the beautiful summer cesare pavese

The Beautiful Summer - Cesare Pavese

''An astonishing portrait of an innocent on the verge of discovering the cruelties of love... there are whispers here of the future work of Elena Ferrante'' Elizabeth Strout, from the introduction''Life was a perpetual holiday in those days...''It''s the height of summer in 1930s Italy and sixteen-year-old Ginia is desperate for adventure. So begins a fateful friendship with Amelia, a stylish and sophisticated artist''s model who envelops her in a dazzling new world of bohemian artists and intoxicating freedom. Under the spell of her new friends, Ginia soon falls in love with Guido, an enigmatic young painter. It''s the start of a desperate love affair, charged with false hope and overwhelming passion - destined to last no longer than the course of a summer.The Beautiful Summer is a gorgeous coming-of-age tale of lost innocence and first love, by one of Italy''s greatest writers.''Pavese, to me, is a constant source of inspiration'' Jhumpa Lahiri''One of the few essential novelists of the mid-twentieth century'' Susan Sontag''[Pavese writes books of] extraordinary depth where one never stops finding new levels, new meaning'' Italo Calvino''For my trip to Los Angeles, I''m packing The Beautiful Summer, a slender account of love in 1930s Italy'' Jessie Burton, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful Summer - Cesare Pavese

The Leucothea Dialogues - Cesare Pavese, Minna Zallman Proctor

A shifting, primordial work by Cesare Pavese, plumbing the netherworlds of philosophy, myth, human feeling, and mortality"Above all [Pavese''s novels] are works of an extraordinary depth where one never stops finding new levels, new meanings . . . Each one of Pavese''s novels revolves around a hidden theme, something unsaid which is the real thing he wants to say." — Italo Calvino Cesare Pavese''s The Leucothea Dialogues is peopled with gods, centaurs, clouds, poets, hunters, snakes, and nymphs. These are the beings who spoke to him through the ancient plays and poems he read in primary school. Here they speak again in the twenty-seven dialogues that form the novel. Pavese calls mythology a "hothouse of symbols." His hothouse is liveliest at night, in the peculiar clarity of darkness. Pavese''s characters are more than "characters," they play like the dreams of earliest childhood, they pose questions that seem to travel through the minds of the dead to the minds of the living and back again. Through reeds, shadows, glens, fields of blazing straw, homes and villages on the edges of valleys, and over cliffs, we follow their harried stories. In Minna Zallman Proctor''s radiant translation, The Leucothea Dialogues is an expression ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Leucothea Dialogues - Cesare Pavese, Minna Zallman Proctor

Hard Labor - Cesare Pavese, William Arrowsmith

A landmark translation of passionate, fiercely intelligent poetry about coming of age by one of the most influential Italian writers of the twentieth century.Cesare Pavese’s 1936 collection of poems, Lavorare stanca, is increasingly regarded as one of the most astonishing and powerful books of twentieth-century poetry. William Arrowsmith’s translations capture the spirit and complex vitality of Pavese’s voice.This bilingual edition also contains a thorough introduction to Pavese’s work, notes to individual poems, and two critical essays that he wrote about Lavorare stanca, the book by which he hoped to be remembered. “Lavorare stanca,” he once declared, “is a book that might have saved a generation.”

Objev podobné jako Hard Labor - Cesare Pavese, William Arrowsmith

The House on the Hill - Cesare Pavese

''Pavese''s novels are works of an extraordinary depth where one never stops finding new levels, new meanings'' Italo CalvinoJune, 1943. Allied aircraft are bombing Turin; fascist Italy is on its knees. Every evening, after a day''s teaching in the city, Corrado returns to the safety of the hills and the care of his two doting landladies. He has no attachments, no obligations. Yet against his better judgement he is drawn to the easy warmth of a circle of anti-fascists who congregate at a nearby tavern, and confronted with a painful choice: emotional and political commitment, with all its dangers - or devastating retreat. Pavese''s extraordinary semi-autobiographical novel is a lucid portrayal of missed opportunities and human weakness, set against the seductive intensity of the Italian countryside.Translated with an introduction by Tim ParksShortlisted for The Society of Authors Translation Award 2022

Objev podobné jako The House on the Hill - Cesare Pavese

The Moon and the Bonfires - Cesare Pavese

'Insinuating, haunting and lyrically pervasive' The New York Times Book ReviewA new translation by Tim ParksTwenty years after making his fortune in America, Eel is drawn back to the closest thing he has to a home: the Piedmontese countryside where he grew up poor and illegitimate. Wandering the valleys and vineyards with his childhood friend Nuto, Eel remembers the farm where he worked, his employer's beautiful daughters, the rituals of rural life. Yet as he discovers more about what happened there during the war, he realizes that these timeless landscapes hide terrible, savage secrets. By turns fond and evocative, seductive and troubling, The Moon and the Bonfires is a lyrical masterpiece of memory and betrayal. Translated with an Introduction by Tim Parks

Objev podobné jako The Moon and the Bonfires - Cesare Pavese

How to Raise the Perfect Dog - Cesar Millan

For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives - as well as those who have already brought a dog home. Based on Cesar''s own detailed experiences raising individual puppies from some of the most popular breeds, How to Raise the Perfect Dog is like having Cesar right beside you.HOW TO RAISE THE PERFECT DOG INCLUDES:- What to expect from each stage of your puppy''s development- Quick and easy housebreaking- The essentials of proper nutrition- The importance of vaccinating - and of not over-vaccinating- Creating perfect obedience from day one through rules, boundaries, and calm-assertive leadership- How to avoid the most common mistakes owners'' make raising puppies and young dogs- How to correct any issue before it becomes a problem

Objev podobné jako How to Raise the Perfect Dog - Cesar Millan

The Infinite Alphabet - Cesar A. Hidalgo

We all understand that knowledge shapes the fate of business and the growth of nations, but few of us are aware of the principles that govern its motion. The Infinite Alphabet unravels the laws describing the growth and diffusion of knowledge by taking you from a failed attempt to build a city of knowledge in Ecuador to the growth of China’s innovation economy. Through dozens of stories, you will learn why aircraft manufacturers in Italy began manufacturing scooters after the Second World War and how migrants like Samuel Slater shaped the industrial fabric of the United States.Knowledge is the secret to the wealth of nations. But to understand it, we must accept that it is not a single thing, but an ever-growing tapestry of unique ideas, experiences and received wisdom. An Infinite Alphabet that we are only beginning to fathom.César A. Hidalgo, a world-renowned scholar for his work on economic complexity, will walk you through the “three laws” and the many principles that govern how knowledge grows, moves, and decays. By the end of this journey, you will understand why knowledge grows exponentially in the electronics industry and what mechanisms govern its diffusion across geographic borders, social networks, and professional ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Infinite Alphabet - Cesar A. Hidalgo

The Best Summer of Our Lives - Rachel Hauck

"Rachel Hauck sets the gold standard in inspirational fiction. The Best Summer of Our Lives is a nostalgic novel of friendship, romance, and the choices that define a life."--Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authorTwenty years ago, the summer of ''77 was supposed to be the best summer of Summer Wilde''s life. She and her best friends, Spring, Autumn, and Snow--the Four Seasons--had big plans.But those plans never had a chance. After a teenage prank gone awry, the Seasons found themselves on a bus to Tumbleweed, "Nowhere," Oklahoma, to spend eight weeks as camp counselors. All four of them arrived with hidden secrets and buried fears, and the events that unfolded in those two months forever altered their friendships, their lives, and their futures.Now, thirtysomething, Summer is at a crossroads. When her latest girl band leaves her in a motel outside Tulsa, she is forced to face the shadows of her past. Returning to the place where everything changed, she soon learns Tumbleweed is more than a town she never wanted to see again. It''s a place for healing, for reconciling the past with the present, and for finally listening to love''s voice.Praise for The Best Summer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Best Summer of Our Lives - Rachel Hauck

Summer at the Castle Cafe - Donna Ashcroft

'Yes, yes, yes! This was the book that I have been waiting for all year! I absolutely loved it! Had me hooked from the first page . . .Worth far more than five stars!!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 starsIF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS SUMMER, MAKE IT SUMMER AT THE CASTLE CAFE . . .When Alice Appleton's boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, just after she has lost her mother, she's knocked sideways. Escaping to the stunning Dorset coast, she takes a job at the crumbling Castle Cafe. It's a million miles away from her busy London lifestyle, and she knows her mum would approve.Surrounded by cream teas and welcoming faces, could the quirky seaside village be the perfect place for Alice to heal her broken heart this summer?Mysterious and handsome Jay O'Donnell has lived in picturesque Castle Cove since he was a child. Haunted by a tragedy from his past, he's on a mission to save as many people as possible as a lifeboat volunteer. When newcomer Alice catches his eye, Jay he has to remind himself he can have no distractions.But he begins to realise that it might just be his turn to be rescued... As ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Summer at the Castle Cafe - Donna Ashcroft

Summer at the Cornish Beach Cafe - Donna Ashcroft

''Absolutely stunning... Left me feeling the fresh air of Cornwall and feeling the sea breeze... Heartwarming... made me laugh, cry, smile and fall in love... Every time I came to the end of the chapter, I just HAD to know what was going to happen next... I ended up devouring the whole book in a several hour sitting!!... Gorgeous!'' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Step into gorgeous Indigo Cove on the stunning Cornish coast and be swept off your feet with this totally gripping summer romance about reuniting with your first crush. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Sarah Morgan and Cathy Bramley.When Jessie is jilted at the altar, she needs an escape. Running to her grandfather''s house in Indigo Cove, she doesn''t expect to crash straight into her first love. She only needs to take one look at tall, brooding Ashton''s sea-glass eyes to know she needs to stay away, to avoid another heartbreak.Throwing herself into the community around the Cornish café by the sea, Jessie helps her grandfather with his puzzles and feels her confidence build as the quirky locals welcome her. But she can''t stay away from Ashton, exploring the beautiful coastline hand-in-hand and learning to trust again.But when she discovers ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Summer at the Cornish Beach Cafe - Donna Ashcroft

Summer in the City - Fiona Collins

''Collins perfectly balances the light and shade of life, resulting in an uplifting and heart-warming book that proves to be the perfect summer read'' CULTUREFLY, JULY READS-------------------------------A beautiful and heart-wrenching story set over one hot summer in London, about a father and daughter who help one another to step out into the world again, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond.Prue is not someone you would notice willingly. She likes to keep herself to herself and fade into the background. If it weren''t for the birthmark on her left cheek, she might actually succeed at becoming invisible. She spends all of her time with her blind father, Vince. Scarred by a difficult past, they sit together in silence and ignore the vibrant city just on their doorstep. That is, until something forces them both to go outside and see what they have been missing. For Vince, that means discovering how to see the world without his sight. For Prue, that means finding the courage to finally love and be loved in return. About family, second chances and finding the courage to face your fears, this is a moving story that will stay with you long after you have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Summer in the City - Fiona Collins

Summer at the Cornish Cafe - Phillipa Ashley

One summer can change everything . . .Perfect for readers who love Debbie Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Trisha Ashley.“Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read.” Katie Fforde"Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!" Jill MansellDemi doesn’t expect her summer in Cornwall to hold anything out of the ordinary. As a waitress, working all hours to make ends meet, washing dishes and serving ice creams seems to be as exciting as the holiday season is about to get.That’s until she meets Cal Penwith. An outsider, like herself, Cal is persuaded to let Demi help him renovate his holiday resort, Kilhallon Park. Set above an idyllic Cornish cove, the once popular destination for tourists has now gone to rack and ruin. During the course of the Cornish summer, Demi makes new friends – and foes – as she helps the dashing and often infuriating Cal in his quest. Working side by side, the pair grow close, but Cal has complications in his past which make Demi wonder if he could ever truly be interested in her.Demi realises that she has finally found a place she can call home. But as the summer draws to a close, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Summer at the Cornish Cafe - Phillipa Ashley

Rome for the Summer - Lynne Shelby

Escape to Rome with this sparkling summer romance!''Art, history, intrigue, travel and romance - this book has it all . . . an immersive and intriguing romance - utterly captivating'' SANDY BARKER''I loved, loved, loved this story!! I quite honestly couldn''t put it down''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A really lovely read - and one I''d certainly recommend to all''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''An absolutely delightful and heartwarming summer read!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review ''Loved loved loved this book, a bright summery summer in Rome!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I absolutely loved this book . . . the best of escapist romance''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A clever, sweeping, dual-timeline romance that will absolutely keep you guessing! . . . can''t wait for more from this talented author''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewKate Harper has always loved the painting that has hung in her parents'' dining room for years, never suspecting that it is worth a fortune. When her art dealer boyfriend cheats her family out of the proceeds of the painting''s sale, she is left devastated and alone.Kate discovers that two hundred years ago, the girl in the painting, Charlotte Browne, ran ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rome for the Summer - Lynne Shelby

The Summer She Went Missing - Ichaso Chelsea

Last summer, they searched for Audrey Covington. This summer, they'll search for the truth. Paige Redmond has always felt lucky to spend her summers in Clearwater Ridge, with lazy days sunning at the waterfalls and nights partying at the sprawling houses of the rich families who vacation there.The Covingtons are one of these families, and beautiful, brilliant Audrey Covington is Paige's best friend. And last year, when Audrey's crush-worthy brother Dylan finally started noticing Paige, she was sure it would be the best summer ever. Except Audrey didn't seem quite like herself.Then one night, she didn't come home. Though Audrey wasn't the first girl to disappear in Clearwater Ridge, she left behind more lies than clues. Now, one summer later, her case has gone cold, and nobody, least of all Paige, can make sense of what happened.When Paige stumbles across a secret hidden in Audrey's room, however, it changes everything she thought she knew about last summer. She and Dylan set out on their own investigation, discovering things even the police don't know about the people of Clearwater Ridge. But tracking down missing girls—girls who might be beyond saving by now—means entering a world far darker than Paige has ever ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Summer She Went Missing - Ichaso Chelsea

The It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Hanová

Now a streaming series in Summer 2022!Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come. But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started—at Cousins Beach.

Objev podobné jako The It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Hanová

The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Hanová

Now a blockbuster original series on Prime Video! Will Belly choose Jeremiah or Conrad? Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.Some summers are just destined to be pretty. Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

Objev podobné jako The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Hanová

The Girls of Summer - Katie Bishop

''Dark, timely and thought-provoking. It''s a must-read'' THE SUN''Visceral and raw. Buy it'' GLAMOUR''Reminiscent of HBO''s hit The White Lotus... The obvious read-alike is My Dark Vanessa'' BOOKLIST''Packs an incredible punch'' THE TIMES''It''s set to be a big summer hit'' The IndependentAn idyllic island. An all-consuming romance. The best summer of your life . . .But what if everything you remember was a lie?**********Rachel has loved Alistair since she was seventeen.Even though she hasn''t seen him for sixteen years and she''s now married to someone else.Even though she was a teenager when they met.Even though he is almost twenty years older than her.Now in her thirties, Rachel has never been able to forget their golden summer together on a remote, sun-trapped Greek island. But as dark and deeply suppressed memories rise to the surface, Rachel begins to understand that Alistair - and the enigmatic, wealthy man he worked for - controlled much more than she ever realized.Rachel has never once considered herself a victim - until now.**********For fans of GIRL A, MY DARK VANESSA and LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE, The Girls of Summer is a bold compulsive exploration of sex, power and consent, and what happens when we revisit the past ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Girls of Summer - Katie Bishop

The Summer Dare - Joanna Dodd

Six weeks of friendship. A lifetime paying for it.They were the cool girls. Two years older, oozing glamour. She could prove herself worthy of their friendship. She could do the dare.Twenty-five years later, Lucy has a perfect life. She is still friends with the cool girls. All except one. Maddie. The one they never saw again after the dare. They don''t talk about her. They don’t think about her. It is as though she never existed until…Lucy gets a text from an unknown number. Why didn''t you tell them where I was?The past hurtles into the present and secrets push their way to the surface.Who is the message from? Is Maddie back? Or is someone else set on exposing the truth and seeking revenge?A gripping domestic psych thriller perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, S.E. Lynes and Lisa Jewell.Praise for The Summer Dare:‘I absolutely LOVED The Summer Dare - it was so perfectly plotted and so, so tense! It had me biting my nails all the way through.’ Lisa Hall‘A tense, absorbing thriller that builds to a lightning pace and delivers a killer final twist.’ Sarah Clarke‘Clever, chilling and intricately plotted. The shocking end twist floored me.’ A A. Chaudhuri‘An ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Summer Dare - Joanna Dodd

The It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Hanová

Now a blockbuster original series on Prime Video! Will Belly choose Jeremiah or Conrad? Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han.It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come. But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started—at Cousins Beach.

Objev podobné jako The It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Hanová

The It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Hanová

Now a blockbuster original series on Prime Video! Will Belly choose Jeremiah or Conrad? Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come. But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started—at Cousins Beach.

Objev podobné jako The It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Hanová

The Last Summer (Quick Reads) - Karen Swan

An island full of secrets. A gripping love story . . .her young life Effie Gillies has lived, wild and free, on the remote Scottish island of St Kilda. But when Lord Sholto visits the island, the attraction between them is instant. For one glorious week she guides the handsome young Lord around the isle, and falls in love for the first time. But a storm hits and her world falls apart.Three months later, all the islanders are moved to a better life on the mainland. And Effie is surprised to be offered a job working for Sholto''s father. But Sholto and Effie come from two different worlds - can love ever win?The Last Summer is based on the true history of St Kilda and its small island community.Quick Reads are short books from bestselling authors, perfect for a fast and satisfying read – whether you''re a regular reader, or just getting started. This edition is an abridged version of Karen Swan''s beloved bestseller, The Last Summer.''The most exciting, enchanting story of forbidden love I’ve ever read'' – Cathy Bramley, author of The Sunrise Sisterhood''I loved it and can’t wait for the next in the series!'' – Jill Mansell, author ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Last Summer (Quick Reads) - Karen Swan

The Forgotten Summer of Seneca - Camryn Garrett

From acclaimed author Camryn Garrett comes a middle-grade mystery with a magical twist, about a girl who goes to live with her aunt in the summer after the loss of her father—and who finds a doorway in Central Park that leads to a magically preserved historical village Filled with sparkling magic, honest explorations of grief, and moving depictions of a new friendship, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca asks us to remember a history that’s often overlooked—and imagine a future where we’re brave enough to embrace change. Everything is changing, and twelve-year-old Rowan Robinson hates it. She’s dreading having to spend her summer in New York City with her Aunt Monica, even though she used to love it. But things are just different after her father passed away. Without him, nothing about her world feels the same. Things start to get a little better when Rowan brings her dad’s old camera to Central Park to take pictures. But as she’s snapping photos, she notices a strange mirror-like shape floating in the air. When she gets closer to it, she trips and falls through the portal, and after she lands, she finds herself in a different world: Seneca Village, where Black people ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Forgotten Summer of Seneca - Camryn Garrett

The Summer Party - Kate Gray

Your invitation for the hottest summer thriller of the year has arrived . . .''The thriller of the summer'' SARA OCHS''Smart, sharp and stylish'' ANDREA MARA ''Addictive'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS ''Everything you want in a thriller'' FIONA CUMMINS It''s the event of the year - the company summer party at a luxury hotel. Mel can''t wait to let her hair down with her colleagues. Sun, sea, and her sights set on her work crush. But as the cocktails flow and darkness falls, cracks start to appear. Secrets, lies, revenge. No one is as innocent as they seem. But could one of them be guilty of murder? Mel soon realises someone is masterminding a deadly plan. And she must uncover the truth if she''s going to get out alive . . . A twisty and sun-soaked locked-room thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and T.M. Logan. ''A tense, gripping and atmospheric thriller that will have you up all night'' KATY BRENT ''Nail-biting . . . the perfect cocktail-by-the-pool companion'' EMILY FREUD ''An immersive psychological thriller with a brilliantly claustrophobic setting'' C.L. PATTISON''A fast-paced, tense locked-room thriller'' LOUISE JENSEN ''Extraordinarily suspenseful . . . the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Summer Party - Kate Gray

The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones - Daven McQueen

Unsuspecting boy. Big-hearted girl. Small-minded town. Invincible summer.Summer, 1955. Calls for equality are sweeping America, but sixteen-year-old Ethan Harper is about to discover just how deep the roots of racism run. When mixed-race Ethan is sent to stay with his white uncle and aunt in Ellison, Alabama, he soon discovers that the only thing smaller than the town itself are the minds of its inhabitants.Except for Juniper Jones - resident artist, oddball and self-proclaimed free spirit. Ignoring the tide of prejudice and disapproval that follows Ethan, Juniper enlists him as her sidekick in her quest for an unforgettable summer. Armed with two bikes and an unlimited supply of root beer floats, the pair set out to find their place in a town that''s set on rejecting them. Along the way, they will find hope, friendship - and maybe something more . . .

Objev podobné jako The Invincible Summer of Juniper Jones - Daven McQueen

The Last Summer - Karen Swan

When the residents of St Kilda ask to be evacuated from their remote island home in the summer of 1930, it’s in search of a better life on the mainland rather than the scratch existence on their mountain in the sea.For 18-year old tomboy Effie Gillies, it’s a bittersweet departure. She’s the best young climber on the island, as skilled and brave as any of the men. But it is Effie’s expansive knowledge of local bird life that leads her to taking up a position as curator of Dumfries House’s ornithological collection - and back into the arms of Lord Dumfries’ son and heir, Sholto.During her last summer on St Kilda, Effie had been Sholto’s guide, and their attraction had seemed irresistible but, in the glamorous polite society of Ayrshire, it is clear they are worlds apart. When a body is discovered on the island, soon after the evacuation, a scandal erupts as she is implicated. Sholto knows she’s keeping secrets – but are they even her own?The Last Summer is the first in an epic, sweeping historical series by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Swan, set in and around the Scottish island of St Kilda.

Objev podobné jako The Last Summer - Karen Swan

The Butterfly Summer - Harriet Evans

''Heart-stopping and wonderful . . . an epic, sweeping, romantic story told brilliantly'' Sophie KinsellaIt begins and ends with Keepsake, the house that holds its shadows too tightly.Nina Parr''s mother has lied to her for most of her life. But when Nina inherits Keepsake, a long-forgotten house in Cornwall, she pieces together a sad truth that reaches back to the outbreak of war in the 1930s. A must-read for fans of Kate Morton and Santa Montefiore.What magic is this?You follow the hidden creek towards a long-forgotten house.They call it Keepsake, a place full of wonder . . . and danger. Locked inside the crumbling elegance of its walls lies the story of the Butterfly Summer, a story you''ve been waiting all your life to hear. This house is Nina Parr''s birthright. It holds the truth about her family - and a chance to put everything right at last.Two things happen when you are a Parr girl: when you are ten, you are told about your future role. The second thing that a Parr girl at some point must learn is harder to tell of.It is a dark work indeed, the business of this house, hidden from the world.Praise for The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Butterfly Summer - Harriet Evans

The Summer Party - Kate Gray

Your invitation for the hottest thriller of the summer has arrived . . .''The thriller of the summer'' SARA OCHS''Smart, sharp and stylish'' ANDREA MARA ''Addictive'' CLAIRE DOUGLAS ''Everything you want in a thriller'' FIONA CUMMINS It''s the event of the year - the company summer party. Mel can''t wait to let her hair down with her colleagues. Sun, sea, and her sights set on her work crush. One big happy family. But as the champagne flows and the sun begins to set, cracks in the team start to appear. Secrets, lies, revenge. No one is as innocent as they seem. But could one of them be guilty of murder? Mel soon realises someone is orchestrating a deadly plan. And she must uncover the truth if she''s going to get out alive . . . A twisty and sun-soaked locked-room thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and T.M. Logan. ''A tense, gripping and atmospheric thriller that will have you up all night'' KATY BRENT ''Nail-biting . . . the perfect cocktail-by-the-pool companion'' EMILY FREUD ''An immersive psychological thriller with a brilliantly claustrophobic setting'' C.L. PATTISON''A fast-paced, tense locked-room thriller'' LOUISE JENSEN ''Extraordinarily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Summer Party - Kate Gray

The Greengage Summer - Godden Rumer

A tense, evocative, portrait of love and deceit set during one long hot summer in France, The Greengage Summer is a hauntingly beautiful coming-of-age story by from Rumer Godden, the author of Black Narcissus, a major BBC drama series.When their mother is suddenly taken ill on holiday, five siblings are left to fend for themselves at the elegant, faded hotel, Les Oeillets. Under the increasingly jealous gaze of the glamorous patronne, Mademoiselle Zizi, the children gravitate towards her mysterious and charming lover, Eliot, for comfort. And, amongst the gnarled trees of the old orchards, thirteen-year-old Cecil watches from the side lines as her achingly beautiful sister, Joss, is drawn into the heart of a toxic affair.‘Rumer Godden’s novels pulse with life’ - Daily Telegraph‘One of the finest. . .English novelists’ - New York Times‘An exciting tale, this novel has both charm and atmosphere’ - Evening Standard

Objev podobné jako The Greengage Summer - Godden Rumer

The Summer Before the War - Helen Simonsonová

It is late summer in East Sussex, 1914. Amidst the season’s splendour, fiercely independent Beatrice Nash arrives in the coastal town of Rye to fill a teaching position at the local grammar school. There she is taken under the wing of formidable matriarch Agatha Kent, who, along with her charming nephews, tries her best to welcome Beatrice to a place that remains stubbornly resistant to the idea of female teachers. But just as Beatrice comes alive to the beauty of the Sussex landscape, and the colourful characters that populate Rye, the perfect summer is about to end. For the unimaginable is coming – and soon the limits of progress, and the old ways, will be tested as this small town goes to war.

Objev podobné jako The Summer Before the War - Helen Simonsonová

The Beautiful Ones - Prince

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Times, Sunday Times and Telegraph Book of the Year______________________________________________''A triumph ... a masterclass in the bottling of its subject’s seductive essence. His presence in this book is so strong that it’s hard to believe he has really left the building''MOJO''Handsomely presented, visually sumptuous''THE TIMES______________________________________________From Prince himself comes the brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time—featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began writing before his tragic death. Prince was a musical genius, one of the most talented, beloved, accomplished, popular, and acclaimed musicians in pop history. But he wasn''t only a musician—he was also a startlingly original visionary with an imagination deep enough to whip up whole worlds, from the sexy, gritty funk paradise of his early records to the mythical landscape of Purple Rain to the psychedelia of Paisley Park. But his greatest creative act was turning Prince Rogers Nelson, born in Minnesota, into Prince, the greatest pop star of his era. The Beautiful Ones is the story of how Prince became Prince—a first-person account of a kid absorbing the world around him and then creating a persona, an artistic vision, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful Ones - Prince

Summer at the Lake - Erica James

This summer, escape to Lake Como - where the scene is set for romance, fate and second chances...''A big hug of a novel that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy'' Woman''A tale of lost love, fate and second chances'' NewFor Floriana, it is the place where the love of her life is getting married to another woman. And she''s been invited to the wedding.Esme fell in love there for the first time - over sixty years ago. But what happened to the man who stole her heart, and changed the course of her life?Adam has buried himself in work to distract from his broken heart. A trip to Lake Como might just be the fresh start he needs...Even in the dazzling summer sun, the past casts a poignant shadow... But can the magic of the Italian lake finally set them all free? Let Erica James sweep you away...''Glorious escapism'' Sunday Express Magazine''Joyously readable'' Woman & Home''I wanted it to go on forever'' Cathy Bramley

Objev podobné jako Summer at the Lake - Erica James

A Dreamy Summer on the Lake - Phillipa Ashley

Can an escape to the mountains mend her broken heart? Heartbroken and humiliated, Emma Tremayne has finally escaped from her high-powered PR job. Moving to the Lake District to enjoy some much-needed peace and quiet, she finds herself instead in the path of local mountain rescuer Will Tennant. Emma only wants to be community-minded when she agrees to help the mountain rescue team raise funds for their new headquarters. Unfortunately, the locals, including the extremely handsome Will, don''t look too kindly on outsiders. Can Emma convince Will that he has the wrong idea about her intentions, or will her leap of faith soon lead to a sharp fall . . .?*Previously published as Decent Exposure, and in the US as 12 Men for Christmas*Praise for Phillipa Ashley''s stunning escapist novels:''Deliciously entertaining'' - Liz Fenwick''Enjoyable and uplifting'' - Jo Thomas''I loved every gorgeous page'' - Claudia Carroll''Escapist and uplifting'' - Woman & Home''The ultimate summer reading escape!'' - Yours''A feel-good read for summer'' - Sun''Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read'' - Katie Fforde''Romantic and life-affirming'' - Woman''s Weekly''You can''t help but fall in love with the characters'' - Helen Cox

Objev podobné jako A Dreamy Summer on the Lake - Phillipa Ashley

Summer in the Shadow of Byron - Andrew McConnell Stott

Villa Diodati. 1816.In a villa on the shore of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, and his young wife Mary, gathered for the summer. For three glittering months, this party of young bohemians would share their lives, charged with sexual and artistic tensions. It was a period of extraordinary creativity from which would emerge some of the masterworks of the Romantic period, including Frankenstein. But there were two other guests at the villa that summer, for whom the season would not be so rosy. With Byron came his young physician, John Polidori, a man with literary aspirations of his own. And joining Mary was her step-sister, the beautiful Claire Clairmont. For Byron and the Shelleys, their stay by the lake would serve to immortalise them in the annals of literary history. But for Claire and Polidori, the Swiss sojourn would scar them forever.

Objev podobné jako Summer in the Shadow of Byron - Andrew McConnell Stott

The Summer I First Saw You - Elizabeth O'Roark

Meet your new favourite couple in the breathtaking next book of the angsty SUMMER series - perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Mia Sheridan. I wanted her out of my house. Now I can't imagine her leaving at all.Once upon a time, my buddy's younger niece was following me around the beach with stars in her eyes. Now Daisy's twenty-one, the loveliest thing I've ever laid eyes on, and blackmailing me into letting her stay for the summer. If she's not bent over on my deck in yoga pants, she's in a bikini that covers far less.She makes me laugh when I want to stay pissed off and forces me to remember all the things I used to love. If only she weren't so damn young and so incredibly off-limits. The sizzling tension between us is getting harder to resist, but giving in would destroy some of my oldest friendships.Worst of all, though?It might destroy Daisy too.

Objev podobné jako The Summer I First Saw You - Elizabeth O'Roark

Five Manifestos for the Beautiful World - Saidiya Hartman, Phoebe Boswell

The second annual Alchemy Lecture was presented in November 2023 at York University to a sold out in-person audience and nearly one thousand live online viewers. Moderated by Dr. Christina Sharpe, the Alchemists - agile thinkers and practitioners working across a range of disciplines and geographies - convened to discuss their radical visions of the beautiful world, and the manifestos that may help to guide us there. Their treatises have been captured and luminously expanded in the pages of this book. Cherokee Nation citizen and professor Joseph M. Pierce asserts that ''for this decolonial future to become possible, the guiding force must no longer be capital but relations.'' Informed by her practice of ''curation as care,'' Brazilian film curator Janaina Oliveira evokes music and movement as a means toward this relationality: ''it''s almost by falling that you live... The beautiful world dances then stumbles. The beautiful world dances dancing.'' Kenyan-British visual artist Phoebe Boswell uses the space of a virtual gallery to ask, ''If we burn down the institution, what happens next? Do we trust ourselves to know?'' and gestures toward the possibility of this ''as yet unlived, unexperienced thing.'' Professor and MacArthur fellow Saidiya Hartman asks us to consider ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Five Manifestos for the Beautiful World - Saidiya Hartman, Phoebe Boswell

The Beautiful Ones - Silvia Moreno-Garciová

''Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible'' TAYLOR JENKINS-REID, author of Daisy Jones and the SixThe Grand Season has just begun and already Nina''s debut among Loisail''s most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.Under his tutelage, Nina''s talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion. Discover why readers love The Beautiful Ones ''Jane Austen with added magic!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review''An exquisitely written historical comedy of manners . . . her writing is elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful Ones - Silvia Moreno-Garciová

The Last Summer - Karen Swan

Two strangers from drastically different worlds meet . .. Wild-spirited Effie Gillies has lived all her life on the small island of St Kilda. But when Lord Sholto, heir to the Earl of Dumfries, visits, the attraction between them is instant.For one glorious week she guides the handsome young visitor around the isle, falling in love for the first time - until a storm hits and her world falls apart. Three months later, St Kilda lays silent as the islanders are evacuated for a better life on the mainland. With her friends and family scattered, Effie is surprised to be offered a position working on the Earl's estate.Sholto is back in her life but their differences now seem insurmountable, even as the simmering tension between them grows . . .Then, when a shocking discovery is made back on St Kilda, all her dreams for this bright new life are threatened by the dark secrets Effie and her friends thought they had left behind. Opposites attract in this epic and spellbinding novel, which transports us from the untamed beauty of St Kilda to the glamour and intrigues of high society in the 1930s. The Last Summer is the first book in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Last Summer - Karen Swan

This Side of Paradise / The Beautiful and Damned - F. Scott Fitzgerald

With an Introduction and Notes by Lionel Kelly, University of Reading.This Side of Paradise tells the story of Amory Blaine, the only child of wealthy parents, whose journey from adolescence to adulthood follows him from prep school through to Princeton University, where his literary talents flourish, in contrast to his academic failure. A sequence of love affairs with beautiful young women are fatally damaged by the collapse of his family’s fortune, and the novel ends with him poised to face the challenge of making his own way in the world. Composed in an unconventional narrative mode, the novel is a rich fusion of satiric and romance idioms, and found a captivated audience on its publication in 1920. It made Fitzgerald rich and famous overnight.The Beautiful and Damned is a bleaker version of the corrosive power of wealth and its privileges, one of Fitzgerald’s abiding subjects. Anthony Patch, is heir to a huge fortune, whose marriage to the beautiful and indolent Gloria is increasingly shadowed by Anthony’s fall into alcoholism. Though he wins a lawsuit to gain his inheritance of millions of dollars, it is a pyrrhic victory, for he is now a physically and morally broken man.

Objev podobné jako This Side of Paradise / The Beautiful and Damned - F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Beautiful and Damned - F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Beautiful and Damned, F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel, tells the story of Anthony Patch, a 1920s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune. Anthony and his wife Gloria are young and gorgeous, rich and leisured, and dedicate their lives to the reckless pursuit of happiness. But this intimate story turns tragic, as their marriage disintegrates under the weight of their expectations, dissipation, jealousy and aimlessness. Fitzgerald skilfully portrays the east-coast elite as the Jazz Age begins its ascent, engulfing all classes into what will soon be known as Cafe Society. As with all of Fitzgerald's novels, it is a brilliant character study written in breathtaking prose. It is also a gripping account of the complexities of marriage, largely based on Fitzgerald's relationship with his wife, Zelda. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Author Information F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was born into a well-to-do Catholic family living in St Paul, Minnesota. At Princeton University he decided to become a writer, leaving without graduating in 1917 to join the army when America entered the First ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful and Damned - F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Summer Skies - Jenny Colganová

The brand-new escapist summer novel from Sunday Times bestseller Jenny Colgan. Fall in love with a new cast of characters and get swept away in a breath-taking romance you''ll want to read again and again . . .''A glorious, breathtaking, tender romance. I loved every moment of the ride'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''[A] blast of feelgood fiction [...] it makes me want to head for the Highlands'' THE TIMES''You''ll be racing through the pages'' INDEPENDENT''Another Colgan classic for the beach bag'' WOMEN''S WEEKLY___________________________________Born into a family of successful pilots, Morag is used to flying high. But when a tragic accident above the clouds grounds her, could the future she''d always imagined be suddenly out of reach?When she receives a call telling her that her beloved grandfather has been taken ill, Morag leaves her fast-paced life in London to return home to the tranquil Scottish Highlands. With her grandfather out of action, Morag has no choice but to take over flying the local route in his rickety old plane, ferrying locals across the beautiful islands of the archipelago.But as the weather takes a dramatic turn, Morag is forced to crash-land on a remote island and suddenly finds herself far from civilisation and all ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Summer Skies - Jenny Colganová

The Beautiful Spy - David Tremain

In September 1940 a beautiful young woman arrived by seaplane and rubber dinghy on the shores of Scotland accompanied by two men – one of Germany’s many attempt to penetrate British defences and infiltrate spies into the UK. This seems to be one of the few established facts in the otherwise mysterious tale of Vera Eriksen. Even the origins of the woman described as ‘the most beautiful spy’ remain hazy, as does her ultimate fate. David Tremain delves into the archives, and in doing so begins to reveal glimpses of her fascinating life story: her career as a dancer in Paris; a tumultuous and violent dalliance with a White Russian officer of uncertain identity; her time in England with the Duchesse de Château-Thierry, an Abwehr agent; the suspicious and untimely death of her husband, and a rumoured pregnancy. The Beautiful Spy also grapples with perhaps the biggest mystery of all: what happened to Vera after she was released by the British?

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful Spy - David Tremain

Schlumpf – the Intrigue Behind the Most Beautiful Car Collection in the World - Ard Op De Weegh

This fabulous collection of cars was brought together by two French brothers, Hans & Fritz Schlumpf, and consists of hundreds of the most beautiful cars ever produced. The ‘Schlumpf affair’ is perhaps one of the most famous stories in the car collectors world, covered extensively by the media in the mid-1970s, when the collection was seized by the trade unions and later by the French government. The Schlumpf brothers were accused of fraudulent actions to obtain their collection -- but following extensive research by the authors of this book, the true story behind the collection is revealed. Ard and Arnoud op Weegh spent many years investigating the Schlumpf affair, and discovered many previously unpublished documents which prove that the Schlumpf brothers have been wrongly accused over the years. This book is written to tell the true story behind the collection, and also to rehabilitate the Schlumpf family name. The book is beautifully illustrated with some rare photographs, and features many of the beautiful cars that make up the Schlumpf collection.

Objev podobné jako Schlumpf – the Intrigue Behind the Most Beautiful Car Collection in the World - Ard Op De Weegh

The Great Summer Street Party Part 1: Sunshine and Cider Cake - Georgia Hill

Welcome to Berecombe-by-the-Sea for a year of very special celebrations…This year sees the seventy-fifth anniversary of D-Day. We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those brave boys who went to fight on French beaches for our freedom.And now Berecombe is playing host to our American allies once more. All surviving soldiers who were billeted in the town have been invited for street parties, a D-Day parade, a black-tie ball at The Henville and much, much more.So, come along, get dressed up and join in the fun!Ashley Lyddon arrives in the quaint coastal community of Berecombe feeling more than a little lost. The former art teacher desperately needs a fresh start after a car accident that cost her everything. How is it that the town’s older residents seem to have more zest for life than she does?A certain American history lecturer, Eddie McQueen, has also blown into town, just like the GIs did seventy-five years previously. Then, as now, they shook things up, and left secrets trailing in their wake.Ashley knows all too well, like the D-Day soldiers, that laying the past to rest is easier said than done although her new community seems to believe that tea and cake ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Great Summer Street Party Part 1: Sunshine and Cider Cake - Georgia Hill

The Summer We Started Over - Nancy Thayer

Two sisters reconnect and pursue their dreams on the beautiful island of Nantucket, overcoming life’s challenges and finding new love, in this heartwarming and hopeful novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer.Eddie Grant is happy with her life and her work as a personal assistant to Dinah Lavender, one of the most famous and renowned romance authors in the business. But being a spectator to notoriety and glamour isn’t as fulfilling as she once thought. Thankfully, Eddie has the perfect excuse for a vacation: Her hardworking younger sister, Barrett, is opening her gift shop on Memorial Day weekend, and could use all the help she can get. But going home to the beautiful island of Nantucket means facing the family’s difficult past. Shortly after the death of Eddie and Barrett’s brother, their mother left them and their father made the spontaneous decision to buy a small farm. Eddie stayed there for only a year before her family’s grief threatened to consume her as well, and had been living in Manhattan ever since. Now that she is back, Eddie must face all she left behind: her father’s increased eccentricities, which has led to a house bursting at the seams ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Summer We Started Over - Nancy Thayer

The Greengage Summer - Godden Rumer

When their mother is suddenly taken ill on holiday, five siblings are left to fend for themselves at the elegant, faded hotel, Les Oeillets. Under the increasingly jealous gaze of the glamorous patronne, Mademoiselle Zizi, the children gravitate towards her mysterious and charming lover, Eliot, for comfort. And, amongst the gnarled trees of the old orchards, thirteen-year-old Cecil watches from the sidelines as her achingly beautiful sister, Joss, is drawn into the heart of a toxic affair.A tense, evocative portrait of love and deceit in the Champagne country of the Marne, Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer is a hauntingly beautiful coming-of-age story.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Objev podobné jako The Greengage Summer - Godden Rumer

The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary - Charlie Eccleshare

Roma have risen from their ruins!Manolas, the Greek God in Rome!The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes.This was not meant to happen, this could not happen . . . this is happening!Peter DruryIf football is the beautiful game, then commentators are its poets.Whether it''s the brevity of Barry Davies, the boundless enthusiasm of Clive Tyldesley or the sheer eloquence of Peter Drury''s monologues, the canon of football commentary is replete with memorable lines that would have some of the great classical orators nodding in appreciation. Curated by football journalist Charlie Eccleshare, The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary is a glorious anthology of iconic lines, set out as poems, celebrating the best commentators that have ever graced a microphone. Each poem is accompanied by ''scholarly'' analysis capturing the enduring power of language on the beautiful game.So, drink it in, and immerse yourself in classic verse from Ali Brownlee, Andy Gray, Brian Moore, David Coleman, John Motson, Jon Champion, Jonathan Pearce, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Martin Tyler, and many more.-----"It is a privilege to be part of this excellent work" - Martin Tyler"There have been some brilliant lines of commentary down the years and Charlie''s academic deconstruction of them is terrific." - Peter Drury

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary - Charlie Eccleshare

The Holmfirth (Summer Wine) Branch Line - Dr. Alan Earnshaw

Holmfirth was, in its genesis, little more than a northern industrial textile town, despite the fact that it nestled in some stunningly beautiful countryside. By the mid-1960s many of the mills had gone out of business and the short branch railway had closed in May 1965. Then, something rather unusual happened that would change Holmfirth forever. On 4th January, 1973 the first ever Last of the Summer Wine programme hit the TV screens.The programme was a great success and the rest, as they say, is history! Today Holmfirth has changed out of all recognition from the town where the respected transport historian, Professor Alan Earnshaw went to school. In this book he charts the history of the former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway branch line from Brockholes Junction to Holmfirth in a way that will be enjoyed by railway enthusiasts, railway modellers, locals and visitors alike.

Objev podobné jako The Holmfirth (Summer Wine) Branch Line - Dr. Alan Earnshaw

Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer - Jeffrey Boakye

''Hilarious and full of heart.'' A. M. Dassu''Will inspire a whole generation of music-lovers.'' Rashmi Sirdeshpande''Fizzing with originality and energy.'' Katya BalenKofi had an idea . . . one big lightning bolt of an idea that hit him like electricity. And all it needed was Kelvin’s incredible memory for words. Kofi is used to stuff going wrong, he''s usually in detention or about to be. But when he finds out his best friend Kelvin has a photographic memory, he comes up with a genius money-making scheme. The whole school is obsessed with music, but no one can ever make out the words, so the boys hit the jackpot selling a new fanzine full of song lyrics: PAPER JAM. It''s not long before one of the teacher''s tells Kofi: ‘You could be a real leader at this school, you know that?’ and . . . suddenly it''s turning out to be the best summer ever!

Objev podobné jako Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer - Jeffrey Boakye

The Beautiful Layers of Me - Sophia Payne

A reassuring picture book celebration of individuality and heritage told with heart, emotion and evocative illustrations, for every child battling with their self-esteem or anxiety about wearing cultural dress."Beautiful . . . Reflects the reality of many young people who may feel unsure of traditional clothing and how it might be perceived by others." Inclusive Books for ChildrenCelebrate each other''s unique identity and build tolerance, empathy and understanding of everybody''s background in this authentic and sensitively told story from Sophia Payne and the 2023 Diverse Book Award-winning illustrator Ruchi Mhasane.Ameena can’t wait for her aunty’s wedding. She is wearing a brand-new salwar kameez – the layers of floaty fabric filled with pretty patterns make her feel like a princess. But when someone comments on her “pyjamas”, she loses all confidence, fearing that her friends might not accept her traditional clothing. Through courage, family love and self-belief, Ameena discovers what it means to take pride in the beautiful layers of her heritage, especially in the face of difficult comments."An affirming story about accepting and loving ourselves and our cultural traditions." Kirkus Reviews"A sincere ending. . . shows the rich and intricate layers of their diverse cultures that make them beautiful and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful Layers of Me - Sophia Payne

The Beautiful Brain - Alfonso Araque, Larry Swanson, Eric Newman

At the crossroads of art and science, The Beautiful Brain presents Nobel Laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal’s contributions to neuroscience through his groundbreaking artistic brain imagery. “Among the world’s greatest scientific illustrations. . . . They posit the thing between your ears as an immense cosmic universe, or at least one of the most intricate of all of nature’s creations. That the images are also undeniable as art only adds to the complexity.” —New York Times Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852–1934) was the father of modern neuroscience and an exceptional artist. He devoted his life to the anatomy of the brain, the body’s most complex and mysterious organ. His superhuman feats of visualization, based on fanatically precise techniques and countless hours at the microscope, resulted in some of the most remarkable illustrations in the history of science. This selection of Cajal’s exquisite drawings of brain cells, brain regions, and neural circuits features accessible descriptive commentary, explored in the text from multiple perspectives: Larry W. Swanson describes Cajal’s contributions to neuroscienceLyndel King and Eric Himmel explore his artistic roots and achievementEric A. Newman provides commentary on the drawingsJanet M. Dubinsky describes contemporary neuroscience imaging techniques This book is the companion to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Beautiful Brain - Alfonso Araque, Larry Swanson, Eric Newman