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One Blade of Grass - Henry Shukman

**A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR SELECTION**As heard on The Tim Ferriss Show!''Captivating''TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT''The book Shukman was born to write''NATALIE GOLDBERG, author of WRITING DOWN THE BONES''A wonderful and generous book''DAVID HINTON, author of THE WILDS OF POETRY***One Blade of Grass is award-winning novelist and poet Henry Shukman''s account of his journey through the world of Zen Buddhism. Raised in a rationalist household in Oxford during the spiritual heyday of the Sixties and Seventies, an unexpected spiritual awakening would prompt a lifelong quest to integrate the experience into his life, leading him eventually to Zen Buddhism. As Shukman gets to grips with meditative practice and struggles with anxiety, depression and the chronic eczema he had had since childhoods, he discovers in surprising ways the emotional, spiritual and even physical healing that he has been searching for all along.By turns humorous and moving, this beautifully written memoir demystifies Zen training, casting its profound insights in simple, lucid language, and takes the reader on a journey of their own, into the hidden treasures of life that contemplative practice can reveal to any of us.

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Original Love - Henry Shukman

"Powerful, poetic, transformative."—Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance\"Henry Shukman is one of the wisest and most poetical teachers of dharma we have today. In an increasingly fragmented world, he is unusually good company."—Sam HarrisNew York Times bestselling author of Waking Up and host of the Making Sense podcast\\The essential meditation guide for the twenty-first century: renowned mindfulness teacher Henry Shukman replaces the concept of original sin with original love, teaching us to tap into the love that shapes our world and can transform who we are.An increasing number of people today feel disconnected, disengaged, and lonely. Many of us are seeking solace, beginning with ourselves. Original Love is the secular spiritual handbook we need to ease our troubles and find the highest possible happiness.Henry Shukman, spiritual director of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides a way forward based on four paths—Mindfulness, Support, Absorption, and Awakening—that promote growth and healing through meditation for practitioners of any level. And it works! Shukman includes inspiring stories from the students of his Original Love program that reveal how it has transformed their lives.Urgently needed, Original Love helps us create peace for ourselves and our times byreducing stress, anxiety, and depression;relaxing the mind and body;easing feelings of worry, regret, anger, and irritation;and improving decision-making and executive functioning.Finding a sense of love is a critical purpose of meditation. Finding your way back to the loving peace that lives at the center of things is Original Love.

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Leaves of Grass (1847497551)

Kniha - autor Walt Whitman, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars. First published in 1855, and edited, revised and expanded over thirty years, Leaves of Grass’ has become one of the most celebrated poetry collections in the history of American literature. A master of free verse, Walt Whitman captures the true spirit of his homeland and its people through his poetry. He explores a wide range of themes, encompassing American identity and cultural values, democracy, nature and the mysteries of the human spirit. Featuring the poems of the original 1855 edition, Leaves of Grass’ remains an influential work within the American literary tradition, studied and treasured around the world.

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Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman

First published in 1855 and extended by the author over the course of more than three decades, Leaves of Grass embodies Walt Whitman’s lifetime ambition to create a new voice that could capture the spirit and vibrancy of the young American nation, while celebrating at the same time “Nature without check with original energy”.Famously written in free verse and brimming with sensuous imagery and an unbridled love of nature and life in all its forms, and containing celebrated poems such as the ebullient ‘Song of Myself’ – described by Jay Parini as the greatest American poem ever written – and the elegiac ‘When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d’, Leaves of Grass is not only the finest achievement of a highly unique poet, but a founding text for American literature and modern poetry.Considered one of the most influential poets in American literature and a pioneer of free verse, Walt Whitman (1819–92) was also a prolific writer of essays and articles. Controversial in its time, his sprawling collection Leaves of Grass is regarded as his magnum opus.

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Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey work of the stars...First published in 1855, and edited, revised and expanded over thirty years, 'Leaves of Grass' has become one of the most celebrated poetry collections in the history of American literature. A master of free verse, Walt Whitman captures the true spirit of his homeland and its people through his poetry. He explores a wide range of themes, encompassing American identity and cultural values, democracy, nature and the mysteries of the human spirit.Featuring the poems of the original 1855 edition, 'Leaves of Grass' remains an influential work within the American literary tradition, studied and treasured around the world.

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The Stable Boy of Auschwitz - Henry Oster, Dexter Ford

The instant Sunday Times and Amazon charts bestseller"I found myself in the Auschwitz stables, and I felt an ember of hope. If I could make myself useful, helping these horses, maybe I could stay alive."In the darkest moment of history, one child found the courage and strength to survive the unimaginable. This is Henry''s true story.One hot, humid day in July, 1944, the Gestapo abducted fifteen-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Lódz Polish Ghetto. Like so many Jews before them, they had been selected to disappear - they were being sent to Auschwitz. Exhausted after hours of traveling, they finally emerged from the stifling, filth-ridden cattle car. Already devastated at having lost his father to starvation, Henry clutched his mother''s frail hand, knowing she was all he had left in the world, and that he was the only one left to protect her. In a flash, he felt them being brutally torn apart. Crying out for her, his heart shuddered as he watched her disappear into a sea of other women. Henry knew that was the last time he would ever see her, and he felt like he had failed her. He was now completely alone in the world.Starving, and close to giving up all hope, Henry volunteered to work in the stables, responsible for breeding horses for the war effort. As he watched other prisoners leave and never return, Henry quickly realised these horses were his only lifeline - because every morning he was sent to the stables, was one more morning he escaped the gas chambers. Before long, caring for the horses became a passion, and their comfort and strength gave Henry a glimmer of life and hope in an ocean of death. Although with every second that passed, Henry knew if he became too weak or made one mistake, he would be mercilessly replaced...This is the heart-wrenching and inspirational true account of a courageous little German boy who, against all odds, after losing almost everything a human being can lose, survived to tell his story.This book was originally published as The Kindness of the Hangman.''Heartbreaking. Eye opening. Tear jerking... kept having to tell myself that this was a real account of the Holocaust.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''Phenomenal... I learned more about the Holocaust than anything I have read in the past... I can''t express how much this book affected me.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ''Inspiring book - a Must Read!!'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''Spellbinding... I could not put this book down. The events are recorded in a human voice, not the history book version. I learned so much that was left out of my history books.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''A truly amazing story.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''A moving and powerful story of survival.''Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''Brought me to tears.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''An incredible story. Once I started reading, I couldn''t put this down.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''Amazing story. One that needs to be told over and over to the next generations.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''Riveting, couldn''t put it down. An amazing and heart wrenching recollection of unimaginable events. What an inspiring story of bravery, perseverance and finding the will to go on.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''I could not put the book down... will make you appreciate everything that you have in this world.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★''I have never written an amazon review BEFORE finishing a book, but I''m doing it today... it is direct, evocative, and emotionally impossible to deal with all at once. IMO if you want to read about the Holocaust from a survivor, you owe it to yourself to read this book.'' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Funko POP! What if…? - Gamora with Blade of Thanos (889698586511)

Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, výška 9 cm, materiál vinyl, nepohyblivá Funko POP! jsou čím dál populárnější malé vinylové figurky s ikonickým roztomilým vzhledem, který je charakterizován velkou hlavou a malým tělem postavičky. Poprvé byly představeny v roce 2010, kombinují tradiční výrobu sošek s moderními prvky a barvami a jsou uznávané i jako sběratelské předměty. Každý si v dnes už tisících figurek najde tu svoji, vyráběny jsou v mnoha různých tématech, jako jsou filmy, televizní seriály, hry, komiksy a další pop-kulturní ikony. I tato figurka, Funko POP! What if…? - Gamora with Blade of Thanos, o výšce 9 cm se stane skvělým kouskem do vaší sbírky, či veselou hračkou pro vaše dítko. Zásadní vlastnosti figurky Funko POP! What if…? - Gamora with Blade of Thanos Figurka Funko nadchne každého sběratele Figurka ze série Marvel je charakteristická kvalitním zpracováním Materiálem je vinyl Funko POP! What if…? - Gamora with Blade of Thanos poslouží jako...

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Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places - Henry Carroll

An essential guide for emerging artists learning how to take pictures of places.From the author of the bestselling Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs series, this jargon–free introduction covers all aspects of photographing places, including landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, and interiors.Whatever your camera, interest, or skill level, this indispensable photography guide gives you all the essential techniques and demystifies the work of acclaimed photographers. Packed with practical tips and iconic images, this accessible book will teach everything you need to take meaningful pictures of the places that matter to you most.Split into five sections, the book covers composition, exposure, light, manipulation and location.Featuring the work of iconic photographers: Alec Soth, Ansel Adams, Martin Parr, Robert Adams, Todd Hido, Rut Blees Luxemburg, Julius Shulman, Rinko Kawauchi, Thomas Ruff, Tim Hetherington, Joel Sternfeld, Kyler Zeleny, Julius Shulman, Bert Danckaert, Mitch Epstein, Mitch Dobrowner, Massimo Vitali, Joel Meyerowitz, Stephen Tourlentes, Lee Friedlander, Yoshinori Mizutani, John Hilliard, Simon Norfolk, Charles March, Floto + Warner, Olaf Otto Becker, John Gossage, Kikuji Kawanda, Richard Misrach, Harry Cory Wright, Philippe Chancel, Harry Gruyaert, Brassaï, Richard Mosse, Dodo Jin Ming, Tina Hillier, Jorma Puranen, William Henry Jackson, Matt Siber, Mike Slack, Reiner Riedler, John Davies, Fay Godwin, Dilon Marsh, Steffi Klenz, Kathy Ryan, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Joan Fontcuberta, Ying Ang, and Charles Duke.Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places is part of the internationally–bestselling ''Read This'' series, which has sold over half–a–million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.More titles in the ''Read This'' series:Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll (9781780673356)Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People by Henry Carroll (9781780676241)Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887)Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542)Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976)Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)

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Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of People - Henry Carroll

Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People is one of the best photography books to read if you want to learn how to take good pictures of people. This straight–talking guide will give you top portrait photography tips and is ideal for users of any camera who have a basic knowledge of photography. • Learn top portrait photography tips from 50 famous photographers • Take great portrait photography and pictures of people • A must–have guide for amateur photographers and professional photographers • A bestselling book on portrait photographyThis book walks you through the essential techniques of portrait photography, whether it''s on the street, at home or in the studio. Packed with iconic images by famous photographers, it gives you the inspiration and know–how needed to get out there and take great pictures of friends, family and everyone else.Top portrait photography tips from 50 famous photographers including: Richard Avedon, William Klein, Cindy Sherman, Garry Winogrand, Richard Renaldi, William Eggleston, Sebastião Salgado and Henri Cartier–Bresson.Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs of People is part of the bestselling ''Read This'' series, which has sold over half–a–million books worldwide and has been translated into over 20 languages.Coming soon:Read This if You Want to Be YouTube Famous (Feb 2020)More titles in the ''Read This. series:Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll (9781780673356)Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs of Places by Henry Carroll (9781780679051)Use This if You Want to Take Great Photographs: A Photo Journal by Henry Carroll (9781780678887)Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786270542)Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing by Selwyn Leamy (9781786274052)Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing People by Selwyn Leamy (9781786275127)Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer by Ross Raisin (9781786271976)Read This if You Want to Be Instagram Famous edited by Henry Carroll (9781780679679)

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Sharing My Love of Cricket - Henry Blofeld

The world in which I began my life in cricket could hardly be further away from the world of cricket today. __________ Henry Blofeld has entertained countless fans around the world with his wit and charm. In his trademark way, Blowers reminisces on a lifetime of being immersed in the sport he loves. Taking readers on a nostalgic journey through his illustrious career, sharing delightful stories about the timeless traditions and remarkable characters that have shaped the game. Filled with stories and marvellous anecdotes, from his own life, Henry reflects warmly on a different era which was full of great fun and adventure. Looking back at the great characters that brought the sport to life, Sharing My Love of Cricket is a nostalgic and heart-warming reminder of the appeal of summers gone by. With the same wit and wisdom that has endeared him to fans worldwide, he turns his keen eye to the future of the sport. With the rise of the short-format game, the unrelenting rise of franchises, and the inevitable influx of money, Henry shares his thoughts on what the future holds and what comes next. Can cricket maintain its historic charm while embracing change? And where is the spirit of cricket? Sharing My Love of Cricket is a love letter to the sport, penned by a man who has lived and breathed the game for decades. It is a reflection on how things were and an analysis of where things are heading. Henry Blofeld''s book is a clear reminder of why there is nothing quite like cricket.

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Tropic of Capricorn - Henry Miller

A cult modern classic, Tropic of Capricorn is as daring, frank and influential as Henry Miller first novel, Tropic of Cancer -- new to Penguin Modern Classics with a cover by Tracey EminA story of sexual and spiritual awakening, Tropic of Capricorn shocked readers when it was published in 1939. A mixture of fiction and autobiography, it is the story of Henry V. Miller who works for the Cosmodemonic telegraph company in New York in the 1920s and tries to write the most important work of literature that was ever published. Tropic of Capricorn paints a dazzling picture of the life of the writer and of New York City between the wars: the skyscrapers and the sewers, the lust and the dejection, the smells and the sounds of a city that is perpetually in motion, threatening to swallow everyone and everything.''Literature begins and ends with the meaning of what Miller has done'' Lawrence Durrell ''The only imaginative prose-writer of the slightest value who has appeared among the English-speaking races for some years past'' George Orwell ''The greatest American writer'' Bob Dylan Henry Miller (1891-1980) is one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His best-known novels include Tropic of Cancer (1934), Tropic of Capricorn (1939), and the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy (Sexus, 1949, Plexus, 1953, and Nexus, 1959), all published in France and banned in the US and the UK until 1964. He is widely recognised as an irreverent, risk-taking writer who redefined the novel and made the link between the European avant-garde and the American Beat generation.

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Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman

''I spring from the pages into your arms''Walt Whitman''s Leaves of Grass stands as one of the most influential and innovative literary works of the last two hundred years. Widely credited as the originator of free verse in English, Whitman put forward a radical new language of the body, the nation, and same-sex love. After the book''s initial publication in June 1855, Whitman revised and expanded the project a further seven times, with subsequent editions appearing at regular intervals until his death in 1892. His revisions to particular poems were often substantial, and the addition of new poems to each edition so extensive, that the books dimensions altered dramatically.This edition introduces Whitmans ongoing labour of revision and renewal his successive responses to the shattering years that encompassed the American Civil War and its aftermath. Beginning with the first edition of 1855, it moves chronologically, selecting and including the most substantial poems and clusters as Whitman first included them. In most cases, this means reprinting the often more politically and sexually daring beginning, rather than the revised end, of a particular poem''s journey. The present edition thereby provides a portrait of a poet who attempted to reshape his project in tandem with some of the most tumultuous decades in American history, and who in the process altered forever the parameters and possibilities of poetry itself.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Floral Patterns of India - Henry Wilson

A unique combination of photography and illustration reveals an extraordinary variety of floral motifs in the historical buildings of India: 'A jewel of a book' Embroidery magazine Following the success of Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India, Henry Wilson has turned, for this companion volume, to a single theme. But what a theme: the variety of floral motifs in the exquisitely wrought details of India’s architectural wonders is boundless, and one can only marvel at the way in which the basic elements of wood, stone and plaster have been transformed into masterworks of decorative art. From the illustrious Mughal Empire during its greatest period of monument-building and artistic creativity to the time of British rule, which brought with it an unprecedented period of peace that allowed great wealth to be concentrated on the arts, the richness of India’s architecture is overwhelming. Henry Wilson’s fine photographs reveal the skill, patience and imagination of the many thousands of craftsmen who have turned to floral motifs and rendered them with precision and life-enriching creativity. Juxtaposed with the photographs are Wilson’s own detailed drawings, all created by hand but with a stencil-like clarity that helps us understand the original historical patterns. The result is an invaluable sourcebook that will appeal not only to those interested in one of the world’s oldest civilizations and greatest cultures, but also to anyone seeking inspiration for their own creations.

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Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman

A collectible new Penguin Classics series: stunning, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets, which present each poet''s most famous book of verse as it was originally published. Designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith and beautifully set, these slim, A format volumes are the ultimate gift for poetry lovers. In 1855 Walt Whitman published his first collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass. The volume received great praise from leading Transcendentalist poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. This encouraged what would become a lifelong project as Whitman expanded and rewrote the volume until his death in 1892. Whitman''s innovative use of free verse and the quotidian achieved his aim of reaching out to the everyday American. This edition, based on the earliest published version of 1855, features Whitman''s most famous poem ''Song of Myself'', an American epic inspired by his personal experiences.

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Smell of Summer Grass - Adam Nicolson

The Smell of Summer Grass is the story of the years spent in finding and building a personal idyll, sometimes a dream, sometimes a nightmare, by writer Adam Nicolson and his wife, cook and gardener, Sarah Raven.Without knowing one end of a hay baler from the other, Adam Nicolson and Sarah Raven, fed up with London and with life, escaped with his family to a run-down farm in the Sussex Weald. Looking for Arcadia, they found a mixture of intense beauty and profound chaos. Over three years they struggled with dock leaves, spring flowers, bloody-minded sheep and neighbours before eventually arriving at some kind of equilibrium.Funny, poetic, ironic and wise, ‘The Smell of Summer Grass’ is based partly on the long out of print ''Perch Hill''. It traces the growing intimacy between man and his chosen place, his love affair with it and his frustrations with its intractable realities. As an attempt to live out the pastoral vision, it makes one heartfelt plea: we should never abandon our dreams.

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Tropic of Cancer - Henry Miller

Shocking, banned and the subject of obscenity trials, Henry Miller''s first novel Tropic of Cancer is one of the most scandalous and influential books of the twentieth century -- new to Penguin Modern Classics with a cover by Tracey EminTropic of Cancer redefined the novel. Set in Paris in the 1930s, it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes, pimps, and artists. Banned in the US and the UK for more than thirty years because it was considered pornographic, Tropic of Cancer continued to be distributed in France and smuggled into other countries. When it was first published in the US in 1961, it led to more than 60 obscenity trials until a historic ruling by the Supreme Court defined it as a work of literature. Long hailed as a truly liberating book, daring and uncompromising, Tropic of Cancer is a cornerstone of modern literature that asks us to reconsider everything we know about art, freedom, and morality.''At last an unprintable book that is fit to read'' Ezra Pound ''A momentous event in the history of modern writing'' Samuel Beckett ''The book that forever changed the way American literature would be written'' Erica Jong

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The Colossus of Maroussi - Henry Miller

''Out of the sea, as if Homer himself had arranged it for me, the islands bobbed up, lonely, deserted, mysterious in the fading light''Enraptured by a young woman''s account of the landscapes of Greece, Henry Miller set off to explore the Grecian countryside with his friend Lawrence Durrell in 1939. In The Colossus of Maroussi he describes drinking from sacred springs, nearly being trampled to death by sheep and encountering the flamboyant Greek poet Katsumbalis, who ''could galvanize the dead with his talk''. This lyrical classic of travel writing represented an epiphany in Miller''s life, and is the book he would later cite as his favourite. ''One of the five greatest travel books of all time'' Pico Iyer

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The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire - Henry Gee

For the first time in over ten millennia, the rate of human population growth is slowing down. The global population is forecast to begin declining in the second half of this century, and in 10,000 years' time our species will likely be extinct.In The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire, Henry Gee shows how we arrived at this crucial moment in history, beginning his story deep in the palaeolithic past and charting our dramatic rise from one species of human among many to the most dominant animal to ever live on Earth.But rapid climate change, a stagnating global economy, falling birth rates and an unexplainable decline in average human sperm count are combining to make our chances for longevity increasingly slim. There could be a way forward, but the launch window is narrow . . .Drawing on a dazzling array of the latest scientific research, Gee tells the extraordinary story of humanity with characteristic warmth and wit, and suggests how our exceptional species might avoid its tragic fate.

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Grass - Gendry-Kim Keum Suk

Appeared on best of the year lists from The New York Times, The Guardian, and more! Winner of The Cartoonist Studio Prize for Best Print Comic of the Year!Grass is a powerful antiwar graphic novel, telling the life story of a Korean girl named Okseon Lee who was forced into sexual slavery for the Japanese Imperial Army during the Second World War—a disputed chapter in twentieth-century Asian history.Beginning in Lee’s childhood, Grass shows the lead-up to the war from a child’s vulnerable perspective, detailing how one person experienced the Japanese occupation and the widespread suffering it entailed for ordinary Koreans. Keum Suk Gendry-Kim emphasizes Lee’s strength in overcoming the many forms of adversity she experienced. Grass is painted in a black ink that flows with lavish details of the beautiful fields and farmland of Korea and uses heavy brushwork on the somber interiors of Lee’s memories.The cartoonist Gendry-Kim’s interviews with Lee become an integral part of Grass, forming the heart and architecture of this powerful nonfiction graphic novel and offering a holistic view of how Lee’s wartime suffering changed her. Grass is a landmark graphic novel that makes personal the desperate cost of war and the importance of peace.

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The Henna Archive - Azra Khamissa

With detailed how-tos, evocative stories, and expert advice, this curated collection of 30 beautiful, easily reproducible designs by henna expert Azra Khamissa captures the past, present, and future of henna. Applied intricately to hands before celebrations, spread thickly on the soles of feet to protect the skin, or drawn in loose lines and shapes as a form of creative expression: Henna is all these things and more. Using her deep love for henna and tapping into her years of hosting henna workshops, designer and chiropractor Azra Khamissa fuses her own unique designs with historical and traditional inspiration to create The Henna Archive, a guide with 30 approachable designs that you can create at home. Inside you’ll find historical designs from Libya, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and more, as well as designs of Khamissa’s own creation: leopard prints, crescent moons, Japanese knots, and flowers. Touching stories from people around the world sharing their personal connections to henna pair with the designs and illuminate the intimate nature of this ancient body art. Included are detailed how-tos to take your henna practice to the next level and tips, like how to get the perfect stain, what to look for when shopping for the best quality henna products, and how to host your own henna party.

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Horrid Henry: Monster Mayhem - Francesca Simon

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief. Henry adores scary stories and ghoulish goings-on. Here are six of his most terrible tales about mummies, monsters and more! An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere.This collection contains the following stories:- Horrid Henry: Cannibal Curse- Horrid Henry: Monster Movie- Horrid Henry: Bogey Babysitter- Horrid Henry: The Mummy''s Curse- Horrid Henry: The Haunted House- Perfect Peter''s Horrid Day

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What is the Grass - Mark Doty

Mark Doty has always felt haunted by Walt Whitman’s bold, new American voice, and by his equally radical claims about body and soul and what it means to be a self. In What Is the Grass, Doty – a poet, a lover of men, a New Yorker, and an American – keeps company with Whitman and his mutable, landmark work, Leaves of Grass, tracing the resonances between his own experience and the legendary poet’s life and work.What is it, then, between us? Whitman asks. Doty’s answer is to explore spaces tied to Whitman’s life and spaces where he finds the poet’s ghost, meditating on desire, love, and the mysterious wellsprings of the poet’s enduring work. How does a voice survive death? What Is the Grass is a conversation across time and space, a study of the astonishment one poet finds in the accomplishment of another, and an attempt to grasp Whitman’s deeply hopeful vision of humanity.

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Empire of Grass - Tad Williams

The second book of The Last King of Osten Ard! Return to the trials of King Simon and Queen Miriamele as threats to their kingdom loom . . .''Inspired me to write my own seven-book trilogy. It''s one of my favourite fantasy series'' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN''A master storyteller, and the Osten Ard books are his masterpiece'' BRANDON SANDERSON''Paved the way for so much modern fantasy. Including mine'' PATRICK ROTHFUSS''One of the great fantasy epics of all time'' CHRISTOPHER PAOLINIThe kingdoms of Osten Ard have been at peace for decades, but now, the threat of a new war grows to nightmarish proportions.Simon and Miriamele, royal husband and wife, face danger from every side. Their allies in Hernystir have made a pact with the dreadful Queen of the Norns to allow her armies to cross into mortal lands. The ancient, powerful nation of Nabban is on the verge of bloody civil war, and the fierce nomads of the Thrithings grasslands have begun to mobilize, united by superstitious fervor and their age-old hatred of the city-dwellers. But as the countries and peoples of the High Ward bicker among themselves, battle, bloodshed, and dark magics threaten to pull civilizations to pieces. And over it all looms the mystery of the Witchwood Crown, the deadly puzzle that Simon, Miriamele, and their allies must solve if they wish to survive.But as the kingdoms of Osten Ard are torn apart by fear and greed, a few individuals will fight for their own lives and destinies-not yet aware that the survival of everything depends on them.

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A Monster Helping of Horrid Henry 3-in-1 - Francesca Simon

A collection of twelve classic stories about everyone''s favourite horrid boy, including the one in which Horrid Henry makes his own scary movie, The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die.

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Marjory's River of Grass - Josie James

A picture book biography of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the remarkable conservationist and naturalist who worked tirelessly to protect the Florida Everglades. As an environmental journalist and conservationist, Marjory Stoneman Douglas spent her life fighting to preserve the Florida Everglades. Now celebrated as a subtropical paradise with a diverse ecosystem, the Everglades was once considered a worthless swamp. Marjory recognized the wetlands as a treasured river, home to an array of species unlike anywhere else in the world—and she was determined to help protect it. This is the story of how Marjory’s incredible vision and unwavering tenacity led to the preservation of one of the most unique regions on Earth. Bonus content includes an author’s note, inspiring quotes by Douglas, and information about water: where it comes from, and what we can do to help preserve this precious resource. One of Booklist's Top 10 Environmental & Sustainability Books for Youth (2025) Featured in "No Planet B: Books on Climate Change and Environmental Activism" (School Library Journal)

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How to eat a peach - Diana Henry

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry''s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***Food Book of the Year at the 2019 André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards ''A masterpiece'' - Bee Wilson, The Sunday TimesAs featured on BBC Radio 4 The Food Programme ''Books of the Year 2018''''This is an extraordinary piece of food writing, pitch perfect in every way. I couldn''t love anyone who didn''t love this book.'' - Nigella LawsonShortlisted for the Irish Book Awards - Eurospar Cookbook of the year ''Diana Henry''s How to Eat a Peach is as elegant and sparkling as a bellini'' - The Guardian ''Books of the Year''''I adore Diana Henry''s recipes - and this is a fantastic collection. They are simple, but also have a sense of occasion. The recipes come from all over the world and each menu has an evocative story to accompany it. Beautiful.'' - The Times ''Best Books of the Year'' ''...her best yet...superb menus evoking place and occasion with consummate elegance'' - Financial Times''The recipes are superb but, above all, Diana writes like a dream'' - Daily Mail''Any book from Diana Henry is a joy and this canny collection of menus and stories is no exception'' - delicious (As featured in delicious. magazine Top 10 Food Books of 2018) ''You can always rely on Diana Henry. Her prose is elegant and evocative, her recipes pure and delectably international. This is perhaps her best yet'' - Tom Parker Bowles, The Mail on Sunday ''Essential Cookbooks Published This Year'' ''No one quite captures a place, a moment, a taste and a memory like she does. If you''ve been there before, you''re transported back but if you haven''t not to worry, she takes you there with her'' - The Independent ''Best Books of the Year'' ''The stories associated with the meals are what draw you in'' - The Herald ''The Year''s Best Food Books'' ''A life-enhancing book'' - The London Evening Standard ''Best Cookbooks To Buy This Christmas''''...enchanting, evocative menus.'' - iPaper ''One of my favourite food writers with a book of 25 themed menus that I can''t wait to cook. This is top of my wish list!'' - Good Housekeeping ''Favourite Reads to Gift''When Diana Henry was sixteen she started a menu notebook (an exercise book carefully covered in wrapping paper) in which she wrote up the meals she wanted to cook. She kept this book for years. Putting a menu together is still her favourite part of cooking. Menus aren''t just groups of dishes that have to work on a practical level (meals that cooks can manage), they also have to work as a succession of flavours. But what is perhaps most special about them is the way they can create very different moods - menus can take you places, from an afternoon at the seaside in Brittany to a sultry evening eating mezze in Istanbul. They are a way of visiting places you''ve never seen, revisiting places you love and celebrating particular seasons.How to Eat a Peach contains many of Diana''s favourite dishes in menus that will take you through the year and to different parts of the world.

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Henry Henry - Allen Bratton

*2025 Lammy Award Finalist*'One of the most exciting new novels' FINANCIAL TIMES'Very funny... Its deeply felt pages flew by' GUARDIAN'Sexy, compassionate, uncommonly imaginative: I've never read anything quite like it' Oisín McKenna, author of Evenings and WeekendsLondon, 2014. Hal Lancaster – twenty-two, gay, Catholic, chops lines of cocaine with his myWaitrose card – is the reluctant heir of his father Henry, the sixteenth Duke of Lancaster. Henry is half tyrant, half martyr, with an investment in his eldest son that has grown into an obsession. While Hal floats between internships and drinking sessions, Henry keeps him in check with passive-aggression, religious guilt, and a cruelty that Hal sometimes confuses for tenderness. When a grouse shooting accident – funny in retrospect – makes a romance out of Hal’s rivalry with fumblingly leftist family friend Harry Percy, Hal finds that he wants, for the first time, a life of his own. But his father Henry is an Englishman: he will not let his son escape tradition. To save himself, Hal must reckon not only with grief and shame but with the wounds of his family's past. 'Deeply enjoyable' Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea'Thrillingly imaginative' Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time

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Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 4 - Tacuja Endó

Defiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn’t the ideal heir to the moon's Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line. Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon’s Silver Court that her mother’s retainers had hoped for.But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion. After Kaguya has a chance meeting with Toyo, the younger sister of Kiruhito Matsunouchi, the pair travel to the capital in order to clear the name of Kaguya’s mother. Meanwhile, Kiruhito learns the truth behind the devastating incident 16 years ago and vows to kill his emperor.New alliances lead to big changes!

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Henry the Artistic Dog - Justin Worsley

Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.

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The Blade of Shattered Hope - James Dashner

"No one can say I didn’t try. I tried to share my dream with the Realitants. In return I was cast out. I tried to help that boy – that Atticus Higginbottom. In return he made me into a monster: a powerful monster.Now my Utopian Reality is about to become, well, reality.Just let them try to stop me."From the author of The Maze Runner, James Dashners’ The 13th Reality series is an exciting adventure that crosses the boundaries of realities. Young readers will find this an enticing introduction to the fantasy genre.

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One Quarter of the Nation - Nancy Foner

An in-depth look at the many ways immigration has redefined modern AmericaThe impact of immigrants over the past half century has become so much a part of everyday life in the United States that we sometimes fail to see it. This deeply researched book by one of America’s leading immigration scholars tells the story of how immigrants are fundamentally changing this country. An astonishing number of immigrants and their children—nearly eighty-six million people—now live in the United States. Together, they have transformed the American experience in profound and far-reaching ways that go to the heart of the country’s identity and institutions. Unprecedented in scope, One Quarter of the Nation traces how immigration has reconfigured America’s racial order—and, importantly, how Americans perceive race—and played a pivotal role in reshaping electoral politics and party alignments. It discusses how immigrants have rejuvenated our urban centers as well as some far-flung rural communities, and examines how they have strengthened the economy, fueling the growth of old industries and spurring the formation of new ones. This wide-ranging book demonstrates how immigration has touched virtually every facet of American culture, from the music we dance to and the food we eat to the films we watch and books we read. One Quarter of the Nation opens a new chapter in our understanding of immigration. While many books look at how America changed immigrants, this one examines how they changed America. It reminds us that immigration has long been a part of American society, and shows how immigrants and their families continue to redefine who we are as a nation.

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Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 1 - Tacuja Endó

Defiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn't the ideal heir to the moon's Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line.Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon's Silver Court that her mother's retainers had hoped for. But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion.Unfortunately, Kaguya's enemies are a step ahead of her, and she ends up ejected from the moon and stranded on the primitive Tainted World below. Can she find her way back to the moon and reclaim the throne that is rightfully hers from the usurpers?

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Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun, Vol. 1 - Minoji Kurata

A gripping manga based on Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China video game, featuring iconic Assassin Shao Jun. Unveil a tale that will engulf the world.1526 AD—China is ruled by the Great Ming Empire. Though the empire flourishes, the winds of the new Emperor’s political purge are sweeping over the land, and turmoil is brewing. With the decimation of her comrades, Shao Jun has become China’s last Assassin. After escaping to Europe, she has now returned alone to her homeland. Her purpose: vengeance!

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A Bird in the Hand - Diana Henry

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry''s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***As featured in the Daily Telegraph''s ''Best cookbooks to turn to in isolation'' Diana Henry named Best Cookery Writer at Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards 2015Winner - James Beard Award: Best Book, Single Subject The Guild of Food Writers named Diana Henry as Cookery Journalist of the Year 2015Chicken is one of the most popular foods we love to cook and eat: comforting, quick, celebratory and casual. Plundering the globe, there is no shortage of brilliant ways to cook it, whether you need a quick supper on the table after work, something for a lazy summer barbecue or a feast to nourish family and friends. From quick Vietnamese lemon grass and chilli chicken thighs and a smoky chicken salad with roast peppers and almonds, through to a complete feast with pomegranate, barley and feta stuffed roast chicken with Georgian aubergines, there is no eating or entertaining occasion that isn''t covered in this book. In A Bird in the Hand, Diana Henry o­ffers a host of new, easy and not-so-very-well-known dishes, starring the bird we all love.

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Assassin´s Creed: Blade of Shao Jun 4 - Minoji Kurata

A gripping manga based on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China video game, featuring iconic Assassin Shao Jun. Unveil a tale that will engulf the world.Shao Jun, the last Assassin in China, has returned to her homeland with vengeance on her mind. The Templar Order's machinations must be stopped, and only Shao Jun stands ready for the battle to come. As she eliminates her foes one by one, the Templar Order's plans for the Great Ming Empire begin to come to light...1526 A.D. This is it. This moment is truly Shao Jun's last chance. Her foes lay dead in her wake, her target is just ahead, and her best friend is within arm's reach. Shao Jun was trained by the greatest of the Assassins, and has desperately fought her way toward victory. It will take all her skills to survive this final mission!

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Roast Figs, Sugar Snow - Diana Henry

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry''s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***From critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning author, Diana Henry, a new edition of the hidden gem at the heart of her cookbook repertoire. An irresistible collection of cold-weather recipes that celebrate the unique pleasures of autumn and winter, featuring seven new recipes and a foreword by Nigel Slater.''Roast Figs, Sugar Snow has been in my kitchen since the day I first opened it. Here is a book that celebrates not only the ingredients of the winter shopping bag, the pumpkins and pomegranates, chestnuts and soft, sweet spices, but the heart and soul of the season. Each paragraph is a carol to what makes the cooking of the cold months something to cherish.'' - Nigel Slater''The Delia of my generation'' - Clare Finney''The food writers'' food writer'' - Mark DiaconoDiana Henry''s classic cookbook, Roast Figs, Sugar Snow, is now revisited, revised, and refreshed nearly 20 years after its first publication, with a new foreword by Nigel Slater and seven new recipes. Full of comforting delights from cold-weather climates, it features recipes gathered from Diana''s travels to Scandinavia, the French and Italian Alps, Scotland, Ireland, and New England. This is irresistible food you''ll cook over and over again. Choose Alpine dishes of melted cheese; autumnal pies and substantial winter salads; pastries from Viennese coffee houses; festive snow biscuits and - closer to home - Diana''s definitive recipe for warming Irish stew. Of course, there is also a recipe for Sugar-on-Snow as well. These recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home. And Diana''s evocative writing about both place and food make this a book well worth reading, as well as cooking from.Recipes include:-Georgian Cheese Pies-Salad of Smoked Duck with Farro, Red Chicory and Pomegranates-Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola-Vermont Baked Beans-Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce-Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper-Snow Biscuits-Skier''s Chocolate with Bugnes-Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom CreamNew recipes to this edition include:-Hazelnut, espresso and chocolate shortbread-Crimson leaf, black lentil, roasted grape and walnut salad-Beetroot and blackberry soup with walnut relish-Pasta alla norcina-Ham and haddie pie-Swedish apple, almond and cardamom cake-Plum and cardamom galette

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Little Badman and the Game of Nightmares - Henry White, Humza Arshad

Virtual reality takes on a new meaning in the next laugh-out-loud Little Badman adventure. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Planet Omar.Humza’s life finally feels . . . normal. Aliens aren’t trying to kill him, zombies aren’t trying to eat him, there are no crazy spy missions on the horizon and certainly no mutant hamsters. So why does he still feel stressed? Enter Aisha Mariam Shah a.k.a the girl Humza is desperate to impress.To get Aisha’s attention, Humza enters the science fair with his friends Wendy and Umer, and it soon looks like they have a real shot at winning. But Alan, their jealous classmate, has other ideas. He has his eyes on Aisha and the science fair prize too, and he’s determined to halt his nemeses in their tracks.Using his invention, Alan traps the friends in a simulation. The only way to escape? Through a series of nightmare video game challenges. Luckily Humza is an expert gamer . . . or so he thought. Might teamwork hold the answer this time?Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties''Wildly over the top and satisfying'' The Observer New Review Children''s Book of the Month''Microwaved pants and killer bees feature in this rib-aching comic caper, heightened with moments of real tenderness and heart.'' The Guardian''A perfect read for Tom Gates fans: prepare for big belly laughs and great advice on how to be yourself.'' BookTrust

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Little Badman and the Time-travelling Teacher of Doom - Henry White, Humza Arshad

*Little Badman and friends return in a second hilarious and action-packed adventure, for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams*Praise for Little Badman and the Invasion of the Killer Aunties:''Wildly over the top and satisfying'' The Observer New Review Children''s Book of the Month''This book is bonkers but proper funny- it''s Drake meets James Bond'' Match of the Day Magazine________ ''You''ve probably heard of me, right? Little Badman. No? Oh. Well . . . doesn''t Matter. You will do one day. I''m gonna be big.''I''m Humza Khan, the greatest eleven-year-old rapper Eggington ever had. I''ve also faced deadly alien slugs, killer aunties and double maths. But now, I (and my best friend Umer I guess) face something even scarier - my dad! He''s pretty fed up with us being naughty, so he''s sending us away . . . to school. But this is not ordinary school. This is a special summer school in Pakistan, and man something weird is going on - someone has been messing with time!I may have to save the world again . . .

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SIMPLE - Diana Henry

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry''s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***Winner of The Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book of the Year Award 2017''This is everything I want from a cookbook: inspiration, intelligent company, great good-mood food, and beautiful writing.''Nigella Lawson''No one writes about food so beautifully with recipes which are, as the title says, simple to prepare yet always enticing. A treasure both to give and receive.'' Julia Leonard, London Evening Standard''Her latest book, Simple, is destined to become a classic.''Daily Telegraph''Diana Henry''s latest release is packed with tasty recipes we want to make again and again''.Jamie Magazine''I have always been a fan of this author for her good basics and sensible recipes that taste delicious. She writes well and gets the gastric juices going''.Irish Examiner''It''s the next best thing to going to a favourite friend''s for dinner and knowing that the food will be delicious, you''re going to love and be nourished by everything, there won''t be a weird fancy table placement and there is no risk that you''ll ever run out of wine. Reading her recipes is almost as satisfying as making and eating them.'' Daisy Buchanan, The Pool''A book to adore''Tom Parker Bowles, Mail on Sunday''Simple is her 10th book, and one of her very best; beautifully written and endlessly inventive, it would make a great gift for anyone interested in good food with minimal effort (i.e. just about anyone).''Felicity Cloake, The Guardian''Another outstanding collection of recipes for getting lunch or dinner on the table "quickly and easily, but with pizzazz". It''s also a fascinating look at how eating habits have changed over the past decade"Sunday TimesAs featured in Glamour''s ''best cookbooks ever written, to help inspire your daily cooking at home''No-one is better than Diana Henry at turning the everyday into something special. Here is a superb collection of recipes that you can rustle up with absolutely no fuss, but which will knock your socks off with their flavour.Peppered throughout the book are ingenious ideas such as no-hassle starters and sauces that will lift any dish. From Turkish Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Yoghurt and Dill and Paprika-baked Pork Chops with Beetroot, Caraway and Sour Cream to Parmesan-roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Thyme, Diana takes the kind of ingredients we are most likely to find in our cupboard and fridge - or be able to pick up on the way home from work - and provides recipes that will become your friends for life.

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The Life of God in the Soul of Man - Henry Scougal

In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God.

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The Hen Who Dreamed she Could Fly - Hwang Sun-Mi

This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wild-and to hatch an egg of her own. An anthem for individuality and motherhood, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly has captivated millions of readers in Korea. Now the novel is making its way around the world, where it has the potential to inspire generations of readers the way Jonathan Livingston Seagull or The Alchemist have. And with Nomoco's evocative illustrations throughout, this first English-language edition beautifully captures the journey of an unforgettable character in world literature.

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Sharing My Love of Cricket - Henry Blofeld

Legendary cricket broadcaster takes readers on a charming journey through modern cricket, while looking back at the great games of yesteryear.

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Henry ‘Chips’ Channon: The Diaries (Volume 3): 1943-57 - Chips Channon

The third and final volume of the remarkable Sunday Times bestselling diaries of Sir Henry ''Chips'' Channon___________________________________________''An utterly addictive glimpse of London high society and politics in the 40s and 50s.'' Robert Harris''An instant classic . . . quite simply the greatest social and political diaries of the 20th century.'' Daily Telegraph''Rich, exuberant, copious and shatteringly honest.'' Spectator''A scurrilous read. Fascinating. Gripping!'' Alan Titchmarsh''Chips writes with such vividness that one feels one is living each day in his exalted company.'' The Oldie_______________________________________This final volume of the unexpurgated diaries of Sir Henry ''Chips'' Channon begins as the Second World War is turning in the Allies'' favour. It ends with Chips descending into poor health but still able to turn a pointed phrase about the political events that swirl around him and the great and the good with whom he mingles.Throughout these final fourteen years Chips assiduously describes events in and around Westminster, gossiping about individual MPs'' ambitions and indiscretions, but also rising powerfully to the occasion to capture the mood of the House on VE Day or the ceremony of George VI''s funeral. His energies, though, are increasingly absorbed by a private life that at times reaches Byzantine levels of complexity. We encounter the London of the theatre and the cinema, peopled by such figures as John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh and Douglas Fairbanks Jr, as well as a seemingly endless grand parties at which Chips might well rub shoulders with Cecil Beaton, the Mountbattens, or any number of dethroned European monarchs.He has been described as ''The greatest British diarist of the 20th century''. This final volume fully justifies that accolade.

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An Alphabet of Storms - Henry Normal

A premature book of posthumous poems.

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Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 1: Little Red Hen - Nikki Gamble, Teresa Heapy

The Little Red Hen is based on the Russian folk tale of a hen who works hard to make some bread; unlike the animals around her, who are too lazy to help ...This popular story written by Nikki Gamble and beautifully illustrated by Scott Nash will capture your child''s imagination! It has been sensitively created to enable your child to engage with the story and discuss the pictures with confidence, whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonic progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

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The One Memory of Flora Banks - Emily Barr

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2018HOW DO YOU KNOW WHO TO TRUST WHEN YOU CAN''T EVEN TRUST YOURSELF?I look at my hands. One of them says FLORA BE BRAVE.Flora has anterograde amnesia. She can''t remember anything day-to-day: the joke her friend made, the instructions her parents gave her, how old she is.Then she kisses someone she shouldn''t, and the next day she remembers it. It''s the first time she''s remembered anything since she was ten. But the boy is gone. She thinks he''s moved to the Arctic. Will following him be the key to unlocking her memory? Who can she trust?THE ONE MEMORY OF FLORA BANKS is the unforgettable YA novel to take home this summer."Barr''s YA debut is a riveting page-turner that will keep you hooked till the end." - Entertainment Weekly"An icily atmospheric story with a captivating hook...A pacy page-turner that packs a significant emotional punch" - Guardian"Gripping. . . We promise you won''t see the end coming." - HelloGiggles"a winning mix of a John Green/ Rainbow Rowell-style sharpness and sensitivity but underlined with a darker edge" - View Magazine"Do yourself a huge favor and grab this atmospheric, unique mystery for your Memorial Day weekend getaway." - Bustle.com"An absorbing, original and definitely memorable book." - S Magazine"An extraordinarily moving and original novel, a story of secrecy and lie, love and loss that manages to be both heart-breaking and life-affirming ...This is Barr''s first novel for teenagers and it is as brave as Flora herself". - Daily Mail

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Food From Plenty - Diana Henry

The beautiful new edition of Diana Henry''s classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***Caring about getting the maximum value out of the ingredients we buy and cook is now second-nature for most cooks. And reduced food waste goes hand-in-hand with spending less of course. It''s also about exploring a wider range of ingredients, from seasonal vegetable and fruit gluts to interesting cuts of meat and fish. There is great pleasure to be found in cooking ingredients when they are at their best and in using any leftovers smartly (which neatly saves work for the cook too).As always with Diana Henry, flavour is the key. More than 300 delicious recipes in this book are sourced from cultures around the world that know a thing or two about getting the most out of as little as possible. Cook ahead, make the most of gluts from the garden, magic what''s left over into a delicious new meal that takes little time. There is no sense of going without here - it is all about the pleasure of making the most delicious use of everything available.

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O. Henry Short Stories

Embark on a captivating journey with O. Henry's timeless short stories. This collection showcases the genius of the master storyteller, filled with unexpected twists, vivid characters, and heartwarming narratives. Dive into this Deluxe Edition and experience the magic of O. Henry's literary world.•

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Secrets of the Henna Girl - Ahmed Sufiya

Sufiya Ahmed has recently written for the bestselling non-fiction anthology IT''S NOT ABOUT THE BURQA. Read her debut YA novel now!Life as Zeba knows it could be over for good . . .Zeba Khan is like any other sixteen-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results . . . and dreaming of the day she''ll meet her one true love.Except her parents have other plans.In Pakistan for the summer, Zeba''s world is shattered. Her future is threatened by an unthinkable - and forced - duty to protect her father''s honour. But does she hold the secrets that will help her escape?

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A Terrible Village Poisoning - Hannah Hendy

The local mayor has a dinner date with death…With school out for the summer, Margery and Clementine Butcher-Baker are taking advantage of the break to go on holiday. They plan to explore the village of St-Martins-on-the-Water and rest before the chaos of Mrs Smith''s impending hen do. By the end of their first night, the local mayor lies dead on the floor of the hotel restaurant, having been poisoned by his meal. The villagers are convinced: The Poisoner is back.As the residents turn to the duo with suspicion and begin to freeze them out, Margery and Clementine are left with more questions than answers. Everyone is convinced that the pair – and Clementine in particular – are bad news, but why? And as more people in the village start to become unwell, the question remains, is The Poisoner back, or is this the work of a new killer? And will they strike again?A charming cosy mystery that will make you laugh out loud, perfect for fans of Julia Chapman and Fiona Leitch.Praise for A Terrible Village Poisoning ‘A Terrible Village Poisoning is a really great cosy whodunnit. The plot had me guessing right to the end and the cast of characters, so warm and vivid, were an absolute joy. I''m really looking forward to the next one.’ Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants‘A favourite series of mine. Hendy has written a great mystery with the perfect blend of suspects, clues and red herrings that you’ll be scratching your head till the end. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘An enjoyable, light hearted read. I love Clementine and her dry wit and humour, and Margery is the perfect partner for her... The characters are so well written that they are really easy to picture in the mind''s eye.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I am absolutely in love with the series… it made me laugh out loud! Margery and Clem are a delight. Can’t wait for book four!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘This cozy crime was a perfect read on a cold day snuggled under a blanket and drinking hot tea. I really enjoy this. I loved Margery and Clementine.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Another excellent adventure.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I''m a massive fan of Clementine and Margery, if ever I needed a crime solved I would definitely call on these two. This book had so many twists and turns and it definitely did keep me guessing till the end. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of cosy crime and classic murder mysteries.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘It was lovely to be with Margery, Clementine and the gang… a quick read with an easy going storyline that comes to a satisfying conclusion.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Loving the dinner lady detectives, they are fantastic! This instalment won’t leave fans disappointed because the ladies are back to mischief… a great fun-filled read, highly recommended.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Margery and Clementine are so loveable, and they always make me smile and warm my heart. This was another fun, entertaining, cosy mystery.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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