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From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sparrow comes another spellbinding historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . .Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost.As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival.Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be hated, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . .Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow:'Unforgettable' - Daily Mail'Utterly engrossing' - Emma Donoghue'Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship' - The Observer

Sparrow is the Sunday Times bestselling historical epic by James Hynes. An incredibly moving story of one boy’s journey to freedom in the harsh world of the Roman Empire.Raised in a brothel at the edge of a dying empire, a boy of no known origin creates his own identity. He is Sparrow.Sparrow’s world consists of a kitchen and herb-scented garden, a loud and dangerous tavern, and the mysterious upstairs where the wolves, the women who have shaped his world, conduct their business. Where freedom is only for a privileged few, Sparrow’s life is hard-edged and violent.But change is coming. The world outside his garden is about to be reshaped, and as an empire crumbles, murder and mayhem will come to Sparrow’s door. As the only family he’s ever known scatters, will Sparrow fall – or fly?‘Unforgettable’ - Daily Mail‘Utterly engrossing . . . this coming of age story reaches across millennia to grab us by the throat’ – Emma Donoghue, author of Room‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The Observer

'Historical fiction at its most authentic and vivid' - The Sunday TimesFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sparrow comes a spellbinding historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . .Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost.As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival.Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be hated, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . .Readers love Peacock:***** ‘So vivid that you feel you are there experiencing Sparrow's life with him’***** ‘A five star read for me: fantastic writing, immaculately researched’***** ‘Impeccable, the book reads almost like a thriller’***** ‘Anyone who likes a good, fast-paced historical adventure will enjoy it’***** ‘A perfect piece of historical fiction’Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow:‘Unforgettable’ – Daily Mail‘Utterly engrossing’ – Emma Donoghue, author of Room and The Paris Express‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The Observer

'Historical fiction at its most authentic and vivid' - The Sunday TimesFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sparrow comes a spellbinding historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . .Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost.As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival.Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be hated, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . .Readers love Peacock:***** ‘So vivid that you feel you are there experiencing Sparrow's life with him’***** ‘A five star read for me: fantastic writing, immaculately researched’***** ‘Impeccable, the book reads almost like a thriller’***** ‘Anyone who likes a good, fast-paced historical adventure will enjoy it’***** ‘A perfect piece of historical fiction’Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow:‘Unforgettable’ – Daily Mail‘Utterly engrossing’ – Emma Donoghue, author of Room and The Paris Express‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The Observer

As an empire burns, he will rise from the ashes.Sparrow, the Sunday Times bestselling historical epic by James Hynes, is the incredibly moving story of one boy’s journey to freedom in the harsh world of the Roman Empire.Raised in a brothel at the edge of a dying empire, a boy of no known origin creates his own identity. He is Sparrow.Sparrow’s world consists of a kitchen and herb-scented garden, a loud and dangerous tavern, and the mysterious upstairs where the wolves, the women who have shaped his world, conduct their business. Where freedom is only for a privileged few, Sparrow’s life is hard-edged and violent.But change is coming.The world outside his garden is about to be reshaped, and as an empire crumbles, murder and mayhem will come to Sparrow’s door. As the only family he’s ever known scatters, will Sparrow fall – or fly?‘Truly unforgettable' – Daily Mail‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship' – The Observer

As an empire burns, he will rise from the ashes.Sparrow, the Sunday Times bestselling historical epic by James Hynes, is the incredibly moving story of one boy’s journey to freedom in the harsh world of the Roman Empire.A small town at the edge of a dying empire.A slave boy raised in a brothel, with no known identity or origin.Sparrow’s world consists of a kitchen and herb-scented garden, a loud and dangerous tavern, and the mysterious upstairs where the wolves, the women who have shaped his world, conduct their business. Where freedom is only for a privileged few, Sparrow’s life is hard-edged and violent.But change is coming.The world outside his garden is about to be reshaped, and as an empire crumbles, murder and mayhem will come to Sparrow’s door. As the only family he’s ever known scatters, will Sparrow fall – or fly?‘Truly unforgettable' – Daily Mail‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship' – The Observer

Sparrow is the Sunday Times bestselling historical epic by James Hynes. An incredibly moving story of one boy’s journey to freedom in the harsh world of the Roman Empire.Raised in a brothel at the edge of a dying empire, a boy of no known origin creates his own identity. He is Sparrow.Sparrow’s world consists of a kitchen and herb-scented garden, a loud and dangerous tavern, and the mysterious upstairs where the wolves, the women who have shaped his world, conduct their business. Where freedom is only for a privileged few, Sparrow’s life is hard-edged and violent.But change is coming. The world outside his garden is about to be reshaped, and as an empire crumbles, murder and mayhem will come to Sparrow’s door. As the only family he’s ever known scatters, will Sparrow fall – or fly?‘Unforgettable’ - Daily Mail‘Utterly engrossing . . . this coming of age story reaches across millennia to grab us by the throat’ – Emma Donoghue, author of Room‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The Observer

Biological O2 sensing probes and measurement techniques were first introduced in the late 80s. In the last 3-5 years they have undergone major development that have made them available and affordable for a broad range of applications in various disciplines of the life and biomedical sciences. These new chemistries and technologies, which are significantly different from the majority of other fluorescence-based probes and detection techniques, have already demonstrated their high utility. This book will provide a systematic overview of the existing and emerging O2 sensing technologies in their different modifications, a practical guide to their rational selection and use, and examples of biological applications/case studies, including details on how to set up and conduct such experiments, troubleshoot and interpret the data.

»Niemand weiß, wer ich bin, am allerwenigsten ich selbst.«Ein alter Mann blickt zurück auf seine oft unmenschliche Kindheit: Als namenloser Waise wächst er in einem Bordell inmitten der sogenannten "Wölfinnen" im spanischen Carthago Nova im 4. Jahrhundert n. Chr. auf. Eine von ihnen, Euterpe, wird seine Ziehmutter: "Sperling" nennt sie ihn liebevoll. Sperling weiß nicht viel von der Welt: Anfangs hilft er Euterpes geheimer Geliebten in der Küche, später schuftet er in der Taverne, bis er schließlich in das ominöse Obergeschoss geführt wird, wo die Prostituierten ihre Betten haben. Ein furchtbares Schicksal erwartet ihn dort. Doch wie ein kleiner Sperling entfliegt er in seiner Vorstellung der brutalen Realität immer wieder und vermag es, mit seinem Lied auch anderen Hoffnung zu geben.

Minä Jaakob, ei-kenenkään-poika, ei-kenenkään-isä, ei-kenenkään-rakastama, orja, huora, persepoika, eunukki, murhaaja, sutenööri, mahdollisesti juutalainen, mahdollisesti syyrialainen, mahdollisesti Niilin lietettä, työläinen, työnjohtaja, rampa, keuhkotautipotilas, hylätty omistusesine, kulunut ajopuun kappale, jonka vetäytyvä vuorovesi on jättänyt rannalle, ainoa asukas kuolevan keisarikunnan hylätyn provinssin autiossa kaupungissa, kirjoitin muistiin tämän elämäntarinani. Tarina ei tule saamaan päätöstään, sillä kukapa minun loppuni kirjoittaisi ylös?Jaakob asuu bordellissa. Hänen syntyperäänsä ei kukaan tiedä. Jaakob on varpunen, joka laulaa ilman syytä ja pyrähtää pakoon vaikeuksista. Hänen maailmansa on keittiö, yrteille tuoksuva puutarha, äänekäs ja vaarallinen taverna sekä salaperäinen yläkerta, jossa sudet - prostituoidut ja orjat - hoitavat asioitansa.Jaakob viettää päivänsä keittiössä kuunnellen rakastetun ”äitinsä” Euterpen tarinoita, juosten asioilla kokin puolesta ja vältellen bordellin vaaroja. Myöhemmin hän raataa tavernassa, kunnes hänet lopulta johdatetaan arvoitukselliseen yläkertaan. Mutta kuten pieni varpunen, hän pakenee mielikuvituksessaan raakaa todellisuutta ja antaa laulullaan toivoa myös muille.James Hynesin vaikuttava ja elämää ylistävä romaani sukeltaa Espanjaan Rooman valtakunnan viimeisiin vuosiin Carthago Novan armottomille kaduille ja kujille, missä väkivalta ja rakkaus elävät rinta rinnan. Jaakob - Varpunen - muistelee vanhana miehenä elämäänsä ja muistuttaa meitä siitä, millä tavalla suuri ja loistava imperiumi rakennettiin kukoistukseensa.