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The new novel from three times Orange Prize longlisted Leila AboulelaNatasha Wilson knows how difficult it is to fit in. Born to a Russian mother and a Muslim father, she feels adrift in Scotland and longs for a place which really feels like home.Then she meets Oz, a charismatic and passionate student at the university where Natasha teaches. As their bond deepens, stories from Natasha''s research come to life - tales of forbidden love and intrigue in the court of the Tsar.But when Oz is suspected of radicalism, Natasha''s own work and background suddenly come under the spotlight. As suspicions grow around her, and friends and colleagues back away, Natasha stands to lose the life she has fought to build.

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‘This is autobiography taken to the highest reaches of fiction, another wonderful novel of scorching power, shot through with honesty and lyricism’ ObserverThe Kindness of Women continues the story of Jim, the young boy whose experiences in Japanese-occupied Shanghai were described in Empire of the Sun. It follows his return to post-war England, setting his childhood in the context of a lifetime.Jim tries, and fails, to find stability as a medical student at Cambridge, then as a trainee RAF pilot in Canada. Having finally settled into happy family life, his world is ripped apart by domestic tragedy. He plunges into the maelstrom of the 1960s, an instigator and subject of every aspect of cultural, social and sexual revolution.We follow, in all this, the progress of a bruised mind as it tries to make sense of the upheaval around it. Turning conspicuously, as in Empire of the Sun, to the events of his own life, Ballard makes of experience fiction that is frankly startling and, at its most tender, powerfully moving.This edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard’s works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Ali Smith, Iain Sinclair, Martin Amis and Ned Beauman) and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kate Adie''s story is an unusual one. Raised in post-war Sunderland, where life was ''a sunny experience, full of meat-paste sandwiches and Sunday school'', she has reported memorably and courageously from many of the world''s trouble spots since she joined the BBC in 1969. THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS encompasses Adie''s reporting from, inter alia, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Tiananmen Square and, of course, the Gulf War of 1991. It offers a compelling combination of vivid frontline reporting and evocative writing and reveals the extraordinarily demanding life of the woman who is always at the heart of the action. Although an intensely private person, Kate Adie also divulges what it''s like to be a woman in a man''s world - an inspiration to many working women.

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The Library of Fragrance Dark Roses 30 ml
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Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer Travel opens our minds to the world; it helps us to embrace risk and uncertainty, overcome challenges and understand the people we meet and the places we visit. But what happens when we arrive home? How do our experiences shape us? The Kindness of Strangers explores what it means to be vulnerable and to be helped by someone we've never met before. Someone who could have walked past, but chose not to. This is a collection of stories by accomplished travellers and adventurous souls like Sarah Outen, Benedict Allen, Ed Stafford and Al Humphreys, who have completed daring journeys through challenging terrain, adventuring from the Calais Jungle to the Amazon, from Land’s End to the Gobi Desert, from New Guinea to Iran and many other places in between. Each has a story to tell of a time when they were vulnerable, when they were in need and a kind stranger came to their rescue. These are stories that make our hearts grow, stories that will restore our faith in the world and remind us that, despite what the media says, the world isn't a scary place – rather, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Kindness of Strangers - Pryce Lois, Stafford Ed, McNuff Anna, Levison Wood, Benedict Allen, Al Humphreys, Jamie McDonald, George Mahood, Fearghal

The Best of Enemies is the political diaries of one of the most significant politicians of the late twentieth century. Covering the Thatcher/Major period - during which time Norman Fowler held prominent positions in the Cabinet and as party chairman - Fowler's diaries observe both Prime Ministers, and their Cabinet colleagues, at close quarters.

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''A panoramic, ambitious tale.'' The Times''Exceptional.'' Salman Rushdie''Powerful.'' Christine Mangan''Captivating.'' ElleFrom the internationally bestselling author of Lullaby, The Country of Others is perfect for fans of Elena Ferrante, Tracy Chevalier, and Maggie O''Farrell.1944. After the Liberation, Mathilde leaves France to join her husband in Morocco.But life here is unrecognisable to this brave and passionate young woman. Her life is now that of a farmer’s wife – with all the sacrifices and vexations that brings. Suffocated by the heat, by her loneliness on the farm and by the mistrust she inspires as a foreigner, Mathilde grows increasingly restless.As Morocco’s struggle for independence intensifies, Mathilde and her husband find themselves caught in the crossfire.

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Become Part of a Counterculture of Kindness!Selfishness, pride, and hostility dominate the headlines, social media, and everyday interactions. But what if every Christian did one simple act of kindness each week? What if you could spark a revolution just by bringing someone a meal, offering to carry someone''s groceries, or sharing an encouraging word? Or maybe just by listening respectfully to someone you disagree with!With rousing encouragement and biblical insight, Dr. Tony Evans shows how, when we let the kindness of God change us, we can change the world. Through real-life examples and practical teaching, he empowers each of us to · choose honor over hate · recognize everyday opportunities to spread God''s love · discover the courage to step out in kindness Kindness is catching. It''s time to let God''s love ignite a countercultural movement that overcomes evil with good."A solid resource on the challenges and rewards of loving one''s neighbor."--Publishers Weekly

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The instant Sunday Times and Amazon charts bestseller"I found myself in the Auschwitz stables, and I felt an ember of hope. If I could make myself useful, helping these horses, maybe I could stay alive."In the darkest moment of history, one child found the courage and strength to survive the unimaginable. This is Henry''s true story.One hot, humid day in July, 1944, the Gestapo abducted fifteen-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Lódz Polish Ghetto. Like so many Jews before them, they had been selected to disappear - they were being sent to Auschwitz. Exhausted after hours of traveling, they finally emerged from the stifling, filth-ridden cattle car. Already devastated at having lost his father to starvation, Henry clutched his mother''s frail hand, knowing she was all he had left in the world, and that he was the only one left to protect her. In a flash, he felt them being brutally torn apart. Crying out for her, his heart shuddered as he watched her disappear into a sea of other women. Henry knew that was the last time he would ever see her, and he felt like he had failed her. He was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kolínská voda Dark Roses od The Library of Fragrance je unisex vůně s hlubokou květinovou kompozicí. Kombinuje tóny čajové růže, pačuli, ambry a vetiveru. Je určena pro večerní nošení a speciální příležitosti.

• Unisex vůně vhodná pro ženy i muže
• Hluboká a elegantní květinová kompozice
• Vydatná koncentrace kolínské vody
• Autentická a jedinečná vonná skladba

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Kniha The Shining od Stephena Kinga vypráví příběh pětiletého Dannyho, který má psychické schopnosti. Když se jeho rodina přestěhuje jako správci do opuštěného hotelu Overlook, Danny začne zažívat děsivé vize. Hotel ožívá vlastním životem a rodina se ocitá v pasti během zimní bouře.

• Klasický horor od Stephena Kinga v anglickém jazyce
• Brožovaná vazba pro snadné čtení a přenášení
• Intenzivní atmosféra izolace a nadpřirozena
• Poutavý příběh s psychologickými prvky

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Read the latest book from Dr Lucy Pollock, a wise, compassionate and helpful guide to ageing happily''The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes'' The Times''From the first pages, the impression you have is how much you’d want Pollock as your medical practitioner. . . this warm and compassionate book is part reflection, part rallying cry to set in place a better society for older people'' Daily Mail''Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling'' Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind__________In a society obsessed with staying young, how can we age with confidence?Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age.What will make us happy?What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears?What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age?This book contains lessons Lucy Pollock has learned from thirty years of working with older people and those close to them. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pre-order the latest book from Dr Lucy Pollock, a wise, compassionate and helpful guide to ageing happily''The Golden Rule is part manifesto for better integration and appreciation between generations, and part reflection on a career spent looking after our elders, [. . .] with good humour, sanity, wisdom and quite a few jokes'' The Times''From the first pages, the impression you have is how much you’d want Pollock as your medical practitioner. . . this warm and compassionate book is part reflection, part rallying cry to set in place a better society for older people'' Daily Mail''Beautiful and wise, filled with characters I know living through situations I recognise, filtered through the kindness of thoughtful storytelling'' Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind__________In a society obsessed with staying young, how can we age with confidence?Today, we are living longer lives, and have choices now as never before about how we will age.What will make us happy?What are we frightened of, and what might allay those fears?What changes, made right now, will help us to flourish as we age?This book contains lessons Lucy Pollock has learned from thirty years of working with older people and those close to them. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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They abandoned a soldier. Now Sherman’s bringing the consequences. Captain Frank Sherman has spent the last year trying to outrun the war he left behind. But when a call comes in about a friend who never made it home, he doesn’t hesitate to do what no one else will. The trail leads from Kabul’s collapse to a dark pipeline of human trafficking, where profit hides behind politics and no one’s hands are clean. Sherman’s only lead? A cold trail through the Rocky Mountains—and the kind of enemies who never leave loose ends. He’s not on a mission. He’s making it personal. They took the wrong man. Now Sherman’s coming to collect. The Last One Out is the fifth relentless entry in the Frank Sherman Thrillers Series—where justice always comes with a cost. Fans of Jack Reacher, The Gray Man and Mitch Rapp will tear through this one. _________________________________________Praise for the Frank Sherman Thrillers series:? ? ? ? ? “The story starts off with a bang and never lets up.”? ? ? ? ? “Frank Sherman and team get the job done regardless of the difficulty.”? ? ? ? ? “Sherman is a smart and tough SOB. It’s always good when ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover one family''s fascinating story in this beautiful, sweeping, multigenerational memoir, spanning 19th century south China to modern day Singapore''A captivating, compelling story of history, family loyalty, and personal sacrifice. A fascinating and richly textured multigenerational tale'' Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake''I would learn that when families tell stories, what they leave out re-defines what they keep in. With my family, these were not secrets intentionally withheld. Just truths too painful to confront . . .''________In the last years of her life, Teresa Lim''s mother, Violet Chang, had copies of a cherished family photograph made for those in the portrait who were still alive. On the back is the place and date: Hong Kong, 1935.Teresa would often look at this photograph, enticed by the fierceness and beauty of her great-aunt Fanny looking back at her. But Fanny never seemed to feature in the told and retold family stories. Why? she wondered.This photograph set Teresa on a journey to uncover her family''s remarkable history. Through detective work, serendipity, and the kindness of strangers, she was guided to the fascinating, extraordinary life of her great-aunt and her world of sworn spinsters, ghost husbands and the working-class feminists ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE WORST OF ENEMIES. THE BEST OF FRIENDS. A powerful, emotional novel of peace and friendship against the greatest of odds . . .1914. A boy enrols in the army, hoping to find peace in the great adventure of war. Handed a rifle, he discovers the grim reality: grey days distinguished only by the ever-present spectre of death. In the midst of horror, he finds close friendships, love and companionship. In an unexpected act of courage, he changes the course of history, bringing German and Brits to put down their weapons for a celebration of peace. In 1933, a father and son set out for Flanders. The former soldier carries more of the war with him than his maimed left hand. The British man he met in the forest of Ypres is a memory passed down from father to son, a story of friendship across enemy lines, forged by one uniting belief: the need for peace . . .'A small gem of a novel about the folly and wickedness of war' A. N. Wilson

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⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐Praise for Debbie Howells:‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter JamesNever rely on the kindness of strangers…You trust me with your home, yet we’ve never met. While you’re away, I tend to your French chateau. Or so you believe.But behind your back I immerse myself in your life of luxury – sipping your wine, lounging by your pool, wearing your designer clothes.And now I’m addicted to the high life, I can’t let it go.It’s simply to die for…An unputdownable thriller about secret, lies and deadly obsession. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.Readers are GRIPPED by Debbie Howells and The House Sitter:‘I feel like I ran a mile … this book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, a great whodunit and mind blowing twists!’’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James‘Wow! What a rush. A fast paced and twisted whodunit. I was kept guessing until the end.’ More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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* THE MEMORY BOX, THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW *A hidden note. A lost love. A second chance...''A wonderful, enthralling story; one that I didn''t want to end'' Lesley Pearse on The Key ''A heartbreakingly powerful read''The Sun on The KeyFrom the #1 bestselling author of The Letter, Kathryn Hughes, comes The Key, an unforgettable story of a heartbreaking secret that will stay with you for ever.1956 It''s Ellen Crosby''s first day as a student nurse at Ambergate Hospital. When she meets a young woman admitted by her father, little does Ellen know that a choice she will make is to change both their lives for ever...2006Sarah is drawn to the now abandoned Ambergate. Whilst exploring the old corridors she discovers a suitcase belonging to a female patient who entered Ambergate fifty years earlier. The shocking contents, untouched for half a century, will lead Sarah to unravel a forgotten story of tragedy and lost love, and the chance to make an old wrong right . . .''Oh wow! This story broke my heart then filled it with joy then broke it all over again! I adored The Letter and The Secret but this I have ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Set on the beautiful Swedish coast, this is a story of deep friendship and hope, about facing the worst parts of ourselves and stepping into a new future.Inez is ready to clean out her life. Seventy years old and no longer working as a women’s fiction author, her life has been accumulating in piles around her Swedish cottage by the sea. But it’s not just the house that needs cleaning. Inez is also ready to write one last book—her first true one—about the oyster diver, her friend who disappeared so long ago.Then Meja enters Inez’s life. Thirty-seven years old and hopelessly lost, Meja survives on the kindness of her disinterested boyfriend, a series of temp jobs, and bitterness over her mother’s constant disapproval. The second Inez sees her, she despises her. Meja seems just like the wispy women that Inez used to write about, except those women actually change.But as summer heats up on the Swedish coast, and stark truths are revealed, Inez and Meja will find themselves transformed by an unexpected friendship. Will the mystery of the oyster diver tear it all apart? Or could their new friendship be the key to uncovering the mystery?

Objev podobné jako The Oyster Diver's Secret - Caroline Safstrand

Tubbz kachnička představuje postavu Billa z hororové hry The Last of Us v humorném pojetí. Figurka je vyrobena z vinylu, měří 9 cm a je oficiálně licencovaná. Není určena pro hraní ve vodě a je vhodná pro děti od 6 let.

• Oficiálně licencovaná figurka z The Last of Us
• Detailní zpracování a věrné zachycení postavy
• Vhodná pro sběratele od 6 let
• První edice s vysokou sběratelskou hodnotou

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Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

• Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
• Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
• Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
• Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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''Unapologetically romantic, extremely funny, wry, dry, witty - and hugely uplifting'' – Marian KeyesAward-winner Eva Ibbotson''s The Secret Countess is a classic historical romance that stretches across countries, families and class divides.''Radiant and comforting'' – The TLSAfter revolution tears her country apart, young Russian countess Anna Grazinsky is forced to flee Saint Petersburg for rural England, where her now penniless family has no choice but to rely on the kindness of their only friend, Anna''s old governess. Determined to help her family in any way possible, Anna arms herself with an out-of-date book on housekeeping and takes work as a servant at a crumbling mansion in the English countryside.1919 sees Rupert, the handsome young Earl of Westerholme, return from war and become instantly mesmerized by Anna. As powerful attraction clashes with tradition, Anna finds concealing her true identity increasingly impossible.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Countess - Eva Ibbotson

He's about to give up when someone offers him her very last chip. A moving and uplifting story about struggle against adversity and the kindness of strangers. 10% of the profits from the sale of the book go to The Trussell Trust, supporting a network of 435 foodbanks across the UK.

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Winner of the Saltire Society Fiction Book of the Year 2018; Longlisted for The People''s Book Prize 2018; From one of our finest contemporary writers whose work has been praised by J.M. Coetzee, Ali Smith and Aminatta Forna, Leila Aboulela''s Elsewhere, Home offers us a rich tableau of life as an immigrant abroad, attempting to navigate the conflicts of assimilation and difference in an unfamiliar world. A young woman''s encounter with a former classmate elicits painful reminders of her former life in Khartoum. A wealthy Sudanese student in Aberdeen begins an unlikely friendship with a Scottish man. A woman experiences an evolving relationship to her favourite writer, whose portrait of their shared culture both reflects and conflicts with her own sense of identity. Shuttling between the dusty, sun-baked streets of Khartoum and the university halls and cramped apartments of Aberdeen and London, Elsewhere, Home explores, with subtlety and restraint, the profound feelings of yearning, loss and alienation that come with leaving one''s homeland in pursuit of a different life.

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A richly atmospheric gift of a book about gratitude and forgiveness, from the award-winning creators of The Wolf''s Secret and illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist Júlia Sardà .Leina owns the only boat in town - she ferries townsfolk over to the forest where they chop trees and hunt animals. But everyone in the town fears the forest and not everyone who goes in comes back out again...When Leina''s friend, Oren, doesn''t return, she goes on a mission to find him. In the forest she meets the mysterious Mr Spadefoot who introduces himself as The Lord of the Toadstools.Mr Spadefoot is strange and magical and Leina suspects that he knows where she can find Oren. She accepts his invitation for dinner in his underground palace and there she discovers the secret of the forest and the mystery of the missing townsfolk.

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A richly atmospheric gift of a book about gratitude and forgiveness, from the award-winning creators of The Wolf''s Secret and illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist Júlia Sardà .Leina owns the only boat in town - she ferries townsfolk over to the forest where they chop trees and hunt animals. But everyone in the town fears the forest and not everyone who goes in comes back out again...When Leina''s friend, Oren, doesn''t return, she goes on a mission to find him. In the forest she meets the mysterious Mr Spadefoot who introduces himself as The Lord of the Toadstools.Mr Spadefoot is strange and magical and Leina suspects that he knows where she can find Oren. She accepts his invitation for dinner in his underground palace and there she discovers the secret of the forest and the mystery of the missing townsfolk.

Objev podobné jako Leina and the Lord of the Toadstools - Nicolas Digard, Myriam Dahman

Scientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune system, is an antidote to depression, improves relationships and even slows the ageing process. Yet, more than this, kindness can power real and lasting change in the world.This little guide shows how the practice of kindness can increase our happiness, improve our health, help us to forge stronger connections with others and positively affect the world we live in.In The Little Book of Kindness, kindness expert Dr David R Hamilton reveals the science of kindness and teaches us how, by using easy-to-follow tools, strategies and exercises, we can harness its power to improve all aspects of our lives and the lives of the people around us.

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1880s Sudan. When Akuany and her brother are orphaned in a village raid, they are taken in by Yaseen, a young merchant whose vow to care for them will tether him to Akuany throughout their lives. As revolution brews, Sudan begins to prise itself from its Ottoman rulers, and everyone must choose sides.Yaseen feels beholden to stand against the self-proclaimed Mahdi, a decision that threatens to splinter his family. Meanwhile, Akuany grows into womanhood and travels alone across the fractured country, sold and traded from house to house, with only Yaseen as her intermittent lifeline. Their struggle will mirror the increasingly bloody struggle for Sudan itself: for freedom, safety and the possibility of love.River Spirit is a powerful tale of corruption and unshakeable devotion – to a cause, to one’s faith and to the people who become family.

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Read Costa Award-winning author Christie Watson''s incredible No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling memoir of nursing today. ''It made me cry. It made me think. It made me laugh'' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt and Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas Christie Watson was a nurse for twenty years. Taking us from birth to death and from A&E to the mortuary, The Language of Kindness is an astounding account of a profession defined by acts of care, compassion and kindness. We watch Christie as she nurses a premature baby who has miraculously made it through the night, we stand by her side during her patient''s agonising heart-lung transplant, and we hold our breath as she washes the hair of a child fatally injured in a fire, attempting to remove the toxic smell of smoke before the grieving family arrive. In our most extreme moments, when life is lived most intensely, Christie is with us. She is a guide, mentor and friend. And in these dark days of division and isolationism, she encourages us all to stretch out a hand.''A powerful insight into the life of nurses'' The Times, Books of the Year''A remarkable book about life and death ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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For fans of Matt Haig and Clare Pooley, an enchanting novel about a pair of long-lost childhood friends who find themselves magically linked through origami flowers as adults—from the New York Times bestselling author of the “tug-at-your-heartstrings winner” (Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author) The Hundred Loves of Juliet.Can one random act of kindness change the trajectory of a life? In elementary school, Chloe Hanako Quinn is assigned Oliver Jones as her pen pal partner. Before sending her letter, she also whispers a note into it…and he hears her. Little does she know it would be the beginning of a friendship that would bloom into something more. That is, until disaster strikes, and Oliver and his family disappear without a trace. Now over twenty years later, Chloe is a high school guidance counselor in New York City. But life in the Big Apple is not what she dreamed it would be as she faces a layoff, rising rent, a situationship, and loneliness. Desperate for encouragement, she gives herself a pep talk via uplifting messages written on yellow origami paper that she folds into roses. When one of the roses unexpectedly finds its way to a neighbor in need ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Incredible Kindness of Paper - Evelyn Skye

1880s Sudan. When Akuany and her brother are orphaned in a village raid, they are taken in by Yaseen, a young merchant whose vow to care for them will tether him to Akuany throughout their lives. As revolution brews, Sudan begins to prise itself from its Ottoman rulers, and everyone must choose sides.Yaseen feels beholden to stand against the self-proclaimed Mahdi, a decision that threatens to splinter his family. Meanwhile, Akuany grows into womanhood and travels alone across the fractured country, sold and traded from house to house, with only Yaseen as her intermittent lifeline. Their struggle will mirror the increasingly bloody struggle for Sudan itself: for freedom, safety and the possibility of love.River Spirit is a powerful tale of corruption and unshakeable devotion – to a cause, to one’s faith and to the people who become family.

Objev podobné jako River Spirit - Leila Aboulela

Longlisted for the Orange Prize 2011''Haunting'' Telegraph''A story for all the senses'' Aminatta Forna''A superb family epic . . . vivid, beautifully original'' The HeraldSet in 1950s Sudan, Lyrics Alley is the story of the powerful and sprawling Abuzeid dynasty. With Mahmoud Bey at its helm, the family can do no wrong. But when Mahmoud''s son, Nur - the brilliant, charming heir to his business empire - suffers a near-fatal accident, his hopes of university and a glittering future are dashed. Subsequently, his betrothal to his cousin and sweetheart, Soraya is broken off. As British rule is coming to an end, and the country is torn between modernising influences and the call of traditions past, the family is divided. Mahmoud''s second wife, Nabilah, longs to return to Egypt and leave behind the dust of ''backward-looking'' Sudan. His first wife, Waheeba, is confined to her open-air kitchen and resents Nabilah''s influence on Mahmoud. Meanwhile, Nur must find a way to live again in the world and find peace. Moving from the villages of Sudan to cosmopolitan Cairo and a decimated post-colonial Britain, this is a sweeping tale of love, loss, faith and reconciliation.

Objev podobné jako Lyrics Alley - Leila Aboulela

INTRODUCED BY PHILIP HENSHER''Elizabeth Taylor is finally being recognised as an important British author: an author of great subtlety, great compassion and great depth. As a reader, I have found huge pleasure in returning to Taylor''s novels and short stories many times over. As a writer I''ve returned to her too - in awe of her achievements, and trying to work out how she does it'' SARAH WATERSA brilliant novel about the damage caused by relentless ''niceness''. Uncritical, encouraging, ''the soul of kindness'', Flora''s help is the cruelest hindrance to those who love her most.''Here I am!'' Flora called to Richard as she went downstairs. For a second, Meg felt disloyalty. It occurred to her of a sudden that Flora was always saying that, and that it was in the tone of one giving a lovely present.Elegant, blonde and beautiful, Flora has everything under control: her perfect home, her husband Richard, her friend Meg, adoring Kit, and the writer Patrick. Flora entrances everyone, dangling visions of happiness and success before their spellbound eyes. All are bewitched by this golden tyrant. Except, that is, for the clear-eyed painter, Liz, who can see that Flora''s kindness is the sweetest poison of them ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Soul Of Kindness - Elizabeth Taylor

An exciting follow-up to Lei and the Fire Goddess features a mysterious, invisible island, dangerous spirits, and a newcomer who does not need Lei''s help...or does she?It turns out that curses are real.After saving her best friend and ancestral guardian, Kaipo, from Pele the fire goddess’s traps and successfully preventing lava from destroying her tutu’s house, all Lei wants to do is take a nap. The only problem? Kaipo’s ?aumakua pendant is missing, and without it, he will soon rot . . . emotionally and physically.So Lei, Kaipo, the shapeshifting bat Ilikea, and newcomer Kaukahi—a fiercely independent fashionista—set off on a journey to an invisible island where they hope to find Kaipo’s pendant. To get there, they’ll have to jump off the edge of their world, contend with sharks, and cross an ocean. And when they arrive? The crew realizes that the missing pendant is the least of their problems. For there are evil spirits gathering, and they’re out for blood.In this exciting follow-up to Lei and the Fire Goddess, Malia Maunakea crafts a tale about friendship, family, culture, and what it means to forgive each other and yourself.

Objev podobné jako Lei and the Invisible Island - Malia Maunakea

The gripping stories of the most colourful and formidable characters to challenge the might of Rome. Until recently, it was assumed that Rome carried the torch of civilization into the barbarian darkness, bringing law, architecture, and literature to conquered peoples. The alternative view now suggests that many of Rome's enemies - the Celts, Hebrews, and Phoenicians, for example - were developing civilizations in their own right before obliteration at the Roman sword. Indeed, as Philip Matyszak argues, had Rome not crushed rivals so completely, the drop into the Dark Ages might not have occurred; at Rome's collapse, no other powerful civilizations remained to absorb the impact. This engrossing book looks at the growth and eventual demise of Rome from the viewpoint of those vanquished by Rome. They varied from the highly cultivated Greeks and Egyptians to wild and rebellious Britons and Germans, to the Asiatic empires of the Persians and Parthians. Their leaders were driven by ambition, vindictive hatred, fear, political calculation, or naked greed. Some fought to preserve their heritage, some for personal survival, and others from a warrior's love of battle. Defying the might of Rome was a dangerous business, and few of the men and women described ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Enemies of Rome - Philip Matyszak

*FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LULLABY, AND TRANSLATED BY SAM TAYLOR* 'A revelation - I have never felt more seen by a book, nor have I been so gripped' KATY HESSEL 'An engaging meditation' DAILY TELEGRAPH In 2019, Leïla Slimani was commissioned by her editor to spend a sleepless night alone in a museum and to document the experience. Here, we find her grappling with the thoughts and ideas that emerge from her solitude as she walks the halls of the Punta della Dogana in Venice, interrogating her life as a woman, a writer and a daughter. In a space where old meets new, she beholds her past and present; surrounded by art, she explores what it means to behold and clasp beauty; enveloped by night, she confronts the meaning of life and death.

Objev podobné jako The Scent of Flowers at Night - Leila Slimani

From John Magee, bestselling author of The Happy Tank, comes The Kindness Quest – a book for children full of practical advice, tips and activities to help them build empathy, confidence and social skills.Presented as an exciting adventure, The Kindness Quest gives children the tools to develop positive social interactions. Using fun exercises and illustrations, John Magee outlines the six key steps to explore self-kindness, build positive relations, community engagement and environmental awareness. He takes a holistic approach, promoting mental wellbeing, social-emotional learning and character development and encourages children to find their Inner Kindness Coach and develop critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence.Using tried-and-tested research and aligning with the PSHE curriculum, the book empowers children to confidently spread kindness in their communities. It helps children to reduce anxiety and improve their self-esteem through fostering positive mental health. The Kindness Quest is the essential guide for promoting kindness, both at home and at school.

Objev podobné jako The Kindness Quest - John Magee

In the face of the world''s problems, kindness may seem like a long-lost virtue without enough power to make an impact. Yet we are called to show courageous kindness to those around us--even those we don''t agree with--just as God has shown us kindness beyond measure. How we treat people matters! Every small kindness we show has the potential to create waves of lasting change in Jesus''s name.God wants to use your ordinary days--as you go on your way--to accomplish more than you could ever expect. Courageous Kindness is a six-week Bible study that will help you- start making an impact right where you are and using exactly what you have- embrace the power of inconvenience and put on compassion- learn to live eyes wide open to the evidence of God''s abundant kindnessIf you''re ready to experience and share the kind of radical kindness that changes the world, join your friends at (in)courage and become a woman of courageous kindness, one simple, life-changing step at a time.

Objev podobné jako Courageous Kindness – Live the Simple Difference Right Where You Are - Becky Keife

From the creator of the best-selling board books Love Makes a Family and Kindness Makes Us Strong comes this glorious celebration of love and generosity at Christmas. An uplifting, joyful story about simple ways to celebrate the festive season with kindness.Sophie Beer's Twelve Days of Kindness is all about the lovely things you can make and do for others during the festive season. Whether it’s making a card, baking cookies to share, or bringing joy to someone in need, everyone can spread and receive kindness at Christmas. Vibrant artwork is paired with simple, motivational text to show children all the little ways they can be kind! Featuring chunky pages and a diverse array of charming characters, this book perfectly captures the love and joy of the festive season. Don't miss Sophie Beer's other uplifting titles in the It's Cool to be Kind series, including Love Makes a Family, Kindness Makes Us Strong, How to Say Hello, Change Starts With Us and You're Fabulous As You Are!

Objev podobné jako Twelve Days of Kindness

Sharing, politeness, patience, respect, and good listening: There are many ways to practise kindness, and tots will love learning more about them alongside a friendly Little Egg.Join Little Egg on a journey of kindness, enabling kids to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of those around them by seeking to be kind every day. Designed to encourage emotional growth in little ones, Little Egg: An Eggcelent Book of Kindness is the perfect starting point for building positive values and patterns of behaviour – through virtues such as sharing, gentleness, respect and more!Using simple text and charming illustrations, our adorable Little Egg presents many ways to be kind to others. At the end of this board book, kids will find a spinning wheel that lets them find and recognise different acts of kindness. A perfect introduction to emotional growth presented by an adorable Little Egg.

Objev podobné jako Little Egg: An Eggcellent Book of Kindness - duopress

Ghosts and ghouls, crypts and cryptids await you in The Book of Frights for Spooky Nights, the illustrated notes of a long-gone Ghost Hunter whose guidance from beyond the grave will send you to the world''s scariest places.Run from the headsman''s axe in the Tower of London, seek out the seasick spirits aboard the Queen Mary in California, and escape the pharaoh''s wrath in the Valley of the Kings, with this frighteningly factual compendium of spooky sites from around the globe. For each haunted locale, you''ll first read the research of the ghost hunter, learning all about the real history and beliefs behind the creepy goings-on. Then, you''re put in the middle of the action as you visit each place in an attempt to finally complete the Book of Frights, and end its curse for good... From treading the storied cemeteries of Edinburgh to dodging the Headless Horseman in Connecticut, these are adventures you won''t want to go on alone!As well as the featured locations, scattered throughout the book are many more secrets and facts to uncover in the bitesize tales of the Ghost Hunter''s travels to farflung places, grouping together spooky castles, eerie countryside, forests of fear, and even ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Book of Frights for Spooky Nights - Leisa Stewart-Sharpe

Developed in collaboration with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, this small but mighty book is filled with an inspiring loving kindness meditation for adults and children to practise together.In this calming board book, young readers can discover a meditation that inspires loving kindness, enabling them to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of those around them. Beautiful original illustrations engage your child’s imagination while the simple words of the meditation can be read out loud, helping to develop empathy skills.A wonderful, meditative book about kindness for children:Meditative content developed in collaboration with His Holiness the Dalai LamaStunning visuals welcome readers into the enriching world on every pageAn effective introduction to meditation for kids, this is the perfect mindfulness gift for children and their grown-upsLoving Kindness is ideal for a calming activity before bed or to diffuse difficult situations, and is the perfect tool for introducing the little ones in your life to the benefits of meditation and the art of mindfulness.

Objev podobné jako Loving Kindness - His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Explains how schools can establish and sustain a behaviour management approach rooted in values, acceptance and a genuine understanding of children''s behaviour.Written by Dave Whitaker, The Kindness Principle: Making relational behaviour management work in schools advocates a behaviour management approach rooted in values, acceptance and a genuine understanding of children''s behaviour.In an education system that too often reaches for the carrot-and-stick approach to dealing with poor pupil behaviour, an approach built on kindness and compassion might just provide the cure.The Kindness Principle begins with the idea that relationships should be at the heart of behaviour management and culture, and sets out the ways in which the adoption of relational approaches can help create safer and happier schools. Schools where all staff and learners are valued and understood, where expectations and standards are high, and where kindness and acceptance matter.Dave Whitaker explores why it is so important to understand children - offering techniques and advice on how to work effectively with all children (even the most challenging and troubled ones) without resorting to zero-tolerance, no-excuses and consequence-driven practices.Dave also shares a wealth of real-life experiences from some of the most challenging schools in the country, along with research-informed insights that will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Kindness Principle - Dave Whitaker

Aa is for all of us –be everybody’s friend.Bb is for believing –things will work out in the end!An adorable board book from the bestselling Kind Hearts series.This cute board celebrates all the ways in which we can be kind to one another – from A to Z! Sweet illustrations by Summer Macon are paired with charming rhyming text by Patricia Hegarty to champion values of kindness and inclusivity. This book invites little readers to engage with the alphabet while they watch a gorgeous group of animal friends practise being kind and caring! With chunky pages and soothing pastel colours, this is the perfect bedtime book. A delicate first-concepts book that introduces little ones to the alphabet while exploring the importance of kindness.Don’t miss the other Kind Hearts titles, including ABC of Love, 123 of Kindness, ABC of Love for Mum, ABC of Love for Dad, ABC of Kindness at Christmas, Friendship is Forever, Happiness is a Rainbow and 123 of Thankfulness!

Objev podobné jako ABC of Kindness - Hegarty Patricia

A captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. With mesmerising black and yellow illustrations and presented as a deluxe hardback with tracing paper inserts, this is a perfect gift for 9+ fans of David Almond and Frances Hardinge.'Tom de Freston's stunning illustrations perfectly complement the poetry of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's story' Cressida Cowell'A truly beautiful book, with text and illustrations in perfect harmony. A book to treasure!' Jacqueline Wilson'Julia and the Shark is deep, beautiful and true. The art shines and the writing soars - a classic from cover to cover' Eoin Colfer'A rich, immersive and wondrous journey, through deep darkness to hope and light' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken LegsThe shark was beneath my bed, growing large as the room, large as the lighthouse, rising from unfathomable depths until it ripped the whole island from its roots. The bed was a boat, the shark a tide, and it pulled me so far out to sea I was only a speck, a spot, a mote, a dying star in an unending sky...Julia has followed her mum and dad to live on a remote island ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Julia and the Shark: An enthralling, uplifting adventure story from the creators of LEILA AND THE BLUE FOX - Kiran Millwood Hargraveová

This children''s book on the life of the Prophet Muhammad is taken from traditional Muslim biographical literature, including hadith. Passages from the Qur''an are used throughout to reinforce the stories. The material is authentic and the style lively and attractive. Although the book has been written for children of 10 to 15 years of age, it can be usefully read by anyone as an introduction because of its completeness and clarity. There are 32 colour illustrations although there has been no attempt to portray either the Prophet or his Companions. The illustrations are representative of traditional Islamic life as lived in many Arab countries and portray scenes that have occurred in those countries for over a thousand years.RECOMMENDED BY THE EDUCATION GUARDIAN JANUARY 1992

Objev podobné jako The Life of the Prophet Muhammad - Aisha Gouverneur, Leila Azzam

This is the first English translation of Lei Haizong's iconic study of the Chinese army. First published in 1940 in the midst of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Lei examines the rise and fall of ideas about militarism in China in a global context.

Objev podobné jako Chinese Culture and the Chinese Military - Haizong Lei

When newspapers reported a court ruling on Brexit, senior judges were condemned as 'enemies of the people'. But they still ruled that an order by the Queen on the advice of her prime minister was just 'a blank piece of paper'. Joshua Rozenberg asks how the judges can maintain public confidence while making hard choices.

Objev podobné jako Enemies of the People? - Joshua Rozenberg

From the irrepressible team behind All Kids Are Good Kids comes a board book that celebrates different types of kindnesses in the world.Plant a seed, push a swing. Kindness makes your heart sing. There is so much kindness in the world and this sweet board book celebrates those special differences that make kind acts both individual and similar. Judy Carey Nevin’s bouncing text paired with Susie Hammer’s bright, brilliant art showcases a creative look at how important kindness can be. From optimistic ideas of hope to small acts of goodwill, each scene shares the heart of the story: kindness makes our world a better place.

Objev podobné jako All Kinds of Kindness - Judy Carey Nevin

Your wellbeing pocket companion and one-stop guide to kindness!From the best-selling author of The Mindfulness Companion and The Can’t Sleep Colouring Journal comes the fourth in our pocket-sized range of gift self-help titles, designed to help you get in touch with your empathy and kindness: Dr Arnold brings her expertise and invaluable techniques to help you or a loved one sharpen self-awareness, and implement acts of care and thoughtfulness into everyday life. This attractive, pocket-sized gift companion will not only bring positive energy to those around you, but teaches you the art of self-kindness too. A virtuous circle in a small, sturdy and cool gift package!

Objev podobné jako A Pocket Coach: The Kindness Coach - Dr Sarah Jane Arnold

This book is a practical guide to bringing kindness into your life, featuring 365 tips and quotes to inspire the reader to strive for compassion and gratitude every day.Choose kindnessThis little book will help you find time every day for small acts of kindness and love. With innovative tips and a collection of inspiring quotations, it will be your guide to spreading goodwill and gratitude all year round.Sample entries include:Keep a kindness diary – either on your phone or by writing in a journal. This could be a record of the compassionate acts that others have done for you, along with notes of kindnesses you’ve read about and ideas for things you can do for others. Your journal will be a great source of inspiration and a mood-boosting read before you go to sleep at night.Today, pause and acknowledge the importance of being kind to yourself. The way you treat yourself will affect the way others treat you. Learning to see yourself in a positive light and to nurture and care for yourself will genuinely change your life, so make a commitment to be kind to yourself every day from now on.

Objev podobné jako 365 Days of Kindness - Vicki Vrint