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During World War II, a small English community are forced to flee when Japanese forces invade Burma. Paterson, the manager of a rice-mill, organises the evacuation and takes with him his Burmese mistress and her young brother. Inevitably, as the journey continues, bitterness, tension and insoluble conflict unfold.

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A collectible new Penguin Classics series: stunning, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets, which present each poet s most famous book of verse as it was originally published. Designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith and beautifully set, these slim, A format volumes are the ultimate gift editions for poetry lovers. On his deathbed George Herbert entrusted the manuscript of The Temple to his friend Nicholas Ferrar, asking him to publish it if he thought it was worthy. Herbert died in 1633 and the collection was published the same year to great acclaim, subsequently becoming one of the best-loved collections in the English language. The Temple is an astounding collection of verse poems: an extended meditation on man s relationship to God that is characterised by Herbert s clarity and directness of style. It includes such favourites as The Collar , The Pearl and Love , with its beautiful opening lines: Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, / Guilty of dust and sin .

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Home looks nice. Allus does though, don t it? Perfick And so the Larkins - Pop, Ma, Mariette, Zinnia, Petunia, Primrose, Victoria and Montgomery - return from an outing for fish and chips and ice cream one May evening. There, amid the rustic charms of home, they discover a visitor: one Cedric Charlton, Her Majesty s inspector of taxes.Mr Charlton is visiting to find out why junk-dealer Pop hasn t paid his tax - but nothing s that simple at the Larkins. Mariette takes a shine to Charley - as Pop calls him - and before long the family have introduced the uncomplaining inspector to the delights of country living: the lusty scents of wild flowers, the pleasures of a bottle of Dragon s Blood, cold cream dribbled over a bowl of strawberries and hot, hot summer nights.In fact, soon Charley can t see any reason to return to the office at all . . .

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Betrayed by her lover, Bella Ford sets out on a journey to find him and exact her revenge. Instead, her search brings her to the home of the Wainwright family. Slowly, the Wainrights restore Bella s trust and she finds happiness. Then, at the traditional Feast of July, the past comes crashing back into Bella s life, and with it, terrible tragedy.

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A story about the bleak and unforgiving nature of insomnia, of restlessness, repressed passion and dislocation. Orlingford is a town where it is hard to differentiate between pleasure and pain: the wonder of a moment is ignored, misconstrued or overridden by the fear of it passing.

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Set in Kent, the author returns to those trees of his youth to breath life into the changing character of a single woodland year. He reveals how precious they are to the English countryside.

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A journey down the banks and in the waters of two contrasting Midland rivers, the Nene and Ouse

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Tells the story of three very different men who, after their aircraft crashes, are forced to trek across the Burmese wilderness to safety.

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The Contented Little Baby Book, based on Gina Ford s personal experience of caring for over 300 babies, was first published in 1999. It quickly established Gina as an influential new authority on baby and childcare issues and has remained one of the bestselling parenting books in the UK for almost 20 years.This completely revised edition of The New Contented Little Baby Book contains the most up-to-date advice available to parents. Using the feedback from numerous readers and website members, Gina has been able to develop and elaborate on the information in her first book, while clearly setting out her philosophy on simple feeding and sleeping routines.By creating routines that match a growing baby s innate natural rhythms, Gina prevents the hunger, overtiredness and colic that can lead to excessive crying. Babies who are settled into Gina s gentle routines are happy and contented because their needs for food and sleep are appropriately met and they should sleep for their longest spell at night from an early age.With detailed, prescriptive information on everything parents need to know, this book includes chapters on:- Preparation for the birth- How the routines evolved and the benefits of following a routine- Milk feeding in the first year- Understanding your baby s sleep- Establishing a routine- Introducing solid food in line with government and World Health Authority guidelines- Common problems in the first year.Whether you are expecting your first child, or are experiencing difficulties with an older baby, this comprehensive guide contains all the expert guidance you need to help your baby feed and sleep well.

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The classic tale of alien invasion, and still the best The TimesThe first modern depiction of extra-terrestrials attacking the earth, The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential of all science-fiction works. It shows the whole of human civilization under threat, as terrifying, tentacled Martians land in England, build gigantic killing machines, destroy all in their path with black gas and burning rays and feast on the warm blood of trapped, still-living human prey. The forces of the Earth, however, may prove harder to beat than they at first appear.Edited by Patrick Parrinder with an Introduction by Brian Aldiss and Notes by Andy Sawyer

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Part of Penguin s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. From the planet of war they came to conquer the Earth ...The night after a shooting star is seen streaking across the sky, a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common. Fascinated and exhilarated, the local people approach the mysterious object armed with nothing more than a white flag. But when gruesome alien creatures emerge armed with all-destroying heat-rays, their rashness turns rapidly to fear. As the rays blaze towards them, it soon becomes clear they have no choice but to flee - or die.The forces of the Earth, however, may prove harder to beat than they at first appear ...

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With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Andrew Frayn, Lecturer in Twentieth-Century Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University.In these two compelling novels H.G. Wells imagines terrifying futures in which civilisation itself is threatened.The narrator of The War of the Worlds is quick to discover that what appeared to be a falling star was, in fact, a metallic cylinder landing from Mars. Six million people begin to flee London in panic as tentacled invaders emerge and overpower the city. With their heat-ray, killing machines, black gas, and a taste for fresh human blood, is there anything that can be done to stop the Martians?In The War in the Air, naive but resourceful Bert Smallways is thrilled by speed and fascinated by the new flying machines. His curiosity sweeps him away by accident into a German plan to conquer America, beginning with the destruction of New York. The ease of movement in aerial warfare means that nothing and nobody is safe as Total War erupts, civilisation crumbles, and Bert s hopes of getting back to London to marry his love seem impossibly distant.

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THE SCIENCE FICTION CLASSIC, NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive. When an alien capsule lands on Horsell Common, Woking, crowds of astonished onlookers gather. But wonder soon turns to terror when the Martians emerge. Armed with deadly heat rays, the aliens begin their conquest of earth. Confronted by powers beyond our control, a technology far in advance of our own, and a race of alien invaders which regard us as no more than ants, humankind faces extinction. While the world crumbles under the shadow of the Martian menace, one man sets out alone across the desolate wasteland to find his wife. . . Groundbreaking. A true classic Guardian The classic tale of alien invasion, and still the best The Times

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With an Introduction and Notes by Linda Dryden, Professor of English Literature at Edinburgh Napier University and the author of Joseph Conrad and H. G. Wells: The Fin-de Siecle-Literary Scene.At the end of the nineteenth century a stranger arrives in the Sussex countryside and mayhem ensues; in the sleepy county of Kent a miracle food brings biological chaos that engulfs and threatens the entire planet. H. G. Wells s fertile and mercurial imagination never brought us more bizarre and unsettling stories than those revealed in The Invisible Man (1897) and The Food of the Gods, and How It Came to Earth (1904). These are stories of extraordinary physical transformations and are at once extremely funny and richly imaginative. At the same time, Wells poses some very probing questions about the ethical dimensions to science and the human capacity for both pity and cruelty. Brought together for the first time in this new Wordsworth edition, The Invisible Man and The Food of the Gods are two of Wells s most entertaining and thought-provoking works.

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In H. G. Wells science fiction book In the Days of the Comet (1906), when a comet forces the nitrogen of the air, the ancient azote, to transform out of itself, mankind is exalted. As a result, there is peace on earth and goodwill toward all people. Our atmosphere is one of happiness and beauty.The prologue and epilogue of The Man Who Wrote in the Tower are written by an unidentified narrator. In Book I, William ( Willie ) Leadford, who was third in the office staff of Rawdon s pot-bank [a facility where pottery is created] in Clayton, leaves his employment at the same moment that industrial Britain is devastated by a slump brought on by American dumping. Leadford, who was converted to socialism by his friend Parload, attributes his miserable living situation on racial injustice. The exact date of the incident is unknown.Leadford awakens at the beginning of Book II, when he is intensely aware of the beauty in the world and has a kind and giving attitude toward other people. Verrall, Leadford, and Nettie have a passionate conversation about their futures at the start of Book III. By her uncomfortable awareness of significant moral inequalities, the author is worried.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.⠜For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive.⠝When a strange, meteor-like object lands in the heart of England, the inhabitants of Earth find themselves victims of a terrible attack. A ruthless race of Martians, armed with heat rays and poisonous smoke, is intent on destroying everything that stands in its way. As the unnamed hero struggles to find his way across decimated wastelands, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance . . .H. G. Wells was a pioneer of modern science fiction. First serialised in the UK in 1897, The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest stories to depict conflict with an extraterrestrial race, and has influenced countless adaptations and sequels.

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This handsome gift edition presents H. G. Well s classic work of science fiction, The War of the Worlds, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells changed the face of the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, the Martians arrive in London and quickly subdue the resistance put up by British forces. Faced with extraordinary odds and a world changed beyond all recognition, nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake. This pocket gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of the sci-fi classic—part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author of The Time Machine, dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials, The War of the Worlds is an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published. The Classic Starts® series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

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As we saw it first it was the wildest and most desolate of scenes. We were in an enormous amphitheatre, a vast circular plain, the floor of the giant crater. Its cliff-like wall closed us in on every side? Thanks to the discovery of an anti-gravity metal, Cavorite, two Victorian Englishman decide to tackle the most prestigious goal - space travel. They construct a sphere that will ultimately take them to the moon. On landing, they encounter what seems like an utterly barren landscape but they soon find signs that the planet was once very much alive. Then they hear curious hammering sounds from beneath the surface, and come face to face with the Selenites, a race of insect-like aliens living in a rigidly organised hive society.

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This is the official autobiography of Neil Basu, the man at the heart of modern British policing. Turmoil offers an urgent, insider account of power, racism and reform - and the realities of life in public service.In Turmoil, Neil Basu, the first person of colour to serve as Assistant Commissioner in the Met, offers an unflinching look at the structural racism embedded in the UK’s justice system. From the aftermath of Stephen Lawrence’s murder to the London riots, Basu was there for the defining moments of modern policing, and now he’s telling the truth from the inside. With clarity, courage and compassion, Basu holds a mirror up to British policing, examining how racism, political interference and systemic injustice have shaped the force from within. This is a powerful contribution to Britain’s ongoing conversation on race, power and the state. Turmoil is essential reading for anyone interested in the realities of institutional racism and social justice in the UK, offering a vital new perspective on how we can move towards true accountability. Together, these insights form a compelling case for change, and act as a timely reminder that the work belongs to all of us.

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When penniless businessman Mr Bedford retreats to the Kent coast to write a play, he meets by chance the brilliant Dr Cavor, an absent-minded scientist on the brink of developing a material that blocks gravity. Cavor soon succeeds in his experiments, only to tell a stunned Bedford the invention makes possible one of the oldest dreams of humanity: a journey to the moon. With Bedford motivated by money, and Cavor by the desire for knowledge, the two embark on the expedition. But neither are prepared for what they find - a world of freezing nights, boiling days and sinister alien life, on which they may be trapped forever.

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure. The most famous example of invasion literature and first published in 1898, The War of the Worlds has inspired countless science fiction stories and novels. After a dramatic series of shooting stars are seen tearing across the night sky, a gigantic cylinder descends from Mars and lands near London. Inquisitive locals gather round only to be struck down by a murderous heat-ray. Giant destructive machines climb out the crater formed by the cylinder destroying everything in their path on a merciless march towards London. Can humanity survive this onslaught? A gripping adventure written in semi-documentary style filled with scenes of flight, despair and panic this is also a very human story about pride, fear and the promise of recovery.This Macmillan CollectorÂ’s Library edition features a new introduction by author James Blaylock

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When a strange, meteor-like object lands in the English countryside, the inhabitants of Earth find themselves victims of a terrible attack. Ruthless Martians, armed with heat rays and poisonous smoke, are intent on destroying humanity. As the unnamed narrator struggles to find his way across decimated wastelands, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance --

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Nobody suspects that intelligent life exists on other planets until a cylinder falls to Earth and lands in the town of Woking. From this ominous metallic cylinder emerge the unsightly Martians, equipped with terrifying killing machines. Although the Martians initially provoke local curiosity, this rapidly turns to fear as the savage attacks begin.

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⠜Perfect⠝ - The Independent⠜this beautiful atlas will be the perfect addition to any coffee table⠝ - Better Homes GardensIntroducing 50 of the world s most magnificent trees for travellers and nature lovers to enjoy from the comfort of an armchair or to seek and behold in the wild.Whether taking in the beautiful cherry blossoms of Japan or a beech forest s seasonal hues in France, The Tree Atlas is the ultimate guide to discovering our planet s most amazing species of tree, as well as better understanding their role in our ever changing ecosystem, and appreciating the restorative effects of visiting these natural wonders in the flesh.Inside The Tree Atlas:50 amazing trees from around the world presented alongside exquisite photography and handy locator mapsKnowledgeable sidebar provides key vitals for each tree including its lifespan, environmental status, and height, plus tips to help you identify each speciesPractical advice on how to see each tree in the wild including where and when to goExpert authors including Matt Collins: head gardener of London s Garden Museum; and Thomas Rutter: horticulturalist and garden writer, offer fascinating insight into each tree s story and what makes it so unique and specialBeautiful bespoke illustrations throughout by Holly Exley Featured trees include: Africa and the Middle East - Carob Tree; Quiver Tree; Dragon s Blood Tree; The Americas - Sugar Maple; Monkey Puzzle, Jacaranda; Asia - Black Mulberry; Coconut Palm; Ginkgo; Europe - Silver Birch; Olive; Almond; Oceania - Karri; Rainbow Eucalyptus; Moreton Bay Fig; and many more Enjoy the calming company of trees in this inspirational guide, which makes the perfect gift or self-purchase treat for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

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Take a perfick trip to France in the second book of this much-loved series, inspiration for the ITV drama THE LARKINS starring Bradley Walsh I should like to go to France, said Ma. God Almighty, Pop said. What for? For a holiday of course, Ma said. I think it would do us all good to get some sun. And so at the end of a rainy English August the Larkins - all ten of them, including little Oscar, the family s new addition - bundle into the old Rolls and cross the Channel to escape the hostile elements.But far from being the balmy, sunny and perfick spot Ma Larkin hoped for, France proves less than welcoming to an eccentric English family. The tea s weak, the furniture breakable and the hotel manager is almost as hostile as the wind and the rain they ve brought with them!And when the manager learns that Ma and Pop are unmarried yet sharing a room under his roof, the trouble really begins . . .

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Join the Larkins for another adventure in the much-loved series, inspiration for the new ITV drama starring Bradley Walsh Christening? We never said nothing about no christening, Ma, did we? And so with the appearance of a letter announcing the imminent arrival of Madame Dupont, Pop and Ma Larkin learn that little Oscar and Blenheim - Charley and Mariette s new boy - are to be christened.In fact, once Mr Candy - who will be officiating (much to raven-haired Primrose s delight) - learns that Pop and Ma have neglected the entire Larkin brood, the whole family seems set for a dunking!Pop, who needs no excuse to open a few bottles of Dragon s Blood and host the perfick party, rushes out and buys a fun fair to celebrate.But there are one or two gatecrashers even Pop hadn t counted on turning up . . .

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Adventure of the Goblin Dog is a stand-alone Magic Faraway Tree adventure by the world s best-loved children s author, Enid Blyton.Discover the magic! Travel to the top of the Magic Faraway Tree with Peter and Mary on their quest to rescue a princess.Back in print for the first time in a generation, this is a wonderful introduction to the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Explore Fairyland in this magical story, where you ll encounter the Goblin Dog, rescue a princess and visit the Land of Storytellers. This story first appeared in 1936 and was edited by Enid Blyton herself to become part of the Magic Faraway Tree world in 1952, featuring different children discovering the Faraway Tree. The Magic Faraway Tree series is one of Enid Blyton s best-loved and most enduring creations.***The Magic Faraway Tree ®, Enid Blyton ® and Enid Blyton s signature are Registered Trademarks of Hodder and Stoughton Limited. No trademark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trademark and copyright owner.

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#39;An astute and persuasive page-turner #39; OBSERVER #39;Powerful’ SUNDAY TIMES #39;I challenge any man to read this and still deny there #39;s a problem #39; NEW STATESMAN _____________________________________________________ Too often, we blame women. For walking home alone at night. For not demanding a seat at the table. For not overcoming the odds that are stacked against them. This distracts us from the real problem: the failings and biases of a society that was not built for women. In this explosive book, feminist writer and activist Laura Bates exposes the systemic prejudice at the heart of five of our key institutions.EducationPoliticsMediaPolicingCriminal justice Combining stories with shocking evidence, Fix the System, Not the Women is a blazing examination of sexual injustice and a rallying cry for reform. ________________________________________________ #39;A blistering manifesto for change #39; Dr PRAGYA AGARWAL #39;I am in awe of Laura Bates . . . her writing is nothing short of perfect #39; SOFIE HAGEN, author of Happy Fat‘Finish the book furious – before rallying for the next fight’ GRAZIA Latest Must-Reads

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Longlisted for the Women s Prize for FictionComing soon to Netflix Comic, tragic, topical and entertaining in equal measure - Bernardine EvaristoTo the dismay of her ambitious mother, Bolanle marries into a polygamous family, where she is the fourth wife of a rich, rotund patriarch, Baba Segi. She is a graduate and therefore considered a great prize in Nigeria, but even graduates must produce children and her husband s persistent bellyache is a sign that things are not as they should be. She only wants to escape to a quiet life, but the others disapprove of the newest, youngest, cleverest addition to the family. Treated with respect by her husband, she is viewed with suspicion by her seniors - who fear she may unlock their well-guarded secret. Through the voices of Baba Segi and his four wives, Lola Shoneyin weaves a vibrant story of love, secrets and a family like every other - happy and unhappy, truthful and not, sometimes kind, sometimes competitive, always bound by blood, and the past.

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The third enchanting book in the Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world s best-loved storyteller.The mischievous Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth and Frannie while her mother is sick. Connie refuses to believe in the Faraway Tree or the magical folk who live in it, even when the Angry Pixie throws ink at her! Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Secrets, the Land of Enchantments, or the Land of Know-Alls? Discover the magic!Short chapters and delightful illustrations by Mark Beech make this classic children s book an accessible and entertaining introduction to fantasy and adventure for children aged 5 and up. First published in 1946, this edition contains the original text.

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An accessible guide for vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious parents from the dietitian duo behind online community Plant-Based Juniors®--includes a bonus chapter on feeding infants up to six months!More of us are turning to plant-focused diets for our health and the health of the environment. But there haven t been reliable, evidence-based resources out there for a new generation of compassionate, conscientious parents--until now. The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler is your go-to resource, offering easy-to-digest nutritional facts and guidelines that aren t available elsewhere, with a special focus on the most important period of a child s life when it comes to developing good eating habits: infancy and toddlerhood.Whitney and Alex discuss:   • the PB3 plate: a visual guide to structuring meals that are nutritionally balanced--1/3 fruits and vegetables; 1/3 legumes, nuts and seeds; and 1/3 grains and starches--and easy to adapt for the entire family   • how to meet needs for critical nutrients such as iron   • a primer on both traditional purees and the baby-led weaning/feeding approach   • strategies for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters   • sorting fact from fiction when it comes to nondairy milks and other substitutes   • 50+ plant-based recipes created specifically for stages from first bites to age threeAs dietitians and moms, Whitney and Alex pored over nutrition journals and called on the experts to learn how to provide their babies with the best diet possible. They found that plant-based diets are associated with a reduced risk of obesity, decreased cholesterol levels, and increased fruit and vegetable intake; in short, not only are they safe for kids, they re pretty freaking awesome.

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The third book in the magical Faraway Tree series by one of the world s most popular children s authors, Enid Blyton. The mischievous Connie comes to enjoy a few days with Joe, Beth and Frannie while her mother is sick. Connie refuses to believe in the Faraway Tree or the magical folk who live in it, even when the Angry Pixie throws ink at her!Join the children and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Secrets, the Land of Enchantments, or the Land of Know-Alls? This is the perfect story for bedtime and shared reading for young children. Discover the magic!

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The first enchanting story in the Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world s best-loved storyteller. Joe, Beth and Frannie find the Enchanted Wood on the doorstep of their new home, and when they discover the Faraway Tree they fall into all sorts of adventures! Join them and their friends Moonface, Saucepan Man and Silky the fairy as they discover which new land is at the top of the Faraway Tree. Will it be the Land of Spells, the Land of Treats, or the Land of Do-As-You-Please? Discover the magic!Short chapters and delightful illustrations by Mark Beech make this classic children s book an accessible and entertaining introduction to fantasy and adventure for children aged 5 and up. First published in 1939, this edition contains the original text.

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Deep in the forest, one dark night, it was so cold the stars were shivering in the sky... A dark storm is brewing, and the woodland animals sense danger.The grand, proud trees, oak, sycamore and birch, are determined to fight the storm wind. But the little fir tree knows that it is more important to shelter the frightened birds and animals.When the storm wreaks destruction, she alone is unharmed. And far away, that very night, a baby is born in a manger.The angels who herald the baby s birth scatter shimmering stars as they pass the forest. On which tree do the stars rest? The little fir tree, the one who had shown love.A beautiful picture book with a sparkly surprise on the last page!

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#39;The Burning lights a fire in you - one that makes you want to fight for change and ignite sparks in others so the fire spreads and spreads. #39; - HOLLY BOURNE A rumour is like a fire. You might think you’ve extinguished it but one creeping, red tendril, one single wisp of smoke is enough to let it leap back into life again. Especially if someone is watching, waiting to fan the flames ... New school. Tick. New town. Tick. New surname. Tick. Social media profiles? Erased. There’s nothing to trace Anna back to her old life. Nothing to link her to the ‘incident’. At least that’s what she thinks … until the whispers start up again. As time begins to run out on her secrets, Anna finds herself irresistibly drawn to the tale of Maggie, a local girl accused of witchcraft centuries earlier. A girl whose story has terrifying parallels to Anna’s own… The compelling YA debut from Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project and bestselling author of Girl Up. PRAISE FOR THE BURNING: #39;This is a book teen girls NEED to read #39; - Holly Bourne #39;Bold, brutal hugely important #39; - Abi Elphinstone #39;Defiant and inspiring #39; – Katherine Webber #39;Brilliant #39; – Stylist #39;Essential reading for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise O #39;Neill #39; - The Observer PRAISE FOR GIRL UP: ‘A bracing love letter to today #39;s teenage girls’ – Sunday Times #39;Essential reading for young women and girls’ – Morning Star Online #39;This no-nonsense guide to being a girl in 2016 is one all teen girls should read’ – Red magazine #39;If you have a daughter or a niece or a younger sister or a goddaughter, buy it for them now #39; --The Pool PRAISE FOR EVERYDAY SEXISM: ‘This is an important book’ –Independent ‘A potent reminder of how far feminism has come and how far it has to go’ - Kirkus Reviews #39;A game-changing book, a must-read for every woman #39; –Cosmopolitan #39;Funny and clever #39; - Telegraph

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*Winner of the CrimeFest Specsavers Debut Award**Winner of the Crime Fiction Lover Best Translation - Editor s Choice**A Telegraph Thriller of the Year**Shortlisted for the CWA Dagger in Translation* The epitome of the female-led revenge thriller. CRIME FICTION LOVER Enraging, funny and exciting. THE TIMES⠘A fantastically brutal gore fest, this was WILD! If you⠙re looking for a book with Kill Bill and John Wick vibes then look no further, this was a short read but hell, it packed a PUNCH.⠙ @thespookybookclubFierce, mixed-race fighter Shindo has been kidnapped by the yakuza. After brutally beating most of them in an attempt to escape, she is forced to work as a bodyguard to protect the gang boss⠙s sheltered daughter Shoko, a strange, friendless eighteen-year-old who could order Shindo⠙s death in a moment.At first Shindo derides Shoko⠙s naïvete, but as the men around them grow ever more bloodthirsty and controlling, she becomes ferociously devoted to her charge. However, she knows that if things continue as they are, neither woman can expect to survive much longer.But could there ever be a different life for two people like them?READERS LOVE THE NIGHT OF BABA YAGA:⠘So, so immersive with moments of real tenderness in amidst all the violence and gore. [...] Highly recommend.⠙ @manareadsbooks⠘There are some books that as you⠙re reading you can totally see as a great movie, this was one of those for me.⠙ @katandthebookshelf⠘Every page is bursting with action [...] If you⠙re looking for a read that⠙ll get your heart racing and keep you guessing, this is it. It⠙s the kind of book you⠙ll probably devour in one sitting because you can⠙t put it down. Seriously, I can⠙t recommend this enough.⠙ @bookish_mum_insta⠘Searingly violent and wonderfully tender by turns.⠙ GUARDIAN Slick and brutal. LUCIE MCKNIGHT HARDY A lean and mean tale of female empowerment. LA TIMES A violent and transgressive marvel. JOHN COPENHAVER A breezy, sleazy piece of revisionist pulp. TOM BENN A gripping, unbreakable thriller. TOKYO WEEKENDER This tender yet furious crime saga will leave readers hungry for more from Otani soon. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review

Objev podobné jako The Night of Baba Yaga - Akira Otani

** This title will be released on September 30th, 2025 but is now available for pre-order **Following his retirement as Bishop of Liverpool in 2022, Paul Bayes and his wife Kate moved to a different part of the country. Kate developed a serious illness and died two years after the move. For Paul, the paths of life have taken a very different direction to what he had expected. â ˜My lungs could not handle religionâ ™s warm, humid, triumphant air any more. I found myself rediscovering my first love; a love for testing, and questioning, and wondering.â ™The Door, based on the farewell sermon he preached to the Diocese of Liverpool, explores this new theological landscape through a series of profound and deeply moving reflections, that should prove helpful to all of us in times of increased grief and uncertainty. â ˜I have come to believe more and more that God is to be found in the desert and in the public place, and that it is deceptively easy, and mistaken, to look for God in some middle place, some religious place, less transcendent and less immanent, availably supernatural, reliably available, unquestionably predictable, a middle place like a pocket where meaning and God can be tucked away and preserved.

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Today s discerning traveller is looking not merely for luxury but for a unique experience. But in this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, how do you avoid the crowds and find the hidden gems? Not via sponsored search results or thousands of indistinguishable reviews, that s for sure. What you need is on-the-ground, in-person, tried-and-trusted knowledge.In this new guide to France - the most visited country on the planet - Herbert Ypma surprises and delights with his unequalled eye for detail and his unerring ability to judge what makes the difference between a good experience and a truly memorable one. The numerous experiences and tips that he maps out across the length and breadth of France fall into four key categories. Staying in Character presents thirtyfive places to stay, from the grand to the eccentric, all embodying the soul and character of their setting - whether it s bedding down in a surf shack at Soulac-surMer or soaking up centuries of history at the luxurious Chateau de Canisy. Eclectic Experiences offers thirty stand-out experiences, from climbing the Dune de Pyla to salsa-dancing in a calanque (a fjord-like inlet); Legend for Lunch points you in the direction of twenty of the most authentic places to eat, while Convincing Context presents ten experiences enhanced by nuggets of history.Together they amount to a new map of authentic French experiences, making this the must-have 21st-century guide for the world s most exacting traveller.

Objev podobné jako New Map France - Herbert Ypma

Hailed as the Guru of the New Left and a leading figure of 1960s counterculture and liberation movements, the philosopher Herbert Marcuse is amongst the most renowned and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century. Eros and Civilization is one of his best-known books and brought him international fame.Taking his cue from Freud s view that repression of the instincts is a defining characteristic of the human mind, Marcuse fuses Freud s insight with Marx s theories of alienation and oppression. He argues that rather than our instincts turned in on themselves, it is modern capitalism itself that is preventing us from reaching the freedom we can find in a non-repressive society.A sweeping indictment of modern capitalism and consumerism that remains fresh and insightful, Eros and Civilization is a classic of activist and radical thinking that continues to fire debate and controversy today.This Routledge Classics edition includes a new Foreword by Douglas Kellner.

Objev podobné jako Eros and Civilization - Herbert Marcuse

A Waterstones Best History Book 2024 Compulsively readable â “ Times Literary Supplement An outstanding work â “ Philippa Gregory A powerful narrative told with frankness and sensitivity â “ Helen Fry, historian and author of Women In Intelligence A woman, a dog and a walnut tree, the more they are beaten, the better theyâ ™ll be. So went the proverb quoted by a prominent MP in the Houses of Parliament in 1853. His words â “ intended ironically in a debate about a rise in attacks on women â “ summed up the prevailing attitude of the day, in which violence against women was waved away as a part and parcel of modern living â “ a chilling seam of misogyny that had polluted both parliament and the law. But were things about to change?In this vivid and essential work of historical non-fiction, Kate Morgan explores the legal campaigns, test cases and individual injustices of the Victorian and Edwardian eras which fundamentally re-shaped the status of women under British law. These are seen through the untold stories of women whose cases became cornerstones of our modern legal system and shine a light on the historical inequalities of the law.We hear of the uniquely abusive marriage which culminated in the dramatic story of the â ˜Clitheroe wife abductionâ ™; of the domestic tragedies which changed the law on domestic violence; the controversies surrounding the Contagious Diseases Act and the women who campaigned to abolish it; and the real courtroom stories behind notorious murder cases such as the â ˜Camden Town Murderâ ™.Exploring the 19th- and early 20th Century legal history that influenced the modern-day stances on issues such as domestic abuse, sexual violence and divorce, The Walnut Treelifts the lid on the shocking history of women under British law â “ and what it means for women today.

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Pinchâ ™s magic has finally arrived â ¦ and itâ ™s causing a whole lot of trouble! Pinch Perkins is very excited that her Spark magic is finally here â “ she has been having so much fun bringing things to life (although Sir Furalot, her beloved teddy bear, is not happy about it!). But with magic comes responsibility â “ and when Pinch is told off one too many times by her mum and dad for causing chaos, she starts to wonder if being magical is all itâ ™s cracked up to be.Then Pinch starts to have strange dreams, feeling like someone â “ something â “ is watching her. Surely it canâ ™t be the strange tree, the one with bewitching red leaves, that has appeared on Tricky Dragon Lane?When Pinch awakens one night deep in the forest â “ an enchanted place full of dangerous and mysterious creatures â “ unicorns, highway men, ghosts! â “ she realises that she has been trapped by an evil, ancient spirit bound to the heart of a tree. The only way Pinch can defeat this spirit is by embracing her Spark magic. The future of the magical world depends on it!

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Kniha - autor Christina Henry, 508 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A brand-new chilling horror novel from the bestselling author of Alice and Lost Boy. When the bodies of two girls are found torn apart in her hometown, Lauren is surprised, but she also expects that the police won't find the killer. After all, the year before her father's body was found with his heart missing, and since then everyone has moved on. Even her best friend, Miranda, has become more interested in boys than in spending time at the old ghost tree, the way they used to when they were kids. So when Lauren has a vision of a monster dragging the remains of the girls through the woods, she knows she can't just do nothing. Not like the rest of her town. But as she draws closer to answers, she realizes that the foundation of her seemingly normal town might be rotten at the centre. And that if nobody else stands for the missing, she will.

Objev podobné jako The Ghost Tree (1785659790)

The first English print edition of a Korean smash-hit web novel.Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after – but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi s life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi receives a surprise visit from Princess Agnes, the renowned sorceress who might have become Riftan s wife if he d decided to divorce Maxi after the Dragon Campaign. Not at all what Maxi expected, the princess stirs up complicated emotions and politics that could lead to monumental changes in Maxi and Riftan s relationship.This volume collects chapters 77-133 of the original webnovel by Suji Kim.

Objev podobné jako Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2 (novel) - Suji Kim

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA. Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged.Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

Objev podobné jako Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1 - Suji Kim

Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA. Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged.Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

Objev podobné jako Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 1 (novel) - Suji Kim

A long-awaited reunion and a fragile happiness...Riftan has returned from the royal capital just in time to deal with a group of rogue knightsattacking the gates of Anatol. When the dust settles, he and Maxi finally have time to get toknow each other properly, but Maxi struggles to show Riftan who she really is, afraid that he willreject her. Even worse are her fears that the next time Riftan is called away, he might neverreturn. Determined to prove her worth and secure an unshakeable place in her new home, Maxiagrees to help the sorcerer Ruth create a new magical device... and discovers she might becapable of more than she could have ever dreamed.This volume collects episodes 25-45 of Under the Oak Tree, the #1 webcomic on MANTA.

Objev podobné jako Under the Oak Tree, Vol. 2 - Suji Kim

Includes 2 titles!Perfect for fans of:🏛️ Small-town romance💖 Second chance🤠Cowboy⠓Could this lawman have a chance?The last thing Deputy Jaden Montgomery expected was coming face-to-face with his ex-fiancée. Olivia Brooks had left their hometown to chase her dreams⠦and yet, she⠙s now a murder suspect. Not allowing their reunion to weaken his resolve, Jaden vows to find the truth and get Olivia out of his life. But this time, the killer has set his sights on the one woman the deputy can⠙t ignore⠦Can she stop the killer?The murdered cop Sheriff Grace Granger just found is the latest victim of a killer targeting female law enforcement. When Grace⠙s life is threatened, rancher Dutton McClennan will do whatever it takes to keep the mother of his unborn child from becoming the next fatality. With the violence escalating, Grace and Dutton race to apprehend an adversary out for the ultimate revenge.

Objev podobné jako Engaging The Deputy / Her Baby, Her Badge - B.J. Daniels, Delores Fossen

A carefully crafted, totally engaging epic family drama Yorkshire Post Delightful Daily Mail Da said the Pearson family came out of the sand. He said they were born out of the red clarty sand that stuck to the soles of boots and the hems of frocks.You couldn t just brush the sand away, you had to beat your clothes with the palm of your hand like you were smacking them for being naughty. You had to bang your boots against the doorstep and find a knife to gouge away the sand that clung to the heels and round the stitching.Ellen has a unique view of the world but living in a tiny town in the north-east of England, in a world on the cusp of war, no one has time for an orphaned girl who seems a little odd. When she is taken in to look after a rich, elderly widow things seem to be get better, despite musty curtains and an aging employer completely out of touch with the world. But pregnancy out of wedlock spoils all this, and Ellen is unable to cope. How will Jack, her son, survive - alone in the world as his mother was? Can they eventually find their way back to each other?The Colours is a sweeping novel of how we can lose ourselves, and our loved ones, for fans of Kate Atkinson and Virginia Baily.

Objev podobné jako The Colours - Juliet Bates

Based on the family-favourite Baby Sensory song, Say Hello to theSun !This reassuring story takes readers through sunshine, rain, floweringmeadows, daytime and nighttime, providing a perfectly calmingread for parents and babies to share. With hand actions that you can do too!

Objev podobné jako Baby Sensory: Say Hello to the Sun (NE) - Dr Lin Day