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Dare to be Different - Ben Brooks

A new book that will inspire children, by the global bestselling author of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different.The words in Dare to be Different have great power.Ben Brooks has brought together 100 people who have all in some way or another used words to do wonderful things. Some may have changed a single life, while others have changed the course of history for almost everyone on earth. But whether their effects were big or small, these individuals'' speeches, letters, poems, songs, stories, and advice prove one thing: words can make the world a better place. And they can make you feel better about yourself too.This extraordinary compendium includes personal letters that were written for just one reader to help guide them through life''s journey; sometimes they were intended for millions of people to hear about grand declarations of war, peace or new discoveries. Most of the time, though, they are words of wisdom that children will love to hear, about kindness, bullying, or whether it''s OK to sometimes eat chocolate for breakfast.From Plautus'' plays about the power of laughter to Selena Gomez''s speech about bullying; and from F. Scott Fitzgerald''s letters of encouragement to his daughter, Scottie, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different - Ben Brooks

WINNER OF THE CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018 & THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER (April 2018) ___________''This book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different.'' Benjamin Zephaniah___________Daniel Radcliffe, Galileo Galilei, Nelson Mandela, Louis Armstrong, Grayson Perry, Louis Braille, Lionel Messi, King George VI, Jamie Oliver... all dared to be different.Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster... More often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school. As a boy, there is an assumption that you will conform to a stereotypical idea of masculinity.But what if you''re the introvert kind? What if you prefer to pick up a book rather than a sword? What if you want to cry when you''re feeling sad or angry? What if you like the idea of wearing a dress?There is an ongoing crisis with regards to young men and mental health, with unhelpful gender stereotypes contributing to this malaise. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative. It is an extraordinary compilation of 100 stories of famous ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different - Ben Brooks

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

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Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different - Ben Brooks

***THE FOLLOW UP TO THE AWARD-WINNING AND BESTSELLING STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT***Tom Daley, Oliver Sacks, the Jamaican Bobsled team, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Carlos Acosta... all dared to be different.This is the follow-up to the much loved and hugely successful Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, the bestselling book that changed countless boys'' lives around the world and gave them the confidence to be themselves.What have the footballer Kylian Mbappé, the philosopher Socrates and the singer Ed Sheeran all got in common? All three of them defied expectations - going against the grain and pursuing their dreams - despite a seemingly impossible barrage of obstacles and difficulties. Their stories are incredible, as are those of the tap-dancer Evan Ruggiero, the Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri, and the other inspirational boys who fill the pages of this extraordinary book.It''s books like these that can make a huge difference to parents and their children''s lives. In this day and age, any publication that shows how we can triumph in the face of adversity and prejudice deserves to be read over and over again.

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Bedtime Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different - Ben Brooks

Who wants to fall asleep to tales of dragons being slain, wars being fought, and princesses being rescued who, quite frankly, could have rescued themselves?Our boys need a new kind of hero. Rule-breakers and innovators who aren''t afraid to think outside and be themselves, whatever people think about how men should behave. Bedtime Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different is a collection of the lives of 200 incredible men from all over the world - from David Attenborough to Beethoven to Stormzy - who succeeded through brains, not brawn, and who will inspire young boys everywhere to follow their dreams.

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You Don't Have to be Loud - Ben Brooks

A shy kid's guide to thriving in their own (quiet) way.Do you sometimes feel afraid of talking in front of people, making a mistake or saying the wrong thing? While everywhere else you look there are loud, confident people?You're not alone. Ben Brooks also grew up as a shy child (so much so that he'd rather have cut his own hair or spend a week at a Silent Retreat then have to speak to other people). But he soon realised that being quiet doesn't make you strange or wrong or boring. In fact, being shy can give you great skills such as listening, kindness and compassion. It's something to embrace and be proud of.In this book, Ben introduces readers to some of the most famous, talented and brilliant shy people - including Charles Darwin, David Bowie, Greta Thunberg, Rosa Parks, Beyonce and Emma Watson - who used their special quietness to achieve awesome things, and he shares his tips for growing up shy in a world that can sometimes feel, well, LOUD.Because you don't have to be loud to be liked, and you definitely don't have to be loud to make an impact.

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The Dare to be Different Book - Magnus Lindkvist

We live in a competitive world. You are expected to do well in school so you can get into a good university, a good job, and a good life. Good in this context means “better than.” On the other hand, creation is the ability to bring new ideas into the world – in business, philosophy, the arts, and life. In reality, the road to creation is paved with blood, sweat and tears. If you really want to offer something that is genuinely creative or innovative, you need to dare to be different! This challenging and original book blends interdisciplinary insights from technology, the arts, popular culture and more, in order to unlock the secrets to genuine innovation and creativity. For anyone wanting to move beyond merely competing, this book contains compelling insights and inspirations to help effect real change.

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It's Okay to Be Different / Esta bien ser diferente - Parr Todd

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes a bilingual edition of his most popular book about being yourself and embracing what makes you stand out.With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.It''s okay to need some help.It''s okay to dance by yourself.It''s okay to be different.It''s Okay to Be Different / Está bien ser diferente celebrates all the ways we are unique and inspires kids to embrace everyone''s individuality. Whether you have an invisible friend; feel mad, embarrassed, or proud; need a helping hand; or like to eat mac and cheese in the bathtub, this book offers the perfect affirming message for anyone who has ever felt like the odd one out.An English edition, It''s Okay to Be Different, is also available for purchase. El autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times Todd Parr presenta un libro reconfortante sobre ser uno mismo y sobre aceptar con alegría lo que nos hace diferentes.Con sus ilustraciones llenas de color, su humor único y sus narraciones inclusivas, el ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dare to Be You - Matthew Syed

From the bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Awesome comes the much-anticipated follow-up, Dare to Be You. What would you dare to try if you stopped worrying about fitting in?If you''re the kind of person who thinks: I don''t like standing out from the crowd ... I wish I could be more like the cool kids ... There''s no point trying to change things ... then this book is for you. Because guess what? There''s no such thing as normal.Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, Dare to Be You empowers young readers to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. With You Are Awesome''s trademark mix of hilarious text, stylish illustration, personal insights and inspiring real-life examples, including Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking.When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero. This groundbreaking, practical and positive book will help kids develop the inner confidence to grow into happy adults who know - and, more importantly, LIKE - themselves. Praise for You Are Awesome, children''s book of the year 2019 and Sunday ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It's Okay To Be Different - Parr Todd

It's okay to need some help.It's okay to be a different colour.It's okay to talk about your feelings.It's okay to make a wish...It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colours and silly scenes. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence.Along with the four other bestselling Todd Parr picture books debuting in paperback this season, It's Okay to be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.

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The Dare to Be You Journal - Matthew Syed

Boys and girls everywhere have been finding their awesome and daring to be themselves thanks to bestselling author Matthew Syed. Now he''s created an interactive journal full of life hacks, challenges and activities to give kids the confidence to come up with their own plan of action to be themselves, live happy and think differently.Whether thinking about what''s truly important to you, seeing your differences as ultimately your greatest strengths, working out how to speak up for yourself or keeping anxiety at bay with breathing exercises, readers will love the brilliant activities in the Dare to Be You Journal. This is the perfect toolkit for anyone who wants to discover their own unique qualities and fearlessly step into the world.

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Scientists Who Dared to Be Different - Emily Holland

This inspirational book celebrates the lives and achievements of highly original, convention-defying scientists who trod the road less travelled, overcame great odds, and changed the world. Spanning from the Renaissance to the present day, this beautifully illustrated full-colour book explores some of the greatest innovators in the history of science. Inside you will find the fascinating stories of 16 pioneering figures of strikingly different backgrounds: people of varied ethnicities, nationalities, genders, lifestyles, and wealth. What they all have in common - other than their genius - is their bravery, resilience, and ability to think beyond the bounds of established convention. This innovative and boldly visual book will inspire readers follow in the footsteps of these STEM heroes and spark their curiosity in the history of science. Our trailblazing scientists include such figures as:• Stephen Hawking, the world-famous physicist who overcame physical paralysis to transform our understanding of black holes.• Marie Sklodowska Curie, the great pioneer of radioactivity, and first person to win two Nobel prizes. • Galileo Galilei, the great physicist who bravely stood by his cosmic theories in the face of the Roman Inquisition.• Katherine Johnson, the "human computer" who played a key part in NASA''s space programme.• Valentina ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When I Dare to Be Powerful - Audre Lorde

''Women so empowered are dangerous''Written with a ''black woman''s anger'' and the precision of a poet, these searing pieces by the groundbreaking writer Audre Lorde are a celebration of female strength and solidarity, and a cry to speak out against those who seek to silence anyone they see as ''other''.One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

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Blind Faith - Ben Elton

Imagine a world where everyone knows everything about everybody. Where ''sharing'' is valued above all, and privacy is considered a dangerous perversion.Trafford wouldn''t call himself a rebel, but he''s daring to be different, to stand out from the crowd. In his own small ways, he wants to push against the system. But in this world, uniformity is everything. And even tiny defiances won''t go unnoticed.Ben Elton''s dark, savagely comic novel imagines a post-apocalyptic society where religious intolerance combines with a sex-obsessed, utterly egocentric culture. In this world, nakedness is modesty, independent thought subversive, and ignorance is wisdom.A chilling vision of what''s to come? Or something rather closer to home?

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The Artist's Guide to Sketching - James Gurney, Thomas Kinkade

A bold new edition of the groundbreaking book by two of America''s most prominent visual artists, James Gurney (Dinotopia, Color and Light), and Thomas Kinkade, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs, and illuminating text to guide a new generation of illustrators. "If I could only have one drawing book on my shelf, it would be this one." –Shari Blaukopf, author of the Urban Sketching Handbook: Working With ColorSince its release in 1982, The Artist’s Guide to Sketching has become a classic art guide for students and laypeople around the world. The book includes instruction and artwork by James Gurney and Thomas Kinkade—two students who would go on to fame with Dinotopia (Gurney) and as the “Painter of Light” (Kinkade). This new edition restores the classic text with updated full-color visuals and a special section chronicling the book’s origins and the friendship, drawing on archives from Gurney and the Kinkade family estate. Chapters and topics include: Chapter 1: THE EXPERIENCE OF SKETCHING (Coping with the Weather, Sketching at Night, Sitting or Standing?, Dealing with Curious Spectators, Being Inconspicuous, At Home Amid the ElementsChapter 2: MATERIALS (Sketchbooks, Pencils, Pens, Markers, Wash and Drybrush, Sketchboxes and Carrying Cases, Experiencing Your Materials)Chapter ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Lion Who Wanted To Love - Giles Andreae

From the author of international bestseller, Giraffes Can''t Dance, comes this feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different ...Leo isn''t like other lion cubs. Instead of chasing zebras and antelopes, he wants to make friends with them. But can a lion who''s so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride? Learn how Leo''s kindness brings happiness to the jungle in this colourful picture book story. Winner of the Red House Children''s Book Award.

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Coco Holds On to Her Leaves - Ann Deckers

A sweet picture book about a tree who honors her true self, just like the trees surrounding her. For nature friends ages 5 years and up.Coco is a colorful hazelnut tree, nestled in a forest full of pine trees. She loves sharing her leaves and hazelnuts with all her forest friends. Until the day a dormouse makes fun of her falling leaves and bare branches. Then Coco feels sad and wishes she could stay full and green like the pine trees. Will holding on to her leaves make Coco feel better? Journey into the forest to see . . .With gorgeous illustrations by debut illustrator Nadine de Burlett, this heartfelt story from Clavis Dream Academy captures themes of self-acceptance and embracing what makes us unique. Young readers learn that it’s okay to be different and to accept their own unique characteristics. A must-have for every library, home collection and classroom.

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The Greatest Possible Good - Ben Brooks

How much should one person give to make the world a better place? How much can one family take?**The hilarious, thought-provoking new novel from the Somerset Maugham and British Book Award-winning Ben Brooks**''Brooks is a frighteningly young talent.'' Tim Key ''I love Ben Brooks.'' Matt Haig‘You’ll not forget the Candlewicks once you meet them! This splendid, wry satire is about a wealthy family, self-important and confident in their morality, whose blithe and bumptious existences are thrown into disarray when their father clandestinely decides to give all their money to charity, and so (in their opinions) completely destroys their lives. Droll and all-too-real.’ LitHub''A warmhearted tragicomedy about what it means to live a good life.'' People Magazine‘A sharp-witted tragicomedy about money, morality, and a family teetering on the brink. A splendidly funny novel.’ Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street “I’d like you to imagine that you’re walking to work one day and you come upon a child drowning in a pool of water. But imagine that someone refused to jump in after the child on the grounds that it would ruin his three-hundred-pound pair of John Lobb loafers. We’d consider them utterly immoral, would we not?’Arthur Candlewick ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Greatest Possible Good - Ben Brooks

The hilarious, thought-provoking new novel from the Somerset Maugham and British Book Award-winning Ben Brooks. 'Brooks is a frighteningly young talent.' Tim Key 'I love Ben Brooks.' Matt HaigHow much should one person give to make the world a better place? How much can one family take?“I’d like you to imagine that you’re walking to work one day and you come upon a child drowning in a pool of water. But imagine that someone refused to jump in after the child on the grounds that it would ruin his three-hundred-pound pair of John Lobb loafers. We’d consider them utterly immoral, would we not?’ Arthur Candlewick spends three days in a disused mineshaft with only his son’s drug stash, a book on the concept of ‘effective altruism’ and a bottle of medium-priced Bordeaux for company. When he emerges, he has made the life-changing decision to become a good man. Deciding to sell the family timber business and give away his wealth to charity, Arthur’s family become convinced that he has lost his mind. His university-bound daughter, Evangeline, wants to change the world but perhaps not at the cost of her own privileged life. His son, Emil, good at maths and not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lolito - Ben Brooks

Když si patnáctiletej kluk nabrnkne čtyřicetiletou ženskou a jejich vztah přeroste z chatu do postele, začnou se dít věci. Pletou se do toho jeho rodiče, její manžel, a pak to začne zajímat dokonce i policii. Proboha proč? To už si dneska nemůžou dva lidi úplně v klidu užít trochu toho sexuálního potěšení? Nešlo jim o nic jiného, než že on zapomene na rozchod se spolužačkou a ona na nespokojený život v manželství. A teď je z toho skandál v celé Anglii jenom proto, že ona je učitelka. Ale vždyť to je přece v pořádku, ne? Naučí ho něco poloh a praktik, takže si svou učitelskou povinnost splní! Kniha Bena Brookse Lolito šokuje svou otevřeností, baví popisem života nadržených teenagerů a vzrušuje popisem divokých milostných scén. Tím vším si všude, kde vyšla, získala přízeň mladých čtenářů a odsouzení ze strany jejich rodičů. Není tohle to nejlepší doporučení, proč si Lolita přečíst?! Teprve 19letý autor Ben Brooks za svou knihu získal v roce 2015 prestižní ocenění Somerset Maugham Award, které je ve Velké Británii každoročně udělováno nejlepším mladým spisovatelům do 35 let.

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes - Ben Brooks

What do you think of when you hear the word ''hero''? Is it the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighter you see in comics and films?Heroes can actually come in all forms, shapes and sizes.Some cook for the hungry. Some nurse the poorly back to health. Others raise money for important causes. From small acts of kindness to inventions that have saved the lives of hundreds of people, every person in this book has found their passion - or their superpower. No matter how big or small it might be, your power can be used to change the world for the better too.So put away the cape, climb down from that wall and discover how ordinary people can still do extraordinary things and become heroes.Written by Ben Brooks, the bestselling author of the Dare to Be Different books, and paired with vibrant comic-style illustrations throughout, this is the perfect guide for the budding superhero in your life!

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The Impossible Boy - Ben Brooks

Believe in the impossible... A magical story celebrating the power of imagination, from the bestselling author of STORIES FOR BOYS WHO DARE TO BE DIFFERENT.Oleg and Emma entered their den to find a cardboard spaceship standing exactly where they usually sat. Slowly, the front door opened and out stepped a boy. ''My name''s Sebastian Cole,'' he said. ''But you already know that.''When Oleg and Emma invent a new classmate called Sebastian, they are amazed when he appears - very much real - in their secret den.Sebastian isn''t like the rest of their classmates. He''s never eaten pizza, he''s not sure what goose bumps are, and he has a satchel that seems to hold an endless supply of hot ice cream. But as the trio begin their adventures, more impossible things keep happening, from a runaway goat appearing at school to a sighting of some snowwomen walking down the road. Things soon take a turn for the dangerous when the three friends are pursued by the mysterious Institute of Unreality, who want to capture and erase Sebastian, restoring order to the world. With the help of a cowboy gardener, an imprisoned scientist, and the rest of their class, can Emma and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why the Dutch are Different - Ben Coates

*A SCOTSMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR* Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he''d met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world''s smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the colour orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world''s tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam''s brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend - Ben Philippe

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a good white person of liberal leanings must be in want of a Black friend.In the biting, hilarious vein of What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker and We Are Never Meeting in Real Life comes Ben Philippe’s candid memoir-in-essays, chronicling a lifetime of being the Black friend (see also: foreign kid, boyfriend, coworker, student, teacher, roommate, enemy) in predominantly white spaces. In an era in which “I have many black friends” is often a medal of Wokeness, Ben hilariously chronicles the experience of being on the receiving end of those fist bumps. He takes us through his immigrant childhood, from wanting nothing more than friends to sit with at lunch, to his awkward teenage years, to college in the age of Obama, and adulthood in the Trump administration—two sides of the same American coin.Ben takes his role as your new black friend seriously, providing original and borrowed wisdom on stereotypes, slurs, the whole “swimming thing,” how much Beyoncé is too much Beyoncé, Black Girl Magic, the rise of the Karens, affirmative action, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other conversations you might want to have with your new BBFF.Oscillating between the impulse ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How To Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen - David Brooks

If you are going to care for someone, you must first understand them. If you're going to hire, marry, or befriend someone, you have to be able to see them. If you are going to work closely with someone, you have to be able to make them feel recognized and valued.As David Brooks observes, "The older I get, the more I come to the certainty that there is one skill at the center of any healthy family, company, classroom, community or nation: the ability to see each other, to know other people, to make them feel valued, heard and understood."And yet we humans don't do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks sets out to help us to do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us.Driven by his trademark sense of curiosity, Brooks draws from the fields of psychology and neuroscience, and from the worlds of theatre, history, and education, to present a welcoming, hopeful, integrated approach to human connection. How to Know a Person helps readers become more understanding and considerate towards others; it helps readers find the joy that comes from being seen. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Secret Flotillas Vol 1: Clandestine Sea Operations to Brittany 1940-44 - Brooks Richards

As the fall of France took place, almost the entire coastline of Western Europe was in German hands. Clandestine sea transport operations provided lines of vital intelligence for wartime Britain. These "secret flotillas" landed and picked up agents in and from France, and ferried Allied evaders and escapees. This activity was crucial to the SIS (Secret Intelligence Service) and the SOE (Special Operations Executive). First published in 1996, the original edition included descriptions of naval operations off French North Africa. The history has now been amended and expanded by Sir Brooks and is now published in two volumes. This first volume concentrates on the sea lines to Brittany.This authoritative publication by the official historian, the late Sir Brooks Richards, vividly describes and analyses the clandestine naval operations that took place during World War Two. The account has been made possible through Sir Brooks'' access to closed government archives, combined with his own wartime experiences and the recollections of many of those involved.

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From Strength to Strength - Arthur C. Brooks

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic''s happiness columnist Arthur Brooks.Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful it is when it occurs.What can we do, starting now, to make our older years a time of happiness, purpose, and yes, success?At the height of his career at the age of 50, Arthur Brooks embarked on a seven-year journey to discover how to transform his future from one of disappointment over waning abilities into an opportunity for progress. From Strength to Strength is the result, a practical roadmap for the rest of your life.Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, as well as dozens of interviews with everyday men and women, Brooks shows us that true life success is well within our reach. By refocusing on certain priorities and habits that anyone can learn, such as deep wisdom, detachment ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care - Ben Hubbard

Celebrate the eco-heroes around the world building a better tomorrow.Eco Stories for those who Dare to Care is the perfect introduction to environmentalism and the world-changing lives that have fought for our planet''s future. From Greta Thunberg to David Attenborough, Rachel Carson to Wangari Maathai, activists of all ages, from all corners of the planet, will inspire readers to think and take action on the most important issues of our era.Beautiful and characterful portraits help bring to life these important activists and their contributions to our world. Clear, concise text presents the stand-out biographical information from these inspirational figures, and acts as a perfect primer for conversations about activism and environmentalism. This is the perfect book for eco-warriors aged 9 and up.

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How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable - Ben Aldridge

Join Ben Aldridge as he offers a selection of strange and wonderful challenges designed to takeyou out of your comfort zone and into the unknown. Ben shows you that learning new skills, mental and physical, will help you to cultivate a stronger, healthier, more resilient mindset to face your everyday challenges.

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The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks - Katie Kirbyová

The hilarious new sequel to The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by the bestselling creator of Hurrah for Gin.Lottie Brooks is back for spring term at secondary school and ready to face anything. No more trying to impress mean girl Amber. And absolutely no more being nicknamed Cucumber Girl.A lead role in the spring musical gives Lottie a chance to dazzle her mega-crush Daniel with her talent as a singing crab but it''s not all singing and dancing at Kingswood High. Lottie''s friendship with Molly and Jess seems to be falling apart no matter how hard she tries to keep her BFFs together.Is Lottie on track for another epic friendship fail?Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn''t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!".My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night and proclaimed it ''the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas of Lottie Brooks - Katie Kirby

From hilarious number one bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story.Lottie Brooks is BACK and she''s as BRILLIANT as ever!At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what''s new there?).Meanwhile Toby''s new year''s resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye. Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He''s VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL.Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset. How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?!Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid.Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn''t put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath. My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan Fairmont - Nick Brooks

E.T. meets Stranger Things in this middle-grade novel series from author and award-winning filmmaker Nick Brooks. With crossover appeal, this fun, engaging series has plenty of nostalgia nods for adults to appreciate as well as young readers. Something cool happening in Ferrous City? Not a chance. Until one day . . . when self-proclaimed genius inventor Ethan Fairmont runs into an abandoned car factory to avoid a local bully and accidentally stumbles across his ex–best friend Kareem, new kid Juan Carlos, and an extraterrestrial visitor. Cheese (the alien) is stuck on Earth and in need of some serious repairs, spicy snacks—and absolute, total secrecy. That’s easier said than done when mysterious agents descend on Ferrous City to search for Cheese. With time running out and their family and friends in potential danger, can Ethan, Kareem, and Juan Carlos pull off an intergalactic rescue before they’re all found out? Weaving issues of racial profiling, community struggles, and everyday life in a fast-paced science fiction adventure, Brooks’s debut middle-grade series is destined to be a favorite out-of-this-world adventure for kids 9–12. A timely—and timeless—sci-fi epic for fans of Tristen Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and the Artemis Fowl series.

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Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan Fairmont - Nick Brooks

E.T. meets Stranger Things in this middle-grade novel series from author and award-winning filmmaker Nick Brooks. With crossover appeal, this fun, engaging series has plenty of nostalgia nods for adults to appreciate as well as young readers. Something cool happening in Ferrous City? Not a chance. Until one day . . . when self-proclaimed genius inventor Ethan Fairmont runs into an abandoned car factory to avoid a local bully and accidentally stumbles across his ex–best friend Kareem, new kid Juan Carlos, and an extraterrestrial visitor. Cheese (the alien) is stuck on Earth and in need of some serious repairs, spicy snacks—and absolute, total secrecy. That’s easier said than done when mysterious agents descend on Ferrous City to search for Cheese. With time running out and their family and friends in potential danger, can Ethan, Kareem, and Juan Carlos pull off an intergalactic rescue before they’re all found out? Weaving issues of racial profiling, community struggles, and everyday life in a fast-paced science fiction adventure, Brooks’s debut middle-grade series is destined to be a favorite out-of-this-world adventure for kids 9–12. A timely—and timeless—sci-fi epic for fans of Tristen Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and the Artemis Fowl series. Hardcover ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Příběhy pro děti, které se nebojí být výjimečné - Ben Brooks, Quinton Winter

Mimořádné příběhy známých i neznámých mužů a žen, kteří byli kdysi dětmi, jež uměly snít, a dokázali si své sny splnit. Björk, Whoopi Goldbergová, Andy Warhol, Andrea Bocelli a mnozí další, zvučných i méně zvučných jmen... ti všichni se už jako malí odvážili být nějakým způsobem "jiní". A přestože jejich cesta vůbec nebyla lehká, ale mnohdy byla naopak velmi trnitá, tato odvaha se nakonec vyplatila. Pokud ne přímo jim osobně, pak jistě mnohým, pro něž jsou dnes inspirací a motivací. Jít si svou cestou za vytčeným cílem prostě stojí za to a být odlišný je také úplně v pořádku. Není třeba nechat se svazovat nějakými předsudky nebo omezovat škatulkami. Můžeš být dívka a milovat zápas nebo můžeš být chlapec a zhlédnout se v baletu! I když zrovna nevypadáš jako žádný z vědců, které znáš, co když jednou právě ty objevíš něco převratného? Tahle kniha je důkazem toho, že nic není nemožné a i ten, kdo nevypadá na první pohled jako hrdina, může překonat překážky, splnit si své sny a změnit svět nějakým způsobem k lepšímu! Víte, co se říká? Každý v sobě ukrývá nějaký talent - a to, že jste ho dosud neobjevili, neznamená, že žádný nemáte. Proto se nebojte ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Knight Of The Word - Terry Brooks

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanFive years have passed since the cataclysmic events of Running With the Demon. John Ross, Knight of the Word, sworn to fight the eternal battle against mankind''s demons, has moved on. Ross''s years spent in the fight against the Void have taken their toll. He has lost his spirit, his belief and now it seems he has lost his magic. Working in a hostel for homeless children, his life is now spent fighting a battle in which he feels he might actually make a difference.But Nest Freemark, whose involvement in those events five years ago shattered her childhood, is about to be drawn once more into the mythic world of the Void and the Word. For she has learnt that John Ross is in great danger from a demon like no other. If she can not warn him in time - and persuade him to take up his staff of magic once more - the battle may be lost forever. . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Greatest Possible Good - Ben Brooks

“A sharp-witted tragicomedy about money, morality, and a family teetering on the brink. A splendidly funny novel.” —Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street For readers of Paul Murray’s The Bee Sting and Jenny Jackson’s Pineapple Street, an irresistibly funny and incisive novel about a wealthy family that is confident in its good intentions—until the discovery that their patriarch has secretly given all their money to charity ruins their lives.Meet the Candlewicks. Seventeen-year-old Evangeline (a.k.a Dubbin), wants to change the world, has a penchant for throwing fake blood during protests, and despairs at the smug complacency of the rest of her family. Emil is fifteen, and a painfully shy math prodigy who has just begun dabbling in narcotics. Their mother, Yara, arrives at airports four hours early and fears that AI and climate change will leave her children unemployed and unable to go outside for longer than ten minutes. And, Arthur, the father, a hapless and always neutral man, who can’t decide if he is a good person or a doormat—forgiving and understanding or weak and terrified. Their comfortable lives are thrown into disarray when Arthur walks out into the woods one night for a stroll in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Witches' Brew - Terry Brooks

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanWith peace reigning in the Magic Kingdom at last, Ben Holiday is finally free to lie back and enjoy the finer things in life - like watching his daughter grow, which she does by leaps and bounds. Born a seedling and nourished by soil from Landover, Earth and the fairy mists, Mistaya is a unique child, fully as dazzling as her mother, the sylph, Willow - but fiery and impatient with those who can''t keep up with her lightning-fast development. But Ben''s idyll is not to last.The dark and pitiless Rydall, king of lands beyond the fairy mists, arrives at the gates of Sterling Silver. His armies are ready to invade if Ben will not accept his challenge: to face and defeat seven different champions of Rydall''s choice. And accept he must, for Mistaya has been snatched from her guardians by foul magic and only Rydall holds the key to her fate . . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Wizard At Large - Terry Brooks

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanBen Holiday, the High Lord of Landover, is back in his rightful place. The evil wizard Meeks has finally been dealt with, and all seems well with the world. But, even in a Magic Kingdom, peace never lasts long.It was all Questor Thews'' fault, really - whether the inept Court Wizard would like to admit it or not. His bumbling attempt to return Abernathy from the body of a dog to his original human form, resulted in the Court Scribe being transported to Earth, to be replaced by a multi-coloured bottle. Furthermore, Abernathy was wearing the High Lord''s medallion at the time, without which Ben''s powers are drastically reduced.Ben and Willow set out to find Abernathy, which means following him to Earth. Which means leaving Questor in charge. And that''s when things start to go horribly wrong. . .Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and re-read) over the years'' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind''I would ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Magic Kingdom For Sale/Sold - Terry Brooks

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanLandover was a genuine magic kingdom, complete with fairy folk and wizardry, just as the advertisement had promised. But after he purchased it for a million dollars, Ben Holiday discovered that there were a few details the ad had failed to mention...Such as the fact that the kingdom is falling into ruin. The barons refuse to recognize a king and taxes haven''t been collected for years. The dragon, Strabo, is laying waste to the countryside, while the evil witch, Nightshade, is plotting to destroy no less than everything. And if that weren''t enough for a prospective king to deal with, Ben soon learns that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, has challenged all pretenders to the throne of Landover to a duel to the death - a duel no mere mortal can hope to win. But Ben Holiday has one human trait that even magic can''t overcome. Ben Holiday is stubborn.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks''s books I''ve read (and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Greatest Inventor - Ben Brooks

Join the adventure. Break the curse. Find your way home. A magical new adventure from the bestselling author of THE IMPOSSIBLE BOY.Victor is skeptical when Walter Swizwit comes to the village of Rainwater. He''s the latest in a string of inventors passing through, and no one wants to buy his cheap magic tricks. But Walter doesn''t take rejection well, and puts a curse on the village. Only Victor is unaffected and he must leave Rainwater for the first time in his life if he''s to find the cure. Victor''s path takes him past other villages that Walter has damaged, and he picks up new companions on the way: Elena, handy with bow and arrow, Mo-Lan, a science prodigy, and scaredy-cat Mingus.It''s soon clear that they underestimated Walter''s power. Only he has the cure for his magic and he''s locked away in his castle a thousand leagues away. But he''s not the only inventor out there... If Victor and his friends can get someone more powerful on their side, maybe they can win: find Walter, break the curse and return as heroes.After all, there''s no place like home...

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The Talismans Of Shannara - Terry Brooks

***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES''Terry''s place is at the head of the fantasy world'' Philip PullmanThe descendants of the Elven house of Shannara have all completed their quests: Paranor, the Druid''s Keep, has been restored; the Elves have been returned to the Four Lands; and Par Ohmsford has found what he believes to be the legendary Sword of Shannara. But their work is not yet done. The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic, and their leader is determined to prevent the scions of Shannara from sharing the knowledge that will end the sickness. To this end he sets his traps. For Walker, he will dispatch the Four Horsemen; for Wren, he sends an untrue friend; and for Par, he devises the most terrible fate of all...The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon seem doomed to failure - unless the Shannara children can escape the traps being laid for them, and Par can unlock the secret of the Sword of Shannara.Praise for Terry Brooks:''A master of the craft . . . required reading'' Brent Weeks''I can''t even begin to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Second Mountain - David Brooks

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world.“Deeply moving, frequently eloquent and extraordinarily incisive.”—The Washington Post Every so often, you meet people who radiate joy—who seem to know why they were put on this earth, who glow with a kind of inner light. Life, for these people, has often followed what we might think of as a two-mountain shape. They get out of school, they start a career, and they begin climbing the mountain they thought they were meant to climb. Their goals on this first mountain are the ones our culture endorses: to be a success, to make your mark, to experience personal happiness. But when they get to the top of that mountain, something happens. They look around and find the view . . . unsatisfying. They realize: This wasn’t my mountain after all. There’s another, bigger mountain out there that is actually my mountain. And so they embark on a new journey. On the second mountain, life moves from self-centered to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From Strength to Strength - Arthur C. Brooks

The #1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the bestselling author and columnist behind The Atlantic’s popular “How to Build a Life” series, a guide to transforming the life changes we fear into a source of strength. In the first half of life, ambitious strivers embrace a simple formula for success in work and life: focus single-mindedly, work tirelessly, sacrifice personally, and climb the ladder relentlessly. It works. Until it doesn’t. It turns out the second half of life is governed by different rules. In middle age, many strivers begin to find success coming harder and harder, rewards less satisfying, and family relationships withering. In response, they do what strivers always do: they double down on work in an attempt to outrun decline and weakness, and deny the changes that are becoming more and more obvious. The result is often anger, fear, and disappointment at a time in life that they imagined would be full of joy, fulfillment, and pride. It doesn’t have to be that way. In From Strength to Strength, happiness expert and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks reveals a path to beating the “striver’s curse.” Drawing on science, classical philosophy, theology, and history, he shares counterintuitive strategies for releasing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Cautious Traveller's Guide to The Wastelands - Sarah Brooks

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The Great Trans-Siberian Express comes to life in a novel of wild imagination, perfect for fans of Piranesi, Babel, The Night Circus and Jessie Burton''Brooks''s vivid, impressive debut is a turn-of-the-last-century steampunk fantasy set aboard the Great Trans-Siberian Express'' FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR''I urge everybody to pick up a copy'' STUART TURTON''Be warned - once you step into The Cautious Traveller''s Guide to the Wastelands, you''ll never want to disembark'' SAMANTHA SHANNON''Wild and wonderful . . . completely captivating'' JENNIFER SAINT''Mysterious and clever and brilliant'' NATASHA PULLEYIt is said there is a price that every passenger must pay. A price beyond the cost of a ticket.It is the end of the 19th Century and the world is awash with marvels. But there is nothing so marvellous as the Wastelands: a terrain of terrible miracles that lies between Beijing and Moscow.Nothing touches this abandoned wilderness except the Great Trans-Siberian Express, an impenetrable train built to carry cargo across continents but which now transports anyone who dares to cross the shadowy Wastelands.On to the platform steps a curious cast of characters: a grieving woman with a borrowed name, a famous child born on the train ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Henry James Comes Home - Peter Brooks

In this enthralling re-creation of American novelist Henry James'' famous ten-month trip around the United States, lauded critic Peter Brooks brings to life both the literary giant and America in its Gilded Age.In 1904, after two decades of living and travelling abroad, Henry James returned to the United States to discover a world drastically different from the one he had left behind. Suddenly, the future of the world seemed to be in his native land, which he had once considered provincial, lacking in nourishment for the novelist. James thus set forth to refamiliarize himself with the United States, travelling the breadth of the land and exercising his acute powers of observation to document all that he saw. James''s ten-month journey across America and its product, the ethnographic work The American Scene, are the focus of Henry James Comes Home, scholar and literary critic Peter Brooks’s dazzling follow-up to his book Henry James Goes to Paris. Brooks combines biography and criticism to recreate James''s American journey, tracing his travels around New England, down south to Florida, across the Midwest, up the coast of California, and eventually to Seattle and Portland. For James, being American was "a complex fate," and Brooks shows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Maths That Made Us - Michael Brooks

Quadratic equations, Pythagoras’ theorem, imaginary numbers, and pi — you may remember studying these at school, but did anyone ever explain why? Never fear — bestselling science writer, and your new favourite maths teacher, Michael Brooks, is here to help. In The Maths That Made Us, Brooks reminds us of the wonders of numbers: how they enabled explorers to travel far across the seas and astronomers to map the heavens; how they won wars and halted the HIV epidemic; how they are responsible for the design of your home and almost everything in it, down to the smartphone in your pocket. His clear explanations of the maths that built our world, along with stories about where it came from and how it shaped human history, will engage and delight. From ancient Egyptian priests to the Apollo astronauts, and Babylonian tax collectors to juggling robots, join Brooks and his extraordinarily eccentric cast of characters in discovering how maths made us who we are today.

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Everything Interesting Keeps Happening to Ethan Fairmont - Nick Brooks

Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and acclaimed author of Promise Boys, presents the thrilling conclusion to the Ethan Fairmont trilogy in which Cheese the alien returns to Earth to warn Ethan and his friends of an impending alien invasion. Before last summer, Ethan’s life was rather uninteresting. Now, Ethan can’t stop interesting things from happening . . . After a small, six-eyed alien crash landed into his life, Ethan made a new otherworldly best friend. Now Cheese has returned to Earth, bringing his family and a warning of the Light Thieves’ plans to invade. Ethan is already reeling from the kidnapping of his beloved guinea pig, Nugget, and a dangerous reality sets in after one bold Light Thief sheds its disguise to attack Ethan on his front lawn. Ethan needs his friends now more than ever, but as he and RJ continue to clash, tensions continue to rise within the group. On top of all that, he still hasn’t figured out how to deal with his feelings for Di. With an alien invasion on the horizon, and The Bureau for Weird Happenings indisposed, can Ethan and his friends work together to save Earth once and for all?E.T. meets Stranger Things in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Super-Secret Diary of Holly Hopkinson: This Is Going To Be a Fiasco - Charlie P. Brooks

A charming domestic comedy, with a dash of magic, and the occasional moment of mayhem!These are the memoirs of ME, Holly Hopkinson, aged almost ten, except without any of the rubbish adults usually put in, thank you very much.My dad just lost his job, which means me and the rest of my family have to leave London and move to the middle of nowhere, which is a TOTAL DISASTER! There’s no Wi-Fi, the local kids are FERAL and there’s animal poo EVERYWHERE.But then for my birthday, my eccentric aunt gave me a magic pocket watch, which I can use to hypnotise and CONTROL people. I actually wanted a new phone, but I won’t complain because this new power is REALLY FUN and has led to the MOST unexpected things – including a visit to the QUEEN.Maybe the countryside isn’t so bad after all…

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This Summer Will Be Different - Carley Fortune

This summer they’ll keep their promise. This summer they won't give into temptation.This summer will be different. The first time Lucy and Felix met she was on vacation on Prince Edward Island. And a tour of the beaches wasn’t the only thing he showed her.But when she discovered his true identity as her best friend, Bridget’s brother, their electric night should have become a distant memory . . .Each year with Lucy and Bridget’s return for a summer escape, she promises herself she won’t end up in Felix’s arms, but it’s easier said than done. Not this year though. This year it will be different.With Bridget facing the biggest crisis of her life, Lucy must join her for one last trip to the island. But Felix’s sparkling eyes and flirty quips have been replaced with something new, something more and Lucy’s beginning to wonder just how safe her heart truly is.

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All This Could Be Different - Mathews Sarah Thankam

''Sarah Thankam Mathews'' prose is undeniable . . . she captures the sneaky, unsaying parts of longing'' Raven Leilani, author of Luster''Some books are merely luminous . . . this one is iridescent'' Susan Choi, author of Trust ExerciseGraduating into a recession, Sneha tries on adulthood like an ill-fitting suit. Moving to a new city, she embraces all that it has to offer: friends that feel like family, gay bars, house parties and new romances. But when painful secrets rear their heads, corporate jobs go off the rails and evictions loom, Sneha and her community find themselves looking for a new way to live.All This Could Be Different is a novel about being young in the twenty-first century. About work, precarity, distant parents, found family, activism, queer love, sex and hope. About knowing that all this could be different.

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