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Questions For A Dead Man
Your favourite scottish detective returns in 2023 in an enthralling new mystery ‘immensely exciting and atmospheric’ alexander mccall smith ‘move over rebus’ daily mail ‘exciting, pacy, authentic’angela marsons how do you solve a murder, when all you have are questions? ___________ when a prominent msp goes missing, dsi william lorimer wastes no time in investigating. robert truesdale was fronting the controversial campaign to legalise drugs in scotland, and his enemies were numerous. with every passing day, the chances of finding him alive grow slimmer. then the worst happens. a car bomb explodes in a nearby village, and the blackened body pulled from the wreckage appears to be truesdale’s. yet there are details that don’t add up and soon lorimer is questioning whether the victim was all he claimed to be. lorimer calls on the assistance of his friend, pc daniel kohi, who has infiltrated a local gang as part of a police initiative to crack down on drug-related crime in glasgow. as their investigation draws them into the dark heart of glasgow’s criminal underworld, lorimer and kohi discover that danger is everywhere and nobody is as they seem. ___________ what readers say about alex gray “i have read every book in the lorimer series and each one has been a pleasure” ***** “alex gray is a master storyteller” ***** “she never disappoints” ***** “i cannot wait for the next book” ***** “her writing always keeps me engrossed” *****
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A Really Short History Of Nearly Everything
Bill’s own fascination with science began with a battered old schoolbook he had when he was about ten or eleven years old in america. it had an illustration that captivated him – a cutaway diagram showing earth’s interior as it would look if you cut into it with a large knife and carefully removed about a quarter of its bulk. the idea of lots of startled cars and people falling off the edge of that sudden cliff(and 4,000 miles is a pretty long way to fall) was what grabbed him in the beginning, but gradually his attention turned to what the picture was trying to teach him – namely, that earth’s interior is made up of several different layers of materials, and at the very centre of it all is a glowing sphere of iron and nickel, which is as hot as the surface of the sun, according to the caption. and he very clearly remembers thinking: “how do theyknowthat?” bill’s story-telling skill makes the “how?” and, just as importantly, the “who?” of scientific discovery entertaining and accessible for all ages. in this exciting new edition for younger readers, he covers the wonder and mysteries of time and space, the frequently bizarre and often obsessive scientists and the methods they used, the crackpot theories which held sway for far too long, the extraordinary accidental discoveries which suddenly advanced whole areas of science when the people were actually looking for something else (or in the wrong direction) and the mind-boggling fact that, somehow, the universe exists and, against all odds, life came to be on this wondrous planet we call home.
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Fear
Even though it’s been nearly a year since everyone over the age of 15 disappeared, the sun has continued to shine on the kids of perdido beach. now, though, the gaiaphage has blotted out the sun and plunged the fayz into perpetual gloom. divided and dispirited, the survivors face their greatest challenge – the darkness of their own minds.
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Someone Is Lying
‘an original and twisty take on a missing persons case. i was gripped from the very first page’ claire douglas compulsive and gripping with a need-to-know ending. just brilliant!’ lucy clarke _________________________________________________ how do you find your daughter when no one believes she is missing? single mother jess and her daughter issie have always shared an unbreakable bond. for the last seven years, it’s been just the two of them. that is, until issie meets dylan. when the pair announce their plans to go travelling, jess is devastated – issie is only seventeen after all, and jess doesn’t trust her daughter’s new boyfriend. and when she stops hearing from her altogether, she’s terrified. with dylan refusing to talk, and the police unwilling to help, jess is faced with a mother’s worst nightmare. can she find her daughter before it’s too late? _________________________________________________ praise for someone is lying- ‘unexpected twists galore’ alice clark platts ‘pulse-racing. clever. aims at your deepest fears’ jane corry praise for heidi perks- ‘a fun, compelling thriller – perfect to read beside the pool, or at home, dreaming of warmer times to come’ the observer ‘heidi perks has a gift for ratcheting up tension and suspense in her books, leaving this reader gasping for breath with the lights on in the middle of the night. bravo!’ liz nugent ‘the other guest is a fantastic sun-soaked thriller with a gripping mystery at its heart. it’s the perfect read to take on holiday – but just keep one eye on those other guests!’ lucy clarke ‘a twisty hot summer read in a location to die for. literally!’ jane corry ‘i raced through this in a weekend. a taut, clever whodunnit, masterfully structured, beautifully written, with an intriguing cast and some heart-wrenching moral dilemmas. brilliant.’ gilly macmillan ‘pure, thrilling escapism. whip-smart twists make this summer sizzler impossible to put down. the other guest is unforgettable’ chris whitaker
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Marketing The Professional Services Firm
Professional services are estimated to be worth up to $700 billion worldwide, but as the market matures there is an urgent need for new marketing thinking for global players or small businesses alike. this book applies the core principles of strategic marketing to professional services for the first time, in an approach that is at once accessible and compelling. with case studies from a range of companies including j. walter thompson, market research companies, the ? big four? accounting firms, headhunters, interbrand and large us legal firms, it is intended to become the definitive book for effective strategic marketing in professional services.
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Care And Management Of The Older Horse
Today, horses and ponies are living longer than ever before, partially owing to advances in veterinary medicine, but also owing to the willingness of owners to keep elderly equines into retirement. this book provides the owner with a wealth of advice and information on all aspects of care including feeding, keeping at grass and in the stable, vaccinations and worming programmes, dental care, insurance, shoeing, exercise, saddle fitting and retirement options. there is a veterinary section and an illuminating and practical section on euthanasia.
