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The Finishing School - Spark Muriel

''One of her funniest novels . . . Spark at her sharpest, her purest and her most merciful'' ALI SMITHIn The Finishing School Muriel Spark is once again at her biting, satirical best. On the edge of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, a struggling would-be novelist and his wife run a finishing school of questionable reputation to keep the funds flowing. When a seventeen-year-old student''s writing career begins to show great promise, tensions run high. A keen portrait of devouring regret, psychological unravelling and the glittering promise of youth, The Finishing School is the perfect natural partner to Muriel Spark''s most famous novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

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The Mandelbaum Gate - Spark Muriel

When Barbara Vaughan''s fiancé joins an archaeological excursion to the Dead Sea Scrolls, she takes the opportunity to explore the Holy Land. It is 1961, and the nation of Israel is still in its infancy. For Barbara, a half-Jewish Catholic convert, this is a journey of faith, and she ignores warnings not to cross the Mandelbaum Gate from Israel into Jordan. An adventure of espionage and abduction, from pilgrimage to flight, The Mandelbaum Gate is one of Spark''s most compelling novels, and won the James Tait Memorial Prize.

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The Public Image - Spark Muriel

Annabel Christopher is every inch the star: a glamorous actress with a devoted, handsome husband. To keep the paparazzi and her adoring public under her spell, her perfect image must be carefully cultivated, whatever the cost. Beneath the facade, though, her husband cannot bear her or their vapid existence. Envious of her success, he plots his revenge and stages a scandal even Annabel will find a challenge to recover from.

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The Girls Of Slender Means - Spark Muriel

Beautifully packaged reissue of one of Muriel Spark''s best loved novels, The Girls of Slender Means''Long ago in 1945 all the nice people in England were poor, allowing for exceptions''In the May of Teck Club - a London hostel ''three times window shattered since 1940 but never directly hit'' - the young lady residents do their best to act as if the war never happened. They practice elocution, and jostle one another over suitors and a single Schiaparelli gown. But behind the girls'' giddy literary and amorous peregrinations they hide some tragically painful secrets and wounds.''You girls are my vocation . . . I am dedicated to you in my prime''''Reading the novel as a young woman was a random gift; rereading it today is to encounter the rarest of fiction and to appreciate the early and enduring genius of Muriel Spark'' Carol Shields, Guardian''One of Spark''s most evocative novels'' Anne TaylorMuriel Spark was born and educated in Edinburgh. She was active in the field of creative writing since 1950, when she won a short-story writing competition in the Observer, and her many subsequent novels include Memento Mori (1959), The Ballad of Peckham Rye (1960), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), The Girls of Slender Means (1963) and Aiding and Abetting (2000). She also wrote plays, poems, children''s books and biographies. She became Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1993, and died in 2006.

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The Driver's Seat - Spark Muriel

Described as ''a metaphysical shocker'' at the time of its release, Muriel Sparks'' The Driver''s Seat is a taut psychological thriller, published with an introduction by John Lanchester in Penguin Modern Classics.Lise has been driven to distraction by working in the same accountants'' office for sixteen years. So she leaves everything behind her, transforms herself into a laughing, garishly-dressed temptress and flies abroad on the holiday of a lifetime. But her search for adventure, sex and new experiences takes on a far darker significance as she heads on a journey of self-destruction. Infinity and eternity attend Lise''s last terrible day in an unnamed southern city, as she meets her fate. One of six novels to be nominated for a ''Lost Man Booker Prize'', The Driver''s Seat was adapted into a 1974 film, Identikit, starring Elizabeth Taylor.Muriel Spark (1918 - 2006) wrote poetry, stories, and biographies as well as a remarkable series of novels, including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), The Mandelbaum Gate (1965) which received the James Tait Black Prize, and The Public Image (1968) and Loitering with Intent (1981), both of which were shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Spark was awarded the T.S. Eliot Award for poetry in 1992, and the David Cohen Prize for literature in 1997. If you enjoyed The Driver''s Seat, you might like Spark''s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''An extraordinary tour de force, a crime story turned inside out''David Lodge''Her spiny and treacherous masterpiece''New Yorker

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The Letters of Muriel Spark (Volume 1) - Spark Muriel

An essential read for fans of Muriel Spark - the definitive selection of her correspondence from her disastrous married life in South Africa, through to her experience in post-war London as a struggling writer, and her glittering success as a novelist.

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The Complete Short Stories - Spark Muriel

From the cruel irony of ''A member of the Family'' to the fateful echoes of ''The Go-Away Bird'' and the unexpectedly sinister ''The Girl I Left Behind Me'', in settings that range from South Africa to the Portobello Road, Muriel Spark probes the idiosyncrasies that lurk beneath the veneer of human respectability, displaying the acerbic wit and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her unique talent. The Complete Short Stories is a collection to be loved and cherished, from one of the finest short story writers of the twentieth century.

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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Spark Muriel

Edinburgh, 1930, and the world is on the brink of change. Leading the charge is the glamorous, free-spirited Miss Jean Brodie, schoolteacher at the Marcia Blaine Academy, whose guiding principle is ‘Give me a girl at an impressionable age and she’ll be mine for life. I am dedicated to you in my prime.’ While Miss Brodie manipulates and charms ‘her girls’ – known as the Brodie Set – with notions of romance and heroism, tragedy and a cruel betrayal beckon.This is one of the 22 novels written by Muriel Spark in her lifetime.

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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Spark Muriel

Muriel Spark’s classic novel of the power of loyalty and influence, now available in a stunning package that is accessible for all readers.At an Edinburgh school in the 1930s, glamorous, outspoken Miss Jean Brodie is quite certain of her role as teacher: to devote the wisdom of her prime years to six young girls, the creme de la creme, who will receive an education of the most unique kind. Known in school as the infamous Brodie set, the girls are soon entangled in their teacher''s world of unconventional ideas and manipulative schemes – destined to live in Miss Brodie''s shadow for the rest of their lives.

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The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie - Spark Muriel

''One of the greatest books about growing up'' James Wood, Guardian''You girls are my vocation . . . I am dedicated to you in my prime''Miss Jean Brodie is a schoolmistress with a difference. She is proud, cultured and romantic but her educational ideas are highly progressive and even deeply shocking. So when she decides to transform a group of ''special girls'' into the crème de la crème at Marcia Blaine School they are soon known, perhaps suspiciously, as the Brodie set.Introduced to an unsettling world of adult games and curious intrigues, the Brodie Set know that they are privileged. Yet there is a price to pay - they must give Miss Brodie their undivided loyalty . . .''The most gifted and innovative British novelist of her generation'' David Lodge, The New York Times''Spark''s novels linger in the mind as brilliant shards'' John Updike, New Yorker

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Memento Mori - Spark Muriel

Unforgettably astounding and a joy to read, Memento Mori is considered by many to be the greatest novel by the wizardly Dame Muriel Spark. In late 1950s London, something uncanny besets a group of elderly friends: an insinuating voice on the telephone informs each, "Remember you must die." Their geriatric feathers are soon thoroughly ruffled by these seemingly supernatural phone calls, and in the resulting flurry many old secrets are dusted off. Beneath the once decorous surface of their lives, unsavories like blackmail and adultery are now to be glimpsed. As spooky as it is witty, poignant and wickedly hilarious, Memento Mori may ostensibly concern death, but it is a book which leaves one relishing life all the more.

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Memento Mori - Spark Muriel

Remember you must die.Dame Lettie Colston is the first of her circle to receive insinuating anonymous phone calls. Neither she, nor her friends, wish to be reminded of their mortality, and their geriatric feathers are thoroughly ruffled. As the caller''s activities become more widespread, old secrets are dusted off, exposing post and present duplicities, self-deception and blackmail. Nobody is above suspicion.Witty, poignant and wickedly hilarious, Memento Mori may ostensibly concern death, but it is a book which leaves one relishing life all the more.Books included in the VMC 40th anniversary series include: Frost in May by Antonia White; The Collected Stories of Grace Paley; Fire from Heaven by Mary Renault; The Magic Toyshop by Angela Carter; The Weather in the Streets by Rosamond Lehmann; Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith; The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West; Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; Heartburn by Nora Ephron; The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy; Memento Mori by Muriel Spark; A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor; and Faces in the Water by Janet Frame

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A Far Cry From Kensington - Spark Muriel

A sharp-eyed and acidly funny story of the mid-century publishing world, this is one of Muriel Spark's most charming novels.

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Symposium - Spark Muriel

''The greatest Scottish novelist of modern times . . . She was peerless, sparkling, inventive and intelligent - the crème de la crème.'' Ian RankinOne October evening five London couples gather for a dinner party, enjoying ''the pheasant (flambe in cognac as it is)'' and waiting for the imminent arrival of the late-coming guest Hilda Damien, who has been unavoidably detained due to the fact that she is being murdered at this very moment.With an introduction by Ian Rankin.Symposium is Muriel Spark - one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century and author of classics including The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - at her wicked best. ''A rich, heady, disturbing brew.'' Lorna Sage''Extremely clever and highly entertaining.'' Penelope Lively''Stiletto-sharp fiction.'' Alan Taylor, Scotland on Sunday

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The Ballad of Peckham Rye - Spark Muriel

A man of devilish charm and enterprising spirit, Dougal Douglas is employed to revitalize the ailing firm of Meadows, Meade & Grindley. He succeeds, but not quite in the way his employer intended. Strange things begin to happen as Dougal exerts an uncanny influence on the inhabitants of Peckham Rye and brings lies, tears, blackmail and even murder into the lives of all he meets, from Miss Merle Coverdale, head of the typing pool, to Beauty, the resident femme fatale, and even Mr Druce, the unsuspecting Managing Director himself.

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The Girls Of Slender Means - Spark Muriel

''It never really occurred to her that literary men, if they like women at all, do not want literary women but girls.''The May of Teck Club ''exists for the Pecuniary Convenience and Social Protection of Ladies of Slender Means below the age of Thirty Years''. Nevertheless, and though there is a war on, they find the time between elocution lessons to jostle one another over suitors (some more suitable than others) and a single Schiaparelli gown. But can a love of literature, fine clothes and amorous young men save these young ladies from the horrors of the real world?''Unsettling and exhilarating'' William Boyd, Daily Telegraph ''An enduring genius'' Guardian

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Spark's Satire - Spark Muriel

From a fraudulent psychiatrist grappling with two equally fraudulent clients in Aiding and Abetting, to the dirty dealings of The Abbess of Crewe''s band of corrupt nuns, to the three plane crash survivors of Robinson eking out an existence on an Atlantic island after its resident mystic disappears, these three satires probe the recesses of human fallibility with formidable precision. Spanning five decades, the glittering, sharp and sinister works of Spark''s Satire confirm their author as one of our most incisive and wickedly funny satirists.

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Loitering With Intent - Spark Muriel

A funny and clever novel about art and reality and the way they imitate each other, from the author of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. With an introduction by Mark Lawson.Would-be novelist Fleur Talbot works for the snooty, irascible Sir Quentin Oliver at the Autobiographical Association, whose members are all at work on their memoirs. When her employer gets his hands on Fleur''s novel-in-progress, mayhem ensues as its scenes begin coming true... Spark''s inimitable style make this literary joyride thoroughly appealing.''The most gloriously entertaining novel since The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.'' AN Wilson, Spectator''I read this book in a delirium of delight ... robust and full-bodied, a wise and mature work, and a brilliantly mischievous one.'' New York Times Book Review

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Ember Spark and the Frost Phoenix - Abi Elphinstoneová

The second title in this magical NEW series filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .'This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.' The Daily Mail 'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.' The Telegraph Ember Spark has been working as an apprentice to Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical creatures. When a baby frost phoenix guides her north to the Arctic circle, she soon realises that the migrating Neverwhales are at risk. And with arch-villain, Jasper Hornswoggle, tracking her, danger is afoot not just for the Neverwhales, but for ALL of the magical creatures. Praise for Ember Spark ‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse ‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls ‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea ‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series ‘Sure to ignite any reader’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons 'Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains & magical creatures galore . . .' Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries 'Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic & that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . .' Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls

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Ember Spark and the Unicorn's Secret - Abi Elphinstoneová

The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.’ The Daily Mail'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.' TheTelegraph Ember Spark, vet to magical beasts, is whisked off on a surprise flight, destination unknown! Soon she and her friend, Arno, find themselves deep in the Amazon rainforest. And with a new arch-villain tracking their every move, only a unicorn’s secret can save them... Praise for Ember Spark: ‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse ‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi Elphinstone is a writer to be cherished.’ Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls ‘Ember Spark herself is a wonderful heroine – she’s brave, curious and always up for an adventure.’ Katie Tsang, author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I adored Ember Spark. Abi is a master storyteller . . . she’s created a thrilling adventure fizzing with heart and magic and wonder.’ Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom over the Sea ‘Kids are going to go wild for this joyful, moving, thrill-ride of a book, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Every word is magic.’ Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe series ‘Sure to ignite any reader’s imagination and warm their heart. Wonderful and wonder-filled!’ Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy who Grew Dragons 'Utterly charming, wonderfully wild and sprinkled with gutsy characters, dastardly villains & magical creatures galore . . .' Jo Clarke, author of The Travelling School Mysteries 'Ember Spark is bursting with adventure, magic & that very special Abi Elphinstone sparkle . . .' Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls

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The Writer's Cats - Muriel Barberyová

An entertaining and gorgeously illustrated portrait of a writer's life avec chats from the acclaimed author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog.Like so many writers, Muriel Barbery is a lover of cats. Grey-furred and amber-eyed, Barbery's four Chartreux cats keep her company as she works from her house in the French countryside, entertaining her with their quirks and foibles.But that's not all. For Kirin, Ocha, Mizu and Petrus are no ordinary felines. These intelligent creatures have taken it upon themselves to guide their owner's writing - flicking aside sections of her manuscript with a disdainful tail, pointing an approving paw at others. And it's time these mischievous literary consultants get the recognition they deserve.With delicious wit and irony, and delightful illustrations by Maria Guitart, the beloved author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog gives an insight into her writing life - and the paws behind the pen.

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School in the USA - Dona Herweck Rice

Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start middle school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades 6–8 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.School in the USAOutlines the important parts of the school day including arrival, lunchtime, school events, and the different school subjectsCovers places to know to help newcomers confidently navigate within and around the schoolIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while developing English vocabularyEngages students with vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.

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Three Cheers for the River School - Adeyinka Sabine

A delightful boarding school adventure set in Nigeria – the third novel in critically acclaimed trilogy. It’s a new term at the River School. Jummy has been looking forward to playing football – only for the new head to ban it! Instead, the girls must host an inter-school music competition that the rival boys' school is likely to win. With River School pride at stake, Jummy and her team must come up with a new game plan – and fast.A characterful own-voices story and the third novel in the critically acclaimed trilogy. Jummy at the River School was chosen as the BA Indie Book of the Month and the Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Month. A glorious collision of old-fashioned boarding-school tropes with vibrant 1990s Nigeria.

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Fall of the School for Good and Evil - Soman Chainani

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix – starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young and more!What rises . . . must fall.Two brothersOne Good.One Evil.In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil.Yet all School Masters must face a test.Theirs is loyalty.But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken?Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students?The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL brings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.

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The Walking School Bus - Aaron Friedland, Ndileka Mandela

A “moving tale of two enterprising siblings determined to find a safe way to get to school” (New York Times), this singular picture book celebrates the creativity, ingenuity, and passion of children all over the world.Features an afterword from Julian Lennon, and notes from co-authors Aaron Friedland and Ndileka Mandela. Every morning, Shaka and his little sister Nandi walk with their father to school. Though the journey is long and hot, they arrive at school happy to see their friends and ready to learn. Then one day, their father gives them terrible news: he has to go work in a mine far away, and they won’t be able to go to school anymore. The route is too dangerous for them to walk alone, so they’ll have to stay home. But when they discover a yellow toy bus in the dirt, Shaka and Nandi let their imaginations run wild. Could they buy their own school bus? Or build one themselves? Their plans prove much harder than they thought—but just when they’re about to give up, Shaka and Nandi come up with an ingenious solution to get to school, one that will take the whole community to help.With lively illustrations from Andrew Jackson Obol, The Walking School Bus is an engaging story that shows the challenges many children around the world face in accessing education, as well as the creativity and community spirit that can help overcome them.

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The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy - Jon Cree, Marina Robb

This book is a complete guide to Forest School provision and Nature Pedagogy and it examines the models, methods, worldviews and values that underpin teaching in nature. Cree and Robb show how a robust Nature Pedagogy can support learning, behaviour, and physical and emotional wellbeing, and, importantly, a deeper relationship with the natural world. They offer an overview of what a Forest School programme could look like through the year. The Essential Guide to Forest School and Nature Pedagogy provides ‘real-life’ examples from a variety of contexts, sample session plans and detailed guidance on using language, crafting and working with the natural world. This accessible resource guides readers along the Forest School path, covering topics such as: the history of nature education; our sensory system in nature; Forest School ethos and worldview and playing and crafting in the natural world. Guiding practitioners through planning for a programme, including taking care of a woodland site and preparing all the essential policies and procedures for working with groups and nature, this book is written by dedicated Forest School and nature education experts and is essential reading for settings, schools, youth groups, families and anyone working with children and young people.

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Learning to Teach in the Secondary School

The market leading text for beginning teachers on all undergraduate, postgraduate and school-based routes to QTS, this is an essential introduction to the key skills and knowledge needed to become a successful teacher. Offering advice on all aspects of teaching and learning, this ninth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect changes in the field and covers key new topics, including the science of learning, online pedagogies and working with your mentor. There are also expanded units on diversity and inclusion and teacher wellbeing.The text includes a wealth of examples and tasks to support you in successfully applying theory to practice, and in critically reflecting on and analysing your practice to maximise pupil learning. The wide range of pedagogical features supports both school- and university-based work up to Masters level. Written by experts in the field, the 41 concise units are underpinned by evidence-informed practice and focus on what you need to know to thrive in the classroom, including:lesson planning;curriculum;managing behaviour;online lessons and digital resources;effective communication with pupils;how pupils learn;assessment, marking and feedback;diversity and inclusion;special educational needs and disabilities (SEND);managing stress, workload and time;applying for jobs, developing as a professional and networking.The book is extended and enhanced through a companion website that includes:Animated explainer videos, to introduce and summarise key topics;A selection of downloadable and editable tables and figures from the book, so that the most practical elements can be taken out of study and into practice;Additional material and interactive features to support selected units, such as focus questions for lesson observations, and flashcards to help analyse student behaviour;Bonus content, including ‘Starting to Teach’ chapters and a mapping document, supporting you to make links between the ninth edition chapters and key teaching standards. Supported by the subject-specific titles in the Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School and A Practical Guide to Teaching Subjects in the Secondary School Series, it is an essential purchase for every aspiring secondary school teacher.

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Parent Partnership in the Primary School - Nigel Bishop

Parent partnership is a powerful tool in maximising childrenÂ’s outcomes in the primary school. Parent Partnership in the Primary School will enable you to evaluate your current practice in this crucial area of school life and provides practical, easy-to-follow steps to plan and deliver improvements successfully. The book explores five key principles for leaders, managers, teachers, support staff, volunteers and governors to focus on in their drive to engage all parents and carers as genuine partners in their childÂ’s learning. Pulling together recommendations from a wide range of international sources, this book builds upon 20years of research evidence highlighting the importance of parent involvement and engagement. Bishop also brings his own broad experiences from a 32-year career in primary education, as a teacher, school leader, consultant and trainer, to bear on the many challenges facing schools as they seek to welcome, encourage, inform and support those whose children they educate.Detailed case studies from six carefully selected schools, with which Bishop has worked as a consultant, exemplify some of the most successful techniques and programmes currently in use to facilitate parent partnership. Suggestions for further reading are included, and for leaders and managers there is an easy-to-use audit tool to support their strategic thinking and school improvement activity.

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Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School

Fully updated to reflect changes in teacher education and the curriculum, the Fifth Edition of Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School explores the background to debates about teaching the subject, alongside tasks, teaching ideas and further reading to expand upon issues and ideas raised in the book.Including chapters on planning, changes to the assessment system, language teaching, and cross-curricular aspects of secondary teaching, this new edition features:changes in policy and practice, including the most recent GCSE reforms;a new chapter on ''Media literacy in English'';a consideration of modern digital technology and how it underpins good practice in all areas of English teaching and learning; andcross-referencing to guidance on assessment and well-being and resilience in the core text Learning to Teach in the Secondary School.A key text for all student teachers, Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School combines theory and practice to present a comprehensive introduction to the opportunities and challenges of teaching English in the secondary school.

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The Football School Encyclopedia - Alex Bellos, Ben Lyttleton

THE BRAND-NEW BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING SERIES WHERE FOOTBALL AND FACTS COME TOGETHER IN A DREAM TEAM FORMATION ‘Full of facts, figures, quizzes and cartoons, this brilliant compendium has the answers to everything football fans could ever want to know’ – Sunday ExpressWelcome to The Football School Encyclopedia! It’s a book of facts and so let’s start with an important one: football is the best sport in the world.You’ll find out:- What Premier League players eat for breakfast - Secrets for taking the perfect corner - Which teams in the world have the best mascot - Who is the biggest superfan in the worldPlus much, much more all about players, clubs, trophies and tactics – and, well, everything you could possibly want to know about football! ‘We love this series!’ Match of the Day Magazine***There’s a whole world of Football School to enjoy, where every lesson is all about football!Football School Facts– Pre-order now to discover 365 football facts every day of the yearStar Players – Read the inspiring true stories of 50 football legendsEpic Heroes – Celebrate the greatest names and teams in football historyTerrific Teams – Discover the incredible stories behind the most famous clubs in the worldThe Amazing Quiz Book – Test your World Cup knowledge with 300+ brain-busting questions about international gamesThe Incredible Joke Book – Laugh out loud reading 200+ side-splitting football jokesThe Ultimate Puzzle Book – Train your brain and enjoy hours of football-themed puzzlesThe Greatest Ever Quiz Book – Test your football knowledge with 300+ funny and fascinating questions about the beautiful gameFour books that explains the best and worst things in the world through football!Season One: Where Football Explains the WorldSeason Two: Where Football Saves the WorldSeason Three: Where Football Tackles the WorldSeason Four: Where Football Celebrates the World

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RSN Stitch Bank: 200 Essential Embroidery Stitches - The Royal School of Needlework

200 essential stitches, curated by the most prestigious embroidery institution in the world: the Royal School of Needlework (RSN).Embroidery is a living art. The aim of the RSN Stitch Bank is to ensure that hand embroidery is not just kept alive, but flourishes into the future. The 200 stitches in this book are a mix of practical and purely decorative, carefully selected to provide a broad and varied basis for any embroiderer. This book aims to empower every embroiderer to create contemporary works informed and supported by centuries of experience.All 200 stitches are fully explained with written instructions, illustrations and photographs.Includes a beautiful ribbon marker to save your favorite stitch diagramsThe stitches have been divided across 7 chapters, each covering a particular usage, from shading to edging, to make them easy to apply to your own work.This sumptuous book also showcases historical pieces from the RSN’s unparalleled Collection and Archive, with stunning photography and expert insight, bringing the skills, work and experience of the past to life.The book is designed to complement the unique RSN Stitch Bank (rsnstitchbank.org), an online resource created by the Royal School of Needlework to conserve and preserve every stitch around the globe.The Royal School of Needlework, or RSN, was founded in 1872 with a mission to preserve the art of hand embroidery. The RSN Stitch Bank is an ongoing project. More stitches are added regularly and the RSN work with partners around the world to include stitches from different traditions. The Stitch Bank currently includes more than 400 stitches, divided across 28 disciplines, from crewel embroidery to whitework.

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Tuck and Tina and the Haunted School - Jess Brallier, Jack Keely

Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! A fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Strange bumps! Spooky Shadows! Odd noises! No wonder Tina and Tuck think that Boone School is haunted!But when the two mice spot burglars prowling in the school corridors, they wonder if maybe the school “ghost” might not be so bad after all. And that perhaps the Boone School spook can even help them scare off the crooks . . .?Praise for the Tuck and Tina series:''Heartwarming and hilarious!'' Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Learning to Teach in the Primary School

How do you become an effective primary school teacher? What do you need to be able to do? What do you need to know?Flexible, effective and creative primary school teachers require subject knowledge, an understanding of their pupils and how they learn, a range of strategies for managing behaviour and organising environments for learning, and the ability to respond to dynamic classroom situations.The fifth edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully updated with the latest research and initiatives in the field, as well as the most recent curriculum and policy changes across the UK. It features two new co-editors and thirteen new chapters and enhanced accessibility throughout. New or completely rewritten chapters have been included on:Reading curriculumWriting curriculumMaths curriculumScience curriculumArts-enriched curriculumHumanities curriculumAdaptive teachingEducation and wellbeingEducation for sustainabilityApplying for jobs and preparing to be an ECTA selection of extra tasks have been woven throughout, with an emphasis on innovative, reflective practice, and new ‘vivid examples’ bring each chapter’s argument to life in a classroom context.Providing a comprehensive but accessible introduction to teaching and learning in the primary school, covering everything a trainee needs to know in order to gain QTS, this accessible and engaging textbook is essential reading for all students training to be primary school teachers.This textbook is supported by a free companion website with additional resources for instructors and students and an accompanying series of books on Teaching Creatively across the curriculum.

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Tiny Dogs: The Lost School Pet - Rose Lihou

Tiny dogs, big adventures!Meet the tiny dogs in the latest in this chapter book series from author-illustrator Rose Lihou, with full-colour illustrations throughout.''Ridiculously delightful'' - GuardianThe big day has arrived. . . It''s Bea''s first day at her new school.She''s nervous about starting a new school and making new friends but with the help of her tiny dog friends cheering her on, Bea''s confidence blooms.She quickly learns how to make new friends and her first day at her brand-new school is a breeze, until Bamboo the class hamster goes missing and Bea was the last person to play with him. . .Join the FIND BAMBOO club and earn your Animal Hero badge with Bea and the tiny dogs as they work together to find Bamboo!A colour chapter book series, perfect for readers moving on from picture books. Tiny Dogs: Bea''s Secret FriendsTiny Dogs: The Lost School PetTiny Dogs: The Best Birthday Party

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The Chicago School of Political Economy

The Chicago School of Economics is arguably the most successful and influential since World War II. This volume provides an interpretation of the Chicago school through constructive critique of its doctrines. It is an inquiry into the nature, role, and significance of the school and its doctrines within both the economics profession and the larger world of ideas and action. This volume offers a deeper understanding of the school, of its strengths and weaknesses, and of the tasks of any body of thought that hopes to comprise an alternative.

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The Dudwell School Cookbook - Caroline Waldegrave

Must-have recipes from the 2025 Celebrity Bake Off Judge ‘A mini-masterpiece ... Caroline Waldegrave, with a life-time of teaching cooks and chefs, knows better than anyone what works, why it works and how to make it work ... full of simple, interesting recipes that teach you all you need to know.’ — Prue Leith ‘… packed with common sense notes and techniques, but above all the recipes are tried and tested so you can have confidence preparing your next meal.’ — Peter Gordon Dudwell School is set in the heart of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. It was founded by Caroline Waldegrave OBE, formerly the Principal of Leiths School of Food and Wine. The Dudwell School Cookbook includes the skills and ideas to give you the confidence to cook for any occasion, from a student chilli supper to a grand dinner party. Within these pages is a wealth of other tips and tricks, including notes on making sourdough and roasting all different kinds of meat and game, as well as more general information on presentation, preparing seafood, sugar work and using yeast.

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The School at the Top of the Dale - Phinn Gervase

''[Gervase Phinn is] a worthy successor to James Herriott, and every bit as endearing.'' - bestselling author Alan TitchmarshNewly qualified teacher Tom Dwyer has been given his first post in Risingdale, a sleepy little village at the very top of the Yorkshire Dales. Unsure if he''ll ever fit into this close-knit community, Tom joins a motley staff at the village school. With pupils who know more about sheep than they do arithmetic, Tom has his work cut out for him. Add to that an altercation with the beautiful but stand-offish Miss Janette Fairborn and an argument with the local squire''s son, and Tom''s first term proves a baptism of fire. But Tom soon finds himself growing fond of Risingdale, and with a class of lively and demanding pupils, an end-of-term show to put on, and a jewellery thief at large, he will find himself at the centre of drama, secrets revealed, and plenty of love, laughter and new friendships. Full of colourful characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, The School at the Top of the Dale is a warm and humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village.Readers are loving TROUBLE AT THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL:''Well written and highly entertaining - exactly what I hope for from this author. '' - 5 STARS''Another good read.'' - 5 STARS''A well written story about a small community full of interesting characters.'' - 5 STARS''Another gem.'' - 5 STARS''Again, a most enjoyable story. I cannot put the book down.'' - 5 STARS

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The Berenstain Bears Go to School - Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Get ready to go back to school with the Berenstain Bears! This story is a perfect way to teach children about how much fun school can truly be--with over 50 bonus stickers!Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic storybook from Stan and Jan Berenstain. All the cubs in Bear Country are ready for the new school year . . . except for Sister Bear. She is about to start kindergarten, but can''t stop worrying about what it will be like. Will her teacher be nice? Will she make friends? What will she do all day in class? A great read-aloud to cure first-day-jitters in or out of the classroom, the 50 bonus stickers included make a perfect school-time reward!

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The Sustainable School - Erica Fyvie

A look back in time helps a sixth-grade class envision a greener, more sustainable future.When construction at Birch Elementary uncovers a time capsule buried by the school’s sixth-grade class in 1900 – the year the school was built! – Mr. Marons’s current sixth-grade class is fascinated to discover letters from the students among the artifacts inside. Each of the letters describes the marvels of innovation in the new building in one of four categories – electricity, plumbing, building or transportation. These letters inspire an intriguing science assignment for the students: Come up with a prediction, related to one of the categories, for how the school will become more energy efficient by 2100! Award-winning nonfiction author Erica Fyvie uses stories from the past to pique readers’ interest in the importance of living sustainably. Her innovative cross-curricular approach combines science, technology and history, while also examining the human aspects of innovation. The four predictions presented by the students cover everything from new power sources and water conservation practices to energy-efficient construction and zero-fuel modes of transportation. Award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie’s comics-style illustrations, with sepia tones used for the scenes in 1900, provide a creative, engaging, highly visual way of exploring these topics. The book includes sidebars throughout that describe real-life examples of famous time capsules, plus tips on how to create a personal, family or classroom time capsule. A glossary, suggested resources and an index are also included.

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Religious Education in the Secondary School - James D. Holt

Religious Education in the Secondary School is a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to the effective teaching of Religious Education (RE) in the secondary classroom. Acknowledging the highly valuable yet often misunderstood contribution of RE, this text shows how the subject can be taught in a way that explores the impact of religion on the lives of people and society, engaging pupils and preparing them to become individuals who celebrate and respect diversity.This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes a new chapter on ‘Religion and Worldviews’ and new material on the development and assessment of an RE curriculum. It is illustrated throughout with ideas for teaching at different key stages and offers expert chapters introducing you to both the World Religions and the core aspects of effective teaching and learning. With an emphasis on developing an understanding of the importance – and different ways – of meeting the learning needs of all pupils, key chapters cover: • The nature of Religious Education.• What is religion and worldviews? • Understanding different pedagogies of RE.• Effective planning and assessment.• An approach to teaching across the Key Stages.• Core subject knowledge in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.Written by an experienced teacher, teacher educator and examiner, Religious Education in the Secondary School is a succinct compendium and has a real classroom applicability offering all trainee RE teachers, as well as those teaching Religious Education as specialists or non-specialists, a wealth of support and inspiration.

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Ladybird Readers Beginner Level - Thomas the Tank Engine - The New School (ELT Graded Reader) - Ladybird, Thomas the Tank Engine

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at homeDevelops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skillsFeatures much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) testsFeatures free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parentsThe New School, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence."I can find a new school!" says Duck.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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The Kremlin School of Negotiation - Igor Ryzov

Negotiating is something that we all do, whether at work or at home. But what if we come across someone who just won''t give in? How can we defend ourselves against manipulation? And how do we say ''no'' without compromising a deal?Legend has it that the Kremlin school of negotiation was born in Russia in the 1920s, under the rule of Joseph Stalin, and it still has its followers and advocates to this day.Using the official Kremlin method and years of business experience, Igor Ryzov guides us through the most effective techniques in negotiating terms that satisfy both parties. From knowing how to get the most information about a potential deal, to how to read your counterpart, and advice on defusing tension, this comprehensive handbook ensures a mutually acceptable resolution that leaves you walking away successful.With practical examples, and exercises to hone your negotiating skills, The Kremlin School of Negotiation will offer the tools you need to master any deal.

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The Carlyle School for Kings - Davide Castelluccio, Nelson Greaves

Emmelene Heron is the daughter of traitors, but even she cannot be denied entrance to the Carlyle School for Kings. Every thirty years, the academy opens its doors to the best and brightest young people in the Kingdom. There, they are trained in matters of heart, strength, and mind. Only the one deemed most exceptional will be crowned king and rule for the next thirty years, when King Cycle repeats. This decree was enacted thousands of years ago by Godwit himself to ensure the King is young enough that hope and idealism still thrive within them-but if they want hope and idealism, they invited the wrong girl. Collects The Carlyle School for Kings #1-#4.

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The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School (From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster) - Harriet Muncaster

The first book in an exciting new series from the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower and her search for friendship at Inkcap''s Academy.ONE day until I go to my new school. Eeeek! It''s called Inkcap''s Academy and it''s in Twitching. TWITCHING! Yes, I now live on the completely opposite side of Wiskling Wood to my old school in Acornia, and more importantly, MY FRIENDS . . .Wiska Wildflower is relieved when she makes friends with Cleobelle and Primrose on her first day at Inkcap''s Academy. They love Wiska''s drawings and ask her to help them design matching outfits for a special fashion show in Spellbrooke City. But the more Wiska gets to know her new friends, the more she feels she must hide her true self and follow their rules. Can Wiska find the bravery she needs to get her creative spark back and discover true friendship?Look out for books 2 and 3 in the series publishing in 2026!

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Secrets of the First School - T. L. Huchu

One final adventure for Ropa Moyo, orphan, mischief-maker and failed magician. Secrets of the First School is the mystery-filled finale to T. L. Huchu’s enchanting Edinburgh Nights series.‘I’ve had my arse kicked more times than I can count’Ropa Moyo is dead. Banished to the Other Place by the reanimated spirit of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville of Scotland. Turns out, being on the losing side sucks worse than being skint.Now, the Cult of Dundas intends to ascend to godhood, spreading their corrupting reach from Edinburgh to all of Scotland’s schools of magic. Ropa must find some way to escape the Other Place, save her sister, and gather allies across the country before Edinburgh falls.A royal plot, a family secret, and a stolen body. As Scotland descends into petty in-fighting, Ropa’s only inkling of hope lies in her grandmother’s final secret: Scotland’s first school of magic.An ancient magic is returning . . . and hungry for revenge.* * *Praise for the Edinburgh Nights series:‘Fast-moving and entertaining . . . Stupendously engaging’– Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series‘I am such a fan of T. L. Huchu and this series – I recommend it to everyone I meet’– Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six‘I highly recommend The Library of the Dead’– Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series

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Jummy at the River School - Adeyinka Sabine

Jummy has won a place at the finest girls' boarding school in Nigeria. Nothing can dampen her spirits, not even when she learns thather best friend Caro won't be joining her. School is everythingJummy dreamt of - but when Caro suddenly arrives at the schoolto work, not to learn, Jummy must bring all her friends togetherto help.

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The Money School - Nicole Lapin

“This is the perfect guide for readers ready to move from balancing their checkbook to investing in the stock market and themselves… Highly recommended.” – Library JournalRealize financial stability and investing confidence with this one-of-a-kind resource by renowned money expert Nicole Lapin.New York Times bestselling author of Rich Bitch Nicole Lapin gives you the skinny on how financial markets and common investing strategies work to build your understanding and gain confidence. The Money School is divided into courses (of course), four of them, with three levels each, totaling 12 lessons all together. The first course focuses on the stock market, where you’ll learn all about one of the most potent and accessible forces in our financial system. The second zooms into debt (the good kind!), where you own debt, not owe it via CDs and treasury bonds. The third course steps it up with more exotic or advanced securities like commodities, currencies, and derivatives. The final part wraps it all up with how you can make a portfolio to help you reach your own financial success as you define it.Once you have completed the courses, turn to the end of the book for self-assessment quizzes and a full dictionary of key financial terms to keep on hand as a resource. Class is in session!

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Mentoring Languages Teachers in the Secondary School

Mentoring Languages Teachers in the Secondary School helps mentors of trainee and early career languages teachers in both developing their own mentoring skills and providing the essential guidance their beginning teachers need as they navigate the roller-coaster of the first years of teaching. Offering tried and tested strategies based on the best research and evidence, it covers the knowledge, skills and understanding every mentor needs and offers practical tools such as lesson plans and feedback guides, observation sheets, and examples of dialogue with beginning languages teachers.Research suggests that the role of the mentor is highly influential to the beginning teacher, and this book considers language-specific aspects as well as a focus on the holistic wellbeing of the beginning teacher. Together with analytical tools for self-evaluation, this book is a vital source of support and inspiration for all those involved in developing the next generation of outstanding languages teachers. Key topics explained include:Roles and responsibilities of mentorsThe subject knowledge and understanding required by beginning languages teachersThe lesson planning processGuidance on teaching core skills of reading, writing, speaking and listeningDevelopment opportunities in each of the languages that they teachObservations and pre- and post-lesson discussionsFilled with the key tools needed for the mentorÂ’s individual development, this new text offers an accessible guide to mentoring languages teachers with ready-to-use strategies that support, inspire and elevate both mentors and beginning teachers alike.

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The Advanced School of Collective Feeling

"Expand your mind and look good doing it with these new boundary-bending works of theoretical exploration by some of the field’s premier thinkers." — The Architect''s Newspaper"This jog through the history of physical culture vis-à -vis modern architecture features a series of drawings (beautifully rendered in metallic ink over black paper) and an impressive assortment of archival imagery. Taking the book over the finish line: a collection of somersaulting, weightlifting, and jeté-ing silhouettes that are bound to elicit more than a few smiles." — Architectural RecordThe Advanced School of Collective Feeling explores the advent of radical new conceptions of the body—a phenomenon known in the 1920s and ’30s as “physical culture”—and their impact on the thinking of some of modern architecture’s most influential figures. Using archival photographs, diagrams, and plans, the book reconstructs a constellation of provocative domestic projects by Marcel Breuer, Charlotte Perriand, Richard Neutra, and others. This obscure chapter in the modern movement gestures towards a remarkable synthesis of the individual and the collective, a perspective that holds enormous potential for articulating an architecture of today.

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The Irregular at Magic High School, Vol. 23 (light novel) - Kana Ishida, Tsutomu Sato, Kenia Hara

Watching the news has been rather unpleasant for Tatsuya lately. It seems like whenever he tunes in, it’s just one bad story after another. Just as he feared, it was only a matter of time before strategic magic was used again—this time by the Great Asian Alliance. Things hit much closer to home when a spell Tatsuya developed for the Nine School Competition years ago is tied to a brutal guerilla attack against GAA forces. These violent events only fan the flames of anti-magician sentiment, and it isn’t long before rising tensions provoke a response, culminating in the announcement of the Dione Project, an ambitious plan to develop Venus with magic. While Tatsuya has his doubts about the new space program’s true goal, this problem is about to get very personal when Taurus Silver is named as a prime candidate!

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