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The Book of Snakes - Welbeck Children's Books
Explore the amazing world of snakes like never before! Read the notes, sketches and photographs of a globe-trotting snake expert and discover her amazing journey of discovery, as she gets up close with over 20 different snake species from all over the world, with details on their habitat, size, unique features, and prey.As well as fantastic, close-up photography, the book also includes annotated sketches of the snakes and thrilling stories of encountering each one - it''s like having access to a real explorer''s journal. Told as a fictional story of snake encounters across the globe, this realistic account is a fantastic visual guide to the world''s deadliest, fastest, most unusual, and rarest snakes.
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The Book of Snakes - Mark O'Shea
Updated to reflect the most recent species classifications, a second edition of the beautifully illustrated and beloved guide to 600 members of the suborder Serpentes.  For millennia, humans have regarded snakes with an exceptional combination of fascination and revulsion. Some people recoil in fear at the very suggestion of these creatures, while others happily keep them as pets. Snakes can convey both beauty and menace in a single tongue flick, and so these creatures have held a special place in our cultures. Yet, for as many meanings as we attribute to snakes—from fertility and birth to sin and death—the real-life species represent an even wider array of wonders. Now in a new edition, reflecting the most recent species classifications, The Book of Snakes presents 600 species of snakes from around the world, covering roughly one in seven of all snake species. It will bring greater understanding of a group of reptiles that have existed for more than 160 million years and that now inhabit every continent except Antarctica, as well as two of the great oceans. This volume pairs spectacular photos with easy-to-digest text. It is the first book on these creatures that combines a broad, worldwide sample with ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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One Day On Our Blue Planet ...In the Ocean - Ella Bailey
The fourth in the series of charmingly illustrated children's books teaching little ones about the natural world.
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The Essential Taylor Swift Fanbook - Welbeck Children's Books
Calling all Swifties! This brand new, fully up to date book has everything that fans need to know about Taylor Swift. Follow her journey from country music sensation to global megastar. Discover the hidden meanings behind her greatest songs, find out about her life as a performer and movie star, and read all kinds of quotes and TayTay trivia.Take a quiz to see how well you know Taylor, and even work out how to adopt all her different styles. You'll even join her on her current Eras world tour, and discover the story behind this amazing international event – including best songs and most momentous moments. This is an unmissable book for anyone who loves Taylor Swift!
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Master Builder: Minecraft Challenges - Welbeck Children's Books
If you''re playing Minecraft online with friends, you need this cool new collection of amazing Minecraft challenges! This book gives you simple, step-by-step instructions for building amazing arenas, setting up fun quests, and organising server-wide games.Difficulty levels range from easy-to-play games like hide-and-seek and racing, to fun building challenges, and all the way up to huge epic tasks involving all your friends. Best of all, you don''t need to mod your copy of Minecraft-all the challenges here can be shared with your friends without any extra downloads or alterations to regular Minecraft. If you''re looking to create some spectacular challenges to amuse and amaze your friends, look no further!
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101 Cool Things to Do in Minecraft - Welbeck Children's Books
Minecraft gives everyone so many opportunities for open-ended play... but when you have the whole world to explore what do you do?This book solves that problem, with 101 amazing ideas for fun challenges and quests in Minecraft. From finding every animal to making your own food factory, creating the ultimate underwater base to challenging your friends to an online dance-off, you won''t believe the crazy tasks within. In-game activities range from combat quests to building challenges, and even mad stunts. This is the perfect book for anyone who wants to increase their Minecraft fun 101 times over!
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Dreams - Welbeck Children's Books
Dreams. We all have them, but why? And most importantly, what do they mean? Inside this book, you will find the answers to these questions and more. Discover the meaning behind dozens of common dreams, from missing teeth to flying, or taking an impossible school test. Find out how to master your nightmares, and learn about the science behind dreaming and getting a good night''s sleep. It''s all illustrated in a fun, accessible style that will help put your mind at ease and give you an insight into the importance of these wonderful nighttime adventures.
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Head to Head: Gaming Heroes - Welbeck Children's Books
Dive into an exciting world of video game heroes and their trusty sidekicks with this action-packed, highly illustrated independent and unoffical book for young gamers. Including reviews of the best games and profiles of all your favorite heroes, from Mario to Sonic to Kirby and Astro Bot, this book introduces kids to their favorite characters and the stories behind them. So... who''s the best? You get to choose! Bursting with colorful artwork and fun facts, it''s perfect for inspiring the imaginations of the youngest gamers.
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Eye Twisters - Welbeck Children's Books
Discover tons of amazing illusions, and learn how they work!
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The Book of All Books - Roberto Calasso
''Beautiful, intellectually thrilling . . . unlike anything else'' TelegraphPromise and separation. Grace and guilt. The chosen and the damned. Roberto Calasso''s captivating retelling of key stories from the bible evokes the dramatic world of the Old Testament and casts one of the founding texts of Western civilization in an astonishing - and disquieting - new light. The Book of All Books is the culmination of a lifetime''s work and the tenth part of a series that began with The Ruin of Kasch.''Engaging . . . enlightening'' Financial Times''Surprising . . . vivid'' Spectator
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On the Plain of Snakes - Paul Theroux
WINNER OF THE EDWARD STANFORD AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TRAVEL WRITING 2020 The master of contemporary travel writing, Paul Theroux, immerses himself in the beautiful and troubled heart of modern MexicoNogales is a border town caught between Mexico and the United States of America. A forty-foot steel fence runs through its centre, separating the prosperous US side from the impoverished Mexican side. It is a fascinating site of tension, now more than ever, as the town fills with hopeful border crossers and the deportees who have been caught and brought back. And it is here that Paul Theroux will begin his journey into the culturally rich but troubled heart of modern Mexico.Moving through the deserts just south of the Arizona border, Theroux finds a place brimming with charm, yet visibly marked by both the US border patrol looming to the north and mounting discord from within. Attending local language and culinary schools, driving through the country and meeting its people, Paul Theroux gets under the skin of Mexico.From the writer praised for his ''curiosity and affection for humanity in all its forms'' (New York Times Book Review), On The Plain of Snakes is an urgent and mesmerising exploration of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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On The Plain Of Snakes - Paul Theroux
The legendary travel writer drives the entire length of the US–Mexico border, then takes the back roads of Chiapas and Oaxaca, to uncover the rich, layered world behind the everyday headlines. Paul Theroux has spent his life crisscrossing the globe in search of the histories and peoples that give life to the places they call home. Now, as immigration debates boil around the world, Theroux has set out to explore a country key to understanding our current discourse: Mexico. Just south of the Arizona border, in the desert region of Sonora, he finds a place brimming with vitality, yet visibly marked by both the US Border Patrol to the north and mounting discord from within. With the same humanizing sensibility that he employed in Deep South, Theroux stops to talk with residents, visits Zapotec mill workers in the highlands, and attends a Zapatista party meeting, communing with people of all stripes who remain south of the border even as family members brave the journey north. From the writer praised for his “curiosity and affection for humanity in all its forms” (The New York Times Book Review), On the Plain of Snakes is an exploration of a region in conflict.
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The Art of Talking with Children - Rebecca Rolland
From a Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist, an invaluable positive parenting guide that gives readers evidence-based tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness. Science has shown that the best way to help our kids become independent, confident, kind, empathetic, and happy is by talking with them. Yet, so often, parents, educators, and caregivers have trouble communicating with kids. Conversations can feel trivial or strained—or worse, are marked by constant conflict. In The Art of Talking with Children, Rebecca Rolland, a Harvard faculty member, speech pathologist, and mother, arms adults with practical tools grounded in child development to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages—whether it’s engaging an obstinate toddler or getting the most monosyllabic adolescent to open up. The Art of Talking with Children shows us how quality communication—or rich talk—can help us build the skills and emotional intelligence children need to thrive. Inside this essential guide, you’ll discover how to transform your family’s communication with practical, science-backed strategies:The Science of Rich Talk: Learn an evidence-based framework developed by a Harvard-trained speech pathologist to nurture your ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Story of the Wind Children - Sibylle von Olfers
George is playing with his boats, but there''s no wind to make them sail. Then one of the wind children comes and blows especially for him – and together they embark on a great adventure.The wind child blows dandelions in the meadows, shakes apples from the tree and blows the leaves around and eventually she blows George home on a cloud.From the author of The Story of the Root Children and The Story of the Snow Children, this is another classic children''s story with beautiful art-nouveau illustrations that cultivate a feeling of magic and nostalgia.
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I'm The Bin Lorry Driver - Oxford Children's Books
Today you''re the bin lorry driver! Your job is to collect the recycling from the town''s busy streets. Let''s go!Enter a world of imaginative play with this fun and immersive insight into the role of a bin lorry driver. Children will love using their imagination to take the driver''s seat and pretend to use the bin lorry''s controls to drive around town, operate the bin lorry''s paddle blade and empty the hopper at the recycling centre!This book puts the reader in charge, to build self-confidence and encourage following instructions, problem solving, and teamwork. The narrative is embedded with early learning skills such as recognition of colours, shapes, and numbers. This makes it perfect to share with children as a fun way to practise these key skills, while spotting their favourite vehicles and making the sound effects. The story ends with a sense of achievement as the rubbish is sorted at the recycling centre.
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First Book of Prayers - Roger Priddy, Priddy Books
First Book of Prayers by Priddy Books is the perfect present to share the message of God''s love with toddlers.Part of a best-selling range from Priddy Books, this pocket-sized board book with a soft, padded cover is great for little hands to hold. Each page has an emotive prayer to read together about different things to be thankful and to pray for:Dear God,Thank you for teaching me kindness.I will always try to be kind to others.AmenEach prayer is accompanied by related photographs and illustrations for children to look at and ask questions about, encouraging speaking skills and knowledge of the world around them.
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The Book of Fire - Christy Lefteri
'Stunning... will long remain in the reader's mind' - Kristin HannahTHE UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO AND SONGBIRDS - NOW AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK, EBOOK & AUDIOBOOK. ______________________ AMONG THE ASHES, THEY FOUND HOPE .. . In a tiny, beautiful Greek village, deep in an ancient forest, live a family - Irini, Tasso and their daughter, sweet Chara.One day their world is rocked when a forest fire consumes the village, leaving houses burned and lives irreparably damaged. But while Tasso and Chara struggle to find the courage to bear what has happened, Irini is tormented by guilt for her part in the fate of the man who started the fire . .. A captivating, moving novel of survival, hope and redemption, as epic as it is intimate, and set against the tormented landscape of our changing world, THE BOOK OF FIRE is the blazing new book from the international bestselling author of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO and SONGBIRDS. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK OF FIRE'Christy Lefteri is a magician when it comes to the written word, and although the story is about a devastating event, beauty pours forth from her prose, and this, and the storyline ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Garden Flowers - Angie Lewin, Christopher Stocks
The perfect armchair and gardening companion to the garden flowers of the British Isles. Christopher Stocks tells the fascinating tales of nineteen cultivated flowers and their journeys from distant corners of the world to British gardens, illustrated by the painter and printmaker Angie Lewin in this charming companion guide. The Book of Garden Flowers builds on the success of Angie Lewin’s and Christopher Stocks’ previous collaborations; The Book of Wild Flowers (Thames & Hudson, 2024) and The Book of Pebbles (Thames & Hudson, 2020.) While The Book of Wild Flowers explored the natural history of Britain’s favourite wild species, The Book of Garden Flowers is more a social history, bringing into focus some of the remarkable people who introduced exotic plants to our gardens from around the globe, including: • Margery Fish, secretary to six successive editors at the Daily Mail, who rescued many cottage garden flowers from obscurity • Ellen Willmot, who employed over 100 staff in her garden and burned through a huge fortune thanks to her passion for plants, dying penniless and alone • Charles Dickens, who became obsessed with a particular pelargonium • John Gerrard, the famous 17th-century herbalist, who planted the first nasturtiums in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Frights for Spooky Nights - Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Ghosts and ghouls, crypts and cryptids await you in The Book of Frights for Spooky Nights, the illustrated notes of a long-gone Ghost Hunter whose guidance from beyond the grave will send you to the world''s scariest places.Run from the headsman''s axe in the Tower of London, seek out the seasick spirits aboard the Queen Mary in California, and escape the pharaoh''s wrath in the Valley of the Kings, with this frighteningly factual compendium of spooky sites from around the globe. For each haunted locale, you''ll first read the research of the ghost hunter, learning all about the real history and beliefs behind the creepy goings-on. Then, you''re put in the middle of the action as you visit each place in an attempt to finally complete the Book of Frights, and end its curse for good... From treading the storied cemeteries of Edinburgh to dodging the Headless Horseman in Connecticut, these are adventures you won''t want to go on alone!As well as the featured locations, scattered throughout the book are many more secrets and facts to uncover in the bitesize tales of the Ghost Hunter''s travels to farflung places, grouping together spooky castles, eerie countryside, forests of fear, and even ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Guilt - Catherine Chidgey
MORNING, AFTERNOON, NIGHT. THE MOTHERS ARE ALWAYS WATCHING . . .''Brilliant . . . Chidgey''s luxurious and unhurried prose stokes tension in a compulsive thriller'' Observer''Written with insight and brio, deftly balancing darkness and light, depth and pace'' Guardian''Chidgey writes with surgical precision and emotional weight . . . quietly devastating, fiercely intelligent and unforgettable'' Irish Times''Eloquent prose, rich characterizations, and knotty concepts - an emotional and intellectual tour de force'' Kirkus''Brilliant . . . you will race through this book in a single, breathless sitting'' Literary ReviewEngland, 1979. Vincent, Lawrence and William are the last remaining residents of a secluded New Forest home, part of the government''s Sycamore Scheme. Every day, the triplets do their chores, play their games and take their medicine, under the watchful eyes of three mothers: Mother Morning, Mother Afternoon and Mother Night.Their nightmares are recorded in The Book of Dreams.Their lessons are taken from The Book of Knowledge.And their sins are reported in The Book of Guilt.All the boys want is to be sent to the Big House in Margate, where they imagine a life of sun, sea and fairground rides. But, as the government looks to shut down the Sycamore Homes, the triplets ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Fire - Christy Lefteri
'Stunning... will long remain in the reader's mind' - Kristin HannahTHE UNMISSABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO AND SONGBIRDS - NOW AVAILABLE IN HARDBACK, EBOOK & AUDIOBOOK.______________________ AMONG THE ASHES, ONE FAMILY FOUND HOPE . . . In a tiny, beautiful Greek village, deep in an ancient forest, live a family - Irini, Tasso and their daughter, sweet Chara. One day their world is rocked when a forest fire consumes the village, leaving houses burned and lives irreparably damaged. But while Tasso and Chara struggle to find the courage to bear what has happened, Irini is tormented by guilt for her part in the fate of the man who started the fire . . .A captivating, moving novel of survival, hope and redemption, as epic as it is intimate, and set against the tormented landscape of our changing world, THE BOOK OF FIRE is the blazing new book from the international bestselling author of THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO and SONGBIRDS. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK OF FIRE'Christy Lefteri is a magician when it comes to the written word, and although the story is about a devastating event, beauty pours forth from her prose, and this, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of the Tree - Angus Hyland, Kendra Wilson
The Book of the Tree is a celebration of trees in art featuring works by some of the world''s leading artists, photographers and illustrators."The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way."William BlakeFrom stately old oaks to beautiful forests and woods, trees have provided a source of inspiration for artists throughout history.This charming gift book presents a selection of some of the most beautiful artworks inspired by trees. Interspersed throughout the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular trees, from Egon Shiele''s delicate watercolors of chestnut trees, to Rousseau''s exotic forests, Claire Cansick''s vivid woodlands and Hockney''s tree-lined groves.The Book of the Tree presents a wonderful collection of arboreal art that revels in the enduring beauty of our trees, woodlands and forests. It is the perfect gift for art-lovers, tree-lovers and nature-lovers.More books in the series:The Book of the Flower by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781786272454)The Book of the Bird by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781780677507)The Book of the Dog by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781780676562)The Book of the Cat by Angus Hyland and Caroline Roberts (9781786270719)The ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Gold - Ruth Frances Long
A DESPERATE THIEF. A MAGICAL BOOK. A HEIST FOR THE AGES. 'History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry' Sarah Rees Brennan 'Intricately plotted and vividly imagined' M.A. Kuzniar There's only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.In exchange for her brother's freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within.It's just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn't bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother's interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .Tropes included:Magical Heist Childhood friends to enemies...to lovers Second chance romance Alt History Renaissance Found family READERS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD'SIX OF CROWS meets THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA, with just a hint of A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, with a charm and edge that is all Long's own' 'I'm fully on board for more adventures ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Gold - Ruth Frances Long
🗡ï¸ðŸ’📖A DESPERATE THIEF. A MAGICAL BOOK. A HEIST FOR THE AGES. 📖ðŸ’🗡ï¸ðŸ’«''History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry'' Sarah Rees Brennan 💫💫 ''Intricately plotted and vividly imagined'' M.A. Kuzniar 💫There''s only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.In exchange for her brother''s freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within. It''s just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn''t bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother''s interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .Tropes included: ✅ Magical Heist 💫✅ Childhood friends to enemies...to lovers 💖✅ Second chance romance â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹âœ… Alt History Renaissance 📜✅ Found family 🫂READERS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD ''SIX OF CROWS meets THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA, with just a hint of A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, with a charm and edge that is all ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther - Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones
A Spectator 2023 Book of the YearEsther is the most visual book of the Hebrew Bible and was largely crafted in the Fourth Century BCE by an author who was clearly au fait with the rarefied world of the Achaemenid court. It therefore provides an unusual melange of information which can enlighten scholars of Ancient Iranian Studies whilst offering Biblical scholars access into the Persian world from which the text emerged.In this book, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones unlocks the text of Esther by reading it against the rich iconographic world of ancient Persia and of the Near East. Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther is a cultural and iconographic exploration of an important, but often undervalued, biblical book, and Llewellyn-Jones presents the book of Esther as a rich source for the study of life and thought in the Persian Empire. The author reveals answers to important questions, such as the role of the King’s courtiers in influencing policy, the way concubines at court were recruited, the structure of the harem in shifting the power of royal women, the function of feasting and drinking in the articulation of courtly power, and the meaning of gift-giving and patronage at the Achaemenid court.
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The Book of Gold - Ruth Frances Long
🗡ï¸ðŸ’📖A DESPERATE THIEF. A MAGICAL BOOK. A HEIST FOR THE AGES. 📖ðŸ’🗡ï¸ðŸ’«''History and enchantment woven in a seamless, intricate tapestry'' Sarah Rees Brennan 💫💫 ''Intricately plotted and vividly imagined'' M.A. Kuzniar 💫There''s only one thing notorious thief Lyta loves more than a big score: her little brother, Kit. But when Kit is arrested for producing seditious pamphlets, he stands to lose not only his printing press, but possibly his life.In exchange for her brother''s freedom, Lyta strikes a daring bargain with the king -she will steal the infamous Book of Gold: a mysterious manuscript reputed to be hiding vast magical power within. It''s just the kind of challenge Lyta relishes, but she didn''t bargain for a secretive scholar, her brother''s interference, or the return of handsome and brooding Captain Sylvian Chant, once her lover and partner in crime, now an incorruptible royal bodyguard . . .Tropes included: ✅ Magical Heist 💫✅ Childhood friends to enemies...to lovers 💖✅ Second chance romance â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹âœ… Alt History Renaissance 📜✅ Found family 🫂READERS LOVE THE BOOK OF GOLD ''SIX OF CROWS meets THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA, with just a hint of A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC, with a charm and edge that is all ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Common Prayer - Brian Cummings
The Book of Common Prayer is one of the most influential books in history. First published in the reign of Edward VI, in 1549, it was a product of the English Reformation following the break with Rome. For nearly five centuries, it has formed the order of worship for established Christianity in England. More listeners have heard these prayers, it is said, than the soliloquies of Shakespeare. As British imperial ambitions spread, the Book of Common Prayer became the primary instrument (at least as much as the King James Bible) of English culture, firstly in Ireland in 1551. When the Puritans fled to America in 1620 it was to escape the discipline imposed by of the Book of Common Prayer, yet the book came to embody official religion in America before and after Independence, and is still in use. Today it is a global book: it was the first book printed in many languages, from north America to southern Africa, to the Indian sub-continent. In this Very Short Introduction Brian Cummings tells the fascinating history of the Book of Common Prayer, and explains why it is easily misunderstood. Designed in the 1540s as a radical Protestant answer to Catholic "superstition", ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Story of the Snow Children - Sibylle von Olfers
The snow children take Poppy on a magical adventure to the Snow Queen's wintry kingdom. A collectable new edition of the classic winter picture book with a cloth spine from the creator of The Story of the Root Children.
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The Book of Tarot - Danielle Noel
Unlock the magic of the Tarot, set goals and intentions with clarity and learn how to handle your deck with confidence as a tool of self-discovery with this stunning and beautifully illustrated guide from Tarot expert and creator of the renowned Starchild Tarot, Danielle Noel . ''This book will be right at home on the book shelves and altars of Lightworkers, spiritual seekers and personal development enthusiasts everywhere'' -- Vix, founder of ''New Age Hipster''''Made for the spirit-bound, magic-seeking, wandering soul... We cannot recommend the insight of this book enough!'' -- Paula Pavlova, co-founder of ''GAIA Collective''''Divine beauty and insights on every page.'' -- Lauren Luquin, author of ''Astrology of Herbs & Tarot''''A great book for beginners, easy to use and great with the cards by the same author'' -- ***** Reader review''This book is an absolute must have!!!'' -- ***** Reader review''Informative, fantastic and lovely to look at'' -- ***** Reader review''This book is wonderful'' -- ***** Reader review''Seriously blew me away! Unlike anything from this planet!'' -- ***** Reader review''Truly surpassed my expectations!'' -- ***** Reader review''So insightful'' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************************************************Unlock your magic.The Tarot is an empowering and wise tool that has been used for generations. Guided ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two - Philip Pullman
From the author of the phenomenal His Dark Materials comes the next chapter in the story of Lyra Silvertongue . . .Lyra is now studying at St Sophia''s College, Oxford, with her daemon Pantalaimon.But, for the first time there are serious divisions between the two.Lyra is questioning everything she once held dear. Pan misses the impulsiveness of their youth.When an act of terrible violence breaks the peace of the Oxford night, Lyra and Pan''s relationship reaches a crisis and they are drawn, far from home, into the dangerous factions of a world they had no idea existed.The Secret Commonwealth is truly a book for our times; a powerful adventure and a thought-provoking look at what it is to understand yourself and to grow up and make sense of the world around you. This is storytelling at its very best from one of our greatest writers.*Exclusive to the paperback edition, Chris Wormell''s new original illustrations bring Lyra''s world vividly to life.*_____Reviews for The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two:"[Pullman] has created a fantasy world, made yet more satisfying in rigour and stylistic elegance. This is a book for getting older with" Guardian, Book of the Week"The Secret Commonwealth is ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Trespass - Nick Hayes
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION 2022‘Brilliant, passionate and political . . . The Book of Trespass will make you see landscapes differently'' Robert Macfarlane''A remarkable and truly radical work, loaded with resonant truths'' George MonbiotThe vast majority of our country is entirely unknown to us because we are banned from setting foot on it. By law of trespass, we are excluded from 92 per cent of the land and 97 per cent of its waterways, blocked by walls whose legitimacy is rarely questioned. But behind them lies a story of enclosure, exploitation and dispossession of public rights whose effects last to this day.The Book of Trespass takes us on a journey over the walls of England, into the thousands of square miles of rivers, woodland, lakes and meadows that are blocked from public access. By trespassing the land of the media magnates, Lords, politicians and private corporations that own England, Nick Hayes argues that the root of social inequality is the uneven distribution of land.Weaving together the stories of poachers, vagabonds, gypsies, witches, hippies, ravers, ramblers, migrants and protestors, and charting acts of civil disobedience that ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Wild Flowers - Angie Lewin, Christopher Stocks
The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles.Illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks follow up the success of The Book of Pebbles with The Book of Wild Flowers, a celebration of British wild flowers and their place in the landscape. Christopher Stocks explores their beguiling and sometimes peculiar history, and reveals some of the best places to see them, as well as the conditions in which they thrive. The book focuses on around 21 of Lewin's favourite wild flowers, and include reproductions of her paintings and illustrations, many of them created specially for the book.Sustaining our long-held affection for the British countryside, The Book of Wild Flowers will appeal to anyone who loves British wild flowers, as well as fans of Angie Lewin, who is widely admired for her alluring images of the natural world.
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The Book of Kells - Bernard Meehan
One of the most remarkable manuscripts to survive from the early Middle Ages inEurope, the Book of Kells was probably painted around 800 in a monastery at Iona inScotland or Kells in Ireland, or perhaps in both places. Extraordinarily inventive andintricate imagery accompanies the texts of the four Gospels: full-page depictions ofEvangelists and their symbols, lavish honorific openings to the Gospels, extraordinaryinitials, and decoration that combines complex interlace, animals, and human figures.This newly photographed book explores the Book of Kells through its historicalbackground; a display of the elements of the book at their actual size; the spectacularopenings of the texts that precede the Gospels; a study of earlier and comparablemanuscripts; detailed examination of symbols and themes, with special enlargeddetails; a look at the scribes and artists who worked on the manuscript; and aconsideration of technical aspects, illuminated by recent scientific research.The rich illustrations feature more than fifty full-size reproductions of completepages of the manuscript plus enlarged details that allow one to relish the intricacyof elements barely visible to the naked eye. Supplementary images place themanuscript in its setting and provide comparisons for its iconography and style.
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The Book of Magic - Alice Hoffman
‘Full of Hoffman’s bewitching and lucid prose and vivid characters, The Book of Magic is ultimately about the very human magic of family and love and actions that echo through generations… it casts a spell’ —Matt HaigTHE STUNNING, UNFORGETTABLE CONCLUSION TO THE BELOVED PRACTICAL MAGIC SERIES For centuries, the Owens family has been cursed in matters of love. When beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the sound of the deathwatch beetle, she knows that it is a signal. She has finally discovered the secret to breaking the curse, but time is running out. She has only seven days to live. Unaware of the family’s witchcraft lineage and all it entails, one of the young sisters of the new Owens generation has fallen in love. As the curse strikes once again, her love’s fate hangs in the balance, spurring three generations of Owens to venture back to where it all began and use their gifts to break the spell that has marked all their lives. But doing so threatens to destroy everything the family has fought so hard to protect. How much will they give up for the greatest gift of all?'This page-turning Atlantic-crossing caper is, above all, a paean to family ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Eve - Clothier Meg
The Binding meets The Handmaid''s Tale - Discovering a book of dark and ancient power, a convent librarian must defend it with her life. Perfect for fans of dark academia and historical feminist fiction.''A wonderfully rich and absorbing tale'' Observer''Expertly crafted and beautifully told'' Jennifer Saint''All so good. I read it in two days flat, and wish I had spaced it out more'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEWBeatrice is the convent''s librarian. For years, she has shunned the company of her sisters, finding solace only with her manuscripts. Then, one carnival night, two women, bleeding and stricken, are abandoned outside the convent''s walls. Moments from death, one of them presses something into Beatrice''s hands: a bewitching book whose pages have a dangerous life of their own.But men of the faith want the book destroyed, and a zealous preacher has tracked it to her door. Her sisters'' lives - or her obsession. Beatrice must decide.The book''s voice is growing stronger.An ancient power uncoils.Will she dare to listen?More praise for THE BOOK OF EVE:''What an extraordinary book'' Harriet Tyce ''A ravishing, erudite feminist hijack of Renaissance Florence'' Alice Albinia''A beautifully written, utterly enthralling read'' Karen Coles ''Mysterious, bewitching and beautiful'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Dungeons & Dragons The Book of Dragons - Michael Witwer
The definitive illustrated guide to Dragons - the most iconic creatures in the D&D universe.Unleash the ultimate draconic compendium with Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Dragons! Delve into the awe-inspiring world of dragons, lavishly illustrated with newly commissioned artworks and penned from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut, the mighty dragon gods themselves. Decades of complex lore are meticulously condensed into detailed summaries, making this a must-own volume for every Dungeons & Dragons fan.An unparalleled glimpse into the history and culture of D&D’s DragonsThe first D&D book of its kind: No book has ever been written from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut, making this a fresh and compelling addition to the Dungeons & Dragons loreUnmatched authenticity and attention to detail: Written by Michael Witwer, bestselling author of Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt Visual DictionaryAn incredible gift for Dungeons & Dragons fans old and new: Accessible but authoritative, The Book of Dragons is perfect for fans and players from all backgroundsGorgeous package: Complete with a textured cover that mimics the feel of dragon scalesThis definitive guide unveils the rich lore, diverse types, and legendary characters of the dragon realm. Essential for every D&D fan, it offers unparalleled ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Money - Monzo
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'Informative...warm in tone and easy to understand. A safe space to learn about money.' Clare Seal, author and founder of My Frugal Year ‘An evergreen guide to keep through different life stages.’ Bola Sol, author of Your Money Life'Cuts the jargon, keeps it real — and actually makes money feel manageable.' Jason Butler, global financial well-being expert and authorIf you’d never normally read a personal finance book, this one’s for you. __________________________________________________________________________Ah, money. We all use it, but most of us feel like we don't 'get' it. Enter: a personal finance book you’ll actually want to read. With absolutely no judgement or jargon, The Book of Money breaks down big, complex topics into bite-sized chunks. Inside… Balancing your budget: avoid the day-before-payday dread How to 'do money' together: take the tension out of sharing finances Becoming an investor: why it’s not just for millionaires Life after work: look after your future self and leave pension procrastination behind Debt and borrowing: how to get on top of your debt and use credit to your advantage Property: renting, buying and making the most of where you liveWith infographics, practical exercises and stories inspired by Monzo’s 12 ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works - Alexander Bennett, Musashi
The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett''s groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi''s The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work. Plus, definitive translations of five more known works of Musashi! This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584-1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido—"the way of the warrior."Until now, English translations of The Book of Five Rings have been based on inaccurate copies of Musashi''s long-lost original manuscript. Bennett''s translation is the first to be based on a careful reconstruction of the original text by Japan''s foremost Musashi scholar. By identifying discrepancies among the existing copies, adding missing texts and correcting over 150 incorrect characters, this source is the closest representation of Musashi''s original work possible. Utilizing this new source, Bennett captures the subtle nuance of the classic Japanese text, resulting in the most accurate English translation of The Book of Five Rings availableEnjoy complete, richly annotated translations of Musashi''s most-known works:The Book of Five Rings Mirror on the Way of CombatNotes on Combat StrategyCombat Strategy in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of St John - Fergus Henderson, Trevor Gulliver
''The Book of St John is too witty to be a manifesto, but it is a sturdy invocation of the need for comfort, generosity and ritual at the table. And it is a gurglingly delightful compendium of - quite simply - delicious ideas and stories'' Nigella Lawson''An unutterable joy from the team behind one of the most influential and important restaurants in Britain ... This is much more than a book of recipes, though (glorious as they are). It’s also about the importance of the table, of feasting, of friendship, of the white cloth napkin on your knee. And it sings of simple but wonderful pleasures: a bacon sandwich and a glass of cider, a doughnut and a glass of champagne.’ Diana Henry, The Telegraph''The Book of St. JOHN, part food gospel, part memoir, part recipe book.'' Observer Food MonthlyJoin the inimitable Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver as they welcome you into their world-famous restaurant, inviting you to celebrate 25 years of unforgettable, innovative food.Established in 1994, St. JOHN has become renowned for its simplicity, its respect for quality ingredients and for being a pioneer in zero waste cooking – they strive to use every part of an ingredient, from ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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My First Big Book of Farm Animals - Little Bee Books
Play with all the animals on the Farm in this jumbo coloring book featuring nearly 200 pages of large FARM ANIMAL images with bold, chunky outlines for hours of fun! Collect them all-more in the My First Big Book of Coloring series now!Children will love My First Big Book of Farm Animals, a follow-up book to the successful My First Big Book of Coloring and My First Book of Coloring 2, that's packed with page after page of farm animal fun! The appealing artwork, with its heavy, chunky black lines, are eye-catching and kid-friendly. This book is sure to engage little ones for hours!
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The Book of Magic - Alice Hoffman
‘Full of Hoffman’s bewitching and lucid prose and vivid characters, The Book of Magic is ultimately about the very human magic of family and love and actions that echo through generations… it casts a spell’ —Matt HaigTHE STUNNING, UNFORGETTABLE CONCLUSION TO THE BELOVED PRACTICAL MAGIC SERIES For centuries, the Owens family has been cursed in matters of love. When beloved aunt Jet Owens hears the sound of the deathwatch beetle, she knows that it is a signal. She has finally discovered the secret to breaking the curse, but time is running out. She has only seven days to live. Unaware of the family’s witchcraft lineage and all it entails, one of the young sisters of the new Owens generation has fallen in love. As the curse strikes once again, her love’s fate hangs in the balance, spurring three generations of Owens to venture back to where it all began and use their gifts to break the spell that has marked all their lives. But doing so threatens to destroy everything the family has fought so hard to protect. How much will they give up for the greatest gift of all?'This page-turning Atlantic-crossing caper is, above all, a paean to family ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Rolex - Jens Hoy, Christian Frost
New revised edition with the latest information and new images An exhaustive appraisal of the Rolex watch, including studies of vintage models, current designs and special editions A new revised edition with the latest information, expert commentary and new images Invaluable to any watch-lover, especially aspiring Rolex collectors Horological trends flit by faster than ever in today’s fast-paced society. But Rolex does not rely on gimmicks; theirs is a more perennial allure, with a reputation built on traditions and hard-earned skill. A company that innovates while paying homage to their roots, every Rolex is the culmination of centuries of watchmaking expertise. Within this bestselling book you will find explanations of the making process, descriptions of the materials involved and expert commentary on what makes each Rolex wristwatch unique.This new revised edition of The Book of Rolex has been brought right up to date since it first published in 2015, to include all the latest information on this most desirable of watch brands along with many new images. Demonstrating how each model fits its social milieu, present and past, this book also addresses the multitude of fakes on the market, including the so-called ‘Frankensteins’ – watches made from a mixture of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Karen - Karen K. Klaren
Mazes Activities Games And more ... ! Karen and Kevin demand a lot these days. From speaking to a manager to seeing birth certificates to requiring permits to sell lemonade, there''s no 911 call they won''t make, no social norm nor grace today''s put-upon white person won''t upend, in an effort to exercise and maintain their privilege. The Book of Karen: An Activity Book for Reactionary Adults demands only one thing: you laugh at them. Filled with the kinds of stickers, brain teasers, word searches, crossword puzzles, riddles, connect-the-dots, crafts, fill-in-the-blanks, and prompts found in any traditional adult activity book, The Book of Karen subverts and parodies the genre by highlighting the horrible behaviors of the entitled women and men whose videoed and memed behaviors would be comical were they not so condemnable. As much an activity book as as it is as call to action, The Book of Karen contains a comprehensive and useful list of anti-Karen nonprofits, especially those focusing on social justice, voting rights, pay equity, LGBTQIA rights, immigration, hunger and food instability, disability services, and victim''s rights to raise awareness and for readers to support, learn more about, and work with to fight the status quo. ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of the Most Precious Substance - Sara Gran
**Winner of the eDunnit Award for Crime ebook of the Year**Shortlisted for an LA Times Book Award, and a Daily Mail Book of the Year‘Deeply atmospheric. . . Combines intrigue, magic and antiquarian bookselling.’ Observer''A marvellous, magical novel'' Irish Times''Irresistible. . . A lavish, lush quest novel.’ LAUREN BEUKESRare book dealer Lily Albrecht has been given a tip-off about The Book of the Most Precious Substance, rumoured to be the most powerful occult book ever written. With some of the world’s wealthiest people willing to pay a fortune for it, she embarks on a journey from New York to New Orleans to Munich to Paris, knowing that it could also help erase the greatest tragedy of her life.But does the book really exist at all, or will Lily lose everything in search of a ghost?What readers are saying:***** ''Erotic, thrilling, and tense all the way through. There is nothing like this on the shelves.''***** ''Devilishly delightful. . . THE BEST TWIST ENDING of the year!!''***** ''I''m a bit obsessed with this book. . . it’s sexy and mysterious and cool, like nothing I’ve read before.''***** ''My only complaint is that I wanted more!''
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The Book of Hope - Jane Goodallová, Douglas Abrams
A NEW SCIENTIST BOOK OF THE YEAR''A true hero'' Greta ThunbergA legendary conservationist. A lifetime spent fighting for nature. An indispensable message of hope. In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope?Looking at the headlines?the worsening climate crisis, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval?it can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world''s most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the bestselling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. In The Book of Hope, Jane focuses on her "Four Reasons for Hope": The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit. Filled with inspiring stories and original photographs, The Book of Hope is a rare and intimate look not only at the nature of hope but also into the heart and mind of a woman who revolutionized how we view the world and has spent a lifetime fighting for our future.There is still hope, and this book will help guide us to it.
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The Book of Pears - Joan Morgan
Winner of the Garden Media Guild Awards Reference Book of the Year 2016, the Guild of Food Writers Food Book of the year 2016, and the BBC Food & Farming Awards 2016 for Outstanding Achievement.Accompanied by a beautiful and comprehensive website of the same name, this wonderfully unique book is an indispensable and one-of-a-kind guide. It tells the story of the pear from its delightful taste and wonderful appearance to breeding and cultivation, following the fruit’s journey through history and around the world.Beautifully illustrated with 40 botanical watercolour paintings by Elisabeth Dowle, The Book of Pears is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the pear. Moving through continents and cultures, Joan Morgan celebrates the pear’s long history as both a fresh and cooking fruit. Revealing the secrets of the pear as a status symbol, some of the most celebrated fruit growers in history, and how the pear came to be so important as an international commodity.The pear directory, which makes up the second half of the book, covers the world’s ancient and modern varieties, each with full tasting notes and historical, geographical and horticultural detail. A fully illustrated version of this directory is shown on the author''s website www.thebookofpears.fruitforum.net
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The Book of Real-World Negotiations - Joshua N. Weiss
Real world negotiation examples and strategies from one of the most highly respected authorities in the field This unique book can help you change your approach to negotiation by learning key strategies and techniques from actual cases. Through hard to find real world examples you will learn exactly how to effectively and productively negotiate. The Book of Real World Negotiations: Successful Strategies from Business, Government and Daily Life shines a light on real world negotiation examples and cases, rather than discussing hypothetical scenarios. It reveals what is possible through preparation, persistence, creativity, and taking a strategic approach to your negotiations. Many of us enter negotiations with skepticism and without understanding how to truly negotiate well. Because we lack knowledge and confidence, we may abandon the negotiating process prematurely or agree to deals that leave value on the table.  The Book of Real World Negotiations will change that once and for all by immersing you in these real world scenarios. As a result, you’ll be better able to grasp the true power of negotiation to deal with some of the most difficult problems you face or to put together the best deals possible. This book also shares critical insights and ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Last Letters - Kerry Barrett
‘Heart-breaking but so uplifting – Kerry really is a hugely talented voice.’ Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten SisterInspired by an incredible true story, this is an unforgettable novel about love, loss and one impossible choice…London, 1940When nurse Elsie offers to send a reassuring letter to the family of a patient, she has an idea. She begins a book of last letters: messages to be sent on to wounded soldiers’ loved ones should the very worst come to pass, so that no one is left without a final goodbye.But one message will change Elsie’s life forever. When a patient makes a devastating request, can Elsie find the strength to do the unthinkable?London, present dayStephanie has a lot of people she’d like to speak to: her estranged brother, to whom her last words were in anger; her nan, whose dementia means she is only occasionally lucid enough to talk.When she discovers a book of wartime letters, Stephanie realises the importance of our final words – and uncovers the story of a secret love, a desperate choice, and the unimaginable courage of the woman behind it all…A moving and compelling historical novel from the author of The Girl in the Picture, perfect ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Sand - Theo Clare
The Book of Sand: the first novel in an epic series created by one of the most gifted and invented storytellers of the twenty-first century.''Shocking and satisfying ...a compelling, absorbingly different quest fantasy'' Guardian''An utterly original novel from an extraordinarily creative mind'' Karin Slaughter''Unique and fearless'' Mark Billingham''I inhaled it! It''s beautifully written and utterly compelling'' Harriet Tyce''Fearless and compelling, lyrical and devastating by turns, the story never slackens pace.'' Jane Corry______________SAND. A hostile world of burning sun.Outlines of several once-busy cities shimmer on the horizon. Now empty of inhabitants, their buildings lie in ruins.In the distance a group of people - a family - walk towards us.Ahead lies shelter: a ''shuck'' the family call home and which they know they must reach before the light fails, as to be out after dark is to invite danger and almost certain death.To survive in this alien world of shifting sand, they must find an object hidden in or near water. But other families want it too. And they are willing to fight to the death to make it theirs.It is beginning to rain in Fairfax County, Virginia when McKenzie Strathie wakes up. An ordinary teenage girl living an ordinary life - ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Book of Dave - Will Self
The Book of Dave is Booker-shortlisted author Will Self''s dazzling sixth novel What if a demented London cabbie called Dave Rudman wrote a book to his estranged son to give him some fatherly advice? What if that book was buried in Hampstead and hundreds of years later, when rising sea levels have put London underwater, spawned a religion? What if one man decided to question life according to Dave? And what if Dave had indeed made a mistake?Shuttling between the recent past and a far-off future where England is terribly altered, The Book of Dave is a strange and troubling mirror held up to our times: disturbing, satirizing and vilifying who and what we think we are. At once a meditation upon the nature of received religion, a love story, a caustic satire of contemporary urban life and a historical detective story set in the far future - this compulsive novel will be enjoyed by readers everywhere, including fans of Martin Amis and Anthony Burgess''s A Clockwork Orange.''Vivid, visceral and breathtakingly ambitious, this is Self''s best yet'' GQ''Mindboggling ... darkly hilarious ... A fascinating book'' Evening StandardWill Self is the author of nine novels including Cock and Bull; My Idea ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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