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Join Bizzy Bear on the building site in this chunky new board book with sliding counters. Bizzy Bear is helping the builders build a house today.

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With tabs to move, flaps to lift, and pop-ups, this book offers a fun and interactive way to explore the world of building sites. It promises exciting education and hours of reading, exploration, and play!

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Performance-Based Building Design This third book in a series of three dealing with building physics and its application, looks to the impact a performance requirements linked approach has on building design and construction. It starts with a resumption of what⠙s expected from buildings, followed by discussing a range of materials needed to guarantee a correct heat, air, moisture response. Then, looked is to preparing the building site, the excavations needed, the foundations, the below-grade parts and spaces, the structural systems commonly used, the floors, different types of outer walls, different types of roof assemblies, inside walls, the glazing, windows, outer doors, glass façades, bal-conies, all kind of shafts, chimneys, stairs, timber-frame construction, wall, floor and ceiling finishes. Each time again, not only the heat, air, moisture related metrics but also structural integrity, durability, fire safety, acoustics, maintenance, sustainability and buildability are dis- cussed. The whole ends with looking to the risks deficiencies may cause. For this new edition, all chapters have been critically reviewed, actualized and gifted with additional figures where needed, so incorporating the experiences gained from 38 years of teaching to architectural and building engineering students, from 36 years of research, and from 53 years of practice, curing damage cases due to failing performance.

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Dive beneath the waves to discover wonderful whales, splashy sharks and colourful coral! What can YOU see under the sea? This fun and chunky board book features bite-size facts and accessible information to engage even the youngest of readers. Toddlers will love peeping through the cut-out pages to journey through the deep blue! With bright, bold illustrations and endless hidden details to spot, this is the perfect first introduction to marine life.What Can You See? Under the Sea is part of an early learning series for curious toddlers. Each book is packed with fun facts and peep-through pages to engage little learners.Also available in the series: What Can You See? On the Farm, What Can You See? At Night, What Can You See? On the Building Site, What Can You See? In Space and What Can You See? At the Zoo

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Join Bizzy Bear at the zoo in this chunky new board book with sliding counters. Bizzy Bear is helping look after the animals today. The perfect book for children who love animals, zoos and who love being in control of the story!Other titles in the series include: On the Building Site, On the Farm and In Space.

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The LEGO® City builders need your help! Little LEGO® fans can bring the building site to life as they push, pull and slide the tabs in this cool board book.Make the LEGO® bricks move ⠓ tip your bricks out of the dumper trucks, lift them up and put them down with your crane and then slide the scene-changing mechanism to see what you have built ⠓ all in a day⠙s work!Helps budding builders to:- enhance motor skills- develop hand-eye coordination- play as they read- be imaginative and creativeLEGO® City. Building Site is a great gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds. Add to the collection and bring more of the LEGO City to life with LEGO® City. Fire Station.

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The dramatic and enthralling story of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time, a tale of greed, corruption, and obstruction but also of optimism, heroism, and determination, told by master historian David McCullough.This monumental book is the enthralling story of one of the greatest events in our nation’s history, during the Age of Optimism—a period when Americans were convinced in their hearts that all things were possible. In the years around 1870, when the project was first undertaken, the concept of building an unprecedented bridge to span the East River between the great cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn required a vision and determination comparable to that which went into the building of the great cathedrals. Throughout the fourteen years of its construction, the odds against the successful completion of the bridge seemed staggering. Bodies were crushed and broken, lives lost, political empires fell, and surges of public emotion constantly threatened the project. But this is not merely the saga of an engineering miracle; it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and of the heroes and rascals who had a hand in either constructing or exploiting the surpassing enterprise.

Objev podobné jako Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge - David McCullough

NEC4: A Guide for Better Delivery of Projects in the Building Sector is a practical guide to the effective use of the NEC suite of contracts on building projects.

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Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters!Discover different building site vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. The perfect book for children who love diggers and dump trucks - and being in the driving seat!

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Press the ten buttons in this delightfully illustrated book to hear the building site come to life. From rumbling diggers and beeping trucks to brick-laying, hammering and sawing, the detailed scenes and evocative sounds show all the different jobs the busy builders do as a new house slowly takes shape.

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Today Bizzy Bear s helping out at the building site so he puts on his hard hat and gets to work. Help him drive a digger, a bulldozer and a lorry!

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All at once, it was as if the stars leapt closer.Grandma grabbed the boy, raising him high above the rooftiles on her head.She was alive!The boy s grandma was a famous architect. Her garden is still full of old building materials. Unwilling to accept she has gone, the boy builds a giant structure from the bricks and girders he finds. And then ... Grandma comes to life! The boy is whisked away on an epic adventure across fields, through oceans and atop roofs. But where is Grandma taking him?Beautiful, thrilling and extremely moving: the extraordinary debut picture book from much-loved author, Ross Montgomery.

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Help a team of animal workers tackle some big projects, whether it s building a school, making an adventure playground, or laying a road. Discover over 170 detailed stickers to bring each busy scene to life with bulldozers, diggers, dump trucks and more.

Objev podobné jako Little First Stickers Building Site - Jane Bingham

This fun book is a playful way for young children to develop their counting, observation and pen control skills. Spot the differences between tower cranes, join the dots to finish building a house, count bricks and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can revisit their favourite activities again and again.

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Sit Stay Love offers friendly advice to kids as they build relationships and make new friends What makes a good friend? What if we acted more like a pup? We d learn the world is a magical place, filled with wonder, love, and kindness. Beauty can truly be in everything all around us. With a friendly pup as their guide, children will discover how to look for friendship in the most unexpected places. A heartwarming story that reminds kids to push past differences and look inside our hearts insteadIt doesn t matter how we look, what s our color, or our size. It s what s in our hearts that matters, not what you see with your eyes. Practical advice fills every page for kids to learn from and discover that being a best friend starts with gratitude and empathy. A lovable story that will help your child learn the importance of emotional well-being. A book about being the bestest friend for kids 3 to 8Toddlers and kids can have a difficult time fitting in and making friends with peers around them. Sit Stay Love can help as they navigate what it means to be a good friend, and discover the tools they have already inside them. Parents will love using this easy-to-understand storyline to reaffirm good behavior and faith-centered life lessons. Other books by Chalaine KilduffChalaine Kilduff has been writing stories since she was a little girl, filling notebooks with words and dreaming of becoming a published author. Her dream came true when she penned and published her first book in the series, Sit Stay Love: Life Lessons from a Doggie. Collect both heartwarming books and add them to your bookshelf for the entire family to join!

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The On-Site Guide is an essential guide to BS 7671. It incorporates the extensive changes in BS 7671:2018, making this a vital guide for keeping up to date. It enables the competent electrician to deal with installations (up to 100 A, 3-phase) providing essential information in a convenient, easy-to-use format. This publication has been further updated to include two subsequent amendments to the IET Wiring Regulations as BS 7671:2018+A2:2022.BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 incorporates changes from the first amendment, published in 2020, regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Installations to provide greater guidance on embracing changing technology within this sector. Additional changes within the second amendment include protection against thermal effects and fire caused by electrical equipment, protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances, and a new chapter on prosumer s low-voltage electrical installations covering energy efficiency measures, the interface with the smart grid, the management of electricity consumption, the management of renewable sources of electricity, and energy storage.

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Join the diggers and dumpers and learn first shapes on the construction site with this felt play and learn book. Children will enjoy using their creative skills as they find and place the construction-themed pieces onto the play felt pages to learn first colours. The soft felt clings securely to the pages and can be used time and time again!

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Author Lisa M. Tucker covers topics with a holistic approach, from the structural (site consideration and foundations) to the environmental (indoor air, acoustics, and safety), making a clear case for interior design professionals to understand their moral responsibilities to people, and to follow sustainable building practices. Now in its third edition, the award-winning Sustainable Building Systems and Construction for Designers has been updated to reflect current CIDA accreditation standards and include recent industry trends related to interior construction, such as security and well-being. Line drawings, case studies with photo examples, and sample student work support the learning experience of this essential topic. New to this Edition: -Updated with CIDA Standards 2020 -Expanded content on security, resilience, plumbing, and well-being design trendsSTUDIO Features Include: -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabularyInstructor Resources Include:-Instructors Guide to help instructors integrate the text into their courses -PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion

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Come to the construction site where there’s a whole lot of activity going on! With its irresistible rhyme, plus a fun counting element, this picture book will become every truck-loving toddler’s favorite. Spend a day with mommy and daddy construction vehicles—bulldozers, front loaders, cement mixers, and more—as they encourage their little ones to push, dig, cut, dump, mix, and tip! With its catchy, songlike rhyming text, this fun read-aloud will delight parents and kids alike. At the end, children will love discovering what these hardworking trucks have been busy creating!

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Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the Building Services Engineering T Level core exams.- Plan your own revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content summaries and revision activities for every topic- Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary- Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic principles with clear worked examples- Use the exam tips to clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes- Test yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each topic as you complete it- Get ready for the exam with tips on approaching the paper, and sample exam questions

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Tackle the core component of your T Level with this comprehensive resource published in association with City Guilds.With topic coverage ranging from the principles of construction science and design to workplace relationship management, this book provides complete coverage of the Building Services Engineering for Construction qualification s core units and will equip you with the skills you need to shape your career.- Break down complex topics with summary tables and hundreds of images and artworks- Apply your knowledge in real-world case studies and discover some of the dilemmas you can expect to face in the workplace- Re-cap knowledge and understanding with Key terms and Test yourself features, as well as a detailed glossary- Prepare for your exams and the employer-set project using practice questions and project practice exercises- Develop the functional skills you need to thrive in the industry with English and maths exercises- Understand how to avoid hazards and minimise risk with regular health and safety reminders- Hone core skills with expert authors Mike Jones, Stephen Jones, Tom Leahy, Peter Tanner and David Warren, who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience

Objev podobné jako Building Services Engineering for Construction T Level: Core - Stephen Jones, Peter Tanner, Mike Jones, Tom Leahy, David Warren

Children can create their own busy building site scenes in this lively book packed full of trucks, diggers, dump trucks and cranes. There are over 130 stickers to add to help the construction workers build a house, a new playground and a skyscraper - and to pull buildings down with a CRASH too!

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Four beloved picture books from the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series now collected in a beautiful, giftable boxed set!Join Excavator, Bulldozer, Kid McGear, and the rest of the crew in this set of bedtime tales from the construction site! Playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations make these books surefire favorites for construction fans everywhere. The set includes hardcover editions of: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction SiteMighty, Mighty Construction SiteConstruction Site: Three Cheers for Kid McGear!Construction Site Mission: Demolition! Packaged in a sturdy slipcase for easy gifting or displaying on a child’s bookshelf, the Construction Site Picture Book Boxed Set is a collectible that’s just right for series fans and newcomers alike.A BEDTIME CLASSIC: With its soothing rhythm and dreamy artwork, Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site has become a cherished bedtime story for kids and parents. The expanded series—which includes such favorites as Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue!, Construction Site: Taking Flight!, and Construction Site: Merry and Bright, along with the titles in this set—has sold more than 7 million copies! JOYFUL READ-ALOUD: Sherri Duskey Rinker #39;s rollicking rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for energetic kids who love construction. TEACHES TEAMWORK: Just like all the stories in the series, these books emphasize teamwork, collaboration, and working together to solve a problem—important themes to share with young readers and early learners.Perfect for: Gift-giving for baby shower, child’s birthday, or any occasion Truck, tractor, and construction vehicle enthusiasts Emerging preschool and kindergarten readers Parents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging, action-packed books on team-building and friendship Fans of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series and books about vehicles like Little Blue Truck, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Diggersaurs

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ERGOTRON LX Sit Stand Extension, Polished, prodlužovací rameno Add a second extension to your LX Sit-Stand Keyboard Arm and increase its reach by 11.7" (30 cm). Also works with the Interactive Arm, LD if you want to give it another point of rotation while extending the distance your TV can span. Increases the reach of an LX Sit-Stand Keyboard Arm or Interactive Arm LD Adds another pivot-point for more adjustment flexibility Cable management feature routes cables under the arm, out of the way Description: LX Sit-Stand Extension (polished aluminum) Not compatible with standard LX Arms; not recommended for use with LX Sit-Stand LCD Arms. For use with the LX Sit-Stand Keyboard Arm and the Interactive Arm LD Extends the reach of an arm by 11.7" (30 cm) Product Weight: 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) Shipping Dimensions: 17.7" x 7.1" x 3.9" (45 x 18 x 10 cm) Shipping Weight: 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

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Do pěti oddílů členěná publikace s množstvím obrazových příloh pojednává v nebývalém rozsahu o staletém stavebním vývoji Bertramky, který začal pouhou boudou na vinici.Pražská pěvkyně Josefa Dušková ji 1783 koupila už jako patrovou letní rezidenci s představeným schodištěm, jakož i se stájemi pro hospodářský dobytek. V 19. století v ní na základě zcela ahistorických představ došlo ke zřízení dvou Mozartových pokojů . K navýšení stavby došlo po požáru původní šindelové střechy 1872 a další přestavby byly uskutečněny za 2. světové války, když se protektorátní úřady rozhodly proměnit Bertramhof” v doklad toho, jak silně byl prostor Čech a Moravy ovládán německým duchem .K těmto zásahům objevil potřebnou dokumentaci až v červnu 2018 německý muzikolog prof. M. H. Schmid v pozůstalosti múzického přítele svého otce, architekta Georga Buchnera (1890-1971). Jedná se o dobrou stovku kreseb a stavebních plánů Bertramky z let 1925 a 1941/1942, dochovaných v Muzeu architektury Technické univerzity v Mnichově, Buchner je vytvořil v rámci svého projektu Mozartova a Beethovenova místa v Salcburku, v Praze a Vídni. Spolu s M. Jonášovou z ÚDU AV ČR rozvinul Schmid výzkumný projekt, jehož výstupem se staly - ve spolupráci s Mozartovou obcí v ČR - výstava a jednodenní mezinárodní vědecká konference ve vile Bertramka a všechny tyto aktivity shrnující předkládaná publikace.The publication deals with the small Bertramka estate in the Smíchov district of Prague, highly regarded as an important Mozart memorial site in Prague, and with the long history of its construction. The oldest historical record is of a hut in a vineyard, which during the course of the centuries was gradually transformed into a summer residence. In 1783 it was purchased by the singer Josefa Dušková. In the 19th century, two rooms where the composer was supposed to have stayed were furnished as Mozart rooms”, but this was on the basis of quite mistaken ideas which did not correspond to the historical facts. A major reconstruction was undertaken after the destruction of the original shingle roof in a fire in 1872. Further extensive building alterations took place during the Second World War, when the Reichsprotektor s Office decided to make use of the 150th anniversary of the death of the great German genius Mozart”, which occurred in 1941, to demonstrate how strongly the region of Bohemia and Moravia was dominated by the German spirit”. Evidence of the difficulties involved in opening an exhibition in the Bertramhof” on the eve of the anniversary of the world premiere of Don Giovanni (which took place in Prague) on 27 October 1941, has been provided by a newly discovered contemporary film report on the reconstruction of the Bertramka”. For a long time, virtually no documentation of the building work that took place at that time was known to have existed. It was not until June 2018 that the leading German musicologist Prof Dr Manfred Hermann Schmid (University of Tübingen) made a very valuable discovery, thanks to studying the correspondence between his father, also a musicologist, and the latter s fellow musician in an amateur quartet, the professor of architecture in Munich Georg Buchner. In the material left by Buchner on his death, preserved in the Museum of Architecture of the Technical University in Munich, Schmid discovered more than 100 hitherto unknown drawings and building plans of the Bertramka from 1925 and 1941/1942. The music lover Buchner created them as part of his long-term project Mozart and Beethoven Sites in Salzburg, Prague, and Vienna, in which he also involved his architecture students. On the basis of this discovery, Schmid launched a research project in cooperation with Milada Jonášová from the Institute of Art History, Czech Academy of Sciences, which was supported by a Strategy AV21 grant. The outcomes of the project were an exhibition held in the Bertramka villa in cooperation with the Mozart Society in the Czech Republic, and a

Objev podobné jako Die Villa Bertramka.The Villa Bertramka. - Milada Jonášová, Manfred Hermann Schmid

Pierre Tallet’s discovery of the Red Sea Scrolls—the world’s oldest surviving written documents—in 2013 was one of the most remarkable moments in the history of Egyptology. These papyri, written some 4,600 years ago, and combined with Mark Lehner’s research, changed what we thought we knew about the building of the Great Pyramid at Giza.Here, for the first time, the world-renowned Egyptologists Tallet and Lehner give us the definitive account of this astounding discovery. The story begins with Tallet’s hunt for hieroglyphic rock inscriptions in the Sinai Peninsula and leads up to the discovery of the papyri, the diary of Inspector Merer, who oversaw workers in the reign of Pharaoh Khufu in Wadi el-Jarf, the site of an ancient harbor on the Red Sea. The translation of the papyri reveals how the stones of the Great Pyramid ended up in Giza. Combined with Lehner’s excavations of the harbor at the pyramid construction site the Red Sea Papyri have greatly advanced our understanding of how the ancient Egyptians were able to build monuments that survive to this day.Tallet and Lehner narrate this thrilling discovery and explore how the building of the pyramids helped create a unified state, propelling Egyptian civilization forward. This lavishly illustrated book captures the excitement and significance of these seminal findings, conveying above all how astonishing it is to discover a contemporary eyewitness testimony to the creation of the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.

Objev podobné jako The Red Sea Scrolls - Mark Lehner, Pierre Tallet

Darkness Will Bind Them⠦ watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime VideoJ.R.R. Tolkien⠙s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ⠘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told⠙. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron.It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his father⠙s death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the book⠙s content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, the kingdom became a seat of influence and wealth; but as the Númenóreans⠙ power increased, the seed of their downfall would inevitably be sown, culminating in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men.Even greater insight into the Second Age would be revealed in subsequent publications, first in Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, then expanded upon in Christopher Tolkien⠙s magisterial twelve-volume The History of Middle-earth, in which he presented and discussed a wealth of further tales written by his father, many in draft form.Now, adhering to the timeline of ⠘The Tale of Years⠙ in the appendices to The Lord of the Rings, editor Brian Sibley has assembled into one comprehensive volume a new chronicle of the Second Age of Middle-earth, told substantially in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien from the various published texts, with new illustrations in watercolour and pencil by the doyen of Tolkien art, Alan Lee.

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The Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa, and one of the continent s principal arteries of movement, migration, conquest and commerce. In this book, historian Malyn Newitt quotes rarely used Portuguese sources that throw vivid light on the culture of the river peoples and their relations with the Portuguese creole society of the prazos. Hitherto unused manuscript material illustrates Portuguese and British colonial rule over the people of the long-lived Lunda kingdoms, and the Lozi of the Barotse Floodplain. The Zambezi became a war zone during the Scramble for Africa , the struggle for independence and the civil wars that followed the departure of colonial powers. Recent history has also seen the river s wild nature tamed by the introduction of steamers and the building of bridges and dams. These developments have changed the character of the waterway, and impacted--often drastically--the ecological systems of the valley and those settled along its course. The Zambezi traces the history of the communities that have lived along this great river; their relationship with the states formed on the high veldt; and the ways they have adapted to the vagaries of the Zambezi itself, with its annual floods, turbulent rapids and dramatic gorges.

Objev podobné jako The Zambezi - Malyn Newitt

Meet Harriet White, Sherlock Holmes feisty â “ and entirely fake â “ assistant, in this gloriously fun mystery, perfect for fans of Anita Prose, Verity Bright and Janice Hallett.London, 1932. A young maid steps onto a trainâ ¦ and disappears. Her family writes to the only person they can think of to help: Sherlock Holmes. A shame then, that Mr Holmes isnâ ™t real. But then, from a basement beneath 221b Baker Street, someone repliesâ ¦Harriet White knows responding to the maidâ ™s family could land her in hot water, but sheâ ™s no stranger to trouble. It was refusing to cow to her over-familiar boss that saw her demoted to the postal department of their Baker Street head office in the first place. Her new job is to work through the mountain of correspondence addressed to the streetâ ™s most famous resident. But when this letter catches her eye, she knows she must do something to help the missing girl. Harriet decides to act as Holmesâ ™ new assistant, armed with only her love of Conan Doyleâ ™s stories to guide her. But can she solve the case of the missing maid? Or does she risk losing her job â “ or much, much more â “ in the process?Readers are loving The Baker Street Mysteries: A page-turning cosy crime delight, with a fearless heroine and a twisty mystery at its heart, full of humour, drama, revelations and romance â “ KATIE MARSHâ ˜I really enjoyed this cozy mystery because it is at the intersection between cozy mystery and historical fiction and it is simply brilliant. Hepburn weaves a strong plotline and Harry shines throughout. A real pleasure to read.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I am definitely a Sherlock Holmes fan, so the premise of this story got my attention immediately, but it was the writing, characters and the new story perspective that firmly held it.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I loved everything about this historical cozy. The link to Sherlock Holmes intrigued me as I didn t know that this was based on the fact that someone was actually employed at the Building Society to answer letters sent to Sherlock Holmes. I love history so this little tidbit fascinated me and it sets up Harry nicely for many more investigations.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜A delightful cozy mystery! Can you imagine having the job of answering letters addressed to Sherlock Holmes? And what would you do if it was someone who you thought you might help? I found myself laughing out loud at the antics of Harry! She is such a delightful heroine. Funny, smart and brave! Her indomitable spirit instantly endeared her to me.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜Grabbed my heart from the first minute and captivated me to the last page. When a book connects so beautifully with what one wants at the time, it s impossible to keep it under wraps. It gave me Dear Mrs. Bird vibes, a very happy discovery!â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I was totally gripped from the first page to the last. Loved the story and the characters with a few unexpected bumps along the way. Loved this book and canâ ™t wait for the next one!!!â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????â ˜I liked Harry from the very beginning. I loved the interaction between Harry and Oliver and can see this unfolding in future books.â ™ â “ Goodreads reviewer ?????

Objev podobné jako The Missing Maid - Holly Hepburn

During the First World War, rumours of heavily-armed German raiders led to the building of the first â ˜modernâ ™ heavy cruisers by the Royal Navy. Named for famous Elizabethan seamen, they were very different from the lumbering armoured cruisers of the previous generation, and were enlarged developments of the highly successful light cruisers that had been built since the mid-1910s. As such, they provided the prototypes for the â ˜Washington Treatyâ ™ cruisers that dominated naval construction during the 1920s, with two of them also pioneering the use of the catapult for launching aircraft from cruisers. Completed too late to actively participate in the First World War, they would go on to have mixed fortunes, spending much of their careers as flagships, but also being sadly attracted to rocky reefs, in two cases with fatal results. One, Cavendish (later Vindictive), fulfilled a remarkable array of functions during her career: laid down as a cruiser, completing as an aircraft carrier, then reverting to a cruiser, to be further transformed into a dedicated cadet training ship, and finally a repair ship. Meanwhile Effingham underwent the most comprehensive rebuilding of any British cruiser of her era. Disarmed and nearly scrapped as a result of the London Naval Treaty, all the survivors nevertheless returned to serve during the Second World War in a range of roles, two gaining battle honours â “ albeit in one case fatally â “ during the Norwegian campaign, and Hawkins and Frobisher spending long years as deep-sea escorts in the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans, before being brought back to bombard the beaches of Normandy. The story of the Hawkins class therefore weaves strands that include the technical development of the cruiser in the UK and abroad, the early use of aircraft at sea, international naval diplomacy and treaty-making between the wars, the evolution of the cadet training regime in the Royal Navy, the way in which the vital southern and eastern trade routes were kept open, and the contribution of naval forces to the success of the invasion of Europe. With its detailed descriptions and analysis of the ships and their development, and the narratives of their careers, all tied together with a wide-ranging collection of photographs and line drawings, this new history of a distinguished Royal Navy cruiser class will delight naval historians and enthusiasts, ship modellers and all those who care to read about the exploits of the imperial navy in peace and war.

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J.R.R. Tolkien⠙s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume.J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ⠘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told⠙. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron.It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his father⠙s death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the book⠙s content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, the kingdom became a seat of influence and wealth; but as the Númenóreans⠙ power increased, the seed of their downfall would inevitably be sown, culminating in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men.Even greater insight into the Second Age would be revealed in subsequent publications, first in Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, then expanded upon in Christopher Tolkien⠙s magisterial twelve-volume The History of Middle-earth, in which he presented and discussed a wealth of further tales written by his father, many in draft form.Now, adhering to the timeline of ⠘The Tale of Years⠙ in the appendices to The Lord of the Rings, editor Brian Sibley has assembled into one comprehensive volume a new chronicle of the Second Age of Middle-earth, told substantially in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien from the various published texts, with new pencil illustrations by the doyen of Tolkien art, Alan Lee.

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THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA Times, Sunday Times and Telegraph Book of the Year______________________________________________ A triumph ... a masterclass in the bottling of its subject⠙s seductive essence. His presence in this book is so strong that it⠙s hard to believe he has really left the building MOJO Handsomely presented, visually sumptuous THE TIMES______________________________________________From Prince himself comes the brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time⠔featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began writing before his tragic death. Prince was a musical genius, one of the most talented, beloved, accomplished, popular, and acclaimed musicians in pop history. But he wasn t only a musician⠔he was also a startlingly original visionary with an imagination deep enough to whip up whole worlds, from the sexy, gritty funk paradise of his early records to the mythical landscape of Purple Rain to the psychedelia of Paisley Park. But his greatest creative act was turning Prince Rogers Nelson, born in Minnesota, into Prince, the greatest pop star of his era. The Beautiful Ones is the story of how Prince became Prince⠔a first-person account of a kid absorbing the world around him and then creating a persona, an artistic vision, and a life, before the hits and fame that would come to define him. The book is told in four parts. The first is composed of the memoir he was writing before his tragic death, pages that brings us into Prince s childhood world through his own lyrical prose. The second part takes us into Prince s early years as a musician, before his first album released, through a scrapbook of Prince s writing and photos. The third section shows us Prince s evolution through candid images that take us up to the cusp of his greatest achievement, which we see in the book s fourth section: his original handwritten treatment for Purple Rain⠔the final stage in Prince s self-creation, as he retells the autobiography we ve seen in the first three parts as a heroic journey. The book is framed by editor Dan Piepenbring⠙s riveting and moving introduction about his short but profound collaboration with Prince in his final days⠔a time when Prince was thinking deeply about how to reveal more of himself and his ideas to the world, while retaining the mystery and mystique he⠙d so carefully cultivated⠔and annotations that provide context to each of the book⠙s images. This work is not just a tribute to Prince, but an original and energizing literary work, full of Prince⠙s ideas and vision, his voice and image, his undying gift to the world.______________________________________________⠘Prince⠙s voice comes through loud and clear; his personality, joie de vivre and single-mindedness jumping off the page throughout.⠙CLASSIC POP MAGAZINE The Beautiful Ones is for everyone. It s not a read, but an experience, an immersion inside the mind of a musical genius. You are steeped in Prince s images, his words, his essence⠦ The book can be a starting point for a Prince fascination, or a continuation of long-standing admiration. Either way, it will deepen the connection of any reader with the musical icon.⠝USA TODAY ⠘The Beautiful Ones remains a jewel-like fragment, Piepenbring⠙s sensitive introduction providing a snapshot of the Purple One⠙s last months at Paisley Park and during the Piano and Microphone tour⠙ Q MAGAZINE An affirmation of Prince⠙s Blackness and humanity⠦ Prince writes about his childhood with clarity and poetic flair, effortlessly combining humorous anecdotes with deep self-reflection and musical analysis⠦ Prince is one of us ⠔ he just worked to manifest dreams that took him from the North Side of Minneapolis to the Super Bowl. HUFFPOST⠘A compelling curiosity that finds its author orbiting around a few touchingly intimate encounters with his sphinx-like subject ⠦ with passages, lyric sheets and photographs from the Purple One himself⠙TELEGRAPH, Books of the Year A memoir that is written by Prince, literally. Handwritten pages he had shared with Piepenbring make up Part 1, taking us from his first memory ⠔ his mother s eyes ⠔ through the early days of his career... The Beautiful Ones doesn t paint a perfect picture. It s not definitive. It can t be, it shouldn t be and, thankfully, it doesn t try to be. We ll never know what it might have been if Prince had lived. But it s a good start. Now, it s up to us to take what s there and make something out of it for ourselves, creating, just as Prince wanted. NPR Both a pleasure and a surprise ... Prince took the project very seriously, and it shows in the work he delivered. ... It shines an intimate and revealing light on the least-known period of his life VARIETY⠘The Beautiful Ones is a book in pieces, fragments of the ground-breaking autobiography

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Joy Callaway weaves a dramatic, heartfelt story of self-discovery and a hard-won love against the stunning backdrop the Eighth Wonder of the World. --Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author of Time is a RiverAt this wondrous resort, secrets can easily be hidden in plain sight when the eye is trained on beauty.April 1913--Belle Newbold hasn t seen mountains for seven years--since her father died in a mining accident and her mother married oil and gas magnate, Shipley Newbold. But when her stepfather s business acquaintance, Henry Ford, invites the family on one of his famous Vagabonds camping tours, she is forced to face the hills once again--primarily in order to reunite with her future fiancé, owner of the land the Vagabonds are using for their campsite, a man she s only met once before. It is a veritable arranged marriage, but she prefers it that way. Belle isn t interested in love. She only wants a simple life--a family of her own and the stability of a wealthy man s pockets. That s what Worth Delafield has promised to give her and it s worth facing the mountains again, the reminder of the past, and her poverty, to secure her future.But when the Vagabonds group is invited to tour the unfinished Grove Park Inn and Belle is unexpectedly thrust into a role researching and writing about the building of the inn--a construction the locals are calling The Eighth Wonder of the World--she quickly realizes that these mountains are no different from the ones she once called home. As Belle peels back the facade of Grove Park Inn, of Worth, of the society she s come to claim as her own, and the truth of her heart, she begins to see that perhaps her part in Grove Park s story isn t a coincidence after all. Perhaps it is only by watching a wonder rise from ordinary hands and mountain stone that she can finally find the strength to piece together the long-destroyed path toward who she was meant to be.International bestselling author Joy Callaway returns with a story of the ordinary people behind extraordinary beauty--and the question of who gets to tell their stories.Praise for What the Mountains Remember: Callaway is back with another insightful rendering of a place and time in history, bringing her trademark attention to detail, warmth, and heart to a story centered around one of the nation s most beautiful and fabled hotels, the Grove Park Inn in Asheville NC. ?--Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, author of ten novels and cofounder of The Book Tide A stunning portrayal of the building of the Grove Park Inn that reveals not only its grandeur, but also the struggles of the laborers tasked with its construction, Joy Callaway brings the famed Vagabonds to life with immaculate research and rich details in this intriguing, elegantly written historical fiction that readers are going to love! --Madeline Martin, New York Times Bestseller author of The Keeper of Hidden BooksPerfect for fans of The Only Woman in the Room and A Well-Behaved WomanStand-alone novelIncludes Discussion Questions

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Welcome to the garden! There #39;s lots to see. Come and have a look! See what you can spot in the garden with this great search and find book! Look for hidden objects, read fascinating facts and lose yourself in fun, busy scenes. There #39;s so much to spot!Baby snail is hiding on every page, can you find her? Look for hidden objects as you work your way through each scene, from the veg patch, to the busy pond, to the animals that come out at night. Wonderfully detailed, bold illustrations of busy scenes will keep your child entertained for hours, while they learn fun animal facts along the way - perfect for rainy days or long journeys!The back of the book contains extra spot activities, #39;Did you Know? #39; facts, and fun craft ideas to get children engaged with nature and the world around them. With many different topics to choose from, the #39;Spot The... #39; series is guaranteed to keep children, age 4-7, entertained and engaged.Other titles in the #39;Spot The... #39; series:Spot the Shark in the Ocean Spot the Snail in the Garden Spot the Dinosaur on the Island Spot the Monkey in the Jungle Spot the Seal around the World Spot the Bird of the Building SiteSpot the Mouse on the Move Spot the Zebra at the Zoo Spot the Mummy at the Museum Spot the Lamb on the Farm Spot the Robot in Space

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Stalking. Arson. Murder.Butler and West are back together⠦ and the stakes have never been higher.When an old friend tells DS Freya West that she⠙s being stalked by someone she met online, Freya promises to help. But there are no leads, and the dating site refuses to give up their data.To make matters more complicated, DI Robin Butler is back in town. He⠙s investigating a string of arson attacks that have escalated to murder, and the cases seem to be connected somehow. They⠙re going to need their wits about them⠦Because this is a killer more devious than any they⠙ve hunted before, and he wants to obliterate everything they hold dear.The climatic finale of the gripping Butler West series, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Jane Casey and Susie Steiner.Praise for Louisa Scarr⠘From the first flicker of fire to the final explosive climax, Out Of The Ashes is a scorching finale to a riveting crime series. The narrative crackles with menace and suspense, and I enjoyed every moment!⠙ Cameron Ward, author of A Stranger On Board⠘What an ending to the series! Louisa masterfully weaves together the strands of the investigation and the characters⠙ personal lives. Full of intrigue and threat and superbly paced.⠙ James Delargy, author of Vanished⠘Scorchingly brilliant. A heart in the mouth thriller with the ultimate chemistry between its leads, this is a breathtaking end to the series.⠙ Heather Critchlow, author of Unsolved⠘Scarr has finished her series with a heart-pounding flourish. It may be the last we see of Butler and West, but rest assured I⠙ll keep reading her, whatever she comes up with next.⠙ Alison Belsham, author of The Girls on Chalk Hill⠘I love this series... the last one was perfect. A finish so tight I couldn⠙t breathe.⠙ Rachael Blok, author of The Fall⠘I loved every instalment of this brilliant series, but Scarr has saved the best ⠙til last. Masterful.⠙ Jo Furniss, author of All the Little ChildrenWhat readers are saying about Out of the Ashes ⠘One of my favourite series. I love the characters and the team dynamics are excellent. There is plenty of suspense, red herrings and the ending all wrapped up neatly. A brilliant ending to an excellent series which I highly recommend.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Keeps you guessing until the explosive ending. And what an ending! I feel sad when I come to the end of a Butler and West book; it⠙s like having to say goodbye to dear friends. An exciting read with believable characters, a solid plot, and page-turning action.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘Oh my Louisa Scarr you have saved the best for last. An absolute cracker of a book and I got the ending I hoped for! A hell of a book to end a hell of a series.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘I thoroughly enjoyed reading this! This book had a bit of everything ⠓ suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, arson, a great whodunnit and great police work! The storyline had me glued to my Kindle!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review⠘This cannot be the last in the Butler West series! These police procedurals quickly became one of my favourites. There are so many strong, well described characters.⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Prague in the early twentieth century was the city of cubists, surrealists, and the Good Soldier vejk. This book takes a new approach to interwar Prague by identifying religion as an integral part of the city s cultural history. As Prague emerged as a modern city and the Czech nation gained independence, Catholics, Protestants, and those who imagined a non-sectarian religion debated questions of faith and morality. Contrary to the conventional view of modern Czech elites as atheistic, Berglund shows how they were deeply concerned with the place of religion in modern life. Based upon a wide array of sources, the monograph explores the linkages between politics, theology, and architecture in the building of new symbols and a civil religion for the first Czechoslovak republic (1918-1938). Berglund views the contest of the sacred and secular in Prague within the broader context of religious change in twentieth-century Europe. His book lays a foundation for understanding both Czech culture of the interwar period as well as the nation s and Europe s religious history in the modern age. The author takes an approach that is both interdisciplinary and biographical by focusing on important figures in the politics and culture of interwar Prague, including Tomá Masaryk, the philosopher who became Czechoslovakia s first president; his daughter Alice, founding director of the Czechoslovak Red Cross; and Joze Plecnik, the Slovenian architect who directed the renovations of Prague Castle and designed one of the city s most renowned churches. This study of the beliefs and doubts held by these and other figures shows the transition from a (mostly) Catholic tradition to a new religious conception that was modern, humanistic, and detached from any institution much like the religious beliefs held by many Europeans today.

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1980, PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI: It is three in the morning when Bobby Western zips the jacket of his wetsuit and plunges from the boat deck into darkness. His divelight illuminates the sunken jet, nine bodies still buckled in their seats, hair floating, eyes devoid of speculation. Missing from the crash site are the pilot s flightbag, the plane s black box, and the tenth passenger. But how? A collateral witness to machinations that can only bring him harm, Western is shadowed in body and spirit - by men with badges; by the ghost of his father, inventor of the bomb that melted glass and flesh in Hiroshima; and by his sister, the love and ruin of his soul. Traversing the American South, from the garrulous bar rooms of New Orleans to an abandoned oil rig off the Florida coast, The Passenger is a breathtaking novel of morality and science, the legacy of sin, and the madness that is human consciousness.

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The top ten bestseller from the author of The Road, Cormac McCarthy s The Passenger is the story of a salvage diver, afraid of the watery deep, and pursued for a conspiracy beyond his understanding. A gorgeous ruin in the shape of a hardboiled noir thriller . .. It s rich and it s strange, mercurial and melancholic - Guardian1980, Mississippi: A sunken jet, nine passengers and a missing body. It is three in the morning when Bobby Western zips the jacket of his wet suit and plunges into the darkness of the ocean.His dive light illuminates a sunken jet, nine bodies still buckled in their seats, hair floating, eyes devoid of speculation. Missing from the crash site are the pilot s flight bag, the plane s black box, and the tenth passenger. But how?Now a collateral witness, Bobby is haunted by the ghost of his father, inventor of the bomb that melted glass and flesh in Hiroshima; and by his sister, the love and ruin of his soul.Traversing the American South, from the bars of New Orleans to an abandoned oil rig off the Florida coast, The Passenger is a breathtaking novel of morality and science, the legacy of sin, and the madness that is human consciousness. Look out for Stella Maris, the second book in the duology.

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A sunken jet, a missing body, and a salvage diver entering a conspiracy beyond all understanding. From the bar rooms of New Orleans to an abandoned oil rig off the Florida coast, The Passenger is a breathtakingly dark novel from Cormac McCarthy, the legendary author of No Country for Old Men and The Road.â ˜A gorgeous ruin in the shape of a hardboiled noir thriller . . . What a glorious sunset songâ ™ â “ The Guardian1980, Mississippi. It is three in the morning when Bobby Western zips the jacket of his wet suit and plunges into the darkness of the ocean. His dive light illuminates a sunken jet, nine bodies still buckled in their seats, hair floating, eyes devoid of speculation. Missing from the crash site are the pilot s flight bag, the plane s black box â “ and the tenth passenger . . .Now a collateral witness to this disappearance, Bobby is discouraged from speaking of what he has seen. He is a man haunted: by the ghost of his father, inventor of the bomb that melted glass and flesh in Hiroshima, and by his sister, the love and ruin of his soul.One of the final works by Cormac McCarthy, The Passenger is book one in a duology. It is followed by Stella Maris.Praise for Cormac McCarthy:â ˜McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absoluteâ ™ â “ Anne Enright, author of The Green Road His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power â “ Stephen King, author of The Shining [I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence â “ Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback Mountain

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This is the story of one lost poem, two great rivers, and three remarkable lives - all connected by a single drop of water.In the ruins of Nineveh, that ancient city of Mesopotamia, there lies hidden in the sand fragments of a long-forgotten poem, the Epic of Gilgamesh.In Victorian London, an extraordinary child is born at the edge of the dirt-black Thames. Arthur s only chance of escaping poverty is his brilliant memory. When his gift earns him a spot as an apprentice at a printing press, Arthur s world opens up far beyond the slums, with one book soon sending him across the seas: Nineveh and Its Remains.In 2014 Turkey, Narin, a Yazidi girl living by the River Tigris, waits to be baptised with water brought from the holy sit of Lalish in Iraq.The ceremony is cruelly interrupted, and soon Narin and her grandmother must journey across war-torn lands in the hope of reaching the sacred valley of their people.In 2018 London, broken-hearted Zaleekhah, a hydrologist, moves to a houseboat on the Thames to escape the wreckage of her marriage. Zaleekhah foresees a life drained of all love and meaning - until an unexpected connection to her homeland changes everything.A dazzling feat of storytelling from one of the greatest writers of our time, Elif Shafak s There are Rivers in the Sky is a rich, sweeping novel that spans centuries, continents and cultures, entwined by rivers, rains, and waterdrops: Water remembers. It is humans who forget.

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There s the world you can see. And then there s the one you can t. Welcome to The Morningside.When Silvia and her mother finally land in a place called Island City, after being expelled from their ancestral home in a not-too-distant future, they end up living and working at The Morningside, a crumbling luxury tower where Silvia s aunt, Ena, serves as the superintendent. Silvia feels unmoored in her new life because her mother has been so diligently secretive about their family s past. Silvia knows almost nothing about the place she was born and spent her early years; nor does she know why she and her mother had to leave.But in Ena there is an opening: a person willing to give a young girl glimpses into the folktales of her demolished homeland, a place of natural beauty and communal spirit that is lacking in Silvia s lonely and impoverished reality. Enchanted by Ena s stories, Silvia begins seeing the world with magical possibilities, and becomes obsessed with the mysterious older woman who lives in the penthouse of the Morningside. Bezi Duras is an enigma to everyone in the building; she has her own elevator entrance, and only leaves to go out at night and walk her three massive hounds, often not returning until the early morning.Silvia s mission to unravel the truth about this woman s life, and her own haunted past, may end up costing her everything. Startling, inventive, and profoundly moving, THE MORNINGSIDE is a novel about the stories we tell, and the stories we refuse to tell, to make sense of where we came from, and who we hope we might become.

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Gripping Sunday Express Action-packed New York Daily News Another monster hit by a giant of a writer The Daily Express The Lost World moves at a spanking pace. . . recommended as first-rate entertainment The Spectator_____________________The bestselling sequel to Jurassic ParkSomething has survived.Six years have passed since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park. In the years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end, the island has been indefinitely closed to the public, its park dismantled, the dinosaurs themselves destroyed.Or so it was thought.But something has survived. And when a team led by maverick scientist Ian Malcolm enters the mysterious Site B to investigate, they are determined that this, at last, will be the end of the dinosaurs..._____________________More praise for The Lost World Harrowing thrills. . . fast-paced and engaging People Fast and gripping The Washington Post A very scary read Entertainment Weekly An edge-of-the-seat tale St. Petersburg Times

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Iâ ™m not going to pretend life had been easy up until then. But when we got to the Elsewhere? That was somewhere else. It was in the Elsewhere that things got weirdâ ¦ After surviving a brutal attack by Mayor Highshine, Scrap, Paige and Gnat head into the wild Elsewhere in search of the Pink-Footed Goose, the rocket ship they hope can get them off-world. The place is fraught with danger, but they discover Mooch, a nomadic wandering town inhabited by robots who have rejected Highshineâ ™s views. Welcomed aboard Mooch by the Marshall Wired Bill, Gnat and Scrap instantly feel at home. However, Paige is haunted by visions of ghostly humans, including her mother, whom sheâ ™s convinced is guiding them to the landing site of the Pink-Footed Goose. But nothing in the Elsewhere is quite as it seems, and as the trio push on with their mission, they make a discovery that will rock them to the coreâ ¦ The second title in an original and entertaining new trilogy for middle-grade readers from the award-winning author of STITCH HEAD. For fans of Maz Evans and Thomas Taylor.

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Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Join the Timekeepers in this chapter book series for 7 to 9 year-olds covering a range of adventures that span all of history. The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover!In this installment, the Timekeepers are whirled back in time to Ancient Egypt and become wrapped up in an effort to track down some medicine to heal Queen Nefertiti. It ll be a race against time, but our heroes know they re up to the challenge.This childrenâ ™s chapter book series offers:An introduction to history that blends a fun story with real facts, plus a non-fiction section with timelines, quizzes and a glossary.Material thatâ ™s part of the national curriculum for history in the UK, and an ever-exciting topic for children.An insight into different historical time periods showing the connection between the past and present.Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track â “ and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaosâ ¦ When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and itâ ™s up to them to put things right. More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here? If you like The Timekeepers: Ancient Egypt, then youâ ™ll love other titles in the series. Why not try The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first-ever Olympic Games, or Eiffel Tower Emergency to find out about the building of Paris iconic landmark.

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Mesoamerica experienced a significant flourishing in the years beginning with Early Classic period, through to the Maya civilisation and culminating in the eventual fall of the Aztec civilisation in the 16th Century CE. Through these treasures of fine art and architecture we can uncover the mysteries of the myths, gods and religions of the time and appreciate the true cultural legacy left behind. Did you know that flat top pyramids such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan are characteristic of ancient Aztec and Mayan architecture? They were not only religious structures but served as sites of internment for leading rulers of the time. Aspects of the Mesoamerican cultural heritage still survived among the ensuing Spanish colonial rule and continues to be observed today among the indigenous peoples who inhabit the area of Mesoamerica. Explore the closer details of familiar sites such as the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, and discover hidden treasures at the Mayan zone of Edzna. Many artefacts from this period are now displayed for the public to enjoy in museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Treasures of the Aztecs, Inca Other Mesoamericans tells the tale of some familiar places and artefacts ⠓ alongside many which are less familiar, but just as spectacular ⠓ framed by a knowledgeable, detailed account of the rise and fall of Mesoamerica. Over 150 colour photographs complete this fascinating exploration of Ancient Aztec, Inca and Mayan cultures and their lasting contributions to world history, art and architecture.

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Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories and discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Join the Timekeepers in this chapter book series for 7 to 9 year-olds covering a range of adventures that span all of history. The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover!In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to the time of the Vikings and become involved in a battle between rival clans.This childrenâ ™s chapter book series offers:An introduction to history that blends a fun story with real facts, plus a non-fiction section with timelines, quizzes and a glossary.A fun, educational chapter book series that blends fact and fiction for children who love history.An insight into different historical time periods showing the connection between the past and present.Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organisation of kids who keep the course of history on track â “ and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaosâ ¦ When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and itâ ™s up to them to put things right.More in the seriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?If you like The Timekeepers: Voyage with the Vikings, then youâ ™ll love other titles in the series. Why not try The Timekeepers: Ancient Olympics to learn about the first-ever Olympic Games, or Eiffel Tower Emergency to find out about the building of Paris iconic landmark?

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The first in-depth study since the 1980s of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton, a building that is often considered the most impressive architectural expression of the Romantic imagination and that has become a hallmark of Regency style  Created between 1787 and 1823 by George IV, the Royal Pavilion in Brighton is perhaps the most daring and enchanting example of a building that expresses the European fascination with what in the early nineteenth century was considered the ⠜Orient,⠝ in particular China and India. The building, with its Indian-inspired exterior, was the work of the renowned architect John Nash, who with the contributions of several other gifted and inventive architects, artists, and designers, created a building that draws you in, takes you on a journey, and plays with your senses.  Featuring new photography, this lavishly illustrated book will provide a fresh look at the sumptuous Chinoiserie interiors of the Royal Pavilion and their enduring appeal. Drawing on recent research, conservation projects, and the unprecedented loan exhibition A Prince⠙s Treasure: From Buckingham Palace to the Royal Pavilion (2019⠓22), this book celebrates the colours and sensual beauty of these interiors while situating the Royal Pavilion in the context of the time of its creation and development under royal ownership, from its beginning in the wake of the French Revolution, through its transformation and extension during and just after the Napoleonic Wars, to its fate and legacy in the early Victorian era.

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Whether you want to kick back with an aperitif in the historic streets of Naples, be awed by the Roman site of Pompeii, or soak up the coastal splendour of Capri, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Naples and the Amalfi Coast have to offer.Naples and the Amalfi Coast are treasure troves of things to see and do. Packed with world-class eateries, hidden galleries and Baroque churches, the ancient city of Naples thrums with life. Meanwhile, the nearby sights of the Amalfi Coast offer a perfectly restorative and scenic contrast to the bustle of the city.Our updated guide brings Naples and the Amalfi Coast to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the region s iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We ve also worked hard to ensure our information is up-to-date. You ll discover:-Our pick of the area s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems-The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay -Detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy-Easy-to-follow itineraries-Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe-Colour-coded chapters to every part of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, from Castel Nuovo to Spaccanapoli, Pompeii to Capri-A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you goTouring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy. Want the best of Naples in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Naples and the Amalfi Coast.

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With its ensemble of warm and unforgettable characters, The Faculty Lounge shows readers a different side of school life. It all starts when an elderly substitute teacher at Baldwin High School is found dead in the faculty lounge. After a bit of a stir, life quickly returns to normal-it s not like it s the worst (or even most interesting) thing that has happened within the building s walls. But when, a week later, the spontaneous scattering of his ashes on the school grounds catches the attention of some busybody parents, it sets in motion a year that can only be described as wild, bizarre, tragic, mundane, beautiful, and humorous all at once. In the midst of the ensuing hysteria and threats of disciplinary action, the novel peeks into the lives of the implicated adults who, it turns out, actually have first names and continue to exist when the school day is done. We meet: a former punk band front man, now a middle-aged principal who must battle it out with the schoolboard to keep his job; a no-nonsense school nurse willing to break the rules, despite the close watch on their campus, when a student arrives at her office with a dilemma; and a disgruntled English instructor who finds himself embroiled in even more controversy when he misfires a snarky email. Oh, and there s also a teacher make out session in a supply closet during a lockdown. As these people continue to manage the messiness of this school year, there is the looming threat of what will become of their beloved Baldwin High. Ultimately, at the heart of this unconventional workplace novel is a story of the power of human connection and of the joy of finding purpose in what it is we do every day.

Objev podobné jako The Faculty Lounge - Jennifer Mathieu

A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra.â ˜A sophisticated and complete accountâ ™ The Times: Books of the Yearâ ˜Wilkinsonâ ™s stirring and clear-sighted account of the ancient world s most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treatâ ™ Sunday Times: Books of the YearThis is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten s religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun s burial chamber, and the ruthlessness of Ramesses, to Alexander the Great s invasion and Cleopatra s fatal entanglement with Rome.As the world s first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the attempt to unite a disparate realm and defend it against hostile forces from within and without. Combining grand narrative sweep with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphs and the iconography of power, Toby Wilkinson reveals Ancient Egypt in all its complexity.

Objev podobné jako The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - Wilkinson Toby