-
Wuthering Heights
039.00 DHWuthering Heights is the tale of two families both joined and riven by love and hate. Cathy is a beautiful and wilful young woman torn between the soft-hearted Edgar, and Heathcliff, the passionate and resentful man who has loved her since childhood. The power of their bond creates a maelstrom of cruelty and violence which will leave one of them dead and cast a shadow over the lives of their children. Emily Brontë’s novel is a stunningly original and shocking exploration of obsessive passion.
-
The Wind in the Willows
039.00 DHTired of spring cleaning, Mole ventures above ground into the warm sunshine, and happens upon his friend Ratty. Together they picnic on the sparkling, burbling river, brave the sinister Wild Wood in wintertime to visit the bad-tempered Badger, and take to the open road in a caravan with dear, silly old Toad. But when Toad’s attention turns to motor cars, his reckless behaviour goes from bad to worse. Badger, Rat and Mole must save their friend from ruin, and Toad Hall from the clutches of the rascally Stoats and Weasels.
-
Kim Kipling, Rudyard
039.00 DHRudyard Kipling’s classic tale of an orphaned boy, a lama on a powerful quest, and two imperialist nations butting heads over one magical country Set in the former Lahore, India, against the backdrop of an imperialist war between Russia and Great Britain, Kim is the coming-of-age story of Kimball O’Hara, a low-caste orphan boy roaming the streets with a « magic » talisman around his neck. The pendant contains three magic parchments sewn into a leather amulet case–papers that could whisk him away from the world he knows and trusts. One afternoon, Kim takes pity on an elderly lama who declares he is searching for wisdom and enlightenment at the River of the Arrow, and becomes the old man’s guide, savior, and friend. Together, the odd pair travels the Grand Trunk Road, dodging cutpurses and road agents until the « Little Friend of all the World » becomes a little disciple to the wise old lama. But when Kim’s father’s old regimental chaplain runs into the lama and his young chela on their travels, a big change threatens to disrupt the friends’ plans to find enlightenment and happiness on their shared quest. Widely considered to be Rudyard Kipling’s masterpiece, Kim combines sweeping adventure with a brilliant coming-of-age story. Part children’s tale, part spy thriller, part examination of the twilight of the Victorian empire, Kim is a classic page-turner.
-
Heart of Darkness
039.00 DHWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY TIM BUTCHERThe silence of the jungle is broken only by the ominous sound of drumming. Life on the river is brutal, and unknown threats lurk in the darkness. Marlow’s mission to captain a steamer upriver into the dense interior leads him into conflict with the others who haunt the forest. But his decision to hunt down the mysterious Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader who is the subject of sinister rumours, leads him into more than just physical peril.INCLUDES THE STORY ‘YOUTH’
-
Wish You Were Here: The Sunday Times bestseller readers are raving about
0169.00 DH‘A powerfully evociative story of the resilience and triumph of the human spirit’ TAYLOR JENKINS REID, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DAISY JONES AND THE SIX
‘Extraordinary . . . it’s such a great book’ GRAHAM NORTON
Diana O’Toole’s life is going perfectly to plan. At twenty-nine, she’s up for promotion to her dream job as an art specialist at Sotheby’s and she’s about to fly to the Galápagos where she’s convinced her surgeon boyfriend, Finn, is going to propose.
But then the virus hits New York City and Finn breaks the news: the hospital needs him, he has to stay. But you should still go, he insists. And reluctantly, she agrees. Once she’s in the Galápagos, the world shuts down around her, leaving Diana stranded – albeit in paradise. Completely isolated, with only intermittent news from the outside world, Diana finds herself examining everything that has brought her to this point and wondering if there’s a better way to live.
But not everything is as it seems . . .
‘What a masterpiece! All her books are great but this was exceptional!’ ***** Real Reader Review
‘Keep the tissues to hand and prepare to get emotional’ ***** Real Reader Review
‘What a twist!’ ***** Real Reader ReviewMAD HONEY, the stunning and compelling Sunday Times bestseller by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan is available now.
-
First Man In
0160.00 DHNo one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life’s challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he’s learned over the course of his fascinating, exhilarating life.
Special forces training is no walk in the park. The rules are strict and they make sure you learn the hard way, pushing you beyond the limits of what is physically possible. There is no mercy. Even when you are bleeding and broken, to admit defeat is failure.
To survive the gruelling selection process to become a member of the elite you need toughness, aggression, meticulous attention to detail and unrelenting self-discipline, all traits that make for the best leaders.
After 13 years service in the military, with 4 years as a Special Boat Service (SBS) sniper, Ant Middleton is the epitome of what it takes to excel. He served in the SBS, the naval wing of the special forces, the Royal Marines and 9 Parachute Squadron Royal, achieving what is known as the ‘Holy Trinity’ of the UK’s Elite Forces. As a point man in the SBS, Ant was always the first man through the door, the first man into the dark, and the first man in harm’s way.
In this fascinating, exhilarating and revealing book, Ant speaks about the highs and gut-wrenching lows of his life – from the thrill of passing Special Forces Selection to dealing with the early death of his father and ending up in prison on leaving the military – and draws valuable lessons that we can all use in our daily lives.
-
Attack on Titan: Before the Fall 7
0135.00 DHTURNING ON THEIR OWN
The Survey Corps sets a cunning trap to capture the mysterious Abnormal Titan that broke through their ranks. As Arwin tries to determine the grotesque creature’s identity and purpose, scouts report Titans closing in on all sides! But they don’t seem to be after the humans – instead they’re targeting the Titan!“A clever, well done action series with… enough mystery and world building to leave readers wanting to know more.” – Comics Should Be Good
“I’ve had a blast with Attack on Titan. It’s kept me deeply engaged at all times, has never become predictable or dull and continues to maintain a fantastic level of consistency.” – Drawn Concepts
-
Attack on Titan: Before the Fall 6
0135.00 DHTHE TITAN’S SON FIGHTS ON
Saved from exile, Kuklo and Cardina meet the hero Jorge Pikale, the first man ever to defeat a Titan in combat, and they learn how he did it: a mysterious gas-powered grappling machine known only as « the device. » Jorge believes Kuklo might just have the agility and reflexes to master this startling weapon and take the Survey Corps to a new level. But Kuklo has his doubts, and what will Sharle think…?
-
Attack on Titan: Before the Fall 5
0135.00 DHTHE TITAN’S SON FIGHTS ON
Saved from exile, Kuklo and Cardina meet the hero Jorge Pikale, the first man ever to defeat a Titan in combat, and they learn how he did it: a mysterious gas-powered grappling machine known only as « the device. » Jorge believes Kuklo might just have the agility and reflexes to master this startling weapon and take the Survey Corps to a new level. But Kuklo has his doubts, and what will Sharle think…?
-
Attack on Titan: Before the Fall 4
0135.00 DHA VILIFIED EXILE
After escaping what should have been certain death and defeating a Titan outside the walls, Kuklo and the Survey Corps make it back to the safety of Shiganshina, where the Military Police are waiting to arrest him for the murder of his former master Dario. But there will be no trial and no execution for the Titan’s son. The MPs have a much crueler punishment in mind… -
Naruto, Vol. 34: The Reunion
0114.00 DHNaruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He’s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world’s greatest ninja!
Naruto finally finds Sasuke! But Sasuke won’t return to Konoha without a fight. This time it might take all of Team Kakashi to bring him down–and bring him back.
-
Maximum Ride Volume 4.
099.00 DHMaximum Ride: Volume 4 Despite their initial hesitation, living with Anne has softened the flock, so Max is keenly aware that it’s time to leave. With Thanksgiving so near, though, all of them want to stay, at least until they’ve had their first ever Thanksgiving turkey. But danger is on the horizon as Jeb’s plan advances. Full description
-
The Hotel Book: Great Escapes North America
0580.00 DHFrom the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters? Following up on our Great Escapes Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America titles is this volume concentrating on the most extraordinary and tempting Canadian and American hotels. Ranging from funky and inexpensive to luxuriously elegant and wildly pricy, these hotels, inns, guesthouses, bungalows, ranches, lodges, resorts and even?yes?wigwams and treehouses will surely seduce you. Highlights include: ? blast from the past: mid-century shiny metal trailers with period interiors in Arizona ? shrine to 60s-70s kitch: a California inn where Liberace would have felt right at home ? shabby-chic bungalows on Highway 1 in Big Sur, California ? supercool hot springs resort near Los Angeles ? elegant auberge in Napa Valley where you can stay during your wine tasting tour ? cedar cabins and classic raised safari tents in California’s El Capitan Canyon ? historic ranch nestled in a Death Valley oasis ? rustic ski resort in Sundance ? your own luxurious bungalow on a tiny island in the Florida Keys ? a gorgeous lodge in Hawaii ? sleek, minimalist ?boutique hotel? in New Orleans’s French Quarter ? regal Italianate villa in rural Massachusetts ? deluxe wigwams in Arizona’s Navajo County ? lakefront sanctuary in New York’s Adirondack Mountains ? historic 1930s hotel in Texas where James Dean once stayed ? cabin treehouse 50 feet above the ground in Washington’s Mount Rainer ? exquisitely-restored country house inn in Connecticut ? Frank Lloyd Wright house on a wooded bluff overlooking Mirror Lake, Wisconsin
-
Crushing It!: How Great Entrepreneurs Build Their Business and Influence-and How You Can, Too
0280.00 DHFour-time New York Times best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk offers new lessons and inspiration drawn from the experiences of dozens of influencers and entrepreneurs who rejected the predictable corporate path in favor of pursuing their dreams by building thriving businesses and extraordinary personal brands.
In his 2009 international best seller Crush It, Gary insisted that a vibrant personal brand was crucial to entrepreneurial success. In Crushing It! Gary explains why that’s even more true today, offering his unique perspective on what has changed and what principles remain timeless. He also shares stories from other entrepreneurs who have grown wealthier – and not just financially – than they ever imagined possible by following Crush It principles. The secret to their success (and Gary’s) has everything to do with their understanding of the social media platforms and their willingness to do whatever it took to make these tools work to their utmost potential. That’s what Crushing It! teaches listeners to do.
In this lively, practical, and inspiring audiobook, Gary dissects every current major social media platform so that anyone, from a plumber to a professional ice skater, will know exactly how to amplify his or her personal brand on each. He offers both theoretical and tactical advice on how to become the biggest thing on old standbys like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, and Snapchat; podcast platforms like Spotify, Soundcloud, iHeartRadio, and iTunes; and other emerging platforms such as Musical.ly. For those with more experience, Crushing It! illuminates some little-known nuances and provides innovative tips and clever tweaks proven to enhance more common tried-and-true strategies.
Crushing It! is a state-of-the-art guide to building your own path to professional and financial success, but it’s not about getting rich. It’s a blueprint to living life on your own terms.
-
New Moroccan Style:The Art of Sensual Living: The Art of Sensual Living
0450.00 DHAn illustrated tour through the private homes, stylish resorts and intimate guesthouses of Morocco. This book is a fantastic treasure trove of ideas and images.
-
Converted Spaces
0300.00 DHEntreprendre la restauration d’un bâtiment s’avère parfois plus complexe qu’en construire un nouveau. En effet, il convient de tenir compte de deux obligations d’une part celle de conserver les éléments ayant une valeur historique, et d’autre part celle de prendre en considération l’état de la construction existante. Or, il est rare de le connaître avant de démarrer un projet. La tendance européenne, qui était depuis la fin de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale de respecter les constructions historiques, a conduit, ces dernières années, à une approche quelque peu artificieuse. En effet, dans de nombreux projets, le concept de restauration a été mal interprété certains, qualifiés, à tort, de restauration, ne conservaient que la façade, recelant derrière un édifice entièrement nouveau. Ces interventions, ont façonné une nouvelle vision des faits : la restauration devient l’adaptation d’un bâtiment ancien aux nécessités actuelles, reléguant le dialogue avec le passé au second plan. Cet ouvrage offre une sélection hors paire d’œuvres d’architectes du monde entier, un éventail d’anciens espaces restaurés, à l’instar d’ateliers, usines, étables, granges et moulins, reconvertis en habitations privées.
