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At the age of two I made up my mind quite firmly and unequivocally that the only thing I wanted to do was to study animals. Nothing else interested me. Republished to celebrate the centenary of his birth, here is Gerald Durrell’s legendary account of his coming-of-age as a reader, writer and budding naturalist at Whipsnade Zoo.He joyfully recaptures the glory of this single formative year where, in the crucible of muck, operatic brown bears, and reading Pliny by night and tending to the lions by day, the passionate worldview of one of the century’s great animal-loving renegades came into full view.

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''For many years I had wanted to start a zoo . . . any reasonable person smitten with an ambition of this sort would have secured the zoo first and obtained the animals afterwards. but throughout my life I have rarely if ever achieved what I wanted by tackling it in a logical fashion.''A Zoo in My Luggage is Gerald Durrell''s account of his attempt to set up his own zoo, after years spent gathering animals for other zoos. Journeying to Cameroon, he and his wife collected numerous mammals, birds and reptiles, including Cholmondely the chimpanzee and Bug-eye the bush-baby.But their problems really began when they attempted to return with their exotic menagerie. Not only had they to get them safely home to Britain but they also had to find somewhere able and - most of all - willing to house them.Told with wit and a zest for all things furry and feathered, Gerald Durrell''s A Zoo in My Luggage is a brilliant account of how a pioneer of wildlife preservation came to found a new type of zoo.

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This comic novel tells the uproarious, 'almost true' tale of Adrian Rookwhistle, a shy clerk whose quiet life is thrown into hilarious chaos after he inherits Rosy, an elephant with a weakness for alcohol. From Gerald Durrell, one of Britain's best-loved authors and pioneering naturalists.

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My Family and Other Animals is the bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu by treasured British conservationist Gerald Durrell, beautifully repackaged as part of the Penguin Essentials range.'What we all need,' said Larry, 'is sunshine...a country where we can grow.''Yes, dear, that would be nice,' agreed Mother, not really listening.'I had a letter from George this morning - he says Corfu's wonderful. Why don't we pack up and go to Greece?''Very well, dear, if you like,' said Mother unguardedly.Escaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with their long-suffering mother and Roger the dog - take off for the island of Corfu.But the Durrells find that, reluctantly, they must share their various villas with a menagerie of local fauna - among them scorpions, geckos, toads, bats and butterflies.Recounted with immense humour and charm My Family and Other Animals is a wonderful account of a rare, magical childhood.'Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities' Sunday Telegraph'A bewitching book' Sunday TimesGerald Durrell was born in Jamshedpur, India, in 1925. He returned to England in 1928 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Volume Two of Gerald Durrell’s beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time''A lot of frolic, fun and charming ribaldry, as well as the warm feeling of having been transported to a lovely spot where worry is unknown and anything is believable'' - The New York Times‘Another tiger-golden day lay ahead of us. It was as though England had never really existed’The Durrell clan’s escapades on their Greek island home resume with the second volume of the Corfu Trilogy. Budding zoologist Gerald continues to explore the natural wonders around him, enjoying a night fishing trip, receiving a donkey as a birthday present and accidentally bringing a bear home for tea. Here too are more stories of the eccentric creatures he calls his family, including Margo’s ill-advised foray into spiritualism and what becomes known as ‘Mother’s Great Romance’. Ending as the Second World War is declared, Birds, Beasts and Relatives is an enchanting return to a magical place.

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My Family and Other Animals is the bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu by treasured British conservationist Gerald Durrell. Escaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with their long-suffering mother and Roger the dog - take off for the island of Corfu.But the Durrells find that, reluctantly, they must share their various villas with a menagerie of local fauna - among them scorpions, geckos, toads, bats and butterflies.Recounted with immense humour and charm My Family and Other Animals is a wonderful account of a rare, magical childhood.''Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities'' Sunday Telegraph''A bewitching book'' Sunday Times

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Gerald Durrell’s beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time ‘When My Family and Other Animals was published it was as if someone had flung back the curtains, thrown up the windows and let in a stream of bright light’ - Kathryn Hughes, Guardian‘Gerald Durrell was magic’ - Sir David Attenborough ''Living in Corfu was rather like living in one of the more flamboyant and slapstick comic operas’It is 1935 and the Durrells have escaped the leaden summer skies of Bournemouth to arrive ‘like a troupe of medieval tumblers’ on the sun-drenched island of Corfu for a new life. Gerald Durrell’s beloved portrayal of his chaotic family – beatific Mother, Roger the dog, diet-obsessed Margo, book-loving Lawrence and gun-wielding Leslie – as well as his own adventures with a burgeoning menagerie of beasts, birds and insects (including an owl called Ulysses), is a timeless account of an idyllic childhood and an uproarious portrait of the English abroad.

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A posthumous work from the beloved conservationist and naturalist Gerald Durrell, to celebrate the centenary of his birth, with a new foreword by HRH Princess Anne. ‘Gerald Durrell was magic’ SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH ‘A wise, genial and world-encompassing book’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Fills important gaps in the biographical narrative . . . Truly, there is magic here’ GUARDIAN Myself and Other Animals is a new book mosaicked from unpublished autobiographies, uncollected pieces and previously published extracts from Durrell’s work and archives. The result is an extraordinary journey through Durrell’s life in his own words, edited and introduced by his widow Lee Durrell. Drawing on a memoir that Durrell started writing before he became too ill to continue it, and an unfinished book from a trip to Australia in 1969 to the Great Barrier Reef, Northern Territory and Queensland, here is the unvarnished story of Durrell’s life, from touching family tributes to golden bats and pink pigeons. Moving from India to England and then to the always sun-lit Corfu, told with dry wit and insight into our fellow animals, here is the vivid finale of one of Britain’s most beloved conservationists and prose stylists. 'Funny and readable and hugely charming' i ‘One ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities'' Sunday TelegraphTen-year-old Gerald doesn''t know why his older brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, the family home on the Greek island of Corfu is a bit like a zoo so they should feel right at home... Gerald joyfully pursues his interest in natural history in the midst of an unconventional and chaotic family life - all brilliantly retold in this very funny book.

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A classic Gerald Durrell title reissued by Penguin to celebrate the centenary of his birth'Gerald Durrell was magic' SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGHMenagerie Manor chronicles the early, sunlit days of Gerald Durrell’s dream to create a sanctuary for animals, realized Les Augrès Manor in Trinity, Jersey. Here we encounter Leo the lion, who enjoys roaring solidly through the night; N’Pongo the gorilla who thinks nothing of boarding a small plane to be part of a BBC documentary; and Claudius the South American tapir, an escape art of Houdini-like cunning. Republished to celebrate the centenary of Durrell’s birth, this book is a testament to the enduring importance of conservation in a changing world, and the profound connection between the human and animal kingdoms. 'This book is a certain joy' NEW STATESMAN'Animals come close to being Durrell's best friends. . . . He writes about them with style, verve, and humour' TIME

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The follow up to My Family and Other Animals and the second book in The Corfu Trilogy, the beloved books that inspired ITV''s television series The Durrells.In this second collection of tales concerning the Durrell family on the island of Corfu, young Gerry continues to be captivated by the fascinating flora and fauna of their adopted home - much to the bemusement and upset of his long suffering siblings and mother.Whether it''s lamp fishing by night or roving the countryside with his mentor Theodore, Gerry encounters intoxicated hedgehogs, tarantulas, dung beetles, water spiders and other animals, some of which become the family''s very unwanted pets.''A wild and amusing chronicle'' Daily Express''This book, an evocation of a budding naturalist''s life as a boy on Corfu, will delight many readers, even those who can''t stand spiders...'' Evening Standard''Delightful, charming, funny'' The Times

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The authorised biography of the great naturalist and conservationist Gerald Durrell, who died aged seventy in January 1995 in Jersey, where he founded the zoo he’d dreamed of as a small boy and pioneered the captive breeding of animals for conservation.Gerald Durrell was a world-famous naturalist and popular author who wrote, in all, some thirty-seven immensely readable yarns, including the bestselling ‘My Family and Other Animals’. His other books include ‘Birds, Beasts and Relatives’, ‘The Bafut Beagles’ and ‘A Zoo in My Luggage’.Above all, he paved the way in print for the popular presentation of the natural world on television and presented twelve series himself – the early ones, of his own expeditions. Sir David Attenborough has said: ‘He was responsible for changing people’s attitudes to zoology and changing their agenda. He showed them small animals could be as interesting as apes and elephants…He was a pioneer with a marvellous sense of humour.’His brother was the famous writer Lawrence Durrell.

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'Living in Corfu was rather like living in one of the more flamboyant and slapstick comic operas'It is 1935 and the Durrells have escaped the leaden summer skies of Bournemouth to arrive 'like a troupe of medieval tumblers' on the sun-drenched island of Corfu for a new life. Gerald Durrell's beloved portrayal of his chaotic family - beatific Mother, Roger the dog, diet-obsessed Margo, book-loving Lawrence and gun-wielding Leslie - as well as his own adventures with a burgeoning menagerie of beasts, birds and insects (including an owl called Ulysses), is a timeless account of an idyllic childhood and an uproarious portrait of the English abroad.

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Audiokniha: Nejdřív zvířata, až potom zoo! Kniha vypráví o šestiměsíční cestě, kterou v roce 1957 podnikli Gerald Durrell s manželkou do západní Afriky, aby získali zvířata pro vlastní zoo. Kniha vypráví o šestiměsíční cestě, kterou v roce 1957 podnikli Gerald Durrell s manželkou do tehdejšího Britského Kamerunu, aby si, jak říká autor, nachytali vlastní zoologickou zahradu. Britský zoolog strávil mnoho let odchytem divokých a ohrožených zvířat pro jiná zoo, ale vždy mu přišlo líto, když se s nimi po měsících neumdlévající péče a starostí musel rozloučit. Tenhle problém se dal řešit jen jediným způsobem – zařídit si vlastní zoo. S vládcem stepního království Bafutu, s kterým ho pojilo dávné přátelství, přitom vypil nejednu sklenku whisky. Tedy slovy afrického krále: „Ať složí. Nasraví!“

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Three classic tales of childhood on an island paradise - My Family and Other Animals, Birds, Beasts and Relatives and The Garden of the Gods by Gerald Durrell - are available in a single edition for the first time in The Corfu Trilogy. Just before the Second World War the Durrell family decamped to the glorious, sun-soaked island of Corfu where the youngest of the four children, ten-year-old Gerald, discovered his passion for animals: toads and tortoises, bats and butterflies, scorpions and octopuses. Through glorious silver-green olive groves and across brilliant-white beaches Gerry pursued his obsession . . . causing hilarity and mayhem in his ever-tolerant family.

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Gerald Durrell’s beloved account of his childhood in Corfu, now in Penguin Modern Classics for the first time''Durrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities'' - Sunday Telegraph ‘My collection of animals swelled to a point where even Mother occasionally grew alarmed’The island of Corfu, where the Durrell family live in agreeable chaos, is paradise for aspiring naturalist Gerald. His battalion of creatures has grown to include eleven puppies, a toad named Dierdre and an unwelcome infestation of scorpions. Yet the human visitors to their sun-drenched villa are even more curious, whether it is an innocent pair of American painters ripe for practical jokes, or a supercilious Count who barely survives an outing on Gerald’s home-made boat, the Bootle-bumtrinket. The third volume in the Corfu Trilogy brings this glorious tale of halcyon days to a close.

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''In the gloom it came along the branches towards me, its round, hypnotic eyes blazing, its spoon-like ears turning to and fro independently like radar dishes . . . it was Lewis Carroll''s Jabberwocky come to life . . . one of the most incredible creatures I had ever been privileged to meet.''The fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar is home to woodlice the size of golf balls, moths the size of Regency fans and the Aye-Aye, a type of lemur held by local superstion to be an omen of death. But when Gerald Durrell visited the island, the destruction of the forests meant that the Aye-Aye and many other creatures were in danger of extinction.Told with his unique sense of humour and inimitable charm, Gerald Durrell''s The Aye Aye and I is the final adventure from one of Britain''s best loved conservationists.

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Audiokniha: Kdyby Durrell dorazil včas, možná by blboun nejapný nevymřel. Vtipná i poučná kniha o velké výpravě za záchranou ohrožených druhů ptáků a plazů na ostrově Mauricius v Indickém oceánu. Když Portugalci objevili v Indickém oceánu souostroví později nazvané Maskarény, nastala pro místní endemickou faunu a flóru skutečná pohroma. Bylo vyhubeno mnoho druhů, kromě jiného padl za oběť hladovým námořníkům v druhé polovině 17. století i pták dodo. Takřka o tři století později se na Mauricius, jeden z maskarénských ostrovů, vypravil spisovatel a zachránce ohrožených přírodních druhů Gerald Durrell. A ptáka dodo čili blbouna nejapného vetkl do znaku zoologické zahrady, kterou později založil na ostrově Jersey a jež se snažila uchovat zvířata ohrožená vyhynutím. Durrell podnikl na ostrov několik výprav, aby zachránil alespoň jiné ohrožené druhy, například mauricijskou poštolku, ještěrku Guentherovu nebo zlaté netopýry a růžové holuby. O své zážitky se pak dělil se čtenáři. Není mnoho lidí, kteří by tak zábavným a okouzlujícím způsobem vyjádřili lásku k přírodě a ke zvířatům.

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''I once travelled back from Africa on a ship with an Irish captain who did not like animals. This was unfortunate, because most of my luggage consisted of about two hundred odd cages of assorted wildlife . . .''Gerald Durrell''s accounts of the animals he encountered on his travels were some of the first widely shared descriptions of the world''s most extraordinary animals.Moving from the West Coast of Africa to the northern tip of South America - and elsewhere - Durrell observes the courtships, wars and characters of a variety of creatures, from birds of paradise, to ants and anteaters, among others.

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Audiokniha: Magické, poučné a samozřejmě velmi humorné vyprávění. Kniha Ptáci, zvířata a moji příbuzní je volným pokračováním světoznámé knihy O mé rodině a jiné zvířeně. Magické, poučné a samozřejmě velmi humorné vyprávění. Gerald Durrell prožil pět let svého dětství na Korfu. Právě toto období, resp. vzpomínky na něj, ztvárnil zoolog a ochránce přírody ve slavné knize O mé rodině a jiné zvířeně. Ptáci, zvířata a moji příbuzní je magickým, poučným a ještě navíc humorným volným pokračováním této knihy. Druhý díl je stejně jako ten první mozaikou faktů o zvířatech, rodinných historek, popisů přírody a domorodých zvyklostí. Zjistíte, jak se na Korfu 30. let rybařilo, jak se vyrábělo víno, slavily svatby, rodily děti nebo sbíraly a zpracovávaly olivy. Až si poslechnete historku o želvě, dávejte pozor, ať oslepeni smíchem nezašlápnete svou vlastní.

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Světoznámý přírodovědec a spisovatel Gerald Durrell se vypravil do afrického Kamerunu, aby pro britské zoologické zahrady nachytal vzácné exotické živočichy. Byla to jeho první cesta za zvířaty vůbec a rozhodně nešlo o žádnou nudnou vědeckou výpravu. Chytit luskouna, jedovaté hady, vzácnou poloopičku nebo kousajícího vydříka totiž není jen tak. Spoustu bláznivých chvilek přináší spolupráce s domorodými lovci, do toho opičák tančící v bláznivém rytmu bubnů. A co teprve, když začne působit kletba kouzla džú-džú! Durrellovy knížky, které milují miliony čtenářů na celém světě, si získaly oblibu láskyplným popisem divoké přírody i humorným líčením dobrodružství, které zoology na cestách čekají. Setkání se zvířaty i místními lidmi totiž přináší nejedno překvapení. A v Kamerunu s jeho neprostupným tropickým pralesem tomu nebylo jinak.

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Světoznámý přírodovědec a spisovatel Gerald Durrell se vypravil do jihoamerické džungle, aby pro britské zoologické zahrady nachytal vzácné exotické živočichy. Jenže tahle cesta rozhodně není žádná nudná vědecká výprava. Chytit mravenečníka, elektrického úhoře, miniaturní opičku nebo lenochoda totiž není jen tak. A co teprve, když narazíte na anakondu, která je zrovna bez nálady! Durrellovy knížky, které milují miliony čtenářů na celém světě, si získaly oblibu láskyplným popisem divoké přírody i humorným líčením dobrodružství, které zoology na cestách čekají. Setkání se zvířaty i domorodci totiž přináší nejedno překvapení. A v amazonské Guyaně s jejím deštným pralesem, řekami a savanami tomu nebylo jinak.

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A wonderful collection of stories from Gerald Durrell, the author of My Family and Other Animals and one of Britain’s best loved authors and pioneering naturalists. It includes the title story 'Marrying off Mother', a hilarious account of his family's attempt to find a new husband for his sister, Margo.

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Gerald Durrell, director and owner of Jersey Zoo, was internationally famous for his amusing books about collecting wild animals. The Overloaded Ark, his first, remains his funniest book. It describes an expedition to the remote territory of the Cameroons in West Africa, before independence.''A delightful book . . . You can feel his bush-shirt sticking to his back . . . Bagging a monitor, smoking out a Pangolin (scaly anteater), celebrating the capture of the rare Angwantibo (small lemur), bird liming for Giant Kingfishers on the warm, milky waters of Lake Soden: he communicates every detail of his experiences with just the right degree of zest.'' New Statesman

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David Attenborough, Dion Leonard (Finding Gobi), Dervla Murphy and Brian Jackman are just four of the authors whose work features in this new anthology from Bradt focusing on true stories about travelling with animals. In Beastly Journeys, there are 46 tales of extraordinary animal travel experiences, from hilarious holidays with pets to journeys on which wild animals somehow came along for the ride, including: David Attenborough tries to get an armadillo through Paraguayan customs; adventurer Ash Dykes takes a white cockerel to Maromokotro to ward off evil spirits; Mike Gerrard shares a car journey from Belsize Park to Canvey Island with a python; Brian Jackman rides, walks and swims with Abu the elephant; Bradt New Travel Writer of the Year Dom Tulett rows with a kingfisher; and John Rendall travels to Africa with Christian, the lion he bought at Harrods and raised in west London.Also included is a brand new piece of writing from ultramarathon runner Dion Leonard about his experience with Gobi, the stray dog who accompanied him for 80 miles over the treacherous Tian Shian mountains.A mix of new, previously unpublished writers and old favourites are included, with extracts from writers such as Mark Shand (Travels on my ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lose yourself in this glorious memoir of the island jewel of Corfu by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu.''In its gem-like miniature quality, among the best books ever written.'' New York TimesIn his youth, before he became a celebrated writer and poet, Lawrence Durrell spent four transformative years on the island jewel of Corfu, fascinated by the idyllic natural beauty and blood-stained ancient history within its rocky shores.While his brother Gerald collected animals as a budding naturalist - later fictionalised in My Family and Other Animals and filmed as The Durrells in Corfu - Lawrence fished, drank and befriended the local villagers.After World War II catapulted him back into a turmoiled world, Durrell never forgot the wonders of Corfu. Prospero''s Cell is his magical evocation of the blazing Aegean landscape, brimming with memories of the places and people that changed him forever.''Cannot be bettered ... A classic ... His words still evoke the magical qualities of the island.'' Telegraph''Some writers reinvent their language; others the world. Durrell did both.'' André Aciman ''Invades the reader''s every sense ... Remarkable.'' Victoria Hislop ''These days I am admiring and re-admiring Lawrence Durrell.'' Elif Shafak''Our last ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lose yourself in this dazzling travelogue of the idyllic Greek Islands by the king of travel writing and real-life family member of The Durrells in Corfu. ''Incandescent.'' André Aciman''A magician.'' The Times''Invades the reader''s every sense ... Remarkable.'' Victoria Hislop ''Nobody knows the Greek islands like Durrell.'' New York Times White-washed houses drenched in pink bougainvillea; dazzling seascapes and rugged coastlines; colourful harbours in quaint fishing villages; shady olive and cypress groves; terraces bathed in the Aegean sun ... The Greek islands conjure up a treasure-chest of images - but nobody brings them to life as vividly as the legendary travel writer Lawrence Durrell. It was during his youth in Corfu - which his brother Gerald fictionalised in My Family and Other Animals, later filmed as The Durrells In Corfu - that his love affair with the Mediterranean began. Now, in this glorious tour of the Greek islands, he weaves evocative descriptions of these idyllic landscapes with insights into their ancient history, and shares luminous personal memories of his time in the local communities. No traveller to Greece or admirer of Durrell''s magic should miss it.''Masterly ... Casts a spell.'' Jan Morris''Charming ... Delightful.'' Sunday Times ''Our last great garlicky ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*With a foreword from Gerald Durrell* In 1947, returning to the UK with two young children to support, Margaret Durrell starts a boarding house in Bournemouth. But any hopes of respectability are dashed as the tenants reveal themselves to be a host of eccentrics: from a painter of nudes to a pair of glamorous young nurses whose late-night shifts combined with an ever-revolving roster of gentleman callers leading to a neighbourhood rumour that Margo is running a brothel. Margo''s own two sons, Gerry and Nicholas, prove to be every bit as mischievous as their famous Uncle Gerald - and he himself returns periodically with weird and wonderful animals, from marmosets to monkeys, that are quite unsuitable for life in a Bournemouth garden.

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Lose yourself in bestselling author Lawrence Durrell''s sublime novel about a group of English tourists trapped in the minotaur''s labyrinth on Crete ... ''Spellbinding ... A fine storyteller.'' Guardian''Superb ... Quite simply a lovely work of art.'' New York TimesA group of English tourists have come ashore from their cruise ship to explore the island of Crete. This motley crew - including a painter, spiritualist, spinster, soldier, convalescent, and elderly couple - are holidaying to seek respite from a broken post-war world. But their journey reaches a disastrous climax when they visit a cave reputed to be the legendary labyrinth of the minotaur, and become trapped within ...Set in the glorious Mediterranean landscapes which Lawrence Durrell so famously evoked in his travel writing and novels, The Dark Labyrinth is a morality tale unlike any other. Artfully blending horror and humour, comedy and tragedy, witty allegory and profound philosophy, it is a sublime novel, as refreshing today as it was decades ago. ''Superb, not only in the great passages of poetical description but also [the] casual wit and the brilliance of comment.'' Observer''Will amuse those who enjoy satires on English manners and morals, engage readers who like a build-up of suspense ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A harrowing thriller exploring the darker depths of Beverly Hills...US Treasury Agents Charlie Carr and Jack Kelly are investigating a counterfeiting ring when cool and ruthless LA Detective Travis Bailey warns them of a plot to murder their prime witness. Unwittingly, they are involved in a phony stake out in which Kelly is seriously wounded. Deeply suspicious and determined to avenge his partner, Carr puts his life and career on the line in order to build a case against Bailey, and sets out to prove that he is the mastermind behind a series of robberies from the area''s wealthy residents. Carr''s mission draws him into the depths of moneyed Beverly Hills, as well as into the underworlds of have-nots, hungry for a piece of the Rolls Royce action.To Die in Beverly Hills is an original and harrowing thriller where Gerald Petievich once again successfully demonstrates both his talent for convincing characterization and his inside knowledge of the U.S. Secret Service Treasury Department.

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Learn how to grow big veg with Gerald Stratford, the gardening grandad loved by a quarter of a million fans on Twitter. Full of Gerald's encouragement, dryhumor and grandfatherly wisdom - this book makes the perfect companion for anyone keen to grow-your-own.Big Veg is a funny, charming and handy book about growing veg, illustrated with photos of Gerald at home in his garden. With an easy to follow month-by-month guide to sowing, planting and harvesting veg, and tips on how to grow really big veg, Gerald's book is packed with decades of gardening know-how."I am very grateful for all the interest my wonderful friends and followers on Twitter have taken in my gardening. If you're looking to learn more about growing big veg or to find out about the way I do things, I hope this book gives you the motivation you need to get out in the garden. Cheers!" - Gerald

Objev podobné jako Big Veg - Gerald Stratford

_______________The magical world of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts meets the real-world experts of the world-famous Natural History Museum, in an awe-inspiring exhibition devoted to the wonders of nature, science and adventure – and their fictional counterparts from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. A perfect present!Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the official book inspired by the spectacular exhibition, shining a light on beasts in all their fantastic forms. Taking inspiration from Newt Scamander, this gorgeous colour gift book invites the whole family to explore the inspiration and links between the magic of J.K. Rowling’s creatures and the astonishing real-world wildlife that has roamed the earth, seas and skies of our planet throughout history.Prepare to pore over ancient maps of sea monsters; naturalists’ field notes crammed with intricately painted chameleons and caterpillars; and dinosaurs such as the mighty Dracorex Hogwartsia, the ‘Dragon King of Hogwarts’. The Natural History Museum boasts one of the finest collections in the world – some 80 million animals, plants, minerals, rocks and fossils. These scientific specimens sit beside breathtaking artwork of J.K. Rowling’s magical creatures; fascinating props and artefacts from the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter films; and stunning wildlife photography. Readers are invited to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature - Natural History Museum

A Little Book of Impressions describes life behind the mirror, probe and drill. After his unexpected encounters with dentistry from an early age and his time as a student at Guy’s Hospital in the seventies, Gerald Feaver describes embarking on a fulfilling and rewarding career that became his great passion.He writes of the amazing people he met over the years and how his life was enriched by hearing insights into their remarkable lives (yes, dentists do allow their patients to speak sometimes!), fascinating tales of romance, intrigue and heroism. This memoir is full of humour, interspersed with some poignant and personal moments that encapsulate the life of a dentist and patients in a variety of situations.The perception that a visit to the dentist was something to be feared or at least endured, was an anathema to him. Gerald always wanted his patients to feel relaxed and at ease. Revealing the human side of dentistry, the care and compassion that dentists strive to achieve when treating their patients, Gerald hopes that this book may help to reduce the fear that many still have about a visit to the dentist’s chair.

Objev podobné jako A Little Book of Impressions - Gerald Feaver

Plyšák Gang Beasts o velikosti 40 cm s natahovací a mačkací funkcí. Po stlačení se vrací do původního tvaru. Vhodný pro děti od 3 let.

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Objev podobné jako Plyšák Gang Beasts natahovací 40 cm

She’s my bodyguard. My fake wife. And the one woman I can’t resist. Being a professional hockey player isn’t easy. But in my case, it’s even harder. Most people know me as a forward for the Florida Sun Kings. But I’ve got a secret that’s about to jeopardize my entire career: I’m royalty. Not super-important royalty. My cousin is only a baronet. But his yacht just went missing with him aboard. Now my sister is assuming the title, and my family wants me to come home, because I’m the new heir apparent. The only way they’ll let me keep playing in the States? If I agree to a bodyguard. Fine. But on one condition: she has to be a woman. That way, I can pretend she’s my new wife and keep my secret from the team. It’s the perfect plan—until I meet her. She’s gorgeous. Sharp. Completely unimpressed by me. And she executes our cover story so well that I forget it’s all an act. Except for her, it is. She’s determined to keep things professional. But I’ve never wanted anything—or anyone—more. Can I keep two secrets? Can I change her mind? Or will I lose everything in the ultimate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In the Offensive Zone with my Fake Bride - Dineen Miller

The Hating Game meets Beach Read in this sexy and hilarious enemies-to-lovers romance!'The ultimate sexy, slow burn romance' —Hannah Grace, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of IcebreakerRosie Maxwell has a plan: move to New York, get her creative writing degree from NYU, become a bestselling romance writer. But that plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington, an obnoxious, surly, unreasonably gorgeous literary fiction writer who has no patience for romance – or for Rosie. Exhausted by Rosie and Aiden’s constant verbal sparring, their professor gives them an ultimatum: leave her class, or cowrite a novel that blends their respective genres.As Rosie and Aiden collaborate on their (accidentally steamy) novel, they try to put their differences aside. Could their manuscript-in-progress be just the outlet they need to confess their feelings – and explore their mutual attraction?But a potentially career-changing opportunity soon reignites the flames of their old rivalry. Rosie and Aiden’s once-in-a-lifetime love story is once again at risk of being shelved – unless they can find a way to end the book on their own terms .. . 'An absolutely sparkling debut! Not in My Book is an absorbing, hilarious love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Not in My Book - Holt Katie

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ANGELS IN MY HAIR - LORNA BYRNE5 star reader reviews:"Truly life-changing ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐""Lorna Byrne gives hope to us all ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐""Such a treasure to read and re-read ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐""Awe inspiring ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐""This book really did do wonders for me ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐""(Angels at My Fingertips will) bring you back your hope and faith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"In Angels at My Fingertips international bestseller, Lorna Byrne, offers hope, peace, and her profound insight and spiritual teachings, which have touched the lives of millions around the globe.A spiritual teacher, international bestselling author, and charity founder, Lorna has dedicated her life to awakening people to the spiritual potential within each person.Angels at My Fingertips explores stories of Lorna''s early life in rural Ireland, of how angels helped and guided her through traumatic events, lead to a detailed description of what angels are like, the different types of angels, how they behave in interact with God and other angels as well as human beings, their role during our lives and after death. Angels at My Fingertips also contains an account of how Joe, her husband, who ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Angels at My Fingertips: The sequel to Angels in My Hair - Lorna Byrneová

Come face-to-face with the most amazing prehistoric beasts in this stunning gift book, illustrated by the Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Grahame Baker-Smith.Are you brave enough to meet the incredible giants that shared the Stone Age world with our ancestors? From the woolly mammoth to the fearsome sabre-toothed cat, and from the giant eagle swooping in the skies to the six-metre snake slithering along the forest floor, this is an awesome introduction to prehistory’s biggest beasts. Featuring eighteen animals from all over the world, illustrated with flair by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith, and packed with jaw-dropping facts, this is an atmospheric and absorbing journey through the Stone Age world.

Objev podobné jako Stone Age Beasts - Ben Lerwill

Build a menagerie of terrifying monsters, as well as some of the world's most awe-inspiring mythical beasts, in this thrilling activity book. Children will have hours of fun adding over 300 stickers of claws, teeth, weapons and armour to a fierce two-headed dragon, a howling werewolf, an evil sorcerer and many more. Find the right stickers to complete your beasts, then read their descriptions, compare their statistics, and use them to create some stories of your own.

Objev podobné jako Build Your Own Monsters and Mythical Beasts Sticker Book - Simon Tudhope

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologiesThis book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilisations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colourful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each beast was represented in art.A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

Objev podobné jako Beasts of the Ancient World - Ward Marchella

‘Many of you know that I am a martial artist by choice, an actor by profession, and, by daily actualizing my potentiality through soulful discoveries and daily exercising, I hope to become also an artist of life.’ – Bruce Lee''I venture that 95% of people have heard of Bruce Lee. They might not know everything about him, but they know his name. Isn’t that just incredible? And what excites me about this book is that it’s an opportunity for the reader to have a better understanding of why you continue to know his name.'' – Shannon Lee‘Bruce draws you in with his martial strength and prowess, fascinates you with his aggression and superlative masculinity, and then you go deeper and learn about his philosophy, his depth as a thinker and a scientist, and that really hooks you.’ – Ang Lee‘Bruce Lee exemplified discipline and finding your own path to success while committed to doing something you love.’ – Tony Hawk‘Every time he spoke I would shudder because it was like poetry. He was like the first Asian rapper without a beat!’ – Steve AokiBruce Lee’s blockbuster movies, pioneering martial arts practice and motivational philosophy continue to inspire millions worldwide. Published ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In My Own Process - Bruce Lee

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes with In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, a New York Times bestselling full-color, interactive picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey  “A must-have for any storytime.” ?Kirkus Reviews  With charming text, whimsical illustrations, and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime and bedtime favorite. It will not only help your little one understand their feelings, but you''ll also hear, “Read it again!" Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.  The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. ?“Childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style.” ?Publishers Weekly  “Evocative imagery, popping with bright colors.” —School Library Journal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In My Heart - Jo Witek

Winner of the American Book Award, the Palestine Book Award and Arrowsmith Press''s 2023 Derek Walcott Poetry PrizeNational Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry Finalist“Written from his native Gaza, Abu Toha’s accomplished debut contrasts scenes of political violence with natural beauty."—The New York TimesIn this poetry debut Mosab Abu Toha writes about his life under siege in Gaza, first as a child, and then as a young father. A survivor of four brutal military attacks, he bears witness to a grinding cycle of destruction and assault, and yet, his poetry is inspired by a profound humanity.These poems emerge directly from the experience of growing up and living in constant lockdown, and often under direct attack. Like Gaza itself, they are filled with rubble and the ever-present menace of surveillance drones policing a people unwelcome in their own land, and they are also suffused with the smell of tea, roses in bloom, and the view of the sea at sunset. Children are born, families continue traditions, students attend university, and libraries rise from the ruins as Palestinians go on about their lives, creating beauty and finding new ways to survive.Accompanied by an in-depth interview (conducted by Ammiel Alcalay) in which Abu ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear - Mosab Abu Toha

Venice was where it all began…Libby and Will spent a glorious honeymoon in this magical city. They didn’t have much money, but they had a whole lot of love and a bright future ahead of them.And Venice was where it all went wrong…Two kids and twenty-five years later, they are struggling with money problems but somehow Will manages to fulfil his promise to Libby to take her back to Venice for their anniversary. This time, they are doing it in style and a masked ball awaits. But among the beautiful buildings and romantic canals, Libby learns that her husband has a secret that breaks her heart.The trust is broken and the marriage is over. But there are decades of love and two grown sons between them.Can they ever find their way back to each other or have they missed their chance forever?A funny and heartwarming second-chance romance, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Caplin.Readers are falling in love with My Heart is in Venice:''A believable story with laugh-out-loud moments...so relatable and true to life! Loved it!'' Harriet J. Kent''Funny, heartwarming and addictive.'' Susan Buchanan''I would highly recommend this fabulous book which is full of the trials and tribulations ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako My Heart is in Venice - Jensen Helga

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes with the ultimate gift—the deluxe slipcased edition of In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, the New York Times bestselling picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey! Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. With lyrical text, In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, empowering readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. Along with beautifully whimsical illustrations and an irresistible, multi-colored die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this deluxe edition also features: A gorgeous die-cut slipcase patterned with glossy hearts. Fancy foil accents on the book's front cover. Foil on the interior of the book highlighting the first and last of the die-cut hearts. This beautiful deluxe edition is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any day you want to share your love. The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Here are some more books in the series to enjoy: Hello in There!: A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In My Heart: Deluxe Gift Edition - Jo Witek

Barry M In My Element, 9x1,4 g, Paletky očních stínů pro ženy, Rozzařte svůj pohled s paletkou Barry M In My Element Paletka očních stínů Barry M In My Element je ideální volbou pro všechny, kteří chtějí dát prostor své kreativitě a vytvořit osobitý vzhled na každý den i na speciální příležitosti. Jedinečná kombinace matných a třpytivých odstínů nabízí možnost hrát si s líčením a přizpůsobit svůj look aktuální náladě či příležitosti. Krémová textura stínů se snadno roztírá, skvěle drží a zajišťuje dlouhotrvající efekt, díky kterému se budete cítit sebevědomě po celý den. Vlastnosti: kombinace matných a třpytivých odstínů krémová textura pro snadnou aplikaci vhodná pro denní i večerní líčení dlouhotrvající efekt bez nutnosti častých úprav mimořádně dobrá pigmentace pro výrazné barvy Jak používat: Pomocí štětce naneste stíny na víčko dle zvoleného odstínu. Pro jemný přechod barev stíny pečlivě rozetřete. Odvážnější třpytivé odstíny aplikujte na střed víčka nebo do vnitřních koutků očí pro projasnění pohledu. Notino tip: Pro ještě intenzivnější barevný efekt zkuste před nanesením stínů použít primer. Vaše líčení tak bude nejen výraznější, ale i déle vydrží.

Objev podobné jako Barry M In My Element paletka očních stínů odstín In My Element 9x1,4 g

''An entertaining and compelling page turner that will stay with you.'' Pete GossThe boat picks up another wave and surfs again, faster this time, deafening. My eyes are streaming, sore from the icy wind that throws spray in my face. And over the top of it all I can hear my own laughter. I feel powerful, strong. I am a thousand miles from land in one of the world''s most dangerous environments. Alone and free.The Vendée Globe Race is one of the world’s toughest sporting events: a single-handed, non-stop lap of the planet, with no assistance. The route takes competitors around the fringes of Antarctica, tackling terrifying conditions in the Southern Ocean before rounding Cape Horn. In My Element is the gripping and uncompromising story of Pip’s incredible journey, but it’s about so much more than sailing.A thousand miles from land and surviving on only 30 minutes of sleep at a time, with both skipper and vessel relentlessly pushed to the brink of failure, Pip tells it straight, acknowledging that success never comes without mistakes and mishaps and these challenges do not mean defeat; they are opportunities to learn and grow. This, her first book, is both a gripping record ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In My Element - Pip Hare

In Long Drawn Out Trip: My Life, Gerald Scarfe tells his life story for the first time. With captivating, often thrilling stories, he takes us from his childhood and early days at Punch and Private Eye, through his long and occasionally tumultuous career as the Sunday Times cartoonist, to his film-making at the BBC and much-loved designs for Pink Floyd''s The Wall and Disney''s Hercules. Along the way he has drawn Churchill from life, gone on tour with The Beatles and thoroughly upset Mrs Mary Whitehouse. It is a very personal, wickedly funny and caustically insightful account of an artist''s life at the forefront of contemporary culture and society.

Objev podobné jako Long Drawn Out Trip - Gerald Scarfe

A big-hearted global celebration of mosques and the diverse worshippers that they welcome every day!My mosque feels safe like home.In my mosque, we pray for peace, love and joy.You are welcome in my mosque.WINNER! English Association English 4-11 Picture Book Awards, Non-fiction 4-7 Category!Do you go regularly to a mosque? Or perhaps you''ve never been inside one? This joyful book invites everyone – worshippers and newcomers alike – to step inside and meet warm, welcoming mosque communities all across the world. Join young Muslim children, their families and friends, as they learn, pray, eat, help others … and play!Joyful illustrations from award-winning illustrator Hatem Aly (The Proudest Blue) bring to life this simple and heartfelt introduction to life inside the mosque!A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021‘In My Mosque draws readers into the Muslim house of worship to show how it is so much more than a place to pray. Aly’s illustrations echo the warmth of Yuksel’s text, depicting loving, happy communities, rich in diversity of all sorts.’ – Booklist‘This marvelous, welcoming book on mosques, Muslims, and Islam is a must.’ – School Library Journal, Starred Review‘This personable, sensory love letter to a range of children’s mosque experiences will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako In My Mosque - M.O. Yuksel