the idle parent tom hodgkinson

The Idle Parent is Tom Hodgkinson''s radical parenting remedy against stifled, mollycoddled children.Modern life is wrecking childhood. Why can''t we just leave our kids alone?If you''ve ever wondered why so many of today''s children are unhappy, spoilt, stressed and selfish, then the answers and the remedy are to be found in The Idle Parent. Tom Hodgkinson wants us to leave our kids be, to give them the space and time to grow into self-reliant, confident, inquisitive, happy and free people. Full of practical tips of what to do and (more importantly) what not to do, Tom will not only help your kids be happier, but also help you, their parents, live happier and more fulfilled lives. ''Wise, practical, funny, personal, it will make you a much better parent'' Oliver James''An inspiring book, genuinely subversive. Time to put away "silly adult things" and embrace childhood in all its messy glory'' London Lite''A recipe for bright, happy people with need of neither television nor shrink. Who could ask for more?'' Evening Standard''An original, thought-provoking book'' Toby Young, Mail on SundayTom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the author of How to be Idle, How to be Free, The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to be Idle is Tom Hodgkinson''s brilliant guide to reclaiming your right to be idle''Well written, funny and with a scholarly knowledge of the literature of laziness, it is both a book to be enjoyed at leisure and to change lives'' Sunday TimesAs Oscar Wilde said, doing nothing is hard work. A burn-out work ethic has most of us in its thrall, and the idlers of this world have the odds stacked against them. But here, at last, is a book that can help. Hodgkinson presents us with a laid-back argument for a new contract between routine and chaos, an argument for experiencing life to the full and living in the moment. Ranging across a host of issues that affect the modern idler:-Sleep-Work-Pleasure and hedonism -Relationships-Bohemian living-Revolution Drawing on the writings of such well-known apologists for idleness as Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson and Nietzsche, his message is clear: take control of your life and reclaim your right to be idle.

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Everyone should work for themselves. But don''t cashflow forecasts, tax returns and P&Ls all sound a bit of a faff? Fear not: help is at hand. In Business for Bohemians, Tom Hodgkinson combines practical advice with laugh-out-loud anecdote to create a refreshingly candid guidebook for all of us who aspire to a greater degree of freedom in our working lives. Whether you dream of launching your own startup or profiting from your creativity in your spare time, Business for Bohemians will equip you with the tools to turn your talents into a profitable and enjoyable business. Accounting need no longer be a dark art. You will become au fait with business plans and a friend of the spreadsheet. You will discover that laziness can be a virtue. Above all, you will realise that freedom from the nine-to-five life is achievable - and, with Hodgkinson''s comforting, pragmatic and extremely funny advice at hand, you might even enjoy yourself along the way.Tom Hodgkinson is the founder and editor of The Idler and the bestselling author of How to be Idle, How to be Free, The Idle Parent and Brave Old World. In 2011 he and his partner Victoria launched the Idler Academy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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LP vinyl - Sbírka nejlepších nahrávek skupiny The Idle Race, které byly pořízeny v době, kdy vydávali u vydavatelství Liberty. Sbírka nejlepších nahrávek skupiny The Idle Race, které byly pořízeny v době, kdy vydávali u vydavatelství Liberty. Britská rocková skupina založená v šedesátých letech v Birminghamu je považována za pojítko mezi The Move, Electric Light Orchestra a Mike Sheridan And The Nightriders. V kapele působil legendární Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra, Traveling Wilburys). Obsah: LP1 Here We Go Round the Lemon Tree My Father's Son Imposters of Life's Magazine Sitting in My Tree The Skeleton and the Roundabout Knocking Nails into My House Days of the Broken Arrows Worn Red Carpet Neanderthal Man Victim of Circumstance In the Summertime Told You Twice Lucky Man (Alternative Version) Follow Me Follow (Alternative Version)

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Many years have passed since Goldilocks caused chaos at the Bears' house in the woods, but what happens when Little Bear wanders out of his fairytale and into the big city where Goldilocks now lives? Award-winning artist and animator Leigh Hodgkinson is the creator of this funny and clever fractured fairytale.

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Shortlisted for The 2023 Asian Prize for FictionA contemporary South Asian drama of love, loss and trauma that transports you from the urban elites of Pakistan to the mountains of Peru and the hustle and bustle of London.Zohaib, Misha, and Nadia were once inseparable, their childhood marked by fun and laughter. Yet the harmony shattered one fateful Karachi afternoon, laying bare divides they never saw coming.Years pass, but scars remain. Zohaib seeks solace in London, haunted by memories that refuse to fade. Meanwhile, Nadia has escaped the household where she first met Misha and Zohaib, but fate delivers her back to their door. As their paths collide, Nadia and Zohaib grapple with fragments of a past they''re still piecing together. The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon masterfully weaves a tapestry of emotions that spans continents and generations in a story of love that endures the ravages of time, healing that finds its way through the cracks, and pain that must be confronted to pave the way for a better tomorrow. With exquisite prose and vivid storytelling, Safinah Danish Elahi explores intricate layers of trauma, class division, and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.Perfect for fans of Kamila Shamsie ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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You can still work and be a great parent!Most modern parents work. And we have limited time, limited energy, limited patience and too much to do. We are seldom at our best at the end of a long working day when the parenting shift kicks in. We want to do the right thing but, in the thick of it, with no time to think and no energy to spare, it’s easy to miss the small changes that could make a big difference to our child’s (and our own) well-being.The Work/Parent Switch is essential reading for every working parent. Written by an expert in child development and psychology who has worked with thousands of stressed out working parents, it will walk you through an approach to parenting that will transform family life and can be fitted into modern working patterns. Covering all the key challenges such getting everyone out of the house on time in the morning, managing difficult behaviour when you’re tired at the end of the day, controlling tech time and avoiding Sunday night homework battles, The Parent/Work Switch will help you to stop feeling guilty about being at work and give you the tools to create the family ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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FOREWORD BY HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA''The most profound book on parenting I''ve ever read'' - Oprah Winfrey''Shefali Tsabary''s invaluable book shows how the challenges of parenting can become a great opportunity for spiritual awakening. Becoming a fully conscious parent is the greatest gift you can give your child.'' - Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now**********************In this transformative guide, clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary throws out the traditional parenting rulebook and invites you to see parenting in a radically new light.Through her groundbreaking approach, Dr Tsabary inspires you to get back in touch with their emotions and shed the layers of baggage they have inherited during their own life and are unconsciously heaping on their children. She teaches us that by embracing the emotional and spiritual lessons in the parenting journey, we not only support our children''s growth, but begin our own path to becoming more whole, present and empowered - and more effective as parents.The Conscious Parent will help you to reflect on your parenting style and move beyond the traditional, hierarchical parent-child dynamic. As you become more ''conscious'' in your parenting, you''ll learn how to transform your relationship with your child - building a stronger, more ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What happens when the very same system designed to protect children fails? That’s exactly what is happening right now in the UK family courts in cases of Parental Alienation, a form of post-divorce abuse.  Cafcass define Parental Alienation as ‘when a child’s resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent’; yet experts, therapists and social workers are not trained to assess or deal with cases involving Parental Alienation. I spent years making my case to judges, experts and lawyers, all of whom failed to agree on what was actually happening between my ex-wife, my kids and myself. At the time it seemed like I was constantly trying to prove a negative, to find a new direction to reach my kids, and while all were promising, all ended in expensive dead ends as my ex-wife pursued her agenda.  If I had to sum up the experience of trying to prove Parental Alienation in the courts, I would describe it as being trapped in the backseat of a car while it crashes in slow motion.  The system is not fit for purpose. The family courts are slow ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Did you know we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors? With the air-purifying, mind-calming, stress-relieving and productivity-boosting power of houseplants well established, it is time to transform your home with plants. Created by leading houseplant brand Leaf Envy, The Plant Parent Guide is here to reveal the incredible world of houseplants, but also teach you to select, style and care for them in the best way to suit your space. Upgrade your home with perfectly placed greenery by following the bespoke styling guides for every room, from shaded bedrooms to steamy bathrooms.Whether you're looking for the perfect Zoom backdrop or an oasis of calm in a busy kitchen, there are plenty of tips and tricks for choosing the best plants to suit your light, upkeep and styling requirements. Easy-to-follow care guides make becoming a plant parent pro simple, with advice for every season to ensure your plants flourish year-round. For houseplant newbies there are recommendations for the species hardest to kill, while for the already green-fingered there are ideas for more unusual plants to introduce, and instructions for mastering the art of propagation.With The Plant Parent Guide, any home can become a beautiful and thriving plant-filled space. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tools You Need to Stop the Spread of WorryAnxiety has an amazing ability to spread. But there are practical things you can do to fight back. In this encouraging, well-designed companion workbook to The Worry-Free Parent, veteran counselor and parenting expert Sissy Goff helps you dig deeper into the roots of your anxiety and identify targeted ways to overcome it.Through clinically tested questions and exercises, learn how to● uncover more of what keeps you stuck in worry● reframe your concerns with worry-fighting truths and Scripture● implement joy-filled practices to foster deeper connection in your family● find practical ways to experience freedom in your daily life Here are the space and tools you need to grab hold of peace, embrace grace, and become the person, parent, and family you want to be.Also available: The Worry-Free Parent, packed with foundational principles and advice for becoming a worry-free family.

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Také máte pocit, že jste se stali otroky svých dětí? Z přehnaně zaníceného rodičovství však vede cesta ven. Existuje jednoduché řešení, které váš život učiní snazším a finančně méně náročným, život vašich dětí učiní radostnějším a navíc vám pomůže vychovat děti šťastné a soběstačné. Toto řešení autor knihy nazývá "líné rodičovství" a jeho mantra zní jednoduše: "Nechte je být." Líný rodič je totiž dobrý rodič.Taková filozofie pravděpodobně může jít modernímu, zaneprázdněnému rodiči proti srsti, protože je nám neustále předkládáno, abychom dělali více, a ne méně. Všichni rodiče bloumají kudy chodí, sžíráni hlodavým pocitem, že to všechno dělají nějak špatně a že je potřeba víc pracovat. Nikoliv. Problém není v tom, že do rodičovství vkládáme příliš málo práce, nýbrž že jí vkládáme příliš mnoho. Tím, jak přehnaně zasahujeme do života svých dětí, jim bráníme, aby vyrostly a postaraly se samy o sebe. Stáhněte se. Nechte je žít. Vítejte ve škole líného rodičovství. Jde o zaručený úspěch pro obě strany - vy budete mít méně práce a dítě tím jen získá, vy i vaše děti se naučíte užívat každodenního života a také samostatnosti a nezávislosti. A jak na to se dozvíte v humorné a láskyplné knize Toma Hodgkinsona, líného rodiče tří dětí, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''I am so glad this book is here, and only sorry it didn''t arrive sooner.'' - Sandi ToksvigThis informative, funny and empowering book from the hosts of the award-winning podcast Some Families is the must-have parenting toolkit for the LGTBQ+ community, their friends, family and allies, now with an introduction by Sandi Toksvig.‘Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read.’ - Will YoungLGBTQ+ people have more options than ever before when it comes to starting a family, but a lack of both focused information and mainstream representation can leave parents, prospective parents, friends and relatives in the dark.Authors Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley spoke to dozens of experts and queer families, and this hugely-needed book is the product of those conversations and their own experiences of becoming parents through IUI and adoption respectively.90% of queer parenting is just . . . parenting, but being LGBTQ+ when you’re a parent does bring with it a host of conundrums that mainstream guides – which tend to assume heterosexuality – do not address.From adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatment and other routes to parenthood, to donors, trans parenting, how to deal with family-focused homophobia, coming out at the school gates and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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There was a green pea who swallowed a sprout. Without a doubt, a Brussels sprout. What''s that about?This little pea is SO hungry! So hungry that he has swallowed a sprout, slurped down some soup, munched all the bread, wolfed down the pie, gobbled the cake, noshed all the pickle, guzzled the cheese (that made him sneeze), drank all the tea, and then, chomped up the table! And after ALL that, he needs to have a rest. But just WHOSE food was he eating? And WHOSE bed is he resting in? Cue ... one very grumpy, very hungry princess … with a taste for revenge.A highly imaginative modern retelling of fairy-tale classic, The Princess and the Pea, and much-loved nursery rhyme, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, with artwork that is both stylishly detailed and incredibly funny.

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From the award-winning author of THE BUBBLE BOY comes a heart-warming and unforgettable story​ that follows one boy’s search for the perfect family, with surprising and unexpected results. Perfect for fans of Onjali Q. Rauf and Lisa Thompson. 'Friendship, laughter, suspense and more!' - Ross Welford, author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER and THE 1000-YEAR-OLD BOY THINGS MY PERFECT PARENTS MUST HAVE: 1. A mega mansion like the ones footballers live in 2. A garage wall with a basketball hoop 3. No gerbils 4. Holidays to Disneyland All Sam wants is a family of his own, a home instead of a ‘house’ and parents he knows will still be there when he wakes up. Because Sam has been in and out of foster care his whole life and he can’t imagine ever feeling like he truly belongs. Then his best friend Leah suggests that rather than wait for a family to come to him, he should go out and find one. So begins The Perfect Parent Project ... But Sam may just discover that family has a funny way of finding you.

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Help your child create the perfect study conditions at home to give them the support they need when studying. A Parent's Guide to Effective Study Habits is for parents and caregivers who want to know how to help their children realise their potentialWritten for parents and caregivers of children aged 10–18, this guide covers a range of proven strategies to help children focus and engage with different types of schoolwork. It contains practical tips on topics like organisation, study strategies, how to prepare for exams and achieving peak performance using a structured approach. This parent's guide offers:An easy-to-follow approach to help with studying, with jargon-free language. An opportunity to boost home learning for parents and caregivers who want to support their children at home. Content by expert author Jon Tait, a distinguished educator and school leader from the UK with 25 years experience in the education profession. The book is written using accessible, jargon-free language that is easy to follow and understand. Strategies are clearly laid out with clear, step-by-step instructions and notes on any equipment you'll need. The science behind the strategies is explained in easy-to-digest, bitesize chunks and there are useful tips on what to avoid and how ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Understand key stages in your child''s development and discover effective parenting strategies from experts in education and neuroscience.What Every Parent Needs to Know delves into the latest research on child brain development and applies it to real-life scenarios that all parents face. This isn''t one person''s opinion or experience of parenting. Director of Education at the Centre for Child Mental Health, Margot Sunderland, together with research from Professor Jaak Panksepp, who has studied the emotional brain for over 30 years, presents evidence-based strategies for parents looking for trusted information and guidance on how best to raise their family.Alongside detailed information on how the child''s brain works, anatomical illustrations present the science while case studies and Q and As apply the science to everyday situations. Parenting strategies span from sleep training your newborn right through to soothing your 12-year-old, addressing separation, anxiety, social development and more. This book not only focuses on your child''s needs but also on yours as a parent with advice on looking after yourself too. New material on child mental health completes this new edition making it the ultimate parenting tome.

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This revised and expanded edition of Tolkien’s own Hobbit-inspired poetry includes previously unpublished poems and notes, and is beautifully illustrated by Narnia artist Pauline Baynes.''Tom was here before the river and the trees…. He made paths before the Big People and saw the little People arriving. He was here before the Kings and the graves and the Barrow-wights. When the Elves passed westward, Tom was here already…’One of the most intriguing characters in The Lord of the Rings, the amusing and enigmatic Tom Bombadil also appears in verses said to have been written by Hobbits and preserved in the ‘Red Book’ with stories of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins and their friends.The Adventures of Tom Bombadil collects these and other poems, mainly concerned with legends and jests of the Shire at the end of the Third Age. This special edition has also been expanded to include earlier versions of some poems, a fragment of a prose story with Tom Bombadil, and comprehensive notes by acclaimed Tolkien scholars Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond.

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Go Beyond the Ban. Rediscover Twain''s Timeless Tale.Part of the Contested Classics Series, this distinctive edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain reinvigorates the timeless classic with a contemporary lens. First published in 1876, Twain''s novel captures the youthful adventures and mischiefs of Tom Sawyer, a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. This edition not only brings to life the charm and humor of Twain''s writing but also thoughtfully addresses the reasons behind the book''s contested status in modern times.Our editors identify the text that has been challenged and dives deep with annotations on the main reasons for banning The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:Racial Stereotypes and Language: Twain''s portrayal of race and use of racially charged language, particularly in the depiction of the character Jim, has been a significant point of contention, prompting debates about racial sensitivity and historical context.Mischief and Rebellion: Tom Sawyer''s antics and rebellious nature, often seen as promoting bad behavior or disrespect for authority, have been reasons for the book''s challenge, especially in school settings.Societal Critique: The novel''s critique of adult hypocrisy and societal norms, while lauded for its honesty, has also been viewed as problematic for younger readers.Portrayal of Violence ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.‘Now he found out a new thing – namely, that to promise not to do a thing is the surest way in the world to make a body want to go and do that very thing.’An idyllic snapshot of a boy’s childhood along the banks of the Mississippi River, Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is the author’s work that comes closest to his boyhood experiences of growing up in Hannibal in the 1840s.Mischievous and full of energy, Tom enjoys childish pranks and pastimes with his friends, Huck Finn, the town outcast and Joe Harper, his best friend. However, at the town graveyard, Huck and Tom witness a murder, carried out by local vagabond Injun Joe. They vow never to tell a soul about what they have seen and so begins their journey into adulthood as Tom wrestles with his own morality, guilt and anxiety.A ‘coming of age’ tale, it is through Tom’s adventures and relationships with others that he becomes more responsible and more aware of his own inner conflict. Through the central characters of Tom and Huck, Twain satirises the moral rigidity of society and adult hypocrisy, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tale of Tom Kitten is set in the cottage garden Beatrix created herself at Hill Top, the farm she owned near the village of Sawrey. Tom and his sisters look so smart in their new clothes. When their mother sends them outside while she waits for her visitors, she couldn''t possibly guess what kind of mess they are going to get themselves into!The Tale of Tom Kitten is number eight in Beatrix Potter''s series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFor five generations, the Pemberton family have farmed at Birks Farm in the picturesque town of Lytham on Lancashire''s Fylde Coast, working at the heart of the area since the 1830s and supplying dairy produce to the local community ever since. In 2016, Tom Pemberton uploaded a one-minute video to YouTube about how to use the farm shop''s new raw milk vending machine. He thought a handful of people would watch it. It turns out many more did. And so he began uploading regular videos, every Tuesday, Friday and the occasional Sunday to show what he gets up to on the farm. Things don''t always go to plan, especially when you''re the farmer''s son, but every day''s a learning day and Tom approaches work as he does life in general: stay positive and don''t take yourself too seriously. Make Hay While the Sun Shines takes us behind the farm gate and follows a year on the farm: from calving to maintaining machinery, from mucking out to planning and building a brand-new cow shed. Tom gives us a unique insight into everyday life on a busy dairy farm with all its highs, lows and hard graft. Full of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From Chuck Noll''s Steelers to the Peyton Manning-era Colts through Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, legendary NFL coach Tom Moore recalls his nearly 50-year role in the evolution of football and the keys to player-centric coaching.Tom Moore is not only the oldest NFL coach ever, but he is also hailed as the greatest NFL assistant coach of all-time--though he humbly cites the talent and hard work of his players as the keys to his success. In six different decades, he has served as a guru to the likes of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Barry Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Edgerrin James, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Mike Webster, Randall McDaniel, Cris Carter, Marvin Harrison, and more.In The Players'' Coach, Moore recounts the most exceptional players-first coaching career in the history of the game, talks football with his proteges and underdog athletes alike, and lays out the principles that helped him define the modern gridiron.In an era of "systems," "analytics," and "Xs and Os," Moore maintains a refreshing focus on the "Jimmys and Joes"--and the results speak for themselves: twenty-five postseason appearances, fifteen division titles, and four Super Bowl victories in an ongoing career that has included the Steelers, Vikings, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This revised and expanded edition of Tolkien's own Hobbit-inspired poetry includes previously unpublished poems and notes, and is beautifully illustrated by Narnia artist Pauline Baynes.'Here is something that no devotee of the Hobbit epic can afford to miss, while awaiting a further instalment of the history of these fascinating people - a selection [of verses] offered as an 'interim report' to those interested in Hobbit-lore, and to any others who may find amusement in this mixed bag of old confections.'One of the most intriguing characters in The Lord of the Rings, the amusing and enigmatic Tom Bombadil, also appears in verses said to have been written by Hobbits and preserved in the 'Red Book' with stories of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins and their friends. The Adventures of Tom Bombadil collects these and other poems, mainly concerned with legends and jests of the Shire at the end of the Third Age.This special edition has been expanded to include earlier versions of some of Tolkien's poems, a fragment of a prose story with Tom Bombadil, and comprehensive notes by acclaimed Tolkien scholars Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond.

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"Mark Twain was the first truly American writer, and all of us since are his heirs." - William FaulknerThis elegant collector''s edition presents Mark Twain''s classic novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.Mark Twain''s classic of smalltown life along the banks of the Mississippi features loveable rascal Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn - a social outcast and son of the town drunk. Dogged his nemesis - the villainous Injun Joe - Tom embarks with Huck on a series of boyhood adventures, which include witnessing a murder in a graveyard at dead of night, running away to become a pirate and hunting for buried treasure in a haunted house. Twain paints a wonderfully droll and idyllic picture of rural Missouri as his quick-witted hero keeps weaving his way into, and out of, trouble. This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Tom was a glittering hero once more - the pet of the old, and the envy of the young...There were some that believed he would be President yet, if he escaped hanging.''In this enduring and internationally popular novel, Mark ogaincombines social satire and dime-novel sensation with a rhapsody on boyhood and on America''s pre-industrial past. Tom Sawyer is resilient, enterprising, and vainglorious. In a series of adventures along the banks of the Mississippi, he usually manages to come out on top. From petty triumphs over his friends and over his long-suffering Aunt Polly, to his intervention in a murder trial, Tom engages readers of all ages. He has long been a defining figure in the American cultural imagination.Alongside the charm and the excitement, Twain raises serious questions about community, race, and the past. Above all, the book invites discussion of the way in which childhood is invoked to counter the uncomfortable truths of the adult world. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cause some mischief with troublemakers Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, now written with young readers in mind! Young Tom Sawyer lives on the Mississippi River with his Aunt Polly and her nosy cat. He loves jam, and he hates to wear shoes. He’d rather become a pirate than go to school—and he knows exactly what he’d do with pirate gold if he ever found some! Join Tom on adventure after adventure as he makes friends, hunts for buried treasure, and explores the banks of the Mississippi. But what happens when the going gets tough? Will Tom be brave enough to escape spooky houses, thunderstorms, and caves full of bats? With foil on the cover and vibrant full-color art from Rosalia Radosti, this adaptation of Mark Twain’s tale of American boyhood promises to be an exciting first chapter book. From Starry Forest Books, Classic Adventures brings action-packed adaptations of favorite classics to early readers.

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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. On the banks of the Mississippi, Tom Sawyer and his friends seek out adventure at every turn. Then one fateful night they witness a murder. The boys swear never to reveal the secret and run away to be pirates and search for hidden treasure. But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with the murderer, can he escape unharmed?Richard Peck is an American novelist known for his young adult books. He was awarded American''s highly prestigious Newbery Medal in 2001 for his novel A Year Down Yonder.

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The mischievous and inventive little boy Tom Sawyer is followed in Mark Twain's 1876 novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as he makes his way around the sleepy hamlet of St. Petersburg, Missouri. Tom goes on a number of experiences with his closest buddy Huckleberry Finn, including playing pirates and looking for riches, as well as going to his own funeral and seeing a murder. Tom has moral and developmental challenges throughout the novel, but in the end, he learns the value of accountability and integrity. The book is a timeless coming-of-age story that has won readers' hearts for more than a century.

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In 2003, an independent film called The Room - starring and written, produced, and directed by a mysteriously wealthy social misfit named Tommy Wiseau - made its disastrous debut in Los Angeles. Described by one reviewer as ''like getting stabbed in the head'', the $6 million film earned a grand total of $1,800 at the box office and closed after two weeks. Over a decade later, The Room is an international cult phenomenon, whose legions of fans attend screenings featuring costumes, audience rituals, merchandising and thousands of plastic spoons. In The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero, Tommy''s costar, recounts the film''s bizarre journey to infamy, explaining how the movie''s many nonsensical scenes and bits of dialogue came to be and unraveling the mystery of Tommy Wiseau himself. But more than just a riotously funny story about cinematic hubris, The Disaster Artist is an honest and warm testament to friendship.

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As an experienced paediatrician, Rebekah Diamond is deeply grounded in a fact-based understanding of child healthcare. Addressing the overload of relatable but often dangerously misleading information bombarding parents, Dr Diamond cuts through to the facts, unpacks the whys behind them and helps parents empower their own instincts. From safe-sleep guidelines, breast feeding, and binky addiction to sensory developmental activities, baby products, and the final - and 100% evidence-based - word on the vaccination debate. This is the modern parent''s one-stop-shop to joyful parenting.

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Edwin Muir - POOR TOM, J.F. Hendry - FERNIE BRAE, Gordon M. Williams - FROM SCENES LIKE THESE, Tom Gallacher - APPRENTICE. Growing Up in the West presents four very different and memorably vivid accounts of what it was to be young and growing up in Glasgow and the west of Scotland, from the 1930s to the 1960s.Poor Tom tells of a young man''s struggle to come to terms with the slow death of his brother in the city slums of a culturally impoverished Scotland. Fernie Brae celebrates the growth and education of a sensitive in a novel reminiscent of Joyce''s Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Gordon Williams''s novel tells a grimmer story as its young protagonist eventually succumbs to a culture of drink and violence where the harshness of life on the land sits next to industrial sprawl: ''From scenes like these old Scotia''s grandeur springs.'' Set in the Clydeside shipyards, the wryly observant and humorous style of Apprentice strikes a happier note from the 1960s.

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About the series: The series Tenn ELI Readers is divided into 3 levels according to the language level of the readers. It's in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience. Stages: Stage 1 Elementary (600 headwords) A1 Movers Stage 2 Pre-Intermediate (800 headwords) A2 Flyers/KET Stage 3 Intermediate (1000 headwords) B1 PET Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good hearth who's always in trouble with everyone: at home, in school and in church. With his best friends, Joe, Ben and Huckleberry, Tom lives an exciting aoutdoor life. But he begins to grow up when pretty Becky Thatcher comes to town, and when something errible happens in this quiet town near the Mississippi. The book contains: The Before You Read Activities section contains pre-reading activities. The text is divided into chapters and is equipped with a glossary at the bottom of each page. The After-Reading Activities section, at the end of each chapter, eases memorization and comprehension and rounds off ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One of the Financial Times'' Best Economics Books of 2023Visionary Oxford professor Ian Goldin and The Economist''s Tom Lee-Devlin show why the city is where the battles of inequality, social division, pandemics and climate change must be faced.From centres of antiquity like Athens or Rome to modern metropolises like New York or Shanghai, cities throughout history have been the engines of human progress and the epicentres of our greatest achievements. Now, for the first time, more than half of humanity lives in cities, and that continues to rise. In the developing world, cities are growing at a rate never seen before.Professor Goldin and Tom Lee-Devlin show why making our societies fairer, more cohesive and sustainable must start with our cities. Globalization and technological change have concentrated wealth into a small number of booming metropolises, leaving many smaller cities and towns behind and feeding populist resentment. Yet even within seemingly thriving cities like London or San Francisco, the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen and our retreat into online worlds tears away at our social fabric. Meanwhile, pandemics and climate change pose existential threats to our increasingly urban world.Age of the City combines the lessons of history with ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class. Working in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, £1 from the sale of a hardback copy in the UK will go towards supporting children in poverty. 'Powerful and moving with the potential to change lives' Hannah Gold'Full of empathy and most importantly, heart' Phil EarleThere's a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they're all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . . Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way. Praise for The Wrong Shoes: ‘An extraordinary, powerful and moving book that has the potential to change lives.’ Hannah Gold ‘Every chapter is full of experience & empathy & most importantly, heart’ Phil Earle ‘Reading fiction is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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PRE-ORDER THE NEXT THRILLING MURDER MYSTERY FROM TOM HINDLE DEATH IN THE ARCTIC COMING JANUARY 2025____________________________________One house. Nine guests. Endless motives for murder...Guests assemble at Hamlet Hall for a New Year''s Eve party to remember.They are to take part in a murder mystery game with a 1920s twist, and everyone has their own part to play.But the evening has barely begun when one guest is found dead - killed by an injury to the head.Someone is playing by their own rules.And in a close-knit community, old rivalries run deep...___________________________________________________Readers are loving The Murder Game . . .''Absolutely loved it''''A must-read for Christie fans''''Full of tension''''Fast-paced and thrilling''''So clever and intricate''_____________________________________________________Praise for Tom Hindle:''Will delight Agatha Christie fans'' Ragnar Jónasson''Twist after gut-punching twist'' M. W. Craven''Dazzling'' Crime Monthly''My kind of book'' Belfast Telegraph''Suspenseful'' Country Life MagazineMurder on Lake Garda by Tom Hindle was a no.8 Sunday Times bestseller 04/02/2024

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A wonderful novel and perfect book club choice, The Right Stuff is a wildly vivid and entertaining chronicle of America''s early space programme.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY US ASTRONAUT SCOTT KELLY‘What is it,’ asks Tom Wolfe, ‘that makes a man willing to sit on top of an enormous Roman Candle…and wait for someone to light the fuse?’ Arrogance? Stupidity? Courage? Or, simply, that quality we call ''the right stuff''?A monument to the men who battled to beat the Russians into space, The Right Stuff is a voyage into the mythology of the American space programme, and a dizzying dive into the sweat, fear, beauty and danger of being on the white-hot edge of history in the making.‘Tom Wolfe at his very best… Learned, cheeky, risky, touching, tough, compassionate, nostalgic, worshipful, jingoistic...The Right Stuff is superb’ New York Times Book Review

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Read this 19th-century childhood adventure story that confronts the reality of racism in America. ''There comes a time in every boy''s life when when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure''Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is a hero to his friends and a torment to his relations. For wherever there is mischief or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During one hot summer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a box of gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe?BACKSTORY: Find out some fascinating facts about the author and have a go at a game of marbles!

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One of the best-known classics of American literature, Mark Twain''s indelible novel of boyhood, friendship, and adventure.Few works of fiction are more known and beloved for keenly documenting the triumphs, trials, exultations, and despairs of boyhood than The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Set in 1840s Missouri, Mark Twain''s picaresque novel follows a rambunctious, rebellious rascal whose exploits are the delight of the town boys and the bane of the adults trying to “civilize” them at home, in school, and at church.Tom and his friends, including Huck Finn (the son of the town drunk and star of Twain’s subsequent masterpiece, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), skip school and run away, play pirates and robbers, go hunting in caves, fake their own deaths, poke around haunted houses, frolic along the river banks, and triumphantly interrupt their own funeral sermons. They believe in magic and superstitions, witness body snatchers and murder, and search for—and find—buried treasure.Twain''s mastery of satire and droll humor, his unparalleled narrative skill in capturing the incomparable fierce joys of childhood, and his piercing attentiveness to the ever-present tension between the freedom of adolescence and the confining expectations of social propriety have made this timeless tale of Americana a revered ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A sparkling return to the Golden Age of Crime Fiction, where even the most fiendish of mysteries can be unlocked by a keen eye and a sharp mind...1938, London. Ambitious lawyer Edmund Ibbs has got his teeth into the case of a lifetime – defending the young woman accused of shooting her husband in the infamous ‘Ferris Wheel Murder’ case. Despite a plethora of evidence against his client, Ibbs is certain he can secure her acquittal.But after a night of magic and illusion at London’s Pomegranate Theatre, Ibbs finds himself behind bars, accused of a double murder. The renowned prestidigitator Professor Paolini and the operator of said notorious Ferris wheel are dead, and as far as Scotland Yard’s Inspector Flint is concerned, all signs point to the lawyer’s guilt.Luckily for Ibbs, illusionist turned sleuth Joseph Spector also attended the theatre that night. Can Spector’s eye for detail pierce the veil of deceit in a world of illusion and misdirection, where seeing is not always believing?Reviews for Tom Mead''s Spector Locked-Room Mystery series''In Joseph Spector, Tom Mead has created an amateur sleuth to rival Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.'' M.W. Craven''Great fun.'' The Times''An affectionate tribute to the Golden Age locked-room ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A timely exploration of Austrian writer Ingeborg Bachmann by Booker-shortlisted author Tom McCarthy. Since her untimely death in 1973, Ingeborg Bachmann has come to be regarded as one of the twentieth century’s most important writers.  Unpacking a single Bachmann poem, novelist Tom McCarthy latches onto two of its central terms — the eponymous threshold and ledger — and takes off on a line of flight: through the work of Franz Kafka, David Lynch, Anne Carson, Sappho and Shakespeare. Can writing be understood as an experience of the threshold, a limit- or boundary- state? A condition of ecstasy or ec-stasis, standing outside of oneself? With identity ruptured and surpassed, how – and by whom – might such experience be recorded? Appearing on the eve of Bachmann’s centenary year, McCarthy’s book argues for the centrality of her vision to the very act of literature itself.  Ingeborg Bachmann (25 June 1926 – 17 October 1973) was an Austrian poet and author. She is regarded as one of the major voices of German-language literature in the 20th century. In 1963, she was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Â

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A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class. 'Powerful and moving with the potential to change lives' Hannah Gold'Full of empathy and most importantly, heart' Phil EarleThere's a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they're all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . . Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way. Praise for The Wrong Shoes: ‘An extraordinary, powerful and moving book that has the potential to change lives.’ Hannah Gold ‘Every chapter is full of experience & empathy & most importantly, heart’ Phil Earle ‘Reading fiction is about walking in the shoes of people whose lives are very different to ours and allowing more readers to see themselves in stories. The Wrong Shoes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unbelievably, Red Dwarf came back. Its first six series from 1988 to 1993 were quite an achievement, and it’s likely we would still be remembering it fondly if the story had ended there. But it didn’t. Tom Salinsky has been looking at exactly how this show came to be, how it got on the air, and how it stayed there. But in 1993, when Volume I ended, it was thought that Red Dwarf was gone for good. In Volume II, Tom will look at how it was relaunched, rebooted and reconceived in 1997 and again in 1999. And then how it came back from the dead in 2009 with a supposedly one-off mini-series, which instead launched three more series and a feature-length special. Along the way he’ll look at why star Chris Barrie wanted out and then wanted back in again, the perils of having or not having a live studio audience, the wisdom of trying to remake the show in America – or as a movie – and whether or not there’s life left in the show yet. It’s also a detailed critical analysis, examining why the best episodes succeed and why the less impressive episodes struggle, while also ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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One of the most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behaviour and incredible adventures. Whether he is heaving clods of earth at his brother, faking a gangrenous toe, or trying to convince the world that he is dead, Tom''s infectious energy and good humour shine through.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer features an afterword by playwright and screenwriter Peter Harness.

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The brutal murder of Sarah Ford and the disappearance of her six-year-old daughter, Alice, shattered the rural serenity of Julia Havilland''s childhood. But these are not the only scars that have resolutely refused to heal. Shortly afterwards, Colonel Mitchell Havilland sacrificed himself on a Falklands hillside in an act of characteristic - but baffling - heroism. When Julia comes home from China fifteen years later, it is to a place of ghosts.Whilst she awaits the outcome of the enquiry that seems destined to end her short but spectacular career in military intelligence, Julia is drawn back across the landscape of the past, to find that it is not just the tortured image of her much-loved father that returns to haunt her. Everything she has ever believed in and lived for has suddenly been called into question, and unless she confronts her demons, she will not survive. For there have been other deaths, and the dead will not sleep...At once a race-against-the-clock thriller and a complex psychological drama where the memories of the past conflict with knowledge of the present, The Sleep of the Dead is a stunning read on any level and more than confirms Tom Bradby as one of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beloved music critic Tom Breihan's fascinating narrative of the history of popular music through the lens of game-changing #1 singles from the Billboard Hot 100. When Tom Breihan launched his Stereogum column in early 2018, “The Number Ones”—a space in which he has been writing about every #1 hit in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, in chronological order—he figured he’d post capsule-size reviews for each song. But there was so much more to uncover. The column has taken on a life of its own, sparking online debate and occasional death threats. The Billboard Hot 100 began in 1958, and after four years of posting the column, Breihan is still in the early aughts. But readers no longer have to wait for his brilliant synthesis of what the history of #1s has meant to music and our culture. In The Number Ones, Breihan writes about twenty pivotal #1s throughout chart history, revealing a remarkably fluid and connected story of music that is as entertaining as it is enlightening.The Numbers Ones features the greatest pop artists of all time, from the Brill Building songwriters to the Beatles and the Beach Boys; from Motown to Michael Jackson, Prince, and Mariah Carey; ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Silver Invicta is a stream of impressions from a fishing life, in its varying moods, coloured with plenty of whisky and eccentric company. Join Tom Harland on his light-hearted journeys with his fly rod; take part in his triumphs and disasters on rough, wild camping trips and share his encounters with the wildlife of Scotland’s rivers and lochs.The ‘Silver Invicta’ was the traditional fly which was taken by Tom’s first salmon and is also a nod to the spirit of Scotland’s embattled migratory fish. Tom has fished throughout his local Scottish Borders, England, the Western Isles and New Zealand (a country he lived and worked in for two years), but his real passion is for the brown trout of the hill lochs of Assynt in the North-west Highlands.Open this treasure trove of a book to share the pleasure the author finds through fishing respectfully in magical, wild, and seldom-visited places.

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''Tom Holt''s comic fantasy is a great, uplifting read, fit to grace any reader''s book collection'' - Waterstones Books Quarterly''Holt''s quirky characters and whimsical voice successfully infuse life into this entertaining romantic comedy'' - Publishers WeeklyIt touches all our lives; our triumphs and tragedies, our proudest achievements, our most traumatic disasters. Alloyed of love and fear, death and fire and the inscrutable acts of the gods, insurance is indeed the force that binds the universe together.Hardly surprising, therefore, that Frank Carpenter, one of the foremost magical practitioners of our age, felt himself irresistibly drawn to it. Until, that is, he met Jane, a high-flying corporate heroine with an annoying habit of falling out of trees and getting killed. Repeatedly.It''s not long before Frank and Jane find themselves face to face with the greatest enigma of our times: When is a door not a door? When it''s a mousetrap.A madcap comic fantasy from one of Britain''s funniest writers.Books by Tom Holt:Walled Orchard SeriesGoatsongThe Walled OrchardJ.W. Wells & Co. SeriesThe Portable DoorIn Your DreamsEarth, Air, Fire and CustardYou Don''t Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It HelpsThe Better MousetrapMay Contain Traces of MagicLife, Liberty and the Pursuit of SausagesYouSpace SeriesDoughnutWhen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) Follow the young and mischievous Tom Sawyer as he joins forces with Huckleberry Finn, an adventurous vagabond boy, and together they set off on a thrilling escapade down the majestic Mississippi River. With his exceptional storytelling, Mark Twain captures the essence of boyhood, friendship, and the complexities of society in the Antebellum South era. These iconic tales continue to captivate readers of all ages with their humor, wit, and enduring charm. Witness Mark Twain's beloved classics come to life. -Vividly depicted settings of rural America along the Mississippi River. -Thought-provoking commentary on topics such as race, morality, and the consequences of societal norms. -Offers insightful examinations of joys, challenges, and growth that accompany the transition from childhood to adolescence. -Authentic portrayal of life in 19th-century America, capturing the essence of the time and place with vivid detail and realism. -Twain's signature humor and wit are prominent throughout the narrative.

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The classic boy-hero of American literature. Impish, daring young Tom Sawyer is the bane of the old, the hero of the young. There were some in his dusty old Missippi town who believed he would be President, if he escaped a hanging. For wherever there is mischief or adventure, Tom is at the heart of it. During one hot summer, Tom witnesses a murder, runs away to be a pirate, attends his own funeral, rescues an innocent man from the gallows, searches for treasure in a haunted house, foils a devilish plot and discovers a box of gold. But can he escape his nemesis, the villainous Injun Joe? ''In this book Twain anticipates every modern American novel, from Salinger to Pynchon'' Guardian

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