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The orphan Cole wanders the world, seeking the fabled Underground City which he has promised his love Sigrid he will find. Somewhere else entirely, Niven sits in a palace garden taking lessons in astronomy and architecture, dreaming up ways to escape being married off to one of her fatherâ ™s friends.Coleâ ™s story is pieced together from folk songs and fragments as he travels ever onwards towards his destiny: a new life even stranger than the one before. Niven too will learn what it means to leave the garden of childhood. Their world is one of witchcraft and wishing, wisdom and regret, as they slowly learn how much it is possible to love, and suffer for the sake of love.Comic, grotesque, lyrical, and immensely readable, Tony Williamsâ ™s fantasy picaresque is a readerâ ™s delight. A sweeping yarn through the darkest of ages, filled with rogues, lovers, murderers, swindlers, and saints.

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NOW MAKE AN END.During the last days of Narnia, the Great Lion, Aslan, is missing. And in his place, an impostor spreads treachery and lies across the land and welcomes a great evil intent on destroying Narnia and its people ⠓ forever. Only the king and a small band of loyal followers and friends of Narnia are left to make one last stand against complete annihilation and fight in the greatest of all battles, the last battle⠦This is the magnificent ending to C. S. Lewis⠙s The Chronicles of Narnia. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician⠙s Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle

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The sensational new novel from the author of The History of BeesTranslated into 36 languages, winner of the Norwegian Bookseller s Prize, and the most successful Norwegian author of her generation, Maja Lunde returns with a heart-wrenching tale, set in the distant past and the dystopian future, about extinction and survival, family and hope.Mikhail lives in Russia in 1881. When a skeleton of a rare wild horse is brought to him, the zoologist plans an expedition to Mongolia to find the fabled Przewalski horse, a journey that tests not only his physicality, but his heart. In 1992, Karin, alongside her troubled son Mathias and several Przewalski horses, travels to Mongolia to re-introduce the magnificent horses to their native land. The veterinarian has dedicated her life to saving the breed from extinction, prioritizing the wild horses, even over her own son.Europe s future is uncertain in 2064, but Eva is willing to sacrifice nearly everything to hold onto her family s farm. Her teenage daughter implores Eva to leave the farm and Norway, but a pregnant wild mare Eva is tending is about to foal. Then, a young woman named Louise unexpectedly arrives on the farm, with mysterious intentions that will either bring them all together, or devastate them one by one.Spanning continents and centuries, The Last Wild Horses is a powerful tale of survival and connection-of humans, animals, and the indestructible bonds that unite us all.

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From the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, a collection of some of her finest short stories.For more than four decades, Doris Lessingâ ™s work has observed the passion and confusion of human relations, holding a mirror up to our selves in her unflinching dissection of the everyday.From the magnificent â ˜To Room Nineteenâ ™, a study of a dry, controlled middle-class marriage â ˜grounded in intelligenceâ ™, to the shocking â ˜A Woman on the Roofâ ™, where a workman becomes obsessed with a pretty sunbather, this superb collection of stories written over four decades, from the 1950s to the 1990s, bears stunning witness to Doris Lessingâ ™s perspective on the human condition.

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Williams is one of the most pioneering fiction writers of our time Andrew Motion, New Statesman Book of the Year 2024 Witty, peculiar and brilliant Telegraph Christmas Pick 2024 A book completed by a master of the craft. Prepare to be moved Guardian Holy, gorgeous and politically red-hot masterpieces Daily Telegraph An intricate, perfectly articulated work of art Times Literary SupplementJoy Williams offers ninety-nine illuminations on mortality as she brings her powers of observation to Azrael, the Angel of Death and transporter of souls. Balancing the extraordinary and the humble, the bizarre and the beatific, the book presents Azrael as a thoughtful and troubled protagonist as he confronts the holy impossibility of his task, his uneasy relationship with Death and his friendship with the Devil. In this follow-up to Williams 99 Stories of God, a collection of connected beings - ranging from ordinary people to great artists such as Kafka, Nietzsche, Bach and Rilke to dogs, birds, horses and butterflies - experience the varying fate of the soul, transient yet everlasting. Profound, sorrowful, witty and ecstatic, Concerning the Future of Souls will leave readers awestruck in their confrontation of life in the face of death.

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The Inflammation Spectrum, Dr Will Cole s follow up to Ketotarian, teaches us how inflammation is often the catalyst for most common health woes.Arriving at a time where issues of inflammation and gut health are becoming increasingly prominent within mainstream discourses, Dr Will Cole offers us a solution to this growing issue. The Inflammation Spectrum teaches us that ultimately how we feel is symbiotically linked to what we consume; indeed, food, in Cole s words, constantly and dynamically influences our health. Subsequently he teaches readers how to do nutrition the right way, providing us with a personal guide which seeks to aid readers to find out which foods their bodies love, hate and need to feel great!Cole s book informs us to think twice before consuming pharmaceutical drugs to fix issues of inflammation and instead proposes that readers reassess their eating habits, using food as thy medicine . This book, Dr Mark Hyman suggests, is for anyone who is fed up with fad diets as Cole uses his years of experience in functional-medicine to teach us how to love our bodies enough to nourish it with delicious, healing foods. From personal quizzes to scientific breakdowns The Inflammation Spectrum offers empowering advice and puts readers on the path to achieving food freedom and optimal health.

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The remarkable story of the forgotten British scientists who enabled the Manhattan Project to create the atomic bomb  Atomic weaponry is widely understood as a story of American scientific achievement⠔but scientists working in Britain played a vital role in its development. Including Nobel Prize winners and Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany, these scientists have long since been forgotten. But without their expertise, Robert Oppenheimer⠙s research at Los Alamos would never have succeeded.  Gareth Williams unearths the true story of the top-secret British atomic programme, codenamed ⠜Tube Alloys,⠝ established in 1940. These pioneering scientists struggled to convince sceptics in Britain and the USA that an atomic ⠜super-bomb⠝ capable of destroying entire cities was feasible, and could be built in time to influence the outcome of the Second World War. Williams shows how the British atomic programme, despite the often disruptive involvement of political leaders such as Winston Churchill, was vital to the success of the Manhattan Project.  The Impossible Bomb sheds new light on how humanity⠙s deadliest weapons came to exist⠔and the massive destruction they wrought.

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Simon Williams (the Ginger GM) is passionate about the Dutch Defence. He has played it all his life, knows it inside out and is considered one of the world s leading experts on this very dynamic Black counter. In this book he shares his extensive knowledge, holds nothing back and carves out a formidable repertoire for aggressive black players.The great thing about the Dutch is that it solves several opening problems with Black. What to do against 1 d4? Play 1...f5! How to counter the English (1 c4)? Play 1...f5! again. What about the transpositional Reti Opening 1 Nf3? Yep. You ve guessed it. Play 1...f5! Get the f-pawn to f5 and then plan to follow up with ...d6 and ...e5, creating a dynamic central pawn wall. If White doesn t counter accurately (and many players won t) this lays the foundations for a powerful middlegame kingside attack. The Killer Dutch Rebooted is a swash-buckling opening that favors the brave and fearless chess player.- A dangerous system where Black can easily whip up a deadly kingside attack.- Latest updates on Dutch theory.- Plans against all major variations and sidelines.Williams is well known for his swashbuckling, attacking play and his entertaining and instructive commentary. He is your ideal guide to the Killer Dutch.

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â ˜Iâ ™ll put you in my diary!â ™ comedian Kenneth Williams was known to threaten on occasion, although tantalisingly he kept the journal to himself during his lifetime. Here at last, in one spellbinding volume, are four million words of it.For more than forty years, from his sixteenth birthday until the eve of his unexpected death in 1988, the beloved actor and outrageous â ˜Carry Onâ ™ star Kenneth Williams kept a candid diary. Devastatingly honest about himself, he is equally unsparing in his verdicts on his fellow man. In his descriptions of Tony Hancock, Maggie Smith, Joe Orton and countless others, his waspish sense of humour, love of anecdote and ear for dialogue are given full rein.Malicious, hilarious and harrowing, â ˜The Kenneth Williams Diariesâ ™ are a unique portrait of one of Britainâ ™s most popular â “ and most misunderstood â “ performers.

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With typical eloquence and wisdom, in The Way of St Benedict Rowan Williams explores the appeal of St Benedictâ ™s sixth-century Rule, showing it to be a document of great relevance to present day Christians and non-believers at our particular moment in history.For over a millennium the Rule â “ a set of guidelines for monastic conduct â “ has been influential on the life of Benedictine monks, but has also served in some sense as a â ˜background noteâ ™ to almost all areas of civic experience: artistic, intellectual and institutional.The effects of this on society have been far-reaching and Benedictine communities and houses still attract countless visitors, testifying to the appeal and continuing relevance of Benedictâ ™s principles.As the author writes, the chapters of his book, which range from a discussion of Abbot Cuthbert Butlerâ ™s mysticism to â ˜Benedict and the Future of Europeâ ™, are â ˜simply an invitation to look at various current questions through the lens of the Rule and to reflect on aspects of Benedictine history that might have something to say to usâ ™.With Williams as our guide, The Way of St Benedict speaks to the Ruleâ ™s ability to help anyone live more fully in harmony with others whilst orientating themselves fully to the will of God.

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Get to know all your feelings and how to look after them in this positive and practical guide from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams. How do you feel today? Whether you re happy, sad or anything in-between, this book is the perfect guide to understanding and celebrating all your feelings! In colourful comic-strip stories, explore a whole range of emotions and discover ways to cope when any feeling becomes overwhelming. Packed with top tips for mental wellbeing and a first aid box for feelings, this is a helpful and engaging guide celebrating the importance of good mental health.

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A road trip through Wales and its rich history of folklore. Russ Williams was raised on Welsh stories, like the one about a mountain that would send you mad or turn you into a gifted poet if you camped out on it, or the one about the lost civilization drowned by the sea, and the one about the bottomless lake leading down to the Welsh Otherworld. Stories of witches and giants and heroic kings, dragons and mad doctors, ghostly women, giant beaver monsters, vampire furniture, and pirate-fighting monks. As entertaining as it is informative, Where the Folk follows Russ Williams as he travels in Griff, his creaky red Fiesta, in search of places associated with WalesÂ’s legends, folklore, and urban myths. In this joyful travelogue, not only does Russ recount some of WalesÂ’s most interesting stories, but he also explores the origins behind the myths, talking to experts and storytellers to find out how and why they might have come about, and what they tell us about Wales past and present.

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Travel back in time to the amazing world of the Vikings in this comic-strip history from award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams. Meet legendary warriors, daring explorers and clever kings in this colourful introduction to the Vikings. Join Marcia Williams and discover incredible stories of Viking raids, voyages of discovery and conquered kingdoms. Told in comic-strip style and packed with jokes and facts, this is the perfect guide to the Viking world.

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Royal expert and TV historian Kate Williams opens the doors to 30 palaces, castles and houses that have been connected with the British royals over the centuries.Well known for her expert insights in the media and on countless royal documentaries, Kate takes you on a tour of the UK’s most fascinating palaces, past and present, to unveil the scandalous and little-known stories hidden between their walls.Included in the book are such famous royal residences as Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, but also lesser-known locations such as Falkland Palace and Beaumaris Castle. Covering the breadth of British history, there are tales from the medieval era to the present.Among the palaces included are:St James s Palace, wedding venue for the disastrous union of Caroline of Brunswick and the debauched Prince of Wales, George IV, who turned up drunk and already secretly married Holyroodhouse, where staff once ran a flourishing side hustle, charging visitors money to see the bloodstains from the murder of Mary, Queen of Scots secretary in the queen’s chamberWhitehall Palace and Banqueting Hall, home to Charles II s secret laboratory, where he tried to create an elixir of youth using human skullsTower of London, the site of the unsolved mystery of the ‘Princes in the Tower’ – the disappearance of the two young sons of Edward IVGlamis Castle, the inspiration for Shakespeare’s MacbethGreenwich Palace, where Elizabeth I survived an assassination attempt when poison was placed in her saddleWindsor Castle, where princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were evacuated to during the Second World War, with a secret biscuit tin full of the Crown JewelsMarlborough House, home of Sarah Churchill, the passionate confidante of Queen Anne, before her cousin Abigail usurped her as the new favouriteRevel in the glory and glamour of royal life, as well as the salacious scandals that defined these palaces. The book is vividly brought to life by numerous beautiful illustrations by James Oses, and will be irresistible to anyone interested in British royalty and the history of the United Kingdom.

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The second original novel from the much-missed Space Western Firefly, produced with Joss Whedon as consulting editor, set between the TV series and the movie Serenity.A cosmic cry for helpCaptain Mal Reynolds is in a fix. He d like nothing more than to find honest smuggling work that stays under the Alliance s radar and keeps the good ship Serenity in the sky. But when an old flame of Jayne Cobb s sends a desperate plea across the galaxy, his crew has other ideas.A cut-throat banditOn the arid, far-flung world of Thetis, the terrifying Elias Vandal is threatening to overrun the town of Coogan s Bluff with his trigger-happy army. He wants control of the only thing standing between its people and dustbowl ruin: their water supply.The Magnificent NineWhen the crew land at the hardscrabble desert outpost, they discover two things: a savage outlaw gang who will stop at nothing to get what they want, and that Jayne s former girlfriend, Temperance, is singlehandedly raising a teenage daughter, born less than a year after she and Jayne parted ways. A daughter by the name of Jane McCloud...

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This wonderful book introduces children to the story of life and how it all began. Using bitesize text and beautifully bright illustrations this is the perfect book for budding scientists and those eager to learn more about our amazing planet. Are you ready for an exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on Planet Earth? Packed full of fascinating facts and funny illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to life on earth for even the youngest of readers. At first, nothing lived on Earth. It was a noisy, hot, scary place. Choking gas exploded from volcanoes and oceans of lava bubbled around the globe...Then in the deep, dark ocean, something amazing happened. Find out how the first living cell was created, and how the cells multiply and create jellyfish and worms, and then fish with bendy necks, which drag themselves out of the water into swampy forests. Discover the story of the biggest creatures that have ever walked on land – the dinosaurs. Long after that, hairy creatures who have babies, not eggs, take over, stand on two legs and spread around the world, some of them living through cataclysmic events such as ice ages and volcanic eruptions. CLICK HERE to download Teachers #39; Notes specially written by the authors, Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, to assist teachers and librarians in the promotion and teaching of The Story of Lifein schools and to help foster a love of good books, literature and reading in children.

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The discovery of a long-lost carving sparks new friendships and unmasks a villainous plot in this captivating adventure from former Childrenâ ™s Laureate Wales Eloise Williams.Lily and Tom travel the county with Ma Hawker, enthralling crowds with their amazing collection of curios. Always on the lookout for new wonders, Lily is tricked into buying a worthless bag of rubbish. But hidden within is a special piece of scrimshaw. A young woman called Flora Meriweather is desperate to buy the scrimshaw, hoping it can help her solve a mystery surrounding her late mother. But someone else also wants to get his hands on the scrimshaw and ensure that secrets stay hidden in the past. Can the Curio Collectors help the truth come to light?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia WIlliams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome s most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He ll take you on a tour of Rome s most famous moments and most colourful characters â “ from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Romeâ ™s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williamsâ ™s trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young readerâ ™s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

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Journey through time with this illustrated account of UK history for 7-11 year olds.From the Jurassic coastline to the Jacobites and the Stone Age to social reform, to the Romans and the Roaring Twenties, learn all about the UKâ ™s history in this chronological guide. Exploring:Iconic figures and their hidden narrativesIncredible inventions and the stories behind themKey events and buried historyWritten by historian Lisa Williams, who specialises in educating young people about the lesser-known stories of UK history.

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Welcome to a world where gods and monsters roam the earth . . . I loved every page and can t wait for the sequel! - Reader review Fast paced and full of magic and monsters I couldn t stop turning the page - Reader reviewGet ready to fall in love with The Sleepless, the first in an epic slow-burn YA fantasy duology from multi-award-winning author Jen Williams.Elver is the guardian of the wild and dangerous monster forest. Saved from the brink of death by a god, her skin will poison anyone she touches.Artair is on a mission - one that takes him face-to-face with Elver at her most ruthless. But her defenses are useless when she discovers he s the only human impervious to her deadly gift. For Artair isn t human: he s one of the Sleepless, cursed to share his body with an evil spirit. Lucian inhabits their body while Artair sleeps, and he is hell-bent on manipulating Elver for his dark purposes. But Elver is harbouring secrets too, and she has her own reasons for feigning an alliance with these two souls.Caught in the crossfire of gods, monsters, and a dangerous magic they can barely understand, it is only a matter of time before the paths the three of them choose to take will set alight the very foundations of their world. Beautiful writing, solid world building, interesting characters and a truly unique magic system - Reader review Incredible heroines... incredible fantasy... Escapism at its finest - Stylist on The Bitter Twins One of the great original voices of fantasy - Adrian Tchaikovsky on Talonsister

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Young Giuseppe Bergman, thirsting for escape from the banal, soul-crushing boredom of his everyday life, answers a mysterious ad offering the adventure of a lifetime. But before he even gets a chance to understand what that means, he s swept up in a headlong rush of outrageously convoluted danger and fast-paced action - for which he is absolutely unprepared - all at the behest of the enigmatic H.P. and an unseen television audience. Artist/writer/creator Milo Manara skewers adventure comics, reality TV, and narrative convention itself in this absurdist, sophisticated satire that launches the innocent Giuseppe into the first of many adventures to come. The Magnificent Adventure, complete in one volume.

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Playwright and novelist Nigel Williams s stage adaptation of William Golding s story was first professionally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon in July 1995. Remarkably true to the novel in spirit . . . the theatre lends itself particularly well to the ritualistic aspects of the story - chanting, dancing, marching, forming a circle round the victim, stamping out a fire . . . You end up feeling you have seen a fable of infinite implications enacted in a little room. Sunday TelegraphThis special acting edition, particularly suitable for schools and amateur groups, contains the full playtext as well as notes on staging, a full properties list and lighting and sound cues.

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DIVE INTO THE WORLD⠙S OCEANS TO MEET 36 MAGNIFICENT OCEAN CREATURES. Explore sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas and the murky depths to see some of the most incredible ocean creatures in the world.

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The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window ⠦ We ve all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history? From the ghostly phantoms who walk the grounds at the Tower of London to a haunted maze at Hampton Court Palace, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the eeriest way possible.Made in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, this stunning and spooky collection features eleven gripping stories from bestselling, award-winning and rising-star authors including: Faridah à bíké-Íyímídé, Alexia Casale, Joseph Coelho, Larry Hayes, Jim Helmore, Catherine Johnson, Sophie Kirtley, E. L. Norry, Imogen Russell Williams, Jasmine Richards and Sam Sedgman. Along with stunning, atmospheric illustration from Pam Smy, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of every age up long past their bedtimes ...

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When a petulant princess demands that her parents get her a dragon, it s a tough - though not impossible - task. But when she insists on having the hare in the moon... well, what on Earth are they to do? A fantastically funny story of mayhem and magic, filled with characters we can all relate to. The Magnificent Moon Hare is a must-read title for all fans of Roald Dahl, that will captivate and enthral, inspiring the imagination and opening up a whole new universe of fun and adventure.

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Travel the world to see the most incredible trees close up. Take a journey through steamy rainforests, scorching deserts and vast plains to find thirty-six spectacular trees, from the swamp cypress to the sweet chestnut.

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A story of true drive â “ now the topic of a major documentaryFounded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head, Williams F1 represents the last of the true independent teams; a company devoid of corporate dogma and run by enthusiasts driven by a love of racing and the satisfaction that comes with beating the rest of the world. Since its first Grand Prix victory at Silverstone on 14 July 1979, the team has won a further 116 GPs, delivered seven World Champions - among them Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill - and won nine Constructors Championships.This is the definitive history of the Williams team as told by those who have worked for Williams past and present. At the heart of the book are Sir Frank s personal recollections, along with memories and anecdotes from those at every level: from the shop floor to the upper strata of management; from the mechanics and machinists to the drivers - Mansell, Hill, Alain Prost and Alan Jones among them. It relates both the incredible highs of winning against the odds while never shying the terrible lows - the tragic deaths of Piers Courage in 1970 and Ayrton Senna in 1994 among them.Conveying the history and soul of a unique band of people, Williams F1 explains exactly why the Williams team is held in more affection than any other team in Britain, if not the world.

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**Winner of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award****The instant Irish Times Top Ten bestseller**A heartbreaking and life-affirming novel about small towns and second chances - from the international bestselling author of Four Letters of Loveâ ˜I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williamsâ ™ Ann Patchettâ ˜A rich and gorgeous bookâ ™ The Times, The 10 best historical fiction books of 2024â ˜Irresistible â ¦ A powerful pleasureâ ™ Karen Joy Fowlerâ ˜Deeply compassionateâ ™ Guardianâ ˜Slow, rich, immaculate ... One of the most affecting books I ve ever readâ ™ The Times â ˜A beautifully written novel about second chances and familial loveâ ™ Observerâ ˜A story brimming with kindness and courageâ ™ Mail on Sunday â ˜A warm and life-affirming story about ordinary people going to extraordinary lengthsâ ™ Irish Timesâ ˜Line by line, it may be the most beautifully written novel Iâ ™ve read this yearâ ™ Washington Post_____________________________________Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in the little town of Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from his community. A visit from the doctor is always a sign of bad things to come. His youngest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her fatherâ ™s shadow, and remains there, having missed her chance at real love â “ and passed up an offer of marriage from an unsuitable man.But in the advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troyâ ™s lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughterâ ™s lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever. My own life feels richer having read it Mary Beth Keane A triumph ... There is so much to admire: the lyrical language, how landscape and destiny intertwine, the complex bonds of community Ron Rash

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With its vibrant, student-focused approach and authoritative yet accessible coverage of all key topics, The Oxford Textbook on Criminology is the essential companion to exploring, explaining, and responding to crime. While other books simply impart information The Oxford Textbook on Criminology goes further, equipping readers with the confidence and skills to form their own views and treating them as fellow knowledge-generating criminologists.This highly engaging introduction supports undergraduates throughout their criminological journey, from their first encounter with the discipline to conducting independent research and considering career options. Its fresh, contemporary account of the subject includes chapters dedicated to the hot topics of global criminology, social harm, and green criminology, as well as New frontiers boxes which highlight recent and emerging developments in each area.At every turn, concepts and theories are set into a real world context and readers are encouraged to unpick the issues. What do you think? boxes challenge students to question their assumptions and critically reflect on their personal viewpoints, while Controversy and debate and Conversations boxes help students apply the knowledge they ve gained. The authors explanations are brought to life by the voices and experiences of a wide variety of people connected to criminology and the criminal justice system, from students and academics to police officers and crime victims.Digital formats and resourcesThe second edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-assessment activities, answers to the review questions, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- These study tools that enhance the e-book are also available as stand-alone online resources for use alongside the print book.Online resources for students:- Over 300 multiple choice questions- Suggested answers to the end of chapter questions- Additional chapters on the criminal justice systems of the UK s devolved jurisdictions- Checklists, templates, and resources on academic writing; research ethics; and employability For lecturers:- Exam and essay questions for each chapter- Customizable PowerPoint slides for each chapter- A teaching pack for each chapter, containing ideas on how to use the book material in lectures and smaller groups- Downloadable versions of all figures in the book

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Darth Vader’s young Sith apprentice will forge an unlikely alliance with a ruined Jedi Master seeking redemption as he ventures to destroy Emperor Palpatine. “The Sith always betray one another. . . . I’m sure you’ll learn that soon enough.” The overthrow of the Republic is complete. Absolute power now rests in the iron fist of Darth Sidious–the cunning Sith Lord better known as Emperor Palpatine.But more remains to be done. Pockets of resistance in the galaxy must still be defeated and missing Jedi accounted for . . . and dealt with. These crucial tasks fall to the Emperor’s ruthless enforcer, Darth Vader, who in turn has groomed a lethal, nameless Sith apprentice to secretly dispatch the last of his masters’ enemies. Since childhood, Vader s nameless agent has known only the cold, mercenary creed of the Sith. His past is a void; his present, the carrying out of his deadly orders. But his future beckons like a glistening black jewel with the ultimate promise: to stand beside the only father he has ever known, with the galaxy at their feet. But there is one, in control of his master, that stands in the way. This acolyte’s journey will take him across the far reaches of the galaxy and test him with shattering revelations that strike at the very heart of all he believes, stirring within him long-forgotten hopes of reclaiming his name . . . and changing his destiny.

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WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN⠙S FICTION 2024The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven⠙s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures.The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children⠙s Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children⠙s Book Prize!⠜With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.⠝Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime.Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds ⠓ Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad⠙s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House ⠓ but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie⠙s father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?It⠙s the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait ⠓ and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn ⠓ the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets.With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.

Objev podobné jako The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Portraits and Poison - J.T. Williams

In Subversive Habits, Shannen Dee Williams provides the first full history of Black Catholic nuns in the United States, hailing them as the forgotten prophets of Catholicism and democracy. Drawing on oral histories and previously sealed Church records, Williams demonstrates how master narratives of women⠙s religious life and Catholic commitments to racial and gender justice fundamentally change when the lives and experiences of African American nuns are taken seriously. For Black Catholic women and girls, embracing the celibate religious state constituted a radical act of resistance to white supremacy and the sexual terrorism built into chattel slavery and segregation. Williams shows how Black sisters-such as Sister Mary Antona Ebo, who was the only Black member of the inaugural delegation of Catholic sisters to travel to Selma, Alabama, and join the Black voting rights marches of 1965-were pioneering religious leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, desegregation foot soldiers, Black Power activists, and womanist theologians. In the process, Williams calls attention to Catholic women⠙s religious life as a stronghold of white supremacy and racial segregation-and thus an important battleground in the long African American freedom struggle.

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Discusses how young adult fiction offers new ways of thinking about climate change and definitions of citizenship.The Necessity of Young Adult Fiction argues that YA fiction helps us to think about some of most pressing problems of the twenty-first century by offering imaginative reconceptualizations about identity, nation, family, and the human relationship to the planet. Using examples from YA fiction that range from the Harry Potter series to Nnedi Okorafor s trilogy set in contemporary Nigeria, this book argues that the cultural work of YA fiction shapes readers perceptions, making them receptive to--and invested in--the possibility of positive social change.The novels examined could all be considered fantastical, but they offer insights into the real world that all readers--and particularly young adult readers--might draw on in order to reimagine social structures and the well-being of the planet. The book is designed to bring readers into the conversation about how we might create cosmopolitan societies that are shaped around conversation and engagement rather than fear and isolation. Each of these novels, in different ways, illustrate the dangers inherent in fundamentalist visions of the world.Through its discussions about the relationships between reading and citizenship, monsters and families, the local and the global, The Necessity of Young Adult Fiction demonstrates that YA fiction is doing some of the most important and creative work in literature today.

Objev podobné jako The Necessity of Young Adult Fiction - Deborah Lindsay Williams

WINNER OF THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARDTHE INSTANT IRISH TIMES TOP 5 BESTSELLERBy the author of Four Letters of Love, the international bestseller now a major film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnanâ ˜I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williamsâ ™ Ann Patchettâ ˜A rich and gorgeous bookâ ™ The Times, The 10 best historical fiction books of 2024â ˜Deeply compassionateâ ™ Guardianâ ˜Slow, rich, immaculate ... One of the most affecting books I ve ever readâ ™ The Times â ˜Line by line, it may be the most beautifully written novel Iâ ™ve read this yearâ ™ Washington PostDoctor Jack Troy was born and raised in the little town of Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from his community. A visit from the doctor is always a sign of bad things to come. His youngest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her fatherâ ™s shadow, and remains there, having missed her chance at real love â “ and passed up an offer of marriage from an unsuitable man.But in the advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troyâ ™s lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughterâ ™s lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever.â ˜Irresistible â ¦ A powerful pleasureâ ™ Karen Joy Fowlerâ ˜A story brimming with kindness and courageâ ™ Mail on Sundayâ ˜A beautifully written novel about second chances and familial loveâ ™ Observerâ ˜A warm and life-affirming story about ordinary people going to extraordinary lengthsâ ™ Irish Times My own life feels richer having read it Mary Beth Keane

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LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2014By the author of Four Letters of Love, the international bestseller now a major film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnanâ ˜A love letter to literature and storytellingâ ™ Eimear McBrideâ ˜I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williamsâ ™ Ann PatchettIn her attic room, with the rain rushing down the windows, Ruthie Swain is trying to find her father through stories. Brought home after a collapse, she lies surrounded by her fatherâ ™s library of three thousand, nine hundred and fifty-eight books. But Ruthieâ ™s story, and the story of the Swains before her, is rooted not in these booksâ ™ pages, but in the land â “ fourteen rain-sodden acres of earth useless for farming, but teeming with stories.From her bed, Ruthie writes Ireland, with its weather, its rivers, its lilts, and its lows. The stories she recounts bring back to life multiple generations buried in this soil - and they might just bring her back into the world again, too.â ˜Extremely moving ... By the final chapter I was weepingâ ™ Sunday Times â ˜Dazzling â ¦ Paragraph after paragraph begs you to stop and reread it, to relish the lilt of it in your inner earâ ™ The Times â ˜Beautiful and enchanting â ¦ A novel that weaves a love of literature into its own moving taleâ ™ Guardian

Objev podobné jako History of the Rain - Williams Niall

From the New York Times bestselling author: a dazzling WWII epic spanning London, New York and the Bahamas and the most infamous couple of the age, the Duke and Duchess of WindsorThe Bahamas, 1941. Newly-widowed Lulu Randolph arrives in Nassau to investigate the Governor and his wife for a New York society magazine whose readers have an insatiable appetite for news of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, that glamorous couple whose love affair nearly brought the British monarchy to its knees five years earlier.But beneath the glitter of Wallis and Edwardâ ™s marriage lies an ugly â “ and even treasonous â “ reality. In the middle of it all stands Benedict Thorpe: a handsome scientist of tremendous charm and murky national loyalties. When Nassauâ ™s wealthiest man is murdered in one of the most notorious cases of the century, Lulu embarks on a journey to discover the truth behind the crime.The stories of two unforgettable women thread together in this extraordinary epic of sacrifice, human love and human courage, set against a shocking true crimeâ ¦ and the rise and fall of a legendary royal couple.

Objev podobné jako The Golden Hour - Williams Beatriz

A gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter from the Sunday Times bestselling author #39;A warm hug of a book #39;S MagazineBehind every successful man is a woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.Sophie Mayhew looks like she has the perfect life. Wife of rising political star John F Mayhew, a man who is one step away from the top job in the government, her glamour matches his looks, power, breeding and money. But John has made some stupid mistakes along the way, some of which are threatening to emerge. Still, all this can still be swept under the carpet as long as Sophie #39;the trophy #39; plays her part in front of the cameras. But the words that come out of Sophie’s mouth one morning on the doorstep of their country house are not the words the spin doctors put in there. Bursting out of the restrictive mould she has been in since birth, Sophie flees to a place that was special to her as a child, a small village on the coast where she intends to be alone. But once there, she finds she becomes part of a community that warms her soul and makes her feel as if she is breathing properly for the first time. Sophie knows she won #39;t be left in peace for long. Now she must decide: where does her real future lie? Praise for Milly Johnson: ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson #39;Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold #39; heat #39;Must read #39; Express #39;A glorious, heartfelt novel #39; Rowan Coleman ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly #39;s writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start #39; Jane Fallon ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde

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A practical guide to more fully achieving a meritocratic society.  As Americaâ ™s most vaunted cultural value, meritocracy is celebrated by some as an institution and derided by others as a mythâ ”or even a trap. Thomas A. Cole argues in Doing Meritocracy Right that if meritocracy is to persist as an institutionâ ”and it mustâ ”it requires structural support in the private sector. For America to achieve a version of meritocracy that more closely matches our aspirations, our business leaders must first offer equity of opportunity for individuals to demonstrate and develop their talents on equal terms.  Drawing on his decades of experience in advising CEOs and corporate boards, personally serving on the boards of major not-for-profits, and leading a large global law firm, Cole cites elite professional-service institutionsâ ”consultancies and law firms especiallyâ ”as improbable laboratories for equity of opportunity. These workplaces, out of self-interest, are laser-focused on the quality of their professionals, seeking out talent and representation and then judging these individuals on (ideally) equal terms once theyâ ™re in place. Here, Cole sees an opportunity that no public initiative or platitudes can deliver: if workplaces seek out representational diversity by applying, with thought and care, a single standard of meritâ ”one that emphasizes characterâ ”and by providing training and mentoring on an equitable basis, then they will offer a ladder to social and economic mobility that serves both individuals and society.  Cole argues that a meritocratic society is achieved in two interrelated stages: access to education; and post-education promotion to membership in the elite. The latter, he says, is the domain of business. Cole argues that the private sector is better positioned to effect reform and he encourages leaders in the private sector to pursue reform both in their organizations, in government, and in the universities and communities where they have influence.  Meritocracy in the private sector canâ ™t control the many American inequities that exist on the ground of American society. But it can do social good by serving as a reliable, merit-determined path to the highest echelons of business and industry. Cole sets the stage for the discussion of reforms with a â œbrief history of our imperfect meritocracy,⠝ and rounds out the book with a to-do list for business leaders. Â

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The Wildest Samurai Who Ever Lived. Tetsuo Hara s masterful follow-up to the generation-defining Fist of the North Star - a rollicking samurai epic inspired by a real-life legend. Long before the Japan of today, there was a land riven by a century of war between hundreds of feudal lords. Standing astride this most chaotic and storied era in Japanese history was a samurai unlike any other - courageous, free-spirited, and peerless on the battlefield, Keiji Maeda had a bombastic style and a penchant for outrageous antics as well as incredible feats of daring. Beloved by his friends, admired by his enemies, and utterly confounding to authority figures, he went out of his way to break every rule but one - his warrior s code. Adapted from a classic historical novel by the iconic artist of Fist of the North Star, there s never been a more thrilling way to experience the golden age of the shogun, samurai, and ninja than this larger-than-life legend of the wildest samurai who ever lived!

Objev podobné jako The Magnificent Bastard 1: The Legend of Keiji - Keiichiro Ryu

Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on their skills in battle, their unique sense of strategic mobility, and on the quality of their weapons and equipment. Written by an expert on early medieval weaponry, this book examines the weapons of the typical Viking warrior, dispels some of the myths of the popular image, such as double-headed axes, and considers the range of weapons that actually underpinned the Vikingsâ ™ success including bows and arrows.Drawing upon contemporary literary and historical accounts from the North Atlantic to the Arab world, surviving examples of weapons and armour, and practical experimentation and reconstructions by modern weapon-smiths and re-enactors, this study casts new light on how Viking weapons were made and used in battle.

Objev podobné jako Weapons of the Viking Warrior - Gareth Williams

Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in the little town of Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from his community. A visit from the doctor is always a sign of bad things to come.His youngest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father s shadow, and remains there, having missed her chance at real love - and passed up an offer of marriage from an unsuitable man.But in the advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy s lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter s lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever.

Objev podobné jako Time of the Child - Williams Niall

Taking a staycation this summer? Introduce children to the wonders, history, culture and customs of the United Kingdom with The Big Book of the UK!In this BIG book you can:- Learn about the sport of dwile flonking - Find out where black diamonds come from- Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands - Discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest.Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Objev podobné jako The Big Book of the UK - Williams Imogen Russell

Welcome to a world where gods and monsters roam the earth . . .Elver is the guardian of the wild and dangerous monster forest. Saved from the brink of death by a god, her skin will poison anyone she touches.Artair is on a mission - one that takes him face-to-face with Elver at her most ruthless. But her defenses are useless when she discovers he s the only human impervious to her deadly gift. For Artair isn t human: he s one of the Sleepless, cursed to share his body with an evil spirit. Lucian inhabits their body while Artair sleeps, and he is hell-bent on manipulating Elver for his dark purposes. But Elver is harbouring secrets too, and she has her own reasons for feigning an alliance with these two souls.Caught in the crossfire of gods, monsters, and a dangerous magic they can barely understand, it is only a matter of time before the paths the three of them choose to take will set alight the very foundations of their world.

Objev podobné jako The Sleepless - Jen Williams

When HMS Laurentic sank in 1917, few knew what cargo she was carrying, and the Admiralty wanted to keep it that way. After all, broadcasting that there were 44 tons of gold off the coast of Ireland in the middle of a vicious and bloody war was not the best strategic move. But Britain desperately needed that gold. Lieutenant Commander Guybon Damant was an expert diver and helped discover how to prevent decompression sickness (â ˜the bendsâ ™). With a then world record dive of 210ft under his belt and a proven history of military determination, Damant was the perfect man for a job that required the utmost secrecy and skill. What followed next was a tale of incredible feats, set against a backdrop of war and treacherous storms. Based on thousands of Admiralty pages, interviews with Damantâ ™s family and the unpublished memoirs of the man himself, The Sunken Gold is a story of war, treasure â “ and one manâ ™s obsession to find it.

Objev podobné jako The Sunken Gold - Joseph A. Williams

Think of Brighton as a rail centre and the natural and understandable perception will be that of a terminus served by electric trains including of course the famous Pullman Brighton Belle . The Southern Railway electrified the Brighton main line as far back as 1933. Electrification was subsequently extended to include the line along the coast west to Chichester and eventually Portsmouth. However, this did not mean the end of steam, for Brighton remained an important steam centre operating local and long distance steam services such as those to Bournemouth and Plymouth, right up to the early 1960s. In addition, Brighton works was active in building and maintaining steam locomotives and steam was also dominant on the branch and cross country lines north and east to places like Steyning or east towards Lewes and Eastbourne. Near the works was a large steam shed and just a few miles out of town were the works of the Pullman Car Company at Preston Park. Arguably the most unusual of the steam trains in the Brighton area were the through goods workings running west to the east and vice versa. Because there was no direct link between the east and west coast lines, these goods train were thus compelled to turn north upon reaching Brighton and then be pulled back into the station after which they could then retrace their steps and head off in the required direction. This strange ritual, which continued for decades, led to unusual and regular sight of steam powered goods trains in the platforms of the terminus. All these aspects and more are illustrated in this new Southern Way Special which focuses on the fascinating railway scene at Brighton, primarily in the 1950s, but also in the 40s and 60s. As with the other Specials, the book is heavily illustrated has a comprehensive introduction, maps and informative extended captions.

Objev podobné jako The Southern Way Special Issue No. 15 - Terry Cole-Whittaker

A witty and inclusive bathroom book for the modern reader packed with fascinating world facts and phenomena, presented in an elegant, giftable package.Full of fascinating trivia, unusual facts, and conversation starters, The Modern Bath­room Reader strikes the perfect balance of light-hearted humor and mind-blowing smarts with just enough faux sophistication to be the perfect addition to any powder room. This inclusively curated compendium is a treat to weary, doomscrolling eyes. Savor the abundance of strange histories, pop-culture oddities, esoteric quotes, and refreshingly classy illustrations sprinkled throughout. Marvel at the surprising origins of everyday things from the comfort of your commode.Â

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A celebration of mums written by Simon Philip with joyful and traditional illustrations by Dawn Lo. Mums are SPECIAL. Mums are UNIQUE.They can play let s pretend . . .. . . and be your best friend.They can be pilots of planesOr drivers of trains.All mums are DIFFERENT, MAGIC . . . and MAGNIFICENT!Mums Are Magnificent champions the diverse nature of mums and uplifts and celebrates ALL types of mums everywhere ⠓ the perfect present to mark the arrival of a new baby or to give to that very special mum on Mother⠙s Day. Just like I Love My Mummy by Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd, With My Mummy by James Brown and Cally Johnson-Isaacs, and My Mum by Anthony Browne, Mums Are Magnificent is a tender exploration of the love between mother and child.

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“Memories of the Revolution have come back to life…”In the summer of 1824, the aging Marquis de Lafayette, defeated politically and distraught over the fate of liberty in Europe, set sail one last time from France for America after an absence of forty years.Across the sea waited a nation transformed: Thirteen colonies were now twenty-four states, stretching from the Atlantic Coast to the Mississippi River. The number of Americans had more than tripled; their industry and creativity had ushered in a new era of individual prosperity and civic improvements. But progress brought worries. Shocks—an economic collapse, a crisis over the westward creep of slavery—foreshadowed a new political age, increasingly democratic and impassioned. The presidential election of 1824 was a precursor to this era. It was fought among four men, and was so bitter and divisive some observers wondered if it heralded the end of the Union. All while the Declaration of Independence neared its fiftieth anniversary and the first generation of Americans passed on, leaving a second to lead their great experiment in liberty into the uncertain future and stirring tender nostalgia for the Revolution and its quickly vanishing stars. Chief among them was Lafayette, the last living major general of the Continental Army.When he arrived at last in August 1824, the old hero met once more with the young republic. One of the greatest celebrations in American history followed. Citizens put aside their differences and rallied together around the spirit of their Revolution, rejoicing over the return of the “Nation’s Guest,” as Lafayette was called. For thirteen months, Lafayette traveled thousands of miles, reaching every state in the Union and met with parades and delirious crowds. The nation was spellbound by their benefactor. And Lafayette was overjoyed and stunned by the nation’s growth and advances, all made possible by the freedom he had fought for long ago. The Last Adieu narrates Lafayette’s farewell tour, capturing both its spectacular pageantry and emotional impact—not only from Lafayette’s perspective, but through eyewitness accounts and recollections of the everyday Americans who participated in the great celebration. Co-starring the swarm of fascinating characters Lafayette encountered across the American landscape—elderly founding fathers, populist politicians, idealistic reformers—this is not simply the record of an incredible journey, but a panorama of a rising America and a chronicle of a time when, as Lafayette wrote, memories of its Revolution came back to life, and its citizens were united in gratitude to the men who had won it.

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A trip back in time DAILY TELEGRAPHA love of railways, a love of history, a love of nostalgia.______________________________Get ready to board the slow train to another era, to a time when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next. On the Slow Train will reconnect you with that long-missed need for escape, and reminds us to lift our heads from the daily grind and remember that there are still places in Britain where we can take the time to stop and stare. This book is a paean to another age: before milk churns, train porters and cats on seats were replaced by security announcements and Burger King wrappers. These 12 spectacular journeys will help free us from what Baudelaire denounced as the horrible burden of time. ___________________________________ Captivating SUNDAY EXPRESS Deep in our soul, the railways represent an idyll that we love INDEPENDENT A magical world, barely changed since the golden age of rail DAILY MAIL Superb RAILYWAY MAGAZINE Memory lane . . . An intriguing social snapshot HERITAGE RAILWAY

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The story of how Elizabeth II became queen. Rich with princess anecdotes... Williams s book weaves the Second World War, vast social change and the royal upheaval of abdication and celebration of coronation into energised, nostalgic storytelling SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Fascinating insights into Elizabeth s relationship with her sister also make this a worthwhile, enjoyable read DAILY TELEGRAPHWe can hardly imagine a Britain without Elizabeth II on the throne. It seems to be the job she was born for. And yet for much of her early life the young princess did not know the role that her future would hold. She was our accidental Queen.As a young girl, Elizabeth was among the guests in Westminster Abbey watching her father being crowned, making her the only monarch to have attended a parent s coronation. Kate Williams explores the sheltered upbringing of the young princess with a gentle father and domineering mother, her complicated relationship with her sister, Princess Margaret, and her dependence on her nanny, Marion Crawfie Crawford. She details the profound and devastating impact of the abdication crisis when, at the impressionable age of 11, Elizabeth found her position changed overnight: no longer a minor princess she was now heiress to the throne.Elizabeth s determination to share in the struggles of her people marked her out from a young age. Her father initially refused to let her volunteer as a nurse during the Blitz, but relented when she was 18 and allowed her to work as a mechanic and truck driver for the Women s Auxiliary Territorial Service. It was her forward-thinking approach that ensured that her coronation was televised, against the advice of politicians at the time.Kate Williams reveals how the 25-year-old young queen carved out a lasting role for herself amid the changes of the 20th century. Her monarchy would be a very different one to that of her parents and grandparents, and its continuing popularity in the 21st century owes much to the intelligence and elusive personality of this remarkable woman.

Objev podobné jako Young Elizabeth - Kate Williams