the king of little things

Only the King of Little Things stands between King Normous and his goal of conquering the world. And little things can wield great power.In a world of vast kingdoms lives a king who is happy and content to reign over all things small. Not so King Normous. He wants to be Ruler of All the World. After having erased every empire and raided every realm, Normous is enraged to learn that the King of Little Things still rules over his tiny kingdom. He sends his army to defeat this upstart, but he finds he cannot outfight or outwit a king who holds sway over the small things of the world. After all, it is the small things that keep the big things going.Bil Lepp s imaginative tale of the beauty and importance of all things small is perfectly paired with illustrator David T. Wenzel s bright watercolor paintings.

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When two little girls visit their grandparents, it seems like a brilliant idea to camp outside for the night. But then the dark comes and it doesn t seem such a good idea after all! Until a most unexpected visitor arrives - the King of Tiny Things. He is the shepherd of creepy crawlies, bugs and grubs and shows the girls that, in fact, the night is bright with magic. From the creators of The Bog Baby, winner of the Booktrust Early Years Award 2008.

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*THE PERFECT UP-LIT SUMMER READ, RECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF READERS*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB* One of the most charming novels either of us has read. Don t lose it. Keep it Richard JudyMeet the Keeper of Lost Things . . . Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before.Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners.But the final wishes of the Keeper of Lost Things have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encounters . . . Touching, funny and romantic Daily Mail A charming read, perfect for the holidays The Lady A warm and heartfelt debut PrimaAnd if you loved The Keeper of Lost Things, don t miss Ruth Hogan s other novels, Queenie Malone s Paradise Hotel, and The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes.*The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan was chosen by followers as the winner of the Richard and Judy Autumn 2017 Book Club. It charted in the top ten for Sunday Times Paperback Fiction in weeks 48, 49 and 50 of 2017.

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The Japanese philosopher and aesthete s definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today: anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty—and, of course, wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfectionA Penguin ClassicOur lives are filled with objects. Everyday things used in everyday settings, they are our constant companions. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe—an aesthetic fulfillment of our practical needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty.Long revered as the authority on craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics, Yanagi devoted his life and writing to defend the value of craft. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, The Beauty of Everyday Things is a call for each of us to deepen our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple artisans Yanagi encountered on his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, this now-classic book is a heartfelt defence of modest, honest, handcrafted objects, from traditional teacups to jars to paper—objects that exemplify the beauty of everyday things.

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A laugh-out-loud story about an enthusiastic king who learns the power of books!Itâ ™s Book Day, everyone!And the King of Books cannot wait to show off all the things that he can do with his magnificent collection.He can make dizzying book towers, fearsome book-quakes, and even handy book trays for his meals. Much to the horror of his trusty advisors, though, it seems that the King of Books is oblivious to their original purpose.But when a fearsome Moat Monster takes exception to the Kingâ ™s antics, the King of Books has to unlock the full potential of reading in order to save the realm.Gina Perry has crafted a comical story with friendly and bright art that treats all of her subjects with grace and compassion, and showcases the power of the written word (and also that books are much easier to read when you hold them the right side up).

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John Ruskin’s The King of the Golden River was the first literary fairy tale in English. Includes Richard Doyle’s original illustrations and Simon Cooke’s essay.John Ruskin wrote this fable for a teenage family friend, Effie, and later he married her. The marriage was famously disastrous, but before it fell apart the Ruskins allowed The King of the Golden River to be published. It became one of the most popular works for children of its time. Richard Doyle contributed over 25 full-page illustrations and vignettes. The King of the Golden River is the first literary fairy tale in English (as opposed to collected folk tales). Ruskin himself said it was ‘a fairly good imitation of Grimm and Dickens, mixed with some true Alpine feeling of my own’. Later he spoke of the capacity of the traditional tales ‘to fortify children against the glacial cold of selfish science’. It remains a powerful fable about humanity’s dual capacity for destructiveness and redeeming love, with as strange fairy-tale creatures as one could hope to meet. An essay by Simon Cooke explains the book’s importance.

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The setting of Little Pig Robinson is based on various English seaside towns where she spent holidays when she was young. It tells the charming story of an adventurous pig who sets off on an incredible voyage aboard the Pound of Candles .The Tale of Little Pig Robinson is number nineteen in Beatrix Potter s series of twenty-three little books, the titles of which are as follows:1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2. 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-Mouse14. 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 Moppet22. Appley Dapply s Nursery Rhymes23. Cecily Parsley s Nursery Rhymes

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Prophecy and magic combine in The Name of All Things, Jenn Lyons powerful epic of imperial politics, dragons, gods and demons. You can have everything you want. If you sacrifice everything you believe . . .Kihrin Dâ ™Mon is a wanted man after killing the Emperor of Quur â “ and not in a good way. So he heads for Jorat, to find the fourth person named in prophesy, who will either save or damn the world. He meets Janel Theranon, who claims she already knows him. And she wants Kihrinâ ™s help in saving Joratâ ™s capital from a dragon, who can only be slain with his swordâ ™s magic. Unwittingly, Kirin also finds himself at the centre of a rebellion. One which puts him in direct opposition to Relos Var, his old enemy. For too long, Janelâ ™s battled the wizard alone â “ even betraying her ideals to bring him down. However, Var owns one of the worldâ ™s most powerful artefacts: the Name of All Things. It bestows knowledge, which Var uses to gain what he wants most. This is now Kihrin Dâ ™Mon â “ and the world may not survive the consequences.The Name of All Things is book two in Jenn Lyons thrilling epic fantasy series, A Chorus of Dragons, which begins with The Ruin of Kings. Continue the action with The Memory of Souls. What an extraordinary book . . . everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply deeply satisfying. I loved it â “ Lev Grossman on The Ruin of Kings

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A brilliantly creepy coming of age novel Daily Mirror A moving fable, brilliantly imagined, about the agony of loss and the pain of young adulthood The Times This is no saccharine fairytale, but an eerie fable that s perfect for long winter nights Daily Mail This illustrated edition includes two new short stories - Cinderella, A Version and The Rat King, the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things - and an afterword from the author. Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . .. As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes.And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters in his quest to find the legendary Book of Lost Things.

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You and Me and the Land of Lost Things is the brand new adventure series from Andy Griffiths, the author behind the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series that puts YOU the reader right into the middle of the adventure! This book is highly illustrated by Bill Hope in a comic book style, perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.What are you waiting for? Come on in!Remember the time we flew to the moon without a rocket? And the time we went to the bottom of the ocean and fought a high-voltage octopus? And how about the time we got lost in the Land of Lost Things? That was one of our most exciting adventures yet! It all started like this . . .Full of hilarious hijinx, page-turning illustrations, non-stop action and many twists and turns... Come on and lose yourself in The Land of Lost Things â “ youâ ™ll never want to be found!

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What happens when one night of havoc changes your life forever? When the only life you ve ever known comes crashing down, and there s nothing you can do to stop it? Myleena Ashik has always lived a privileged but sheltered life. Complete with guards and butlers at her beck and call, she s never had to lift a finger. Some would say she was living the good life, but to her, it was more like a prison. Myleena dreamed of one day being free, but what she didn t know was the price that came with freedom. One tragic night causes her world to come crashing down and she has to flee if she wants to live. Nitro has always seen himself as a king, and with his father about to retire from the game, he s about to hand Nitro the keys. Everything in his life was going well until he came home one day to find Myleena standing in his living room. In addition to running his father s empire, he now has the mission of protecting Myleena by any means necessary. This task would be nothing to a king like Nitro if his live-in girlfriend Latoya wasn t raising hell at every corner. Between fighting the enemies after his legacy and his feelings for Myleena, life as he knows it will never be the same. Betrayal, sex, love, and bullets soon become the new norm for this family as they try desperately to find the person responsible for it all. With Nitro being the future king, there are a growing number of enemies who want his spot - some closer than he may think. Will he find out before it s too late? Or will the ones closest to him be his downfall?

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Kniha - autor Holly Black, 240 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black, with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everyw here. Each chapter is paired w ith lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this...

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Hra na konzoli - Xbox Series X, krabicová verze, žánr: arkády, - Od svého debutu v roce 1994, série bojových her KOF přivádí svět k novým výšinám vzrušení svými přitažlivými postavami a jedinečným herním systémem. Od posledního titulu ze série uplynulo mnoho let a nyní KOF XV překonává všechny své předchůdce z hlediska grafiky, systémů a online zážitků! Zapojte se v nbsp;THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Xbox Series X do bojeSága THE KING OF FIGHTERS pokračuje skrze THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV a vy se můžete stát její součástí. Zúčastněte se příběhu plného zajímavých postav a napínavých situací. Ty vás vtáhnou do děje, který započal už roku 1994. nbsp; Zvolte si svého oblíbenceUjměte se v nbsp;THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV Xbox Series X některého z devětatřiceti hratelných šampionů. Zahrajte si za klasické hrdiny, zločince i postavy znovu přivedené k životu. nbsp; A...

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Kniha - 192 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black, with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everyw here. Each chapter is paired w ith lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this the perfect collector's...

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An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black, with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai.Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ...Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame s enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan s perspective.This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everyw here. Each chapter is paired w ith lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this the perfectcollector s item to be enjoyed by audiences both new and old.

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Adventures Unlimited: The Land of Lost Things is the first book in the action packed, laugh-out-loud adventure series from the author of the multi-million bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths. Brilliantly illustrated throughout by Bill Hope.In our first adventure You and Me trek to the Land of Lost Things in search of my lucky rabbit s foot. Along the way we meet some wacky new friends, the Knucklehead brothers, a wristwatch thatâ ™s lost its flock, a talking book, hundreds of snapping turtles and a pirate rabbit!Did we find my lucky charm? You already know that, YOU were there! If you ve forgotten you ll just have to read the book!Join us on an exciting new adventure through Adventures Unlimited, and lose yourself in The Land of Lost Things. You ll never want to be found . . . !

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_______________SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTION_______________ Quite simply one of the best novels I have read in years - Elizabeth Day, Observer Charming . . . extensively researched, compellingly readable - Jane Shilling, Daily Telegraph Sumptuous . . . Gilbert s prose is by turns flinty, funny, and incandescent - New Yorker_______________A captivating story of botany, exploration and desire, by the multimillion copy bestselling author of Eat Pray LoveEverything about life intrigues Alma Whittaker. Her passion for botany leads her far from home, from London to Peru to Tahiti, in pursuit of that rare specimen: knowledge. But as her careful studies draw her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, she meets the man who she will come to love â “ whose perspective, radically different from her own, will transform the way she understands the world. Radiating with all the heart, soul and earthiness as its unforgettable heroine, The Signature of All Things is a captivating celebration of the workings of this world, and the mechanisms behind all life._______________ My own 500-pager of choice? Elizabeth Gilbertâ ™s The Signature of All Things . . . just read it . . . Hugely enjoyable - Viv Groskop, Observer Books of the Year The story of Alma Whittakerâ ™s journey of discovery has irresistible momentum - Helen Dunmore, The Times Gilbert has written the novel of a lifetime - O, The Oprah Magazine Filled with dazzling storytelling - Susie Boyt, Financial Times_______________

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Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince, from award-winning author Holly Black.Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling author, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame #39;s enigmatic high king, Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan #39;s perspective. This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector #39;s item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.

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Newly available in paperback: the captivating world of Elfhame that started with The Cruel Prince, captured in colour, with stunning illustrations by Rovina Cai.Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue...Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame s enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan s perspective.This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere.

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A timeless and enchanting children s fantasy classic with a loyal fan base.At the end of his thousand-year reign of the Copper Mountains, old King Mansolain is tired and his heart is slowing down. When his attendant, the Hare, consults The Wonder Doctor, he is told he must keep the King engaged in life by telling him a story every night until the Doctor can find a cure. The search is on for a nightly story more wonderful than the last, and one by one the kingdom s inhabitants arrive with theirs; the ferocious Wolf, the lovesick Donkey, the fire-breathing three-headed Dragon. Last to arrive is the Dwarf, with four ancient books and a prophecy that the King will live for another thousand years - but only if the Wonder Doctor returns in time.

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Kniha - autor John Connolly, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 'A brilliantly creepy coming of age novel' Daily Mirror'A moving fable, brilliantly imagined, about the agony of loss and the pain of young adulthood' The Times'This is no saccharine fairytale, but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' Daily MailThis illustrated edition includes two new short stories - Cinderella, A Version and The Rat King, the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things - and an afterword from the author.'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes. And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters in...

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A reassuring story about losing (and finding!) something special, Alfie and the Angel of Lost Things is the fourth picture book from the beloved author of the Seven Sisters series Lucinda Riley, written with her son Harry Whittaker and illustrated by the award-winning Jane Ray.Because somewhere, an angel is listening . . .Alfie is going on holiday, and he can t wait! His favourite toy, Bertie, is coming too, of course. He can t wait to show Bertie the view from the plane, and play with him on the beach. But while Alfie is busy on the sand, Bertie goes missing. Luckily, Luna, the angel of lost things, is on hand to reunite Alfie and Bertie, and show Alfie that special friends come in all shapes and sizes!Discover more books in this heartwarming series:Grace and the Christmas AngelBill and the Dream AngelRosie and the Friendship Angel

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He contrasted the mortal world, in wonder, with the deep calm of his home, where the moment moved more slowly than the shadows of the houses here, and did not pass until all the content with which a moment is stored had been drawn from it by every creature in Elfland... The poetic style and sweeping grandeur of The King of Elfland s Daughter has made it one of the most beloved fantasy novels of our time, a masterpiece that influenced some of the greatest contemporary fantasists. The heartbreaking story of a marriage between a mortal man and an elf princess is a masterful tapestry of the fairy tale following the happily ever after .

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From one of the most significant figures of the last generation of fantasy , comes Francesco Dimitri s debut novel in English, an enthralling and seductive fantasy following four old friends and the secrets they keep.Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in Puglia they grew up in. Art, the charismatic leader of the group and creator of the pact, insists that the agreement must remain unshakable and enduring. But this year, he never shows up.A visit to his house increases the friends worry; Art is farming marijuana. In Southern Italy doing that kind of thing can be very dangerous. They can t go to the Carabinieri so must make enquiries of their own. This is how they come across the rumours about Art; bizarre and unbelievable rumours that he miraculously cured the local mafia boss s daughter of terminal leukaemia. And among the chaos of his house, they find a document written by Art, The Book of Hidden Things, that promises to reveal dark secrets and wonders beyond anything previously known.Francesco Dimitri s first novel written in English, following his career as one of the most significant fantasy writers in Italy, will entrance fans of Elena Ferrante, Neil Gaiman and Donna Tartt. Set in the beguiling and seductive landscape of Southern Italy, this story is about friendship and landscape, love and betrayal; above all it is about the nature of mystery itself.

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The King of Dens Park is the authorised life story of Alan Gilzean, the legendary, world-class Dundee, Spurs and Scotland footballer. Exclusive insights provided by his family, closest friends and colleagues add to the author s own experience to reveal Gilzean, the man and the player. A reserved, charming and intelligent individual who shunned the limelight off the field, Gilzean played with a swagger as a maker and taker of goals. We discover how the native of the Perthshire town of Coupar Angus became one of the greatest performers in the history of both his clubs. Gilzean emerged a Scottish folk hero having scored the winning goal against England in front of 133,000 at Hampden Park - and was later welcomed back with open arms by the game after ending a self-imposed exile during which the uninformed conjured often defamatory myths. The elegant striker dubbed Nureyev in Boots left us on Sunday, 8 July 2018. There will never be another like him.

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A mutant potato learns that with great power comes great re-spud-sibility in this second book in the hilariously silly graphic chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books.Rot is ready for another adventure and this time he s going Spudlunking! But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans.When Rot uncovers a shiny old crown, he s sure it ll change their minds. And it doesâ ¦in a most unexpected way. When Rot wears it he feels powerfulâ ¦He feels invincibleâ ¦He feels likeâ ¦the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says.But when Rot realizes he s the only one having fun in his kingdom, suddenly he wonders whether he might have let the crown go to his headâ ¦

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My heart grew, then broke, then mended itself. A wise, funny, brave novel and a story that you will never want to forget. Favel ParrettAn unforgettable story of loneliness, isolation and finding your way. Heart-wrenching, wise and wryly funny, this novel will make you kinder to those who are lost.Miss Kaye works at The Institute. A place for the damaged, the outliers, the not-quite rights. Everyone has different strategies to deal with the residents. Some bark orders. Some negotiate tirelessly. Miss Kaye found that simply being herself was mostly the right thing to do. Susie was seven when she realised she d had her fill of character building. She d lie between her Holly Hobbie sheets thinking how slowly birthdays come around, but how quickly change happened. One minute her Dad was saying that the family needed to move back to the city and then, SHAZAM, they were there. Her mum didn t move to the new house with them. And Susie hated going to see her mum at the mind hospital. She never knew who her mum would be. Or who would be there. As the years passed, there were so many things Susie wanted to say but never could.Miss Kaye will teach Susie that the loudness of unsaid things can be music - and together they will learn that living can be more than surviving.

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The most complete and penetrating biography of the rock master, whose stature grows every year. Since his death ten years ago, Lou Reed s living presence has only grown. The great rock-poet presided over the marriage of Brill Building pop and the European avant-garde, and left American culture transfigured.In Lou Reed: The King of New York, Will Hermes offers the definitive narrative of Reed s life and legacy, dramatizing his long, brilliant, and contentious dialogue with fans, critics, fellow artists, and assorted habitués of the demimonde. We witness Reed s complex partnerships with David Bowie, Andy Warhol, John Cale, and Laurie Anderson; track the deadpan wit, street-smart edge, and poetic flights that defined his craft as a singer and songwriter with the Velvet Underground and beyond; and explore the artistic ambition and gift for self-sabotage he took from his mentor Delmore Schwartz. As Hermes follows Reed from Lower East Side cold-water flats to the landmark status he later achieved, he also tells the story of New York City as a cultural capital.The first biographer to draw on the New York Public Library s much-publicized Reed archive, Hermes employs the library collections, the release of previously unheard recordings, and a wealth of recent interviews to give us a new Lou Reed-a pioneer in living and writing about nonbinary sexuality and gender identity, a committed artist who pursued beauty and noise with equal fervor, and a turbulent and sometimes truculent man whose emotional imprint endures.

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Kniha - autor Elizabeth Gilbert, 580 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE From the moment Alma Whittaker steps into the world, everything about life intrigues her. Instilled with an unquenchable sense of wonder by her father, a botanical explorer and the richest man in the New World, Alma is raised in a house of luxury and curiosity. It is not long before she becomes a gifted botanist in her own right. But as she flourishes and her research takes her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, the man she comes to love draws her in the opposite direction - into the realm of the spiritual, the divine and the magical. The Signature of All Things soars across the globe of the nineteenth century, from London and Peru, to Philadelphia, Tahiti and beyond. Peopled with extraordinary characters along the way, most of all it has an unforgettable heroine in Alma Whittaker.

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SUNDAY TIMES NO 1 FICTION BESTSELLERFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE HUNDRED-YEAR-OLD MAN WHO CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND DISAPPEAREDJust because the world ignores you, doesn⠙t mean you can⠙t save it . . . Nombeko Mayeki was never meant to be a hero. Born in a Soweto shack, she seemed destined for a short, hard life. But now she is on the run from the world ⠘s most ruthless secret service, with three Chinese sisters, twins who are officially one person and an elderly potato farmer. Oh, and the fate of the King of Sweden ⠓ and the world ⠓ rests on her shoulders.As uproariously funny as Jonas Jonasson⠙s bestselling debut, this is an entrancing tale of luck, love and international relations.⠘A comic delight of love, luck and mathematics⠙ Daily Express⠘It⠙s ⠜feel-good⠝ set to stun level⠙ Guardian⠘As unlikely and funny as The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared⠙Observer

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The universe is a hostile place in John Scalzi s The End of All Things the sixth in The Old Man s War series.Our fate is in their hands . . . The Colonial Union s Defence Force was formed to save humanity when aggressive alien species targeted our worlds. Now Lieutenant Harry Wilson has an urgent new mission, as a hostile universe becomes ever more dangerous. He must investigate a sinister group, which lurks in the darkness of space playing different factions against one another. They ll target both humans and aliens, and their motives are unfathomable.The Defence Force itself is weakening as its soldiers fall â “ without recruits to replace them. Relations with Earth have broken down and it will send no more troops, even as human colonies become increasingly vulnerable to alien attack.Lieutenant Wilson and Colonial Union diplomats must race to keep the peace, seek reconciliation with an enraged Earth, and maintain humanity s unity at all costs. If they don t, it will mean oblivion, extinction and the end of all things.

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It s one thing to say you can find what people need--it s another to actually do it. It s 1932 and Sullivan Harris is on the run. An occasionally successful dowser, he promised the people of Kline, West Virginia, that he would find them water. But when wells turned up dry, he disappeared with their cash just a step or two ahead of Jeremiah Weber, who was elected to run him down.Postmistress Gainey Floyd is suspicious of Sulley s abilities when he appears in her town but reconsiders after new wells fill with sweet water. Rather, it s Sulley who grows uneasy when his success makes folks wonder if he can find more than water--like forgotten items or missing people. He lights out to escape such expectations and runs smack into something worse.Hundreds of men have found jobs digging the Hawks Nest Tunnel--but what they thought was a blessing is killing them. And no one seems to care. Here, Sulley finds something new--a desire to help. With it, he becomes an unexpected catalyst, bringing Jeremiah and Gainey together to find what even he has forgotten: hope. Sarah Loudin Thomas never disappoints! The Finder of Forgotten Things brings together a rich cast of characters, each at war with conflicting desires and ultimately destined to decide whether, even in the worst events, redemption waits to be discovered. --LISA WINGATE, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends In a hardscrabble 1930s setting, complex characters wrestle with justice, mercy, inequality, honesty, and the fact that they are all prodigals still searching for the way home. Loudin Thomas delivers a stunning tale of one of the worst industrial disasters in U.S. history, underlined with a moral imperative to love one s neighbor that still hits home today. --Library Journal Loudin Thomas introduces a multifaceted cast desperately trying to survive the Great Depression in 1930s West Virginia, in this strong historical. . . . The small-town plot s set against the real-life Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster. . . . giving Loudin Thomas impetus to underline the impact of acts of caring in a community. --Publishers Weekly

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Kniha - autor Jenn Lyons, 720 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it."—Lev Grossman on The Ruin of Kings You can have everything you want if you sacrifice everything you believe. Kihrin D'Mon is a wanted man. Since he destroyed the Stone of Shackles and set demons free across Quur, he has been on the run from the wrath of an entire empire. His attempt to escape brings him into the path of Janel Theranon, a mysterious Joratese woman who claims to know Kihrin. Janel's plea for help pits Kihrin against all manner of dangers: a secret rebellion, a dragon capable of destroying an entire city, and Kihrin's old enemy, the wizard Relos Var. Janel believes that Relos Var possesses one of the most powerful artifacts in the world—the Cornerstone called the Name of All Things. And if Janel is right, then there may be nothing in the world...

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Halloween is a very special time of year and takes on huge significance for a vast number of people in different ways. For many, it s a chance to dress up, wander the streets for a trick or treat session, gorge on candy and have a party, whereas for others it is a time of remembrance, of visits to ancestors graves, or prayers at this holy time. But what are the real origins and meanings of this festival that s commonly associated with darkness, witches, ghosts and ghouls? The oldest known Halloween celebration was the Celtic Samhain, a time when the souls and spirits of the dead would find it easiest to return to visit the living. Food was offered to keep the spirits happy and eventually the festival was formalised by the church as a time of remembrance in advance of All Saints Day. This fun little guide looks at the history of all things Halloween, from the earliest feasts and customs to the latest fun and games that are common around the world. We delve into the meanings of many of the symbols of Halloween, like pumpkins, black cats, apples, witches and ghosts, and examine the many different ways people celebrate around the world. There is plenty of fun stuff too: freaky facts, scary poems, classic candy, spooky songs, stunning stats, horror film suggestions and all manner of puns, jokes and sayings all relating to the creepiest day of the year.

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***SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER***THE BIGGEST DEBUT LAUNCH OF 2024â ˜Such a fresh and interesting voice. You ll cry and you won t be able to stop readingâ ™MARIAN KEYES Such a beautiful story about friendship, community and family and secrets and whatâ ™s going on underneath ZOE BALL Gripping and moving GUARDIAN To read it is to feel that little bit better about life ELIZABETH DAYâ ˜A touching paean to lost innocence and the comfort of friendshipsâ ™THE TIMES A beautiful mystery with heart ROB RINDER This is a heart-warming book EMMA HEALEY A gorgeous, page-turning book I PAPER A wonderful story FEARNE COTTONYorkshire, 1979Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South.Because of the murders.Leaving Yorkshire and her best friend Sharon simply isn t an option, no matter the dangers lurking round their way; or the strangeness at home that started the day Miv s mum stopped talking.Perhaps if she could solve the case of the disappearing women, they could stay after all?So, Miv and Sharon decide to make a list: a list of all the suspicious people and things down their street. People they know. People they don t.But their search for the truth reveals more secrets in their neighbourhood, within their families - and between each other - than they ever thought possible.What if the real mystery Miv needs to solve is the one that lies much closer to home?*SHORTLISTED FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR - DEBUT FICTION AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2025*The perfect debut novel to discuss in book clubs***READER REVIEWS*** Left a lump in my throat and a hole in my heart A book I won t forget for a while A beautiful and emotional debut that I know will stay with me for a long time A superb look at childhood, at growing up, at starting to see the world around you Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

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I come into the peace of wild thingswho do not tax their lives with forethoughtof grief. I come into the presence of still water.And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a timeI rest in the grace of the world, and am free. The poems of Wendell Berry invite us to stop, to think, to see the world around us, and to savour what is good. Here are consoling verses of hope and of healing; short, simple meditations on love, death, friendship, memory and belonging; luminous hymns to the land, the cycles of nature and the seasons as they ebb and flow. Here is the peace of wild things.

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New York Times bestselling author John Connolly s unique imagination takes readers through the end of innocence into adulthood and beyond in this dark and triumphantly creative novel of grief and loss, loyalty and love, and the redemptive power of stories.High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and alone, he takes refuge in his imagination and soon finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. While his family falls apart around him, David is violently propelled into a world that is a strange reflection of his own—populated by heroes and monsters and ruled by a faded king who keeps his secrets in a mysterious book, The Book of Lost Things. Taking readers on a vivid journey through the loss of innocence into adulthood and beyond, New York Times bestselling author John Connolly tells a dark and compelling tale that reminds us of the enduring power of stories in our lives.

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The Power of LIttle Steps is a guide to creating significant changes through small steps to achieve the life you want. Spiritual mentor Sheila Vijeyarasa shares personal experiences and deep insights to help you navigate life #39;s unexpected turns and embrace new perspectives. Filled with inspiring stories, it delves into the importance of self-love, acceptance and healing from trauma to help you on your way. Through this journey, you #39;ll learn the art of manifestation, the significance of purpose over perfection and how to gain the courage to break free from societal norms. The Power of Little Steps invites you to rewrite the rules, practise gratitude and embrace conscious living. Ultimately, this book aims to empower you to create a life of resilience, authenticity and joy.

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This book is a not-so-small joy in itself. NIGELLA LAWSON Parkinson has the gift of making you look with new eyes at everyday things. The perfect daily diversion. JOJO MOYES Always funny and frank and full of insight, I absolutely love Parkinsonâ ™s writing. DAVID NICHOLLS I loved this book . . . Parkinsonâ ™s writing transports you to unexpected places of joy and comfort . . . these pages contain happiness. MARINA HYDE The twenty-first century feels a lot more bearable in Parkinson s company. CHARLOTTE MENDELSONDrawn from the successful Guardian column, these everyday exultations and inspirations will get you through dismal days. Hannah Jane Parkinson is a specialist in savouring the small pleasures of life. She revels in her fluffy dressing gown ( like bathing in marshmallowâ ™), finds calm in solo cinema trips, is charmed by the personalities of fonts ( youâ ™ll never see Comic Sans on a funeral notice ), celebrates pockets and gleefully abandons a book she isnâ ™t enjoying. Parkinsonâ ™s everyday exaltations â “ selected from her immensely successful Guardian column â “ will utterly delight.FEATURES BRAND NEW MATERIAL A compendium of delights. OBSERVER Delightful . . . a love letter to those little moments of bliss that get us through the daily grind. RED

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This collection from scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner highlights the achievements of a man whose career reshaped the world s understanding of quantum electrodynamics. The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman-from interviews and speeches to lectures and printed articles. A sweeping, wide-ranging collection, it presents an intimate and fascinating view of a life in science-a life like no other. From his ruminations on science in our culture to his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, this book will fascinate anyone interested in the world of ideas.

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Everyone knows that if you fall afoul of the People, you must travel the miles to Gyrford, where uncounted generations of fairy-smiths have protected the county with cold iron, good counsel and unvarnished opinions about your common sense.But shielding the weak from the strong can make enemies. Ephraim Brady has money and power, and the bitter will to hurt those who cross him. And if he can t touch elder farrier Jedediah Smith, he can harm those the Smiths care about. The Smiths care about Tobias Ware, born on a night when the blazing fey dog Black Hal roared past the Wares gate. Tobias doesn t understand the language or laws of men, and he can t keep away from the Bellame woods, where trespass is a hanging offence. If Toby is to survive, he needs protection. It should be a manageable job. Jedediah Smith has a head on his shoulders, and so too (mostly) does his son Matthew. Only Matthew s son John has turned out a little . . . uncommon. But he means well. It wasn t his fault the bramble bush put on a berry-head and started taking offence. Or that Tobias upset it. But John s not yet learned that if you follow the things other folk don t see, they might drag those you love into the path of ruin.

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With the help of unsuspecting friends, Rex creates an army of warbots with dung-blasters and begins his conquest of the known worlds to become the King of Space. But when he goes too far, only one person can save him from the wrath of the Galactic Alliance - his tough-talking mum!

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Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to Phoebe the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard.Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres.Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres s childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting.To the Land of Lost Things.

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Twice upon a time - for that is how some stories should continue . . .Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to her the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard . . .Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres. Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres s childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting. To the Land of Lost Things.

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Two lives are about to collide. A journey of self-discovery.For fans of dark fantasy like Cemetery Boys, Noughts and Crosses and Threads that Bind from major new YA talent Jamaican British author Nevin HolnessThe first time Eli had tried taking magic that wasnâ ™t his, it had wrapped around his palms like razor wire, tight enough that heâ ™d needed stitches. Since then, Eli had bled magic from a soul enough times that he knew the rhythm of it. He knew what kinds of magic to stay away from and which he could upsell, which would get stuck beneath his fingernails and which would crumble and turn to ash if he held on too tightly. Eli doesn t know who he is or where he came from. What he does know is that he can pluck the magic from a soul like a petal from a flower. And he knows there is nothing he wouldn t borrow, steal or destroy in order to discover his past.Malcolm knows he can raise the dead with a wave of his hand but all he really wants is to be able to save his mother.When Eli is sent to track down the legendary fang of the leopard god Osebo, he finds himself entangled with an old and ancient power. Forced to team up, Malcolm and Eli must weave through the cracks of London, unearthing magic that should have stayed buried.Until finally, they face a power greater than either of them could have imagined: the daughter of Death herself . . .Raising the dead is easy, living is harder.

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Who s that flying through the night?It s the Fairy of Lost Things! She finds things children have lost,and secretly takes them back to their owners. But one night, thefairy finds a little bracelet, and it s so pretty, she can t bearto give it back. What will she decide to do? A magical storyof kindness, friendship and courage.

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Find out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle.Japanese men s longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women s ranks 2nd. Perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in daily life, careers, relationships, and hobbies.Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi shares personal insight and scientific research to provide a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.He identifies five key pillars to ikigai:1: Starting small2: Releasing yourself3: Harmony and sustainability4: The joy of little things5:Being in the here and nowFind fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do with the ikigai way.

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Nine-year-old Frankie likes to count gates. One day she hopes to design the perfect gate - a gate to keep the bad things out. Little does she know that the bad things have already got in. Now her mother is dead, and the only other person with a house key has disappeared. Frankie thinks she knows who it is. But first she has to prove it.

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Peerless in its wit, elegance and silliness.â ™ Evening Standard BOOKS OF THE YEAR A Sunday Times PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR__________________________________________________________________Storm clouds loom over Europe. Treason is afoot in the highest social circles. The very security of the nation is in peril. Jeeves, it transpires, has long been an agent of British Intelligence, but now His Majesty s Government must turn to the one man who can help . . . Bertie Wooster. A most thrilling return of Wodehouse s Jeeves and Wooster . . . it vibrates with the spirit and the rhythms of his heart. Remarkably good . . . in its similes, pace and general zing, this yarn is eerily Wodehousian.

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â ˜They all broke the rules. They all crossed into forbidden territory. They all tampered with the laws that lay down who should be loved, and how. And how much.â ™This is the story of Rahel and Estha, twins growing up among the banana vats and peppercorns of their blind grandmotherâ ™s factory, and amid scenes of political turbulence in Kerala. Armed only with the innocence of youth, they fashion a childhood in the shade of the wreck that is their family: their lonely, lovely mother, their beloved Uncle Chacko (pickle baron, radical Marxist, bottom-pincher) and their sworn enemy, Baby Kochamma (ex-nun, incumbent grand-aunt).Arundhati Royâ ™s Booker Prize-winning novel was the literary sensation of the 1990s: a story anchored to anguish but fuelled by wit and magic.

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