all the bright places 9780141357034
All the Bright Places (9780141357034)
Kniha - anglicky Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's recent death. When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it's unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the 'natural wonders' of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It's only with Violet that Finch can be himself - a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who's not such a freak after all. And it's only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet's world grows, Finch's begins to shrink. An intense, gripping YA novel, perfect for fans of John Green, Jay Asher, Rainbow Rowell, Gayle Forman and Jenny...
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All the Bright Places - Jennifer Nivenová
Now a major Netflix film starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith.A compelling and beautiful story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who s drawn to death.Theodore Finch tries to look for good things in the world, even if sometimes he doesn t always find them. Violet Markey exists for the future, counting the days until she can escape her Indiana town and its painful memories of her sister.When they meet on the ledge of a tower, what might have been their end turns into their beginning.It s only with Violet that Finch can truly be himself - a funny guy who actually wants to experience the joy in life.And when Violet s with Finch, she forgets to wish away the days and starts to live them.But as Violet s world grows, Finch s begins to shrink. He s trying to cling on to his bright places, but will it be enough this time? If you re looking for the next The Fault in Our Stars, this is it Guardian This book is amazing - I couldn t put it down Zoe Sugg aka Zoella A searingly honest and heartbreakingly poignant tale about the power and beauty of love Heat Sparkling Entertainment Weekly
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All the Bright Places (0385755910)
Kniha - 416 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him. Violet Markey lives for the future, counting the days until graduation, when she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief in the wake of her sister's recent death.When Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of the bell tower at school, it's unclear who saves whom. And when they pair up on a project to discover the 'natural wonders' of their state, both Finch and Violet make more important discoveries: It's only with Violet that Finch can be himself - a weird, funny, live-out-loud guy who's not such a freak after all. And it's only with Finch that Violet can forget to count away the days and start living them. But as Violet's world grows, Finch's begins to shrink. How far will Violet go to save the boy she has come to love?An intense, gripping...
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All the Bright Places - Jennifer Nivenová
Now a major film starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith on Netflix. A compelling and beautiful story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who wants to die. Theodore Finch constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself, but each time something good stops him.Violet Markey exists for the future, counting the days until she can escape her Indiana town and her aching grief for her late sister.When they meet on the ledge of a tower, what might have been their end turns into their beginning. It s only with Violet that Finch can truly be himself - a funny guy who s able to find the joy in life.And when Violet s with Finch, she forgets to count away the days and starts to live them. But as Violet s world grows, Finch s begins to shrink. He s trying to cling on to all the good things in his life, but will it be enough this time? If you re looking for the next The Fault in Our Stars, this is it - Guardian This book is amazing - I couldn t put it down - Zoe Sugg A searingly honest and heartbreakingly poignant tale about the power and beauty of love - Heat Sparkling - Entertainment Weekly
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Holding Up the Universe - Jennifer Nivenová
From the author of the New York Times bestseller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone - and love someone - for who they truly are. Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed America s Fattest Teen . But no one s taken the time to look past her weight to get to see who she really is. Since her mum s death, she s been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now, Libby s ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for EVERY POSSIBILITY LIFE HAS TO OFFER. I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything. Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin too. Yes, he s got swagger, but he s also mastered the art of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a secret: he can t recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He s the guy who can re-engineer and rebuild anything, but he can t understand what s going on with the inner workings of his own brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don t get too close to anyone. Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game which lands them in group counseling, Libby and Jack are both angry, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world - theirs and yours. Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are - and seeing them right back. Praise for All the Bright Places: If you re looking for the next The Fault in Our Stars - this is it Guardian [A] heartbreaking love story about two funny, fragile, and wildly damaged high school kids Entertainment Weekly A do-not-miss for fans of Eleanor Park and The Fault in Our Stars, and basically anyone who can breathe Justine Magazine At the heart - a big one - of All the Bright Places lies a charming love story about this unlikely and endearing pair of broken teenagers The New York Times Book Review.
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The Last Wish List - Jacqueline Silvester
Dash Lily meets P.S. I Love You in a life‑affirming rom‑com about seizing your chance and learning to love. Scream into the void Do something that scares you Fall in love . . . ? When Nadia’s best friend Lizzy dies, she leaves her last wish list – 16 wild and random things to do to help her get over her grief. Every item on the list feels impossible without Lizzy, especially finding a way to meet their favourite megastar.Nadia’s quest takes her to America where, grieving and alone, she meets Fran, a boy with a big heart and an empty home. Setting out on the road trip of a lifetime along Route 66, the two make an odd couple. But with fate having thrown them together can they help each other find what they’re looking for? A beautiful, swooning debut following the road trip of a lifetime for fans of You #39;ve Reached Sam, Girl in Pieces and John Green, exploring friendship, grief, freedom, and the rush of first love. Praise for The Last Wish List: #39;The Last Wish List is a beautiful, buoyant roadmap to the heart. I fell in love, cried my heart out, and swooned over Jacqueline Silvester’s gorgeous prose, and afterward I felt ready to take on the world #39; Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All the Bright Places #39;Joyful, tender, and achingly romanic, this is a love letter to all the fearless, hopeful, starry-eyed teenage dreamers #39; Simon James Green, bestselling author of This Book is Gay #39;A joyous, swoony road trip that tackles grief, healing and new hope #39; Wren James, award-winning author of Last Seen Online #39;A genuine, compassionate, and deeply-felt exploration of grief and healing. Silvester writes with an open heart about the pain of loss and about the long, sun-drenched, and unexpected road we sometimes have to take to find our way back to hope. #39; Cecilia Vinesse, author of Seven Days of You #39;Heartbreaking and uplifting in equal measure, a beautiful story of friendship, loss and healing. #39; Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead
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The Words We Keep - Erin Stewart
A beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of friendship and art, perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow #39;s Girl in Pieces and Jennifer Niven’s All the Bright Places. #39;Gorgeous and deeply touching. #39; – Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and You #39;d Be Home Now #39;Wild, beautiful, and free. The Words We Keep is a poetic page turner. A raw, relatable story of mental illness, romance, and the power of love. #39; – Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places It’s been two months since the Night on the Bathroom Floor – when Lily found her sister, Alice, hurting herself. Now Alice is coming home after treatment and it’s getting harder for Lily to outrun the compulsive thoughts she #39;s having. Meeting Micah, a guy with a troubled past of his own, the pair embark on a poetry project that helps Lily to see that the words she’s been holding back, desperately want to break through. But what will Micah think if he finds out who she really is? #39;A sprawling, engrossing read #39; – Kirkus Reviews #39;A luminous exploration into the restorative power of love and art. #39; – Jeff Zentner, Morris Award–winning author of In the Wild Light
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Only for the Holidays - Abiola Bello
The Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday for fans of Laurie Gilmore and Evie Woods in this fake dating romance about a city girl and country boy’s lives colliding at Christmas. The perfect gift for romance lovers. City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive period. She’s on a break with her boyfriend and the last thing she wants to do is spend Christmas away from London. Arriving at Saiyan Hedge Farm, Tia takes an instant disliking to it. She falls in horse manure, is chased by sheep and the Wi-Fi sucks. How is she meant to stalk her ex now and concoct a foolproof plan to win him back? Country boy Quincy Parker and his family run the farm, and this year they’ve been selected to host the biggest event in the town #39;s calendar – the Winter Ball. Preparations are underway, and Quincy is working around the clock to make it a success. The only problem is, he’s told everyone he has a date to the ball, when in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth. At first, Tia and Quincy don’t see eye to eye, until they realise they both have something to gain by pretending to be a couple. But when a snowstorm threatens to cancel the Winter Ball, their fake relationship is put to the test. Will Tia and Quincy be able to keep up the pretence and save the day, or will real feelings get in the way? PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO #39;S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry ‘Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you #39;ll fall head over heels for.’ Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places ‘I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.’ Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns ‘A wonderfully warm love story.’ Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways ‘A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead
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The Magpie Society 01: One for Sorrow (0241402352)
Kniha - autor Zoe Sugg; Amy McCulloch, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "A nail-biting page turner written with cinematic sparkle" - Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All The Bright Places "The perfect read for teens" - Glamour UK "Think Serial at Malory Towers" - Katie Lowe, author of The Furies A STUDENT FOUND DEAD ON THE BEACH. A WEB OF UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. SOMEONE POISED TO STRIKE AGAIN. Illumen Hall is a boarding school of tradition and achievement. But tragedy strikes when the body of a student is discovered on the beach - and on her back is an elaborate tattoo of a magpie. For new student Audrey, it is just another strange and unsettling thing about her new surroundings, along with the secrets the school seems to hide and its weird obsession with magpies. For her roommate Ivy, the death of her friend Lola is just one thing she desperately wants to get past - and having a new student asking questions and cluttering up her...
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The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow - Amy McCullochová, Zoe Suggová
A nail-biting page turner written with cinematic sparkle - Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All The Bright Places Think Serial at Malory Towers - Katie Lowe, author of The FuriesWelcome to the Magpie Society...Tragedy has struck Illumen Hall, a prestigious boarding school of tradition and achievement. The body of student Lola Radcliffe is discovered on the beach, and on her back someone has tattooed an elaborate magpie.For new student Audrey, it s just another strange and unsettling thing about her new surroundings. For her roommate Ivy, the death of her friend Lola is something she s desperate to get past - and Audrey s presence isn t helping. But the two girls are thrown together when a mysterious podcast airs, with a sinister headline: I KNOW WHO KILLED LOLA. AND ONE OF YOU IS NEXT.This edition includes the spine-chilling first chapter of THE MAGPIE SOCIETY: TWO FOR JOY.
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda - Becky Albertalli
Love, Victor is now a major TV series on Dinsey+, set in the world of the hit film Love, Simon The beloved, award-winning novel is now a major motion picture starring 13 Reasons Why s Katherine Langford and Everything, Everything s Nick Robinson. ----------Straight people should have to come out too. And the more awkward it is, the better. Simon Spier is sixteen and trying to work out who he is - and what he s looking for. But when one of his emails to the very distracting Blue falls into the wrong hands, things get all kinds of complicated.Because, for Simon, falling for Blue is a big deal ...It s a holy freaking huge awesome deal.----------Praise for Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda: Worthy of Fault in Our Stars-level obsession. Entertainment Weekly I love you, SIMON. I LOVE YOU! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book. Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All the Bright Places
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We Are All Constellations - Amy Beashel
A heartbreaking but hope-filled tale about the stories we tell ourselves to survive from the author of The Sky is MineA heartbreaking and hope-filled tale about the stories we tell ourselves to survive for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Jennifer Niven. From the author of the Carnegie Medal nominated The Sky is Mine. You are strong. You are brave. You are not alone. Seventeen-year-old Iris is happy. She s fearless, she s strong. She is everything but a girl who lost her mum. But Iris s dad and step-mum have been keeping a secret. One big enough to unravel her. Only the magnetic Órla can provide an escape, until things get...complicated. As Iris questions who she is, it becomes clear she can t run away from grief. What happens when someone who has never faced up to the darkness lets it in? This poignant YA story of long-frozen grief and gradual self-discovery is slyly funny, romantic and filled with unlikely beauty. Guardian ‘This beautiful book will floor you and deserves to be on every shelf, everywhere.’ Kathleen Glasgow, author of Girl in Pieces ‘I am in complete and utter love with everything Amy Beashel writes, but this one may just be my favourite.’ Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places
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The Love Dare - Abiola Bello
Can a dare made at Notting Hill Carnival turn into true love? He’s All That meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days in this trope-filled sizzling summer romance, perfect for fans of Joya Goffney and Lynn Painter. Popular girl Eva Òjó is used to boys falling for her without her even trying. So when her friend dares her to dance with a random guy at Notting Hill Carnival, she meets Saint. Comic obsessed Saint Rowe-Falade thinks Eva is cute, but he #39;s not interested in her in that way. He’d rather get lost in stories than look for romance. When Eva’s birthday party gets out of control and causes damage to her dad’s beloved car, her friends set the ultimate dare: get Saint to take her on one date and they’ll help her pay to fix her dad’s car. Operation fall-in-love-with-Eva is set in motion and Eva makes it her mission to make Saint fall head over heels. But just as Saint starts to warm to Eva, and her own feelings towards him grow, Saint finds out about the dare. Can Eva convince Saint she’s truly into him, or has she lost him for good?PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO #39;S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: ‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry ‘Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you #39;ll fall head over heels for.’ Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places ‘I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.’ Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns ‘A wonderfully warm love story.’ Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways ‘A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead
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All The Broken Places - John Boyne
From the author of the globally bestselling, multi-million-copy classic, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, comes its astonishing and powerful sequel. Gretel Fernsby is a quiet woman leading a quiet life.She doesn t talk about her escape from Germany seventy years ago or the dark post-war years in France with her mother. Most of all, she doesn t talk about her father, the commandant of one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps. But when a young family moves into the apartment below her, Gretel can t help but befriend their little boy, Henry, though his presence brings back painful memories.One night, she witnesses a violent argument between his parents, which threatens to disturb her hard-won peace. For the second time in her life, Gretel is given the chance to save a young boy. To do so would allay her guilt, grief and remorse, but it will also force her to reveal her true identity.Will she make a different choice this time, whatever the cost to herself?
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All the Wrong Places
National BestsellerFour women--friends, family, rivals--turn to online dating for companionship, only to run afoul of a tech-savvy killer using an app to target his victims in this thriller from New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding.A husband s death, a difficult divorce, a brutal dumping, dissatisfaction with a boring relationship: for various reasons, four women turn to the app Mr. Right Now, hoping to right-swipe their way to love and happiness. Paige and Heather are cousins, locked in a lifelong rivalry that recently culminated in Heather taking Paige s boyfriend for herself, although now Heather isn t quite sure she wants him. Paige s mother, Joan, is trying to get back on her feet after the death of the love of her life two years ago. And Paige s longtime friend, Chloe, is trying to replace an abusive ex-husband as soon as the divorce papers are signed. Together, the women are navigating the choppy waters of online dating, until one of them unwittingly makes a date with a killer, starting the clock on a race to save her life. Joy Fielding has written a complex, electrifying thriller about friendship, jealousy and passion--a deadly combination.
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Peter Rabbit: The Great Outdoors Treasure Hunt - POTTER BEATRIX
Join Peter Rabbit and his sisters as they help tidy-up the forest, in this sweet lift-the-flap adventure!Peter Rabbit and his sisters wake up to discover a storm has blown through their forest! When they go outside they soon realise everyone s things are missing and in all the wrong places and someone has to find and return all of the missing items to their rightful place!Will Peter and his sisters be able to tidy-up the forest before Mrs. Rabbit returns from the market?This brand new story has lots of fun flaps for little hands to lift as they help return all the missing items to their rightful forest friends. With a gentle narrative and beautiful forest setting, this is the perfect tale to encourage little ones to help their loved ones.Discover more Peter Rabbit lift-the-flap stories:Peter Rabbit: The Bedtime Bunny HuntPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: The Great Big Easter Egg Hunt
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The Hobbit Encyclopedia - Damien Bador, Dominique Vigot, Coralie Potot, Vivien Stocker
Delve into Middle-earth, decipher the Dwarves’ alphabet and more, with this indispensable and comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.This wide-ranging encyclopedia covers all the characters, places, and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced the world of Middle-earth, highlighting the legendary sources from which Tolkien took inspiration.With rich illustrations of action scenes and characters, this encyclopedia has in-depth entries on such subjects as: The ArkenstoneAzog and BolgDragonsElvishFaërieGirionLake-townPipes and pipe-weedThe Quest of EreborWasterlandsThe prequel to The Lord of the Rings (1954), The Hobbit (1937) is an extraordinarily rich work that first introduced us to the world of Middle-earth, and sets up the fantasy world that would be built upon at greater length in Tolkien’s later books. Peter Jackson s trilogy of films based on this single work has helped to create a whole new generation of Tolkien fans.This is the quintessential read for any Tolkien fan, young or old. It also acts as a base reference for those who have newly stepped into Tolkien’s world. With a Middle-earth-age period style, this visually appealing guide can be leafed through by topic or read cover to cover.
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The Women in the Shadows - Harriet Fox
The world s most famous unsolved serial killer mystery, told from the perspective of a gang of women. PRE-ORDER NOW! I wasn t really sure there were any more takes to be had on the story of Jack the ripper. But I was wrong. Reader reviewââââLondon, 1888. A monster prowls the gaslit streets, and the police are looking in all the wrong places, at all the wrong suspects. But three women refuse to stay silent.Emma, the chief detectiveâ ™s sharp-witted wife, sees the investigation failing. Maggie, a private investigator, exposes menâ ™s darkest secrets. Bet, a police station cleaner, overhears what others ignore.Together, they form an alliance to hunt down the killer dubbed Jack the Ripper. But as the women weave through the slums, brothels, and smoke-filled parlours of Londonâ ™s underworld, they uncover corruption more sinister than they ever imagined.The city belonged to men â “ until now.Readers are hooked by The Women in the Shadows: A fantastic reimaging ââââ I canâ ™t even begin to describe how many Jack the Ripper books Iâ ™ve read. But there are no books like this, and Iâ ™m so in love with the premise of it ââââ If Emma, Bet and Maggie popped up again in some other historical mysteryâ ¦ I would not be mad. I would in fact be asking the bookseller to take my money. ââââ This book grabbed me from the start and I couldn t stop reading ââââ
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The Lost Girl of Astor Street - Stephanie Morrill
To most people, Piper Sail looks like a rich girl with little potential, but she surprises everyone, including herself, when she starts investigating her best friend’s disappearance. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Maureen Johnson, The Lost Girl of Astor Street combines the allure of Jazz Age Chicago with a twisting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.Lydia has vanished. Lydia, who’s never broken any rules, except falling in love with the wrong boy. Lydia, who’s been Piper’s best friend since they were children. Lydia, who never even said goodbye.Convinced the police are looking in all the wrong places, eighteen-year-old Piper Sail begins her own investigation into Lydia’s disappearance. With the reluctant help of a handsome young detective, Piper searches for answers in the dark underbelly of 1924 Chicago. Did Lydia get abducted by one of the city’s most notorious gangsters? Or does the trail lead back to their own affluent neighborhood?“Morrill has a keen eye for historical details and setting, making Jazz Age Chicago Piper’s invisible yet omnipresent sidekick. A…well-crafted historical whodunit.” -Kirkus ReviewsPiper must decide if she’s willing to risk her life to find out the truth.
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The Problem of Life - Mark Clark
Compelling answers to your biggest questions about life.The Western world faces unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Despite advancements in wealth, knowledge, and longevity of life, many feel their lives lack significance, leading to a deep longing for fulfillment and happiness. In The Problem of Life, author Mark Clark recounts a pivotal moment when he mistakenly informed a woman of her husband s death. This profound mistake taught him invaluable lessons about existence and purpose. He argues that our relentless pursuit of money, family, and friendships--while important--often distract us from what truly matters, leaving us disenchanted.What if we could address this inner ache? What if we could discover our true place in the world?In this final book of a trilogy which began with The Problem of God, Clark presents 11 practical principles to help us flourish. He explores foundational topics like our origins, identity, and the meaning of suffering while drawing from biblical theology, psychology, and engaging stories, like:His battle with Tourette Syndrome and how it made him a better preacher and person.How he accidentally saved a woman from killing herself.Why scientists and tennis players agree that the cultural conversation about gender is all backward.Why your view on Sea World may predict your level of anxiety.What the dramatic events surrounding a false missile alert in Hawaii in 2018 have to do with you. The Problem of Life illustrates how we may be looking in all the wrong places for joy, contentment, and satisfaction and points us toward God as the remedy for our brokenness.
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Lost Souls at the Neptune Inn
When an elusive Southern stranger arrives in 1960s New Rochelle, three generations of women are forever changed. When the heart finds its home, anything is possible. Geraldine, Emilia Mae, and Alice Wingo couldn #39;t be more different from each other. Geraldine is a fiery beauty, turning heads while running the local bakery with her devoted husband, Earle-but she never quite takes to motherhood. Her daughter, Emilia Mae, spends her life chasing her mother #39;s affection and goes looking for love in all the wrong places. So when she gives birth to her own daughter, Alice-the girl with the quick laugh and music running through her veins-she vows to do things differently. Then, Dillard Fox, a handsome stranger with a Southern drawl sails into town, bringing with him a gentle warmth that draws in all three of the Wingo women. Emilia Mae, never thinking she #39;d find true love, builds the kind of happy life with Dillard that neither of them ever expected. Geraldine slowly learns to be kinder to her difficult daughter, and young Alice may have found the father figure she always wanted. But everyone has their secrets, and the one that Dillard has been carrying all of these years threatens to upend their idyllic family. Over the course of their lives, these three women navigate their relationships with each other and the changing world around them. Filled with Carter #39;s characteristic wit, this charming, wise novel is a paean to love-any way you can find it.
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The Black Pool - Tim MacGabhann
An unforgettable, freewheeling masterclass Michael Magee, Nero Book Award-winning author of Close to Home Electric... It s a breath of fresh air, in a world of packaged and marketed versions of ourselves, to see raw pain and perseverance Daily Mirror Funny, nerve-wracking and utterly compelling Colin Barrett, Booker Prize-longlisted author of Wild Houses Extraordinary... A writer with a rare gift. I feel changed by it Belinda McKeon, author of Solace I was floored by the power and beauty of this book Donal Ryan, author of The Queen of Dirt Island A reading experience of the highest order Wendy Erskine, author of Dance Move Extraordinary Lisa McInerney, Women s Prize for Fiction-winning author of The Glorious HeresiesA raw and powerful memoir of addiction and recovery, across three continents and multiple drugs, from early childhood through adulthood.Following an obsessive mind trying (and failing) to find relief, The Black Pool is a gripping thrill-ride through violent, chaotic underworlds. Tracing the roots of an illness through the failures of youth and adolescence and finally back to childhood, it s about all the wrong places where addicts look for transcendence - from work, to relationships, to writing, to anger.It shows what happens when everything falls apart. It shows us rock bottom and the start of the journey to recovery from there. It s a memoir shot full of holes and shocking clarities. And towards the end, it achieves something like serenity - something like recovery. Raw and powerful Irish Times, Books to look out for in 2025 A vibrant, darkly humorous writer Irish Independent, Non-fiction highlights for 2025 A gripping and personal story of addiction Irish Examiner, 2025 Books to Read Unflinchingly honest, heart-wrenching and life-affirming RTÉ, 10 books we re looking forward to reading in 2025
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Love from the Crayons - Drew Daywalt
Celebrate Valentineâ ™s Day â “ and love â “ with the number 1 bestselling Crayons!Love is yellow and orange.Because love is sunny and warm.Discover all the bright colours and subtle shades of love with this charming new book, featuring everyoneâ ™s favourite colouring crew.The perfect gift for that special someone on Valentineâ ™s Day â “ or any day of the year â “ and a must-have for fans of The Crayons.
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The Keepsake Quilters - Felicity Hayes-McCoy
A page-turner ... I adored it Joanna Lumley An absolute joy to read! Carmel Harrington A heart-warming tale of love, loss and hope Roisin Meaney A fascinating generational saga ... beautifully written Patricia ScanlanOne family. Three generations. And the threads that bind them together ...Ambitious TV producer Penny has always been a planner. She knows exactly what her future looks like - until anunexpected pregnancy forces her to rethink everything, especially her relationship with the baby s father.Penny s mum Val raised her alone and always taught her daughter to be independent. So why is Penny pushing Val away now, when she needs her more than ever?To help heal this rift, Marguerite, Val s recently widowed mother, joins Val in sewing together a keepsake quilt for the baby. But as the quilt takes shape, memories surface, and all three women begin to discover more about each other than they ever could have imagined. As the arrival of their new family member approaches, will they finally realise that maybe they ve been looking for happiness in all the wrong places? Warm, funny and full of heart Claudia Carroll A beautifully crafted story, I loved it Mary Kennedy
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The Silence Seeker - Ben Morley
When a family seeking asylum moves next door to Joe s family, Joe believes their son is looking for silence, and brings him to all the quietest places in the city to find peace.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: The Best Bear in all the World - Brian Sibley, Willis Jeanne, Paul Bright, Kate Saunders
Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this 100th Anniversary rangeâ ™s paperback edition of the official sequel to the beloved classic children s stories by A.A.Milne.â ˜There you are,â ™ said Pooh to Piglet, â ˜didnâ ™t I say all along there was nothing to worry about? Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved friends for adventures across the seasons in the Hundred Acre Wood, in this stunning 100th anniversary rangeâ ™s hardback edition.Four highly acclaimed authors â “ Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis â “ transport you to the Hundred Acre Wood where you will meet mythical creatures, mysterious new friends (and foes), and a peculiar type of sauce. Theyâ ™re the kind of adventures that just seem to happen in the Hundred Acre Wood.This 100th anniversary rangeâ ™s paperback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard.This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearThe nationâ ™s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milneâ ™s classic childrenâ ™s stories â “ featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself â “ are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youâ ™re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: The Best Bear in all the World - Brian Sibley, Willis Jeanne, Paul Bright, Kate Saunders
Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this 100th Anniversary hardback edition of the official sequel to the beloved classic children s stories by A.A.Milne.â ˜There you are,â ™ said Pooh to Piglet, â ˜didnâ ™t I say all along there was nothing to worry about? Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved friends for adventures across the seasons in the Hundred Acre Wood, in this stunning 100th anniversary rangeâ ™s hardback edition.Four highly acclaimed authors â “ Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis â “ transport you to the Hundred Acre Wood where you will meet mythical creatures, mysterious new friends (and foes), and a peculiar type of sauce. Theyâ ™re the kind of adventures that just seem to happen in the Hundred Acre Wood.This special 100th Anniversary range s hardback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard.This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearThe nationâ ™s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milneâ ™s classic childrenâ ™s stories â “ featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself â “ are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youâ ™re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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Winnie the Pooh: The Best Bear in all the World - Brian Sibley, Willis Jeanne, Paul Bright, Kate Saunders
Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this official sequel to the beloved classic children s stories by A.A.Milne.With brand-new stories from some of the most beloved children s authors writing today: Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis â “ each transports you back into the Hundred Acre Wood for more adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved gang.This paperback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard.This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearThe nationâ ™s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milneâ ™s classic childrenâ ™s stories â “ featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself â “ are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youâ ™re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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Winnie the Pooh: The Best Bear in all the World - Brian Sibley, Willis Jeanne, Paul Bright, Kate Saunders
Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this official sequel to the beloved classic children s stories by A.A.Milne.With brand-new stories from some of the most beloved children s authors writing today: Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis â “ each transports you back into the Hundred Acre Wood for more adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the beloved gang.This hardback edition features gorgeous illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished decorations by E.H.Shepard.This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect for bedtime reading with ages five and up.Do you own all the classic Pooh titles?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearThe nationâ ™s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milneâ ™s classic childrenâ ™s stories â “ featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself â “ are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youâ ™re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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Revolutionary Roads : Searching for the War That Made America Independent...and All the Places It Could Have Gone Terribly Wrong
In the ride-along tradition of Sarah Vowell, Tony Horwitz and Bill Bryson, this insightful history revisits the pivotal figures and key turning points of the American Revolutionary War. Revolutionary Roads takes readers on a time-traveling adventure through the crucial places American independence was won and might have been lost. You’ll ride shotgun with Bob Thompson as he puts more than 20,000 miles on his car, not to mention his legs; walks history-shaping battlefields from Georgia to Quebec; and hangs out with passionate lovers of revolutionary history whose vivid storytelling and deep knowledge of their subject enrich his own. Braiding these elements together into a wonderfully entertaining whole – and with a reporter’s abiding concern for getting the story straight – he has written an American Revolution book like no other. The Revolutionary War is one of the greatest stories in all history, an eight-year epic filled with self-sacrificing heroes, self-interested villains, and, more interestingly, all the shades of complex humanity in between. It boasts large-scale gambles that sometimes paid off but usually didn’t, as well as countless tiny, fraught tipping points like a misunderstood order in a South Carolina cow pasture that could have altered the course of the war. The drama is magnified when you consider what was at stake: the fate of a social and political experiment that would transform the world. Yet we don’t know this story as well as we should, or how easily the ending could have changed.
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The Bright Ages - Gabriele Matthew, David M. Perry
The beauty and levity that Perry and Gabriele have captured in this book are what I think will help it to become a standard text for general audiences for years to come….The Bright Ages is a rare thing—a nuanced historical work that almost anyone can enjoy reading.”—Slate Incandescent and ultimately intoxicating. —The Boston GlobeA lively and magisterial popular history that refutes common misperceptions of the European Middle Ages, showing the beauty and communion that flourished alongside the dark brutality—a brilliant reflection of humanity itself.The word “medieval” conjures images of the “Dark Ages”—centuries of ignorance, superstition, stasis, savagery, and poor hygiene. But the myth of darkness obscures the truth; this was a remarkable period in human history. The Bright Ages recasts the European Middle Ages for what it was, capturing this 1,000-year era in all its complexity and fundamental humanity, bringing to light both its beauty and its horrors. The Bright Ages takes us through ten centuries and crisscrosses Europe and the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa, revisiting familiar people and events with new light cast upon them. We look with fresh eyes on the Fall of Rome, Charlemagne, the Vikings, the Crusades, and the Black Death, but also to the multi-religious experience of Iberia, the rise of Byzantium, and the genius of Hildegard and the power of queens. We begin under a blanket of golden stars constructed by an empress with Germanic, Roman, Spanish, Byzantine, and Christian bloodlines and end nearly 1,000 years later with the poet Dante—inspired by that same twinkling celestial canopy—writing an epic saga of heaven and hell that endures as a masterpiece of literature today. The Bright Ages reminds us just how permeable our manmade borders have always been and of what possible worlds the past has always made available to us. The Middle Ages may have been a world “lit only by fire” but it was one whose torches illuminated the magnificent rose windows of cathedrals, even as they stoked the pyres of accused heretics. The Bright Ages contains an 8-page color insert.
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YANKEE CANDLE Classic střední All is Bright 411 g (5038580084771)
Svíčka - vonná, skleněná nádoba Yankee Candle Classic patří mezi světovou špičku na poli aromatizovaných svíček. Její vůně je natolik jedinečná a intenzivní, že si ji okamžitě oblíbíte. Svíčka Yankee Candle nbsp;Classic All is Bright je vyrobena z nejkvalitnějších surovin a z čistě přírodních vonných výtažků. Ručně tvarovaný knot, moderní design a dlouhá životnost zajistí, že váš domov bude provoněn tou nejkrásnější vůní, která nadchne rodinné příslušníky a ohromí vaše návštěvy. Klíčové vlastnosti svíčky Yankee Candle nbsp;Classic All is Bright střední 411 gSvíčka s jedinečnou vůníIntenzivní aroma provoní celý bytS dobou hoření až 90 hodinVyrobena z kvalitních surovin a čistě přírodních výtažkůYankee Candle nbsp;Classic s ručně tvarovaným knotemModerní design a praktické balení ve skleSe slavnostní vůní citrusů a hřejivého pižma Nechte se unášet intenzivní vůníYankee Candle nbsp;Classic nbsp;All is Bright vás okouzlí svojí...
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The Bright Family: Vacation - Gabe Soria
The Brights are back in their second out-of-this-world graphic novel! From Epic Originals, The Bright Family series teaches heartfelt lessons about conflict resolution, cooperation, and the importance of family in all its forms. The Brights are back in their second out-of-this-world graphic novel! From Epic Originals, The Bright Family series teaches heartfelt lessons about conflict resolution, cooperation, and the importance of family in all its forms. After searching for each other throughout the multiverse and repairing their interdimensional portals together, the Bright family is ready for a vacation! But relaxing days riding water slides and eating space ramen are put on hold when the portal drops them deep in the jungle on an unknown planet rather than at the door of the luxury resort. Told through multigenerational storytelling, the Brights are about to figure out that space travel is a lot like space ramen: It always leaves adventurers wanting more.Includes One Birthday in Time, a bonus Bright Family tale outside the main plot line that #39;s a true moment of delight for readers.
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The Bright Sword - Lev Grossman
For anyone who’s ever craved a seat at the Round Table. Utterly enchanting. REBECCA YARROS A beautifully written, suitably weird, very human take on King Arthur that feels both modern and ancient. JOE ABERCROMBIE The Bright Sword, joins 1,400 years of storytelling and resoundingly earns its place among the best of Arthurian tales KIERSTEN WHITE A breathtaking tale that honors past iterations while producing something entirely unexpected PUBLISHER S WEEKLY_______________No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy returns with a triumphant reimagining of the King Arthur legend for the new millennium.When gifted young knight Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a place on the Round Table, he quickly discovers that he’s too late:The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table are left. And the survivors aren’t the heroes of legend either, like Lancelot or Gawain. They’re the oddballs of the Round Table, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthur’s fool, who was knighted as a joke.They’re joined by Nimue, who was Merlin’s apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. But it’s up to them to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance, even as God abandons Britain and the fairies and old gods are returning, led by Morgan le Fay. They must reclaim Excalibur and make this ruined world whole again.But first they’ll have to solve the mystery of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell. The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is a story about imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, who are looking for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves. __________‘Compulsively readable and expertly told.Lev Grossman transports the reader with such assurance and finesse. Just pick it up and lose yourself inside these pages. You won’t want to leave until the tale is done.’ VICTOR LAVALLE, author of The Changeling and Lone Women‘Breathlessly weaves themes of faith, duty, and selfhood with a classic sword-and-sorcery adventure - this is why we read fantasy.’ AVA REID, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning Breathtaking PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘Lev Grossman’s fresh new Arthurian legend is this year’s must-read novel’ FORBES ‘Lev Grossman’s new novel, “The Bright Sword,” joins 1,400 years of storytelling and resoundingly earns its place among the best of Arthurian tales.’ THE NEW YORK TIMES‘A lively, gripping new epic in which the dreamy magic of the medieval romance is refreshed and made newly relevant for today.’ THE GUARDIAN
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The Bright Side - Sumit Paul-Choudhury
A GUARDIAN BOOK TO READ IN 2025 A truly inspirational and beautiful book with a powerful and timely message for today s society - JIM AL-KHALILIOptimism, irrational though it might be, is central to the human psyche: it seems to give us an advantage both in everyday life and in the evolutionary race.What does Ernest Shackleton s Antarctic expedition have in common with the chicken that crossed the road? Or James Baldwin s campaign for civil rights with the development of AI? Or even Crossrail and George Bush s mission accomplished ?The Bright Side makes a vital and transformative new argument: that optimism is not only the natural state of humanity, but an essential one. Without optimism we would never have survived the unpredictable - and often hostile - world we evolved into. Yet optimism is not reserved for times of extremity. Its benefits manifest throughout our everyday lives: our relationships, careers, bodies and minds. And it will play a critical role in overcoming the challenges of the twenty-first century.In this book, astrophysicist-turned-journalist Sumit-Paul Choudhury offers practical suggestions on what it really takes to be an optimist today and, in doing so, provides a powerful manifesto for hope and a much-needed new perspective on our prospects. He shows how, by embracing action, imagination and possibility, we can find a path to the bright side, even - perhaps especially - when the future seems dark.Both realistic and revolutionary, The Bright Side is a guidebook for troubled times that will make you re-evaluate your habits and outlook.
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The Bright Side - Sumit Paul-Choudhury
A GUARDIAN BOOK TO READ IN 2025 A WATERSTONES BEST PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOK OF 2025 A truly inspirational and beautiful book with a powerful and timely message for today s society - JIM AL-KHALILIOptimism, irrational though it might be, is central to the human psyche: it seems to give us an advantage both in everyday life and in the evolutionary race.What does Ernest Shackleton s Antarctic expedition have in common with the chicken that crossed the road? Or James Baldwin s campaign for civil rights with the development of AI? Or even Crossrail and George Bush s mission accomplished ?The Bright Side makes a vital and transformative new argument: that optimism is not only the natural state of humanity, but an essential one. Without optimism we would never have survived the unpredictable - and often hostile - world we evolved into. Yet optimism is not reserved for times of extremity. Its benefits manifest throughout our everyday lives: our relationships, careers, bodies and minds. And it will play a critical role in overcoming the challenges of the twenty-first century.In this book, astrophysicist-turned-journalist Sumit-Paul Choudhury offers practical suggestions on what it really takes to be an optimist today and, in doing so, provides a powerful manifesto for hope and a much-needed new perspective on our prospects. He shows how, by embracing action, imagination and possibility, we can find a path to the bright side, even - perhaps especially - when the future seems dark.Both realistic and revolutionary, The Bright Side is a guidebook for troubled times that will make you re-evaluate your habits and outlook.
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All Things Bright - Ted Tayler
The truth is hidden beneath the surface. Will Gus Freeman find it? When thirteen-year-old Stacey Read disappeared from her Wiltshire home, the small community was torn apart. Ten days later, her lifeless body was found in a canal, but the case went cold. Now, retired detective Gus Freeman and his Crime Review Team are determined to bring the truth to light. As they sift through old statements and fresh clues, they uncover a tangled web of secrets that have remained hidden for years. Gus must confront the chilling reality that the answer might be more terrifying than anyone expected. Will Gus uncover the truth behind Staceyâ ™s tragic death, or will the mystery remain unsolved? All Things Bright is a powerful blend of mystery, suspense, and emotion, making it a must-read addition to the Freeman Files series. Praise for All Things Bright: ? ? ? ? ? A story with hidden depth. ? ? ? ? ? Brilliant. ? ? ? ? ? Taylor has me hooked. ? ? ? ? ? Another spectacularly told story. ? ? ? ? ? Ted Taylor brings Freeman to life.
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The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur - Lev Grossman
A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find that he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive. They aren’t the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They’re the oddballs of the Round Table, from the edges of the stories, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthur’s fool, who was knighted as a joke. They’re joined by Nimue, who was Merlin’s apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. Together this ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance. But Arthur’s death has revealed Britain’s fault lines. God has abandoned it, and the fairies and monsters and old gods are returning, led by Arthur’s half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, warlords lay siege to Camelot and rival factions are forming around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It is up to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world and make it whole again. But before they can restore Camelot they’ll have to learn the truth of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell, and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain’s dark past. The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is steeped in tradition, full of duels and quests, battles and tournaments, magic swords and Fisher Kings. It also sheds a fresh light on Arthur’s Britain, a diverse, complex nation struggling to come to terms with its bloody history. The Bright Sword is a story about imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, who are looking for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves.
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The Black Curriculum Places - Melody Triumph
Learn all about the important places that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of crucial sites. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about the important places that define Black British History. Dive into untold stories and learn what happened when and where. Who was John Edmonstone, where did he live in Edinburgh, and how did he influence Charles Darwin? What can street names tell us about Britain s links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Who campaigned to Free the Cardiff Three and how did St Pauls Carnival get started?Learn all this and more, with this collection of important stories from Black British history around Britain. This book features a foreword from Darcus Beese, bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms.Explore key places in Black British History alongside: - Specially commissioned illustrations by Amanda Quartey are warm, fun and colourful.- Empowering tone inspires children to ask questions, and continue their learning beyond the page, thinking about the stories they can discover about their own local history- Part of a bold, eye-catching three-part series.- Written byMelody Triumph - Information is presented clearly in an engaging, accessible format.Founded by Lavinya Stennet, the Black Curriculum is an organisation dedicated to promoting the learning of Black British history within schools, via workshops and free teaching resources. Black British history is currently not taught consistently in British schools, despite being recommended by reports such as the Windrush review and the MacPherson Report as a way of tackling racism. This series provides a resource to fill the gap and aims to support the work that the Black Curriculum is doing. The books will act as a resource in the classroom, as well as promoting independent learning. The bold illustrations from Black British illustrators, and age-appropriate text present the information in a fun and accessible way.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Black Curriculum - Places is a three-part series for children aged 8+ who want to learn more about Black British History, alongside teachers seeking to inspire children to learn more about the subject. Explore Black British Pioneers with The Black Curriculum - Legacies and discover an inspiring collection of migration stories from Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Migrations.
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The Wonders of the Wild Places - Rachel Lister Jones
 Whether you have a lifelong love of nature or you cannot identify whether something is an elder or an alder, a daisy or a dandelion, or a heron or a herring gull, The Wonders of the Wild Places is the book for you. From the mountains to the sea, woodland to farmland, heaths and riversides we have many habitats in the United Kingdom, and The Wonders of the Wild Places provides information about some of the many species which inhabit these habitats. It is packed with interesting facts about nature designed to encourage you to go out and about and enjoy the wonders of the wild places. If you have ever wondered how birds migrate or which invertebrate has the largest brain, The Wonders of the Wild Places provides the answers â “ and many more. It covers many subjects from folklore to language, social history to the latest science. The Wonders of the Wild Places also explains the current threats to the natural world and provides details of what is being done to protect nature and also has suggestions of how individuals can help nature, from cleaning up your nearest beach to building a bug hotel.  After reading The Wonders of the Wild Places you will never see the natural world in the same way again. Â
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The Pocket Book of Plato - Michael Moore
Keep the philosophies of Plato in your pocket with this handy hardback guide to Plato s key ideas, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is perhaps the single most important figure in the history of philosophy, who has influenced countless thinkers throughout the centuries. In this indispensable volume, author Michael Moore distils Plato s key ideas into easily accessible chunks. Great to dip into, each chapter features a famous quote from the philosopher followed by a broader discussion of his general theories. Featuring Plato s ruminations about love, politics, morality and more, The Pocket Book of Plato provides an ideal introduction to one of the world s great thinkers.Covers:• The allegory of the cave• Plato s Theory of Forms• The Delphic Oracle• The City-Soul Analogy This edition is presented in a stylish hardback format with colourful pages and sprayed page-edges, making a wonderful gift for curious minds. ABOUT THE SERIES: With the Arcturus Pocket Ideas series, you can keep incredible ideas at your fingertips. Written in a digestible style with expert authors, these hardback pocket editions introduce some of the most brilliant minds in history and the concepts that made them world-famous.
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All Things Bright and Beautiful - James Herriot
The second collection of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small.Now settled into the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and married to Helen the farmerâ ™s daughter, James Herriot thinks heâ ™s finally got himself sorted. But life as a vet in the 1930s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new-fangled medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge-holding dog called Magnus who never forgets. And then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby â “ and Helen â “ for ever . . .Since they were first published, James Herriotâ ™s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britainâ ™s best-loved authors. I grew up reading James Herriot s books and I m delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then â “ Kate Humble Herriot s enchanting tales of life in the Dales are deservedly classics. Full of extraordinary characters, animal and human, the books never fail to delight â “ Amanda Owen, bestselling author of The Yorkshire ShepherdessThis omnibus edition comprises the majority of chapters from Let Sleeping Vets Lie and Vets in Harness.
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Into the Bright Sunshine - Samuel G. Freedman
From one of the country s most distinguished journalists, a revisionist and riveting look at the American politician whom history has judged a loser, yet who played a key part in the greatest social movement of the 20th century.During one sweltering week in July 1948, the Democratic Party gathered in Philadelphia for its national convention. The most pressing and controversial issue facing the delegates was not whom to nominate for president -the incumbent, Harry Truman, was the presumptive candidate -but whether the Democrats would finally embrace the cause of civil rights and embed it in their official platform. Even under Franklin Roosevelt, the party had dodged the issue in order to keep a bloc of Southern segregationistsâ ”the so-called Dixiecratsâ ”in the New Deal coalition.On the convention s final day, Hubert Humphrey, just 37 and the relatively obscure mayor of the midsized city of Minneapolis, ascended the podium. Defying Truman s own desire to occupy the middle ground, Humphrey urged the delegates to get out of the shadow of state s rights and walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights. Humphrey s speech put everything on the line, rhetorically and politically, to move the party, and the country, forward.To the surprise of many, including Humphrey himself, the delegates voted to adopt a meaningful civil-rights plank. With no choice but to run on it, Truman seized the opportunity it offered, desegregating the armed forces and in November upsetting the frontrunner Thomas Dewey, a victory due in part to an unprecedented surge of Black voters.The outcome of that week in July 1948â ”which marks its 75th anniversary as this book is publishedâ ”shapes American politics to this day. And it was in turned shaped by Humphrey. His journey to that pivotal speech runs from a remote, all-white hamlet in South Dakota to the mayoralty of Minneapolis as he tackles its notorious racism and anti-Semitism to his role as a national champion of multiracial democracy. His allies in that struggle include a Black newspaper publisher, a Jewish attorney, and a professor who had fled Nazi Germany. And his adversaries are the white supremacists, Christian Nationalists, and America Firsters of mid-century America - one of whom tries to assassinate him.Here is a book that celebrates one of the overlooked landmarks of civil rights history, and illuminates the early life and enduring legacy of the man who helped bring it about.
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To the Bright Edge of the World - Eowyn Iveyová
Set in the Alaskan landscape that she brought to stunningly vivid life in THE SNOW CHILD (a Sunday Times bestseller 2012, Richard and Judy pick and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), Eowyn Ivey s TO THE BRIGHT EDGE OF THE WORLD is a breathtaking story of discovery set at the end of the nineteenth century, sure to appeal to fans of A PLACE CALLED WINTER.*NOMINATED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2017* A clever, ambitious novel The Sunday Times Persuasive and vivid... Breathtaking GuardianWinter 1885. Lieutenant Colonel Allen Forrester accepts the mission of a lifetime, to navigate Alaska s Wolverine River. It is a journey that promises to open up a land shrouded in mystery, but there s no telling what awaits Allen and his small band of men.Allen leaves behind his young wife, Sophie, newly pregnant with the child he had never expected to have. Sophie would have loved nothing more than to carve a path through the wilderness alongside Allen - what she does not anticipate is that their year apart will demand every ounce of courage of her that it does of her husband.
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The Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in the USA
The Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in the USA Canada - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides Inspiration range - reveals 24 destinations that will enthuse and reward LGBTQ+ travellers in a brand-new, inspirational coffee-table book.From vibrant and edgy cities, to beauty spots and activities, the image-rich Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in the USA Canada showcases 24 exceptional destinations that are renowned for being LGBTQ+-friendly, and for having notable LGBTQ+ connections.The expert-selected destinations are organised by season to encourage rewarding year-round trip experiences for LGBTQ+ travellers. Every destination entry boasts a pithy overview of what makes it special, with historic LGBTQ+- context, plus information about a renowned LGBTQ+ figure connected to the place.Enlivened by photos, every entry also includes essential tips on what to see and do, with recommendations for the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.Throughout, engaging text and inviting images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, with a focus on what makes each spot rewarding and unmissable for LGBTQ+ travellers.Features of The Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in the USA Canada- Uncovers the top 18 LGBTQ+ destinations to visit in the USA and the top 6 in Canada- Stylish coffee-table book packed with inspiring photographs- Includes historic context, and profiles of renowned local LGBTQ+ figures- Suffused in Rough Guides tell it like it is ethos, and curated by expert authors and editors- Organised by season to inspire rewarding travel around the year
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The Rough Guide to Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in Europe - Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in Europe - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides Inspiration range - reveals 20 destinations that will enthuse and reward LGBTQ+ travellers in a brand-new, inspirational coffee-table book.From vibrant, edgy cities, to stunning, lesser-visited gems, the image-rich Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in Europe showcases 20 exceptional destinations that are renowned for being LGBTQ+-friendly, and for having notable LGBTQ+ connections.The expert-selected destinations are organised by season to encourage rewarding year-round trip experiences for LGBTQ+ travellers. Every destination entry boasts a pithy overview of what makes it special, with historic LGBTQ+- context, plus information about a renowned LGBTQ+ figure connected to the place.Enlivened by photos, every entry also includes essential tips on what to see and do, with recommendations for the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.Throughout, engaging text and inviting images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, with a focus on what makes each spot rewarding and unmissable for LGBTQ+ travellers.Features of The Rough Guide to the Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Places in Europe- Uncovers the top 20 LGBTQ+ destinations to visit in Europe- Stylish coffee-table book packed with inspiring photographs- Includes historic context, and profiles of renowned local LGBTQ+ figures- Suffused in Rough Guides tell it like it is ethos, and curated by expert authors and editors- Organised by season to inspire rewarding travel around the year
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The Bright Side of Life - Émile Zola
Neither spoke another word, they were gripped by a shared, unthinking madness as they plunged headlong together into vertiginous rapture. Orphaned with a substantial inheritance at the age of ten, Pauline Quenu is taken from Paris to live with her relatives, Monsieur and Madame Chanteau and their son Lazare, in the village of Bonneville on the wild Normandy coast. Her presence enlivens the household and Pauline is the only one who can ease Chanteau s gout-ridden agony. Her love of life contrasts with the insularity and pessimism that infects the family, especially Lazare, for whom she develops a devoted passion. Gradually Madame Chanteau starts to take advantage of Pauline s generous nature, and jealousy and resentment threaten to blight all their lives. The arrival of a pretty family friend, Louise, brings tensions to a head.The twelfth novel in the Rougon Macquart series, The Bright Side of Life is remarkable for its depiction of intense emotions and physical and mental suffering. The precarious location of Bonneville and the changing moods of the sea mirror the turbulent relations of the characters, and as the story unfolds its title comes to seem ever more ironic.
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Bella Bright and the Ghost Game - Carolyn Ward
Eleven-year-old Bella Bright has just moved into Darkling House in Castleton. On her first day at her new school, she is spotted by a pair of manipulative mean girls, Skylar and Regan. They push her into inviting them to a Halloween sleepover. Another much friendlier girl, Lex, comes to Bella s rescue and offers to join the sleepover to support Bella, who is delighted to be making a real friend.On Halloween night, things start getting spooky for the four girls, when the huge front door appears to shut itself, and their mobile phones lose signal. They decide to order pizza using the landline, but a hair-raising whisper comes down the line.Skylar suggests they play hide and seek, but as she utters the words, the house appears to wobble and they discover all the exits are impossibly locked. Bella searches the manor and a ghostly teenage girl appears in front of her. She reveals herself to be Alice, a young girl who died in the house 150 years ago during a game of hide and seek gone terribly wrong. She has hidden Bella s three friends, and gives Bella a rhyming clue to find them in the enormous and cavernous house.Bella has until midnight. After that, Alice will get to keep the girls as her playmates for ever...
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Always Look on the Bright Side of Life - Eric Idle
Best known for his unforgettable roles in Monty Python, from the Flying Circus to The Meaning of Life, Eric Idle reflects on the meaning of his own life in this brilliantly entertaining memoir that takes us on an unforgettable journey from his childhood in an austere boarding school through his successful career in comedy, television, theatre and film. Coming of age as a writer and comedian during the Sixties and Seventies, Eric stumbled into the crossroads of the cultural revolution and found himself rubbing shoulders with the likes of George Harrison, David Bowie and Robin Williams, all of whom became lifelong friends. With anecdotes sprinkled throughout that involve other close friends and luminaries such as Mick Jagger, Steve Martin, Paul Simon and Mike Nichols - let alone the Pythons themselves - Eric captures a time of tremendous creative output with equal hilarity and heart. In Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, named after the song he wrote for Life of Brian that has since become the number-one song played at funerals in the UK, he shares the highlights of his life and career with the off-beat humour that has delighted audiences for decades. A legend in his own lunchtime, Eric is the author of many books, some not half bad, some not even a quarter bad. Now he enters his anecdotage as the last word in Python memoirs, and the last of this extraordinary group to tell his story. 2019 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Pythons, and Eric is celebrating the occasion with this laugh-out-loud memoir, chock-full of behind-the-scenes stories from a high-flying life that features everyone from Princess Leia to the Queen.
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The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland - Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland shines a light on the country s most spectacular places in a brand-new coffee-table book. From the wild and remote mountains of the Highlands to the rolling sand dunes at St Andrews, via magical lochs and glens, buzzing cities and remote islands, Rough Guides have combed every corner of the country to bring you its most awe-inspiring spots. Our exploration of Scotland s iconic natural landscapes and romantic castles is complemented by spotlights on the country s exciting cities, from grand Edinburgh and arty Glasgow to cosmopolitan Aberdeen. This staggering photography collection - with more than 150 fabulous images - features spell-binding vistas, gritty urban cityscapes and fascinating historic highlights. Text and images combine to give a strong flavour of each destination, including what makes each spot unique and - ultimately - unmissable. Every place has been carefully selected by Rough Guides dedicated team of expert authors and editors, with the contents helpfully organized geographically by region. No matter what draws you to Scotland, this brand-new, hardcover book shines a light on it, and will inspire you explore every corner of the country.Features of the Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places in Scotland- Uncovers the top places to visit in the country- Stylish coffee-table book with more than 150 inspiring photographs- Employs Rough Guides tell it like it is ethos- Organised geographically by country region- Carefully curated by Rough Guides team of expert authors and editorsAbout Rough Guides:Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for nearly 40 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy tell it like it is ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
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