chasing the shy town erika mcgann

New York Public Library, Best Children''s Books of 2024 ListSenan uses his binoculars to spy out the Shy Town, a sweet little place on a hill, with winding streets and red and yellow roofs. Senan calls it the Shy Town because it often hides and is hard to find. He tells his next-door friend Joshua about the Shy Town, and they set off, with Senan’s grandmother in a ramshackle wheelchair, to find this elusive place. Along the way they make friends with Paperboy. Who is, as you’d expect, a boy made of paper. With the help of a kruckle (a sort of Shy Town creature) that they meet on their journey, they find the Shy Town, only its real name is Perfection, because it is absolutely perfect.But all is not well in Perfection: the inhabitants are constantly worrying about making it more and more perfect. But since more perfect than perfect is an impossibility, they are constantly exhausted. What can Senan and friends do to save the kruckles from their obsession with perfection?

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Shy Town - Erika McGann

Lottie, Mia and Finn LOVE playing on the sand in their pirate ship – until it disappears! The children – and Biscuit the dog – search every inch of Branksea Island for their ship. Will they ever find who stole it?

Objev podobné jako Lottie and the Stolen Pirate Ship - Erika McGann

I’ve heard of a chickpea. I’ve had those for lunch. Is a peachick the same?Is it something you munch?Come on a hilarious adventure with these weird and zany creatures, from the author and illustrator ofStanding on One Leg Is Hard

Objev podobné jako What Is a Peachick? - Erika McGann

The story of Niamh and Oisín in Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth, is one of Ireland’s best-loved legends. A tale of love and heartbreak, it's beautifully retold and lavishly illustrated for young readers.

Objev podobné jako Tir na nOg - Erika McGann

A kind little puffling lives on Skellig Michael. She loves her cosy underground bed. But her smaller puffling friend is afraid of the dark and cannot sleep in his little burrow. The other animals of Skellig Michael want to help and share the reasons why they love the night-time. Can they convince puffling’s little friend to no longer be afraid?

Objev podobné jako It's Too Dark, Puffling - Erika McGann, Gerry Daly

Winner of the Scholastic Graphic Novel Award 2024Shortlisted for The Week Junior Children''s Book of the Year: Illustrated 2024Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with a VERY shy ghost and learn about the world outside and inside.Bumble and Snug are excited to show off their magic tricks at the Bugbopolis Talent Show together with their new friend, a little ghost. They''ll need to practise first, from pulling rabbits out of a hat to picking the right cards and levitating. There''s just one problem, the ghost turns invisible when she''s shy!When the little ghost gets overwhelmed and vanishes before they can begin their act, Bumble and Snug will have to save the show. But there are other obstacles to overcome too - and it starts with a falling stage! Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost is a story about being shy, friendship, magic tricks and a disaster or two!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.

Objev podobné jako Bumble and Snug and the Shy Ghost - Mark Bradley

Late one evening the telephone rings, and on the line is a stranger. They tell you that your nine-year-old son gave them your number. Your heart stops. You tell them that your son has been dead for almost 20 years. They know this, they say. He wants you to come and see him.Ghosts. Poltergeists. Psychic powers.What do you do when reality begins to fray around you? Where do you go when science cannot explain your experiences? The Society for Psychical Research was founded to tackle these very questions and to shine light on the shadowy world of the supernatural. Distinguished members have included prime ministers and Nobel Prize-winning scientists.But the most prolific of all the SPR's paranormal investigators was a young British naval officer named Tony Cornell. A rationalist and a sceptic he became haunted by a wartime encounter in India that changed everything . Between 1950 and 2010 he became perhaps the world's most prolific investigator of psychic phenomena and paranormal events. Alongside his colleague, the psychologist Alan Gauld, they combined the roles of detectives, exorcists and psychiatrists, returning time and again to the unsettling spaces that exist on the very periphery of our tidy, rational lives: Ghosts. Poltergeists. Psychic powers.Drawing on a previously untapped archive of Cornell's case files, which survive as a unique repository of encounters reported by ordinary people, Chasing the Dark is the compelling story of our relationship with the supernatural. What do these atmospheric and often chilling cases teach us about who we are, and the anxieties that consume us? And why do the dead still find ways to make themselves known?

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Dark - Ben Machell

From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy.''A tale full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food and romance. A winning recipe!'' Katie Fforde-----A summer escape she''ll never forget . . .Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents'' house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna''s mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home. But she''s shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can''t bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over! Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams?Perfect escapism from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and The Honey Farm on the Hill.Readers have fallen sure with Chasing the Italian Dream''The perfect escape''''This book is like summer on a page''''I loved getting whisked away to Italy''

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Italian Dream - Jo Thomas

After a successful career on Wall Street, the Catskill Mountains beckoned. In Chasing the Grid, author Kenneth Posner, a seasoned corporate worker and intrepid but non-elite runner, sets out after an ultra-distance mountain-running record which nearly destroys him. Along the way, he stumbles upon an obscure peak-bagging tradition known as the ''Grid,'' which becomes his new obsession. The Grid is a project where a determined athlete must run and climb a list of peaks in every month of the year, the purpose being to get to know the mountains intimately, in every season. For New York''s Catskill Mountains, where this story takes place, the formula requires more than 400 separate ascents. For Posner, the Grid turns out to be not just another running challenge; it''s a pilgrimage. It offers a retreat from the spirit of modern running, often reduced to a one-dimensional activity driven by ego and moderated by clocks, in favour of how our ancestors moved through nature in days gone by - purposefully, patiently, and mindfully. Posner emerges from the experience as a radically different kind of runner - now running barefoot across trails and shirtless in the winter, leaving behind food, water, lights, navigational gear, and even bug spray. By following Posner in his quest to complete the Grid, readers will feel sandstone fragments under bare soles; pad across a bed of moss as luxurious as a Persian carpet; squelch with him through cool black boreal mud; dance across snow and ice; and participate in discoveries about the passage of time, the energy of nature, and the sense of self.

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Grid - Kenneth Posner

The full story of how our relationship with light shapes our health, productivity and mood.''A sparkling and illuminating study, one of those rare books that could genuinely improve your life'' Sunday Times''Life changing'' Daily Mail''Fascinating and readable ... Geddes''s lovely book will fill you with longing!'' The TimesSince the dawn of time, humans have worshipped the sun. And with good reason. Our biology is set up to work in partnership with it. From our sleep cycles to our immune systems and our mental health, access to sunlight is crucial for living a happy and fulfilling life. New research suggests that our sun exposure over a lifetime - even before we were born - may shape our risk of developing a range of different illnesses, from depression to diabetes.Bursting with cutting-edge science and eye-opening advice, Chasing the Sun explores the extraordinary significance of sunlight, from ancient solstice celebrations to modern sleep labs, and from the unexpected health benefits of sun exposure to what the Amish know about sleep that the rest of us don''t.As more of us move into light-polluted cities, spending our days in dim offices and our evenings watching brightly lit screens, we are in danger of losing something vital: our connection to the star that gave us life. It''s a loss that could have far-reaching consequences that we''re only just beginning to grasp.

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Sun - Linda Geddes

The acclaimed NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling novel of small-town evil that ''is genuinely chilling and something brand-new and exciting'' (Stephen King) and ''unforgettable'' (Harlan Coben).Summer 1988: the mutilated bodies of several missing girls are discovered in a small Maryland town.Rumour spreads that the evil stalking local teens is not entirely human. But law enforcement and members of the FBI are sure a serial killer is playing games with them.Now recent college graduate Richard Chizmar returns to his hometown to write a personal account of the killer''s reign. And what he discovers will haunt him for years to come . . .''Chasing the Boogeyman does what true crime so often cannot: it offers both chills and a satisfying conclusion'' - Stephen King''Brilliant . . . absolutely fascinating, totally compelling and immensely poignant. I dare you not to finish it in one sitting. This one will stay with me!'' - C. J. Tudor''Unforgettable'' - Harlan Coben

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Boogeyman - Richard Chizmar

THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight" Malorie BlackmanA brilliantly original, award-winning Halloween story perfect for children aged 3-5 who love friendly monsters and ghost stories, with gentle themes of shyness, courage, finding confidence, overcoming loneliness and being true to yourself. Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter: “Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party…”With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of friendship and courage. “Terrific illustrations.” The Irish Independent“This sweet and spooky tale of friendship makes a quirky Halloween pick.” Bookseller

Objev podobné jako Gustavo, the Shy Ghost - Flavia Z. Drago

The final book of the smash-hit Wayward Pines trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter, Recursion, and UpgradeWhat's inside was a nightmare. What's outside is a thousand times worse. Welcome to Wayward Pines, the last town.Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrived in Wayward Pines, Idaho, three weeks ago. In this town, people are told who to marry, where to live, where to work. No one is allowed to leave; even asking questions can get you killed.But Ethan has discovered the astonishing secret of what lies beyond the electrified fence that surrounds Wayward Pines and protects it from the terrifying world beyond. And now that secret is about to come storming through the fence to wipe out this last, fragile remnant of humanity. The Last Town at last pitches Ethan Burke and his fellow residents into all-out war against the forces outside the town's gates - and in doing so delivers every bit the riotously horrific, breathlessly action-packed conclusion that the Wayward Pines trilogy deserves.

Objev podobné jako The Last Town - Blake Crouch

*Winner of Best Picture Book at the Diverse Book Award 2024*''A thoughtful, profound, important book'' Irish Independent''A realistic but hopeful look at two children''s emigration'' Publishers WeeklyPowerful and timely, To The Other Side explores the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.A young boy and his older sister have left home to play a game. To win, she tells him, they must travel across endless lands together and make it to the finish line.Each child imagines what might be waiting for them across the border: A spotted dog? Ice cream! Or maybe a new school. But the journey is difficult, and the monsters are more real than they imagined.And when it no longer feels like a game, the two children must still find a way to forge ahead, and reach the other side.A stunning, symbolic and emotionally rich picture book about the spirit and strength it takes to leave your home behind. Beautifully brought to life by award-winning author-illustrator Erika Meza.Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, the Jhalek Prize, the Diverse Book Awards, the Inclusive Books for Children Award and the Little Rebels Award, and selected by Empathy Lab for The 2024 Read for Empathy Collection.Praise''One of the best picture books I''ve read in recent memory'' Steve Antony''Perceptive and exquisitely illustrated'' Flavia Z. Drago''Beautiful. Beautifully illustrated. Beautifully told'' Jarvis ''An incredible book'' Mark Bradley''Simply impeccable'' Steven Lenton''An instant classic'' Celine Kiernan

Objev podobné jako To The Other Side - Erika Meza

Welcome back to Dead Broke, Colorado. Where the latest discovery—a giant boulder of zinc—ignites a kill-crazy war that rocks the Rockies to their core . . .Ever since the silver market crashed, the mining town of Dead Broke has been awfully quiet. The local marshal—legendary gunman Duncan “Mick” MacMicking—doesn’t have much to do besides outshoot the occasional greenhorn looking to challenge him. But all this peace and quiet is about to end. Mayor Nugget has unearthed a mineral to rival his famous “Hope Diamond of Silver.” He calls it the “Zinc of Zion,” a 1,776-pound boulder of pure zinc carbonate. And when he announces his discovery at the World’s Fair in Chicago, the quiet little boomtown of Dead Broke goes boom—again—with a vengeance . . . First, a mining expert from Germany shows up—with his eyes on the prize. Then, a reporter from Baltimore arrives—and ends up dead in one of the mines. It doesn’t take long for the town marshal and mayor to realize they’ve got a full-blown zinc war on their hands. Fueled by greed—and backed by gunpower—the German’s business proposition turns into a very hostile takeover. And then the German himself turns out to be a notorious outlaw with a long history of stealing whatever—and killing whoever—he wants. There’s just one thing stopping him from painting the whole town red: a gunfighting legend who happens to be the town marshal they call Mick . . .

Objev podobné jako Painting the Town Red - J.A. Johnstone, William W. Johnstone

A look back in time helps a sixth-grade class envision a greener, more sustainable future.When construction at Birch Elementary uncovers a time capsule buried by the school’s sixth-grade class in 1900 – the year the school was built! – Mr. Marons’s current sixth-grade class is fascinated to discover letters from the students among the artifacts inside. Each of the letters describes the marvels of innovation in the new building in one of four categories – electricity, plumbing, building or transportation. These letters inspire an intriguing science assignment for the students: Come up with a prediction, related to one of the categories, for how the school will become more energy efficient by 2100! Award-winning nonfiction author Erica Fyvie uses stories from the past to pique readers’ interest in the importance of living sustainably. Her innovative cross-curricular approach combines science, technology and history, while also examining the human aspects of innovation. The four predictions presented by the students cover everything from new power sources and water conservation practices to energy-efficient construction and zero-fuel modes of transportation. Award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie’s comics-style illustrations, with sepia tones used for the scenes in 1900, provide a creative, engaging, highly visual way of exploring these topics. The book includes sidebars throughout that describe real-life examples of famous time capsules, plus tips on how to create a personal, family or classroom time capsule. A glossary, suggested resources and an index are also included.

Objev podobné jako The Sustainable School - Erica Fyvie

*Winner of Best Picture Book at the Diverse Book Award 2024*A powerful and timely story, exploring the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding. A young boy and his older sister have left home to play a game. To win, she tells him, they must travel across endless lands together and make it to the finish line.Children they meet along the way imagine what might be waiting for them across the border: A spotted dog? Ice cream! Or maybe a new school. But the journey is difficult, and the monsters are more real than they imagined.And when it no longer feels like a game, the two children must still find a way to forge ahead, and reach the other side.Beautifully brought to life by author-illustrator Erika Meza, this is a symbolic and emotionally rich picture book about the spirit and strength it takes to leave your home behind. Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal, the Jhalek Prize, the Diverse Book Awards, the Inclusive Books for Children Award and the Little Rebels Award, and selected by Empathy Lab for The 2024 Read for Empathy Collection.

Objev podobné jako To The Other Side - Erika Meza

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.The Monster Carnival is a busy place. Dot wants to join in with the other monsters’ games, but when Macy and Lucian ask her to play, she always says no as she is too shy and anxious. Until one day, Macy and Lucian have a problem that only Dot can help with …Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

Objev podobné jako The Shy Monster - Kathy Webb

Hamish Brown, who occupies a special place as a Scottish writer and traveller, turns his wealth of experience into captivating narratives of fascinating people and places; sometimes serious, at times laugh aloud in this new volume. Chasing the Dreams is a companion to Walking the Song.

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Dreams - Hamish Brown

Erica Hesketh’s debut collection In the Lily Room tells a story of early motherhood. It examines a new mother’s journey through mental illness, her relationships with her body, her baby and other people, and the often surreal landscape of mothering, against a backdrop of a changing and uncertain world.A dreamlike birth sequence full of eels, foxes and floodwater empties onto a London postnatal ward, where reality sets in. Rudderless and anxious, the new mother writes notes to herself, joins support groups and tries medication. She climbs into myth and prayer, nightmare and song, criss-crossing her neighbourhood with a pram, until she starts to feel better. Hesketh''s poems speak of the many things motherhood can mean, the structures it is made to fit inside. Clear-eyed and full of hard-won love, this a story of one of the most common experiences there is, told in a dazzlingly original way.

Objev podobné jako In The Lily Room - Erica Hesketh

Jednoduché dámské tričko Roxy CHASING THE WAVE s krátkým rukáve využijete na běžné denní nošení do práce či do školy. Díky jeho střihu Vám skvěle padne.

Objev podobné jako Roxy CHASING THE WAVE Dámské tričko, bílá, velikost

Catrice MIDNIGHT SUN, 30 ml, Bronzery pro ženy, Rozjasněte svoji pleť zlatavým nádechem s tekutým bronzerem od Catrice! Tekutý bronzer pro rozjasnění pleti Catrice MIDNIGHT SUN Chasing the Sunshine je dokonalým pomocníkem pro vytvoření sluncem políbeného looku. Jeho lehká textury snadno splyne s pokožkou a dodá jí zdravý nádech. Díky univerzálnímu odstínu je ideální volbou pro všechny, kdo chtějí své líčení povýšit na novou úroveň. Můžete jej využít nejen jako rozjasňovač na lícní kosti, ale i jako bronzer pro zvýraznění kontur obličeje. Hodí se jak pro běžné denní líčení, tak pro zvláštní příležitosti – vždy dodá vaší pleti jiskru a přirozený lesk. Pečlivé složení navíc zanechá vaši pokožku hebkou a hydratovanou. Vlastnosti: dodává pleti zlatavý, rozjasněný efekt snadno se nanáší a dokonale splyne s pokožkou vhodný jako rozjasňovač i bronzer lehká textura nezatěžuje pleť všestranné využití pro denní i večerní líčení pečuje o pokožku a zanechává ji hebkou Složení: glycerin - hydratuje a zvláčňuje pleť perleťové pigmenty - vytvářejí rozjasňující efekt výtažky z rostlin - dodávají pleti přírodní péči Jak používat: Aplikujte menší množství tekutého bronzeru Catrice MIDNIGHT SUN na lícní kosti, hrany nosu či čelo a jemně jej rozetřete pomocí konečků prstů nebo štětce. Chcete-li zvýraznit kontury obličeje, naneste jej podél lícních kostí nebo čelistní linie. Pro sjednocený look je možné smíchat kapku bronzeru s denním krémem nebo make-upem. Notino tip: Pro dosažení dokonalého letního vzhledu zkombinujte bronzer Catrice MIDNIGHT SUN s oblíbeným setting sprejem této značky. Zvýšíte tím výdrž líčení a zajistíte dokonale svěží look po celý den.

Objev podobné jako Catrice MIDNIGHT SUN tekutý bronzer pro rozjasnění pleti odstín C01 Chasing the Sunshine 30 ml

Jednoduché dámské tričko Roxy CHASING THE WAVE s krátkým rukáve využijete na běžné denní nošení do práce či do školy. Díky jeho střihu Vám skvěle padne.

Objev podobné jako Roxy CHASING THE WAVE Dámské tričko, lososová, velikost

Jednoduché dámské tričko Roxy CHASING THE WAVE s krátkým rukáve využijete na běžné denní nošení do práce či do školy. Díky jeho střihu Vám skvěle padne.

Objev podobné jako Roxy CHASING THE WAVE Dámské tričko, lososová, velikost

Jednoduché dámské tričko Roxy CHASING THE WAVE s krátkým rukáve využijete na běžné denní nošení do práce či do školy. Díky jeho střihu Vám skvěle padne.

Objev podobné jako Roxy CHASING THE WAVE Dámské tričko, lososová, velikost

Jednoduché dámské tričko Roxy CHASING THE WAVE s krátkým rukáve využijete na běžné denní nošení do práce či do školy. Díky jeho střihu Vám skvěle padne.

Objev podobné jako Roxy CHASING THE WAVE Dámské tričko, bílá, velikost

Folks, life is beautiful! Bring on the drinks, I'm sticking around till I'm ninety! Do you hear?'A young boy grows up in a sleepy Czech community where little changes. His raucous, mischievous Uncle Pepin came to stay with the family years ago, and never left. But the outside world is encroaching on their close-knit town - first in the shape of German occupiers, and then with the new Communist order. Elegiac and moving, Bohumil Hrabal's gem-like portrayal of the passing of an age is filled with wit, life and tenderness. 'What is unique about Hrabal is his capacity for joy' Milan Kundera'Even in a town where nothing happens, Hrabal's meticulous and exuberant fascination with the human voice insists that, as long as there's still breath in a body, life is endlessly eventful' Independent.

Objev podobné jako The Little Town Where Time Stood Still - Bohumil Hrabal

A photographer and his son are searching for a creature many talk about but few have ever seen … the Fog Town moose!They look high. They look low. But the town is foggy and the moose is an expert at hiding in plain sight.Will they manage to photograph the missing moose before it''s time to catch the train home?Sparkling with wit and quirkiness, this charming picture book story, with universally appealing search-and-find elements, will capture the imagination of children and adults alike! It will remind adults that while they think they know everything, children often know better!

Objev podobné jako The Hunt for the Fog Town Moose - Stefania Aldana Trujillo

''I thoroughly enjoyed this from start to finish'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Entertaining, compelling and gripping. Highly recommended'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If I could give this book more than five stars I would'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Dr. Spilsbury and the Camden Town Killer is the first in an exciting new historical mystery series, featuring legendary forensic pathologist Sir Bernard Henry Spilsbury London, 1920. There''s a killer on the streets of Camden Town, and no woman is safe.When a woman''s body is dragged from the Regent''s Canal on a freezing January night, eminent forensic pathologist and criminal sleuth Dr Bernard Spilsbury immediately detects foul play. And when a second woman washes up dead under similar circumstances, police realise they are looking for a dangerous predator. Is someone luring lonely spinsters to their deaths through a newspaper Lonely Hearts column? And can they be stopped before they strike again? With time against them, there''s only one thing the police can do... Send for Dr Spilsbury!

Objev podobné jako Dr. Spilsbury and the Camden Town Killer - D.L. Douglas

THE DEBUT THRILLER IN THE BESTSELLING DAVID RAKER MISSING PERSONS SERIES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF MO HAYDER, LINWOOD BARCLAY AND MICHAEL CONNELLYOne year ago, Alex Towne''s body was found.One month ago, his mother saw him on the street.One week ago, David Raker agreed to look for him.Now he wishes he hadn''t.Mary Towne''s son, Alex, went missing six years ago. Five years later he finally turned up - as a corpse in a car wreck. Missing persons investigator David Raker doesn''t want the work: it''s clearly a sad but hopeless case of mistaken identity brought to him by a woman unable to let go of her son. But haunted by a loss of his own, Raker reluctantly agrees.Big mistake. For as he digs deeper, he discovers that Alex''s life was not the innocent one his mother believed. Buried in his past are secrets that were never meant to be found - and dark, dangerous men willing to kill to protect them. Soon Raker will discover that there are things far worse than death . . .Praise for Tim Weaver:''Weaver has delivered another cracking crime thriller'' Daily Mail''I couldn''t put it down'' The Sun''Weaver''s books get better each time - tense, complex, written with flair as well as care'' Guardian''The reader is educated as well as entertained, enthralled and intrigued. David Raker is a most complex and engaging investigator, each case leaving its mark on his soul, and ours'' Sunday Times bestselling author Liz Nugent

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Dead - Tim Weaver

What happens when the news gets into your dreams and unravels the work of the day? When you feel homesick, especially when you are at home? What happens when the future tracks you down and corners you? Who blinks first? The Infinite Town is a painful – and playful – mapping of public spaces and private places under assault. Exploring history, home, hurt, and hope in four interconnected sequences, Robinson’s search for the infinite possibilities of the everyday, of empathy and solidarity, leads to his most intricately structured and musical collection yet.

Objev podobné jako The Infinite Town - Mark Robinson

Welcome to the coziest house on the block—where misfits become family, magic lingers in the walls, and healing comes in the most unexpected forms.Iris Collins doesn’t believe in plans. As a self-declared chaos bunny with a track record of unfinished dreams, she’s never been the reliable one in the family. But when she inherits a quaint purple Victorian in the quirky town of St. Claire, she seizes the chance to start over—on her terms.Her grand idea? Turn the rambling house into a haven for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t quite belong. A cranky vampire with a secret past. A werewolf with anxiety. A ghost with unresolved issues. And maybe even a mysterious man from Iris’s past who seems too good to be true.What begins as a leap of faith quickly becomes something extraordinary: a chosen family built on kindness, second chances, and a little bit of everyday magic.Perfect for fans of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and Payback’s a Witch, this is a heartwarming standalone from Ann Aguirre’s beloved Fix-It Witches universe.If you’ve ever longed for a place to call home, this purple house is waiting for you.

Objev podobné jako The Only Purple House in Town - Ann Aguirre

What happens when you're snowed in on a mountain ranch with the one man you definitely should not be fantasizing about?I've always done what was expected of me. Layla Birch, the good girl. Forced to grow up too fast. To take care of everything myself. I had a plan.Only, I didn't count on him. Colton Wilder, the cowboy nearly twice my age. One who takes care of me, gives me a job, and makes my pulse thud harder every time he comes near.My ex-boyfriend's father.As the snow grows thicker and the tension builds between us, we're both inching closer to a line we shouldn't cross.Each day, it grows harder to resist the man who looks at me with longing in his eyes. It's tempting to forget about being the good girl for once.No one would find out. Would they?

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Wild - Rose Elliot

From the French Marian Keyes comes an uplifting novel of mothers and daughters, families and extraordinary friendships that will make you laugh and cry. For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica Henry and The Lido. ''The famous "Grimaldi touch" is a lightness of tone and style that takes your breath away'' Elle France ***A delightful slice of uplifting escapism*** CultureflyMaybe if she hadn''t lost her job, Anna would never have dreamed of being so impulsive.Or perhaps if Chloe wasn''t always having her heart broken, or if Lily was happy at school. But when Anna realises that her family is falling apart, only a grand, spontaneous gesture will do. Which is how Anna, Chloe and Lily find themselves squashed together in a campervan, on a mother-daughter road trip across Europe to reach the Northern Lights. The girls are horrified, but Anna is determined. This journey might just be their way back to each other. Readers fell in love with HOW TO FIND LOVE IN THE LITTLE THINGS:''Grimaldi will capture your heart'' ''A charming mixture of happy and sad'' ''A special book'' ''Fabulously glorious, funny and uplifting'' ''The perfect book to switch off with'' ''I devoured this novel''''Don''t miss this book. I loved every word - it''s an ode to life and love'' ''Fantastic, feel-good summer read'' ''A real delight that lingers in the head and heart''

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Stars - Virginie Grimaldi

"The Cotswold Town and Village Guide": The latest fully updated edition of the "Definitive Guide to Places of Interest in the Cotswolds" as the author says this is the result of my continuing love affair with the Cotswolds, an area that he has known for most of his life.

Objev podobné jako The Cotswolds Town and Village Guide - Peter Titchmarsh

* 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH AN UPDATED AFTERWORD BY THE AUTHOR *THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND INSPIRATION FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY''Screamingly addictive'' STEPHEN FRY''Superb ... Thrilling story-telling'' NAOMI KLEIN''A powerful contribution to an urgent debate'' GUARDIANWhat if everything we’ve been told about addiction is wrong? One of Johann Hari’s earliest memories is of trying to wake up one of his relatives and not being able to. As he grew older, he realised there was addiction in his family. Confused, he set out on a three-year, thirty-thousand mile journey to discover what really causes addiction – and how to solve it. Told through a series of gripping human stories, this book was the basis of a TED talk and animation that have been viewed more than twenty million times. It has transformed the global debate about addiction.

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Scream - Johann Hari

''Full of nail-biting adventure, interstellar conflict and then passion . . . keeps us guessing to the last'' - Sunday TimesA combination of Star Trek, Ten Things I Hate About You, and a murder mystery. What''s not to like?'' - Guardian''I walked over to him and took his hand . . . We were at the heart of our very own universe''Olivia and her twin brother, Aidan, are heading alone on their ship back to Earth following the virus that completely wiped out their crew, and their family in its entirety.Nathan''s ship is heading in the opposite direction, but on the journey it is attacked. Only a few survive.When their lives suddenly collide, Nathan and Olivia are instantly attracted to each other, deeply, completely head over heels.But not everyone is pleased. Surrounded by rumours, deception, even murder, is it possible to live out a happy-ever-after...?''The former Children''s Laureate is never afraid to tackle challenging issues . . . a thrilling love story'' - Mail on Sunday

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Stars - Malorie Blackman

Until it was pulled down, the Walled City was Hong Kong''s most foreboding territory. It was a lawless place, dominated by the Triads, and which the police hesitated to enter. Strangers were unwelcome. Drug smuggling and heroin addiction flourished, as did prostitution and pornography, extortion and fear.When Jackie Pullinger set sail from England in 1966 she had no idea that God was calling her to the Walled City. Yet, as she spoke of Jesus Christ, brutal Triad gangsters were converted, prostitutes quit, and Jackie discovered a new treatment for drug addiction: baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Dragon - Andrew Quicke, Jackie Pullinger

Dive deep into the natural world with this adventure-packed collection of investigations that invites kids to explore engaging science questions through hands-on discovery.Why learn indoors when the wild beckons? While classrooms and online platforms are vital, nothing beats the interaction of nature and science. Science in the Wild isn’t just about learning; It’s a journey to immerse yourself in the natural world, satisfying your curiosity with thrilling investigations like these: Stardust Seekers: Embark on a hunt for micrometeorites, space fragments that regularly fall to Earth.A Gooey Gathering: Use a century-old technique to discover nocturnal arthropod species and their unique behaviors in the dark.Sweet Sinkholes: Build a sinkhole model demonstrating the rapid changes in the Earth’s surface.Squirmy Decisions: Delve into earthworm behavior, observing their interactions in different environments.Minibeast Mansions: Build miniature habitats, understanding animal behavior in intricate ecosystems.Potato Pitfall: Observe creatures that have fallen into your trap of a decomposing potato.Through these and other captivating investigations, you’ll master inquiry skills vital to scientists. From manipulating materials and data collection to deciphering the intricate patterns of the wild, you’ll navigate through real-world experiments just like ecologists, meteorologists, geologists, physicists, and other specialists!Key features include: 52 Experiments: Engage in more than 50 immersive experiments, each designed with an essential question to ignite curiosity and deepen your understanding of the natural world.Instructional Photographs: Step-by-step instructional photographs guide you through each experiment, ensuring clarity and understanding at every stage.Science Breakdown: The investigations wrap up with a science overview, breaking down each activity’s concept and real-world context.Science for All: Explore the vast realm of science across Earth, Life, and Physical Science investigations, offering curious kids opportunities to explore multiple disciplines.Wild Connections: Each investigation or challenge relates to something truly wild, so check out the section labeled “Now, This Is Wild!” to see each wild and relevant connection!Science In The Wild isn’t your average science or nature book; it’s a gateway to the wilderness waiting to be explored as you engage with your world. Join this adventure and prepare to unlock a universe of wonder, excitement, and learning—one that begins as you step out your front door into the WILD!

Objev podobné jako Science in the Wild - Dr. Erica L. Colon

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE INSPIRATION FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY''Screamingly addictive'' STEPHEN FRY''Superb ... Thrilling story-telling'' NAOMI KLEIN''A powerful contribution to an urgent debate'' GUARDIANWhat if everything we’ve been told about addiction is wrong? One of Johann Hari’s earliest memories is of trying to wake up one of his relatives and not being able to. As he grew older, he realised there was addiction in his family. Confused, he set out on a three-year, thirty-thousand mile journey to discover what really causes addiction – and how to solve it. Told through a series of gripping human stories, this book was the basis of a TED talk and animation that have been viewed more than twenty million times. It has transformed the global debate about addiction.

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Scream - Johann Hari

One of the few RAF aircrew to play a central part in two of the Second World War’s most momentous events, the Battle of Britain and D-Day, Cyril ‘Frank’ Babbage was a survivor. If Babbage’s name was little known, his image shot to national prominence in late August 1940, briefly becoming the face of ‘The Few’.

Objev podobné jako The Shy Assassin - Air Marshal G. A. 'Black' Robertson

The National Gallery Companion Guide celebrates over 200 masterpieces from one of the finest art collections in the world. The reader is guided through the history of the Western European painting tradition, from the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, with engaging commentaries that illuminate each artist’s unique contribution.  This comprehensive, newly designed edition has been revised and expanded to feature recent acquisitions by Artemisia Gentileschi, Edgar Degas and Thomas Lawrence, alongside much-loved works by artists ranging from Leonardo and Raphael to Van Gogh and Picasso.

Objev podobné jako The National Gallery - Erika Langmuir

For many years war made Sierra Leone and Liberia too dangerous for outsiders to travel through. Facing down demons from his time in Africa as a journalist, Tim Butcher heads deep into this combat zone, encountering the devastation wrought by lawless militia, child soldiers, brutal violence, blood diamonds and masked figures who guard the spiritual secrets of remote jungle communities. On an epic journey that demands courage, doggedness and sheer luck, Butcher treks for 350 blistering miles through rainforest and malarial swamps to gain an extraordinary ground-level view of an overlooked region on the cusp of a remarkable recovery.

Objev podobné jako Chasing the Devil - Tim Butcher

No one knows why the crocodiles have come to Dullsville. They look different. They act differently. And worst of all? They love messy, sticky, colourful ice cream. Yuck!But one little boy knows differently, and when two naughty thieves arrive in Dullsville one night, the whole town sees how much Dullsville needs its two brave and loyal crocs . . . A strong message about embracing difference and rejecting prejudice, delivered with bags of charm and toothy crocodile humour.

Objev podobné jako When the Crocodiles Came to Town - Magda Brol

Lost in the mysterious town of Puzzlevale, mystery-mad Pandora will need to solve riddles, puzzles and brain-bending clues to be reunited with her parents. Can she and Detective Crow triumph . . . ?This is the launch of a new series and a ground-breaking example of interactive storytelling.

Objev podobné jako Pandora in Puzzlevale: The Secret Town (a Phoenix Comic Book) - Paul Duffield, Siobhan McKenna, Poqu

"A mesmerising trip across Central Asia . . . A fascinating travelogue" Financial TimesSHORTLISTED FOR EDWARD STANFORD/LONELY PLANET DEBUT TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR 2020An unforgettable journey through the former Soviet Republics, by a prizewinning author of international reportageErika Fatland takes the reader on a journey that is unknown to even the most seasoned globetrotter. The five former Soviet Republics'' Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan all became independent when the Soviet Union fell apart in 1991. How have these countries developed since then?In the Kyrgyzstani villages Erika Fatland meets victims of the widely known tradition of bride snatching; she visits the huge and desolate Polygon in Kazakhstan where the Soviet Union tested explosions of nuclear bombs; she meets Chinese shrimp gatherers on the banks of the dried out Aral Sea and she witnesses the fall of a dictator. She travels incognito through Turkmenistan, a country that is closed to journalists. She meets exhausted human rights activists in Kazakhstan, survivors from the massacre in Osh in 2010, German Menonites that found paradise on the Kyrgyzstani plains 200 years ago. During her travels, she observes how ancient customs clash with gas production and she witnesses the underlying conflicts between ethnic Russians and the majority in a country that is slowly building its future in Nationalist colours.In these countries, that used to be the furthest border of the Soviet Union, life follows another pace of time. Amidst the treasures of Samarkand and the bleakness of Soviet architecture, Erika Fatland moves with her openness towards the people and the landscapes around her. A rare and unforgettable travelogue.Translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson

Objev podobné jako Sovietistan - Erika Fatland

It''s a new school year with the same old problems: the school is going to run out of money! A local engineering competition might just keep them funded for another year. Can Millie and her friends Pearl and Halinka invent a way out of the mess? With some guidance from their eccentric headmistress Miss Bunsen, anything seems possible.

Objev podobné jako If the Hat Fits - Erica-Jane Waters

The second novel from the award-winning author of international bestseller WAKE, picked as a Guardian Book of the Year in 2022.Gemma Guillory has lived in Rainier her entire life. She knows the tiny town''s ins and outs like the back of her hand, the people like they are her family, their quirks as if they were her own.She knows her once charming town is now remembered for one reason, and one reason only. That three innocent people died. That the last stop on the Rainier Ripper''s trail of deaths fifteen years ago was her innocuous little tea shop. She knows that the consequences of catching the Ripper still haunt her policeman husband and their marriage to this day and that some of her neighbours are desperate - desperate enough to welcome a dark tourism company keen to cash in on Rainier''s reputation as the murder town.When the tour operator is killed by a Ripper copycat on Gemma''s doorstep, the unease that has lurked quietly in the original killer''s wake turns to foreboding, and she''s drawn into the investigation. Unbeknownst to her, so is a prisoner named Lane Holland.Gemma knows her town. She knows her people. Doesn''t she?PRAISE FOR WAKE:''Politically savvy, cleverly plotted . . . the kind of book that invites the ravenous language of binge reading: compulsive, propulsive, addictive'' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW''It is hard to believe WAKE is a first novel. Plot, pacing and characterisation are so finely judged that it feels more like the work of a past master'' THE TIMES''So plausible and terrifying, it stays with you'' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN''S WEEKLY''Outstanding . . . This is both a well-plotted, gripping mystery and a sensitive exploration of the aftermath of trauma'' THE GUARDIAN

Objev podobné jako Murder Town - Shelley Burr

*Winner of the Crime Writers'' Association New Blood Dagger Award 2023*Twelve year-old Esther Bianchi disappears on her way home from school in the small town of Durton – and the truth will not come easily. Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor is an atmospheric crime novel set in rural Australia.''A heart-wrenching mystery'' – Jane Harper, author of The Dry''A stunning debut'' - Ann CleevesTHE DETECTIVEAs the community is thrown into a state of grief and suspicion, Detective Sergeant Sarah Michaels begins her investigation into the disappearance of Esther Bianchi. She questions those who knew the girl, attempting to unpick the secrets which bind them together.THE MOTHERThe girl’s mother, Constance, believes that her daughter going missing is the worst thing that can happen to her. But as the search for Esther develops, she learns that things can always get worse.THE FRIENDSRonnie is Esther’s best friend and is determined to bring her home. So when her classmate Lewis tells her that he saw Esther with a strange man at the creek the afternoon she went missing, Ronnie feels she is one step closer to finding her. But why is Lewis refusing to speak to the police?And who else is keeping quiet about what happened to Esther?Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor is perfect for fans of Jane Harper''s The Dry and Chris Whitaker''s We Begin at the End.''I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough'' – Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End''A powerful story, shot through with moments of horror and tenderness'' – The Times''Dirt Town deserves its praise'' – Guardian

Objev podobné jako Dirt Town - Hayley Scrivenor

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about noises, colours, and objects in the busy town!Introducing My First Busy Town, an adorable tabbed board book for babies featuring a busy town for them to explore.This engaging tabbed book is packed with bright and colourful pictures to get your little ones thinking and talking. Clear labels accompany the objects so your little one can sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play This busy board book for babies offers: - 13 picture tabs allowing little hands to easily turn each page to a different scene on each one.- A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers.- Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3 year olds.Exciting picture tabs and fun questions encourage little ones to explore every page and spot things on every page. Babies and toddlers will enjoy choosing something to play on in the playground, making the noise of a fire engine, pointing to red foods at the supermarket, and flapping their arms like a parrot at the zoo! This interactive book is perfect for you and your child to read together, and helps children develop speaking, listening, and observation skills.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?There’s so much more to explore and love with DK’s My First series. Discover new topics, people, and places to keep them entertained time and time again. Discover all the colours of the rainbow with My First Colours, meet playful puppies and cuddly kittens with My First Animals, and have a fabulous time on the farm with My First Farm.

Objev podobné jako My First Busy Town: Let's Get Going! - DK