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From the birth of crime writing with Wilkie Collins and Dostoevsky, through Conan Doyle to the golden age of crime, with the rise of Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh and Margery Allingham, P. D. James brings a lifetime of reading and writing crime fiction to bear on this personal history of the genre. There are chapters on great American crime writers - the likes of Patricia Highsmith, Raymond Chandler and Dashiel Hammett. James also discusses many of her favourite famous detectives, from Sherlock Holmes to Philip Marlowe. P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley, Children of Men and The Murder Room, presents a brief history of detective fiction and explores the literary techniques behind history''s best crime writing.

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Audiokniha: Mladá Phyllis přijíždí na oslavu Vánoc k babičce, kde se setkává se vzdáleným příbuzným Rowlandem Maybrickem. Z přítomnosti žoviálního, neomaleného, sebevědomého mladíka, který přijel ocenit babiččiny staré mince, není Phyllis nadšená. Na klidu jí rozhodně nepřidá, když v noci na Hod Boží dojde k vraždě. Co se v bohatém domě s dobrou pověstí na Vánoce roku 1940 vlastně stalo? Co vyšetřila policie a co zjistila P. D. Jamesová? Britská autorka Phyllis Dorothy Jamesová bývá označována za nástupkyni Agathy Christie. Proslula detektivními romány s postavou mírně rezervovaného, inteligentního a pohledného komisaře Adama Dalglieshe. Popularitu si získala i filmová zpracování jejích napínavých příběhů. Český rozhlas natočil dramatický seriál Zahalte jí tvář (2014), četbu z knihy Pachuť smrti (2020) a dramatizaci povídky Vánoční vražda (2020). Vánoční vražda v zamčené knihovně aneb Zážitek, který přivedl slavnou spisovatelku P. D. Jamesovou k psaní detektivních příběhů.

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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘The most ingeniously undetectable murder method since Dorothy L. Sayers.’ SCOTSMANPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________An unfinished manuscript. A murder stranger than fiction. Battered by the conclusion of a particularly brutal murder case in London, Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh has escaped for a hard-earned break, which he plans to spend taking long walks with his aunt and doing a little bird-watching in the Suffolk countryside. But all hope of peace is shattered by murder, when the mutilated body of local crime writer Maurice Seaton is discovered floating in a dinghy near Dalgliesh’s rural idyll. Faced with such a macabre crime, Dalgliesh feels compelled to join the investigation – but as he delves into the dead man''s secrets, the case seems poised to take another murderous turn . . .__________________________________________________________________________________‘Cleverly plotted . . . full of telling detail.’ Edmund Crispin, Sunday Times‘Wonderful evocative writing – a thriller of the highest calibre. Just loved this book and would recommend to anyone who enjoys superbly crafted detective fiction.’ 5* ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) WINNER OF THE CWA SILVER DAGGER‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘The best mysteries only get better with time and this is one of them!’ 5* reader reviewPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________There’s something wrong about this place. Haven’t you noticed?Dalgliesh is recovering from a life-threatening illness when his elderly friend Father Baddeley reaches out for advice. By the time he can respond, Father Baddeley is dead. And his is not the first recent death at the Dorset home for the disabled where he worked.Dalgliesh feels he must try to understand these deaths, even without official jurisdiction or support, but amid the growing suspicion of the residents, he can’t be sure either of them was murder.Until another body is found – and Dalgliesh suddenly finds himself in very grave danger.__________________________________________________________________________________‘The writing is excellent, the pitch of final terror beautifully sustained.’ Evening Standard‘Golden age quality writing, hugely enjoyable . . . Atmospheric, intriguing and a pleasure to read.’ 5* reader review‘A masterpiece.’ Edmund Crispin, Sunday Times**Now a major Channel 5 series**__________________________________________________________________________________READERS LOVE ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (GUARDIAN)‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘One of those books you want to keep forever.’ 5* reader reviewAdam Dalgliesh has never failed to solve a case – yet.When the body of a woman is discovered at the Steen Psychiatric Clinic with a chisel through her heart, it seems to Dalgliesh a straightforward enough case: the building was locked, and no-one has been able to enter or leave since the murder. Logically, the killer must be one of the shocked group waiting to meet him.But Dalgliesh quickly discovers an intricate web of lies and grudges among both patients and staff which threatens to derail the investigation. And as he works to uncover the truth, the murderer is preparing to strike again . . .__________________________________________________________________________________‘The writing is as sharp as a hypodermic.’ HERALD‘A great whodunnit and I also love the social history as this was written/published circa 1963. Defo recommend.’ 5* reader review‘Another belter from P. D. James. With stunning prose and the brilliant character of Dalgliesh at the helm, it''s another winner.’ 5* reader ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘The murder mystery queen.’ SUNPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________Adam Dalgliesh. I''ve heard of him – ruthless, unorthodox, and working always against time. When the body of Sally Jupp is discovered in her bedroom – the door bolted from the inside – the occupants of Martingale House are sure that the blame for this unthinkable crime will fall on an unknown intruder. But each of the household is hiding a secret that could shed light on the murder.And there''s only one man who can sift through the layers of deceit and pretence to unmask the truth: Detective Chief Inspector Adam Dalgleish.__________________________________________________________________________________‘A classic country-house whodunit . . . Very well written, with proper detection and a surprise ending.’ Punch‘Absolutely loved this book! . . . Incredibly well written and I honestly had no idea who the guilty party was. Brilliant! I look forward to reading all the rest.’ 5* reader review‘A page turning read, with engaging characters and many twists and turns as the story unfolded. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘One of the best mysteries I have had the pleasure to read.’ 5* reader reviewPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________No one joins the murder squad who hasn’t a taste for death.Two men lie in a welter of blood in the vestry of St Matthew''s Church, Paddington. Their throats have been brutally slashed. One is Sir Paul Berowne, a recently-resigned government minister; the other is a homeless man known only as a local alcoholic. Their deaths will be the first case for Commander Dalgliesh’s new team, who have been tasked with investigating crimes of particular sensitivity. But as the Berowne family''s veneer of prosperous gentility begins to crack and Dalgliesh uncovers more about the dead men, he struggles to keep his customary objectivity. Can he get to the bottom of the ugly and dangerous secrets swirling this case in time to prevent yet another death?__________________________________________________________________________________‘A cunningly compulsive work . . . with a breathless, bravura finale of heart-pounding suspense.’ Sunday Times‘Splendidly suspenseful . . . a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Meet Cordelia Gray: twenty-two, tough, intelligent and now sole inheritor of the Pryde Detective Agency. Her first assignment finds her hired by Sir Ronald Callender to investigate the death of his son Mark, a young Cambridge student found hanged in mysterious circumstances. Required to delve into the hidden secrets of the Callender family, Cordelia soon realises it is not a case of suicide, and that the truth is entirely more sinister.

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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P.D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON''Classic P. D. James: rich, delicious and satisfying.'' EVENING STANDARDPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________Where murder is concerned, fiction cannot compete with real life.The Peverell Press is losing money. The two-hundred-year-old independent publisher is still housed in its dramatic mock-Venetian palace on the Thames, but its ruthless new director, Gerard Etienne, wants to move to cheaper offices as part of his plan to save the company. Before he can push through any ambitious changes, though, he is found murdered, his body bizarrely desecrated.Commander Adam Dalgliesh soon finds that the director had a host of dangerous enemies: a discarded mistress, a neglected and humiliated author, rebellious colleagues, disgruntled staff. But did any of them hate Gerard enough to kill him?__________________________________________________________________________________‘A vintage revenge story.’ Daily Mail‘Outstanding . . . These are books to escape into, delighting in the sense that you are in safe hands, no matter how unsafe the subject.’ Observer‘Crime novel perfection!’ 5* reader review**Now a major Channel 5 series**__________________________________________________________________________________READERS LOVE THE ADAM DALGLEISH SERIES:‘Adam Dalgleish ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘A whodunit which takes murder seriously.’ GUARDIANPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________He thought of Combe as a place of violent emotions – of danger.Combe Island, off the Cornish coast, is a restful retreat for the rich and powerful – until one of its distinguished visitors is murdered, and the peace of the island is shattered. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called in to solve the mystery quickly and discreetly, but at a difficult time for him and his depleted team. No sooner have they begun to unravel the complicated motives of the suspects when there is a second brutal killing.But there is another danger just as insidious and potentially as fatal as murder on the island, which puts Dalgliesh at even greater risk . . .__________________________________________________________________________________‘P. D. James on top form . . . you will love it.’ Spectator‘Outstanding in characterisation and the plot is crafted with consummate skill. The setting was idyllic and chilling at the same time. . . Gripping and a rewarding read. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE ‘QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME’ (Guardian) ‘A legend.’ VAL MCDERMID‘P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.’ MICK HERRON‘She has never written better.’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPHPERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS__________________________________________________________________________________I don’t think I’m being fanciful – there is something strange about this death.When the body of a theology student is found on a desolate stretch of coast in East Anglia, his wealthy father demands that Scotland Yard re-examine the verdict of accidental death. Commander Adam Dalgliesh reluctantly agrees to visit the young man''s theological college, St Anselm''s – a place he visited as a boy. He expects no more than a nostalgic return to old haunts and a straightforward examination of the evidence. Instead, he finds himself embroiled in intrigue, secrets and mystery as the college is torn apart by a sacrilegious and horrifying murder . . .__________________________________________________________________________________‘Vivid, dark, very believable.’ 5* reader review‘Classic James . . . beautifully done.’ The Times‘P. D. James is unbeatable . . . a gripping, mesmerizing, no-holds-barred whodunit!’ 5* reader review**Now a major Channel 5 series**__________________________________________________________________________________READERS LOVE THE ADAM DALGLEISH SERIES:‘Adam Dalgleish is one of the best ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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P. D. James''s extraordinary memoir of her early life and time starting out as a novelist, as well as diaries recording her in old age.In this intriguing and very personal book, part diary, part memoir, P. D. James considers the twelve months of her life between her 77th and 78th birthdays, and looks back on her earlier life.With all her familiar skills as a writer she recalls what it was like to be a schoolgirl in the 1920s and 1930s in Cambridge, and then giving birth to her second daughter during the worst of the Doodlebug bombardment in London during the war. It follows her work, starting out as an administrator in the National Health Service, then on to the Home Office in the forensic and criminal justice departments. She later served as a Governor of the BBC, an influential member of the British Council, the Arts Council and the Society of Authors, and eventually entering the House of Lords.Along the way, this diary and personal memoir deals with her burgeoning reputation as a novelist, starting with Cover Her Face in 1962, and with the craft of the classical detective story. She also details the writing of one of her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover Dorothy L. Sayers'' inimitable Golden Age detective in this newly published collection of the complete Lord Peter Wimsey stories. Presented in chronological order, these short stories see Lord Peter Wimsey bringing his trademark wit and unique detection skills to all manner of mysteries. From poisoned port to murder in fancy dress, Wimsey draws on his many skills - including his expertise in fine wine and appreciation of fine art - to solve cases far and wide, some even taking him to foreign countries and unexpected hiding places in pursuit of miscreants and murderers.Containing 21 stories taken from Lord Peter Views the Body, Hangman''s Holiday, In the Teeth of the Evidence and Striding Folly, now published together for the first time in one volume, this is the ultimate collection for fans of classic detective fiction and Dorothy L. Sayers.''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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''Informative and bold'' Dr Karen Gurney | ''Compassionate, artistic, tasteful'' Joshua FletcherWhat is the most personal thing you''ve asked the Internet? Illustrator Hazel Mead turns to Google to uncover what we secretly ask search bars about our relationships, bodies and identities. With hundreds of demystifying and empowering illustrations, she offers a fun, shame-free and inclusive guide to life''s big questions. This is the emotional curriculum you''ll wish was taught in every classroom.What if there was a book that explored the big lessons of life? Sure, formal education will equip you with requisite knowledge on photosynthesis. But when it comes to spotting the green flags in a prospective partner, navigating yours or a loved one''s grief, knowing how to prepare for a cervical screening, or to practicing self-defense, it can feel like total guesswork.Using the latest research, interviews with experts, and her signature visuals, Hazel interrogates the taboos that shame us into silence. Since the answers to life''s big questions are rarely black and white, she answers them in colour, with accessible design and compassionate reflections. Why Aren''t We Talking About This?! is an exploration of the things we''re too afraid to ask but desperately need to know and talk about ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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FINALIST FOR THE 2021 BOOKER PRIZE & A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOK OF 2021WINNER OF THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE  “A book that reads like a prose poem, at once sublime, profane, intimate, philosophical, witty and, eventually, deeply moving.” —New York Times Book Review, EditorsÂ’ Choice “Wow. I canÂ’t remember the last time I laughed so much reading a book. What an inventive and startling writer…IÂ’m so glad I read this. I really think this book is remarkable.” —David Sedaris  From "a formidably gifted writer" (The New York Times Book Review), a book that asks: Is there life after the internet?As this urgent, genre-defying book opens, a woman who has recently been elevated to prominence for her social media posts travels around the world to meet her adoring fans. She is overwhelmed by navigating the new language and etiquette of what she terms "the portal," where she grapples with an unshakable conviction that a vast chorus of voices is now dictating her thoughts. When existential threats--from climate change and economic precariousness to the rise of an unnamed dictator and an epidemic of loneliness--begin to loom, she posts her way deeper into the portal''s void. An avalanche of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 15 tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin that have never previously been published.With the Golden Age of detective fiction shining ever more brightly thanks to the recent reappearance of many forgotten crime novels, Bodies from the Library offers a rare opportunity to read lost stories from the first half of the twentieth century by some of the genre’s most accomplished writers.This second volume is a showcase for popular figures of the Golden Age, in stories that even their most ardent fans will not be aware of. It includes uncollected and unpublished stories by acclaimed queens and kings of crime fiction, from Helen Simpson, Ethel Lina White, E.C.R. Lorac, Christianna Brand, Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, to S.S. Van Dine, Jonathan Latimer, Clayton Rawson, Cyril Alington and Antony and Peter Shaffer (writing as Peter Antony).This book also features two highly readable radio scripts by Margery Allingham (involving Jack the Ripper) and John Rhode, plus two full-length novellas – one from a rare magazine by Q Patrick, the other an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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* PRE-ORDER WILL THERE EVER BE ANOTHER YOU, THE LATEST SENSATION FROM PATRICIA LOCKWOOD *‘Patricia Lockwood is the voice of a generation’ Namita Gokhale‘A masterpiece’ Guardian‘I really admire and love this book’ Sally Rooney ‘An intellectual and emotional rollercoaster’ Daily Mail ‘I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much reading a book’ David Sedaris‘A rare wonder . . . I was left in bits’ Douglas Stuart* WINNER OF THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2022 ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2021 ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2021 ** A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK *______________________________________________This is a story about a life lived in two halves. It’s about what happens when real life collides with the increasing absurdity of a world accessed through a screen. It’s about living in world that contains both an abundance of proof that there is goodness, empathy, and justice in the universe, and a deluge of evidence to the contrary.It''s a meditation on love, language and human connection from one of the most original voices of our time.______________________________________________‘An utterly distinctive mixture of depth, dazzling linguistic richness, anarchic wit and raw emotional candour’ Rowan WilliamsA 2021 Book of the Year: Sunday ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Teen Edition of the hit West End musical about learning who you are - and loving it!Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terriffed about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends Jamie overcomes prejudice beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.

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Comprising a collection of interview essays with nineteen public intellectuals and scholars from around the world, this book reflects on some of the most pressing questions of our age: what is global inequality; what causes it; and how should we deal with it? Leading figures within the fields of History, Sociology, Economics, Anthropology and Postcolonial Studies, shed light on how their personal backgrounds, places of work, and hometowns have shaped their views on global inequality. We learn about the causes of global inequality, the historical factors that have shaped the world into an unequal place, and the challenges that humanity is confronted with in the face of the widening gap between the poor and the rich. Bringing together voices from the Global North and South, this book helps us to think more broadly about inequality and deepens our understanding of how this long-lasting phenomenon is, and has been, experienced across the globe.

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The fourth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by detective fiction writer Simon Brett - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily TelegraphLord Peter Wimsey bent down over General Fentiman and drew the Morning Post gently away from the gnarled old hands. Then, with a quick jerk, he lifted the quiet figure. It came up all of a piece, stiff as a wooden doll . . .But how did the general die? Who was the mysterious Mr X who fled when he was wanted for questioning? And which of the general''s heirs, both members of the Bellona Club, is lying?''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James

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Something HUGE is coming… set in a world where humans and giants live in uneasy peace, two detectives from either side of the divide must work together to solve a bizarre crime!Perfect for fans of fantasy detective fiction, itÂ’s Chinatown meets Roald DahlÂ’s The BFG, in an all-new comic from superstar team of writer Adam Rose and artist Magenta King!Something huge is coming!When A STRING OF MURDERS and disappearances sweep the UNITED STATES, a human and a giant WITH SIZABLE DETECTIVE SKILLS are on the case!After a race of giants emerged from deep sleep beneath the earth, a bloody conflict ensued in what became known as THE OMEGA EVENT. Eventually, a treaty is resolved and state of Brobdingnag is created, allowing humans and giants to co-exist harmoniously.Yet tragedy threatens to shatter the peace, and an unlikely patnership is formed between Detectives Tamaki and GYANT.As the pair attempt to stop the criminal AT LARGE, they find themselves involved in a mystery BIGGER than either could imagine.Written by Adam Rose (Corollary) and illustrated by Magenta King (Jenny Zero) this all-new story is a neo-noir fantasy with hard-boiled giants and grizzled cops, as these most unlikely partners must work together to solve a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Historical Fiction Now brings together prominent authors, scholars, and critics of historical fiction to explore the genre''s character, fortunes, and potential in the twenty-first century. Gathering together the voices of novelists, critics, academics, and several authors writing across these categories, the volume explores the nature of reading, writing, and writing about historical fiction in the present moment while meditating on some of the myriad contexts of the genre. What inspires writers to choose particular moments, events, and personalities as the subjects of their fictional imaginings, and with what implications for their readers'' understanding of the present? How do contemporary scholars approach the making and reception of historical fiction, and how do these approaches resonate with writers'' own preoccupations in the process of invention? What might scholars of a genre with a long and complex history learn from its contemporary practitioners? Conversely, how do novelists understand their own historical fictions (if at all) in relation to the theoretical and critical traditions shaping the work of their academic colleagues? The collection features an original essay by Hilary Mantel on the making of the Wolf Hall trilogy as well as contributions from internationally known novelists such as George Saunders, Namwali Serpell, Maaza Mengiste, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The complete short stories of the masterful Irish writerFairy tales, ghost stories, detective fiction and comedies of manners—the stories collected in this volume made Oscar Wilde''s name as a writer of fiction, showing breathtaking dexterity in a wide range of literary styles. Victorian moral justice is comically inverted in "Lord Arthur Savile''s Crime" and "The Canterville Ghost," and society''s materialism comes under sharp, humorous criticism in "The Model Millionaire," while "The Happy Prince" and "The Nightingale and the Rose" are hauntingly melancholic in their magical evocations of selfless love. These small masterpieces convey the brilliance of Wilde''s vision, exploring complex moral issues through an elegant juxtaposition of wit and sentiment.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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The most comprehensive study available of key postmodern British fiction and its legacy in contemporary British writing. Informs readers about postmodern fiction's engagement with social and cultural issues such as race, sexuality, nationality, politics, and postcolonialism, and its influence on prominent 21st-century British writers.

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Begin an open, honest, and child-appropriate conversation about death.This is a kidsÂ’ book about death. It dives right into a topic that most of us prefer to avoid thinking or talking about, and aims to facilitate a safe and honest conversation about bereavement with young ones.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what death is and how to process it when it occurs in their lives. The practical aspects are sensitively explained, and the book thoughtfully navigates the nuances of emotion and sense of community that surround something we all experience.A Kids Book About Death features: A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering, and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A first step to talking about fear with children – what it is, how it helps, and how to not let fear stand in your way!This is a little book about fear. Everyone feels fear sometimes, and being afraid can be scary – but it can also be really good, because fear can help keep you safe.This book was made to introduce little ones aged 0-4 to the many facets of fear. It shines a light on the fear that keeps us from the things we love, honours the good things fear can teach us, and calls every kid to not let fear stand in the way!A Little Book About Fear features: A large, bold and colourful board book that engages growing minds and teaches them about important, fundamental topics.A friendly, approachable, empowering and toddler-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Little books that explore big ideas!The A Little Book About titles are best used when read together, starting kids on important concepts early. This series introduces vital and empowering topics for toddlers and their grown-ups through beautiful and engaging pages. The series supports an incredible ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What is Covid, and why is everyone talking about it? Engagingly illustrated by Axel Scheffler, this approachable and timely book - now newly updated in print paperback for 2021 with the latest developments in vaccination and extra content about emotional wellbeing - helps answer these questions and many more. This new larger and expanded 32-page edition provides clear explanations about COVID-19 and its effects - both from a health perspective and the impact it has on a family's day-to-day life. With input from expert consultant Professor Graham Medley of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, as well as advice from teachers and child psychologists, this is a practical, informative and reassuring resource to help explain the changes we are currently all experiencing. £1 from the sale of every copy of this book will be donated to NHS Charities together (with the remainder of the proceeds to cover print and distribution costs)

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A picture book edition of the board book about grief, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of grief. This book aims to normalize the topic of death by discussing what it means and how it feels to experience loss. It centers around several questions that arise about grief and honest, simple ways to answer them.While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it''s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

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''Hilarious and heart-breaking at the same time, Nimko has blown apart all taboos, blown apart the echo chamber and included all women in the feminist conversation. Essential reading for everyone'' - Scarlett Curtis, author of Feminists Don''t Wear Pink14 countries, 42 women, each with a story no one has heard before. What do you do when you''re living on the streets and on your period? What does it feel like to have a poo after you''ve given birth? How do we learn to love our bodies again after they''ve been abused? And, how do you know if you''ve ever really orgasmed? We all have questions about our bodies but often women''s voices are silenced for being impolite or improper What We''re Told Not To Talk About (But We''re Going To Anyway) is an important, taboo-breaking book that gives voice to the experiences of women from all walks of life, whose stories might not ordinarily be heard. Alongside Nimko''s story of living with FGM, rebuilding her relationship with her own body and being a woman her own way, these are the true stories of real women who are sharing the experiences they''ve always been told should be secret and shameful.The book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A celebration of our female friendships, of our messy years, and of growing up together. Glittering with wit, heart, and humour, it’s a book to share with every woman you’ve ever been lucky enough to call a friend.“Nearly everything I know about love, I''ve learnt from my long-term friendships with women.”I know that love can be loud and jubilant. It can be dancing in the swampy mud and the pouring rain at a festival and shouting “YOU ARE AMAZING” over the band. It’s laughing until you wheeze. It’s walking along the street together on a Saturday night and feeling an entire city is yours.I also know that love is a pretty quiet thing. It’s lying on the sofa together drinking coffee, talking about where you’re going to go that morning to drink more coffee. It’s folding down pages of books you think they’d find interesting.I know that love happens under the splendour of fireworks and sunsets, but also happens when you’re lying on blow-up airbeds in a childhood bedroom, sitting in A&E or in the queue for a passport.*****WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:‘A book every girl in her 20s needs to read’‘I’ll never stop recommending this book’‘This is my comfort book! ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A board book bestseller – now in picture book!    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one''s body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No."    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it''s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.    These books offer a supportive approach that considers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'The book that everyone will be talking about this year: a staggering work of honesty, empathy and humanity, wholly unlike anything else you will have read' Terri White On the evening of Halloween in 2015, Morgan Hehir was walking with friends close to Nuneaton town centre when they were viciously attacked by a group of strangers. Morgan was stabbed, and died hours later in hospital. He was twenty years old and loved making music with his band, going to the football with his mates, having a laugh; a talented graffiti artist who dreamed of moving away and building a life for himself by the sea. From the moment he heard the news, Morgan's father Colin Hehir began to keep an extraordinary diary. It became a record not only of the immediate aftermath of his son's murder, but also a chronicle of his family's evolving grief, the trial of Morgan's killers, and his personal fight to unravel the lies, mistakes and cover-ups that led to a young man with a history of violence being free to take Morgan's life that night. Inspired by this diary, About a Son is a unique and deeply moving exploration of love and loss and a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A POWERFUL MEMOIR AND MANIFESTO CHALLENGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BLACK MAN IN BRITAIN “A blisteringly honest take on contemporary Britishness that manages to be both nuanced and shocking. Highly recommended.” Afua Hirsch, author of Brit(ish) You’re a black man. Aggressive. Athletic. Feared. Fetishised. Policed. Politicised. It’s limiting. It’s tiring. And it’s not true. What makes a man in the 21st century? For generations ‘being a man’ has meant behaving in a very particular way. It has meant being strong, sexually assertive and overtly heterosexual. Assumptions around masculinity have been the root cause of countless problems which, to this day, continue to affect the whole of society. When the question of masculinity intersects with race, these assumptions too often mutate into pernicious prejudice in ways that are particularly damaging for the men themselves. In this groundbreaking and revealing book, actor, activist and writer Obioma Ugoala – a man of mixed Nigerian and Irish heritage – examines the ways in which his life has been affected by people failing to address their own prejudices about what they conceive a Black man to be. As well as talking about these – often shocking – experiences he take a broader cultural ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Whether giant oaks and redwoods, or tiny daisies and strawberries, this book introduces important vocabulary for talking about plants, how they grow, what they need to grow, where they grow, and what they mean to us. This book is perfect for sharing, with different plants from all around the world to discover and discuss on every page.It is packed with educational goodness and is written by early years professional, Tara Pegley-Stanger, and illustrated by Debbie Powell. Filled with vocabulary, alongside beautiful artwork, it encourages children''s natural curiosity for learning.

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Birds come in all shapes and sizes, they swoop and they soar, they swim and they walk. Some are big and some are very small. This book is the ideal introduction to all the vocabulary children could want when talking about birds. It is made for sharing, packed with educational goodness, and encourages children''s natural curiosity of the world around them.Written by early years professional, Tara Pegley-Stanger, and illustrated by Debbie Powell, this book introduces new and familiar bird words, as well as some challenging ones, alongside beautiful artwork, that will leave you soaring over every page.

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We are all stuck in a money cage. Money isnÂ’t the most important thing, but it is a thing and you canÂ’t get away from it. Birth costs money and death costs money. So even if you hate talking about money, you need to know the basics, the same way you need to know how to cook yourself a simple meal. The problem with most money books is that they are not written by practitioners and avoid hard truths. What a weathered investor knows is that stocks are not always good for the long run. They know that being stingy helps accrue wealth. They know the big thing when you buy property has nothing to do with the property. They know the big thing is less what happens to the markets in a day than if the entire system holds together. And they know what to look for if itÂ’s time to pull out. ThatÂ’s what this book will teach you, a lifetime of money learnings distilled to a thin volume, like a basic cooking recipe you can follow.

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LP vinyl - More Songs About Buildings and Food je druhé studiové album americké rockové skupiny Talking Heads, vydané 14. července 1978. More Songs About Buildings and Food je druhé studiové album americké rockové skupiny Talking Heads, vydané 14. července 1978. Americká rocková skupina Talking Heads vznikla v New Yorku v roce 1975. Jedním ze zakladatelů byl i David Byrne. Skupina pomohla definovat základy nové vlny, využívala přitom punkové elementy, funk, art rock a další avantgardní žánry. Podle časopisu Rolling Stone patří mezi stovku nejdůležitějších hudebních těles historie. Mezi její nejznámější nahrávky patří singly Psycho Killer nebo Once In A Lifetime. Rok vydání : 1978 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2013 Seznam stop LP Thank You For Sending Me An Angel / With Our Love / The Good Thing / Warning Sign / The Girls Want To Be With The Girls / Found A Job / Artists Only / I'm Not In Love / Stay Hungry / Take Me To The River / The Big Country

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Talking to a Pie about Walking the Dog is psychotherapist and ADHD advocate Katy Fraser’s memoir-come-toolkit offering a deeply relatable perspective from a neurodivergent woman. Drawn from her experience living and now thriving with the diagnosis. Katy’s childhood provides a foundation for her shared knowledge. Structured in three parts, each section of Talking to a Pie about Walking the Dog offers a new way of thinking built upon her person-centred therapy work. Discover a unique blend of ADHD healing practices and advice to support embracing self-love and authenticity. 10% of book sales will directly support ADHD Aware, a Brighton-based national charity hosting confidential, resourceful peer support drop-in sessions in person and online for those impacted by ADHD and their families.

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Erica James, bestsellerová autorka oceňovaná Sunday Times, přináší silný příběh o rodině, která se musí vyrovnat s rozchodem, zradou a ztrátou domova – a o ženě, jež nachází novou sílu začít znovu. Louisa po čtyřiceti letech manželství čelí šokující pravdě: její muž odchází za ženou mladší než jejich dcera. Zdrcená a zrazená se musí vyrovnat nejen s rozpadem rodiny, ale i s bolestnou realitou, že domov, do kterého vložila tolik lásky, je na prodej. Zatímco Kip objevuje trhliny ve svém vysněném štěstí, Louisa poznává, že právě v okamžiku, kdy ztratíme všechno, můžeme objevit samu sebe. Ideální manžel je román o zlomeném srdci, ale také o odpuštění a o nové naději – o druhých šancích, které přicházejí, když se odvážíme žít dál. Nahlédnout do knihy Proč si tuto knihu přečíst Bestsellerová autorka Erica James poprvé v českém překladu. Silný, emotivní příběh o rodině, lásce a druhých šancích. Skvělý tip pro čtenářky Marian Keyes nebo Sarah Morgan. Pro koho je určena Pro čtenářky a čtenáře současné britské prózy. Pro milovníky emocionálních rodinných románů. Pro ty, kdo ocení silné ženské hrdinky a příběhy o nových začátcích. Doporučení nakladatele „ Ideální manžel je román, který se dotkne každého – silný příběh o bolesti, zradě, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Erica Jamesová Ideální manžel Provedení: Tištěná kniha

Erica James, bestsellerová autorka oceňovaná Sunday Times, přináší silný příběh o rodině, která se musí vyrovnat s rozchodem, zradou a ztrátou domova – a o ženě, jež nachází novou sílu začít znovu. Louisa po čtyřiceti letech manželství čelí šokující pravdě: její muž odchází za ženou mladší než jejich dcera. Zdrcená a zrazená se musí vyrovnat nejen s rozpadem rodiny, ale i s bolestnou realitou, že domov, do kterého vložila tolik lásky, je na prodej. Zatímco Kip objevuje trhliny ve svém vysněném štěstí, Louisa poznává, že právě v okamžiku, kdy ztratíme všechno, můžeme objevit samu sebe. Ideální manžel je román o zlomeném srdci, ale také o odpuštění a o nové naději – o druhých šancích, které přicházejí, když se odvážíme žít dál. Nahlédnout do knihy Proč si tuto knihu přečíst Bestsellerová autorka Erica James poprvé v českém překladu. Silný, emotivní příběh o rodině, lásce a druhých šancích. Skvělý tip pro čtenářky Marian Keyes nebo Sarah Morgan. Pro koho je určena Pro čtenářky a čtenáře současné britské prózy. Pro milovníky emocionálních rodinných románů. Pro ty, kdo ocení silné ženské hrdinky a příběhy o nových začátcích. Doporučení nakladatele „ Ideální manžel je román, který se dotkne každého – silný příběh o bolesti, zradě, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION NARRATIVE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018FOYLES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARBLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARWINNER OF THE JHALAK PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONLONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR A BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARDThe book that sparked a national conversation. Exploring everything from eradicated black history to the inextricable link between class and race, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand race relations in Britain today.

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Dorothy Parker, more than any of her contemporaries, captured the spirit of the Jazz Age in her poetry and prose, and The Collected Dorothy Parker includes an introduction by Brendan Gill in Penguin Modern Classics.Dorothy Parker was the most talked-about woman of her day, notorious as the hard-drinking bad girl with a talent for stinging repartee and endlessly quotable one-liners. The decadent 1920s and 1930s in New York were a time of great experiment and daring for women. For the rich, life seemed a continual party, but the excesses took their emotional toll. In the bitingly witty poems and stories collected here, along with her articles and reviews, she brilliantly captures the spirit of the decadent Jazz Age in New York, exposing both the dazzle and the darkness. But beneath the sharp perceptions and acidic humour, much of her work poignantly expresses the deep vulnerability of a troubled, self-destructive woman who, in the words of philosopher Irwin Edman, was ''a Sappho who could combine a heartbreak with a wisecrack''.Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) was born in West End, New Jersey, and grew up in New York. In 1916 she sold some of her poetry to the editor of Vogue, and was subsequently ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The prize-winning biography of Wordsworth''s beloved sister, champion, muse who was at the heart of the Romantic movement in Britain - reissued to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Dorothy''s birth.''Genius ... Its own kind of heaven.'' New York Times ''A most beautiful, deep, and humble study of incredibly complex people.'' Oliver Sacks Dorothy Wordsworth is an enigma. William''s beloved sister was his muse, champion, and most valued reader. She is mythologised as a self-effacing spinster and saintly amanuensis, yet Thomas De Quincey described her as ''all fire and ardour''. Dorothy sacrificed a traditional life to share in her brother''s world of words. In her Grasmere Journals, she vividly recorded their intimate life together in the Lake District, marked by a startling freedom from social convention. The tale that unfolds in her brief, electric entries reveals an intense bond between siblings, culminating in Dorothy''s collapse on William''s wedding day - after which the woman who once strode the hills in all weathers retreated inside the house for the last three decades of her life.In her magisterial biography, Frances Wilson uses the compressed emotion of Dorothy''s journals to evoke the rich interior world of a woman determined to live on her own ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LP vinyl - Třetí studiové album z roku 1985 Modern Talking je německá hudební skupina skládající se ze dvou členů : Dieter Günther Bohlen a Thomas Anders : Druhé studiové album z roku 1985.vydané v reedici 2021 Seznam stop Cheri Cheri Lady / With A Little Love / Wild Wild Water / You're The Lady Of My Heart / Just Like An Angel / Heaven Will Know / Love Don't Live Here Anymore / Why Did You Do It Just Tonight / Don't Give Up / Let's Talk About Love

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LP vinyl - LP reedice druhého alba skupiny, které původně vyšlo v roce 1978. K dispozici na červeném vinylu! Americká rocková skupina Talking Heads vznikla v New Yorku v roce 1975. Jedním ze zakladatelů byl i David Byrne. LP reedice druhého alba skupiny, které původně vyšlo v roce 1978. K dispozici na červeném vinylu! Americká rocková skupina Talking Heads vznikla v New Yorku v roce 1975. Jedním ze zakladatelů byl i David Byrne. Skupina pomohla definovat základy nové vlny, využívala přitom punkové elementy, funk, art rock a další avantgardní žánry. Podle časopisu Rolling Stone patří mezi stovku nejdůležitějších hudebních těles historie. Mezi její nejznámější nahrávky patří singly Psycho Killer nebo Once In A Lifetime. Rok vydání : 1978 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2020 Seznam stop LP Thank You for Sending Me an Angel / With Our Love / The Good Thing / Warning Sign / The Girl Wants to Be with the Girls / Found a Job / Artists Only / I'm Not in Love / Stay...

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The greatest journey is the one you least expect…''Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles'' Evie Woods‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting'' Eve Chase______________________________________________Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home…When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home.But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child.On the unforgiving plains, Emily''s courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage.Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart?From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery.Readers LOVE Before Dorothy''A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as Dorothy herself'' Kristin Harmel''[An] enchanting and powerful tale of grief, love and self-discovery'' Heat''Captivating, luminous, spell-binding'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before Dorothy - Hazel Gaynor

Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations have charmed generations of children and adults alike for nearly 75 yearsMy naughty little sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cutoff the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be?Dorothy Edwards’ classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:‘Edwards was one of the best children’s writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny’ – the Sunday Express.‘Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight’ – The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on her younger sister, Phyllis, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises. Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy!''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NOW IN PAPERBACK - THE FUNNY, WISE AND BRILLIANT NOVEL FROM THE STAR OF QIPAPERBACK PUBLICATION BACKED BY A MAJOR PERFORMANCE TOUR''Warm, witty and wise . . . the perfect balm for these turbulent times'' GRAHAM NORTONAfter much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she''s not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig''s heart.Readers can''t get enough of Friends of Dorothy:''Superb. Buy this book . . . Enjoyed it so much that I feel like starting at the beginning again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Now a USA Today Bestseller! The greatest journey is the one you least expect… 'Swept me off my feet! A jewel of a novel – it simply sparkles' Evie Woods ‘A treat of a book, utterly transporting' Eve Chase ______________________________________________ Long before Dorothy visits Oz, her aunt, Emily Gale, sets off on her own unforgettable adventure much closer to home… When news reaches Kansas that her beloved sister has tragically died, Emily Gale must become a mother overnight. Her sister’s orphaned child, Dorothy, desperately needs a home. But Emily doubts her ability to fill her sister’s shoes; her life on the barren Kansas prairies is no place for a child. On the unforgiving plains, Emily's courage is endlessly tested. The prolonged drought and relentless dust storms threaten to destroy everything – including her home and her marriage. Can Emily overcome her grief and let Dorothy heal her heart? From the promise of Chicago in the 1920s to the harsh beauty of the Kansas prairie during the dust bowl of the 1930s, this is a story of family, duty and one woman’s journey of self-discovery. Readers LOVE Before Dorothy 'A story as glimmering as the Emerald City and as hopeful as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Before Dorothy - Hazel Gaynor