growing up in wartime somerset syd durston

This nostalgic, humorous and richly illustrated volume celebrates the Somerset of years gone by. Syd Durston was seven when the Second World War broke out. As well as causing panic in Britain’s cities, the war transformed life in the countryside in all sorts of ways. This is how one boy remembers life in rural Somerset during that time, where from ‘the age of ten you were at school between 9 a.m. and noon, and then you could work on the land until 8 p.m.’. It is an elegy to the levels and the moors, and the rich diversity of wildlife that could once be found in the fields – ‘thousands of grasshoppers, large and small, hopping everywhere, butterflies of all kinds feeding on the red clovers that were now in flower; the smell of the honeysuckle and the dog roses in the hedges’ – and a lament for the landscapes and ways of life that we have now lost. From the outbreak of war to the drama of D-Day, Syd – whose watercolour paintings, many of which illustrate this collection, aim to show the reality of farming life as it was then – captures a moment in history as it really was. Containing more than 120 paintings, sketches and drawings, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

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Navigate the perils of growing up in this hilarious and confidence-building guide to friendship, beating the bullies and overcoming cringe-worthy moments - by comedian and bestselling children''s writer, Rosie Jones, as seen in Taskmaster Series 18!No one knows quite as much about friendship fails, dealing with bullies and being TOTALLY embarrassed, then Rosie Jones. You name a completely awkward situation, and she''s been there, got the t-shirt and probably done it all again. Rosie knows just how hard growing up can be, but she also knows that you can overcome the difficult and embarrassing moments with the help of good friends and a good sense of humour. So, sit back, grab a packet of crisps and crunch your way through this super handy guide to navigating all the tricky growing up stuff (and styling out of all the totally cringe moments life throws your way).Perfect for fans of the Edie Eckhart series!

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"In Shimon Adaf''s Lost Detective Trilogy, what begins as conventional mystery becomes by degrees a brilliant deconstruction not just of genre but of our own search for meaning. Both profound and compulsively readable, these books demand to be devoured." —Lavie Tidhar, author of By Force AloneIn the summer of 2014, at the height of the Gaza-Israel conflict, Elish Ben-Zaken met the poet and librarian Nahum Farkash in the border town of Sderot. They spoke only briefly, but in that brief encounter, Elish might have missed the key to unraveling the case of a Sderot woman who disappeared for two days, only to reappear with no memory of her time away. In Take Up and Read, Shimon Adaf returns to Farkash’s story. Attempting to defend the legacy of the singer Dalia Shoshan—whose murder Elish investigated several years before—Farkash tries to impede the production of a new documentary about her life. Meanwhile, he reminisces about his past, reflecting on his experiences as a young religious boy growing up in Sderot.Fourteen years later, in a militant Israel that has been distorted by catastrophic war, Elish’s niece and nephew are haunted by their uncle’s death and the failure of his 2014 investigation. As Tahel and Oshri conduct experiments in search of the truth, they draw near to the heart of a great conspiracy. In this masterful conclusion to the Lost Detective Trilogy, Shimon Adaf brings together futuristic biotechnology, parallel universes, and Jewish mysticism. Take Up and Read addresses a central concern of the trilogy, interrogating humankind’s tenuous grasp on the boundaries of our selves, and the arbitrary connections between the body, consciousness, and perception.

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Guildford Crown Court May 2022. It could have gone either way. Six months earlier I had beenextradited from Italy on an International Arrest Warrant for Drug Trafficking. One month in Rebibbia in Rome and five months on remand in High Down and Wanno. How did it get to this point? What errors had I made to be looking at 20 yearsin the Big House?You’d have to go back a few years. Growing up in the 80’swas a brilliant time, Ska music, Paul Weller, The Casual Look, Football and atthe end of the 80’s...Acid House. I can still remember my first E, I stoppedoff at McDonalds in Kensington and necked half a capsule of MDMA with my mateBen, RIP. Fuck all happened and I even ended up having a fight in the club!That would have been early 88 at one of Philip Sallon’s nights. After loadsmore pills, it was on to the old chop chop and Energy raves in Surrey, LoveParades in Berlin. Throw in Boy George, Mr C, Dr. Motte, The London Posse, MadMick from Moss Side, Patpong, Koh Samui, The Cock Tavern in Somerstown,Arsenal, Samson and Scotty, Melbourne, Dave Beasant and you start to see how itall came to be. Â

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What does it mean to remember? Joined at birth, then pulled apart, Selina and Zora’s relationship is marked by a pattern of closeness and separation. Growing up in 50s’ and 60s’ London under the shadow of Enoch Powell, they are instinctively dependent on each other, and yet Zora yearns for her own identity. But in the eyes of the people around them, the twins are interchangeable. They come as a pair. They are Selzora. Now in her seventies and living with the early stages of dementia, Selina is tracing shards of memory. She is intent on untangling the traumatic events of the past that changed the twins’ lives. Perhaps Lydia, who has reintroduced herself to Selina with sharp, cool charisma, will help her find answers. But even as Selina struggles to make sense of her memories, it’s all too clear that Lydia is hiding something. In Memory of Us is a profound evocation of memory, and the strategies employed for illusion and survival in the wake of racism. It offers an often-overlooked insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation. ‘This reflective study of memory and illusion as a survival technique is fascinating. Offering insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation, this thoughtful novel entertains and educates' Platinum 'Pacily written' The Observer 'A heartstring-tugging exploration of memory, grief and race in Britain. Roy's prose drips with poignancy and elegance; her characters come to life on the page and you have no choice but to surrender your heart to their journey' Elvin James Mensah, author of Small Joys ‘Jacqueline Roy’s poignant and deeply moving novel draws you into the unique world of living as an identical twin, and a mixed-race one in a deeply racist society at that…A deeply powerful read’ heat 'Around and within this tale of toxic friendship, sibling rivalry and betrayal, Roy unfolds a history of British race-relations . . . This is an important novel. Roy’s writing is both subtle and supple. In compelling but understated prose, she exposes inequalities of race, class and gender that corrupt our interpersonal relationships and our sense of self. In her novels, Roy demonstrates that the personal is always political. Here, she also reminds us of the necessity of facing the past to understand the present' Judith Bryan

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THE SENSATIONAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE AUGUST PRIZE 2023'Bloody awful? Bloody brilliant, more like' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Pure joyous storytelling on every page … A little treasure of a book' FREDRIK BACKMAN'A delight from start to finish' JENNIE GODFREY'Flawless ... So sharp, so beguiling, so acutely observed' GUARDIANI’m fizzing. I love not being his son. Yes. I can feel it in my whole body. A great thrill – as if an adventure has begun. As if I’m the boy in a book about a boy who finds out his dad is the king of a magical and distant land. Christmas, 1983. In the aftermath of yet another furious argument, seven-year-old Andrev’s mother lets him in on a secret: his father is, in fact, not his father. And so begins a new kind of childhood, in which fathers come and go, arriving in red Volvos and sweeping his mother off her feet. Fathers can be magicians or murderers, artists or thieves, and, like growing pains, or the weather, they appear uninvited and leave without warning. Fathers are drawn to his mother like moths to a flame – but even she can’t control how they behave. Vivid and joyful, raw and tender, Bloody Awful in Different Ways is a novel about growing up in the chaos of social change; about how love begins and ends; and above all, about men. Because after all, you learn an awful lot about this strange species when you have seven fathers in seven years. READERS LOVE BLOODY AWFUL IN DIFFERENT WAYS'I loved this book so much. It reminds me a bit of Demon Copperhead but if Fredrik Backman was writing it' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW'Once every now and again comes a book that I just absorb. I have to press it into people's hands and say 'you must read this'. This is one of those books: a joyful, laugh out loud, heartbreaking and uplifting wonder' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW'Actually bloody brilliant in different ways ... Vivid and witty and punchy and just so real' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW'Hugely readable and often very funny ... Superb' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW'5 joyous stars. I urge you to read this. It may just be your book of the year. It is mine' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW

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Melvyn Bragg''s first ever memoir - an elegiac, intimate account of growing up in post-war Cumbria, which vividly evokes a vanished world.''The best thing he''s ever written . . . What a world he captures here. You can almost smell it'' Rachel Cooke, Observer''Wonderfully rich, endearing and unusual . . . a balanced, honest picture'' Richard Benson, Mail on SundayIn this elegiac and heartfelt memoir, Melvyn Bragg recreates his youth in the Cumbrian market town of Wigton: a working-class boy who expected to leave school at fifteen yet who gained a scholarship to Oxford University; who happily roamed the streets and raided orchards with his gang of friends until a breakdown in adolescence drove him to find refuge in books.Vividly evoking the post-war era, Bragg draws an indelible portrait of all that formed him: a community-spirited northern town, still steeped in the old ways; the Lake District landscapes that inspired him; and the many remarkable people in his close-knit world. ''A charming account of a lost era, full of details and often lyrical descriptions of people and places . . . fascinating and often moving'' Christina Patterson, Sunday Times

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It’s 1994, Kurt Cobain has just died, and teenager Alex is spending the summer working in her Aunt’s Bed and Breakfast in rural Argyll. The village pace of life is slow compared to home in Edinburgh and Alex resigns herself to a quiet summer spent serving breakfasts and making beds. Everything changes however once she meets the twin brothers who live next door.Spanning the next fifteen years of Alex’s life, Fade Into You is a love letter to growing up in Scotland in the 90s and 2000s. Set against a backdrop of T in the Park and the war in Iraq, soundtracked by Britpop and Grunge mixtapes, with the sweet taste of tablet, it is a novel about growing up and growing apart. It explores the intensity of childhood friendships, how they change as we get older but how they never really leave us.

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The true story of how a scientist saved the planet from environmental disaster--now in paperback!Mexican American Mario Molina was a modern-day hero who helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s. Growing up in Mexico City, Mario was a curious boy who studied hidden worlds through a microscope. As a young man in California, he discovered that CFCs, used in millions of refrigerators and spray cans, were tearing a hole in Earth''s protective ozone layer. Mario knew the world had to be warned--and quickly. Mario went on to become a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story gives hope in fighting the ongoing climate crisis.

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A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * A NCSS 2023 Notable Social Studies Trade BookWhat was the pandemic of the century like at the start? This swift, gripping novel captures not only the uncertainty and panic when COVID first emerged in Wuhan, but also how a community banded together. Weaving in the tastes and sounds of the historic city, Wuhan’s comforting and distinctive cuisine comes to life as the reader follows 13-year-old Mei who, through her love for cooking, makes a difference in her community. Written by an award-winning author originally from Wuhan. Grieving the death of her mother and an outcast at school, thirteen-year-old Mei finds solace in cooking and computer games. When her friend’s grandmother falls ill, Mei seeks out her father, a doctor, for help, and discovers the hospital is overcrowded. As the virus spreads, Mei finds herself alone in a locked-down city trying to find a way to help.Author Ying Chang Compestine draws on her own experiences growing up in Wuhan to illustrate that the darkest times can bring out the best in people, friendship can give one courage in frightening times, and most importantly, young people can make an impact on the world. Readers can follow Mei’s tantalizing recipes and cook them at home.

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''Wonderful and moving'' Clare Chambers''Utterly absorbing'' Sunday PostSHORTLISTED FOR THE WINSTON GRAHAM HISTORICAL PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZEJamesina Ross is long finished with men. But one night a stranger seeking lodgings knocks on the door of her tenement flat. He doesn''t recognise her, but she remembers him at once. Not that she plans to mention it. She has no intention of trusting anyone enough to let herself be vulnerable again. A lifetime ago, growing up in a Highland glen, Jamesina Ross wrote songs about the land and the kin who had worked it for generations. But her music was no match for the violence her community faced in the Highland Clearances. Jamesina has borne the disfigurements of that day ever since, on her face and inside her head. Her lodger thinks that if she would only dare to open the past, she might have the chance of a future. This is a story about resilience, memory, resurrection - and those parts of who we are that nobody can take away. A beautiful exploration of unlooked-for love in later life, its contrariness and its awkward, surprising joys, this is a story about resilience, memory, resurrection - and those parts of who we are that nobody can take away.

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Hope in a Ballet Shoe tells the story of Michaela DePrince. Growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, she witnessed atrocities that no child ever should. Her father was killed by rebels and her mother died of famine. Sent to an orphanage, Michaela was mistreated and saw the brutal murder of her favourite teacher.Then Michaela and her best friend are adopted by an American couple, and Michaela begins to take dance lessons. But life in the States isn''t without difficulties. Unfortunately, tragedy can find its way to Michaela in America, too, and her past can feel like it''s haunting her. The world of ballet is a racist one, and Michaela has to fight for a place amongst the ballet elite, hearing the words ''America''s not ready for a black girl ballerina.''And yet . . . Today, Michaela DePrince is an international ballet star, dancing for The Dutch National Ballet at the age of nineteen. This is a heart-breaking, inspiring autobiography by a teenager who shows us that, beyond everything, there is always hope for a better future.

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Taut, lyrical and utterly gripping - the internationally award-winning and bestselling debutA fizzing headrush of a novel about four boys coming of age on the deprived outskirts of Oslo''A shot in the arm: equally brutal and soulful, the most vivid, vital book I''ve read in ages'' Lisa McInerney‘A powerful portrait of youth and young manhood - unexpected and beautiful’ Michael Magee''Raw and unfiltered, I was hooked from the very first page'' Service95Last night i got woke up by marco ringing, and he was crying, he said, he died ivor, he died, and i didnt need to hear who to know, i just hung up.Ivor and Marco have been getting high since they were thirteen, started dealing at fourteen, by fifteen they were carrying knives. At sixteen years old, they hurtle from one trip to the next, one fight to the next, always watching their backs. Ivor dreams of getting out - finishing school, becoming a lawyer, marrying the girl he loves from the corner shop - but the path he''s on only leads one way.In flashes of firecracker prose, shot through with rare empathy, irrepressible wit and gut-punch pathos, Oliver Lovrenski gives voice to young men growing up in a brutal and chaotic world.WINNER of the Oslo City Artist Prize and the Norwegian Booksellers PrizeSHORTLISTED for the Brage Award and the Tarjei Vesaas Debut Prize

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The thrilling career of ATF agent Cynthia Beebe is told through the lens of six-high profile cases involving bombings, arson, and the Hell''s Angels. Boots in the Ashes is the memoir of Cynthia Beebe''s groundbreaking career as one of the first women special agents for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (ATF). A smart and independent girl growing up in suburban Chicago, she unexpectedly became one of the first women to hunt down violent criminals for the federal government.As a special agent for 27 years, Beebe gives the reader first-hand knowledge of the human capacity for evil. She tells the story of how, as a young woman, she overcame many obstacles on her journey through the treacherous world of illegal guns, gangs, and bombs. She battled conflicts both on the streets and within ATF. But Beebe learned how to thrive in the ultra-masculine world of violent crime and those whose job it is to stop it.Beebe tells her story through the lens of six major cases that read like crime fiction: four bombings, one arson fire and a massive roundup of the Hell''s Angels on the West Coast. She also shares riveting never before revealed trial testimonies, including killers, bombers, arsonists, victims, witnesses and judges.

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Growing up in north-west London in the 1950s and living alongside a busy freight line, the seed for a fascination with steam was firmly planted in the young Geoff Barker’s head. Later in life he was able to visit Barry Scrapyard and recorded the locos seen there over a seven-year period from 1977 to 1983. He then went back in the early 1990s to photograph every last remaining locomotive. Those holiday stop-offs at the famous scrapyard created a wonderful photographic record of a unique place.Through this selection of striking images and informative captions, Geoff Barker and David Holland celebrate this long-gone but much-cherished scrapyard.

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A tribute to her father, Makaziwe Mandela shares the most definitive portrait of Nelson Mandela to date, revealing the man behind the anti-apartheid movement that changed the world.One of Time magazine’s Most Important People of the Twentieth Century, Nelson Mandela continues to be a symbol of equality and justice: a Nobel Prize winner, South Africa’s first Black president, and an unrelenting leader in the movement to dismantle racial inequality. Written by his daughter, her story uncovers the family man behind the international peacemaker persona.This volume presents an extraordinary assembly of historic biography and imagery alongside never-before-published family stories and personal photographs, Nelson Mandela’s letters to friends and family, journal entries written during his incarceration, and a unique collection of rarely seen charcoal drawings and paintings he began at 83 years old. Chapters chronicle Mandela’s childhood growing up in Mvezo, his time in Johannesburg as leader of the African National Congress, the importance of his familial relationships, decades of imprisonment, and his role as president and philanthropist. An enthralling read illustrated by powerful historic imagery, this tome delves into the life of the man that continues to galvanize so many.

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For a boy growing up in an ordinary town in Wales, summer is 'always radiant, rainless, lazily rowdy and skyblue', and it always snows at Christmas. Weaving through the course of a year, this selection of Dylan Thomas's most evocative and bittersweet stories depicts silent winter mornings by the sea, glorious holidays in the countryside and lovelorn nights in the pub. It ends with 'A Child's Christmas in Wales', perhaps the most beautiful story of the festive season ever written.

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The long-awaited memoir by movie and theatre legend, Brian Cox.A Guardian, Times, Sunday Times and Independent Book of the Year*Featuring a foreword by the executive producer of Succession, Frank Rich*From Titus Andronicus with the RSC to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO''s Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. We know him on screen, but few know of his extraordinary life story.Growing up in Dundee, Scotland, Cox lost his father when he was just eight years old and was brought up by his three elder sisters in the aftermath of his mother''s nervous breakdowns and ultimate hospitalization. After joining the Dundee Repertory Theatre at the age of fifteen, you could say the rest is history - but that is to overlook the enormous graft that has gone into the making of the legend we know today. This is a rags-to-riches life story like no other - a seminal autobiography that both captures Cox''s distinctive voice and his very soul.''One of the best showbiz memoirs ever written... it''s as funny as it is furious... Brian Cox has done everything and with this book he leaves everyone else standing'' Mail on Sunday''Absolute heaven'' Sunday Times''A hugely readable memoir from a giant of stage and screen'' Mark Kermode''A life well lived and a story well told. From first page to last Brian Cox the great actor is Brian Cox the great storyteller, and nobody is spared his sharp eye and his caustic wit, himself and some big Hollywood names included'' Alastair Campbell''Laced with his characteristic generosity, self-deprecation and cut-the-crap wisdom'' Harriet Walter''Mesmerizing'' Peter Biskind''Blisteringly brilliant'' Bryony Gordon''Funny and irreverent'' The Times

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Available again for the first time in decades, this jewel of a memoir is the poignant story of a young Jewish girl growing up in a Polish farm village, from the peaceful early 1930s through the tragic war years, and finding safe harbor at last.

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Award-winning poet Joseph Coelho’s astonishing new collection is a powerful and moving poetic narrative about growing up in the city.

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Bestseller in ''Books on Self-esteem and Self-reliance for Young Adults'' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024"... this book is a MUST if you have a growing girl." - online customer review"Some things are super scary especially for a 9-year-old but reading this together, I felt, let her know that she could talk to me about anything." - online customer review"It has everything a girl needs to understand their body and mood changes as they experience this new stage of their lives." - online customer review"A very gentle and friendly guide to growing up." - online customer review"The illustrations are all child-appropriate and the level of detail is set just right." - online customer review"Opens the door for conversations about the changes they are and will be going through." - online customer reviewA sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger girls.A friendly, reassuring and positive guide for girls as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from periods and breast development to body hair and personal hygiene, puberty and parenting expert Anita Naik addresses any worries that girls may have relating to what is ''normal''. She reassures readers and booststheir confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.The Girls'' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such as body image, self-esteem and how puberty affects boys, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.Contents include:- What is puberty?- Your puberty timeline- Breasts and bras- Same age, different stage- Skin changes- Sweats, smells and personal hygiene- Hair in new places- Changes down below- What are periods?- The practical side of periods- Managing periods- Sex explained- Making babies- New feelings- Managing your moods- Healthy eating- The power of exercise- Self-esteem and body image- Privacy and your body- Puberty for boys- Boys have worries, too

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A simple and modern guide to bodies and boundaries!Amy and Alex have toured over 200 schools delivering inclusive sex and relationship lessons.They''ve taken the toughest and most common questions about puberty from THOUSANDS of UK children and answered them in this simple and empathetic guide to growing up. From questions about puberty, consent and boundaries to navigating the online world and sexuality, Brilliant Questions About Growing Up is an easy-to-follow toolkit about what ''normal'' really means when it comes to growing up (spoiler, it looks different for all of us).This reassuring read is ideal for 7-11 year olds and offers a non-judgemental approach to all of those difficult, funny and (sometimes) embarrassing questions in a way that facilitates honest and comfortable conversations with children.''The authors navigated this difficult to explain and sometimes difficult to understand area with great empathy and simplicity . . . I think this is a great book and I''ll continue to use it as a parent, sharing it with my kids as we try and understand the world of growing up together.'' Dan Sumpton, social worker and NHS psychological therapist - Sonshine Magazine

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Bestseller in ''Children''s sex education'' Amazon category in the UK, May 2024"My son said nothing scared him after reading this book and he felt much more comfortable about it all." - online customer review"Do you ever wonder how to start the conversation about the birds and the bees with your child? Well, this book helps you in so many ways! Highly recommend if you''re planning on having that talk soon." - online customer review"Great book, factual, easy to understand and supports parental talks!" - online customer review"It''s a perfect no-nonsense book! Brilliant!" - online customer review"It has all the answers for inquisitive minds." - online customer review"My son is autistic and finds change very hard. This book has helped him to understand the changes that will happen in himself that he can''t control. Bright pictures with accurate details for the body parts. Great book!" - online customer reviewA sensitively written, friendly guide to growing up, specifically aimed at younger boys.A friendly and reassuring guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expert Phil Wilkinson addresses any worries that boys might have relating to what is ''normal''. He reassures readers and boosts their confidence, encouraging them to feel positive about the changes they will experience as they go through puberty.The Boys'' Guide to Growing Up also includes advice on topics such exercise, healthy eating, shaving, talking about feelings and how puberty affects girls, and has an age-appropriate section on sex and reproduction.Contents include:- What is puberty?- Your puberty timeline- How do hormones work?- The height and weight race- A deeper voice- Spotty skin- Hair, hair, everywhere­- The art of shaving- Sweat, smells and personal hygiene- Changes down below- New feelings- Sex explained- Making babies- Keeping your confidence up- Mood swings- Managing your feelings- Healthy eating- The power of exercise- Privacy and your body- Puberty for girls- Girls have worries, too

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What’s the point of belly buttons? When will my voice go deep? Why do I have to go to bed? Curious children can find out about growing up and puberty, hormones, periods, shaving and much more in this entertaining book with over 60 flaps to lift. There are helpful tips on coping with growing up, and links to websites with more information, too.

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A clear and simple guide to growing up, and the changes you can expect during puberty. With cartoony artwork and diagrams, this book explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity. The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic, has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 11 and up, who have just begun their journey into puberty - or are likely to start soon. Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, bras, periods, shaving, all about vaginas, vulvas and penises, sex, sexuality, love, relationships, friendships, hormones, looking after yourself, staying safe and keeping healthy - written in consultation with experts in sex education and gender studies, alongside medical doctors.

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Growing up with Dad is a heartwarming story written by best-selling author David Calcano. It reminds us of the irreplaceable role fathers play in children''s lives, the fun and laughter they bring, and the love that endures through generations. This delightful book is filled with beautiful, cute, and colourful illustrations that bring each heartfelt moment between a father and his child to life, capturing the essence of fatherhood and growing up in vibrant detail. Let us celebrate those magical dad moments like never before, with this book that is perfect to share with your children.

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''An excellent book'' David Aaronovitch, The TimesWas the 1960s really that great time of liberation, joyful experimentation and celebration of youth? Growing Up takes an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of the sexual revolution.No era in recent history has been both more celebrated and vilified than the 1960s. For some it was a time when music, fashion and drugs enabled young people to express their individuality and freedom, their hopes and dreams of a different, perhaps better, world. For others, the decade marked the advent of the permissive society, with its undermining of authority, family values and common decency. At the heart of this continuing controversy is sex. For this wide-ranging and eye-opening survey of the sexual landscape of the 1960s Peter Doggett has assembled a dozen little-known stories that reveal how the sexual revolution transformed people''s lives. Growing Up provides an honest, often disturbing portrait of a constant battle between two forces: the urge to free the body from guilt and restraint; and the desire to control, cannibalise and exploit that liberation for profit or pleasure. It is a battle that divides opinion to this day.

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A delightful treasury of quotes to spark joy and imagination while growing up!This beautifully illustrated collection offers quotes from historical and modern classics for today''s kids. Centered around helpful themes, such as courage, kindness, and self-confidence, these inspirational words from some of the most creative minds in children''s literature offer readers timeless wisdom for growing up in today''s world.Over 170 beloved children''s books are found in this treasury, including:The Velveteen RabbitThe Wizard of OzCoralineRamona the PestJames and the Giant PeachTar BeachA Long Walk to WaterLast Stop to Market StreetLooking for Alaska"We are born to dream and make the things we dream about."—The Sun Is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon"Courage is if you knew where there were some mountains, you would definitely climb them."—Courage, Bernard Waber"You can’t run away from who you are, but what you can do is run toward who you want to be."—Ghost, Jason Reynolds

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An urgent, insightful account of the human side of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine by seasoned war reporter Tim Judah Making his way from the Polish border in the west, through the capital city and the heart of the 2014 revolution, to the eastern frontline near the Russian border, Tim Judah brings a rare glimpse of the reality behind the headlines. Along the way he talks to the people living through the conflict - mothers, soldiers, businessmen, poets, politicians - whose memories of a contested past shape their attitudes, allegiances and hopes for the future. Together, their stories paint a vivid picture of what the second largest country in Europe feels like in wartime: a nation trapped between powerful forces, both political and historical.''Visceral, gripping, heartbreaking'' Simon Sebag Montefiore''Haunting . . . timely . . . Interviewing a wide range of people who have been caught up in the recent conflict, Judah concentrates skilfully and affectingly on the human cost'' Alexander Larman, Observer ''Comes close to the master, Ryszard Kapuscinski'' Roger Boyes, The Times ''A kaleidoscopic portrait . . . Judah looks at the present - what Ukraine looks and feels like now'' Marcus Tanner, Independent

Objev podobné jako In Wartime - Tim Judah

During the Second World War, the Netherlands is still under Nazi control and any acts of resistance are punishable by death. But when sixteen-year-old Michiel is asked to take care of a wounded British Spitfire pilot he doesn't think twice. He joins the secret struggle against the Nazis, working every day to end the occupation and protect those in danger from it, knowing all the time that spies are everywhere and one loose word could cost him his life... Winter in Wartime is a thrilling, powerful and inspiring adventure story, based on the author's own experiences as a child in Nazi-occupied Holland.

Objev podobné jako Winter in Wartime - Jan Terlouw

Kniha - autor Tom Felton, 304 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu matná They called for a break, and Gambon magicked up a cigarette from out of his beard. He and I were often to be found outside the stage door, having 'a breath of fresh air', as we referred to it. There would be painters and plasterers and chippies and sparks, and among them all would be me and Dumbledore having a crafty cigarette. From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time. He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years as part of the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame...

Objev podobné jako Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard (9781529149425)

Mary Panton walls up her desires in a beautiful villa high up in the hills above Florence, as she calmly contemplates her disastrous marriage. But a single act of compassion begins a nightmare of violence that shatters her serenity. She turns for help to the notorious Rowley Flint, and through him comes to realise that to deny love, with all its passions and risks, is to deny life itself.

Objev podobné jako Up At The Villa - William Somerset Maugham

A reassuring, fact-packed book for boys on what to expect when growing up. From Dr Emily MacDonogh, OK! magazine's popular Health and Parenting Columnist.

Objev podobné jako Growing Up for Boys: Everything You Need to Know - Dr Emily MacDonagh

Were the 1960s really a great time of liberation and joyful experimentation? Growing Up takes an unflinching look at the dark underbelly of the sexual revolution.No era in recent history has been both more celebrated and vilified than the 1960s. And at the heart of all that controversy - the music, drugs, fashion, hopes, dreams and political movements - is sex.In this wide-ranging and eye-opening survey of the sexual landscape of the 1960s, Peter Doggett has assembled a dozen little-known stories that reveal how the sexual revolution transformed people''s lives - for better or worse.''An important reappraisal of a decade that changed us, for good and ill'' Sunday Times''Fascinating...shows rather conclusively that the sixties was not a sexual paradise'' Evening Standard''Creates an account of the 1960s that, unlike most popular histories, does not edit out the grim bits'' Mail on Sunday

Objev podobné jako Growing Up - Peter Doggett

Growing up isn''t easy, and the trials and tribulations of being a teenager can be particularly confusing for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). This book covers all the concerns commonly faced by girls with ASDs and their parents, from periods and puberty to worries over friendships and "fitting in". Taking a good look at these adolescent issues, and many more, within the context of specific areas of difficulty for girls with ASDs, the authors provide families with the knowledge and advice they need to help their daughters - and the whole family - through the teenage years. This book addresses core issues such as cognition, communication, behavior, sensory sensitivities, and social difficulties; it gives candid and realistic advice on a wide range of important teenage topics. Providing professional perspectives alongside personal experiences from mothers, daughters and educators, this is a unique and indispensible guide for families and their daughters with ASDs, as well as the teachers and professionals who work with them.

Objev podobné jako Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum - Shana Nichols

''Wise and kind'' - Sali Hughes''Every young teen needs this book'' - Nadia Sawalha''Brilliant, accessible, sensitive and funny'' - Emily Maitlis''Funny, kind and wise'' - Daisy Buchanan----Going through puberty? Thinking about puberty? Worried about growing up? This book is for you!Knowledge is power! All the information you need is here, plus advice, wisdom and lots of questions from girls like you:- Body-basics (like breasts, spots and periods)- Life''s big mysteries. Is how you look important? Is a crush ever wrong? Is it bad to be jealous of your friends?- Clear, empowering info on emotions, sex, sexuality and gender- Staying safe and having fun online- Plenty of space for your own notes and doodlesPuberty isn''t just about what''s going on in your body, but also your brain, your emotions and the world around you.

Objev podobné jako The Girls' Guide to Growing Up Great - Dr Maddy Podichetty, Sophie Elkan, Laura Chaisty

A simple and reassuring introduction to periods and body changes for young girls aged 7 and up.This easy-to-understand, straightforward book gives clear advice for young readers who want to understand more about the changes in their body that happen during puberty. The clear, friendly approach explains what puberty is, what changes might happen from getting hairy to growing breasts, as well as explaining all about periods. The book answers the many questions girls might have about periods, such as: how long do periods last; what are period pains; how do I use sanitary products?The book focuses purely on the changes happening to a girl''s body during puberty with no mention of sex, which some younger children aren''t ready to learn about.There is sensible advice about heathy eating, exercise and keeping clean, as well as how to tackle any emotional ups and downs and tips for boosting self-esteem.Questions and answers throughout will help dispel any myths and give gentle advice.Suitable for all ages, and in particular for any young girls experiencing early puberty.

Objev podobné jako My Body's Changing: A Girl's Guide to Growing Up - Anita Ganeriová

“A radical, beautiful, world-changing collection of writing that we all need to read.” Scarlett Curtis, Feminists Don’t Wear Pinkgal-dem, the award-winning online and print magazine, is created by women and non-binary people of colour. In this life-affirming, moving and joyous collection of fourteen essays, gal-dem''s talented writers use raw material from their teenage years – diaries, poems and chat histories – to give advice to their younger selves and those growing up today.gal-dem have been praised by the Guardian for being "the agents of change we need", and these essays tackle important subjects including race, gender, mental health and activism, making this essential reading.

Objev podobné jako "I Will Not Be Erased": Our stories about growing up as people of colour - gal-dem

Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence, talks to seven inspirationalfigures about their childhood experiences, as well as sharinginsight into his own.

Objev podobné jako Growing Up Black in Britain: Stories of courage, success and hope - Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Stuart Lawrence

This charmingly illustrated guide for girls is full of facts and advice about growing up, puberty, body image, friendship, crushes and more! Written in literal language and addressing sensory issues, safety, and social skills throughout, it offers an ideal introduction to the teenage years for girls with autism aged 9 to 14.

Objev podobné jako The Growing Up Guide for Girls - Davida Hartman

An incisive and insightful celebrity memoir by Jaleel White, one of the most beloved icons of nineties pop culture and TV history, renowned for his portrayal of Steven Urkel on the hit sitcom Family Matters. At the tender age of twelve, Jaleel White auditioned for the role of Steve Urkel, the socially inept genius, who was in love with his next-door neighbor, Laura. Though Steven Urkel was intended to be in only one episode, Jaleel’s indelible performance as a child actor catapulted Urkel into the pantheon of American pop culture. But success can cost as much as it pays. After nine years on the popular sitcom Family Matters, Jaleel is twenty-one, a UCLA undergrad, and adjusting to a world and industry that sees him as the nasally nerd in high water pants, suspenders, and coke bottle glasses. In this wise and witty memoir, Growing Up Urkel takes you on a memorable journey through peaks, valleys, and plateaus of fame and fortune. Join Jaleel as he invites you to relive the unforgettable ride of nineties nostalgia, while uncovering the personal growth behind the iconic suspenders and the lasting impact of his journey as one of America’s favorite sitcom stars.

Objev podobné jako Growing Up Urkel - Jaleel White

When war broke out in 1914, Somerset Maugham was dispatched by the British Secret Service to Switzerland under the guise of completing a play. Multilingual, knowledgeable about many European countries and a celebrated writer, Maugham had the perfect cover, and the assignment appealed to his love of romance, and of the ridiculous. The stories collected in Ashenden are rooted in Maugham''s own experiences as an agent, reflecting the ruthlessness and brutality of espionage, its intrigue and treachery, as well as its absurdity.

Objev podobné jako Ashenden - William Somerset Maugham

The third book in the Air Raid Girls series - a heart-warming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas.Spring, 1942. Lizzie is making plans for her wedding with fiancé Bill. But preparations during wartime aren''t easy, and attacks on the Yorkshire port of Kelthorpe are only getting worse. Connie wants to be there for her sister, but she has troubles of her own - a secret that is driving a wedge between herself and those who love her.Meanwhile, Pamela faces new complications in her romance with Fred, and the arrival of two new RAF servicemen stirs up trouble.As bombs fall and friendships are tested, will the air raid girls keep their fighting spirit and find their happy endings? ---------------------------------------------Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series:''There wasn''t anything I didn''t like about this book'' 5 star review''In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best'' 5 star review''I couldn''t put this book down'' 5 star review''Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end'' 5 star review''Just the kind of book I like'' 5 star review

Objev podobné jako The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - Jenny Holmes

An “extraordinary…must-read” (Steven Levitsky, New York Times–bestselling coauthor of How Democracies Die) look at how support from foreign superpowers propped up—and pulled down—authoritarian regimes during the Cold War, offering lessons for today’s great power competition Throughout the Cold War, the United States and Soviet Union competed to prop up friendly dictatorships abroad. Today, it is commonly assumed that this military aid enabled the survival of allied autocrats, from Taiwan’s Chiang Kai-shek to Ethiopia’s Mengistu Haile Mariam. In Up in Arms, political scientist Adam E. Casey rebuts the received wisdom: aid to autocracies often backfired during the Cold War. Casey draws on extensive original research to show that, despite billions poured into friendly regimes, US-backed dictators lasted in power no longer than those without outside help. In fact, American aid often unintentionally destabilized autocratic regimes. The United States encouraged foreign regimes to establish strong, independent armies like its own, but those armies often went on to lead coups themselves. By contrast, the Soviets promoted the subordination of the army to the ruling regime, neutralizing the threat of military takeover. Ultimately, Casey concludes, it is subservient militaries—not outside aid—that help autocrats maintain power. In an era of renewed great power competition, Up in Arms offers invaluable insights into the unforeseen consequences of overseas meddling, revealing how military aid can help pull down dictators as often as it props them up.

Objev podobné jako Up in Arms - Adam E. Casey

A modern and inclusive guide to help every child understand theirjourney from childhood to being a grown-up.

Objev podobné jako Growing Up: An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Your Changing Body - Rachel Greener

A classically beautiful picture book from Helen Oxenbury and Ruth Krauss. Share the universal experience of growing up and discover the rhythms of the seasons in this wonderfully timeless story.A little boy, some chicks and a puppy live on a farm. They see the first signs of spring growing in the fields and the little boy asks his mother if he and the puppy will grow too. Of course you will, she assures him, and as spring turns to summer he sees his dog growing taller and the chicks become chickens. But as the seasons change and everything grows around him, the little boy feels like he has stayed the same. Can he really be growing too?This charming story will enchant younger readers and is perfect for sharing aloud. Beautifully presented as an illustrated paperback, it is the perfect book for all little children wondering if they’re growing too.

Objev podobné jako The Growing Story - Ruth Krauss

It’s time for an adventure with High, High, Up in the Sky, a Find and Feel story from Petit Collage.Join in with Crab’s journey from the sea to the sky! As children follow along and make new animal friends, they can find the special cut-outs, layers, and textured areas on each page and become part of the story. The jaunty rhythm of the rhyming text and brightly colored illustrations will keep children engaged throughout, and Crab’s quest to achieve the dream of flying up high will build strong foundations for perseverance and self-belief in your little one. Made for ages 12mo+, this Find and Feel Story will become a family favorite. Unlike most touch-and-feel books, High, High, Up in the Sky is fully recyclable. Printed using FSC materials and vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product.JOIN THE ADVENTURE – High, High, Up in the Sky follows Crab’s journey from the ocean to the clouds! As children follow along and make new animal friends, they can find the special cut-outs and textured areas on each page and become part of the story. TACTILE EXPERIENCE – The brightly colored and layered areas will keep children engaged as you read. They also bring an awareness of change and differences between each page, which helps little ones to associate the word shapes with the pictures. PLAY & DEVELOPMENT – Find and Feel Stories are designed to develop hand-eye coordination, sensory awareness, and fine and gross motor skills. Plus, the playful rhyming story will build strong foundations for perseverance and self-belief. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED – Unlike most touch-and-feel books, High, High, Up in the Sky is fully recyclable. Printed using FSC materials and vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product. PETIT COLLAGE – Combining great design with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play. From on-the-go fun to nursery show pieces, our products are playful, creative, and educational.

Objev podobné jako A Find and Feel Story: High, High, Up in the Sky - Petit Collage

A stunning and interactive exploration of the natural world, celebrating the diversity of natural treasures that fill the air and published in partnership with the Natural History Museum London.My Nature Collection: Up in the Air is filled with beautifully detailed artwork, highlighted natural treasures and hidden features to spot on every page. Fly high into many remarkable airborne habitats and get to know their special features, from moths above a meadow to dust storms sweeping the savannah, from bees that brave the desert skies to clouds that sit among the mountains. Search and find each wonder in context, with answers and further explanations at the back of the book.My Nature Collection book series encourages readers age 7 and up to look carefully and consider Earth''s natural habitats in detail through interactive questions and up-close artwork. The perfect collection of books for treasure collectors, fact hunters and all lovers of nature!Series titles include: In the Rainforest / Under the Ground / Under the Sea / Up in the Air

Objev podobné jako My Nature Collection: Up in the Air - Cameron Menzies

What was life like for families in wartime Britain? Take a walk down a street in Liverpool to find out. Explore family life during World War Two, from rationing to air raids, bomb shelters to evacuees. This beautifully illustrated book gives insight into the daily experiences of adults and children on the Home Front. Thoughtfully interspersed with spreads on the key moments of the war and information about them, such as what caused the outbreak and what happened on VE Day.

Objev podobné jako Our Wartime Street - Fiz Osborne

Now in paperback! This exuberant and lyrical addition to the award-winning Over and Under series unveils the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves, and down in the dirt. From the author-illustrator team behind Over and Under the Snow and Over and Under the Pond. Explore the secret realm beneath the dirt that brings the world of nature to life: Follow a young girl and her grandmother on a journey through the year planning, planting, and harvesting their garden—and learn about what's happening in the dirt to help make it all happen. Up in the garden, the world is full of green—leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world—earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks burrow—populated by all the creatures that make a garden their home. These secrets and many others are waiting to be discovered up in the garden and down in the dirt in this sweet children’s book from Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal, the latest in their beloved series that offers kids a peek into hidden ecosystems. ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Beautiful illustrations paired with an easy-to-follow storyline make this a great read for any early elementary school student, while a glossary of animals that live in, around, and under the garden enriches the reading experience. INSPIRES A LOVE A NATURE: Offering a look inside a hidden and bustling underground ecosystem, this gorgeously illustrated book encourages children to explore the world around them and appreciate the natural wonders they discover. A FIVE-STAR FAVORITE OF READERS & REVIEWERS: "The harmonious relationships above and below ground, and those between the two, emphasize the complexities of the garden ecosystem, as well as the joys of sustained engagement with the land."—The Horn Book Magazine; "Offers excellent coming attractions for what youngsters can expect when they try to grow something." —Reading TodayPerfect for: A great read-aloud book for home or school Parents looking for enchanting bedtime reads or nature books for kids Fans of books like A Different Pond, A Seed is Sleepy, An Egg Is Quiet, Because of an Acorn, and Over and Under the Rainforest and others in the Over and Under series Any kid who loves picture books about science, nature, or animals

Objev podobné jako Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt - Kate Messner