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Moving, masterly' sunday times 'extraordinaryoxfam bookshop harrogate three hours to save the people you love a top 10 sunday times bestseller & a best book of in the sunday times, times, guardian, telegraph, stylist, red and good housekeeping a times & sunday times thriller of the month in rural somerset in the middle of a blizzard, the unthinkable happens: a school is under siege'a brilliant literary thrillerthree hours is much more than a nail-biting thriller; it is a disquisition on values: of love and hate, of sacrifice for others, of risk-taking and courage' the times'a novel that you live rather than merely read' telegraph 'it is early days, but this could be one of the thrillers of the decadethe headmaster lies wounded in the library, unable to help his trapped students and staffchildren and teachers barricade themselves into classrooms, the library, the theatrein three intense hours, all must find the courage to stand up to evil and save the people they loveif you read only one thriller this year; make it this one: it is that good' daily mail 'three hours intersperses scenes of breath-sucking tension with stirring meditations on human nature' sara collins, guardian see oxfam website for delivery information read moreoutside, a police psychiatrist must identify the gunmen, while parents gather desperate for news
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham *a richard & judy book club pick **a top 10 sunday times bestseller*a sweeping, breath-taking story of love and betrayal from the number one sunday times bestselling author of the tea planter's wifeceylonexcept what they long for more than anything: a childafter his sudden death, louisa is left alone to solve the mystery he left behindrevisiting the plantation at cinnamon hills, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn towards the owner leo, a rugged outdoors man with a chequered pastand when elliot's shocking betrayal is revealed, louisa has only leo to turn to'a sweeping tale, beautifully written in a wonderful setting, heartrending yet ultimately uplifting' katie fforde'the sights, smells and atmosphere of ceylon are beautifully depictedwhile louisa struggles with miscarriages, elliot is increasingly absent, spending much of his time at a nearby cinnamon plantation, overlooking the indian oceanthe plantation casts a spell, but all is not as it seemsthis is dinah jefferies at her best' lucinda riley'dinah jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity' kate furnivall see oxfam website for delivery information read morelouisa reeve, the daughter of a successful british gem trader, and her husband elliot, a charming, thrill-seeking businessman, seem like the couple who have it all
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Oxfam bookshop hertford *a richard & judy book club pick **a top 10 sunday times bestseller*a sweeping, breath-taking story of love and betrayal from the number one sunday times bestselling author of the tea planter's wifeceylonexcept what they long for more than anything: a childafter his sudden death, louisa is left alone to solve the mystery he left behindrevisiting the plantation at cinnamon hills, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn towards the owner leo, a rugged outdoors man with a chequered pastand when elliot's shocking betrayal is revealed, louisa has only leo to turn to'a sweeping tale, beautifully written in a wonderful setting, heartrending yet ultimately upliftingthe plantation casts a spell, but all is not as it seemswhile louisa struggles with miscarriages, elliot is increasingly absent, spending much of his time at a nearby cinnamon plantation, overlooking the indian ocean' katie fforde'the sights, smells and atmosphere of ceylon are beautifully depictedthis is dinah jefferies at her best' lucinda riley'dinah jefferies has a remarkable gift for conjuring up another time and place with lush descriptions, full of power and intensity' kate furnivall see oxfam website for delivery information read morelouisa reeve, the daughter of a successful british gem trader, and her husband elliot, a charming, thrill-seeking businessman, seem like the couple who have it all
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A poignant, compelling family saga' the sunday times the no1 sunday times bestseller from the million-copy best-selling author of the island, the thread, and the returnhislop brings history to life in this compelling tale' tatler 'fascinating' sunday mirror see oxfam website for delivery information read more'fascinating and moving' the times 'an imaginative tour de force, and a great read' daily mail 'an absorbing tale about family, friendship, loyalty and betrayal' good housekeeping 'heartbreaking' essentials 'vibrantwhen a greek coup plunges the island into chaos, cyprus faces a disastrous conflictbut beneath the city's façade of glamour and success, tension is buildingturkey invades to protect the turkish cypriot minority, and famagusta is shelledforty thousand people seize their most precious possessions and flee from the advancing soldiersin the summer of , famagusta in cyprus is the most desirable resort in the mediterranean, a city bathed in the glow of good fortunepraise for the sunrisein the deserted city, just two families remaintwo neighbouring families, the georgious and the özkans, are among many who moved to famagusta to escape the years of unrest and ethnic violence elsewhere on the islandoxfam shop dumfries 'intelligent and immersivethis is their storyan ambitious couple are about to open the island's most spectacular hotel, where greek and turkish cypriots work in harmony
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1 sunday times bestseller'a beautiful little book by a brilliant mind' daily telegraph'effortlessly instructive, absorbing, up to the minute and - where it matters - witty' guardian the world-famous cosmologist and bestselling author of a brief history of time leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe's biggest questions in this brilliant posthumous workwide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, passionately argued, and infused with his characteristic humour, brief answers to the big questions, the final book from one of the greatest minds in history, is a personal view on the challenges we face as a human race, and where we, as a planet, are heading nexta percentage of all royalties will go to charityand now, as we face potentially catastrophic changes here on earth - from climate change to dwindling natural resources to the threat of artificial super-intelligence - stephen hawking turns his attention to the most urgent issues for humankindsee oxfam website for delivery information read moreis there a god?how did it all begin?can we predict the future?what is inside a black hole?is there other intelligent life in the universe?will artificial intelligence outsmart us?how do we shape the future?will we survive on earth?should we colonise space?is time travel possible?throughout his extraordinary career, stephen hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteriesbut even as his theoretical work on black holes, imaginary time and multiple histories took his mind to the furthest reaches of space, hawking always believed that science could also be used to fix the problems on our planetoxfam bookshop wanstead the no
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Oxfam shop pershore *the perfect cosy up-lit read, recommended by thousands of readers**the sunday times bestseller & winner of the richard and judy book club*'one of the most charming novels either of us has readbut the final wishes of the 'keeper of lost things' have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encountersonce a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, anthony peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years beforerealising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful ownerskeep it' richard & judymeet the 'keeper of lost things''touching, funny and romantic' daily mail'a charming read, perfect for the holidays' the lady'a warm and heartfelt debut' prima*and if you loved the keeper of lost things, don't miss ruth hogan's other novels: queenie malone's paradise hotel and the wisdom of sally red shoes* see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam shop dumfries sunday times bestseller prayer for the dead is the fifth novel in the bestselling inspector mclean series by author james oswald'are you ready for the mysteries to be revealed?' praise for james oswald: 'a star of scotland's burgeoning crime fiction scene' daily record 'crime fiction's next big thing' the sunday telegraph 'literary sensationjames' overnight success has drawn comparisons with the meteoric rise of e l james and her fifty shades of grey series' daily mail 'fifty shades of hay' the times 'oswald is among the leaders in the new batch of excellent scottish crime writers' daily mail 'the new ian rankin' daily record 'an excellent start to what promises to be a fine series' guardian 'classy, occasionally brutal, and with the odd suggestion of the supernatural, this will doubtless be another deserved hit'the hallmarks of val mcdermid or ian rankin: it's dark, violent, noirish' the herald***'are you ready to be reborn?' the search for a missing journalist is called off as a body is found at the scene of a carefully staged murderbut it is not the only thing about this case that mclean will find beyond beliefinspector tony mclean knew the dead man, and can't shake off the suspicion that there is far more to this case than meets the eyeoswald's writing is in a class above most in this genre' daily express see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe baffling lack of forensics at the crime scene seems impossiblein a sealed chamber, deep in the heart of gilmerton cove, a mysterious network of caves and passages sprawling beneath edinburgh, the victim has undergone a macabre ritual of purificationteamed with the most unlikely and unwelcome of allies, he must track down a killer driven by the darkest compulsions, who will answer only to a higher power
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1 sunday times bestseller and the book of the yeareleanor oliphant has learned how to survive - but not how to liveeleanor oliphant leads a simple lifenothing is missing from her carefully timetabled lifeoxfam bookshop hove appears unreadan outstanding debut!' joanna cannon see oxfam website for delivery information read moreexcept, sometimes, everythingnow she must learn how to navigate the world that everyone else seems to take for granted - while searching for the courage to face the dark corners she's avoided all her lifebut surely any change is better than fine?'moving, funny and devastating' the herald'unforgettable, brilliant, funny and life-affirming' daily mail'i adored itone simple act of kindness is about to shatter the walls eleanor has built around herselfchange can be goodeleanor oliphant is happychange can be bad5 million copies sold'funny, touching and unpredictable' jojo moyes'heartwrenching and wonderful' nina stibbewinner of costa first novel award, a noskilled, perceptive, eleanor's world will feel familiar to you from the very first pageshe wears the same clothes to work every day, eats the same meal deal for lunch every day and buys the same two bottles of vodka to drink every weekend
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Oxfam books & music durham named one of book riot's six great nonfiction books about time  " mind-stretching book"-john carey, sunday times (london)a tour of clocks throughout the centuries-from the sandglass to the telomere-to reveal the physical, biological, and social nature of time what is time? this question has fascinated philosophers, mathematicians, and scientists for thousands of yearsthe clock mirage presents an innovative perspective that will force us to rethink our relationship with time, and how best to use it with a narrative punctuated by personal stories of time's effects on truck drivers, olympic racers, prisoners, and clockmakers, mazur's journey is filled with fascinating insights into how our technologies, our bodies, and our attitudes can change our perceptionsour cells, he notes, have a temporal awareness, guided by environmental cues in sync with patterns of social interactionreaders learn that, as a consequence of time's personal nature, a forty eight hour journey on the space shuttle can feel shorter than a six hour trip on the soyuz capsule, that the amondawa of the amazon do not have ages, and that time speeds up with fever and slows down when we feel in dangersee oxfam website for delivery information read morewhy does time seem to speed up with age? what is its connection with memory, anticipation, and sleep cycles?   award winning author and mathematician joseph mazur provides an engaging exploration of how the understanding of time has evolved throughout human history and offers a compelling new vision, submitting that time lives within usskilfully writtenultimately, time reveals itself as something that rides on the rhythms of our minds
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Other than this the book is a clean copyoxfam bookshop tunbridge wells loompanics greatest hits, articles and features from the best book catalog in the world michael hoy (ed) the corners of the paperback cover are lightly bumped and there are two pen inscriptions on the first title pagea collection of more than 75 unusual articles and featuressee oxfam website for delivery information read more
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And various countries in south and central america,furthermore a stock book of aerospaceasia with ceylon, iran and pakistan etcthe batch includes among others africa with belgian congo, katanga, republic of congo, republic of rwanda and burundi etcregistered shippingeurope with, among others, the netherlands, scandinavia, italy, etcthe 238 images give a good impression, everything is depicted, close-ups included
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The sunday times no1 bestseller and global phenomenon1 bestsellersimon mayo radio 2 book club choiceradio 4 book at bedtimegoodreads choice awards best mystery & thriller the addictive new psychological thriller from the author of the girl on the train, the runaway sunday times no' sunday mirror 'a twisting whodunit that leaves you both gratified and surprised (also the best kind)oxfam shop dumfries 'wondering if into the water could be as good as the girl on the train? it's better' good housekeeping (book of the month)'a brooding and complex read that deserves to make a splash in its own rightbut jules is afraid' stylist'paula hawkins effortlessly follows the success of the girl on the train with this immersive noveland most of all she's afraid of the water, and the place they call the drowning poolthey say she jumped'paula hawkins does it again! into the water is a moody and chilling thriller that will have you madly turning the pagesjules didn't pick up the phone, ignoring her plea for helpin the last days before her death, nel called her sistera brilliantly plotted and fast-paced juggernaut of a read that hurtles to a heart-stopping conclusiontold from multiple points of view, this is clever and twisty fiction with a ghostly edge' clare mackintosh, bestselling author of i let you gonot just a brilliant thriller but also a furious feminist howlof her long-buried memories, of the old mill house, of knowing that nel would never have jumped' red see oxfam website for delivery information read morewith the same propulsive writing and acute understanding of human instincts that captivated millions of readers around the world in her explosive debut thriller, the girl on the train, paula hawkins delivers an urgent, satisfying read that hinges on the stories we tell about our pasts and their power to destroy the lives we live nowa gripping, compulsive read!' shari lapena, bestselling author of the couple next door'fans of paula hawkins' the girl on the train rejoice: her second novel into the water is even betterand jules has been dragged back to the one place she hoped she had escaped for good, to care for the teenage girl her sister left behind
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The sunday times no1 bestseller and global phenomenon1 bestsellersimon mayo radio 2 book club choiceradio 4 book at bedtimegoodreads choice awards best mystery & thriller the addictive new psychological thriller from the author of the girl on the train, the runaway sunday times no' sunday mirror 'a twisting whodunit that leaves you both gratified and surprised (also the best kind)' good housekeeping (book of the month)'a brooding and complex read that deserves to make a splash in its own rightbut jules is afraid' stylist'paula hawkins effortlessly follows the success of the girl on the train with this immersive noveland most of all she's afraid of the water, and the place they call the drowning poolthey say she jumped'paula hawkins does it again! into the water is a moody and chilling thriller that will have you madly turning the pagesjules didn't pick up the phone, ignoring her plea for helpin the last days before her death, nel called her sistera brilliantly plotted and fast-paced juggernaut of a read that hurtles to a heart-stopping conclusiontold from multiple points of view, this is clever and twisty fiction with a ghostly edge' clare mackintosh, bestselling author of i let you gonot just a brilliant thriller but also a furious feminist howlof her long-buried memories, of the old mill house, of knowing that nel would never have jumped' red see oxfam website for delivery information read morewith the same propulsive writing and acute understanding of human instincts that captivated millions of readers around the world in her explosive debut thriller, the girl on the train, paula hawkins delivers an urgent, satisfying read that hinges on the stories we tell about our pasts and their power to destroy the lives we live nowoxfam bookshop knutsford 'wondering if into the water could be as good as the girl on the train? it's bettera gripping, compulsive read!' shari lapena, bestselling author of the couple next door'fans of paula hawkins' the girl on the train rejoice: her second novel into the water is even betterand jules has been dragged back to the one place she hoped she had escaped for good, to care for the teenage girl her sister left behind
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham discover the gorgeous new summertime must-read from sunday times bestseller veronica henry - a holiday for the heart and soul!---------------------------------escape to everdene sands, where the sun is shining - but is the tide about to turn?robyn and jake are planning their dream wedding at the family beach hut in devonvibrant and sparkling - lovereading'we read this brilliant book in one sitting' bella'another poignant, touching and feel-good book about family life from the much loved author' women's weekly'the perfect feel-good summer read' fabulous, the sun'veronica henry is brilliant at writing about family relationships and she's on top form hereher descriptions of seaside life will make you yearn to move to the coast, while the intertwining story of robyn's birth mother will bring a tear to your eye' s mag, sunday express'gloriously summery' best'the beach hut series is a slice of pure sunshine' good housekeeping'lashings of romancea lovely read' the lady'a breezy, sunny tale that will whisk you away to a happy place' sunday mirror'veronica henry's descriptions of life by the sea will make you yearn to move to the coast, while the story behind robyn's adoption will bring a tear to your eye' sunday express---------------------------------and other readers adore veronica's irresistibly uplifting bestselling books too:'amazingly heartwarming, full of families, friends and romance''packed full of wit and charm''i loved all the rich and vibrant characters''buy it, read it, you'll love it''one of those stories you hope will never end!' see oxfam website for delivery information read morea picnic by the turquoise waves, endless sparkling rosé and dancing barefoot on the golden sandwill opening it reveal the truth about her history - and break the hearts of the people she loves most?as the big day arrives, can everyone let go of the past and step into a bright new future?---------------------------------your favourite authors love to escape with veronica henry's feel-good stories!'as uplifting as summer sunshine' - sarah morgan'a delicious treat of a book' - milly johnson'an utter delight' - jill mansell'truly blissful escapism' - lucy diamond'a heartwarming story combined with veronica's sublime writing' - cathy bramley---------------------------------praise for a wedding at the beach hut!'escape to a world where it's ok to dance barefoot on the sand - the latest feel-good instalment in the beach hut series' heat'wonderful' daily mailveronica henry really does excel in creating hugely entertaining, captivating and uplifting readsbut robyn is more unsettled than excitedshe can't stop thinking about the box she was given on her eighteenth birthday, and the secrets it contains
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An ideal gift sunday times bestseller from the author of the phenomenal multi-million copy bestseller the things you can see only when you slow down "hearing the words 'be good to yourself first, then to others' was like being struck by lightningit makes a world of difference" marc and angel chernoff, new york times bestselling authors of getting back to happy see oxfam website for delivery information read more in love for imperfect things, haemin sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things-including your very own self" susan cain, new york times bestselling author of quiet "heartwarming, calming and simplebut also filled with wisdom and powerful truths that will teach us to love ourselves first in order to transform our relationships with our loved ones" hector garcia, author of ikigai - the japanese secret to a long and happy life "a wonderful book to accompany the things you can seein this beautiful follow-up to his international bestseller the things you can see only when you slow down, buddhist monk haemin sunim turns his trademark wisdom and kindness to self-care, arguing that only by accepting yourself - and the flaws which make you who you are - can you have compassionate and fulfilling relationships with your partner, family and friendsi highly recommend this book" christiane northrup, md, number 1 new york times bestselling author of women's bodies, women's wisdom "you can be the most amazing human being in the world and everyone sees rays of light, love, and genius when they look at you, but if you yourself don't know it, all of that external admiration doesn't matter one bitit teaches us that compassion is at the heart of healingbut what if being yourself is enough? just as we are advised on airplanes to take our own oxygen first before helping others, we must first be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world around ushaemin sunim teaches you ways to love yourself first, instead of loving the idea of other people loving youothers react by working harder at work, at school or at home, hoping that this will make ourselves and the people we love happierbut there is only one you in the worldoxfam bookshop brighton brand newpage by page, he shows you how to reclaim your freedom and your life" professor mark williams, author of the bestselling mindfulness  "a real treasure" "haemin writes beautifully and simplythese vital life lessons resonate deeply and easily" miranda hart "the world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom"even products labelled 'limited edition' are made on a production line with hundreds that are exactly the samestarting with ourselves" many of us respond to the pressures of life by turning inwards and ignoring problems, sometimes resulting in anxiety or depression
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Oxfam original liverpool the sunday times bestseller a times and sunday times book of the year 'douglas murray fights the good fight for freedom of speechpeterson in his devastating new book the madness of crowds, douglas murray examines the twenty-first century's most divisive issues: sexuality, gender, technology and racehe reveals the astonishing new culture wars playing out in our workplaces, universities, schools and homes in the names of social justice, identity politics and 'intersectionality'a truthful look at today's most divisive issues' - jordan breaders of all political persuasions cannot afford to ignore murray's masterfully argued and fiercely provocative book, in which he seeks to inject some sense into the discussion around this generation's most complicated issuessee oxfam website for delivery information read morein their place have emerged a crusading desire to right perceived wrongs and a weaponization of identity, both accelerated by the new forms of social and news mediawe are living through a postmodern era in which the grand narratives of religion and political ideology have collapsednarrow sets of interests now dominate the agenda as society becomes more and more tribal - and, as murray shows, the casualties are mountinghe ends with an impassioned call for free speech, shared common values and sanity in an age of mass hysteria
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham the sunday times top 10 bestsellerthe british book awards book of the year'this is a novel of the unsaid, the implied, the barely grasped or understood, crammed with dark holes and blurry spaces that your imagination feels compelled to fill' observer'a masterful excursion into terror' the sunday times see oxfam website for delivery information read morebut then the child's body is foundwinner of the costa first novel awardand they cannot resist the causeway revealed with every turn of the treacherous tide, the old house they glimpse at its enda brilliantly unsettling and atmospheric debut full of unnerving horror - 'the loney is not just good, it's greatin the long hours of waiting, the boys are left alonemany years on, hanny is a grown man no longer in need of his brother's careone mute, the other his lifelong protectorand the loney always gives up its secrets, in the endit's an amazing piece of fiction' stephen kingtwo brothersyear after year, their family visits the same sacred shrine on a desolate strip of coastline known as the loney, in desperate hope of a cure
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Oxfam bookshop brigg the perfect christmas treat: cosy up with a cuppa and this gorgeous novel from sunday times bestseller, katie flynnpraise for katie flynn'one of the country's most popular storytellers' scottish daily record'a poignant war-time romance' daily express'a heartwarming story of love and loss' woman's weekly'one of the best liverpool writers' liverpool echo'if you pick up a katie flynn book it's going to be a wrench to put it down again' holyhead and anglesey mail see oxfam website for delivery information read morebut the war rages on and demands on the home front take lizzy's life in a host of unexpected directions, and hopes of finding her mother gradually start to fadeliverpool, : sixteen-year-old lizzy atherton is forced to flee her violent step-father in the middle of the night, and finds herself stranded on a station platform completely alonedesperate to know what has become of her beloved mother, who she had no choice but to leave behind, lizzy returns the next day only to find her home deserteddevastated, lizzy joins forces with her old school friend dolly and clara, an escaped evacuee, and vows to find her mother whatever it takesif lizzy can muster the strength to keep searching, she might just get her christmas wish after all
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From the author of the sunday times top ten bestseller, sunday times crime book of the year and cwa gold dagger winner, the drythe hike through the rugged landscape is meant to take the office colleagues out of their air-conditioned comfort zone and teach resilience and team buildingat least that is what the corporate retreat website advertisesfar from the hike encouraging teamwork, the women tell falk a tale of suspicion, violence and disintegrating trustfive women reluctantly pick up their backpacks and start walking along the muddy trackis alice here? did she make it? is she safe? in the chaos, in the night, it was impossible to say which of the four had asked after alice's welfarefederal police agent aaron falk has a particularly keen interest in the whereabouts of the missing bushwalkeronly four come out the other sidesee oxfam website for delivery information read moreabout the company she worked for and the people she worked withand as he delves into the disappearance, it seems some dangers may run far deeper than anyone knewlater, when everything got worse, each would insist it had been themalice russell is the whistleblower in his latest case - and alice knew secretsoxfam bookshop royal exchange square jane harper's new novel, the survivors, now available for pre-order
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Oxfam bookshop hertford the gripping sunday times bestseller that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page'bravo! how to disappear is undoubtedly her best yetranks among the best psychological-suspense thrillers of recent years' aa compulsive read with a jaw-dropping twist, i read it in a day' rosamund lupton 'an intricate and spellbinding exploration of the devastating ripples that spread from a terrible crime' holly seddon 'i read how to disappear with my heart in my mouth' lia louis'chilling' mariella frostrup, times radio see oxfam website for delivery information read morethe only choice is to disappearthere will be no goodbyesthey can never assume someone isn't watching, waitingone mistake - a text, an instagram like - could bring their old lives crashing into the newgripping and emotional - a cracking read' clare mackintosh 'a relentless drumroll of suspensethe rules are strict for a reasonthey are being huntedas lauren will learn, disappearing is easystaying hidden is harder  'totally addictive, with twists that repeatedly pulled the rug from under my feet' erin kelly 'tense and unpredictablei couldn't put it down' claire douglas 'if jodi picoult wrote psychological thrillers, they would look like thisbut speaking up comes with a price, and when zara's identity is revealed online, it puts a target on her backtheir pasts will be rewrittennew names, new home, new livesfinn you can run, you can hide, but can you disappear for good?lauren's daughter zara witnessed a terrible crimeto keep zara safe, lauren will give up everything and everyone she loves, even her husband
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham ***the sunday times bestseller***'tommy's book is a stark but funny and heartwarming snapshot of one year growing up in crippling poverty in an irish traveller family ruled by an abusive, alcoholic father and a drunken, neglectful motheralongside his siblings he begs or steals a few pennies to bring home to his parents to avoid a beating, while looking for something to eat and a little adventure along the wayit will stay with me forever''a must-read''a wonderfully atmospheric and emotive story''so sad and still hilariously funny'real reader reviews from goodreadsduring this single year before his family implodes and his world changes forever, young tommy almost falls foul of the school welfare officers, the nuns, the police, and myra hindley and ian bradyreaders love : a slice of bread and jam:'a beautiful book, humbling, sad and funny all at the same timetommy lives at the heart of a large irish family in derelict hulme, ruled by an abusive and alcoholic father and a drunk, negligent motherdeeply flawed they may be, but amongst the violence, grinding poverty and distinct lack of hygiene and morality lies a strong sense of loyalty and, above all, a spirit of survivaltommy's story continues with boy number 26 - also available nowhe moves us through his daily struggle with poverty and neglect in s manchester like it's the most natural thing in the worldwith an unlikely sense of fun and a huge dose of good humour, tommy introduces us to his foul-mouthed and chaotic family members' daily mirroramid the derelict terraced houses of manchester's hulme, one boy experiences adventures, abuse, crippling poverty and an encounter with the moors murdererscom see oxfam website for delivery information read morea raw and often funny snapshot of 7-year-old tommy's brutal young life
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Oxfam bookshop hertford the sunday times bestseller'part whodunnit, part coming of age, this is a gripping debut about the secrets behind every door' rachel joyce'a very special book' nathan filer'an utter delight' sarah winman'a delight' paula hawkins'a treasure chest of a novel' julie cohen'one of the standout novels of the year' hannah beckerman'i didn't want the book to end' carys bray'an excellent debut' james hannah'grace and tilly are my new heroes' kate hamer'a wonderful debut' jill mansell'a modern classic in the making' sarah hilary'a stunning debut' katie fforde'phenomenal' miranda dickinsonenglandmrs creasy is missing and the avenue is alive with whisperssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreand as the cul-de-sac starts giving up its secrets, the amateur detectives will find much more than they imaginedas the summer shimmers endlessly on, ten-year-olds grace and tilly decide to take matters into their own hands
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1 sunday times bestseller “jeremy clarkson has seen rather more of the world than most“the world according to clarkson” by jeremy clarkson paperback book over copies sold the noand as a result, he’s got one or two things to tell us about how it all works – and being jeremy clarkson he’s not about to voice them quietly, humbly and without great dollops of humour” paperback book in good condition nhe has, as they say, been around a biti have other jeremy clarkson books for sale (see photographs) –please browse more of my listings & contact me for further details
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham the sunday times bestseller following the inspiring story of life as a shepherdess, by the star of channel 5's our yorkshire farmfull of amusing anecdotes and unforgettable characters, the book takes us from fitting in with the locals to fitting in motherhood, from the demands of the livestock to the demands of raising a large family in such a rural backwaterin the yorkshire shepherdess she describes how the rebellious girl from huddersfield, who always wanted to be a shepherdess, achieved her dreamsit's a challenging life but one she lovessee oxfam website for delivery information read moreamanda also evokes the peace of winter, when they can be cut off by snow without electricity or running water, the happiness of spring and the lambing season, and the backbreaking tasks of summertime - haymaking and sheepshearing - inspiring us all to look at the countryside and those who work there with new appreciationshe is a farmer's wife and shepherdess, living alongside her husband clive and seven children at ravenseat, a acre sheep hill farm at the head of swaledale in north yorkshireamanda owen has been seen by millions on itv's the dales and channel 5's our yorkshire farm, living a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, a life ruled by the seasons and her animals
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham the sunday times bestsellershortlisted for the samuel johnson prizethe original bestseller from the beloved author of underland, landmarks and the lost words - robert macfarlane travels britain's ancient paths and discovers the secrets of our beautiful, underappreciated landscape'the old ways confirms macfarlane's reputation as one of the most eloquent and observant of contemporary writers about nature' scotland on sundayfollowing the tracks, holloways, drove-roads and sea paths that form part of a vast ancient network of routes criss-crossing the british isles and beyond, robert macfarlane discovers a lost world - a landscape of the feet and the mind, of pilgrimage and ritual, of stories and ghosts; above all of the places and journeys which inspire and inhabit our imaginationsit sets the imagination tingling, laying an irresistible trail for readers to follow' sunday times'read this and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again' metro'he has a rare physical intelligence and affords total immersion in place, elements and the passage of time: wonderful' antony gormley see oxfam website for delivery information read more
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Oxfam bookshop cheltenham the sunday times and new york times bestsellerprofoundly disquieting' guardian'dark as hell and totally engrossing' daily mail'fans of gone girl will love it' sunday mirror see oxfam website for delivery information read moreas the novel advances into treacherous territory, harrison's elegant, incisive prose gets dirtier, more dangerous' observer fans of into the water and the couple next door will love the silent wifeshocking and compelling in equal measure, the silent wife is a chilling portrayal of two people in turmoil and the lengths they will go to in order to protect themselvestodd and jodie have been together for more than twenty yearsbut she also likes to settle scores'the slow, murderous disintegration of a marriage is all too believableit's only now she will discover just how much she's truly capable ofwhen it becomes clear their affluent chicago lifestyle could disintegrate at any moment, jodie knows everything is at stakethey are both aware their world is in crisis, though neither is willing to admit ittodd is living a dual existence, while jodie is living in denial'one of those books you hate to put downhaving nothing left to lose changes everything
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Oxfam shop dumfries *the sunday times bestseller - as seen on the one show*it will make you laugh and it will make you cry: felix the railway cat is the extraordinary tale of a close-knit community and its amazing bond with a very special catroyalties from the sale of this book will be donated to prostate cancer uk (registered charity , sc)'the global sensation' daily telegraph when felix arrived at yorkshire's huddersfield train station as an eight-week-old kitten, no one knew just how important this little ball of fluff would becomefelix changes lives in surprising waysbut a chance friendship with a commuter that she waits for her on the platform every morning finally gives felix the recognition she deserves, catapulting her to international stardomalthough she has a vital job to do as 'senior pest controller', felix is much more than just an employee of transpennine expresssee oxfam website for delivery information read moreshe is always ready to leap into action and save the day: from bringing a boy with autism out of his shell to providing comfort to a runaway child shivering on the platform one nightso when tragedy hits the team at huddersfield, it is only felix who can pull them back together
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The sunday times bestseller this is a book about a brother and sistermore than anything, it's a book about love in all its formsit's a book about childhood and growing up, friendships and families, triumph and tragedy and everything in betweensee oxfam website for delivery information read moreoxfam bookshop hertford sarah winman's bestselling, critically-acclaimed debut novel when god was a rabbit continues to captivate and enchant readers
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Oxfam shop kingsthorpe the gripping new psychological thriller from the sunday times bestseller'absolutely unputdownable' erin kelly, bestselling author of he said/she saidher best yet!' lucy clarke'suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending' claire douglas 'haunting, compelling, and all too possibly true' jane corry'heart-pounding, emotionally enriching, thrilling' holly seddon'the characters are as compelling and complex as the actionhe wants to talk, to defend himself against each piece of evidence from his trialit's a brilliant psychological thriller' amy lloyd'flawless plotting and gripping from the first page to the last' jill mansell see oxfam website for delivery information read moreit's the day izzy's father will be released from jailbut should she give him the benefit of the doubt? or is her father guilty as charged, and luring her into a trap? 'this sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characters you really care about' sun'both grips and thrillsshe has every reason to feel conflicted - he's the man who gave her a childhood filled with happy memoriesbut he has also just served seventeen years for the murder of her mothernow, izzy's father sends her a letter
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Oxfam shop pershore discover the captivating sunday times bestseller from the bestselling author of you'll never see me again, lesley pearseis there a murderer across the street?* * * * * - heat'must read' saturday express'heart-warming and evocative, a real delight to read' sun'a narrative that gallops along, this is quintessential pearse that will delight her army of readers' daily mail'glorious, heartwarming' woman & home'evocative, compelling, told from the heart' sunday express'gripping' hello see oxfam website for delivery information read morewho are the mysterious women that keep coming and going in the strange black car?then one night, gloria's house burns to the groundbut that means risking her own lifedetermined to prove his innocence, katy sets out to uncover the truth about the mysterious house across the street and find the real murderertwenty-three-year-old katy speed is fascinated by glamorous gloria and the goings-on at her house over the roadand katy's horror turns to disbelief when her own father is arrested and charged with murderbodies are found in the wreckage
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