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Orphans of the Carnival (1782116567)

Kniha - autor Carol Birch, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá ORPHANS OF THE CARNIVAL sweeps us from the music halls of Vienna to an attic in modern-day South London, playing out an epic tale of grit, love, music and the triumph of the human spirit pushed to extremes. The dazzling new novel, evoking the strange and thrilling world of the Victorian carnival, from the Man Booker-shortlisted author of Jamrach's Menagerie.

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Orphans of the Storm - Imrie Celia

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe story of a mother''s quest to find her children against all odds, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the legendary Titanic.‘Smashing . . . I was hooked on page one and literally could not put it down. I loved all that she wrote about the true story behind this thrilling tale’ JOANNA LUMLEYNice, France, 1911: After three years of marriage, young seamstress Marcela Caretto has finally had enough. Her husband, Michael, an ambitious tailor, has become cruel and controlling and she determines to get a divorce.But while awaiting the judges’ decision on the custody of their two small boys, Michael receives news that changes everything.Meanwhile fun-loving New York socialite Margaret Hays is touring Europe with some friends. Restless, she resolves to head home aboard the most celebrated steamer in the world – RMS Titanic.As the ship sets sail for America, carrying two infants bearing false names, the paths of Marcela, Michael and Margaret cross - and nothing will ever be the same again.From the Sunday Times-bestselling author, Celia Imrie, Orphans of the Storm dives into the waters of the past to unearth a sweeping, epic tale of the sinking of the Titanic that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Orphans of the Living - Kathy Watson

In the shadow of the Great Depression and Jim Crow south of the 1930s, an impoverished white family escapes - with the help of Black sharecroppers - from a vengeful Mississippi plantation overseer intent on lynching them. Arriving in California to start a new life, Barney and Lula Stovall are haunted by the past, the children they''ve left behind, and the daughter they cannot love or protect. Orphans of the Living follows the peripatetic life of the Stovall family, woven from four parallel stories: Barney and Lula Stovall, and two of their nine children, Glen and Nora Mae. Their California sojourn - from their hardscrabble dairy farm, to the brig at the San Francisco Presidio, to the building of the Golden Gate Bridge - lead them on paths toward each other and forgiveness. But redemption doesn''t come to them all.

Objev podobné jako Orphans of the Living - Kathy Watson

The Orphans from Liverpool Lane - Eliza Morton

A warm yet gritty saga set in Liverpool, The Orphans from Liverpool Lane is a heartfelt story from Eliza Morton, the acclaimed author of Angel of Liverpool.All she wants is to go home . . .1944, Liverpool.Marcia is only twelve years old the first time she is sent to the orphanage with her older sister, Cynthia. With their father in a POW camp in Singapore, her mother is struggling to cope and hands them over to the nuns to be ''orphans of the living'' - a harsh term for those children with living parents, whose families have abandoned them.Things look up when their father finally returns and the girls are allowed home, but it''s clear the years in the camp have taken their toll on the sweet man Marcia barely remembers - and the family disintegrates.Cynthia finds an escape with an aunt and her ambitions to be a dancer. But Marcia is sent back to the orphanage. And while she finds friends among her fellow ''orphans'', it is no substitute for the family she so desperately craves . . .

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Orphans of the Tide - Struan Murray

Winner of the Branford Boase Award 2021, a breathtaking fantasy adventure for fans of His Dark Materials that The Times calls ''Unputdownable''.The City was built on a sharp mountain that jutted improbably from the sea, and the sea kept trying to claim it back. That grey morning, once the tide had retreated, a whale was found on a rooftop.When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he''s the Enemy - the god who drowned the world - come again to cause untold chaos.Only Ellie, a fearless young inventor living in a workshop crammed with curiosities, believes he''s innocent.But the Enemy can take possession of any human body and the ruthless Inquisition are determined to destroy it forever.To save the boy, Ellie must prove who he really is - even if that means revealing her own dangerous secret . . .''Unputdownable'' - The Times''Enthralling'' - The Daily Express''Sumptuously atmospheric . . . tirelessly inventive'' - The Daily Telegraph''Gripping'' - The Guardian''Energetic and inventive'' - Sunday Times''Gripping and original'' - The Observer''Singularly brilliant'' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars and The Mercies''Compellingly inventive and unpredictable'' - Piers Torday, author of The Last ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Orphans of the Storm - Katie Flynn

From the Sunday Times bestselling author, a classic Katie Flynn story of hope and love, set against the backdrop of WWII Liverpool. ____________In the tragedy of war, will love conquer all?____________Liverpool, 1940When nurses Nancy Kerris and Jess Williams both lose their lovers in the trenches during the Great War, their future in Liverpool looks bleak. As the war finally ends, their lives are set on different paths, with Nancy choosing to marry an Australian, leaving behind her life - and her friend - for the Outback. Years later with the outbreak of the Second World War, Nancy's son Pete decides to join the Royal Air Force and as such travels to England. He promises to pay his mother's friend a visit, however when he arrives in Liverpool, he is dismayed to find half the city has been demolished by the May Blitz. Jess's home has been destroyed, and even worse, her daughter Debbie is missing. In an unknown country and war-ravaged city, Pete decides he must help find Debbie, whatever the cost . . .

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The Ogress and the Orphans: The magical New York Times bestseller - Kelly Barnhillová

(At least, no one has seen a dragon in his presence.) Only the clever orphans of the Orphan House and the kindly Ogress at the edge of town can see how dire the town's problems are.

Objev podobné jako The Ogress and the Orphans: The magical New York Times bestseller - Kelly Barnhillová

Nini at Carnival - Errol Lloyd

A new, hardback edition of Errol Lloyd's enduring, classic tale of Carnival, originally published in 1978. It’s Carnival and Nini doesn’t have a costume. Unable to join the parade, Nini sits and cries until her 'fairy godmother' arrives with a solution - a beautiful piece of colourful cloth that will let Nini join the celebration and become Queen of the Carnival. This simple, Cinderella-esque story is full of the mood of celebration. There are whistles and metal drums, bells and guitars, and plenty of interesting costumes to look at - from astronauts to animals. Readers will feel as if they are joining in the Carnival themselves as the energy from the images seems to march right off the page into your imagination. Nini at Carnival by Errol Lloyd was first published in 1978, but his instantly recognizable mixed-media illustrations remain timeless, full of striking primary colours, aquas and oranges that will appeal to children everywhere. A perfect story for families, schools and libraries at Carnival time, or any time of year, this new edition is sure to become a beloved classic for a whole new generation of readers.

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War of the Foxes - Richard Siken

War of the Foxes je druhá básnická sbírka Richarda Sikena, která navazuje na jeho úspěšný debut Crush. Kniha se zaměřuje na témata tvorby, reprezentace a morálních otázek spojených s uměním. Sikenova poezie kombinuje filozofickou hloubku s cinematografickou naléhavostí.

  • Dlouho očekávané pokračování úspěšné sbírky Crush
  • Hluboké zkoumání tvorby a reprezentace reality
  • Jedinečné spojení poezie s výtvarným uměním
  • Oceněno kritikou a literárními časopisy

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass - Nintendo Switch Digital (682510)

Expansion Pass je herní doplněk pro Zelda: Breath of the Wild na Nintendo Switch, který vyžaduje vlastnictví základní hry. Přidává bonusové truhly s předměty, nové brnění a herní módy. Jedná se o elektronickou licenci aktivovatelnou přes Nintendo eShop.

  • Rozšiřuje herní zážitek o nový obsah a výzvy.
  • Obsahuje bonusové truhly s užitečnými předměty a brněním.
  • Snadná aktivace digitálního klíče přes Nintendo eShop.
  • Přidává nové herní módy pro větší variabilitu hraní.

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The Heart of a Giant - Hollie Hughes

Kniha vypráví příběh chlapce Toma, který se vydává na nezapomenutelné dobrodružství poté, co se v horách probudí obr. Během cesty objevuje, co znamená být opravdovým přítelem, a zjišťuje, že i obyčejný chlapec může mít srdce obra. Autorkou básnického textu je Hollie Hughes, ilustrace vytvořila Anna Wilson.

  • Krásné básnické vyprávění od úspěšné autorky
  • Působivé ilustrace debutující talentované ilustrátorky
  • Poutavý příběh o přátelství a odvaze
  • Vhodné pro společné čtení s dětmi

Objev podobné jako The Heart of a Giant - Hollie Hughes

The World of the Dark Crystal - Brian Froud

Kniha The World of The Dark Crystal nabízí fanouškům klasického filmu Jima Hensona ponoření do jeho tvorby a příběhového světa prostřednictvím ilustrací Briana Frouda. Publikace slouží jako průvodce konceptuálním uměním a vývojem filmu Temný krystal. Poskytuje detailní vhled do vizuální stránky a mytologie tohoto kultovního díla.

  • Autentické ilustrace od konceptuálního designéra původního filmu.
  • Hluboký náhled do tvorby a lore kultovního snímku.
  • Kvalitní zpracování pro fanoušky a sběratele.
  • Evokativní vizuály, které přenášejí do světa Temného krystalu.

Objev podobné jako The World of the Dark Crystal - Brian Froud

The Return of Sherlock Holmes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Kniha obsahuje třináct detektivních příběhů, ve kterých se Sherlock Holmes vrací po třech letech, kdy byl považován za mrtvého. Holmes řeší záhady včetně případu Norwoodského stavitele, šifry Tančících mužů a záhady Šesti Napoleonů. Příběhy kombinují prvky detektivky, dedukce a napětí.

  • Kanonické dílo Sherlocka Holmese
  • Třináct napínavých detektivních příběhů
  • Vydání v češtině pro české čtenáře
  • Návrat legendárního detektiva po předpokládané smrti

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Pell Axel Rudi: Sign of the Times - CD (0886922415425)

Hudební CD s albem 'Sign of the Times' od německého kytaristy Axela Rudiho Pella. Album obsahuje 10 skladeb včetně úvodní skladby The Black Serenade a hitů jako Gunfire nebo Bad Reputation. Jedná se o oficiální vydání na kompaktním disku.

  • Oficiální hudební album na CD
  • Obsahuje hitové skladby jako Gunfire a Bad Reputation
  • Vysoká kvalita zvuku digitálního nosiče
  • Vhodné pro sběratele hard rockové hudby

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Ravensburger hry 209361 Minecraft Heroes of the Village

Kooperativní desková hra pro 2-4 hráče od 7 let inspirovaná světem Minecraftu. Hráči společně obnovují vesnici, staví budovy a brání se proti nepříteli Illagerovi s pomocí mazlíčků se speciálními schopnostmi. Průměrná doba hry je 20-25 minut.

  • Kooperativní hra podporující týmovou spolupráci a strategické plánování
  • Věrné zpracování světa Minecraftu včetně bloků, budov a postav
  • Rychlá herní doba 20-25 minut vhodná pro děti i rodiny
  • Rozvíjí komunikační dovednosti a logické myšlení u dětí

Objev podobné jako Ravensburger hry 209361 Minecraft Heroes of the Village

Grave Digger: Symbol Of Eternity (Digipack) - CD (5200123663525)

Symbol Of Eternity je 21. studiové album německé heavymetalové skupiny Grave Digger vydané v roce 2022. Album obsahuje 13 skladeb v typickém heavymetalovém stylu kapely. Jedná se o digipack edici s kompletní tracklistou.

  • 21. studiové album legendární německé heavymetalové kapely
  • Digipack edice s prémiovým designem
  • 13 energických heavymetalových skladeb
  • Vydáno v roce 2022 s moderním zvukem

Objev podobné jako Grave Digger: Symbol Of Eternity (Digipack) - CD (5200123663525)

The Female Nude - Lynda Nead

Kniha The Female Nude od Lyndy Nead představuje první kritické feministické zkoumání ženského aktu v dějinách západního umění. Autorka analyzuje, jak se vytvářejí přijatelné a nepřijatelné obrazy ženského těla a jaké společenské mechanismy stojí za jeho zobrazením. Publikace zůstává aktuální díky probíhajícím debatám o patriarchátu, objektifikaci a pornografii.

  • Průkopnická feministická analýza ženského aktu v dějinách umění
  • Čtivý a poutavý výklad vhodný pro studenty i odborníky
  • Aktualizované vydání Routledge Classics s novým autorčiným předmluvou
  • Široký záběr od klasického období po 80. léta 20. století

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Zeina Starborn and the Emerald King - Hannah Durkan

The thrilling sequel to ZEINA STARBORN AND THE SKY WHALE, perfect for 9+ fans of BRIGHTSTORM and ORPHANS OF THE TIDE.After months of being on the run, Zeina is thrilled when the Smog Rats are invited by ice bears to an infamous festival featuring horned sky whales.But, from an ice palace with crumbling ice structures to the strange behaviour of the new Emerald King, something doesn''t seem quite right . . .Zeina and Jackson find themselves going up against both new enemies and familiar foes in order to halt the invention of an advanced, cruel technology.PRAISE FOR ZEINA STARBORN AND THE SKY WHALE:''A thrilling tale of intrigue and adventure in the clouds, full of wonderful creatures, mind-boggling gadgets, bravery, kindness and hope'' Thomas Taylor, author of MALAMANDER''What a ride! Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale takes you on an adventure worthy of a great explorer.'' Kate Gilby-Smith, author of THE ASTONISHING FUTURE OF ALEX NOBODY''Packed to the fins with adventure, gadgets and plenty of heart'' Maria Kuzniar, author of THE SHIP OF SHADOWS''An exhilarating read with an immersive world that all readers will enjoy ... and a main character that you''ll be rooting for all the way'' Rachel Faturoti, author ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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The Shining (1444720724)

Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

  • Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
  • Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
  • Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
  • Poutavý příběh s psychologickými prvky

Objev podobné jako The Shining (1444720724)

The Railway Man - Lomax Eric

Autobiografie Erica Lomaxe popisuje jeho zkušenosti jako válečného zajatce nuceného pracovat na proslulé Burma-Siam železnici za druhé světové války a následné mučení japonskými vojáky. Kniha detailně zachycuje jeho dlouholeté psychické trauma a cestu k uzdravení, která vyvrcholila setkáním s jedním z jeho trýznitelů po padesáti letech. Jde o silné svědectví o přežití, odvaze a lidské schopnosti odpustit.

  • Skutečný a hluboce lidský příběh přežití
  • Oceněná literární non-fiction s filmovou adaptací
  • Silné téma odpuštění a vyrovnání se s minulostí
  • Historicky cenný osobní svědectví z války v Pacifiku

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The Quest for the Wicker Man - Jonathan Murray, Stephen Harper, Benjamin Franks

Kniha zkoumá kořeny kultovního skotského hororového filmu The Wicker Man z roku 1973. Obsahuje příspěvky od režiséra Robina Hardyho a dalších odborníků. Jedná se o důkladnou studii pro fanoušky tohoto filmového díla.

  • Přispěvatelé zahrnují režiséra Robina Hardyho
  • Hluboká analýza kultovního hororového filmu
  • Informativní čtení pro fanoušky žánru
  • Zkoumá atmosféru a šokující závěr filmu

Objev podobné jako The Quest for the Wicker Man - Jonathan Murray, Stephen Harper, Benjamin Franks

Arthur the King - Mikael Lindnord

Kniha vypráví skutečný příběh švédského dobrodruha Mikaela Lindnorda, kterému během extrémního závodu v Jižní Americe začal dělat společnost toulavý pes Arthur. Navzdory náročným podmínkám a 435 mil dlouhé trase pes tým neopustil a vytvořilo se mezi nimi silné pouto. Mikael se nakonec rozhodl psa zachránit a přivézt ho do Švédska.

  • Skutečný a dojemný příběh o přátelství
  • Inspirující vyprávění o oddanosti a vytrvalosti
  • Kniha, která se dočkala filmové adaptace
  • Ideální pro milovníky psů a dobrodružných příběhů

Objev podobné jako Arthur the King - Mikael Lindnord

The Paris Mapguide - Michael Middleditch

The Paris Mapguide od Michaela Middleditche je oceněný průvodce kombinující ilustrované mapy s praktickými informacemi pro návštěvníky Paříže. Obsahuje podrobné seznamy památek, doporučení restaurací a nočního života spolu s plány metra a autobusových tras. Je navržen jako lehký a kompaktní průvodce vhodný pro každodenní nošení.

  • Kombinuje ilustrované, snadno čitelné mapy s praktickými informacemi
  • Lehký a tenký formát vhodný do kapsy nebo malé tašky
  • Obsahuje podrobné seznamy muzeí, galerií, trhů a restaurací
  • Zahrnuje plány metra, autobusových tras a měnič měn

Objev podobné jako The Paris Mapguide - Michael Middleditch

The Courtyard - Marcia Willett

Román vypráví příběh Nelly Woodwardové a Gussie Mertonové, které spojí neobvyklé přátelství. Jejich životy se protnou v sídle Nethercombe, kde komunita obyvatel nově vybudovaných domků čelí společným výzvám. Kniha zkoumá témata odolnosti, vztahů a důsledků realitní krize.

  • Poutavý příběh o nečekaném přátelství a rodinných vazbách
  • Atmosféra anglického venkova a komunitního života
  • Autorka Marcia Willett je známá svými citlivě napsanými romány
  • Vhodné pro čtenáře, kteří oceňují rodinná dramata a charakterové studie

Objev podobné jako The Courtyard - Marcia Willett

The Snowman Easy Piano Picture Book

Tato obrázková kniha přináší známý vánoční příběh Sněhuláka doplněný o jednoduché klavírní noty. Obsahuje slavné skladby z animovaného filmu v úpravě pro začátečníky. Kombinuje čtení, prohlížení ilustrací a hraní na klavír.

  • Ilustrovaná kniha kombinující příběh a jednoduché noty
  • Obsahuje slavné písně z animovaného filmu Sněhulák
  • Vhodné pro začínající klavíristy a děti
  • Kvalitní zpracování s vánoční atmosférou

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The War I Finally Won - Bradley Kimberly Brubaker

Kniha je pokračováním příběhu Ady a Jamieho během druhé světové války. Sleduje jejich život v přeplněném domě s novými obyvateli, včetně židovské dívky Ruth z Německa. Příběh zkoumá rostoucí složitost morálky a přežití, jak se válka přibližuje k jejich domovu.

  • Pokračování oblíbeného příběhu Ady a Jamieho
  • Autentické zobrazení života dětí za druhé světové války
  • Emočně silný příběh o přežití a odolnosti
  • Vhodné pro čtenáře mládežnické historické literatury

Objev podobné jako The War I Finally Won - Bradley Kimberly Brubaker

Look Inside the Jungle - Minna Lacey

Interaktivní naučná kniha s lift-the-flap okénky umožňuje dětem prozkoumat džungli a její obyvatele. Obsahuje detailní ilustrace a fakta o exotických zvířatech. Vhodné pro zvídavé děti od předškolního věku.

  • Interaktivní zvedací okénka podporují zvědavost
  • Detailní ilustrace a fakta o exotických zvířatech
  • Vhodné pro první seznámení s přírodopisem
  • Kvalitní provedení odolné pro dětské ruce

Objev podobné jako Look Inside the Jungle - Minna Lacey

Mystery box House of Dragon

Oficiální mystery box inspirovaný seriálem House of the Dragon obsahuje sběratelské předměty a doplňky s tématikou dynastie Targaryenů. Každý box má garantovanou minimální hodnotu 2000 korun. Produkt je určen pro fanoušky seriálu, kteří oceňují překvapivý obsah.

  • Oficiální licencovaný produkt
  • Hodnota obsahu minimálně 2000 Kč
  • Sběratelské předměty pro fanoušky
  • Překvapivý obsah s tématikou Targaryenů

Objev podobné jako Mystery box House of Dragon

The Orphans of St Halibut's: Pamela's Revenge - Sophie Wills

Accidental fires, villainous grown-ups and a mission to rescue a very grumpy goat – don''t miss the hilarious second Orphans of St Halibut''s adventure from Sophie Wills, illustrated by the million-copy bestselling David Tazzyman. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket.St Halibut’s has burned to the ground, but there’s no time to mope. With the sinister Ministry of FUN – Forms, Underlining and Notices – on their case, the rag-tag bunch of orphans must make a new home, and protect it from those who want to smash it (and them) to smithereens.But their tight-knit family is unravelling: Tig and Stef can’t see eye to eye, and all Herc can think about is cooking the perfect marshmallows. Worst of all, just when they need her sharp horns and unpredictable temper most, is Pamela giving up the fight? Side-splitting mischief, big trouble and a spectacular cast of quirky characters – dive into the hilarious world of the The Orphans of St Halibut''s: Pamela''s Revenge.Praise for The Orphans of St Halibut''s:''This book reminded me of an old fashioned film caper – a little like St Trinians meets Oliver with a twist of Matilda thrown in'' Year 6 Teacher and Parent‘I would ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Carnivale of Curiosities

A dazzling gothic tale of Faustian bargains, jealousy, and murder set in a spectacular circus, where star-crossed lovers' destinies are forged at an unexpected price—perfect for readers of V. E. Schwab​'s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. In Victorian London, where traveling sideshows are the very pinnacle of entertainment, there is no more coveted ticket than Ashe and Pretorius' Carnivale of Curiosities. Each performance is a limited engagement, and London's elite boldly dare the dangerous streets of Southwark to witness the Carnivale's astounding assemblage of marvels. For a select few, however, the real show begins behind the curtain. Rumors abound that the show’s proprietor, Aurelius Ashe, is more than an average magician. It's said that for the right price, he can make any wish come true. No one knows the truth of this claim better than Lucien the Lucifer, the Carnivale's star attraction. Born with the ability to create fire, he's dazzled spectators since he was a boy. When Odilon Rose, one of the most notorious men in London, comes calling with a proposition regarding his young and beautiful charge, Charlotte, Ashe is tempted to refuse. After revealing, however, that Rose holds a secret that threatens the security of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals - Katy Flint

Discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals in this musical reimagining of this celebrated suite for children – push the button in each breathtaking scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Saëns’ score. One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely tortoise; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home... The book includes extracts from “The Swan,” “Aquarium,” “Fossils,” and “Finale” (From Disney’s Fantasia) along with a totally new story to link the pieces together. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the suite’s music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Camille Saint-Saëns, with details about his composition of Carnival of the Animals. Next to this, you can replay the musical excerpts and, for each of them, read a discussion of the instruments, rhythms and musical techniques that make ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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My First Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals - Quarto

From the internationally bestselling series, discover the magical world of Carnival of the Animals with 6 sounds—the perfect introduction to classical music for babies and toddlers. The My First Story Orchestra series brings classical music to life for little children through illustrated retellings of classic ballets, operas, and musical stories, paired with 6 10-second sound clips of real orchestras playing the music.In Carnival of the Animals, hear lions roar and dinosaurs stomp—and more!—in these pieces from Camille Saint-Saëns’s much-loved suite. Children will love pressing the button on every page to hear the music, as the story unfolds.Also available from the My First Story Orchestra series: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Four Seasons in One Day. Manufacturer''s note: Please pull the white tab out the back of the book before use and flick the small button to turn it on. All sound clips are 10 seconds long.

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Carnival of the Spider - Kieran Larwood

There were three men and two women . . . One had half a face. One had iron legs. The others all had one or both arms missing. There were pincers and claws and guns instead. And you could hear them ticking. Ticking all the time.When Sheba the wolfgirl learns that her old friend Sister Moon is being held prisoner by the Spider and its gang of mechanical villains, the Carnival immediately launch a daring rescue mission to Paris. Along with Pyewacket the witch’s imp and catlike Inji, Sheba joins forces with Moon’s son Remy, a boy who can bend shadows to his will.Deep underground in the catacombs of Paris there is a map, which they must find to trade for Moon’s freedom. But who is this mysterious Spider? And why is she so desperate for an old map? With the city under siege from Prussian invaders and the Spider’s henchmen on their trail, the Carnival will need to use all their powers to save their friend . . .

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The Carnival of the Animals - Jack Prelutsky

A great way to introduce children to classical music.America’s first Children''s Poet Laureate has written all-new verses to accompany the composer Camille Saint-Saëns’s The Carnival of the Animals, and the illustrator of the Harry Potter books has turned these rollicking rhymes into a picture-book fun fest. Included is a CD of the music and of Jack Prelutsky reading the verses. A note to parents and teachers by Judith Bachleitner, head of the music department at the prestigious Rudolf Steiner School in New York City, suggests ways preschoolers can act out the music—tromp like an elephant, hop like a kangaroo, glide like a swan—or, for older children, be creatively inspired by this joyful work.

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The Christmas Orphans Club - Freeman Becca

''A fabulous festive read about found family. I loved it from the first sentence.'' Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of Before I Do Christmas is a time for family, but what if you have to choose yours?For ten years Hannah and Finn have spent Christmas together. With no one to enjoy the holidays with, they''ve created their own festive traditions. From crooning in a karaoke bar behind a China Town restaurant, to waving from a parade float. Through the years, they''ve been joined by other lonely souls, Priya and Theo, creating The Christmas Orphans Club.But everything is about to change. After their friendship suffers the test of a rocky year, Finn and Hannah are finally speaking. They’re trying to put the past behind them and bring back their Christmas spirit. Until Finn announces some rather big news. News that rocks the group to its core. This may be their last Christmas together… Can Hannah make this one to remember? Perfect for fans of Emily Henry''s People We Meet on Vacation and Josie Silver''s One Day in December.PRAISE FOR THE CHRISTMAS ORPHANS CLUB:''A whip-smart story of modern love, letting go, and growing up. '' Carley Fortune, #1 New York ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Famine Orphans - Patricia Falvey

A vividly told, triumphant story that follows one of the thousands of young Irish women shipped to Australia after the Famine as part of the Earl Grey Scheme, whose indomitable bravery in an exotic, danger-laden land helped shape a new country. For readers of Ellen Marie Wiseman, Sarah Loudin Thomas, Amanda Skenandore and Marie Benedict. They survived Ireland’s Great Hunger to build a new society in untamed Australia . . .1848: The girls, 4,000 in all, come from every part of Ireland—from the shores of Galway to the Glens of Ulster and Belfast’s teeming streets—to board ships bound for Australia. All were chosen from Ireland’s crowded workhouses. Most are orphans. The Earl Grey Scheme was presented as an opportunity for young women to gain employment as domestic servants in the Colony. But there is another, unstated purpose—the girls are to “civilize” the many men sent there as convicts, so that settlements can be built.Kate Gilvarry has spent six months in a Newry workhouse, subsisting on a diet of watery porridge. She knows there’s no future for her either within its walls or outside, in a ravaged, starving land. But once Kate’s ship completes the harrowing voyage, she and her companions ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival - Matthew Cordell

PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY (Book 1): An IndieBound Bestseller • An Amazon Best Book of the Year • A 2022 Kirkus Best Children's Book★ "A rewarding choice for young readers."—Booklist, starred review★"Cornbread and Poppy are endearing characters, poised to join the ranks of other memorable early reader sets of best friends old and new, including James Marshall's George and Martha."—Bookpage, starred review★ "Delightful." — Kirkus, starred reviewThe second entry in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be. Poppy LOVES scary movies. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES runny cheese. Cornbread does not. Poppy can't WAIT to try a roller coaster. Cornbread...can. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when the Carnival rolls into town, Cornbread agrees to check it out. Their day promises to include fun games, yummy snacks, and big, big rides. What new things will these mice try? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.PRAISE FOR CORNBREAD & POPPY AT THE CARNIVAL:“Brimming with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Carnival Of Ash - Tom Beckerlegge

An extravagant, lyrical novel about a city of poets and librarians at the height of the Renaissance. A city that never was.A City of Poets and Dreamers, Liars and Cheats…Tommaso Cellini, celebrated ruler of Cadenza, is dead, and the city mourns. For Carlo Mazzoni, an aspiring poet, it was the day of his arrival in the City of Words and the end of his dreams to walk side-by-side with the great man, two artists together.For Vittoria — known to all but a handful as the famed ink maid Hypatia — the death of a ruler is less troubling than her sadness and inability to write. Without it, her admirers will leave her, and with it her livelihood.With its ruler dead, the city plunges into turmoil amid rumours of war with its rival Venice. Surrounded by murder, intrigue, revenge and revolution, they must rely on new friends and sinister acquaintances to find their paths to freedom.

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The Orphans of Halfpenny Street - Cathy Sharp

Call the Midwife meets Dr Barnardo’s in this gritty drama that will appeal to fans of Nadine Dorries and Kitty Neale.When there is nowhere else to turn, St Saviour’s will give them hope…It’s 1947 and London’s East End is still a bombed-out landscape. Sister Beatrice, who runs the St Saviour’s Children’s Home, knows that life is still a precarious existence for many children and it seems that there is no end to the constant stream of waifs and strays who appear at their door looking for a safe haven.One such arrival is Mary Ellen whose mother is gravely ill. The one silver lining is her best friend, the tearaway Billy Baggins, also a resident of the home, but Billy seems intent on falling foul of Sister Beatrice’s strict regime.New arrival on the staff, Angela, admires Sister Beatrice, but can see that the children need love and kindness as well as a strong hand. When an unwelcome face from Billy’s past arrives on the scene, things are brought to a head. Can the two women work together to keep Billy on the straight and narrow – or is it too late?

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Carnival of Shadows - Roger Jon Ellory

Kansas, 1959. When a travelling carnival appears overnight, the townsfolk of Seneca Falls are entranced. But the circus brings more than just magic and illusion to the small town: a dead man is discovered beneath the carousel.For FBI Special Agent Michael Travis, the world is clear cut. But there are a lot of grey areas in this case. The carnival folk are unwilling to answer a straight question and they begin to challenge Travis''s once unshakeable faith in solid facts and hard evidence...As the investigation turns ever more disturbing, Travis is forced to question everything he believes in as a dark and horrifying conspiracy comes to light.

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Dark Arcana: The Carnival (65317)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční a adventura, Ve hře Dark Arcana: The Carnival se vrhněte do průzkumu dvou zcela odlišných světů - prvním z nich je svět, jak ho známe. A tím druhým alternativní současnost, která existuje za Zrcadlovou síní. Odhalte tajemství starodávné bytosti známé pod jménem Zlo. Odkryjte tajemný příběh prokletých milenců a pokuste se zastavit Zlo před zpřetrháním magických řetězů, které mu brání zamořit náš svět.VypnutoVe hře Dark Arcana: The Carnival se vrhněte do průzkumu dvou zcela odlišných světů - prvním z nich je svět, jak ho známe. A tím druhým alternativní současnost, která existuje za Zrcadlovou síní. Odhalte tajemství starodávné bytosti známé pod jménem Zlo. Odkryjte tajemný příběh prokletých milenců a pokuste se zastavit Zlo před zpřetrháním magických řetězů, které mu...

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Carnival Queen - Donette Williams-Harry

An exciting, joyful celebration of carnival from Donette Williams-Harry. Today is Kayla's favourite day of the year: carnival! Smoky spice fills the air, steel pans TING, TING, TING and Caribbean music is pumping. Kayla cannot wait to show off her BIG ENERGY! But when her costume ends up in shreds, it looks like it's time for Kayla to face the music and ask for help. Can her community rally to save the day? Or will carnival end up in tatters?This energetic picture book is a beautiful take on bravery and the power of community. Amélie-Anne Calmo's vibrant illustrations are a visual feast of culture, bringing the sounds, sights and smells of carnival flooding off the page. Inspired by the author's own personal experiences of attending Notting Hill Carnival, and featuring an informative end matter that explores carnivals around the world, this is the perfect book for anyone who is looking to dig deeper into a rich tradition. Just like To Carnival! by Baptiste Paul and Jana Glatt, A Year Full of Celebrations and Festivals by Claire Grace and Christopher Corr and C is for Carnival by Yolanda T Marshall and Daria Lavrova, Carnival Queen is the perfect book to celebrate ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Street Orphans - Wood Mary

Originally published in digital format as Judge Me Not in 2013. Now with forty pages of new content. Born with a club foot in a remote village in the Pennines, Ruth is feared and ridiculed by her superstitious neighbours who see her affliction as a sign of witchcraft. When her father is killed in an accident and her family evicted from their cottage, she hopes to leave her old life behind, to start afresh in the Blackburn cotton mills. But tragedy strikes once again, setting in motion a chain of events that will unravel her family’s lives. Their fate is in the hands of the Earl of Harrogate, and his betrothed, Lady Katrina. But more sinister is the scheming Marcia, Lady Katrina’s jealous sister. Impossible dreams beset Ruth from the moment she meets the Earl. Dreams that lead her to hope that he will save her from the terrible fate that awaits those accused of witchcraft. Dreams that one day her destiny and the Earl’s will be entwined.The Street Orphans is an emotional story set in 1850s Lancashire, from Mary Wood, the author of In Their Mother’s Footsteps and Brighter Days Ahead.

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The Carnival Of Ash - Tom Beckerlegge

An extravagant, lyrical novel in twelve parts about a city of poets and librarians at the height of the Renaissance. A city that never was.Tommaso Cellini, celebrated ruler of Cadenza, is dead. For Carlo Mazzoni, an aspiring poet, it is the worst possible moment to arrive at the city gates, his dreams of literary fame turning to disappointment and disgrace. For Vittoria – known to all but a handful as the notorious ink maid Hypatia – Tommaso’s death is overshadowed by the disappearance of her creative spark, while Vittoria’s impulsive sister Maddelina seeks to make her own name with a daring conspiracy.As Cadenza descends into anarchy amid rumours of war with its rival Venice, Carlo and the two sisters become entangled in intrigue, murder and revolution.

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Orphans of Eldorado - Milton Hatoum

The setting for this magical fable is Eldorado, the Enchanted city that inhabited the fevered dreams of European navigators and conquistadors, but eluded all attempts to find it on the map. Some have linked it to Manaus in the Amazon Basin, and it is here that Arminto Cordovil lives with his father Amando in a white mansion.Theirs is a relationship full of passion and limitless ambition. Separating father and son is a remarkable cast of characters, from Angelina, the dead mother, to Denisio, the infernal boatman, and at the centre, Dinaura, a girl who betwitches Arminto and dreams of Eldorado...Orphans of Eldorado is a rich and magical fable that beautifully captures the atmosphere of the steamy, lush Amazonian world.

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The Orphans of Bell Lane - Ruthie Lewis

Can she really walk away from everything she has built to protect the children Rosa has left behind?Returning to the gang-ruled streets of south-east London, Grace is determined to build a better future for herself and for the children of Bell Lane - no matter what the cost .

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ACI KIA Carnival 06-14 gumové koberečky černé s vyšším okrajem (7 míst/sada 4 ks) (8362X11)

Gumové autokoberce ACI pro KIA Carnival/Grand Carnival III (VQ) z let 2006-2014. Sada obsahuje 4 kusy koberců s 3D profilem a vysokým okrajem pro lepší ochranu. Koberce jsou černé barvy a jsou určeny pro 7místné verze vozu.

  • 3D profil pro účinné zachycení nečistot
  • Vysoký okraj zabraňuje rozlití kapalin
  • Snadná údržba - omývatelné bez vysávání
  • Chrání podlahu vozu před agresivní zimní solí

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The Carnivorous Carnival - Lemony Snicket

Dear Reader, there is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair.You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on…The Carnivorous Carnival contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal. To avoid causing discomfort, it would be best if I didn’t mention any of the ingredients of this story, particularly a confusing map, an ambidextrous person, an unruly crowd, a wooden plank and Chabo the Wolf Baby. Your time might be better filled with something more palatable such as eating your vegetables or feeding them to someone else.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'' has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Carnivorous Carnival - Lemony Snicket

There is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair.You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on …The Carnivorous Carnival contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal. To avoid causing discomfort, it would be best if I didn’t mention any of the ingredients of this story, particularly a confusing map, an ambidextrous person, an unruly crowd, a wooden plank and Chabo the Wolf Baby. Your time might be better filled with something more palatable such as eating your vegetables or feeding them to someone else.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ''A Series of Unfortunate Events'' has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey. And in the future things are poised to get much worse, thanks to the forthcoming Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have been ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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