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Taunton: A Potted History - Lynne Cleaver

Taunton’s history goes back to Anglo-Saxon times, when it was an important burh and the site of a monastery. The manor was owned by the bishops of Winchester and in the thirteenth century the borough of Taunton became the county town of Somerset. The town and its castle were fought over in the Civil War, changing hands several times, and it was also in Taunton that the Duke of Monmouth crowned himself king in his rebellion in 1685. Judge Jeffreys held a session of the Bloody Assizes in Taunton Castle following the crushing of the rebellion. Taunton entered a period of prosperity in the Georgian era, boosted in the next century by the arrival of the canal system and the railways. Industry came into the town, mainly along the river. Housing increased, and so did the need for infrastructure and the Shire Hall, courts, churches, hospitals, schools and leisure facilities were built, including today’s Brewhouse Theatre and County Cricket Ground. Taunton was granted the status of a Garden Town in 2017 and plans are evolving to extend its housing and develop its spaces into a town fit for the twenty-first century.Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Taunton in 50 Buildings - Lynne Cleaver

Taunton is the county town of Somerset. It has its origins in the Saxon period and was a prime location in the Civil War and during the Monmouth Rebellion. Much development took place in the Georgian era when many of the ancient buildings were refaced in the new style, reflecting a time of prosperity. With the development of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, and the arrival of the railways, industry came into the town. As housing increased, so did the need for the infrastructure associated with a county town, and the Shire Hall, courts, hospitals, churches, schools and leisure buildings such as the Brewhouse Theatre and County Cricket Ground were developed. In 2017 Taunton was granted the status of a Garden Town by the government, with plans to develop new housing areas and spaces fit for a twenty-first-century town.Taunton in 50 Buildings explores the history of the county town of Somerset through a selection of its most interesting buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place over the years. This book will appeal to all those who live in Taunton or who have an interest in the area.

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King's Lynn: A Potted History - Paul Richards

From 1100 Lynn’s prominence as an English port town depended on an extensive hinterland embraced by the Great Ouse river system. This privileged geographical position was reinforced by its location on England’s east coast, facing Europe across the North Sea. The Wash haven experienced relative decline after 1750 due to the absence of an expanding industrial hinterland; however, Lynn’s international and coastal trades (grain, coal, timber and wine) remained considerable into the nineteenth century. The coming of the railways in the 1840s robbed the Norfolk town of its geographical advantages. It was rescued by the construction of two enclosed docks linked to the national railway network which sparked an industrial revolution led by engineering factories. The town’s population was growing by 1900, but Lynn’s late Victorian economic growth was not sustained into the 1920s and 1930s. The council sealed an overspill agreement with the Greater London Council in 1962, which heralded a second industrial revolution. Suburban industrial and housing estates were built, though parts of the historic town were also redeveloped. Yet Lynn retains an exceptional historic built environment which connects us with what was for centuries a premier English maritime community.Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cork: A Potted History - Kieran McCarthy

Place matters in Cork. From its marshy foundations at the lowest crossing point of the River Lee, the city spread across its steep suburban hillsides. Journeying from the south of the city to its north prospects reveals a rich range of historic spaces. The urban landscape is filled with stories about its past. Some sites one would pass and stop and contemplate whilst many others one would not give a second look. But a second and even a third look reveals some very historical nuggets about Cork’s development.Cork: A Potted History takes the viewer on a walking trail of fifty sites and takes a line from the city’s famous lake known just as The Lough across the former medieval core and ends in the historic north suburbs of Blackpool. Starting at The Lough – a Cork gem – which once hosted everything from duels to ice-skating and its own tree nursery, the trail then rambles to hidden moats, ancient hospital sites, lost meeting houses, legacies of medieval remnants, across ancient streetscapes to exploring forgotten industrial urban spaces. This book reveals the city’s lesser-known heritage and hidden urban features.

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History - Lynn Hunt

We justify our actions in the present through our understanding of the past. But we live in a time when politicians lie brazenly about historical facts and meddle with the content of history books, while media differ wildly in their reporting of the same event. Frequently, new discoveries force us to re-evaluate everything we thought we knew about the past. So how can any certainty about history be established, and why does it matter? Lynn Hunt shows why the search for truth about the past, as a continual process of discovery, is vital for our societies. History has an essential role to play in ensuring honest presentation of evidence. In this way, it can foster humility about our present-day concerns, a critical attitude toward chauvinism, and an openness to other peoples and cultures. History, Hunt argues, is our best defense against tyranny. Introducing Polity's Why It Matters series; in these short and lively books, world-leading thinkers make the case for the importance of their subjects and aim to inspire a new generation of students.

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Darlington: A Potted History - Colin Wilkinson

Darlington’s history is popularly seen as the story of Quakers and railways but there is much more to the town’s past than this. From its beginnings as a Saxon settlement, it became the southern stronghold of the land of the Prince Bishops, a market town, had its own Great Fire long before London, provided inns for travellers along the Great North Road, became an industrial centre and faced the twenty-first century with a diversified economy as the old heavy industries closed. Along the way, as the town grew rapidly in the nineteenth century, it was a group of Quaker Darlington businessmen who masterminded the beginnings of Britain’s railway system in the town.This book will look back over the centuries to uncover the fascinating history of the town. Stories of the town’s rebels, reformers, activists, benefactors, heroes and campaigners, England’s first black professional football player, as well as the lives of the ordinary folk, bring the history to life, together with illustrations to show where reminders of the town’s past can still be found.Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation that Darlington has undergone through the ages will be of great interest to residents, visitors and all those with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Whitby: A Potted History - Colin Wilkinson

Whitby has a fascinating history, changing roles over the centuries from a religious centre to one of the country’s most important ports and later a resort. The king of Northumbria founded the monastery on the headland in the seventh century and installed St Hilda as the first abbess. Although it was abandoned following attacks by Danish raiders who later settled in the area, the abbey was re-established by the Normans. Following Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries, the harbour and new industries were developed in Whitby, including alum mining, shipbuilding and transporting coal. Captain James Cook’s ships Endeavour and Resolution were originally Whitby colliers. Shipowners, merchants and shipbuilders settled in Whitby and built grand houses, alongside the more humble dwellings of those who worked in the port or local industries.The town was also known for its whaling fleet and the production of jet jewellery. From the eighteenth century the town began to be developed as a resort, with more visitors arriving in the nineteenth century when the railway was built, and today is a popular tourist destination. Through successive centuries the author looks at what has shaped Whitby’s history. Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation that Whitby ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Oxford: A Potted History - David Meara

Oxford’s history begins with the story of a king’s daughter, Frideswide, who founded a nunnery in the meadows where the River Thames and River Cherwell meet. A settlement grew up around her shrine, which was built on the site of the present cathedral and it was also a good place for cattle to cross, hence the name ‘Ox-Ford’. A Norman castle was built after the Conquest, and students were first attracted there in the reign of Henry I. The town and university continued to grow through the ravages of the Black Death, and in the Civil War became the home of Charles I’s royal court. The pioneering Radcliffe Observatory was built in the eighteenth century and over the next couple of centuries industrialisation came to Oxford with the canal and railway network, printing and publishing, car manufacturing and brewing among other industries, and suburbs were built to house the working population. Today, alongside its universities, its role as a technological and medical hub is demonstrated by its development of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, but it is also home to the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief, founded in 1942, which opened its first Oxfam shop in 1949. The shop is still ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Folkestone: A Potted History - Terry Begent

Although Folkestone was a small fishing village on the English Channel coast for much of its time, it has witnessed many significant events in Britain’s history. The Roman established trade routes from the settlement to the European continent, radiating throughout Britain. Successfully settled by the Saxons in later centuries, Christianity arrived through St Augustine and defences built against Viking invaders. It later became a limb of the Cinque Ports. William the Conqueror gave the manor to one of his supporters, and Folkestone’s strategic position made it a target of other attempted French invasions and defences were strengthened during the threat of invasion by the Spanish Armada and later Napoleon. The coming of the railways transformed the small town into a fashionable resort, but it remained on the front line in the First and Second World Wars. Although the importance of Folkestone’s harbour diminished after the building of the Channel Tunnel, the town is once again enjoying a resurgence in popularity.Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation that Folkestone has undergone through the ages will be of great interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to the town.

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Shadow High Color Shine panenka Lavender Lynne (fialová)

Panenka Lavender Lynne ze série Shadow High Color Shine má výšku 28 cm a je vyrobena z plastu. Součástí balení jsou dva outfity, módní doplňky, hřeben a doplňky jako notebook či telefon. Panenka je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

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The Postal Paths - Alan Cleaver

''A fascinating exploration of routes trod by generations of rural postmen and women - lovingly told and lively.''-JACK CORNISH, author of The Lost Paths''A delightful exploration of one of our most important cultural figures in the community, the postman. Postal Paths journeys around the UK, unearthing forgotten stories... You will never look at a postman in the same way again.'' -REBECCA SMITH, author of Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside''Charming... Cleaver brings to the life the lives of those who served their communities.''-KIRAN SIDHU, author of I Can Hear The Cuckoo***Seeing the hills, the crofts, villages and ruins only tells half the story. The people who worked, walked, lived and died here are the other half.Postal paths span the length and breadth of Britain - from the furthermost corners of the Outer Hebrides to the isolated communities clinging to the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall. For over 200 years, postmen and women have delivered post to homes across Britain on foot, no matter how remote.A chance remark by a farmer about a Postman''s Path led Alan Cleaver on a quest to discover more about this network of lanes, short-cuts and footpaths in the British landscape. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Last Days in Cleaver Square - Patrick McGrath

___________________________________________'An atmospheric novel, with a magnificently unreliable narrator . . . McGrath is a connoisseur of this literary tradition.' Financial Times'The pleasure in a Patrick McGrath novel is the travelling, not the arrival, and this is a rare novel that has pleasure on every page.' The Times'Unfailingly deft in his handling of trauma and deceit.' Guardian___________________________________________'Let there be no more of this clucking and wheedling. Oh Pa, are you sure? Or: Oh Francis, is this really a good idea? Let me be clear. I am always sure, and it is always a good idea.'An old man is sleeping fitfully. It's too hot. The air is thick with Spanish Jasmine floating in from his overgrown garden. And he's not sure whether he'll be woken by General Franco sitting on the end of his bed. It's 1975 and Francis McNulty is nearing the end of his life but feeling far from peaceful. A veteran of the Spanish Civil War, he is tormented by grief and guilt about a brief, terrible act of betrayal from that time; and he's started seeing his old nemesis on the street, in the garden and now in his bedroom. Neither he nor his daughter Gillian, who lives ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Botník Taunton 80 × 30 × 45,5 cm Industrial světlé dřevo, dub Sonoma (404282)

Botník - rozměry 45,5 × 80 × 30 cm (V׊×H), materiálem botníku je mdf, v dekoru dub Nepostradatelným pomocníkem při příchodu domů je prostor pro odkládání bot. K tomu slouží botník tectake, který vám pomůže s nepořádkem v předsíni. Dominuje mu dřevěná barva. Jeho materiálem je MDF. Rozměry botníku činí 45,5 × 80 × 30 cm. Hlavní vlastnosti produktu Botník Taunton 80 × 30 × 45,5 cm Industrial světlé dřevo, dub Sonoma Jedná se o policový botník tectake Dekor dřeva: dub Dominuje mu dřevěná barva Materiálem botníku tectake je mdf Rozměry botníku odpovídají 45,5 × 80 × 30 cm

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Botník Taunton 80 × 30 × 45,5 cm Industrial tmavé dřevo (404281)

Botník - rozměry 45,5 × 80 × 30 cm (V׊×H), materiálem botníku je mdf Každý byt i dům by měl mít prostor pro odložení bot. Nenechte si ujít botník tectake, který ukončí neustálý nepořádek v předsíni. Vévodí mu dřevěná barva. Materiálem nabízené varianty je MDF. Rozměry botníku dělají 45,5 × 80 × 30 cm. Hlavní přednosti produktu Botník Taunton 80 × 30 × 45,5 cm Industrial tmavé dřevo Jde o policový botník tectake Botník doplňuje dřevěná barva Materiálem botníku tectake je mdf Rozměry botníku odpovídají 45,5 × 80 × 30 cm

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A Work In Progress - Sue Cleaver

''I''m not past my prime. And neither are you!''Engaging and wise, A Work in Progress will resonate with every middle-aged woman who feels newly invisible, silenced, underestimated or diminished. From knowing our worth, looking ahead with excitement and possibility, and realising that we still have so much to give and enjoy, this is a book that will change lives.Sue Cleaver shares her experiences and life stories, reflects on how they made her feel and what she learned, and offers advice and tips for others who find themselves in similar situations. Are you a chronic overthinker, do you have anxiety, or suffer from self-doubt? Sue has been there, done that, and is still learning from it. Training as a therapist was only the start of her journey of self-discovery and at sixty she feels more empowered to live life to the full than ever before.''I''ve spent a lifetime feeling that I''m not enough or I don''t belong. It''s only now that I''m beginning to find my voice. I''m also aware that there is plenty for me to learn. I''m still a work in progress, but for the first time in my life, I have reached a point where I''m no longer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Clean Sweep - Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

A vivid history, packed with first-hand accounts, of the US Eighth Air Force''s VIII Fighter Command from its foundation in 1942 through to its victory in the skies over Nazi Germany.On August 7, 1942, two major events occurred on opposite sides of the planet. In the South Pacific, the United States went on the offensive with the First Marine Division landing on Guadalcanal. In England, 12 B-17 bombers of Eighth Air Force bombed the Rouen–Sotteville railroad marshalling yards in France. While the mission was small, the aerial struggle that began that day would ultimately cost the United States more men killed and wounded by the end of the war in Europe than the Marines would lose in the Pacific War.Clean Sweep is the story of the creation, development and operation of the Eighth Air Force Fighter Command and the battle to establish daylight air superiority over the Luftwaffe so that the invasion of Europe could be successful.Thomas McKelvey Cleaver has had a lifelong interest in the history of the fighter force that defeated the Luftwaffe over Germany. He has collected many first-hand accounts from participants over the past 50 years, getting to know pilots such as the legendary “Hub” Zemke, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mediterranean Sweep - Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

Filled with personal accounts of the action, this book details the USAAF’s tactical and strategic campaigns in the skies over Italy in World War II.With the defeat of the Germans and Italians on Sicily in mid-July 1943, the focus of the war in the air shifted toward the battle for the Italian mainland itself. This campaign took place in the context of the coming invasion of northwest Europe, with many of the best units from the North African and Sicilian campaigns withdrawn to prepare for the new front, while those units that remained had a lower priority for replacements of men and material. Despite these difficulties, the air war in the Italian campaign is a study in the successful application of tactical air power. Mediterranean Sweep describes how USAAF forces, alongside Free French, Italian Co-Belligerent, British and Commonwealth units, and even a squadron of the Brazilian Air Force, took the war to the Axis in both the fighter-bomber war and Operation Bingo, the successful bombing campaign to withhold supplies from the German forces fighting on the Gothic Line. Building on the story of the USAAF in North Africa and over Sicily told in his previous work Turning The Tide, renowned ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Turning The Tide - Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

Packed with personal accounts of the action, this is a vivid narrative history of the often-overlooked USAAF campaign in North Africa and Sicily in World War II.In 1942, the Western Allies needed to take the offensive against the Axis powers to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union. With planning for a cross-Channel invasion beset by logistical and operational difficulties, in May President Roosevelt ordered his military leaders to prepare to support the British in the Mediterranean. This led to the first USAAF units arriving in the Middle East in July, firstly as reinforcements for the British and later as part of the Operation Torch landings in French Morocco and Algeria in November. This is the story of how, in only 11 months, the USAAF grew from these small beginnings in North Africa to become the senior partner in the region, providing aircraft and crews the other Allies were unable to match. In those 11 months, the Axis forces that had controlled almost the entire southern shore of the Mediterranean had been swept from the African continent and the island of Sicily – thanks in no small part to the efforts of the USAAF. Using first-hand accounts from pilots and other ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Potted Portraits - Christopher Rose

Didn’t Cleopatra look like Elizabeth Taylor? Didn’t Shakespeare look like Shakespeare? Doesn’t Mazzini deserve to have a biscuit named after him? Did Napoleon pass his French exam? Did Nelson really see no ships? Van Gogh…or Van Gogh? And can you spot Hitch’s cameo appearance this time?Potted Portraits is an enjoyable saunter through a portrait gallery of varied personalities from History; revered or reviled, loved or loathed, each led a remarkable life that continues to be of interest today.In a series of light verse biographies which delight in testing the limits of tolerance with their rhymes, puns and general linguistic convolutions, discover a few new things about some familiar characters; or reacquaint yourself with some familiar stories in a new way. Included are some perhaps rather less well-known figures, though no less deserving of attention and rewarding to read about.If you want a little light didacticism, with the reasonable chance of a smile – even a laugh – this is the book for you!

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Things I Should Have Said - Jamie Lynn Spears

In this intimate national bestselling memoir, actress and musician Jamie Lynn Spears opens up for the first time, telling her unfiltered story on her own terms. You’ve read the headlines, but you don’t know Jamie Lynn Spears. The world first met Jamie Lynn as a child star, when it was her job to perform, both on set and for the press. She spent years escaping into different characters—on All That, Zoey 101, and even in the role as Britney’s kid sister. But as she grew up, faced a teen pregnancy, raised her daughter on her own, pursued a career, and learned to stand on her own two feet, the real Jamie Lynn started to take center stage - a raw, blemished, and imperfect woman, standing in her own power. Despite growing up in one of America's most tabloid-famous families, Jamie Lynn has never told her story in her own words. In Things I Should Have Said, she talks frankly about the highs and lows, sharing what it was like traveling the world as a kid, how she moved into acting and performing herself, what life as a child star took from her, and the life-changing reality of becoming a teen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Finding Your Super Horse - Lynn Palm

Lessons on how to tap the true potential in every horse from one of the world''s leading female trainers. For six decades, Lynn Palm has been a mainstay of the horse training, showing, and clinicing industry. Her successes in diversity in training and the development of willingness and ability across disciplines are unparalleled. She has four Superhorse Titles - a prize awarded to a horse that demonstrates a broad skillset and proficiency in multiple sports. In these pages, Lynn shares the eight keys to her success in training and competing, and how you, too - whether you''re eventing or ranch riding - can shape a horse with a good attitude, correct movement, healthy biomechanics, and top-notch conditioning. A ''Superhorse'' will take you farther for longer, and you''ll enjoy every minute of it. Readers will learn how: Not all knowledge is good knowledge, and which knowledge is best. Groundwork in the form of in-hand, longeing, liberty work, long-lining, and trick training is integral to attaining training goals To incorporate longevity training with progressive lessons that have the ''long game'' in mind The rider''s ability directly impacts the horse''s A competitive edge serves both the recreational rider and the one who shows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Taft Museum of Art: Highlights from the Collection - Lynne D Ambrosini

This new volume presents highlights of the Taft Museum of Art's exceptional collection, which spans over 750 years of creative endevour. Donated to the city of Cincinnati in 1927, Charles and Anna Taft's collection features beautiful porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties, paintings by masters including Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Goya, Ingres, Corot, Whistler, and Sargent, and decorative objects including crystal, gold, silver, and enamel-work. The 80 works that feature in this volume, chosen from the 740-piece collection, are presented in four sections, coinciding with the museum's major areas of specialization: European painting, European decorative arts, American art, and Chinese art. Each piece is accompanied by an entry detailing its history and that of its artist or maker written by Taft curatorial staff. Lynne D. Ambrosini's essay explores the collecting practice of Charles and Anna Taft. Deborah Emont Scott's foreword provides a history of the Taft bequest and its lasting significance to the city of Cincinnati and its present day inhabitants. AUTHOR: Lynne D. Ambrosini is deputy director and the Sallie Robinson Wadsworth Chief Curator, Taft Museum of Art. Lynne Ambrosini has overseen the collection and exhibitions at the Taft since 2004, having earlier worked at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Beginner's Guide to Knitting - Lynne Rowe

Unlock the Art of Knitting: Expert Guidance, Easy Projects, and Essential Tips to Begin Your Knitting Journey with Confidence!Renowned knitting expert Lynne Rowe will be your trusted mentor, walking you through every step of the way. With Lynne''s expert guidance, you''ll effortlessly learn how to hold your needles, select the perfect yarn, decipher knitting patterns, execute various stitches, employ seamless sewing techniques, and conquer your very first knitting projects.Lynne’s friendly approach, easy-to-follow advice and clear tutorials will ease you into the welcoming world of knitting. By taking small steps and familiarizing yourself with the knitting terminology and techniques, you''ll swiftly grasp the basics and become a confident knitter in no time at all.There are 8 bright and contemporary projects, each clearly set out with easy-to-follow patterns. Choose from:Tranquility spa setCozy scarfHygge headbandsColor block cushionBaby blanketBuntingRibbed beanie hatFingerless mittensWhat makes this book truly exceptional is that each project progressively builds upon your knitting skills, so you’ll soon be creating your own knitted wearable accessories and home décor items with all things bright and woolly!Whether you aspire to knit heartfelt gifts for loved ones, express your creativity through handmade fashion, or simply find solace in the rhythmic motions of knitting, this book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tales of the Celestial Kingdom - Sue Lynn Tan

Return to Sue Lynn Tan’s highly acclaimed, bestselling Celestial Kingdom fantasy romance duology with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior.Each chapter is illuminated with black and white illustrations by acclaimed artist, Kelly Chong, and the cover features foil accents that make this a truly special collection. Journey once more to the Immortal Realm, a world of gods, magic, and legendary creatures—and embark upon new adventures of valor, danger, and love.Tales from the Celestial Kingdom collects nine spellbinding stories—two previously published, seven original, including the epilogue to the duology—set in the enchanting world of Sue Lynn Tan’s stunning debut. Filled with magic and mythology, friendship and love, these stories intertwine through the past, present, and future of the two novels, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including Chang’e, Shuxiao, Liwei, and Wenzhi.With beautiful illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, these wondrous tales make the perfect complement to Sue Lynn Tan’s breathtaking series.

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Lynn Loretta: Still Woman Enough - CD (0194398277820)

Hudební CD - Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Seznam stop Still Woman Enough (ft. Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood) / Keep on the Sunny Side / Honky Tonk Girl / I Don't Feel at Home Any More / Old Kentucky Home / Coal Miner's Daughter Recitation / One's on the Way (ft. Margo Price) / I Wanna Be Free / Where No One Stands Alone / I'll Be All Smiles Tonight / I Saw the Light / My Love / You Ain't Woman Enough (ft. Tanya Tucker)

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Lynn Loretta: Still Woman Enough - LP (0194398277714)

LP vinyl - Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Loretta Lynn s radovým albem Still Woman Enough z roku 2021. Seznam stop Still Woman Enough (ft. Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood) / Keep on the Sunny Side / Honky Tonk Girl / I Don't Feel at Home Any More / Old Kentucky Home / Coal Miner's Daughter Recitation / One's on the Way (ft. Margo Price) / I Wanna Be Free / Where No One Stands Alone / I'll Be All Smiles Tonight / I Saw the Light / My Love / You Ain't Woman Enough (ft. Tanya Tucker)

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Tiene raz pominú - Lynn Austinová

Invázia nacistov do neutrálneho Holandska dramaticky zmení životy troch žien. Každá z nich musí prekľučkovať zložitou spleťou rozhodnutí a ich následkov. Lena si spokojne nažíva na vidieckej farme so svojou rodinou. Odjakživa sa riadila kompasom viery; zachová sa však správne aj zoči-voči nečakane zložitým dilemám, ktorých riešenie môže rozhodnúť o živote alebo smrti? Lenina dcéra Ans, ktorá sa nedávno presťahovala do rušného Leidenu, má hlavu plnú ideálov o novej práci a romantických predstáv o istom mladom policajtovi. Po zapojení sa do odboja však naráža na nepríjemnú realitu, že boj proti nepriateľovi môže byť nebezpečný. Miriam je mladá huslistka židovského pôvodu, ktorá v Holandsku hľadá útočište. V novej krajine nachádza životnú lásku, ale udalosti, ku ktorým v Leidene dôjde, preskúšajú ju i jej rodinu spôsobom, o akom sa jej nesnívalo. Životné cesty týchto troch žien sa v dôsledku nacistickej invázie nečakane a neraz aj dojímavo pretnú. Román je povznášajúcim svedectvom o prekvapivej odolnosti ľudského ducha a sile viery a lásky, ktoré nás dokážu previesť aj tými najťažšími skúškami. „Málokto dokáže tak výborne opísať hĺbku ľudských vzťahov ako Lynn Austinová.“— Susan Meissnerová, autorka románu The Last Year of the War „Túto knihu si nesmie nechať ujsť žiadny milovník románov z obdobia druhej ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Eats, Shoots and Leaves - Lynne Trussová

Anxious about the apostrophe? Confused by the comma? Stumped by the semicolon? Join Lynne Truss on a hilarious tour through the rules of punctuation that is sure to sort the dashes from the hyphens.We all had the basic rules of punctuation drilled into us at school, but punctuation pedants have good reason to suspect they never sank in. ‘Its Summer!’ screams a sign that sets our teeth on edge. ‘Pansy’s ready’, we learn to our considerable interest (‘Is she?’) as we browse among the bedding plants.It is not only the rules of punctuation that have come under attack but also a sense of why they matter. In this runaway bestseller, Lynne Truss takes the fight to emoticons and greengrocers’ apostrophes with a war cry of ‘Sticklers unite!’

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Tiki with a Twist - Lynn Calvo, James Fraioli

Tiki drinks immediately conjure beach front paradise, tropical fruit, and gloriously lost afternoons. This book by tropical drink master and owner of Lynn’s Hula Hut, Lynn Calvo, gives readers refreshed recipes for nostalgic classics, such as the Mai Tai and the Zombie; original creations such as April Showers and Bayou Berry Tea; and tiki twists on familiar drinks, like the Island Old Fashioned and Guava Mint Caipirinha. Vibrantly illustrated with images of finished drinks, along with expert information on mugs and glassware, infusions, and garnishes, this book is a celebration of the art and technique of this iconic category of drinks—with a twist.

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The Disgraced Daughter - Lynne Francis

A gripping and heart-warming new saga of love, betrayal and secrets from Lynne Francis, author of A Maid''s Ruin, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie GoodwinKent, 1828. Lizzie Carey of Castle Bay is trapped in a life she never chose - endless days of cooking, cleaning, and caring for her five younger siblings after her elder sister Nell''s marriage. She longs to escape, but it seems like an impossible dream.That is, until she meets the enigmatic Mrs. Simmonds, who promises Lizzie a future far beyond the confines of her small town. The allure of a new life in Canterbury draws Lizzie into a world she never imagined, but it soon becomes clear that nothing is as it seems . . . Torn between family loyalty and the tantalising unknown, Lizzie is drawn into a situation she would never have thought possible. How far will she go for freedom?Praise for Lynne Francis''Impressively researched . . . I loved this five-star book'' Kay Brellend''An engaging, thoroughly researched tale of youthful naivety and courage in the face of adversity, full of rich detail and imagination. Highly recommended!'' RoNA award-winning, bestselling novelist Tania Crosse''A compelling and captivating historical saga rich in atmosphere, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Grandest Game - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová

Get ready for a new series that brings readers deeper into the lush, romantic, and puzzle-filled world of the #1 bestselling Inheritance Games series (over 6 million copies sold!), set a year after we last saw Avery and the Hawthornes.Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime. Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limitsphysically, mentally, and emotionallyit soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a new series in the world of The Inheritance Games, where fan-favorite ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Light Between Us - Laura Lynne Jacksonová

''She can pick up personal facts impossible to fathom by deduction or guesswork.'' JEANETTE WINTERSON''A marvellous book.'' DR EBEN ALEXANDER__________________________________''We all have psychic experiences in our lives that connect us to one another and to those we love on the Other Side. Not just once in a while, but all the time.''Laura Lynne Jackson has been receiving communications from the afterlife since she was a child. In The Light Between Us she takes us through her struggle to come to peace with her gift and use it to help others.Through her moving and uplifting stories of the people she has helped, Laura Lynne shares her knowledge of how to understand these messages of love, and how we can use those lessons to help us live more peacefully in the present.What The Light Between Us has meant to readers:''A genuine and honest testimonial''''This book has made me laugh, made me cry and make me think''''I love this book. It really helps you realise that the ones we love are never far from us.''''The stories are heartfelt and had me in tears towards the end''''Very uplifting''''It has given me so much comfort and understanding''

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The Intention Experiment - Lynne McTaggart

Ever wondered if your intentions, prayers or wishes have a real, calculable effect on the world? Here, from Lynne McTaggart, groundbreaking author of ‘The Field’, comes riveting accounts of scientific investigations and real case histories with evidence that we are all connected and our intentions can be harnessed as a collective force for good.For the last 40 years renegade scientists, experimenting with the limits of quantum physics, have made seemingly impossible discoveries. 1966: a lie-detector expert accidentally discovers that plants can read thoughts. 1982: meditating Buddhist monks in the Himalayas turn their bodies into a human furnace. 1994: a psychologist''s experiments reveal a stream of light flowing from healers during healing.These events form part of an extraordinary scientific story and revolutionary discovery – that thought is a thing that affects other things.In The Intention Experiment, Lynne McTaggart, author of the international bestseller The Field, joins forces with a team of international, renowned scientists to test the effects of focused group intention on scientifically quantifiable targets – animal, plant and human.The Intention Experiment is a truly revolutionary book that invites you, the reader, to take part in the greatest intention experiment in history. The results of McTaggart''s ''global laboratory'' started with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hope with Eating Disorders Second Edition - Lynn Crilly

The second edition of Lynn Crilly's unconventional but acclaimed guide to helping people with eating disorders through understanding the individual and choosing from the toolbox of mainstream and alternative treatments what is right for them. Lynn brings hope to sufferers and carers alike based on her experience as a counsellor and as a mother

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Lynn Painter: The Rom-Com Collection - Lynn Painter

Fall in love with Lynn Painter, the global no. 1 bestselling author, with the ultimate rom-com collection: a four book set of her smash-hit love stories, Better Than the Movies, Betting on You, The Do-Over, Nothing Like the Movies. Better than the Movies: Discover the romance everyone's been talking about, with millions of copies sold worldwide. Wes has been irritating Liz since they were kids. But as senior year begins and the two are thrown into a scheme to win the guy of Liz's dreams, maybe the boy-next-door is the movie romance she always dreamed of?  Nothing Like the Movies: For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to college together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended.  Will his plan to win to scheme like a rom-com hero and break out the big gestures be his second chance at happily ever after? Betting on You: The first time Bailey meets Charlie, he is the worst.  A few years later, she's working with her nemesis for the summer, but he's drawn her into a ridiculous bet. Will their fake-dating romance have you betting on love? ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Same Backward as Forward - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes delivers a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers, tragic love story like no other! Read her side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through his eyes in this lushly designed deluxe novel that you can read backward or forward. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she’s managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fairytale Blankets to Crochet - Lynne Rowe

Do you know a child with a favourite storytime character? Crochet them a hooded blanket, then settle down to complete the entourage!Bedtime bookworms will love snuggling up and listening to their favourite story in a cosy hooded blanket. Bring storytime to life as they act out the characters - will they be a goodie or a baddie, Little Red Riding Hood or the wolf?Lynne Rowe''s latest new book has ten fun, fairytale projects to crochet, including a deer, a dragon, a lion and a unicorn. Each blanket can be made in two sizes: for toddlers (age 2 to 4) and for young children (age 5 to 7).Along with crochet techniques, there are suggestions for varying the yarn colour to create a different character (changing a polar bear into a brown bear, for example) and you can choose between a rounded or a pointed hood. Lynne has also designed a strip of matching bunting to accompany each project.Every blanket tells a story, with pockets on the sides for snuggly paws and different tails. Perfect for unwinding for a bedtime story and animating the oral tradition of storytelling - little listeners, as well as their parents, will find themselves enchanted.

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Peat - Lynn Jenner

Peat starts out as Lynn Jenners study of the Kāpiti Expressway, built between 2013 and 2017 and passing, at its nearest point, about a kilometre from her own house. She decides to create a kind of archive of the construction of this so-called Road of National Significance. How did it come to be built? What is its character? Who will win and who will lose from its construction? What will be its impact on the local environment? Jenner begins a quest to find a fellow writer with different sensibilities to help her think about the natural world the road traverses. New Zealand-born poet, editor, art collector and philanthropist Charles Brasch is her choice. Researching Brasch will be her refuge from the constant pile-driving and the sprawling concrete, and perhaps the poet will offer some ways of thinking that will help her understand contemporary events. She reads and reflects on Braschs memoir, some of his poems, his journals and his letters to the local paper. She thinks about Brasch in the context of his family and New Zealand in the 1940s60s, and she reads local papers. She reads the official handouts about the road and listens to people in her local ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Memory Code - Dr Lynne Kelly

In ancient, pre-literate cultures across the globe, tribal elders had encyclopedic memories. They could name all the animals and plants across a landscape, identify the stars in the sky and recite the history of their people. Yet today, most of us struggle to memorize more than a short poem.Using traditional Aboriginal Australian song lines as a starting point, Lynne Kelly has since identified the powerful memory technique used by our ancestors and indigenous people around the world. In turn, she has then discovered that this ancient memory technique is the secret purpose behind the great prehistoric monuments like Stonehenge, which have puzzled archaeologists for so long.The stone circles across Britain and northern Europe, the elaborate stone houses of New Mexico, huge animal shapes in Peru, the statues of Easter Island - these all serve as the most effective memory system ever invented by humans. They allowed people in non-literate cultures to memorize the vast amounts of information they needed to survive. But how? For the first time, Lynne Kelly reveals the purpose of these monuments and their uses as ''memory places'', and shows how we can use this ancient technique to train our minds.

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The Anxiety Audit - Lynn Lyons

Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, whose advice appears regularly in Psychology Today and the New York Times, offers an eye-opening look at the 7 sneaky ways that anxiety and worry weave their way into our families, our friendships, and our jobs, and provides actionable steps to reverse the cycle and reclaim our emotional well-being. Ask people to describe anxiety and they’ll start with the familiar physical symptoms: racing heart, sweaty palms, difficulty breathing. Anxiety, they might add, is “freaking out,” a panic attack, or a frightening loss of control. But anxiety isn’t always what we think it is, especially now. Anxiety has become the new normal, constant and simmering, disguising itself in patterns and responses we don’t even recognize as anxiety. These patterns include:· Ruminating and worrying (and mistaking it for problem solving) · Going global, or seeing the world through an overwhelming, all-or-nothing lens· Isolating and disconnecting, all too common in our "new normal"· Creating chaos and “busy-ness”, for example, over-scheduling and multitasking· Embracing your irritability · Confusing self-medication with self-careThe Anxiety Audit is a guide for us all: with no overly scientific or diagnostic language--just real talk and time-tested tactics from a respected therapist--it is a relatable and practical ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Between Frost and Fury - Chani Lynn Feener

Delaney might have done her job a little TOO well...and now her life has once again been turned upside down by aliens, this time by a deadly (and devastatingly handsome) alien prince in this explosive second installment of Chani Lynn Feener''s The Xenith Trilogy. Delaney has been kidnapped by aliens. Again. After only a month back on Earth with her hot new alien boyfriend Ruckus, the deadly and devastatingly handsome prince Trystan has dragged her right back to his planet. While some girls may dream of winning a prince’s heart, Delaney just wishes this one would leave her alone. Instead, she finds herself at the center of both a tense political battle between two alien kingdoms and Trystan’s romantic attentions, both of which are absolutely ruining the life she’s built on Earth. Not to mention the fact that she’s about to be crowned queen of a planet she’s barely even visited. Just another day in the life of an ordinary human girl. Readers won’t want to miss Between Frost and Fury, the compelling, fast-paced sequel to Chani Lynn Feener’s Amid Stars and Darkness.Praise for Amid Stars and Darkness:"Give to fans of Melissa Landers’s Alienated and Ally Condie’s Matched." —School Library ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Man That Got Away - Lynne Trussová

A Times Crime Novel of the Year, the perfect murder mystery read for fans of Richard Osman and Elly GriffithsIn the second instalment of Lynne Truss''s joyfully quirky crime series, our trio of detectives must investigate the murder of a hapless romantic; an aristocratic con man on the prowl; and a dodgy Brighton nightspot...It is summer in Brighton and the Brighton Belles are on hand to answer any holidaymaker’s queries, no matter how big or small. The quickest way to the station, how many pebbles are on the beach and what exactly has happened to that young man lying in the deckchair with blood dripping from him?Constable Twitten has a hunch that the fiendish murder may be connected to a notorious Brighton nightspot and the family that run it, but Inspector Steine is – as ever – distracted by other issues, not least having his own waxwork model made, while Sergeant Brunswick is just delighted to have spied an opportunity to finally be allowed to go undercover…Our incomparable team of detectives are back for another outing in the second instalment of Lynne Truss''s joyfully quirky crime series.

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Writing for Scholars - Lynn Nygaard

Academics are not just researchers, but writers too. Using her many years of practical experience gained as a teacher and editor, Lynn Nygaard guides you through the whole process of writing and presenting your research in order to help you make your voice heard within the academic community. Grounded in real world advice rather than abstract best practice, Nygaard demonstrates a number of approaches to writing in order to help you identify those most suited to your own project. This updated new edition includes: Revised and expanded sections in each chapter More focus on the social sciences A more international focus Updated discussions on publishing practices Annotated biographies for each chapter New illustrations and images Additional practical tips and exercises From defining your audience, to forming your argument and structuring your work, this book will enable you to communicate your research passionately and professionally. Lynn Nygaard is Special Adviser on Project Development and Publications at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO). This updated new edition includes: Revised and expanded sections in each chapter More focus on the social sciences A more international focus Updated discussions on publishing practices Annotated bibliographies for each chapter New illustrations and images Additional practical tips ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For Whom the Belle Tolls (Deluxe Limited Edition) - Jaysea Lynn

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! The deluxe limited edition of For Whom the Belle Tolls features full-color stenciled edges, endpapers featuring exclusive character art, a beautifully designed stamped book case, and a jacket with metallic effects and embossing! This breathtaking hardcover edition is available only on the first printing, and is a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada.AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From Hell's Belles BookTok sensation Jaysea Lynn comes a hotter-than hell-romantasy about a young woman who finds a different side of the Afterlife, for fans of Sarah A. Parker and Callie Hart. They told her to go to Hell. She went, but on her own terms. Lily isn't exactly thrilled with her arrival in the Afterlife, but what awaits her there is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined: Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between realms. Souls find ways to make death a beginning. As she explores the many corners of the Afterlife, Lily finds herself surprisingly drawn to a place most people would avoid at all costs: Hell. Armed with years of customer service experience and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fearless Change - Linda Rising, Mary Lynn, Ph.D. Manns

“All that have ever tried to impose change in their organization will immediately recognize and truly value the in-depth knowledge and experience captured in this book. It contains a collection of eye-openers that is a treasure chest for pioneers of new organizational ideas, A fantastic toolbox for use in future missions!”—Lise B. Hvatum, product development manager, Schlumberger “If you have need of changing your organization, and especially of introducing new techniques, then you want to understand what is in this book. It will help you avoid common pitfalls that doom many such projects and will show you a clear path to success. The techniques are derived from the experience of many individuals and organizations. Many are also fun to apply. This stuff is really cool—and really hot.” —Joseph Bergin, professor of computer science, Pace University, New York “If change is the only guarantee in life, why is it so hard to do? As this book points out, people are not so much resistant to change itself as they are to being changed. Mary Lynn and Linda have successfully used the pattern form to capture and present the recurring lessons of successful change efforts and have placed a powerful knowledge resource ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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River Ran Wild - Lynne Cherry

Beloved author of the classic The Great Kapok Tree, Lynne Cherry explores the true story of the Nashua River in Massachusetts in this nonfiction picture book about restoration, renewal, and environmental consciousness. Over 7,000 years ago Native Americans settled on the Nashua River, a beautiful and leafy valley. But the industrialization of nearby areas would lead to the deterioration of natural habitats. Each double spread examines brief periods of time when the river and surrounding areas teemed with wildlife. Lynne Cherry’s contrasting illustrations of the lush valley and the eventual polluted river deliver an astonishing look at our dramatic need for conservation efforts. This pictorial history of the river, edging towards a hopeful scene of modern-day descendants of both Native Americans and European settlers who come together to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the river, is an intelligent tale that shows young readers how they can do their part in taking care of the world around them, one river at a time.

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Acquiring Genomes - Dorion Sagan, Lynn Margulis

In this groundbreaking book, Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan present an answer to one of the enduring mysteries of evolution -- the source of inherited variation that gives rise to new species. Random genetic mutation, long believed to be the main source of variation, is only a marginal factor. As the authors demonstrate in this book, the more important source of speciation, by far, is the acquisition of new genomes by symbiotic merger. The result of thirty years of delving into a vast, mostly arcane literature, this is the first book to go beyond -- and reveal the severe limitations of -- the "Modern Synthesis" that has dominated evolutionary biology for almost three generations. Lynn Margulis, whom E. O. Wilson called "one of the most successful synthetic thinkers in modern biology," and her co-author Dorion Sagan have written a comprehensive and scientifically supported presentation of a theory that directly challenges the assumptions we hold about the variety of the living world.

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The Blackout Book Club - Amy Lynn Green

"The Blackout Book Club is a fabulous novel that will warm the hearts of readers everywhere. Amy Lynn Green gives us a poignant look at life on the home front during WWII and how comfort and camaraderie can be found in the shared love of books. This will be a wonderful book club read!"--MADELINE MARTIN, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in LondonIn 1942, an impulsive promise to her brother before he goes off to the European front puts Avis Montgomery in the unlikely position of head librarian in small-town Maine. Though she has never been much of a reader, when wartime needs threaten to close the library, she invents a book club to keep its doors open. The women she convinces to attend the first meeting couldn''t be more different--a wealthy spinster determined to aid the war effort, an exhausted mother looking for a fresh start, and a determined young war worker.At first, the struggles of the home front are all the club members have in common, but over time, the books they choose become more than an escape from the hardships of life and the fear of the U-boat battles that rage just past their ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Spies in Plain Sight - Lynn Hightower

Welcome to VIE. A spy organization of the people, by the people, and for the people. We are spies in plain sight. We make billionaires afraid.A gripping, tense thriller with a hearing impaired main character from bestselling author Lynn Hightower.Junie Lagard is a woman on a mission. With the help of her young team of citizen journalists, she’s determined to hold billionaires accountable for the environmental atrocities they commit. Their current target: Kentuckian billionaire “Daddy” Sullivan Carr, whose plans to open a bitcoin mine in Annecy, France, threaten to destroy the place Junie and her beloved hearing dog Leo now call home.But locking horns with Daddy Carr plunges Junie into a waking nightmare. For the twisted billionaire has drawn the attention of a dark and lethal French secret society known as the Emerald Vipers – and for this he blames her.Escaping only narrowly with her life from an assassination attempt, Junie’s determination to unmask Daddy Carr as a villain only grows stronger. But as her quest for justice leads her from the masked revels of Annecy’s Venetian carnival to the glittering excesses of the Kentucky Derby, it will take all her strength to find not just the justice she burns ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gothic Line 1944–45 - Thomas McKelvey Cleaver

This is the history of how the mighty Gothic Line was defeated by American air power, in one of the most pivotal but least-known air campaigns of World War II.By late 1944, the Italian Campaign was secondary to the campaigns in France, and Allied forces were not strong enough to break the Germans’ mighty Gothic Line. These fortifications were supplied by rail through the Alps, with trains arriving hourly and delivering 600,000 tons of supplies a month, enough to keep the German Army going forever.But in the bitter winter of 1944–45, the mighty Gothic Line would be defeated by American air power in one of the most pivotal but least-known air campaigns of World War II. It would not be a direct assault; instead Operation Bingo would ruthlessly cut the Germans’ supply lines and leave them starved. However, it would not be easy. The rail routes were defended by a formidable array of heavy flak, and every raid was expected. Conditions were freezing, and even in electric flying suits, men suffered both hypoxia and frostbite.By the end of February, the previous eight-hour rail journey took the Germans 3-4 days on the wrecked railroad, and soon supplies were barely enough to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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