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Clothes... and other things that matter - Shulman Alexandra

Part memoir, part fashion history, part social commentary, Alexandra Shulman's Sunday Times bestseller explores the meaning of clothes and how we wear them, with a new preface on how recent world events have changed our relationship with clothes'Warm, thought-provoking and honest.' - Victoria Hislop'Clever, emotionally intelligent, reveling in style without making us yearn to shop.' - The Times'Self-deprecating and stylish, this is sure to become a classic.' - Vanity Fair'It's funny, honest and in typical Shulman style mixes high and low effortlessly. We don't know many people who can write about bras, Donald Tusk and Madeleine Albright all in the same sentence.' - A Little Bird'Scintillating reading.' - The Spectator'Alexandra Shulman's style is unaffected, immediate and hilariously dry. She's brilliant at observing everyday feelings in a joy-sparking turn of phrase.' - Helena Bonham Carter-'Clothes... and other things that matter is a book not only about clothes but about the way we live our lives. From childhood onwards, the way we dress is a result of our personal history. In a mix of memoir, fashion history and social observation I am writing about the person our clothes allows us to be and sometimes the person they turn us into.' - Alexandra ShulmanIn Clothes... and other things that matter, Alexandra Shulman delves into her own life to look at the emotions, ambitions, expectations and meanings behind the way we dress.From the bra to the bikini, the trench coat to trainers, the slip dress to the suit, she explores their meaning in women's lives and how our wardrobes intersect with the larger world - the career ladder, motherhood, romance, sexual identity, ambition, failure, body image and celebrity.By turns funny, refreshingly self-deprecating and often very moving, this startlingly honest memoir from the ex-Editor of British Vogue will encourage women of all ages to consider what their own clothes mean to them, the life they live in them and the stories they tell.

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The Man Who Wore All His Clothes and Other Stories - Allan Ahlberg

Four hilarious capers by the inimitable Allan Ahlberg, now in one bumper volume! Ideal for early readers, with lively illustrations by Katharine McEwen.The Man Who Wore All His Clothes, Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, is joined for the first time by The Woman Who Won Things, The Children Who Smelled a Rat and The Cat Who Got Carried Away in this brilliantly funny quartet of early readers by the internationally acclaimed Allan Ahlberg.One morning Mr Gaskitt puts on all his clothes, Mrs Gaskitt picks up a robber in her taxi, Gus and Gloria have trouble with a teacher, Horace the cat goes to a friend's house to watch TV ... and the car radio gets things wrong. What follows is an action-packed, swift-paced and farcical romp as the plots of each family member interweave, ending in a thrilling car chase with Mr Gaskitt saving the day. And that's just the first story...Praise for The Gaskitt Stories"Ahlberg's direct and funny storytelling style makes reading as near-effortless as possible." Guardian "Huge fun and ideal for early readers." Independent on Sunday "A delight from beginning to end. The pictures are outstanding and mark the advent of a really inspired illustrator." The Financial Times

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The Things That Matter - Andrea Michael

A beautifully moving and poignant tale of finding yourself in the wake of heartbreak, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse and Imogen ClarkNatasha and Daniel were meant for each other. On paper you’d never think it so; whilst Taz would arrive at school hungry and in clothes too small, Dan’s affluent background was no secret. But they were drawn together and found comfort in the fact that neither felt they truly belonged.When something terrible happens and Dan is sent to prison, Taz doesn’t even pause to think before standing by his side. As the ground beneath Dan crumbles, it’s Taz who is there to catch him. A family of two, it’s them against the world.But now, years later, what happens when the threats they face come from within? Plagued by guilt over a secret in her past, Taz must face the truth or risk losing Dan forever.Readers can’t get enough of The Things That Matter:‘A beautifully written story…one of the best books I have read this year’ Muriel‘A highly original read…so much character and warmth’ Sarah‘Life affirming…it made me laugh, it made me cry’ Helen‘A wonderful book with a heartfelt message we could all use these days!’ Laurie‘Incredibly well written and thought provoking’ Jenny‘Wow! What a fun, emotional journey this book took me on…made me cry and laugh out loud’ Wendy

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How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs - DC Alexandra Beever

Discover what it's really like to be a detective, and all of the other crime-fighting jobs, in this fascinating illustrated guide written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever. Learn about how to become a detective, what kind of training a detective needs and what happens when a crime is reported.

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Spin and Spot: Things That Go - DK

DK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging book to introduce your toddler to all the different transport in our world.Introducing Spin and Spot: Things That Go, a wonderfully engaging and interactive storybook. This board book is complete with simple read-aloud text and an interactive wheel to spin and learn about all the amazing things that go. Jump aboard the train before it leaves the station and see where it''s headed, look up at the sky and spot the helicopter coming to the rescue, and help the rocket land safely on the moon!Celebrate your child''s curiosity as they navigate through this perfect picture book to discover colourful illustrations and a wheel for tiny hands to spin. Little ones will love learning about different vehicles, some new and some familiar, and pointing to their favourites! This interactive element promotes the development of fine motor skills in toddlers and reinforces their understanding of what they are discovering, alongside simple but charming text for a fun early reading experience.Catch your toddler''s eye and shape their learning experience, with: - 12 engaging pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold board book- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key climates to life- Simple read-aloud text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning - An interactive spin-the-wheel that children can turn throughout the bookBetween 2-4 years old, curious children begin asking questions about the world around them, and all the things they observe within day-to-day life, including vehicles! Spin and Spot: Things That Go is the perfect book to satisfy their curiosity and teach children about the different transport all around us, whilst ensuring they stay engaged and inspired with each and every page!Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Spin and Spot range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK. Books and includes titles like Spin and Spot: Moon and Stars and Spin and Spot: Weather for your little one to enjoy!

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How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs - DC Alexandra Beever

A friendly, fascinating book about how to work in the crime-fighting industry, written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever.

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The Poorly Made and Other Things - Sam Rebelein

Return to the world of Renfield County from the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of Edenville. Perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Eric LaRocca.

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Slide and See Things That Go - Fiona Watt

Babies and toddlers will love making a car, train, boat, digger and plane move by sliding the sliders in this brightly coloured board book. The eye-catching illustrations are designed for very young children, and the sliders, cut-outs and fingertrails in this book are brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means) - Niamh Garvey

You''re autistic - but what does that really mean?Welcome to the ultimate guide to understanding who you are and what it means to be autistic!In this fully illustrated graphic guide to what it means to be autistic and discover the differences between sensory seekers and avoiders, why you might find some things super easy and other things extra challenging and even begin to understand and navigate all of your big (and small) feelings. Best of all, learn what makes you totally unique. You might just come away with some cool facts to share with your friends and family!

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Baby Touch and Feel Wild Animals - DK

An interactive touch and feel book for babies with creatures, beasts and read-aloud text! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Baby Touch and Feel: Wild Animals is an interactive and fun way to help your child learn not only words but shapes and textures too. Bold, bright pictures and colourful wild animal-inspired illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby's attention.This adorable picture book is a perfect first book for toddlers and makes for an ideal baby gift. Read all about an exciting selection of wild animals, from sticky frogs to smooth dolphins! Not too big and not too small, this sturdy, padded sensory book is just the right size for little hands to hold. No need for Mum and Dad to turn the pages! Babies and toddlers can turn the tough board book pages themselves, which helps to develop their fine motor skills while building an early language foundation.This charming board book for babies includes: - An amazing range of different textures to explore. - Cleary labeled pictures and a simple, easy to follow design. - Easy to read text to encourage early vocabulary building.- A texture or eye-catching area on every page. - Rounded edges and chunky pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth. Learning to read should always be this fun.Kids will get hours of play from this sturdy board book for babies and toddlers, from making the noises and reading the names to feeling the different textures, like the lizard's sparkly skin, the lion's hairy mane, and the koala's furry body. This touchy-feely book, with its strong, baby-safe cover, makes for an ideal baby gift. Packed full of shiny objects and some bumps and grooves, this educational book will engage small children and stimulate early childhood development in different ways.Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Baby Touch and Feel range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books and includes titles like Baby Touch and Feel Things That Go, Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime, Baby Touch and Feel Mermaid, and more for your little one to enjoy!

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Lady Susan, The Watsons, and Sanditon - Jane Austenová

'I am tired of submitting my will to the caprices of others-of resigning my own judgement in deference to those to whom I owe no duty, and for whom I feel no respect.'The unfinished fictions collected here are the novels and other writing that Jane Austen did not publish. The protagonist of the earliest story is Lady Susan, a sexual predator and a brilliant and manipulative sociopath. The Watsons, a tale of riches to rags, is set in a village deep in mud and misery where the Watson sisters waste away, day after dull day, waiting for the suitors who never appear.Sanditon, the novel interrupted by the author's death, is a topical satire onthe niche marketing campaign waged by investors in the latest seaside resort, the fictional Sanditon, situated on England's over-supplied south coast. If The Watsons shares the disturbed life of a Chekhov short story, Sanditon's cast of eccentrics anticipates the zany world of Dickens. Experimental and sharp-elbowed,all three probe new areas of invention and push out beyond what we expect to find in a novel by Jane Austen.This edition collects together all Austen's unpublished adult fiction, poetry, and related writings, written in her late teens, in her late twenties, and in the year she died, aged forty-one. They contribute more than a dash of discomfort to our modern image of the romantic novelist and reveal Jane Austen's development as a writer.

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From a Far and Lovely Country - Alexander McCall Smith

The twenty-fourth book in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency series.If you are the founder and Managing Director of the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency you may expect complete strangers to approach you with their problems when they see you having dinner with your husband in a peri-peri restaurant. And if you are Precious Ramotswe, you are a kind and helpful person who will be willing to take on a quest to find the relatives of a man who, many years ago, left the country for the uncertainties and dangers of a distant conflict.While that is going on, though, there may be other things that claim your attention - such as the shocking news that a club that calls itself the Cool Singles Evening Club is encouraging married men to pretend to be single and meet women under false pretences. Who can be behind such a distasteful venture? Mma Ramotswe shows great tact in dealing with this situation, and avoids harm to the innocent.And all the time, she and her assistant, Grace Makutsi, are getting on with their normal lives - which, of course, include birthdays and the buying of birthday presents. A new dress makes a fine present, but not if, when being tried on, it splits in a way that is thought to be irreparable. Mma Potokwani has dealt with situations far worse that, and in dealing with this local emergency she shows her characteristic wisdom. At the end of the day, disaster is averted. Life in Botswana, that far and lovely country of the title, continues smoothly, which is what Mma Ramotswe and her friends want - and most certainly deserve.

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Fantastically Great Women Scientists and Their Stories - Kate Pankhurst

''Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls'' GUARDIAN''It''s hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn''t be inspired'' BOOKSELLER''An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf'' HUFFINGTON POSTPrepare to be inspired with this fantastically great new series for young readers from bestselling author Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst. In this first book, read the true stories of amazing scientists and discover things that are out of this world!Women have been responsible for many of the world''s most groundbreaking scientific discoveries. These are the stories of incredible female scientists whose hard work and persistence changed our understanding of science, and transformed people''s ideas of what women can do. · Reach for the stars with the first African-American woman to go into space Mae Jemison · Explore volcanoes with the fearless Katia Krafft· Invent a treatment for malaria with the determined Tu YouYou· Make scientific discoveries that will change the world with Marie CurieIncluding comic strips, family trees, maps and more, Fantastically Great Women Scientists and Their Stories is a celebration of women who made some of the world''s most important scientific breakthroughs. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike!List of women featured: Mae Jemison, Marie Curie, Elizabeth Blackwell, Janaki Ammal, Caroline Herschel, Katia Krafft, Tu Youyou and Rosalind Franklin.

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From a Far and Lovely Country - Alexander McCall Smith

The twenty-fourth book in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency series.If you are the founder and Managing Director of the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency you may expect complete strangers to approach you with their problems when they see you having dinner with your husband in a peri-peri restaurant. And if you are Precious Ramotswe, you are a kind and helpful person who will be willing to take on a quest to find the relatives of a man who, many years ago, left the country for the uncertainties and dangers of a distant conflict.While that is going on, though, there may be other things that claim your attention - such as the shocking news that a club that calls itself the Cool Singles Evening Club is encouraging married men to pretend to be single and meet women under false pretences. Who can be behind such a distasteful venture? Mma Ramotswe shows great tact in dealing with this situation, and avoids harm to the innocent.And all the time, she and her assistant, Grace Makutsi, are getting on with their normal lives - which, of course, include birthdays and the buying of birthday presents. A new dress makes a fine present, but not if, when being tried on, it splits in a way that is thought to be irreparable. Mma Potokwani has dealt with situations far worse that, and in dealing with this local emergency she shows her characteristic wisdom. At the end of the day, disaster is averted. Life in Botswana, that far and lovely country of the title, continues smoothly, which is what Mma Ramotswe and her friends want - and most certainly deserve.

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The Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life - Adam Kadlac

What truths and life lessons can we take away from a seemingly trivial theme park in Orlando, Florida? Father and philosopher Adam Kadlac reflects on his own visits to Walt Disney World, arguing that Disney theme parks are a remarkably fruitful environment in which to reflect on the human condition. On the one hand, engagement with the worlds of Disney is a pervasive feature of many people's everyday experience. On the other hand, the fantastical nature of Disney theme parks casts light on aspects of our lives that may otherwise seem unremarkable. If, on a day out at the Magic Kingdom, we pause to absorb our surroundings, our thoughts can quickly turn to all sorts of important topics and questions: authenticity and pleasure; what it means for corporations to play such a large role in our culture; whether nostalgia is always bad; and, of course, princesses (so, so many princesses. The Magic Kingdom and the Meaning of Life will challenge Disney lovers and sceptics alike to think more deeply about the things that matter to them.

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Malta and Gozo - Juliet Rix

This new, thoroughly updated fifth edition of Bradt''s Malta remains the most detailed guide to the country. Written by the author, broadsheet ''destination expert'' and tour leader who wrote the original guide and has updated every edition since, Bradt''s Malta has built a reputation as the go-to resource for getting beneath the surface of this island nation. With this guidebook in hand, discover cultural and other delights that lie beyond the island''s famed beaches. The deeper you delve, the more you will uncover of the varied riches of Malta and the adjacent islands of Gozo and Comino. Malta has the highest density of historic sights of any country, the result of a unique cultural and built heritage that fuses Neolithic, Roman, medieval, Arab, Punic, French and British influences. On one day, you might visit what is arguably the world''s oldest accessible stone architecture - UNESCO-listed temples that are more ancient even than Egypt''s great pyramids and Britain''s Stonehenge. On other days, choose between unusual Roman catacombs, medieval citadels and the baroque legacy of the Knights of St John, or the secret headquarters and underground shelters of World War II (used by General Eisenhower to command the invasion of Sicily) - or perhaps come right up to date in the vibrant capital of Valletta by admiring the new parliament building, designed by Renzo Plano, architect of London''s Shard. For something different, gawp at Caravaggio''s largest (and only signed) painting, visit one of Malta''s 300-odd village churches, enjoy world-class diving on Gozo, or make merry in colourful parish festas, where parades and fireworks are complemented by music and food. Talking of cuisine, why not treat yourself to one of Malta''s six Michelin-starred restaurants, which represent the zenith of the island''s recent surge in gastronomical delights? And if you need some downtime, relax on beaches that enjoy 300 days of sun each year and take a dip in clear blue seas that are delightfully warm from June to November. Whether you class yourself as a culture vulture, history buff, foodie, church lover or diver, this new, fifth edition of Bradt''s Malta has you covered.

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The BOLD Leader: Decide What Matters and Deliver What Counts - Leigh Burgess

From the USA Today bestselling author of Be BOLD Today, Leigh BurgessBold leadership doesn't happen by chance, it happens by choice. Boldness isn't something you're born with. It's something you build. The BOLD Leader is the neuroscience-based leadership guide for executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders ready to create high-performance momentum and the results that matter most. Grounded in real-world tools and the signature D90 Method, this book helps you improve decision-making, lead under pressure, and activate bold, strategic leadership that fuels both personal growth and sustainable success. Bestselling author and Bold Industries Group founder Leigh Burgess delivers a transformative approach informed by neuroscience, leadership psychology, and decades of lived experience. Using the BOLD Framework—Believe, Own, Learn, Design—and the D90 Method, you'll adopt a bold mindset and strategy that drives real, measurable change for yourself and your teams. Inside, you'll learn how to: Use fear as a signal, not a stop sign, to lead with clarity under pressureNavigate high-stakes conversations with trust and presenceMake confident, aligned decisions without overthinkingAccelerate your impact with tools to expand your capacity and sharpen your edgeCreate lasting momentum in just 90 days using the D90 Method The BOLD Leader gives you the mindset, structure, and tools to meet the moment and lead boldly, fueled by intention, not reaction. This is a system built for today's complexities and tomorrow's unknowns. Your next level is calling. Being bold isn't a one-time act—it's a rhythm, a standard, and now, your leadership advantage.

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Aviation Landmarks - Norfolk and Suffolk - Peter B. Gunn

Norfolk and Suffolk are bursting with aviation heritage, having played key roles in military aviation through the two world wars and beyond. The obvious notable landmarks include airfields past and present, traces of former radar stations, decoy airfields and other sites that were once highly secretive. However, there are less conspicuous ones too – from churches, memorials and museums to local pubs, streets and even village signs.This new edition of Aviation Landmarks: Norfolk and Suffolk offers a fully updated account of aviation heritage and history right up to the present day. With over 500 entries, it covers nearly seventy airfields as well as many lesser-known landmarks such as former radar stations, country houses, local heritage collections, street signs and more. Complete with illustrations, OS grid references and an index of places, this reference guide to the two counties, both in the air and on the ground, will captivate both interested locals and aviation enthusiasts alike.

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Stuff I`d Only Tell God – A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth–Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self–Discovery - Jennifer Du

Welcome to your own little confession booth.What would you say if you were completely honest with yourself and with God? It''s time to find out. This journal is a place to record all the stuff you''d only tell God: ideas, beliefs, secrets, memories, wonderings, and wishes--things that might seem outlandish or outrageous to anyone else but are what make you you. Find the space, the courage, and the help you need to unearth the real you, through● soul-searching questions● thought-provoking lists● quirky charts and illustrations● reflections on your past, your people, and your secretsWhere to begin? With your beautifully ruthless honesty.

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Emily Brown and the Thing - Cressida Cowellová

A classic Emily Brown bedtime story about being scared of the dark. From Children''s Laureate, Cressida Cowell.Emily Brown and her rabbit, Stanley, are trying to sleep. But a Splish-Splosh noise is keeping them awake...It''s a Thing! And this Thing just won''t go to sleep. Emily Brown and Rabbit try everything, but nothing works. Just what could be the matter?This warm and witty picture book is perfect for sharing with children who may be afraid of the dark. With a gentle message that things are never quite as scary as they first seem."It''s funny, it''s got twists and turns, and shows us, among other things, that we can spend too much time nurturing our fears rather than trying to conquer them." The Guardian

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Elizabeth II - Shulman Alexandra

With just under a thousand portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, the National Portrait Gallery boasts some of the most treasured and famous official portraits of the Queen captured at key historic moments, as well as day-to-day images of the monarch at home and with family, following her journey from childhood, to princess and Queen, mother and grandmother. This publication highlights the most important portraits of Elizabeth II from the Gallery’s Collection. Paintings and photographs from the birth of Elizabeth II to the present will take readers on a visual journey through the life of Britain’s foremost icon. The book will reflect on the Queen’s life, presenting family photographs alongside important formal portraits to explore how, as her reign became record-breaking, she became an iconic figure in modern British culture and history. The publication features works by key artists depicting the Queen from 1926 to the present day, including Baron, Cecil Beaton, Dorothy Wilding, Patrick Lichfield, Andy Warhol, Annie Leibovitz and David Bailey. This book features an introductory essay by Alexandra Shulman, exploring how the collected portraits depict the Queen throughout her life and reign, and a timeline of key historical events and moments from Elizabeth II’s life.

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Love and Other Lost Things - Melissa Wiesner

When news reaches Jane of her father''s death, she comes home for the first time in a decade. And when she bumps into childhood sweetheart Nik, the years melt away...Nik is broad-shouldered now and stands over six feet tall, but his deep brown eyes are just the same. Jane takes in Nik''s blue scrubs and doctor''s ID badge, happy that one of them got to live their dream.But Nik doesn''t know the real reason she left town. Or who put that bruise on her cheek...Jane knows the truth would destroy him. So why can''t she stay away from the boy who broke her heart? And when the past comes calling, will it tear them apart forever?A completely heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, and unforgettable romance, perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Paige Toon. Love and Other Lost Things will shatter your heart, make you sob with joy, and remind you of the beautiful pain of lost love.Read what everyone''s saying about Love and Other Lost Things:''Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged and your laughter lines deepened!... Heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, and unforgettable... With tears streaming down my face, I found myself completely captivated... you won''t be able to put down... Grab a box of tissues.'' Nessas_book_reviews''I haven''t stopped sob crying... LOVED IT!... Rollercoaster of emotions... Heartbreaking... Bingeworthy... Tears BIG time... All the feels.'' coffeeandpages2021, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow... Incredible... Broke me and put me back together again... Fabulous.'' ashlees.reads''Do you love a book that rips your heart out and has you reaching for the tissues? This was it... Loved.'' Lindseysbooked, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Emotional and beautiful... Amazing... One I will not forget.'' nobookmark_noproblem, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Outstanding... This book will gut you in the best way... Heartbreaking... A binge read that you won''t want to put down.'' Booksandbedtime, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It broke my heart and... pieced it back together... Grab some tissues and don''t miss this one!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I couldn''t put this down for a minute... Addicting... This will break your heart but will also patch it back... Loved... A must-read.'' livelyreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Seeing Things as They Are: Selected Journalism and Other Writings - George Orwell

''This selection is a ceaseless delight ... there is a treat on almost every page'' Daily TelegraphGeorge Orwell wrote, in his words, from ''a desire to see things as they are''. This new collection of his journalism and other writings, including articles, essays, broadcasts, poems, book and film reviews from across his career, shows his unmatched genius for observing the world. Whether discussing Polish immigration or Scottish independence, railing against racism, defending the English language or holding an imaginary conversation with Jonathan Swift, these pieces reveal a clear-eyed, entertaining and eternally relevant chronicler of his age.Edited with an introduction by Peter Davison''Orwell''s luminous gift was for seeing things, for noticing what others missed, took for granted or simply found uninteresting, for discovering meaning and wonder in the familiarity of the everyday... Nothing escaped or seemed beneath his notice, which was what made him such a good reporter... Seeing Things As They Are is intended to be a collection first and foremost of his journalism, with preference given to lesser-known pieces and reviews as well as some of the poems he wrote. It is full of interest and curiosities'' Jason Cowley, Financial Times''Peter Davison gives us a feast of [Orwell''s] shorter writings, showing how from such hesitant beginnings he evolved into the writer of enduring importance we know, committed to decency, equality and political honesty, who could nevertheless wax lyrical over the first signs of spring or an imaginary English pub'' Gordon Bowker, Independent

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In Black and White - Alexandra Wilson

**PAPERBACK FEATURES NEW CONTENT. NOW WITH AFTERWORD AND READING GROUP QUESTIONS**''A compelling and courageous memoir forcing the legal profession to confront uncomfortable truths about race and class. Alexandra Wilson is a bold and vital voice. This is a book that urgently needs to be read by everyone inside, and outside, the justice system.'' THE SECRET BARRISTER ''A riveting book in the best tradition of courtroom dramas but from the fresh perspective of a young female mixed-race barrister. That Alexandra is "often" mistaken for the defendant shows how important her presence at the bar really is.'' MATT RUDD, THE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINEAlexandra Wilson was a teenager when her dear family friend Ayo was stabbed on his way home from football. Ayo''s death changed Alexandra. She felt compelled to enter the legal profession in search of answers. As a junior criminal and family law barrister, Alexandra finds herself navigating a world and a set of rules designed by a privileged few. A world in which fellow barristers sigh with relief when a racist judge retires: ''I''ve got a black kid today and he would have had no hope''. In her debut book, In Black and White, Alexandra re-creates the tense courtroom scenes, the heart-breaking meetings with teenage clients, and the moments of frustration and triumph that make up a young barrister''s life. Alexandra shows us how it feels to defend someone who hates the colour of your skin, or someone you suspect is guilty. We see what it is like for children coerced into county line drug deals and the damage that can be caused when we criminalise teenagers. Alexandra''s account of what she has witnessed as a young mixed-race barrister is in equal parts shocking, compelling, confounding and powerful. ''An inspirational, clear-eyed account of life as a junior barrister is made all the more exceptional by the determination, passion, humanity and drive of the author. Anyone interested in seeing how the law really works should read it.'' SARAH LANGFORD''This is the story of a young woman who overcame all the obstacles a very old profession could throw at her, and she survived, with her integrity intact.'' BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH''Wilson offers a role model for those who still think the law is for other people, and shows the way for English courts to become ever less Dickensian.''DAVID COWAN, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly - Richard Scarry

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It''s the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite.In this collection Huck takes flying lessons, we learn how planes and birds fly, the cat family goes to the air show, and Wolfgang Wolf, Benny Baboon and Harry Hyena take a trip to the moon in their own rocket! Packed with amazing Scarry detail and with stories that can be read again and again, this book will give hours of fun to fans of planes, rockets and flying!

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My Very Important Lift-the-Flap Book: Vehicles and Things That Go - DK

This lift-the-flap book encourages interactivity and introduces children to incredible facts about a variety of subjects.Little learners can discover fun facts and information about their favourite subject on every page with this interactive lift-the-flap book series. Simple, age-appropriate questions are accompanied by lift-the-flaps which reveal the answer.My Very Important Lift the Flap Book: Vehicles and Things That Go will transport children aged 3-5 to all sorts of wonderful locations, including cities, a park, a harbour, a construction site, and more. As they explore and lift the flaps on each page, little ones can reveal fun facts about cars, trucks, bikes, boats, trains, and much more!This exciting lift-the-flap book for kids offers:- Fun facts and information about different types of vehicles for children aged 3-5.- Visually exciting pages with fun, colourful illustrations and photographs that are appealing and age-appropriate for kids.- An interactive learning experience through lifting the flaps and revealing information and images.- Large and sturdy flaps which are safe for little hands to grab and lift.Children will love to lift and learn, developing their fine motor skills through tactile elements on every page whilst learning new facts about their favourite things. More than 75 flaps reveal the answers to facts that children can have fun guessing, or they can learn by lifting and revealing.

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Rebel Boys and Rescue Dogs, or Things That Kiss with Teeth - Brianna R. Shrum

A young adult romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of 10 Things I Hate About You and Jenn Bennett’s Alex, Approximately. Seventeen-year-old Brynn Riley is on a hundred committees, has earned teacher’s pet in practically every class she’s ever taken, and is on track to make valedictorian. But one night, Brynn makes a mistake. A big one. Why wouldn’t the cops show up on the one night she’s ever cut loose in her life? Why wouldn’t she be assigned community service for one tiny mistake? And why, of all things, wouldn’t a boy from school happen to work at the pitbull rescue where she chooses to do her community service hours? Oliver West’s dad owns the rescue. And Oliver works there as his second in command. And Brynn and Oliver both know that she absolutely screwed him out of a major scholarship opportunity at school earlier in the semester. If he tells anyone at school that she was arrested, everything she’s worked so hard for will be disappear. If Brynn doesn’t want her secret spilled, she’d better start taking Oliver seriously. He’ll keep quiet if she helps him get another shot at the scholarship project (since she ruined it, after all). As the two get closer, the stakes begin to shift. Brynn starts to want Oliver for more than the community service checkmark that will give her back her squeaky-clean record, and Oliver, as it turns out, takes Brynn Riley very, very seriously. But, well . . . you know what they say: Nothing brings people together like blackmail, pitbulls, and court-ordered community service.

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Miracles and Other Reasonable Things - Sarah Bessey

In her captivating, trademark weave of theology and memoir, Sarah Bessey tells us the story of the car crash that changed her body and how it ultimately changed her life. The road of healing led to Rome where she met the Pope (it’s complicated) and encountered the Holy Spirit in the last place she expected. Insightful, profound, and unexpected, Miracles and Other Reasonable Things is a wild, spirit-filled story of what it means to live with both grief and faith, suffering and joy, as we wrestle with God.

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Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly - Richard Scarry

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other things that fly! It's the perfect partner to Cars and Trucks and Things that Go and set to be a new Scarry favourite.

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Decisions That Matter

''For anyone who wants to make decisions with confidence and clarity, reclaim their mental space, and design a life that truly matters'' — Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit‘A profound yet incredibly practical guide to what is arguably the most important single thing we do, as finite humans in search of meaningful lives: making decisions.'' – Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals------------------------From the acclaimed author and podcaster of Power Hour comes an actionable guide to making better, more intentional everyday decisions to lead us to the life that we want.It''s estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We''re living in the age of abundance, with more choices than ever before. From everyday mundane choices to big life decisions, the more options we have, the more overwhelmed we become.In Decisions That Matter, Adrienne Adhami – podcaster, business advisor and keynote speaker to industry-leading companies such as Microsoft, Spotify and Range Rover – provides the tools and insights you need to navigate these choices with confidence. Adrienne offers strategies and frameworks to help you make intentional decisions in a world full of distractions.Packed with real-life examples and actionable steps, Decisions That Matter will help you:Overcome procrastination: build the confidence to make effective decisions.Combat decision fatigue: reclaim your time and mental energy by simplifying the decision-making process.Take control of your life: create a life that aligns with your values and goals.Motivating and infused with Adrienne’s infectious energy, Decisions That Matter is a manual that empowers you to break free from indecision and make choices with clarity and conviction.------------------------‘Adrienne writes with the kind of vulnerability that makes every chapter feel like a chat with a wise, no-nonsense friend. Reading this book is definitely a decision that matters!’ – Candice Brathwaite, bestselling author of Sista, Sister, Manifesto and I Am Not Your Baby Mother‘In the age of countless options, the ability to make thoughtful decisions has never been more essential – or more difficult. Adrienne Adhami’s Decisions That Matter is an insightful guide we need right now.’ – Mo Gawdat, bestselling author of Solve for Happy, The Little Voice in Your Head and Unstressable‘A brilliant, practical guide to overcoming the decision paralysis that plagues our lives. Decisions That Matter is packed full of empathy, wisdom and the best kind of actionable solutions. In a world of endless choices, definitely choose Adrienne.’ — Viv Groskop, bestselling author of How to Own the Room

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Decisions That Matter - Adrienne Adhami

''For anyone who wants to make decisions with confidence and clarity, reclaim their mental space, and design a life that truly matters'' — Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit‘A profound yet incredibly practical guide to what is arguably the most important single thing we do, as finite humans in search of meaningful lives: making decisions.'' – Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals------------------------From the acclaimed author and podcaster of Power Hour comes an actionable guide to making better, more intentional everyday decisions to lead us to the life that we want.It''s estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We''re living in the age of abundance, with more choices than ever before. From everyday mundane choices to big life decisions, the more options we have, the more overwhelmed we become.In Decisions That Matter, Adrienne Adhami – podcaster, business advisor and keynote speaker to industry-leading companies such as Microsoft, Spotify and Range Rover – provides the tools and insights you need to navigate these choices with confidence. Adrienne offers strategies and frameworks to help you make intentional decisions in a world full of distractions.Packed with real-life examples and actionable steps, Decisions That Matter will help you:Overcome procrastination: build the confidence to make effective decisions.Combat decision fatigue: reclaim your time and mental energy by simplifying the decision-making process.Take control of your life: create a life that aligns with your values and goals.Motivating and infused with Adrienne’s infectious energy, Decisions That Matter is a manual that empowers you to break free from indecision and make choices with clarity and conviction.------------------------‘Adrienne writes with the kind of vulnerability that makes every chapter feel like a chat with a wise, no-nonsense friend. Reading this book is definitely a decision that matters!’ – Candice Brathwaite, bestselling author of Sista, Sister, Manifesto and I Am Not Your Baby Mother‘In the age of countless options, the ability to make thoughtful decisions has never been more essential – or more difficult. Adrienne Adhami’s Decisions That Matter is an insightful guide we need right now.’ – Mo Gawdat, bestselling author of Solve for Happy, The Little Voice in Your Head and Unstressable‘A brilliant, practical guide to overcoming the decision paralysis that plagues our lives. Decisions That Matter is packed full of empathy, wisdom and the best kind of actionable solutions. In a world of endless choices, definitely choose Adrienne.’ — Viv Groskop, bestselling author of How to Own the Room

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Wheels, Wings, and Other Speedy Things - Rebecca Weerasekera

Turn each page to peek into a scene and discover 60 planes, trains, trucks, construction equipment, hot air balloons, and other vehicles that go. Brightly colored illustrations and simple pre-school text make this a fun, interactive book for preschoolers. Children both learn to visually identify the vehicle and its spelling in this sturdily casebound board book, ideal for young children.

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Baby's Black and White Books Things That Go - Mary Cartwright

This robust board book will fascinate babies and introduce them to all kinds of things that go, with quirky animals driving, flying and riding along. Every page is designed to stimulate developing minds, with striking high-contrast illustrations and inviting holes to peep through.

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Pop-up Things That Go! - Ingela P. Arrhenius

A colourful first pop-up book of things that go, perfect for tiny hands.Things that fly, things that zoom and things that float - find all the things that go in this colourful pop-up book. With 15 pop-ups and beautifully stylish illustrations from Ingela P Arrhenius, this is a bold and bright introduction to things that go.

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Bodies That Matter - Judith Butlerová

In Bodies That Matter, renowned theorist and philosopher Judith Butler argues that theories of gender need to return to the most material dimension of sex and sexuality: the body. Butler offers a brilliant reworking of the body, examining how the power of heterosexual hegemony forms the "matter" of bodies, sex, and gender. Butler argues that power operates to constrain sex from the start, delimiting what counts as a viable sex. She clarifies the notion of "performativity" introduced in Gender Trouble and via bold readings of Plato, Irigaray, Lacan, and Freud explores the meaning of a citational politics. She also draws on documentary and literature with compelling interpretations of the film Paris is Burning, Nella Larsen''s Passing, and short stories by Willa Cather.

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111 Places in Miami and the Keys That You Must Not Miss - Alexandra Streisand, Gordon Streisand

Miami is a city in constant motion, where luxury high-rises reshape the skyline and vibrant art, neon-lit beaches, and tropical charm create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Beyond the lively nightlife lies the serene paradise of the Keys, a chain of islands steeped in history, hidden gems, and sun-soaked adventures.This guide uncovers Miami and the Keys’ most unusual experiences, inviting you to explore places you’ve passed or never noticed. Discover rotating art displays in a millionaire’s mansion, dance to Latin rhythms in Little Havana, or slide down a two-story chute into a shopping haven.Dive into crystal-clear waters to explore pirate shipwrecks, visit the country’s smallest post office, or track down Florida’s elusive Skunk Ape. Seek tranquility at a tropical Buddhist temple, stroll through mango groves, and celebrate sunsets at the southernmost point of the U.S. 111 places are waiting to reveal the magic of Miami and the Keys.

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Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories - Jarvis

“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they''ve circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they''ve missed the other''s birthday and scramble to surprise each other with a party! And when Bear accidentally loses the ball while playing Boing Boing, he has to summon up all his courage to go into the Creepy Cave to get it back.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fifth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Time to Think: The things that stop us and how to deal with them - Johnson Rachel

Being a leader is a wonderful privilege but can also come with challenges we don''t always feel prepared for. How often do we tie ourselves in knots wondering about the right way to deal with a difficult situation at work? Or wondering why no one ever told us how to manage some of the challenges? This book is for people who need practical ways of tackling the tricky issues in leadership to move forward courageously. From people pleasing to crucial conversations, we look at ten areas that can cause us to be ''stuck'' and how we can get ourselves free. Dip into this book when you need some support to inspire, motivate, and equip you in whatever stage of leadership you''re at so that you can lead more confidently and freely, and be your best more of the time.

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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things - Lenore Look

The first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences—with a truly unforgettable character—from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham.Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything—elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’ s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him? “Alvin’s a winner.” —New York Post

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The Little Book of Words That Matter - Joanne Ruelos Diaz

Words matter. You matter! Choose your words wisely. This pocket-size book features an inclusive collection of 100 words to teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate their way through it. Each page offers a word and age-appropriate definition, along with a related activity, resource or mindful prompt, beautifully illustrated by Instagram star Annelies Draws. Split into four chapters, including: Feelings Matter: Afraid; Grateful; Proud You Matter: Authentic; Consent; Resilience Differences Matter: Disability; Equity; RaceChangemakers Matter: Ally; Conservation; Feminism Featuring a how-to guide for adults at the back of the book, this inclusive resource is the perfect conversation starter for families and will empower children of all ages.

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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories - Jarvis

Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the start of an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis."These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn’t), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better...“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories - Jarvis

“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bird feels poorly, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies to make her feel better. And when they hang out with Mole – who tells absolutely hilarious jokes! – Bird realizes she doesn’t need to compete for Bear’s attention; that there is lots of laughter to go around...Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the third instalment in an irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Things That Go - Igloo Books Ltd

Discover 50 exciting sounds in this epic book! Featuring colourful scenes jam-packed with things that go, and lots of buttons to press, this is an awesome book to explore vehicle sounds and more!- 50 sound buttons featuring sounds from cars, planes, boats, rockets, and all things that go! - Colourful scenes with search-and-find activities inside- Children will learn to recognise the noises of all things that go- Sensory learning experience that will encourage a child''s reading and listening skills- Interactive book to keep children entertained and engagedAlso available: Noisy Farm

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Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories - Jarvis

"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear''s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back – even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Frogs and Other Plays - Aristophanes

Marrying deft social commentary to a rich, earthy comedy, the three comedies collected in Aristophanes'' The Frogs and Other Plays offers a unique insight into one of the most turbulent periods in Ancient Greek history. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by David Barrett with revisions, an introduction and notes by Shomit Dutta.The master of ancient Greek comic drama, Aristophanes combined slapstick, humour and cheerful vulgarity with acute political observations. In The Frogs, written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to the Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a great debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of Aeschylus and the brilliant modernity of Euripides. The clash of generations and values is also the object of Aristophanes'' satire in Wasps, in which an old-fashioned father and his loose-living son come to blows and end up in court. And in Women at the Thesmophoria, the famous Greek tragedian Euripides, accused of misogyny, persuades a relative to infiltrate an all-women festival to find out whether revenge is being plotted against him.Shomit Dutta''s introduction discusses Aristophanes'' life, the cultural context of his work and conventions of Greek comedy. This updated version of David Barrett''s translation also includes extensive notes and a preface for each play.Aristophanes (c.445-386 BC) was probably born in Athens. Little is known about his life, but there is a portrait of him in Plato''s Symposium. He was twice threatened with prosecution for his outspoken attacks on the prominent politician Cleon, but in 405 he was publicly honoured and crowned for promoting Athenian civic unity in The Frogs. Aristophanes had his first comedy produced when he was about twenty-one, and wrote forty plays in all. The eleven surviving plays of Aristophanes are published in the Penguin Classics series as The Birds and Other Plays, Lysistrata and Other Plays, The Wasps and Other Plays and The Frogs and Other Plays.If you enjoyed The Frogs and Other Plays, you might like Aristophanes'' Lysistrata and Other Plays, also available in Penguin Classics.

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Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other Stories - Jarvis

"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird has a secret to tell Bear he will not listen - because he is worried he''ll give it away! And when the pair find out they don’t actually like all the same things, they both agree it doesn’t matter, because the thing they like best of all is being friends with each other.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the sixth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird’s adventures are perfect to read aloud together, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Bear and Bird: The Stick and Other Stories - Jarvis

"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear''s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back – even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories make up the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Cave and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories - Jarvis

“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesJust you and me and the stars. I’m as happy as can be...Bear and Bird are best friends! And while they don''t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want it to make the other happy. So, when Bear gobbles up the special, surprise cake Bird made for him, Bird laughs and laughs. And when Bird gets completely lost after sitting on a rock with legs, Bear comes to the rescue, on a walking rock of his own...Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the second instalment in an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories"Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesReaders can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for:Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Adventure and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Stick and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Cave and Other StoriesBear and Bird: The Secret and Other StoriesThe Cloud: A Bear and Bird picture book

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The Next Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy - Tim Harford

In Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, bestselling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of fifty radical inventions that changed the world. Now, in this new book, Harford once again brings us an array of remarkable, memorable, curious and often unexpected 'things' - inventions that teach us lessons by turns intimate and sweeping about the complex world economy we live in today. From the brick, blockchain and the bicycle to fire, the factory and fundraising, and from solar PV and the pencil to the postage stamp, this brilliant and enlightening collection resonates, fascinates and stimulates. It is a wonderful blend of insight and inspiration from one of Britain's finest non-fiction storytellers.

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You and Me and the Land of Lost Things - Andy Griffiths

You and Me and the Land of Lost Things is the brand new adventure series from Andy Griffiths, the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series that puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure! This book is highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.What are you waiting for? Come on in!Remember the time we flew to the moon without a rocket? And the time we went to the bottom of the ocean and fought a high-voltage octopus? And how about the time we got lost in the Land of Lost Things? That was one of our most exciting adventures yet! It all started like this . . .Full of hilarious hijinx, page-turning illustrations, non-stop action and many twists and turns... Come on and lose yourself in The Land of Lost Things – you’ll never want to be found!

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