last day of school jack sheffield

The delightful new novel by Jack Sheffield - out now!Change is in the air for Jack Sheffield and the Ragley village school.It s 1987, and after a decade as head teacher at Ragley-on-the-Forest School, Jack Sheffield is looking to the future. He and his wife are expecting a new baby, the school is preparing for the introduction of the new National Curriculum, and the coming year promises a whole host of other surprises. Whether it s combing the church for an escaped pet mouse or dealing with the obnoxious new school governor, life in the village is always entertaining.So when Jack is offered an opportunity that could change everything, he knows he has a difficult decision to make. Endings are never easy, but perhaps the thrill of a new beginning is exactly what Jack needs...Hilarious, nostalgic and heart-warming in equal measure, Last Day of School is the final novel in the much-loved Teacher series. Reliably entertaining Choice Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series. David Hill, Western Morning News_____________________Readers love the Teacher series! I cannot recommend this series highly enough I shall miss all the characters I ve got to know over the years Beautifully written and a real pleasure to read The children never fail to impress and amuse, and the snippets of news from the time bring back memories Praise for Jack Sheffield: Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure. Alan Titchmarsh Overflowing with amusing anecdotes. Daily Express Amusing adventures at the North Yorkshire village school. Choice Jack Sheffield s in a class of his own. York Press

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Spotlighting the teachers who see us, hear us, teach us, and are creating more extraordinary people day by day. A celebration of all that teachers have to offer, the stories in Extraordinary Teachers convey vast accomplishments, a passion for education, and the ways in which talented teachers impact lives far beyond the classroom. Take this as an inspirational reminder of everything teachers do for their students, including snippets of public figures who have shaped the educational system today. With a wide range of elementary, middle, and high school teachers across a variety of subjects, this book showcases the innovation, determination, and compassion that is an essential part of being an educator.Extraordinary Teachers features profiles and stories about influential teachers, leaders, and thought mentors all across America, including how they:Motivate students to keep reaching for their goals when others tell them they can tEducate with the belief that each student is different and there is no one-size-fits-all methodConnect through music, art, and technology for hands-on, experiential learningSupport from within the classroom whether as a group or one-on-oneAnd more!Celebrate the devotion and hard work of diverse educators and how their stories continue to impact readers and students across the globe. No matter who you are or your educational background, be uplifted by the people running our classrooms today. And always remember to thank your teachers for the work they do for you.Perfect for Back to School, National Teachers’ Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, the last day of school, or graduation, this collection of stories and quotes is the ultimate gift for teachers and students alike.

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For fans of SchoolÂ’s First Day of School, this is a picture book about a young girl who is feeling mixed emotions about her first day of school.Some feelings are so big, one word just doesnÂ’t cut it. ItÂ’s the first day of school for Afua! ThereÂ’s no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, sheÂ’s scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?Scarecited on the First Day of School is a charming picture book that reminds us all that having the courage to be our authentic self is always just enough, and you can feel more than one big emotion at the same time. But if there isnÂ’t one word to describe those feelings . . . thereÂ’s beauty in making it yourself.

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Join the PAW Patrol as they help Alex prepare for his very first day of school!Alex canâ ™t wait for his first day of school. Heâ ™s ready on time, heâ ™s said goodbye to his grandpa â ¦ But where is his new backpack?!Itâ ™s up to the PAW Patrol to search high and low round Adventure Bay for the red backpack. Could it be at the playground? Maybe itâ ™s out at sea? Or has Alex left it at the farm?Follow along as the pups race to find the backpack before the school bus arrives to pick up Alex. The PAW Patrol are on a roll!

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A first-person diary of a prisoner⠙s final day before being executed for an unspecified crime, Victor Hugo⠙s poignant tale vividly conveys the mental anguish of a man confronted with the intransigent mechanism of justice, as his mind seeks refuge in recollections from his past and philosophical musings on his inevitable fate. As relevant today as when it was first published in 1829, The Last Day of a Condemned Man is an eloquent plea for compassion and a masterpiece of realist fiction. This edition includes the Preface to the 1832 edition of the book, a manifest of Hugo⠙s personal opinions, ⠘A Comedy about a Tragedy⠙ and ⠘Claude Gueux⠙, an early example of ⠜true crime⠝ fiction.

Objev podobné jako The Last Day of a Condemned Man - Victor Hugo

Welcome to class! I am your math teacher, Mr. Peters! I know the first day of school can be a bit intimidating, so I m here to help! Over the summer, I put together this math workbook so you can fully prepare for our final exam by the end of the year. Traditional math prompts are boring, snooze fests, but not mine! My laugh out loud math prompts keep you on the edge of your seat, always wanting to read more! You know, I ve considered myself a comedian from time to time. Sometimes I think I chose the wrong career path. I could be on stage making people laugh for a living, but here I am teaching you f*cking degenerates. If you re asking yourself why the school board approved this book, they didn t, so we re going to have to keep this our little secret. These math prompts will give your grandmother a heart attack, your father cancer, and your mother gonorrhoea. Show this book to no one outside of this class! Make sure to study with your fellow classmates. Feel free to write in it, draw in it, throw it in a bonfire, do whatever the f*ck you want with it! Just don t come to my class unprepared or you ll never see the inside of a college. Make sure to check out the cheat sheet on the last pages to see if you passed or failed. Enjoy challenging your brain and your morals. Good luck!

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School’s First Day of School meets Good Night, Gorilla in this irresistible bedtime story about School getting ready to go to sleep! As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the silverware snoring, she makes her moonlit rounds. One by one, the lights are turning off and everyone is turning in. Well, everyone except for the turtle from 2A. Will this escapee make it back to bed on time? Bailey #39;s lusciously lyrical and dreamy story expertly peels back the curtain for the littlest readers who ever wondered what happens to school at night, making Goodnight School the perfect pick for early childhood educators, back-to-school, and, of course, bedtime.

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Your guide to celebrating and loving your kids more than ever in the weeks, months, and years before they begin their adult livesWe read the parenting books. We cheer from the sidelines. We grow accustomed to the joys and pains of raising toddlers, kids, tweens, and teens. And then, before we know it, it⠙s our kids⠙ last first day of school, the last time we⠙ll watch them take the field, or the last night they sleep at home before heading off to their next adventures. A season of our lives as moms is ending, and we may be mourning its passing. And yet, while our kids still need us⠔in some ways, more than ever⠔this stage can also be an opportunity for personal transformation.Author Meagan Francis understands the mixed feelings that come along with this stage. As a mom of five kids ages teen to young adult, she⠙s been blogging and podcasting about motherhood for more than twenty-five years while going from five kids under her roof to just one. In The Last Parenting Book You ll Ever Read, Francis will take you by the hand and lead you through the final stage of ⠜active⠝ parenting, as your teenagers prepare to step into the world⠦and you explore what it means to step back into yourself.The Last Parenting Book You⠙ll Ever Read is about coming to terms with the many endings that moms of teenagers experience⠔but more than that, it⠙s about all the new beginnings on the horizon, and how moms can still hold their families close while letting them go. With compassion for the big feelings that accompany big transitions, Francis helps readers harness some of the mothering energy they⠙ve been directing toward their children and redirect it back toward nurturing themselves.

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Fluffy monsters, scruffy monsters, monsters on their way. Rucksack monsters, turn-back monsters, off to school today! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters on their first day of school! Follow the cheeky little monsters as they have lessons, go wild at playtime, eat a messy monster lunch, and learn and play together – and watch out for the silly dog monster hiding on every page! Plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps Vibrant, contemporary style by Ukrainian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska Energetic, wacky and characterful monsters Good role models for little ones—monsters also clean up, do school work and calm down See the monsters cause mayhem everywhere: at the school gates, in the cloakroom, in the classroom, on the playground, in the dining hall and in the bathroom There are so many different monsters to spot within this kooky picture book. Kids can point out their favourites and gasp and chuckle at the gobble monster, the yappy monster and the learn monster, to name a few! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence. This bold, bright and playful book is sure to be enjoyed time and time again by young readers as they are thrilled by the funny escapades of the monsters at school!

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Little Miss Tiny is very excited for the first day of school! There is so much to learn and so many new friends to make. Step inside Little Miss Sunshineâ ™s classroom and join the Mr. Men and Little Miss for a busy day at school.Read this story to help little ones preparing for their first day at nursery, playgroup or school.Includes a page little ones can personalise all about their school!The Mr. Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the stories have a â ˜Whereâ ™s Walterâ ™ feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.This is a large edition of the Mr. Men Little Miss Go To School story.

Objev podobné jako Mr. Men Little Miss Go To School - Adam Hargreaves

A Jurassic-themed, rhyming picture book for children starting school! All through the land, little dinos were stirring. They opened their eyes and their brains started whirring. The BIG day is here, they thought from their beds - some leapt with excitement, some trembled with dread . . .Jewel the dinosaur is very nervous about her first day of school. There are so many new dinos to meet, the dining hall is noisy and her new classroom is so big! But as the day goes on, and Jewel settles into her new class and makes new friends, she realises that school isn t that scary after all.With adorable illustrations by Loretta Schauer and rhyming, reassuring text, this fun starting-school picture book will encourage young readers to explore their own feelings or nerves around this big milestone so they can have a roar-some first day too!

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Another laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat, I Don #39;t Know What to Call My Cat and Be More Bernard.I have to start at school today. You #39;ll have such fun! my parents say. I know they think I #39;ll be okay, But what if things don #39;t go my way? Starting at a new school can be scary business. From rhinos at the gate to bears who won #39;t share, there are all SORTS of things that could go wrong. Luckily, Grandma is on hand to point out that there #39;s no need to fright, as things could just as easily . . . go right!Simon Philip #39;s latest picture book is a riotously funny but ultimately reassuring look at one child #39;s far-fetched imaginings about the first day of school, brought to life by Ged Adamson #39;s (Shark Dog) bold and fabulously expressive illustrations.

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Little Miss Tiny is very excited for the first day of school!There is so much to learn and so many new friends to make. Step inside Little Miss Sunshineâ ™s classroom and join the Mr. Men and Little Miss for a busy day at school.Read this story to help little ones preparing for their first day at nursery, playgroup or school.The Mr. Men and Little Miss Every Day series takes Roger Hargreaves beloved characters on trips and activities that children will recognise from their own lives. All the stories have a â ˜Whereâ ™s Walterâ ™ feature with Walter the worm hiding in every story making for a fun and interactive reading experience for children aged two years and up.

Objev podobné jako Mr. Men Little Miss go to School - Adam Hargreaves

A sparkling picture book about one girl s unforgettable first dayof school with a UNICORN!The first day of school can be worrying. But it s hard to feel scaredwhen a unicorn is your new classmate!

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Devastatingly good - Clare Mackintosh, author of After The End 13 Reasons Why meets The Wasp Factory in an impossible to put down thriller that will take your breath away.Last year, Ollie Morcombe was a star pupil, popular and a gifted musician.Then, after the accident, everything changed. Now he s an outcast, a prime target of the school bullies who have made his life a living hell.Today - the last day of the school year - he s brought those bullies a gift. A homemade pipe bomb.What has driven a model student to plan an unspeakable revenge? And with the clock ticking down to home time, what can anybody do to stop him? A powerfully charged study in empathy - Financial Times A sensitive, gripping book about mental health and masculinity - Samuel Pollen, author of The Year I Didn t Eat

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It #39;s Tiny T. Rex #39;s first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he #39;s ready for anything at his BIG new school—but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some oopsies along the way! Tiny T. Rex is everyone #39;s favorite pint-sized dinosaur! Despite being a little dino in a big world, Tiny doesn #39;t mind taking on a new challenge, even when it #39;s the first day of a brand-new school. From his giant backpack to his good-luck bowtie, Tiny is prepared for anything, and that means nothing can go wrong . . . right? With his best friend, Pointy, by his side, Tiny soon discovers that school isn #39;t about being perfectly prepared after all—and that by trying new things and learning as he goes, he #39;s more ready for school than even he knew.EVERYONE LOVES TINY: The first book about Tiny, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, was an immediate hit from the moment it was published, and all the books in the series have become beloved bestsellers! Readers love Tiny’s funny and heartwarming adventures, and dino-obsessed kids delight in hearing and laughing along with these tales again and again. BACK TO SCHOOL FAVORITE: This is a wonderful picture book for home and classroom, and perfect for preparing children for the first day of school. It shares a reassuring and relatable message about trying new things and learning that mistakes and mishaps are how we all grow. POSITIVE VALUES: Every Tiny T. Rex book features Tiny solving common childhood challenges with love, a positive attitude, and the power of friendship. ENGAGING READ-ALOUD: Funny, charming text and adorable, colorful art make this book a storytime favorite kids will want to read again and again.Perfect for: Dinosaur-loving kids from babies and toddlers through ages 4-6 Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers seeking funny kids #39; books Go-to choice for reassuring back-to-school books Fans of sweet, warm-hearted family picture books Baby shower, children #39;s birthday, teacher, or classroom gift Fans of the Tiny T. Rex series and popular children #39;s books like How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?, The Crayons Go Back to School, and The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!

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From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and artist Juanita Londoño, this lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent explores what going back to school looks like for children in countries around the world!How do children around the world spend their first day of school?Some eat warm akara for breakfast in Nigeria, while others unwrap lunches of kluski in Poland. In China, they practice intricate characters in special notebooks, and in Argentina, they learn each other s names in a sing-song memory game. No matter where in the world, every student has something new to look forward to on their first day!From Ethiopia to Germany to India to Brazil, this lyrical text introduces young readers to the breakfast-to-bedtime routines, cultures, and landscapes that connect people across all continents.

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A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK #39;As heart-wrenching as it is achingly beautiful #39; Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve #39;Heartbreaking and life affirming #39; Adrienne Brodeur, author of Little Monsters #39;Courage, friendship, loyalty, hardship, love – this novel has everything #39; Mary Beth Keane, Ask Again, YesFrom the author of The Stationery Shop of Tehran, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran. In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams of a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind, passionate girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions for becoming #39;lion women. #39; But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences.Praise for Marjan Kamali ‘Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful’ Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light ‘A beautifully immersive tale’ Jasmin Darznik, author of The Good Daughter and Song of a Captive Bird ‘At once masterfully plotted, beautifully written, and populated by characters who are arresting, lovable and so real’ Elinor Lipman, author of Turpentine Lane ‘A sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Enchanting’ My Weekly

Objev podobné jako The Lion Women of Tehran - Marjan Kamali

An essential guide for teachers and parents that’s destined to become a classic, The Art of Teaching Children is one of those rare and masterful books that not only defines a craft but offers a magical reading experience.After more than thirty years in the classroom, award-winning teacher Phillip Done decided that it was time to retire. But a teacher’s job is never truly finished, and he set out to write the greatest lesson of his career: a book for educators and parents that would pass along everything he learned about working with kids. From the first-day-of-school jitters to the last day’s tears, Done writes about the teacher’s craft, classrooms and curriculums, the challenges of the profession, and the reason all teachers do it—the children. Drawing upon decades of experience, Done shares time-tested tips and sage advice: Real learning is messy, not linear. Greeting kids in the morning as they enter the classroom is an important part of the school day. If a student is having trouble, look at what you can do differently before pointing the finger at the child. Ask yourself: Would I want to be a student in my class? When children watch you, they are learning how to be people, and one of the most important things we can do for our students is to model the kind of people we would like them to be. Done tackles topics you won’t find in any other teaching book, including Back to School Night nerves, teacher pride, the Sunday Blues, Pinterest envy, teacher guilt, and the things they never warn you about in “teacher school” but should, like how to survive recess duty, field trips, and lunch supervision. Done also addresses some of the most important issues schools face today: bullying, excessive screen time, the system’s obsession with testing, teacher burnout, and the ever-increasing demands of meeting the diverse learning needs of students. But The Art of Teaching Children is more than a guide to educating today’s young learners. These pages are alive with inspiration, humor, and tales of humanity. Done welcomes us like visitors at Open House Night to the world of elementary school, where we witness lessons that go well and others that flop, periods that run smoothly and ones that go haywire when a bee flies into the room. We meet master teachers and new ones, librarians and lunch supervisors, principals and parents (some with too much time on their hands). We get to know kids who want to hold a ball and those who’d rather hold a marker, students with difficult home lives and children with disabilities, youngsters who need drawing out and those who happily announce (in the middle of a math lesson) that they have a loose tooth. With great wit and wisdom, irresistible storytelling, and boundless compassion, The Art of Teaching Children is the new educator’s bible for teachers, parents, and all who work with kids and care about their learning and success.

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#39;A wonderful time-travelling adventure with more twists and turns than the hands of a clock on a helter-skelter. Alex and Jasper are a fantastic dynamic duo, and the book has genuine friendship and warmth at the heart of a timey-wimey mystery. I loved it. #39; L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel AgencyHave you ever thought what it might be like if you were famous in the future? A brilliant adventure for fans of Ross Welford - a story about friendship, courage and embracing our talents even when they make us stand out. On the day Alex was born, crowds surrounded the hospital. On her first day of school, people spied from the gates. And recently, strangers came to watch her perform in her school play ... as the llama. But why? Alex has always been a nobody. Then a mysterious boy named Jasper starts at school and he alone seems to know the answer. But before he can tell Alex, he disappears ... into the future. Can Alex brave traveling into the future to discover what #39;s happened to him and to unravel the secret of her own astonishing destiny ... before time runs out?Winner of the Awesome Book Awards 2023 #39;A great idea, pulled off with real panache ... the whole thing is a delight #39; Anthony McGowan, author of Lark #39;A joyous, inventive and original rollicking adventure #39; Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth #39;A brilliant page-turning, time travelling adventure, full of heart and filled with courage and friendship #39; Jess Butterworth, author of Running on the Roof of the World #39;A super original concept and a book brimming with imagination. And I loved that ending!!! #39; Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

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Hours of creative fun await with this big book of cute, kid-friendly coloring pages.My Big Book of Coloring helps young artists build their skills with simple and easy illustration templates by artist Phoebe Im, creator of Bobblejot. Phoebe brings her adorable signature style to this big collection of coloring templates that will inspire, entertain, and motivate kids to get creative. This accessible coloring book features 200+ coloring pages for kids ages 2 to 6 with well-defined, chunky lines that make coloring simple and straightforward. Young artists can choose from a wide variety of subjects to color, such as:Food - pizza, burger, fries, soda, popcorn, cookies, and moreNature - sunflower, rose, cactus, leaves, trees, and moreTransportation - plane, truck, helicopter, train, taxi, hot air balloon, and more Household objects - book, teacup, teapot, watering can, umbrella, and moreMusical instruments - maraca, tambourine, xylophone, and moreAnimals - puppies, kittens, fish, butterflies, and moreDinosaurs and magical creatures - T-rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, unicorn, dragon, mermaids, and moreMy Big Book of Coloring has plenty of coloring options to keep kids entertained on long car rides or after school. The sweet and easy-to-color outlines are designed to transform kids into young artists, inspiring their creativity and interest in coloring and allowing them to grow their artistic skills. MyBig Book of Coloring is the perfect gift for any occasion, including birthdays, the first day of school, and all major holidays throughout the year. Watch as the little artist in your life dives in and brings the pages to bright and bold life!

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What is home? The answer seems obvious. But Telling Our Stories of Home, an international collection of eleven plays by and about women from Lebanon, Haiti, Venezuela, Uganda, Palestine, Brazil, India, UK, and the US, complicates the answer. The answer includes stories as far-ranging as: enslaved women trying to create a home, one by any means necessary, and one in the ocean; siblings wrestling with their differing devotion to home after their mother⠙s death; a family wrestling with the government s refusal to allow the burial of their soldier-son in their hometown; a young scholar attempting to feel at home after studying abroad; a young man fleeing home due to his sexual orientation only to discover the difficulty of creating home elsewhere, and Siddis (Indians of African descent) continuing to struggle for acceptance despite having lived in India for over 600 years. These are voices seldom represented to a larger audience. The plays and performance pieces range from 20 to 90-minute pieces and include a mix of monologue, duologue, and ensemble plays. Short yet powerful, they allow fantastic performance opportunities particularly in an age of social-distancing with flexible casts that together invite the theme of home to be performed and studied on the page. The plays include: The House by Arzé Khodr (Lebanon), Happy by Kia Corthron (US), The Blue of the Island by Évelyne Trouillot (Haiti), Nine Lives by Zodwa Nyoni (UK), Leaving, but Can t Let Go by Lupe Gehrenbeck (Venezuela), Questions of Home by Doreen Baingana (Uganda), On the Last Day of Spring by Fidaa Zidan (Palestine) Letting Go and Moving On by Louella Dizon San Juan (US), Antimemories of an Interrupted Trip by Aldri Anunciação (Brazil), So Goes We by Jacqueline E. Lawton (US), and Those Who Live Here, Those Who Live There by Geeta P. Siddi and Girija P. Siddi (India)

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An emotional journey portraying the multiple frustrations, pressures and hidden agonies of four women. City of Friends is the number one bestselling novel from the highly acclaimed author, Joanna Trollope.The day Stacey Grant loses her job feels like the last day of her life. Or at least, the only life she d ever known. For who was she if not a City high-flyer, Senior Partner at one of the top private equity firms in London?As Stacey starts to reconcile her old life with the new â “ one without professional achievements or meetings, but instead, long days at home with her dog and ailing mother, waiting for her successful husband to come home â “ she at least has The Girls to fall back on. Beth, Melissa and Gaby. The girls, now women, had been best friends from the early days of university right through their working lives, and for all the happiness and heartbreaks in between.But these career women all have personal problems of their own, and when Stacey s redundancy forces a betrayal to emerge that was supposed to remain secret, their long cherished friendships will be pushed to their limits . . . It s fiendishly well plotted and, with its glittering London settings, full of urban glamour - Daily Mail

Objev podobné jako City of Friends - Joanna Trollope

LP vinyl - Nové album pěvecké country ikony na standardním vinylu V pořadí 6 album pěvecké country ikony Shania Twain. Rok vydání 2023 Seznam stop LP Giddy Up / Brand New / Waking Up Dreaming / Best Friend / Pretty Liar / Inhale/Exhale Air / Last Day Of Summer / Queen Of Me / Got It Good / Number One / Not Just A Girl / The Hardest Stone

Objev podobné jako Twain Shania: Queen Of Me - LP (4861612)

No one ever tried to murder Shiki Ichinose on his first day of school before. But then again, he’d never attended “Rasetsu Academy,” a school designed to train Oni in the age-old conflict against the Momotarou before, either. Shiki and Jin’s bickering turns bloody as a timid Homura watches her only teammates try to rip each other to shreds. But when her Oni blood awakens, the boys will have to pause their little deathmatch if they want to make it out of the forest alive...

Objev podobné jako Tougen Anki: Legend of the Cursed Blood, Vol. 2 - Ko Ransom, Yura Urushibara

A laugh-out-loud, nostalgic and heart-warming novel about the ups and downs of life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe.York, 1989.Beginning his second year as a tutor at the University of Eboracum, Dr Tom Frith is surprised to be paired as a â ˜buddy tutorâ ™ for a new member of staff. At first, Dr Rosie Tremaine appears staunchly independent, and even standoffish. But as Rosie and Tom navigate the trials and tribulations of life on campus, they soon become firm friends.Whether theyâ ™re investigating the shady practices of the new bursar or chasing down a rogue student suspected of being a Peeping Tom, university life is always full of surprises.Off campus, the whole faculty must rally together to support a colleague through a difficult time, while Tom has an important question for his girlfriend, Inger . . .*Readers love Jack Sheffield! Itâ ™s like a big comfort blanket . . . I could read Jackâ ™s books all day every day! ***** The descriptions of York and surrounding areas are wonderful, the characters easy to emphasise with and it provides a touch of nostalgia from times not so long past ***** Another wonderful tale by Jack Sheffield . . . I look forward to the next book in this series ***** Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure - Alan Titchmarsh Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series - Western Morning News Reliably entertaining - Choice

Objev podobné jako University Challenges - Jack Sheffield

Step back to a simpler time in this hilarious and nostalgic cosy campus novel about life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe.York, 1990.As a lecturer at the University of Eboracum, Doctor Tom Frith is all too aware how quickly gossip can spread on campus. Happily, news of his engagement to Music tutor Inger Larson has been met with nothing but well wishes from students and faculty alike. But with classes and a wedding to plan, itâ ™s certainly set to be a busy academic year.Meanwhile, an anonymous letter prompts Tom to investigate the nefarious dealings of the universityâ ™s bursar. And when a shadowy character from Ingerâ ™s past emerges, dead-set on finding his way back into her life, she and Tom have some big decisions to make regarding their future . . .Readers love Jack Sheffield! Itâ ™s like a big comfort blanket . . . I could read Jackâ ™s books all day every day! ***** The descriptions of York and surrounding areas are wonderful, the characters easy to emphasise with and it provides a touch of nostalgia from times not so long past ***** Another wonderful tale by Jack Sheffield . . . I look forward to the next book in this series ***** Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure - Alan Titchmarsh Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series - Western Morning News Reliably entertaining - Choice

Objev podobné jako University Secrets - Jack Sheffield

A laugh-out-loud, nostalgic and heart-warming novel about the ups and downs of life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe.York, 1989.Beginning his second year as a tutor at the University of Eboracum, Dr Tom Frith is surprised to be paired as a â ˜buddy tutorâ ™ for a new member of staff. At first, Dr Rosie Tremaine appears staunchly independent, and even standoffish. But as Rosie and Tom navigate the trials and tribulations of life on campus, they soon become firm friends.Whether theyâ ™re investigating the shady practices of the new bursar or chasing down a rogue student suspected of being a Peeping Tom, university life is always full of surprises.Off campus, the whole faculty must rally together to support a colleague through a difficult time, while Tom has an important question for his girlfriend, Inger . . .*Readers love Jack Sheffield! Itâ ™s like a big comfort blanket . . . I could read Jackâ ™s books all day every day! ***** The descriptions of York and surrounding areas are wonderful, the characters easy to emphasise with and it provides a touch of nostalgia from times not so long past ***** Another wonderful tale by Jack Sheffield . . . I look forward to the next book in this series ***** Wry observation and heartwarming humour in equal measure - Alan Titchmarsh Jack Sheffield is certainly top of the class with this heart-warming and feel-good series - Western Morning News Reliably entertaining - Choice

Objev podobné jako University Challenges - Jack Sheffield

This is a unique account of the impact that the Second World War had on the city of Sheffield. Soon after the declaration of war, the government and the people of Sheffield realized that the Germans would make the city one of their prime targets, due to the importance of the steel industry. Also, for the first eighteen months of the war Sheffield had the only drop hammer in the country, which was capable of producing Rolls Royce crankshafts for Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft. Using contemporary diaries, letters, police accounts and other archive material, this book reveals how, despite heavy bombing, the people of Sheffield refused to be intimidated. It looks at the events that were happening in the city during the countdown to the war, such as the evacuation of the children not only to other safer districts, but to the Dominions, and the development of the Sheffield Home Guard, who started out as Dads Army but were sent to London to relieve its Home Guard when the capital was under heavy fire from German rockets. Also included is a description of the protection of the dams above Sheffield and how the Ladybower reservoir was used as a training ground for the Dambusters . Finally, there are accounts not only of Sheffield men who were taken as prisoners of war, but how the police dealt with the German and Italian prisoners at Lodge Moor Camp.

Objev podobné jako Story of Sheffield at War 1939 to 1945 - Margaret Drinkall

CELEBRATE FOOTBALL EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR WITH THE BRAND-NEW BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING SERIES WHERE FOOTBALL AND FACTS COME TOGETHER IN A DREAM TEAM FORMATION. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ALL YOUNG FANS. The ultimate football yearbook where you can discover a new fun footie fact for every day of the year. - The Week JuniorWelcome to Football School Facts! Itâ ™s a book of facts and so letâ ™s start with an important one: football is the best sport in the world. - Did you know that Erling Haaland is a record-breaking goalscoring machine?- That a player was once sent off for farting on the pitch?- Or that Diego Maradona has a religion named after him?Discover all this and much, much more all about your favourite players, great goals, super stadiums and marvellous mascots â “ the perfect gift for all young fans and their families to enjoy. An engaging, fun read that will keep children laughing, learning and dreaming of the pitch. - Women s Weekly We love this series! - Match of the Day Weekly***Thereâ ™s a whole world of Football School to enjoy, where every lesson is all about football â “ collect the series!Football School Encyclopedia â “ Find out everything you want to know about footballStar Players â “ Read the inspiring true stories of 50 football legendsEpic Heroes â “ Celebrate the greatest names and teams in football historyTerrific Teams â “ Discover the incredible stories behind the most famous clubs in the worldThe Amazing Quiz Book â “ Test your World Cup knowledge with 300+ brain-busting questions about international gamesThe Incredible Joke Book â “ Laugh out loud reading 200+ side-splitting football jokesThe Ultimate Puzzle Book â “ Train your brain and enjoy hours of football-themed puzzlesThe Greatest Ever Quiz Book â “ Test your football knowledge with 300+ funny and fascinating questions about the beautiful gameFour books that explains the best and worst things in the world through football!Season One: Where Football Explains the WorldSeason Two: Where Football Saves the WorldSeason Three: Where Football Tackles the WorldSeason Four: Where Football Celebrates the World

Objev podobné jako Football School Facts: A Fact for Every Day of the Year - Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton

MAGNIFICENT Alan Moore I COULDN T PUT THE BOOK DOWN Ron Howard CHILLING AND UTTERLY IMMERSIVE M. R. Carey It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he d already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed.Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account.Nobody knew what happened to Jack in the days that followed - until now. Fascinating, hilarious, disturbing, exciting and surprising as hell Ron Howard, director of Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code Brilliantly paced, utterly compelling, I didn t have *a clue* what would happen Toby Whithouse Super spooky and addictively written Heat We fell hard for Jason Arnopp s whip-smart and impulsive thriller . . . meet your new favourite book iBooks Store Wittier than the lovechild of Stephen Fry and Charlie Brooker, scarier than watching The Exorcist in an abandoned asylum Sarah Lotz, author of The Three This is The Omen for the social media age Chris Brookmyre Ingenious and funny . . . A magnificent millennial nightmare Alan MooreDISCOVER THIS YEAR S MOST TALKED-ABOUT THRILLER - perfect for fans of Stephen King, Irvine Welsh and Chuck Palahniuk.Look out for GHOSTER, the new razor-sharp supernatural thriller from Jason Arnopp

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of Jack Sparks - Jason Arnopp

Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades 4–5 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.Your School DayWalks through the important parts of the school day including arrival, morning meeting, lunchtime, recess, and the different school subjectsCovers greetings and important rules to know so newcomers can quickly adapt to a different learning environmentIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while developing English vocabularyExcites students with colorful pages and vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.

Objev podobné jako Your School Day - Dona Herweck Rice

Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start high school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades 9–12 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.An American School DayOutlines the important parts of the school day including arrival, lunchtime, class changes, and the different school subjectsCovers places to know to help newcomers confidently navigate within and around the schoolIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while strengthening English vocabularyEngages students with vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.

Objev podobné jako An American School Day - Dona Herweck Rice

Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades 2–3 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.A Day at SchoolOutlines the important parts of the school day including arrival, morning meeting, lunchtime, recess, and the different school subjectsCovers greetings and important rules to know so newcomers can quickly adapt to a different learning environmentIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while building English vocabularyExcites students with colorful pages and vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.

Objev podobné jako A Day at School - Dona Herweck Rice

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for the first day of school in this new tabbed board book!Follow The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends through the school day as they dance along in music lessons, read at quiet time, and paint a wonderful picture to take home.What s the best part of a school day?With8 chunky tabs this tabbed board book is perfect for reassuring little caterpillars starting at a new school or nursery and introducing them to a new daily routine away from home.Share more first experiences with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Breakfast: A counting bookThe Very Hungry Caterpillar s First 100 AnimalsThe Very Hungry Caterpillar s First 100 WordsThank You, Teacher with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Objev podobné jako A Day at School with The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Eric Carle

1984 - and it s an important time for the children of Ragley-on-the Forest school... Their school choir is to sing a carol in a church in York, and is actually going to be on television! Helping to keep his excited children, not to mention their parents, under control during these momentous events taxes Jack and his staff to the limit.And at the same time, Jack has his own problems to deal with...

Objev podobné jako Silent Night - Jack Sheffield

A reassuring story to soothe anxiety about starting school.It s your first day at Bug School,but don t be scared or shy. You ll have the BEST TIME EVER!So wave mummy and daddy bye bye.Welcome to Bug School! Don t be nervous on your first day â “ it s lots of fun. Learn to creep with the spiders, sing with the crickets, count spots with the ladybirds and hop, skip and jump in P.E. with the fleas! A rhythmic, bright celebration of school, starring some very cute bugs indeed!

Objev podobné jako First Day at Bug School - Sam Lloyd

Sometimes to find yourself, you have to go back to where you came from. You just might not like what you find. A searing thriller about family, redemption and revenge, from the award-winning author of A Lesson in Violence. #39;Beautifully written #39; S. A. Cosby ‘Burns bright and fast’ Peter Swanson‘Darkly irresistible’ Megan Abbott ________________After failing in his new life, Luke decides to go home, back to the one place where he’d once felt he belonged. But that was a long time ago and now he has to face the life that he chose to run away from: The Combine. The gang that his uncle now leads, but which his father still runs from prison. Brutal, unforgiving . . . family. Reunited with his childhood friend Callie and tagging along on jobs with her and her boyfriend Pretty Baby, Luke soon discovers that he might have a place back home after all. When another gang try to encroach on their turf, The Combine and Luke must go to war to save all that they know. But in trying to be someone you’re not, can you ever find out who you really are? Family is everything and blood is love. ________________Reader #39;s cannot get enough of The Last King of California . . . ***** #39;Good lord, this book was everything i wanted and needed. #39; ***** #39;This is the first of author Jordan Harper’s books I have read and it won’t be the last! #39; ***** #39;My likely pick for book of the year. Ferocious writing and storytelling. #39;***** #39;A noir tour-de-force. #39;***** #39;Such a brilliant writer and a great story. #39; ________________More praise for Jordan Harper . . . ‘When I say The Last King of Californiasubverts the stereotypical American Outlaw Mythos, it #39;s the highest praise I can give it. No one is thinking deeper about what crime fiction is than Jordan Harper’ S. A. Cosby #39;Urgent and beautiful #39; Lauren Beukes #39;Fast-paced and gritty #39; Amy Engel #39;Truly astounding #39; Robin Wasserman #39;Easily one of the best things I #39;ll read this year. Visceral and violent. An exploration o family and loyalty. Reads like poetry. Bravo! #39; Chris McDonald #39;[A] gripping and emotional journey . . . Authors paint pictures with words, and like the Mona Lisa or Van Gogh #39;s Sunflowers, some of their books are instant masterpieces sure to inspire readers and elicit envy from fellow wordsmiths.The Last King of California is simply that good. Jordan Harper wields words like weapons .. . It is like poetry on the page #39; BoloBooks Top Read of 2022 #39;Blistering, brutal, with a big beating (black) heart,The Last King of California confirms Harper as one of the finest writers of noir today, with what #39;s easily a best-of-the-year book #39; James. D. F. Hannah, Shamus-winning author of the Henry Malone novels

Objev podobné jako The Last King of California - Jordan Harper

A genuinely uplifting, heartfelt, inclusive and moving story, fizzing with mischief and humour - Ian Eagleton, author of Glitter BoyJen Carney weaves humour and empathy into every page! - Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do MathsSince Ferris Fosterâ ™s dog got famous, life has taken another surprising turn:1. Ferrisâ ™s new foster brother, Nile, has arrived with a BANG, causing mischief wherever he goes!2. An unexploded Second World War bomb has been discovered under Ferris s school, causing it to CLOSE DOWN!3. Ferris is still a cartooning genius, but between temporary homeschooling and Nileâ ™s noisy science experiments, it s practically impossible to draw anything!When the headteacher sets the school a design challenge, Ferris realizes he MUST find a way to work with Nile. But can the boys put their differences aside in order to win the once-in-a-lifetime prize? Or will this partnership have EXPLOSIVE consequences?!BUCKLE UP, READER! THIS BOOK IS BURSTING WITH COMIC STRIPS AND CARTOONS!Praise for THE DAY MY DOG GOT FAMOUS: Funny, heartfelt and inclusive - a brilliant read! Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths A really fun story with funny illustrations - your kidâ ™s gonna love it! Lauren Layfield, TV presenter and author of Indi Raye is Totally Faking It Warm-hearted, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny. It shows that family is bigger than biology - it s about who you love and who you look out for - and there s room for everyone! Sarah Hagger-Holt, author of Proud of Me Engaging with fab illustrations. Me and my daughter love Jen s books! Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh

Objev podobné jako The Day My School Got Famous - Carney Jen

â ˜A timely and important book . . . he brings to it rare clarity and common sense. His book is a fast-paced account of the last sixteen months of the tsarâ ™s life; brief, sharp, but laced with well-judged feeling for the dramas of the time.â ™ Catherine Merridale, ObserverIn March 1917, Nicholas II, the last Tsar of All the Russias, abdicated and the dynasty that had ruled an empire for three hundred years was forced from power by revolution. In this masterful and forensic study, Robert Service examines the last year Nicholas s reign and the months between that momentous abdication and his death, with his family, in Ekaterinburg in July 1918.Drawing on the Tsar s own diaries and other hitherto unexamined contemporary records, The Last of the Tsars reveals a man who was almost entirely out of his depth, perhaps even willfully so. It is also a compelling account of the social, economic and political foment in Russia in the aftermath of Alexander Kerensky s February Revolution, the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917 and the beginnings of Lenin s Soviet republic.

Objev podobné jako The Last of the Tsars - Robert Service

York, 1988.Dr Tom Frith is beginning his first term as a tutor at the University of Eboracum. After teaching primary school children for several years, he s sure shaping the minds of young adults will be a welcome change. But that s before considering the pressures he ll face outside the lecture hall, from helping three hapless students who ve been surviving exclusively on porridge, to fielding inappropriate propositions from students chasing higher grades.And then there s the particular challenge of Edna Wallop, the Acting Head of Faculty. Edna may have grand plans to overhaul the faculty s finances, but Tom can t help being suspicious of her methods...Meanwhile, Tom meets Inger, an enigmatic Music tutor, and feels an instant spark. One thing s for sure: it s going to be an eventful year on campus, for tutors and students alike!A hilarious, nostalgic and heart-warming novel about the trials and tribulations of life at a fictional Yorkshire university, perfect for fans of James Herriot and Tom Sharpe

Objev podobné jako University Tales - Jack Sheffield

A fresh take on hot sex! This revised and updated version of the wildly popular go-to resource for all things fun and sexy, Position of the Day (over 1 million copies sold), includes 366 sex positions: one for every day of the year, plus a little something special for leap year.This deeply inspiring and hilariously fun activity book is a great way to keep things exciting or put the spice and adventure back into your sex life. Tastefully illustrated positions run the lusty gamut from entirely plausible, beginner-level fun (the Tunnel of Love, the Hot Seat) to very creative (the Abdominizer, the Gettin’ Slinky) for the more adventurous, encouraging lovers to explore and try new things. Featuring all the classics from the original edition, plus reimagined positions and essential updates throughout, this refreshed volume ensures that sex can be fun and inclusive for everyone. With a new position every day, you #39;ll be sure to keep the love doctor away! TRUSTED RESOURCE: With over 1.7 million copies sold in the book series (Position of the Day and Position of the Day Playbook), Position of the Day is a tried-and-true classic. Featuring 366 sex positions of varying degrees of difficulty, there #39;s enough inspiration and entertainment to last all year long. INCLUSIVE IMAGES: The sex book for everyone! Perfect for folks of all sexual orientations and gender identities looking for a fun and tasteful book of sex positions. FUN AND SAUCY GIFT: A great gift or self-buy for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, bachelorx parties, or anytime present to turn up the heat. Pair with the companion Position of the Day Playbook, a bit of lingerie, or a book of erotic stories to create a delightfully playful package. EASILY PORTABLE: This pocket book is the perfect size to keep on your bedside table (or coffee table for some fun conversation starters) or to throw in your bag or luggage for a romantic getaway or vacation. Publisher #39;s note: Should parties find themselves stuck in one of the positions, they are advised to contact 911 immediately and neither Chronicle Books nor Nerve directly.Perfect for: Couples and romantic partners of all orientations looking to have fun together Fans of the Position of the Day series Anyone seeking to spice things up in the bedroom Gift givers looking for something special for a bachelor or bachelorette party, Valentine #39;s Day, or anniversary Shoppers seeking a white elephant present, gag gift, or unique way to make someone laugh

Objev podobné jako Position of the Day Revised and Updated - Chronicle Books

Listed as one of the Guardian s 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time. In September 1945 the fate of Adolf Hitler was a complete mystery. He had simply disappeared, and had been missing for four months. Hugh Trevor-Roper, an intelligence officer, was given the task of solving the mystery. His brilliant piece of detective work not only proved finally that Hitler had killed himself in Berlin, but also produced one of the most fascinating history books ever written. The Last Days of Hitler tells the extraordinary story of those last days of the Thousand Year Reich in the Berlin Bunker. Besieged in the shattered capital, but still dominating the remains of his court, Hitler reiterated the original alternative of Nazism: either total victory or annihilation. This book is the record of that carefully prepared, ceremonious finale to a terrible chapter of history. Brilliantly written and researched, The Last Days of Hitler remains the most vivid account of the final Wagnerian chapter of Hitler s tyranny â “ Max Hastings This is an incomparable book, by far the best written on any aspect of the second German war: a book sound in scholarship, brilliant in its presentation . . . No words of praise are too strong. â “ A. J. P. Taylor, New Statesman

Objev podobné jako The Last Days of Hitler - Hugh Trevor-Roper

** NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE ** As gripping now as it was 50 years ago THE TIMES Masterful suspense . . . The Day of the Jackal changed the shape of popular fiction from the moment it was finished BEN MACINTYRE In a class by itself. Unputdownable SUNDAY TIMES________________One of the most celebrated thrillers ever written, The Day of the Jackal is the exhilarating story of the struggle to catch a killer before it s too late.1963. An anonymous Englishman is hired by the Operations Chief of French terrorist organisation O.A.S. to murder the French president, General Charles de Gaulle. A failed attempt in the previous year means the target will be nearly impossible to reach.Only one man could do the job: an assassin of legendary talent known only as The Jackal.This remorseless and deadly killer must be stopped. But he is a man without a name, without an identity; a lethal spectre.How can you stop an assassin nobody can identify? The task falls to the best detective in France - and the price of failure is unthinkable . . .________________Readers can t stop reading The Day of the Jackal . . .***** I loved, loved, loved this book which is in a category that I don t usually read. ***** A very remarkable and memorable thriller â “ while the other novels of this sort are usually forgotten too soon this book has stuck in my head for good. ***** Still Amazing the Second Time Around - 5 Stars! ***** This book is one of the best books in its genre. Haven t found a book which can be at par with The Day of the Jackal. ***** This is, without question, the best thriller I have ever read. ________________More love for The Day of the Jackal . . . Very clever and immensely entertaining DAILY TELEGRAPH A perfect example of the adventure story . . . well written, entirely believable, with this intriguing, enigmatic character at its centre ROBERT HARRIS A year-zero, game-changing thriller, one of the most significant of all time LEE CHILD Wonderful and way ahead of its time JAMES PATTERSON An extraordinary book NICK ROBINSON, BBC RADIO 4 TODAY PROGRAMME A masterpiece MARCUS SCRIVEN, MAIL ON SUNDAY I was spellbound . . . riveted by this chilling story GUARDIAN

Objev podobné jako The Day of the Jackal - Frederick Forsyth

A plant a day brings beauty your way. So why not make the most of your garden with 365 of the very best plant varieties - one for every day of the year!From spring blooms to winter interest and everything in between, each plant has been personally selected by expert horticulturist Phil Clayton, who draws on his nearly 20 years of RHS experience, along with his own garden favourites, to showcase a vast array of planting choices. With a range of plants as broad as Phil s knowledge is vast, A Plant for Every Day of the Year is like taking a walk with an accomplished gardener as they show you their favourite plants. Each profile comes complete with stunning photography and an at-a-glance guide to height, spread, hardiness, and other must-know information, so you too can make the most of every season in your own garden.Turn the pages of this plant book to discover: - Unique structure gives the reader a whole year of plants, day by day.- Phil Clayton s unrivalled knowledge and personal approach are apparent throughout, allowing the reader to absorb his experience and expertise.- Easy-to-follow text and clear photography present the plants in an accessible and enjoyable format. A must-have volume for existing gardeners and plant lovers who want to enjoy Phil s personal and insightful commentary on a wide range of plants, alongside individuals who don t know what plants to grow and want to seek advice from a reputable gardener such as Phil. Doubling up as the perfect gardening book for budding botanists, who are looking to achieve their garden or indoor space s fullest potential all year round, A Plant For Every Day of the Year is sure to delight.

Objev podobné jako RHS: A Plant for Every Day of the Year

All my sense of the ancient world - its values, its style, the scent of its wars and passions - comes from Mary Renault. Her Theseus novels are perhaps the most exciting of her Greek fictions, and The Last of the Wine the most moving. I turned to writing historical fiction because of something I learned from Renault: that it lets you shake off the mental shackles of your own era, all the categories and labels, and write freely about what really matters to you EMMA DONOGHUE Mary Renault s portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours MADELINE MILLERCombining the scholarship of a historian with the imagination of a novelist, Mary Renault masterfully brings the ancient world to life in this page-turning drama of the Peloponnesian War.Alexias, a young Athenian of good family, comes of age during the last phases of the Peloponnesian War. The adult world he enters is one in which the power and influence of his class have been undermined by the forces of war. Alexias finds himself drawn to the controversial teachings of Socrates, following him even though it at times endangers both his own life and his family s place in society. Among the great teacher s followers Alexias meets Lysis, and the two youths become inseparable - together they wrestle in the palaestra, journey to the Olympic Games, and fight in the wars against Sparta. As their relationship develops against the background of famine, siege and civil conflict, Mary Renault expertly conveys the intricacies of classical Greek culture. Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us HILARY MANTEL The most vivid and convincing reconstruction of ancient Greek life that I have ever seen Sunday Times

Objev podobné jako The Last of the Wine - Mary Renault

WATERSTONES SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 #39;Engaging and enjoyable #39; - THE SCOTSMAN #39;Utterly compelling #39; - HEAT MAGAZINEBeing a woman was her only crime.Scottish Highlands, 1727. In the aftermath of a tragic fire that kills her father, Aila and her mother, Janet, move to the remote parish of Loth, north-west of Inverness. Blending in does not come easily to the women: Aila was badly burned in the fire and left with visible injuries, while her mother struggles to maintain her grip on reality. When a temporary minister is appointed in the area, rather than welcome the two women, he develops a strange curiosity for them that sets them even further apart from the community.Then arrives a motley troupe of travelling entertainers from Edinburgh, led by the charismatic but mysterious Jack. It is just the distraction Janet, and particularly Aila, needs: for the first time in a long while, their lives are filling with joy and friendship, and a kind of hope Aila hasn #39;t known since her father #39;s death. But in this small community, faith is more powerful than truth, and whispers more dangerous even than fire.Haunting and deeply moving, The Last Witch of Scotland is a story of love, loyalty and sacrifice, inspired by the true story of the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Britain.Perfect for fans of Outlander, The Mercies and The Witches of Vardo, or for anyone with an interest in the history of witchcraft, late renaissance Scotland and Highland history. #39;Compelling, evocative, heart-wrenching #39; - FIONA VALPY, author of The Storyteller of Casablanca #39;Paris #39;s affecting novel imaginatively fills in the gaps with family tragedy, first love, a roving troupe of players, embittered neighbours, sacrifice and loss. #39; - THE SCOTSMAN

Objev podobné jako The Last Witch of Scotland - Philip Paris

[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriot, and every bit as endearing. - bestselling author Alan Titchmarsh A shining light in our dark days - 5 STAR reader reviewAfter an eventful start to his first ever teaching post in the sleepy village of Risingdale, Tom Dwyer is hoping for a bit of calm. Nursing a broken heart after a romantic disappointment, he just wants to keep his head down and get on with his job. But it is not to be. A beautiful London artist sets tongues wagging when she moves into the village, and her precocious yet frail son is in Tom s class. On top of that, his colleague s malicious ex-husband is back, determined to create mischief, and a tragedy on one of the winding country roads sends the village reeling. And all this alongside a class of children who still seem to know more about farming than fractions. With its colourful mix of characters both old and new and its many laugh-out-loud moments, Tales Out of School is a warm, humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village.Readers are loving TALES OUT OF SCHOOL: Loved it. So easy to read, lovely story, unforgettable characters. - 5 STARS Brilliant! - 5 STARS Could not put the book down. Gervase Phinn is an expert story teller. - 5 STARS Such a relaxing and calming read - 5 STARS I have been waiting for this sequel and it didn t disappoint. - 5 STARS

Objev podobné jako Tales Out of School - Phinn Gervase

A touching story of true friendship and the power of forgiveness.Best friends and neighbors Anthony and Julian are having the summer of their lives. Making pancakes, riding bikes to the beach, playing in the sand and surf…They have everything they need for an epic summer vacation. But Anthony is worried. He has a secret—a secret about Julian’s missing marble. And he knows that once Julian finds out about it, he’ll be mad. He may not even want to be Anthony’s best friend anymore. So Anthony is determined to have the best last day as Julian’s best friend…until he can’t hold in his secret any longer. But maybe Julian has a surprise of his own to share with Anthony…

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In this “glorious dance through the traditional glamour and suffocating expectations of a bygone era” (Genevieve Graham, USA TODAY bestselling author), a group of young women are swept up in a life-changing journey as they become three of the last debutantes to be presented to Queen Elizabeth II. When it’s announced that 1958 will be the last year debutantes are to be presented at court, thousands of eager mothers and hopeful daughters flood the palace with letters seeking the year’s most coveted invitation: a chance for their daughters to curtsy to the young Queen Elizabeth and officially come out into society. In an effort to appease her traditional mother, aspiring university student Lily Nichols agrees to become a debutante and do the Season, a glittering and grueling string of countless balls and cocktail parties. In doing so, she befriends two very different women: the cool and aloof Leana Hartford whose apparent perfection hides a darker side and the ambitious Katherine Norman who dreams of a career once she helps her parents find their place among the elite. But the glorious effervescence of the Season evaporates once Lily learns a devastating secret that threatens to destroy her entire family. “Woven with heartfelt emotion, this novel is a captivating, unforgettable story of one woman’s journey to find love, truth, and, most importantly, herself” (Kelly Bowen, author of The Paris Apartment) in midcentury Great Britain.

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