caution to the wind
Caution To The Wind
Terry Prone got into an argument on a TV show at thirteen. It marked her out as a fearless teenager willing to take on anybody. Soon she was a regular panellist on The Late Late Show. At fifteen, she lied about her age to get into the Abbey Theatre School of Acting, became an actor with the Abbey and starred in a West End production. Later, as Ireland s Outstanding Teenager, she was interviewed by Barbara Walters on US television. That was just the beginning of a phenomenal story that made her one of the most successful businesswomen in Ireland from the 1970s, training people all over the world in communications while publishing more than twenty books and thousands of newspaper columns. But at the heart of this book is the love story that forced Terry to throw caution to the wind. Because she fell in love with Tom Savage. Father Tom Savage. All hell broke loose. He was fired. She was fired. They weren t allowed to marry. The two of them fought back. Tom became the first producer of RTE s Morning Ireland and Terry was picked for the team setting up the Gay Byrne Hour. They set up a business where they trained captains of industry and politicians. Their company became a household name. Filled with laughter and love, with triumph and disaster, Caution to the Wind is an honest, funny account of an astonishing life. While Terry Prone is a seasoned writer, Caution to the Wind is the first book she has written about her personal life, and it proves to be thoughtful, evocative and engaging.
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The Scandal of the Season - Michelle Kenney
Calling all Bridgerton and Jane Austen fans! Fall in love with your favourite new Regency series for 2025. Meet the Fairfax family⠦⠘Worthy of Georgette Heyerâ ¦the most wonderfully satisfying five star Regency Rompâ ™ Julie Caplinâ ˜I wager you this, Miss Fairfax â “ youâ ™ll choose to marry for every reason other than love by the end of the season!â ™Miss Sophie Fairfax has every intention of marrying for love, refusing to go along with her brotherâ ™s plans for a marriage of convenience or title. Throwing caution to the wind at her very first ball, Sophie finds herself in the path of the most notorious rake in the ton.Agreeing a wager with him may be wicked, but finding herself alone with the dangerously attractive Lord Rotherby might be one scandal too farâ ¦A must-read for fans of Evie Dunmore, Martha Waters and Virginia Heath.Each story in The Fairfax Sisters series can be read as a standalone novel.Praise for The Scandal of the Season: How I love a story of sisters, and Michelle Kenney has conjured up four sparky modern-minded Fairfax girls. The dialogue is quick-fire, plot complex and satisfying, the men heroic and rich. Good-hearted and good fun Jane Dunn, Sunday Times bestselling author Utterly delightful â “ I adore this series and hope for more adventures from the Fairfax sisters soon!â ™ Bex Hogan, authorâ ˜Just finished this stunning sequel to The Mismatch of the Season â “ absolutely adored the second Fairfax sister and her scandalous romp through London, Paris and rural France! Katharine Corr, author Easiest five stars ever â ¦ A must-read for anyone who loves Julia Quinn, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott âââââ Each character is so well written, each plot twist leaves you gasping and the end is perfection âââââ A sparkling, smartly written Regency romance that had me utterly enchanted from the very first page. It s witty, swoony, and empowering âââââA phenomenal regency romp that is full of heart. I am such a sucker for an enemies to lovers trope and this was perfection! âââââ I loved this book â ¦ ridiculously entertaining and I could not stop reading âââââ A fun, romantic enemies to lovers regency read. I really enjoyed it âââââ A delightfully lighthearted regency romp â ¦ a perfect springtime read âââââ Filled with witty banter, emotional turmoil, and surprising twists â ¦ a perfect choice for historical fiction fans âââââ A fun enemies to lovers book which will brighten your day! ââââ A stunning follow-up to The Mismatch of the Season â ¦ this book had real depth! âââââ I absolutely adored this book! Full of charm, interesting and relatable characters, and of course a swoony love story. âââââ Michelle Kenney is definitely turning into my go to author for a sweet little regency romp ââââ A fun, clean and entertaining read with a satisfying ending and I can honestly recommend it! ââââ The Mismatch of the Season was one of my favorite reads, and I think I may love The Scandal of the Season even more âââââ I loved every single second of it â ¦ the characters are fantastic âââââ Sometimes you just need a good regency romance romp and this delivered! Would recommend to fans of Bridgerton or Evie Dunmore books! ââââ I loved every single character â ¦ You nailed the ending! Reader review
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The Purple Don - Slmn
Joey Diamonds is on the verge of being a Made man, with ice cold blue eyes that pierce through the hearts of women... and men. After being disowned by his mafia family, losing the love of his life, and realizing the world at large is his enemy, Joey throws extreme caution to the wind on his journey of self-debauchery in the name of fame and fortune. The Purple Don is the story of how self-destruction is never simply an internal state, and everyone around can be destroyed in the process. While Joey Diamonds takes over New York, Miami, and Hollywood - aligning with various mobs and nefarious gangs - we learn how the truly ruthless are never out to play checkers. It s always a game of chess.
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The Ocean Squid Explorers
In this fourth explorers adventure we meet Ursula, a part mermaid girl who is determined to follow in Stella s footsteps and help her to defeat the Collector!Ursula knew the submarine wasnâ ™t designed to go this deep, but what choice did they have? No one wanted to get swallowed up by a colossal sneezing jellyfish!In a distant watery corner of the Explorers Kingdom, a submarine engineer, Ursula, is determined to become an explorer. Unfortunately, she hides an extraordinary secret, which makes her the sworn enemy of the Ocean Squid Explorersâ ™ Club were they ever to find out . . . But when The Collector threatens the Club, Ursula throws caution to the wind and leads an expedition through treacherous waters, filled with gremlins, aboard the Blowfish submarine - and joined by her friends Max, Genie and Jai â “ and even her idol Stella!Thrilling, heart-pounding adventure with exquisite detail throughout. Alex Bell s world-building is second to none. Praise for the series: A magical adventure of friendship, bravery and derring-do in a richly imagined world. The Bookseller A fantastic frosty adventure. Sunday Express Wintry, atmospheric, highly imaginative fantasy. Metro The most huggable book of the year . . . An (iced) gem. SFX
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Everything But The Girl: Fuse - CD (4894652)
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Things to Do Now That You
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A Good Heart is Hard to Find - Trisha Ashley
Trisha Ashley writes with remarkable wit and originality - one of the best writers around KATIE FFORDE, author of A Springtime AffairIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man of over forty is in possession of a major defect . . .Cassandra Leigh has woken as if from a bad dream: desperate for a baby, and finally out of patience waiting for her 20 year affair with Max to end happily ever after. Maybe Max is not the only man for her?Perhaps she could find love with her friend Jason - though he s perhaps a little too rugged, and there s something strange about the way his wife disappeared . . . Or there s Dante, the mysterious stranger she meets on a dark night in his haunted manor house . . .Cass must throw caution to the wind and claim the life she s always wanted. Suddenly, it s a choice between Mr Right, Mr Wrong or Mr Right Now . . .Fantastically funny and whimsical, this heart-warming novel will charm fans of Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.Readers love A Good Heart is Hard to Find:***** Another Trisha Ashley treasure ***** Funny and a joy to read. It left me with a smile on my face
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Running Close to the Wind - Alexandra Rowland
Our Flag Means Death meets Six of Crows in Running Close to the Wind, a queer pirate adventure from the author of A Taste of Gold and Iron, Alexandra Rowland.⠘Come for the irrepressible gremlin of a narrator, stay for the plot-relevant cake competitions! A whip-smart, hilarious and exuberant high seas romp⠙ ⠓ Freya Marske, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Marvellous Light Avra Helvaçi, former field agent of the Arasti Ministry of Intelligence, has accidentally stolen the single most expensive secret in the world ⠓ and the only place to flee with a secret that big is the open sea.To find a buyer with deep enough pockets, Avra must work with his on-again, off-again ex, the pirate Captain Teveri az-Haffar. Together, they will have to risk journeying to the isolated pirate republic of the Isles of Lost Souls.The only things in their way?A calculating new Arasti ambassador to the Isles . . .Brother Julian, a beautiful, mysterious new member of the crew with secrets of his own . . .. . . And the fact that they⠙re sailing straight into sea-serpent breeding season and almost certain doom.But if they can find a way to survive and sell the secret on the black market, they⠙ll all be as wealthy as kings ⠓ and, more importantly, they⠙ll be legends . . .⠘Uproariously funny, exquisitely witty, brimming with buckling of swashes and scuttling of butts⠙ ⠓ Premee Mohamed, Nebula Award-winning author of Beneath the Rising
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Close to the Wind - Pete Goss
Pete Goss became a national and international hero when he rescued French yachtsman Raphael Dinelli as his boat sank beneath him in the round-the-world single-handed sailing race, the Vendee Globe, on Christmas Day 1996. In doing so Pete scuppered his own chances in the race but was awarded the Legion d Honneur by France s president and made a friend for life in Dinelli. Close to the Wind is his own story of the race and its dramas, his revolutionary boat, Aqua Quorum, his thoughts and emotions during four months of solitude at sea, the extraordinary surgery that he had to perform on his own elbow and the aftermath of the rescue in the Southern Ocean.
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We Were the Lucky Ones - Georgia Hunter
Based on the unforgettable story of one family determined to survive war-torn Europe1939. Three generations of the Kurc family strive to live normal lives despite the growing hardships they face as Jews. But as the realities of war rush to meet them, they are cast to the wind and must do everything they can to find their way through a devastated continent to freedom.Based on an incredible true story that ranges from pre-war Parisian jazz clubs to the desolation of the Siberian gulag, and follows the Kurc family as refugees, prisoners and fighters, We Were the Lucky Ones is a testament to the notion that even in the darkest of times, the human spirit can find a way to survive, and even triumph.
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The Secret Keepers - Tilly Bagshawe
The past can t be locked away foreverâ ¦_________________________________________________________________*Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Eve Chase Lucinda Riley*Sweeping from the French Riviera to the wind-blown Cornish cliffs, lose yourself in this spellbinding novel about one golden family â “ and a devastating secret that binds them, foreverâ ¦Year after idyllic year, the Challant family retreat to their summer house on the glittering French Riviera.Until one stormy night in 1928 when a local boy suffers a fatal accident in the grounds. Overnight, it becomes a place of ghosts.As time unspools, those dark memories loosen their grip on the four Challant children. And yet the local whispers about that night never quieten, calling them back to the house on the Riviera.A family secret lies waiting in the past.But dare they unlock the truth?_______________________________________________READERS LOVE ESCAPING WITH TILLY BAGSHAWE S EPIC, SWEEPING NOVELS: A great novel to get totally immersed by âââââ Her books are always captivating! âââââ It drew me in from the very first page âââââ This is an epic page-turner of love and war âââââ Such skilled storytelling that draws you in and keeps you gripped throughout âââââ Tilly Bagshawe is a brilliant, vivid writer, who is a leader in her field. Bravo! âââââ
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Into the Forest - Dr Qing Li
Humans are increasingly becoming an indoor species. We spend 90 per cent of our life indoors. And, on average, we dedicate eight hours a day looking at screens. Our increasingly domestic lives are having huge consequences to our health. In Into the Forest, Immunologist and Forest Medicine expert, Dr Qing Li, examines the unprecedented benefits of the world s largest natural health resource: the great outdoors.Applying cutting-edge research and emerging science, Dr Li explores the inherent connection between nature and improved wellbeing. This practical guide will help you overcome some of life s most problematic health issues, including how to: · reduce blood pressure; · lower stress;· improve energy levels;· and boost the immune system. From mindful strolls in your local park to listening to the wind, from watching the sunset to walking barefoot in the grass, Dr Li reveals the life-improving advantages of spending time around trees, for a healthier and happier you.
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These Are the Words - Gill Nikita
From international poetry sensation Nikita Gill comes her highly anticipated YA debut These Are the Words: an empowering, feminist and beautifully illustrated poetry collection exploring all the things Nikita wished someone had told her when she was younger.Reclaim your agency. Discover your power. Find the words.Taking you on a journey through the seasons of the soul, in this collection Nikita gives you the words to help heal from your first breakup, to celebrate finding your family, to understand first love, to express your anger and your joy, to fight for what you believe in and to help you break some rules to be your truest self.Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Nikita herself and featuring seasonal astrological poetry, this collection is an achingly beautiful, stunningly warm and fearless expression of truth from one of the most influential and well-known voices in modern poetry.REMINDER FOR HEALINGYou do not owe anyone your forgiveness.The trees do not apologize to the wind that uproots them.The rocks do not apologize to the erosion by the sea.The stars do not apologize to the universewhen they are writhing and dying out.And you are not obligated to forgive anyonebut yourself.
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The Cruise - Caroline James
â ˜Girl power for the over sixties!â ™ âââââThree women.One widowed.One unmarried.One almost divorced.All aged 63, but not ready to give up on life!Leaving behind the heartache, guilt and disappointment of their real lives, three friends decide that now theyâ ™re in their sixties, itâ ™s time they finally did something for themselves!Swapping Christmas turkeys and BBC reruns for crystal waters, white sandy beaches and smooth golden rum, Anne, Jane and Kath throw caution (and tradition) to the wind as they set sail on a luxury two-week Christmas cruise around the Caribbean.Will the three friends find the comfort and joy they seek aboard the Diamond Star?Praise for Caroline James:â ˜Fabulous to readâ ¦Itâ ™s about a girlsâ ™ weekend with characters in their 60s and determined to have a good timeâ ™ Woman Home â ˜A laugh out loud, naughty, enlightening heart-warming story about friendship and discoveryâ ™ Yours Magazineâ ˜The escapades of these three women are funnyâ ¦Their voices come alive on the pageâ ™ ââââââ ˜A tale of friendship that has lasted through the decades which I found hard to put downâ ™ ââââââ ˜Oh my word â ¦I couldn t put this down it was so good, following the adventures of Anne, Kath and Jane was brilliant and happy endings throughoutâ ™ââââââ ˜This author was new to me, and I am already downloading more of her books because she writes in a way that makes me keep reading and because I feel good at the endâ ¦ What more could anyone want?â ™ ââââââ ˜What an enjoyable read! â ¦a fun filled trip for sureâ ™âââââ
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Not Enough Room to Swing a Cat - Martin Robson
This book explores the nautical history of some of our most common expressions in an entertaining and informative volume.As the crow flies , chunder , cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey , three sheets to the wind - many terms like these are used in everyday English language conversation and writing. But how many landlubbers know that they derive from naval slang or know what the phrase originally referred to?The navy has helped to shape modern society and is famous for its traditions, quirks and nuances. It is distinctly different to wider society and nowhere is this more evident than in language. The naval community once had its own language, incomprehensible to anyone who was not a sailor, which described and explained his unique world. But on shore leave these men introduced their language to the populations of bustling ports and harbours and the usage slowly spread inland.Today through the mediums of film, television and music, naval slang has been brought to the wider public and has become fully integrated into the English language to point where many phrases are used by people who have no concept of their meaning. Presenting terminology thematically, this book provides a compilation of naval slang throughout the world, from terms relating to ship-handling and seamanship through to food and drink, discipline and insults.The text is further enhanced with original black line drawings that illustrate certain technical terms, such as splice the mainbrace .
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The West Wind - Alexandria Warwick
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NORTH WIND COMES A DARKLY REIMAGINED TALE OF FORBIDDEN LOVE, INSPIRED BY THE GREEK MYTH OF HERO AND LEANDER AND THE SCOTTISH BALLAD TAM LIN. Brielle of Thornbrook has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation of becoming an acolyte. Twenty-one years on this earth and she has never touched a man. And she never will. But when she finds an injured stranger in the forest, Brielle can’t resist the urge to help him. The encounter leads her to the realm of Under, where the air breathes rot, and the fair folk dance and whisper. Where she discovers that the man she helped is actually a god: Zephyrus, the West Wind, Bringer of Spring. There are few Brielle can trust in Under, least of all Zephyrus. He is charming, dangerously so, and never has a man so thoroughly ensnared her. As she embarks on a journey through the eerie banks and caves of Under, Brielle finds herself in a perilous situation. For here is where faith and heart collide – and where she risks not only her future… but her life. Beloved by readers on TikTok, The West Wind is a standalone fantasy romance sprinkled with Greek lore, the second in the Four Winds series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Raven Kennedy.Readers love The West Wind:***** ‘Absolutely adored this book, just as much if not more than The North Wind!’***** #39; Brielle is a woman for all time, she rises to the tops of my favourite heroines #39;***** #39;So many twists and turns, had be binge reading! #39;***** #39;The depth and complexity of the characters kept me at the edge of my seat.***** #39;I truly love this author’s writing style....First book I have read with a plus sized badass woman and I loved it! #39;***** #39;Highly recommend if you love stories of redemption, devotion and self-discovery with a little spicy sprinkle #39;
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Take a Walk with the Wind - Chloe Garcia Roberts, Xiong Liang
A spirited tale of a small, mythical being who wanders off with the wind – inspired by ancient Chinese poetry and rendered in exquisite silk paintings.Inspired by a classical Chinese poem by Song Yu, Take a Walk With the Wind dives into the world of the treelings, tiny beings that live in China’s ancient mountain forests. If a primeval forest is left alone and not damaged or disturbed for at least several hundred years, it will spontaneously create one of these tiny, special beings. In this wondrous story of one such creature, Xiong brings a puff of wind to life, sending the treeling’s little tangerine cap dancing through the air. Together, the treeling and the wind venture into a dark cave and visit a quiet lake, but the wind makes mischief wherever they go. Xiong is an ink wash artist, writer, and pioneering Chinese illustrator. With soft brushwork on rustling silk paper, Xiong expresses the joys and surprises of new encounters. Those who love Studio Ghibli, Tolkien’s Hobbits, and mythical worlds that combine nature and fantasy, will discover a new, classic tale in Take a Walk With the Wind.
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The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
The lyrical fantasy masterpiece about stories, legends and how they change the world. The Name of the Wind is an absolute must-read for any fan of fantasy fiction. This is a magnificent book Anne McCaffrey I was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone THE TIMES I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read coming-of-age adventure.Readers adore The Name of the Wind: The quality of the writing breathes magic into even fairly ordinary scenes, and makes some of the important ones extraordinary Mark Lawrence This is why I love fantasy so much . . . The writing style is smooth, the pacing just right . . . I would easily recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, but also to people who enjoy great stories told wonderfully well Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ For the love of God, if you haven t read this book and love these kinds of high fantasy novels, READ IT! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The story is fantastic, the writing is amazing, and if you have a heart the main character will capture it Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Patrick Rothfuss is such a talented storyteller and there was never a dull moment throughout the entire book! . . . The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece and Patrick Rothfuss is a freaking genius Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This story was, simply put, excellent . . . Rothfuss has more than earnt his reputation. I m so glad this book lived up to the hype . . . A jaw dropping five stars Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best fantasy books of all time Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A legitimately wonderful story that is written beautifully . . . This should be one of the required reading books for any fan of fantasy Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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The North Wind - Alexandria Warwick
An absolute MUST-READ for romantasy fans who love the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas! The North Wind is an addictive, sexy and enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it #39;s Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter, but if the legends are to be believed, their home may not be safe for much longer. For three hundred years, the land surrounding Edgewood has been encased in ice as the Shade, a magical barrier that protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond, weakens. Only one thing can stop the Shade’s fall: the blood of a mortal woman bound in wedlock to the North Wind, a dangerous immortal whose heart is said to be as frigid as the land he rules. And the time has come to choose his bride. When the North Wind sets his eyes on Wren’s sister, Wren will do anything to save her – even if it means sacrificing herself in the process. But mortal or not, Wren won’t go down without a fight . . . Beloved by readers on TikTok, discover your next fantasy romance obsession with the Four Winds series, inspired by fairytales and sprinkled with Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett St. Clair. #39;A brutally cold, beautifully drawn world warmed by a delicious slow-burn romance. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! #39; - S. M. Gaither, author of the Shadows Crowns seriesReaders love The North Wind: #39;The perfect enemies to lovers book... especially if you like Beauty and the Beast retellings and ACOTAR #39; #39;This was BRILLIANT! I enjoyed every page #39; #39;The slow burn that stole my heart #39; #39;Blown away... Our north king is just everything. He will be added to my book boyfriend list #39; #39;If I could give it more stars I would... The world building was incredible #39; #39;Completely enchanting and so, so well written #39; #39;Literally could not put this book down #39; #39;One of my new favourites #39;
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The Wind - Monica Hughes
What can the wind blow? A collection of colourful photographs show how the wind can blow a kite, boats, leaves, seeds, windmills,sand, snow and sea. The report also shows how strong wind can be destructive blowing trees and even houses down.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural language.Text types â “ A non-chronological report.A chart on pages 14 and 15 draw a comparison between light and strong winds giving children the opportunity to discuss wind and its effects.Curriculum links â “ Science: pushes and pulls; Geography: our local area.This book is paired with a story on the same theme: The New Kite by Julie Sykes.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery
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When the Wind Blows - Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs world-famous graphic account of one ordinary couple s attempt to stand firm in the face of nuclear annihilation remains as powerful today as it was when it was first published in 1982.Following Jim and Hilda Blogg in the days before and after a nuclear attack on Britain, When the Wind Blows is alternately funny, shocking, heartbreaking and devastating. Few can read it and not be deeply moved.Despite writing some of the most beloved and enduring children s books of all time - The Snowman, Father Christmas and Fungus the Bogeyman - When the Wind Blows is very much a story for adults. Not only does it articulate the fears of the generations who grew up in the shadow of the Cold War, but it also speaks today of our own fears, living as we do in a nuclear age.Written and illustrated by Briggs, When the Wind Blows has never been out of print.
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The Sun and the Wind - Laura Cowan
From the well-loved Aesop s fable. The sun and the wind live in the sky. One day, the wind wants to play a game. Can he take a coat off the girl below? The wind blows and blows, but it s no good. Then the sun says, Can I try? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.
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Any Way the Wind Blows - Rainbow Rowellová
In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong.In Any Way the Wind Blows, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha have to decide how to move forward.For Simon, that means deciding whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages â “ and if he doesn t, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she s smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isn t sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough.Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet.This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest.Carry On was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings. About catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - Kamkwamba William
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR â “ AVAILABLE ON NETFLIXWhen William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm â “ they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and hope to his nation.Malawi is a country battling AIDS, drought and famine, and in 2002, a season of floods, followed by the most severe famine in fifty years, brought it to its knees. Like the majority of the population, William s family were farmers. They were totally reliant on the maize crop. By the end of 2001, after many lean and difficult years, there was no more crop. They were running out of food â “ had nothing to sell â “ and had months until they would be able to harvest their crop again.Forced to leave school at 14 years old, with no hope of raising the funds to go again, William resorted to borrowing books from the small local library to continue his education. One day, browsing the titles, he picked up a book about energy, with a picture of a wind turbine on the front cover. Fascinated by science and electricity, but knowing little more about the technology, William decided to build his own. Ridiculed by those around him, and exhausted from his work in the fields every day, and using nothing more than bits of scrap metal, old bicycle parts and wood from the blue gum tree, he slowly built his very own windmill.This windmill has changed the world in which William and his family live. Only 2 per cent of Malawi has electricity; William s windmill now powers the lightbulbs and radio for his compound. He has since built more windmills for his school and his village.When news of William s invention spread, people from across the globe offered to help him. Soon he was re-enrolled in college and travelling to America to visit wind farms. This is his incredible story.William s dream is that other African s will learn to help themselves â “ one windmill and one light bulb at a time â “ and that maybe one day they will be able to power their own computers, and use the internet, and see for themselves how his life has changed after picking up that book in the library.
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The North Wind - Alexandria Warwick
A LUSH AND ENCHANTING FANTASY ROMANCE, INSPIRED BY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST AND THE MYTH OF HADES AND PERSEPHONE.Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, its Wren s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter, but if the legends are to be believed, their home may not be safe for much longer.For three hundred years, the land surrounding Edgewood has been encased in ice as the Shade, a magical barrier that protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond, weakens. Only one thing can stop the Shade s fall: the blood of a mortal woman bound in wedlock to the North Wind, a dangerous immortal whose heart is said to be as frigid as the land he rules.And the time has come to choose his bride.When the North Wind sets his eyes on Wren s sister, Wren will do anything to save her even if it means sacrificing herself in the process. But mortal or not, Wren won t go down without a fight . . .Beloved by readers on TikTok, The North Windis a standalone, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance, the first in a series sprinkled with Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L.Armentrout, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett St. Clair.
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The Wind Weaver - Julie Johnson
A PROPHECY REIGNITED. A STORM UNLEASHED. A LOVE THAT COULD SHATTER EVERYTHING.An epic, gripping romantasy debut which will steal your heart and take your breath away . . .â “In war-torn Anwyvn, fear of maegic plagues every corner of the kingdom and halflings like Rhya Fleetwood are hunted and killed.When Rhya is sentenced to death, her execution is interrupted by an unexpected savior, the formidable Commander Scythe â “ a merciless fighter on the battlefield, Scythe is far more terrifying than the hangmanâ ™s noose.In the clutches of this new enemy, Rhya finds herself forced to travel to the Northlands with her fearsome captor.But she is no ordinary halfling. The strange birthmark on her chest and the wind she instinctively calls forth means she is a Remnant. One of four souls fated to restore the balance of maegic . . . or die trying.But mastering this power is only the beginning. A forbidden desire for the Commander starts to burn fiercely while this tempest within her is waiting to be released.And Rhya must choose: her heart or the Kingdom?â “READERâ ™S CAN T GET ENOUGH OF THE WIND WEAVER: Julie Johnson does not disappoint - Reader review Johnson writes so beautifully and vividly that you can actually feel the sun s glare on your face and the gritty sand and rough terrain under your feet - Reader review Seriously nobody does this better than Julie Johnson Reader review
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The Crying of the Wind - Ithell Colquhoun
A classic travelogue exploring the meeting point of Ireland s landscape and legends, by Britain s foremost female surrealist painter“Colquhoun has a very beguiling pen. . . To Irish landscapes she brings a painter s eye, writing particularly beautifully about skies, twilights, river valleys, sea-frayed coasts and the intensive atmosphere of remote places” — TatlerInto the world of 1950s Ireland—a lushly green, windswept landscape studded with holy wells and the decaying country houses of a vanished ruling class—arrives Ithell Colquhoun.An occultist and a surrealist painter, Colquhoun s travels around the island are guided by her artist s eye and her feeling for the world beyond our own, as well as her spikily humorous view of the people she meets. We encounter faeries and pagan rituals, ruined churches and Celtic splendour, rowdy bohemians and Anglo-Irish landowners fallen on hard times, as the author carouses through Dublin and tramps the hills of Connemara in this classic travelogue.Through her unique perceptions we discover a land that is fiercely alive and compelling. It is a place where the wind cries, the stones tell old tales and the mountains watch over the roads and those who travel on them. By intuiting the eerie magic of Ireland, Colquhoun casts her own spell. She offers up a land of myth and legend, stripped of its modern signs, at the same time offering herself to the reader in this portrait of the artist as a young woman.Richly visual and full of sly wit, this is an account of Ireland as only Colquhoun could see it, a land where myth and magic meet wind and rain, and the song of the secret kingdom is heard on city streets.
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The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
Enter the world of The Wind in the Willows, where Mole leaves his burrow and discovers the wonders of the great outdoors. Joined by his new friend Ratty, the two embark on a journey of summertime bliss along the riverbank. But their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they meet reckless Toad, and the stern Mr. Badger. Together, they find themselves caught up in thrilling escapades to rescue Toad and restore order to Toad Hall, involving stolen cars, prison sentences, daring escapes, and dastardly villains.With beautifully-drawn characters and a heartwarming tale of unwavering friendship, The Wind in the Willows has stood the test of time and continues to be cherished by generations. This gift edition features stunning illustrations and a brand-new introduction by David Roberts, making it a perfect choice for all ages. The book features the original text, with one chapter omitted with younger readers in mind. Whether read for the first time or revisited with fond memories, this sumptuous and contemporary edition is sure to delight.
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A Voice in the Wind - Francine Rivers
Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century Roman empire and introduces them to a character they will never forgetâ •Hadassah. While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as sheâ ™s torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire.A Voice in the Wind is perfect for fans of:Christian romanceBiblical and historical fictionThemes of grace, love, and standing firm in your faithIncludes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions â œFrancine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.â â •Debbie Macomber â œAs we â ˜watchâ ™ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The â ˜costumesâ ™ may vary, but our Lord does not change.â â •Angela Hunt â œFrancine redefined Christian fictionâ •honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changingâ •demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate Godâ ™s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.â â •Liz Curtis Higgs â œFrancine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.â â •Bodie Thoene â œFrancine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.â â •Romantic Times
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The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón
AN ENCHANTING HARDBACK EDITION TO MARK 20 YEARS OF THE LITERARY MYSTERY THAT BECAME AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER . . . One gorgeous read STEPHEN KING A book lover s dream THE TIMES An instant classic DAILY TELEGRAPH A hymn of praise to all the joys of reading INDEPENDENTAt the first light of dawn in postwar Barcelona, a bookseller leads his son through the misty streets to a library hidden in the heart of the old city. Here, in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, are shelves and shelves of stories that have been forgotten by the world, waiting for someone who will care about them again. Ten-year-old Daniel is allowed to choose just one to protect, and he selects The Shadow of the Wind by Julián Carax.But when Daniel sets out to find the author s other books, he makes a shocking discovery: someone is determinedly burning every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax s books in existence. Before he knows it, Daniel s seemingly innocent quest has plunged him into one of Barcelona s darkest secrets, and he is embroiled in an epic story of murder, magic and doomed love.Since The Shadow of the Wind s first publication, more than 20 million readers have opened a heavy wooden door, stepped into the haunting world of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books and fallen in love. This modern classic brings to life Barcelona s gothic streets and hidden corners, and reminds us of the all-encompassing power of a well-told story . . .
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Wind in the Door - Madeleine L
The second book in Madeleine L Engle s A Wrinkle in Time Quintet. When Charles Wallace falls ill, Meg, Calvin, and their teacher, Mr. Jenkins, must travel inside C.W. to make him well, and save the universe from the evil Echthros. This is breathtaking entertainment.â â ”School Library Journal, starred reviewEvery time a star goes out, another Echthros has won a battle.It is November. When Meg comes home from school, Charles Wallace tells her he saw dragons in the twin s vegetable garden. That night Meg, Calvin and C.W. go to the vegetable garden to meet the Teacher (Blajeny) who explains that what they are seeing isn t a dragon at all, but a cherubim named Proginoskes. It turns out that C.W. is ill and that Blajeny and Proginoskes are there to make him well â “ by making him well, they will keep the balance of the universe in check and save it from the evil Echthros. Meg, Calvin and Mr. Jenkins (grade school principal) must travel inside C.W. to have this battle and save Charles life as well as the balance of the universe. Praise for A Wind in the Door: Complex concepts of space and time are handled well for young readers, and the author creates a suspenseful, life-and-death drama that is believably of cosmic significance. Complex and rich in mystical religious insights, this is breathtaking entertainment.â â ”School Library Journal, starred reviewBooks by Madeleine L EngleA Wrinkle in Time QuintetA Wrinkle in TimeA Wind in the DoorA Swiftly Tilting PlanetMany WatersAn Acceptable TimeA Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel by Madeleine L Engle; adapted illustrated by Hope Larson: A graphic novel adaptation of Madeleine L Engle s ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic.Intergalactic P.S. 3 by Madeleine L Engle; illustrated by Hope Larson: Visit the world of A Wrinkle in Time in this standalone story!The Austin Family ChroniclesMeet the Austins (Volume 1) The Moon by Night (Volume 2) The Young Unicorns (Volume 3)A Ring of Endless Light (Volume 4) A Newbery Honor book!Troubling a Star (Volume 5)The Polly O Keefe booksThe Arm of the StarfishDragons in the WatersA House Like a LotusAnd Both Were YoungCamillaThe Joys of Love
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Gone with the Wind - Margaret Mitchellová
‘Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.’ Set against the dramatic backdrop of the American Civil War, Margaret Mitchell’s magnificent historical epic is an unforgettable tale of love and loss, of a nation mortally divided and a people forever changed. Above all, it is the story of beautiful, ruthless Scarlett O’Hara and the dashing soldier of fortune Rhett Butler.Widely considered the Great American Novel, and often remembered for its epic film version starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, Gone with the Wind is a superb piece of storytelling. It vividly depicts the drama of the Civil War and Reconstruction and is a sweeping story of tangled passion and courage. Since its first publication in 1936, Gone with the Wind has endured as one of the bestselling novels of all time, in spite of its problematic subject matter.This edition of the classic love story features an introductory essay offering a context to the novel, by critically acclaimed, Sunday Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory.
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Scone with the Wind - Miss Victoria Sponge
The perfect gift for those who like a good read and a slice of good cake, Scone with the Wind features 75 delicious literary inspired recipes. Beautifully packaged with bespoke line illustrations throughout, it really is the most novel way to get to grips with the classics! Funny and useable present for bakers AND non-bakers! -- ***** Reader review Literally perfect! -- ***** Reader review Super super cute -- ***** Reader review The ideal gift for a book loving baker -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************************Bake your way through the classics from Jane Eclair to Tart of Darkness, Banana Karenina and On the Rocky Road, Flapjack and the Beanstalk, Nineteen-eighty Petit Fours and many more!Arranged by genre, enjoy biscuits and cakes, puddings and pies from romance and comedy through to horror and science fiction, and discover fun, edible versions of your favourite books.Includes witty introductions and amusing illustrations throughout, baking essentials and themed menus for book clubs, parties and afternoon teas.The ultimate treat for book (and cake) lovers!Recipes include:Breakfast at TiffinsKey Lime and Punishment,Captain Corelli s Madeleines,To Kill a Battenberg,Vanity Fairy Cakes,Middlemarshmallows,The War of the Viennese Whirls,Much Ado About Muffins,Scone with the Wind and more!
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A Story Like the Wind - Gill Lewisová
A beautifully illustrated story of freedom, music, and seeking refuge.A small group of refugees is crowded on to a boat on the sea. They share their stories as the boat travels towards the dream of safety and freedom. One boy, Rami, has brought his violin, and his story of how the violin was invented, and of a stallion that could run like the wind, weaves through the other stories, bringing them all together into a celebration of hope and of the power of music and story. A very special, beautifully illustrated, fable for all who strive to understand, and to stand together with, those around them.Gill Lewis is the multi-award-winning and best-selling author of novels such as Sky Hawk, White Dolphin, and Scarlet Ibis and A Story Like the Wind is her lyrical and unforgettable response to the refugee crisis, which will linger on in the mind long after reading. Beautiful charcoal illustrations from Jo Weaver give this book a very special feel and make it a perfect gift.
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Wild is the Wind - Grahame Baker-Smith
From award-winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith, the second title in the beautifully illustrated The Elements series follows the extraordinary path of the wind around the globe. Then a small breeze stirs the leaves in the trees, and as the wind grows bolder, a whiff of danger sends small creatures running for cover.
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Gone with the Wind - Mitchell Margaret
Young Scarlett O Hara, the spoiled daughter of a prosperous plantation owner, faces hardships in Margaret Mitchell s book Gone with the Wind. During the American Civil War (1861-1865) and the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877), Gone with the Wind was written. Scarlett O Hara, the primary character, is characterized as brilliant, witty, and willful yet uninterested in going to school.After being humiliated at Twelve Oaks, Scarlett is ashamed to finally run into Rhett Butler. Melanie, who is now her sister-in-law, steps in to salvage her reputation. Scarlett is devastated when Melanie becomes pregnant with Ashley s child.Atlanta is under siege in 1864 on three fronts. The Union Army takes it over from the Confederate States Army. Scarlett s father has gone insane from grief, her mother is dead, her sisters are ill with typhoid fever, and there is no food in the home.Suellen, Scarlett s sister, will abandon Tara after she gets married. Scarlett is offered money by Rhett Butler to assist her in paying off debts. She marries Frank Kennedy and takes over his business, which infuriates many Atlantans.Later, Rhett proposes to Scarlett at Frank s funeral. She first declines, but later she agrees. Scarlett starts to realize that she no longer loves Rhett after Bonnie s death.
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Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper: Oxford Level 1+: Kite in the Wind - Roderick Hunt
Lin has the best kite in Kite in the Wind, but it flies away! Will Lin get the kite back? The non-fiction book that accompanies this title is In the Wind.Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 1+, which are phonically decodable featuring a small number of pre-taught, non-decodable topic words to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.
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Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Picture Book - Hayao Miyazaki
Studio Ghibli picture books capture the magic of the legendary studio s animated films with easy-to-read text, full-color pictures direct from the film, and a family-friendly oversized hardcover format.In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Decay, an enormous toxic jungle filled with mutant insects and poisonous spores. At the edge of the sea lies the Valley of the Wind, home to Nausicaa, who risks everything to save her people and bring peace and health to her people.Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind is a classic of animated cinema.
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Any Way The Wind Blows (1529039924)
Kniha - autor Rainbow Rowell, 500 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. In Any Way the Wind Blows, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha have to decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means deciding whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages — and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled a cursed American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough.Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their...
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Albert and the Wind - Ian Brown
Pet tortoise Albert is having a bad day. His sleep is disturbed by the wind in the trees and then, as he goes to tuck into his food, the wind blows it away. Can the other garden creatures rally round and help Albert retrieve his meal? And will Albert be able to thank them all properly? -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru
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Blame Not the Wind - Shirley Cooklin
Very occasionally a tragedy turns into a triumph. This wonderful, searing book is such a moment. Rush to read it be thankful. â “ Miriam MargolyesLast night Ben phoned from Bermuda, collect as usual. Iâ ™d asked â “ though heaven knows why as we avoid soppy talk â “ if he still loved me. He had said, â ˜Course I do.â ™He would be home for a visit once the race was over. He could not say exactly when but would keep in touch.It is early June: the third day of June, to be precise, and a day I will never forget. Something feels wrong. Better get up.Shirleyâ ™s sixth sense was all too real: tragedy had struck Benâ ™s ship, Marques.The government announced that it was a â ˜freak accidentâ ™.But something did not add up.On 2 June 1984 the British-registered tall ship Marques left Bermuda Harbour, cheered on by watching crowds. With other sailing vessels from across the world, the barque was heading for Halifax, Nova Scotia, having won the first leg of the internationally famous Tall Ships Race. As they sailed out to sea, there was not a cloud in the sky. But by midnight the weather had changed and the seas became violent.Just 80 miles from Bermuda, things took a turn for the worse â “ the ship lurched and water poured in through the wide-open hatches. In 40 seconds the Marques had vanished. Of the 28 people on board, 19 were lost: crew and passengers, hailing from Britain, Canada, the US and the Caribbean. Among the missing was Shirley Cooklinâ ™s 18-year-old son Ben.Driven to seek answers, Shirley finds only dead ends and denials. She begins to wonder â “ what if this was not a freak accident caused by the wind? What if the tragedy was the result of a gross act of negligence? And why is the Thatcher government so interested in the incident?This is the riveting true story of one motherâ ™s lifelong search for justice.
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Blown By The Same Wind - John Straley
Things in the sleepy fishing town of Cold Storage, Alaska, are changing. It s the summer of 1968; the men are wearing their hair long, the Vietnam War is at its height, and multiple assassinations have gripped the country. But some things remain the same. Ellie s bar is still the place to catch up on the town gossip, and there s a lot to talk about, from the boys who have returned from the war (and the ones who haven t), to the robberies that are plaguing the locals, to the new guy in town: a famous monk from Kentucky. Ellie, herself a fugitive of sorts, is curious about this Brother Louis, and worries about his motives, but he seems harmless enough. However, when a handful of other outsiders arrive to town and start poking around the bar and asking questions, Ellie begins to have reservations. Have they followed this mysterious monk, rumoured to be the famous author Thomas Merton, to Cold Storage? And what is it that they want, particularly the inept FBI agent with the strange name: Boston Corbett? Inspired by assassination conspiracy theories, the life of Thomas Merton, and the changing tide of the 60s, Blown by the Same Wind is a coming-of-age story for the town of Cold Storage itself.
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Gone with the Wind (1847498604)
Kniha - autor Margaret Mitchell, 992 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The pampered daughter of a wealthy Georgian plantation owner of Irish descent, sixteen-year-old Scarlett O'Hara soon realizes that young men can't resist her charms, despite her forthright manners and her refusal to embrace her mother's ladylike ways. Her romantic intrigues lead her to an early marriage, but when the war between the Union and the Southern States breaks out and she is left a young widow, Scarlett's life is turned upside down, and she finds herself embroiled, together with the world surrounding her, in a long struggle for survival. Both a coming-of-age tale and a historical epic, Gone with the Wind is regarded as one of the great American novels, and is perhaps one of the most popular stories in the Western canon. Famously inspiring the iconic 1939 Oscar-winning film starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, it is Margaret Mitchell's only published novel, and a...
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The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón
THE MODERN CLASSIC: OVER 20 MILLION COPIES SOLDA Sunday Times bestseller and a Richard Judy book club pick The real deal: one gorgeous read Stephen King This book will change your life. An instant classic Daily Telegraph A book lover s dream The Times Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the Cemetery of Lost Books , a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles that have long gone out of print. To this library, a man brings his 10-year-old son Daniel one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book from the shelves and pulls out The Shadow of the Wind by Julian Carax.But as he grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. Then, one night, as he is wandering the old streets once more, Daniel is approached by a figure who reminds him of a character from the book, a character who turns out to be the devil. This man is tracking down every last copy of Carax s work in order to burn them. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind... Marvellous Sunday Times A hymn of praise to all the joys of reading Independent Gripping and instantly atmospheric Mail on Sunday Irresistibly readable Guardian Diabolically good Elle
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Gone with the Wind - Mitchell Margaret
The pampered daughter of a wealthy Georgian plantation owner of Irish descent, sixteen-year-old Scarlett O Hara soon realizes that young men can t resist her charms, despite her forthright manners and her refusal to embrace her mother s ladylike ways. Her romantic intrigues lead her to an early marriage, but when the war between the Union and the Southern States breaks out and she is left a young widow, Scarlett s life is turned upside down, and she finds herself embroiled, together with the world surrounding her, in a long struggle for survival. Both a coming-of-age tale and a historical epic, Gone with the Wind is regarded as one of the great American novels, and is perhaps one of the most popular stories in the Western canon. Famously inspiring the iconic 1939 Oscar-winning film starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, it is Margaret Mitchell s only published novel, and a living testament to the irrepressible resilience of the American spirit.
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The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss
I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.
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The Wind
Grand Master Ursula K. LeGuin has been recognised for almost fifty years as one of the most important writers in the SF field - and is likewise feted beyond the confines of the genre. The Wind s Twelve Quarters was her first collection and it brings together some of finest short fiction, including the Hugo Award-winning The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas , the Nebula Award-winning The Day Before the Revolution , and the Hugo-nominated Winter s King , which gave readers their first glimpse of the world later made famous in her Hugo- and Nebula-winning masterpiece The Left Hand of Darkness.
Objev podobné jako The Wind