rosa and the secret princess darcey bussellova

Rosa knows that her new red ballet shoes are special, but she soon discovers that they are magical when she is whirled away to Enchantia! On her very first adventure, can Rosa free the swan princess from King Rat''s curse?

Objev podobné jako Rosa and the Secret Princess - Darcey Bussellová

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The second of sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance!Delphie is getting ready to audition for the end of term ballet show but before she can even think about practising, her help is needed in Enchantia. Does Delphie hold the key to break the magic spell and unlock the secrets of the magical world?

Objev podobné jako Delphie and the Magic Spell - Darcey Bussellová

Delphie''s magic red shoes are suddenly feeling too tight, and she really doesn''t want to give them up! But before she has time to worry, her friends in Enchantia need her help. King Rat is trying to spoil the Queen''s birthday show; can Delphie help undo his mischief?

Objev podobné jako Delphie and the Birthday Show - Darcey Bussellová

Florence and the Machine Dance Fever deluxe tracklist
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Florence and the Machine nové album 2022
The Library of Fragrance Dark Roses 30 ml
povlečení Glow in the Dark pro fanoušky
hrnek Dark Side of the Moon pro děti od 6 let
židle Lionte Green and Dark Oak 2 ks
židle Gini Dark Blue and Black 2 ks
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tělové mléko Victoria's Secret Strawberries Champagne
Victoria's Secret tělové mléko 236 ml
parfémový extrakt Secret Tryst 100 ml
Victoria's Secret So In Love parfémovaná voda 50 ml
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Princess Magnolia struggles to conceal her secret superhero identity in this action-packed sequel to New York Times bestseller The Princess in Black.A superhero princess, inconvenient monster alarms, a glittering party and spot-on slapstick pacing all abound in this sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Princess in Black. Today is Princess Magnolia''s birthday party, and everything is going wrong. Just as her guests are arriving ... Brring! Brring! It''s the monster alarm! Princess Magnolia has to run to the broom cupboard, ditch her frilly clothes, and become the Princess in Black! She rushes to the goat pasture, defeats the monster, and returns to the castle before her guests discover her secret. But every time Princess Magnolia is about to open her presents, the monster alarm rings again. And every time she rushes back – an inside-out dress here, a missing shoe there – it gets harder to keep the other princesses from being suspicious. Don’t those monsters understand that now is not a good time for an attack?

Objev podobné jako The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party - Hale Shannon, Hale Dean

2024 Independent Publisher Book Awards Winner – Silver Medal, World HistoryNadia Comaneci is the Romanian child prodigy and global gymnastics star who ultimately fled her homeland and the brutal oppression of a communist regime. At the age of just 14, Nadia became the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10.0 at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and went on to collect three gold medals in performances which influenced the sport for generations to come, cementing Nadia’s place as a sporting legend. However, as the communist authorities in Romania sought an iron grip over its highest-profile athletes, Nadia and her trainers were subjected to surveillance from the Securitate, the Romanian secret police. Drawing on 25,000 secret police archive pages, countless secret service intelligence documents, and numerous wiretap recordings, this book tells the compelling story of Nadia’s life and career using unique insights from the communist dictatorship which monitored her.Nadia Comaneci and the Secret Police explores Nadia’s complex and combustible relationship with her sometimes abusive coaches, Béla and Marta Károlyi, figures who would later become embroiled in the USA Gymnastics scandal. The book addresses Nadia’s mental struggles and 1978 suicide attempt, and her remarkable resurgence to gold at the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Nadia Comaneci and the Secret Police - Dr Stejarel Olaru

David Childress examines Operation High-Jump with Admiral Richard Byrd in 1947 and the battle that he apparently had in Antarctica with flying saucers. He looks into the mysterious death of Admiral Byrd''s son when invited to a conference on Antarctica in Washington DC. Through "Operation Paperclip," the Nazis infiltrated aerospace companies, banking, media, and the US government, including NASA and the CIA after WWII. Childress discusses the secret technology involved, anti-gravity propulsion technology, electro-gravity and free-energy, teleportation technology (as in the Philadelphia Project), and secret bases on the Moon and Mars. Childress looks at the possible merger of Nazi assets in Antarctic with the Americans and the use of Antarctica as a space base for traffic to secret space stations in orbit and below the surface of the Moon. The author looks at military space programs such as Space Warden and Project Horizon. Does the US Navy have a secret space program that includes huge ships in orbit around the Earth and includes hundreds astronauts as crew for these vehicles? Read on to find out!

Objev podobné jako Antarctica and the Secret Space Program - David Hatcher Childress

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

Objev podobné jako Amir and the Jinn Princess - M. T. Khan

This award-winning picture book tells with spare, elegant prose and poignant illustrations how Lila saves her Kenyan village by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows. For months the sun has burned down on Lila’s village. It is too hot to gather firewood, or weed the garden. It is even too hot to milk the cow. Without rain the well will run dry and the crops will fail. Lila is so worried that when her grandfather whispers the secret of rain to her, she sets off to talk to the sky herself.Lila and the Secret of Rain introduces the topics of natural resources and the impact that extreme weather can have on people’s lives in a tender way that children can relate to. With the added magic of folklore, the African setting sparks interest in our world’s diverse cultures. Your heart will be drawn again and again to follow Lila in her quest to save her village with the secret of rain. *A Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner*

Objev podobné jako Lila and the Secret of Rain - David Conway

The German Democratic Republic, or East Germany, was the frontline in the Cold War, packed with hundreds of thousands of Soviet and East German troops armed with the latest Warsaw Pact equipment, lined up along the 1,400 km Inner German Border. However, because of the repressive East German police state, little human intelligence about these forces reached the West. Who were they? Where were they located? What were they doing? How were they equipped? What were their intentions? NATO was lined up in West Germany to face these forces and relied on getting up-to-date intelligence to warn of any threat, ‘Indicators of Hostility’ that could be a precursor to an invasion. BRIXMIS, the British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany, was on hand to provide that intelligence. Thanks to an obscure 1946 agreement between the British and Soviets that established ‘liaison missions’ in their respective zones of occupation, the British were able to send highly qualified military ‘observers’ into East Germany to roam (relatively) freely and keep an eye on what was going on. What started as ‘liaison’, a point of contact between the British and Soviet occupation forces, developed into a very sophisticated intelligence gathering operation, sending ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako BRIXMIS and the Secret Cold War - Andrew Long

Join the Princess Twins as they celebrate God’s values and virtues in this wonderful collection of four I Can Read Level 1 stories. Beginner readers will delight in the fun fairy tales of the sister princesses as they live out God’s word.Emma and Abby show young readers the purpose of God’s values and virtues in this collection of I Can Read stories. A faith based I Can Read series, The Princess Twins Collection is:Perfect for young or beginning readers who love fairytalesThe perfect addition to pre-kindergarten or homeschooling resourcesA great value with four stories in oneA great faith-based early reader for children ages 4-8Wonderful gift for birthdays, Christmas, other celebrations or giving occasionsThe Princess Twins Collection includes:The Princess Twins and the PuppyThe Princess Twins Play in the GardenThe Princess Twins and the Birthday PartyThe Princess Twins and the Tea PartyGive your child the gift of faith-based learning with this delightful collection of early reader stories.

Objev podobné jako The Princess Twins Collection - Mona Hodgson

Poppy Haviland & The Secret of the Lively Widow is the first book in a series featuring twelve-year-old aspiring actress Poppy Petunia Haviland and her adventuresome friends. Simply being twelve years old is tough enough, but try being twelve AND the daughter of the world’s most famous movie star. Yeah... exactly. In The Secret of the Lively Widow, Poppy’s family relocate to a small town where the appearance of superstar Holly Haviland takes the community by storm. Even when Poppy discovers a treasure map carefully tucked within their historic lodgings, she can’t seem to capture anyone’s attention for very long. She recruits her best friend, Annie Kim, and her strange new neighbour Rick Reyes (a rapper and inventor), to explore the history of the map and of their new community. The trio learns that the town that they are living in was a key terminal on the Underground Railroad – the illegal passageway to freedom that played a major role in the termination of slavery in America – and that Poppy’s family played an important role in that history. Will their efforts result in the discovery of a long-rumoured historical treasure, or will someone else get to it first?

Objev podobné jako Poppy Haviland and the Secret of the Lively Widow - Annabel Lively Barra, Michael Barra

SHE MAY BE THE DAUGHTER OF A KING - BUT SHE STILL NEEDS TO FIND HER PRINCE . . .A headstrong princess is entangled in intrigue, politics, magic, and romance in this coming-of-age tale. -It’s been twenty years since Finlay Ashowan, the fabled house witch of Daxaria, first cooked up supernatural hijinks in the castle at Austice. Since then, much has changed.The royal family has only just returned to the beloved city of Austice after nearly two decades. Peace has been established since the end of the war with Troivack, and the Crown Princess, Alina, is ready to pick the perfect nobleman to be her husband. But the princess's quest for her ideal match is proving rather difficult.Alina must manage expectations, flirtations and magical misadventures. All as she struggles to find her own place within her kingdom and understand the blossoming desires of her own heart . . . Featuring delightful characters as well as the trademark charm, humor, and fantasy that made readers fall in love with the House Witch series, The Princess of Potential is a captivating standalone tale of courtly intrigue, slow-burn romance, and mystical adventure that’s perfect for all ages.

Objev podobné jako The Princess of Potential - Nikota Emilie

Kofi is back in a brand-new, music-making adventure – a debut fiction series from one of the most prominent educators and music radio talk host.His whole world was the sound of the speakers, the records, and the fun he was having in this place that he never even knew existed. He looked up as he came to the end of the verse and Linton was giving him the thumbs up. Kofi’s grin stretched from ear to ear.Kofi has discovered a secret radio station – in a place no one will ever look. It doesn''t take him long to think he can make something out of it. He and Shanice get a load of kids interested in taking part and having their moment on Clipper FM . . . But when the radio station vanishes overnight and one of Kofi''s friends is accused of stealing, then the whole beautiful plan starts to fall apart . . .Can Kofi and his best mate Kelvin unravel the mystery, stay out of trouble and do their homework – all without mum and dad spotting anything – before teatime?

Objev podobné jako Kofi and the Secret Radio Station - Jeffrey Boakye

Dirt. Depravity. Danger. Disease. From the slurry-filled sewers to the most overcrowded of tenement blocks, Victorian Britain thrummed with the heartbeats of those who had lived there. Infants and children, adults and elders had called these twisting labyrinthian warrens home; here they had laboured, they had loved, they had lost. These people had celebrated progress and had fought for reform; they had raised families, fallen in love, worked laborious jobs, and lamented the deaths of their loved ones. In her second book, Bethan Catherine Watts explores every crevice of the dark and dingy slums of Victorian Britain and illuminates the lives of those who lived there. From favourite pastimes, recipes and beauty practices to the treatment of children, animals and the dead, The Dark and Dingy Underworld of the Victorian Slums sheds light on those who were born, who had lived, and who had died in nineteenth-century British slums.

Objev podobné jako The Dark and Dingy Underworld of the Victorian Slums - Bethan Watts

* Winner of the Foyles Children's Book of the Year ** New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year *When the log princess goes missing her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her.

Objev podobné jako The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess - Tom Gauld

JOIN THE MOONLIGHT MAGIC CLUB FOR THEIR FIRST MAGICAL ADVENTURE!Scarlett lives in Moonlight Valley, a perfectly normal town for a perfectly normal girl. Or so she thinks! When her quirky neighbor Foxglove shows up to babysit, Scarlett notices some odd things happening. Why does Foxglove keep talking to the mirror? What''s going on with her spooky black cat? And, most importantly, what is this old ornate book that she''s left behind? Curiosity gets the better of Scarlett as she tries an unusual recipe from Foxglove''s book - with some disastrous, magical consequences! When Foxglove comes to the rescue, Scarlett learns her secret. Not only does Foxglove have magical powers - but she''s scouting new talent for the Moonlight Magic Club! Scarlett joins Foxglove and her friends, Maya and Pandora, as they try and undo Scarlett''s magical mistake!This is the first book in the Moonlight Magic Club series, a warm-hearted and empowering fantasy series following four witchy friends and their outrageous adventures. Showcasing the wonderful artwork of Luna Valentine, this book is perfect for children aged 7+.

Objev podobné jako Moonlight Magic Club: Scarlett and the Secret Spellbook - Melody Lockhartová

A wonderful winter storybook from Finland. Read a beautifully illustrated chapter a night in the weeks before Christmas. One day Otto, an adventurous elf, finds a postcard showing pictures of beautiful sparkling lights in the night sky with the words, ''The light of Christmas!'' Otto decides he must see this brightness himself and so begins an amazing journey towards Lapland, in search of the secret light of Christmas. Mother and daughter team Pirkko-Liisa and Nora Surojegin have painted a captivating picture of the landscape, wildlife and folklore of Finland, which is full of expressive and intricate illustrations.

Objev podobné jako Otto and the Secret Light of Christmas - Nora Surojegin

* FOYLES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER * A whimsical modern fairy tale from internationally renowned cartoonist, Tom Gauld. When the log princess goes missing, her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her.

Objev podobné jako The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess - Tom Gauld

Discover the true power of heritage, art, and family in this page-turning novel that celebrates the life and work of Frida Kahlo.Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!A room locked for 50 years.A valuable peacock ring.A mysterious brother-sister duo.Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She''s hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together.While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist!

Objev podobné jako Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)

Grumble grumble went Dozy''s tummy. He was hungry! ''I''ll go and find some FOOD,'' Dozy decided, and off he trotted into the woods. And that''s how his adventure began!The curious little Dozy Bear learns the secret of food in this innovative, thoughtful picture book which encourages youngsters to try something new . . . Dozy is hungry, but he doesn''t like the food that Mama and Papa bear like. He only wants fish! But can a food adventure with the other animals in the forest change his mind? This charming story gently introduces the idea that trying new foods can be fun – perfect for any parent who has ever struggled at dinnertime.

Objev podobné jako Dozy Bear and the Secret of Food - Katie Blackburn

Riot Brother Rule #1: Make something exciting happen every day It''s no easy task, but Wilbur and Orville Riot are up to the challenge. Whether it''s catching a bank robber, finding hidden treasure while cleaning the house, or overthrowing a wicked king, the Riot brothers are clever, resourceful, and just plain funny. They sing songs, make up games, and always come out on top in the end—in spite of a few bumps along the way.  The inventive, energetic brothers have a warm sibling relationship (even when they''re trying to make each other snarf milk out of their noses), and though they get called into the Principal''s office now and then, the trouble they make is always in good fun. Plus, she''s their mom, so she always gives them a ride home. Not a bad end to an exciting day.  The short chapters make great bedtime reads—though beware! You might be tempted to stay up all night playing Underfoodle or the Frying-Pan Game. And with lots of puns and just the right amount of gross-out humor, this updated edition contains three stories about the Riot Brothers, plus lists, lists, and more lists—including the Riot Brother Rules, all their games, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret of Life - Mary Amato

With the landscapes of her world in danger from a spreading poisonous greed, Ember and her friends are off on a rescue mission. Filled with illustrations that bring the magic to life, this is an adventure series perfect for fans of Alice in Wonderland and Jennifer Bell.Ever since Ember Shadows freed her world from the Fate Cards that fixed everyone''s fates, things have been changing in her world ... and not always for the better.Now that people are learning about the existence of the magical landscapes, they want to explore them. But the landscapes are delicate, and the desire to access them is causing a terrible reaction: the Emocean is producing far, far too much greed, poisoning the lands. With both the realms and the creatures within them at risk, Ember and her friends have to travel through tunnels and across the world to administer an antidote to the greed. But with more and more people learning about the landscapes, planting an antidote may not work for long...Can Ember find a way to protect the landscapes for good?With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar''s Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted series, a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ember Shadows and the Secret of the Ocean - King Rebecca

A woman bard in Ancient Gaul? A shocking idea, but that''s what the Gauls get when the mothers in Asterix''s village hire Bravura to teach their children. Although she, Asterix and Obelix are unlikely allies, between them they fight back against Julius Caesar''s secret weapon. What can that weapon be? And how can even Cacofonix help?

Objev podobné jako Asterix: Asterix and The Secret Weapon - Albert Uderzo

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, % V Ary and The Secret of Seasons se naučíte, jak řešit hádanky pomocí ovládání počasí a přírodních úkazů. Toto nezávislé dobrodružství se odehrává v krásném světě Valdi, který je plný nepřátel. Je na vás, abyste převzali kontrolu nad počasím v této nádherné adventuře. Aryelle Aryelle nebo též Ary je mladá dívka, která cestuje po celém světě. Stane se strážcem zimy a naučí se ovládat roční období. Tyto schopnosti se jí budou velmi hodit v boji proti nepřátelům....

Objev podobné jako Ary and The Secret of Seasons - Xbox Digital (G3Q-00969)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční, RPG a dobrodružná, Toto nezávislé dobrodružství se odehrává v krásném světě Valdi, který je plný nepřátel. Je na vás, abyste převzali kontrolu nad počasím v této nádherné adventuře Ary and the Secret of Seasons PC. Aryelle Aryelle nebo též Ary je mladá dívka, která cestuje po celém světě. Stane se strážcem zimy a naučí se ovládat roční období. Tyto schopnosti se jí budou velmi hodit v boji proti nepřátelům. Zlý mágSvět Valdi byl ohrožován...

Objev podobné jako Ary and the Secret of Seasons - PC DIGITAL (1244608)

Talented footballer Vitalii Petrenko, his mother Tetiana, and little sister Nadia flee the war in Ukraine and settle in the outskirts of Bath. Their arrival coincides with fish mysteriously disappearing from supermarkets and ponds all over Bath. Vitalii is befriended by hopelessly disorganised but history-loving Edward Austen who shows Vitalii Roman coins that he has discovered in his back garden. While waiting to consult the Roman Bath’s Curator, Vitalii accidentally drops magic coins into the warm water which awakens a Ukrainian three headed dragon Zmiy Horynych.

Objev podobné jako Vitalii Petrenko and the Secret of the Roman Baths - Claire Bramwell-Pearson

Good evening. Talking parrots in the rooftops? A giant cactus on the high street? Mosquitos so nasty that even their own friends don’t like them? Something’s gone terribly wrong in Lamonic Bibber . . . and Mr Gum is nowhere to be found. Yes, folks, Polly and Friday are facing their biggest challenge yet. So strap yourselves in, cry ‘HI-HO-WEIRDY!’ and get ready for an adventure so crazy your feet will melt with happiness! And I’m not just saying that, I’ve actually seen it happen. HOORAY!

Objev podobné jako Mr Gum and the Secret Hideout - Andy Stanton

Rory And The Snack Dragons is the first book in a brand new chapter book series for 6 to 9 year-olds. This funny, magical story from debut author Louisa MacDougall is about about the unlikely friendship between Rory, a dragon outcast who likes to eat bicycles, and Flora, a plucky princess who loves to ride them.

Objev podobné jako Rory and the Snack Dragons - Louisa MacDougall

Farmer Wills and his family have mysteriously disappeared, leaving the animals of Featherdown Farm in a state of panic! Sensing an opportunity, the cunning Felix Fox hatches a sinister plan. It''s time for an unexpected hero to rise, take to the skies, and save the day. The fate of Featherdown Farm hangs in the balance in this epic tale of bravery, unity and unexpected heroism.

Objev podobné jako Copter Duck! And the Curse of Dark Wood - Paul Banthorpe

This funny, magical sequel to Rory and the Snack Dragons sees Roryand his best friend (and princess) Flora take on the evil Evilyn in afast-paced, hilarious magical, adventure in a race against time toprevent an eco disaster in Dragon Valley. With themes of friendship, collaboration, resilience and sustainability.

Objev podobné jako Rory and the Balloon Bicycles - Louisa MacDougall

Maggie wants a super special Christmas with her family and Grandad Sparks. But when her super IRRITATING cousin Ella crashes the fun, Maggie isn’t happy one bit. Even worse, she now has to share all her things with Ella. She plans to use her powers to make Christmas fun again and maybe even make a NEW FRIEND. All she needs is a little magic …

Objev podobné jako Maggie Sparks and the Secret Elf - Steve Smallman

Winner of the Scholastic Montegrappa Prize for New Children's WritingPoppy is thrilled that they're spending the summer at Smuggler'sCove. It might even take her mind off the mystery of her past. ButPoppy is about to make some amazing discoveries - and solve morethan one mystery...

Objev podobné jako Poppy Pym and the Secret of Smuggler's Cove - Laura Wood

In the vein of Memoirs of a Geisha and Empress Orchid, a mesmerizing novel about two young girls growing up in feudal China

Objev podobné jako Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - Lisa See

Naeli loves her life in Hyderabad, India, yet she yearns to findher English father, who left when she was little. When a mysteriousticket arrives from England, Naeli abandons her familiar worldto track him down. Armed only with her father's name and cherishedviolin, she embarks on a bold adventure through Victorian Londonand beyond. . .

Objev podobné jako Naeli and the Secret Song - Jasbinder Bilan

You Can Take Comfort in the Intensity of His LoveAs the world grows more hostile to the love and truth of Jesus, we need hearts that burn hotter than the fury of fear and persecution. And the secret to that kind of passion lies in a heart yielded to the fire of God''s perfect love. With warmth and piercing insight, global apostolic ministers Steven and Rene Springer help you embrace God''s purifying fire that will· captivate your heart· ignite power and purpose· reveal your true identity· bring forth boldness and cast out fear· fuel you for greater transformation and impactWhen you make fiery love the goal of your life, you won''t burn up and you won''t burn out. You will bring the transforming love of Jesus to your city, nation, and world with confidence and power."God''s perfect love will invade your heart as you read this book, forever ruining you for lukewarm Christianity and passionless living."--DUTCH SHEETS, GiveHim15.com"Our hearts toward humanity must burn with the fire of God''s love in everything we do and say!"--TODD WHITE, Lifestyle Christianity

Objev podobné jako The Fire of Perfect Love – Intimacy with God for a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Unshakable Faith - Brian Simmons, Steven Springer, Rene Springer

Gordon Corera uses declassified documents and extensive original research to tell the story of MI14(d) and the Secret Pigeon Service for the first time.‘This is an amazing story’ Simon Mayo, BBC Radio 2Between 1941 and 1944, sixteen thousand plucky homing pigeons were dropped in an arc from Bordeaux to Copenhagen as part of ''Columba'' – a secret British operation to bring back intelligence from those living under Nazi occupation. The messages flooded back written on tiny pieces of rice paper tucked into canisters and tied to the legs of the birds. Authentic voices from rural France, the Netherlands and Belgium – they were sometimes comic, often tragic and occasionally invaluable with details of German troop movements and fortifications, new Nazi weapons, radar system or the deployment of the feared V-1 and V-2 rockets that terrorized London.Who were the people who provided this rich seam of intelligence? Many were not trained agents nor, with a few exceptions, people with any experience of spying. At the centre of this book is the ‘Leopold Vindictive’ network – a small group of Belgian villagers prepared to take huge risks. They were led by an extraordinary priest, Joseph Raskin – a man connected to royalty ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Secret Pigeon Service - Gordon Corera

Take three of the leading names in contemporary horror writing, commission one-third of a book''s worth of stories from each, and the result is DARK VISIONS.Stephen King leads off with three stories, including "Sneakers", about a very unusual haunting, and "Dedication", one of the most powerful and unsettling of all his works.Dan Simmons pays homage to Philip K Dick with "Metastasis", one of three highly accomplished stories.And George Martin rounds off the book with the brilliant werewolf novella, "The Skin Trade".DARK VISIONS is a brilliantly original showcase from three masters of the macabre.

Objev podobné jako Dark Visions - Stephen King

The focus of this book is on the classic, ageless, and enduring flowers, which we have dubbed Vintage roses.This user-friendly term encompasses both the true Old roses and the best of the Modern roses. All Vintage roses have one thing in common; they are garden-friendly roses that celebrate the style and grace of the old.Vintage roses can be overblown, multi-petalled or deliciously simple, and this sumptuous tome is a love letter to these beautiful blooms. Unearth the hands-on know-how and history of the world''s favourite flower. This book will appeal to the armchair gardener, gardening novice and seasoned expert alike.At the heart of the book are over 60 specially selected specimens – including those that have the best visual appearance, the most fragrant perfume, are easy to grow and produce beautiful flowers for cutting. The book covers not just original varieties such as Rosa Mundi (with its beautifully variegated stripes of deep pink and white), but also the wonderful new varieties that have been developed over the last 20 years.The no-fuss notes on pruning and care and the straightforward advice that accompanies each variety completely dispel the myth that roses are difficult or time-consuming to grow – proving that you ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Vintage Roses - Jane Eastoe

The ancient Sumerian poem The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest written stories in existence, translated with an introduction by Andrew George in Penguin Classics. Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as much as four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world's oldest epic, predating Homer by many centuries. The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu, and of his arduous journey to the ends of the earth in quest of the Babylonian Noah and the secret of immortality. Alongside its themes of family, friendship and the duties of kings, The Epic of Gilgamesh is, above all, about mankind's eternal struggle with the fear of death. The Babylonian version has been known for over a century, but linguists are still deciphering new fragments in Akkadian and Sumerian. Andrew George's gripping translation brilliantly combines these into a fluid narrative and will long rank as the definitive English Gilgamesh. If you enjoyed The Epic of Gilgamesh, you might like Homer's Iliad, also available in Penguin Classics.

Objev podobné jako The Epic of Gilgamesh - Anonymous

Written from Alex La Guma''s first-hand experiences in apartheid South Africa, In the Fog of the Seasons'' End is a short but powerful novel, unflinching in its depiction of the day-to-day realities of segregation and the secret underground movement that fought against it.For Beukes and Elia, undercover protestors of apartheid, every day holds the threat of discovery and imprisonment. With the threat of torture hanging over their heads, every leaflet, every phone call, every outspoken word puts them closer to capture. As the stakes get impossibly high, the only thing holding them together is their refusal to submit to the regime - but even that is proving more difficult by the day.An intense and well-crafted plot, Alex La Guma unravels the truth behind the underground anti-apartheid movement.''The greatest South African novelist of the 20th century.'' The Times''His spirit of hope lives on in the books he left us. He is a central figure alongside Chinua Achebe.'' Ngugi wa Thiong’o

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Richard Sorge is one of history’s most famous spies. This hard-drinking, womanising, motorcycle- crashing Soviet officer penetrated the German embassy in Tokyo during the 1930s and gathered intelligence credited with changing the course of the Second World War. It is an intriguing tale; but Sorge’s spy ring was just one chapter in a much longer history of Russian and Soviet espionage in and against Japan. Cracking the Crab tells the extraordinary full story of Russian intrigue targeting Japan, from first encounters in the eighteenth century to the Soviet declaration of war in August 1945. Colourful episodes include Gojong, King of Korea, being smuggled into the Russian legation dressed as a woman in 1896; the 1927 ‘Tanaka Memorial’, an infamous forgery purporting to be Japan’s hidden plan for world domination; and the secret intelligence of ‘Nero’, a Soviet agent supplying invaluable insight into Japanese strategy during the Second World War. From Russians murdered in broad daylight in Meiji Tokyo to Soviet honey traps and ‘white magic’ at the Battle of Nomonhan, this is a landmark history of the covert struggle between two great powers of the modern age.

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Rethink healthy eating, weight loss, and weight management with this revolutionary, science-based guide to resetting your relationship with carbs and fat, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Body Reset Diet and trainer to the stars.Harley Pasternak has worked with the biggest stars in Hollywood, whipping celebrities into shape for roles and the red carpet. His secret for helping these A-listers may seem counterintuitive, but the proof is in the results: fasting, detoxes, and carb-avoidance don''t work. Losing weight and looking sculpted require a specific proportion of all macronutrients, including the much-maligned and vilified carbohydrate! In The Carb Reset, Harley guides readers through how and why your body stores or burns fat, expertly cutting through the noise of toxic diet culture. He details why bread, pasta, rice, and fruit should be part of every healthy meal, and he lays out the right combination and quantity of nutrients that speeds fat loss, reduces fat storage, and improves your hormonal balance. The secret is quite literally in our hands thanks to his ingenious PATH acronym (a Palm of carbohydrates, All the vegetables, Thumb of fat, and a Hand of protein).The Carb Reset includes:• 50 recipes, most of which require as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In the sequel to And Break the Pretty Kings, crown princess Mirae continues to unravel her tangled future to save her queendom – perfect for fans of This Savage Song and Six Crimson Cranes.After her fraught journey to save her queendom, Mirae has finally cast the Netherking back into his dark cage in the Deep.But his imprisonment brings her no peace – because in his final schemes, the Netherking managed to possess her beloved older brother, Minho, and it is his body that languishes in the Deep, tormented by his possessor.Mirae is determined to free her brother and destroy the Netherking once and for all. But when the Netherking steals the all-powerful pearl of Seolla, all of Mirae’s careful plans are destroyed. She must set out once more to stop him, slipping in and out of the future with her divine powers as she races a path to the heavens itself.When she discovers the truth about the Netherking’s intentions, and learns that the only way to destroy him is with a sacrifice larger than she can bear, Mirae begins to doubt her free will and even the fate of the entire peninsula and the gods beyond.Dark and thrilling, this action-packed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WINNER OF THE PRIX RENAUDOT ''This took my breath away, again and again. Lafon is magic ... A thrilling read in Stephanie Smee''s masterful translation'' Anna Funder, Sunday Times bestselling author of Wifedom ''A work of the purest literary quality: muscular and densely packed, yet graceful in all its movements, and glowing with brilliant detail'' Helen Garner, author of This House of Grief________________________________________________________________This is the story of a family and the secret that lies at its heart. André is the son, raised by his aunt in the French countryside. His mother Gabrielle, beautiful but distant, lives in Paris. Surrounded by his cousins, far from the noise of the city, André''s childhood is a happy one. No-one questions the absence of his mother, or dares voice the name of his father.But beneath the quiet joy of the everyday lies a tragedy, passed down through the generations. Over time, the truth will come to the surface, whether the son desires it or not.________________________________________________________________''An exquisite and mesmerising work of genius ... Lafon is a name that should be known by readers everywhere'' Sarah Holland-Batt''A magnificent novel'' La Croix''[Lafon] breathes life into language . . . pure and rich'' Le Monde''Captivating and heartbreaking from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*A Waterstones Best Popular Science Book of 2024* 'Every page of this book is fascinating, glorious, and profound. This is one of the great frontiers of science for our age'Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure and The Secret Body ________________________________________________From a world-leading hormones specialist, the definitive book on the science of hormones and how understanding the secrets of our body’s messengers can revolutionise our health and wellbeing Hormones are the messengers that drive every process in our body. They are essential to how we grow, fight disease and digest food; why we struggle to sleep, lose weight and manage stress – and so much more. When our hormones are imbalanced this can wreak havoc on our health, leading to conditions as far reaching as diabetes, infertility and heart disease. They also influence our personalities, how we feel and even the decisions we make. And yet for too long the power of our body’s messengers has been overlooked. In this vital and myth-busting book, world-leading hormones expert Dr Max Nieuwdorp transforms our understanding of our bodies. Combining stories from his daily life treating his patients with amazing, cutting-edge new science, he reveals the crucial role that hormones play from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**THE SWEEPING, SUN-DRENCHED STORY OF LOVE, FAMILY AND UNTOLD SECRETS SET AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF WWII, FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER''Adriana is a storyteller second to none'' HEATHER MORRIS, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz''Trigiani never fails to sweep you away . . . an emotional and beautiful tale of family, love, and loss'' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, bestselling author of Malibu Rising''There is a reason Adriana Trigiani is so beloved by her millions of devoted readers . . . gorgeous'' SARAH JESSICA PARKER''A big, beautiful, wonderful book; romantic, moving, transporting, affecting I will do everything I can to encourage everyone to read it'' LOUISE DOUGLAS, bestselling author of The House by the Sea_________Domenica Cabrelli had two great loves of her life.The first, her childhood sweetheart: a boy from the same small, sun-drenched Italian town of Viareggio. A romance born out of yearning and shared history; over before it really had a chance to begin.Then, on an idyllic French coastline in the shadow of war, Domenica''s second great love affair, which would go on to define her - a mysterious captain, with a future on the front line.Many decades later, only her daughter, Matelda, knows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fully revised Second Edition. With a new Introduction and Bibliography by Dick Collins. The exploits of Sweeney Todd, 'The Demon Barber of Fleet Street', have been recounted many times in plays, films and musicals, but the origins of the character largely were forgotten for many years.The String of Pearls - the original tale of Sweeney Todd, a classic of British horror - was first published as a weekly serial in 1846-7 by Edward Lloyd, the King of the Penny Dreadfuls. One of the earliest detective stories, it became an important source for Bram Stoker's Dracula, but it was after over 150 years of obscurity that it appeared first in book form in the Wordsworth edition published in 2005. The one great mystery that has surrounded the book is who the author was - or was it possibly the work of more than one man? In his new introduction to this fully revised second edition, Dick Collins, by means of detailed research of contemporary records, has established finally the identity of the creator of this legendary figure.So here is the original story of the terrifying owner of that famous London barber-shop, and the secret recipe for Mrs Lovett's delicious pies...

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Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviours, and objects all told by author Ben Hoare.Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature.Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about the weird and wonderful side of the natural world. Weird and Wonderful Nature is the third installment of the DK Treasure''s series, exploring the many bizarre animals and plants that are uniquely adapted to their way of life.This fascinating nature book for kids offers: - Facts from a range of topics, from animals to plants and rocks to natural phenomena, that are guaranteed to wow adults and children alike.- Large photographs that show each species or item in incredible detail, with diagrams help to support understanding.- A gold foil cover and beautiful illustrations, making this book an ideal gift for young nature lovers.In Weird and Wonderful Nature, Ben Hoare''s friendly, informative explanations are paired with photographs and charming illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination, while a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Shortlisted for The British in India Book Prize 2025''A spellbinding account of the first forgotten half of the English encounter with India with a fascinating history of the Mughal Empire'' JOSEPHINE QUINN, author of How the World Made the West''Compelling, highly readable'' NANDINI DAS, author of Courting India''Remarkable'' THE TIMESWhen the first English travellers in India encountered an unimaginable superpower, their meetings would change the world.Before the East India Company and before the British Empire, England was a pariah state. Seeking better fortunes, 16th and 17th century merchants, pilgrims and outcasts ventured to the kingdom of the mighty Mughals, attempting to sell coarse woollen broadcloth along the silk roads; playing courtiers in the Mughal palaces in pursuit of love; or simply touring the sub-continent in search of an elephant to ride. Into this golden realm went Father Thomas Stephens, a Catholic fleeing his home; the merchant Ralph Fitch looking for jewels in the markets of Delhi; and John Mildenhall, an adventurer revelling in the highwire politics of the Mughal elite. It was a land ruled from the palatial towers by women - the formidable Empress Nur Jahan Begim, the enterprising Queen Mother Maryam al-Zamani, and the intrepid Princess Jahanara Begim. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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‘Popular history at its very best, thought-provoking and accessible. Underpinned by serious research, and written with panache, it summons up a vanished world’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPHThis is an astonishing new account of Alexander the Great – one of the most important figures of the ancient world, whose earlier years have until now been a mystery. Alexander the Great’s story often reads like fiction: son to a snake-loving mother and a battle-scarred father; tutored by Aristotle; a youth from the periphery of the Greek world who took part in his first campaign aged sixteen, becoming king of Macedon at twenty and king of Asia by twenty-five; leading his armies into battle like a Homeric figure.Each generation has peered through the frosted glass of history and come to their own conclusion about Alexander, be it enlightened ruler, military genius, megalomaniac, drunkard or despot. Yet the first two decades of his life have until now been a mystery – a matter of legend and myth. This extraordinary history draws on new discoveries in archaeology to tell the early story of Alexander and his rise – including detail on the tempestuous relationship between Alexander’s parents, Philip and the Molossian princess Olympias, his education by Aristotle ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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