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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou

The critically acclaimed author and poet recalls the anguish of her childhood in Arkansas and her adolescence in northern slums. Reissue.

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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings - Dr Maya Angelou

A beautiful new edition of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, the iconic, beloved and deeply moving first volume of Maya Angelou's autobiography. The international classic and bestseller, Maya Angelou's memoir paints a portrait of 'a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman' BARACK OBAMA'I write about being a Black American woman, however, I am always talking about what it's like to be a human being. This is how we are, what makes us laugh, and this is how we fall and how we somehow, amazingly, stand up again' Maya AngelouIn this first volume of her seven books of autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evokes her childhood with her grandmother in the American south of the 1930s.Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination, violence and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity' JAMES BALDWIN'She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace .. . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds' OPRAH WINFREY'She was important in so many ways.She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was a real original. There is no duplicate' TONI MORRISON

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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings - Dr Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou''s seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a Black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy,achievement and celebration. In this first volume of her six books of autobiography, Maya Angelou beautifully evokes her childhood with her grandmother in the American south of the 1930s. She learns the power of the white folks at the other end of town and suffers the terrible trauma of rape by her mother''s lover.

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (0345514408)

Kniha - autor Maya Angelou, 290 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Maya Angelou, 290 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Superbly told, with the poet's gift for language and observation, Angelou's autobiography of her childhood in racially charged Arkansas in the 1930s brings to vivid life a world which most Americans had no idea existed.

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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings everything you need to catch up, study and prepare for the 2025 and 2026 exams - Imelda Pilgrim

Key features of this text: How to study the text Author and historical background General and detailed summaries Commentary on themes, structure, characters, language and style Glossaries Test questions and issues to consider Essay writing advice Cultural connections Literary terms Illustrations Colour design

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Zápisník Paperblanks - Angelou - Midi linkovaný

Zápisník Paperblanks Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings midi linkovaný 8185-2 Luxusní zápisník z kolekce Embellished Manuscripts Collection. Originální design inspirovaný světovými vzory a uměleckými díly. Hedvábná záložka pro nalezení správné strany. Zadní kapsa pro poznámky. Zesílené listy, kterými neprosvítá inkoust. Zavírání: boční klopa s magnetem. Hmotnost stránky 120 gsm. Velikost midi - 130 x 180 mm. 144 stran. Linkovaný. Originální dílo: rukopisný návrh knihy Mayy Angelou "Vím, proč pták v kleci zpívá" Éra: cca 1969 Region: Spojené státy americké Memoáry Mayy Angelou o dospívání "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" vydané v roce 1969 se staly okamžitě celonárodním bestsellerem a kritickým úspěchem. Kniha, první ze série, která zaznamenávala její raný život až do 60. let, pomohla Angelou (1928–2014) prosadit jako hlavní postavu amerických dopisů. Na této stránce rukopisu z knihy zachycuje Angelou okamžik, kdy ona a její bratr Bailey přijeli do Arkansasu, aby je vychovávala jejich babička z otcovy strany, a předznamenává osobnosti, které ona a Bailey později rozvinou. Dnes se rukopis nachází v Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, která je součástí The New York Public Library. Díky propojení s aktivistickými, literárními a krajanskými komunitami ve Spojených státech a Ghaně Angelouina práce shrnuje nejsilnější fondy Schomburgova centra – příběhy bojů, triumfů a odvahy v každodenních peripetiích černošského života. Je nám ctí spolupracovat s The New York Public Library a přinést tento fascinující dokument do naší sbírky Paperblanks.

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The Yellow Bird Sings - Jennifer Rosner

National Jewish Book Award Finalist "Rosner’s exquisite, heart-rending debut novel is proof that there’s always going to be room for another story about World War II....This is an absolutely beautiful and necessary novel, full of heartbreak but also hope, about the bond between mother and daughter, and the sacrifices made for love." —The New York TimesIn Poland, as World War II rages, a mother hides with her young daughter, a musical prodigy whose slightest sound may cost them their lives.As Nazi soldiers round up the Jews in their town, Róza and her 5-year-old daughter, Shira, flee, seeking shelter in a neighbor’s barn. Hidden in the hayloft day and night, Shira struggles to stay still and quiet, as music pulses through her and the farmyard outside beckons. To soothe her daughter and pass the time, Róza tells her a story about a girl in an enchanted garden:The girl is forbidden from making a sound, so the yellow bird sings. He sings whatever the girl composes in her head: high-pitched trills of piccolo; low-throated growls of contrabassoon. Music helps the flowers bloom. In this make-believe world, Róza can shield Shira from the horrors that surround them. But the day comes when their haven is no longer safe, and Róza must make an impossible choice: whether to keep Shira by her side or give her the chance to survive apart.Inspired by the true stories of Jewish children hidden during World War II, Jennifer Rosner’s debut is a breathtaking novel about the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter. Beautiful and riveting, The Yellow Bird Sings is a testament to the triumph of hope—a whispered story, a bird’s song—in even the darkest of times.

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The Yellow Bird Sings - Jennifer Rosner

National Jewish Book Award Finalist "Rosner’s exquisite, heart-rending debut novel is proof that there’s always going to be room for another story about World War II....This is an absolutely beautiful and necessary novel, full of heartbreak but also hope, about the bond between mother and daughter, and the sacrifices made for love." —The New York TimesIn Poland, as World War II rages, a mother hides with her young daughter, a musical prodigy whose slightest sound may cost them their lives.As Nazi soldiers round up the Jews in their town, Róza and her 5-year-old daughter, Shira, flee, seeking shelter in a neighbor’s barn. Hidden in the hayloft day and night, Shira struggles to stay still and quiet, as music pulses through her and the farmyard outside beckons. To soothe her daughter and pass the time, Róza tells her a story about a girl in an enchanted garden:The girl is forbidden from making a sound, so the yellow bird sings. He sings whatever the girl composes in her head: high-pitched trills of piccolo; low-throated growls of contrabassoon. Music helps the flowers bloom. In this make-believe world, Róza can shield Shira from the horrors that surround them. But the day comes when their haven is no longer safe, and Róza must make an impossible choice: whether to keep Shira by her side or give her the chance to survive apart.Inspired by the true stories of Jewish children hidden during World War II, Jennifer Rosner’s debut is a breathtaking novel about the unbreakable bond between a mother and a daughter. Beautiful and riveting, The Yellow Bird Sings is a testament to the triumph of hope—a whispered story, a bird’s song—in even the darkest of times.

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The Red Bird Sings - Aoife Fitzpatrick

A prize-winning, spine-tingling gothic suspense novel based on a real-life murder trial in 1897 West VirginiaA SUNDAY TIMES BEST HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF 2023SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 IRISH BOOK AWARDS''A novel that demands you turn the pages'' THE TIMES, BEST HISTORICAL FICTION''A gothic mystery pulsing with suspense'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''An intense, memorable tale'' SUNDAY TIMES''Brilliant'' IRISH TIMES''I was tenterhooked from the very first to the very last page'' JO BROWNING WROE, author of A Terrible Kindness''Compelling'' ANNE ENRIGHT''A glorious tour de force - gorgeous and moving'' IRISH AMERICA''Truly superb'' VICTORIA MACKENZIE, author of For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little PainWest Virginia, 1897. Young newlywed Zona Heaster Shue is found dead in her house, in what seems to have been a tragic accident. However, her mother, Mary Jane, is convinced Zona was murdered - and by none other than Zona''s husband, Trout, the handsome blacksmith beloved in their small Southern town.But when Trout is put on trial, no one believes he could have done it, apart from Mary Jane and Zona''s best friend Lucy, who was always suspicious of Trout. As the trial raises to fever pitch and the men of Greenbrier County stand aligned against them, Mary Jane and Lucy must decide whether to reveal Zona''s greatest secret in the service of justice. But it''s Zona herself, from beyond the grave, who still has one last revelation to make.*The Red Bird Sings was announced as the winner of the Kate O''Brien Award 2024 on 25/02/24Readers love THE RED BIRD SINGS:''Amazing'' READER REVIEW ★★★★★''This book has so much: feisty feminist characters ahead of their time, ghosts, historical drama, justice,beautiful writing'' READER REVIEW ★★★★★''Very compelling . . . not one to be missed!'' READER REVIEW ★★★★★''A haunting story of love, revenge and grief'' READER REVIEW ★★★★★''Difficult to put down'' READER REVIEW ★★★★★

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The Red Bird Sings - Aoife Fitzpatrick

A prize-winning, spine-tingling gothic suspense novel based on a real-life murder trial in 1897 West Virginia''A novel that demands you turn the pages'' THE TIMES, BEST HISTORICAL FICTION''A gothic mystery pulsing with suspense'' MAIL ON SUNDAY''Brilliant'' IRISH TIMES''I was tenterhooked from the very first to the very last page'' JO BROWNING WROE, author of A Terrible Kindness''Compelling'' ANNE ENRIGHT''Truly superb'' VICTORIA MACKENZIE, author of For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little PainWest Virginia, 1897. When young Zona Heaster Shue dies only a few months after her wedding, her mother Mary Jane becomes convinced that Zona was murdered - and by none other than her husband, Trout, the handsome blacksmith beloved in their small Southern town. But when Trout is put on trial, no one believes he could have done it, apart from Mary Jane and Zona''s best friend Lucy, who was always suspicious of Trout. As the trial raises to fever pitch and the men of Greenbrier County stand aligned against them, Mary Jane and Lucy must decide whether to reveal Zona''s greatest secret in the service of justice. But it''s Zona herself, from beyond the grave, who still has one last revelation to make.Readers love THE RED BIRD SINGS:''Amazing'' READER REVIEW *****''This book has so much: feisty feminist characters ahead of their time, ghosts, historical drama, justice, beautiful writing'' READER REVIEW *****''Very compelling ... not one to be missed! READER REVIEW *****''A haunting story of love, revenge and grief'' READER REVIEW *****''Difficult to put down'' READER REVIEW *****

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Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves - and How to Find our Way Back - Ingrid Clayton

Often mistakenly labeled as codependency, fawning can present as being more of who someone is: smart, generous,successful, funny, or beautiful, while for others it's about being less: vocal, ethnic, creative, self-assured, or boundaried. Fawning can be visible or invisible, it can take the shape of sex, money, or the perpetual emotional regulationof others but one thing remains constant: it is about finding safety in an unsafe world, often at our own expense. Written by fawning expert and clinical psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton, Fawning will be the first of its kind, shininga light on this under-represented, but extremely important piece of the trauma puzzle. Clayton draws upon bothpersonal and clinical experiences of the trauma response and provides resources and tools for anyone who has lostintrinsic parts of themselves by constantly orienting to safety through self-abandonment. This book is for thosewho want to finally lessen their shame about patterns that haven't served for a long time. It is for doctors, therapists, and all those in the helping professions who need to understand this form and function of how the body seeks tosurvive trauma. This book is for the cycle breakers who don't want to carry unprocessed trauma down to futuregenerations or foster another generation of fawners who aren't entitled to the full spectrum of human emotion,shrinking in the face of what caregivers can tolerate. It is for those who have been told to read all the literature oncodependency and still don't see themselves reflected. Fawning is for anyone who has felt stuck in relationships, longing for meaningful, reciprocal connections and most importantly, a true relationship to Self.

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The Best Witch in Paris - Lauren Crozier

Luna rides a battered old broom that keeps crashing itself into the school pond. She has a witch''s hat and wand and sometimes she''s quite good at magic, but she isn''t completely sure that she''s a real witch. She doesn''t have a familiar for one thing, and she doesn t know where she came from - only that she was found by three witches who she now calls her aunts. When she swaps her moonstone ring for an Australian boobook owl in the Lost Forest, the mysterious bird seller makes her promise to keep the bird hidden for as long as she can. This is not easy when you live with very inquisitive aunts. And it''s not easy when you find out that the fearsome Madame Valadon, the Best Witch in Paris, is missing her boobook owl and she''s sure that Luna knows something about it. Could it be that Luna has Madame Valadon''s boobook? Why then did the mysterious bird seller give it to Luna? Why did she say the bird belonged to her? A familiar can only belong to one witch, after all. Luna has lots of questions-the biggest one of all is who she really is. Fun and funny and full of life, The Best Witch in Paris is a delightful story of courage and self-belief, with colourful characters, fabulous magic and a puzzling mystery at its core.

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Track: A Student's Guide to the Church - Jonathan Landry Cruse

Explore Your Place in God’s CommunityThe church is far more than just a building or a Sunday morning commitment—it’s the most extraordinary community on earth, where God’s transforming power meets everyday life. But what makes it so special, and how can young people discover its true significance?In this engaging guide, Jonathan Landry Cruse invites students to explore the vibrant reality of church life and discover their place within God’s incredible plan. Drawing from his personal journey and biblical wisdom, Cruse reveals why the church matters, what makes it unique, and how it can become the most enriching part of your life.This accessible book covers essential topics including:The church’s divine purpose and missionThe meaning and importance of worshipUnderstanding church leadership and governanceThe significance of church membershipHow to serve and thrive within the church communityDealing honestly with the church’s imperfectionsWritten specifically for students and young adults, this book combines theological depth with practical insights and relatable examples. Whether you’re a lifelong church member or just beginning to explore Christianity, Cruse provides a compelling vision of the church as a vital, living community where God meets His people and transforms lives.Perfect for individual reading, small groups, or youth ministry contexts, this guide will help students discover their role in God’s extraordinary plan for His church.Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, & the Christian life.While the topics addressed aren’t always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is. Understand what the Church isPart of the Track series of student’s guidesFor high schoolers and college students

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The Tarot Reader of Versailles - Anya Bergman

'Utterly captivating. An engrossing, propulsive novel' Hannah Kent, author of Burial Rites'A gorgeously written, at times fantastical and deeply immersive novel' Molly Aitken, author of Bright I Burn]'The book of the summer' Ireland AMTwo women. An extraordinary power. An explosive bond.In a time of revolution, their fates will lie in the turn of a card . . .It is the early days of the French Revolution and, on the streets of Paris, terror reigns.Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand is a young woman with an extraordinary power - through her tarot cards, she can commune with the dead, revolutionaries and the aristocracy alike seeking her out to divine their fortunes. Lenormand is loyal to Marie Antoinette and the dauphin of France, but she has seen the queen's fate in the cards and must take care that it doesn't become her own.Then, one fateful day, she comes across Cait, a scullery maid from Ireland who has travelled to Paris for love. Cait has powers too - she can read people's pasts as Lenormand reads their futures. The two young women share an electrifying connection, drawn to each other's abilities. But Cait is hiding something. What will she do - and who will she betray - to bring revolution to the shores of her beloved Ireland too?Inspired by the astonishing true story of Marie-Anne Adelaide Lenormand, The Tarot Reader of Versailles is a sweeping, powerful novel where allegiances, betrayals and even fate itself can be forged or broken by the turn of a card . . . *Selected as a Bookseller pick of the month*'Readers who like their historical fiction laced with fantastical elements will enjoy this spirited tale' The Times'[A] propulsive epic in the company of two extraordinary women' Daily Mail'A complex, epic and engrossing tale' Caroline Lea, author of Love, Sex & Frankenstein 'I was totally swept up in this epic story of fate and betrayal, love and intrigue. Every twist left me reeling' Danielle Giles, author of Mere'Thrilling, compelling and beautifully-woven' Aoife Fitzpatrick, author of The Red Bird Sings'Feminist, fantastical and flawlessly imagined' Natasha Solomons'Lush, lyrical and utterly captivating' Kim Curran, author of The Morrigan

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The Shadow Man - Helen Fields

Don’t miss the new, claustrophobic crime thriller that will keep you up at night, The Institution. Coming in March 2023 and available to pre-order now!The Shadow Man is a twisty thriller that will leave you gasping for more. The first standalone from the bestselling author of the Perfect series, Helen Fields.He collects his victims. But he doesn’t keep them safe…Elspeth, Meggy and Xavier are locked in a flat. They don’t know where they are, and they don’t know why they’re there. They only know that the shadow man has taken them, and he won’t let them go.Desperate to escape, the three of them must find a way out of their living hell, even if it means uncovering a very dark truth.Because the shadow man isn’t a nightmare. He’s all too real.And he’s watching.Helen Fields is back with a heart-pounding new book, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Stuart MacBride.

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The Reason for God - Timothy Keller

Reader reviews ''One of the most thought-provoking books I have read in a long time.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ''This book will reassure you and show you that the Christian faith has nothing to fear from science.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewAn intelligent and intellectually rigorous examination of why the Christian faith still makes sense in an age of scepticism. As the pastor of an inner-city church in New York City, Timothy Keller compiled a list of the most frequently voiced ''doubts'' skeptics brought to his church, as well as the most important reasons for faith. In this book, he addressed each doubt and provides reasoned arguments for belief. Drawing on literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and logical reasoning, Keller explains how faith in the Christian God is a soundly rational belief - one embraced by thoughtful individuals of intellectual integrity and deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.

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The Bird Singers - Jean Boucault, Johnny Rasse

“A mesmerizing tale like no other.”—Priyanka Kumar, author of Conversations with Birds“A beautiful book. The writing about birds—their songs and sounds, what birds mean to us, the wonder and joy they evoke in us—is among the most original, insightful, and enjoyable I’ve read.”—James Macdonald Lockhart, author of Wild Air: In Search of BirdsongThis captivating memoir takes readers into the eccentric world of competitive bird-calling—following the coming-of-age story of two boys who found their voice in the natural world.This captivating book brings together two birds of a feather: Jean and Johnny, boys from very different worlds growing up in a small village in France. Jean is the genteel pharmacist’s son, dressed in his Sunday best; Johnny’s father is a rough, working-class sheep herder, always with the odor of animals clinging to him. Each year, over three hundred bird species visit their village, which intersects a major migratory flyway.The two boys’ stories converge when Jean enters a bird-calling contest. He places second, and at only eleven years old becomes a child celebrity on the bird-calling circuit. Then Johnny starts to compete as well. At the annual bird festival, both boys are standouts, and a long, admiring rivalry develops between them, eventually culminating in the European championships.As they evolve as performers, the two boys’ identities become more distinct: Jean is soft-spoken, while Johnny likes to play to the crowd. While most of their competitors are adult men, hunters who learned to call birds for sport, the two boys are fascinated with the pure beauty of birdsong, and in trying to transcend themselves through imitating birds. Their shared passion develops into an enduring partnership as performers, and they go on to tour the world in concert as the Bird Singers.This is a story as much about friendship as it is about birdsong. The setting is timeless and bucolic, with long walks to small village schools, games of pick-up soccer, and father-son birding trips. The chapters, which bounce back and forth between the two narrators, are woven through with descriptions of colorful characters in the bird-calling competition circuit and the kind of ornithological detail that can only come from a true passion for birds. There is poetry in the description of the different birds, from common seagulls to thrushes and bluethroats and nightingales, and something like communion in the way Jean and Johnny understand the feathered friends they imitate.Unique, evocative, and cinematic, The Bird Singers is the story of an unlikely friendship, sparked by a desire to speak with the avian world.

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Bird Photographer of the Year - Bird Photographer of the Year

This beautiful book celebrates the artistry of bird photography and showcases the best of the best. It accompanies an annual competition, Bird Photographer of the Year, which brings together the most outstanding examples of recent bird imagery.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the sixth year of this annual competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography and with a foreword by long-term birdwatcher, Bill Bailey. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to Birds on the Brink to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival.

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Bird Photographer of the Year

The world’s best bird photography gathered in one beautiful bookThe 10th-anniversary volume of the acclaimed seriesCelebrating the artistry of bird photography from around the globe, the Bird Photographer of the Year is the leading international bird photography competition, and this gorgeous, large-format book showcases the best images from the contest—some of the most spectacular bird photographs ever taken. A remarkable record of avian beauty and diversity across the globe, the book demonstrates the astonishing skill of bird photographers and the incredible quality of today’s digital imaging systems. Previous volumes of this annual series of books have garnered rave reviews. Writing about Collection 9, The Washington Post said, “This stunning collection of images . . . presents the avian world in all its soaring grandeur, stunning color and, yes, accidental comedy.”The Collection 10 volume features more than 250 of the best photographs selected from a record 33,000-plus entries submitted for the tenth anniversary of the competition, including all the winning and short-listed pictures. Taken by experienced professionals and enthusiastic amateurs, these richly various photos are organized by contest category, including Birds in the Environment, Bird Behavior, Birds in Flight, Urban Birds, Conservation, and the Young Bird Photographer of the Year. A portion of the Bird Photographer of the Year’s profits goes to Birds on the Brink, a charity that supports bird conservation around the world. Filled with unforgettable images of a kind that simply weren’t possible before digital photography, this book will delight anyone who loves birds or great photography. Large (11 x 9 inches / 28 x 23 cm), beautifully designed, and lavishly produced hardcover volumeFeatures more than 250 stunning photographsProvides details about how each image was captured—including camera, lens, and shutter speed

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The Heart Of A Woman - Dr Maya Angelou

From the beloved and bestselling author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS, this memoir chronicles Maya Angelou''s involvement with the civil rights movement. ''A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman'' BARACK OBAMAMaya Angelou''s seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Loving the world, she also knows its cruelty. As a black woman she has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. The fourth volume of her enthralling autobiography finds Maya Angelou immersed in the world of black writers and artists in Harlem, working in the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King Jr.''She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds'' OPRAH WINFREY ''She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate'' TONI MORRISON

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Bird Photographer of the Year - Bird Photographer of the Year

Foreword by Chris PackhamThis beautiful book accompanies a new photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the competition, showcasing some of the finest bird photography, with a foreword by BTO President and head judge, Chris Packham. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to the BTO to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival.

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Bird Photographer of the Year - Bird Photographer of the Year

Foreword by Chris PackhamThis beautiful book accompanies the photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year.The Bird Photographer of the Year competition celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book is lavishly illustrated to reflect this. A celebration of avian beauty and diversity, it is a tribute to both the dedication and passion of the photographers as well as a reflection of the quality of today’s modern digital imaging systems.The book includes the winning and short-listed images from the competition, now in its third year, showcasing some of the finest bird photography, with a foreword by BTO President and head judge, Chris Packham. A proportion of the profits from the book goes directly to the BTO to support their conservation work.The advent of digital technology has revolutionised photography in recent years, and the book brings to life some of the most stunning bird photography currently on offer. It features a vast variety of photographs by hardened pros, keen amateurs and hobbyists alike, reflecting the huge diversity of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers which is so important in ensuring their conservation and survival.

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The Half Bird - Susan Smillie

Discover one woman''s solo journey from Land’s End to Greece, embracing solitude, self-discovery, and resilience**Good Housekeeping recommended ''20 uplifting memoirs by remarkable women'', June 2024****Wanderlust magazine best travel books of 2024**''A lesson on how to live, how to heal, how to grow and how to fly’ - Gordan Buchanan''A beautiful, wise and open-hearted odyssey through life, loves and the sea'' Patrick Barkham, author of The Butterfly Isles''I didn''t know a love song between a woman and her boat could transport, and transfix me. The Half Bird made my heart whole'' Rhik Samadder, author of I Never Said I Loved You–''We have no idea how much resilience there is inside us until we have to draw on it. We learn that we grow through adversity only as we go through it. That we crave happiness like plants leaning toward the light''In 2016, Susan Smillie quit her job to sail round the British Isles aboard her beloved yacht Isean. Yet when it came to rounding the tip of Cornwall, she unexpectedly headed south, leaving home in her wake.Over the next three years she sailed the continent, living with only the basics she had aboard, by her wits, and via the kindness of the people and beauty of the coasts she encountered.But Susan’s travels were just the beginning of her spiritual journey. Could she make the wild, unruly sea her home?–Praise for The Half Bird''It’s hard to read The Half Bird without wondering whether you could do it too. It may be better to start by pondering Smillie’s wider message – that to work out what will truly make you happy, you first need to stop and smell the air around you'' Guardian''Told with all the invigorating energy of a crisp wind under a cloudless sky'' Charlotte Higgins, Chief culture writer, Guardian‘Smillie finds a freedom, beauty, and joy in amongst the rolling waves and shifting tides of loss, illness, and grief. The Half Bird is an immensely enjoyable ocean adventure, but what emerges is a deeply inspiring story about the quiet strengths that reside within us all’ Will Millard

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The Bird Tribunal - Agnes Ravatn

When a disgraced TV presenter takes up the role of housekeeper on an isolated Norwegian fjord, she develops a chilling, obsessive relationship with her employer … an award-winning, simply stunning debut psychological thriller from one of Norway’s finest writers. ***As heard on BBC Books at Bedtime******WINNER of the English PEN Translation Award******Shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award******Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** ‘An unrelenting atmosphere of doom fails to prepare readers for the surprising resolution’ Publishers Weekly ‘Unfolds in an austere style that perfectly captures the bleakly beautiful landscape of Norway’s far north’ Irish Times –––––––––––––––––––––––– Two people in exile. Two secrets. As the past tightens its grip, there may be no escape… TV presenter Allis Hagtorn leaves her partner and her job to take voluntary exile in a remote house on an isolated fjord. But her new job as housekeeper and gardener is not all that it seems, and her silent, surly employer, 44-year-old Sigurd Bagge, is not the old man she expected. As they await the return of his wife from her travels, their silent, uneasy encounters develop into a chilling, obsessive relationship, and it becomes clear that atonement for past sins may not be enough… Haunting, consuming and powerful, The Bird Tribunal is a taut, exquisitely written psychological thriller that builds to a shocking, dramatic crescendo that will leave you breathless. –––––––––––––––––––––––– ‘Reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith – and I can’t offer higher praise than that – Agnes Ravatn is an author to watch’ Philip Ardagh ‘A tense and riveting read’ Financial Times ‘Crackling, fraught and hugely compulsive slice of Nordic Noir … tremendously impressive’ Big Issue ‘Beautifully done … dark, psychologically tense and packed full of emotion both overt or deliberately disguised’ Raven Crime Reads ‘Ravatn creates a creeping sense of unease, elegantly bringing the peace and menace of the setting to vivid life. The isolated house on the fjord is a character-like shadow in this tale of obsessions. This is domestic suspense with a twist – creepy and wonderful’ New Books Magazine ‘The Bird Tribunal offers an incredible richness of themes … The atonement for the past sins and the titular bird tribunal carry powerful messages, as well as questions of morality and humanity…' Crime Review 'The Bird Tribunal is suffused with dark imagery from the ancient Eddas, creating a foreboding atmosphere that gets under the skin and stays there. Like a lunar eclipse, each revelation is another form of darkness’ Crime Fiction Lover ‘Chilling, atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful … I was transfixed’ Amanda Jennings ‘Intriguing … enrapturing’ Sarah Hilary ‘A masterclass in suspense and delayed terror, reading it felt like I was driving at top speed towards a cliff edge - and not once did I want to take my foot off the pedal’ Rod Reynolds ‘A beautifully written story set in a captivating landscape … it keeps you turning the pages’ Sarah Ward

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Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird - Tim Probert

New York Times bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks says of Lightfall: “Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I''d had as a kid.”In the second installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of Amulet and Avatar the Last Airbender, Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird is another breathtaking journey into the magical world of Irpa, where epic battles and powerful creatures abound.After a battle that nearly cost them their lives, Bea and Cad awaken in the hidden settlement of the Arsai, mysterious creatures who can glimpse into the future. The Arsai’s vision paints a dire picture for their planet, as the bird Kest Ke Belenus—now awoken from a restless slumber—threatens to destroy all the Lights of Irpa. Desperate for a solution, Bea and Cad seek out the help of a water spirit known as Lorgon, whose ancient wisdom may help them find a way to take down Kest and save Irpa from utter destruction.But when their time with Lorgon presents more questions than answers, Bea and Cad must decide what’s more important . . . stopping Kest or uncovering the truth.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

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The Soul Bird - Michal Snunit

Illustrated by Na''ama GolombThere is a soul bird who lives inside us all. This special bird has the keys to our innermost emotions and feelings. It knows the secret places where we hide away our happiness, anger, joy, jealousy and sorrows. Many of us don''t listen to our soul bird often enough. But we should all try, mabye late at night or at another time of peace and quiet, to hear what the soul bird is telling us. Are you ready to listen to your soul bird?This gentle and poetic book has become a firm favourite with both children and adults. Showing how the consolation and encouragement we need can be found in small, everyday places, it is a lovely resource for those moments when we feel in need of spiritual refreshment. Its deceptive simplicity conceals a deeper philosophical message for us all.

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The Office BFFs - Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * One of Esquire''s Best Celebrity Memoirs of All TimeAn intimate, behind-the-scenes, richly illustrated celebration of beloved The Office co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey’s friendship, and an insiders'' view of Pam Beesly, Angela Martin, and the iconic TV show. Featuring many of their never-before-seen photos.Receptionist Pam Beesly and accountant Angela Martin had very little in common when they toiled together at Scranton’s Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. But, in reality, the two bonded in their very first days on set and, over the nine seasons of the series’ run, built a friendship that transcended the show and continues to this day. Sharing everything from what it was like in the early days as the show struggled to gain traction, to walking their first red carpet—plus exclusive stories on the making of milestone episodes and how their lives changed when they became moms—The Office BFFs is full of the same warm and friendly tone Jenna and Angela have brought to their Office Ladies podcast.

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Super Swifts: The Small Bird With Amazing Powers - Anderson Justin

Follow the swifts on their incredible journey north, from the jungles of Africa to their nesting site in Europe.A little bird, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand. Swifts may be small and brown, but they are the champions of the bird world – flying faster, higher and for longer than any other bird! This new title in the celebrated Nature Storybook series is packed with interesting facts to inspire a love of the natural world.

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The Bird of a Thousand Stories - Kiyash Monsef

Discover a world of extraordinary beasts and unexpected heroes in the spectacular sequel from Kiyash Monsef. In this transporting and suspenseful sequel to the New York Times bestselling Once There Was, Marjan travels around the globe in search of a mythical bird in terrible danger, whose fate could determine the future of the world.​ Marjan Dastani is successfully leading a double life—for now. Only a few people close to her know that when she’s not in school, she travels the world taking care of mythical beasts, and she is sent on missions by a shadowy organization known as the Fells. She’s on one of these​ jobs in Istanbul when she gets the chance to connect with her long-lost distant uncle, the only living relative she has who once did “the work,” like her father and now her. When she meets him, though, they’re interrupted by a threatening man who’ll stop at nothing to trap and kill​ the creatures it’s her duty to care for. In an adventure that takes her across continents and connects her with the wildest of mythic​ beasts around the globe, Marjan must interpret the messages the animals are trying to send her and track down the fabled Bird of a Thousand Stories before someone with more nefarious plans finds it. But the more closely she connects with the creatures, the more danger she’s in of losing her friendships—and all that tethers her to the life she’s known.​

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Pepper Masalah and the Giant Bird - Rosanne Hawke

Pepper Masalah and the Flying Carpet by Rosanne Hawke is a series of five or more chapter story books featuring an adventurous black cat called Pepper Masalah, and her nine-year-old friend, Zamir.Pepper Masalah lives with Zamir and his family on an olive farm in Australia. Zam’s grandmother is from the old country (Kashmir) and she brought with her an ancient carpet. She believes the carpet can fly, and that it will try to find its previous master in Kashmir. It hasn’t flown for hundreds of years so it is shaky at first, and can’t find its bearings. It lands in many countries on the way to Kashmir, where Pepper Masalah and Zamir have dangerous but exciting adventures.In the 3rd book in this series, Pepper Masalah and the Giant Bird, the ancient carpet is closer to finding Kashmir and flies over Afghanistan. A huge bird (the Simurgh from Persian folklore) whisksPepper off the carpet and up to her nest of eggs, high on a mountain. The carpet is disorientated without Pepper and disappears after Zam falls off. Zam makes the long climb to save Pepper before she becomes food for the bird’s huge chicks. Pepper makes a friend in the nest, a girl called Dana. A cobra comes to eat the eggs. Pepper manages to save the eggs by telling the cobra riddles and winning the riddle game. But Pepper and Zam still need to find the carpet in order to get home to Australia.

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The Home Bird - Elle Hervin

Curate a modern vintage look for your home with the first book from interiors stylist Elle Hervin (@elle_the_home_bird).Learn how to marry old with new and create a beautiful home that embraces period style while keeping practicality and sustainability at the forefront. This is a book for those with a penchant for vintage who are keen to learn how to blend contemporary with classic décor. It is interior inspiration for busy homebodies who need versatile spaces which bring joy and help relieve the stresses of everyday life. If you have a vision for decorating or renovating but are struggling to pull ideas together, let yourself be inspired by Elle's home and the timeless, elegant properties of other homeowners from across the UK and Australia, each illustrated by stunning photography. In addition to home inspiration, readers will find a collection of innovative and imaginative projects and ideas, designed to make every corner of the home a space that's both practical and beautiful, sustainable and affordable. In The Home Bird, you will find: - tips and inspiration for color palettes - a 7-step formula to achieving your home's aesthetic - the 'dopamine décor' effect - how to source your vintage pieces - Q&As with interior stylists and much more...

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The Curious Bird Lover’s Handbook - Niall Edworthy

''A revelation for anyone with the slightest interest in the feathered friends visiting their gardens'' - Garden NewsYou don''t have to be a dedicated birdwatcher to be a bird lover. Millions of us love the sight and sound of them. And yet most of us know very little about their remarkable behaviour, incredible diversity and the story of their evolution. This handbook sets about answering every interesting question there is to ask about birds.How do migrating birds know where to go?Are birds really descended from dinosaurs?How do birds have sex?There are over 10,000 species in the world, including over 500 in Britain, some rare and endangered, some bizarre and beautiful, others common and familiar. As this captivating and often humorous handbook reveals, all of them are fascinating.Filled with beautiful illustrations, The Curious Bird Lover''s Handbook is perfect for experienced twitchers and those who are simply captivated by the beauty of birds and would like to learn more about them.-The hardback edition titled "Bald Coot and Screaming Loon" was published in 2009. This paperback edition has been updated and includes a new foreword from the author.

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Why the Dutch are Different - Ben Coates

*A SCOTSMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR* Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he''d met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden heart and history of the Netherlands from a modern perspective, the author explores the length and breadth of his adopted homeland and discovers why one of the world''s smallest countries is also so significant and so fascinating. It is a self-made country, the Dutch national character shaped by the ongoing battle to keep the water out from the love of dairy and beer to the attitude to nature and the famous tolerance. Ben Coates investigates what makes the Dutch the Dutch, why the Netherlands is much more than Holland and why the colour orange is so important. Along the way he reveals why they are the world''s tallest people and have the best carnival outside Brazil. He learns why Amsterdam''s brothels are going out of business, who really killed Anne Frank, and how the Dutch manage to be richer than almost everyone else despite working far less. He also discovers a country which is changing fast, with the Dutch now questioning many of the liberal policies which made their nation famous.A personal portrait of a fascinating people, a sideways history and an entertaining travelogue, Why the Dutch are Different is the story of an Englishman who went Dutch. And loved it.

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Why the Rich Are Getting Richer - Robert T. Kiyosaki

It’s Robert Kiyosaki’s position that “It is our educational system that causes the gap between the rich and everyone else.” He laid the foundation for many of his messages in the international best-seller Rich Dad Poor Dad — the #1 Personal Finance book of all time — and in Why the Rich Are Getting Richer, he makes his case In this book, the reader will learn why the gap between the rich and everyone else grows wider.In this book, the reader will get an explanation of why savers are losers.In this book, the reader will find out why debt and taxes make the rich richer.In this book, the reader will learn why traditional education actually causes many highly educated people, such as Robert’s poor dad, to live poorly.In this book, the reader will find out why going to school, working hard, saving money, buying a house, getting out of debt, and investing for the long term in the stock market is the worst financial advice for most people.In this book, the reader will learn the answers Robert found on his life-long search, after repeatedly asking the question, “When will we learn about money?”In this book, the reader will find out why real financial education may never be taught in schools.In this book, the reader will find out “What financially education is really.”

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The Australian Bird Guide - Danny Rogers, Peter Menkhorst, Rohan Clarke

The Australian Bird Guide – the most comprehensive field guide to Australian birds ever published.Australia''s avifauna is large, diverse and spectacular, reflecting the continent''s wide range of habitats and evolutionary history. This book covers every regularly occurring species in Australia, including subspecies and rarities. Illustrations of more than 900 species on almost 250 plates, with particular emphasis on providing the fine detail required to identify difficult groups and distinctive plumages, make The Australian Bird Guide the most comprehensive guide to Australian birds ever published. This revised edition includes updated maps and artwork, reflecting advances in our knowledge of the biology and distribution of Australia''s birds, plus fully updated text to ensure identification, distribution and status details are current and accurate, along with an improved index.This book sets the standard for coverage of Australia''s remarkable avifauna. It is truly indispensable for anyone looking to explore Australia''s magnificent and unique birdlife.

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Why the Jews? - Dennis Prager, Joseph Telushkin

Why have Jews been the object of the most enduring and universal hatred in history? Why is the Jewish state the most hated country in the world today? Drawing on extensive historical research, Prager and Telushkin reveal how Judaism''s distinctive conceptions of God, Law, and Peoplehood, have rendered the Jews, and now the Jewish state as well, to other people''s God, laws, or national allegiances. Anti-Semitism is not just another ethnic or racial prejudice, and it is not caused, as so many people falsely believe, by Jewish economic success or the need for scapegoats. Rather, anti-Semitism today, as in the past, is a reaction to Judaism and its distinctive values. Separate chapters document how anti-Semitism is a unique hatred (no other prejudice has been as universal, deep, or permanent), and how the Chosen People idea has spawned hatred. The role of non-Jewish Jews such as Marx and the M.I.T. professor, Noam Chomsky, in provoking anti-Jewish animosity as well is examined and explained. WHY THE JEWS? also provides an authoritative overview of the seven major forms of anti-Semitism the Jewish people have suffered: pagan, Christian, Muslim, Enlightenment, Leftist, Nazi and anti-Zionist anti-Semitism. Prager and Telushkin explain why anti-Semitism poses a mortal danger to moral non-Jews, and what kind of changes would have to happen to produce a world without hatred of the Jews.

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Mom and Me and Mom - Dr Maya Angelou

''In the first decade of the twentieth century, it was not a good time to be born black, or woman, in America.'' So begins this stunning portrait of Vivian Baxter Johnson: the first black woman officer in the Merchant Marines, purveyor of a gambling business and rooming house, and mother to Maya Angelou, beloved and bestselling author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS.''A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman'' BARACK OBAMAAnyone who''s read the classic, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, knows Maya Angelou was raised by her paternal grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. In Mom and Me and Mom, Angelou details what brought her mother to send her away and unearths the well of emotions Angelou experienced long afterward as a result. While Angelou''s first six autobiographies reveal about her out in the world, influencing and learning from statesmen and cultural icons, her final autobiography and conclusion to the series, Mom and Me and Mom, shares the intimate, emotional story about her own family.''She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds'' OPRAH WINFREY ''She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate'' TONI MORRISON

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Gather Together In My Name - Dr Maya Angelou

The sequel to I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS''A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman'' BARACK OBAMA Maya Angelou''s seven volumes of autobiography are a testament to the talents and resilience of this extraordinary writer. Though fiercely loving the world, as a black woman, she also knows its cruelty. Angelou has known discrimination and extreme poverty, but also hope, joy, achievement and celebration. In the sequel to her bestselling I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou is a young mother in California, unemployed, embarking on brief affairs and transient jobs in shops and nightclubs, turning to prostitution and the world of narcotics. Maya Angelou powerfully captures the struggles and triumphs of her passionate life with dignity, wisdom, humour and humanity.''She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds'' OPRAH WINFREY ''She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate'' TONI MORRISON

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Under the Eye of the Big Bird - Hiromi Kawakami

In the distant future, humans are on the verge of extinction and have settled in small tribes across the planet under the observation and care of the Mothers. Some children are made in factories, from cells of rabbits and dolphins; some live by getting nutrients from water and light, like plants. The survival of the race depends on the interbreeding of these and other alien beings - but it is far from certain that connection, love, reproduction, and evolution will persist among the inhabitants of this faltering new world. Unfolding over geological eons, Under the Eye of the Big Bird is at once an astonishing vision of the end of our species as we know it and a meditation on the qualities that, for better and worse, make us human.

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Maya Angelou - Lisbeth Kaiser

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights activist.Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world''s most beloved writers and speakers.This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Maya Angelou''s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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The Girl Who Sings to Bees - Chiquis, Lissette Norman

New York Times-bestselling author and Latin Grammy Award-winner CHIQUIS shares a heartwarming story inspired by her journey about overcoming bullying and self-doubt and finding strength in a mother''s everlasting love.Janney and her mom always sang together to help the flowers in Abuelita’s garden grow. But now her mom is gone, and Janney’s song is stuck, somewhere deep inside. Bullies at school don’t help.Every day, Janney watches one particular bee in Abuelita’s garden. Working harder than the others—focused and unafraid—the tiny bee doesn’t give up. Janney begins to feel inspired by the hardworking bee as the seasons change, until one afternoon, a melody escapes her lips, and Janney’s song once again fills the air in the garden.And when the music begins, her mom’s songs sing through her heart, giving Janney the strength to overcome her fears and sing loudly and proudly to the bees . . . and beyond.

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Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine - Lee Know

Dr. Lee Know does a brilliant job shedding light on this once ignored organelle and shows us how to care for our most important metabolic system. Dr. Nasha Winters, co-author of The Metabolic Approach to CancerFrom infertility to aging to cancer and neurological disease, Dr. Lee Know will teach you that mitochondria play a central role in much that we care about in health and disease. Stephanie Seneff, senior research scientist, MIT  Why do we age? Why does cancer develop? What''s the connection between heart failure and Alzheimer''s disease or infertility and hearing loss? Can we extend lifespan and if so, how? What is the Exercise Paradox? Why do antioxidant supplements sometimes do more harm than good? Many will be amazed to learn that all these questions, and many more, can be answered by a single point of discussion: mitochondria and bioenergetics.In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, Naturopathic Doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria, the widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium entered another without being digested which would evolve to create the first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled bacteria, it''s the mitochondria that have been responsible for this life-giving energy. By understanding how our mitochondria work, in fact, it is possible to add years to our lives, and life to our years.Current research, however, has revealed a dark side: many seemingly disconnected degenerative diseases have tangled roots in dysfunctional mitochondria. However, modern research has also endowed us with the knowledge on how to optimise its function, which is of critical importance to our health and longevity. Lee Know offers cutting-edge information on supplementation and lifestyle changes for mitochondrial optimisation, such as:CoQ10 D-Ribose Cannabinoids  Ketogenic dietary therapy  Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine is an invaluable resource for practitioners interested in mitochondrial medicine and the true roots of chronic illness and disease, as well as anyone interested in improving their health.

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The Passion Of New Eve - Angela Carter

''Her Imagination was one of the most dazzling this century'' MARINA WALKER, INDEPENDENT ''The way to Carter''s visionary and lurid world'' THE TIMES''The darting, lyrical pen of Angela Carter, mistress of the erotic picaresque'' KIRKUS REVIEWS''I know nothing. I am a tabula rasa, a blank sheet of paper, an unhatched egg. I have not yet become a woman, although I possess a woman''s shape. Not a woman, no: both more and less than a real woman. Now I am a being as mythic and monstrous as Mother herself . . . ''New York has become the City of Dreadful Night where dissolute Leilah performs a dance of chaos for Evelyn. But this young Englishman''s fate lies in the arid desert, where a many-breasted fertility goddess will wield her scalpel to transform him into the new Eve. The Passion of New Eve is an extraordinary journey into the apocalyptic vision of the author Lorna Sage called ''The boldest of English women writers''.

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A Song Flung Up to Heaven - Dr Maya Angelou

A memoir of politics and activism, from the bestselling and beloved author of I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS''A brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman'' BARACK OBAMAIt is 1964 and Maya Angelou is on her way back home, leaving behind her beloved - and now seriously teenage son Guy, to finish university in Ghana. America is pulsing with the challenge of change, the civil rights movement is in full swing and that''s where Maya Angelou wants to be, working alongside her friends Malcolm X and Martin Luther King.In this marvellous account, Maya Angelou provides, with her customary wisdom, compassion and wit, a first-hand record of an extraordinarily exciting and tragic political period. She writes of Jimmy Baldwin, Eldridge Cleaver, and of friends and family, and finishes with the beginnings of her career as one of America''s most impressive memoir writers.''She moved through the world with unshakeable calm, confidence and a fierce grace . . . She will always be the rainbow in my clouds'' OPRAH WINFREY ''She was important in so many ways. She launched African American women writing in the United States. She was generous to a fault. She had nineteen talents - used ten. And was a real original. There is no duplicate'' TONI MORRISON

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The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories - Angela Carter

Discover Angela Carter’s classic feminist retelling of favourite fairy tales interwoven by a master of seductive, luminous storytelling.From familiar fairy tales and legends - Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast, vampires and werewolves - Angela Carter has created an absorbing collection of dark, sensual, fantastic stories.‘Magnificent set pieces of fastidious sensuality’ Ian McEwan‘A quirky, original, and baroque stylist’ Margaret AtwoodFeaturing an introduction from award-winning short story writer Helen Simpson

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Why Did the Resurrection Happen? - Danika Cooley

Jesus’ Resurrection: History’s Most Important MorningThis exciting book explores one of the most important events in history– when Jesus rose from the dead three days after dying on the cross. Written especially for kids ages 8–12, it explains why the resurrection happened and what it means for us today.You’ll learn about the Feast of Firstfruits in the Old Testament and how it pointed to Jesus’ resurrection. Follow along as women discover the empty tomb, disciples race to see for themselves, and over 500 people witness the risen Jesus! The book explains how Jesus appeared to his followers for 40 days,even eating meals with them, before ascending to heaven.But this isn’t just history – the book shows why Jesus’ resurrection matters for you. It explains how Jesus conquered death so that everyone who believes in him can have eternal life. You’ll discover what the“already–and–not–yet kingdom” means and learn about the amazing new Jerusalem that awaits believers.With engaging illustrations and clear explanations, this book helps kids understand this crucial part of the Christian faith in a way that’s both meaningful and exciting. Perfect for curious young minds who want to learn more about Jesus’ victory over death!

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The Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Book - Angela Dowdenová

Over 100 tasty, healing recipes to reduce inflammation around the bodyRELIEVE YOUR SYMPTOMS WITH FRESH, NUTRITIOUS FOODS This cookbook explains the benefits of following an anti-inflammatory diet and provides over 100 tasty recipes designed to reduce inflammation in the body. Written by registered nutritionist, Angela Dowden, The Anti-Inflammatory Recipe Book delves into the latest research to help you to understand more about how consuming natural, healthy foods can help prevent and improve various health conditions, including but not limited to: - Digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases (IMD), coeliac disease and gastritis - Rheumatoid arthritis - Autoimmune diseases such as lupus - Long covid - Type 2 Diabetes - Cardiovascular diseases - High blood pressure - Depression, anxiety and chronic stress With this easy guide, you will learn what foods to avoid, what foods to add to your plate and how making these simple diet changes can help you remain healthy and feel better.

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I Wonder Why the Sea is Salty - Anita Ganeriová

The bestselling I Wonder Why series has the answers to all the questions you’ve ever wanted to ask about the natural world, history, space, and more!Which bird flies underwater? Is the Red Sea really red? How deep is the ocean? Learn the answers to these questions and more in I Wonder Why: The Sea is Salty, a fascinating question-and-answer book all about seas and oceans. Award-winning children''s author Anita Ganeri makes learning about the natural world fun with her accessible and entertaining style, and information is presented in bite-sized nuggets, making it ideal for dipping in and out.Bright illustrations by Gareth Lucas bring the seas and oceans to life, from sharks and dolphins to pirate ships and underwater volcanoes. Dive in and discover strange underwater creatures beyond your imagination, and fascinating facts about our relationship with this watery world.

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Why the West Rules for Now - Ian Morris

In the middle of the eighteenth century, British entrepreneurs unleashed the astounding energies of steam and coal and the world changed forever. Factories, railways and gunboats then propelled the West's rise to power, and computers and nuclear weapons in the twentieth century secured its global supremacy. Today, however, many worry that the emergence of China and India spell the end of the West as a superpower.How long will the power of the West last? In order to find out we need to know: why has the West been so dominant for the past two hundred years?With flair and authority, historian and achaeologist Ian Morris draws uniquely on 15,000 years of history to offer fresh insights on what the future will bring. Deeply researched and brilliantly argued, Why The West Rules - For Now is a gripping and truly original history of the world.

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Asha & the Spirit Bird - Jasbinder Bilan

In an unforgettable adventure set in contemporary India, Asha isguided by a majestic bird which she believes to be the spirit ofher grandmother. Together with her best friend, Jeevan, she embarkson a journey across the Himalayas to find her missing father andsave her home ...

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