Neighbours

《The New Neighbours》是Claire Douglas所著的一部懸疑小說，故事主軸圍繞女主角Lena，她剛與丈夫分居，陪伴即將離巢的兒子Rufus生活。在鄰居搬來一對退休夫婦亨利和瑪麗耶爾·摩根（Henry和Marielle Morgan）後，Lena在幫助兒子錄製一個校園媒體項目時，意外用麥克風錄下鄰居談話，聽起來像是策劃一樁罪行。儘管家人和朋友認為她聽錯了，Lena卻無法釋懷，開始悄悄調查鄰居的秘密。她發現摩根夫婦行為多有怪異，特別是瑪麗耶爾對於推著嬰兒車的說辭遮遮掩掩，讓她更加疑心重重。而隨著深入調查，Lena也被自己過去的一個黑暗秘密所困擾，兩者漸漸交織，使她陷入嚴重的危機。整個故事充滿懸疑張力與心理描寫，通過Lena的視角展現社區中看似平靜卻暗藏危機的氛圍。書中同時刻畫了人物內心的掙扎和信任的破裂，讀者在揭開層層謎團的同時，也體會到主角面臨的心理壓力與危險。Lena overhears a conversation she shouldn’t have.She’s sure her new neighbours – the Morgans – are planning a crime.Her family say she’s mistaken.They are a lovely, friendly couple.She should forget it.Yet Lena can’t.And the more she investigates,the worse her suspicions.But Lena hasn’t counted on one thing.A secret from her own past. One the Morgans seem connected to.And which puts Lena in terrible danger . . .You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . . Dive into the gripping new thriller from The Sunday Times No.1 bestsellerYou know your neighbours are plotting a

Understanding Australia's Neighbours is a comprehensive introduction to the study of Asia. Written thematically, it provides comparisons between Asian and Australian societies and encourages readers to think about Australia's neighbours across a wide range of social, economic and historical contexts. Topics covered include: • The nature of tradition and modernity • Change to the family and religion • The role of colonialism and nationalism in political change • Nation-building • Economic development • International politics • Globalisation • Democracy and human rights. Fully revised and updated, it covers the region's response to the global financial crisis, war on terror and climate change. It features a brand new chapter on the rise of China, its changing dynamic with Japan and the US and what this means for the broader region and Australia. Written in an accessible and informative way, this is a book for all Australians who seek a better understanding of Australia's neighbours

The hero of Noisy Neighbours is a tired and grumpy snail who is searching for some peace and quiet. Wherever he goes he bumps into his neighbours - chirping sparrows, singing foxes, hooting owls, quac

The perfect neighbours tell the perfect lies... *** A TOP TEN KINDLE BESTSELLER *** A dark and twisty psychological thriller from a rising star in the genre, perfect for fans of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR.

Sometimes a crisis can bring people together . . Meredith White was one of Hollywoods most recognizable faces.But a personal tragedy cut her career short and alienated her from her family. For the las

What is a neighbourhood? What holds it together? What tears it apart? Each has its own geography, relying on such social networks as schools, parks, libraries, community centres, and places of worship

"Savage probes limitless space in this beautiful and philosophical story. Seamlessly blending scientific exploration with a great adventure full of humour, this is a brilliant picture book." - The Bookseller"send(s) a subtle yet potent message that science and space exploration are for everyone. Clever, funny, and worth discussing." - STARRED Kirkus ReviewJoin Chloe Savage -winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2024: Best Illustrated Book- on ajourney across the cosmoswith Commander Julia, her team of Astro scientists and her trusty dog, Khan, as they search for life in the stars. Travelling for ten years in their packed spaceship, they visit countless moons and planets of every size and colour, searching for the answer to the greatest question of all:"Are we alone?"And, just as they’re about to give up … Khan leads them to an incredible discovery - the existence of a (friendly!) alien race. Getting to know this welcoming species calls into question everything these space exp

A central figure in both classical and ancient near Eastern fields, Trevor Bryce presents the first publication to focus on Troy’s neighbours and contemporaries as much as Troy itself. With the help o

New collection of short stories from celebrated author Eilis Ni Dhuibhne.

This collection of 19 essays adopts a variety of approaches to the social history of the Nso' people of the northwest region of Cameroon from precolonial times to the present and includes regional, ar

Those adorable fox cubs ? Pablo, Poppy, and Pumpkin ? are back for another adventure. Pablo (who has appeared on the Disney Channel) likes the look of the big house at the end of the garden where Finb

A history of Tibet and its diplomatic relations since the country's emergence as a unified state in the seventh century. Tibet has developed a unique culture in harmony with life in the harsh environm

‘The writing is warm and witty and I quickly grew to love the characters.’ Beth O’Leary, author of The Flatshare‘A feat of a debut!’ Laura Jane Williams, author of Our StopTo get up from rock bottom,