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My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird - kolektiv autorů

"Powerful, profound and deeply moving, new fiction by Afghan women writers will expand your mind and elevate your heart" ELIF SHAFAK***A Financial Times Fiction in Translation Book of the Year 2022***"[An] arresting collection . . . Written in simple, direct prose and offers vivid snapshots of a country beset by war and violence . . . It seems more important than ever to read the work of these courageous writers" Financial Times"My pen is the wing of a bird; it will tell you those thoughts we are not allowed to think, those dreams we are not allowed to dream"A woman''s fortitude saves her village from disaster. A teenager explores their identity in a moment of quiet. A petition writer reflects on his life as a dog lies nursing her puppies. A tormented girl tries to find love through a horrific act. A headmaster makes his way to work, treading the fine line between life and death."A precious collection of work, the first and maybe the last of its kind. My Pen Is the Wing of a Bird is a huge accomplishment" MONIQUE ROFFEY, author of The Mermaid of Black ConchMy Pen Is the Wing of a Bird is a landmark ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Power of Hindu Mantras - kolektiv autorů

The Power of Hindu Mantras explores the ancient practice of mantra chanting, highlighting its spiritual significance and transformative potential. It explains the sacred texts, meanings, and methods behind these powerful sounds. With insightful commentary and practical guidance, the book reveals how mantras connect with the divine, foster inner peace, and enable positive change, serving as a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to harness the transformative power of these ancient chants. Elevate Your Life with Hindu Mantras! Profound insights into the spiritual significance and transformative potential of Hindu mantras. Practical guidance and methodologies for integrating mantra chanting into daily life. Explains the meanings and origins of various Hindu mantras. Helps to achieve a state of inner calm and peace through regular practice. Aids in deepening spiritual connections and growth.

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The World at My Feet - Catherine Isaac

'The World at My Feet brought me to tears. What a beautifully written and incredibly moving novel' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The Switch 'A bittersweet, beautifully written novel with a very big heart. Perfect for readers who want a real page-turner that leaves them happier at the end' Eve Chase, author of The Glass HouseThe secrets that bind us can also tear us apart… 1990. Harriet is a journalist. Her job takes her to dangerous places, where she asks questions and tries to make a difference. But when she is sent to Romania, to the state orphanages the world is only just learning about, she is forced to rethink her most important rule. 2018. Ellie is a gardener. Her garden is her sanctuary, her pride and joy. But, though she spends long days outdoors, she hasn’t set foot beyond her gate for far too long. Now someone enters her life who could finally be the reason she needs to overcome her fears. From post-revolution Romania to the idyllic English countryside, The World at My Feet is the story of two women, two worlds, and a journey of self-discovery that spans a lifetime.The dazzling new novel from Richard ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Life of My Own - Claire Tomalin

A Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller In this remarkable memoir of love, loss and literature, acclaimed biographer Claire Tomalin turns her eye to another fascinating literary life: her own. She tells of a wartime childhood, Cambridge friendships and an early marriage to a brilliant journalist. After his sudden death in a war zone, Claire is left to raise their four children alone - all while leading a trail-blazing career in literary London. A Life of My Own is the tale of a woman overcoming obstacles both rare and routine to live not only a good but also a meaningful life.''A dramatic and absorbing survivor''s tale'' Hilary Spurling, Spectator''Unexpectedly moving. Tomalin''s story filled me with a kind of awe. Every page is valiant, every paragraph full of pluck'' Rachel Cooke, New Statesman''She has been tested in ways few women are. This memoir is a triumph'' Valerie Grove, Literary Review

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Who Killed My Father (1784709905)

Kniha - autor Edouard Louis, 96 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Who Killed My Father is the story of a tough guy the story of the little boy I never was. The story of my father. What a beautiful book MAX PORTERIn Who Killed My Father, douard Louis explores key moments in his father s life, and the tenderness and disconnects in their relationship. Told with the fire of a writer determined on social justice, and with the compassion of a loving son, the book urgently and brilliantly engages with issues surrounding masculinity, class, homophobia, shame and social poverty. It unflinchingly takes aim at systems that disadvantage those they seek to exclude those who have their expectations, hopes and passions crushed by a society which gives them little thought. douard Louis is the vanguard of France s new generation of political writers Evening Standard

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I Heard Her Call My Name - Lucy Sante

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024‘Moving’ THE NEW YORK TIMES‘A joy’ THE WASHINGTON POST‘Vibrant’ LIT HUB‘Powerful’ NEW YORKERLucy Sante has often felt like an outsider. Born in Belgium to conservative Catholic working-class parents, she was transplanted to the United States without ever entirely settling here. But a feeling of home finally arrived when she moved to New York City in the early 1970s amidst her fellow bohemians. Through those electric years, some of her friends would die young, from drugs and AIDS, and others would become jarringly famous. Lucy flirted with both fates, on her way to building a glittering career as a writer. But she could never shake that feeling. When she was finally ready, Lucy decided to confront the façade she’d been presenting to everyone, including herself, over these years. I Heard Her Call My Name is the story of that confrontation, of a life with a missing piece that with transition, falls into place. This a memoir of grace and wit that parses the issues of gender identity and far beyond with unbounding humility and hope. 'Radical, humble and wise' HERMIONE HOBY'An astonishing, once-in-a-lifetime achievement' HUA HSU'Vivid, encompassing and compassionate' CATHERINE LACEY

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The Little Book of Queen Bey - kolektiv autorů

''I will always believe in the strength we have as women.'' As the queen of pop music since the glory days of Destiny''s Child to her incredible solo career, Beyoncé is one of the most inspiring and powerful women in music. The Little Book of Queen Bey is a collection of the most iconic quotes from a woman who needs no introduction. When it comes to self-love, empowerment and sisterhood, Beyoncé has more wisdom than anybody. From how to be an independent woman to positive affirmations that will give you hope, The Little Book of Queen Bey is the perfect gift for fans of the goddess of pop. Prepare to be inspired.

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The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries - kolektiv autorů

For classic murder mystery readers, a scintillating anthology of lost treasures to read alongside Edgar Allan Poe and Sherlock HolmesA Penguin ClassicFor The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries, writer and anthologist Michael Sims did not summon the usual suspects. He sought the unfamiliar, the unjustly forgotten, and little-known gems by writers from outside the genre.  This historical tour of one of our most popular literary categories includes stories never before reprinted, features rebellious early “lady detectives," and spotlights former stars of the crime field—Austrian novelist Auguste Groner and prolific American Geraldine Bonner among them. For twenty-first century connoisseurs of crime, The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries celebrates how the nineteenth century added a fierce modern twist to the ancient theme of bloody murder.

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Batman: Night of the Owls (The New 52) - Scott Snyder, kolektiv autorů

As evil spreads across Gotham City, Batman''s allies, including Red Robin, Batwing, Robin, Batgirl, the Birds of Prey, Nightwing and even Catwoman find themselves in a battle coming from all sides. The Court of Owls have shown their hand, and it''s up to the collective effort of these heroes, some more unlikely than others, in this sprawling tale of corruption and violence. This epic springs from the pen of Scott Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Batman: The Black Mirror and American Vampire, as well as creators Judd Winick, David Finch, Peter J. Tomasi, Pat Gleason, Tony Daniel, Scott Lobdell, Duane Swierczynski, JH Williams III, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray! This volume collects the following issues: Batman #8-11, Nightwing #8-9, All Star Western #9, Catwoman #9, Batgirl #9, Batman: Dark Knight #9, Batman and Robin #9, Birds of Prey #9, Red Hood and the Outlaws #9.

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The Book of the Bird - Angus Hyland, Kendra Wilson

The Book of the Bird celebrates the bird in art with an elegant, international collection of paintings, illustrations and photographs, featuring all kinds of birds from the smallest tits and wrens to colourful exotics.Interspersed though the illustrations are short texts giving background to the pictures and information on bird species. This is the perfect gift for all bird lovers.

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The Mumsnet Book of Animal Stories - kolektiv autorů

A beautifully illustrated treasury of charming animal stories written by members of Mumsnet and Gransnet and chosen by a panel of judges led by former Children''s Laureate, Anthony Browne.This delightful and unique treasury features ten prize-winning stories written by members of the popular parenting websites, Mumsnet and Gransnet. Chosen by a celebrity judging panel, led by former Children''s Laureate, Anthony Browne, and including Miriam González Durántez, Lucy Mangan and Justine Roberts, these are warm and witty stories, written by parents, for parents. Each of the stories is gorgeously illustrated by a talented new artist, making this the perfect gift to be treasured at bedtime.

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The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird - Louisa Morgan

A woman''s ability to see ghosts draws her into a journey of redemption and unexpected friendship in thisunforgettable story from the acclaimed author of A Secret History of Witches.Beatrice Bird is plagued by ghosts. It''s a gift she''s had since she was a small child. Unfortunately, it''s a gift that has grown more intense, shifting from flashes and feelings to physical manifestations she can''t escape. In a desperate attempt for relief, Beatrice flees her home, her partner and a psychology practice in San Francisco for a remote island with only nuns and a few cows for company. She sees as few people as she possibly can. She doesn''t call home. Then she meets Anne Iredale, a timid woman who has lost everything that matters to her. For the first time in a long time, Beatrice''s gift will be called on to help someone in need. The path to healing awaits both of them - ifBeatrice can find the courage to take the first step.

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My Mess Is a Bit of a Life - Georgia Pritchett

“Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. Its tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!”—Julia Louis DreyfusJenny Lawson meets Nora Ephron in this joyful memoir-in-vignettes on living—and thriving—with anxiety from a multiple Emmy Award-winning comedy writer whose credits include Succession and Veep.When Georgia Pritchett found herself lost for words—a bit of a predicament for a comedy writer—she turned to a therapist, who suggested she try writing down some of the things that worried her. But instead of a grocery list of concerns, Georgia wrote this book.A natural born worrywart, Georgia’s life has been defined by her quirky anxiety. During childhood, she was agitated about the monsters under her bed (Were they comfy enough?). Going into labor, she fretted about making a fuss (“Sorry to interrupt, but the baby is coming out of my body,” I said politely). Winning a prestigious award, she agonized over receiving free gifts after the ceremony (It was an excruciating experience. Mortifying). Soul-baring yet lighthearted, poignant yet written with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, My Mess Is a Bit of a Life is a tour through the carnival funhouse ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My Mum is the Best - Nic McPickle

My mum is a Super Mum, the best I''ve ever known. She loves her trackies and her uggs, her coffee and her phone. She comes to my concerts, and pins up my art.She helps me be brave and follow my heart. My mum is the best! A hilarious and warm-hearted picture book that''s a richly deserved celebration of mothers everywhere. Told in energetic rhyme, with vibrant illustrations, My Mum is the Best is the perfect gift for Mum!

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The Audience in Centre Stage - kolektiv autorů, Michal Lázňovský, Martina Pecková Černá, Jonathan Goodacre

Kniha popisuje metodologii a hlavní výsledky projektu ASSET, který mezi lety 2019 a 2021 s podporou programu Kreativní Evropa zkoumal publikum v divadlech v Česku, Rakousku, Finsku, Chorvatsku a Bulharsku. Představen je také zcela nový model segmentace publika dle obsahových preferencí, který v rámci projektu vznikl. Každá ze zemí zapojených v projektu má navíc v knize svou kapitolu, která přibližuje specifika tamního publika a také průběh šetření z pohledu samotných zapojených divadel. Samostatná kapitola je pak věnována Evropské noci divadel jako klíčovému nástroji rozvoje publika na evropské úrovni. ASSET, which stands for Audience Segmentation System in European Theatres, has been an international collaboration and research project of seven partners from across Europe supported by the Creative Europe programme in the period 2018 to 2021. The main goal of ASSET was to develop, test and provide theatres and performing arts and cultural organisations in Europe with the tools and skills to learn about their audiences, using this knowledge to diversify and deepen the relationship with their audiences and develop their artistic programmes. The final publication describes the process behind the project with a focus on audience segmentation methodology, main results and specifics of audiences in each country and also introduces a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Greatest Horror Stories from Around the World (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) - kolektiv autorů

Greatest Horror Stories from Around the World is a spine-chilling anthology featuring classic tales of terror from literary giants like Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Guy de Maupassant, and more. From psychological suspense to supernatural horror, this collection delves into the darkest corners of human fear, making it a must-have for horror enthusiasts and anyone eager to explore the genre's timeless and diverse traditions. Tales that will linger long after the last page is turned! - Offers a taste of the world's best horror literature. - The stories explore universal fears that resonate across cultures and time periods. - Includes a variety of short stories like The Horror of the Heights, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cats of Ulthar, and more. - Carefully selected stories that represent different periods, regions and styles. - The stories explore deep psychological and existential themes that provoke thought and introspection.

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This Is How We Come Back Stronger - kolektiv autorů

Feminist writers come together to respond to the crisis of 2020 in this unique collection of essays, interviews, and fiction.Edited by Feminist Book Society**20% of the price of EVERY BOOK SOLD goes direct to Women’s Aid and Imkaan**Spring 2020. When everything changed. As life around the world retreated behind closed doors, gender inequalities and systemic racism were brought to new and shocking prominence. Womxn of all backgrounds and experiences were disproportionately affected by the crisis. Essential debate and action was, for a time, silenced. Then we re-emerged in protest and started to rethink our fight for equality.So, what happens now?Challenging, inspiring and fiercely optimistic, This Is How We Come Back Stronger is an intersectional feminist collection for our times. Published on the one-year anniversary of lockdown, writers from both sides of the Atlantic reflect on what matters most in these difficult days, and what the future can hold for us all.Featuring contributions from Akasha Hull, Amelia Abraham, Catherine Cho, Dorothy Koomson, Fatima Bhutto, Fox Fisher, Francesca Martinez, Gina Miller, Helen Lederer, Jenny Sealey, Jess Phillips, Jessica Moor, Jude Kelly, Juli Delgado Lopera, Juliet Jacques, Kate Mosse, Kerry Hudson, Kuchenga, Laura Bates, Lauren Bravo, Layla F. Saad, Lindsey Dryden, Lisa Taddeo, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow - Benjamin Dean

The rainbow-filled, JOYOUS debut from a hugely exciting new talent. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Lisa Thompson, Elle McNicoll and Onjali Rauf's bestselling THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS. My name's Archie Albright, and I know two things for certain: 1. My mum and dad kind of hate each other, and they're not doing a great job of pretending that they don't anymore. 2. They're both keeping a secret from me, but I can't figure out what. Things aren't going great for Archie Albright. His dad's acting weird, his mum too, and all he wants is for everything to go back to normal, to three months before when his parents were happy and still lived together. When Archie sees a colourful, crumpled flyer fall out of Dad's pocket, he thinks he may have found the answer. Only problem? The answer might just lie at the end of the rainbow, an adventure away. Together with his best friends, Bell and Seb, Archie sets off on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey to try and fix his family, even if he has to break a few rules to do it...

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Marvel Cinematic Collection Vol. 5: Age of Ultron Prelude - kolektiv autorů

Relive the historic first meeting between Marvel''s Mightiest Heroes as Loki''s plot to gain ultimate power sparks a worldwide manhunt, a vicious battle against the invading Chitauri in the heart of New York City and the founding of the mighty Avengers! Next, thrill to an all new Infinite-style adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! What world-shaking threats have the Avengers battled since their last film? And can anything prepare them for the looming peril of the mad mechanoid known as Ultron?

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My Life in the Bush of Ghosts - Amos Tutuola

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, Amos Tutuola''s second novel, was first published in 1954. It tells the tale of a small boy who wanders into the heart of a fantastical African forest, the dwelling place of innumerable wild, grotesque and terrifying beings. He is captured by ghosts, buried alive and wrapped up in spider webs, but after several years he marries and accepts his new existence. With the appearance of the television-handed ghostess, however, comes a possible route of escape.''Tutuola ... has the immediate intuition of a creative artist working by spell and incantation.'' V. S. Pritchett, New Statesman

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My Brother Is the Best! (A Hello!Lucky Book) - Sabrina Moyle

A joyful tribute to everything that makes brothers the best from the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky favorites including My Dad Is Amazing! and My Grandpa Is Grand! What brother wouldn''t thrill to being called cooler than a million ice cream cones . . . stronger than a squad of sharks . . . more amazing than a billion bubbles? Filled with bright, adorable illustrations in Hello!LuckyÂ’s inimitable style, young children will love the delightful ode to brothers in this sturdy board book. (And even grown-up brothers will get a kick from it.) A must-have gift for new big brothers, and sure to bring a smile to the whole family. Celebrate all the things that make brothers the best with this colorfully bright, humor-filled board book! Â

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The Bird That Did Not Sing - Alex Gray

***Discover your next reading obsession with Alex Gray''s bestselling Scottish detective series*** ***Don''t miss the latest from Alex Gray. Book 20 in the Lorimer series, QUESTIONS FOR A DEAD MAN, is out now and Book 21, OUT OF DARKNESS, is available to pre-order.*** Whether you''ve read them all or whether this is your first Lorimer novel, THE BIRD THAT DID NOT SING is perfect if you love Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Ann Cleeves WHAT THEY''RE SAYING ABOUT THE LORIMER SERIES:''Warm-hearted, atmospheric'' ANN CLEEVES''Relentless and intriguing'' PETER MAY''Move over Rebus'' DAILY MAIL''Exciting, pacey, authentic'' ANGELA MARSONS''Superior writing'' THE TIMES''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH_______________ They stole her voice. Now they want her dead . . . 2014: The Commonwealth Games are coming to Glasgow and security is extra tight, particularly after a mysterious bomb explodes in nearby rural Stirlingshire. As the opening ceremony for the Games draws ever closer, the police desperately seek the culprits. But Detective Superintendent Lorimer has other concerns on his mind. One is a beautiful red-haired woman from his past whose husband dies suddenly on his watch. Then there is the body of a young woman found dumped in countryside just south of the city ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What is the Point of Being a Christian? - Timothy Radcliffe

WINNER OF THE MICHAEL RAMSEY PRIZE FOR THE BEST IN THEOLOGICAL WRITINGWhat is the Point of being a Christian? One is pointed to God, who is the point of everything. If one thinks of religion as just ''useful'' then one has reduced it to another consumer product. But if we are pointed to God, then this should make a difference to how we live. This is not a moral superiority. Christians are usually no better than anyone else. But the lives of Christians should be marked by some form of hope, freedom, happiness and courage. If they are not then why should anyone believe a word they say?In this new book, Timothy Radcliffe is at his best, writing with a prophetic edge. His argument for Christian belief is profoundly Catholic and profoundly human. But what is just as remarkable, Radcliffe''s argument for and interpretation of Christian Gospel is couched in a deep understanding of human nature and the problems and anxieties of modern men and women.Radcliffe is far distant from the theologian''s ivory tower and yet his understanding of the Gospel is profoundly theological. The frame of reference for this book is wide, and it is based amongst other things ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Worm and the Bird - Bickford-Smith Coralie

**Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2018**This is the story of a worm in the earth, a bird in the trees, and the joy to be found in life''s smallest moments, from the award-winning creator of The Fox and the Star. ''Gorgeous'' The Times''The loveliest offering for small readers'' Amanda Craig, ''Best Children''s Books of 2017''''Absolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful'' Chris Haughton, author of A Bit Lost

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle - Haruki Murakami

A special hardback edition of Murakami's epic, magical masterpiece, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, now with a new introduction from the authorToru Okada's cat has disappeared. His wife is growing more distant every day. Then there are the increasingly explicit telephone calls he has recently been receiving.As this compelling story unfolds, the tidy suburban realities of Okada's vague and blameless life, spent cooking, reading, listening to jazz and opera and drinking beer at the kitchen table, are turned inside out, and he embarks on a bizarre journey, guided (however obscurely) by a succession of characters, each with a tale to tell. 'Visionary...a bold and generous book' New York Times'Mesmerising, surreal, this really is the work of a true original' The Times

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What You Think of Me Is None of My Business - Terry Cole-Whittaker

Why do so many of us put more stock in other people''s approval than in our own? Why do we feel guilty for saying no, suffer from anxiety, or feel lonely and depressed? What You Think of Me Is None of My Business pioneered the concept of codependency and the simple but transformative idea that when you change your perspective, you change your life! This classic book shows readers how to defeat their fears and false beliefs to discover their inner path to happiness and success.

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Wound is the Origin of Wonder - Maya C. Popa

I can’t undo all I have done to myself,what I have let an appetite for love do to me.I have wanted all the world, its beautiesand its injuries; some days,I think that is punishment enough.Maya C. Popa''s poems explore the capacity of wonder to reawaken our appetite for the world, at a time that is fraught with the threat of endings, engaging lucidly with the most profound questions we face in our collective responsibilities and our relations with each other.She writes with love and wonder of a world poised at a perilous moment: “My children, will they exist by the time / it’s irreversible?” she asks. “Will they live / astonished at the thought of ice / not pulled from the mouth of a machine?” Popa takes seriously the poet’s duty to pay attention, to seek what Seamus Heaney called “the images... adequate to our predicament”.To read her poems is to pause again and again at the precision of imagery, breadth of ideas, and the warmth and generousness of her lyric voice. These are beautiful and profound lyric poems that will delay you, affect you, and invite you to return.

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Familiarity Is the Kingdom of the Lost - Dugmore Boetie

A fast-paced romp through apartheid-era South Africa that exemplifies the creative human capacity to overcome seemingly omnipotent enemies and overwhelming odds. The picaresque hero of this novel, Duggie, is a dispossessed black street kid turned con man. Duggie''s response to being confined to the lowest level of South Africa''s oppressive and humiliating racial hierarchy is to one-up its absurdity with his own glib logic and preposterous schemes. Duggie''s story, as one critic puts it, offers "an encyclopedic catalogue of rip-offs, swindles, and hoaxes" that regularly land him in jail and rely on his white targets'' refusal to admit a black man is capable of outsmarting them. Duggie exploits South Africa''s bureaucratic pass laws and leverages his artificial leg every chance he gets. As "a worthless embarrassment to the authorities and a bad example to the convicts," Duggie even manages to get himself thrown out of jail. From Duggie''s Depression-era childhood in urban Johannesburg to World War II and the rise of the white supremacist apartheid regime to his final, bitter triumph, Boetie''s narrative celebrates humanity''s relentless drive to survive at any cost. This new edition of Boetie''s out-of-print classic features a recently discovered photograph of the author, an introduction replete ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This is Tomorrow - Bird Michael

This is the story of how the lives of British artists, from the late-nineteenth century to the present day, reflected and refracted the profound changes and historical events in the wider world. In a brilliant narrative that vividly evokes the personalities who populate and drive this story—including Aubrey Beardsley, Damien Hirst, and Barbara Hepworth—author Michael Bird reevaluates how we look at the history of modern Britain.This is Tomorrow

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Bird School - Adam Nicolson

'This is some of the best English prose of our time' SPECTATOR ‘A feast for mind and soul' ISABELLA TREE 'A marvellous and revelatory guide to our native bird-life' DAILY MAIL Step into the hide for a glorious new encounter with the British wild Close to Adam Nicolson’s home in Sussex, there is a forgotten field overrun by bracken and thicketed by brambles. It is the haunt of deer and many birds – nightingales, the occasional cuckoo, ravens, robins, owls and in summer the sweet-singing warblers that come north from Africa to breed in English woods. This gorgeous book charts his attempt to encounter birds, to engage with a marvellous layer of life he had previously almost ignored. He wanted to look and listen, to return to ‘bird school’ and see what it might teach him. He built a small shed amongst the trees with nesting boxes and bird feeders. Cocooned inside, season after season, he got to know the birds: where they nest, how they sing, how they mate and fight, what preys on them, what they are like as living things. Beautifully written and woven through with philosophy, literature, science and a sense of wonder, always conscious that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage - Ann Patchettová

''So compellingly personal you feel you’re looking over her shoulder as she sits down to write'' New York Times''Electrically entertaining ... Funny, generous, spirited and kind'' The TimesThis Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is an irresistible blend of literature and memoir revealing the big experiences and little moments that shaped Ann Patchett as a daughter, wife, friend and writer. Here, Ann Patchett shares entertaining and moving stories about her tumultuous childhood, her painful early divorce, the excitement of selling her first book, driving a Winnebago from Montana to Yellowstone Park, her joyous discovery of opera, scaling a six-foot wall in order to join the Los Angeles Police Department, the gradual loss of her beloved grandmother, starting her own bookshop in Nashville, her love for her very special dog and, of course, her eventual happy marriage. This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage is a memoir both wide ranging and deeply personal, overflowing with close observation and emotional wisdom, told with wit, honesty and irresistible warmth.

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Is God a Moral Monster? – Making Sense of the Old Testament God - Paul Copan

Is the God of the Old Testament nothing but a bully, a murderer, and an oppressor? Many today--even within the church--seem to think so. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments?In this timely and readable book, apologist Paul Copan takes on some of the most vexing accusations of our time, including:● God is arrogant and jealous● God punishes people too harshly● God is guilty of ethnic cleansing● God oppresses women● God endorses slavery● Christianity causes violenceCopan not only answers the critics, he also shows how to read both the Old and New Testaments faithfully, seeing an unchanging, righteous, and loving God in both.

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My Mess Is a Bit of a Life - Georgia Pritchett

''Order her book. That’s an order.'' Miranda Hart''Brimming with wit and honesty’ Nina Stibbe‘Fantastically entertaining’ Marina Hyde''I absolutely bloody loved this book. Funny, relatable, easy to read, deep, shallow and everything in between.'' Philippa PerryOne of Stylist''s Best Memoirs for Summer 2021Multi-award-winning television writer and producer Georgia Pritchett knows a thing or two about anxiety.From worrying about the monsters under her bed as a child (Were they comfy enough?), to embracing womanhood, (One way of knowing you have crossed from girlhood to womanhood is that men stop furtively masturbating at you from bushes and start shouting things at you from cars. It’s a beautiful moment) worry has accompanied her at every turn.This memoir is a joyful reflection on just how to live – and sometimes even thrive (sometimes not) – with anxiety.''Incredibly funny - if you''re a super-sensitive, anxious person, you will relate HARD. Whilst laughing hysterically.'' Caitlin Moran‘I am SO excited about this book!’ Richard Osman‘Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. It''s tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!''’ Julia Louis Dreyfus

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Trusting My Heart with the King of New York - Desiara

What happens when one night of havoc changes your life forever? When the only life you''ve ever known comes crashing down, and there''s nothing you can do to stop it? Myleena Ashik has always lived a privileged but sheltered life. Complete with guards and butlers at her beck and call, she''s never had to lift a finger. Some would say she was living the good life, but to her, it was more like a prison. Myleena dreamed of one day being free, but what she didn''t know was the price that came with freedom. One tragic night causes her world to come crashing down and she has to flee if she wants to live. Nitro has always seen himself as a king, and with his father about to retire from the game, he''s about to hand Nitro the keys. Everything in his life was going well until he came home one day to find Myleena standing in his living room. In addition to running his father''s empire, he now has the mission of protecting Myleena by any means necessary. This task would be nothing to a king like Nitro if his live-in girlfriend Latoya wasn''t raising hell at every corner. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the Defensive Zone with my Enemy - Dineen Miller

Back in the game after the worst loss of his life, can this disillusioned defenseman rediscover love for the game… and a beautiful photojournalist?I swore I’d never play hockey again. After my mom died in a car accident and I quit to raise my sixteen-year-old sister, I’ve had no desire to chase my NHL dreams. But now, the kid is away at an expensive college and a buddy took over coaching for the scandalized Florida Sun Kings. He’s begging me to help him out. As team captain. No sooner than I’m back in the locker room, a gorgeous but nosy reporter mistakes me for a construction worker. I don’t bother to correct her. I’ve been burned by journalists before. And when she finds out who I really am, her indignation reminds me why she’s just the latest newshound I should keep on the other side of the blue line. But she’s different. She wants a human-interest column, not a sports beat. There’s a kindness to her I’ve never felt before. And she inspires my little sis. Can I trust her with my deepest secrets? With my heart?Or am I setting myself up for another devastating betrayal?In the Defensive Zone with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Marshmallow Test : Why Self-Control Is the Engine of Success - Mischel Walter

Renowned psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the famous Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world''s leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In The Marshmallow Test, Mischel explains how self-control can be mastered and applied to challenges in everyday life -- from weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and self-care, The Marshmallow Test will change the way you think about who we are and what we can be.

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My Hand is the Sun - Christine Naumann-Villemin

An interactive board book that sparks the imagination! What can a hand create? Apple trees, lions, flamingos, and butterflies too! Whether their hands are trees full of delicious apples or a friendly octopus waving its arms, children will delight in discovering the endless possibilities their hands hold. • Stimulates imagination and creativity • Bright illustrations engage young children • Tactile elements encourage sensory developmentMy Hand is the Sun is an inviting board book that young readers will want to read and touch again and again! • Fun family read-aloud books • Books for children aged 2-4 • Books for toddlers and preschool children

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Drawing is the basis of all art - Magdaléna Nová

Monografie se skládá z příspěvků autorů specializovaných na různé oblasti dějin umění. Spojuje je záměr zabývat se kresbou jako "Základem všeho umění" z perspektivy jejich oblastí výzkumu a ambice zasadit nově objevené, nově připsané nebo dosud nepublikované kresby do širších souvislostí. V jednotlivých příspěvcích je představen vývoj role a významu kresby v průběhu od pozdního starověku a raně středověkých iluminovaných rukopisů až po pozdně barokní malbu. Publikace se také zabývá způsobem, jakým italské umění ovlivňovalo středoevropské prostředí, se zaměřením na české a moravské země, a jak se kresba stala důležitým prostředkem přenosu myšlenek a konceptů. Tento fenomén je popsán v kontextu výtvarného umění a v neposlední řadě ve vztahu k filozofickému a literárnímu prostředí doby.The Monograph composes of contributions authored by experts in various fields examining the drawing as a titular "Basis of all art" from perspectives in their respective specializations. The role and importance of drawing are introduced throughout history since late antiquity and early medieval illuminated manuscripts till late baroque painting. The publication also examines the way how Italian art was introduced to central Europe, with a focus on Bohemian and Moravian lands, and how drawing became an important vehicle for transferring ideas and concepts. This phenomenon is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My Turn: The Autobiography - Johan Cruyff

'I knew nothing about football before knowing Cruyff.' – Pep GuardiolaJohan Cruyff is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. Throughout his playing career, he was synonymous with Total Football, a style of play in which every player could play in any position on the pitch. Today, his philosophy lives on in teams across Europe, from Barcelona to Bayern Munich and players from Lionel Messi to Cesc Fabrecas. My Turn tells the story of Cruyff's life starting at Ajax, where he won eight national titles and three European Cups before moving to Barcelona where he won La Liga in his first season, in 1973, and was named European Footballer of the Year. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, and led the Dutch national team to the final of the 1974 World Cup, famously losing to West Germany, and receiving the Golden Ball as the player of the tournament.Off the field his life was more turbulent, surviving a kidnapping attempt and bankruptcy. This honest and unflinching autobiography also explores his life after retirement, when he became a hugely successful manager of Ajax and then Barcelona when he won the Champions league with a young Pep Guardiola ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bird by Bird - Anne Lamottová

Bird by Bird is the bible of writing guides - a wry, honest, down-to-earth book that has never stopped selling since it was first published in the United States in the 1990s. Bestselling novelist and memoirist Anne Lamott distils what she''s learned over years of trial and error. Beautifully written, wise and immensely helpful, this is the book for all serious writers and writers-to-be.

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My Little Pony: The Storm of Zephyr Heights - Andy Price, Jeremy Whitley

A storm is brewing! And with Queen Haven away, the Mane 6 are the only ones keeping Zephyr Heights from being blown off its mountaintop.For the first time anyone can remember, Queen Haven is taking a vacation. SheÂ’s decided to leave Zipp in charge of the royal palace in Zephyr Heights while sheÂ’s gone, and as the crown princess, Zipp is confident she can handle the responsibility. SheÂ’s not great at ceremony, but nothing really dangerous ever happens in Zephyr Heights anyway, right? Just to be safe, she recruits her sister Pipp and their friends Sunny, Hitch, Izzy, and Misty to come along. And itÂ’s lucky they did, because disaster is about to strike the capital!

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Death is Now My Neighbour - Colin Dexter

Death is Now My Neighbour is the twelfth novel in Colin Dexter’s Oxford-set detective series.As he drove his chief down to Kidlington, Lewis returned the conversation to where it had begun. ‘You haven''t told me what you think about this fellow Owens – the dead woman’s next-door neighbour.'' ‘Death is always the next-door neighbour,’ said Morse sombrely. The murder of a young woman, a cryptic ‘seventeenth-century’ love poem, and a photograph of a mystery grey-haired man is more than enough to set Chief Inspector Morse on the trail of a killer.It’s a trail that leads him to Lonsdale College, where the contest between Julian Storrs and Dr Denis Cornford for the coveted position of Master is hotting up.But then Morse faces a greater, far more personal crisis . . .Death is Now My Neighbour is followed by the thirteenth and final Inspector Morse book, The Remorseful Day.

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999 - My Life on the Frontline of the Ambulance Service - Dan Farnworth

In this updated edition, taking in his experiences during the coronavirus pandemic, Dan Farnworth brings vividly to life his astonishing times as a medic working on the frontline of the UK Ambulance Service. When the 999 call goes out, he has little idea what he will find - and how he will cope with the challenges he faces when he gets there. Having worked in the emergency services for more than fifteen years, Dan has seen it all. In 999, he shares stories that are sometimes sad, occasionally hilarious, often moving, but always inspirational. However, the work also takes its emotional toll. Which was why he set up a mental health campaign that helps those in his profession suffering from PTSD – something that struck him after a truly shocking event. His story will make you see our ambulance service in a completely new way.

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle - Haruki Murakami

*PRE-ORDER HARUKI MURAKAMI’S NEW NOVEL, THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS, NOW*Toru Okada''s cat has disappeared.His wife is growing more distant every day.Then there are the increasingly explicit telephone calls he has recently been receiving.As this compelling story unfolds, the tidy suburban realities of Okada''s vague and blameless life, spent cooking, reading, listening to jazz and opera and drinking beer at the kitchen table, are turned inside out, and he embarks on a bizarre journey, guided (however obscurely) by a succession of characters, each with a tale to tell.''Visionary...a bold and generous book'' New York Times''Murakami weaves textured layers of reality into a shot-silk garment of deceptive beauty'' Independent on Sunday''Deeply philosophical and teasingly perplexing, it is impossible to put down'' Daily Telegraph''Mesmerising, surreal, this really is the work of a true original'' The Times

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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (Vintage Classics Japanese Series) - Haruki Murakami

Enter the surreal and enchanting world of Haruki Murakami. Toru Okada''s cat has disappeared. His wife is growing more distant every day. Then there are the increasingly explicit telephone calls he has recently been receiving. As this compelling story unfolds, the tidy suburban realities of Okada''s vague and blameless life, spent cooking, reading, listening to jazz and opera and drinking beer at the kitchen table, are turned inside out. He embarks on a bizarre journey, guided by a succession of characters, each with a tale to tell. ''Mesmerising, surreal, this really is the work of a true original'' The Times VINTAGE JAPANESE CLASSICS series - five masterpieces of Japanese fiction in gorgeous new gift editions.

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My Dad is the Best - Nic McPickle

This warm and funny book is a big-hearted "thank you" to the dads out there who are giving their all - including all the best puns they know!

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The Falklands Guns - Wing Commander Mike Fonfe

This is the story of how these guns were put into subsequent service by the RAF.

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Devil Bird Island - Gill Lewis

When Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation from Gill Lewis.A camping trip to count puffins on Devil Bird Island turns into a real adventure for friends Tia and Nat.First, they have to rescue a mysterious marine animal caught in a fishing net and swept very far from home. Then, when it gets dark, they hear strange wailing and something white and ghostly flies at their tent.Safely back home, they unravel the mysteries of the previous night and learn some important lessons about how everyone on the planet needs to look out for the wildlife around them.Particularly suitable for readers aged 7+ with a reading age of 7.

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Bird Builds a Nest - Jenkins Martin

A beautifully illustrated picture book introducing young children to the concept of forces.Bird is building her nest. She pushes and pulls twigs into place until she''s made a cosy cup, ready and waiting ... can you guess what for? This beautiful picture book is the perfect introduction to forces and the concept of pushing and pulling, and is the third in the new Science Story Book series from Walker Books. Bird Builds a Nest is illustrated by up-and-coming talent Richard Jones and written by author Martin Jenkins, the award-winning author of Can We Save the Tiger? and Ape.

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Šílenství je stráž noci: Madness is the Guard of the Night (978-80-7437-351-0)

Kniha - autor Erika Bornová; Martina Pachmanová; Otto M. Urban, 124 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Kniha přináší výběr z nejnovější tvorby jedné z nejosobitějších umělkyň současnosti. Erika Bornová je vypravěčkou silných, mnohoznačných příběhů. Ať se již jedná o sochařský cyklus věnovaný Almě Mahlerové a jejím mužům, o uhrančivé akrylové Autoportréty nebo o imaginativní kresby Rostlin či Vodních bytostí, vždy s nadsázkou reflektuje banalitu života, s náruživostí sobě vlastní se snaží rozklíčovat složité předivo lidské představivosti a snů a se vší vážností ohledává komplikovaný vztah člověka ke světu, k druhým, k sobě samému i k přírodě. Publikaci děl Eriky Bornové doprovázejí texty znalců jejího díla Martiny Pachmanové a Otty M. Urbana. The book presents a selection of the latest works by Erika Bornová, one of today’s most distinctive artists and a teller of forceful and multifaceted stories. Her sculptural cycle dedicated to Alma Mahler and her...

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