nura and the immortal palace m t khan

Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn.Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many things—to wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab. But with her mom hard at work in a run-down sweatshop and three younger siblings to feed, Nura must spend her days earning money by mica mining. But it’s not just the extra rupees in her pocket Nura is after. Local rumor says there’s buried treasure in the mine, and Nura knows that finding it could change the course of her family’s life forever.Her plan backfires when the mines collapse and four kids, including her best friend, Faisal, are claimed dead. Nura refuses to believe it and shovels her way through the dirt hoping to find him. Instead, she finds herself at the entrance to a strange world of purple skies and pink seas—a portal to the opulent realm of jinn, inhabited by the trickster creatures from her mother’s cautionary tales. Yet they aren’t nearly as treacherous as her mother made them out to be, because Nura is invited to a luxury jinn hotel, where she’s given everything she could ever imagine and more. But there’s a dark truth lurking beneath all that glitter and gold, and when Nura crosses the owner’s son and is banished to the working quarters, she realizes she isn’t the only human who’s ended up in the hotel’s clutches. Faisal and the other missing children are there, too, and if Nura can’t find a way to help them all escape, they’ll be bound to work for the hotel forever. Set in a rural industrial town in Pakistan and full of hope, heart, and humor, Nura and the Immortal Palace is inspired by M.T. Khan’s own Pakistani Muslim heritage.

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WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN S BOOK PRIZE (YOUNGER)A magical adventure rooted in Muslim culture and tradition, Nura and the Immortal Palace follows a young girlâ ™s journey from modern-day Pakistan into the world of the jinn.Nura has worked all her life in the mica mines, earning just enough to keep her family afloat â “ and enjoy the odd delicious gulab jamun from the market. Some day sheâ ™s going to find the Demonâ ™s Tongue, a legendary treasure buried deep in the mines, and her family will never have to worry about money again.But when a terrible accident buries her best friend below ground, Nura goes in search of him and passes over into the magical and terrible world of the jinn. Across a pink sea and under a purple sky, she finds her way to a palace, where great riches and a whole new life are on offer.But itâ ™s not long before Nura discovers this world to be as unfair as the real one, and that trickster jinns will always live up to their reputationâ ¦

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Perfect for fans of Ivy Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiringItâ ™s time for her classâ ™s country project, and Marya is super excited. She loves public speaking, and sheâ ™s assigned Pakistan, where her family is from. But Marya has two problems: She doesnâ ™t actually know very much about her grandparentsâ ™ country, and sheâ ™s paired with new kid Waleed, who is so shy he can barely talk, let alone present to the class. Marya figures if she can just befriend Waleed, heâ ™ll help her make the best project ever. Itâ ™s time for Operation Make a Friend! But how do you make a friend? Play sports? Make jokes? With time running out before the big presentation, Marya worries sheâ ™ll never get this Waleed kid to loosen up. But after researching a lot about friendshipâ ”and Pakistanâ ”she might be able to save this project yet! A wonderful addition to any collection, this story offers insights into Pakistani culture and the challengesâ ”and rewardsâ ”of making new friends in a new place. -School Library Journal The bookâ ™s strength lies in Faruqiâ ™s ability to recreate the ups and downs of Maryaâ ™s experiences within her family and her school community. Both the vivid character portrayals and the many grayscale illustrations will please readers of this transitional chapter book from the enjoyable Marya Khan series. -BooklistRead all of the books in the Marya Khan seriesMarya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (#1)Marya Khan and the Fabulous Jasmine Garden (#2)Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival (#3)Marya Khan and the Awesome Adventure Park (#4)Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project (#5)Marya Khan and the Abominable Ski Trip (#6)Â

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Perfect for fans of Ivy Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party is the start of a charming chapter book series from acclaimed author Saadia Faruqi about a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring. Marya’s eighth birthday is coming up in a week, and all she wants is an over-the-top birthday party just like the ones Alexa, her rich neighbor, always throws. When Alexa parades into school with fancy invitations, Marya can’t help herself—she claims that she’s having the most epic henna party ever. Now she has to convince her family to make it happen. Enter Operation Help the Khans! Marya’s siblings clearly need help with their projects. Maybe she could cook dinner for her parents, or clean her grandmother’s room? Except everything Marya does seems to end in disaster. Will Marya and her family be able pull it together and throw the best party ever?!Featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ani Bushry and a selection of henna designs to trace and color.

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The second action-packed FIREBORN adventureâ ˜The best kind of childrenâ ™s fantasy story: thrilling and imaginativeâ ™ B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothersâ ˜The perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonderâ ™ Jonathan Stroud, author of the Bartimaeus trilogyHOPE GROWS FROM THE ASHES â ¦Twelve has chosen a Hunter name to reflect her elemental powers: Phoenix. When she and her friends learn that the witch-palace of Icegaard is in grave danger, they must battle frightening new monsters and find a way to defeat the evil force.But as Phoenix tries to control her fiery powers, the faceless Croke begins to haunt her dreams and she will have to fight with everything sheâ ™s got to save Icegaard and all of Ember.The adventure continues in Starling and the Cavern of Light, the third and final book in the FIREBORN series.

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“What if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?” In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor—but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue. In 1740, a lonely innkeeper agrees to help a mysterious visitor procure a rare medicine, only to unleash an otherworldly terror instead. And in present-day Los Angeles, a college student meets a beautiful stranger and cannot shake the feeling they’ve met before. Across these seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. Within the treacherous walls of an ancient palace and the boundless forests of the Asian wilderness to the heart-pounding cement floors of underground rave scenes, our lovers are inexplicably drawn to each other, constantly tested by the worlds around them. As their many lives intertwine, they begin to realize the power of their undying love—a power that transcends time itself…but one that might consume them both.

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A thrilling new adventure into the glittering realm of the jinn from the author of Nura and the Immortal Palace.Amir has lived all his life in splendour, being the son of a wealthy businessman. But when his mother disappears at his fatherâ ™s factory, Amir is the only one who feels sure sheâ ™s not gone forever.When a strange jinn shows up on his doorstep with clues to his motherâ ™s whereabouts, Amir finds himself following Shamsa into the realm of the jinn â “ a world of trickery, tests and deceit.But could his mother also be hiding in this world of pink seas and purple skies, and could a jinn princess be his key to finding her?

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Twelve journeys to new lands and embarks on even more perilous adventures in this sequel to Fireborn, which B.B. Alston praised as the best kind of children s fantasy story.  Twelve is now a full-fledged hunter, with a new name worthy of her fiery powers: Phoenix.But with her new powers come new responsibilities. When a plea for help arrives from the long-lost witch clan, itÂ’s clear PhoenixÂ’s newfound fire is their only hope. Phoenix and her friends must travel to Icegaard, the witchesÂ’ home, to combat the mysterious darkness there—one that grows stronger each day.But deep within this darkness lies an enemy that could destroy Ember entirely . . . unless Phoenix can find the strength to stop it.A thrilling adventure and poignant journey all in one, this second novel in the Fireborn trilogy—perfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil and the His Dark Materials series—will take Phoenix and her readers to enchanting new worlds, where unexpected friends, untold dangers, and a treacherous new enemy await.Â

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With the fate of the multiverse hanging in the balance,Eternal Champions Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon unite with newcomer eric beck in a climatic batle to save very source of the great balance at the centre of the multiverse.The concluding volume of the Elric: Balance Lost saga.Their quest to the Lost Universe has revealed the shocking truth as to who the true architects behind the war between Law and Chaos are, and nothing could have prepared the four eternal champions for the shocking truth. Now they find themselves pitted together in an epic war of unimaginable scale between both sides for the very source of the Cosmic Balance leading to a climatic showdown between the original Eternal Champions and Eric Beck against his twin brother, the sinister Garrison Bow, and the immortal masterminds behind the cosmic war.Written by New York Times Bestseller, Chris Roberson, this all-new adventure redefines the word ‘epic’. With a cast of hundreds and featuring all of Moorcock’s most famous characters, this saga, drawn by Italian artist, Francesco Biagini is a thrilling and powerful epic that brings Elric crashing into the 21st Century and beyond!Collecting issues #7-12 of Elric: The Balance Lost.

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He thought he was saving the world. That was his first mistake.Twenty years ago, Alf and his companions defeated the Dark Lord and claimed his city. Now, those few of the Nine that remain find themselves unwilling rebels, defying the authority of both the mortal lords they once served and the immortal king of the elves - the secret architect of everything they ve ever known. Once lauded as a mighty hero, Alf is now labelled a traitor and hunted by the very gods he fights to bring down. As desperate rebellion blazes across the land, Alf seeks the right path through a maze of conspiracy, wielding a weapon of evil. The black sword Spellbreaker, ever hungry for slaughter, has found its purpose in these dark days. But can Aelfric remain a hero, or is his legend tarnished forever?The Sword Unbound continues Gareth Hanrahan s acclaimed epic fantasy series of dark myth, daring warriors and bloodthirsty vengeance.Praise for The Sword Defiant: The front runner for my book of the year . . . Fans of Gemmell and Abercrombie need this on their shelves Ed McDonald, author of Blackwing With a richly detailed narrative, well-drawn characters, epic battles, and political and religious intrigues, Hanrahan s outstanding first outing in the Lands of the Firstborn series will thrill fantasy readers - who will anxiously await the next book Booklist Both a love letter and evolution of the epic fantasy novel . . . The Sword Defiant is an epic tale of how no world stands still forever . . . Highly recommended!Run Along the Shelves Hanrahan is one of the best in the business at creating fantasy worlds that feel alive . . . I ll read any book that Gareth Hanrahan writes The Fantasy Inn

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For fans of Hidden Figures and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks #39;The kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage! #39; MISTY COPELAND #39;Vibrant, propulsive and inspiring #39; TIA WILLIAMSHarlem 1969; it #39;s the height of the Civil Rights era and the community is still reeling from the assassination of Martin Luther King. Arthur Mitchell, the first Black principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, takes his protest to the stage and establishes the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Here begins the story of the five extraordinary women at the heart of this book. Both a group biography and a story of a particular time, this is a book about ballet, the enduring allure of ballet for young girls, and about how these pioneers broke into a world that was closed to them and changed ideas of what a classical dancer could be. It is about the heart-breaking impact of the AIDS epidemic which claimed the lives of so many of the male dancers. It #39;s about racism and activism through art. And it #39;s about the eternal glamour of ballet; these swans appeared at the grandest opera houses and theatres, dancing at the White House, and even for the Queen. Their fans included Mick Jagger and they performed alongside the likes of Michael Jackson and Josephine Baker. But most importantly it tells the universal story of female friendship, and in particular how these five young women formed a bond - while experimenting with different ways of dying ballet shoes and tights to match their skin tones - which still endures many decades later.

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Robust, romantic and imposing, castles capture our imagination when we were children and continue to hold interest throughout our lives. From Europe to Haiti, from India to Japan, Castles of the World explores forts, strongholds, towers and citadels from the ancient world up to the 20th century. Entries range from well-known examples such as Corfe Castle in England, the crusader stronghold of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria and the romantic palace of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, to lesser-known curiosities such as the Genoese Fortress in the Crimea, Rudkhan Castle in Iran and Morro Castle in Havana. Arranged chronologically, each entry includes a striking colour photograph and expert text briefly telling the story of the castleâ ™s history. Built, rebuilt and expanded many times, castles often donâ ™t just tell us about one period in history, but about many different times. They offer us layers of history â “ and sometimes mystery, too. With 200 outstanding colour photographs, Castles of the World is a beautiful examination of worlds gone by.

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The highly-anticipated new novel from the New York Times bestselling authorFor fans of Sorrow and Bliss and The Paper Palace___________ Best Book of 2023 in Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, People, Book Page, Literary Hub I could not put this book down MIRANDA COWLEY HELLER Compelling, touching, exquisitely crafted LIANE MORIARTY Prepare to lose yourself in this book SARA COLLINS___________There are two sides to every story. . .Malcolm is a bartender at the Half Moon in Upstate New York. He has always dreamed of owning a bar, and so when his boss finally retires, he seizes his chance, despite his wife s protests.Jess has devoted herself to her law career. After years of trying for a baby, she s struggling to accept the idea that motherhood might not be in her future. She finds herself slipping away from both her career and her marriage.When a blizzard hits on the same day that Malcolm learns some shocking news about Jess, and a regular at the bar goes missing, everyone is frozen in place for a single, pivotal week, forcing Malcolm and Jess to confront their uncertain future.The Half Moon carefully explores a marriage in crisis, what it takes to make a life with another person, and the true meaning of family.___________**An Indie Next Pick and Amazon Editor s Pick** A quietly marvellous story of dreams, disappointments and second chances, but, mostly, love CHARMAINE WILKERSON, New York Times bestselling author of BLACK CAKE It s such a pleasure to sink into Keane s quietly luminous prose . . . she manages to find the extraordinary grace in our achingly ordinary world NEW YORK TIMES Her insights into matters of the heart, longing and restlessness especially, have astonishing delicacy US VOGUE Allows us to look around our own lives with respect and kindness, and is therefore a great gift ANN NAPOLITANO

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In their new all-buttercup-yellow-stripe, Steeple Sinderby Wanderers, who usually feel lucky when their pitch is above water-level, are England s most obscure team. This uncategorizable, surreal and extremely funny novel is the story of how they start the season by ravaging the Fenland League and end it by going all the way to Wembley. Told through unreliable recollection, florid local newspaper coverage and bizarre committee minutes, How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the F.A. Cup is both entertaining and moving. There will never be players again like Alex Slingsby, Sid the Shooting Star Swift and the immortal milkman-turned-goalkeeper, Monkey Tonks.

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Since 1840, Cunard ships have been transiting the North Atlantic with speed, grace and elegance. These great ships helped to populate nations, served during both world wars and have transported millions of passengers, amongst them celebrities, politicians and royalty. Through tales of ships such as Britannia, Lusitania, Mauretania, Aquitania and the immortal Queens, The Cunard Story gives readers an insight into the heritage of this historic line. Today the Cunard Line operates a fleet of modern ships, offering passengers exciting and varied itineraries to exotic locations across the globe.The Cunard Story is a must-have for all maritime historians and ocean-travellers, especially those with affection for this historic line and its grand vessels.

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The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, a series of thirty-seven incredible sculptures of prehistoric animals and geological displays, were unveiled to the public as part of the famous Crystal Palace Park in 1854. The display, which includes iconic depictions of rhinoceros-like dinosaurs, regal extinct mammals, serpentine marine reptiles and giant, frog-like amphibians, captured a snapshot of palaeontology from a golden era of scientific discovery in the mid-nineteenth century. Today, they are internationally recognized as a milestone in our portrayals of extinct life. This book celebrates these classic scientific artworks and explores: their history, their conception as a wider part of the Crystal Palace project, their execution using unorthodox building materials, their reception by nineteenth century and modern critics, and their enduring mysteries. Hundreds of historic and modern photos and original paintings show modern scientific visions of the extinct animals restored. Written in collaboration with and in support of the Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs charity, this superb book gives the most detailed and complete history of these world-famous sculptures yet, reinforcing their status as masterworks of education and palaeoartistry.

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When Sir Keir Starmer visited Donald Trump in the White House and produced a letter from King Charles inviting the president for a second state visit, it was a gesture that spoke volumes about the continuing importance of the monarchy for Britain s international relations. It was also a vivid illustration of the relationship between Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street.Power and the Palace lifts the lid on the mysterious power dynamic at the heart of the British state: the secretive and little understood relationship between the monarchy and the government. In vivid, page-turning prose, Valentine Low examines the extraordinary political life of Queen Victoria, who exerted her will in a way that no monarch has done since, the effect that had on her son Edward VII, and the turbulent and fascinating political times of George V. We are taken behind the scenes of the wartime meetings between George VI and Winston Churchill (the origin of the weekly audience) and discover how Elizabeth II played a crucial role in modernising - and saving - the monarchy.At the heart of the book are the famous meetings between sovereign and prime minister. Low shows how, from Victoria and Benjamin Disraeli to Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher, personal chemistry proved just as important as the constitutional relationship.Based on nearly 100 interviews with senior politicians, top civil servants, royal aides and constitutional experts, Power and the Palace rewrites our understanding of the political power of the monarchy.

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#39;Masterful. A beautifully written, twisting psychological thriller #39; CHRIS WHITAKER #39;Full of unexpected, mind-bending twists, THE GIRL IN CELL A explores memory, truth, and lies in a small American mining town .. tense and surprising #39; NITA PROSE #39;A compelling, pacy, multi-layered mystery that shows us the most dangerous secrets are the ones we keep from ourselves #39; ERIN KELLY #39;Both epic family tale and riveting psychological thriller, The Girl in Cell A is an utterly absorbing story with an ending that will leave you reeling #39; SHARI LAPENA #39;A fabulous thriller where small-town America and the sins of its inhabitants make for a wonderful page-turner #39; STEVE CAVANAGHTHE WORLD KNOWS HER AS THE GIRL IN CELL A. Convicted of murder at seventeen, infamous killer and true crime celebrity Orianna Negi has always maintained her innocence.BUT IF SHE DIDN #39;T KILL GIDEON WYCLERC... Orianna has a blind spot over that fateful day: she can #39;t remember what happened. Forensic psychologist Annie Ledet is tasked with unlocking the truth.....THEN WHO DID? Orianna grew up in Eden Falls, ruled by the insular Wyclerc dynasty and its ruthless patriarch , Amos. As their sessions progress, Annie reaches into Orianna #39;s past to a shattering realisation.... Scandal. Sex. Power. Race. And murder. Between guilt and innocence lies a fallen Eden.Praise for Vaseem Khan #39;s storytelling: #39;A stunning, richly imagined and downright thrilling mystery #39; CHRIS WHITAKER #39;Vaseem Khan keeps getting better and better #39; WILLIAM SHAW #39;Outstanding #39; IMRAN MAHMOOD #39;Vaseem Khan gets better with each book. A triumph! #39; #39; STEVE CAVANAGH

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Islamic culture and the early-learning concept of opposites come together in this stunning companion to Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.From the warmth of burning incense to the coolness of summer rain, this richly illustrated book of opposites is a feast for the senses, celebrating Islamic culture and family togetherness through special occasions, big and small. Like Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, and One Sun and Countless Stars, this latest offering features Mehrdokht Amini #39;s signature mixed-media illustrations and Hena Khan #39;s rhyming read-aloud text and informative back matter. It is equally at home in the classroom and being read on a parent #39;s lap.EARLY LEARNING CONCEPTS: Each book in the series offers an excellent introduction to a new early learning concept: colors, shapes, numbers, and now opposites! AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Hena Khan’s picture books have garnered numerous awards, including Parents’ Choice Recommended Seal, Booklist Top 10 Religion Book for Youth, Chicago Public Library Best Book, and ALA Notable Children’s Book nominee, among many others. ACCESSIBLE RELIGIOUS LITERACY: This book is perfect for anyone looking for picture books to teach religious literacy or about Islam, as well as Muslim parents and grandparents looking for picture books that reflect their culture/faith. MUSLIM TALENT: Created by a Muslim Pakistani American author and a Muslim Persian British illustrator, this book reflects their shared experiences and vision. INFORMATIVE BACK MATTER: Includes a comprehensive glossary and an author’s note, to take learning even further.Perfect for: Young readers ready to learn about opposites Anyone looking for picture books to teach religious literacy and/or about Islam Muslim parents and grandparents looking for picture books to share with their children Parents and educators looking for picture books to build early learning concept fluency Fans of previous books in the series, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns about colors, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets about shapes, and One Sun and Countless Stars about numbers

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An inside account of the fight to contain the world s deadliest diseases -- and the panic and corruption that make them worse.Throughout history, humankind s biggest killers have been infectious diseases: the Black Death, the Spanish Flu, and AIDS alone account for over one hundred million deaths. We ignore this reality most of the time, but when a new threat -- Ebola, SARS, Zika, coronavirus -- seems imminent, we send our best and bravest doctors to contain it. People like Dr. Ali S. Khan.In his long career as a public health first responder -- protected by a thin mask from infected patients, napping under nets to keep out scorpions, making life-and-death decisions on limited, suspect information -- Khan has found that rogue microbes will always be a problem, but outbreaks are often caused by people. We make mistakes, politicize emergencies, and, too often, fail to imagine the consequences of our actions.The Next Pandemic is a firsthand account of disasters like anthrax, bird flu, and others -- and how we could do more to prevent their return. It is both a gripping story of our brushes with fate and an urgent lesson on how we can keep ourselves safe from the inevitable next pandemic.

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Myth-making writer Al Ewing continues his unpredictable saga of the God of Thunder! The Odinson stood at a gate in a dark wood. In front of the gate stood Skurge the Executioner, bloodaxe in hand, waiting for battle. And if Thor won the combat, then behind that same gate stood Utgardhall and the final death that awaited him - the death he fought for. Because behind that gate also stands the Utgard-Loki, who the Odinson had never yet defeated. And alongside the Elder Trickster, his pantheon - beginning with Nrgl, Lord of Murder-in-Darkness. Even if the All-Father can somehow reach the middle of the Unforgiving City, he must face the beast at the center of the maze: Kemur, who is bull and hawk and serpent, who is the fire and the sword. When Kemur and Thor Odinson meet on the battlefield, perhaps neither will survive! Collecting: Immortal Thor (2023) 21-26

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One of Grossman s three great war novels - alongside Life and Fate and Stalingrad. A significant, valuable addition to Grossman s small but powerful body of work WILLIAM BOYD A remarkable novel that illuminates the terrible realities of Barbarossa and the banal horror of warfare with incomparable understanding and insight JONATHAN DIMBLEBY There are always good reasons for reading Grossman, but few times are as resonant as our own Financial Times At the heart of his writing lies a tireless humanity and empathy Telegraph Grossman combines a journalist s eye with a novelist s empathy SpectatorSet during the catastrophic defeats of the war s first months, it tracks a Red Army regiment that wins a minor victory in eastern Belorussia but fails to exploit this success. A battalion is then entrusted with the task of slowing the German advance, and eventually encircled, before ultimately breaking out and joining with the rest of the Soviet forces.Grossman s descriptions of the natural world - and his characters relationship to it - are both vivid and unexpected, as are his memorable character sketches: eleven-year-old Lionya is determined to hang on to his toy revolver as he walks a long distance behind German lines; his defiant grandmother slaps a German officer in the face and is shot; Kotenko, a fiercely anti-Soviet peasant who initially welcomes the Germans, hangs himself in despair when they treat him with contempt; and Semion Ignatiev, a womanizer and gifted story-teller, turns out to be the boldest and most resourceful of the rank-and file soldiers.Grossman spent most of the war years close to the front line. But The People Immortal is far from being mere morale-boosting propaganda. On the contrary, as letters included in this volume make clear, it was read as a textbook, and as a work of military education. This edition includes not only the unredacted novel itself, translated here for the first time since 1946, but also a wealth of background material.A heavily redacted English translation of The People Immortal was published in 1946. This current edition is the first that reflects Grossman s original text.Translated from the Russian by Robert and Elizabeth Chandler

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a fascinating mix of memoir and science, telling the story of how one womanâ ™s cells have saved countless lives. Now an HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey Rose Byrne.â ˜No dead woman has done more for the living . . . A fascinating, harrowing, necessary book.â ™ â “ Hilary Mantel, GuardianHer name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. Born a poor black tobacco farmer, her cancer cells â “ taken without her knowledge â “ became a multimillion-dollar industry and one of the most important tools in medicine. Yet Henriettaâ ™s family did not learn of her â ˜immortalityâ ™ until more than twenty years after her death, with devastating consequences . . .Rebecca Sklootâ ™s fascinating account is the story of the life, and afterlife, of one woman who changed the medical world forever. Balancing the beauty and drama of scientific discovery with dark questions about who owns the stuff our bodies are made of, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is an extraordinary journey in search of the soul and story of a real woman, whose cells live on today in all four corners of the world.

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Love, Love, Love! I absolutely devoured this book... The ultimate locked room mystery... The Reverend was my absolute favourite! Always 5 steps behind and completely clumsy. I loved all the scenes he was in. If you love historical fiction and mysteries then this book will take your fancy! Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The ultimate locked room mystery. A housekeeper determined to solve it.When one of the ladies in residence at Hampton Court Palace fails to answer her maid s call in the morning, Mrs Lydia Bramble, palace housekeeper, is called in to investigate.What Mrs Bramble finds sends shockwaves through the whole palace: Miss Philomena Franklin, slumped over her desk, a knife in her back.With the police determined to bark up the wrong tree, Mrs Bramble decides to take up her own investigation with the help of her maid, Kitty. After all, as servants, they know just how many dangerous secrets and secret squabbles the genteel residents of the palace apartments harbour.A brilliantly fun cozy mystery, perfect for fans of SJ Bennett and T E Kinsey. What everyone is saying about Murder at the Palace: A refreshingly fun, different and exciting read!... I could do nothing else but laugh at the final line! I really hope this gets a sequel of sorts so we can see what happens next; I was highly entertained reading this. Great historical mystery. I didn t figure it out... doesn t get dull. Great writing. I will definitely look for more by this new to me author. Would recommend. Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a really well done mystery novel... Had that element that I was looking for... Can t wait to read more from N. R. Daws. Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am on a cozy kick, and this is as good as a cozy afficionado can hope for. I didn t guess the ending but the clues were pertinent and the mystery was well fleshed out. Will definitely read more by this author! Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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*A mind-boggling locked door mystery written in collaboration with the Historic Royal Palaces* Love, Love, Love! I absolutely devoured this book... The ultimate locked room mystery READER REVIEW ?????When one of the ladies in residence at Hampton Court Palace fails to answer her maid s call in the morning, Mrs Lydia Bramble, palace housekeeper, is called in to investigate. What Mrs Bramble finds sends shockwaves through the whole palace: Miss Philomena Franklin, slumped over her desk, a knife in her back. With the police determined to bark up the wrong tree, Mrs Bramble decides to take up her own investigation with the help of Miss Franklin s maid. After all, as servants, they know just how many dangerous secrets and secret squabbles the genteel residents of the palace apartments harbour. ***More reader praise for Murder at the Palace: A refreshingly fun, different and exciting read!... I could do nothing else but laugh at the final line! I really hope this gets a sequel of sorts so we can see what happens next; I was highly entertained reading this. ????? Great historical mystery. I didn t figure it out... doesn t get dull. Great writing. I will definitely look for more by this new to me author. Would recommend. ????? This was a really well done mystery novel... Had that element that I was looking for... Can t wait to read more from N. R. Daws. ????? I am on a cozy kick, and this is as good as a cozy afficionado can hope for. I didn t guess the ending but the clues were pertinent and the mystery was well fleshed out. Will definitely read more by this author! ?????

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Two-thirds of today s British Pakistani diaspora trace their origins back to Mirpur in Azad Kashmir, a district that saw mass displacement and migration when it was submerged by the waters of a dam built after Partition. Sabba Khan s debut graphic memoir explores what identity, belonging and memory mean for her and her family against the backdrop of this history. As a second generation Azad Kashmiri migrant in East London, Khan paints a vivid snapshot of contemporary British Asian life and investigates the complex shifts experienced by different generations within migrant communities, creating an uplifting and universal story that crosses borders and decades.

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Love, Love, Love! I absolutely devoured this book... The ultimate locked room mystery... The Reverend was my absolute favourite! Always 5 steps behind and completely clumsy. I loved all the scenes he was in. If you love historical fiction and mysteries then this book will take your fancy! Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The ultimate locked room mystery. A housekeeper determined to solve it.When one of the ladies in residence at Hampton Court Palace fails to answer her maid s call in the morning, Mrs Lydia Bramble, palace housekeeper, is called in to investigate.What Mrs Bramble finds sends shockwaves through the whole palace: Miss Philomena Franklin, slumped over her desk, a knife in her back.With the police determined to bark up the wrong tree, Mrs Bramble decides to take up her own investigation with the help of her maid, Kitty. After all, as servants, they know just how many dangerous secrets and secret squabbles the genteel residents of the palace apartments harbour.A brilliantly fun cozy mystery, perfect for fans of SJ Bennett and T E Kinsey. What everyone is saying about Murder at the Palace: A refreshingly fun, different and exciting read!... I could do nothing else but laugh at the final line! I really hope this gets a sequel of sorts so we can see what happens next; I was highly entertained reading this. Great historical mystery. I didn t figure it out... doesn t get dull. Great writing. I will definitely look for more by this new to me author. Would recommend. Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a really well done mystery novel... Had that element that I was looking for... Can t wait to read more from N. R. Daws. Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am on a cozy kick, and this is as good as a cozy afficionado can hope for. I didn t guess the ending but the clues were pertinent and the mystery was well fleshed out. Will definitely read more by this author! Reader Review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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June Hur, critically acclaimed author of The Silence of Bones and The Forest of Stolen Girls, returns with The Red Palace-a third evocative, atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco.To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood...Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse. All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father s approval.But Hyeon is suddenly thrust into the dark and dangerous world of court politics when someone murders four women in a single night, and the prime suspect is Hyeon s closest friend and mentor. Determined to prove her beloved teacher s innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation.In her hunt for the truth, she encounters Eojin, a young police inspector also searching for the killer. When evidence begins to point to the Crown Prince himself as the murderer, Hyeon and Eojin must work together to search the darkest corners of the palace to uncover the deadly secrets behind the bloodshed.Praise for The Red Palace:An ABA Indie BestsellerA Junior Library Guild SelectionForbes Most Anticipated Book of 2022 Selection A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package. -School Library Journal, starred review This atmospheric historical mystery will transport and captivate readers ... A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up. -Booklist, starred review An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion ... The perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue. -NPR

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From the critically acclaimed author of A Crane Among Wolves, The Red Palace is an atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco - WITH A BONUS EPILOGUE! To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood... 1758, Joseon. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse.All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father s approval. But Hyeon is suddenly thrust into the dark and dangerous world of court politics when someone murders four women in a single night, and the prime suspect is Hyeon s closest friend and mentor. Determined to prove her beloved teacher s innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation.In her hunt for the truth, she encounters Eojin, a young police inspector also searching for the killer. When evidence begins to point to the Crown Prince himself as the murderer, Hyeon and Eojin must work together to search the darkest corners of the palace to uncover the deadly secrets behind the bloodshed.

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Shortlisted for the 2005 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, Elif Shafak s The Flea Palace is a moving and highly original novel about a group of individuals who live in the same building and who together become embroiled in a mystery.By turns comic and tragic, The Flea Palace is an outstandingly original novel driven by an overriding sense of social justice.Bonbon Palace was once a stately apartment block in Istanbul. Now it is a sadly dilapidated home to ten wildly different individuals and their families.There s a womanizing, hard-drinking academic with a penchant for philosophy; a clean freak and her lice-ridden daughter; a lapsed Jew in search of true love; and a charmingly naïve mistress whose shadowy past lurks in the building. When the rubbish at Bonbon Palace is stolen, a mysterious sequence of events unfolds that result in a soul-searching quest for truth. Picaresque Guardian Hyperactive and hilarious Independent*** ELIF SHAFAK S NEW NOVEL, THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY, IS AVAILABLE NOW ***

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Join Raya and her mama and aba as they enjoy iftar, bake Ramadan cookies, do good deeds around their community and visit the mosque. Raya is celebrating Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr with her family and inviting you along to learn more! It’s a time full of fun activities and celebrations, and a great opportunity to get closer to Allah. Learn about this special time as Raya makes Ramadan mubarak cards for her friends and has her hands decorated with henna! And when the month of Ramadan is over, Raya, her mama and aba, aunts, uncles and cousins have a magical Eid celebration, playing games, opening presents and eating delicious food. This bright and engaging picture book is the perfect way to introduce little ones to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Author Sara Khan brings the celebrations to life, drawing on her own experiences with her daughter, also named Raya! This book also offers fun activities that parents and children can do together in the lead-up to the celebration, such as making a pop-up card and cookies. A fun fact file and colourful quiz follow the story, giving kids the opportunity to learn more about Allah, worship and the lunar calendar. Part of the Celebrations Festivals series, you are invited into a family #39;s celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious festivals around the world.

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An important commemorative collection to mark the eightieth anniversary of VE Day, to ensure the world never forgets.At the outbreak of the Second World War, the British empire covered one quarter of the earth s land surface and included one fifth of the world s population. People all around the British empire were caught up in the war in very different and unexpected ways, and had their lives completely changed, sometimes in ways that they could never have ever imagined. Leading historian Professor Yasmin Khan tells the stories of some of those people, from tea pickers in India to a Māori army lieutenant serving on the front line, and from a Singaporean resistance fighter to the first Australian woman journalist to report on the D-Day landings in Dunkirk. Each account gives a voice to these incredibly brave unsung heroes, who deserve to be remembered for their courage and dedication to the Allied war effort.

Objev podobné jako Undiscovered Heroes of the Second World War - Yasmin Khan

When Norman Eisen moved into the US ambassador s residence in Prague, returning to the land his mother had fled after the Holocaust, he was startled to discover swastikas hidden beneath the furniture. From that discovery unspooled the captivating, twisting tale of the remarkable people who lived in the house before Eisen. Their story is Europe s, telling the dramatic and surprisingly cyclical tale of the endurance of liberal democracy: the optimistic Jewish financial baron who built the palace; the conflicted Nazi general who put his life at risk for the house during World War II; the first postwar US ambassador struggling to save both the palace and Prague from communist hands; the child star- turned-diplomat who fought to end totalitarianism; and Eisen s own mother, whose life demonstrates how those without power and privilege moved through history.The Last Palace chronicles the upheavals that have transformed the continent over the past century and reveals how we never live far from the past.

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Finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in FictionOne of Vulture s Books We Can t Wait to Read in 2022One of The Millions Most Anticipated Books of 2022One of The Observer s Fiction to Look Out for in 2022One of MS Magazine s Most Anticipated Books of 2022One of Literary Hub s Most Anticipated Books of 2022An Indian Express Book to Look Out for in 2022 A brilliant and beautifully written book about capitalism and the patriarchy, about Dalit India and digital America, about power and family and love Alex Preston, Observer, Fiction to look out for in 2022 Vauhini Vara s lyrical and thought-provoking debut novel begins in India in the 1950s, following a young man born into a Dalit family of coconut farmers in a remote village in Andhra Pradesh. King Rao, as he comes to be known, later moves to the US, where he studies in Seattle, meeting the love of his life and his business partner, the smart and self-assured Margie. King Rao ultimately rises up through Silicon Valley to become the most famous tech CEO in the world and the leader of a powerful, corporate-owned global government. Yet he ultimately ends up living on a remote island off the coast of Washington state, an exile from the world which he has helped build.There, in a beautiful home on an otherwise deserted island, he brings up his brilliant daughter, Athena. Shielded from the world s glances, in many ways she has an idyllic childhood, but she will be forced to reexamine her father s past and take steps to try to decide her own future. She is unlike other girls, and she will find the outside world much more hostile than her father did when he left the coconut grove he called home.A profound and moving novel about technology, consciousness and revolution, The Immortal King Rao asks how we build the worlds in which we live, and whether we ever have the power to leave them?

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He s cuddly. He s lovable. He s down with the kids. And he s available for your corporate retreat. Yes, there was another Hulk once - the one who made all those nasty threats about ending the world. But who needs him? The Living Hulk is here - you might know him as Xemnu. And he s going to save us all, or your money back! But who will triumph when Xemnu battles Robert Bruce Banner, the strangest man of all time?! Plus: As events grow ever stranger, the Thoughtful Man arrives - and his dreadful thoughts are vast and dark enough to swallow even the Devil. And when the war with the Minotaur finally ends, a grateful humanity will know who saved them all. Can there be a happy ending for the Immortal Hulk?

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Buckingham Palace, Christmas 1952When plucky young Caroline Stratton is offered a secretarial job at the Palace, she canâ ™t believe her luck. Moving upstairs from her friends in the Royal Householdâ ™s staff is daunting, but sheâ ™s determined to make her East End family proud.Then, just days later, her brother is framed for murder and arrested. Caroline is devastated. How can she help him, when she risks losing the livelihood that keeps her family afloat if the story came out?With the Palace preparing for the first festive season of the new Queen s reign, can Caroline find the strength to trust her friends, and prove her brotherâ ™s innocence in time for Christmas?This heart-wrenching, inspiring historical saga for fans of Downton Abbey and The Crown is the perfect novel to curl up by the fire with.

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THE FESTIVE FIFTH BOOK IN THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING CHAPTER-BOOK SERIES ABOUT THE UNICORNIA ACADEMY OF MAGIC â “ PERFECT FOR FANS OF ISADORA MOON AND FROZEN!Welcome to the magical school where youâ ™ll learn spells, potions and everything you need to know about Unicorns!Claudia and her friends are on a school trip to the Frozen Palace â “ a wonderland of ice unicorns and everlasting snow! But they soon get lost within the glistening walls. And is the Palace starting to melt?! Get ready for a frosty adventure sparkling with wintry magic, snowflakes and unicorns.With colour illustrations, this magical chapter-book series is great for building confidence in newly independent readers.Thereâ ™s a whole world of Unicornia to read:Unicornia: Learning to Fly â “ perfect for talking to children who are worried about starting schoolUnicornia: A Magical Birthday â “ perfect for birthdays and celebrationsUnicornia: The Cupcake Contest â “ perfect for budding bakers and for talking to children about teamworkUnicornia: The Dance Show â “ perfect for talking to children about stage fright and nervesUnicornia: The Frozen Palace â “ THE BRAND-NEW BOOK COMING SOON! PRE-ORDER NOW FOR THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER.

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An explosive romantasy YA, perfect for fans of The Hunger Gamesand Lore. Every Lunar Eclipse signifies the beginning of the Immortal Games:An epic set of games played by the Gods of Olympus. The stakesare high for the Gods who covet entertainment and glory above allelse. For the Tokens, it s about survival.

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Horror has a name. You d never notice the man. He doesn t like to be noticed. He s quiet. Calm. If someone were to shoot him in the head... all he d do is die. Until night falls - and someone else gets up again. The man s name is Banner. The horror is the Immortal Hulk. And trouble has a way of following them both. As Bruce Banner struggles to control the undying monster within, he finds himself hunted by his old friends and allies. But there are more sinister forces at work. Something terrible has infected Banner. A dark infection with unspeakable plans for humanity.

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If a house could gossip, this is the book that Hampton Court would whisper. An enjoyable and readable stroll through 500 years of Hampton Court history: royal residents, common visitors, thieves, invaders and ghostsâ ™ PHILIPPA GREGORYFor centuries, Hampton Court has been a place of power, scandal and intrigue: a stage for events that shaped the nation. The Palace raises the curtain on 500 years of British history with royals, politicians, criminals, and geniuses all playing their parts.Hampton Court has been an arc of monarchy, revolution, religious fundamentalism, sexual scandals, and military coups. In this rich and vivid history, Gareth Russell moves through the rooms and the decades, each time focusing on a different person who called Hampton Court their home.Beginning with the Tudors, Russell takes the reader from the kitchens of Henry VII and the dreams of Anne Boleyn to Elizabeth Iâ ™s brush with death and the staging of Shakespeareâ ™s plays. To the commissioning of the King James Bible, the republican victories of Oliver Cromwell, the many mistresses of Charles II and their laxative-laced attempts to embarrass one another. The gossip and feuds of Georgian aristocrats lead into the era of the Windsors when Hampton Court becomes the place to host Elizabeth IIâ ™s coronation ball and hide the last Tsarâ ™s sister.Fascinating and engaging, The Palace is as atmospheric as it is gossipy and through the many sovereigns and servants that lived and worked in its halls reveals the personal tragedy and political importance of this extraordinary place.

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2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEOne life changing decision: your husband or your one true love?----------------On a perfect August morning, Elle Bishop heads out for a swim in the pond below The Paper Palace - her family s holiday home in Cape Cod. As she dives beneath the water she relives the passionate encounter she had the night before, against the side of the house that knows all her darkest secrets, while her husband and mother chatted to their guests inside...So begins a story that unfolds over twenty-four hours and fifty years, as Elle s shocking betrayal leads her to a life-changing decision.A PAGE-TURNING SUMMER READ FOR FANS OF WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING AND LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE----------------Readers have been gripped by THE PAPER PALACE:***** I devoured this book in a couple of days ***** I fell in love with the characters ***** A heart-rending love story filled with so many complications Sunday Times Bestseller, September 2022

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Set in Burma during the British invasion of 1885, this masterly novel tells the story of Rajkumar, a poor boy lifted on the tides of social and political chaos, who goes on to create an empire in the Burmese teak forest. When soldiers force the royal family out of the Glass Palace and into exile, Rajkumar befriends Dolly, a young woman in the court of the Burmese Queen, whose love will shape his life. He cannot forget her, and years later, as a rich man, he goes in search of her.From the Booker Prize-shortlisted author, an unforgettable story of love, war and family. Spanning three generations, in Burma, Malaya and India, The Glass Palace is an extraordinary epic.

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I m surprised it isn t the most famous book in the world Max Porter How simple this novel is. How subtle. How strong. How unlike any other. It is unique. It is unforgettable. It is extraordinary Doris Lessing She was close to the edge now: the ice laid its hand upon her The schoolchildren call it the Ice Palace: a frozen waterfall in the Norwegian fjords transformed into a fantastic structure of translucent walls, sparkling towers and secret chambers. It fascinates two young girls, lonely Unn and lively Siss, who strike up an intense friendship. When Unn decides to explore the Ice Palace alone and doesn t return, Siss must try to cope with the loss of her friend without succumbing to a frozen world of her own making.

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The micro-friends arrive on Planet Exis, but a space villain called Badlaw is waiting for them! Now Nok needs the friends help to defeat Badlaw and save the planet. Find out what happens in Planet Exis. In Attack of the Buzzles, our heroes are chased by a swarm of scary-looking insects will they be able to get away?Nok leads the micro-friends to his home to find his parents, the King and Queen of Exis, but the palace is deserted. Find out what s happened to them in The Empty Palace.In Battle with the Beast, the mysterious Arkon explains to Max, Cat, Ant, Tiger and Nok about the mission that they must go on but first they must face a giant energy beast!Nok loses the precious mission map in Nurp Stampede. Find out if the micro-friends can get it back before they are spotted by Badlaw s Krools. In The Trap, Nok is caught in a trap set by the Krools. Find out if Max, Cat, Ant, Tiger and Seven can save him in time.Each book comes with notes on the inside front and back covers for teachers, TAs and parents/carers, which give question prompts and points for discussion, challenge words, and additional activities that children can do.

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This Element introduces the replicator dynamics for symmetric and asymmetric games where the strategy sets are metric spaces. The authors provide conditions to approximate the replicator dynamics on a space of measures by means of a finite-dimensional dynamical system and a sequence of measure-valued Markov processes.

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A dazzling cookbook with vibrant recipes, captivating stories and stunning photography from Palestine A moving, hugely knowledgeable and utterly delicious book Anthony Bourdain A big bowl-full of delicious Palestinian recipes, plus lots of insightful and moving stories... Great stuff Yotam Ottolenghi A zingingly evocative collection of personal stories... Calling it a cookbook does it a disservice. Zaitoun deserves to be read as much as cooked from Observer Food Monthly Bursting with the freshness and brightness that is characteristic of all Levantine cuisine, Palestinian food is fragrant, healthy and delicious. From a colourful array of bountiful mezze dishes to rich slow-cooked stews flavoured with aromatic spice blends, it s a cuisine that represents the very best of modern Middle Eastern cookery. In this beautiful Palestinian cookbook, food writer Yasmin Khan shares recipes and stories from her travels through the region. On her journey she harvests black olives from the groves of Burquin in the West Bank, hand-rolls maftool - the plump Palestinian couscous - in home kitchens in Jenin and even finds time to enjoy a pint with workers at the Taybeh brewery, which is producing the first Palestinian craft beer. As she feasts and cooks with Palestinians of all ages and backgrounds, she learns about the realities of their everyday lives. Zaitoun includes herb-filled salads, quick pickles, fragrant soups, tender roasted meats and rich desserts, and has a special focus on vegetarian versions of Palestinian classics. It has recipes for olive, fig and honey tapenade, roast chicken stuffed with pine nuts and raisins, and pomegranate passion cake, among many others. And surrounding the recipes, there is a chorus of stories from those who love, live and cook with Palestine in their hearts. About the Author Yasmin Khan is an award-winning author, campaigner and cook who is passionate about sharing people s stories through food. Her debut book, The Saffron Tales, explored her culinary adventures through Iran and was named by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and BBC Radio 4 s Food Programme as one of the best cookbooks of 2016. Prior to working in food, Khan spent a decade working as a human rights campaigner for NGOs and grassroots groups. yasminkhanstories.com / @yasmin_khan

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Filled with wit and verve, Vaseem Khan brings his vibrant and dynamic style to this spin-off cosy crime series set in the world of James Bond. Charming, drily humorous, and intelligently crafted, Quantum of Menace, the first in the Q mystery books, will appeal to Bond fans, readers of Murder Before Evensong, The Thursday Murder Club and Slow Horses novels, and those who are looking for a new take on clever crime fiction. #39;Excellent. An entertaining mash-up of Fleming, Le Carré and the best of British detective fiction #39; CHARLIE HIGSON #39;A thrilling addition to the 007 universe .... worthy of Fleming himself #39; THE EXPRESS**AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**Q is out of MI6 . . .. . . and in over his headAfter Major Boothroyd (aka Q) is unexpectedly ousted from his role with British Intelligence developing technologies for MI6 #39;s 00 agents, he finds himself back in his sleepy hometown of Wickstone-on-Water. His childhood friend, renowned quantum computer scientist Peter Napier, has died in mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a cryptic note. The police seem uninterested, but Q feels compelled to investigate and soon discovers that Napier #39;s ground-breaking work may have attracted sinister forces . . . Can Q decode the truth behind Napier #39;s death, even as danger closes in? #39;Fast, wise, funny, suspenseful and highly recommended #39; LEE CHILD #39;A cunning and propulsive thriller brimming with wit. A sparkling addition to Bond #39;s literary universe #39; MARK BILLINGHAM #39;Clever, cunning and quirky ... Quintessential Khan #39; MICK HERRON #39;A wonderful novel, escapist and playful, but with moments of deep tenderness and serious comment #39; ANN CLEEVES #39;Punchy, witty, smart and thrilling #39; JANICE HALLETT #39;An irresistible cocktail of thrills, wit, and style ... Fans of Slow Horses will LOVE this #39; WILL DEAN #39;An original idea, brilliantly executed; shaken not stirred #39; RAGNAR JÓNASSON #39;Only one man could bring a fan favourite 007 character to life with such wit and skill: the name #39;s Khan, Vaseem Khan #39; BENJAMIN STEVENSON

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From a rising-star author, winner of the both the Bram Stoker® and Nebula Awards, a richly inventive, brutal and beautiful science-fantasy novella. A story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion that will stay with you long after the final page. For readers of Nghi Vo’s The Empress of Salt and Fortune, Neon Yang’s The Black Tides of Heaven and Kritika H. Rao’s The Surviving Sky.Liu Lufeng is the eldest princess of the Feng royalty and, bound by duty and tradition, the next bride to the human king. With their bark faces, arms of braided branches and hair of needle threads, the Feng people live within nature, nurtured by the land. But they exist under the constant threat of human expansion, and the negotiation of bridewealth is the only way to stop— or at least delay—the destruction of their home. Come her wedding day, Lufeng plans to kill the king and finally put an end to the marriages.Trapped in the great human palace in the run-up to the union, Lufeng begins to uncover the truth about her people’s origins and realizes they will never be safe from the humans. So she must learn to let go of duty and tradition, choose her allies carefully, and risk the unknown in order to free her family and shape her own fate.From a rising-star author, winner of the both the Bram Stoker® and Nebula Awards, a richly inventive, brutal and beautiful story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion.

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Faysal receives a mysterious letter about the death of aunt he canâ ™t remember. Leaving his lover and his life in Europe behind, he returns to the village of his birth in Palestine and to his familyâ ™s extraordinary, deserted house, the palace on the higher hill. With a backdrop of violence and the permanent threat from settlers, Faysal wanders the once-lavish rooms as characters from the past return to shed light on his family story and on the story of his people.In beautiful, angry prose, Karim Kattan introduces us to an intimate Palestine of the imagination where dreams and nightmares are in constant conflict. With hints of One Hundred Years of Solitude and Brideshead Revisited, he gives a nuanced deeply moving vision of the tragedy of war and a picture of his homeland that feels entirely new to English-speaking readers.The book won the 2021 Prix des Cinq Continents de la Francophonie.

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Meet Claude, the ordinary dog with an extraordinary life. Now the star of his very own TV show on Disney Junior and ITVBe. Claude and Sir Bobblysock just happen to wander accidentally into the royal palace on a very special day indeed - the Queen s birthday! Unfortunately the royal nanny, Nanny Stern-Bloomers, has had to take herself off for a lie-down and there s no one to make sure the royal children stay neat and tidy for the big party. But . . . Claude and Sir Bobblysock could step in to babysit, couldn t they? After all, princes and princesses are always on their best behaviour . . . The tenth book in this hilarious bestselling series. Perfect for new readers and also great for sharing! Praise for the Claude series: Illustrated with humour and elegance The Times With quirky illustrations and plenty of humour Metro Claude in the City was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children s Book Prize and selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club. Claude Going for Gold won the Sainsbury s Children s Book Award. Alex T. Smith was the official World Book Day illustrator in 2014. Follow Alex at alextsmith.com and on Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith

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