Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Toymakers by Robert Dinsdale, read by Ruby Bentall.

Do you remember when you believed in magic?

It is 1917, and while war wages across Europe, in the heart of London, there is a place of hope and enchantment.

The Emporium sells toys that capture the imagination of children and adults alike: patchwork dogs that seem alive, toy boxes that are bigger on the inside, soldiers that can fight battles of their own. Into this family business comes young Cathy Wray, running away from a shameful past. The Emporium takes her in, makes her one of its own.

But Cathy is about to discover that the Emporium has secrets of its own….

A dark, enchanting, spectacularly imaginative novel perfect for fans of Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist and Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus.

Written by: Robert Dinsdale
Read by: Ruby Bentall
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

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Written by: Roland Allen
Read by: Mark Elstob
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 64 Kbps

The first history of the notebook, a simple invention that changed the way the world thinks.

We see notebooks everywhere we go. But where did this simple invention come from? How did they revolutionise our lives, and why are they such powerful tools for creativity? And how can using a notebook help you change the way you think?

In this wide-ranging story, Roland Allen reveals all the answers. Ranging from the bustling markets of medieval Florence to the quiet studies of our greatest thinkers, he follows a trail of dazzling ideas, revealing how the notebook became our most dependable and versatile tool for creative thinking. He tells the notebook stories of artists like Leonardo and Frida Kahlo, scientists from Isaac Newton to Marie Curie, and writers from Chaucer to Henry James. We watch Darwin developing his theory of evolution in tiny pocketbooks, see Agatha Christie plotting a hundred murders in scrappy exercise books, and learn how Bruce Chatwin unwittingly inspired the creation of the Moleskine.

On the way we meet a host of cooks, kings, sailors, fishermen, musicians, engineers, politicians, adventurers and mathematicians, who all used their notebooks as a space for thinking and to shape the modern world.

In an age of AI and digital overload, the humble notebook is more relevant than ever.

Allen shows how bullet points can combat ADHD, journals can ease PTSD, and patient diaries soften the trauma of reawakening from coma. The everyday act of moving a pen across paper can have profound consequences, changing the way we think and making us more creative, more productive — and happier.

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When someone goes off the deep end…Sometimes what appears to be an accident, could be murder.Event planner, Penelope Wilks stays busy with parties, even throughout the Jersey shore’s often blustery winter. Her business, Parties on the Pier, manages to thrive, with holiday celebrations and other occasions keeping her on her toes.A tragic accident occurs during the peak of the holiday party season, and Penelope just can’t shake the idea the something feels ‘off’ about the whole set of circumstances. Her inquisitive nature takes over, and she digs deeper, finding an astonishing maze of intrigue and sabotage.Will the curious, and determined, amateur sleuth be able to hunt down a killer? What peril will she encounter while on her quest for answers?Find out in this exciting new Culinary Cozy Mystery!

Author: Allyssa Mirry [Mirry, Allyssa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: N19
Publisher: Summer Prescott Books
Published: 2021-01-20T05:00:00+00:00

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A breathtaking story of deep longing, swoon-worthy angst and unwavering love in this brother's best friend romance.

Amelia Campbell has been in love with her brother's best friend, Logan Davis, for as long as she can remember-but after a devastating night in Mexico three years ago, she resolves to finally forget about him. Now, after dumping her latest boyfriend for cheating on her, Amelia is thrown for a loop when Logan attends the annual family vacation in Breckenridge for Thanksgiving.

Things with Logan have been awkward-at-best for years, but Amelia is determined to take advantage of the opportunity to apologize for her past mistakes in an attempt to get their friendship back on track. She quickly finds out, though, that she may not be the only one still simmering with old, persistent feelings.

Will things be different this time? Or will deep fears from past trauma get in the way of their one real chance to get things right?

Author: Michaela Jean Taylor [Taylor, Michaela Jean]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Spruce Media, LLC
Published: 2023-04-03T16:00:00+00:00

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After losing his wife and infant son, Dallas Montana has been living a secluded life in a remote cabin away from, well… everything.

He never anticipated having guests.
More importantly, the cabin only has one bed.
But everything changes during the blizzard.
His entire world pivots when he meets her.

Leaving Martina Carver out in the cold goes against his protective nature. Even if it makes him face his deepest darkest fears.

But once the snow melts and realization sets in—that Marti comes as a package deal—loving her may not be worth the price it would take to conquer his demons.

Sometimes, though, it takes one broken person to fix another.

Author: Samantha Christy [Christy, Samantha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-09-20T00:00:00+00:00

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Noah...

I hate him. Always have. The way he looks through me, then pretends I don't exist...

There's something wrong with him. More wrong than the rest of my father's men... It's a good thing Killian Donovon doesn't think about me at all.

But when I'm on my knees, staring down the barrel of his gun, accused of a crime I did not commit, Killian is all that's left between me and a shallow grave.

He must have a weakness... and I've got five seconds to find it.

Killian...

Kill Noah King.

Those are my orders.

It's about time the boss's brat was put in his place. Too loud, too stupid, too... tempting, and when he betrays the family, I get to shut that sassy mouth forever.

A damn shame, because when he's on his knees with my gun between his lips, his pleading silence isn't the only thing that stops me pulling the trigger.

I've got five seconds to choose...

Five seconds that change both our lives forever.

Author: Ariana Nash [Nash, Ariana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Crazy Ace Publishing
Published: 2024-09-19T00:00:00+00:00

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I’ve spent my entire life being forgotten. My parents only parade me when it’ll suit them, showing me off as a prize.The only people who truly see me for me is my dad’s best friend and my stepsister. My life is split between living in the light and happiness, and the pain that comes when I lock my door at night.

My stepfather is a chameleon in how he can smile with love at Bronwyn, and then breaks into my room once my eyes are too heavy to stay open. I’ve tried to protect the people I love, but it’s just too hard.
Now, I’m homeless, alone, and think about Jack and Bronwyn every day. I wonder if they’ll forgive me for running, if they’ll be able to connect the dots to what was happening to me. I need to leave Detroit, give myself a clean break, but I need money to be able to do that.
When a man offers me the opportunity to change my life, I decide to take it. It’s just sex, and I’m already broken into a million pieces. I figure one more thing won’t matter, no matter who ends up being my buyer.

Little do I know that I’m going to eat my words and will be saved by my buyers.

If you enjoy books where the main female character bends but doesn’t break, despite the shattered pieces of her heart, this book is for you.

Author: Jenn Bullard [Bullard, Jenn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-09-13T00:00:00+00:00

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It started as a date with a diving instructor, but when PC Tamsyn Poldhu finds a body during a wreck dive off the Cornish coast, her work-life balance is in serious jeopardy.

Who is the mysterious diver with the Cyrillic tattoos, and why has nobody reported him missing? Is this an accident or evidence of crime, and why are fingers pointing towards the military naval air station a few miles away?

Tamsyn is still a student constable, so DI Robert Rego is brought down from Devon to take over the case. He’s missing his family in Manchester and gets seasick just looking at a boat.

But this crime is bigger than both of them, and the pressure isn’t just to solve the case … but to forget about it completely.

Author: Berrick Ford [Ford, Berrick]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781912015016
Publisher: Harvey Berrick Publishing

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Plot: The death of former premier league star Jlloyd Samuel leaves his wife questioning whether she knew her husband when shocking revelations of a double life emerge.

Genre: Documentary
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10 From 376 Users
Rotten Rating: N/A
Metacritic Rating: N/A
Directed by: Benedict Adams
Starring: N/A

Release Name: The.Footballer.His.Wife.And.The.Crash.2022.WEB.H264-RBB
Size: 559MB
Video: MP4 | 720×400 | 994 kb/s | 25.000 FPS
Audio: English | AAC | 162 kb/s
Runtime: 1 h 7 min

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Daily Star Hot TV is an entertainment magazine dedicated to TV shows, series, and celebrities. It offers the latest news on popular TV programs, interviews with actors, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of television. The magazine also includes reviews of new shows and viewing recommendations.

Daily Star Hot TV - 21 December 2024
English | 24 pages | True PDF | 10.8 MB

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