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From a Low and Quiet Sea - Donal Ryan
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2018Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2018''An engrossing, unpredictable, beautifully crafted novel'' RODDY DOYLEFarouk''s country has been torn apart by war.Lampy''s heart has been laid waste by Chloe.John''s past torments him as he nears his end.The refugee. The dreamer. The penitent. From war-torn Syria to small-town Ireland, three men, scarred by all they have loved and lost, are searching for some version of home. Each is drawn towards a powerful reckoning, one that will bring them together in the most unexpected of ways._________''A thing of such beauty and compassion, a reminder of what the very finest sentences can do to shatter and then reassemble our hearts'' KAMILA SHAMSIE''I struggle to think of a writer who has been so prolific and consistent in quality as Ryan ... Brutally honest, moving and often hilarious'' GUARDIAN''Donal Ryan has not only bounded over a wall into new territory, but built himself a castle there . . . This is a superb novel.'' JOHN BOYNE''Beautiful and affecting'' DAVID NICHOLLS''Donal Ryan writes characters so well that as a reader you think ''I''ve met that man'', or ''I know that woman.'' But as a writer you simply wonder ''how does he do it?'' From a Low and Quiet Sea is brutal and beautiful, carefully crafted portraits, deep and real, tied together, fashioned by a true artist. I absolutely loved it.'' KIT DE WAAL
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Safe: How to stay safe in a dangerous world - Chris Ryan
SAS hero Chris Ryan tells you how to keep your family safe in a dangerous world. In today''s increasingly hostile climate people are anxious about how to keep themselves safe. In 2016, Chris Ryan''s family was targeted by a terrorist cell. He didn''t know who they were, or where they might strike. All he knew was that he wanted to keep his family safe.And since that''s all any of us want, he decided to write this book.In SAFE, Chris Ryan has compiled all the personal security expertise he acquired during his time serving with the Regiment - he was awarded the military medal for his quick-thinking and survival instincts. He reveals the skills that kept him safe working undercover in Northern Ireland, on the dangerous streets of central Africa and in the war zones of the Middle East. He explains how civilians can employ these techniques to keep themselves:· Safe on the streets and in their vehicles· Safe in a fight or in the midst of a terror incident· Safe on aircraft or in hostage situations· Safe from cyber attacks· Safe in riots· Safe from sexual predators and much more. Chris Ryan analyses real-life incidents, such as the Manchester Arena bombing, the London Bridge terror attack and the Tunisian beach shootings, and explains how ordinary people should act if they find themselves in similar scenarios. And he reveals fascinating stories, never before told, about life in the Regiment and the dangers faced by SAS soldiers.In a world of ever-present, ever-changing threats, this is a book that will empower you to take personal responsibility for your own security.
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A Slanting of the Sun: Stories - Donal Ryan
From the twice Man Booker longlisted author of From a Low and Quiet Sea''Donal Ryan, one of our most remarkable writers, has produced a book of short stories of such visceral power that they hit you in the solar plexus. He deals with the dark side of modern Irish life and produces sentences of titanic impact.'' IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAYAn old man looks into the fearful eyes of a burglar left to guard him while his brother is beaten; an Irish priest in a war-torn Syrian town teaches its young men the art of hurling; the driver of a car which crashed, killing a teenage girl, forges a connection with the girl''s mother; a squad of broken friends assemble to take revenge on a rapist; a young man sets off on his morning run, reflecting on the ruins of his relationship, but all is not as it seems.Donal Ryan''s short stories pick up where his acclaimed novels The Spinning Heart and The Thing About December left off, dealing with the human cost of loneliness, isolation and displacement. Sometimes this is present in the ordinary, the mundane; sometimes it is triggered by a fateful encounter or a tragic decision. At the heart of these stories, crucially, is how people are drawn to each other and cling on to love, often in desperate circumstances.In haunting and often startling prose, Donal Ryan has captured the brutal beauty of the human heart in all its hopes and failings._________''Donal Ryan is a heartbreaker, his quicksilver prose laced with ... wistful rhythms ... These breathtaking stories explore human love against an uneasy landscape of violence and desperation... Donal finds hope in dark corners.'' DAILY MAIL''Donal Ryan is a master of the magnetic first line ... His faithful subject is rural despair; the poetry of adversity, the baffling fortitude of intrinsically decent people ... This collection shows Ryan adding his own elastic yet distinctive voice to O''Connor''s impeccable tradition.'' GUARDIAN
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Heart, Be at Peace - Donal Ryan
WINNER OF THE IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2024'Donal Ryan’s writing has earned him a place among the greatest names in Irish literature and this lyrical novel speaks to the very heart of modern Irish society.' Maria Dickenson, Chair of the IBA judges'Beautiful...a book full of love and hope, more needed in these days than ever' Kit de Waal'I am blown away by the ambition and scope of this exquisite piece of writing...sublime in both its sentiment and beauty' Rachel JoyceSome things can send a heart spinning; others will crack it in two... In a small town in rural Ireland, the local people have weathered the storms of economic collapse and are looking towards the future. The jobs are back, the dramas of the past seemingly lulled, and although the town bears the marks of its history, new stories are unfolding.But a fresh menace is creeping around the lakeshore and the lanes of the town, and the peace of the community is about to be shattered in an unimaginable way. Young people are being drawn towards the promise of fast money whilst the generation above them tries to push back the tide of an enemy no one can touch…Told in twenty-one voices, Heart, be at Peace is a heartfelt, lyrical novel that can be read independently, or as a companion to Donal Ryan’s multi-award-winning novel, The Spinning Heart, voted ‘The Irish Book of the Decade’. *****PRAISE FOR DONAL RYAN:'One of the finest novelists writing today.' RACHEL JOYCE'His paragraphs are unnoticeably beautiful, his heart always on show' ANNE ENRIGHT'Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving' DAVID NICHOLLS'A life-enhancing talent' SEBASTIAN BARRY'I would struggle to think of any other Irish author working today who writes with as much compassion as Donal Ryan' LOUISE O'NEILL'Beautiful, compassionate...Donal Ryan at his inimitable best.' MAGGIE O'FARRELL'Beautifully poised, sad, poetic and human....I loved every single line.' IAN RANKIN'The prose drips like honey off a spoon' SUNDAY TIMESNero Book Awards Shortlisted, 2024An Post Book Awards, November and December 2024Irish Times bestseller, August 2024
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Heart, Be at Peace - Donal Ryan
WINNER OF THE IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO NOVEL OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR''Donal Ryan’s writing has earned him a place among the greatest names in Irish literature and this lyrical novel speaks to the very heart of modern Irish society.'' Maria Dickenson, Chair of the IBA judges''Beautiful...a book full of love and hope, more needed in these days than ever'' Kit de Waal''I am blown away by the ambition and scope of this exquisite piece of writing...sublime in both its sentiment and beauty'' Rachel JoyceSome things can send a heart spinning; others will crack it in two...In a small town in rural Ireland, the local people have weathered the storms of economic collapse and are looking towards the future. The jobs are back, the dramas of the past seemingly lulled, and although the town bears the marks of its history, new stories are unfolding.But a fresh menace is creeping around the lakeshore and the lanes of the town, and the peace of the community is about to be shattered in an unimaginable way. Young people are being drawn towards the promise of fast money whilst the generation above them tries to push back the tide of an enemy no one can touch…Told in twenty-one voices, Heart, be at Peace is a heartfelt, lyrical novel that can be read independently, or as a companion to Donal Ryan’s multi-award-winning novel, The Spinning Heart, voted ‘The Irish Book of the Decade’.*****PRAISE FOR DONAL RYAN:''One of the finest novelists writing today.'' RACHEL JOYCE''His paragraphs are unnoticeably beautiful, his heart always on show'' ANNE ENRIGHT''Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving'' DAVID NICHOLLS''A life-enhancing talent'' SEBASTIAN BARRY''I would struggle to think of any other Irish author working today who writes with as much compassion as Donal Ryan'' LOUISE O''NEILL''Beautiful, compassionate...Donal Ryan at his inimitable best.'' MAGGIE O''FARRELL''Beautifully poised, sad, poetic and human....I loved every single line.'' IAN RANKIN''The prose drips like honey off a spoon'' SUNDAY TIMESNero Book Awards Shortlisted, 2024Irish Times bestseller, August 2024
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The Spinning Heart - Donal Ryan
THE STUNNING FIRST NOVEL BY THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF HEART BE AT PEACE AND STRANGE FLOWERSWinner of the Guardian First Book Award Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award Longlisted for the Man Booker PrizeWinner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book AwardsWinner of the European Prize for Literature Voted Irish Book of the Decade in 2016“My father still lives back the road past the weir in the cottage I was reared in. I go there every day to see is he dead and every day he lets me down. He hasn’t yet missed a day of letting me down.†Now winner of six Irish Book Awards and a No.1 bestselling author, Donal Ryan exploded on to the literary scene with his stunning debut, set in the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse. When dangerous tensions surface in a small Irish town, the characters face a battle between their public persona and inner desires. Told through a chorus of twenty-one unique voices, each struggling to tell their own kind of truth, a single authentic tale unfolds. The Spinning Heart speaks for contemporary Ireland like no other novel. Wry, vulnerable, all-too human, it captures the language and spirit of rural Ireland and, with uncanny perception, articulates the words and thoughts of a generation. DISCOVER DONAL RYAN'S NEW NOVEL, HEART BE AT PEACE, WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION AND IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR ****'Filled with light and shade, love and tragedy ... if it was a song you could sing it' ANNE ENRIGHT'Donal Ryan is the real deal ... a brilliantly realised, utterly resonant state-of-the-nation landscape' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT'I can't imagine a more original, more perceptive or more passionate work than this. Outstanding' JOHN BOYNE'It's furious, it's moving, it's darkly funny, it punches you right in the gut' NEW YORK TIMES'Funny, moving and beautifully written' EDNA O'BRIEN'The unambiguous announcement of a genuine and apparently fully-formed new talent' FINANCIAL TIMES
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The Queen of Dirt Island - Donal Ryan
Discover the emotional, bestselling novel about four generations of women and the stories that bind them, from the Booker longlisted author Of Strange Flowers.''One of the finest novelists writing today... a haunting, exquisite masterpiece.'' RACHEL JOYCE''Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving'' DAVID NICHOLLS''Beautiful, compassionate ... Donal Ryan at his inimitable best.'' MAGGIE O''FARRELL___________The Aylward women are mad about each other, but you wouldn''t always think it. You''d have to know them - in spite of what neighbours might say about raised voices and dramatic scenes - to know that that their house is a place of peace, filled with love, a refuge from the sadness and cruelty of the world.The head of the family, Nana, is a woman who has buried two sons and whose life has been the family farm.Her daughter-in-law, Eileen, is estranged from her own parents, having ''shamed'' them and given birth to Saoirse.And then there''s Saoirse herself, eavesdropping on lives she cannot comprehend.It is only when they must battle for the inheritance of Dirt Island - a narrow strip of land adjacent to Eileen''s childhood home - that they truly understand the roots that bind their lives together._________''The prose drips like honey off a spoon'' SUNDAY TIMES''Beautifully poised, sad, poetic and human....I loved every single line.'' IAN RANKIN''A generous mosaic of a novel about the staying power of love and pride and history and family'' COLUM McCANN''His paragraphs are unnoticeably beautiful, his heart always on show'' ANNE ENRIGHT''A life-enhancing talent'' SEBASTIAN BARRY''I would struggle to think of any other Irish author working today who writes with as much compassion as Donal Ryan'' LOUISE O''NEILL
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Strange Flowers - Donal Ryan
Winner of the An Post Irish Novel of the Year 2020Longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award''You have to truly love people to write like this'' RACHEL JOYCE''One of the greatest novels of this century'' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT''Gorgeously wrought'' GUARDIANIn 1973, twenty-year-old Moll Gladney takes a morning bus from her rural home and disappears.Bewildered and distraught, Paddy and Kit must confront an unbearable prospect: that they will never see their daughter again.Five years later, Moll returns. What - and who - she brings with her will change the course of her family''s life forever.Beautiful and devastating, this exploration of loss, alienation and the redemptive power of love reaffirms Donal Ryan as one of the most talented and empathetic writers at work today._________''Outstanding ... Tender and beautifully written'' INDEPENDENT''All the beauty and sorrow of life can be found in these pages'' KATHLEEN MACMAHON''Exquisite . . . Beautiful'' ANNE GRIFFIN, author of WHEN ALL IS SAID''Ryan gathers together the fragments of broken lives and makes us something new and beautiful from them'' RÓNÃN HESSION, author of LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL
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Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe - Catherine Ryan Hyde
Two disparate people—lost in their own way—find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is tough—on the outside. Internally, she’s in crisis mode. She’s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog that’s about to change her life. Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to predators. Touched by the boy’s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining the sprawling property. It’s an act of kindness and purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her lifeline as well. As both process past traumas, Addie and Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bond—a chosen family that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken forever.
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Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe - Catherine Ryan Hyde
Two disparate people—lost in their own way—find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is tough—on the outside. Internally, she’s in crisis mode. She’s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog that’s about to change her life. Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to predators. Touched by the boy’s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining the sprawling property. It’s an act of kindness and purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her lifeline as well. As both process past traumas, Addie and Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bond—a chosen family that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken forever.
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Danger and Other Unknown Risks - Ryan North, Erica Henderson
WINNER OF THE 2024 EISNER AWARD FOR BEST PUBLICATION FOR TEENS“Easily my favorite book of the year.” —Tillie Walden, Eisner Award–winning creator of SpinningA twisty, spellbinding adventure about a girl and her dog who want to save the world, Danger and Other Unknown Risks is the highly anticipated YA graphic novel debut from Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling creators Ryan North and Erica Henderson.I''m gonna tell you a story, and I''m gonna ask that you let me finish before you say anything.Here’s the deal—on midnight of January 1st, 2000, the world ended. But it wasn’t technology that killed it: It was magic. Now, years later, the Earth has transformed. Magic works (sort of). People are happy (sort of). But this new world isn’t stable, and unless Marguerite de Pruitt and her canine pal, Daisy, do something about it, it’ll tilt into deadly chaos. Good thing they’ve been training their whole lives for this and are destined to succeed. Or so they think.Ryan North and Erica Henderson, the bestselling masterminds behind Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, serve up a graphic novel that is equally laugh-out-loud adventure and emotional gut punch. A story about the search for truth, chosen family, and rebirth, the journey of Marguerite and Daisy seeks to ask one vital question: How far are you willing to go to save the world?
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All We Shall Know - Donal Ryan
From the twice Man Booker longlisted author of From a Low and Quiet Sea ''Poetic, powerful and heart-rending'' THE TIMES''An exquisite account of womanhood, friendship, prejudice and tradition that is both intimate in scale and awesome in achievement'' IRISH INDEPENDENTMelody Shee is alone and in trouble. Her husband doesn''t take her news too well. She can''t tell her father yet because he''s a good man and this could break him. She''s trying to stay in the moment, but the future is looming - larger by the day - while the past won''t let her go. What she did to Breedie Flynn all those years ago still haunts her.It''s a good thing that she meets Mary Crothery when she does. Mary is a young Traveller woman, and she knows more about Melody than she lets on. She might just save Melody''s life._________''A joy to read, for all that it breaks your heart'' INDEPENDENT''One of the finest writers working in Ireland today ... worthy of Greek Drama'' GUARDIAN''A stunning piece of work, utterly truthful and emotionally powerful'' JOSEPH O''CONNOR''Work of genius ... I was entranced by it. Buckled by it'' SEBASTIAN BARRY
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Patrick and the President - Ryan Tubridy
From foremost radio and television broadcaster Ryan Tubridy, and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner P. J. Lynch, comes a picture book about President John F. Kennedy’s return to his ancestral home in Ireland. When the much-loved President visited Ireland in 1963, he described it as the best four days of his life and, for a generation of Irish people, it was a trip they never forgot. In this warmly told, big-hearted picture book, Ryan captures the fevered excitement in the build-up to JFK’s visit – all evoked through the eyes of a young boy called Patrick who wants to know, more than anything, what it would feel like to shake the President’s hand... Rooted in historical fact, and marking the centenary of JFK''s birth, this feast of a book offers readers a very pure and personal take on JFK’s visit to County Wexford and includes a timeline in the back matter.
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Ravelling: 'A glorious novel' – Donal Ryan - Estelle Birdy
SET IN DUBLIN’S LIBERTIES, Estelle Birdy’s explosively original debut Ravelling channels the energies and agonies of young men let loose in the city, where they balance their hopes with the harsh realities of their present. Hurtling between friendships, feuds, drug-deals, family and brushes with the law, this is modern Dublin as never before portrayed.
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The Fact-Packed Activity Book: Sharks and Other Sea Creatures - DK
This fun-filled activity book will teach you all about the underwater world, complete with activities, puzzles and more!Dying to know exactly what goes on beneath the waves? Well, this might just be the book for you! Journey into the deep blue sea, discover different underwater creatures and explore enchanting coral reefs.Packed with astounding facts, fun challenges, quizzes and puzzles, The Fact Packed Activity Book: Sharks and Other Sea Creatures will keep kids aged 5-9 engaged and having fun while learning. Read about fascinating creatures big and small, such as sharks, whales, crabs, octopuses, turtles, and many more!This sea creature fact book for children offers: - Interesting shark and sea creature facts combined with entertaining activities, such as mazes, drawings and quizzes.- A range of topics about a variety of marine life, including where they are found, what they eat and how they defend themselves.- Interactive learning to help children develop their reading ability, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.With lively activities that go hand in hand with the educational content, learning has never been so easy and fun! Find your way through an underwater jungle, answer mind-boggling questions, and draw your favourite marine animals. This is the ideal book for curious, fact-loving kids who are crazy about the underwater world and want to learn more about it.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? If you like The Fact Packed Activity Book: Sharks and Other Sea Creatures then why not try Dinosaurs to travel back in time to the Prehistoric World, or Animals and explore the mighty animal kingdom!
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Sunny Days and Sea Breezes - Carole Matthewsová
THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWinner of the RNA Romantic Comedy Novel of the Year award''A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'' CATHY BRAMLEY''A sun-filled, fun-filled wonderful escapist adventure'' MILLY JOHNSONWhen does time out become the time of your life?Jodie Jackson is all at sea, in every sense. On a ferry bound for the Isle of Wight, she''s leaving her London life, her career, and her husband behind. She''d like a chance to turn back the clocks, but she''ll settle for some peace and quiet on her brother Bill''s beautifully renovated houseboat, Sunny Days. But from the moment Jodie steps aboard her new home, it''s clear she''ll struggle to keep herself to herself. If it isn''t Marilyn, who cleans for Bill and is under strict instructions to look after Jodie, then it''s Ned, the noisy sculptor on the next-door houseboat. Ned''s wood carving is hard on the ears, but it''s made up for by the fact that he''s rather easy on the eyes.Bustled out of the boat by Marilyn and encouraged to explore with Ned, Jodie soon delights in her newfound freedom. But out of mind isn''t out of sight, and when her old life comes knocking Jodie is forced to face reality. Will she answer the call or choose a life filled with Sunny Days and Sea Breezes?An absolute must-read from the queen of fun-filled and life-affirming fiction, Sunny Days and Sea Breezes will make your heart sing!''A wonderful setting where dark clouds part to reveal a happy ending'' KATIE FFORDE''A bright and breezy summer story, the next best thing to a seaside trip'' SUNDAY MIRROR''A delightful summer read'' HELLO!''Packed full of Matthews'' signature charm, this has original characters and an escapist setting'' WOMAN''Perfect escapism''BELLA''A bright, breezy, summery story!'' BEST''A warm summer read'' CHOICESUNNY DAYS & SEA BREEZES was a Sunday Times bestseller in hardback on 28th June 2020
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Matisse and the Sea - Simon Kelly
Matisse and the Sea offers a new approach to the understanding of the important painting, Bathers with a Turtle, exploring, for the first time, the seminal role of African sculpture in the evolution of the painting. The book reexamines the significant connection with Cezanne, and provides fascinating new information on the afterlife of the picture. Matisse and the Sea focuses on the Saint Louis Art Museum’s iconic painting, Bathers with a Turtle. The exhibition catalogue brings together related works by Matisse in a range of media (paintings, sculptures, ceramics, drawings, prints, textiles, paper cutouts) and objects that influenced the picture, including African sculpture and painting by Cezanne. It also includes revealing new conservation analysis. The book examines two themes related to Bathers with a Turtle. First, the evolution of the picture, exploring Matisse’s appropriation of a range of sources as he sought to develop an experimental and novel visual language. The second examines the afterlife of the picture, looking at its impact on Matisse’s later imagery of bathers and the sea, as well as its collector and exhibition history in Germany and the USA.
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English Folk Tales of Coast and Sea - Lisa Schneidau
“This delightful book is filled with fascinating and enchanting folklore and histories of both coast and sea. Even if you are not a coastal dweller, you will find magic and wonder in some of England''s oldest and strangest tales. A lovely read.†- Annie WorsleyEngland is a maritime nation. Our folklore and history are scattered with tall tales of the high seas, mysteries of the unknown world beneath the ocean surface, and the coast where human life meets the salt sea.This book is a collection of traditional folk tales from the coasts and seas of England, retold with a contemporary twist by Lisa Schneidau. Within these pages you’ll find magic and monsters, sailor heroes and ghost ships, and even mermaids and shapeshifters.Immerse yourself in these sea stories and let the current of England’s mysterious ocean world sweep you away.
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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters (Book 2) - Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is the second awesome adventure in Rick Riordan''s bestselling series. *This new edition will tie-in with the star-studded and eagerly awaited new Percy Jackson film from Twentieth Century Fox.*Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.You can''t tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.It''s not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants - and that was only the beginning.Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwideRICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTERThe Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourself''Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them'' Eoin Colfer''Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical'' The Times''Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline'' Telegraph''Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats'' New York Times''It''s Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up'' Sunday Times''Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it''s the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends'' GuardianBooks by Rick Riordan:The Percy Jackson series:Percy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan''s CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Heroes of Olympus series:The Lost HeroThe Son Of NeptuneThe Mark of AthenaThe Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series:The Red PyramidThe Throne of FireThe Serpent''s Shadow
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YANKEE CANDLE Calm and Quiet place 411 g (5038581033242)
Svíčka - vonná, skleněná nádoba, svěží vůně Svíčky Yankee Candle patří mezi světovou špičku na poli aromatizovaných svíček. Jejich vůně je natolik jedinečná a intenzivní, že si je nelze splést s žádným jiným produktem. Yankee Candle Calm and Quiet nbsp;place je vyrobena z nejkvalitnějších surovin a z čistě přírodních vonných výtažků. Ručně tvarovaný knot, moderní design a dlouhá životnost zajistí, že váš domov bude provoněn tou nejkrásnější vůní, která nadchne rodinné příslušníky a ohromí vaše návštěvy. Klíčové vlastnosti svíčky Yankee Candle Calm and Quiet place 411 nbsp;gIntenzivní aroma provoní celý bytDoba hoření až 75 hodinKvalitní suroviny a přírodní vonné výtažkySvíčky Yankee Candle mají ručně tvarovaný knotModerní design a praktické balení ve skleSvíčka vyhoří do posledního kouskuS vůní relaxační a uvolňující mandarinky, jasmínu, cedrového a santalového dřeva, pačuli a pižmaNechte se unášet intenzivní vůní Yankee Candle nbsp;Calm and...
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YANKEE CANDLE Calm and Quiet place 104 g (5038581033327)
Svíčka - vonná, skleněná nádoba, svěží vůně Svíčky Yankee Candle patří mezi světovou špičku na poli aromatizovaných svíček. Jejich vůně je natolik jedinečná a intenzivní, že si je nelze splést s žádným jiným produktem. Yankee Candle Calm and Quiet nbsp;place je vyrobena z nejkvalitnějších surovin a z čistě přírodních vonných výtažků. Ručně tvarovaný knot, moderní design a dlouhá životnost zajistí, že váš domov bude provoněn tou nejkrásnější vůní, která nadchne rodinné příslušníky a ohromí vaše návštěvy. Klíčové vlastnosti svíčky Yankee Candle Calm and Quiet place 104 nbsp;gIntenzivní aroma provoní celý bytDoba hoření až 30 hodinKvalitní suroviny a přírodní vonné výtažkySvíčky Yankee Candle mají ručně tvarovaný knotModerní design a praktické balení ve skleSvíčka vyhoří do posledního kouskuS vůní relaxační a uvolňující mandarinky, jasmínu, cedrového a santalového dřeva, pačuli a pižmaNechte se unášet intenzivní vůní Yankee Candle nbsp;Calm and...
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YANKEE CANDLE Calm and Quiet place 623 g (5038581033143)
Svíčka - vonná, skleněná nádoba, svěží vůně Svíčky Yankee Candle patří mezi světovou špičku na poli aromatizovaných svíček. Jejich vůně je natolik jedinečná a intenzivní, že si je nelze splést s žádným jiným produktem. Yankee Candle Calm and Quiet nbsp;place je vyrobena z nejkvalitnějších surovin a z čistě přírodních vonných výtažků. Ručně tvarovaný knot, moderní design a dlouhá životnost zajistí, že váš domov bude provoněn tou nejkrásnější vůní, která nadchne rodinné příslušníky a ohromí vaše návštěvy. Klíčové vlastnosti svíčky Yankee Candle Calm and Quiet place nbsp;623 gIntenzivní aroma provoní celý bytDoba hoření až 150 hodinKvalitní suroviny a přírodní vonné výtažkySvíčky Yankee Candle mají ručně tvarovaný knotModerní design a praktické balení ve skleSvíčka vyhoří do posledního kouskuS vůní relaxační a uvolňující mandarinky, jasmínu, cedrového a santalového dřeva, pačuli a pižmaNechte se unášet intenzivní vůní Yankee Candle nbsp;Calm and...
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Sea Currents in Nineteenth-Century Art, Science and Culture
How did scientists, artists, designers, manufacturers and amateur enthusiasts experience and value the sea and its products? Examining the commoditization of the ocean world during the nineteenth century, this book demonstrates how the transaction of oceanic objects inspired a multifaceted material discourse stemming from scientific exploration, colonial expansion, industrialization, and the rise of middle-class leisure. From the seashore to the seabed, marine organisms and environments, made tangible through processing and representational technologies, captivated practitioners and audiences. Combining essays and case studies by scholars, curators, and scientists, Sea Currents investigates the collecting and display, illustration and ornamentation, and trade and consumption of marine flora and fauna, analysing their material, aesthetic and commercial dimensions. Traversing global art history, the history of science, empire studies, anthropology, ecocriticism and material culture, this book surveys the currency of marine matter embedded in the economies and ecologies of a modernizing ocean world.
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Lowe and Le Breton mysteries - Death at the Playhouses - Douglas Stuart
A second witty, fun, 1970s-set whodunnit in the Lowe and Le Breton mysteries series, featuring two ageing actors attempting to solve a murder after their famous co-star is found dead in a doorway outside the theatre in which they’re performing. Nostalgic cosy crime that’s perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Death & Croissants.It’s 1971 and, in between filming seasons of Floggit and Leggit!, ageing actors Edward Lowe and John Le Breton sign up for short run of Shakespeare tragedies at the Bolton Playhouse. But, once in Lancashire, they discover they have been invited to join the theatre’s repertory company for two reasons – because the company manager is keen to take advantage of the publicity surrounding their successful BBC comedy series and because Sir Nathaniel Thompson, the much-lauded star of the show and knight of the realm, has been sacked for drunkenness and for failing to turn up for work.John fears an awkward scene, should Thompson – who he knew during the war – return to reclaim his job, but when the great actor’s body is found, bludgeoned to death in a nearby alleyway, the unlikely crime-solving duo find themselves investigating another fiendish mystery that takes them from the northwest of England to the Netherlands, and which, rather inconveniently, seems to have John’s ex-wife Sally at its heart.Death at the Playhouses is the second in The Lowe and Le Breton Mysteries series.
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District and Circle - Seamus Heaney
Seamus Heaney''s new collection starts ''in an age of bare hands and cast iron'' and ends ''as the automatic lock / clunks shut'' in the eerie new conditions of a menaced twenty-first century. In their haunted, almost visionary clarity, the poems assay the weight and worth of what has been held in the hand and in the memory. Images out of a childhood spent safe from the horrors of World War II - railway sleepers, a sledgehammer, the ''heavyweight silence'' of cattle out in rain - are coloured by a strongly contemporary sense that ''anything can happen'', and other images from the dangerous present - a journey on the underground, a melting glacier - are fraught with this same anxiety.But District and Circle, which includes a number of prose poems and translations, offers resistance as the poet gathers his staying powers and stands his ground in the hiding places of love and excited language. In a sequence like ''The Tollund Man in Springtime'' and in several poems which ''do the rounds of the district'' - its known roads and rivers and trees, its familiar and unfamiliar ghosts - the gravity of memorial is transformed into the grace of recollection. With more relish and conviction than ever, Seamus Heaney maintains his trust in the obduracy of workaday realities and the mystery of everyday renewals:Again the growl / Of shutting doors, the jolt and one-off treble / Of iron on iron, then a long centrifugal / Haulage of speed through every dragging socket.(from ''District and Circle'')
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Geomancer: The Storm and the Sea Hawk - Kiran Millwood Hargraveová
The thrilling second Geomancer book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the bestselling, award-winning Kiran Millwood Hargrave, for readers of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell. ''Destined to be a classic'' Garth Nix''This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting'' Independent''A stunning adventure'' Cressida CowellUnlock a magic that could change the world ... or destroy it. Ysolda is on the run, travelling with a rebellious princess to the wilds of the Drakken Peak - on the back of a huge sea wolf. With her faithful sea hawk Nara by her side, her quest to find the fabled magic of the Geomancer is just beginning ... From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize, the Waterstones Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children''s Book of the Year.Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize, the Waterstones Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children''s Book of the Year.*Kiran Millwood Hargrave was a top 5 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 18 February 2025
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Geomancer: The Storm and the Sea Hawk - Kiran Millwood Hargraveová
The thrilling second Geomancer book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the bestselling, award-winning Kiran Millwood Hargrave, for readers of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell. ''Destined to be a classic'' Garth Nix''This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting'' Independent''A stunning adventure'' Cressida CowellUnlock a magic that could change the world ... or destroy it. Ysolda is on the run, travelling with a rebellious princess to the wilds of the Drakken Peak - on the back of a huge sea wolf. With her faithful sea hawk Nara by her side, her quest to find the fabled magic of the Geomancer is just beginning ... From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize (in Sept 2023), the Waterstones Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children''s Book of the Year.
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Emerald and the Sea Sprites - Harriet Muncaster
Meet Isadora Moon''s mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules! She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn''t want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she''s doing things the proper, royal way.When Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites they know it isn''t strictly ''perfect mermaid princess'' behaviour, but they can''t resist! Far from Scallop City they discover a glimmering coral reef. And nestled in the reef are three little shimmering sea sprites . . . Emerald and Delphina are about to learn that being a mermaid princess is about more than just following the rules - it''s also about following your heart.
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Gentle and Lowly Journal - Dane Ortlund
The Gentle and Lowly Journal is an ideal companion for anyone desiring to reflect on the biblical truths found in Gentle and Lowly and record their thoughts and prayers as they go.
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Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli parfémový extrakt unisex 100 ml
Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli, 100 ml, Parfémy unisex, Nebojte se porušit zaběhnutá pravidla. Unisex parfém Francesca Bianchi Sex and the Sea Neroli se skvěle hodí pro každého, kdo se nebojí vystoupit z davu, ať už jde o ženu nebo muže. Pomáhá cítit se sebevědomě a sebejistě ve vlastní kůži a dokonale podtrhuje vaše osobité charisma. Objevte i vy vůni, která nezapadá do žádných škatulek, a přitom zvládá mistrně zdůraznit individualitu charakteru své nositelky či nositele. Už žádné omezující limity ani hranice, jen nikdy nekončící sebepoznávání. pro všechny, kteří se nebojí vystoupit z davu pro ženy i pro muže
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William Blake and The Sea Monsters of Love - Philip Hoare
How one visionary inspired 200 years of art, poetry, and protest…Weaving between the historical, cultural and personal, award-winning author Philip Hoare reveals a web of creative minds and artistic iconoclasts fired with the wild and revolutionary genius of William Blake.‘A life-changing book’ The Times, Book of the Week‘A poetic fever dream’Telegraph‘Queer in all senses of the word’ Neil Tennant‘Undoubtedly Hoare’s masterpiece’ Olivia LaingIn 1973, Derek Jarman set off from London to film the stones of Avebury. He was following in the footsteps of Paul Nash, who had photographed the ancient megaliths a generation before. Standing in that muddy field, by those stones, both artists had felt a direct connection to their hero – a man who had died a long, long time ago, yet who remained electrically alive to them.In this alluring and poetic odyssey, Philip Hoare traces the enduring legacy of William Blake and how he came to inspire so many creative lives. Reaching out of his past and into our future, Blake draws together the natural world and metaphysical realms, merging the human and the animal and the spiritual, firing up twentieth-century artists, filmmakers, poets, writers and musicians with his radical promise of absolute freedom. This stirring, deeply felt book brings us back to Blake and shows that art still has the power to create positive change.‘A book that is neither Blake biography nor critical analysis nor legacy-tracing nor personal odyssey but a capacious mixing of them all … a joyful and dizzying romp through the stories of those who came under Blake’s posthumous spell’ Philip Marsden,Spectator ‘Beneath the leaps and returns, the book is skilfully structured, following Blake’s life and art, and rendering all the inset lives complete, however discontinuous they appear … One can foresee a rush of books in the run-up to 2027, the bicentenary of Blake’s death, but nothing will be as audacious or intriguing as William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love’ Jenny Uglow, TLS
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Young Woman and the Sea - Stout Glenn
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY STARRING DAISY RIDLEY.The exhilarating true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, and inspire a new era for women in sportsBy age twenty, at the height of the Jazz Age, Trudy Ederle was the most accomplished swimmer in the world. She’d won Olympic gold and set a host of world records. But the greatest challenge remained: the English Channel. Only a few swimmers, none of them women, had ever made the treacherous twenty-one mile crossing. Trudy’s failed first attempt seemed to confirm what many naysayers believed: No woman could possibly accomplish such a thing.In 1926, Ederle proved them wrong. As her German immigrant parents cheered her, and her sister and fellow swimmer Meg helped fashion both her scandalous two-piece swimsuit and leak-proof goggles, Trudy was determined to succeed. “England or drown is my motto,” she said, plunging into the frigid Channel for her second attempt at the crossing. Fourteen hours later, two hours faster than any man, and after weathering a gale and waves that approached six-feet, she stepped onto Kingsdowne Beach as the most famous woman in the world.Based on years of archival research that unearthed Ederle’s memory from obscurity, Young Woman and the Sea brings to life the real Trudy Ederle, the challenges that came with her fame, and the historic mark her achievement made for all women athletes who followed.
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The Elephant and the Sea - Ed Vere
From the award-winning author-illustrator Ed Vere comes a lyrical tale that reminds us all to chase our dreams.Meet Gabriel. A young elephant who lives in a village by the sea.He has one dream and it’s to join the lifeboat crew. He wants to help people in the water, bravely sailing out to sea! But elephants don’t fit in lifeboats. He’s too big to help the sailors. But one STORMY, WINDY day, the lifeboat crew run into trouble and Gabriel might be the only one who can help. Can Gabriel save the day?One growing elephant. One smallish lifeboat. One BIG dream . . ."A charming winner about purpose, bravery, and making one’s dreams come true." - Kirkus Reviews
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Mayowa and the Sea of Words - Onuzo Chibundu
‘Joyful and truly original’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible CreaturesWARNING: DO NOT JUMP ON THIS BOOK!Have you ever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do. Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret …Mayowa can book jump. By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet. But Mayowa and her grandpa aren’t the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good …The first title in a dazzlingly imaginative adventure trilogy about one girl's power to change the world through the magic of book-jumping. Brimming with heart, Mayowa and the Sea of Words is a modern classic in the making. Perfect for everyone who knows the true power of a good book …‘Onuzo has crafted an exhilarating fantasy tale’ – Financial Times‘A future classic that fizzes with originality’ – A.F Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief‘Beautiful storytelling’ – Clare Weze, author of The Lightning Catcher
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The Mermaid, the Witch and the Sea - Tokuda-Hall Maggie
In a world divided by colonialism and threaded with magic, a desperate orphan turned pirate and a rebellious imperial lady find a connection on the high seas.Aboard the pirate ship Dove, Flora the girl takes on the identity of Florian the man to earn the respect and protection of the crew. For Flora, former starving urchin, the brutal life of a pirate is about survival: don't trust, don't stick out, and don't feel. But on this voyage, Flora is drawn to the Lady Evelyn Hasegawa, who is headed to an arranged marriage she dreads. Flora doesn't expect to be taken under Evelyn's wing, and Evelyn doesn't expect to find such a deep bond with the pirate Florian. Neither expects to fall in love.Soon the unlikely pair set in motion a wild escape that will free a captured mermaid (coveted for her blood) and involve the mysterious Pirate Supreme, an opportunistic witch, double agents, and the all-encompassing Sea herself.Deftly entwining swashbuckling action and quiet magic, Maggie Tokuda-Hall's inventive debut novel conjures a diverse cast of characters seeking mastery over their fates while searching for answers to big questions about identity, power, and love.
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Mr Catsky, Mira and the Sea - Anna Khromova
A beautifully illustrated, heart-warming story about a girl, a cat and their unexpected journey to the sea. Mira has never been to the sea. She's dreamed about going but it's always been too far away. Things change when Mr Catsky arrives and Mira is plunged into an unexpected journey of friendship and imagination.
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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters - Rick Riordan
HALF BOY - HALF GOD - ALL HERO.I've almost made it a year without one of my teachers turning into a monster.Just one more day to go. Surely even I can get through that?Percy Jackson's life has been surprisingly quiet since he stopped all-out war on Mount Olympus. That is until an innocent game of dodgeball turns monstrously ugly. . .Now Camp Half-Blood - the only safe place on earth for demigods like Percy - is under attack, and unless he can find the magical Golden Fleece, everything he's come to love will be destroyed.Percy and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But as the son of the sea god - how hard can this quest be?Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians- Wrath of the Triple Goddess - out now!
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The Giant and the Sea - Trent Jamieson
A giant stands on the shore, watching the sea. She never moves, never speaks, until the day she turns to a little girl and says, ''The sea is rising.'' The brave girl takes the message to the town. But when the people refuse to listen, the giant must find another way to save them. Perfect for the children of the Climate Strike, this is a lyrical and deeply moving story about climate change, standing up for what you believe in, and the power of hope.Winner of the 2021 Environment Award for Children''s Literature.
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Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway’s most beloved and popular novel ever, with millions of copies sold—now featuring early drafts and supplementary material as well as a personal foreword by the only living son of the author, Patrick Hemingway, and an introduction by the author’s grandson Seán Hemingway.The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal: a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Using the simple, powerful language of a fable, Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of defeat and personal triumph won from loss and transforms them into a magnificent twentieth-century classic. Written in 1952, this hugely successful novel confirmed his power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature.
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Lonely Planet The Joy of Quiet Places - Lonely Planet
“The Joy of Quiet Places proves there''s still a world of places where silence remains truly golden†- Traveller Magazine, Sydney Morning HeraldDiscover 60 of our planet''s most serene and peaceful spaces plus 120 extra ideas on tranquil trips that explore the joys, pleasures, and restorative effects of quiet travel.Nothing is more healing to the mind and spirit than finding a special place of peace. Learn how to slow down, open your eyes and ears to the tiny details of our world, and find joy in spaces far from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this unique travel guide.Inside The Joy of Quiet Places:60 joyous and special quiet places from all over the world organised by region plus 120 extra recommendations of quiet trips Feature profiles explore the joy of each quiet place and its story including why it is so special, its history, its challenges, and the quality of joy you may feel while thereAt-a-glance reasons to go offer a glimpse into what you can expect to find from each journey plus ''don''t miss'' experiences ensure you make the most of your timeQ&A panels from experts closely associated with each of the main destinations offer further insights and insider knowledgeEssential trip planning tips and practical travel advice including information on when to visit, how to get there, accessibility, and amenitiesStunning photography throughoutCovers Africa & the Middle East, Americas & Antarctica, Asia, Europe, OceaniaBeautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet''s Joy of seriesLonely Planet''s Joy of series introduces The Joy of Quiet Places, the ultimate gift book for anyone looking to experience a meditative or mindful getaway, and add more balance and joy to their next travel adventure.
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Cold Red - Chris Ryan
An SAS outcast back in from the cold.A Ukrainian general on the hunt for traitors.A deadly threat that could drag the world to war.From No.1 bestselling SAS hero Chris Ryan comes COLD RED, the brand new 2023 action thriller ripped straight from the headlines. _________________ After six months in Regiment purgatory, SAS loner Jamie 'Geordie' Carter has been assigned to a new squadron. Tasked with flushing out the troop's bad apples, he's never been more exposed. And when someone tries to silence him, Carter is unexpectedly pulled from the team and given an even deadlier assignment.Viktor Koltrov is a charismatic Ukrainian general, and the second-most popular man in the country after the president. His stunning victories against the Russian military machine have made him the public face of a resurgent Ukraine - and a top target for the Kremlin's assassins.Now Carter must protect Koltrov as he embarks on a sensitive operation to flush out high-ranking traitors in the Ukrainian government. Eliminating the fifth columnists is vital if Kyiv is to defeat the invaders.But keeping the general alive in a war zone won't be easy, even for a hardened Regiment man. And as Koltrov hunts down his prey, Carter begins to realise that the infiltration of the establishment runs far deeper than he had ever imagined.If Carter's going to win, he'll need all of his wits and survival skills to stay ahead of the danger. Because the biggest threat isn't from Moscow. It's from the enemy within . . ._________________Praise for SAS legend Chris Ryan:'Ryan writes with the authority of a man familiar with every nuance of the regiment's tactics, training, weapons and equipment' - SUNDAY TIMES'Nobody takes you to the action better than Ryan' - EVENING STANDARD'Intelligent and enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES'The action comes bullet-fast' - THE SUN'Fearsome and fast-moving' - DAILY MAIL
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Traitor - Chris Ryan
To change the course of the Russia-Ukraine war, an SAS hero must find the best of the best.Then prepare for the worst . . .From No.1 bestselling SAS hero Chris Ryan comes TRAITOR, the brand new action thriller ripped straight from the headlines.______________________A year after his older brother made the ultimate sacrifice, Sergeant Major Luke Carter, decorated hero of 22 SAS, is sent to Australia on a recruiting job. His orders: select two candidates from the SASR for a highly sensitive mission on foreign soil.But when a sudden crisis threatens to derail the plan, Carter and his new colleagues find themselves forced into action on a high-stakes operation. One that has the potential to change the course of the war in Ukraine.So begins a deadly game of predator and prey, moving from the streets of Minsk to the cliffs above the Black Sea. And a final showdown with the biggest target of all . . .PRAISE FOR NO.1 BESTSELLING SAS HERO CHRIS RYAN:'Ryan writes with the authority of a man familiar with every nuance of the regiment's tactics, training, weapons and equipment' - SUNDAY TIMES'Nobody takes you to the action better than Ryan' - EVENING STANDARD'Intelligent and enthralling' - FINANCIAL TIMES'The action comes bullet-fast' - THE SUN'Fearsome and fast-moving' - DAILY MAIL
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Mayowa and the Sea of Words - Onuzo Chibundu
WARNING: DO NOT JUMP ON THIS BOOK!Have you ever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do.Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret …Mayowa can book jump.By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet.But Mayowa and her grandpa aren't the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good …The first title in a dazzlingly imaginative adventure trilogy about one girl's power to change the world through the magic of book-jumping. Brimming with heart, Mayowa and the Sea of Words is a modern classic in the making. Perfect for everyone who knows the true power of a good book …
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Above and Below: Sea and Shore - Harriet Evans, Bailey Hannah
Turn the pages to discover the incredible creatures and plants that lie below the ocean blue. From magnificent mangrove forests and colourful coral reefs to exciting estuaries and the dangerous deep sea, there is so much to explore.With superb split pages and new habitat on every spread, little learners can peek behind part of the scene to learn more about the wildlife which hides behind.Beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts bring a watery world to life. This in-depth look at our oceans is perfect for young nature enthusiasts.
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The Princess Swap 3: Rapunzel and the Sea Witch (or, The Little Mermaid and the Tower) - Kim Bussing
Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this enchanting new series, where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess!How far would you go to find your happy ever after?Rapunzel has been stuck in a tower all her life. Her mother, Lady Grimm, says going outside will trigger her curse – and surely she knows best? But when Rapunzel is suddenly, magically, transported to a sea witch’s lair and offered the chance to swap her fate for her voice, she wonders if this is her chance to let her hair down at last . . . Princess Hana loves to defy her mother’s rules. The little mermaid simply won’t believe that humans truly hate merfolk, and would give anything to explore their world. But when Hana is suddenly, magically, transported to a town ruled by the terrifying Lady Grimm, she wonders if she may be desperately out of her depth . . . For other Princess Swaps, don't miss:Cinderella and the Beast (or, Beauty and the Glass Slipper)Snow White and the Dragon (or, Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs)
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The Student’s Guide to Career Planning and Employability - Liz George, Tom Lowe
Ready to kickstart your career? The Student’s Guide to Career Planning and Employability is here for you! Dive in, discover your strengths, gain new experiences, and navigate the job market with confidence.Taking you from self-discovery to landing your dream job, this book will empower you to: Uncover and develop your unique talents and skills. Start planning early, seize every opportunity during your studies and explore exciting career paths. Boost your employability with hands-on activities and real-world experiences beyond the classroom. Master job applications, write standout CVs, and ace those interviews. Network effectively and understand how digital tech like AI is shaking up the workplace. Learn from real graduates and employers who’ve been there, done that!Perfect for university and college students, this book is your ticket to making the most of your education and standing out in today′s competitive job market.Liz George is the Employability Partnership Manager for Arts and Humanities at the University of Southampton.Tom Lowe is a Principal Lecturer & Assistant Head of School (Student Experience) at the University of Westminster.
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Burn After Reading - Catherine Ryan Howardová
THE INSTANT #1 BESTSELLERA ghostwriter is locked in an interview room with a man who might be a murderer, in this gripping new mystery thriller from the bestselling author of 56 Days and The Trap.''A masterclass in suspense, utterly addictive, intelligently crafted, and impossible to put down'' --Clémence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant''The perfect thriller'' -- L. V. Matthews, author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The TwinsThe night Jack Smyth ran into flames in a desperate attempt to save his wife from their burning home, he was, tragically, too late - but hailed a hero. Until it emerged that Kate was dead long before the fire began.Suspicion has stalked him ever since. After all, there''s no smoke without fire.A year on, he''s signed a book deal. He wants to tell his side of the story, to prove his own innocence in print. He just needs someone to help him write it.Emily has never ghostwritten anything before, but she knows what it’s like to live with a guilty secret. And she''s about to learn that there are some stories that should never be told . . .''This is one red hot thriller that boasts a vivid, true-crime authenticity at its molten core'' --Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal''A craftily constructed and genuinely sinister thriller'' --Mail on SundayRated five stars by readers!''I love novels about authors writing and there’s just the right level of detail . . . A very compelling, original and entertaining thriller''''Captivating, original and perfectly plotted. Another brilliant book from this first class author''''This story is compelling and haunting in places and kept me gripped to the page''Praise for Catherine Ryan Howard''Dark, creepy and very clever . . . Catherine Ryan Howard is the Queen of the Unguessable Twist!'' - C L TAYLOR, author of The Guilty CoupleWhip smart, utterly absorbing, and unputdownable. – ANDREA MARA, author of Someone in the Attic''Topical, twisty, and with a real heart stopper of a moment halfway in that''ll make you turn the lights back on'' - GILLIAN MCALLISTER, author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time** Don''t miss Catherine Ryan Howard''s 56 DAYS, coming soon to Amazon Prime Video! **BURN AFTER READING was an instant #1 Irish Times bestseller on 20/4/2025
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The French Girl - J.C. Ryan
A mysterious disappearance. A loyal dog. A fight for justice. When vigilante, Rex Dalton, and his trusty military dog, Digger, take a much-needed vacation on the tranquil islands of Vanuatu, their plans for a carefree getaway take an unexpected turn. Digger introduces Dalton to Jacqui, an enigmatic French woman, and their friendship blossoms. But when Jacqui suddenly vanishes, Dalton becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth and clear his name, Dalton dives headfirst into a dangerous investigation that unravels a sinister plot with far-reaching consequences. With international tensions rising and time running out, he and Digger must navigate a labyrinth of deception, face formidable foes and risk everything to save the French girl. The French Girl is the pulse-pounding fifth instalment in JC Ryan’s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________Praise for The French Girl:? ? ? ? ? All these Rex and Digger books have wielded such a very strong influence on me that I adopted my own "Digger". ? ? ? ? ? I have to admit that JC Ryan is a fantastic mystery and adventure writer. ? ? ? ? ? JC Ryan has earned a new fan! I couldn't put this book down, not even to sleep!? ? ? ? ? Rex Dalton is at his finest once again. You can’t put the book down. Keep up the fine work, JC Ryan!? ? ? ? ? Great characters, great plot, and great locations. ? ? ? ? ? Amazing book. You won't want to put it down!
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Narwhals and Other Sea Creatures Magic Painting Book - Sam Taplin
Brush water over the black and white illustrations and watch as underwater creatures burst into colour! There are sixteen detailed pictures to bring to life, filled with sea otters, dolphins, sharks, seahorses and lots more. With a handy fold-out back cover to prevent colours running through to the page beneath.
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The Magical Unicorn Society: Unicorns, Myths and Monsters - Anne Marie Ryan, May Shaw
Straight from the Magical Unicorn Society''s Department of Unicorns, Myths, and Monsters comes a lavishly illustrated collection of stories dedicated to the magical creatures – good and bad – that exist alongside unicorns.The Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again, to reveal eight brand new stories about the world’s most mysterious, magical, and elusive creatures. This time, the stories come from the MUS’s Department of Unicorns, Myths and Monsters, dedicated to the magical creatures – good and bad – that exist alongside unicorns. Introduced by department head and intrepid explorer, May Shaw, there are tales of fearsome, fire-breathing dragons, phoenixes rising from the ashes, mysterious kraken that lurk in the deep, imps, sprites, and werewolves in mythical forests, as well as the eight unicorn families and those who have encountered unicorns throughout history.Each of the eight stories is accompanied by stunning, full-color artwork that shows the powers of the specific mythical creature in more detail, as well as an epic illustration of a key moment from the text. Perfect for fans of the previous bestselling titles in the series.Perfect for:• Fans of the previous bestselling titles• Lovers of fantasy and mythical worlds
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