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Two novel-length steampunk adventures from the author of the wildly successful Murderbot Diaries.Together in one volume for the first time:Emilie and the Hollow WorldRunning away from home and stowing away on the wrong ship, Emilie embarks on a fantastic adventure.Emilie learns that the crew hopes to use an experimental engine to journey to the interior of the planet, but when the ship becomes damaged on arrival and evidence points to sabotage, they encounter the treacherous Lord Ivers, along with a strange new race.Can Emilie and her new-found friends possibly reach the surface world again?Emilie and the Sky-WorldWhen Emilie arrives in Silk Harbor, Professor Abindon, an old colleague of her friend Lady Marlende, warns them of something strange and potentially deadly in the sky, a disruption in an upper air aether current. On further investigation they realize itâ ™s a ship from another aetheric plane.How to determine if itâ ™s a friendly explorer, or something far more sinister? Nothing less than a journey into the dangerous air currents will do.Join Emilie and she navigates the strange landscapes of the upper air, and the deadly menace that inhabits the Sky World.

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A USA-Today Bestseller!Collecting Martha Wells Element of Fire and Death of the Necromancer for the first time in one place, in a new and revised edition! From the author of Witch King and the Murderbot Diaries:Both novels included in this volume have been revised and updated. These are the authorâ ™s preferred texts.The Element of FireThe kingdom of Ile-Rien lies in peril, menaced by sorcerous threats and devious intrigue, when Kade, bastard sister of King Roland, appears unexpectedly at court. The illegitimate daughter of the old king and the Queen of Air and Darkness herself, Kade s true desires are cloaked in mystery.It falls to Thomas Boniface, Captain of the Queen s Guard, to keep the kingdom from harm. But is one man s steel enough to counter all the magic of fayre?The Death of the NecromancerNicholas Valiarde is a passionate, embittered nobleman and the greatest thief in all of Ile-Rien. On the gaslit streets of the city, Nicholas assumes the guise of a master criminal, stealing jewels from wealthy nobles to finance his quest for a long-pursued vengeance.But Nicholas s murderous mission is being interrupted by a series of eerie, unexplainable, and fatal events. A dark magic opposes him, and traces of a necromantic power that hasn t been used for centuries abound. Nicholas and his compatriots find themselves battling an ancient evil.And if they lose? Death would be preferable to the fate that awaits them....

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This handsome box set brings together the most celebrated works of H.G. Wells, presented in five paperback volumes with striking contemporary cover designs. H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of boundless imagination. Whether describing marvelous new technologies, the vagaries of space flight or the risks of scientific development, his writings have continually captivated readers across the globe. Complete and unabridged, each of these stories marries exciting adventure with a poignant probing of scientific progress and its dangers - a signature combination of H.G. Wells which marks him as a true master of science-fiction. Contains: • The War of the Worlds • The Time Machine Other Stories • The Invisible Man • The Island of Doctor Moreau • First Men in the Moon This handsome boxed set with graphic cover designs makes the perfect gift or collectable for science fiction lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classic Collections series features delightful, high-quality paperback box sets of classic works of literature with striking contemporary cover designs. About the Author H.G. Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature no fewer than four times. He was passionate about politics as well as literature and his output included several nonfiction pieces to go with his array of short stories and novels.

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With an Introduction and Notes by Linda Dryden, Professor of English Literature at Edinburgh Napier University and the author of Joseph Conrad and H. G. Wells: The Fin-de Siecle-Literary Scene.At the end of the nineteenth century a stranger arrives in the Sussex countryside and mayhem ensues; in the sleepy county of Kent a miracle food brings biological chaos that engulfs and threatens the entire planet. H. G. Wells s fertile and mercurial imagination never brought us more bizarre and unsettling stories than those revealed in The Invisible Man (1897) and The Food of the Gods, and How It Came to Earth (1904). These are stories of extraordinary physical transformations and are at once extremely funny and richly imaginative. At the same time, Wells poses some very probing questions about the ethical dimensions to science and the human capacity for both pity and cruelty. Brought together for the first time in this new Wordsworth edition, The Invisible Man and The Food of the Gods are two of Wells s most entertaining and thought-provoking works.

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A traitor and a swordsman join forces to save the world from being rewritten into devastation.Every year the image of the Wheel of the Infinite must be painstakingly remade to ensure another year of peace and harmony for the Celestial Empire. Every hundred years the very fabric of the world must be rewoven. Linked by the mystic energies of the Infinite, the Wheel and world are one. But a black storm is spreading across the Wheel, reappearing each morning, bigger and darker than before, unraveling the beautiful and orderly patterns.Maskelle, a murderer and traitor, has been summoned back to help put the world right with the assistance of the mysterious Rian, a swordsman of some renown. If they canÂ’t find the source of the problems that plague the Wheel, the world may find its latest rotation is its last.

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Koho by kdy napadlo, že bezcitný stroj na zabíjení bude čelit tolika morálním dilematům? Bezcitný stroj na zabíjení, kterého čtenáři této sci-fi sérii znají pod jménem Robokat, se opět vrhá do víru dobrodružství a nebezpečných situací. Jako už tolikrát předtím se bude i tentokrát pohybovat na hraně mezi nezájmem o okolí a rostoucím smyslem pro spravedlnost a zodpovědnost. Unaví Robokata neustálý konflikt s lidmi a dovede ho k naprosté apatii, nebo vytrvá v hledání důkazů proti těm, kteří mají na svědomí smrt nevinných lidí, a dokáže, že lidskost lze zrovna tak ztratit, jako získat? Martha Wells mistrně odkrývá tajemná zákoutí robotovy duše a nechává nahlédnout do myšlenkových pochodů někoho, kdo nechce mít s lidmi nic společného, ale přitom se poddává tak běžným lidským projevům, jako je vztek, soucit, sympatie a hlavně zdravá dávka ironie.

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Věrným čtenářům brilantně napsané sci-fi série Z deníků Robokata není třeba představovat hlavní postavu humanoidního robota, který se při kontaktu s lidmi nedokáže ubránit sarkastickým poznámkám na adresu lidstva. Jenže ve svém novém dobrodružství zažije Robokat naprosto nečekané situace a bude se muset projevit tak, jak ho čtenáři doposud nepoznali.Když se na pokojné stanici v oblasti pod správou Skupiny pro ochranu prostředí nalezne tělo zavražděného muže, musí místní ochranka navzdory počáteční neochotě a nedůvěře přibrat Robokata do svého vyšetřovacího týmu a nechat ho, aby s inspektorkou Aylenovou dopadl vraha podle svých vlastních a leckdy nevybíravých metod.Martha Wells v této novele opět obhájila pověst skvělé vypravěčky a podobně jako v předchozích dílech, i zde vykreslila na pozadí napínavého příběhu, nyní dokonce s detektivní zápletkou, dilema spolupráce lidí a strojů, jež občas paradoxně dokážou uštědřit svým tvůrcům lekci z lidskosti, zodpovědnosti a přátelství.

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Martha Wells returns to her Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, The Murderbot Diaries, in Exit Strategy.Murderbot wasnâ ™t programmed to care. So, its decision to help the only human who ever showed it respect must be a system glitch, right?Having traveled the width of the galaxy to unearth details of its own murderous transgressions, as well as those of the GrayCris Corporation, Murderbot is heading home to help Dr. Mensahâ ”its former owner (protector? friend?)â ”submit evidence that could prevent GrayCris from destroying more colonists in its never-ending quest for profit.But whoâ ™s going to believe a SecUnit gone rogue?And what will become of it when itâ ™s caught? I love Murderbot! â ”Ann LeckieThe Murderbot DiariesAll Systems RedArtificial ConditionRogue ProtocolExit StrategyNetwork EffectFugitive TelemetrySystem Collapse

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Koho by kdy napadlo, že bezcitný stroj na zabíjení bude čelit tolika morálním dilematům? Bezcitný stroj na zabíjení, kterého čtenáři této sci-fi sérii znají pod jménem Robokat, se opět vrhá do víru dobrodružství a nebezpečných situací. Jako už tolikrát předtím se bude i tentokrát pohybovat na hraně mezi nezájmem o okolí a rostoucím smyslem pro spravedlnost a zodpovědnost. Unaví Robokata neustálý konflikt s lidmi a dovede ho k naprosté apatii, nebo vytrvá v hledání důkazů proti těm, kteří mají na svědomí smrt nevinných lidí, a dokáže, že lidskost lze zrovna tak ztratit, jako získat? Martha Wells mistrně odkrývá tajemná zákoutí robotovy duše a nechává nahlédnout do myšlenkových pochodů někoho, kdo nechce mít s lidmi nic společného, ale přitom se poddává tak běžným lidským projevům, jako je vztek, soucit, sympatie a hlavně zdravá dávka ironie.

Objev podobné jako Chybný protokol (poškozená) - Martha Wells

Koho by kdy napadlo, že bezcitný stroj na zabíjení bude čelit tolika morálním dilematům? Bezcitný stroj na zabíjení, kterého čtenáři této sci-fi sérii znají pod jménem Robokat, se opět vrhá do víru dobrodružství a nebezpečných situací. Jako už tolikrát předtím se bude i tentokrát pohybovat na hraně mezi nezájmem o okolí a rostoucím smyslem pro spravedlnost a zodpovědnost. Unaví Robokata neustálý konflikt s lidmi a dovede ho k naprosté apatii, nebo vytrvá v hledání důkazů proti těm, kteří mají na svědomí smrt nevinných lidí, a dokáže, že lidskost lze zrovna tak ztratit, jako získat? Martha Wells mistrně odkrývá tajemná zákoutí robotovy duše a nechává nahlédnout do myšlenkových pochodů někoho, kdo nechce mít s lidmi nic společného, ale přitom se poddává tak běžným lidským projevům, jako je vztek, soucit, sympatie a hlavně zdravá dávka ironie.

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Audiokniha: Měl se postarat o jejich bezpečnost. Teď má však dost starostí sám se sebou…V budoucnosti ovládané technologickými korporacemi nabere průzkumná mise týmu vědců na vzdálené planetě nečekaný směr. Nejdřív jsou napadeni neznámým monstrem, před nímž je oficiální zpráva o možných rizicích v dané oblasti jaksi zapomněla varovat, a když se jiná skupina působící na opačné straně světa odmlčí, najdou při záchranné výpravě jen hromadu mrtvol, povražděných vlastními bezpečnostními jednotkami. Zmíněné události je donutí přehodnotit odmítavý postoj k přítomnosti androida, kterého jim přidělila společnost dohlížející na všechny vesmírné projekty. Bez jeho schopností a zbraní by totiž přežili jen těžko. Má to ovšem jeden háček – jejich neživý ochránce potají hacknul vlastní systém, nabyl vědomí a nyní se identifikuje jako Robokat. A jeho jediným přáním je mít od lidí pokoj a trávit čas sledováním oblíbeného seriálu…Humorná i napínavá sci-fi novela, ověnčená žánrovými cenami Nebula, Hugo a Locus, se stala prvním dílem úspěšného cyklu Z deníků Robokata. Ve stejnojmenném seriálu (od roku 2025 na Apple TV+) ztvárnil nevšedního titulního hrdinu Alexander Skarsgård.„Je to tak dobré, jak se říká, a zaslouží si to všechna ta ocenění? Rozhodně ano. Je to vtipná, chytrá próza se skvělým protagonistou a silným příběhem.“ – SFBook„V tom tkví síla postavy Robokata – že něco nám natolik vzdáleného může být tak lidské. Že se s ním dokáže ztotožnit každý, kdo se někdy chtěl schovat v přeplněné místnosti, vyhýbal se pohledům ostatních, hledal útočiště v osamělé zábavě nebo lhal kvůli přežití.“ – NPR „Je snadné pochopit, proč autorka získala tolik zasloužených cen. Výpadek systémů nabízí zábavné a poutavé čtení.“ – Grimdark Magazine„Martha Wells stvořila něco opravdu jedinečného!“ – The Fantasy ReviewNechal jsem tedy oči zavřené, abych si to trochu usnadnil, ale dál jsem vše sledoval přes bezpečnostní kamery. Nakonec jsem ze sebe vypravil: „Planetární společnost se vás nesnaží zabít.“To nečekali. Gurathin chtěl něco říct, ale Pin-Lee mu naznačila, ať je zticha. Mensahová udělala krok dopředu a s obavami se na mě podívala. Stála teď ke mně nejblíž a ostatní se shlukli za ní. Bharadwajová zůstala na židli, a tím i nejdál ode mě.„Jak to můžeš vědět?“ zeptala se Mensahová.I přes kamery mi to dávalo pěkně zabrat. Představil jsem si, že jsem v bezpečí své kóje a řekl jsem: „Kdyby se vás společnost chtěla zbavit, otrávila by vám přes recyklační systém zásoby vody. Spíš někoho jednou zabijí svou neschopností.“Chvíli nikdo nic neříkal. Asi všichni mysleli na to, jak jednoduché by pro společnost bylo načasovat jejich konec. „Ale to by přece,“ začal Ratthi, ale dál se nedostal. Gurathin, s odhodlanějším výrazem ve tváři než obyčejně, mu do toho vpadl: „Tahle jednotka ví, jak zabíjet lidi – a to myslím lidi, které dostala za úkol chránit. Má na kontě padesát sedm členů týmu jedné důlní operace.“Vzpomínáte si, jak jsem na začátku říkal, že poté, co jsem se naboural do svého řídicího centra, se ze mě klidně mohl stát masový vrah? No, něco pravdy na tom bylo – stal jsem se jím totiž už předtím. – ukázka z knihy

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A USA Today bestsellerThe I love Murderbot! ⠔Ann LeckieArtificial Condition is the follow-up to Martha Wells s Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning, New York Times bestselling All Systems RedIt has a dark past⠔one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself ⠜Murderbot⠝. But it has only vague memories of the massacre that spawned that title, and it wants to know more.Teaming up with a Research Transport vessel named ART (you don⠙t want to know what the ⠜A⠝ stands for), Murderbot heads to the mining facility where it went rogue.What it discovers will forever change the way it thinks⠦The Murderbot DiariesAll Systems RedArtificial ConditionRogue ProtocolExit StrategyNetwork EffectFugitive TelemetrySystem Collapse

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With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Andrew Frayn, Lecturer in Twentieth-Century Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University.In these two compelling novels H.G. Wells imagines terrifying futures in which civilisation itself is threatened.The narrator of The War of the Worlds is quick to discover that what appeared to be a falling star was, in fact, a metallic cylinder landing from Mars. Six million people begin to flee London in panic as tentacled invaders emerge and overpower the city. With their heat-ray, killing machines, black gas, and a taste for fresh human blood, is there anything that can be done to stop the Martians?In The War in the Air, naive but resourceful Bert Smallways is thrilled by speed and fascinated by the new flying machines. His curiosity sweeps him away by accident into a German plan to conquer America, beginning with the destruction of New York. The ease of movement in aerial warfare means that nothing and nobody is safe as Total War erupts, civilisation crumbles, and Bert s hopes of getting back to London to marry his love seem impossibly distant.

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In H. G. Wells science fiction book In the Days of the Comet (1906), when a comet forces the nitrogen of the air, the ancient azote, to transform out of itself, mankind is exalted. As a result, there is peace on earth and goodwill toward all people. Our atmosphere is one of happiness and beauty.The prologue and epilogue of The Man Who Wrote in the Tower are written by an unidentified narrator. In Book I, William ( Willie ) Leadford, who was third in the office staff of Rawdon s pot-bank [a facility where pottery is created] in Clayton, leaves his employment at the same moment that industrial Britain is devastated by a slump brought on by American dumping. Leadford, who was converted to socialism by his friend Parload, attributes his miserable living situation on racial injustice. The exact date of the incident is unknown.Leadford awakens at the beginning of Book II, when he is intensely aware of the beauty in the world and has a kind and giving attitude toward other people. Verrall, Leadford, and Nettie have a passionate conversation about their futures at the start of Book III. By her uncomfortable awareness of significant moral inequalities, the author is worried.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.⠜For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive.⠝When a strange, meteor-like object lands in the heart of England, the inhabitants of Earth find themselves victims of a terrible attack. A ruthless race of Martians, armed with heat rays and poisonous smoke, is intent on destroying everything that stands in its way. As the unnamed hero struggles to find his way across decimated wastelands, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance . . .H. G. Wells was a pioneer of modern science fiction. First serialised in the UK in 1897, The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest stories to depict conflict with an extraterrestrial race, and has influenced countless adaptations and sequels.

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This handsome gift edition presents H. G. Well s classic work of science fiction, The War of the Worlds, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.In this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells changed the face of the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed narrator, The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, the Martians arrive in London and quickly subdue the resistance put up by British forces. Faced with extraordinary odds and a world changed beyond all recognition, nothing less than the survival of the human race is at stake. This pocket gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.

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Join these unlikely partners as they learn how to work together on another adventure to save the day and their city. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as the charming cast of Zootropolis 2 take on new adventures, which see ZPD officers Hopps and Wilde team up on their mission to make the world a better place! Whatever they are dealing with, Judy and Nick realise that not every case is the biggest, but they are all important. A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 5-9:Perfect for early readers, The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2 invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make the entry into reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters ⠓ don⠙t miss the rest of the series!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2The New Adventures of Disney Moana 2The New Adventures of Disney Agent Stitch© 2025 Disney

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George Hudson was the greatest British railway entrepreneur of the 19th century. In 1848, he controlled over 1,000 miles of railway and, when it came to railway promotion, it seemed he could do no wrong. However, in early 1849 it came to light that some of his business methods had been less than ethical and he was forced to relinquish the chairmanship of each of his companies. His fall from grace was spectacular and his detractors, of whom there were many, were quick to denounce him as a fraudster, a charlatan and a crook. Even today, when the name George Hudson is mentioned, these same insults are often levelled at him. This new biography takes a fresh look at Hudsonâ ™s extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings as a farmerâ ™s boy, to becoming Lord Mayor of York before catching the railway bug. He was MP for Sunderland between 1845 and 1859\. After his fall from grace, Hudson endured a 20-year court battle with the York and North Midland Railway (subsequently the North Eastern Railway) for outstanding debts. Hudson made many mistakes in creating his railway empire, but did he deserve all the vitriol that still accompanies his reputation? In seeking to answer this question, Matthew Wells looks at the evidence, including what was said about Hudson during his lifetime and what Hudson himself had to say about the actions he took.

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An abridged and illustrated chapter book retelling of the sci-fi classic—part of the bestselling Classic Starts® series that has sold more than 8 million copies! H. G. Wells, a revolutionary science fiction writer and the author of The Time Machine, dazzles in this sci-fi classic about Martians invading Earth. One of the first stories to imagine a war between humankind and extraterrestrials, The War of the Worlds is an adventure that has inspired artists and scientists since it was first published. The Classic Starts® series has sold more than 8 million copies since it launched in 2004. These abridged, kid-friendly editions are the perfect way to introduce beloved stories to the next generation. Each book includes discussion questions by early childhood educator Arthur Pober, EdD.

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Join Agent Stitch and friends as they battle a new threat in this exciting adventure. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as Agent Stitch and his friends set out on new adventures. Just when Stitch thinks that Earth is safe from the alien invasion, a new threat emerges: an aquatic adversary known as the Glubglubs! With the help of an old enemy turned ally, Stitch, Lilo, Jumba, and Pleakley must travel to Paris and London to put an end to the fearsome flood of foes!A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 8-10 years:Perfect for young readers, The New Adventures of Disney Agent Stitch invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters ⠓ don⠙t miss the other great titles!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Agent StitchThe New Adventures of Disney Moana 2The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2© 2025 Disney

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So impossibly funny, clever, demented, charming and altogether wonderful that I was a convert within three pages. Buy it for everyone you know, regardless of what you think they like. Brilliant stuff Lucy Mangan, Stylist Books of the Year An eye-opener... The more I think about this, the higher I esteem it - Nicholas Lezard, Guardian Books of the Year*Winner of the British Book Design and Production Award for Graphic Novels**Winner of the Neumann Prize in the History of Mathematics**Nominated for the 2016 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album and Best Writer/Artist*In The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage Sydney Padua transforms one of the most compelling scientific collaborations into a hilarious set of adventures Meet two of Victorian London s greatest geniuses... Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron: mathematician, gambler, and proto-programmer, whose writings contained the first ever appearance of general computing theory, a hundred years before an actual computer was built. And Charles Babbage, eccentric inventor of the Difference Engine, an enormous clockwork calculating machine that would have been the first computer, if he had ever finished it.But what if things had been different? The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage presents a delightful alternate reality in which Lovelace and Babbage do build the Difference Engine and use it to create runaway economic models, battle the scourge of spelling errors, explore the wider realms of mathematics and, of course, fight crime - for the sake of both London and science. Extremely funny and utterly unusual, The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage comes complete with historical curiosities, extensive footnotes and never-before-seen diagrams of Babbage s mechanical, steam-powered computer. And ray guns.

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Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladiesâ ™ Detective AgencyImagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It s his father s task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He lives in Edinburgh.Illustrator Peter Bailey has worked with some of Britain s best-known authors and poets, including Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Michael Morpurgo and Philip Pullman.

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H Is for Hawk meets Joan Didion in the Pyrocene in this arresting combination of memoir, natural history, and literary inquiry that chronicles one woman’s experience of life in Northern California during the worst fire season on record.NATIONAL BESTSELLER • AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A MOST-ANTICIPATED BOOK: The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Saturday Evening Post, Poets Writers, The Millions, Alta, Heat Map NewsTold in luminous, perceptive prose, The Last Fire Season is a deeply incisive inquiry into what it really means—now—to live in relationship to the elements of the natural world. When Manjula Martin moved from the city to the woods of Northern California, she wanted to be closer to the wilderness that she had loved as a child. She was also seeking refuge from a health crisis that left her with chronic pain, and found a sense of healing through tending her garden beneath the redwoods of Sonoma County. But the landscape that Martin treasured was an ecosystem already in crisis. Wildfires fueled by climate change were growing bigger and more frequent: each autumn, her garden filled with smoke and ash, and the local firehouse siren wailed deep into the night.In 2020, when a dry lightning storm ignited hundreds of simultaneous wildfires across the West and kicked off the worst fire season on record, Martin, along with thousands of other Californians, evacuated her home in the midst of a pandemic. Both a love letter to the forests of the West and an interrogation of the colonialist practices that led to their current dilemma, The Last Fire Season, follows her from the oaky hills of Sonoma County to the redwood forests of coastal Santa Cruz, to the pines and peaks of the Sierra Nevada, as she seeks shelter, bears witness to the devastation, and tries to better understand fire’s role in the ecology of the West. As Martin seeks a way to navigate the daily experience of living in a damaged body on a damaged planet, she comes to question her own assumptions about nature and the complicated connections between people and the land on which we live.

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Stanley Booth s book is the only one I can read and say, Yeah, That s how it was KEITH RICHARDS An epic, behind-the-scenes record of life with the greatest rock band in the world ObserverThe True Adventures of the Rolling Stones is the greatest book about the greatest rock n roll band in history. It is also one of the most important books about the 1960s, capturing its uneasy mix of excess, violence and idealism in a way no other book does. Stanley Booth was with the Rolling Stones on their 1969 U.S. tour, which culminated in the notorious free concert at Altamont where a fan was murdered. Taking nearly fifteen years to write, The True Adventures of the Rolling Stones has emerged as the one authentic masterpiece of rock n roll writing .

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The oddball adventures of Team Pom continue with another action-packed romp through New York City—this time with even more hilarious shenanigans, sticky situations, and hungry villains in bowler hats.“Good book alert! Drew and her daughters love biting into a good book together, and The Adventures of Team Pom is a hilarious series they revisit again and again!”—The Drew Barrymore Show“A little James Bond, a little Wes Anderson, and a lot of fun. Readers will love the larger-than-life characters and the offbeat jokes, brought to life in cool tones with pops of warmer hues, especially orange. Anyone seeking a creative storyline and droll humor should look no further. Quirky, inspired fun.” — Kirkus ReviewsIt’s the summer break in Shadyside, Queens, and Team Pom s investigation into the mysterious organization called C.A.O.S, and its sinister boss Steve, have hit a dead end. Seeking a bit of inspiration, Roberta, Ruby and Agnes head to the Natural History Museum to spend time with Ruby’s aunt, a de-extinction biologist in training who s just stumbled upon a precious sample of Dodo remains. But C.A.O.S. lurks in the shadows with Dodo schemes of their own! Can Team Pom foil Steve’s plans in time to save the entire city? Can peanut butter really fight evil? Or is New York City finally going to the birds?

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The next purrfect read from Rachel Wells â “ a true festive treat!

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Rediscover the magical adventure of Gobbolino the kitten and his friend the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with gorgeous inside and cover illustrations from Catherine Rayner.When Gobbolino receives his sister Sootica s call for help he leaves his comfortable new life as a kitchen cat and sets off for the Hurricane Mountains, home of the old witch with whom his sister lives.On the way he meets the Little Wooden Horse, who offers to accompany him on his journey. It s just the beginning of many exciting, magical and sometimes dangerous adventures for these two brave and kind-hearted friends.Ursula Moray-Williams The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse was originally published in 1984 and continues to be one of the most-loved classic stories of children s literature.

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In telling the stories of several generations of one family, the author sketches the development of Czech society in the recent past. His version of history is replete with humour and hyperbole, as well as emotional depth. The protagonists live in difficult times. The book observes in some detail more than fifty years of history, opening in the pre-war period, giving a view of the plight of the German minority that remained in Czechoslovakia after the war, proceeding to the Russian occupation of the late Sixties and the subsequent persecution, before taking in 1989 s Velvet Revolution and beyond. The Invincible Seven received an enthusiastic response from critics and readers alike; it has been through two editions in the Czech Republic and has also been published in Slovenia (Mladinska Knjiga, 2005) and Germany (Piper, 2006). Martin Fahrner talks about the most important things in life in a manner that entertains and moves us. His claim that it s worth playing for the good guys has the power to convince sceptics. In today s world, that s no small message. (From the Preface by Martin Reiner, Czech publisher and award-winning writer) Autor vypráví příběhy několika generací své rodiny a sleduje tak poměrně podrobně více jak padesát let českého poválečného vývoje. Počínaje dnes hodně diskutovanou situací německé menšiny, která zůstala v poválečném Československu, ruskou okupací na konci šedesátých let a následnou perzekucí, dostává se až k Sametové revoluci v roce 1989 a za ni. Kniha Steiner aneb Co jsme dělali se dočkala výtečného přijetí čtenáři i kritiky a vyšla v češtině již ve dvou vydáních. V německém překladu ji vydalo prestižní nakladatelství Piper, ve slovinském pak Mladinskaja Knjiga. Nyní vychází v překladu do angličtiny. Z předmluvy Martina Reinera, českého nakladatele knihy a oceňovaného spisovatele, k anglickému vydání: Martin Fahrner mluví o nejdůležitějších věcech života tak, že baví i dojímá. Má sílu, která dokáže přesvědčit i velké skeptiky, že se v životě vyplatí hrát na straně dobra. Což - v současném kontextu - není malé poselství.

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A funny, accessible and unique guide to everything the brain is and does, told through comic strip adventures and written by Professor Sanjay Manohar, leading expert in Neuroscience.Learn all about the most mysterious organ in the human body - the Brain! Adventures of the Brain is a bumper book that follows the everyday escapades of a brain character to explain the brain s key functions and concepts such as how we remember, learn new skills or even move our bodies! Also discover how we concentrate, handle pain, plan ahead and communicate and the many billions of neurons that make all this possible. Each cartoon strip adventure is followed by a visually-led information spread to consolidate the learning and reinforce how things work. This book is perfect for children 8+ and all curious and inquisitive minds.

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With knowledge, spirit, good humour and passion, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr brings to life a remarkable man whose thoughts and actions speak to our most burning contemporary issues and still inspire the desires, hopes and dreams of us all. Written in his own words, this history-making autobiography is Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family s needs with those of a growing nationwide movement; and the reflective, world-famous leader who was fired by a vision of equality for people everywhere.Relevant and insightful, this autobiography offers King s seldom discussed views on some of the world s greatest and most controversial figures including John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Mahatma Gandhi and Richard Nixon. It also paints a rich and moving portrait of a people, a time and a nation in the face of powerful change. Finally, it shows how everyday Americans from all walks of life confronted themselves, each other and the burden of the past - and how their fears and courage helped shape our future.

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An inspirational memoir about CrossFit star Brooke Wells rise to fame and miraculous comeback.On the last night of the 2021 CrossFit Games, ten thousand fans watched in horror as Brooke Wellsâ ™ elbow dislocated under the weight of a 190-pound barbell. This is the extraordinary story of what happened next: How Wells pulled off a highly improbable comeback that transformed her mentally and physically into one of the fittest women in the world. In Resilient, Wells provides a refreshingly honest, authentic account of how she overcame fear, self-doubt, and a slew of unexpected obstacles to return to the CrossFit Games less than a year after undergoing total elbow reconstruction. A story of strength, passion, courage, and grit, Resilient is a celebration of one athlete s extraordinary spirit and her inspiring ability to never say die.

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The classic tale of alien invasion, and still the best The TimesThe first modern depiction of extra-terrestrials attacking the earth, The War of the Worlds remains one of the most influential of all science-fiction works. It shows the whole of human civilization under threat, as terrifying, tentacled Martians land in England, build gigantic killing machines, destroy all in their path with black gas and burning rays and feast on the warm blood of trapped, still-living human prey. The forces of the Earth, however, may prove harder to beat than they at first appear.Edited by Patrick Parrinder with an Introduction by Brian Aldiss and Notes by Andy Sawyer

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Part of Penguin s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. From the planet of war they came to conquer the Earth ...The night after a shooting star is seen streaking across the sky, a cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common. Fascinated and exhilarated, the local people approach the mysterious object armed with nothing more than a white flag. But when gruesome alien creatures emerge armed with all-destroying heat-rays, their rashness turns rapidly to fear. As the rays blaze towards them, it soon becomes clear they have no choice but to flee - or die.The forces of the Earth, however, may prove harder to beat than they at first appear ...

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Acclaimed worldwide as the definitive biography of the Prophet Muhammad in the English language, Martin Lingsâ ™ Muhammad: His Life Based to the Earliest Sources is unlike any other. Based on Arabic sources of the eighth and ninth centuries, of which some important passages are translated here for the first time, it owes the freshness and directness of its approach to the words of men and women who heard Muhammad speak and witnessed the events of his life.Martin Lings has an unusual gift for narrative. He has adopted a style which is at once extremely readable and reflects both the simplicity and grandeur of the story. The result is a book which will be read with equal enjoyment by those already familiar with Muhammadâ ™s life and those coming to it for the first time.Muhammad: His Life Based to the Earliest Sources was given an award by the government of Pakistan, and selected as the best biography of the Prophet in English at the National Seerat Conference in Islamabad in 1983.

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Tangled Tales are a new innovative junior fiction format which involves two stories in one book. Each side follows a different character in the same story, which aims to encourage children to see that not everything is always what it seems. Whether it s a group of adventuring ants and the kids trying to save them, or the world s luckiest and unluckiest boys, these books are sure to get everyone giggling and thinking. The Unlucky Adventures of Udders: Udders just might be the most unlucky boy in the world. He always has the worst spawns in BlockCraft, his birthday presents never arrive and, worst of all, he doesn⠙t have any friends beside his Nanny. When this year⠙s birthday seems to be going down the toilet too, will a trip to the fair change it all?The Legend of Lucky Luke: Everything always goes Luke⠙s way. Whether it⠙s his personal beam of sunshine that follows him around or getting double the amount of birthday presents, Luke has never had to ask for anything in his life... and it hasn⠙t made him the kindest boy. But when his luck begins to turn, will Luke learn a hard lesson?

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The simian sci-fi staple, in the mighty Marvel manner! Relive the classic films Planet of the Apes and Beneath the Planet of the Apes as Marvel s 1970s color comic adaptations are collected in one action-packed volume! When a crew of astronauts crash-lands on a strange and desolate world, they discover a society of apes with heightened intelligence and speech! And here, a race of mute humans are their slaves! Can the mission s leader, Taylor, fight his way free and hold onto his humanity? What is the shocking secret of this Planet of the Apes? And what unfathomable danger lies beneath the surface? Find out when a second spaceship makes its way to this uncanny world and another astronaut faces a battle for survival, with the fate of the entire planet at stake! Collecting: Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1-11

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THE SCIENCE FICTION CLASSIC, NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA For a time I believed that mankind had been swept out of existence, and that I stood there alone, the last man left alive. When an alien capsule lands on Horsell Common, Woking, crowds of astonished onlookers gather. But wonder soon turns to terror when the Martians emerge. Armed with deadly heat rays, the aliens begin their conquest of earth. Confronted by powers beyond our control, a technology far in advance of our own, and a race of alien invaders which regard us as no more than ants, humankind faces extinction. While the world crumbles under the shadow of the Martian menace, one man sets out alone across the desolate wasteland to find his wife. . . Groundbreaking. A true classic Guardian The classic tale of alien invasion, and still the best The Times

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Baron Munchausen⠙s absurd adventures have entertained adults and children alike for more than two centuries. First published in England in 1785, his traveller⠙s tales soon became as well known as those of his near contemporaries, Gulliver and Robinson Crusoe ⠓ but are a great deal funnier! The real Baron Münchhausen was a German aristocrat whose colourful military career and sporting experiences provided ample material for the after-dinner stories for which he became notorious. One of the guests at the Baron⠙s table was Rudolf Erich Raspe, librarian, scientist and writer, who later, hard-up in London, turned the Baron⠙s astonishing life-story to good account. Raspe⠙s fictional Baron adopts the same tone of nonchalant exaggeration apparently characteristic of the original as he tells how he turned a wolf inside out in Russia, rode on a Turkish cannon ball, danced a hornpipe in the stomach of large fish which had swallowed him alive, mended his horse which had been severed in two by a portcullis, lent his friend General Elliot a hand at the siege of Gibraltar by nipping into the enemy camp and destroying all their cannon, and even visited the moon ⠓ twice. The more preposterous the subject, the more earnest and deadpan the narrator⠙s manner. Though many artists have been inspired by the Baron⠙s fantastic escapades, Gustave Doré⠙s illustrations (1862) are by far the best

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This is a book about the development of football in the last half century. Changes in life are inevitable. So why not football? And I have witnessed many changes in the professional game, some good, some not so good. In The Changing Game stellar manager Martin O Neill offers his unique perspective on decades of footballing history. Bringing his sharp instincts and intellect through his tenures as a manager for Leicester City, Celtic and the Republic of Ireland, fans will enjoy the first-hand anecdotes of how to prepare for and play against the titans of the game. Martin explores every aspect of contemporary football at the highest levels, including how we deal with injuries, foreign influences on the British game, the changing roles of managers, coaches and agents and the effect of social media and wage structures on players. Charting the evolution of the top levels of professional football from the beginning of O Neill s career in 1971 all the way to the present day, this book is an unmissable companion for all lovers of the beautiful game.

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This is a book about the development of football in the last half century. Changes in life are inevitable. So why not football? And I have witnessed many changes in the professional game, some good, some not so good. In The Changing Game stellar manager Martin O Neill offers his unique perspective on decades of footballing history. Bringing his sharp instincts and intellect through his tenures as a manager for Leicester City, Celtic and the Republic of Ireland, fans will enjoy the first-hand anecdotes of how to prepare for and play against the titans of the game. Martin explores every aspect of contemporary football at the highest levels, including how we deal with injuries, foreign influences on the British game, the changing roles of managers, coaches and agents and the effect of social media and wage structures on players. Charting the evolution of the top levels of professional football from the beginning of O Neill s career in 1971 all the way to the present day, this book is an unmissable companion for all lovers of the beautiful game.

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Who knew being a heartless killing machine would present so many moral dilemmas? Science fiction s favourite antisocial A.I. is back in Rogue Protocol! The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask more questions about where Dr. Mensah s SecUnit is. And Murderbot would rather those questions went away. For good. In Exit Strategy, Murderbot is heading home to help Dr. Mensah - its former owner (protector? friend?) - submit evidence that could prevent GrayCris from destroying more colonists in its never-ending quest for profit. But who s going to believe a SecUnit gone rogue? And what will become of it when it s caught?

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No, I didn t kill the dead human. If I had, I wouldn t dump the body in the station mall. In Fugitive Telemetry, when Murderbot discovers a body on Preservation Station, it knows it is going to have to assist station security to determine who the body is (was), how they were killed (that should be relatively straightforward, at least), and why (because apparently that matters to a lot of people - who knew?) System Collapse follows the events of Network Effect, where Murderbot, ART, and the humans from Preservation are work to protect a human colony from being abducted by the Barish-Estranza Corporation. But with Barish-Estranza s SecUnit-heavy persuasion teams, they re going to have to hope Murderbot figures out what s wrong with itself, and fast!

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The French Revolution was a period of radical political and societal change in the eighteenth century. Everyone knows about the guillotine and the grisly processions of tumbrils, but less is generally appreciated about the much greater violence in provincial France. This book examines the beliefs and assumptions about the French Revolution which have become popularised in films and novels but also accepted in standard accounts to see if they stand up to scrutiny. There is no attempt to deny the intense drama of the whole revolutionary period but rather to separate myth and reality. There are chapters on the development of the constitutional monarchy and its failure and also on the tragic period of the Terror which for many is the most characteristic period. The role of women in this period is one of huge turmoil as well as the impact of the Revolution on the French colonies and in particular Saint-Domingue in the West Indies. This book looks at the leading figure in the Haitian Revolution, Toussaint Louverture, with some myths being challenged and attempts to reach a realistic judgement as well as exploring some of the vivid, if at times horrifying, events of this key part of the history of colonialism. It includes a critical look at commonly held beliefs about the Revolution and its aftermath. It is also an account of many of the highly colourful and dramatic events and personalities for those who want to get beneath the surface of one of the most absorbing periods of history. The range of extraordinary people in the Revolution has led to many fictional accounts and we look at many of their lives, but also at the way that a period of intense belief impacted ordinary people with often tragic results. It really was â ˜the best of times and the worst of timesâ ™.

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â ˜On the contrary, my dear Watson, you can see everything. You fail, however, to reason from what you seeâ ™Herein lie the problems: a stolen jewel, the inexplicable death of a young woman, the disappearance of one of the most remarkable racehorses in England, a missing butler, the curious symbols of dancing men, a broken bust of Napoleon, a possible kidnapping and the bad business of a coachman shot through the heart.The solution? Elementary my dear friend. Call the super sleuth famed for his rapid deductions, his swift intuitions and ingenious solutions - Sherlock Holmes of 221b Baker Street. Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can test your powers of observation and deduction, learn about the author and brush up on your detective skills! Vintage Childrenâ ™s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Aliceâ ™s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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Get outside and discover the natural wonders you can find at the seaside!Always changing and full of different habitats, the seaside is a fantastic place to spot nature. From scuttliing crabs to colourful anemones, this book will show you the best ways to experience the nature that you can find at the seaside.This charmingly illustrated series encourages readers aged 7 and up to explore and experience nature and wildlife for themselves, while learning about core science topics including ecosystems, the changing seasons, life cycles and much more. Along the way, they will learn a host of scientific skills and techniques.Contents: At the seaside/Between the tides/On the cliffs/Pebble beach/Birds on the shore/Plants of the sea/In the sand/Among the dunes/in the shallows/In a shell/In a rock pool/Seaside food chains/Nature diary/Glossary/Find out more/IndexTitles in the series:Adventures in Nature: Exploring WoodsAdventures in Nature: Exploring PondsAdventures in Nature: Exploring the SeasideAdventures in Nature: Exploring Parks

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Almost a prerequisite for any serious study of Sufism in European languages : this was the verdict of Seyyed Hossein Nasr in his review of the first edition of A Sufi Saint of the Twentieth Century: Shaikh Ahmad al-Alawi his Spiritual Heritage and Legacy. In this work, the author, Dr Martin Lings, presents a vivid picture of the unforgettable figure of the Algerian Shaykh Ahmad al-Alawi through a short biography by his French doctor and the translation of the Shaykh al-Alawi s own autobiography. These are followed by expositions of the Shaykh al-Alawi s teachings which are based on pure metaphysics and gnosis. Finally, Dr Martin Lings translates selections from Shaykh al-Alawi s aphorisms and mystical poetry. The whole work immerses the reader in the world of North African Sufism both as an intellectual tradition and a living reality.

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The Being With course is an introduction to Christianity with a difference. At its heart is the idea that Godâ ™s greatest desire is to be with us in Jesus. Grounded in the conviction that we already have a wealth of understanding of truth, beauty and goodness that signify Godâ ™s presence in our lives and everyday experiences, it aims to enable participants to discover dimensions of this presence and to live abundantly with God, with one another and with creation. Being With: The Core Course includes a simplified version of the course for use with young people and those whose first language is not English. It also provides:â ¢ an introduction to the theological perspective underpinning the course;â ¢ an explanation of its structure and an overview of each session;â ¢ practical guidelines for leading a group;â ¢ complete materials for hosting its ten 90-minute sessions in person or online.The sessions focus on the themes of Meaning; Essence; Jesus; Church; Bible; Mission; Cross; Prayer; Suffering and Resurrection. Drawing on the practices of Godly Play, the course uses storytelling, wondering and reflection to encourage and welcome the insights that each person brings.

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#39;Martin Cruz Smith’s deftness of touch, lightness of humour and depth of knowledge are on display as ever in The Siberian Dilemma #39; Observer #39;Makes tension rise through the page like a shark #39;s fin’ IndependentInvestigator Arkady Renko, described as ‘one of the most compelling figures in modern fiction’ by USA Today, finds himself travelling deep into Siberia when journalist Tatiana Petrovna disappears on a case. Journalist Tatiana Petrovna has disappeared. Arkady Renko, iconic Moscow investigator and Tatiana’s on-off lover, hasn’t seen her since she left on a case over a month ago. No one else thinks Renko should be worried – Tatiana is known to disappear during deep assignments – but he knows her enemies all too well and the criminal lengths they will go to keep her quiet. Given the opportunity to interrogate a suspected assassin in Irkutsk, Renko embarks on a dangerous journey to Siberia to find Tatiana and bring her back. Renko finds Siberia to be a land of shamans and brutally cold nights, oligarchs wealthy on northern oil and sea monsters that are said to prowl the deepest lake in the world. With these forces at work against him, Renko will need all his wits about him to get Tatiana out alive. From the revered author of crime classic Gorky Park comes the brilliant ninth novel featuring the iconic Arkady Renko.Praise for Martin Cruz Smith #39;The story drips with atmosphere and authenticity – a literary triumph #39; David Young, bestselling author of Stasi Child #39;One of those writers that anyone who is serious about their craft views with respect bordering on awe #39; Val McDermid ‘Smith not only constructs grittily realistic plots, he also has a gift for characterisation of which most thriller writers can only dream #39; Mail on Sunday #39;Smith was among the first of a new generation of writers who made thrillers literary #39; Guardian #39;Brilliantly worked, marvellously written . . . an imaginative triumph #39; Sunday Times

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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood tells the classic tale of the mischievous Master of Sherwood Forest, who lives the outlaw life with Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and his band of Merry Men, bedeviling the implacable Sheriff of Nottingham during the reign of Richard the Lionhearted. This edition features more than 40 full-color illustrations by author Howard Pyle that bring the timeless text to life. Endpaper art: The garden of the magician Klingsor, from the Parzival cycle, Great Music Room (mural) by Christian Jank; Schloss Neuschwanstein, Bavaria, Germany/De Agostini Picture Library/A. Dagli Orti/Bridgeman Images About the Author Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, he spent the last year of his life in Florence, Italy.

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Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER CLAY is a heart-wrenching story of escape, love and comic-book heroes set in Prague, New York and the Arctic.One night in 1939, Josef Kavalier shuffles into his cousin Sam Clayâ ™s cramped New York bedroom, his nerve-racking escape from Prague finally achieved. Little does he realise that this is the beginning of an extraordinary friendship and even more fruitful business partnership. Together, they create a comic strip called â ˜The Escapistâ ™, its superhero a Nazi-busting saviour who liberates the oppressed around the world. â ˜The Escapistâ ™ makes their fortune, but Joe can think of only one thing: how can he effect a real-life escape and free his family from the tyranny of Hitler?Michael Chabonâ ™s exceptional novel is a thrilling tightrope walk between high comedy and bitter tragedy. In Joe Kavalier and Sam Clay he has created two unforgettable characters bound together by love, family and cartoons.

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