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Reluctant readers will be intrigued by world of magic and illusion! With full-cover photographs, intriguing facts, and an edgy design, this HILO read explores classic tricks, famous magicians, and the secrets behind illusions.

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‘I can be scratching around at home on an acoustic guitar, or singing a funny little idea into my phone, and all of a sudden, it becomes a beautiful fully fledged song. And I''m asking myself, how did we do that again? I still find that fascinating. It’s magic.’ – PAUL WELLERIn Magic: A Journal of Song, Paul Weller talks about his life and music through a personally curated selection of over 100 songs spanning his entire musical career. As one of the most innovative and remarkable songwriters of the last 50 years, Paul Weller has proved to be the ultimate shapeshifter, moving from The Jam’s punk sensibilities to the genre-defying Style Council, and later through a remarkable 30-year solo career. Alongside Lennon and McCartney, Weller is one of few artists that has attained a UK number one album over five consecutive decades, and has also received career defining awards from the BRITs (Lifetime Achievement Award), NME Awards (Godlike Genius Award) and a GQ Award for Songwriter of the Year. Magic: A Journal of Song is the definitive book of Weller''s songwriting career from founding The Jam in his teenage years, to creating The Style Council, through to his years as a solo musician. Offering unprecedented insight into Weller’s creative process, his lyrics are accompanied by more than 450 photographs and items of memorabilia, and an illuminating commentary of over 25,000 words. As told to journalist and author, Dylan Jones, Magic is Paul Weller''s most candid and intimate account of his musical life to date.‘Paul Weller has proved that he is not only beyond reproach, in some senses he is quite possibly without equal.’ – DYLAN JONES OBE‘The thing I have discovered is that music in its truest sense is beyond any trend or movement or category.’ – PAUL WELLER

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?? The Essential Collection of Robert Louis Stevenson – Adventure, Mystery & Gothic MasteryEnter the thrilling world of Robert Louis Stevenson—where buried treasure, split identities, and daring escapes await on every page.This beautifully curated collection brings together some of Stevenson's most beloved and acclaimed works, showcasing his extraordinary talent across multiple genres. From the swashbuckling high seas in Treasure Island, to the chilling psychological drama of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and the gripping historical adventure of Kidnapped, this volume captures the full range of Stevenson's literary brilliance.?? Highlights of the Collection: Treasure Island: A classic pirate adventure featuring young Jim Hawkins on a quest for buried treasure Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: A gothic novella exploring the duality of human nature and the dangers of unrestrained science Kidnapped: A riveting historical novel set in 18th-century Scotland, filled with betrayal, loyalty, and political intrigue??? Why You'll Love This Collection: Timeless Themes: Good vs. evil, identity, morality, and courage—stories that resonate across generations Genre Versatility: Adventure, horror, historical fiction, and psychological suspense in one powerful volume Masterful World-Building: Richly imagined settings and unforgettable characters Perfect for: Classic literature lovers, young adult readers, schools, and collectors of Victorian fictionRediscover the timeless magic of Stevenson's storytelling—bold, imaginative, and unforgettable.?? A treasured addition to every bookshelf and a gateway to some of the most thrilling tales ever told.

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Peanut Jones meets Jumanji in this exciting STEM-packed adventure! The SuperQuesters are back for another magical adventure! Can science, magic and teamwork save a sick capybara before the full moon disappears? Includes codes to crack and experiments.

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Join Jada and Granny Jinks in this charming new series for readers aged 6+! Gorgeously illustrated throughout by Selom Sunu, and brimming with warmth, tricks and magic, this is the perfect read for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn and Wigglesbottom Primary!Granny Jinks and Jada have officially joined the Dalton Green Magic Society, but the fun has only just started! For their next trick, Granny Jinks and Jada will have to perform magic with the cheekiest assistant of them all – an animal! Will naughty Luna the cat learn her magic trick in time, and will Jada’s best friend, Matilda, ever find the perfect pet for hers? Inspired by the true story of Jenny Mayers – the first Black woman to be accepted into the Magic Circle.*Includes how-to magic tricks for you to try at home!* With themes of finding courage, making friends, managing relationships at home, school and in the community, this is a wonderful new series for readers aged 6 and up!

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Bryan Stevenson''s incredible fight to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality comes to life in this young adult adaptation of the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestseller that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan, Jaime Foxx, and Brie Larson.In this very personal work--adapted from the original #1 bestseller, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a Mockingbird, and in some ways more so"--renowned lawyer and social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson offers a glimpse into the lives of the wrongfully imprisoned and his efforts to fight for their freedom as the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.Stevenson''s story is one of working to protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society--the poor, the wrongly convicted, and those whose lives have been marked by discrimination and marginalization. Through this adaptation, young people of today will find themselves called to action and compassion in the pursuit of justice. A portion of the proceeds of this book will go to charity to help in Stevenson''s important work to benefit the voiceless and the vulnerable as they attempt to navigate the broken U.S. justice system.A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA BOOKLIST EDITORS'' CHOICEFEATURED ON CBS THIS MORNINGA NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEARPRAISE FOR JUST MERCY: A TRUE STORY OF THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE:"It''s really exciting that young people are getting a version tailored for them." --Salon"A deeply moving collage of true stories. . . . This is required reading." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Compassionate and compelling, Stevenson''s narrative is also unforgettable." --Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR JUST MERCY: A STORY OF JUSTICE AND REDEMPTION:"Gripping. . . . What hangs in the balance is nothing less than the soul of a great nation." --DESMOND TUTU, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate"Important and compelling." --Pulitzer Prize-winning author TRACY KIDDER"Inspiring and powerful." --#1 New York Times bestselling author JOHN GRISHAM

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Audiokniha: Každý z mé rodiny někoho zabil. Někteří z nás, ti, kteří dosáhli výrazných úspěchů, zabili vícekrát. Nechci to dramatizovat, ale je to tak. Někteří z nás jsou dobří, jiní špatní a někteří prostě jen nešťastní. Já jsem Ernest Cunningham. Říkejte mi Ern nebo Ernie. Přál bych si, abych zabil toho, kdo rozhodl, že naše rodinné setkání by se mělo konat v lyžařském středisku, ale je to trochu složitější. Zabil jsem někoho? Ano. Ano, zabil. Kdo to byl? Tak začneme: Můj bratr. Moje nevlastní sestra. Moje žena. Můj otec. Moje matka. Moje švagrová. Můj strýc. Můj nevlastní otec. Moje teta. Já. „Milujete detektivní příběhy, kdy na posledních stranách se všichni podezřelí shromáždí v jedné místnosti, dozvíte se všechny souvislosti a vrah je odhalen? Ale co když se jedná o rodinu, v které každý její člen už někoho zabil?“ - luxor.cz/blog. Benjamin Stevenson: Každý z mé rodiny někoho zabil | Překlad: Markéta Polochová | Čte Jan Maxián| Režie Jan Drbohlav | Zvuk a střih Kate Hamsíková¬| Hudba Bartoloměj Škoch| Mastering Štěpán Škoch | Natočeno ve studiu All Senses Production s. r.¬o.¬| Grafiku CD podle knižní obálky upravila Jana Rybová | Produkce Kateřina Višinská | Vydala Euromedia Group, a.¬s.¬– Témbr, v¬ únoru 2024. Benjamin Stevenson KAŽDÝ Z MÉ RODINY NĚKOHO ZABIL EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE Text Copyright © Benjamin Stevenson, 2022 Překlad © Markéta Polochová, 2023 Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Kalibr, 2023.

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Now a Netflix animated film!Nimona is the New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic. Kirkus says, “If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.”Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from ND Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the arrival of a “superstar” talent (NPR.org).Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren''t the heroes everyone thinks they are.But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona''s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.Indies Choice Book of the Year * National Book Award Finalist * New York Times Bestseller * New York Times Notable Book * Kirkus Best Book * School Library Journal Best Book * Publishers Weekly Best Book * NPR Best Book * New York Public Library Best Book * Chicago Public Library Best BookFans of ND Stevenson''s beloved and bestselling Nimona won''t want to miss his moving memoir-in-pictures, The Fire Never Goes Out, featuring short essays, mini-comics, and photographs that span eight eventful years in ND''s young adult life.

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson''All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil: and Edward Hyde, alone in the ranks of mankind, was pure evil''Published as a ''shilling shocker'', Robert Louis Stevenson''s dark psychological fantasy gave birth to the idea of the split personality. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll''s strange association with ''damnable young man'' Edward Hyde; the hunt through fog-bound London for a killer; and the final revelation of Hyde''s true identity is a chilling exploration of humanity''s basest capacity for evil.This edition also includes Stevenson''s chilling story ''The Bottle Imp''.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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Gorgeous collectable edition of Robert Louis Stevenson''s timeless, classic adventure.This new dark Collectable edition brings a fresh perspective on Stevenson''s dark, celebrated evocation of duality: polite society undermined by the weakness deep within itself. Three of Stevenson’s other dark tales reveal him to be a shrewd and skillful storyteller – The Body Snatcher, The Pavilion on the Links, The Story of a Lie.Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

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In 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson was suffering from poor health, struggling to survive on the income derived from his writings, and tormented by his infatuation with Fanny Osbourne, a married American woman. His response was to embark on a journey through the Cevennes with a donkey, Modestine, and a notebook, which he later transformed into Travels with a Donkey. Just a few months after publication, Stevenson was off again - this time crossing the Atlantic and the breadth of America in the hope of being re-united with Fanny, an experience he recorded in The Amateur Emigrant. Both pieces are classics of travel writings, which reveal as much about Stevenson''s character as the landscape he travels through.

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The literary world was shocked when in 1889, at the height of his career, Robert Louis Stevenson announced his intention to settle permanently on the Pacific island of Samoa. His readers were equally shocked when he began to use the subject material offered by his new environment, not to promote a romance of empire, but to produce some of the most ironic and critical treatments of imperialism in nineteenth-century fiction. In these stories, as in his work generally, Stevenson shows himself to be a virtuoso of narrative styles: his Pacific fiction includes the domestic realism of `The Beach at Falesé, the folktale plots of `The Bottle Imp'' and `The Isle of Voices'', and the modernist blending of naturalism and symbolism in The Ebb-Tide. But beyond their generic diversity the stories are linked by their concern with representing the multiracial society of which their author had become a member. In this collection - the first to bring together all his shorter Pacific fiction in one volume - Stevenson emerges as a witness both to the cross- cultural encounters of nineteenth-century imperialism and to the creation of the global culture which characterizes the post-colonial world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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1914-1918, David Stevenson''s history of the First World War, has been acclaimed as the definitive one-volume account of the conflictIn the summer of 1914 Europe exploded into a frenzy of mass violence. The war that followed had global repercussions, destroying four empires and costing millions of lives. Even the victorious countries were scarred for a generation, and we still today remain within the conflict''s shadow. In this major analysis David Stevenson re-examines the causes, course and impact of this ''war to end war'', placing it in the context of its era and exposing its underlying dynamics. His book provides a wide-ranging international history, drawing on insights from the latest research. It offers compelling answers to the key questions about how this terrible struggle unfolded: questions that remain disturbingly relevant for our own time.''It''s harder to imagine a better single-volume comprehensive history of the conflict than this superb study'' Ian Kershaw''Perhaps the best comprehensive one-volume history of the war yet written'' New Yorker''David Stevenson is the real deal ... His defining characteristic is his outstanding rigour as an historian ... tremendously clever'' Niall Ferguson''This history of the 1914-1918 conflict surpasses all others. It is tough, erudite and comprehensive'' Independent

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Discover the story of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.’s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde special edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you’re reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. What a study in contrasts is the friendship between Henry Jekyll and his boon companion, Edward Hyde. Where Jekyll is a handsome and respected man of science, Hyde is a surly and brutish misanthrope. Nevertheless, Jekyll allows Hyde free access to his home and laboratory and, surprisingly, madehim the sole beneficiary of his will. Given the closeness of their bond, it seems peculiar that no one has ever seen the two men together in public. And yet they share a remarkable chemistry. . . . First published in 1886, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of the duality of human nature and his iconic presentation of what would come to be referred to as the "split personality." Born in 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Stevenson crafted this novella during the Victorian era, a period marked by strict social mores and a fascination with the dual nature of man. The story delves into the duality of human nature, portraying Dr. Henry Jekyll's harrowing struggle with his darker self, Mr. Edward Hyde, through a transformative potion that he creates. Considered a pioneering work in the psychological horror genre, it explores themes of identity, human evil, and the societal pressures that influence personal choices. Historically, it reflects the Victorian anxiety about the public and private spheres and the fears of degeneration prevalent in the late nineteenth century. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde challenges the notion of inherent goodness and questions the possibility of fully understanding one's own multiplicity and capacity for evil. Its enduring appeal lies in its profound philosophical questions about the essential conflict within human nature.

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Audiokniha: V Londýně se objevil podivný člověk, ze kterého čiší hrůza a v každém vzbuzuje neklidné pocity a nechuť. Nový překlad slavné novely Podivný případ doktora Jekylla a pana Hyda (1886) zpracovává motivy jako: rozpolcenost a kolísavost lidské duše, uhrančivost smrti a zdánlivá všemohoucnost rozumu. Stevenson zde jako vždy potvrzuje své mistrovství ve stručných sugestivních popisech prostředí i povah a břitkých, mnohoznačných dialozích. Robert Louis Stevenson: Podivný případ doktora Jekylla a pana Hyda | Čte Pavel Batěk | Režie Petr Gojda| Zvuk a střih Kate Hamsíková | Mastering Štěpán Škoch | Hudba Tomáš Pernický | Natočeno ve studiu All Senses Production s.r.o. | Grafika CD Jana Rybová | Produkce Kateřina Višinská | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v říjnu 2022

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The hilarious no. 1 bestseller by comedian and author of According to Yes and Oh Dear SylviaEveryone hates the perfect family.So you''ll love the Battles.Meet Mo Battle, about to turn 50 and mum to two helpless, hormonal teenagers. There''s 17-year-old daughter Dora who blames Mo for, like, EVERYTHING and Peter who believes he''s quite simply as darling and marvellous as his hero Oscar Wilde. Somewhere, keeping quiet, is Dad . . . who''s just, well . . . Dad.However, Mo is having a crisis. She''s about to do something unusually wild and selfish, which will leave the entire family teetering on the edge of a precipice. Will the family fall?Or will they, when it really matters, be there for each other?A Tiny Bit Marvellous is the number one bestselling novel from one of Britain''s favourite comic writers. Praise for A Tiny Bit Marvellous:''Funny, really enjoyable, highly recommended. A wonderful writer - witty, wise, poignant'' Wendy Holden''A fantastic slam-dunk pageturner. Funny, enriching . . . page after page I laughed out loud'' Mail on Sunday''Beautifully observed. Makes you laugh on every page'' The Times''A brilliantly observed, very funny novel of family life'' Woman and Home

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Part of Penguin''s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of a treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself. Stevenson''s first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Treasure Island and The Ebb-Tide by Robert Louis Stevenson'"One more step, Mr Hands," said I, "and I'll blow your brains out"'In Treasure Island, a weathered old sailor known as Billy Bones arrives at the inn of young Jim Hawkins's parents - and it is the start of an adventure beyond anything he could have imagined. For when Bones dies mysteriously, Jim stumbles across a map of a mysterious island in his sea chest - where 'X' marks the spot of a stash of buried pirate gold. Setting sail with his friends on the ship Hispaniola to recover the treasure, Jim soon realizes that he's not the only one who knows about the hoard.Suddenly he is thrown into a world of treachery, mutiny, castaways and murder and, at the centre of it all, is the charming but sinister Long John Silver, who will stop at nothing to grab his share of the loot... The Ebb-Tide, a short novel published the year of Stevenson's death, is also a rollicking seafaring adventure, narrating the voyage of a stolen ship whilst exploring such themes as imperialism, violence, dishonesty, Christianity and corruption. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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This volume contains all of Robert Louis Stevenson's supernatural short stories, showcasing both his mastery of the genre and his interest in the otherworldly and the strange ways the human brain can distort reality. They include The Body Snatchers, the chilling tale of an avenging ghost; Olalla, one of the great horror stories in the English language and possibly one of the best werewolf stories ever written, and The Waif Woman, in which Stevenson tried to recreate the style of an Icelandic Saga and explore the destructive effects of greed. Contents: The Body Snatchers, Thrawn Janet, Markheim, Olalla, The Bottle Imp, The Waif Woman, The Isle of Voices.

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The one-eyed mercenary soldier Federico da Montefeltro, lord of Urbino between 1444 and 1482, was one of the most successful condottiere of the Italian Renaissance: renowned humanist, patron of the artist Piero della Francesca, and creator of one of the most celebrated libraries in Italy outside the Vatican. From 1460 until her early death in 1472 he was married to Battista, of the formidable Sforza family, their partnership apparently blissful. In the fine palace he built overlooking Urbino, Federico assembled a court regarded by many as representing a high point of Renaissance culture. For Baldassare Castiglione, Federico was la luce dell'Italia - 'the light of Italy'.Jane Stevenson's affectionate account of Urbino's flowering and decline casts revelatory light on patronage, politics and humanism in fifteenth-century Italy. As well as recounting the gripping stories of Federico and his Montefeltro and della Rovere successors, Stevenson considers in details Federico's cultural legacy - investigating the palace itself, the splendours of the ducal library, and his other architectural projects in Gubbio and elsewhere.

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"The rule would be this: whatever George saw, if it was runny or powdery or gooey, in it went . . ."George Kranky''s grandma is a grouch. She''s always mean to George (and not much nicer to his parents either).One day, when George is put in charge of giving Grandma her medicine, he wonders if he can come up with his own remedy to try and help Grandma become less of a grump.Using some rather unusual ingredients, George creates his magic medicine*. But will it stop his grandma from being so horrible . . . or will it shoot sparks out of the top of her head?!*WARNING: Do NOT try to make George''s Marvellous Medicine yourselves at home. It is likely to be extremely dangerous.The text in this edition of George''s Marvellous Medicine was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.

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From the author of STILL LIFE, TIN MAN and WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT.''Will stand the test of time'' Irish Examiner''Beautiful prose that ebbs and flows'' Independent''A Year of Marvellous Ways is like Dylan Thomas given a sexy rewrite by Angela Carter''Patrick GaleThis is a story about Marvellous Ways, an eighty-nine-year-old woman who lives alone in a remote Cornish creek, spending her days sitting by the river, peering through a telescope. And it''s about Francis Drake, a young soldier who washes up in her creek, shattered by war and broken-hearted. It''s about the magic in everyday life and the lure of the sea, the healing powers of storytelling and sloe gin, love and death, and how we carry on when grief comes snapping at our heels.

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No magical creature has a problem too big for Ava and her Dads to solve!Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles. Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava and her dads, the Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures.Well, Ava isn''t a doctor, not yet, but she''s learning the ropes and she''s brilliant at solving medical mysteries. Glitterbug the unicorn is not like all the other unicorns. They love dancing and planning parties, but she would much rather be frolicking in the mud. Glitterbug comes to the Marvellous Doctors with a terrible tummy ache, but after examining her, they are mystified as to what''s causing it. Can Ava help her dads find the answer?In this magical story about being true to yourself, Ava discovers there''s more than one way to be a unicorn!

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A Marcus Rashford Book Club Choice! Silas and the Marvellous Misfits by Tom Percival is an action-packed adventure that shows kids the joy of being themselves.''Engaging and action packed. I would have loved this book as a child!'' – Marcus Rashford MBEErika has a BIG secret. She’s a member of the Dream Defenders – a top-secret organization that banishes your worries while you sleep!And tonight they''re on a mission to rescue Erika''s best friend Silas from the clutches of the evil Glooms – creatures who want everyone in the dream world to look and think exactly the same way!Can the Dream Defenders save Silas and help him to see that being a misfit can be a truly marvellous thing?Discover more of the Dream Defenders adventures in Erika and the Angermare and Chanda and the Devious Doubt. The Marcus Rashford Book Club is a collaboration between Marcus Rashford and Macmillan Children''s Books, inspiring children to develop a love of reading and literacy as a life skill.

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The series Young Adult ELI Readers is divided into 6 levels according to the language level of the readers. It's in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience. Jekyll is a famous London Doctor, but something unusual is happening in his house. Who is his strange young friend? Why does Jekyll like him? And why does no-one else like him? Stevenson's dark thriller in the story of one man's need to find himself in the dark, foggy London in Victorian times.

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Velká kniha vánočních detektivek a záhad je originálním dárkem pro všechny fanoušky kvalitních detektivních příběhů. Knížka obsahuje 25 pečlivě vybraných povídek od nejlepších světových mistrů detektivního žánru, jako je Agatha Christie, sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Ed McBain, Isaac Asimov, Robert Louis Stevenson a řady dalších autorů. Všechny příběhy spojuje magická vánoční atmosféra. Při čtení knížky tak zažijete kouzlo Vánoc s nádechem zločinu na různých místech a v rozličných dobách. Knížka navíc obsahuje originální tematické ilustrace, které vytvořila Markéta Stará. Vánoce a zločin, kouzelná atmosféra a napětí. Velká kniha vánočních detektivek a záhad představuje soubor těch nejlepších vánočních detektivek, jaké kdy byly sepsány.

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Published as a 'shilling shocker', Robert Louis Stevenson's dark psychological fantasy gave birth to the idea of the split personality. The story of respectable Dr Jekyll's strange association with 'damnable young man' Edward Hyde; the hunt through fog-bound London for a killer; and the final revelation of Hyde's true identity is a chilling exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil.

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Accompanied here by three other memorable stories of horror, murder and the supernatural, Robert Louis Stevenson''s The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic literature.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an afterword by playwright and screenwriter Peter Harness.Why has the mild mannered Dr Jekyll suddenly begun to associate with the ugly and violent Mr Hyde? And why are they never seen together? When Jekyll’s old friend Utterson tries to solve these mysteries he uncovers a horrific story of suffering and brutality that eventually leads to the terrible revelation of Mr Hyde’s true identity.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.''All human beings, as we meet them, are commingled out of good and evil.''After taking an elixir created in his laboratory, mild mannered Dr Jekyll is transformed into the cruel and despicable Mr Hyde. Although seemingly harmless at first, things soon descend into chaos and Jekyll quickly realises there is only one way to stop Hyde. Stevenson''s quintessential novella of the Victorian era epitomizes the conflict between psychology, science and religious morality, but is fundamentally a triumphant study of the duality of human nature.

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Since his first literary appearance in 1886, the murderous Mr. Hyde has embodied the evil that even good men—including his alter ego, Henry Jekyll—are capable of when the constraints of civilized life are loosed. This chilling anthology also collects nine of Stevenson’s best-known tales of horror, including The Body-Snatcher," "Markheim," "Thrawn Janet," "The Bottle Imp," "The Isle of Voices," "The Waif Woman," "Olalla," and "Will o' the Mill."

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The genre-defining graphic novel from ND Stevenson celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special edition, featuring dazzling special effects and bonus content.Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: Prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are.But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona’s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! After a decade, everyone''s favorite shapeshifter continues to capture hearts.Nimona has taken many forms: a beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, a staple in comic bookshelves everywhere, and an award-winning Netflix film. This celebratory edition includes a letter from the author and behind-the-scenes art.

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Vedle nového překladu slavné novely Podivný případ doktora Jekylla a pana Hyda (1886) obsahuje svazek také povídky Lupič mrtvol (1884) a Markheim (1885). Trojice textů, volně inspirovaných dobovými kriminálními aférami, je spojována řadou motivů: rozpolceností a kolísavostí lidské duše, uhrančivostí smrti, zdánlivou všemohoucností rozumu. Zároveň zde Stevenson potvrzuje své mistrovství ve stručných sugestivních popisech prostředí i povah a břitkých, mnohoznačných dialozích.

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One of Stevenson’s most famous and enduringly popular works, the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde describes the mysterious relationship between a respectable and affable doctor and his brutal associate. Set in the grimy streets of Victorian London, this tale of murder, split personality and obscure science, with its chilling final revelation, became an instant horror classic when it was first published in 1886, and has enthralled and terrified generations of readers ever since.This volume also contains seven other Gothic stories by Stevenson – such as ‘The Body Snatchers’, ‘Markheim’ and ‘Olalla’ – showcasing the author’s mastery of the horror genre and his interest in both the otherworldly and the strange ways the human brain can distort reality.

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One of the best-loved adventure stories ever written, Treas­ure Island''s timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps, mutiny and derring-do has appealed to generations of readers ever since Robert Louis Stevenson penned it in 1881 with the claim: If this don’t fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day.But more than just a children’s classic, the novel is considered to be one of the greatest feats of storytelling in the English language, with characters such as the unforgettable Long John Silver becoming part of the cultural consciousness. Treasure Island is a coming-of-age story that will captivate both adults and children for as long as stories are told.

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‘I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both; and I believe they both get paid in the end; but the fools first.' Orphaned as a young teenager, Lowlander David Balfour's only relative is his guardian and uncle, Ebenezer. Ill-thought of and disliked by many, it's not long before Ebenezer betrays his nephew and David finds himself trapped aboard a ship. He soon strikes up a friendship with fugitive stranger and Scottish Highlander Alan Breck and becomes embroiled in the fierce Jacobite struggle against English rule. A tale of high-seas adventure, loyalty and fighting, the complex relationship between Alan and David stops Stevenson's novel from becoming ‘just' a boys adventure novel.

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A #1 New York Times bestseller, this is a powerful, true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix America's broken justice system, as seen in the HBO documentary True Justice. The US has the highest rate of incarceration in the world. One in every 15 people born there today is expected to goto prison. For black men this figure rises to one in 3. And Death Row is disproportionately black, too. Bryan Stevenson grew up poor in the racially segregated South. His innate sense of justice made him a brilliant young lawyer, and one of his first defendants was Walter McMillian, a black man sentenced to die for the murder of a white woman - a crime he insisted he didn't commit. The case drew Bryan into a tangle of conspiracy, political machination, startling racialinequality, and legal brinkmanship - and transformed his understanding of mercy and justice forever. At once an unforgettable account of an idealistic lawyer's coming of age and a moving portrait of the lives of those he hasdefended, Just Mercy is an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of justice.

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Treasure Island is the seminal pirates and buried treasure novel, which is so brilliantly concocted that it appeals to readers both young and old. The story is told in the first person by young Jim Hawkins, whose mother keeps the Admiral Benbow Inn. An old seadog, a resident at the inn, hires Jim to keep a watch out for other sailors whom he fears but, despite all precautions, the old man is served with the black spot which means death. Among the dead man''s belongings Jim discovers a map showing the location of the buried treasure of the notorious pirate Captain Flint. It is not long before he, along with Doctor Livesey and Squire Trelawney, sets sail to find the treasure. However, amongst the hired hands is the one-legged Long John Silver who has designs on the treasure for himself.The continuing fascination with this tale of high drama, buried treasure and treachery bears out what Stevenson wrote about the book to his friend W. E. Henley: ''if this don''t fetch the kids, why, they have gone rotten since my day.'' The book not only continues to ''fetch the kids'' but the grown-ups too – in fact all those with the spirit of adventure in their hearts.

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Stevenson''s classic "shilling shocker" has remained in the public imagination for well over a century, spawning numerous adaptations. Now available in an accessible format for all readers."Man is not truly one, but truly two."A terrible killer lurks in London''s dark and foggy corners. His crimes are witnessed, but no one can track him down. At the same time, the respectable Dr Jekyll is on a quest of his own.But Dr Jekyll''s discoveries look set to unleash an appalling truth. Just how closely entwined is his identity with that of brutish Mr Hyde?

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A brand-new edition of the vintage travel classic by Robert Louis Stevenson. First published in 1878 and now re-issued by Manderley Press, with an introduction by Alexander McCall Smith and a cover illustration by Iain McIntosh.

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Author of the timeless Treasure Island (1883), Robert Louis Stevenson is a hugely popular author, and one of the most translated in the world. First published in Pall Mall magazine in December of 1884, 'The Body-Snatcher' is based on characters in the employ of Robert Knox, around the time of the famous Burke and Hare murders. Many of the Gothic romance and horror stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's dark work of genius with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Dr Jekyll has been experimenting with his identity. He has developed a drug which separates the two sides of his nature and allows him occasionally to abandon himself to his most corrupt inclinations as the monstrous Mr Hyde.But gradually he begins to find that the journey back to goodness becomes more and more difficult, and the risk that Mr Hyde will break free entirely from Dr Jekyll's control puts all of London in grave peril. This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR’S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production.Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.

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Dr Jekyll is obsessed by the idea of the soul's dual nature; he believes the good and evil side of a person are distinct and can be separated, and he seeks to prove this, despite the derision of his contemporaries. Unpleasant Mr Hyde appears to be the perpetrator of a number of horrific and violent crimes, but when pursued by the police he is seemingly impossible to trace. And Dr Jekyll appears to be his unlikely ally. When Gabriel Utterson, lawyer, and concerned friend of Jekyll, takes it upon himself to investigate the strange happenings, he finds the truth to be far more sinister than anyone could have imagined...This Essential Student Texts edition of Stevenson''s thrilling tale includes accessible and informative study notes.

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Young Jim Hawkins has no reason to suspect that Billy Bones, the pensioner who has taken up residence in his father’s inn, is anything other than an aging former mariner. But when violent altercations with visitors to the inn leave Billy on death’s doorstep, Jim discovers that they all are members of the crew of the notorious pirate Captain Flint, and that Billy has a map that shows the whereabouts of Flint’s buried treasure. . . First serialized in a children’s magazine between 1881 and 1882 as a coming-of-age story for young readers, Treasure Island has transcended its time and intended audience. Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel forged the template for the tale of pirate adventure, and many of its dramatic elements—including buried treasure, treasure maps, and pirate oaths, among others—have become iconic parts of virtually every pirate adventure story written in its wake.

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In this brilliant introduction, Matthew Mills Stevenson explores the significant moments and places that helped to shape Sir Winston Churchill’s remarkable career as a British politician, prime minister, soldier, and author.

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An authoritative, richly illustrated history, and affectionate celebration, of Siena, one of the best-loved and most-visited cities in Italy.Occupying a hilltop site in the midst of a vast, undulating landscape, Siena is as much a magnet for contemporary tourism as Florence. However, its proud republican past presents an intriguing contrast with its Medici-dominated northern Tuscan rival, with which it tussled for local supremacy for much of the High Middle Ages. From the twelfth century, profiting from its advantageous position on a major pilgrim route, the Republic of Siena developed into a major European power and remained an important commercial, financial and artistic centre for four centuries.Jane Stevenson charts the changing fortunes of a city that rose to an astonishingly productive cultural heyday in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, suffered a catastrophic late medieval decline in the aftermath of the Black Death, but transcended the loss of its wider political power to enjoy a prosperous civic afterlife. Siena today enjoys a cherished position as a uniquely well-preserved medieval city, crammed with world-class art and architecture, furnished with appealing and intriguing traditions, and set in a heavenly landscape.

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This intriguing combination of fantasy thriller and moral allegory depicts the gripping struggle of two opposing personalities — one essentially good, the other evil — for the soul of one man. Its tingling suspense and intelligent and sensitive portrayal of man''s dual nature reveal Stevenson as a novelist of great skill and originality.

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