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“A happy partner to the work of Deighton, Archer, and le Carré... carried on craftily understated prose that approaches cold poetry… a first-class novel." (Booklist, starred review)Racing between London and Moscow, Kazakstan and the Caymans, The Silent Oligarch reveals a sinister unexplored world where the wealthy buy the justice they want—and the silence they need. Here private spy agencies duel for dominance, governments eagerly defer to the hig...

Imagine walking into an art gallery and looking at a painting. What does it mean? What is it trying to say? This book will help you answer these questions.From paintings by Botticelli to Van Gogh, Great Paintings Explained explores what the pictures actually show by delving into the myths, symbolism and stories behind fifteen different works of art.Artworks include:The Night Café by Vincent van GoghImprovisation No. 30 (...

"Terrific news for fans of first-class thrillers." --Maureen Corrigan, NPR.orgA murder in a Tehran hotel leaves the London art world spinning. The deceased, beloved at home as a proud dealer in antiquities, now stands accused of smuggling artifacts out of Iran for sale in the West. But despite the triumphal announcements of the secret police, there is something perhaps too tidy in the official report—given that no artifacts have been recovered, no smuggling history...

Overcome your fears, phobias and anxieties with this simple, innovative and effective 7-step method.If you’ve struggled to deal with an overwhelming fear, phobia or anxiety – one that may have prevented you from living your life to the full and taken a toll on your mental health – then this is the book for you.Written by Christopher Paul Jones, a leading specialist on phobias, Face Your Fears: 7 Steps to Conquering Phobias & Anxiety

England between 1936 and 1956: Evacuee Eleanor White, who is fascinated by all things Venetian, lives at her enigmatic uncle Arthur's country cottage where at night, she hears an unearthly voice in the wind calling her name. She is also disturbed by a sinister wall mask, which is the image of a Venetian woman recently hanged for murder. One day, Arthur who is a woodcarver and antiques dealer, reveals an eighteenth century canvas, its origin being shrouded in mystery surrounding a series of...

How to Read Paintings explores some of the finest paintings from the world of art history.Have you ever come across a painting from art history and wondered what it was about? Do you wish you knew what to look for so you could understand it better?How to Read Paintings explores the fascinating meaning behind a range of famous paintings, including masterworks by Vermeer and Cézanne. You will learn how different subject matters are brought to life th...

England’s Nadir? is a revealing reassessment of a highly controversial period in the history of the England football team the three seasons from 1974 to 1977 when Don Revie was at the helm. This has long been considered the worst period in 160 years of the national team.England’s Nadir? places these three years in a broader social context and a longer historical framework, exploring many factors that have previously been overlooked. These include the dominating vo...

White Phantom City is the continuation of The Breath of the ZephyrEllie has made a new friend in Venice but this strange young woman is harbouring a terrible secret. Is she somehow connected with the Venetian murders or just an innocent bystander caught up in a web of deceit?Are these killings the work of a serial killer or is there some other unseen force at work here?As Arthur would have paraphrased his favourite fictional detecti...

Sorrow for the Lost is the final instalment of the. Hooded Visitant Series, beginning where The Breath of the Zephyr and White Phantom City left off.England 1956: When woman is murdered in the nearby market town of Pulminster, suspicion falls on Eleanor White and those close to her.Soon after, an object that was presumed lost in Venice turns up raising the fear that an old enemy has reappeared. But that would be impossible – wouldn't it?

The fossil fuel revolution is usually rendered as a tale of historic advances in energy production. In this perspective-changing account, Christopher F. Jones instead tells a story of advances in energy access—canals, pipelines, and wires that delivered power in unprecedented quantities to cities and factories at a great distance from production sites. He shows that in the American mid-Atlantic region between 1820 and 1930, the construction of elaborate transportation networks for coal, oi...

Masterpieces of Art Explained highlights the key aspects and creative ideas behind inspirational artworks.Do you enjoy learning about different types of art? This book reveals the key features depicted within popular paintings and sculptures, finding hidden details beyond first glances and how they convey their meaning.From works by Caravaggio to Vermeer, discover the objects that have changed art history through their beauty and innovation.

A history of how the pursuit of growth has kept us from creating a more sustainable and just world.Most economists believe that growth is the surest path to better lives. This has proven to be one of humanity's most powerful and dangerous ideas. It shapes policy across the globe, but it fatally undermines the natural ecosystems necessary to sustain human life. How did we get here? In The Invention of Infinite Growth, environmental historian Christopher F. J...