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Dall’autore di Mystic River e Shutter Island\r\nuna straordinaria protagonista femminile,\r\nil ritratto intimo e profondo di una donna\r\nin cerca della verità.\r\n\r\n\r\n«Un autore che sa trasformare un personaggio\r\nin una persona in carne e ossa.\r\nUn luogo in un’emozione, una descrizione in un brivido.\r\nEcco perché è un vero e grandissimo narratore.» - \r\nDonato Carrisi\r\n«Un ritmo che non dà tregua» - Lee Child\r\n«Il capolavoro dell'Autore della narrativa crime» - The Daily Mail\r\n«Uno stile straordinario» - The Independent\r\n\r\nRachel Childs ha tutto ciò che aveva sempre desiderato. E sta per perdere ogni cosa.\r\nDopo anni di studio e duro lavoro, mossa costantemente da un animo indagatore, Rachel riesce a diventare una giornalista di successo. Donna tormentata e imprevedibile, ha ancora addosso il peso di un’ingombrante figura materna, insieme al mistero mai risolto sull’identità del padre. Ma ha raggiunto un equilibrio e la sua vita procede felicemente. Fino al crollo. A seguito di un’umiliante crisi di nervi, traumatizzata, si ritrova a vivere come una reclusa, abbandonata da tutti. \r\nÈ un evento inatteso in una sera di pioggia a stravolgere profondamente la visione che Rachel ha di se stessa, oltre che la sua vita privata. Un incontro con un uomo che torna dal suo passato e che l’aiuta a risollevarsi dal baratro in cui è prigioniera. Ma proprio quando si sente di nuovo sulla vetta, Rachel scopre di trovarsi in realtà sull’orlo di un precipizio ancora più spaventoso.\r\nAttirata in una trama intessuta nell’inganno, Rachel dovrà trovare dentro di sé la forza per affrontare le sue più grandi paure e accettare verità che non avrebbe mai potuto immaginare…\r\nRicco di suspense, ma al tempo stesso raffinato e toccante, Ogni nostra caduta è un romanzo che non teme di addentrarsi nelle più profonde e torbide vicissitudini dei suoi personaggi, opera di un autore che si iscrive a pieno titolo fra i grandi narratori americani di oggi.

She’s the lawyer. But now she’s the one on trial.\n\nA red canoe sits abandoned on Seymour Rock, right where the Saugatuck River meets Long Island Sound. The elegantly dressed corpse of a woman lies inside...\n\nNora Carleton left New York to become lead counsel at Saugatuck Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, where her life has become slower, more predictable. That is until her colleague and friend, Helen, is brutally murdered – and she becomes the prime suspect.\n\nIn the months leading up to Helen’s death, she and Nora were investigating someone within the company who was using insider information to undercut Saugatuck’s investments. Nora knows this is somehow linked to Helen’s murder – if only she can see how.\n\nCalling in old colleagues from the US Attorney’s office, Mafia investigator Benny Dugan and attorney Carmen Garcia, Nora must find evidence to prove her innocence – or risk being put behind bars herself...\n\n'This is a really good mystery, expertly told and filled with the sort of detail only an insider could provide, including intrigue at the world’s largest hedge fund. Once I picked it up, I was hooked.' Joseph Finder\n\nReviews for James Comey\n\n'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority.' Michael Connelly\n'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' Jeffery Deaver\n'A bold new talent in the mystery genre.' Harlan Coben

'Riveting and authentic, it reads like Grisham.' DAILY MAIL\n\nShe’s the lawyer. But now she’s the one on trial.\n\nA red canoe sits abandoned on Seymour Rock, right where the Saugatuck River meets Long Island Sound. The elegantly dressed corpse of a woman lies inside...\n\nNora Carleton left New York to become lead counsel at Saugatuck Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, where her life has become slower, more predictable. That is until her colleague and friend, Helen, is brutally murdered – and she becomes the prime suspect.\n\nIn the months leading up to Helen’s death, she and Nora were investigating someone within the company who was using insider information to undercut Saugatuck’s investments. Nora knows this is somehow linked to Helen’s murder – if only she can see how.\n\nCalling in old colleagues from the US Attorney’s office, Mafia investigator Benny Dugan and attorney Carmen Garcia, Nora must find evidence to prove her innocence – or risk being put behind bars herself...\n\n'This is a really good mystery, expertly told and filled with the sort of detail only an insider could provide, including intrigue at the world’s largest hedge fund. Once I picked it up, I was hooked.' Joseph Finder\n\nReviews for James Comey\n\n'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority.' Michael Connelly\n'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' Jeffery Deaver\n'A bold new talent in the mystery genre.' Harlan Coben

'A work of literature: beautifully written, meticulously structured and heart-rending.' Observer; What if you knew from the beginning how your relationship was going to end? When Jill Hopper first met Arif, they were living in a shared house on the island of Osney in the River Thames. Surrounded by willow trees, birds and reflections, it was an idyllic home. But no sooner had they begun to fall in love than Arif was given the news that he had only a few months to live. Everyone told Jill to walk away, but she was already in too deep. Years later, Jill rediscovers Arif's parting gift - an African seedpod - and finally sets out to trace the elusive patterns that shaped their relationship. The Mahogany Pod is a tender and vital account of what it means to live, and love, fully.

December, and the river is rising. The village of Ledwardine has never been flooded in living memory. Within days it will be an island. There's no electricity. The church is serving as a temporary mortuary for two people who drowned. Only one man feels safer. An aggressively-atheist author has been moved, for his own safety, Rushdie-style, into a secluded house just outside the village. Fundamentalist Christians have hated him for years. Now he's offended the Muslims. Bad move. Meanwhile, archaeologists, assisted by Merrily's teenage daughter, Jane, are at work in Coleman's Meadow, unearthing an ancient row of standing stones which some people would rather stay buried. The atheist's temporary home is close to the site. And his young wife is becoming conspicuously agitated. Is it the fear of discovery -- or the kind of fear that she, of all people, could never disclose? One thing is clear: the last person who's going to be welcome in that house is an exorcist.\nWith the flood water washing up Church Lane towards the vicarage and the shop running out of cigarettes it looks like a cold and complex Christmas for Merrily Watkins in an ancient community forced to untangle its own history against the swirling uncertainty of the future.

Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse. \n\n This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available, where to go and how to book a great deal, to packing and travelling with the family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more.\n\n Designed for both first-time cruisers and those looking for inspiration, The Cruise Handbook will help you discover the enormous range of boat trips around the world, and find and book your perfect cruise. You'll also discover how to get the most out of each port of call. A fun and interesting read, it's packed with photos and top tips throughout.\n\n The handbook is split into four sections:\n\n Smooth Sailing, which includes:\n\n \n\nWhy Cruise?\nWide World of Cruising\nWhere to Cruise When\nDIY It!\nCruise Your Way Quiz\n\n Planning your Choice, which includes:\n\n \n\nTop Planning Tips\nStaying Healthy\nTop Packing Tips\nCruise Etiquette\nExcursion Low-down\n\n Inspiration, which includes:\n\n \n\nTop Ten Affordable Cruise Destinations\nTop Ten Beach Cruise Destinations\nTop Ten Nature Cruise Destinations\nBest Cruises for Family\nTop Regions for LGBTQ, Food, and Culture\n\n Choose Your Cruise, which includes:\n\n \n\nRound the World Cruises\nAlaska Cruises\nArctic Cruises\nCaribbean Cruises\nEuropean River Cruises\nAnd much, much more\n\n About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

She’s the lawyer. But now she’s the one on trial.\n\nA red canoe sits abandoned on Seymour Rock, right where the Saugatuck River meets Long Island Sound. The elegantly dressed corpse of a woman lies inside...\n\nNora Carleton left New York to become lead counsel at Saugatuck Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, where her life has become slower, more predictable. That is until her colleague and friend, Helen, is brutally murdered – and she becomes the prime suspect.\n\nIn the months leading up to Helen’s death, she and Nora were investigating someone within the company who was using insider information to undercut Saugatuck’s investments. Nora knows this is somehow linked to Helen’s murder – if only she can see how.\n\nCalling in old colleagues from the US Attorney’s office, Mafia investigator Benny Dugan and attorney Carmen Garcia, Nora must find evidence to prove her innocence – or risk being put behind bars herself...\n\n'This is a really good mystery, expertly told and filled with the sort of detail only an insider could provide, including intrigue at the world’s largest hedge fund. Once I picked it up, I was hooked.' Joseph Finder\n\nReviews for James Comey\n\n'A great read. Brimming with been-there-done-that authority.' Michael Connelly\n'A masterful blend of legal thriller, police procedural and psychological drama.' Jeffery Deaver\n'A bold new talent in the mystery genre.' Harlan Coben

Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth. \n\nFrom the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved. \n\nWith beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.

Plans included:\n\nEyemouth Harbour (1:7500)\nBerwick Harbour (1:12 500)\nHoly Island Hbr (1:17 500)\nFarne Islands (1:90 000)\nWarkworth Harbour (Amble) & Approaches (1:22 500)\nBlyth Harbour (1:10 000)\nRiver Tyne (1:10 000)\nContinuation of the River Tyne (1:40 000)\nRiver Tyne - Further continuation to Newcastle (1:40 000)\nSunderland Harbour (1:15 000)\nSeaham Harbour (1:12 500)\nHartlepool (1:20 000)\nRiver Tees (1:30 000)\nWhitby (1:15 000)\n\nOn this 2018 edition a the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating throughout.

'A work of literature: beautifully written, meticulously structured and heart-rending.' Observer; What if you knew from the beginning how your relationship was going to end? When Jill Hopper first met Arif, they were living in a shared house on the island of Osney in the River Thames. Surrounded by willow trees, birds and reflections, it was an idyllic home. But no sooner had they begun to fall in love than Arif was given the news that he had only a few months to live. Everyone told Jill to walk away, but she was already in too deep. Years later, Jill rediscovers Arif's parting gift - an African seedpod - and finally sets out to trace the elusive patterns that shaped their relationship. The Mahogany Pod is a tender and vital account of what it means to live, and love, fully.

In the dense rainforest of the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Somass River (c uuma as) brings sockeye salmon (mi aat) into the Nuu-chah-nulth community of Tseshaht. C uuma as and mi aat are central to the sacred food practices that have been a crucial part of the Indigenous community's efforts to enact food sovereignty, decolonize their diet, and preserve their ancestral knowledge. \n\nIn A Drum in One Hand, a Sockeye in the Other, Charlotte Cote shares contemporary Nuu-chah-nulth practices of traditional food revitalization in the context of broader efforts to re-Indigenize contemporary diets on the Northwest Coast. Cote offers evocative stories of her Tseshaht community's and her own work to revitalize relationships to ha um (traditional food) as a way to nurture health and wellness. As Indigenous peoples continue to face food insecurity due to ongoing inequality, environmental degradation, and the Westernization of traditional diets, Cote foregrounds healing and cultural sustenance via everyday enactments of food sovereignty: berry picking, salmon fishing, and building a community garden on reclaimed residential school grounds. This book is for everyone concerned about the major role food plays in physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Quintin Jardine's twenty-fourth Bob Skinner novel sees the Edinburgh cop faced with a case that calls every part of his life into question.\n\nThe body of a murdered woman is found washed up on Cramond Island near the mouth of the River Forth. Days later detectives are called to a flat in Edinburgh; the kitchen is covered in blood, and the occupier is missing.\n\nWhen the name of the woman from Cramond Island is revealed, it stirs unwelcome memories for those who knew her, Chief Constable Bob Skinner most of all. Now based in Glasgow, he has no reason to become involved in the case. Yet he does, unwittingly setting in motion a course that leads him to the toughest choice of his life, putting him in the midst of a personal nightmare, both life threatening and career changing.

Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls of adolescence on their family’s little island in the middle of the Una River. When finally confronted with the harsh truths of the adult world around them, their bond gives them the resilience to discover and hold fast to their true selves.\n\nWith incredible warmth and tenderness, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess takes readers on a journey that will break their hearts and put them back together again.

A Bucket List Tour of Europe's Private Gardens.\n\nAcres of white-blooming garden rooms on the island of Mallorca. A seven-tiered wonder of stone, plants, and water above Germany's Rhine River. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in a quiet Scottish valley. These sumptuous landscapes are just three of the fifty destinations you'll visit on this exclusive tour of Europe's most beautiful private gardens. From Belgium to Ireland, Scandinavia to Wales, Carolyn Mullet is your guide through intimate retreats normally off-limits to visitors. Short profiles introduce the intriguing owners and rich histories of each garden and the land they inhabit. Among the featured gardens are works of eminent designers such as Tom Stuart-Smith, Andy Melengier, and Louis Benech.\n\nWhether you love exploring faraway places or creating your own landscape haven at home, Adventures in Eden is the ideal armchair getaway - glimpses into personal garden artistry that are sure to spark inspiration.

Dall’autore di Mystic River e Shutter Island\r\nuna straordinaria protagonista femminile,\r\nil ritratto intimo e profondo di una donna\r\nin cerca della verità.\r\n\r\n\r\n«Un autore che sa trasformare un personaggio\r\nin una persona in carne e ossa.\r\nUn luogo in un’emozione, una descrizione in un brivido.\r\nEcco perché è un vero e grandissimo narratore.» - \r\nDonato Carrisi\r\n«Un ritmo che non dà tregua» - Lee Child\r\n«Il capolavoro dell'Autore della narrativa crime» - The Daily Mail\r\n«Uno stile straordinario» - The Independent\r\n\r\nRachel Childs ha tutto ciò che aveva sempre desiderato. E sta per perdere ogni cosa.\r\nDopo anni di studio e duro lavoro, mossa costantemente da un animo indagatore, Rachel riesce a diventare una giornalista di successo. Donna tormentata e imprevedibile, ha ancora addosso il peso di un’ingombrante figura materna, insieme al mistero mai risolto sull’identità del padre. Ma ha raggiunto un equilibrio e la sua vita procede felicemente. Fino al crollo. A seguito di un’umiliante crisi di nervi, traumatizzata, si ritrova a vivere come una reclusa, abbandonata da tutti. \r\nÈ un evento inatteso in una sera di pioggia a stravolgere profondamente la visione che Rachel ha di se stessa, oltre che la sua vita privata. Un incontro con un uomo che torna dal suo passato e che l’aiuta a risollevarsi dal baratro in cui è prigioniera. Ma proprio quando si sente di nuovo sulla vetta, Rachel scopre di trovarsi in realtà sull’orlo di un precipizio ancora più spaventoso.\r\nAttirata in una trama intessuta nell’inganno, Rachel dovrà trovare dentro di sé la forza per affrontare le sue più grandi paure e accettare verità che non avrebbe mai potuto immaginare…\r\nRicco di suspense, ma al tempo stesso raffinato e toccante, Ogni nostra caduta è un romanzo che non teme di addentrarsi nelle più profonde e torbide vicissitudini dei suoi personaggi, opera di un autore che si iscrive a pieno titolo fra i grandi narratori americani di oggi.

Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth. \n\nFrom the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved. \n\nWith beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.

It's a hot 4th of July night in New York City. In the darkness of the Bronx, thousands of boys have gathered from all across the city. Among them are the warriors of the Coney Island Dominators. Ismael Rivera, leader of the Delancey Thrones, has called an assembly of New York's disparate youth gangs. Why should they keep taking it from the Man when they could be the ones giving it to everyone else? \n\nBut when the assembly descends into violence, the Dominators are suddenly a very long way home from home. The Warriors follows the Dominators as they rape and murder their way back to Coney Island through the terrifying New York night. First published in 1965, Sol Yurick's bleak and shocking novel is a brutal tale of young men left to raise themselves, and an urgent warning about the animal savagery that emerges from the torn fabric of human society.

With stunning coastlines and impressive craggy mountains, Corsica is an island with diverse landscapes for day walkers of all abilities to enjoy. Across 25 day walks, this guidebook explores sandy beaches, forested river valleys, and waterfalls, as well as high mountain passes to lookouts and glacial lakes. This guidebook is a brilliant introduction to walking on Corsica, and offers plenty of information on food, plant life, and history. Bases include coastal towns of Bastia, Bonifacio, Porto Vecchio, and Ajaccio, as well as mountain villages of Corte, Evisa and Zonza. \n\nEach walk features detailed mapping alongside comprehensive route description. All the walks are graded for difficulty and range from easy-going low-level walks on good tracks or paths, to challenging and exposed high-level routes for experienced walkers. The guidebook also includes lots of practical information including a list of useful contacts, accommodation listing, and a glossary of French/Corsican terms. \n\nWhether you choose a coastal stroll to enjoy wildflowers and a swim in the Mediterranean Sea, or a mountain walk with dizzying views across craggy peaks, this guidebook offers something for walkers of all abilities looking to discover the many delights of Corsica.

Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse. \n\n This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available, where to go and how to book a great deal, to packing and travelling with the family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more.\n\n Designed for both first-time cruisers and those looking for inspiration, The Cruise Handbook will help you discover the enormous range of boat trips around the world, and find and book your perfect cruise. You'll also discover how to get the most out of each port of call. A fun and interesting read, it's packed with photos and top tips throughout.\n\n The handbook is split into four sections:\n\n Smooth Sailing, which includes:\n\n \n\nWhy Cruise?\nWide World of Cruising\nWhere to Cruise When\nDIY It!\nCruise Your Way Quiz\n\n Planning your Choice, which includes:\n\n \n\nTop Planning Tips\nStaying Healthy\nTop Packing Tips\nCruise Etiquette\nExcursion Low-down\n\n Inspiration, which includes:\n\n \n\nTop Ten Affordable Cruise Destinations\nTop Ten Beach Cruise Destinations\nTop Ten Nature Cruise Destinations\nBest Cruises for Family\nTop Regions for LGBTQ, Food, and Culture\n\n Choose Your Cruise, which includes:\n\n \n\nRound the World Cruises\nAlaska Cruises\nArctic Cruises\nCaribbean Cruises\nEuropean River Cruises\nAnd much, much more\n\n About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

Laisve is a refugee in a destroyed city-island, hunted in Raids and haunted by the spirits of her drowned mother and brother. She dives into the river and finds herself travelling between times and waterways that will connect her with people from the past and future. Among them are a group of workers constructing a colossal monument to freedom for a young and bustling nation. But exactly what - and whom - will that liberty represent?\n\nAs Laisve drifts into their histories, she schools seekers in the ways of dreams, love and the ultimate aim of liberty: to free the next generation from the chains of this one.