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All the things that you've lost - that you've loved - are not gone,When they're held in your heart, a small part still lives on...Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where, beneath the canopy of their friend the old Oak tree, they make wonderful memories to treasure and share: from summer picnics with jam-sticky fingers to carefree days kicking through russet leaves in autumn's soft glow. But as the seasons change, so too does the old Oak tree and Grandad's health . . .A tender, stay-with-you-forever story about one little girl's relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing of the seasons and the circle of life.Because where you think there's an end, there's always a beginning . . .

Objev podobné jako Ava and the Acorn - Fraserová Lu

All the things that you''ve lost - that you''ve loved - are not gone, When they''re held in your heart, a small part still lives on... Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where, beneath the canopy of their friend the old Oak tree, they make wonderful memories to treasure and share: from summer picnics with jam-sticky fingers to carefree days kicking through russet leaves in autumn''s soft glow. But as the seasons change, so too does the old Oak tree and Grandad''s health . . .A tender, stay-with-you-forever story about one little girl''s relationship with her grandad, and the hope that lies in the changing of the seasons and the circle of life.Because where you think there''s an end, there''s always a beginning . . .

Objev podobné jako Ava and the Acorn - Lu Fraser

''Royal court intrigue at its finest.'' – Historical Writers Association ''A stunning novel about the birth of the United Kingdom that demonstrates the scholarship of the author, as well as her imaginative power.'' – Richard Holloway It is 1603. Life is a Babel of languages and glittering new wealth. George Heriot, jeweller to King James VI and I, moves with the Court from Edinburgh to London to take over the English throne. King James gives Shakespeare his first secure position, and to calm the perfidious religious tensions, he commissions his translation of the Bible. George becomes wealthier than the king as he creates a fashion for hat jewels and mingles with Drummond of Hawthornden, Ben Johnson, Inigo Jones and the mysterious ambassador Luca Von Modrich... However both king and courtier bow before the power invested in their wives.

Objev podobné jako The Queen's Lender - Jean Findlay

Every person is tasked with learning why they were created and the unique gifts that make them special. Written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, The Oak Inside the Acorn teaches about the incredible miracle inside each of us while reminding us that we were created by God for a special purpose.The story highlights the adventure of a sweet little acorn becoming a big, strong oak tree. Readers will cheer on the growing tree when he can''t grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. Children will read with wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later, a very special purpose is revealed.The Oak Inside the Acorn is an inspiring picture book for readers, ages 6 to 10 that showsAll of God''s creations have purpose and contribute to the well-being of othersPatience is a process, and it takes time to grow into all God created them to beLife is a journey, and God has a plan for them through the ups and downsThis wonderful picture book makes an excellentBedtime story for snuggling close with little onesInspirational gift for graduation, baptism, baby showers and dedications, and adoptionsRead aloud story time to help children understand all they were created to be

Objev podobné jako The Oak Inside the Acorn - Max Lucado

Old Oak is having a mast year - a year of plentiful fruit! Little Acorn grows happily right by his nose, and never wants to leave the tree. Then, when a brisk wind blows, and he tumbles to the ground, a whole new life must begin! Carried away by a squirrel, and buried in a strange place, he must survive all the perils of walkers, insects, deer and other wildlife. Finally emerging as a sturdy little sapling, he discovers he is still in the barley field, growing near Old Oak, whose sap rises with pride to see his favourite Little Acorn becoming a tree. A poignant story, Old Oak and Little Acorn is also an allegory for childhood.

Objev podobné jako Old Oak and Little Acorn - Elena Mannion

Unicorn and Yeti are two magical friends who love using their imaginations!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn and Yeti look up at the sky. They watch things zip and zoom in the wind!Unicorn wants to do everything Yeti does. Will Yeti have fun playing with a copycat?Unicorn wants to have a fancy tea party. But Yeti just wants to drink tea!Best friends Unicorn and Yeti have lots of fun together. These laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

Objev podobné jako Together: An Acorn Book (Unicorn and Yeti #6)

Moby Shinobi and his sidekick Toby head to the racetrack, in this action-packed, rhyming early reader from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Luke Flowers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Moby Shinobi and his dog Toby are heading to the racetrack! Moby tries to use his ninja skills to help the crew, but ends up in a mess of oil spills, flat tires, and wrong turns. With some help from Toby, Moby discovers that teamwork makes every job easier! With easy-to-read rhyming text and full-color artwork throughout, this early reader series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Luke Flowers is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!

Objev podobné jako Ready, Set, Go!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby Too! #3)

Frog, Dog, and Pig find ways to share, in this rhyming laugh-out-loud series perfect for beginning readers!National Cartoonists Society Winner for Best Book IllustrationPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Frog and Dog meet a new friend, Pig. But Pig is not good at sharing... in fact, she''s a bit of a HOG. She will not share her LOG, she will not share her LUNCH, and she will not share the spotlight! Can these friends find a way to get along? Discover this silly friendship series perfect for beginning readers, from author-illustrator Janee Trasler. Told in three short stories with rhyming text, simple vocabulary, and colorful artwork, this is the just-right book to grow confidence in young readers!

Objev podobné jako Hog on a Log: An Acorn Book (A Frog and Dog Book #3)

Siblings Fritz and Franny have their sights set on the tastiest ice cream treat in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler!Pick a Book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Scoop up this fun-filled early reader series! When competitive fox siblings Fritz and Franny hear the ice cream truck on their street, they both imagine making the sweetest treat with different flavors and toppings. But there''s just one problem: Their mom says they can only have one scoop each! Maybe Fritz and Franny need to ask Fred -- their adorable dog -- which flavor is best?Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler''s easy-to-read text and humor-filled, full-color artwork will have young readers everywhere laughing out loud!

Objev podobné jako The Giant Ice Cream Mess: An Acorn Book (Fox Tails #3)

Lucy and Tom are off for a very special day out at the seaside! But what should they do first?Join Lucy and Tom as they discover the seaside. From paddling to picnics, to sandcastles and ice cream - they discover everything the seaside has to offer.With gentle illustrations and easy-to-read text, Lucy and Tom at the Seaside is perfect for summer celebrations. Delighting children for generations, discover this soothing bedtime story.Loved Lucy and Tom at the Seaside? Discover: DoggerLucy and Tom at SchoolAlfie Gives a HandThe Lion and the Unicorn

Objev podobné jako Lucy and Tom at the Seaside - Shirley Hughes

Now available in a gorgeous Deluxe Collector’s Edition featuring beautiful new cover art, special hardcover case design, illustrated endpapers, and stenciled edges—the stunning debut novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning.This story of fantasy, romance, and folklore inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythology follows a young pagan woman with hidden powers and a one-eyed captain of the Woodsmen as they form an unlikely alliance to thwart a tyrant.In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power, making her an outcast clearly abandoned by the gods. The villagers blame her corrupted bloodline—her father was a Yehuli man, one of the much-loathed servants of the fanatical king. When soldiers arrive from the Holy Order of Woodsmen to claim a pagan girl for the king’s blood sacrifice, Évike is betrayed by her fellow villagers and surrendered.But when monsters attack the Woodsmen and their captive en route, slaughtering everyone but Évike and the cold, one-eyed captain, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he’s no ordinary Woodsman—he’s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power. Gáspár fears that his cruelly zealous brother plans to seize the throne and instigate a violent reign that would damn the pagans and the Yehuli alike. As the son of a reviled foreign queen, Gáspár understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and he and Évike make a tenuous pact to stop his brother.As their mission takes them from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, their mutual loathing slowly turns to affection, bound by a shared history of alienation and oppression. However, trust can easily turn to betrayal, and as Évike reconnects with her estranged father and discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gáspár need to decide whose side they’re on, and what they’re willing to give up for a nation that never cared for them at all.

Objev podobné jako Wolf and the Woodsman (Deluxe Collector's Edition) - Ava Reid

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA dark, evocative and unforgettable fantasy debut steeped in Hungarian history and Jewish mythology, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Katherine Arden.''Rooted in history and myth, The Wolf and the Woodsman is a stunning debut . . . It will twine like a dark forest around your heart.'' Samantha Shannon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree______________________________________A spirited outcast. A disgraced prince.A world where monsters roam free.In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power. So when soldiers from the Holy Order of Woodsmen arrive to claim a girl for their king''s blood sacrifice, the villagers only have one person to offer up.But when they are attacked en-route to the capital, and everyone but Évike and a lone Woodsman are slaughtered, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he''s no ordinary Woodsman - he''s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power.As they travel from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, they form a tenuous pact that slowly turns their loathing turns to affection. But trust is easily betrayed, and as Évike discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gaspar must decide where their loyalties really lie . . .______________________________________''Entertaining, appealing, and strikingly imagined'' Tor.com''An intricate, gut-wrenching fantasy that will set the bar for dark historical fantasy for years to come.'' The Book Report''Gorgeously written and grimly real'' Alix Harrow''A grown-up, complicated, angsty, sexy, dark book'' Cultured Vulture''Richly imagined, densely textured, and endlessly delightful'' Katherine Addison''A powerful feminist story about acceptance, The Wolf and the Woodsman is perfect for fans of The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden'' British Fantasy Society

Objev podobné jako The Wolf and the Woodsman - Ava Reid

Emma Makepeace is back in the third gripping instalment of the Alias Emma series.''The new queen of spy fiction'' Guardian''Emma Makepeace is a worthy heir to the James Bond mantle.'' James Patterson''A can’t-put-down thriller - you''re in for a treat.'' Cosmopolitan''A slick and fun whirlwind that grips until the end'' Crime Monthly__________How far would you go to catch a killer?This is the question UK agent Emma Makepeace must ask herself when she is sent to Edinburgh for the upcoming global G7 Summit.The Russians are in town and Emma and her team know a high-profile assassination is being planned.But who is their target?There is only one way to find out. Emma must set a trap using herself as bait.As the most powerful leaders in the world arrive and the city becomes gridlocked, Emma knows the clock is ticking.__________''Glass expertly handles the various challenges of the mission — from flirtation and role play to detective work and combat.’ The Times''A fast-paced and propulsive read'' Perspective Magazine - Thriller of the Month''A Criminally Good Read'' Crime Scene Magazine''If you’re looking for a new thriller to get your teeth to get stuck into, this is definitely for you.'' Pick Me Up - Book of the Week''Ava Glass weaves a razor-sharp tale of espionage'' Woman''s Own''Fans of Ava Glass’s hell-for-leather spy thrillers will love this fast and furious ride'' Peterborough Telegraph__________Readers can''t get enough of The Trap . . .***** ''This is a terrific thriller fuelled by pure adrenaline, but I wouldn’t expect anything less from author Ava Glass. This is a brilliant series that delivers on every level.''***** ''Good luck trying to stop somewhere in the middle of this lightening fast read!''***** ''A hugely entertaining read and the best in the series so far.''***** ''If you like spy thrillers and you haven’t read the series then you are missing a treat.''***** ''Once you start this book, there’s absolutely no stopping.''Bookseller bestseller, September 2023

Objev podobné jako The Trap - Ava Glass

''Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus'' Guardian A collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be.For today is the day she will meet Timir – a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that''s what he is. When anyone else is there, he becomes an ordinary grey puppy with a fluffy tail, who loves chasing squirrels and bouncing on trampolines.It''s a big secret to keep – and Luma''s clever cousin Arjun is soon suspicious of this peculiar puppy, who doesn''t quite behave like any other dog. Luckily Luma''s grandmother – Nani – is there to help, and to Luma''s surprise, Nani might just know a little dragon magic of her own . . .

Objev podobné jako Luma and the Pet Dragon - Leah Mohammed

Grab your compass and join the Adventure Friends -- Miguel and Clarke -- in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Clarke is new to town and ready to explore. Miguel loves meeting new people and going on adventures. With their walkie-talkies and compass in hand, these new friends map out their neighborhood and search for hidden treasure!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork throughout, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with beginning readers! And after seeing Miguel and Clarke use their super-cool mapping skills across four short stories, readers may even be inspired to make their own neighborhood maps!

Objev podobné jako Treasure Map: An Acorn Book (The Adventure Friends #1)

Get ready to meet Luna Brownstone: the most devious Brownstone of all. When a tragedy strikes her family, she decides that she will only ever look out for herself. She runs away, and begins her search for riches to steal. Whilst travelling, she stumbles across a village ravaged by drought and hears rumours of a palace filled with great gold treasures. When a young girl, Atzi, volunteers to journey to the palace of the rain god Tlaloc with an offering to save her village, Luna develops a cunning plan: befriend Atzi, steal her map, and find the god herself. Yet, when Luna is forced to work with Atzi to find the palace, and when Atzi finds herself in danger, Luna needs to decide what matters most.

Objev podobné jako Luna and the Treasure of Tlaloc - Joe Todd-Stanton

The bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy, now available in stunning new picture book editions."Someone''s been eating my porridge," said Daddy Bear."Who''s that tripping over my bridge?" roared the troll.“Who will help me cut the wheat?” asked the little red hen.Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures.Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Little Red Hen are treated to Lucy Cousins’ striking artwork and dynamic storytelling in this new edition of a well-loved title.Look out for Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories!

Objev podobné jako Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Other Stories - Lucy Cousins

Tension, danger and pace, pace, pace . . . Emma Makepeace is being tracked by a deadly traitor in the second novel in the Alias Emma series.''Thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced, entertaining spy thriller'' Shari Lapena''A pulse pounding thriller'' The Sun''An appealingly quick-thinking risk-taker'' The Times‘A gripping new read… the perfect thriller’ Sunday Times''The new Queen of Spy Fiction'' The Guardian''One of the best new thrillers'' Financial Times''Immerses us into the gripping, glamorous, and sometimes deadly world of spies'' Grazia____________LONDON - EARLY MORNING . . .A body is found in a padlocked suitcase.Investigator Emma Makepeace knows it''s murder. And it''s personal.She quickly establishes that the dead man had been shadowing two oligarchs suspected of procuring illegal weapons in the UK. And it seems likely that an insider working deep within the British government is helping them.To find out who the traitor is, Emma goes deep undercover on a superyacht owned by one of the oligarchs.But the glamorous veneer of the rich hides dark secrets. Out at sea, Emma is both hunter and prey, and no one can protect her.Never has the turquoise sea and golden sands of the Rivera seemed so dangerous.As the hunt intensifies, Emma knows that she is in mortal danger. And that she needs to find the traitor before they find her . . .____________''In the crowded field of contemporary spy thrillers, this series continues to lead the pack.'' Publishers Weekly''Hooked from the first page to the last enjoying every twist and turn'' Daily Express''You''re in for a treat ... The hottest new page turner of 2023'' Cosmopolitan''A tightly written, fast paced plot that’ll have you trying to think three steps ahead.'' The Belfast Telegraph''A pulse-pounding thriller.'' Woman’s Own''A heart-thumping, fast-paced thriller'' The People''s Friend''The glamour and glitz of the Riviera is brought to life in this nail-biting thriller'' The Sun''A worthy heir to James Bond'' The Week''Move over Bond!'' Peterborough Telegraph‘High Octane Thrills’ Heat‘The Traitor is this summer’s must read’ Marie Claire‘A classic ''who dunnit?'' thriller’ Cosmo''Settle in for another espionage fuelled thriller courtesy of Ava Glass'' Irish Mail on Sunday‘If you’re a fan of James Bond and The White Lotus, keep an eye out for Ava Glass’s brand-new novel’ Chat____________Readers can''t get enough of The Traitor . . .***** ''A really diverting fun read and I look forward to seeing what Emma gets up to next''***** ''Flew through this book, brilliant read.''***** ''A brilliant read, fast-paced, edge of your seat and action-packed!''***** ''This would make a great film, particularly with the super yacht setting!''***** ''I don''t normally read spy thrillers but I absolutely loved the book.''

Objev podobné jako The Traitor - Ava Glass

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2025**SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2025**ONE OF HISTORY TODAY'S BEST BOOKS OF 2024**'A TIMELY AND IMPORTANT BOOK' - ORLANDO FIGES**'SPELLBINDING' - ANDREI KURKOV*For more than a millennium, the Russian Orthodox Church has shown astonishing survival skills - from the Mongol yoke to tsarist demagoguery and enlightenment, from Soviet atheism to the chaotic 1990s. Now again, it is at the right hand of power, sanctifying Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. In this provocative new book, Lucy Ash reveals how, under Putin, religion is being stripped of its spiritual content and used as a weapon to control the population. Orthodox clerics and their acolytes distort theology as they preach Slav Christian supremacy and drag Russia backwards into a new Middle Ages. Combining historical research with vivid present-day reportage, The Baton and the Cross explores the impact the Church is having on millions of lives - from the tower blocks of big cities to far-flung villages in Siberia. Delving into the underbelly of politics, state security and big money, Ash shows how these forces have formed an unholy alliance with Orthodoxy in the dystopia of twenty-first century Russia.

Objev podobné jako The Baton and the Cross - Lucy Ash

Lula lives in a house next to the beach with her family. When they must leave their home to make way for a highway, Lula is desperate to protect the beach and its wildlife, but how will a small girl like her be able to do it? A chance encounter with a magical creature changes everything . . .A beautiful picture book about the relationship between humans and nature, celebrating the power that children have and how they can make a difference.

Objev podobné jako Lula and the Sea Monster - Alex Latimer

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2025**SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2025**SHORTLISTED FOR THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2025**ONE OF HISTORY TODAY'S BEST BOOKS OF 2024**'A TIMELY AND IMPORTANT BOOK' - ORLANDO FIGES**'SPELLBINDING' - ANDREI KURKOV*For more than a millennium, the Russian Orthodox Church has shown astonishing survival skills - from the Mongol yoke to tsarist demagoguery and enlightenment, from Soviet atheism to the chaotic 1990s. Now again, it is at the right hand of power, sanctifying Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. In this provocative new book, Lucy Ash reveals how, under Putin, religion is being stripped of its spiritual content and used as a weapon to control the population. Orthodox clerics and their acolytes distort theology as they preach Slav Christian supremacy and drag Russia backwards into a new Middle Ages. Combining historical research with vivid present-day reportage, The Baton and the Cross explores the impact the Church is having on millions of lives - from the tower blocks of big cities to far-flung villages in Siberia. Delving into the underbelly of politics, state security and big money, Ash shows how these forces have formed an unholy alliance with Orthodoxy in the dystopia of twenty-first century Russia.

Objev podobné jako The Baton and the Cross - Lucy Ash

“I have tried to answer some really big questions. “But there are other big questions I need you to help answer.” Join Stephen Hawking as he encourages young readers to pose their own theories to some of our universe’s biggest questions. Questions like: How can we take care of each other? What is in a black hole? What else is out there in our universe? With gentle prompts to spark conversations with curious minds, You And The Universe challenges young readers to think about the world around them.With answers to each question at the end of the book, this story allows children to pose their own theories about our planet and themselves. Written by Professor Hawking's daughter, Lucy, and carefully illustrated by Xin Li, You And The Universe is inspired by Professor Hawking's 2018 Earth Day address. Reminding young scientists everywhere to look up and engage with the world around them.

Objev podobné jako You and the Universe - Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawkingová

A wonderfully witty take on a much-loved fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book celebrates the magic of reading and storytelling, and being kind to others.When Ben''s mum gets distracted halfway through his bedtime story, he decides to finish the tale himself. There''s only one problem – he can''t quite read yet. To Ben''s surprise, the three little pigs come knocking on the door, and the big bad wolf isn''t far behind ... But this time, will the story have a different ending?A playful rhyming story by Lucy Rowland, with hilarious illustrations from Ben Mantle.

Objev podobné jako The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Book - Rowland Lucy

Princess Truly gardens and has fun with her friends, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly can grow it! Across three stories, Princess Truly and her friends grow a garden, she helps a baby bird learn how to fly, and she plants a magical tree! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

Objev podobné jako I Can Grow It!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #10)

Princess Truly gardens and has fun with her friends, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly can grow it! Across three stories, Princess Truly and her friends grow a garden, she helps a baby bird learn how to fly, and she plants a magical tree! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

Objev podobné jako I Can Grow It!: An Acorn Book (Princess Truly #10)

A brand new young fiction series by much-loved children’s author, Vivian French and illustrated by Nathan Reed.Meet werewolf extraordinaire… Lottie Luna.Beautiful black and white illustrations throughout.Lottie Luna is a werewolf. She’s super-fast, super-strong and has X-ray vision. Lottie doesn’t really like to use her skills, though – she just wants to be like everyone else. But when someone keeps destroying the school bloom garden it’s only Lottie who can come to the rescue…

Objev podobné jako Lottie Luna and the Bloom Garden - Vivian French

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER • When a charming billionaire and a reclusive lawyer tie the knot to outsmart an inheritance scheme, sparks fly and unexpected love blossoms in this sizzling romance from Ava Rani, author of The Spare and The Heir. Sometimes love outsmarts the best laid plans. Penelope Chen-Astor ran away from the stifling expectations of her wealthy family in Singapore for an independent life as a high-powered Manhattan lawyer. But familial duty comes crashing back when her grandfather’s will demands she be married for a year to claim her inheritance. She’d walk away from it all, but her mother’s assets are at stake too, and this is the only way Penelope can see to protect her. Enter Xander Sutton, the billionaire co-founder of investment group Dawn Capital. With his effortless charm and easy smiles, he’s used to winning hearts, but Penelope’s always proven immune to him. When she’s backed into a corner and asks Xander to masquerade as her husband for a year, he sees a golden opportunity to finally win over the only person who’s kept him at arm’s length—but the closer they get, the harder it becomes to play pretend. What begins as a strictly business arrangement quickly spirals into steamy encounters and genuine emotions. When meddling relatives, corporate espionage, and high-stakes legal battles come into play, Xander and Penelope will have to decide if the inheritance is all they stand to lose when the year is done... From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the serene beaches of the Hamptons and the skyscrapers of Singapore, The Charmer is the third and final novel in the Biotech Billionaires universe. TROPES YOU'LL FIND IN THE CHARMER:Black cat/golden retriever Marriage of convenience "My wife"Friends to loversOnly one bedThey're both rich-richSpicy to-do list

Objev podobné jako The Charmer - Ava Rani

Have you ever wondered if trees can communicate with each other? Well they can. Recently, scientists have discovered that forests communicate via underground networks of fungal threads knows as 'the wood wide web'. In this picture book for young children, we meet a little fir tree sapling who is stretching her first leaves into a dark ancient forest full of huge trees. She feels very lonely and she can't reach any light or water. Her worried feeling sinks down to the tips of her roots, which little does she know, are connected to the wood wide web. The fungal network sends her message all over the forest! "little tree needs help!" The message reaches mother trees who can't spare the energy from their own little ones, others who are sick and can't help but ultimately, one friendly paper birch tree helps her in her time of need. When the winter comes and birch tree needs help in return, the strong, not so little fir tree withe her evergreen leaves can come to the rescue. Our little tree learns that she is part of a loving, caring community, filled with family and kind strangers of entirely different species. She learns all the ways that there are to care and be cared for, and most importantly that she is not alone. After all, the forest is only as strong as its smallest tree. Trees can communicate using up to '50 words' and can send messages of distress, warn each other about incoming danger in the form of disease or pests, learn which trees are their parents and which are their offspring. If a tree is in danger, others can send spare sugars and water via the network and even sabotage trees they see as a threat. And they do it all via the wood wide web. This is a powerful book, that teaches children about a hugely important discovery in contemporary science, about a secret world beneath our feet and most importantly, about the strength that comes with asking for help, and discovering that you are not alone.

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Get some sun this month with The Island Getaway by Lucy Diamond ☀️''A slice of escapism ... temptingly conjured up'' THE TIMES''The perfect holiday read, it''s impossible to put down'' WOMAN''S WEEKLYThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won''t speak to her and her job''s on the line. She''s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships.''Intricate, colourful, beautifully told . . . Lucy Diamond writes with such charm and warmth'' HAZEL PRIOR''A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting'' LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond''I can''t wait for my next book from Lucy Diamond'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fabulous story telling and the most wonderful reading experience . . . spellbinding'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another book by Lucy Diamond that I couldn''t put down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I love all of Lucy''s books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Lucy Diamond''Fabulous, uplifting and life-affirming'' MY WEEKLY''Lucy has a way of dropping you into the heart and minds of her characters'' FIONA PALMER''Warm, tender, but also funny'' THE SUN''No one does real life like Lucy Diamond'' VERONICA HENRY

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''The perfect holiday read'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY''Uplifting, funny, a cracking read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW''A slice of escapism'' THE TIMES''A fantastic beach read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEWThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won''t speak to her and her job''s on the line. She''s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships.''Intricate, colourful, beautifully told'' HAZEL PRIOR''A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting'' LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond''I can''t wait for my next book from Lucy Diamond'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Fabulous story telling and the most wonderful reading experience . . . spellbinding'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another book by Lucy Diamond that I couldn''t put down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I love all of Lucy''s books'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Lucy Diamond''Fabulous, uplifting and life-affirming'' MY WEEKLY''Lucy has a way of dropping you into the heart and minds of her characters'' FIONA PALMER''Warm, tender, but also funny'' THE SUN''No one does real life like Lucy Diamond'' VERONICA HENRY

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Harry gets a new toy car in this adorable early reader perfect for fans of Frog and Toad!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Harry''s new toy car has arrived in the mail and he cannot wait to play with it! His best friend Hedgehog wants to play with it, too. Hedgehog asks Harry for a turn and Harry agrees. But Harry discovers that sharing his awesome new toy is going to be harder than he thought... These warm, laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

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Ace is ready to race her new car!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Ace has built her very own car and is getting ready to race! After oiling the wheels and kicking the tires, Ace sets out to win. But when a missing part and a rut in the middle of the track threaten to keep her in last place, Ace has to think fast to finish strong -- and come out on top!With Larry Dane Brimner''s simple text and Kaylani Juanita''s full-color artwork on every page, this fast-paced, action-packed book is perfect for new readers!

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There''s so much fun in the sun with Poppleton, the posh and persnickety pig created by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Poppleton loves summer! He relaxes on his rooftop. He drives to the country for an adventure with his friend Hudson. And he especially enjoys a summer rain shower!This brand-new story collection perfect for beginning readers includes a how-to-draw activity in the back of the book!

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Harry and Hedgehog have a fun day at the pond in this adorable early reader perfect for fans of Frog and Toad!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It''s a hot day and Hedgehog wants to cool off! He knows just what to do-go swimming! He and Harry go swimming and play games in the pond. But Harry is not ready to swim underwater just yet... Can Hedgehog help his friend face his fear? These sweet, laugh-out-loud friendship stories with full-color artwork and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers!

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The between days were days of pure white heat.Summer is swelling around the village. Heat is surging, people are whispering about a great hungry wave, and in the garden, Anna is kicking her dying dog on the grass.But someone is watching her. The girl. Ava.Outside, the brutal summer blisters on. Inside, over the course of one claustrophobic week, Anna and Ava become caught up in their own world. Become swallowed by each-otherness. But what does Ava really want?As faces fray and secrets splinter, the past casts the present anew, and Anna and Ava are forced to reckon with who they truly are. Because who we are, Ava Anna Ada warns us, is not always the same as what we are to each other.Braiding climate chaos, lust, poetry and violence, Ali Millar''s debut novel is a contemporary fable against images and their enduring hold on us. Attuned to the knotty texture of reality, Ava Anna Ada asks us to confront the way things look in the dark - and what happens when what is buried comes into the light.

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From the Pulitzer prize-winning author of MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON - available for pre-order now'It is a gift in this life that we do not know what awaits us'In March 2020 Lucy's ex-husband William pleads with her to leave New York and escape to a coastal house he has rented in Maine. Lucy reluctantly agrees, leaving the washing-up in the sink, expecting to be back in a week or two. Weeks turn into months, and it's just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the sea.Rich with empathy and a searing clarity, Lucy by the Sea evokes the fragility and uncertainty of the recent past, as well as the possibilities that those long, quiet days can inspire. At the heart of this miraculous novel are the deep human connections that sustain us, even as the world seems to be falling apart.'A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own' Hilary Mantel'A terrific writer' Zadie Smith'She gets better with each book' Maggie O'Farrell

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''A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own'' Hilary MantelFROM THE BOOKER-SHORTLISTED, PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR ''It is a gift in this life that we do not know what awaits us''In March 2020 Lucy Barton''s ex-husband William pleads with her to leave New York and escape to a coastal house he has rented in Maine. Lucy reluctantly agrees, leaving the washing-up in the sink, expecting to be back in a week or two. Weeks turn into months, and it''s just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the sea.Rich with empathy and a searing clarity, Lucy by the Sea evokes the fragility and uncertainty of the recent past, as well as the possibilities that those long, quiet days can inspire. At the heart of this miraculous novel are the deep human connections that sustain us, even as the world seems to be falling apart.''A terrific writer'' Zadie Smith''I cannot get Lucy Barton out of my head'' The Times''She gets better with each book'' Maggie O''FarrellSunday Times bestseller, October 2022Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, 2022Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, 2009Elizabeth Strout''s new novel Tell Me Everything is available for pre-order now!

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The Ideal Guide to parkrun ''A brilliant emotive book which spreads the joy and love of parkrun'' Dame Kelly Holmes ''Wonderful'' – Lisa Jackson, Runner''s World Perfect for any parkrunner, or wannabe parkrunner, this concise and joyful book reveals how a Saturday 5km run in the park has become a global phenomenon. The Ultimate Guide to parkrun (always with a lower case p!) covers how parkrun started, how it is staged every week, how to get involved as a runner, walker, or volunteer – and even how to start your own run. Written by a running writer and qualified athletics coach, this celebratory book goes behind the scenes to tell the heartwarming human stories behind parkrun. But it also brims with practical information, with training plans for different types of runners so that you can (if you wish to) improve your own finishing time. Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the founding of the mass participation event in Autumn 2024, the book delves into parkrun’s origins as the brainchild of Paul Sinton-Hewitt, an unemployed man in London. Just 13 runners competed in the first Bushy Park Time Trial on 2 October 2004. Now parkrun has more than 9 million registered runners at more than 2,200 parks in 23 countries, with the most popular countries being the UK, Australia, and South Africa. The book features all aspects of parkrun, including how public-spirited volunteers put on the event, sustainably and for free, every week, and fun boxes such as the most interesting courses around the world, from Poland to the Falkland Islands. If you want to know more about parkrun tourism, how to complete the A-Z Alphabet challenge, and other parkrun milestones, this book is for you. It also includes lists of the five fastest and five slowest parkruns in the UK as well as the top 10 parkruns in the UK and the top 10 parkruns in the world. It also delves into junior parkrun and other less well-known facets of the world''s most popular community running event. In short, this is the ideal present for anyone looking for a parkrun book, parkrun merchandise or parkrun gift. Whether you are starting your parkrun journey, about to complete your 100th or 200th parkrun milestone, you will have plenty to discover in this comprehensive guide. It is the perfect parkrun present, for yourself and others! ''With 224 fact-packed pages, beautifully illustrated with 150 photographs, this is not just any guide to parkrun as it says on the cover – it is the ultimate guide to parkrun. As a former sub-20-minute participant with 171 runs and 111 volunteer credits, I thought I knew everything about the Saturday morning 5K ritual. However, having read Lucy Waterlow’s brilliant book, my eyes have been opened.'' – Alan Newman, Run ABC Scotland ''Several years ago, I read a book about parkrun and that was dry and technical, that is not how I know parkrun; it is wonderful and joyous. I am pleased to say my fears were unfounded. Lucy Waterlow, the author, is a professional writer, a keen runner and a massive fan of parkrun. Lucy understands parkrun and the unique place it has in the running community, both in the UK and throughout the world.'' Edward, Trail Running ManAbout the Author Lucy Waterlow is a journalist, ghostwriter and author who has contributed to national newspapers and specialist publications such as Runner’s World and Women’s Running. She is a keen amateur runner and a qualified England Athletics coach in running fitness. She is co-author of Nell McAndrew''s Guide To Running and Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women to be Fit, Healthy and Happy. She loves parkrun and regularly takes part in her local parkrun. She has drawn up training plans in the book for completing a 5k below 30 minutes, 25 minutes and 20 minutes.

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That's what happens for the girls at Unicorn Academy on beautiful Unicorn Island. Ava and Star love their beautiful garden at Unicorn Academy.

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Mama named Luna after the moon.She always said the moon had a special way of bringing people together.And from the moment Luna was born, she did too…Luna’s mixed heritage family are different in lots of ways, but they share something very special in common - their love for Luna shines big and round and bright, just like the moon!When Luna starts school, she is super excited to make friends and present her beloved Moon Rabbit at Show and Tell. But, faced with difficult questions about her family, she begins to lose confidence and her own full moon heart fades away.As the Moon Festival approaches, both sides of Luna''s family come together to celebrate. Join Luna as she uncovers the story of who she is and discovers how to shine bright again with the feeling of belonging.A Love as Full as The Moon is a heartwarming picture book debut from author Lucy Tandon Copp and illustrator Sienna Youngsun Kim.

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FACT: Octopuses have three hearts.FACT: Octopuses have BEAKS, like BIRDS.FACT: The octopus at the aquarium is psychic!Sashi feels like she has three hearts and they’re all breaking. She’s losing her beloved Dadu to dementia, and her parents don’t even want her to visit him any more.She hides from her grief in the aquarium, and that’s where she meets Ian.Like her Dadu, Ian is trapped. Like her Dadu, Ian should be at home with his family. And then Ian tells her he’s in danger and only she can help him escape. Except Ian just happens to be an octopus...

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge comes a “poised and moving” (Vogue) novel about a divorced couple stuck together during lockdown—and the love, loss, despair, and hope that animate us even as the world seems to be falling apart.“Strout’s understanding of the human condition is capacious.”—NPRA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The New Yorker, Oprah Daily, Entertainment Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, Time, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, PopSugar, She ReadsWith her trademark spare, crystalline prose—a voice infused with “intimate, fragile, desperate humanness” (The Washington Post)—Elizabeth Strout turns her exquisitely tuned eye to the inner workings of the human heart, following the indomitable heroine of My Name Is Lucy Barton through the early days of the pandemic.As a panicked world goes into lockdown, Lucy Barton is uprooted from her life in Manhattan and bundled away to a small town in Maine by her ex-husband and on-again, off-again friend, William. For the next several months, it’s just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the moody, swirling sea.Rich with empathy and emotion, Lucy by the Sea vividly captures the fear and struggles that come with isolation, as well as the hope, peace, and possibilities that those long, quiet days can inspire. At the heart of this story are the deep human connections that unite us even when we’re apart—the pain of a beloved daughter’s suffering, the emptiness that comes from the death of a loved one, the promise of a new friendship, and the comfort of an old, enduring love.Shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize

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When we think of the Italian Mafia, we think of Marlon Brando, Tony Soprano, and the Corleones--iconic actors and characters who give shady dealings a mythical pop presence. Yet these sensational depictions take us only so far. The true story of the Mafia reveals both an organization and mindset dedicated to the preservation of tradition. It is no accident that the rise of the Mafia coincided with the unification of Italy and the influx of immigrants into America. The Mafia means more than a horse head under the sheets--it functions as an alternative to the state, providing its own social and political justice. Combining a nuanced history with a unique counternarrative concerning stereotypes of the immigrant, Salvatore Lupo, a leading historian of modern Italy and a major authority on its criminal history, has written the definitive account of the Sicilian Mafia from 1860 to the present. Consulting rare archival sources, he traces the web of associations, both illicit and legitimate, that have defined Cosa Nostra during its various incarnations. He focuses on several crucial periods of transition: the Italian unification of 1860 to 1861, the murder of noted politician Notarbartolo, fascist repression of the Mafia, the Allied invasion of 1943, social conflicts after each world war, and the major murders and trials of the 1980s. Lupo identifies the internal cultural codes that define the Mafia and places these codes within the context of social groups and communities. He also challenges the belief that the Mafia has grown more ruthless in recent decades. Rather than representing a shift from "honorable" crime to immoral drug trafficking and violence, Lupo argues the terroristic activities of the modern Mafia signify a new desire for visibility and a distinct break from the state. Where these pursuits will take the family adds a fascinating coda to Lupo's work.

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*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024**SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE*‘SUBLIME’ A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024‘STUNNINGLY GOOD’ THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOKS 2024‘COMPULSIVE’ A PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024‘BRILLIANT’ A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham. ‘A delicious, grippingly paced tale of rogues, riotous sex, regicide and realpolitik’INDEPENDENT BEST BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS‘This is the page-turner that Buckingham’s short, racy life deserves’DAILY TELEGRAPH‘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic … The Scapegoat shows that [Hughes-Hallett’s] eye for the seamy realities of an extraordinary life is as sharp as ever’ THE TIMES‘Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography’ OLIVIA LAINGAs King James I’s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, right-hand man and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, he was similarly enthralled and made Buckingham his best friend and mentor. A dazzling figure on horseback and a skilful player of the political game, Buckingham rapidly transformed the influence his beauty gave him into immense wealth and power. He became one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic Englishmen at the heart of seventeenth-century royal and political life.With a novelist’s touch, Lucy Hughes-Hallett transports us into a courtly world of masques and dancing, exquisite clothes, the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, gender-fluidity, same-sex desire and appallingly rudimentary medicine. Witch hunts coexisted with Francis Bacon’s empiricism and public opinion was becoming a political force. Falling from grace spectacularly, Buckingham came to represent everything that was wrong with the country.From kidnappings and murder plots to men weeping in Parliament over civil liberties, The Scapegoat navigates love, war-fever and pacifism in a society on the brink of cataclysmic change. In this immersive and authoritative account, Hughes-Hallett summons an era that still resonates today.-‘Written with such verve and invention … Fascinating book’ TOM SUTCLIFFE, BBC RADIO 4''s FRONT ROW''The Scapegoat brilliantly dramatises the complex and glittering Duke of Buckingham and the political and sexual intrigue of the court of James I. Hughes-Hallett combines the instincts and talents of a novelist with a historian''s vivid sense of period and social change’ COLM TÓIBÍN‘A flamboyant character, an epic rise and tragic fall, brought to life with intelligence, tenderness and profound scholarship’ ADAM ZAMOYSKI‘Buckingham’s rise and fall is as old as Tiberius’ love for Sejanus and as contemporary as a celeb crash-and-burn. Hughes-Hallett is a matchless historian with an unfailing eye for the revealing detail’ SUE PRIDEAUX‘A true Jacobean drama, except bloodier and sexier. Lucy Hughes-Hallett writes with gusto and insight’ PAUL THEROUX‘Compulsively readable and elegantly written … [Lucy Hughes-Hallett] has brought Buckingham gloriously alive’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘Crisp and vivid … The story is a tragic one, no less so for being told here with verve, erudition and empathy’ NEW STATESMAN‘Richly multilayered … Hughes-Hallett proves herself alive to the nuances of gender and sexuality in the early seventeenth century…refreshingly light and contemporary, while at the same time suited to the seventeenth century’ TLS‘This is an absorbing, even thrilling journey through the dark and tangled networks of Stuart England … outstanding’ DIANE PURKISS

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*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE* ‘SUBLIME’ A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ‘STUNNINGLY GOOD’ THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOKS 2024 ‘COMPULSIVE’ A PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ‘BRILLIANT’ A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ‘A delicious, grippingly paced tale of rogues, riotous sex, regicide and realpolitik’INDEPENDENT BEST BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS ‘This is the page-turner that Buckingham’s short, racy life deserves’DAILY TELEGRAPH ‘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic … The Scapegoat shows that [Hughes-Hallett’s] eye for the seamy realities of an extraordinary life is as sharp as ever’ THE TIMES ‘Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography’ OLIVIA LAING As King James I’s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, right-hand man and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, he was similarly enthralled and made Buckingham his best friend and mentor. A dazzling figure on horseback and a skilful player of the political game, Buckingham rapidly transformed the influence his beauty gave him into immense wealth and power. He became one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic Englishmen at the heart of seventeenth-century royal and political life. With a novelist’s touch, Lucy Hughes-Hallett transports us into a courtly world of masques and dancing, exquisite clothes, the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, gender-fluidity, same-sex desire and appallingly rudimentary medicine. Witch hunts coexisted with Francis Bacon’s empiricism and public opinion was becoming a political force. Falling from grace spectacularly, Buckingham came to represent everything that was wrong with the country. From kidnappings and murder plots to men weeping in Parliament over civil liberties, The Scapegoat navigates love, war-fever and pacifism in a society on the brink of cataclysmic change. In this immersive and authoritative account, Hughes-Hallett summons an era that still resonates today. - ‘Written with such verve and invention … Fascinating book’ TOM SUTCLIFFE, BBC RADIO 4's FRONT ROW 'The Scapegoat brilliantly dramatises the complex and glittering Duke of Buckingham and the political and sexual intrigue of the court of James I. Hughes-Hallett combines the instincts and talents of a novelist with a historian's vivid sense of period and social change’ COLM TÓIBÍN ‘A flamboyant character, an epic rise and tragic fall, brought to life with intelligence, tenderness and profound scholarship’ ADAM ZAMOYSKI ‘Buckingham’s rise and fall is as old as Tiberius’ love for Sejanus and as contemporary as a celeb crash-and-burn. Hughes-Hallett is a matchless historian with an unfailing eye for the revealing detail’ SUE PRIDEAUX ‘A true Jacobean drama, except bloodier and sexier. Lucy Hughes-Hallett writes with gusto and insight’ PAUL THEROUX ‘Compulsively readable and elegantly written … [Lucy Hughes-Hallett] has brought Buckingham gloriously alive’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Crisp and vivid … The story is a tragic one, no less so for being told here with verve, erudition and empathy’ NEW STATESMAN ‘Richly multilayered … Hughes-Hallett proves herself alive to the nuances of gender and sexuality in the early seventeenth century…refreshingly light and contemporary, while at the same time suited to the seventeenth century’ TLS ‘This is an absorbing, even thrilling journey through the dark and tangled networks of Stuart England … outstanding’ DIANE PURKISS

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TELEGRAPH AND THE NEW STATESMAN "A marvellous book" Rev Richard Coles "Gripping... filled with compassion." Sunday Times "Remarkable... hopeful and uplifting." Mail on Sunday "An antidote to despair" Daily Mirror "Enthralling... vivid and humane" Observer "Exemplary" New StatesmanWhen a plane crashes, a bomb explodes, a city floods or a pandemic begins, Lucy Easthope's phone starts to ring. Lucy is a world-leading authority on recovering from disaster. She holds governments to account, supports survivors and helps communities to rebuild. She has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades, advising on everything from the 2004 tsunami and the 7/7 bombings to the Grenfell fire and the war in Ukraine. Lucy's job is to pick up the pieces and get us ready for what comes next. Lucy takes us behind the police tape to scenes of chaos, and into government briefing rooms where confusion can reign. She also looks back at the many losses and loves of her life and career, and tells us how we can all build back after disaster. When the Dust Settles lifts us up, showing that humanity, hope and humour can - and must - be found on the darkest days.

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"No one explores the nuances of love in all its messy glory like Ava Wilder. Some Kind of Famous offers a fresh, intimate take on celebrity romance with raw, real characters who pine, struggle, and heal. This is a gorgeously written story that captures all the facets of fame with sensitivity and insight."-Kate Goldbeck, author of YOU, AGAIN and DADDY ISSUESSmall-town romanceBlack cat x Golden Retriever Celebrity romanceForced proximityIn this steamy and emotional small-town romance, a disgraced ex-musician and a local handyman try to resist their growing attraction for each other--until a house renovation forces them together. ______________________________He's fixing up her house . . . and her heart. Merritt Valentine used to be the biggest singer-songwriter in the business . . . until a career-ending breakdown. Hoping time away from the spotlight would heal her emotional wounds, she abandoned the glitz of LA for her sister's sleepy town of Crested Peak, Colorado. But years in her sister spare room has come to an end. It's time for Merritt to start living again. The first step? Renovating the house she bought, and the disarmingly handsome local contractor, Nikolaos Petrakis, is just the man for the job. Her minor crush on him isn't relevant whatsoever. After his last heartbreak, Niko is done dating his fellow townies. It's too messy. But he just can't shake his fascination with the brilliant and prickly Merritt, despite everyone telling him to steer clear of her chaos. Denying their budding attraction while fixing up her house might just end in disaster . . . or it might be exactly what they both need. ______________________________Praise for Ava Wilder:"Real, raw, and deeply romantic, Some Kind of Famous is a gorgeous story of two imperfect people finding someone who just might be perfect for them. A beautifully messy and authentic love story."-Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Dream On, Ramona Riley"I am on my knees every single day, grateful to be in a timeline where Ava Wilder is writing books and I get to read them. Some Kind of Famous is the absolute peak of romance-tender and vulnerable and deeply moving and so sexy it'll give you butterflies. I am obsessed with Ava Wilder's mind and want as much of it as I can possibly ever get."-Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Never Been Shipped"An angsty and totally immersive romance with a charming setting."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Wilder's stunning follow-up to Will They or Won't They tackles the complexities of mental health, sexuality, and what love can become when given the chance. Perfect for readers who enjoy romances that reflect the realities of small-town life."-Library Journal, starred review

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A witty and vivid reimagining of well-loved fairy tale characters, featuring literature-loving friends Franklin and Luna.

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*The thrilling new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE SURF HOUSE, is available to buy now*_________*The Sunday Times bestseller**A CHILLING WINTER THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR*_______________________________________________________________THE PERFECT DAY FOR A HIKESeeking the escape of a lifetime, four friends hike out into the beautiful Norwegian wild – nothing between them and the mountain peak but forest, sea and sharp blue sky.THE PERFECT PLACE TO DISAPPEARBut there’s a darker side to the wilderness. A woman went missing here one year ago. Now the friends are hiking into the heart of the mystery. And waiting on the trail is someone who’d do anything to keep their secrets buried – and to stop the group walking away alive …_________________________________________________________________Readers love getting swept away with Lucy Clarke’s destination thrillers:‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Brilliant … kept me guessing the whole way through’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Twists & turns galore, couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Very clever and I was gripped throughout. Will be reading more from Lucy Clarke for sure!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Very evocative and you get really involved with the beautiful setting and characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a stonkingly fabulous read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Hike was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/e 7/05/2023

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*THE BRAND NEW DESTINATION THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER*_________________________________________________________Welcome to The Surf HouseWhere everyone’s escaping something…*High on the cliffs of Morocco, far from the city lights and the souks, stands The Surf House: a sanctuary for travellers chasing sunshine and waves.But the idyll hides a dark mystery.And when Bea washes in, seeking refuge after a dangerous encounter in Marrakesh, she soon gets caught in the current.A woman her age – who stayed in the same area, walked the same beaches, met the same guests – disappeared one year earlier, vanishing without trace.Somewhere inside The Surf House lies the truth – but there’ll be a price for uncovering it…*Readers love getting swept away with Lucy Clarke’s destination thrillers:‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Escapist, thrilling, unforgettable’ GILLIAN McALLISTER‘Brilliant … kept me guessing the whole way through’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''One of my books of the year'' ANDREA MARA‘Twists & turns galore, couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Very clever and I was gripped throughout. Will be reading more from Lucy Clarke for sure’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The queen of the destination thriller is back with her best book yet'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS‘Very evocative and you get really involved with the beautiful setting and characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a stonkingly fabulous read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Lucy Clarke''s book ''The Hike'' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-10-02.

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