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The powerful debut from 2020 Booker Prize shortlisted author of The Shadow KingAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1974 - the eve of a revolution. Yonas kneels in his mother s prayer room, pleading to his god for an end to the violence that has wracked his family and country. His father, Hailu, a prominent doctor, has been ordered to report to jail after helping a victim of state-sanctioned torture to die. And Dawit, Hailu s youngest son, has joined an underground resistance movement-a choice that will lead to more upheaval and bloodshed across a ravaged Ethiopia.Emotionally gripping, poetic and indelibly tragic, Beneath the Lion s Gaze is a transcendent story that tells a gripping story of family and of the bonds of love and friendship. It is a story about the lengths to which human beings will go in pursuit of freedom and the human price of a national revolution.

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The Indomitable Spirit of K’wasi the Lion Cub May Forever Change Your Perspective on Life“To millions of people in Miami and beyond, Ron Magill is the face and voice of all things’ wildlife.” ─Mireya Mayor, PhD and National Geographic ExplorerEditors Pick#1 Best Seller in Biology of Cats, Lions TigersDiscover the true and incredible survival story of K’wasi, the lion cub who overcame unimaginable odds Magnificently documented by wildlife expert Ron Magill. K’wasi’s story is told by world renowned wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador”, Ron Magill who documented and photographed every stage of K’wasi’s remarkable roller coaster life. Join Ron and his half-a-century career as he helps us all understand the life lessons the animal kingdom has for us.A survival story of grit and resilience. The story of K’wasi the lion cub is one of heartbreak and triumph. He was born to Asha at Zoo Miami in late 2013 and captured the heart of the nation as an incredibly cute lion cub. K’wasi was orphaned in March 2014 when his mother tragically died. K’wasi’s remarkable journey takes him from the untimely death of his mother to magnificent star of Lion Country Safari.Animals have feelings too. Society has only recently accepted the incredible emotional intelligence of dogs, pigs, and chimpanzees. But through K’wasi’s remarkable story, Ron Magill details how evolved the animal kingdom truly is—lions in particular. Funny, engaging, touching, and thrilling, The Pride of a Lion teaches us about family, resilience, and the meaning of life.Inside find:Gripping accounts of K wasi s triumphs against extreme adversityRon Magill s stunning wildlife photography capturing K wasi s remarkable lifeProfound insights into the emotional intelligence and complex social dynamics of the lion kingdomA fan of The Lion King, or liked The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life, The Soul of an Octopus, or The Good Good Pig? Then you ll love The Pride of a Lion.

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â ˜I was gripped immediatelyâ ™ KATERINA DIAMOND, author of THE TEACHERâ ˜I didn t want this book to end.â ™ ELISABETH CARPENTER, author of 99 RED BALLOONSThree women. Three secrets.Antonia is beautiful and happily married. Her life is perfect. So why does she hurt herself when nobodyâ ™s watching?Sophie is witty, smart and married to the best-looking man in town. She likes a drink, but who doesnâ ™t?Olivia is pretending to be a happy wife and mother. But her secret could tear her family apart.Their lies start small, they always do. But if they donâ ™t watch out, the consequences will be deadly.â ˜I loved Beneath the Skin. It s so beautifully written and kept me hooked right to the end. Caroline England knows her wonderful cast of characters inside out. I didn t want this book to end.â ™ ELISABETH CARPENTER, AUTHOR OF 99 RED BALLOONS I loved this book. A clever, glamorous, observational, page turning read which pulled me in right from the start until the pivotal, and most satisfying end. Beneath the Skin transcends the ordinary crime genre, taking it to another level. AMANDA ROBSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OBSESSIONâ ˜Beneath the Skin is a startling debut. It slowly put me under its spell, until I was absolutely beneath its skin. With characters that pulsate off the page, complex relationships, and dark mysteries, this novel follows the lives of four couples. Their dramas are revealed slowly, patiently, and beautifully, until the breath-taking climax. I canâ ™t recommend this enough.â ™ LOUISE BEECH, AUTHOR OF HOW TO BE BRAVEâ ˜Four couples with interlocking histories; eight individuals, all with secrets that are ready to explode. Set in the lush heartland of the Cheshire countryside, this is a tautly elegant psychological thriller, razor-sharp and utterly believable. I loved it.â ™ SARAH JASMON, AUTHOR OF THE SUMMER OF SECRETS

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Sunday Times Bestseller and Blackwell s Non-Fiction Book of the Month.Over one hundred years after its wreck, Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton s ship, was found in the depths of the most hostile sea on Earth. The Ship Beneath the Ice is the astonishing story of the ship and its discovery, told by Mensun Bound, the Director of Exploration on the Endurance22 Expedition. As thrilling as any tale from the heroic age of exploration . . . Boundâ ™s account is a triumph â “ Sunday TimesOn 21 November 1915, Sir Ernest Shackletonâ ™s ship, Endurance, finally succumbed to the crushing ice. Its crew watched in silence as the stern rose twenty feet in the air and then, it was gone. The miraculous escape and survival of all twenty-eight men on board have entered legend. And yet, the iconic ship that bore them to the brink of the Antarctic was considered forever lost.A century later, an audacious plan to locate the ship was hatched. The Ship Beneath the Ice gives a blow-by-blow account of the two epic expeditions to find the Endurance. As with Shackletonâ ™s own story, the voyages were filled with intense drama and teamwork under pressure. In March 2022, the Endurance was finally found to headlines all over the world.Written by Mensun Bound, maritime archaeologist and Director of Exploration in the search to find the Endurance, this captivating narrative recounts incredible stories of Shackleton and his legendary ship, and the journey to its rediscovery. Beautifully illustrated with Frank Hurleyâ ™s photos from Shackletonâ ™s original voyage in 1914â “17, as well as from the expeditions in 2019 and 2022, The Ship Beneath the Ice is the perfect tribute to this monumental discovery. The story of Shackletonâ ™s Endurance is one of the most extraordinary in the history of exploration. This is more than just an astonishing sequel. It is a tale just as powerful, and one which redefines the meaning of impossible â “ Sir Michael Palin

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This award-winning, double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey down through the layers of the Earth, all the way to the planet’s core and out the other side. *Picked by the Guardian as one of ‘15 Modern Classics’ books* When you’re out walking around, whether on the city streets or a country trail, there’s always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and look down? Have you ever wondered what’s going on deep in the ground under your feet? There are so many amazing sights to see! One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures’ burrows, layers of rock and the planet’s molten core, each running seamlessly into the next. Mixing urban and rural settings, covering subjects such as geology, archaeology and natural history, The Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore their world through a detailed learning experience. And its foldout, laperello (or concertina) style, which extends to 2.5 metres in length, is ideal for spreading out on the floor to pore over for hours. Explore even more of the world with The Skies Above My Eyes (August 2018) and The World Around Me (October 2020), companion books from the Look Closer series.

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For fans of Educated and The Sound of Gravel, The Dirt Beneath Our Door tells the remarkable and inspirational story of how a mother escaped a fundamentalist Mormon cult with her eight youngest children, only to struggle with newfound freedom in an America she barely knew. Sixty-one siblings. Five sister wives. Nine children. And one carefully hidden dream: To escape the violent, misogynistic, fundamentalist Mormon cult that kept Pamela Jones perpetually pregnant, broken, and brutalized.Today, Pamela Jones is a self-made millionaire and successful CEO. But growing up, she never could have imagined her life would turn out that way. From a young age, she was told her only purpose in life was to be her husband’s handmaid and bear him as many children as possible. While she endured fear, poverty, deprivation, and abuse, her family constantly moved between rural desert compounds in the United States and Mexico, one step ahead of the law and one step ahead of Ervil LeBaron, aka “The Mormon Charles Manson”—the cult’s frightening leader whose brutal blood atonements left a trail of bodies in his wake. By the time she was newly married at fifteen, Pamela’s husband forbade her any contact with outsiders, including her own family. She’d been raised to believe that her throat would be slit and her blood sprinkled on the soil if she ever tried to escape. But in 2000 at age thirty-four, she knew that if she and her children didn’t escape, they would die. The Dirt Beneath the Door follows their desperate flight across the Mexican border with only the clothes on their backs, two vehicles and two tanks of gas, a five-dollar bill, and two credit cards her husband had secretly taken out in her name. Once settling in Minnesota, Pamela must use her own resilience and grit as a mother to support her children and build an independent life for her family with less than a fifth-grade education–all while exploring the life and liberties that had been denied to her for so long. An unforgettable testament to the power of hope and resilience, The Dirt Beneath Our Door is an epic and harrowing tale of finding freedom, believing in yourself, and achieving the American Dream.

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Wellington - The Road to the Lion s Mound is the story of the 1st Duke of Wellington, the man who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo and became a celebrated hero not only in Britain and Europe, but throughout the world. Daniel Res tells the gripping tale of Wellington s exploits, giving the book an almost novel-like readability. In it we discover the story of Wellington s youth in Ireland, his shaky beginnings in politics and the army, his first military success in India and his crucial engagements with Napoleonic France on the Iberian Peninsula as he fights his way from there to the south of France in 1814 - all events which culminate in the Battle of Waterloo the following year. Res presents Wellington not only as an ingenious commander, but also as a sensitive man, one often shaken by the realities and horrors of war. Wellington is revealed to be an excellent horseman, a passionate reader, a gentleman, an impeccable organizer, perfectionist and workaholic, as well as being a Conservative politician with a notably British sense of humour. The author also recounts something of Wellington s wooing of and marriage to Catherine Kitty Pakenham, a story likened by contemporaries to Odysseus and Penelope. This provides the reader with insight into Wellington s development from a dreamy, idle and shy lad , an often lovelorn and unrestrained youth, to a man of principle with strong personal convictions and values. The book s title - Wellington - The Road to the Lion s Mound - has been inspired by the monument that today stands on the battlefield of Waterloo and symbolizes the Duke s personal journey. From a scholarly perspective, Wellington - The Road to the Lion s Mound offers up an interesting hypothesis concerning the creation of the Lines of Torres Vedras, and discusses in detail the connection between Wellington s campaigns and the activities of his Intelligence Service, casting fresh light on many of the Duke s crucial decisions. However, Res s primary contribution to the subject as an historian operating outside the Anglosphere is the addition of a richly detailed Central European context to the topic as well as new sources from the Czech and German languages. For instance, Res points to the rather surprising fact that Wellington did not consider Napoleon to be the best commander of his era, but rather the Austrian commander Archduke Charles, who was also the first man to defeat Napoleon in the field of battle. In the final chapter, Res provides an analysis of Anglo-Austrian relations in the Napoleonic Era. Here we encounter Wellington s correspondence with a member of the Bohemian nobility, Marshal Karl Philipp of Schwarzenberg, a figure who led the allied troops to victory over Napoleon at Leipzig. The book also tells the remarkable tale of the Black Brunswickers , who banded together in Nachod, Czech Republic and fought their way through to join Wellington s forces in Portugal. Rich in colour and texture, as well as supported by a wealth of illustrations, Wellington - The Road to the Lion s Mound seeks to be a useful new addition to the plethora of books about one of history s most remarkable commanders. No rating value Delivery Options

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Celebrate the 10th birthday of this bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar. The Lion Inside has sold over 5 million copies worldwide in 42 languages.In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold,Stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old.And under that rock in a tinyful house,Lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes . . . and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion!This special new edition features shiny gold foil on the cover and includes notes from Rachel and Jim to the reader, as well as a sneak peek at some early sketches of Mouse and Lion! The perfect gift for new and existing fans of this modern classic from award-winning and bestselling creators Rachel Bright and Jim Field. A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed. Parents in Touch Captivating. Books for Keeps A delight to read over and over again. WRD

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OPEN A DOOR AND ENTER A WORLD ⠓ A WORLD TRAPPED IN ETERNAL WINTER, AWAITING HOPE ⠦ AND FREEDOM.Four siblings step through a mysterious wardrobe and into the magical Narnia, a once-peaceful land now frozen in snow and stone by the cruelty of the evil White Witch. Only the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, can put an end to the White Witch⠙s tyranny and restore peace. But for winter to meet its death and spring to come again, a great sacrifice must be made⠦And there is more to the adventure. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to discover more about Narnia, read The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle

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Imagine rescuing a lion cub . . . After Martine rescues an orphaned lion cub from a market, she dreams of keeping him forever. But Tau, the cub, already has a home. He s been snatched from one of South Africa s most famous game reserves.When Martine and her best friend Ben are invited to the reserve to help settle Tau in, they leap at the chance. But the beautiful wilderness is riddled with mysteries and secrets, and the lion cub s secret is the biggest of all.As Martine and Ben start asking questions, they quickly discover that there are those who ll stop at nothing to get to Tau. Will the lonely lion cub ever be truly free?Lauren St John s White Giraffe series has become internationally beloved. This is the perfect time to discover - or rediscover - this bestselling series.

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Open a door and enter a magical worldOpen a door and enter a magical world.A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblings â “ Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie â “ step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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A full-colour paperback edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-colour cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblingsâ ”Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensieâ ” step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewisâ ™s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Open a door and enter a magical worldOpen a door and enter a magical world.A beautiful hardback gift edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.Four adventurous siblings â “ Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie â “ step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change â ¦ and a great sacrifice.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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The Lion. Son of the Emperor, brother of demigods and primarch of the Dark Angels. Awakened.Returned. And yet lost. After ten thousand years, Lion El Jonson finds himself trapped in the nightmare of Imperium Nihilus, where the dying embers of humanity are threatened on all sides by the darkness.Alone, he has no hope of prevailing against this evil. However, there are those who would aid him in this quest. Hunted to the edge of endurance, his fallen knights have long awaited the day their liege would return to redeem them.Now he must gather them to his side once more, and ride out to vanquish a traitorous son and his twisted Chaos warband. And yet in these strange times the Lion can be certain of nothing and no one except for himself. But without the Emperor, without the Imperium, without his Legion and without Caliban… who is he?

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In Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars, the enigmatic Barry Adamsonshines a probing light into his own heart of darkness.Summaryof Main Contents:Apersonally SIGNED edition of Up Above the City, Down Beneath the Stars.Limitedto 500 boxsets.Aspecially commissioned full sized film poster for Moss Side Story (sentseparately in a tube to avoid folding).A7 single of two new and rare covers, â ˜The Folk Singerâ ™ and â ˜The Sweeney (InDub)â ™.Anart print of an original photo taken by Barry.Abespoke bookmark.Plusone box-set contains a Golden Ticket, entitling the lucky winner to the Squierbass given to Barry by producer Atticus Ross and used on the recording of AsAbove So Below.

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A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown mouse.Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion! A modern classic, The Lion Inside has sold over 200,000 copies in the UK alone and been translated into over 30 languages worldwide. A heartfelt message, delightfully conveyed. Parents in Touch Captivating. Books for Keeps A delight to read over and over again. WRD

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Turkey is a land torn between East and West, between its glorious past and a dangerous, unpredictable future. After the violence of an attempted military coup against President Erdogan in 2016, an event which shocked the world, journalist and novelist Kaya Genç travelled around his country on a quest to find the places and people in whom the contrasts of Turkey⠙s rich past meet. As suicide bombers attack Istanbul, and journalists and teachers are imprisoned, he walks the streets of the famous Ottoman neighbourhoods, telling the stories of the ordinary Turks who live among the contradictions and conflicts of Anatolia, one of the world s oldest civilizations. Featuring new material on the 2023 elections, The Lion and the Nightingale presents the spellbinding story of a country whose history has been split between East and West, between violence and beauty - between the roar of the lion and the song of the nightingale. Weaving together a mixture of memoir, interview and his own autobiography, Genç takes the reader on a contemporary journey through the contradictory soul of the Turkish nation.

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From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can t Dance, comes this feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different ...Leo isn t like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends with them. But can a lion who s so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride? Learn how Leo s kindness brings happiness to the jungle in this colourful picture book story. Winner of the Red House Children s Book Award.

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â ˜Engaging and highly entertainingâ ™ Sunday Times The dramatic confrontation between the two mighty opposites of the Victorian age, brilliantly recreated by a talented young historian. Gladstone and Disraeli were the fiercest political rivals of the modern age. Their intense hatred was ideological and deeply personal. Victorian Britain ruled the oceans and vast territories on which the sun never set . The vitriolic duel between Gladstone and Disraeli was nothing less than a battle to lead the richest and most powerful nation on earth. To Disraeli, his antagonist was an unprincipled maniac characterised by an extraordinary mixture of envy, vindictiveness, hypocrisy and superstition . For Gladstone, his rival was The Grand Corrupter whose destruction he plotted day and night, week by week, month by month . Victorians were electrified by the confrontation. No wonder that when Lewis Carroll s Through the Looking-Glass appeared in 1871, so many readers recognised the great adversaries as the warring lion and unicorn fighting for the crown . Richard Aldous gives us the first modern telling of this dramatic story of an intense and momentous rivalry. His vivid narrative style - at turns powerful, witty, stirring and theatrical - breathes new life into a familiar, half-remembered tale that is pivotal in Britain s island history. The Lion and the Unicorn is a brilliant rethinking of the Gladstone and Disraeli story for a new generation.Richard Aldous confirms a perennial truth: in politics, everything is personal.

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The story that captured the imagination of the world...In 1969 Harrods department store in London sold a three month old lion cub to two young Australians, John Rendall and Anthony (Ace) Bourke. They called him Christian. For a year Christian lived happily and safely with John and Ace and his human pride , initially in the World s End on the King s Road in Chelsea, where Derek Cattani first began photographing him.When Christian outgrew his London environment he moved first to the home of Bill Travers in Surrey. He was then entrusted to the care of George Adamson in Kenya, who with his wife Joy, had successfully rehabilitated their lioness Elsa, the subject of Joy s Book Born Free.A year after Christian had been living in the wild John and Ace returned to Kenya to try and find him. The film clip of their emotional reunion has now been viewed by over 100 million people on YouTube.In 1973 Christian disappeared into the wild forever. George Adamson had uniquely rehabilitated a 5th generation zoo-bred lion.John and Ace s first book about Christian was a million seller in the 1970s, and enjoyed a huge resurgence of interest after their YouTube clip went viral in 2006. This brand new book from Bradt, collects Derek Cattani s never-before-seen pictures of Christian and updates the story to the present day, including the story of their YouTube sensation and a chapter on the murder of George Adamson.When John and Ace took Christian to Kenya in 1970 there were an estimated 300,00 lions in Africa. Today there are fewer than 25,000.

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The Lion`s Club Monarque od značky Armaf je orientální, kořeněná parfémovaná voda pro muže. Vstupte do světa, kde vládne sebevědomí, elegance a vznešenost. The Lion s Club Monarque je vůně stvořená pro muže, kteří nosí své charisma jako korunu a jejich přítomnost ovlivňuje vše kolem. Tento sofistikovaný vonný elixír je poctou královské majestátnosti a neodolatelné mužnosti. Směs bergamotu, jemně kořeněné skořice, osvěžujícího pomerančového květu a aromatického kardamomu dodává vůni svěží a kořenitý úvod, který probouzí smysly. Bohaté tóny elemi přinášejí jemný balzamický akord, zatímco sladká, krémová vanilka přidává nádech sofistikované smyslnosti. Závěr vůně patří intenzivnímu propojení mandlí, hřejivého guajakového dřeva, tonky, ambroxanu a lahodné sladkosti pralinek. Tato kombinace vytváří dlouhotrvající, charismatickou stopu, která evokuje sílu a vznešenost. The Lion s Club Monarque je pro ty, kteří se narodili jako vůdci. Jeho vůně podtrhne vaši sebejistotu a přirozený respekt, kterým si získáváte okolí. Vůně byla uvedena na trh v roce 2024.

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A gentle retelling of C. S. Lewisâ ™s classic bestseller, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, perfect for storytime with the youngest readers!Now available for the first time ever as a board book, a whole new generation of readers will fall in love with The Chronicles of Narnia in this abridged retelling of C. S. Lewisâ ™s most beloved classic. With simple text paired with bright illustrations by Joey Chou, this is a must-have board book for a young childâ ™s first library â “ a perfect introduction to the world of Narnia for very young readers.Since its original publication over seventy years ago, this story about four children who step through a wardrobe door and find the magical land of Narnia has delighted readers of all ages. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been made into a blockbuster movie and an acclaimed play and has been read by over 100 million people around the world.

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A glorious full-colour edition of a much-loved classic. A celebration of words and pictures from the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond, and contemporary genius and internet drawing sensation Rob Biddulph!Living in the magical Herb Garden, Parsley the lion is never quite sure whatâ ™s going to happen to him next . . . especially with an excitable friend like Dill the dog around.Parsley made his debut in 1968 in the childrenâ ™s animated TV series The Herbs, written by the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond. Capturing the hearts of viewers, he went on to star in his own TV series The Adventures of Parsley in 1970, as well as in a series of books and on a wide range of merchandise.Now Michael Bondâ ™s hilarious books featuring Parsley the lion, first published nearly fifty years ago, are brought alive for a new generation in this exquisite contemporary colour edition, gloriously illustrated by the award-winning creator of Blown Away and Draw with Rob, Rob Biddulph.

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Mr Jelby and the Lion is a heartwarming adventure filled with just the right amount of Superfulicious Beautifulicious jelly magic! Far from the cosy village of Amberglow, Mr Jelby finds himself in the heart of the African savannah, a world of golden grasslands, shimmering heat and breathtaking wildlife. Beneath a grand acacia tree, he meets a majestic lion, and together they embark on an unforgettable journey. Along the way, they discover the true magic of friendship, kindness and courage.

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LP vinyl - Beneath The Remains je třetí studiové album brazilské death metalové kapely Sepultura z roku 1989. Oproti předchozím dvěma album na něm kapela zdokonalila svůj styl hraní a celkové groove kapely a dnes je deska považována za klasiku thrash metalu. Beneath The Remains je třetí studiové album brazilské death metalové kapely Sepultura z roku 1989. Oproti předchozím dvěma album na něm kapela zdokonalila svůj styl hraní a celkové groove kapely a dnes je deska považována za klasiku thrash metalu. Rozšířená reedice nabízí nově zremasterovanou nahrávku a nejrůznější bonusový materiál, včetně dobového koncertu z Německa. K dispozici je na 2CD nebo 2LP. Metalová legenda z Brazílie. Kapelu zformovali v roce 1984 bratři Max a Igor Cavalerové. Zpočátku byla její tvorba ovlivněna hlavně trash metalem a groove metalem, později vstřebala i prvky alternativního metalu, nu metalu, hardcore punku nebo industriálního metalu. Skupina prošla několika personálními...

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For generations, deadly storms have ravaged Mina s homeland. Her people believe the Sea God, once their protector, now curse them with death and despair. To appease him, each year a maiden is thrown into the sea, in the hopes that one day the true bride will be chosen and end the suffering.Many believe Shim Cheong - Mina s brother s beloved - to be the legendary true bride. But on the night Cheong is sacrificed, Mina s brother follows her, even knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina throws herself into the water in Cheong s stead.Swept away to the Spirit Realm, a magical city of lesser gods and mythical beasts, Mina finds the Sea God, trapped in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young man and a motley crew of demons, gods and spirits, Mina sets out to wake him and bring an end to the storms once and for all.But she doesn t have much time: a human cannot live long in the land of the spirits. And there are those who would do anything to keep the Sea God from waking . . .The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea is a magical feminist retelling of a classic Korean legend, perfect for fans of Uprooted and Miyazaki s Spirited Away.

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This special edition includes stories from real-life evacuees, uncovered from the Imperial War Museums.When Lenny s father goes to fight in the Second World War, he gives his son a brass badge with two animals engraved on it: a lion for bravery and a unicorn for courage.Then, Lenny himself must go away, as he is evacuated from his home and family to escape the bombing. Staying in a strange new place, Lenny gathers all his lion bravery, all his unicorn courage, and discovers that magic can happen, even in the most desperate of times.Packed with incredible illustrations, this heart-warming story is accessible for readers of all ages.No one can match Shirley Hughes in the simple mastery of both words and pictures - Times Educational Supplement

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Now available in trade paper!We all have a surface self we present to the world, but our smiling faces often hide our pain that comes from unsuccessful attempts to find relief through harmful choices. How can we keep past wounds from damaging us? Learn to allow God to heal triggers, insecurities, and more so you can experience spiritual health and wholeness.Every driver knows the importance of avoiding potholes when navigating a route. Besides the uncomfortable bump, they can create permanent damage to vehicles and endanger entire roadway systems.The same is true of our lives. We all have potholes that have been formed by pain, trauma, or choices that we ve made. Usually we find a quick fix, filling the hole with activities and even addictions disguised as culturally acceptable life choices. But before long, the hole is back—and often wider and deeper—waiting to catch us off-guard, which in the end creates even more permanent damage.In The Thing Beneath the Thing, pastor Steve Carter asks the simple question, How is life working for you? He knows that potholes exist and that the longer we live disconnected from answering this question, the more we will fill those holes with harmful choices. The solution? Allow God to fill them with His grace and love so that we can discover the beauty of peace and wholeness He has for us.The process lies in discovering our:Triggers: the setup that sets us offHideouts: where we go to escape the pain of our storyInsecurities: the false stories we create about ourselvesNarratives: the false stories we create about othersGrace: the place where we discover how to become whole, holy, and spiritually healthy Journey with a seasoned fellow traveler who has learned how to ask key questions that help us unlock the places where we ve buried things. Then we can dig deep, invite healing, and learn new ways to operate so we can begin experiencing the life of freedom Jesus promised.

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From the sugar plantations of Saint-Domingue to the lavish parlors of New Orleans at the turn of the 19th century, Isabel Allende s latest novel tells the story of a mulatta woman, a slave and concubine, determined to take control of her own destiny in a society where that would seem impossible.Born a slave on the island of Saint-Domingue ⠓ now known as Haiti ⠓Tété is the product of violent union between an African mother she never knew and one of the white sailors who brought her into bondage.When twenty-year-old Toulouse Valmorain arrives on the island in 1770, it s with powdered wigs in his trunks and dreams of financial success in his mind. But running his father s plantation, Saint Lazare, is neither glamorous nor easy.Against the merciless backdrop of sugar cane fields, the lives of Tété and Valmorain grow ever more intertwined. When bloody revolution arrives at the gates of Saint Lazare, they flee the island for the decadence and opportunity of New Orleans. There, Tété finally forges a new life ⠓ but her connection to Valmorain is deeper than anyone knows and not so easily severed.Spanning four decades, ⠘Island Beneath the Sea⠙ is the moving story of one woman s determination to find love amid loss, to offer humanity though her own has been so battered, and to forge her own identity in the cruellest of circumstances.

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Povlečení na polštář, na přikrývku, rozměr: 140 × 200 cm, materiál: microfaser, vhodné do pračky, 3D, vícebarevná barva Velkou část našich životů trávíme v posteli, z tohoto důvodu bychom měli spát v kvalitním povlečení. Povlečení Rosh a.s. zajistí příjemné chvíle ve vaší posteli a zároveň se stane dominantou každého interiéru. Jako důležitý aspekt k výběru se určitě řadí i materiál, jímž u tohoto modelu je microfaser. Nezapomeňte také myslet na jeho rozměry. Ty u tohoto modelu mají 140 × 200. Povlečení Rosh a.s. zdůrazňuje vícebarevná barva. Hlavní přednosti povlečení Rosh 3D povlečení The lion and the fire S povlečením Rosh a.s. povýšíte spánek na vyšší úroveň K výrobě byl využit materiál, jímž je microfaser Jeho rozměry činí 140 × 200 Design povlečení Rosh 3D povlečení The lion and the fire umocní vícebarevná barva

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Perfect for bedtime, Arlo The Lion Who Couldn t Sleep is a beautifully illustrated story with a gentle mindfulness message from award-wining author-illustrator Catherine Rayner.Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, it s especially helpful for little ones who have trouble going to sleep.Arlo the lion is exhausted. He just can t drop off, no matter what he tries. It s either too hot, or too cold; too loud or too quiet. But then he meets Owl. She can sleep through the day, which isn t easy when most other animals are awake! Will Arlo ever get any rest?Perhaps his new friend has some special tricks she can teach him to help him sleep . . .

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A moving, honest and revealing memoir of living with chronic illness, and an examination of the ways a relationship with the natural world can affect us, from debut author and nature writer Nic WilsonWhen Nic Wilson begins researching the history of her local landscape and its wildlife, the last thing she wants to do is consider her own past. But as she unearths tales of giant sequoias, puss moths, nightingales and chalk streams, Nic realises her affinity with the nearby wild began as a way to handle growing up with a mother who lived with a debilitating chronic illness. Now in her forties, and struggling with mental and physical health herself, Nic revisits her childhood to trace the influence of the natural world on her life. As she grapples with revelations from the past, the boundaries between self and land become increasingly porous, and the lure of the wetlands around her home threatens to engulf her. Can she find the strength to face the waves of chronic illness - past and present - and learn to reach for steady ground?With the natural world facing more threats than ever before, Land Beneath the Waves inspires us to develop a meaningful bond with our local natural spaces and landscapes, illuminating a hopeful path towards a better future for human and non-human life.

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A war that could turn friends into enemies, lovers into fighters . . .Summer 1935. In Margaret Pemberton #39;s Beneath the Cypress Tree best friends Kate Shelton, Ella Tetley and Daphne St. Maur are on the cusp of a new life, having graduated with Classics degrees. Kate is desperate to start work on an archaeological dig straightaway and she is thrilled to be given a position at the famous Knossos palace site in Crete. However, she doesn #39;t bargain for working with gruff site director Lewis Sinclair – nor for her own complex feelings towards him.In Yorkshire, Ella #39;s family expect her to marry Sam, her steady friend who is training to be a doctor, but Ella too feels pulled to the Mediterranean by the promise of freedom. When she meets Christos, life as a country GP #39;s wife seems even less appealing . . . Daphne however throws herself into London #39;s high society, falling madly in love with diplomat and heir Sholto Hertford – but then his work brings them to Crete, and Daphne becomes enchanted by the island as well.Meanwhile, the threat of war rumbles on, as reports of Hitler #39;s rapid expansion across Europe become impossible to ignore. It seems that nothing can touch the perfect, glittering sea and snow-capped mountains, but Kate, Ella and Daphne know that the island haven they now call home will never be the same again.

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Nothing less than explosive, with battle and banter that are equally combustible JODI PICOULT Amanda Bouchet s talent is striking NALINI SINGHSHE LL BURN BRIGHT ENOUGH TO RIVAL GODS . . .Separated from everyone they know and love, sworn warriors (and warring allies) Bellanca and Carver are on a gods-given mission: travel to the famed realm of Atlantis, fight through every danger that awaits them, and find the Shard of Olympus in order to end Atlantis s generations-long magical punishment - all in Zeus s name.Zeus needs an army if he has any hope of stopping Olympus s bloody coup, and headstrong fire Magoi Bellanca knows it s her duty to deliver one no matter the cost . . . to herself, to her own growing magic, or to the man she s come to desire with all the flames in her heart.He left everything behind in order to guard her back as she faces down her destiny, and Carver swears that together, they can overcome any obstacle. But finding the shard is no easy task, and it s not long before Bellanca and Carver are dragged into the center of a deadly game of gods . . . one not even their combined hearts may be strong enough to survive.Praise for the Kingmaker series Absolutely fabulous. I didn t want to put it down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance C.L. WILSON This book is utterly breathtaking! DARYNDA JONES A fabulous sexy romance, great bantering and wonderful secondary characters 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Reader Review A breathtaking ride! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Reader Review This epic story is fantasy romance at its finest 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Reader ReviewDiscover The Kingmaker ChroniclesA Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (Book 4)Beneath the Burning Sea (Book 5)

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It is a most wonderful comfort to sit alone beneath a lamp, book spread before you, and commune with someone from the past whom you have never met... Moonlight, sake, spring blossom, idle moments, a woman s hair - these exquisite reflections on life s fleeting pleasures by a thirteenth-century Japanese monk are delicately attuned to nature and the senses.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Yoshida Kenko (c. 1283-1352). Kenko s work is included in Penguin Classics in Essays in Idleness and Hojoki.

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Bass player extraordinaire Charles Mingus, who died in 1979, is one of the essential composers in the history of jazz, and Beneath the Underdog, his celebrated, wild, funny, demonic, anguished, shocking and profoundly moving memoir, is the greatest autobiography ever written by a jazz musician. It tells of his God-haunted childhood in Watts during the 1920s and 1930s; his outcast adolescent years; his apprenticeship, not only with jazzmen but also with pimps, hookers, junkies, and hoodlums; and his golden years in New York City with such legendary figures as Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie. Here is Mingus in his own words, from shabby roadhouses to fabulous estates, from the psychiatric wards of Bellevue to worlds of mysticism and solitude, but for all his travels never straying too far, always returning to music.

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When islanders on the Starry Archipelago start going missing, the region teeters on the edge of warfare. Itâ ™s up to the characters to discover what lurks beneath the island and end its threat to the surface world.

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Oral-B PRO Kids 3+ The Lion King, 1 ks, Elektrické kartáčky pro děti, Hravé a šetrné čištění zubů s kouzlem Disney pohádky Že nemůže být při čištění zubů zábava? Elektrický zubní kartáček pro děti Oral-B PRO Kids 3+ The Lion King se postará nejen o zářivý úsměv vašeho dítěte, ale také o jeho nadšení pro ústní hygienu. Díky aplikaci Disney Magic Timer umožní při čištění vašemu šikulovi získávat virtuální nálepky s oblíbenými postavičkami, odemykat hry a třeba i dostávat tipy k zubní hygieně. nbsp; Kartáček disponuje malou hlavicí s extra měkkými štětinami, která je ideální pro jemné, ale důkladné čištění dětských zoubků a dásní. V balení se ukrývají také 4 zábavné tematické samolepky pro personalizaci rukojeti, což jistě potěší všechny malé fanoušky Lvího krále. Vlastnosti: jemně a zároveň důkladně čistí dětské zoubky, bojuje proti tvorbě zubního kazu odstraňuje zubní plak lépe než klasicky manuální kartáček díky malé kulaté hlavě kartáčku je ideální pro dětská ústa má extra měkké štětiny šetrné k dásním rukojeť lze přizpůsobit pomocí 4 zábavných samolepek na motivy Disney pohádky Lví král nbsp; vhodný pro děti od 3 let Technická specifikace: 2 režimy čištění – Daily Clean (klasický) a Sensitive (pro velmi jemné, přesto účinné čištění) časovač – hlídá doporučenou 2minutovou dobu čištění, po každých 30 vteřinách upozorní na změnu oblasti čištění mobilní aplikace Disney Magic Timer – umožňuje dětem za čištění získávat virtuální nálepky Disney postaviček nabíjecí základna – lze ji umístit na umyvadlo baterie s dlouhou výdrží nbsp; Obsah balení: rukojeť kartáčku Oral-B PRO Kids + hlavice nabíjecí základna cestovní pouzdro 4 hravé samolepky nbsp; Jak používat: Hlavici kartáčku Oral-B PRO Kids 3+ měňte každé tři měsíce, nebo když jsou štětiny již viditelně opotřebované. nbsp;

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The Lion`s Club Féroce od značky Armaf je dřevitá parfémovaná voda pro muže i ženy. Nechte se unést charismatickou vůní, která zosobňuje nezkrotnou energii a nezlomnou sebedůvěru. Je to vůně pro ty, kteří kráčí sebejistě životem, milují výzvy a chtějí, aby jejich přítomnost byla nezapomenutelná. The Lion s Club Féroce je symbolem síly, elegance a jedinečnosti. Směs bergamotu, levandule a aromatické šalvěje muškátové otevírá vůni svěží, čistou a lehce bylinnou explozí. Tyto tóny dodávají kompozici energii a okamžitý pocit vitality. Bohatý šafránový akord přináší jemnou exotickou kořenitost, která se prolíná s delikátní sladkostí pralinek, čímž vzniká smyslné a sofistikované jádro vůně. Hřejivé cedrové dřevo, zemité tóny vetiveru a intenzivní agarové dřevo vytvářejí neodolatelnou hloubku. Tato kombinace dodává vůni dlouhotrvající a nezaměnitelnou stopu. Vůně byla uvedena na trh v roce 2024.

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Alina Carson meets Chase Adams when she s eleven years old, after he moves in down the street carrying nothing but a chip on his shoulder and dimples in his cheeks. Immediately she falls, loving him before she even knows what loving is.But becoming best friends with Chase s little sister means that he s off-limits, no matter how much their connection screams for something more. Chase never cared much for following the rules. Abandoned by everyone who was supposed to love him, he s broken and insecure, choosing to push others away before they have a chance to hurt him.But there s something about the girl with golden hair, and before he can stop himself, he s sneaking through her window, whispering his deepest secrets beneath her glow n stick stars. As time goes on and they get older, he decides to give their love a chance, no matter what anyone else thinks. But old habits die hard, and when tragedy strikes, Chase is back to doing what he does best.Ruining everything. Chase disappears, and years pass, leaving Alina with no choice but to pick up her broken pieces and move on. Until one day, he s back.All grown up and taking over his family s business. When Alina and Chase are thrown together and forced to work in the same building, old feelings resurface, and Alina quickly realizes that Chase is on a mission, determined to right the wrongs of his past. Starting with her.

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Ever since I can remember, people have stared at me and my family. Dad tells me it s because we re special . But if we re so special, how come nobody ever looks like us in the books at school? Not even the books about world wars ... As the only Singaporean boy not just in his school, but in the tiny English he calls home too, Leo witnesses - and feels - the impacts of racism every day. But on a class trip to a nearby cathedral, Leo s attention is drawn to a marble slab high above the doors of the hall. Right there, bang in the middle of a list of WWII war heroes, Leo finds himself staring at something incredible: his own name. Desperate to know who this other Leo was, and with Sangeeta asking why women are missing from the history books too, the two friends embark on an epic search. One that will help uncover missing s/heroes from the past, who each deserve to take their rightful place in the pages of history. Touching on themes of historical racisms and eradications, The Lion Above the Door shines a light on the millions of s/heroes still missing from our history books, and the power that lies in all of us to rectify past wrongs.The first edition of this book also contains a special collection of historical photos and stories of real life forgotten heroes from World War Two.

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A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK #39;As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful #39; Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve #39;Heartbreaking and life affirming #39; Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters #39;Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything #39; Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, YesFrom the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams of a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind, passionate girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions for becoming #39;lion women. #39; But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.Praise for Marjan Kamali ‘Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful’ Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light ‘A beautifully immersive tale’ Jasmin Darznik, author of The Good Daughter and Song of a Captive Bird ‘At once masterfully plotted, beautifully written, and populated by characters who are arresting, lovable and so real’ Elinor Lipman, author of Turpentine Lane ‘A sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Enchanting’ My Weekly

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A stunning new hardback edition of this timeless classic. This is the best loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia â “ the first one ever written, and the book everybody remembers reading as a child. This is the land of Narnia, said the Faun, where we are now. And you â “ you have come from the wild woods of the west! I â “ I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room, said Lucy.Lucy steps into the Professor s wardrobe â “ but steps out again into a snowy forest. She s stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, a land of unicorns, centaurs, faunsâ ¦ and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all. Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the great Lion, needs her help if the county s creatures are ever going to be free againâ ¦

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An immersive reconstruction of the life of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century. Wolf Hall for the Ottoman Empire ... History at its most gripping Telegraph A formidable book ... incredible Rory StewartVenice, 1522. Intelligence arrives from the east confirming Europe s greatest fear: the vastly rich Ottoman Sultan has all he needs to wage total war - and his sights are set on Rome. With Christendom divided, Suleyman the Magnificent has his hand on its throat.From the palaces of Istanbul to the blood-soaked fields of central Europe and the scorched coasts of north Africa, The Lion House tells the true story of two civilisations in an existential duel and the rise of the most feared man of the sixteenth century. It is a tale of the timeless pull of power, dangerous to live with, deadly to live without. The most daring history book of the year. Unforgettable Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times An urgent, immersive, present-tense gallop ... behind the bejewelled descriptive prose a thumping pulse of action tugs us through Financial Times Luminous ... gripping ... truly magnificent Spectator

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Epic history as it is meant to be written! Simon Sebag Montefiore A sweeping and panoramic account of the first great superpower rivalry â “ a definitive account. Tom HollandThe Roman empire was like no other. Stretching from the north of Britain to the Sahara, and from the Atlantic coast to the Euphrates, it imposed peace and prosperity on an unprecedented scale.Its only true rival lay in the east, where the Parthian and then Persian empires ruled over great cities and the trade routes to mysterious lands beyond. This was the region Alexander the Great had swept through, creating a dream of glory and conquest that tantalized Greeks and Romans alike. Tracing seven centuries of conflict between Rome and Persia, Adrian Goldsworthy shows how these two great powers evolved together. Despite their endless clashes, trade between the empires enriched them both, and a mutual respect prevented both Rome and Persia from permanently destroying the other.Epic in scope, The Eagle and the Lion reshapes our understanding of one of the greatest rivalries of world history.

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Napoleon warned Let China sleep; when she wakes, she will shake the world . Lawrence James s magisterial history analyses the relationship between Britain and China between the beginning of the Opium Wars in 1839 and the transfer of power in Hong Kong in 1997. THE LION AND THE DRAGON reveals the part that Britain played in the awakening of China, then covers relations between the two countries during the period when an aroused China did indeed shake the world. Lawrence James also follows the parallel trajectories of four competitive empires - the British, the Chinese, the Russian and the Japanese - during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and then the fortunes of a fifth imperial power, the United States. Successive British governments saw China as a source of wealth which needed to be protected. Local objections were seen off by force (the Opium wars of 1839-42, 1856-7 and 1859-60) whose results proved that the Qing emperors could not protect their country. Indian troops were deployed in each campaign and manned Britain s small garrisons in Hong Kong, Shanghai and other Treaty ports. Yet Britain never sought to make China into another India. Rather it allowed the emperors and their officials to govern, so long as they were docile and amenable to British needs. Paramount were the internal stability and fiscal responsibility that were the lubricants of trade. A unified nation with economic and military muscle, and aware of its distant past as one of the great nations of the world, has been intent on reversing her recent history. Lawrence James vividly chronicles a time when this huge nation s divisions encouraged foreigners to treat her as a treasure-house to be plundered at will. This warning from history explains why China s present rulers brook neither dissent nor popular unrest.

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God. Hero. Idol.Monster. Murderer. The story of Hercules is one of the most famous ever told.But what if it s wrong? Locus and Nebula Award-winning author John Wiswell brings his gentle, human storytelling to the most infamous of stories and discovers the heart inside us all.Furious with Zeus for once again siring a child with a mortal woman, Hera finds herself redirecting all her fury at the baby himself, Heracles, an innocent named in her honour. As Heracles grows into a man - an unfathomably strong, loving man - he thanks Hera for all the blessings he feels she s seen fit to bestow upon him.In a moment of misdirected rage, however, Hera sends a fury to kill Heracles family. Heracles sets out on an epic quest to discover the name of the god who set their murders in motion.Desperate to keep him busy until she can come up with a solution, Hera sets Heracles a series of tests, as impossible as they are deadly: the Nemean lion, the hydra, the Stymphalian birds, the Aegean stables . . .But Heracles innate kindness, along with his determination to discover the identity of the god who cost him everything he loves, carries him through each task.As his legend grows, so does Hera s desperation.A novel of friendship, of found family, of kindness and of legend, this is the story of Hercules as it has never been told before.

Objev podobné jako Wearing The Lion - John Wiswell

God. Hero. Idol. Monster. Murderer. The story of Hercules is one of the most famous ever told. But what if it s wrong? Locus and Nebula Award-winning author John Wiswell brings his gentle, human storytelling to the most infamous of stories and discovers the heart inside us all.Furious with Zeus for once again siring a child with a mortal woman, Hera finds herself redirecting all her fury at the baby himself, Heracles, an innocent named in her honour. As Heracles grows into a man - an unfathomably strong, loving man - he thanks Hera for all the blessings he feels she s seen fit to bestow upon him.In a moment of misdirected rage, however, Hera sends a fury to kill Heracles family. Heracles sets out on an epic quest to discover the name of the god who set their murders in motion. Desperate to keep him busy until she can come up with a solution, Hera sets Heracles a series of tests, as impossible as they are deadly: the Nemean lion, the hydra, the Stymphalian birds, the Aegean stables . . .But Heracles innate kindness, along with his determination to discover the identity of the god who cost him everything he loves, carries him through each task. As his legend grows, so does Hera s desperation.A novel of friendship, of found family, of kindness and of legend, this is the story of Hercules as it has never been told before.

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The classic story of Narnia, the fantastic land that lies beyond an ordinary wardrobe door.On the other side of that wardrobe door lies a world full of magic. A world frozen in the perpetual winter of the White Witchâ ™s enchantment. A world where Christmas never comes. Would you have the courage to stand shoulder to shoulder with Aslan, the Great Lion, and fight the Witch to free the land of Narnia? Are you brave enough to share the adventures that change the lives of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy forever.This timeless novel provides many wonderful passages for the study of narrative, as well as complex characters and motivations ideal for class discussion.

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George Orwell s moving reflections on the English character and his passionate belief in the need for political change. The Lion and the Unicorn was written in London during the worst period of the blitz. It is vintage Orwell, a dynamic outline of his belief in socialism, patriotism and an English revolution.His fullest political statement, it has been described as one of the most moving and incisive portraits of the English character and is as relevant now as it ever has been.

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