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The Lost Plot - Genevieve Cogman
Enter a world of dragon politics and missing librarians â “ in 1920s New York City. Immerse yourself in The Lost Plot, the fourth gripping instalment in the Invisible Library series from Genevieve Cogman.A covert mission. A royal demand. And a race against time.In a 1920s-style America, Prohibition is in force, fedoras and flapper dresses are in fashion â “ and intrepid librarians Irene and Kai find themselves caught in a fierce dragon duel.A demanding queen has ordered her heirs to find a rare book, and it seems a young librarian has become tangled in the conflict. If Irene and Kai can t extricate him, there could be grave political fallout for the library. This could even trigger war.Irene and Kai s quest: to outsmart gangsters, evade security, rescue the librarian and retrieve the book. If they can t, it could have dire consequences for Irene s job. And, incidentally, for her life . . .Continue the literary magic with The Mortal Word, the next step in this enchanting historical fantasy.Praise for the series: I absolutely loved this â “ N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one s fool â “ The Guardian Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! â “ Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series
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The Untold Story - Genevieve Cogman
Return to the Invisible Library for Irene s most perilous mission yet! The Untold Story is the climactic eighth book in Genevieve Cogman s exhilarating series.For librarian-spy Irene, this could be her last mission. She has been sent on a terrifying, dangerous task â “ one which must be kept secret at all costs. To eliminate Alberich.But even more troubling news emerges. Entire worlds are disappearing, and the Library itself may have something to do with it.To uncover the truth of these vanishing worlds, Irene and her friends must descend into the unplumbed depths of the Library. What they find will change everything . . .The Untold Story is the unputdownable eighth book in the Invisible Library series of fantasy novels by Genevieve Cogman.Genevieve is also the author of Scarlet, a Sunday Times bestselling novel. Set during the French revolution, it is a spellbinding tale of magic, vampires and chaos, written with her trademark wit and pace.Praise for the series: I absolutely loved this â “ N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one s fool â “ The Guardian Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! â “ Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series
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The Invisible Library - Genevieve Cogman
One spy. One dangerous book. One deadly mission. Discover the first book in this gripping fantasy mystery series â “ The Invisible Library is the astounding debut from bestselling author Genevieve Cogman.Perfect for fans of Mr Penumbra s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, Jasper Fforde s The Eyre Affair or Ben Aaronovitch s Rivers of London. I absolutely loved this â “ N.K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth SeasonIrene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, whose staff are sent to different realities to harvest dangerous and mystical fiction.Irene has been posted to an alternative steampunk London along with her enigmatic new assistant, Kai. Their mission: to retrieve a dangerous edition of Grimms Fairy Tales. But it has already been stolen.In London s underground, the laws of nature have been bent â “ supernatural creatures and unpredictable magic stalk the land. The city is home to vampires, werewolves â “ factions that are all prepared to fight to the death for this book.Irene must face a web of deadly danger, deception and secret societies. Her new assistant is hiding secrets of his own. Yet failure is not an option â “ the nature of reality itself is at stake . . .Continue the journey with the adventurous second title in the Invisible Library series, The Masked City.Praise for the series: I absolutely loved this â “ N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one s fool â “ The Guardian Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! â “ Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series
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The Secret Chapter - Genevieve Cogman
The trans-dimensional library teeters on the brink of catastrophe â “ and only one book can save it. The Secret Chapter is the sixth instalment in the Invisible Library series from Genevieve Cogman.As Irene tries to manage a fraught truce between the warring Fae and dragon factions â “ not to mention her overbearing parents â “ sheâ ™s given a new mission. The world where she grew up is in danger, and only one book can save it. A book owned by a secretive Fae antiques dealer named Mr Nemo.In 21st century Vienna, a painting holds an extraordinary secret from the past â “ and Mr Nemo wants it. To acquire the book and save the library, Irene and her assistant Kai must team up with an unlikely band of scheming dragons, Fae gamblers and outright thieves. Together, they must pull off an amazing art heist â “ and trade the painting for that book.But some will kill to protect this painting. If Irene wants to save her world from disaster, it isn t going to be easy . . .The spectacularly bookish fantasy continues in The Dark Archive.Praise for the series: I absolutely loved this â “ N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one s fool â “ The Guardian Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! â “ Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series
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The Burning Page - Genevieve Cogman
In an alternate St. Petersburg, librarian-spy Irene faces unimaginable dangers â “ as her arch-nemesis returns. The Burning Page is the third instalment in the Invisible Library series from bestselling author Genevieve Cogman.Librarian-spy Irene is on probation â “ and absconding from a mission doesn t look good. But when her escape route home goes up in flames, what s a spy to do?It turns out, Irene s home, the trans-dimensional library, is under siege. Across dozens of worlds, its once-reliable Gates back to the library are malfunctioning. Irene s nemesis, Alberich, is responsible â “ with plans to annihilate the library itself.To face the threat, Irene and assistant Kai are posted to St Petersburg. Here, Irene stumbles upon an incredibly dangerous â “ yet alluring â “ opportunity. It s a chance to save the library. Saving herself would be a bonus . . .Brace yourself for an action-filled ride with stolen books, covert operatives, and clandestine societies!Irene s adventures continue in The Lost Plot, the next captivating entry in The Invisible Library series.Praise for the series: I absolutely loved this â “ N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one s fool â “ The Guardian Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! â “ Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series
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These Dreaming Spires: A Dark Academia Anthology - Genevieve Cogman, Olivie Blake, M. K. Lobb, Paul Kane, Marie O
A NEW SEMESTER BEGINSA beguiling, sinister collection of 12 more dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, Genevieve Cogman, MK Lobb and more!Twelve original dark academia stories from bestselling thriller writers – imagine darkened libraries, exclusive elite schools, looming Gothic towers, charismatic professors, illicit affairs, the tang of autumn in the air… and the rivalries and obsessions that lead to murder.Featuring stories from:Olivie BlakeGenevieve CogmanAriel DjanikianElspeth WilsonMK LobbS.T. GibsonJamison SheaKate Alice MarshallErica WatersDe Elizabeth
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Damned - Genevieve Cogman
In 18th century England, the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel discover earth-shattering secrets that could change their world forever . . . Damned is the final heart-pounding instalment in Genevieve Cogman s Scarlet Revolution trilogy.
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Elusive - Genevieve Cogman
Revolutionary France is full of blood and bite, as vampires plot for power. Featuring Genevieve Cogmanâ ™s trademark wit and fast-paced plotting, Elusive is the second book in the Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet Revolution trilogy.Eleanor, once a lowly English maid, is now a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, known for their daring deeds and rescuing aristocrat vampires from the guillotine.Eleanor and the League are investigating the disappearance of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, the notorious French statesman and diplomat. But they soon uncover two vampire parties feuding for power, and learn that Talleyrand s disappearance is part of a bigger, more dangerous scheme â “ one that threatens to throw France into bloody chaos . . .Perfect for fans of The Invisible Library series, Kim Newman and Gail Carriger, Elusive is the thrilling follow-up to Scarlet, a witty and inventive retelling of the beloved tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Utterly stunning. The intrigue and adventure keep you turning the page in this exciting tale of revolution, vampires and the guillotine â “ T. L. Huchu, author of Library of the Dead on Scarlet
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Damned - Genevieve Cogman
In 18th century England, the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel discover earth-shattering secrets that could change their world forever . . . Damned is the final heart-pounding instalment in Genevieve Cogmanâ ™s Scarlet Revolution trilogy.
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Damned - Genevieve Cogman
For a former English maid, the stakes have never been higher . . .Damned is the final book in the Scarlet Revolution series, a spellbinding adventure of magic, vampires and mayhem from the bestselling author of the Invisible Library series.1794. Eleanor, former English maid, is a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel - and now a promising mage. With a vampire plot thwarted in Paris, the League⠙s next daring rescue is that of the Pimpernel⠙s beloved wife, Lady Marguerite, imprisoned in her London townhouse on unjust charges of treason and espionage.But Lady Marguerite⠙s captivity is only the first threat from the League s vampiric enemy. With the King known to be ill, possibly mad, England is not as it should be. Vampires conspire to take control over the whole country whilst challenging Eleanor and the League at every turn.But then, using her growing magical powers, Eleanor uncovers a devastating, centuries-old secret. It is one so steeped in blood, that it will change not only England, but the entire vampire world, forever . . .Discover where Eleanor s journey first began in the Sunday Times bestseller, Scarlet.⠘A thoughtful exploration of class and revolution . . . This book is a smart, swashbuckling joy. I loved it⠙⠓ H.G. Parry, author of The Magician⠙s Daughter on Scarlet
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Uncle Gobb and the Plot Plot - Michael Rosen
The third uproarious adventure from the comic pairing of Michael Rosen and Neal Layton sees Malcolm and his awful Uncle Gobb return, each with a cunning plot ...This time, there is a plot. Thatâ ™s the plot of the story. Or is it? The plot of the story could also be that Uncle Gobb has an evil plot. And his plot is about a plot. A plot of land. Are you following? Good! The plot of land is behind Malcolmâ ™s school and it is where Uncle Gobb wants to set up his own rival Dread Shed School of Facts. Oh no! Malcolm is going to need to come up with his own plot to stop Uncle Gobbâ ™s plot. So maybe that, in fact, is the actual plot of this story. Youâ ™ll just have to read this book to find out!A bonkers book about standing up for yourself, from two crazily creative people. Sure to delight fans of Andy Stanton and Tom Gates.
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The Gunpowder Plot - James Travers
The Gunpowder Plot is perhaps the most famous and well-documented event in British Early Modern history. This means the story can be told through original dialogue recorded at the time to a greater extent than any other of the period. James Traversâ ™ new account exploits this potential for dramatic first-hand history by drawing on those original sources, at The National Archives and elsewhere. The book includes material from the official investigation and new evidence relating to the torture of Guy Fawkes. This expert retelling of the Gunpowder Plot story brings seventeenth-century voices fresh to the page. It shows the complex motivations of the principal figures involved, both officers of the state and the plotters themselves, and tells the story of the Plot without the benefit or distortion of hindsight. Moving away from the crude dichotomy of Catholic and Protestant, charactersâ ™ decisions and reactions are shown at the heart of events. It can be argued, for example, that Fawkes was as much anti-Scottish as anti-Protestant. It is a dramatic tale, with original documents unveiling the key figuresâ ™ fateful decisions as they happen. The plottersâ ™ generation was the first audience of Shakespeareâ ™s plays and his words were common currency among them. There are shades of meaning in their plans and confessions, which have eluded historians until now.At the time, Fawkes was the â ˜unknown faceâ ™ of the Plot, prized by the well-known and well-connected plotters as a man who could pass unnoticed in Westminster, even as he went to destroy the Houses of Parliament. Today, â ˜Guido Fawkesâ ™ has become the face of political disaffection, thanks to his popularity as a mask for protestors. And in a modern world of religious terrorism, this book lets us understand what drove the participants in British historyâ ™s most potentially destructive home-grown plot.
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The Lumumba Plot - Stuart A. Reid
The New York Times Book Review Editors Choice • A spellbinding work of history that reads like a Cold War spy thriller—about the U.S.-sanctioned plot to assassinate the democratically elected leader of the newly independent Congo A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The Economist, Financial Times “This is one of the best books I have read in years . . . gripping, full of colorful characters, and strange plot twists.” —Fareed Zakaria, CNN hostIt was supposed to be a moment of great optimism, a cause for jubilation. The Congo was at last being set free from Belgium—one of seventeen countries to gain independence in 1960 from ruling European powers. At the helm as prime minister was charismatic nationalist Patrice Lumumba. Just days after the handover, however, the Congo’s new army mutinied, Belgian forces intervened, and Lumumba turned to the United Nations for help in saving his newborn nation from what the press was already calling “the Congo crisis.” Dag Hammarskjöld, the tidy Swede serving as UN secretary-general, quickly arranged the organization’s biggest peacekeeping mission in history. But chaos was still spreading. Frustrated with the fecklessness of the UN and spurned by the United States, Lumumba then approached the Soviets for help—an appeal that set off alarm bells at the CIA. To forestall the spread of Communism in Africa, the CIA sent word to its station chief in the Congo, Larry Devlin: Lumumba had to go.Within a year, everything would unravel. The CIA plot to murder Lumumba would ?zzle out, but he would be deposed in a CIA-backed coup, transferred to enemy territory in a CIA-approved operation, and shot dead by Congolese assassins. Hammarskjöld, too, would die, in a mysterious plane crash en route to negotiate a cease-?re with the Congo’s rebellious southeast. And a young, ambitious military officer named Joseph Mobutu, who had once sworn fealty to Lumumba, would seize power with U.S. help and misrule the country for more than three decades. For the Congolese people, the events of 1960–61 represented the opening chapter of a long horror story. For the U.S. government, however, they provided a playbook for future interventions.
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The Plot - Jean Hanff Korelitzová
From the author of The Undoing Remarkable. Stephen King Breathtakingly suspenseful. Megan Abbott Smart, surprising and stealthily unsettling. The TimesWhen a young writer dies before completing his first novel, his teacher, Jake, (himself a failed novelist) helps himself to its plot. The resulting book is a phenomenal success. But what if somebody out there knows?Somebody does. And if Jake canâ ™t figure out who heâ ™s dealing with, he risks something far worse than the loss of his career.What readers are saying It builds to a legitimately great ending that I may never forget. Highly recommended. This book is thrilling, exciting and totally nerve-racking! It definitely had me on the edge of my seat and reading well past my bedtime. Addictive . . . I read it quickly without coming up much for air. Wow! This book blew me away- I read it so fast and the ending is so good! No spoilers- just read it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the best plot ever really is THAT good. The Plot was a NYT bestseller for w/c 6th June
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The Revenge Plot - Jackie Kabler
â ˜Just when you think you ve figured the plot out â “ a huge twist hitsâ ¦ reminds me of the kind of chills you get with Freida McFadden books!!â ™ ââââââ “From the bestselling thriller author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B, comes a brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller for 2025. When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, sheâ ™s stunned.The place isnâ ™t just shut â “ itâ ™s gone. Boarded up, closed down.Days later, she gets home to find sheâ ™s been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep.Itâ ™s as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her.Who, and why? And how much worse can it get?The answer? A lot worse.â “Praise for Jackie Kabler: Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twistsâ ¦an unputdownable thriller B P Walter, bestselling author of The Dinner Guest Twist after twist and lightning-paced, I couldn t put it down. Annabel Kantaria, author of Coming Home The twists never stop coming in this revenge thriller featuring the most compelling, audacious and scheming cast of characters. Itâ ™s fast, fun and fierce â “ a perfect summer read!â Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile The book twists and turns like a snake, well written, great characters and descriptionsâ ™ ââââââ ˜An excellent storyline and the revenge plot was clever and entertainingâ ™ ââââââ ˜A sharp and clever read that keeps readers guessing with each page turnâ ™ ââââââ ˜Disturbingly unforgettable. Itâ ™s twisted, itâ ™s dark and itâ ™s intense. If you love psychological thrillers, you really need to try this oneâ ™ âââââ This author is quickly becoming one of my favouritesâ ™ âââââ It was UNREAL, sooooooo good! What a plot, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book. It was a page-turner I did not want to stop reading⠦⠙ âââââ This is a tightly plotted clever novel which is very enjoyableâ ™ âââââ Great twists and turns as your head will spin until the bitter end!â ™ âââââ Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of The Hike An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pagesâ ™ C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of Every Move You Makeâ ˜This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn t put it down!â ™ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Daysâ ˜One of the best thrillers of the yearâ ™ ââââââ ˜Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely grippingâ ™ ââââââ ˜Totally engrossing and superbly writtenâ ™ ââââââ ˜I was totally captivatedâ ™ âââââ Jackie certainly knows who to grab the reader s attention âââââ What a rollercoaster! âââââ
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Lost Gardens of the World - Lawrence Sandra
A romantic journey through forty captivating gardens lost to time. All over the world, once-flourishing horticultural spaces have been abandoned and forgotten. From the once-crumbling grandeur of the Villa d’Este and the magic of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, to the sculptural surrealism of Las Pozas and the colourful rebirth of Le Jardin Majorelle, there are countless gardens around the world with fascinating stories to tell. Author and journalist Sandra Lawrence takes readers on a tour of 40 horticultural gems from around the world that have been lost either through neglect, abandonment or destruction. Many have been consigned to history, never to be seen again, while others have been revived and restored by the care and dedication of new owners and communities. These marvels of horticulture take many forms: stately homes, floating allotments, roof gardens and more. But all of them have one thing in common: the romance of paradise lost. Featuring one bespoke illustration of each garden by renowned artist Lucille Clerc, this book is a written celebration of our love of nature, and the importance of keeping these oases of green alive and well – if not in reality, then at least on the page. These charming gardens are brought back to life, including: The Lost Gardens of Heligan, England Las Pozas, Mexico Le Jardin Majorelle, Morocco The Garden of Dreams, Nepal Villa d’Este, Italy Paleis Het Loo, Netherlands Crowninshield Garden, USA Discover the remarkable stories behind the creation, decline and occasional rebirth of these astonishing spaces, and meet the people and societies that first created and enjoyed them. The perfect gift for garden lovers, armchair travellers and cultural enthusiasts.
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The Lost Paths - Jack Cornish
Discover the rich history of Britain s millennia-old network of pathways, and it will be impossible to take an unremarkable walk again. . . An essential read for those who love walking Jackie Morris, author of The Lost Words and The Lost Spells Cornishâ ™s book delves back in history and is written with a sense of urgency Mail on Sunday [Cornish s] passion for walking, natural beauty and the abundant history of these old ways shines through Timesâ “Hundreds of thousands of miles of ancient paths crisscross our land. Whether Iron Age footsteps or Anglo-Saxon mercenary trails, Railway Age tracks or Home Army defences, they reveal a hidden story. Jack Cornish has spent years walking and recording these forgotten routes and The Lost Paths is his history of the people who created and walked these ways. From sheep drovers to Cornish miners to workhouse wanderers, this tale of the land beneath our feet brings our past to life and puts its future squarely in our hands.â “PRAISE FOR THE LOST PATHSâ ˜A rallying cry to reclaim lost routes and preserve this precious resource for future generationsâ ™ Walk Magazineâ ˜Fascinatingâ ™ Country Walkingâ ˜A celebration of an ancient network and a rallying cry to reclaim what has been lost and preserve it for future generationsâ ™ The Best of UKâ ˜[A] fascinating history of path-making and path-taking . . . our guide excels at historic story-telling . . . Cornishâ ™s celebration of our grand wealth of history ways, and the different motivations for walking over the centuries, is a worthy clarion call for us to keep treading paths â “ so we donâ ™t lose our way . . . â ˜ The Oldieâ ˜A lively account of millennia of movement, and a call to action to preserve an endangered heritageâ ™ Inkcap Journal
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The Lost Spells (0241444640)
Kniha - autor Robert Macfarlane; Jackie Morris, 240 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A timeless, stunning gift to be pored over and cherished for years - dazzlingly beautiful and richly inventive, discover the magical new book from the creators of The Lost Words. Kindred in spirit to The Lost Words but fresh in its form, The Lost Spells is a pocket-sized treasure that introduces a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork by beloved creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Each "spell" conjures an animal, bird, tree or flower — from Barn Owl to Red Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw — with which we share our lives and landscapes. Moving, joyful and funny, The Lost Spells above all celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature's power to amaze, console and bring joy. Written to be read aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field, riverbank and also to the heart, The Lost Spells summons back...
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The Lost Spells - Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris
Beautiful books make unforgettable gifts. This pocket-sized treasure is the perfect present for fans of nature, language and rich artwork, adult and child alike!Kindred in spirit to The Lost Words but fresh in its form, The Lost Spells introduces a beautiful new set of natural spell-poems and artwork by beloved creative duo Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.Each spell conjures an animal, bird, tree or flower -- from Barn Owl to Red Fox, Grey Seal to Silver Birch, Jay to Jackdaw -- with which we share our lives and landscapes. Moving, joyful and funny, The Lost Spells above all celebrates a sense of wonder, bearing witness to nature s power to amaze, console and bring joy.Written to be read aloud, painted in brushstrokes that call to the forest, field, riverbank and also to the heart, The Lost Spells summons back what is often lost from sight and care, teaching the names of everyday species, and inspiring its readers to attention, love and care. Luminously beautiful. An amulet in dark times, to be carried like a talisman out into the world, where it is very much needed Dara McAnulty A book about spells that succeeds in being spell-binding in its own right . . . It already feels like a true classic. Buy one copy for yourself and any others for as many children as you can afford Books for Keeps
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The Lost City of the Monkey God - Douglas Preston
Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumours have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden deep in the Honduran interior. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and warn the legendary city is cursed: to enter it is a death sentence. They call it the Lost City of the Monkey God. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artefacts and an electrifying story of having found the City ⠓ but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a single-engine plane carrying a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but a lost civilization. To confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, plagues of insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. They emerged from the jungle with proof of the legend... and the curse. They had contracted a horrifying, incurable and sometimes lethal disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with history, adventure and dramatic twists of fortune, The Lost City of the Monkey God is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twenty-first century.
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Escape from the Isle of the Lost - Melissa de la Cruz
For the first time in paperback! The fourth book in the #1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series continues the adventures of everyone s favorite villain kids!Praise for The Isle of the Lost Disney lovers and fairy-tale fans alike will need to get their hands on this book.   —School Library JournalPraise for Return to the Isle of the Lost Packed with plenty of humor and adventure, this sequel spinoff is destined to please. With a second movie in the works and a bevy of loyal readers, it certainly wonÂ’t stay on shelves for long.   —BooklistMal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos may have once been the baddest of the bad, but their wicked ways are (mostly) behind them—and now graduation is almost here! But before the seniors can don their custom-designed caps and gowns, courtesy of Evie, theyÂ’ve got an epic plan to put into action. There are tons of villain kids on the Isle of the Lost who are eager for their chance to come to Auradon Prep—even Celia, Dr. FacilierÂ’s trickster daughter, wants in on the deal!—and MalÂ’s crew is using their upcoming visit to the Isle to help make it happen. But AuradonÂ’s biggest threat is still at large… Trapped on the other side of the barrier, Uma is more desperate than ever to get her long-awaited revenge against Mal. When she discovers an underground lair belonging to Hades, god of the underworld, Uma realizes sheÂ’s found the perfect partner in crime. Together, they can defeat Mal, bring down the barrier, and escape the Isle for good.Mal and Uma have a score to settle, and theyÂ’ll come face to face in an explosive underwater battle that could determine the fates of Auradon and the Isle of the Lost once and for all.
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The Lost Story - Meg Shaffer
This wildly imaginative book speaks to every reader who yearns for a more magical world - THAO THAI, author of Banyan Moon If you d like to dream instead of a parallel world where love and loyalty and friendship are the magic that transforms the least of us into genuine heroes, then Meg Shaffer s The Lost Story is the book you ve been waiting for - RICHARD RUSSO, author of Empire Falls From the author of the bestselling novel The Wishing Game comes a Narnia-inspired fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobe doors . . . just in case.Once upon a time, two boys went missing in the woods. Six months later, they reappeared, with no explanation for where they d been or how they d survived.Fifteen years on, Rafe is a reclusive artist with no memory of what happened during those months, despite the scars he bears. Meanwhile, Jeremy is a famed missing persons investigator. With his uncanny abilities, he is the one person who can help vet tech Emilie Wendell find her long-lost sister, who vanished in the very same forest as Rafe and Jeremy.Jeremy also keeps a secret: the fantastical truth about the magical realm they made home for those six months. And it s there they may find Emilie s sister.Alongside Emilie, Rafe and Jeremy must return to the enchanted world they left behind - for only then can they get back everything and everyone they ve lost. Wholly moving . . . reminded me that even as an adult, if you look hard enough, you can find the child still inside you - Jodi Picoult, author of Mad Honey, on The Wishing Game A heartwarming, page-turning story of found family [and] love triumphing over indifference - Melissa Albert, author of The Hazel Wood, on The Wishing Game A dreamy, inventive novel . . . Full of the power of imagination, it s one of my favourite books of the year - Sarah Addison Allen, author of Other Birds, on The Wishing Game A meditation on the power of hope when all else seems lost - Kirkus Reviews on The Wishing Game
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The Lost Storyteller - Amanda Block
A powerful novel about the bond between fathers and daughters, and how stories connect us all. I loved it Jenny Colgan THE LOST STORYTELLER is the heartwarming and evocative debut novel from a stunning new voice in fiction, Amanda Block. Perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan, Jessie Burton and Diane Setterfield.Rebecca hasn #39;t seen her father Leo since she was six. Her family never talk about him, and she has long since pushed him firmly to the back of her mind. All she knows is that, once upon a time, he was a well-loved children #39;s TV star.But when a journalist turns up uninvited at her office, asking questions about her once-famous father, Rebecca starts to wonder whether there is more to Leo #39;s absence than she realized. Then, looking for answers, she unearths a book of fairy tales written by Leo and dedicated to her - but what use are children #39;s stories to her now, all these years later?Tentatively, Rebecca tries to piece together her father #39;s life, from the people he used to know and her own hazy memories. Yet her mind keeps returning to the magical, melancholic fairy tales, which seem to contain more truth than make-believe. Perhaps they are the key to unlocking the mystery of her father, the lost storyteller; to revealing who he was, what he went through - and even where he might be now...THE LOST STORYTELLER celebrates the power and resilience of imagination. Absolutely beautiful . . . A cleverly wrought tale of fathers and daughters, and a bond buried so deep that it is lost to folklore Polly Crosby, author of The Illustrated Child Captivating, moving and profound. I loved it! A spellbinding novel about the power of the stories we tell both to ourselves and to others Tracey Emerson, author of She Chose Me Incredibly moving . . . A genuinely beautiful must-read Buki Papillon, author of An Ordinary Wonder
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The Lost Art of Dying - L.S. Dugdale
A Columbia University physician comes across a popular medieval text on dying well written after the horror of the Black Plague and discovers ancient wisdom for rethinking death and gaining insight today on how we can learn the lost art of dying well in this wise, clear-eyed book that is as compelling and soulful as Being Mortal, When Breath Becomes Air, and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. As a specialist in both medical ethics and the treatment of older patients, Dr. L. S. Dugdale knows a great deal about the end of life. Far too many of us die poorly, she argues. Our culture has overly medicalized death: dying is often institutional and sterile, prolonged by unnecessary resuscitations and other intrusive interventions. We are not going gently into that good night—our reliance on modern medicine can actually prolong suffering and strip us of our dignity. Yet our lives do not have to end this way.Centuries ago, in the wake of the Black Plague, a text was published offering advice to help the living prepare for a good death. Written during the late Middle Ages, ars moriendi—The Art of Dying—made clear that to die well, one first had to live well and described what practices best help us prepare. When Dugdale discovered this Medieval book, it was a revelation. Inspired by its holistic approach to the final stage we must all one day face, she draws from this forgotten work, combining its wisdom with the knowledge she has gleaned from her long medical career. The Lost Art of Dying is a twenty-first century ars moriendi, filled with much-needed insight and thoughtful guidance that will change our perceptions. By recovering our sense of finitude, confronting our fears, accepting how our bodies age, developing meaningful rituals, and involving our communities in end-of-life care, we can discover what it means to both live and die well. And like the original ars moriendi, The Lost Art of Dying includes nine black-and-white drawings from artist Michael W. Dugger. Dr. Dugdale offers a hopeful perspective on death and dying as she shows us how to adapt the wisdom from the past to our lives today. The Lost Art of Dying is a vital, affecting book that reconsiders death, death culture, and how we can transform how we live each day, including our last.Â
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The Lost Girl King - Catherine Doyleová
â ˜The Lost Girl King echoes Lord of the Rings and Narnia, whilst being original and fresh. Itâ ™s sure to become a classic of its ownâ ™ - Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Starsâ ˜A glorious gulp of a summer adventureâ ™ - Piers Torday, author of The Lost Wildâ ˜Nobody writes peril, wit and wonder as well as Catherine Doyle â ¦ a modern Diana Wynne Jonesâ ™ - Dave Rudden, author of Irish Childrenâ ™s Book of the Year, Knights of the Borrowed Dark**********From the author of the bestselling Storm Keeper trilogy comes a new, spellbinding adventureâ ¦Amy and Liam Bell have been packed off to stay at Gran s house in the wilds of Connemara for the summer. Out for a walk on the first morning of their holiday, they trace the flight of a hawk to a nearby waterfall â “ only to watch the bird disappear through it. Intrigued, the children follow and soon realise they ve discovered the entrance to TÃr na nÓg, the legendary land of eternal youth.But theyâ ™ve been tricked. Almost immediately Liam is captured by a troop of headless horsemen who take him to Tarlock, the ruling sorcerer of TÃr na nÓg, who is seeking the bones of a human child for a sinister new spell.Packed with edge-of-your seat adventure, incredible imagination, humour and warmth, The Lost Girl King is the rare kind of story that has you reading long past lights out.
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The Book of Lost Tales 1 - J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
Before The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the earliest myths and legends of Middle-earth and Valinor were laid down in The Book of Lost Tales, written by J.R.R. Tolkien between 1916 and 1920, and compiled by Christopher Tolkien for publication in 1983.The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor, for the Tales were the first form of the myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion.Embedded in English legend, they are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to the lonely Isle where the Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts of Gods and Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs and Orcs; of the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; of the geography and cosmology of Tolkienâ ™s invented world.This first volume in Christopher Tolkienâ ™s epic History of Middle-earth series is the perfect gateway for anyone wanting to tread deeper into the rich tapestry of Tolkienâ ™s world and discover the evolution of the Middle-earth stories.
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Isle of the Lost Paperback Box Set - Melissa de la Cruz
#1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series by Melissa de la Cruz is now available in a stunning four-book paperback boxed set.The Isle of the LostTwenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost-a dark and dreary place protected by a force field that makes it impossible for them to leave. Stripped of their magical powers, the villains now live in total isolation, forgotten by the world.Mal learns from her mother, Maleficent, that the key to true darkness, the Dragon s Eye, is located inside her scepter in the forbidden fortress on the far side of the island. The eye is cursed, and whoever retrieves it will be knocked into a deep sleep for a thousand years. But Mal has a plan to capture it. She ll just need a little help from her friends. In their quest for the Dragon s Eye, these four kids begin to realize that just because you come from an evil family tree, being good isn t so bad.Return To The Isle Of The LostWhen Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay all receive threatening messages demanding they return to the Isle of the Lost, they re determined to figure out who sent them. And to do that, they ll have to go back. Without its infamous leader, the island s even worse than when they left it, but the comforts of home-even a home as gloomy as the Isle of the Lost-can be hard to resist for recently reformed villains. Will the kids be able to beat the evil bubbling at the Isle s wicked core, or will the plot to destroy Auradon succeed?Rise Of The Isle Of The LostMal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay face their biggest challenge yet as a rotten villain from their past returns. They ll have to do everything in their power-good and evil-to keep Auradon safe.Escape From The Isle Of The LostMal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos may have once been the baddest of the bad, but their wicked ways are (mostly) behind them—and now graduation is almost here
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The Michael Moorcock Library Elric: The Balance Lost Vol.2 - Chris Roberson
With the fate of the multiverse hanging in the balance,Eternal Champions Elric, Corum and Dorian Hawkmoon unite with newcomer eric beck in a climatic batle to save very source of the great balance at the centre of the multiverse.The concluding volume of the Elric: Balance Lost saga.Their quest to the Lost Universe has revealed the shocking truth as to who the true architects behind the war between Law and Chaos are, and nothing could have prepared the four eternal champions for the shocking truth. Now they find themselves pitted together in an epic war of unimaginable scale between both sides for the very source of the Cosmic Balance leading to a climatic showdown between the original Eternal Champions and Eric Beck against his twin brother, the sinister Garrison Bow, and the immortal masterminds behind the cosmic war.Written by New York Times Bestseller, Chris Roberson, this all-new adventure redefines the word ‘epic’. With a cast of hundreds and featuring all of Moorcock’s most famous characters, this saga, drawn by Italian artist, Francesco Biagini is a thrilling and powerful epic that brings Elric crashing into the 21st Century and beyond!Collecting issues #7-12 of Elric: The Balance Lost.
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The Lost Domain - Alain-Fournier
I am looking for something still more mysterious: for the path you read about in books, the old lane choked with undergrowth whose entrance the weary prince could not discover. The Lost Domain (1913) is an adventure story as well as a lyrical homage to life in pre-war rural France. One of France s best-loved and most read novels of all time, it is a tale of growing up, friendship, love, and loss, threaded through with traits of romance, fantasy, and make-believe. François Seurel, the son of a schoolteacher, recounts events of his adolescence that revolve around his friend Augustin Meaulnes, a bold dreamer who stumbles into an elaborate fête at a mysterious lost domain , falls in love, yet seems destined never again to find the bewitching location nor his beloved. Much of the narrative circles round the question of whether the past can ever be revived. The simple pleasures and sensory delights of rural childhood, the exhilarations and disappointments of youthful discoveries, and the poignant confrontation of dream and reality are combined in prose that modulates between face-paced and poetic. At just twenty-seven years old, Alain-Fournier died in action in 1914, the year after the publication of The Lost Domain, which remains a nostalgic portrait of the France that was shattered by the First World War. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare - Kimberly Brock
Now available in trade paper—just in time for women’s history month—SIBA bestseller The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare explores the meaning of women’s history and the sacrifices every mother makes for her daughter.What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke remains a mystery, but the women who descended from Eleanor Dare have long known that the truth lies in what she left behind: a message carved onto a large stone and the contents of her treasured commonplace book. Brought from England on Eleanor’s fateful voyage to the New World, her book was passed down through the fifteen generations of daughters who followed as they came of age. Thirteen-year-old Alice had been next in line to receive it, but her mother’s tragic death fractured the unbroken legacy and the Dare Stone and the shadowy history recorded in the book faded into memory. Or so Alice hoped.In the waning days of World War II, Alice is a young widow and a mother herself when she is unexpectedly presented with her birthright: the deed to Evertell, her abandoned family home and the history she thought forgotten. Determined to sell the property and step into a future free of the past, Alice returns to Savannah with her own thirteen-year-old daughter, Penn, in tow. But when Penn’s curiosity over the lineage she never knew begins to unveil secrets from beneath every stone and bone and shell of the old house and Eleanor’s book is finally found, Alice is forced to reckon with the sacrifices made for love and the realities of their true inheritance as daughters of Eleanor Dare.In this sweeping tale from award-winning author Kimberly Brock, the answers to a real-life mystery may be found in the pages of a story that was always waiting to be written.“From the haunting first line, The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare transports the reader to a mysterious land, time and family . . . the captivating women of the Dare legacy must find their true inheritance hiding behind the untold secrets.” —Patti Callahan, New York Times bestselling authorHistorical women s fictionStand-alone novelBook length: approximately 135,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
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The Lost Bookshop - Evie Woods
**Evie Woods stunning new novel The Story Collector is available now**The Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets.â ˜The thing about books,â ™ she said â ˜is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.â ™On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be foundâ ¦For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives.But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonderâ ¦ where nothing is as it seems.Readers have fallen in love with The Lost Bookshop:â ˜Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its readerâ ¦a delightful story for any book loverâ ¦an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!â ™ ââââââ ˜Wowwww!! Itâ ™s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in oneâ ¦It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me alwaysâ ™ ââââââ ˜A must read for readers that love booksâ ™ ââââââ ˜A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sittingâ ¦a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forgetâ ™ ââââââ ˜This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn t put it down til the endâ ™ ââââââ ˜A love story, one with books and booklovers at its heart. A warm, wonderful novel that sweeps up the reader into an absorbing, magical taleâ ™ ââââââ ˜If you enjoy books by the Brontë sisters â ¦ then I would fully recommend you read this bookâ ™ ââââââ ˜This novel has it all: wit, a dash of magic, and a large heart. A fantastic readâ ™âââââ
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The Lost Rainforests of Britain - Guy Shrubsole
WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023The Sunday Times Science Book of the YearAs seen on Countryfileâ ˜If anyone was born to save Britainâ ™s rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsoleâ ™ Sunday TimesShortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society Literary PrizeTemperate rainforest may once have covered up to one-fifth of Britain, inspiring Celtic druids, Welsh wizards, Romantic poets, and Arthur Conan Doyleâ ™s most loved creations. Though only fragments now remain, they are home to a dazzling variety of luminous life-forms.In this awe-inspiring investigation, Guy Shrubsole travels through the Western Highlands and the Lake District, down to the rainforests of Wales, Devon, and Cornwall to map these spectacular lost worlds for the first time.This is the extraordinary tale of one personâ ™s quest to find Britainâ ™s lost rainforests â “ and bring them back.*Guy Shrubsole s The Lost Rainforests of Britain was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-04-30*
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Keeper of the Lost Cities - Shannon Messenger
The first book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She is a Telepath, and has the power to hear the thoughts of everyone around her – something that she #39;s never spoken about, even to her own family. But everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who also reads minds. She discovers there #39;s somewhere she does belong, and staying where she is will put her in grave danger. In the blink of an eye, Sophie is forced to leave behind everything and start a new life in a magical world.Sophie has new rules to learn, and not everyone is thrilled with her homecoming . There are secrets buried deep in Sophie #39;s memory, secrets that other people desperately want. Would even kill for . . .Don’t miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, out now!Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacy StellarluneUnlocked
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The Lost Girls of Autism - Gina Rippon
A truly fascinating must-read â “ Elinor Cleghorn, bestselling author of Unwell Women Powerful and well-researched. The Lost Girls of Autism shines a much-needed spotlight on a critical issue â “ Dr Maureen Dunne, author of The Neurodiversity EdgeThe history of autism is male. It is time for women and girls to enter the spotlight.When autistic girls meet clinicians, they are often misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, personality disorders â “ or receive no diagnosis at all. Autismâ ™s â ˜male spotlightâ ™ means we are only now starting to redress this profound injustice.In The Lost Girls of Autism, renowned brain scientist Gina Rippon delves into the emerging science of female autism, asking why it has been systematically ignored for so long. Generations of researchers, convinced autism was a male problem, simply didnâ ™t bother looking for it in women. But it is now becoming increasingly clear that many autistic women and girls do not fit the traditional, male, model of autism. Instead, they camouflage and mask, hiding their autistic traits to accommodate a society that shuns them.Urgent and insightful, this is a searching examination of how sexism has biased our understanding of autism. Informed by the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, The Lost Girls of Autism is a clarion call for society to recognize the full spectrum of autistic experience.
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The Lost Women of Science - Katie Hafner, Melina Gerosa Bellows
From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncover the truth behind some of the world s greatest accomplishments--and the women who made it happen.For far too long, women in science have been overlooked. But despite the missing pages from the history books, these remarkable ladies conducted groundbreaking experiments, discovered diseases that changed lives, deciphered codes that altered the course of world wars, and so much more. And now, we know their stories. From the creators of award-nominated Lost Women of Science podcast comes an illuminating and moving portrayal of ten revolutionary women in STEM who dared to break barriers even when no one was watching. Through riveting sketches, rarely-before-seen photos, and insightful stories, unearth the lives and triumphs of these science pioneers whose influence cannot be forgotten.
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The Lost King - Michael Jones, Philippa Langley
Previously published as The King s Grave.NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SALLY HAWKINS AND STEVE COOGAN.The official inside story of the discovery of history s most controversial monarch.On 22 August 1485 Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor, went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Fifty years later, the king s grave was lost and Richard III s reputation buried under a mound of Tudor propaganda. Philippa Langley and Michael Jones trace the remarkable story of the search for the lost king, leading to the incredible moment when the 500-year-old mystery was solved by Philippa Langley as his remains were uncovered beneath a car park in Leicester. The Lost King is the astonishing true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country s most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial king s in England s history.
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The Lost Book of Adventure - Unknown Adventurer
A facsimile edition of the tattered notebooks of the Unknown Adventurer, this love letter to the wild details everything you need to know about how to live and thrive in nature, from the principles of treehouse building to wilderness first aid. Now in a new paperback edition, this book is ready for you to take on your next adventure. If you are reading this, it means my notebooks have been found. I am leaving them here at camp for safekeeping along with a few other belongings that I won’t be taking with me. The notebooks are a lifetime’s worth of knowledge, which I’m passing on to you.So reads an excerpt from the weatherworn letter discovered by nature enthusiast Teddy Keen on a recent trip to the Amazon, along with sketchbooks filled with details of extraordinary adventures and escapades, expedition advice, and survival methods, annotated with captivating colored-pencil drawings. It is thought that the sketchbooks were created for two young relatives of the author. Drawing on Teddy’s knowledge of the outdoors, the pages of the sketchbooks have been carefully transcribed for young readers, as they were originally intended. You’ll be transported by riveting adventure tales from around the globe, like being dragged off by a hyena in Botswana, surviving a Saharan dust storm, being woken by an intrepid emperor penguin in Antarctica, and coming face-to-face with a venomous bushmaster (one of the most dangerous snakes on the planet)—all told in lyrical prose and illustrations that wonder at the mysterious beauty of the wild. Having inspired the adventurous spirit in you, the Unknown Adventurer encourages you to set out on your own adventure with information on wild camping, rafting, exploration, and shelters and dens, plus tips on first aid and tying knots. Expert instructions on wilderness basics, like building a fire, what to do if you get lost, and how to build various types of shelters are accompanied by more specific skills culled from many years of experience, like baking campfire bread, creating a toothbrush from a twig, making a suture from soldier ants, and even how to pan for gold. Ahead of the release of the next book in the series, The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure, delve into the critically-acclaimed first book from the Unknown Adventurer, now in a new paperback edition. Inside is a treasure trove of knowledge that will ignite the spirit of adventure in readers young and old. REMEMBER: be good, be adventurous…and look after your parents.
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The Lost Lives of Frances Langley - Michelle Adams
Some things which feel truly lost, are really there all along, safely hidden, just waiting to be found...France. Summer 1981: In a small village in southern France, a wilful English girl is falling in love. Frances Langley has fallen under Benoit s romantic spell, and their summer of love finds Frances willing to do almost anything for the handsome art collector, even hiding a precious artefact for him, stolen by the Nazis decades before.England. Summer 2022: Frances s son, Harry, finds himself packing up the clutter and chaos of his late mother s home. Little does he know that his mother had sent a letter to Tabitha, the lost love of his life, begging the pair to find a priceless jewellery box, hidden in her cottage.Harry quickly dismisses the search, but as an art historian, Tabitha cannot risk the chance to recover something so valuable that was long thought to be lost. And so they embark on a journey of discovery, but soon find themselves searching for much more than a missing piece of art...
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Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians - Chris Riddell
Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians is the second and final title in The Cloud Horse Chronicles duology, the exciting magical adventure from the Costa Award-winning creator of Goth Girl and 2015-2017 UK Children s Laureate Chris Riddell. With gorgeous illustrations throughout.The Guardians of Magic disappeared ten years ago, leaving the Kingdom of Thrynne in the icy grip of a powerful sorceress. Most people have fled in desperate search of warmer lands, escaping the Ice Monsters that roam the streets. Meanwhile, young Tiggy Thistle lives hidden and safe with a kindly Badger until the day she meets one of the crafty Stiltskin brothers and she has to run from her happy home. So begins Tiggy s quest to find Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba - the lost Guardians and their beautiful Cloud Horses - the only people, she believes, who can save Thrynne from the curse of endless winter.
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The Lost Story - Meg Shaffer
From the author of the bestselling novel The Wishing Game comes a Narnia-inspired fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobe doors . . . just in case.Once upon a time, two boys went missing in the woods. Six months later, they reappeared, with no explanation for where they d been or how they d survived.Fifteen years on, Rafe is a reclusive artist with no memory of what happened during those months, despite the scars he bears. Meanwhile, Jeremy is a famed missing persons investigator.With his uncanny abilities, he is the one person who can help vet tech Emilie Wendell find her long-lost sister, who vanished in the very same forest as Rafe and Jeremy.Jeremy also keeps a secret: the fantastical truth about the magical realm they made home for those six months. And it s there they may find Emilie s sister.Alongside Emilie, Rafe and Jeremy must return to the enchanted world they left behind - for only then can they get back everything and everyone they ve lost.
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The Lost World - Michael Crichton
Gripping Sunday Express Action-packed New York Daily News Another monster hit by a giant of a writer The Daily Express The Lost World moves at a spanking pace. . . recommended as first-rate entertainment The Spectator_____________________The bestselling sequel to Jurassic ParkSomething has survived.Six years have passed since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park. In the years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end, the island has been indefinitely closed to the public, its park dismantled, the dinosaurs themselves destroyed.Or so it was thought.But something has survived. And when a team led by maverick scientist Ian Malcolm enters the mysterious Site B to investigate, they are determined that this, at last, will be the end of the dinosaurs..._____________________More praise for The Lost World Harrowing thrills. . . fast-paced and engaging People Fast and gripping The Washington Post A very scary read Entertainment Weekly An edge-of-the-seat tale St. Petersburg Times
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Finders of Silverthorn Forest: The Lost Treasures - Rachel Chivers Khoová
Rachel Chivers Khoo is Ireland s answer to Enid Blyton. Children s Books Ireland Perfect for fans of animal adventures and magical forests, this is a warm and cosy classic in the making. A delightful story of friendship, courage, caring for the environment and protecting what we hold dear. This enchanting tale will be loved by readers of The Magic Faraway Tree, The Borrowers, Wildsmith and The Boy Who Grew Dragons. We Finders have what we call the Golden Rule: Finders Keepers. While hunting for an old time capsule that his grandma once buried in the woods, Max never expects to discover the home of a small magical creature. Nor does he expect that magical creature to have an extensive collection of lost items, all catalogued and labelled. Yet this is how he meets Tuftorious Snook, collector of lost objects, and just one of the many Finders living in Silverthorn Forest.Thrilled by his discovery, Max can t wait to find out more about these extraordinary creatures. But when he accidentally breaks the most important rule â “ never steal â “ he s banished from their home. With Silverthorn Forest in danger, however, Max must somehow find a way to save Tuft and the other Finders before it s too late.This beautifully illustrated book makes a wonderful gift, and is ideal for independent readers or for parents and children to enjoy together.PRAISE FOR FINDERS OF SILVERTHORN FORESTâ œAn enchanting story full of adventure and friendship and heart.â Andy Shepherd A treasure trove of magic. Abi Elphinstone A gorgeous, cosy story filled with nature, friendship and adventure. Katya Balen Full of wonderment and whimsy. Cerrie Burnell A charming story with a heartfelt environmental message, all about trusting new friends, treasuring family and memories, and protecting our ancient trees and all who dwell in them. Liz Flanagan A gorgeous tale of courage, friendship and discovering the true value in the things we sometimes overlook. An absolute classic in the making! Chrissie Sains Utterly enchanting and gorgeously written. Clare Harlow
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The Lost Story - Meg Shaffer
From the author of the bestselling novel The Wishing Game comes a Narnia-inspired fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobe doors . . . just in case.Once upon a time, two boys went missing in the woods. Six months later, they reappeared, with no explanation for where they d been or how they d survived.Fifteen years on, Rafe is a reclusive artist with no memory of what happened during those months, despite the scars he bears. Meanwhile, Jeremy is a famed missing persons investigator. With his uncanny abilities, he is the one person who can help vet tech Emilie Wendell find her long-lost sister, who vanished in the very same forest as Rafe and Jeremy.Jeremy also keeps a secret: the fantastical truth about the magical realm they made home for those six months. And it s there they may find Emilie s sister.Alongside Emilie, Rafe and Jeremy must return to the enchanted world they left behind - for only then can they get back everything and everyone they ve lost.
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The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure - Keen Teddy, Unknown Adventurer
This was meant to be a journal of my quest to find the sea nomads, but a few days ago something happened that turned my world upside down . . . You are about to read an adventure story so real you’ll be able to taste the salt water on your lips. I don’t know how it will end but I’ll keep writing this journal as long as I’m able. One day I hope I can give it to you.After he’s flung from a ferry after seeing something so dangerous he would be killed for his silence, the Unknown Adventurer washes up on a deserted island. Completely alone, he puts his survival skills to the test and begins the journal he promised his younger siblings he would write. But after a while he notices that it is not all what it seems on the island and something mysterious lies across the lagoon. Something he must investigate.Take a deep breath. You are about to enter dangerous waters.This is a thrilling tale of survival, friendship and underwater discovery that transports you to remote seas that whisper of ancient legends you can only begin to imagine.Presented like an artist’s journal, with handwritten sections, smudged notes and stuck-in pages and illustrated in breathtaking detail, this is a story that will spark a sense of adventure in every reader. A new exhilarating book from the Unknown Adventurer, author of The Lost Book of Adventure and Journey to the Last River.Praise for The Lost Book of Adventure:Bear Grylls -- Packed FULL of adventures The Guardian -- ‘A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild. Daily Express -- ‘Exquisitely illustrated [...] children will treasure it for years to come. Praise for Journey to the Last River:Financial Times -- An extraordinary, enticing fusion of fiction and natural history. The artwork alone [...] is stunning. Kate Winslet -- Breathtakingly beautiful... every young adventurer should read this book. The Oldie -- The second thrilling voyage for the Unknown Adventurer.’
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The Lost Flock - Jane Cooper
⠘A windswept love letter to Scotland⠙s heritage sheep and to the Orkney farming community too.⠙ Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentThe Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and the wool-obsessed woman who moved to one of Scotland⠙s wildest islands to save them.It was Jane Cooper⠙s passion for knitting that led her to discover the world of rare-breed sheep and their wool. Through this, Jane uncovered the ⠘Orkney Borerary⠙ ⠓ a unique group within the UK⠙s rarest breed of sheep, the Boreray, and one of the few surviving examples of primitive sheep in northern Europe.As her knowledge of this rarest of heritage breeds grew, she took the bold step to uproot her quiet suburban life in Newcastle and relocate to Orkney, embarking on a new adventure and life as farmer and shepherd.Jane was astonished to find that she was the sole custodian of this lost flock in the world, and so she began investigating their mysterious and ancient history, tracking down the origins of the Boreray breed and its significance to Scotland⠙s natural heritage.From Viking times to Highland crofts and nefarious research experiments in Edinburgh, this is a so-far untold real-life detective story. It is also the story of one woman⠙s relentless determination to ensure a future for her beloved sheep, and in doing so revealing their deep connection to the Scottish landscape.An unforgettable story of a heritage breed and the importance of its existence.⠘Rare-breed sheep, Scotland⠙s most dramatic landscapes and a woman on a mission. All the perfect ingredients for an ovine true-life adventure.⠙ Sally Coulthard, author of A Short History of the World According to Sheep
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The Lost Souls of Benzaiten - Kelly Murashige
I wish to become one of those round vacuum cleaner robots. That s what Machi prays for at the altar of Japanese goddess Benzaiten. Ever since her two best friends decided they want nothing to do with her, Machi hasn t been able to speak. After months of online school and a carousel of therapists, she can no longer see the point of being human. She doesn t expect Benzaiten to hear her prayer, much less offer a different prayer on Machi s behalf - that Machi discover the beauty of humanity, ultimately restoring her to her previous self. Benzaiten is enamoured with the human world and, as she s the goddess of love, humanity is enamoured right back. Being second-best once again isn t helping Machi move past her trauma, and with each adventure they share, Machi is reminded of everything she s lost. It isn t until Machi starts interacting with the souls of the dead - which tends to happen around Benzaiten - that she starts to rediscover her place among the living. From an author to watch, The Lost Souls of Benzaiten is a highly original debut about the nature of happiness and the potential for healing.
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The Lost Supper - Taras Grescoe
A New Scientist, Globe and Mail, and Eater Best Book of 2023In the tradition of Michael Pollan, Anthony Bourdain, and Mark Bittman, “a surprising, flavorsome tour of ancient cuisines” (Kirkus, STARRED)—from Neolithic bread to ancient Roman fish sauce—and why reviving the foods of the past is the key to saving the future.“A fascinating look at the people who are keeping these ancient food traditions alive against the odds, while offering a rough roadmap toward a more sustainable food ecosystem.”—EaterMany of us are worried (or at least we should be) about the impacts of globalization, pollution, and biotechnology on our diets. Whether it s monoculture crops, hormone-fed beef, or high-fructose corn syrup, industrially-produced foods have troubling consequences for us and the planet. But as culinary diversity diminishes, many people are looking to a surprising place to safeguard the future: into the past.The Lost Supper explores an idea that is quickly spreading among restaurateurs, food producers, scientists, and gastronomes around the world: that the key to healthy and sustainable eating lies not in looking forward, but in looking back to the foods that have sustained us through our half-million-year existence as a species.Acclaimed author Taras Grescoe introduces readers to the surprising and forgotten flavors whose revival is captivating food-lovers around the world: ancient sourdough bread last baked by Egyptian pharaohs; raw-milk farmhouse cheese from critically endangered British dairy cattle; ham from Spanish pata negra pigs that have been foraging on acorns on a secluded island since before the United States was a nation; and olive oil from wild olive trees uniquely capable of resisting quickly evolving pests and modern pathogens.From Ancient Roman fish sauce to Aztec caviar to the long-thought-extinct silphium, The Lost Supper is a deep dive into the latest frontier of global gastronomy—the archaeology of taste. Through vivid writing, history, and first-hand culinary experience, Grescoe sets out a provocative case: in order to save these foods, he argues, we ve got to eat them.Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.
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The Lost Prince - Julie Kagawa
Donâ ™t look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them.That is Ethan Chaseâ ™s unbreakable rule.Until the fey he avoids at all costs begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought heâ ™d dare to fall for.Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sisterâ ™s World â “ the land of Faery. His previous time in the Iron Realm left him with nothing but fear and disgust for the world Meghan Chase has made her home: a land of myth and talking cats, of magic and seductive enemies. But when destiny comes for Ethan, there is no escape from a danger long, long forgotten.My name is Ethan Chase. And I may not live to see my eighteenth birthday â ¦Readers LOVETHE LOST PRINCE: I have fallen crazy in love with this book âââââ This is perfect âââââ Going back to Nevernever is like revisiting one of my favorite dreams âââââ I devoured it entirely in just one day âââââ I am dead. Julie has killed me. One word for now: Amazing âââââ That was in-freakin -credible! âââââ It was beautiful. Enchanting. The kind of book that makes you close your eyes and fall into another world. You d be crazy not to get a copy of this is your hands as soon as is humanly possible. âââââDon t miss the rest of The Iron Fey series:Welcome to the Faery realmâ ¦ Book 1: The Iron KingBook 2: The Iron DaughterBook 3: The Iron QueenBook 4: The Iron KnightBook 5: The Lost PrinceBook 6: The Iron TraitorBook 7: The Iron Warrior
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The Gunpowder Plot - Rob Lloyd Jones
On November 4th 1606, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With colourful illustrations on every page, a timeline and list of key people.
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The Lost Art of Running - Tim Major, Shane Benzie
Heads up â “ hereâ ™s how to run like a pro The Times A fascinating book Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans I m convinced that Shane s insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time Elisabet Barnes, coach and athlete Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner You can t but help go out the door for your next run and try to put it all into practice Nicky Spinks, endurance runnerThe Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet.Part narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the â ˜town of runnersâ ™; to the training grounds of world-record-holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering sands of the Sahara and the hostility of a winter traverse of the Pennine Way, to witness the incredible natural movement of runners in these environments.Along the way, you will learn how to incorporate natural movement techniques into your own running and hear from some of the top athletes that Shane has coached over the years. Whether experienced or just tackling your first few miles, this groundbreaking book will help you discover the lost art of running.
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