elves are the worst alex willan

Gilbert the Goblin infiltrates Santa s workshop to prove that goblins are better workers than elves in the side-splitting latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends. Everyone knows that elves have a reputation of being the hardest workers around-especially when it comes to the holiday season-but as far as Gilbert the Goblin is concerned that s nothing but ho-ho-hogwash. A goblin s to-do list is just as long as any elf s; they just don t feel the need to sing songs about it.To prove he can outperform any reindeer-watching, wrapper-paper-wielding, toy-tinkering elf, Gilbert puts on his merriest disguise to infiltrate Santa s workshop. But can one lone goblin do the work of a whole team of elves?

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Mo Willems meets Bob Shea in this uproariously funny picture book about Gilbert the Goblin from the creator of Unicorns Are the Worst!.Gilbert the Goblin is absolutely, definitely, one-hundred-percent certain that dragons are the worst. They burn down everything in sight and they hoard all the gold. They melt every ice cream cone within a mile radius, and everyone is afraid of them. But really, it’s the dragons who should be afraid of Gilbert and his tremendous goblin power! …right?

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Leo K. Doyle, a small-town kid from the States, has beaten all the odds and made it into a Premier League youth squad.But he is far from the star player.In fact, he isn t even a starter â “ and the U14 Lewisham Knights are the worst team in the league. They re so bad that if they don t improve this year, the owner will disband the team, which could jeopardise Leo s dream of becoming a professional footballer.As if that wasn t enough to deal with, Leo has to keep up with his schoolwork, make brand new friends in a foreign country, deal with a manager who doesn t seem to like him, and survive away from home for a demanding season in the Youth Premier League.Leo believes he has the talent to help his team, but can he juggle all these balls and prove himself on the world s biggest stage?T.Z. Layton s inspiring second book in The Academy series is perfect for primary school readers and young sports fans looking for their next exciting read.Ideal for young readers aged 7-13 looking for:Page-turning football chapter books A humorous, action-packed, sports adventure book series like no other!

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SOUNDVIEW BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARControl freaks. Narcissists. Slackers. Cynics. Difficult people are the worst part of a manager s job.This book turns this seemingly difficult chore into a straight-forward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors. It all begins with understanding a core truth: most people actually want to contribute results, not cause headaches. When the manager resets to that fundamental principle, the potential for change can reveal itself in even the most hopeless situations.Whether it comes from direct reports or people above, outbursts, irrational demands, griping, and other disruptions need to be dealt with - and it s your responsibility to do it. The second edition of this classic book for leaders has been fully revised and updated. Since its original publication, there have been dramatic changes with the move to the virtual workplace, the increase of toxic polarization and “unleadable” employees, AI impacts, and Covid-19 moving virtual/remote employees from being a minor niche to mainstream. How do leaders deal with this? Especially, how do they find and deal with “unleadable” remote employees in their organizations. There has also been an increase in workplace toxicity for a myriad of reasons. Whatever the cause, dealing with the problem in the workplace is key. Let Leading the Unleadable show you how.

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A USA TODAY AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER A journey through the personal money stories of the US presidents and how they built wealth—or didn’t.Was Harry Truman really our poorest president or simply a man up at 2 a.m. struggling with financial anxiety? Did Calvin Coolidge get bad advice from his stockbroker to buy stocks in 1930 as the market continued to crash? Is it true George Washington enhanced his net worth by marrying up? We often think of the US presidents as being above the fray. But the truth is, the presidents are just like us—worried about money, trying to keep a budget, and chasing the American financial dream. While some presidents like Herbert Hoover and Gerald Ford became wildly successful with money, others like Thomas Jefferson and Joe Biden struggled to sustain their lifestyle. The ability to win the presidency is no guarantee of financial security, although today it’s a much easier path to monetize. In All the Presidents’ Money, tax attorney and wealth manager Megan Gorman takes us on a journey to understand the different personal money stories of the presidents. Grit, education, and risk are just some of the different ways that the presidents over the last 250 years have made (or lost) money. With lively storytelling and rigorous research, All the Presidents’ Money reveals how some of the greatest leaders are the worst money managers and our least favorite presidents are good at making money.

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Tyler and Wes are the worst of friends, but the school break and an unexpected situation forces them together. Upon trying to visit Ms Clay to interview her about being a scientist, the pair find her missing and get wrapped up in a mystery. Where did Ms Clay go? Who are the strange people watching them? And why is there a page of code in Ms Clay s house? The two decide to work together, but will they figure it out?

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The trouble with coconuts is they are the worst type of nuts in the whole wide world. If you ask me, coconuts shouldn’t be allowed in a funfair. If you double ask me, they shouldn’t even be allowed to grow. Coconuts are too big. Coconuts are too hairy. Plus, if you try to win one, they just get you into trouble. Which isn’t my fault! Get up to no good with Daisy as she heads to the funfair - for a whole lot more trouble!

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OUTWIT THE TWITS IN THIS JAMPACKED ACTIVITY BOOK!Mr and Mrs Twit are the WORST of the worst. They re the smelliest, nastiest, MEANEST twosome in Triperot. They run Twitlandia, the creepiest amusement park around. Can YOU help outsmart them with these putrid puzzles and adventurous activities?

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The second hilarious adventure in the Worst Witch series. I wonder, said Miss Cackle, if there is any hope for you in this Academy, Mildred. It s the Summer Term at Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches and disaster-prone, trainee witch Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl Enid Nightshade, who isn t nearly as sweet and innocent as she looks... Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy s Worst Witch - Sunday Express There are 8 Worst Witch stories to collect: The Worst WitchThe Worst Witch Strikes AgainA Bad Spell for the Worst WitchThe Worst Witch All at SeaThe Worst Witch Saves the DayThe Worst Witch to the RescueThe Worst Witch and the Wishing StarFirst Prize for the Worst Witch

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The eighth and final adventure in the hilarious Worst Witch series. I am a hopeless case - everything I do always does go wrong in the end. Summer term has started at Miss Cackle s Academy, and somehow disaster-prone Mildred Hubble has made it to Year Four without being expelled.Even though everyone knows her as the Worst Witch, she s secretly set her sights on winning the school s highest honour - that of Head Girl of Miss Cackle s Academy.Can she stay out of trouble and prove to everyone that even the worst witch can turn her fortunes around?Not if her arch-enemy Ethel Hallow has anything to do with it... The Worst Witch is back - and it s as subtly feminist as ever - New StatesmanRead the rest of Mildred s (mis)adventures: The Worst Witch, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch All at Sea, The Worst Witch Saves the Day, The Worst Witch to the Rescue and The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star.

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The Worst Witch - the original magical boarding school series! Celebrate The Worst Witch, the original magical boarding school series, with this spellbinding 50th anniversary edition.School spells trouble for Mildred Hubble!Disaster-prone Mildred is a trainee at Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches, but she s making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. Riding a broomstick is no easy matter! She manages to scrape by until she turns Ethel, the teacher s pet, into her worst enemy, and her cauldron begins to bubble with chaos. . . Also in The Worst Witch series:The Worst Witch Strikes AgainA Bad Spell for the Worst WitchThe Worst Witch All at SeaThe Worst Witch Saves the DayThe Worst Witch to the RescueThe Worst Witch and the Wishing StarFirst Prize for the Worst Witch

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The cat is supposed to be on the broomstick, Mildred, said Miss Hardbroom wearily.The new term spells disaster for Mildred Hubble, trainee witch at Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches. But she is determined to lose her embarrassing reputation as the worst witch the Academy has ever seen. But however hard she tries, things rapidly get out of hand! Hurray for Jill Murphy - readers will love the antics of Mildred Hubble and her hopeless tabby cat - IndependentThere are 8 hilarious Worst Witch adventures to collect:The Worst WitchThe Worst Witch Strikes AgainA Bad Spell for the Worst WitchThe Worst Witch All at SeaThe Worst Witch Saves the DayThe Worst Witch to the RescueThe Worst Witch and the Wishing StarFirst Prize for the Worst Witch

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The Worst Witch All At Sea is the fourth hilarious adventure in The Worst Witch series. Mildred Hubble is in deep water on the school trip!Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches.When the class goes for a week s school trip to the seaside, Mildred can t bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby behind, so she smuggles him along. But keeping Tabby hidden leads Mildred into yet more trouble... A wonderful zany story - Daily TelegraphLook out for more of Mildred s disastrous adventures: The Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Strikes Again, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Saves the Day, The Worst Witch to the Rescue, The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star and First Prize for the Worst Witch.

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** Whether you ve read them all or whether you re discovering Alex Gray s bestselling series for the first time, BEFORE THE STORM will have you gripped until the final page. BEFORE THE STORM is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Another brilliant Lorimer adventure ***** Reader Review Exciting and unexpected, I hope it s not too long till the next one ***** Reader Review Lorimer is up there with the best ***** Reader Review Alex Gray returns with another belter THE HERALD__________________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has his hands full. Christmas is approaching, the city is bustling, and whilst the homicide rate has been relatively low, something much darker is brewing. Counter-Terrorism have got wind of a plot, here in Lorimer s native city, to carry out an unspeakable atrocity on Christmas Eve. They need someone with local knowledge to help them root it out and who better than the head of the Scottish Major Incidents Team. But the investigation is complicated by a spate of local murders, and by the rumours that someone is passing information to criminal organisations from inside the police force. Soon Lorimer finds himself in desperate need of assistance. Then he meets an extraordinary man - a refugee from Zimbabwe whose investigative skills are a match for Lorimer s own . . .__________________Readers love Alex Gray Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Alex Gray s great crime fiction series is one you can pick up at any stage and not feel lost . . complex, intriguing, tense Reader review A fast-paced thriller with lots of twists and turns Reader review Exciting, pacy, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES This series just gets better and better and everything still feels fresh. Highly recommended Reader review Lorimer is without doubt my favourite detective Reader review I have read every book in the series and each one has been a pleasure. Reader review Alex Gray is a master storyteller Reader review

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Hang on to your broomstick for a gorgeous colour paperback edition of The Worst Witch!Written and illustrated by Jill Murphy when she was only sixteen, disaster-prone Mildred Hubble - the worst witch at Miss Cackle s Academy - has been casting her spell for over forty years, enchanting millions of young readers. For this special edition, Jill Murphy has reproduced her original illustrations entirely in gorgeous full colour, and has written a special letter to her readers.Mildred Hubble is a trainee at Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches, but she s making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick. And when she turns Ethel, the teacher s pet into her worst enemy, chaos ensues... Millions of young readers have fallen under the spell of Jill Murphy s Worst Witch - Sunday Express Jill Murphy was born in London in 1949. From a very early age she was drawing and writing stories, and was already putting books together (literally, with a stapler) by the time she was six. She went on to study at Chelsea, Croydon and Camberwell Schools of Art. Jill worked in a children s home for four years and as a nanny for a year, before becoming a freelance writer and illustrator. The Worst Witch stories, of which this is the first, are some of Puffin s most successful titles.

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THE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF RICHARD JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK THE WHISPER MAN Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy Alex Michaelides, bestselling author of The Silent Patient A surprising and moving finale that will live long in the memory Daily Express_______THE VICTIM WAS YOUR FRIENDIt was just a silly game to start with. Paul never really believed in it.He never dreamed Charlie would take it so far.SO WAS THE MURDERERFor twenty years, Paul s tried to put his past behind him, but now his mother is dying, and he can t run any longer.But home isn t just full of bad memories. It s also the last place anyone saw Charlie alive.And Paul starts to wonder if Charlie might come back to finish what he started . . ._______ Alex North has outdone himself. The Shadow Friend is the work of a writer who is an absolute master of his craft Jane Casey Absorbing, headlong reading . . . As with all the best illusions, you are left feeling not tricked, but full of wonder New York Times Echoes of the chilling Slender Man myth Crime Monthly Praise for Alex North The best crime novel of the decade Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen First it s spooky. Then it s scary. Then it s terrifying. And then... well, dear reader, proceed at your own risk. An ambitious, deeply satisfying thriller - a seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris. My flesh is still crawling A. J. Finn, no.1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window Alex North has achieved the seemingly impossible. The Whisper Man is a thriller that is both terrifying and utterly heartbreaking. Mesmerising and masterful Mark Billingham A dark, creepy, thriller with a huge amount of heart. Damn, but Alex North can write! Stuart MacBride

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#39;A wonderful time-travelling adventure with more twists and turns than the hands of a clock on a helter-skelter. Alex and Jasper are a fantastic dynamic duo, and the book has genuine friendship and warmth at the heart of a timey-wimey mystery. I loved it. #39; L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel AgencyHave you ever thought what it might be like if you were famous in the future? A brilliant adventure for fans of Ross Welford - a story about friendship, courage and embracing our talents even when they make us stand out. On the day Alex was born, crowds surrounded the hospital. On her first day of school, people spied from the gates. And recently, strangers came to watch her perform in her school play ... as the llama. But why? Alex has always been a nobody. Then a mysterious boy named Jasper starts at school and he alone seems to know the answer. But before he can tell Alex, he disappears ... into the future. Can Alex brave traveling into the future to discover what #39;s happened to him and to unravel the secret of her own astonishing destiny ... before time runs out?Winner of the Awesome Book Awards 2023 #39;A great idea, pulled off with real panache ... the whole thing is a delight #39; Anthony McGowan, author of Lark #39;A joyous, inventive and original rollicking adventure #39; Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth #39;A brilliant page-turning, time travelling adventure, full of heart and filled with courage and friendship #39; Jess Butterworth, author of Running on the Roof of the World #39;A super original concept and a book brimming with imagination. And I loved that ending!!! #39; Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

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***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES*** ***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you ve read them all or whether you re discovering Alex Gray s bestselling series for the first time, ECHO OF THE DEAD will have you gripped until the final page. Echo of the Dead will keep you guessing LIN ANDERSON Echo of the Dead is Alex Gray at her finest DOULGAS SKELTON An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Effortlessly charming, wholly engaging and cleverly plotted IRISH INDEPENDENT A consistent delight, wonderful ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH After a stressful winter, DSI William Lorimer is enjoying some time away from Glasgow. He and his new friend, Daniel Kohi, have retreated to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to unwind. But what awaits them is far from a holiday.Despite its troubled history, the mountain village of Glencoe is now a popular resort, famed for its close-knit community, its breath-taking scenery and the warm welcome it offers weary travellers. So it s particularly shocking when two bodies are discovered in quick succession on the nearby peaks . . .With a potential serial killer on the loose, Lorimer s Major Incidents Team are drafted in from Glasgow. It s clear that a dark secret lurks beneath the wild beauty of this place. But will Lorimer manage to root it out before the killer strikes again? ____________WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT ALEX GRAY I have read every book in the Lorimer series and each one has been a pleasure ***** Alex Gray is a master storyteller ***** She never disappoints ***** I cannot wait for the next book ***** Her writing always keeps me engrossed *****

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Kniha - autor David Walliams; Adam Stower, 312 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Millions of readers have loved The World's Worst Children, The World's Worst Teachers and The World's Worst Parents - now they will delight in this ludicrously laugh-out-loud collection of pets, brought to you by the phenomenal Number One bestselling author David Walliams, with every story illustrated in vibrant colour by Adam Stower. These ten tales of the world's craziest creatures will have you shaking with laughter. You'll never look at pets in the same way again! Marvel at Houdini, the magician's rabbit. Take a trip around the world with Zoom, the supersonic tortoise. Gasp at the chaos created by Griselda, a grizzly bear with a big secret. And RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! It's Furp, the monstrous goldfish! Good pets, bad pets, supervillain pets, pets as big as a house and pets that could eat you in one gulp - these are the most hilarious and horrendous animals around.

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Be careful what you wish for! Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches.Mildred makes a wish on a shooting star and to her great surprise it comes true! Mildred s wish-come-true is a small dog but how can she keep him a secret from her friends, and especially the formidable Miss Hardbroom? . . .The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star is the seventh adventure in Jill Murphy s hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic and mayhem.

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The Worst Witch Saves the Day is the fifth adventure in the much-loved Worst Witch series by Jill Murphy, in which lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in trouble once again. She is possibly the worst witch ever to go to Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches . . . What this cat needs is to pull himself together! Something is up at Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches: Mildred Hubble s new form teacher is really weird. Or is she? Investigating isn t easy, especially when Mildred s potions go wrong, the class know-it-all insists on being helpful and her beloved cat is having a meltdown . . . A lovely, sparkly book - Observer

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Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down in this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure from picture book superstar, Sophy Henn! Arthur is having the WORST DAY EVER. So he runs away - nearly to the end of the garden. But when it #39;s time to go home, Arthur #39;s journey back is full of surprises and he learns how to turn a stomp into a skip, a huff into a hoot and a roar into a song! Maybe Arthur #39;s day isn #39;t so bad after all... Find out in this joyful adventure from the brilliant Sophy Henn. A fantastic and imaginative take on how to get creative during even the most turbulent of tantrums – the perfect book for parents when their little people are having the Worst Day Ever!Other picture books by Sophy Henn:Where Bear PomPom Gets the Grumps PomPom the Champion Pass It On PomPom is Super Edie Almost Anything Super Duper YouIllustrated non-fiction:Lifesize Lifesize: Dinosaurs

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It isn t actually a known spell. I sort of made it up myself. Mildred Hubble has always been the worst witch at Miss Cackle s Academy, but she just knows this term will be different. She s done the best holiday project ever and she s sure that her form teacher, the fearsome Miss Hardbroom, will be impressed. Even her arch-enemy, Ethel Hallow, is being friendly to her! But is it all too good to be true - will disaster strike again for the Worst Witch?Mildred may be the worst witch at the academy but she s the best friend you could ever have. Millions of readers love her. And so will you . . .

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Professional birding amateur and national bestselling author Matt Kracht has had it with these goddamn birds. His new book is a warning, a field guide to help you identify and stay away from the absolute worst birds ever to plague planet Earth. Featuring an all-new scientific scale devised by the author that proves how awful birds really are.We can all agree—birds are terrible. They #39;re stupid and won #39;t shut up. Featuring fifty of the absolute worst birds to fly the earth, Kracht identifies each of their most terrible qualities, details exactly why they suck, and shows you why with furious (but actually quite lovely) full-color drawings. Including all-new, all-worst fowl, such as: The absolute waste of feathers Cruddy Turdstone (Ruddy Turnstone) The utter a-hole Blank Staring-Eyes Flycrapper (Black Paradise Flycatcher) The outright loser Dowdy Woodfucker (Downy Woodpecker) And many more Even the author #39;s previous bird takedown guides are no preparation for this hilariously harrowing collection of squawking, conceited, trash-eating, and even murderous idiots. The horror. The horror...Perfect for: Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts People who think birds are creepy or annoying (and people who love birds but also enjoy a good laugh) Anyone looking for the ultimate coffee table book or bar-top conversation starter Gift givers seeking a fun, quirky gift for their favorite bird enthusiast or animal lover

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***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray s Sunday Times bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.***Whether you ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, Before the Storm is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves Before the Storm is classic Alex Gray - warm-hearted, atmospheric . . . with a very interesting twist ANN CLEEVES An exciting procedural SUNDAY TIMES Another brilliant Lorimer adventure ***** Reader Review Exciting and unexpected, I hope it s not too long till the next one ***** Reader Review Lorimer is up there with the best ***** Reader Review Alex Gray returns with another belter THE HERALD_______________Your favourite Scottish detective is back with a brand new case, one that threatens to destroy everything. Inspector Daniel Kohi of the Zimbabwean police force returns home one night to find his worst nightmare has been realised. His family dead, his house destroyed, and in fear for his life, he is forced to flee the country he loves. Far away in Glasgow, DSI William Lorimer has his hands full. Christmas is approaching, the city is bustling, and whilst the homicide rate has been relatively low, something much darker is brewing. Counter-Terrorism have got wind of a plot, here in Lorimer s native city, to carry out an unspeakable atrocity on Christmas Eve. They need someone with local knowledge to help them root it out and who better than the head of the Scottish Major Incidents Team. But the investigation is complicated by a spate of local murders, and by the rumours that someone is passing information to criminal organisations from inside the police force. Soon Lorimer finds himself in desperate need of assistance. Then he meets an extraordinary man - a refugee from Zimbabwe whose investigative skills are a match for Lorimer s own . . .__________________PRAISE FOR THE WILLIAM LORIMER SERIES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing THE TIMES

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Kniha - anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá From the phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Illustrated in glorious and gruesome colour by artist genius, Tony Ross, these stories will appal and delight young readers. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your bookshelf, 10 more horrendously hilarious stories about the absolute worst children ever! From ten-year old Hank and his endless pranks on his poor, long-suffering family, to Tandy and her titanic tantrums – this brand new collection is the perfect companion to World's Worst Children books 1 and 2 and an ideal gift for the worst children in your life!

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A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable Daily Telegraph A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____ A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year. Politico Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor. The Washington Post If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride. Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale. Sam Kashner, Air Mail A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty. James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures. Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor I raced through this book and was gripped by every page. Sophie Heawood

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A playful picture book exploring the hilarious complications of first friendships, from an exciting new voice in children s literature.Ramona is having her best friend Gracie to stay the night. It⠙s their first ever sleepover and she wants to make a den, read stories, dance like a wild thing, stay up all night and have a midnight feast. It ll be the BEST SLEEPOVER IN HISTORY. But nothing quite goes to plan. Will Gracie, Ramona and her little sister Ruby be able to solve their problems and still be friends in the morning?PRAISE FOR THE WORST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD This funny but tender look at children⠙s insecurities and why fear can manifest as difficult behaviour will resonate with sleepover-weary parents as much as with children. The Daily Mail a wry, relatable look at the dynamics of first friendships The Bookseller A comedy of manners for seven year olds that beautifully navigates the perils of pyjama parties with pitch perfect illustrations. Chris Riddell The Worst Sleepover in the World is a charming and gleeful story of the joys and perils of the sleepover, brought beautifully to life by Sophie Dahl s witty words and Luciano Lozano s delightful artwork. Anna James Sophie has a wild capacity to think and dream like a child, I love her writing voice... The illustrations are so emotive and funny and how cool is mum? I adored reading this chaotic, funny and heart warming book that is full of warmth, friendship and life. Laura Dockrill packed with wit, charm and love. It is bound to be a massive hit with children and their beleaguered parents alike. Lauren O Hara A funny tale of friendship and fall-outs Yasmeen Ismail [Sophie Dahl⠙s] tale about a first sleepover that doesn⠙t quite go according to plan should strike a chord with wee ones everywhere. Dundee CourierPRAISE FOR MADAME BADOBEDAH Illustrated with airy, light-hearted charm by Lauren O⠙Hara [...] This longer-form picture book taps astutely into the imaginative life of an adventurous child, is lovely both the read and listen to. The Guardian Swashbuckling and mysterious [...] I can t recommend it enough as a gift [...] it s a beautiful kids book Dolly Alderton Any imaginative child will warm to this funny, touching story of lonely only child Mabel. Beautifully illustrated, this is a joyous debut. The Daily Mail My favourite contemporary kids⠙ author Evening Standard Magazine⠜a playful and beguiling voice⠝ The Observer Dahl⠙s engaging style ⠓ teamed with Lauren O⠙Hara⠙s gorgeous illustrations ⠓ make it a book to remember. Press Association Innocence meets experience in this story that⠙s as beautifully illustrated as it is told. i newspaper plenty of charm The Daily Telegraph one of 2019⠙s most exciting and imaginative picture books [...] Sophie Dahl⠙s debut for children is wonderfully eccentric and imaginative, and also tells a powerful tale of friendship [...]The pictures are also a pure delight. The Sun

Objev podobné jako The Worst Sleepover in the World - Sophie Dahl

From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Find out in the second Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure: Addictive slapstick - Guardian The perfect introduction to mystery stories. - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury s Children s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone s Children s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

Objev podobné jako Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets - Alex T. Smith

A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Editors ChoiceA New York Post Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Biography/Memoir Hilarious and harrowing, and hard to put down Christopher Buckley, author of Thank You for Smoking Might be a career-destroying book... highly enjoyable Daily Telegraph A spin doctor to the rich and corrupt spills his secrets... starts with the crack of a Jack Reacher thriller The New York TimesThe man who used to pull the strings of the global media is now pulling back the curtain: a bridge-burning, riotous confession by a top PR operative who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media.After nearly two decades in the PR business, Phil Elwood wants to come clean, by exposing the dark underbelly of the very industry that s made him so successful. The first step is revealing exactly what he s been up to for the past twenty years - and it isn t pretty.From helping win the Qatar World Cup bid, to a four-day Las Vegas bacchanal with a dictator s son, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator s wife a glowing profile in Vogue at the same time the Arab Spring broke out, Elwood reveals all his slippery tricks for seducing journalists in order to create chaos and cover for politicians, dictators and spies.But as Phil moved up the ranks, he felt worse and worse about the sleaziness of it all - and his role in it - until he received a shocking wake-up call from the FBI. This risky game nearly cost Phil his life and his freedom. Seeing the light, he has decided to tell the full truth about who is the worst human._____ A rollicking, unexpectedly affecting story. . . It s going to be one of the big, buzzy Beltway books of the year. Politico Phil Elwood has written a book about his Washington life that s part therapy, part cautionary tale ? and quite funny . . . What makes Elwood s story stand out from the typical Washington read is that his personal demons are so intertwined with his professional choices . . . Elwood s prose is zippy, even Sorkin-esque, and he relishes dark humor. The Washington Post If Hunter S. Thompson billed clients by the hour, it would look like All The Worst Humans by Phil Elwood. The pacing and storytelling propel the book s epic sweep across the darkside of DC and global hotspots. Even the most experienced in PR will learn things they did not know, and Elwood s gripping personal story is an unexpected and wild ride. Bill McCarren, former Executive Director, National Press Club A lively, often hilarious, blood-chilling tale. Sam Kashner, Air Mail A redemption story about becoming a better human, a story Elwood tells with vulnerability, heart, and brutal honesty. James Kirchick, New York Times bestselling author of Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington An exhilarating ride through the underbelly of global power structures. Ben Smith, author of Traffic and editor in chief of Semafor I raced through this book and was gripped by every page. Sophie Heawood

Objev podobné jako All The Worst Humans - Phil Elwood

From triangles, rotations and power laws, to fractals, cones and curves, bestselling author Alex Bellos takes you on a journey of mathematical discovery with his signature wit, engaging stories and limitless enthusiasm. As he narrates a series of eye-opening encounters with lively personalities all over the world, Alex demonstrates how numbers have come to be our friends, are fascinating and extremely accessible, and how they have changed our world. He turns even the dreaded calculus into an easy-to-grasp mathematical exposition, and sifts through over 30,000 survey submissions to reveal the world s favourite number. In Germany, he meets the engineer who designed the first roller-coaster loop, whilst in India he joins the world s highly numerate community at the International Congress of Mathematicians. He explores the wonders behind the Game of Life program, and explains mathematical logic, growth and negative numbers. Stateside, he hangs out with a private detective in Oregon and meets the mathematician who looks for universes from his garage in Illinois. Read this captivating book, and you won t realise that you re learning about complex concepts. Alex will get you hooked on maths as he delves deep into humankind s turbulent relationship with numbers, and proves just how much fun we can have with them.

Objev podobné jako Alex Through the Looking-Glass - Alex Bellos

Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH Move over Rebus Daily Mail Exciting, pacy, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing The Times Don t miss Alex Gray s latest novel - WHEN SHADOWS FALL is out now in paperback It doesn t matter whether you ve read them all or whether you re discovering this bestselling series for the first time, this Lorimer mystery is the perfect winter read to cozy up with _________________________A murder on their doorstepA case that s too close to home . . . The body of a young woman has been discovered in Bellahouston park, the second in a matter of months. It s clear to Detective Superintendent William Lorimer of Police Scotland that they have a repeat killer on their hands, who is sure to strike again.Lucky for DSI Lorimer that his wife, Maggie, is miles away from potential danger, touring Scotland to promote her first book. Faced with strangers at every event, Maggie doesn t notice the quiet, non-descript man sitting in the back row.But he has noticed Maggie Lorimer. And soon his will be a face she never forgets. Alex Gray s new novel BEFORE THE STORM is available to pre-order now _________________________***PRAISE FOR ALEX GRAY*** Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing The Times One of the best is Alex Gray . . . highly recommended Literary Review Brings Glasgow to life in the same way Rankin evokes Edinburgh Daily Mail Move over Rebus Daily Mirror Eerie, psychological and easy to delve into Woman Exciting, pacy, authentic Angela Marsons DSI Lorimer s a cop to rival Rankin s Rebus Peterborough Telegraph

Objev podobné jako The Stalker - Alex Gray

Forget about all the things you think a princess is SUPPOSED to do - Princess Sue is not that kind of royalty! Princess Sue sits in a tower, waiting for her prince to come. But then she realises . . . she doesn t need a prince at all! Find out how this feisty princess escapes the clutches of her twit of a prince in this funny, feminist twist on the traditional princess tale. No need for pretty dresses, fairytale weddings and grand balls, Princess Sue is all about adventure, mischief and making unusual friends. She really is the best at being the worst princess!An empowering picture book from the brilliantpair who brought you modern classic Dogs Don t Do Ballet, author Anna Kemp and illustrator Sara Ogilive. Perfect for fans of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, Princess Smartypants, Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and Ada Twist, Scientist. The Worst Princess introduces a brilliant, fearless, funny, fierce heroine who isn t settling for the usual sexist fairytale claptrap. This book is a delight and a refreshing blast of feminist fun! Laura Bates, author and activist This book is a breath of fresh air! A much-needed reminder that we must carve out our own identities and not be forced into traditional roles. Sue Hendra, co-creator of the bestselling Supertato Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale... A very funny new picture book The Bookseller Children s Buyers Guide Told in verse, and wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny it could be safely recommended for all ages The Independent on Sunday Girl power is celebrated in this picture book that turns the princess role firmly on its head Waking Brain Cells blog

Objev podobné jako The Worst Princess - Anna Kemp

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SILENT PATIENT Infinitely thrilling and delicately crafted, the plot keeps everyone guessing until the very end, with an unscrupulous villain to underline just how good it is. DO NOT MISS IT Daily Mail-----It begins with a phone call. And it ends with a murder . . .Seven friends gather on an idyllic Greek island.Among them: the actress, the playwright, the housekeeper, the second husband and the wayward son.Thereâ ™s jealousy, betrayal, unrequited love, a handful of secrets and too many lies.Thirty-six hours after they arrive one of them will be dead.Youâ ™ll never guess who. Youâ ™ll never guess why.----- Deliciously twisty and fiendishly clever. A highly enjoyable tale of subterfuge, secrets and murder Observerâ ˜My favourite Alex Michaelides yet â “ the undisputed master of the twistâ ™ Lucy Foleyâ ˜The king of all unreliable narrators, enough twists and turns to power two novelsâ ™ David Baldacciâ ˜You ll think you know where it s going and you couldn t be more wrongâ ™ Linwood Barclayâ ˜A very special book and highly recommendedâ ™ Janice Hallettâ ˜A masterclass in suspenseâ ™ Steve Cavanaghâ ˜A glorious triumph - just brilliantâ ™ Stephen Fryâ ˜The best novel yet from Alex Michaelidesâ ™ Sophie HannahEven better than The Silent Patient . . . Alex Michaelides is a magicianâ ™ JP DelaneyThe Fury, the instant New York Times bestseller, January 2024, and Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024

Objev podobné jako The Fury - Alex Michaelides

Meet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior and ITVBe. Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very special day indeed - the Queen s birthday! Unfortunately the royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, has had to take herself off for a lie-down and there s no one to make sure the royal children stay neat and tidy for the big party. But . . . Claude and Sir Bobblysock could step in to babysit, couldn t they? After all, princes and princesses are always on their best behaviour . . . The tenth book in this hilarious bestselling series. Perfect for new readers and also great for sharing! Praise for the Claude series: Illustrated with humour and elegance The Times With quirky illustrations and plenty of humour Metro Claude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children s Book Prize and selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude Going for Gold won the Sainsbury s Children s Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014. Follow Alex at alextsmith.com and on Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith

Objev podobné jako Claude at the Palace - Alex T. Smith

The 20th anniversary edition of the international bestseller, perfectly timed for everyone needing extra help to be adequately prepared for dire situations in today #39;s world. Danger! It lurks at every corner. Quicksand. Sharks. Cyberbullies. Super Flu. From wrestling an alligator to evading drones to landing an airplane if the pilot passes out, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help with expert, illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the best ways to tackle life #39;s sudden turns for the worse. Needed now more than ever, this revised and expanded edition of the international bestseller delivers frightening and funny real advice readers need to know fast, including crucial information added from across the Worst-Case series and 20 all-new scenarios for 21st-century threats, from extreme weather and fake news to dropping a cell phone in the bathroom toilet. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTION FOR ANXIOUS TIMES: This ultimate survival book is packed with expert—and humorous—advice for extreme situations, including tips on great escapes and entrances (how to escape from a sinking car), hacks for technical trouble (how to survive an out-of-control autonomous car), skills for adventure survival (how to survive an avalanche), and more. INFORMATION ANYONE CAN USE: From your nephew who loves camping in the wilderness to your great aunt who became a doomsday prepper during the pandemic, this complete survival guide is the ultimate preparedness tool for people of all ages. A FAVORITE BOOK TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Readers rave about the reactions this entertaining volume elicits, sharing that it #39;s an absolute hit as a gift and a great tabletop item for guests to pick up and browse for a few minutes. One reviewer notes this is one of the best gifts that I have ever purchased while another calls the book a fun read and conversation starter. Perfect for: Kids, teens, and adults interested in learning how to survive anything, from a sudden natural disaster to a zombie apocalypse Anyone who enjoys funny books Birthday, holiday, or graduation gag gifts

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â ˜Deliciously silly, with hilarious catchphrasesâ ¦ a great cheer-up bookâ ™ The Guardianâ ˜HILARIOUS! Proper laughs!â ™ Pamela Butchart______________________________A laugh-out-loud young fiction series from bestselling author Joanna Nadin, perfect for fans of Horrid Henry.According to head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or FUN. It is about LEARNING and it is high time 4B tried harder to EXCEL at it.But Stanley and Manjit didnâ ™t LITERALLY mean to make their whole class sick with homemade biscuits. And they definitely didnâ ™t LITERALLY mean for Manjitâ ™s dog Killer to eat their teacherâ ™s shoes or for Bruce Bingleyâ ™s rat to escape. These things just happened even though they had a FOOLPROOF plan.You see, 4B may be the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. But you wouldnâ ™t want to be anywhere else. Highly illustrated and featuring two hilarious madcap adventures in one book, these books are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.

Objev podobné jako The Worst Class in the World - Joanna Nadin

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Worst Witch Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this spellbinding 50th anniversary edition of The Worst Witch, the original magical boarding school series. School spells trouble for Mildred Hubble!Disaster-prone Mildred is a trainee at Miss Cackle s Academy for Witches, but she s making an awful mess of it. She keeps getting her spells wrong and crashing her broomstick.

Objev podobné jako The Worst Witch - Jill Murphyová

WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS is the outstandingly original first novel in Jonathan Kellerman s bestselling Alex Delaware series. An engrossing thriller . . . This knockout of an entertainment is the kind of book which establishes a career in one stroke (Newsday). From the New York Times No. 1 author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, this gripping thriller is perfect for fans of Patricia Cornwell and Michael Connelly.Seven-year-old Melody Quinn is the only witness of a horrific double murder but she can t or won t talk about what she saw. Child psychologist Alex Delaware is brought in to try and get through to her and to the truth of what happened that night. But it soon becomes clear that Melody isn t just traumatised by the murders. Alex is only too aware that LA is a city which spawns ugliness. But is he prepared for the seemingly bottomless pit of perversion and violence that he s about to uncover?

Objev podobné jako When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware series, Book 1) - Jonathan Kellerman

A raucous, behind-the-scenes account of the year Blur got back togetherThere is nothing that can touch the sound made by a close-knit group of people who have been playing together for years and years and years, playing as though their lives depended on it. For many years, all our lives did, and actually, Iâ ™d suddenly realised, they did still. One winterâ ™s night, Alex James received an unexpected call. Blur had been invited to play their biggest gig ever: Wembley Stadium. The only trouble was, he and his bandmates hadnâ ™t spoken to â “ or even shouted at â “ each other for years. And he now had five children, an out-of-control menagerie of cats, and a sprawling farm to run. This is the story of what happened next. Taking us behind the scenes of a raucous, rollercoaster year, Alex describes how the band made a surprise â “ and emotional â “ return, recording an acclaimed album and playing sold-out shows around the world, from Colchester to Colombia and beyond. Plus: how he went on a crash diet to fit back into his â ˜Britpop Trousers,â ™ somehow organised an entire festival of his own, and tried to perfect the recipe for a giant Frazzle. Over the Rainbow is a heartfelt and hilarious account of what it feels like to be catapulted back into the limelight with one of the worldâ ™s biggest bands. It is a love letter to Blur, to friendship and to music. And it shows us all that, however old â “ or hungover â “ we might feel, nothingâ ™s ever truly over: itâ ™s always just the start of the next thing.

Objev podobné jako Over the Rainbow - Alex James

Among all the branches of the Red Army during the Second World War, self-propelled artillery is probably the most overlooked and misinterpreted. Attention has focused on the tanks the Red Army deployed against the Germans on the Eastern Front, the T-34 in particular; the self-propelled guns, which played an increasingly important tactical role after the shocking defeats of 1941 and 1942, have been neglected. Alexey Tarasov, in this detailed, wide-ranging and very heavily illustrated history, describes how the Soviets rose to the challenge of creating a series of self-propelled guns in extraordinarily difficult wartime conditions, and he assesses, and illustrates, all the types they produced. Also he covers the organization, training, tactics and combat operations of the self-propelled artillery units. When the Germans invaded the Soviets lacked self-propelled artillery, believing that tanks and field guns would provide sufficient support for their infantry. But the effectiveness of the German assault guns persuaded them that they had to design similar armoured vehicles and rapidly they did so. As the author shows, by the end of the war, after an intense process of improvisation and development, they fielded self-propelled guns, in particular the SU-76, SU-122 and SU-152, which matched those of the Germans in terms of performance and heavily outnumbered them on the battlefield. Alexey Tarasovâ ™s photographic history will be essential reading for anyone who has a special interest in Soviet armour and armoured warfare in general, and it will be a valuable source for modellers.

Objev podobné jako Red Army Self-Propelled Guns of the Second World War - Alexey Tarasov

Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween! Joey and Harry are back in another epic adventure with the imps from the Ministry of Mischief! This time, though, the imps are trapped in the Humanrealm and only Joey can help them return! Back through the magical portal door, Impworld has changed in the fortnight the gang has been away. The imps have stopped bringing their usual misfortune to humans and instead are spreading good luck. And all because the Sprite Queen and her sprites have overthrown the imp king! Will Joey, Harry and the imps be able to get him to take back control? After all, can we really be lucky if all we have is good fortune?Praise for Rules for Vampires by Alex Foulkes: #39;Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires #39; Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls ‘Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic! #39; Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang ‘Brilliant! It’s a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie’s illustrations are the perfect match’ Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar #39;Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching’ Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa

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Incorporating sharp questions and big ideas, Niven shifts deftly between history, politics, culture and literature to offer a fascinating and provocative analysis of the marginalisation of the North. Madeleine Bunting, author of Labours of Love: the Crisis of CareAn in-depth exploration of the importance of the North of England in the modern era.The North Will Rise Again covers the colourful adventures of its inhabitants, the expansiveness and optimism that defines Northern culture, and the recurrent sense of failure and despair that is at the heart of one of the Westâ ™s most impoverished regions. By telling the story of the North in the last few decades, Alex goes in search of answers to some of the big questions at the forefront of British politics and society today, touching on live issues including the North/South divide, austerity, the impact of Brexit, the collapse of Labourâ ™s â ˜Red Wallâ ™, and calls for regional devolution. He concludes with a powerful argument for a revival of northern politics and society by way of what he calls â ˜radical regionalismâ ™.A native Northerner himself, having returned to his home city of Newcastle with his family in the last few years, Alex also includes elements of memoir and stories from his own family history to reflect some of the key arguments of his book.To what extent are the crises of the last ten years partly the result of fundamental divides and inequalities in the geography of England? How did the North become a place of lost potential and broken dreams? And what can be done to make it one of the most dynamic and forward-looking places in the world once again? Niven considers all these questions and more in this lively and highly topical book.

Objev podobné jako The North Will Rise Again - Alex Niven

â ˜Joyfully chaotic â ¦ a memoir of Blurâ ™s comeback yearâ ™ Guardianâ ˜Warm and funny â ¦ a gorgeous bookâ ™ The TimesA raucous, behind-the-scenes account of the year Blur got back together There is nothing that can touch the sound made by a close-knit group of people who have been playing together for years and years and years, playing as though their lives depended on it. For many years, all our lives did, and actually, Iâ ™d suddenly realised, they did still. One winterâ ™s night, Alex James received an unexpected call. Blur had been invited to play their biggest gig ever: Wembley Stadium. The only trouble was, he and his bandmates hadnâ ™t spoken to â “ or even shouted at â “ each other for years. And he now had five children, an out-of-control menagerie of cats, and a sprawling farm to run. This is the story of what happened next. Taking us behind the scenes of a raucous, rollercoaster year, Alex describes how the band made a surprise â “ and emotional â “ return, recording an acclaimed album and playing sold-out shows around the world, from Colchester to Colombia and beyond. Plus: how he went on a crash diet to fit back into his â ˜Britpop Trousers,â ™ somehow organised an entire festival of his own, and tried to perfect the recipe for a giant Frazzle. Over the Rainbow is a heartfelt and hilarious account of what it feels like to be catapulted back into the limelight with one of the worldâ ™s biggest bands. It is a love letter to Blur, to friendship and to music. And it shows us all that, however old â “ or hungover â “ we might feel, nothingâ ™s ever truly over: itâ ™s always just the start of the next thing.

Objev podobné jako Over the Rainbow - Alex James

***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, THE RIVERMAN is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES: Warm-hearted, atmospheric ANN CLEEVES Relentless and intriguing PETER MAY Move over Rebus DAILY MAIL Exciting, pacey, authentic ANGELA MARSONS Superior writing THE TIMES Immensely exciting and atmospheric ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgow s River Clyde the morning after an office celebration, it looks like a case of accidental death. An anonymous telephone call and a forensic toxicology test, however, give DCI Lorimer reason to think otherwise.Probing deeper into the life and business of the deceased accountant, Duncan Forbes, a seemingly upright member of the community, Lorimer find only yet more unanswered questions.And when the firm s human resources manager is found dead in her riverside flat these questions become only more complex -- not to mention more disturbing. And Lorimer is having to cope not only with deceptions devised to hide the facts, but also with suspicions from those far closer to home . . .

Objev podobné jako The Riverman - Alex Gray

In this previously banned collection of seven short stories, Alex La Guma vividly reveals the plight of the poor and oppressed in apartheid South Africa.Characterised by his striking style and colourful dialogue, La Gumaâ ™s stories explore experiences of racism and social inequality in various settings, from an overcrowded prison to a Portuguese restaurant. In the title story, â ˜A Walk in the Nightâ ™, a factory worker loses his job after an argument with a white supervisor. His subsequent descent into helpless rage is played out in rich detail, illuminating the toxic effects of poverty, police brutality, and gang violence.Each story in the collection lays bare the struggles of those living in 1960s South Africa, offering poignant moments of hope and cementing Alex La Guma as one of the most important writers of his time. â ™The greatest South African novelist of the 20th century.â ™ The Timesâ ˜Achieved in 90 pages what other African writers had tried to achieve in the course of many years.â ™ Wole Soyinka â ˜A central figure alongside Chinua Achebe.â ™ Ngugi wa Thiongâ ™o

Objev podobné jako A Walk in the Night - Alex La Guma

Totally original and utterly compelling, with a voice all of its own, this is the outstanding new thriller from the no.1 internationally bestselling author of The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides.*****This is a tale of murder.Or maybe that s not quite true. At its heart, it s a love story, isn t it?One spring morning, reclusive ex-movie star Lana Farrar invites a small group of her closest friends for a weekend away, on her small private island, just off the coast of Mykonos.Beneath the surface, old friendships conceal violent passions and resentments. And in forty-eight hours, one of them will be dead.But that was just the beginning...You may think you know this story. Think again.PRAISE FOR ALEX MICHAELIDES A deliciously dark, elegant, utterly compulsive read - with a twist that blew my mind Lucy Foley I read it in two nights and savoured every luscious word, every grim encounter, every startling twist David Baldacci The perfect thriller. I quite literally couldn t put it down A. J. Finn One of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read... one of the most shocking, mind-blowing twists in recent memory Blake Crouch Absolutely brilliant . . . I read it in a state of intense, breathless excitement Stephen Fry

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Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it s really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong â ¦ The start of a brilliantly funny new series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World, shortlisted for the Laugh out Loud Book Awards 2024.Soon-to-be eight-year-old Daffodil likes the dictionary, the middle bit in custard cream biscuits, and thinking BIG. She does NOT like her cousin Hugo Patterson-Dent, who has ten more gold stars than she does; the biscuit bit of custard creams (but thatâ ™s OK because her friend Nirmal-Next-Door eats that); or any sort of catastrophe. The trouble is that somehow Daffodil s ambitious plans tend to go pear-shaped â ¦Daffodil is hoping for the Best Birthday Party EVER. But she hasn t reckoned on Colin, the greyhound with an appetite for everything except dog food. Or the fact that her brother s band Hairy Wasp would break up before they could provide the entertainment. Or the total lack of guests.Luckily, Daffodil has the knack of looking on the bright side and is soon planning her next absolute bobby-dazzler of an idea!

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In the mad, money-driven world of football, some rather interesting and sometimes shocking kits have been worn upon the field of play. This book is a full-colour celebration of some of the most outrageous strips foisted upon the poor players and the loyal fans, both for club and country, from clashing colours and disastrous designs to surprising sponsors and back luck omens. Written by a leading authority on kit design and with anecdotes from fans, this book is a wry look back at some of the more bizarre decisions taken by marketing companies and clubs alike. Ranging from Victorian outfits to modern-day efforts, The Worst Football Kits of All Time is also a history of the kit, the game and some of the many characters who have played, watched, loved and despaired at this most noble (and sometimes ignoble) of sports. Set to delight fans old and young alike, this book makes the perfect gift and an excellent reference guide. Illustrated with photographs, caricatures and kit designs, this is an easy to read, vivid, vibrant and downright humorous treat for the eyes. It s a must have for the more serious kit historians, the lads and lasses down the pub or the boy in his bedroom, surrounded by posters of his heroes, standing proud in the (occasionally monstrous) colours of their club and country.

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The bride is a doll. The groom is the perfect gentleman. But the rest of the wedding party are the stuff of nightmares.Rich? YesVapid? YesEntitled? YesAnd the Best Man? More like the Worst Man. But Maid of Honor Franchesca takes her duties seriously. There s no way she s going to let that pretentious, judgmental jackhole ruin her best friend s wedding. No matter how sexy he is . . .

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