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Where there is murder, there is humanity. Hong Kong''s greatest detective, Inspector Kwan, is dying. For the past fifty years he has been quietly solving crimes while the world changed around him. Now on his deathbed, his partner Detective Lok needs help with one final case. Through the story of six different but interlocking murders, this bold and intricate crime novel spans five decades of love, honour, jealousy and revenge, in one of the world''s most intriguing nations.

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Gossip. Rumour. Revenge. Wun Wah Tower. Kwun Tong district, Hong Kong. When Siu-Man jumped from her window on the twenty-second floor, everyone assumed it was suicide. But Sui-Man''s sister, Nga-Yee, a quiet and unassuming librarian, is determined to prove it was murder. The police aren''t interested in re-opening a solved case so she contacts a man known only as N. – a hacker, and an expert in cybersecurity and manipulating human behaviour.What follows is a cat-and-mouse game through the vibrant city of Hong Kong. The pair''s investigation takes them from creepy commuter-train gropers to Siu-Man''s gossipy friends to the dark corners of the city''s digital underground – where online bullies, sexual predators and shady tech businesses stalk their prey...Reviews for Second Sister: ''An elaborate plot'' New York Times''Moves at a breathtaking pace and, with its bounty of high-tech hazard, excites like a vintage Tom Clancy novel'' Wall Street Journal''An important, multidimensional and even educational read into the dangers of cyber bullying'' The Straits Times''Sharp-witted and intense... Dangerous feuds, cybertheft, and a predator stalking Hong Kong'' Booklist

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The first book in a new series about an orphan boy who discovers he is part of a secret army that protects the world from a race of shadowy monsters.Grey placed his finger in the middle of the shadow.''What''s this?'' he asked.Denizen frowned. ''It''s a shadow.''''No, it isn''t,'' Grey said. ''It''s a door.''Denizen Hardwick doesn''t believe in magic - until he''s ambushed by a monster created from shadows and sees it destroyed by a word made of sunlight.That kind of thing can really change your perspective.Now Denizen is about to discover that there''s a world beyond the one he knows. A world of living darkness where an unseen enemy awaits.Fortunately for humanity, between us and the shadows stand the Knights of the Borrowed Dark.Unfortunately for Denizen, he''s one of them . . .

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The second book in the brilliant Knights of the Borrowed Dark trilogy, perfect for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant.Life is returning to normal for Denizen Hardwick. Well, the new normal, where he has to battle monsters in quiet Dublin bookshops and constantly struggle to contain the new powers he has been given by Mercy, the daughter of the Endless King. But Denizen may need those powers sooner than he thinks - not only are the Tenebrous stirring again but the Order of the Borrowed Dark face a new threat from much closer to home...

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''Keiko''s method can help people to make their dreams a reality'' Marie Kondo''A life-changing guide to the lunar cycle'' Harmony NiceDiscover how to summon the energy of the universe to make your dreams come true with this bestselling guide to a powerful method by Japan''s leading astrologer. A million-copy bestselling author in Japan, Keiko is now sharing her secrets with the world. The Moon, according to Keiko is the Earth’s only natural satellite, a presence that connects us to the Universe. In The Power Wish she introduces her powerful method to releasing and realizing your wishes, using the timing of the New Moon and the Full Moon, when cosmic power reaches its peak.With examples and guidelines for every Zodiac sign, this enchanting book shows you how to plant the seeds of possibility, summon the energy of the universe and find the love, happiness and success you''ve always wanted.

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A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR''Viscerally vivid . . . a sucker-punch of a novel, edged with knife-sharp black humour and shot through with moments of startling beauty . . . half Tarantino and half pitch-black northern realism'' Guardian''A tremendously exciting novel . . . A brilliantly realized voice: Steve''s every utterance is the product of where he comes from . . . as blunt and brutal as the fells he works among'' Times Literary Supplement''A spiky, precisely focused novel with flavour, intensity, and oodles of character'' The Times''Preston''s debut arrives like a punch to the gut . . . This is an elemental tale shaded in tones of heroism, machismo, moral intensity, and mythmaking. It''s also a love song to the landscape . . . Gritty, gripping, and fearlessly committed'' Kirkus''A blistering debut . . . This dark and inspired tale pulses with life'' Publishers Weekly''Taught, intelligent and beautifully told'' M. J. Hyland''A startlingly original addition to the literature of northern England'' Ian McGuire''A powerful evocation of a landscape and a way of life'' Joseph KanonWith foot and mouth disease spreading across the hills of Cumbria, emptying the valleys of sheep and filling the skies with smoke, two neighbouring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHOR''S CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE ONDAATJE PRIZE 2025''Viscerally vivid . . . a sucker-punch of a novel, edged with knife-sharp black humour and shot through with moments of startling beauty . . . half Tarantino and half pitch-black northern realism'' Guardian''A tremendously exciting novel . . . A brilliantly realized voice: Steve''s every utterance is the product of where he comes from . . . as blunt and brutal as the fells he works among'' Times Literary Supplement''A spiky, precisely focused novel with flavour, intensity, and oodles of character'' The Times''Preston''s debut arrives like a punch to the gut . . . This is an elemental tale shaded in tones of heroism, machismo, moral intensity, and mythmaking. It''s also a love song to the landscape . . . Gritty, gripping, and fearlessly committed'' Kirkus''Exhilarating, and so eccentric and epic, it feels like a Coen brothers film. A brilliant, new, modern voice . . . so unique, so dark and so bleak, and yet it rises to breathtaking heights of poetry'' Russel T Davies''Taught, intelligent and beautifully told'' M. J. Hyland''A startlingly original ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marked by trauma, From a Borrowed Land bears witness to the Tamil experience during the Sri Lankan civil war. From the safety of ''the borrowed land'', these poems remember and grieve both historical and personal loss: loss of lives, of a homeland, of a language, and of a way of life.

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In midwinter, an aspiring politician finds himself suddenly deprived of human contact. Newcomers to a town are strangely reminiscent of people lost in a recent flood. Demonstrators on a peace march see the faces of sleeping children in the snow. A failed musician meets his own ancestors getting off a midnight train. The Terrible Changes is a journey through the shadow-realm between reality and dream, between clarity and madness, between the living and the dead. In Joel Lane''s fiction, the weird is a symbolic language expressing the chilling beauty, sadness and mystery of real life, combining the supernatural with themes of human loss, passion, solitude and despair, in the tradition of Robert Aickman, John Ramsey Campbell, and M. John Harrison. From ''The Brand'' (1983) to ''Alouette'' (2008), these stories span a quarter-century of writing: urban horror tales, elegiac ghost stories, erotic reveries and psychological fugues. Long unavailable, The Terrible Changes is now back in print for a new audience, adding to Joel Lane''s legacy as a true master of the weird.

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A MUST-READ NOVEL OF 2025 IN THE GUARDIAN, FINANCIAL TIMES, IRISH TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, AND MANY OTHERS''One of the finest writers at work today.'' ANNE ENRIGHT''McBride is a cartographer of the secret self, guiding us towards hidden treasure.'' CLAIRE KILROY''Eimear McBride does extraordinary things with language . . . she breaks every rule in the grammar book and gleefully gets away with it.'' GUARDIAN''A typical McBride work. Praise doesn’t come much higher.'' FINANCIAL TIMESSo, all would be grand then, as far as the eye could see. Which it was, for a while. Up until the city, remembering its knives and forks, invited itself in to dine.It’s 1995. Outside their grimy window, the city rushes by. But in the flat there is only Stephen and Eily. Their bodies, the tangled sheets. Unpacked boxes stacked in the kitchen and the total obsession of new love.Eighteen months later, the flat feels different. Love is merging with reality. Stephen’s teenage daughter has re-appeared, while Eily has made a choice, the consequences of which she cannot outrun. Now they face a reckoning for all that''s been left unspoken - emotions, secrets and ambitions. Tonight, if they are to find one another again, what must ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A sexy supernatural manga about one mischievous prankster and his special ability to awaken elves—part of the Ghost Ship imprint!Hashibami Yoake has long been beset by the urge to fly out his window and play supernatural pranks. One night, he learns that his pranks—and his erotic attention—can awaken the queen''s blood in one of four sexy elf sisters! In order to level the playing field for all the girls, their guardian gives him permission to prank them every night. What shenanigans will unfold?! All of them!

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''THIS BOOK CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME'' LalalaletmeexplainTHE PILL: - Changes your brain- Alters your stress response- Can increase your risk of depression- Affects your choice of partnerHormonal birth control is taken by millions of women around the world every day. Yet until recently we knew very little about how the Pill affects the female body, because research was conducted almost exclusively on men.In her trailblazing book, Dr Sarah Hill uses the latest science to reveal how the Pill is changing women and the world, for better and worse. She puts the power back in your hands to make smarter, more informed choices about your health and your hormones.IT''S EVERYTHING YOUR DOCTOR NEVER TOLD YOU

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Beginning with the very basics of technical analysis and market price behaviour, this book teaches you how to apply these concepts and principles to your own trading. With this comprehensive and straight talking guide you will soon be using the same successful techniques and formulas as the professionals. Learn how to: Understand those trading systems that will generate high returns Identify price patterns and trends Use the right technical indicators to get the best out of the markets Write and execute a trading plan that increases your chances of beating the market

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I'm just not sure how toWhat?Manage all this. All what? But up in the flat, there is only Eily and Stephen, 19 and 40. The total obsession of new love. 18 months later, and the flat feels different. And now Gracie, Stephen's 17-year-old daughter, is about to arrive. The city changes its face.

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May luck shine in your favorThe stars once aligned to grant a series of meetings between two fighters from enemy nations, but those ephemeral days have come to a close. Iska and Aliceliese must now take it into their own hands to scour the land in hopes of a rematch. Call it coincidence or predestination, but the pair manage to slip past each other at every turn, unaware they''ve been dispatched to the same battlefield. In their fight over a vortex of astral energy, they might just find that what brews and burbles in its abyss is more than magic...

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This engaging series of childhood recollections tells about an ideal school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. This unusual school had old railroad cars for classrooms, and it was run by an extraordinary man-its founder and headmaster, Sosaku Kobayashi-who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity. In real life, the Totto-chan of the book has become one of Japan''s most popular television personalities-Tetsuko Kuroyanagi. She attributes her success in life to this wonderful school and

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Pisang mas di-atas peti,Ada dua biji bekembar;Cakap menulis kita mesti,Baru Hidop Bahasa Baba * * * * *A comb of golden bananas,Bear two ripening twins;As we strive to speak and write,Baba Malay will thrive anew.Pantun Baba Chan is a collection of 100 original pantun poems written in Baba Malay over a period of 15 years by Baba Chan Eng Thai, a prominent member of Singapore''s vibrant Peranakan community. Chan''s poetry celebrates the traditions of his community and a nostalgia for the old ways—ranging from favorite foods to rites of passage to commemorations of famous people. The book also includes a hilarious pantun "duel" between the author and G.T. Lye over WhatsApp.The pantun is an oral poetic form with a rich tradition dating back many centuries. Written in Baba Malay, a Creole tongue merging Malay with Hokkien Chinese, these poems express complex emotions in quatrains with an ABAB rhyming scheme. They were extremely popular in prewar Singapore but are now considered a dying art, although a revival is currently underway.Intan Berlian [a pantun on Life]Kerosang berlian locket intan,Cucok sanggol mas merah;Jari chinchin biji bintang,Nyonya berkebaya cukop lawa. * * * * *Diamond-set brooch and locket,Warm glow of golden hairpins;Her finger a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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“A grieving teen fights Asian hate by finding her voice in this complex, timely story.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"With a layered, sensitive voice, Ho’s weighty novel delves into themes of racism, classism, loss, and healing." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Inspired by the recent rise in hate crimes against AAPI, Ho’s story of inclusion, diversity, and social action rings true. Maybelline is a multifaceted narrator whose drive to right wrongs and stand up to injustice deserves applause. Ho illuminates both activism and mental health in marginalized communities, showing that even a bright, young achiever can experience depression without anyone knowing.” —ALA Booklist"A powerful, hopeful YA debut. May’s journey through personal and familial grief is poignant and questions of power and privilege are explored with nuance that will spark conversation among teen readers." —School Library Journal“This sensitive novel does an impressive balancing act, examining mental illness and its stigma among Asian Americans while weaving in themes of racism and grief. The overarching messages—listening with empathy and seeking help—ring loud and clear.” —The Horn BookJoanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Naomi Klein, author of the #1 international bestsellers, The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, returns with This Changes Everything, a must-read on how the climate crisis needs to spur transformational political changeForget everything you think you know about global warming. It''s not about carbon - it''s about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this existential crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better.In her most provocative book yet, Naomi Klein, author of the global bestsellers The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, tackles the most profound threat humanity has ever faced: the war our economic model is waging against life on earth.Klein exposes the myths that are clouding the climate debate.You have been told the market will save us, when in fact the addiction to profit and growth is digging us in deeper every day. You have been told it''s impossible to get off fossil fuels when in fact we know exactly how to do it - it just requires breaking every rule in the "free-market" playbook: reining in corporate power, rebuilding local economies and reclaiming our democracies.You have also been told that humanity is too greedy and selfish to rise to this challenge. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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New York Times bestselling team Joanna Ho and Dung Ho present Eyes That Speak to the Stars, companion to the acclaimed Eyes That Kiss in the Corners.“A brilliant treatise to love of self and heritage.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“A beautifully validating book that builds on the necessary work of its predecessor.” —Kirkus“Affirmative poetry about a child’s eyes and the tale they tell about him. An uplifting read.” —BooklistA young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary.Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.Eyes That Kiss in the Corners received three starred reviews and was embraced as "breathtaking," "lyrical," and "poignant." This companion volume is sure to be welcomed with equal joy.January/February ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The homes we live in today look a lot different than they did in the past. From caves to castles to the invention of indoor bathrooms, the history of homes is surprising, unusual and amazing. Learn more about how people used these innovations to survive and thrive in everyday life. The Amazing History of Homes contains high-interest, low-reading-level text specially written to engage and support struggling and reluctant readers.

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This novel from the Sunday Times bestselling Trisha Ashley will more than satisfy romantic comedy fans. And it also contains recipes!When Carey Revell unexpectedly becomes the heir to Mossby, his family’s ancestral home, it’s rather a mixed blessing. The house is large but rundown and comes with a pair of resentful relatives who can’t be asked to leave. Still, newly dumped by his girlfriend and also from his job as a TV interior designer, Carey needs somewhere to lick his wounds. And Mossby would be perfect for a renovation show. He already knows someone who could restore the stained glass windows in the older part of the house…Angel Arrowsmith has spent the last ten years happily working and living with her artist mentor and partner. But suddenly bereaved, she finds herself heartbroken, without a home or a livelihood. Life will never be the same again – until old friend Carey Revell comes to the rescue.They move in to Mossby with high hopes. But the house has a secret at its heart: an old legend concerning one of the famous windows. Will all their dreams for happiness be shattered? Or can Carey and Angel find a way to make this house ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The House of Hopes and Dreams - Trisha Ashley

From prizewinning Italian author Andrea Bajani: the secrets of a man and his country as seen through the eyes of the homes that have guarded them. The Book of Homes is the story of a man and his friendships, his upbringing, his discovery of sex and poetry, his detachment from a self-destructive family, and his liberation from the furniture that has followed him through 20 years of moves. His story jumps from home to home, upstairs to downstairs, each home a piece of the puzzle of his life. In its extraordinary, ambitious architecture, this novel brings to light all the stories hidden in the silence of domestic spaces.

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This booklet contains the prayers said by Orthodox Christians celebrating a service of supplication or intercession—a Moleben—on behalf of the living, according to the Slavic tradition. A Moleben may be served on any occasion to invoke the aid of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, or the saints. The book includes the unique order of the Paschal Moleben, served during Bright Week. The book also contains the Panikhida, a memorial service to pray for the blessed repose and salvation of the departed. Traditionally the memorial service is said for an individual at their death and on the third, ninth and fortieth day after their death as well as six months after, and on the first anniversary of their death. The texts are taken from the “Jordanville” Prayer Book and arranged to match the usage of Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, New York.

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_______________Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year _______________In difficult times, what children really need is hope. And in that spirit, bestselling author Katherine Rundell emailed some of the children''s writers and artists whose work she loved most:''I asked them to write something very short, fiction or non-fiction, or draw something that would make the children reading it feel like possibility-ists: something that would make them laugh or wonder or snort or smile. The response was magnificent, which shouldn’t have surprised me, because children’s writers and illustrators are professional hunters of hope … I hope that the imagination can be a place of shelter for children and that The Book of Hopes might be useful in that, even if only a little.''This collection, packed with short stories, poems and pictures from the very best children’s authors and illustrators, aims to provide just that. Within its pages you''ll find animal friends from insects to elephants, high-flying grandmas, a homesick sprite, the tooth fairy, and even extra-terrestrial life.There are 133 contributions from authors and illustrators, including Anthony Horowitz, Axel Scheffler, Catherine Johnson, Jacqueline Wilson, Katherine Rundell, Lauren Child, Michael Morpurgo and Onjali Q. Raúf. A donation from the sale of each book will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Vietnam is the last significant opportunity for investors in Southeast Asia. But, as with any frontier market, that doesn’t mean it’s simple. Investing in this fast-growing and exciting country can be rather like the infamous experience of attempting to cross its busy streets. To get to the other side in one piece takes nerves and experience.Crossing the Street by Andy Ho is the answer. This is a candid, actionable guide to investing in Vietnam, written by an investor with almost two decades of experience in navigating the challenges involved – and seeing people safely across to the rewards.Today, Vietnam ranks among the fastest growing countries in the world. Much like China two decades before it, the country is experiencing rapid development. It has an increasingly affluent population of nearly 100 million. It is quickly transforming into a key manufacturing hub in Asia. And it is one of the few countries in the world whose economy has continued to grow despite the global pandemic.Investors from around the globe have taken note of the opportunities that abound in Vietnam’s ‘market-oriented socialist’ economy. Thanks to Crossing the Street they can take advantage of them – without getting run over.

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"Hello. I want my book. Bonjour! Je veux mon livre..." - Winifred SandersonFor the first time ever, fans and readers of all ages can enjoy the full story of the immensely popular Hocus Pocus with this deluxe illustrated novelisation that shows fans the likes of Max and Dani Dennison, the Sanderson Sisters, Thackery Binx the cat and other iconic characters as only celebrated, renowned artist Gris Grimly can: in all of their darkly humorous, unique gruesome glory! With dozens of original illustrations throughout, this novelisation is sure to become an automatic must-have among collectors and avid fans of the film. COME, WE FLY!

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What is the world''s most famous family really like when it is out of the public gaze? This is the inside story of the royal family through the eyes of those who know them best; a sneak peek behind the curtains to reveal what they really get up to in their spare time.A unique and fascinating collection of all the secrets you ever wanted to know about the royal family.Brian Hoey has written over twenty-five books, many of them about the British royal family.

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A collection of meditations, exercises and rituals to help readers face the challenges of twenty-first century life.

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Sister Wendy's insightful meditations on the meaning of Holy Week and Easter, as portrayed by some of the world's greatest painters.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK * LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION 2024 FIRST NOVEL PRIZE In this “espionage-laden family epic” (Vanity Fair), an ordinary housewife becomes an unlikely spy—and her dark secrets will test even the most unbreakable ties.Malaya, 1945. Cecily Alcantara’s family is in terrible danger: her fifteen-year-old son, Abel, has disappeared, and her youngest daughter, Jasmin, is confined in a basement to prevent being pressed into service at the comfort stations. Her eldest daughter Jujube, who works at a tea house frequented by drunk Japanese soldiers, becomes angrier by the day. Cecily knows two things: that this is all her fault; and that her family must never learn the truth. A decade prior, Cecily had been desperate to be more than a housewife to a low-level bureaucrat in British-colonized Malaya. A chance meeting with the charismatic General Fujiwara lured her into a life of espionage, pursuing dreams of an “Asia for Asians.” Ten years later as the war reaches its apex, her actions have caught up with her. Now her family is on the brink of destruction—and she will do anything to save them. Told from the perspectives of four unforgettable characters, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK * LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION 2024 FIRST NOVEL PRIZE In this “espionage-laden family epic” (Vanity Fair), an ordinary housewife becomes an unlikely spy—and her dark secrets will test even the most unbreakable ties.Malaya, 1945. Cecily Alcantara’s family is in terrible danger: her fifteen-year-old son, Abel, has disappeared, and her youngest daughter, Jasmin, is confined in a basement to prevent being pressed into service at the comfort stations. Her eldest daughter Jujube, who works at a tea house frequented by drunk Japanese soldiers, becomes angrier by the day. Cecily knows two things: that this is all her fault; and that her family must never learn the truth. A decade prior, Cecily had been desperate to be more than a housewife to a low-level bureaucrat in British-colonized Malaya. A chance meeting with the charismatic General Fujiwara lured her into a life of espionage, pursuing dreams of an “Asia for Asians.” Ten years later as the war reaches its apex, her actions have caught up with her. Now her family is on the brink of destruction—and she will do anything to save them. Told from the perspectives of four unforgettable characters, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Storm We Made - Vanessa Chan

A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf.Rule number one: Always be prepared . . . Billy’s mum isn’t like other mums. All she wants is to teach him the Rules of Survival – how to make fire, build shelter and find food. She likes to test Billy on the rules until one day she goes too far, and Billy is sent to live with a dad he barely knows. Then the world changes forever as people begin to be infected with a mysterious virus that turns their skin grey. As chaos breaks out, Billy has to flee the city. Suddenly he realises that this is what his mum was preparing him for – not just to save his family, but to save the whole world. Praise for How I Saved the World in a Week: ‘This tense, haunting zombie thriller perfectly balances terrifying peril with emotional depth.’ – Guardian ‘A fabulous page-turner’ – Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song ‘A compelling and timely survivalist journey’ – Sita Brahmachari, author of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Told from the perspective of a young girl learning to weave, Woven of the World is a lyrical meditation on the ancient art of weaving and what this beautiful craft can teach us. As rhythmic as the swish of a loom, and as vibrant as a skein of brightly dyed wool, this lyrical picture book shares the history and practice of weaving through the centuries and around the world, as imagined by a young weaver learning her craft. Her family's weaving practice helps her feel connected to the past and hopeful for the future. It shows her that each of us is a tapestry: a unique, rich, and beautifully interwoven combination of traits and traditions, with a pattern that is still emerging. At once a celebration of a time-honored art and a meditation on the ways we are interconnected, this artfully woven narrative gathers the threads of weaving as a technical skill, a cultural tradition, and as a metaphor for how our lives are knit together, into a radiantly intertwined whole. WEAVING AROUND THE WORLD: The vignettes in this book give just a few glimpses into the world's countless weaving traditions. They highlight milestone moments in history, as well as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children''s Best Book of 2021This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers''. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother''s, and her little sister''s. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future.Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2015LONGLISTED FOR THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE REDBRIDGE AWARD 2015RUNNER UP TEACH PRIMARY NEW CHILDREN''S FICTION AWARD 2015BOOKTRUST PICKWhen they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way. Ade loves living at the top of a tower block. From his window, he feels like he can see the whole world stretching out beneath him. His mum doesn''t really like looking outside - but it''s going outside that she hates. She prefers to sleep all day inside their tower, where it''s safe. Except it isn''t any more. Strange plants have started to take over and tower blocks are falling down around them.Now Ade and his mum are trapped and there''s no way out . . .

Objev podobné jako Boy In The Tower - Polly Ho-Yen

A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children''s Best Book of 2021This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers''. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother''s, and her little sister''s. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future.Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Journey around the world to some of the most challenging and remote spots on Earth in this stunningly illustrated book that celebrates human ingenuity, community, and the people who call these places home.Would you be lonely living atop a steep, snowbound mountain or bored in a tiny island village? Could you find your way home through a dense jungle or a blinding desert sandstorm? Our planet has many places where everyday life is made difficult by severe climates, isolation, or natural forces such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Yet in these secluded locations, families learn how to band together and rely on each other, and this spirit of teamwork helps to sustain extreme living.Master of cut-paper collage artwork Giles Laroche transports readers to the worldÂ’s most extreme places through his exquisite illustrations and succinct explorations of what it takes to survive and thrive there.List of places included:Tristan da CunhaSahara DesertMentawai IslandsVerkhoyansk, SiberiaIsla NavarinoSpiti ValleyGoreme CappadociaFloating Islands of the UrosAtafu AtollGobi DesertAgoashimaSocotraAtka

Objev podobné jako Extreme Places: The Most Remote Homes on Earth - Giles Laroche

What''s better than Christmas treats and presents? Fun and festive Christmas jokes for the entire family!Ho Ho Ho-Larious Christmas Jokes is a laugh-out-loud celebration of holiday cheer. It''s full of the funniest elves, snowmen and reindeer for kids of all ages to enjoy. Don''t stop at presents and Santa Claus when you can share knee-slapping holiday humor. This colorful book has hilarious holiday puns on every page and features easy-to-read language that makes it festive fun for early readers.Ho Ho Ho-Larious Christmas Jokes is perfect for fans of Christmas, or anything wintry, festive and sweet! It''s fun to read aloud in the car or as a short bedtime story on the night before Christmas. It''s also hilarious for preschool, early learning and kindergarten teachers who need a funny Christmas children''s book to share with their classrooms during story time.This Christmas-themed joke book for kids offers:Goofy, groan-y jokes that kids will want to read and share over and over—at Christmas and all year round! Vibrant Christmas illustrations that are just the right amount of silly. Enough fun to be a surefire hit as a birthday gift, Christmas gift and more.And explore Chris Cate''s How to Make Them Laugh kids'' joke book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ho-Ho-Ho-Larious Christmas Jokes - Chris Cate

Liquidated is a work of anthropology that treats an unusual, despised subculture – that of the Wall Street banker – much as anthropologists have traditionally treated remote ‘savage’ tribes. But using the techniques of ethnography, including interviews, analysis of daily lives, and fieldwork to investigate a modern western culture is not original; what sets Ho''s work apart and gives it value is her mastery of the critical thinking skills of problem-solving and creative thinking to reconceptualize the way in which we understand the bankers'' mindset. Ho''s great achievement is to ask productive questions, most obviously in drawing a distinction between bankers'' self-image as capitalist warriors, freeing up value for themselves and shareholders by increasing the liquidity of the assets they invest in, and the social consequences of what they do. As Ho points out, not only is Wall Street institutionally inclined to embrace risk, in order to maximise profit; it is also prone to assume that increased liquidity (most often achieved by breaking up and selling off the parts of a large corporation) is a good in itself, irrespective of the outcomes for the workers actually involved in these disposals. Considering alternative possibilities, and generating fresh solutions, Ho determines that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Independent food historian Christina Ward''s highly anticipated Holy Food explores the influence of mainstream to fringe religious beliefs on modern American food culture. Author Christina Ward unravels the numerous ways religious beliefs intersect with politics and economics and, of course, food to tell a different story of America. It''s the story of true believers and charlatans, of idealists and visionaries, and of the everyday people who followed them - often at their peril. Holy Food explains how faith pioneers used societal woes and cultural trends to create new pathways of belief and reveals the interconnectivity between sects and their leaders. Religious beliefs have been the source of food ''rules'' since Pythagoras told his followers not to eat beans (they contain souls), Kosher and Halal rules forbade the shrimp cocktail (shellfish are scavengers, or maybe G-d just said ''no''). A long-ago Pope forbade Catholics to eat meat on Fridays (fasting to atone for committed sins). Rules about eating are present in nearly every American belief, from high-control groups that ban everything except ''air'' to the infamous strawberry shortcake that sated visitors to the Oneida Community in the late 1800s. In America, where the freedom to worship the god of your choice ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This comprehensive booklet contains the prayers used by an Orthodox Christian when preparing to receive Holy Communion, together with the post-Communion Prayers of Thanksgiving. The texts are arranged to match the usage of Holy Trinity Monastery and augmented by comprehensive rubrics. Also included is the Synodal document, "On the Participation of the Faithful in the Eucharist,” approved by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church in 2015 to express her official teachings regarding proper reverence and preparation for the holiest of Christian sacraments—partaking of the Body and Blood of our Lord, God, and Saviour Jesus Christ. This new perfect bound paperback edition is designed for repeated use in personal devotion.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, comes a fun and festive holiday story about a little girl’s enthusiastic hunt for the real Santa in a city that’s bustling with joy.One little girl has always hoped to stay awake long enough to meet Santa, and she knows this is her year. She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands. When Mama takes her on a special journey to the city, they discover Santas ho-ho-ho-ing about everywhere, making it so much harder to find the real one. The little girl is sure she knows just what she’s looking for, but will she find Santa in time for Christmas? From award-winning author Joanna Ho and acclaimed artist Thai Phuong, comes a whimsical tale about the true magic of the season.

Objev podobné jako A City Full of Santas - Joanna Ho

Puzzle obsahuje 1000 dílků s motivem nejvyšší hory Gruzie Šchary. Vhodné pro děti od 15 let, po sestavení má rozměry 66 x 47 cm. Jedná se o kvalitní produkt českého výrobce Dino.

• Rozvíjí logické myšlení a soustředění
• Podporuje rozvoj jemné motoriky a trpělivosti
• Kvalitní český výrobek s motivem nejvyšší hory Gruzie
• Velký formát 66x47 cm po sestavení

Objev podobné jako Dino hora Šchara 1000 puzzle

Having made a miraculous recovery from the grevious injuries he suffered on Davin, Warmaster Horus now leads the triumphant Imperial forces against the rebel world of Isstvan III. An unprecedented alliance between the Sons of Horus, Death Guard, World Eaters and Emperor' Children Legions seems more than capable of overwhelming the paltry mortal defences - indeed, such a display of force seems unneccesary? Putting their own concerns aside, Garviel Loken and his loyal kinsmen lead their companies to the surface only to learn the full, horrifying truth, and the legendary war known as the Horus Heresy begins with the most foul act of betrayal imaginable...

Objev podobné jako Horus Heresy - Galaxy in Flames - Ben Counter

During the Orthodox celebration of Holy Week, the Church relives the arrest, trial, sufferings, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. On Matins of Holy Friday (commonly served on the evening of Holy Thursday), there is a special service where, the passion of Christ’s sufferings in the Garden of Gethsemane, His Trial, and Crucifixion through all four Gospels is read aloud in church. This book provides the English text for those twelve Passion Gospel readings. Â

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A powerful and urgent memoir of loss, exile and hope by Uyghur activist Gulchehra Hoja''This gripping memoir conveys the courage and cost of telling a truer story'' Guardian Book of the Day''Revelatory ... The particulars of her story speak for the losses of a people'' Sunday Telegraph''Essential reading'' Financial TimesIn February 2018, twenty-four members of Uyghur journalist Gulchehra Hoja''s family were arrested by the Chinese state as a direct retaliation for her investigations into Chinese oppression of the Uyghur people. Hoja grew up with her people''s culture and history running through her veins. As a young woman, she became a star presenter on Chinese state television, but then she began to understand what China was doing to her people, as well as her own complicity as a journalist. When her rising fame and growing political awakening coincided, she made it her mission, despite the personal cost, to expose the crimes Beijing continues to commit in the far reaches of its nation.''A memoir of an extraordinary life, which takes in the past 50 years of Xinjiang''s history. This story is normally told with statistics, but she illuminates it with the all-important details'' The Times ''A deeply moving page turner'' Michael Portillo''Pulses ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Stone is Most Precious Where It Belongs - Gulchehra Hoja

Far from Terra, the XVIth Legion continue in the Great Crusade as the 'Sons of Horus'. Putting the debacle with the interex behind him, the Warmaster has become more withdrawnas he struggles to deal with the jealousy of his brother primarchs, and increasingly relies on the council of his advisors as he plans each new campaign. Noble captain Garviel Loken harbours misgivings about the clandestine ways adopted by many of his brethren, but when the Legion is sent to reconquer the moon of Davin, it is clear that Horus has a personal stake in the matter which may have clouded his judgement. With dark forces rising against them, have the pimarch and his warriors been drawn into a trap?

Objev podobné jako Horus Heresy - False Gods - Chris McNab, Graham McNeill

The ESV Holy Bible for Kids, Large Print transforms the content of the original ESV Holy Bible for Kids into an easy-to-read large-print edition with 10-point type with 24 pages of illustrations and kid-friendly maps for ages 6-10.

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At the heart of Hoda Tawakol’s work is a profound confrontation with identity, femininity and power. Inspired by the memories of her “three mothers”—her mother, her grandmother, and her nanny—the Egyptian-French artist (b. 1968) spins a narrative web of life and art with loss and recollection intersecting, while the complex interplay of individual and collective identity takes centre stage. The body as an experiential focus is key for Tawakol; and her textile sculptures and installations refer to it both as a protective shield and as a surface for projection; they decipher the balance of power between the extremes of exposure and concealment. Some Ties Linger On is Hoda Tawakol’s first monograph; with numerous images and two accompanying essays, it offers a comprehensive overview of her artistic oeuvre to date.Text in English and German.

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