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Amazing Rivers - Julie Vosburgh Agnone

A fact-filled, colourful celebration of Earth's waterways. Discover religious celebrations, stunning waterfalls and weird wildlife, including hungry bears and giant salamanders, as you take a tour of Amazing Rivers.

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Map Your Planet: Rivers and Coasts - Amy Chapman

Explore Earth''s amazing rivers and coasts through maps!Find out everything you need to know about rivers and coasts and follow these features on real-life maps. Learn about the path of a river, from its source to its mouth, and how the power of water shapes the coastline. Discover the many ways in which humans use water and how rivers and coasts are connected to the water cycle.Explore geography through maps with the Map Your Planet series. See key geography topics in action, as case studies are brought to life with large, detailed maps. Discover the importance of mapping and how maps are created and kept up-to-date.

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Great Rivers - Geordie Torr

This eye-catching hardback guide introduces the great rivers of the world and how they have shaped our society, brought to life with spectacular, full-colour photography. From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and impacted our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures.In this volume, you will:• Explore the natural features of a river from their source in the mountains down to the estuaries where they reach the sea.• See how rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to the first civilizations.• Learn how rivers like the Rhine and the Mississippi have facilitated trade along their lengths.• Discover the importance of rivers to our well-being, through their impacts on agriculture, drought, migration and much, much more.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

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Seven Rivers - Vanessa Taylor

Rivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives. We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when a passion for wild swimming is flourishing but the Amazon is on fire and some of our major river systems are dying, it has never been clearer that rivers are intertwined with humanity at our best and our worst. Seven Rivers is story of the Nile, Danube, Niger, Mississippi, Ganges, Yangtze and the Thames. It is a story of imperial frontiers, alluvial gold, kidnappings, slavery, anticolonialism and creation myths. It is about those who''ve lived and died on these rivers and their endless capacity for invention: their lotus pools and hanging gardens, their gigantic canal systems and elaborate fishing rituals, their absolute powers and their sly rebellions. At its heart are the empire-builders of the Chinese dynasties, Romans and Hindus and their river gods, the Habsburgs and Ottomans, Mughal emperors, the people of the Niger from Mali''s golden age to today, struggles of life and death on the Mississippi, and the dethroning of the British on the rivers of their unruly imperial subjects. This is the story of us, in seven rivers.

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Rivers of Power - Laurence C. Smith

''As fascinating as it is beautifully written'' JARED DIAMOND, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs and SteelRivers, more than any road, technology or political event, have shaped the course of civilization. Rivers have opened frontiers, defined borders, supported trade, generated energy and fed billions. Most of our greatest cities stand on river banks or deltas, and our quest for mastery has spurred staggering advances in engineering, science and law. Rivers and their topographic divides have shaped the territories of nations and the migration of peoples, and yet - as their resources become ever more precious - can foster cooperation even among enemy states. And though they become increasingly domesticated, they remain a formidable global force: these vast arterial powers promote life but are capable of destroying everything in their path.From ancient Egypt to our growing contemporary metropolises, Rivers of Power reveals why rivers matter so profoundly to human civilization, and how they continue to be indispensable to our societies and wellbeing.''Takes readers on a tour of the world''s great rivers - past, present and future. The result is fascinating, eye-opening, sometimes alarming, and ultimately inspiring'' Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction''A tour de force ... From Herodotus musing on the Nile to the dam makers of modern China, this is their story'' Fred Pearce, author of When the Rivers Run Dry''Instructive and entertaining'' The Times

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Great Rivers of the World - Volker Mehnert

Spend hours navigating the world''s great rivers in this vibrant, fact-filled book for kids that blends geography, history, and culture.Where in the Rhein does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong called the "Nine Dragon" river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of other facts are explored in this wonderfully illustrated atlas of the world''s great rivers.Each spread in this book, which includes a goregeous gatefold page, offers a colorful map packed with drawings, figures, and facts. Cities that border the rivers are highlighted, as are distinct flora and fauna, significant natural and human-made features, and fascinating historical details. A "biography" of each river describes where it flows, and its importance to the communities it passes through. Special attention is given to the ecological health of the rivers--those that are thriving and those in danger of losing their valuable habitats. Along the way, young readers will come to understand the enormous impact that rivers have on our lives, while learning valuable information in a way that will spark their curiosity and imagination.

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London's Hidden Rivers - David Fathers

A fantastic guide to exploring the hidden rivers of London.London has many rivers, but they are often hidden under centuries of development. Rivers like the Walbrook, the Fleet or the Effra have left their mark on the city, and still form an important part of our subterranean world.- From the former watering hole, by the Earl’s Sluice, where Canterbury pilgrims rested, David Bowie rehearsed and Henry Cooper trained, to the Gardens by the Westbourne where a young Mozart performed.- From Counter’s Creek and its burial grounds of Kensal Green and Brompton to the River Effra and the West Norwood cemetery.- From the pipe carrying the River Tyburn over Baker Street Underground station to the grate in Farringdon through which the River Fleet can be heard (and seen).David Fathers shows the course of London''s hidden rivers in a series of detailed guided walks, illustrating the traces they have left and showing the ways they have shaped the city. Each walk starts at the tube or rail station nearest to the source of the river, and then follows it down to the Thames through parkland, suburbia, historic neighbourhoods and the vestiges of our industrial past. London''s Hidden Rivers contains over 120km of walks, both north and south of the Thames. Winding through the hills, valleys and marshes that underlie the city, every page is a revelation.

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Rivers - Nigel Holmes, Dr Paul Raven

Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance – yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the potential to wreak great destruction. This book describes the natural and not-so-natural changes that have affected British rivers since the last ice age and looks at the many plants and animals that live along, above and within them. Detailed case studies of the Meon, Dee and Endrick illustrate the incredibly varied nature of our river ecosystems, and the natural and human factors that make each one different. Written by two widely respected river ecologists, the book looks not only at rivers as they were and are but also at how they can be managed and cared for. Full of interesting facts and stunning images, Rivers is essential reading for anyone professionally involved in rivers and for the naturalist, conservationist and layman alike. It is the one book you need to understand this singularly important and often contentious feature of the British landscape.

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Rivers of London: Stray Cat Blues - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew, Jose Maria Beroy

A cat-woman, a notorious London gangster, and a brothel specialising in chimeras. Or just another Wednesday as itÂ’s known in the world of Rivers of London. Stray Cat Blues is the latest adventure in the critically acclaimed series. CSI meets Harry Potter in this supernatural police procedural crime series based on characters and the books written by Ben Aaronovitch. This new series is scripted by regular co-writer Andrew Cartmel author of the Vinyl Detective.Old frenemies become allies in the latest Rivers of London adventure when a mysterious cat-woman comes to The Folly looking for help to free her sisters from a notorious chimera brothel run by London gangster Monty and his sinister magically endowed mother, Mrs. Napier. Now, Romeo, together with Abigail, Kitty Butchart aka Hoodette, Reynard Fossman, and Gina Penlaw must rescue the three imprisoned women before the Faceless Man can get his hands on them…Collecting together the critically acclaimed original four-issue mini-series.With exclusive bonus material, included a script to art comparison, covers gallery and a collection of the backup articles from the four comics.The continuing comic-book adaptation of Ben AaronovitchÂ’s hugely successful and award-winning 10-book novel series first published in 2011.An all-new original adventure starring the Peter Grant the wizard-in-training hero of the first Rivers of London Novel, ‘Rivers of LondonÂ’, also known as Midnight Riot in the US.

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KS2 Geography Discover & Learn: Rivers Study Book - CGP Books

This colourful KS2 Rivers book contains a delightful stream of engaging information, full-colour photos and diagrams, plus a healthy variety of thought-provoking questions, to help pupils learn about KS2 Geography. It covers everything pupils need to know about the water cycle, river courses and features of rivers, plus details about specific rivers, such as the Severn, Danube, Amazon and Colorado. All this, in CGP''s famous pupil-friendly style - nice.This book is perfectly paired with the matching Rivers Activity Book (9781782949763). It''s filled to the brim with questions and activities to further pupils'' understanding and interest in Geography.

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Kurt Jackson's Rivers - Jackson Kurt

From source to sea, artist Kurt Jackson's fascination with the rivers of the British Isles and beyond has endured throughout his life. This book explores, for the first time, Jackson's visual and written responses to the rivers that he has followed, from the continent of Africa to his home county of Cornwall. The diversity of the waterways that Jackson has come to know through his travels is echoed in his images, which capture habitats rich in flora and fauna. We can also discern the changing face of our rivers - choked by pollution and straining to survive the abuses inflicted since industrialisation restricted the natural flow of the network of blue lines that trickle, meander and run through our lands. Celebrating those networks common to us all, this important publication reminds us of the splendours of our rivers - powerful and fragile in equal measure.

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Echo in the Darkness - Francine Rivers

Book 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.From Francine Rivers comes the “compelling” and “emotionally charged” (Booklist, starred review) sequel to the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart.Believed dead, Hadassah finds employment helping a doctor in the poor section of first-century Rome and discovers an ability to heal others through the power of her faith. When Julia falls ill, Hadassah is forced to confront a difficult decision: should she return to the Valerian household, risking exposure and death, to help her former tormentor in the Christian tradition?Continuing to search for meaning and faith, Marcus turns away from the opulence of Rome, led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.Book 2 in the Mark of the Lion series, the classic biblical fiction trilogyCombines historical drama with spiritual depthFeatures a glossary of terms to help readers understand Ancient RomeIncludes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions.“Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.”—Debbie Macomber“As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.”—Angela Hunt“Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”—Liz Curtis Higgs“Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.”—Bodie Thoene“Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.”—Romantic Times

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As Sure as the Dawn - Francine Rivers

Book 3 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.The thrilling conclusion to the Mark of the Lion series.With Hadassah confined to the cells below the arena, facing death once again, and his sister Julia dying of a strange new illness and longing for a forgiveness beyond her reach, Marcus goes in search of God. Meanwhile, Atretes, the Germanic warrior and former gladiator, vows to move heaven and earth to find his son—the baby he thought was dead and whose life Hadassah saved—and take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. Atretes did not count on Rizpah’s fiery resistance to having “her son” taken away, nor is he prepared for the woman’s strength and beauty. From their first meeting, the two are caught in a stormy battle of wills.The captivating finale to the classic biblical fiction trilogyIncludes a glossary of historical termsFeatures discussion questions, character reviews, and Scripture references for book clubs“Once more, Rivers transcends the genre.”—Booklist, starred review“Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.”—Debbie Macomber“As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.”—Angela Hunt“Francine redefined Christian fiction—honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing—demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.”—Liz Curtis Higgs“Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.”—Bodie Thoene“Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.”—Romantic Times

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There are Rivers in the Sky - Elif Shafaková

This is the story of one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives - all connected by a single drop of water.In the ruins of Nineveh, that ancient city of Mesopotamia, there lies hidden in the sand fragments of a long-forgotten poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh.In Victorian London, an extraordinary child is born at the edge of the dirt-black Thames. Arthur's only chance of escaping poverty is his brilliant memory. When his gift earns him a spot as an apprentice at a printing press, Arthur's world opens up far beyond the slums, with one book soon sending him across the seas: Nineveh and Its Remains.In 2014 Turkey, Narin, a Yazidi girl living by the River Tigris, waits to be baptised with water brought from the holy sit of Lalish in Iraq.The ceremony is cruelly interrupted, and soon Narin and her grandmother must journey across war-torn lands in the hope of reaching the sacred valley of their people.In 2018 London, broken-hearted Zaleekhah, a hydrologist, moves to a houseboat on the Thames to escape the wreckage of her marriage. Zaleekhah foresees a life drained of all love and meaning - until an unexpected connection to her homeland changes everything.A dazzling feat of storytelling from one of the greatest writers of our time, Elif Shafak's There are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, sweeping novel that spans centuries, continents and cultures, entwined by rivers, rains, and waterdrops:'Water remembers. It is humans who forget.'

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Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers - Dee Dee Chainey, Willow Winsham

Enthralling tales of the sea, rivers and lakes from around the globe. Folklore of the seas and rivers has a resonance in cultures all over the world. Watery hopes, fears and dreams are shared by all peoples where rivers flow and waves crash. This fascinating book covers English sailor superstitions and shape-shifting pink dolphins of the Amazon, Scylla and Charybdis, the many guises of Mami Wata, the tale of the Yoruba River spirit, the water horses of the Scottish lochs, the infamous mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, and much more.Accompanied by stunning woodcut illustrations, popular authors Dee Dee Chainey and Willow Winsham explore the deep history and enduring significance of water folklore the world over, from mermaids, selkies and sirens to ghostly ships and the fountains of youth. With this book, Folklore Thursday aims to encourage a sense of belonging across all cultures by showing how much we all have in common.

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Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams - Richard Mayon-White, Wendy Yorke

A guide to exploring and enjoying the river Thames and its tributaries through the 50 best riverside walks.The River Thames is a beautifully rich and diverse 215-mile stretch of water that so many of us enjoy walking along – for half an hour, half a day, or days on end courtesy of the wonderful Thames Path. Explore further and you discover the Thames tributaries – the rivers and streams that flow into the Thames from miles in all directions. This natural network has an enormous catchment area, right across Southern England into the Thames Estuary. From a small source stream in Gloucestershire, across varied and historic countryside, through London and into the wide estuary entering the North Sea, the Thames and its tributaries are a plentiful area for exploration and enjoyment.Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams helps you do just that. The book presents the 33 primary rivers that flow from the Thames and within these chapters describes 50 wonderful walks that best explore the beauty these tributaries have to offer. The walks vary between 4 and 12 miles long and explore a variety of chalk streams, wet woodlands, lakes, reedbeds, flood meadows and canals, where you can pause, observe the wildlife, read about the interesting and historical places featured, or enjoy the waterside with a wild swim, picnic or paddle. Each chapter also features beautiful photography and informative maps.

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Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath - Jennifer Holdich

''Serious Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine vibes and just as hilarious, sad and disturbing. I predict a monster hit'' Daily Mail''Got a wicked sense of humour? Then you''ll love this'' Peterborough Telegraph''Murder has no right to be this funny. Imagine Hannibal Lecter as written by Victoria Wood. Perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes and CJ Skuse'' ERIN KELLYJulie Tudor is Not a Psychopath.Julie Tudor is 49 and has it all: a fantastic job (well-maintained spreadsheets are the lynchpin of an efficient office), a beautiful house (some may wonder how she got the money for it, but nothing has been proved) and the man of her dreams.Julie Tudor is Not a Stalker.Sean is 25 and the love of Julie''s life. The only problem is, he thinks he''s in love with someone else.And Julie Tudor is definitely, definitely not a serial killer.But Julie has found herself in a similar situation before. And if there''s one thing Julie knows, it''s how to get rid of the competition...After all, what''s a little murder in the name of true love?Readers LOVE Julie Tudor:''From the very first page, I was hooked and unable to put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What a perfect read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''THIS BOOK IS LITERAL INSANITY!!!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This was SO GOOD'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This one''s a must-read!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A Voice in the Wind - Francine Rivers

Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century Roman empire and introduces them to a character they will never forget―Hadassah. While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she’s torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire.A Voice in the Wind is perfect for fans of:Christian romanceBiblical and historical fictionThemes of grace, love, and standing firm in your faithIncludes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions “Francine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.” ―Debbie Macomber “As we ‘watch’ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The ‘costumes’ may vary, but our Lord does not change.” ―Angela Hunt “Francine redefined Christian fiction―honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changing―demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate God’s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.” ―Liz Curtis Higgs “Francine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.” ―Bodie Thoene “Francine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.” ―Romantic Times

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Rivers of London: Here Be Dragons - Ben Aaronovitch, James Swallow, Cartmel Andrew

Some say a dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. A monster red in tooth and claw, with wings, and fire for breath. And its name… Wyvern!CSI meets Harry Potter in this graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch - writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series, Andrew Cartmel author of the Vinyl Detective and New York Times best-selling author, James Swallow creator of the Marc Dane series, and writer of five best-selling Warhammer 40,000 novels.After a rash of strange UFO sightings above the capital, a Met Police helicopter night patrol is attacked by what can only be described as a dragon!Wizard in training Peter Grant and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, the MetÂ’s only sanctioned wizard, takes to the skies to investigate.As the mystery deepens, Peter and Thomas find themselves caught between two groups of hunters – one human, one fae – and he uncovers the legacy of events that extend all the way back to the late ‘60s and one of LondonÂ’s most famous residents – a certain “Experienced” rock star – who made a pact with the Demimonde that was never fulfilled.To save the skies of the city, Peter will have to face the enraged beast – but can he end things peacefully... Or will he be forced to destroy the last wyvern?Collecting together the critically acclaimed original four-issue mini-series.With exclusive bonus material, included a script to art comparison, covers gallery and a collection of the backup articles from the four comics.The continuing comic-book adaptation of Ben AaronovitchÂ’s hugely successful and award-winning 10-book novel series first published in 2011.An all-new original adventure starring the Peter Grant the wizard-in-training hero of the first Rivers of London Novel, ‘Rivers of LondonÂ’, also known as Midnight Riot in the US.

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Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? - Julie Smith

Give your mind the one thing it needs in 2026 with the SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER everyone is STILL talking about, from clinical psychologist and TikTok sensation Dr Julie SmithFrom clinical psychologist and TikTok sensation, Dr Julie Smith'A brilliant book' Steven Bartlett, Diary of a CEO podcast'Full of sound, helpful advice with life skills, from building confidence to managing stress' Sunday TimesAS FEATURED IN THE OBSERVER, STYLIST, EVENING STANDARD, WOMEN'S HEALTH, MARIE CLAIRE AND GRAZIA________Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith shares all the skills you need to get through life's ups and downs.Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, this is a must-have handbook for optimising your mental health. Dr Julie's simple but expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient no matter what life throws your way.Written in short, bite-sized entries, you can turn straight to the section you need depending on the challenge you're facing - and immediately find the appropriate tools to help with . . .- Managing anxiety- Dealing with criticism- Battling low mood- Building self-confidence- Finding motivation- Learning to forgive yourselfThis book tackles the everyday issues that affect us all and offers easy, practical solutions that might just change your life.________'Sound wisdom, easy to gulp down. I'm sure this book is already helping lots of people. Great work, Dr Julie' Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons To Stay Alive'I'm blown away by her ability to communicate difficult ideas with ease, simplicity and practicality. Amazing. Go and buy it now!' Jay Shetty'It's real, it's authentic . . . Very practical and very, very helpful' Lorraine Kelly'Relatable, real and easy to digest . . . As if your wise best friend is chatting to you. An essential mental-health bible for adults and teenagers' YOU Magazine, Daily Mail 'If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!' Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the WorkSunday Times bestseller, June 2024Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? has sold over one million copies across all formats, The Bookseller, January 2024

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Vibrační plošina inSPORTline Julisa

Vibrační plošina pro efektivní domácí posilování a uvolňování svalů. Prohnutý tvar, vertikální, horizontální a 3D vibrace, 60 rychlostí, nastavitelné expandéry, dálkové ovládání.. Vibrační plošina inSPORTline Julisa je ideální pomůckou pro posilování a formování postavy, masáž, uvolnění svalů nebo rychlou regeneraci po nadměrné fyzické námaze. Posilovat nebo uvolňovat můžete různé svalové skupiny. Masáže jsou velmi efektivní, uvolňující, bezpečné a časově nenáročné. Záleží jen na poloze, jakou na plošině zaujmete. Můžete na ní stát, sedět, provádět dřepy, kliky nebo různé formy vzporů. Volba je jen na vás a možností je spousta. Využít můžete i odnímatelné expandéry s měkkými madly a nastavitelnou délkou. Cvičení na vibrační plošině zvyšuje účinnost cviků, zapojujete i hluboké stabilizační svalstvo. Vibrační plošina inSPORTline Julisa nabízí 3 různé druhy vibrací - horizontální ze strany na stranu, oscilační (vertikální kývání) a 3D vibrace. Jednotlivé typy vibrací můžete i různě kombinovat. V každém programu máte na výběr ze 60 rychlostí vibrací. Snadno si tak zvolíte náročnost posilování nebo intenzitu masáže. Diody na stranách podle zvolené zátěže efektně svítí - zeleně, oranžově, nebo červeně. Měnit nastavení můžete pomocí přiloženého dálkového ovládání v podobě hodinek, které snadno připnete na ruku, nebo přímo na panelu s dotykovým LCD displejem. Ten přehledně zobrazuje aktuální rychlost, zvolený program, množství spálených kalorií a čas cvičení. Díky mírně prohnutému tvaru plošiny je cvičení komfortnější a zároveň stabilnější, především při širším rozkročení nebo při sedu. Pokud jsou navíc zapnuty všechny módy vibrací dohromady, při poloze tzv. surfaře pak takto tvarovaná deska krásně simuluje právě surfařskou jízdu na vlnách. I přes menší rozměry, které umožňují snadné skladování, působí vibrační plošina robustním dojmem. To dokládá i vysoká nosnost 120 kg. Protiskluzové gumové nožky v kombinaci s hmotností stroje 18 kg a přiloženou gumovou podložkou zajišťují, že se během cvičení plošina ani nehne a je velmi bezpečná. Protiskluzová je i samotná cvičební plocha. Vibrační plošina inSPORTline Julisa se hodí do každé domácnosti. Svaly s ní výborně posílíte i uvolníte. Typy vibrací: oscilační vibrace - vertikální kývání (amplituda 1 - 2 mm, frekvence 25 - 40 Hz) 3D vibrace - několik směrů vibrací, deska se nijak nehoupe, ale celá vibruje (amplituda 0 - 12 mm, frekvence 6 - 12 Hz) horizontální vibrace - pohyb ze strany na stranu (amplituda 0,5 - 4 mm, frekvence 7 - 11,5 Hz) kombinace oscilace a 3D vibrace kombinace oscilace a horizontální vibrace kombinace 3D vibrace a horizontální vibrace kombinace všech druhů vibrací Tichý a efektivní Pocítíte, jak trénink dokonale zapadne do rytmu vašeho dne. Srdcem platformy Julisa jsou tři tiché motory o celkovém výkonu 440 W, jejichž chod je téměř neslyšitelný, takže se můžete soustředit jen sami na sebe. Speciálně tvarovaná, mírně prohnutá platforma zajišťuje vysoký komfort a stabilitu a přiložená gumová antivibrační podložka účinně tlumí otřesy. Je to váš osobní prostor, kde stabilní konstrukce a promyšlený design umožňují harmonický trénink bez kompromisů. Síla plynoucí z vibrací Překonejte své limity a uvolněte skutečnou sílu proměny. Platforma Julisa využívá kombinované typy vibrací (oscilační, 3D a horizontální), které umožňují hlubší aktivaci svalů než běžné cvičení. Výkon 440 W a frekvence až 40 Hz zajišťují intenzivní stimulaci, která aktivuje i hluboké stabilizační svaly. Nejde jen o pohyb – jde o posílení od samotného středu těla. Jednoduché. Účinné! Zapomeňte na složité nastavování a soustřeďte se na to nejdůležitější – na cíl. Ovládání zajišťuje inovativní ovladač ve formě hodinek, který máte neustále po ruce. Všechny hodnoty přehledně sledujete na dotykovém LCD panelu a díky přednastaveným tréninkovým programům spustíte cvičení jediným dotykem. Intuitivní ovládání dělá z pokročilé technologie vašeho přirozeného pomocníka, takže energii věnujete tréninku, ne nastavování.Technický popis: skladná vibrační plošina pro efektivní posilování i uvolnění svalů mírně prohnutá nášlapná plocha široké možnosti využití zapojení hlubokého stabilizačního svalstva zlepšení rovnováhy 3 přednastavené programy 7 manuálních programů 60 rychlostí odnímatelné expandéry stabilní protiskluzové nožky protiskluzová gumová podložka v balení protiskluzová cvičební plocha dotykový LCD displej dálkové ovládání na ruku (knoflíková baterie CR2032 3V není součástí balení) napájení ze sítě typy vibrací: horizontální (ze strany na stranu), oscilační (houpačka), 3D vibrace, kombinované frekvence vibrací: 6 - 40 Hz rozměry: délka 78 x šířka 46 x výška 20 cm rozměry cvičební plochy: délka 68 x šířka 42 cm rozměry balení: délka 84 x šířka 52 x výška 25 cm výkon: 200 W + 200 W + 40 W (3 motory) hmotnost: 20 kg maximální nosnost: 120 kg vhodné pro domácí použití

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Julie Chan is Dead - Liann Zhang

The instant internationally bestselling outrageously unputdownable debut for fans of Bunny, Bat Eater and Yellowface''An absolute masterpiece'' STYLIST''You''ll finish it in one sitting'' BESTJulie Chan didn’t mean to steal her identical twin’s life. She meant to call the police when she found the body. She meant to dial 911.Except when she unlocked Chloe’s phone to make that call, she also gained access to her estranged sister’s sponsorship deals, her followers, her wealth, her whole life. And Julie’s not prepared to give it back. Not yet. So it''s goodbye Julie, love Chloe x Now all Julie has to do is keep her head down and blend in with the beautiful Belladonnas, the tribe of influencers who had welcomed Chloe in to their inner circle before she died. Julie''s going to breathe, detox, workout. Curate each post. Filter each picture. Spend whole days filming unboxing videos. But someone out there knows that even identical twins have their differences...''A wildly fun ride'' i''Dark and twisted'' RED''If you liked Yellowface, you''ll enjoy this nail-biting life-swap ride through the glossy influencer scene'' DAILY MAILSUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH''Outrageously fun. Both a propulsive, heart-pounding ride and a layered examination of social media, status, and obsession'' Grace D. Li, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief''Diabolically fun'' Monika Kim, author of Sunday Times bestseller, The Eyes are the Best Part''Edgy, vicious, and impossible to put down'' Amber Cowie, award-winning author of The Off SeasonReaders LOVE Julie Chan is Dead: ''Captivating'' 5 STAR REVIEW''Thrilling'' 5 STAR REVIEW ''Enthralling'' 5 STAR REVIEW ''Kept me reading way past midnight, I couldn''t put it down'' 5 STAR REVIEW ''Such a wild ride'' 5 STAR REVIEW

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The Whitstable Pearl Mystery - Julie Wassmer

''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl''Daily MailThe Whitstable Pearl Mystery is the first book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.Pearl Nolan always wanted to be a detective but life, and a teenage pregnancy, got in the way of a police career and instead she built up a successful seafood restaurant in her coastal home town of Whitstable - famous for its native oysters. Now, at 39, and with son Charlie away at university, Pearl finds herself suffering from empty nest syndrome . . . until she discovers the drowned body of local oyster fisherman Vinnie Rowe, weighted down with an anchor chain, on the eve of Whitstable''s annual oyster festival. Is it a tragic accident, suicide - or murder? Pearl seizes the opportunity to prove her detection skills and discover the truth but she soon finds herself in conflict with Canterbury city police detective, Chief Inspector Mike McGuire. Then another body is discovered - and Pearl finds herself trawling the past for clues, triggering memories of another emotional summer more than twenty years ago . . .Praise for Julie Wassmer''s Whitstable Pearl Mysteries...''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem'' Daily Mail''As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters'' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent''All of the thrills without any of the gore'' The Sun ''This is a quality title...a very entertaining read'' The Puzzle Doctor ''My new favourite author in the genre'' George Galloway ''A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author'' Trip Fiction''Proves she''s mistress of her craft'' John McGhie, author of White Highlands ''Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won''t they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!'' Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle ''If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven''t picked this series, then you are missing out'' Alba in Bookland ''Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story'' Victoria Best, Shiny New Books ''Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea'' -- Bec Stafford''Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!'' Anthony JemmettPraise for the TV series''Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer''s novels...'' Drama Quarterly''...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...'' Washington Post''...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.'' Wall Street Journal

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Murder Fest - Julie Wassmer

''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl''Daily Mail Murder Fest is the sixth book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.Pearl''s detective agency takes a back seat as she prepares to offer a warm welcome to a group of special visitors. A local Arts Festival is being held to honour a cultural exchange visit from representatives of Borken - Whitstable''s Twin Town in Germany. Yet very soon, personality clashes surface among the participants; local politicians try to use the festival for their own ends while others jostle for improved billing on the festival programme. Tempers flare, old feuds re-surface and on the eve of the first event, a cryptic message - Murder Fest - is received by the local police. Before DCI Mike McGuire has a chance to investigate, the festival commences with an unscheduled event when a celebrated author is found brutally murdered . . . Soon the only ''Arts'' on display are dark ones, as Whitstable''s celebration of local culture transforms into a real-life murder fest - offering Whitstable''s Pearl Nolan another mystery to solve.Praise for Julie Wassmer''s Whitstable Pearl Mysteries...''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem'' Daily Mail''As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters'' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent''All of the thrills without any of the gore'' The Sun ''This is a quality title...a very entertaining read'' The Puzzle Doctor ''My new favourite author in the genre'' George Galloway ''A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author'' Trip Fiction''Proves she''s mistress of her craft'' John McGhie, author of White Highlands ''Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won''t they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!'' Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle ''If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven''t picked this series, then you are missing out'' Alba in Bookland ''Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story'' -- Victoria Best, Shiny New Books ''Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea'' -- Bec Stafford ''Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!'' Anthony JemmettPraise for the TV series''Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer''s novels...'' Drama Quarterly ''...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...'' Washington Post ''...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.'' Wall Street Journal

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May Day Murder - Julie Wassmer

''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl''Daily MailMay Day Murder is the third book in Julie Wassmer''s popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan.It''s springtime and Whitstable is emerging from hibernation. While neither the restaurant nor detective agency is too busy, Pearl resolves to spend some time at the family allotment. But her best friend, Nathan, has persuaded one of his favourite actresses to open the May Day festivities at Whitstable Castle and involves Pearl in his plans. Like Pearl, Faye Marlowe is a Whitstable native, but having left the town more than two decades ago, the star has been living in the South of France since her agent''s phone stopped ringing. Charming but ''sensitive'', she arrives with a small entourage and though her presence in the town causes a stir Pearl''s mother Dolly remains unimpressed, choosing to remember Faye Marlow when she was plain old Frankie Murray, the daughter of a local whelk merchant. Nathan soon realises he has made a mistake with this invitation and his doubts are confirmed when Faye is nowhere to be found on the morning of May Day. And as ''Jack in the Green'' puts on his impressive costume to lead the parade, the actress''s dead body is discovered - tethered to the maypole on the Castle grounds . . . and so it''s left to Pearl and DCI Mike McGuire to unravel the mystery of the May Day murder.Praise for Julie Wassmer''s Whitstable Pearl Mysteries...''While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem'' Daily Mail''As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters'' Myles McWeeney, Irish Independent ''All of the thrills without any of the gore'' The Sun ''This is a quality title...a very entertaining read'' The Puzzle Doctor ''My new favourite author in the genre'' George Galloway ''A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author'' Trip Fiction''Proves she''s mistress of her craft'' John McGhie, author of White Highlands ''Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won''t they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!'' Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle ''If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven''t picked this series, then you are missing out'' ? Alba in Bookland ''Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story'' -- Victoria Best ? Shiny New Books ''Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, Murder on Sea may be just your cup of tea'' -- Bec Stafford''Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!'' Anthony JemmettPraise for the TV series''Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer''s novels...'' Drama Quarterly''...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...'' Washington Post''...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.'' Wall Street Journal

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Julie a žralok (978-80-276-0586-6)

Kniha - autor Kiran Millwood Hargraveová, 216 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Jmenuju se Julie. Tohle je příběh léta, kdy jsem málem ztratila svou mámu a našla žraloka staršího než stromy. Julie se spolu se svými rodiči vydala na odlehlý ostrov v Severním moři, daleko od jejich domova v Cornwallu - její táta sem přijel za prací a máma je odhodlaná stůj co stůj najít nepolapitelného žraloka grónského. Julie si není tak úplně jistá, co bude na ostrově celé prázdniny dělat ona, ale s kočkou Nudlí, knížkami z místní knihovny a novým kamarádem Kinem má záhy o zábavu postaráno. Když však začne hrozit, že mámina posedlost celou rodinu stáhne ke dnu, octne se Julie v temných hlubinách dobrodružství, nad kterými se tyčí maják plný naděje…

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Open When… - Julie Smith

THE NEW BOOK FROM BESTSELLING CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND TIKTOK SENSATION DR JULIE, AUTHOR OF WHY HAS NOBODY TOLD ME THIS BEFORE?Feeling overwhelmed? Open when… stress takes over.Facing self-doubt? Open when… imposter syndrome strikes.Lost your direction? Open when… you need fresh motivation.--This is the book for life''s twists and turns, when being human starts to get complicated.A must-have companion to Dr Julie''s international bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, which taught us the skills to strengthen our future mental health, Open When... is the book to turn to when you find yourself in the eye of the storm.Within this book are a series of Open When style letters from Dr Julie to help navigate the moments of overwhelm, confusion or self-doubt that we all face when life gets messy.Offering calm, clarity and a laser focus on the best way forward, each personal letter is followed by real-time tools that will help you re-frame the situation and decide on your next move.Every chapter covers a new scenario; universal problems that each of us will likely face at some point. So, whether you’re experiencing:StressPressure to performDealing with difficult peopleTrying to fit inMaking big decisionsArguments with your partnerBig emotions causing anxietyOpen When... brings the words you need to hear to get back on the front foot, feeling ready to take on everything life throws your way.--Praise for Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?''Sound wisdom, easy to gulp down. I''m sure this book is already helping lots of people.'' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of REASONS TO STAY ALIVE''A toolkit of deceptively simple strategies for life''s troubles. Everyone could benefit from the wisdom of Dr Smith'' i ''BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS OF 2022''''Julie Smith is the psychology teacher you wish you''d had at school'' EVENING STANDARD''This book is a goldmine. I truly treat it like a handbook now'' STYLIST''It''s real, it''s authentic . . . Very practical and very, very helpful'' LORRAINE KELLY''I''m blown away by her ability to communicate difficult ideas with ease, simplicity and practicality. Amazing. Go and buy it now!'' Jay Shetty''If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!'' Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work''Full of sound, helpful advice with life skills, from building confidence to managing stress'' Sunday Times Instant No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, January 2025

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Rivers of London - Ben Aaronovitch

Book 1 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.My name is Peter Grant, and I used to be a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service, and to everyone else as the Filth. My story really begins when I tried to take a witness statement from a man who was already dead...Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London''s Metropolitan Police. After taking a statement from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost, Peter comes to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny.Suddenly, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.Praise for the Rivers of London novels:''Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London''NICK FROST''As brilliant and funny as ever''THE SUN''Charming, witty, exciting''THE INDEPENDENT''An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups''THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you''re a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don''t panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch''s imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.

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Other Rivers - Peter Hessler

''Memorable... One of [China''s] most astute and sensitive foreign observers'' Financial Times''Compassionate... full of warmth'' GuardianMore than twenty years after teaching English to China''s first boom generation at a small college in Sichuan Province, Peter Hessler returned to teach the next generation. At the same time, Hessler''s twin daughters became the only Westerners in a student body of about two thousand in their local primary school. Through reconnecting with his previous students now in their forties - members of China''s "Reform generation" - and teaching his current undergraduates, Hessler is able to tell an intimately unique story about China''s incredible transformation over the past quarter-century.In the late 1990s, almost all of Hessler''s students were the first of their families to enrol in higher education, sons and daughters of subsistence farmers who could offer little guidance as their children entered a brand-new world. By 2019, when Hessler arrived at Sichuan University, he found a very different China and a new kind of student - an only child whose schooling was the object of intense focus from a much more ambitious and sophisticated cohort of parents. Hessler''s new students have a sense of irony about the regime but mostly navigate its restrictions with equanimity, and embrace the astonishing new opportunities China''s boom affords. But the pressures of this system of extreme ''meritocracy'' at scale can be gruesome, even for much younger children, including his own daughters, who give him a first-hand view of raising a child in China.In Peter Hessler''s hands, China''s education system is the perfect vehicle for examining what''s happened to the country, where it''s going, and what we can learn from it. At a time when relations between the UK and China fracture, Other Rivers is a tremendous, indeed an essential gift, a work of enormous human empathy that rejects cheap stereotypes and shows us China from the inside out and the bottom up, using as a measuring stick this most universally relatable set of experiences. As both a window onto China and a distant mirror onto our own education system, Other Rivers is a classic, a book of tremendous value and compelling human interest.

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Between Two Rivers - Moudhy Al-Rashid

''I have never read a book on Mesopotamia that so beautifully brings to life the people themselves ... It melts away the sense of time.'' TOM HOLLAND''Tender, moving and vivid.'' ROBERT MACFARLANE''Beautiful''STEPHEN GREENBLATT''Fascinating and magnificent, beautifully written and explained: this book is a masterpiece.'' GEORGE MONBIOT''Ancient Mesopotamia comes alive in Moudhy Al-Rashid''s must-read, millennia-spanning history ... spellbinding'' NEW SCIENTIST----------Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time.What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity, like the earliest depiction of a wheel and the first approximation of pi. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw and relatable moments, like a dog''s paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the imprint of a child''s teeth.In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals what these ancient people chose to record about their lives, allowing us to brush hands with them millennia later. We find a lullaby to soothe a baby, instructions for exorcising a ghost, countless receipts for beer, and the adorable, messy writing of preschoolers. We meet an enslaved person negotiating their freedom, an astronomer tracing the movement of the planets, a princess who may have created the world''s first museum, and a working mother struggling with ''the juggle'' in 1900 BCE.Together, these fragments illuminate not just the history of Mesopotamia, but the story of how history was made.

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Other Rivers - Peter Hessler

''Memorable... One of [China''s] most astute and sensitive foreign observers'' Financial Times''Compassionate... full of warmth'' GuardianMore than twenty years after teaching English to China''s first boom generation at a small college in Sichuan Province, Peter Hessler returned to teach the next generation. At the same time, Hessler''s twin daughters became the only Westerners in a student body of about two thousand in their local primary school. Through reconnecting with his previous students now in their forties - members of China''s "Reform generation" - and teaching his current undergraduates, Hessler is able to tell an intimately unique story about China''s incredible transformation over the past quarter-century.In the late 1990s, almost all of Hessler''s students were the first of their families to enrol in higher education, sons and daughters of subsistence farmers who could offer little guidance as their children entered a brand-new world. By 2019, when Hessler arrived at Sichuan University, he found a very different China and a new kind of student - an only child whose schooling was the object of intense focus from a much more ambitious and sophisticated cohort of parents. Hessler''s new students have a sense of irony about the regime but mostly navigate its restrictions with equanimity, and embrace the astonishing new opportunities China''s boom affords. But the pressures of this system of extreme ''meritocracy'' at scale can be gruesome, even for much younger children, including his own daughters, who give him a first-hand view of raising a child in China.In Peter Hessler''s hands, China''s education system is the perfect vehicle for examining what''s happened to the country, where it''s going, and what we can learn from it. At a time when relations between the UK and China fracture, Other Rivers is a tremendous, indeed an essential gift, a work of enormous human empathy that rejects cheap stereotypes and shows us China from the inside out and the bottom up, using as a measuring stick this most universally relatable set of experiences. As both a window onto China and a distant mirror onto our own education system, Other Rivers is a classic, a book of tremendous value and compelling human interest.

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Time to Get Real - Julie Wainwright

When she was 52, a recruiter told Julie Wainwright that her failure as CEO of Pets.com made her unemployable. But she proved him -- and Silicon Valley -- wrong and built her company from an idea into the world''s largest resource for authenticated luxury resale. Since its launch in 2011, The RealReal has changed the world of fashion forever, making luxury items more accessible and sustainable. Time to Get Real spills the tea on the entrepreneurial journey from a woman''s perspective and includes all the lessons learned and mistakes made along the way to a billion-dollar business and public company. This is the book Julie wished she had when she was in the trenches -- one that shares the whole exhilarating, stressful, glorious, messy truth about success. Time to Get Real isn''t just about Julie''s wild ride through Silicon Valley; it will also show you how to: Build a business from the ground up; Hire for startups while avoiding common oversights; Overcome workplace bias and adversity; Be a shark -- and create a unicorn. With Julie''s inspirational story and hard-earned wisdom, this is the perfect read for anyone who has ever imagined starting a company, loves fashion, or wants an uncensored glimpse behind the scenes from a woman who succeeded in spite of it all.

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My Rivers - Faruk Sehic

My Rivers is a poetic event in four cycles: The Loire, The Spree, The Drina and the Beyond the Rivers. The collection brings together twenty-five poems which utilize different poetic forms, although the style is never overly strict in form, as Šehić always wants this work to be as clear and understandable as possible. Often hard-hitting and even brutal at times, these works rest on the themes of post-war reality and the culture of remembrance in a wider context, along with the tragedy of the Bosnian war seen through larger conflicts and the greater tragedies of the two world wars. The book seeks catharsis, to the extent to which it is possible in a post-conflict society like Bosnia, along with finding solace in the universal themes of intimacy, love, freedom.

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Rivers - Simon Chapman

From source to sea, go on a breath-taking adventure along a river and explore some of the greatest waterways of the world, with fold-out pages.Rivers flow across every continent on our planet, shaping the land and bringing life. Towns, cities and entire civilisations have grown up on their banks, from the Ancient Mesopotamians 5,000 years ago. Turn the pages to follow the incredible journey of a river from its source in high up in the mountains, along its gorges, through its valleys, down its waterfalls and into the sea. Explore the river's geography, discover the unique wildlife it supports, see how the waterways have shaped our world - and how we have shaped them.Featuring fold-out pages of six great rivers from around the world: Amazon (South America), Nile (Africa), Mississippi (North America), Rhine (Europe), Ganges (Asia) and Murray (Australia).Written by self-confessed explorer and children's author Simon Chapman, expertly checked by river ecologist François Edwards and beautifully illustrated by Qu Lan.

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KS2 Geography Discover & Learn: Rivers Activity Book - CGP Books

This Rivers Activity Book for KS2 Geography is chock-full of questions and activities to develop pupils'' interest in Geography. It''s the perfect way to help pupils work towards the National Curriculum aims, and is ideal for helping pupils get to grips with the things they''ve learned in the matching Rivers Study Book* (9781782949749)!Answers, notes for teachers and additional activities can be found in our Human & Physical Geography Teacher Book (9781782949862).*Note, pupils will need the matching Study Book to answer the questions in his Activity Book.

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Sharks in the Rivers - Ada Limon

Published in 2010, Ada Limon's debut collection Sharks in the Rivers announced the arrival of a beloved poet - now the 24th US Poet Laureate, National Book Award winner, Time Magazine woman of the year 2024. An extraordinary collection - at once urbane and earthy - Sharks in the Rivers navigates the thoroughfares and tributaries of human nature.

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Made of Rivers [Revised & Expanded] - Emory Hall

Now revised and expanded with new poems, this raw and poignant collection takes readers on a journey through the winding currents of self-discovery, transformation, and healing, culminating in a glistening sea of love and redemption.the love that is meant for youwill always find you -the riveralways findst h e s e a.— i n e v i t a b l eEmory Hall''s debut poetry collection, Made of Rivers, intricately maps the anatomy of a river, surging with themes of loss, grief, and the sacred currents of transformation and motherhood. Brimming with magic and profound depth, Made of Rivers will wash anew all those who come to it, revealing hidden corners of the self yearning to be discovered. It explores the feminine and draws upon Emory’s own wellspring of life experiences, hardships, triumphs, and revelations. Her work sheds light on vital themes of healing and self-care, offers solace to those navigating profound loss, and strikes a chord with mothers, both seasoned and new, who find their own journey mirrored in the pages of her poetry.

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Where the Rivers Flow North - Howard Frank Mosher, Peter Orner

A new edition of a classic short-story collection.  The stories of Where the Rivers Flow North are “superior work, rich in texture and character,” says the Wall Street Journal, and “the novella is brilliantly done.” That novella, the title story of the collection, was also made into a feature film starring Rip Torn and Michael J. Fox. These six stories, available again in this new edition, continue Howard Frank Mosher’s career-long exploration of Kingdom County, Vermont. “Within the borders of his fictional kingdom,” the Providence Journal has noted, “Mosher has created mountains and rivers, timber forests and crossroads villages, history and language. And he has peopled the landscape with some of the truest, most memorable characters in contemporary literature.” This new edition features a new introduction by novelist Peter Orner. Â

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Rivers of London Volume 7 - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew

The bestselling cops and wizards series from chart-topping author (and comics writer) Ben Aaronovitch continues, with its most revelatory volume yet! Uncover the secret World War II history of Peter Grant's mentor, the mysterious Nightingale!October, 1957. A serial killer terrorising the women of Cumbria has moved to the streets of London, with Constable Angus Strallen hot on his heels. But this murderer has special abilities, and Strallen soon realises he needs the help of an old friend from the front lines who can match this madman's power - London's own wizarding police officer, Thomas Nightingale. As the pair move in closer, it quickly becomes clear that murder is not this man's only intent.Tying directly into the continuity of the Rivers of London novels and revealing secrets about Nightingale's past that readers have long-hoped to find out!Collects Rivers of London: Action at a Distance #1-4.

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Rivers Of London: Deadly Ever After - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew, Celeste Bronfman

CSI meets Harry Potter in this graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch - writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series, Andrew Cartmel author of The Vinyl Detective and Celeste Bronfman.Ben Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction TelevisionIllustrations from a mysterious book of fairy tales drawn in the late 1800s are coming to life in the 21st Century and causing havoc. The illustrations were originally painted by a Victorian artist called Jeter Day who disappeared one night in an enchanted forest when he was spirited away by tree nymphs never to be seen again…Now, with the enchantment accidentally broken by Olympia and Chelsea, daughters of the river goddess Mama Thames, Jeter, twisted by his time spent with the nymphs, has returned to our world bitter and resentful. It is a world he neither recognises nor likes. All he wants is his life returned to him and woe betide any man who stands in his way.With Peter and Nightingale busy on another case, it falls to sisters Olympia and Chelsea with the help of the Foxes to stop Jeter and save the day.

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From the Land of Robots and Golems - Julie Nováková

Julie Nováková has compiled a representative selection of the current young generation of Czech science fiction and fantasy authors. Names such as Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík are well known to Czech readers and now the world audience can get acquainted with them. In addition to short stories, the book also contains excerpts from novels by Vilma Kadlečková and Martin Vopěnka. From the Land of Robots and Golems was published on the occasion of the Worldcon 2025 in Seattle, where it was a great success.Julie Nováková sestavila reprezentativní výběr současné mladé generace českých autorů science fiction a fantasy. Jména jako Hanuš Seiner, Tomáš Petrásek, Tom Hadrava, Jan Kotouč, Lucie Lukačovičová, Petra Slováková, Julie Nováková, Tereza Matoušková, Pavel Renčín, Jakub Mařík jsou českým čtenářům dobře známá, nyní se s nimi může seznámit i světové publikum. Vedle povídek kniha obsahuje i úryvky z románů Vilmy Kadlečkové a Martina Vopěnky. Kniha From the Land of Robots and Golems vyšla u příležitosti pořádání Worldconu 2025 v Seattlu, kde měla velký úspěch.

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Bridge to Haven - Francine Rivers

A New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!In this riveting saga of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best.To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra. Even fewer know the price she’s paid to finally feel like she’s somebody.To Pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Abra will always be the little girl who stole his heart the night he found her, a wailing newborn abandoned under a bridge on the outskirts of Haven. Zeke and his son, Joshua―Abra’s closest friend―watch her grow into an exotic beauty. But Zeke knows the circumstances surrounding her birth have etched scars deep in her heart, scars that leave her vulnerable to a fast-talking charmer who lures her to Tinseltown.Hollywood feels like a million miles from Haven, and naive Abra quickly learns what’s expected of an ambitious girl with stars in her eyes. But fame comes at a devastating price. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. Now all she wants is a way back home.This riveting and emotional tale is perfect for fans of:Historical fiction and Christian romanceGlamorous, vintage Hollywood settingsFaith-filled stories about broken characters on the road to redemption“One of the edgiest Christian romances I have had the pleasure of reading in a long while. Francine Rivers has woven a deeply moving story with an adept hand that knows just how to layer humanity, in all its beautiful and ugly truth, into almost every individual who steps onto the page.”―USA Today’s Happy Ever After Blog“This is another compelling and moving story by one of the genre’s most honored and talented writers.”―Library Journal, starred review“Rivers returns with a page-turning recasting of the story of the prodigal son, here a prodigal daughter. . . . This story arc will be particularly resonant for Christian readers, but Rivers has the writing ability to reel in others who enjoy a well-told tale of redemption.”―Publishers Weekly

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Rivers of London Volume 5: Cry Fox - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew

CSI meets Harry Potter in this fantastic new graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch, writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series!Ben Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction TelevisionVengeful Russian mobsters are looking to hire members of London''s own more-then-natural underworld to bring bloody retribution down on the witch Varvara. However, the ex-Soviet sorcerer is under the protective wing of London''s own wizarding cop, Peter Grant (now a proper detective and everything), and to get the attention of Grant and his colleagues, the daughter of a prominent Russian oligarch is kidnapped by parties unknown but possibly fox-like. What makes it worse is that Peter is going to have to leave his beloved London and *gasp* go out into the countryside! And when there''s trees and fields and wildlife involved, things never end well...

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Julie Andrews - Richard Stirling

Julie Andrews is, quite simply, a phenomenon. She has probably brought more joy to more people than any other star of her generation'' - Richard Attenborough. Julie Andrews is the last of the great Hollywood musical stars - her extraordinary career spans more than forty years. Her first film, Mary Poppins, was Disney''s most successful film, and in 1965 The Sound of Music rescued Twentieth Century Fox from bankruptcy. Three years later, Star! almost put the studio back under, and the leading lady of both films fell as spectacularly as she had risen.But Julie Andrews is nothing if not a survivor; and despite many setbacks - including the tragedy of losing her singing voice in 1997 after a botched operation - she''s still a performer, recently starring in Shrek and The Princess Diaries. Richard Stirling''s deeply researched biography - based on many years of contact with Julie - is a frank but affectionate portrait of an enduring icon of stage and screen.

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Rivers of London Vol. 1: Body Work Deluxe Writers' Edition - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew

CSI meets Harry Potter in this fantastic SPECIAL EDITION graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch, writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series! This Deluxe Writers'' Edition presents the full script of the graphic novel along with the unlettered, full-color artwork, allowing the reader to read the original script and see the artwork side-by-side.Ben Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction TelevisionGrant is part of a very special London police unit. Full-time cop and part time wizard he works on rather unusual crimes - those that involve magic and the general weirdness that permeates London''s dark underbelly.His latest case begins with a perfectly innocent car on a homicidal killing spree - without a driver. But, before you know it, there''s a Bosnian refugee, the Most Haunted Car in England, a bunch of teenagers loaded on Ketamine and seemingly-harmless wooden bench with the darkest of pasts...

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Odmaskovaná Julie (978-80-269-1315-3)

Elektronická kniha - autor Teri Wilson, 320 stran, česky Už od dob, kdy se jako malá dívenka učila vyrábět bonbony v nbsp;rodinné dílně, věděla Julie Arabellová o nbsp;nepřátelství mezi klany Arabellových a nbsp;Mezzanottových. Ač se jejich krámky nacházely na jedné ulici, pyšní konkurenti z nbsp;obou rodin se sobě navzájem vyhýbali jako čert kříži. Až do onoho večera, kdy se Julie na maškarním plese setkala s nbsp;pohledným neznámým a nbsp;propadla jeho kouzlu. A nbsp;ke své hrůze zjistila, že záhadný muž nese zapovězené příjmení Mezzanotte! Věčný příběh milenců z nbsp;Verony je tentokrát zasazený do kouzelné krajiny kalifornského Napa Valley a nbsp;oslazený svůdnou, hříšnou, neodolatelnou chutí čokolády… nbsp; Druhý z nbsp;řady románů Teri Wilson inspirovaných příběhy světové literatury, tentokrát nesmrtelným dílem Williama Shakespeara Romeo a nbsp;Julie.

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Maazel Lorin: Romeo a Julie - Great Artists Live in Prague (2x CD) - CD (CR0599-2)

Hudební CD - Dramatická symfonie podle Shakespearovy tragédie pro sóla, sbor a orchestr na slova Émila Deschampse, op. 17. Dramatická symfonie podle Shakespearovy tragédie pro sóla, sbor a orchestr na slova Émila Deschampse, op. 17 (1839) Beno Blachut - tenor Věra Krilová - mezzosoprán Ladislav Mráz - bas Český pěvecký sbor amp; Josef Veselka Česká filharmonie amp; Lorin Maazel Živý snímek z koncertu konaného dne 19. května 1960 ve Smetanově síni pražského Obecního domu (vokální party zpívány česky) Seznam stop Romeo a Julie Op. 17 Introdukce / Prolog / Píseň / Scherzetto / Romeo sám - Smutek - Vzdálene ohlasy koncertu - Velká slavnost / Milostná scéna / Královna Mab, víla snůRomeo a Julie Op. 17 Pohřeb Juliin / Romeo v hrobce Kapuletů / Finále / Árie / Přísaha

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Julie mezi slovy - Petra Dvořáková - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Maminka nebyla začarovaná vždycky. Dřív bývala nejbáječnější maminkou na světě… Je to průšvih a nespravedlnost. Těmhle slovům desetiletá školačka Julie rozumí, zato ji pořád děsí, proč se její maminka-alkoholička po rodinném rozvratu odmítla stýkat s ní i s její sestřičkou. Z Prahy se tehdy obě dívky přestěhovaly do vesnice Horní Zhoř, kde se sžívají nejen s tátovou novou partnerkou a jejími syny, ale od základu budují i vztahy v malotřídce, tolik nepodobné velkoměstským poměrům. Julie už leccos kolem sebe chápe, nicméně smyslu pojmů exekuce, sex, handicap nebo sebezápor ještě musí přijít na kloub. Nemluvě o situacích, kdy ji dospělí k něčemu přísnými slovy nabádají, a přitom se sami chovají přesně naopak. Je to strašně začarované, a přece se v odzbrojujícím vnitřním monologu holčičí hrdinky najde místo i pro legraci a nezměrnou touhu po harmonii. Julie nehodlá být posledňák čili lúzr, protože už od života dostala druhou šanci a cennou radu: utíkej štěstí nejmíň půl cesty naproti! Nové vydání úspěšné knihy pro děti, za kterou vyhledávaná česká prozaička obdržela Zlatou stuhu 2014, je rozšířeno o další dívčiny příhody.

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Romeo a Julie (DVD)

DVD film Romeo a Julie [1996]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Hrají: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes. Režisér Baz Luhrman uvádí okouzlující a nekonvenční adaptaci klasické romance Williama Shakespeara. Režisér Baz Luhrmann uvádí okouzlující a nekonvenční adaptaci klasické romance Williama Shakespeara. Leonardo DiCaprio a Claire Danes představují Romea a Julii, dva nejznámější osudem pronásledované milence historie. Tentokrát se však děj odehrává ve futuristickém prostředí města Verona Beach. Geniální moderní převyprávění nejtragičtějšího příběhu lásky. Originální zpracování "Romea a Julie" přináší nezapomenutelný zážitek.

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Dům myšek - Sam a Julie - Karina Schaapman

Sam a Julie bydlí v Domě myšek. Je to svět sám pro sebe. Julie bydlí v šestém patře vzadu, jen s mámou, v jedné malinkaté komůrce. Julie je STRAŠNĚ zvědavá a HROZNĚ paličatá. Nesnáší nudu, a jakmile ji to doma přestane bavit, vyráží ven za dobrodružstvím se svým kamarádem Samem.

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