before the light fades natasha walter

''A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations'' SARAH WATERS''A fierce and beautiful book'' EDMUND DE WAAL''Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother''s political past'' BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian''A compelling reconstruction of her mother''s life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents'' CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Times''Eloquent, piercing, gloriously humane'' PHILIPPE SANDSAfter the sudden death of her mother at age 75, Natasha Walter was thrown into a time of bewilderment and sadness. It was only when she began to search back through Ruth''s history, that she began to understand how her life led to death by her own hand. She learns that Ruth had been brought up to be a conventional young woman, but chose to take huge risks and even break the law for her beliefs in the nuclear disarmament movement of the 1960s. Reaching further back she explores the history of Ruth''s parents, and the story of her grandfather who, as part of the anti-Nazi resistance in the 1930s in Germany, was imprisoned for three years and then went on the run across Europe, finally finding safety in England.Honest about loss, this memoir also searches for what is valuable in the legacy of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before the Light Fades - Natasha Walter

''A fascinating story of courage, doubt and defiance across three generations'' SARAH WATERS''A fierce and beautiful book'' EDMUND DE WAAL''Heartfelt and upfront... A grieving daughter rediscovers her mother''s political past'' BLAKE MORRISON, Guardian''A compelling reconstruction of her mother''s life as a young anti-nuclear activist defying her suburban parents'' CATHERINE TAYLOR, Financial Times''Eloquent, piercing, gloriously humane'' PHILIPPE SANDSAfter the sudden death of her mother at age 75, Natasha Walter was thrown into a time of bewilderment and sadness. It was only when she began to search back through Ruth''s history, that she began to understand how her life led to death by her own hand. She learns that Ruth had been brought up to be a conventional young woman, but chose to take huge risks and even break the law for her beliefs in the nuclear disarmament movement of the 1960s. Reaching further back she explores the history of Ruth''s parents, and the story of her grandfather who, as part of the anti-Nazi resistance in the 1930s in Germany, was imprisoned for three years and then went on the run across Europe, finally finding safety in England.Honest about loss, this memoir also searches for what is valuable in the legacy of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before the Light Fades - Natasha Walter

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesJodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is back!When a body turned up at her last catering gig it certainly put people off the hors d’oeuvres. With a reputation to salvage, Jodie’s determined that her next job for the village’s festival will go off without a hitch.But when chaos breaks out, Jodie Parker somehow always finds herself caught up in the picture. The body of a writer from the festival is discovered at the bottom of a cliff, and the prime suspect turns out to be the guest of honour, the esteemed painter Duncan Stovall.With her background in the Met police, Jodie has got solving cases down to a fine art so she knows things are rarely as they seem.Can she find the killer before the village faces another brush with death?The second book in the Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker cozy mystery series. Can be read as a standalone. A humorous cosy mystery with a British female sleuth in a small village. Includes one of Jodie''s Tried and Tested Recipes! Written in British English. Mild profanity and peril.Previously published as A Brush with Death.

Objev podobné jako The Cornish Village Murder - Fiona Leitch

panoramatické světlo Nightmare Before Christmas
filmové světlo Nightmare Before Christmas
karnevalový kostým Nightmare before Christmas
dětský kostým Sally z Nightmare before Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas budík s melodií
oficiálně licencované sběratelské klipy Nightmare Before Christmas
temné doplňky pro fanoušky Nightmare Before Christmas
Nightmare Before Christmas světlo
dekorativní lampa Nightmare Before Christmas
přívěsek Nightmare before Christmas 9386
Panlux Faro N IP54 8W
Fala TO-75710 světle šedá kuchyňská baterie
flexibilní dřezová baterie Fala TO-75712 hnědá
FARO KAUAI XL montáž na rovný strop
nástěnná lampa FARO STEPS tmavě šedá
FARO STEPS lampa GU10 2x

''Shocking and satisfying ...a compelling, absorbingly different quest fantasy'' Guardian ''An utterly original novel from an extraordinarily creative mind'' Karin Slaughter''Unique and fearless'' Mark Billingham''I inhaled it! It''s beautifully written and utterly compelling'' Harriet Tyce''Audacious, extraordinary and absolutely awesome'' Alex North''Fearless and compelling, lyrical and devastating by turns, the story never slackens pace. A stunning introduction to a wholly original world'' Jane Corry''A future classic that exists between darkness and light. I was completely entranced by it'' Christopher Fowler''A huge and brilliant and engaging read. It feels like a place I have been to rather than words on a page'' Alice Jolly''A remarkable achievement'' Shots Magazine''What we have here is a fantasy about faith and the search for spiritual certainty... [an] ambitious religious parable.'' FT_____SAND. A hostile world of burning sun.Outlines of several once-busy cities shimmer on the horizon. Now empty of inhabitants, their buildings lie in ruins.In the distance a group of people - a family - walk towards us.Ahead lies shelter: a ''shuck'' the family call home and which they know they must reach before the light fails, as to be out after dark is to invite danger and almost certain death. To survive in this alien world ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Book of Sand - Theo Clare

The Book of Sand: the first novel in an epic series created by one of the most gifted and invented storytellers of the twenty-first century.''Shocking and satisfying ...a compelling, absorbingly different quest fantasy'' Guardian''An utterly original novel from an extraordinarily creative mind'' Karin Slaughter''Unique and fearless'' Mark Billingham''I inhaled it! It''s beautifully written and utterly compelling'' Harriet Tyce''Fearless and compelling, lyrical and devastating by turns, the story never slackens pace.'' Jane Corry______________SAND. A hostile world of burning sun.Outlines of several once-busy cities shimmer on the horizon. Now empty of inhabitants, their buildings lie in ruins.In the distance a group of people - a family - walk towards us.Ahead lies shelter: a ''shuck'' the family call home and which they know they must reach before the light fails, as to be out after dark is to invite danger and almost certain death.To survive in this alien world of shifting sand, they must find an object hidden in or near water. But other families want it too. And they are willing to fight to the death to make it theirs.It is beginning to rain in Fairfax County, Virginia when McKenzie Strathie wakes up. An ordinary teenage girl living an ordinary life - ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Book of Sand - Theo Clare

Join Jim Lad and Matilda as they sail the seven seas (and the coast of Dull-on-Sea) in search of adventure and pirate loot. Every full moon, a mysterious ship is seen off the coast of Dull-on-Sea. Can Matilda and Jim Lad retrieve the stolen booty from the mysterious ship before the moon fades?

Objev podobné jako The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon - Duddle Jonny

Eva has looked everywhere for her missing cat, Luna. Then she discovers the Moonlight Zoo – a magical place for all lost animals. There amongst lions and elephants she sees parrots, dogs, even guinea pigs... But can Eva find Luna before the zoo fades at dawn? A peep-through adventure from the creators of Last Stop on the Reindeer Express.Â

Objev podobné jako The Moonlight Zoo - Powell-Tuck Maudie

Deko-Light Faro 60 – Profesionální stojací svítidlo pro moderní exteriérStojací svítidlo Deko-Light Faro 60 představuje špičku v oblasti venkovního osvětlení. Díky robustní konstrukci z tlakově litého hliníku, moderní technologii LED (24 W, 3000 K, 1030 lm) a inteligentní DALI 2.0/DT6 regulaci je tato 60 cm vysoká poller lampa ideální volbou pro osvětlení cest, vjezdů, parků, firemních areálů i moderních zahrad. Precizní linsenoptika zajišťuje homogenní, neoslňující nasvícení s širokým světelným kuželem až 10 m. Hlavní přednosti svítidla Faro 60 Blend-free optika: Více než 97 % světla směrováno dolů – ideální pro veřejné prostory bez rušivého oslnění. Variabilita vyzařování: Možnost volby průměru osvětlené plochy (4/7/10 m) díky čočce. Odolná konstrukce: Hliníkové tělo s práškovou úpravou DB703 je extrémně robustní a odolné vůči povětrnostním vlivům i vandalismu (IK10). Vysoká ochrana: Krytí IP65 (svítidlo) a IP68 (připojovací box) – vhodné pro venkovní montáž po celý rok. Chytrá instalace: Průběžné zapojení (Loop-in/Loop-out), montážní prvky z nerezu součástí balení. Kompatibilita s nouzovým napájením: Plně funkční i při výpadku proudu (100 % EOFI, DC 180–264 V). Možnost polovičního svícení: S volitelnou clonou lze osvětlovat pouze jednu polovinu prostoru. DALI stmívání: Přesná regulace intenzity světla dle potřeb projektu.Technické parametry Výkon: 24 W (LED, vyměnitelný zdroj TC) Světelný tok: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Light Impressions Deko-Light stojací svítidlo, Faro 60, 24 W, DALI, 3000 K, 220-240V 1124 lm šedá IP65 730493

The million-copy bestselling series. Toshikazu Kawaguchi's touching Before Your Memory Fades, translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?On the hillside of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, Cafe Donna Donna is fabled for its dazzling views of Hakodate port. But that's not all.Like the charming Tokyo cafe Funiculi Funicula, Cafe Donna Donna offers its customers the extraordinary experience of travelling through time. From the author of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Tales from the Cafe comes another heartfelt story of lost souls hoping to take advantage of the cafe's time-travelling offer. Among some familiar faces, readers will also be introduced to:The daughter who begrudges her deceased parents for leaving her orphanedThe comedian who aches for his beloved and their shared dreamsThe younger sister whose grief has become all-consumingThe young man who realizes his love for his childhood friend too late .. . Featuring Kawaguchi's signature wistful storytelling, Before Your Memory Fades is full of heart and emotion.Catch up on the rest of the series with Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Tales from the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before Your Memory Fades - Tošikazu Kawaguči

Natasha Lester's most compelling novel yet!' - Kate Quinn, author of, The Rose Code'Brave, bold, and beautiful . . .I couldn't stop reading' - Kerri Maher, author of, The Paris Bookseller'Natasha Lester at her best!' - Chanel Cleeton, author of, Next Year in HavanaIn November 1973, a legend vanished, leaving behind only a white silk dress and the question: what happened to Astrid Bricard?NEW YORK, 1970. Astrid Bricard is determined to change the fashion world forever and escape the legacy of being the daughter of Mizza Bricard, infamous muse to Christian Dior. But when she meets fellow designer Hawk Jones, they embark on a passionate love affair and she finds herself cast in the same role as her mother, her own talent ignored.Then, before she can make her own mark on the world of couture, she disappears . . .PRESENT DAY. Astrid's daughter Blythe holds what remains of her mother and grandmother's legacies, and she's desperate to weave together the tragedies of the past to create something beautiful. But when her journey takes her to Paris, she quickly discovers that there may be more to her mother's disappearance than she first thought, and she's left with the question: What really ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard - Natasha Lester

Deko-Light stojací svítidlo Faro 25, 24 W, DALI, 3000 K, IP65 – robustní a elegantní venkovní osvětleníStojací svítidlo Deko-Light Faro 25 představuje špičkové řešení pro moderní architekturu a veřejné i soukromé exteriéry. Světlo je navrženo pro maximální odolnost, dlouhou životnost a profesionální světelný komfort, což potvrzuje i jeho kvalitní zpracování z tlakově litého hliníku a špičková optika.Hlavní přednosti stojacího svítidla Faro 25 Blend-free osvětlení – více než 97 % světla je směrováno dolů, což zvyšuje vizuální komfort a snižuje světelné znečištění. Optika – speciální čočková optika zajišťuje homogenní rozptyl světla až do průměru 10 m. Volitelné stínění – možnost dokoupení stínicí clony pro poloviční osvětlení prostoru. Odolnost a trvanlivost – masivní konstrukce, povrchová úprava DB703 a ochrana proti prachu a vodě IP65, mechanická odolnost IK10. Chytré a úsporné řízení – podpora systému DALI 2.0 (DT6) pro inteligentní ovládání včetně možnosti nouzového napájení. Bezúdržbový provoz – LED zdroj s možností výměny technikem, životnost až 50 000 hodin, až 100 000 spínacích cyklů. Nightsaver – funkce pro úsporu energie v nočních hodinách. Odolnost vůči mořské vodě pro použití v náročných podmínkách.Technické parametry Příkon: 24 W (24 kWh/1000 h) Světelný tok: 1030–1124 lm Barva světla: 3000 K (teplá bílá, Ra 80) Úhel vyzařování: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Light Impressions Deko-Light stojací svítidlo, Faro 25, 24 W, DALI, 3000 K, 220-240V 1124 lm šedá IP65 730492

A wartime legacy. A lost love. A friendship to last a lifetime . . .''An extraordinary book'' Marie ClaireA decades old secret . . .When Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns hidden in her grandmother''s remote cottage, she delves into the mystery of their origin, determined to know more about her beloved grandmother''s secret past.An unspeakable betrayal . . .In England, 1939, talented pilot Skye Penrose is flying for the Royal Air Force. She soon meets a mysterious Frenchwoman named Margaux Jourdan, and with her is Catherine Dior, the sister of the renowned designer. Together, they have no idea of the danger that lies ahead . . .Three women bound forever by war.As Kat attempts to solve the mystery of the past, her grandmother''s hidden life comes to light. But could it be that some secrets are best left buried?Set between Europe''s war-torn past and the present day, The Paris Secret is an unforgettable story of love and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall, Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees. Don''t miss Natasha Lester''s breath-taking new love story, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, available to pre-order now! PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER:''Divine''GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The Secret ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Paris Secret - Natasha Lester

Deko-Light stojací svítidlo Faro 100, 24 W, DALI, 3000 K, 220-240V, 1124 lm, šedá, IP65Moderní a odolné osvětlení pro exteriérStojací svítidlo Deko-Light Faro 100 je ideální volbou pro profesionální i soukromé venkovní prostory, kde je kladen důraz na design, vysokou odolnost a funkčnost. Svítidlo vyniká masivním hliníkovým tělem, špičkovou povrchovou úpravou a moderními světelnými technologiemi.Hlavní přednosti svítidla Faro 100 Blendfrei: Více než 97 % světla je směrováno dolů, což zajišťuje maximální komfort bez oslnění. Optika: Speciální čočková optika umožňuje homogenní rozprostření světla do průměru až 10 m. Možnost stínění: Volitelná clona pro poloviční zatemnění – ideální pro precizní směrování světla. Vysoká odolnost: Tělo z tlakově litého hliníku, povrchová úprava práškovou barvou DB703, odolnost proti mořské vodě. Bezpečnost a životnost: IK10 (vysoká mechanická odolnost), krytí IP65 (práší, voda), životnost LED až 50 000 hodin. DALI 2.0/DT6: Plná kompatibilita s moderními systémy chytrého řízení osvětlení a možnost stmívání. Podpora nouzového provozu (180–264 V/DC), ideální pro veřejná prostranství. Snadná instalace: IP68 připojovací krabice s průběžným zapojením, montážní sada v balení.Technické parametry Příkon: 24 W Světelný tok: 1124 lm (měřený: 1030 lm) Teplota chromatičnosti: 3000 K (teplá bílá) Index podání barev (CRI): ≥ 80 Úhel vyzařování: 360° (hlavní), 180° (sekundární) Výška: 1000 mm, průměr: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Light Impressions Deko-Light stojací svítidlo, Faro 100, 24 W, DALI, 3000 K, 220-240V 1124 lm šedá IP65 730494

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.Everyone in Miss Cherry''s class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can''t wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It''s a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

Objev podobné jako Iris and Walter and the Field Trip - Elissa Haden Guest

From one of the most daring mountaineers of modern times, Walter Bonatti''s The Mountains of My Life is an account of years spent conquering the most intimidating peaks on Earth, translated and with a foreword by Robert Marshall in Penguin Modern Classics.The Mountains of My Life is the breathtaking collection of Walter Bonatti''s classic writings, detailing a life on the world''s toughest ascents. He describes the staggeringly basic equipment he used and the fear, joy and serenity he finds on these daring ascents, as well as the importance of finding his courage and challenging himself. Included here too is the real story behind the feuds and controversy that were sparked by the K2 ascent that changed his life. Bonatti, one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, perfectly captures here in this awe-inspiring and passionate work the adventure, tragedy and sheer magnitude of his craft. Walter Bonatti (1930-2011) was born in Bergamo, Italy. As a young man he dedicated himself to extreme alpinism, and from the age of 19 to 35, he became an expert climber. In 1954 he played a vital role in the success of the Italian expedition that achieved the first ascent of K2. After 1965 Bonatti ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Mountains of My Life - Walter Bonatti

The third novel in the ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ series, a true global sensation – now in a gorgeously produced, ornamental special edition. On the hillside of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, Cafe Donna Donna is fabled for its dazzling views of Hakodate port. But that’s not all. Like the charming Tokyo cafe Funiculi Funicula, Cafe Donna Donna offers its customers the extraordinary experience of travelling through time.From the author of Before the coffee gets cold and Tales from the cafe comes another story of four new customers, each of whom is hoping to take advantage of the cafe’s time-travelling offer. Among some familiar faces from Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s previous novels, readers will also be introduced to:A daughter who begrudges her deceased parents for leaving her orphanedA comedian who aches for his beloved and their shared dreamsA younger sister whose grief has become all-consumingA young man who realizes his love for his childhood friend too late.Translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, and featuring signature heart-warming characters and wistful storytelling, in Before your memory fades, Toshikazu Kawaguchi once again asks: Who would you want to meet if you could travel through time?Now in an irresistible, decorative new format, perfect as a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before Your Memory Fades - Tošikazu Kawaguči

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDon''t miss the brand new collection of never-before-seen ghostly tales from these eight authors plus four more. The Winter Spirits is out in October 2023 and available to pre-order now. ''You won''t find a more thrilling winter read this year, or a better line up of writers who have mastered the gothic and ghostly.'' SARA COLLINS, Costa Award-winning author of The Confessions of Frannie Langton Featuring new and original tales from: Bridget Collins Sunday Times bestselling author of The Binding | Imogen Hermes Gowar Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock | Kiran Millwood Hargrave Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mercies | Andrew Michael Hurley Sunday Times bestselling author of The Loney | Jess Kidd International award-winning author of Things in Jars | Elizabeth Macneal Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doll Factory | Natasha Pulley Sunday Times bestselling author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street | Laura Purcell Award-winning author of The Silent Companions ______________Long before Charles Dickens and Henry James popularized the tradition, the shadowy nights of winter have been a time for people to gather together by the flicker of candlelight and experience the intoxicating thrill of a ghost ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Haunting Season - Jess Kiddová, Andrew Michael Hurley, Natasha Pulley, Bridget Collins, Elizabeth Macneal, Laura Purcell, Imogen Hermes Gowarová,

An epic love story infused with West African mythology. For fans of The Gilded Ones, Children of Blood and Bone, and Circe, this book is a powerful new imagining of a devastating time in history, told through the eyes of a bold and unforgettable heroine.This is the story of a great love - a love that will threaten worlds and anger Gods.This is a story that will change history.Simidele is one of the Mami Wata, mermaids duty-bound to collect the souls of those who die at sea and bless their journeys back home to the Supreme Creator. But when a living boy is thrown overboard a slave ship, Simi saves his life, going against an ancient decree and bringing terrible danger to the mami wata.Now Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends - a journey of vengeful gods, treacherous lands and legendary creatures. If she fails, she risks not just the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it."A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology" - The Guardian"One of the most epic and original fantasies Ive read in a long time. Natasha Bowen has crafted a world full ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Skin of the Sea - Bowen Natasha

Get ready for another heart-racing, twist-filled thriller from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author NATASHA PRESTON.HOW BADLY DO YOU WANT TO GO VIRAL?Jagged Island: a private amusement park for the very rich - or the very influential. Liam, James, Will, Ava, Harper, and Paisley - social media influencers with millions of followers - have been invited for an exclusive weekend before the park opens. They'll make posts and videos for their channels and report every second of their VIP treatment.When the teens arrive, they're stunned: the resort is even better than they'd imagined. Their hotel rooms are unreal, the park's themed rides are incredible, and the island is hauntingly beautiful. They're given a jam-packed itinerary for the weekend.But soon they'll discover that something's missing from their schedule: getting off the island alive.

Objev podobné jako The Island - Natasha Preston

An inviting collection of more than 100 trusted, budget-friendly recipes for every meal and occasion from the creator of the wildly popular website Natasha''s Kitchen.In 1989, four-year-old Natasha Kravchuk and her family entered the United States as refugees from Ukraine. Her mother was an amazing cook and spoiled her family with delicious meals, so Natasha never learned how to cook until she got married and had her own family to nurture. In 2009, she began blogging about the joy she discovered in creating and sharing recipes. Her audience exploded, connecting with her warmth and willingness to share both her triumphs and failures in the kitchen.In Natasha’s Kitchen, she shares 100+ family-friendly, foolproof recipes anyone can whip up on even the busiest weeknight. From Salmon Piccata and Turkey Meatball Soup to Crispy Bacon Jalapeno Poppers as well as traditional Ukrainian recipes passed down from her mother like classic Borscht and her famous Pierogis, Natasha’s family-friendly recipes are made with easy-to-find ingredients and have been thoroughly tested. And because she loves to have her large extended family and friends over, there are also menus for sharing and easy entertaining—from a taco bar to a chili bar to the ultimate cheese board.With a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Natasha's Kitchen - Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome-welcome-welcome-welcome to Being Young! And to the inner life and internet ragepage of Natasha [Redacted]. Her first name is all you’re getting: there are too many haters, trolls and stupid adults out there. Iffen you understand me then you’ve picked up the rhythm of my heartbeat and maybe you’re a friend. But that means you’re a potential danger too, if you get too close and you know too much—be careful. Original, compelling and moving, Natasha [Redacted] is a coming of age story that charts the costs of trying to survive in the poisonous jungle that is ‘growing up’. Family breakdown, friends who turn out to be anything but friends, parents and their love interests who want bland conformity above all else, Internet wars and real-world violence populate Natasha’s Internet ‘ragepage’. And we see Natasha too though her self-appraising ‘sleevenotes’, penned some unknown time after the events that she describes. At the end of it all, has she grown up? Will you like the answer anymore than Natasha does? Whatever the answer—if you’ve ever loved music with a matchless passion, wanted to form a band and play a gig on the Moon, you could be the friend that Natasha is waiting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Natasha [Redacted] - Andrew Dutton

''A beautiful, lyric hymn to the power of social unrest in American history...funny and harrowing, sweet and violent, innocent and experienced; it walks a dozen tightropes'' Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See_____________________________________________1909. Spokane, Washington. The Dolan brothers are living by their wits, jumping freight trains and lining up for work at crooked job agencies. While sixteen-year-old Rye yearns for a steady job and a home, his dashing older brother Gig dreams of a better world, fighting alongside other union men for fair pay and decent treatment. But then Rye finds himself drawn to suffragette Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and her passion sweeps him into the world of protest and dirty business. As a storm starts brewing, questions of love, sacrifice, brotherhood and betrayal emerge, threatening to overwhelm them all. . .The Cold Millions is at once an intimate story and a stunning, kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, dreams and reality. Set against the panoramic backdrop of an early 20th century America, Jess Walter offers a sensational tale that resonates powerfully with our own time.___________________________________________''A brilliantly multifaceted panorama of early 20th-century America...Walter is a writer whose work deserves a wide ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Cold Millions - Jess Walter

From New York Times bestselling author Walter Mosley, the third collection of Socrates Fortlow tales, "a thought-provoking exploration of wickedness—and what's to be done about it" (Seattle Times). Living in south central L.A., Socrates Fortlow is a sixty-year-old ex-convict still strong enough to kill men with his bare hands. Filled with profound guilt about his own crimes and disheartened by the chaos of the streets, Socrates calls together local people of all races and social stations and begins to conduct a Thinkers' Club, where all can discuss life's unanswerable questions. Infiltrated by undercover cops and threatened by strain from within, the Thinkers' Club doesn’t have it easy. But simply by debating racial authenticity, street justice, and the possibility of mutual understanding, Socrates and his unlikely crew actually begin to make a difference. The Right Mistake is Walter Mosley at his most incisive. In turns outraged and affectionate, it offers a profoundly literary and ultimately redemptive exploration of the possibility of moral action in a violent world.

Objev podobné jako The Right Mistake - Walter Mosley

Walter Mitty is an ordinary man living an ordinary life. But he has dreams - vivid, extraordinary day dreams - in which the life he leads is one of excitement and even adventure, in which he - a weary, put upon middle-aged man - is the hero of his own story. A man can dream, can''t he?The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is just one of the brilliant humorous and witty stories written by James Thurber and collected here.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - James Thurber

How far would you go to discover your destiny? It’s the cusp of Natasha Sizlo’s forty-fourth birthday. Still reelingfrom her disastrous divorce, she’s navigating life as a single mum alongside a cutthroat career in LA real estate. In the meantime, her ex-husband is dating a Hollywood star and she’s just broken it off with her handsome but non-committal French boyfriend. Just when it seems things can’t get worse, her beloved father is given months to live.So when she’s gifted a session with an astrologist, Natasha –though a sceptic – figures she has nothing to lose. The reading is so eerily accurate that Natasha asks about her ex-boyfriend, the Frenchman she can’t get over. To her surprise, the astrologist tells her that he is perfect for her. His birthday and birthplace – 2 November 1968 in Paris – line up with her astrological point of destiny.Natasha is distraught. Panicked, even. Is he really The One?Then she has a lightning bolt of an idea: her ex isn’t the only man born on 2 November 1968 in Paris. Natasha’s soulmate is still out there – she just has to find him.Unforgettable, inspiring and with a dusting of astrologicalmagic, Natasha’s journey reveals what can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako All Signs Point to Paris - Natasha Sizlo

The 2021-2022 season marked the 150th anniversary of the first FA Cup, the world’s oldest football knockout tournament. The inaugural matches began on 11 November 1871, with the final played at Kennington Oval on 16 March 1872, featuring the Royal Engineers. During the first decade, military teams played a pivotal role in the competition. Teams like the Royal Engineers, 1st Surrey Rifles, and 105th Regiment competed in 74 matches, winning over half and scoring 154 goals. Major Francis Marindin was instrumental as a player, referee, and administrator, shaping the FA Cup's legacy. Military figures achieved notable milestones in football history. The Royal Engineers reached the first FA Cup final. Lieutenant James Prinsep of the Essex Regiment was the youngest player to feature in a full match at the time, while Lieutenant William Maynard played in the first official international match for England. Captain William Kenyon-Slaney scored the first international goal for England, and Lieutenant Henry Renny-Tailyour scored Scotland’s first goal. The Early Years of the FA Cup explores the intersection of Victorian football and military history. It recounts FA Cup matches involving military players, their contributions to infrastructure and mapping, and their roles in conflicts such as the Zulu War, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Early Years of the FA Cup - James W Bancroft

A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behaviour later in life?Walter Mischel’s now iconic ''marshmallow test,'' one of the most famous experiments in the history of psychology, proved that the ability to delay gratification is critical to living a successful and fulfilling life: self-control not only predicts higher marks in school, better social and cognitive functioning, and a greater sense of self-worth; it also helps us manage stress, pursue goals more effectively, and cope with painful emotions. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Mischel draws on decades of compelling research and life examples to explore the nature of willpower, identifying the cognitive skills and mental mechanisms that enable it and showing how these can be applied to challenges in everyday life--from weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and self-care, The Marshmallow Test will change the way we think about who we are and what we ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Marshmallow Test - Mischel Walter

Beloved MIT professor Walter Lewin, whose riveting physics lectures have made him a YouTube super-star, offers a mind-opening and delightful journey through the most intriguing discoveries in physics. A wonderful raconteur, Lewin takes readers on a marvellous journey with him in For the Love of Physics, opening our eyes as never before to the amazing beauty and power of all that physics can reveal to us. He describes the coolest, weirdest facets of the tiniest bits of matter, the wonders of our everyday lives-such as the mysteries of why lighting strikes and what makes musical harmony happen-and the most awesome features of the outer reaches of the universe. Whether explaining why the air smells so fresh after a lightning storm or showing us that a flea is strong enough to pull a heavy book across a table, Lewin always entertains as he edifies. For the Love of Physicsis a rare gem that will change the way readers see the world.

Objev podobné jako For the Love of Physics - Walter Lewin

''A lush, dark riveting tale about all the things that can lie in a woman''s heart.'' THEA GUANZON''An alluring, vengeful origin story as you''ve never seen before'' CHLOE GONG''Walter''s deeply rooted point of view never falters'' SARA A. MUELLER''Beautiful and gloriously poisonous, The Crimson Crown will enthral you.'' TASHA SURI___________Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most wicked of them all? Snow White’s dark queen tells her side of the story in this queer, witchy reimagining of the classic fairy tale from the author of Malice.Legends tell of a witch who became a queen – the heartless villain in the story of Snow White. But now the wicked queen is stepping out of Snow White’s shadow to become the heroine of her own legend.Her “once upon a time” began when she was just Ayleth, a young witch living in the forest with her coven, practicing their magic in secret and hiding from the White King’s brutal war against witchcraft.Ayleth, however, faces a war of her own. Her magical gifts have yet to reveal themselves, and as the threat of the Royal Huntsmen intensifies, she fears she will never become the witch her coven needs.To prove herself, she sets out on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Crimson Crown - Heather Walter

In the early seventeenth century, enthusiasm for the violin swept across Europe--this was an instrument capable of bewitching virtuosity, with the power to express emotions in a way only before achieved with the human voice. With this new guide to the Baroque violin, and its close cousin, the Baroque viola, distinguished performer and pedagogue Walter Reiter puts this power into the hands of today''s players. Through fifty lessons based on the Reiter''s own highly-renowned course at The Royal Conservatory of the Hague, The Baroque Violin & Viola, Volume I provides a comprehensive exploration of the period''s rich and varied repertoire.Volume I covers the basics of choosing a violin, techniques to produce an ideal sound, and sonatas by Vivaldi and Corelli. Practical exercises are integrated into each lesson, and accompanied by rich video demonstrations on the book''s companion website. Brought to life by Reiter''s deep insight into key repertoire based on a lifetime of playing and teaching, The Baroque Violin & Viola, Volume I: A Fifty-Lesson Course will enhance performances of professional and amateur musicians alike.

Objev podobné jako The Baroque Violin & Viola - Walter S. Reiter

Marking the centenary of Walter Benjamin's immensely influential essay, "Toward the Critique of Violence," this critical edition presents readers with an altogether new, fully annotated translation of a work that is widely recognized as a classic of modern political theory. The volume includes twenty-one notes and fragments by Benjamin along with passages from all of the contemporaneous texts to which his essay refers. Readers thus encounter for the first time in English provocative arguments about law and violence advanced by Hermann Cohen, Kurt Hiller, Erich Unger, and Emil Lederer. A new translation of selections from Georges Sorel's Reflections on Violence further illuminates Benjamin's critical program. The volume also includes, for the first time in any language, a bibliography Benjamin drafted for the expansion of the essay and the development of a corresponding philosophy of law. An extensive introduction and afterword provide additional context. With its challenging argument concerning violence, law, and justice—which addresses such topical matters as police violence, the death penalty, and the ambiguous force of religion—Benjamin's work is as important today as it was upon its publication in Weimar Germany a century ago.

Objev podobné jako Toward the Critique of Violence - Walter Benjamin

An urgent, enlightening and empowering guide to disavowing diet culture and learning to make peace with our bodies, from body confidence and anti-diet advocate, Alex Light.When we look in the mirror, so many of us see a ‘before’ picture: the miserable person in the side-by-side shot waiting for the ‘glow-up’ (read: weight loss) that will bring true happiness. But it’s not our fault that we see our bodies as projects in need of constant work: this is just one of the beliefs that has been ingrained in us by diet culture. We have been taught to view ourselves as a collection of ‘problem’ areas for which the billion-dollar diet industry holds the solutions.Step-by-step, You Are Not A Before Picture provides a framework for changing the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Working with experts in the fields of psychotherapy, fitness and nutrition, Alex empowers readers to interrogate their underlying beliefs, challenge the external and internal forces that are holding us back, and finally find freedom in our bodies, for good.Alex Light was a number 4 Sunday Times Non Fiction bestseller in the w/e June 19th 2022

Objev podobné jako You Are Not a Before Picture - Light Alex

Walter Tevis is widely regarded as a master for both his gritty poolhall novels and his brilliant rendering of the world of competitive chess. This long overdue collection establishes Tevis''s rightful place as a maestro of the short form, as well. Including previously unpublished stories from journals and magazines, this entertaining collection showcases Tevis''s characteristic perceptiveness, empathy, and range.In one story, a man receives a phone call from his future self and follows their instructions to unpredictable, calamitous results. In another, a famous actor and a young actress showcase their talent for acting both on and off the stage. There are five short stories set in poolhalls, including one that features Fast Eddie Felson and another that was the basis for the novel The Hustler. Here also is his first fictional foray into chess, with a ranked chess player finding fellowship in the prison yard with another player.In all of them, Tevis reminds us again and again why his writing has long been revered for its roving curiosity and innate humanity.A W&N Essential

Objev podobné jako The King Is Dead - Walter Tevis

NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES starring Anya Taylor-Joy from Academy-Award nominee Scott Frank and BAFTA nominee Allan Scott''Superb'' Time Out''Mesmerizing'' Newsweek''Gripping'' Financial Times''Sheer entertainment. It is a book I reread every few years - for the pure pleasure and skill of it'' Michael Ondaatje''Don''t pick this up if you want a night''s sleep'' ScotsmanWhen she is sent to an orphanage at the age of eight, Beth Harmon soon discovers two ways to escape her surroundings, albeit fleetingly: playing chess and taking the little green pills given to her and the other children to keep them subdued. Before long, it becomes apparent that hers is a prodigious talent, and as she progresses to the top of the US chess rankings she is able to forge a new life for herself. But she can never quite overcome her urge to self-destruct. For Beth, there''s more at stake than merely winning and losing.''Few novelists have written about genius - and addiction - as acutely as Walter Tevis'' The Telegraph

Objev podobné jako The Queen's Gambit - Walter Tevis

Dámské hodinky WALTER BACH BBA-2518 s automatickým strojkem a průměrem ciferníku 36 mm. Řemínek je z oceli, ciferník je modrý se skleněnými kamínky. Hodinky jsou voděodolné do 30 m (3 ATM), což je chrání před stříkající vodou a deštěm.

• Automatický strojek dobíjený pohybem ruky
• Elegantní ocelový řemínek a stylový design
• Viditelný automatický mechanismus jako designový prvek
• Vodotěsnost 30 m (3 ATM) pro ochranu před stříkající vodou

Objev podobné jako WALTER BACH BBA-2518 (7406613760165)

FATOU, FETCH THE WATERThe water bucket is empty! So, follow in the footsteps of forgetful Fatou, as she fetches a fresh supply for a family feast. But will she return from her journey though the village with just water, or with much more than she expected? This is a charming tale of the joys of both giving and receiving, which includes a fun facts section about the culture and traditions of The Gambia where the story is set. See inside the book - Fatou, Fetch the Water

Objev podobné jako Fatou Fetch the Water - Neil Griffiths

THE WHEEL OF TIME meets DEMON SLAYER in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series THE PATH OF ASCENSION – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with THE PATH OF ASCENSION (Light Novel) Vol. 1 from Aethon & Vault!Orphaned by monsters, Matt must power-up to save others from the same fate. Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him. Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple who give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends. With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks... Experience the start of an action-packed fantasy adventure that blends the best of LitRPG and Progression Fantasy with Xianxia (Chinese for “immortal heroes” and is Chinese fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology). With more than 5 million views on Royal Road, this hit web serial ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Path of Ascension (Light Novel) Vol. 1 - C. Mantis

The democratic imagination is facing significant challenges. These challenges involve not only philosophical questions about the core values of democratic life, but also pressing practical issues related to how we should understand and confront current threats to democracy. Those who want to defend democracy against anti-democratic forces are at odds: some want a politics that puts vehement conflict at the center of democratic strategies, while others assert the necessity of more civil and deliberative strategies. What should our stance be as defenders of democratic life? In The Two Faces of Democracy, Mary F. (Molly) Scudder and Stephen K. White present an analysis of these two stances, the deliberative and agonistic models of democracy, arguing that neither is adequate on its own. The deliberative model emphasizes reasoned discussion, but some worry that this discounts structures of injustice that distort civil deliberation. The agonistic model prioritizes contestation and conflict, but this prime orientation to defeating political antagonists risks corroding our commitment to normative democratic restraints, like fairness. In developing an understanding of the moral core of democracy, Scudder and White show that these two faces of democratic life each have a significant, but constrained, role to play in a more capacious comprehension ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Two Faces of Democracy - Mary F. Scudder, Stephen K. White

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL meets DUNGEONS & DRAGONS with a touch of NAME OF THE WIND in the bestselling LitRPG Epic Fantasy Action Adventure series MARK OF THE FOOL – in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with MARK OF THE FOOL (Light Novel) Vol. 2 from Aethon & Vault!THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES IN VOLUME 2!! The gods chose him. He said no. After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry. Fate had other plans. On his eighteenth birthday, Alex is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy. But his brand is ''The Fool’. Worst of the marks. Rather than die or serve other Heroes like past Fools, he takes a stand, rejects divine decree…and leaves. With his little sister, his childhood friend, and her cerberus, Alex flees for the university, hoping to research the mystery of the Ravener. He’ll make lifelong friends, learn magic from mad wizards, practice alchemy, fight mana vampires, and try to pay tuition. There’s one small ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Mark of the Fool (Light Novel) Vol. 2 - J.M. Clarke

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS 2023''Important and beautifully lyrical'' THE TIMES''A fierce, urgent memoir'' AMY-JANE BEERTo grow up in rural poverty is to fight for life before you can walk. Natasha Carthew was born into a world that sat alongside picture-postcard Cornwall - one where second homes took the sea view of council properties, summer months shifted the course of people''s lives, and wealth converged with poverty on sandy beaches.In the rockpools and hedgerows of the natural world, Natasha found solace in the wild landscape, and a means of escape in her mobile library. In Undercurrent she retraces the cliff paths of her childhood, determined to make sense of an upbringing shaped by political neglect and a life defined by the beauty of nature._____''A story of queer resistance, of community and of finding your own voice'' DAMIAN BARR''By turns marvellous, moving and mesmerising'' ANITA SETHI''A proud, defiant account'' CAUGHT BY THE RIVER''Haunting and powerful'' KATE MOSSE''Fierce and honest'' BBC COUNTRYFILE MAGAZINE

Objev podobné jako Undercurrent - Natasha Carthew

''At times roaring and visceral, in turn gentle and embracing, always driven by hope and determination''RAYNOR WINN''Haunting and powerful'' KATE MOSSE Natasha Carthew was born into a world that sat alongside picture-postcard Cornwall, one where second homes took the sea view of council properties, summer months shifted the course of people''s lives, and wealth converged with poverty on sandy beaches.In the rockpools and hedgerows of the natural world, Natasha found solace in the beauty of the landscape, and in the mobile library she found her means of escape. In Undercurrent she returns to the cliff paths of her childhood, determined to make sense of an upbringing shaped by political neglect and a life defined by the beauty of nature.This is a journey through place, and a vivid story of hope, beauty and fierce resilience.''Marvellous, moving and mesmerising'' ANITA SETHI''A story of queer resistance, of community and of finding your own voice'' DAMIAN BARR

Objev podobné jako Undercurrent - Natasha Carthew

Do you need light for your path and hope for the dark times? No matter what you face today, it''s possible to encounter the power of God''s light even in dark and difficult seasons. From the Proverbs 31 Ministry team, including Joel Mudamalle, Alicia Britt Chole, and Asheritah Ciuciu (and many more!) comes Let In the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God is Good and Guiding Your Steps, a devotional to lead you into the light of God''s Word and presence.Friend, we were never meant to walk in darkness. But no matter how dark the world seems, the good news is that even in the darkest places, God still pursues us. There is no place too dark, because wherever God is, light is there too. And you can be sure there will be enough light for your next step.This timeless message offers profound insights into the eternal light that shines in our darkness. In this beautiful, full-color devotional, rich with light imagery, you will find:An encouraging foreword from Lysa TerKeurst where she shares that it is possible to encounter God''s light, even when life feels shrouded in darknessA relevant Bible verse for every entryDevotions from Proverbs 31 writers, including ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Let In the Light - Proverbs 31 Ministries

The million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s heart-warming Before the Coffee Gets Cold, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?In a cosy back alley in Tokyo, there is a cafe which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time.Prepare to meet four visitors, each of whom is hoping to make use of the cafe’s time-travelling offer in order to:- confront the man who left them- receive a letter from their husband whose memory has been taken by Alzheimer''s- see their sister one last time, and- meet the daughter they never got the chance to know.But the journey into the past does not come without risks: customers must sit in a particular seat, they cannot leave the cafe, and finally, they must return to the present before the coffee gets cold . . .‘This book broke my heart, took the pieces, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before the Coffee Gets Cold - Tošikazu Kawaguči

WINNER – COSTA CHILDREN''S BOOK AWARDTHE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEARThe second sensational middle-grade standalone that follows an epic voyage from England to France in the aftermath of WW1, from the bestselling author of The Children of Castle Rock.In the aftermath of World War One, everyone is trying to rebuild their lives. If Ben is to avoid being sent back to the orphanage, he needs to find his brother Sam, wounded in action and is now missing. Lotti’s horrible aunt and uncle want to send her away to boarding-school (when she has just so successfully managed to get expelled from her last one!). And Clara, their young teacher, is waiting for news of her missing fiancé . . .Just as they think they’ve found their feet in the new order, disaster strikes, and Lotti and Ben must get away. And so they hatch a plan – to cross the Channel on Ben’s narrowboat and find Sam. And there''s something in France that Lotti is looking for, too . . . Buffeted by storms, chased by the police, Lotti, Ben, Clara and a growing number of dogs set out on an epic journey, on the search for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Voyage of the Sparrowhawk - Farrant Natasha

Known for her techniques for painting light on water, Jenny Aitken delivers perfect guidance to the intermediate artist on how to paint light in plein air and much more.Learn how to successfully paint scenes that that capture magical effects of light from behind the subject. Good contre-jour – painting into the light – artworks cause the viewer to squint, with light seeming to glow from the canvas. They can look like a kind of magic, with their hazy light and colour singing out. This book demystifies lighting in oils, and provides a practical guide to the process, showing exactly how to create the illusion.Inside, you''ll find a wealth of information on simplification, tonal control, capturing accurate color, working both indoors and outdoors, painting landscapes and still life, creating atmospheric depth, and even mastering the illusion of space. Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations and beautifully illustrated techniques, Jenny Aitken reveals how to infuse every painting with vibrant, lifelike light. A section on troubleshooting tricky paintings will show the reader every painting is salvageable, but with an understanding of light and colour, it’s much more likely that they’ll find success the first time round.

Objev podobné jako Painting into the Light - Jenny Aitken

‘I have an excellent memory for faces. I recall the face of every dead body I have ever seen. Every murder victim, every suicide, every cot death and every death reported as unexplained.’At the age of 22, Dennis McGookin was made a Detective Constable in the Criminal Investigation Department of Kent County Constabulary. He had no way of knowing at the time, but this career decision would put him at the heart of some of the most notorious crimes in Britain, including the case of Kenneth Noye, the so-called ‘M25 Road Rage Killer’, and the largest human-smuggling homicide investigation in British history.Told with forensic detail, but also humanity and heart, The Many Faces of Crime is the story of an extraordinary career that took McGookin from the south side of Belfast to the diplomatic echelons of Beijing, and put him face-to-face with both victims and murderers.

Objev podobné jako The Many Faces of Crime - Dennis W McGookin

The 1981 FA Cup Final replay is widely considered to be the best FA Cup final of all time and in this lavishly illustrated book the man who lifted the famous trophy for Tottenham Hotspur gives his unique insight into the cup run that Spurs fans still recall so fondly. Packed with wonderful stories from inside the changing room and memories from supporters who attended the matches on the way to the final, this book will take supporters back to the early 80s and to a very different world on and off the pitch.

Objev podobné jako 81: The Inside Story of Our Iconic Fa Cup Victory - Julie Welch, Steve Perryman

Situated in the Welsh borderland to the West of Oswestry, the scenic Tanat Valley reached westwards into Wales, its Llangynog terminus nestling where the road starts the climb over the Berwyn mountain range towards Bala. It was a lightly populated area that sustained agriculture and some mineral extraction whose residents struggled to get their produce to market. During the 19th Century there were several schemes for a railway that failed due their inability to raise sufficient capital. The Tanat Valley Light Railway is, therefore, a true child of the 1896 Light Railways Act, promoted by the Oswestry Urban District Council the following year to take advantage of the grant-making facilities of that legislation. Because it took so long to obtain powers, and it was not opened until 1906, the Light Railway never really fulfilled its potential. Operated initially by the Cambrian Railways, it was not heavily worked, although it benefited from pipe traffic generated by renewals of Liverpool Corporation’s Vyrnwy reservoir pipeline. Although closure came in stages during the 1950s, and was deemed to be complete in 1960, a short section of track remains in situ at Porthywaen. Author Peter Johnson has drawn on the material available at the National ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Tanat Valley Light Railway - Peter Johnson

‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F SteadmanAn amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thomasina and Anne quickly realize the Frost Fair is not what it seems – and that some wishes never come for free.‘A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear‘A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility’ Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co. series‘This book is unputdownable’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star‘Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair - Natasha Hastings

The million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s heartwarming Tales from the Cafe, translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a cafe which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time . . .From the author of Before the Coffee Gets Cold comes a story of four new customers each of whom is hoping to take advantage of Cafe Funiculi Funicula''s time-travelling offer. Among some faces that will be familiar to readers, we will be introduced to:The man who goes back to see his best friend who died 22 years agoThe son who was unable to attend his own mother’s funeralThe man who travelled to see the girl who he could not marryThe old detective who never gave his wife that gift . . .This beautiful tale tells the story of people who must face up to their past, in order to move on with their lives.Continue ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before the coffee gets cold: Tales from the Café - Tošikazu Kawaguči