lily and the octopus steven rowley

‘Intelligently written, finely observed and surprisingly moving, this is a book you’ll find hard to put down’ GRAEME SIMSION, author of The Rosie ProjectCompanions come in all shapes and sizes.Companionship lasts forever. Ted and Lily - Enjoy long walks. Watch films together. Have been known to share a pizza. Love each other fiercely. Have been inseparable for 12 years. But there is one more twist to come in this tail … A charming, heartfelt and unforgettable novel about life, love and long walks, perfect for fans of Marley and Me and The Art of Racing in the Rain. 'An utterly charming novel' Red ‘Singular, spectacular, and touchingly tentacular’ Chris Cleave 'Hilarious. Heartbreaking. Weeping buckets. You'll love it' Patrick Ness'Lily and the Octopus is the dog book you must read this summer ... Reading this heart-wrenching but ultimately breathtaking novel was a very profound experience … As Lily might say, ‘YOU! MUST! READ! THIS! BOOK!' Washington Post 'Will steal your heart' Daily Mail 'Peppered with laughter and heart-tugging moments' Sun

Objev podobné jako Lily and the Octopus - Steven Rowley

A hilarious, fully illustrated tale about an unlikely friendship between a girl and an octopus that is perfect for newly independent readers, from one of Australia's most respected writers for children and an award-winning illustrator. FOUND! One octopus! Likes to eat tuna sandwiches. Goes by the name of 'Oswald'. It all began when Etta decided to take a bath . . . And realised she wasn't alone. In the bath sat Oswald. Etta had never had an octopus in her bath before. At first, Etta thinks it might be fun to have Oswald around. But she soon learns that octopuses are not very good at being tidy . . . or cooking . . . or sharing . . . or even playing nicely. Just as Etta has almost had enough, someone comes to claim Oswald. Oswald isn't perfect, but does Etta really want to send him away? A QUIRKY AND HILARIOUS ILLUSTRATED SERIES ABOUT AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP . . . THAT MIGHT JUST STEAL YOUR HEART!Praise for Etta and the Octopus: 'A story of friendship, acceptance and helpful lists . . . A tale with eight times the fun' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Wholesome, hilarious, unique and a whole lot of fun . . . A charming story about finding friendship in the most unexpected of places' BETTER READING 'A witty, illustrated tale that bridges the often difficult gap between picture book and chapter book . . . Wonderfully done and lovingly brought to life by Andrew Joyner's illustrations' READPLUS 'Delightful, charming, lighthearted . . . This engaging story is perfect for newly independent readers' READINGS'Etta and the Octopus conjures curiosity, wonder, humour and suspense to bring a new twist to the age-old tale of an unlikely friendship . . . an ideal choice!' BOOKS+PUBLISHING

Objev podobné jako Etta and the Octopus - Zana Fraillon

A magical tale of finding your voice and becoming yourself.Stanley loves his octopus toy, and dreams of the magical way its skin changes colour; how it hides itself when something scary comes along. In fact, sometimes Stanley wants to be like his octopus and disappear.But Stanley learns how to share his feelings in more than words, and to face difficulties through the power of self-expression and creativity.A lyrical and emotional story about overcoming bullies and being proud to be seen by the creators of The Boy Who Dreamed Dragons.

Objev podobné jako The Boy and the Octopus - Caryl Lewis

Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits. However, tragedy strikes and Patrick suddenly finds himself taking on the role of primary guardian. Having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Soon he realises the level of responsibility and that even being larger than life means you re unfailingly human.

Objev podobné jako The Guncle - Steven Rowley

Follow Agnes the dog and Rosie the hen as they head down to the farm in this amusing picture book for children.This lighthearted story tells the tale of Agnes the Great Dane and Rosie the hen with an important underlying message. With Agnes'' help, Rosie discovers that staying true to herself might just be her greatest strength.Agnes and the Hen is an engaging tale for 3-5 year-olds, teaching an important message about how you can avoid following the crowd and embrace your true self. Children will have fun engaging in the bright and beautiful pages of this picture book and following story alongside vibrant illustrations of farm animals.Agnes and the Hen features:- 32 pages of adorable animal illustrations- Easy-to-follow text for little ones to engage with- An amusing storyline that teaches an important lessonThis heartwarming baby book makes the perfect bedtime story, as little ones follow Rosie the hen who likes to be different. Down on the farm the hens do everything together. They peck at their food in perfectly straight lines and sleep in a perfect row in their coop. All except one, that is: Rosie.Parents and children will enjoy following this fun story together, that teaches children to celebrate being different from everyone else. Agnes and the Hen is the perfect addition to an animal lover''s book collection!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there?If you like Agnes and the Hen, then why not try the other picture book in the series? Agnes and the Sheep is the first book in the collection teaching children an important lesson that the grass isn''t always greener on the other side.

Objev podobné jako Agnes and the Hen - Elle Rowley

Lila has just moved to a new town and can''t wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: "A crow! A crow! The new girl''s hair is black like a crow!" The others whisper and laugh, and Lila''s heart grows as heavy as a stone. The next day, Lila covers her hair. But this time, the boy points at her dark skin. When she covers her face, he mocks her dark eyes. Now every day at school, Lila hides under her turtleneck, dark glasses, and hat. And every day when she goes home, she sees a crow who seems to want to tell her something. Lila ignores the bird and even throws rocks at it, but it won''t go away. Meanwhile, the great autumn festival is approaching. While the other kids prepare their costumes, Lila is sadder and lonelier than ever. At her lowest point of despair, a magical encounter with the crow opens Lila''s eyes to the beauty of being different, and gives her the courage to proudly embrace her true self.

Objev podobné jako Lila and the Crow - Gabrielle Grimard

Eli Black was the immigrant rabbi-turned-CEO who transformed the notoriously corrupt United Fruit into a model of ethical business. Then he died by suicide. How did it all go wrong? Matt Garcia traces Black’s own descent into corruption and despair—the unraveling, and the deliberate forgetting, of one of America’s most enigmatic business leaders.

Objev podobné jako Eli and the Octopus - Matt Garcia

This award-winning picture book tells with spare, elegant prose and poignant illustrations how Lila saves her Kenyan village by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows. For months the sun has burned down on Lila’s village. It is too hot to gather firewood, or weed the garden. It is even too hot to milk the cow. Without rain the well will run dry and the crops will fail. Lila is so worried that when her grandfather whispers the secret of rain to her, she sets off to talk to the sky herself.Lila and the Secret of Rain introduces the topics of natural resources and the impact that extreme weather can have on people’s lives in a tender way that children can relate to. With the added magic of folklore, the African setting sparks interest in our world’s diverse cultures. Your heart will be drawn again and again to follow Lila in her quest to save her village with the secret of rain. *A Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner*

Objev podobné jako Lila and the Secret of Rain - David Conway

'The story is equal parts Downton Abbey and wartime action, with enough romance and intrigue to make it 100% not-put-down-able.'-- Australian Women's Weekly on Miss Lily's Lovely Ladies Australian heiress Sophie Higgs was 'a rose of no-man's land', founding hospitals across war-torn Europe during the horror that was WW1. Now, in the 1920s, Sophie's wartime work must be erased so that the men who returned can find some kind of 'normality'. Sophie is, however, a graduate of the mysterious Miss Lily's school of charm and intrigue, and once more she risks her own life as she attempts to save others still trapped in the turmoil and aftermath of war. But in this new world, nothing is clear, in politics or in love. For the role of men has changed too. Torn between the love of three very different men, Sophie will face her greatest danger yet as she attempts an impossible journey across the world to save Nigel, Earl of Shillings - and her beloved Miss Lily. In this sequel to the bestselling Miss Lily's Lovely Ladies, Jackie French draws us further into a compelling story that celebrates the passion and adventure of an unstoppable army of women who changed the world.

Objev podobné jako The Lily and the Rose (Miss Lily, #2) - Jackie French

Do you believe in fairies? Join Tinker Bell’s sisters on a magical adventure.Inspired by Tinker Bell, from the book Peter Pan, by J. M. BarrieBefore Tinker Bell flew to Never Land and met Peter Pan she lived on Sheepskerry Island with her fairy sisters – Clara, Lily, Rosie, Silver and Squeak the baby. The young fairies go to fairy school and love tea parties, dressing up and exciting adventures.Lily’s dressing-up dreams have come true – she’s going to Queen Titania''s annual fancy-dress competition. She’s always dreamed of meeting the fashionable town fairies on the mainland, and now’s her chance!But not everywhere is like Sheepskerry Island, and some fairies are less friendly than others. Without her Fairy Bell sisters to help her, Lily’s adventure spells trouble. How can she turn a dressing-up disaster into a prize-winning success?Young readers will love the enchanting stories and beautiful illustrations in this charming new series.

Objev podobné jako The Fairy Bell Sisters: Lily and the Fancy-dress Party - Margaret McNamara

A stylish, sensitive picture book focusing on Asperger's Syndrome in a unique and humorous way.

Objev podobné jako Leo and the Octopus - Isabelle Marinov

'Welcome back to the Nothing to See Here hotel - where we have complimentary weirdness in every room and hilarity is available twenty four hours a day' Frank Cottrell Boyce The second book in this fabulously funny series by bestselling author Steven Butler and the wonderful Steven Lenton! Having just saved the hotel from a goblin prince, Frankie Banister and the guests are looking forward to enjoying themselves and celebrating the summer holiday of Trogmanay! But when a snow storm blows in (complete with Yeti family), and a number of mysterious guests arrive, something sinister seems to be taking over the hotel and celebrating is the last thing on anyone’s mind…PRAISE FOR THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL: 'This book is so good you won't blunking believe it!'Tom Fletcher 'Hilariously funny and inventive, and I love the extraordinary creatures and the one thirty-sixth troll protagonist...' Cressida Cowell 'A rip-roaring, swashbuckling, amazerous magical adventure. Comedy Gold.' Francesca Simon ‘This hotel gets five stars from me’ Liz Pichon 'A splundishly swashbungling tale of trolls, goblins and other bonejangling creatures. Put on your wellies and plunge into the strangest hotel you will ever encounter. This is a hotel I hope I never find! Wonderfully, disgustingly funny.' Jeremy Strong ‘What a fun hotel! Book me in immediately!’ Kaye Umansky

Objev podobné jako You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti! - Steven Butler

‘This was the original game of thrones’ George R.R. Martin

Objev podobné jako The Lily and the Lion - Maurice Druon

Kniha z kolekce ACC Art Books. Postřehy módní novinářky Scarlett Conlonové o stylu zpěvačky Dua Lipy.

Objev podobné jako Kniha ACC Art Books Dua Lipa: And the Clothes She Wears by Scarlett Conlon

From Sunday Times bestselling novelist Rose Tremain comes a gripping novel of murder and revenge set in Victorian England Nobody knows yet that she is a murderer... London, 1850. On a freezing winter''s night, a baby is abandoned at the gates of a park only to be saved by a young policeman and taken to the Foundling Hospital.After suffering years of brutal hardship at the Hospital, Lily is released into the world of Victorian London. But she is hiding a dreadful secret...When Lily and the policeman meet again, Lily is convinced that he holds the key to her happiness. But might he also be the one to uncover her crime and so condemn her to death?''Enthralling... Tremain evokes Victorian London with visceral intensity in a gripping and deeply humane novel exploring themes of rejection, poverty, guilt and redemption'' Observer

Objev podobné jako Lily - Tremain Rose

''Astutely observed and so very tenderly told, The Moments is pure pleasure from beginning to end'' The ExpressLife is made up of countless moments. Moments that make us who we are. But what if they don''t unfold the way they''re supposed to...?What if you get on the wrong bus, or don''t speak to the right person at a party, or stay in a job that isn''t for you? Will you miss your one chance at happiness? Or will happiness find you eventually, when the moment is right?Meet Matthew and Myrtle. They have never really felt like they fitted - in life or with anyone else. But they are meant to be together - if only they can find each other.A powerful and emotional story about missed chances, interwoven lives and the moments that define us.Readers are captivated by The Moments:''A joyful read for anyone who''s happily in love, has loved, or is yet to find love. It will make you laugh -although keep the tissues nearby'' Heat''The poignant power of "what if" draws you into this heartfelt story...a clever hook, skilfully delivered'' Sunday Mirror''A mesmerising read'' Woman''s Weekly''A powerful story of missed chances'' Bella''Tender and poetic'' Woman''So very highly recommended, do not miss this book especially if you love books by David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.The Moments actually affected me more than One Day and Me Before You and I really can''t praise Natalie Winter highly enough'' The Book Magnet''Reading The Moments made me glad to be me, to be alive, and to have led the life I have - good and bad bits included. In The Moments Natalie Winter shows us fundamental truths about humanity and life so that I feel my life has been enhanced by her words. It''s just too difficult to express how much I enjoyed reading The Moments because it''s such an uplifting, heart-warming story'' Linda''s Book Bag''A stunning and powerful debut about love, near misses and the moments that really make us, The Moments is a tender and emotional story that really pulls the reader in and appreciate the small things in life'' Handwritten Girl''The Moments blew me away and even made the deepest part of my soul emotional! Such an incredibly beautiful, raw, insightful, and highly emotive read which will stay with me for a very long time. Please, please do put this on your wishlist as you will not regret it'' The Writing Garnet

Objev podobné jako The Moments - Natalie Winter

**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**THE SWEEPING, SUN-DRENCHED STORY OF LOVE, FAMILY AND UNTOLD SECRETS SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF WWII, FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER''Adriana is a storyteller second to none'' HEATHER MORRIS, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz''Trigiani never fails to sweep you away . . . an emotional and beautiful tale of family, love, and loss'' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, bestselling author of Malibu Rising''There is a reason Adriana Trigiani is so beloved by her millions of devoted readers . . . gorgeous'' SARAH JESSICA PARKER''A big, beautiful, wonderful book; romantic, moving, transporting, affecting I will do everything I can to encourage everyone to read it'' LOUISE DOUGLAS, bestselling author of The House by the Sea_________Domenica Cabrelli had two great loves of her life.The first, her childhood sweetheart: a boy from the same small, sun-drenched Italian town of Viareggio. A romance born out of yearning and shared history; over before it really had a chance to begin.Then, on an idyllic French coastline in the shadow of war, Domenica''s second great love affair, which would go on to define her - a mysterious captain, with a future on the front line.Many decades later, only her daughter, Matelda, knows the true story of these two men''s lives, and the secret that connects them. And, as the end of her life nears, Matelda realises that some truths are too great to be lost.But as she works against the clock with her own daughter to unpack their family''s legacy, more questions arise than answers.What was the real story of her mother''s wartime years?What kept her away from Italy for so long, after the fighting had ended?And what, ultimately, brought her home again? . . ._________''An unforgettable historical epic. This rich family story is magnificent in the telling'' Lisa Jewell''At once epic and intimate . . . A delightful novel'' Jess Walter''This beautiful, sweeping historical epic paints an exquisite portrait of love, loss, the ravages of time and the price a family pays for its secrets. Brava! Kristin Hannah''Beautifully written, immersive . . . Sweeps you up and takes you on an epic journey. A must-read for 2022'' Sarah Pearse ''An exquisite gem of a novel. No one does historical fiction better than Trigiani'' David Baldacci''This is a sweeping story of the complexities of love and family . . . A beautiful historical romance, this book manages to be epic and intimate at the same time'' Sun

Objev podobné jako The Good Left Undone - Adriana Trigiani

'Astutely observed and so very tenderly told, The Moments is pure pleasure from beginning to end' The ExpressLife is made up of countless moments. Moments that make us who we are. But what if they don't unfold the way they're supposed to...?What if you get on the wrong bus, or don't speak to the right person at a party, or stay in a job that isn't for you? Will you miss your one chance at happiness? Or will happiness find you eventually, when the moment is right?Meet Matthew and Myrtle. They have never really felt like they fitted - in life or with anyone else. But they are meant to be together - if only they can find each other.A powerful and emotional story about missed chances, interwoven lives and the moments that define us.Readers are captivated by The Moments:'A joyful read for anyone who's happily in love, has loved, or is yet to find love. It will make you laugh -although keep the tissues nearby' Heat'The poignant power of "what if" draws you into this heartfelt story...a clever hook, skilfully delivered' Sunday Mirror'A mesmerising read' Woman's Weekly'A powerful story of missed chances' Bella'Tender and poetic' Woman'So very highly recommended, do not miss this book especially if you love books by David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes. The Moments actually affected me more than One Day and Me Before You and I really can't praise Natalie Winter highly enough' The Book Magnet'Reading The Moments made me glad to be me, to be alive, and to have led the life I have - good and bad bits included. In The Moments Natalie Winter shows us fundamental truths about humanity and life so that I feel my life has been enhanced by her words. It's just too difficult to express how much I enjoyed reading The Moments because it's such an uplifting, heart-warming story' Linda's Book Bag'A stunning and powerful debut about love, near misses and the moments that really make us, The Moments is a tender and emotional story that really pulls the reader in and appreciate the small things in life' Handwritten Girl'The Moments blew me away and even made the deepest part of my soul emotional! Such an incredibly beautiful, raw, insightful, and highly emotive read which will stay with me for a very long time. Please, please do put this on your wishlist as you will not regret it' The Writing Garnet

Objev podobné jako The Moments - Natalie Winter

Soon to be an HBO series, the follow-up to My Brilliant Friend in the New York Times bestselling Neapolitan quartet about two friends growing up in post-war Italy is a rich, intense, and generous-hearted family epic by Italy's most beloved and acclaimed writer, Elena Ferrante, "one of the great novelists of our time." (Roxana Robinson, The New York Times) In The Story of a New Name, Lila has recently married and made her enteree into the family business; Elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighborhood that she so often finds stifling. Love, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their stories. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for Elena. Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life's challenges. In these Neapolitan Novels, Elena Ferrante, the acclaimed author of The Days of Abandonment, gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging. Ferrante is one of the world's great storytellers. With the Neapolitan quartet she has given her readers an abundant, generous, and masterfully plotted page-turner that is also a stylish work of literary fiction destined to delight readers for many generations to come.

Objev podobné jako The Story Of A New Name - Elena Ferrante

This hardcover box set of Angie Thomas''s #1 New York Times bestsellers The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose makes a great holiday or graduation gift.Two generations of the Carter family coming of age in the world of Garden Heights and defying expectations to forge their own paths.The Hate U GiveWilliam C. Morris Award Winner · National Book Award Longlist · Michael L. Printz Honor Book · Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book"Absolutely riveting!" —Jason Reynolds"Stunning." —John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important."—Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer.Concrete RoseAngie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.If there’s one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick Carter knows, it’s that a real man takes care of his family. As the son of a former gang legend, Mav does that the only way he knows how: dealing for the King Lords. With this money he can help his mom, who works two jobs while his dad’s in prison.4 starred reviews * “A heartfelt exploration of Black manhood and the power of possibility.” (People magazine)

Objev podobné jako Angie Thomas: The Hate U Give & Concrete Rose 2-Book Box Set - Angie Thomasová

A guided journey to discover your soul’s answers to life’s great questions. Human life is surrounded by mystery. At the centre of this mystery is the question: Why are we here? is there a purpose to our existence, a reason why we’re experiencing the beauty and pain of physical life? There is also the mystery of the universe itself. What is it and where did it come from? Religious and spiritual traditions have created complex cosmologies to answer these questions, but each tradition has a different answer and we are left with profound uncertainty about deeper reality. As psychologist Matthew McKay reveals, we can each discover our own answers to these questions, our own inner truth, by connecting with the wisdom of our souls. In this guided workbook, McKay offers a step-by-step process to unleash the unconscious and intuitive wisdom held in the awareness of your soul. He explains how to use “deep knowledge meditation” to access all of your soul’s accumulated knowledge, everything you have learned across all of your incarnations. Channeling his late son, Jordan, a discarnate soul who has lived hundreds of lives, McKay shares Jordan’s lessons on the mysteries of human existence, including what the divine or god is, the nature of a soul, the nature of matter and energy, the role of love in our lives, and the origin of the universe. Accompanying these channeled teachings are journal prompts from Jordan, to be used with deep knowledge meditation, to help you listen to your heart and shine a light on your own deepest wisdom and soul knowledge. Guiding you on a journey of self-discovery, this book offers the opportunity to find your soul’s truth about your life’s purpose and the nature of physical reality.

Objev podobné jako Lessons from the Afterlife - Matthew McKay

Rediscover the classic Spider-Man Venom trilogy by Diane Duane, now as a brand-new omnibus collecting all three novels. THIS TRIPLE THREAT GIVES SPIDER-MAN THE FIGHT OF HIS LIFE.Collecting all three of Diane Duane''s fan-favorite Spider-Man novels in a brand-new omnibus, featuring The Venom Factor, The Lizard Sanction, and The Octopus Agenda.Venom is out of control, seemingly murdering one of the innocents he swore to protect. Has Venom lost his mind, or is there another suspect?The Lizard is rampaging through the Everglades in search of a cure. While Spider-Man tries to stop him causing any more destruction, Venom appears hell-bent on killing the Lizard. What do these two have in common, and does it have something to do with the mysterious group of mercenaries in the area?Doctor Octopus is stockpiling nuclear bombs and has masterminded a plan to rain havoc down across the globe. Spider-Man and Venom must put aside their differences and team up to defeat Doc Ock before he devastates the planet.Doctor Octopus is stockpiling nuclear bombs and has masterminded a plan to rain havoc down across the globe. Spider-Man and Venom must put aside their differences and team up to defeat Doc Ock before he devastates the planet.

Objev podobné jako Marvel classic novels - Spider-Man: The Venom Factor Omnibus - Diane Duane

The Spice Race is on – and Captain Ferdinand Magellan''s expedition to find the treasure will change the course of history. Welcome to a bold new telling of his famed but ill-fated voyage.This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You''ll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways.Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives – and the world.Unapologetically and poignantly written and illustrated by Thekla Priebst, The Voyage That Changed the World will sweep you along on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring the triumphs, dangers, betrayals and tragedies that marked this epic endeavour for a truly unforgettable read.

Objev podobné jako The Voyage That Changed The World - Thekla Priebst

In the bestselling tradition of The Swerve and A Distant Mirror, The Verge tells the story of a period that marked a decisive turning point for both European and world history. Here, author Patrick Wyman examines two complementary and contradictory sides of the same historical coin: the world-altering implications of the developments of printed mass media, extreme taxation, exploitative globalization, humanistic learning, gunpowder warfare, and mass religious conflict in the long term, and their intensely disruptive consequences in the short-term.As told through the lives of ten real people-from famous figures like Christopher Columbus and wealthy banker Jakob Fugger to a ruthless small-time merchant and a one-armed mercenary captain-The Verge illustrates how their lives, and the times in which they lived, set the stage for an unprecedented globalized future.Over an intense forty-year period, the seeds for the so-called "Great Divergence" between Western Europe and the rest of the globe would be planted. From Columbus''s voyage across the Atlantic to Martin Luther''s sparking the Protestant Reformation, the foundations of our own, recognizably modern world came into being.For the past 500 years, historians, economists, and the policy-oriented have argued which of these individual developments best explains the West''s rise from backwater periphery to global dominance. As The Verge presents it, however, the answer is far more nuanced.

Objev podobné jako The Verge - Patrick Wyman

A panoramic exploration of peoples, objects and beliefs over 40,000 years from the celebrated author of A History of the World in 100 Objects and Germany, following the new BBC Radio 4 documentary and British Museum exhibition. One of the central facts of human existence is that every society shares a set of beliefs and assumptions - a faith, an ideology, a religion - that goes far beyond the life of the individual. These beliefs are an essential part of a shared identity. They have a unique power to define - and to divide - us, and are a driving force in the politics of much of the world today. Throughout history they have most often been, in the widest sense, religious. Yet this book is not a history of religion, nor an argument in favour of faith. It is about the stories which give shape to our lives, and the different ways in which societies imagine their place in the world. Looking across history and around the globe, it interrogates objects, places and human activities to try to understand what shared beliefs can mean in the public life of a community or a nation, how they shape the relationship between the individual and the state, and how they help give us our sense of who we are. For in deciding how we live with our gods, we also decide how to live with each other.

Objev podobné jako Living with the Gods - Dr Neil MacGregor

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help! From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market, enrich the elite or track money around the globe, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish.With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakening the possibility of a happier, more just and more sustainable world.

Objev podobné jako How Economics Can Save the World: Simple Ideas to Solve Our Biggest Problems - Erik Angner

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help!From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market or enrich the elite, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish.With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakening the possibility of a happier, more just and more sustainable world.

Objev podobné jako How Economics Can Save the World - Erik Angner

A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough’s bestselling classic.BIRDS. 11,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightness, freedom and richness of plumage and song.David Attenborough has been watching and learning all his life. His classic book, now fully updated with the latest discoveries in ornithology, is a brilliant introduction to bird behaviours around the world: what they do and why they do it. He looks at each step in birds'' lives and the problems they have to solve: learning to fly; finding food; communicating; mating and caring for nests, eggs and young; migrating; facing dangers and surviving harsh conditions.Sir David has no equal in helping others to learn and making it exciting. His curiosity and enjoyment are infectious. He shows the lifelong pleasure that birds around us offer, and how much we miss if unaware of them.

Objev podobné jako The Life of Birds - David Attenborough

The Story of a New Name, the second book of the Neapolitan Quartet, picks up the story where My Brilliant Friend left off. Lila has recently married and made her entrée into the family business; Elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighbourhood that she so often finds stifling. Love, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their stories. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for Elena. Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life's challenges. In the Neapolitan Quartet, Elena Ferrante gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging.

Objev podobné jako The Story of a New Name - Elena Ferrante

A fully updated new edition of David AttenboroughÂ’s bestselling classic.BIRDS. 11,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightness, freedom and richness of plumage and song.David Attenborough has been watching and learning all his life. His classic book, now fully updated with the latest discoveries in ornithology, is a brilliant introduction to bird behaviours around the world: what they do and why they do it. He looks at each step in birds'' lives and the problems they have to solve: learning to fly; finding food; communicating; mating and caring for nests, eggs and young; migrating; facing dangers and surviving harsh conditions.Sir David has no equal in helping others to learn and making it exciting. His curiosity and enjoyment are infectious. He shows the lifelong pleasure that birds around us offer, and how much we miss if unaware of them.

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“A stunning chronicle of an Indian woman’s coming-of-age... This is electrifying.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Is this a ghost story?” Meena asked the barber’s wife who told the tale. “I don’t want to hear scary stories one night before I marry.” “Not all ghost stories are scary,” said the barber’s wife, laughing at Meena. “Besides, we have a long time before us, and stories are little baskets to carry time away in.”Exquisitely written, a blend of ghost stories, myths, and song, The Woman Who Climbed Trees is a haunting, deeply felt multi-generational story that illuminates the transitional nature of women’s lives and the feeling of loss they experience, as they give up one home and family to become part of another.When she marries a man from Nepal, Meena must leave behind her family and home in India and forge a new identity in a strange place. The Woman Who Climbed Trees follows her, the women who surround her, and the daughter she eventually raises, as they carefully navigate the uncertain tides of their diasporic lives.

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Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, this small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring loving kindness meditation for adults and children to practise together.In this calming board book, young readers can discover a meditation that inspires loving kindness, enabling them to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of those around them. Beautiful original illustrations engage your child’s imagination while the simple words of the meditation can be read out loud, helping to develop empathy skills.A wonderful, meditative book about kindness for children:Meditative content developed in collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai LamaStunning visuals welcome readers into the enriching world on every pageAn effective introduction to meditation for kids, this is the perfect mindfulness gift for children and their grown-upsLoving Kindness is ideal for a calming activity before bed or to diffuse difficult situations, and is the perfect tool for introducing the little ones in your life to the benefits of meditation and the art of mindfulness.

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The moving memoir of a doctor who became a family caregiver and learned why care is so central to all our lives ''Beautiful and deeply moving. A truly extraordinary work that will change how we think about our lives and the society we live in'' Michael Puett, author of The Path When Dr Arthur Kleinman, an eminent Harvard psychiatrist and social anthropologist, began caring for his wife, Joan, after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer''s disease, he found just how far the act of caregiving extended beyond the boundaries of medicine. In The Soul of Care, he delivers a deeply inspiring story about what it means to grapple with illness from both sides, as an experienced doctor and a loving husband.Caregiving is long, hard, unglamorous work - at moments joyous, more often tedious, sometimes agonizing, but always rich in meaning. Describing the practical, emotional and moral aspects of caring, Kleinman explores how we must ask uncomfortable questions of ourselves and of our doctors. Poignant and honest, The Soul of Care is an uplifting story about what really matters in our lives.

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''Sylva skilfully illustrates an unmoored character completely consumed by a spiralling, unrelenting grief'' - Kirkus Reviews''This story is taut and unsettling with a brilliant ending!'' - Candis''Creepily claustrophobic'' - New York Times Book Review ___________Careful what you look for. Careful what you find.After the mysterious death of her beloved sister, Tess is grief-stricken and lonely. She''s forced to BnB Rosie''s old room to pay the bills.With strangers in her home, Tess discovers a distraction: their possessions.Tempted into the room while they''re out, she goes through her guests'' things, imagining the stories they hold. These forbidden glimpses into their lives and the chance of being caught are a momentary thrill - the only thing she can feel through the numbing pain of her loss, and the so-far fruitless police investigation.When handsome and inscrutable Arran takes the room, Tess finds his diary. The entries are about an unnamed woman. Crush or obsession? Slowly, his writing takes a darker tone, and Tess can''t stop reading.In her compulsion to know, to uncover the truth, there''s something Tess fails to notice.She''s being watched.Everyone has their secrets. This one is closer to home.

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The Secrets to Powerful CommunicationThe Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men helps you improve communication skills, enhance relationships, and navigate complex emotions and conversations.#1 New Release in Communication ReferenceEmbrace the power of conscious communication and become part of a new generation of emotionally aware, respectful men. Your journey towards enhanced relationships and a more fulfilling life begins here. In this transformative guide, author Jem Fuller draws on 20 years of coaching and leadership, providing strategies to enhance communication skills. Explore the depths of personal discovery through honest stories, discovering how small steps in awareness can lead to significant changes in relationships and results.It''s not just a book. In a world where communication shapes the essence of our relationships and results, Fuller challenges conventional norms that may hinder effective expression. The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men is a guide to thinking, focusing, acting, and communicating in ways that profoundly impact both individual lives and the lives of those around you. The book urges men to break free from societal constraints, offering practical strategies for navigating complex emotions and conversations. As you delve into Jem''s colorful life experiences and leadership insights, witness the potential for positive societal change and a more fulfilling life through the profound impact of conscious communication.Inside, you''ll find:Masterful coaching strategies for effective communicationLeadership insights honed over two decadesPractical guidance for navigating complex emotionsStories from a diverse life, enhancing cultural understandingIf you liked books such as The First Minute, The Effective Communication Method, or 7 Winning Conflict Resolution Techniques, you’ll love The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men.

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An essential tool for healers, therapists, activists, and trauma survivors who are interested in a justice-centered approach to somatic transformation The Politics of Trauma offers somatics with a social analysis. This book is for therapists and social activists who understand that trauma healing is not just for individuals—and that social change is not just for movement builders. Just as health practitioners need to consider the societal factors underlying trauma, so too must activists understand the physical and mental impacts of trauma on their own lives and the lives of the communities with whom they organize. Trauma healing and social change are, at their best, interdependent. Somatics has proven to be particularly effective in addressing trauma, but in practice it typically focuses solely on the individual, failing to integrate the social conditions that create trauma in the first place. Staci K. Haines, somatic innovator and cofounder of generative somatics, invites readers to look beyond individual experiences of body and mind to examine the social, political, and economic roots of trauma—including racism, environmental degradation, sexism, and poverty. Haines helps readers identify, understand, and address these sources of trauma to help us bridge individual healing with social transformation.

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The stunning conclusion to The Book of Stolen Dreams series from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman. After saving the world more times than she can count, things are finally starting to feel normal for Rachel Klein. But life is never normal for a Keeper of the Key... When a famous movie-star returns alive and well to Krasnia after weeks lost in the desert, everyone is thrilled! Everyone, except Rachel. Something about the actor doesn't feel quite right. Then Rachel realises the horrifying truth. With both their own lives and the fate of Krasnia at stake, Rachel and her brother Robert must return to the Hinterland, expose the truth and put an end to tyrant Charles Malstain's evil plans once and for all. Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:"A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." Ben Miller"A wonderful story. Gripping and magical." Anthony Horowitz

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''Do you glow in the dark?'' In 1987, an unsecured source of radiotherapy was stolen from an abandoned hospital in Goiania, Brazil, resulting in four deaths and 249 contaminations. Liliana Colanzi''s debut collection is inspired by this radiological disaster, where each story seizes the reader''s attention through her unpredictable and original storytelling. Colanzi transgresses the distinction between reality and fiction, time and genre, to create a striking exploration of toxic waste and its impact on local lives and the environment. Where a harmless object or place holds an invisible threat and the reader is left wondering what is real. You Glow in the Dark is an impactful and experimental collection that exemplifies the genius of Colanzi''s writing.

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Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell argues that the first two words of Christianity''s most famous prayer - the Lord''s Prayer - encapsulate the radical heart of the Christian faith: that we belong to each other, and that we all have access to God. And if we could understand both these ideas they would truly change our lives - and the world.Unpacking each clause of this ancient prayer both for those who want to encounter it afresh and those beyond church circles, this is the Lord''s Prayer recast as a manifesto for the 21st-century church and all who are searching to belong.

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Illuminates the power in bearing witness as an ethical orientation toward the world and its people.In The Witness as Educator, David T. Hansen examines the idea of bearing witness. He shows how it constitutes an ethical orientation that heeds human yearnings for justice, beauty, and meaning. He engages the work of three exemplary witnesses: W. G. Sebald, Aimé Césaire, and Walt Whitman. Sebald powerfully confronts the human costs of the violence of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Césaire evokes a creative Black consciousness in the face of European colonialism and attests to this outlook''s joyous and painful development. Whitman''s witness to American life, alongside his poignant testimony about caring for wounded soldiers during the American Civil War, speaks to a hope deeper than the prospects of democracy. Hansen shows how these witnesses did not "choose" to write about their respective themes. They had to. The circumstances of their lives and the events of their time summoned them to bear witness. Hansen addresses how their efforts, supplemented by those of other witnesses whose testimony he incorporates, hold considerable educational promise in a world marked by continued misunderstanding and discord and yet also by great possibility.

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The perfect feel-good novel - a celebration of the underdog, of family and of remembering what really matters in life - from a joyous new voice in fiction. Perfect for fans of The Authenticity Project, The Lido and The Keeper of Lost Things.

Objev podobné jako The Patron Saint of Second Chances - Christine Simon

The enchanted life is possible for anyone. It is deeply grounded in the living world. It is creative, intuitive, imaginative. It thrives on work that has heart and meaning. Sharon Blackie speaks to those who feel an emptiness at the heart of modern life who long for a more authentic, harmonious and connected lifestyle. The Enchanted Life offers practical and grounded tools for enchanting our lives and the places we live in. An inspiring book for the intelligent, creative self development arena with insight, wisdom, interviews, case studies and exercises.

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The extraordinary, moving story of the Afghan women judges who fought for their careers and their lives, and the international network of women who helped them escape the Taliban.

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When Mark the shark is playing with his friends, he loves to tryhis best. But no matter how hard he tries, sometimes he loses atthe games or colours outside of the lines. And the more mistakeshe makes, the more frustrated he gets until he... SNAAAPS!But when there's a commotion in the ocean, can Mark use his besttalents to save the day?

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With over 4,000 entries, this informative A to Z provides clear, jargon-free definitions on a wide variety of mathematical terms. Its entries cover both pure and applied mathematics, and include key theories, concepts, methods, programmes, people, and terminology.For this sixth edition, around 800 new terms have been defined, expanding on the dictionary''s coverage of topics such as algebra, differential geometry, algebraic geometry, representation theory, and statistics. Among this new material are articles such as cardinal arithmetic, first fundamental form, Lagrange''s theorem, Navier-Stokes equations, potential, and splitting field. The existing entries have also been revised and updated to account for developments in the field. Numerous supplementary features complement the text, including detailed appendices on basic algebra, areas and volumes, trigonometric formulae, and Roman numerals. Newly added to these sections is a historical timeline of significant mathematicians lives and the emergence of key theorems. There are also illustrations, graphs, and charts throughout the text, as well as useful web links to provide access to further reading.

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The Big Book of BloomsTheBigBookIn the opening pages, readers will learn all about botany, including how to recognize different types of flowers. Subsequent pages illustrate the various habitats that are home to flora such as pitcher plants, the giant water lily, and the weirdly wonderful corpse flower. Readers will discover which flowers are endangered and why some blooms are fragrant or colorful, not to mention grisly details about carnivorous and poisonous flowers.This title pairs picture-book charm and concise, informative text to create a beautiful book for children to return to. ZommerÂ’s quirky illustrations appeal to young readers, who will relish these fun and amazing facts about the worldÂ’s most exciting plants.

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When Amy Stewart discovered a community of tree collectors, she expected to meet horticultural fanatics driven to plant every species of oak or maple. But she also discovered that the urge to collect trees springs from deeper, more profound motives, such as a longing for community, a vision for the future, or a path to healing and reconciliation. In this slyly humorous, informative, often poignant volume, Stewart brings us fifty captivating stories of people who spend their lives in pursuit of rare and wonderful trees and are transformed in the process. Vivian Keh has forged a connection to her Korean elders through her persimmon orchard. The former poet laureate W. S. Merwin planted a tree almost every day for more than three decades, until he had turned a barren estate into a palm sanctuary. And Joe Hamilton cultivates pines on land passed down to him by his once-enslaved great-grandfather, building a legacy for the future. Stewart populates this lively compendium with her own watercolour portraits of these extraordinary people and their trees, side trips to investigate famous tree collections, arboreal glossaries, and even tips for ''unauthorised'' forestry. This book is a stunning tribute to a devoted group of nature lovers making their lives - and the world - more beautiful, one tree at a time.

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Revisiting a childhood home sparks powerful memories in this stunningly insightful and unforgettable novella by the highly acclaimed and much missed Mal Peet.When a man returns to his childhood home and visits the derelict tree house in which his father once chose to live, he recalls the past unravelling of his family, the unspoken strangeness of their lives, and the impact on his own adult life.Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 8.

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In a world preoccupied by borders, bridges celebrate the possibility of connection Dr Gavin Francis crosses bridges both actual and metaphorical on a journey through six continents, twenty countries and four decades of travel, exploring answers to questions of peace and conflict, connection and community. From Rome''s Ponte Sant''Angelo to Brooklyn, Victoria Falls to London, Singapore to Siberia, Francis''s tour of bridges around the world demonstrates what the building of bridges has meant to our civilisation, how crossings can enrich our lives, and the price we pay when we tear them down.

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The life and times of one of the most important writers of our time, from her peripatetic childhood in the Canadian far north, through the writing of The Handmaid's Tale, to her position today as revered truth-teller and literary icon How does one of the greatest storytellers of our time write her own life? The long-awaited memoir from one of our most lauded and influential cultural figures ‘Every writer is at least two beings: the one who lives, and the one who writes. Though everything written must have passed through their minds, or mind, they are not the same.’ Raised by ruggedly independent, scientifically minded parents – entomologist father, dietician mother – Atwood spent most of each year in the wild forest of northern Quebec. This childhood was unfettered and nomadic, sometimes isolated (on her eighth birthday: 'It sounds forlorn. It was forlorn. It gets more forlorn.’), but also thrilling and beautiful. From this unconventional start, Atwood unfolds the story of her life, linking seminal moments to the books that have shaped our literary landscape, from the cruel year that spawned Cat’s Eye to divided 1980s Berlin where she began The Handmaid’s Tale. In pages bursting with bohemian gatherings, her magical life with the wildly charismatic writer Graeme Gibson and major political turning points, we meet poets, bears, Hollywood actors and larger-than-life characters straight from the pages of an Atwood novel. As we travel with her along the course of her life, more and more is revealed about her writing, the connections between real life and art – and the workings of one of our greatest imaginations.

Objev podobné jako Book of Lives - Margaret Atwoodová