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I Heard the Owl Call My Name - Margaret Craven

With an introduction by author Cynan JonesWhen Mark Brian, a young priest, is sent to the Indian village of Kingcome in British Columbia, he finds himself in an astonishing place of salmon runs and ancient totems. Yet amidst the beauty, the old culture is under attack, slowly being replaced by prefab houses and alcoholism. Mark has not long to live, and so he sets about sharing the hunting and fishing, the festivals and funerals, the joys and sorrows of a once proud tribe. Perhaps here he will learn enough of life to be ready to die.With all the qualities of a legend or fable, I Heard the Owl Call My Name is a journey of discovery, and a story about the transforming power of love. Exploring the clash of old and new, it is an outstanding modern classic, both wise and tragic.

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In Flames: I, The Mask - CD (0727361433529)

Hudební CD - In Flames je švédská melodic death metalová skupina z Göteborgu, jejíž styl se díky mnoha vlivům postupně měnil a vyvíjel až po jejich poslední album. In Flames je švédská melodic death metalová skupina z Göteborgu, jejíž styl se díky mnoha vlivům postupně měnil a vyvíjel až po jejich poslední album. In Flames byla jedna z prvních skupin hrající melodic death metal a stejně jako v případě At the Gates se nedá diskutovat o jejich obrovském vlivu na tento žánr. Seznam stop Voices / I, The Mask / Call My Name / I Am Above / Follow Me / (This Is Our) House / We Will Remember / In This Life / Burn / Deep Inside / All The Pain / Stay With Me

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I Heard Her Call My Name - Lucy Sante

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024‘Moving’ THE NEW YORK TIMES‘A joy’ THE WASHINGTON POST‘Vibrant’ LIT HUB‘Powerful’ NEW YORKERLucy Sante has often felt like an outsider. Born in Belgium to conservative Catholic working-class parents, she was transplanted to the United States without ever entirely settling here. But a feeling of home finally arrived when she moved to New York City in the early 1970s amidst her fellow bohemians. Through those electric years, some of her friends would die young, from drugs and AIDS, and others would become jarringly famous. Lucy flirted with both fates, on her way to building a glittering career as a writer. But she could never shake that feeling. When she was finally ready, Lucy decided to confront the façade she’d been presenting to everyone, including herself, over these years. I Heard Her Call My Name is the story of that confrontation, of a life with a missing piece that with transition, falls into place. This a memoir of grace and wit that parses the issues of gender identity and far beyond with unbounding humility and hope. 'Radical, humble and wise' HERMIONE HOBY'An astonishing, once-in-a-lifetime achievement' HUA HSU'Vivid, encompassing and compassionate' CATHERINE LACEY

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When You Call My Name - Tucker Shaw

A heartrending novel about two gay teens coming of age in New York - perfect for fans of It's a Sin and Adam Silvera.It's 1990 in New York City.Adam is falling in love for the first time. Ben is leaving home for the last.Drawn by the city's irresistible energy, the boys are swept up into the queer scene, where the potential for life and love seems limitless.But as the shadows of prejudice gather, Ben and Adam discover how their newfound community is facing the looming threat of AIDS, which will touch their lives more closely than they ever could have imagined.Heartbreaking yet hopeful, When You Call My Name tells the story of the moments that break our hearts and the people who make us whole - and shows how together we burn brightest in times of darkness.

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The Wind Knows My Name - Isabel Allende

No, we're not lost. The wind knows my name. And yours too.Vienna, 1938. Five-year-old Samuel Adler boards the last Kindertransport train out of Nazi-occupied Austria, escaping to England with just a change of clothes and his beloved violin. Eight decades later, Anita Diaz and her mother flee El Salvador for refuge in the United States, where the new family separation policy lands seven-year-old Anita alone at a camp in Nogales.Intertwining past and present, this is an unforgettable story of the search for family and home, the extraordinary sacrifices made by parents, and the courage of children to never stop dreaming. ‘Allende blends fact and fiction, love and war . . .

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The Nazis Knew My Name - Magda Hellinger, Maya Lee

'This thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Holocaust' – Ariana Neumann​The extraordinarily moving memoir by Australian Slovakian Holocaust survivor Magda Hellinger, who saved an untold number of lives at Auschwitz through everyday acts of courage, kindness and ingenuity. In the camps during the Second World War, prisoner Magda Hellinger Blau was selected by the SS as a Jewish prison leader and she eventually rises to the senior position of Lagerälteste (Camp Elder). Madga used her proximity to her fellow prisoners and the SS to engage in numerous acts of kindness, bravery and compassion to keep the prisoners alive in frightening and uncertain circumstances. Now, her daughter Maya Lee tells the definitive story of her mother, a woman who showed great bravery and compassion when stuck between worlds of authority and imprisonment. Using her mother’s short memoir as a starting point, this book is Maya Lee’s deep-dive into her mother’s life and the power of kindness in the face of adversity, as she connects with fellow Auschwitz survivors and forms new friendships throughout her journey.The Nazis Knew My Name is a poignant and personal exploration of the prisoners in the Holocaust camps and the need to still ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The River Knows My Name - Mortada Gzar

From award-winning writer Mortada Gzar, author of the acclaimed memoir I’m in Seattle, Where Are You?, comes an enthralling and lyrical novel about a girl’s liberating self-discovery in Iraq.Fifteen-year-old Charlotte is restlessly coming of age in early twentieth-century Basra, Iraq. The daughter of a Seattle doctor and missionary, Charlotte craves an adventure of her own making. Just the thought of the steppes, hills, valleys, and the winding river stirs Charlotte’s imagination and sends her compass of flight dancing.So, preferring the wondrous unknown to solicitude, Charlotte packs up copies of her father’s Gospels and a statue of the Baby Jesus and runs away. Then, in a desperate search to find his daughter, Charlotte’s own father goes missing. With the help of two women—the mission’s Sister Baghdadli and Shathra, a guide to the lost—Charlotte embarks on a quest steeped in local lore, and as mysterious and marvelous as the river itself. In turn, Charlotte may find what’s she’s been looking for all along: the ability to stake a claim on her own identity.In this rich and immersive novel, Mortada Gzar explores the power of belief, the drive for escape, and the exhilaration of self-discovery.

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The River Knows My Name - Mortada Gzar

From award-winning writer Mortada Gzar, author of the acclaimed memoir I’m in Seattle, Where Are You?, comes an enthralling and lyrical novel about a girl’s liberating self-discovery in Iraq.Fifteen-year-old Charlotte is restlessly coming of age in early twentieth-century Basra, Iraq. The daughter of a Seattle doctor and missionary, Charlotte craves an adventure of her own making. Just the thought of the steppes, hills, valleys, and the winding river stirs Charlotte’s imagination and sends her compass of flight dancing.So, preferring the wondrous unknown to solicitude, Charlotte packs up copies of her father’s Gospels and a statue of the Baby Jesus and runs away. Then, in a desperate search to find his daughter, Charlotte’s own father goes missing. With the help of two women—the mission’s Sister Baghdadli and Shathra, a guide to the lost—Charlotte embarks on a quest steeped in local lore, and as mysterious and marvelous as the river itself. In turn, Charlotte may find what’s she’s been looking for all along: the ability to stake a claim on her own identity.In this rich and immersive novel, Mortada Gzar explores the power of belief, the drive for escape, and the exhilaration of self-discovery.

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The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

The lyrical fantasy masterpiece about stories, legends and how they change the world. The Name of the Wind is an absolute must-read for any fan of fantasy fiction.''This is a magnificent book'' Anne McCaffrey''I was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone'' THE TIMES''I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me''So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

''I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me''So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.

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The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

''I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me''So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read coming-of-age adventure.

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The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

This anniversary hardcover includes more than 50 pages of extra content!- Beautiful, iconic cover by artist Sam Weber and designer Paul Buckley- Gorgeous, never-before-seen illustrations by artist Dan Dos Santos- Detailed and updated world map by artist Nate Taylor- Brand-new author''s note- Appendix detailing calendar system and currencies- Pronunciation guide of names and places''I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me''So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Name Of The Wind (poškozená) - Patrick Rothfuss

'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me' So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title.

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The Smallest Man - Frances Quinn

‘I want you to remember something, Nat. You’re small on the outside. But inside you’re as big as everyone else. You show people that and you won’t go far wrong in life.’ An uplifting, feel-good story perfect for fans of Mrs England The Doll Factory and The Devil and the Dark Water My name is Nat Davy. Perhaps you’ve heard of me? There was a time when people up and down the land knew my name, though they only ever knew half the story. The year of 1625, it was, when a single shilling changed my life. That shilling got me taken off to London, where they hid me in a pie, of all things, so I could be given as a gift to the new queen of England. They called me the queen’s dwarf, but I was more than that. I was her friend, when she had no one else, and later on, when the people of England turned against their king, it was me who saved her life. When they turned the world upside down, I was there, right at the heart of it, and this is my story. Inspired by a true story, and spanning two decades ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing - Matthew Perry

''There''s never been a more honest or raw memoir . . . and it may just save lives'' Daily Mail''Funny, fascinating, compelling . . . also a wonderful read for fans of Friends'' The Times''HI, MY NAME IS MATTHEW, although you may know me by my full name. My friends call me Matty.''So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who travelled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us . . . and so much more.In an extraordinary story that only he could tell - and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it - Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Best of Everything - Kit de Waalová

From the author of My Name is Leon comes an unforgettable story of found family and the love that steals into our lives... in spite of our best laid plans.''Tender. Beautifully judged'' Guardian ''I read this in a sitting, revelling in every word-perfect sentence'' (reader review) ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''De Waal takes an ordinary life and renders it extraordinary'' Monica Ali ''A beautiful and important story about kindness that will break your heart, then make it sing'' (reader review) ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Wonderful. De Waal writes brilliantly about forgiveness'' Clare Chambers ''A profoundly compassionate novel of devastating power'' Bernardine Evaristo Paulette''s the kind of woman who likes the future all mapped out: the wedding to Denton, the Caribbean honeymoon, the gingham quilt on the baby''s crib. Until one morning Garfield, Denton''s friend, arrives at her door with the news that Denton won''t be coming around any more, that there won''t be time for her to say goodbye. Somehow Garfield finds his way into her bed, and sooner than anyone can believe there is a baby, and suddenly giving Bird, her son, the best of everything is what gives Paulette''s life meaning. So why is it another ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Girl in the Photo - Heidi Amsinck

‘The literary equivalent of curling up with a box set of The Bridge or The Killing’ The Times. Following the highly acclaimed My Name is Jensen, comes the second in the series

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The Black Book - Lawrence Durrell

''The most exhilarating surge of language, style and sordid English manners [in] literature.'' DBC Pierre ''A wild, passionate, brilliantly gaudy and flamboyant extravaganza ... Richly obscene, energetically morbid, very often very funny ... Above all, stylistically and verbally inventive.'' ObserverDeath Gregory has disappeared, abandoning his diaries in a seedy London hotel. Discovered by Lawrence Lucifer, they depict a clique of intellectuals living a life of squalid debauchery: struggling writers and artists consumed by loves, lusts, and a quest for innovation. But as they satisfy violent appetites of the flesh - and mind - their descent into darkness accelerates ... Written when he was only 24, Lawrence Durrell described his controversial third novel as ''a two-fisted attack on literature by an angry young man of the thirties'' in which he ''first heard the sound of my own voice.'' First published in Paris in 1938, it was banned in Britain for nearly four decades due to its ''obscenity'' (influenced by Durrell''s friend Henry Miller). Vivid, surrealist, and haunting, The Black Book peers into the recesses of our souls: and establishes Durrell as a trailblazing stylist.''Stygian prose ... Words like stones, throwing, rockerying, mossing, churning, sharpening, bloodsucking, melting, and a hard firewater flows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Call of the Owl Woman - K. M. Huber

In a tale inspired by Peru''s Andean cosmovision and earth-centred spirituality, CALL OF THE OWL WOMAN is a gripping coming-of-age story for people who like to immerse themselves in other times, places, and cultures, people who love adventure, and those who are drawn to the mystical and magical. In sixth-century Peru, the Nasca people have flourished for centuries, their faith and ingenuity keeping the desert valleys green in a land where water is scarce. But a prolonged drought now fuels dangerous unrest. Cunning sorcerers and brutal priests vie for control, and Water Guardians like Patya''s father, who refuse to favour the powerful, are under attack. Devastated by her grandmother''s sudden death, fifteen-year-old Patya retreats into dance and music. She does not want to become a healer like the long lineage of women in her family before her. Even her grandmother had hinted she was born for something else. But, in the wake of a deadly earthquake, Patya must not only help the healers, she must do things she never thought possible. As she begins to conquer her self-doubts and trust her own sense of justice, she will also have to outwit men of power to keep her little brother from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Mercy Chair - M. W. Craven

Winner of the Fingerprint Award 2025 for Crime bookShortlisted for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel 2025 ----''Macabre and wry'' Telegraph''Mesmerising, macabre and magnificent. The Mercy Chair is truly terrifying, laugh-out-loud funny, and impossibly clever. Poe and Tilly are unstoppable'' Chris Whitaker''Washington Poe is a brilliant creation, from one of the finest and most inventive crime writers of today'' Peter James----Are you sitting comfortably? Then I''ll begin . . .Washington Poe has a story to tell.And he needs you to listen.You''ll hear how it started with the robber birds. Crows. Dozens of them. Enough for a murder . . .He''ll tell you about a man who was tied to a tree and stoned to death, a man who had tattooed himself with a code so obscure, even the gifted analyst Tilly Bradshaw struggled to break it. He''ll tell you how the man''s murder was connected to a tragedy that happened fifteen years earlier when a young girl massacred her entire family.And finally, he''ll tell you about the mercy chair. And why people would rather kill themselves than talk about it . . .Poe hopes you''ve been paying attention. Because in this story, nothing is as it seems . . .----MORE PRAISE ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Final Vow - M. W. Craven

The next unmissable novel* in the Sunday Times bestselling, multi-award-winning Washington Poe series. Poe and Tilly fans: be prepared for the most twisted thrill-ride so far . . .---'Another standout entry in a series that keeps setting the bar higher', Heat'The Final Vow is everything a thriller should be: clever, compelling, and packed with unforgettable characters. Gripping, darkly funny, and utterly addictive - MW Craven has done it again', Rachel Abbott'...ingenious, absorbing, cynical and funny', Literary Review---An invisible killer with a 100% success rate. No one is safe. Not even those closest to Washington Poe . . .A shooting at Gretna Green. A bride is murdered on her wedding day, seconds after she slips on her new ring. It's brutal and bloody but she isn't the first victim and she won't be the last. With the body count now at 17, people are terrified, not knowing where the sniper will strike next.With the nation in a state of panic, the police are at a loss and turn to Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw - the only team who just might be able to track down a serial killer following no discernible pattern and with the whole country as his personal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Owl and the Cactus - Hannah Dawn Gold

The Owl and the Cactus by Hannah Dawn Gold is an illustrated tale of exploration and friendship for children who are setting out on their own adventures in life. This light-hearted story follows the adventures of a very small owl, as he takes his first tentative flight in his desert home, encounters challenges and eventually finds his way home. In a big world, sometimes things can go wrong for even the bravest explorer. When Owl finds himself in need of help, he discovers that everyone is important, including people who are quiet, shy and could be easy to pass by, because ‘Even the smallest people can know important things!’Sometimes when we’re whizzing around in excitement, chasing the next achievement, we can overlook what’s around us. In a busy world, even young children can sometimes feel pressure. The Owl and the Cactus gently guides readers to understand that it is good to try new things, getting caught up in the thrill of success and it is also fine to stop, take a breath when we need to and ask for help. The wish to explore and grow is encouraged and supported in this book, balanced with the lesson that sometimes growing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Secret Life of the Owl - John Lewis-Stempel

The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed.''In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls.. every question you might ask ... is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer.'' -- Daily Mail''John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation'' -- Country Life''One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia.'' -- Mail on Sunday''An absolute pleasure to read'' -- ***** Reader review''Hypnotic reading'' -- ***** Reader review''Absolutely fascinating'' -- ***** Reader review''Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly'' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************''Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light.Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o.''There is something about owls. They ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark - Jill Tomlinson

One of our absolute favourites” – Zoe Ball ‘‘Utterly beguiling’ – Lucy Mangan, Guardian Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark. "Dark is nasty" he says and so he won't go hunting with his parents. Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring.Perhaps there is magic in the dark after all . . .Filled with gentle humour and giving comforting reassurance to nightime fears and anxieties, Jill Tomlinson’s animal bedtime stories have been enjoyed by children for decades. This edition of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.

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The Fire Next Time; Nobody Knows My Name; No Name In The Street; The Devil Finds Work - James Baldwin

Novelist, essayist, and public intellectual - James Baldwin is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. This Everyman''s Library collection includes his bestselling, galvanizing essay The Fire Next Time—which gave voice to the emerging civil rights movement of the 1960s and still lights the way to understanding race in America today—along with three additional brilliant works of nonfiction by this seminal chronicler and analyst of culture. From No Name In the Street''s extraordinary history of the turbulent sixties and early seventies to the "passionate, probing, controversial" (The Atlantic) Nobody Knows My Name and the incisive criticism of American movies in The Devil Finds Work, Baldwin''s stunning prose over and over proves relevant to our contemporary struggle for equality, justice, and social change.

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Elizabeth & Margaret : The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters

Perfect for fans of The Crown, this captivating biography from a New York Times bestselling author follows Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret as they navigate life in the royal spotlight.They were the closest of sisters and the best of friends. But when, in a quixotic twist of fate, their uncle Edward Vlll decided to abdicate the throne, the dynamic between Elizabeth and Margaret was dramatically altered. Forever more Margaret would have to curtsey to the sister she called 'Lillibet.' And bow to her wishes.Elizabeth would always look upon her younger sister's antics with a kind of stoical amusement, but Margaret's struggle to find a place and position inside the royal system—and her fraught relationship with its expectations—was often a source of tension. Famously, the Queen had to inform Margaret that the Church and government would not countenance her marrying a divorcee, Group Captain Peter Townsend, forcing Margaret to choose between keeping her title and royal allowances or her divorcee lover.From the idyll of their cloistered early life, through their hidden war-time lives, into the divergent paths they took following their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne, this book explores their relationship over the years. Andrew Morton's ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark - Jill Tomlinson

The magical and reassuring tale about baby barn owl Plop is a beloved children’s classic!As read by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge on CBeebies Bedtime Stories!Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark . . .The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries . . .Filled with gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations, this uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever!An abridged board book edition, for readers aged 3+.

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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark - Jill Tomlinson

A gorgeously illustrated picture book edition of the beloved classic children''s story about overcoming fears.HRH the Duchess of Cambridge will be reading The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark on CBeebies Bedtime Stories on Sunday 13th February as part of Children’s Mental Health Week.Plop, the baby owl, is like every barn owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark . . .The dark is brimming with excitement and magic. As Plop ventures into the night, he meets a boy who shows him fireworks, a black cat who takes him exploring, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, among other surprising discoveries . . .Filled with gentle humour and heart-warming illustrations, this uplifting story about finding the courage to face your fears has been beloved of parents and children for decades – and its message of resilience is as timely as ever!An abridged picture book edition.

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The Misadventures of Margaret Finch - Claire McGlasson

''Original, intelligent and beautifully written. . . alive with period detail.''DAILY MAIL''A gem of a book.'' ELODIE HARPER, THE WOLF DEN TRILOGY''Such a joy.’ JO BROWNING WROE, A TERRIBLE KINDNESS‘Utterly transporting, piercingly honest and intimate.’ INGRID PERSAUD, LOVE AFTER LOVEBlackpool, 1938. Miss Margaret Finch – a rather demure young woman – has just begun work in a position that relies on her discretion and powers of observation. Then, her path is crossed by the disgraced Rector of Stiffkey (aka Harold Davidson), who is the subject of a national scandal. Margaret is determined to discover the truth behind the headlines: is Davidson a maligned hero or an exploiter of the vulnerable? But her own troubles are never far away, and Margaret’s fear that history is about to repeat itself means she needs to uncover that truth urgently. This deeply evocative novel ripples with the tension of a country not yet able to countenance the devastation of another war. Margaret walks us along the promenade, peeks into the baths and even dares a trip on the love boat in this, her first seaside summer season, on a path more dangerous than she could ever have imagined.Readers are loving The Misadventures of Margaret ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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I am Emily the Owl - Pam Ayres

Follow Emily the barn owl on an extraordinary journey through her life in the fields, unveiling the fascinating world of these secretive and enchanting creatures, written in rhyme by the much-loved poet, Pam Ayres.Did you ever see us, in these fields and grassy places?Sensed our silent wings; glimpsed our exquisite heart-shaped faces?From the loss of her cherished barn to finding hope and a new home, discover the resilience and beauty of barn owls like Emily in I am Emily the Owl. Learn what sustains these graceful hunters, from their hunts for voles and mice to the snug boxes that become their sanctuaries.Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Nicola O''Byrne, I am Emily the Owl is the third book in Pam Ayres''s Animal Stories series. Bursting with natural facts interwoven throughout the story, and with an information spread at the end that includes tips on how to spot these majestic creatures.

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The Vanishing of Margaret Small - Neil Alexander

'An evocative, endearing, entertaining and thoroughly delicious character portrait and a terrific first novel' - Donal MacIntyre, TV presenter'A tender, thought-provoking and totally gripping novel from a wonderful storyteller...deserves to be a huge hit!' - Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert EntwistleMeet Margaret Small: 75, plain spoken, Whitstable native and a Cilla Black super fan. Shortly after the death of her idol, Margaret begins receiving sums of money in the post, signed simply 'C'.She is convinced it must be Cilla, but how can it be? To solve the mystery of her benefactor Margaret must go back in her memories almost 70 years, to the time when she was 'vanished' to a long-stay institution for children with learning disabilities.An absorbing and page-turning mystery with a dual timeline, The Vanishing of Margaret Small takes readers into a fascinating past, and introduces an unforgettable literary heroine.Perfect for fans of Libby Page and Gail Honeyman.Praise for The Vanishing of Margaret Small:'A captivating and charming story' - Imogen Clark'Funny, sad and uplifting all at once' - Frances Quinn'A beautiful story of human spirit and its power to thrive against the odds' - Anstey Harris'A fantastic, feel-good story . . . rich in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Misadventures of Margaret Finch - Claire McGlasson

''Original, intelligent and beautifully written. . . alive with period detail.''DAILY MAIL''A gem of a book.'' ELODIE HARPER, THE WOLF DEN TRILOGY''Such a joy.’ JO BROWNING WROE, A TERRIBLE KINDNESS‘Utterly transporting, piercingly honest and intimate.’ INGRID PERSAUD, LOVE AFTER LOVEBlackpool, 1938. Miss Margaret Finch – a rather demure young woman – has just begun work in a position that relies on her discretion and powers of observation. Then, her path is crossed by the disgraced Rector of Stiffkey (aka Harold Davidson), who is the subject of a national scandal. Margaret is determined to discover the truth behind the headlines: is Davidson a maligned hero or an exploiter of the vulnerable? But her own troubles are never far away, and Margaret’s fear that history is about to repeat itself means she needs to uncover that truth urgently. This deeply evocative novel ripples with the tension of a country not yet able to countenance the devastation of another war. Margaret walks us along the promenade, peeks into the baths and even dares a trip on the love boat in this, her first seaside summer season, on a path more dangerous than she could ever have imagined.Readers are loving The Misadventures of Margaret ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Owl - Moss Stephen

''BEAUTIFULLY, A BOOK ABOUT BIRDS'' The Sunday Times | ''ENGAGING AND EYE-OPENING'' The Countryman Uncover the life of owls through this beautiful guide to these secretive and charismatic birds from the bestselling author of The Robin, The Wren, and The Swan.Owls are among the most mysterious birds in the world. Their hauntingly beautiful calls and mostly nocturnal habits have long captured our collective imagination, inspiring more superstitions, folktales, and myths than any other group of birds. Seven species of owl - the tawny, little, barn, long-eared, short-eared, snowy and eagle owl - can be found in the British Isles (out of sixteen different kinds across Europe). They have lived alongside people for thousands of years, yet we still know so little about their day-to-day lives.Discover their fascinating lives, from the moment they first hatch, to the way they hunt their prey and how they raise the next generation. Explore the rich folklore they''ve inspired around the world and learn how, with a bit of luck, you can catch a glimpse of them yourself.With beautiful illustrations throughout, and expert birdwatching tips, this eye-opening biography reveals the hidden secrets of one of the world''s most famous and beloved birds.

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The Owl Cries - Hye-Young Pyun

From the Shirley Jackson Award–winning author of The Hole, a slow-burning thriller with a touch of horror and the uncanny A disappearance. A missing brother. A lawyer asking questions. And a vast forest in the mountains—the western woods—where the trees huddle close together emanating a crushing darkness and a chill dampness fills the air. The ranger, In-su Park, who lives nearby with his family, is a recovering alcoholic. He claims no knowledge of the man who disappeared, even though the missing man had worked as the ranger just before him. In the little village down the mountain, the shopkeepers will do the same and deny they ever saw or knew the man, though they’re less convincing; and his former supervisor at the Forestry Research Center, Professor Jin, dismisses his importance. But when an accident and a death derail the investigation and someone attempts to break into his office, In-su Park finds himself conducting his own inquiry into the goings-on deep in the heart of the western woods—spurred by the mysterious words he discovers on a piece of paper beneath his desk: “In the forest the owl cries.”The Owl Cries is a treat for fans of Stephen King, David Lynch, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Trussardi My Name parfémová voda 30 ml

Svůdná a čirá radost.Excelentní a přitom mimořádně diskrétní – právě taková je dámská vůně Trussardi MY NAME, která je odrazem ženské intimity ve světě TRUSSARDI. Už sám název vyjadřuje identitu každé ženy i jejího vztahu k okolnímu světu. Stejně jako ta, která si ji zvolí, je i Trussardi MY NAME jedinečná i univerzální zároveň.Flakón Trussardi MY NAME je inspirován samou esencí ženskosti a svůdnosti. Jeho autorem je - stejně jako u pánské vůně Trussardi MY LAND – proslulý Antonio Citterio. Transparentní skleněný flakón s jemně zaoblenými hranami zdobí linie oválných prvků připomínajících nezaměnitelný tvar loga Trussardi. Od nich se odráží světlo, které zvýrazňuje odstín vůně v nitru flakónu. Hlava chrta coby historického symbolu značky Trussardi je provedena ve zlaté barvě na přední straně flakónu a pod ním je jemně ženským typem písma uveden i název vůně MY NAME. Vůně Trussardi MY NAME je uložena v perleťově zabarvené krabičce zdobené oválnými prvky stejně jako je tomu i u flakónu. Nechybí ani název vůně Trussardi MY NAME a logo značky vyjadřující dokonalost Trussardi v italském stylu.

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Trussardi My Name parfémová voda 50 ml

Svůdná a čirá radost.Excelentní a přitom mimořádně diskrétní – právě taková je dámská vůně Trussardi MY NAME, která je odrazem ženské intimity ve světě TRUSSARDI. Už sám název vyjadřuje identitu každé ženy i jejího vztahu k okolnímu světu. Stejně jako ta, která si ji zvolí, je i Trussardi MY NAME jedinečná i univerzální zároveň.Flakón Trussardi MY NAME je inspirován samou esencí ženskosti a svůdnosti. Jeho autorem je - stejně jako u pánské vůně Trussardi MY LAND – proslulý Antonio Citterio. Transparentní skleněný flakón s jemně zaoblenými hranami zdobí linie oválných prvků připomínajících nezaměnitelný tvar loga Trussardi. Od nich se odráží světlo, které zvýrazňuje odstín vůně v nitru flakónu. Hlava chrta coby historického symbolu značky Trussardi je provedena ve zlaté barvě na přední straně flakónu a pod ním je jemně ženským typem písma uveden i název vůně MY NAME. Vůně Trussardi MY NAME je uložena v perleťově zabarvené krabičce zdobené oválnými prvky stejně jako je tomu i u flakónu. Nechybí ani název vůně Trussardi MY NAME a logo značky vyjadřující dokonalost Trussardi v italském stylu.

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Trussardi My Name parfémová voda 100 ml

Svůdná a čirá radost.Excelentní a přitom mimořádně diskrétní – právě taková je dámská vůně Trussardi MY NAME, která je odrazem ženské intimity ve světě TRUSSARDI. Už sám název vyjadřuje identitu každé ženy i jejího vztahu k okolnímu světu. Stejně jako ta, která si ji zvolí, je i Trussardi MY NAME jedinečná i univerzální zároveň.Flakón Trussardi MY NAME je inspirován samou esencí ženskosti a svůdnosti. Jeho autorem je - stejně jako u pánské vůně Trussardi MY LAND – proslulý Antonio Citterio. Transparentní skleněný flakón s jemně zaoblenými hranami zdobí linie oválných prvků připomínajících nezaměnitelný tvar loga Trussardi. Od nich se odráží světlo, které zvýrazňuje odstín vůně v nitru flakónu. Hlava chrta coby historického symbolu značky Trussardi je provedena ve zlaté barvě na přední straně flakónu a pod ním je jemně ženským typem písma uveden i název vůně MY NAME. Vůně Trussardi MY NAME je uložena v perleťově zabarvené krabičce zdobené oválnými prvky stejně jako je tomu i u flakónu. Nechybí ani název vůně Trussardi MY NAME a logo značky vyjadřující dokonalost Trussardi v italském stylu.

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WOW! Said the Owl - Hopgood Tim

At night, when we are feeling tired and ready for bed, owls are just waking up. But one curious little owl decides to stay awake all day, instead of all night, and discovers a world bursting with colour! Yet when the night-time comes around again, the stars above her head are still the most beautiful of all.WOW! Said the Owl is an engaging book about colours from Tim Hopgood, the winner of the Best Emerging Illustrator, Booktrust Early Years Award.

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WOW! Said the Owl - Hopgood Tim

WOW! Said the Owl is the bestselling board book about colours by Tim Hopgood, winner of the Best Emerging Illustrator, Booktrust Early Years Award.At night, when we are feeling tired and ready for bed, owls are just waking up. But this curious little owl decides to stay awake all day, instead of all night, and discovers a world bursting with colour! When the night-time comes around again, the stars above her head are still the most beautiful sight of all.Preschoolers will love joining in with the WOWs in this warm and simple story, and a final activity spread about colours makes this book perfect for sharing together at story time.Little ones can find plenty more WOW moments in WOW! It''s Night-Time.

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The Owl Witch - Nicolas Digard, Myriam Dahman

In a solitary house on a secluded island lives a woman known as the Owl Witch who longs for companionship.One evening, a traveller called Noor arrives with a mysterious invitation from her master, Blackink Baldassare, a devilish force who rules the depths of the sea.Can the Owl Witch outsmart the wily Blackink and help Noor to regain her freedom?A richly atmospheric gift of a book about courage and empowerment, from the award-winning creators of The Wolf''s Secret and Leina and the Lord of the Toadstools, illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist Júlia Sardà .

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The Owl Who Came for Christmas - Hay John

A heart-warming Christmas tale – inspired by an amazing true animal story.Christmas is coming, and the decorations are going up…But one family is about to discover an unexpected visitor snuggled up in their Christmas tree…A little owl called Rosie!The Owl Who Came for Christmas is the perfect gift for young animal lovers – and those who love incredible true animal stories. A read-aloud treat from John Hay and Garry Parsons, the illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur That Pooped series.With facts about owls and the real events behind the story!

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Call the Midwife - A Labour of Love - Stephen McGann

An intimate and engrossing celebration of the first ten years of the beloved TV series Call the Midwife.Learn the up-close and personal story of Call the Midwife as told by the cast and crew. Call the Midwife: A Labour of Love is a moving journey through the iconic series and features personal reflections, photos of fan-favourite moments, and anecdotes and insights from co-stars, producers, technical crew, and guests.Each chapter, spanning each of the ten years of Call the Midwife - set from 1957-1966 - takes a deep dive into the themes, locations, fun times and technical challenges from each season. Author Stephen McGann, who plays the indefatigable Dr Turner, intersperses personal interviews with key cast and crew about their feelings, thoughts, and memories of filming key moments of the drama.MUST-HAVE FOR ALL FANS: From Trixie''s mod outfits to the Buckle''s courtship to Sister Monica Julienne''s wise words, fans of Call the Midwife will revel in favourite moments, images, stories and quotes.EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Includes original interviews and reflections from the cast and crew.LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED: With stunning photos from both behind and in front of the camera, Call the Midwife: A Labour of Love reveals rare behind-the-scenes moments and captures favourite scenes.FROM ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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TRUSSARDI My Name EdP

Parfémovaná voda - dámská, orientální vůně Rádi byste si pořídili parfémovanou vodu, na kterou se vás budou všichni vyptávat? TRUSSARDI My Name EdP je originální vůně dokonalá pro ženy. Nejvýraznější složkou této parfémované vody je orientální příměs, jejíž tóny vás zaručeně zahřejí a uhranou. Základ parfémované vody doplňuje vedlejší vůně květin, proto má také aroma jasmínu, černého rybízu, pomerančových květů apod. Tato parfémovaná voda byla uzpůsobena především pro slavnostnější příležitosti a nebo také pro zimní dny. TRUSSARDI My Name EdP pochází z Itálie. Významné vlastnosti parfémované vody TRUSSARDI My Name EdP Parfémovaná voda vytvořená pro ženy Hlavním aroma je orientální vůně Vedlejší vůně TRUSSARDI My Name EdP: květinová Původ v Itálii

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TRUSSARDI My Name EdP 100 ml (8011530850029)

Parfémovaná voda - dámská, orientální vůně, objem 100 ml Měli byste zájem o parfémovanou vodu, na kterou se vás budou všichni vyptávat? TRUSSARDI My Name EdP 100 ml nabízí dokonalou vůni pro ženy. Pro tuto parfémovanou vodu je jako hlavní složka typická orientální příměs, která je intenzivní a většinou z neobvyklých ingrediencí. Neméně podstatnou součástí parfémované vody je vůně květin, proto má také aroma jasmínu, černého rybízu, pomerančových květů apod. Tato parfémovaná voda se hodí na večer a zimní období. TRUSSARDI My Name EdP 100 ml je původem z Itálie. Podstatné vlastnosti parfémované vody TRUSSARDI My Name EdP 100 ml Parfémovaná voda určená pro ženy Hlavním aroma je orientální vůně Vedlejší vůně TRUSSARDI My Name EdP 100 ml : květinová Tato parfémovaná voda pochází z Itálie Balení s objemem 100 ml

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The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwoodová

** THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER **Discover the dystopian novel that started a phenomenon before you read the Booker Prize-winning sequel The TestamentsNOW AN AWARD-WINNING TV SERIES STARRING ELISABETH MOSSOffred is a Handmaid in The Republic of Gilead, a religious totalitarian state in what was formerly known as the United States. She is placed in the household of The Commander, Fred Waterford – her assigned name, Offred, means ‘of Fred’. She has only one function: to breed. If Offred refuses to enter into sexual servitude to repopulate a devastated world, she will be hanged. Yet even a repressive state cannot eradicate hope and desire. As she recalls her pre-revolution life in flashbacks, Offred must navigate through the terrifying landscape of torture and persecution in the present day, and between two men upon which her future hangs.Masterfully conceived and executed, this haunting vision of the future places Margaret Atwood at the forefront of dystopian fiction.‘A fantastic, chilling story. And so powerfully feminist’ Bernadine Evaristo, author of GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER‘This novel seems ever more vital in the present day’ ObserverIncludes exclusive content: In The ''Backstory'' you can read Margaret Atwood''s account of how she came to write this landmark dystopian novel.

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The Owl Was a Baker’s Daughter - Grace Tiffany

“Stellar historical fiction imbued with a rich sense of place.”—New York Times Book Review"Witty, resilient, and fiercely intelligent, Judith emerges as a heroine for the ages. Her journey, rich in historical authenticity and imaginative storytelling, offers insights that resonate across the centuries."—Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author of The ExilesFor readers of Hilary Mantel and Madeline Miller, a deeply engrossing work of biographical historical fiction—a tale about a woman of the Shakespeare family struggling to manage both her private grief and public danger.  At the age of sixty-one, Judith Shakespeare, a midwife-apothecary and twin of the long-dead Hamnet, must flee provincial Stratford on horseback to avoid arrest for witchcraft. Her traveling companions are a zealous Puritan woman and child who have been displaced by civil war—the bloody seventeenth-century strife between Royalists and Roundheads. Judith is also leaving her marriage, which has foundered since the wrenching loss of two adult sons to the plague. The sequel to the author’s My Father Had a Daughter, a tale of Judith in her youth, The Owl Was a Baker’s Daughter revisits this character for the ages—Shakespeare’s sharp-tongued, witty youngest child, no less feisty in her maturity. Four-hundred years after Judith’s death, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Owl and the Nightingale - Armitage Simon

SHORTLISTED FOR THE DEREK WALCOTT PRIZE FOR POETRYIt is the current Poet Laureate who has done the most to bring medieval poetry to contemporary audiences . . . in its own eccentric way, [The Owl and the Nightingale] is every bit as enticing as Gawain . . . it is arguably the greatest early Middle English poem we have. ProspectA graceful, elegant translation. GuardianFollowing his acclaimed translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl, Simon Armitage shines light on another jewel of Middle English verse. In his highly engaging version, Armitage communicates the energy and humour of the tale with all the cut and thrust of the original. An unnamed narrator overhears a fiery verbal contest between the two eponymous birds, which moves entertainingly from the eloquent and philosophical to the ribald and ridiculous. The disputed issues still resonate – concerning identity, cultural habits, class distinctions and the right to be heard. Excerpts were featured in the BBC Radio 4 podcast, The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed. Including the lively illustrations of Clive Hicks-Jenkins, this is a book for the whole household to read and enjoy.

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The Owl and the Nightingale - Armitage Simon

SHORTLISTED FOR THE DEREK WALCOTT PRIZE FOR POETRYIt is the current Poet Laureate who has done the most to bring medieval poetry to contemporary audiences . . . in its own eccentric way, [The Owl and the Nightingale] is every bit as enticing as Gawain . . . it is arguably the greatest early Middle English poem we have. ProspectA graceful, elegant translation. GuardianFollowing his acclaimed translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl, Simon Armitage shines light on another jewel of Middle English verse. In his highly engaging version, Armitage communicates the energy and humour of the tale with all the cut and thrust of the original. An unnamed narrator overhears a fiery verbal contest between the two eponymous birds, which moves entertainingly from the eloquent and philosophical to the ribald and ridiculous. The disputed issues still resonate – concerning identity, cultural habits, class distinctions and the right to be heard. Excerpts were featured in the BBC Radio 4 podcast, The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed. Including the lively illustrations of Clive Hicks-Jenkins, this is a book for the whole household to read and enjoy.

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My Name is Barbra - Barbra Streisand

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and THE TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023. The exhilarating and startlingly honest autobiography of the living legend. ‘Glorious, exuberant, chatty and candid, a 970-page victory lap past all who ever doubted, diminished or dissed her . . . generous dollops of chutzpah … Nobody puts Barbra in the corner’ New York Times‘A fascinating read… Streisand writes relatively succinctly, with warmth and wit. Behind the sequins, beneath the wigs and through the glass of the recording studio, there’s just a woman who dreamed of being famous and make it happen, on her terms. It’s an accomplished and entrancing walk through a life well lived’ Evening Standard‘The mother of all memoirs’ New YorkerBarbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognisable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Autobiography Of Henry VIII - Margaret George

This is the story of England’s most famous, and notorious, king. The facts of Henry VIII’s life and reign were more astonishing, poignant and outlandish than the plot twists of most fiction. Henry’s character was complex: he was a charismatic, ardent – and brash – young lover who married six times; a scholar with a deep love of poetry and music; an energetic hunter who loved the outdoors; a monarch whose lack of a male heir haunted him incessantly; and a ruthless leader who would stop at nothing to achieve his desires. His monumental decision to split from Rome and the Catholic Church was one that would forever shape the religious and political landscape of Britain. Combining magnificent storytelling with an extraordinary grasp of the pleasures and perils of power, Margaret George delivers a vivid portrait of Henry VIII and Tudor England and the powerhouse of players on its stage: Thomas Cromwell, Cardinal Wolsey, Thomas More and Anne Boleyn. It is also a narrative told from an original perspective: Margaret George writes from the King’s point of view, injecting irreverent comments from Will Somers – Henry’s jester and confidant.

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