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The Do-Over - Lynn Painter

Emilie has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again. Perfect riotous romantic YA fiction where 50 First Dates meets Groundhog Day. After living through a dumpster fire of a Valentine’s Day, Emilie escapes to her grandmother’s house for some comfort and a consolation pint of Ben Jerry’s.She passes out on the couch, but when she wakes up, she’s back home in her own bed—and it’s Valentine’s Day all over again. And the next day? Another nightmare V-Day. Emilie is stuck in some sort of time loop nightmare that she can’t wake up from as she re-watches her boyfriend, Josh, cheat on her day after day.Not only that but Emilie can’t get away from the enigmatic Nick, who she keeps running into—sometimes literally—in unfortunate ways. How many days can one girl passively watch her life go up in flames? And when something good starts to come out of these terrible days, what happens when the universe stops doling out do-overs?

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The Do-Over

From the author of Stef Soto, Taco Queen comes this story about sisterhood, friendship, and the intricacies of blended families.The Mendoza sisters need a do-over!Raquel and Lucinda used to be inseparable. But ever since their parents split, Raquel has been acting like editor-in-chief of their lives. To avoid her overbearing sister, Lucinda spends most of her time with her headphones on, practicing her skating routine.Then a pandemic hits, and the sisters are forced to spend the lockdown at their dadâ ™s ranch house. Suddenly Raquel sees a chance to get back everything theyâ ™ve lost. If they can convince their mom to come along, maybe they can get their parents to fall in love again and give their family a second chance, a do-over.But at the ranch, they get a not-so-welcome surprise: their dadâ ™s new girlfriend and her daughter are already living there! Lucinda finds she actually likes them, which only makes Raquel more desperate to get rid of them. And as her Raquelâ ™s schemes get more and more out of hand, Lucinda starts to wonder what they are really fighting for. Is trying to bring the Mendoza family back together really just tearing them further apart?

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The Do-Over - Sharon M. Peterson

Look, you re a nice girl but I don t think we should see each other anymore. The voicemail ends and I freeze in the dentist s chair as I realize... I ve just been dumped on live radio. It took the most humiliating break-up to prove that my life is in serious need of a do-over.Cue resolutions that even I can t fail at:1. Stop dating. 2.Stop trying to lose weight. 3. Stop working so hard.4. Stop trying to live up to unrealistic expectations. 5.Stop trying to please my mother. Number five proves tricky, until I find the perfect solution to keep her out of my love life: an imaginary boyfriend. Or he was imaginary, until I blurted out my neighbour s name...Nate-the bad boy next door-might be hot, but he s definitely not my boyfriend. Now as well as sticking to my resolutions, I also need to keep my interfering family away from the man who has no idea that we re fake dating. What could possibly go wrong?

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The Do-Over: Friendship Goals - Rodrigo Vargas

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The Do-Over - Malcolm Swanston

From Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes a new edition of her fan favorite series. Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring gorgeous sprayed edges, exclusive special design features, and never seen before bonus content.He left behind everything he knew… but he never expected to find her. A year off, a new identity, and a chance to escape the emptiness of his privileged life. That was the plan. But when Christopher Miles steps into a crowded hostel in Barcelona, reality hits hard. Gone are the luxuries he’s used to—his penthouse, his tailored suits, his billion-dollar empire. In their place? A shared dorm room, questionable roommates, and the one woman who might actually make this trip worthwhile. Hayden Whitmore is smart, beautiful, and completely immune to his good-looks and usual charms. She’s on her own journey, finally seizing her independence and traveling across Europe to find herself. Hayden doesn’t know (or care) who Christopher really is and she’s made one thing very clear– he’s firmly in the friend zone. Determined to prove he’s more than the player she assumes he is, Christopher plays the long game of friendship. But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore the undeniable attraction between them and Christopher realizes one thing for certain. He may have left his old life behind, but when it comes to Hayden, walking away isn’t an option.

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The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Vol. 4 (manga) - Sarasa Nagase, Anko Yuzu, Mitsuya Fuji, John Neal

Will you still love meâ ¦no matter who I become?With the goddess defeated and Beilburg saved, Jill and company set their sights on the capital of the Rave Empire to return Hadis to his throne. But on the way, one of Hadisâ ™s royal relatives attacks him, declaring him to be a false emperor and putting out a warrant for his arrest! Now forced to live as a fugitive while stripped of her magic, Jill comes up with a new planâ ”what if she joins the short-staffed Dragon Knights until she can gain enough intel and resources to evade capture?!

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The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Vol. 5 (manga) - Sarasa Nagase, Anko Yuzu, Mitsuya Fuji, Macalangcom Adnazeer, Eleanor Summers

Iâ ™m sure His Majesty will have these worries during that critical time in the future...As Jill continues training with the Dragon Knights, she runs into Lawrence Marton, one of Prince Geraldâ ™s servants who was her aide-de-camp in the original timeline. But Lawrence is firstly a shrewd spy, and with their companionship having never happened, can she really trust him this time around? Whatâ ™s more, Jill determines that Hadisâ ™s older siblings, Princess Elentzia and Prince Risteard, could be valuable allies in protecting Hadis. Sheâ ™ll have to persuade them to join her sideâ ”before the imperial armyâ ™s next attempt to draw out the Dragon Emperor ends in disaster!

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The Do-Over Damsel Conquers the Dragon Emperor, Vol. 6 (manga) - Sarasa Nagase, Anko Yuzu, Mitsuya Fuji, Macalangcom Adnazeer, Eleanor Summers

While Jill hurries to gather support for Hadis against the imperial army, as fate would have it, Princess Faris of Kratos rolls into town! Sheâ ™s allegedly come with a peacekeeping proposal to marry Hadis, but what are her true intentions? Jillâ ™s former aide-de-camp Lawrence comes to assist her, but since he also comes from Kratos, can he really be trusted? Despite the uncertainty, Jill might not have many other options -she needs as many allies as she can get!

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Better Than the Movies - Lynn Painter

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush… Perpetual daydreamer and hopeless romantic Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet.The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbour might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in.But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must re-examine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like. Better Than the Movies features quotes from the best-loved rom-coms of cinema and takes you on a rollercoaster of romance that isn’t movie-perfect but jaw-dropping and heart-stopping in unexpected ways. Pre-order Nothing Like the Movies, the swoony sequel to Better than the Movies and don t miss out on The Do-Over and Betting On You from Lynn Painter!

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Nothing Like the Movies - Lynn Painter

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Better Than the Movies comes a romantic, heartfelt sequel that will sweep you off of your feet! Wes had his dream girl but then he lost her – and the only way to get her back is to scheme like a rom-com hero… For a few beautiful months, Wes and girl-next-door Liz were together. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA together, tragedy struck and their relationship ended. Flash forward and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together.In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart, but is determined to make her fall back in love with him. And he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only … Liz will have none of it.Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure out how to see her. Even worse, Liz has a new friend…a guy friend. Still, Wes won’t give up and is determined to win back Liz’s affection.But after his best efforts get him nowhere, he’s is left wondering if their relationship is really over for good. Nothing Like the Movies is perfect for hopeless romantics, lovers of grumpy x sunshine energy and for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood! Don’t miss The Do-Over, Betting on You and where it all started in Better Than the Movies from Lynn Painter!

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Over and Under the Pond - Kate Messner

A secret underwater world brought to life: This gorgeous companion to the acclaimed Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt is an excellent addition to any emerging reader #39;s collection. In Over and Under the Pond, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the water is a hidden world of creatures—minnows darting, beavers diving, and tadpoles growing. These secrets and many others are waiting to be discovered over and under the pond in this sweet children’s book from Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal, the latest in their beloved series that offers kids a peek into hidden ecosystems. ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Stunning illustrations paired with an easy-to-follow storyline make this a great read for any early elementary school student, while a glossary of animals that live in, near, and around the mountain pond enriches the reading experience. INSPIRES A LOVE A NATURE: Offering a look inside a beautiful underwater ecosystem, this gorgeously illustrated book encourages children to explore the world around them and appreciate the natural wonders they discover. A FIVE-STAR FAVORITE OF READERS REVIEWERS: Playful and lovely to read aloud. Even older budding naturalists will find something to enjoy here. —School Library Journal; A contemplative journey through an ecosystem. —USA TodayPerfect for: A great read-aloud book for home or school Parents looking for enchanting bedtime reads or nature books for kids Fans of books like A Different Pond, An Egg Is Quiet, Because of an Acorn, and Over and Under the Rainforest and others in the Over and Under series Any kid who loves picture books about science, nature, or animals

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Over and Under the Canyon - Kate Messner

In this latest book in the acclaimed Over and Under series, a spectacular hike reveals the hidden wonders, rich colors, and layers of wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon.Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and all the unexpected creatures that bring the desert to life.DISCOVER AMAZING ANIMALS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals living in it—and the desert is FULL of amazing and surprising animals! CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Like its predecessors, this latest offering in the Over and Under picture book series illuminates the magic of the natural world and its amazing inhabitants by telling the story of one family #39;s hike through a real-world desert ecosystem in lyrical prose and color-drenched illustrations. Even the most reluctant readers will be drawn into a fact-filled story this compelling! GREAT FOR TEACHING: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K–2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like food chains, conservation, and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and primary school educators. ENCOURAGES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS: Concern for and preservation of the wilderness is an increasingly talked-about topic. This book provides a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world’s natural habitats and ecosystems. ACCLAIMED AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose books for kids have been New York Times Notable, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education Best Book selections. In addition to his work on this acclaimed series, Christopher Silas Neal is an award-winning illustrator and author who regularly contributes to the New York Times and The New Yorker, and he has been awarded a medal from the Society of Illustrators.Perfect for: Parents Nature lovers Fans of Kate Messner Fans of Over and Under the Snow and previous books in the series Educators and librarians seeking nonfiction books with STEM content

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The Sun Over The Mountains - Suzie Fletcher

A memoir of hope, healing and restoration, from star of TV s The Repair Shop, Suzie Fletcher.Suzie Fletcher is the warm and friendly face on TV s The Repair Shop that viewers look forward to watching every week as the resident leather expert - a craft she has honed over four decades and was born out of her love of horses. But while she tends to be the one repairing and offering a gentle kindness to others, Suzie has also been in a process of change, reflection, and healing.In her first book Suzie looks back over her life - which moves from England to Colorado and back again - and the places, people and experiences that have shaped the person she is today. We ll hear for the first time, how Suzie has overcome some of life s most difficult challenges, from complicated relationships to grief.A self-confessed free spirit with a deep connection to nature, Suzie s exceptional warmth and zest for life shine through on every page, making The Sun Over the Mountains a truly inspiring read that will resonate with anyone who has faced uncertainty but has the courage and power within them to overcome it.

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The Moon Over Kilmore Quay - Carmel Harrington

â ˜A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love and heartache, with a devastating twistâ ™ Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from ParisWhen your heart belongs in two places, can you ever truly find home?Brooklyn, New York,Bea has grown up in the heart of the Irish community, always hearing stories of home. When she discovers a letter from her younger self, written years before, it sends her deep into her own family history.Kilmore Quay, Ireland.Years earlier, Lucy Mernagh leaves her much-loved home and family in search of the New York dream. The Big Apple is a world away from the quiet village she grew up in, and the longing for home aches within her.When Bea uncovers a shocking secret, it takes her back across the water to Kilmore Quay, where â “ finally â “ long-buried truths will come to light. But fate has one last twist in storeâ ¦Praise for The Moon Over Kilmore Quayâ ˜A heart-warming story which shows the power of friendship, family and heritageâ ™ Independentâ ˜A life-affirming and emotional story on the importance of family and friendsâ ™ Womanâ ˜Unashamedly full of heart â ¦ takes the reader on an unputdownable journey between New York and Wexford. It is a story about family and identity, about legacy and secrets â ¦ a touching love letter to Irelandâ ™ Hazel Gaynorâ ˜Love and laughter woven into a beautiful story brimming with Carmelâ ™s trademark warmthâ ™ Milly Johnsonâ ˜A warm and beautifully evocative story of family and secrets, love and heartache, with a devastating twist that will break your heartâ ™ Alex Brownâ ˜This fab dual-timeline story is full of secrets, love and all the emotionsâ ™ Fabulousâ ˜A charming, beguiling read, yet another winner from Carmelâ ™ Belfast Telegraph

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The Doomsters over the Valley / Sýčci nad kotlinou (999-00-020-1996-8)

Elektronická kniha - autor Alena Kuzmová, 242 stran, česky Už se vám někdy přihodilo něco, nad čím vám zůstal rozum stát? Možná do vašeho života zasáhla nějaká síla z jiného světa. Tak, jak se tomu stalo hrdinům krátkých kriminálních povídek v knize The Doomsters over the Valley / Sýčci nad kotlinou. Napínavost těchto příběhů stupňují různé duchařské zápletky, které zasahují do jejich děje a současně jsou podnětem k jejich rozuzlení.Nová kniha je určena všem milovníkům tohoto žánru, ale především středně pokročilým studentům anglického jazyka, a to jak starším žákům, tak i dospělým. Je vhodným doplňkovým materiálem ke studiu, neboť kromě poutavé anglicko-české četby nabízí také podněty k ústnímu projevu, výběr zajímavých slovních spojení, gramatický rozbor a řadu cvičení s klíčem.

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The Kingdom Over the Sea - Zohra Nabi

‘Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once I’d finished, I couldn’t stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world’ A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief #39;Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities #39; Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs #39;Intricately-woven and wholly authentic. #39; Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of StarsMy own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter . . . Good luck, my brave girl. When Yara’s mother passes away, she leaves behind a letter and a strange set of instructions. Yara must travel from the home she has always known to a place that is not on any map – Zehaira, a world of sorcerers, alchemists and simmering magic. But Zehaira is not the land it used to be. The practice of magic has been outlawed, the Sultan’s alchemists are plotting a sinister scheme – and the answers Yara is searching for seem to be out of reach. Yara must summon all of her courage to discover the truth about her mother’s past and her own identity . . . and to find her place in this magical new world.A breathtaking adventure for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sophie Anderson and Eva Ibbotson – perfect for intrepid young explorers age 9+!

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The Bridge Over the Drina - Andric Ivo

In the small Bosnian town of Visegrad the stone bridge of the novel s title, built in the sixteenth century on the instruction of a grand vezir, bears witness to three centuries of conflict. Visegrad has long been a bone of contention between the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires, but the bridge survives unscathed until 1914, when the collision of forces in the Balkans triggers the outbreak of World War I.The bridge spans generations, nationalities and creeds, silent testament to the lives played out on it. Radisav, a workman, tries to hinder its construction and is impaled alive on its highest point; beautiful Fata leaps from its parapet to escape an arranged marriage; Milan, inveterate gamble, risks all in one last game on it. With humour and compassion, Andric chronicles the lives of Catholics, Muslims and Orthodox Christians unable to reconcile their disparate loyalties.

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Under the Earth, Over the Sky - Emily McCosh

In the woods where human lands meet fae, an ancient king born before the history of men finds a dying baby.Iohmar will take in the child and care for him until a suitable home in the human realm is found. But best laid plans often go awry in the lands of Látwill, where winds carry fae across the star-strewn sky, the woods ensnare the weak-minded with their sinister song, and even Iohmar, King Beneath the Earth, is susceptible to the will of the immortal mountains.Magic long tethered to Iohmar s soul will crumble. Unknown shadows and monsters of mirrored glass will encroach upon the borders of their land. And memories thousands of years lost will unravel as Iohmar struggles not only to properly rule his fair folk, but protect the fragile human son he never should have saved in the first place.

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My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie 3 - Kaho Ozaki

When Osuke loses his home, a convenient opportunity presents itself--too convenient, because his new roommate is a hot blond guy with some weird ideas about the supernatural... If you thought Ghostbusters would ve been way better as a BL, this is the manga for you! Osuke s excited about finally getting to live on his own, but on his first day in his new apartment, he finds himself kicked out onto the street! So, when a real estate agent appears out of nowhere offering him a beautiful, new place (with just a couple conditions), he jumps at the chance. But when he opens the door, a drop-dead gorgeous blond guy pops out! It turns out living with him is one of the conditions! His name is Nijio, and he tells Osuke that, not only are ghosts real, but Osuke himself is a magnet for all things supernatural... Fans of FANGS, The Dragon s Betrothed, and other tantalizing supernatural yaoi/BL couples--the door s open, come on in!

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The Big Over Easy - Jasper Fforde

It s Easter in Reading – a bad time for eggs – and no one can remember the last sunny day. Humpty Dumpty, well-known nursery favourite, large egg, ex-convict and former millionaire philanthropist is found shattered beneath a wall in a shabby area of town.Following the pathologist s careful reconstruction of Humpty s shell, Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and his Sergeant Mary Mary are soon grappling with a sinister plot involving cross-border money laundering, the illegal Bearnaise sauce market, corporate politics and the cut and thrust world of international Chiropody. As Jack and Mary stumble around the streets of Reading in Jack s Lime Green Austin Allegro, the clues pile up, but Jack has his own problems to deal with.And on top of everything else, the Jellyman is coming to town...

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The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Simon Birks

Robert Olmstead is on his way from Newburyport to Arkham the cheapest way possible, which, unfortunately, for him, means taking the bus through shadowed Innsmouth.Armed with only his notebook, he intends to study the local architecture and try and understand why this mysterious town is shunned so by its neighbours.However, what starts out as an innocent diversion, quickly descends into darkness and, ultimately, a battle for his sanity and his life.

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The Stars Over Rome - Charlotte Bettsová

A gorgeous new historical standalone from the brilliant Charlotte Betts. Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Tracy Rees and Santa Montefiore.

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Over Hill and Dale - Phinn Gervase

Over Hill and Dale is the second volume in Gervase Phinn s bestselling Dales series. Miss, who s that funny man at the back of the classroom?So begins school-inspector Gervase Phinn s second year among the frankly spoken pupils and teachers of North Yorkshire - the sight of Gervase with his notebook and pen provokes unexpected reactions from the children and adults alike.But Gervase is far from daunted - he is ready to brave the steely glare of the officious Mrs Savage, and even feels up to helping Dr Gore organize a gathering of the Feofees - just as soon as someone tells him what they are! He is still in pursuit of the lovely headteacher Christine Bentley, but will she feel the same?This is a delectable second helping of hilarious tales from the man who has been dubbed the James Herriot of schools . In Over Hill and Dale, Gervase Phinn will have you laughing out loud. Gervase Phinn s memoirs have made him a hero in school staff-rooms Daily TelegraphGervase Phinn is an author and educator from Rotherham who, after teaching for fourteen years in a variety of schools, moved to North Yorkshire to be a school inspector. He has written autobiographies, novels, plays, collections of poetry and stories, as well as a number of books about education. He holds five fellowships, honorary doctorates from Hull, Leicester and Sheffield Hallam universities, and is a patron of a number of children s charities and organizations. He is married with four adult children. His books include The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and Dale, Head Over Heels in the Dales, The Heart of the Dales, Up and Down in the Dales and Trouble at the Little Village School.

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Moonlight Over Manhattan - Sarah Morgan

Pre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan⠙s new novel Beach House Summer now ⠓ coming May 2022!Praise for Sarah Morgan: ⠘I loved every sparkly, big-hearted, warm-hug moment of this gorgeous wintry tale⠙ Miranda Dickinson⠘Queen of Christmas and award-winning women⠙s fiction author Morgan has done it again⠙ Sunday Post* * *She ll risk everything for her own Christmas miracle⠦.Determined to conquer a lifetime of shyness, Harriet Knight challenges herself to do one thing a day in December that scares her, including celebrating Christmas without her family. But when dog-walker Harriet meets her newest client, exuberant spaniel Madi, she adds an extra challenge to her list ⠓ dealing with Madi s temporary dog-sitter, gruff doctor Ethan Black, and their very unexpected chemistry.Ethan thought he was used to chaos, until he met Madi ⠓ how can one tiny dog cause such mayhem? To Ethan, the solution is simple ⠓ he will pay Harriet to share his New York apartment and provide 24-hour care. But there s nothing simple about how Harriet makes him feel.Ethan s kisses make Harriet shine brighter than the stars over moonlit Manhattan. But when his dog-sitting duties are over, and Harriet returns to her own home, will she dare to take the biggest challenge of all ⠓ letting Ethan know he has her heart for life, not just for Christmas?* * *Readers have fallen in love with MOONLIGHT OVER MANHATTAN⠘One of the best books I⠙ve read . . . A very funny and romantic book that I would 100% recommend!⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘If you do one thing today it should be buy this book and start your Sarah Morgan addiction. Cannot wait for her next masterpiece⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘This book was a wonderful read . . . Just reading her books cheers me up⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The perfect book to curl up on the sofa with⠙ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Golden Doves

Two former female spies, bound together by their past, risk everything to hunt down an infamous Nazi doctor in the aftermath of World War II—a pulse-pounding novel inspired by true events from the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls“Martha Hall Kelly deftly illuminates little-known complexities of the post-war era while painting a vivid portrait of the deep scars and trauma that Holocaust survivors carried.”—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name SapphireAmerican Josie Anderson and Parisian Arlette LaRue are thrilled to be working in the French resistance, stealing so many Nazi secrets that they become known as the Golden Doves, renowned across France and hunted by the Gestapo. Their courage will cost them everything. When they are finally arrested and taken to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, along with their loved ones, a reclusive Nazi doctor does unspeakable things to Josie’s mother, a celebrated Jewish singer who joined her daughter in Paris when the world seemed bright. And Arlette’s son is stolen from her, never to be seen again. A decade later the Doves fall headlong into a dangerous dual mission: Josie is working for U.S. Army Intelligence and accepts an assignment to hunt down the infamous doctor, while a mysterious man tells Arlette he may have found her son. The Golden Doves embark on a quest across Europe and ultimately to French Guiana, discovering a web of terrible secrets, and must put themselves in grave danger to finally secure justice and protect the ones they love. Martha Hall Kelly has garnered acclaim for her stunning combination of empathy and research into the stories of women throughout history and for exploring the terrors of Ravensbrück. With The Golden Doves, she has crafted an unforgettable story about the fates of Nazi fugitives in the wake of World War II—and the unsung female spies who risked it all to bring them to justice.

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The Dodo Who Dreamed She Could Fly - Catherine Emmett

An inspiring story about the incredible things that can happen when you give something a try, from award-winning author Catherine Emmett and bestselling illustrator Claire Powell. Delilah did not often talk of her dream, in case others laughed at how daft it might seem.For like all those others, this small dodo knew, there never had been any dodos who flew. Meet Delilah. She’s on a mission to be the first dodo to take flight – and she won’t let what any of the other dodos say stand in her way. This heart-warming story of perseverance, from the Oscar’s Book Prize shortlisted author of The Pet, will strike a chord with anyone who’s ever dared to dream. Brought to life with fabulous artwork from the illustrator of The Night Before the Night Before Christmas. This empowering story is perfect for fans of Rachel Bright.

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When the Doves Disappeared - Sofi Oksanen

1941: In Communist-ruled, war-ravaged Estonia, two men are fleeing from the Red Army - Roland, a fiercely principled freedom fighter, and his slippery cousin Edgar. When the Germans arrive, Roland goes into hiding; Edgar abandons his unhappy wife, Juudit, and takes on a new identity as a loyal supporter of the Nazi regime... 1963: Estonia is again under Communist control, independence even further out of reach behind the Iron Curtain. Edgar is now a Soviet apparatchik, desperate to hide the secrets of his past life and stay close to those in power. But his fate remains entangled with Roland s, and with Juudit, who may hold the key to uncovering the truth... In a masterfully told story that moves between the tumult of these two brutally repressive eras - a story of surveillance, deception, passion, and betrayal - Sofi Oksanen brings to life both the frailty, and the resilience, of humanity under the shadow of tyranny.

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard - Illustrated Edition - Joanne K. Rowlingová, Chris Riddell

The dazzlingly brilliant Chris Riddell brings his magical illustration talents to J.K. Rowling s gloriously inventive The Tales of Beedle the Bard in a fully illustrated colour edition of this essential classic for Harry Potter fans. Translated from the runes by Hermione Granger, the volume includes The Tale of the Three Brothers , familiar to readers of Harry Potter from the crucial role it played in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Mischievous and witty, these five rollicking tales are a deeply satisfying read in the tradition of all great fables and fairytales. Kindnesses are rewarded and selfishness shown to be the ruin of many a wizard. Burping cauldrons, hairy hearts and cackling stumps are met along the way. Each of the tales is accompanied by a deliciously subversive and insightful commentary by Professor Albus Dumbledore, all brought vividly to life with Riddell s trademark wit and elegance. Former Waterstones Children s Laureate Chris Riddell is the only illustrator to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, and is brought together here for the first time with one of the world s best loved storytellers in this new edition of J.K. Rowling s fairytale classic. Much loved by generations of witches and wizards since they first appeared in the fifteenth century, this beautifully illustrated edition is set to become a firm favourite at bedtime in non-magical households the world over. The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published in aid of Lumos, an international children s charity founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling. About the Author J.K. Rowling is the author of the record-breaking, multi-award-winning Harry Potter novels. Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold over 500 million copies, been translated into over 80 languages, and made into eight blockbuster films. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief and Lumos) and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a screenplay based on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling has also collaborated on a stage play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, which opened in London s West End in the summer of 2016. In 2012 J.K. Rowling s digital company Pottermore was launched, where fans can enjoy news, features and articles, as well as original content from J.K. Rowling. She has received many awards and honours, including an OBE for services to children s literature, France s Légion d honneur and the Hans Christian Andersen Award. Chris Riddell is an award-winning illustrator and acclaimed political cartoonist. He is currently the only artist to have won the Kate Greenaway Medal three times, most recently for his illustrations in Neil Gaiman s The Sleeper and the Spindle. Chris Riddell was Waterstones Children s Laureate from 2015 to 2017 and has recently been announced as a BookTrust ambassador. He has illustrated the work of many celebrated children s authors, including five Neil Gaiman titles. He is the author of the bestselling Goth Girl and Ottoline series and co-creator of the much loved The Edge Chronicles.

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You Are the Placebo - Dr. Joe Dispenza

Is it possible to heal by thought alone-without drugs or surgery?The truth is that it happens more often than you might expect. In You Are the Placebo,best-selling author, international speaker, chiropractor, and renowned researcher of epigenetics, quantum physics, neuroscience, Dr. Joe Dispenza shares numerous documented cases of those who reversed cancer, heart disease, depression, crippling arthritis, and even the tremors of Parkinson s disease by believing in a placebo.Similarly, Dr. Joe tells of how others have gotten sick and even died the victims of a hex or voodoo curse-or after being misdiagnosed with a fatal illness. Belief can be so strong that pharmaceutical companies use double- and triple-blind randomized studies to try to exclude the power of the mind over the body when evaluating new drugs. In his paradigm-altering book, You Are the Placebo, Dr. Joe Dispenza catapults us beyond thinking of the placebo effect as an anomaly. Through 12 concise chapters that read like a true-life scientific thriller, Dispenza gives us rock-solid reasons to accept the game-changer of our lives: that the placebo effect is actually us, proving to ourselves the greatest possibilities of healing, miracles, and longevity! I love this book and look forward to a world where the secret of the placebo is the foundation of everyday life. - Gregg Braden, New York Times best-selling author of Deep Truth and The Divine MatrixChapters Include:Foreword by Dawson Church, Ph.D.Part I: Is It Possible?A Brief History of the PlaceboThe Placebo Effect in the BrainThe Placebo Effect in the BodyHow Thoughts Change the Brain and the BodySuggestibilityAttitudes, Beliefs, and PerceptionsThe Quantum MindThree Stories of Personal TransformationInformation to Transformation: Proof That You Are the PlaceboPart II: TransformationMeditation PreparationChanging Beliefs and Perceptions MeditationBecoming SupernaturalDr. Joe does more than simply explore the history and the physiology of the placebo effect. He asks the question: Is it possible to teach the principles of the placebo, and without relying on any external substance, produce the same internal changes in a person s health and ultimately in his or her life? Then he shares scientific evidence (including color brain scans) of amazing healings from his workshops, in which participants learn his consciousness shifting model of personal transformation, based on practical applications of the so-called placebo effect.The book ends with a how-to calming meditation for changing limiting beliefs and mental perceptions that hold us back-the first step in healing. You Are the Placebo combines the latest research in neuroscience, biology, psychology, hypnosis, behavioral conditioning, and quantum physics to demystify the workings of the placebo effect . . . and show how the seemingly impossible can become possible.

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The Ship Beneath the Ice - Bound Mensun

Sunday Times Bestseller and Blackwell s Non-Fiction Book of the Month.Over one hundred years after its wreck, Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton s ship, was found in the depths of the most hostile sea on Earth. The Ship Beneath the Ice is the astonishing story of the ship and its discovery, told by Mensun Bound, the Director of Exploration on the Endurance22 Expedition. As thrilling as any tale from the heroic age of exploration . . . Boundâ ™s account is a triumph â “ Sunday TimesOn 21 November 1915, Sir Ernest Shackletonâ ™s ship, Endurance, finally succumbed to the crushing ice. Its crew watched in silence as the stern rose twenty feet in the air and then, it was gone. The miraculous escape and survival of all twenty-eight men on board have entered legend. And yet, the iconic ship that bore them to the brink of the Antarctic was considered forever lost.A century later, an audacious plan to locate the ship was hatched. The Ship Beneath the Ice gives a blow-by-blow account of the two epic expeditions to find the Endurance. As with Shackletonâ ™s own story, the voyages were filled with intense drama and teamwork under pressure. In March 2022, the Endurance was finally found to headlines all over the world.Written by Mensun Bound, maritime archaeologist and Director of Exploration in the search to find the Endurance, this captivating narrative recounts incredible stories of Shackleton and his legendary ship, and the journey to its rediscovery. Beautifully illustrated with Frank Hurleyâ ™s photos from Shackletonâ ™s original voyage in 1914â “17, as well as from the expeditions in 2019 and 2022, The Ship Beneath the Ice is the perfect tribute to this monumental discovery. The story of Shackletonâ ™s Endurance is one of the most extraordinary in the history of exploration. This is more than just an astonishing sequel. It is a tale just as powerful, and one which redefines the meaning of impossible â “ Sir Michael Palin

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The Last Seance - Agatha Christie

From the Queen of Crime, all of her spookiest and most macabre stories collected in one volume, including her earliest published story, The Wife of the Kenite , which is exclusive to this collection.⠘From behind the curtains there still sounded the terrible high long-drawn scream ⠓ such a scream as Raoul had never heard. It died away with a horrible kind of gurgle. Then there came the thud of a body falling⠦⠙For lovers of the supernatural and the macabre comes this collection of ghostly and chilling tales from Agatha Christie. Acknowledged the world over as the undisputed Queen of Crime, in fact she dabbled in her early writing career with mysteries of a more unearthly kind ⠓ stories featuring fantastic psychic visions, spectres looming in the shadows, encounters with deities, eerie messages from the Other Side, even a man who switches bodies with a cat⠦This haunting compendium gathers together all of Christie⠙s spookiest and most macabre short stories, some featuring her timeless detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Finally together in one volume, it shines a light on the darker side of Agatha Christie, one that she herself relished, identifying ten of them as ⠘my own favourite stories written soon after The Mysterious Affair at Styles, some before that⠙.Contains 20 stories:The Last Séance ⠢ In a Glass Darkly ⠢ The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb ⠢ SOS ⠢ The Fourth Man ⠢ The Idol House of Astarte ⠢ The Gipsy ⠢ Philomel Cottage ⠢ The Dream ⠢ The Lamp ⠢ Wireless ⠢ The Mystery of the Blue Jar ⠢ The Blue Geranium ⠢ The Wife of the Kenite ⠢ The Strange Case of Sir Arthur Carmichael ⠢ The Call of Wings ⠢ The Red Signal ⠢ The Flock of Geryon ⠢ The Dressmaker⠙s Doll ⠢ The Hound of Death⠘Reading a perfectly plotted Agatha Christie is like crunching into a perfect apple: pure, crisp, absolute satisfaction.⠙ TANA FRENCH

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The City Beyond the Stars - Zohra Nabi

“Zohra is such an exciting storyteller - I was held spellbound throughout. Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky SongSet in a lavish world of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn and flying carpets, this spine-tingling middle-grade book is perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Sophie Anderson. Confined to a besieged Settlement, Yara longs to free her mother from the alchemists in the City of Zehaira. When Yara receives a message from her mother to find the hidden residence of the Grand High Sorceress, it sets her on a different path. Yara and her friends set off on an adventure to find her mother’s home, and to seek out a secret magic that her mother was working on – magic so powerful that it could defeat the alchemists once and for all. But the wicked alchemist Omair Firaaz is on her trail and will stop at nothing to gain the power himself… Can Yara and her friends find the magic that could be the answer to everything … before it destroys them all?From the author of the Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Month The Kingdom Over the Sea, comes a gorgeous, lyrical adventure about family and finding where you belong.Praise for The City Beyond the Stars:“A thrilling, captivating adventure just as fun and magical as the original. Storytelling at its best.” – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear The book shines with magic and the power of storytelling. Spellbinding. – Zillah Bethell, author of The Song Walker Lyrical, magical and captivating - Zohra Nabi is the ultimate story sorcerer. – Laura Noakes, Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star Vivid worldbuilding. A brilliant fantasy that children will devour. – Nazima Pathan, author of Dream Hunters A rare jewel, deftly plotted with thrilling twists and tension - flawless storytelling. – Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress I adored every second I spent with this book and I can #39;t wait to read it again. – Jacob North, author of The Ice Apprentices Praise for The Kingdom Over the Sea:“Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once I’d finished, I couldn’t stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world.” A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief“Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities.” Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs“Intricately-woven and wholly authentic.” Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars“A glorious debut brimming with magic and warmth. The Kingdom Over The Sea dazzled me every time I turned the page.” – Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers

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The Adventure Zone: The Suffering Game - Griffin McElroy, Written by Griffin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Justin McElroy, and Travis McElroy

Taako, Magnus, and Merle are forced to gamble everything in The Adventure Zone: The Suffering Game, a hilarious and heart-wrenching adaptation of the explosively popular D D podcast! As we enter the home stretch of this campaign, there⠙s never been a better time to join the party! And if you⠙re a fan of Critical Role and Dimension 20, then this here⠙s a bet that⠙ll sure to pay off.Our heroes are finally nearing the end of their quest to collect the seven Grand Relics, dangerous magical artifacts which threaten the world as they know it. The penultimate item on their adventuring to-do list is the Animus Bell, which The Director tells them is hidden at the heart of Wonderland, a carnival of torment. Once inside, the boys will have their shot at winning the Bell...but each step forward comes at a horrible cost. And the deeper they go ⠕ the closer they get ⠕ the higher a price they⠙ll pay.And if they can secure the Bell, surely then the worst will be over, right? Surely they⠙ll go back up to their Moonbase in the sky, and hand the Bell over to The Director, and Bureau life will return to normal while they begin their hunt for the final relic, right? They⠙re so close to the end, after all, and they⠙ve gone through so much to get this far. There can⠙t possibly be any further surprises in store⠦Praise for The Adventure Zone series: Topping the New York Times bestseller list and building out its stories in fascinating new ways . . . it⠙s become a cultural phenomenon. ⠔Entertainment Weekly Full of charm and snark and wit. Join the party! ⠔Felicia Day, author of Embrace Your Inner Weird The Adventure Zone is fun, hilarious, and also smart. Hey, guys, can I have a cameo next time?⠝ ⠔Adam Savage, MythBusters⠜My excitement about this existing cannot be dwarfed by anything. You see what I did there.⠝ ⠔Jean Grae, hip-hop artist, actor, and comedian⠜Gorgeous art⠔the characters come to life! I am so happy that this graphic novel is a thing that exists in the world.⠝ ⠔Hank Green, author of Crash Course and The Lizzie Bennet DiariesBooks in The Adventure Zone series:The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins (Book 1)The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited (Book 2)The Adventure Zone: Petals to the Metal (Book 3)The Adventure Zone: The Crystal Kingdom (Book 4)The Adventure Zone: The Eleventh Hour (Book 5)The Adventure Zone: The Suffering Game (Book 6)

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The Hannah Gold Collection - Gold Hannah

Four stunning tales of friendship, adventure and the magic of the natural world from multi-award-winning author Hannah Gold, illustrated by Levi Pinfold. Perfect for readers aged 8+.THE LAST BEARWinner of the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award Winner of the 2022 Waterstones Children s Book Prize Shortlisted for Children s Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards 2022 Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2022⠙This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable⠙ Michael MorpurgoThere are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that⠙s what April⠙s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life ⠦This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear⠙s.THE LOST WHALEWinner of the Edward Stanford Children⠙s Travel Book of the Year 2023Shortlisted for BAMB Indie Book Awards for Children s Fiction 2023⠘An irresistible ocean-loving yarn⠙ The TimesTheir bond could set them free ⠦Rio has been sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, while his mum is in hospital. All Rio wants is for Mum to get better so he can return home. But everything changes when he joins a whale-watching trip and meets White Beak, a gentle giant of the sea. Rio forms an instant bond with the whale, and for the first time in ages he feels a spark of hope. Then White Beak goes missing and Rio may be the only person who can help.Can Rio draw on their special connection to somehow find and save his whale ⠦ ?FINDING BEAR ⠘A beautifully written and illustrated story of determination, courage and hope⠙ The Sun⠘Magically inspiring⠙ Daily MailApril Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But, over a year later, she can⠙t stop thinking about Bear.When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she⠙s convinced it⠙s her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers.But along the way, she discovers much more than she bargained for ⠓ a tiny polar bear cub, desperately in need of her help. In freezing temperatures, April must navigate the dangerous Arctic terrain and face her deepest fears if she⠙s to save him.Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, Finding Bear is a stunning story of survival and a heartwarming tale of love that shows us how hope is born from the smallest of beginnings.TURTLE MOON⠘This dramatic story is her best yet⠙ Daily Mail⠘A poignant, rich and thrilling adventure⠙ Guardian ⠘The ⠜eco-adventure⠝ has become a booming genre in children⠙s fiction ⠓ and Hannah Gold is its queen bee⠙ Daily Telegraph⠘A thoughtful, eco-thriller adventure⠙ Observer Hannah Gold s Turtle Moon is a classic TLSSilver Trevelon⠙s parents aren⠙t happy. They haven⠙t been happy since the nursery they decorated started gathering cobwebs, waiting for the baby brother or sister that never came. So when Silver⠙s dad is invited to paint at a turtle rescue centre in Costa Rica, she hopes it⠙ll be just the adventure the family needs.Under the hot tropical sun, Silver settles into life at the animal centre. She even witnesses a rare sighting of a leatherback turtle nesting on the beach. But when the turtle⠙s eggs are stolen, events take a dark and dangerous turn. Can Silver and her new friends track them down before it s too late? It⠙ll mean journeying into the heart of the jungle ⠦

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Here Beside the Rising Tide - Jim Newton

A history of the Grateful Dead that kaleidoscopes into an examination of the American counterculture through the life of its iconoclastic frontman, Jerry Garcia, and his merry bandIn early 1960’s Palo Alto, Jerry Garcia randomly opened a dictionary to a fable in which an appreciative soul repays the generosity of a traveler by delivering him a fortune, a “gift of the grateful dead.” After a traumatic car accident that injured him and killed a close friend, Garcia had recently resolved to build the life he wanted, which meant making music. He had practiced relentlessly and caromed across the northern California folk and bluegrass scene, gathered up some fellow musicians and formed a band.Now they had their name.Following the history of the Grateful Dead means tracking American political and cultural history through a period of tumult and radical reconsideration. The band broke through in 1966 at Ken Kesey’s Acid Tests, parties where the line between performer and audience ceased to exist. The Dead played at the Human Be-In and Woodstock, the occupation of Columbia and the Bail Ball for People’s Park. They took one look at Altamont and passed, hours before it disintegrated into murder. They performed at the base of the Pyramids during a lunar eclipse, at the gates of San Quentin to protest the death penalty, at Madison Square Garden to defend the rainforests, in San Francisco to sound the alarm over AIDS and at Huey Newton’s birthday party. The band waged a thirty-year campaign to explore the meaning of freedom.The radical message of The Dead, to reject the mainstream and build a bohemian community centered in San Francisco, radiated across the world, manifesting itself in art, music, business, and politics that remain with us today. Here Beside the Rising Tide tells the story of those disparate shafts of light, putting Garcia into a broader context while telling the story of his life.Nearly a century after his birth, Garcia’s influence stretches onward, expressed in guitar licks and immersion in a gentle and forgiving way of life, one of excellence and gratitude, chasing freedom, living moment to moment, guided by song—the gift of the Grateful Dead.

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The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories, 1896-1904 - Chekhov Anton

The Lady with the Little Dog and Other Stories 1896-1904 is an enchanting collection of tales which showcase Anton Chekhov at the height of his power as a writer. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Ronald Wilks with an introduction by Paul Debreczeny.In the final years of his life, Chekhov produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces, and some of the most highly-regarded works in Russian literature. The poignant The Lady with the Little Dog and About Love examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as Peasants , The House with the Mezzanine and My Life Chekhov paints a vivid picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner.Ronald Wilks s translation is accompanied by an introduction in which Paul Debreczeny discusses the themes that Chekhov adopted in his mature work. This edition also includes a publishing history and notes for each story, a chronology and further reading.Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was born in Taganrog, a port on the sea of Azov. In 1879 he travelled to Moscow, where he entered the medical faculty of the university, graduating in 1884. During his university years, he supported his family by contributing humorous stories and sketches to magazines. He published his first volume of stories, Motley Tales, in 1886, and a year later his second volume In the Twilight, for which he received the Pushkin Prize. Today his plays, including Uncle Vanya, The Seagull, and The Cherry Orchard are recognised as masterpieces the world over. If you enjoyed The Lady with the Little Dog you might like Leo Tolstoy s The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, also available in Penguin Classics.

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From the Streets of Shaolin - S.H Fernando Jr.

This definitive biography of rap supergroup, Wu-Tang Clan, features decades of unpublished interviews and unparalleled access to members of the group and their associates.This is the definitive biography of rap supergroup and cultural icons, Wu-Tang Clan (WTC). Heralded as one of the most influential groups in modern music—hip hop or otherwise—WTC created a rap dynasty on the strength of seven gold and platinum albums that launched the careers of such famous rappers as RZA, GZA, Ol #39; Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. During the ‘90s, they ushered in a hip-hop renaissance, rescuing rap from the corporate suites and bringing it back to the gritty streets where it started. In the process they changed the way business was conducted in an industry known for exploiting artists. Creatively, Wu-Tang pushed the boundaries of the artform dedicating themselves to lyrical mastery and sonic innovation, and one would be hard pressed to find a group who #39;s had a bigger impact on the evolution of hip hop.S.H. Fernando Jr., a veteran music journalist who spent a significant amount of time with The Clan during their heyday of the ‘90s, has written extensively about the group for such publications as Rolling Stone, Vibe, and The Source. Over the years he has built up a formidable Wu-Tang archive that includes pages of unpublished interviews, videos of the group in action in the studio, and several notepads of accumulated memories and observations. Using such exclusive access as well as the wealth of open-source material, Fernando reconstructs the genesis and evolution of the group, delving into their unique ideology and range of influences, and detailing exactly how they changed the game and established a legacy that continues to this day. The book provides a startling portrait of overcoming adversity through self-empowerment and brotherhood, giving us unparalleled insights into what makes these nine young men from the ghetto tick. While celebrating the myriad accomplishments of The Clan, the book doesn #39;t shy away from controversy—we #39;re also privy to stories from their childhoods in the crack-infested hallways of Staten Island housing projects, stints in Rikers for gun possession, and million-dollar contracts that led to recklessness and drug overdoses (including Ol #39; Dirty Bastard #39;s untimely death). More than simply a history of a single group, this book tells the story of a musical and cultural shift that started on the streets of Shaolin (Staten Island) and quickly spread around the world.Biographies on such an influential outfit are surprisingly few, mostly focused on a single member of the group #39;s story. This book weaves together interviews from all the Clan members, as well as their friends, family and collaborators to create a compelling narrative and the most three-dimensional portrait of Wu-Tang to date. It also puts The Clan within a social, cultural, and historical perspective to fully appreciate their impact and understand how they have become the cultural icons they are today. Unique in its breadth, scope, and access, From The Streets of Shaolin is a must-have for fans of WTC and music bios in general.

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From the Streets of Shaolin - S. H. Fernando Jr.

This definitive biography of rap supergroup, Wu-Tang Clan, features decades of unpublished interviews and unparalleled access to members of the group and their associates.This is the definitive biography of rap supergroup and cultural icons, Wu-Tang Clan (WTC). Heralded as one of the most influential groups in modern music—hip hop or otherwise—WTC created a rap dynasty on the strength of seven gold and platinum albums that launched the careers of such famous rappers as RZA, GZA, Ol #39; Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. During the ‘90s, they ushered in a hip-hop renaissance, rescuing rap from the corporate suites and bringing it back to the gritty streets where it started. In the process they changed the way business was conducted in an industry known for exploiting artists. Creatively, Wu-Tang pushed the boundaries of the artform dedicating themselves to lyrical mastery and sonic innovation, and one would be hard pressed to find a group who #39;s had a bigger impact on the evolution of hip hop.S.H. Fernando Jr., a veteran music journalist who spent a significant amount of time with The Clan during their heyday of the ‘90s, has written extensively about the group for such publications as Rolling Stone, Vibe, and The Source. Over the years he has built up a formidable Wu-Tang archive that includes pages of unpublished interviews, videos of the group in action in the studio, and several notepads of accumulated memories and observations. Using such exclusive access as well as the wealth of open-source material, Fernando reconstructs the genesis and evolution of the group, delving into their unique ideology and range of influences, and detailing exactly how they changed the game and established a legacy that continues to this day. The book provides a startling portrait of overcoming adversity through self-empowerment and brotherhood, giving us unparalleled insights into what makes these nine young men from the ghetto tick. While celebrating the myriad accomplishments of The Clan, the book doesn #39;t shy away from controversy—we #39;re also privy to stories from their childhoods in the crack-infested hallways of Staten Island housing projects, stints in Rikers for gun possession, and million-dollar contracts that led to recklessness and drug overdoses (including Ol #39; Dirty Bastard #39;s untimely death). More than simply a history of a single group, this book tells the story of a musical and cultural shift that started on the streets of Shaolin (Staten Island) and quickly spread around the world.Biographies on such an influential outfit are surprisingly few, mostly focused on a single member of the group #39;s story. This book weaves together interviews from all the Clan members, as well as their friends, family and collaborators to create a compelling narrative and the most three-dimensional portrait of Wu-Tang to date. It also puts The Clan within a social, cultural, and historical perspective to fully appreciate their impact and understand how they have become the cultural icons they are today. Unique in its breadth, scope, and access, From The Streets of Shaolin is a must-have for fans of WTC and music bios in general.

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The Faith of Queen Elizabeth - Dudley Delffs

Discover the inspiring spiritual legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of this notoriously private monarch, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth features intimate stories and inspiring reflections on the personal faith behind the Crown.An icon, matriarch, reformer, and the longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II intrigued millions around the world with her royal heritage, inspirational character, and profound faith, especially as depicted in award-winning films such as The Queen and the wildly popular Netflix series The Crown.But throughout all her trials and triumphs, Her Majesty credited her personal faith in Jesus Christ as the steadying anchor to her life and reign. In The Faith of Queen Elizabeth, Dudley Delffs unpacks the secret behind Her Majesty s personal devotion and public service, giving you a fuller, richer picture of the woman who led a nation with unwavering faith and resolve, teaching us how we can all:Leave a legacy of faith for future generationsAnswer the call to serveAlign our behavior with our beliefs With testimonies from historic figures such as Winston Churchill, Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, and Margaret Thatcher, this magnificent tribute explores the faith of the world s most famous Queen--and the King she served.Praise for The Faith of Queen Elizabeth: The faith of Her Majesty the Queen is the diamond in the crown: forged under extreme pressure, a beacon of inspiration the world over, reflecting the light of the Lord she serves. Delffs s book foregrounds this faith with fluency and respect: an absorbing read. --Right Reverend Dr. Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster This book is a wonderful tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth II and to her devotion to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth, and the Church of England. It describes her clear and authentic Christian faith that has inspired me and many others in following Jesus s example. --Andrew R. Pratt, interfaith advisor to the Bishop of Blackburn

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The Death of Guy Gibson - Melissa Morgan-Oakesová

On the night of 19/20 September 1944, a force of 227 Avro Lancasters and ten de Havilland Mosquitoes was despatched to attack the German towns of Mönchengladbach and Rheydt. The Master Bomber for the raid was none other than Wing Commander Guy Penrose Gibson VC, DSO Bar, DFC Bar. Along with his navigator, Squadron Leader James Warwick DFC, Gibson was flying Mosquito KB627 of 627 Squadron from RAF Coningsby, where he was serving as the Base Operations Officer. By this stage of the Second World War, Gibson was arguably one of the most famous of all the Allied aviators. Aged just 26, few in the country, if not across the Allied world as a whole, would not have heard his name or seen a picture of his face. It was his leadership of the daring Dambusters Raid, Operation Chastise, in May 1944 that firmly propelled him into the public⠙s eye ⠓ and ultimately led to his award of the Victoria Cross. Gibson need not have been flying that fateful night. Following his involvement in the attack on the Ruhr dams, and a subsequent goodwill lecture tour of the United States, Gibson, a veteran of 170 or more operational sorties, would have been entitled to a less front-line role. Churchill, for example, had hoped that Gibson would stand for election as a Member of Parliament. Gibson, however, was soon agitating a return to flying duties ⠓ resulting in his participation in the attack on Mönchengladbach and Rheydt. The raid was a success. Throughout the operation, Gibson⠙s instructions over the target were easily heard and gave no hint of impending trouble. It was during the return leg that something went wrong. At around 22.30 hours on the 19th, Gibson⠙s Mosquito slammed into the ground at Steenbergen in the Netherlands; both men on board were killed. Witnesses on the ground reported hearing an aircraft flying low, observing that its cockpit was illuminated, and then, seconds later, the violent sight and sounds of its final moments. The cause of the crash has been the subject of intense speculation ever since. Had Gibson and Warwick fallen to the guns of a German night fighter, or, tragically, ⠘friendly fire⠙ from an Allied bomber? Was it mechanical failure or possibly pilot error that had led to the disaster?Like the disappearance of Glenn Miller or Rudolf Hess⠙ flight to Britain, the death of Guy Gibson VC, one of Britain⠙s greatest wartime heroes, is among the Second World War⠙s most intriguing mysteries. How could one of the RAF⠙s most experienced pilots have simply fallen from the sky over Occupied Europe without explanation. In The Death of Guy Gibson the author sets out answer that very question.

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The Ladybird Book of Boxing Day - Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris

THE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who spends Christmas Day counting the minutes until the Boxing Day sales start.__________________________________ There are two important days at Christmas.There is Christmas Day, when everyone is jolly and hungry and very pleased to see each other.And there is Boxing Day __________________________________ Jonathan and Oriane have gone for a Boxing Day walk with Transformers the dog.Walking is healthy. It will help them digest their dinner.And by the time they get home, Jonathan s father might have finished being racist and fallen asleep in his liquorice allsorts. __________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. Hilarious StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The Sister The Ladybird Book of the Ex The Ladybird Book of the Nerd The Ladybird Book of the New You The Ladybird Book of Balls The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In People at Work: The Rock Star Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works: The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster How it Works: The Student How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird Book of the Sickie The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse The Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder

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The Quiet Americans - Anderson Scott

â ˜A darkly entertaining tale about American espionage, set in an era when Washingtonâ ™s fear and skepticism about the agency resembles our climate today.â ™ New York Times At the end of World War II, the United States dominated the world militarily, economically, and in moral standing â “ seen as the victor over tyranny and a champion of freedom. But it was clear â “ to some â “ that the Soviet Union was already executing a plan to expand and foment revolution around the world. The American governmentâ ™s strategy in response relied on the secret efforts of a newly-formed CIA. The Quiet Americans chronicles the exploits of four spies â “ Michael Burke, a charming former football star fallen on hard times, Frank Wisner, the scion of a wealthy Southern family, Peter Sichel, a sophisticated German Jew who escaped the Nazis, and Edward Lansdale, a brilliant ad executive. The four ran covert operations across the globe, trying to outwit the ruthless KGB in Berlin, parachuting commandos into Eastern Europe, plotting coups, and directing wars against Communist insurgents in Asia. But time and again their efforts went awry, thwarted by a combination of stupidity and ideological rigidity at the highest levels of the government â “ and more profoundly, the decision to abandon American ideals. By the mid-1950s, the Soviet Union had a stranglehold on Eastern Europe, the US had begun its disastrous intervention in Vietnam, and America, the beacon of democracy, was overthrowing democratically elected governments and earning the hatred of much of the world. All of this culminated in an act of betrayal and cowardice that would lock the Cold War into place for decades to come. Anderson brings to the telling of this story all the narrative brio, deep research, sceptical eye, and lively prose that made Lawrence in Arabia a major international bestseller. The intertwined lives of these men began in a common purpose of defending freedom, but the ravages of the Cold War led them to different fates. Two would quit the CIA in despair, stricken by the moral compromises they had to make; one became the archetype of the duplicitous and destructive American spy; and one would be so heartbroken he would take his own life. Scott Andersonâ ™s The Quiet Americans is the story of these four men. It is also the story of how the United States, at the very pinnacle of its power, managed to permanently damage its moral standing in the world.

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The Fourth Revolution - John Micklethwait, Adrian Wooldridge

In The Fourth Revolution, John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge ask: what is the state actually for? Their remarkable book describes the three great revolutions in its history, and the fourth which is happening nowIn most of the states of the West, disillusion with government has become endemic. Gridlock in America; anger in much of Europe; cynicism in Britain; decreasing legitimacy everywhere. Most of us are resigned to the fact that nothing is ever going to change. But as John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge show us in this galvanizing book, this is a seriously limited view of things. In response to earlier crises in government, there have been three great revolutions, which have brought about in turn the nation-state, the liberal state and the welfare state. In each, Europe and America have set the example. We are now, they argue, in the midst of a fourth revolution in the history of the nation-state, but this time the Western way is in danger of being left behind.The Fourth Revolution brings the crisis into full view and points towards our future. The authors have enjoyed extraordinary access to influential figures and forces the world over, and the book is a global tour of the innovators. The front lines are in Chinese-oriented Asia, where experiments in state-directed capitalism and authoritarian modernization have ushered in an astonishing period of development. Other emerging nations are producing striking new ideas, from Brazil s conditional cash-transfer welfare system to India s application of mass-production techniques in hospitals. These governments have not by any means got everything right, but they have embraced the spirit of active reform and reinvention which in the past has provided so much of the West s comparative advantage.The race is not just one of efficiency, but one to see which political values will triumph in the twenty-first century: the liberal values of democracy and freedom or the authoritarian values of command and control. The centre of gravity is shifting quickly, and the stakes could not be higher.

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The Same Backward as Forward - Jennifer Lynn Barnesová

6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!A TRAGIC, ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS STORY FULL OF DANGER, SECRETS AND EPIC ROMANCE . . . AND WHERE THE PHENOMENAL, NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING INHERITANCE GAMES SAGA BEGAN . . . Youâ ™ve fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost heir of Hawthorne House. Read Hannahâ ™s side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Tobyâ ™s eyes in this unforgettable novel that you can read backward or forward. Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and so far, sheâ ™s managed to avoid the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah is biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away to start a new life. Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country s richest men, there isn t a door that isn t open to him. Yet behind his razor-sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce enough to burn everything in his path. Their lives collide in one tragic, stormy night, where an act of arson and nature leave Kaylie and two others dead and Toby just barely alive â “ with no memory of who he is. The fisherman who pulls him from the ocean enlists Hannah to help save the very person who she knows took away her sister. Fuelled by her hatred, Hannah is determined to deny Toby s death wish by keeping him alive. He is the last person that she should ever develop feelings for, and she is the first thing he ever remembers seeing. Some things cannot happen â “ and some things cannot be stopped. *NB HANNAHâ ™S SIDE OF THE STORY WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS A NOVELLA IN GAMES UNTOLDCatch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games:The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1)The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2)The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3)The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4)Games UntoldThe Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1)Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2)The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3)The Same Backward as Forward*Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), and the thrilling Fixer duology (The Ruling Class and Lesson in Power).

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Battle of the Arctic - Hugh Sebag-Montefiore

From the author of Dunkirk: Fight to the Last Man and Enigma: The Battle for the Code, a deep dive into the Second World Warâ ™s maritime epic in the Arctic.In a reconfiguration of recent events in Ukraine, it is 1941, and Russia has been invaded. The terms of the new alliance were that Western nations would ship urgently needed war materials to Russia via the shortest but most dangerous route: sailing north of the Arctic Circle while being hunted by U-boats, the Luftwaffe, and a surface fleet spearheaded by Tirpitz and Scharnhorst. This endeavour was called the Arctic convoys.Battle of the Arctic is about the conflict and naval battles that unfolded while Allied naval and merchant seamen, airmen, submariners, soldiers and intelligence officers delivered on this wartime commitment to Russia from 1941-45, passing through terrific storms, snow, ice and Arctic mirages. When ships went down in seas so cold that a man could die after just five minutes of immersion, it triggered events reminiscent of the do-or-die moments during the sinking of the Titanic. As is shown in this description, the aftermath of such incidents was harrowing. Men perished one by one in lifeboats, and as castaways on deserted Arctic islands where they were stalked by polar bears. Frostbitten and wounded survivors ended up in Russian hospitals so primitive that amputations were carried out without anaesthetics. Other survivors, while stranded for months in the communist state they were aiding, experienced the murky worlds of the NKVD and the gulags as well as famine and prostitution.This narrative has been written using a remarkable collection of vivid witness accounts brought together at the passing of the last survivors, and it has been produced with the benefit of research in Russian, German, American and British archives. Polish, Dutch, Norwegian, French and Canadian sources have also been quoted. This has enabled the telling of this extraordinary story to oscillate between the sailorâ ™s eye view on the front line and the controversies that infuriated world leaders.Although during WW2, the relationship with Russia was far from smooth sailing, this wartime sacrifice for Stalinâ ™s Soviet Union is today used by both parties as the historical precedent for future cooperation between Russia and the West.

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The Glorious Cause - Robert ) Middlekauff

The first book to appear in the illustrious Oxford History of the United States, this critically acclaimed volume--a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize--offers an unsurpassed history of the Revolutionary War and the birth of the American republic. Beginning with the French and Indian War and continuing to the election of George Washington as first president, Robert Middlekauff offers a panoramic history of the conflict between England and America, highlighting the drama and anguish of the colonial struggle for independence. Combining the political and the personal, he provides a compelling account of the key events that precipitated the war, from the Stamp Act to the Tea Act, tracing the gradual gathering of American resistance that culminated in the Boston Tea Party and the shot heard round the world. The heart of the book features a vivid description of the eight-year-long war, with gripping accounts of battles and campaigns, ranging from Bunker Hill and Washington s crossing of the Delaware to the brilliant victory at Hannah s Cowpens and the final triumph at Yorktown, paying particular attention to what made men fight in these bloody encounters. The book concludes with an insightful look at the making of the Constitution in the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 and the struggle over ratification. Through it all, Middlekauff gives the reader a vivid sense of how the colonists saw these events and the importance they gave to them. Common soldiers and great generals, Sons of Liberty and African slaves, town committee-men and representatives in congress--all receive their due. And there are particularly insightful portraits of such figures as Sam and John Adams, James Otis, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and many others. This new edition has been revised and expanded, with fresh coverage of topics such as mob reactions to British measures before the War, military medicine, women s role in the Revolution, American Indians, the different kinds of war fought by the Americans and the British, and the ratification of the Constitution. The book also has a new epilogue and an updated bibliography. The cause for which the colonists fought, liberty and independence, was glorious indeed. Here is an equally glorious narrative of an event that changed the world, capturing the profound and passionate struggle to found a free nation.

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The Ladybird Book of The Nerd - Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris

THE PERFECT GIFT for anyone who not only loves watching their favourite TV series over and over, but also enjoys reading online forums about their favourite TV series over and over.__________________________________ This is a nerd.He has a PhD and works in the biochemistry lab of a university hospital. But this is not what makes him a nerd.His catalogued and indexed collection of over 6,000 empty crisp packets does that. __________________________________ These nerds have paid money to see a film they think is terrible and have seen at least thirty times before. They are having the most fun they can possibly have. __________________________________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. Hilarious StylistOther new titles for Autumn 2017:How it Works: The BrotherHow it Works: The SisterHow it Works: The Baby The Ladybird Book of the ExThe Ladybird Book of the New YouThe Ladybird Book of BallsThe Ladybird Book of the Big Night OutThe Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night InPeople at Work: The Rock Star A Ladybird First Grown-Up Picture Book Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The HusbandHow it Works: The WifeHow it Works: The MumHow it Works: The DadThe Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life CrisisThe Ladybird Book of the HangoverThe Ladybird Book of MindfulnessThe Ladybird Book of the ShedThe Ladybird Book of DatingThe Ladybird Book of the HipsterHow it Works: The StudentHow it Works: The CatHow it Works: The DogHow it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red TapeThe Ladybird Book of the People Next DoorThe Ladybird Book of the SickieThe Ladybird Book of the Zombie ApocalypseThe Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder

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