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George Michael - The Life: 1963-2016 - Herbert Emily
As the man whose voice and style came to define pop music in the eighties and beyond, George Michael will forever be remembered as one of the all-time greats of British music.
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Emily Dickinson
“A visual treat as well as a literary one…for gardeners and garden lovers, connoisseurs of botanical illustration, and those who seek a deeper understanding of the life and work of Emily Dickinson.” —The Wall Street Journal“Offers an excuse (if one is necessary) to linger yet again over the observations of a poet who, as Dickinson herself proclaimed, ‘was always attached to Mud’.” —The New York Times Book Review Emily Dickinson was a keen observer of the natural world, but less well known is the fact that she was also an avid gardener—sending fresh bouquets to friends, including pressed flowers in her letters, and studying botany at Amherst Academy and Mount Holyoke. At her family home, she tended both a small glass conservatory and a flower garden. In Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life, award-winning author Marta McDowell explores Dickinson’s deep passion for plants and how it inspired and informed her writing. Tracing a year in the garden, the book reveals details few know about Dickinson and adds to our collective understanding of who she was as a person. By weaving together Dickinson’s poems, excerpts from letters, contemporary and historical photography, and botanical art, McDowell offers an enchanting new perspective on one of America’s most celebrated but enigmatic literary figures.
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Wham! George
Celebrate 40 years of WHAM! with the Sunday Times bestseller from one half of the world s most famous bands I couldn t put it down. Such a fantastic book Chris Evans, Virgin Radio ________ School mates. Band mates. Soul mates . . . When Andrew Ridgley took George Michael, the new boy at school, under his wing, he discovered a soul mate. In Wham! George and Me, Andrew tells the story of how they rode a rollercoaster of success around the world while making iconic records and surviving superstardom with their friendship intact. It is a memoir of love, music, the flamboyant 1980s and living in a pop hurricane. No one else can ever tell their story - because no one else was there . . .Forty years on from their explosion into pop music, Andrew Ridgeley tells the inside story of Wham!, his life-long friendship with George Michael and the formation of a band that changed music. ________ A joyous celebration of the Wham! years. For anyone who was a teenager in the early 1980s, it will take you on a nostalgia trip. It s an honest but affectionate account of a remarkable duo who remained true to their origins and their friendship throughout it all Daily Express As infectious as their music Daily Mirror A remarkably generous memoir. In more than one sense, the biography of a friend Spectator A great story Saturday Live, Radio 4 A lovely book. A love letter to George Graham Norton, BBC One Charming, heartfelt . . . there s a real poignancy to Ridgeley s description of Wham! s glory days Sunday Times
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Careless Whispers: The Life and Career of George Michael - Robert Steele
George Michael is the single most played artist on UK radio for the last two decades. He has sold 100 million albums world-wide and had seven UK number one singles and albums. This paperback edition of the biography tells his story. Careless Whispers is the final word on a true original.
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George Michael - James Gavin
In George Michael: A Life,“Gavin’s engrossing biography of the singer takes the measure of a gifted, tragic, and infuriating man” (New York Times Book Review). George Michael was an extravagantly gifted, openhearted soul singer whose work was both pained and smolderingly erotic. He was a songwriter of true craft and substance, and his music swept the world, starting in the mid-1980s. His fabricated image—that of a hypermacho sex god—loomed large in the pop culture of his day. It also hid—for a time—the secret he fought against revealing: Michael was gay. Soon his obsession with fame would start to backfire. As one of the industry’s most privileged yet tortured men began to self-destruct, the press showed little sympathy. George Michael: A Life explores the compelling story of a superstar whose struggles, as well as his songs, continue to touch fans all over the world. Acclaimed music biographer James Gavin traces Michael’s metamorphosis from the shy and awkward Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou into the swaggering, dominant half of the leading British pop duo of the 1980s Wham! He then details Michael’s sensational solo career and its subsequent unraveling. With deep analysis of the creative process behind Michael’s albums, tours, and music videos, as well as interviews with hundreds of his friends and colleagues, George Michael: A Life is a probing, definitive portrait of a pop legend.
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The Butlerian Jihad - Kevin James Anderson, Brian Herbert
Frank Herbert s Dune series is one of the great creations of imaginative literature, science fiction s answer to The Lord of the Rings.Decades after Herbert s original novels, the Dune saga was continued by Frank Herbert s son, Brian Herbert, in collaboration with Kevin J. Anderson. Working from Frank Herbert s own notes, the acclaimed authors reveal the chapter of the Dune saga most eagerly anticipated by readers: the Butlerian Jihad.Throughout the Dune novels, Frank Herbert frequently referred to the war in which humans wrested their freedom from thinking machines. In Dune: The Butlerian Jihad, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson bring to life the story of that war, a tale previously seen only in tantalizing hints and clues. Finally, we see how Serena Butler s passionate grief ignites the struggle that will liberate humans from their machine masters; here is the amazing tale of the Zensunni Wanderers, who escape bondage to flee to the desert world where they will declare themselves the Free Men of Dune. And here is the backward, nearly forgotten planet of Arrakis, where traders have discovered the remarkable properties of the spice melange....
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Michael George: Listen Without Prejudice (2x CD) - CD (0888751580527)
Hudební CD - Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, uměleckým jménem George Michael, byl britský zpěvák, skladatel a producent s kyperskými kořeny. Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, uměleckým jménem George Michael, byl britský zpěvák, skladatel a producent s kyperskými kořeny. Seznam stop CD1 Praying For Time / Freedom! #039;90 / They Won #039;t Go When I Go / Something To Save / Cowboys And Angels / Waiting For That Day / Mothers Pride / Heal The Pain / Soul Free / Waiting (Reprise)CD2: MTV UNPLUGGED (11.10.1996, London) Freedom! #039;90 / Fastlove - George Michael / Patrice Rushen / I Can #039;t Make You Love Me / Father Figure / You Have Been Loved / Everything She Wants / The Strangest Thing / Older / Star People / Praying for Time
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The Great Science Fiction - Herbert George Wells
No one would have believed, in the last years of the nineteenth century, that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man s Exploring the primordial nightmares that lurk within humanity s dreams of progress and technology, H. G. Wells was a science fiction pioneer. This new omnibus edition brings together four of his hugely original and influential science-fiction novels - The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds - with his most unsettling and strange short stories. Containing monstrous experiments, terrifying journeys, alien occupiers and grotesque creatures, these visionary tales discomfit and disturb, and retain the power to trouble our sense of who we are.With an introduction by Matthew Beaumont
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Robin Williams - When the Laughter Stops 1951-2014 - Herbert Emily
With his twinkling eyes, boundless energy and unrivalled natural wit, Robin Williams was the comedian who brought laughter to a generation. At midday, on 11 August 2014, Robin Williams was pronounced dead at his California home. This is Robin Williams, the life, the laughter, and the deep sorrow of the man who made the world smile.
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Michael George: LISTEN WITHOUT (0888751452718)
LP vinyl - George Michael byl britský popový a soulový zpěvák, skladatel a producent. George Michael (narozený 25. června 1963, East Finchley, Londýn, Anglie - zemřel 25. prosince 2016, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, Anglie) byl britský popový a soulový zpěvák, skladatel a producent. Rok vydání : 1990 (2. Album ) reedice 2017 Seznam stop LP 1 Strana A / Praying For Time / Freedom 90 / They Won #039;t Go When I Go / Something To Save / Cowboys And Angels / LP 1 Strana B / Waiting For That Day / Mothers Pride / Heal The Pain / Soul Free / Waiting (Reprise)
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The Life-Changing Power of Tarot - Georgia White
THIS IS NOT A BOOK ABOUT FORTUNE-TELLING.THIS IS A GUIDE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH.TikTok sensation Georgia White (@bundleofjoyyy) is a professional tarot reader and mindset coach who has garnered over 1 million followers for her insightful card readings.Her fresh perspective shifts the focus from traditional fortune-telling to transformative personal growth, demonstrating how Tarot can be a powerful tool to break out of unhelpful thought patterns, navigate challenges, and develop a growth mindset.Illustrated with stunning bespoke artwork for a contemporary take on the classic Rider Waite imagery, discover how each card reflects strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities.Whether you re a complete novice or seasoned practitioner, this book will teach you how to harness the wisdom of tarot for self-reflection, overcome any self-limiting beliefs, and above all, cultivate a more intentional life.
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The Wit and Charm of Emily in Paris - Mathilde Pineau - Valencienne
Since its release in 2020 Emily in Paris has received some criticism from journalists and Parisians for being ridiculously unrealistic...nevertheless, its global popularity has established it as a flagship Netflix show, which narrates most entertainingly the fairytale of Emily Cooper, a Millenial/Gen Z American in Paris, played by Lily Collins. One could say that Emily has the size and charm of Audrey Hepburn and the irreverent style of the girl from Chicago. The Emily in Paris series is a visual feast that unveils all the Parisian codes: must-see iconic sites, trendy “m’as-tu vu?” spots, haute couture and snobbery, and, of course, exquisite food! Aerial views, night shots of the City of Light, rooftops and café terraces place Paris as the central character along with Emily of course. Thanks to Paris, Emily’s life is about to bloom. She’ll take her Parisian sexual awakening and career development into her very own American hands! In this book, you will find the best quotes from the first three series, and the wit and charm will stylishly inspire you and make you smile. This is the perfect gift for any fans of the hit Netflix series!
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The Life of Those Left Behind - Matteo B. Bianchi, Michael F. Moore
When in 1999 30-year-old Matteo B. Bianchi published his debut novel - a scathing portrait of the sentimental education of a gay boy from Milan in the 1980s - the timing couldn t be worse: he had just lost S., the man he d lived with for 7 years, who one day, a few months after they broke up, decided to hang himself in their apartment. Matteo is the first to find the body, to scream without being able to scream. From that day a dark labyrinth ensnares him, a whirlpool of suffering, made up of contradictory feelings and constant bewilderment, which unites all the so-called survivors of the suicide of a loved one. Matteo seems to be the unhappy protagonist of a rare event as he feels a unique pain, perversely special. However, at the same time, even in the darkest days, the writer who lives in him starts taking notes. At first, they are just fragments, shards of an existence shattered into a thousand pieces, echoes of feelings alive like nerves that Matteo reports unabashedly on the page. Then, they slowly transform and, memory after memory, become a profound and intimate conversation with S. and the pain, between the temptation to let go and the desire to get back to life. Both radical and vulnerable, intimate and universal, The Life of Those Who Remain is a devastating but luminous novel about surviving the aftermath of trauma. Bianchi produces pages of excruciating beauty, recounting his journey to redemption, hope, and rebirth, and showing how, even in the depths of the most unspeakable pain, writing-his own, and also powerful works such as Joan Didion s The Year of Magical Thinking and Ocean Vuong s On Earth We re Briefly Gorgeous-can still save.
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A Still Life - Josie George
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BARBELLION PRIZE 2021 A manifesto for recalibrating DAILY MAIL I canâ ™t think of many books where the reader feels so passionately on the side of the narrator GUARDIAN A profound redefinition of the very idea of vitality FINANCIAL TIMESJosie George lives in a tiny terraced house in the urban West Midlands with her son. Since her early childhood, she has lived with the fluctuating and confusing challenge of disabling chronic illness. But Josieâ ™s world is surprising, intricate, dynamic. She has learned what to look for: the routines of her friends at the community centre; the neighbourhood birds in flight; the slow changes in the morning light, in her small garden, in her growing son, in herself.In January 2018, Josie sets out to tell the story of her still life, over the course of a year. As the seasons shift, and the tides of her body draw in and out, Josie begins to unfurl her history. And against a world which values progress and productivity above all else, Josie sets out a quietly radical alternative: to value and treasure life for life itself, with all its great and small miracles. Full of kindness, A Still Life will make you a better person CLARE MACKINTOSH A Still Life is joy-lit: vivid, lovestruck, hopeful and wise MELISSA HARRISON Josie George is the kind of writer I strive to be ... A tough, tender, beautiful book about existing in a body in the world ELLA RISBRIDGER Could not be more timely ... An immensely talented writer LINDA GRANT
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George, the Dragon and the Princess - Christopher Wormell
Far, far away over the high, high mountains in an old castle wall, in a tiny, tiny hole there lives a little mouse called George. He s very small and rather timid and he can be a bit clumsy too. In fact, poor George is so hopeless that he can t even make lunch without burning his cheese on toast!But when a huge and terrifying dragon attacks the castle, George springs into action! Because as fans of George and the Dragon know only too well, George has a very special talent . . .This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George and the Dragon. This is a charming children s tale from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.
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DK Super History George Washington and the American Revolution - DK
This series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum.DK Super History: George Washington and the American Revolution is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged 7-11 to explore the full picture of a key moment in history.Aligned with Englandâ ™s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about key historical moments. Embark on an educational journey and take a 360-degree look at George Washington s life and work, exploring his background and key people in his life, his role in important events and their influence on history.This history topic book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points.Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that help encourage reluctant learners.Vocabulary-building content covering all the key teaching points for various curricula. Find out all about George Washington, Founding Father and first president of the United States, and the key role he played in the American Revolution and the colonial bid for independence from Great Britain.With specially designed pages that build upon historical understanding and make complex events accessible to children, DK Super History: George Washington and the American Revolution is the ideal companion for history curricula. Transform learning with DK Super History, where history comes to life on each page.
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The Magic Cottage - James Herbert
Step inside The Magic Cottage, another chilling classic from the Master of Horror James Herbert.A cottage was found in the heart of the forest. It was charming, maybe a little run-down, but so peaceful â “ a magical haven for creativity and love. But the cottage had an alternative side â “ the bad magic. What happened there was horrendous beyond belief . . .
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Dune: The Battle of Corrin - Kevin James Anderson, Brian Herbert
The third and final book in the LEGENDS OF DUNE series, based on the vision of Frank Herbert. The trilogy follows the campaigns of the Butlerian Jihad, the great war against the thinking machines.
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1963 (Exploring Civil Rights: The Movement) - Angela Shante
Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The year 1963 brought both violence and a speech that resonates today. In June, two Black students were blocked from registering for classes at the University of Alabama. Civil rights leaders responded with a historic protest. In August, 250,000 people gathered for the March on Washington as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his I Have a Dream speech. The following month, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan killed four girls at a church in Alabama. The extent of racism and discrimination was finally laid bare, as public sentiment for the movement swelled and change now seemed inevitable.ABOUT THE SERIES: The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movement-from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Voting Rights Act. The contributions of key activists, including Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Barbara Nash, and Malcolm X, are part of the narrative. Demonstrations of passive resistance and legal challenges were often met with bloodshed and violence against Black Americans fighting to end segregation and discrimination. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law ultimately produced legislation affirming that every American should have the same constitutional rights, regardless of color, race, or gender.With stunning photographs throughout and rich back matter, each book focuses on a specific year and chronologically follows the detailed events that occurred and the changes that took place.
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1963 (Exploring Civil Rights: The Movement)
Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The year 1963 brought both violence and a speech that resonates today. In June, two Black students were blocked from registering for classes at the University of Alabama. Civil rights leaders responded with a historic protest. In August, 250,000 people gathered for the March on Washington as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his â œI Have a Dreamâ speech. The following month, a bomb planted by the Ku Klux Klan killed four girls at a church in Alabama. The extent of racism and discrimination was finally laid bare, as public sentiment for the movement swelled and change now seemed inevitable.ABOUT THE SERIES: The years from 1955 to 1965 are at the heart of the civil rights movementâ ”from the Montgomery bus boycott to the Voting Rights Act. The contributions of key activists, including Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Barbara Nash, and Malcolm X, are part of the narrative. Demonstrations of passive resistance and legal challenges were often met with bloodshed and violence against Black Americans fighting to end segregation and discrimination. Yet the courage of those yearning for equal opportunities under the law ultimately produced legislation affirming that every American should have the same constitutional rights, regardless of color, race, or gender.With stunning photographs throughout and rich back matter, each book focuses on a specific year and chronologically follows the detailed events that occurred and the changes that took place.
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Curious George and the Dinosaur - Margret and H.A. Rey
Curious Georgeâ ™s chaotic adventures continue when the inquisitive monkey goes on a trip to the museum in this young, fun picture book.George joins a school trip to the museum but his attention wanes when he visits the rock exhibits. George wanders off and finds a dinosaur skeleton in the next room. The temptation to climb to the top is too much for him and when George is found, everyone becomes curious about dinosaurs!
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George and the Ship of Time - Lucy Hawkingová
When George finds a way to escape the spacecraft Artemis, where he has been trapped, he is overjoyed. Surely now he can return to Earth. But when George touches down, he knows immediately that something is wrong. Thereâ ™s a barren wasteland where his home town used to be, intelligent robots roam the streets, and no one will talk to George about the Earth that he used to know. With the help of an unexpected new friend, can George find out what â “ or who â “ is behind this terrible new world, before itâ ™s too late?
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George and the Mini Dragon (PB) - Webster George, Helen Harvey
George s classmates have pets, but George s parents are not pet lovers. On his birthday, George decides to wish for a pet Labrador,but at the last minute he changes his mind... When George findsa dragon in his garden, he realizes his wish has come true, butthis dragon has a mind of its own. Can George and his friends keepLava a secret together?
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Van Gogh: His Life and Works in 500 Images - Michael Howard
This comprehensive new book is an essential volume for anyone who wants to learn more about this intriguing artist, and to survey their greatest works in one beautfully illustrated collection. • An expert and comprehensive reference book on the life and works of influential Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh • A fascinating exploration of the artist’s personal life, travels, artistic influences and historical context • Surveys all of Van Gogh’s significant works from his early years up until his suicide in 1890 at the age of 37 • Includes a gallery of individual works with in-depth analysis and explanations, beautifully illustrated with more than 500 images The first half of this fascinating book contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh’s life, including his background, early career, influences and relationships. Beginning with his birth in 1853, it details his childhood, family life, education and work-life before he began painting in 1880. The second half of the book comprises an illustrated and comprehensive gallery, presenting over 280 representations of his significant works, from his early sketches and paintings to the hugely famous Sunflowers, Irises and The Starry Night. These superb reproductions are accompanied by thorough analysis within the context of Van Gogh’s life and technique About the Author: Michael Howard is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Art and Design at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is also a practising artist and has exhibited at the Royal Academy, Duke’s Oak Gallery, New York Art Fair and the Manchester Metropolitan University. His previous books include The Treasures of Monet (Musee Marmatton).
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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne - Emily Critchley
*LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR*A dark, captivating novel of family secrets, desperate ambition and the deepest betrayal.TO BECOME ONE OF THEM, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES...1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can #39;t believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall.At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family #39;s faded grandeur, and above all by Violet #39;s beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house #39;s grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren #39;t quite what she thought they were. And if she #39;s to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . . #39;An evocative mystery . . . atmospheric and gripping. An ideal read for winter days #39; Good Housekeeping #39;A stern boarding school, a dilapidated country mansion and an old-fashioned asylum are the gloomily atmospheric settings for a gothic-tinged story that explores the troubled minds and volatile emotions of the Claybourne sisters and their erstwhile friend, the impressionable Gillian Larking in 1930s England . . . Taut, tense and melancholy, it #39;s a brilliant claustrophobic study of gaslighting and manipulation, as a family #39;s ambitions overwhelm their better impulses #39; Daily Mail #39;Atmospheric and chilling, this is one to curl up with #39; Heat Magazine, Book of the Week #39;Pulls the reader into its dark depths like quicksand. I couldn #39;t put it down #39; Hester Musson, author of THE BEHOLDERS #39;Utterly spellbinding. Atmospheric and full of secrets waiting to be untangled #39; Louise Hare #39;Dark, chilling and tightly plotted, this is the perfect read for a winter #39;s night #39; Sarah Clegg, author of THE DEAD OF WINTER #39;A moving tale of class, duplicity and the irreversible consequences of betraying a friendship. I devoured this wonderful book #39; Jo Leevers, author of THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU #39;With shades of Sarah Waters and The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, this is a riveting story about sisters, secrets and the lengths people will go to fit in with others. I raced through it because I struggled to put it down! #39; Caroline Bishop, author of THE LOST CHAPTER #39; #39;Stunning . . . a dark and immersive plot that becomes more gripping and sinister with every turn of the page #39; Louise Douglas, author of THE HOUSE BY THE SEA #39;An evocative, gothic treat, cleverly crafted. Emily #39;s writing is exceptionally transporting. I read page after page of escalating tension with my heart in my mouth. A dark and delicious tale #39; Amanda Geard, author of THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE
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Peppa Pig: George and the Dinosaur - Peppa Pig
All George and his friends want to do is play with dinosaurs.So, when Mummy Pig and Miss Rabbit take them to hunt for dinosaur fossils at the beach they know it s going to be the best day ever!But no one expects George to find an entire dinosaur hidden in the rocks- George is a proper dinosaur expert!
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The Undoing of Violet Claybourne - Emily Critchley
*LONGLISTED FOR THE CWA DAGGER AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR*A dark, captivating novel of family secrets, desperate ambition and the deepest betrayal.TO BECOME ONE OF THEM, SHE WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES...1938. Gillian Larking is used to blending in and going unnoticed, until she is befriended by her new roommate at boarding school, the vibrant and spirited Violet Claybourne. As the Christmas holidays approach, Gilly can #39;t believe her luck when Violet invites her to spend them at her home, the crumbling Thornleigh Hall.At Thornleigh, Gilly is dazzled by the family #39;s faded grandeur, and above all by Violet #39;s beguiling older sisters who seem to accept her as one of their own. But following a terrible incident in the house #39;s grounds, Gilly begins to realise the Claybourne sisters aren #39;t quite what she thought they were. And if she #39;s to survive in their world, she may have to become just like them . . . #39;An evocative mystery . . . atmospheric and gripping. An ideal read for winter days #39; Good Housekeeping #39;A stern boarding school, a dilapidated country mansion and an old-fashioned asylum are the gloomily atmospheric settings for a gothic-tinged story that explores the troubled minds and volatile emotions of the Claybourne sisters and their erstwhile friend, the impressionable Gillian Larking in 1930s England . . . Taut, tense and melancholy, it #39;s a brilliant claustrophobic study of gaslighting and manipulation, as a family #39;s ambitions overwhelm their better impulses #39; Daily Mail #39;Atmospheric and chilling, this is one to curl up with #39; Heat Magazine, Book of the Week #39;Pulls the reader into its dark depths like quicksand. I couldn #39;t put it down #39; Hester Musson, author of THE BEHOLDERS #39;Utterly spellbinding. Atmospheric and full of secrets waiting to be untangled #39; Louise Hare #39;Dark, chilling and tightly plotted, this is the perfect read for a winter #39;s night #39; Sarah Clegg, author of THE DEAD OF WINTER #39;A moving tale of class, duplicity and the irreversible consequences of betraying a friendship. I devoured this wonderful book #39; Jo Leevers, author of THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU #39;With shades of Sarah Waters and The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, this is a riveting story about sisters, secrets and the lengths people will go to fit in with others. I raced through it because I struggled to put it down! #39; Caroline Bishop, author of THE LOST CHAPTER #39; #39;Stunning . . . a dark and immersive plot that becomes more gripping and sinister with every turn of the page #39; Louise Douglas, author of THE HOUSE BY THE SEA #39;An evocative, gothic treat, cleverly crafted. Emily #39;s writing is exceptionally transporting. I read page after page of escalating tension with my heart in my mouth. A dark and delicious tale #39; Amanda Geard, author of THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE
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George Hudson: The Railway King - Matthew Wells
George Hudson was the greatest British railway entrepreneur of the 19th century. In 1848, he controlled over 1,000 miles of railway and, when it came to railway promotion, it seemed he could do no wrong. However, in early 1849 it came to light that some of his business methods had been less than ethical and he was forced to relinquish the chairmanship of each of his companies. His fall from grace was spectacular and his detractors, of whom there were many, were quick to denounce him as a fraudster, a charlatan and a crook. Even today, when the name George Hudson is mentioned, these same insults are often levelled at him. This new biography takes a fresh look at Hudsonâ ™s extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings as a farmerâ ™s boy, to becoming Lord Mayor of York before catching the railway bug. He was MP for Sunderland between 1845 and 1859\. After his fall from grace, Hudson endured a 20-year court battle with the York and North Midland Railway (subsequently the North Eastern Railway) for outstanding debts. Hudson made many mistakes in creating his railway empire, but did he deserve all the vitriol that still accompanies his reputation? In seeking to answer this question, Matthew Wells looks at the evidence, including what was said about Hudson during his lifetime and what Hudson himself had to say about the actions he took.
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The Breakup Tour - Emily Wibberley
If The Breakup Tour was a song, it would be Long Live by Taylor Swift . . .at once sweet and angsty . . .The perfect read for everyone who wants to relive the spectacular summer of The Eras Tour! So much fun! - Ali HazelwoodRiley Wynn went from a promising singer-songwriter to a superstar overnight, thanks to her breakup song concept album and its unforgettable lead single. When Riley s ex-husband claims the hit song is about him, she does something she hasn t in ten years and calls Max Harcourt, her college boyfriend, and the real inspiration for the song of the summer. Max hasn t spoken to Riley since their relationship ended.He s content with managing the retirement home his family owns, but it s not the life he dreamed of filled with music. When Riley asks him to go public as her song-writing muse, he agrees on one condition: he ll join her in her band on tour. As they perform across the country, Max and Riley start to realize that while they hit some wrong notes in the past, their future could hold incredible things.And their rekindled relationship will either last forever or go down in flames. From the authors of the The Roughest Draft and Do I Know You?, Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka bring a new romance all about second chances with The Breakup Tour.
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The World Is Your Dumpling - Emily Roz
The debut cookbook from Emily Roz, AKA @myriadrecipes â “ a joyful celebration of the diverse flavours and textures of delicious, delectable dumplings!Fluffy, crispy, steamy, tasty, spicy, creamy, puffy, crunchy â “ however you like them, thereâ ™s no denying that everybody loves dumplings!Thereâ ™s barely a food culture in the world that doesnâ ™t celebrate dumplings â “ and for good reason. This book is a joyful celebration of the diverse flavours and textures offered by these magical little parcels, packed full of recipes that take inspiration from across the globe, while showing you how simple they are to make at home.With chapters ranging from quick dishes using ready-made dumplings to wrappers and fillings made from scratch, this book has something for everyone. Easy to make and even easier to eat, these nourishing bundles of deliciousness â “ from cheese-filled pierogi-style dumplings, to feta, mint and spinach pockets, to speedy laksa-style dumpling noodle soup â “ can be enjoyed by anyone, any time. So, whether youâ ™re looking for a speedy lunch, tasty batches to fill the freezer or a fun way to spend an evening with friends, The World Is Your Dumpling has got you covered.
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Mars. Photographs from the NASA Archives - Nikki Giovanni, Emily Lakdawalla, Rob Manning, Margaret Weitekamp, James L. Green
Early astronomers, drawn to Mars s fiery glow in the night sky, named the planet after their god of war. In the centuries since, Mars has captivated humankind as a source of endless speculation and a beacon of hope for its potential habitability. Through six decades of NASA’s pioneering research missions, the mysteries of the red planet have been gradually uncovered, revealing a world not so unlike our own that likely once supported life.See the earliest close-up images of Mars taken by the Mariner 4 spacecraft in 1965—the first ever captured of another planet—along with historical illustrations from an era when curiosity outpaced scientific progress. Science and art collide as NASA’s later orbiter missions capture aerial views of ancient riverbeds, polar ice caps, dust storms, vast canyons, and towering volcanoes in an endlessly varied landscape. As they traverse Mars’s rugged surface, NASA’s rovers have operated as mechanical extensions of humankind for the past 25 years, drilling holes, searching for traces of water, and marveling at mountain ranges and panoramic sunsets.Through hundreds of cutting-edge photographs from NASA s extensive archives, we join their scientists in the ongoing quest to better understand Mars. Essays by NASA’s former Chief Scientist James L. Green and JPL Chief Engineer Rob Manning provide an in-depth look at the history of Martian exploration and the challenges of preparing for these groundbreaking missions. Captions by planetary scientist Emily Lakdawalla skillfully illuminate each image s content and technical context, and a foreword by renowned poet Nikki Giovanni and an introduction by curator Margaret A. Weitekamp reflect on Mars’s significance in our cultural imagination.From a distant enigma to a tangible frontier whose every grain of sand we can now observe, this volume celebrates the extraordinary progress NASA has made, bringing us closer than ever to understanding our neighboring world.
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When the Museum is Closed - Yagi Emi
A quirky, joyful queer love story about a lonely museum worker who falls in love with a statue of Venus, from the author of cult hit Diary of a VoidRika Horauchiâ ™s new part-time job is to converse with a statue of Venus â “ in Latin â “ every Monday, when the museum is closed.Initially reluctant, Rika starts to enjoy her strange new job. Recommended by her old university professor for her exemplary language skills, Rika leads an otherwise unassuming life, working the rest of the week in a frozen-food warehouse. As Venus comes to life in the quiet of the museum, they talk about everything. Venus opens up new worlds for Rika, both intellectually and emotionally. They soon fall in love. But when the museumâ ™s curator, Hashibami, makes it clear he wants to keep Venus for himself, what will Rika do?When the Museum is Closed is by turns charming, funny and surprising, a surreal take on our most real emotions and concerns: love, loneliness, freedom, perceptions of beauty and how women are seen in society. A joyful queer love story, this fresh and original new novel confirms Emi Yagi as one of the most exciting Japanese writers published in English today.Translated by Yuki TejimaPraise for Diary of a Voidâ ˜Incredibly thought-provoking... youâ ˜ll love Yagiâ ˜s writingâ ˜ STYLISTâ ˜A subversive, surreal read that will strike a cordâ ˜ REDâ ˜Endlessly strange, funny and meaningfulâ ˜ GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGâ ˜A book that reflects on life, solitude and what it means to be a womanâ ˜ FINANCIAL TIMES
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Barney the Horse and Other Tales from the Farm - Michael Morpurgo
A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees â “ full of friendship and adventure, and perfect to read together Full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city childâ ™s week on the farm.Join in the daring rescue of a lost lamb, meet a boy who saves a family of swallows, and discover how Barney the horse forever changes the life of the girl who looks after him.From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder of the charity Farms for City Children, and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, this charming story collection for young readers celebrates the countryside and the way its landscape and animals can leave an impression on a childâ ™s heart forever.
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Selected Works of the Bronte Sisters - Anne Brontëová, Emily Brontëová, Charlotte Brontë
The literary masterpieces of the three Brontë sisters in one volume: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.This handsome leather-bound edition includes the most acclaimed novels of each of the Brontë sisters: Charlotte’s Jane Eyre, Emily’s Wuthering Heights, and Anne’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Originally published under male pseudonyms in the 1840s, these three novels later helped give rise to the feminist literary movement of the late nineteenth century, in which women’s perspectives became more accepted by the mainstream reading public. A scholarly introduction provides an overview of the sisters’ childhood in northern England, their literary influences, and their enduring legacy.
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The Last Days of Ernest Shackleton - Nicholas Reardon, George Ross
The Last Days of Ernest Shackleton, is a unique and fully illustrated account of Shackleton s death and burial in South Georgia from the personal point of view of a seaman on the Quest Expedition by the name of George Ross.
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The Purpose Driven Life - Rick Warren
Discover and fulfill your God-given purpose by joining the more than thirty-five million others who have embarked on a spiritual journey that started with this #1 New York Times bestselling book by Pastor Rick Warren.Before you were born, God knew what your life had in store for you. His hope for you is to discover the life he created just for you--both here on earth, and forever in eternity. Let Rick Warren guide you as you learn to live out your true purpose.The Purpose Driven Life is more than a book; it s a road map for your spiritual journey. Combining thoughtful verses from Scripture with timely stories and perspectives from Warren s own life, The Purpose Driven Life will help you discover the answer to one of life s most important questions: What on earth am I here for?Throughout The Purpose Driven Life, Warren will teach you to spend time getting to know yourself and your creator in order to live your life to the fullest. Unlocking your true purpose will also reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most importantly, prepare you for eternity.Designed to be read over the course of forty-two days, The Purpose Driven Life will help you see the big picture, giving you a fresh perspective on the way that the pieces of your life fit together. Every chapter of The Purpose Driven Life provides a daily meditation and practical steps to help you uncover and live out your purpose, starting with exploring three essential questions:The Question of Existence: Why am I alive?The Question of Significance: Does my life matter?The Question of Purpose: What on earth am I here for?Each copy of The Purpose Driven Life also includes thoughtful discussion questions, audio Bible studies that go along with every chapter, and access to a supportive online community, giving you the opportunity to dive even deeper into each life-changing lesson.
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Selected Poems - Zbigniew Herbert
Published for the centenary of his birth, a gathering of lucid, intensely lyrical poetry from one of the twentieth century’s pre-eminent literary voicesbe courageous when reason fails you be courageousin the final reckoning it is the only thing that countsZbigniew Herbert was one of the best-known and most-translated poets of post-war Poland, opposed alike to Communism, Fascism, nationalism and the Church, yet moved, throughout his work, by ‘a powerful sense of right and wrong without a corresponding belief in a system’ (New York Times).His is a poetry of compression, lucidity and profound humanity. The universe he conjures is deeply informed not only by his own time, but by history – by that of the Medieval Mediterranean and Central Europe, as much as of the Classical world – and by a taste for historical and philosophical paradox. In the early and middle works, the figure of the trickster never seems far from view. Throughout, Herbert asks questions about the nature and needs of sentient beings. His desire, always, is to ‘touch the essence’: to get to the heart of life.Selected with an introduction and afterword by J. M. Coetzee and Alissa Valles, this outstanding gathering from the full range of Herbert’s poetic output invites readers to experience the beauty and profundity of a remarkable body of work.
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Michael the Great Globetrotting Sausage Dog - Terrie Chilvers
Michael and Stanley are embarking on the race of a lifetime as they compete to win the TV show, Chase Around the World! Michael is determined to get his paws on the glitter-globe trophy. But with Stanley Big Dog intent on having fun, can they come out on top?
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The Confessions of Young Nero - Margaret George
In the Roman Empire no one is safe from the sting of betrayal: man, woman - or child.As a boy, Nero #39;s royal heritage becomes a threat to his very life, first when the mad emperor Caligula tries to drown him, then when his great aunt attempts to secure her own son #39;s inheritance. Faced with shocking acts of treachery, young Nero is dealt a harsh lesson: it is better to be cruel than dead.While Nero idealizes the artistic and athletic principles of Greece, his very survival rests on his ability to navigate the sea of vipers that is Rome. Most lethal of all is his own mother, Agrippina, whose only goal is to control the empire. But as her machinations earn her son a title he is both tempted and terrified to assume, Nero #39;s determination to escape her thrall will shape him into the man he was fated to become - an Emperor who became legendary.With impeccable research and captivating prose, The Confessions of Young Nero by Margaret George is the story of a boy #39;s ruthless ascension to the throne. From innocent youth to infamous ruler, his is an epic tale of the lengths to which man will go in the ultimate quest for power and survival.
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The Life Changing Magic of Chess - Maurice Ashley
Chess is a bit like doing magic.The pieces come alive and you re the magician.You get to move them where you like, within the rules of the game.Cool, huh? So let me take you back to the very beginning and show you how it s done...Discover why the world s first Black Grandmaster Maurice Ashley thinks that chess is one of the best skills in life. Follow him on a journey from the Bronx to a world stage where he has taught thousands of young people the life philosophies of the game.Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.This practical biographical handbook for readers 6+ offers:-A child-friendly, joy-filled introduction to the game of chess-Inspirational words and advice from the first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley-Step-by-step instructions on how to play the game of chess-Explanatory pictures of basic and advanced chess skillsWith fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Denis Angelov, and in the words of Maurice Ashley, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life s passion.This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.More in the SeriesThe Life-changing Magic of Chess is part of the Life-changing Magic series, beginner s guides to skills that bring joy, written by real-life heroes who made them their passion. Complete the series with Olympic medalist Sky Brown in The Life-changing Magic of Skateboarding, world famous musician Nandi Bushell in The Life-changing Magic of Baking, and social media sensation baker Joy Wilson in The Life-changing Magic of Baking.
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The Life of Herod the Great - Zora Neale Hurston
The Life of Herod The Great â “ like Hurston herself â “ is a masterpiece, a miracle, and a marvel. In other words, treasure for the whole world Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage*In the 1950s Zora Neale Hurston penned a historical novel reconsidering the life of one of the most well-known biblical figures, Herod the Great. That novel was never published in Hurston s lifetime. Now for the first time, it is brought to glorious life with commentary from scholar Deborah G. Plant.Far from his villainous portrayal in the New Testament, Hurston casts Herod as a forerunner of Christ, a beloved king who enriched Jewish culture and brought prosperity and peace to Judea. An intimate of both Marc Antony and Julius Caesar, the Judean king lived in a time of war and imperial expansion that was rife with political assassinations and bribery, as the old world gave way to the new.By bringing this complex, compelling and oft misunderstood leader into shining focus, The Life of Herod the Great invites the reader to reassess history and the world as they know it. What was in Herodâ ™s time is and will be again. Zora Neale Hurstonâ ™s never-before-published novel is a lantern of understanding that might be held up to the present or the future, and nothing short of a masterpiece.A never-before-published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great â “ not the demon the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of adventure.*Praise for Zora Neale Hurston: Zora Neale was a knockout in her life MAYA ANGELOU Their Eyes Were Watching God is one of the very greatest American novels of the 20th century. It is so lyrical it should be sentimental; it is so passionate it should be overwrought, but it is instead a rigorous, convincing and dazzling piece of prose, as emotionally satisfying as it is impressive. There is no novel I love more ZADIE SMITH To the last page that fills the soul with tears, Hurston s novel delivers. To me, it is also a welcome reminder that books are democratic, subversive and life-changing THE TIMES
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The Bronte Sisters - Anne Brontëová, Emily Brontëová, Charlotte Brontë
The Bronte family was a literary phenomenon unequalled before or since. Both Charlotte s Jane Eyre and Emily s Wuthering Heights have won lofty places in the pantheon and stirred the romantic sensibilities of generations of readers. This title unites these two favourites.
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The E-Myth Revisited - Michael E. Gerber
E-Myth \ #39;e-, #39;mith\ n 1: the entrepreneurial myth: the myth that most people who start small businesses are entrepreneurs 2: the fatal assumption that an individual who understands the technical work of a business can successfully run a business that does that technical workVoted #1 business book by Inc. 500 CEOs.An instant classic, this revised and updated edition of the phenomenal bestseller dispels the myths about starting your own business. Small business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber, with sharp insight gained from years of experience, points out how common assumptions, expectations, and even technical expertise can get in the way of running a successful business.Gerber walks you through the steps in the life of a business—from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature entrepreneurial perspective: the guiding light of all businesses that succeed—and shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business, whether or not it is a franchise. Most importantly, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business.The E-Myth Revisited will help you grow your business in a productive, assured way.
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The Comfort Crisis - Michael Easter
In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. Easter’s journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA’s top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who’s found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding thirty-three-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more. Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself.
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The Life of Plants - Emanuele Coccia
We barely talk about them and seldom know their names. Philosophy has always overlooked them; even biology considers them as mere decoration on the tree of life. And yet plants give life to the Earth: they produce the atmosphere that surrounds us, they are the origin of the oxygen that animates us. Plants embody the most direct, elementary connection that life can establish with the world. In this highly original book, Emanuele Coccia argues that, as the very creator of atmosphere, plants occupy the fundamental position from which we should analyze all elements of life. From this standpoint, we can no longer perceive the world as a simple collection of objects or as a universal space containing all things, but as the site of a veritable metaphysical mixture. Since our atmosphere is rendered possible through plants alone, life only perpetuates itself through the very circle of consumption undertaken by plants. In other words, life exists only insofar as it consumes other life, removing any moral or ethical considerations from the equation. In contrast to trends of thought that discuss nature and the cosmos in general terms, Coccia⠙s account brings the infinitely small together with the infinitely big, offering a radical redefinition of the place of humanity within the realm of life.
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The Life Changing Magic of Skateboarding - Sky Brown
Let me tell you a secret: skateboarding is magic.I don t mean you have to be a magician to do it.In fact, anyone can skateboard.I m going to show you exactly how I do it, why I do it and what I love most about it.So come with me...Learn how Sky Brown, the youngest person to win a medal in skateboarding at the Olympics, fell in love with the sport. Then, she ll share how to skateboard - from flip tricks and grab tricks to air tricks and slide tricks - and offers insider tips and sage advice for young fans around the world.Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.This practical biographical handbook for readers 6+ features:-A joy-filled introduction to the sport of skateboarding-Words by world renowned skateboarding sensation, Sky Brown-Step-by-step instructions-Explanatory illustrations of basic and advanced skateboarding tricksWith fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Shaw Davidson, and in the words of Sky Brown herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life s passion.This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.More in the SeriesThe Life-changing Magic of Skateboarding is part of the Life-changing Magic series, beginner s guides to skills that bring joy, written by real-life heroes who made them their passion. Complete the series with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley in The Life-changing Magic of Chess, world famous musician Nandi Bushell in The Life-changing Magic of Baking, and social media sensation baker Joy Wilson in The Life-changing Magic of Baking.
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The Book of Two Ways: The stunning bestseller about life, death and missed opportunities - Jodi Picoultová
Order Jodi Picoult s stunning new novel about life, death, and missed opportunities. THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A writer the world should be reading right now. IndependentWho would you be, if you hadn t turned out to be the person you are now? Dawn is a death doula, and spends her life helping people make the final transition peacefully. But when the plane she s on plummets, she finds herself thinking not of the perfect life she has, but the life she was forced to abandon fifteen years ago - when she left behind a career in Egyptology, and a man she loved. Against the odds, she survives, and the airline offers her a ticket to wherever she needs to get to - but the answer to that question suddenly seems uncertain. As the path of her life forks in two very different directions, Dawn must confront questions she s never truly asked: what does a well-lived life look like? What do we leave behind when we go? And do we make our choices, or do our choices make us?Two possible futures. One impossible choice. ---------------------------------------------------------------- It is hard to exaggerate how well Picoult writes. Financial Times A matchless talent for hitting emotional notes. Irish Times A wise, cerebral, propulsive adventure . . . eruditely spans the worlds of Egyptology, university physics and end-of-life care, while never losing sight of its high-stakes human story . . . a captivatingly immersive, multilayered, painstakingly researched and impressively realised exploration of deeply human geographies. The Sunday Times This complex, time-shifting romance combines moral hazard with Wuthering Heights echoes and degree-level Egyptology. And there aren t many books you can say that about. Daily Mail MAD HONEY, the stunning and compelling Sunday Times bestseller by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan is available now.
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The Life Changing Magic of Baking - Joy Wilson
A beginner s guide to baking, with secrets from beloved baker Joy Wilson.Let me tell you a secret: baking is magic. I don t mean that you have to be a magician to do it. Let me show you how I bake, so you can find the magic in it, too... Learn how Joy Wilson, the social media sensation baker and cookbook author, grew up watching her parents bake and took chocolate chip cookies to her first job interview. She shares how she bakes - from creaming butter and sugar, to greasing a pan, icing and adding rainbow sprinkles - and offers insider tips and sage advice for young fans around the world. Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.This practical biographical handbook is perfect for children aged 6+· This book is a joy-filled introduction to baking· Written by baking sensation and social media star Joy Wilson· Includes step-by-step instructions on techniques like creaming, icing and mixing· Includes a recipe for Happy Every Day cake from Joy herselfWith warm, engaging illustrations from Tatiana Kamshilina, and in the words of Joy Wilson herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life s passion. This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.More in the SeriesThe Life-changing Magic of Baking is part of the Life-changing Magic series, beginner s guides to skills that bring joy, written by real-life heroes who made them their passion. Complete the series with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley in The Life-changing Magic of Chess, world champion Sky Brown in The Life-changing Magic of Skateboarding, and drumming sensation Nandi Bushell in The Life-changing Magic of Drumming.
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Sociology Themes and Perspectives - Martin Holborn, Michael Haralambos
Level: A-level, undergraduateSubject: SociologyThemes and Perspectives is your essential A-level and undergraduate sociology guide. Itâ ™s fully updated to match the latest sociology teaching, research and developments to support your learning about sociology today.Brought to you by a team of experts, Collins Sociology Themes and Perspectives is written by Michael Haralambos and Martin Holborn and has supported over one million sociology students worldwide.Build your understanding through clear and comprehensive explanations and apply your knowledge with contextualised examples and research. Stay relevant with the most up-to-date developments, empirical studies and theories while consolidating your learning with quick-reference conclusions and summaries at the end of each chapter. Bring sociology alive with full-colour explanations and photos.New topics covered in this sociology book include globalisation, the Arab Spring, the possible decline of US power, UK Coalition policies, environmental sociology, new media, the financial crash and recession, network society, crime and deviance sociology, victimology â “ and many more! For additional resources, try the Haralambos and Holborn AQA A-level Sociology Themes and Perspectives Year 1 and AS (9780008242770) and Year 2 (9780008242787) sociology textbooks written specifically for the 2015 AQA specification.Contents:â ¢ Chapter 1: Stratification, class and inequalityâ ¢ Chapter 2: Sex and genderâ ¢ Chapter 3: â ˜Raceâ ™, ethnicity and nationalityâ ¢ Chapter 4: Poverty, social exclusion and the welfare stateâ ¢ Chapter 5: Health, medicine and the bodyâ ¢ Chapter 6: Crime and devianceâ ¢ Chapter 7: Religionâ ¢ Chapter 8: Families, households and personal lifeâ ¢ Chapter 9: Power, politics and the stateâ ¢ Chapter 10: Educationâ ¢ Chapter 11: Culture, socialisation and identityâ ¢ Chapter 12: The mass mediaâ ¢ Chapter 13: Age and the life courseâ ¢ Chapter 14: Methodologyâ ¢ Chapter 15: Sociological theory
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George and the Dragon - Christopher Wormell
Far, far away in the high, high mountains in a deep, deep valley in a dark, dark cave - there lived a mighty dragon. He was an awesome and frightening creature, terrorising whole armies, destroying castles, demolishing forests and kidnapping princesses. But this mighty dragon had a deep, dark secret. . . .Uncover a charming tale of adventure, a dragon, and an unlikely hero. Told with gentle humour and mesmerising illustrations, this is a picture book to enchant and delight. This stunning new edition is perfect for new readers, as well as fans of George, the Dragon and the Princess. This much-loved classic tale comes from the exceptional storyteller and illustrator, Chris Wormell.
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