christmas with the chrystals other stories noel streatfeild

Christmas with the Chrystals & Other Stories - Noel Streatfeild

Christmas with the Chrystals is a gorgeous short story about how an influx of cheery young cousins at Christmas warms the heart of a haughty grandmother and lights up her chilly home. This very special Yuletide story is accompanied by several Streatfeild Christmas extracts from her many children''s novels, including an (almost) never-before-seen sequel chapter to her bestseller Ballet Shoes. There are also recollections of the author''s own childhood Christmases (taken from the Noel Streatfeild Christmas Holiday Book).

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Runnin' with the Devil - Joey Layden, Noel Monk

The manager who shepherded Van Halen from obscurity to rock stardom goes behind the scenes to tell the complete, unadulterated story of David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, and the legendary band that changed rock music.Van Halen’s rise in the 1980s was one of the most thrilling the music world had ever seen—their mythos an epic party, a sweaty, sexy, never-ending rock extravaganza. During this unparalleled run of success, debauchery, and drama, no one was closer to the band than Noel Monk. A man who’d worked with some of rock’s biggest and most notorious names, Monk spent seven years with Van Halen, serving first as their tour manger then as their personal manager until 1985, when both he and David Lee Roth exited as controversy, backstabbing, and disappointment consumed the band.Throughout Van Halen’s meteoric rise and abrupt halt, this confidant, fixer, friend, and promoter saw it all and lived to tell. Now, for the first time, he shares the most outrageous escapades—from their coming of age to their most shocking behavior on the road; from Eddie’s courtship and high profile wedding to Valerie Bertinelli to the incredible drug use which would ultimately lead to everyone’s demise. Sharing never-before-told stories, Monk ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas with the Queen - Heather Webberová, Hazel Gaynor

Curl up this winter with a heart-warming Christmas romance for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey!''A page-turning festive read, full of will they/won''t they romance, intriguing glimpses of royal life behind palace doors, and inspiring culinary treats. As delicious as a Christmas pudding topped with flaming brandy and lashings of cream'' Gill Paul************************************December 1952As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to deliver her first Christmas speech, staff work behind the scenes to get ready for the festivities at Sandringham Estate. Among them are Jack and Olive – old friends who are surprised to be reunited after seven years apart.While Olive works for the BBC reporting on the royal family, and Jack is employed in the queen’s kitchens, their bond deepens – until a secret threatens to tear them apart. When the truth comes to light, it could change Olive and Jack''s lives forever.But maybe Christmas has one last gift to deliver…Readers love Christmas with the Queen!:‘Oh what a gorgeous read… full of warmth and love and nostalgia’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘So well researched you almost feel like you are with the Queen’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book from the very first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Jack and Olive were both wonderfully real and complex, they leapt ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas with the Teashop Girls - Elaine Everest

Set in Margate during WW2, Christmas with the Teashop Girls is a heartwarming and moving story of wartime love, bravery and hope. From the bestselling author of the Woolworths series, Elaine Everest.It is late 1940 and the war feels closer to home than ever for Rose Neville and her staff at the Lyon’s Teashop in Margate. The worry of rationing hangs overhead as the Nippies do their best to provide a happy smile and a hot cup of tea for their customers. When a heavy bombing raid targets the Kent coastline, Lyon’s is badly hit, throwing the future of the cafe into jeopardy.The light in Rose’s life is her dashing fiancé Capt. Ben Hargreaves and planning their Christmas Eve wedding. But she must also plan to take two new step-daughters into her life and get on the right side of her wealthy mother-in-law, Lady Diana. Is Rose ready to become a mother so soon?When Rose’s half-sister Eileen makes contact, it seems that Rose’s dreams of having a sibling are coming true at long last. But her friends begin to suspect that something is not right between Eileen and her husband: just what are they hiding?As the Christmas Eve wedding draws ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas with the Teashop Girls - Elaine Everest

Christmas with the Teashop Girls is a heartwarming and moving story of wartime love, bravery and hope, by the bestselling author of the Woolworths series, Elaine Everest.It is late 1940 and the war feels closer to home than ever for Rose Neville and her staff at the Lyon’s Teashop in Margate. The worry of rationing hangs overhead as the Nippies do their best to provide a happy smile and a hot cup of tea for their customers. When a heavy bombing raid targets the Kent coastline, Lyon’s is badly hit, throwing the future of the cafe into jeopardy.The light in Rose’s life is her dashing fiancé Capt. Ben Hargreaves and planning their Christmas Eve wedding. But she must also plan to take two new step-daughters into her life and get on the right side of her wealthy mother-in-law, Lady Diana. Is Rose ready to become a mother so soon? When Rose’s half-sister Eileen makes contact, it seems that Rose’s dreams of having a sibling are coming true at long last. But her friends begin to suspect that something is not right between Eileen and her husband: just what are they hiding?As the Christmas Eve wedding draws near, the bombings intensify ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas With The Wartime Midwives - Daisy Styles

The heartwarming and uplifting new Wartime Midwives novel perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Nancy Revell''A rousing tale of integrity and heroism, and an endearing story of a group of women working together'' WOMAN__________Cumbria, 1944: as Christmas comes to Mary Vale, mothers and midwives alike seek a miracle . . .Newly trained midwife Libby is forced to work in the neighbouring villages as well as at the Mother and Baby Home, trying her best to help the many desperate new mums.Meanwhile, Margaret arrives at Mary Vale heartbroken after losing her man and facing having a child alone.Yet it isn''t long before Libby and Margaret discover someone with bigger problems. Beth, along with her young children and desperately ill husband, face eviction from their home just before Christmas.As time starts to run out, so does her hope.But can Libby and Margaret save Beth and her family with a quick-witted plan and some festive magic?After all, it''s Christmas . . . and a time for miracles.__________Praise for Daisy Styles''An absolute joy to read'' Kate Thompson''Will tug at the heart strings of readers everywhere!'' Fiona Ford ''Truly endearing characters'' Annie Murray

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Christmas with the Savages - Mary Clive

An ideal stocking-filler for Christmas - CHRISTMAS WITH THE SAVAGES by Mary Clive is based on real events and people. It is the story of a small girl''s Christmas holiday in a large Edwardian country house is effortlessly funny. At Tamerlane Hall, Evelyn finds a horde of children: the gentle Glens, the plaintive Howliboos, and above all, the uninhibited Savages. They are controlled - or not - by a host of parents, supernumerary Uncles and Aunts, Nannies and nursery-maids. Evelyn survives the Christmas festivities - just - returning home none too soon! Seen through the eyes of a prim little eight-year-old, this is an amusing and touching account of a childhood a hundred years ago.

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Christmas with the Shipyard Girls - Revell Nancy

___________________________THE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIESSunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching, and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises...Against all odds, Polly''s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she''s always dreamed of.Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard''s production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way.And head welder Rosie''s little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying?Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas.___________________________Praise for the Shipyard Girls series:''Rhe author is one to watch'' Sun''A brilliant read'' Take a Break''Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages'' Woman''Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!'' Northern Echo

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Christmas with the Bomb Girls - Daisy Styles

Cosy up with the heartwarming and festive wartime story of a group of women finding joy in troubled times, from the beloved Bomb Girls series''It made me smile and it made me cry'' 5***** Reader Review ''An absolute joy to read'' Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Homefront Girls''Wonderful writing which brought history alive'' 5***** Reader Review _________ In times of trouble, can wishes come true? . . . A factory floor might not be their first choice of a place to spend Christmas but pulling together and making do is exactly where the Bomb Girls shine. Gladys, back from singing for the troops in Europe, quietly takes her place on the cordite line. Her old friends are determined to bring back her spark while they work hard to help their country. But what dark secret lies in Gladys''s heart?Will the girls see out another year in a country at war?And, if everyone does their bit, despite the worry, pain and toil, will the Bomb Girls be able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas for all? _________ ''A cracking story with truly endearing characters'' Annie Murray, bestselling author of Now the War is Over ''What a page turner'' 5***** ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas with the Cornish Girls - Betty Walker

The second heartwarming book in the Cornish Girls saga series perfect for fans of Ginny Bell and Elaine Everest1941. The bombs still fall, but in St. Ives Christmas is finally approaching for the Cornish Girls…With the war ongoing, Lily is feeling anything but festive. That is, until Eva asks if she’ll join her in working at an officers’ convalescent home, lifting her spirits no end.Eva came to St. Ives to be near the man who almost gave his life to protect hers. But will the wounded pilot ever help to heal himself by opening his heart to love?Rose suspects the local orphanage is mistreating its charges – and it’s her job to uncover the truth before it’s too late…Can the Cornish Girls help one another through the darkest days in order to give everyone in St. Ives the sparkling Christmas they so deserve?The second in the uplifting wartime Cornish Girls series, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.Readers LOVE the Cornish Girls:‘A wonderful story that I couldn''t put down… Beautiful.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A lovely story about friendship, bravery, and the strength of women in hard times!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I wanted this book to go on and on…’ Goodreads ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas with the East End Angels - Rosie Hendry

It''s the most wonderful time of the year - but can the East End Angels keep London safe?Meet The East End Angels, the newest members of Station Seventy-Five''s ambulance crew . . .Frankie is trying hard to keep everything together. She can count on the support of the East End Angels, even in the face of family trouble.Winnie''s beloved husband, Mac, is putting himself at risk every day in the bomb disposal unit and she''s finding it hard while he''s away.Bella is growing in confidence and happiness. Her friendship with Winnie''s brother, James, is getting closer all the time.Christmas on the Home Front is a hard time with loved ones far away - but the women of the Auxiliary Ambulance service are making do and mending.The third novel in the acclaimed East End Angels series, following Bella, Winnie and Frankie and their lives as members of Station Seventy-Five''s ambulance crew. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Katie Flynn.Readers love the East End Angels series . . . ''Wonderfully written by one very talented author . . . highly recommended''''I loved reading this book . . . so looking forward to the next in the series''''Reminded me of Call the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Twelve Dates of Christmas - Lisa Dickenson

Prepare to fall in love this Christmas with the ultimate festive romance . . .''A perfect Christmas treat'' MIRANDA DICKINSON''Sprinkled with humour, warmth and, of course, Christmas magic'' CATHY BRAMLEY*WINNER OF THE NOVELICIOUS DEBUT OF THE YEAR AWARD*Claudia is thirty and fearing her romance with long-term love Seth has lost its spark. Determined to rediscover the magic they once had, Claudia and Seth go on their first date in a very long time. But when the night ends in disaster, Claudia suddenly finds herself facing life - and Christmas - alone.But being alone doesn''t mean she has to be miserable. Familiarising herself with long-forgotten exercise regimes and ill-advised sexy underwear, Claudia decides to fill up her Christmas with dates. And with best friends Penny and Nick at her side, a surplus of festive markets, mulled wine and Christmas tunes, Claudia feels ready to face anything life can throw at her. One thing''s for sure, this year Christmas is going to be very different . . .Filled with Christmas sparkle, butterflies-in-your-stomach romance and a LOT of humour, The Twelve Dates of Christmas is the perfect festive romance to settle down with this winter. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swan ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Christmas with the Bobby Girls - Johanna Bell

915. Patrolling is the last thing on the minds of Women''s Police Service recruits Annie, Maggie and Poppy right now, because Annie and her fiancé Richard are about to get married. She''s been waiting for this day her whole life, but when it finally comes it brings only heartache and Annie doesn''t know if she can go on.The influx of soldiers to the capital means that the WPS''s work is more important than ever, though, and Annie''s country needs her. She and the girls are posted to the bustling heart of the city and she hopes the new job will distract her from her sorrow.It certainly does that. Soon the biggest bombing raid of the war causes chaos on their patch. On top of that, Annie suspects that a group of men are forcing European refugees into prostitution and resolves to stop them by Christmas. But by the time she realises just how high up the scandal goes, she might be in too deep to get out . . .The Bobby Girls Series is perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Daisy Styles and Call the Midwife

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The Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find - Jan & Mike Berenstain

Search and find your way through Christmas with the Berenstain Bears! Readers will love exploring each and every page of this oversized, interactive board book and discovering all the carefully hidden objects. Perfect for gift giving, quiet time, travel, or any time during the holiday season, The Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find delivers hours of fun while building important skills, such as concentration, reading comprehension, and attention to detail.The Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights™ series of books with over 13 million copies sold—is perfect for:Children ages 2-6Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, quiet time, boredom busters, or road tripsKids who love puzzles, games, and seek-and-find activitiesSharing on a lap or independent play The Berenstain Bears Christmas Search and Find is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that:Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain familyContinues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this The Berenstain Bears series of books Is part of one of the most loved bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

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The Lights at Christmas - Courtney Acampora

A merry and bright Christmas book that shines with joy and features foil on every page! Celebrate Christmas with the shimmering foil and textured pages in The Lights at Christmas. From the cozy glow of a fireplace to bright, shining Christmas lights, the sweet rhyming text and sparkling pages shine with holiday joy! Little ones will be mesmerised by the shiny details on each page and little hands will love the embossed Christmas trees, lights, presents, cookies, and more that fill this book that’s full of the warmth and joy of the holiday season.

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The Diamond as Big as the Ritz & Other Stories - F. Scott Fitzgerald

With an Introduction and Notes by Stuart Hutchinson, University of Kent at Canterbury. The Diamond as Big as the Ritz is an ominous fable about the pursuit of great wealth. Readers will be transported to a fabulous fantasy land of such opulence that its very existence has to remain a jealously guarded secret. Fatal consequences lie in store for 'bona fide' guests and uninvited visitors alike, while the sybaritic luxury of the place is evoked in an effortless prose style which is quintessentially F. Scott Fitzgerald. Also featured in this volume are The Cut-Glass Bowl, May Day, The Rich Boy, Crazy Sunday, An Alcoholic Case, The Lees of Happiness, The Lost Decade and Babylon Revisited.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Eve - Eric Carle

Celebrate Christmas with the Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this brand new lift-the-flap story, set on a silent, snowy Christmas Eve, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hoping for a very special visitor.Lift-the-flap on every page to discover who''s at home. Could it be Father Christmas?

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Colors - Eric Carle

Discover the vibrant colors of Christmas with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this festive shaped board book, young readers will discover holiday cheer with Christmas colors on each spread. Spot the green Christmas tree, SantaÂ’s red hat, and more in this appealing board book featuring everyone''s favorite caterpillar!

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Bounder to the Rescue & Other Stories - Catherine Baker, Alice Hemming, Teresa Heapy, Suzy Ditchburn, Ann Hill

Share this collection of 5 stories with your child. Designed to matchyour child's reading (phonics) skills from school and help themto put their learning into practice at home. Ideal for childrenstarting to read to help them gain confidence.

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Bocelli Andrea: My Christmas (Coloured) (2x LP) - LP (4560962)

LP vinyl - Reedice brilantního vánočního alba na dvou barevných vinylech. Reedice brilantního vánočního alba na dvou barevných vinylech. Barva LP : Zlatá a Stříbrná Rok vydání : 2009 Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP 1 White Christmas/Bianco Natale / Angels We Have Heard On High / Santa Claus Is Coming To Town / The Christmas Song (With Natalie Cole) / The Lord's Prayer (With Mormon Tabernacle Choir) / What Child Is This (With Mary J. Blige) / Adeste Fideles LP 2 O Tannenbaum / Jingle Bells (Feat. The Muppets) / Blue Christmas (With Reba McEntire) / Cantique De Noel / Caro Ges? Bambino / I Believe (With Katherine Jenkins) / God Bless Us Everyone

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A Merry Christmas - Louisa May Alcottová

Louisa May Alcott''s enchanting Christmas stories, presented in a beautiful hardcover edition perfect for giving as a gift.A Merry Christmas collects the best holiday stories of Louisa May Alcott, from the yuletide festivities of Marmee and her ''little women'' to the moving ''What Love Can Do''. Deeply influenced by real-life events, including characters based on Alcott''s family members and drawing from her experiences participating in the suffrage and abolitionist movements, these stories have the authentic texture and detail of Christmas in nineteenth-century America.Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, in 1832. Her family later moved to Concord, Massachusetts, where Alcott was influenced by their neighbours Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau. At a young age, Louisa took on some of the family''s financial burdens, working as a domestic, a teacher, and a writer. In 1868 and 1869, fame and fortune came with the publication of Little Women. The author of many novels and an active campaigner for temperance and women''s suffrage, Alcott died in 1888.

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls (2025 New Edition) - Rebel Girls

“My favorite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened up to me and my two daughters.” - Drew BarrymoreA contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the extraordinary true stories of 100+ heroic women.The book that changed bedtime is back with a brand-new, updated edition featuring 22 new stories written by best-selling author – and original Rebel Girl – Elena Favilli.This revised edition features 22 new stories about women and girls across 70+ professions and over 40 countries, including:Greta Thunberg, environmental activistJudy Blume, activistMichelle Yeoh, actorTaylor Swift, singerMelanie Perkins, entrepreneurReaders will marvel at the accomplishments of well-known women like Cleopatra, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Frida Kahlo, and they’ll discover the powerful stories of Colombian spy Policarpa Salavarrieta, Afghani rapper Sonita Alizadeh, Sierra-Leonean ballerina Michaela dePrince, Mexican doctor Matilde Montoya, and American surgeon Mary Edwards Walker.Each story in this highly giftable collection is written in the signature Rebel Girls style of storytelling: a biographical, real-world fairy tale, where women are the heroes of their own stories. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls ignited a publishing movement when it was first ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Adventure of the Engineer´s Thumb and Other Cases - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Penguin English Library editionAs usual with the Sherlock Holmes stories it is very hard to say which are the best - but there are many stories here which would get the vote - ranging from The Boscombe Valley Mystery to the wonderful Adventure of Silver Blaze, from the Adventure of the Norwood Builder to A Case of Identity, but above to the uniquely strange and macabre Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb.

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Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different - Ben Brooks

Björk, Dr Seuss, Whoopi Goldberg, Andy Warhol, Ellen MacArthur, Greta Gerwig, Andrea Bocelli, Hua Mulan ... these are men and women who all dared to be different. Boys will be boys and girls will be girls - or so the meaningless saying goes. Because what if you're a girl and you like cage fighting? Or you're a boy and you love ballet? And what if you've always dreamed of being a scientist but you can't see anyone who looks or sounds like you, and who has left a legacy - in the form of microscopes and Bunsen burners - for you to follow? This is the book for children who want to know about the lives of those heroes who have led the way, changing the world for the better as they go. Following the runaway success of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, parents asked for a celebration of role models of both genders for boys and girls within the same book. Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different is the answer. These are the extraordinary stories of 100 famous and not-so-famous men and women, every single one of them an inspiring pioneer and creative genius ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nudinits: A Naughty Knitted Noel - Sarah Simi

Have yourself a very merry Christmas with the bare-bottomed inhabitants of Woolly Bush! It’s festive time in this fairy tale village, deep in the heart of the English countryside. The twinkling Christmas lights are shining, the bird is in the oven, and it’s time to sit down and have a quick stiff one – NUDE! Sarah Simi, the knitter extraordinaire behind the acclaimed Nudinits: Tickled Pink stop-motion animation, presents some cheeky humor to wrap your yuletide yarn around. This isn’t just a collection of jokes and puns: there are also more than 20 exclusive knitting patterns for naughty Christmas decorations so you can recreate your own Woolly Bush village at home. Bursting with British eccentricity and double entendres, this enchanting book will appeal to comedy and knitting fans alike.Patterns include: Naked fairy for the top of tree and small fairy decoration Naughtily shaped balloons Bauble with intarsia saying “I love big baubles” Turkey and trimmings Reindeer head Naked gingerbread man and woman

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MY LUNCH WITH MARILYN- - Stanley Price

My Lunch with Marilyn - and Other Stories is a brilliant, funny and often jaw-dropping collection from the journalist and writer Stanley Price - collated and edited by Munro Price, with a foreword by Maureen Lipman. It opens in late-1950s New York, with Price newly arrived at Life magazine and tasked with escorting Marilyn Monroe to a private lunch hosted by the formidable publisher Henry Luce - a set-piece of nerves, glamour and newsroom comedy that Price tells with perfect, dry timing. From there, the book ranges widely across showbusiness, publishing, theatre, Fleet Street and the absurdities of ordinary life. Price writes with a reporter's eye for detail, but also with a novelist's sense of scene: you'll find encounters and profiles (sometimes affectionate, sometimes wickedly appraising), along with sharply observed comic essays and true stories that only a working journalist could have stumbled into - or survived. Among the stand-out pieces are a memorable early assignment involving the boy-genius Bobby Fischer; a film-set tale featuring Graham Greene; backstage and theatrical stories (including one that features Jack Rosenthal and ends with an inspired practical joke); and modern London capers such as a number-plate cloning incident and a cash-machine "fiver" scam. Originally ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Army and the Indonesian Genocide - Jess Melvin

For the past half century, the Indonesian military has depicted the 1965-66 killings, which resulted in the murder of approximately one million unarmed civilians, as the outcome of a spontaneous uprising. This formulation not only denied military agency behind the killings, it also denied that the killings could ever be understood as a centralised, nation-wide campaign.Using documents from the former Indonesian Intelligence AgencyÂ’s archives in Banda Aceh this book shatters the Indonesian governmentÂ’s official propaganda account of the mass killings and proves the militaryÂ’s agency behind those events. This book tells the story of the 3,000 pages of top-secret documents that comprise the Indonesian genocide files. Drawing upon these orders and records, along with the previously unheard stories of 70 survivors, perpetrators, and other eyewitness of the genocide in Aceh province it reconstructs, for the first time, a detailed narrative of the killings using the militaryÂ’s own accounts of these events. This book makes the case that the 1965-66 killings can be understood as a case of genocide, as defined by the 1948 Genocide Convention. The first book to reconstruct a detailed narrative of the genocide using the armyÂ’s own records of these events, it will be of interest to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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The Light Eaters - Zoe Schlanger

''teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights'' OBSERVER‘Plant lovers will find much of interest in Schlanger’s inspiring tale of where her curious mind has led her’ NATURE‘Captivating’ THE GUARDIAN‘It’s rare that you read a book that makes you want to grab people to tell them what it’s about, but this is one of them’ DAILY MAILLook at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing – us included. Many are so ingenious that they seem nearly impossible.Did you know plants can communicate when they are being eaten, allowing nearby plants to bolster their defences? They move and that movement stops when they are anaesthetised. They also use electricity for internal communication. They can hear the sounds of caterpillars eating. Plants can remember the last time they have been visited by a bee and how many times they have been visited – so they have a concept of time and can count. Plants can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Light Eaters - Zoe Schlanger

“teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights” ObserverA narrative investigation into the new science of plant intelligence and sentience, from National Association of Science Writers Award winner and Livingston Award finalist Zoe Schlanger.Look at the green organism across the room or through the window: the potted plant, or the grass or a tree. Think how a life spent constantly growing yet rooted in a single spot comes with tremendous challenges. To meet them, plants have come up with some of the most creative methods for surviving of any living thing – us included. Many are so ingenious that they seem nearly impossible.Did you know plants can communicate when they are being eaten, allowing nearby plants to bolster their defences? They move and that movement stops when they are anaesthetised. They also use electricity for internal communication. They can hear the sounds of caterpillars eating. Plants can remember the last time they have been visited by a bee and how many times they have been visited – so they have a concept of time and can count. Plants can not only communicate with each other, they can also communicate with other species of plants and animals, allowing them to manipulate animals to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tiger Won't Eat the Dragon Yet, Vol. 2 - Giuseppe di Martino, Hachi Inaba

Determined to stay together for as long as possible, the young dragon Hekidou and his tiger companion embark on a journey to find a way to extend the tiger’s lifespan. But they must move quickly, as Hekidou has a pursuer on his tail—a female dragon who wants nothing more than to be with the only other survivor of her kind. Between her and the numerous animals who are eager to taste a dragon’s heart, Hekidou struggles for freedom in the relentless wilds. Can the tiger huntress protect her prey from being snatched by another predator’s claws?

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The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book - Julia Donaldsonová

Get ready for Christmas with the Gruffalo and friends in this fun sticker book, bursting with festive activities to complete and over 1000 stickers!This super sticker book is packed with colouring activities, mazes, scenes to search and more, and features all your favourite characters from the incomparable pairing of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.With sixty-four pages of activities to complete, plus over 1,000 stickers to use in the book or wherever you want, there''s enough to keep little paws busy for the whole holiday season.The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book includes characters from the following classic titles: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo''s Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, Charlie Cook''s Favourite Book, A Squash and a Squeeze, Monkey Puzzle and The Smartest Giant in Town.

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The The Wonderful World of Words: Admiral Goes to the Rescue - Lubna Alsagoff

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Words (WOW). This 20-part series of books aims to help children learn English grammar in a fun and meaningful way through stories. Children will be able to understand how grammar works through the exciting tales of the characters from WOW Kingdom and Forest. The stories also help children learn vocabulary that is integrated with grammar, so they can use words accurately in sentences and help improve their writing. What’s Inside • Imaginative stories that engage children, and help develop an interest in learning grammar • Adventures that encourage children to learn and understand grammar, and not just memorise rules • Games and activities to reinforce learning and check for understanding  In this volume, children learn about the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives. They not only learn the grammar rules of how these forms are constructed, but more importantly, they learn about such forms within the context of stories to help them use these forms more fluently in sentences.

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Secrets of the Stars - Alicia Klepeis

A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife that comes out at night.Every night reveals a thousand secrets… In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the light of the moon to meet the amazing animals that come out when we’re all asleep. In one story a lost wolf pup has to find its way back to its pack, while another looks at a flying fox as it goes for a midnight swim. Kids will be thrilled by the pineapplefish who has a torch built into its mouth, and marvel at a dung beetle that navigates by looking at the stars!Other stories feature American alligators, Fennec foxes, wombats, snowy owls, bushbabies, flying frogs, luna moths and even a rat making its way across a sleeping city. All of these nighttime animals and their habitats are brought to life with impressive skill by illustrator Jennifer Falkner.Each story in Secrets of the Stars is based on the real biology and behaviour of these amazing wild animals, and at the end of each tale readers will find out more about the science that inspired the story. So as they drift off to sleep, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Woman in the Wilderness - Miriam Lancewood

''An intriguing and mesmerising book'' Ben FogleMy life is free, random and spontaneous. This in itself creates enormous energy and clarity in body and mind - Miriam LancewoodMiriam Lancewood is a young Dutch woman living a primitive, nomadic life in the heart of the mountains with her New Zealand husband. She lives simply in a tent or hut and survives by hunting wild animals, foraging edible plants and using minimal supplies. For the last six years she has lived this way, through all seasons, often cold, hungry and isolated in the bush. She loves her life and feels free, connected to the land and happy.This book tells her story, including the very practical aspects of such a life: her difficulties learning to hunt with a bow and arrow, struggles to create a warm environment in which to live, attempts to cross raging rivers safely and find ways through the rugged mountains and dense bush. This is interwoven with her adjustment to a very slow pace of life, her relationship with her much older husband, her interactions with the few other people they encounter, and her growing awareness of a strong spiritual connection to the natural world.

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The Tempest for Kids - Lois Burdett

The Tempest is an exciting tale of jealousy and betrayal, magic and romance, repentance and forgiveness, and has all the elements necessary to ignite a young child''s imagination and creative energy. By her use of rhyming couplets, Lois Burdett has once again succeeded in transforming Shakespeare''s complex verse into a format readily understood by children. Children''s enthusiasm toward Burdett''s adapted Shakespeare is evident in the wonderful drawings and anecdotes created by her Grade 2 and 3 students at Hamlet Elementary School in Stratford, Ontario. Together with the five other books in the successful and beautifully produced Shakespeare Can Be Fun! series, The Tempest will delight teachers, parents and children.

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The Boyfriend Project - Farrah Rochon

If you love Helen Hoang, Abby Jimenez and Talia Hibbert, you''ll LOVE Farrah Rochon!One of Cosmopolitan''s ''12 Books You''ll Be Desperate to Read This Summer'' and one of Oprah Magazine''s Best Romances of 2020!''A prime example of how complex and insightful romances can be'' Jasmine Guillory''Relatable and real... I smiled the whole time I was reading'' Andie J. Christopher''The free-spirited, tell-it-like-it-is page-turner you''ve been looking for!'' Kwana JacksonWhat happens when three women discover, thanks to the live tweeting of a disastrous date, that they''ve all been duped by the same man? They become friends of course!Three friends. One pact. And a temptation to break the rules... Samiah Brooks never thought she would be ''that'' girl. But a live tweet of a horrific date reveals the painful truth: she''s been catfished by her three-timing jerk of a boyfriend. Suddenly Samiah - along with the two other ''girlfriends'', London and Taylor - have gone viral. Now the three new besties are making a six-month pact: no men, no dating, just time to focus on themselves. This means Samiah can finally focus on her exciting career in app development - so having the deliciously sexy and distracting Daniel Collins walk into her office ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Companion Guide to The Godfather Trilogy - Karen M Spence

The Companion Guide to The Godfather Trilogy: Betrayal, Loyalty, and Family offers a fresh perspective, going beyond the surface to uncover the real-life context and historical inspirations behind the story. Scene by scene, it explores:* The authentic mafia history, individuals, and events that served as the foundation for Mario Puzo''s compelling narrative* Insights into the Italian-American experience and the American Dream portrayed in the films* The mafia''s influence on Hollywood, Cuba, and Las Vegas, and its connection to the storyline* A comparison between the novel, the cinematic adaptation and script drafts, highlighting differences and similarities* Michael Corleone''s journey in post-war Sicily and its ties to World War II and Mafia operations* Intriguing details about filming locations, including rare photos and behind-the-scenes anecdotes* Answers to common questions about the films, along with director''s notes and production drama* Frank Sinatra and other celebrity associations with the films* Untold stories and details not read elsewhereWell-researched and with detailed analysis, The Companion Guide to The Godfather Trilogy: Betrayal, Loyalty, and Family caters to fans seeking a deeper understanding of The Godfather universe, shedding light on untold stories and providing invaluable insights into the cinematic masterpiece.

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The Ritual Animal - Harvey Whitehouse

A radical exploration of how rituals have influenced history over thousands of years.From infancy, we copy those around us in order to be like others, to be one with the tribe. Other primates will copy behaviour that leads to transparent benefits, such as access to food, but only humans promiscuously copy actions that have no obvious instrumental purpose. The copying of causally opaque behaviour (rituals) has allowed cultural groups to proliferate over time and space. The frequency and emotional intensity of ritual performances constrains the scale and structure of cultural groups. Rare, traumatic rituals (e.g. painful initiations) produce very strong social cohesion in small, relational groups such as military battalions or local cults whereas daily and weekly rituals (e.g. collective praying in mosques, churches, and synagogues) produce diffuse cohesion in indefinitely expandable communities. This pioneering study presents a theory of how these two ''ritual modes'' have influenced the course of human history over many thousands of years and continue to shape the groups we live in today. The resulting programme of research offers a radically new paradigm for the social sciences, one that bridges across disciplinary silos, samples the full diversity of the world''s populations, and plumbs our richest sources ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Feelings Book - Parr Todd

Sometimes I feel silly.Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast.Sometimes I feel brave.Sometimes I feel like trying something new...The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate Todd Parr''s quirky intelligence as he pays special attention to the ever-changing, sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format, told through Parr''s trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes.Along with the four other bestselling Todd Parr picture books, The Feelings Book is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.

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Circus Shoes - Noel Streatfeild

Published in the ''A Puffin Book'' series of best-loved classics, along with BALLET SHOES, THEATRE SHOES, TENNIS SHOES and PARTY SHOES.In CIRCUS SHOES by Noel Streatfeild Gus the clown is Peter and Santa''s only living relative and escape to the circus seems a better idea to them than an orphanage. But Gus will keep the children only if they make themselves useful - and they have to fight hard to become a genuine part of the circus.Noel Streatfeild was born in Sussex in 1895 and was one of three sisters. Although she was considered the plain one she ended up leading the most glamorous and exciting life! After working in munitions factories and canteens for the armed forces when WWI broke out, Noel followed her dream of being on stage and went to RADA where she became a professional actress. She began writing children''s books in 1931 and Ballet Shoes was published in 1936. She quickly became one of the most popular authors of her day. When she visited Puffin exhibitions, there were queues right out of the building and all the way down The Mall. She was one of the first winners of the Carnegie Medal and was awarded ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The October Baby - Noel Streatfeild

A treasury of inspiration for every July baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.

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The March Baby - Noel Streatfeild

A treasury of inspiration for every March baby... Much-loved author Noel Streatfeild originally launched this series of month-by-month baby books in 1959. Recently rediscovered in her publisher's archives, each little book arrives complete with gorgeous illustrations, and includes: - suggested names and games for babies born in each month - characteristics of your baby according to their zodiac sign - famous babies who share your baby's birthday - quotations and rhymes to fit every aspect of babyhood ... and much more. With a warm, lively and charming introduction by Noel Streatfeild to every volume, each adorable book in this series is a pleasure to read, and an object to treasure.,

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Tennis Shoes - Noel Streatfeild

Tennis Shoes is one of the wonderful 'Shoes' collection of adventures for children by Noel Streatfeild.There is no doubt about it - the Heath children have tennis in their blood. Their grandfather and father before them had been top players, and the twins are champion material. Then Nicky - cheeky, rebellious Nicky - starts to practise in secret, but talented at tennis as she is, the ambitious Nicky first has battles to win with herself - on and off the tennis court.Reissued in 'A Puffin Book' series of Puffin modern classics, this is a sharp and funny story that follows in the footsteps of Ballet Shoes, Theatre Shoes and Circus Shoes by the popular children's author Noel Streatfeild.

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A Vicarage Family - Noel Streatfeild

A Vicarage Family is the first part in a fictionalized autobiography in which Noel Streatfeild tells the story of her own childhood, painting a poignant and vivid picture of daily life in an impoverished, genteel family in the years leading up to the First World War.In the story there are three little girls - Isobel, the eldest, is pretty, gentle and artistic; Louise the youngest, is sweet and talented - and then there is Vicky, ''the plain one'', the awkward and rebellious child who doesn''t fit in at school or at home. Growing up in a big family Vicky feels overlooked but gradually begins to realize that she might not be quite as untalented as she feels.The Vicky of this story is, of course, the much-loved Noel Streatfeild who went on to write so many wonderful family stories, the most famous being Ballet Shoes.

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The First Book of the Ballet - Noel Streatfeild

This enchanting story follows one girl''s journey from her very first trip to the ballet, through the doors of ballet school, and into the world of disciplined yet passionate training. From the beauty of key positions to the grace of timeless choreography, this story invites readers to step into a world where dreams and hard work intertwine.Filled with illustrations of ballet positions, a history of the art form and the captivating tales behind famous ballets, this book is a treasure trove for budding dancers. A glossary of ballet terms makes it the perfect companion for young readers eager to learn.First published in 1953, Anna''s story will captivate young readers and delight adult fans of Noel Streatfeild''s work, including the much-loved Ballet Shoes. Fresh new illustrations bring this classic ballet book for children up to date.

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Ballet Shoes - Noel Streatfeild

A beautiful hardback edition of the beloved children''s classic BALLET SHOES, with a vibrant cover - the perfect gift for all children''s book or dance enthusiasts.Pauline, Petrova and Posy Fossil are three very different girls, each adopted by the eccentric explorer, Gum, and left in the care of Gum''s niece Sylvia in London. After five years go by and Gum fails to return, Sylvia''s money starts to run out. The multi-talented Fossil girls hit on an inspired idea: they will take to the stage!Posy couldn''t be happier than she is in dance classes or on stage. Pauline also loves to tread the boards as an actress, but Petrova would rather be dismantling engines in a garage. It''s not long before all the Fossils learn that there''s more to being a star than they thought. Originally published in 1936, Noel Streatfeild''s BALLET SHOES is a beautiful story about growing up and loving the family you choose. It has stood the test of time and is adored by generations.

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Caldicott Place - Noel Streatfeild

From Noel Streatfeild, the beloved author of Ballet Shoes, comes a moving story of unexpected friendships and new beginnings.When their father is injured in an accident, life changes for the Johnstone family. Unable to afford their home, they have to move to a small London flat. Carol can no longer go to ballet school and Tim is heartbroken as he must leave his beloved dog, Jelly, behind. Then, it seems, their wishes are granted: in an extraordinary twist of fate, Tim inherits a dilapidated country house, Caldicott Place, where the family - including Jelly - can live together. But the house is badly in need of repair and they have no money, so a solution is found - the family start to look after wealthy children in the school holidays. Although they dread the prospect of sharing their newly found home with rich spoiled children, perhaps friendships can be found in the unlikeliest places.

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The Christmas Stocking and Other Stories - Katie Ffordeová

_________________‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE_________________Delve inside this CHRISTMAS STOCKING choc-full of perfectly themed, never-before-published seasonal short stories perfect for anyone who loves romance, humour and happy-ever-after endings. By the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author, Katie Fforde.''A lovely, warm read to sink your teeth into'' Heat''Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches'' Sunday Times ''A perfect match for an afternoon curled up on the sofa!'' Sun THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING: Romy is all set to join her boyfriend and his family in France for Christmas, though truth be told she isn’t looking forward to it very much. And then she meets Felix – and her plans for the big day suddenly become a lot more interesting.CANDLELIGHT AT CHRISTMAS: It was meant to be the perfect Christmas – surrounded by friends and family in their beautiful home in the country. But then the lights go out, and Fenella knows she will have to work very hard to keep everyone happy …THE CHRISTMAS FAIRY: It’s Christmas Eve in Crinan, and a young man is on his own with only his ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Secrets in the Snow & Other Christmas Crime Stories - Matthew Booth

Crime doesn’t stop for the holidays, as this anthology of gripping Christmas mysteries shows with its baffling robberies, mysterious deaths and family gatherings that go terribly wrong.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. The stories in Secrets in the Snow & Other Christmas Crime Stories have been selected and introduced by writer Matthew Booth.When snow falls and darkness comes early, it’s the perfect setting for murder and intrigue. And when family and friends gather in country houses for jolly festivities, they’re certainly not expecting guests and priceless jewellery to go missing. But it’s fertile ground for classic crime writers such as Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton and Dorothy L. Sayers who, amongst others, are showcased in this nail-biting collection.

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