my two grannies benjamin floella

Alvina has two grannies who she loves with all her heart. Grannie Vero is from the Caribbean island of Trinidad. Grannie Rose is from the north of England. When Alvina''s parents go away on holiday, both the grannies move in to Alvina''s house to look after her. But the two grannies want to do different things, eat different food, play different games and tell different stories. The grannies get crosser and crosser with each other, but Alvina thinks of a way they can do all the things their own way so the grannies can become the best of friends.

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Aston''s Grandad Roy played in a steel band and Grandad Harry played the trumpet in a brass band. Aston always enjoyed going to visit them and listen to them practise. But soon he wanted to join in. So he asked Grandad Roy to teach him to play the steel drums and then he asked Grandad Harry to teach him to play the trumpet. He loved practising both instruments. Then the school needs a band to play at the school fair, and both grandads want their own band to play. Finaly Aston had an idea - both bands join together to make one big band, and Aston joins in first on steel drums and then on trumpet. This delightful story of a mixed-race family reconciling their very different cultures is a wonderful celebration of diverse cultures. Written by one of Britain''s foremost campaigners and media personalities and illustrated by a highly regarded illustrator, this book is sure to build on the success of My Two Grannies.

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A picture book story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords.When she was ten years old, Floella Benjamin, along with her older sister and two younger brothers, set sail from Trinidad to London, to be reunited with the rest of their family. Alone on a huge ship for two weeks, then tumbled into a cold and unfriendly London, coming to England wasn''t at all what Floella had expected.Coming to England is both deeply personal and universally relevant – Floella''s experiences of moving home and making friends will resonate with young children, who will be inspired by her trademark optimism and joy. This is a true story with a powerful message: that courage and determination can always overcome adversity.

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This 25th anniversary edition of Floella Benjamin''s classic memoir, Coming to England, includes a foreword by the author and some additional historical information. It is beautifully illustrated by Michael Frith.Floella Benjamin was just a young girl when she, her sister and two brothers arrived in England in 1960 to join their parents, whom they had not seen for fifteen months. They had left the island paradise of Trinidad to make a new home in London - part of a whole generation of West Indians who were encouraged to move to Britain and help rebuild the country after the Second World War. Reunited with her mother, Floella was too overwhelmed at first to care about the cold weather and the noise and dirt from the traffic. But, as her new life began, she was shocked and distressed by the rejection she experienced. She soon realized that the only way to survive was to work twice as hard and be twice as good as anyone else. This inspirational story is a powerful reminder that courage and determination can overcome adversity.

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Keep Smiling is a celebration of the most universal symbol of hope, joy and positivity - a smile! Created by the bestselling team behind Coming to England: the inspirational Dame Floella Benjamin, and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen.Vina''s Mum has always told her that a smile is the best gift you can give someone. And as Vina loves smiling more than anything else, she gives the gift of her smile to anyone who needs it. But on her first visit to her new school, Vina''s own smile gets a bit . . . lost. She can''t find it under the slide, or on the climbing frame. Then, a smile appears, in the most unexpected place!

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ONE OF AMAZON''S BEST BUSINESS BOOKS OF 2018 SO FARONE OF THE FINANCIAL TIMES'' BUSINESS BOOKS OF THE MONTH UPON RELEASEONE OF BUSINESS INSIDER''S BEST BUSINESS BOOKS TO READ THIS SUMMER''This small book carries the irresistible implicit promise that if you follow the morning routines of famous, important and successful people, you will become famous, important and successful yourself.'' Financial TimesHow are you spending your most valuable hours? The first few choices you make each morning can unlock greater productivity, creativity, and calm - or bring out your worst self.Marie Kondo performs a quick tidying ritual to quiet her mind before leaving the house. The president of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, Ed Catmull, mixes three shots of espresso with three scoops of cocoa powder and two sweeteners. Retired U.S.Army Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal works out at 4:00 AM every day for at least an hour. Part instruction manual, part someone else''s diary, My Morning Routine interviews sixty-four of today''s most successful people - including Biz Stone, the co-founder of Twitter; Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post; and Michael Acton Smith, the CEO of Calm - and offers timeless advice on creating a routine of your own. Some routines are all about early-morning exercise and spartan living; others are more leisurely and self-indulgent. Whether you want to boost your productivity, implement a workout or meditation routine, or learn to roll with the punches in the morning, this book has you covered. Once you land on the right routine, you''ll look forward to waking up.-----From inside the book: ''A big part of my morning routine is about what I don''t do: when I wake up, I don''t start the day by looking at my phone'' - ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, founder of the Huffington Post and Thrive Global ''I travel a lot for work, so my days are always different. Having a morning routine really means fitting things in around everything else'' - CAMERON RUSSELL, fashion model and cultural activist I''if I don''t get a chance to play with my son in the morning I feel like I missed something that I''ll never get back'' - BIZ STONE, cofounder of Twitter ''Find certain things you know you should do, don''t like to do, or make excuses to avoid, and then do them every day'' - STANLEY McCHRYSTAL, retired U.S. Army four-star general------ BENJAMIN SPALL AND MICHAEL XANDER are the founders of mymorningroutine.com. Spall has written for outlets including The Huffington Post, 99U, and The Next Web. Xander is a product designer and engineer.

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In My Two Elaines, author Marty Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin, watches his beloved wife, Elaine, gradually transform from the woman he fell in love with in high school, and who diligently supported his political career, to the Elaine who knows she is declining and can''t remember how to cook a meal, and finally to the Elaine who no longer recognizes Marty or their children.One part love story, one part practical advice, this compelling book includes several unique elements:Excerpts from Elaine''s journal, recounting her thoughts, concerns, and frustrations as the disease progressesA recurring feature called "What I Wish I’d Known," which provides helpful takeaways for caregivers based on Marty''s observations about what he wishes he''d known sooner and done differentlyA Q&A between Marty and neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun, to equip caregivers with the right questions to ask and empower them to advocate for their loved ones and their own needsBeyond sincere, practical advice, My Two Elaines gives the reader permission to feel the full spectrum of emotions, including humor, even in the face of this relentless illness. And the book speaks to anyone touched by this disease--spouse, child, friend, or family member.

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''My name is Benjamin Tooth. This is my journal.One day I will be remembered as the greatest scientist that the world has ever known and so it is my duty to mankind to record my thoughts that future generations are able to study the progress of a genius.I am eleven years old.''These are the recently discovered journals of Benjamin Tooth: alchemist, inventor and discoverer of the Windvale sprites. They chronicle his journey of scientific discovery from pompous boy to mad old man in his pursuit of the sprites on Windvale Moor. The sprites hold the key to eternal life, and Tooth is determined to capture it.

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A reassuring and simple story about separation for the very youngest children.Mum and Dad don''t live together any more, so sometimes this little girl lives with her mum and her cat, and sometimes she lives with her dad. She has two bedrooms and two sets of toys, but she takes her favourite toys with her wherever she goes. This simple, warm, lift-the-flap book with bold and colourful illustrations is a reassuring representation of separation for the youngest children. Melanie Walsh is sympathetically alive to the changes in routine that are familiar to many children who live with separate parents and are loved by both.

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'A brilliant rhyming picture book that will help children see themselves at the centre of a story.' Joseph Coelho, Children's LaureateA joyful, empowering call to be the hero of your OWN story! A girl opens up a book looking for the story that’s perfect for HER and tumbles inside. But Goldilocks is not her story, and nor is Jack and the Beanstalk or Little Red Riding Hood… There’s only one thing for it: she’s going to have to write her own story – and this time, SHE will be the hero. A celebration of the stories we ALL love and the stories we are yet to write, this vivid, irresistible picture book introduces the terrific new partnership of Smriti Halls (bestselling author of I'm Sticking with You illustrated by Steve Small and Rain Before Rainbows illustrated by David Litchfield) and Erika Meza (award-winning illustrator of My Two Border Towns written by David Bowles). Also by Smriti Halls and published by Simon & Schuster:I'm Sticking With YouI'm Sticking With You TooLet's Stick Together

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'A brilliant rhyming picture book that will help children see themselves at the centre of a story.' Joseph Coelho, Children's LaureateA joyful, empowering call to be the hero of your OWN story! A girl opens up a book looking for the story that’s perfect for HER and tumbles inside. But Goldilocks is not her story, and nor is Jack and the Beanstalk or Little Red Riding Hood… There’s only one thing for it: she’s going to have to write her own story – and this time, SHE will be the hero. A celebration of the stories we ALL love and the stories we are yet to write, this vivid, irresistible picture book introduces the terrific new partnership of Smriti Halls (bestselling author of I'm Sticking with You illustrated by Steve Small and Rain Before Rainbows illustrated by David Litchfield) and Erika Meza (award-winning illustrator of My Two Border Towns written by David Bowles). Also by Smriti Halls and published by Simon & Schuster:I'm Sticking With You I'm Sticking With You Too Let's Stick Together

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Explore the lives of the Windrush Generation in this full-colouranthology. With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE. Drawnfrom the Black Cultural Archives, this book presents 12 storiesinspired by the real people of the Windrush Generation.

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Během těch 150 let od vydání knihy O vzniku druhů oscilovala pověst Charlese Darwina mezi dvěma extrémy - sekulárním světcem a kacířem. Pravda je však mnohem komplikovanější. Zatímco Darwin byl podle všeho laskavým a spravedlivým mužem, jeho teorie evoluce a přírodního výběru byla jednou z nejdestruktivnějších myšlenek v dějinách. Kdo je tedy Charles Darwin? V co skutečně věřil - a co jeho výzkum skutečně prokázal? Benjamin Wiker nás ve své knize Darwinův mýtus: Život a lži Charlese Darwina zbavuje mýtů a mylných představ a vše uvádí na pravou míru. Kniha Darwinův mýtus, poučná i názorná, stírá darwinistická politicky korektní pozlátka a předkládá kritickou, vědeckou analýzu Darwinova života i jeho velmi proměnlivé historie.

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Spending time with our family and friends has never felt so important - and so often this means cooking for the ones you love.Who better to take inspiration from than Pasta Grannies who have spent their lifetimes plating up comfort and connection. Vicky Bennison, the author of the bestselling Pasta Grannies cookbook, brings you more heart-warming recipes and stories from our favourite Italian grandmothers in this easy-to-follow, crowd-pleasing recipe book that shows you how to make authentic Italian food that everyone will enjoy.Discover 91 year-old Pina's chestnut gnocchi with walnut pesto, lovingly made with ingredients she grows around her home in Liguria; or 99 year-old Marietta's special tagliatelle recipe, which is not really a recipe at all but a reflection of her vegetable garden, the Calabrian countryside and the changing seasons. As well as meat, seafood and vegetable pasta recipes, chapters cover pizzas, pastries and pies, rice and pulses, dairy and herbs, nuts and spices.Every recipe is accompanied with a QR code which, once scanned, will take you directly to the YouTube videos of these remarkable women and their recipes. Complete with stunning location and recipe photography throughout, with a clear guide to pasta making by hand, Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking is not only a celebration of cooking and feasting together, it is an insight into their lives, and a joyous slice of the Italian way of life.

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Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right levelFind out what it''s like to be a famous poet, author and performer in this autobiography by Benjamin Zephaniah. Learn what it was like growing up in a house of seven children, meeting Nelson Mandela and how he sets about writing poetry, all told through his own voice and accompanied by artwork from Kate Greenaway winning illustrator Victor Ambrus.Diamond/Band 17 books offer more complex, underlying themes to give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view.An autobiographyA timeline on pages 54 and 55 presents the key events in Benjamin Zephaniah''s life chronologically, allowing plenty of recapping and further discussion.Curriculum Links: Citizenship: Living in a diverse worldThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question: can grannies dance?Bluey and Bingo are playing Grannies. While playing, they get stuck on a question: can grannies dance? Bluey thinks they can but Bingo doesn''t. There''s only one way to find out - call Nana and ask!This hilarious new board book is perfect for sharing with Bluey fans at story time and bedtime.

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Audiokniha: „Výjimečné dílo... námořní dobrodružství, horor i soudní drama v jednom.“ — časopis Rolling Stone O knize Píše se rok 1741 a britská válečná loď Jeho Veličenstva Wager ztroskotá uprostřed divoké bouře u pobřeží Patagonie. Přeživší námořníci jsou na pustém ostrově vydáni na milost a nemilost kruté přírodě, čelí mrazu, hladu, zoufalství... A nakonec i sami sobě, když se jejich tábořiště promění v dějiště vzpoury, vražd a kanibalismu. O holý život však muži z Wageru nebojují pouze na ostrově, ale po dramatickém návratu do Anglie také u válečného soudu. Ten má zjistit, kdo z přeživších říká pravdu. A koho shledá vinným, bude viset. Na základě pečlivého výzkumu historických pramenů David Grann mistrně líčí osudy námořníků, kteří museli čelit stejně tak silám přírody jako přísně stanovené mocenské hierarchii a strachu z trestu, pokud se domů vrátí živí. Ukazuje nejen sled dramatických událostí vrcholící vražedným běsněním, ale také to, jak si lidé a národy vykládají – a jak manipulují – historii, aby jejich odkaz zůstal neposkvrněný. Zfilmování této mimořádné knihy připravují režisér Martin Scorsese s Leonardem DiCapriem v hlavní roli. O autorovi David Grann je autorem bestsellerů New York Times Zabijáci rozkvetlého měsíce a Ztracené město v Amazonii. Kniha Zabijáci rozkvetlého měsíce se dostala do nejužšího výběru The National Book Award a získala Edgara Allan Poe Award. Mezi Grannovy další kníhy patří The White Darkness a Ďábel a Sherlock Holmes. Za své vypravěčské umění získal několik ocenění, mimo jiné George Polk Award. Žije se svou ženou a dětmi v New Yorku. Recenze: „Skvělá, neúprosná a pečlivě napsaná kniha, kterou je nemožné odložit." —The Washington Post.

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‘Beautifully told by David Grann, one of the best true-crime writers around… Nuanced and gripping’ Evening StandardNow a major film starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck, The Old Man and the Gun is joined by two other riveting true-crime tales by the author of the international Number One bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE WAGERThe Old Man and the Gun is the incredible story of a bank robber and prison escape artist who modelled himself after figures like Pretty Boy Floyd and who, even in his seventies, refuses to retire. True Crime follows the twisting investigation of a Polish detective who suspects that a novelist planted clues in his fiction to an actual murder. And The Chameleon recounts how a French imposter assumes the identity of a missing boy from Texas and infiltrates the boy's family, only to soon wonder whether he is the one being conned. In this mesmerizing collection, David Grann shows why he has been called a ‘worthy heir to Truman Capote’ and ‘simply the best narrative non-fiction writer working today’, as he takes the reader on a journey through some of the most intriguing and gripping real-life tales from around the world. Praise for Killers of the Flower Moon ‘An extraordinary story with extraordinary pace and atmosphere’ Sunday Times ‘A marvel of detective-like research and narrative verve’ Financial Times ‘A riveting true story of greed, serial murder and racial injustice’ Jon Krakauer ‘A fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil’ Kate Atkinson ‘A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West’ John Grisham And for The Lost City of Z (shortlisted for the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize) ‘Absorbing… a wonderful story of a lost age of heroic exploration’ Sunday Times ‘Marvellous… engrossing’ Daily Telegraph ‘At once a biography, a detective story and wonderfully vivid piece of travel writing… suspenseful… rollicking… fascinating’ New York Times

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Hudební CD - Debutové album amerického zpěváka, skladatele a písničkáře Aleca Benjamina. Debutové album amerického zpěváka, skladatele a písničkáře Aleca Benjamina. Alec Shane Benjamin je americký zpěvák a skladatel z Phoenixu ve státě Arizona. Popularitu si získal indie popovými hity, v jejichž textech se věnoval osobním prožitkům a vzpomínkám. Za svoje největší vzory považuje tak rozdílné umělce, jako jsou Eminem, John Mayer, Paul Simon nebo Ben Gibbard. V roce 2019 vydal úspěšný mixtape Narrated For You, který se dostal až na 127 příčku americké Billboard Chart. U nás ho zviditelnil megahit Let Me Down Slowly. Seznam stop Mind Is A Prison / Demons / Oh My God / The Book of You amp; I / Match In The Rain / Jesus In LA / I #039;m Not A Cynic / Alamo / Must Have Been The Wind / Just Like You

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Benjamin Zephaniah, who has travelled the world for his art and his humanitarianism, now tells the one story that encompasses it all: the story of his life. In the early 1980s when punks and Rastas were on the streets protesting about unemployment, homelessness and the National Front, Benjamin's poetry could be heard at demonstrations, outside police stations and on the dance floor. His mission was to take poetry everywhere, and to popularise it by reaching people who didn't read books. His poetry was political, musical, radical and relevant. By the early 1990s, Benjamin had performed on every continent in the world (a feat which he achieved in only one year) and he hasn't stopped performing and touring since. Nelson Mandela, after hearing Benjamin's tribute to him while he was in prison, requested an introduction to the poet that grew into a lifelong relationship, inspiring Benjamin's work with children in South Africa. Benjamin would also go on to be the first artist to record with The Wailers after the death of Bob Marley in a musical tribute to Nelson Mandela. The Life and Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah is a truly extraordinary life story which celebrates the power of poetry and the importance of pushing boundaries with the arts.

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Readers follow along step-by-step as Benjamin plants and cares for his garden and imagines the harvest to come. Benjamin loves springtime. The grass grows bright green, the birds sing sweet songs and, best of all, Benjamin and his mother start their garden. In just the right order, they plant mahtâmin (corn), pîmiciwacis (beans), and osawipak (squash) for Three Sisters Soup. They plant strawberries to serve with bannock, then zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers. Benjamin and his mom lovingly tend to the garden and watch it grow into a plentiful harvest with enough to share. Throughout the whole summer, Benjamin dreams about the fall, when they’ll have all the ingredients for a feast – and everyone will be invited!In this heartwarming story, award-winning author Melanie Florence evocatively portrays the pleasures and rewards of growing and sharing food. The steps of the gardening process – digging holes, planting seeds, watering – are carefully described, and the yearly cycle of growing, harvesting, eating and then starting again the next year is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the tradition of planting corn, beans and squash together so that each plant by its nature helps the others grow. Benjamin and his mother use Cree words throughout the story, and a pronunciation guide is included at the back of the book for further inquiry. Vivid illustrations by Hawlii Pichette make this a perfect follow-up to the author and illustrator duo’s previous book, Benjamin’s Thunderstorm.

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Příběhy o vraždách, šílenství a posedlosti David Grann napsal pravdivé příběhy lidí, jejichž posedlost je nutí do nevyzpytatelných a často smrtelných situací. Ať už popisuje záhadnou vraždu, sleduje podvodného umělce, nebo lov nepolapitelné obří olihně, vždy se jeví jako jeden z nejnadanějších reportérů a vypravěčů své generace. Odhaluje galerie lumpů a hrdinů, kteří dokazují, že pravda je skutečně podivnější než fikce.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER *LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 BALLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION* *SELECTED AS ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2023* 'The beauty of The Wager unfurls like a great sail... one of the finest nonfiction books I've ever read' Guardian 'The greatest sea story ever told' Spectator'A cracking yarn... Grann's taste for desperate predicaments finds its fullest expression here' ObserverFrom the international bestselling author of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE LOST CITY OF Z, a mesmerising story of shipwreck, mutiny and murder, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. On 28th January 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty's ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon, the Wager was wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The crew, marooned for months and facing starvation, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days, traversing 2,500 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes. Then, six months later, another, even more decrepit, craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways and they had a very different story to tell. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes - they were mutineers. The first group responded with counter-charges of their own, of a tyrannical and murderous captain and his henchmen. While stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. As accusations of treachery and murder flew, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death-for whomever the court found guilty could hang.

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WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FACT CRIME SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION **NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY MARTIN SCORSESE STARRING LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND ROBERT DE NIRO** ‘A riveting true story of greed, serial murder and racial injustice’ JON KRAKAUER ‘A fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil’ KATE ATKINSON ‘A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West’ JOHN GRISHAM From the bestselling author of The Lost City of Z, now a major film starring Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland, and the Number One international bestseller The Wager, comes a true-life murder story which became one of the FBI’s first major homicide investigations. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. As the death toll climbed, the FBI took up the case. But the bureau badly bungled the investigation. In desperation, its young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to unravel the mystery. Together with the Osage he and his undercover team began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. ‘David Grann has a razor-keen instinct for suspense’ LOUISE ERDRICH

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Revealing the breadth of F. Scott Fitzgerald''s gift for the short story form, this Penguin Classics edition of The Case of Benjamin Button and Six Other Stories spans multiple genres and styles to dazzling effect.Full grown with a long, smoke-coloured beard, requiring the services of a cane and fonder of cigars than warm milk, Benjamin Button is a very curious baby indeed. And, as Benjamin becomes increasingly youthful with the passing years, his family wonders why he persists in the embarrassing folly of living in reverse. In this imaginative fable of ageing and the other stories collected here - including ''The Cut-Glass Bowl'' in which an ill-meant gift haunts a family''s misfortunes, ''The Four Fists'' where a man''s life shaped by a series of punches to his face, and the revelry, mobs and anguish of ''May Day'' - F. Scott Fitzgerald displays his unmatched gift as a writer of short stories.''The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'', originally published in 1922, was made into a major motion picture directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) has acquired a mythical status in American literary history, and his masterwork The Great Gatsby is considered by many to be the ''great American novel''. In 1920 he married Zelda Sayre, dubbed ''the first American Flapper'', and their traumatic marriage and Zelda''s gradual descent into insanity became the leading influence on his writing. As well as many short stories, Fitzgerald wrote five novels This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby, The Beautiful and the Damned, Tender is the Night and, incomplete at the time of his death, The Last Tycoon. After his death The New York Times said of him that ''in fact and in the literary sense he created a "generation" ''.If you enjoyed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, you might like Fitzgerald''s The Great Gatsby, also available in Penguin Classics.''A master of the American short story''The Philadelphia Enquirer''His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly''s wings'' Ernest Hemingway

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This book is an essential resource for young readers to learn about the Reign of Terror against the Osage people - one of history's most ruthless and shocking crimes.In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, thanks to the oil that was discovered beneath their land. Then, one by one, the Osage began to die under mysterious circumstances, and anyone who tried to investigate met the same end.As the death toll surpassed more than twenty-four Osage, the newly created Bureau of Investigation, which became the FBI, took up the case, one of the organization's first major homicide investigations. An undercover team infiltrated the region, struggling to adopt the latest modern techniques of detection. Working with the Osage, they began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history.In this adaptation of the adult bestseller, David Grann revisits his gripping investigation into the shocking crimes against the Osage people.

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From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z's rich and famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us is Lying. 'A tense, page-turning YA showbiz thriller' The Guardian 'This [book] has "Netflix adaptation" written all over it.' The Bookseller London-born Abel has landed the role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster.On the face of it he's Hollywood's latest teen star, but below the surface he's an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the 'squeaky clean' entertainment industry and the part they played in his brother's 'accidental' death. As Abel steps into the spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal and murder. Nobody is who they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to hide.But who's next in line to die famous? Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone unturned. PRAISE FOR BENJAMIN DEAN'S THE KING IS DEAD: 'Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.' Juno Dawson, author of Clean 'All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You 'A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you've finished reading.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First 'More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.' Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World 'One page-burning scandal after another.Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.' Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World 'Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.' Simon James Green, author of Noah Can't Even

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As Sherlock Holmes once conceded to Dr. Watson, 'If we could fly out of that window hand in hand, hover over this great city, gently remove the roofs and peep in at the queer things which are going on, the strange coincidences, the planning, the cross-purposes, the wonderful chain of events, working through generations and leading to the most outréresults, it would make all fiction with its conventionalities and foreseen conclusions most stale and unprofitable.' And with such a spirit for investigation and discovery does David Grann set out in The Devil and Sherlock Holmes to unravel the truth of twelve great, real-life mysteries. Although Holmes is the subject of just one of the mesmerizing true stories in this collection, all twelve contain elements of intrigue.Many of the protagonists are sleuths: a Polish detective trying to determine whether an author planted clues to a real murder in his post-modern novel; an arson investigator racing to prove whether a man about to be executed is innocent; a legendary French con man questioning whether he is the one who is suddenly being conned; and scientists stalking a sea monster. Unlike the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, these tales are all true. The protagonists are mortal and pieces of the puzzle often elude them.Some of the characters are driven to deception and murder. Others go mad. But ultimately the stories contained in The Devil and Sherlock Holmes shed light on the human condition, and why some people on this earth devote themselves to good and others to evil.As Holmes put it, 'Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent'.

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The story of Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, the inspiration behind Conan Doyle's The Lost World Fawcett was among the last of a legendary breed of British explorers. For years he explored the Amazon and came to believe that its jungle concealed a large, complex civilization, like El Dorado. Obsessed with its discovery, he christened it the City of Z.In 1925, Fawcett headed into the wilderness with his son Jack, vowing to make history. They vanished without a trace. For the next eighty years, hordes of explorers plunged into the jungle, trying to find evidence of Fawcett's party or Z.Some died from disease and starvation; others simply disappeared. In this spellbinding true tale of lethal obsession, David Grann retraces the footsteps of Fawcett and his followers as he unravels one of the greatest mysteries of exploration

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My Body Can House Two Hearts skips across the fragile boundaries of history, culture, relationships, and language. It explores the transitory balance of belonging by tying threads between different places and ideas not often compared. Traverse the poet''s perception of her Welsh and Iraqi heritage, her positioning as a woman of colour, and the nuances of feminist action. My Body Can House Two Hearts is a celebration of women''s redemptive interdependency and the rejection of patriarchal power.

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (1922) is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Published at the beginning of Fitzgerald’s career as a leading writer of American fiction, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button appeared in the May 27, 1922 edition of Collier’s. In 2008, the story was adapted into a blockbuster film starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, and Taraji P. Henson. In the city of Baltimore, Benjamin Button is born with a mysterious condition that gives him the appearance and intellect of a 70-year-old man. As a child, he suffers from misunderstanding and loneliness, and following his rejection from Yale College at the age of 18, he returns home to run his father’s hardware store. Now appearing as a 50-year-old, he falls in love with Hildegarde Moncrief, the young daughter of a decorated general. The two marry, but as Benjamin grows younger he begins to dream of a life away from an aging wife and the boredoms of domesticity. In 1898, he enlists in the Spanish-American War and embarks on an eventful military career. When he returns home to his wife and business, he finds himself restless once more, longing again for the freedom and excitement of a youth he was denied. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a story of fantasy and romance that illuminates the dignities and indignities of aging while raising valuable questions about the normal trajectory of life for modern Americans..Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN Klasika, která nikdy nevyjde z módy. Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN je ušitá z jemné 100% bavlny o gramáži 115 g/m². Lehký a prodyšný materiál je příjemný k pokožce a zaručuje pohodlí při spánku po celý rok. Noční košile BENJAMIN má dlouhý rukáv a praktické zapínání na knoflíčky, díky čemuž působí elegantně a přitom zůstává maximálně pohodlný. Světle modrá barva dodává košili svěží a nadčasový vzhled. Tradiční španělská značka GUASCH, která obléká muže již od roku 1859, je zárukou kvality a precizního zpracování. Noční košile BENJAMIN je balena v dárkovém boxu a nabízíme ji ve velikostech M, L, XL a XXL.

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Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN Klasika, která nikdy nevyjde z módy. Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN je ušitá z jemné 100% bavlny o gramáži 115 g/m². Lehký a prodyšný materiál je příjemný k pokožce a zaručuje pohodlí při spánku po celý rok. Noční košile BENJAMIN má dlouhý rukáv a praktické zapínání na knoflíčky, díky čemuž působí elegantně a přitom zůstává maximálně pohodlný. Světle modrá barva dodává košili svěží a nadčasový vzhled. Tradiční španělská značka GUASCH, která obléká muže již od roku 1859, je zárukou kvality a precizního zpracování. Noční košile BENJAMIN je balena v dárkovém boxu a nabízíme ji ve velikostech M, L, XL a XXL.

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Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN Klasika, která nikdy nevyjde z módy. Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN je ušitá z jemné 100% bavlny o gramáži 115 g/m². Lehký a prodyšný materiál je příjemný k pokožce a zaručuje pohodlí při spánku po celý rok. Noční košile BENJAMIN má dlouhý rukáv a praktické zapínání na knoflíčky, díky čemuž působí elegantně a přitom zůstává maximálně pohodlný. Světle modrá barva dodává košili svěží a nadčasový vzhled. Tradiční španělská značka GUASCH, která obléká muže již od roku 1859, je zárukou kvality a precizního zpracování. Noční košile BENJAMIN je balena v dárkovém boxu a nabízíme ji ve velikostech M, L, XL a XXL.

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Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN Klasika, která nikdy nevyjde z módy. Pánská noční košile BENJAMIN je ušitá z jemné 100% bavlny o gramáži 115 g/m². Lehký a prodyšný materiál je příjemný k pokožce a zaručuje pohodlí při spánku po celý rok. Noční košile BENJAMIN má dlouhý rukáv a praktické zapínání na knoflíčky, díky čemuž působí elegantně a přitom zůstává maximálně pohodlný. Světle modrá barva dodává košili svěží a nadčasový vzhled. Tradiční španělská značka GUASCH, která obléká muže již od roku 1859, je zárukou kvality a precizního zpracování. Noční košile BENJAMIN je balena v dárkovém boxu a nabízíme ji ve velikostech M, L, XL a XXL.

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I was dreading the Cunningham family reunion even before the first murder.Before the storm stranded us at the mountain resort.The thing is, us Cunninghams don't really get along.We've only got one thing in common: we've all killed someone.When they find the first body in the snow, it's clear that only a Cunningham could have committed the crime - and it's up to me to prove it.There are plenty of killers in my family. But only one murderer . . .

Objev podobné jako Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone - Benjamin Stevenson

The most anticipated graphic novel of 2024, concluding the story of young Karen Reyes, the most inspiring “monster” in contemporary fiction. Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two is the eagerly awaited conclusion to one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the past decade. Presented as the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes as she tries to solve the murder of her beloved and enigmatic upstairs neighbor, Anka Silverberg, a holocaust survivor, while the interconnected stories of those around her unfold. In Book Two, dark mysteries past and present continue to abound in the tumultuous and violent Chicago summer of 1968. Young Karen attends a protest in Grant Park and finds herself swept up in a police stomping. Privately, she continues to investigate Anka’s recent death and discovers one last cassette tape that sheds light upon Anka's heroic activities in Nazi Germany. She wrestles with her own sexual identity, the death of her mother, and the secrets she suspects her brother Deez of hiding. Ferris’s exhilarating cast of characters experience revelations and epiphanies that both resolve and deepen the mysteries visited upon them earlier. Visually, the story is told in Ferris's inimitable style that breathtakingly and seamlessly combines panel-to-panel storytelling and cartoon montages filled with B-movie horror and pulp monster mag iconography. Full-color illustrations throughout

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From bestselling and award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a dark, decadent and deadly YA thriller following the perfectly privileged lives of spoilt rich kids and the messy, murderous things they'll do to get what they want. For fans of How to Die Famous, One of Us is Lying and Five Survive. Ten friends. One night. A classy celebration. A deranged killer. Lots of murder. Noah and his best friends are finally graduating from Woodthorn Academy with the world and all its promises laid out before them. To celebrate exam results day, they’re hosting a party weekend at Black Stone, an opulent country estate, for the whole school to attend. But for one night only, the ten friends will have a low-key celebration – after all, it’s how the upper echelons begin their futures. But things take a sinister turn when they find themselves in the crosshairs of a killer making one simple demand: every hour, one person must be evicted from the house or someone inside the house will die. With nowhere to run and a killer on the prowl, choices must be made. But, as people inside the house start to go missing too, it soon becomes clear that nobody is safe. By the time morning comes, who will have survived the night? And is the killer much closer than they realised . . .PRAISE FOR BENJAMIN DEAN: ‘A scandalous thriller.’ The Guardian ‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’ Juno Dawson, author of Clean ‘Scandalous, funny, and deliciously compelling!’ Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns ‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First ‘More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World ‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.’ Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World ‘A scandalous, twisty mystery that had me on the edge of my seat gasping for more.’ Kate Weston, author of Murder on a School Night ‘A twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very end.’ Lex Croucher, author of Gwen and Art are Not in Love ‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even

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Audiokniha: 9 lekcí pro naplněný život. Inspirativní životní příběh stoletého Bena Ferencze, vyšetřovatele nacistických válečných zločinů, známého jako „žalobce zla“. Narodil se krátce po skončení první světové války v Transylvánii, v jednom z nejchudších koutů tehdejší Evropy na hranicích Rumunska a Maďarska. Ještě mu nebyl ani rok, když s ním rodiče opustili rodný dům a odešli do Ameriky. Do školy jej vzali až v osmi letech, předtím vyrůstal jako dítě manhattanských ulic, jeho rodiče se navíc v New Yorku rozvedli. Benjamin Ferencz zkrátka měl jen mizivé předpoklady k tomu, aby někdy získal jakékoliv vyšší vzdělání. A přesto – shodou příznivých okolností se stalo, že Benjamina přijali na střední školu a díky dobrým studijním výsledkům později i na vysokou. Jeho píle mu následně umožnila dokonce absolvovat právnická studia na Harvardu. Odtud už byl jen krůček k tomu, aby se jako voják americké armády dostal na sklonku druhé světové války k vyšetřování německých válečných zločinů. Když se s osobností Bena Ferencze seznámila před nedávnem reportérka listu Guardian Nadia Khomamiová, rozhodla se s ním udělat interview. Z původního nápadu nakonec vzešla celá kniha rozhovorů. V nich Ferencz nejen mapuje celý svůj – dnes už více než stoletý – život, ale přináší také celou řadu inspirativních rad pro každého, kdo přemýšlí nad tím, jak naložit s vlastním životem. Autor: Benjamin Ferencz se narodil roku 1920, vystudoval práva na Harvardově univerzitě a od téže instituce se mu v roce 2014 dostalo také ocenění v podobě Medaile svobody. Roku 1947 působil jako prokurátor v norimberských procesech, po válce usiloval o navrácení majetku lidem, kteří přežili holokaust, účastnil se jednání o repatriacích mezi Izraelem a západním Německem a měl zásadní podíl na zřízení Mezinárodního trestního soudu. S manželkou Gertrudou, svou středoškolskou láskou, vychovali čtyři děti. Interpret: Michaela Rykrová Pochází z Rokytnice v Orlických horách. Je absolventkou činoherního herectví na JAMU v Brně. Jeden studijní rok také strávila na herecké konzervatoři Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ve Skotsku. Hostovala v divadlech Národní divadlo moravskoslezské, Švandovo divadlo, Divadlo Feste, Národní divadlo Brno a aktuálně hostuje v Divadle Mír. Můžete ji také slyšet na vlnách brněnského rádia Hitrádio City Brno. Svůj hlas již propůjčila řadě audioknihám a pravidelně namlouvá reklamní spoty. Současně pracuje jako masérka a lektorka masérských kurzů. Pavel Kašpar (*1968, Boskovice) básník, textař, rozhlasový moderátor, kreativec, kytarista, dabér a někdejší pedagog. Publikuje např. na Nedělní chvilka poezie, Tvar, Divoké víno, Psí víno… Se skupinou Hraczki otextoval a nazpíval album “Ža-ba” (EMI 2003) a EP “Jazz duní a soul”. Píše písničky, hraje na kytaru a zpívá ve skupině Prasklý Bachor. Ve vydavatelství Frog Publishing House vydal sbírku absurdních próz “Smůlíček" a kompilaci svých komiksů “Ultralight”nebo básnický sampler „Ojet“ V roce 2020 vydal u nakladatelství Dauphin debutovou básnickou sbírku „Chce se mi“ Od roku 2017 pracuje za mikrofonem Českého rozhlasu. Žije s rodinou v Brně. Copyright: Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy Benjamina Fenencze Nikdy se nevzdávej vydané Nakladatelstvím JOTA v roce 2021. Copyright © Benjamin Ferencz, 2020 Z anglického originálu Parting Words: 9 Lessons For a Remarkable Life přeložila Ina Leckie. Translation © Ina Leckie, 2021. Audiokniha© Nakladatelství JOTA, s. r. o., 2022. Čte Michaela Rykrová a Pavel Kašpar. Hudba, režie, střih a mastering Michal Kurfürst. Vydalo Nakladatelství JOTA, s. r. o., v roce 2022.

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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.

Objev podobné jako Každý z mé rodiny někoho zabil - Benjamin Stevenson - audiokniha

A reissue of TALKING TURKEYS by street poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Talking Turkeys is an unconventional collection of straight-talking poems about heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights, among other subjects, that will entice many new readers to poetry. It is his very first ground-breaking children''s poetry collection - playful, clever and provocative - this is performance poetry on the page at its very best.Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham and then spent some of his early years in Jamaica. He came to London when he was 22 and his first book of poetry for adults was published soon after. He appears regularly on radio and TV including a Desert Island Discs appearance, literary festivals, and has also taken part in plays and films. He is most well-known for his performance poetry with a political edge for both children and adults and gritty teenage fiction. His collections Talking Turkeys, Wicked World and Funky Chickens broke new ground in children''s poetry. He is the only Rastafarian poet to be short-listed for the Chairs of Poetry for both Oxford and Cambridge University and has been listed in The Times'' list of 50 greatest postwar writers. Benjamin now lives in Lincolnshire.

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This momentous study of Benjamin’s critical practice marks a sea change in Eagleton’s thought. Its goal is not merely to contemplate Benjamin’s approach to language, history, and art but to chart a dynamic new course for contemporary socialist criticism. To do this, Eagleton brushes Benjamin’s Trauerspiel against seventeenth-century British literature, tests his concept of the ‘aura’ against Freud and Lacan, and undertakes his most sustained engagement with Derrida and the political crossroads of deconstruction.

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''An utterly delightful book to read, Dreyer''s English will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.'' ELIZABETH STROUT''A complete joy. For those who care about words - and for those who don''t - Dreyer''s English is the book we have all been waiting for. Wise, funny, no-nonsense, stylish and brilliantly practical.'' RACHEL JOYCE_____________An indispensable, New York Times-bestselling guide to the craft of writing from Random House''s long-time copy chief and one of Twitter''s leading language gurus.We all write, all the time: books, blogs, tweets, emails, emails, emails - and we all want to write better. Benjamin Dreyer is here to help.As copy chief of Random House, Dreyer has upheld the standards of the legendary publisher for more than two decades. He is beloved by authors and editors alike - not to mention his followers on social media - for playfully, brilliantly deconstructing the English language. Dreyer''s English is the distillation of everything he has learned from copyediting thousands of books, the perfect guide not just for writers but for everyone who wants to put their best prose foot forward.Both authoritative and amusing, Dreyer''s English offers lessons on punctuation, from the underloved semicolon to the enigmatic en-dash; the rules and non-rules of grammar, including why it''s OK to begin a sentence with ''And'' or ''But'' and to confidently split an infinitive; and why it''s best to avoid the doldrums of the Wan Intensifiers and Throat Clearers, including ''very'', ''rather'', ''of course'', and the dreaded ''actually''. And yes: ''Only godless savages eschew the Oxford comma.''Stuffed with advice, insider wisdom, and fun facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to everyone who wants to shore up their writing skills, mandatory for people who spend their time editing and shaping other people''s prose, and - perhaps best of all - an utter treat for anyone who simply revels in language._____________This book is written in British English._____________''Benjamin Dreyer''s brilliant, pithy, incandescently intelligent book is to contemporary writing what Geoffrey Chaucer''s poetry was to medieval English: a gift that broadens and deepens the art and the science of literature'' JON MEACHAM''A fascinating guide to grammatical ''rights'' and ''wrongs'' - practical and useful'' SEBASTIAN FAULKS, SUNDAY TIMES''A pleasing read for anyone who has an appreciation for the written word.'' TIME MAGAZINE, BEST 10 NON-FICTION BOOKS OF 2019''Witty and piquant [...] full of jokes - and equally full of deliciously deprecating footnotes.'' JEWISH CHRONICLE''Playful, smart, self-conscious, and personal . . . One encounters wisdom and good sense on nearly every page of Dreyer''s English.'' WALL STREET JOURNAL''A mind-blower--sure to jumpstart any writing project, just by exposing you, the writer, to Dreyer''s astonishing level of sentence-awareness.'' GEORGE SAUNDERS, author of Lincoln in the Bardo''Benjamin Dreyer is wise and bitterly experienced and fantastically good company. You should buy his book and read it.'' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT''Boisterously well written ... I recommend it highly.'' INDEPENDENT''Dreyer promises to reveal "some of the fancy little tricks I''ve come across or devised that can make even skilled writing better", and does so with accuracy, style, and humour'' GUARDIAN''This work is that rare writing handbook that writers might actually want to read straight through, rather than simply consult.'' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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Gossip Girl but make it royal – a Black LGBTQ+ royal reimagining full of scandalous secrets, rollercoaster romances and one hell of a mystery, from the award-winning author Benjamin Dean. ‘Scandalous, funny and deliciously compelling!’ Catherine Doyle, co-author of Twin Crowns'All hail this royal debut that twists, turns, and revels in palace intrigue and deceit.' Kirkus James has been a prince all his life, and since he was born, he’s been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father dies unexpectedly, James is crowned king at the tender age of seventeen, and his life irrevocably changes. When James’ boyfriend suddenly goes missing, threatening envelopes appear in the palace, and gossip and scandals that only he knows are leaked to the public. As the anonymous informant continues to expose every last skeleton in the royal closet, James realises even those in his inner circle can’t be trusted.#LongLiveTheScandalPRAISE FOR THE KING IS DEAD: ‘A moreish mashup of scandalous thriller and royal intrigue combines with smart observations on race and power, underpinned with real heart.’ The Guardian ‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’ Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty's Royal Coven ‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First ‘A scandalous peek behind the royal curtain, with more jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World ‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.’ Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World ‘A scandalous, twisty mystery that had me on the edge of my seat gasping for more.’ Kate Weston, author of Diary of a Confused Feminist ‘A twisty thriller that kept me guessing until the very end.’ Lex Croucher, author of Reputation ‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even ‘The scandal of the season!’ Abiola Bello, author of Love in Winter Wonderland ‘A delicious royal mystery.’ The Bookseller

Objev podobné jako The King is Dead - Benjamin Dean

The incredible story of Benjamin Franklin’s parting gift to the working-class people of Boston and Philadelphia—a deathbed wager that captures the Founder’s American Dream and his lessons for our current, conflicted age.Benjamin Franklin was not a gambling man. But at the end of his illustrious life, the Founder allowed himself a final wager on the survival of the United States: a gift of two thousand pounds to Boston and Philadelphia, to be lent out to tradesmen over the next two centuries to jump-start their careers. Each loan would be repaid with interest over ten years. If all went according to Franklin’s inventive scheme, the accrued final payout in 1991 would be a windfall. In Benjamin Franklin’s Last Bet, Michael Meyer traces the evolution of these twin funds as they age alongside America itself, bankrolling woodworkers and silversmiths, trade schools and space races. Over time, Franklin’s wager was misused, neglected, and contested—but never wholly extinguished. With charm and inquisitive flair, Meyer shows how Franklin’s stake in the “leather-apron” class remains in play to this day, and offers an inspiring blueprint for prosperity in our modern era of growing wealth disparity and social divisions.

Objev podobné jako Benjamin Franklin's Last Bet - Michael Meyer

Florrie now lives in two different houses:One with her mum. One with her dad. And everything finally feels just right. Until Florrie's dad gets a new girlfriend... who's not her mum!Will having two families be too much for Florrie?A comforting picture book tackling the tricky emotions that surface when blending families after a separation, while celebrating new connections. Brought to you by best-selling and award-winning author, of When the Sky Falls and Two Places To Call Home, Phil Earle. Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies

Objev podobné jako Two Families to Call My Own - Phil Earle

At the tender age of twenty, Jenn faces a pivotal moment when her boyfriend, Morey, proposes marriage after only a few weeks of dating. Her intuition urges her to say no, but she''s spent the entirety of her teenage years caregiving for family; she yearns for adventure, and she thinks relocating to California with Morey will give her the freedom she craves. So she says yes - only to find herself back in the caregiver role after he becomes disabled a few years into their marriage. But it''s Morey''s volatile personality more than his disability that ultimately leads Jenn to make a brave decision: it''s time to leave Morey. Dancing on My Own Two Feet takes a poignant turn as Jenn relocates to New York City after her divorce. Here, she rediscovers a long-forgotten passion for dance and embarks on a transformative journey that transcends the physicality of movement. Each dance becomes a channel to tap into her inner wisdom, providing the courage to explore the world and embrace new adventures. Then Jenn encounters Gable, a potential suitor, prompting new questions to arise for her: Is she better off on her own? Or could Gable be the love and dance partner she''s been longing for?

Objev podobné jako Dancing on My Own Two Feet - Jenn Todling

Loved by kids, trusted by parents and developed by teachers, Gold Stars Year Two My BIG Workbook is a year-round way to make learning fun. From phonics and spelling, reading and language skills, maths to space, measurement and time activities, your child will enjoy developing skills in English and maths including phonics, reading, writing, length, mass, capacity, and more. The exercises progress throughout the book, which helps children grasp new concepts and strengthen existing ones. Age Range 6 - 7 years. 324 pages packed with fun activities printed on good quality 80g paperIncludes 2 sheets of gold star stickers, 300 stickers in total!Help your child learn the fun way with Gold StarsColourful illustrations and fun activities will help your child further develop and retain learned skillsEducational and fun: Watch your child light up as they explore this early years workbook that transforms games they'll love into lots of learning.Your child will be learning about developmentally appropriate subjects like phonics, spelling, language arts, solving maths problems, and more.Ideal resource for homeschoolingParents Tips and Tricks: Parents will find helpful notes in guiding each lesson and an answer section at the back of the book

Objev podobné jako Gold Stars Year Two My BIG Workbook (Includes 300 gold star stickers, Ages 6 - 7)

"It's hard to be brave,' said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal."Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us."Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. And as for Piglet, he embodies the very important principle of Te, meaning Virtue of the Small. Benjamin Hoff's explanations of Taoism and Te through Pooh and Piglet show that this is not an ancient and remote philosophy but something that you can use, here and now.An utterly unique book which makes complex concepts accessible with a little help from Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain but there are lessons to be learned from his approach to life. Beautifully decorated by E.H.Shepard.

Objev podobné jako The Tao of Pooh & The Te of Piglet - Hoff Benjamin

Původ německé truchlohry (tiskem 1928), nejrozsáhlejší souvislý text Waltera Benjamina (1892-1940), podává unikátní výklad barokní jevištní i výtvarné alegorie - a činí tak jazykem plným aluzí, vnitřní dynamiky a neočekávaných obratů, nutících čtenáře nahlédnout hloubku povrchu a umění neumělosti. Walter Benjamin dnes bývá nejčastěji označován za filosofa kultury či teoretika médií; sám se ale možná chápal především jako teolog obrazu a jazyka, teolog, který poznává různá náboženství, ale k žádnému nepatří jednoznačně, a hovoří o božském, ale nekáže je. Vedle nového překladu tohoto klíčového textu moderního myšlení svazek obsahuje také dějová shrnutí hlavních barokních truchloher a medailony autorů, rukopisné materiály a dokumenty k Benjaminově neúspěšné habilitaci, jmenný i věcný rejstřík a reprodukce barokních grafik, na které Benjamin v textu odkazuje.

Objev podobné jako Původ německé truchlohry - Walter Benjamin