light through the vines fiona valpy
Light Through the Vines - Fiona Valpy
In this tale of fresh starts in the Escape to France collection from bestselling author Fiona Valpy, Gina has lost everything. Can a crumbling old cottage offer her a new life, new love—and new hope?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Love, this edition of Light Through the Vines includes editorial revisions.Gina’s London life lies in tatters: she has lost her father, her steady job as a wine buyer and her suave but unfaithful boyfriend. When she also suffers the loss of her beloved aunt, a silver lining dawns in the shape of an unexpected legacy: Aunt Liz has left Gina her beautiful, if slightly ramshackle, house in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. With nothing left to lose, Gina takes a chance on a fresh start.Throwing herself into her new life in the beautiful French countryside, Gina discovers the warmth of a close-knit—sometimes too close-knit—rural community and the exhausting exhilaration of the grape harvest under the late-summer sun. But just as she is beginning to feel like she belongs in her crumbling but charming home, she uncovers a long-hidden secret that makes her question the one person she used to trust the most. While she’s worrying that this is a sign to pack her bags and run, a storm blows a hole in the roof, and Gina finds herself with nowhere else to turn except her neighbour’s capable son for help.Before long Gina finds herself admiring handsome Cédric for more than just his stonemasonry skills…But everyone she’s ever held dear has left her or betrayed her. And as the grapes ripen on the vine, can Gina find her way to forgiveness, and could it finally be time for her to open her heart to love again?
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The Dark of the Moon - Fiona Valpy
From the bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift comes an unforgettable story of wartime courage, enduring love, and a decades-long search for the truth... In 1943, Philly Delaney would do anything to help win the war. As one of the brave "Attagirls" ferrying military aircraft across Britain, she never expected to fall in love with Ben, a dashing Spitfire pilot. But their whirlwind romance is interrupted when her talent for solving cryptic crosswords leads her to Bletchley Park's legendary codebreakers. Soon, Philly's skills make her the perfect candidate for a perilous mission into Nazi-occupied France. But when Ben's plane vanishes during a similar covert flight, her world shatters. Despite searching for decades, she's never discovered what happened to the only man she ever loved. Now in her nineties and staying on the beautiful Île de Ré, Philly has all but given up hope. But in young Finn, her hosts' mathematically brilliant but struggling son, she finds an unexpected ally. As she shares her extraordinary story, they discover that some lost things are waiting to be found – and that love's power to heal never dims with time. A wonderfully immersive, atmospheric and moving story of wartime resilience, hope, loss—and the enduring power of love.
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The Curse of the Mistwraith - Wurts Janny
The stunning first volume in Janny Wurts’s epic tale of two half-brothers cursed to life-long enmity, now re-released with a striking new cover. Let each who reads determine the good and the evil for himself Athera is besieged by the Mistwraith, which blights the land and dims the mysteries guarded by the last fugitives of the old bloodlines. But from a prophecy springs hope: the gifts of two brothers – one dark, one fair, raised on opposite sides of a relentless war – when paired may challenge the Mistwraith’s invasion, though at brutal cost…Arithon, Master of Shadow, musician and mage, commands the power of illusion and darkness.Taken prisoner in battle, his fate falls to his half-brother, Prince Lysaer – a man endowed with the gift of light through the mother they share. Lysaer is the legitimate son of a king who was betrayed by his queen’s choice to father Arithon by his mortal enemy but that does not save him:Vengeful fury drives the king to banish both Lysaer and Arithon from the world they know to the troubled realms of Athera beyond the Worldsend Gate. The two exiles are thrown together by hatred and spilled blood – then bound by destiny to champion Athera’s sundered heritage.The highest stakes ride the backlash of their conflict – they must reforge their adverse ideals into balance, or destroy the etheric grace of a culture all but lost to antiquity. A subtle and intricate tale of morality and difference, justice versus compassion, told with epic scope and real magic, Curse of the Mistwraith remains a modern classic of the fantasy genre.
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Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field (0553345397)
Kniha - autor Barbara Ann Brennan, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná With the clarity of a physicist and the compassion of a gifted healer with fifteen years of professional experience observing 5,000 clients and students, Barbara Ann Brennan presents the first in-depth study of the human energy field for people who seek happiness, health and their full potential. Our physical bodies exist within a larger "body," a human energy field or aura, which is the vehicle through which we create our experience of reality, including health and illness. It is through this energy field that we have the power to heal ourselves. This energy body -- only recently verified by scientists, but long known to healers and mystics -- is the starting point of all illness. Here, our most powerful and profound human interactions take place, the precursor and healer of all physiological and emotional disturbances. "Hands of Light is your guide to a new wholeness. It...
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The Cypress Maze - Fiona Valpy
In this haunting tale from the bestselling author of The Storyteller of Casablanca, Beatrice kept a wartime secret to protect the innocent. Now, could telling it set her free?Tuscany, 1943. Stranded in war-ravaged Italy, Beatrice’s dream of an escapist year teaching English is shattered. Granted shelter at the Villa delle Colombe, she seeks refuge in Francesca and Edoardo’s beautiful walled garden, hidden from the outside world, with an elaborate cypress maze at its heart.But Beatrice is not the only one seeking an escape here. Francesca has brought children to the safety of the house, as well as other adults, all of them seeking sanctuary on the estate with its mysterious maze. As the war closes in, the residents are forced to witness—and do—unthinkable things…2015. Tess arrives at the villa raw from the agonising loss of her husband. Beatrice, now custodian, guides her to the solace of its gardens, where Tess begins to heal. But all hope of peace is shattered by the arrival of Marco, the estate’s absent owner, who wants nothing more than to hand it over to developers.Distraught, Beatrice realises she must finally reveal the villa’s painful past if she wants to save it. As the extraordinary story unfolds, Tess realises that Villa delle Colombe is not just a refuge, but a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. Can she convince Marco to give it a new lease of life—and find a way back to happiness herself?
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The Sky Beneath Us - Fiona Valpy
An inspiring, uplifting story of love and loss, courage and adventure, from the bestselling author of The Skylark’s Secret.1927. Violet Mackenzie-Grant is embarking on her dream of studying at the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women. She doesn’t yet know that it’s a journey that will take her to Kathmandu and beyond, deep into captivating landscapes and cultures that are worlds away from everything and everyone she’s left behind in Scotland.2020. Daisy Laverock has dreamed of retracing the footsteps of her great-great-aunt Violet ever since discovering her long-lost journals, whose accounts of plant hunting in the 1930s inspired Daisy’s own career. Divorced, and facing an empty nest, Daisy decides to embark on the trip of a lifetime. She arrives in Nepal, ready to start trekking in the shadow of Everest. But fate, and the pandemic, have other plans.Stranded and alone, Daisy must fall back on the kindness of strangers, taking inspiration from Violet’s determination and resilience to keep going in the darkest of times. As she gradually pieces together the fragments of Violet’s story and uncovers long-held secrets, can Daisy finally reveal a path forward to her own future?
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The Haven - Fiona Neill
''A brilliant character led thriller that explores universal issues'' Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of The Family Upstairs''A smart, fierce thriller about an unravelling family, a corrupted utopia, and the wild hearts of teenage girls. I couldn''t look away’ Lauren Beukes, internationally bestselling author of The Shining Girls---Sixteen year old Cass Sawyer wakes up in the woods with a head injury.She has no recollection of what happened.But she recognises where she is. The Haven. The idyllic, off-grid retreat her parents claimed would heal their broken family.As Cass searches the now deserted buildings, memories begin to trickle through.Her father’s erratic behaviour. Her mother’s pleas that they go back to town. The Haven’s charismatic, free-spirited leader. The strange girls that hang on his every word.And a nagging feeling: that Cass has done something terribly wrong.What happened at The Haven? Where is Cass’s family?And will they ever escape?---''The Haven is a taut and propulsive story of a family in crisis, a shattering of innocence, and a savage fight for survival. I couldn’t put it down Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Perry ‘Wow – what a book. I could not put it down’ READER REVIEW Praise for Fiona Neill''No one writes about modern family with more truth and authenticity than Fiona Neill’ Lisa Jewell‘Neill has a trained eye for the pressures and poignancies of modern family life’ The Guardian''Incisive, smart and at times darkly funny'' Gillian McAllister‘Neill is brilliant at capturing the wrong turns people make and the consequences that follow’ Stylist
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The Widow - Fiona Barton
THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''If you liked GONE GIRL and THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, you might want to pick up THE WIDOW by Fiona Barton. Engrossing. Suspenseful'' Stephen KingWe''ve all seen him: the man - the monster - staring from the front page of every newspaper, accused of a terrible crime.But what about her: the woman who grips his arm on the courtroom stairs - the wife who stands by him?Jean Taylor''s life was blissfully ordinary. Nice house, nice husband. Glen was all she''d ever wanted: her Prince Charming.Until he became that man accused, that monster on the front page. Jean was married to a man everyone thought capable of unimaginable evil.But now Glen is dead and she''s alone for the first time, free to tell her story on her own terms.Jean Taylor is going to tell us what she knows.***** ''The book really got under my skin and had me turning pages at a rate of knots, unable to tear myself away.''***** ''An utterly addictive read that I couldn''t put down.''***** ''Clever twists and turns . . . kept me on my toes until the end.''Read Fiona Barton''s other tantalising thrillers: THE CHILD, THE SUSPECT and LOCAL GONE MISSING - out now.
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The Suspect - Fiona Barton
WHAT IF IT WAS SOMEONE YOU KNEW?''Utterly engrossing . . . I lived inside this book for two days - and I''m still thinking about it. Superb!'' Shari Lapena, bestselling author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR''Intelligent, insightful and compelling. A clever, twisting whodunnit that delivers an emotional punch. I loved it.'' C L Taylor____________________''The police belonged to another world - the world they saw on the television or in the papers. Not theirs.''When two eighteen-year-old girls go missing on their gap year in Thailand, their families are thrust into the international spotlight: desperate, bereft and frantic with worry. Journalist Kate Waters always does everything she can to be first to the story, first with the exclusive, first to discover the truth - and this time is no exception. But she can''t help but think of her own son, who she hasn''t seen in two years, since he left home to go travelling. This time it''s personal.And as the case of the missing girls unfolds, they will all find that even this far away, danger can lie closer to home than you might think . . .____________________WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING: ''Perfectly pitched . . . will have you racing to the denouement.'' Cara Hunter, bestselling author of CLOSE TO HOME and IN THE DARK''A fast-paced whodunnit with heart, characters I feel I know and a deliciously dark twist. Superb writing, often blackly funny, and a scene that made me cry into my pillow.'' Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUTH''Fiona Barton is perceptive, empathetic and a talented writer'' Daily Express____________________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:''Really is unputdownable'' *****''I was gripped from the first page'' *****''Drew me in right from the start'' *****''The Suspect blew me away'' *****''I will be recommending this book to all my friends'' *****''The best book I have read in ages'' *****''Enthralling and full of suspense and twists'' *****____________________Read Fiona Barton''s other tantalising thrillers: THE WIDOW and THE CHILD - out now. New for 2022: tense, compelling standout thriller LOCAL GONE MISSING ***Available to pre-order***
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Into the Dark - Fiona Cummins
Shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year 2023Into the Dark is the gripping crime thriller from Fiona Cummins about revenge, greed, ambition and the true cost of friendship.‘Complex. Inventive. Twisting. Unsettling’ – Sarah Vaughan, bestselling author of Anatomy of a ScandalThe Place: Seawings, a beautiful art deco home overlooking the sweep of the bay in Midtown-on-Sea.The Crime: The gilded Holden family – Piper and Gray and their two teenage children – have vanished from the house without a trace.The Detective: DS Saul Anguish, brilliant but with a dark past, treads the narrow line between light and shade.One late autumn morning, Piper’s best friend arrives at Seawings to discover an eerie scene – the radio is playing, phones are charging on the worktop, the cars are in the garage. But the house is deserted.In fifteen-year-old Riva Holden’s bedroom, scrawled across the mirror in blood, are three words:MakeThemStop.What happens next?
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In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein - Fiona Sampson
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SLIGHTLY FOXED BEST FIRST BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2018''If we get another literary biography in 2018 as astute and feelingful as this one, we shall be lucky.'' - John Carey, Sunday TimesMary Shelley was brought up by her father in a house filled with radical thinkers, poets, philosophers and writers of the day. Aged sixteen, she eloped with Percy Bysshe Shelley, embarking on a relationship that was lived on the move across Britain and Europe, as she coped with debt, infidelity and the deaths of three children, before early widowhood changed her life forever. Most astonishingly, it was while she was still a teenager that Mary composed her canonical novel Frankenstein, creating two of our most enduring archetypes today. The life story is well-known. But who was the woman who lived it? She''s left plenty of evidence, and in this fascinating dialogue with the past, Fiona Sampson sifts through letters, diaries and records to find the real woman behind the story. She uncovers a complex, generous character - friend, intellectual, lover and mother - trying to fulfil her own passionate commitment to writing at a time when to be a woman writer was an extraordinary and costly anomaly.Published for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein, this is a major new work of biography by a prize-winning writer and poet.
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The Child - Fiona Barton
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, AND RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK''Clever and compelling. You''ll love THE CHILD'' Clare Mackintosh, author of LET ME LIE********When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers it''s impossible to ignore.For one woman, it''s a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her.For another, it reveals the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered.And for the third, a journalist, it''s the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth.The Child''s story will be told.********''An engrossing, irresistible story about the coming to light of a long-buried secret. An absolutely fabulous read - I loved it!'' Shari Lapena, author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR''Tense, tantalising and ultimately very satisfying . . . definitely one of the year''s must-reads'' Lee ChildRead Fiona Barton''s other tantalising thrillers: THE WIDOW, THE SUSPECT and LOCAL GONE MISSING. COMING SOON: the brand new compelling standout thriller TALKING TO STRANGERS is available to pre-order now.
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Krajčírkin dar - Fiona Valpy
Strhujúci príbeh troch mladých žien v Paríži počas nemeckej okupácie, živý a realistický obraz vojnou zmietaného mesta, priateľstva až za hrob a neochvejnej túžby prežiť.Paríž v roku 1940. Tri mladé krajčírky zamestnané v známom salóne sa usilujú vyrovnať so životom v obsadenom meste. Každá sa o to pokúša iným spôsobom a každá z nich skrýva tajomstvo. Mireille, ktorej rodinu poznačila vojna, sa pridá k hnutiu odboja, Claire sa zapletie s nemeckým dôstojníkom a Vivienne robí všetko pre to, aby svoje tajomstvo uchránila aj pred kamarátkami.Paríž v roku 2017. Do mesta prichádza Clairina vnučka Harriet žijúca v Anglicku, pretože sa rozhodla pátrať po svojich koreňoch. Zamestná sa v tom istom podniku na rue Cardinale ako kedysi jej babička. Pomaly odhaľuje rodinnú históriu, temnejšiu a bolestnejšiu, než čakala. Autorka spojila osudy troch mladých talentovaných dievčat pracujúcich v módnom priemysle a opisuje ich odhodlanie bojovať v jednom z najhorších období v histórii Európy za spravodlivosť, v ktorú skutočne veria. Čitateľov hlboko zasiahne opis hrôz, aké zažívali väzenkyne v pracovných táboroch. Kladie si otázku, ako je možné, že zlo jedného človeka nakazilo tisícky ľudí ukrutnou brutalitou a zbavilo ich ľudskosti.Fiona Valpyová utkala zložitú tapisériu dobra a zla, lásky a nenávisti, krásy a obludnosti, ktorá nás dojíma výstižným zachytením ľudskej slabosti a zraniteľnosti, vyváženej nesmiernou odvahou, lojalitou a nezlomnosťou.
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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Summer Vibes - EDT 100 ml
Toaletní voda pro ženy Light Blue Summer Vibes je vzrušující nová varianta klasické vůně Light Blue od značky Dolce & Gabbana. Tato vůně zachycuje sen o romantickém výletu na Capri. Ikonická světle modrá vůně vás zaujme svěžím tónem kalábrijského bergamotu, sladkostí šťavnaté broskve a jemným dotekem dřevitých tónů. Light Blue Summer Vibes je navržena tak, aby vyjadřovala radost - z léta, svobody a krásy moře. Vůně je oslavou nezapomenutelných letních zážitků plných svobody, svěžesti a radosti. Light Blue Summer Vibes přináší do vašeho života osvěžující vlnu energie a uvolnění, která vám připomene slunečné dny na pláži a příjemné večery strávené s blízkými přáteli. Vůni vytvořil Olivier Cresp v roce 2023.
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The Neighbour - Fiona Cummins
The perfect neighbourhood or the perfect lie? For fans of The Couple Next Door, The Neighbour is a twisting thriller about a leafy suburb with a deadly secret, by rising star of crime fiction Fiona Cummins.
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Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Summer Vibes Pour Homme - EDT 125 ml
Toaletní voda pro muže Light Blue Summer Vibes Pour Homme od značky Dolce & Gabbana zachycuje sen o romantickém výletu na Capri. Ikonická světle modrá vůně vás zaujme svěžím tónem sicilského citronu, zemitými akordy cypřiše a hřejivým dotekem ambrového dřeva. Light Blue Summer Vibes Pour Homme je navržena tak, aby vyjadřovala radost - z léta, svobody a krásy moře. Vůně je oslavou nezapomenutelných letních zážitků plných svobody, svěžesti a radosti. Light Blue Summer Vibes Pour Homme přináší do vašeho života osvěžující vlnu energie a uvolnění, která vám připomene slunečné dny na pláži a příjemné večery strávené s blízkými přáteli. Vůni vytvořil Olivier Cresp v roce 2023.
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Let In the Light - Proverbs 31 Ministries
Do you need light for your path and hope for the dark times? No matter what you face today, it''s possible to encounter the power of God''s light even in dark and difficult seasons. From the Proverbs 31 Ministry team, including Joel Mudamalle, Alicia Britt Chole, and Asheritah Ciuciu (and many more!) comes Let In the Light: 50 Devotions to Confidently Know God is Good and Guiding Your Steps, a devotional to lead you into the light of God''s Word and presence.Friend, we were never meant to walk in darkness. But no matter how dark the world seems, the good news is that even in the darkest places, God still pursues us. There is no place too dark, because wherever God is, light is there too. And you can be sure there will be enough light for your next step.This timeless message offers profound insights into the eternal light that shines in our darkness. In this beautiful, full-color devotional, rich with light imagery, you will find:An encouraging foreword from Lysa TerKeurst where she shares that it is possible to encounter God''s light, even when life feels shrouded in darknessA relevant Bible verse for every entryDevotions from Proverbs 31 writers, including bestselling authors such as Joel Mudamalle, Alicia Britt Chole, Asheritah Ciuciu, and moreBible teaching that leads you from creation to the arrival of Jesus, the Light of the World, and to our hope eternal where there will be no darknessA practical and relevant message to help you cling to God''s Word and step into the light When you have walked in dark places for a long time, it can seem that day will never come. But God has promised that He will not abandon His people. Though we may not see clearly now, God will lead us in new ways, on paths we haven''t been before, making rough places level and dark places light. This book makes a wonderful gift for anyone who is:Seeking a closer walk with Jesus and encouragement to spend more time with God’s WordFacing a dark or difficult situation that needs hopeDiving deeper into the biblical passages of light, doing a study for advent or lent, or studying with a group of friendsSearching for daily reminders that God has ultimately defeated darkness and that we can live in the light of eternal redemption and be a light to those around us Whatever you''re facing today, Let In the Light reminds us that Jesus is the light, and in Him, darkness will be defeated.
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Skřivánek zpívá dál - Fiona Valpy
Dvakrát se odlehlá horská vesnice Aultbea u skotského zálivu Loch Ewe stává místem, v němž se odehrává děj našeho příběhu. Za druhé světové války se toto ospalé hnízdo stalo místem, odkud byly vypravovány námořní konvoje na sebevražedné plavby ledovým oceánem na východ. A právě tehdy se zde propletly osudy Aleka, syna místního šlechtice, a Flory, dcery hajného. Lásce, jež se mezi nimi rozhořela, nebylo dovoleno vzplanout naplno – kvůli malosti místa, kde žili, a… kvůli válce. O mnoho desítek let později se do vesnice vrací Flořina dcera Lexie, aby odhalila všechna tajemství z oněch dávných let.
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The Light Room - Kate Zambreno
'Kate Zambreno has invented a new form. It is a kind of absolute present, real life captured in closeup' Annie Ernaux, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 'The Light Room is both a gift and a beacon' Sinead Gleeson, author of Constellations'Kate Zambreno has performed a miracle, capturing real, lived time from within the exhaustion of pandemic-era parenthood. The Light Room reminded me of that fundamental magic of writing - that the details of another person's life, so precisely and honestly rendered, can instantly loosen the edges of your own life and make you feel less alone' Jenny Odell, bestselling author of How to Do NothingIn The Light Room, Zambreno offers her most profound and affecting work yet: a candid chronicle of life as a mother of two young daughters in a moment of profound uncertainty about public health, climate change, and the future we can expect for our children. Moving through the seasons, returning often to parks and green spaces, Zambreno captures the isolation and exhaustion of being home with a baby and a small child, but also small and transcendent moments of beauty and joy. Inspired by writers and artists ranging from Natalia Ginzburg to Joseph Cornell, Yuko Tsushima to Bernadette Mayer, Etel Adnan to David Wojnarowicz, The Light Room represents an impassioned appreciation of community and the commons, and an ecstatic engagement with the living world. How will our memories, and our children's, be affected by this time of profound disconnection? What does it mean to bring new life, and new work, into this moment of precarity and crisis? In The Light Room, Kate Zambreno offers a vision of how to live in ways that move away from disenchantment, and toward light and possibility.
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Sato the Rabbit, Morning Light - Yuki Ainoya
Follow along on Sato the Rabbit’s wondrous adventures with light, in this fourth installment of the popular series from Japan!A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2025!A Horn Book Fanfare Best Picture Book of 2025! Every morning, Sato the Rabbit opens his eyes to the soft light of day, ready to embrace all that the universe has in store for him. One day, the bright morning light that peeks out from his curtains becomes a bar that transports him to a forest, where he gathers dappled sunlight into a warm fire and sets the night dew aglow. Another day, Sato wakes up to find his room transformed into a lighthouse floating on the big, wide ocean, where he scoops up the light that comes through the colorful glass windows to create a special signal that ushers in fish and seabirds bearing wonderful treats. The fourth in the Sato the Rabbit series, this is a charming picture book for all those who imagine and play and dream, who find magic in the everyday, and who open themselves up to wonder. The Sato the Rabbit books:Sato the RabbitSato the Rabbit, The MoonSato the Rabbit, A Sea of TimeSato the Rabbit, Morning Light
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Country Secrets - Fiona Walker
Can you ever have a second chance at first love?When Ronnie Percy''s gorgeous on-off lover Blair is forced to deep-freeze their affair for the sake of his sick wife, she''s delighted to be distracted by charismatic neighbour, Kit Donne, and – more surprisingly – finds herself drawn into a fight for the future of the village. But then the return of someone from her distant past threatens to expose long-buried secrets.Meanwhile daughter Pax – already besieged by her controlling estranged husband – has started to suspect that new beau ''the horsemaker'' Luca still loves somebody else. The last shoulder on earth she should cry on is Bay Austen''s, but his marriage is crumbling and he''s lost none of his dangerous charm. Moreover, Bay knows the way to her heart is through her horses...Old friendships, new loves, jealousies, gossip and beautiful horses – these are the classic ingredients for Fiona Walker''s latest gripping, sexy novel, set in the Cotswold village of Compton Magna and laced with her trademark humour.***Readers LOVE Country Secrets:''The array of interesting characters, the clever humour, the way Fiona builds up situations and relationships, and the way she conjures up the word of the book for the reader, make it just such a fun and enjoyable read.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*''I didn’t want this book to end, but actually it was a perfect satisfying ending all round... I’m off to start the first book again.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*''Fiona Walker at her absolute best - a gripping, sexy romp of a read filled with friendship, drama, love and laughter.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*''This is such fun. Fiona''s books always cheer me up. Full of loveable characters, including the horses, a great setting and riotous humour, my only criticism is that I didn''t want it to end.'' - Amazon reviewer, 5*
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Light on the Mahabharata - Nicholas Sutton
In this in-depth, engaging guide to the Mahabharata, Hindu Studies scholar Nicholas Sutton explores the central messages of the work’s core narratives and passages of instruction, demonstrating how the questions the text poses are as relevant today as they were to those who composed this mighty treatise on human existence.The Mahabharata is a truly vast work of early Sanskrit literature that reflects on a wide range of issues which have concerned people throughout different epochs. Within the context of Indian culture, the significance of the Mahabharata cannot be overstated, as its themes, characters, narratives, and preoccupations have reverberated across the region for centuries. It is well-known that the whole of the epic is structured around a central narrative that tells of an ancient conflict between two branches of the same royal house, the Pandavas and Kauravas. Yet it is also a clearly didactic work that addresses the fundamental meaning of human existence. In Light on the Mahabharata: A Guide to India’s Great Epic, Nicholas Sutton examines the multi-faceted manner in which the Mahabharata does this, elucidating the diverse and multi-layered answers the text offers to the many questions it raises. Sutton’s book explores why the main characters behave in the manner that they do, the vision of life that motivates them, and the extent to which they are able to prioritise enlightened wisdom over narrow self-interest. Unravelling the Sanskrit epic’s myriad lines of reflection, Light on the Mahabharata demonstrates that the questions the work poses and the range of answers it suggests are as relevant in the present day as they were in remote antiquity. OXFORD CENTRE SERIES: The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Publishing Series offers authoritative yet accessible introductions to a wide range of subjects in Hindu Studies. Each book in the series aims to present its subject matter in a form that is engaging and readily comprehensible to persons of all backgrounds – academic or otherwise – without compromising scholarly rigour. The series thus bridges the divide between academic and popular writing by preserving and utilising the best elements of both. Other books in the series include The Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and Study Guide; The Hindu Temple and Its Sacred Landscape; and Women in the Hindu World. EXPERT AUTHOR: Nicholas Sutton has spent the four decades studying, teaching, and writing on the Mahabharata. Sutton is the Director of the Continuing Education Department of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, an academy for the study of Hindu cultures, societies, philosophies, religions, and languages. He received his PhD from Lancaster University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the Mahabharata, and currently writes and tutors online courses on Hindu religious traditions. EDUCATION AID: This book serves as a comprehensive resource for both classwork and independent study of Hinduism. With the integration of discussion questions, suggested further readings, and glossary of Sanskrit terms, Light on the Mahabharata offers an accessible introduction to this enduring Sanskrit epic.
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Harry Potter: Travels Through the Wizarding World: An Official Coloring Book - Insight Editions
Bursting with beautiful illustrations, Harry Potter: Travels Through the Wizarding World Coloring Book is your one-way ticket to a creative journey through the Wizarding World!All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Bring exciting scenes from the Harry Potter films to life by coloring original artwork in Harry Potter: Travels Through the Wizarding World Coloring Book. Featuring favorite moments and iconic locales from the beloved film series, Harry Potter: Travels Through the Wizarding World Coloring Book includes such beloved settings as The Burrow, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade Station, King’s Cross, the Knight Bus, and many more. Fans of all ages will enjoy over 50 illustrations of detailed scenes to color. With compelling and intricate designs perfect for hours of relaxation and creativity, Harry Potter: Travels Through the Wizarding World Coloring Book provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate every fan’s love for the Harry Potter films. 50+ IMAGES TO COLOR: Harry Potter: Travels Through the Wizarding World Coloring Book contains dozens of intricate designs—perfect for hours of coloring relaxation and creativity! BELOVED CHARACTERS: Bring portraits of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Draco Malfoy to life! MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Includes all-new artwork of the journey to Hogwarts, from King’s Cross to Hogsmeade and beyond. OFFICIAL WIZARDING WORLD COLORING BOOK: Created in collaboration with the studio behind the Harry Potter films. COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER COLLECTION: Harry Potter: Gryffindor House Pride: The Official Coloring Book, Harry Potter: Slytherin House Pride: The Official Coloring Book, Harry Potter: Ravenclaw House Pride: The Official Coloring Book, Harry Potter: Hufflepuff House Pride: The Official Coloring Book and Harry Potter: Coloring Wizardry are also available.
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Dinosaur Empire! (Earth Before Us #1): Journey through the Mesozoic Era - Abby Howard
Travel back in time to the age of the dinosaurs in Abby Howard’s Dinosaur Empire!: Journey Through the Mesozoic Era, first in the hit nonfiction graphic novel series about prehistoric Earth! Ronnie is just a normal fifth grader trying to pass her science class’s impossible quiz on the history of dinosaurs . . . until she runs into her neighbor—Ms. Lernin, a retired paleontologist. Ronnie and Ms. Lernin travel back through time to experience the age of the dinosaurs firsthand. They visit three important time periods of the Mesozoic Era: the Triassic, the Jurassic, and the Cretaceous. Along the way, Ronnie finds herself face-to-face with real-life dinosaurs and reptiles, like Stegosauruses, Velociraptors, and Thalattosaurs. She learns the differences between herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, as well as between dinosaurs, insects, and reptiles. This hilarious and fact-filled graphic novel brings the age of the dinosaurs to life and shows the important effects this era had on our world today. The Earth Before Us series:Dinosaur Empire!: Journey Through the Mesozoic Era (#1)Ocean Renegades!: Journey Through the Paleozoic Era (#2)Mammal Takeover!: Journey Through the Cenozoic Era (#3)
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Paris Souls: Unexpected Stories from the City of Light - Dirk Velghe
The City of Light seen through the eyes of special characters who shaped the soul of Paris In this book, reality trumps fiction Dirk Velghe recounts facts and stories about the extraordinary people and events that coloured Paris “The wealth of facts and erudition bring magic to Dirk Velghe’s Paris. A place where even tragedy seems less sombre. Anyone who does not already love Paris will fall for it after reading this book. ‘Ich bin ein Pariser’, as Kennedy might have said.” ― Herman Van Rompuy, former president of the European Council In this book, reality always trumps fiction, truth always trumps myth. Get ready for a personal encounter with police inspectors and filles à la cuisse légère, Impressionists and art thieves, collaborators and résistants, Cubists and anarchists, artists’ models and terrorists, criminals and executioners. In fascinating and often unknown stories, such as ‘The Chanel-Wertheimer Case’, ‘Lenin’s Yellow Jersey’ and ‘Selling the Eiffel Tower’, hundreds of Parisian souls are brought back to life behind the façades, in the passages, and along the avenues and boulevards of the City of Light. In Paris Souls, readers taste the idiosyncratic harvest of someone who, after many seasons in his favourite city, is still enraptured by its fruits. Dirk Velghe recounts facts and stories about the extraordinary people and events that coloured Paris, sometimes with paint, sometimes with blood. Histories as only a true Parisian can tell them. Light-hearted but always deeply reasoned, Velghe gives an entirely new twist to the history of Paris. His no-nonsense prose and narrative flair guarantee compelling reading.
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Thinking through the image: The visual events of Miroslav Petříček - Milena Bartlová, Jiří Přibáň, Miroslav Petříček, Jaroslav Janošek, Jitka Hlavicov
"Images are names for we cannot name,” says the philosopher, teacher, and translator Miroslav Petříček, who written on visual art for several decades. He has summarized his observations in, among other things, the book Thinking Through the Image: A Guide to Contemporary Philosophical Thought for the Non-Intermediate (2009), which formed the impulse for the 2023 exhibition at Prague City Gallery. The main idea behind the exhibition and its accompanying publication is was the presupposition that an encounter with an image is primarily a visual event. The aim is to emphasize that the languages of words and of images are closely related but that their material is different: an image or expression cannot be simply translated into words or concepts. An image does not show; it causes something. It is more than an illustration, nor is it a mere visual mediator of an idea; it is a specific way of inciting the mind to think of what has been painted. Thinking through the image is a response to the encounter with a visual event. By engaging in a dialogue with works by more than forty artists, the publication's five authors (Miroslav Petříček, Jitka Hlaváčková, Milena Bartlová, Jiří Přibáň, and Václav Janoščík) present their views on the language of visual art, its history, and brand-new approaches balancing on the line between real and digitally manipulated sensory input. Along with original photographic documentation by Jiří Thýn, they guide the reader through a labyrinth of visual events, from abstract sensory percepts via the search for shapes and concepts all the way to the construction of an idea: from the mysterious interface between chaos and order or light and darkness to metaimages of the contemporary world. The publication features work by the following artists: Karima Al-Mukhtarová, Zbyněk Baladrán, Mária Bartuszová, Jana Bernartová, Rudolf Fila, Tomáš Hlavina, Václav Janoščík and Adam Trbušek, Magdalena Jetelová, Magdaléna Kašparová, Michal Kindernay, Julie Kopová, Zdeněk Košek, Tom Kotik, Eva Koťátková, Václav Krůček, Kristina Láníková, Jiří Matějů, Maxmilián Aron Mootz, Pavel Mrkus, Jiří Načeradský and Jaroslav Nešetřil, Jaromír Novotný, Milan Paštéka, Ondřej Přibyl, Jiří Skála, Kateřina Šedá, Miloš Šejn, Adriena Šimotová, Josef Šmíd, Kateřina Štenclová, Studio of Joyful Creation (Marie Kúsová, Lukáš Paleček, Vojtěch Proske, George Radojči?), Dagmar Šubrtová, Eva Vápenková, Vladimíra and Miroslava Večeřová, Martin Velíšek, Petr Veselý, Lenka Vítková, Martin Zetová
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The Cornish Castle Murder - Fiona Leitch
The brand new Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker cozy mystery to escape with in 2025!''Oozing with mystery, style and unforgettable characters – I''m transported into a world of delightful intrigue and murderous mystery, and all home in time for tea. Absolutely fantastic.'' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives''Leitchs’s writing had me snorting with laughter and whizzing through the pages!'' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow mysteries–The time has finally come for former Met police officer Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker to wed her fiancé DCI Nathan Withers, But their long-anticipated wedding doesn’t quite go to plan…As their guests descend on a luxurious Cornish castle for a weekend of pre-wedding activities, the happy couple look forward to spending time with friends and family. But celebrations grind to a halt when an arrow flies off-course during the archery session, and they find the body of a young woman floating face down in an ornamental pond.With the champagne chilling and canapes assembled, and an old London adversary brought in to investigate, it’s up to Jodie and Nathan to uncover the killer, before they strike again.Could the murderer be on the guest list?–Readers LOVE The Cornish Castle Murder…''Absolutely fantastic. My absolute favourite series and I love the characters'' âââââ''I''ve devoured the previous books in this series and this was no different!'' âââââ''I loved the latest instalment in one of my favourite mystery series'' âââââ''A massive five shiny stars from me'' âââââ''I was convinced I had the mystery solved on more than one occasion when in reality I didn''t have a clue!'' âââââ''I cannot get enough of this series, if you love mysteries set in England this is for you! I recommend this book to all my cozy lover friends'' âââââ''A great book full of humour, it''s the 8th in the series and the best yet'' âââââ''The series has a wonderful cast of quirky characters that would be great fun to hang out with'' âââââ''A fast-paced story with twists and turns, very likeable characters, and an unusual background'' âââââ
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The House of Broken Bricks - Fiona Williams
AN INDEPENDENT BEST BOOK OF 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS‘Beautifully written.’ Prima''An almanac for the heart.'' EVIE WOODS, author of The Lost Bookshop‘Tender and powerful.’ Observer''A pleasure to read.''SARAH MOSS, author of Ghost WallIf every marriage has its seasons, Richard and Tess’s is in a deep winter. As day breaks over the Somerset Levels, Tess watches the chamomile clouds part. This morning, two sunrises graze the frosted floodplains: one rises low over a stretch of willows, while the other shines brightly from beneath the water. The light paints the house a startling crimson: a painful beauty that Tess, Richard and their son Max – riddled with grief – find easy to ignore.But none of them can ignore Sonny, who desperately wants things to go back to the way they were before. As the seasons change, and the cracks in the bricks let in more light, might this broken family find a way to start to heal? Readers love The House of Broken Bricks:''Gorgeously written, lyrical, atmospheric and emotional.'' @readingnpainting''Brilliant story, a joy to read, couldn’t put it down.'' @lucy.reads.a.lot''A masterpiece! Beautifully written, a brilliant debut novel.'' @the_postcard_edit ''Heartwarming and heartbreaking. Tender and shocking. A joy to read.'' @suzannahslibrary''Absolutely spot-on in how it portrays children’s emotional intuition, this is a beaut of a book.''
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Arabic Through the Qur'an - Alan Jones
Arabic Through the Qur''an is the first Arabic grammar book to appear in many years. Written by Prof Alan Jones, Emeritus Professor of Classical Arabic at Oxford University, this work aims at teaching Arabic using only the vocabulary in the Qur''an. In forty lessons and starting with the alphabet, Arabic Through the Qur''an covers the whole of Arabic grammar. Each lesson is followed by exercises and a key to the exercises is available at the end of the book.Arabic Through the Qur''an gives the student a thorough understanding of Arabic grammar and a substantial vocabulary from the Qur''an, including many of the often repeated verses. Arabic Through the Qur''an is an indispensable aid both to those wanting to learn Arabic in order to be able to read the Qur''an and to Arabic students at university level.
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The Wheel of the Year - Fiona Cook
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023"This book is, in a word, immaculate." Kirkus (Starred Review)A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons—and create their own!Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young family members to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them. Each “spoke” in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the worldA sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the seasonIdeas for a seasonal altar using objects from natureThemed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes A thoughtful reference and gift book for those of all ages seeking a deeper connection to nature’s traditions.
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Light: The Extraordinary Energy That Illuminates Our World - Jess Wade
"Light is beautiful and educational... I wouldn’t hesitate to give it as gift or keep it at the front of the bookshelf†- Physics WorldThis exciting non-fiction picture book introduces young readers to the spectacular science of light. Light is the extraordinary energy that illuminates our world. It is essential for life on Earth – it powers plants, keeps us warm and helps us to see. From the award-winning author of Nano, comes a fascinating narrative introduction to science of light – and the cutting-edge ways we use its energy to build a better world. With words by Dr Jess Wade – a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in STEM fields – and beautiful, dynamic pictures by award-winning artist Ana Sanfelippo, this is the perfect book for budding young scientists and engineers.
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The Divorce of Nations - Joao Vale de Almeida
‘Who better to guide us through the chaotic world of the last 25 years than one who had a ringside seat for much that went on, and who writes about it with such insight and skill? This is a must read book.’ - Sir Anthony Seldon, author of Truss at 10''In my time working on Europe, João Vale de Almeida was the most important name in my address book: a view I suspect was widely shared.’ – Lord Kim Darroch, former British ambassador to the United States''This is a superb book: provocative, witty, erudite, sober - and sometimes sobering - but ultimately wise in its prescriptions.’ - Sir Ivan Rogers, former UK Permanent Representative to the EU''This book is a rare opportunity to look behind the diplomatic curtain and see events and the people who inspired them up close and personal.'' - Baroness Catherine Ashton, former High Representative of the EU for Foreign AffairsToday we are witnessing one of the most dangerous geopolitical situations of modern times, heralded by loud populist and nationalist voices, and steeped in uncertainty. But how did the nations of the world come to find themselves in such a predicament? Is the international liberal order condemned?Drawing from decades of experience in Brussels, Washington, New York and London, one of the world’s foremost diplomats lifts the veil on modern foreign affairs and enables us to trace how countries have been sleepwalking towards the ‘Divorce of Nations’, and the steps we can take to fix it.Having met the most consequential global leaders since the turn of the millennium, Ambassador Vale de Almeida’s insightful account features personal observances of figures such as Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Boris Johnson, Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy, Emmanuel Macron, Hu Jintao and Donald Trump. He also recalls the numerous times he met Vladimir Putin and the early warning signs and grievances the Russian leader aired in the run up to his incursions into Georgia and Crimea, which ultimately were the precursors to the full-fledged invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Other key moments in his compelling narrative relate to the global response to the Great Financial Crisis, how the world shifted in the aftermath of 9/11, the opening up of China and how the world reacted to the Covid pandemic. The book also includes a personal and colourful account of the first 1,000 days of Brexit – the ultimate act of separation so far.Based on contemporary notes and further reflections, The Divorce of Nations is a necessary and important book that enables us to move forward with better awareness and understanding of the current volatile and fragmented scene, at both national and global levels.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass - Lewis Carroll
Delve into this stunning collector’s edition boasting the complete and unabridged versions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is unabridged and complete, and includes both Alice books. Follow Alice on her fanciful journey down the rabbit hole and through the mirror where she meets friends and foes like the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, the Jabberwock, and the Caterpillar!This collectible edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsThe original 90+ wood-engraved illustrations by John TennielUnabridged textAn introduction by English literature scholar Jennifer GarlenEnhance your home library with this wonder-filled collectible classic. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.
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The BIG Christmas Bake - Fiona Barker
The Big Christmas Bake is a funny, lively romp through the twelve days of Christmas, taking the elements of the popular carol, and weaving them cleverly into the ingredients for a Twelfth Night Cake.Starting with the partridge and its gift of dried fruit, this rhyming story includes all of the familiar characters from the song as they all contribute to the baking of the magnificent Twelfth Night cake. A trio of french hens bring baking powderSix geese bring eggs, and lots of feathers tooTen lords help carry the cake into the oven ready to bake At the end of the story, there is a recipe included to bake your own cake at home, giving this book the potential to be a favourite Christmas story as well as a resource to be used every year in introducing a twelfth night cake tradition to a family.Characterfully illustrated by Pippa Curnick The Big Christmas Bake is a beautiful, lyrical, and gently humourous Christmas story for the whole family to enjoy.
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How the Dead Speak - Val McDermidová
Buy Val McDermid''s masterful new thriller, 1989, now!_______________''The queen of crime is still at the top of her game'' Independent''No one can tell a story like she can'' Daily Express''One of today''s most accomplished crime writers'' Literary Review''We are all creatures of habit. Even murderers . . .''When human remains are discovered in the grounds of an old convent, it quickly becomes clear that someone has been using the site as their personal burial ground. But with the convent abandoned long ago and bodies dating back many years, could this be the work of more than one obsessive killer?The investigation throws up more questions as the evidence mounts but, after their last disastrous case, Tony Hill and Carol Jordan can only watch from afar. As they deal with the consequences, someone with a terrifying routine is biding their time - and both Tony and Carol find themselves closer to the edge than they have ever been before . . .Masterful and filled with suspense, this an electrifying, heart-racing thriller from the number one bestseller. _______________Praise for Val McDermid:''Brilliant . . . Sensational . . . Unforgettable'' Guardian''Compulsively readable'' Irish Times''As good a psychological thriller as it is possible to get'' Sunday Express''It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go'' Daily Mail''One of today''s most accomplished crime writers'' Literary ReviewThis is the eleventh book in the bestselling Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series.
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Summer in the City - Fiona Collins
''Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read'' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS-------------------------------A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond.Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren''t for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible. She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world without his sight. For Prue, that means finding the courage to finally love and be loved in return. About family, second chances and finding the courage to face your fears, this is a moving story that will stay with you long after you have finished the last page.''Un utterly lovely book'' DEBBIE JOHNSON, author of THE MOMENT I MET YOU''The perfect summer novel, we defy you not to be captivated and will be urging them on to live the lives they deserve'' BELFAST TELEGRAPH''A story about family, friendship and facing your fears head on'' COSMOPOLITAN, BEST BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER''A unique, compelling summer read, full of heart'' SAMANTHA TONGE, author of SUMMER SECRETS AT STREAMSIDE COTTAGE''It''s a feel-good book, but what really stands out is Prue''s voice. She''s known a lot of pain, and it all comes out in a tone which is precise, impatient and cold, but which evokes immediate sympathy for her and perhaps reveals more vulnerability than Prue realises'' HERALD-------------------------------**Readers are loving Summer in the City**''I''ll be thinking about these characters for a very long time to come'' 5 star review''An emotional tale about discovery, healing and living a life, once lost, to its very best'' 5 star review''An uplifting, funny and inspiring read about getting back out into the world again'' 5 star review''Captivates a wonderful relationship between a father and daughter'' 5 star review''A gorgeous story about family, friendship and pushing yourself to face your greatest fears'' 5 star review
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Healing Through the Vagus Nerve - Amanda Armstrong
“Thoroughly researched, clearly explained, and beautifully illustrated…[this book] provides powerful insights and actionable steps for regulating the nervous system.”—Alex Korb, Ph.D., Neuroscientist, Personal Development Coach, and Author of The Upward SpiralA somatic approach to treating trauma, anxiety, and depression has never been more popular. Perhaps that’s because recent studies show that 80% of mind-body communication originates in the body —the vagus nerve is the superhighway that facilitates this communication. Healing Through the Vagus Nerve walks you through how the nervous system and the vagus nerve function, with approachable, non-academic language and helpful illustrations. Amanda Armstrong (founder of Rise as We) teaches all about vagal tone and the impact it has on your mental health and everyday life. Then, a variety of exercises and practices provide an adaptable approach to improving nervous system function:Breathing techniques including diaphragmatic breathing, physiological sigh, voo breath, and the Valsalva techniqueMassage techniques for the ear, neck, and abdomenVisual techniques including lateral eye stretches, eye pushups, orienting, eye cupping, and gaze openingPhysical techniques including cold exposure, yoga, and moreFeaturing relatable client stories, key details of the author’s own journey healing her nervous system, and a selection of entry points to help engage with the process, Healing Through the Vagus Nerve is a complete guide to improving your stress response through optimizing your vagus nerve and nervous system.Learn how to work with your nervous system instead of against it.
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Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire - Dan Jennings
'This is as definitive an account of the artist as we have to date' MOJO'It's a treasure trove of personal recollections, and the picture that emerges is of a band with an incredible connection to its fans that would be unimaginable today . . . Weller can't be tied down and won't sell out. Dancing Through the Fire offers a route to understand him, and the picture it presents is never less than surprising. We shouldn't have expected anything else' Daily Telegraph'An amazing book about an amazing man and an amazing career, with beautiful, brilliant music' Paul RossThe groundbreaking oral history on one of the most legendary musicians of all time: Paul Weller.Across musical history, certain artists have transcended their craft to become cultural icons, leaving an indelible mark on the world of sound and style. Paul Weller, the legendary British musician, singer and songwriter, stands among the select few whose influence spans generations. His enduring popularity, traversing the explosive energy of The Jam to the sophisticated sounds of The Style Council and a prolific solo career spanning over thirty years, underscores the timeless appeal of his work. Weller also holds a unique position in music history: he shares the rare distinction with Lennon and McCartney as one of the few artists to achieve Number 1 albums in five consecutive decades.Dancing Through the Fire explores the fascinating narrative of Paul Weller's musical career, weaving together never-before-told stories, intimate insights and perspectives from the man himself and those who have been integral to his remarkable journey.With unique access to his inner circle - including family, friends, bandmates, producers, and long-time collaborators - award-winning broadcaster and journalist Dan Jennings weaves together over 200 hours of exclusive conversations, allowing exclusive access to the man behind the music, including his unparalleled drive, creative struggles and personal triumphs that have shaped his iconic career and legacy.Endlessly candid, insightful and definitive in its approach, Dancing Through the Fire captures the essence of Weller's musical evolution through the voices of those who know him best.Sunday Times Bestseller 21/09/2025
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Affirmations of the Light in Times of Darkness - Laura Aversano
A transmission of healing prayers, affirmations, and activated messages from an ancestral empath, medical intuitive, spiritwalker, and mystic• Offers transformational writings that actively transmit the author’s healing wisdom and spiritual support, guiding the reader through the abyss and into the light hidden within • Includes affirmations that address trauma, depression, grief, anger, and revelation; awaken individual spiritual paths; provide solace and protection; and contribute to the collective evolution of humanity and the earth An ancestral empath, medical intuitive, spiritwalker, psychic channel, and modern-day mystic, Laura Aversano comes from an ancient lineage of Sicilian adepts, and seers. Displaying the strongest characteristics of her lineage in centuries, she has been communicating with the spirit world since childhood and is also trained in the divine mysteries of esoteric Christianity, in plant medicine and shamanism by indigenous elders, and in many modes of hands-on therapy. As a daily healer with limitless compassion, Laura works with a long waiting list of the physically, mentally, and spiritually wounded. Even at a distance and in absentia with clients and in words to readers, she miraculously lets each person’s destiny work for itself. Contact with her sometimes seems as if nothing happened; then the astonishing takes place. In this collection of inspired prayers and powerful affirmations, the author actively transmits her healing wisdom and spiritual support, guiding the reader through thoughts and emotions into the uncharted territory of the unknown, through the abyss and into the light hidden within. Addressing trauma, depression, grief, anger, and revelation, her words awaken individual spiritual paths, provide solace and protection, and contribute to the collective evolution of humanity and the earth. Sending healing vibrationally as well as through the written word, her activated prayers and affirmations affect change invisibly but profoundly. Reading her words will leave you forever transformed, initiated into the spiritual path of light, even in times of darkness.
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The Light of God - Laura Aversano
Teachings received in prayer that offer a living experience of the Divine, spiritual wisdom, and healing love• Shares words and energies received in ecstatic union with the Divine • Contains wisdom on creation, love, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil • Reveals the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love When we quiet our minds and hearts long enough to be still, we can hear the voice of God and feel His presence within us. But how does one find the inner stillness necessary to feel the presence of the Divine? How can you awaken to the light of God? In this book of profound spiritual teachings, modern-day mystic and spiritual healer Laura Aversano shares the wisdom she received from ecstatic states of union with the Divine while she prayed. These writings offer a living experience of the Divine, imparting knowledge of the spiritual life as well as healing. Laura feels she had direct contact with the Holy Spirit and shares wisdom on love, creation, healing with Christ, karma, reincarnation, and the nature of evil. These divine locutions reveal the spiritual laws that govern your existence and show you that you are a miracle of creation born out of love. Reading these words will guide you deeply into your relationship with God and the relationship you have with yourself. It will bring light to your truths and to your darkness. You will be most comforted by the words that are attuned to where you are presently in your spiritual life. Other locutions you will find challenging, but their intrinsic high energy and spiritual density will raise your vibration. By reading these sacred writings, you can release your fear of the light and the darkness that you carry, bring your soul to the threshold of the heavens, and fill your heart and mind with God’s ineffable love.
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Learn to Knit the Easy Way - Val Pierce
The perfect book for budding knitting enthusiasts, this guide features comprehensive, introductory lessons for beginners who want to learn the technique of working chunky yarns with larger needles. You''ll learn nine key techniques from lifelong needle crafting enthusiast, designer and instructor Val Pierce. Val distills her established teaching methods into a single easy-to-understand resource. Want to know the basic stitches? It''s all here, including garter, stockinette, ribbing, cables, and seed. Want answers to basic questions so you can troubleshoot your way through your first knitting experiences? As a teacher of both new and intermediate students, Val Pierce can help. You''ll also find 16 great knitting projects within, including beanies, mittens, blankets, cowls, socks, wall hanging, sweater vests, oversized knit sweaters, and even a cardigan! This is the perfect introduction for someone who''s always wanted to learn to knit with chunky yarns the easy way.
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Kam včely chodí spát - Fiona Valpy
Bylo horké léto, slunce zlatilo listy stromů, vzduch voněl květinami a chvěl se bzučením včel. Stejné léto jako tenkrát… jenom mezitím uplynulo skoro osmdesát let! Bylo stejné léto jako tenkrát, ale jedna žena, Eliane, ví, že bude její poslední. A na to své nejkrásnější léto už jenom vzpomíná. Druhá, Abi, doufá, že se pro ni toto léto, strávené na venkovském zámku v divukrásné jižní Francii, stane novým začátkem.Bylo léto jako tenkrát a osudy obou žen se prolnuly…
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Star Wars: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic) - Charles Soule
Long before the First Order, before the Empire, before even The Phantom Menace . . . Jedi lit the way for the galaxy in The High Republic.It is a golden age for the galaxy.Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation.When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives.Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbours a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi's heart.
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All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr
Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books that shed light on the human experience - classics which will endure for generations to come.Open your eyes, and see what you can with them before they close foreverFor Marie-Laure, blind since the age of six, the world is full of mazes: the miniature model of her Paris neighbourhood she traces with her fingers; the microscopic layers within the diamond in the Museum of Natural History; the unmapped future which brings her ever closer to Werner, a German orphan, whose talents draw the attention of the Hitler Youth.A deeply moving novel about the ways people try to be good to one another, All the Light We Cannot See has touched the hearts of millions of readers across the world, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.'Far more than a conventional war story, it's a tightly focused epic ... A bittersweet and moving novel that lingers in the mind' Daily Mail
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Through The Looking Glasses - Travis Elborough
''Elegant and multi-focal. Glorious!'' Simon GarfieldThe humble pair of glasses might just be one the world''s greatest inventions, allowing millions to see a world that might otherwise appear a blur. And yet how much do many of us even really think about these things perched on the ends of our noses? In this eye-opening history Travis Elborough traces the fascinating true story of spectacles: from their inception as primitive visual aids to monkish scribes right through to today''s designer eyewear and the augmented reality of Google Glass. And taking in along the way such delights as lorgnettes, monocles, pince-nez, tortoise-shell ''Windsors'' and Ray Ban aviator shades. Peering into early theories about how the eye worked, he considers the theological and philosophical arguments about the limits of perception by Greek thinkers, Roman statesmen and Arab scholars. There are encounters with ingenious medieval Italian glassmakers, myopic Renaissance rulers and spectacle-makers and opticians, brilliant, mad, bad and dangerous to know, in the Londons of Samuel Pepys, Dr Johnson and Sherlock Holmes.We learn how eyeglasses were the making of the silent movie star Harold Lloyd and the rock n roller Buddy Holly and helped liberate an exasperated John Lennon from Beatlemania. Get hip to horn-rims with Dizzy Gillespie and Michael Caine And see girls in glasses through the lenses of the crime fiction by Dorothy L Sayers and Raymond Chandler and the full-screen figure of Marilyn Monroe. Through the Looking Glasses is about vision and the need for humanity to see clearly, and where the impulse to improve our eyesight has led us. The society of the spectacle may finally be upon us . . . but how much of it do we really see?
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Tell it to the Bees - Fiona Shaw
A spellbinding story of forbidden love in the 1950s, now a major movie starring Anna Paquin and Holliday GraingerA secret love which has a whole town talking ... and a small boy very worried. Lydia Weekes is distraught at the break-up of her marriage. When her young son, Charlie, makes friends with the local doctor, Jean Markham, her life is turned upside down. Charlie tells his secrets to no one but the bees, but even he can''t keep his mother''s friendship to himself. The locals don''t like things done differently. As Lydia and the doctor become closer, the rumours start to fly and threaten to shatter Charlie''s world.
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The Dark Between The Trees - Fiona Barnett
An unforgettable, surrealist gothic folk-thriller with commercial crossover appeal from a brilliant new voice.1643: A small group of Parliamentarian soldiers are ambushed in an isolated part of Northern England. Their only hope for survival is to flee into the nearby Moresby Wood... unwise though that may seem. For Moresby Wood is known to be an unnatural place, the realm of witchcraft and shadows, where the devil is said to go walking by moonlight... Seventeen men enter the wood. Only two are ever seen again, and the stories they tell of what happened make no sense. Stories of shifting landscapes, of trees that appear and disappear at will... and of something else. Something dark. Something hungry. Today: five women are headed into Moresby Wood to discover, once and for all, what happened to that unfortunate group of soldiers. Led by Dr Alice Christopher, an historian who has devoted her entire academic career to uncovering the secrets of Moresby Wood. Armed with metal detectors, GPS units, mobile phones and the most recent map of the area (which is nearly 50 years old), Dr Christopher’s group enters the wood ready for anything. Or so they think...
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The Houseshare - Fiona O'Brien
''One of the smartest writers of popular fiction around'' Irish IndependentWhat''s a few secrets between neighbours?Number 24 Ulysses Crescent is an elegant three-storey mansion overlooking the beautiful Dublin Bay. Converted into luxurious seaview apartments, it''s now home to a close-knit group of tenants.There''s former style icon Evelyn; enigmatic sculptor Mike; hopeless romantic and café-owner Nessa; and Bruce and Stella, recently separated and now co-parenting their toddler from separate flats.Then there''s Morah, the caretaker, who keeps a watchful eye on everyone - especially, for reasons only known to herself, the irrepressible Evelyn.When Evelyn''s granddaughter Truth, a high-flying London lawyer, arrives for the summer, the residents are eager to get to know her - some more than others. But as the summer progresses, it turns out that Truth is hiding a secret and she''s not the only one . . .
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Sea of Memories - Fiona Valpy
When Kendra first visits her ailing grandmother, Ella has only one request: that Kendra write her story down, before she forgets…In 1937, seventeen-year-old Ella’s life changes forever when she is sent to spend the summer on the beautiful Île de Ré and meets the charismatic, creative Christophe. They spend the summer together, exploring the island’s sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, and, for the first time in her life, Ella feels truly free.But the outbreak of war casts everything in a new light. Ella is forced to return to Scotland, where she volunteers for the war effort alongside the dashing Angus. In this new world, Ella feels herself drifting further and further from who she was on the Île de Ré. Can she ever find her way back? And does she want to?From the windswept Île de Ré to the rugged hills of Scotland, Sea of Memories is a spellbinding journey about the power of memory, love and second chances.
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Sticker Dolly Dressing The Nutcracker - Fiona Watt
Use the stickers to dress the doll characters in this exciting version of the The Nutcracker ballet. Clara's uncle gives her a wooden nutcracker doll for Christmas, which, after a battle with the evil Mouse King, transforms into a real-life prince. Clara and the prince travel through a forest, filled with twirling snowflakes, before arriving the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, where trees are made of candy floss, cupcakes and candy canes.Clara eventually returns home. Has her experience been real or is it all an amazing dream?
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