amari and the night brothers bb alston
Amari and the Night Brothers - BB Alston
An epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Men in Black.Amari and the Night Brothers has been on the childrenâ ™s NYT bestseller list since its launch in January, 2021Amari Peters knows three things.Her big brother Quinton has gone missing.No one will talk about it.His mysterious job holds the secret â ¦So when Amari gets an invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, sheâ ™s certain this is her chance to find Quinton. But first she has to get her head around the new world of the Bureau, where mermaids, aliens and magicians are real, and her roommate is a weredragon.Amari must compete against kids whoâ ™ve known about the supernatural world their whole lives, and when each trainee is awarded a special supernatural talent, Amari is given an illegal talent â “ one that the Bureau views as dangerous.With an evil magician threatening the whole supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she is the enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesnâ ™t pass the three tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton â ¦B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, SC. Amari and the Night Brothers is his debut middle grade novel. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead.Cover artwork from rising star artist Brittany Jackson.
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Amari and the Night Brothers - BB Alston
â œAMARI IS MAGICAL!â ANGIE THOMASAn epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Marvel and Onyeka.Amari Peters knows three things.Her big brother Quinton has gone missing.No one will talk about it.His mysterious job holds the secretâ ¦So when Amari gets an invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, sheâ ™s certain this is her chance to find Quinton. But first she has to get her head around the new world of the Bureau, where mermaids, aliens and magicians are real, and her roommate is a weredragon.Amari must compete against kids whoâ ™ve known about the supernatural world their whole lives, and when each trainee is awarded a special supernatural talent, Amari is given an illegal talent â “ one that the Bureau views as dangerous.With an evil magician threatening the whole supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she is the enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesnâ ™t pass the three tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton â ¦B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, SC. Amari and the Night Brothers is his debut middle grade novel. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead.
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Amari and the Despicable Wonders - BB Alston
NOW IN PAPERBACK! The highly anticipated third book in the Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson and Nevermoor War has come to the supernatural world, and Amariâ ™s two worst enemies are leading the charge.Elaine Harlowe has manipulated her way into becoming prime minister, using her mind control ability to force the Bureau to take up her vicious grudge against magiciankind. Meanwhile, Dylan Van Helsing, the newly crowned leader of the League of Magiciansâ ”and Amariâ ™s former partnerâ ”is after a destructive new power that would not only ensure the magiciansâ ™ victory â ¦ it would make him invincible.With neither the Bureau nor the League safe for Amari, and her newly returned brother, Quinton, determined to keep her out of the fray, she and her friends decide to find a way to end the war on their own.So when they learn that the only way to stop Dylan is to find powerful magical inventions known as Wonders, they go after them. But wielding these items comes at a terrible cost, and Amari will have to decide just how much sheâ ™s willing to sacrifice â ¦ because the Despicable Wonders will demand everything.💫Readers LOVE Amari and the Despicable Wonders!âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ â ˜This is an amazing trilogy! âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ The Amari series is one of the most popular at the school where I work and this next instalment does not disappoint. âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ Amari and the Despicable Wonders is a fantastic book that my daughter absolutely loves! She was hooked from the very first chapter. âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸â ™Granddaughter loved it. Read the entire series âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ Such an amazing world that we ve been immersed in for three amazing books. So much love for these characters and the lessons learned on the way. My boys and I have enjoyed this series so very much. BB Alston s book Amari and the Night Brothers was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 23-08-2021
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Amari and the Despicable Wonders - BB Alston
The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, Nevermoor and Men in Black.â œAmari is magical!â â ” Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE HATE U GIVEWar has come to the supernatural world, and Amariâ ™s two worst enemies are leading the charge.Elaine Harlowe has manipulated her way into becoming prime minister, using her mind control ability to force the Bureau to take up her vicious grudge against magiciankind. Meanwhile, Dylan Van Helsing, the newly crowned leader of the League of Magiciansâ ”and Amariâ ™s former partnerâ ”is after a destructive new power that would not only ensure the magiciansâ ™ victory â ¦ it would make him invincible.With neither the Bureau nor the League safe for Amari, and her newly returned brother, Quinton, determined to keep her out of the fray, she and her friends decide to find a way to end the war on their own.So when they learn that the only way to stop Dylan is to find powerful magical inventions known as Wonders, they go after them. But wielding these items comes at a terrible cost, and Amari will have to decide just how much sheâ ™s willing to sacrifice â ¦ because the Despicable Wonders will demand everything
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Amari and the Great Game - BB Alston
Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers!Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson and Nevermoor.After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.But between the fearsome new Head Minister s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton s curse steadily worsening, Amari s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She s got enough to worry about!But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers successor and determine the future of magiciankind.The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner s magical rewards is Quinton s last hope . . . so how can Amari refuse?
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Amari and the Great Game - BB Alston
Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers!Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson and Nevermoor.After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.But between the fearsome new Head Minister⠙s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton⠙s curse steadily worsening, Amari⠙s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She⠙s got enough to worry about!But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers⠙ successor and determine the future of magiciankind.The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner⠙s magical rewards is Quinton⠙s last hope . . . so how can Amari refuse?
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The Marvellers - Dhonielle Clayton
Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds for Marvellers from around the world. Ella discovers that being the first isn t easy but she finds friendship in fellow misfits Brigit, a girl who hates magic, and Jason, a boy with a fondness for magical creatures and support from her Elixirs teacher, Masterji Thakur.Then the notorious Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, supposedly with a Conjuror s aid, and Ella finds herself as the prime suspect. Worse, Masterji Thakur mysteriously disappears while away on a research trip. With the help of her friends and her own growing powers, Ella must find a way to clear her family s name and track down her mentor before it s too late.The perfect next read for fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF!
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Keeper of the Lost Cities - Shannon Messenger
The first book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She is a Telepath, and has the power to hear the thoughts of everyone around her – something that she #39;s never spoken about, even to her own family. But everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who also reads minds. She discovers there #39;s somewhere she does belong, and staying where she is will put her in grave danger. In the blink of an eye, Sophie is forced to leave behind everything and start a new life in a magical world.Sophie has new rules to learn, and not everyone is thrilled with her homecoming . There are secrets buried deep in Sophie #39;s memory, secrets that other people desperately want. Would even kill for . . .Don’t miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, out now!Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacy StellarluneUnlocked
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Keeper of the Lost Cities: The Graphic Novel Volume 1 - Shannon Messenger
The first book in the internationally bestselling Keepers of the Lost Cities series reimagined in stunning graphic novel format! Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She’s a Telepath with the power to hear the thoughts of everyone around her – something that she #39;s never spoken about, even to her own family. But everything changes when she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy with the same ability. She discovers there #39;s somewhere she does belong, and staying where she is will put her in grave danger. In the blink of an eye, Sophie is forced to leave behind everything and start a new life in a magical world. But what if life in the beautiful Lost Cities isn’t as idyllic as it seems? And what if there’s a reason she was hidden away? This volume contains the first half of the epic novel adapted to a new format with beautiful artwork.
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Koku Akanbi: The King of Lost Souls - Maria Motunrayo Adebisi
Full of action, magic and comic-book illustrations, the second book in a new series that draws on West African mythology continues Koku s adventures and is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Percy Jackson and Dragon Mountain.
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Pete The Cat And The Wright Brothers - Dean James
Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
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The Scorpion and the Night Blossom - Amélie Wen Zhao
The war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore the mortal realm apart. Now it is an increasingly dangerous place, falling into eternal night where ravenous demons roam and every day is a fight for survival... The Immortality Trials offer a second chance in this brutal world and are open to any mortal willing to risk the journey to the immortal realm. The prize for completing them is eternal life...However, first they must survive.An ying knows the prize can heal her dying mother and that she ll need all the help she can get if she s to complete them.But when a rival contestant, both powerful and handsome, promises protection and a chance of survival for both An ying and her mother, she will need to find out quickly whether she can truly trust the stranger she s falling for or if he s the most dangerous player of all ...for herself and for all the realms.
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The Scorpion and the Night Blossom - Amélie Wen Zhao
The war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore the mortal realm apart. Now it is an increasingly dangerous place, falling into eternal night where ravenous demons roam and every day is a fight for survival⠦The Immortality Trials offer a second chance in this brutal world and are open to any mortal willing to risk the journey to the immortal realm. The prize for completing them is eternal life⠦However, first they must survive.à n⠙yīng knows the prize can heal her dying mother and that she⠙ll need all the help she can get if she⠙s to complete them.But when a rival contestant, both powerful and handsome, promises protection and a chance of survival for both à n⠙yīng and her mother, she will need to find out quickly whether she can truly trust the stranger she⠙s falling for or if he⠙s the most dangerous player of all ⠦ for herself and for all the realms.
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Ning and the Night Spirits - Adriena Fong
A beautifully illustrated tale that shows no matter how small you feel, your actions can help make big changes. Ning is a gentle hero in this magical bedtime adventure. —Devon Holzwarth, creator of Found You Ning has always heard tales of the night spirits that used to terrorize the little village where he lives. So, each night, he helps his parents light bright orange lanterns to frighten them away. Secretly, he wonders if they’re really as bad as everyone says – but is much too shy to ask anyone. But when Ning finds himself in the forest by night, he meets a creature who introduces him to the spirits’ secret world and he discovers that all is not as it seems... A beautiful and magical story about confronting fears, confidence and a little boy who finds his voice.
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The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas - Tom Fletcher
A new picture-book Christmasaurus story from beloved children s author Tom Fletcher, with breathtaking illustrations from Shane Devries - now in paperback!Meet the Christmasaurus, a very special dinosaur who’s determined to make Christmas perfect . . . Twas the night before Christmas and at the North Pole,The festive excitement was out of control!The elves were all wrapping the last of the toysThat Santa would soon give to good girls and boys . . .All Christmasaurus wants to do is help Santa and the elves get ready for the big day. But everything he does goes disastrously wrong. Then, someone special shows him that things don t need to be perfect to wonderful.Because the true spirit of Christmas comes from the unique sparkle in each and every one of us. With brilliant read-aloud rhyme by Tom Fletcher, magical illustrations from Shane Devries and two stunning pull-out gatefold spreads, this gorgeous book is the perfect Christmas gift. More Christmas magic from Tom Fletcher:The Christmasaurus – Tom Fletcher s timeless picture-book adventure
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Magnus and the Night Lion - Sanne Dufft
At night Magnus s toy lion is huge and real and fierce. Together they can chase away any bad dream. This gentle and moving story is an ideal antidote to childhood nightmares. With stunning illustrations by acclaimed German illustrator Sanne Dufft.
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Last Night at the Telegraph Club - Lo Malinda
Lo s writing . . . shimmers with the thrills of youthful desire. A lovely, memorable novel - Sarah Waters, author of Tipping the Velvet and The Night Watch. An instant classic, the finest LGBTQIA+ romance I ve read in ages. - Bill Konigsberg, award-winning author of The Music of What Happens and The BridgeFrom the award winning author of Ash comes a gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco s Chinatown during the 1950s.Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can t remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full bloom the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club.America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father - despite his hard-won citizenship - Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.
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The Final Gambit - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová
6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! A MASTER OF PUZZLES AND PLOT TWISTS E. Lockhart, author of We Were LiarsThe third thrilling and unmissable instalment in the global bestselling, impossible to put down (Buzzfeed), romantic, Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson. WINNER TAKES ALL . . . ONE LAST GAME. Against all odds, Avery has survived nearly a year of secrets, schemes, and love lost and found at Hawthorne House. She s weeks away from fulfilling the terms of Tobias Hawthorne s will and inheriting his billions. ONE MORE PLAYER. Avery thinks she knows all the family secrets, but when a familiar face arrives with shocking news and a plea for help, it s clear there is one last puzzle to solve. ONE FINAL TWIST. Soon, Avery and the Hawthorne brothers are drawn into a last deadly game against an unknown and powerful opponent. Hearts and lives are at stake - and there is nothing more Hawthorne than winning. **Don t miss the next book in The Inheritance Games series: The Brothers Hawthorne is available now**What the readers are saying about The Final Gambit:â œThis series is absolute perfection.â â œSpectacularly suspenseful and undeniably intriguing.â â œI am officially obsessed, this is so well-written and fast-paced!â â œBe still my beating heart, this series is so gorgeous â “ I just need more right now!â â œJust perfect, a real chefâ ™s kiss of a series filled with mystery, intrigue, and a tangle of delicious romance. If I could give it 100 stars I would.â â œEscapist romance at its finest, I need a Hawthorne brother in my life!â Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games:The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1)The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2)The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3)The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4)Games UntoldThe Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1)Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2)The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3)The Same Backward as Forward*Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), and the thrilling Fixer duology (The Ruling Class and Lesson in Power).
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The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Louise Greig
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry s tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time!A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children s book.The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry s classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love.⠘Will enchant little ones⠙ ⠓ The Times⠘Brilliant and beautiful⠙ ⠓ The ScotsmanAdapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.
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Stinky and Successful - Mary Amato
Tomorrow is April Fool s day, the best holiday of all, and the Riot Brothers have only one goal: FOOL MOM! This April Fool s day they re determined to finally do it—but Mom isn t an easy mark. If fake rats don t do the trick, what will? And what happens when Mom fools them first? Always inventive and energetic, the Riot Brothers are back and pun-nier than ever. Can they save a damsel in distress by employing Operation Armpit? And how do you become a mad scientist, anyway? One thing is certain—the Riot Brothers are always up to something, and it s always something great. This new hardcover edition features an updated paper over board cover (with extra shiny stink clouds!) as well as a list of the Riot Brothers new games, rules, songs, and sayings... And hark! A goodly guide to talking like a Riot Knight. Plus, a sneak peek of Riot Brothers #4: Take the Mummy and Run
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The Second Sight of Zachary Cloudesley - Sean Lusk
A BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick and Sunday Times Historical Fiction Book of the Month, for fans of PANDORA, THE ESSEX SERPENT and THE NIGHT CIRCUS.Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction 2023 and the Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award 2023. I just fell in love with it within the first two sentences . . . - Ruth Jones One of the best books I ve read this year . . . completely unforgettable - Bonnie Garmus------Zachary Cloudesley is gifted in a remarkable way. But not all gifts are a blessing...Leadenhall Street, London, 1754.Raised amongst the cogs and springs of his father s workshop, Zachary Cloudesley has grown up surrounded by strange and enchanting clockwork automata. He is a happy child, beloved by his father Abel and the workmen who help bring his father s creations to life.He is also the bearer of an extraordinary gift; at the touch of a hand, Zachary can see into the hearts and minds of the people he meets.But then a near-fatal accident will take Zachary away from the workshop and his family. His father will have to make a journey that he will never return from. And, years later, only Zachary can find out what happened.A beautifully crafted historical mystery of love and hope, and the adventure of finding your place in the world.READ SEAN LUSK S EXCITING NEW NOVEL, A WOMAN OF OPINION, OUT NOW!------ Packed with intrigue, vividly drawn characters and heartstopping emotion, this beautifully written, ingeniously crafted debut is absolutely enthralling - Sunday Express Really transports you to a different time and place - Sara Cox, Radio Times A dashing, magical debut . . . intricately plotted, and peopled with intriguing characters - Daily MailWhat readers are saying: an excellent historical, magical realist novel beautifully written full of love and humour original and rich in historical detail my best book of 2022 totally engrossing . . . unforgettable
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The Storm Before the Storm - Mike Duncan
The creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions brings to life the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of civilization. Beginning as a small city-state in central Italy, Rome gradually expanded into a wider world filled with petty tyrants, barbarian chieftains, and despotic kings. Through the centuries, Rome s model of cooperative and participatory government remained remarkably durable and unmatched in the history of the ancient world.In 146 BC, Rome finally emerged as the strongest power in the Mediterranean. But the very success of the Republic proved to be its undoing. The republican system was unable to cope with the vast empire Rome now ruled: rising economic inequality disrupted traditional ways of life, endemic social and ethnic prejudice led to clashes over citizenship and voting rights, and rampant corruption and ruthless ambition sparked violent political clashes that cracked the once indestructible foundations of the Republic.Chronicling the years 146-78 BC, The Storm Before the Storm dives headlong into the first generation to face this treacherous new political environment. Abandoning the ancient principles of their forbearers, men like Marius, Sulla, and the Gracchi brothers set dangerous new precedents that would start the Republic on the road to destruction and provide a stark warning about what can happen to a civilization that has lost its way.
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The Book of Sheen - Charlie Sheen
For the first time, Charlie Sheen â “ the star of Platoon, Wall Street, Major League and Two and a Half Men â “ writes the story of his extraordinary life in an unfiltered memoir. â ˜We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former.â ™Charlie Sheen shouldnâ ™t be alive to write this book. But in The Book of Sheen, the movie and TV star, who has defied the odds, finally presents his story, in his own words. Charlie Sheen was born the third of four children to actor Martin Sheen and his wife, Janet. He grew up on film sets â “ from his fatherâ ™s all over the world, to his own in Malibu. There, he made ambitious Super 8s, with a roster of friends who went on to become household names, including his brother Emilio, Sean and Chris Penn and the Lowe brothers. Sheen broke into movies in the 1980s, playing a hoodlum in Ferris Buellerâ ™s Day Off, a young soldier in Platoon and an ethically compromised trader in Wall Street. But somewhere along the way, despite a successful transition to TV leading man in Spin City and Two and a Half Men, Sheen descended into a vortex of extracurricular activities. Now sober, Sheen delivers a clear-eyed narrative of his highs and lows with humour, candour and a vivid, captivating writing style that is uniquely his. The Book of Sheen reads like a far-fetched, overstuffed novel of Hollywood life â “ yet it is all true.
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The House of Sorrowing Stars - Beth Cartwright
A spellbinding and haunting literary fable of loss, perfect for fans of The Binding and The Night Circus. This beautiful and beguiling book tells a poignant and haunting story rich in slow-burning intrigue and tender emotion Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne. A transporting, delicious fairytale about loss, beauty, and love. Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mercies.________________________How do you heal a broken house?First you unlock its secrets.Alone on an island, surrounded by flowers that shine as dusk begins to fall, sits an old, faded house. Rooms cannot be rented here and visits are only for those haunted by the memory of loss.When Liddy receives an invitation, she thinks there must be some mistake - she s never experienced loss. But with her curiosity stirred, and no other way to escape a life in which she feels trapped, she decides to accept.Once there, she meets Vivienne, a beautiful, austere woman whose glare leaves Liddy unsettled; Ben, the reserved gardener; and Raphael, the enigmatic Keymaker. If Liddy is to discover her true purpose in the house, she must find the root of their sorrow - but the house won t give up its secrets so easily . . .________________________ A haunting journey of self-discovery, bursting with metaphor, and with the feel of a classic fairytale. Prepare to get lost in this spellbinding world. Ava Reid, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman. Haunting, surreal, and intricate, Cartwright has deftly crafted a story about what we find when we believe we are lost. Heather Walter, author of the Malice duology. Enchanting, poetic prose that enriches a beautiful fairytale world. A. E. Warren, author of the Tomorrow s Ancestors series.
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The Cartiers - Francesca Cartier Brickell
“A dynamic group biography studded with design history and high-society dash . . . [This] elegantly wrought narrative bears the Cartier hallmark.”—The EconomistThe “astounding” (André Leon Talley) story of the family behind the Cartier empire and the three brothers who turned their grandfather’s humble Parisian jewelry store into a global luxury icon—as told by a great-granddaughter with exclusive access to long-lost family archives“Ms. Cartier Brickell has done her grandfather proud.”—The Wall Street Journal The Cartiers is the revealing tale of a jewelry dynasty—four generations, from revolutionary France to the 1970s. At its heart are the three Cartier brothers whose motto was “Never copy, only create” and who made their family firm internationally famous in the early days of the twentieth century, thanks to their unique and complementary talents: Louis, the visionary designer who created the first men’s wristwatch to help an aviator friend tell the time without taking his hands off the controls of his flying machine; Pierre, the master dealmaker who bought the New York headquarters on Fifth Avenue for a double-stranded natural pearl necklace; and Jacques, the globe-trotting gemstone expert whose travels to India gave Cartier access to the world’s best rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, inspiring the celebrated Tutti Frutti jewelry. Francesca Cartier Brickell, whose great-grandfather was the youngest of the brothers, has traveled the world researching her family’s history, tracking down those connected with her ancestors and discovering long-lost pieces of the puzzle along the way. Now she reveals never-before-told dramas, romances, intrigues, betrayals, and more. The Cartiers also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the firm’s most iconic jewelry—the notoriously cursed Hope Diamond, the Romanov emeralds, the classic panther pieces—and the long line of stars from the worlds of fashion, film, and royalty who wore them, from Indian maharajas and Russian grand duchesses to Wallis Simpson, Coco Chanel, and Elizabeth Taylor. Published in the two-hundredth anniversary year of the birth of the dynasty’s founder, Louis-François Cartier, this book is a magnificent, definitive, epic social history shown through the deeply personal lens of one legendary family.
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The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Louise Greig
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry s tender and magical classic fable, adapted for picture book readers for the very first time!Please ⠓ draw me a sheep.I blinked.The voice belonged to a charming little prince.The characters of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry s classic tale have captured the hearts of generations of readers. Meet the pilot stranded in the desert. Meet the Little Prince who tends his beautiful rose on a planet of his own. Follow him as he embarks on a strange and wonderful journey to puzzling new planets and finally to Earth, where he discovers the nature of love.⠘Will enchant little ones⠙ ⠓ The Times⠘Brilliant and beautiful⠙ ⠓ The ScotsmanAdapted by award-winning poet Louise Greig, author of the Greenaway-medal-nominated Sweep and The Night Box, with enchanting new artwork from the critically acclaimed illustrator of The Velveteen Rabbit and Star in the Jar.
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The 39-Storey Treehouse - Andy Griffiths
The 39-Storey Treehouse in colour is the third book in the bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffith s and Terry Denton. This laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book style illustrations - all now in full colour! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.Andy and Terry s amazing treehouse has thirteen new levels (it used to be 13 storeys, then 26, but they keep expanding!)They ve added a chocolate waterfall you can swim in, a volcano for toasting marshmallows, a bulldozer-battling level, a baby-dinosaur-petting zoo, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-ray room, a disco with light-up dance floor, the world s scariest roller coaster and a top-secret thirty-ninth level which hasn t even been finished yet!And this year Terry has created the greatest invention that he â “ or anyone else â “ has ever invented . . . a Once-upon-a-time machine that will write and illustrate their entire book for them!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!The kind of book I would have loved as a kid â “ Tom Fletcher, author of The Christmasaurus and the Night Before Christmas
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Mothers and Sons - Adam Haslett
A mother and son, estranged for many years, reckon at last with the secret that has kept them apart in this highly anticipated novel by one of the most talented American writers of his generationAt forty, Peter, an asylum lawyer in New York City, is overworked and isolated. He spends his days immersed in the struggles of immigrants only to return to an empty apartment and occasional hook-ups with a man who wants more than Peter can give. But when the asylum case of a young gay man pierces Peter s numbness, the event that he has avoided for twenty years returns to haunt him. Ann, his mother, who runs a women s retreat centre she founded after leaving his father, is wounded by the estrangement from Peter but cherishes the world she has built. She long ago banished from her mind the decision that divided her from her son. But as Peterâ ™s case plunges him further into the fraught memory of his first love and the night of violence that changed his life forever, he and his mother must confront the secret that tore them apart. With unsurpassed emotional depth, Mothers and Sons reveals all that is lost by looking away from the past and the love that might be restored by facing it. In his spellbinding new novel, Adam Haslett demonstrates yet again his mastery of â œa rich assortment of literary giftsâ (New York Times). Subtle, symphonic and satisfying Financial Times An epic family saga that packs an extraordinary emotional punch . . . this book is his best yet Observer
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The Moscow Sleepers - Dame Stella Rimington
For fans of Spooks, Homeland, McMafia and The Night Manager, the latest thriller in Stella Rimingtonâ ™s gripping espionage series sees Liz Carlyle investigating a sinister Russian plot â “ tense, gripping and global in scopeA man lies dying in a hospital in upstate Vermont. The nurses know only that he is an academic at a nearby university but they have been instructed to call the FBI should anyone visit their patient. News of this suspected Russian illegal soon reaches MI5 in London where Liz Carlyle has been contacted by a top secret source known as Mischa who is requesting a clandestine rendezvous in Berlin. Meanwhile, in Brussels a Russian sleeper agent who has lived undercover for years is beginning to question his role, while suspicions have been roused about a boarding school in Suffolk that has recently changed hands in mysterious circumstances. The latest expertly plotted thriller in Stella Rimington s bestselling series, The Moscow Sleepers is a white-knuckle ride through the dark underbelly of international intelligence, simmering political animosities and global espionage.THE DEVIL S BARGAIN, the brand-new thriller from Stella Rimington, is out now.
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Mothers and Sons - Adam Haslett
A mother and son, estranged for many years, reckon at last with the secret that has kept them apart in this highly anticipated novel by one of the most talented American writers of his generationAt forty, Peter, an asylum lawyer in New York City, is overworked and isolated. He spends his days immersed in the struggles of immigrants only to return to an empty apartment and occasional hook-ups with a man who wants more than Peter can give. But when the asylum case of a young gay man pierces Peter s numbness, the event that he has avoided for twenty years returns to haunt him.Ann, his mother, who runs a women s retreat centre she founded after leaving his father, is wounded by the estrangement from Peter but cherishes the world she has built. She long ago banished from her mind the decision that divided her from her son. But as Peterâ ™s case plunges him further into the fraught memory of his first love and the night of violence that changed his life forever, he and his mother must confront the secret that tore them apart.With unsurpassed emotional depth, Mothers and Sons reveals all that is lost by looking away from the past and the love that might be restored by facing it. In his spellbinding new novel, Adam Haslett demonstrates yet again his mastery of â œa rich assortment of literary giftsâ (New York Times). Subtle, symphonic and satisfying Financial Times An epic family saga that packs an extraordinary emotional punch . . . this book is his best yet Observer
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Amari a Noční bratři - B. B. Alston
Epické dobrodružství! Úřad pro nadpřirozené záležitosti! Hrdinka s nelegální magickou schopností! Epické dobrodružství vynalézavé hrdinky s nelegální magickou schopností. Vydejte se s Amari na stáž Úřadu pro nadpřirozené záležitosti pátrat po jejím bratrovi Quintonovi, nejlegendárnějším tajném agentovi všech dob... Objevte nadpřirozený svět plný kouzel, zkoušek, nebezpečí, dobrodružství, všelijakých tajemných udělátek a bytostí, které vás překvapí. Amari Petersová je obyčejná dvanáctiletá holka, která žije se svou maminkou v chudé čtvrti. Jenže poslední dobou to doma vůbec nemá lehké. Její bratr Quinton, ten nejchytřejší a nejstatečnější člověk, jakého zná, totiž před půl rokem beze stopy zmizel a nikdo neví, kde může být. Jenže potom Amari doma ve skříni najde podivný kufřík a v něm pozvánku na letní tábor na jakémsi záhadném Úřadě pro nadpřirozené záležitosti, kam ji posílá právě její zmizelý bratr. Amari vůbec netuší, co je to za místo, ale je si jistá, že odpověď na to, co se s Quintonem stalo, se musí skrývat právě tam. A tak se Amari vydává do nadpřirozeného světa, kde ji čekají strašidla, sněžní muži, tajemní agenti a nová kamarádka drakodlačice, ale také náročné zkoušky, tajemné věštby a souboj s nejmocnějším čarodějem, jaký kdy žil… Dokáže Amari najít svého bratra a zachránit nadpřirozený svět? Opravdu nápaditý a třaskavý start nové vzrušující série, kterou bude stát za to sledovat! Pro děti od 8 let.Podle knihy se natáčí film Kniha vychází v 27 zemích The New York Times bestseller Amazon – Lednový výběr 2021 a Nejlepší kniha roku Australský bestseller Druhé místo na seznamu Indie Bestseller Barnes and Noble Book Awards – celkový vítěz kategorie Knihy pro děti a YA Guardian – na seznamu Nejlepší nové dětské knihy a Knihy, na které se těšit v roce 2021 Entertainment Weekly – na seznamu Nejlepší zábava pro děti Waterstones – na seznamu Nejlepší dětské knihy, na které se těšit v roce 2021 Foyles – Debut, do kterého se v roce 2021 zamilujete Dymocks Kniha měsíce První ve výběru Dětská kniha zimy 2020–2021 Americké knihkupecké asociace Ve výběru Zlatý standard Junior Library Guild
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Amari a Velká hra - B. B. Alston
Kouzelné dobrodružství pokračuje! Oblíbená hrdinka Amari z Úřadu pro nadpřirozené záležitosti se vrací! Potom, co se Amari Petersové vloni povedlo najít svého ztraceného bratra a zachránit celý svět, doufá, že další rok na Úřadu pro ni bude hračka. Jenomže ani letos Amari neví, kam dřív skočit: nový guvernér razí přísnou protičarodějnou propagandu, ostatní mladší agenti se ji snaží ve všem trumfnout a kletba jejího staršího bratra Quintona se den ode dne zhoršuje. A když jí k tomu tajná Liga čarodějů nabídne, aby se postavila do jejich čela a vedla všechny čaroděje v boji proti útlaku, Amari nezbývá než odmítnout. Už tak toho má až nad hlavu! Jenže ve chvíli, kdy se Amari rozhodne nabídku nepřijmout, dostane šanci další čaroděj, který má s Ligou nebezpečné plány. A to mladá čarodějka nemůže dopustit. A tak začíná Velká hra, soutěž, v níž se rozhodne, kdo se stane následníkem Nočních bratrů a kdo rozhodne o budoucnosti všech čarodějů. Velká hra je záhadná a také děsivě nebezpečná – ovšem spolu s výhrou by Amari mohla získat i naději na vysvobození Quintona ze spárů smrtící kletby. A jak by něco takového mohla odmítnout? Kdybyste zkřížili sérii o Artemisi Fowlovi s filmem Muži v černém, dostanete tuto úžasnou novou sérii o mladé čarodějce Amari – ideální pro fanoušky Percyho Jacksona nebo Nikdyuš. Pro děti od 8 let.
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Amari a Zlověstné Divy - B. B. Alston
Nadpřirozeným světem cloumá válka a v jejím čele stojí Amařini úhlavní nepřáteléElaine Harloweová si díky zákulisnímu ovlivňování zajistila místo guvernérky a za využití své schopnosti ovládat mysl druhých přiměla celý Úřad pro nadpřirozené záležitosti, aby se k ní připojil v nenávisti proti čarodějům. Mezitím se Dylan Van Helsing, nově korunovaný vůdce Ligy čarodějů a Amařin bývalý parťák, vydává na hon za novou mocnou silou, která by zajistila nejen vítězství čarodějů, ale učinila by ho neporazitelným.Pro Amari tak není bezpečno ani na Úřadě, ani mezi čaroději Ligy, a její bratr Quinton, který se konečně vrátil mezi agenty, je pevně rozhodnutý postarat se, aby se jeho sestra do války nezapojila. Jenže Amari se svými přáteli usoudí, že musejí najít vlastní způsob, jak válku ukončit.Když zjistí, že jediná možnost, jak Dylana zastavit, je najít mocné vynálezy známé jako Divy, vydají se je hledat. Jenomže použití těchto mocných artefaktů něco stojí a Amari se bude muset rozhodnout, kolik je pro vítězství ochotná obětovat. Protože Zlověstné Divy si od ní vyžádají úplně všechno.Kdybyste zkřížili sérii o Artemisi Fowlovi s filmem Muži v černém, dostanete tuto úžasnou sérii o mladé čarodějce Amari – ideální pro fanoušky Percyho Jacksona nebo Nikdyuš.
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The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic - de Visé Daniel
The Blues Brothers hit theatres on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage; but Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honour the then-seemingly forgotten tradition of rhythm and blues, some of whose greatest artists - Aretha Franklin, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles - made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases. Much delayed and vastly over budget, beset by mercurial and oft drugged-out stars, The Blues Brothers opened to outraged reviews. However, in the 44 years since it has been acknowledged a classic: inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance, even declared a Catholic classic by the Church itself, and re-aired thousands of times on television to huge worldwide audiences. It is, undeniably, one of the most significant films of the 20th century.The saga behind The Blues Brothers, as Daniel de Vise reveals, is epic, encompassing the colourful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by Harvard s Lampoon and Chicago s Second City; the birth and anecdote-rich, drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live, where the Blues Brothers were born as an act amidst turmoil and rivalry; and, of course, the indelible behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made, scene by memorable scene. Based on original research and dozens of interviews probing the memories of principals from director John Landis and producer Bob Weiss to Aykroyd himself, The Blues Brothers illuminates an American masterpiece while vividly portraying the creative geniuses behind modern comedy.
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The Fed and Lehman Brothers - Laurence M. Ball
The bankruptcy of the investment bank Lehman Brothers was the pivotal event of the 2008 financial crisis and the Great Recession that followed. Ever since the bankruptcy, there has been heated debate about why the Federal Reserve did not rescue Lehman in the same way it rescued other financial institutions, such as Bear Stearns and AIG. The Fed s leaders from that time, especially former Chairman Ben Bernanke, have strongly asserted that they lacked the legal authority to save Lehman because it did not have adequate collateral for the loan it needed to survive. Based on a meticulous four-year study of the Lehman case, The Fed and Lehman Brothers debunks the official narrative of the crisis. It shows that in reality, the Fed could have rescued Lehman but officials chose not to because of political pressures and because they underestimated the damage that the bankruptcy would do to the economy. The compelling story of the Lehman collapse will interest anyone who cares about what caused the financial crisis, whether the leaders of the Federal Reserve have given accurate accounts of their actions, and how the Fed can prevent future financial disasters.
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The Brothers Grimm and the Making of German Nationalism - Jakob Norberg
In the first comprehensive English-language portrait of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm as political thinkers and actors, Jakob Norberg reveals how history s two most famous folklorists envisioned the role of literary and linguistic scholars in defining national identity. Convinced of the political relevance of their folk tale collections and grammatical studies, the Brothers Grimm argued that they could help disentangle language groups from one another, redraw the boundaries of states in Europe, and counsel kings and princes on the proper extent and character of their rule. They sought not only to recover and revive a neglected native culture for a contemporary audience, but also to facilitate a more harmonious and enduring relationship between the traditional political elite and an emerging national collective. Through close historical analysis, Norberg reconstructs how the Grimms wished to mediate between sovereigns and peoples, politics and culture. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
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Brothers and Sisters - Alan Paul
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNew York Times bestselling author Alan Paul s in-depth narrative look at the Allman Brothers most successful album, and a portrait of an era in rock and roll and American history.The Allman Brothers Band’s Brothers and Sisters was not only the band’s bestselling album, at over seven million copies sold, but it was also a powerfully influential release, both musically and culturally, one whose influence continues to be profoundly felt.Celebrating the album’s fiftieth anniversary, Brothers and Sisters the book delves into the making of the album, while also presenting a broader cultural history of the era, based on first-person interviews, historical documents, and in-depth research.Brothers and Sisters traces the making of the template-shaping record alongside the stories of how the Allman Brothers came to the rescue of a flailing Jimmy Carter presidential campaign and helped get the former governor of Georgia elected president; how Gregg Allman’s marriage to Cher was an early harbinger of an emerging celebrity media culture; and how the band’s success led to internal fissures. The book also examines the Allman Brothers relationship with the Grateful Dead—including the most in-depth reporting ever on the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, the largest rock festival ever—and describes how they inspired bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, helping create the southern rock genre.With exclusive access to hundreds of hours of never-before-heard interviews with every major player, including Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, conducted by Allman Brothers Band archivist, photographer, and “Tour Mystic” Kirk West, Brothers and Sisters is an honest assessment of the band’s career, history, and highs and lows.
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The Brothers Grimm - Ann Schmiesing
The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmA New Yorker â œBest Book of 2024â  ⠢ Winner of the Wayland D. Hand Prize, sponsored by the American Folklore Society ⠢ Winner of the Katharine Briggs Award of the Folklore Societyâ œAnn Schmiesing . . . has brought the brothers to life in their fullness.â â ”Dominic Green, Wall Street JournalMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785â “1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786â “1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languagesâ ”more than any other German bookâ ”and the Brothers Grimm are among the top dozen most translated authors in the world. In addition to collecting tales, the Grimms were mythographers, linguists, librarians, civil servants, and above all the closest of brothers, but until now, the full story of their lifelong endeavor to preserve and articulate a German cultural identity has not been well known. Drawing on deep archival research and decades of scholarship, Ann Schmiesing tells the affecting story of how the Grimmsâ ™ ambitious projects gave the brothers a sense of self-preservation through the atrocities of the Napoleonic Wars and a series of personal losses. They produced a vast corpus of work on mythology and medieval literature, embarked on a monumental German dictionary project, and broke scholarly ground with Jacobâ ™s linguistic discovery known as Grimmâ ™s Law. Setting their story against a rich historical backdrop, Schmiesing offers a fresh consideration of the profound and yet complicated legacy of the Brothers Grimm.
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The Brothers Grimm - Ann Schmiesing
The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmA New Yorker â œBest Book of 2024â  ⠢ Winner of the Wayland D. Hand Prize, sponsored by the American Folklore Society ⠢ Winner of the Katharine Briggs Award of the Folklore Societyâ œAnn Schmiesing . . . has brought the brothers to life in their fullness.â â ”Dominic Green, Wall Street JournalMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785â “1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786â “1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languagesâ ”more than any other German bookâ ”and the Brothers Grimm are among the top dozen most translated authors in the world. In addition to collecting tales, the Grimms were mythographers, linguists, librarians, civil servants, and above all the closest of brothers, but until now, the full story of their lifelong endeavor to preserve and articulate a German cultural identity has not been well known. Drawing on deep archival research and decades of scholarship, Ann Schmiesing tells the affecting story of how the Grimmsâ ™ ambitious projects gave the brothers a sense of self-preservation through the atrocities of the Napoleonic Wars and a series of personal losses. They produced a vast corpus of work on mythology and medieval literature, embarked on a monumental German dictionary project, and broke scholarly ground with Jacobâ ™s linguistic discovery known as Grimmâ ™s Law. Setting their story against a rich historical backdrop, Schmiesing offers a fresh consideration of the profound and yet complicated legacy of the Brothers Grimm.
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The Horgan Brothers - Darina Clancy
TG4 Documentary. Na Lumière Gaelacha tells the story of the Horgan Brothers of Youghal, photographic, cinematic and animation pioneers at the time of the Lumière brothers in France. Through the Lens of Time: The Horgan Brothers Ireland 1890-1940Step back in time through the extraordinary photographs of The Horgan Brothers, who captured Ireland during its transformation from British rule to an Independent Republic. From their base in Youghal, these pioneering photographers documented people at work and play⠔courting kings and exotic travellers, farmers and fishermen along the Blackwater River. They preserved pivotal moments in Ireland s history: portraits of First World War soldiers who never returned home, volunteer camps, and the political activists who would shape the nation s destiny. This stunning collection brings their world to life again, offering a remarkable window into an Ireland that was vanishing even as they preserved it on film. Page after page reveals the extraordinary in the ordinary⠔a hidden time captured by two brothers who knew exactly where to point their lens.
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The Brothers Karamazov - Fjodor Michajlovič Dostojevskij
Fyodor Dostoyevsky s powerful meditation on faith, meaning and morality, The Brothers Karamazov is translated with an introduction and notes by David McDuff in Penguin Classics. When brutal landowner Fyodor Karamazov is murdered, the lives of his sons are changed irrevocably: Mitya, the sensualist, whose bitter rivalry with his father immediately places him under suspicion for parricide; Ivan, the intellectual, whose mental tortures drive him to breakdown; the spiritual Alyosha, who tries to heal the family s rifts; and the shadowy figure of their bastard half-brother Smerdyakov. As the ensuing investigation and trial reveal the true identity of the murderer, Dostoyevsky s dark masterpiece evokes a world where the lines between innocence and corruption, good and evil, blur and everyone s faith in humanity is tested. This powerful translation of The Brothers Karamazov features and introduction highlighting Dostoyevsky s recurrent themes of guilt and salvation, with a new chronology and further reading. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was born in Moscow. From 1849-54 he lived in a convict prison, and in later years his passion for gambling led him deeply into debt. His other works available in Penguin Classics include Crime Punishment, The Idiot and Demons. If you enjoyed The Brothers Karamazov you might like Nikolai Gogol s Dead Souls, also available in Penguin Classics. There is no writer who better demonstrates the contradictions and fluctuations of the creative mind than Dostoyevsky, and nowhere more astonishingly than in The Brothers Karamazov Joyce Carol Oates Dostoyevsky was the only psychologist from whom I had anything to learn: he belongs to the happiest windfalls of my life Friedrich Nietzsche The most magnificent novel ever written Sigmund Freud
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John and Charles Wesley: Two Brothers, One Faith - David Luckman
Discover the inspiring story of John and Charles Wesley, two brothers who left an indelible mark on Christian history. Step into the 18th century and meet John and Charles Wesley, brothers whose unwavering faith sparked a spiritual revolution. Witness their transformative journey from the humble English countryside to the heart of a movement that changed the course of Christianity.  A Tapestry of Faith and AdventureMarvel at the thrilling tales of faith, courage,and resilience as the Wesley brothers navigate challenges, triumphs, and divine encounters. From the vibrant Oxford University to the bustling streets of London, this biography paints a vibrant tapestry of their lives, making history come alive for young readers.  Faith in ActionAs you explore the pages, you will be inspired by the Wesley brothersâ ™ commitment to social justice, their passion for community service, and their unyielding dedication to spreading the message of love and grace, but most of all you will see how God worked in and through their lives.  The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from David Luckman will challenge young readers to serve God as the Wesley brothers did.  A wellâ “known and longâ “standing series:Over 50 titles Great for ages 9 to 14Published in 14 languages Half a million books soldAlso available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 booksEach biography follows the trailblazerâ ™s journey to faith,and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.  Each book features:Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what theyâ ™ve read applies to their life todayTimeline of important events in the lifetime of each bookâ ™s subject Â
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Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm - Brothers Grimm
A sumptuous treasury of original fairytales from the brothers Grimm, introduced by award-winning author Cornelia Funke and with full colour illustrations by artists Quentin Blake, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, Oliver Jeffers, Helen Oxenbury and Emma Chichester Clark celebrating the bicentenary of the first volume of Grimms original fairytales.From the land of fantastical castles, vast lakes and deep forests, the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk and fairy stories full of giants and dwarfs, witches and princesses, magical beasts and cunning children. From classics such as The Frog Prince and Hansel and Grettel to the delights of Ashputtel - the original Cinderella - all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for generations.Illustrators Quentin Blake, Raymond Briggs, Axel Scheffler, Helen Oxenbury, and Oliver Jeffers have each chosen their personal favourite fairytale to illustrate, and their individual styles make this a unique treasury for all the family to share.Contains over 50 original fairytales, collected and written by Jacob Ludwig Carol Grimm (1785-1863) and Wilhelm Carl Grimm (1786-1859), universally known as the brothers Grimm . Born in the German state of Hesse, their ambition was to collect traditional tales in order to preserve Germany s heritage. They published two volumes in 1812 and 1814 which include some of the best-known fairy tales of all time, such as Tom Thumb and The Elves and the Shoemaker . Grimms original fairytales - some dark and scary, others light and fun - are the foundation of many favourite picture books today.This beautiful treasury is published to celebrate the bicentenary of the first volume of Grimms original fairytales, and includes full page colour plates by today s top children s book illustrators.
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The Fairley Brothers in Japan - Starkey David
From the author of Poor Ghost comes a poignant road trip novel following two middle-aged brothers, Chris and Andy Fairley, as they attempt an unlikely musical comeback in Japan. Chris and Andy Fairley couldn’t be more opposite—Chris, an uptight, ever-pessimist, and Andy, a go-with-the-flow hopeful. Their glory days seemed long behind them since their moderate success as a folk-rock duo and their relationship with each other fizzled out in the mid-1980s. But when their hit song is unexpectedly chosen for a Japanese car commercial, the men are given one last shot to revive their fame and friendship. They embark on a tour across Japan, but soon find their venues are far from glamorous: a wedding reception where they re asked to play their hit on repeat, a flower farm gift shop, a windy sculpture park, and a restaurant where customers catch their own fish. As tensions between the brothers rise and a strange reporter begins following them all around the country, the men aren’t sure if the band or their relationship will survive. With echoes of Andrew Sean Greer’s Less, The Fairley Brothers in Japan is a gently comic exploration of aging, family, and belonging. It’s a tale of two brothers, not just hitting the road, but rediscovering themselves along the way.
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Give Up the Night - P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast
New York Times bestsellers P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast return with Give Up the Night, the astonishing conclusion to their Moonstruck duology set in a dark and magickal world filled with incredible danger and irresistible romance.Since becoming Moonstruck on her eighteenth birthday, Wren Nightingale has found herself thrust into a world filled with deception, danger, and murder. Uncovering that their magick was fractured and limited when the original Moonstruck ritual was broken by Selene, Wren is determined to find a way to restore it. But the Elementals are split into two factions—some want the ritual completed and their freedom—and others are so terrified of change that they’re willing to end Wren before she can reach the center of the island where the ritual Selene ruined can be completed.Between his overbearing father’s arrival, Rottingham delegating him more and more responsibility, and Celeste taking a special interest in him, Lee Young has been struggling to find his own path. As much as Lee wants to take his place in the Moonstruck hierarchy, he knows something’s not right at the Academia de la Luna. He thinks if he can talk some sense into Wren and get her to return to the Academia, that everything will turn out alright.As Wren and Lee both battle for what they believe is right, they’ll have to uncover who their true allies are…and if they’re even on the same side of this magickal fight.
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Katie and the Starry Night - Mayhew James
Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure! The stars in Vincent van Gogh s painting are so beautiful that Katie can t resist reaching in and taking one. But what will she do when all the other stars come tumbling out of the painting, too? Will Katie be able to catch the stars before the gallery guard notices they ve floated away? A wonderful way to engage children with art. A brilliant combination of education and storytelling - Parents in Touch (Katie s Picture Show)This first introduction to Van Gogh features five of his most brilliant paintings: The Starry Night, Noon, Vincent s Chair, Fishing Boats on the Beach and The Olive Grove.Classic picture book character, Katie, has been delighting children for over 25 years. Why not collect all 13 titles in the series?Katie s Picture ShowKatie and the ImpressionistsKatie and the Mona LisaKatie and the SunflowersKatie and the British ArtistsKatie and the Waterlily PondKatie and the Spanish PrincessKatie and the BathersKatie in LondonKatie s London ChristmasKatie in ScotlandKatie and the Dinosaurs
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Brothers - Harriet Evans, Andres Landazabal
Families are different,with brothers big and small;Stepbrothers or half-brothers,we love them, one and all.Celebrate your nearest and dearest with this ode to family, full of heartwarming illustrations and written in gentle rhyming text. This charming board book introduces readers to all the different types of brothers and showcases the adventures that can be had with a brother by your side. Help prepare your little one for a new family member, or simply show them all the things brothers can help with, from drying their eyes to teaching them how to ride a bike.
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The Doobie Brothers: Live From The Beacon Theatre (2x CD) - CD (0349785167)
Hudební CD - Záznam dvou vystoupení skupiny The Doobie Brothers v New Yorku v divadle Beacon Theartre z roku 2018 s názvy Toulouse Street a The Captain and Me. Záznam dvou vystoupení skupiny The Doobie Brothers v New Yorku v divadle Beacon Theartre z roku 2018 s názvy Toulouse Street a The Captain and Me. The Doobie Brothers jsou americká rocková hudební skupina, která vznikla v roce 1970 v San José v Kalifornii. V 70. letech 20. století byla jednou z nejpopulárnějších kalifornských skupin Seznam stop CD1 Listen to the Music (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Rockin #039; Down The Highway (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Mamaloi (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Toulouse Street (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Cotton Mouth (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Don #039;t Start Me To Talkin #039; (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Jesus Is Just Alright (Live From the Beacon...
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The Serpent and the Wings of Night - Carissa Broadbent
The Hunger Games meets vampires in this heart-wrenching, epic fantasy romance of dark magic and bloodthirsty intrigue from bestselling author Carissa Broadbent. Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always - always - guard your heart. The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her.Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself. But winning won t be easy against the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, Oraya is forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father s crown... and her greatest competition.Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him. But there s no room for compassion in the Kejari - and nothing more deadly than love... The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, the bestselling TikTok sensation by Carissa Broadbent.It is followed by The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King.
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The Brothers - Chambers Kimberley
The gripping new page-turner from the Queen of Gangland Crime BellaMEET THE BOND BROTHERS. You don t want to be on the wrong side of this familyâ ¦Beau Bond hates fiercely and loves hard. Heâ ™ll do anything to protect his twin Brett, and his girlfriend Jolene.Brett is a survivor. Heâ ™s always followed his brotherâ ™s lead, even if it means he s lived to regret it.As Beau and Jolene get hitched, their feuding families must put their differences aside.But the brothers have a dark secret that could cause a war between both sides â ¦ and what better place to reveal all than at a weddingâ ¦When their past sins resurface to threaten those closest to them, will the brothers still have each otherâ ™s backs?The No.1 bestselling Queen of Gangland crime is back with a pulse-pounding, gritty new thriller! Donâ ™t miss Kimberley Chambersâ ™s epic new novel. Available now!Readers LOVE Kimberley Chambers! A cracking good read right to the end â “ I could have read on âââââ Another book by Kimberley Chambers that didnâ ™t disappoint. Canâ ™t wait for the Bond Family saga to continue âââââ The characters are likable and viciousâ ¦She certainly knows how to tell a story and you will be gripped by this one âââââ Another great gangland story from this great author. Love the family s portrayal âââââ What can I sayâ ¦ It s Kimberley Chambers. Just like I thought, it was gripping [and] kept me guessing on every page âââââ Absolutely brilliant gangland, Kimberley does it again! Loved it and highly recommend it âââââ Nitty-gritty tale, fast moving and powerful âââââ Just when you think her books could not get any better, she pulls it out of the bag once again âââââ
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