shinoy and the chaos crew what is gravity isabel thomas

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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day the World Was Weighed Down.Find out the answers to questions you''ve always wanted to know about gravity.Have you ever wondered why gravity doesn’t weigh us down, or why astronauts can float in space? Find out all of the answers to these questions, and more!Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Objev podobné jako Shinoy and the Chaos Crew: What is gravity? - Isabel Thomas

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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of the Dodgy Doubles.Find out the answers to questions you''ve always wanted to know about robots.Robots aren’t just scientific-looking people. They’re all around us, and can do a lot of human jobs. Find out all about robots, and what the future holds for them.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Objev podobné jako Shinoy and the Chaos Crew: What is a robot? - Adrian Bradbury

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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out why weird things are happening in Flat Hill. Is the dastardly red-eyed S.N.A.I.R., a Super Nasty Artificial Intelligent Robot, causing all the trouble or is it something else?Shinoy''s Dad has found a used sat nav in the bin, so the family want to try it out. What was a joke trip to the moon becomes real when the sat nav links to Shinoy''s Chaos Crew app, and the family have to dodge the moon''s defence system to make it home in one piece.This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Objev podobné jako Shinoy and the Chaos Crew Mission: Lunar Launch - Chris Callaghan

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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day.Location: A demolished buildingOperative: Battle-dog Mustang Harry… and a surprise guestMission: Follow the galloping gargoyles. Find out why they’ve come to life, and what they’re up to.This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Objev podobné jako Shinoy and the Chaos Crew: The Day of the Galloping Gargoyles - Chris Callaghan, Clarke Zoë

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. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day.Location: Flat Hill SchoolOperative: Fierce warrior SalamaMission: Work out why Shinoy’s head teacher is breaking all the school rules and eating all the breakfast-club toast.This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Objev podobné jako Shinoy and the Chaos Crew: The Day of the Howling Head Teacher - Chris Callaghan

LOOKING FOR A GIFT FOR THE BOOKWORM IN YOUR LIFE? THIS QUIZ BOOK IS IT!Which Haruki Murakami novel shares its title with a Beatles song? In Roald Dahl''s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, what is Charlie''s surname? What is heavy-drinking Rachel Watson known as in the title of a 21st-century bestseller? And what do you get if you add the number of Bennet sisters in Jane Austen''s Pride and Prejudice to the number of Karamazov brothers in Fyodor Dostoevsky''s The Brothers Karamazov?With four hundred questions covering books from literary classics to modern bestsellers, through iconic children''s books and books you say that you''ve read but really you haven''t, The Penguin Book Quiz is as appropriate for making you look well-read at a party as it is for a book-loving family to tuck into after Christmas dinner: it''s as enjoyable to read as it is to play.Featuring the work of everyone from Antony Beevor to Zadie Smith, books from The Very Hungry Caterpillar to Ulysses, and with movie, music, television, theatre and literary references abounding, this entertaining quiz tickles the fancy (and the brains) of light and heavy readers alike.Answers:- Norwegian Wood- Bucket- The Girl on the Train- Eight (five sisters, three brothers)''Unceasingly enormous fun'' Alan Connor, author of The Joy of Quiz''I''ll definitely be buying copies of this book as gifts'' Emma Healey, author of Elizabeth is Missing''The greatest social lubricant since the invention of alcohol'' John Preston, author of A Very English Scandal

Objev podobné jako The Penguin Book Quiz - James Walton

Why are bubbles always round? Could I ever touch a rainbow? Why can''t I remember being a baby? Have you ever not been able to concentrate because there are SO many questions buzzing round your brain? The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions will offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious queries that you can think of.How many stars are in the night sky? Why don''t animals wear clothes? Do plants have feelings? This book will define, debunk and demystify the trickiest of questions and even open your eyes to questions you have never even thought of!With engaging and accessible text and accompanied by exciting, inviting illustrations, The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions is the perfect bedside companion to delve into when you are wondering if there really is an answer to everything.

Objev podobné jako The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions - Isabel Thomas

Strong as a ant? Fast as an ostrich? Discover amazing animal abilities in Animal Superpowers. The fiction book that accompanies this title is At the Monster Games.Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 8, which are phonically decodable featuring vocabulary to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper: Oxford Level 8: Animal Superpowers - Isabel Thomas

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don’t miss the unputdownable new book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures.Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 The Island always wins… Skandar and his sister Kenna are finally both at the Eyrie, but tensions are high. To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit – only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile Kenna’s forged bond to a wild unicorn has left her alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction . . . As dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide how far is he willing to go – for Kenna, and for the Eyrie. Get ready for unlikely heroes, elemental magic, sky battles, ancient secrets and ferocious unicorns in this highly anticipated adventure that will keep you reading after lights out! Praise for the SKANDAR series: ‘Skandar Smith’s adventures at the Eyrie, a training school for unicorn riders, have made him the most popular children’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter.’- The Daily Telegraph'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week‘Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki ‘A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!’ – Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island and co-author of Twin Crowns‘The best book I’ve ever read.’ – Patrick, age 10‘My book of the year. Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!’ – Dominique Valente, author of Starfell ‘A magnificent book. I raced through it – at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It’s everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.’ – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times Reader Reviews: ***** 'Overall amazing in every way.' ***** ‘My daughter has rated them better that Percy Jackson.’ ***** ’I don’t know how I’m going to wait for the next one.’ ***** ’I have read Harry Potter and I think Skandar is better.’ ***** ’Move over Harry Potter there’s a new hero in town!’ *Skandar and the Chaos Trials was the Number 1 bestseller in the UK Nielsen Bookscan chart, 27 April 2024

Objev podobné jako Skandar and the Chaos Trials - A. F. Steadmanová

The mystery of gravity has captivated us for centuries. But what is gravity and how does it work? This engaging book delves into the bizarre and often counter-intuitive world of gravitational physics. Join distinguished astrophysicist Professor Luciano Rezzolla on this virtual journey into Einstein''s world of gravity, with each milestone presenting ever more fascinating aspects of gravitation. Through gentle exposure to concepts such as spacetime curvature and general relativity, you will discover some of the most curious consequences of gravitational physics, such as black holes, neutron stars and gravitational waves. The author presents and explains one of the most impressive scientific achievements of recent times: the first image of a supermassive black hole. Written by one of the key scientists involved in producing these results, you''ll get a behind-the-scenes view of how the image was captured and discover what happens to matter and light near a black hole.

Objev podobné jako The Irresistible Attraction of Gravity - Luciano Rezzolla

*The Fifteenth Doctor meets a literary legend in the third of three brand-new novellas starring inspiring characters from history.*The best stories should never be unwritten…When a strange signal echoes through time to the heart of the TARDIS, the Doctor follows it to the home of Shirley Jackson.But the strangeness deepens when they find a sinister figure sowing chaos and discord with the use of a glowing box – encouraging a crowd to murderous deeds.Catapulted back to Shirley Jackson’s own era by the TARDIS, the Doctor (with the help of the time-struck author) must discover the origins of the box, and the terrible power that it wields . . .

Objev podobné jako Doctor Who: Shirley Jackson and the Chaos Box - Kalynn Bayron, Doctor Who

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . .. The highly anticipated third instalment in the biggest fantasy series for readers age 9+ since Harry Potter is available for pre-order now!SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF WAS THE WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, the first book in the SKANDAR series:'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' - The Times Children's Book of the Week'Pacy, enthralling and epic, a gripping read.' - Louie Stowell, author of Loki and Otherland 'A dazzling feat of imagination. I loved every breathless moment of it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island and co-author of Twin Crowns'The best book I've ever read.' - Patrick, age 10'My book of the year.Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. Readers are sure to be clamouring for the next book. You'll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!' - Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series'Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey'A magnificent book.I raced through it - at turns enthralled, delighted, amazed. It's everything I could have wanted and more. No doubt this book is going to fly.' - Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy.Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.' - Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn'A. F.Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you've finished reading.' - Tola Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun'SKANDAR soars with magic, adventure, and pulse-pounding fun - the book equivalent of riding a rollercoaster while eating cake with fireworks exploding overhead!' - Andy Sagar, author of the Yesterday Crumb series

Objev podobné jako Skandar and the Chaos Trials - A. F. Steadmanová

Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman!To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances, and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit—only the strongest will make it. Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, has finally reached the Eyrie. But with a forged bond to a wild unicorn, she is alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction… As suspicions grow and dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide where his loyalties lie. How far is he willing to go—for Kenna, and for the Eyrie?

Objev podobné jako Skandar and the Chaos Trials - A. F. Steadmanová

Why is the sky blue?Why does it turn red when the sun rises?What is colour anyway?Ready to find out?Follow Q, your all-knowing guide, on this epic journey through the universe and discover the answers to your biggest questions about the Earth, stars and everything in between.WARNING: only curious kids allowed!- Discover tons of unimaginable facts that are beyond belief!- Quiz curious minds by asking peculiar questions, then unfold the flap to reveal the answers- With incredible photography to back up the facts

Objev podobné jako Why is the Sky Blue? (and other science questions) - Autumn Publishing

This is a newly revised edition of one of the standard introductory preaching textbooks on the market today. Beginning with a solid theological basis, veteran preacher and best-selling author Thomas G. Long offers a practical, step-by-step guide to writing a sermon. Long centers his approach around the biblical concept of witness. To be a preacher, Long posits, is to be a witness to God''s work in the worldone who sees before speaking, one whose task is to "tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about what is seen."This updated edition freshens up language and anecdotes, contains an extensive new analysis of the use of multimedia and its impact on preaching, and adds a completely new chapter on plagiarism in preaching. Included for the first time are four complete sermons, with Long''s commentary and analysis. The sermons were written and originally preached by Barbara Brown Taylor, Cleophus J. LaRue. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, and Edmund Steimle.With this third edition, The Witness of Preaching reaffirms itself as the essential resource for seminary students as well as new and experienced preachers.

Objev podobné jako The Witness of Preaching, Third Edition - Thomas G. Long

As the UK enters a period of intense public introspection in the wake of Brexit, this book takes on one of the key questions emerging from the divisive process: what is Britain’s place in the world? The Middle East is one of the regions the UK has been most engaged in historically. This book assesses the drivers of foreign policy successes and failures and asks if there is a way to revitalise British influence in the region, and if this is even desirable.The book analyses the values, trade and security concerns that drive the UK’s foreign policy. There are separate chapters on the non- Arab powers – Israel, Turkey and Iran – as well as chapters on the Middle Eastern Arab states and regions including the Gulf, Iraq, Egypt, and Syria and the Levant. The contributions are from leading specialists in the field: Rosemary Hollis, Michael Clarke, Ian Black, Bill Park, Christopher Phillips, Sanam Vakil, Michael Stephens and Louise Kettle. They each explain and re-assess the declining western influence and continued instability in the region and what this means for the UK’s priorities and strategy towards the MENA. This is an essential book for policy makers, journalists and researchers focused on foreign policy towards the Middle East.

Objev podobné jako What Next for Britain in the Middle East?

‘Sharing food is one of the purest human acts' Food has always been an integral part of Stanley Tucci’s life: from stracciatella soup served in the shadow of the Pantheon, to marinara sauce cooked between scene rehearsals and costume fittings, to home-made pizza eaten with his children before bedtime. Now, in What I Ate In One Year Tucci records twelve months of eating, in restaurants, kitchens, film sets, press junkets, at home and abroad, with friends, with family, with strangers, and occasionally just by himself. Ranging from the mouth-wateringly memorable, to the comfortingly domestic, to the infuriatingly inedible, the meals memorialised in this diary are a prism for him to reflect on the ways his life, and his family, are constantly evolving.Through food he marks - and mourns - the passing of time, the loss of loved ones, and steels himself for what is to come. Whether it’s duck a l’orange eaten with fellow actors and cooked by singing Carmelite nuns, steaks barbequed at a gathering with friends, or meatballs made by his mother and son and shared at the table with three generations of his family, these meals give shape and add emotional richness to his days.

Objev podobné jako What I Ate in One Year: (and related thoughts) - Tucci Stanley

Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world''s ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of ''Element Encyclopedias''. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you''ll ever find.The latest in the popular series of ''Element Encyclopedias'', this is the largest, most definitive guide to the secret and ancient knowledge of signs and symbols, some of which has been lost over thousands of years.Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by fishermen?Why do Masonic Temples have a black and white chequered floor covering?Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw elaborate symbols in front of their homes, only to have these patterns destroyed every day by footprints?What are the hidden meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar?What is the most important symbol in the World?Divided into easy-to-follow A-Z themed sections, the book answers all these questions and more, from sections on Magic and Mystery, Deities and Rituals, the Animal and Plant Kingdom, Landscape and the Elements, to Food and Sacred Geometry.Find out about the secret Demonic alphabet and Script of the Magi, the Glastonbury Zodiac, the Masonic Compass, the Eye of Horus, Native American hunting symbols, the Caduceus and the Indian Diwali ritual.Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings behind the most important visual symbols in the world.

Objev podobné jako The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols - Nozedar Adele

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘The farewell calls from the planes… the mounting terror of air traffic control… the mothers who knew they were witnessing their loved ones perish… From an author who’s spent 5 years reconstructing its horror, never has the story been told with such devastating, human force’ Daily MailThis is a 9/11 book like no other. Masterfully weaving together multiple strands of the events in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, Fall and Rise is a mesmerising, minute-by-minute account of that terrible day.In the days and months after 9/11, Mitchell Zuckoff, then a reporter for the Boston Globe, wrote about the attacks, the victims, and their families. After further years of meticulous reporting, Zuckoff has filled Fall and Rise with voices of the lost and the saved. The result is an utterly gripping book, filled with intimate stories of people most affected by the events of that sunny Tuesday in September: an out-of-work actor stuck in an elevator in the North Tower of the World Trade Center; the heroes aboard Flight 93 deciding to take action; a veteran trapped in the inferno in the Pentagon; the fire chief among the first on the scene in sleepy Shanksville; a team of firefighters racing to save an injured woman and themselves; and the men, women, and children flying across country to see loved ones or for work who suddenly faced terrorists bent on murder.Fall and Rise will open new avenues of understanding for everyone who thinks they know the story of 9/11, bringing to life – and in some cases, bringing back to life – the extraordinary ordinary people who experienced the worst day in modern American history.Destined to be a classic, Fall and Rise will move, shock, inspire, and fill hearts with love and admiration for the human spirit as it triumphs in the face of horrifying events.

Objev podobné jako Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11 - Zuckoff Mitchell

From award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: “The Shindig is coming!” The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn’t an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Harper’s hilarious storytelling and dynamic line art are on full display in this laugh-out-loud original chapter book for readers ages 7 and up.

Objev podobné jako The Shindig Is Coming! - Charise Mericle Harper

From award-winning children’s book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: “The Shindig is coming!” The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn’t an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Harper’s hilarious storytelling and dynamic line art are on full display in this laugh-out-loud original chapter book for readers ages 7 and up.

Objev podobné jako The Shindig Is Coming! - Charise Mericle Harper

The new full-colour graphic novel in the spin-off series from Max Brallier’s NYT bestselling The Last Kids on Earth, now with over 10 million copies in print worldwide and an Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original show.The series that proves that the zombie apocalypse is better with friends. Featuring new Last Kids on Earth stories by Max Brallier and full-colour artwork throughout!Jack, June, Quint and Dirk – AKA the Last Kids on Earth – are creating ANOTHER COMIC BOOK MASTERPIECE! Are you ready for the next Last Comics adventure? Of course you are! And this next book doesn''t disappoint. It''s bigger, better, and just plain awesome. What is it about, you ask? Well … as Maverick would say, "It''s classified." Could I tell you? Uhhh … sure, I guess? Maybe? Okay, fine, no. No, I can''t. But soon, SOON I will. And you''ll say it was aaaall worth the wait.‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Objev podobné jako The Last Comics on Earth: A Song of Swords and Stuffies - Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett, Douglas Holgate, Jay Cooper

Biff, Chip, Wilf and Wilma go back in time in The Strange Beast. What is the beast the people are waiting for? The non-fiction book that accompanies this title is Beast Feasts.Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 5, which are phonically decodable featuring a small number of pre-taught, non-decodable topic words to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper: Oxford Level 5: The Strange Beast - Paul Shipton

From Celtic druids and Viking Yule to the outright banning of Christmas for 400 years, The Broons, first footing and the Loony Dook, this is a joyous miscellany that showcases the creative, elaborate and sometimes downright bizarre aspects of Scottish Christmas and New Year, from the ancient past to the more recent present. It includes different local traditions, from those practised in the Borders all the way to the islands of Orkney and Shetland, as well as the nationwide pastimes enjoyed by everyone.The book is packed with tradition, lore and legend, as well as poems, stories, carols, recipes, history, jokes and fun facts Illustrated throughout with line drawings and black and white photographs.Best enjoyed in front of an open fire with a glass of whisky and a black bun.

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of Christmas and Hogmanay - Anna Marshall

''The life of man, solitary, poore, nasty, brutish, and short'' Written during the chaos of the English Civil War, Thomas Hobbes'' Leviathan asks how, in a world of violence and horror, can we stop ourselves from descending into anarchy? Hobbes'' case for a ''common-wealth'' under a powerful sovereign - or ''Leviathan'' - to enforce security and the rule of law, shocked his contemporaries, and his book was publicly burnt for sedition the moment it was published. But his penetrating work of political philosophy opened up questions about the nature of statecraft and society that influenced governments across the world. Edited with an Introduction by Christopher Brooke

Objev podobné jako Leviathan - Thomas Hobbes

The curtain closes on the frenzied legend of the War of the Destroyer—a tale that shall never be passed down in the annals of history—and normal life returns to the Labyrinth City of Orario. Saddened by loss, Lefiya parts ways with her past and seeks a new power, hoping to become a magic swordswoman. The Thousand Elf grows by leaps and bounds, displaying an unwavering devotion to her studies, yet the reminder of her lost companion haunts her, driving Lefiya to live faster and recklessly. While Aiz and the others wonder what they should do, everyone’s favorite home away from home arrives in port, signaling the start of a new adventure!

Objev podobné jako Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? On the Side: Sword Oratoria, Vol. 13 (light novel) - Omori Fujino, Dale DeLucia, Kiyotaka Haimura

______________‘A very appealing, beyond-the-basic reference.’– Booklist‘Cute illustrations and fascinating facts’ – Guardian‘A perfect gift for any cat lover’ Reader Review | 5 STARS______________Cats are curious creatures. What makes them burrow into tiny spaces? Why do they sleep as much as they do? And, most of all, how can we give them the best life possible?Dr. Yuki Hattori is Japan''s leading feline doctor, and considers cats the most beautiful animals in the world. His advice comes with little illustrations showing exactly what to look for as a cat owner - including charts showing how to interpret their different meows, the direction of their whiskers and the way their tail is pointing! Cats may seem low-maintenance but careful consideration of where you put their water, how warm or cool they like to be, what name to choose and how to groom them properly will make a life-changing difference to your cat. With understanding, affection and respect, your cat will be more healthy and contented - and you''ll feel happier too.‘I bought this book for a friend, but after seeing it I might just buy a stack more’ Reader Review | 5 STARS‘Even my dog enjoyed looking at it’ Reader Review | 5 STARS

Objev podobné jako What Cats Want - Yuki Hattori

FOUR MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ''One of the greatest thinkers of the age'' The Dalai Lama What is love?Who am I without my relationships? What is the relationship between myself and society?One of the world''s greatest philosophical teachers, Krishnamurti, offers his inspiring wisdom on a core feature of life: our relationships. From parents to partners and colleagues to friends, Krishnamurti answers our deepest defining questions and reveals a path to truly loving yourself, others and the world around you.

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The beginning of the last days of the world Christ's second coming will have two phases. The first will be when He descends upon the clouds to take all who love Him to heaven. The second will take place when He comes down to earth, on the Mount of Olives, to rule the world. The first will have no witnesses; the second will be witnessed by all. The first phase is called the rapture. So, what is the rapture? It is an event during which Christ will take all devoted Christians to the heavenly dwellings - just as He promised. This is a book of hope. Even though it openly deals with the things that are to come to this world, it was not written to frighten people. On the contrary, it brings comfort to everyone ready to believe biblical prophecies. God will save His children from the greatest tribulation the world has ever known. Until Christ returns, the world will be ruled by a power described by the prophet Daniel as one that will trample, devour and crush the whole world. The Bible is the compass of truth. The things that take place around us are just the beginning of what is yet to come upon this world. Mankind does not respect its Maker. However, His answer to that is this: "For a long time I have kept silent; I have been quiet as though I were deaf and mute. I have held myself back but now I will shake not only the earth once more, but also the heaven.”

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‘What an extraordinary, spectacular book! As long as there are women like Mykytenko in the world, human society will be okay. The combination of courage and love in a single person is an ancient story and one that we must hear over and over again to know that it’s possible. And Marlowe’s prose is so powerful and compelling that I was at a loss as to when to put the book down and do something else for a while. It may well be one of the best and most important books to come out of this brutal war that Russia has inflicted on Ukraine.’Sebastian Junger, author of In My Time of Dying ‘This is an account of the Ukrainian soul. If you want to know who we are and why we fight, if you want to understand the heart of this conflict, from the experience of a woman who has seen more than you will ever know, please read this book. It touched me deeply. I recognized the events and familiar places, but most of all, I recognized Yulia Mykytenko. I knew her father and have followed her destiny withoutthinking that the story of her struggle would be turned into such a powerful book about this strong and wilful female soldier. The roots of Ukrainian defiance are clearly visible in this down-to-earth but moving story.’Andrey Kurkov, winner of the Prix Médicis and author of Death and the Penguin‘This book is an extraordinary act of moral courage. It feels like it was created not so much by a writer, and indeed her subject, as by the absolutely necessary spirit of our times. It is a book that is prepared to reach the depths of despair, and yet somehow to cleave open the darkness too. A song about our broken times, it reveals the human strands that hold us together against the odds.’Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin

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Kniha - autor Jana Raila Hlavsová, 216 stran, anglicky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Seven Czechoslovak parachutists hidden in the crypt of the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in Resslova Street in Prague for 21 days. From the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich to the very last battle in the church and the church crypt. This is the story of their fate there and the fate of the Czech resistance outside those very walls. Some of it really happened. Some things we can only hope and some things we will never know. These are fictitious diaries based on the real historical events surrounding the Czech resistance and parachutists in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia during May and June 1942. Every single day is based on historical documents, photos and the statements of the resistance members who survived.

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Mexico in the 1970s is a dangerous country, even for Maite, a secretary who spends her life seeking the romance found in cheap comic books and ignoring the activists protesting around the city. When her next-door neighbor, the beautiful art student Leonora, disappears under suspicious circumstances, Maite finds herself searching for the missing woman-and journeying deeper into Leonora's secret life of student radicals and dissidents.'An amazing writer' S.A. Cosby, bestselling author of Blacktop Wasteland and Razorblade TearsMexico in the 1970s is a politically fraught land, even for Elvis, a goon with a passion for rock 'n' roll who knows more about kidney-smashing than intrigue. When Elvis is assigned to find Leonora, he begins a blood-soaked search for the woman-and his soul.'A page-turning read full of colour and action' THE INDEPENDENTSwirling in parallel trajectories, Maite and Elvis attempt to discover the truth behind Leonora's disappearance, encountering hitmen, government agents, and Russian spies. Because Mexico in the 1970s is a noir, where life is cheap and the price of truth is high.Velvet Was the Night: an edgy, simmering historical novel for lovers of smoky noirs and anti-heroes.

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From Sunday Times bestselling author, Nora Roberts, the final thrilling instalment in the epic Dragon Heart trilogy.''If you''re after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she''s your woman''The GuardianIt''s time for the final reckoning.... With Odran''s defeat at the Battle of the Dark Portal, his quest to rule over Talamh and Breen has stalled - for now. But the terrible battle and heart-breaking losses have taken their toll. It''s a time as painful as any Breen has ever known as she helps to treat the wounded, bring the dead home from blood-and ash-soaked battlegrounds and support her friends and family in their grief.With the enemy cast out and the portal sealed it is a time to recover but there is little time to rest. Soon the enemy''s witches begin to appear to Breen in her sleep, practicing black magick, sacrificing the innocent, and plotting brutal destruction. It is time for Breen to seek out those in desperate need of rescue and confront the darkness with every weapon she has.An epic battle is coming. A battle Breen cannot afford to lose....

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From Moses to Nelson Mandela, speeches have changed the way we see the world and the way the world is shaped.The Penguin Book of Historic Speeches gathers together the world's greatest speeches, bringing together the words of over one hundred men and women. These brilliant and passionate declarations by Socrates, Robespierre, Lincoln, Queen Elizabeth I, Churchill, Washington, Pankhurst, Gandhi and many others provide a vivid glimpse of history in the making while retaining their power to move and inspire today.'Impeccable. MacArthur prefaces each address with a short but scholarly historical explanation that sets the scene perfectly. An attractive volume' Andrew Roberts, Sunday Times'Works well not just as an anthology but as a history' Independent on Sunday.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A genuinely thought-provoking piece of fiction' THE TIMES'Extraordinary' WILLIAM BOYD'Profoundly moving . . . a wonderful and life-affirming love story' JAMES HOLLAND'His greatest novel yet' ANTONY BEEVOR'Original and enthralling' PETER JAMES‘A beautifully written novel. On the one hand you have love, kindness, responsibility; on the other monstrous arrogance and indifference to consequences’ SCOTSMANA CHILD WILL BE BORN WHO WILL CHANGE EVERYTHINGWhen a young American academic Talissa Adam offers to carry another woman's child, she has no idea of the life-changing consequences.Behind the doors of the Parn Institute, a billionaire entrepreneur plans to stretch the boundaries of ethics as never before. Through a series of IVF treatments, which they hope to keep secret, they propose an experiment that will upend the human race as we know it.Seth, the baby, is delivered to hopeful parents Mary and Alaric, but when his differences start to mark him out from his peers, he begins to attract unwanted attention.The Seventh Son is a spectacular examination of what it is to be human. It asks the question: just because you can do something, does it mean you should? Sweeping between New York, London, and the Scottish Highlands, this is an extraordinary novel about unrequited love and unearned power.

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From the author of the Branford Boase long-listed debut The Whisperling, comes the next twist in the legacy. Gloucestershire, 1918. We whisperlings are the living voice for the dead.It's always been so. But not everyone likes it... Whisperling twin sisters Violet and Clemency run regular 'Messaging' sessions at their mam's canal-side pub.People come from far and wide to hear from their fathers, brothers, sons, all now ghosts of the men who died in the 'great' war. The sisters are happy to do their bit, and the service they provide is welcomed by all. That is until whisperlings begin to go missing.Girls with the special ability to speak with the dead, are disappearing without a trace. And perhaps what had been a prized gift is once again becoming a reason for whisperling persecution. The girls are afraid but have each other...until Clemency becomes one of the missing.The only option Violet has is to follow her sister's trail by entering a murky underworld beneath the cobbled streets of Gloucester to find her twin, and perhaps more than they've ever bargained for.

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** NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING EDDIE REDMAYNE **''As gripping now as it was 50 years ago'' THE TIMES''Masterful suspense . . . The Day of the Jackal changed the shape of popular fiction from the moment it was finished'' BEN MACINTYRE''In a class by itself. Unputdownable'' SUNDAY TIMES________________One of the most celebrated thrillers ever written, The Day of the Jackal is the exhilarating story of the struggle to catch a killer before it''s too late.1963. An anonymous Englishman is hired by the Operations Chief of French terrorist organisation O.A.S. to murder the French president, General Charles de Gaulle. A failed attempt in the previous year means the target will be nearly impossible to reach.Only one man could do the job: an assassin of legendary talent known only as The Jackal.This remorseless and deadly killer must be stopped. But he is a man without a name, without an identity; a lethal spectre.How can you stop an assassin nobody can identify? The task falls to the best detective in France - and the price of failure is unthinkable . . .________________Readers can''t stop reading The Day of the Jackal . . .***** ''I loved, loved, loved this book which is in a category that I don''t usually read.''***** ''A very remarkable and memorable thriller – while the other novels of this sort are usually forgotten too soon this book has stuck in my head for good.''***** ''Still Amazing the Second Time Around - 5 Stars!''***** ''This book is one of the best books in its genre. Haven''t found a book which can be at par with The Day of the Jackal.''***** ''This is, without question, the best thriller I have ever read.''________________More love for The Day of the Jackal . . .''Very clever and immensely entertaining'' DAILY TELEGRAPH''A perfect example of the adventure story . . . well written, entirely believable, with this intriguing, enigmatic character at its centre'' ROBERT HARRIS''A year-zero, game-changing thriller, one of the most significant of all time'' LEE CHILD''Wonderful and way ahead of its time'' JAMES PATTERSON''An extraordinary book'' NICK ROBINSON, BBC RADIO 4 TODAY PROGRAMME''A masterpiece'' MARCUS SCRIVEN, MAIL ON SUNDAY''I was spellbound . . . riveted by this chilling story'' GUARDIAN

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From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle WalkerWinner of both the Guardian Award and the Carnegie Medal, this is an all-time classic, combining mystery, adventure, history and a complex set of human relationships. Featuring a new introduction by Philip Pullman.It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling. From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic, with its curious pattern of floral owls, a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody’s lives.Relentlessly, Alison, her step-brother Roger and Welsh boy Gwyn are drawn into the replay of a tragic Welsh legend – a modern drama played out against a background of ancient jealousies. As the tension mounts, it becomes apparent that only by accepting and facing the situation can it be resolved.

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A Maiden... Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy's life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers. A Duty... The entire kingdom's future rests on Poppy's shoulders, something she's not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden. A Kingdom... Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel.

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The epic sequel to Taran Matharu’s instant Sunday Times bestseller, Dragon Rider, in which empires fall and dragons soar…‘A dazzlingly epic and richly complex world of dragons, magic, and rebellion’ Amélie Wen Zhao on Dragon RiderJai dreams of being a dragon rider. He dreams of freedom from the Sabine Empire and a world in which he can lead his people, the Kidara, to freedom. But even though he has his dragon, Winter, she is still growing, just as he’s still growing in his own power. And the road to victory is even more fraught than he had hoped…Because even when he finds a tribe on the Great Steppe, they are not his people. They are the outcasts, the Tainted, and he finds that he knows little of the political intricacies that take place in these vast grasslands. He is a stranger amongst his own kind, for Jai’s uncle rules, and is loath to cede power to his nephew.But the legionaries and Gryphon Guard of the Sabine Empire are wreaking havoc against the other tribes of the Great Steppe, and Jai is forced to learn a lifetime’s worth of knowledge in a matter of months. From levelling up his magic, to becoming a true warrior, saving the woman he loves, and strengthening his bond with Winter, Jai is a dragon rider with a massive weight on his young shoulders. And his greatest hope is that the shoulders of Winter will soon be strong enough to help carry him.READ THE EPIC FANTASY SERIES WITH SCORCHING FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥''Dragons with depth… Taran Matharu masterfully layers the history, politics and soulful magic of his world with page-turning ease, all the while delivering shocks, bloodshed and a splash of slow-burn spice'' Cari Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of Threadneedle''Eragon and Sapphira, Laurence and Temeraire, and now Jai and Winter. A brilliant beginning!'' Michael R. Miller, bestselling author of the Songs of Chaos series‘Bloody, glorious, and irresistibly compelling, Dragon Rider is a riveting epic that is at once sweepingly vast and heart-wrenchingly personal’ Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Bone Maker ‘Brutal politics, intricate worldbuilding, and edge-of-the-seat battles’ Prashanth Srivatsa, author of The Spice Gate ‘A classic fantasy adventure that reminds me of the novels I loved growing up, but with a flair of cultivation from the novels I love now’ Will Wight, New York Times bestselling author of the Cradle series

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The Story of a New Name, the second book of the Neapolitan Quartet, picks up the story where My Brilliant Friend left off. Lila has recently married and made her entrée into the family business; Elena, meanwhile, continues her studies and her exploration of the world beyond the neighbourhood that she so often finds stifling. Love, jealousy, family, freedom, commitment, and above all friendship: these are signs under which both women live out this phase in their stories. Marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, and the pressure to excel is at times too much for Elena. Yet the two young women share a complex and evolving bond that is central to their emotional lives and is a source of strength in the face of life's challenges. In the Neapolitan Quartet, Elena Ferrante gives readers a poignant and universal story about friendship and belonging.

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John Julius Norwich expertly examines the history of the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter to the presentOf the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints; others have wallowed in unspeakable immorality. One was said to have been a woman, her sex being revealed only when she improvidently gave birth to a baby during a papal procession. Almost as shocking was Formosus whose murdered corpse was exhumed, clothed in pontifical vestments, propped up on a throne and subjected to trial. From the glories of Byzantium to the decay of Rome, from the Albigensian Heresy to controversy within the Church today, The Popes is superbly written, witty and revealing. ‘Charming and learned...The prose is elegant, the witticisms are plentiful, and the volume''s enthusiasm is addictive.’ Jonathan Wright, BBC History Magazine

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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.

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A fun, flirty teen debut from Wattpad phenom Alex Light about a fake relationship and real love. Perfect for Jenny Han fans.ItÂ’s been years since seventeen-year-old Becca Hart believed in true love. But when her former best friend teases her for not having had a boyfriend, Becca impulsively pretends sheÂ’s been secretly seeing someone.Brett Wells has it all. As captain of the football team and one of the most popular guys in his school, he should have no problem finding someone to date, but heÂ’s always been more focused on his future than who to bring to prom.When he overhears BeccaÂ’s lie, Brett decides to step in and be the mystery guy. ItÂ’s the perfect solution: he gets people off his back for not having a meaningful relationship and she can keep up the ruse that sheÂ’s got a boyfriend.Acting like the perfect couple isnÂ’t easy, though, especially when you barely know the other person. But with Becca still picking up the pieces from when her world was blown apart years ago and Brett just barely holding his together now, they begin to realize they have more in common than they ever could have imagined.When the line between what is pretend and what is real begins to blur, they''re forced to answer the question: Is this fake romance the realest thing in either of their lives?

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The past is another country, the old saying goes. The same might be said of the future. But which country? For Europeans and Americans today, the answer is Russia. Today's Russia is an oligarchy propped up by illusions and falsities. But it also represents the fulfilment of tendencies already present in the West. And if Moscow's drive to dissolve Western states and values succeeds, this could become our reality too. In this visionary work of contemporary history, Timothy Snyder shows how Russia works within the West to destroy the West; by supporting the far right in Europe, invading Ukraine in 2014, and waging a cyberwar during the 2016 presidential campaign and the EU referendum. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the creation of Donald Trump, an American failure deployed as a Russian weapon. But this threat presents an opportunity to better understand the pillars of our freedoms, confront our own complacency and seek renewal. History never ends, and this new challenge forces us to face the choices that will determine the future: equality or oligarchy, individualism or totalitarianism, truth or lies. The Road to Unfreedom helps us to see our world as if for the first time. It is necessary reading for any citizen of a democracy.

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Love, Victor is now a major TV series on Dinsey+, set in the world of the hit film Love, Simon The beloved, award-winning novel is now a major motion picture starring 13 Reasons Why''s Katherine Langford and Everything, Everything''s Nick Robinson. ----------Straight people should have to come out too. And the more awkward it is, the better. Simon Spier is sixteen and trying to work out who he is - and what he''s looking for. But when one of his emails to the very distracting Blue falls into the wrong hands, things get all kinds of complicated.Because, for Simon, falling for Blue is a big deal ...It''s a holy freaking huge awesome deal.----------Praise for Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda: ''Worthy of Fault in Our Stars-level obsession.'' Entertainment Weekly''I love you, SIMON. I LOVE YOU! And I love this fresh, funny, live-out-loud book." Jennifer Niven, bestselling author of All the Bright Places

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Albert Camus' portrayal of a man confronting the absurdity of human life became a classic. Yet it is also a book filled with quiet joy in the physical world, and this new translation sensitively renders the subtleties and dreamlike atmosphere of The Outsider. 'My mother died today. Or maybe yesterday, I don't know.'In The Outsider (1942), his classic existentialist novel, Camus explores the alienation of an individual who refuses to conform to social norms. Meursault, his anti-hero, will not lie. When his mother dies, he refuses to show his emotions simply to satisfy the expectations of others. And when he commits a random act of violence on a sun-drenched beach near Algiers, his lack of remorse compounds his guilt in the eyes of society and the law. Yet he is as much a victim as a criminal. Albert Camus' portrayal of a man confronting the absurd, and revolting against the injustice of society, depicts the paradox of man's joy in life when faced with the 'tender indifference' of the world. Sandra Smith's translation, based on close listening to a recording of Camus reading his work aloud on French radio in 1954, sensitively renders the subtleties and dream-like atmosphere of L'Étranger. Albert Camus (1913-1960), French novelist, essayist and playwright, is one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. His most famous works include The Myth of Sisyphus (1942), The Plague (1947), The Just (1949), The Rebel (1951) and The Fall (1956). He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957, and his last novel, The First Man, unfinished at the time of his death, appeared in print for the first time in 1994, and was published in English soon after by Hamish Hamilton. Sandra Smith was born and raised in New York City and is a Fellow of Robinson College, University of Cambridge, where she teaches French Literature and Language. She has won the French American Foundation Florence Gould Foundation Translation Prize, as well as the PEN Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Prize.

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The Aeneid is Virgil's Masterpiece. His epic poem recounts the story of Rome's legendary origins from the ashes of Troy and proclaims her destiny of world dominion. This optimistic vision is accompanied by an undertow of sadness at the price that must be paid in human suffering to secure Rome's future greatness. The tension between the public voice of celebration and the tragic private voice is given full expression both in the doomed love of Dido and Aeneas, and in the fateful clash between the Trojan leader and the Italian hero, Turnus. Hailed by T.S. Eliot as 'the classic of all Europe', Virgil's Aeneid has enjoyed a unique and enduring influence on European literature, art and politics for the past two thousand years.

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For as long as there have been wars there have been fears about the next war. Where are the new dangers? What is the best defence? How might peace come about? This is the history of how over the last 150 years we have tried - rightly and wrongly - to predict war''s future. ''Britain''s leading academic strategist ... read this book'' Economist''Insightful and opinionated ... expertly covers centuries of evolving mayhem'' Gary J. Bass, The New York Times''A bonfire of predictions ... Freedman''s purpose in this wise book is to discern patterns in the way we have thought about war''s future'' Shashank Joshi, Financial Times''It reflects the author''s immense knowledge and wisdom. It should feed our humility, because it reminds us of mankind''s unlimited capacity for folly'' Max Hastings, The Times

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When Darwin set out to explain the origin of species, he made no attempt to answer the deeper question: what is life?For generations, scientists have struggled to make sense of this fundamental question. Life really does look like magic: even a humble bacterium accomplishes things so dazzling that no human engineer can match it. And yet, huge advances in molecular biology over the past few decades have served only to deepen the mystery. So can life be explained by known physics and chemistry, or do we need something fundamentally new?In this penetrating and wide-ranging new analysis, world-renowned physicist and science communicator Paul Davies searches for answers in a field so new and fast-moving that it lacks a name, a domain where computing, chemistry, quantum physics and nanotechnology intersect. At the heart of these diverse fields, Davies explains, is the concept of information: a quantity with the power to unify biology with physics, transform technology and medicine, and even to illuminate the age-old question of whether we are alone in the universe.From life's murky origins to the microscopic engines that run the cells of our bodies, The Demon in the Machine is a breath-taking journey across the landscape of physics, biology, logic and computing. Weaving together cancer and consciousness, two-headed worms and bird navigation, Davies reveals how biological organisms garner and process information to conjure order out of chaos, opening a window on the secret of life itself.

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