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No man's land by David Baldacci
Special investigator John Puller pursues a case that will send him deep into his own troubled past - the mysterious disappearance of his mother thirty years ago.
The name on the door is not mine by C.K. Stead
A collection of stories - new and selected. 'Inked by tone and feel, they're clever, sensual, wry and beautifully written'.
Death's mistress by Terry Goodkind
A new fantasy epic, set in the world ruled by Richard Rahl, bearer of the Sword of Truth...
Lion by Saroo Brierley
In cinemas now - the story of a young Indian boy who's lost for 25 years - adopted by an Australian couple, he finally finds his way home. Will make you cry.
Vinegar girl by Anne Tyler
An update on "The taming of the shrew", Anne Tyler brings us an inspired, witty and irresistible contemporary take on one of Shakespeare s most beloved comedies.
Nowhere man by Gregg Hurwitz
Evan Smoak, the Nowhere Man, returns in the sequel to the breakout bestseller Orphan X. Evan was raised and trained as part of the Orphan programme designed to create assassins - now he's on the run...
Fate of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
The epic conclusion to the Queen of the Tearling series. Kelsea has transformed from gawky teenager to powerful monarch and in her quest to end corruption she's made many powerful enemies including the evil Red Queen. Now the endgame begins...
Leviathan's blood by Ben Peek
Follows on from 'The godless' - A new god has risen.The immortal Zaifyr has arrived at the Floating Cities in chains, to await trial for murder.
"magic, mystery, political machinations, world-wide conflicts, and complex, diverse characters...
"magic, mystery, political machinations, world-wide conflicts, and complex, diverse characters...
Rather be the devil by ian Rankin
Some cases never leave you. Forty years have passed, but the death of Maria Turquand still preys on Inspector John Rebus' mind. Murdered in her hotel room on the night a famous rock star and his entourage were staying there, Maria’s killer has never been found...
Prince Lestat & the realms of Atlantis by Anne Rice
Features the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, hero, leader, irresistible force and irrepressible spirit battling a strange otherworldly form that has somehow taken possession of his undead body and soul.
Marshall's law by Ben Sanders
Ex-undercover cop Marshall Grade's hiding out in California when he learns that the federal agent who was his ticket into witness protection has survived a kidnapping. But at what cost? Now Marshall's the target of hired hit-man and psychopath, Ludo Coltrane.
The wish child by Catherine Chidgey
Two children are caught up in the propaganda and perfectionism that is Germany under the Nazis. Drawn together as Germany’s hope for a glorious future begins to collapse, the children find refuge in an abandoned theatre amidst the rubble of Berlin. The days Siggi and Erich spend together will shape the rest of their lives.
Professional Reading
Over recent years the field of educational neuroscience has increased dramatically. Unfortunately, despite claims that this work is impacting education, very little makes it into teacher practice. Reasons for this vary, however a primary one concerns the lack of a proper translation framework. This book gathers an international team of experts and presents a coherent framework for the vital translation of laboratory research for educational practice. This field shifting work will apply this framework to a number of different educational domains and suggest concrete ways to apply current scientific findings to everyday practice.
Young Adult Fiction
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