Transport Justice: Designing Fair Transportation Systems
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Transport Justice develops a new paradigm for transportation planning based on principles of...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2605 KP) rated Crown of Chaos in Books
Jun 11, 2026
The last few books have been building to this one (so don’t start here), and I was on board from the start. The political intrigue and the murder mystery work well together, for a book I couldn’t put down until we reach the page turning climax. We don’t see all of the regulars, although we do get some updates on them. I am hoping that one storyline I haven’t been enjoying is heading toward a climax based on what happens here. And I’m finding Jax a bit arrogant; I’m curious to see where that goes in future books. And I will be picking up the next soon. Fans of the series will be just as hooked as I was.
What's the Use of Economics?: Teaching the Dismal Science After the Crisis
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With the financial crisis continuing after five years, people are questioning why economics failed...
Governing Borderless Threats: Non-Traditional Security and the Politics of State Transformation
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'Non-traditional' security problems like pandemic diseases, climate change and terrorism now pervade...
Sikhism - an Introduction: Teach Yourself
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This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Sikh faith. Ideal for those with little knowledge...
Modelling Ports and Inland Waterways: A Guide for Railway Modellers
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This wide ranging and informative book, which is brimming with practical advice, is aimed at all...
Learn Apple Homekit on iOS: A Home Automation Guide for Developers, Designers, and Homeowners: 2017
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Learn the HomeKit platform structure and how it supports devices-existing and planned-and get a...
Deborah (162 KP) rated The Queen's Confidante in Books
Dec 21, 2018
I could explain a bit more about why I wasn't keen on the book, but it would be difficult to do without spoilers, so I suppose I will leave that there. I will just say that I find it hard to credit that when Elizabeth Woodville came out of sanctuary in 1484 she didn't know what had happened to her sons and therefore one would assume that Elizabeth of York would also have known - and she was happy enough to be honoured at her uncle's court that Yuletide. Having the Elizabeth of this book rail against Yorkists when she came from what seemed a close family does seem to me to be somewhat absurd.
There are, also, a number of errors which could and should have been picked up. Another reviewer has already mentioned the note which is shown to two other people on one page and on the following page is apparently a secret! There are also TWO erroneous mentions of Richard duke of York, when the context is reasonably clear the person actually referred to is York's son, Richard Duke of Gloucester - elementary mistake that should not have been made!
Perhaps I have read too many non-fiction books about the period and have formed my own strong opinions to enjoy this book as much as some other reviewers. If it is going to be your 'thing' I can only give you my opinion and leave it to yourselves to determine.
While I am not a fan of paranormal cozies (because I don’t believe in the things they are based on), I still found this a very fun debut. The characters are charming, and I fell in love with them. Even though the murder comes a little late, I still found Ruby’s introduction to Old Orchard fun, and there is plenty of conflict early on. When the murder does happen, the pace picks up and leads us to a logical conclusion.
NOTE: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2016/09/book-review-whispers-beyond-veil-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Positive Psychotherapy for Psychosis: A Clinician's Guide and Manual
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Positive Psychotherapy for Psychosis describes a new psychological intervention, which for the first...