![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In their ensuing bestsellar, The Great Reckoning, published just weeks before the coup attempt against Gorbachev, they analyzed the pending collapse of the Soviet Union and foretold the civil war in Yugoslavia and other events that have proved to be among the most searing developments of the past few years.In The Sovereign Individual, Davidson and Rees-Mogg explore the greatest economic and political transition in centuries - the shift from an industrial to an information-based society. Their bold prediction of disaster on Wall Street in Blood in the Streets was borne out by Black Tuesday. The Sovereign Individual details strategies necessary for adapting financially to the next phase of Western civilization.Few observers of the late twentieth century have their fingers so presciently on the pulse of the global political and economic realignment ushering in the new millennium as do James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century. ![]()
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Skulduggery pleasant book 26/30/2023 ![]() ![]() Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant Hugely enjoyable - a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home.? With Baron Vengeous after the deadly armour of Lord Vile, and pretty much everyone out to kill Valkyrie, the daring detective duo face their biggest challenge yet. At least, that's what Valkyrie and Skulduggery think, until the notorious Baron Vengeous makes a bloody escape from prison, and dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. With Serpine dead, the world is safe once more. "Please forgive me," Skulduggery said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger. ![]() "Just do what you have to do." Valkyrie parted her tunic, and Skulduggery pointed the gun at the vest beneath. "Yes." He hesitated, then took his gun from his jacket. ![]() Just when you think you've saved the world. Print Playing With Fire (#2 Skulduggery Pleasant) ![]() ![]() Jones crafts the main character, Sawyer, with messy precision. It’s also about a young man losing his tether on reality. This isn’t just a story about a mannequin that comes to life and starts killing people. The trap has sprung, the knife has cut, and the blood is flowing. By that point, however, it’s much too late. The further you get into the story, the more you realize those little moments earlier on that felt off or odd or jarring were actually big clues as to what is about to happen. The book begins innocently enough – with a teenage prank – but quickly spirals into bloody chaos. While the latter is much shorter than the former, it’s just as creepy and chilling as everything else Jones writes. He has two books out this year, The Only Good Indians (which was so unsettling I had to stop listening to the audiobook at work and wait for my hold to come through at the library for the print copy) and Night of the Mannequins. And on top of that, he’s incredibly prolific. ![]() Who doesn’t love Stephen Graham Jones? The man writes horror like no one else. ![]() Heir of fire paperback6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "Series fans will be satisfied not only by the intricate plot, dishy romance, and rich world building but they will be thrilled by the prospect of deepening adventures in the next volume." - Booklist on Crown of Midnight "An epic fantasy readers will immerse themselves in and never want to leave." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Crown of Midnight “A New York Times and USA Today bestseller”. The most exhilarating installment yet." - RT Book Reviews, Top Pick You'll be swept away by the characters' new challenges and triumphs, while Manon Blackbeak's introduction adds exciting and sharp depth. "With a finely tuned plot, colorful characters and twists galore, Maas shines as a brilliant storyteller. “Tension snowballs into devastating twists and an absolutely riveting ending… Will leave readers ravenous for more.” - Kirkus Reviews A must-purchase.” - School Library Journal The plot remains fast paced, balancing scenes of intense action with emotionally wrenching interactions between characters. ![]() “Readers will devour Maas's latest entry. Series fans will be relieved to hear that this installment is only the halfway point, and thanks to Maas' adroit plot maneuvers, well-wrought characters, and immersive world building, they'll be positively hooked for the forthcoming volumes.” - Booklist ![]() |