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The Glutton
A. K. Blakemore
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R262
Discovery Miles 2 620
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Sister Perpetue is not to move. She is not to fall asleep. She is
to sit, keeping guard over the patient's room. She has heard the
stories of his hunger, which defy belief: that he has eaten all
manner of creatures and objects. A child even, if the rumours are
to be believed. But it is hard to believe that this slender, frail
man is the one they once called The Great Tarare, The Glutton of
Lyon. Before, he was just Tarare. Well-meaning and hopelessly
curious, born into a world of brawling and sweet cider, to a
bereaved mother and a life of slender means. The 18th Century is
drawing to a close, unrest grips the heart of France and life in
the village is soon shaken. When a sudden act of violence sees
Tarare cast out and left for dead, his ferocious appetite is
ignited, and it's not long before his extraordinary abilities to
eat make him a marvel throughout the land. Following Tarare as he
travels from the South of France to Paris and beyond, through the
heart of the Revolution, The Glutton is an electric, heart-stopping
journey into a world of tumult, upheaval and depravity, wherein the
hunger of one peasant is matched only by the insatiable demands of
the people of France.
The fifth and final novel in the Five Crowns of Okrith series.
Can Carys have it all? Can she balance the competition of the trials,
to win the Eastern Court crown, and the chance at love … with her hated
nemesis.
Carys Hilgaard has grown tremendously through her years; no longer is
she the vapid, prejudicial fae who drowned herself in wine. At least,
she wants to believe that’s true.
So, when the time comes for the Eastern Court trials to commence, her
mind is set on one objective: win the crown and become the people’s
queen.
But the gods have different plans. Lord Ersan Almah, her ex-boyfriend
and fated mate, has entered the competition, vying for the kingdom
himself―and hoping it’s enough to cure his heart after losing Carys.
When incandescent hearts rekindle for a second chance at destined love,
Carys must learn to let her lingering past go in order to protect her
kingdom, the people she cares for, and fight for hope … if not,
everything could collapse into ashes.
The crown is calling Carys’ name, but can her head bear the weight when
passion sets her heart racing?
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The Glutton
A. K. Blakemore
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R383
Discovery Miles 3 830
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Sister Perpetue is not to move. She is not to fall asleep. She is
to sit, keeping guard over the patient's room. She has heard the
stories of his hunger, which defy belief: that he has eaten all
manner of creatures and objects. A child even, if the rumours are
to be believed. But it is hard to believe that this slender, frail
man is the one they once called The Great Tarare, The Glutton of
Lyon. Before, he was just Tarare. Well-meaning and hopelessly
curious, born into a world of brawling and sweet cider, to a
bereaved mother and a life of slender means. The 18th Century is
drawing to a close, unrest grips the heart of France and life in
the village is soon shaken. When a sudden act of violence sees
Tarare cast out and left for dead, his ferocious appetite is
ignited, and it's not long before his extraordinary abilities to
eat make him a marvel throughout the land.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Engineered Biomaterials: Progress and Prospects presents
state-of-the-art developments in the area of biomaterials research
exemplified by experts in the fields of tissue engineering, wound
healing, bio-diagnostics, novel therapeutics and advanced drug
delivery systems.It provides a comprehensive account of
preparation, characterisation, properties, processing, biological
and clinical evaluation of a large variety of materials for
specific biomedical applications. Basic concepts related to wound
healing, tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, and the
principal role played by macro, micro and nano scaled structures in
biomaterials are presented in a clear manner. Developments in the
area of conventional and advanced wound care strategies, materials
for periodontal therapeutics, in-situ gelling tissue adhesives,
biodegradable composites etc are illustrated in a lucid manner.
Advanced processing techniques explored for the fabrication of
micro-needles for vaccine delivery, 3D printing of personalized
pharmaceuticals, bio-resorbable coatings, metallosurfactants and
surface engineering of nanosystems are depicted in a
straightforward and reasonable way.This book also discusses various
advanced therapeutic and diagnostic systems such as magnetic
nanoparticle based hyperthermia and their surface functionalization
techniques. Lipid-based nano delivery systems for psoriasis,
irritable bowel syndrome and pain management, polyrotaxane
polymers, wearable devices for sensing etc are also depicted in
this book. The contents are designed in a manner that will be
highly suited for academic researchers, clinicians and
industrialists who wish to explore in the versatile field of
biomaterials as it contains a wealth of valuable information that
will be equally useful to both beginners as well as established
researchers.
This new book introduces a range of advanced topics in physics and
magnetic materials science, covering basic physical concepts,
experimental methods, and applications. Focusing on
state-of-the-art magnetic materials, the volume discusses advanced
treatment of materials that can hold a magnetic field and describes
recent research developments in magnetic materials, including new
developments in fabrication, characterization, applications, and
more. It includes several novel case studies that illustrate the
large diversity of technical applications and that demonstrate the
benefits of the different processing methods for the development of
magnetic materials and their properties with optimized
applications.
A gritty and thrilling anthology of 28 new short stories in tribute
to pulp noir master, Cornell Woolrich, author of 'Rear Window' that
inspired Alfred Hitchock's classic film. Featuring Neil Gaiman, Kim
Newman, James Sallis, A.K. Benedict, USA Today-bestseller Samantha
Lee Howe, Joe R. Lansdale and many more. An anthology of exclusive
new short stories in tribute to the master of pulp era crime
writing, Cornell Woolrich. Woolrich, also published as William
Irish and George Hopley, stands with Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley
Gardner and Dashiell Hammett as a legend in the genre. He is a
hugely influential figure for crime writers, and is also remembered
through the 50+ films made from his novels and stories, including
Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, The Bride Wore Black, I Married a
Dead Man, Phantom Lady, Truffaut's La Sirene du Mississippi, and
Black Alibi. Collected and edited by one of the most experienced
editors in the field, Maxim Jakubowski, features original work
from: Neil Gaiman Joel Lane Joe R. Lansdale Vaseem Khan Brandon
Barrows Tara Moss Kim Newman Nick Mamatas Mason Cross Martin
Edwards Donna Moore James Grady Lavie Tidhar Barry N. Malzberg
James Sallis A.K. Benedict Warren Moore Max Decharne Paul Di
Filippo M.W. Craven Charles Ardai Susi Holliday Bill Pronzini
Kristine Kathryn Rusch Maxim Jakubowski Joseph S. Walker Samantha
Lee Howe O'Neil De Noux David Quantick Ana Teresa Pereira William
Boyle
In this challenging book, the authors demonstrate that economists
tend to misunderstand capital. Frank Knight was an exception, as he
argued that because all resources are more or less durable and have
uncertain future uses they can consequently be classed as capital.
Thus, capital rather than labor is the real source of creativity,
innovation, and accumulation. But capital is also a phenomenon in
time and in space. Offering a new and path-breaking theory, they
show how durable capital with large spatial domains -
infrastructural capital such as institutions, public knowledge, and
networks - can help explain the long-term development of cities and
nations. This is a crucial book for spatial and institutional
economists and anyone working outside the neoclassical mainstream.
Academics and students of economic history, urban and regional
planning, and economic sociology will also find it an illuminating
and accessible exploration of time, space and capital
With the publication of The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard
Florida in 2002, the 'creative city' became the new hot topic among
urban policy makers, planners and economists. Florida has developed
one of three path-breaking theories about the relationship between
creative individuals and urban environments. The economist Ake E.
Andersson and the psychologist Dean Simonton are the other members
of this 'creative troika'. In the Handbook of Creative Cities,
Florida, Andersson and Simonton appear in the same volume for the
first time. The expert contributors in this timely Handbook extend
their insights with a varied set of theoretical and empirical
tools. The diversity of the contributions reflect the
multidisciplinary nature of creative city theorizing, which
encompasses urban economics, economic geography, social psychology,
urban sociology, and urban planning. The stated policy implications
are equally diverse, ranging from libertarian to social democratic
visions of our shared creative and urban future. Being truly
international in its scope, this major Handbook will be
particularly useful for policy makers that are involved in urban
development, academics in urban economics, economic geography,
urban sociology, social psychology, and urban planning, as well as
graduate and advanced undergraduate students across the social
sciences and in business.
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