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An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period. <br/><br/>There's a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter... It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with this winter-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers. <br/><br/><strong>INCLUDES THE STORIES:</strong><br/>The Chocolate Box<br/>A Christmas Tragedy<br/>The Coming of Mr Quin<br/>The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest<br/>The Clergyman's Daughter<br/>The Plymouth Express<br/>Problem at Pollensa Bay<br/>Sanctuary<br/>The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge<br/>The World's End<br/>The Manhood of Edward Robinson<br/>Christmas Adventure

<b>A chilling historical horror set in the American west in 1912 following a Lutheran priest who transcribes the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice. Perfect for fans of <i>Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil</i> by V. E. Schwab and <i>Interview With The Vampire</i> by Anne Rice.</b><br/><br/>Etsy Beaucarne is an academic, who needs to get published. So when a journal, written in 1912 by a Arthur Beaucarne, a Lutheran pastor and her grandfather, is discovered within a wall during renovations, she sees her chance. She can uncover the lost secrets of her family, and get tenure.<br/><br/>As she researches, she comes to learn of her grandfather, and a Blackfeet called Good Stab, who came to Arthur to share the story of his extraordinary life. She discovers the journals detail a slow massacre, a chain of events charting the history of Montana state as it formed. A cycle of violence that leads all the way back to 217 Blackfeet murdered in the snow.<br/><br/>A blood-soaked and unflinching saga of the violence of colonial America, a revenge story like no other, and the chilling reinvention of vampire lore from the master of horror.

<b>This beautiful book presents poems for hopefulness and happiness, with bright, uplifting illustrations from rising star Carolyn Gavin.</b><br/><br/> This book of<b> joyous and uplifting verse</b> is a welcome <b>beacon of hope and happiness in difficult and challenging times, </b>collected together with beautiful illustrations and context for each poem.<br/><br/> We all have days when we find ourselves in need of some positivity. In difficult times, the words of others can lift us up. <b>Bright, joyful art</b> to inspire hopefulness is combined with carefully curated poems, chosen to lift the spirits through the <b>healing power of words</b>.  <br/><br/> The book is divided into eight sections on the themes of hope, resilience & courage, joy, nature & escape, love, tranquillity, gratitude and comfort. Featuring a diverse range of writers from <b>Oscar Wilde</b> to<b> Emily Dickinson, Robert Louis Stevenson</b> to <b>Maya Angelou</b>, <b>William Blake</b> to <b>Warsan Shire</b>, the selections are accompanied by explanations and illuminating context that reinforce the positive mental health message.  <br/><br/> Combining uplifting lines of verse and joyful illustrations, this <b>unique book provides a much-needed dose of hopefulness and happiness in turbulent times</b>, whether as a thoughtful gift for someone in need of solace or a resource that can be turned to whenever we need to. <br/><br/> Featuring: Carol Ann Duffy - Percy Bysshe Shelley - Maya Angelou - Emily Dickinson - Kahlil Gibran - Claude McKay - Langston Hughes - William Wordsworth - Emanuel Carnevali - James Weldon Johnson - Anne Sexton - William Ernest Henley - Siegfried Sassoon - David Wright - Ella Wheeler Wilcox - John Greenleaf Whittier - Ada Limón - Denise Levertov - William Blake -  Edna St. Vincent Millay - Oscar Wilde - Rachel Field - John Gillespie Magee Jr. - Armand Garnet Ruffo - Robert Louis Stevenson - Ursula Bethell - John Donne - Paul Laurence Dunbar - Warsan Shire - Naomi Replansky - William Butler Yeats - Toru Dutt - William Cullen Bryant - E. Pauline Johnson - Lady Mary Wortley Montagu - Alfred, Lord Tennyson -  Raymond Carver - Katherine Mansfield - Issa - W.S. Merwin - John Tobias - Ross Gay - Sara Teasdale - Elizabeth Barrett Browning - William Shakespeare - Tim Bowling - Mary Oliver - Christina Rossetti

These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the scientific revolution that shook physics in the twentieth century and still continues to shake us today. In this enchanting overview of modern physics, Carlo Rovelli explains Einstein's theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, elementary particles, gravity, and the nature of the mind.<br/><br/>Not since Richard Feynman's celebrated <i>Six Easy Pieces</i> has physics been so vividly, intelligently and entertainingly revealed.

From Welsh and Irish lore to modern-day sightings, this complete reference guide to fae, elves, pixies, changelings, and their magical brethren offers a world of understanding through a romantic and vintage lens. Graced with antique flourishes of art, this believer's manual encourages the reader to deepen their knowledge of mystical creatures and connects them to a long history of fairy enthusiasts. With a practical approach that assumes the existence of winged wonders and encourages the preservation of their habitats, A Field Guide to Fairies and Magical Beings speaks to a generation of environmentally-conscious readers who grew up creating fairy gardens and appeals to those who enjoy the escape of fantasy game worlds, embrace the witchcraft movement, and seek divinity in nature.

Mat, Råvaror Och Enregi - En Kunskapsresa I Linnés Anda [Bok / Inbunden]

A whimsically illustrated collection of fascinating, surprising, and funny facts about baby animals and their parents, from the author of The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts. Who doesn&apos;t love baby animals? Amazing Facts About Baby Animals is an adorable celebration of all kinds of fuzzy, fluffy, scaly, and feathery animal babies and their parents. This charming collection by beloved Swedish artist Maja S&amp;aauml;fström is full of interesting, weird, and funny facts about animals before they are born (elephants are pregnant for 22 months!), when they are born (whales are born tail-first so they don&apos;t drown!), and life as babies (parrots give their offspring names! Baby macaques have snowball fights!). Perfect for art- and nature-loving kids and adults, this sweet book makes a wonderful gift and conversation starter for the whole family.