going to meet the man james baldwin

‘Everyone’s life begins on a level where races, armies, and churches stop. And yet everyone’s life is always shaped by races, churches, and armies’ In these eight extraordinary stories of love, conflict, desperation and fear, James Baldwin shows people trapped by the roles they must play in society, and those who try and escape them. From the child in ‘The Rockpile’ whose God-fearing father will not forgive his illegitimacy, to the adolescent who hides his sexuality from his community in ‘The Outing’, and from the down-and-out jazz pianist recovering from addiction in ‘Sonny’s Blues’ to the chilling initiation of a racist in ‘Going to Meet the Man’, these tales, first published in 1965, explore the subtle and profound wounds that discrimination leaves – both in its victims and its perpetrators.

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Kniha - autor Julia Quinn, 384 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná The fifth of Julia Quinn's bestselling and beloved Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. This is the story of Eloise Bridgerton . . . My dear Miss Bridgerton, We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. Forgive me if I am too bold, but I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking, and wondering, and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while...

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My dear Miss Bridgerton,We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife.Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn t marry a man she had never met! But before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match.Except . . . he wasn t. Her perfect husband wouldn t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away. Could this imperfect man be perfect for her?

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James Baldwin was born for truth. It called upon him to tell it on the mountains, to preach it in Harlem, to sing it on the Left Bank in Paris. . . . He was a giant.  — Maya AngelouThis collectible edition celebrates James Baldwin’s 100th-year anniversary, delving into his years in France and SwitzerlandOriginally published in Notes of a Native Son, the essays, Encounter on the Seine: Black Meets Brown, A Question of Identity, Equal in Paris, and Stranger in the Village will appeal to readers interested in Baldwin s observations as a Black man overseas.During his transformative time in Europe, Baldwin uncovers what it means to be American, immersing the reader in his life as a foreigner, his troubling encounter with a Parisian prison, and his unprecedented arrival to a tiny Swiss village.This final collection in the Baldwin centennial anniversary series raises issues of identity, belonging, nationhood, and race within a global context. Encounter on the Seine: Essays showcases Baldwin’s strengths as a storyteller, revealing how his years in Paris transformed his understanding of American identity.

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In this deeply personal book, Baldwin reflects on the experiences that shaped him as a writer and activist: from his childhood in Harlem to the deaths Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Exploring the visceral reality of life in the American South as well as Baldwin’s impressions of London, Paris and Hamburg, No Name in the Street grapples with the failed promises of global liberation movements in fearless, candid prose. Timeless, tender and profound, Baldwin’s searing narrative contains the multiplicities of what it means to be Black in America and, indeed, around the world.

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James Baldwin s electrifying first novel. I had to deal with what hurt me most. I had to deal with my father. Drawing on James Baldwin s own boyhood in a religious community in 1930s Harlem, his first novel tells the story of young Johnny Grimes. Johnny is destined to become a preacher like his father, Gabriel, at the Temple of the Fire Baptized, where the church swells with song and it is as if the Holy Ghost were riding on the air . But he feels only scalding hatred for Gabriel, whose fear and fanaticism lead him to abuse his family. Johnny vows that, for him, things will be different. This blazing tale is full of passion and guilt, of secret sinners and prayers singing on the wind. His prose hit me, almost winding me with its intensity. I d never read a novel that described loneliness and desire with such burning eloquence Douglas Field, Guardian A beautiful, enduring, spirtual song of a novel Andrew O Hagan

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A homesick hero, a pair of friendly rivals, a triumphant bridegroom, and a golden maiden populate the pages of this treasury, a collection of awe-inspiring stories from Finnish mythology. Assembled by educator James Baldwin, a specialist in adapting ancient narratives into captivating prose, these 38 entrancing tales are drawn from the oral traditions of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala.The Kalevala spans many ages, from the beginning of the earth to the remote past, long before its legends were sung and chanted in humble homes and grand palaces alike. Its tales of heroes and gods center on the fate of a sampo, a highly prized and jealously guarded magical artifact. J. R. R. Tolkien was much influenced by this fantasy cycle of the Far North, and readers of all ages continue to fall under its spell. This edition of the beloved classic features four magnificent illustrations by N. C. Wyeth.

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In September of 1890, the academic year begins at the Carlisle school - a military-style boarding school for Indians run by Captain Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt s motto, Kill the Indian, Save the Man is enforced in the classroom as well as the dorm rooms: speak English, forget your own language and customs, learn to be white. While the students navigate survival, they hear rumours of a sweeping tribal lands reservations in the west - the ghost dance, whereby desperate Native Americans engaged in frenzied dancing and chanting hoping it will cause the buffalo to return, the Indian dead to rise, and the white people to disappear. Local whites panic, and the government sends in troops to keep the reservations under control. When legendary medicine man Sitting Bull is killed by native police working for the government troops, each Carlisle resident is faced with the question: Whose side are you on? And what will you risk to gain your freedom?

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In September of 1890, the academic year begins at the Carlisle School, a military-style boarding school for Indians in Pennsylvania, founded and run by Captain Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt considers himself a champion of Native Americans. His motto, To save the man, we must kill the Indian, is severely enforced in both classroom and dormitory: Speak only English, forget your own language and customs, learn to be white. As the young students navigate surviving the school, they begin to hear rumours of a ghost dance amongst the tribes of the west - a ceremonial dance aimed at restoring the Native People to power, and running the invaders off their land. As the hope and promise of the ghost dance sweeps across the Great Plains, cynical newspapers seize upon the story to whip up panic among local whites. The US government responds by deploying troops onto lands that had been granted to the Indians. It is an act that seems certain to end in slaughter. As news of these developments reaches Carlisle, each student, no matter what their tribe, must make a choice: to follow the white man s path, or be true to their own way of life... (A) powerful and sincere depiction of Native American history

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*Don t miss the chilling new crime thriller from Sam Holland, THE PUPPET MASTER. Available to order now!*An incredible thriller which will keep you up all night⠦Once you start reading you won⠙t be able to put it down!The murders have begun⠦Across England, a string of murders is taking place. Each different in method, but each horrifying and brutal.But the killer is just getting started⠦Jess Ambrose is plunged into the investigation when her house is set ablaze. With her husband dead and the police pointing at her, she runs. Her only hope is disgraced detective Nate Griffin, who is convinced Jess is innocent.And he⠙s going to shock the world⠦Soon, Jess and Griffin discover the unthinkable; this murderer is copying the world⠙s most notorious serial killers. And now, imitation isn⠙t enough. The killer dubbed The Echo Man is ready to create his own masterpiece, and it will be more terrifying than anything that has come before⠦⠘Evokes a classic, satisfying, red-blooded fear⠦a stellar debut⠙ A. J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window⠘Sam Holland has created one of the most disturbing, shocking serial killers in recent memor⠙ M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show⠘Utterly compelling, the story rushes forward relentlessly⠦a writer to watch⠙ Daily Mail⠘Twisted and unsettling with complex, troubled characters⠙ Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange⠘I loved this book and absolutely devoured it⠦brilliant⠙ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet⠘I raced through this absolute page-turner and slept with the light on after finishing it!⠙ Elle Croft, author of The Guilty Wife⠘Sam Holland will keep you gripped⠙ Jo Furniss, author of All the Little Children

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There s so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? Get to know the basics on Pirates from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series.

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Howl with laughter with the SECOND book in the hilarious full-colour illustrated series, Dog Man, from the creator of Captain Underpants! Dog Man, the newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, is still learning a few tricks of the trade. If only the Chief would throw him a bone every once and a while... Dog Man needs to dry up the drool, dust away the dander, and roll out of the refuse if he s going to impress the Chief, and he needs to do it fast! Petey the cat is out of the bag, and his criminal curiosity is taking the city by storm. Can the canine crime biter unleash justice on this ruffian in time to save the city, or will Petey get away with the purrfect crime! Dav Pilkey s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one s self. Full colour pages throughout.

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A complete and updated all-in-one guide to the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, suitable for use with any awarding organisation.This fourth edition of the bestselling text for all those working towards the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training has been fully updated and tailored to meet the refreshed ETF Standards. It therefore provides an increased focus on subject pedagogy and covers information relating to a range of new and contemporary issues. It incorporates key information on reflective practice and study skills, and provides full coverage of all the mandatory units. Accessible language is combined with a critical approach that clearly relates practical examples to the required underpinning theory. Specifically, this fourth edition:takes into account the new Minimum Coreincorporates Digital Skills and the ETF EdTech Strategyincludes a new end of chapter feature to develop evidence-informed practicerecognises the need to provide better support and guidance to learners around gender, sexuality, racism, mental health and well-beingsupports the revolution in online practices and implications for hybrid working and learningreflects the escalating importance of the sustainability agendais suitable for use with all awarding organisations and HEIsprovides the depth and criticality to meet level 4 requirements.User friendly, easy to read and covered a good range of material with good examples and case studies. Kerry Adam South Staffordshire CollegeThe study skills section is very good - it picks up on the main issues facing trainees in Education and Training contexts and ensures that the advice and guidance are directly relevant to these learners. Also good are the sections on teaching observations and progression. Paul G Daniels Dearne CollegeI will be recommending it for its simplicity as a core text for our new ITT introductory programme.Christian Beighton Canterbury Christchurch

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How brands can evolve to win with conscious consumers In the Good is the New Cool Guide to Conscious Business: How Companies Can Drive Growth Through Positive Impact, conscious capitalism experts Afdhel Aziz and Bobby Jones deliver all of the knowledge and tools needed to discover, design, and deploy sustainable and inclusive growth within any organization. This book draws on stories, insights, and case studies from leaders at successful purpose-driven corporations around the world, from Fortune 500 giants like Unilever and Procter to tech disruptors like Tesla, Microsoft, and Airbnb, as well as beloved brands like Lego, Adidas, and Patagonia. In the last decade, corporations were required to meet the digital age s challenges and opportunities. Today, corporations must meet the purpose-based demands of consumers, employees, and investors⠔or get left behind. In this book, readers will learn about: The seven qualities of an inspiring and motivating purpose statementHarnessing nine principles of purpose, including ⠜Purpose doesn t have to be political,⠝ ⠜Purpose is about putting your money where your mission is,⠝ and ⠜Purpose is about measuring what you treasure⠝Understanding the rise of impact investors and measuring the ROI of purpose-based corporate initiatives Thought-provoking, accessible, and inspiring, the Good Is the New Cool Guide to Conscious Business earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all C-suite business leaders seeking a new vision to transform their organizations, and the world, for the better.

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London is a very fine place, announced Pooh.When Winnie-the-Pooh ventures to London he s most surprised to encounter a blustery bus, and a wobbly bridge, but the greatest excitement of all is when he stands in front of Buckingham Palace and a very important gentleman comes out to meet the crowd â ¦Featuring the Shard, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and many other famous London landmarks, this is a wonderful celebration of a great city as seen through the eyes of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Bear of Very Little Brain.Mark Burgess s illustrations, true to the spirit of the original decorations by E.H.Shepard, perfectly capture this incredibly special story.Do you own all the classic Pooh story and poetry books?Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearWinter in the WoodThe nationâ ™s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milneâ ™s classic childrenâ ™s stories â “ featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself â “ are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youâ ™re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

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Named a New York Times Best Thriller of the Year and Best Book to Gift! An unsettling and atmospheric thriller that’s almost impossible to put down . . . Will keep you guessing right up until its satisfying but unexpected conclusion. — Buzzfeed Riveting. — The New York Times Book ReviewThe acclaimed author of The Nanny and What She Knew—hailed by stalwarts including Ruth Ware, Liane Moriarty, Tess Gerritsen, and Shari Lapena—returns with another serpentine thriller that cleverly blends atmosphere, tarnished memories, mystery, and twisty secrets from the past into a potent, intense read that will leave you questioning everything you believe.To tell you the truth . . . everybody lies.Lucy Harper’s talent for writing bestselling novels has given her fame, fortune and millions of fans. It’s also given her Dan, her needy, jealous husband whose own writing career has gone precisely nowhere.Now Dan has vanished. But this isn’t the first time that someone has disappeared from Lucy’s life. Three decades ago, her little brother Teddy also went missing and was never found. Lucy, the only witness, helplessly spun fantasy after fantasy about Teddy’s disappearance, to the detectives’ fury and her parents’ despair. That was the start of her ability to tell a story—a talent she has profited from greatly. But now Lucy’s a grown woman who can’t hide behind fiction any longer. The world is watching, and her whole life is under intense scrutiny. A life full of stories, some more believable than others. Could she have hurt Teddy? Did she kill Dan? Finally, now, Lucy Harper’s going to tell the truth.Cross her heart.And hope to die. Spellbinding . . . Bold, suspenseful, and impossible to put down. This one will stay with me for a long time. — Samantha Downing, #1 internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

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When a superhero movie are filming in town, Peggy can t wait to meet the cast. But things don t go to plan as Peggy tries to prove that she can be a super dog, just like the superheroes in the movie. Peggy the pug soon learns that real superheroes don t wear capes or have super powers, but are just the people who love us and who are kind to others.This heartwarming Peggy the Pug story features adorable black and white illustrations throughout as well as a dashing shiny foiled cover. A great read for fans of Peggy the Pug and all aspiring heroes!

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Exam board: OCRLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Put your trust in the textbook series that has given thousands of A-level History students deeper knowledge and better grades for over 30 years.Updated to meet the demands of today s A-level specifications, this new generation of Access to History titles includes accurate exam guidance based on examiners reports, free online activity worksheets and contextual information that underpins students understanding of the period.- Develop strong historical knowledge: in-depth analysis of each topic is both authoritative and accessible- Build historical skills and understanding: downloadable activity worksheets can be used independently by students or edited by teachers for classwork and homework- Learn, remember and connect important events and people: an introduction to the period, summary diagrams, timelines and links to additional online resources support lessons, revision and coursework- Achieve exam success: practical advice matched to the requirements of your A-level specification incorporates the lessons learnt from previous exams- Engage with sources, interpretations and the latest historical research: students will evaluate a rich collection of visual and written materials, plus key debates that examine the views of different historians

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Dazzling storytelling - Hilary McKayBorn with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer itâ ™s finally going to happen. The moment his heart is fixed heâ ™ll row out to the island in the bay all by himself just like heâ ™s always dreamed. But when his op is postponed, Dara snaps. When will he get to live his real life? Maybe the adventures he dreams of are just silly fantasies. And then he finds a girl hiding in the boat shed. She wears animal skins. She has a real live pet wolf. She is, simply, impossible. Could Mothgirl really be from the Stone Age? And what is she seeking on Lathrin Island? As Dara and Mothgirl set out on a wild, windswept sea journey Dara begins to realise that when you stop worrying about whatâ ™s impossible, you can do anything. A brave, life-affirming middle-grade timeslip adventure about finding your family and finding yourself, from the author of The Wild Way Home.

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Exam board: AQA; Pearson Edexcel; OCRLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Put your trust in the textbook series that has given thousands of A-level History students deeper knowledge and better grades for over 30 years.Updated to meet the demands of today s A-level specifications, this new generation of Access to History titles includes accurate exam guidance based on examiners reports, free online activity worksheets and contextual information that underpins students understanding of the period.- Develop strong historical knowledge: in-depth analysis of each topic is both authoritative and accessible- Build historical skills and understanding: downloadable activity worksheets can be used independently by students or edited by teachers for classwork and homework- Learn, remember and connect important events and people: an introduction to the period, summary diagrams, timelines and links to additional online resources support lessons, revision and coursework- Achieve exam success: practical advice matched to the requirements of your A-level specification incorporates the lessons learnt from previous exams- Engage with sources, interpretations and the latest historical research: students will evaluate a rich collection of visual and written materials, plus key debates that examine the views of different historians

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This book provides a comprehensive guide to the 2024 edition of the JCT Design Build Contract. It offers a straightforward reference to help practitioners understand the rights and obligations of the parties and administer the contract in an accurate and timely manner. Part 1 explains each provision of the contract in plain English. Arranged by topics including Carrying out the Works, Control of the Works, Payments, Changes, Warranties, Disputes, Termination and more; it includes all the relevant extracts from the contract, avoiding the need for cross-referencing. Each section begins with a simple introduction and ends with a concluding summary. Part 2 includes practical resources for the accurate and timely administration of the Contract, by both the Contractor and the Employer. This cross-references the corresponding provisions in Part 1 and includes useful templates and suggested replacement clauses and amendments often encountered in the real world. Written to meet the needs of busy construction practitioners working with the JCT contract, this is a handy reference for project managers, quantity surveyors, commercial managers, design managers, and EmployerÂ’s Agents, their consultants and advisors.

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FLARE ABOVE, MAZE BELOW. Sadina and the islanders are up against both man and nature as they navigate their way to Alaska. There, they hope to meet the mysterious Godhead, unsure of what separates myth from truth. But the Godhead, now led by Alexandra, is fractured. Within the cracks of their sacred trinity, secrets are revealed that blur the lines of good and evil forever. After a devastating discovery, Isaac and Sadina are forced to split up. Minho holds the rest of the group together, but it’s his beliefs that are slowly falling apart. What once drove Minho to join his sworn enemies is causing him to question everything. When Sadina finds a clue in The Book of Newt, her mission to meet the Godhead becomes even stronger. Isaac and Old Man Frypan come across an enigmatic traveler and learn that the cure isn’t what it once was. They are shaken to the core when they realize that the immunes aren’t as immune as they should be, and the world as a whole is evolving in a dangerous new direction. In Alaska, The Godhead and the sacred site of the Maze face something that no generation of Pilgrims before them has ever witnessed. Beliefs will change, futures will be rewritten, and not even the Godhead knows what will happen next.

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From TikTok sensation Lauren Asher comes the first spicy romance novel in the Dreamland Billionaires series.Get ready to meet the Dreamland Billionaires . . .RowanI m in the business of creating fairy tales.Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels.Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland.My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her.Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias.By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late.People like me don t get happy endings.Not when we re destined to ruin them.ZahraAfter submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland s most expensive ride, I should have been fired.Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a dream job.The catch? I had to work for the most difficult boss I d ever met.Rowan was rude and completely off-limits, but my heart didn t care.At least not until I discovered his secret.It was time to teach the billionaire that money couldn t fix everything.Especially not us.The Fine Print is the first book in a series of spicy standalone novels featuring three billionaire brothers.

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The international bestseller from the author of the Booker-shortlisted novel, 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World, The Forty Rules of Love is part of our Penguin Essentials series which spotlights the very best of our modern classics*One of the BBC s 100 Novels That Shaped the World * Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation. If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven t loved enough... Ella Rubinstein has a husband, three teenage children, and a pleasant home. Everything that should make her confident and fulfilled. Yet there is an emptiness at the heart of Ella s life - an emptiness once filled by love. So when Ella reads a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his mentor Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, she is ready to look at her life anew. Compelled to embrace change, she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author. It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into a faraway world where faith and doubt are heartbreakingly explored. The Forty Rules of Love is a mesmerising tale of discovery, language, truth and, of course, love itself. The past and present fit together beautifully in a passionate defence of passion itself The Times Colourfully woven and beguilingly intelligent Daily Telegraph*** ELIF SHAFAK S NEW NOVEL, THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY, IS AVAILABLE NOW ***

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A riveting, revelatory account of how the climate emergency is changing us from the inside outIt is now inarguable that climate change threatens the future of life on Earth. But in The Weight of Nature, award-winning journalist and neuroscientist Clayton Page Aldern shows that the warming climate is not just affecting our planet – it is affecting our brains and bodies too. Drawing on seven years of ground-breaking research, Aldern documents a burgeoning public health crisis that has gone largely unreported.Eco-anxiety, he shows us, is just the tip of the iceberg. The rapidly changing environment is directly intervening in our brain health, behaviour, decision-making and cognition in real time, affecting everything from spikes in aggravated assault to lower levels of productivity and concentration, to the global dementia epidemic. Travelling the world to meet the scientists and doctors unravelling the tangled connections between us and our environment, and reporting the stories of those who are already feeling these shifts most keenly, Aldern shows how climate change isn’t just around us, but within us.Lucid, urgent and at times deeply moving, The Weight of Nature is a revelation, bringing to light the myriad ways in which the natural world tugs and prods at the decisions you make; how it twists and folds your memories and mental states; how this nebulous everywhere we call the environment is changing our very humanity from the inside out.

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Addictive, epically smutty and the breath of fresh air the romance genre didn t know it needed ELENA ARMAS, New York Times bestselling author Two wolf shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this steamy paranormal romantic comedy by Lana Ferguson, perfect for fans of Rosie Danan Fake mate . . . or perfect date?Mackenzie hasn t had a successful date in months. She s only a year out of residency, and her grandmother s obsession with finding the perfect mate threatens to drive her barking mad, so it should be a small thing when she lies about meeting someone . . . until she blurts out the name of the last man she would ever date: Noah The Big Bad Wolf of Denver General Taylor. Noah, interventional cardiologist and all-round grump, has spent his entire life hiding what he is - an unmated alpha. But when an anonymous tip brings everything to light, he s left with two choices: come clean to the board and risk his career or find himself a mate. So, when the chatty, overly friendly ER doctor asks him to be her fake boyfriend the same day he s called to meet the board, it must be kismet, right?Mackenzie gets her grandmother off her back, and Noah gets the chance to prove he can continue to work without a real mate - it s a mutually beneficial business transaction. But when the fake-mate act turns to a very real friends-with-benefits arrangement, lines start to blur, and they quickly realise love is a whole different kind of animal.Praise for Lana Ferguson Like if Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey had a smutty baby. I devoured every page RUBY DIXON Smart, fun, sexy, and sizzling with romantic tension SARA DESAI Charming. Funny. Primal. Ferguson s paranormal romance manages to be sweet and spicy at the same time Booklist Rosie Danan fans should snap this up Publishers Weekly, starred review Funny, sweet, and very hot Shondaland

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I want absolutely nothing to do with this book. â “ Owen Farrell THREE RUGBY MEGASTARS.ONE EPIC BOOK.Welcome to the wild world of The Good, The Bad The Rugby.They say what goes on tour stays on tourâ ¦but not this time.Dive headfirst into the banter, bruises and brilliance of rugby with the team behind The Good, The Bad The Rugby podcast. Packed with shenanigans, laugh-out-loud stories and a little chaos, this book offered a behind-the-scenes pass to the lives, laughs and legendary matches of three rugby megastars â “ on and off the pitch. There s rugby, laughter and, of course, more of me â “ JAMES HASKELL The lawyers are once again on standby â “ ALEX PAYNE I have no idea how this book deal was signed, but in the spirit of GBR - Once in, all in â “ MIKE TINDALLAmong the key questions answered are:What happened when Mike took their shambles of a podcast inside the walls of Windsor Castle to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal?How did James end up nearly killing himself on the way to the DJ set, find himself forced to save Payno from Tins and get confronted by irate fan?Why did Alex s broadcasting career sink to such depressing depths? And will it ever recover? (Spoiler alert â “ it won t.)In this epically no-holds-barred book, all three of them go behind the scenes of the hugely successful podcast, pulling back the curtain to reveal their most outrageous antics on tour â “ the ups, the downs and the sideways â “ and leaving no story untold.All is unleashed.

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On June 7th 1907, a ship packed with Russian Jews sets sail not to Jerusalem or New York, as many on board have dreamt, but to Texas. The man who persuades the passengers to go is David Jochelmann, Rachel Cockerell s great-grandfather.It marks the beginning of the Galveston Movement, a forgotten moment in history when 10,000 Jews fled to Texas in the lead-up to WWI. The charismatic leader of the movement is Jochelmann s closest friend, Israel Zangwill, whose novels have made him famous across Europe and America. As Eastern Europe becomes infected by anti-Semitic violence, Zangwill embarks on a desperate search across the continents for a temporary homeland: from Australia to Canada, Angola to Antarctica.He reluctantly settles on Galveston, Texas. He fears the Jewish people will be absorbed into the great American melting pot, but there is no other hope. In a highly inventive style, Cockerell uses exclusively source material to capture history as it unfolds, weaving together letters, diaries, memoirs, newspaper articles and interviews into a vivid account of those who were there.Melting Point follows Zangwill and the Jochelmann family through two world wars, to London, New York and Jerusalem - as their lives intertwine with some of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century, and each chooses whether to cling to their history or melt into their new surroundings. It is a story that asks what it means to belong, and what can be salvaged from the past.

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The brilliantly escapist summer read from your favourite author.One long summer. One perfect setting. Can fiction inspire real life...?Sometimes a book grabs you by the heart and grows to mean everything to you. That s what Hope Falls is to friends Emily, Rachel and Tori. So, when they get the chance to spend a whole summer at the cottage in Lakeside where the film adaptation was located, they know it is going to be the holiday of a lifetime.Spending six weeks away will give them a chance to re-evaluate their life choices. For Emily to decide which way her career will go - the safe route, or the more risky creative option? And for Rachel to decide whether to move in with her partner Jeremy. Then Tori has to drop out at the last moment, and her space is offered to another Hope Falls afficionado, Alex.But when Alex turns out not to be who they expected, the holiday takes an unforeseen turn. And as the summer develops, so does their friendship. Could this be where they uncover their future selves, find love in all its forms and where their lives will change course forever...?

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*The international bestseller from the author of the Booker-shortlisted novel, 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World** One of the BBC s 100 Novels that Shaped the World * Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation. If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven t loved enough... Ella Rubinstein has a husband, three teenage children, and a pleasant home. Everything that should make her confident and fulfilled. Yet there is an emptiness at the heart of Ella s life - an emptiness once filled by love. So when Ella reads a manuscript about the thirteenth-century Sufi poet Rumi and his mentor Shams of Tabriz, and his forty rules of life and love, she is ready to look at her life anew. Compelled to embrace change, she embarks on a journey to meet the mysterious author. It is a quest infused with Sufi mysticism and verse, taking Ella and us into a faraway world where faith and doubt are heartbreakingly explored. The Forty Rules of Love is a mesmerising tale of discovery, language, truth and, of course, love itself. Enlightening, enthralling. An affecting paean to faith and love Metro Colourfully woven and beguilingly intelligent Daily Telegraph The past and present fit together beautifully in a passionate defence of passion itself The Times*** ELIF SHAFAK S NEW NOVEL, THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY, IS AVAILABLE NOW ***

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Shorlisted for the Women s Prize for Fiction and the Costa Novel Award Booker-winning novelist Pat Barker imagines the untold story of the women at the heart of history s greatest epic Magnificent... You are in the hands of a writer at the height of her powers Evening Standard Chilling, powerful, audacious... A searing twist on The Iliad. Amid the recent slew of rewritings of the great Greek myths and classics, Barker s stands out for its forcefulness of purpose and earthy compassion The Times A stunning return to form Observer When the Greek Queen Helen is kidnapped by Trojans, the Greeks sail in pursuit, besieging the city of Troy. Trapped in the Greek soldiers camp is another captured queen, Briseis. Condemned to be bed-slave to Achilles, the man who butchered her family, she becomes a pawn in a menacing game between bored and frustrated warriors. In the centuries after this most famous war, history will write her off, a footnote in a bloody story scripted by vengeful men - but Briseis has a very different tale to tell . . .

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The fifth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.The bonds and wards that hold the Great Lord of the Dark are slowly failing, but still his fragile prison holds. The Forsaken, immortal servants of the shadow, weave their snares and tighten their grip upon the realms of men, sure in the knowledge that their master will soon break free . . .Rand al Thor, the Dragon Reborn, knows that he must strike at the Enemy, but his forces are divided by treachery and by ambition. Even the Aes Sedai, ancient guardians of the Light, are riven by civil war.Betrayed by his allies, pursued by his enemies and beset by the madness that comes to the male wielders of the One Power, Rand rides out to meet the foe.And the Fires of Heaven scour the world.

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Pratchett s perceptive and laugh-out-loud Discworld series is a literary phenomenon. And in The Last Hero, one aging hero with a grudge decides enough is enough. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Paul Kidby.A brand-new paperback edition of The Last Hero, featuring a new text design, glorious illustrations by Paul Kidby, and a brand-new cover by artist Leo Nicholls. An enduring, endearing presence in comic literature GuardianIt stars the legendary Cohen the Barbarian, a legend in his own lifetime. Cohen can remember when a hero didn t have to worry about fences and lawyers and civilisation, and when people didn t tell you off for killing dragons. But he can t always remember, these days, where he put his teeth...So now, with his ancient sword and his new walking stick and his old friends - and they re very old friends - Cohen the Barbarian is going on one final quest. He s going to climb the highest mountain in the Discworld and meet his gods. The last hero in the world is going to return what the first hero stole. With a vengeance.That ll mean the end of the world, if no one stops him in time.

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Just as a parent leaves a legacy to their child, a tree leaves a legacy to its surroundings. A deep and explorative companion piece to the Roger Deakin Award-winning The Draw of The Sea.Throughout history, trees have determined the tools we use, the boats we build, the stories we tell about the world and ourselves, the songs we sing, and some of our most important rituals. As such, our lives are intertwined with those of the trees and woodlands around us.In this journey deep into the woods, Wyl Menmuir travels the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland to meet the people who plant trees, the ecologists who study them, those who shape beautiful objects and tools from wood, and those who use them to help others.Wyl also explores how our relationship with trees is enduring, now and in the future – what we get out of spending time around trees, the ways in which our relationship with them has changed over time, and the ways in which our future is interconnected with theirs.Written in close collaboration with makers, crafters, bodgers, and woodsmen and women in order to better understand the woods they know so well, the joys and frustrations of working with a living material, and the stories of their craft and skills, The Heart of The Woods will delight anyone who enjoys walking among the trees, and anyone who, when lost, has found themselves in the woods.Chapters include:WOODLAND PLANTER: A woodland in becoming and an ancient yew grove on the border of North Wales and EnglandRITUAL WEAVER: Willow coffin making in CornwallWOODLORE GATHERER: Science among the trees at Wytham Woods, OxfordshireHEARTWOOD CARVER: Among the bodgers in a field outside CambridgeBOAT BUILDER: A woodland community in the heart of Glasgow’s former docklandsLANDSCAPE SHAPER: Re-wilding the Scottish Highlands and an organised trespass in DevonWISH WEARER: The clootie well at Munlochy on The Black Isle, Scottish Highlands, a family tree on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, and the tree at Sycamore Gap, NorthumbriaFOREST BATHER: Swimming at Swallowship Pool, Devil’s Water, and Letah Woods NorthumberlandMYTH WALKER: Walks in the fictional woods at Wenlock Edge, ShropshireWAY FOLLOWER: Traditional carpentry in Takayama, JapanFIRE LIGHTER: The stories we find among the flames and embers, Ennistymon, Ireland SOUND CREATOR: A pub on Ireland’s west coast and a guitar-builder in North Wales APPLE WAILER: Wassailing in CornwallTREE WORSHIPPER: An ancient yew grove in North Wales

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Winner of the Book of the Year at The Isle of Wight Book Awards As immersive and compelling as the girls themselves. You will get lost in their lives, and want to stay with them forever⠙ Jennie Godfrey⠘A dazzlingly layered family portrait with a mystery at its heart, complete with a cast of characters who feel so real⠙ Claire Daverley⠘A story full of secrets, the weight of family expectations and the love that binds us together, this is a brilliantly readable debut⠙ Fabulous⠘A glamorous family drama⠦ If you love books about rich, beautiful people behaving badly⠦ then you are going to adore The Garnett Girls⠙Red****Love makes you do things you never thought you were capable of⠦Margo and Richard⠙s love affair was fiery, forbidden and all-consuming, but ultimately doomed. When it imploded, Margo was left broken.Margo never spoke a word about the man who abandoned his young family so easily. She⠙s forged a new life which she⠙s determined to live her own way, despite the disapproval of her daughters.Her eldest, Rachel longs to escape the responsibility of caring for Sandcove, the crumbling house where she and her sisters were left to run wild.Dreamy Imogen should be getting ready for her wedding but is feeling a dangerous connection to a beautiful stranger.And the youngest of the three, wild, passionate Sacha, is carrying a secret from their past that will shake the family to its core⠦The Garnett Girls is the Sunday Times bestselling debut which asks whether children can ever be free of the mistakes of their parents.****Readers love The Garnett Girls! It s hard to believe this is actually the author s debut⠦ Brilliant, often moving, constantly relatable tale of family, relationships and heartbreak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderfully immersive read. It⠙s beautifully written ⠓ a family drama with a hint of intrigue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Garnett Girls is a glorious family saga which swept me along, riding the highs and the lows of the three sisters⠦ I felt like I was sitting around a table with friends ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was completely immersed in the Garnett girls world. I still find myself thinking of each of them even after finishing the book⠦ Loved it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐****Praise for The Garnett Girls: A rare and wonderful delight⠙ Lucy Foley⠘I adored it⠙ Bryony Gordon⠘A delicious read⠙ Rachel Joyce⠘Richly drawn⠙ Patrick Gale⠘What a gem of a book!⠙ Erica James⠘A smashing debut exploring the secrets every family keeps⠙ Daisy Goodwin⠘Pure pleasure⠙ Emma Stonex⠘Beautifully written⠙ Jill Mansell⠘A wonderfully woven tale of love, friendship and family⠙ Catherine Alliott

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won t believe they re all true Prepare to meet the most terrifying raiders the world has ever known, as historian Dominic Sandbrook plunges us back into the thrilling drama of the Viking Age. We ll encounter gods and giants, axemen and shield-maidens, from the warlords rampaging through King Alfred s England to the sea-captains who first glimpsed the mountains of Iceland. For even in the most glittering cities on earth, no one is safe from the Northmen s fury...The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

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Twenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light Addictive... fascinating and provocative Guardian Gladwell is a great storyteller with a contagious sense of curiosity The EconomistWhat does the heartbreaking fate of the cheetah tell us about the way we raise our children? Why do elite universities care so much about sports? What is the Magic Third, and what does it mean for racial harmony? In this provocative new work, Malcolm Gladwell returns to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena. Through a series of riveting stories, Gladwell traces the rise of a new and troubling form of social engineering. He takes us to the streets of Los Angeles to meet the world s most successful bank robbers, rediscovers a forgotten television show from the 1970s that changed the world, visits the site of a historic experiment on a tiny cul-de-sac in northern California, and offers an alternate history of two of the biggest epidemics of our day: COVID and the opioid crisis. Revenge of the Tipping Point is Gladwell s most personal book yet. With his characteristic mix of storytelling and social science, he offers a guide to making sense of the contagions of the modern world. It s time we took tipping points seriously.

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Fall in love between the pages . . . Still grieving the death of her best friend, Erin knows she needs to start living - but has no idea how. Then she loses her favourite book, heavily annotated and containing her friend s final words to her.When James finds Erin s note-filled book in his local community library, he writes his own message back, and soon they are locked in an anonymous book exchange . . .But Erin and James have a shared history that neither of them realise. How will Erin react when she discovers the other writer isn t a stranger at all - but the person she once swore she d never forgive?A story of second chances and new beginnings, this is a love letter to books - and a love letter to love.REAL READERS LOVE THE BOOK SWAP... Plotted beautifully, the writing is emotive and authentic, and the characters are all perfectly drawn . . . a total triumph! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, definitely one of my absolute favourites! I loved everything about it - the characters, the issues it deals with, the books . . . everything ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A touching debut novel about love, loss, and healing through books . . . perfect for readers who love emotional stories with a mix of romance and personal growth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I hadn t anticipated the depth of emotion, the range of themes and the fabulous awareness of who we are as humans . . . simply glorious to read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reminds me of one of my favourite films, You ve Got Mail . . . [and] Erin and James are well-rounded characters with realistic issues that are holding them back ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐AND YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE IT TOO... Catnip for any book geek CESCA MAJOR It s You ve Got Mail, but make it even more bookish NIAMH HARGAN A gorgeous debut from tremendous Tessa Bickers SALLY PHILLIPS What a gorgeous, life-affirming, bookishly beautiful novel this is! CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN If you love books and you love love, you are going to adore The Book Swap JULIE COHEN

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â ˜Dark, timely and thought-provokingâ ™ THE SUNâ ˜Set to be a big summer hitâ ™ THE INDEPENDENTâ ˜A gripping read that is visceral and raw. Buy itâ ™ GLAMOURThe last time Rachel saw the girls, they were teenagers island-hopping in Greece: making friends, finding love. One golden summer. Now in her thirties, sheâ ™s never been able to forget the man she fell in love with back then. Even though he is almost twenty years older than her. Even though she hasnâ ™t seen him since and sheâ ™s now married to someone else. And when she crosses paths with one of the girls, sheâ ™s confronted with a truth thatâ ™s much darker than she ever realized. What really happened to them all that summer? What if everything she remembers is a lie?**********For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, The Girls of Summer is a bold compulsive exploration of sex, power and consent, and what happens when we revisit the past with rose-tinted glasses. Reminiscent of HBO s hit The White Lotus... The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa BOOKLIST Packs an incredible punch THE TIMES Beautifully written, transportive, and thought-provoking LUCY CLARKE, author of THE CASTAWAYS A mesmerising, unsettling and gripping debut CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD, author of RUN TIME***********Readers are talking about THE GIRLS OF SUMMER:* A superb debut that will linger with you for a long time after you have finished it. A powerful and resonating read. * * * * ** Beautifully written with a tense, emotive plot * * * * ** An excellent debut. Raw, real, and gut-wrenchingly familiar * * * * ** Wow wow wow! It s one of those stories that stays with you * * * * ** The writing is buttery smooth and brilliant * * * * ** I couldn t put this book down, it should be added to everyone s reading list * * * * ** Shocking, familiar, emotional, and raw. Just phenomenal * * * * *

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WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN S BOOK PRIZE (YOUNGER)A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura and the Immortal Palace follows a young girlâ ™s journey from modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn.Nura has worked all her life in the mica mines, earning just enough to keep her family afloat â “ and enjoy the odd delicious gulab jamun from the market. Some day sheâ ™s going to find the Demonâ ™s Tongue, a legendary treasure buried deep in the mines, and her family will never have to worry about money again.But when a terrible accident buries her best friend below ground, Nura goes in search of him and passes over into the magical and terrible world of the jinn. Across a pink sea and under a purple sky, she finds her way to a palace, where great riches and a whole new life are on offer.But itâ ™s not long before Nura discovers this world to be as unfair as the real one, and that trickster jinns will always live up to their reputationâ ¦

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THE HERO HAS JOINED THE PARTY!Having survived her first dungeon, Ailette is on a roll! Not only has she found a way to literally farm the dungeon to make money, but sheâ ™s now also able to cultivate her allies to their fullest potential. Most exciting of all, she gets a golden opportunity to meet the hero of Infinite Returns to Save the World. But even in the tutorial stage, nothing in this S-class world can be easyâ ”and the next thing Ailette knows, theyâ ™ve fallen into a deadly dungeon! Will she be able to keep the protagonist alive and change the fate of the 17th loop, or is this the end of the line?

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Now a major TV series, Mary George, starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine.The Kingâ ™s Assassin is the scandalous story of George Villiers, lover â “ and murderer â “ of King James I.The rise of George Villiers from minor gentry to royal power seemed to defy gravity. Becoming gentleman of the royal bedchamber in 1615, the young gallant enraptured James, Britainâ ™s first Stuart king, royal adoration reaching such an intensity that the king declared he wanted the courtier to become his â ˜wifeâ ™. For a decade, Villiers was at the kingâ ™s side â “ at court, on state occasions and in bed, right up to Jamesâ ™s death in March 1625.Almost immediately, Villiersâ ™ many enemies accused him of poisoning the king. A parliamentary investigation was launched, but the charges came to nothing, and were relegated to a historical footnote.Now, new historical scholarship suggests that a deadly combination of hubris and vulnerability did indeed drive Villiers to kill the man who made him. It may have been by accident, but there is compelling evidence that Villiers, overcome by ambition and frustrated by Jamesâ ™s passive approach to government, poisoned him.In The Kingâ ™s Assassin, acclaimed author Benjamin Wooley examines this remarkable, even tragic story. Combining vivid characterization and a strong narrative with historical scholarship and forensic investigation, Woolley tells the story of King Jamesâ ™s death, and of the captivating figure at its centre. What emerges is a compelling portrait of a royal favourite whose charisma overwhelmed those around him and, ultimately, himself.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, an inspiring vision of how to reorient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and communityAs Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most?Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry⠙s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth⠔its abundance of sweet, juicy berries⠔to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution ensures its own survival.The Serviceberry is an antidote to the broken relationships and misguided goals of our times, and a reminder that ⠜hoarding won⠙t save us, all flourishing is mutual.⠝

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From the USA Today bestselling author of Still Beating comes an angsty, standalone contemporary romance that offers a grieving widow a second chance at loveâ ¦ or the potential for a broken heart all over again. Melody s husband is her world â “ until she loses him to tragedy. But when she has the opportunity to contact the man who received her husband s donated heart, there s no telling if there s hope on the horizon or even more devastation.*** We are both two broken souls, fractured in opposite ways.She loved and lostâ ¦And I was lost before I could ever love at all. Melody March had her future all planned out, and it was a fairy tale. Then, on her five-year wedding anniversary, her dreams were shattered. Her husband was cruelly ripped away from her, leaving her broken heart behind.But he left another heart behind, tooâ ¦ his own.Drowning in grief, Melody reaches out to her husband s heart recipient and seeks solace in a support group for fellow lost souls. She s determined to find the bright, optimistic woman she used to be, and the man with the only remaining piece of her husband â “ but she doesn t expect what else awaits her.Enter Parker. Dark, brooding, and emotionally detached, he s Melody s opposite in every way, yet she s inexplicably drawn to him. But as their bond burns brighter, so do the secrets that come to light, challenging everything they thought they knew about love and loss, grief and hope.Melody already lost her heart once. Now, another heart holds the power to heal herâ ¦or destroy her.The Wrong Heart is an emotional rollercoaster that deftly highlights the devasting lows of loss â “ lows that nevertheless have the potential for something new to take root.TropesSecond Chance RomanceContemporary RomanceBroken HeroSad Books

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A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story. Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a WhyCan the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it s too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they re ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure...The Famous Five by Enid Blyton was one of Chris Smith s favourite series as a child. Now, this bestselling author weaves the action, adventure and danger of this thrilling and exciting world into a brand-new story, perfect for every generation of readers, with artwork by James Lancett. Join the adventure!

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â ˜Never has so much been owed by so many, to so few.â ™ This is the story of those few, in their own words.In the summer of 1940, the British frontlines were the skies above southern England. Spitfires and Hurricanes took on the might of the Luftwaffe, and its feared Messerschmitt fighters, dogfighting high above civilians watching on in awe.Hitler was determined to invade Britain and close down the Western Front for good. But his plan â “ Operation Sea Lion â “ could not begin while the RAF could still harry an invasion fleet. It had to be broken.Up to five times a day, the pilots of RAF Fighter Command scrambled to meet the inbound Luftwaffe. At one point, every available British fighter plane was airborne â “ Britain threw literally everything into the fight, and was tested to the very limits. Against all odds The Few , as they came to be known, bought Britain s freedom â “ many with their lives.These are the personal accounts of the pilots who fought and survived that battle. We will not see their like again.

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A beautifully written story of loss and love Florence Knapp Tender, moving Daily Mail A beautiful story of grief, hope and love Lucy Diamond Superbly crafted and tender Woman Homeâ ˜Spectacular... a gift to readers everywhereâ ™ Adriana TrigianiThe sea stole him from her. Could it bring him back?The spellbinding story of a lost boy, a tragic love affair and a seafaring communityâ ™s buried secrets finally coming to light.Winter, 1900. A little boy washes up on the beach of a small fishing village in Scotland, barely alive. He bears an uncanny resemblance to teacher Dorothy s son, lost to the sea many years before.When the village is snowed in, Dorothy agrees to look after the child until he can be returned home. But, as the past rises to meet the present, long-buried secrets in this tight-knit community start to come to light. And Dorothy finds herself thrown together again with the reclusive fisherman Joseph, after years of keeping their distanceâ ¦READERS LOVE THE FISHERMAN S GIFT:â ˜Took my breath awayâ ™ *****â ˜This book emotionally destroyed me in the best wayâ ¦ My heart aches so much for these charactersâ ™ *****â ˜An absolute treasure of a book. I loved it from start to finishâ ™ *****â ˜A haunting and evocative read. The characters, especially Dorothy, have stayed with me well beyond the pages.â ™ *****â ˜A completely immersive, first-class story. Brilliantly observed, atmospheric and haunting all in one novel!â ™ *****

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Penetrating, intensely personal, and impossible to put down, this is a book you need to read. Annie Proulx, winner of the Pulitzer Prize This book is a triumph. Bill McKibbenA riveting, revelatory account of how the climate emergency is changing us from the inside outIt is now inarguable that climate change threatens the future of life on Earth. But in The Weight of Nature, award-winning journalist and neuroscientist Clayton Page Aldern shows that the warming climate is not just affecting our planet – it is affecting our brains and bodies too. Drawing on seven years of ground-breaking research, Aldern documents a burgeoning public health crisis that has gone largely unreported.Eco-anxiety, he shows us, is just the tip of the iceberg. The rapidly changing environment is directly intervening in our brain health, behaviour, decision-making and cognition in real time, affecting everything from spikes in aggravated assault to lower levels of productivity and concentration, to the global dementia epidemic. Travelling the world to meet the scientists and doctors unravelling the tangled connections between us and our environment, and reporting the stories of those who are already feeling these shifts most keenly, Aldern shows how climate change isn’t just around us, but within us.Lucid, urgent and at times deeply moving, The Weight of Nature is a revelation, bringing to light the myriad ways in which the natural world tugs and prods at the decisions you make; how it twists and folds your memories and mental states; how this nebulous everywhere we call the environment is changing our very humanity from the inside out.

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Just as a parent leaves a legacy to their child, a tree leaves a legacy to its surroundings. A deep and explorative companion piece to the Roger Deakin Award-winning The Draw of The Sea.Throughout history, trees have determined the tools we use, the boats we build, the stories we tell about the world and ourselves, the songs we sing, and some of our most important rituals. As such, our lives are intertwined with those of the trees and woodlands around us.In this journey deep into the woods, Wyl Menmuir travels the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland to meet the people who plant trees, the ecologists who study them, those who shape beautiful objects and tools from wood, and those who use them to help others.Wyl also explores how our relationship with trees is enduring, now and in the future – what we get out of spending time around trees, the ways in which our relationship with them has changed over time, and the ways in which our future is interconnected with theirs.Written in close collaboration with makers, crafters, bodgers, and woodsmen and women in order to better understand the woods they know so well, the joys and frustrations of working with a living material, and the stories of their craft and skills, The Heart of The Woods will delight anyone who enjoys walking among the trees, and anyone who, when lost, has found themselves in the woods.Chapters include:WOODLAND PLANTER: A woodland in becoming and an ancient yew grove on the border of North Wales and EnglandRITUAL WEAVER: Willow coffin making in CornwallWOODLORE GATHERER: Science among the trees at Wytham Woods, OxfordshireHEARTWOOD CARVER: Among the bodgers in a field outside CambridgeBOAT BUILDER: A woodland community in the heart of Glasgow’s former docklandsLANDSCAPE SHAPER: Re-wilding the Scottish Highlands and an organised trespass in DevonWISH WEARER: The clootie well at Munlochy on The Black Isle, Scottish Highlands, a family tree on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, and the tree at Sycamore Gap, NorthumbriaFOREST BATHER: Swimming at Swallowship Pool, Devil’s Water, and Letah Woods NorthumberlandMYTH WALKER: Walks in the fictional woods at Wenlock Edge, ShropshireWAY FOLLOWER: Traditional carpentry in Takayama, JapanFIRE LIGHTER: The stories we find among the flames and embers, Ennistymon, Ireland SOUND CREATOR: A pub on Ireland’s west coast and a guitar-builder in North Wales APPLE WAILER: Wassailing in CornwallTREE WORSHIPPER: An ancient yew grove in North Wales

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