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"The story of an heir's return to an abandoned town in Italy, the secrets of the family who stayed, and the long shadow of fascism and collaboration in World War II"-- Provided by publisher

A dangerous element discovered by Bianca Goddard’s father falls into the wrong hands . . . leading to a chain of multiple murders. Spring 1544: Now that she is with child, Bianca is more determined than ever to distance herself from her unstable father. Desperate to win back the favor of King Henry VIII, disgraced alchemist Albern Goddard plans to reveal a powerful new element he's discovered—one with deadly potential. But when the substance is stolen, he is panicked and expects his daughter to help. Soon after, a woman's body is found behind the Dim Dragon Inn, an eerie green vapor rising from her breathless mouth. To her grave concern, Bianca has reason to suspect her own mother may be involved in the theft and the murder. As her husband John is conscripted into King Henry's army to subdue Scottish resistance, Bianca must navigate a twisted and treacherous path among alchemists, apothecaries, chandlers, and scoundrels—to find out who among them is willing to kill to possess the element known as lapis mortem, the stone of death . . . Praise for Death at St. Vedast “Full of period details, Lawrence’s latest series outing captures Tudor London in all its colorful splendor. A solid choice for devotees of Karen Harper’s Elizabethan mysteries.” —Library Journal

From the New York Times bestselling author Dominic Smith, a radiant novel tracing the intertwined fates of a silent-film director and his muse Dominic Smith’s The Electric Hotel winds through the nascent days of cinema in Paris and Fort Lee, New Jersey—America’s first movie town—and on the battlefields of Belgium during World War I. A sweeping work of historical fiction, it shimmers between past and present as it tells the story of the rise and fall of a prodigious film studio and one man’s doomed obsession with all that passes in front of the viewfinder. For nearly half a century, Claude Ballard has been living at the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel. A French pioneer of silent films, who started out as a concession agent for the Lumière brothers, the inventors of cinema, Claude now spends his days foraging mushrooms in the hills of Los Angeles and taking photographs of runaways and the striplings along Sunset Boulevard. But when a film-history student comes to interview Claude about The Electric Hotel—the lost masterpiece that bankrupted him and ended the career of his muse, Sabine Montrose—the past comes surging back. In his run-down hotel suite, the ravages of the past are waiting to be excavated: celluloid fragments and reels in desperate need of restoration, and Claude’s memories of the woman who inspired and beguiled him.

This lively book brings vegan ethics to the dinner table and demonstrates how to navigate tricky social situations while staying true to your values. It is not simply a cookbook, but rather a recipe for vegans who want to transform the dinner table and effect positive social change.The book addresses the unique concerns of vegans living in a non-vegan world by offering guidance on:-- making a powerful first impression with vegan food;-- cooking with conviction and confidence;-- addressing myths and misconceptions about veganism;-- strategies for managing tricky social situations;-- quick and easy vegan recipes that will tantalise even the most hesitant, skeptical confirmed carnivores;-- helping to create a vegan world, one meal at a time.Eat Vegan with Me is written with a positive, honest and assertive voice, and filled with practical advice for vegans. If you're a vegan who is frustrated by failed attempts to win over family and friends, look no further than this essential resource and guide.

Welcome to 'The Bird and the Elephant.' This new and exciting book will take you on a philosophical poetic journey of, who, what's, why's and where's. Ten discussions all written in rhyme. Have you met these two? We think that it's time!

An utterly gripping story following a trail of art, forgery and deception. In the 1600s, Sara de Vos, in grief, paints a girl watching a group of ice skaters from the edge of a wood. In 1950s New York, struggling art student Ellie accepts a commission to forge a copy of the stolen At the Edge of a Wood, a decision that will haunt her for decades to come.

This popular title in the at a Glance series is structured into seven sections which reflect the full range of paediatrics and the real-life presentation of children. With new material on childhood obesity, allergy and living with chronic illness, Paediatrics at a Glance reflects the changing face of modern paediatrics and now features: * Organisation by presenting symptom or problem, making the text highly relevant to clinical practice and problem-based learning * Key points on history, examination and investigations listed with each presentation for rapid revision * Expanded material on investigations, congenital abnormalities, newborn screening and immunisations * Highly visual colour presentation and self-assessment case studies to make revision more rewarding Paediatrics at a Glance is an ideal companion for anyone about to start a paediatric attachment or module and will appeal to medical students, junior doctors and GP trainees. In addition, the text will provide valuable insight for nursing students, physiotherapists and other health professionals.

Set against the backdrop of 1890s Chicago's towering skyscrapers and the remote islands of the South Pacific, this sweeping historical novel weaves together rich narratives and diverse locales. The story explores themes of ambition, culture, and the human experience, highlighting the contrasts between urban life and distant paradises. Through its vivid characters and intricate plot, the novel captures a transformative era, inviting readers to experience the intertwining of different worlds.

The narrative explores the emotional journey of a son grappling with the immense pressure of his father's expectations. As he seeks to find his own identity and reconcile his relationship with his father, themes of familial conflict, personal growth, and the quest for acceptance are intricately woven into the story. The author, known for his critical acclaim and awards, delivers a poignant tale that resonates with anyone who has faced the challenge of living up to parental aspirations.