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‘What is it like to be a bat?’, the philosopher Thomas Nagel famously asked concerning consciousness. For biologist Martin Stevens, the question forms the starting point of an exploration of animal senses. In this enthralling account, we learn not only of the wonder of animal senses, but how they work and how scientists go about investigating them. And, throughout, we consider how these senses came to be.

Bloomsbury presents A Spy Among Friends written and read by Ben Macintyre. THE SUNDAY TIMES No. 1 BESTSELLER WITH AN AFTERWORD BY JOHN LE CARRÉ 'Riveting, astounding . . . An unputdownable postwar thriller' Observer 'Irresistibly readable' Sunday Times 'Worthy of John le Carré at his best'...

Discover the brilliant life of Hedy Lamarr. This talented film actress became an influential scientist with her invention of a secret radio system in the early 1940s, a building block of today’s wireless communications.

Every day, we face the challenge of persuading others to do what we want. But what makes people say 'yes' to our requests? Based on decades of research into the psychology of persuasion, this book reveals many remarkable insights that will help you be more persuasive both at work and at home. Co-written by the world's most quoted expert on influence, Professor Robert Cialdini, Yes! contains dozens of tips that you wouldn't want to miss out on—all of them scientifically proven to boost your powers of persuasion.

An ihrem sechzehnten Geburtstag wird Emelys Vision plötzlich Wirklichkeit und sie rettet einer Fremden das Leben. Unwissentlich offenbart sich ihr dadurch ein düsteres Familiengeheimnis, das ihrem Vater das Leben gekostet haben könnte – denn er ist Teil der Oculus, einem uralten magischen Orden, der sich dem Schutz der Magie und der Menschheit verschrieben hat. Sein Verschwinden könnte mit den Veritas zusammenhängen, einer fanatischen Gruppe, die den Orden und damit den letzten Funken Magie auslöschen will.

Londres, 1939. Una ciudad devastada por la guerra se une a través de los libros. Inspirada en la verdadera historia de la Segunda Guerra Mundial de las pocas librerías que sobrevivieron al Blitz, una novela atemporal de pérdida, amor y el poder imperecedero de la literatura durante la guerra...

A captivating new historical novel from Madeline Martin, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and the women who dare to break free. You are cordially invited to the Secret Book Society… London, 1895: Trapped by oppressive marriages and societal expectations...

Lorsque Martin reçoit une invitation énigmatique pour se joindre aux "Squelettes", la société secrète la plus élitiste de Torrington, celui-ci est très surpris. Arrivera-t-il au bout des mystérieuses épreuves du rite d'initiation ? D'après la série Martin Mystère produite par Zodiak Kids & Family France et Animation Mystere. Créée par Vincent Chalvon-Demersay et David Michel réalisée par Stéphane Berry, d'après la bande dessinée Martin Mystère d'Alfredo Castelli.

Belle de Jour is the nom de plume of a high-class call girl working in London. This is her story. From the summer of 2003 to the autumn of 2004 Belle charted her day-to-day adventures on and off the field in a frank, funny, and award winning web diary. Now, in her Intimate Adventures, Belle elaborates on those diary entries, revealing (among other things) how she became a working girl, what it feels like to do it for money, and where to buy the best knickers for the job.

Martintxo nació en un queso: su Arrigorriaga natal estaba perforada por las minas que llevaron a tanta gente a trabajar a una tierra donde sus habitantes aún cuidaban vacas y hablaban "la lengua de los secretos". Siendo aún niño, ve también cómo la guerra perfora su pueblo con las bombas de los pilotos alemanes. Tras separarse de sus padres, debe ponerse al frente de sus tres hermanos y huir de la devastación; primero a Santander y más adelante a un pueblecito de los Alpes franceses, ya como "niños de guerra".

In this audiobook, you will find detailed information on mind control. You will learn how the process is created and how it is imposed to the victim. A manipulator tries to transform you into a slave willing to follow any orders.

¿Quién querría asesinar a Stewart Match? ¿Es posible que se suicidase? La muerte en extrañas circunstancias de un joven de dieciséis años en su propio domicilio hace que los detectives Liz Cromwell y Jeremy Pruner se personen en el lugar del suceso. A pesar de que las evidencias conducen...

'ENCHANTING COUNTRY MYSTERIES THAT EMBODY THE SUBLIME PHYSICAL BEAUTY OF THE DORDOGNE' New York Times In this latest mouthwatering mystery starring French country cop, Bruno, the body of a woman is found outside a cave beneath the ruined Templar chateau of Commarque in the heart of the Dordogne...

Antía viaja a Galicia, a su pueblo, para hablar con su madre acompañada de Ismael. En el pueblo se reencontrará con viejos amigos a los que dejó abandonados tras su marcha precipitada. Tras explicarles los motivos sobre su huída, no todos la creerán ni apoyarán. También se reencontrará con Roberto y la escena acabará con una pelea entre este e Ismael. Su madre sigue empeñada en no contarle los motivos que la empujaron a no contarle la realidad de su padre y acabarán con una fuerte discusión tras la cual Antía e Ismael deciden irse.

Hopeless romantic Milly Rose has had her fair share of heartbreak. Obsessed with all things Disney, she refuses to give up on finding her Prince Charming - he’s out there somewhere, isn’t he? When Milly is given a job to investigate the origins of a historical building in the village of Clover’s Rest, she’s not sure what to expect. What she discovers takes her breath away - a beautiful real-life Cinderella castle, complete with turrets, a magnificent drawbridge and a very handsome owner...Cameron Heartstone.

Don't miss A Dangerous Train of Thought, the thrilling latest installment in the Ryder & Loveday series! Pre-order now. ‘The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Oxford, 1961. A family outing to Briar’s Hall...

As Laurel Ridge embraces a stranger hungry for answers, a sinister truth is awakened A hard-hitting reporter, Kate Beaumont unearths the deepest lies and brings harsh truths to light. But the story that lures her to the gentle town of Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, is closer to her heart than...

In small town Laurel Ridge, not everything is as simple as it appears After a terrible betrayal, Allison Standish flees Philadelphia for the small Amish village of Laurel Ridge to claim an unexpected inheritance. Allison intends to sell the mansion housing various shops on Main Street until she...

In Laurel Ridge, Pennsylvania, a community once united must suspect one of their own> Amish quilter Sarah Bitler’s dreams no longer feature a husband and family. Instead, she searches for success in the quilt shop within Blackburn House, a place once tarnished with deadly secrets. She refuses...

When he was but a boy, Sir Geordie Strafford was abandoned at Werrick Castle, his life meant as payment for his father's deceit. Lady Catriona Barrington saved him by pleading with Lord Werrick for a stay of execution. From that moment on, Geordie and Cat were inseparable, until he left on a four-year campaign for the king. Now returned with his dream of being a knight fully realized, Geordie is determined to win the heart of the woman he's always loved. But Cat has a secret of her own, one that could destroy everything.