the hunt for the nightingale sarah ann juckes

Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness.Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing. But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie. His parents seem sad and preoccupied, so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both. The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere. A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai will have you turning the last page with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope. For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child.Praise for The Hunt for the Nightingale: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2023*'A truly astonishing murder mystery – this is proper journalism' Jeremy Clarkson Following a long investigation by the world-famous Sunday Times Insight team, David Collins tells the truly unique story of a string of murder-suicides in north-west England and poses the terrifying question: are they the work of a serial killer who has been operating undetected since the mid-nineties? In 1996 and 1999, two elderly couples died in the small town of Wilmslow, Cheshire. In each case the husband was blamed for turning berserk and killing his wife using a horrifying level of violence. The police failed to make a link between the deaths – despite the similarities. That might have been the end of the matter. But when two coroner's officers began to piece together the evidence, it revealed a pattern which may prove the existence of a sadistic attacker known as 'the silver killer'. Using interviews with dozens of witnesses, including police investigators, forensic and crime scene experts, coroner's officers and family members, the author pieces together the clues in an attempt to solve the mystery of what really happened. A gripping true-crime investigation, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR BEST AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE TRUE CRIME AWARDS 2023*'A truly astonishing murder mystery – this is proper journalism' Jeremy Clarkson Following a long investigation by the world-famous Sunday Times Insight team, David Collins tells the truly unique story of a string of murder-suicides in north-west England and poses the terrifying question: are they the work of a serial killer who has been operating undetected since the mid-nineties? In 1996 and 1999, two elderly couples died in the small town of Wilmslow, Cheshire. In each case the husband was blamed for turning berserk and killing his wife using a horrifying level of violence. The police failed to make a link between the deaths – despite the similarities. That might have been the end of the matter. But when two coroner's officers began to piece together the evidence, it revealed a pattern which may prove the existence of a sadistic attacker known as 'the silver killer'. Using interviews with dozens of witnesses, including police investigators, forensic and crime scene experts, coroner's officers and family members, the author pieces together the clues in an attempt to solve the mystery of what really happened. A gripping true-crime investigation, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family’s friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras – home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family’s greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble.In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar’s lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author.

Objev podobné jako Jake Atlas and the Hunt for the Feathered God - Rob Lloyd Jones

All aboard for The Train of Dark Wonders! The second book in the magical must-read middle-grade series.

Objev podobné jako The Hunt for the Cursed Unicorn - Alex Bell

A photographer and his son are searching for a creature many talk about but few have ever seen … the Fog Town moose!They look high. They look low. But the town is foggy and the moose is an expert at hiding in plain sight.Will they manage to photograph the missing moose before it''s time to catch the train home?Sparkling with wit and quirkiness, this charming picture book story, with universally appealing search-and-find elements, will capture the imagination of children and adults alike! It will remind adults that while they think they know everything, children often know better!

Objev podobné jako The Hunt for the Fog Town Moose - Stefania Aldana Trujillo

In this captivating memoir, Anne Buckingham Young shares her trailblazing journey in the male-dominated world of 20th century medicine towards becoming the first female chief at a major United States academic teaching hospital. Anne recounts her remarkable laboratory experiences identifying new neurotransmitters and their receptors. She shares her life with husband and collaborator Jack Penney, their quest to understand the brain circuits responsible for disorderly movements and their adventures in the hunt for the Huntington''s disease gene with neuropsychologist Nancy Wexler. When Jack dies suddenly, Anne must confront her personal demons and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Through it all, Anne builds a cutting-edge research center, offering hope for new therapies for movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. This raw and honest portrayal is a testament to the power of perseverance and resilience. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced adversity and come out the other side stronger.

Objev podobné jako Disorderly Movements - Anne Buckingham Young

Start right here! Discover the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and become obsessed with one of the most popular crime series in Britain.''Galloway now seems as real as Marple and Morse'' The Times''I''ve never before read a crime novel in which archaeology and detection blend as successfully as in The Crossing Places'' ShotsDr Ruth Galloway is called in when a child''s bones are discovered near a prehistoric site on the north Norfolk salt marshes. Are they the remains of a local girl who disappeared ten years earlier - or are the bones much older?DCI Harry Nelson refuses to give up the hunt for the missing girl. Since she vanished, someone has been sending him creepy anonymous notes about ritual sacrifice. He knows that Ruth''s expertise and experience could help him finally to put this case to rest. But when a second child goes missing, Ruth finds herself in danger from a killer who knows she''s getting ever closer to the truth.''Captivating! A quick, thrilling read that ends making you want to read Book 2 immediately!'' 5* READER REVIEW''I really enjoyed this book, the story kept me gripped to the end! Would definitely recommend it'' 5* READER REVIEW''Ruth is such an empathetic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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OUR MOST NOTORIOUS CRIMINALS HAVE HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT. UNTIL NOW... ''Emily'' is a devoted single mother. ''Jack'' starts a new job in a new town. ''Russell'' may be falling in love. They all share the same secret: none of them are who they say they are. They are among only nine criminals in the UK who have been granted lifelong anonymity, for their own safety, because of their terrible crimes. But what if someone exposed their true identities to the families of their victims, who are desperate for revenge? Probation officer Olivia Campbell is caught in the crossfire of this unprecedented crisis - and as the hunt for the mole behind it all intensifies, so too does the search for the vigilante killers let loose by the leaks...Everyone is a suspect. Anyone could be a killer.Who deserves justice? And who gets to decide? #EyeForAnEye''Horrifying, heartbreaking, deeply thought-provoking. A big, bold, twisting thriller.''CHRIS WHITAKER, author of We Begin At The End''A thought-provoking masterclass of a crime-thriller. This story will stay with you.''DANIEL COLE, author of Ragdoll''A propulsive thriller ... Fast-moving, disturbing and thought-provoking'' GUARDIAN, Thrillers of the Month ''A stirring crime novel for the 21st century'' DAILY MAIL''There are no ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On New Year''s Eve, a tourist is raped in Kadaloor, a tranquil fishing village on the southern coast of the country. The chief suspects are a group of teenaged boys (called the Cliffhangers). As they attempt to prove their innocence, the boys also have to deal with the spectre of communal intolerance that is beginning to divide the Hindu and Muslim fishermen and villagers. Numerous small incidents, in which the boys are sought to be implicated, help ratchet up the stress. The growing communal tension and the hunt for the real rapist intersect, propelling the village to the edge of disaster. In The Cliffhangers, Sabin Iqbal gives us a brilliant debut novel that illuminates hard truths about the religious faultines that are dividing the country.

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In Andy McDermott''s brilliant fifth novel, Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase are on the hunt for the lost pyramid of Osiris... The incredible secret of the Great Sphinx of Egypt is about to be revealed. An archaeological dig is preparing to open the Hall of Records, a repository of ancient knowledge hidden beneath the enigmatic statue. But on the night of the unveiling student Macy Sharif makes a shocking discovery: a religious cult already raiding the Hall of Records to find the location of the mythical Pyramid of Osiris. Framed by corrupt officials, she goes on the run, trying to reach the only people who can save her before she is silenced - permanently. Discredited, jobless and broke, archaeologist Nina Wilde and ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase have problems of their own - until Macy''s plea for help sends them on a deadly quest across the globe as they try to reach the mysterious pyramid before Khalid Osir, the charismatic leader of the Osirian Temple. But is the cult''s motive purely greed... or something more sinister?

Objev podobné jako The Cult of Osiris (Wilde/Chase 5) - Andy McDermott

Sent undercover by Britain''s famed yet clandestine Temporal Agency to Istanbul, Detective Sir Seaton Begg and Doctor Sinclair are on the hunt for the Red King, the leader of a secretive group of assassins who are plotting to change the shape of the world. At the same time, the nascent Nazi forces are also in Istanbul, for their own reasons. Begg and Philips are thrust into a city that is in transition from the ancient to the modern, reflecting the state of the world in the early 1930s, and they are hard pressed on all sides by assassins and betrayals. Yet, one ally has emerged, an enemy from the past, the dreaded albino Monsieur Zenith, Begg''s nemesis.Michael Moorcock, hailed as one of the "fifty greatest British writers since 1945" by Time, brings his masterful storytelling to this gripping tale, weaving elements of fantasy, action, and adventure into a thrilling tapestry. The Albino''s Secret is a must-read for those who revel in the thrill of the chase and the allure of the unknown.

Objev podobné jako The Albino's Secret - Michael Moorcock, Mark Hodder

Unlock the secret to longevity with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson’s groundbreaking research of the molecule C15:0—an essential fat found in whole milk, cheese, and fatty fish—that can improve your health and increase your lifespan.The hunt for the holy grail of healthy aging has been ongoing for hundreds of years, and Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson may be its most unlikely champion. As a veterinary epidemiologist, she was recruited by the US Navy to lead a clinical research program to improve the health of Navy dolphins. Using advanced biotechnology to study the healthiest aging dolphins, she discovered C15:0, a saturated fat which has the potential to expand both the health-span and lifespan in long-lived mammals. In The Longevity Nutrient, Dr. Venn-Watson unveils the science behind C15:0, the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in nearly a hundred years. This revolutionary discovery identifies the crucial ingredient for combating chronic aging-associated diseases. This book unfolds like a detective story, bringing you along through the science and discovery of this extraordinary nutrient. The implications of adding this nutrient back into the American diet could not be more significant. Mounting scientific evidence supports that C15:0 can: -Reduce the risk of and reverse fatty liver disease -Reduce the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A DROID AND HIS BOY, ON A SEARCH FOR A LEGENDARY WEAPONDaslakh is an AI with a problem. Its favorite human, a young man named Zee, is in love with a woman who never existed — and he will scour the Solar System to find her. But in the Tenth Millennium a billion worlds circle the Sun—everything from terraformed planets to artificial habitats, home to a quadrillion beings. Daslakh's nicely settled life gets more complicated when Zee helps a woman named Adya escape a gang of crooks. This gets the pair caught up in the hunt for the Godel Trigger, a legendary weapon left over from an ancient war between humans and machines—which could spell the end of civilization. In their search, they face a criminal cat and her henchmen, a paranoid supermind with a giant laser, the greatest thief in history, and a woman who might actually be Zee's lost love. It's up to Daslakh to save civilization, keep Zee's love life on the right track—and make sure that nobody discovers the real secret of the Godel Trigger. Praise for Arkad's World:“Far-flung adventure . . . Cambias offers up an entertaining coming-of-age novel filled with action and surprises. His ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover your wild side! Join twins Misha and Ziggy as they put their extraordinary animal powers to the test in this new illustrated wildlife adventure series for readers 6+. For fans of Leonora Bolt and Space Detectives.Misha and Ziggy are no ordinary twins. They have a secret that no one else knows: Misha can speak to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into them!The siblings couldn’t be happier to be joining their wildlife presenter father on a trip to Ethiopia, and they’re determined to help him bag the best footage of the legendary Black Lion.When the Black Lion goes missing, Misha and Ziggy are certain their powers can help track it down, but they aren’t the only ones on the hunt for the extraordinary animal. Can the twins help keep the whole jungle safe from harm?PRAISE FOR THE WILD MAGIC SERIES‘Loveable and brilliant adventure-seeking characters . . . funny, gorgeously illustrated and full of heart. Perfect for young readers.’ Swapna Haddow, author of Dave Pigeon series

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Joe the Bouncer seeks a killer on the darkest sides of New York City in this captivating hard-boiled mystery from David Gordon. Joe Brody, ex-Special Forces operative with post-traumatic stress syndrome so severe it drove him to drug abuse and almost ruined him, is getting his life back together. Living with his grandmother in Queens, Joe has taken a simple job as a strip club bouncer, a role where he can spend his nights reading the classics. The only catch is that his childhood friend Gio Caprisi, now head of New York''s Italian Mafia, relies on Joe''s extra-legal expertise when things get particularly nasty on the streets.Recently, New York''s criminal underworld has been shaken by the disappearance of its most successful call girls. As a pattern emerges, the women''s sudden departures come to resemble something deeply concerning – the work of a serial kidnapper. When a woman turns up dead, the hunt for the predator behind it all becomes even more urgent. To find the killer, Joe will have to plunge into the seediest fringes of Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs on another wild ride.Reviews for David Gordon''David Gordon brings an outstanding new voice to the contemporary crime novel'' Robert ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Complete Rogue Trooper series continues to collect every adventure of one of 2000 AD’s most popular characters, originally created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), this second volume features the work of veteran artists Cam Kennedy (Star Wars: Dark Empire) and Brett Ewins. The hunt for the Traitor General, who betrayed Rogue and caused the deaths of his fellow soldiers, comes to a conclusion, bringing to an end the first phase of Rogue’s storyline.

Objev podobné jako Rogue Trooper: The Complete Collection - Book 2 - Gerry Finley-Day

A young woman is missing, but has she run away - or been captured?A dying cop asks DCI Christine Caplan to investigate a cold case that''s still preying on her mind. The naked body of a man found in a remote wood, dismissed as a down and out by her superiors. Caplan connects the case to other victims left to die in Scotland''s Dark Skies forests, injured and unable to escape. When the trail leads from the down and outs to the hunt for the missing woman, the cold cases seem suddenly dangerously hot.In this terrifying game of cat and mouse, Caplan must trace where love and control twist together, and question where power lies in any relationship. But the darkest skies hide the darkest secrets . . .

Objev podobné jako Out of the Dark - Caro Ramsay

"A SKILLED STORYTELLER WHO KNOWS HOW TO SERVE UP VIVID NARRATIVES, ROMANTIC ADVENTURES, COMPELLING CHARACTERIZATIONS, RIVETING PLOTS AND INTRIGUING VIEWS OF MODERN DAY CHINA." --BookLoons"A BRISK, SOLIDLY PLOTTED POLICE PROCEDURAL, WITH LOTS OF GRITTY FORENSIC DETAILS." --Mystery Scene MagazineDetective Li Yan and forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell travel to Shanghai, where a new ally--and a new enemy--await. When a mass grave containing eighteen mutilated female corpses is discovered in Shanghai, detective Li Yan is sent from Beijing to establish if the bodies are linked to an unsolved murder in the capital. Here, Li will be working with Mei Ling, deputy head of Shanghai''s serious crime squad. Mei Ling is a formidable woman: a fact that is not lost on Li''s on-again, off-again lover, forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell. But when Campbell, vulnerable and still grieving the death of her father, learns that the victims were subjected to "live" autopsies, she swallows her pride and joins Li Yan and Mei Ling in the hunt for the murderer.As Li, Campbell, and Mei Ling enter the arena of a sickening nemesis they are forced to confront each of their very worst nightmares.

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A mystical artifact from ancient times, known only as the Mask, will give whoever dons it near limitless power. With the mask on, there is nothing beyond your ability, which explains why every crook, criminal, and lowlife is itching to get their hands on it. The hunt for the mask goes from sea to shining sea, involving voodoo, Amazonian tribesmen, ninjas, Mafiosi, Crypto-Nazis... and the barded Thespian Club! Collects The Mask: The Hunt for Green October, The Mask: World Tour, The Mask: Southern Discomfort, The Mask: Toys in the Attic, material from Decade: A Dark Horse Short Story Collection and Dark Horse Presents #134-153.

Objev podobné jako The Mask Omnibus Volume 2 (Second Edition) - John Arcudi, Peter Gross, Evan Dorkin

START THE JOURNEY HERE AND YOU WILL BE HOOKEDDr Ruth Galloway is called in when a child''s bones are discovered near the site of a prehistoric henge on the north Norfolk salt marshes. Are they the remains of a local girl who disappeared ten years earlier - or are the bones much older?DCI Harry Nelson refuses to give up the hunt for the missing girl. Since she vanished, someone has been sending him bizarre anonymous notes about ritual sacrifice, quoting Shakespeare and the Bible. He knows that Ruth''s expertise and experience could help him finally to put this case to rest.But when a second child goes missing, Ruth finds herself in danger from a killer who knows she''s getting ever closer to the truth . . . ''Immensely atmospheric'' INDIA KNIGHT''I couldn''t put it down'' 5* READER REVIEW''A great series'' GUARDIAN''Loved this book so much'' 5* READER REVIEW

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Buy Val McDermid''s masterful new thriller, 1989, now!___________________''The Queen of Crime reigns again with a thrill from Hill'' Independent ''No one can plot or tell a story like she can'' Daily Express''That day, waiting had been almost unbearable. He wanted something more spectacular, something that couldn''t be ignored. These deaths needed to make a mark . . .'' Psychological profiler Tony Hill is trained to see patterns, to decode the mysteries of human behaviour, and when he comes across a series of suicides among women tormented by vicious online predators, he begins to wonder if there is more to these tragedies than meets the eye. Similar circumstances, different deaths. Could it be murder? But what kind of serial killer wants his crimes to stay hidden? Former DCI Carol Jordan has her own demons to confront, but with lives at stake, Tony and Carol begin the hunt for the most dangerous and terrifying kind of killer - someone who has nothing to fear and nothing to lose . . .A gripping, chilling, suspenseful novel from the number one bestseller. ___________________ Praise for Val McDermid: ''It grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go'' Daily Mail ''So gripping it puts ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Suzi sloth is going on holiday and taking all her friends with her. Sloths are more adventurous than you may think and they plan to travel far and wide – to the busy streets of Delhi, the canals of Amsterdam and even the beaches of Sydney. Pack your passport and get ready for a globetrotting adventure to find Suzi’s pals in their new urban jungles.Test your spotting skills with this exciting search book. Each colourful page is filled with fun illustrations, hard-to-find sloths and extra bonus items to search for. With ten different sloths, each with a unique, quirky personality, the hunt for the whole gang is an enjoyable and engaging journey.

Objev podobné jako Where's the Sloth? - Andy Rowland

Indiana Bones is back for a second dogtastic detective escapade! Once again he and his bestest friend, Aisha, have to gather their wits, courage and plenty of snacks to sniff outclues and solve a twisty mystery.On the hunt for the Avenger’s lost treasure, the intrepid travellers set off on another trek, this time to the Temple of Diana at Ephesus. But nothing is ever simple for our heroes, and the slippery Serpent and stinky Ringo are still hot on their tails, determined to thwart their every move.An irresistible comical adventure.‘Funny and clever . . . A heartfelt adventure story.’ Kirkus

Objev podobné jako Indiana Bones and the Lost Library - Harry Heape

A Knight in Shining…Thunderbolt Armor?!After stopping an assassination attempt on King Arnold and Princess Lexia, Yuuya is roped into the hunt for the traitorous Prince Reigar. In the ensuing chaos, a mysterious girl attacks without warning. Her goal? Destroy the world! To have any chance of holding his own against this new foe who is on par with Master Rabbit, Yuuya will have to think fast—as fast as lightning. Hopefully, his quick thinking will be just as useful on Earth, because when Kaori visits his place to study for midterms, she accidentally stumbles upon the door to the other world!

Objev podobné jako I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too, Vol. 4 (light novel) - Carley Radford, Rein Kuwashima, Miku Miku

A historical mystery about a girl who risks everything to track down a vicious serial killer-for fans of The Enigma Game and Last Night at the Telegraph Club.Virginia, 1943: World War II is raging in Europe and on the Pacific front when Kit Sutherland is recruited to help the war effort as a codebreaker at Arlington Hall, a former girls'' college now serving as the site of a secret US Signal Intelligence facility. But Kit is soon involved in another kind of fight: government girls are being brutally murdered in Washington DC, and when Kit stumbles onto a bloody homicide scene, she is drawn into the hunt for the killer.To find the man responsible for the gruesome murders and bring him to justice, Kit joins forces with other female codebreakers at Arlington Hall-gossip queen Dottie Crockford, sharp-tongued intelligence maven Moya Kershaw, and cleverly resourceful Violet DuLac from the segregated codebreaking unit. But as the girls begin to work together and develop friendships-and romance-that they never expected, two things begin to come clear: the murderer they''re hunting is closing in on them...and Kit is hiding a dangerous secret.

Objev podobné jako The Killing Code - Ellie Marney

When Kurt Austin rescues the crew of a Scottish trawler, he finds himself trying to save them not once but twice. First, from the violent storm that dashes their vessel into jagged rocks and, second, from the deadly gunmen desperate to get their hands on its lost cargo of stolen Egyptian artefacts.Soon Kurt - with the assistance of resourceful MI5 agent Morgan Manning - is on the hunt for the source of these artefacts. It's a journey that takes them around the world and draws the fury of the mysterious Bloodstone group - an international network of murderous individuals who'll kill anyone in their way. But what do gunmen want with ancient loot?One thing is for sure, if Kurt is to find out he's going to be in the cross hairs of some ruthless and well-armed foes . . .

Objev podobné jako NUMA Files 17: Journey of the Pharaohs - Clive Cussler, Graham Brown

Find your voice in the waves in a heartfelt and hopeful story of family, friendship, and learning to accept change from the critically-acclaimed partnership, Sarah Ann Juckes and Sharon King-Chai, selected for Waterstones Children's Book of the Month with The Night Animals. Martha was raised on her nana’s stories. Even if no one else believes them, Martha knows that they’re magic. Now those stories are helping Martha hold things together when everything around her is falling apart – out-of-towners moving into her family’s old house, her nana’s mysterious illness, and the tourists flooding the town who don’t seem to care about the sea or the animals it’s home to. But Martha has found one creature who understands – a black seal pup that seems to appear whenever Martha needs it most. Could she be the key to fixing everything that's wrong, or will Martha need to fight her way through the storm herself? Illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai, Sarah Ann Juckes’ emotional novel follows a young girl trying to protect her family and her community, who must learn that not all changes are bad. For fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark.Praise for Sarah Ann Juckes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Storm Seal - Sarah Ann Juckes

Courage starts small . . . discover the power of your own voice in a timeless winter's tale of family, hope and understanding, from the critically-acclaimed Sarah Ann Juckes, for fans of R.J. Palacio and Patrick Ness. ‘A poignant, lyrical story showing that Nature sometimes answers when no-one else can’ Lui Sit'Agorgeous book. Eddie’s story will stay with readers long after they close the final page'BooksellerEddie feels invisible - his sister Scarlet isn't well and nobody seems to remember that he's here. Out in the forest, as the ice hardens and winter gets deeper, the world is quiet. But there's a monster deep among the trees - a monster that's growing with every sad and angry thought Eddie says out loud. When a little red bird takes him to meet Mari, a strange and fierce girl with blurred edges just like him, she shows Eddie how to be loud, how to make new friends at school and enjoy the music he loves again.  As Scarlet's big operation approaches and Eddie gathers his courage to finally be heard, will he find his way back through the snow and put the monster to rest once and for all?Capturing the rare beauty ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Robin - Sarah Ann Juckes

Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. It's been just the two of them for always, and they don't need anyone else.When the rainbow-shimmering ghost animals Nora used to see when she was small start to reappear, she's convinced that they hold all the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help her family. In a heartbreaking and hopeful narrative, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning novel, illustrated by the award-winning Sharon King-Chai sees a brave young girl face down her ghosts.For fans of The Last Bear and Julia and the Shark. Praise for Hunt for the Nightingale 'Full of hope, beauty & ultimately a healing song to nature' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear 'An incredibly moving story of feeling lost and finding your way again' Lisa Thompson, author of Rollercoaster Boy 'Will break your heart and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Night Animals - Sarah Ann Juckes

With shades of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and FIVE FEET APART, THE WORLD BETWEEN US is a powerful and thought-provoking story about falling in love with someone a whole world apart.Alice may be bed-bound, but every day Stream Cast brings the world to her. From the streets of Tokyo to a masterclass in video games, she experiences other people''s wild and exciting lives all without ever leaving her room.But everything changes when Alice is introduced to a new streamer.Rowan encourages Alice to stop watching, and start taking control. But Rowan has a secret he''s trying to hide from Alice - and from himself.As Alice and Rowan build a bigger and more beautiful world together, their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Would you risk everything for love?PRAISE FOR SARAH''S PREVIOUS NOVEL, OUTSIDE''Impossible to put down - this is a writer to watch.'' C.J. Skuse''This is well-written, [and] sensitive on issues.'' Books for Keeps

Objev podobné jako The World Between Us - Sarah Ann Juckes

Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Telegraph‘One of the most remarkable figures in British conservation.’ The Observer‘There have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best.’ The Spectator‘Beautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.’ Isabella Tree, author of Wilding''A dazzling romp through the turbulent history of wolves in Britain.'' Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell''Gow''s anecdotes will leave you howling - and his historical detective work to track down the shadow of the wolf is as gripping as any thriller.'' Guy Shrubsole, author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain‘Gow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside.’ GuardianAuthor of Bringing Back the Beaver and Britain’s favourite maverick rewilder Derek Gow embarks on an adventure to uncover the mythology, mystery and history of wolves in Britain.Derek Gow’s dream is that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain. Wolf rewilding projects have been successfully implemented across the world – so what is holding us back in the UK?Hunt for the Shadow Wolf is Derek’s quest to uncover the true nature of this magnificent creature. As Derek worked to reintroduce the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Telegraph‘One of the most remarkable figures in British conservation.’ The Observer‘There have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best.’ The Spectator‘Beautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.’ Isabella Tree, author of Wilding''A dazzling romp through the turbulent history of wolves in Britain.'' Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell''Gow''s anecdotes will leave you howling - and his historical detective work to track down the shadow of the wolf is as gripping as any thriller.'' Guy Shrubsole, author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain‘Gow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside.’ GuardianAuthor of Bringing Back the Beaver and Britain’s favourite maverick rewilder Derek Gow embarks on an adventure to uncover the mythology, mystery and history of wolves in Britain.Derek Gow’s dream is that one day we will see the return of the wolf to Britain. Wolf rewilding projects have been successfully implemented across the world – so what is holding us back in the UK?Hunt for the Shadow Wolf is Derek’s quest to uncover the true nature of this magnificent creature. As Derek worked to reintroduce the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Essential guide for detailed evaluation of business quality aimed at investors in both public and private markets A practical tool for investment analysis, On the Hunt for Great Companies: An Investor's Guide to Evaluating Business Quality and Durability helps readers analyze target companies in relation to 17 traits of business quality, as well as the nuances within them. Readers will learn how to empirically evaluate the traits of a good business, including passionate management, staying power, abnormal reinvestment options, low dependency risk, and to identify emerging quality. This book is supported by a wealth of real-world examples, both contemporary and historical, detailed original illustrations, and true business stories and anecdotes from investor and former comedian Simon Kold. In this book, readers will learn about: Practical guidelines for research into 17 nuances of business qualityMethods to formulate falsifiable test statements and empirically test those predictions, rather than relying on heuristics or box-checkingIncorporates memorable investment advice through Kold’s trademark humorous style Detailed, sophisticated, and highly actionable, On the Hunt for Great Companies is an essential for professional investors of all sizes, in all industries, in both public and private markets.

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This repackaged edition of this best-selling guide to anatomy in art that will help artists of all levels to improve their life-drawing skills. Unlock your inner artist and discover how to draw the human body in this beautifully-illustrated art book by celebrated artist and teacher, Sarah Simblet. Whether you''re looking to develop a new skill this New Year, or develop your drawing skills even further, this visually-striking guide offers a fresh approach to drawing the human body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 250 specially-commissioned photographs and drawings -Covers each part of the human body from head to toe -10 masterclasses demonstrate how famous artists have depicted the human body-Practical advice and top-tips on life drawing Combining stunning photographs of models with historical and contemporary works of art and her own dynamic life drawing, Sarah will take you on a journey inside the human body to map its skeleton, muscle groups and body systems. Bring your artwork to life in the most dynamic way possible, with detailed line drawings superimposed over photographs to reveal the links between the body''s appearance and it''s construction. Featuring inspirational master classes on world-famous artworks, from Michelangelo to Hans Holbein, Ingres to Degas and more, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A stolen magical gem transforms an orphan''s destiny... A stunning and completely unputdownable romantasy novel set in an alternative historical Paris, The Kiss of the Nightingale weaves together the seduction of Bridgerton and the magic of Raven Kennedy''s Gild.1890, Lutèce: In this city, Talents are everything: precious gems that gift unrivalled skills to their owners. The most coveted, Elite Talents, are claimed by the aristocracy, passed through generations by blood magic.Cleodora dreamed of inheriting her father''s Tailoring Talent, but when he died, the magic died with him. Now she''s left with empty promises, a dress shop she can''t keep afloat, and her bed-ridden younger sister.But everything changes when she meets the dark-eyed Lady Dahlia Sibille. Dahlia offers Cleodora a Singing Talent - a chance to save her beloved sister and rewrite her own fate. From the first instant, Cleodora is bewitched... There''s just one catch: she needs to steal an Elite Talent from the prestigious Lenoir family.As Lutèce''s nightingale, Cleodora is the star of the opera''s galas and balls, worlds away from the darkness and dust of home. But the handsome yet infuriating Vicomte Lenoir is nothing like she expected.Soon, the Vicomte''s teasing smiles win her over, even as Dahlia''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Based on the unbelievable true story that led to the U.S. government''s investigation into paranormal and confront the most infamous nexus for the unexplainable!Unidentified flying objects. Animal mutilation. Terrifying otherworldly cryptids. Countless strange phenomena. For more than 50 years, a remote ranch in the Uinta Basin has been the most significant nexus for the paranormal. Inspired by one family’s confrontation with the unexplainable and terrifying… and what happened when they invited the largest scientific investigation of the paranormal to their ranch. Based on the 2005 groundbreaking, electrifying nonfiction book by Dr. Colm Kelleher and veteran investigative journalist George Knapp that revealed the captivating true history of Gorman Ranch for the first time, seizing mainstream imagination and inspiring high profile investigations, documentaries, and genre fiction in various media. Now, working hand-in-hand with Kelleher and Knapp, and incorporating never-before-seen new revelations, writer Zac Thompson (X-Men Unlimited, Undone By Blood) with Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds) adapts the category-defying tale in a series perfect for fans of I Hate This Place and The Low, Low Woods! Collects Hunt for the Skinwalker #1-4.

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Following in the tradition of Clive Cussler and Matthew Reilly, Andy McDermott takes us a roller-coaster ride in search of the legendary Atlantis.Archaeologist Nina Wilde believes she hasfound the location of the lost city of Atlantis andnow she wants the opportunityto prove her theory. Someone else though wants her dead! With the help of ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase and beautiful heiress Kari Frost, Nina faces a breakneck race against time around the world, pursued at every step by agents of the mysterious and murderous Brotherhood of Selasphoros. From the jungles of Brazil to the mountains of Tibet, from the streets of Manhattan to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, the hunt for Atlantis leads to a secret hidden for 11,000 years which in the wrong hands could destroy civilization as we know it...

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From an impoverished childhood in the Scottish highlands to Victorian London, this is the inspiring story of two brothers – Daniel and Alexander Macmillan – who built a publishing empire - and brought Alice in Wonderland to the world. Their remarkable achievements are revealed in this entertaining, superbly researched biography.Daniel and Alexander arrived in London in the 1830s at a crucial moment of social change. These two idealistic brothers, working-class sons of a Scottish crofter, went on to set up a publishing house that spread radical ideas on equality, science and education across the world. They also brought authors like Lewis Carroll, Thomas Hardy and Charles Kingsley, and poets like Matthew Arnold and Christina Rossetti, to a mass audience. No longer would books be just for the upper classes.In Literature for the People Sarah Harkness brings to life these two warm-hearted men. Daniel was driven by the knowledge that he was living on borrowed time, his body ravaged by tuberculosis. Alexander took on responsibility for the company as well as Daniel’s family and turned a small business into an international powerhouse. He cultivated the literary greats of the time, weathered controversy and tragedy, and fostered a dynasty that would include ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Soon to be a Netflix film!From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and For All Nights have always been Auden’s time, her chance to escape everything that’s going on around her. Then she meets Eli, a fellow insomniac, and he becomes her nocturnal tour guide. Now, with an endless supply of summer nights between them, almost anything can happen. . . . “As with all Dessen’s books, [this] is a must-have” —VOYA, starred reviewSarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen:That SummerSomeone Like YouKeeping the MoonDreamlandThis LullabyThe Truth About Forever Just ListenLock and KeyAlong for the RideWhat Happened to GoodbyeThe Moon and MoreSaint AnythingOnce and for All

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Beware the evil in the woods. . . In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and the snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church. But for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories. She alone can see the house spirits that guard her home, and sense the growing forces of dark magic in the woods. . . Atmospheric and enchanting, with an engrossing adventure at its core, The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for readers of Naomi Novik's Uprooted, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE DEREK WALCOTT PRIZE FOR POETRYIt is the current Poet Laureate who has done the most to bring medieval poetry to contemporary audiences . . . in its own eccentric way, [The Owl and the Nightingale] is every bit as enticing as Gawain . . . it is arguably the greatest early Middle English poem we have. ProspectA graceful, elegant translation. GuardianFollowing his acclaimed translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl, Simon Armitage shines light on another jewel of Middle English verse. In his highly engaging version, Armitage communicates the energy and humour of the tale with all the cut and thrust of the original. An unnamed narrator overhears a fiery verbal contest between the two eponymous birds, which moves entertainingly from the eloquent and philosophical to the ribald and ridiculous. The disputed issues still resonate – concerning identity, cultural habits, class distinctions and the right to be heard. Excerpts were featured in the BBC Radio 4 podcast, The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed. Including the lively illustrations of Clive Hicks-Jenkins, this is a book for the whole household to read and enjoy.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE DEREK WALCOTT PRIZE FOR POETRYIt is the current Poet Laureate who has done the most to bring medieval poetry to contemporary audiences . . . in its own eccentric way, [The Owl and the Nightingale] is every bit as enticing as Gawain . . . it is arguably the greatest early Middle English poem we have. ProspectA graceful, elegant translation. GuardianFollowing his acclaimed translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl, Simon Armitage shines light on another jewel of Middle English verse. In his highly engaging version, Armitage communicates the energy and humour of the tale with all the cut and thrust of the original. An unnamed narrator overhears a fiery verbal contest between the two eponymous birds, which moves entertainingly from the eloquent and philosophical to the ribald and ridiculous. The disputed issues still resonate – concerning identity, cultural habits, class distinctions and the right to be heard. Excerpts were featured in the BBC Radio 4 podcast, The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed. Including the lively illustrations of Clive Hicks-Jenkins, this is a book for the whole household to read and enjoy.

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The First Graphic Adaptation of the Multi-Million Bestseller''12th June, 1942: I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone, and I hope you will be a great source of comfort and support.''In the summer of 1942, fleeing the horrors of the Nazi occupation, Anne Frank and her family were forced into hiding in the back of an Amsterdam warehouse. Aged thirteen when she went into the secret annexe, Anne Frank kept a diary in which she confided her innermost thoughts and feelings, movingly revealing how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with the daily threat of discovery and death.Adapted by Ari Folman, illustrated by David Polonsky, and authorized by the Anne Frank Foundation in Basel, this is the first graphic edition of the beloved diary of Anne Frank.''Faithful to the spirit and often the language of the diary... Mr Polonsky''s beautiful artwork offers a charming and convincing view of Anne on the page'' THE ECONOMIST''Folman and Polonsky have reclaimed Anne Frank in all of her humanity, and they allow us to witness for ourselves her beauty, courage, vision and imagination. And, in doing so, they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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September, 1145. The body of a Templar knight is discovered in the Forest of Wyre on Worcestershire''s northern border, and concealed upon his person is a bloodstained document that reveals the identity of a traitor. Undersherif Hugh Bradecote, Sergeant Catchpoll and Underserjeant Walkelin must discover who the dead man was and whether his death was personal, political or an outlaw killing. They are surprised to find that the locals believe the killer to be the Raven Woman, a shape-changer, who lurks in the woods, and when they discover the identity of the dead knight, Ivo de Mitton, long ago believed to have killed his own kin, there are more questions than answers.Does the tale of the Raven Woman contain a kernel of truth? Is the suspected traitor really guilty, and if not, who gains most by his fall from grace? Ultimately, can Bradecote, Catchpoll and Walkelin see the wood from the trees and bring a killer to justice? Author brings to life the mysterious world of twelfth-century Worcestershire Following the massive success of the earlier titles in the Bradecote and Catchpoll series, we are proud to launch Sarah Hawkswood''s new book, Feast for the Ravens. This title will appeal particularly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The runaway international No.1 bestseller that launched Tom Clancy's spectacular career - became a blockbuster film - and introduced Jack Ryan.THE HUNT IS ON...Silently, beneath the chill Atlantic waters, Russia's ultra-secret missile submarine, the Red October, is heading west.The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. With all-out war only seconds away, the superpowers race across the ocean on the most desperate mission of a lifetime.

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The runaway international No.1 bestseller that launched Tom Clancy’s spectacular career – became a blockbuster film – and introduced Jack Ryan.THE HUNT IS ON…Silently, beneath the chill Atlantic waters, Russia’s ultra-secret missile submarine, the Red October, is heading west.The Americans want her. The Russians want her back. With all-out war only seconds away, the superpowers race across the ocean on the most desperate mission of a lifetime.

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Follow twelve-year-old Sim’s time travel adventure in Ancient Egypt in Hunt for the Golden Scarab, the first title in Time Keys, a spectacular, action-packed mystery series by bestselling, multi-award-winning author M. G. Leonard.

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In 1990, in a drafty basement archive in Prague, two American historians made a startling discovery: a Nazi roster from 1945 that no Western investigator had ever seen. The long-forgotten document, containing more than 700 names, helped unravel the details behind the most lethal killing operation in World War Two.In the tiny Polish village of Trawniki, the SS set up a school for mass murder and then recruited a roving army of foot soldiers, 5,000 men strong, to help annihilate the Jewish population of occupied Poland. After the war, some of these men vanished, making their way to the U.S. and blending into communities across America. Though they participated in some of the most unspeakable crimes of the Holocaust, Trawniki Men spent years hiding in plain sight, their terrible secrets intact.In a story spanning seven decades, Citizen 865 chronicles the harrowing wartime journeys of two Jewish orphans from occupied Poland who outran the men of Trawniki and settled in the United States, only to learn that some of their one-time captors had followed. A tenacious team of prosecutors and historians pursued these men and, up against the forces of time and political opposition, battled to the present day to remove ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Max and Chaffy 4: Hunt for Pirate's Gold is brimming with fun, friendship and TREASURE! Full of delight, super bright artwork and interactive search and find pages to keep any new reader engaged.

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