keep the memories lose the stuff matt paxton

Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff - Matt Paxton

Your boxes of photos, family s china, and even the kids height charts aren t just stuff; they re attached to a lifetime of memories - and letting them go can be scary. For over 20 years, Matt Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply declutter and downsize. Whether you re tired of living with clutter, making space for a loved one, or moving to a smaller home or retirement community, this book is for you. Paxton s unique, step-by-step process gives you the tools you need to get the job done.

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Man´s Search for Meaning: the Classic Tribute to Hope From the Holocaust - Viktor E. Frankl

16 MILLION COPIES SOLD A book to read, to cherish, to debate, and one that will ultimately keep the memories of the victims alive John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped PyjamasA prominent Viennese psychiatrist before the war, Viktor Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that both he and others in Auschwitz coped (or didn t) with the experience. He noticed that it was the men who comforted others and who gave away their last piece of bread who survived the longest - and who offered proof that everything can be taken away from us except the ability to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances. The sort of person the concentration camp prisoner became was the result of an inner decision and not of camp influences alone. Frankl came to believe man s deepest desire is to search for meaning and purpose. This outstanding work offers us all a way to transcend suffering and find significance in the art of living.

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The Way of the Tortoise - Matt Little

‘I really recommend this, it #39;s a cracker. A top read and a great tool to use to improve and enlighten. It doesn #39;t matter who you are – you will all get something out of this. Lovely stuff. #39; Ben Ryan, Olympic gold-medal-winning coach and author of Sevens Heaven: The Beautiful Chaos of Fiji #39;s Olympic Dream________________________‘I urge anyone who has the ambition and passion to develop themselves and those around them to read this book. I’ve worked with Matt for over fifteen years and have seen first-hand how he is able to get the best out of people with his unique awareness of soft skills, human values and long term vision #39; Leon Smith OBE, Great Britain Davis Cup team captain________________________ #39;This book brilliantly underlines the core principles needed to prepare for the next stage of your career. Terrific read. #39; Ross Hutchins, former British tennis player and Commonwealth Games silver-medal winner________________________Drawing on more than a decade’s experience working with former tennis World Number One Sir Andy Murray, The Way of the Tortoise introduces you to the benefits of the slow lane and reveals why it’s the only true path to a high-performance mindset.Taking inspiration from Aesop’s well-known fable of the Hare and the Tortoise, internationally renowned trainer Matt Little recognizes that there is no fast path to success. By focusing on immediate results, we can gloss over process in the race to get ahead, skipping over the lessons and experiences that we all need to build solid foundations for our future achievements. Matt shows that taking the slow lane can not only help you reach your goals more effectively, it can make your successes more sustainable by increasing your motivation, energy and resilience. Packed full of examples from the highly adaptable worlds of sport and business, as well as Matt’s own remarkable career, The Way of the Tortoise reveals, through practical exercises and techniques, the essential strategies we can all use to achieve extraordinary results.

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Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck - Matt Phelan

“Intoxicating . . . it will be hard for young readers to put down.”—New York Times Book Review“A grand, giddy, and, at times, literally soaring tale.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“An amusing, fast-paced tale of land, sky, and spies.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Incredibly creative. . . . A little bit of history, a touch of mystery, and heaps of fun.”—ALA Booklist (starred review)A Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews Best BookA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the YearWherever there are injustices, nefarious plots, or threats to society, the Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck are there to stop them!A sly villain with a plan to cause havoc across the globe is no match for three extraordinary animals—and their two young human friends. From acclaimed author and artist Matt Phelan, The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck is a hilarious, action-packed, and highly illustrated middle grade adventure perfect for fans of Skunk and Badger and Flora Ulysses.The very first passengers to ride in a hot-air balloon were a sheep, a rooster, and a duck in 1783. And while hot-air balloons are indeed wondrous, ten-year-old Emile is too busy being the fastidious caretaker of ambassador Benjamin Franklin’s château in Paris to think much about them.But soon, young Emile finds himself right in the middle of a sinister plot. And right in the middle of the secret headquarters for France’s undercover guardians—the very same sheep, rooster, and duck that piloted the first hot-air balloon. If Emile can muster his courage and be bold, he may be the key to helping the heroes save both Benjamin Franklin and the world.Award-winning author Matt Phelan’s The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck is a highly illustrated adventure full of secrets, hijinks, and reimagined historical events. This rip-roaring and surprising story is ideal for reluctant readers, aspiring heroes, and fans of Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot.

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The Girl in the Smoke - Matt Hilton

Danni has seen more in her eight years on this planet than most people see in a lifetime. The sole survivor of a motorway pile-up which took her mother s life, she is now safe and thriving with her adoptive family. Until the day the bad people come knocking. Forcing Danni to face the memories she has done such a good job forgetting . . . Josie s quiet life is dismantled with a knock at the door. When she and her daughter are violently kidnapped, Josie must act fast to survive. Danni has very little memory of the day her mother died, but these people are hell-bent on finding the money her mother stole before her death, and they think Danni knows more than she s letting on.Grace arrives at her big sister s house to find her partner Pete beaten and tied up and her sister and niece taken. Josie has been her protector her entire life - but now she needs to be the strong one. Enlisting the help of a friend with the combat experience and skills she needs, Grace will stop at nothing to get her family back home . . .

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The Eye of the Master - Matteo Pasquinelli

What is AI? A dominant view describes it as the quest to solve intelligence - a solution supposedly to be found in the secret logic of the mind or in the deep physiology of the brain, such as in its complex neural networks. The Eye of the Master argues, to the contrary, that the inner code of AI is shaped not by the imitation of biological intelligence, but the intelligence of labour and social relations, as it is found in Babbage #39;s calculating engines of the industrial age as well as in the recent algorithms for image recognition and surveillance. The idea that AI may one day become autonomous (or sentient , as someone thought of Google #39;s LaMDA) is pure fantasy. Computer algorithms have always imitated the form of social relations and the organisation of labour in their own inner structure and their purpose remains blind automation. The Eye of the Master urges a new literacy on AI for scientists, journalists and new generations of activists, who should recognise that the mystery of AI is just the automation of labour at the highest degree, not intelligence per se.

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Someone in the Water - Sarah Clarke

A gripping new destination thriller, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke, TM Logan and Catherine Cooper.My only child Lola is turning eighteen soon, but I wonâ ™t be with her. For two weeks every year, I hide myself away while I endure the nightmares that haunt me around her birthday.Because she can never know the truth â “ that I am plagued by terrible visions from the summer I spent in Corsica when I was eighteen. It ended in tragedy, and I have never forgiven myself for the part I played.But my world is about to fall apart all over again.Lola calls to tell me sheâ ™s not with her friends in Cyprus, but alone in Corsica. I have no choice. I have to go back to the island and bring her home.But as I revisit the memories, see the same faces again, I start to wonder if there was more to the events of that summer than I realised. Are there others keeping secrets just like me? Ones that are even more deadlyâ ¦***â ˜A true page turnerâ ¦ I love itâ ™ Catherine Cooperâ ˜Nail-bitingâ ¦ The Perfect destination thrillerâ ™ The Courierâ ˜A tense, twisty thriller set against a deceptively beautiful backdrop. I couldnâ ™t put it down.â ™ Sophie Flynnâ ˜Dark, twisty secrets that resurface under a Corsican sun â “ a perfect summer thriller; I blazed through it!â ™ T Orr Munro The perfect summer thriller from an author who never disappoints!! A.A. Chaudhuri Such a great read â ¦ I loved being in [this] world. What a beautiful and intriguing island! Lucy Clarke***Readers give it 5 stars! OMG THIS BOOK!!! What a rollercoaster of a read! This was a masterful and twisty tale. I literally had no idea who to trust until the very end Totally unputdownable, this book had me completely hooked from the first to the last page What a rollercoaster ride this book is! I just had to keep reading Gripping and intriguing, couldn t put it down

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The Dry - Jane Harper

One of the most stunning debuts I ve ever read...Read it! David BaldacciThe Gold Australian Book Industry Award for Book of the Year Australian Book Industry Award for Fiction Book of the Year SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD 2017WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTHTHE SIMON MAYO RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB CHOICESUNDAY TIMES CRIME THRILLER OF THE MONTH Packed with sneaky moves and teasing possibilities that keep the reader guessing...The Dry is a breathless page-turner Janet Maslin, New York TimesWHO REALLY KILLED THE HADLER FAMILY?I just can t understand how someone like him could do something like that.Amid the worst drought to ravage Australia in a century, it hasn t rained in small country town Kiewarra for two years. Tensions in the community become unbearable when three members of the Hadler family are brutally murdered. Everyone thinks Luke Hadler, who committed suicide after slaughtering his wife and six-year-old son, is guilty.Policeman Aaron Falk returns to the town of his youth for the funeral of his childhood best friend, and is unwillingly drawn into the investigation. As questions mount and suspicion spreads through the town, Falk is forced to confront the community that rejected him twenty years earlier. Because Falk and Luke Hadler shared a secret, one which Luke s death threatens to unearth. And as Falk probes deeper into the killings, secrets from his past and why he left home bubble to the surface as he questions the truth of his friend s crime.

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The Bad Penny - Lindsey Hutchinson

A gritty, heart-wrenching historical saga from TOP TEN bestseller Lindsey HutchinsonIf you re born with nothing you have to make your own luck. When Jared Johnson first meets Clarice Connaught he saves her from the hands of her father, who is brutally beating her in the street. Never one to walk past someone in distress, Jared doesnâ ™t hesitate to help. But who is this girl and what is her story?Jared Johnson started with nothing. At just twelve-years-old he was orphaned and homeless, but eight years later, Jared is a success. Running McGuireâ ™s Rag Bone Yard and surrounded by friends, all Jared needs now is to find the perfect girl to settle down with. Nothing has come easy for Clarice but still she has dreams of a grander life and the finer things. And if her father isnâ ™t willing to provide them then Clarice will do anything to find someone who is. Jared and Clarice have one thing in common â “ they are survivors â “ and in Queen Victoriaâ ™s Birmingham you need your wits about you to keep the wolf from the door. But Clarice isnâ ™t everything she seems, and like a bad penny that always shows up, she brings more trouble for Jared and his friends than they could ever have imaginedâ ¦Lindsey Hutchinson, the top 10 bestseller, Queen of the Black Country Saga, is back with a page-turning and heart-warming story perfect fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews. What readers are saying about Lindsey Hutchinson:â ˜I have read most if not all of Lindsey Hutchinsonâ ™s books having read a lot of her motherâ ™s as well. She is a super storyteller and seems to be able to write about a multitude of subjects and obviously does a lot of research into her booksâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜I loved this book, such a heart-warming read to the endâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜A consuming read that brought history to life under the masterful pen of Lindsey Hutchinsonâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜This book will make you cry in places and laugh in others and like me once you finish a chapter you will want to just hurry on to the next chapter to discover more about Jared and the other charactersâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Such a cosy book that is gently and easy to read but will keep you wanting to go back to itâ ™ ?????????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Absolutely loved it I couldn t put it down great story, great characters, I had tears in my eyes at times, really enjoyed itâ ™ ?????????? Reader Review

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Are You Really the Doctor? - Dr Matthew Hutchinson

#39;Fascinating, frank and genuinely funny #39; Sophie Duker Are you really the doctor? As a black doctor working on the frontline of the NHS, Matt Hutchinson hears these words all too often. In this book, he offers a compelling glimpse into the unvarnished reality of working in healthcare as a member of an ethnic minority.Tracing his journey from medical school through to working at some of the country #39;s most chaotic hospitals, Matt shows how the community of immigrant healthcare workers are the true backbone of the NHS and offers an honest insight into the unique challenges that non-white patients face when navigating the healthcare system.From workplace drama to fighting life-threatening diseases, join Matt Hutchinson in the trenches of our healthcare system as he offers a candid and often hilarious insight into the messy life of a Black British doctor.

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The Christmas Clue - Upson Nicola

â ˜A true Christmas cracker!â ™ Andrew Taylorâ ˜What fun!â ™ Lynne TrussChristmas Eve, 1943. Anthony and Elva Pratt arrive in a snowy English village to run a murder mystery game â “ and instead discover a real murder.â ˜An ingenious plotâ ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜A great read for Christmas . . . nostalgic and thoroughly entertaining.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐â ˜Unexpectedly emotive, engaging and sweet.â ™ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Pratts had planned for festive cheer, despite the wartime shortages: with Elvaâ ™s map of the hotel and Anthonyâ ™s prop weapons to use as clues, the guests in their parlour game would move through the rooms to figure out whodunnit. But when Anthony discovers the cookâ ™s sister Miss Silver beaten to death, they instead find themselves investigating a shockingly real crime. The hotel manager Mr Browning is trying to keep the peace but the guests are agitated, Colonel Colman is about to take over the hotel for the war effort â “ and the mysterious Mrs Threadgold hasnâ ™t been seen at all. In games, thereâ ™s only one victim â “ but this is real life. Can the Pratts puzzle out this Christmas mystery before itâ ™s too late? Praise for Nicola Upson: â ˜Always a delight.â ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜Upson [. . .] gives new life to a classic murder setting.â ™ Spectatorâ ˜Wonderful writing.â ™ Ian Mooreâ ˜A talented author of historical crime.â ™ Scotsman

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The Lost Hours - Lynn Tavernier

Detective Andrea Stuart was on a much-needed vacation, but when the body of a wealthy young woman from a prominent family is found at the base of a cliff, her plans are abruptly cut short. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly spirals into an investigation filled with unanswered questions and a series of disturbing clues that point to something far more sinister. As Andrea digs deeper into the case, she discovers a world of privilege where appearances are everything and secrets are buried deep. The Philbrick family is determined to keep the truth hidden; the woman s fiancee is a pillar of the community with holes in his story; and Andrea s superiors are pressuring her to close the case quickly and quietly. But Andrea is determined to get to the truth even though she knows that doing her duty could cost her everything. Haunted by her past, Andrea must navigate the delicate balance between justice and self-preservation as she unravels the dark secrets of the Philbrick family - even if finding the truth might mean confronting the very demons she s been trying to escape.

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The Lost Hours - Lynn Tavernier

Detective Andrea Stuart was on a much-needed vacation, but when the body of a wealthy young woman from a prominent family is found at the base of a cliff, her plans are abruptly cut short. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly spirals into an investigation filled with unanswered questions and a series of disturbing clues that point to something far more sinister. As Andrea digs deeper into the case, she discovers a world of privilege where appearances are everything and secrets are buried deep. The Philbrick family is determined to keep the truth hidden; the woman s fiancee is a pillar of the community with holes in his story; and Andrea s superiors are pressuring her to close the case quickly and quietly. But Andrea is determined to get to the truth even though she knows that doing her duty could cost her everything. Haunted by her past, Andrea must navigate the delicate balance between justice and self-preservation as she unravels the dark secrets of the Philbrick family - even if finding the truth might mean confronting the very demons she s been trying to escape.

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A Song in the Dark - Kimberley Woodhouse

Her music captivates crowds. His mission exposes secrets. Their courage defies a dictator. Against the simmering backdrop of impending war, blind virtuoso pianist Chaisley Frappier embarks on a concert tour through a rapidly changing Europe. When she learns that Hitler s regime of injustice is targeting other disabled people, Chaisley realizes she is in a prime position to help those who are threatened reach safety. But the Führer s growing fascination with the celebrated musician endangers her undercover mission and forces her to walk a tightrope between her fame and her calling. When Rick Zimmerman receives his next assignment from the British Secret Intelligence Service, he is surprised to learn he ll be acting as the personal driver of a world-renowned pianist as she tours Europe. The role gives him the perfect cover to complete missions of sabotage and intelligence-gathering, but he soon suspects the brilliant, alluring pianist has secrets of her own. As Chaisley and Rick confront evil at every turn, it will take every bit of faith and courage they possess to triumph over hate--and survive. A fast-paced action adventure with enough twists and turns to keep the reader turning the page. --Tracie Peterson, bestselling author With compelling characters and high stakes, Kimberley Woodhouse tells a tale of hope triumphing in the darkest of times. --Amy Lynn Green, author of The Codebreaker s Daughter This stand-alone historical romance of faith, hope, and justice will captivate readers who enjoy Sarah Sundin, World War II novels, and dramatic stories set in Europe.

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The Dark In-Between - Elizabeth Hrib

Action-packed and emotionally powerful like big- and small-screen hits such as The Sixth Sense and Supernatural, The Dark In-Between by Elizabeth Hrib is sure to stay with you long after the lights go out.Something lurks in the shadows between life and death.A terrible accident brings sixteen-year-old Casey Everett s life to a halt—literally. Pulled from the water, Casey is rushed to the hospital and miraculously revived. But her sudden return to the living is shadowed by the drowning of her best friend, Liddy.Overcome with grief, Casey returns home for the summer only to find the memories of the accident won’t let her go. Shadow-drenched nightmares. Whispers in the back of her mind. Her friend s screams. Casey thinks she s losing it... until she watches a boy fall from the sky. Red—an angel fallen to earth to regain his wings—takes her to Limbo, a place that exists somewhere between the living and the dead. Now, in order to save her best friend, Casey must learn to walk these mysterious and dangerous paths or else risk losing Liddy s trapped soul to something worse than death.

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Down on the Funny Farm with Cow and Friends - JB Frank

Cow s favorite thing to do, besides eat, is tell jokes. Some are funny, some are gross, and some are just plain silly. He lives on a farm with his barnyard friends, who love to interrupt him with their own jokes. Some of those are funny, too, Cow has to admit. (And some of them are really gross, even for Cow.) At the end of each day, Cow, Horse, Goat, Duck, Big Mouse, Little Mouse, and even Squirrel are exhausted from laughter—and that s how they know they ve had a good day. In Down on the Funny Farm with Cow and Friends, this feisty group of barnyard friends are sharing their favorite jokes with you. Q: What do you get when you cross an angry goat with a grumpy cow? A: An animal that’s in a baaaaaaaad moooooood. Q: What is as big as a goat but weighs nothing? A: His shadow. Q: Why did the pig lose the race? A: He pulled a ham string. Q: Why did the chicken join a band? A: Because it already had the drumsticks Take this collection of farm-inspired jokes to your next show-and-tell, sleepover, or birthday party and don t leave until your friends have all had a good laugh!

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The Party Animals - Alex Willmore

Back in the forest, more crazy animals are having adventures, causing havoc, and helping us to learn while having fun in award-winning author-illustrator Alex Willmore’s The Party Animals. A group of party-loving (and nocturnal) monkeys have moved into the forest and are keeping the other animals up all night! How will everyone learn to get along, and will the tarsiers be able to keep the music down?The Party Animals presents a lesson in acceptance and learning to understand and celebrate our differences.

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The Anatomy of Fascism - Robert O. Paxton

Fascism was the major political invention of the twentieth century and the source of much of its pain. How can we try to comprehend its allure and its horror? Is it a philosophy, a movement, an aesthetic experience? What makes states and nations become fascist?Acclaimed historian Robert O. Paxton shows that in order to understand fascism we must look at it in action - at what it did, as much as what it said it was about. He explores its falsehoods and common threads; the social and political base that allowed it to prosper; its leaders and internal struggles; how it manifested itself differently in each country - France, Britain, the low countries, Eastern Europe, even Latin America as well as Italy and Germany; how fascists viewed the Holocaust; and, finally, whether fascism is still possible in today s world.Offering a bold new interpretation of the fascist phenomenon, this groundbreaking book will overturn our understanding of twentieth-century history.

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The Right Stuff - Tom Wolfe

A wonderful novel and perfect book club choice, The Right Stuff is a wildly vivid and entertaining chronicle of America s early space programme.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY US ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLYâ ˜What is it,â ™ asks Tom Wolfe, â ˜that makes a man willing to sit on top of an enormous Roman Candleâ ¦and wait for someone to light the fuse?â ™ Arrogance? Stupidity? Courage? Or, simply, that quality we call the right stuff ?A monument to the men who battled to beat the Russians into space, The Right Stuff is a voyage into the mythology of the American space programme, and a dizzying dive into the sweat, fear, beauty and danger of being on the white-hot edge of history in the making.â ˜Tom Wolfe at his very bestâ ¦ Learned, cheeky, risky, touching, tough, compassionate, nostalgic, worshipful, jingoistic...The Right Stuff is superbâ ™ New York Times Book Review

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The Stuff of Life - Prof. Timothy Morton

An old teapot, used daily, can tell me more of my past than anything I recorded of it. Sylvia Townsend WarnerThere are many ways of telling the story of a life and how we ve got to where we are. The questions of why and how we think the way we do continues to preoccupy philosophers. In The Stuff of Life, Timothy Morton chooses the objects that have shaped and punctuated their life to tell the story of who they are and why they might think the way they do. These objects are things in the richest sense. They are beings, non-human beings, that have a presence and a force of their own. From the looming expanse of Battersea Power Station to a packet of anti-depressants and a cowboy suit, Morton explores why stuff matters and the life of these things have so powerfully impinged upon their own. Their realization, through a concealer stick, that they identify as non-binary reveals the strange and wonderful ways that objects can form our worlds.Part memoir, part philosophical exploration of the meaning of a life lived alongside and through other things, Morton asks us to think about the stuff, things, objects and buildings that have formed our realities and who we are and might be.

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La historia del Dia de los Muertos / The Dia de Los Muertos Story - Andrea Jauregui De La Torre

Explora la herencia mexicana con la pequeña Andrea y descubra la historia del Día de los Muertos, una festividad que transforma la muerte en una alegre celebración de la vida. A través de los cuentos de la abuelita de Andrea, La historia del Día de los Muertos presenta los orígenes de esta celebración. También explica su significado para las familias mexicanas y cómo ha crecido y se ha expandido, especialmente hacia el norte, en los Estados Unidos.Este encantador libro ilustrado sigue a la pequeña Andrea mientras descubre como la festividad se originó en ceremonias de los antiguos aztecas y cómo ha evolucionado con el tiempo hasta trascender las fronteras de México. La pequeña Andrea explora diferentes épocas y figuras históricas que reflejan la resistencia y permanencia de esta tradición a lo largo través de los años. La historia del Día de los Muertos ofrece una conexión muy personal y significativa con la festividad, que rodea la época de Halloween, una celebración más comercial. Este libro brinda a los niños la oportunidad de transformar un tema que suele ser aterrador en una perspectiva más matizada, resaltando la importancia de celebrar la vida, la familia y los amigos.Magníficamente ilustrada, esta libro invita a un público joven a interactuar directamente con la festividad y la cultura mexicana a través de sus muchos elementos distintivos, cómo las calaveras de azúcar, el papel picado, las ofrendas, las catrinas y mucho más.A los jóvenes lectores les encantará aprender, junto a la pequeña Andrea, sobre la increíble historia y las tradiciones del Día de los Muertos y su alegre celebración de la vida.Join Little Andrea on an exploration of her Mexican heritage and the history of the Day of the Dead, a holiday that transforms death into a joyful celebration of life.Through detailed stories told by Little Andrea’s beloved abuela, The Dia de Los Muertos Story reveals to young readers the origins of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, what it means to Mexican families, and how it has grown and expanded to other parts of the world, specifically north into the United States. This enchanting picture book follows Little Andrea as she discovers how what began as ceremonies practiced by the ancient Aztecs has evolved into a holiday recognized far beyond the borders of Mexico. As the story unfolds, Little Andrea explores significant moments in history and historical figures that demonstrate the endurance of the holiday through the ages. The Dia de Los Muertos Story offers children a deeply personal and more meaningful way to connect with the season surrounding the more commercial celebration of Halloween, giving an opportunity to transform the often-scary topic of death into a more nuanced perspective that includes the important celebrations of life, family, and friends. Gorgeously illustrated, this guide to understanding Dia de los Muertos encourages a young audience to engage directly with the holiday and Mexican culture through its many hallmarks such as sugar skulls, papel picado, ofrendas, catrinas, and more.Young readers will love learning beside Little Andrea about the incredible history and traditions of Dia de los Muertos and its joyful celebration of life.

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The History of Everywhere: All the Stuff That You Never Knew Happened at the Same Time - Philip Parker

Discover history as you ve never seen it before â “ and all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time!Did you know the woolly mammoths were still around when the Egyptians built their pyramids? Or that Leonardo Da Vinci lived at the same time as Henry VIII and the Aztecs? Welcome to The History of Everywhere, a fascinating guide to all the stuff you never knew happened at the same time! In lively maps, see the whole world of history: from ancient times to the modern day, watch civilizations rise and fall, spot fascinating connections and coincidences, and discover the people and events you never learnt about in school. Prepare for a fascinating journey around the world that will change the way you see history!

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The Dia de Los Muertos Story - Andrea Jauregui De La Torre

Join Little Andrea on an exploration of her Mexican heritage and the history of the Day of the Dead, a holiday that transforms death into a joyful celebration of life.Through detailed stories told by Little Andrea’s beloved abuela, The Dia de Los Muertos Story reveals to young readers the origins of Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, what it means to Mexican families, and how it has grown and expanded to other parts of the world, specifically north into the United States. This enchanting picture book follows Little Andrea as she discovers how what began as ceremonies practiced by the ancient Aztecs has evolved into a holiday recognized far beyond the borders of Mexico. As the story unfolds, Little Andrea explores significant moments in history and historical figures that demonstrate the endurance of the holiday through the ages. The Dia de Los Muertos Story offers children a deeply personal and more meaningful way to connect with the season surrounding the more commercial celebration of Halloween, giving an opportunity to transform the often-scary topic of death into a more nuanced perspective that includes the important celebrations of life, family, and friends. Gorgeously illustrated, this guide to understanding Dia de los Muertos encourages a young audience to engage directly with the holiday and Mexican culture through its many hallmarks such as sugar skulls, papel picado, ofrendas, catrinas, and more.Young readers will love learning beside Little Andrea about the incredible history and traditions of Dia de los Muertos and its joyful celebration of life.The Holiday Celebration series from becker mayer! kids honors the diverse holidays and milestones that shape the cultural fabric of the United States. Though these traditions may have originated elsewhere, brought to our shores by ancestors from around the world, they have endured and evolved to weave the vibrant tapestry of American life. The series includes picture books and their companion kid-friendly cookbooks that share stories uniquely representative of the American experience—an experience that is multilayered, eclectic, inclusive, and joyfully beautiful.Also available from the series:The Juneteenth Story, The Juneteenth Cookbook, The Dia de Los Muertos Cookbook, and The Kwanzaa Story.

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The Three Little Pigs / Los tres cerditos - Pedro Gallardo Sanchez

2 stories in 1 book. These are two versions of the classic tale: The Three Little Pigs: the classic version, with the bad wolf trying to eat the little pigs, and the magical version, in which the wolf is a good wolf who seeks to befriend the three little pigs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adapted to each language by philologists from the respective languages, so that children from an early age can naturally hear two languages. All the illustrations feature a find-the-dragonfly game, making reading even more fun 2 cuentos en 1 libro. Se trata de dos versiones del cuento clásico de Los tres cerditos, la versión clásica, con el lobo malo que intenta comerse a los cerditos y la versión mágica en la que el lobo es un lobo bueno que busca hacerse amigo de los tres cerditos. Bilingües en inglés y español, adaptado a cada idioma por filólogos de los respectivos idiomas, de manera que los niños desde tempranas edades, vayan escuchando dos idiomas de manera natural. Todas las ilustraciones cuentan con un juego de encontrar la libélula, para hacer la lectura aún más divertida.

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The Gadget Show: The Big Book of Cool Stuff

Packed full of gadgety goodness,The Gadget Show Big Book of Cool Stuffis the perfect gift for anyone interested in tech and gadgetry. Crammed with ideas and info, the book provides fans of the much-loved, long-running TV show with an insight into the inner workings of the minds of Craig Charles and the team, while offering tech-heads young and old the lowdown on the coolest gear and gizmos out thereâ ¦ and what to look out for in the not-too-distant future.Just when will we be able to pop to the shops in a flying car? What cyber enhancements should I be saving up for? And which robo-mop will make me the envy of all my friends? Bursting with wit and wisdom, The Gadget Show Big Book of Cool Stuff is a fun-filled guide to the best gadgets of today and tomorrow.

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The Best of Matt 2024 - Matt Pritchett

No matter what the news, Matt will always find exactly the right cartoon to make us smile - he has the genius-like ability to hit the right note every time!WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT MATT cartoons: Hilarious ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Christmas would not be the same without Matt ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funniest cartoonist there is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐And so say all of us: The master of the pocket cartoon. You can t be better than the best Gyles Brandreth He s a genius Jeremy VineThere is no doubt: award-winning Matt definitely makes the world a happier place!

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The Life of Those Left Behind - Matteo B. Bianchi, Michael F. Moore

When in 1999 30-year-old Matteo B. Bianchi published his debut novel - a scathing portrait of the sentimental education of a gay boy from Milan in the 1980s - the timing couldn t be worse: he had just lost S., the man he d lived with for 7 years, who one day, a few months after they broke up, decided to hang himself in their apartment. Matteo is the first to find the body, to scream without being able to scream. From that day a dark labyrinth ensnares him, a whirlpool of suffering, made up of contradictory feelings and constant bewilderment, which unites all the so-called survivors of the suicide of a loved one. Matteo seems to be the unhappy protagonist of a rare event as he feels a unique pain, perversely special. However, at the same time, even in the darkest days, the writer who lives in him starts taking notes. At first, they are just fragments, shards of an existence shattered into a thousand pieces, echoes of feelings alive like nerves that Matteo reports unabashedly on the page. Then, they slowly transform and, memory after memory, become a profound and intimate conversation with S. and the pain, between the temptation to let go and the desire to get back to life. Both radical and vulnerable, intimate and universal, The Life of Those Who Remain is a devastating but luminous novel about surviving the aftermath of trauma. Bianchi produces pages of excruciating beauty, recounting his journey to redemption, hope, and rebirth, and showing how, even in the depths of the most unspeakable pain, writing-his own, and also powerful works such as Joan Didion s The Year of Magical Thinking and Ocean Vuong s On Earth We re Briefly Gorgeous-can still save.

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The Stuff that Stuff is Made of - Jonathan Drori

Did you know that there s seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tyres? Have you wondered how paper or thread are made, or why the mandrake is so mysterious?Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated, this book of wonder gives a young reader the knowledge of how the things we use every day are born from natural materials, and the surprising stories behind their creation. Featuring 30 plants, discover how:- Dandelions are used to make tyres- Coconut and cork are used in spacecraft- Papyrus, and now pines, make paper- Cacao becomes chocolate- Cotton is spun into shirts... and banknotes- Bamboo helps people as well as pandas...and much more! Best-selling author Jonathan Drori brings life to the science of plants, revealing how their worlds are entwined with our own in this one-of-a-kind family book. For readers 7 to 100.

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Christmas at the Keep and Other Stories - Marcia Willett

The heartwarming Christmas tale, now with an exclusive collection of short stories A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets Liz Fenwick A warm and engaging read. Trisha Ashley A genuine voice of our times The Times_______________________The moving and uplifting festive novella . . .Nestled in the Devon countryside, the Keep has always been a refuge for the Chadwicks, even Ed, the black sheep of the family. When Ed finally returns to the Keep after ten years living in the USA, his strange, secretive behaviour means that he often clashes with his relatives. But as the autumn draws to a close and a sprinkling of snow dusts the moors, could the promise of a family Christmas at the Keep be enough to ease tensions and soothe the sting of a long-buried secret?Now with a new collection of short stories . . .There are ghosts and friends from the past here; restless wives and surprising romances; gifts from lovers old and new. Full of life and love, this new collection of short stories is the perfect treat for the festive season._______________________PRAISE FOR MARCIA WILLETT Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good. Daily Mail Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place. Rosanna Ley Gentle yet poignant . . . a book to settle down with and enjoy Devon Life

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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World - Matt Kracht

This must-have sequel to the bestselling parody book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America proves that all birds are fascinating, wonderful, idiotic jerks—no matter where in the world they reside. Full of NSFW names and descriptions for different species that #39;ll have you LOL-ing even if you never actually go looking for said birds IRL. —Buzzfeed Following in the tracks of the first uproarious and beloved bird book in the series, this hilarious sequel ventures beyond to identify the stupidest birds around the world. Featuring birds from North and South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, author Matt Kracht identifies the dumb birds that manage to live all over the freaking place with snarky yet accurate names and humorous, anger-filled drawings. Offering a balance of fact and wit, this uproarious profanity-laden handbook will appeal to hardcore birders and casual bird lovers (and haters) alike. ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: This laugh-out-loud funny spoof guide to all things wings includes a matching game, a bird descriptor checklist, and tips on how to identify a bird (you can tell a lot by looking into a bird #39;s eyes, for example). Plus, each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird #39;s (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. POPULAR AUTHOR: Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life #39;s absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. Other amusing titles from Matt include The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America and OMFG, BEES! A GREAT PRESENT: This is the perfect gift for the bird lovers and haters in your life. It also makes a great Mother #39;s Day, Father #39;s Day, birthday, retirement, or gag gift.Perfect for: Birdwatching and nature enthusiasts People who think birds are creepy or annoying (and people who love birds but also enjoy a good laugh) Anyone looking for the ultimate coffee table book or bar-top conversation starter Gift givers seeking a fun, quirky gift for their favorite bird enthusiast or animal lover

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The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas - Matt Lucas

Dive in to this funny and debut heart-warming magical (and musical!) adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas - a festive modern classic for young readers of 8-12! Nearly as good as one of my books - David Walliams Leo LOVES Christmas.And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it s the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong! ???? The fairylights are in a tangle?? The Christmas cards aren t finished?? The tree isn t decorated?? And the Christmas cakes have all been destroyed! Soon Leo decides he s had enough - he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY. Then Leo wakes up on what SHOULD be Christmas Day - and it s gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn t going to let it escape that easily . . . Join Leo as he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back in the brand-new festive classic by bestselling author Matt Lucas. Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol in a hilarious adventure with a big dollop of festive magic. Funny, sensitive and emotional in all the best ways, this warm and seasonal family story touches ever so gently on childhood grief but is wrapped up in a chaotic and heart-warming adventure. Listen to over 20 original songs, written and recorded by Matt to accompany the story, bringing the joy of a musical to book form!

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Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension - Matt Parker

Maths at its most playful and multifarious Jordan EllenbergMatt Parker, author of the No.1 bestseller Humble Pi, takes us on a riotous journey through the possibilities of numbers Mathematician Matt Parker uses bizarre Klein Bottles, unimaginably small pizza slices, knots no one can untie and computers built from dominoes to reveal some of the most exotic and fascinating ideas in mathematics. Starting with simple numbers and algebra, this book goes on to deal with inconceivably big numbers in more dimensions than you ever knew existed. And always with something for you to make or do along the way. The book oozes with sheer joy New Scientist Matt Parker is some sort of unholy fusion of a prankster, wizard and brilliant nerd - clever, funny and ever so slightly naughty Adam Rutherford, author of Creation Matt Parker never got the memo about maths being boring ... he seeks to reconnect us to the numbers around us Simon Usborne, Independent Essential reading Observer

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The Sopranos Sessions - Matt Zoller Seitz, Alan Sepinwall

On January 10, 1999, a mobster walked into a psychiatrist’s office and changed TV history. Celebrating one of the greatest television series of all time, the New York Times bestseller The Sopranos Sessions is a must-have for any fan of the groundbreaking show. Renowned television critics Matt Zoller Seitz and Alan Sepinwall, who were among the first to write about The Sopranos for New Jersey’s Star-Ledger, reunite to produce this comprehensive collection. The book features detailed recaps, insightful conversations, and critical essays covering every episode of the series. Dive deep into the artistry, themes, and legacy of The Sopranos with long-form interviews with series creator David Chase and highlights from the authors’ writings. Explore the show’s portrayal of Italian Americans, its graphic depictions of violence, and its deep connections to other cinematic and television classics. Whether you #39;re a longtime fan or new to the series, The Sopranos Sessions offers a rich, engaging exploration of the show that paved the way for the very best of modern prestige television.“This amazing book by Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz has bigger twists than anything I could ever come up with.” —Sam Esmail, creator of Mr. Robot

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1999: Manchester United, the Treble and All That - Matt Dickinson

In 1999, Manchester United completed a unique Treble, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League - but more remarkable than that was how they did it, and the stories behind the historic achievement. Matt Dickinson covered the whole story at the time, and now in 99 compelling chapters brings it all vividly to life. When the season began, Manchester United were up for sale, the club #39;s iconic talisman Eric Cantona had gone, rivals Arsenal were the reigning Double winners, David Beckham was a national hate figure after being sent off during the World Cup, and even manager Alex Ferguson #39;s position was being questioned. Early signs weren #39;t promising, despite record spending to bring in new stars, among them Jaap Stam and Dwight Yorke, but soon things began to change. Driven by the indomitable will of skipper Roy Keane, supported by a nucleus from the Class of 92 - Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, the Nevilles and Paul Scholes - who had grown up at the club, they went on a long unbeaten and unbeatable run, featuring some of the most dramatic games in English football history. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson goes behind the scenes of the legendary Manchester United treble of 1999: a tale full of comebacks, drama and record-breaking feats. So much more than a book for United fans; it is an insight into team building, the will to succeed, a tale of local pride and of history-makers.

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This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the World - Matt Lamothe

Follow one day in the real lives of seven kids from around the world! This informative and fascinating illustrated book is perfect for learning how children live across the globe.In Japan, Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda, Daphine likes to jump rope. While the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them. From Italy, Japan, Iran, and India to Peru, Uganda, and Russia, author Matt Lamonthe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book. Getting a glimpse into everyday routines across the culture map provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as mirrors reflecting our common experiences.GEOGRAPHY FOR KIDS: Children who love learning about new cultures and customs will find a world of fascination in these pages. From food to sports to daily chores, this wonderful nonfiction book for kids features delightful illustrations that are accompanied, in a final section, by photographs of the featured children with their families. THE WAY THINGS WORK: Inspired by his own travels, author-illustrator Matt Lamonthe created this entertaining resource to educate children on the importance of similarities and differences, and to give them a unique look into the lives and everyday routines of other kids on earth. ORDINARY PEOPLE CHANGE THE WORLD: A little history of the world shows us that the importance of interconnectedness cannot be underestimated. This book is a treasure that combines the best of children #39;s picture books with a taste of cultural studies sized just right for young readers. Helps children understand the world more globally. —Charlotte News ObserverPerfect for: Parents or teachers looking for children #39;s books that explore the world Fans of National Geographic Kids magazine and other resources that explore geography and different world cultures Readers of books like Everything Everywhere: A Fact-Filled Adventure for Curious Globe-Trotters and Milo Imagines the World Pair with a child #39;s world atlas to create an inspiring and educational gift

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The Sims 4 – Paranormal Stuff Pack - Xbox Digital (7D4-00600)

Herní doplněk - Xbox One S/Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: Simulátor DLC nbsp;The Sims 4: Paranormal Stuff Pack nbsp;Xbox nbsp;vás vezme do světa paranormálních jevů. Ke hraní je vyžadováno vlastnictví základní hry The Sims 4 Xbox. Svíčky jsou základ Chcete postrašit svoje spolubydlící? Zapalte svíčky a provádějte čarodějnické obřady. Vaši hosté z jiných světů však natropí spousty neplechy a nepořádku. Spirituální seancePozvěte přátelé a...

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Catrice The Dusty Matte paletka očních stínů 9 g

Catrice The Dusty Matte, 9 g, Paletky pro ženy, Osm stínů s vysokým obsahem pigmentu a matným efektem v sobě ukrývá paletka očních stínů Catrice The Dusty Matte. Stíny mají sametově jemnou texturu, a navíc jsou dokonale barevně sladěné. Snadno se tedy mezi sebou kombinují, hladce se nanáší i roztírají a nabízí při líčení opravdu nekonečné možnosti. nbsp; Vlastnosti: obsahuje 8 barevně dokonale sladěných očních stínů všechny stíny jsou vysoce pigmentované zanechávají na víčkách matný finiš mají sametově jemnou texturu jednoduše se nanáší i roztírají umožňují vytváření mnoha různých looků Složení: bez mikroplastů, alkoholu a parfemace veganské Jak aplikovat: Jednotlivé stíny z paletky Catrice The Dusty Matte nanášejte na oční víčka štětečkem, pěnovým aplikátorem nebo bříšky prstů. Notino tip: Pokud chcete oči opticky zvětšit, naneste světlý stín k vnitřnímu koutku oka a k tomu vnějšímu pak aplikujte odstín tmavší.

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The Greatest Stuff on Earth - Steve Tomecek

A quirky, surprise-filled and light-hearted romp through the stuff that makes up our world, from atoms, elements and light, to water, soil and DNA, to buildings, books and smartphones.

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Memories of the Lost - Barbara O

“Magnificent! The writing is lyrical, the story is mesmerizing. Perfection from start to finish.” —Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author of For the Love of Summer.An unsuspecting artist uncovers her late mother’s secrets and unravels her own hidden past in a beguiling novel by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids.Months after her mother passes away, artist Tillie Morrisey sees a painting in a gallery that leaves her inexplicably lightheaded and unsteady. When a handsome stranger comes to her aid, their connection is so immediate it seems fated, though Liam is only visiting for a few days.Working on her own art has always been a refuge, but after discovering a document among her mother’s belongings that suggests Tillie’s life has been a lie, she begins to suffer from a series of fugue states, with memories surfacing that she isn’t even sure are her own. As her confusion and grief mount, and prompted by a lead on the painting that started it all, Tillie heads to a seaside village in England. There, she hopes to discover the source of her uncanny inspirations, sort out her feelings about Liam, and unravel truths that her mother kept hidden for decades.The fluidity of memory, empowering strength of character, beauty of nature, and love of family braid together in this artful tapestry of a novel.

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If we lose the Earth, we lose our souls - Bruno Latour

In this book Bruno Latour calls upon Christians to join the struggle to avert a climate catastrophe. First and foremost, Christians need to overcome their lack of interest in ⠜earthly things⠝ and pay attention to the Earth at a time when it is being neglected. He also urges Christians to renew their understanding of their faith in the context of the new image of the world that has emerged from earth system science ⠓ that of a world in which the myriad of beings that inhabit the world are interdependent and living in close proximity on a slender, fragile membrane on the surface of the planet. This new image of the world cannot fail to have an impact on the sciences, on politics, and on religion, just as, in earlier centuries, the cosmology of Copernicus and Galileo upset the old order. Latour sees the ecological crisis, and the cosmological mutation that it entails, as an opportunity to convey anew, to the largest possible audience, the tradition of Christianity as it has never been appreciated before, by bringing to bear the lessons of eschatology on the great crisis that looms before us all.

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Dracula Book 2: The Brides - Matt Wagner, Jose Villarrubia, Kelley Jones

Following the massive success of Book 1: The Impaler, Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones continue their story between the lines of Dracula in this second graphic novel volume! One of the most eerie and memorable parts of the Dracula legend is the presence of his vampiric Brides, says writer Matt Wagner. In both the novel and the litany of screen adaptations, the appearance of these beautiful and seductive sirens is always an indelible part of the narrative. And, of course, this presents us with yet another dark and beguiling story to be told. Who were these women before they became part of Dracula s sinister harem? How and why did he come to claim them as his undead paramours? And what role do they ultimately play in his ongoing saga? This 120-page volume dives deeper into the story of Dracula s brides, and the lives and horrors they faced before they married the ultimate evil.

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The Rite - Matt Baglio

In 2005 a Vatican-run university opened its doors to priests from around the world, running a course for would-be exorcists. Looking for a story, Rome-based investigative journalist Matt Baglio attended the class, and there met Father Gary Thomas -- a Californian priest who had been chosen to attend by his bishop. Father Gary was concerned that many of the possessed were in reality suffering from psychological disorders best left to the care of doctors. How and why his view changed is the subject of this book. We follow Father Gary s year-long training with a senior exorcist as he is transformed from a doubter into a believer. Baglio gained unprecedented access to this world, including participating in exorcisms and culminating with Father Gary s own fearsome confrontation with the Devil. Woven into his story is the fascinating history of exorcism, its rites and rituals, and the ways and reasons that people become possessed. Matt Baglio speaks to psychologists and detectives, as well as Vatican clergy, to wrinkle out the truth about this most Gothic of subjects. The Riteis proof that the truth about demonic possession is not only stranger than fiction, but far more chilling.

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This is How You Lose the Time War - El-Mohtar Amal, Max Gladstone

Co-written by two award-winning writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.Except the discovery of their bond would mean death for each of them. There s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win that war. That s how war works. Right?

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Darling Girls: A heart-pounding suspense novel about sisters, secrets, love and murder that will keep you turning the pages - Sally Hepworthová

A thrilling page-turner about sisterhood, secrets, love and murder by Sally Hepworth, the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and The Mother-in-LawIt s not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows.For as long as they can remember, Claudia, Margo and Jackie have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from their own family tragedies, they were raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate and given an elusive second chance for a happy family life.But the girls childhood wasn t quite the fairy tale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the three foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses.It s time for them to return home as adults. The only question is are they innocent victims or the prime suspects for murder?With darkly comic timing and insidiously twisting plots, Sally Hepworth s novels are guaranteed to keep you turning the pages . . .Authors love Sally Hepworth: Completely compulsive - Jane Harper Women s fiction at its finest - Liane Moriarty Smart suspenseful, brimming with secrets - Kate Morton Clever, chilling and beautifully crafted - Adele ParksReviewers love Sally Hepworth: Very sensitively told - Daily Mail Compels from the first page - Heat Stunningly clever - PeopleReaders love Sally Hepworth:***** I absolutely loved it and couldn t put it down! ***** Twists and turns from start to finish!! ***** Suspenseful, and twisty, the most fantastically compulsive reading ***** I was gripped from start to finish and I literally couldn t turn the pages fast enough

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The Unbelievable Football Trivia Book - Matt Oldfield

The perfect fact-filled book for football lovers - full of unbelievable facts, superstar stats, laugh-out-loud jokes and quick-fire quizzes.Have you heard of:- The highest-scoring professional football match, which ended a whopping 149-0?- The busy-bee footballer who played for both the Welsh national team and Bayern Munich in the same day?- The joke about the magician who played football? She loved hat-tricks!- The weirdest footballing phrases? - The craziest match stats from the game in which every player got sent off?If not, dive in and encounter the best, the worst, the funniest, the most impressive and the downright strangest trivia from the wonderful world of football. From Haaland and Henderson to Mbappe and Messi, discover something new on every page.Written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of the Unbelievable Football and Football Heroes series.

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Outside the Outside - Matt Hern

Matt Hern argues that the changing relationship between the urban center and the suburban periphery forces us to rethink the entire identity of the city itself. Today, most of the Western world lives on the city outskirts. Yet these neighborhoods that once offered security and respite from the perceived dangers of the city center have been radically transformed in the last few decades to poor, working-class and racialized communities. Outside the Outside maps these changes and argues for a revival of the social life of the city as a whole.Hern shows how language that relegates parts of the urban to the outside and designates other parts as the center echoes colonial forms of domination. This should come as no surprise in an era when communities are forced onto the periphery and beyond by gentrification.With on-the-ground reportage in, among other places, Vancouver, Portland, London, Ferguson and Rabat, Hern demonstrates how we need to challenge our misconceptions and see the sub-urbs as vibrant places of resistance and regeneration and to celebrate the movement, circulation and difference to be found there.

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The Wes Anderson Collection: Asteroid City - Matt Zoller Seitz

The official behind-the-scenes companion to Asteroid City and the latest volume in the bestselling Wes Anderson Collection seriesAsteroid City—the eleventh feature film from Academy Award–winning director Wes Anderson—follows a group of teen geniuses and their families as they attend the 1955 Junior Stargazers convention in the eponymous dusty hamlet. The events of the film, a representation of a fictional play, also titled Asteroid City, unfold in a parallel narrative to a televised broadcast of the creation of a theatrical production. As the lines between reality and theater blur, the audience is treated to stunning technicolor vistas and stark black and white sets, all while the promise of an extraterrestrial visit hangs overhead. In The Wes Anderson Collection: Asteroid City, the latest entry in The Wes Anderson Collection, cultural critic and New York Times bestselling author Matt Zoller Seitz presents the complete story behind the film’s conception via interviews with Wes Anderson and Jason Schwartzman and illuminating behind-the-scenes photos, ephemera, storyboards, models, miniatures, and artwork. Contributions from Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Bryan Cranston, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, and the Junior Stargazers themselves provide reflections on the film’s production and insight into the intricately layered characters.

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Thor Modern Era Epic Collection: The World Eaters - Matt Fraction

A heroic age begins for the God of Thunder, written by acclaimed author Matt Fraction, as Thor s adventures take him across Earth, Asgard, and beyond! In the wake of SIEGE, Asgard must take its proper place as the Golden Realm, most glorious of the Nine Worlds of myth. But that means Thor s home isn t just a beacon - it s a target! So what happens to the Asgardians and the denizens of all Nine Worlds - including Earth - when a dark, destructive force from another reality comes on the warpath? Then, when the nefarious Grey Gargoyle sets out to attain godhood in Asgard, Thor must stand in the way of the dreaded villain with the power to turn his enemies to stone! Plus: Thor and Sif dive deep into the heart of the fractured World Tree to reclaim an artifact from beyond time and space - one that attracts the Silver Surfer s attention. And when a herald such as he arrives on Earth, his master, Galactus, is certain to follow! Collecting: Thor (2007) 615-621, 620.1; The Mighty Thor (2011) 1-6; Free Comic Book Day 2010 (Iron Man/Thor) 1

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The Most Incredible True Football Stories - The England Edition - Matt Oldfield

Celebrate the Euros with the perfect gift for young England football fans! Think you know everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses? Have you heard of . . . - The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the 1962 World Cup?- The English amateurs who achieved Olympic Gold?- The spy who snuck into training?- The Lost Lionesses who made it big in Mexico?- The infamous World Cup handball that sealed England s fate? The beautiful game has always reigned supreme in England. These incredible and sometimes ridiculous stories may give you some idea of why. From penalty pain to unbelievable comebacks, discover some of the best true tales of our beloved national teams. Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the third book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series and the perfect gift for young football fans everywhere.Now includes the story of when the Lionesses came roaring back at the European Championships 2022.

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The Green Bullet - Rendell Matt

*Shortlisted for Cycling Book of the Year at the Sports Book Awards 2024*From award-winning author Matt Rendell, an examination of the phenomenal success of Alejandro Valverde and the moral decay at the heart of Spanish cycling. A study of a dominant force, a true gentleman racer despite his shadowy past Dan MartinAlejandro Valverde - the Green Bullet - was an international symbol of Spanish cycling for a quarter of a century before his retirement in 2022. Hard-working and supremely talented, he won the Vuelta a España and stood on the podium of the Giro d Italia and the Tour de France. World champion in 2018, he was also the world s number-one-ranked rider four times. A man of indisputable charisma, he was also a convicted doping cheat.When the Spanish police investigation, Operación Puerto, uncovered a vast international blood doping ring, Valverde denied all involvement. The revelations unearthed by Operación Puerto threatened to force cycling off the road.Valverde s long career was a high wire walk between the venal interests that surround elite sport in Spain. In a nation beset by corruption, political incompetence and social division, Valverde s talent aided the public image of unscrupulous political and economic institutions.Even today, Valverde maintains his reticence. The Green Bullet breaks the silence.

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