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Run Wild - Gill Lewis
A thought-provoking and touching story of the bond between children and nature, from renowned storyteller and award-winning author Gill Lewis.Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers?A stunning tale of our lost connection to nature and the wild that hides in us all, from renowned storyteller Gill Lewis.Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Rescue at Seal Bay - Gill Lewis
Tia must show visitors to Gull Haven Island how to respect the environment and protect the animals who live there in this charming tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis.At the start of the summer, Tia is excited to see all the visitors arriving for their holidays on Gull Haven Island, and she’s delighted to make a new friend. But Tia’s feelings change when some selfish tourists upset a newborn seal pup and its mother, and then she sees how people are carelessly leaving their rubbish on the beach. Can Tia find a way to show people how to respect the island environment and all the creatures that live there?Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
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Devil Bird Island - Gill Lewis
When Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.A camping trip to count puffins on Devil Bird Island turns into a real adventure for friends Tia and Nat.First, they have to rescue a mysterious marine animal caught in a fishing net and swept very far from home. Then, when it gets dark, they hear strange wailing and something white and ghostly flies at their tent.Safely back home, they unravel the mysteries of the previous night and learn some important lessons about how everyone on the planet needs to look out for the wildlife around them.Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
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Song of the River - Gill Lewis
A project to re-introduce beavers brings a town together against a common threat, in this touching tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis.As Cari and her mum try to rebuild their home and lives after a devastating flood, they hear of a plan to reintroduce beavers into the area. The changes these amazing animals make to waterways could help to prevent further flooding and Cari knows that she has to get involved.But with the project facing resistance from other locals, can she convince them to give the beavers a chance – and will it be enough to save her home from being destroyed for a second time?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Willow Wildthing and the Swamp Monster - Gill Lewis
When Willow crosses the boundary to the patch of woodland behind her house, something amazing happens: she enters The Wilderness, where magic and nature collide. It holds more than you could possibly imagine: secrets, shadows, a witch. Even a monster. Here she meets the Wild Things, a group of children who have taken on the characteristics of the wild creatures they are named after. For when you are in The Wilderness, the only limit to the world is your imagination.To her family she is simply Willow. To her new friends and in her new world, she is Willow Wildthing.With beautiful, lyrical storytelling from Gill Lewis, and stunning two-colour illustrations throughout from Rebecca Bagley, this is a joyful celebration of the power of nature and the imagination, encouraging children to explore, be curious, resilient, and adventurous.
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Eagle Warrior - Gill Lewis
Are Bobbie and her Gran risking too much to save the Eagles from poachers? Take flight with bestselling author Gill Lewis to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, for a stunning wildlife story with a conservation message at its heart.Bobbie is thrilled that a golden eagle has settled in the forest near her family''s farm. She loves to walk the hills with her granny and watch the bird soar through the sky.But not everyone shares Bobbie''s awe for the spectacular bird. When her granny''s beloved dog is killed by poisoned bait, it soon becomes clear that someone is out to get the eagle – and they''re ready to take down anything, and anyone, that gets in their way. Bobbie is determined to save the eagle, but is it worth the risk?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Swan Song - Gill Lewis
Award-winning author Gill Lewis explores the redemptive power of nature for struggling young people in this profoundly moving tale.Excluded from school, Dylan is forced to move to a tiny village in Wales where his grandad lives.With no Xbox or internet, life is looking pretty bleak, but when Grandad takes Dylan out on his boat to see the whooper swans, things begin to change.Out on the water, free from all the pressure he’s been under, Dylan begins to feel like himself again. But when the swans’ habitat is threatened and tragedy strikes at home, can Dylan keep going when it feels like everything is slipping out of control again?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Moonflight - Gill Lewis
A thrilling, heartfelt adventure story from adored and award-winning author Gill Lewis, about the value of real and found family, importance of telling your own story and understanding what true treasure is.
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The Winter Snow Goose - Gill Lewis
As autumn turns to winter on Gull Haven Island, a snow goose crash-lands amidst a storm. Tia and Nat jump to the rescue in this heartwarming tale from Gill Lewis.The arrival of a rare snow goose heralds the start of a very harsh winter for the Haven Islanders. They have to deal with long power cuts, and when the boats can’t make it over from the mainland, they start to run out of food and other supplies.In this dark time, Tia and Nat find a creative way to bring the islanders together in a celebration of light and community that will help see them through to the better days ahead.Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.
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The Closest Thing to Flying - Gill Lewisová
Present day: Semira doesn''t know where to call home. She and her mother came to England when she was four years old, brought across the desert and the sea by a man who has complete control. Always moving on, always afraid of being caught, she longs for freedom.1891: Hen knows exactly where to call home. Her stifling mother makes sure of that. But her Aunt Kitty is opening her eyes to a whole new world. A world of animal rights, and votes for women, and riding bicycles! Trapped in a life of behaving like a lady, she longs for freedom.When Semira discovers Hen''s diary, she finds the inspiration to be brave, to fight for her place in the world, and maybe even to uncover the secrets of her own past Gill Lewis is the multi-award-winning and best-selling author of novels including Sky Hawk, White Dolphin, and A Story Like the Wind. This is her unforgettable tale of friendship, hope, and finding the courage to fight for what you believe in.
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Sky Dancer - Gill Lewisová
Joe has always loved the moorlands above his home: the wildness, the freedom, the peace. But since his father died, everything has changed, and the moors are no longer a place of refuge.Now the whole community is divided over the fate of the hen harriers that nest up there in the heather - and Joe is stuck right in the middle, with a choice to make, and a huge secret to keep.Joe can''t do what''s right for everyone. But can he find the strength to fight for what he really believes in?Expert storyteller Gill Lewis presents a beautiful tale of loss, expectation, and change - with an important and thought-provoking environmental message.
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A Story Like the Wind - Gill Lewisová
A beautifully illustrated story of freedom, music, and seeking refuge.A small group of refugees is crowded on to a boat on the sea. They share their stories as the boat travels towards the dream of safety and freedom. One boy, Rami, has brought his violin, and his story of how the violin was invented, and of a stallion that could run like the wind, weaves through the other stories, bringing them all together into a celebration of hope and of the power of music and story. A very special, beautifully illustrated, fable for all who strive to understand, and to stand together with, those around them.Gill Lewis is the multi-award-winning and best-selling author of novels such as Sky Hawk, White Dolphin, and Scarlet Ibis and A Story Like the Wind is her lyrical and unforgettable response to the refugee crisis, which will linger on in the mind long after reading. Beautiful charcoal illustrations from Jo Weaver give this book a very special feel and make it a perfect gift.
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Scarlet Ibis - Gill Lewisová
Longlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Medal.Red asks, ''Will we always be together?''''Always,'' I say. ''Just you and me in that little boat, watching the scarlet ibis flying back to the Caroni Swamp.''Scarlet''s used to looking after her brother, Red. He''s special - different. Every night she tells him his favourite story - about the day they''ll fly far away to the Caroni Swamp in Trinidad, where thousands of birds fill the sky.But when Scarlet and Red are split up and sent to live with different foster families, Scarlet knows she''s got to do whatever it takes to get her brother back . . .Once read, never forgotten - this is the deeply moving new story from award-winning author Gill Lewis, now available in paperback.
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Panenka - Yrsa Sigurdardóttir - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Přináší jenom zkázu a smrt… Malá Rósa si navzdory protestům své matky Dísi z plavby na rybářské lodi přinese domů starou rozbitou panenku, se kterou se ještě večer pochlubí na sociální síti. Ráno je odpudivá hračka pryč a matka mrtvá... O pět let později pátrá sympaticky ošuntělý detektiv Huldar s kolegy uprostřed rozbouřeného moře po lidských ostatcích. Identifikace nalezených kostí ale bude mnohem náročnější, než se zprvu zdá. A aby toho nebylo málo, policii navíc zamotá hlavu brutální vražda bezdomovce. Dětská psycholožka Freya je policií přizvána k jednomu z případů sexuálního zneužívaní nezletilých a opět se tak ocitá po boku Huldara. Jak se postupně ukazuje, několik z dalších kauz k překvapení všech spojuje právě v současné chvíli nezvěstná holčička a její zlověstně zírající panenka… Pátý díl islandské sextalogie s detektivem Huldarem a psycholožkou Freyjou. „Yrsa je skvělá vypravěčka. Její atmosférou prostoupené příběhy vás okouzlí. Jsou brilantně vymyšlené... Nikdy nepoznáte, kdy přijde zvrat.“ – Mari Hannah, spisovatelka. „Excelentní manipulátorka Yrsa, je chytrá ženská milující záhady a intriky… stále bude o několik kroků před vámi a bude vás mít tam, kde potřebuje.“ – severskedetektivky.cz. „Yrsa Sigurdardóttir nemusí dokazovat, že umí psát – toho jsou si podle mě vědomi všichni, kteří od ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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bone - Yrsa Daley-Ward
''Honest, unflinching and unforgettable... one of Britain''s best writers'' Stormzy''You will come away bruised.You will come away bruisedbut this will give you poetry.''Raw and stark, the poems in Yrsa Daley-Ward''s breakthrough collection strip down her reflections on the heart, life, the inner self, coming of age, faith and loss to their essence. They resonate to the core of experience. ''Yrsa''s work is like holding the truth in your hands. A glorious living thing'' Florence Welch ''yrsa daley-ward''s ''bone'' is a symphony of breaking and mending. an expert storyteller. of the rarest. and purest kind - daley-ward is uncannily attentive and in tune to the things beneath life. beneath the skin. beneath the weather of the everyday.'' nayyirah waheed. author of salt. and nejma
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The Doll - Yrsa Sigurdardóttir
''I love the Children''s House series and Yrsa delivers again with The Doll. Such engaging characters and a compelling, twisted and creepy mystery - I couldn''t put it down!'' SHARI LAPENA ''Yrsa is a wonderful storyteller. Her stories are atmospheric, mysterious and brilliantly plotted ... you will never see the twists coming'' MARI HANNAH''A magnificent writer'' KARIN SLAUGHTERIt was meant to be a quiet family fishing trip, a chance for mother and daughter to talk. But it changes the course of their lives forever.They catch nothing except a broken doll that gets tangled in the net. After years in the ocean, the doll a terrifying sight and the mother''s first instinct is to throw it back, but she relents when her daughter pleads to keep it. This simple act of kindness proves fatal. That evening, the mother posts a picture of the doll on social media. By the morning, she is dead and the doll has disappeared.Several years later and Detective Huldar is in his least favourite place - on a boat in rough waters, searching for possible human remains. However, identifying the skeleton they find on the seabed proves harder than initially thought, and Huldar must draw on psychologist ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Doll - Yrsa Sigurdardóttir
''I love the Children''s House series and Yrsa delivers again with The Doll. Such engaging characters and a compelling, twisted and creepy mystery - I couldn''t put it down!'' SHARI LAPENA''Yrsa is a wonderful storyteller. Her stories are atmospheric, mysterious and brilliantly plotted ... you will never see the twists coming'' MARI HANNAH''A magnificent writer'' KARIN SLAUGHTERIt was meant to be a quiet family fishing trip, a chance for mother and daughter to talk. But it changes the course of their lives forever.They catch nothing except a broken doll that gets tangled in the net. After years in the ocean, the doll a terrifying sight and the mother''s first instinct is to throw it back, but she relents when her daughter pleads to keep it. This simple act of kindness proves fatal. That evening, the mother posts a picture of the doll on social media. By the morning, she is dead and the doll has disappeared.Several years later and Detective Huldar is in his least favourite place - on a boat in rough waters, searching for possible human remains. However, identifying the skeleton they find on the seabed proves harder than initially thought, and Huldar must draw on psychologist Freyja''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Prey - Yrsa Sigurdardóttir
Discover the utterly terrifying, chilling and gripping new novel from international bestseller YRSA SIGURDARDOTTIR, author of THE DOLL and GALLOWS ROCK''Lyrical landscape descriptions combine with intimations of terrible events in the past in this haunting story'' SUNDAY TIMES''A generator of fear quite as adroit as Stephen King'' THE INDEPENDENT''A magnificent writer'' KARIN SLAUGHTER_________THE FIRST PHONE CALL SHOCKS A FAMILY.Kolbeinn has been called to his old home. The new owners uncovered some photos, and a muddied child''s shoe bearing the name ''Salvor''. A name Kolbeinn doesn''t recognise. Soon after, he hears news of his mother''s deteriorating health. Her carers say she has been asking for her daughter, his sister: Salvor. THE SECOND TRACKS TWO MISSING COUPLES. Jóhanna is working with the search and rescue team in Höfn to find two couples from Reykjavik. Their phones'' last location has been pinpointed to the road leading up into the highlands. In a harsh winter, the journey is treacherous, and they soon find the first body. More troubling, Johanna senses her team is being tracked through the snow. A THIRD FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE? Hjörvar works at the Stokksnes Radar Station in the highlands. He''s alone when the phone connected to the gate rings: ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A.A. Gill is Further Away - Adrian Gill
A collection of dazzling travel pieces from SUNDAY TIMES journalist and critic A. A. GILL.From the moment he joined the SUNDAY TIMES, A.A. Gill has wanted to interview places - to discover the personality of a place as if it were a person, to listen and talk to it. A. A. GILL IS FURTHER AWAY is a wonderfully insightful and funny compendium of travel writing taken mostly from the SUNDAY TIMES, but also from GQ, TATLER and CONDE NAST TRAVELLER. Gill writes with a clarity and acerbity that conveys the intensity of his experiences in his travels around the world. His book includes essays on Sudan, India, Cuba, Germany and California. In each piece, there is a central image Gill uses as the key to unlocking the personality of a place.
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The How - Yrsa Daley-Ward
A treasure trove of inspiration and an invitation for personal renewal from the acclaimed author of bone and The TerribleWe still dream though, don''t we? We are gifted with a way into ourselves, night after night after night.Yrsa Daley-Ward''s words have resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers around the world: through her books of poetry and memoir bone and The Terrible, through her powerful writing for Beyoncé on Black Is King and through her always-illuminating Instagram posts.In The How, Yrsa gently takes readers by the hand, encouraging them to join her as she explores how we can remove our filters, and see and feel more of who we really are behind the preconceived notions of propriety and manners we''ve accumulated with age. With a mix of short, lyrical musings, immersive poetry and intriguing meditations, The How can be used to start conversations, to prompt writing, to delve deeper - whether you''re on your own or with friends, on your feet or writing from the solace of home.''Lyrical . . . visceral truth is at the heart of her work'' i Newspaper
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Minimalista - Shira Gill
Discover Shira Gill''s new book LifeStyled, out in January 2025***Want to get your house in order? Well, all you have to do is bin everything you thought you knew about organising and follow Shira Gill''s revolutionary clutter-clearing plan...'' You Magazine''Breaks down the process of creating more serene homes into manageable chunks'' Sunday Express''A step-by-step guide to designing a better home, wardrobe and life, Shira Gill''s book delivers its minimalist manifesto with plenty of practical advice for making it a reality in your home. Guided by the dual principles of editing and organising, Shira aims to help you remove the clutter through a process that promotes sustainability, achieves lasting results and can work for anyone, regardless of their property or space.'' Sheer Luxe''I identified with so many of the important lessons Shira teaches in Minimalista. Now I''ll know what book to recommend when people ask me to help them on their journey towards minimalism!'' Garance Doré, author of Love Style LifeElevate your personal style, trim your belongings, and transform your life, one room at a time, with this visionary lifestyle and home organisation book from organising expert, Shira Gill.As a professional home organiser with clients ranging from students to multi-millionaires, Shira ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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How - Yrsa Daley-Ward
From the acclaimed poet behind bone, an exploration of how we can meet our truest selves, the ones we''ve always been meant to becomeYrsa Daley-Ward''s words have resonated with hundreds of thousands of readers--through her books of poetry and memoir, bone and The Terrible; through her writing for Beyoncé on Black Is King; and through her always illuminating Instagram posts.Now, in The How, Yrsa encourages readers to begin, as she puts it, the great work of meeting ourselves. This isn''t the self we''ve built up in response to our surroundings, or the self we manufacture to please the people around us, but instead, our most intimate self, the one we visit in dreams, the one that calls to us from a glimmering future.With a mix of short lyrical musings and her signature stunning poetry, Yrsa gently takes readers by the hand, encouraging them to join her as she explores how we can remove our filters, and see and feel more of who we really are behind the preconceived notions of propriety and manners we''ve accumulated with age. With a beautiful design and intriguing meditations, The How can be used to start conversations, to prompt writing, to delve deeper--whether you''re solo, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Catch - Yrsa Daley-Ward
‘Totally original, entirely compelling and astonishingly well crafted, The Catch solidifies Yrsa Daley-Ward as one of Britain''s best and boldest voices. A dark and lyrical debut that''s well worth the wait.’ Yomi Adegoke, author of Slay in Your Lane and The List''A fantastic, shimmering work. Ysra Daley-Ward''s rich exploration of Black womanhood and familial complexities is a must read.'' Irenosen Okojie‘From one of my favourite living writers, The Catch is a slippery shape-shifting delight. Yrsa’s novel is fluorescently dark and winding; brilliant in its investigation of refractions and meaning.’Eloghosa Osunde, author of VAGABONDS!‘Yrsa’s work is like holding the truth in your hands. A glorious living thing’ FLORENCE WELCHA darkly whimsical debut about women daring to live and create with impunity.Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their familial bond severed after their mother vanished into the Thames. In adulthood, they are content to be all but estranged, until Clara sees a woman who looks exactly like their mother on the streets of London. The catch: this version of Serene, aged not a day, has enjoyed a childless life.Clara, a celebrity author in desperate need of validation, believes Serene is their mother, while Dempsey, isolated and content to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Catch - Yrsa Daley-Ward
‘Totally original, entirely compelling and astonishingly well crafted, The Catch solidifies Yrsa Daley-Ward as one of Britain''s best and boldest voices. A dark and lyrical debut that''s well worth the wait.’ Yomi Adegoke, author of Slay in Your Lane and The List''A fantastic, shimmering work. Ysra Daley-Ward''s rich exploration of Black womanhood and familial complexities is a must read.'' Irenosen Okojie‘From one of my favourite living writers, The Catch is a slippery shape-shifting delight. Yrsa’s novel is fluorescently dark and winding; brilliant in its investigation of refractions and meaning.’Eloghosa Osunde, author of VAGABONDS!‘Yrsa’s work is like holding the truth in your hands. A glorious living thing’ FLORENCE WELCHA darkly whimsical debut about women daring to live and create with impunity.Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their familial bond severed after their mother vanished into the Thames. In adulthood, they are content to be all but estranged, until Clara sees a woman who looks exactly like their mother on the streets of London. The catch: this version of Serene, aged not a day, has enjoyed a childless life.Clara, a celebrity author in desperate need of validation, believes Serene is their mother, while Dempsey, isolated and content to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Beautiful Rival - Paul Gill
The world is at war, but on the gilded streets of Fifth Avenue, New York, a battle of a different kind is brewing…New York, 1915.Elizabeth Arden has been New York’s golden girl since her beauty salon opened its famous red door five years prior. Against all odds, she’s built an empire.Enter Helena Rubinstein: ruthless, revolutionary – and the rival Elizabeth didn’t bargain for.With both women determined to succeed – no matter the personal cost – a battle of beauty is born. And as the stakes increase, so do the methods: poaching employees, planting spies, copying products, hiring ex-husbands.But as each woman climbs higher, so too does what she stands to lose.Because the greater the height, the harder the fall…In this stunning new novel, internationally bestselling author Gill Paul reveals the unknown history of cosmetic titans Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein and their infamous rivalry that spanned not only decades, but also broken marriages, personal tragedies, and a world that was changing dramatically for women – perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Dinah Jefferies and Karen Swan.Readers adore A Beautiful Rival:‘I knew absolutely nothing about the lives of the women behind the iconic products, or about the fierce competition between them, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Godmersham Park - Gill Hornby
From the number one bestselling author of Miss Austen, a powerful and moving novel featuring Jane Austen''s closest friend and confidante . . .* Waterstones Fiction Book of the Month *''So envious of anyone yet to read this. A triumph!'' Nigella Lawson''A masterly piece of storytelling.'' Helena Kelly''The great writer is brought to life in this clever, well-researched piece of fiction'' The Times''Thoroughly entertaining, Godmersham Park has some of the same understated wit and sharp observation as Austen''s novels'' Sunday Times''Displays a keen sense of wit and rich characterisation ... a thoroughly enjoyable book'' Observer________________January 1804: Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess.At thirty-one years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. But her mother has died and she desperately needs an independent income if she is to survive.For her new charge, twelve-year-old Fanny Austen, Anne''s arrival is all novelty and excitement.But Anne is keenly aware that her new role is an awkward one: she is neither one of the servants nor one of the family, and to balance a position between the ''upstairs'' and ''downstairs'' members of the household is a diplomatic chess game. One ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Best of A. A. Gill - Adrian Gill
For over twenty years, people turned to A. A. Gill''s columns every Sunday - for his fearlessness, his perception, and the laughter-and-tear-provoking one-liners - but mostly because he was the best. ''By miles the most brilliant journalist of our age'', as Lynn Barber put it. This is the definitive collection of a voice that was silenced too early but that can still make us look at the world in new and surprising ways.In the words of Andrew Marr, A.. A. Gill was ''a golden writer''. There was nothing that he couldn''t illuminate with his dazzling prose. Wherever he was - at home or abroad - he found the human story, brought it to vivid life, and rendered it with fierce honesty and bracing compassion. And he was just as truthful about himself. There have been various collections of A. A. Gill''s journalism - individual compilations of his restaurant and TV criticism, of his travel writing and his extraordinary feature articles. This book showcasesthe very best of his work: the peerlessly funny criticism, the extraordinarily knowledgeable food writing, assignments throughout the world, and reflections on life, love, and death. Drawn from a range of publications, including the Sunday Times, Vanity Fair, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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John Lewis - David Greenberg
New York Times Book Review Top 100 Books of 2024 Explore the “comprehensive and compelling” (Jon Meacham) biography of civil rights leader John Lewis, celebrated as “the conscience of Congress,” through a narrative that weaves together exclusive interviews, never-before-seen FBI files, and documents, offering profound insights into his significant role in American history and the civil rights movement.Born into poverty in rural Alabama, John Lewis rose to prominence in the civil rights movement, becoming second only to Martin Luther King, Jr. in his contributions. As a Freedom Rider, he played a crucial role in integrating bus stations across the South. Lewis was a prominent leader in the Nashville sit-in movement and delivered a historic speech at the 1963 March on Washington. As the youngest speaker and chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), he transformed it into a major civil rights organization. His legacy endures through the harrowing events at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where he survived a brutal beating on “Bloody Sunday.” David Greenberg’s “authoritative…definitive biography” (David J. Garrow, Pulitzer Prize–winning author) follows Lewis’s journey beyond the civil rights era, highlighting his leadership in the Voter Education Project, where he helped enroll millions of African ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Painted House of Maud Lewis - Laurie Hamilton
For many years, Maud Lewis was one of Nova Scotia''s best-loved folk painters. In the 1990s she was embraced by the rest of the country when the landmark exhibition of her work The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis travelled across Canada. By the time the tour was over, half a million people had become acquainted with her delightful work. Between 1938, when she married Everett Lewis, until her death in 1970, Maud Lewis lived in a tiny one-room house near Digby, Nova Scotia. Over the years, she painted the doors inside and out, the windowpanes, the walls and cupboards, the wallpaper, the little staircase to the sleeping loft, the woodstove, the breadbox, the dustpan, almost everything her hand touched. Her house was a joy to behold, and it became a magnet for tourists as well as a focal point in her village. In 1979, after Everett Lewis died, the Maud Lewis Painted House Society worked diligently to raise funds to acquire, preserve, and display the house as part of the cultural heritage of the area as well as a memorial to their beloved artist. In 1984, the house and its contents were purchased by the Province of Nova Scotia for ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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What Am I Still Doing Here? - Roger Lewis
''Unremittingly glorious. I and the world demand more and we shall thump our tin mugs on the table demanding it until we are satisfied.''Stephen FryLoveable... Dreadful... Amazing... Learned... Baroque... Exquisite... Utterly wonderful... Uplifting... Stupendously Acute... Very scary... Genuinely mad...Having written acclaimed biographies of uncompromising and glittering geniuses such as Peter Sellers, Laurence Olivier, Carry On star Charles Hawtrey, and Anthony Burgess, of A Clockwork Orange fame, Roger Lewis, rotund, dark and difficult, has at long last stumbled upon the greatest monster of all - himself.As with bestselling and beloved Seasonal Suicide Notes, in this new book Lewis has produced a funny and appalling self-portrait, crammed with his clashes and frustrations.The calamities he describes, however, such as coming a pathetic fifth in the Oxford Chair of Poetry Election or throwing a party in what turned out to be a Cornish old peoples'' home, are always offset by beautiful riffs - about Seville, a city he can''t keep away from; or the train ride from Salzburg to Venice, where he stays in the restaurant car so long he alights in Zagreb by mistake; or the lush flowering magnolias he sees at Agatha Christie''s house on the River Dart.It was when Lewis suggested ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Esej o typografii - Eric Gill
Eric Gill se narodil v roce 1882 v anglickém Brightonu a už v útlém dětství projevoval zájem o písmo a architekturu i nadání pro tyto obory. Na popud W. R. Leihabyho z Centrální školy umění a řemesel začal vyřezávat písmena a navštěvovat výuku Edwarda Johnstona. V roce 1903 odešel na volnou nohu a započal svou celoživotní dráhu jako řemeslník. V roce 1924 jej požádal Stanley Morison, aby napsal článek o typografii do typografického časopisu Fleuron. Odmítl s tím, že typografie "není jeho světem". Už v roce 1925 však Gill rozpracoval několik abeced (z jedné z nich se nakonec stala Perpetua) a také formuloval zásady, které později sebral do svého slavného "Eseje". Eric Gill měl nadání pro bezpočet věcí. Do své smrti v roce 1940 si osvojil mnoho řemesel: byl sochařem, kameníkem, rytcem, filozofem, ilustrátorem a typografem. V srdci však zůstával pokrokovým radikálem a sociálním reformátorem, v jehož práci se vždy odrážela jeho filozofie a jehož ruka se řídila jeho morálním přesvědčením.
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An Essay on Typography - Eric Gill
Eric Gill''s opinionated manifesto on typography argues that ''a good piece of lettering is as beautiful a thing to see as any sculpture or painted picture''. This essay explores the place of typography in culture and is also a moral treatise celebrating the role of craftsmanship in an industrial age. Gill, a sculptor, engraver, printmaker and creator of many classic typefaces that can be seen around us today, fused art, history and polemic in a visionary work which has been hugely influential on modern graphic design.''Written with clarity, humility and a touch of humour . . . timeless and absorbing'' Paul Rand, The New York Times''His lettering was clear, confident and hugely influential on the development of modern type design. The world has now caught up with Gill'' GuardianHow do we see the world around us? This is one of a number of pivotal works by creative thinkers like John Berger and Susan Sontag whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision for ever.
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Sound Authorities - Edward J. Gillin
Sound Authorities shows how experiences of music and sound played a crucial role in nineteenth-century scientific inquiry in Britain. In Sound Authorities, Edward J. Gillin focuses on hearing and aurality in Victorian Britain, claiming that the development of the natural sciences in this era cannot be understood without attending to the study of sound and music. During this time, scientific practitioners attempted to fashion themselves as authorities on sonorous phenomena, coming into conflict with traditional musical elites as well as religious bodies. Gillin pays attention to sound in both musical and nonmusical contexts, specifically the cacophony of British industrialization. Sound Authorities begins with the place of acoustics in early nineteenth-century London, examining scientific exhibitions, lectures, spectacles, workshops, laboratories, and showrooms. He goes on to explore how mathematicians mobilized sound in their understanding of natural laws and their vision of a harmonious ordered universe. In closing, Gillin delves into the era’s religious and metaphysical debates over the place of music (and humanity) in nature, the relationship between music and the divine, and the tensions between spiritualist understandings of sound and scientific ones.
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A Miner's Daughter - Elizabeth Gill
When Rosalind West leaves her native Durham for a job in London with the Doxbridge Motor Company she is determined to escape her background and build a new life. London is excitingly different and tantalisingly glamorous - especially when she meets the handsome and aristocratic Freddie Harlington, a rally driver, and the son of a once-wealthy Northumberland landowner. Against her friends'' better judgement Freddie and Rosalind begin a relationship. But Freddie''s family have plans for him which do not include marrying a Durham miner''s daughter. Turning to a close companion for consolation, Rosalind suddenly finds herself torn between two men, both of strong passions, and fierce ambition.Note: this book was previously published under the title Home to the High Fells.Praise for Elizabeth Gill''Original and evocative - a born storyteller'' Trisha Ashley ''A wonderful book, full of passion, pain, sweetness, twists and turns. I couldn''t put it down'' Sheila Newberry ''Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and passions'' Leah Fleming ''An enthralling and satisfying novel that will leave you wanting more'' Catherine King''If you love Catherine Cookson then you will love Elizabeth Gill'' Northern Echo
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Love & Pain - Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA BIOGRAPHY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024The powerful, untold story of two of the three members of iconic Australian band Silverchair. It all began in Ben Gillies' garage - where three high school kids from Newcastle, New South Wales, created magic with their smash-hit single 'Tomorrow', setting them on a path to domination of the Australian charts, worldwide touring and fame. So much has been written about Silverchair over the years but very little has been said by the band's members. In Love & Pain, drummer Ben Gillies and bass player Chris Joannou retrace their footsteps from childhood friends living across the road from each other, and share their often hilarious, wild and unforgettable stories from the rock 'n' roll spotlight, along with the exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows they faced along the way. There was also all the love and pain that came from being in the band: the cost of fame and intense pressure on two teenagers who had no way of preparing for it, and the complex dynamics of navigating friendships with each other and their relationships with friends and family members, the mistakes they made and the successes they cherished. Gillies and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A Preface to Paradise Lost - C. S. Lewis
In Preface to Paradise Lost, C. S. Lewis presents an illuminating reflection on John Milton''s Paradise Lost, the seminal classic that profoundly influenced Christian thought as well as Lewis''s own work.Lewis a revered scholar and professor of literature closely examines the style, content, structure, and themes of Milton''s masterpiece, a retelling of the biblical story from the Fall of Humankind, Satan''s temptation, and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. Considering this story within the context of the Western literary tradition, Lewis offers invaluable insights into Paradise Lost and the nature of literature itself, unveiling the poem''s beauty and its wisdom.With a clarity of thought and a style that are the trademarks of Lewis’s writing, he provides answers with a lucidity and lightness that deepens our understanding of Milton’s immortal work. Also inspiring new readers to revisit Paradise Lost, Lewis reminds us of why elements including ritual, splendour and joy deserve to exist and hold a sacred place in human life.One of Lewis''s most revered scholarly works, Preface to Paradise Lost is an indispensable read for new and lifelong fans of Lewis''s writing.
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Love & Pain - Ben Gillies, Chris Joannou
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA BIOGRAPHY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024From a Newcastle garage to worldwide recognition, this is the remarkable story of two teenagers who grew up in Silverchair, one of Australia''s greatest rock bands.It all began in Ben Gillies'' garage - where three high school kids from Newcastle, New South Wales, created magic with their smash-hit single ''Tomorrow'', setting them on a path to domination of the Australian charts, worldwide touring and fame.So much has been written about Silverchair over the years but very little has been said by the band''s members. In Love & Pain, drummer Ben Gillies and bass player Chris Joannou retrace their footsteps from when they were childhood friends living across the road from each other, and share their wild, unforgettable and often hilarious stories from the rock ''n'' roll spotlight, along with the exhilarating highs and heart-wrenching lows they faced along the way.There was also all the love and pain that came from being in the band: the cost of fame and intense pressure on two teenagers who had no way of preparing for it; the complex dynamics of navigating friendships with each other and their relationships with friends and family members; the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Organized Living - Shira Gill
Discover Shira Gill''s new book LifeStyled, out in January 2025***Get inspired to level up your home organization with tips, Q&As, and photos of the living spaces of twenty-five international home organizers, from the author of Minimalista. Whenever people learn that Shira Gill is a professional home organizer, they always lean in and ask the same question: "So, is your home really that organized?" Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. Organized Living was inspired by Shira''s desire to give others a glimpse into this rarely-seen world: The ultra-organized homes of people who organize others. There are plenty of books highlighting the spaces and stories of designers, entrepreneurs, and creatives; here, Shira showcases the homes of home organizers, from London to Lisbon, Paris to Portland, giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into this meticulously kept world. Organized Living will introduce you to not only the aspirational spaces of the most organized people in the world, but also to the organizers themselves and the passion that fuels their work. Through images and interviews, you''ll gain expert tips and resources, loads of visual inspiration, and clever organizing hacks you can use in your own home, such as: - Ditching the packaging - Choosing stylish ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Why Mummy’s Sloshed - Gill Sims
No.1 bestselling author Gill Sims is back with her eagerly awaited fourth and final Why Mummy novel.I just wanted them to stop wittering at me, eat vegetables without complaining, let me go to the loo in peace and learn to make a decent gin and tonic.Mummy has been a wife and mother for so long that she’s a little bit lost. And despite her best efforts, her precious moppets still don’t know the location of the laundry basket, the difference between being bored and being hungry, or that saying ‘I can’t find it Mummy’ is not the same as actually looking for it!Amidst the chaos of A-Levels and driving tests, she’s doing her best to keep her family afloat, even if everybody is set on drifting off in different directions, and that one of those directions is to make yet another bloody snack. She’s feeling overwhelmed and under appreciated, and the only thing that Mummy knows for sure is that the bigger the kids, the bigger the drink.Reader reviews for Why Mummy’s Sloshed‘Utterlybrilliant’ âââââ‘Gill Sims never fails to make me laugh out loud’ âââââ‘I fell in love with Gill Sims razor-sharp wit’ âââââ‘I just adore this series’ âââââ‘Ellen is the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Philosophical Manuscripts - David Lewis-Williams
David Lewis (1941-2001) was a celebrated and influential figure in analytic philosophy. When Lewis died, he left behind a large body of unpublished notes, manuscripts, and letters. This volume contains two longer manuscripts which Lewis had originally intended to turn into books, and thirty-one shorter items. The longer manuscripts are ''The Paradoxes of Time Travel'', his David Gavin Young Lectures at the University of Adelaide, and ''Confirmation Theory'', which is based on a graduate course on probability and logic that he gave at UCLA. Lewis''s described his purposes in ''The Paradoxes of Time Travel'' as being, `(1) to solve a philosophical problem hitherto largely ignored or casually mis-solved by philosophers […]; (2) to introduce the layman to various topics in metaphysics, since our problem turns out to connect with many more familiar ones; and (3) to show of several of my favorite doctrines and methods in metaphysics''. By contrast, ''Confirmation Theory'' is a technical work in which Lewis aimed to present in a unified fashion what he considered to be the best from competing theories of confirmation. Lewis described the work as ''Mathematically self-contained, with proofs for the major theorems; but the mathematics is kept down to hairy high-school algebra''. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Lost Child - Elizabeth Gill
1877, Durham.After a traumatic and harrowing incident at the hands of a stranger, a woman gives birth to a child. However, she is persuaded by her husband to give him up to a local couple. On the same dark and stormy night, a local pit owner turns his wife out onto the bleak moors, telling her son she is evil. The woman is never seen again. 1895, Durham.Twenty years later, these seemingly unrelated events have shaped the characters of two unloved boys, who have now grown to be men. They, in turn, are about to change the lives of two innocent young women as the past reaches out and casts a shadow over the present. Praise for Elizabeth Gill''Original and evocative - a born storyteller'' Trisha Ashley ''A wonderful book, full of passion, pain, sweetness, twists and turns. I couldn''t put it down'' Sheila Newberry ''Elizabeth Gill writes with a masterful grasp of conflicts and passions'' Leah Fleming ''An enthralling and satisfying novel that will leave you wanting more'' Catherine King''If you love Catherine Cookson then you will love Elizabeth Gill'' Northern Echo
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Gill's Bakes & Cakes - Gillian Cottell
Tempt your taste buds with sweet treats and savoury delights. Whether its gooey salted-caramel cupcakes or delicious pesto and cheddar twists, thereÂ’s something for everyone making this perfect for novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike.Tempt your taste buds with Gill CottellÂ’s easy-to-follow recipes! Gill Cottell is on a mission: to make the magical world of baking accessible to everyone. Her step-by-step instructions cater for all skill levels. Try sweet treats, like chocolate Florentines, a show-stopping vanilla funfetti birthday cake or baked caramel cheesecake.ThereÂ’s scrumptiousness on every page, from sticky toffee cupcakes, cookies and cream fudge, to classics like millionaireÂ’s shortbread and chocolate cake-in-a-mug. Savoury bakes include hash brown breakfast muffins, cheesy garlic pull-apart bread and chilli beef empanadas.From cookies and snacks to breads and spectacular cakes, from no-bake treats to delicious desserts, Gill Cottell will have you producing mouth-watering bakes and cakes in no time!
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My Lozells Family - Gill Mansell
Gill Mansell (nee Hewitt) was born in 1949 and brought up in the Lozells area of Birmingham, her large family had lived in the area for several generations and it was her happy playground whilst growing up. This book is the story of Gill, her parents and grandparents who led ordinary lives but were extraordinary people, living through hard times at the beginning of the 20th century, just carrying on and dealing with whatever life threw their way. Gill's family reminiscences and the history of Lozells are very much intertwined and record, for future generations, tales about the 'old days' with humour, sadness and all the other emotions which made up the rich tapestry of family life in Lozells.
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SAS Great Escapes Two - Damien Lewis
''Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller'' Lee ChildSAS Great Escapes Two recounts the hitherto untold stories of six of the most dramatic and daring escapes executed by the world''s most famous fighting force during WWII. From the very earliest SAS missions to the push into Nazi-occupied Europe, they cover some of the key figures in the Regiment, including its founder, David Stirling, plus other lesser-known heroes.With each story comes an edge-of-the-seat, rollercoaster ride in classic Damien Lewis fashion, as readers are plunged into the escapees'' experiences - sharing their most terrifying yet inspiring moments. These stunning accounts of survival beggar belief, revealing nerve-racking bluff and deception, knife-edge encounters with enemy hunter forces hellbent on wreaking vengeance and murder, but also incredible acts of mercy and kindness from those who risk all to help the escapees on their way. Each tale of breath-taking derring-do reveals how necessity really is the mother of all invention, as with every step and at every juncture these fugitives defied fate, snatching survival and freedom from the jaws of the enemy, and all the horrors that would have followed capture.Damien Lewis has worked closely with the families of those portrayed, accessing ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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England - John Lewis-Stempel
'' A brilliant gift for anyone who loves the countryside'' - Independent ''''This extraordinarily fine writer tours England with an eye for every living thing. A work of beauty, deeply informed, a fantastic gift.'' - Saga''A masterpiece'' - Daily Mail''Britain''s finest nature writer'' - Telegraph''Full of evocative detail, this celebration of nature and place is bursting with historical details and lyrical observations of wildlife and landscape.'' - Countryfile magazine‘What we have here is the best of John Lewis-Stempel and the best of his vision of England.'' - The Tablet‘That John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation is undisputed.’ – Country Life-----Now in paperback, with map and illustrations, England: A Natural History is the definitive volume on the English landscape and the capstone of John Lewis-Stempel''s nature writing.The English countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and fauna. In England, his most magisterial book to date, John Lewis-Stempel explores each in turn, taking us from coast to moor, from downs to field, from the park to the village to create a vivid living portrait of our natural history.In his ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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SAS Great Escapes Two - Damien Lewis
''Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller'' Lee ChildSAS Great Escapes Two recounts the hitherto untold stories of six of the most dramatic and daring escapes executed by the world''s most famous fighting force during WWII. From the very earliest SAS missions to the push into Nazi-occupied Europe, they cover some of the key figures in the Regiment, including its founder, David Stirling, plus other lesser-known heroes.With each story comes an edge-of-the-seat, rollercoaster ride in classic Damien Lewis fashion, as readers are plunged into the escapees'' experiences - sharing their most terrifying yet inspiring moments. These stunning accounts of survival beggar belief, revealing nerve-racking bluff and deception, knife-edge encounters with enemy hunter forces hellbent on wreaking vengeance and murder, but also incredible acts of mercy and kindness from those who risk all to help the escapees on their way. Each tale of breath-taking derring-do reveals how necessity really is the mother of all invention, as with every step and at every juncture these fugitives defied fate, snatching survival and freedom from the jaws of the enemy, and all the horrors that would have followed capture.Damien Lewis has worked closely with the families of those portrayed, accessing ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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March: Book One - John Lewis, Andrew Aydin
#1 New York Times BestsellerCongressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon and key figure of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper''s farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president.Now, to share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents March, a graphic novel trilogy, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell (winner of the Eisner Award and LA Times Book Prize finalist for Swallow Me Whole).March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis'' lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis'' personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement.Book One spans John Lewis'' youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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