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Explore significant events in world history with How It Happened, such as the Fire of London, Remembrance Day, The Moon Landing and the Gunpowder Plot. Learn to draw maps, write diary entries or make a meal like an astronaut. There is always something fun to do in How It Happened that will help to bring history to life.

Objev podobné jako The Gunpowder Plot - Robin Twiddy

The Gunpowder Plot is perhaps the most famous and well-documented event in British Early Modern history. This means the story can be told through original dialogue recorded at the time to a greater extent than any other of the period. James Traversâ ™ new account exploits this potential for dramatic first-hand history by drawing on those original sources, at The National Archives and elsewhere. The book includes material from the official investigation and new evidence relating to the torture of Guy Fawkes. This expert retelling of the Gunpowder Plot story brings seventeenth-century voices fresh to the page. It shows the complex motivations of the principal figures involved, both officers of the state and the plotters themselves, and tells the story of the Plot without the benefit or distortion of hindsight. Moving away from the crude dichotomy of Catholic and Protestant, charactersâ ™ decisions and reactions are shown at the heart of events. It can be argued, for example, that Fawkes was as much anti-Scottish as anti-Protestant. It is a dramatic tale, with original documents unveiling the key figuresâ ™ fateful decisions as they happen. The plottersâ ™ generation was the first audience of Shakespeareâ ™s plays and his words were common currency among them. There are shades of meaning in their plans and confessions, which have eluded historians until now.At the time, Fawkes was the â ˜unknown faceâ ™ of the Plot, prized by the well-known and well-connected plotters as a man who could pass unnoticed in Westminster, even as he went to destroy the Houses of Parliament. Today, â ˜Guido Fawkesâ ™ has become the face of political disaffection, thanks to his popularity as a mask for protestors. And in a modern world of religious terrorism, this book lets us understand what drove the participants in British historyâ ™s most potentially destructive home-grown plot.

Objev podobné jako The Gunpowder Plot - James Travers

On November 4th 1606, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With colourful illustrations on every page, a timeline and list of key people.

Objev podobné jako The Gunpowder Plot - Rob Lloyd Jones

Sally Comet and her family travel around the galaxy in their famous ship The Gold-Wing, discovering forgotten treasures. However, after they discover the lost tomb of an ancient pharaoh, Sallyâ ™s mum and dad are tricked by space pirates who are out to steal the treasures.

Objev podobné jako The Space Pirates - Robin Twiddy

Boggle-Eye Bill, the notorious Space Pirate, has his one good eye on the ancient treasure that Sally Comet and her parents are transporting to the Museum planet Historia. With her parents distracted only Sally can stop him. She will need to use all her wits when it is Sally Comet vs The Space Pirates.

Objev podobné jako Sally Comet vs The Space Pirates - Robin Twiddy

The crew of the Big Chew are on the search for treasure. However, they have a big problem â “ their ship is falling apart. But do not worry, they have a way to fix it â “ gum. It is just as good as glue, right?

Objev podobné jako The Big Chew - Robin Twiddy

Kim⠙s dad has a flute and a rule: ⠜Never toot the flute.⠝ Kim can⠙t understand why she isn⠙t allowed to toot the flute. What will happen if she does toot the flute?

Objev podobné jako The Flute of - Robin Twiddy

Tensions are running high in the scout hut this evening. Things have started to go missing, but who is the thief?

Objev podobné jako The Thief Hunt - Robin Twiddy

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 7-9-year-olds or those reading book band white.King James I is coming to open Parliament. But there is a problem - someone is trying to kill the king. John owns a cellar beneath Parliament, and he decides to check inside it before the king s visit ...

Objev podobné jako Reading Champion: John and the Gunpowder Plot - Sarah Snashall

From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the troubled accession of England s first Scottish king and the transition from the age of the Tudors to the age of the Stuarts at the dawn of the seventeenth century. From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I tells the story of the dramatic accession and first decade of the reign of James I and the transition from the Elizabethan to the Jacobean era, using a huge range of sources, from state papers and letters to drama, masques, poetry, and a host of material objects. The Virgin Queen was a hard act to follow for a Scottish newcomer who faced a host of problems in his first years as king: not only the ghost of his predecessor and her legacy but also unrest in Ireland, serious questions about his legitimacy on the English throne, and even plots to remove him (most famously the Gunpowder Plot of 1605).Contrary to traditional assumptions, James s accession was by no means a smooth one. The really important question about James s reign, of course, is the extent of change that occurred in national political life and royal policies. Sue Doran also examines how far the establishment of a new Stuart dynasty resulted in fresh personnel at the centre of power, and the alterations in monarchical institutions and shifts in political culture and governmental policies that occurred.Here the book offers a fresh look at James and his wife Anna, suggesting a new interpretation of their characters and qualities. But the Jacobean era was not just about James and his wife, and Regime Change includes a host of historical figures, many of whom will be familiar to readers: whether Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil, or the Scots who filled James s inner court. The inside story of the Jacobean court also brings to life the wider politics and national events of the early seventeenth century, including the Gunpowder Plot, the establishment of Jamestown in Virginia, the Plantations in Ulster, the growing royal struggle with parliament, and the doomed attempt to bring about union with Scotland.

Objev podobné jako From Tudor to Stuart: The Regime Change from Elizabeth I to James I - Susan Doran

A major reassessment of one of Britainâ ™s most important monarchsA Financial Times History Book of the Year 2025A Times Best Book of the Year 2025A History Today Best Book of the Year 2025A Royal Academy Magazine Best Book of the Year 2025 After finishing this beguiling book, there seems no point in reading anything else... In research, analysis and imagination, itâ ™s a masterpiece - Gerard de Groot, The TimesJames VI I, who died 400 years ago, was one of Britainâ ™s most consequential and interesting monarchs, not least in creating the British monarchy itself by joining the English and Scottish thrones. A major intellectual, James s preoccupations ranged from witchcraft and theological controversy to hunting, diplomacy, poetry and sartorial fashion. The Mirror of Great Britain was a spectacular jewel that gave symbolic endorsement to James s vision of British union, but mirrors themselves â ” with their limitless capacity to magnify, illuminate and distort â ” supplied James with one of his favourite literary metaphors. Ruler of Scotland for nearly four decades before his accession to the English throne in 1603, James was a â ˜cradle kingâ ™ whose long reigns encompassed extraordinary dramas, including his abduction in the â ˜Ruthven Raidâ ™ in 1582 and his attempted assassination in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. In his lifetime, James often confounded contemporariesâ ™ expectations while his posthumous reputation has been distorted by crude stereotypes. Closely attentive to Jamesâ ™s own words â ” in numerous publications, manuscript musings, topical verse and private correspondence â ” Clare Jackson s wonderful new book tells the story of this highly unusual monarch with great flair and insight.

Objev podobné jako The Mirror of Great Britain - Clare Jackson

So vividly evoked that you are there, living the story Alison Weir***Frances Gorges was accused of witchcraft - and she survived. But if her torturers at the court of King James discover she is pregnant with the child of Tom Wintour, her lover executed for his part in the Gunpowder Plot, it will mean certain death.Then Frances is offered an escape: marriage. She will not be expected to sleep with her new husband, only to give up the cause for which Tom died.But even when she is surrounded by the venomous dangers of life at court, Frances finds old loyalties hard to deny... Compelling, sensual, suspenseful, The Devil s Slave is a novel of family, power and heartbreaking dilemmas. It is also a surprising, thrilling love story.*** A lively, entertaining novel The Sunday Times Powerfully accomplished and vividly detailed... I swallowed this book in two great gulps Sarah Gristwood, author of Game of Queens Rich evocation of 17th Century lifeThe Times Empathetic and knowledgeable Daily Mail

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An addictive and exciting puzzle book based on 500 years of British espionage history, drawn direct from the catalogues of The National Archives----The fates of nations, outcomes of wars and general sweep of history have often hinged upon the deciphering of devilishly difficult codes and devious deceptions by spymasters.In Spydle, The National Archives and Britainâ ™s leading puzzle masterminds, Dr Gareth Moore and Laura Jayne Ayres, have drawn on five centuries of British spycraft and cryptography to compile an unputdownable history of real-life codebreaking and espionage through a series of addictive puzzles.Using original documents, maps, ciphers, plans, letters and telegrams from plots and espionage relating to Mary, Queen of Scots, the Gunpowder Plot, Mata Hari, Agent Zigzag and dozens more, Spydleâ ™s puzzles are based on real codes and conundrums.Packed with fiendish puzzles covering over 500 years of espionage, could you be a code-cracking spymaster and untangle historyâ ™s most cryptic mysteries?Play Spydle to find out . . .

Objev podobné jako Spydle - Dr Gareth Moore, Laura Jayne Ayres, The National Archives

Welcome to the forest. It is time to explore. Learn about some of the animals and trees that can be found in the forests around the world. Experience the wonder of nature.

Objev podobné jako Exploring the Forest - Robin Twiddy

Nathanâ ™s Saturday is thrown into chaos when he finds himself in possession of the only thing that can stop the mysterious organisation RUIN from destroying the world. Can 13-year-old Nathan Chase out run RUINâ ™s ninja army? Can he stop the storm of the century? The Chase is on in Thunder Chase!

Objev podobné jako The Chase Files: Thunder Chase - Robin Twiddy

When the town of Dusty Springs needs help, young Maria knows that there is only one man for the job â “ Silver Mask. The only problem, no one but Maria believes he exists. Can she get the masked hero of legend to help save the town? Is Silver Mask even real?

Objev podobné jako Silver Mask Saves the Day - Robin Twiddy

Welcome to The Super-Secret Survival Guide to Going on Holiday, from the diary of Sam, age eight and three-quarters. Inside, you will find `expert advice from Sam on how to have the best possible holiday, including making friends (the hard way), making sure your adults don t relax too much and preparing for any holiday disasters.

Objev podobné jako Conquering Your Caravan, Making Friends the Hard Way and Going on Holiday - Robin Twiddy

A boy and his cat can do anything if they just put their minds to it. Although it helps when the cat canâ ™t stop growing. If a cat the size of a dog can stop a bully, what can a cat the size of skyscraper stop?

Objev podobné jako The Cat That Grew and Grew - Robin Twiddy

Has anyone told you the story of the Three Little Pigs? With a big bad wolf who blows houses down? But what would a scientist say about a wolf blowing down a house? You are about to find out, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.

Objev podobné jako The Three Little Pigs - Robin Twiddy

Ella and the Imp - Ellaâ ™s mum is being visited by a naughty invisible imp. Only Ella can see it. Can she help Mum?Tap Tap Tap - Ana loves to tap. She will tap on this, and she will tap on that. But what will she tap on next?

Objev podobné jako Ella and the Imp and Tap Tap Tap - Robin Twiddy

What would you do if you found out that evil aliens had confused the human race so much they made their own planet toxic?A Planet in Peril will have you questioning everything you know about your planet and how you live your life!

Objev podobné jako Attack of the Toxlings - Robin Twiddy

Fatal Fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night...Daisy Darlymple is delighted to accept an invitation from her old school friend. Gwen Tyndall lives at Edge Manor in the Cotswolds and Daisy s visit will coincide with their annual fireworks display on 5th November. But this year, amid the festivities, Gwen s father and another man are found dead. It would appear that Sir Harold turned the gun on himself after shooting his guest.But could this apparent suicide be murder? After all, Sir Harold was notoriously bad tempered and there was no love lost between him and his children. And when Daisy and her husband uncover an explosive family secret , it soon becomes clear that a trigger-happy killer will go to any length to keep it hidden...Praise for the Daisy Dalrymple series: Cunning... appropriate historical detail and witty dialogue are the finishing touches on this engaging 1920s period piece. - Publishers Weekly As always, Dunn evokes the life and times of 1920s England while providing a plot that is a cut above the average British cosy. This will delight readers who love country-house mysteries. - Booklist For fans of Dorothy L. Sayers novels - Library Journal

Objev podobné jako Gunpowder Plot - Carola Dunn

The third uproarious adventure from the comic pairing of Michael Rosen and Neal Layton sees Malcolm and his awful Uncle Gobb return, each with a cunning plot ...This time, there is a plot. Thatâ ™s the plot of the story. Or is it? The plot of the story could also be that Uncle Gobb has an evil plot. And his plot is about a plot. A plot of land. Are you following? Good! The plot of land is behind Malcolmâ ™s school and it is where Uncle Gobb wants to set up his own rival Dread Shed School of Facts. Oh no! Malcolm is going to need to come up with his own plot to stop Uncle Gobbâ ™s plot. So maybe that, in fact, is the actual plot of this story. Youâ ™ll just have to read this book to find out!A bonkers book about standing up for yourself, from two crazily creative people. Sure to delight fans of Andy Stanton and Tom Gates.

Objev podobné jako Uncle Gobb and the Plot Plot - Michael Rosen

Welcome to the Super-Secret Survival Guide to Going Shopping, from the diary of Sam, age eight and three-quarters. Inside, you will find `expert advice from Sam on how to make the most out of your shopping trip, including planning your route around the shopping centre, picking the best superpower-giving vegetables and getting what you want from the toy shop.

Objev podobné jako Selecting Superpower-Giving Vegetables, Travelling by Trolley and Going Shopping - Robin Twiddy

Have you heard the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? Remember - they met a witch in a gingerbread house while lost in the forest? But what would a scientist think of that gingerbread house? Well, you are about to find out, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.

Objev podobné jako Hansel and Gretel - Robin Twiddy

Have you heard the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel? Remember - they met a witch in a gingerbread house while lost in the forest? But what would a scientist think of that gingerbread house? Well, you are about to find out, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.

Objev podobné jako Hansel and Gretel - Robin Twiddy

I Am Izza - Izza is not a dog, an ox or a bee. What is Izza?Chuck Is on a Quest - Chuck is on a quest. Can he get past the odd things in his path to get to the dragonâ ™s den?

Objev podobné jako I Am Izza and Chuck Is on a Quest - Robin Twiddy, Kirsty Holmes

Learn all about the fascinating world of the great white shark! Explore the anatomy of a great white from tooth to tail and everything in between.

Objev podobné jako Teeth to Tail of a Great White Shark - Robin Twiddy

Whatâ ™s odd, scary, incredible and wonderful all at the same time? Our planet!Dive into the facts all about our planetâ ™s most deadly diseases and their curious cures! You wonâ ™t believe your eyes... or will you?

Objev podobné jako Deadly Diseases - Robin Twiddy

Welcome to The Super-Secret Survival Guide to Moving Home, from the diary of Sam, age eight and three-quarters. Inside you will find â ˜expertâ ™ advice from Sam on how to make the most out of your moving day. Unfortunately, Samâ ™s advice isnâ ™t always good, useful or even grounded in reality. In fact, BEWARE, any who try to use Samâ ™s advice. It may be hazardous to your parentsâ ™ sanity!

Objev podobné jako Boxing up Brothers, Befriending Wizards and Moving Home - Robin Twiddy

⠜Who will buy my dirt?⠝ Burt said. The dirt was just dirt, but Burt was good at selling things ⠓ even dirt. But how will the other animals get back at him?

Objev podobné jako Burt and His Bag of Dirt - Robin Twiddy

It doesnâ ™t take a superhero to save the world, it takes everyone doing their bit. Join the Small Steps Revolution and make a real change. Our revolutionaries are waiting to share the small steps you can do to be part of the solution. VIVA LA SMALL STEPS REVOLUTION!

Objev podobné jako Living Zero Waste - Robin Twiddy

Do you know the story of Rapunzel? Of course you do - she s the girl who lets down her hair so the prince can climb up into her tower. Did you ever wonder what a scientist would think about people climbing up hair? Well, don t worry, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put this fairytale under the microscope.

Objev podobné jako Rapunzel - Robin Twiddy

#39;So funny it will make you sick #39; TIME OUT #39;Cooper #39;s letters are absurd, pointless and very, very funny #39; RICKY GERVAIS #39;The funniest book you #39;ll read #39; THE GUARDIAN _______________The massive bestselling book featuring the wonderfully silly letters of Robin Cooper (aka Friday Night Dinner creator Robert Popper).For several years, Robin Cooper has been plaguing department stores, hotels, associations, fan clubs and a certain children #39;s book publisher with his letters. So who is Robin Cooper? Architect, thimble designer, trampoline tester and wasp expert, he is all of these things – it just depends on who he is writing to...This cult hit is a collection of Robin #39;s mad-cap letters to everyone from Prince Charles to the Peanut Council, Harrods to the British Halibut Association – no one is safe. The resulting replies, as well as Cooper #39;s replies-to-these-replies, will have you in hysterics. Letter writing will never be the same again.

Objev podobné jako The Timewaster Letters - Robin Cooper

A comic-strip retelling of eleven of the best-loved stories about Robin Hood â “ the greatest hero of them all!Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates eleven colourful action-packed tales about Robin and his merry men. Read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian in the forest; enjoy the stories of Much the Millerâ ™s Son, Friar Tuck, Allan-a-Dale, Sir Richard of Leigh and the golden arrow. Meet Robinâ ™s sworn enemy Sir Guy of Gisborne, witness his visit from King Richard and see Robin fire his final arrow.

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of Robin Hood - Marcia Williams

The New York Times Book Review Editors Choice • A spellbinding work of history that reads like a Cold War spy thriller—about the U.S.-sanctioned plot to assassinate the democratically elected leader of the newly independent Congo A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The Economist, Financial Times “This is one of the best books I have read in years . . . gripping, full of colorful characters, and strange plot twists.” —Fareed Zakaria, CNN hostIt was supposed to be a moment of great optimism, a cause for jubilation. The Congo was at last being set free from Belgium—one of seventeen countries to gain independence in 1960 from ruling European powers. At the helm as prime minister was charismatic nationalist Patrice Lumumba. Just days after the handover, however, the Congo’s new army mutinied, Belgian forces intervened, and Lumumba turned to the United Nations for help in saving his newborn nation from what the press was already calling “the Congo crisis.” Dag Hammarskjöld, the tidy Swede serving as UN secretary-general, quickly arranged the organization’s biggest peacekeeping mission in history. But chaos was still spreading. Frustrated with the fecklessness of the UN and spurned by the United States, Lumumba then approached the Soviets for help—an appeal that set off alarm bells at the CIA. To forestall the spread of Communism in Africa, the CIA sent word to its station chief in the Congo, Larry Devlin: Lumumba had to go.Within a year, everything would unravel. The CIA plot to murder Lumumba would ?zzle out, but he would be deposed in a CIA-backed coup, transferred to enemy territory in a CIA-approved operation, and shot dead by Congolese assassins. Hammarskjöld, too, would die, in a mysterious plane crash en route to negotiate a cease-?re with the Congo’s rebellious southeast. And a young, ambitious military officer named Joseph Mobutu, who had once sworn fealty to Lumumba, would seize power with U.S. help and misrule the country for more than three decades. For the Congolese people, the events of 1960–61 represented the opening chapter of a long horror story. For the U.S. government, however, they provided a playbook for future interventions.

Objev podobné jako The Lumumba Plot - Stuart A. Reid

From the author of The Undoing Remarkable. Stephen King Breathtakingly suspenseful. Megan Abbott Smart, surprising and stealthily unsettling. The TimesWhen a young writer dies before completing his first novel, his teacher, Jake, (himself a failed novelist) helps himself to its plot. The resulting book is a phenomenal success. But what if somebody out there knows?Somebody does. And if Jake canâ ™t figure out who heâ ™s dealing with, he risks something far worse than the loss of his career.What readers are saying It builds to a legitimately great ending that I may never forget. Highly recommended. This book is thrilling, exciting and totally nerve-racking! It definitely had me on the edge of my seat and reading well past my bedtime. Addictive . . . I read it quickly without coming up much for air. Wow! This book blew me away- I read it so fast and the ending is so good! No spoilers- just read it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the best plot ever really is THAT good. The Plot was a NYT bestseller for w/c 6th June

Objev podobné jako The Plot - Jean Hanff Korelitzová

⠘Just when you think you ve figured the plot out ⠓ a huge twist hits⠦ reminds me of the kind of chills you get with Freida McFadden books!!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠓From the bestselling thriller author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B, comes a brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller for 2025. When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, she⠙s stunned.The place isn⠙t just shut ⠓ it⠙s gone. Boarded up, closed down.Days later, she gets home to find she⠙s been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep.It⠙s as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her.Who, and why? And how much worse can it get?The answer? A lot worse.⠓Praise for Jackie Kabler: Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twists⠦an unputdownable thriller B P Walter, bestselling author of The Dinner Guest Twist after twist and lightning-paced, I couldn t put it down. Annabel Kantaria, author of Coming Home The twists never stop coming in this revenge thriller featuring the most compelling, audacious and scheming cast of characters. It⠙s fast, fun and fierce ⠓ a perfect summer read!⠝ Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile The book twists and turns like a snake, well written, great characters and descriptions⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An excellent storyline and the revenge plot was clever and entertaining⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A sharp and clever read that keeps readers guessing with each page turn⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Disturbingly unforgettable. It⠙s twisted, it⠙s dark and it⠙s intense. If you love psychological thrillers, you really need to try this one⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This author is quickly becoming one of my favourites⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was UNREAL, sooooooo good! What a plot, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book. It was a page-turner I did not want to stop reading⠦⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a tightly plotted clever novel which is very enjoyable⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great twists and turns as your head will spin until the bitter end!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of The Hike An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages⠙ C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of Every Move You Make⠘This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn t put it down!⠙ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days⠘One of the best thrillers of the year⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Totally engrossing and superbly written⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I was totally captivated⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jackie certainly knows who to grab the reader s attention ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a rollercoaster! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Revenge Plot - Jackie Kabler

A glorious new edition of Robin Jarvisâ ™s classic and the inspiration for The Power of Dark and its sequels. Contains bonus material specially produced for this Egmont Modern Classics title.When orphans Ben and Jennet arrive in the seaside town of Whitby to stay with Alice Boston, they have no idea what to expect. A lively 92-year-old, Miss Boston is unlike any other foster mother theyâ ™ve known.Ben is gifted with â ˜the sightâ ™, which gives him the power to see things invisible to other mortals. He soon encounters the mysterious fisher folk who live under the cliffs and discovers that Alice and her friends are not quite what they seem.But a darkness is stalking the streets of Whitby, bringing with it fear and death. Could it be a ghost from the Abbey? Or a beast from hell? Unless the truth is uncovered, the town and all its inhabitants is doomed.Robin Jarvis started writing in 1988 and quickly became a bestselling author with his Deptford Mice and Whitby Witches series. The Whitby Witches is the book that inspired his latest series, which begins with The Power of Dark. You can find out more at www.robinjarvis.com or follow him on Twitter @robinjarvis1963

Objev podobné jako The Whitby Witches - Robin Jarvis

Robin Sharma, one of the world s top success coaches and author of the international bestseller â ˜The Monk Who Sold His Ferrariâ ™, offers 101 high-impact lessons for success.â ˜The Greatness Guideâ ™ is a strikingly powerful and enormously practical handbook that will inspire you to get to world class in both your personal and professional life. Written by Robin Sharma, one of the world s top success coaches and a man whose ideas have been embraced by celebrity CEO s, leading entrepreneurs, rock stars and royalty, as well as by many FORTUNE 500 companies, â ˜The Greatness Guideâ ™ contains a proven formula that will help you meet your highest potential and live an extraordinary life.Discover:â ¢ The personal practices of spectacularly successful peopleâ ¢ Potent ideas to get your organisation to greatnessâ ¢ Specific strategies to turn setbacks into opportunitiesâ ¢ Revolutionary tactics for peak performanceâ ¢ How to attract true wealth along with real happinessâ ¢ Breakthrough ideas to generate excellent health and an energy explosion â ¢ Tools for work-life balance and ways to experience a lot more fun.

Objev podobné jako The Greatness Guide - Robin Sharma

In The Beating Heart, Robin Choudhury explores how the heart has been represented over time and across cultures. He investigates the interplay between the heart depictions of successive eras and the prevailing cultural discourse â “ religious, social, philosophical â “ of each. In parallel, he considers how the â ˜scientificâ ™ understanding of the function of the heart has unfolded over 2,500 years, from the observations of Aristotle, through detailed anatomical descriptions beginning in the Renaissance, to the emergence of experimental physiology in the seventeenth century, culminating in the twentieth in full understanding of the molecular and cellular processes by which the heart beats autonomously.The Beating Heart is a beautifully illustrated journey of discovery across four millennia of human history, in the company of an author whose medical knowledge of the heart is matched by his fascination with the visual arts.

Objev podobné jako The Beating Heart - Robin Choudhury

An in-depth look at the history of the environment. Is it possible for the economy to grow without the environment being destroyed? Will our lifestyles impoverish the planet for our children and grandchildren? Is the world sick? Can it be healed? Less than a lifetime ago, these questions would have made no sense. This was not because our ancestors had no impact on nature⠔nor because they were unaware of the serious damage they had done. What people lacked was an idea: a way of imagining the web of interconnection and consequence of which the natural world is made. Without this notion, we didn t have a way to describe the scale and scope of human impact upon nature. This idea was the environment. In this fascinating book, Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin trace the emergence of the concept of the environment following World War II, a period characterized by both hope for a new global order and fear of humans capacity for almost limitless destruction. It was at this moment that a new idea and a new narrative about the planet-wide impact of people s behavior emerged, closely allied to anxieties for the future. Now we had a vocabulary for talking about how we were changing nature: resource exhaustion and energy, biodiversity, pollution, and⠔eventually⠔climate change. With the rise of the environment, the authors argue, came new expertise, making certain kinds of knowledge crucial to understanding the future of our planet. The untold history of how people came to conceive, to manage, and to dispute environmental crisis, The Environment is essential reading for anyone who wants to help protect the environment from the numerous threats it faces today.

Objev podobné jako The Environment - Libby Robin, Sverker Sorlin, Paul Warde

Those who have a deep affection for Britain⠙s countryside will be totally absorbed by this extraordinary history of environmentalists⠙ efforts to conserve the glorious South Downs. After describing the special qualities of the area and earlier attempts to safeguard it, the story of a twenty-year campaign to secure National Park status for this special part of England is recounted. Strong forces opposed, but the South Downs Campaign, which eventually grew to represent 159 national, regional and local groups, won through and the national park was established in 2010. Author Robin Crane chaired the meeting of seven people who founded the South Downs Campaign in 1990. He remained chairman until the South Downs National Park was finally designated. From the outset the campaign was run by a team of both volunteers and professionals. The Campaign for National Parks, The Ramblers Association, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Sussex and Hampshire CPREs were the lead organisations.  Margaret Paren, who took a prominent role in the last half of the Campaign has edited this book. She chaired the South Downs National Park Authority for its first ten years.

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Internationally-bestselling, critically-acclaimed author Robin Hobb takes readers deep into the history behind the Farseer series in this exclusive, new novella.Long before the time of Chivalry Farseer, there was another indiscreet member of the royal line. Princess Caution Farseer, in defiance of her name, was headstrong and willful, destined to fall dangerously in love where she ought not.The child she bore, a Witted boy known as the Piebald Prince, rose to favour despite his questionable bloodlines. But the dukes of the Six Duchies backed Canny Farseer for the throne. And so both young men competed for powerâ ¦ But this was not their only struggle: for they both fell in love with the same lady. Such rivalry could end only in bloodshedâ ¦A tale of love and secrets, magic and manipulation, heartbreak and murder most foul: only a true-tongued minstrel can reveal the real story of the Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince.

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The second book in Robin Hobb s thrilling fantasy series returns readers to the Six Duchies and the magical world of the Fitz and the Fool.Fitz has been persuaded back to court, posing as a servant to the decadent Lord Golden (who is the Fool in disguise). In secret, he will train Prince Dutiful in the magic known as the Skill.The peace remains fragile, so the diplomatic wedding between Dutiful and the Outislander princess is a crucial alliance. But when Elliania arrives she challenges the prince to undertake an impossible quest before she will accept him.He must kill Icefyre, one of the last true dragons. And Fitz and the Fool must go with him...

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Robin Jarvisâ ™s classic dark fantasy, perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett, Derek Landy and Susan Cooperâ ™s The Dark is Rising. Set in the home of Bram Stokerâ ™s Dracula.â ˜Deeply creepy and utterly compelling,â ™ GuardianWhen orphans Ben and Jennet arrive in the seaside town of Whitby to stay with Alice Boston, they have no idea what to expect. A lively 92-year-old, Miss Boston is unlike any other foster mother theyâ ™ve known.Ben is gifted with â ˜the sightâ ™, which gives him the power to see things invisible to other mortals. He soon encounters the mysterious fisher folk who live under the cliffs and discovers that Alice and her friends are not quite what they seem.But a darkness is stalking the streets of Whitby, bringing with it fear and death. Could it be a ghost from the Abbey? Or a beast from hell? Unless the truth is uncovered, the town and all its inhabitants is doomedâ ¦

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For the Doctor, this was his first visit to the prince of thieves. ForRobin, it s been a long time coming . . .Robin Hood is disenchanted.Maid Marion has left, the Merry Men have settled down, and the legend of theDoctor has retreated deep into the shadows of Sherwood Forest.But the Doctoris back! (Although this is his first visit - time travel does strange things toa story.) The poor are fed, and the gang are together again.That isuntil a desperate King John calls on the deadliest alien force at thenobilities disposal: the mysterious, shape-shifting Mother Maudlin .Asdark magic is spun, heroes are captured, and the Doctor must find a way to savethe Kingdom.It s time for the return of the Lionheart . . .

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⠜This deserves a slot on the kitchen shelf of every passionate cook⠝ DAVID ZILBER⠜A vital resource for the ferment-curious⠝ JAMES READ⠜This book will inspire a whole new generation of fermenters⠝ KENJI MORIMOTO⠜A rich resource that enlightens and inspires⠝ MARK DIACONOEnter a marvellous microbial world and explore the fascinating science of fermented foods. Every culture has a long history of fermentation ⠓ from kimchi to beer, kombucha to kefir, and sourdough to soy sauce ⠓ but rarely do we contemplate the complex science behind these everyday treats. In The Science of Fermentation, author and CEO of the Fermenters Guild, Robin Sherriff dives into the complex microbiology and chemistry behind essential ferments, revealing the invisible ecosystems that shape flavour, preserve food, and enrich our diets. Learn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever, explore scientific processes behind your favourite pickles, and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen. With recipes for more than 30 ferments, step-by-step photography, tips and troubleshooting advice, plus a foreword by Dr Johnny Drain and contributions from experts from around the world ⠓ including James Read, Kenji Morimoto, Kirsten K. Shockey, Mark Dredge, and Olia Hercules ⠓ this is everything you need to understand and explore the alchemy of fermentation.

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A definitive and refreshingly readable new translation of Thucydides s History of the Peloponnesian War, paired with a brilliant introduction on how to read and understand Thucydides.Thucydides called his work a possession for all time, and his History of the Peloponnesian War has been essential reading for generals and politicians for centuries. Robin Waterfield s translation of Thucydides s sweeping narrative vividly depicts the events of the war between Athens and Sparta that began in 431 BCE and would continue until 404, a conflict that embroiled not only mainland Greece but Greek states from the eastern Mediterranean and as far west as Italy and Sicily. The only extant contemporary narrative of this conflict, Thucydides s History brims with military, moral, and political reflections, offering critical commentary on challenges that still dominate our world today, from the strife of civil war to the devastation of widespread plague to the nature of political power. Thucydides died before completing the account-it ends in 410-but his legacy is timeless. One of the great masterpieces of classical Greece, The History of the Peloponnesian War offers an incisive and timely window into the conflicts of the past.

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In the shadow of a war that rages through Europe, brothers Calum and Neil work to gather pine cones in the grounds of a Scottish estate. When Calum releases two mutilated rabbits from a snare, he comes face to face with Duror, the gamekeeper. In retaliation, in the depths of the wood, Duror lays a trap for the cone-gatherers.Neil prophesises that forces of evil will encroach upon the harmony of their lives. It is a prophesy that comes true when Duror commits an act so brutal it destroys all sense of humanity in the once thriving wood. Powerful and unforgettable, Robin Jenkins masterpiece is a haunting story of love and violence, and an investigation of class-conflict, war and envy.

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