NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A gripping story of man pitted against nature’s most fearsome and efficient predator. This "travelogue about tiger poaching in Russia’s far east opens up a new genre ... [the] conservation thriller" (Nature).Outside a remote village in Russia’s Far East a man-eating tiger is on the prowl. The tiger isn’t just killing people, it’s murdering them, almost as if it has a vendetta. A team of trackers is dispatched to hunt down the tiger be...

**PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • A NEW YORK TIMES TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR • FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN NONFICTION • FINALIST FOR THE PEN/GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION • A stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind from the award-winning, best-selling author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce • Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-FictionA BEST BOOK OF...

Journey to the reign of Edward II, where murder was part of the tapestry of life...The first in Paul Doherty's series featuring Mathilde of Westminster is played out against the glorious, violent and decadent court of Edward II where ghosts throng, and old sins and innocent blood cry to heaven for vengeance. Perfect for fans of Susanna Gregory and Michael Jecks.By 1322, Mathilde of Westminster was considered the finest physician in London. ...

This "extraordinary" novel of one man's border crossing reveals "a human history of sorrow and suffering, all of it beginning with the thirst to be free" (NPR).Héctor is trapped. The water truck, sealed to hide its human cargo, has broken down. The coyotes have taken all the passengers' money for a mechanic and have not returned.Héctor finds a name in his friend César's phone: AnniMac. A name with an American number. He must reach her, both for rescue and t...

Who can uncover the elusive identity of the Poison Maiden?**The Poison Maiden is Paul Doherty's second compulsive novel set during the turbulent reign of Edward II, featuring Mathilde of Westminster.**Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters and Robin Hobb.It's 1308 and England hovers on the brink of civil war. Edward II, his wife Isabella and the royal favourite Peter Gaveston, Earl of Cornwall, have been forced to retreat to the King's f...

East Africa comprises a range of habitats that provide living space for more than 360 diverse species of mammal. These vary in size from the massive elephant to the tiniest bats, shrews and mice.This compact guide covers all of the common and some of the less common mammal species of the region. For each species it offers:• key identification features, behaviour, diet, breeding biology, occurrence and size• clear, full-colour photographs• track illustrations...

Intimate access to the mind of Francis Fukuyama and his reflections on world politics, his life and career, and the evolution of his thoughtIn his 1992 best-selling book The End of History and the Last Man, American political scientist Francis Fukuyama argued that the dominance of liberal democracy marked the end of humanity’s political and ideological development. Thirty years later, with populism on the rise and the number of liberal democracies decreasi...

Morgan Rice, auteure d'une nouvelle série de fantasy époustouflante, idéale pour les amateurs de Sarah J. Maas, Brandon Sanderson et Jennifer L. Armentrout.Après le succès retentissant de "La Quête des Héros" (plus de 5 000 avis 5 étoiles), l'auteure à succès Morgan Rice, classée au palmarès USA Today, nous offre une nouvelle saga de fantasy épique tant attendue.La série "L'ÉPÉE DES MORTS" réinvente audacieusement le mythe de Perséphone, nous plongeant dans un univers de fa...

In this book, Mathilde Scholtes describes her personal experiences of cultural differences while living in Brazil. This collection of surprises, misunderstandings, and sometimes hilarious stories reflects that it is almost impossible for a foreigner to grasp the Brazilian spirit. It takes place between 2009 and 2016 against the backdrop of the rise and fall of the Brazilian economy.As a child, Mathilde was already fascinated by discovering the world. Her career decisions were drive...

At a time when people are living into their tenth decade, the longest longitudinal study of human development ever undertaken offers welcome news for old age: our lives evolve in our later years and often become more fulfilling. Among the surprising findings: people who do well in old age did not necessarily do so well in midlife, and vice versa.

"An outstanding contribution to the study of aging" from a psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School ( Publishers Weekly).In an unprecedented series of studies, Harvard Medical School has followed 824 subjects—men and women, some rich, some poor—from their teens to old age. Harvard's George Vaillant now uses these studies—the most complete ever done anywhere in the world—and the subjects' individual histories to illustrate the factors involved in...

This book is designed to empower women with Islamic values.Coming at a time when the publishing industry in general is successfully selling books that promote strong female voices, we hope this becomes the main option for Muslims.Includes a foreword by Myriam Francois, a British Muslim journalist, with a reputation for her feminist positions.Written as a guide for new Muslim women, it is appropriate for both Muslim converts and those seeking a simpl...