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The Lonely Below - G. Haron Davis
A chilling middle grade horror debut featuring a Black, autistic protagonist who uncovers dark secrets plaguing her new school.Blythe Academy isnÂ’t a normal school. Eva can tell--there s something off, something wrong. She learns that fifty years ago part of the school collapsed, killing a classroom of students and their teacher. Things havenÂ’t been the same since.Soon, Eva s having unnerving visions and terrifying run-ins with ghosts. She doesn t think the collapse was just a tragic accident. It was caused by a malevolent force, and that force is back and hungry for more. Will Eva be able to discover the truth of Blythe Academy and save lives . . . or will it be too late?
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Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic - G. Haron Davis
Perfect for fans of All Out and Cemetery Boys, this anthology claims a seat at the table of fantasy literature for trans and gender nonconforming stories. Transness is as varied and colorful as magic can be. In Transmogrify!, you’ll embark on fourteen different adventures alongside unforgettable characters who embody many different genders and expressions and experiences—because magic is for everyone, and that is cause for celebration.Featuring stories from: AR Capetta and Cory McCarthyg. haron davisMason DeaverJonathan Lenore KastinEmery LeeSaundra MitchellCam MontgomeryAsh NouveauSonora ReyesRenee ReynoldsDove SalvatierraAyida ShonibarFrancesca TacchiNik Traxler
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The Lonely Londoners - Sam Selvon
Both devastating and funny, The Lonely Londoners is an unforgettable account of immigrant experience - and one of the great twentieth-century London novels. This Penguin Modern Classics edition includes an introduction by Susheila Nasta.At Waterloo Station, hopeful new arrivals from the West Indies step off the boat train, ready to start afresh in 1950s London. There, homesick Moses Aloetta, who has already lived in the city for years, meets Henry Sir Galahad Oliver and shows him the ropes. In this strange, cold and foggy city where the natives can be less than friendly at the sight of a black face, has Galahad met his Waterloo? But the irrepressible newcomer cannot be cast down. He and all the other lonely new Londoners - from shiftless Cap to Tolroy, whose family has descended on him from Jamaica - must try to create a new life for themselves. As pessimistic old veteran Moses watches their attempts, they gradually learn to survive and come to love the heady excitements of London.Sam Selvon (b. 1923) was born in San Fernando, Trinidad. In 1950 Selvon left Trinidad for the UK where after hard times of survival he established himself as a writer with A Brighter Sun (1952), An Island is a World (1955), The Lonely Londoners (1956), Ways of Sunlight (1957), Turn Again Tiger (1958), I Hear Thunder (1963), The Housing Lark (1965), The Plains of Caroni (1970), Moses Ascending (1975) and Moses Migrating (1983).If you enjoyed The Lonely Londoners, you might like Jean Rhys s Voyage in the Dark or Shiva Naipaul s Fireflies, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. His Lonely Londoners has acquired a classics status since it appeared in 1956 as the definitive novel about London s West Indians Financial Times The unforgettable picaresque ... a vernacular comedy of pathos Guardian
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The Lonely Otter - DK
An adorable introduction to friendship for pre-readers, this board book follows the journey of an otter teaching little ones about courage and the true meaning of love.Nobody knows what it means to be alone more than Otto, the lonely otter. Otto is very shy, so some things are just harder for him to doâ ¦ like making friends. When Otto spots another otter, all on her own, he thinks he s finally found someone just like him. But can he pluck up the courage to swim across and meet her?This lovely, heartwarming book about being brave and daring to step out of the shadows reminds little ones that being alone doesn t always mean you are lonely. This Valentine s-inspired book for children aged 0-5 is from the bestselling series that includes The Happy Pumpkin, The Grumpy Reindeer and The Sleepy Bunny and shows children the magic of friendship.This children s board book on friendship offers:- A sweet story for the love-liest time of the year, about a shy otter who finds joy in being alone, while also finding the courage to step out of his comfort zone and make room for others. - A gentle introduction to discussing emotions, boosting self-esteem, overcoming worries and building positive relationships.- Beautifully illustrated pages that accompany the charming narrative text.- A small format with sturdy pages that is suitable for small hands to hold.Dive into the sea and meet a lonely otter who learns a lesson in love: loving himself and finding his place with others. Featuring whimsical illustrations and an exciting shiny cover, this book is sure to make its way into the hearts of adults and children alike, as they follow along to see if this lonely otter ever finds his perfect match!More in the SeriesAt DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop there? If you like The Lonely Otter, then why not try other titles in this bestselling board book series? Go on a Halloween adventure with The Happy Pumpkin, or get ready for the festive season with The Grumpy Reindeer!
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The Frontier Below - Jeff Maynard
Triumphs and disasters in the deep seaThis is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.We do not see the ocean when we look at the water that blankets more than two thirds of our planet. We only see the entrance to it. Beyond that entrance is a world hostile to humans, yet critical to our survival. The first divers to enter that world held their breath and splashed beneath the surface, often clutching rocks to pull them down. Over centuries, they invented wooden diving bells, clumsy diving suits, and unwieldy contraptions in attempts to go deeper and stay longer. But each advance was fraught with danger, as the intruders had to survive the crushing weight of water, or the deadly physiological effects of breathing compressed air. The vertical odyssey continued when explorers squeezed into heavy steel balls dangling on cables, or slung beneath floats filled with flammable gasoline. Plunging into the narrow trenches between the tectonic plates of the Earthâ ™s crust, they eventually reached the bottom of the ocean in the same decade that men first walked on the moon.Today, as nations scramble to exploit the resources of the ocean floor, The Frontier Below recalls a story of human endeavour that took 2,000 years to travel seven miles, then investigates how we will explore the ocean in the future.Meticulously researched and drawing extensively on unpublished sources and personal interviews, The Frontier Below is the untold story of the pioneers who had the right stuff, but were forgotten because they went in the wrong direction.
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The Gods Below - Stewart Andrea
***The instant Sunday Times bestseller*** An epic and heart rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings . . . Stewart is a writer of genius and brilliance Hannah Kaner Stewart s worlds are some of the most exceptionally inventive in modern fantasy. A must read! Shannon ChakrabortyAfter a divine war shattered the world, humanity struck a pact with the god Kluehnn: in return for regular tribute of magical gems, Kluehnn would restore the world to its former glory. But as each land is transformed, so too are its people changed into strange new forms - if they survive at all.Hakara is not willing to pay such a price. Desperate to protect herself, and her sister Rasha, she flees her homeland for the safety of a neighbouring kingdom. But tragedy strikes when they re separated, and Hakara is forced to abandon Rasha to an unknown fate.Yet when Hakara discovers she can channel the power of the magical gems, she s invited to join a clandestine plot to destroy the God Pact. To win Hakara to their cause, the conspirators reveal a startling secret: Rasha is alive - and they can help rescue her.But only if Hakara goes to war against a god.The Gods Below begins an epic new fantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Andrea Stewart, where two sisters find themselves on opposite sides of a war against gods Impossible to resist - stunning, powerful, and hypnotic in equal measure. This is an absolute gem, one for the ages Fanfiaddict The Gods Below is as breathtaking as its magic system promises. Expect old gods, altered beings, magic stones, fighting, romance, and rollicking good fun. Stewart s newest series cements her as a bright voice in the fantasy genre L. R. Lam This awe-inspiring trilogy-starter is everything fans of high fantasy have been looking for. Its characters are compelling, its world is vivid, new, and visceral Booklist (starred review)Other books by Andrea StewartThe Drowning Empire series The Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Emperor The Bone Shard War
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The Frontier Below - Jeff Maynard
Triumphs and disasters in the deep seaThis is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet.We do not see the ocean when we look at the water that blankets more than two thirds of our planet. We only see the entrance to it. Beyond that entrance is a world hostile to humans, yet critical to our survival. The first divers to enter that world held their breath and splashed beneath the surface, often clutching rocks to pull them down. Over centuries, they invented wooden diving bells, clumsy diving suits, and unwieldy contraptions in attempts to go deeper and stay longer. But each advance was fraught with danger, as the intruders had to survive the crushing weight of water, or the deadly physiological effects of breathing compressed air. The vertical odyssey continued when explorers squeezed into heavy steel balls dangling on cables, or slung beneath floats filled with flammable gasoline. Plunging into the narrow trenches between the tectonic plates of the Earthâ ™s crust, they eventually reached the bottom of the ocean in the same decade that men first walked on the moon.Today, as nations scramble to exploit the resources of the ocean floor, The Frontier Below recalls a story of human endeavour that took 2,000 years to travel seven miles, then investigates how we will explore the ocean in the future.Meticulously researched and drawing extensively on unpublished sources and personal interviews, The Frontier Below is the untold story of the pioneers who had the right stuff, but were forgotten because they went in the wrong direction.
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The Gods Below - Stewart Andrea
An epic and heart rending struggle between gods and mortals, lovers and siblings . . . Stewart is a writer of genius and brilliance Hannah Kaner Stewart s worlds are some of the most exceptionally inventive in modern fantasy. A must read! Shannon ChakrabortyAfter a divine war shattered the world, humanity struck a pact with the god Kluehnn: in return for regular tribute of magical gems, Kluehnn would restore the world to its former glory. But as each land is transformed, so too are its people changed into strange new forms - if they survive at all.Hakara is not willing to pay such a price. Desperate to protect herself, and her sister Rasha, she flees her homeland for the safety of a neighbouring kingdom. But tragedy strikes when they re separated, and Hakara is forced to abandon Rasha to an unknown fate.Yet when Hakara discovers she can channel the power of the magical gems, she s invited to join a clandestine plot to destroy the God Pact. To win Hakara to their cause, the conspirators reveal a startling secret: Rasha is alive - and they can help rescue her.But only if Hakara goes to war against a god.The Gods Below begins an epic new fantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Andrea Stewart, where two sisters find themselves on opposite sides of a war against gods The Gods Below is as breathtaking as its magic system promises. Expect old gods, altered beings, magic stones, fighting, romance, and rollicking good fun. Stewart s newest series cements her as a bright voice in the fantasy genre L. R. Lam This awe-inspiring trilogy-starter is everything fans of high fantasy have been looking for. Its characters are compelling, its world is vivid, new, and visceral Booklist (starred review)Other books by Andrea StewartThe Drowning Empire series The Bone Shard DaughterThe Bone Shard Emperor The Bone Shard War
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Lonely Planet Kids The Games on the Go Activity Book - Lonely Planet, Lonely Planet Kids
Winner - 2024 KZone/Total Girl Toy Awards - Best Gaming Activity BookThe ultimate on-the-go activity book that s packed with over 100 travel-themed games for curious minds who enjoy pencil to paper challenges.From road trip bingo to search-and-find pictures; true or false quizzes to mind-bending mazes; this book makes the ultimate companion for kids who love to solve puzzles and keep their minds busy. Inside The Games on the Go Activity Book:Over 100 games to banish boredom with fill-in activities, word and matching games, drawing tasks and so much moreThe perfect size to fit into your hand luggage or backpack so you can easily dip in and out of the games, brainteasers, and drawing challengesThe much-anticipated follow-up to the Games on the Go activity cards boxset and an entertaining addition to the Lonely Planet Kids⠙ Activities on the Go seriesAnswers and solutions are available at the end of the bookHours of entertainment with interactive activities including: mirror mirror picture drawing; fill in the blank space; draw your own skyscrapers; word searches; solve the number sequence; memory games; connect the words to pictures; sudoku; spot the odd one out; match the missing image; treasure hunts; word scrambles Make The Games on the Go Activity Book a must-pack addition for your travels and discover pages of entertaining activities that combine some of the best puzzles and challenges from the Lonely Planet Kids Activities on the Go series. This is the perfect book to engage thinkers during an adventure away from home or an afternoon spent indoors.
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The Bookshop Below - Georgia Summers
The bookshop must have an owner . . . A DARK DREAM . . . BEWARE. THIS FAIRY TALE IS DEADLY LAINI TAYLOR, on The City of StardustIf you want a story that will change your life, Chiron s bookshop is where you go. For those lucky enough to grace its doors, it s a glimpse into a world of deadly bargains and powerful, magical books.For Cassandra Fairfax, it s a reminder of everything she lost, when Chiron kicked her out and all but shuttered the shop. Since then, she s used her skills in less . . . ethical ways, trading stolen books and magical readings to wealthy playboys looking for power money can t buy.Then Chiron dies. And if Cassandra knows anything, it s this: the bookshop must always have an owner.To restore the shop, she ll need the help of Lowell Sharpe, a rival bookseller who is everything Cassandra is not - and knows it, too.But as she is plunged into a world of unscrupulous collectors, deadly ink magic and shady societies, a dark force threatens to unravel the bookshops entirely . . . Rich, dark and romantic, The Bookshop Below is a must read for everyone who believes in the magic of books M. A. KUZNIAR Steeped in bookish magic and infused with the comfort and terror of a favourite tragic fairytale, The Bookshop Below is darkly whimsical and utterly heartwrenching TORI BOVALINO
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The Bookshop Below - Georgia Summers
Georgia Summer s magical bookshop is my new favourite place LAINI TAYLOR Mesmerizing and magical SARAH BETH DURST Darkly whimsical and utterly heartwrenching V. L. BOVALINOTHE BOOKSHOP MUST HAVE AN OWNER . . .If you want a story that will change your life, Chiron s bookshop is where you go. For those lucky enough to grace its doors, it s a glimpse into a world of deadly bargains and powerful, magical books.For Cassandra Fairfax, it s a reminder of everything she lost, when Chiron kicked her out and all but shuttered the shop. Since then, she s used her skills in less . . . ethical ways, trading stolen books and magical readings to wealthy playboys looking for power money can t buy.Then Chiron dies. And if Cassandra knows anything, it s this: the bookshop must always have an owner.To restore the shop, she ll need the help of Lowell Sharpe, a rival bookseller who is everything Cassandra is not - and knows it, too.But as she is plunged into a world of unscrupulous collectors, deadly ink magic and shady societies, a dark force threatens to unravel the bookshops entirely . . . Rich, dark and romantic, The Bookshop Below is a must read for everyone who believes in the magic of books M. A. KUZNIAR A love letter to the power of words CATELYN WILSON Lavish, beguiling, and altogether the sort of enchanted book you d expect to find in the shadowy corner of a curious shop SYLVIE CATHRALLREADERS LOVE THE BOOKSHOP BELOW This book comes alive with believable characters, all with secrets and questionable pasts ????? This book has everything I want in a slower paced fantasy ????? Absolutely ate this book up. 10/10 ????? A murder mystery, magical bookshop and rivals to lovers this was the perfect start to Autumn ????? Like curling up with a cup of tea in a bookstore that might also curse you ????? A must read for every booklover! ????? A book about bookshops - pure indulgent magic from start to finish ?????
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The Lonely Little Cactus - Kelly-Ann Allen
For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the activity book, Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: A Resource Book for the Lonely Little Cactus. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Building Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: The Lonely Little Cactus Story Book and Accompanying Resource Book.The Lonely Little Cactus is a children’s picture story book about a cactus that feels lonely living in the desert. Through a series of colourful interactions with desert dwellers, the little cactus learns strategies to cope with their feelings of loneliness. Both entertaining and educational, the story book is aimed at children aged 4–8 years old and spreads the message that loneliness is a common emotion that is manageable and can be overcome. It teaches children an array of coping strategies and encourages them to try various approaches to managing a difficult situation to find the strategies that best work for them. Offering a unique opportunity for children to learn about psychological strategies while being engaged in a beautiful narrative and visually captivating illustrations, this is the ideal resource for educators, support staff, practitioners and parents looking to help children understand and manage their feelings.
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The Secret Body - Daniel M. Davis
A big-picture forecast of how medicine stands on the threshold of a revolution that will radically change all of our lives The TimesWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. This landmark new book from award-winning scientist Daniel M. Davis explores the future of the human body.Imagine taking drugs to help you acquire new skills, or knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of developing specific cancers, or following a diet and health regime tailored to your microbiome, or even having continuous monitoring of your body s workings and well-being.Written by an award-winning scientist, this landmark book shows how these radical and disconcerting possibilities have been made real. It is at once a gripping drama of scientific ingenuity, discovery and collaboration, and a vision of the human body of dizzying complexity and wonder. With this stunning book Daniel M. Davis joins the pantheon of truly great science communicators. Everyone who has a body will love it CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, author of Ultra-Processed People The startling new discoveries...are radically altering our understanding of how we function and what our future holds BRIAN COX Thrilling BILL BRYSON Brilliant TIM SPECTOR Extraordinary ALICE ROBERTS
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The Lonely Fajita - Abigail Mann
If you liked The Flatshare, you will LOVE this book⠦⠘Abigail Mann is a sparky new talent on the scene. The Lonely Fajita is comforting, witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining. (And it made me crave fajitas)⠙ Milly JohnsonIt⠙s Elissa⠙s birthday, and she⠙s accidentally booked a cervical smear instead of a celebration⠦ Great. The icing on the cake? Her boyfriend is kicking her out of their houseshare.So when she⠙s offered the chance to live with a pensioner rent-free, Elissa knows she needs to impress Annie, who turned down the last twenty-two applicants. Somehow, even after Elissa goes on about ⠘definitely not being an axe-murderer⠙, Annie chooses her.And just like Elissa, prickly, sweary, big-hearted Annie could use a friend. Elissa may have nowhere else to go, but is she just where she needs to be?A book you⠙ll want to share with all your friends. The perfect uplifting read for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O⠙Leary ⠓ and if you love The Lonely Fajita, don⠙t miss Abigail⠙s next book The Sister Surprise!Shortlisted for a 2019 Comedy Women in Print PrizeReaders love The Lonely Fajita⠦⠘Moving and funny, this is perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Marian Keyes⠙ My Weekly⠘A romcom perfect for Marian Keyes fans⠙ Waitrose Magazine⠘A touching, funny and totally uplifting read about finding friendship in the unlikeliest of places⠙ Hannah Tovey⠘I relished this witty, tender story of loneliness, growth and friendship. Mann has a fabulous knack of finding the funny in life⠙s small detail⠙ Pernille Hughes⠘This book had me in stitches from the beginning!⠙ *****⠘2020⠙s feel-good must-read ⠦ witty and wonderful⠙ *****⠘Pure joy in a book ⠦ perfect escapism⠙ *****⠘If you like Beth O⠙Leary, this is absolutely the book for you!⠙ *****⠘Laugh-out-loud funny, an addictive storyline with very well-thought-out characters and a touching friendship⠙ *****
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The Sea Below My Toes - Charlotte Guillain
From the Look Closer series, this richly illustrated concertina book takes you on a journey through the deep dark waters, all the way down to the seabed, before floating back up to the surface. A follow-up to The Street Beneath My Feet, The Skies Above My Eyes and The World Around Me, this visually stunning book ventures to the very bottom of the sea on a journey of discovery. Through the waves and into the deep, you’ll spot all kinds of weird and wonderful marine creatures, explore the seabed and discover the impact humans have had on the underwater world. As you dive below the surface, past sea otters playing in fields of giant kelp, you will see sea lions and shoals of mackerel playing in the shallows, before passing orcas hunting in pods in the deeper water. As well as animals, discover the technology which is used under the sea, from scuba breathing apparatus to oil pipelines and deep sea submarines. As you reach the very bottom of the sea, the #39;twilight zone #39; where very little light can filter through, you will meet the mysterious creatures of the deep such as Lanternfish and the luminous swell shark. This book is part of the Look Closer series, a set of concertina books which help teach us about the mysteries which can be found in the world around us.
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The Lonely City - Laing Olivia
Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism #1 Book of the Year from Brain Pickings Named a best book of the year by NPR, Newsweek, Slate, Pop Sugar, Marie Claire, Elle, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub A dazzling work of biography, memoir, and cultural criticism on the subject of loneliness, told through the lives of iconic artists, by the acclaimed author of The Trip to Echo Spring. When Olivia Laing moved to New York City in her midthirties, she found herself inhabiting loneliness on a daily basis. Increasingly fascinated by the most shameful of experiences, she began to explore the lonely city by way of art. Moving from Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks to Andy Warhol’s Time Capsules, from Henry Darger’s hoarding to David Wojnarowicz’s AIDS activism, Laing conducts an electric, dazzling investigation into what it means to be alone, illuminating not only the causes of loneliness but also how it might be resisted and redeemed. Humane, provocative, and moving, The Lonely City is a celebration of a strange and lovely state, adrift from the larger continent of human experience, but intrinsic to the very act of being alive.
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The Case of the Lonely Accountant - Simon Mason
A Guardian best crime and thriller book of 2024 Mason has been mainlining Simenon for a while, and it shows Mick Herron The very definition of unputdownable David Peace It s like the provincial British version of Maigret Clare ChambersBournemouth 2008, the height of the financial crash. Don Bayliss, a timid and well-mannered accountant, vanishes after leaving his office before a scheduled meeting. His wife is both perplexed and distraught. His clothes are found discarded at the mouth of Poole Harbour.After seven years of searching with no firm leads, the investigation is closed, and Don is presumed dead.Until, sorting through his possessions, his wife finds a garish business card of one Dwight Fricker and decides it must be of some importance. Now more than eight years after his disappearance Dorset Police call in the Finder and the cold case is reopened.The Finder begins with the last sightings of Don on the day he went missing, hearing how he seemed in a hurry, somewhat distracted? He unearths a string of overlooked clues that lead him to face the unlikely friendships that Don had made, the somewhat overbearing nature of Mrs Bayliss, the secrets that haunted him in his home life and the mistakes that led to him being investigated at work.The Case of the Lonely Accountant is a dark and rich mystery that centres upon one lonely man and reveals the distance between those who are missing and those who are lost.
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All The Lonely People - Mike Gayle
DON T MISS MIKE S NEW NOVEL A SONG OF ME AND YOU - AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW!Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year: Pageturners. The 2021 recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Romantic Novelists Association.A heart-warming novel about family, friendship and human connection. Hubert Bird stole my heart Beth O Leary, author of The Flat-Share and The Switch Lovely, emotional, uplifting Libby Page, author of The Lido A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting look at isolation GuardianIn phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun and friendship.But Hubert Bird is lying.Something has made him turn his back on people, and he hardly sees a soul.So when his daughter announces she s coming to visit, Hubert faces a race against time: to make his real life resemble his fake life before he s found out.Along the way Hubert renews a cherished friendship, is given a second chance at love and even joins an audacious community scheme. But with the secret of his earlier isolation lurking in the shadows, is he destines to always be one of the lonely people?Readers love All The Lonely People: Best book of 2021 so far 5* I absolutely adored every page 5* Wonderful, moving, emotional and very thought provoking 5* An emotional journey 5* A beautiful book 5* Heartbreaking and heartwarming 5*
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The Case of the Lonely Accountant - Simon Mason
Mason has been mainlining Simenon for a while, and it shows Mick Herron The very definition of unputdownable David Peace It s like the provincial British version of Maigret Clare ChambersBournemouth 2008, the height of the financial crash. Don Bayliss, a timid and well-mannered accountant, vanishes after leaving his office before a scheduled meeting. His wife is both perplexed and distraught. His clothes are found discarded at the mouth of Poole Harbour.After seven years of searching with no firm leads, the investigation is closed, and Don is presumed dead.Until, sorting through his possessions, his wife finds a garish business card of one Dwight Fricker and decides it must be of some importance. Now more than eight years after his disappearance Dorset Police call in the Finder and the cold case is reopened.The Finder begins with the last sightings of Don on the day he went missing, hearing how he seemed in a hurry, somewhat distracted? He unearths a string of overlooked clues that lead him to face the unlikely friendships that Don had made, the somewhat overbearing nature of Mrs Bayliss, the secrets that haunted him in his home life and the mistakes that led to him being investigated at work.The Case of the Lonely Accountant is a dark and rich mystery that centres upon one lonely man and reveals the distance between those who are missing and those who are lost.
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The Lonely Hearts Book Club - Lucy Gilmore
A young librarian and an old curmudgeon forge the unlikeliest of friendships in this charming uplit novel about one misfit book club and the lives it changed along the way. Because books have a way of bringing even the loneliest of souls together... Sloane Parker lives a small, contained life as a librarian in her small, contained town.She never thinks of herself as lonely...but still she looks forward to that time every day when old curmudgeon Arthur McLachlan comes to browse the shelves and cheerfully insult her. Their sparring is such a highlight of Sloane s day that when Arthur doesn t show up one morning, she s instantly concerned. And then another day passes, and another.Anxious, Sloane tracks the old man down only to discover him all but bedridden...and desperately struggling to hide how happy he is to see her. Wanting to bring more cheer into Arthur s gloomy life, Sloane creates an impromptu book club. Slowly, the lonely misfits of their sleepy town begin to find each other, and in their book club, find the joy of unlikely friendship.Because as it turns out, everyone has a special book in their heart-and a reason to get lost (and eventually found) within the pages.
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The Secret Body - Daniel M. Davis
A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling. Daniel Davis has a rare knack for making complex science comprehensible and thrilling BILL BRYSONWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. Recent and dramatic breakthroughs in our understanding of the body will profoundly change the experience of being human in the coming century. Already they are opening up boundary-breaking possibilities for intervention at every level, from our brains and genes to our microbiomes and immune systems. These will confer unprecedented powers over health, childhood development, our cognitive and physical abilities, and affect every aspect of how we live our lives and think about ourselves. As the secrets of our bodies are revealed, we all will face previously unthinkable choices with consequences we have yet to understand.Imagine knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of developing specific cancers, thanks to a bespoke understanding of every cell in your body; following a diet and health regime tailored to your microbiome; continuous monitoring of your body s workings and well-being; taking drugs that improve your cognition and help to acquire new skills; manipulating the genes of your unborn children to eliminate disease or even enhance their capabilities. Written by an award-winning scientist at the forefront of this work, The Secret Body shows how these radical and disconcerting possibilities have been made real thanks to the ingenious technologies and decades-long collaborations of scientists worldwide. A gripping drama of discovery and a landmark account of this dawning revolution, it presents a vision of the human body of dizzying complexity, wonder and possibility. A beautifully rendered picture of the startling new discoveries in human biology which are radically altering our understanding of how we function and what our future holds BRIAN COX An extraordinary journey that reveals the magnificence, intricacy and beauty of the human body, fundamentally changing the way we see ourselves. Masterful ALICE ROBERTS
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The Difference That Makes the Difference - Greg Prosmushkin, Josh Davis
Take control of your life and create profound change today using NLP and the science of positive changeNeurolinguistic Programming is a process for understanding what makes people tick. When we understand how people think, feel, and act in key situations, we have the raw material with which to make change happen, often quickly and profoundly.In the 1970s, linguists studied the language patterns and nonverbal cues of great psychotherapists, as well as social influence within communities, in order to pinpoint what enables human beings to change. Their findings formed the basis of NLP, which has since been used to teach therapists and life coaches how to master one-on-one interactions.When a lawyer named Greg Prosmushkin discovered NLP, he realized that what he learned â “ how to communicate with confidence, model excellence, and influence your own and othersâ ™ thoughts, feelings, and behaviorsâ ”were incredibly valuable outside a therapy context. He used what he learned to make huge breakthroughs in his trials and to step into his own as an entrepreneur. When he met Josh Davis, a PhD who studied psychology and neuroscience and NLP expert, they realized that they needed to make NLP easily available for everyone. To do so, they show how the tools of NLP can be used by everyone in their daily work and personal lives, and connect these tools to the science of change that supports them. The Difference that Makes the Difference is a result of their breakthrough, and in this book, readers learn how to: -Communicate with confidence -Model excellence to learn and master new skills-Influence their own and othersâ ™ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in positive ways -â ¦and much more Itâ ™s time to move past simply waiting and wishing for your life to be differentâ ”dive into the tools of NLP and the science behind change that supports those tools, to make a real impact in your life, right now.
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The End of Everything - Victor Davis Hanson
An instant New York Times bestseller, this “profound book” (Wall Street Journal) charts how and why some societies chose to utterly destroy their foes, and warns that similar wars of obliteration are possible in our time War can settle disputes, topple tyrants, and bend the trajectory of civilization—sometimes to the breaking point. From Troy to Hiroshima, moments when war has ended in utter annihilation have reverberated through the centuries, signaling the end of political systems, cultures, and epochs. Though much has changed over the millennia, human nature remains the same. Modern societies are not immune from the horror of a war of extinction. In The End of Everything, now with an extended conclusion, military historian Victor Davis Hanson narrates a series of sieges and sackings that span the age of antiquity to the conquest of the New World to show how societies descend into barbarism and obliteration. In the stories of Thebes, Carthage, Constantinople, and Tenochtitlan, he depicts war’s drama, violence, and folly. Highlighting the naivete that plagued the vanquished and the wrath that justified mass slaughter, Hanson delivers a sobering call to contemporary readers to heed the lessons of obliteration lest we blunder into catastrophe once again.
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Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 1: The Lonely Monster - Juliet Clare Bell
The lonely monster doesn t have any friends. Everyone is scared of him! On a trip into town he helps some people - but will it be enough to make them like him? The Lonely Monster is a beautifully illustrated wordless book, perfect for generating discussion.Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children s imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children s reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This story is one of six titles at Oxford Level 1, which are wordless and provide engaging stories through illustration. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.
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The Town Below the Ground - Jan-Andrew Henderson
Below Scotland s capital, hidden for almost two centuries, is a metropolis whose very existence was all but forgotten. For almost 250 years, Edinburgh was surrounded by a giant defensive wall. Unable to expand the city s boundaries, the burgeoning population built over every inch of square space. And when there was no more room, they began to dig down . . . Trapped in lives of poverty and crime, these subterranean dwellers existed in darkness and misery, ignored by the chroniclers of their time. It is only in the last few years that the shocking truth has begun to emerge about the sinister underground city.
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The Makeup Artist Handbook - Gretchen Davis, Mindy Hall
Learn first-rate techniques and tips from some of the best makeup artists in the business in the new edition of The Makeup Artist Handbook. Renown makeup pros Gretchen Davis and Mindy Hall bring an impressive set of experience in all areas to the book, including work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Steve Jobs, The Wolf of Wall Street, Blue Jasmine, Star Trek, Pearl Harbor, HBOâ ™s Looking and many other films and TV shows. This full-color, comprehensive new edition offers brand new photographs and on-the-job examples to demonstrate makeup techniques and fundamentals on topics such as beauty, time periods, black and white photography and up-to-date information on cutting-edge techniques like computer-generated characters, makeup effects, mold-making, air brushing, and plenty of information on how to work effectively on set.
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The Lonely Christmas Tree - Naylor-Ballesteros Chris
A gorgeous gift book to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas â “ a perfect gift for any Christmas stocking.A lonely tree stands on the cold, frosted hillside gazing at the other trees sparkling in the village below. How it longs to be with them! Then suddenly out reaches a warm friendly hand, and with a wobble and a shake, a very jolly fellow takes the tree on a journey to a new place â ¦ where the tree will feel that it belongs once more, surrounded by old friends and new.A beautiful Christmas gift inspired by the Christmas poem Twas the Night Before Christmas. With an uplifting message about overcoming loneliness and celebrating being together.
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Dave the Lonely Monster - Anna Kemp
Monstrous beasts have feelings too! This lively story of a lonely monster called Dave, who lives all alone in a retirement cave, is a lighthearted reminder that we should treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves - and that we could all do with a bit more monster in our lives! Another classic-in-the-making all about kindness from the unbeatable duo of brilliant author Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilive, illustrator of The Detective Dog. PRAISE FOR THE WORST PRINCESS: ‘Those sick of the cult of pink princesses will appreciate this quirky take on the traditional princess tale… A very funny new picture book’ The Bookseller Children #39;s Buyers Guide ‘Told in verse, and wonderfully illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, this picture book is so funny it could be safely recommended for all ages’ The Independent on Sunday PRAISE FOR DOGS DON’T DO BALLET: ‘This heart-warming and humorous story will help children to realise that everyday, including themselves, can surprise with an unexpected talent’ Read Me ‘This is a parent and child read together, laugh together and have fun with picture, story and words sort of a book’ School Librarian PRAISE FOR RHINOS DON’T EAT PANCAKES: ‘Offers a good-humoured warning to parents who don #39;t listen… The massive, full-colour pictures make this a delicious book’ The Independent on Sunday ‘Anna Kemp #39;s heart-warming story is told simply but with humour and emotion. And at the hands of Sara Ogilvie, all the characters are brought expressively to life.’ The Scotsman
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The Lonely Man of Faith - Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Joseph B. Soloveitchik, the rabbi known as “The Rav” by his followers worldwide, was a leading authority on the meaning of Jewish law and prominent force in building bridges between traditional Orthodox Judaism and the modern world. In The Lonely Man of Faith, a soaring, eloquent essay first published in Tradition magazine in 1965, Soloveitchik investigates the essential loneliness of the person of faith in our narcissistic, materially oriented, utilitarian society.In this modern classic, Soloveitchik uses the story of Adam and Eve as a springboard, interweaving insights from such important Western philosophers as Kierkegaard and Kant with innovative readings of Genesis to provide guidance for the faithful in today’s world. He explains prayer as “the harbinger of moral reformation,” and discusses with empathy and understanding the despair and exasperation of individuals who seek personal redemption through direct knowledge of a God who seems remote and unapproachable. He shows that while the faithful may become members of a religious community, their true home is “the abode of loneliness.” In a moving personal testimony, Soloveitchik demonstrates a deep-seated commitment, intellectual courage, and integrity to which people of all religions will respond.
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The Lonely Century
Even before a global pandemic introduced us to terms like social distancing, loneliness was already becoming the defining condition of the twenty-first century.But it s also one we have the power to reverse.Combining a decade of research with first-hand reporting, Noreena Hertz takes us from a how to communicate in real life class for smartphone-addicted university students to bouncy castles at Belgian far-right gatherings, from paying for cuddles in the U.S. to nursing home residents knitting bonnets for their robot caregivers in Japan.The Lonely Century explores how our increasing dependence on technology, radical changes to the workplace and decades of policies that have placed self-interest above the collective good are damaging our communities and making us more isolated than ever before.With bold solutions for us as individuals as well as for businesses and governments, Noreena Hertz offers a hopeful and empowering vision for ow to heal our fractured world and come together again.
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The Lonely Ones - Hakan Nesser
The Lonely Ones follows the mystery of two couples who die thirty-five years apart in the exact same spot.
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Contextualizing Angela Davis - James Joyce
Angela Davis is iconic as an international figure but few recognize the educational, political and ideological contexts that formed the public persona. Excavating layers of networks, activists, academics, polemicists, and funders across the ideological spectrum, Joy James studies the paradigms and platforms that leveraged Angela Davis into recognition as an activist and radical intellectual.Beginning in Alabama in 1944 with Davisâ ™s birthplace and ending in California in 1970 with a surrogate political family, James investigates context in order to better understand the agency and identity of Davis. Her chronology marks key events relevant to Davis, Black communities, and the US: AntiBlack repression under Jim Crow, Black bourgeois southern families, revolutionaries, elite education, communist parties, international travels, undergrad and graduate schoolingâ ”all interconnect and play a part in Davis s rise in stature from persecution as a UC graduate student to the UC Presidential chair some three decades later. Set against the backdrop of 21st-century US democracy and the rise of neofascists, James highlights of the centrality of those considered ancillary to US liberation movements. She unpacks the contradictions of iconography and revolutionary agency and shows how a triumphal figure from a symbolic era of struggle became the icon of the rare peoplesâ ™ victory.
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The Lonely Voice - Frank O
Frank Oâ ™Connorâ ™s The Lonely Voice is a classic work on the art of the short story, now reprinted with a new introduction by acclaimed author Kevin Barry. This edition connects two generations of Irish storytelling masters.
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Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Route 66 - Hugh McNaughtan, Lonely Planet, Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Christopher Pitts, Andrew Bender, Mark Johanson, Cristian
Inside Lonely Planet s Route 66 Road Trips:Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after2020 s COVID-19 outbreakLavish color and gorgeous photography throughoutItineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interestsGet around easily - easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directionsInsider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missUseful features - including Stretch Your Legs,Detours, Link Your TripCovers Los Angeles, Chicago, St Louis, Kansas, California, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Route 66 Road Trips is perfect for exploring Route 66 in the classic American way - by road trip!Planning a Route 66 trip sans a car? Lonely Planet s USA guide, our most comprehensive guide to the USA, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.Looking for a guide focused on a specific Route 66 city? Check out the Lonely Planet Chicago guide or the Los Angeles, San Diego Southern California guide for a comprehensive look at all that these cities have to offer, or Pocket Chicago and Pocket Lose Angeles, handy-sized guides focused on the can t-miss sights for a quick trip.There s More in Store for You:For more road-tripping ideas, check out Lonely Planet s USABest Trips guides to Southwest USA, Florida the South or New York the Mid-Atlantic s Best Trips guide or Road Trips guides to Pacific Coast Highways, to San Antonio, Austin Texas Backcountry or the Civil War TrailAlso, check out Lonely Planet s European Best Trips guides to Europe or Road Trips guides to Iceland s Ring Road, Normandy D-Day Beaches, or the Amalfi CoasteBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones)Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data chargesEffortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviewsAdd notes to personalize your guidebook experienceSeamlessly flip between pagesBookmarksand speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flashEmbedded links to recommendations websitesZoom-in maps and imagesInbuilt dictionary for quick referencingAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. â “ New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveler s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. â “ Fairfax Media (Australia)
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Nen and the Lonely Fisherman - Ian Eagleton
A, modern LGBT spin on a much loved classic tale, The Little Mermaid about a merman named Nen, who forms a beautiful relationship with Ernest, a lonely fisherman who tries to look after the ocean. Launched during pride month 2021.
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Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks - Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet, Jade Bremner
Lonely Planet s Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike the Skyline Trail, watch for bears, and ride the rapids; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks and begin your journey now!Inside the Lonely Planet s Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks Travel Guide:User-friendly highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durationsFocused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling toursHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missContextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservationOver52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughoutUseful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight HikesCovers Banff National Park and Around, Jasper National Park, Glacier National Park and Around, Waterton Lakes National Park and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet s Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to this region s national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet s Canada for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Vancouver s neighborhoods? Check out Lonely Planet s Vancouver and Victoria city guide.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveler s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. Fairfax Media (Australia)
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The War Below: AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 â
A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARAN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR FOR 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION, AND FT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDThe trillion-dollar battle for the resources to power our future. Oil and gas defined the twentieth century. Now lithium, copper, cobalt, rare earths and nickel will define the twenty-first.The world is moving towards replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. But building electric vehicles, solar panels, and millions of other devices requires digging more mines. Critical minerals are vital to many sustainable technologies, and the competition for them is intensifying.Nations aspiring to energy independence are ever more intertwined: a hedge fund manager #39;s attempt to revive rare earths mining in California needs Chinese expertise, and global reliance on Africa #39;s mining sector persists despite child labour concerns. Meanwhile, ecological dilemmas abound: a proposed lithium mine in Nevada may help car manufacturers slash their dependence on fossil fuels, but developing the mine may cause the extinction of a flower found nowhere else on the planet.As investors attempt to predict how resource extraction #39;s geopolitics will unfold, this is a story of industry giants, researchers, and policymakers at the forefront of the new energy wars.
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Lonely Planet USA
Lonely Planet s USA s National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike beautiful Yosemite, marvel at the Grand Canyon and spot volcanoes in Hawai i; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of USA s National Parks and begin your journey now!Inside the Lonely Planet s USA s National Parks Travel Guide:User-friendly highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durationsFocused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling toursHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missContextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservationOver52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughoutUseful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight HikesCovers California, The Southwest, Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes and Great Plains, New England and the Mid-Atlantic, The South, Florida, HawaiiThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet s USA s National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to these US national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet s USA for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA s National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA s national parks.Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet s National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA s 59 national parks.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveler s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. Fairfax Media (Australia)
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World in Books - Kenneth C. Davis
A bestselling historian takes readers on an intellectual and cultural adventure, offering a carefully curated guide to great, short nonfiction works by some of the world’s most influential writers—from Plato to Toni Morrison, Ernest Hemingway to bell hooks, and Marcus Aurelius to Joan Didion. A delightful roadmap to a year’s worth of reading briefly, plus biographies, fascinating facts, and idea-rich insights into the lives of the thinkers, historians, and literary giants who have shaped our world.For both avid readers and those looking to spark a new habit, The World in Books is an invitation to a more lively and meaningful intellectual life. Davis’s literary adventure guides readers through some of the most important works of nonfiction of all time, offering a political, literary, and cultural history through reading. Each of the fifty-two entries provides the book’s opening lines or a brief excerpt from the work; a summary of the work; a biography of the author; why you should read the work; and what to read next. Davis offers insights into some of the most enduring issues of our time—from the existential perspective in Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, to questions of race in Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others, and the climate crisis in Elizabeth Kolbert’s Under a White Sky. With insights from ancient times to the present day, Kenneth C. Davis offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading. In an accessible, conversational style, he explores texts that both mirror our contemporary moment and present new ways to think about our lives. These 52 selections, with books perfect for reading one week at a time, offer a year-long journey through history, philosophy, nature, and personal growth. More than just a literary companion, The World in Books is an education that combines wisdom with practical application. Davis’s work has been called “a wealth of succinct, entertaining advice” (Kirkus Reviews). The World in Books provides an engaging way to explore some of the most influential books ever written. A refresher course for lifelong learners.
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Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia
Lonely Planet s Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip.Climb Half Dome, gaze at Mono Lake, and ski in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and begin your journey now!Inside the Lonely Planet s Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Travel Guide:User-friendly highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durationsFocused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling toursHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missContextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservationOver40 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughoutUseful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, and Day and Overnight HikesCovers Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Badger Pass, Wawona, Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch HetchyThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet s Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to these national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet s National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA s 59 national parks.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveler s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. Fairfax Media (Australia)
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Rebel Without a Cause - Glyn Davis
Nicholas Rayâ ™s 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause is a globally recognised landmark of post-war American cinema. The film follows twenty-four hours in the life of troubled teen Jim Stark (James Dean), the new boy in town, who becomes drawn into a maelstrom of shifting social allegiances, emotional turmoil, and violence. Rebel tackled head-on the thorny political issue of juvenile delinquency from the perspective of the adolescents, contributed to the genesis of the teen movie, and was pivotal in bringing The Method acting style to wider audiences. Deanâ ™s nuanced and dextrous performance as the filmâ ™s lead character was paramount in establishing the actorâ ™s iconicity.In his study of the film, Glyn Davis foregrounds the concept of rebellion, exploring in detail what it meant to be a rebel in the 1950s, the role that cinema has played in articulating rebellion and providing a haven for rebels, and why James Deanâ ™s archetypal depiction of a teenage rebel has endured. Combining sharp close analysis with perceptive contextualisation, Davis scrutinises Nicholas Rayâ ™s status as a maverick director, the challenges that The Method presented to calcified standards of performance in Hollywood, and the ways in which Rebel contributed to the shaping of new articulations of masculinity and sexuality. Rayâ ™s film, Davis ultimately argues, has an ambiguous stance on rebellion, depicting both the lure and the terror of rejecting conformity.Davis examines the significant contributions to Rebel Without a Cause made by an array of cast and crew members: from screenwriter Stewart Stern to composer Leonard Rosenman, from production designer Malcolm Bert to costume designer Moss Mabry, from lead actors such as Dean and Mineo to secondary players such as Marietta Canty and Edward Platt. Highlighting the film s shifting critical reception, he unpacks its legacy and the reasons that it continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.
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Lonely Planet Rocky Mountains
Lonely Planet s Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest s National Parks is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Climb Grand Teton, spy wildlife and camp by Crater Lake; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest s National Parks and begin your journey now!Inside the Lonely Planet s Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest s National Parks Travel Guide:Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after2020 s COVID-19 outbreakUser-friendly highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durationsFocused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling toursHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missContextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservationOver52 full-color trail and park maps and full-color images throughoutUseful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight HikesCovers Crater Lake, Mt Rainier, Olympic, Glacier, Grand Teton, the Great Sand Dunes Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone and more!The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet s Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest s National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to the region s national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.Looking to visit more North American national parks? Check out USA s National Parks, a new full-color guide that covers all 59 of the USA s national parks.Just looking for inspiration? Check out Lonely Planet s National Parks of America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA s 59 national parks.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveler s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. Fairfax Media (Australia)
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All the Lonely People - Sam Carr
In a series of raw and honest interviews with lonely people from all walks of life, Dr Sam Carr explores the issue of loneliness and what we can do about it.
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Lonely Planet Yellowstone
Lonely Planet s Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch Old Faithful erupt, spot wildlife and climb Mt Teton; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and begin your journey now!Inside the Lonely Planet s Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Travel Guide:User-friendly highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, emergency information, park seasonality, hiking trail junctions, viewpoints, landscapes, elevations, distances, difficulty levels, and durationsFocused on the best hikes, drives, and cycling toursHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, camping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, summer and winter activities, and hidden gems that most guidebooks missContextual insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, geology, wildlife, and conservationOver40 trail and park mapsUseful features- Travel with Children,Clothing and Equipment, andDay and Overnight HikesCovers Yellowstone National Park area, Mammoth Country, Roosevelt Country, Canyon Country, Lake Country, Norris, Geyser Country, Bechler Region, Grand Teton National Park area, Jackson and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet s Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, our most comprehensive guide to these two national parks, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet s USA s National Parksof America, a beautifully illustrated introduction to each of the USA s 59 national parks.Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other. New York Times Lonely Planet. It s on everyone s bookshelves; it s in every traveler s hands. It s on mobile phones. It s on the Internet. It s everywhere, and it s telling entire generations of people how to travel the world. Fairfax Media (Australia)
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Biology for the IB Diploma Third edition - Davis Andrew, Clegg C. J.
Developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate®Trust experienced and best-selling authors to navigate the new syllabuses confidently with these coursebooks that implement inquiry-based and conceptually-focused teaching and learning. - Ensure a continuum approach to concept-based learning through active student inquiry; our authors are not only IB Diploma experienced teachers but are also experienced in teaching the IB MYP and have collaborated on our popular MYP by Concept series. - Build the skills and techniques covered in the Tools (Experimental techniques, Technology and Mathematics) with direct links to the relevant parts of the syllabus; these skills also provide the foundation for practical work and internal assessment.- Integrate Theory of Knowledge into your lessons with TOK boxes and Inquiries that provide real-world examples, case studies and questions. The TOK links are written by the author of our bestselling TOK coursebook, John Sprague and Paul Morris, our MYP by Concept series and Physics co-author. - Develop approaches to learning with ATL skills identified and developed with a range of engaging activities with real-world applications.- Explore ethical debates and how scientists work in the 21st century with Nature of Science boxes throughout. - Help build international mindedness by exploring how the exchange of information and ideas across national boundaries has been essential to the progress of science and illustrates the international aspects of science. - Consolidate skills and improve exam performance with short and simple knowledge-checking questions, exam-style questions, and hints to help avoid common mistakes.
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Why the West has Won - Victor Davis Hanson
This is a brilliant history of the rise to dominance of the West, exploring the links between cultural values and military success. Instead of weighing up the West through its cultural and literary accomplishments, Hanson engages with the much starker record of the Western battlefield. In place of The Great Books, he studies The Great Battles, and offers graphic representations of nine representative clashes between West and non-West. Hanson writes uncommonly well about battle, and has an uncanny ability to evoke the chaos and terror of warfare, so crystallising his argument into records of a few hours of intense combat.Hanson argues that the West has won not just because of technology and military might, but because of its focus on individualism, democratic political structures, and scientific rationalism. However this is no mere Eurocentric account of the steady millennia-long rise of Western power. Rather, it is an explanation of why the West finds itself now militarily unmatched, its values spreading around the globe - sometimes with devastating effects on local cultures which have at times adopted the worst of what European traditions have offered or imposed.
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The Midlife Male Handbook - James Davis
The Midlife Male Handbook is a comprehensive resource designed to help men reclaim their vitality during andropause. This book goes beyond addressing just the physical symptoms of midlife, like decreased libido and energy, by also delving into the emotional and psychological challenges that often accompany this stage. With practical advice rooted in the latest research, it offers a holistic approach to managing andropause, including a 30-day program focused on diet, exercise, and mental well-being. Whether you re facing fatigue, mood swings, or relationship strain, this guide provides actionable strategies to help men not just survive, but thrive in midlife. It s an invaluable tool for men over 40 and their loved ones, offering the insights needed to turn a mid-life crisis into an opportunity for renewed health and happiness.
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So Lonely - Hilde stby
“Inspiring and original.”—Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Lost Connections and Stolen FocusA deeply personal, philosophical meditation on the global phenomenon of loneliness.Loneliness increases your chance of early death by 26 percent, places your body under extreme physical stress, can lead to depression and anxiety, and is so pervasive that it s been recognized as an epidemic in the United States. But what defines loneliness, and is it true that we are lonelier now than we have ever been?Simultaneously intimate and impeccably researched, So Lonely recounts acclaimed Norwegian writer Hilde Østby’s own questions about and struggles with the condition, and her many conversations with researchers, artists, and journalists who have looked closely at the myriad faces of loneliness and the ways it can be overcome. She speaks with experts in neuroscience, psychology, and sociology about the factors that cause us to be lonely: from racism, toxic masculinity, poverty, and violence, to technology, conspiracy theories, and trauma. She also turns to literature, including the Moomin novels by revered Norwegian children’s author Tove Jansson. As she unmasks the many faces of loneliness, she also examines its impact, returning to events like Norway s 2011 Utøya terrorist attack as examples of collective traumas whose causes and effects are permeated with loneliness.For readers of The Lonely City and Languishing, So Lonely is a moving, essential book about the costs to all when some are pushed out, and also about the incredible capabilities of human beings—how resilient we are, and how the restorative power of community allows us to thrive.
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When the Lonely Walk - Abi Payton
Ever since she turned eighteen and moved from an adolescent mental health ward to an adult one, Heatherâ ™s life has felt isolated and grey. Sheâ ™d never attempt to suggest that climbing over the back fence of the hospital in the middle of the night is her sanest decision, but with a life that feels empty and a head full of memories that she doesnâ ™t want to think about, she doesnâ ™t feel like she has a choice.Heather is barely over the fence, however, when she meets Maeve. While, at first, Heather only allows Maeve to accompany her to keep the younger girl out of harmâ ™s way, events soon lead to the lives of the two teenagers becoming increasingly entangled. As the night goes on, Heather is soon forced to consider who will be saving who.
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The Lonely Book - Megan Grehan
Children s Book Council: Spring 2024 Showcase: Reading List: TransformationA warm and loving story about how anon-binary person comes to understand and accept themselves by an award-winning queer author. Every morning, when Annie’s moms open up their bookshop, there’s a pile of books on the counter, waiting for the right reader to come and find them.But one day, there’s a book nobody comes for. Nobodyever comes, and each day the book gets lonelier, and the bookshop becomes an unhappy place. Who can the bookbe for, and why don’t they come?Eventually, the book finds the reader who needs it: Annie’s sister, Charlotte. Charlotte asks the family to call herCharlie now, and to use ‘they/them’ pronouns.The bookshop cheers up. Customers start buying books again.
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