Simon Lewis
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"A remarkable exploration of the science, history, and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned experts. Meteorites, mega-volcanoes, and plate tectonics--the old forces of nature--have transformed Earth for millions of years. They are now joined by a new geological force--humans. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our...
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"When I was thirty-five, my wife and I were both reported dead by the first paramedics to arrive at the scene of a seventy-five-mile-an-hour hit-and-run. My wife Marcy died instantly that day. With brain damage from a massive stroke and my body broken, I wasn't expected to survive either."
So begins Rise and Shine, the dramatic story of Simon Lewis and his remarkable recovery from a horrific car accident. Told through the eyes of someone who has...
4) Jet trash
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"Two friends cross a London gangster forcing them to flee England. Lee and Sol are hiding out on a beach in Southern India living a slacker life of sex, drugs and parties. Trouble comes to paradise when Vix, a beautiful girl from Lee's past, turns up. Things get worse when the gang find themselves up against crooked cops, local hoodlums, gangsters, and their past. How far do you have to go to get away?"--Container.
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The series begins a year after the dramatic events that saw Moray declare his love for Denise and lose The Paradise after breaking off his engagement to Katherine. The spurned Katherine has since married Tom Weston with a troubled history. Although she seems to be starting her life anew, her passion for Moray threatens to draw her back into a love triangle, competing with Denise. Moray and Denise, still at the forefront of fashion and innovation,...
11) Sharpe's enemy
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Sharpe's volume 4
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Richard Sharpe must do battle with a gang of deserters who have taken hostages.
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Paradise volume 7
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A serialised ghost story is taking the city by storm and when Susy's staff photograph reveals more than she is expecting she's certain The Paradise is haunted. Moray finds he is unable to tell Denise the truth about him and Katherine but Denise's suspicions are confirmed in a more heart breaking way.
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Paradise volume 8
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Clémence arrives back in town bringing her problems to an already troubled Paradise. Tom flaunts his reconciliation with Clémence in front of a desolate Katherine. Distressed, she is rescued by Jonas at her darkest hour. As Katherine confides in Jonas, her words confirm his suspicions of Tom's dark past. Katherine learns some unexpected news that reignites her fight and purpose.
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Paradise volume 4
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Denise is met with tough decisions, and finding Moray more and more distant she realises it can be lonely at the top. A shock arrival forces Susy to tackle demons from her past and she struggles to keep a lid on things. In an effort to exert his ownership, Tom Weston begins plans to expand The Paradise, while Moray is on a path of deception which could endanger everything he holds dear.
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Paradise volume 6
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Lucille confesses to Clara she doubts her feelings for Ballentine, but soon regrets her comments and attempts to buy Clara's silence. Tom's behaviour is disturbingly spiteful and a frightened Katherine confides in Moray. Unbeknownst to them Tom has been watching their intimacy grow. Tom and Katherine attempt a truce but the good intention unravels leaving devastation in its wake.
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Paradise volume 2
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Moray welcomes his friend from Paris, Clémence Romanis, and their intimacy instantly sparks jealousy in Denise. Clémence has come to sell her fireworks - however, the deal is overshadowed when a cart carrying the half-dead Jonas Franks arrives in the street. As Clémence challenges the limitations of the female sex, Denise's jealousy turns to respect, but for others she becomes a threat.
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Paradise volume 5
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Tom Weston is furious to see that Moray has set up a display of pocket watches which might steal attention away from his new Food Hall department and asks Denise to spend time in other departments to make improvements. Moray is riled to learn Tom has been favouring Denise, fearing she is being used as a pawn.
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Paradise volume 3
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Spirits are high in anticipation for the annual staff outing but Tom must deliver unhappy news. Applications for a sought-after job flood in and Denise's excitement is punctured when Moray asks her not to apply. Katherine gives Flora a beautiful doll, but her naïve enjoyment of it irritates Tom and he begins to question whether her unstructured days are rendering her ignorant, so he takes action.
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Paradise volume 1
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A year later and The Paradise is struggling without its charismatic owner, Moray. Now he is back and reunited with Denise, but their joy is fleeting, as the arrival of Katherine and her new husband shocks everybody. Moray controversially closes the shop for a day, hoping to create a fever to boost business but when the grand opening is threatened by sabotage, uncomfortable discoveries are made.