the children of the anthropocene

An inspirational manifesto for change Caroline Lucas, former leader of The Green Party A remarkable and important book Steve Backshall, Naturalist, Broadcaster, and Author Astute, erudite and crystalline, Bella writes with visionary clarity and passion [...] It s a wonderful book Dara McAnulty, award-winning author of Diary of a Young Naturalist____________________________Across the planet, the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis. Isn t it time we made their voices heard?The Children of the Anthropocene, by conservationist and activist Bella Lack, chronicles the lives of the diverse young people on the frontlines of the environmental crisis around the world, amplifying the voices of those living at the heart of the crisis.Advocating for the protection of both people and the planet, Bella restores the beating heart to global environmental issues, from air pollution to deforestation and overconsumption, by telling the stories of those most directly affected. Transporting us from the humming bounty of Ecuador s Choco Rainforest and the graceful arcs of the Himalayan Mountains, to the windswept plains and vibrant vistas of life in Altiplano, Bella speaks to young activists from around the world including Dara McAnulty, Afroz Shah and Artemisa Xakriabá, and brings the crisis vividly to life.It s time we passed the mic and listened to different perspectives. Bella s manifestos for change will inspire and mobilize you to rediscover the wonders and wilds of nature and, ultimately, change the way you think about our planet in crisis. This is your chance to hear the urgent stories of an endangered species too often overlooked: the children of the Anthropocene. ____________________________ Extraordinarily moving, wild and engaging - the book of the moment Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and author of Climate Justice A visionary statement for the future [...] Pragmatic, positive beautifully written Ben Macdonald, Award-Winning Conservation Writer, Wildlife TV Producer and Naturalist

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The Children of the New Forest is a children s novel printed in 1847 by Frederick Marryat. It is place in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story accompanies the fortunes of the four Beverley children (Edward, Humphrey, Alice and Edith) who are orphaned during the war, and hide from their Roundhead tyrants in the shelter of the New Forest where they grasp to live off the land. These four children in the novel usually become ideal models of manhood and womanhood, and even the gypsy boy Pablo is trained into their civilising ways. The peril they build to bait cattle catches more than they deal for, leading to one experience after another. Against all chances they dextrously exercise through the traitorous landscape of the times, usually recovering their family estate. Their deeds and efforts to live in the forest form the center of this novel. This book is a celebration of genteel ness, courage and tolerance.

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Cavalier and Roundhead battle it out in the turbulent setting of the English Civil war and provide the background for this classic tale of four orphans as they face adversity, survival in the forest, reconciliation and eventual forgiveness.This is the first enduring historical novel for children, which conjures up as much magic today as it did on first publication. The freedom from adult constraint allied with the necessary disciplines to survive in a hostile world make for a gripping read.

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Light. Darkness. Power. Magic. The Children of the Elements are back in the epic, instant-bestselling sequel to The Light That Blinds Us. Alexis, Demi, Blaise and Caeli lie in wait as the Haven prepares for the Battle of Stonehenge: a fight for light over darkness, good over evil. And Mortem fast approaches, threatening to engulf all in shadow. As the night wears on, secrets are spilled and truths come to light. The world is not all that it seems and there might be a little darkness, lurking just below the surface, within us all . . . Dive back into the fantasy world that masterfully intertwines themes of mental health and the bonds of found family. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Legendborn, from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo. Praise for The Dark That Hides Us: Explosive, action packed and full of twists I didn’t see coming, all while bringing together my favourite found family and sweeping romance – truly everything I love all in one book. - Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen Absolutely enchanting and nothing short of epic. Andy effortlessly transports you back to the golden age of YA fantasy. - Bill Wood, author of Let #39;s Split Up Andy Darcy Theo is such an exciting new voice in YA. This series is truly thrilling. - Juno Dawson, author of Her Majesty #39;s Royal Coven One of the freshest voices in YA literature, and one of the most vital. I couldn’t put this book down!” - Sasha Peyton Smith, author of The Rose Bargain

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New York Times bestselling series! Bruce Wayne has a nearly perfect life. He’s in love with an amazing woman and works by her side every day at one of Gotham’s youth centers, helping the children of the city he loves. His memory has been patchy ever since he nearly died in the last Joker attack, but even so, he’s confident that this is the happiest he’s ever been. And yet…he sometimes feels himself being tugged back to another life. In the negative space of his missing past is a half-remembered history, filled with violence and darkness, but also greatness. The Batman is calling Bruce back. But if he returns to his past, what will become of the perfect, happy life he has built? Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo conclude their character-defining run on the Dark Knight and demonstrate why Batman truly is forever. Collects Batman #46-50, as well as a story from Detective Comics #27.

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The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it s too late.Life at Grace Field House had been good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they had to take were tough, their loving caretaker provided them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But when they discover the horrifying truth about why they are being kept at the orphanage, their lives change forever...Emma and Ray race to the queen s chamber to stop Norman s plan, but are they too late? What has propelled Norman to take such a brutal path, and is it something that will forever change his relationship with his closest friends?

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LP vinyl - Reedice druhého studiového alba, které původně vyšlo 26. září 1983. Reedice druhého studiového alba, které původně vyšlo 26. září 1983. Skupinu Motley Crüe založili v kalifornském Los Angeles Nikki Sixx (baskytara), Tommy Lee (bicí), Mick Mars (kytara) a Vince Neil (zpěv). Tato klasická sestava se několikrát rozpadla, aby se vždy opět po čase dala v původní podobě dohromady. Naposledy se tak stalo v 2018, kdy začala nahrávat nové skladby pro filmovou biografii, zároveň učinila dohodu, že již více nebude koncertovat, nicméně má stále v plánu vydávat nové skladby. Rok vydání : 1983 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP A1 In the Beginning (2021 - Remaster) / A2 Shout At the Devil (2021 - Remaster) / A3 Looks That Kill (2021 - Remaster) / A4 Bastard (2021 - Remaster) / A5 God Bless the Children of the Beast (2021 - Remaster) / A6 Helter Skelter (2021 - Remaster) / B1 Red Hot (2021 - Remaster) / B2 Too Young to Fall In Love (2021 - Remaster) /...

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Hudební CD - Reedice druhého studiového alba, které původně vyšlo 26. září 1983. Reedice druhého studiového alba, které původně vyšlo 26. září 1983. Skupinu Motley Crüe založili v kalifornském Los Angeles Nikki Sixx (baskytara), Tommy Lee (bicí), Mick Mars (kytara) a Vince Neil (zpěv). Tato klasická sestava se několikrát rozpadla, aby se vždy opět po čase dala v původní podobě dohromady. Naposledy se tak stalo v 2018, kdy začala nahrávat nové skladby pro filmovou biografii, zároveň učinila dohodu, že již více nebude koncertovat, nicméně má stále v plánu vydávat nové skladby. Rok vydání : 1983 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop CD In the Beginning (2021 - Remaster) / Shout At the Devil (2021 - Remaster) / Looks That Kill (2021 - Remaster) / Bastard (2021 - Remaster) / God Bless the Children of the Beast (2021 - Remaster) / Helter Skelter (2021 - Remaster) / Red Hot (2021 - Remaster) / Too Young to Fall In Love (2021 - Remaster) / Knock #039;Em Dead,...

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Back in a new compact edition, this field guide to our new world of hybrid specimens—gorgeously printed in silver ink on black paper—catalogs the conflation of the technosphere and the biospherePlastiglomerates, surveillance robot dogs, fordite, artificial grass, antenna trees, Covid, decapitated mountains, drone-fighting eagles, standardized bananas: all of these specimens—some more familiar than others—are examples of the hybridity that shapes the current landscapes of science, technology and everyday life. Inspired by medieval bestiaries and the increasingly visible effects of climate change on the planet, French researcher Nicolas Nova and art collective DISNOVATION.ORG provide an ethnographic guide to the post-natural era in which we live, highlighting the amalgamations of nature and artifice that already coexist in the 21st century.A sort of field handbook, A Bestiary of the Anthropocene aims to help us orient ourselves within the technosphere and the biosphere. What happens when technologies and their unintended consequences become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to define what is natural or not? What does it mean to live in a hybrid environment made of organic and synthetic matter? In order to answer such questions, Nova and DISNOVATION.ORG bring their own research together with contributions from collectives such as the Center for Genomic Gastronomy and Aliens in Green as well as text by scholars and researchers from around the world. Polish graphic designer Maria Roszkowska provides illustrations.

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien⠙s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a fully continuous and standalone story, this paperback of the epic tale of The Children of Húrin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves, dragons, Dwarves and Orcs, and the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien.It is a legendary time long before The Lord of the Rings, and Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in the vast fortress of Angband in the North; and within the shadow of the fear of Angband, and the war waged by Morgoth against the Elves, the fates of Túrin and his sister Niënor will be tragically entwined.Their brief and passionate lives are dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bears them as the children of Húrin, the man who dared to defy him to his face. Against them Morgoth sends his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire, in an attempt to fulfil the curse of Morgoth, and destroy the children of Húrin.Begun by J.R.R. Tolkien at the end of the First World War, The Children of Húrin became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.

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The Children of Green Knowe Collection brings the Lucy Boston classics The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe together in one beautifully packaged edition.These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition.Children of Green KnoweTolly s great grandmother isn t a witch, but both she and her old house, Green Knowe, are full of a very special kind of magic. There are other children in the house - children who were happy there centuries before. Running around Green Knowe s moat, gardens and mysterious rooms, Tolly slowly discovers them, their toys and animals, and their wonderful stories . . .River at Green Knowe What a lot of islands the river makes, said Ida. We must go exploring and sail around them all. And so begins a wonderful, magical summer. Ida, Oscar and Ping are staying with Ida s great-aunt at the ancient, river-encircled house of Green Knowe. They set out to chart the river in the canoe, and soon discover that it has some surprising and mysterious secrets. An award-winning classic story of a friendship. LoveReading4Kids Magic, mystery and fun will bring listeners along for an entertaining ride. Publishers Weekly

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King Charles II was the father of fourteen illegitimate children (if not more) by seven mistresses. Ironically, his marriage to Queen Catherine, a Portuguese princess, proved childless. The eldest and most notable of his children, James, duke of Monmouth, was effectively excluded from the line of succession. After his father’s death the duke launched an armed challenge for the crown against his uncle, then James II, but was defeated at the battle of Sedgemoor and executed. Some of Charles s other sons, notably Henry, duke of Grafton, Charles, duke of St Albans, and the youngest, Charles, duke of Richmond, took part in military and naval campaigns at home and overseas. Some of his daughters married into various branches of the British aristocracy—though not without occasional scandal—while one married a composer and another took holy orders. In the context of the relaxed morals of the Restoration court, this biography examines the sometimes poorly documented lives of each of Charles’s children, their personal relations with each other, their places in English history, their love affairs, and the lines of descent through which several key figures of the modern British royal family can trace their lineage.

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From Waterstones Children s Laureate 2022–2024, Joseph Coelho, comes this gentle, poetic story about climate change, working together, building communities and living in tune with nature. On the hottest day of the year, three children watch from their tower block windows as golden leaves drift down to the baking pavement. The trees, tricked by the unseasonal heat, think autumn has arrived. While the grown-ups delight in the sunshine, the children worry for the trees – why isn’t anyone else concerned? A wise tree shows them how to conjure rain and care for the forest, but by bravely finding a short-term solution, they inspire something much bigger – a long-term commitment from the adults around them. Together, they rediscover the hidden power of nature, setting a topsy-turvy world the right way up, and protecting it for the future. This moving and hopeful first look at climate change is brought to life by the sweeping, emotive illustrations of Richard Johnson, Coelho’s close collaborator on Our Tower. A beautifully crafted book, it highlights the lesser-known signs of climate change in urban environments, helping children aged 5+ notice the changes happening in the world around them.This inspiring story reminds children that even small actions can spark big change – and that by working together, we can help protect the world for generations to come.

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien⠙s manuscripts, this is the first complete, standalone Middle-earth book by J.R.R. Tolkien since The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.It is a legendary time long before The Lord of the Rings, and Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in the vast fortress of Angband in the North; and within the shadow of the fear of Angband, and the war waged by Morgoth against the Elves, the fates of Túrin and his sister Niënor will be tragically entwined.Their brief and passionate lives are dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bears them as the children of Húrin, the man who dared to defy him to his face. Against them Morgoth sends his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire, in an attempt to fulfil the curse of Morgoth, and destroy the children of Húrin.Begun by J.R.R. Tolkien at the end of the First World War, The Children of Húrin became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien⠙s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a fully continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of The Children of Húrin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, eagles and Orcs, and the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien.There are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings, and the story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but which were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World.In that remote time Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in the vast fortress of Angband, the Hells of Iron, in the North; and the tragedy of Túrin and his sister Nienor unfolded within the shadow of the fear of Angband and the war waged by Morgoth against the lands and secret cities of the Elves.Their brief and passionate lives were dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bore them as the children of Húrin, the man who had dared to defy and to scorn him to his face. Against them he sent his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire. Into this story of brutal conquest and flight, of forest hiding-places and pursuit, of resistance with lessening hope, the Dark Lord and the Dragon enter in direly articulate form. Sardonic and mocking, Glaurung manipulated the fates of Túrin and Nienor by lies of diabolic cunning and guile, and the curse of Morgoth was fulfilled.The earliest versions of this story by J.R.R. Tolkien go back to the end of the First World War and the years that followed; but long afterwards, when The Lord of the Rings was finished, he wrote it anew and greatly enlarged it in complexities of motive and character: it became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.

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The Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air. This book also looks at how the war led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry. Feature boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to children, such as life inside a U-boat and tips for a jungle fighter. Maps and cross-section artworks of the insides of famous tanks, aircraft, U-boats, aircraft carriers add extra detail and fascination for children.

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HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A SECOND CHANCE?*THE SUN S 5* PICK OF THE WEEK*FOR FANS OF EMMA CLINE, BLAKE CROUCH AND RILEY SAGER COMES CHILDREN OF THE SUN - THE CULT NOVEL THAT EVERYONE IS RAVING ABOUT. Gripping HEAT Dazzling CRIME MONTHLY A cult novel with a difference GUARDIAN If you love Stranger Things, read Children of the Sun STYLIST Lewis does an excellent job of ratcheting up the tension DAILY TELEGRAPH Chilling, moving and original . . . I loved it CHRIS WHITAKER*****Summer 1982. Deep in the wilderness, over three hundred people live off-grid in a secret community. Founded by the enigmatic Sol, Atlas is a refuge for broken souls who believe they will soon cross into another world where their past decisions never ended in tragedy. James Morrow is a rookie New York City reporter who secures an invitation to the camp on the condition he tell the world of its wonders. Although he s sceptical, James understands better than most the desperate nature of their beliefs. But James soon finds there is a darker side to the cult beyond the prayers and yellow robes. A group of children are treated like gods, there are iron strips embedded in the earth, and nobody talks about what s behind the gates of Sol s private sanctuary. As the final ceremony draws near, James must ask himself, what will it cost to reach this other life? And is that a price he s willing to pay?WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: I would give this book ten stars if I could . . . Incredibly clever . . . Heartbreakingly perfect This was an incredible read . . . I loved it Beth Lewis never fails to grab my attention and hold it for every single bit of every single page of her books. This one was no different A really interesting, gripping read

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Channel 4 s The Mill captivated viewers with the tales of the lives of the young girls and boys in a northern mill. Focusing on the lives of the apprentices at Quarry Bank Mill, David Hanson s book uses a wealth of first-person source material including letters, diaries, mill records, to tell the stories of the children who lived and worked at Quarry Bank throughout the nineteenth century.This book perfectly accompanies the television series, satisfying viewers curiosity about the history of the children of Quarry Bank. It reveals the real lives of the television series main characters: Esther, Daniel, Lucy and Susannah, showing how shockingly close to the truth the dramatisation is.But the book also goes far beyond this to create a full and vivid picture of factory life in the industrial revolution. David Hanson has written an accessible narrative history of Victorian working children and the conditions in which they worked.

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Connolly grips like a vice and he s an extraordinary storyteller Crime Time One of the best thriller writers we have Harlan CobenWyatt Riggins, the boyfriend of rising Maine artist Zetta Nadeau, has gone missing, leaving behind a cell phone containing a single-word message: RUN. Private investigator Charlie Parker is hired to find out why Riggins has fled, and from whom.Parker discovers that Riggins, an ex-soldier, has been involved in the abduction of four children from Mexico: three girls and a boy, all belonging to the cartel boss Blas Urrea - except Urrea s family is safe and well in Mexico, which means the abductees cannot be his children. Yet whoever they are, Urrea wants them back, and has dispatched his agents to secure them, even if it means butchering everyone who stands in their way.One of those agents is Eugene Seeley, a clever, ruthless solver of other men s problems. The other is an unknown woman.Every child has a mother. Now Charlie Parker will face one unlike any other, and learn the terrifying truth about the Children of Eve.Praise for John Connolly: John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time Sunday Telegraph Dark and dangerous ... but where there is also kindness, loyalty, love Irish Examiner To my mind, Connolly is Ireland s Stephen King Matt Nixson, The Express

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From the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace comes “an eye-opening, fully humanizing, deeply affecting look at the often-misunderstood juvenile justice system and its inhabitants—young people of earnestness, disappointment, hope, and resilience” (Booklist, starred review).For many kids, a mistake made at age thirteen or fourteen—often resulting from external factors coupled with a biologically immature brain—can resonate through the rest of their lives, making high school difficult, college nearly impossible, and a middle-class life a mere fantasy. In Children of the State, Jeff Hobbs challenges any preconceived perceptions about how the juvenile justice system works—and demonstrates in brilliant, piercing prose: No one so young should ever be considered irredeemable. Writing with great heart and sensitivity, Hobbs “offers finely wrought portraits of the teenagers in juvenile hall, as well as the educators and counselors trying to help them find safe passage back to—and through—the real world” (Los Angeles Times). While serving a year-long detention in Wilmington, Delaware, a bright young man considers both the benefits and the immense costs of striving for college acceptance while imprisoned. A career juvenile hall English Language Arts teacher struggles to align the small moments of wonder in her work alongside its statistical futility. A territorial fistfight in Paterson, New Jersey, is called a hate crime by the media and the boy held accountable seeks redemption and friendship in a demanding Life Professional Skills class in lower Manhattan. Through these stories, Hobbs creates intimate portraits of these individuals as they struggle to make good decisions amidst the challenges of overcoming their pasts, and also asks: What should society do with young people who have made terrible mistakes? “At turns touching and intimate, enraging and honest” (Matthew Desmond), Children of the State masterfully blends personal stories with larger questions about race, class, prison reform, justice, and even about the concept of “fate.”

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Kniha - autor Natalie Haynes, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From Natalie Haynes, the Women's Prize shortlisted author of A Thousand Ships, comes The Children of Jocasta, a retelling of Oedipus and Antigone from the perspectives of the women the myths overlooked. My siblings and I have grown up in a cursed house, children of cursed parents . . . Jocasta is just fifteen when she is told that she must marry the King of Thebes, an old man she has never met. Her life has never been her own, and nor will it be, unless she outlives her strange, absent husband. Ismene is the same age when she is attacked in the palace she calls home. Since the day of her parents' tragic deaths a decade earlier, she has always longed to feel safe with the family she still has. But with a single act of violence, all that is about to change. With the turn of these two events, a tragedy is set in motion. But not as you know it.

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The Principles and Practice of Yoga for Children and Adolescents consists of contributions by expert scientists who have conducted and published research on yoga in children and adolescents for a variety of conditions and populations in peer-reviewed biomedical journals. Each chapter describes the rationale for yoga in the population or condition studied, reviews relevant related research literature, describes their body of research studies and its contribution, and concludes with a discussion on the state of the field. To inform readers on the intricacies of the practical application of yoga, each chapter concludes with a description of the yoga intervention used, the development process that led them to that treatment protocol, and the practical/clinical reasons for choices of the specific practices.

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A joyful and poignant collection of photographs of children from around the world by internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino. This homage to the future of humanity (and our planet) captures the laughter and joy of children, but also their insecurities and fears. The sense of trust between the subject and the photographer is evident, as if they had known each other for years.The photographs are imbued with this gift of trust, and of mutual respect, resulting in images that are moving, often humorous, and always eloquent. The internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino has been travelling the world with his camera for several decades and has long been considered a luminary in the field of portrait photography. His previously published books of portrait photography from Africa and India have won several prizes. Empathy and instinct is key to my work. I try to read people s lives, the circumstances in which they live. I am fascinated by their cultural background and identity. - Mario MarinoText in English and German.

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A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR As brilliant a history of the Vikings as one could possibly hope to read Tom HollandThe Viking Age is traditionally held to begin in June 793 when Scandinavian raiders attacked the monastery of Lindisfarne in Northumbria, and to end in September 1066, when King Harald Hardrada of Norway died leading the charge against the English line at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. This book, the most wide-ranging and comprehensive assessment of the current state of our knowledge, takes a refreshingly different view. It shows that the Viking expansion began generations before the Lindisfarne raid, and traces Scandinavian history back centuries further to see how these people came to be who they were.The narrative ranges across the whole of the Viking diaspora, from Vinland on the eastern American seaboard to Constantinople and Uzbekistan, with contacts as far away as China. Based on the latest archaeology, it explores the complex origins of the Viking phenomenon and traces the seismic shifts in Scandinavian society that resulted from an economy geared to maritime war. Some of its most striking discoveries include the central role of slavery in Viking life and trade, and the previously unsuspected pirate communities and family migrations that were part of the Viking armies - not least in England.Especially, Neil Price takes us inside the Norse mind and spirit-world, and across their borders of identity and gender, to reveal startlingly different Vikings to the barbarian marauders of stereotype. He cuts through centuries of received wisdom to try to see the Vikings as they saw themselves - descendants of the first human couple, the Children of Ash and Elm. Healso reminds us of the simultaneous familiarity and strangeness of the past, of how much we cannot know, alongside the discoveries that change the landscape of our understanding. This is an eye-opening and surprisingly moving book.

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Explore the beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design and relive the tragic sinking of the world s most famous ship with The Story of the Titanic for Children. Over one hundred years on, the captivating story of the Titanic has lost none of its appeal. This stunning book explores real-life stories and little known facts that will absorb young readers. Beautiful images and bite-sized information bring the Titanic to life, from its construction to the victims and survivors after its tragic sinking. Filled with amazing facts and details giving insights into the unsinkable ship, The Story of the Titanic for Children will satisfy even the most curious minds.

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The remarkable story of how Greek-speaking writers and thinkers sustained and developed the intellectual legacy of Classical Greece under the rule of Rome.In 146 BC, Greece yielded to the military might of the Roman Republic; some sixty years later, when Athens and other Greek city-states rebelled against Rome, the general Lucius Cornelius Sulla destroyed the city of Socrates and Plato, laying waste the famous Academy where Aristotle had studied.However, the traditions of Greek cultural life would continue to flourish â “ across the eastern Mediterranean world and beyond â “ during the centuries of Roman rule that followed, in the lives and work of a distinguished array of philosophers, rhetoricians, historians, doctors, scientists, geographers and theologians.Charles Freeman s accounts of such luminaries as the polymathic physician Galen, the soldier-botanist Dioscorides, the Alexandrian geographer and astronomer Ptolemy and the Neoplatonic philosopher Plotinus are interwoven with interludes that counterpoint and contextualise a sequence of unjustly neglected and richly influential lives.This is the story of a vibrant, constantly evolving tradition of intellectual inquiry across a period of more than five hundred years, from the second century BC to the start of the fifth century ad â “ one that would help shape the intellectual landscape of the Middle Ages and long after. The Children of Athena is a cultural history on an epic scale.

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The first in a gripping new historical fantasy series that intertwines Irish mythology with real-life history, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the thrilling debut novel by Shauna Lawless.They think they ve killed the last of us...981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions for her son - and herself - but Ireland is a dangerous place and kings tend not to stay kings for long.Gormflaith also has a secret. She is one of the Fomorians, an immortal race who can do fire-magic. She has kept her powers hidden at all costs, for there are other immortals in this world - like the Tuatha De Danann, a race of warriors who are sworn to kill Fomorians.Fodla is one of the Tuatha De Danann with the gift of healing. Her kind dwell hidden in a fortress, forbidden to live amongst the mortals. Fodla agrees to help her kin by going to spy on Brian Boru, a powerful man who aims to be High King of Ireland. She finds a land on the brink of war - a war she is desperate to stop. However, preventing the loss of mortal lives is not easy with Ireland in turmoil and the Fomorians now on the rise...

Objev podobné jako The Children of Gods and Fighting Men - Shauna Lawless

Passionate and gripping â “ Madeline Miller, bestselling author of CirceA powerful retelling of Oedipus and Antigone that casts fresh light on the women the myths overlooked. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Stone Blind, Natalie Haynes.My siblings and I have grown up in a cursed house, children of cursed parents . . .Jocasta is just fifteen when she is ordered to marry the King of Thebes, an old man she has never met. But it is her duty to produce an heir, who will alter the course of her life forever.Ismene is the same age when she is attacked in the palace she calls home. Since the day of her parents tragic deaths, it had been the one place she felt safe. But with a single act of violence, all that is about to change.With the turn of these two events, a tragedy is set in motion. But not as you know it . . . A wonderful and inventive take on an ancient tale â “ The Times Haynesâ ™s fascination with this long vanished world is evident in every line â “ The Guardian Glorious, gripping and brutal . . . I loved it â “ Victoria Derbyshire, journalist and broadcaster-Praise for Natalie Haynes: Witty, gripping, ruthless â “ Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaid s Tale, via X The great champion of women in Greek myth â “ Daily Mailâ ˜A fierce feminist exploration of female rage, written with wit and empathyâ ™ â “ Glamour

Objev podobné jako The Children of Jocasta - Natalie Haynesová

Ada has lived close to the great rainforest for her whole life, helping her beloved Papa Eze to heal fello villagers when they fall sick. But when Papa Eze himself becomes ill, he knows he must tell Ada the truth about her real identity ⠓ something he has kept hidden to protect his daughter from danger. Ada must now travel deep into the forest and discover the ancient Edo kingdom of Benin, connect with her past and to use everything within her power to heal the terrible divisions that are tearing the kingdom apart. Pursued by those who want her dead, Ada sets off on a journey which will test her strength to the limit ⠓ with just her friends, the guidance of her ancestors and her own self-belief to help her.Children of the Benin Kingdom is fast paced adventure story, set in one of Africa⠙s most fascinating civilisations, the Edo Kingdom of Benin. Written by British Nigerian author Dinah Orji, the book appeals to any child that likes to be transported to another world and is about friendship, loyalty and the bonds of family. The story is rich in historical detail and the cultural traditions of West Africa and as accurate historical fiction it is also perfect for celebrating Black history.Reviews This is a gripping adventure story that offers something fresh and original to the middle grade historical fiction market. Books for Topics, children⠙s fiction reviews blog⠜A riveting historical adventure⠦ as much about friendship and loyalty and the bonds of family as a quest for identity. Books for Keeps, children⠙s fiction magazine⠜When reading this book, you become completely absorbed into the culture of the West African people ⠦ because the story is rich and gripping.⠝ Reading Zone, children⠙s fiction reviews blog

Objev podobné jako Children of the Benin Kingdom - Dinah Orji

The world s in trouble.When war comes to the heart of the Italian city where Isabella lives with her family, everything changes. She makes the long journey with her dad to a safer place - the old house where he grew up in the north of England. Isabella must adapt to a completely different life. No shops, no electricity, no phone signal. No friends or neighbours - until she meets two wild children. Rowan and Kelda live by themselves, hidden from the world, survivors of the sickness that swept through the valley. When Dad fails to return from a trip to find food, Isabella has to work out what to do and how to survive. Together, can the children build a new life, a life for the future? What do we really need for a happy life?

Objev podobné jako The Children of Swallow Fell - Julia Green

Hrací deka - pro miminka, s hrazdou, do pokoje, zvukové efekty, vhodná do pračky, materiál polyester, motiv zvířátka, rozměry 80 × 120 cm (Š×D) Hledáte krásnou a propracovanou hrací deku pro svoje miminko? Baby Fehn 3D aktivity hrací deka Children Of The Sea ve tvaru chobotnice zabaví vaše děťátko na dlouhou dobu a navíc bude rozvíjet všechny jeho smysly. Deka Baby Fehn obsahuje velké množství herních prvků jako závěsné odnímatelné hračky v podobě zvířátek, chrastítko s kuličkami či zrcátko. Měkké materiály deky jsou příjemné na dotek. Neutrální barevné provedení se hodí pro holčičku i pro chlapce. Baby Fehn 3D aktivity hrací deka Children Of The Sea je vhodná pro děti od narození. Klíčové vlastnosti 3D aktivity deky Baby Fehn Children Of The SeaDetailně propracovaná aktivity deka zabaví dítě na dlouhou dobuObsahuje závěsné odnímatelné hračky ve tvaru zvířátek, chrastítko s kuličkami, kousátko či zrcátkoBaby Fehn 3D aktivity hrací deka...

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Filled with deadly secrets and the monsters you thought only existed in your mind ... You ve heard of Jekyll and Hyde, you ve heard of the Invisible Man, but have you heard of Bran Castle? Eve, Griffin, Hal and Ren are whisked away to Transylvania, to the supposed home of Dracula himself. Lured there by a desire to understand more about their true natures, our foursome are instead plunged into the midst of a deadly mystery.Children are going missing, townspeople are being brutally killed and a suspicious stranger keeps appearing from the shadows. Meanwhile, Ren is trapped in Bran Castle, where his fate lies in the hands of a strange - yet oddly familiar - host. With terrifying twists and turns around every corner, can the group uncover the answers they seek, or will this be the end of the Young Gothics? Perfect for fans of Wednesday and Stranger Things.

Objev podobné jako Children of the Night - M.A. Bennettová

An uplifting, humorous memoir of a mother building a new life on a beautiful Sicilian island. Reeling from a broken relationship, Ros Belford decides the best chance she has of healing, while giving her daughters a childhood to remember, is to move to Italy and live by the sea. After a false start in a town where machismo is ingrained, they find the small, lush, delightful island of Salina. Izzy and Juno grow up playing on the beach, learning to swim over volcanic bubbles, hearing tales of Aeolian witches and watching Stromboli erupt on the horizon. It is not entirely paradise, however. The school is atrocious, there are power cuts and an earthquake, and property speculators threaten the island s fragile beauty. But an eclectic community of islanders take them to their hearts, friendships are forged and Salina becomes home. Full of humanity, vitality, honesty and optimism, Children of the Volcano is for anyone unwilling to give up dreams of adventure and excitement simply because of parenthood, lack of money and not getting things right the first time.

Objev podobné jako Children of the Volcano - Ros Belford

Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell confront an apocalyptic nightmare in this irresistibly tense, utterly terrifying, near-thousand-page return to Terry Goodkind s 26-million-copy bestselling Sword of Truth world.The insatiable hunger of the Golden Goddess...The irresistible power of a Witch s Oath...A fracture in the world of life...An opening in the world of death...Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell face the perfect storm.The Children of D Hara picks up immediately after the conclusion of the Sword of Truth series in one breathtakingly compelling, powerful, blockbuster novel.Previously published in five parts: The Scribbly Man, Hateful Things, Wasteland, Witch s Oath, Into Darkness.

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The inspirational story of Lisa Jura s escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed KindertransportFourteen-year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler s armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa s parents were forced to make a difficult decision. Able to secure passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, they chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family while she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa s music became a beacon of hope. A memoir of courage, survival, and the power of music to uplift the human spirit, this compelling tribute to one special young woman and the lives she touched will both educate and inspire young readers. Based on a true story of a 14 year old girl Lisa Jura, who had to flee her home in Vienna and rebuild her life in London, the story brings home the reality of the Holocaust to readers aged 12 and up.

Objev podobné jako The Children of Willesden Lane - Franklin Watts, Lee Cohen

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

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Justin was always conflicted over the exalted claims made for the film: for him, The Wicker Man destroyed his family. His brother Dominic has been more distanced. The Wicker Man is a set of fragmented stories: benighted production, brutal editing, critical reception, financial failure, and later revival. Using the newly uncovered sources, the brothers investigate what Robin Hardyâ ™s creative contribution to The Wicker Man was, and consider who was truly sacrificed. They reveal an unlikely heroine: Justinâ ™s mother, who bankrupted herself paying loans to her husband and the film, only for him to leave when it flopped. The brothers agree she should be justly regarded as executive producer of the film she never knew was a success. For all women behind artist husbands, this book reveals a series of heroines: the mothers of the children of The Wicker Man.

Objev podobné jako Children of The Wicker Man - Dominic Hardy, Justin Hardy

Lisa lives in a tiny place called Noisy Village with all her friends, and with so many children living there, it s a very noisy place indeed! Join the children on their adventures as they explore the great outdoors and get up to mischief.In this collection of stories, the children rescue a lonely dog, search for a secret treasure map, and get caught in a snow storm!

Objev podobné jako The Children of Noisy Village - Astrid Lindgrenová

A charming story about the growing butterfly children and how they get their wings that also explores the life cycle of the butterfly for young children. This is an adorable mini edition of Sibylle von Olfers classic story with art nouveau illustrations.

Objev podobné jako The Story of the Butterfly Children - Sibylle von Olfers

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

Objev podobné jako Children of the Forest - Elsa Beskow

Discover the gripping and uplifting historical saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. It is the late 1850s and a tired woman holding a baby walks from Hull to one of the big houses in Anlaby â “ the home of the wealthy Rayners. She knocks at the door, and shoves the baby at young James Rayner. The father was â ˜young Mr Raynerâ ™, and the mother is dead. Then she vanishes. The respectable shipping family of Hull are shattered. No one wants to take responsibility for the baby and it is about to be put into an orphanage when Sammi, Jamesâ ™s cousin, decides to take the baby back to her parentsâ ™ home on the Holderness coast. James is banished to London, and disaster begins to beset the three branches of the Rayners. The third novel in The Hungry Tide sequence, this epic, many-faceted story of three related families tells the triumphs and tragedies of their lives, as the whaling industry of Hull begins to decline, and the farmlands and homes continue to slip into the sea. Readers LOVE Val Wood: Hull s answer to Catherine Cookson BBC Radio 4 s Front Rowâ ˜One of those books that keeps you wanting more . . . impossible to put downâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜Val Wood never fails to impress . . . I could not put this book downâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜WOW. From the first page I was hooked . . . you will love this storyâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to melt away in the pages and be lost for a while. Rivetingâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜Exciting story that kept me spellbound . . .Val has excelled herself yet againâ ™ 5 starsâ ˜The best book I have ever read, I really felt like I was part of the story and did not want it to endâ ™ 5 stars

Objev podobné jako Children Of The Tide - Val Wood

A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. A witty and page-turning narrative full of grotesque characters Misha Glenny Will leave you astonished, exhausted and curious... An unapologetic page turner Spectator Essential reading for anyone interested in Romania past and present John Simpson An engaging introduction to the rich history [of Romania] New StatesmanBalanced precariously on the shifting fault line between East and West, Romania s past is one of the great untold stories of modern Europe. The country that gave us Vlad Dracula, and whose citizens consider themselves descendants of ancient Rome, has traditionally preferred the status of enigmatic outsider. But it has experienced some of the most disastrous leaderships of the last century.After a relatively benign period led by a dutiful King and his vivacious British-born Queen, the country oscillated wildly. Its interwar rulers form a gallery of bizarre characters: the corrupt and mentally unbalanced King Carol; the fascist death cult led by Corneliu Codreanu; the vain General Ion Antonescu. After 1945 power was handed to Romania s tiny communist party, under which it experienced severe repression, purges and collectivisation. Then in 1965, Nicolae Ceau?escu came to power. And thus began the strangest dictatorship of all.

Objev podobné jako Children of the Night - Paul Kenyon

In this post-apocalyptic fantasy, a sea of sand swallows everything but the past. In an endless sea of sand drifts the Mud Whale, a floating island city of clay and magic. In its chambers a small community clings to survival, most dying young from the very powers that sustain them. It is Year 93 of the Sand Exile, but the implications of that calendar is only now sinking in for Chakuro. Imperial soldiers from the Allied Empire have appeared from nowhere, with orders to kill all the criminals of the Mud Whale! The committee of elders knows why this is happening, but they still won t explain to the young Marked of the island. And the elders would rather see the Mud Whale sink forever to the bottom of the sea of sand than leave them all to the hands of the Empire. A gripping post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure in the vein of Nausicaa.

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Twenty summers have passed since Stone-Tongue spoke in the voice of the Ley. Twenty winters since the mute girl Petronia abandoned her role of avatar to the life force followed by the Ryders which flows through all living things. Now she rules over the land of Geoll alongside King Aarold while her brother Hayden is consort to the Dwarf Queen Bracken. All has been at peace for the past two decades. But now Bracken and Haydenâ ™s youngest daughter Amethyst senses a threat to the Ley, despite the fact Dwarfs are meant to be immune to Itsâ ™ pull. Meanwhile, her cousins Leopol and Pyrus must set out on a quest to defeat a sinister cult of tree worshippers set on destroying all manner of illness and disability. Summoning their own gifts to interpret the will of the Ley, they must place sibling rivalry aside to rescue their homeland and parents from the evil sect and uncover secrets that threaten the very core of the Sisterhood of Ley Ryders.

Objev podobné jako Children of The Ley - Holly J. Williams

All through the winter the Root Children are asleep underground, but when spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up. Then the Root Children are busy cleaning and painting the beetles and bugs.

Objev podobné jako The Story of the Root Children - Sibylle von Olfers

All through the winter the Root Children are asleep underground, but when spring comes Mother Nature wakes them up. Then the Root Children are busy cleaning and painting the beetles and bugs.

Objev podobné jako The Story of the Root Children - Sibylle von Olfers

St Trinians and Lauren St John collide in this hilarious and thrilling bestselling adventure from Natasha Farrant!When Alice Mistlethwaite is shipped off to boarding school in Scotland itâ ™s nothing like she imagines. Run by the mysterious Major, there are no punishments and the students are more likely to be taught about body painting or extreme survival than maths or English!Then Aliceâ ™s dad goes missing and she must run away to find him. Can she persuade her new friends to help?So begins an epic quest across wild Scottish highlands and islands, where friendships will be made and broken, lies will be untangled and the children will face danger and excitement at every turn . . .Both hilarious and heartfelt, this is the classic adventure story brought bang up to date, and told in Natasha s inimitable voice. Thrilling adventure. The Times This wise and touching novel has originality and a fresh voice. Sunday Times A gripping adventure . . . I stayed up all night reading it! Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

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Discover the timeless Carnegie-winning classic based on a real manor house, in a story steeped in history, magic and spirits from the past.This deluxe 70th anniversary gift edition features a beautiful foiled jacket and inside illustrations by the authorâ ™s own son. Are there sometimes other children here? Mrs Oldknow looked at him as if she would like to know everything about him before she answered. Yes, she said, sometimes. Tolly has been sent to live with his great-grandmother, Mrs Oldknow, in an ancient manor house deep in the countryside. Green Knowe and its grounds are full of exciting toys, pictures and objects and there is so much to see and do. But not only that â “ the house is haunted! And the ghosts Toby, Alexander and Linnet all have their own stories to tell.â ˜A classic treasureâ ™ Guardian

Objev podobné jako The Children of Green Knowe - Lucy M. Boston

ONE OF THE BBC S 100 NOVELS THAT SHAPED OUR WORLD The year is 2021. No child has been born for twenty-five years. The human race faces extinction.Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiat, the Warden of England, the old are despairing and the young cruel. Theo Faren, a cousin of the Warden, lives a solitary life in this ominous atmosphere. That is, until a chance encounter with a young woman leads him into contact with a group of dissenters. Suddenly his life is changed irrevocably as he faces agonising choices which could affect the future of mankind.

Objev podobné jako The Children of Men - Phylis Dorothy Jamesová

What happens when Sir Charles Baskerville of the Baskerville fame of Devonshire is found dead under suspicious conditions? As Sherlock Holmes and his trusted friend Dr. Watson are approached by Dr. Mortimer— Sir Charles’ friend, to investigate the case, they find the death to be tied to the age-old legend of the bloody hound of the Baskervilles, a curse that has been passed down from generations. Will Holmes and Watson be able to unravel this strange mystery in the desolate moors and save the life of the next Baskerville in time?

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