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The Mighty Avengers vs. the 1970s - Paul Cornell
The Avengers was the comic book of the 1970s. From Civil Rights to Womenâ ™s Lib, battles for the soul of America became battles between super heroes. Writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby co-created the all-star group of six super heroes in September 1963. From there, just three main writers chronicled Earthâ ™s Mightiest Heroes in that most turbulent of decades: Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, and Jim Shooter, each with differing approaches. The Avengers quickly became the pivot around which the Marvel Universe turned. To look back through its issues is to get a crash course in â ™70s pop culture. Illustrated with full-color art from this legendary run, Paul Cornellâ ™s entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS series explores how the Mighty Avengers became icons during a time of immense change and upheaval.
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The Lights Go Out in Lychford - Paul Cornell
Be careful what you wish for...Paul Cornell s The Lights Go Out in Lychford continues the award-nominated Witches of Lychford series, described by Seanan McGuire as Beautifully written, perfectly cruel and ultimately kind. The borders of Lychford are crumbling. Other realities threaten to seep into the otherwise quiet village, and the resident wise woman is struggling to remain wise. The local magic shop owner and the local priest are having troubles of their own.And a mysterious stranger is on hand to offer a solution to everyone s problems. No cost, no strings (she says).But as everyone knows, free wishes from strangers rarely come without a price . . .
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The Avengers Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing) - Roy Thomas
One of the Avengers greatest eras has been assembled for this amazing Omnibus collection! Beginning master Avengers storyteller Roy Thomas run, it s cover-to-cover watershed moments: the first appearances of Ultron and the Vision! The Black Widow s surprise connection with the Red Guardian! Hercules epic battles with the Sub-Mariner and Dragon Man! The Avengers vs. the Super-Adaptoid! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch defect! The Black Panther joins the team! The Avengers fight the X-Men! An all-new Masters of Evil! The first-ever full telling of Bucky Barnes tragic death! A reality-bending battle between the new Avengers and the original Avengers! And more! Featuring breathtaking artwork by John Buscema and Don Heck, this Omnibus is a must-have for every Avengers fan! Collecting: Avengers (1963) #31-58, Avengers Annual (1967) #1-2, X-Men (1963) #45; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #5, 8
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Wilf the Mighty Worrier Saves the World - Georgia Pritchett
SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARDS! Meet Wilf. He worries about everything. He is a Mighty Worrier. And now the most evil man in the world has moved in next door... Things Wilf was worried about before: Stuffed animals. Peanut Butter. Creepy crawlies that have waggly feeler things instead of eyes. Things Wilf is worried about now: The most evil man in the world. The most evil man in the world living next door. Anyone called Alan. When Alan, a self-styled Evil Lunatic, moves in next door with his grumpy robot sidekick and his silent right-hand-dog, Kevin Phillips, Wilf knows he will have to find a way to overcome his anxiety and fears. And soon he realises: only he can stop Alan #39;s ridiculous yet still Quite Evil plan to destroy the world... JoinWilfforafantasticallyfunnyadventure,illustratedthroughoutbyJamie Littler!
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The Lyrics - 1956 to the Present - Paul McCartney
Finally in paperback and featuring seven new song commentaries, the #1 New York Times bestseller celebrates the creative life and unparalleled musical genius of Paul McCartney.Spanning sixty-four years―from his early days in Liverpool, through the historic decade of The Beatles, to Wings and his solo career―Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics revolutionized the way artists write about music. An unprecedented “triumph” (Times UK), this handsomely designed volume pairs the definitive texts of over 160 songs with first-person commentaries on McCartney’s life, revealing the diverse circumstances in which songs were written; how they ultimately came to be; and the remarkable, yet often delightfully ordinary, people and places that inspired them. The Lyrics also includes:· A personal foreword by McCartney· An unprecedented range of songs, from beloved standards like “Band on the Run” to new additions “Day Tripper” and “Magical Mystery Tour”· Over 160 images from McCartney’s own archivesEdited and introduced by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, The Lyrics is the definitive literary and visual record of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. 165 images
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Avengers By Jed Mackay Vol. 5: Masters Of Evil - Jed MacKay
Superstar author Jed MacKay s acclaimed run on the Avengers continues - in the wake of Doctor Doom s conquest of the world! While the Avengers are busy dealing with Doctor Doom taking over the world, the new Masters of Evil seize their moment to strike - and the Impossible City is under siege! Who will be left to defend Earth while Doom remains in power? And can even the mighty Avengers fight a war on multiple frons? Collecting: Avengers (2023) 25-30
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Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs the Green Menace - Tor Freeman
Boss of the Underworld is one of the funniest books I ve read this year, maybe this lifetime, and I m not even exaggerating. It s INCREDIBLE. Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs MonkeyJoin Shirley and her giant cockroach friend, George, on a strange adventure through the Underworld. Will they triumph over scary foes, resist eating delicious things in the forest, navigate the Bog of Intense Emotions, and find their way into the dark sewers to confront the Green Menace??There are many ways into the Underworld... but only one way out!Fast-paced, funny and accessible, this graphic novel series is fizzing with charm and energy.Praise for Boss of the Underworld: Genuinely laugh out loud funny Louie Stowell Out of this underworld! Steven Lenton A tour de force of silliness Gary Northfield
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Level 1: The Adventures of Tintin The T - Paul Shipton
Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary graded material that will motivate students to read. The Adventures of Tintin: The Three Scrolls is based on the 2011 hit movie about Tintin and his little dog Snowy. These characters, famous for their exciting adventures, travel the world as they try to find out the secret of the Unicorn.
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The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money - John Maynard Keynes
John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) is perhaps the foremost economic thinker of the twentieth century. On economic theory, he ranks with Adam Smith and Karl Marx; and his impact on how economics was practiced, from the Great Depression to the 1970s, was unmatched.The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money was first published in 1936. But its ideas had been forming for decades ? as a student at Cambridge, Keynes had written to a friend of his love for Free Trade and free thought . Keynes s limpid style, concise prose, and vivid descriptions have helped to keep his ideas alive - as have the novelty and clarity, at times even the ambiguity, of his macroeconomic vision. He was troubled, above all, by high unemployment rates and large disparities in wealth and income. Only by curbing both, he thought, could individualism, â ˜the most powerful instrument to better the future , be safeguarded. The twenty-first century may yet prove him right.In The Economic Consequences of the Peace (1919), Keynes elegantly and acutely exposes the folly of imposing austerity on a defeated and struggling nation.
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The Monster Doctor: Foul Play - John Kelly
It s time for the most GRUESOME game ever . . .Don t miss the MONSTER BALL cup final THIS SATURDAY!The FANGTOWN FANTOMS vs the AWFUL ALL-STARS. Tickets on sale now! (Sadly tickets are not to be eaten.)When the ball eats the referee at the annual MonsterBowl competition, it s once again up to Ozzy and the monster doctor to save the day.The fourth in a howlingly hilarious series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly that will have you laughing your head off . . . literally. Don t miss Ozzy s adventures in Revolting Rescue and Slime Crime.
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The Imaginary Institution of India
Featuring the work of around 30 artists in a wide array of mediums, this exhibition catalog captures a unique moment in modern Indian art, one marked by immense creativity and innovation. The period between 1975 and 1998 was a tumultuous time in India, as the country witnessed significant political, economic, and social upheavals, shaping the nation s trajectory for decades to come. It was also a time of artistic audacity highlighted by a shift away from traditional themes and styles. This richly illustrated volume explores the myriad ways Indian artists responded to and engaged with this period of change. Thematic chapters look at issues such as the urban transformation of the 1970s and 80s; the institutionalization of indigenous and vernacular art practices; photography and street theater; and installation-based work. Accompanied by illuminating texts by scholars in the field, this book also features vibrant reproductions and photographs of the work of thirty major artists, including painters Bhupen Khakhar and Arpita Singh, photographers Sheba Chhachhi and Sunil Gupta, and installation artists Sheela Gowda and Nalini Malani. Readers will learn how artists began to experiment with new forms and techniques; how the aftermath of the Emergency led to a surge of socially conscious art that critiqued the government; and how prominent women artists challenged traditional gender roles and addressed issues of female identity and experience. This unique volume explores the way each of these developments helped to establish India as a major force in the contemporary art world, and reveals how the artists who emerged during this time continue to have a profound influence on Indian art today.
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Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 19 - Ryosuke Takeuchi
The untold story of Sherlock Holmes’ greatest rival, Moriarty!Before he was Sherlock’s rival, Moriarty fought against the unfair class caste system in London by making sure corrupt nobility got their comeuppance. But even the most well-intentioned plans can spin out of control—will Moriarty’s dream of a more just and equal world turn him into a hero…or a monster?McGinty and his vicious band of outlaws, the Scowrers, have launched an attack on the peaceful town of Vermissa. Sherlock, Billy, and the villagers set traps as part of a clever plan to defend themselves, but when the enemy arrives in far greater numbers than expected, they find themselves backed into a corner. Meanwhile, William has learned of the threat Sherlock faces and races to his rescue. Together, the men make a solemn vow on their ongoing search for redemption. This case of the Great Detective vs. the Lord of Crime comes to a close in this captivating conclusion!
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The World the Plague Made - James Belich
A groundbreaking history of how the Black Death unleashed revolutionary change across the medieval world and ushered in the modern ageIn 1346, a catastrophic plague beset Europe and its neighbours. The Black Death was a human tragedy that abruptly halved entire populations and caused untold suffering, but it also brought about a cultural and economic renewal on a scale never before witnessed. The World the Plague Made is a panoramic history of how the bubonic plague revolutionized labour, trade, and technology and set the stage for Europeâ ™s global expansion. James Belich takes readers across centuries and continents to shed new light on one of historyâ ™s greatest paradoxes. Why did Europeâ ™s dramatic rise begin in the wake of the Black Death? Belich shows how plague doubled the per capita endowment of everything even as it decimated the population. Many more people had disposable incomes. Demand grew for silks, sugar, spices, furs, gold, and slaves. Europe expanded to satisfy that demandâ ”and plague provided the means. Labour scarcity drove more use of waterpower, wind power, and gunpowder. Technologies like water-powered blast furnaces, heavily gunned galleons, and musketry were fast-tracked by plague. A new â œcrew cultureâ of â œdisposable malesâ emerged to man the guns and galleons. Setting the rise of Western Europe in global context, Belich demonstrates how the mighty empires of the Middle East and Russia also flourished after the plague, and how European expansion was deeply entangled with the Chinese and other peoples throughout the world.
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature - Natural History Museum
_______________The magical world of J.K. Rowlingâ ™s Fantastic Beasts meets the real-world experts of the world-famous Natural History Museum, in an awe-inspiring exhibition devoted to the wonders of nature, science and adventure â “ and their fictional counterparts from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. A perfect present!Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the official book inspired by the spectacular exhibition, shining a light on beasts in all their fantastic forms. Taking inspiration from Newt Scamander, this gorgeous colour gift book invites the whole family to explore the inspiration and links between the magic of J.K. Rowlingâ ™s creatures and the astonishing real-world wildlife that has roamed the earth, seas and skies of our planet throughout history.Prepare to pore over ancient maps of sea monsters; naturalistsâ ™ field notes crammed with intricately painted chameleons and caterpillars; and dinosaurs such as the mighty Dracorex Hogwartsia, the â ˜Dragon King of Hogwartsâ ™. The Natural History Museum boasts one of the finest collections in the world â “ some 80 million animals, plants, minerals, rocks and fossils. These scientific specimens sit beside breathtaking artwork of J.K. Rowlingâ ™s magical creatures; fascinating props and artefacts from the Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter films; and stunning wildlife photography. Readers are invited to meet unicorns and merpeople, Nifflers and Bowtruckles, pythons and tigers, and observe their amazing and endlessly surprising behaviours. Each chapter begins with an original essay by a well-known writer, environmental expert or natural history scientist, offering their own unique insight into the exhibition. Uplifting and absorbing, this is a book that evokes the true magic and majesty of nature in all its myriad forms. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature inspires us to protect our precious planet â “ a must-have for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fans of all ages, budding explorers and readers who arenâ ™t able to visit the exhibition in person.
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The Subversive Seventies - Michael Hardt
A thought-provoking reconsideration of how the revolutionary movements of the 1970s set the mold for today s activism.The 1970s was a decade of subversives . Faced with various progressive and revolutionary social movements, the forces of order--politicians, law enforcement, journalists, and conservative intellectuals--saw subversives everywhere. From indigenous peasant armies and gay liberation organizations, to anti-nuclear activists and Black liberation militants, subversives challenged authority, laid siege to the established order, and undermined time-honored ways of life. Every corner of the left was fertile ground for subversive elements, which the forces of order had to root out and destroy--a project they pursued with zeal and brutality. In The Subversive Seventies, Michael Hardt sets out to show that popular understandings of the political movements of the seventies--often seen as fractious, violent, and largely unsuccessful--are not just inaccurate, but foreclose valuable lessons for the political struggles of today. While many accounts of the 1970s have been written about the regimes of domination that emerged throughout the decade, Hardt approaches the subversive from the perspectives of those who sought to undermine the base of established authority and transform the fundamental structures of society. In so doing, he provides a novel account of the theoretical and practical projects of liberation that still speak to us today, too many of which have been all but forgotten. Departing from popular and scholarly accounts that focus on the social movements of the 1960s, Hardt argues that the 1970s offers an inspiring and useful guide for contemporary radical political thought and action. Although we can still learn much from the movements of the sixties, that decade s struggles for peace, justice, and freedom fundamentally marked the end of an era. The movements of the seventies, in contrast, responded directly to emerging neoliberal frameworks and other structures of power that continue to rule over us today. They identified and confronted political problems that remain central for us. The 1970s, in this sense, marks the beginning of our time. Looking at a wide range of movements around the globe, from the United States, to Guinea Bissau, South Korea, Chile, Turkey, and Italy, The Subversive Seventies provides a reassessment of the political action of the 1970s that sheds new light not only on our revolutionary past but also on what liberation can be and do today.
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Carps: The Rugby World Cup
John Kendall-Carpenter was a truly extraordinary man. He captained the England rugby team in the early 1950s, when he was widely regarded as one of the cleverest and most tactically astute players in the world. At the same time he launched out on a career in education which saw him not only hold the headmastership of three well-known public schools but also play a prominent role in the Headmastersâ ™ Conference in its negotiations with the Labour Government in the 1970s to ensure the continued independence of that sector.In addition, the first Rugby World Cup simply would never have happened without him. President of the Rugby Union in 1980, he was then elected as Englandâ ™s representative on the International Rugby Board where his role was to defend the amateur code which was coming under increasing pressure from professionalism. His conversion to the cause of international rugby and the commercial potential of the Word Cup, with his subsequent passion and energy, was instrumental in getting the first World Cup in 1987 off the ground and also paved the way towards the professional game. He then threw himself into the planning of the next World Cup but sadly died just a year before it started in 1991.John Kendall-Carpenter was remarkable man with many friends â “ and a few enemies! â “ not only in sport, but in education, the theatre, among politicians and writers. He is still a legend in Cornwall â “ his adopted home. This biography will appeal to every dedicated rugby supporter as well as those interested in sport in general and how rugby emerged from the fields of English public schools to the huge commercial sporting event it is today.
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The Men With the Pink Triangle - Heinz Heger
For decades, history ignored the Nazi persecution of gay people. Only with the rise of the gay movement in the 1970s did historians finally recognize that gay people, like Jews and others deemed â œundesirable,â suffered enormously at the hands of the Nazi regime. Of the few who survived the concentration camps, even fewer ever came forward to tell their stories. This heart wrenchingly vivid account of one man s arrest and imprisonment by the Nazis for the crime of homosexuality, now with a new preface by Sarah Schulman, remains an essential contribution to gay history and our understanding of historical fascism, as well as a remarkable and complex story of survival and identity.
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The Love Algorithm - Claudia Carroll
#39;A superb romcom, with relatable and loveable characters that literally burst from the pages. With laugh-out-loud moments, woven between a heartwarming and hopeful story, it charmed me from the first page #39;Carmel HarringtonTrue love is only just a swipe away? Right?Iris lives by numbers. The only thing missing from her perfectly calibrated life is a partner - and not for lack of trying. After decades of disappointment, Iris practically has a PhD in online dating. But something still eludes her: that unquantifiable spark.Kim is too busy being the life of the party to look for love. Her terrible dates make great stories for her friends and co-workers, as long as she #39;s not caught by her tyrannical boss, Iris.Connie, Kim #39;s recently widowed mum, is single for the first time since the 1970s. The dating game has changed a lot since her day . . .Sick of being let down, Iris takes matters into her own hands - using her analytical skills to create the first real formula for love. With Kim and Connie on board, they launch Analyzed, a dating app like no other.As Analyzed takes the world by storm, are the three women in over their heads? Is love really just a numbers game? #39;A laugh on every page, entirely empathetic characters and a warm heart in the middle of the story. I found this book highly entertaining and totally satisfying #39; Liz NugentPraise for Claudia Carroll: #39;Brilliantly funny #39; Sun #39;An immensely talented writer #39; Sinéad Moriarty #39;Brilliant #39; Bella
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The Missing - Andrew O
One of the most original, moving and beautifully written non-fiction works of recent years, The Missing marked the acclaimed debut of one of Britain s most astute and important writers.In a brilliant merging of reportage, social history and memoir, Andrew O Hagan clears a devastating path from the bygone Glasgow of the 1970s to the grim secrets of Gloucester in the mid 1990s. A triumph in words. Independent on Sunday The Missing, part autobiography, part old-fashioned pavement-pounding, marks the most auspicious debut by a British writer for some time. Gordon Burn, Independent A timely corrective to the idea that nothing profound can be said about now. Will Self, Observer Books of the Year His vision of modern Britain has the quality of a poetic myth, with himself as Bunyan s questing Christian and the missing as Dantesque souls in limbo. Blake Morrison, Guardian
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The Secret in Their Eyes - Eduardo Sacheri
A startling psychological mystery Michael Greenberg. Benjamín Chaparro is a man haunted by his past. A retired detective, he remains obsessed with the decades-old case of the rape and murder of a young woman in her own bedroom. As he revisits the details of the investigation, he is reacquainted with his similarly long, unrequited love for Irene Hornos, then just an intern, now a respected judge. Set in the Buenos Aires of the 1970s, The Secret in Their Eyes reveals the underpinnings of Argentina s Dirty War, and asks what justice really means. And it explores the boundaries of love in all its forms: adoration, devotion and, finally, obsession.
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The Buddha of Suburbia - Hanif Kureishi
A BELOVED CLASSIC - WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZADIE SMITH A naughty, bubbly book. ZADIE SMITH Wickedly funny. NEW YORK TIMES Utterly irreverent and wildly improper, but also genuinely touching and truthful. SALMAN RUSHDIEâ ˜My name is Karim Amir, and I am an Englishman born and bred, almost.â ™As the teenage hero of Hanif Kureishiâ ™s debut novel, Karim is desperate to escape suburban South London and experience the forbidden fruits which the 1970s seem to offer. When the unlikely opportunity of a life in the theatre announces itself, he starts to win the sort of attention he has been craving, albeit with some rude and raucous results.
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Burn The Negative - Josh Winning
A chilling slasher from a razor-sharp new horror voice, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and the Scream franchiseâ ˜A creepy, twisty, compulsively readable haunted house of a book built from horror movies and our obsessive response to them. Be sure to make the popcorn and dim the lightsâ ™ Paul Tremblay, author of A Head Full of Ghosts ---- Journalist Laura Warren arrives in L.A. to report on a remake of a 90s horror flick. A cursed one, which she happened to star in as a child. When eight of the cast and crew died in ways that eerily mirrored the movie s on-screen deaths, a traumatised Laura left and changed her entire identity. But just as she reaches the set, a man falls from a building right in front of her. It s happening again. This time, Laura is determined to end the curse once and for all. If it doesn t come for her first . . .
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Perla and the Pirate - Isabel Allende
Get ready to meet Perla â “ the feisty, magical rescue dog who will steal your heart!From #1 international bestselling author Isabel Allende and award-winning illustrator Sandy Rodriguez comes another irresistible picture book about Perla, the Mighty Dog, and the family who love her!Perla is a small dog with a BIG personality and a very impressive roar. Her best friend is seven-year-old Nico Rico. But when Nico goes missing after school one day, itâ ™s up to Perla - and The Pirate who lives next door - to find Nico and bring him home safely. Can Perla save the day once again?The adorable follow-up to Perla: The Mighty Dog.
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Thistle in the Long Grass - E. I. Parr
The thistle plant has a beautiful bloom, but it is protected by sharp barbs and prickly leaves. How many blooms would be plucked if not for those organic fortifications?Thistle, a name she adopts for herself, is an emotionally damaged young woman who experiences abuse, abandonment and loneliness in her childhood. As she attempts to move beyond her traumatic past, Thistle develops complex relationships with two other women, Hilary and Fliss.Set against the social landscape of the 1970s and 80s, this sensitive and considered psychological drama explores themes of friendship, self-discovery and the female experience. As in real life, there is humour and pathos. The novel invites the reader to consider the circumstances which lead its characters to make the decisions that they do and to empathise with their personal conflicts.
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Leah On the Offbeat - Becky Albertalli
In this sequel to the acclaimed Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda-soon to be a major motion picture, Love, Simon-we follow Simon s BFF Leah as she grapples with changing friendships, first love, and senior year angst.When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat - but real life isn t always so rhythmic. An anomaly in her friend group, she s the only child of a young, single mum, and her life is decidedly less privileged. And even though her mom knows she s bisexual, she hasn t mustered the courage to tell her friends - not even her openly gay BFF, Simon.So Leah really doesn t know what to do when her rock-solid friend group starts to fracture in unexpected ways. With prom and college on the horizon, tensions are running high. It s hard for Leah to strike the right note while the people she loves are fighting-especially when she realizes she might love one of them more than she ever intended.
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The Swell - Kat Gordon
#39;Spellbinding . . . I could not put The Swell down #39; Anya Bergman #39;A deeply satisfying, deftly woven novel of female power and resistance #39; Anna Hope #39;Bewitching . . . as beautiful as it is haunting #39; Freya Berry #39;Addictive and twisty #39; Liza Klaussman #39;Gripping, bewitching and laced with atmosphere #39; Harriet Constable #39;Atmospheric . . . Kat Gordon is a master storyteller #39; Cathryn KempIN PLACES OF DARKNESS, WOMEN WILL RISE . . . Iceland, 1910. In the middle of a severe storm two sisters - Freyja and Gudrun - rescue a mysterious, charismatic man from a shipwreck near their remote farm.Sixty-five years later, a young woman - Sigga - is spending time with her grandmother when they learn a body has been discovered on a mountainside near Reykjavik, perfectly preserved in ice.Moving between the turn of the 20th century and the 1970s as a dark mystery is unravelled, The Swell is a spellbinding, beautifully atmospheric read, rich in Icelandic myth.
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The Big Book of Favourite Irish Myths and Legends - Joe Potter
In this beautifully illustrated book readers are introduced to the greatest Irish stories of all time. From tales of the mighty Fianna and the great warrior Cúchulainn, to star-crossed lovers Diarmuid and Gráinne, and Deirdre and Naoise, these wonderful, classic stories are retold in a more modern style to appeal to today’s youngsters.
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Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 1 - Stan Lee
Collects Avengers (1963) #1-10. The stories that built the Marvel Universe, from the brilliant minds of legendary creators - now available in an accessible new format the whole family can enjoy! Gathering together to face the evil Loki, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Ant-Man and the Wasp join forces to become Marvel s most powerful team of heroes! And when Captain America returned from the frozen depths to battle alongside them, the Avengers truly took form! In this collection of the earliest adventures of Earth s Mightiest Heroes, meet Kang the Conqueror, Wonder Man, the Space Phantom and Baron Zemo - and witness the debut of the Masters of Evil! But when a furious Hulk quits the Avengers and teams with the savage Sub-Mariner, will the green giant smash his former comrades? Let the cry ring out: Avengers Assemble!
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Rosebud - Paul Cornell
“An elegant, elegiac examination of identity, fictionality, God and humanity itself”—Tamsyn MuirA multilayered, locked-room science fiction novella from Paul Cornell in which five digital beings unravel their existences to discover the truth of their humanity.“The crew of the Rosebud are, currently, and by force of law, a balloon, a goth with a swagger stick, some sort of science aristocrat possibly, a ball of hands, and a swarm of insects.”When five sentient digital beings—condemned for over three hundred years to crew the small survey ship by the all-powerful Company—encounter a mysterious black sphere, their course of action is clear: obtain the object, inform the Company, earn lots of praise.But the ship malfunctions, and the crew has no choice but to approach the sphere and survey it themselves. They have no idea that this object—and the transcendent truth hidden within—will change the fate of all existence, the Company, and themselves.
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The Gnomes of Lychford - Paul Cornell
Gnomes, witches, and podcasters clash for the future of the village of Lychford in this delightful conclusion to the Witches of Lychford series.An unlikely group of supernatural creatures terrorizes the sleepy village of Lychford.Ok, they re gnomes. That s not a spoiler: you worked it out it from the title.When an ancient prophecy clashes with an unfortunate modern design aesthetic, the people of Lychford must band together to put out fires (both literal and metaphorical) to save their town before the king of the Gnomes (King Greg, and it s dangerous to laugh at a gnome) calls in the terms of an old promise.Trouble is: no one knows what the promise is, nor how to fulfil it.It s going to be a long night.
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Aliens Vs. Avengers - Jonathan Hickman
Earth s Mightiest Heroes take on the most iconic extraterrestrials in cinematic history in this first-ever crossover between Marvel Comics and the Alien franchise! When the Xenomorphs reach Earth, the perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. Who will be first to fall? Overwhelmed by Xenomorphs, the survivors abandon their home planet! But so many are dead. So many wounded. And a terrifying few... changed! The Avengers... must avenge. But as the gods of creation known as the Engineers set out to destroy what they made, humanity s remaining heroes discover an even more pressing threat: the X-Men. Legendary collaborators Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic cut loose in an epic clash unmissable for Marvel and Alien fans alike! Collecting: Alien vs. Avengers (2024) 1-4
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Mighty Thor Vol. 5: The Death Of The Mighty Thor - Jason Aaron
Marvel Legacy hits Asgard with a bang - the death of the Mighty Thor! The final judgment comes as the Mangog arrives. The War Thor meets the beast head-on, but even the bloodthirst of this Ultimate hammer-wielder may pale in comparison to the Mangog s might! The battle rages as Jane Foster s cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she might not have to wait for the final judgment at all. The clock is ticking, the War of the Realms is spreading, and Mjolnir cannot save her this time. Can even the legendary Hercules help avert disaster? It s the beginning of the end - one that will lead to the most dramatic finale in the Marvel Universe. The tragic and heroic story of Jane Foster finally reaches its heart-rending zenith! COLLECTING: MIGHTY THOR 700-706, MIGHTY THOR: AT THE GATES OF VALHALLA
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The Avengers Omnibus Vol. 4 (New Printing) - Roy Thomas, Steve Engelhart
Caught in the crossfire, Earth has become the staging ground for a conflict of cosmic proportions! The merciless Kree and the shape-changing Skrulls have gone to war, and humanity is on the front line. It s Roy Thomas and Neal Adams classic Kree/Skrull War! Then, every Avenger from day one returns - to battle Ares and the Enchantress! And there s no time wasted upping the ante when the mutant-hunting Sentinels return from the heart of the sun. Next, enter: Steve Englehart! The Avengers new writer doesn t miss a beat as he builds up to Marvel s first hero-vs.-hero epic: the Avengers/Defenders War! Also featuring Mantis first appearance, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch s growing romance, and a battle with Magneto alongside the X-Men! Collecting: Avengers (1963) #89-119, Daredevil (1964) #99 and Defenders (1972) #8-11
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How the Mighty Fall - Jim Collins
Decline can be avoided. Decline can be detected. Decline can be reversed.Amidst the desolate landscape of fallen great companies, Jim Collins began to wonder: How do the mighty fall? Can decline be detected early and avoided? How far can a company fall before the path toward doom becomes inevitable and unshakable? How can companies reverse course?In How the Mighty Fall, Collins confronts these questions, offering leaders the well-founded hope that they can learn how to stave off decline and, if they find themselves falling, reverse their course. Collins research project-more than four years in duration-uncovered five step-wise stages of decline: Stage 1: Hubris Born of SuccessStage 2: Undisciplined Pursuit of MoreStage 3: Denial of Risk and PerilStage 4: Grasping for SalvationStage 5: Capitulation to Irrelevance or DeathBy understanding these stages of decline, leaders can substantially reduce their chances of falling all the way to the bottom. Great companies can stumble, badly, and recover.Every institution, no matter how great, is vulnerable to decline. There is no law of nature that the most powerful will inevitably remain at the top. Anyone can fall and most eventually do.But, as Collins research emphasizes, some companies do indeed recover-in some cases, coming back even stronger-even after having crashed into the depths of Stage 4. Decline, it turns out, is largely self-inflicted, and the path to recovery lies largely within our own hands. We are not imprisoned by our circumstances, our history, or even our staggering defeats along the way.As long as we never get entirely knocked out of the game, hope always remains. The mighty can fall, but they can often rise again.
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The Mighty Red - Erdrich Louise
Erdrich remains one of the world s literary giants Boston GlobeIn Argus, North Dakota, a fraught wedding is taking place. Gary Geist, a terrified young man set to inherit two farms, is desperate to marry Kismet Poe. Gary thinks Kismet is the answer to all of his problems; Kismet can t even imagine her future, let alone the kind of future Gary might offer. During a clumsy proposal, Kismet misses her chance to say no and so the die is cast. Hugo has been in love with Kismet for years. He has been her friend, confidante and occasionally her lover - and now she is marrying Gary, Hugo is determined to steal her back. Meanwhile Kismet s mother, Crystal, hauls sugar beets for Gary s family, and on her nightly truck drives along the highway from the farm to the factories, she tunes in to the darkness of late-night radio, sees visions of guardian angels, and worries for the future - both her daughter s and her own. Starkly beautiful like the landscape it inhabits, The Mighty Red is about ordinary people who dream, grow up, fall in love, struggle, endure tragedy, carry bitter secrets. And as with every book this great modern master writes, The Mighty Red is about our tattered bond with the earth, and about love in all of its absurdity and splendour. A new novel by Louise Erdrich is a major literary event; gorgeous and heartrending, The Mighty Red is a triumph.
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The Small and Mighty Book of Knock Knock Jokes - OH
Knock-Knock is the world s oldest joke and yet has never gotten old! (It just feels it.)Invented by William Shakespeare in 1606, (appearing in his famed tragedy, Macbeth; bet you never knew that) the humble Knock-Knock joke has made eyes roll, noses snort and mouths chuckle for centuries. Since the Bard s drunken Beelzebub bit the long-suffering gag became a global punomenon (in 1936) before settling today as the world s best kids (and Dads) joke format that encourages giggles and grimaces in equal measure... with endless punning potential.The latest kid on the block in Welbeck s big-selling Small and Mighty gift series, compiled by (self-proclaimed) World s funniest joke compiler , Malcolm Croft, The Small and Mighty Book of Knock Knock Jokes is a tiny bundle of joy that includes all the classic and vintage Knock-Knock jokes, as well as all the modern, twenty-first century ones too. And because the jokes are all clean and family-friendly, you can share them with kids of all ages without worrying about anything inappropriate.If laughter is indeed the best medicine, we recommend you take two Small and Mighty Book of Knock Knock Jokes with a glass of water and have a lie down â “ you ll find something to tickle your funny bone in no time, guaranteed!Knock-Knock! â “ Who s there? â “ Boo â “ Boo who? â “ Don t cry, it s just a joke.The World Record for the most knock-knock jokes told in one minute is 24, told by Alex and Andrea Rose from Texas in 2015.
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The Amazing Spider-Man: My Mighty Marvel First Book - Marvel Entertainment
The Amazing Spider-Man: My Mighty Marvel First Book is an introduction to the spectacular Super Hero for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist John Romita Sr.!  Swing into action with your favorite friendly neighborhood Super Hero, Spider-Man! Learn all about his super-powers, friends, and arch-nemeses in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics by John Romita Sr. Dazzling colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.  Collect all the books in the Mighty Marvel First Book series!The Amazing Spider-ManCaptain AmericaBlack WidowBlack PantherThe Incredible HulkIron ManDoctor StrangeMighty ThorCaptain MarvelAnt-Man and the WaspThe AvengersMy Mighty Marvel First Book Collection Â
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Godzilla Vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Cullen Bunn, Freddie, II Williams
The King of the Monsters and the defenders of Earth take on villains from both their worlds in this crossover clash for the ages!When the evil sorceress Rita Repulsa retrieves the multiversal focus—a gemstone through which all realities can be seen—she sets her sights on an alternate Earth where the Power Rangers donÂ’t exist to interfere with her nefarious plans! But what she finds instead are a race of alien conquerors known as the Xiliens, who are unleashing unpredictable Kaiju in the hopes of defeating Godzilla and taking over the planet. As the two join forces, they find their goals interrupted by the arrival of the Power Rangers! Can they and Godzilla stop the threat before itÂ’s too late? Collects the five-issue crossover event.Â
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The Mighty Eighth - Nijboer Donald
The perfect companion to Masters of the Air on Apple TV+, this is a superbly illustrated examination of the aircraft, pilots, crews and operations of the US Eighth Air Force.The US Eighth Air Forceâ ”known as the â œMighty Eighthâ â ”was a combat air force activated in Georgia, USA on January 28, 1942. Its bomber command soon moved to Northern Europe to conduct strategic bombing missions, seeking to destroy Germanyâ ™s ability to wage war. Among the major operations it participated in were â œBig Weekâ in February 1944; the D-Day landings in June 1944; and the defeat of the Luftwaffe and destruction of German industry. Eighth Air Force was the largest of the deployed combat Army Air Forces in numbers of personnel, aircraft, and equipment. At peak strength, Eighth Air Force had 40 heavy bomber groups, 15 fighter groups, and four specialized support groups. This work provides a superbly illustrated and fully comprehensive exploration of the Mighty Eighthâ ™s bomber and fighter planes, its incredibly brave pilots and crew, and its daring and dramatic operations. It also explores the careers of key personalities associated with the Mighty Eighth, such as Earle Partridge, James Doolittle, and William Kepner. Packed with hundreds of color aircraft profiles, battlescene artworks, and period photographs, The Mighty Eighth provides a truly comprehensive look at the illustrious history of the US Eighth Air Force.
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Mighty Reader and the Big Freeze - Will Hillenbrand
There s a new superhero on the scene--Mighty Reader is here to inspire every reader! It s Hugo s first day of school, and the shy beagle pup is eager to make friends. But when the teacher asks his new buddy Barkley to read an unfamiliar book, the young dog freezes. Only Mighty Reader can save the day by giving Barkley some tricks to get through the new story, and the confidence to put on a performance that will impress everyone--even a visiting author.This fun comic book style picture book is packed with advice for new readers on honing their skills, plus a glimpse at author Will Hillenbrand s creative process. Find out how you can be a Mighty Reader, too!
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Pink Ranger Deluxe Edition - Amy Johnson, Matt Hotson
Discover the hidden backstories and bold new adventures of the iconic Kimberly Hart, the original Pink Power Ranger! From her first solo Power Rangers adventure, to the acclaimed sequel series The Return, set 22 years later and written by Amy Jo Johnson herself, this morphinominal collection brings together Kimberly s most iconic moments, dangerous villains, and heroic allies. Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #1-4, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink #1-6, Re-Imagine from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special, and a brand-new short story.
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Mighty Reader Makes the Grade
Giant pencils, angry textbooks, and a no-good, awful test are threatening students. It s time for super dog Mighty Reader to save the day!It s the night before a big test at school and pup Lulu s worries have come to life in a horrifying nightmare. How can she defeat the evil beasts of her imagination? With kicking and punching? No! Mighty Reader reminds Lulu how to knock out her fears with reading and partner power--they ll read together! Later he makes an appearance in the classroom to help calm everyone before the big test. A reassuring and fun book for any reader with school- or test-related anxiety. Lovable beagle Mighty Reader is a friend to new readers everywhere. By pairing bright, comic book-style artwork with classroom-approved reading strategies, Will Hillenbrand has created a reading superhero perfect for today s youngsters.
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The Small and Mighty Book of Myths and Legends: Pocket-sized books, massive facts! - Orange Hippo!
The Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can t get enough of their favourite subject.This Small and Mighty Book is a treasure trove bursting with facts about myths and legends from around the world. Inside readers will discover some of the earliest stories ever told, from gods and supernatural forces to a three-headed guard dog and coloured clouds forming the world. With a wealth of fun and fascinating mythical facts that were passed down by word of mouth as early peoples tried to make sense of the world around them, this is a book no legend lover can afford to be without!Bumba created the Universe in the Congo creation myth because he was lonely and unwell. He vomited up the Sun, Moon, stars and nine animals from which all the creatures of the world were created.In ancient Egypt, people were often buried with their possessions. Important people were often buried with models of servants called Ushabtis to serve them in the afterlife.
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The Small and Mighty Book of Bears: Pocket-sized books, massive facts! - Orange Hippo!
The Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can t get enough of their favourite topic.The Small and Mighty Book of Bears is a treasure trove of brilliant bear information. Inside, readers will discover tons of original animal art, plus a wealth of fun and fascinating bear facts. Frightening and fierce hunters, yet who also have friendly faces, we find bears funny and adorable and so feature them as charcaters in stories. From an acrobatic bear that does handstands to a bear that won a medal for bravery, read about the large, intelligent animals that come in all shapes and sizes. With profiles of the world s most roar-some creatures, this is a book no young bear lover can afford to be without!The largest bear ever was the giant short-faced bear. It lived throughout North America from 1.6 million to 11,000 years ago. It stood as much as 180cm tall.Brown bears have huge shoulder muscles, which make them very strong. The muscles are so big they give the bear a hump, which is one way of telling them apart from other bears.
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The Mighty Thor Omnibus Vol. 5 - Wein Len, Gerry Conway
The grand cosmic fantasy epics of the Mighty Thor set the standard for sweeping sagas all across the world of comics! The Mighty Thor adds another volume to his saga of Asgardian adventure that set the standard for grand adventure in the Marvel manner! Thor is lucky to have Hercules at his side this time around, because Loki has teamed with Firelord in a bid to usurp Odin s throne. Meanwhile, Jane Foster has returned and Thor is torn between aiding her on Earth and the defense of Asgard. Before it s over Thor will battle the gods of Egypt to save Odin from death itself. Then, it s a battle through time (with dinosaurs!) after which Thor returns to Asgard to face the one and only Mangog, followed by a star-spanning quest. Also featuring a team-up with the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Warriors Three and Hercules in their own solo adventures! COLLECTING: THOR (1966) #229-266 and ANNUAL (1966) #5-6, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT (1971) #30 and MARVEL PREMIERE #26.
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British Ford Cars of the 1960s and 1970s - James Taylor
The 1960s and 1970s were a pivotal period for Ford in Europe and, seen from a British perspective, were a time of experimentation and exploration. At the start of the 1960s Ford had models aimed at just two market sectors ⠓ small family saloons and large family saloons ⠓ but by the end of the 1970s they were represented in no fewer than five areas of the market with small hatchbacks, small saloons, medium saloons, sporty coupés and large saloons. And they had overtaken all rivals in Britain to be the best-selling manufacturer with (since 1967) the Cortina as the best-selling car. With over 270 photographs, this book details: the Ford company structure, businesses and key locations throughout the two decades; the factors influencing model design, engineering, styling and interior; specification and performance tables; market reception and sales; special editions, models produced overseas and conversions and finally, helpful buying advice for each model.
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Death Ranger II SC - Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom
The Death Ranger saga continues! In the wake of tragedy, the Rangers face a crisis of identity and purpose. Driven by grief, Andros seeks out a priceless artifact: the Gold Omega Morpher, believing that this morpher can bring back the one he lost. But his quest has unexpected consequences, as Andros discovers that he may have brought back something else along with him... Now the Power Rangers will face their most deadly foe yet: Death! How did the Gold Omega Ranger become the terrifying being known as The Death Ranger? What does Dark Specter intend to do with his very own Ranger, and does the past hold the key that will save the Power Rangers in the present? Collects Mighty Morphin #21-22, Power Rangers #21-22, Power Rangers Unlimited: The Death Ranger #1, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100.
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The Mighty Thor: My Mighty Marvel First Book - Marvel Entertainment
Meet the world’s greatest heroes, as drawn by the world’s greatest creators An introduction to Thor for the youngest superfans—featuring art by legendary artist Jack Kirby! Soar into action with the mighty Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, prince of Asgard, and protector of Earth! Learn all about his abilities, skills, and friends in this bright and bold board book, with art from the classic comics. Vivid colors and three special gatefolds make for a fun-filled read perfect for the youngest kids and longtime Marvel fans alike.
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The Small and Mighty Book of Bugs - Brereton Catherine
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can t get enough of their favourite topic.In The Small and Mighty Book of Bugs, readers will discover everything about the world of creepy-crawlies. This pocket-sized book is packed full of interesting facts and vibrant illustrations that will satisfy the curiosity of any insect enthusiast. Uncover the beauty of butterflies, the dazzling delights of dragonflies, the underground world of ants, and much, much more!
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The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth - Brereton Catherine
Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can t get enough of their favourite topic. The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a fantastic, fact-packed journey across our planet for young readers. This pocket-sized book is filled with fun and amazing facts about the Earth, with amazing, vibrant illustrations that bring them to life. Readers will discover everything about our world - from wildlife to weather, and volcanoes to oceans.
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