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The Ants and the Grasshopper: Independent reading Turquoise 7 (Reading Champion #548)
by Jackie WalterIn this retelling of an Aesop fable, Grasshopper is too busy having fun in the summer sunshine to collect food for the winter. The ants warn him that he needs to prepare for the cold weather, but he doesn't listen...This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
Earth and the Inner Planets (The Space Traveller's Guide)
by Giles SparrowTop tips for space travellers! Get to know the inner planets of your solar system in this up-close tour of key cosmic destinations.The Space Traveller's Guide: Earth and the Inner Planets is a personal tour of our unique planet, Earth, the three other rocky planets closest to the Sun - Mercury, Venus and Mars - plus a pit-stop in the asteroid belt and our amazing Moon! Learn the unmissable formations at each location, from the Amazon rainforest on Earth to the winding channels through Mars' desert known as Gorgonum Chaos. Includes 'Traveller's Tips' for surviving extreme conditions in each spot, and don't miss the real-life tour photos at the back!The Space Traveller's Guide series is the perfect one-stop-shop for space lovers, brought to you by expert astronomy and physics author Giles Sparrow. It includes astounding facts to inspire young space-travel hopefuls, plus humorous cartoons to draw them through the pages, and presents key science learning in an accessible format for readers aged 9 and up.Contents list, Earth and the Inner Planets: The local neighbourhood / Mercury / Venus / Earth / Extreme Earth / The living planet / The Moon / Cratered surface / Mars / The Martian landscape / Martian weather / The asteroid belt / Tour snapshots / Glossary / Resources / IndexThe series includes: Earth and the Inner Planets, The Outer Planets, The Sun and Stars and Space Exploration
Deep Learning Based Solutions for Vehicular Adhoc Networks (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1207)
by Sudeep Tanwar Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues Jitendra Bhatia Malaram KumharThis book provides a holistic and comprehensive approach to deep learning for vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs), covering various aspects such as applications, agency involvement, and potential ethical and legal issues. It begins with discussions on how the transportation system has been converted into Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). The use of VANETs is increasing in the development of ITS to enhance road safety, traffic efficiency, and driver comfort. However, the dynamic nature of vehicular environments and the high mobility of vehicles pose significant challenges to designing and implementing VANETs and ensuring reliable and efficient communication. Deep learning, a subset of machine learning, has the potential to revolutionize vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) to enable various applications such as traffic management, collision avoidance, and infotainment. DL has demonstrated great potential in addressing various challenges involved in VANETs by leveraging its ability to learn from vast data and make accurate predictions. It reviews the state-of-the-art DL-based approaches for various applications in VANETs, including routing, congestion control, autonomous driving, and security. In addition, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of these approaches' advantages and limitations and discusses their future research directions. The study in this book shows that DL-based techniques can significantly improve the performance and reliability of VANETs. Still, in-depth research is required to address the challenges of deploying these methods in real-world scenarios. Finally, the book discusses the potential of DL-based VANETs in supporting other emerging technologies, such as autonomous driving and smart cities. It explores the simulation/emulation tools for practical exposure to the vehicular ad hoc network.
City Fish, Country Fish
by Mary M. CerulloSchool Library Journal Starred Review Honor Book SSLI (Society of School Librarians International) Skipping Stones Honor Award Some people live in the country, close to the land, where they enjoy peace and quiet. Others live in high-rise apartments in the city and love the hustle and bustle of crowds and non-stop activity, both day and night. In the ocean, too, there are places that have some of the characteristics of “the country” or as “the city.” Like the classic tale of The City Mouse and the Country Mouse there are advantages and disadvantages to each habitat. This book compares how the fishes that live in tropical seas (“the city”) and those that swim through cold oceans (“the country”) meet the challenges and opportunities of their own ecosystems. It examines how color, shape, and size, as well as behaviors and adaptations, help them survive in their particular habitat. CITY FISH, COUNTRY FISH explores characteristics that make them different, as well as things that make them the same.
My Busy Green Garden (Tilbury House Nature Book)
by Terry PierceCCBC Choice Book 2018 : The Annual Best of the Year List of the Cooperative Children's Book Center This is my busy green garden. There’s a surprise In clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden. This is a ladybug dawdling so, Near the surprise, in clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden. This is a honeybee buzzing below The red spotted ladybug dawdling so, Near the surprise, in clever disguise, That hangs in my busy green garden. So begins this lyrical tribute to the bugs, bees, and birds that make the garden such a busy place. With each turned page, more visitors appear, and all the while the “surprise”—a chrysalis—changes unnoticed until, on the last page, a butterfly emerges and flies away across the garden’s well-tended borders. Back-of-book notes about the natural histories of the garden’s denizens complete this lovely and lively portrait of backyard nature, which is also a gentle meditation on the rewards of paying attention. A chipmunk hides on every page to divert and engage young readers. Fountas & Pinnell Level O
Catching Air: Taking the Leap with Gliding Animals (How Nature Works)
by Sneed B. Collard III*NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book* *Junior Library Guild Selection 2017* Only a few dozen vertebrate animals have evolved true gliding abilities, but they include an astonishing variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. North America’s flying squirrels and Australia’s sugar gliders notwithstanding, the vast majority of them live in rainforests. Illustrated with arresting photographs, Catching Air takes us around the world to meet these animals, learn why so many gliders live in Southeast Asia, and find out why this gravity-defying ability has evolved in Draco lizards, snakes, and frogs as well as mammals. Why do gliders stop short of flying, how did bats make that final leap, and how did Homo sapiens bypass evolution to glide via wingsuits and hang gliders—or is that evolution in another guise?
The Plot: The Secret Story of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion
by Will EisnerA work more disturbing than fiction from "the father of graphic novels" (New York Times). "The ultimate illustration of how absurdly comical and cancerous The Protocols has been to mankind."—Thane Rosenbaum, Los Angeles Times Book Review The Plot, which examines the astonishing conspiracy and the fabrication of The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, has become a worldwide phenomenon since its hardcover publication, taught in classrooms around the globe. Purported to be the actual blueprints by Jewish leaders to take over the world, the Protocols, first published in 1902, have become gospel truth to international millions. Presenting a pageant of historical figures from nineteenth-century Russia to today's ideologues, including Tsar Nicholas II, Henry Ford, and Adolf Hitler, Will Eisner unravels and dispels one of the most devastating hoaxes of the twentieth century.
Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs
by Denise KinseyNetwork Security, Firewalls, and VPNs, Fourth Edition, offers a comprehensive, vendor-neutral introduction to network security, covering firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and VPNs. Written in a clear and engaging style, the text transitions smoothly from basic principles to advanced topics, incorporating real-world examples and practical applications. Readers will find definitions, operational explanations, and examples that foster a solid understanding of how these technologies function and integrate within networks. The Fourth Edition has been completely rewritten to reflect current technologies and practices, with expanded coverage of SIEM, SOAR, SOC implementation, cloud security, and cryptography uses and protections. It includes hands-on labs and exercises to help readers practice concepts directly. Aligned with the NIST NICE Framework and NSA CAE knowledge units, this edition is well-suited for IT, networking, information systems, and cybersecurity programs. Features and Benefits Rewritten to seamlessly integrate baseline network technologies with new tools for a complete, up-to-date security resource Offers expanded coverage of SIEM, SOAR, SOC implementation, cloud security, and cryptography uses and protections Includes step-by-step, hands-on exercises that help readers apply concepts and build a strong, practical understanding Aligns to NIST NICE Framework v2.0.0 work roles and fully covers NSA CAE Knowledge Units (KUs) for curriculum alignment Provides vendor-neutral, real-world examples to help demonstrate application across devices, systems, and network setups Instructor resources include: Test Bank, PowerPoint Slides, Sample Syllabi, Instructor Manual, Answers to Labs, and more Available with updated cybersecurity Cloud Labs, which provide realistic, hands-on practice that aligns with course content
Au pays des Femmes Intègres
by Günther LanierLes espaces de pouvoir et de liberté des femmes burkinabé sont limités. Pour permettre leur épanouissement, il faut tout d'abord une revue approfondie de leur situation. Sont-elles exploitées ? Seraient-ce leurs pères, frères, maris et fils qui profitent d'elles ? Elles sont les éternelles étrangères, ne font pas entièrement partie de leurs familles d'origine parce qu'elles vont les quitter pour se marier et elles ne feront jamais entièrement partie des familles de leurs maris parce qu'elles viennent d'ailleurs. A jamais soumises ? Loin de l'égalité... Elles travaillent beaucoup plus que les hommes mais ce sont ces derniers qui sont les chefs de famille, qui prennent les décisions et qui occupent l'espace public. Les femmes intègres contribuent plus à la production familiale et nationale que les hommes et elles ont le quasi-monopole des travaux reproductif+ Mais elles ne sont guère remerciées. Discriminées et dépréciées, elles doivent se juger chanceuses si elles ne souffrent pas de violences. il y a urgence parce que l'injustice a trop duré. Au-delà du culte de la maternité une autonomisation entière des femmes est à inscrire à l'ordre du jour.
Les petits plats à la Place des grands
by Zombré Wendaogo Tilado AndréVous dites habituellement : « Les petits plats dans les grands ». Cette expression d'usage consacrée et Tristement gérontocratique pour perpétuer l'écrasement des petits sous le poids de la panse des grands me révolte et me donne la nausée. N'étouffez pas l'avenir de nos progénitures !!! Vieux dinosaures, cédez la place aux Enfants !
Le destin cruel de Wendpoulumdé
by Emmanuel S. Ouedraogo« Le destin cruel de Wendpoulumdé » est l'histoire d'un jeune garçon à qui la vie n'a pas fait de cadeau. Sa mère meurt dès sa naissance et il perd son père très jeune avant d'emprunter le chemin de l'école. De Logolé, en passant par Yalo, il obtient successivement son brevet d'études du premier cycle et son baccalauréat et se retrouve à l'université de Ouagaya où il est inscrit en Droit. Il intègre un syndicat d'étudiants et, pour cette raison, il croise sur son chemin le professeur TINDANO à qui il tient tête et par qui il sera suspendu de l'université pour cinq ans. Il retourne alors à Logolé, reprend sa vie de campagnard et la chance lui sourit de nouveau. Les concours de la fonction publique sont lancés et il se rend à la Direction des concours et examens pour le dépôt de son dossier. A cette occasion, il rencontre Adeline, la fille qu'il veut épouser. La chance toujours de son côté, il est admis au concours des instituteurs adjoints. Il renoue avec l'espoir ; mais jusqu'à quand, le sort ne lui étant jamais favorable pour longtemps ? Son destin n'est-il pas déjà tracé ?
De la mandicité aux opportunités ou aux enfers
by Paul SondoToutes crises vécues offrent nécessairement des opportunités à ceux qui les ont traversées ou qui les vivent. L'histoire nous enseigne que les grands pays ou les grands hommes sont ceux qui ont connu le plus de difficultés dans leur existence. À contrario, les souffrants à vie sont ceux qui pensent que les problèmes et les solutions viennent et repartent tous seuls sans l'effort de ceux qui les subissent.
Mémoires de porc-épic
by Alain MabanckouPour tuer ceux qui se dressent sur son chemin, Kibandi fait appel à son double animal : un porc-épic. La petite bête, philosophe, malicieuse, armée de ses redoutables piquants, exécute tes souhaits macabres de son maître. Le couple meurtrier sillonne l'Afrique jusqu'au jour où Kibandi rencontre bien plus redoutable que Lui...
Les Terres amères (recueil de poésie)
by Justin Stanislas DraboEn Afrique, aujourd'hui, tout se passe comme si la démocratie se limitait à « laisser parler les gens », à les laisser « se défouler verbalement ». Dans les rues. Dans les assemblées syndicales ou politiques. Dans les media. Dans les chansons. Dans les lieux de culte. Dans les livres d'essai ou de fiction. Dans les urnes. D'où les chants d'allégresse des chefs d'Etat : « il n'y a, chez nous, aucun prisonnier d’opinion ! ». Dans ce coin du monde, la parole a perdu de sa puissance, elle est devenue un simulacre du Verbe, car il y a longtemps, là-bas, que le Verbe ne se fait plus chair. Cette déconnexion de la parole du Verbe, c'est-à-dire de l'action, n'affecte pas seulement les hommes politiques, ceux qui nous gouvernent ou qui y prétendent, eux qui parlent sans agir ou qui agissent a contrario, mais aussi tous ceux qui « travaillent » avec la langue : les fonctionnaires du Dieu « révélé » ou du Dieu « naturel », les passeurs d'information (hommes de media), les chanteurs. Mais aussi les écrivains, ceux dont l'expression de la pensée est accompagnée d'une touche esthétique.
Fil de trame
by Massa Lan'DyAu cours d'une promenade, Zota Jean est conduit à une « gueuse » par la curiosité de sa fille Elvire qui l'accompagne. Il rejette toute communication avec l'inconnue. Par la suite, sa grand-mère Bikouma, en visite chez lui, qui l'avait élevé et qui avait toujours avoué à son petit-fils qu'il avait très tôt perdu sa mère, reconnaît sa fille dans une rue de la cité où elle séjourne : c'est la pauvre dont Zota Jean avait une fois fait la rencontre. Il accepte difficilement ce qui se révèle à lui ; le contexte ravive en lui beaucoup d'interrogations, notamment l'attitude à adopter face à la mendicité à laquelle il semble farouchement opposé, le fait d'être sujet d'une histoire si drôle, ta conduite à tenir au regard de sa nouvelle identité dans un monde qui paraît difficile à saisir.
Burkina Libre
by Günther LanierIl y a un peu plus d'un siècle que de vaillantes gens, dans ces contrées burkinabè, essayèrent de se libérer du joug de la domination coloniale qui leur avait été imposé peu avant. Ce livre traite du premier temps de la colonie, de ce choc de civilisations si jamais il en fut, et il traite surtout des résistances contre les nouveaux maîtres. De ces résistances, il y en avait partout. Au sud-ouest, les Lobis et Cie inscrivaient les leurs dans le quotidien et dans la durée. Et un peu plus au nord, dans la Boucle du Mouhoun, au petit village de Bona, fut déclenché en fin 1915 ce qui allait devenir la plus grande menace à laquelle les Français ont jamais dû faire face en Afrique de l'Ouest. La liberté d'abord acquise dans la boucle de la Volta Noire allait être étendue au nord jusqu'aux portes de Djenné (actuel Mali, sur les rives du Bani), aux portes de Bobo-Dioulasso au sud-ouest, à Houndé et Boromo au sud ainsi qu'à Koudougou et Toma à l'est et au nord-est. A son plus grand, un territoire correspondant à peu près au tiers du Burkina actuel était libre. La guerre de Bona s'inscrit en premier dans une ligne d'actes révolutionnaires qui jalonnent l'histoire du Pays des Intègres : en 1915/16 la Bona-kele ou guerre de Bona ; au début 1966 le peuple dépose le premier président du pays indépendant ; en août 1983 un coup d'état initie quatre ans et deux mois d'un régime révolutionnaire ; en 2014 un soulèvement populaire met fin à 27 ans de chape de plomb ; et en 2015 le coup d'état du RSP échoue face à la résistance du peuple. S'il fallait une justification pour la dénomination du pays comme celui des « intègres », cette volonté réitérée de combattre l'oppression et d'oser faire face à tous les dangers, y inclus aux armes supérieures des troupes françaises en 1915/16, allait largement suffire. Quel autre peuple a un tel tableau d'honneur à montrer ? La liberté que la guerre de Bona a pu instituer a malheureusement été éphémère. Cela n'a même pas duré un an. Et son courage, le peuple l'a payé cher, très cher même. Pourtant tout avait très bien commencé en cette deuxième moitié de novembre 1915. A ce jour, la liberté reste à acquérir.
Et si on était fait l'un pour l'autre
by Angelina Marie Laurentine KY / KANKYONOEt si on était fait l'un pour l'autre est un recueil de six nouvelles, chacune traitant de thèmes d'actualité selon la situation géographique des différents protagonistes. Des questionnements de gamines dans la nouvelle « les gamines : attendre et attendre » trouvent leurs réponses par les gamines elles-mêmes, puis aidées d'adultes parfois coupables et à l'origine de tels questionnements naïfs mais oh combien détonants. Que dire des nouvelles « Aïe Aïe », « La gangrène », respectivement évoquant des maux aussi poignants que sombres de la pédophilie et du harcèlement sexuel en milieu scolaire. Quant à la nouvelle « La Solution », elle est réellement une solution toute trouvée à un mal qui sévit depuis les temps immémoriaux, à savoir les relations mi-figue, mi-raisin entre les belles-mères et leurs brus, chacune se prenant au gré des humeurs comme les deux faces d'une même médaille. Enfin les nouvelles « La placeuse » et « Et si on était fait l'un pour l'autre ?» Nous montre qu'aucune situation pénible n'est statique, que la difficulté ait la taille d'une montagne ou d'un monticule. Elle trouvera, à un moment ou à un autre, avec de judicieux coup de ponce, un dénouement hors du commun. Le recueil de nouvelles Et si on était fait l'un pour l'autre a le mérite de nous faire vivre bien des faces cachées de l'homme, tantôt agneau, tantôt loup.
Florilège
by Sophie Heidi KamFlorilège est un ensemble de textes poétiques écrits entre 1995 et 2014. Certains ont été publiés sous forme de recueils puis réédités et d'autres, dans des anthologies ou dans des œuvres collectives. La plupart de ces publications étant épuisées et/ou pratiquement introuvables, il nous est paru opportun de rassembler ces écrits et de les éditer dans un même ouvrage. Il s'agit là d'une partie des premiers textes écrits au moment où je faisais mes premiers pas dans l'écriture.
Ukraine: The Forging of a Nation
by Yaroslav HrytsakA &“pioneering and fundamental&” (Timothy Snyder) new history of Ukraine from one of its leading public intellectuals When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the world witnessed the &“creative, freewheeling, darkly humorous, and deeply resilient society&” that is contemporary Ukraine. In this timely and original history, a bestseller in Ukraine, the historian Yaroslav Hrytsak tells the sweeping story of his nation through a meticulous examination of the major events, conflicts, and developments that have shaped it over the course of centuries. Hrytsak weaves a rich and detailed tapestry of a country in continual transformation. Ukraine is essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand Ukraine&’s dramatic past and its global significance--from the 17th-century Cossack uprising to the collapse of the USSR in 1991 and Ukrainian independence, and from the evolution of the Ukrainian language to the warning signs that anticipated Russia&’s 2022 invasion. This book is the definitive story of Ukraine and its people, as told by one of its most celebrated voices.
Rick Steves Best of Europe (Rick Steves Travel Guide)
by Rick StevesHit Europe's can't-miss art, sights, and bites with Rick Steves Best of Europe!Expert advice from Rick Steves on what's worth your time and money Itineraries for one to four days in the top destinations in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and SwitzerlandRick's tips for beating the crowds, skipping lines, and avoiding tourist traps The best of local culture, flavors, and haunts, including walks through the most interesting neighborhoods and museums Trip planning strategies like how to link destinations and design your itinerary, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Over 100 full-color maps and vibrant photosCoverage of London, Paris, Provence, the French Riviera, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Venice, Florence, Cinque Terre, the Swiss Alps/Berner Oberland, Munich, Rothenberg and the Romantic Road, the Rhine Valley, Berlin, and Amsterdam Experience the best of Europe with Rick Steves!
Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story Of American Submarine Espionage (Thorndike/g. K. Hall Paperback Bestsellers Ser.)
by Sherry Sontag Christopher DrewA New York Times bestseller The secret history of America's submarine warfare is revealed for the first time in this "vividly told, impressively documented" (The New York Times) and fast-paced chronicle of adventure and intrigue during the Cold War . For decades, only a select and powerful few knew the truth about the submarines that silently roamed the ocean in danger and in stealth, seeking information and advantage. Based on six years of groundbreaking investigation into the &“silent service,&” Blind Man&’s Bluff uncovers an epic story of adventure, courage, victory, and disaster beneath the surface. With an unforgettable array of characters from the Cold War to the twenty-first century, Sontag and Drew recount scenes of secrecy from Washington, DC, to the depths of the sea. A magnificent achievement in investigative reporting, Blind Man&’s Bluff reads like a spy thriller with one important difference: everything is true.
Rick Steves Ireland
by Rick Steves Pat O'ConnorFrom rustic towns and emerald valleys to lively cities and moss-draped ruins, the Emerald Isle is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Ireland you'll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Ireland Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Rock of Cashel and the Ring of Kerry to distilleries making whiskey with hundred-year-old recipes How to connect with local culture: Hoist a pint at the corner pub, enjoy traditional fiddle music, and jump into conversations buzzing with brogue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Guinness Self-guided walking tours of atmospheric neighborhoods and awe-inspiring sights Trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Complete, up-to-date coverage of Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, County Wexford, Kinsale, Cobh, Kenmare, The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, County Clare, the Burren, Galway, the Aran Islands, Connemara, County Mayo, Belfast, Portrush, the Antrim Coast, Derry, County Donegal, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Ireland. Planning a shorter trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Ireland.
How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps: Simple Lessons for Making Extraordinary Wealth
by Richard HarpinA master entrepreneur reveals the nine essential lessons to achieve extraordinary success'Richard is the real deal . . . If you don't believe simple steps can deliver a business worth billions, read this, and then think again.'JAKE HUMPHREY, author of High Performance'How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps is a blueprint for success, full of practical strategies that actually work.'SARA DAVIES, TV Dragon and author of The Six-Minute Entrepreneur'There's nothing that entrepreneurs need more than inspiration and practical advice . . . Richard's book has this in bucketloads . . . This is a crucial toolkit.'THEO PAPHITIS, TV Dragon & Retail Entrepreneur_____________________________________________Richard Harpin became an entrepreneur at the age of just seven when he started selling conkers to his school friends. Fifty years later he sold a company he founded, HomeServe, for over £4 billion.In How to Make a Billion in Nine Steps, Harpin shares the lessons he learned along the way, and the things he wishes he had known that could have got him to a billion-pound valuation faster.He reveals his uncomplicated, grounded and honest approach to business, showing that start-up success is not rocket science. And he shares his practical wisdom for building a company from the ground up, identifying opportunities, creating effective marketing, planning for future growth, hiring brilliant people and developing the key qualities of a great leader.It will inspire a new generation of CEOs, fitting them for a world of ever-evolving challenges, and revealing the path to extraordinary success.
The Englishman's Daughter: A captivating, heartbreaking WW2 novel
by Kay BrellendTorn between two nations, she will risk everything . . .Seventeen-year-old Elise Bouchard has always called Northern France home. But when her English father, Sidney Cooper, is captured by the Nazis, her world is shattered. Fearing for her safety, Elise is forced to abandon the only life she has ever known - her beloved grandmother, her brother fighting in the Resistance, and the comfort of her maternal homeland. With the help of Nathan Hawkes, a British soldier, she escapes from Dunkirk on a small boat, seeking sanctuary across the Channel where unknown family ties are her only hope.Yet East London's Silvertown is far from a refuge, and amid the chaos of war, Elise is plunged into a dangerous new reality when she is recruited as a spy by the Special Operations Executive. With her heart divided between two nations, Elise must summon all her courage to survive.Suspenseful, atmospheric, and deeply moving, The Englishman's Daughter is a gripping tale of love and resilience in the face of unimaginable odds.Praise for Kay Brellend:'Vividly rendered' Historical Novel Society'A fantastic cast of characters' Goodreads'Thoroughly absorbing' Goodreads
A Deadly Night at the Theatre: An utterly gripping English cosy murder mystery (Three Dahlias Mysteries #5)
by Katy WatsonMURDER IS WAITING IN THE WINGS . . .Actresses Posy Starling and Caro Hooper both gained a name for themselves playing fictional detective Dahlia Lively on screen - but now they are back treading the boards in London's theatre district, starring in two very different plays. Their fellow Dahlia, Rosalind King, is in the city to catch their opening weeks, but she can't help but notice some tensions between Posy and Caro. Perhaps because of Caro's new friendship with her co-star Luke Burrows, who seems to have a history with Posy . . . Before Rosalind can get to the bottom of what's going on, Luke is found dead. Worse, his body is found in Posy's dressing room - with Posy standing over him, covered in his blood. The West End is in uproar, but the cast of the two plays have closed ranks. Posy needs her fellow Dahlias to prove her innocence - but first she has to convince them that she didn't do it. The play's the thing... but when all their suspects are actors, how can the Dahlias tell what's real, and what's just theatre?Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering the Three Dahlias novels for the first time, this is the perfect murder mystery to escape into if you love Agatha Christie, Jessica Fellowes and Janice Hallett.Praise for the Three Dahlias mysteries . . .'Dame Agatha would approve' DAILY MAIL'An absolute treat of a read . . . Perfect weekend reading!' JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL'Hugely entertaining' THE TIMES'The best kind of book to curl up' KRISTEN PERRIN, author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER 'The perfect cosy: atmospheric, ingenious and fun!' IAN MOORE, author of Death and Croissants'A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime' S.J. BENNETT, author of THE WINDSOR KNOT'A fun, 1930s style murder-mystery, which makes for perfect holiday reading' WOMAN'S WEEKLY