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The extraordinary story of British junior officers in the First World War, who led their men out of the trenches and faced a life expectancy of six weeks.During the Great War, many boys went straight from the classroom to the most dangerous job in the world - that of junior officer on the Western Front. Although desperately aware of how many of their predecessors had fallen before them, nearly all stepped forward, unflinchingly, to do their duty. The average life expectancy of a subaltern in the trenches was a mere six weeks.In this remarkable book, John Lewis-Stempel focuses on the forgotten men who truly won Britain s victory in the First World War - the subalterns, lieutenants and captains of the Army, the leaders in the trenches, the first over the top , the last to retreat. Basing his narrative on a huge range of first-person accounts, including the poignant letters and diaries sent home or to their old schools, the author reveals what motivated these boy-men to act in such an extraordinary, heroic way. He describes their brief, brilliant lives in and out of the trenches, the tireless ways they cared for their men, and how they tried to behave with honour in a world where their values and codes were quite literally being shot to pieces.

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A brilliant gift for anyone who loves the countryside - Independent This extraordinarily fine writer tours England with an eye for every living thing. A work of beauty, deeply informed, a fantastic gift. - Saga A masterpiece - Daily Mail Britain s finest nature writer - Telegraph Full of evocative detail, this celebration of nature and place is bursting with historical details and lyrical observations of wildlife and landscape. - Countryfile magazineâ ˜What we have here is the best of John Lewis-Stempel and the best of his vision of England. - The Tabletâ ˜That John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation is undisputed.â ™ â “ Country Life-----Now in paperback, with map and illustrations, England: A Natural History is the definitive volume on the English landscape and the capstone of John Lewis-Stempel s nature writing.The English countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and fauna. In England, his most magisterial book to date, John Lewis-Stempel explores each in turn, taking us from coast to moor, from downs to field, from the park to the village to create a vivid living portrait of our natural history.In his trademark lyrical prose, Lewis-Stempel reveals the hidden workings of each habitat: the clear waters and dragonflies; the bluebells, badgers and stag beetles; wild thyme; granite cliffs; rock pools and sandy beaches; red deer standing at ancient oaks; the wayside flowers of the lane; hedgehogs and hares; and snow on the high peak. Each landscape - be it calm green or wild moor, plunging cliff or flatland fen - has shaped our idea of ourselves, our sense of what it is to be in England.In a stunning package, complete with decorated boards, endpapers, chapterheads and a map, England: A Natural History is the definitive volume on the English landscape and the capstone of John Lewis-Stempel s nature writing.

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The perfect gift for nature lovers, in this beautifully illustrated small format hardback, John Lewis-Stempel delves into the cuckoo s unique behaviour and captivating role in our cultural imagination, in folklore, myth, literature and music, turning his exquisite prose to one of the strangest tales of the countryside. ---Is there any bird more mysterious than the cuckoo?It is invariably heard, and not seen. And if seen, it is mistaken for a sharp-winged hawk. The female cuckoo - by a trick that borders on alchemy - is able to disguise its egg as another s. In Greek myth the god Zeus assumed the form of a cuckoo to seduce Hera. But we forgive the cuckoo its con-artistry, because it is the true herald of spring. It is the bird that uplifts our wintered hearts, with that first two-note cuk-koo unmistakable as it sounds across the country. In The Curious Life of the Cuckoo, John Lewis-Stempel explains one of nature s greatest enigmas in vivid, lyrical prose, and celebrates this iconic bird. ---⠘That John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation is undisputed.⠙ ⠓ Country Life⠘His immense, patient powers of observation ⠓ along with a flair for the anthropomorphic ⠓ mean he is able to offer a portrait of animal life that s rare in its colour and drama.⠙ ⠓ Observer⠘Engaging, closely-observed and beautiful ... this author⠙s deep love of the world around him is as inspiring as it is entertaining.⠙ ⠓ Daily Mail⠘John Lewis-Stempel is the hottest nature writer around.⠙ ⠓ Spectator⠘It⠙s his observation of the natural world ⠓ the sight, the sound, the smell of it ⠓ that is so memorable. He has a distinctively brisk, muscular style of writing that has a poetic intensity and concision. ⠓ Guardian⠘His prose is immaculate⠙ ⠓ Der Spiegel⠘Lewis-Stempel sees and hears things others will never see and hear, and he can write about them as no one else can.⠙⠓ Daily Mail: Summer Reads

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Englandâ ™s landscape is iconic â “ a tapestry of distinctive habitats that together make up a country unique for its rich diversity of flora and fauna. Concentrating on twelve habitats, John Lewis-Stempel leads us from estuary to park, chalk downland to woodland , river to field, village to moor, lake to heath, fen to coastal cliffs, in a book that is unquestionably his magnum opus.Referencing beloved great writers in whose footsteps he treads â “ Gilbert White, John Clare, W. H. Hudson, Richard Jefferies, Edward Thomas â “ and combining breathtakingly beautiful prose with detailed wildlife observation, botanical fact and ancient folklore, Lewis-Stempel immerses himself in each place, discovering their singular atmosphere, the play of the seasons; the feel of the wind in midwinter; the sounds of daybreak; how twilight settles. Each one â “ whether managed park or wild moor, plunging cliff or man-made Broads â “ has also shaped human life, forming our idea of ourselves and our sense of what â ˜Englandâ ™ means.England: A Natural History is the definitive volume on the English landscape, and the capstone of John Lewis-Stempelâ ™s nature writing.........................................................................................................â ˜No-one comes close to Lewis-Stempelâ ™s ability to paint the English landscape in words. Maddeningly brilliant.â ™ - Sally Coulthard, author of A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects

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Walk through Britainâ ™s wild landscapes after dark with two-time winner of the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, John Lewis-Stempel. â ˜Britainâ ™s finest living nature writerâ ™The TimesAt night the senses become reordered. Hearing, touch, smell are privileged over vision. It is after dark that we humans become more sensitive to nature, more â ˜animalâ ™. But the lights of the modern world are obliterating any meaningful connection to the night. We have lost touch with its wonders as well as its terrors. In this enchanting follow-up to Nightwalking, John Lewis-Stempel once again ventures out into the night to discover the natural world after dark, its rarely seen spectacles and curiosities. There are hares boxing under stars, night jars hunting moths in the summer wood, wintry moons with halos, rock-pool creatures glowing neon under UV light, barley fields shimmering in moonshine â ¦In Night Life, Lewis-Stempel wanders his familiar farmland, and goes further afield too, exploring the Lake District, the Welsh coast, Londonâ ™s Thames. Everywhere, he shows us why the night is precious, and what it is to be human in the dark.

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__________________ BRITAIN S FINEST LIVING NATURE WRITER - THE TIMESThe Sunday Times Bestseller - SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2017 Traditional ploughland is disappearing. Seven cornfield flowers have become extinct in the last twenty years. Once abundant, the corn bunting and the lapwing are on the Red List. The corncrake is all but extinct in England. And the hare is running for its life.Written in exquisite prose, The Running Hare tells the story of the wild animals and plants that live in and under our ploughland, from the labouring microbes to the patrolling kestrel above the corn, from the linnet pecking at seeds to the seven-spot ladybird that eats the aphids that eat the crop. It recalls an era before open-roofed factories and silent, empty fields, recording the ongoing destruction of the unique, fragile, glorious ploughland that exists just down the village lane.But it is also the story of ploughland through the eyes of man who took on a field and husbanded it in a natural, traditional way, restoring its fertility and wildlife, bringing back the old farmland flowers and animals. John Lewis Stempel demonstrates that it is still possible to create a place where the hare can rest safe.Shortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society White Horse Bookshop Prize 2016. John Lewis-Stempel was winner of the Thwaites Wainwright Prize 2015 for MEADOWLAND.

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How to describe the ecstatic song of larks? How the writers and poets have tried... Skylarks are the heralds of our countryside. Their music is the quintessential sound of spring. The spirit of English pastoralism, they inspire poets, composers and farmers alike. In the trenches of World War I they were a reminder of the chattering meadows of home.Perhaps you were up with the lark, or as happy as one. History has seen us poeticise and musicise the bird, but also capture and eat them. We watch as they climb the sky, delight in their joyful singing, and yet we harm them too. The Soaring life of the Lark explores the music and poetry; the breath-taking heights and struggle to survive of one of Britain s most iconic songbirds.PRAISE FOR JOHN LEWIS-STEMPEL Britain s finest living nature writer - The Times Lewis-Stempel is a fourth-generation farmer gifted with an extraordinary ability to write prose that soars and sings - Daily Mail

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Britain s finest living nature writer THE TIMES Lewis-Stempel s greatest gift remains his prose, with all its vividness and energy THE DAILY MAIL The hottest nature writer around THE SPECTATORAt night, the normal rules of Nature do not apply. In the night-wood I have met a badger coming the other way, tipped my cap, said hello. The animals do not expect us humans to be abroad in the dark, which is their time, when the world still belongs to them.That was in winter. The screaming of a tawny owl echoed off the bare trees. For all of our street-lamp civilization, you can still hear the call of the wild. If, if, you go out after the decline of the day...As the human world settles down each evening, nocturnal animals prepare to take back the countryside. Taking readers on four walks through the four seasons, acclaimed nature writer and farmer John Lewis-Stempel reveals a world bursting with life and normally hidden from view. Out beyond the cities, it is still possible to see the night sky full of stars, or witness a moonbow, an arch of white light in the heavens.It is time for us to leave our lairs and go tramping. To join our fellow creatures of the night.

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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR NATURE LOVERSâ ˜To see a hare sit still as stone, to watch a hare boxing on a frosty March morning, to witness a hare bolt . . . these are great things. Every field should have a hare.â ™ The hare, a night creature and country-dweller, is a rare sight for most people. We know them only from legends and stories. They are shape-shifters, witchesâ ™ familiars and symbols of fertility. They are arrogant, as in Aesopâ ™s The Hare and the Tortoise, and absurd, as in Lewis Carrollâ ™s Mad March Hare. In the absence of observed facts, speculation and fantasy have flourished. But real hares? What are they like? In The Private Life of the Hare, John Lewis-Stempel explores myths, history and the reality of the hare. And in vivid, elegant prose he celebrates how, in an age when television cameras have revealed so much in our landscape, the hare remains as elusive and magical as ever.

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BRITAIN S FINEST LIVING NATURE WRITER - THE TIMESA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week from indisputably, one of the best nature-writers of his generation (Country Life) Written in diary format, The Wood is the story of English woodlands as they change with the seasons. Lyrical and informative, steeped in poetry and folklore, The Wood inhabits the mind and touches the soul.For four years John Lewis-Stempel managed Cockshutt wood, a particular wood - three and half acres of mixed woodland in south west Herefordshire - that stands as exemplar for all the small woods of England. John coppiced the trees and raised cows and pigs who roamed free there. This is the diary of the last year, by which time he had come to know it from the bottom of its beech roots to the tip of its oaks, and to know all the animals that lived there - the fox, the pheasants, the wood mice, the tawny owl - and where the best bluebells grew. For many fauna and flora, woods like Cockshutt are the last refuge. It proves a sanctuary for John too. To read The Wood is to be amongst its trees as the seasons change, following an easy path until, suddenly the view is broken by a screen of leaves, or your foot catches on a root, or a bird startles overhead. This is a wood you will never want to leave.

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_________________ BRITAIN S FINEST LIVING NATURE WRITER - THE TIMESWINNER OF THE THWAITES WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2015What really goes on in the long grass?Meadowland gives an unique and intimate account of an English meadowâ ™s life from January to December, together with its biography. In exquisite prose, John Lewis-Stempel records the passage of the seasons from cowslips in spring to the hay-cutting of summer and grazing in autumn, and includes the biographies of the animals that inhabit the grass and the soil beneath: the badger clan, the fox family, the rabbit warren,the skylark brood and the curlew pair, among others. Their births, lives, and deaths are stories that thread through the book from first page to last.

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The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed. In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls.. every question you might ask ... is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer. -- Daily Mail John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation -- Country Life One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia. -- Mail on Sunday An absolute pleasure to read -- ***** Reader review Hypnotic reading -- ***** Reader review Absolutely fascinating -- ***** Reader review Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************* Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light.Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o. There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill-tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side.But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena s owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter s Hedwig. Human-like, in other words.No other species has so captivated us.

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New York Times Book Review Top 100 Books of 2024 Explore the “comprehensive and compelling” (Jon Meacham) biography of civil rights leader John Lewis, celebrated as “the conscience of Congress,” through a narrative that weaves together exclusive interviews, never-before-seen FBI files, and documents, offering profound insights into his significant role in American history and the civil rights movement.Born into poverty in rural Alabama, John Lewis rose to prominence in the civil rights movement, becoming second only to Martin Luther King, Jr. in his contributions. As a Freedom Rider, he played a crucial role in integrating bus stations across the South. Lewis was a prominent leader in the Nashville sit-in movement and delivered a historic speech at the 1963 March on Washington. As the youngest speaker and chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), he transformed it into a major civil rights organization. His legacy endures through the harrowing events at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where he survived a brutal beating on “Bloody Sunday.” David Greenberg’s “authoritative…definitive biography” (David J. Garrow, Pulitzer Prize–winning author) follows Lewis’s journey beyond the civil rights era, highlighting his leadership in the Voter Education Project, where he helped enroll millions of African American voters across the South. This book uncovers the little-known story of his ascent in politics, first locally in Atlanta and then as a respected member of Congress. As part of the Democratic leadership, Lewis was admired on both sides of the aisle for his unwavering dedication to nonviolent integration and justice. Rich with new insights, Greenberg’s work captures John Lewis’s influential career through documents from numerous archives, interviews with 275 people who knew him, and rare footage of Lewis speaking from his hospital bed after Selma. John Lewis offers unparalleled details about his personal and professional relationships and stands as the definitive biography of a man whose heroism during the civil rights movement paved the way for a new era of freedom in America.

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#1 New York Times BestsellerCongressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon and key figure of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper s farm to the halls of Congress, from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington, and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from the first African-American president.Now, to share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents March, a graphic novel trilogy, in collaboration with co-writer Andrew Aydin and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell (winner of the Eisner Award and LA Times Book Prize finalist for Swallow Me Whole).March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Rooted in Lewis personal story, it also reflects on the highs and lows of the broader civil rights movement.Book One spans John Lewis youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall.Many years ago, John Lewis and other student activists drew inspiration from the 1958 comic book Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story. Now, his own comics bring those days to life for a new audience, testifying to a movement whose echoes will be heard for generations.Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award — Special Recognition#1 Washington Post BestsellerA Coretta Scott King Honor BookAn ALA Notable BookOne of YALSA s Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for TeensOne of YALSA s Top 10 Popular Paperbacks for Young AdultsOne of YALSA s Outstanding Books for the College BoundOne of Reader s Digest s Graphic Novels Every Grown-Up Should ReadEndorsed by NYC Public Schools NYC Reads 365 programSelected for first-year reading programs by Michigan State University, Marquette University, and Georgia State UniversityNominated for three Will Eisner AwardsNominated for the Glyph AwardNamed one of the best books of 2013 by USA Today, The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, The Horn Book, Paste, Slate, ComicsAlliance, Amazon, and Apple iBooks.

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The first full-length biography of civil rights hero and congressman John Lewis  A New Yorker ⠜Best Book of 2024⠝ Selection  ⠜The perfect book, at the right time.⠝⠔Michael Henry Adams, The Guardian  For six decades John Robert Lewis (1940⠓2020) was a towering figure in the U.S. struggle for civil rights. As an activist and progressive congressman, he was renowned for his unshakable integrity, indomitable courage, and determination to get into ⠜good trouble.⠝  In this first book-length biography of Lewis, Raymond Arsenault traces Lewis⠙s upbringing in rural Alabama, his activism as a Freedom Rider and leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, his championing of voting rights and anti-poverty initiatives, and his decades of service as the ⠜conscience of Congress.⠝  Both in the streets and in Congress, Lewis promoted a philosophy of nonviolence to bring about change. He helped the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders plan the 1963 March on Washington, where he spoke at the Lincoln Memorial. Lewis⠙s activism led to repeated arrests and beatings, most notably when he suffered a skull fracture in Selma, Alabama, during the 1965 police attack later known as Bloody Sunday. He was instrumental in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and in Congress he advocated for racial and economic justice, immigration reform, LGBTQ rights, and national health care.  Arsenault recounts Lewis⠙s lifetime of work toward one overarching goal: realizing the ⠜beloved community,⠝ an ideal society based in equity and inclusion. Lewis never wavered in this pursuit, and even in death his influence endures, inspiring mobilization and resistance in the fight for social justice.

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Summer 1801. Sidmouth, England.The Austen Family descends upon a fashionable Georgian seaside resort in Devonshire for a six-week holiday. Jane s brother, Frank, is on leave from the Royal Navy, and dearly wishes to unite his sister with his friend Captain Peter Parker. But another holidaymaker, a handsome stranger, catches sight of Jane and is determined to make her acquaintance. This rival to Captain Parker is Samuel Rose: a lawyer, literary man and abolitionist. As the weeks pass, Jane s relationship with both men brings about unexpected surprises. By the end of the summer, the course of her life will have changed forever.Set against the backdrop of Austenâ ™s family, the tensions of the war against France, and naval and colonial politics, SIX WEEKS BY THE SEA is the fascinating story of how the most famous romance writer of all time fell in love for the first time.

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Summer 1801. Sidmouth, England.The Austen Family descends upon a fashionable Georgian seaside resort in Devonshire for a six-week holiday. Jane s brother, Frank, is on leave from the Royal Navy, and dearly wishes to unite his sister with his friend Captain Peter Parker. But another holidaymaker, a handsome stranger, catches sight of Jane and is determined to make her acquaintance. This rival to Captain Parker is Samuel Rose: a lawyer, literary man and abolitionist. As the weeks pass, Jane s relationship with both men brings about unexpected surprises. By the end of the summer, the course of her life will have changed forever.Set against the backdrop of Austenâ ™s family, the tensions of the war against France, and naval and colonial politics, SIX WEEKS BY THE SEA is the fascinating story of how the most famous romance writer of all time fell in love for the first time.

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A woman at a “divorce ranch” in 1930s Reno strives to live life on her own terms in a powerful novel about heartbreak, hope, and the allure of the unknown.September 27, 1931. Today my new life begins.After twenty years in a loveless marriage, Evelyn Henderson will do anything to escape her stifling suburban life. She boards a train for Reno, Nevada, a former frontier town that’s booming thanks to “six-weekers”: women from all walks of life who take up residence there just long enough to secure an uncontested divorce—a right they don’t yet have in their home states.Evelyn settles into the Flying N Ranch and soon bonds with her housemates, most of whom have never ventured this far from home—or from societal conventions. The Biggest Little City in the World offers a heady taste of freedom for the six-weekers: horseback riding in denim and fringe by day and being courted by dance-hall cowboys by night. But underneath the glamour are the grim realities of Depression-era America, as well as the devastating consequences of escape.As Evelyn is drawn out of her shell by a Hollywood-handsome wrangler and challenged by her new friends to reengage with the world in all its heartbreaking complexity, one thing becomes clear: six weeks will change her life forever.

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A brilliantly arresting historical work, John Lewis Gaddis s The Cold War takes us as never before to the time when the world stood on the brink of destruction. In 1945 war came to an end. But a whole new terror was only just beginning... Here is the truth behind every spy thriller you ve read: why America and the Soviet Union became locked in a deadly stalemate; how close we came to nuclear catastrophe; what was really going on in the minds of leaders from Stalin to Mao Zedong, Ronald Reagan to Mikhail Gorbachev, how secret agents plotted and East German holidaymakers helped the Berlin Wall fall. It is a story of crisis talks and subterfuge, tyrants and power struggles - and of ordinary people changing the course of history. Gripping Len Deighton Superb ... brimful of racy incident Independent on Sunday A lively and readable history The Times Force 9 on the Richter scale Spectator John Lewis Gaddis is the Robert A. Lovett Professor of History at Yale University, and the dean of cold war historians (The New York Times). He is the author of numerous books, including Security and the American Experience, the book recently pressed on his cabinet and senior security staff by President Bush.

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Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the life of civil rights leader John Lewis with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: John Lewis offers a sensitive account of the life and legacy of the civil rights leader and Black politician who became the conscience of Congress . It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as the renowned civil rights campaigner⠙s life and achievements.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there⠙s something for all children⠙s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their non-fiction reading skills. They are perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Years 4 and 5) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.

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Designed for the introductory computing and computer science course, the student-friendly Computer Science Illuminated, Eighth Edition provides students with a solid foundation for further study, and offers non-majors a complete introduction to computing. Fully revised and updated, the eighth edition of this best-selling text retains the accessibility and in-depth coverage of previous editions, while incorporating all-new material on cutting-edge issues in computer science. Authored by the award-winning team Nell Dale and John Lewis, the text provides a unique and innovative layered approach, moving through the levels of computing from an organized, language-neutral perspective. Navigate Advantage for Computer Science Illuminated, Eighth Edition, is included with purchase and includes the following: the complete eBook, lab activities, supplemental programming chapters, animations, and additional Study Aids (Flash cards, Practice Quizzes, Learning Objectives, Lecture Outlines).

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*A Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller*Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen by bestselling historian Alison Weir, author of The Lost Tudor Princess, is the first in a spellbinding six novel series about Henry VIII s Queens. Alison takes you on an engrossing journey at Katherine s side and shows her extraordinary strength of character and intelligence. Ideal for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick. Shatters the many myths about Henry VIII s long-suffering first wife Tracy Borman Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life GuardianA Spanish princess. Raised to be modest, obedient and devout. Destined to be an English Queen.Six weeks from home across treacherous seas, everything is different: the language, the food, the weather. And for her there is no comfort in any of it. At sixteen-years-old, Catalina is alone among strangers.She misses her mother. She mourns her lost brother.She cannot trust even those assigned to her protection.KATHERINE OF ARAGON. The first of Henry s Queens. Her story.History tells us how she died. This captivating novel shows us how she lived.SIX TUDOR QUEENS. SIX NOVELS. SIX YEARS.Praise for Alison Weir and Katherine of Aragon: A tender understanding of and genuine sympathy for this proud, much-loved and honourable Queen. . . I was gripped [from] start to finish Mavis Cheek Well-researched and engrossing Good Housekeeping Yet again, Alison Weir has managed to intertwine profound historical knowledge with huge emotional intelligence, to compose a work that throws light on an endlessly fascinating historical figure. Yet her real gift in all of this is making it feel so fresh and alive Earl Spencer This exquisite book charts the rise and fall of Henry VIII s first wife, Katherine. . . A fascinating insight into this period of our history. Weir s undeniable strength is her immaculate description, enabling the reader to be transported back to Tudor England Sun Katherine of Aragon, The True Queen is a true tour de force. Finely crafted, this novel is wonderful historical fiction and an outstanding introduction to the Six Tudor Queens series Queen Anne Boleyn Blog Known for bestselling historical biographies, Alison Weir is in command of her detail . . . her handling of Katherine s misery and dignified response to her predicament is very touching Elizabeth Buchan, Daily Mail

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Donâ ™t miss the next captivating page-turner from Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis!A dead husband. A missing wife. Will they find her in time?Romy Kaplan has vanished from her home.Or has she?When Romy begins posting on her social media accounts asking everyone to stop looking for her, the police are certain she is safe. But Romy s nearest and dearest are far from convinced.Her husband died in the bath under inconclusive circumstances six weeks ago. And Romy would never disappear without telling someone where she is going.As true crime podcast host, Cristy Ward, picks up Romy s caseâ ¦ she has the whole world askingâ ¦Where is Romy now?

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Marketing Communications is a highly popular textbook which introduces students to the different marketing communications tools, theories and strategies in an easy-to-read way. This fourth edition: Includes updates on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the marketing/advertising industries Features new case studies from companies and brands such as Amazon, Burger King, Facebook and John Lewis Covers timely topics such as online retailers, social media networks (e.g. TikTok), social media influencers and marketing ethics This textbook is essential reading for students studying marketing communications or a related topic. John Egan is Professor of Marketing at Regentâ ™s University, London.   Â

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A man will do almost anything for ninety million dollars. So will its rightful owners.Patrick S. Lanigan died in a car crash in February 1992.He left behind a mourning wife, young daughter and bright future.Six weeks after his death, ninety million dollars disappeared from the law firm he d worked at.It was then that his partners knew he was still alive.And the chase was on . . ._____________________________________ A master at the art of deft characterisation and the skilful delivery of hair-raising crescendos - Irish Independent John Grisham is the master of legal fiction - Jodi Picoult The best thriller writer alive - Ken Follett John Grisham has perfected the art of cooking up convincing, fast-paced thrillers - Telegraph Grisham is a superb, instinctive storyteller - The Times Grisham s storytelling genius reminds us that when it comes to legal drama, the master is in a league of his own. - Daily Record Masterful - when Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they re not just alive, they re pulsating - Mirror A giant of the thriller genre - TimeOutJohn Grisham, Sunday Times bestseller, December 2023

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Collected here for the first time in a deluxe paperback volume are six of John Steinbeck s most widely read and beloved novels. From the tale of commitment, loneliness and hope in Of Mice and Men, to the tough yet charming portrait of people on the margins of society in Cannery Row, to The Pearl s examination of the fallacy of the American dream, Steinbeck stories of realism, that were imbued with energy and resilience.

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Have you wondered how marketers use data and technology to capture relevant information on their target audience? Or how marketers in today⠙s world deal with questions around sustainability, climate change and planned product obsolescence? In its 7th edition, Foundations of Marketing aims to answer these pressing questions. This leading textbook is packed with contemporary examples and case studies that highlight the real-world applications of marketing concepts. Discover: ⠢ The growing importance of social marketing⠢ How organisations are leveraging consumer data to make decisions and drive customer retention and conversion levels⠢ The role of brand communities, peer-to-peer marketing and social influencers⠢ Both a Managerial and Consumer approach to marketingKey features: ⠢ Marketing Spotlights highlight the marketing innovations of brands such as Zoom, Rent the Runway, John Lewis and Patagonia.⠢ Marketing in Action boxes offer modern examples of real marketing campaigns in the UK, Denmark, The Netherlands and internationally. ⠢ Critical Marketing Perspective boxes encourage students to critically reflect on ethical debates and stimulate student discussion and analysis about socially responsible practices.⠢ End of Chapter Case Studies covering Starbucks, Patek Philipe, Spotify and Depop provides students with an in-depth analysis of companies⠙ marketing strategies. Each case study has dedicated questions to encourage critical thinking. ⠢ Connect® resources such as updated Testbank and Quiz questions, Application Based Activities and assignable Case Studies with associated multiple-choice questions. John Fahy is Professor of Marketing at the University of Limerick, IrelandDavid Jobber is Professor of Marketing at the University of Bradford School of Management, UK

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Bollard recounts the experiences of more than ninety-five civil rights leaders and private citizens who protested against segregation on stagecoaches, trains, streetcars, steamboats, buses, planes, cars, and even elevators--people like David Ruggles, John Lewis, Sandra Bland, and Tyre Nichols.

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Kniha - autor Ján Stempel; Filip Šlapal; Jan Jakub Tesař, 152 stran, česky, Polotuhá flexo - autor Ján Stempel; Filip Šlapal; Jan Jakub Tesař, 152 stran, česky, polotuhá flexo Tvorba architektů Jána Stempela a Jana Jakuba Tesaře se stala synonymem kvality tkvící v souladu čistých forem a pečlivě propracovaných vnitřních dispozic. Kniha představuje více než dvě desítky rodinných domů prostřednictvím snímků renomovaného fotografa architektury Filipa Šlapala. Jsou ukázány nejenom v exteriérech a interiérech, ale sledujeme také, jak jsou začleněny do místa či okolní přírody. Každý má svůj příběh, každá je originál. Podle Petra Volfa, autora úvodní eseje, jsou totiž domy od těchto architektů zhmotněnými portréty jejich investorů.

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Existují mimořádné tituly, které byly, jsou a budou, dokud budou existovat knihy a jejich čtenáři. Jedním z nich je i Alenka v říši divů Lewise Carrolla, která se již dočkala celé řady zpracování a adaptací pro větší i menší čtenáře. A přitom až nyní vychází v češtině upravená verze pro děti ve věku 0-5 let z rukou toho nejpovolanějšího, Lewise Carrolla. Jeho Alenka pro nejmenší vyšla v roce 1889 a Carroll v ní prokázal obrovský cit pro fantazii dětí, které jsou ve věku, kdy sice zatím samy neumí číst, ale jsou pozornými a dychtivými posluchači příběhů, prostřednictvím kterých se postupně utváří jejich vztah ke čtení. Kniha je k předčítání uzpůsobena a vypravěč je po celou dobu v úzkém kontaktu s dětskými posluchači, odvolává se na bohaté ilustrace a rozvíjí dětskou představivost. Pouť Alenky po podivném kraji zázraků tak dostává srozumitelnou podobu a je pro děti klíčovou pozvánkou do světa četby a knih. - Do světa za hranicí každodennosti a všedních zážitků, který se může v lecčem podobat Alenčině říši divů. Kniha obsahuje dvacet kolorovaných Johna Tenniela k Alence v říši divů.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2019. An accessible primer on all things quantum - Sunday TimesQuantum physics is strange. It tells us that a particle can be in two places at once. Indeed, that particle is also a wave, and everything in the quantum world can be described entirely in terms of waves, or entirely in terms of particles, whichever you prefer. All of this was clear by the end of the 1920s. But to the great distress of many physicists, let alone ordinary mortals, nobody has ever been able to come up with a common sense explanation of what is going on. Physicists have sought quanta of solace in a variety of more or less convincing interpretations. Popular science master John Gribbin takes us on a delightfully mind-bending tour through the big six , from the Copenhagen interpretation via the pilot wave and many worlds approaches. All of them are crazy, and some are more crazy than others, but in this world crazy does not necessarily mean wrong, and being more crazy does not necessarily mean more wrong.

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Nechte se unést moderní architekturou v melancholické náladě české krajiny v knize Rodinné domy, která přináší výběr z desetileté tvorby studia Stempel Tesař architekti. Přední český fotograf Lukáš Jasanský zasadil stavby do vztahů s okolím, odhalil jejich unikátní architekturu, a to bez pozlátka slunných dnů a bohaté zeleně, v nepříznivém počasí, s patinou času. Publikací se zcela svébytnou atmosférou se vine nit komentářů od osobností z oboru architektura a její teorie, hodnotících rukopis autorů staveb i jednotlivého rodinného domu.

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The nail-biting third novel in the Night Angel series, from international bestseller Brent Weeks - an astonishing and epic tale of magic, violence and revenge.A new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food, and no hope. Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his closest friend Logan as King, but can he really get away with murder?In the north, the Godking s death has thrown Khalidor into civil war. To gain the upper hand, one faction attempts to raise the goddess Khali herself. But they are playing with volatile powers, and trigger conflict on a vast scale. Seven armies will converge to save - or destroy - an entire continent.Kylar has finally learnt the bitter cost of immortality, and is faced with a task only he can complete. To save his friends, and perhaps his enemies, he must assassinate a goddess. Failure will doom the south. Success will cost him everything he s ever loved. Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn t allow you to look away Robin Hobb Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks Brian McClellan Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character . . . then throws in magic-using assassins Peter V. Brett Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer s work Terry Brooks Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time British Fantasy SocietyFor more from Brent Weeks, check out:Night AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar ChroniclesNight Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel NovellaThe Way of Shadows: The Graphic NovelLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning White

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The second book in the Lightbringer series, the blockbuster fantasy epic from international bestseller Brent Weeks. Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb and Joe Abercrombie.Gavin Guile is dying.He d thought he had five years left - now he s got less than one. With fifty thousand refugees, a bastard son and an ex-fiancée who may have learned his darkest secret, Gavin s got problems on every side. As he loses control, the world s magic runs wild, threatening to destroy the Seven Satrapies. The old gods are being reborn and their army of colour wights is unstoppable.The only salvation may be the brother whose freedom and life Gavin stole sixteen years ago. Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into the story. He doesn t allow you to look away Robin Hobb Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style Andrea Stewart Weeks is a giant of the genre Nicholas Eames Brent Weeks is so good it s beginning to tick me off Peter V. Brett I was mesmerised from start to finish. Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writers work Terry Brooks Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time British Fantasy Society Books by Brent WeeksLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteNight AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar ChroniclesNight Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel NovellaThe Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel

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Readers say it works! Life changing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was by far the BEST out of four self help books I bought to help with anxiety... it has given me a foundation for reducing my anxiety, and I have seen very positive results in myself in the seven weeks that I have been using it. For me, it has been a godsend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it is a great way to get to know yourself and take care of yourself, definitely have reaped the benefits and would highly recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book...very PRACTICAL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MANAGE YOUR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN JUST 7 WEEKS WITH YOUR NEW CBT WORKBOOKGetting through depression and anxiety requires changing the way you think. Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks does just that. Offering a simple and practical plan that anyone can follow, this interactive workbook teaches you cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)- an extremely effective approach to managing anxiety and depression.This workbook gives you the tools to work through your current problems and future challenges. Each lesson builds off the last, allowing you to build your cognitive behavioural therapy skills without getting overwhelmed.Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks includes:- A Complete Guide to CBT: Learn what cognitive behavioural therapy is, how it can help you, and how to apply it to your life in just a few weeks.- Practical Lessons: Simple, directed writing exercises make it easy to apply cognitive behavioural therapy to your life.- True Relief: Discover how cognitive behavioural therapy can make a real, tangible difference by providing well-needed, long-lasting relief.Conquer your depression and anxiety with Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 7 Weeks.

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Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller Lee ChildSAS Great Escapes Two recounts the hitherto untold stories of six of the most dramatic and daring escapes executed by the world s most famous fighting force during WWII. From the very earliest SAS missions to the push into Nazi-occupied Europe, they cover some of the key figures in the Regiment, including its founder, David Stirling, plus other lesser-known heroes.With each story comes an edge-of-the-seat, rollercoaster ride in classic Damien Lewis fashion, as readers are plunged into the escapees experiences - sharing their most terrifying yet inspiring moments. These stunning accounts of survival beggar belief, revealing nerve-racking bluff and deception, knife-edge encounters with enemy hunter forces hellbent on wreaking vengeance and murder, but also incredible acts of mercy and kindness from those who risk all to help the escapees on their way. Each tale of breath-taking derring-do reveals how necessity really is the mother of all invention, as with every step and at every juncture these fugitives defied fate, snatching survival and freedom from the jaws of the enemy, and all the horrors that would have followed capture.Damien Lewis has worked closely with the families of those portrayed, accessing wartime diaries, letters, mission reports, interrogation transcripts and more, to relate how the men of the SAS crossed blazing deserts, evaded enemy hunter forces and escaped through hostile lands, battling against seemingly insurmountable odds. But most of all, these uplifting tales of endurance beyond measure showcase the triumph of the human spirit and the will to survive. Damien Lewis paints a uniquely vivid picture of the wartime SAS. Packed with detail, this fresh and dynamic book brings us as close to its remarkable members as we are ever likely to get. Joshua Levine, author of Dunkirk In these days when we are told to be scared of everything it is a relief to read of steely nerves and cold courage. Damien Lewis has collected examples of exactly these qualities from World War II and they are all thrillers, to be read with pleasure - and a bit of nostalgia! Frederick Forsyth The fund of SAS escapes turns out to be too big for one book, and in Damien Lewis there is a writer of rare narrative gifts able to bring alive these epic stories for us today Mark Urban An astonishing book: a collection of truly riveting stories of bravery, all brilliantly told. In terms of sheer drama and audacity, SAS: Great Escapes Two goes where no fiction writer would dare venture Alex Gerlis, author of Agent in the Shadows

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The Burning White is the epic conclusion to the Lightbringer series by New York Times bestseller Brent Weeks - one of the most popular fantasy series of the decade.IN THE DARKEST HOUR, WILL THE LIGHTBRINGER COME?Gavin Guile, once the most powerful man the world had ever seen, has been laid low. He s lost his magic, and now he is on a suicide mission. Failure will condemn the woman he loves. Success will condemn his entire empire.As the White King springs his great traps and the Chromeria itself is threatened by treason and siege, Kip guile must gather his forces, rally his allies, and scramble to return for one impossible final stand.With over four million copies sold, Brent Weeks is one of the fastest-selling fantasy authors of all time.PRAISE FOR THE LIGHTBRINGER SERIES One of the best examples of modern fantasy that I have read Fantasy Faction Brent Weeks has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn t allow you to look away Robin Hobb Brent Weeks is so good it s beginning to tick me off Peter V. Brett Nobody does breakneck pacing and amazingly executed plot twists like Brent Weeks Brian McClellanThe Lightbringer seriesThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteMore novels from Brent Weeks:The Night Angel series: The Way of Shadows Shadow s Edge Beyond the ShadowsPerfect Shadow (novella)

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The Blood Mirror is the action-packed fourth novel in the Lightbringer series by international bestseller Brent Weeks. The Seven Satrapies have collapsed into four - and those are falling before the White King s armies.Gavin Guille, ex-emperor, ex-Prism, ex-galley slave, formerly the one man who might have averted war, is now lost, broken and trapped in a prison crafted by his own magical genius. But Gavin has no magic at all. Worse, in this prison, he may not be alone.Who will fight to prevent a tainted empire from becoming something even worse?Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into the story. He doesn t allow you to look away Robin Hobb Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style Andrea Stewart Weeks is a giant of the genre Nicholas Eames Brent Weeks is so good it s beginning to tick me off Peter V. Brett I was mesmerised from start to finish. Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writers work Terry Brooks Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time British Fantasy SocietyBooks by Brent WeeksLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteNight AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar ChroniclesNight Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel NovellaThe Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel

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Brent Weeks returns to the New York Times bestselling world of the Night Angel in Night Angel Nemesis, following master assassin Kylar on a new adventure as the High King Logan Gyre calls on him to save his kingdom and the hope of peace. After the war that cost him so much, Kylar Stern is broken and alone. He s determined not to kill again, but an impending amnesty will pardon the one murderer he can t let walk free.He promises himself this is the last time. One last hit to tie up the loose ends of his old, lost life. But Kylar s best - and maybe only - friend, the High King Logan Gyre, needs him.To protect a fragile peace, Logan s new kingdom, and the king s twin sons, he needs Kylar to secure a powerful magical artifact that was unearthed during the war. With rumors that a ka kari may be found, adversaries both old and new are on the hunt. And if Kylar has learned anything, it s that ancient magics are better left in the hands of those he can trust.If he does the job right, he won t need to kill at all. This isn t an assassination - it s a heist. But some jobs are too hard for an easy conscience, and some enemies are so powerful the only answer lies in the shadows.Praise for Brent Weeks: Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time British Fantasy Society Brent Weeks has a style and immediacy of detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story Robin Hobb Weeks is a giant of the genre Nicholas Eames Breathlessly high stakes, terrible missteps and unexpected revelations keep the story humming along at a breakneck pace Andrea Stewart One of the best examples of modern fantasy that I ve read Fantasy FactionFor more from Brent Weeks, check out:Night AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar Chronicles Night Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella The Way of Shadows: The Graphic NovelLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning White

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The razor-sharp first novel in the New York Times bestselling Night Angel series from master of modern fantasy Brent Weeks - an astonishing and epic tale of magic, violence and revenge.The perfect killer has no friends. Only targets. For Durzo Blint, assassination is an art. And he is the city s most accomplished artist, his talents required from alleyway to courtly boudoir.For Azoth, survival is precarious. Something you never take for granted. As a guild rat, he s grown up in the slums, and learned the hard way to judge people quickly - and to take risks. Risks like apprenticing himself to Durzo Blint.But to be accepted, Azoth must turn his back on his old life and embrace a new identity and name. As Kylar Stern, he must learn to navigate the assassins world of dangerous politics and strange magics - and cultivate a flair for death. Brent Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into his story. He doesn t allow you to look away Robin Hobb Nobody does break-neck pacing and amazingly-executed plot twists like Brent Weeks Brian McClellan Weeks creates a rich blend of politics, culture and character . . . then throws in magic-using assassins Peter V. Brett Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writer s work Terry Brooks Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time British Fantasy SocietyFor more from Brent Weeks, check out:Night AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar ChroniclesNight Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel NovellaThe Way of Shadows: The Graphic NovelLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning White

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An interactive, year-long journey through the entire Bible for women, based on the original USA Today bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks â “ now with brand-new workbook activities to further deepen your faith. Spending time with scripture is a powerful form of spiritual self-care, and this workbook encourages you to practice it regularly! It s designed to be used alone, or as a supplement to the bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women, diving much deeper with even more activities, questions, and thoughtful writing prompts that will inspire you for a full year and beyond. This easy-to-follow reading plan includes weekly insights, discussion questions and activities that will spark deeper conversations about faith and inspire you to live by Godâ ™s Word. A year-long bible study workbook to help women explore and understand the Scripture:For Christian women today: Find thoughtfully curated discussion topics that focus on what it means to be a modern woman of faith, like overcoming challenges, setting boundaries, and knowing your purpose. A simple study plan: Each week offers 6 passages to read, followed by a lesson that includes a devotion on the week s theme, multiple prompts to answer, an activity to try, and a prayer to close out the week. One year of practice: Experience 52 weekly lessons that touch on every chapter of the Bible, allowing you to truly understand God s Word. Try out the original: This book can be used independently or as a follow-up to the bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks. Study with the bestselling series: Give the gift of deeper faith to everyone in your life with the rest of the series: The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men and The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families!The Bible in 52 Weeks Workbook makes it easier to read, understand and apply the Scripture in every area of your life. Get closer to God with exercises and reading guides that walk you through Godâ ™s Word, one day at a time.

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Step through the looking glass, into a world where logic and imagination intertwine in the most curious ways . . . This expertly-curated book collects the best puzzles written by the author of Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll.Lewis Carroll was a mathematician who loved puzzles of all kinds, invented the word ladder, delighted in acrostics and riddles and posed twisty maths and logic questions in his most famous works, Aliceâ ™s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.Mind-bending and utterly charming, this celebratory collection of puzzles and games includes delights such as Doublets (word ladders) and Syzygies (a more elaborate form of the word ladder), Mirror Writing, Arithmetical Croquet as well as some of the most delightfully puzzling riddles from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Enough to keep even the most curious of minds entertained for hours.Plus, Chair of the Lewis Carroll Society, Brian Sibley, uses his expert knowledge to take readers inside the inimitable mind of Carroll, with a beautiful introduction and annotations throughout.Packed with wit and nostalgia and illustrated with beautiful full colour imagery from John Tenniel â “ the original illustrator of Alice in Wonderland - this is the ultimate celebration of one of the most famous puzzlers of all time. The Lewis Carroll Puzzle Book is the perfect gift for both seasoned puzzlers and the Carroll-curious.

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FOR FANS OF THE BBC SERIES SAS ROGUE HEROES, THIS IS THE REAL STORY OF BLAIR PADDY MAYNESummer 1944: the SAS were charged with the most crucial D-Day missions, taking on the might of the Nazi Reich deep behind enemy lines.Facing Hitler s fearsome Panzer divisions with little more than raw courage and their nimble Willys jeeps, it would take maverick thinking and unconventional warfare to survive and overcome. Hunted at every turn, Blair Paddy Mayne s SAS would face a bitter and bloody struggle to topple the enemy. Drawing on never-before-seen archive material, bestselling military historian Damien Lewis brings to life the incredible efforts of the SAS as they dared all to bring the war to its close. Lewis s book, SAS Daggers Drawn, is based upon family papers and diaries left by Mayne, recounting the many raids the SAS led against Nazi encampments, arms depots and railway links in occupied France during the summer of 1944. Magnus Linklater, The Times A new book from a war reporter turned historian details the final year of the Second World War and the wartime exploits of 1 SAS, led by Newtownards Blair Paddy Mayne. Áine Toner, Belfast Telegraph Historian Damien Lewis examines the exploits of the world-famous special forces during the battle to free Europe from Nazi tyranny ... and questions why their inspirational leader Paddy Mayne never received the Victoria Cross for his bravery. Martin Phillips, The Express Praise for Damien Lewis books: A convincing insight into the terror and adrenaline rush of war - Mail on Sunday Damien Lewis is both a meticulous historian and a born storyteller - Lee Child One of the most remarkable stories in the history of Special Forces operations - Daily Express A howitzer of a tale - Daily Mail Absolutely gripping - Times Radio Riveting. Extraordinary - Dan Snow An incredible story, and so well told - Bear Grylls Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action - Billy Billingham

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52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens and scarves to sweaters, socks and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. For people who are picking up needles for the very first time, or for experienced knitters who are looking for an effortless comfort project, this gorgeous book contains a fun, cozy and modern knitting pattern for every week of the year ⠓ each one a pleasure to knit. The 52 projects have been contributed by leading knitwear designers from across the world. The book uses a super easy label to mark the patterns that are perfect for your very first knitting project. Each project is accompanied by beautiful and helpful photography, and supported by extra material on the Laine website. Following on from the bestselling 52 Weeks of Socks and 52 Weeks of Scarves, 52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a classic book to return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

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Meet the unit that posed as Nazi stormtroopers in the most daring mission ever undertaken SAS Ghost Patrol is the explosive true story of the day in 1942 when the SAS donned Nazi uniforms to perpetrate the most audacious and daring mission of the war. Beyond top secret, deniable in the extreme (and of course enjoying Churchill s enthusiastic blessing), this is one of the most remarkable stories of wartime lawlessness, eccentricity and raw courage in the face of impossible odds - a thoroughly British undertaking.What unfolded - the longest mission ever undertaken by Allied special forces - was an epic of daring, courage, tragedy and survival that remains unrivalled to this day, and which rightly became a foundation stone of Special Forces legend. It may read like the stuff of impossible myth or folklore, but every single word is true.PRAISE FOR SAS GHOST PATROL Intensively researched and powerfully written. One of the great untold stories of WWII Bear Grylls Lewis has done a terrific job in resurrecting Heaven Platoon, portraying them as the brave, buccaneering heroes they undoubtedly were Daily Mail Another true tale of military derring-do from Lewis Sunday Express In SAS Ghost Patrol Lewis reveals a tale of suicidal bravery, untold daring and breath-taking deceit. Told with the panache and verve of a born storyteller, Lewis is in a class of his own Saul David Amazing tale of WWII great escaper s Nazi ruse . . . The extraordinary Second World War saga of the SIG and its legacy is revealed. The Daily Mirror British troops dressed in German uniforms and mounted a daredevil raid to take the Libyan port of Tobruk during the Second World War, reveals a fascinating new book Daily Express Lewis s account . . . reads like a Boy s Own adventure, except it isn t a work of fiction and the heroes don t come through unscathed. His storytelling enhances the bravery of the men and the danger of the missions without over-dramatising anything. There is no need to Soldier Magazine Reveals the true story of an ultra-secret fighting unit that posed as Nazi Storm Troopers to seize the German-held port city of Tobruk during the Second World War Richard Hatch and Verity Geere, Forces Radio breakfast show

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The third book in the Lightbringer series, the blockbuster fantasy epic from international bestseller Brent WeeksAs the old gods awaken and satrapies splinter, the Chromeria races to find the only man who might still end a civil war before it engulfs the known world. But Gavin Guile has been captured by an old enemy and enslaved on a pirate galley. Worse still, Gavin has lost more than his powers as Prism - he can t use magic at all.Without the protection of his father, Kip Guile will face a master of shadows as his grandfather moves to choose a new Prism and put himself in power. With Teia and Karris, Kip will have to use all his wits to survive a secret war between noble houses, religious factions, rebels and an ascendant order of hidden assassins called The Broken Eye.Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into the story. He doesn t allow you to look away Robin Hobb Weeks writes in an inescapably engaging style Andrea Stewart Weeks is a giant of the genre Nicholas Eames Brent Weeks is so good it s beginning to tick me off Peter V. Brett I was mesmerised from start to finish. Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writers work Terry Brooks Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time British Fantasy SocietyBooks by Brent WeeksLightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteNight AngelThe Way of ShadowsShadow s EdgeBeyond the ShadowsThe Kylar ChroniclesNight Angel NemesisPerfect Shadow: A Night Angel NovellaThe Way of Shadows: The Graphic Novel

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Flip the script on how you think about UGLY--what it means, what it is, and how to reclaim it to Uplift, Glorify, and Love Yourself in an uglified world.Blending joyful self-help magic with incisive social analysis and personal narrative, Vanessa Rochelle Lewis empowers readers to heal, connect, and revolt against uglification.Uglification is ugly weaponized: a tool, ideology, and type of oppression that designates some bodies as more or less worthy of love, respect, access, and dignity. It defines who s accepted in what spaces, which identities are marginalized, and how we all move through the world--and is part and parcel of systems like white supremacy, ableism, sizeism, sexism, and queer- and transphobia. Here, Lewis takes on uglification, showing us how reclaiming UGLY is a subversive act that roars an unapologetic yes! to joy, healing, and community-building in a world that s engineered to hold us back.Lewis asks us to go beyond analysis, inviting us to boldly perform UGLY as an act of rebellion, liberation, and radical self-love. Through self-help exercises, reflective meditations, and lesson plans, Lewis moves us closer to a collective liberation that takes back what society tells us is ugly and taboo...and teaches us to deconstruct what we ve told ourselves is ugly and taboo. In sharing her analysis, personal journey, and activity toolkit, Lewis offers a warm embrace and compassionately guides us toward lives of radical self-acceptance, joyful community-centered healing, and unfiltered self-love.

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We feasted on love, every mode of it - solemn and merry, romantic and realistic, sometimes as dramatic as a thunderstorm, sometimes as comfortable and unemphatic as putting on your soft slippers. C. S. LewisThe celebrated scholar and writer C. S. Lewis achieved great success in his life - yet to many he remained an engima. Although he had many friends, few if any ever saw the real, private Lewis and for six decades of his life he remained a confirmed bachelor.Then, at the age of sixty, Lewis met Joy Davidman. Davidman, an unconventional American divorcee, turned his world upside down. It was with her that Lewis truly found love and was drawn out of his shell. This is the story of their brief but incandescent love, its tragic end and a faith that endures beyond even the deepest grief.This updated edition contains a new Introduction by author Brian Sibley and a Preface by the UK s leading Lewis scholar, Alister McGrath.

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An 365-day anthology of readings from one of the most influential writers of all time, George MacDonald, compiled by CS Lewis himself.MacDonald was a major Christian writer of the late nineteenth, early twentieth centuries. He influenced nearly everyone who was a major twentieth century writer (including Lewis Carroll, WH Auden, JRR Tolkien, Walter de la Mare, and CS Lewis. Not only was he a pioneer in the fantasy fiction genre, laying the path for people like Tolkien to write Lord of the Rings, but also a major Christian thinker, which influenced Lewis profoundly.Lewis, in fact, wrote that MacDonald was his â ˜masterâ ™, and said â ˜I know hardly any other writer who seems to be closer, or more continually close, to the Spirit of Christ Himself.â ™These words will challenge and uplift you, and illuminate the faith which underpins all of CS Lewisâ ™s popular and enduring writing.

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52 Weeks of Scarves is a contemporary collection of 52 patterns for scarves, shawls, wraps, cowls and collars, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. Nothing brings more comfort than a hand-knitted scarf – from a light wrap for cool shoulders on summer evenings or spring mornings, to a beautiful shawl as the centrepiece of autumnal outfits, or a cosy collar to be layered under winter coats. Whether you’re creating a shawl for yourself or a cowl for a loved one, there’s care in every stitch. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling. This stunning book contains a beautiful scarf pattern for every week of the year. The 52 projects have been contributed by leading knitwear designers from across the world and showcase an exceptionally wide range of yarns, techniques and difficulty levels, including two crochet designs. Comprehensive patterns are supported by extra material on the Laine website, and stunning photography and styling evokes the inspiring Nordic lifestyle and slow living. The follow up to the bestselling 52 Weeks of Socks, 52 Weeks of Scarves is destined to become another knitting classic – a book to return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come. Previously published in hardback as 52 Weeks of Shawls.

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