look up at the stars katie cotton

This stunningly illustrated and heartfelt book tells the story of a mother bear and her child, who leave their house on an adventure in search of a star, in a warm tale of love, family and home.Look up at the stars, so high above me. If I could just hold one, how happy I’d be!A parent and child go in search of a star, journeying through dark woods, accross rough seas and through snow and ice to the top of Mount Digger-Doo in order to reach their goal, but what will happen when they find it out of reach? This lyrical picture book celebrates adventure, coming home, love – and the idea that sometimes what you are looking for is right under your nose. A relaxing and mindful read that's perfect for any parent who is looking to soothe their child at bedtime. 'This is a lovely gentle book, with comforting rhymes, fantastic illustrations and a fabulous go-getting mother figure' ​—Just Imagine

Objev podobné jako Look Up at the Stars - Katie Cotton

The first in a magical new middle grade series from a rising star author, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Michelle Harrison. Inspired by The Arabian Nights.The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn''t the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compass…Twelve year old Amira has only ever known a life at sea with her sea-witch mothers. So when their ship is wrecked in a great storm, Amira is delighted to have an opportunity to explore land – accompanied by her best friend Namur – a jinn in cat form. Amira soon finds a boy who has a jinn like her, and learns that their spirit companions are connected to the mysterious storm that gets stronger each day.When Namur goes missing Amira discovers she has to visit a magical place; a place where lost things can be found. But will Amira also discover her own destiny, and find out what it truly means to be a Moonchild?Go on more magical adventures in Moonchild: City of the Sun, the stunning sequel to Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found

Objev podobné jako Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found - Aisha Bushby

Discover the wonder of marine life seen up close in these joyous and sparkling essays.In 2022, Christina Riley became an ‘underwater artist in residence’ at the Argyll Coast Hope Spot – a place of incredible natural beauty in Scotland also crucial for the health of the world’s oceans. She spent days submerged alongside marine life, before resurfacing to reflect, recreate and recount what she had seen – and the feelings of love, hope and responsibility her experience had evoked in her.The resulting essays, collected in this stunning volume, swim through the kaleidoscope of marine life she found there, from starfish to seagrass to the water itself. What shines through all of them is a sense of wonder that is also a call to action. Looking Down at the Stars asks: how can we harness our feelings of awe at the natural world in order to take better care of it?Christina Riley’s lyrical prose is the perfect guide to this unfamiliar underwater world, brimming with surprises, sunlight and sea stars.

Objev podobné jako Looking Down at the Stars - Christina Riley

“IF SHE APPEARS BEFORE YOU…WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME THE SAME?” As the first snow of the year descends in luscious flurries on Chamus, so too follows a romantic legend: Couples whose ties bind under such a sky shall live happily ever after. Noah, swept up by the romantic tale, vows his love once more to Raeliana, offering her a ring anew—only this time, it’s not a contractual farce. Forced to confront her feelings and just how her actions have changed the plot, Raeliana is still none the wiser to how twisted things have become. Enter Beatrice, the original heroine…now turned villain! She’ll do anything to see Raeliana dead—and Noah may very well end up as collateral damage…

Objev podobné jako Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 6 - Milčcha, David Odell

Excite your children and give them a firm foundation in phonics. Part of the Bug Club family, Bug Club Phonics aims to help children learn to read by the age of six in a fun and accessible way. Following the order of Letters and Sounds, the Bug Club Phonics programme matches the National Curriculum and Early Learning Goals and ensures children read from books with the sounds they know as they are learning to read. Ideal for home learning. Cora and Mark are surprised when Dad''s new carpet takes them on a magic adventure. They have to hang on tight when they encounter a shark, but return home safe in the end. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 4-5 (Reception) Book band: Red C Phonics phase: 4

Objev podobné jako Bug Club Phonics - Phase 3 Unit 10: Up to the Stars - Jill Atkins

Mary Panton walls up her desires in a beautiful villa high up in the hills above Florence, as she calmly contemplates her disastrous marriage. But a single act of compassion begins a nightmare of violence that shatters her serenity. She turns for help to the notorious Rowley Flint, and through him comes to realise that to deny love, with all its passions and risks, is to deny life itself.

Objev podobné jako Up At The Villa - William Somerset Maugham

Falling in love is never seamless...Phoebe Baker has two passions in life: vintage dresses, and her French Bulldog, Coco Chanel. As the fierce and sassy manager of The Vintage Dress Shop, it''s not only her job, but her calling to make sure everyone leaves her shop with their dream outfit. She doesn''t need anyone or anything when she''s in her frock heaven.When an incident between Phoebe and a customer goes viral and risks damaging the reputation of the shop, Phoebe''s job is suddenly on the line.But Phoebe risks losing more than just her beloved shop; there''s also Freddy, the shop''s business advisor, who''s had enough of being second best to a bunch of second-hand dresses.As Christmas approaches, can Phoebe stitch everything back together again, and open up her heart?EVERYONE ADORES ANNIE DARLING:''The sweetest, most delicious book . . . Such a gorgeous love story'' Marian Keyes''The most uplifting, sumptuously indulgent, romantic joy of a book . . . It tugged all my heartstrings and held me captive until the last, perfect page'' Cressida McLaughlin''Delicious storytelling'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Love everything Annie Darling writes'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely gorgeous, swoon worthy romance'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop - Annie Darling

Just when all hope to unearth Raeliana’s memories seems lost...Enter Iosa Ben! This “dark priestess” holds truths long since buried—and Raeliana is damned if she doesn’t finally get answers. And what better place to start than the “goddess” herself, the being who brought Raeliana’s soul to this world? But with Iosa declaring the goddess to be little else than a “two-bit playwright,” it turns out there may be more—or, well, less —to the goddess than meets the eye...

Objev podobné jako Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol. 8 - Milčcha, David Odell

Secrets, lies, and second chances are served up beneath the stars at a picturesque mountain getaway in this powerful novel about love and family by the bestselling author of This Is Not How It Ends.At the Vis Ta Vie inn, Reneé and Jean-Paul De La Rue face the daunting decision to close their beloved home for good.They’re not the only ones going through a season of change, though. Their guests include three couples in crisis: Hollywood celebs Leo and Penny are spending their silver anniversary together while on the cusp of divorce. Lucy, a practical-minded therapist, and Henry, an astronomer with his head in the stars, are struggling to find common ground. And former lawyer and current stay-at-home mom Sienna and charismatic sports agent Adam look perfect but are hiding rifts of their own. Thrown into the mix are self-absorbed single mother Cassidy and her sullen fifteen-year-old daughter, Rosalie.The stage is set for a week of betrayals, regrets, and shocking truths that can rend the heart or heal it. Vis Ta Vie—live your life—captures what it means to love through the darkness, and to find the light even after the magic fades.

Objev podobné jako We Are Made of Stars - Rochelle B. Weinsteinová

In the sequel to Stephen K. Stanford''s ''Jubilee'' follow Col Pereolo in Stars Like Us.Col is security chief for the artificial mini-world of JUBILEE – a kind of Vegas-in-space. But his peaceful life is shattered by a surprise attack, and desperate to save his young family, he flees with an unlikely crew including ex-wife, Sana. But the League base he reaches is riven by politics and infiltrated by the enemy. Col must escape again, this time to his birth planet, where he faces long dormant personal demons. Where is Jubilee? What’s happened to Col’s wife and kids? How can he stop these politically incorrect feelings for Sana from bubbling up? Only the stars can tell.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction and fantasy. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress. Awarded independent publisher of 2024 by the British Fantasy Society.

Objev podobné jako Stars Like Us - Stephen K. Stanford

An interactive pop-up book that inspires hands-on learning with the help of forest animals! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Bold, brightly coloured pictures, lift-the-flap pages and entertaining rhymes, Pop-Up Peekaboo: Forest provides lots of opportunities for parent-and-child interaction and hours of forest animal fun. Journey through this habitat, look up in the trees, down to the forest floor, and behind the flowers and ferns, and discover the animals that are hiding in the forest!Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a chatty woodpecker knocking on an oak tree, an adorable fawn staying safe in the undergrowth, a snail, a slug, and tiny ants beneath the leaves on the forest floor, two fox cubs snuggling in their underground den, and an owl family in the pine tree at night-time. Simple information about the forest habitat, the animals that live there, and the homes they make is carefully woven throughout, making this board book a fun and easy introduction to life in the forest. Inside the pages of this adventure pop-up book, you''ll find:- Hands-on play that builds confident book skills.- Look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity.- Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.- Rounded edges and chunky board book pages, protecting babies and their growing teeth!This pop-up book has been designed as an all-round activity learning experience, to get the most out of story time. Read aloud the lively rhymes that create the amusing story for your kids to follow, and play a guessing game of who is behind the flap! The rhymes and the easy-to-read text help little ones remember the new words they are learning for early language development. This interactive book for 2 year olds helps teach young children object permanence, which is an important step in childhood development. Turning the pages and moving the pop-ups helps toddlers learn motor control for improved dexterity.Complete the Pop-Up book series!Surprise! The peekaboo fun doesn''t stop here! Your little one will enjoy hours of hide-and-seek surprises with the My Pop-Up Series. Find your mermaid friends with Pop-Up Peekaboo! Mermaid, search the oceans in Pop-Up Peekaboo! Under the Sea and travel back in time to find dinosaurs in Pop-up Peekaboo! Baby Dinosaur and more!

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'Fun, action-packed and wildly original' CULTUREFLY 'Five Stars, Would Recommend' GRADY HENDRIX'Lord of the Flies crashes headfirst into The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' BENJAMIN STEVENSON> Passport> Suncream> Apocalypse???What happens when you're on holiday and the sun explodes? Professional underachiever Dan Foster is finally taking a break. Sure, his life has been average at best and, yes, he has never has quite lived up to his potential. But after a few Bud Lights in paradise with his girlfriend Mara, things are starting to look up. Then the sun explodes. With the island suddenly plunged into darkness, the ultra-rich guests hijack the remaining supplies and declare themselves the new ruling class. Led by a fitness influencer turned ruthless dictator, martial law is declared and the hoi polloi are press-ganged into service. And it's just Dan's luck that he could land an even worse job while on holiday. As temperatures drop and class tensions rise, Dan might have found a way for himself and Mara to escape the island. But sneaking away would also mean abandoning the burgeoning revolution that he might-have-kind-of-sort-of single-handedly started.'A must-read' BOOKLIST'Totally original' ALICE BELL'Fresh, fun and completely brilliant' SARAH BONNER

Objev podobné jako Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend - MJ Wassmer

This hilarious pop-up book has Bluey and family popping out of every page! Open the book and see who jumps out!Turn the pages to explore what pops up at the creek, the pool, and the backyard – for real life! Oh no . . . here come the grannies!Keep little hands busy with this brilliant Bluey book!Ready, Set, Go!

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‘Think Jack Reacher fronting Line of Duty’ Ian RankinYou get away with murder.In a remote sea loch on the west coast of Scotland, a fisherman vanishes without trace. His remains are never found.You make people disappear.A young man jumps from a bridge in Glasgow and falls to his death in the water below. DS Max Craigie uncovers evidence that links both victims. But if he can’t find out what cost them their lives, it won’t be long before more bodies turn up at the morgue…You come back for revenge.Soon cracks start to appear in the investigation, and Max’s past hurtles back to haunt him. When his loved ones are threatened, he faces a terrifying choice: let the only man he ever feared walk free, or watch his closest friend die…LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 McILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR! Max, Janie and Ross return in the second gripping novel in this explosive Scottish crime series.Readers LOVE The Blood Tide‘Line of Duty on steroids… It just never lets up!’ John Barlow‘The Blood Tide grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. Be warned: don’t sit down planning to read only a few pages!’ Kate London‘Tightly plotted, tense and thrilling. Neil Lancaster just gets better and better’ Marion Todd‘You can’t beat the voice of experience… A rugged tale from a writer who’s done this chilling stuff for real’ Paul Finch‘A rattlingly good read. The pages practically turn themselves…’ John Sutherland‘An absolutely thrilling read from a brand-new star of Tartan Noir. Superb.’ Cass Green‘Authentic to a tee. A story to die for. Characters that leap of all the page-turny pages.’ Imran Mahmood‘What a gripping page-turner – it kept me guessing until the very end’ Michelle Davies‘I’ve been hooked on this for a few days. It has it all: action, humour, tightly plotted with the most satisfying of endings!’ Chris McDonald

Objev podobné jako The Blood Tide - Neil Lancaster

A lyrical novel with a poetic narrative about an overlooked individual in Arab African history. For two days the rabbi rides on a donkey to find the ideal fiancée. Legs and arms shaved, hands dyed with henna, a girl to be married must shine like a mirror. Every girl hopes to be the chosen one and ride off on a donkey to live in the city. The desert is the domain of men; they believe they see oases and palm trees sagging with fruit, while women see only sand on top of sand. A rapid look-around at the girls in the circle was enough for the traveling rabbi to find the right one. He chooses Yudah because of her name, a contraction of Yahuda, and because she lowered her eyes when he looked at her. The Fiancée Rode In on a Donkey tells Yudah’s story. Instead of experiencing her dream of being chosen and riding off on a donkey to live in a palace, she finds herself in an encampment of tents swaying in the wind. She also doesn’t find the Emir, who is battling on other fronts and soon surrenders. Yudah and the rest of his followers are exiled to Ile Sainte-Marguerite, where she pursues a tireless quest for her future husband in France, seeking a man she has never seen. Will the fantastic destiny of the young girl from the desert ever be fulfilled? In lyrical novel after novel, Vénus Khoury-Ghata chooses overlooked individuals from history and brings them back to life on the page. Hauntingly unforgettable, The Fiancée Rode In on a Donkey is yet another poetic narrative from one of the most respected French authors of our times. Â

Objev podobné jako The Fiancee Rode In on a Donkey - Teresa Lavender Fagan, Venus Khoury–ghata

She doesn''t know I''m there, watching her. She slides her hand under her blouse. And then I see something impossible. She isn''t pregnant...Nothing is the same after she bursts into my life. She seems so perfect, and one by one, I watch my friends fall under her spell.Only I seem to suspect something. Only I see that her smiles don''t reach her cold, furious eyes.And when I''m accused of things I didn''t do, I know she''s behind it. But she never lets her mask slip. If I say anything, I''ll look crazy.At the baby shower, we share gifts in the posh hotel room, surrounded by balloons. She beams, her bump just visible under her bright red shirt.But that afternoon, I finally learn the unbelievable truth.There is no baby...A stunningly twisty story of toxic female friendships, guilt and lies from S.E. Lynes, author of the no.1 bestseller The Housewarming. If you like Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins, you''ll be glued to The Baby Shower.Everyone''s loving The Baby Shower:''Sucker punched, lost for words, blown away, a blabbering, gibbering emotional wreck!... I didn''t want to put it down but I didn''t want it to end either. It kept me glued to the pages and it shattered my heart into tiny pieces... A masterpiece... you seriously DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT!'' Chapter in My Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''OMG!!! JUST WOW!!!... I was completely gripped throughout this page-turning thriller... I absolutely loved the explosive ending which I was not at all expecting!!!... AN ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE MUST-READ.'' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Omg!! This book is just everything!!!... had me hooked from the off and I was about to quit my job just so I could keep reading... omg, boy does this story have TWISTS!!!!... You will be hooked, you will love every second of it. I raced through it in a day. Amazing.'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book. THIS BOOK!... It hooks you in with the twists and keeps you reading. I couldn''t put it down, obligations be damned.'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Amazing... another 5 star read!... an impossible book to put down... just perfect.'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow!!! What a brilliant rollercoaster read... I literally could not put this book down, the story just kept grabbing my attention... I loved it!! NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I foolishly started this this on Wednesday night planning to read a few chapters, I should have known that with this author sleep was never going to happen... seriously outstanding book - unreserved 5 stars, I''d give it a million if I could.'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I read this in half a day... I absolutely loved it!'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Wow!... amazing book!... I read this in one sitting while daughter was at school! I was riveted by this book right from the first chapter so entirely and only left the settee to make a few cups of tea!'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Amazing!! I loved this book from start to finish!... My heart was thumping as I read this book and tried to work out the twists... A real page-turner, read it now!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely fantastic. I was on the edge of my seat throughout... it will really make your heart pound with suspense. I seriously couldn''t put this down!'' Jessica''s Book Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Baby Shower - S.E. Lynes

From the winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, the third instalment of Podkin''s epic battle against the Gorm.''A spellbinding story full of friendship, excitement and magic.'' GuardianThe bard looks up at the three figures . . . Yes,’ says the bard. ‘They’re bonedancers. You don’t need to sound quite so excited, though. They have come to kill me.’And so it is that the bard and and his young apprentice Rue are taken to Spinestone, the temple warren of the bonedancers. It is here that the bard is ordered to retell the tale that has got him in so much trouble . . . and so to the next instalment in the astonishing tale of Podkin One-Ear . . .Podkin, Paz and Pook once again find their home under threat, but this time they are ready to fight! Podkin and the others leave for Sparrowfast to ask their uncle for the use of his magic bow. It''s the one weapon that could save them all. But as they flee into the forest depths, it seems they have been betrayed . . .‘Kieran Larwood’s talent and his passion for his wonderful characters leap off every page.’ David Long, author of SurvivorsKids love Podkin:‘One of the best books I have ever read.’ Cally, age 10, Lovereading4kids‘Like ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Watership Down’ mixed together.’ Sam, age 11, Lovereading4kids‘An adventure that keeps you wanting to read on and on into the night.’ Alex, age 10, Lovereading4kids

Objev podobné jako The Beasts of Grimheart - Kieran Larwood

Here comes the bride! After returning from her hot springs vacation, Komari is immediately thrust into another crisis when Lingzi Ailan, the princess of the Enchanted Lands, shows up at the Mulnite Imperial Palace begging for help. Apparently, the grand chancellor of the Enchanted Lands is in the process of overthrowing the current ruler, and he’s forcing Lingzi to marry him to solidify his grasp on power. Sympathetic to Lingzi’s plight, Komari agrees to travel to the girl’s homeland to help break off her marriage. There’s just one catch—the only way Komari can get the public to accept the cancelation of the wedding is to pass herself off as Lingzi’s true love! But in the background of the grand chancellor’s coup, something terrifying is brewing…

Objev podobné jako The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 7 (light novel) - Sergio Avila, Kotei Kobayashi, Riichu Riichu

Best-selling author, Cube Kid, introduces readers to a kitten named Eeebs who lives some incredible adventures in the world of Minecraft. Fans of Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior will find some of the emblematic characters from this series in the Nether.“A Minecraft Movie leveled up at the box office, collecting a blockbuster $157 million in its opening weekend. It’s not only the biggest debut of the year but the best in history for a video game adaptation.” —Variety Eeebs isn't a very disciplined kitten. His mom warned him not to play in the forest, but he didn't listen. That's how he found himself in the Nether, a bizarre world inhabited by scary creatures. In the company of a ghast, almost cheerful witch, Eeebs develops supernatural powers. Will this be enough to fight against Endernova's army, the Enderman, who want to rule over the Overworld? In order to save his friends, Eeebs must become the champion of the Nether, as the prophecy of The Chosen One tells . . .

Objev podobné jako Tales of an 8-Bit Kitten: Lost in the Nether - Cube Kid

Much has been written about the great extent encompassed by the Roman Empire's borders, their armies’ attempts to expand and defend them, and about the extent to which ‘Romanization’ imposed a uniform culture within them. But far less attention has been lavished on Rome's relations with the wider world that lay beyond these porous borders. A citizen shopping in the jostling market of a Roman city could buy amber or fur from Scandinavia, ivory from sub-Saharan Africa, spice from India or Chinese silk, among a host of other exotic foods and luxuries. These goods did not just show up at the nearest port; they were the result of centuries of trade missions, trade deals and a general compulsion to explore the outside and largely unknown world. Paul Chrystal examines Rome’s relations with the world it never conquered, describing what the Romans knew of it, how trade relations were established and commerce conducted. He explores the major trade routes such as the fabled Silk Road to China and the sea routes to India, as well as many more. He details embassies and exploratory missions conducted across thousands of miles to open trade and diplomatic links, such as that of Chinese general Bao Chao sent to contact the Romans. Importantly he discusses trade in both directions and emphasizes that along with goods went a two-way exchange of people, ideas, knowledge, and culture. Along the way, topical themes such as immigration, inclusion and xenophobia are raised. From Finland to Lake Chad, and from Ireland to India and China, the Romans left their mark upon the wider world, a world that in turn left its indelible mark upon their Empire.

Objev podobné jako The Roman Empire and the Wider World - Paul Chrystal

Neil Ansell''s THE LAST WILDERNESS is a mesmerising book on nature and solitude by a writer who has spent his lifetime taking solitary ventures into the wild. For any readers of the author''s previous book, DEEP COUNTRY, Robert Macfarlane''s THE OLD WAYS or William Atkins THE MOOR.Shortlisted for the 2018 Wainwright Golden Beer Book PrizeShortlisted for the 2018 Highland Book Prize ''Ansell has the rare skill of combining vividly the intimacy of detail and the astonishing grandeur of this North West coastline of Scotland. Through his keen eyes we look again at the familiar with a sense of wondrous revelation'' Madeleine Bunting ''Beautiful...a testimony to reticent courage'' Daily MailThe experience of being in nature alone is here set within the context of a series of walks that Neil Ansell takes into the most remote parts of Britain, the rough bounds in the Scottish Highlands. He illustrates the impact of being alone as part of nature, rather than outside it.As a counterpoint, Neil Ansell also writes of the changes in the landscape, and how his hearing loss affects his relationship with nature as the calls of the birds he knows so well become silent to him.

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Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson – an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making – in the fifth book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!‘There is a new girl sleuth on the block’ The TimesViolet and her friends can't believe their luck when they're invited to a wedding on a tropical island. But when some old enemies show up at the hotel and a valuable figurine goes missing, Violet is sure the sneaky family are behind it. It's a race against time – and a hungry tiger – to uncover the truth and make sure the big day goes to plan . . .Beautifully designed and filled with Becka Moor's gorgeous illustrations, everyone is bound to fall in love with Violet and the colourful characters that make up her world.Praise for the Violet Investigates series:‘Pacey and imaginative’ The Times'Fans of Lauren Child will be very taken with Violet and her world' Books For Keeps‘A delicious package for emerging readers’ Sunday Times‘A quirky and charming read’ GuardianDon't forget to look out for the rest of Violet's adventures: The Pearl of the Orient, The Hidden Treasure, The Smugglers and The Mummy Mystery!

Objev podobné jako Violet and the Mystery of Tiger Island - Harriet Whitehorn

''A masterpiece of historical fiction – I literally didn''t look up from the first page to the last'' – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The AppealThe King’s Witches by Kate Foster is a compelling and beautiful historical novel that gives voices to the women at the heart of the real-life witch trials in sixteenth-century Scotland. Edinburgh, 1589. Princess Anna of Denmark is to wed King James VI of Scotland. First, she must pass the trial period: one year of marriage to prove herself worthy. Under the watchful eye of her loyal lady-in-waiting, Kirsten, Anna resolves to be the perfect royal bride. Until she meets Lord Henry . . .Meanwhile, young housemaid Jura has recently fled to the capital, seeking protection and anonymity. But her newfound safety is soon threatened when she is caught up in the witchcraft mania that has gripped the country – and the new queen.''Enthralling, compelling and at times chilling . . . An utterly timely tale'' – D. V. Bishop, prize-winning author of A Divine Fury''A beautifully written tale of love and duty, fear and courage'' – Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author of The Echoes of Love*The Maiden was longlisted for the Women''s Prize for Fiction on 05/03/2024

Objev podobné jako The King's Witches - Kate Foster

The Family Court without a Lawyer is the book you need if you have to go to court to sort out issues over separation, money or children and do not have a lawyer to represent you. Since publication of the 1st edition in 2011 this book has helped tens of thousands of people better handle the stresses of going to court about disputes around money and children. The 4th edition - due for publication in June 2022 - is being fully updated to reflect the new no-fault divorce laws coming into operation on 6th April 2022, important new law and guidance relating to domestic abuse, plus the many other changes in practice since the 3rd edition. Lucy Reed is a barrister specialising in family law, and a legal writer. She has distilled the knowledge and expertise gained from representing clients in court over two decades to write the essential guide to the Family Court for the non-lawyer. In clear language she provides a thorough guide to the law that you will need to know, plus countless tips and insights on how you should best prepare and present your case such as: what to expect and where to go when you turn up at the court what to think about when deciding to question a witness how to challenge a judge''s decision through an appeal clear explanations of legal terms, jargon and concepts All this practical advice and support makes The Family Court without a Lawyer much more than just a DIY divorce book. It is a practical tool to help you in court and a reference to help you understand what happens in the Family Court, whether or not you have a lawyer. The Family Court without a Lawyer is also useful if you are supporting someone through the court process, if you have a lawyer but want to gain a better understanding of what is going on in your case, or if you are considering what your options are before going to court.

Objev podobné jako The Family Court without a Lawyer - Lucy Reed

Kniha - autor Jo Nesbo, 550 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná The night the first snow falls a young boy wakes to find his mother gone. In the garden looms a solitary figure: a snowman bathed in cold moonlight, its black eyes glaring up at the bedroom windows. Round its neck is his mother's pink scarf. For the first time in his career Harry Hole finds himself confronted with a serial killer operating on his turf, a killer who will drive him to the brink of insanity. A brilliant thriller with a pace that never lets up, THE SNOWMAN confirms Jo NesbĹ™'s position as an international star of crime fiction.

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Bored with his job as a copywriter at a major hotel chain and living in a noisy apartment in Hollywood teeming with would-be actors and unsavory characters, aspiring novelist Rupert is laid off and seizes the opportunity to move to a serene dwelling in order to live in the peace and quiet he needs to go on a Bukowski-like writing bender. Instead, he ends up at The Dryden Arms in Glendale, California, where he takes the job as Resident Manager and encounters, in an absurdist reality, tenants who make him think he has become the warden of an asylum. We trail behind him, laughing all the way, as he deals with tenant-on-tenant attempted murder, race relations, a ghost, an uneasy romance with a bitchy lit agent, a smug cat, Eastern philosophies, invisible roommates, a porn star, a foul-mouthed solipsist with undiagnosed allergies, and a lawn-obsessed polymath. Then there’s the elderly Don, whom Rupert alternately fantasizes about offing to get his fabulous apartment or rescuing from the impending oblivion of old age. Follow the imaginative POV of Rupert as he navigates The Dryden Arms, bringing out both his suspicious and compassionate nature in a riotous non-stop ride.

Objev podobné jako The Dryden Arms - Allina Johnny

This official Minecraft cookbook expands beyond its sixty recipes, giving aspiring young chefs the tools needed to begin a lifelong love of cooking – as well as important lessons on looking after the environment.Welcome to Minecraft: The Crafter''s Kitchen, your starting point for a food journey across the Overworld and our very own planet! Your guide is a Minecraft chef named the Gourmand who sees planet Earth with wonder – as well as concern. Where they come from, apples don''t come out of plastic bags. Every ingredient has its own story and has its own place in nature. And everyone composts.The sixty recipes in Minecraft: The Crafter''s Kitchen are ideal for kitchen first-timers and kids learning to cook with their parents. Each chapter features a different biome of the Minecraft world, from the deepest ocean to the highest mountain, spotlighting delicious, easy-to-make recipes as well as environmental issues facing similar areas in our own world, like:- Ocean: Garlicky Ratatouille Kebabs, Banana Dulce de Leche Batido, and cleaning up at the beach.- Forest: Applesauce Snacking Cake, Chicken Cacciatore, and starting your own garden.- Taiga: Cardamom Bear Paws, Swedish Meatballs, and supporting nature reserves.Through the magic of Minecraft – and cooking – kids can expand and explore their understanding of the food they eat and the world they will grow up to inherit and protect.

Objev podobné jako Minecraft: The Crafter’s Kitchen - Mojang

A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic...Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond.But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods - people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony.But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth.A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places - monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what's rising in the darkness?If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you'll love this!

Objev podobné jako The Cursed Melodies - Connie Glynn

Tato monografie Dagmar Hochové je ohraničena dvěma daty. Z února roku 1948 pochází výmluvný snímek s přemalovaným antikomunistickým nápisem, z listopadu 1989 pak pohled na zaplněné Václavské náměstí. Na svých fotografiích, vznikajících v dlouhém období totality, Hochová zachytila nejen převratné události našich dějin či osobnosti vysoké politiky popřípadě disentu, ale především momentky ze životů obyčejných lidí. Vždy ji zajímali ti, kteří se řízením osudu ocitli na okraji společnosti. Důchodci, mentálně postižené děti, řádové sestry, které o ně pečují. Její vidění není nikdy sentimentální, ale vždy pravdivé, původní a hluboce lidské. EnglishThis monography dedicated to photographer Dagmar Hochová is delimited by two dates. February 1948: an expressive picture of a repainted anticommunist inscription, November 1989: a view of Václavské Square full with people. In her pictures, created during the long period of totality, Hochová managed to capture not only the epoch-making events of our history or the personages of high political positions (or disent) but above all the moments from the lives of common people. She has been always interested in those who, by their fate ordinance, fetched up at the periphery of the society. Retirees, mentally handicapped children, and nuns taking care of them. Her perspective is never sentimental, but always truthful, original and deeply humane. DeutschDiese Monographie der Fotografin Dagmar Hochová ist durch zwei Daten begrenzt. Aus Februar 1948 stammt die vielsagende Aufnahme einer übermalten antikommunistischen Aufschrift und aus November 1989 die der demonstrierenden Menschenmenge auf dem Wenzelsplatz. Auf ihren in der langen Zeit des Totalitarismus aufgenommenen Fotografien hielt Hochová nicht nur die überwälzende historische Ereignisse oder die bekanntesten Politiker und Dissidenten fest, sondern auch Momente aus dem Alltagsleben der Menschen. Ihr Interesse galt immer denen, die durch Schicksal an den Rand der Gesellschaft gerieten, wie z. B. alte Menschen, geistig behinderte Kinder oder Ordenschwestern, die sie betreuen. Ihre Sichtweise ist nie sentimental, aber immer wahrheitsgemäß, original und menschlich.

Objev podobné jako Čas oponou trhnul/ Time Pulled the Courtain - Dagmar Hochová

We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more? ''Great book'' – Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works''Essential reading'' – Pete Etchells, author of Unlocked''An urgent must-read'' – Tiffany Jenkins, author and broadcaster, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s A History of Secrecy''Enticing and highly addictive'' – Stephen Senn, statistician and author of Dicing with Death''A pleasure to read'' – Stian Westlake, Executive Chair, Economic and Social Research CouncilTechnology has delivered a world that we expect to revolve around us, our needs and preferences, and our unique personalities. We willingly hand over intimate information about ourselves in return for a world that’s easier to navigate.We live in the Personalised Century, where we view ourselves in terms of what rather than who we are – the objects of others’ recognition, rather than the subjects and authors of our own lives. Is this a sign of our shrinking sense of self?Interrogating the historical currents that have brought us here, Harkness envisages a messier, riskier and less comfortable world than the one into which we’re sliding. Challenging readers to look at what’s missing from their personalised menus, Technology is not the Problem encourages us to look afresh at the familiar: not just the technology we use every day, how we relate to the world and those around us.

Objev podobné jako Technology is Not the Problem - Timandra Harkness

Three years ago, Detective Saga Bauer received an ominous postcard describing a gun and nine white bullets - one of which was intended for her partner, Detective Joona Linna. The sender alleged that Saga was the only person who could save him. But as time passed, the threat faded. Until now. A sack with a decomposing body has been found hanging from a tree in the forest. A milky white bullet casing turns up at the scene. When the body count begins to rise, the police realise that the killer is sending riddles, offering them the chance to stop the murders before they happen. But the police always seem to arrive a moment too late. As they begin to close in, the case becomes more and more tangled. Someone is spinning a fiendishly intricate web, pulling Joona ever closer to a trap he may not be able to escape.

Objev podobné jako The Spider - Lars Kepler

The moving exploration of a young boy''s loss of innocence''The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there...''When one long, hot summer, young Leo is staying with a school-friend at Brandham Hall, he begins to act as a messenger between Ted, the farmer, and Marian, the beautiful young woman up at the hall. He becomes drawn deeper and deeper into their dangerous game of deceit and desire, until his role brings him to a shocking and premature revelation. The haunting story of a young boy''s awakening into the secrets of the adult world, The Go-Between is also an unforgettable evocation of the boundaries of Edwardian society. It was adapted into an internationally-successful film starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates.Edited with an introduction and notes by Douglas Brooks-Davies''Magical and disturbing''Independent''On a first reading, it is a beautifully wrought description of a small boy''s loss of innocence long ago. But, visited a second time, the knowledge of approaching, unavoidable tragedy makes it far more poignant and painful''Express

Objev podobné jako The Go-between - Leslie P. Hartley

''LIKE ALIAS MEETS X-MEN . . . I LOVED IT!'' Maria Lewis''A MODERN ACTION MOVE THAT JUST HAPPENS TO BE IN BOOK FORM'' The Fantasy InnFull of imagination, wit and random sh*t flying through the air, this insane adventure from an irreverent new voice will blow your tiny mind.FOR TEAGAN FROST, SH*T JUST GOT REAL.Teagan Frost is having a hard time keeping it together. Sure, she''s got telekinetic powers - a skill that the government is all too happy to make use of, sending her on secret break-in missions that no ordinary human could carry out. But all she really wants to do is kick back, have a beer, and pretend she''s normal for once.But then a body turns up at the site of her last job - murdered in a way that only someone like Teagan could have pulled off. She''s got 24 hours to clear her name - and it''s not just her life at stake. If she can''t unravel the conspiracy in time, her hometown of Los Angeles will be in the crosshairs of an underground battle that''s on the brink of exploding . . .''Ford''s debut holds nothing back, delivering a sense of absurd fun and high-speed thrills that more than lives up to that amazing title'' B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog''Proceeds at breakneck speed through almost 500 pages of madcap adventure, with some terrific jokes and plenty of tension'' Guardian''Teagan is a frank and funny narrator for this wild ride . . . A fast-paced, high-adrenaline tale'' Kirkus''Ford''s breakneck pace keeps the tension high, and the thrills coming the whole way through'' BookpageThe Frost Files novels:The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her MindRandom Sh*t Flying Through the AirEye of the Sh*t Storm

Objev podobné jako The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t With Her Mind - Jackson Ford

Isadora Moon is special because she''s different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she''s a bit of both. Isadora is observing the night sky for a school project - her class is learning everything about space and she decides to look at the stars for inspiration. But wait, what is that? Through the telescope, Isadora spots a shooting star that falls to Earth! After courageously finding the place where the star landed, Isadora discovers a new twinkling friend. Her name is Nova, she is a Glow Sprite and she is not supposed to be there. Even worse, Nova''s moon kitten Pluto is lost and she needs Isadora''s help to find him. Between magical campfires, space lessons, moon cheese and a glowing sleepover, Isadora will need to use all her wits to help Nova finding Pluto before her new friend has to fly back to the stars.

Objev podobné jako Isadora Moon and the Shooting Star PB - Harriet Muncaster

''And we''re going to live here, happily ever after, just like a fairy tale.''When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they''re moving to live in a real tower, it''s almost like they''ve stepped inside a fairytale.But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn''t have a job and they''re not even allowed in the room up at the very top.When it''s time to start at their new school, Luna quickly finds a friend, but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy. Aurora''s make-belief life causes problems for them all - and it seems like Aurora really believes Tansy exists...Is there really a curse on the tower - and will Luna be able to break it?A spine-tingling tale from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Objev podobné jako The Girl Who Wasn't There - Jacqueline Wilsonová

''And we''re going to live here, happily ever after, just like a fairy tale.''When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they''re moving to live in a real tower, it''s almost like they''ve stepped inside a fairytale.But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn''t have a job and they''re not even allowed in the room up at the very top.When it''s time to start at their new school, Luna quickly finds a friend, but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy. Aurora''s make-belief life causes problems for them all - and it seems like Aurora really believes Tansy exists...Is there really a curse on the tower - and will Luna be able to break it?A spine-tingling tale for 9-12 year old readers from the bestselling Jacqueline Wilson.

Objev podobné jako The Girl Who Wasn't There - Jacqueline Wilsonová

A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic...Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods – people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth.A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places – monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what’s rising in the darkness? If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you''ll love this!

Objev podobné jako The Cursed Melodies - Connie Glynn

A hilarious rhyming retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, The Princess and the Pea, with a modern twist!“There’s something I heard in a very old tale – a test you can do that will work without fail. Under her mattress I’ll slip a small pea. A princess who’s perfect will feel it, you see.” Prince Fred decides it’s time he got married – to a genuine proper perfect princess. His best friend, Prince Zac, warns him that such a bride might be hard to find . . .Enter Princess Ardwenna, who turns up at the palace to ask for shelter from the storm. Prince Fred can’t believe she’s a real princess – she’s not fussy or proud AT ALL – so Ardwenna decides to play a trick on Fred, involving one little pea and a whole pile of mattresses!But Prince Fred might not need a princess after all. Perhaps his own handsome prince has been there all along . . .This irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable defies traditional fairy tale conventions. With a pitch perfect rhyming text by bestselling Peter Bently, and gloriously detailed illustrations by award-winning Claire Powell, it is an unmissable treat.

Objev podobné jako The Princes and the Pea - Peter Bently

*From the creator of SLOW HORSES and soon to be a major TV series starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson*''If you haven''t read Zoë Boehm yet, welcome to your next fiction addiction'' Val McDermid, author of Past Lying''Unexpected and satisfying . . . The engaging heroine never loses her cool, from the melancholy opening to the whirlwind finale, a marvellously extended set-piece'' KirkusZoë Boehm has harbored a distinct aversion to death ever since she shot the man intent on killing her. So when Caroline Daniels takes a deadly fall in front of a train and her lover fails to turn up at the funeral, Zoë wants nothing to do with the case. But Caroline''s boss is persistent, and as Zoë attempts to unlock the secrets of a woman she''s never met while in search of a man who could be anywhere, she starts to wonder if he''s found her first. And if he has, will that make her the next victim, or prove to be her salvation from a paralysing fear?

Objev podobné jako The Last Voice You Hear - Mick Herron

''This book is lovely - Miranda''s observations are as sharp as ever, and in a strange way they seem to sharpen my own.'' Philip PullmanSometimes we all need a gentle reminder to stop and appreciate the beauty in the ordinary moments of our day to day lives. In The Place I’m In, Miranda Keeling invites us to join her on a journey to discover the magic, humour, and beauty of everyday experiences.Life is happening all around us, yet we often let those moments pass by, distracted by our phones or lost in our thoughts. What if we took a moment to slow down, open our eyes, and truly see? In The Place I’m In, Miranda Keeling—author of The Year I Stopped to Notice and the award-winning podcast Stopping to Notice—invites you to do just that.Through her delightful observations, ranging from the hilariously funny to the poignantly touching, Keeling highlights the tiny miracles unfolding in our everyday lives. Her unique perspective encourages you to pause, look anew at the world around you, and embrace the beauty in each moment. Join her on this journey of discovery and let her words inspire you to truly notice the magic that surrounds us all.

Objev podobné jako The Place I'm In - Miranda Keeling

Mix and match your next crochet project with the ultimate granny square collection.Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 125 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages. The book includes:Seasonal collections including winter snowflakes, autumn leaves, and spring floralsTextured effects including puffs, bobbles, and filet crochetOver 40 3D appliqué designs including animals, stars, shells, and rainbowsEvery square is designed to be worked up at the same size, making it easy to mix and match to create your own unique items, or follow the suggested combinations to make themed blankets, cushions, and more. You can even design your own granny squares using tapestry and bobble stitches, so you can crochet projects that are truly unique to you and your loved ones. And, once you’ve crocheted your squares, learn how to join and edge them to create a neat finish.Whether you’re creating a playful baby blanket, a statement cardigan, or a colour-block tote bag, The Granny Square Book is packed with everything you need to crochet your next project – one square at a time.

Objev podobné jako The Granny Square Book - Katy Mitchell

A sweeping look back at the protest movements that changed America from activist and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with personal and historical insights into lessons they can teach us todayFor many, it can feel like change takes too long, and it might seem that we have not moved very far. But political activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes that public protest is a vital part of affecting change, even if that change doesn’t come “right now.”In We All Want to Change the World, he examines the activism of people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds that helped change America, documenting events from the Free Speech Movement through the movement for civil rights, the fight for women’s and LGBTQ rights, and, of course, the protests against the Vietnam War. At a time in our history when we are witnessing protests across campuses, within the labor movement, and following the killing of George Floyd, Abdul-Jabbar reminds us that protests are a lifeblood of our history:“Protest movements, even peaceful ones, are never popular at first. . . . But there is a reason protest gatherings have been so frequent throughout history: They are effective. The United States exists because of them.”Part history lesson and part personal reminiscences of his own activism, We All Want to Change the World will resonate with anyone who recognizes the need for social change and is willing to do the work to make it happen.

Objev podobné jako We All Want to Change the World - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld

''Quite a romp!'' Val WoodA new resident has fetched up at the House of Help for Friendless Girls and she’s about to set the cat amongst the pigeons…Nineteen-year old Nan Turpin is in trouble again, accused of stealing. She’s guilty. Cast out by her family, she turns to the House of Help for Friendless Girls, which promises Nan a fresh start – it’s the House or gaol.She and warden Hetty immediately clash, but Hetty has her own secrets to keep her busy. With her sister Amelia drawing ever closer to their dark family past, will Hetty find the courage to reveal the truth before it’s too late?As romance blossoms for Nan outside of the House, can resist her lightfingered ways to forge a future for herself?A dramatic and compelling Victorian saga for fans of Val Wood, Emma Hornby and Kitty Neale.Praise for The Lightfingered Lass ‘Compelling and heartwarming. I loved the sassiness of the characters… it’s littered with interesting historical facts’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I really enjoyed this book and loved the style of writing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

Objev podobné jako The Lightfingered Lass - Joanne Clague

Now in paperback! The very first thriller from Rick Riordan Presents! Drawing from the darkest corners of Caribbean mythology, acclaimed author Sarah Dass crafts a chilling tale of magic, murder, and how far we’ll go to protect what’s ours—perfect for fans of Angeline Boulley and Tiffany D. Jackson.Unlike the other residents of the small Caribbean island of St. Virgil, Selina DaSilva does not believe in magic. With a logical mind and a knack for botany, Selina used to dream of leaving home with her boyfriend, Gabriel, and starting a new life together far away—until a vicious, unsolved attack left her father dead and her mother in a coma.Two years later, her guilt over her mother’s condition keeps her tethered to the island, relegated to using her mother’s legacy as St. Virgil’s most talented (and most feared) psychic to con desperate islanders and gullible tourists with useless talismans and phony protection rituals. But when one of those tourists ends up at the center of a string of strange murders, the truth that Selina has been denying can no longer be avoided: There is evil lurking in the forests that surround St. Virgil. Another thing that can’t be avoided? Selina’s now ex-boyfriend, Gabriel, who’s returned home for the first time since Selina broke up with him.Desperate to put an end to the killings and claim justice for Selina’s parents, these two former lovers must race to find answers. But darkness is no fool. And evil bides its time. As long-hidden secrets about Selina’s family begin to reveal themselves, Selina knows only one path to the truth remains—and it waits in the forest.Endorsed by Rick Riordan, author of the Disney+ hit series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Objev podobné jako Rick Riordan Presents: It Waits in the Forest - Sarah Dass

Jack Watson doesn''t want anything to do with the dating scene in Painted Barrel, Wyoming, but when his sister-in-law tricks him into joining a bachelor auction, Jack can''t say no to a charity event. He''s not totally heartless. And if all the winner wants is an extra ranch hand for a few days, he can do that. Of course, Jack changes his mind as soon as he meets the winner, shy Layla Schmidt. As the local accountant, Layla isn''t used to being noticed by men. She''s sure not the type to bid on a bachelor. But when she shows up at the auction, no one makes an offer for the gruff cowboy. Layla feels bad for Jack and decides he can come help her fix up her house. It''s for a good cause after all. But as Layla and Jack spend time together, Jack realizes that not only can he help around the ranch, but he can also help fix her lonely heart.

Objev podobné jako The Bachelor Cowboy - Jessica Clare

The Journals of Sylvia Plath offers an intimate portrait of the author of the extraordinary poems for which Plath is so widely loved, but it is also characterized by a prose of vigorous immediacy which places it alongside The Bell Jar as a work of literature. These exact and complete transcriptions of the journals kept by Plath for the last twelve years of her life - covering her marriage to Ted Hughes and her struggle with depression - are a key source for the poems which make up her collections Ariel and The Colossus.''Everything that passes before her eyes travels down from brain to pen with shattering clarity - 1950s New England, pre-co-ed Cambridge, pre-mass tourism Benidorm, where she and Hughes honeymooned, the birth of her son Nicholas in Devon in 1962. These and other passages are so graphic that you look up from the page surprised to find yourself back in the here and now . . . The struggle of self with self makes the Journals compelling and unique.'' John Carey, Sunday Times

Objev podobné jako The Journals of Sylvia Plath - Sylvia Plathová

''It''s lovely to live on a raft. We had the sky up there, all speckled with stars, and we used to lay on our backs and look up at them''Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe and never goes to school. With his too-big clothes and battered straw hat, Huck is in need of ''civilising'', and the Widow Douglas is determined to take him in hand. And wouldn''t you know, Huck''s no-good Pap is also after him and he locks Huck up in his cabin in the woods. But Huck won''t stand too much of this, and after a daring escape, he takes off down the Mississppi on a raft with an runaway slave called Jim. But plenty of dangers wait for them along the river - will they survive and win their freedom?BACKSTORY: Discover how to write secret messages in code, and learn about the extraordinary Mark Twain.

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - Mark Twain

Two murder investigations, decades apart, threaten to expose a cold case agent’s darkest secrets in a pulse-pounding thriller by the Edgar Award–nominated author of The Taken Ones. The bodies of three teenage girls are found in central Minnesota—each with her mouth fixed in a ghoulish grin, smiling at a deadly joke no one can hear. But authorities eventually close and forget the curious case, dubbed the Laughing Dead. Decades later, cold case agent Evangeline “Van” Reed is called to the scene of a crime where the victim wears that same horror-movie smile. But this time someone seems to be sending a message: Van’s police ID has turned up at the scene, making her the prime suspect. It’s not that outlandish, considering her secrets—ones she’s never even told her partner, forensic scientist Harry Steinbeck. As she feels others closing in, Van reopens the mystery of the Laughing Dead, hoping to find a connection to clear her name. But the search only gets darker. Because the more Van digs backward in time, the closer she comes to a terrible truth: Everything she has spent her life trying to hide is returning to haunt her.

Objev podobné jako The Laughing Dead - Jess Lourey

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLERShortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of The Year, Irish Book Awards 2025'Classic Moriarty territory: emotional, relatable and rooted in the messiness of real family life’ RTÉ Guide---Family life is enough of a juggle without ... The In-LawsAmanda. Katie. Melanie. Three wildly different women with one big problem – their impossible mother-in-law, Nancy. When an unexpected crisis hits the family business, the sisters-in-law find themselves navigating stormy waters. Amanda is back in town and ready to reclaim her spot at the top. Katie, the feisty outsider, knows she'll never earn Nancy’s approval – and has stopped caring. Melanie, ambitious and savvy, is more than capable of running the business, if only Nancy would loosen her iron grip. Forced to confront messy truths about marriage, motherhood, succession and family loyalty, the three women soon realize their greatest strength might just be each other. The In-Laws is a sharp, funny, and relatable novel about surviving the family you didn’t choose.

Objev podobné jako The In-Laws - Moriarty Sinéad

We already know how much of our data is collected and used to profile and target us. The real question is why, knowing all this, do we keep going back for more? ''Great book'' – Matt Ridley, author of How Innovation Works''Essential reading'' – Pete Etchells, author of Unlocked''An urgent must-read'' – Tiffany Jenkins, author and broadcaster, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s A History of Secrecy''Enticing and highly addictive'' – Stephen Senn, statistician and author of Dicing with Death''A pleasure to read'' – Stian Westlake, Executive Chair, Economic and Social Research CouncilTechnology has delivered a world that we expect to revolve around us, our needs and preferences, and our unique personalities. We willingly hand over intimate information about ourselves in return for a world that’s easier to navigate.We live in the Personalised Century, where we view ourselves in terms of what rather than who we are – the objects of others’ recognition, rather than the subjects and authors of our own lives. Is this a sign of our shrinking sense of self?Interrogating the historical currents that have brought us here, Harkness envisages a messier, riskier and less comfortable world than the one into which we’re sliding. Challenging readers to look at what’s missing from their personalised menus, Technology is not the Problem encourages us to look afresh at the familiar: not just the technology we use every day, how we relate to the world and those around us.

Objev podobné jako Technology is Not the Problem - Timandra Harkness