like it darker? You got it.<br/><br/>'As classic as King's novels are, his shorter fiction has been just as gripping over the years' - <i>USA Today</i><br/><br/>'One of the great storytellers of our time' - <i>Guardian</i></p>

<p><b>Marnie is stuck.<br/></b>Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that increasingly feels like it's passing her by.<br/><br/><b>Michael is coming undone.<br/></b>Reeling from his wife's departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells.<br/><br/>When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship.<br/><br/><b>But can it survive the journey?<br/></b><br/>A new love story by beloved bestseller David Nicholls, <i>You Are Here</i> is a novel of first encounters, second chances and finding the way home.</p>

<p><b>The irresistible new Stephanie Plum mystery from the No. 1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author Janet Evanovich. </b><br/><br/>Stephanie Plum, Trenton's most underappreciated bounty hunter, is on the trail of a stolen cache of dirty diamonds.<br/><br/>Stephanie's new assignment seems simple enough. A local jeweller wants her to locate his former security guard, who he is convinced has stolen a fortune in diamonds. Stephanie is also looking for another man arrested for robbing the same jewellery store on the same day.<br/><br/>With her boyfriend Morelli away on police business, Stephanie is taking care of Morelli's giant orange dog, who will devour anything, including the upholstery in Stephanie's car. Morelli's absence means the inscrutable, irresistible security expert Ranger is front and centre in Stephanie's life when things go sideways. And he seems determined to stay there.<br/><br/>An overnight stakeout with Stephanie's mother and Grandma Mazur reveals three generations of women with nerves of steel and driving skills worthy of the most daring stock-car champions.<br/><br/>As the body count rises and witnesses disappear, it's not easy for Stephanie to keep herself clean when everyone else is playing dirty. It's a good thing Stephanie isn't afraid of getting a little dirty, too.<br/><br/><b>Praise for Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels</b><br/><br/><b>'Plum remains outspoken, brave, and definitely one-of-a-kind... a hilariously madcap, action-packed caper filled with crazy twists and some nail-biting suspense' <i>Booklist</i></b><br/><br/><b>'Romantic and gripping' <i>Good Housekeeping</i></b><br/><br/><b>'A laugh-out-loud page-turner' <i>Heat</i></b></p>

<p><b>1st-century Britannia </b>is the setting for an epic and action-packed novel of<b> tribal uprisings, battles to the death and unmatched courage in the Roman army ranks.</b> From Simon Scarrow, author of the bestsellers <b><i>The Honour of Rome, Centurion</i> </b>and <b><i>The Gladiator</i>.</b><br/><br/><b>The 22nd Eagles of the Empire novel.</b><br/><br/><b>AD 60. Britannia is in turmoil. The rebel leader Boudica has tasted victory, against a force of tough veterans in Camulodunum.<br/></b><br/>Alerted to the rapidly spreading uprising, Governor Suetonius leads his army towards endangered Londinium with a mounted escort, led by Prefect Cato. Soon it's terrifyingly clear that Britannia is slipping into chaos and panic, with ever more tribal warriors swelling Boudica's ranks. And Cato and Suetonius are grimly aware that little preparation has been made to withstand a full-scale rebellion.<br/><br/>In Londinium there is devastating news. Centurion Macro is amongst those unaccounted for after the massacre at Camulodunum. Has Cato's comrade and friend made his last stand?<br/><br/>Facing disaster, Cato prepares his next move. Dare he hope that Macro - battle-scarred and fearless - has escaped the bloodthirsty rebels? For there is only one man Cato trusts by his side as he faces the military campaign of his life. And the future of the Empire in Britannia hangs in the balance.</p>

'An absolutely masterly work' Stephen Fry Alex Ross, renowned author of the international bestseller The Rest Is Noise, reveals how Richard Wagner became the proving ground for modern art and politics-an aesthetic war zone where the Western world wrestled with its capacity for beauty and violence.

The Greek Revolution [Bok / Pocket]

<p>Ever wondered what<b> Lembas Bread</b>, <b>Cram</b>, or <b>Beorn's Honey Cakes</b> might taste like?<br/><br/>From <b>Crickhollow Apple Loaf</b>, <b>Pippin's Minas Tirith Lunch</b>, and <b>Brandywine Fish Pie</b> to <b>Dwarven Spiced Pickled Beetroot</b>, <b>Westfarthing Fairings</b>, and <b>Beorn's Twice-Baked Cakes</b>, <i>Recipes from the World of Tolkien</i> includes over 75 mouth-watering recipes that will take you on a journey through Middle-earth, delivering a treat for your taste buds and your imagination.<br/><br/>Immerse yourself in Tolkien's epic fantasy world with recipes inspired by its places and characters. Whether it's breakfast or second breakfast, elevenses or afternoon tea, lunch or dinner - cook up a feast fit for orcs and elves alike.<br/><br/>This collection of delicious recipes also features stunning illustrations and artwork throughout, as well as short feature essays that explore the compelling role of food in Tolkien's works. This is the perfect, must-have addition to any Tolkien fan's bookshelf.<br/><br/><i>This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.</i></p>