a child alone with strangers philip fracassi

“Fracassi’s novel hits me like a cross between McCammon and '80s King. Might be one of them summer blockbusters readers love.” —Laird Barron, author of Worse Angels"A Child Alone with Strangers starts out as a slow burn procedural with supernatural elements and inexorably cranks itself into a pulse-pounding symphony of eldritch horrors and all-too-human violence. Philip Fracassi is the best sort of horror writer--one who is unafraid to hunt for light in even the darkest places." —Shaun Hamill, author of A Cosmology of Monsters When young Henry Thorne is kidnapped and held prisoner in a remote farmhouse surrounded by miles of forest, he finds himself connecting with a strange force living in the woods—using that bond to wreak havoc against his captors. Unknown to the boy, however, is that this ancient being has its own reasons for wanting the interlopers gone—there is something hidden beneath the house, tucked away in the dark, damp root cellar . . . waiting for its return.

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''THE MOST FRIGHTENING NOVEL OF THE YEAR'' Esquire''OLD-SCHOOL HORROR'' Stephen King The Exorcist meets Lord of the Flies, by way of Midnight Mass, Boys in the Valley is a chilling folk horror set in a remote orphanage in turn of the century Pennsylvania.St. Vincent''s Orphanage for Boys. Turn of the century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania. Here, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a future. . . a family. Then, late one stormy night, a group of men arrive at their door, one of whom is badly wounded, occult symbols carved into his flesh. His death releases an ancient evil that spreads like sickness, infecting St. Vincent''s and the children within. Soon, boys begin acting differently, forming groups. Taking sides. Others turn up dead. Now Peter and those dear to him must choose sides of their own, each of them knowing their lives - and perhaps their eternal souls - are at risk.Praise for Boys in the Valley:''The terror''s exquisite. Fracassi''s got his hand on the chisel going into ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pensylvánie, rok 1905. Do odlehlého chlapeckého sirotčince, spravovaného trojicí katolických kněží, přivede jedné bouřlivé zimní noci šerif podivného muže… Philip Fracassi je bývalý hollywoodský scenárista, nyní hororový spisovatel na plný úvazek, žijící v Los Angeles. Tento román je jeho třetí hororovou knihou vydanou v češtině.

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Sbírku Pod bledou oblohou tvoří osm hororových povídek (včetně dvou původních krátkých novel), jež vás zavedou na nejrůznější místa od psychiatrického oddělení přes soukromou vědeckou laboratoř až na vrchol ruského kola na mole u oceánu. Při čtení těchto příběhů se ocitnete pod troskami po zemětřesení, nahlédnete do pekla nebo zavítáte do malého městečka na Středozápadě, kde se děje cosi podivného.Tato kniha je krásná i děsivá; Philip Fracassi v ní kombinuje horory staré školy se stylem new weird. Ukáže vám místa, kde jste ještě nebyli, a věci, na něž jen tak nezapomenete. Obyčejná svatba skončí katastroficky, molo se stane dějištěm tragédie, ve zřícené budově se naplno rozvinou noční můry těch, kdo jsou uvěznění v jejích ruinách, vědec, který učiní životní objev, záhy zjistí, že to, co objevil, má hrozivé následky nejen pro něj, ale i pro celé lidstvo.Zvraty, jež většina povídek v této sbírce přináší, vás překvapí, vyvolají ve vás emoce a budou vás nutit číst dál a dál.

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A sci-fi thriller that packs an emotional punch from Bram Stoker award nominated Philip Fracassi, perfect for fans of The Space Between Worlds and Severance.

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A fast-paced and darkly comedic slasher set in a retirement home from Bram Stoker award nominated author Philip Fracassi.

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Sbírku Pod bledou oblohou tvoří osm hororových povídek (včetně dvou původních krátkých novel), jež vás zavedou na nejrůznější místa od psychiatrického oddělení přes soukromou vědeckou laboratoř až na vrchol ruského kola na mole u oceánu. Při čtení těchto příběhů se ocitnete pod troskami po zemětřesení, nahlédnete do pekla nebo zavítáte do malého městečka na Středozápadě, kde se děje cosi podivného.Tato kniha je krásná i děsivá; Philip Fracassi v ní kombinuje horory staré školy se stylem new weird. Ukáže vám místa, kde jste ještě nebyli, a věci, na něž jen tak nezapomenete. Obyčejná svatba skončí katastroficky, molo se stane dějištěm tragédie, ve zřícené budově se naplno rozvinou noční můry těch, kdo jsou uvěznění v jejích ruinách, vědec, který učiní životní objev, záhy zjistí, že to, co objevil, má hrozivé následky nejen pro něj, ale i pro celé lidstvo.Zvraty, jež většina povídek v této sbírce přináší, vás překvapí, vyvolají ve vás emoce a budou vás nutit číst dál a dál.

Objev podobné jako Pod bledou oblohou (poškozená) - Philip Fracassi

have you ever wanted to have a friend of your very own if your answer to this is yes then this is the book for you.there is more than 9 million people in the world right now so there is a good chance that 1 of them will want to be your friend.so to help you on your friendship journey i have made this book to teach you how to be the best friend that the world has ever known.inside of this book you will learn about: being alone making friends with strangers and animals how to make friends with people at your work or at your school popular friendship clubs that you can join how to stay friends with friends fun things to do with your friend eating with friends not eating friends online friends films about friendship caring for friends random acts of kindness losing friends and much moreso pick up this book and follow me as we walk on this magical journey of friendship together and who knows with my help you might even meet your best friend who will be a part of your life for the rest of your days or until one of you ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hudební CD - Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr je americký zpěvák, hudebník, herec. Album Alone With My Faith z roku 2021. Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr je americký zpěvák, hudebník a herec a album Alone With My Faith z roku 2021. Rokk vydání : 2021 Seznam stop Alone With My Faith / Because He Lives / Be Not Afraid / Benevolent Man / Amazing Grace / The Old Rugged Cross / How Great Thou Art / God And My Gospel / Old Time Religion / All These Miracles / Look Who I Found / Thank You For Waiting (For Me) / Panis Angelicus

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LP vinyl - Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr je americký zpěvák, hudebník, herec. Album Alone With My Faith z roku 2021. Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr je americký zpěvák, hudebník a herec a album Alone With My Faith z roku 2021. Rokk vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP 1,2 Alone With My Faith / Because He Lives / Be Not Afraid / Benevolent Man / Amazing Grace / The Old Rugged Cross / How Great Thou Art / God And My Gospel / Old Time Religion / All These Miracles / Look Who I Found / Thank You For Waiting (For Me) / Panis Angelicus

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From the internationally bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake is a glimpse into the nature of love, what it means to be unwell, and how to face the fractures of yourself and still love as if you're not broken. Chicago, sometime. Two people meet in the armory of the Art Institute by chance.Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. After their meeting, those things do not change. Everything else, however, is slightly different.Both obsessive, eccentric personalities, Aldo Damiani and Charlotte Regan struggle to be without each other from the moment they meet. The truth - that he is a clinically depressed, anti-social theoretician and she is a manipulative liar with a history of self-sabotage - means the deeper they fall in love, the more troubling their reliance on each other becomes. Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake is a literary, intimate study of time, space - and a love story like no other.Praise for Olivie Blake:'Olivie Blake is a mind-blowing talent' - Chloe Gong'This is a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Driving with strangers is an ambitious, timely and intellectually eclectic contribution to how we think about mobility, the rationale behind its different forms and why our philosophy of travel and societal structures are closely related. -- .

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''He was haunted by a feeling of invisibility, as if he were a mere spectator of his own life, with no one to identify him in the barren circumstances of the here and now.''Paul Sturgis is a retired banker manager who lives alone in a dark little flat. He walks alone and dines alone, seeking out and taking pleasure in small exchanges with strangers: the cheerful Australian girl who cuts his hair, the lady at the drycleaners. His only relative, and only acquaintance, is a widowed cousin by marriage - herself a virtual stranger - to whom he pays ritualistic visits on a Sunday afternoon. Trying to make sense of his current solitary state, and fearing that his destiny may be to die among strangers, Sturgis trawls through memories of his failed relationships and finds himself longing for companionship, or at the very least a conversation. But then a chance encounter with a stranger - a recently divorced and demanding younger woman - shakes up his routine and when an old girlfriend appears on the scene, Sturgis is forced to make a decision about how (and with whom) he wants to spend the rest of his days . . . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Chicago, sometime. Two people meet in the armory of the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. After their meeting, those things do not change.Everything else, however, is slightly different.Both obsessive, eccentric personalities, Aldo Damiani and Charlotte Regan struggle to be without each other from the moment they meet. The truth - that he is a clinically depressed, anti-social theoretician and she is a manipulative liar with a history of self-sabotage - means the deeper they fall in love, the more troubling their reliance on each other becomes.Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake is a glimpse into the nature of love, what it means to be unwell, and how to face the fractures of yourself and still love as if you're not broken.

Objev podobné jako Alone With You in the Ether - Olivie Blake

A contribution to Shi'ite Sufism. It brings us to the core of this movement with an analysis of Ibn 'Arabi's life and doctrines. It begins with a spiritual topography of the twelfth century, emphasizing the differences between exoteric and esoteric forms of Islam. It also relates Islamic mysticism to mystical thought in the West.

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‘What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewWhen style is everything, will Ethan learn that true beauty is on the inside?Chase Myles can throw together a swinging dinner party or redecorate an entire townhouse with jaw-dropping elegance. Followers scroll his Insta and see effortless workouts, exotic travel, and an adoring boyfriend. The world believes Chase is a style icon. The world is mistaken.Ethan Wells is actually the one who knows what to wear, what to eat and how to do it but he’s happy staying behind the scenes producing their hit LGBTQ show Myles of Style. When Chase walks off set just before the Pride live TV show that will make or break Ethan’s career, Ethan thinks it’s just another tantrum… until Chase’s Instagram shows him partying hard in Abu Dhabi.Out of options, Ethan drives up to rural New York to convince Chase’s estranged twin, Beau, to pass him off as Chase for a week, but Ethan finds a hairy, rugged mountain man who couldn’t be more different from his social butterfly, influencer brother.Can Ethan transform Beau into the star of the show and fool his bosses and Chase’s followers? And when Beau turns out to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Problem With Perfect - Philip William Stover

''An inspiring, life-affirming story'' Reader''s DigestPhilip and Caroline Jones, a middle-aged couple living in Edinburgh, found themselves facing redundancy and an uncertain future. Until they received some advice from a complete stranger in a pub.Their response was to sell everything in order to move to Venice, in search of a better, simpler life. They were wrong about the ''simpler'' bit...To Venice with Love recounts how they arrived in Venice with ten pieces of luggage, no job, no friends and no long-term place to stay. From struggling with the language to battling bureaucracy; the terror of teaching English to Italian teenagers, the company of a modestly friendly cat... and finally, from debugging financial systems on an Edinburgh industrial estate, to building an ordinary life in an extraordinary city, To Venice with Love is a love-letter to a city that changed their lives. It''s a story told through the history, music, art, architecture (and, of course, the food) of La Serenissima.

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The persona that moves through Alone with Seoul is a shadow, an observer in two foreign lands—South Korea, where the poet is an incomer, and the land of love, from which the poet has stepped aside. There are griefs here that run deep and there is the hard nugget of knowing survival. There is the unflinching honesty that absence, pain and the drama it brings can become a comforting place to hide, that giving these up is a deeper and different loss, one that may allow love to arrive again one day:not as tempest, not as fire to burn me clean, but as quiet, steady light. Silence and solitude, the temptations of self-destruction and the ways we navigate an often alienating world thread through poems that are exquisitely pared to the essentials of a lucid image and a perfect phrase. Poems that are enhanced by fragments of translation into South Korean. A distinctive, elegant debut.

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For the first time, Kingfisher brings its expertise in beautifully-designed, trusted non-fiction to the sphere of learning to read. This new graded reading series will grip children''s interest. Developed with literacy experts, the five-level series will guide young readers as they build confidence and fluency in their literacy skills and progress towards reading alone.

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Find calm, confidence, and a renewed zest for life with Sophrology, the latest stress-reducing self-care practice that connects mind and body to increase your resilience, happiness, and sense of fulfillment.Sophrology is an amazing mind-body training system that uses quick and simple exercises to increase your confidence and self-esteem, bringing you a renewed sense of vitality while at the same time calming and relaxing you. This dynamic system of relaxation is hugely popular in France, and is used to train Olympic teams, develop resilience among pupils and teachers in schools, alleviate symptoms for cancer patients, encourage stress-free pregnancies and child-birth, reduce anxiety and phobias, and foster recovery from burn-out. Its popularity in France has been growing ever since it was first developed by a neuropsychiatrist over 50 years ago, and it’s now crossed the language barrier and is rivaling mindfulness as the best way to deal with the stresses of modern living. Sophrology exercises take no more than a few minutes, yet their effects can be felt immediately. Whether you need more energy, or are struggling with anxiety, sleep difficulties, or an inability to focus on what you really want, Sophrology can help you achieve your goals, and create a positive ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This South Africa guidebook, perfect for travellers planning longer trips, is written by Insight Guides'' destination experts. It blends detailed coverage of local history, culture and places to visit with the visual appeal of an illustrated magazine, packed with enticing photos that will inspire excitement for your travels. Printed on eco-friendly paper for sustainability.In this South Africa travel guidebook, you will find:Top Attractions and Editors'' Choice – must-visit highlights including Cape Town, Cradle of Humankind, Sun City, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Cape Winelands, Kruger Park, Table Mountain National Parl, showcasing the best of what South Africa has to offerIn-depth coverage of attractions – detailed narrative descriptions of sites and hidden gem destinations, all organised by geographical locationWhen to go to South Africa – guidance on the perfect times to visit, with details on the high and low seasons, climate and festivalsPractical travel information – essential advice on logistics, including getting there, moving around, budgeting tips, dining and shoppingInsider recommendation – top tips on beating the crowds, saving money and finding the best local spotsEngaging essays thoughtful features on the country''s history, culture, contemporary life and politics give a deeper understandingHigh-quality maps – detailed maps, featuring must-see places organised by number and corresponding ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In January of 1788 the First Fleet arrived in New South Wales and a thousand British men and women encountered the people who will be their new neighbours; the beach nomads of Australia. "These people mixed with ours," wrote a British observer soon after the landfall, "and all hands danced together." What followed would determine relations between the peoples for the next two hundred years.Drawing skilfully on first-hand accounts and historical records, Inga Clendinnen reconstructs the complex dance of curiosity, attraction and mistrust performed by the protagonists of either side. She brings this key chapter in British colonial history brilliantly alive. Then we discover why the dancing stopped . . .

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBERA flash flood leaves scary-but-sweet Hitomi-chan and her senpai Usami-kun stranded overnight...in a hotel room with only one bed! The unforgettable night that follows signals the start of something new for the two (more than) friends...

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 1 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth. Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and illustrations that will help ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Raccoon finishes his book and is ready for his own adventure—he wants thrills, excitement and to conquer the sea! He borrows everything he needs from his friends: a boat from Badger, who insists on coming along because you should never go on an expedition alone. Fox packs them eggs for the omelette—then must join to be the cook. Bear insists on coming to scare away the jellyfish, and Crow says he should be lookout. The friends sail through rapids, collect sweet blackberries, chase away bees, and play soccer, until a little rain and thoughts of home bring their excursion to an end. That, thinks Raccoon, was the most thrilling magnificent adventure with friends I've ever had. Let's go again soon—and next time we'll bring the chickens. In this heartwarming follow-up to A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends, Waechter shows how life is better when you bring along your friends and take what the day brings. "The perfect book for summer.”—Frankfurter Allgemeiner

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the world''s number one thriller writer, twenty pulse-pounding short stories are collected for the first time in one edition, complete with an introduction from the author.''It''s Lee Child. Why would you not read it?'' KARIN SLAUGHTER‘An enticing snack-like book, full of jaunty tales, twists and violence.’ INDEPENDENT********I was the guy who always found a way.I was the guy that couldn''t be stopped.A drug-dealing hit man unburdens his fears to a stranger. An overlooked rookie cop is assigned to the department’s file room. A ruthless killer only kills bad guys. A methodical bodyguard quits his job when he’s outsmarted. A military mission is planned to perfection. . .Meticulously plotted and utterly compelling, these are intimate portraits of humanity at its best and worst. Each story is entirely distinct. And with their economical prose and unexpected twists, each could only have been written by the creator of Jack Reacher.INCLUDES A BONUS SHORT STORY FROM LEE CHILD AND TESS GERRITSEN, STARRING JACK REACHER AND MAGGIE BIRD.*******''I don''t know another author so skilled at making me turn the page, at putting me in the thick of it all.'' THE TIMES''Best thriller writer on the planet.'' SUSAN HILL''One of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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EVERY SECOND COUNTSOrphaned with no prospects, Charlie Matters’ life has always been a fight for survival. He miraculously emerges unscathed from the Blitz, but there’s no telling when the next bomb will fall, and whether it will be the one to end his life.Molly Wakefield’s dreams of a joyful homecoming are all she’s had to hold on to after being evacuated to the countryside five years before. But when she finally returns, Molly faces a London changed beyond recognition, and the devastating news that neither of her parents are there.Charlie and Molly’s paths converge at ‘The Book Keep’, where they find an unexpected ally and protector in the bookshop’s owner, widower Ignatius Oliver. But the trio’s newfound peace is jeopardized as past secrets catch up with them. Can they help one another survive this turbulent time? Or will they be ripped apart from the last people they hold dear?Journey back to wartime London with Strangers in Time, a gripping wartime drama from David Baldacci, the internationally bestselling author of The 6:20 Man and A Calamity of Souls.

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In the predawn hours of March 4, 2002, just below the 10,469-foot peak of a mountain in eastern Afghanistan, a fierce battle raged. Outnumbered by Al Qaeda fighters, Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman and a handful of Navy SEALs struggled to take the summit in a desperate bid to find a lost teammate. Chapman, leading the charge, was gravely wounded in the initial assault. Believing he was dead, his SEAL leader ordered a retreat. Chapman regained consciousness alone, with the enemy closing in on three sides.John Chapman''s subsequent display of incredible valor -- first saving the lives of his SEAL teammates and then, knowing he was mortally wounded, single-handedly engaging two dozen hardened fighters to save the lives of an incoming rescue squad -- posthumously earned him the Medal of Honor. Chapman is the first airman in nearly fifty years to be given the distinction reserved for America''s greatest heroes.Alone at Dawn is also a behind-the-scenes look at the Air Force Combat Controllers: the world''s deadliest and most versatile special operations force, whose members must not only exceed the qualifications of Navy SEAL and Army Delta Force teams but also act with sharp decisiveness and deft precision -- even ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beautifully produced, with a Foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur, specially commissioned maps and atmospheric line drawings, this is a classic edition of one of the greatest sea adventures of all time.Joshua Slocum''s epic solo voyage around the world in 1895 aboard the 37 foot sloop Spray remains one of the major feats of singlehanded voyaging, and has since been the inspiration for the many who have gone to sea in small boats.Starting from Boston in 1895, by the time he dropped anchor in Newport, Rhode Island over three years after his journey began, he had cruised some 46,000 miles entirely by sail and entirely alone. With none of the advantages of modern technology, Slocum faced fog, gales, gear failure, coral reefs and attacks by pirates. He also devised his own system of lashing the wheel into an early version of the modern day autopilot, which enabled him to sail 2,000 miles across the Pacific without once touching the helm. Slocum published his account of the voyage in 1900, and the book was an immediate success.Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic of sailing literature, acclaimed as an unequalled masterpiece of vital yet disciplined prose. It will be welcomed by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Are you a social work student looking to build your knowledge on child abuse? This is the book you need, offering contemporary insights into child abuse within the UK and beyond. It covers the evolution of child abuse concepts, legislative developments, and the role of power in abuse. Through case studies and activities, you will build critical thinking and reflection skills. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for social work students, helping you understand and address child abuse effectively, including modern issues like online exploitation.

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A classic tale from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, of a family torn apart by the arrival of Ben, their feral fifth child.‘Listening to the laughter, the sounds of children playing, Harriet and David would reach for each other’s hand, and smile, and breathe happiness.’Four children, a beautiful old house, the love of relatives and friends – Harriet and David Lovatt’s life is a glorious hymn to domestic bliss and old-fashioned family values. But when their fifth child is born, a sickly and implacable shadow is cast over this tender idyll. Large and ugly, violent and uncontrollable, the infant Ben, ‘full of cold dislike’, tears at Harriet’s breast. Struggling to care for her new-born child, faced with a darkness and a strange defiance she has never known before, Harriet is deeply afraid of what, exactly, she has brought into the world …

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This beautiful and deeply moving tale recounts educational psychologist Torey Hayden''s battle to unlock the emotions of a troubled and sexually abused child who, with the help of Hayden, was finally able to overcome her dark past and realise her full potential.Six-year-old Sheila was abandoned by her mother on a highway when she was four. A survivor of horrific abuse, she never spoke, never cried, and was placed in a class for severely retarded children after committing an atrocious act of violence against another child. Everyone thought Sheila was beyond salvation – except her teacher, Torey Hayden. With patience, skill, and abiding love, she fought long and hard to release a haunted little girl from her secret nightmare – and nurture the spark of genius she recognised trapped within Sheila''s silence. This is the remarkable story of their journey together – an odyssey of hope, courage, and inspiring devotion that opened the heart and mind of one lost child to a new world of discovery and joy.

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Get ready for a turbo-charged short read (80 pages) from two of the world’s biggest thriller writers – Karin Slaughter and Lee Child.Jack Reacher and Will TrentTwice the actionTwice the dramaDouble the troubleWill Trent is undercover at Fort Knox. His assignment: to investigate a twenty-two-year-old murder. His suspect''s name: Jack Reacher.Jack Reacher is in Fort Knox on his own mission: to bring down a dangerous criminal ring operating at the heart of America’s military. Except now Will Trent is on the scene.But there’s a bigger conspiracy at play – one that neither the special agent nor the ex-military cop could have anticipated. And the only option is for Jack Reacher and Will Trent to team up and play nicely. If they can…Praise for Karin Slaughter:‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn‘A great writer at the peak of her powers’ Peter James‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly‘Big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody’ Stuart MacBride‘Fiction doesn''t get any better than this’ Jeffery Deaver‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen‘A writer of extraordinary talents’ Kathy ReichsPraise for Lee Child:‘These books are absolutely addictive’ George R. R. Martin‘Great pace, drama, language’ James Patterson‘Jack Reacher is today’s James Bond’ Ken ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this magical, bewitching debut, Molly and Gene Myers'' marriage is on the brink of collapse. Then a child arrives, with a remarkable appearance. Will he bring them together, or tear their whole world apart?Molly and Gene Myers were happy, until tragedy blighted their hopes of children. During the years of darkness and despair, they each put their marriage in jeopardy, but now they are starting to rebuild their fragile bond. Then the Meteor crashes into Amber Grove, devastating the small New England town - and changing their lives for ever. Molly, a nurse, caught up in the thick of the disaster, is given care of a desperately ill patient rescued from the wreckage: a sick boy with a remarkable appearance, an orphan who needs a mother. And soon the whole world will be looking for him. Cory''s arrival has changed everything. And the Myers will do anything to keep him safe.''Part ET, part Wonder, part Snow Child, it has the same combination of science fiction and heart-tugging tenderness that Stephen King does so well'' Grazia''Strong and generous'' Daily Mail''Big-hearted'' Financial Times''Wholly fresh and intensely gripping'' Juliet McKenna

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#1 bestselling authors Preston & Child return with the next book in a series featuring archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson.''A collision between past and present that will leave you breathless'' – LEE CHILDA MUMMY, AN ANCIENT TREASURE, A DANGEROUS MYSTERY.After a shoot-out leaves a senior agent gravely wounded, FBI rookie Corrie Swanson finds herself under investigation. Her supervisor assures her she''s not to blame and the black mark on her record will be cleared in short order. But Corrie finds she cannot shake off an overwhelming feeling of guilt.As a distraction, she takes on a new case involving a fifty-year-old mummified corpse discovered in a hidden enclave at High Lonesome, a long-abandoned New Mexico ghost town. Quickly out of her depth, she realizes she needs the help of her old enemy, archaeologist Nora Kelly. The two women soon uncover a startling truth: the deceased was poisoned, and died clutching a priceless artifact.Can Corrie and Nora solve the mystery of the scorpion''s tail? Or will they – like others before them – die in the attempt?

Objev podobné jako The Scorpion's Tail - Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

People with dementia are uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges of their condition and the features of effective support, but their voices are all too often drowned out in research and debates about policy. It''s time for that to change.Dementia Enquirers is an ambitious and novel programme of work which has tested out what it means for people with dementia to lead research and has developed a new ''driving seat'' approach to co-research.This ground-breaking book features 26 research projects led by groups of people with dementia, supported by group facilitators and academics, to make their voices heard. Topics include giving up driving, GP dementia reviews, living alone with dementia, and using AI platforms such as smart speakers. The book also describes how people with dementia shaped the entire programme, and addressed head-on issues such as ethics approval processes and complex research language.A key read for anyone involved in dementia support, this research brings the voices of people with dementia to the fore to explore their experiences of researching the condition.

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Učebnice Click with Friends 3 je určena pro výuku angličtiny v 5. ročníku základní školy. Jedná se o přepracované vydání původní učebnice Start with Click, které plně odpovídá požadavkům RVP ZV. Materiál je koncipován pro děti, které začínají s angličtinou od 3. třídy.

• Zcela přepracované a aktualizované vydání osvědčené učebnice
• Přesně odpovídá požadavkům Rámcového vzdělávacího programu pro základní vzdělávání
• Určeno speciálně pro děti, které začínají s angličtinou od 3. třídy
• Systematicky rozvíjí klíčové kompetence a jazykové dovednosti

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''Enthralling'' CHLOE GONG''Enchanting'' AMÉLIE WEN ZHAO''Eerie and surreal in all the best ways'' THEA GUANZON''A heroine and a romance you''ll be rooting for until the end'' NISHA J. TULIThe Girl With No Reflection is a lush romantic fantasy debut - perfect for fans of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night and Violet Made of Thorns.A princess. A portal. A prophecy.Ying Yue believed in love . . . once. Yet when she''s chosen to wed the Crown Prince, Ying''s dreams of a fairy tale marriage fall apart. Her husband-to-be is cold and indifferent, confining Ying to her room for reasons he won''t explain. And whispers swirl: of seven other brides who mysteriously disappeared after their own weddings.Left alone with only her reflection for company, Ying begins to see strange things in her mirror. And on the eve of her wedding, she unwittingly tears open a gateway and is pulled into another world. The realm is full of sentient reflections, including the enigmatic Mirror Prince. He is kind and compassionate, unlike his real-world counterpart, and before long Ying falls in love.But soon she discovers that the two worlds have a blood-soaked history, and Ying has a part to play in both. And ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Smart, sexy, and oh-so romantic'' Mary BaloghThey call him the Duke of Murder . . . The gossips whisper that the new Duke of Murdoch is a brute, a murderer, and even worse - a Scot. They say he should never be trusted alone with a woman. But Megan Windham sees in Hamish something different, someone different.No one was fiercer at war than Hamish McHugh, though now the soldier faces a whole new battlefield: a London Season. To make his sisters happy, he''ll take on any challenge - even letting their friend Miss Windham teach him to waltz. Megan isn''t the least bit intimidated by his dark reputation, but Hamish senses that she''s fighting battles of her own. For her, he''ll become the warrior once more, and for her, he might just lose his heart.The sparkling first book in the New York Times bestselling Windham Brides series - perfect for fans of Eloisa James, Tessa Dare and Elizabeth HoytThe Windham Brides series:The Trouble with DukesToo Scot to HandleNo Other Duke Will DoA Rogue of Her OwnPraise for Grace Burrowes: ''Wonderfully funny, moving romance, not to be missed!'' Eloisa James''Sexy heroes, strong heroines, intelligent plots, enchanting love stories...Grace Burrowes''s romances have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The heartwarming and uplifting new Wartime Midwives novel perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Nancy Revell''A rousing tale of integrity and heroism, and an endearing story of a group of women working together'' WOMAN__________Cumbria, 1944: as Christmas comes to Mary Vale, mothers and midwives alike seek a miracle . . .Newly trained midwife Libby is forced to work in the neighbouring villages as well as at the Mother and Baby Home, trying her best to help the many desperate new mums.Meanwhile, Margaret arrives at Mary Vale heartbroken after losing her man and facing having a child alone.Yet it isn''t long before Libby and Margaret discover someone with bigger problems. Beth, along with her young children and desperately ill husband, face eviction from their home just before Christmas.As time starts to run out, so does her hope.But can Libby and Margaret save Beth and her family with a quick-witted plan and some festive magic?After all, it''s Christmas . . . and a time for miracles.__________Praise for Daisy Styles''An absolute joy to read'' Kate Thompson''Will tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere!'' Fiona Ford ''Truly endearing characters'' Annie Murray

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INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''Enthralling '' Chloe Gong''Enchanting'' Amélie Wen ZhaoA princess. A portal. A prophecy.Ying Yue believed in love . . . once. Yet when she''s chosen to wed the Crown Prince, Ying''s dreams of a fairy tale marriage fall apart. Her husband-to-be is cold and indifferent, confining Ying to her room for reasons he won''t explain. And whispers swirl: of seven other brides who mysteriously disappeared after their own weddings.Left alone with only her reflection for company, Ying begins to see strange things in her mirror. And on the eve of her wedding, she unwittingly tears open a gateway and is pulled into another world. The realm is full of sentient reflections, including the enigmatic Mirror Prince. He is kind and compassionate, unlike his real-world counterpart, and before long Ying falls in love.But soon she discovers that the two worlds have a blood-soaked history, and Ying has a part to play in both. And the brides who came before her? By the time they discovered their roles, it was already too late . . .The Girl With No Reflection is a lush romantic fantasy debut - perfect for fans of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Girl With No Reflection - Chow Keshe

A princess. A portal. A prophecy.Ying Yue believed in love . . . once. Yet when she’s chosen to wed the Crown Prince, Ying’s dreams of a fairy tale marriage fall apart. Her husband-to-be is cold and indifferent, confining Ying to her room for reasons he won’t explain. And whispers swirl: of seven other brides who mysteriously disappeared after their own weddings.Left alone with only her reflection for company, Ying begins to see strange things in her mirror. And on the eve of her wedding, she unwittingly tears open a gateway and is pulled into another world. The realm is full of sentient reflections, including the enigmatic Mirror Prince. He is kind and compassionate, unlike his real-world counterpart, and before long Ying falls in love.But soon she discovers that the two worlds have a blood-soaked history, and Ying has a part to play in both. And the brides who came before her? By the time they discovered their roles, it was already too late . . .The Girl With No Reflection is a lush romantic fantasy debut – perfect for fans of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night and Violet Made of Thorns.

Objev podobné jako The Girl With No Reflection - Chow Keshe

What if your child wanted you dead?''I defy you to read the first chapter and not singe your fingers reading all the rest. It’s that compelling. It’s that good.'' David BaldacciJulia is terrified by her daughter''s aggressive behaviour. Lily has changed from an angelic little girl into someone she is afraid to be alone with.What scares Julia most, though, is that she knows why Lily is acting this way, but no-one will believe her. If she is going to help Lily, she will have to find the answers alone, embarking on a search that will take her to the shadowy back streets of Venice.There Julia finds far more than just answers, and uncovers a heartbreaking, long-buried tale of tragedy and devastation. And this discovery has put her in serious danger . . .

Objev podobné jako Playing with Fire - Tess Gerritsen

Pre-order BOLEYN TRAITOR now – Philippa Gregory’s landmark return to the Tudor court, coming Autumn 2025 …The second novel in the bestselling Wideacre Trilogy, a compulsive drama set in the eighteenth century. By Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Virgin’s Lover.The Wideacre estate is bankrupt, the villagers are living in poverty and Wideacre Hall is a smoke-blackened ruin.But in the Dower House two children are being raised in protected innocence. Equal claimants to the inheritance of Wideacre, rivals for the love of the village, they are tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry. Only one can be the favoured child. Only one can inherit the magical understanding between the land and the Lacey family that can make the Sussex village grow green again. Only one can be Beatrice Lacey’s true heir.Sweeping, passionate, unique: ''The Favoured Child'' is the second novel in Philippa Gregory''s bestselling trilogy which began with ''Wideacre'' and concluded with ''Meridon''.

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NEW AND UPDATED EDITIONA magisterial and profoundly perceptive survey of Britain’s post-war role on the global stage, from Suez to Brexit. ''The fullest long-run political and diplomatic narrative yet of Britain’s fateful, tragi-comic road to Brexit.'' DAVID KYNASTON‘An instant classic . . . Stephens is a master of historical codebreaking.’ PETER HENNESSEYAward-winning Financial Times journalist Philip Stephens paints a fascinating portrait of sixty years — from Suez to Brexit — as Britain struggles to reconcile its waning power with its past glory. Drawing on decades of personal contact and interviews with senior politicians and diplomats in Britain, the United States and across the capitals of Europe, Britain Alone is a magisterial and deeply perceptive history of our nation and how we arrived at the state we are in.‘Commanding . . . Rarely if ever, in the history of the British state since 1707, has one half of Britain’s ruling elite committed an act of policy viewed with such absolute contempt by the other half; and rarely has that contempt been expressed with such elegance, such fluency, and such a devastating wealth of supporting detail, as in this mighty survey.’ SCOTSMAN‘Profoundly knowledgeable.’ CHRIS PATTEN‘Compelling.’ LAWRENCE FREEDMAN‘A fascinating history.’ IRISH TIMES‘A magnificent, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A comprehensive study of the New Christian elite of Jewish origin—prominent traders, merchants, bankers and men of letters—between the fifteenth and eighteenth centuriesIn Strangers Within, Francisco Bethencourt provides the first comprehensive history of New Christians, the descendants of Jews forced to convert to Catholicism in late medieval Spain and Portugal. Bethencourt estimates that there were around 260,000 New Christians by 1500—more than half of Iberia’s urban population. The majority stayed in Iberia but a significant number moved throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, coastal Asia and the New World. They established Sephardic communities in North Africa, the Ottoman Empire, Italy, Amsterdam, Hamburg and London. Bethencourt focuses on the elite of bankers, financiers and merchants from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries and the crucial role of this group in global trade and financial services. He analyses their impact on religion (for example, Teresa de Ávila), legal and political thought (Las Casas), science (Amatus Lusitanus), philosophy (Spinoza) and literature (Enríquez Gomez). Drawing on groundbreaking research in eighteen archives and library manuscript departments in six different countries, Bethencourt argues that the liminal position in which the New Christians found themselves explains their rise, economic prowess and cultural innovation. The New Christians created ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha – 448 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá - 448 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Baron de Sigognac, šlechtic z Gaskoňska, žije na svém zchátralém zámku, kterému ironicky říká "Bída" jen se svým starým sluhou, který je současně jeho přítelem, otcem a učitelem šermu. Jednoho dne nabídne potulné herecké společnosti přístřeší před nečasem a seznámí se s jejími členy mimo jiné i s mladinkou Isabel. Ta ho okouzlí natolik, že se rozhodne cestovat s nimi. Po smrti jednoho z herců přebírá Sigognac jeho roli a stává se kapitánem Fracassem. Při tom ochraňuje krásnou Isabel před dotěrnými šlechtici a nejvíce pak před mladým knížetem Moussy de Vallombreusem, který chce Isabel získat a Sigognaca zneškodnit…

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**Winner of the Guardian First Book award**''I know few books, fiction or non-fiction, as compelling as Philip Gourevitch''s account of the Rwandan genocide'' – Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm‘Should be compulsory reading’ – The GuardianIn 1994, the Rwandan government orchestrated a campaign of extermination, in which everyone in the Hutu majority was called upon to murder everyone in the Tutsi minority. Close to a million people were slaughtered in a hundred days, and the rest of the world did nothing to stop it. A year later, journalist Philip Gourevitch went to Rwanda to investigate the most unambiguous genocide since Hitler’s war against the Jews.Hailed by the Guardian as one of the hundred greatest non-fiction books of all time, and now celebrated as part of the Picador Collection, We Wish To Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families is an unforgettable anatomy of Rwanda’s decimation. As riveting as it is moving, it is a profound reckoning with humanity’s betrayal and its perseverance.‘Gourevitch constructs a powerful indictment against international inaction’ – Observer‘Magnificent, terrifying’ – The Irish Times

Objev podobné jako We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families - Philip Gourevitch

'Terrific! With a dynamically deft touch, Philip Gefter chronicles how a uniquely volatile mix of timing, talent, pressure, and passion turned a landscape-altering play into a cinematic detonation. Savor this juicy bit of time travel, because we'll never see the likes of these people and these circumstances again' Steven SoderberghFrom its debut in 1962, Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? was a wild success and a cultural lightning rod. The play transpires over one long, boozy night, laying bare the lies, compromises, and scalding love that have sustained a middle-aged couple through decades of marriage.It scandalised critics but magnetised audiences. Then, Hollywood took a colossal gamble on Albee's sophisticated play and won. Co-starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, the sensational 1966 film won five Oscars.How this scorching play became a movie classic-surviving censorship attempts, its creators' inexperience, and its stars' own tumultuous marriage, is one of the most riveting stories in all of cinema. Acclaimed author Philip Gefter traces Woolf from its hushed origins in Greenwich Village, through its tormented production process, to its explosion onto screens and permanent place in the canon of cinematic marriages. He explores how two couples - one fictional, one all too real - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Cocktails with George and Martha - Philip Gefter

When was the last time you spoke to a stranger? In our cities, we barely acknowledge one another on public transport, even as rates of loneliness skyrocket. Online, we carefully curate who we interact with. In our politics, we are increasingly consumed by a fear of people we've never met. But what if strangers, long believed to be the cause of many of our problems, were actually the solution? In The Power of Strangers, Joe Keohane discovers the surprising benefits that come from talking to strangers, examining how even passing interactions can enhance empathy, happiness and cognitive development, ease loneliness and isolation, and root us in the world, deepening our sense of belonging. Warm, witty, erudite and profound, this deeply researched book will make you reconsider how you perceive and approach strangers, showing you how talking to strangers isn't just not a way to live, it's a way to survive.

Objev podobné jako The Power of Strangers - Keohane Joe