magic in the weave alys clare

A theatre company bring secrets, magic and murder along with them on their ‘Plague Tour’, in this bewitching historical mystery starring physician-sleuth Dr Gabriel Taverner. Plausible period detail and characters who feel real bolster the involving plot, and the prose and pacing are both top-notch. The prolific Clare shows no sign of running out of steam - Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewOctober, 1604. Plague has hit London, and the theatres are closed. But the capital’s loss is Plymouth’s gain, when a London theatre troupe, the Company, arrive on their ‘Plague Tour’.Country physician Gabriel Taverner is both bewitched and unnerved by the Company’s sexually charged staging of Othello. The play thrums with magic and witchcraft – perilous subjects, with the King’s deadly spies lurking around every corner.When Gabriel’s good friend, Coroner Theophilus Davey, tells him of a dangerous, whispered conversation overheard during a brief break, suggesting one of the cast fled London in possession of a terrible secret, Gabriel is even more relieved the Company will soon be on their way.But then one of the actors collapses, and Gabriel finds himself caught in a waking nightmare, where nothing is as it appears. Death is stalking the Company – but how can Gabriel hope to catch a cold-blooded killer, if he can’t even trust the evidence of his own eyes?This page-turning historical mystery will appeal to readers who enjoy theatrical settings, head-scratching puzzles and creepy atmospherics.

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Private investigators Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham have to hunt down an escapee from a French asylum, in this new, gripping World s End Bureau Victorian mystery from critically-acclaimed author Alys Clare.London, April 1882. When cool-headed Phyllida visits the World s End Investigation Bureau to offer a curious case concerning her fiance, proprietor Lily Raynor is intrigued - and privately excited. For accepting the case means taking an unexpected trip abroad, to France.Phyllida s fiance, Wilberforce, is currently in an asylum in Brittany, after a tragic incident which resulted in the death of his father. Did he kill him on purpose - or was it an accident?Wilberforce s innocence looks increasingly in doubt when another murder happens at the asylum - and the evidence points to Wilberforce being the culprit. Phyllida fears for Wilberforce s wellbeing, but she can t marry a murderer! With the engagement hanging in the balance, Phyllida wants to know the truth before it s too late. Lily and her assistant, Felix Wilbraham, journey to rural France to uncover the truth, but the case takes an unexpected turn when they discover that the accused man has escaped the asylum and is nowhere to be found. Soon the intrepid investigators are in over their heads with much greater and unexpected powers at play . . .

Objev podobné jako The Stranger in the Asylum - Alys Clare

Private investigators Lily Raynor and Felix Wilbraham have to hunt down an escapee from a French asylum, in this new, gripping World s End Bureau Victorian mystery from critically-acclaimed author Alys Clare.London, April 1882. When cool-headed Phyllida visits the World s End Investigation Bureau to offer a curious case concerning her fiance, proprietor Lily Raynor is intrigued - and privately excited. For accepting the case means taking an unexpected trip abroad, to France.Phyllida s fiance, Wilberforce, is currently in an asylum in Brittany, after a tragic incident which resulted in the death of his father. Did he kill him on purpose - or was it an accident?Wilberforce s innocence looks increasingly in doubt when another murder happens at the asylum - and the evidence points to Wilberforce being the culprit. Phyllida fears for Wilberforce s wellbeing, but she can t marry a murderer! With the engagement hanging in the balance, Phyllida wants to know the truth before it s too late. Lily and her assistant, Felix Wilbraham, journey to rural France to uncover the truth, but the case takes an unexpected turn when they discover that the accused man has escaped the asylum and is nowhere to be found. Soon the intrepid investigators are in over their heads with much greater and unexpected powers at play . . .

Objev podobné jako The Stranger in the Asylum - Alys Clare

Discover a new way to think about your grief and loss. Esteemed psychotherapist and bereavement counselor John Tsilimparis, MFT, shows you the ways grief and loss intertwine with beauty, tenderness, and human connection to empower you to build emotional resilience in a difficult world.What if you could flip the script on the pain in your life and learn how to cultivate purpose and joy—not after grief but during it, not despite hardship but because of it? What if you could find a type of magic in your tragedy? A way to understand your emotions and reframe your grief that opens you up rather than shuts you down?Drawing on his own story, scientific and philosophical evidence, the soothing effects of the arts and nature, and three decades of experience as a psychotherapist and grief counselor, John Tsilimparis offers a new take on adversity in The Magic in the Tragic. In these uncertain times, you ll be equipped to:Approach grief in an empowering wayAcquire the tools needed to develop emotional resiliencyAddress fear and uncertainty head-on rather than avoid itEmbrace difficult times without sugarcoating themAccess the unseen beauty of your deepest emotionsDiscover the healing power and belonging of music, art, and nature The Magic in the Tragic powerfully explores how the hardest things in life intersect purpose and meaning, splendor and connectedness. When you embrace the magic in your tragic seasons, you can step into the future with hope, knowing that even when grief comes, it comes with an invitation to new life.

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Increasing numbers of urban dwellers has led to many of us feeling alienated from the natural world. This is not how we are meant to live, and we donâ ™t have to. Even in the most built-up environment, nature makes its presence felt. All we have to do is let it in.This book offers 50 invigorating activities and step-by-step projects to do exactly that, for anyone craving a connection with the natural world, but especially those living in cities and towns with limited daily access to it.Green refuges and outdoor spaces are more important now than ever â “ a break from our stressful, tech-consumed lives. It is well researched that being in nature radically improves our mental health, just minutes from your doorstep. Nature is waiting for us to discover it, even in the most urban environment. Go on a night safari, make a worm farm or create a one-pot allotment. With 200 smart illustrations, this practical and accessible guide will expand your horizons and increase your appreciation of wild spaces, whether on the street, in the park, or in nearby nature reserves.Chapters include:Be an Urban Naturalist: Go on a night safari, appreciate winter trees, spot moths or build a weathervaneEngage with the Elements: Wild swimming, mudlarking, barefoot walking and creating art with found natural objectsLook to the Skies: Cloudspotting, the dawn chorus and looking for murmurationsMake Space for Nature: Building for biodiversity, make a worm farm, green up all your spaceDig for Victory: Grow microgreens or create a one-pot allotmentFind Your Wild Tribe: Join a community garden, adopt a street tree or take a city hike

Objev podobné jako 50 Things to Do in the Urban Wild - Clare Gogerty

The acclaimed winter diary that reveals the healing power of the natural world

Objev podobné jako The Light in the Dark - Horatio Clare

When Olivia tries to show her friends the hunky new man in her life, Fraser s online dating profile has vanished, and Olivia fears the worst. Frustrated and wounded, she decides she s going to confront Fraser â “ face to face, in Scotland.

Objev podobné jako Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands - Bella Osborne

Can muscles crush magic?! In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic! In the midst of a battle with a chosen magic user graced with two marks, Mash makes a shocking discovery about his opponent. Then, more trouble is on the way when Mash s dorm gets paired with Lang, a dorm full of bad characters, for outdoor activities. Now Mash is caught up in a fight for coins and the pride of his dorm!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 2 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything—everyone can use it, and one’s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god.When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret—he can’t use magic!Innocent Zero has exceeded the limits of human existence and become a god! Humanity has no choice but to bow down before his awe-inspiring divinity. Except for Mash, whose muscles have unlocked an unimaginable power to give Innocent Zero a flick to the forehead he won’t soon forget! But Innocent Zero still has the magic of darkness and time on his side. With Mash being all that stands between the survival and destruction of humanity, will the people rally to his side at last?

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles 18 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?! In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic! Mash is enjoying a long-awaited visit home with his friends, unaware that a dangerous agent has been sent to stop him from participating in the Divine Visionary selection exam. Luckily, Rayne is there as well! During the ensuing clash, Rayne unleashes a power of which only a Divine Visionary is capable. Things are heating up, and the exam hasn t even started yet! Will Mash be able to overcome society s rules?!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 6 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything—everyone can use it, and one’s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god.When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret—he can’t use magic!Innocent Zero’s youngest child, Domina, steps in to put a stop to his father’s pursuit of Mash. Using the reprieve afforded them, Mash’s friends race against the clock in hopes of getting him to Meliadoul, the only hope he has of surviving without a heart. Meanwhile, as Mash hovers between life and death, he encounters a mysterious figure.

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles 17 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic!Mash shows off the hard-won results of his strenuous training against his greatest and final obstacle before confronting Innocent Zero-Doom! Now that he knows the extent of his body s capabilities and how to control them, Mash s strength has grown to an unimaginable level! But Doom, having found a worthy opponent, responds by unleashing his own true power! Meanwhile, the eclipse is almost here, and Innocent Zero s power is near its zenith. Who will come out on top in the battle between ultimate powers?!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles 16 - Hajime Komoto

Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he s become a fitness god.When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can t use magic!Rayne is driven into a corner by Innocent Zero s fourth son, Delisaster. Finn tries to jump in to help, but Rayne stubbornly refuses his brother s aid. Meanwhile, Lance and Dot run into the third son, Epidem, but ignore him and start fighting each other instead.Elsewhere, a violent beast tamer and his cerberus catch up to the unconscious Mash, placing the fate of the world in Lemon s loving hands!

Objev podobné jako Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 14 - Hajime Komoto

At sixteen, Honora Nora Holtzfall is the daughter of the most powerful heiress in Gamanix; her family controls all the money - and all the magic - in the entire country.But when her mother is found murdered in an alley, the family throne and fortune are up for grabs, which means Nora will be pitted against her cousins in the deadly Veritaz trials to determine the rightful inheritor. But there s a surprise rival in the form of Ottoline, aka Lotte, the illegitimate daughter of Nora s aunt, who was left with nuns as a baby. Thrown into the Veritaz, she is suddenly surrounded by a hostile family she never knew she had.But as the Holtzfalls wage their battles of privilege, something bigger and more sinister bubbles beneath the surface, and revolution is in the air. Incredible tests, impossible choices, and deadly odds await both girls. But there can only be one winner.

Objev podobné jako The Notorious Virtues - Alwyn Hamiltonová

She found magic in the most unlikely of places.The House in the Cerulean Sea meets Practical Magic in this cosy, heartwarming, and uplifting magical romance about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family - and a new love - changes the course of her life.As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon has lived her life by three rules: hide your magic, keep your head down, and stay away from other witches. An orphan raised by strangers from a young age, Mika is good at being alone, and she doesn t mind it . . . mostly.But then an unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches, and Mika jumps at the chance for a different life.Nowhere House is nothing like she expects, and she s quickly tangled up in the lives and secrets of its quirky, caring inhabitants . . . and Jamie, the handsome, prickly librarian who would do anything to protect his charges, and who sees Mika s arrival as a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat.As Mika finds her feet, the thought of belonging somewhere starts to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn t the only danger in the world, and soon Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect the found family she didn t know she was looking for . . .

Objev podobné jako The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches - Sangu Mandanna

Jump onboard the Wondria... The Spectaculars is an enchanting adventure series filled with magic, theatre and danger, perfect for drama lovers. For fans of Nevermoor, The Train to Impossible Places and Carrie Hope Fletcher. There s magic in the air as Harper begins her third year as a Spectacular at the Wondria - her magical travelling theatre school. An immersive theatre show is touring the Hidden Peaks, bewitching everyone with its starry charms. But when the show s fortune-teller predicts danger in Harper s future, Harper is suddenly pulled into a terrifying battle of powerful spells and sinister figures. With her friends, Harper must uncover who is behind it all - because if they can t, it will be closing night for the whole of the Hidden Peaks... Praise for The Spectaculars: A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows A thrilling magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the start Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale

Objev podobné jako The Spectaculars: Battle of the Stars - Jodie Garnish

The Boy and the Flame is a magical and heart-warming adventure about change, resilience, and the beauty of the world around us – from internationally bestseller Beatrice Blue. Lucien has always been wary of change – whether it’s trying new foods, moving to a new home, or making new friends. He prefers the comfort of the familiar. But one stormy night, a gust of wind blows open his window and extinguishes his fire, leaving only a single ember still glowing. To his amazement, the ember transforms into a playful, dancing flame – a glowing boy who whisks him away on an extraordinary journey through all four seasons in a single day. As Lucien explores sunlit meadows, autumn forests, icy lakes, and blooming spring landscapes, he meets new animal friends and begins to see the magic in the ever-changing world around him. Through this breath-taking adventure, he discovers that change isn’t something to fear – it’s a natural, beautiful part of life, full of exciting possibilities. With its rich, immersive storytelling and luminous artwork, The Boy and the Flame is a stunningly imaginative picture book that encourages young readers to embrace life’s transitions with courage and wonder. A timeless tale filled with warmth and adventure, this is a story to be cherished and shared.

Objev podobné jako The Other Side of the Rainbow - Beatrice Blue

From the bestselling and award-winning author of The Hatmakers comes an enchanting new tale that reimagines the young lives of Merlin, Arthur and Guinevere, and reveals the origins of Maker magic.Gwyn has never wanted to act like a lady. She much prefers fighting with her wooden sword to weaving intricate tapestries.When her father takes her to join the royal court at Tintagel, Gwyn meets Merlin: a wild young boy with unique powers, in desperate need of her help. They flee Tintagel together, and before long, the young prince, Arthur, joins them.So begins an epic journey across ancient Britain, involving giants, mermaids, unicorns and witches - and their discovery of a truly monstrous plan. This band of unlikely friends must prevent the mythical Oakheart - the foundation of all magic in the land - from being stolen. Or magic will be lost forever . . .Discover the beginnings of Maker magic, and meet Cordelia Hatmaker s legendary ancestors, in this thrilling story.Praise for The Hatmakers seriesâ ˜Wonderfully inventiveâ ™ The Telegraph Imaginative The Times A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans Kirkus Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it Catherine Doyle An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart Anna James Absolutely wonderful Emma Carroll

Objev podobné jako The Mythmakers - Tamzin Merchant

“My newest obsession! A breathtaking, sexy romantasy full of twists and adventure.” –REBECCA YARROS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing“Be ready for a deadly contest for a bride, mistaken identities, hidden magic, and secrets that will keep you guessing until the end.” –NISHA J. TULI, internationally bestselling author of Trial of the Sun QueenA bladesmith blessed by the stars. A prince with a dangerous secret. A god bound in shadows. From USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard comes a scorching new romantasy that will leave you spellbound.“His Imperial Majesty King Zarek requests your presence as his esteemed guest.”When the gold-dusted court invitation arrives at Suraya Saab’s forge, she believes it’s a joke. Nobles might seek her skills as a bladesmith—one of few who can imbue her work with precious jadu, the last source of magic in the realm—but she has no qualifications as a potential bride for the crown prince. Still, the invitation is the chance at adventure, and the means to finally visit the capital city her late mother loved.But what awaits her in Kaldari is nothing she could have imagined—and fraught with danger. It’s not the crown prince, but his impossibly handsome, illegitimate half-brother, Roshan, who captures her interest…and her ire. The invitation isn’t a quest to find a suitable bride, but a veiled hunt for the Starkeeper—a girl rumored to hold the magic of the stars in her blood. And across the city, unrest is brewing between the noble houses and the rebel militia.When the rebels attack, Suraya and Roshan find themselves on the run, trying to deny their simmering attraction and the knowledge that Suraya herself might be the Starkeeper. But Roshan is guarding secrets of his own. And with no control over the power stirring within her, Suraya has drawn the attention of a dark god, an immortal whose interest might be the biggest threat of all.“Consumes all your attention and leaves you longing for more!” —Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Stunning .” —Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author“Pure addictive delight. —Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author“Amalie Howard at her finest!” —Danielle L. Jensen, New York Times bestselling author

Objev podobné jako The Starlight Heir - Amalie Howardová

UTTERLY ENTHRALLING Trudi Canavan The most celebrated science fiction and fantasy writer of her generation . . . Jemisin seems able to do just about everything NEW YORK TIMES Jemisin is now a pillar of speculative fiction, breathtakingly imaginative and narratively bold ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLYFrom the multi award-winning N. K. Jemisin comes a captivating fantasy series of dreams, intrigue and forbidden magic.In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers - the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe . . . and kill those judged corrupt.But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh s great temple, Ehiru - the most famous of the city s Gatherers - must question everything he knows. Someone, or something, is murdering innocent dreamers in the goddess name, stalking its prey both in Gujaareh s alleys and the realm of dreams. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill - or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic.Also by N. K. Jemisin:The Inheritance trilogyThe Hundred Thousand KingdomsThe Broken KingdomsThe Kingdom of GodsThe Broken Earth trilogyThe Fifth SeasonThe Obelisk GateThe Stone SkyThe Great Cities trilogyThe City We Became

Objev podobné jako The Killing Moon - N.K. Jemisinová

20 For 20! Celebrate 20 years of BOOM! Studios with the full Backstagers story, collected in its entirety for the very first time. There s magic in the theatre when the crowd hushes, the lights go up, the curtain opens but for Jordy and the Backstagers, the real magic s behind-the-scenes...literally! Monsters, spirits, and an entire magical world are waiting just off-stage and the Backstagers are the only ones who know! Join the stage crew on fantastic adventures as they deal with troublesome tool mice, fierce phantoms, and finding love and friendship despite feeling like outcasts at their all-boys school! From GLADD, Prism, and Eisner award-winning writer James Tynion IV (WYND, Batman) and artist Rian Sygh (Adventure Time, Munchkin), plus shorts by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns with artists Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), Caitlin Rose Boyle (Jonesy), Katy Farina (the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series), and more! Collects THE BACKSTAGERS #1-8, The Backstagers: 2018 Valentine s Intermission, The Backstagers: Halloween Intermission, and the Backstagers story from The BOOM! Box 2016 Mix Tape.

Objev podobné jako The Backstagers: Complete Collection - James Tynion IV., Sam Johns

A full-colour short story taken from the world of the Magic Faraway Tree. Perfect for new readers. Discover the magic!In the Land of Enchantments, everything shines and shimmers and moves. But it s full of witches, enchanters and goblins, and some not very nice spells!The stories about the Magic Faraway Tree have been entertaining children for more than 80 years. Now these colour short stories offer a great way for young new readers to discover the adventures of Silky, Moon-Face, the Saucepan Man and all of their friends in the Enchanted Wood. Also available in this short story series: A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Birthdays A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Magic Medicines A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Do-As-You-Please A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Goodies A Faraway Tree Adventure: In Santa Claus s Castle A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Toys A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Dreams A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Silly School A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Enchantments A Faraway Tree Adventure: Joe and the Magic Snowman

Objev podobné jako A Faraway Tree Adventure: The Land of Enchantments - Enid Blyton

THE RESISTANCE STARTS HERE. No one speaks of the grace year. It s forbidden. We re told we have the power to lure grown men from their beds, make boys lose their minds, and drive the wives mad with jealousy. That s why we re banished for our sixteenth year, to release our magic into the wild before we re allowed to return to civilisation. But I don t feel powerful. I don t feel magical. Tierney James lives in an isolated village where girls are banished at sixteen to the northern forest to brave the wilderness - and each other - for a year. They must rid themselves of their dangerous magic before returning purified and ready to marry - if they re lucky. It is forbidden to speak of the grace year, but even so every girl knows that the coming year will change them - if they survive it... A critically acclaimed page-turning feminist dystopia about a young woman trapped in an oppressive society, fighting to take control of her own life.

Objev podobné jako The Grace Year - Kim Liggett

One of our absolute favourites” – Zoe Ball ‘‘Utterly beguiling’ – Lucy Mangan, Guardian Plop, the Baby Barn Owl, is like every Barn Owl there ever was, except for one thing – he is afraid of the dark. Dark is nasty he says and so he won t go hunting with his parents. Mrs Barn Owl sends him down from his nest-hole to ask about the dark and he meets a little boy waiting for the fireworks to begin, an old lady, a scout out camping, a girl who tells him about Father Christmas, a man with a telescope and a black cat who takes him exploring.Perhaps there is magic in the dark after all . . .Filled with gentle humour and giving comforting reassurance to nightime fears and anxieties, Jill Tomlinson’s animal bedtime stories have been enjoyed by children for decades. This edition of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard.

Objev podobné jako The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark - Jill Tomlinson

A fun and fast-paced series based on African mythology, YOMI is an adventure full of heart and humour.⠯Now Yomi and her younger brother Kayode are official members of the Sacred Beast League, they can⠙t wait for more adventures! And when a Yumboe ⠓ a fairy-like creature from Senegal ⠓ seeks them out and asks for their help, they⠙re ready to shine. But with a secret city to protect, beast hunters to outsmart and moon magic in the mix, Yomi and Kay will have to put their skills to the test⠦BEAST QUEST meets Pokémon, the series is perfect for fans of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, FUTURE HERO and DRAGON MOUNTAIN.

Objev podobné jako Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes - Davina Tijani

The magic in The Tempest is real ... It contains a great many unanswered questions Margaret AtwoodA storm rages. Prospero and his daughter watch from their desert island as a ship carrying the royal family is wrecked. Miraculously, all on board survive. Plotting, mistaken identities, bewitching love and enchantment follow as the travellers explore this mysterious place of spirits and monsters, and discover that all is not as it seems. Shakespeare s late, great play is a work filled with marvels, music and strangeness, fully exploiting the power of language and the magic of theatre.Used and Recommended by the National TheatreGeneral Editor Stanley WellsEdited with an Introduction by Martin Butler

Objev podobné jako The Tempest - William Shakespeare

Make every meal magical with The Witch’s Cookbook, your very own recipe grimoire!Chefs and bakers may seem to wield magic in the way they can whip up the most amazing dishes and desserts. But they are nothing compared to the original brewmasters—witches! Featuring over 50 wickedly delicious recipes, The Witch’s Cookbook is your short-and-sweet go-to for quick-and-easy meals with a mystical flair. Each recipe is witchcraft themed and can be made with traditional ingredients, plus a little bit of spellwork and magic, of course.Get your cauldron bubbling with recipes like: Toadstool ToppersCrow Familiar NestsTyphon’s Black Serpent RamenPersephone’s Vegetable BountyMidnight Berry PavlovasLove Vitality PotionAnd more!Along with amazing meals to make any time of the year, The Witch’s Cookbook features “Witch Tips” that offer additional spells and blessings for your home and hearth. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, The Witch’s Cookbook is sure to be your cooking companion for every solstice, full moon, and magical day of the year!

Objev podobné jako The Witch

⠘Divine. Such good writing, and such delicious recipes ⠓ but also so genuinely useful. This book is the dream⠙ ⠓ India KnightThe Christmas Companion is your indispensable guide to a cosy, relaxed and memorable Christmas. Whether it⠙s just you, a few nearest and dearest, or the whole extended friends and family, you⠙ll find countless recipes, crafts, tips and tricks to see you through the festive season.From holiday parties, to bake sales, to Christmas lunch, fabulous recipes include:· Cocktails and nibbles including Chestnut Martinis and Pistachio Parmesan Cantucci · Centrepiece mains like Pomegranate Glazed Turkey and Ginger Apricot Ham· Vegetarian showstoppers such as Beetroot Horseradish Galette, Camembert Cranberry Pithivier and an array of seasonal salads and sides· Indulgent treats and puddings including Flourless Chocolate Orange Cake, Salted Caramel Pecan Pie, Gingery Christmas Cake and Candy Cane HeartsWith pages of inspiration for decorating your home, recipes for edible gifts, menu ideas, effortless hosting tips, and instructions on everything from making an advent calendar to crafting your own crackers, this will be your trusted companion for bringing the magic, warmth and sparkle of Christmas for years to come.⠘Skye is a maker of magic in the kitchen, and every glorious photograph inside makes me want to don my apron and press play on the carols⠙ ⠓ Luke Edward Hall

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Companion - Skye McAlpine

A magical tale of Christmas and cats, perfect for everyone who loves A Street Cat Named Bob and Alfie the Doorstep Cat.It s nearly Christmas, and Jessamine Pike needs a serious life overhaul.Jess moves into Enysyule, a centuries-old cottage in Cornwall, and begins the process of renovating the rundown house by day and finishing her novel by night, planning to have both finished in time for the holidays. She s got good company: a beautiful, arrogant tomcat stalks around like he owns the place, and seems very skeptical of Jess tenancy. But there s magic in the air... Local legends tell of a spirit that inhabits the area, and an ancient standing stone that keeps watch over the valley. As Christmas comes closer and closer, Jess uncovers treasures from Enysyule s past, and becomes involved in a fight for its future. For Jess has stumbled into a story that s been going on for five hundred years. A story about land, love, friendship, the Yuletide... and one remarkable cat.

Objev podobné jako The Cat of Yule Cottage - Lili Hayward

Hand-crafted clothing and hand-knitted gifts have a magic of their own. This collection of poems, spells and 19 knitting patterns for clothes and accessories is designed to connect the reader with their deeper selves so they can impart some of that magic into the finished makes.

Objev podobné jako Magical Knits from the North - Katinka Sarjanoja, Meri Mort

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Everyone knows Kirsty and Rachel are best friends. But when Jack Frost steals the Friendship Fairies magical objects, the special bond of BFFs everywhere is at risk! Can they fight the Ice Lord and his goblin minions to restore the magic of friendship in both the Fairyland and worlds? These stories are magic; they turn children into readers! ReadingZone.com Read all four fairy adventures in the Friendship Fairies set! Esther the Kindness Fairy; Mary the Sharing Fairy; Mimi the Laughter Fairy; Clare the Caring Fairy. If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

Objev podobné jako Rainbow Magic: Clare the Caring Fairy - Daisy Meadows

In this stunning sequel to the critically acclaimed Alyssa and the Spell Garden, Alyssa is transported to Jamaica and must rediscover the magic of her ancestors. The air felt dense with magic, even more than in the spell garden back home. And not in a good way . . .When Alyssa accidentally transports herself, her cousins and Leon to the Jamaican spell garden, Golden Falls, they have to work out a way back home before the end of the summer holidays and the all-important Bloom Trials. But the magical plants are inexplicably hostile and they will need to win the garden over. Can they connect to the ancient magic of the forest? And when the very essence of the garden is threatened will their magic be enough to protect it?Illustrated by Bex Glendining.Praise for Alyssa and the Spell Garden:â ˜Enchanting and heart-lifting.â ™ Sophie Andersonâ ˜Bursts with glimmering magic.â ™ Jasbinder Bilan Funny, heartfelt and packed full of magic. Abi Elphinstone Spellbinding. Kieran Larwood Utterly charming. Lizzie Huxley-Jones The perfect mix of heart and magic. Rachel Faturoti

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Physician-sleuth Dr Gabriel Taverner has to face his greatest challenge yet - a serious danger from the East threatens not just his life, but everyone he loves! All aboard this adventurous historical mystery set in the early seventeenth century.March, 1605. Country doctor and former ship s surgeon Gabriel Taverner has embarked on his next adventure. After discovering that the debilitating injury he sustained years ago has lost its power to induce chronic seasickness, he became impatient to leave Devon once more. He finds himself in the service of Walter Haverleigh, a wealthy and successful merchant, who engaged Gabriel to tend the crew of the Luipaard on her voyage to the Eastern seas.As the months and years of Gabriel s absence continue, his family and friends struggle with the replacement physician he engaged before his hasty departure. Doctor Maudsley Cheverell has turned out to be incompetent, arrogant and self-serving. When one morning his dead body is found in a ditch, it seems that nobody will mourn him or regret his untimely death.However, when the body is examined, it is apparent that Cheverell was tortured by the application of a specific method from the East . . . Is there a connection to Gabriel and his time in Asia? And where is Gabriel? Why has the quiet peace of England s Tavy Valley been disrupted by a sinister plot and, most crucially, will everyone come out of it alive?The last instalment in the Gabriel Taverner mysteries is perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom, S.J. Parris and Robert Harris. A grand finale and a must for historical mystery readers (Booklist).

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Called out to attend a body found on a lonely stretch of river bank, its throat torn out, apprentice healer Lassair is sceptical of the sheriff s verdict that this was the result of a wild animal attack. But when a second body is discovered, similarly mutilated, rumours engulf the town that the legendary demon known as the Night Wanderer has returned to wreak havoc.Determined to stop the fear spreading and prove that the killer is human, Lassair and lawman Jack Chevestrier investigate. If they could only find out what links the victims, they would be one step closer to discovering the Night Wanderer s identity - and what it is he really wants. But when the killer turns his sights on Lassair herself, can she survive long enough to find out?

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In the vein of Neil Strauss The Game and Joshua Foer s Moonwalking with Einstein comes the fascinating story of one man s colorful, mysterious, and personal journey into the world of magic, and his unlikely invitation into an underground secret society of revolutionary magicians from around the world. Magic Is Dead is Ian Frisch s head-first dive into a hidden world full of extraordinary characters and highly guarded secrets. It is a story of imagination, deception, and art that spotlights today s most brilliant young magicians a mysterious club known as the52, who are revolutionizing an ancient artform under the mantra Magic Is Dead. Ian brings us with him as he not only gets to know this fascinating world, but also becomes an integral part of it. We meet the52 s founding members Laura London, Daniel Madison, and Chris Ramsay and explore their personal demons, professional aspirations, and what drew them to their craft. We join them at private gatherings of the most extraordinary magicians working today, follow them to magic conventions in Las Vegas and England, and discover some of the best tricks of the trade. We also encounter David Blaine; hang out with Penn Jillette; meet Dynamo, the U.K. s most famous magician; and go behind the scenes of a Netflix magic show. Magic Is Dead is also a chronicle of magic s rich history and how it has changed in the internet age, as the young guns embrace social media and move away from the old-school take on the craft. As he tells the story of the52, and his role as its most unlikely member, Ian reveals his own connection with trickery and deceit and how he first learned the elements that make magic work from his poker-playing mother. He recalls their adventures in card rooms and casinos after his father s sudden death, and shares a touching moment that he had, as a working journalist, with his childhood idol Shaquille O Neal. Magic the romanticism of the inexplicable, the awe and admiration of the unexpected is an underlying force in how we view the world and its myriad possibilities, Ian writes. As his journey continues, Ian not only becomes a performer and creator of magic even fooling the late Anthony Bourdain during a chance encounter he also cements a new brotherhood, and begins to understand his relationship with his father, fifteen years after his death. Written with psychological acuity and a keen eye for detail, Magic Is Dead is an engrossing tale full of wonder and surprise.

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As a young footballer, Clare Shine appeared to have it all. She won her first international call-up at age 13, and by 15 was part of the Republic of Ireland Women s under-17 squad. But the pressure of being a star striker weighed heavily on her young shoulders. By age 19, she had played in a UEFA European Championship and a FIFA World Cup, scored the winner in a Cup Final, won her first senior international cap and become a full-time professional player. But she had also become addicted to alcohol, experimented with drugs, suffered panic attacks and attempted suicide for the first time. This is the story of someone trapped in a world where the weight of expectancy and the battle with personal demons was all washed away, albeit temporarily, whenever she put the ball in the back of the net. It is the story of a girl struggling to find her true identity, a journey in search of confidence and self-belief from someone who seemingly had it in abundance, and a remarkable tale of recovery and achieving new goals.

Objev podobné jako Scoring Goals in the Dark - Clare Shine

October, 1093. On a perilous journey north in search of King William, Lassair and her former lover Rollo are pursued by a skilled and ruthless assassin. They do not know who he is or why they have been targeted, but if they are to survive, they must turn the tables on their would-be killer.

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The Top 100 bestseller, an unforgettable story about being brave enough to be yourself, from author Clare SwatmanStarting over can be hard to doâ ¦So when mum of two Beth moves out of her beloved marital home and into an unloved and unkempt cottage, she canâ ™t help but feel demoralised. Faced with months of DIY and dust, her children Jacob and Olivia arenâ ™t impressed either. But when Beth finds a box of letters while sheâ ™s clearing out the childrenâ ™s room, things start to look up. The correspondence is decades old, between agony aunt Evelyn and those in need of solace. Intrigued as to why the letters have been kept safe all these years, Beth canâ ™t resist reading them, and as the wisdom and kindness of Evelyn falls off the pages, so Beth starts to feel she has a friend and champion in this woman she has never met. Good advice doesnâ ™t age, and as life starts to look brighter, Beth begins to wonder if she could track down Evelyn and thank her for her help. But as Beth uncovers more about Evelynâ ™s story, it becomes clear that everything is not as it seems. And now Beth is determined to bring peace to Evelyn as she has to her. A spell-binding, heart-warming story of friendship, love and being brave enough to be yourself. Perfect for all fans of Jojo Moyes, Beth Moran and Ruth Jones. Praise for Clare Swatman: Utterly believable, charming and immersive, full of acute emotional insights and truths, this is a novel every woman will identify with. Highly recommended F.L. Everett It was so easy to get absorbed into the world Clare Swatman has created for Beth. I felt her losses and disappointments acutely, which only made the ending more satisfying. It really kept me guessing, too Laura Pearson Warm, immersive and hugely relatable, The Lost Letters of Evelyn Wright really tugged at my heartstrings. I galloped through this story of friendship, motherhood and love in all its forms in two days, and Iâ ™ll miss Beth and the characters she gathers around her as she navigates her new life after heartbreak Lisa Timoney Swatman does it again! I loved how the advice column pages wove into the story. An engaging read about heartbreak, navigating new normals and finding your feet in a new life you never expected to have. One to curl up with on a rainy day Rachel Dove A sensitive, touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality Helen Rolfe Irresistible... A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day Sunday MirrorReaders love Clare Swatman:â ˜Iâ ™ve enjoyed all of Clareâ ™s books, but this one I just couldnâ ™t put down. I was hooked from the first pageâ ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Another amazing read from Clare. Another must read from her!â ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜I really enjoyed this book, a real page turner. Great characters in a brilliant mystery story. Worthy of a book club, I wish I had someone to discuss it with!!â ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜Clare Swatman weaves a beautiful tale that grips you from the first page, leaves you wanting to travel on this journey and ultimately tells a beautiful story. I heartily recommend this book, I loved her style of writing and will be reading more from this authorâ ™ ????? Reader Reviewâ ˜This is another great, page-turner from Clare Swatman. A really enjoyable read, as are all her books. The characters are believable and you are rooting for Laura right from the off. The book does not disappoint, give it a go. A great summer holiday readâ ™ ????? Reader Review

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â ˜Enchanting and heart-lifting.â ™ Sophie Andersonâ ˜Bursts with glimmering magic.â ™ Jasbinder Bilan A delight . . . funny, heartfelt and packed full of magic. Abi Elphinstoneâ ˜Magical and empowering.â ™ G M Linton A magical, cosy, spellbinding treat! Kieran Larwood Utterly charming. Lizzie Huxley-Jones The perfect mix of heart and magic. Rachel Faturoti A heart warming read with a blast of magic! Janelle McCurdyAlyssa must save the magical spell garden with her new unreliable powers.When 11-year-old Alyssa is forced to spend the summer holiday with her mumâ ™s family, who sheâ ™s never met before, her latent magical powers explode into life. Her great aunt runs a secret school in her spell garden where local kids can hone their power. The garden grows spell ingredients that have protected their family and the wider neighbourhood for decades â “ ever since they arrived from Jamaica with their mother Effie in the 1960s. But something is going wrong and the magic is running out! Can Alyssa use her new, unpredictable powers to set things right?A contemporary fantasy set in a small community in North London facing eviction and gentrification with a magical garden at the centre of it. Stunningly illustrated by Bex Glendining.

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There s no denying that growing your own food is good for the pocket, good for the environment and hugely rewarding for the soul. In The Edible Garden, Gardeners World s Alys Fowler will take you one step closer to self-sufficiency by showing how to grow edible crops and flowers in any garden - even a small suburban back garden! Quirky is the word that springs to mind when leafing through this book ... it is for anyone who has dreamt of the Good Life but despaired at their lack of land -- Countryfile Magazine A handsome book -- The Times An indispensable go-to gardening book -- ***** Reader review I absolutely love this book and it s just my sort of gardening -- ***** Reader review Beautiful and inspiring -- ***** Reader review The best gardening book I have ever read - so useful for a beginner! -- ***** Reader review Inspirational -- ***** Reader review**********************************************************************In this timely book, Gardeners World s thrifty and resourceful Alys Fowler shows that there is a way to take the good life and re-fashion it to fit in with modern day living.Abandoning the limitations of traditional gardening methods, she has created a beautifully productive garden where tomatoes sit happily next to roses, carrots are woven between the lavenders and potatoes grow in pots on the patio.And all of this is produced in a way that mimics natural systems, producing delicious homegrown food for her table. And she shares her favourite recipes for the hearty dishes, pickles and jams she makes to use up her bountiful harvest, proving that no-one need go hungry on her grow-your-own regime.With beautiful, specially commissioned full colour photography, step-by-step recipes, directories of crops and flowers to grow and accessible, practical advice, The Edible Garden will encourage everyone to chuck out the old gardening rules and create their own haven that s as good to look at as it is to eat!

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The award-winning New York Times bestseller that inspired BTS s K-pop song Magic Shop . The day that 12-year-old James Doty walked in to his local magic shop is the day that changed his life. The day that 12-year-old James Doty walked in to his local magic shop is the day that changed his life.Once the neglected son of an alcoholic father and a mother with chronic depression, he has gone on to become a leading neurosurgeon, based at Stanford University. He credits Ruth for this incredible turnaround: the remarkable woman who devoted the summer to transforming his mind and opening his heart. In this uplifting memoir, Jim explains the visualisation techniques Ruth taught him that gave him the self-esteem to imagine a new future for himself.He examines the science behind mindfulness and why the skills he learned - of focus and attention - now help him to think fast and keep calm in the operating theatre. And he shows us what is possible when you start to change your brain and your heart. Into the Magic Shop imparts some powerful life lessons about how to live better, and inspires us to believe that we all have inside us the capacity to change our own destiny. I m sure many readers will be moved by this inspiring story to open their hearts and see what they too can do for others - His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.What happens when you go to buy jam but find a dragon in the jar instead? This funny story was written by Clare Helen Welsh.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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From the acclaimed writer of Ship of Shadows comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear. In a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is Saga Thorolfsdottir.But there s just one problem: ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her pet bear, Bjørn, than pursue any kind of magical destiny.So when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of trolls in the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the Fifth Winter contest, an incredible tournament where only the bravest may enter and only one champion can win. The prize? A horn of magic, powerful enough to rattle the gods themselves . . .This is the perfect read for fans of Sophie Anderson s The Girl Who Speaks Bear, Abi Elphinstone and Fireborn!

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* Winner of the Southern Schools Book Awards 2025, shortlisted for the UKLA Books Prize 2025 and the Carnegie Medal 2025. How I Live Now meets Exodus – a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.‘Compulsive, poignant YA dystopia’ The Guardian ‘An exquisite, devastating read’ The Irish Times ‘Genuinely moving’ Daily Mail ‘Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff’s How I Live Now and Paul Lynch’s Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment’ Just Imagine Civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and it’s no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tells of their treacherous journey to Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is there something Clem #39;s not saying? And how will this journey – and the sisters’ story – end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past?PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND: ‘Remarkable. A frighteningly relevant and moving novel, told with impeccable style. Clare Furniss is one of the very best writers for young people and this new novel is her finest yet. I loved it.’ Sarah Crossan, author of Where The Heart Should Be ‘Beautifully written, page-turning in the extreme, and deep and person and global’ A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary and The Worlds We Leave Behind ‘I couldn’t stop reading The Things We Leave Behind… Devastating and unsparing but full of hope and love too. It was a privilege to read it.’ Candy Gourlay, author of Wild Song ‘This book is exceptional… Years and Years meets The End We Start From for teenagers. Should be on every secondary set text list.’ Joanna Nadin, author of A Calamity of Mannerings ‘Gripping, moving, tense, twisty and very, very necessary… It all felt so utterly real and terrifyingly possible.’ Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal ‘Such moving, thought-provoking, compelling story-telling. Wonderful characters. Utterly convincing. I loved it.’ Julia Green, author of Ettie and the Midnight Pool ‘Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff’s How I Live Now and Paul Lynch’s Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment’ Just ImaginePRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS: ‘Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read’ Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts Crosses ‘Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable’ Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series ‘Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful’ Sunday Times ‘A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph’ Daily Mail ‘Beautifully written’ Stylist

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BY THE AUTHOR OF NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT, THE BRAVE AND FUNNY MEMOIR THAT IS CHANGING LIVES.How one mother gave up drinking and started living. This is Bridget Jones Dries Out.Clare Pooley is a Cambridge graduate and was a Managing Partner at one of the world s biggest advertising agencies, and yet by eighteen months ago she d become an overweight, depressed, middle-aged mother of three who was drinking more than a bottle of wine a day, and spending her evenings Googling Am I an alcoholic? In a desperate bid to turn her life around, she quit drinking and started a blog. She called it Mummy Was a Secret Drinker.This book is the story of a year in Clare s life. A year that started with her quitting booze having been drinking more than a bottle of wine every day. It sees her starting a hugely successful blog, then getting and beating breast cancer. By the end of the year she is booze free and cancer free, two stone lighter and with a life that is so much richer, healthier and more rewarding than ever before. Sober Diaries is an upbeat, funny and positive look at how to live life to the full. Interwoven within Clare s own very personal and frank story is research and advice, and answers to questions like: How do I know if I m drinking too much? How will I cope at parties? What do I say to friends and family? How do I cope with cravings? Will I lose weight? What if my partner still drinks? And many more.

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Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Mummies!!Go back to ancient Egypt with Jack and Annie in this full-colour graphic novel adaptation of a childrenâ ™s classic, perfect for readers aged 5â “7.Be careful what you wish for in the magic tree house â “ it might just come true! This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked away to ancient Egypt.After getting lost inside a pyramid, the siblings meet a real-life mummy who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. Join Jack and Annie as they learn about the past and try to solve the ancient mystery â “ if only they can find their way through the pyramidâ ™s maze!

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In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months travelling on these mysterious railways, and the next five years piecing their story together. Her journey would take her from Myanmar s tropical south to the embattled mountain towns that border India and China. In dilapidated carriages, along tracks in disrepair, through contested ethnic states and former sites of forced labour, visiting temples, tea shops and festivals, Clare encountered a colourful and contradictory Myanmar through the stories of its people. Simultaneously a lush and evocative travelogue, an unsparing account of Myanmar s recent history, and an astonishing, conversation-shifting engagement with Britain s colonial legacy, On the Shadow Tracks is that rare and necessary thing: a book that finds and tells the truth.

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From the bestselling author of The Master, longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.An intimate, original biography of tennis legend Rafael Nadal, and the first to cover his entire career.After his award-winning look at Roger Federer, Christopher Clarey, one of the world s pre-eminent tennis writers, focuses his lens on Nadal, the Spanish force of nature. When he arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men s singles titles at the French Open stood at six. Nadal more than doubled that total to a mind-blowing fourteen titles: one of the greatest sporting achievements in history. Nadal won big and won often on all of tennis s surfaces: securing two Wimbledon titles on grass and six on the US Open and Australian Open hard courts. But clay, the grittiest of the game s playgrounds, is where it all came together best for his whipping forehand and warrior mindset. Clarey, who has covered Nadal since he was seventeen, draws on interviews over twenty years with Nadal, his team and rivals like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Brimming with behind-the-scenes insight, The Warrior tells the story of a global sporting icon, interlacing man and place in a unique, must-read account of the evolution of excellence.

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On the Shadow Tracks harnesses the railway lines of Myanmarâ ™s complicated past to its turbulent present, and the result is part travelogue, part history and completely absorbing. An astonishing achievementâ ™Joanna LumleyIn 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months travelling on these mysterious railways, and the next five years piecing their story together.Her journey would take her from Myanmar s tropical south to the embattled mountain towns that border India and China. In dilapidated carriages, along tracks in disrepair, through contested ethnic states and former sites of forced labour, visiting temples, tea shops and festivals, Clare encountered a colourful and contradictory Myanmar through the stories of its people. Simultaneously a lush and evocative travelogue, an unsparing account of Myanmar s recent history, and an astonishing, conversation-shifting engagement with Britain s colonial legacy, On the Shadow Tracks is that rare and necessary thing: a book that finds and tells the truth.

Objev podobné jako On the Shadow Tracks - Clare Hammond

A collection of all ten Ghosts of the Shadow Market stories about characters from Cassandra Clare s internationally bestselling Shadowhunters series. The Shadow Market is a meeting point for faeries, werewolves, warlocks and vampires. There, the Downworlders buy and sell magical objects, make dark bargains and whisper secrets they do not want the Nephilim to know. Through two centuries, however, there has been a frequent visitor to the Shadow Market from the City of Bones, the very heart of the Shadowhunters. As a Silent Brother, Brother Zachariah is sworn keeper of the laws and lore of the Nephilim. But once he was a Shadowhunter called Jem Carstairs, and his love, then and always, is the warlock Tessa Gray. Follow Brother Zachariah and see, against the backdrop of the Shadow Market s dark dealing and festival, Anna Lightwood s doomed romance, Matthew Fairchild s great sin and Tessa Gray plunged into a world war. Valentine Morgenstern buys a soul at the Market and a young Jace Wayland finds safe harbour. In the Market is hidden a lost heir and a beloved ghost, and no one can save you once you have traded away your heart. Not even Brother Zachariah. The series features characters from Cassandra Clare s Mortal Instruments, Infernal Devices, Dark Artifices and the upcoming Last Hours series.

Objev podobné jako Ghosts of the Shadow Market - Maureen Johnsonová, Robin Wasserman, Sarah Rees Brennan, Cassandra Clare, Link Kelly