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Rivers - Simon Chapman
From source to sea, go on a breath-taking adventure along a river and explore some of the greatest waterways of the world, with fold-out pages.Rivers flow across every continent on our planet, shaping the land and bringing life. Towns, cities and entire civilisations have grown up on their banks, from the Ancient Mesopotamians 5,000 years ago. Turn the pages to follow the incredible journey of a river from its source in high up in the mountains, along its gorges, through its valleys, down its waterfalls and into the sea. Explore the river #39;s geography, discover the unique wildlife it supports, see how the waterways have shaped our world - and how we have shaped them.Featuring fold-out pages of six great rivers from around the world: Amazon (South America), Nile (Africa), Mississippi (North America), Rhine (Europe), Ganges (Asia) and Murray (Australia).Written by self-confessed explorer and children #39;s author Simon Chapman, expertly checked by river ecologist François Edwards and beautifully illustrated by Qu Lan.
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Expedition Diaries: Amazon Basin - Simon Chapman
Simon is packed and heading off to a region of the Amazon Basin in northern Bolivia. Despite its size, it s a fragile biome, of mixed forest and river habitats. Simon plans to document his journey down the River Enatahua, but things go wrong right from the start: a rucksack is missing, along with his canoe ...Simon Chapman, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award, brings geography to life, and his Expedition Diaries are a great way to introduce the world s biomes and habitats to children, direct from someone who s actually been in them - sometimes up to his neck! These books are perfect for sparking interest in this key school topic
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Nature Fights Back - Simon Chapman
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Learn all about rewilding and how nature fights back even when it appears to have been wiped out. Discover how farmland grows back into forest, deserted cities turn into wilderness, and life appears on volcanoes which erupt from the sea.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Text type: An information bookIdeas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activitiesBitten by a crocodile, charged by giant otters and chased up a tree by peccary wild boars in the Amazon, Simon Chapman is a self-confessed jungle addict. He has trekked through untouched rainforests around the world but also seen the damage that people have done to them. His inspiration for his book, Nature Fights Back, comes from seeing how wild nature hangs on and can go on to thrive even when seemingly devastated by fire, pollution or logging.
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Map Your Planet: Rivers and Coasts - Amy Chapman
Explore Earth s amazing rivers and coasts through maps!Find out everything you need to know about rivers and coasts and follow these features on real-life maps. Learn about the path of a river, from its source to its mouth, and how the power of water shapes the coastline. Discover the many ways in which humans use water and how rivers and coasts are connected to the water cycle.Explore geography through maps with the Map Your Planet series. See key geography topics in action, as case studies are brought to life with large, detailed maps. Discover the importance of mapping and how maps are created and kept up-to-date.
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Chapman Tracy: Tracy Chapman - CD (7559607742)
Hudební CD - Tracy Chapman je stejnojmenné debutové album zpěvačky a skladatelky Tracy Chapman vydané 5. dubna 1988. Tracy Chapman je stejnojmenné debutové album zpěvačky a skladatelky Tracy Chapman vydané 5. dubna 1988. Rok vydání : 1988 (1.album))
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Do posledního dechu - Lori Chapman-Longfritzová, Dan Schilling
Těsně pod vrcholem 3190 metrů vysoké hory ve východním Afghánistánu zuřila před svítáním 4. března 2002 prudká bitva. John Chapman, speciální taktický operátor amerického letectva, a hrstka příslušníků Navy SEAL se proti přesile bojovníků Al-Káidy snažila vystoupat na vrchol v zoufalém pokusu najít ztraceného spolubojovníka. Chapman, který akci velel, utrpěl při prvním útoku zranění. Velitel jeho skupiny Navy SEAL nařídil ústup v přesvědčení, že je mrtvý. Chapman přišel znovu k vědomí osamocený a ze tří stran se k němu blížil nepřítel. John Chapman poté prokázal neuvěřitelnou odvahu, aby nejprve zachránil životy svých týmových kolegů SEAL. S vědomím, že je smrtelně zraněn, se sám střetl s dvacítkou ostřílených bojovníků, aby zachránil životy členů přicházejícího záchranného družstva. Za svou statečnost obdržel posmrtně Medaili cti. Chapman je prvním příslušníkem letectva za posledních padesát let, který dostal vyznamenání vyhrazené největším hrdinům Ameriky. Kniha je také pohledem do zákulisí práce speciálního taktického operátora amerického letectva. Je to nejzdatnější a nejvšestrannější speciální jednotka na světě, jejíž příslušníci musí nejen překonávat schopnosti týmů Navy SEAL a Delta Force, ale musí také jednat s energickou rozhodností a s dokonalou přesností - dokonce i tváří v tvář smrtelnému nebezpečí. Kniha vychází z očitých svědectví, utajovaných dokumentů, dramatických videozáznamů a obsáhlých rozhovorů s veliteli a přeživšími operace. Je to příběh mimořádné odvahy člověka v bezvýchodné situaci a projevu sounáležitosti, která ho utvářela.
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Great Rivers - Geordie Torr
This eye-catching hardback guide introduces the great rivers of the world and how they have shaped our society, brought to life with spectacular, full-colour photography. From the majestic waters of the Nile to the mighty Yellow and Yangtze rivers to the immense Amazon river, the great rivers of the world have captured the human imagination and impacted our history. In this fascinating guide, Geordie Torr explores the natural forces that have created these rivers, their impacts on the environment, and the myriad ways they have affected societies and cultures.In this volume, you will:• Explore the natural features of a river from their source in the mountains down to the estuaries where they reach the sea.• See how rivers like the Tigris and Euphrates rivers gave birth to the first civilizations.• Learn how rivers like the Rhine and the Mississippi have facilitated trade along their lengths.• Discover the importance of rivers to our well-being, through their impacts on agriculture, drought, migration and much, much more.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-colour maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.
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Seven Rivers - Vanessa Taylor
Rivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives. We have navigated them, dammed them and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when a passion for wild swimming is flourishing but the Amazon is on fire and some of our major river systems are dying, it has never been clearer that rivers are intertwined with humanity at our best and our worst. Seven Rivers is story of the Nile, Danube, Niger, Mississippi, Ganges, Yangtze and the Thames. It is a story of imperial frontiers, alluvial gold, kidnappings, slavery, anticolonialism and creation myths. It is about those who ve lived and died on these rivers and their endless capacity for invention: their lotus pools and hanging gardens, their gigantic canal systems and elaborate fishing rituals, their absolute powers and their sly rebellions. At its heart are the empire-builders of the Chinese dynasties, Romans and Hindus and their river gods, the Habsburgs and Ottomans, Mughal emperors, the people of the Niger from Mali s golden age to today, struggles of life and death on the Mississippi, and the dethroning of the British on the rivers of their unruly imperial subjects. This is the story of us, in seven rivers.
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Rivers of Power - Laurence C. Smith
As fascinating as it is beautifully written JARED DIAMOND, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs and SteelRivers, more than any road, technology or political event, have shaped the course of civilization. Rivers have opened frontiers, defined borders, supported trade, generated energy and fed billions. Most of our greatest cities stand on river banks or deltas, and our quest for mastery has spurred staggering advances in engineering, science and law. Rivers and their topographic divides have shaped the territories of nations and the migration of peoples, and yet - as their resources become ever more precious - can foster cooperation even among enemy states. And though they become increasingly domesticated, they remain a formidable global force: these vast arterial powers promote life but are capable of destroying everything in their path.From ancient Egypt to our growing contemporary metropolises, Rivers of Power reveals why rivers matter so profoundly to human civilization, and how they continue to be indispensable to our societies and wellbeing. Takes readers on a tour of the world s great rivers - past, present and future. The result is fascinating, eye-opening, sometimes alarming, and ultimately inspiring Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction A tour de force ... From Herodotus musing on the Nile to the dam makers of modern China, this is their story Fred Pearce, author of When the Rivers Run Dry Instructive and entertaining The Times
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Meaningful Stuff - Jonathan Chapman
An argument for a design philosophy of better, not more.Never have we wanted, owned, and wasted so much stuff. Our consumptive path through modern life leaves a wake of social and ecological destruction--sneakers worn only once, bicycles barely even ridden, and forgotten smartphones languishing in drawers. By what perverse alchemy do our newest, coolest things so readily transform into meaningless junk? In Meaningful Stuff, Jonathan Chapman investigates why we throw away things that still work, and shows how we can design products, services, and systems that last. Obsolescence is an economically driven design decision--a plan to hasten a product s functional or psychological undesirability. Many electronic devices, for example, are intentionally impossible to dismantle for repair or recycling, their brief use-career proceeding inexorably to a landfill. A sustainable design specialist who serves as a consultant to global businesses and governmental organizations, Chapman calls for the decoupling of economic activity from mindless material consumption and shows how to do it.Chapman shares his vision for an experience heavy, material light design sensibility. This vital and timely new design philosophy reveals how meaning emerges from designed encounters between people and things, explores ways to increase the quality and longevity of our relationships with objects and the systems behind them, and ultimately demonstrates why design can--and must--lead the transition to a sustainable future.
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Great Rivers of the World - Volker Mehnert
Spend hours navigating the world s great rivers in this vibrant, fact-filled book for kids that blends geography, history, and culture.Where in the Rhein does the Nibelung Treasure lie? What river helps mark the prime meridian? Why do people make pilgrimages to the Indian city of Benares? Why is the Mekong called the Nine Dragon river in Vietnam? How does the Mississippi divide and unite the United States? These and hundreds of other facts are explored in this wonderfully illustrated atlas of the world s great rivers.Each spread in this book, which includes a goregeous gatefold page, offers a colorful map packed with drawings, figures, and facts. Cities that border the rivers are highlighted, as are distinct flora and fauna, significant natural and human-made features, and fascinating historical details. A biography of each river describes where it flows, and its importance to the communities it passes through. Special attention is given to the ecological health of the rivers--those that are thriving and those in danger of losing their valuable habitats. Along the way, young readers will come to understand the enormous impact that rivers have on our lives, while learning valuable information in a way that will spark their curiosity and imagination.
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Rivers - Nigel Holmes, Dr Paul Raven
Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance â “ yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the potential to wreak great destruction. This book describes the natural and not-so-natural changes that have affected British rivers since the last ice age and looks at the many plants and animals that live along, above and within them. Detailed case studies of the Meon, Dee and Endrick illustrate the incredibly varied nature of our river ecosystems, and the natural and human factors that make each one different. Written by two widely respected river ecologists, the book looks not only at rivers as they were and are but also at how they can be managed and cared for. Full of interesting facts and stunning images, Rivers is essential reading for anyone professionally involved in rivers and for the naturalist, conservationist and layman alike. It is the one book you need to understand this singularly important and often contentious feature of the British landscape.
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Rivers of London: Stray Cat Blues - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew, Jose Maria Beroy
A cat-woman, a notorious London gangster, and a brothel specialising in chimeras. Or just another Wednesday as itÂ’s known in the world of Rivers of London. Stray Cat Blues is the latest adventure in the critically acclaimed series. CSI meets Harry Potter in this supernatural police procedural crime series based on characters and the books written by Ben Aaronovitch. This new series is scripted by regular co-writer Andrew Cartmel author of the Vinyl Detective.Old frenemies become allies in the latest Rivers of London adventure when a mysterious cat-woman comes to The Folly looking for help to free her sisters from a notorious chimera brothel run by London gangster Monty and his sinister magically endowed mother, Mrs. Napier. Now, Romeo, together with Abigail, Kitty Butchart aka Hoodette, Reynard Fossman, and Gina Penlaw must rescue the three imprisoned women before the Faceless Man can get his hands on them…Collecting together the critically acclaimed original four-issue mini-series.With exclusive bonus material, included a script to art comparison, covers gallery and a collection of the backup articles from the four comics.The continuing comic-book adaptation of Ben AaronovitchÂ’s hugely successful and award-winning 10-book novel series first published in 2011.An all-new original adventure starring the Peter Grant the wizard-in-training hero of the first Rivers of London Novel, ‘Rivers of LondonÂ’, also known as Midnight Riot in the US.
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Echo in the Darkness - Francine Rivers
Book 2 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.From Francine Rivers comes the â œcompellingâ and â œemotionally chargedâ (Booklist, starred review) sequel to the story of Hadassah, a courageous Christian slave girl with unrelenting faith, and Marcus, the Roman aristocrat who claims her heart.Believed dead, Hadassah finds employment helping a doctor in the poor section of first-century Rome and discovers an ability to heal others through the power of her faith. When Julia falls ill, Hadassah is forced to confront a difficult decision: should she return to the Valerian household, risking exposure and death, to help her former tormentor in the Christian tradition?Continuing to search for meaning and faith, Marcus turns away from the opulence of Rome, led by a whispering voice from the past into a journey that could set him free from the darkness of his soul.Book 2 in the Mark of the Lion series, the classic biblical fiction trilogyCombines historical drama with spiritual depthFeatures a glossary of terms to help readers understand Ancient RomeIncludes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions.â œFrancine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.â â ”Debbie Macomberâ œAs we â ˜watchâ ™ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The â ˜costumesâ ™ may vary, but our Lord does not change.â â ”Angela Huntâ œFrancine redefined Christian fictionâ ”honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changingâ ”demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate Godâ ™s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.â â ”Liz Curtis Higgsâ œFrancine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.â â ”Bodie Thoeneâ œFrancine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.â â ”Romantic Times
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As Sure as the Dawn - Francine Rivers
Book 3 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.The thrilling conclusion to the Mark of the Lion series.With Hadassah confined to the cells below the arena, facing death once again, and his sister Julia dying of a strange new illness and longing for a forgiveness beyond her reach, Marcus goes in search of God. Meanwhile, Atretes, the Germanic warrior and former gladiator, vows to move heaven and earth to find his sonâ ”the baby he thought was dead and whose life Hadassah savedâ ”and take him back to Germania. Only one thing stands in his way: Rizpah, a Christian widow who has cared for the baby since his birth. Atretes did not count on Rizpahâ ™s fiery resistance to having â œher sonâ taken away, nor is he prepared for the womanâ ™s strength and beauty. From their first meeting, the two are caught in a stormy battle of wills.The captivating finale to the classic biblical fiction trilogyIncludes a glossary of historical termsFeatures discussion questions, character reviews, and Scripture references for book clubsâ œOnce more, Rivers transcends the genre.â â ”Booklist, starred reviewâ œFrancine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.â â ”Debbie Macomberâ œAs we â ˜watchâ ™ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The â ˜costumesâ ™ may vary, but our Lord does not change.â â ”Angela Huntâ œFrancine redefined Christian fictionâ ”honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changingâ ”demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate Godâ ™s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.â â ”Liz Curtis Higgsâ œFrancine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.â â ”Bodie Thoeneâ œFrancine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.â â ”Romantic Times
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To keby sme vedeli... pred svadbou! - Gary Chapman
Väčšina ľudí venuje neporovnateľne viac času príprave na svoje budúce povolanie, než príprave na manželstvo,“ hovorí Dr. Gary Chapman. Drvivá väčšina slobodných dospelých túži po manželskom vzťahu na celý život a nechcú, aby oni sami a prípadne ich deti museli prežiť bolestnú skúsenosť rozvodu. Tragédiou je, že mnoho z nich nemá ani najmenšiu predstavu, ako budovať takéto manželstvo. Aj to je dôvodom vysokej rozvodovosti. Známy autor a manželský poradca Gary Chapman dúfa, že sa mu svojou najnovšou knihou podarí aspoň trochu tento trend zmierniť. Má 35-ročnú skúsenosť s manželským poradenstvom a je presvedčený, že dôvodom rozvodov je aj nedostatočná príprava na manželstvo a neschopnosť a neochota naučiť sa vo vzťahu spolupracovať.
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Hnev - Gary Chapman
Hnev zažívajú ľudia bez ohľadu na vek či spoločenské postavenie. Brian, vysokoškolák, sa hnevá na učiteľku, ktorá mu zapísala nedostatočnú. Liz, Brianova učiteľka, sa hnevá na svojho bývalého partnera, pretože neposiela načas výživné. Alex sa hnevá len tak všeobecne, pretože si nedokáže nájsť prácu a cíti sa spoločnosťou opomenutý. Viete, že hnev vám ničí život, ale neviete, čo s tým robiť. Život prináša veľa frustrácií. Aj keď možno nemávate záchvaty zúrivosti, je ľahké kvôli sklamaniu, zraneniu, odmietnutiu či zahanbeniu zatrpknúť a živiť v sebe hnev. Hnev je súčasťou života, ale nemusí váš život ovládať. Dá sa využiť aj pozitívne a dokonca vám môže pomôcť zmeniť životnú situáciu. Gary Chapman ponúka užitočné a často prekvapivé pohľady na to, prečo sa hneváme a čo s tým môžeme urobiť. V knihe nájdete skutočné príbehy a na nich autor vysvetľuje, ako: 1. lepšie pochopiť samého seba,2. prekonať hanbu, popieranie a zatrpknutosť,3. odlíšiť dobrý hnev od zlého,4. konštruktívne zvládať hnev a konflikt,5. urobiť pozitívne zmeny vo vašom živote,6. pomôcť iným zvládať hneva oveľa viac. Gary Chapman je autor, spíker a poradca. Je autorom série kníh Päť jazykov lásky, ktoré sa stali bestsellermi, a riaditeľom organizácie Marriage and Family Life Consultants, Inc.
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The Shadow Key - Susan Stokes-Chapman
**EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL LIMITED-EDITION with foiled gold symbol hidden under the cover. Only available while stocks last** There s something mysterious about the village of Penhelyg. Will unlocking its truth bring light or darkness?Meirionydd, 1783.Dr Henry Talbot has been dismissed from his post in London. The only job he can find is in Wales where he can t speak the language, belief in myth and magic is rife, and the villagers treat him with suspicion. When Henry discovers his predecessor died under mysterious circumstances, he is determined to find answers.Linette Tresilian has always suspected something is not quite right in the village, but it is through Henry s investigations that a truth comes to light that will bind hers and Henry s destinies together in ways neither thought possible.Reveal the secret symbol that haunts Henry and Linette when you take off the book jacket.Available on first printing of THE SHADOW KEY only.PRAISE FOR THE SHADOW KEY An alluring, immersive Gothic mystery from an impressively talented writer. Susan Stokes-Chapman conjures the beauty and darkness of eighteenth-century Wales in this simmering, splendid novel Jennifer Saint A haunting, transporting mystery...kept me completely enthralled Elodie Harper I was gripped... the story was so dark and clever Stacey Thomas A gripping, beautifully executed historical thriller, full of arcane magic and Welsh mythology Rosie AndrewsPRAISE FOR SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN: A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed Sunday Times, *Historical Fiction Book of the Month* An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue Red Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written...a glorious treat Daily Mail
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Date with Malice - Julia Chapman
Suspicious goings-on at a retirement home lead to an intriguing investigation in Date with Malice, the second cosy crime novel in Julia Chapman s Dales Detective series. Perfect for fans of Richard Osman s The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton. A Yorkshire Agatha Raisin â “ DalesmanItâ ™s dark in the Dales this winter . . .When Mrs Shepherd arrives at the Dales Detective Agency, quite convinced that someone is trying to kill her, Samson Oâ ™Brien dismisses her fears as the ramblings of a confused elderly lady. But, after a series of disturbing incidents at Fellside Court retirement home, he begins to wonder if there is something to her claims after all . . .With Christmas around the corner, Samson is thrown into a complex investigation â “ one that will require him to regain the trust of the Dales community. Faced with no choice, he enlists the help of a local: the tempestuous Delilah Metcalfe.Against the backdrop of a Yorkshire winter, Samson and Delilah must work together once again if they are to uncover the malevolence threatening the elderly residents of Bruncliffe. Could the danger be perilously close to home?Filled with wit, warmth and a cast of charming characters, continue the crime capers of the Dale Detectives with Date with Mystery. Praise for The Dales Detective series: Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace â “ Daily Mail Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit â “ Northern Echo A classic whodunnit â “ Cath Staincliffe, author of Blue Murder Full of dry wit and clever plotting â “ Countryside Chapman delivers on every level â “ Lancashire Evening Post
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Date with Danger - Julia Chapman
Julia Chapman s fifth Dales Detectives Agency novel, Date With Danger, sees our intrepid leads Samson and Delilah on the trail of a sheep rustler turned killer. A heartwarming cosy crime caper, perfect for fans of Richard Osman s The Thursday Murder Club and M.C. Beaton.In the heart of Yorkshire, the Dales Detective Agency is about to face its biggest challenge.A fatal accident at the local livestock auction mart summons the detective duo Samson Oâ ™Brien and Delilah Metcalfe, but what starts as a simple health-and-safety investigation soon takes a sinister turn when they discover evidence that suggests murder.With local sheep being threatened by a gang of rustlers plaguing the Dales, and poacher Pete Ferris setting in motion a blackmail plot that will see Samson pulled back into trouble with his nemesis Rick Proctor, all three cases are about to converge.Samson and Delilah are now going to find their next investigation is fraught with danger; a danger that will leave them fighting for their lives . . .Full of wit, warmth and colourful characters, continue the comforting mystery series with Date with Deceit.Praise for The Dales Detective series: Enlivened with numerous subplots, the story moves at a cracking pace â “ Daily Mail Bags of Yorkshire charm and wit â “ Northern Echo A classic whodunnit â “ Cath Staincliffe, author of Blue Murder Full of dry wit and clever plotting â “ Countryside Chapman delivers on every level â “ Lancashire Evening Post
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Pandora - Susan Stokes-Chapman
Lose yourself to the mystery and romance of Susan Stokes-Chapman s no.1 bestselling novel, which brings Greek myth to Georgian London. A gripping narrative in which secrets from the past are slowly and ingeniously revealed Sunday Times Romantic, suspenseful and beautifully written... a glorious treat Daily MailSome doors are kept locked for a reason...London, 1799. Dora Blake lives with her uncle in what used to be her parents famed shop of antiquities.When a mysterious Greek vase is delivered, Dora is intrigued by her uncle s suspicious behaviour and enlists the help of Edward Lawrence, a young antiquarian scholar. For Edward, the ancient vase is the key to unlocking his professional future. For Dora, it s a chance to restore the shop to its former glory, and to escape her nefarious uncle.But what Edward discovers about the vase has Dora questioning everything she has believed about her life, her family, and the world as she knows it... Weaves together Ancient Greek myth with suspenseful mystery and beguiling romance...utterly irresistible Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne An immersive, evocative story full of romance and intrigue Red*SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO GLASS BELL AWARD*Readers love Pandora: So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance Wonderfully atmospheric A beautifully written piece of historical fiction Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read An utterly magical book full of secrets, love and hope Beautifully written, gripping and evocative *Susan Stokes-Chapman s new novel THE SHADOW KEY is available now*
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There are Rivers in the Sky - Elif Shafaková
This is the story of one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives - all connected by a single drop of water.In the ruins of Nineveh, that ancient city of Mesopotamia, there lies hidden in the sand fragments of a long-forgotten poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh.In Victorian London, an extraordinary child is born at the edge of the dirt-black Thames. Arthur s only chance of escaping poverty is his brilliant memory. When his gift earns him a spot as an apprentice at a printing press, Arthur s world opens up far beyond the slums, with one book soon sending him across the seas: Nineveh and Its Remains.In 2014 Turkey, Narin, a Yazidi girl living by the River Tigris, waits to be baptised with water brought from the holy sit of Lalish in Iraq.The ceremony is cruelly interrupted, and soon Narin and her grandmother must journey across war-torn lands in the hope of reaching the sacred valley of their people.In 2018 London, broken-hearted Zaleekhah, a hydrologist, moves to a houseboat on the Thames to escape the wreckage of her marriage. Zaleekhah foresees a life drained of all love and meaning - until an unexpected connection to her homeland changes everything.A dazzling feat of storytelling from one of the greatest writers of our time, Elif Shafak s There are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, sweeping novel that spans centuries, continents and cultures, entwined by rivers, rains, and waterdrops: Water remembers. It is humans who forget.
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Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams - Richard Mayon-White, Wendy Yorke
A guide to exploring and enjoying the river Thames and its tributaries through the 50 best riverside walks.The River Thames is a beautifully rich and diverse 215-mile stretch of water that so many of us enjoy walking along â “ for half an hour, half a day, or days on end courtesy of the wonderful Thames Path. Explore further and you discover the Thames tributaries â “ the rivers and streams that flow into the Thames from miles in all directions. This natural network has an enormous catchment area, right across Southern England into the Thames Estuary. From a small source stream in Gloucestershire, across varied and historic countryside, through London and into the wide estuary entering the North Sea, the Thames and its tributaries are a plentiful area for exploration and enjoyment.Exploring the Thames Rivers and Streams helps you do just that. The book presents the 33 primary rivers that flow from the Thames and within these chapters describes 50 wonderful walks that best explore the beauty these tributaries have to offer. The walks vary between 4 and 12 miles long and explore a variety of chalk streams, wet woodlands, lakes, reedbeds, flood meadows and canals, where you can pause, observe the wildlife, read about the interesting and historical places featured, or enjoy the waterside with a wild swim, picnic or paddle. Each chapter also features beautiful photography and informative maps.
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A Voice in the Wind - Francine Rivers
Book 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece. The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century Roman empire and introduces them to a character they will never forgetâ •Hadassah. While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as sheâ ™s torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire.A Voice in the Wind is perfect for fans of:Christian romanceBiblical and historical fictionThemes of grace, love, and standing firm in your faithIncludes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussions â œFrancine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will ever be the same again.â â •Debbie Macomber â œAs we â ˜watchâ ™ Hadassah and Atretes struggle through first-century trials, we learn how to handle similar situations in the twenty-first century. The â ˜costumesâ ™ may vary, but our Lord does not change.â â •Angela Hunt â œFrancine redefined Christian fictionâ •honest, unflinching, powerful, life-changingâ •demonstrating why storytelling is the most effective way to communicate Godâ ™s truth. Every Christian novelist writing today owes a debt of gratitude to Francine Rivers for lighting the way.â â •Liz Curtis Higgs â œFrancine Rivers writes from her heart to touch the hearts of her readers. Her books are essential reading for all who love Christian fiction.â â •Bodie Thoene â œFrancine Rivers puts readers right into the history of the moment.â â •Romantic Times
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Rivers of London: Here Be Dragons - Ben Aaronovitch, James Swallow, Cartmel Andrew
Some say a dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. A monster red in tooth and claw, with wings, and fire for breath. And its name… Wyvern!CSI meets Harry Potter in this graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch - writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series, Andrew Cartmel author of the Vinyl Detective and New York Times best-selling author, James Swallow creator of the Marc Dane series, and writer of five best-selling Warhammer 40,000 novels.After a rash of strange UFO sightings above the capital, a Met Police helicopter night patrol is attacked by what can only be described as a dragon!Wizard in training Peter Grant and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, the MetÂ’s only sanctioned wizard, takes to the skies to investigate.As the mystery deepens, Peter and Thomas find themselves caught between two groups of hunters – one human, one fae – and he uncovers the legacy of events that extend all the way back to the late ‘60s and one of LondonÂ’s most famous residents – a certain “Experienced” rock star – who made a pact with the Demimonde that was never fulfilled.To save the skies of the city, Peter will have to face the enraged beast – but can he end things peacefully... Or will he be forced to destroy the last wyvern?Collecting together the critically acclaimed original four-issue mini-series.With exclusive bonus material, included a script to art comparison, covers gallery and a collection of the backup articles from the four comics.The continuing comic-book adaptation of Ben AaronovitchÂ’s hugely successful and award-winning 10-book novel series first published in 2011.An all-new original adventure starring the Peter Grant the wizard-in-training hero of the first Rivers of London Novel, ‘Rivers of LondonÂ’, also known as Midnight Riot in the US.
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Já, Simon - Becky Albertalli - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Šestnáctiletý Simon už nějakou dobu ví, že je gay, ale ještě není připravený sdělit to okolnímu světu. Jedinou výjimkou je tajemný Blue, se kterým si Simon už několik měsíců vyměňuje e-maily a jejich vzájemné pouto sílí. Jenže pak citlivá korespondence padne do nesprávných rukou a Simon se stane obětí vydírání: buď udělá, co se po něm chce, i když se mu to příčí, nebo riskuje, že si tajné e-maily přečte celá škola. V sázce je však ještě mnohem víc – plachého Bluea by nechtěná publicita mohla vyděsit a Simon už by nikdy nezjistil, kdo Blue ve skutečnosti je… Citace / výkřiky z obálky knihy: „Na Simona Spiera mám velký zálusk. Totálně jsem se do něj zamilovala. Jen škoda, že nejsem jeho typ…“ – Jennifer Nivenová, autorka knihy Všechny malé zázraky „Dospělé čtenáře, kteří si knihu přečtou, pravděpodobně napadne, že by jim tahle kniha přišla docela dobře vhod v jejich teenagerském věku. Ale opravdu – nemohlo být něco podobného napsáno už dřív…?“ – Entertainment Weekly „Jsme si opravdu jistí, že Becky Albertalli neukradla nějakému neuvěřitelně zajímavému mladíkovi deník?“ – Tim Federle, oceňovaný autor knih pro teenagery BECKY ALBERTALLI je americká spisovatelka knih pro teenagery. Dospívajícím se nevěnuje jen ve své knize, ale i v profesním životě. Získala doktorát z klinické psychologie a věnuje se terapii zaměřené na práci s teenagery. Potkala jich za svoji praxi hodně – mnoho inteligentních, taky podivínských, ale všichni byli podle jejích slov úžasní, děsně zajímaví a neodolatelní. V současné době Becky žije se svou rodinou v Atlantě. Navštivte její webové stránky beckyalbertalli.com. Kniha Já, Simon vyšla původně pod názvem Probuzení Simona Spiera a je to autorčin debutový román. Obdržela za něj Cenu Williama C. Morrise, byla nominována na Cenu Andrewa Carnegieho a americkou Národní cenu za literaturu. Román byl několika periodiky jmenován jednou z nejlepších knih v žánru Young Adult. VIKTOR KUZNÍK je herec, v současnosti v angažmá Národní divadlo Brno. Spolupracoval také se Slezským divadlem Opava, divadlem Kolowrat či Divadlem A. Dvořáka v Příbrami. Aktuálně ho můžete vidět hrát kromě repertoáru Národního divadla Brno, kde nastudoval například Trepleva v Čechovově Rackovi, Petra v Čapkově Matce, či Orina v inscenaci Smutek sluší Elektře, také v inscenaci Agent tzv. společenský ve Švandově divadle v Praze či v Divadle na cucky v inscenaci Vstup zakázán. Je držitelem Ceny Jiřího Adamíry 2020 a Ceny Valtra Tauba 2020. Věnuje se také rozhlasové tvorbě i dabingu. Svůj hlas propůjčil třeba Williamovi ve hře Krásný mladý obludy a můžete jej slyšet i v podcastovém thrilleru českého rozhlasu Neklid. Je spoludržitelem Ceny Bystrouška: nejlepší dětská audiokniha roku 2019 a dvou cen Prix Bohemia Radio 2020 a 2022. Audiokniha Becky Albertalli: Já, Simon | Čte Viktor Kuzník | Režie Zuzana Burianová | Zvuk, střih a mastering studio David Pravda | Hudba Wrana, Martin Truhlář, David Pravda | Natočeno ve studiu MIXING.TODAY | Grafiku podle knižní předlohy adaptovala Jana Rybová | Produkce David Pravda | Supervize Alena Brožová | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s. – Témbr, v únoru 2023 Nahrávka vznikla podle knihy SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA Copyright © 2015 by Becky Albertalli | „Love, Simon“ film artwork © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Translation © 2017 by Anna Vrbová | All rights reserved | Vydala Euromedia Group, a. s., v edici YOLI v roce 2022
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Rivers of London - Ben Aaronovitch
Book 1 in the Rivers of London series, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.My name is Peter Grant, and I used to be a probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service, and to everyone else as the Filth. My story really begins when I tried to take a witness statement from a man who was already dead...Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London s Metropolitan Police. After taking a statement from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost, Peter comes to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny.Suddenly, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.Praise for the Rivers of London novels: Ben Aaronovitch has created a wonderful world full of mystery, magic and fantastic characters. I love being there more than the real London NICK FROST As brilliant and funny as ever THE SUN Charming, witty, exciting THE INDEPENDENT An incredibly fast-moving magical joyride for grown-ups THE TIMESDiscover why this incredible series has sold over two million copies around the world. If you re a fan of Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams - don t panic - you will love Ben Aaronovitch s imaginative, irreverent and all-round irresistible novels.
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Other Rivers - Peter Hessler
Memorable... One of [China s] most astute and sensitive foreign observers Financial Times Compassionate... full of warmth GuardianMore than twenty years after teaching English to China s first boom generation at a small college in Sichuan Province, Peter Hessler returned to teach the next generation. At the same time, Hessler s twin daughters became the only Westerners in a student body of about two thousand in their local primary school. Through reconnecting with his previous students now in their forties - members of China s Reform generation - and teaching his current undergraduates, Hessler is able to tell an intimately unique story about China s incredible transformation over the past quarter-century.In the late 1990s, almost all of Hessler s students were the first of their families to enrol in higher education, sons and daughters of subsistence farmers who could offer little guidance as their children entered a brand-new world. By 2019, when Hessler arrived at Sichuan University, he found a very different China and a new kind of student - an only child whose schooling was the object of intense focus from a much more ambitious and sophisticated cohort of parents. Hessler s new students have a sense of irony about the regime but mostly navigate its restrictions with equanimity, and embrace the astonishing new opportunities China s boom affords. But the pressures of this system of extreme meritocracy at scale can be gruesome, even for much younger children, including his own daughters, who give him a first-hand view of raising a child in China.In Peter Hessler s hands, China s education system is the perfect vehicle for examining what s happened to the country, where it s going, and what we can learn from it. At a time when relations between the UK and China fracture, Other Rivers is a tremendous, indeed an essential gift, a work of enormous human empathy that rejects cheap stereotypes and shows us China from the inside out and the bottom up, using as a measuring stick this most universally relatable set of experiences. As both a window onto China and a distant mirror onto our own education system, Other Rivers is a classic, a book of tremendous value and compelling human interest.
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Between Two Rivers - Moudhy Al-Rashid
I have never read a book on Mesopotamia that so beautifully brings to life the people themselves ... It melts away the sense of time. TOM HOLLAND Tender, moving and vivid. ROBERT MACFARLANE Beautiful STEPHEN GREENBLATT Fascinating and magnificent, beautifully written and explained: this book is a masterpiece. GEORGE MONBIOT Ancient Mesopotamia comes alive in Moudhy Al-Rashid s must-read, millennia-spanning history ... spellbinding NEW SCIENTIST----------Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time.What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity, like the earliest depiction of a wheel and the first approximation of pi. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw and relatable moments, like a dog s paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the imprint of a child s teeth.In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals what these ancient people chose to record about their lives, allowing us to brush hands with them millennia later. We find a lullaby to soothe a baby, instructions for exorcising a ghost, countless receipts for beer, and the adorable, messy writing of preschoolers. We meet an enslaved person negotiating their freedom, an astronomer tracing the movement of the planets, a princess who may have created the world s first museum, and a working mother struggling with the juggle in 1900 BCE.Together, these fragments illuminate not just the history of Mesopotamia, but the story of how history was made.
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Other Rivers - Peter Hessler
Memorable... One of [China s] most astute and sensitive foreign observers Financial Times Compassionate... full of warmth GuardianMore than twenty years after teaching English to China s first boom generation at a small college in Sichuan Province, Peter Hessler returned to teach the next generation. At the same time, Hessler s twin daughters became the only Westerners in a student body of about two thousand in their local primary school. Through reconnecting with his previous students now in their forties - members of China s Reform generation - and teaching his current undergraduates, Hessler is able to tell an intimately unique story about China s incredible transformation over the past quarter-century.In the late 1990s, almost all of Hessler s students were the first of their families to enrol in higher education, sons and daughters of subsistence farmers who could offer little guidance as their children entered a brand-new world. By 2019, when Hessler arrived at Sichuan University, he found a very different China and a new kind of student - an only child whose schooling was the object of intense focus from a much more ambitious and sophisticated cohort of parents. Hessler s new students have a sense of irony about the regime but mostly navigate its restrictions with equanimity, and embrace the astonishing new opportunities China s boom affords. But the pressures of this system of extreme meritocracy at scale can be gruesome, even for much younger children, including his own daughters, who give him a first-hand view of raising a child in China.In Peter Hessler s hands, China s education system is the perfect vehicle for examining what s happened to the country, where it s going, and what we can learn from it. At a time when relations between the UK and China fracture, Other Rivers is a tremendous, indeed an essential gift, a work of enormous human empathy that rejects cheap stereotypes and shows us China from the inside out and the bottom up, using as a measuring stick this most universally relatable set of experiences. As both a window onto China and a distant mirror onto our own education system, Other Rivers is a classic, a book of tremendous value and compelling human interest.
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My Rivers - Faruk Sehic
My Rivers is a poetic event in four cycles: The Loire, The Spree, The Drina and the Beyond the Rivers. The collection brings together twenty-five poems which utilize different poetic forms, although the style is never overly strict in form, as Šehić always wants this work to be as clear and understandable as possible. Often hard-hitting and even brutal at times, these works rest on the themes of post-war reality and the culture of remembrance in a wider context, along with the tragedy of the Bosnian war seen through larger conflicts and the greater tragedies of the two world wars. The book seeks catharsis, to the extent to which it is possible in a post-conflict society like Bosnia, along with finding solace in the universal themes of intimacy, love, freedom.
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Sharks in the Rivers - Ada Limon
Published in 2010, Ada Limon s debut collection Sharks in the Rivers announced the arrival of a beloved poet - now the 24th US Poet Laureate, National Book Award winner, Time Magazine woman of the year 2024. An extraordinary collection - at once urbane and earthy - Sharks in the Rivers navigates the thoroughfares and tributaries of human nature.
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Made of Rivers [Revised
Now revised and expanded with new poems, this raw and poignant collection takes readers on a journey through the winding currents of self-discovery, transformation, and healing, culminating in a glistening sea of love and redemption.the love that is meant for youwill always find you -the riveralways findst h e s e a.â ” i n e v i t a b l eEmory Hall s debut poetry collection, Made of Rivers, intricately maps the anatomy of a river, surging with themes of loss, grief, and the sacred currents of transformation and motherhood. Brimming with magic and profound depth, Made of Rivers will wash anew all those who come to it, revealing hidden corners of the self yearning to be discovered. It explores the feminine and draws upon Emoryâ ™s own wellspring of life experiences, hardships, triumphs, and revelations. Her work sheds light on vital themes of healing and self-care, offers solace to those navigating profound loss, and strikes a chord with mothers, both seasoned and new, who find their own journey mirrored in the pages of her poetry.
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Where the Rivers Flow North - Howard Frank Mosher, Peter Orner
A new edition of a classic short-story collection. Â The stories of Where the Rivers Flow North are â œsuperior work, rich in texture and character,â says the Wall Street Journal, and â œthe novella is brilliantly done.â That novella, the title story of the collection, was also made into a feature film starring Rip Torn and Michael J. Fox. These six stories, available again in this new edition, continue Howard Frank Mosherâ ™s career-long exploration of Kingdom County, Vermont. â œWithin the borders of his fictional kingdom,â the Providence Journal has noted, â œMosher has created mountains and rivers, timber forests and crossroads villages, history and language. And he has peopled the landscape with some of the truest, most memorable characters in contemporary literature.â This new edition features a new introduction by novelist Peter Orner. Â
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Rivers of London Volume 7 - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew
The bestselling cops and wizards series from chart-topping author (and comics writer) Ben Aaronovitch continues, with its most revelatory volume yet! Uncover the secret World War II history of Peter Grant s mentor, the mysterious Nightingale!October, 1957. A serial killer terrorising the women of Cumbria has moved to the streets of London, with Constable Angus Strallen hot on his heels. But this murderer has special abilities, and Strallen soon realises he needs the help of an old friend from the front lines who can match this madman s power - London s own wizarding police officer, Thomas Nightingale. As the pair move in closer, it quickly becomes clear that murder is not this man s only intent.Tying directly into the continuity of the Rivers of London novels and revealing secrets about Nightingale s past that readers have long-hoped to find out!Collects Rivers of London: Action at a Distance #1-4.
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Rivers Of London: Deadly Ever After - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew, Celeste Bronfman
CSI meets Harry Potter in this graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch - writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series, Andrew Cartmel author of The Vinyl Detective and Celeste Bronfman.Ben Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction TelevisionIllustrations from a mysterious book of fairy tales drawn in the late 1800s are coming to life in the 21st Century and causing havoc. The illustrations were originally painted by a Victorian artist called Jeter Day who disappeared one night in an enchanted forest when he was spirited away by tree nymphs never to be seen again…Now, with the enchantment accidentally broken by Olympia and Chelsea, daughters of the river goddess Mama Thames, Jeter, twisted by his time spent with the nymphs, has returned to our world bitter and resentful. It is a world he neither recognises nor likes. All he wants is his life returned to him and woe betide any man who stands in his way.With Peter and Nightingale busy on another case, it falls to sisters Olympia and Chelsea with the help of the Foxes to stop Jeter and save the day.
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Bridge to Haven - Francine Rivers
A New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller!In this riveting saga of temptation, grace, and unconditional love, the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece delivers big-canvas storytelling at its very best.To those who matter in 1950s Hollywood, Lena Scott is the hottest rising star to hit the silver screen since Marilyn Monroe. Few know her real name is Abra. Even fewer know the price sheâ ™s paid to finally feel like sheâ ™s somebody.To Pastor Ezekiel Freeman, Abra will always be the little girl who stole his heart the night he found her, a wailing newborn abandoned under a bridge on the outskirts of Haven. Zeke and his son, Joshuaâ •Abraâ ™s closest friendâ •watch her grow into an exotic beauty. But Zeke knows the circumstances surrounding her birth have etched scars deep in her heart, scars that leave her vulnerable to a fast-talking charmer who lures her to Tinseltown.Hollywood feels like a million miles from Haven, and naive Abra quickly learns whatâ ™s expected of an ambitious girl with stars in her eyes. But fame comes at a devastating price. She has burned every bridge to get exactly what she thought she wanted. Now all she wants is a way back home.This riveting and emotional tale is perfect for fans of:Historical fiction and Christian romanceGlamorous, vintage Hollywood settingsFaith-filled stories about broken characters on the road to redemptionâ œOne of the edgiest Christian romances I have had the pleasure of reading in a long while. Francine Rivers has woven a deeply moving story with an adept hand that knows just how to layer humanity, in all its beautiful and ugly truth, into almost every individual who steps onto the page.â â •USA Todayâ ™s Happy Ever After Blogâ œThis is another compelling and moving story by one of the genreâ ™s most honored and talented writers.â â •Library Journal, starred reviewâ œRivers returns with a page-turning recasting of the story of the prodigal son, here a prodigal daughter. . . . This story arc will be particularly resonant for Christian readers, but Rivers has the writing ability to reel in others who enjoy a well-told tale of redemption.â â •Publishers Weekly
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Rivers of London Volume 5: Cry Fox - Ben Aaronovitch, Cartmel Andrew
CSI meets Harry Potter in this fantastic new graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch, writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series!Ben Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction TelevisionVengeful Russian mobsters are looking to hire members of London s own more-then-natural underworld to bring bloody retribution down on the witch Varvara. However, the ex-Soviet sorcerer is under the protective wing of London s own wizarding cop, Peter Grant (now a proper detective and everything), and to get the attention of Grant and his colleagues, the daughter of a prominent Russian oligarch is kidnapped by parties unknown but possibly fox-like. What makes it worse is that Peter is going to have to leave his beloved London and *gasp* go out into the countryside! And when there s trees and fields and wildlife involved, things never end well...
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Rivers of London Vol. 1: Body Work Deluxe Writers
CSI meets Harry Potter in this fantastic SPECIAL EDITION graphic novel from Ben Aaronovitch, writer of the bestselling Rivers of London supernatural police procedural crime novel series! This Deluxe Writers Edition presents the full script of the graphic novel along with the unlettered, full-color artwork, allowing the reader to read the original script and see the artwork side-by-side.Ben Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ Set For Adaptation By See-Saw, Pure Fiction TelevisionGrant is part of a very special London police unit. Full-time cop and part time wizard he works on rather unusual crimes - those that involve magic and the general weirdness that permeates London s dark underbelly.His latest case begins with a perfectly innocent car on a homicidal killing spree - without a driver. But, before you know it, there s a Bosnian refugee, the Most Haunted Car in England, a bunch of teenagers loaded on Ketamine and seemingly-harmless wooden bench with the darkest of pasts...
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Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda - Becky Albertalli
Celebrate the ten-year anniversary of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by #1 New York Times bestselling and Stonewall Honor-winning author Becky Albertalli with this stunning DELUXE LIMITED PAPERBACK EDITION, while supplies last.Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: If he doesn t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone s business. Worse, the privacy of Blue, the pen name of the boy he s been emailing with, will be jeopardized.With some messy dynamics emerging in his once tight-knit group of friends and his email correspondence with Blue growing more flirtatious every day, Simon s junior year has suddenly gotten all kinds of complicated.Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he s pushed out--without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he s never met.This limited special edition includes gorgeous specs, making the package as beautiful as the read, and features new bonus content from Becky herself, including emails between Simon and Blue and Oreo recipes from Simon!
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Red Sonja: Consumed - Gail Simone
Fierce and fascinating. This is the story Red Sonja has always deserved. Unmissable FELICIA DAY An epic debut novel from one of the most entertaining writers on the planet TOM TAYLORIt s time to rage, drink and fight like a barbarian! Red Sonja, the iconic She-Devil with a Sword, will meet a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone, making her novel-writing debut. Hot-headed, charismatic and always unapologetically herself, Red Sonja, the ferocious She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She s pursued all her desires, from treasure, to drink, to the companionship of bedfellows. She s fought those who deserve it (and sometimes those who didn t). And she s never looked back. But when rumours start bubbling up from her homeland - rumours of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths - she realises she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. Sonja must finally do the only thing that ever scared her: confront her past.THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN COMICS WRITES THE MOST INFAMOUS BARBARIAN WARRIORESS IN THIS EXHILARIATING DEBUT NOVEL Red Sonja and Gail Simone - she-devils with a sword and pen respectively. Don t fret about which is mightier, just savour this glorious fantasy epic M R CAREY Sonja is a fearless, iconic character that crackles with heart and relatable complexities... unique, cinematic, and memorable ALEX SEGURA A writer who speaks to readers of every generation NANCY A. COLLINS Simone is a total sweetheart in the form of a sharp-as-a-machete genius. And her writing delivers that right into your eyeholes BRIAN POSEHN Gail Simone is poised to become the writer of Red Sonja just as Robert Jordan became the writer of Conan. Hold onto your axes, it s going to be a wild ride! MERCEDES LACKEY Everything Gail Simone writes - every world she explores, every character she brings life to - is infinitely improved PATTON OSWALT Gail Simone has won comics. And now she has come after novels CHELSEA CAIN Gail Simone is a living legend whose wit and characterisation is second to none SARAH REES BRENNAN
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Simon B. Rhymin
A funny and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a kid rapper whose rhymes bring his community together, “effectively conveying the transformative power of art” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), by America #39;s favorite rapping teacher from Chicago. Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he #39;s just a Chicago fifth grader who #39;s small for his age and afraid to use his voice. Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he #39;s constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his #39;hood? Dwayne Reed is a Chicago teacher, whose viral back-to-school music video Welcome to the 4th Grade took the internet by storm. His debut novel, Simon B. Rhymin #39; , inspires young readers everywhere to use their voices to create change within their communities. Perfect for!★ Black boy joy★ Rap, poetry, and music lovers★ Community reads★ ChicagoansREAD MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW:Simon B. Rhymin #39; Takes a StandSimon B. Rhymin #39; Gets in the Game
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Red Sonja: Consumed - Gail Simone
Fierce and fascinating. This is the story Red Sonja has always deserved. Unmissable FELICIA DAY An epic debut novel from one of the most entertaining writers on the planet TOM TAYLORIt s time to rage, drink and fight like a barbarian! Red Sonja, the iconic She-Devil with a Sword, will meet a new generation of readers in this action-packed epic fantasy by legendary comic book writer Gail Simone, making her novel-writing debut.Hot-headed, charismatic and always unapologetically herself, Red Sonja, the ferocious She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She s pursued all her desires, from treasure, to drink, to the companionship of bedfellows. She s fought those who deserve it (and sometimes those who didn t). And she s never looked back.But when rumours start bubbling up from her homeland - rumours of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths - she realises she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. Sonja must finally do the only thing that ever scared her: confront her past.THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN IN COMICS WRITES THE MOST INFAMOUS BARBARIAN WARRIORESS IN THIS EXHILARATING DEBUT NOVEL Red Sonja and Gail Simone - she-devils with a sword and pen respectively. Don t fret about which is mightier, just savour this glorious fantasy epic M R CAREY Sonja is a fearless, iconic character that crackles with heart and relatable complexities... unique, cinematic, and memorable ALEX SEGURA A writer who speaks to readers of every generation NANCY A. COLLINS Simone is a total sweetheart in the form of a sharp-as-a-machete genius. And her writing delivers that right into your eyeholes BRIAN POSEHN Gail Simone is poised to become the writer of Red Sonja just as Robert Jordan became the writer of Conan. Hold onto your axes, it s going to be a wild ride! MERCEDES LACKEY Everything Gail Simone writes - every world she explores, every character she brings life to - is infinitely improved PATTON OSWALT Gail Simone has won comics. And now she has come after novels CHELSEA CAIN Gail Simone is a living legend whose wit and characterisation is second to none SARAH REES BRENNAN
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The 10-Week Intelligent Fitness Challenge (with a foreword by Tom Hiddleston) - Simon Waterson
#39;This ten-week programme is a fantastic example of Simon #39;s thoughtful and effective approach to fitness. #39; Tom Hiddleston #39;With Simon, I understood that the work and preparation you have to do before starting a shoot is just as important as what happens in front of the camera. Filming a movie is like running a marathon – if you don’tarrive well prepared, you will pay for it at the end. #39; Diego Luna #39;Simon is a no-nonsense trainer – without pretension. He has an incredible wealth of experience. What he says makes sense and his workouts just work. #39; Rachel Weisz ________________________Now everyone can benefit from A-list trainer Simon Waterson #39;s unparalleled knowledge with this easy to follow and highly effective workout programme.Name an A-list actor with incredible fitness and there’s a very good chance that former marine commando Simon Waterson has trained them. And ten weeks is typically how long he has with his clients in pre-production to get them to peak fitness for a role. It is also the perfect amount of time for anyone to reboot their fitness using Simon’s Intelligent Fitness methods, insights and motivational advice. Following on from his first book, Intelligent Fitness, which explored the theory behind some of Hollywood #39;s most impressive transformations, Simon focuses here on a typical actor workout programme. Whatever your goal, whether it’s reducing fat or increasing muscle tissue, this book will ensure you make real progress and see results in just ten weeks. With step-by-step photographs, and the opportunity to ramp up the reps or vary the exercises as your fitness progresses, this is a workout book for anyone with a fitness goal.
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Chapman Tracy: Greatest Hits - CD (9886986)
Hudební CD - Nová kolekce největších hitů poprvé mapuje celou kariéru zpěvačky. Výběr je sestaven z nejdůležitějších písní, které hudebnice natočila během čtyř dekád. Desku sestavila sama Tracy Chapman, skladby jsou nově zremasterované. Americká zpěvačka a skladatelka získala od roku 1988, kdy debutovala, řadu ocenění včetně čtyř Grammy. Její tvorba osciluje mezi folkem, blues, popem a soulem. Obsah: CD Carousel M+M's Dammit Josie What's My Age Again? All The Small Things The Rock Show First Date Stay Together For The Kids Feeling This I Miss You Down Always Not Now Another Girl Another Planet Aliens Exist (Live In LA)
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5 jazykov lásky na každý deň - Gary Chapman
Pri spoločnom čítaní Biblie a zamyslení, ktoré vám pomôžu aplikovať biblický text na vaše vzťahy, sa prehĺbi váš vzťah jedného s druhým aj s Bohom. Výskumy ukazujú, že páry, ktoré si čítajú Bibliu a spolu sa modlia, majú oveľa zdravší vzťah. Podľa čitateľov je Gary Chapman relevantný pre dnešnú dobu, jeho rady sú užitočné, jednoduché a efektívne. Všetko toto nájdete aj v knihe Päť jazykov lásky na každý deň. Zamyslenia sa týkajú rôznych oblastí vrátane komunikácie, očakávaní, postavenia v rodine, sexu, konfliktov, financií, vzťahov k deťom a svokrovcom, a ďalších. Kniha obsahuje: 260 zamyslení na každý deň v týždni 52 biblických štúdií na víkend 13 samostatných úvah otázky na diskusie a podnety k modlitbám
Objev podobné jako 5 jazykov lásky na každý deň - Gary Chapman
To keby sme vedeli predtým, než sme mali deti... - Gary Chapman
Cieľ tejto knihy je jednoznačný: pomôcť vám s výchovou detí. Radosti a starosti, ktoré sú spojené s príchodom vášho nového prírastku, vás možno pripravia na radosti a starosti, ktoré vás čakajú neskôr. Bez ohľadu na to, v ktorom štádiu sa nachádzate - či už rozmýšľate nad rodičovstvom, snažíte sa otehotnieť, čakáte svoje prvé dieťa alebo hľadáte možnosti adopcie -, úprimne dúfame, že nasledujúce kapitoly vám pripomenú mnohé radosti a výhody rodičovstva a povzbudia vás, aby ste nestrácali nádej ani v náročných chvíľach.V tejto knihe si ľahko všimnete ústrednú tému - že rodičovstvo stojí za to! Stojí za neistotu a stres, ktoré so sebou prinášajú pokusy otehotnieť. Stojí za nepohodlie a bolesť súvisiace s tehotenstvom a pôrodom aj za všetky ďalšie stresujúce situácie, ktorými si rodičia prejdú. Veríme, že rodičia to v hĺbke srdca vedia, ale veríme aj v to, že informácie môžu rodičom veľmi pomôcť. Pustite sa teda do čítania. Dúfame, že v týchto slovách nájdete nádej, smiech, uistenie a pripomenutie maličkostí aj veľkých vecí, vďaka ktorým je rodičovstvo hodné vášho času a energie.Gary Chapman - známy manželský a výchovný poradca a autor bestselleru Päť jazykov lásky sa spojil so Shannon Wardenovou, odborníčkou na poradenstvo, ktorá je zároveň manželkou a matkou troch detí, a spolu pripravili praktickú knihu o výchove detí. Zo série To keby sme vedeli... sa stala bestsellerom kniha To keby sme vedeli...pred svadbou.
Objev podobné jako To keby sme vedeli predtým, než sme mali deti... - Gary Chapman
5 jazykov lásky pre muža - Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell
V srdci muža sa ukrýva túžba zvládať všetko, čo sa mu zdá dôležité. Je skvelé byť užitočným v práci alebo na ihrisku, ale nič sa nevyrovná tomu, keď vám manželka povie: „Vďaka tebe sa cítim milovaná.“ Ak ste tieto slová od nej ešte nepočuli alebo máte pocit, že nie ste špičkovým hráčom v oblasti vzťahov, je táto kniha určená práve vám. Séria kníh Päť jazykov lásky je bestsellerom, pretože princípy, ktoré obsahuje, sú jednoduché, praktické a efektívne. V tejto knihe autori hovoria priamo k mužom o tom, čo to znamená naučiť sa hovoriť jazykom lásky ich manželiek. Kniha je plná humoru a užitočných ilustrácií, ktoré vám pomôžu zvládnuť umenie milovať. „Keď svojej žene vyjadríte lásku v jej primárnom jazyku lásky, je to ako keď vám pri golfe dokonale sadne úder. Človek má z toho jednoducho dobrý pocit – a prináša to impozantné výsledky.“ Gary Chapman
Objev podobné jako 5 jazykov lásky pre muža - Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell
5 jazykov lásky - Gary Chapman - audiokniha
Audiokniha: Niekto túži po pozornosti, iný po pochvale; pre niekoho sú veľmi dôležité darčeky, pre ďalšieho vymenená žiarovka či ožehlená košeľa a zas iný potrebuje fyzický dotyk. Audiokniha vám objasní každý z týchto jazykov, pomôže vám objaviť jazyk lásky vás a vášho partnera a dozviete sa aj, ako prakticky týmto jazykom hovoriť. Cieľom nie je vyjasniť zmätok ohľadne slov láska či milovať, ale zamerať sa na prejavy lásky, ktorá je nevyhnutná pre naše emocionálne zdravie. Gary Chapman hovorí, že jednou z príčin neporozumenia v manželstve je to, že každý z nás hovorí iným jazykom lásky. Počas svojej viac ako 30-ročnej poradenskej praxe identifikoval päť jazykov lásky: Slová uistenia, Pozornosť, Prijímanie darov, Skutky služby, Fyzický dotyk. Keď identifikujeme a naučíme sa hovoriť jazykom lásky nášho partnera, objavili sme kľúč k dlhotrvajúcemu, milujúcemu manželskému vzťahu. Láska sa po svadbe nemusí vypariť, no aby sme ju udržiavali živú, potrebujeme zapracovať na tom, aby sme sa naučili hovoriť jazykom lásky nášho partnera. Nemôžeme si vystačiť s naším vlastným jazykom, ak mu nerozumie. Ak chceme, aby rozumel prejavom našej lásky a cítil ju, musíme ju prejavovať v jeho jazyku.
Objev podobné jako 5 jazykov lásky - Gary Chapman - audiokniha
Pět jazyků omluvy - Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomasová
Kniha Pět jazyků omluvy spadá do žánru Partnerství, manželství. Autorem je Chapman Gary. Jedná se o počin nakladatelství Návrat domů z roku 2023. Přejeme příjemné čtení.
Objev podobné jako Pět jazyků omluvy - Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomasová