letters from the upside katya balen
Letters from the Upside - Katya Balen
A captivating story about finding friendship and hope â ¦ and a place where you can spread your wings. From Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen.Con has been angry ever since Dad left. He doesnâ ™t want to be. He wants to play FIFA with his best friend Kyron; to make his mum proud; to let peopleâ ™s words about his dad roll off him like water. Instead, rage builds inside him until he explodes. Now even Kyron is scared of him. And when Con gets suspended from school he knows heâ ™s let everyone down. The good person he longs to be feels unreachable.And then his neighbour, Mr Williams, lets him in on a secret.Up on the roof of Conâ ™s building, Mr Williams keeps homing pigeons. Their feathers are the colour of pearls and storm clouds. Every day they fly out, carrying messages to people in other towns before finding their way home. Mr Williams wants Conâ ™s help looking after them. Con canâ ™t believe it. How could someone like him be trusted with these delicate creatures? But slowly, Con begins to believe that he can.Then Mr Williams goes away for a few days. Con is left in charge, and he begins to wonder whether the pigeons might be able to bring home more than just messages. Perhaps they could find his dad.
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Letters from the Upside - Katya Balen
A captivating story about finding friendship and hope â ¦ and a place where you can spread your wings. From Carnegie Medal winner Katya Balen.Con has been angry ever since Dad left. He doesnâ ™t want to be. He wants to play FIFA with his best friend Kyron; to make his mum proud; to let peopleâ ™s words about his dad roll off him like water. Instead, rage builds inside him until he explodes. Now even Kyron is scared of him. And when Con gets suspended from school he knows heâ ™s let everyone down. The good person he longs to be feels unreachable.And then his neighbour, Mr Williams, lets him in on a secret.Up on the roof of Conâ ™s building, Mr Williams keeps homing pigeons. Their feathers are the colour of pearls and storm clouds. Every day they fly out, carrying messages to people in other towns before finding their way home. Mr Williams wants Conâ ™s help looking after them. Con canâ ™t believe it. How could someone like him be trusted with these delicate creatures? But slowly, Con begins to believe that he can.Then Mr Williams goes away for a few days. Con is left in charge, and he begins to wonder whether the pigeons might be able to bring home more than just messages. Perhaps they could find his dad.
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The Explorers Club Presents: Letters from the Edge - Explorers Club, Jeff Wilser
An exhilarating collection of letters and stories from the world-renowned Explorers Club, featuring firsthand accounts of crossing boundaries and making history over the past centuryFor centuries, explorers from all over the globe have traveled the far reaches of what the world has to offer, helping us expand the map, learn about other cultures, and move the needle of human knowledge. But an explorer’s work isn’t finished when they reach a new destination or make a discovery; they need to somehow tell the tale.Letters from the Edge compiles letters, email exchanges, and field journals from explorers who have joined the esteemed and longstanding organization The Explorers Club. They share their thoughts as they stood at the edge of their research, risking life and tempting death as they penned their dispatches from afar; enduring the proximity of active lava-spewing volcanos in Australia; suffering starvation and isolation in the harsh tundra of the Arctic; rescuing trapped kids in hazardous caves in Thailand; plunging into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean to excavate the history of the Titanic; communicating with the other side of the galaxy; and so much more, all to quench the insatiable curiosity of humanity—and still, humanity strives to discover more.Using the source material and interviews with the explorers, Letters from the Edge offers a path to understanding the edge of our knowledge, and ultimately, to understanding ourselves.
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Letters from the North Pole - Annie Atkins
Read five letters from Santa Claus himself in this beautifully illustrated book from renowned designer Annie Atkins. Five children from all around the world write to Santa Claus with ideas for Christmas gifts and are amazed when he writes back! Discover five letters from Santa that children can pull out and read, each accompanied by a blueprint for their gift made by the elves in Santa s Workshop. In each letter the hidden world of the North Pole is revealed, from how reindeer can sleep standing up to what snacks Santa would like left out on Christmas Eve and how he gets round the world so quickly. But will the gifts the children have requested be made in time?
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Letters from the Lighthouse - Carroll Emma
We weren t supposed to be going to the pictures that night. We weren t even meant to be outside, not in a blackout, and definitely not when German bombs had been falling on London all month like pennies from a jar.â ˜Has the feel of a classic.â ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜A gripping adventure.â ™ Guardianâ ˜Echoes of Michael Morpurgo.â ™ The Timesâ ˜Another beautifully written story.â ™ Sunday Expressâ ˜The tension builds until the very end.â ™ Daily MailFebruary, 1941. After months of bombing raids in London, twelve-year-old Olive Bradshaw and her little brother Cliff are evacuated to the Devon coast. The only person with two spare beds is Mr Ephraim, the local lighthouse keeper. But heâ ™s not used to company and he certainly doesnâ ™t want any evacuees.Desperate to be helpful, Olive becomes his post-girl, carrying secret messages (as she likes to think of the letters) to the villagers. But Olive has a secret of her own. Her older sister Sukie went missing in an air raid, and sheâ ™s desperate to discover what happened to her. And then she finds a strange coded note which seems to link Sukie to Devon, and to something dark and impossibly dangerous.
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Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop - Ueda Kenji
From the publishers of the international bestseller Days at the Morisaki Bookshop comes a new book about the beauty of humble objects, the power of writing, and reconnecting with those you have lost. Write a letter, heal your heart . . . Hidden away in a corner of the Ginza neighbourhood is a venerable stationery shop. To venture inside is to find everything your stationery-loving heart desires, from the most delicate paper to fountain pens that fit exactly to the shape of your hand to gorgeously coloured inks.The shop owner intuits your every need, inviting you to take a seat at a small wooden table on the top floor, where you ll find the words flowing, helping you unlock repressed memories, secret longings and your own mysteries. To this shop comes a young company employee, uncertain in his career and needing a connection back to his past; the hostess of an elegant club; the vice-captain of a high-school archery team, an ageing businessman and a formerly homeless sushi chef. With impeccable manners and a warm demeanour, the shop owner helps each of them with more than just their stationery needs.
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Three Letters from the Andes - Patrick Leigh Fermor
The celebrated twentieth-century travel writer s remarkable journey through the high Andes of Peru.
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Seneca: Selected Letters - Seneca
The letters of Seneca are uniquely engaging among the works that have survived from antiquity. They offer an urgent guide to Stoic self-improvement but also cast light on Roman attitudes towards slavery, gladiatorial combat and suicide. This selection of letters conveys their range and variety, with a particular focus on letters from the earlier part of the collection. As well as a general introduction, it features a brief introductory essay on each letter, which draws out its themes and sets it in context. The commentary explains the more challenging aspects of Seneca s Latin. It also casts light on his engagement with Stoic (and Epicurean) ideas, on the historical context within which the letters were written and on their literary sophistication. This edition will be invaluable for undergraduate and graduate students and scholars of Seneca s moral and intellectual development.
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Homecoming - Kate Mortonová
If you haven t read Kate Morton before, do yourself a favour - Graham Norton, broadcaster and bestselling author of Home StretchA breathtaking mystery of love, lies and a cold case come back to life, Homecoming is an immersive, twisting epic from the bestselling Kate Morton, told with her trademark intricacy and beauty.Adelaide Hills, 1959. At the end of a scorching hot day, in the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery. Police are called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most mystifying murder investigations in the history of Australia.London, 2018. Jess is a journalist in search of a story. Having lived and worked in London for nearly two decades, a phone call summons her back to Sydney, where her beloved grandmother, Nora, has suffered a fall and is seriously ill in hospital.Seeking comfort in her past, Jess discovers a true crime book at Nora s house chronicling a long-buried police case: the Turner Family Tragedy of 1959. And within its pages she finds a shocking personal connection to this notorious event - a crime that has never truly been solved.An epic novel that spans generations, Homecoming asks what we would do for those we love and how we protect the lies we tell.Readers love Homecoming by Kate Morton . . . Will leave you glued to the very last page Plenty of turns to keep you guessing Heartbreaking, beautifully written and superbly constructed
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You Can Do All Things - Kate Allan
Mindful Cute Animal Drawings With Words of EncouragementKate Allan’s You Can Do All Things combines wisdom, humor, and beautiful, whimsical artwork that can be your daily companion when you feel anxious, inadequate, and overwhelmed.” ―Susyn Reeve, Author of Heart Healing#1 Best Seller in Mental Health, Depression, and Women ArtistsYou Can Do All Things is a collection of knowing-yet-supportive cute animal drawings from The Latest Kate. This woman artist’s thoughtful words of encouragement and unique drawings help you to be mindful, to take care of yourself, and to nurture your self-esteem.Daily meditations to bring encouragement to get you through the day. Mental health, depression and anxiety are all topics that affect everyone. Calming and supportive, the cute animal illustrations in You Can Do All Things are also candidly personal about the internal problems many of us face in this world.Inspirational, gentle drawings that sparkle with comfort. The Latest Kate s inventive pairing of whimsical colors and friendly, smiling cute animals is the spoonful of sugar that makes the heavy subject matter approachable and non-threatening. You Can Do All Things is a welcome addition to any bookshelf or art wall, and its messages are equally applicable to adults and children. Anxiety sucks, but you don’t! This book will show you how to get through the worst of it.In this book you’ll find:Beautiful, whimsical, and colorful art with cute animalsKind words of encouragementA how-to guide to dealing with anxiety and depressionTips for times you feel inadequate, overwhelmed, or down on yourselfIf you loved Loading Penguin Hugs, Gmorning, Gnight!, 365 Days of Art, or Affirmators!, then you’ll love You Can Do All Things. Don’t miss Kate’s bestselling card deck Thera-pets and other books by this gifted artist; It’s Your Weirdness that Makes Your Wonderful;You re Smart, Strong and You Got This; and I Like You.
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The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse - Frances Welch
THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph s Best Biographies of the Year 2024 Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young women did indeed marry into a European dynasty: the Romanovs and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. However no one could have foreseen how the maelstrom of the twentieth century would bring tragedy and heartache to each one of them in turn. Drawing on hundreds of previously unseen letters from the sisters as well as from their grandmother Queen Victoria, The Princesses of Hesse takes us on a sweeping journey across the tumultuous landscape of the turn of the century - from the dramas of the Russian Court to the Russian Revolution, and through both World Wars in which the sisters often found themselves on opposing sides.Both intimate and epic in scope, Frances Welch s biography sheds new light on the four sisters lives, illuminating a remarkable period of history in the process. full of passions, royal peculiarities and misspelt letters...compellingly told Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph Welch does a wonderful job of marshalling the different strands of this story, drawing on the sisters chatty, gossipy correspondence, some of which has never been published. It grips you until the very last page The Mail on Sunday Frances Welch s elegant and intimate group biography returns us to the start of the 20th century, when Queen Victoria s favourite grand-daughters were scattered between Germany, England and Russia Frances Wilson, The Daily Telegraph eye-opening and harrowing The Daily Mail Welch brings the four princesses vividly to life and will delight those who enjoy reading about the lives of royals The Times brings them vividly to life...a tonic...a gripping read Hugo Vickers, The Oldie Frances Welch has a gift for bringing royal figures to life, making us care about them and showing us how their stories interweave...this is both a deeply affecting story of four sisters and an informative bit of history Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Spectator splendid , a fascinating family portrait , Welch creates a tenderly intimate portrait of the last, doomed Tsarina and her three German-born sisters Miranda Seymour, Literary Review
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The Thirteen Curses - Harrison Michelle
The second instalment in the fairy-filled Thirteen Treasures trilogy, full of fairies, magic and pure adventure from Waterstones Children #39;s Book Prize winner Michelle Harrison. When fairies stole her brother, Red vowed to get him back. Now trapped in the fairy realm, she begs an audience with the fairy court where she strikes a bargain. Her brother will be returned – but only if she can find the thirteen charms of Tanya #39;s bracelet that have been scattered in the human world. Returning to Elvesden Manor, Red is assisted by Tanya and Fabian and a desperate hunt begins. Soon they make a shocking discovery. The charms now have twisted qualities of the thirteen treasures they represent – the thirteen treasures have now become the thirteen curses. The longer they are missing, the worse the consequences will be. Can Red, Tanya and Fabian find all the charms? And even if they do, will the fairies keep their promise?The perfect series for fans of Katherine Rundell and Sophie Anderson! Praise for Michelle Harrison: #39;Harrison has a knack for creating stories so engrossing you won’t notice when the sun begins to rise and you are still reading #39; Waterstones Books Quarterly #39;BRILLIANT #39; Emma Carroll, author of Letters From The Lighthouse, on A Pinch of Magic #39;Simply phenomenal! #39; Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs, on A Pinch of Magic #39;I was utterly captivated by the Widdershins sisters #39; Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy, on A Pinch of Magic ‘A fabulous magical adventure’ Sunday Express, on A Pinch of Magic ‘Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale’ Daily Mail, on A Pinch of Magic #39;The Thirteen Treasures boils with the kind of fairy that is far worse than Puck... what could be more cheering to curl up with. #39; Amanda Craig, The Times, on the Thirteen Treasures series #39;Flows with energy from page to page with a magical enchanting story which kept me gripped… it #39;s a little treasure and the first of many I hope. #39; Mr Ripley #39;s Enchanted Books, on the Thirteen Treasures series #39;This is an unmissable treat. Combining the faery of Spiderwick with a truly nail-biting thriller, this is first rate entertainment for children (and adults) #39; Books Monthly.co.uk, on the Thirteen Treasures series #39;The Thirteen Curses is so hard to put down it #39;s almost impossible #39; Wondrous Reads, on The Thirteen Curses
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The Lives and Deaths of the Princesses of Hesse - Frances Welch
THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEKNamed one of The Telegraph s Best Biographies of the Year 2024 Queen Victoria had forty-two grandchildren but the four Princesses of Hesse were held in her particular favour. After the sudden death of her daughter Alice, Queen Victoria took an obsessive interest in the marriage prospects of the four girls their mother had left behind, hoping this might secure for them a happy future. And each of the young women did indeed marry into a European dynasty: the Romanovs and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. However no one could have foreseen how the maelstrom of the twentieth century would bring tragedy and heartache to each one of them in turn. Drawing on hundreds of previously unseen letters from the sisters as well as from their grandmother Queen Victoria, The Princesses of Hesse takes us on a sweeping journey across the tumultuous landscape of the turn of the century - from the dramas of the Russian Court to the Russian Revolution, and through both World Wars in which the sisters often found themselves on opposing sides.Both intimate and epic in scope, Frances Welch s biography sheds new light on the four sisters lives, illuminating a remarkable period of history in the process. full of passions, royal peculiarities and misspelt letters...compellingly told Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph Welch does a wonderful job of marshalling the different strands of this story, drawing on the sisters chatty, gossipy correspondence, some of which has never been published. It grips you until the very last page The Mail on Sunday Frances Welch s elegant and intimate group biography returns us to the start of the 20th century, when Queen Victoria s favourite grand-daughters were scattered between Germany, England and Russia Frances Wilson, The Daily Telegraph eye-opening and harrowing The Daily Mail Welch brings the four princesses vividly to life and will delight those who enjoy reading about the lives of royals The Times brings them vividly to life...a tonic...a gripping read Hugo Vickers, The Oldie Frances Welch has a gift for bringing royal figures to life, making us care about them and showing us how their stories interweave...this is both a deeply affecting story of four sisters and an informative bit of history Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Spectator splendid , a fascinating family portrait , Welch creates a tenderly intimate portrait of the last, doomed Tsarina and her three German-born sisters Miranda Seymour, Literary Review
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess - Rick Riordan
THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even death himself - so graduating high school should be a piece of cake, right?Wrong. Percy needs three college recommendation letters from the gods before his final school year comes to an end.And one thing Percy knows, the Greek gods don t do anything for free.He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymede s lost chalice. Now, to secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover must agree to a new challenge - pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while she s away over Halloween week. They just need to follow her simple rules: Look after her pet polecat and mastiff like their lives depend on it (because they do). Don t touch anything - especially Hecate s magic potions! But when Grover s curiosity gets the better of him, the friends find themselves with a giant goat, a destroyed mansion, and Hecate s (terrifying and potentially deadly) pets on the loose in New York City.Now the trio have only days to find the pets and restore the mansion to order - or face the full fury of Hecate and her horrifying three-heads.It s going to take luck, demigod wiles, and some old and new friends to hunt down the animals and set things right again.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess - Rick Riordan
THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE. Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even death himself – so graduating high school should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus don’t do anything for free. To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest – pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while she’s away over Halloween. They just need to follow her simple rules: Look after the pets like their lives depend on it (because they do) Don’t touch anything – especially Hecate’s magic potions! See points 1 and 2 But when Grover’s curiosity gets the better of him, the trio find themselves with a giant goat, a destroyed house, and Hecate’s (terrifying and potentially deadly) pets on the loose in New York City. Now the trio have twenty-four hours to find the pets and restore the mansion to order – or face the full fury of Hecate and her horrifying three-heads.
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Journey to the River Sea - Eva Ibbotson
A gorgeous 20th anniversary edition of Eva Ibbotson s award-winning, bestselling classic adventure, with a beautiful cover by Katie Hickey and an introduction by award-winning author of Letters from the Lighthouse Emma Carroll. A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. Maia, an orphan, can t wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents.And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world.Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal.Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award (now the Costa). The most perfect children s book . . . captivatingly told, funny and moving â “ Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
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The Rescue of Ravenwood - Farrant Natasha
A sublime eco adventure. The TimesFrom the Costa Award winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk comes an epic adventure with a call to arms: we must fight to save the most treasured things on our planet.On the top of the hill, overlooking the sea, that s where you ll find a magical place . . .To Bea and Raffy, Ravenwood is home. In its own way, the house rescued them, even if it did have a fallen-down tree taking up most of the kitchen. So the idea that it could be sold. Demolished even. Well, that s unthinkable. Then again, it s not like the children get a choice. But the truth is, we can all make our own choices, especially if we care enough . . .A beautiful, soulful, exciting story about holding onto what s precious, and guarding the extraordinary nature that surrounds us. A triumph. The Times A captivating feat of storytelling. The Sunday Times A moving and compelling adventure. BookTrust One of my very favourite authors. Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse One of the most accomplished children s writers around triumphs again. Waterstones
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess - Rick Riordan
THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times â “ battling monsters, Titans, even death himself â “ so graduating high school should be a breeze, right?Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus donâ ™t do anything for free.To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest â “ pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while sheâ ™s away over Halloween. They just need to follow her simple rules:Look after the pets like their lives depend on it (because they do)Donâ ™t touch anything â “ especially Hecateâ ™s magic potions!See points 1 and 2But when Groverâ ™s curiosity gets the better of him, the trio find themselves with a giant goat, a destroyed house, and Hecateâ ™s (terrifying and potentially deadly) pets on the loose in New York City.Now the trio have twenty-four hours to find the pets and restore the mansion to order â “ or face the full fury of Hecate and her horrifying three-heads.
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Ember Spark and the Frost Phoenix - Abi Elphinstoneová
The second title in this magical NEW series filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . . #39;This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy. #39; The Daily Mail #39;Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy #39;s most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own. #39; The Telegraph Ember Spark has been working as an apprentice to Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical creatures. When a baby frost phoenix guides her north to the Arctic circle, she soon realises that the migrating Neverwhales are at risk. And with arch-villain, Jasper Hornswoggle, tracking her, danger is afoot not just for the Neverwhales, but for ALL of the magical creatures. Praise for Ember Spark ‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse ‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls ‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea ‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series ‘Sure to ignite any reader’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons #39;Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains magical creatures galore . . . #39; Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries #39;Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . . #39; Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls
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Ember Spark and the Unicorn
The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.’ The Daily Mail #39;Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy #39;s most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own. #39; TheTelegraph Ember Spark, vet to magical beasts, is whisked off on a surprise flight, destination unknown! Soon she and her friend, Arno, find themselves deep in the Amazon rainforest. And with a new arch-villain tracking their every move, only a unicorn’s secret can save them... Praise for Ember Spark: ‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse ‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls ‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea ‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series ‘Sure to ignite any reader’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons #39;Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains magical creatures galore . . . #39; Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries #39;Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . . #39; Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls
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The Go-Away Bird - Julia Donaldsonová
From a star picture-book partnership, Julia Donaldson and the award-winning Catherine Rayner comes a gorgeous story about friendship and working together.â ˜The Go-Away bird sat up in her nest,With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.â ™One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realizes that she might need some friends after all . . .The Go-Away Bird combines brilliant rhyming verse from much-loved childrenâ ™s author Julia Donaldson, creator of the bestselling picture books The Gruffalo and What the Ladybird Heard, with stunning illustrations from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner. A charming story about the power of friendship from a thrilling creative partnership, this beautiful book is perfect for reading together.
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The Thirteen Treasures - Harrison Michelle
The first instalment in the fairy-filled Thirteen Treasures trilogy, full of fairies, magic and pure adventure from Waterstones Children #39;s Book Prize winner Michelle Harrison. While visiting her grandmother #39;s manor house, an old photograph leads Tanya to an unsolved mystery. Fifty years ago, a girl vanished in the woods nearby – a girl Tanya #39;s grandmother will not speak of. Fabian, the caretaker #39;s son, is tormented by the girl #39;s disappearance. His grandfather was the last person to see her alive and has lived under suspicion ever since. Together, Tanya and Fabian decide to find the truth. But Tanya has her own secret: the ability to see fairies. And, after disturbing an intruder in the night, it emerges that someone else shares her gift. . . The manor #39;s sinister history is about to repeat itself. Can Tanya and Fabian solve the mystery before it #39;s too late? The perfect series for fans of Katherine Rundell and Sophie Anderson!Praise for Michelle Harrison: #39;Harrison has a knack for creating stories so engrossing you won’t notice when the sun begins to rise and you are still reading #39; Waterstones Books Quarterly #39;BRILLIANT #39; Emma Carroll, author of Letters From The Lighthouse, on A Pinch of Magic #39;Simply phenomenal! #39; Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs, on A Pinch of Magic #39;I was utterly captivated by the Widdershins sisters #39; Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy, on A Pinch of Magic ‘A fabulous magical adventure’ Sunday Express, on A Pinch of Magic ‘Fantasy and adventure appear on every page of this spellbinding tale’ Daily Mail, on A Pinch of Magic #39;The Thirteen Treasures boils with the kind of fairy that is far worse than Puck... what could be more cheering to curl up with. #39; Amanda Craig, The Times, on the Thirteen Treasures series #39;Flows with energy from page to page with a magical enchanting story which kept me gripped… it #39;s a little treasure and the first of many I hope. #39; Mr Ripley #39;s Enchanted Books, on the Thirteen Treasures series #39;This is an unmissable treat. Combining the faery of Spiderwick with a truly nail-biting thriller, this is first rate entertainment for children (and adults) #39; Books Monthly.co.uk, on the Thirteen Treasures series #39;The Thirteen Curses is so hard to put down it #39;s almost impossible #39; Wondrous Reads, on The Thirteen Curses
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The Vanishing Trick - Jenni Spangler
#39;A thrilling, original, evocative and eerie tale - I adored it!’ Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic #39;A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously Dickensian villain’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song #39;Ghosts, gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes: The Vanishing Trick is a dark and dazzling adventure’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse #39;A completely enthralling tale, oozing with atmosphere and originality’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper #39;s Island #39;Jenni Spangler is the next big voice in children’s magical history novels’ Lucy Powrie, author of The Paper Hearts Society #39;Deliciously dark and atmospheric … I couldn’t get enough #39; Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole An Elephant #39;A spectacular heart-stopping adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world #39; Tamsin Winter, author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe #39;An eventful gothic adventure full of secrets and surprises #39; Sunday Times Book of The Weekâ ‹Step into a world of secrets, folklore and illusions, where nothing is as it seems and magic is at play… Madame Augustina Pinchbeck, travels the country conjuring the spirits of dearly departed loved ones... for a price. Whilst her ability to contact ghosts is a game of smoke and mirrors, there is real magic behind her tricks too - if you know where to look. Through a magical trade, she persuades children to part with precious objects, promising to use her powers to help them. But Pinchbeck is a deceiver, instead turning their items into enchanted Cabinets that bind the children to her and into which she can vanish and summon them at will. When Pinchbeck captures orphan Leander, events are set into motion that see him and his new friends Charlotte and Felix, in a race against time to break Pinchbeck’s spell, before one of them vanishes forever…#TheVanishingTrickA historical adventure with a magical twist from an outstanding debut talent. Perfect for fans of Michelle Harrison, Sophie Anderson and Emma Carroll.
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The Sustainable School - Erica Fyvie
A look back in time helps a sixth-grade class envision a greener, more sustainable future.When construction at Birch Elementary uncovers a time capsule buried by the schoolâ ™s sixth-grade class in 1900 â “ the year the school was built! â “ Mr. Maronsâ ™s current sixth-grade class is fascinated to discover letters from the students among the artifacts inside. Each of the letters describes the marvels of innovation in the new building in one of four categories â “ electricity, plumbing, building or transportation. These letters inspire an intriguing science assignment for the students: Come up with a prediction, related to one of the categories, for how the school will become more energy efficient by 2100! Award-winning nonfiction author Erica Fyvie uses stories from the past to pique readersâ ™ interest in the importance of living sustainably. Her innovative cross-curricular approach combines science, technology and history, while also examining the human aspects of innovation. The four predictions presented by the students cover everything from new power sources and water conservation practices to energy-efficient construction and zero-fuel modes of transportation. Award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchieâ ™s comics-style illustrations, with sepia tones used for the scenes in 1900, provide a creative, engaging, highly visual way of exploring these topics. The book includes sidebars throughout that describe real-life examples of famous time capsules, plus tips on how to create a personal, family or classroom time capsule. A glossary, suggested resources and an index are also included.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess - Rick Riordan
THE ORIGINAL HERO. A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE.Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even death himself - so graduating high school should be a breeze, right?Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end.And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus don t do anything for free.To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest - pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while she s away over Halloween. They just need to follow her simple rules: Look after the pets like their lives depend on it (because they do) Don t touch anything - especially Hecate s magic potions! See points 1 and 2 But when Grover s curiosity gets the better of him, the trio find themselves with a giant goat, a destroyed house, and Hecate s (terrifying and potentially deadly) pets on the loose in New York City.Now the trio have twenty-four hours to find the pets and restore the mansion to order - or face the full fury of Hecate and her horrifying three-heads.
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Think Like a Freak: The Authors of Freakonomics Offer to Retrain Your Brain (0062295926)
Kniha - 268 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The FREAKANOMICS boys are back to take us behind the phenomenon and unveil the tools for thinking like a freak. With short, highly entertaining insights running the gamut from "The Upside of Quitting" to "How to Succeed-With No Talent," THINK LIKE A FREAK is poised to radically alter the way we think about all aspects of life on this planet. Now available as an A format paperback!
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A Boy, His Dog and the Sea - Anthony Browne
A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate, Anthony Browne.Danny isnâ ™t expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks itâ ™s boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about the hidden treasures of the seaside and the wonderful relationship between a boy and his dog.
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Ernest the Elephant - Anthony Browne
A poignant story about a baby elephant who gets lost in a mysterious jungle, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate.Ernest is a happy baby elephant. But when his curiosity gets the better of him and he leaves the rest of his herd to explore the alluring and dangerous jungle, he becomes very lost indeed. Amongst the undergrowth, he meets a rude gorilla, a weary lion, an impolite hippo and an uncaring crocodile. Will anyone help Ernest find his way out of the jungle and home to his mum? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about finding help in unexpected places.
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The Children of Castle Rock - Farrant Natasha
St Trinians and Lauren St John collide in this hilarious and thrilling bestselling adventure from Natasha Farrant!When Alice Mistlethwaite is shipped off to boarding school in Scotland itâ ™s nothing like she imagines. Run by the mysterious Major, there are no punishments and the students are more likely to be taught about body painting or extreme survival than maths or English!Then Aliceâ ™s dad goes missing and she must run away to find him. Can she persuade her new friends to help?So begins an epic quest across wild Scottish highlands and islands, where friendships will be made and broken, lies will be untangled and the children will face danger and excitement at every turn . . .Both hilarious and heartfelt, this is the classic adventure story brought bang up to date, and told in Natasha s inimitable voice. Thrilling adventure. The Times This wise and touching novel has originality and a fresh voice. Sunday Times A gripping adventure . . . I stayed up all night reading it! Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
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Victor, the Wolf with Worries - Rayner Catherine
A beautifully illustrated story with a gentle and encouraging message to help young children deal with their worries and anxieties â “ from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner.Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn t brave enough, that he isn t big enough and that he isn t fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels anxious about almost everything. But when Victor shares his concerns with his best friend Pablo, he starts to feel a bit better. And with Pablo s help, Victor learns even more ways to deal with those pesky worrying thoughts. And as the worries grow smaller, Victor feels a bit bigger, a bit braver, and bit fiercer inside!Victor, The Wolf With Worries is a comforting and reassuring tale that is especially helpful for little ones who have trouble talking about their feelings.
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Otto The Top Dog - Rayner Catherine
An adorable, humorous and beautifully illustrated tale of a kind-hearted sausage dog who just can t say no, from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner.
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Dear Cathy ... Love, Mary : The Year We Grew Up - Tender, Funny and Revealing Letters from 1980s Ireland - Conlon Catherine, Phelan Mary
Poignant, funny and highly readable. Would make a wonderful present. Sue Leonard, Examiner A real snapshot in time ...a celebration of female friendship ...fantastic - such a good read Irish Times Women s Podcast Engaging ...tender and true and spiced with wit and no little wisdom RTE Guide Heart-warming ...nostalgic ...the letters brim over with the kind of humour and honest reflection that only best friends exchange Irish Independent I highly recommend this unusual and fantastic book. It s a great trip down memory lane. Librarian Lavender Isn t it great, Cathy, being where we are (age-wise I mean)? I really enjoy being 18 cos you have a degree of independence and yet you can act the gom if you want cos we re not all growed up yet. I don t know if I agree about it being great being 18. I m kinda apprehensive, waiting for it all to come. I think 22-23 d be better. Then you d be sophisticated and knowledgeable ... It s the era of Dynasty, Murphy s Micro Quiz-M and MT-USA on the telly, Kajagoogoo, Culture Club and Chris de Burgh in the charts. And also a time of mass emigration and creeping social change. In 1983 in Carrick-on-Suir two 18-year-olds take tentative steps into the future: Cathy to become an au pair, Mary to study accountancy. For a year they exchange long gossipy letters. The letters are touching, funny, tender and gutsy. They show the girls growing pains as they make sense of their new lives, dream about finding love, and start to realise that the world is a more complex and challenging place than they had ever imagined. Most of all, Cathy and Mary s letters are filled with the eternal optimism and sense of wonderment of youth.
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Letters from Father Christmas - J. R. R. Tolkien, Baillie Tolkien
This edition of Tolkien s famous illustrated letters from Father Christmas to his children is presented in a new hardback edition. The perfect Christmas gift for Tolkien lovers of all ages. This classic festive book of Tolkien s amazing Father Christmas letters written to his children between the 1920s and the 1940s has been reworked into a new hardback edition to match other beloved Tolkien titles.It contains high-quality digital reproductions of his beautiful letters and pictures. My dear children, I am more shaky than usual this year. The North Polar Bear s fault.It was the biggest bang in the world, and the most monstrous firework there has ever been. It turned the North Pole black! Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J.R.R. Tolkien s children.Inside would be a letter in strange spidery handwriting and a beautiful coloured drawing or some sketches. The letters were from Father Christmas. They told wonderful tales of life at the North Pole:* How all the reindeer got loose and scattered presents all over the place* How the accident-prone Polar Bear climbed the North Pole and fell through the roof of Father Christmas s house into the dining-room* How he broke the Moon into four pieces and made the Man in it fall into the back garden* How there were wars with the troublesome horde of goblins who lived in the caves beneath the house! Sometimes the Polar Bear would scrawl a note, and sometimes Ilbereth the Elf would write in his elegant flowing script, adding yet more life and humour to the stories.From the first note to Tolkien s eldest son in 1920 to the final poignant letter to his daughter in 1943, this book collects all the remarkable letters and pictures in one enchanting edition. No reader, young or old, can fail to be charmed by the inventiveness of Tolkien s Letters from Father Christmas.
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The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh - Vincent van Gogh
A new selection of post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gough s letters, The Letters of Vincent van Gogh put a human face on one of the most haunting figures in modern Western culture. In this Penguin Classics edition, the letters are selected and edited by Ronald de Leeuw, and translated by Arnold Pomerans in Penguin Classics.Few artists letters are as self-revelatory as Vincent van Gogh s, and this selection, spanning his artistic career, sheds light on every facet of the life and work of this complex and tortured man. Engaging candidly and movingly with his religious struggles, his ill-fated search for love, his attacks of mental illness and his relation with his brother Theo, the letters contradict the popular myth of van Gogh as an anti-social madman and a martyr to art, showing instead a man of great emotional and spiritual depths. Above all, they stand as an intense personal narrative of artistic development and a unique account of the process of creation. The letters are linked by explanatory biographical passages, revealing van Gogh s inner journey as well as the outer facts of his life. This edition also includes the drawings that originally illustrated the letters.Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890) was born in Holland. In 1885 he painted his first masterpiece, The Potato Eaters, a haunting scene of domestic poverty. A year later he began studying in Paris, where he met Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Seurat, who became very important influences on his work. In 1888 he left Paris for the Provencal landscape at Arles, the subject of many of his best works, including Sunflowers.If you enjoyed The Letters of Vincent van Gogh, you might also like 100 Artists Manifestos, available in Penguin Modern Classics. If there was ever any doubt that Van Gogh s letters belong beside those great classics of artistic self-revelation, Cellini s autobiography and Delacroix s journal, this excellent new edition dispels it The Times
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The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien - J. R. R. Tolkien
The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the worldâ ™s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, was one of the most prolific letter-writers of this century. Over the years he wrote a mass of letters â “ to his publishers, to members of his family, to friends, and to fans of his books â “ which often reveal the inner workings of his mind, and which record the history of composition of his works and his reaction to subsequent events.A selection from Tolkien s correspondence, collected and edited by Tolkien s official biographer, Humphrey Carpenter, and assisted by Christopher Tolkien, was published in 1981. It presented, in Tolkien s own words, a highly detailed portrait of the man in his many aspects: storyteller, scholar, Catholic, parent, friend, and observer of the world around him.In this revised and expanded edition of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, it has been possible to go back to the editorsâ ™ original typescripts and notes, restoring more than 150 letters that were excised purely to achieve what was then deemed a â ˜publishable lengthâ ™, and present the book as originally intended.Enthusiasts for his writings will find much that is new, for the letters not only include fresh information about Middle-earth, such as Tolkienâ ™s own plot summary of the entirety of The Lord of the Rings and a vision for publishing his â ˜Tales of the Three Agesâ ™, but also many insights into the man and his world. In addition, this new selection will entertain anyone who appreciates the art of letter-writing, of which J.R.R. Tolkien was a master.
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The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien - J. R. R. Tolkien
The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the worldâ ™s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, was one of the most prolific letter-writers of this century. Over the years he wrote a mass of letters â “ to his publishers, to members of his family, to friends, and to fans of his books â “ which often reveal the inner workings of his mind, and which record the history of composition of his works and his reaction to subsequent events.A selection from Tolkien s correspondence, collected and edited by Tolkien s official biographer, Humphrey Carpenter, and assisted by Christopher Tolkien, was published in 1981. It presented, in Tolkien s own words, a highly detailed portrait of the man in his many aspects: storyteller, scholar, Catholic, parent, friend, and observer of the world around him.In this revised and expanded edition of The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, it has been possible to go back to the editorsâ ™ original typescripts and notes, restoring more than 150 letters that were excised purely to achieve what was then deemed a â ˜publishable lengthâ ™, and present the book as originally intended.Enthusiasts for his writings will find much that is new, for the letters not only include fresh information about Middle-earth, such as Tolkienâ ™s own plot summary of the entirety of The Lord of the Rings and a vision for publishing his â ˜Tales of the Three Agesâ ™, but also many insights into the man and his world. In addition, this new selection will entertain anyone who appreciates the art of letter-writing, of which J.R.R. Tolkien was a master.
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The Letters of the Younger Pliny - The Younger Pliny
Providing a series of fascinating views of Imperial Rome, The Letters of the Younger Pliny also offer one of the fullest self-portraits to survive from classical times. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with an introduction by Betty Radice.A prominent lawyer and administrator, Pliny was also a prolific letter-writer, who numbered among his correspondents such eminent figures as Tacitus, Suetonius and the Emperor Trajan, as well as a wide circle of friends and family. His lively and very personal letters address an astonishing range of topics, from a deeply moving account of his uncle s death in the eruption that engulfed Pompeii, to observations on the early Christians - a desperate sort of cult carried to extravagant lengths - from descriptions of everyday life in Rome, with its scandals and court cases, to Pliny s life in the country.Betty Radice s definitive edition was the forst complete modern translation of Pliny s letters. In her introduction she examines the shrewd, tolerant and occasionally pompous man who emerges from these letters. Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus (c. 61-113), better known as Pliny the Younger, and nephew of Pliny the Elder, was born in Como, Italy. Beginning his career at the bar when he was eighteen, Pliny managed to emerge unscathed from Domitian s reign of terror , even being appointed an official at the treasury. In 103 he was awarded a priesthood in recognition of his distinguished public service, and was prominent in several major prosecutions. His nine books of personal letters were selected by Pliny himself and published during his lifetime, while his official correspondence with Trajan was published as a tenth book after his death and contains a celebrated exchange of letters on the early Christians.If you enjoyed The Letters of the Younger Pliny, you might like Tacitus The Annals of Imperial Rome, also available in Penguin Classics.
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The Upside of Down - John D. Ulsh
The Upside of Down is a powerful true story of resilience, as John Ulsh recounts his journey from a catastrophic accident and a near-hopeless prognosis to overcoming immense physical and emotional challenges—offering readers an inspiring roadmap to rebuilding their lives, embracing adversity, and reclaiming their personal power.One December afternoon, John Ulsh and his family were laughing and looking forward to picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Then—impact. Metal twisted, glass shattered, and life as he knew it was torn apart. The next thing John remembers is waking up in a hospital bed from a coma. John and his family were hit head-on in a collision with a combined impact of 125 mph. Given less than a 3 percent chance of survival, he spent weeks in a coma, months in hospitals and rehabs, and years in recovery. With his body shattered, he endured more than forty-five surgeries, relentless pain, and a long road to rebuilding both his body and mind—refusing to let tragedy define him. The Upside of Down is more than a story of survival—it’s a roadmap for resilience. Through raw storytelling and actionable strategies, John shares the principles that helped him move beyond survival and rebuild his life. Readers will learn how to: - Understand the real source of your struggles—because the surface problem is rarely the true obstacle. - Create a written plan—a roadmap that keeps you moving forward even when motivation fades. - Take the first step—because change doesn’t happen until you do something about it. - Fall in love with the process—because real growth isn’t just about reaching the goal; it’s about who you become along the way. - Turn setbacks into stepping stones—by reframing challenges as opportunities for growth. - Build unshakable consistency—because success isn’t about motivation; it’s about showing up every day. - Surround themselves with the right people—because no one overcomes adversity alone. - Shift from external validation to personal fulfillment—because true success is measured by inner growth, not outside approval. This book will challenge you to confront what holds you back, inspire you to take action, and remind you that each day is a gift—don’t wait to live it.
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Letters for the Ages Winston Churchill - Sir Sir Winston S. Churchill
Here are some of the best of Churchillâ ™s letters, many of a more personal nature, written to a wide range of people, including his schoolmaster, his American grandmother and former President Eisenhower. Letters for the Ages concentrates on the more intimate words of Winston Churchill, seeking to show the private man behind the public figure and shine fresh light on Churchillâ ™s character and personality by capturing the drama, immediacy, storms, depressions, passions and challenges of his extraordinary career. These letters take us into his world and allow us to follow the changes in his motivations and beliefs as he navigates his 90 years. There are intimate letters to his parents, his teacher at Harrow, his wife Clementine, Prime Minister Asquith, Anthony Eden, President Roosevelt, Eamon De Valera and Charles De Gaulle. The letters are presented in chronological order, with a preface to each explaining the context, and they are accompanied throughout by facsimiles of said letters and photographs, offering the reader a sense of Churchill in his most private moments.
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Letters from Women Who Love Too Much - Robin Norwood
The internationally bestselling author Robin Norwood responds to letters from women who need advice and help in their recovery from addiction - whether drugs, alcohol or dangerous menIn her bestselling self-help book, Women Who Love Too Much, Robin Norwood revolutionised the way we look at love, with a compassionate, intimate book offering a detailed psychological recovery programme for women who love too much â “ women who are attracted to the wrong men, who neglect their own interests and friends and who are unable to leave tormented relationships for fear of being empty without him . It is a book that speaks to nearly every woman who has ever loved and lost.In this follow-up to her bestselling book, Robin Norwood presents selected letters from readers about their reactions to the book. Norwood, a Dallas therapist, responds to her correspondents with diagnoses of the maladies they describe. The book, a closer look at relationship addiction and recovery, is divided into 10 sections involving women who are battered, in therapy, addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, as well as to dangerous men. Although the letters are filled with pain, they also express hope for new beginnings, together with thanks from women who say they have learned that they are not alone in their suffering. The closing chapter is devoted to letters from men describing their own destructive relationships.
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Letters From Everest - George Mallory
â ˜An extraordinary treasure troveâ ™ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Malloryâ ™s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years since his disappearance, many words have been written about Mallory, but very little has ever been published of his own thoughts.Letters from Everest is an eye opening set of personal letters from Mallory to his family, collected and published for the first time by his great-nephew. In the letters, Mallory is completely open about his life, his climbing and especially the three Everest Expeditions he was a part of â “ 1921, 1922 and the last in 1924. His writing is full of extraordinary insights â “ most of which have never been published in any form. They are a unique collection â “ an actual reflection, possibly the one and only, of the thoughts of a climbing legend who walked into history a century ago.
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Letters from a Stoic - Seneca
Selected from the Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, Seneca s Letters from a Stoic are a set of essays in disguise from one of the most insightful philosophers of the Silver Age of Roman literature. This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Latin with an introduction by Robin Campbell.A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived in accordance with nature , Stoicism called for the restraint of animal instincts and the severing of emotional ties. These beliefs were formulated by the Athenian followers of Zeno in the fourth century BC, but it was in Seneca that the Stoics found their most eloquent advocate. Stoicism, as expressed in the Letters, helped ease pagan Rome s transition to Christianity, for it upholds upright ethical ideals and extols virtuous living, as well as expressing disgust for the harsh treatment of slaves and the inhumane slaughters witnessed in the Roman arenas. Seneca s major contribution to a seemingly unsympathetic creed was to transform it into a powerfully moving and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.Robin Campbell s lucid translation captures Seneca s humour and tautly aphoristic style. In his introduction, he discusses the tensions between Seneca s philosophy and his turbulent career as adviser to the tyrannical emperor Nero.Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c.4BC - AD65) was born in Spain but was raised according to the traditional values of the republic of Rome. In AD48 he became tutor to the future emperor Nero and became his principal civil advisor when he took power. His death was eventually ordered by Nero in AD65, but Seneca anticipated the emperor s decree and committed suicide.If you enjoyed Letters from a Stoic, you might like Marcus Aurelius s Meditations, also available in Penguin Classics.
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The Last Letters from Villa Clara - Sarah Steele
A well-written and fascinating narrative about love and loss, courage and betrayal, the past and secrets, art and reproductions Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This is certainly a wow of a read . . . interesting, insightful, suspenseful Reader review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐CAN THE SEARCH FOR A WARTIME SECRET UNLOCK HER FUTURE?1939. Europe is on the brink of change and in the fear and chaos of pre-war Italy, a painting disappears and is never seen again.1963. London is on the cusp of change in the swinging 60s. Nightclubs and exclusive parties are in their heyday, as are the art thieves of the East End underworld. But when a lowly boarding-house landlady attempts to take on the upper-crust establishment, and is accused of spying for the Russians, she can save only one thing - her reputation, or the love of her life.1989. Phoebe Cato is on the verge of losing everything she cares about: her labour of love, the struggling Cato Museum that houses Bruce Cato s collection of masterful reproductions, and worse than that, her beloved uncle Bruce himself. With only months to live, Phoebe may not be able to save Bruce s life, but little does she know that he had planned on saving hers all along.Following Bruce s final trail of clues, hidden in a series of paintings, Phoebe embarks on a journey to uncover a long-held family secret and a sweeping love story that encompassed the decades . . .The moving and captivating new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel sweeps us from an Italy simmering on the brink of war through to 1960s London at a time of shadows and Russian spies, taking us on an extraordinary journey of love, courage and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore.
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Letters From Everest - George Mallory
â ˜An extraordinary treasure troveâ ™ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Malloryâ ™s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years since his disappearance, many words have been written about Mallory, but very little has ever been published of his own thoughts.Letters from Everest is an eye opening set of personal letters from Mallory to his family, collected and published for the first time by his great-nephew. In the letters, Mallory is completely open about his life, his climbing and especially the three Everest Expeditions he was a part of â “ 1921, 1922 and the last in 1924. His writing is full of extraordinary insights â “ most of which have never been published in any form. They are a unique collection â “ an actual reflection, possibly the one and only, of the thoughts of a climbing legend who walked into history a century ago.
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Letters for the Ages Great Musicians
A collection of letters written through the ages from musicians of all genres, from Mozart to Elton John.For tens of thousands of years, across various civilisations, our species has been creating music. But what is behind the human fascination with music? This new volume in the Letters for the Ages series explores that question through the personal correspondence of historyâ ™s most brilliant musical talent, ranging from Hildegaard of Bingen to Amy Winehouse.Spanning from the 12th to the 21st centuries, the letters assembled in this collection combine to delve into musiciansâ ™ personal relationship with music and the creative process behind their greatest works of art. Witness your musical idols, warm-hearted and compassionate, arrogant and angry, insecure and egocentric, defeated and morose. The letters give a rare insight into the innermost thoughts of these great musicians who have created some of the most recognisable and beautiful music ever heard. But despite the mass of talent within these pages, these letters also provide the realisation that even the most extraordinary music has been created by normal people with everyday worries and preoccupations.
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The Light in Everything - Katya Balen
_______________ Original, compulsive, uplifting: this is another triumph for Balen - Alex O Connell, The Times Children s Book of the Week Balen s best book yet: ambitious, funny, spirited, moving, heartfelt and bold all at once. She s a force to be reckoned with - Ross Montgomery_______________From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022, comes a life-affirming story about blended families and learning to find room in your heart for new life and new love.Tom is still quiet and timid, even though his dad has been gone for nearly two years now. Zofia has a raging storm that makes her want to fight the whole world until she gets what she wants. And what she wants is for scaredy-cat Tom to get out of her life. Tom hates loud, unpredictable Zofia just as much, but heâ ™s moving into Zofiaâ ™s house. Because his mum and Zofiaâ ™s dad are in love â ¦ and theyâ ™re having a baby. Tom and Zofia both wish the stupid baby had never happened. But then Tomâ ™s mum gets ill, and it begins to look horribly like their wish might come true â ¦ A story of learning to trust, trying to let go and diving into the unknown with hope in your heart, with a stunning cover illustrated by CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Sydney Smith._______________
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The Appletree Animal Agency - Katya Balen
The joyful first book in a heart-warming and cosy animal rescue series from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith, for readers who love animals and all things vets. Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith. The Times, The 20 Best Children s Books of 2025When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn t believe Mattie is responsible enough to look after a puppy. She finds the next best thing when she and her friend Zoë start helping the new vet and animal rescuer, Dr Polly. Mattie still may not have a pet of her own, but she has amazing adventures rescuing a runaway ferret, trying to stop a greedy goat from eating everything in the garden and looking after an adorable puppy with a hurt paw. But as the animal rescue gets more and more crowded, Mattie, Zoë and the vet s son, Casper, realize that they need to do something more. Can they help the animals find their forever homes?Set in the cosy village of Mossdale in the lead up to their village fête, this uplifting animal and friendship story is the perfect gift for readers age 6, 7, 8 and 9. And don t miss the friends next snowy adventure as they try to help a cheeky puppy at Christmas in The Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos! Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both. Daily Mail
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Letters from a Seducer - Hilda Hilst
A grand, perturbing erotic novel in which the wealthy, amoral Karl records his sexual life and search for meaning in letters with a surprising legacy“Maybe all women wonder what men would be like without their posturing, but it seems to me Hilst had more than an inkling...” – Dodie BellamyThis epistolary novel tells the story of Karl, a wealthy, amoral and erudite man who records his daily life in a series of 20 letters to his sister Cordelia. She is cloistered and chaste, but the letters are wildly promiscuous – not just in their explicit sexual content, which have earned the novel the epithet ‘pornographic’, but in their form. Ranging in style and register from modernist fragments worthy of James Joyce and Samuel Beckett, to letters that could have been penned by Enlightenment libertines like Choderlos de Laclos and the Marquis de Sade, the letters make up a polyphonic text that pushes the boundaries both of fiction and of decency.The novel – a standalone masterpiece which originally appeared as part of a Brazilian tetralogy – changes form again partway through, when the indigent poet Stamatius finds Karl’s record of his erotic adventures in a trash can, and begins to write stories based on what he reads, and then to break down those stories into even briefer fragments. Karl’s letters inspire Stamatius’ writing, and their narratives and identities become ever more fragmented, until we begin to doubt whether they are truly separate people. What unites them is an abundantly lewd imagination and a fantastically creative relationship to the greatest seducer of all: language.
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Letters from Strangers - Susan Walter
From the creator of the 2017 film All I Wish comes the heartbreaking story of two strangers searching for the truth about their families—and discovering a secret that will change their lives forever.Jane’s father is far from perfect. But his sudden death brings crushing grief. As Jane grapples with her pain, life delivers another blow: a stack of letters pointing to a secret life. A life her father shared with another woman…possibly pregnant with his child.Across the country, sixteen-year-old Adam is self-destructing. His adoptive parents never intended to show him the unsigned letters from his birth mother, but he is desperate for answers, even if they hurt.Jane and Adam are on a collision course, but not for the reasons we might suspect. Because the letters do not tell the whole story. What is true is that Adam and Jane are both looking for a woman who does not want to be found.A family saga spanning two decades, this emotional story explores how good things can grow from the ashes of old scars.
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Bones of the Lost - Kathy Reichs
___________________________________ A gripping Temperance Brennan novel from world-class forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, the international no. 1 bestselling crime thriller writer and the inspiration behind the hit TV series Bones.The body of a teenage girl is discovered along a desolate highway on the outskirts of Charlotte. Inside her purse is the ID card of a local businessman who died in a fire months earlier. Who was the girl? And was she murdered?Dr Temperance Brennan, Forensic Anthropologist, must find the answers. She soon learns that a Gulf War veteran stands accused of smuggling artefacts into the country. Could there be a connection between the two cases? Convinced that the girlâ ™s death was no accident, Tempe soon finds herself at the centre of a conspiracy that extends from South America to Afghanistan. But to find justice for the dead, she must be more courageous - and take more extreme action - than ever before.___________________________________ Dr Kathy Reichs is a professional forensic anthropologist. She has worked for decades with chief medical examiners, the FBI, and even a United Nations Tribunal on Genocide. However, she is best known for her internationally bestselling Temperance Brennan novels, which draw on her remarkable experience to create the most vividly authentic, true-to-life crime thrillers on the market and which are the inspiration for the hit TV series Bones. ___________________________________ Many of the world s greatest thriller writers are huge fans of her work: Kathy Reichs writes smart â “ no, make that brilliant â “ mysteries that are as realistic as nonfiction and as fast-paced as the best thrillers about Jack Reacher, or Alex Cross. JAMES PATTERSON One of my favourite writers. KARIN SLAUGHTER I love Kathy Reichs? â “ always scary, always suspenseful, and I always learn something. LEE CHILD Nobody does forensics thrillers like Kathy Reichs. Sheâ ™s the real deal. DAVID BALDACCI Each book in Kathy Reichsâ ™s fantastic Temperance Brennan series is better than the last. Theyâ ™re filled with riveting twists and turns â “ and no matter how many books she writes, I just canâ ™t get enough! LISA SCOTTOLINE Nobody writes a more imaginative thriller than Kathy Reichs. CLIVE CUSSLER
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