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An emotionally charged suspense about the dark corners of a mother's mind, perfect for fans of Erin Kelly and Louise Candlish

Ever feel in need of a break?Jude and Sophie do. They're over London with it's long hours, grey skies and grimy air. An endless, exhausting cycle.So when they get an invitation from Layla and Nate, their best friends who actually did it - quit their lives and moved to the sumptuous jungle and white sands of Bali - it's impossible to say no.But when they arrive, Jude and Sophie soon realise the life their friends claim to be living is far from what they made it out to be. And while Jude and Sophie might appear to be the perfect guests, their reasons for being here are darker than Layla and Nate could ever have imagined.Soon, these couples will be facing more than just a little trouble in paradise . . . Because you can escape halfway around the world but your secrets will always follow.

Looking for challenging and engaging math that extends beyond finding answers? UnSOLVED: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics is a series of guided explorations into problems that remain unsolved in the world of mathematics. There are no solutions; they have not been proven true or false. Each book in the series presents a different unsolved problem in an easily accessible context, yet reveals an advanced depth of understanding. Follow along to discover patterns, examine special cases, and learn about these mathematical mysteries. Mathematicians of all ages can participate in these tasks by applying elementary math concepts.Low Floor: everyone can get on board, simple starting pointHigh Ceiling: room to grow and stretch beyond the start, not limitingUnSOLVED: Graceful TreesAll trees are graceful. The problem posed in this book explores that statement. While there is a bit of graph theory vocabulary involved, only simple concepts of counting and subtracting are needed to solve these puzzles. Terms are defined, and illustrated examples guide children and adults to apply graceful labeling to tree graphs by placing odd consecutive integers into vertices. Twenty artfully designed trees from our world are presented as a backdrop for examining patterns, strategies, and combinations. What exactly is unsolved in this Graceful Tree problem?

Looking for challenging and engaging math that extends beyond finding answers? UnSOLVED: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics is a series of guided explorations into problems that remain unsolved in the world of mathematics. There are no solutions; they have not been proven true or false. Each book in the series presents a different unsolved problem in an easily accessible context, yet reveals an advanced depth of understanding. Follow along to discover patterns, examine special cases, and learn about these mathematical mysteries. Mathematicians of all ages can participate in these tasks by applying elementary math concepts. Low Floor: everyone can get on board, simple starting pointHigh Ceiling: room to grow and stretch beyond the start, not limiting UnSOLVED: Flying SquirrelThe problem posed in this book is one of the most famous open problems in mathematics: the Collatz Conjecture or 3n+1. Patterns, structures, and relationships are explored within the sequences of a simple function. This long-term task is easily accessible for intermediate grade students, yet continues to stump present-day mathematicians. No counterexample nor theorem has been found since 1937 when the problem was first posed. Children and adults are guided through this mathematical mystery with a focus on logic, reasoning, and efficiency, while applying elementary math concepts. The work leans heavily on multiplication, place value, and halving. What exactly is unsolved in this Flying Squirrel problem? "Mathematics is not yet ripe enough for such questions." -Paul Erdős

Embark on a riveting exploration of history's most infamous female perpetrators in the second installment of the gripping true crime series, "Femmes Fatales." This chilling anthology meticulously unravels the dark tales and convoluted motivations behind women who brazenly defied societal norms to perpetrate unimaginable acts. From sinister poisonings to calculated cold-blooded murders, each narrative unfolds with meticulous detail, immersing readers in a spine-tingling odyssey into the intricacies of criminal psychology.Handpicked from the compelling narratives featured on the renowned true crime podcast 'Evidence Locker True Crime, ' these cases present a diverse spectrum of criminality.Follow the twisted path of a spree killer who derived pleasure from the act of killing. Transport yourself to the past and discover the relentless determination of women from a small Hungarian town who seized control of their destinies at any cost. Explore the unsettling tales of two women prioritizing insurance pay-outs over their marriages. Brace for an enthralling odyssey into the minds of these infamous female killers as their haunting stories unfold with a captivating fusion of intrigue and horror. Cases included in this volume: Aurore Martin - The Honeymoon KillerStella Nickell - The Seattle Cyanide MurdererLily Young - The Butter Box Babies AffairPhoolan Devi - The Bandit QueenJoanna Dennehy - The Peterborough Ditch MurdererLucretia Dunkley - Unscrupulous WifeYiya Murano - The Poisoner of MonserratSharon Kinne - La PistoleraNicole Thornton - Stalker, KillerJulia Fazekas - The Angel Makers of NagyrévEach story is exhaustively researched, offering a disturbingly intimate portrayal of the lives of these female killers and the harrowing circumstances surrounding their crimes.

Looking for challenging and engaging math that extends beyond finding answers? UnSOLVED: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics is a series of guided explorations into problems that remain unsolved in the world of mathematics. There are no solutions; they have not been proven true or false. Each book in the series presents a different unsolved problem in an easily accessible context, yet reveals an advanced depth of understanding. Follow along to discover patterns, examine special cases, and learn about these mathematical mysteries. Mathematicians of all ages can participate in these tasks by applying elementary math concepts. Low Floor: everyone can get on board, simple starting pointHigh Ceiling: room to grow and stretch beyond the start, not limiting UnSOLVED: Number Palindromes The problem posed in this book elicits the question "Does this always work?" among others. Patterns are revealed as attempts are made to turn numbers 1-100 into palindromes through a guided process. This long-term task is easily accessible for early grade students, yet continues to stump present-day mathematicians. Children and adults will explore patterns, structures, and relationships within this mathematical mystery by applying elementary math concepts. The work leans heavily on the base ten place value system and multi-digit addition. About 80% of all numbers under 10,000 produce a palindrome in four or fewer steps; about 90% of those in seven steps or fewer. What exactly is unsolved in this Number Palindromes problem?

'The perfect beach read' Harriet Tyce, Blood Orange'Wonderfully escapist and nail-bitingly suspenseful' Laura Marshall, Friend Request-----WELCOME TO PARADISE! Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort.And it starts off that way: snorkelling in the serene blue sea, champagne picnics on powder-white sand, and moonlit walks under the stars.But lies lurk beneath the luxury, because each of the guests has a secret... and they're not the only ones.Months later, a grisly discovery is made.Whatever happened to the Hamiltons? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell?From the author of THE BEACH PARTY comes a novel of sun, sea and secrets for fans of ONE OF THE GIRLS and WHITE LOTUS.PRAISE FOR NIKKI SMITH'A sumptuous blend of glossy luxury and dark underbelly' Andrea Mara, No One Saw A Thing'The new queen of the glamorous destination thriller' Ellery Lloyd, The Club'Set to be another summer scorcher' BA Paris, Behind Closed Doors'Bound to be the hit thriller of the summer!' T. M. Logan, The Holiday'Thrilling, twisting...a heart stopping read ' Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End'Deliciously gripping and twisty' Shalini Boland, The Secret Mother'A cocktail of questionable motives... set against a backdrop to die for' Liv Matthews, The Twins'Dark secrets and twists that will knock you sideways' Lesley Kara, The Rumour

Five little ducks wander away from mother duck in this classic children's song. Children will love the photo-watercolor illustrations and the easy-to-read rhyme.

"Making Words: Real or Nonsense?" contains 23 word building reproducibles that include a variety of letters and sounds for first grade. Children will practice using beginning and ending consonants, short vowels, long vowels, and r-controlled vowels to make words and determine if they are real or not. These reproducibles incorporate phonics, vocabulary, spelling practice, and word families (rhyming words). Dictionary skills can also be incorporated for children to determine if words are real or not. They are great to use for literacy centers, independent work, or homework.

1989: a group of friends arrives in Mallorca for a post-graduation holiday at a luxury villa. A beach party marks the pinnacle of their fun, until it isn't fun any longer, when an accident happens. Now: The truth about that summer has been collectively buried. But someone knows what happened. And they want the friends to pay for what they did.

A fresh, new look at the first few months of motherhood and beyond.

Emotionally and psychologically impactful, this is the new gripping thriller from Nikki Smith about a perfect family with a lot to hide...