emba oak and the epic ending jenny moore

All the best endings to adventures have to start somewhereâ ¦ â ¦ and Embaâ ™s begins in the Eyeless Isles, where her villainous father is preparing to storm the dragon realm. Itâ ™s up to Emba and her friends to stop him, even if that means leaving their own world behind and risking everything in a strange new realm of ice and fire. But will friendship and bravery be enough to fulfil the Final Prophecy, or will evil triumph in the end? And with her twelfth birthday looming, will Emba stay human or will her dragon side take over? Either way, the final chapter of her story is going to be epic.

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Welcome friends and settle in there s lots to do and seeas I tell you the story of our oldest, wisest tree... With its gnarled trunk, giant branches and glossy leaves, Grand Old Oak is Bear s favourite tree in the woodland. When Bear learns that Oak is five hundred years old, he decides to plan an extra-special birthday ball.In this first storybook of poetry, join Bear and his friends through the seasons as they prepare a magical birthday party, with lots of things to spot along the way.· An immersive, cosy world that encourages little ones to look at nature around them and step into a world of imaginative play, where animals do just as a child would: play games, enjoy a party, go on a picnic and experience each season of life· Engaging spotting activity for young children, with spreads themed around Oak s birthday party set in the magical woodland, and a familiar cast of woodland friends to follow· A sure hit for fans of the well-loved first book in the series, If You Go Down to the Woods Today· Perfect birthday gift book which builds an immersive, tender world and encourages the reader to look at the natural world around them with wonder and delight Words of praise for The Brown Bear Wood Series A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time. - Independent s Best Kids Poetry Book 2021 A tour de force of interactive two-dimensional nature. - Kirkus starred review A simple yet magical first book of poetry. - The Telegraph

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Bestselling historian Peter Moore traces how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain and put into practice in America - where they became the most successful export of all time, the American Dream Absorbing... fascinating... eloquent THE TIMES Engaging and thoroughly reader-friendly TELEGRAPH Wonderfully absorbing and stimulating SARAH BAKEWELLEnlightenment Britain was ablaze with ambition and energy. Great writers like Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, Samuel Johnson, John Wilkes and Catharine Macaulay were part of a pioneering generation that shaped and inspired the American Dream. For the first time, bestselling historian Peter Moore vividly traces the transatlantic friendships and revolutionary ideas that inspired the Declaration of Independence. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness is the best-known phrase from that document, which was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in the summer of 1776. Today this line is evoked as a shorthand for that ideal we call the American Dream. But the vision it encapsulates â “ of a free and happy world â “ has its roots in Great Britain.This book tells the story of the years that preceded the Declaration. From the accession of King George III to the astonishing tale of John Wilkes, from the notorious Stamp Act to the Boston Tea Party, it shows how Britain and her American Colonies broke apart. Following a star cast of Enlightenment characters, through their letters, arguments and rivalries, it reveals the rise of a rebellious and daring ideology â “ one that gave rise to the democratic birth of the United States and the principles we live by to this day. Deft insights and in clear prose ALAN TAYLOR A gripping account STELLA TILLYARD Rollicking...compulsive readability WASHINGTON POST A great read LADY HALE

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A lyrical story featuring charming characters, encouraging nature connection, empathy and positive action. Illustrated in stunning detail by Erin Brown, children will enjoy spotting a multitude of accurately depicted creatures and gain understanding of the interdependence of species. Old Oak and Mr Shield, his shield bug friend, are worried: summer has been long and dry, and there are fewer insects and birds in the Barley Field. The harvest is poor, the farmer troubled. At a dramatic meeting Stag Beetle tells the winged insects it is time to leave and fi nd food elsewhere. But the farmer has already made a plan: Old Oak and his friends celebrate when the Barley Field transforms into a glorious wild flower meadow, welcoming back old friends and new.

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Bestselling historian Peter Moore traces how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain and put into practice in America - where they became the most successful export of all time, the American Dream Absorbing... fascinating... eloquent THE TIMES Engaging and thoroughly reader-friendly TELEGRAPH Wonderfully absorbing and stimulating SARAH BAKEWELLLife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is frequently evoked today as shorthand for the American Dream. But this is a line with a surprising history. Rather than being uniquely American, the vision it encapsulates â “ of a free and happy world â “ owes a great deal to British thinkers too.Centred on the life of Benjamin Franklin, featuring figures like the cultural giant Samuel Johnson, the groundbreaking historian Catharine Macaulay, the firebrand politician and revolutionary activist Thomas Paine, this book looks at the generation that preceded the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It takes us back to a vital moment in the foundation of the West and tells a whole new story about the birth of the United States of America â “ and some of the key principles by which we live to this day. Deft insights and in clear prose ALAN TAYLOR A gripping account STELLA TILLYARD Rollicking...compulsive readability WASHINGTON POST A great read LADY HALE

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A notoriously scary ghost is supposed to haunt the ruined medieval castle where Sunny and his friends are spending the day. But when a troubling visitor arrives at the antique shop, it turns out the danger is closer to home than they thought . . .

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Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain⠙s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke⠙s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty⠙s Darkmouth.An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.The third instalment of the international best-selling series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.Charlie s Uncle Paton has dashed off to try to stop the Yewbeam aunts latest plan, but when Grandma Bone greets the arrival of Belle with delight, could this be what Paton left hoping to prevent? At Bloor s, Emma finds art teacher Mr Boldova is the brother of the mysterious Ollie Sparks, made invisible by the blue boa.Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone series?Midnight for Charlie BoneCharlie Bone and the Time TwisterCharlie Bone and the Blue BoaCharlie Bone and Castle of MirrorsCharlie Bone and the Hidden KingCharlie Bone and the Wilderness WolfCharlie Bone and the Shadow of BadlockCharlie Bone and the Red KnightAlso look out for The Snow Spider trilogy.⠘Dark, funny, crackling with magic⠙ ⠓ author Artemis Cooper on Midnight for Charlie Bone⠘A fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter⠙ ⠓ Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie BoneJenny Nimmo is the acclaimed author of the Charlie Bone series. She has won several significant awards for her children⠙s fiction, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Tir na n-Og Welsh Arts Council award for The Snow Spider. She lives in Wales with her husband, David.

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An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.Bertie is NOT looking forward to spending the summer holidays on stinky Long Bottom Farm. But things take an interesting turn when he encounters Nugget, the alien chicken. Nuggetâ ™s mission is to find the Earthâ ™s most important resource and transport it back to Nurgle 7, and he needs Bertieâ ™s help. But what could the Earthâ ™s most valuable resource be, and can they find it in time to stop the Nurgles exterminating the Earth?!Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Average Joe takes to the wilderness to track down Bigfoot and become a school legend in this brilliantly funny adventure from Lollie Award winning author Jenny Pearson.Joe is tired of being called average and feeling completely forgettable at school. So when he hears that a Bigfoot-like beast has been spotted in some nearby woods, he senses an opportunity. Surely capturing Bigfoot will make him stand out from the crowd and bring him the popularity he longs for?With no real plan or survival skills, Joe and his best friend Tiago set off on what turns out to be an unforgettably hilarious quest with some very unexpected results!Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Then they took the flowers of the oak, and the flowers of the broom, and the flowers of the meadowsweet, and from those they conjured up the fairest and most beautiful maiden that anyone had ever seen.Celtic mythology, Arthurian romance, and an intriguing interpretation of British history -- these are just some of the themes embraced by the anonymous authors of the eleven tales that make up the Welsh medieval masterpiece known as the Mabinogion. They tell of Gwydion the shape-shifter, who can create a woman out of flowers; of Math the magician whose feet must lie in the lap of a virgin; of hanging a pregnant mouse and hunting a magical boar. Dragons, witches, and giants live alongside kings and heroes, and quests of honour, revenge, and love are set against the backdrop of a country struggling to retain its independence.Sioned Davies lively translation recreates the storytelling world of medieval Wales and re-invests the tales with the power of performance.

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status darkeyes. Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl.The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin s master has much deeper motives.Brilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Despite being broken in ways she refuses to acknowledge, she bears a terrible burden: to somehow prevent the return of the legendary Voidbringers and the civilization-ending Desolation that will follow. The secrets she needs can be found at the Shattered Plains, but just arriving there proves more difficult than she could have imagined.Meanwhile, at the heart of the Shattered Plains, the Parshendi are making an epochal decision. Hard pressed by years of Alethi attacks, their numbers ever shrinking, they are convinced by their war leader, Eshonai, to risk everything on a desperate gamble with the very supernatural forces they once fled. The possible consequences for Parshendi and humans alike, indeed, for Roshar itself, are as dangerous as they are incalculable.Other Tor books by Brandon SandersonThe CosmereThe Stormlight Archive? The Way of Kings? Words of Radiance? Edgedancer (novella)? Oathbringer? Dawnshard (novella)? Rhythm of WarThe Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy? Mistborn? The Well of Ascension? The Hero of AgesWax and Wayne? The Alloy of Law? Shadows of Self? The Bands of Mourning? The Lost MetalOther Cosmere novels? Elantris? Warbreaker? Tress of the Emerald Sea? Yumi and the Nightmare Painter? The Sunlit ManCollection? Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere CollectionThe Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series? Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians? The Scrivener s Bones? The Knights of Crystallia? The Shattered Lens? The Dark Talent? Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)Other novels? The Rithmatist? Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds? The Frugal WizardÂ’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval EnglandOther books by Brandon SandersonThe Reckoners? Steelheart? Firefight? CalamitySkyward? Skyward? Starsight? Cytonic? Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)? Defiant

Objev podobné jako The Words of Radiance - Brandon Sanderson

Now with over 10 million copies sold, The Mistborn Series has the thrills of a heist story, the twistiness of political intrigue, and the epic scale of a landmark fantasy saga.Once, a hero arose to save the world. He failed.Ever since, the world has been a wasteland of ash and mist controlled by the immortal emperor known as the Lord Ruler.But hope survives. A new uprising is forming, one built around the ultimate caper, the cunning of a brilliant criminal mastermind, and the determination of an unlikely heroine: a street urchin who must learn to master the power of a Mistborn.Other Tor books by Brandon SandersonThe CosmereThe Stormlight Archive* The Way of Kings* Words of Radiance* Edgedancer (novella)* Oathbringer* Dawnshard (novella)* Rhythm of War* Wind and TruthThe Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy* Mistborn* The Well of Ascension* The Hero of AgesWax Wayne* The Alloy of Law* Shadows of Self* The Bands of Mourning* The Lost MetalOther Cosmere novels* Elantris* Warbreaker* Tress of the Emerald Sea* Yumi and the Nightmare Painter* The Sunlit ManCollection* Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere CollectionAlcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians* Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians* The Scrivener s Bones* The Knights of Crystallia* The Shattered Lens* The Dark Talent* Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)Other novels* The Rithmatist* Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds* The Frugal Wizard s Handbook for Surviving Medieval EnglandOther books by Brandon SandersonThe Reckoners* Steelheart* Firefight* Calamity* Lux (with Steven Michael Bohls)Skyward* Skyward* Starsight* Cytonic* Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)* Defiant

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Now with over 10 million copies sold, The Mistborn Series has the thrills of a heist story, the twistiness of political intrigue, and the epic scale of a landmark fantasy saga.Vin fulfilled the prophecy and released the power gathered in the Well of Ascension. But it was all a trick, and now the godlike being Ruin has been unleashed on the world, bent on its destruction by earthquake and Fire.Having escaped death only through becoming a Mistborn himself, Emperor Elend Venture now hopes to find clues left behind by the Lord Ruler that will help them fight back. Legends speak of a hero, but were any prophecies not corrupted? To make up for being duped, Vin must unravel the truth so she can become the Hero of Ages before Ruin can wipe out all life on the planet.Other Tor books by Brandon SandersonThe CosmereThe Stormlight Archive* The Way of Kings* Words of Radiance* Edgedancer (novella)* Oathbringer* Dawnshard (novella)* Rhythm of War* Wind and TruthThe Mistborn SagaThe Original Trilogy* Mistborn* The Well of Ascension* The Hero of AgesWax Wayne* The Alloy of Law* Shadows of Self* The Bands of Mourning* The Lost MetalOther Cosmere novels* Elantris* Warbreaker* Tress of the Emerald Sea* Yumi and the Nightmare Painter* The Sunlit ManCollection* Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere CollectionAlcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians* Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians* The Scrivener s Bones* The Knights of Crystallia* The Shattered Lens* The Dark Talent* Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson)Other novels* The Rithmatist* Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds* The Frugal Wizard s Handbook for Surviving Medieval EnglandOther books by Brandon SandersonThe Reckoners* Steelheart* Firefight* Calamity* Lux (with Steven Michael Bohls)Skyward* Skyward* Starsight* Cytonic* Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)* Defiant

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My favourite kind of grand space opera BEN AARONOVITCHShe s searching for the emperor who stole her sister.He s searching for the prince who stole his heart.The entire universe is at stake.The Principle of Moments is a centuries-spanning adventure unmissable for fans of the spacefaring found family of Becky Chambers, the magical London of V. E. Schwab, and the epic climate-craft of N. K. Jemisin.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: This book! OMG this book was everything I could hope for! A queer love story, a space story, a rebel story and so well written 5-star reader review An absolute stonker of a debut... I was hooked the whole way through 5-star reader review I absolutely devoured this book! Everything I could possibly want with Star Wars / Doctor Who vibes mixed in with Pride and Prejudice 5-star reader review THIS is how you write a chosen one story! Jikiemi-Pearson is going straight on my instant read list of authors 5-star reader review I have read quite a few debuts this year and this was easily my top of the year 5-star reader review OMG, this book was amazing... Fantastic if you like N.K. Jemisin and Doctor Who... Well worth five stars 5-star reader review Hang on and enjoy the ride! 5-star reader review

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The pulse-pounding new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor. World powers vie for supremacy and Pike Logan must prevent the situation escalating into all-out war.While on a routine security assessment in India, Taskforce operator Pike Logan foils an attempted attack on a meeting between the CIA and Indiaâ ™s intelligence service. Both agencies believe itâ ™s a minor incident, but Pike suspects that something much more sinister is at play. After another terrorist attack, Pike begins to believe that outside powers are destabilising India for nothing more than economic gain. But those conducting the operations have their own agenda...After a mass kidnapping with several fatalities, two rival global powers are destabilised. What follows is a race against the clock to de-escalate the tension, a race through the bustling markets of Delhi, the luxurious resorts of Goa, and the epic halls of the Taj Mahal. It will take everything that Pike Logan and the Taskforce have to foil an intricate plot that leaves countless lives in the balance. Brad Taylor knows his stuff. Nelson DeMille Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher, and Jack Bauer. John Lescroart

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So they took the blossoms of the oak, and the blossoms of the broom, and the blossoms of the meadow-sweet, and produced from them a maiden, the fairest and most graceful that man ever saw... In this superb collection of tales, Celtic mythology and Arthurian romance come together to form a fascinating, deep-seated and powerful interpretation of British history. The tales include the story of the shape-shifter, Gwydion, who created a woman out of flowers; a murdered husband turned into an eagle; Math the magician; a magical board, dragons witches and giants.These wondrous creatures live in the same world as kings and heroes, quests for honour, and stories of revenge, chivalry, honour and love. THE MABINOGIAN remains one of the greatest and most influential works of myth and legend ever created.

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Every Christmas Eve, Janey Shaw is reminded of the tragic death of her schoolfriend, Alice, and the untidy ending of her relationship with Rory Brook, her first love. When Janey leaves London to return to her hometown on the North-East coast of England, the ghosts of her unresolved past lie in wait.

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Splendid news for enquiring minds, and guaranteed salvation for humanity! Messrs. Steve and Alan Moore, current proprietors of the celebrated Moon Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels (sorcery by appointment since circa 150 AD) are presently engaged in producing a clear and practical grimoire of the occult sciences that offers endless necromantic fun for all the family. Exquisitely illuminated by a host of adepts including Kevin O Neill, John Coulthart, Steve Parkhouse, Rick Veitch and Ben Wickey, this marvellous and unprecedented tome promises to provide all that the reader could conceivably need in order to commence a fulfilling new career as a diabolist. Its contents include profusely illustrated instructional essays upon this ancient sect s theories of magic, notably the key dissertation Adventures in Thinking, which gives reliable advice as to how entry into the world of magic may be readily achieved. Further to this, a number of Rainy Day activity pages present lively and entertaining things-to-do once the magical state has been attained, including such popular pastimes as divination, etheric travel and the conjuring of a colourful multitude of sprits, deities, dead people and infernal entities from the pit, all of whom are sure to become your new best friends. Also contained within this extravagant compendium of thaumaturgic lore is a history of magic from the last ice age to the present day, told in a series of easy-to-absorb pictorial biographies of fifty great enchanters and complemented by a variety of picture stories depicting events ranging from the Palaeolithic origins of art, magic, language and consciousness to the rib-tickling comedy exploits of Moon Serpent founder Alexander the False Prophet ( He s fun, he s fake, he s got a talking snake! ). In addition to these manifold delights, the adventurous reader will also discover a series of helpful travel guides to mind-wrenching alien dimensions that are within comfortable walking distance, as well as profiles of the many quaint local inhabitants that one might bump into at these exotic resorts. A full range of entertainments will be provided, encompassing such diverse novelties and pursuits as a lavishly decorated decadent pulp tale of occult adventure recounted in the serial form. Completing this almost-unimaginable treasure trove is a lengthy thesis revealing the ultimate meaning of both the Moon and the Serpent in a manner that makes transparent the much-obscured secret of magic, happiness, sex, creativity and the known Universe, while at the same time explaining why these lunar and ophidian symbols feature so prominently in the order s peculiar name. (Manufacturer s disclaimer: this edition does not, however, reveal why the titular cabal of magicians consider themselves to be either grand or Egyptian. Let the buyer beware.) A colossal and audacious publishing triumph of three hundred and fifty-two pages, beautifully produced in the finest tradition of educational literature for young people, The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic will transform your lives, your reality, and any spare lead that you happen to have lying around into the purest and most radiant gold.

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Named A Most Anticipated Book by: LitHub * Vulture * Time * A PW 2022 Holiday Gift Pick One of: Time s 100 Must-Read Books of 2022 * NPR s 2022 Books We Love Vulture s 10 Best Books of 2022 A Goodreads Readers Choice Award SemifinalistFrom acclaimed poet Franny Choi comes a poetry collection for the ends of worlds—past, present, and future. ChoiÂ’s third book features poems about historical and impending apocalypses, alongside musings on our responsibilities to each other and visions for our collective survival.Many have called our time dystopian. But The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On reminds us that apocalypse has already come in myriad ways for marginalized peoples.With lyric and tonal dexterity, these poems spin backwards and forwards in time--from Korean comfort women during World War II, to the precipice of climate crisis, to children wandering a museum in the future. These poems explore narrative distances and queer linearity, investigating on microscopic scales before soaring towards the universal. As she wrestles with the daily griefs and distances of this apocalyptic world, Choi also imagines what togetherness--between Black and Asian and other marginalized communities, between living organisms, between children of calamity and conquest--could look like. Bringing together Choi s signature speculative imagination with even greater musicality than her previous work, The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On ultimately charts new paths toward hope in the aftermaths, and visions for our collective survival.Â

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In many of his poems, the great Dorset poet and novelist Thomas Hardy referred to a certain romantic courtship, a marriage which became progressively more problematical, and finally to a bereavement in which a man loses his wife. So, who was Hardy writing about? The clue is to be found in his early poems, where the names of several locations in North Cornwall are mentioned, this being the very same place which featured in Hardy⠙s courtship of Emma Gifford, who was to become his first wife. The poems raise certain questions. Given that Hardy and Emma gradually drifted apart so that in the end they lived mainly separate lives, albeit under the same roof, why was he so grief-stricken when she died, bearing in mind that their marriage was so unsatisfactory?How did Hardy cope as he passed through the various stages of grief, which he articulated so poignantly and expressively in his poems? These stages are recognized today, thanks to the work of Swiss-US psychiatrist, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, and US expert on grieving and loss, David Kessler. Finally, how did Hardy survive and come out the other side, and can his experience be a guide to others who find themselves alone and bereft after losing their partner?

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The Blues Brothers hit theatres on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage; but Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honour the then-seemingly forgotten tradition of rhythm and blues, some of whose greatest artists - Aretha Franklin, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles - made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases. Much delayed and vastly over budget, beset by mercurial and oft drugged-out stars, The Blues Brothers opened to outraged reviews. However, in the 44 years since it has been acknowledged a classic: inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance, even declared a Catholic classic by the Church itself, and re-aired thousands of times on television to huge worldwide audiences. It is, undeniably, one of the most significant films of the 20th century.The saga behind The Blues Brothers, as Daniel de Vise reveals, is epic, encompassing the colourful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by Harvard s Lampoon and Chicago s Second City; the birth and anecdote-rich, drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live, where the Blues Brothers were born as an act amidst turmoil and rivalry; and, of course, the indelible behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made, scene by memorable scene. Based on original research and dozens of interviews probing the memories of principals from director John Landis and producer Bob Weiss to Aykroyd himself, The Blues Brothers illuminates an American masterpiece while vividly portraying the creative geniuses behind modern comedy.

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the governor of Maryland, the “compassionate” (People), “startling” (Baltimore Sun), “moving” (Chicago Tribune) true story of two kids with the same name: One went on to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison.The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his.In December 2000, the Baltimore Sun ran a small piece about Wes Moore, a local student who had just received a Rhodes Scholarship. The same paper also ran a series of articles about four young men who had allegedly killed a police officer in a spectacularly botched armed robbery. The police were still hunting for two of the suspects who had gone on the lam, a pair of brothers. One was named Wes Moore. Wes just couldn’t shake off the unsettling coincidence, or the inkling that the two shared much more than space in the same newspaper. After following the story of the robbery, the manhunt, and the trial to its conclusion, he wrote a letter to the other Wes, now a convicted murderer serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole. His letter tentatively asked the questions that had been haunting him: Who are you? How did this happen?That letter led to a correspondence and relationship that have lasted for several years. Over dozens of letters and prison visits, Wes discovered that the other Wes had had a life not unlike his own: Both had had difficult childhoods, both were fatherless; they’d hung out on similar corners with similar crews, and both had run into trouble with the police. At each stage of their young lives they had come across similar moments of decision, yet their choices would lead them to astonishingly different destinies.Told in alternating dramatic narratives that take readers from heart-wrenching losses to moments of surprising redemption, The Other Wes Moore tells the story of a generation of boys trying to find their way in a hostile world.

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A magical celebration of friendship and growing up â “ the perfect storytime adventure to fire little imaginations!Observer Picture Book of the Month! â ˜One to relish reading aloud â ¦ fun, as well as poignantâ ™ â “ Imogen CarterKip knew a Squiggledoodle when he was very young.Do you know a Squiggledoodle too?They are trelumptious fun â ¦Kip and Squiggledoodle go on wild adventures, play together, share fears and worries and dreams â ¦ But what will happen to Squiggledoodle when Kip doesn t need them anymore? With shades of famous nonsense poets, Em Cosh s writing is as playful and inventive as their illustrations in this vibrant picture book celebrating children s boundless imagination.â ™ â “ Harry Woodgate, creator of Little Glow and Grandadâ ™s CamperA magical and heartfelt celebration of friendship and growing up, destined to be a contemporary classic.

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The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of over 20 3D granny square crochet patterns all on the theme of food and drink. Please note that these patterns were previously published in 3D Granny Squares.Each motif features a 3D element that is integral to the food and drink granny square design and the squares can be used to make fun and unique blankets and throws, cute toys and accessories, the only limit is your imagination.This collection features 24 different designs for your favourite tasty treats, choose from a wide range of designs including a cherry pie, a piece of pizza, waffle, cupcake and a doughnut; or a selection of fruits including apple, strawberry, pineapple, and watermelon. There are also drinks such as milkshake, soda and coffee.As well as the granny square patterns there are also six bright and beautiful projects showing how to use the squares to make unique gifts for friends and family. These include a fun Pineapple Cushion, a cute Fried Egg Potholder, quick and easy Apple Coasters, a strawberry themed towel topper, a teapot pincushion and a cherry envelope pouch.Each granny square has the full written pattern plus large sized charts and all the stitches and techniques required are featured in the General Techniques section at the back of the book. The squares have been created by three of the biggest names in crochet: Celine Semaan, Sharna Moore and Caitie Moore, who have brought their flair and creativity to the designs.

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An enchanting picture book story, and an ideal Christmas gift stocking filler, from the creator of Ellaâ ™s Night Lights and Lily the Pond Mermaid about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown. Oak is the teensy little, magical leaf girl, who lives in the middle of the woods. When summer turns to autumn and leaves begin to change - Oak and her family must leave their tree. It is time for them to float down to the ground where they can nestle into their cosy winter acorn home, and see out the cold until spring returns once more. Will Oak be brave enough to take a leap from the comfort of her Oak tree? And why is change so hard?- Perfect for children aged 3-5 years!- Ideal for fans of fairies, fantasy and miniature worlds, this is a truly adorable picture book that celebrates the hidden magic of nature. - Gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as fear of change, resilience and giving children the space and time to make a decision that feels right for them. - Glittering foil finish on the cover!Have you met Oakâ ™s enchanting picture book friends?- Ellaâ ™s Night LightsElla is a little moth girl who only comes out at night to collect shimmering lights and guide other animals to safetyâ ¦- Lily, the Pond MermaidLily is a pond mermaid who loves looking after her pond home and all who live in itâ ¦

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#39;ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE #39; KATE SAWYER #39;WILL GET UNDER YOUR SKIN AND LODGE ITSELF IN YOUR HEART #39; ERIN KELLY #39;HEARTBREAKING AND LIFE-AFFIRMING #39; LOUISE HARE #39;POWERFUL, TIMELY, IMPORTANT #39; BETH UNDERDOWN BEAUTIFUL, COMPLEX AND MOVING #39; PLATINUM MAGAZINE #39;POWERFUL AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING #39; RED #39;I URGE EVERYONE TO READ THIS NOVEL #39; ERICKA WALLER #39;THESE CHARACTERS WILL WRAP AROUND YOUR HEART #39; ARAMINTA HALL From the Observer debut novelist of the year, comes a blistering, heart-wrenching new novel of complicity and atonement, delving into one nurse #39;s experience of the little-known history of conversion therapy and the heart-breaking betrayal of the AIDS crisis.March 2020. Annie is alone in her house as the world shuts down, only the ghosts of her memories for company. But then she receives a phone call which plunges her deeper into the past.1959. Annie and Rita are student nurses at Fairlie Hall mental hospital. Working long, gruelling hours, they soon learn that the only way to appease their terrifying matron is to follow the rules unthinkingly. But what is happening in the hospital #39;s hidden side wards? And at what point does following the rules turn into complicity - and betrayal?1983. Annie is reeling from the loss of her husband and struggling to face raising her daughter alone. Following a chance encounter, she offers a sick young man a bed for the night, a good deed that soon leads to another. Before long, she finds herself entering a new life of service - her home a haven for those who are cruelly shunned. But can we ever really atone?The powerful and captivating new novel from the celebrated author of KEEPER and YOUNG WOMEN, HOLD BACK THE NIGHT is Jessica Moor #39;s most powerful and commercial book to date. A darkly compelling character-led novel, drawing on themes of complicity and betrayal, it is bursting with talking points and absolutely perfect for reading groups.Praise for HOLD BACK THE NIGHT and Jessica Moor: #39;The literary sensation . . . heart-breaking #39; My Weekly #39;Absolutely incredible. Intricate, heart-breaking, with perfect prose and characterisation. This is an author stepping into her power and it is a privilege to behold #39; Kate Sawyer, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding and This Family #39;Beautifully written and authentic, this novel shines an unflinching light on the darkest episodes of recent medical history. Hold Back The Night will get under your skin and lodge itself in your heart #39; Erin Kelly #39;Powerful, at times gut-wrenching #39; Peter Tatchell #39;Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measure. Dealing with the horrors of conversion therapy in the 1950s and the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, this is a story of redemption and hope as much as it is grief and shame. I absolutely loved it #39; Louise Hare #39;Jessica Moor is a new young writer I believe in #39; Jeanette Winterson #39;Heartbreaking and beautifully written #39; Heather Darwent #39;A shocking, vital story that will never let you go. I urge everyone to read this novel. Jessica does not flinch away from the themes in this book, but writes with purposeful intent. She does not linger on the suffering, but shines a light on hope. An outstanding achievement #39; Ericka Waller #39;Hold back the Night is a book about fear and power, the stories we tell ourselves and the people we hope to be. Beautiful and lyrical, these characters will wrap around your heart. I loved it #39; Araminta Hall

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“Thoughtful, eloquent, inspiring.”  — San Francisco ChronicleA special 25th anniversary edition of Thomas Moore s #1 New York Times bestseller, with a new introduction by the author.  More timely than ever, this classic work provides a powerful spiritual message for our troubled times.In Care of the Soul, readers are presented with a revolutionary approach to thinking about daily life—everyday activities, events, problems, and creative opportunities—and a therapeutic lifestyle is proposed that focuses on looking more deeply into emotional problems and learning how to sense sacredness in ordinary things.Basing his writing on the ancient model of “care of the soul”—which provided a religious context for viewing the everyday events of life—Moore brings “care of the soul” into the twenty-first century. Promising to deepen and broaden the readers’ perspectives on their life experiences, Moore draws on his own life as a therapist practicing “care of the soul,” as well as his studies of the world’s religions and his work in music and art, to create this inspirational guide that examines the connections between spirituality and the problems of individuals and society.

Objev podobné jako Care of the Soul, Twenty-fifth Anniversary Ed - Thomas Moore

An enchanting picture book story, and an ideal Christmas gift stocking filler, from the creator of Ellaâ ™s Night Lights and Lily the Pond Mermaid about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown. Oak is the teensy little, magical leaf girl, who lives in the middle of the woods. When summer turns to autumn and leaves begin to change - Oak and her family must leave their tree. It is time for them to float down to the ground where they can nestle into their cosy winter acorn home, and see out the cold until spring returns once more. Will Oak be brave enough to take a leap from the comfort of her Oak tree? And why is change so hard? - Perfect for children aged 3-5 years!- Ideal for fans of fairies, fantasy and miniature worlds, this is a truly adorable picture book that celebrates the hidden magic of nature. - Gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as fear of change, resilience and giving children the space and time to make a decision that feels right for them. - Glittering foil finish on the cover!Have you met Oakâ ™s enchanting picture book friends? - Ellaâ ™s Night Lights Ella is a little moth girl who only comes out at night to collect shimmering lights and guide other animals to safetyâ ¦- Lily, the Pond MermaidLily is a pond mermaid who loves looking after her pond home and all who live in itâ ¦

Objev podobné jako Oak, the Littlest Leaf Girl - Lucy Flemingová

If you can #39;t trust your family, who can you trust? A compelling mystery about family secrets, identity and the father-son relationship for readers aged 10+. For fans of Jenny Valentine, Siobhan Dowd and Lara Williamson. Thirteen-year-old Jay survived a shark attack. He has a big scar on his body, and he doesn #39;t remember exactly what happened. Sadly, his estranged mum didn #39;t survive the horrific accident, and Jay and his dad have moved to the west coast of Ireland, where he surfs and keeps his past a secret. He #39;s not allowed a phone, and they don #39;t have the internet at home. Then Jay discovers something that makes him realise his dad has been lying to him. What really happened on that awful day? And how can he ever trust anyone again? Praise for All the Money in the World: #39;Great storytelling with a moral core #39; The Sunday Times, Children #39;s Book of the Week

Objev podobné jako The Shark and the Scar - Sarah Moore Fitzgeraldová

⠜This book is a game changer for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. This book will help millions of families, like hers, like yours, like mine, like everyone⠙s. It⠙s a book for our time.⠝ ⠓ Maria ShriverFrom Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, a deeply personal and richly compassionate supportive guide that helps caregivers care for themselves while they navigate a loved one s dementia.The day Emma Heming Willis⠙ husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), all they were given was a pamphlet and told to check back in a few months. With no hope or direction, Emma walked out of that doctor⠙s appointment frozen with fear, confusion and a sense that her world had just fallen apart.In fact, it had. Bruce and Emma had their story written, their future mapped out. Yet all those dreams crumbled with that diagnosis, and Emma felt alone and more isolated than ever. How would she care for her husband while parenting their young daughters?At that devastating time, Emma just wanted someone who d been through it to tell her, ⠜This feels terrible right now. Your life is in shambles. But it⠙s going to be okay. Here are some things to think about and put in place so you cannot just survive but thrive.⠝With The Unexpected Journey, Emma has written the book she wishes she⠙d been handed on the day of Bruce⠙s diagnosis: a supportive guide to navigating the complicated, heartbreaking, and transformative experience that is caregiving for your loved one. Weaving her personal journey as a care partner with the latest research and insights from the world⠙s top dementia, caregiving, and integrative experts she offers the guidance and wisdom caregivers everywhere so desperately need to hear, including:A diagnosis isn⠙t just a label, it⠙s a starting point. It helps you better understand your person⠙s behavior and respond with more clarity and compassion.Taking care of yourself is not optional; it s mandatory. It will make you a better care partner. It⠙s not selfish, it⠙s self-preserving.You don⠙t have a choice about being on the dementia caregiving journey. But you do have a choice in terms of how you approach it and reframe it.Caregivers are human so you aren⠙t always going to be patient and selfless. You have challenges and struggle with conflicting emotions and that⠙s okay.Ultimately, The Unexpected Journey shows you how to care for yourself while doing one of the hardest, most heartbreaking jobs in the world. Because if you don⠙t take care of yourself, you are not going to be able to look after anyone else⠔especially your loved one with dementia.For anyone caregiving for a loved one with any form of dementia, and even for those caregiving for other conditions, The Unexpected Journey shows that you are not alone. As Emma writes, ⠜I know that no two caregiving journeys are the same, but we are connected by the same unchosen thread. It⠙s not an easy path for you, your loved one or your family. But I⠙m here to let you know that you are not alone, and, in time, you will find your footing, and a way forward.

Objev podobné jako The Unexpected Journey - Emma Heming Willis

Every person is tasked with learning why they were created and the unique gifts that make them special. Written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, The Oak Inside the Acorn teaches about the incredible miracle inside each of us while reminding us that we were created by God for a special purpose.The story highlights the adventure of a sweet little acorn becoming a big, strong oak tree. Readers will cheer on the growing tree when he can t grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. Children will read with wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later, a very special purpose is revealed.The Oak Inside the Acorn is an inspiring picture book for readers, ages 6 to 10 that showsAll of God s creations have purpose and contribute to the well-being of othersPatience is a process, and it takes time to grow into all God created them to beLife is a journey, and God has a plan for them through the ups and downsThis wonderful picture book makes an excellentBedtime story for snuggling close with little onesInspirational gift for graduation, baptism, baby showers and dedications, and adoptionsRead aloud story time to help children understand all they were created to be

Objev podobné jako The Oak Inside the Acorn - Max Lucado

⠜This book is a game changer for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. This book will help millions of families, like hers, like yours, like mine, like everyone⠙s. It⠙s a book for our time.⠝ ⠓ Maria ShriverFrom Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, a deeply personal and richly compassionate supportive guide that helps caregivers care for themselves while they navigate a loved one s dementia.The day Emma Heming Willis⠙ husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), all they were given was a pamphlet and told to check back in a few months. With no hope or direction, Emma walked out of that doctor⠙s appointment frozen with fear, confusion and a sense that her world had just fallen apart.In fact, it had. Bruce and Emma had their story written, their future mapped out. Yet all those dreams crumbled with that diagnosis, and Emma felt alone and more isolated than ever. How would she care for her husband while parenting their young daughters?At that devastating time, Emma just wanted someone who d been through it to tell her, ⠜This feels terrible right now. Your life is in shambles. But it⠙s going to be okay. Here are some things to think about and put in place so you cannot just survive but thrive.⠝With The Unexpected Journey, Emma has written the book she wishes she⠙d been handed on the day of Bruce⠙s diagnosis: a supportive guide to navigating the complicated, heartbreaking, and transformative experience that is caregiving for your loved one. Weaving her personal journey as a care partner with the latest research and insights from the world⠙s top dementia, caregiving, and integrative experts she offers the guidance and wisdom caregivers everywhere so desperately need to hear, including:A diagnosis isn⠙t just a label, it⠙s a starting point. It helps you better understand your person⠙s behavior and respond with more clarity and compassion.Taking care of yourself is not optional; it s mandatory. It will make you a better care partner. It⠙s not selfish, it⠙s self-preserving.You don⠙t have a choice about being on the dementia caregiving journey. But you do have a choice in terms of how you approach it and reframe it.Caregivers are human so you aren⠙t always going to be patient and selfless. You have challenges and struggle with conflicting emotions and that⠙s okay.Ultimately, The Unexpected Journey shows you how to care for yourself while doing one of the hardest, most heartbreaking jobs in the world. Because if you don⠙t take care of yourself, you are not going to be able to look after anyone else⠔especially your loved one with dementia.For anyone caregiving for a loved one with any form of dementia, and even for those caregiving for other conditions, The Unexpected Journey shows that you are not alone. As Emma writes, ⠜I know that no two caregiving journeys are the same, but we are connected by the same unchosen thread. It⠙s not an easy path for you, your loved one or your family. But I⠙m here to let you know that you are not alone, and, in time, you will find your footing, and a way forward.

Objev podobné jako The Unexpected Journey - Emma Heming Willis

Critically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with Watchmen and V for Vendetta. In Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics greatest super-villain, The Joker, and changes Batman s world forever.ONE BAD DAY.According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as the Joker, that s all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he s out to prove his deranged point. And he s going to use Gotham City s top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it.Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight s closest friends. Can he finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links these two iconic foes before it leads to its fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally revealed, will the thin line that separates Batman s nobility and the Joker s insanity snap once and for all?Legendary writer Alan Moore redefined the superhero with Watchmen and V For Vendetta. In Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics greatest super-villain, the Joker--and changes Batman s world forever.Stunningly illustrated, Batman: The Killing Joke The Deluxe Edition has been lushly recolored by artist Brian Bolland, presenting his original vision of this modern classic. This new edition includes Batman: The Killing Joke and stories from Batman: Black and White #4 and Countdown #31, along with numerous Batman and Joker covers and sketches by Brian Bolland, including artwork only previously published in the Absolute edition!

Objev podobné jako Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe - Alan Moore, Brian Bolland

Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree! A thousand years ago, a tiny acorn fell to the ground. As the years pass, it grows . .. and GROWS into an enormous oak tree! As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it.A fleeing king even hides inside its hollow trunk! The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals, from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles. After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm - but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins all over again. The tree s magical life story is brought to life in Julia Donaldson s rich, dramatic rhyme.Victoria Sandøy s gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the people and wildlife that pass by Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures, and seeing the games children play around the tree This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient trees. The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them.

Objev podobné jako The Oak Tree - Julia Donaldsonová

Can we really get over an all-consuming love? What kind of love should define our lives? â ˜This delicate requiem to musicians and their music â “ how it is born in their veins, why it bleeds from their skin â “ is larger than the small span of time it embodies, much like a symphony itself. And the utter poetry of the writing! I found myself gasping at a phrase, transported just the way the right series of notes would move meâ ™, Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author A lush, gorgeous novel that will completely immerse you in Vienna, seduce you with music and philiosophy and art, and then capture your heart , Eleanor Shearer, author of River Sing Me Home Musical, hypnotically lyrical, rhythmic and sensory , Laura Dockrill, author of I Love You I Love You I Love Youâ ˜Joyful, sensuous and erudite, Since the World is Ending is sharply observed and gloriously intelligent. A delight.â ™ Jessica Moor, author of Keeperâ ˜With a passion for music at its core, this is a great pick for fans of Deep Cuts.â ™ Booksellers Circle MagazineMaya is living her dream in Vienna. First violinist with the prestigious Habsburg Philharmonic, her days are filled with music, her nights with wild parties and passionate, no-strings-attached sex with her colleague, star cellist Lucia Rizzo. But when Josh - the ex-love of Maya s life - unexpectedly shows up at her door, the perfect world she s built begins to unravel. Set over a blisteringly hot weekend in a city where ghosts lurk in every alleyway, Since the World is Ending explores the sacrifices we make and the risks we take when we pour life into our art. A novel about music, consequence, desire and the importance of love and art in a world on fire by a daring and uniquely compelling young novelist.

Objev podobné jako Since the World Is Ending - Schneider Indyana

Old Oak is having a mast year - a year of plentiful fruit! Little Acorn grows happily right by his nose, and never wants to leave the tree. Then, when a brisk wind blows, and he tumbles to the ground, a whole new life must begin! Carried away by a squirrel, and buried in a strange place, he must survive all the perils of walkers, insects, deer and other wildlife. Finally emerging as a sturdy little sapling, he discovers he is still in the barley field, growing near Old Oak, whose sap rises with pride to see his favourite Little Acorn becoming a tree. A poignant story, Old Oak and Little Acorn is also an allegory for childhood.

Objev podobné jako Old Oak and Little Acorn - Elena Mannion

â ˜One of the funniest writers alive.â ™ Dave Eggersâ ˜Her stories, her stories, are perfect.â ™ Slate Such a delight. Sunday Telegraph Poetic, sharp and devastatingly funny. GuardianA wonderful collection from one of the most acclaimed and influential writers of her generation.Since the publication of Self-Help, her first collection of stories, Lorrie Moore has been hailed as one of the greatest and most influential voices in American fiction. Her ferociously funny, soulful stories tell of the gulf between men and women, the loneliness of the broken-hearted and the yearned-for, impossible intimacies we crave. Gathered here for the first time in a beautiful hardback edition is the complete stories along with three new and previously unpublished in book form: Paper Losses, The Juniper Tree, Debarking.

Objev podobné jako The Collected Stories of Lorrie Moore - Moore Lorrie

From The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Alan Moore Kevin O Neill rampage through twentieth-century culture in this all-new adventure haunted by totalitarian shadows and mechanical nightmares.Sixteen years ago, notorious science-brigand Janni Nemo journeyed into the frozen reaches of Antarctica to resolve her father s weighty legacy in a storm of madness and loss, barely escaping with her Nautilus and her life. Now it is 1941, and with her daughter strategically married into the family of aerial warlord Jean Robur, Janni s raiders have only limited contact with the military might of the clownish German-Tomanian dictator Adenoid Hynkel. But when the pirate queen learns that her loved ones are held hostage in the nightmarish Berlin, she has no choice save to intervene directly, travelling with her ageing lover Broad Arrow Jack into the belly of the beastly metropolis. Within that alienated city await monsters, criminals, and legends, including the remaining vestiges of Germany’s notorious ‘Twilight Heroes’, a dark Teutonic counterpart to Mina Murray’s League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. And waiting at the far end of this gauntlet of alarming adversaries there is something much, much worse.Continuing in the bold tradition of Heart of Ice, Moore and O Neill deliver their sharpest thriller yet. Berlin is a grey city, but as cultures clash and lives are lost in the explosive collision of four unforgettable women, the shadows will grow blacker and the ground redder, in the alleyways where thrive The Roses of Berlin.

Objev podobné jako Nemo The Roses Of Berlin - Alan Moore

⠘I was in the wrong London. It was horrible. I⠙d fallen in by accident, and it was all alive and trying to eat me.⠙ The year 1949, the city London.Hapless second-hand bookseller Dennis stumbles through a city still shaking off the war. While out procuring inventory, Dennis⠙s life changes forever when he chances upon a novel that shouldn⠙t exist; an entirely fictional book from inside another novel. The book hails from The Great When, a magical shadow-London, where reality blurs with fiction and concepts like Crime, Poetry and Riot are incarnated as mystical beings that stalk the streets. This discovery brings terrible danger, as the book⠙s presence leaves the doorway open between the two Londons, and The Great When must remain a secret. Soon Dennis finds himself in the city⠙s occult underbelly, negotiating sorcerers, gangsters, and murderers ⠓ some imaginary, some all too real, and all with plans of their own. If Dennis cannot return the book and close the gate, he risks dire repercussions... Neither London will ever be the same again. History collides with magic in The Great When. Dark, ridiculous, propulsive, Sunday Times bestseller Alan Moore opens the gates to capital metafictional chaos in the genre-busting first instalment of the Long London series. It does what fantasy does best which is show us something beyond our experience⠦ this shows us something absolutely new Susanna Clarke A breathless time-travelling classic. Savage, humane, comic, terrifying Iain Sinclair Brilliant and so powerfully imaginative⠙ Adam Curtis A weird book and a complete joy Mariana Enríquez⠘A masterful step from one of our very best, uncompromising storytellers; Moore peels back the layers of London and reveals not only the history we know, but the histories that could have been, and, underneath it all, both the dark and beautiful truths about who we are as a nation.⠙ Heather Parry

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The war on heresy obsessed medieval Europe in the centuries after the first millennium. R. I. Moore s vivid narrative focuses on the motives and anxieties of those who declared and conducted the war: what were the beliefs and practices they saw as heretical? How might such beliefs have arisen? And why were they such a threat?In western Europe at AD 1000 heresy had barely been heard of. Yet within a few generations accusations had become commonplace and institutions were being set up to identify and suppress beliefs and practices seen as departures from true religion. Popular accounts of events, most notably of the Albigensian Crusade led by Europe against itself, have assumed the threats posed by the heretical movements were only too real. Some scholars by contrast have tried to show that reports of heresy were exaggerated or even fabricated: but if they are correct why was the war on heresy launched at all? And why was it conducted with such pitiless ferocity? To find the answers to these and other questions R. I. Moore returns to the evidence of the time. His investigation forms the basis for an account as profound as it is startlingly original.

Objev podobné jako The War On Heresy - Professor R. I. Moore

A tear-jerking, heart-breakingly beautiful novel from the award-winning Jenny Valentine, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Kathleen Glasgow and Laura Nowlin.There is one side of that moment, and the other Before After I have dreamed about it ever since At the start of a long, hot summer best friends Elk and Mab face the fallout of a sudden death, and the lifelong consequences of a single tragic act.An intensely emotional story that raises questions about love, ghosts, and the unshakeable bonds of friendship. Praise for Us in the Before and After: ‘A masterpiece. A beautiful and breathtaking story of friendship, love and loss, that will shatter your heart into a thousand tiny pieces and then slowly put it back together again.’ – Danielle Jawando, author of When Our Worlds Collided ‘An ode to life and love and loss and friendship – and the devastating beauty of it all. This is the kind of book that grips you by the heart and doesn’t let go.’ – Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns ‘A gorgeous, heartbreaking and lyrical new YA novel from the wonderful Jenny Valentine about grief, friendship and love.’ – Laura Bates, author of Sisters of Sword and Shadow ‘An absolute page-turner from one of our most vital YA voices. Nobody writes like Jenny Valentine – she is a true original.’ – Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls ‘A gorgeous journey on friendship, love and death. Jenny Valentine has written a book that you will want to read over and over again.’ – Abiola Bello, author of Only for the Holidays

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Emma stays at her grandmaâ ™s every school holiday, staying in an old-fashioned house Emma finds herself escaping to the bottom of the garden, there she finds a hidden pond occupied by a talking frog, the tales take us on their wonderous adventures together!Â

Objev podobné jako Tales of Emma and the Magical Frog - Stephanie A. Harper

An early novel in the First Wave of Feminism, with original proceeds donated to the suffrage movement, written by fourteen different, popular writers of the early Twentieth Century.With a new introduction placing The Sturdy Oak as a foundational story of feminist literature, this composite novel, written by fourteen popular authors including nine women, was drawn together during first wave of feminism when the status of women in American life was brought into the spotlight. All proceeds of the book were donated to the Suffrage cause and the tale itself sought to reveal the tensions and expectations in Whitewater, a fictional district of New York. Jordan s assembled team of writers sought to undermine the stereotypical idea of the sturdy oak (the traditional male) with its clinging vines (the women) requiring his support.Foundations of Feminist Fiction. The early 1900s saw a quiet revolution in literature dominated by male adventure heroes. Both men and women moved beyond the norms of the male gaze to write from a different gender perspective, sometimes with female protagonists, but also expressing the universal freedom to write on any subject whatsoever.

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*Now available as a full-length novel! Originally published in five ebook parts*AD 18, Britannia.The Roman Empire rules much of the known world. Beyond the northern frontier lies Britannia, where ceaseless feuding amongst the Celts leaves the island vulnerable to Rome s ambitions.Caratacus, son of a powerful king, has no premonition of destiny when he is dispatched to train with the Druids. A brutal regime transforms the young prince into a warrior with unparalleled military skills - and the strategic cunning essential to outwit a stronger enemy.Nothing can prepare a man for the vicious reality of war. When Caratacus s father takes a stand against aggressive neighbouring tribes, the combat exercises are over; this is a fight to the death. Only the most ruthless of tactics offer any hope of victory. But Caratacus, and the loyal comrades willing to ride with him into hostile terrain, are ready to do whatever it takes - and endure any hardship - to defeat those set on destroying their kingdom . . .As mayhem and carnage spread across the land, everywhere can be felt the malign influence of Rome. Even if the battle is won, conflict with the Empire lies ahead.Warrior: first in the brand new Warlord of Britannia series from the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Invader and Pirata - the story of Britannia s barbarian warlord Caratacus.Originally published in 5 ebook novellas

Objev podobné jako Warrior: The epic story of Caratacus, warrior Briton and enemy of the Roman Empireâ

*THE SUNDAY TIMES BUISNESS BOOK OF THE YEAR*The remarkable inside story detailing the rise and fall of WeWork, perfect for readers of Too Big to Fail, The Smartest Guys in the Room, Liar s Poker and Apple TV s WeCrashedReaders are loving Billion Dollar Loser Incredible story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would recommend this book to anyone. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to put down; a rollicking tale where fact surpasses fiction ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant. Unputdownable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐__________ A satisfying ticktock of the company s rapid rise and crash. New York Times Exposes the sheer madness of WeWork. Sunday TimesIn its earliest days, WeWork promised the impossible: to make the workplace cool.Adam Neumann, an immigrant determined to make his fortune in the United States, landed on the idea of repurposing surplus New York office space for the burgeoning freelance class. Over the course of ten years, WeWork attracted billions of dollars from some of the most sought-after investors in the world, while spending it to build a global real estate empire.Based on more than two hundred interviews, Billion Dollar Loser chronicles the breakneck speed at which WeWork s CEO built and grew his company. Culminating in a day-by-day account of the five weeks leading up to WeWork s botched IPO and Neumann s dramatic ouster, Reeves Wiedeman exposes the story of the company s desperate attempt to secure the funding it needed in the final moments of a decade defined by excess.With incredible access and piercing insight into the company, Billion Dollar Loser tells the full, inside story of WeWork and its CEO Adam Neumann who together came to represent the most audacious, and improbable, rise and fall in business. A frisky dissection of how a rickety real-estate leasing company tricked the world into seeing it as an immensely valuable, society-shifting tech unicorn. WIRED__________*A Sunday Times Best Business Book of the Year**Fortune Best Book of the Year**New York Times Books to Watch**WIRED Books to Read This Fall**Bloomberg s Nonfiction Title to Know this Fall**Newsweek s Must Read Fall Nonfiction**Publishers Weekly Top Ten for Business Economics**InsideHook s Best Books for October*

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The ancient Sumerian poem The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest written stories in existence, translated with an introduction by Andrew George in Penguin Classics. Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as much as four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world s oldest epic, predating Homer by many centuries. The story tells of Gilgamesh s adventures with the wild man Enkidu, and of his arduous journey to the ends of the earth in quest of the Babylonian Noah and the secret of immortality. Alongside its themes of family, friendship and the duties of kings, The Epic of Gilgamesh is, above all, about mankind s eternal struggle with the fear of death. The Babylonian version has been known for over a century, but linguists are still deciphering new fragments in Akkadian and Sumerian. Andrew George s gripping translation brilliantly combines these into a fluid narrative and will long rank as the definitive English Gilgamesh. If you enjoyed The Epic of Gilgamesh, you might like Homer s Iliad, also available in Penguin Classics.

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NEW DREAMWORKS FILM NOW ON NETFLIX!A heartwarming and touching story about a little boy who is scared of the dark, brought to life through Emma Yarlett s spell-binding storytelling and renowned illustration style. Meet Orion.

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With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet⠙s Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey shares one defining feature: being truly epic.In this follow-up to Epic Bike Rides and Epic Drives, we share our adventures on the world⠙s best treks and trails. Epic Hikes is organised by continent, with each route brought to life by a first-person account, beautiful photographs and charming illustrated maps. Additionally, each hike includes trip planning advice on how to get there, where to stay, what to pack and where to eat, as well as recommendations for three similar hikes in other regions of the world.Hikes featured include:Africa the Middle East:Cape Town⠙s Three Peaks (South Africa)Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)Camp to Camp in South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)Americas:Angel⠙s Landing, Zion National Park (USA)Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park (Canada)Concepción volcano hike (Nicaragua)Asia:88 Sacred Temples of Shikoku Pilgrimage (Japan)Markha Valley (India)Gubeikou to Jinshanling on the Great Wall (China)Europe:Wordsworth⠙s Backyard: Dove Cottage and around Rydal and Grasmere (UK)Alpine Pass Route (Switzerland)Camino de Santiago (Spain)Oceania:Sydney⠙s Seven Bridges Walk (Australia)The Routeburn Track (New Zealand)Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea)About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we⠙ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You⠙ll also find our content online, on mobile, videos and in 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Franco Fiorvante is a handsome lemon-grower who has toiled for years on the estate of boss Baron Zito. Franco dreams of owning his own lemon grove, but the rigid class system of Sicily thwarts his ambitions. Determined to secure a prosperous future, Franco will do anything to prove his loyalty to the Baron. But when Baron Zito asks him to arrange the kidnapping of a little boy, Franco crosses the point of no return, setting in motion the making of the world s first Mafia family. Gaetano Catalano is an idealistic young lawyer, whose devotion for justice is a calling. Gaetano is a member of the Beati Paoli, a real-life secret society of aristocrats who investigate crime, since corruption riddles Palermo. Gaetano and the Beati Paoli set out to find the boy and bring him home, but for Gaetano, the mission turns to obsession. He risks everything to right the wrong and bring justice to his beloved city. The kidnapped boy, Dante, grows up in a madhouse without even knowing his last name. He doubts his own sanity until he meets Lucia, a girl with a tragic past of her own. They fall in love, then set out to find Dante s kidnapper and learn his true identity.

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⠘A glorious story that celebrates the power of love⠙ ⠓ Bestselling author ADRIANA TRIGIANI⠘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect⠙ ⠓ Bestselling author LIZ FENWICKWill one week in Greece change their lives for ever?Chef Maria is running a successful cookery school in her home village of Petalidi, Greece ⠓ but she is also running from the secrets of her past.Food journalist Kayla thought this was going to be just another work trip. But right before she leaves for Greece, she discovers that her whole life is built on a lie.Jewellery-maker Alessandra has always lived according to her own rules ⠓ despite what it has cost her to do so. But she has just had some devastating news.As these three very different women come together at the house in the olive grove, unlikely friendships blossom and a season of self-discovery begins. Will the sumptuous flavours, sapphire waters and golden sands of Greece give each of them the answers they so desperately seek?The breathtaking, escapist second novel from Emma Cowell, perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Carol Kirkwood and Karen Swan.Readers love The House in the Olive Grove:⠘Emma Cowell creates worlds of warmth, laughter, healing and hope in her delicious novels. The House in the Olive Grove is a glorious story that celebrates the power of love.⠙ ⠓ Adriana Trigiani⠘Light your favourite candle, pour yourself a glass of ouzo, play Leonard Cohen⠙s ⠘Bird on a Wire,⠙ and let author Emma Cowell transport you to Petalidi, Greece.⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I adored The House in the Olive Grove. It is a hymn to friendship and love, and is utterly perfect.⠙ ⠓ Liz Fenwick⠘A homage to Greek cooking, bee keeping and to the closeness of small communities ⠦ The book has an exceptionally strong emotional pulse.⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A culinary twist, female solidarity, friendship and romance, what more does one need for a perfect summer read?⠙ ⠓ Nadia Marks⠘This book is food for the soul.⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Evocative, compelling, moving. A glorious story.⠙ ⠓ Kate Frost⠘I loved how beautifully Greece and the food were described ⠓ it makes you wish you were there yourself.⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Sunshine and friendship, broken hearts and secrets. Cowell⠙s exquisite writing is as delicious as the food she describes.⠙ ⠓ Jennie Keer⠘Eloquent prose brings to life the feel of the breeze off the ocean, the enticing aroma drifting from Maria⠙s kitchen and the sweetness of the bees⠙ honey.⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A sweeping novel about sisterhood, courage and new beginnings that will inspire and delight.⠙ ⠓ Tessa Harris⠘Cowell has written a lovely atmospheric novel that will engage and entertain you.⠙ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The glorious setting will instantly transport you to sunnier climes!⠙ ⠓ My Weekly⠘A gorgeous read and a real nod to the friendships women can form.⠙ ⠓ Best

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