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The Circus Train - Amita Parikh

An electrifying, magical debut novel about a young girl whose life with a travelling circus is upended as Europe is ravaged by the Second World War. Brought together by magic. Torn apart by war. Europe, 1938. Even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the World of Wonders - a travelling circus that traverses the continent in a luxury steam engine. Brilliant and curious, Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, despite the limitations she feels in her wheelchair. But when a young French orphan, Alexandre, comes aboard the circus train, Lena's life is infused with magic and wonder for the first time.But outside the bright lights of the circus, darkness is descending on Europe. War is about to shatter Lena's world, and take away everything she holds dear. And to recover what she has lost, Lena will have to believe in the impossible. A must-read for fans of Water for Elephants, The Circus Train will take readers on a heart-wrenching two-decade journey across a continent in which great beauty and unimaginable horror live side by side.

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The Circus Train Conspiracy - Edward Marston

Following a string of successful performances, the Moscardi Circus is travelling by train to Newcastle for their next show. Yet a collision on the track with a couple of sleepers causes pandemonium: passengers are thrown about, animals escape into the night and the future of the circus looks uncertain.When the body of a woman is discovered in woodland next to the derailment, Inspector Colbeck is despatched to lend assistance, believing the two incidents might be connected. It is up to Colbeck to put the pieces together to discover the identity of the nameless woman and unmask who is targeting Moscardi''s Magnificent Circus.

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Cirkusový vlak - Amita Parikh

Lena nikdy nenašla své místo v cirkuse, a to ani jako dcera výjimečného hlavního iluzionisty Thea. Chytrá a zvídavá Lena touží po skutečném kouzlu vědy a medicíny, a to navzdory otcově přehnané ochraně a omezením, která jí svět klade kvůli jejímu postižení. Její nekonvenční život nabere vzrušující směr, když zachrání Alexandra, sirotka s vlastními tajemstvími a záhadnou minulostí. Během několika let, kdy se jejich přátelství prohlubuje a Alexandre se začne učit iluzionistickému umění, se kolem nich stupňuje druhá světová válka. Když jsou Theo a Alexandre najati k práci a vystupování v nacisty zřízeném modelovém městečku pro Židy, Lena se odloučí od všeho, co zná. Musí se vydat vlastní cestou a musí čelit svým pochybnostem a odvážit se uvěřit v nemožné – v sebe sama. Kniha Cirkusový vlak, která je povinnou četbou pro fanoušky knih Noční cirkus a Voda pro slony, vezme čtenáře na srdcervoucí a velkolepou cestu napříč Evropou, která trvá dvě desetiletí.

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Lonely Planet Kids The Big Book of Train Activities - Baker Laura, Lonely Planet Kids

All aboard! Keep transport-loving kids on track with this awesome activity book that''s packed with more than 80 train-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a train trip, long-distance getaway, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can while away the hours exploring word searches, roaming mazes, and discovering fun train facts.How were trains invented? Which is the fastest train on Earth? Where is the longest railroad? All will be revealed in The Big Book of Train Activities, which is brimming with engine-ious train trivia alongside engaging games. Pack this on-the-go-companion for your next excursion and keep curious kids entertained throughout their journey.Inside The Big Book of Train Activities:More than 80 fantastically fun train-themed activities to banish boredom including word searches, crossword puzzles, mazes, hidden pictures, connect-the dots, color-by-numbers, and morePacked with train facts for kids to impress their friends with, which can be read as they enjoy the word and picture gamesThe perfect in-hand activity book for your hand luggage or backpack that can be taken everywhere and anywhereA must-buy for entertaining train-loving children and transport enthusiasts during your next travel adventureMake The Big Book of Train Activities a must-bring addition for your travels and discover pages ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Goodnight Train Easter - June Sobel

An ideal Easter basket gift for train enthusiasts, bedtime resisters, and Goodnight Train fans! A companion to The Goodnight Train Halloween, this sturdy board book has egg-shaped peek-a-boo die-cuts on every page.Bunnies, chicks, and eggs, oh my! Take a springtime ride on the Goodnight Train. Go on a magical Easter-egg hunt to bedtime in this sturdy board book with egg-shaped peek-a-boo die-cuts on every page.For more bedtime fun with the Goodnight Train look for the companion books:The Goodnight Train The Goodnight Train Rolls On! Santa and the Goodnight Train The Goodnight Train Halloween The Goodnight Train ValentineThe Goodnight Train Ready for School

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Lonely Planet Epic Train Trips of the World - Lonely Planet

Discover 200 amazing train journeys around the world to inspire your next big adventure!From luxury services such as southeast Asia''s Eastern and Oriental Express to the scenic Rocky Mountaineer line in Canada; thrilling high-speed escapes in Japan to Switzerland''s iconic Glacier Express, Epic Train Trips of the World offers an unforgettable window into railway travel with page after page of inspiring green getaways to feed your wanderlust.Inside Epic Train Trips of the World:50 fascinating first-person stories of world-famous and lesser-known railway routes from seasoned train travellers including Oliver Smith, Monisha Rajesh, Shafik Meghji and moreIncludes 150 further suggestions for out-of-this-world adventures by trainSelect your perfect rail experience from three categories: Everyday, Luxury and EpicEach route features a handy map, stunning photography and a factbox to help readers plan their next railway escapeBeautiful and vibrant hardback book cover by New Zealand illustrator, Ross MurrayFeatured train journeys include:Africa - The Blue Train (South Africa), Cairo - Luxor (Egypt), Nairobi - Mombasa (Kenya); Americas - Hiram Bingham (Peru), Sunset Limited (US), Yukon and White Star (Canada); Asia - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (India), Death Railway (Thailand), Alishan Forest (Taiwan); Europe - Bernina Express (Switzerland), The Douro (Portugal); Milan - Rome (Italy); Oceania - Indian ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Late Train to Gipsy Hill - Alan Johnson

A woman hiding a deadly secret. And the man who went in search of adventure, but found himself in danger ...''The Girl on the Train with a dash of Russian poisoning and a classic femme fatale'' Sunday Telegragh''A fast-moving plot ... expertly told.'' Alastair Campbell''A cracking crime thriller.''The Sun''Really gripping, so many twists and turns'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''I couldn''t put this book down.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''Action from start to finish'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEWGary Nelson has a routine for the commute to his rather dull job in the city. Each day, he watches as a woman on the train applies her make up in a ritual he now knows by heart. He''s never dared to strike up a conversation . . . but maybe one day.Then one evening, on the late train to Gipsy Hill, the woman invites him to take the empty seat beside her. Fiddling with her mascara, she holds up her mirror and Gary reads the words ''HELP ME'' scrawled in sticky black letters on the glass.From that moment, Gary''s life is turned on its head. He finds himself on the run from the Russian mafia, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Last Wagon Train - J.A. Johnstone, William W. Johnstone

It’s the ultimate Wild West showdown between a small-time wagoner and a big-city rail boss—on a deadly collision course—in this blazing new series from the bestselling Johnstones.WILL THIS BE . . . THE LAST WAGON TRAIN?A new railroad line is coming to Hansen’s Bend—and the Old West will never be the same. Especially for the Callahans. They’ve been running the local wagon train outfit for years. But now a pompous rail boss named Arbuckle wants to put them out of business. This big-city weasel mocks the Callahans’ “slow-poke” wagons—and bets he can finish laying track all the way to the end of the line before Callahan’s wagon train even makes it over the mountains. Callahan accepts the challenge—and gets gunned down before it even starts . . . But the contest isn’t over. The wagoner’s son, Luke “Tomahawk” Callahan, has returned to Hansen’s Bend after five years as an army scout. He knows nothing about the rail boss’s challenge or his father’s murder—until he sees the newspaper headline: “The Last Wagon Train?” The pretty lady journalist who wrote it wants to ride along and follow this story to the end. And of course, Tomahawk wants to defend his father’s honor ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm hydratační balzám na rty 15 ml

The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm, 15 ml, Balzámy na rty pro ženy, Dopřejte svým rtům hydrataci a ochranu Vychutnejte si hebké a vláčné rty. Balzám na rty The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm rty okamžitě a dlouhodobě hydratuje a zároveň podporuje jejich přirozenou kožní bariéru. O pokožku vašich rtů bude pečovat se složením obohaceným o aminokyseliny a skvalan, které jim propůjčí nespoutanou jemnost. Balzám můžete použít také na zjemnějí loktů nebo nehtové kůžičky. Vlastnosti: hydratuje zjemňuje a vyživuje posiluje přirozenou kožní bariéru lze použít i na zjemnění loktů a nehtové kůžičky Složení: aminokyseliny – hydratují a zjemňují skvalan – dodává vláhu Jak aplikovat: Balzám na rty The Ordinary Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm aplikujte na rty podle potřeby. Používejte pouze na nepoškozenou pokožku.

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The Phantom Train: Deporting Prisoners from Occupied France - Ludivine Broch, Martin Sorrell

On 3 July 1944, a train of cattle wagons set out from Toulouse, heading for Germany. Crammed inside eventually were 724 souls of various nationalities and backgrounds, all of whom the German occupiers had held captive in concentration camps and prisons across south-western France. Among them was Francesco Fausto Nitti, an Italian antifascist activist who had survived Mussolini’s gaols and the Spanish Civil War. The journey to Dachau was expected to take three days. Instead – bombed, re-routed and often immobilised – it lasted for two months, making it the longest of all deportation journeys out of France during the Second World War. Nitti kept a daily log of the odyssey of the Phantom Train, as it has become known, and the document was in his pocket when, on 25 August, he and some fellow captives made a perilous last-minute escape by removing some of their wagon’s floorboards and lowering themselves onto the track as the train sped through the night. Once back with his family and the Resistance, Nitti turned his log into a book, which was published at the end of 1944 by a small press run by a Resistance member. Now, with this first English translation of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - Shannon Chakraborty

Shannon Chakraborty, the bestselling author of The City of Brass, launches a new trilogy of magic and mayhem with this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artefacts and ancient mysteries, and one woman’s quest to seize a final chance at glory… A pirate of infamy and one of the most storied and scandalous captains to sail the seven seas. Amina al-Sirafi has survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural. But when she’s offered a job no bandit could refuse, she jumps at the chance for one final adventure with her old crew that will make her a legend and offers a fortune that will secure her and her family’s future forever.Yet the deeper Amina dives the higher the stakes. For there’s always risk in wanting to become a legend, to seize one last chance at glory, to savour just a bit more power…and the price might be your very soul.

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The Little Red Train: The Runaway Train - Benedict Blathwayt

The first charming tale in The Little Red Train series which will appeal to all young children obsessed with engines, trains and things that go!Oh no! Duffy has forgotten to put on the brake and the Little Red Train has set off down the track without its driver! Can Duffy catch up with the runaway train?Maybe with a little help from his friends . . ."This lovely little book is a firm favourite with my 2-year-old daughter. The story has enough repetition to help her learn but not too much to stop her being interested in what happens"- a 5 star customer review

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Amigo The Capybara - Amy Freund

Amigo the Capybara tells the story of Amigo, a friendly capybara, and Mila, a grumpy chinchilla. Through delightful rhyme and expressive art, children learn about friendship and compromise as Amigo navigates his relationship with Mila. This heartwarming tale teaches valuable lessons in empathy and understanding, perfect for young readers.

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Little Red Train's Race to the Finish - Benedict Blathwayt

Another charming tale in The Little Red Train series which will appeal to all little boys and girls obsessed with engines, trains and things that go!The nasty Swish Train drivers have challenged Duffy and Jack to a race and the winner gets to keep the Little Red Train''s very last route! When the flag goes down, the Swish Train speeds straight out of sight, but there''s worse to come . . .There''s oil on the tracks, sheep on the line and someone has switched the points! Can Jack''s quick-thinking save the day?

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The Ambition Trap - Amina AlTai

"This is the book I wish I had when I was starting out and even when I was knee-deep thinking success was the be-all and end-all." MARIA SHRIVERThe anti-hustle guide to getting what you want - without burning outIf you ever feel like your ambition comes at the cost of feeling exhausted - that no matter how hard you work, or what you achieve, it''s never quite enough - welcome to the ambition trap.Most of us think being ambitious means doing everything in our power to get ahead. But this approach doesn''t work: it''s bad for our health and makes it impossible to have the happiness and success we want.Drawing on her work with Fortune 500 leaders, Olympic gold medallists and start-up founders, leadership coach Amina AlTai guides you to achieve more of what really matters. In doing so, she shares a new way to break the cycle of overwork and create the greatest, most joy-filled work of your life.Her method is not about being complacent or giving up on your dreams. It''s about anchoring your ambition to your purpose. She explains actionable strategies for aligning your work with your deepest ''why'', setting a sustainable pace of growth, nourishing yourself ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Where's Dax in the Train? - Delano van der Geest

A dog, a train and a boy take the lead in this seek-and-find book meets situational comedy for unstoppable fun!Max gets on the train, but his speedy dachshund Dax is faster! Max searches for his dog in the many different railroad cars. He looks in the circus car, the swimming pool car, and even the pirate car! Can you spot Dax amidst the fun and chaos?This debut seek-and-find book by Delano van der Geest, a rising star from the Clavis Dream Academy, offers a delightful blend of humor and adventure. With its gorgeous illustrations and situational comedy, this book is perfect for animal and train enthusiasts alike. Where’s Dax in the Train? promises countless details and hours of engaging fun, making it a fantastic choice for reading during trips or at home.Look for Dax in the humorous, exciting, and absurd railroad cars in this original seek-and-find book. For inquisitive detectives ages 5 years and up.

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The Conversation Train - Joel Shaul

This inventive colour picture book uses the metaphor of a train to teach basic conventions of conversation to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Engines are like greetings; they get the train going. Freight wagons are like different speakers'' turns; it is good to have at least a few when you are in conversation. A set of points guiding a train from one track to another is like a tactful change in the topic of conversation. When a conversation veers off-topic it is like a derailed train. As well as attractive colour photographs of trains, the book contains engaging photocopiable worksheets and colouring pages to help promote skill generalisation. This highly visual approach to conversation is ideally suited to children with ASDs aged approximately 5-13.

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The Night Train - Matilda Woodsová

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.With a shrill whistle the Night Train is off, delivering its passengers to children’s dreams. The yeti, the ballet dancer, the friendly monster and the princess all have starring roles.Then the train comes to an unexpected halt. A tree has fallen across the track and there’s no way the guard can move it on his own.It’s a race against time and the passengers will need to use all their talents to get the train moving again. Can they reach their dreams before midnight?An uplifting story celebrating the power of working together by Matilda Woods, author of THE BOY, THE BIRD AND THE COFFIN MAKER, gorgeously illustrated by debut artist Penny Neville-Lee.

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Bridget Vanderpuff and the Ghost Train - Martin Stewart

When a ghost train is seen rattling into Belle-on-Sea, Bridget Vanderpuff must use her incredible powers of invention and detection to solve the mystery on her second spooky adventure…Belle-on-Sea is getting ready for the Night of the Hungry Ghosts, the spookiest time of the year. Mr Vanderpuff''s bake will be the centrepiece of the whole parade, but he needs a new creation and he’s totally stumped. To make matters worse, salty old seadog, Captain Lufty, and his Hat Rat, Barry, have warned that something is coming to Belle-on-Sea. Something terrible…When a ghost train is seen rattling into town, and people start to go missing – first the librarian, then the Mayor – Bridget and Tom begin tracking the train’s tracks, delighted to be in the thick of another mystery.Then the unthinkable happens: the ghost train takes Mr Vanderpuff! Someone – or something – is out to destroy Belle-on-Sea. But they’ve forgotten one important detail… This is Bridget’s town.Bridget must save the missing people from their perilous prisons, rescue the parade, and come up with an idea for Mr Vanderpuff’s Hungry Ghosts bake, before it’s too late.

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The Night Train to Berlin - Melanie Hudson

‘A mesmerising story of love and hope…the best book that I have read this year’ Penny, Reader ReviewThe most heartbreaking historical fiction novel you will read this year from the USA Today bestseller!A train journey into the pastA love that echoes through timePaddington Station, present day A young woman boards the sleeper train to Cornwall with only a beautiful emerald silk evening dress and an old, well-read diary full of sketches. Ellie Nightingale is a shy violinist who plays like her heart is broken. But when she meets fellow passenger Joe she feels like she has been given that rarest of gifts…a second chance.Paddington Station, 1944Beneath the shadow of the war which rages across Europe, Alex and Eliza meet by chance. She is a gutsy painter desperate to get to the frontline as a war artist and he is a wounded RAF pilot now commissioned as a war correspondent. With time slipping away they make only one promise: to meet in Berlin when this is all over. But this is a time when promises are hard to keep, and hope is all you can hold in your heart.From a hidden Cornish cove to the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy in June ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Mystery of the Blue Train - Greg Paprocki, Marci Kay Monson

This retelling of Agatha Christie’s The Mystery of the Blue Train is the second book in the Mini Mysteries series of interactive picture book mysteries for children.The Mystery of the Blue Train is one of Agatha Christie’s early detective novels (a cozy mystery—no violence or gore), and where she continues to use the fictional detective Hercule Poirot as a major character. The story, set on a train bound for the French Riviera, is a true who-done-it full of mysterious characters, missing jewels, and teasing clues. Monson’s retelling of the original book captures the plot and distills it in a way that is fun for children, gently ushering them into the literary world of Christie’s mysteries. Along with the story, there are activities, games, and puzzles throughout to help with children’s engagement, and might just foster a few budding detectives.There is also a glossary of terms and French words.

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Kitty and the Runaway Train - Paula Harrisonová

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she''s still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Runaway Train, a famous steam train, the Red Rocket, is visiting Hallam City, but when it starts moving along the track with Pumpkin the kitten on board, Kitty must use her superpowers and race to catch the runaway train.

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The Little Train - Graham Greene

Early one morning the little train wakes up in his home town, Little Snoreing, and decides to go on an adventure. He chugs and puffs his way through villages, past castles and over bridges. But soon he gets tired, and the big city is a bit scary… there’s only one thing for it; he’ll have to head back! THE LITTLE TRAIN, Graham Greene’s first children’s book, was originally published in 1946 with Ardizzone''s illustrations commissioned 28 year later. First published by The Bodley Head in 1974, this new edition brings the classic little train back to life for a whole new generation.

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On The Slow Train - Michael Williams

''A trip back in time'' DAILY TELEGRAPHA love of railways, a love of history, a love of nostalgia.______________________________Get ready to board the slow train to another era, to a time when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next. On the Slow Train will reconnect you with that long-missed need for escape, and reminds us to lift our heads from the daily grind and remember that there are still places in Britain where we can take the time to stop and stare. This book is a paean to another age: before milk churns, train porters and cats on seats were replaced by security announcements and Burger King wrappers. These 12 spectacular journeys will help free us from what Baudelaire denounced as ''the horrible burden of time.''___________________________________''Captivating'' SUNDAY EXPRESS''Deep in our soul, the railways represent an idyll that we love'' INDEPENDENT''A magical world, barely changed since the golden age of rail'' DAILY MAIL''Superb'' RAILYWAY MAGAZINE''Memory lane . . . An intriguing social snapshot'' HERITAGE RAILWAY

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Dreamstalkers: The Night Train - Driver Sarah

The first novel in a spellbinding new fantasy adventure series from the author of The Huntress trilogy. Perfect for readers 8-12 and fans of Philip Pullman, Abi Elphinstone and Katherine Rundell.Everything changed the day the dreams disappeared… and the nightmares came.Twelve-year-old Bea lives with her mother Ula and her owl Pip in a cottage on the wild moors. Since the day the dreams disappeared, and an affliction of nightmares began sweeping across the lands, everyone is leaving and their settlement is being abandoned. But when Ula grows sick with the affliction, she won’t leave – and she’s keeping a secret from Bea.Just as Bea begins to despair, the mysterious Night Train steams across the moors, bringing a stranger who offers her the chance to save her mother. Bea is flung into a faraway adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers, skilled warriors and performers who must go to work each night inside the dreams of the powerful. But the nightmares are following close behind.It’s time to board the Night Train and dive into an epic, magical adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers. (But beware the nightmares…)''A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can''t stop thinking ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Train Was on Time - Heinrich Böll

''Böll''s novel blows a stent in the human heart. . . It feels more necessary than ever.'' Anna Funder, from the introduction''This is the best book I have read this year; not by miles, but by whole astronomical units; I am stunned by it as if by a blow. It is *astonishing* to the extent that I cannot convey to you its power'' Sarah Perry, bestselling author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth Twenty-four-year-old Andreas, a disillusioned German soldier, is travelling on a troop train to the Eastern Front when he has an awful premonition that he will die in exactly five days. As he hurtles towards his death, he reflects on the chaos around him - the naïve soldiers, the painfully thin girl who pours his coffee, the ruined countryside - with sudden, heart-breaking poignancy. Arriving in Poland the night before he is certain he will die, he meets Olina, a beautiful prostitute, and together they attempt to escape his fate...''His work reaches the highest level of creative originality and stylistic perfection'' Daily Telegraph''Boll combines a mammoth intelligence with a literary outlook that is masterful and unique'' Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22''My most-admired contemporary novelist'' John Ashbery''From the moment ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Last Train to Zona Verde - Paul Theroux

The Last Train to Zona Verde is Paul Theroux''s compelling account of his final African journey.Heading north from Cape Town, through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Angola, Paul Theroux makes a final journey along Africa''s western edge. The end of the line is the Congo but Theroux discovers that his trip''s pleasures are tempered by a growing sense that the Africa which so long ago helped form him has vanished, along with the hopes of many of its people. Yet after 2,500 miles Theroux finds that though this will be his ultimate African adventure there are still surprises to be found by the traveller prepared to step off the beaten track.''A melancholic, farewell journey . . . Theroux does all this inimitably, and more, getting better the more detours he takes'' Evening Standard''Hard to put down, brutal honesty. Theroux proves himself a sharp observer of human foibles and a master of pithy description. The book he has crafted out of his experiences packs plenty of bang'' Spectator''As we worry about the future of the continent, there could be no better guide than Theroux . . . his sense that this is his final journey adds to the power'' GQ''Excellent, barbed ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Clapham Train Accident - Greg Morse

Clapham was a pivotal point in British railway history. Much technology had been invented and applied to accident prevention by 1988; much more was to come. The Clapham Train Accident considers Clapham in its wider context, using official reports and expert interviews to describe both the causes and the terrible effects. It looks beyond the railway to the external factors acting not only on British Rail, but also the government of the time, and considers the safety improvements that came about as a result.Finally, the book brings the story up to date and looks at why the lessons learned over thirty years ago still need to be retained in an industry where the baton of safety is all-too-easily dropped during re-organisation, re-branding and after the departure of those who lived through darker days to make ours shine more brightly.The concatenation of events, the errors, the reorganisations, the financial constraints, that led to Clapham could happen to any business in any industry. On the morning of 12 December 1988, they happened to the railway.The Clapham Train Accident will act as a cautionary tale for safety practitioners old and new, not just in rail, but also other safety critical industries. It will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ghost Hunters Adventure Club and the Express Train to Nowhere - Dr. Cecil H.H. Mills

The long-awaited follow-up to Dr. Cecil H.H. Mills’s smash hit Ghost Hunters Adventure Club and the Secret of the Grande Chateau.Hey kid, do you wanna get rich? I’m talking real rich, real quick. It’s easy, and to do it, all the info you need is contained within this book. Keep reading. Listen, my name is Dr. Cecil H.H. Mills. I’m the author of this book as well as many other better books that you may not have heard of. But this one is fine, I suppose—especially if you want to one day own a yacht. This is a story about three idiot wannabe detectives: J.J. and Valentine Watts and their new friend Trudi de la Rosa. Again, they’re idiots, but in a fun way where they go on adventures and occasionally use swear words. In this book, they’re riding a train on official Ghost Hunters Adventure Club business when an old friend from the past shows up to ruin everything. It’s up to our three young adventurers to solve the mystery of the Express Train to Nowhere before they’re locked away forever for a crime they didn’t even commit. There’s action, there’s humor, there’s suspense, but most importantly there is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Mystery of the Blue Train - Agatha Christie

The daughter of an American millionaire dies on a train en route for Nice...When the luxurious Blue Train arrives at Nice, a guard attempts to wake serene Ruth Kettering from her slumbers. But she will never wake again - for a heavy blow has killed her, disfiguring her features almost beyond recognition. What is more, her precious rubies are missing.The prime suspect is Ruth's estranged husband, Derek. Yet Poirot is not convinced, so he stages an eerie re-enactment of the journey, complete with the murderer on board...

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All Aboard the Toilet Train!

Join Bing on a toilet training adventure in this interactive sound book – perfect for encouraging young children to use the toilet with confidence.Bing doesn’t use his potty anymore – he uses the big toilet, and you can too! It can be scary at first, but with a little practise you’ll be catching the Toilet Train in no time.Bingsters will love pressing the sound button and joining in the fun. Choo! Choo!Catching the toilet train. . . it’s a Bing thing!

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Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper: Oxford Level 6: The Steam Train - Paul Shipton

The magic key takes the children on an adventure in The Stream Train. Biff, Chip and Nadim have to stop a steam train. Can they do it? The non-fiction book that accompanies this title is Faster, Faster!.Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 6, which are phonically decodable featuring a small number of pre-taught, non-decodable topic words to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.

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The Christmas Train - Mike Lucas

The night before Christmas is here once again. The North Pole is waiting, let’s climb on the train.The Christmas Train follows the journey of a brother and sister as they journey towards Santa’s home in the North Pole. As they travel, they experience all of the magic Christmas has to offer, from candy cane trees to gingerbread houses and everything in between!

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Funnybones: The Ghost Train - Allan Ahlberg, Andre Amstutz

Big Skeleton, Little Skeleton and Dog Skeleton are taking a spooky ride on the ghost train... Where they encounter monster collectors, ghostly train drivers and something even more terrifying! Despite being set by the dark dark sea, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers. Have you read the other classic Funnybones stories? Bumps in the Night The Pet Shop The Black Cat Skeleton Crew Mystery Tour Dinosaur Dreams Give a Dog a Bone 'There can be few families in the British Isles who do not possess at least one well-thumbed Ahlberg'- Independent on Sunday

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Murder on the Ballarat Train: Miss Phryne Fisher Investigates - Kerry Greenwood

Another runaway adventure with glamorous heroine Phryne Fisher!When Phryne Fisher arranges to go to Ballarat for a week, she eschews the excitement of her Hispano-Suiza for the sedate safety of the train. But as the passengers sleep, they are all overcome by chloroform poisoning.In the morning Phryne is left to piece together all the clues: a young girl suffering from amnesia, the body of an old woman missing her emerald rings and rumours of white slavery and black magic... the last thing Phryne was expecting of this train journey was that she will have to use her trusty Beretta .32 to save lives!

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The Train Lover's Puzzle Book - Neil Somerville

All aboard the puzzle train!This book is fully loaded with 200 railway-themed puzzles, perfect for aficionados as well as inquisitive commutersMore than just a means of transport, trains have changed the world. Across centuries and continents, they''ve been unstoppable. But when you''re sitting back in your seat on a long rail journey, why not pause for a puzzle or two?From quick quizzes and riddles to more leisurely crosswords and sudoku, whether you''re a locomotive obsessive or just enjoy the occasional trip, there''s plenty in these pages to fire up your mental furnace and keep you going full steam ahead to the end of the line.Inside you will find a rich variety of puzzles, including these:- Find the names of world-famous locomotives within word searches- Shuffle the letters of anagrams to identify essential railway paraphernalia- Guess the meaning of some technical train-related terms- Figure out what happened during strange-but-true incidents from railway history

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All Aboard the Numbers Train - Oxford Children's Books

Hop on board our amazing train for a fun-filled learning journey! We''re at the station and ready to go. We''re off to explore numbers, space and so much more. All aboard everyone! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 lift off! Shoot into space on the rocket train and learn about number recognition and counting as you zoom past planets and stars! This beautifully illustrated and engaging story introduces key early learning concepts and is great to share with young children. With lots to learn, spot, count and talk about on every page, this brilliant train ride is worth taking again and again!

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Jump On Board the Animal Train - Lynne Moore, Naomi Kefford

A joyful, rhythmic read-out-loud adventure where kids can discover hidden friends on every page, from the award-winning illustrator of The Storm Whale and imaginative authors of When the Dragons Came.Join one little boy on a fantastic journey to meet the train. He’s joined by bears, elephants, tigers and a whole menagerie of other animals, but, when he finally meets the train, there’s an even more exciting surprise in store . . .Kids will love turning the split-pages of this book to reveal the noisy friends hiding beneath!Also by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore:When the Dragons Came, illustrated by Benji DaviesAlso illustrated by Benji Davies: On Sudden Hill, written by Linda SarahWritten and illustrated by Benji Davies: The Storm WhaleThe Storm Whale in WinterGrandma BirdGrandad's Island

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The Last Train Home - Elle Cook

''Beautiful and compelling'' Heidi Swain''Two sparkling leads who will steal your heart!'' Holly Miller''One of the best books I have read this year'' Emma Cooper________________On the last train home you expect to find...- Standing space only- Drunk people singing- The overpowering smell of McDonaldsYou never expect to find love.When Abbie and Tom cross paths traveling home after a night out, their eyes meet across a crowded carriage and their connection is unmistakable.What they don''t know is that moments later they''ll both be caught up in an event that will change them forever.It is one that will bring them together. But it will also tear them apart.A lot can happen in seven seconds. A lot can happen in seven years.Can they find their way back to each other?________________Don''t miss THE LAST TRAIN HOME!‘This is an awesome book! It gripped me from start to finish. . . A wonderful, unconventional, captivating romance’ Sue Moorcroft''A right-person-wrong-time story that will stay with you'' That''s Life Magazine‘I absolutely devoured this funny, moving, unputdownable novel.’ Jenny Ashcroft‘A wonderful, heart-warming, different love story.’ Tracy Rees‘A beautiful, uplifting story from start to finish’ Virginia Heath''A compelling modern love story brimming with emotion and heart'' Fiona Gibson''A heart-wrenching roller ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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All Aboard the Shapes Train - Oxford Children's Books, Sean Sims

Hop on board our amazing train for a fun-filled learning journey! We''re at the station and ready to go. We''re off to explore shapes, playtime and so much more. All aboard everyone!''This beautifully illustrated and engaging story introduces shape recognition, a key early learning skill. It is great to share with young children. Visit the park, the playground, the boating lake and the funfair to spot circles, squares, triangles, patterns and lots more! With lots to learn, spot, count and talk about on every page, this brilliant train ride is worth taking again and again!

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Melitta Amigo mlýnek na kávu

Elektrický mlýnek Melitta Amigo disponuje kapacitou 60 g kávových zrn a dvěma čepelemi z nerezové oceli. Jemnost mletí se reguluje podržením tlačítka a spotřebič obsahuje bezpečnostní funkce včetně automatického vypnutí. Díky kompaktnímu designu se hodí do každé kuchyně.

  • Dvě vysoce kvalitní čepele z nerezové oceli pro čerstvě namletou kávu
  • Kompatní design s kapacitou až 60 g zrn (8-10 šálků)
  • Bezpečnostní funkce: mletí pouze při zavřeném víku a automatické vypnutí proti přehřátí
  • Jednoduché ovládání jemnosti mletí podržením tlačítka

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Guardians of Dawn: Ami - S. Jae-Jonesová

Sailor Moon meets Beauty and the Beast in Guardians of Dawn: Ami, the second book in a new, richly imagined fantasy series from S. Jae-Jones, the New York Times bestselling author of Wintersong. When the Pillar blooms, the end of the world is not far behind.Li Ami was always on the outside outside of family, outside of friendships, outside of ordinary magic. The odd and eccentric daughter of a former imperial magician, she has devoted her life to books because she finds them easier to read than people. Exiled to the outermost west of the Morning Realms, Ami has become the sole caretaker of her mentally ill father, whose rantings and ravings may be more than mere ramblings; they may be part of a dire prophecy.When her father is arrested for trespassing and stealing a branch from the sacred tree of the local monastery, Ami offers herself to the mysterious Beast in the castle, who is in need of someone who can translate a forbidden magical text and find a cure for the mysterious blight that is affecting the harvest of the land. Meanwhile, as signs of magical corruption arise throughout the Morning Realms, Jin Zhara begins to realize that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Dream Train: Poems for Bedtime - Sean Taylor

“Full of reassurance and magic.” Sunday TimesFrom Sean Taylor, the author of Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise, and the illustrator of Little Green Donkey, Anuska Allepuz, comes a stunning original bedtime poetry collection to comfort, inspire and reassure little children. From best-selling picture book author, Sean Taylor, comes his first ever poetry collection for children. The Dream Train is a handsome new collection of original bedtime poetry perfect for sharing whilst tucked up in bed, written for the very young. Filled with 30 warm, joyful and atmospheric poems of every kind – from the funny to the gentle, from the surprising to the lyrical – each capture the experience of falling or being asleep, in a pure, emotional way and celebrates the wonderful, busy, imaginative minds of little children. Some poems read like a soothing mantra, helping lull small ones to sleep, others will plant a seed of inspiration to take children bravely and boldly into the next day. This gift of a book takes readers on a visual and imaginative journey into dreamland, and beyond, and showcases the incredibly rich and inviting artwork of Anuska Allepuz. “An original collection for the very young, featuring funny, gentle, surprising and lyrical ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Steam Train, Dream Train Deluxe Edition - Duskey Rinker Sherri

From the creators of the beloved New York Times bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series, here is the train book kids have been dreaming of—now in a deluxe edition with a shiny foil cover and special foldout poster!Since its debut more than a decade ago, Steam Train, Dream Train has become a beloved favorite of kids and parents alike. This timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere, and old and new fans are welcome aboard the Dream Train in this new special edition. From out of the midnight darkness comes a mighty train heading to Night Falls station. The Dream Train pulls into the station, and one by one, the train cars are loaded: Polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream Elephants fill the tanker cars with paints Tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars Bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls And are those dinosaurs lending a hand? Turn the pages to find out! Sweet, silly dreams and happy smiles before sleep are guaranteed for little ones who love animals, trains, and imaginative adventure.SPECIAL GIFT INSIDE: This deluxe hardcover edition of a children’s bedtime classic is enhanced with gleaming ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Circus and the Avant-Gardes

This book examines how circus and circus imaginary have shaped the historical avant-gardes at the beginning of the 20th century and the cultures they help constitute, to what extent this is a mutual shaping, and why this is still relevant today. This book aims to produce a better sense of the artistic work and cultural achievements that have emerged from the interplay of circus and avant-garde artists and projects, and to clarify both their transhistorical and trans-medial presence, and their scope for interdisciplinary expansion. Across 14 chapters written by leading scholars – from fields as varied as circus, theatre and performance studies, art, media studies, film and cultural history – some of which are written together with performers and circus practitioners, the book examines to what extent circus and avant-garde connections contribute to a better understanding of early 20th century artistic movements and their enduring legacy, of the history of popular entertainment, and the cultural relevance of circus arts. Circus and the Avant-Gardes elucidates how the realm of the circus as a model, or rather a blueprint for modernist experiment, innovation and (re)negotiation of bodies, has become fully integrated in our ways of perceiving avant-gardes today. The book does not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tale of the Vanishing Circus (Are You Afraid of the Dark? #3) - Kayla Cottingham

Written by Kayla Cottingham​ and set in the world of Nickelodeon’s hit TV show Are You Afraid of the Dark?, this spine-chilling third installment in the original middle-grade horror series takes us to Lake Gory, a small town where a mysterious circus appears once a year, where a young girl looking to have some fun gets more than she bargained for Thirteen-year-old perfectionist Riley Beasley doesn’t have time for friends. She’s too busy making her Ivy League dreams a reality. Her only “friend,” Genevieve, is more of a persistent neighbor with an obsession for all things supernatural than actual confidante. But one night, Genevieve convinces Riley to sneak out and investigate the strange lights that have suddenly appeared in the surrounding woods. They follow the lights to find a magnificent circus in a clearing. Tickets cannot be purchased; guests must be invited and accept the invitation. Uncharacteristically, Riley finds herself immediately drawn to the carefree fun of the all-kids circus, where there are no adults to spoil the magic. She is particularly captivated by Miss Starr, the mysterious sixteen-year-old ringleader who always seems to be nearby. Genevieve is the first to point out the strange aspects of the circus, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dead Take the A Train - Richard Kadrey, Cassandra Khaw

Bestselling authors Cassandra Khaw and Richard Kadrey have teamed up to deliver a dark new story with magic, monsters, and mayhem, perfect for fans of unhinged eldritch horror.Julie is a coked-up, burnt-out thirty-year-old whose only retirement plan is dying early. She’s been trying to establish herself in the NYC magic scene, and she’ll work the most gruesome gigs, exorcize the nastiest demons, and make deals with the cruelest gods to claw her way to the top. But nothing can prepare her for the toughest job yet: when her best friend, Sarah, shows up at her door in need of help. Keeping Sarah safe becomes top priority. Julie is desperate for a quick fix to break the dead-end grind and save her friend. But her power grab sets off a deadly chain of events that puts Sarah – and the entire world - directly in the path of annihilation. The first explosive adventure in the Carrion City Duology, The Dead Take the A Train fuses Cassandra Khaw’s cosmic horror and Richard Kadrey’s gritty fantasy into a full-throttle thrill ride straight into New York’s magical underbelly.A 2024 Dragon Awards for Best Horror Novel nominee!

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The Cat and the Mouse and the Runaway Train - Peter Bently

From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes a pacy rhyming adventure, perfect for any child who loves trains. When a naughty little mouse steals cheese from the station master, a battle between cat and mouse follows! But they put their differences aside when a big, red steam train comes tearing down the track straight towards them! Exquisitely illustrated, this cat and mouse chase is a truly memorable ride that will be good for many repeated trips.''This is a book that children will really enjoy... It''s a book that will give children''s sense of adventure a boost up the bottom.'' - Rhino Reads

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The London Train - Tessa Hadley

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Free Love and Late in the Day, discover a story of two lives stretched between two cities, two stories bound by the London train.Paul sets out in search of his eldest daughter Pia, who has gone missing somewhere in London. At first he thinks he wants to rescue her, but as time passes he is drawn deeper into the excitements of the capital, and a life lived in jeopardy, he forgets his own way home. In the opposite direction, Cora is moving back to Cardiff, to the house she inherited from her parents. She is escaping her marriage and the disappointments of her London life. And then she receives a telephone call to say that her husband has disappeared...''She has such great psychological insights into human beings, which is rare. She is one of the best fiction writers writing today'' Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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The Venice Train - Georges Simenon

''There were some weeks that were painful, nerve-racking. At the office or at home, in the middle of a meal, he would suddenly find his forehead bathed in sweat, a tightness in his chest, and at those times, feeling everyone''s eyes on him was unbearable.''During a chance meeting on the train from Venice to Paris, a stranger asks Justin Calmar to deliver a briefcase for him to an address in Switzerland. Soon this ordinary family man will become hopelessly, fatally, ensnared in a world of guilt, lies and paranoia.Originally published in 1965, shortly after Simenon moved into the new home he had built in Épalinges, Switzerland, this chilling novel is a powerful exploration of the fragility of the human psyche.

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