the beast of harwood forest dan smith

A school camping trip takes a turn for the sinister in this page-turning thriller for fans of mysteries and the supernatural. The second story in Dan Smith s gripping Crooked Oak series.Whatâ ™s hiding in Harwood Forest?When Pete, Nancy and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, theyâ ™re in for an adventure â “ just not the kind they were expecting.Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. The crumbling buildings are out of bounds but strange screams come from the surrounding forest at night. Mystery shrouds the events that took place at the institute during the war, so Pete and his friends make it their mission to find out the truth. But the forest is hiding a sinister secret, and the trio could be in real danger â ¦Are some mysteries best left undisturbed?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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A groundâ “breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fourth adventure in the Crooked Oak series.When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about weird gunk being found in a field where sheep have gone missing next to Hilltop House, theyâ ™re sure thereâ ™s a mystery to be investigated. The new research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, itâ ™s clear that the research has gone horribly wrong â ¦ Can the brave trio save the village in their most terrifying adventure yet?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fifth and final adventure in the Crooked Oak series.Whatâ ™s slithering about deep underground â ¦?When a meteorite crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. But theyâ ™re not the only ones â ¦After spotting one of their teachers up on the moor where the meteorite landed, they start to wonder if his strangely altered behaviour and appearance might be connected to the arrival from outer space. But nothing could prepare them for the horror they uncover deep down in Killburn Mine â ¦Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure with an ecological twist.Something sinister is happening in Crooked Oak â ¦Ever since the fracking site closed, Nancyâ ™s parents have been acting weird. Their eyes are blank, they wonâ ™t eat â “ itâ ™s like theyâ ™re no longer themselves. And now the symptoms are affecting others as well â ¦Nancy and her friends Pete and Krish are determined to find out whatâ ™s going on. But the deeper they dig, the scarier the mystery gets. A dark presence is spreading its tendrils across Crooked Oak. Can they stop it before it takes over the whole town?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Animals behaving oddly, people falling suddenly ill â “ whatâ ™s creeping around down at the farm? Crooked Oakâ ™s mystery-solving team return for their third spine-tingling adventure.When an unidentified plane crashes in the fields next to Dunwick Farm in Crooked Oak, it quickly becomes clear that it was carrying some unusual cargo.As people in the town fall suddenly ill and animals start behaving strangely, friends Pete, Krish and Nancy try to find out what was in the glass boxes on board the plane. But as they uncover the facts, the trio realise that they are becoming entangled in a terrifying web â ¦Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Theyâ ™re used to solving murders. But until now the killer has always been humanâ ¦October 1912. The inhabitants of Littleton Cotterell emerge from their homes after a week of torrential storms to the gruesome news that one of Sid Hydeâ ™s prized sheep has been mauled to death. As rumours abound of a vicious beast stalking the Gloucestershire countryside in search of prey, Lady Hardcastle and her fearless ladyâ ™s maid, Florence Armstrong, set out to find what is surely a rational explanation. Then Hyde himself is brutally killed in a similar attack, and the villagers go from curious to terrified. Littleton Cotterell isnâ ™t exactly unaccustomed to murderersâ ”but a ferocious animal capable of tearing a man to shreds? Thatâ ™s entirely different. When another man dies and a third is injured, itâ ™s clear that whatever is behind the attacks needs to be caught, and fast. But are the villagers really seeing what they think they are? Is there actually a beast on the loose? Or is whatâ ™s out there something more sinisterâ ”and much more human?

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The International Bestseller A love story to the mountains in the mist, the pulsating northern lights and the red deer at dawn. And to independence â “ The Washington Post A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful â “ Kirkus Reviews Ken Smithâ ™s advice for staying alive in inclement conditions could equally be applied to achieving hard-won dreams â “ Geographical Ken Smith comes across as a thoughtful, resourceful and above all humane man . . . inspiring â “ BBC Countryfile Magazine*****Could you leave behind the bustle of modern society and spend your days immersed in nature? In The Way of the Hermit, seventy-four-year-old Ken Smith recounts a life he has chosen to spend alone with the wilderness.Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as the lonely loch , where he lives off the land: he fishes for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple. He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit.For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class origins in Derbyshire, to the formative years he spent travelling in the Yukon and finally how he came to be the Hermit of Loch Treig. Looking back through decades of diary entries, Ken reflects upon the reasons he turned his back on society, the vulnerability of old age and the awe and wonder of a life lived in nature. The Way of the Hermit is a humorous, transcendent and life-affirming memoir.

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At the northern edge of a valley ruled by a ruthless foreign tyrant lies a wild forest, home to otherworldly creatures and dangerous magic.The local people know never to enter—for no one who strays into the north woods is ever seen again. No one, that is, except Veris Thorn. When the children of the Tyrant vanish into the wood, Veris is summoned to rescue them.She has only one day before the creatures of the forest claim the children for their own. If she fails, her punishment will be swift and merciless. To stand a chance of surviving the wood, Veris must evade traps and trickery, ancient monsters and false friends, and the haunting memory of her last journey into the forest.Time is running short. One misstep will cost everything.

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The Romance of the Forest (1791) heralded an enormous surge in the popularity of Gothic novels, in a decade that included Ann Radcliffe s later works, The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Italian. Set in Roman Catholic Europe of violent passions and extreme oppression, the novel follows the fate of its heroine Adeline, who is mysteriously placed under the protection of a family fleeing Paris for debt. They take refuge in a ruined abbey in south-eastern France, where sinister relics of the past - a skeleton, a manuscript, and a rusty dagger - are discovered in concealed rooms.Adeline finds herself at the mercy of the abbey s proprietor, a libidinous Marquis whose attentions finallyforce her to contemplate escape to distant regions. Rich in allusions to aesthetic theory and to travel literature, The Romance of the Forest is also concerned with current philosophical debate and examines systems of thought central to the intellectual life of late eighteenth-century Europe. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe.Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Monsieur Racine wakes up one day to find his precious pear tree looted of all the award-winning fruit. When he discovers that the culprit is funny-looking beast, his anger gives way to curiosity and two become friends. But the beast is not quite what it seems, eventually it comes apart-literally to show itself to be no beast at all, but the two playful children from next door, covered with skins and rags.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION 2023 Epic and marvellously entertaining... There s a furious energy to the novel, which constantly moves forward even as it looks sorrowfully back FINANCIAL TIMES Magnificent... I want to press a copy on everyone I know NIGELLA LAWSON Epic, magnificent, beautiful... I couldn t put it down PHILIPPA PERRY Jewel-like clarity... exceptional RICHARD COLES Exquisite writing [and] a triumphant, elegant ending MAIL ON SUNDAY An intelligent family saga... ambitious and moving and funny TESSA HADLEYIt s 1913 and a young, carefree and recklessly innocent girl, Mina, goes out into the forest on the edge of the Baltic sea and meets a gang of rowdy young men with revolution on their minds. It sounds like a fairy tale but it s life.The adventure leads to flight, emigration and a new land, a new language and the pursuit of idealism or happiness - in Liverpool. But what of the stories from the old country; how do they shape and form the next generations who have heard the well-worn tales?From the flour mills of Latvia to Liverpool suburbia to post-war Soho, The Story of the Forest is about myths and memory and about how families adapt in order to survive. It is a story full of the humour and wisdom we have come to relish from this wonderful writer.Orwell Prize for Political Fiction Award Ceremony - 22 June 2023

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From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Find out in the second Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure: Addictive slapstick - Guardian The perfect introduction to mystery stories. - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury s Children s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone s Children s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

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For Winston Churchill the men and women at Bletchley Park were ‘the geese the laid the golden eggs , providing important intelligence that led to the Allied victory in the Second World War.At the peak of Bletchley s success, a total of twelve thousand people worked there of whom more than eight thousand were women. These included a former ballerina who helped to crack the Enigma Code; a debutante working for the Admiralty with a direct line to Churchill; the convent girl who operated the Bombes, the top secret machines that tested Enigma settings; and the German literature student whose codebreaking saved countless lives at D-Day.All these women were essential cogs in a very large machine, yet their stories have been kept secret.In The Debs of Bletchley Park author Michael Smith, trustee of Bletchley Park and chair of the Trust s Historical Advisory Committee, tells their tale. Through interviews with the women themselves and unique access to the Bletchley Park archives, Smith reveals how they came to be there, the lives they gave up to do ‘their bit for the war effort, and the part they played in the vital work of ‘Station X .They are an incredible set of women, and this is their story.

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From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith.Follow Mr Penguin and his trusty sidekick Colin (the spider) as they head into the desert! When their good friend Edith is kidnapped, they re on their most important mission yet. Can they survive a perilous train journey to the great pyramids? Will Mr Penguin complete the three impossible tasks - and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich ...?Find out in the fourth Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure: Addictive slapstick - Guardian The perfect introduction to mystery stories - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury s Children s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone s Children s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow him on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith

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This enchanting guide connects you to the wisdom of Witches past, to expand and enrich your Witchcraft practice.The myths, legends, and superstitions of the past offer a window into how common people made sense of their world. Because they were excluded from the halls of academia and the seats of power, they had no choice but to get on with day-to-day life, healing, birthing, and persisting as best they could.Often, it would be the village medicine women who held the handed-down knowledge of those who had gone before, and generation by generation, they would build on this to develop a profound understanding of the healing and magickal properties of nature.It is from this deep well of folkloric knowledge that modern-day witch Lindsay Squire draws this inclusive and accessible beginner s guide.Add enchantment to your life by learning: What folklore is, and how it connects to the practice of WitchcraftThe magickal legends and superstitions attached to plants and trees The folk magick, charms, and spells associated with herbs, both beneficial and baneful How to use plants in your own Witchcraft practiceThe folklore of different historical Witches and natural healers from around the world … and more! With rituals, lore, and wisdom from The Witch of the Forest’s personal grimoire, find out how connecting with folklore can empower every modern Witch.

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A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world.Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for.When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them. • With its focus on the power of language and social change, The Keeper of Wild Words is ideal for educators and librarians as well as young readers.• For any child who longs to get outside and learn more about nature and the environment• A loving portrait of the special relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildrenFor children who love such books as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, And Then It s Spring, and Finding Wild.Brooke Smith is a poet and children s book author. She lives in Bend, Oregon, at the end of a long cinder lane. Brooke writes daily from her studio, looking at the meadow and many of the wild words she cherishes. Madeline Kloepper is a Canadian artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Major in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her work is influenced by childhood, nostalgia, and the relationships we forge with nature. She lives in Prince George, British Columbia.

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**Nominated for the 2021 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal** Heart-warming ... a celebration of the world around us at a time when we need it the most Creative ReviewBird loves to sing in the towering tree at the heart of the jungle. It feels like home. When the season changes she must say goodbye, but she isn t ready to let go. Award-winning designer Coralie Bickford-Smith takes us on a lyrical and enchanting journey with Bird and her animal friends. Exploring vibrant woodlands and magical night-time skies, we fly with Bird through every page and learn the story of the tree and what will happen when it is time for Bird to go. Beautifully illustrated and lovingly told, The Song of the Tree speaks to the universal search for belonging and reminds us of the importance of community, friendship and the natural world. Exquisite ... vivid ... each page feels alive Observer Wonderful, poetic ... a beautiful telling of a universal theme Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading

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Friday, 12th February, 1993. Two outwardly unremarkable ten-year-old boys began the day by playing truant and ended it running an errand for the local video shop. In between they abducted and killed a two-year-old boy, James Bulger. In search of an explanation, award-winning journalist David James Smith looks behind the misinformation, misunderstanding and sensational reporting to an exact account of the events of that day. A sensitive and definitive account, The Sleep of Reason achieves a unique understanding of the James Bulger case, and comes as close as may ever be possible to explaining how two ten-year-olds could kill.

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Dan Carter is a widely hailed as one of the most elite and successful professional rugby players in the world.After retiring from a sport he played for 32 years, he set out to inspire the next generation of leaders to create purposeful impact, joining the Oxford Foundry - Oxford University s Entrepreneurial Institute, founded by LinkedIn co-found Reid Hoffman - as its first ever Leader in Practice. Now, in a follow-up to his bestselling 2015 autobiography, he answers timeless questions for aspiring leaders everywhere. Why is the team more important than the individual? How do you navigate the transition from player to leader? How should we respond when confidence is eclipsed by doubt, when circumstances get the better of us, when setbacks derail us? How can we remain humble and grounded when we re winning - and how can we keep on winning, even when a loss may be just around the corner?Full of inspiring personal stories of both victories and setbacks, the greatest rugby sportsman reflects on his career, shares his own secrets of high performance, and reveals the art of exceeding your highest expectations.

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Deep within the darkness of Mushroom Forest, Fox s towering shadow sends the small creatures scurrying away in fear. All except for Inky Mouse, who is brave and curious, and longs to explore the world beyond her burrow.But can Inky convince her sisters to take courage and experience the wonders of the woods for themselves?With breathtaking artwork from Zanna Goldhawk, this atmospheric picture book will charm and delight readers of every age.

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The children of the forest live in the roots of an old pine tree. The children enjoy adventures throughout each season. What surprise will spring bring? A collectable new edition of the classic Elsa Beskow picture book with a cloth spine.

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Tři příběhy tří domorodých kmenů Rukai, Atayal a Pangcah (Amis) nás vrací zpět na počátek ke kořenům tchajwanské domorodé kultury. Tchaj-wan známý též pod názvem Formosa, neboli Krásný ostrov, leží v Tichém oceánu nedaleko čínské provincie Fu-ťien, mezi Filipínami a Japonskem. Zde jej omývá teplý mořský proud Kurošio, který k jeho břehům přináší bohatý mořský život. Hornatý ostrov ležící na pomezí tropického a subtropického podnebného pásu je nejen domovem řady unikátních endemických druhů, ale i domorodých kmenů melanésko-polynéského původu, jejichž kultura vyrůstá v těsném sepětí s místní přírodou. Příběhy původního obyvatelstva se prochází levharti obláčkoví, černí medvědi ušatí či obávané zmije, jakými jsou ploskolebci nosorozí. Kmeny s nimi uzavírají své pokrevní svazky. Čelenky náčelníků zase zdobí peří bažantů mikádo. Boje, které bojovníci svádí, se vedou proti nelítostným Sluncím nebo obludám, které ohrožují život kmene a teprve s velkým úsilím je lze překonat. Bohatě ilustrovaná kniha dává nahlédnout do ústní tradice melanésko-polynéských kmenů a je určena čtenářům každého věku, od těch nejmenších až po ty nejstarší. ---------------------------- Taiwan is an island in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of mainland China. For centuries, the island has had a diverse mix of cultures and languages . The indigenous tribes on the island are distinctive examples . Their languages are classified as Austronesian languages close to those of the inhabitants of today s Philippines, Indonesia or New Guinea and Polynesia. Taiwan has thus become the platform where you can see the influences brought by the migrants from Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. The literary tradition of the Taiwanese is very rich, although they do not have their own writing system. The key to choose these three stories is the title of the book loosely hidden by the topics of the selected stories. It contains the natural elements that make up the world around us. In this book we find poetic stories about fire, water and the earth. They are stories full of known archetypes of humanity. We learn about the long journey to the end of the world and shooting down of the Sun, a story not unlike the well-known legend Beauty and the Beast . We also find the well-known battle of the archetypes of good and evil in the story of the natives victory over the monsters. This wonderful book with three indigenous stories, which shows the world Taiwanese culture and legends through delicate but colorful illustrations, will not disappoint discerning readers of any age.

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Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the worldâ ¦Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!It is 2120 and London is in ruins.The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace â “ but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himselfâ ¦ and the entire city.In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!

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The children of the forest live deep in the roots of an old pine tree. This book invites children to follow their adventures through each season. Mini edition.

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A master storyteller - Sunday Times Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared - The Times No one does adventure quite like Smith - Daily Mirror He left that life behind.

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Dare to stray off the path into a spooky supernatural adventure of dark twists and creepy turns? The magic of Grimmhart Forest awaits... Full of suspense, daringly dark magic and a forest-full of imagination - this is a book children will get a thrill from reading long after lights out. A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series I am tired of Eve Wersocki Morris being the best-kept secret in children s literature. I want everyone to be reading her mysterious and mesmirizing books. Please do your part. Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events An enchanting adventure story expertly woven, and rich with dark fairy tale magic. I loved getting lost in the world of Grimmhart! - Zohra Nabi, bestselling author of The Kingdom Over the SeaNever go into the forest at night Only trust a map written by your own handAnd, above all, do not show the trees your fear . . . A mysterious letter containing ominous hints and strange silver charms of a howling wolf and a malevolent fairy leads Tig and Elsa deep into Grimmhart Forest, a dark enchanted world of sinister secrets and creatures unknown. A place where the magical powers of ancient animals are unleashed. The place into which their grandfather has vanished...Tig and Elsa must stray far from the forest path if they are to outwit those who wish them harm. But trouble lurks in the shadows and danger does not always come from outside. Can Tig resist the lure of his Ice Wolf charm or will his newfound courage spell out his destruction?

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The latest in the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series from the worldwide bestselling author, Alexander McCall SmithIt s the most anticipated event of the decade: Big Lou and Fat Bob s wedding and everyone is invited! After a wonderful day, Big Lou crashes back down to earth and finds that she is a victim of her own success. The lure of those famous bacon rolls is preventing her from leaving hungry customers without their daily dose of deliciousness - even to go for a long-awaited honeymoon. Will Big Lou find the happiness she so richly deserves? Everyone in Scotland Street hopes so, but, as Burns warned, the best laid plans...The relative peace and tranquillity of 44 Scotland Street is about to be disrupted. Irene is to return for a two-month stay, consigning Bertie to a summer camp. Not satisfied with that, she somehow manages to come between the enigmatic nun, Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori di Montagna, and her friend, the hagiographer, Antonia Collie.Can a person really change, even after being struck by lightning? Bruce s metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life is put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. His house sitter, meanwhile, gets a little too comfortable in his new life and discovers that the talented Bruce Anderson s shoes are all too easy to slip into. With great taste comes great responsibility.Come and discover The Enigma of Garlic and join the delightful denizens of Edinburgh s most famous address. This latest instalment of the much-loved 44 Scotland Street series is wise, witty, and full of warmth.

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Itâ ™s the most anticipated event of the decade: Big Lou and Fat Bobâ ™s wedding and everyone is invited! After a wonderful day, Big Lou crashes back down to earth and finds that she is a victim of her own success. The lure of those famous bacon rolls is preventing her from leaving hungry customers without their daily dose of deliciousness â “ even to go for a long-awaited honeymoon. Will Big Lou find the happiness she so richly deserves? Everyone in Scotland Street hopes so, but, as Burns warned, the best laid plans ...The relative peace and tranquillity of 44 Scotland Street is about to be disrupted. Irene is to return for a two-month stay, consigning Bertie to a summer camp. Not satisfied with that, she somehow manages to come between the enigmatic nun, Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori di Montagna, and her friend, the hagiographer, Antonia Collie.Can a person really change, even after being struck by lightning? Bruceâ ™s metamorphosis and new-found outlook on life is put to the test as he prepares to leave his creature comforts for the monastic simplicity of Pluscarden Abbey. His house sitter, meanwhile, gets a little too comfortable in his new life and discovers that the talented Bruce Andersonâ ™s shoes are all too easy to slip into. With great taste comes great responsibility.Come and discover The Enigma of Garlic and join the delightful denizens of Edinburghâ ™s most famous address. This latest instalment of the much-loved 44 Scotland Street series is wise, witty, and full of warmth.

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Perfect for fans of Mark Lawrence and R Scott Bakker, The Court of Broken Knives is the explosive debut by one of grimdark fantasyâ ™s most exciting new voices.Theyâ ™ve finally looked at the graveyard of our Empire with open eyes. Theyâ ™re fools and madmen and like the art of war. And their children go hungry while we piss gold and jewels into the dust.In the richest empire the world has ever known, the city of Sorlost has always stood, eternal and unconquered. But in a city of dreams governed by an imposturous Emperor, decadence has become the true ruler, and has blinded its inhabitants to their vulnerability. The empire is on the verge of invasion â “ and only one man can see it.Haunted by dreams of the empireâ ™s demise, Orhan Emmereth has decided to act. On his orders, a company of soldiers cross the desert to reach the city. Once they enter the Palace, they have one mission: kill the Emperor, then all those who remain. Only from ashes can a new empire be built.The company is a group of good, ordinary soldiers, for whom this is a mission like any other. But the strange boy Marith who walks among them is no ordinary soldier. Marching on Sorlost, Marith thinks he is running away from the past which haunts him. But in the Golden City, his destiny awaits him â “ beautiful, bloody, and more terrible than anyone could have foreseen.

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Jane Crowe is an ordinary peasant girl who never dreamed she would work for the infamous Lord of the Greenwood. But when she s forced out of her home, she has no choice but to turn to Robin Hood for help - and he makes her an irresistible offer. He needs a pair of eyes in the King s Houses, and quiet, unassuming Jane - who has spent her whole life going unnoticed - will be the perfect spy. At first, Jane s work for Robin seems straightforward. She whispers to him about the nobles at King s Houses and all their secrets, including the new Sheriff of Nottingham, who would like nothing more than to see Robin Hood s head on a spike. But the more Jane is drawn into Robin s world, the more she s drawn to Robin himself - a man as charismatic as he is cunning, capable of plucking at her heart as easily as he notches an arrow. As Robin s tricks grow increasingly dangerous, and shockingly violent, Jane starts to suspect that her hero cares more about his own legacy than helping the common people - and that despite his declarations of affection, he sees her as just another object to be stolen. When Robin s schemes implicate Jane in a brutal murder, she must decide: is she prize to be won, a pawn to be used and discarded - or is she an equal player in the game between nobles and thieves?

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The wonders of the forest come alive to young readers with Animal Adventures: Day in the Forest, a charming board book perfect for young explorers!From the first light of dawn to the calm of evening, children will follow along with playful woodland critters—foxes, squirrels, rabbits, bears, and more—on their daily adventures. With vibrant, full-color images and sweet, rhythmic rhymes, this beautifully crafted book captures the magic of the forest and its lively inhabitants, making it a perfect addition to your child s bedtime routine. • A board book for ages 0-3, great for early learners and nature lovers. • A wonderful gift for baby showers, birthdays, or bedtime snuggles. • Stunning photographs and gentle rhymes bring the forest to life. Step into the enchanting world of Animal Adventures: Day in the Forest and fuel your child’s love for nature, exploration, and the great outdoors!

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**Nominated for the 2021 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal** A masterwork, every page a sumptuous feast of colour and composition - Financial Times, Summer Books of 2020 The lyrical, heart-warming new tale from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star Bird loves to sing in the towering tree at the heart of the jungle. It feels like home.When the season changes she must say goodbye, but she isn t ready to let go.As she listens to the other animals, Bird learns to sing a new song.

Objev podobné jako The Song of the Tree - Bickford-Smith Coralie

If you can t trust your head, can you trust your heart?If she had been found moments later, Amelia s heart would have stopped and never recovered. Instead she was taken from the desolate beach to the nearest hospital just in time to save her life.When her sister Lexi arrives from New York, Amelia s heart is beating, but the accident has implanted a series of false memories. These memories revolve around a man named Sam, and a perfect love story that never existed. Determined to help her sister, Lexi enlists the help of Nick, a local vet who bears a striking resemblance to Sam.Together, Lexi and Nick recreate and photograph Amelia s dream dates in the hopes of triggering her true memories. But as love starts to stir between Lexi and Nick, they must navigate a complex web of emotions. How can Lexi fall for Amelia s dream man without hurting her sister? Filled with breathtaking romance, heart-wrenching emotion, the magic of destiny and the power of sisterhood, The Memory of Us is a must-read for fans of Holly Miller and Colleen Hoover.

Objev podobné jako The Memory of Us - Atkins Dani

This is not a book of facts; it s a book of facts . Should you finish it believing we became the planet s dominant species because predators found us too smelly to eat; or that the living bloodline of Christ is a family of Japanese garlic farmers - well, that s on you.Why are we here? Do ghosts exist? Did life on Earth begin after a badly tidied-up picnic? Was it just an iceberg that sank the Titanic? Are authors stealing their plotlines from the future? Will we ever talk to animals? And why, when you re in the shower, does the shower curtain always billow in towards you?We don t know the answers to any of these questions. But don t worry, no matter what questions you have, you can bet on the fact that there is someone (or something) out there, investigating it on your behalf. From the sports stars who use cosmic energy to office plants investigating murders, The Theory of Everything Else will act as a handbook for those who want to think differently.

Objev podobné jako The Theory of Everything Else - Dan Schreiber

An action-packed thriller featuring a mismatched band of mercenaries, from global bestseller Wilbur Smith.

Objev podobné jako The Dark of the Sun - Wilbur Smith

A celebration of 26 of the author s favourite bothies, as she shares her memories of her favourite stone tents all over the UK in remote and wild locations. Packed with expert advice on how to make use of these free, old, empty houses , from packing lists to bothy etiquette and the best walks into these remote locations.

Objev podobné jako The Book of the Bothy - Phoebe Smith

A marvellously beautiful and sensitive book.â ™ Jon Kabat-Zinnâ ˜Inspiring.â ™ Professor Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic worldYou breathe 22,000 times every day. How many are you really aware of?International bestselling and award-winning author Dr Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go and finding peace in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe.Known side effects: You will start to smile more. You will worry less. Life wonâ ™t bother you so much.Dissolve anxiety, stress and unhappiness, enhance your mind and unleash your creativity with these simple exercises. And with each little moment of mindfulness, discover a happier, calmer you.It really is as easy as breathingâ ¦Now translated into nine languages.

Objev podobné jako The Art of Breathing - Dr Danny Penman

Explore the magic of Marvel with the personal grimoire of Agatha Harkness!Agatha Harkness shares her own spellbook, compiled over decades, to take readers on a journey through the supernatural world of Marvel, featuring history, spells, potions, and more! Narrated by the witch herself, Agatha has created this grimoire to teach budding witches how to harness their gifts—but as readers progress, Agatha’s words of wisdom continue down a darker path … With excerpts from other magical Marvel books—including the Darkhold—and notes from other magically powered characters like Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch, this book is at once a unique foray into the mystical mind of Agatha Harkness and an exploration of Marvel magic, making it the perfect guide for fans everywhere.

Objev podobné jako The Grimoire of Agatha Harkness - Danny Lore, Andrea Hannah, Agatha Harkness

Surprising and complex - B.P. WALTER Suspenseful and perfectly crafted - VICTORIA SELMAN A profoundly thrilling descent into the deadly nature of obsession - JANICE HALLETTIt s always the husband... Isn t it?Astrid Webb is missing. The police have found her car crashed near the woods, the driver s door open, the seat spotted with blood. Her husband Bryan is sure that she s alive - after all, this isn t the first time she s vanished, only to reappear without explanation.As the days pass, Bryan starts to look like a suspect - because he isn t telling the police the whole truth. Not about Astrid s stalker, their broken-in back door, or the threatening messages. Then a woman s body is found in the woods, her face terribly disfigured. By staying silent, is Bryan protecting Astrid, or protecting himself?From the bestselling author of The Regret and The Box, this heart-pounding thriller is perfect for readers of Harlan Coben, Mark Billingham and Alex North. Proper entertainment - EMMA CURTIS An utter page-turner - SARAH BONNER So many twists and turns - SAM HOLLAND

Objev podobné jako The Wreckage of Us - Malakin Dan

When the internet collapsed, it took the world with it, leaving its digital ghosts behind – and they are hungry. Former photojournalist Katerina fled the overrun cities to the relative safety of her grandmother’s village on the edge of a forest, where she lives a solitary life of herbal medicine and beekeeping. When a wordless boy finds her in the marketplace with nothing but her name in his pocket, her curiosity won’t allow her to turn him away. But haunting his arrival are rumours of harvest failure and a rampant digital disease stirring up the ghosts, and the mood in the village starts to sour. Accused of witchcraft, Katerina and Stefan escape into the forest, searching for his missing father and the truth behind the disease. If there is a cure, Katerina alone might find it, but first she must find the courage to trust others – because the ghosts that follow her aren’t just digital.

Objev podobné jako We Are All Ghosts in the Forest - Lorraine Wilson

When the internet collapsed, it took the world with it, leaving its digital ghosts behind – and they are hungry. Former photojournalist Katerina fled the overrun cities to the relative safety of her grandmother’s village on the edge of a forest, where she lives a solitary life of herbal medicine and beekeeping. When a wordless boy finds her in the marketplace with nothing but her name in his pocket, her curiosity won’t allow her to turn him away. But haunting his arrival are rumours of harvest failure and a rampant digital disease stirring up the ghosts, and the mood in the village starts to sour. Accused of witchcraft, Katerina and Stefan escape into the forest, searching for his missing father and the truth behind the disease. If there is a cure, Katerina alone might find it, but first she must find the courage to trust others – because the ghosts that follow her aren’t just digital.

Objev podobné jako We Are All Ghosts in the Forest - Lorraine Wilson

Dan s book demonstrates that the future will belong to the peacemakers - the true heroes among us. - Bear GryllsWhen thirty-three Chilean miners stepped into the light, alive and well, after sixty-nine days entombed in the earth, the world experienced a rare treat - some good news. Was this an anomaly, or are there other untapped glimmers of hope, hidden behind the headlines? Armed with a camera, a notebook, and a perilous sense of curiosity, Dan Morrice embarks upon a global journey to meet the peacemakers - unsung heroes, forging peace in extreme environments, from war-torn nations to disaster zones. From Chilean miners to Syrian refugees, from ex-football hooligans in Britain, to revolutionaries in Israel-Palestine, Dan discovers how the most unlikely people are rediscovering Christian faith and rewriting the fractured history of our time. At the apex of his journey, Dan s interviews lead him on a five-hundred-mile walk across the Negev Desert to find their source of hope first-hand. In a generation tired of divided nations and negative news, Finding the Peacemakers tells the unreported story of a global movement overcoming the odds to build peace in troubled times. One of the most inspiring books I have read for many years. - Baroness Caroline Cox

Objev podobné jako Finding the Peacemakers - Dan Morrice

Educated meets The Queen s Gambit in this extraordinary memoir by International Master and Chess.com co-founder Danny Rensch, who describes his upbringing in an abusive cult - and how chess ended up saving his lifeBorn into the Church of Immortal Consciousness, Danny Rensch spent his childhood navigating the isolated confines of a cult. Despite psychological manipulation, physical abuse, and neglect, he persevered. An international chess master and world-class commentator, Rensch s remarkable journey led him to being the face of Chess.com, one of the largest online gaming platforms in the world. With unflinching honesty, Rensch recounts his life, starting from the moment he discovered chess in the summer of 1995, all the way up to being at the center of the most explosive cheating scandal in chess history. He chronicles the traumas of being special in a cult that forced separation from his mother. Mentored by an alcoholic, Russian chess master, he found solace alongside suffering in his obsession for an ancient game, and chess became his only escape. Rensch rose through the chess ranks until a medical emergency nearly took him out of the game forever. And it almost did, until Chess.com came along. Deeply heartfelt, keenly reflective, and haunting, Dark Squares is the never-before-told story of Danny Rensch s resilience, survival, and his enduring love for the game that saved him.

Objev podobné jako Dark Squares: A cult leader, a child prodigy and the chess revolution - Danny Rensch

Investigating the flip side of economic self-interest, this title advances ideas about conscience, moral judgement and virtue that have taken on the importance in business and politics.

Objev podobné jako The Theory of Moral Sentiments - Adam Smith

The Courtneys meet the Ballantynes in a sweeping adventure.

Objev podobné jako The Triumph of the Sun - Wilbur Smith

SHORTLISTED FOR THE QUEEN S KNICKERS AWARD The most beautiful book of the year... itâ ™s like a poemâ ¦ a work of art - Chris PackhamAn enchanting clothbound fable about growth, new life and finding hope in unexpected places, from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star.One autumn evening, a young squirrel spots an acorn glinting on the forest floor.Eager to protect her treasure from watchful eyes and hungry mouths, she buries it deep in the heart of the forest.But when she returns after the icy winter, her acorn is nowhere to be found. Where could it be? Exquisite, moving and hopeful on so many different levels. I love the bright green of the spring, I really feel that incandescence when I turn the page. I will be buying it for many. - Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden

Objev podobné jako The Squirrel and the Lost Treasure - Bickford-Smith Coralie

A beautifully illustrated collection of insights from the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. A perfect book for anyone who wants to forever remember the wisdom of the forest. This gorgeous compendium distills the essence of the beloved bestseller, The Hidden Life of Trees, and is the perfect pocket-sized gift for holding forester Peter Wohllebenâ ™s words dear, and sharing them with your loved ones. Discover the operations of the forest ecosystem where themes of communication, resilience, beauty, age, family, society and survival tie into our human world. With rich yet easy-to-understand language and evocative artwork from world-renowned master painters, this treasure of a book highlights the fascinating interconnectedness of our world and celebrates trees in all their glory. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

Objev podobné jako Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees - Peter Wohlleben

Super Happy Magic Forest is a prize-winning series for budding fantasy fans. In this latest title, winter is coming - and the residents of the forest do not like it one little bit. The snow is too cold, the ice is too slippery, and the frost is destroying their prize winning gardens. Five brave heroes (a unicorn, a mushroom, a faun, a fairy, and a gnome) must travel to the Frozen North to overthrow the Snow Queen and save the forest. But will they be able to outwit her army of snowmen? Matty s books make me SUPER HAPPY! They are super funny, super inventive and super silly . Chris Riddell

Objev podobné jako Super Frozen Magic Forest - Matty Long

Connect with nature s sacred roots with this enchanting exploration of the magick and mysticism of treesTheir stories are written in folklore, they are revered across cultures, and they stand as powerful sources of ancient magick; trees have always been a source of fascination to humans. Uncover the secrets of the forest with this bewitching guide to tree legends, symbols and spells.Delve into mystical beliefs, discover tree mythologies and read about tree spirits as you move through this captivating little book. Every turn of the page will enrich your bond with the natural world.The Little Book of Trees is a comprehensive guide to help you deepen your connection with arboreal deities, honour ancient traditions, understand the role of trees in various cultures and practise magickal rituals.Inside you will find:- Tales of trees in folklore- Ancient tree mythologies- Tree symbols and their meanings- The role of trees in magick- A selection of tree spellsAnd much more!Let your spiritual journey take root as you delve into the magickal world of trees.

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of Trees - Felicity Hart

Compelling, remorseless, brilliant John Gray A first ink drawing showed a hanged man swinging from a gallows on which perched an enormous crow. And there were at least twenty other etchings and pen or pencil sketches that had the same leitmotif of hanging.On the edge of a forest: a man hanging from every branch.A church steeple: beneath the weathercock, a human body dangling from each arm of the cross. . . Below another sketch were written four lines from François Villon s Ballade of the Hanged Men.On a trip to Brussels, Maigret unwittingly causes a man s suicide, but his own remorse is overshadowed by the discovery of the sordid events that drove the desperate man to shoot himself.This novel has been published in previous translations as Maigret and the Hundred Gibbets and The Crime of Inspector Maigret. One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century Guardian

Objev podobné jako The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien - Georges Simenon