the most perfect thing tim birkhead

I think that, if required on pain of death to name instantly the most perfect thing in the universe, I should risk my fate on a bird s egg Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 1862How are eggs of different shapes made, and why are they the shape they are? When does the shell of an egg harden? Why do some eggs contain two yolks? How are the colours and patterns of an eggshell created, and why do they vary? And which end of an egg is laid first â “ the blunt end or the pointy end?These are just some of the questions A Birdâ ™s Egg answers, as the journey of a birdâ ™s egg from creation and fertilisation to its eventual hatching is examined, with current scientific knowledge placed within an historical context. Beginning with an examination of the stunning eggs of the guillemot, each of which is so variable in pattern and colour that no two are ever the same, acclaimed ornithologist Tim Birkhead then looks at the eggs of hens, cuckoos and many other birds, revealing weird and wonderful facts about these miracles of nature. Woven around and supporting these facts are extraordinary stories of the individuals who from as far back as Ancient Egypt have been fixated on the study and collection of eggs, not always to the benefit of their conservation.Firmly grounded in science and enriched by a wealth of observation drawn from a lifetime spent studying birds,A Birdâ ™s Egg is an illuminating and engaging exploration of the science behind eggs and the history of manâ ™s obsession with them.

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Howard Marks, the chairman and cofounder of Oaktree Capital Management, is renowned for his insightful assessments of market opportunity and risk. After four decades spent ascending to the top of the investment management profession, he is today sought out by the world s leading value investors, and his client memos brim with insightful commentary and a time-tested, fundamental philosophy. Now for the first time, all readers can benefit from Marks s wisdom, concentrated into a single volume that speaks to both the amateur and seasoned investor.Informed by a lifetime of experience and study, The Most Important Thing explains the keys to successful investment and the pitfalls that can destroy capital or ruin a career. Utilizing passages from his memos to illustrate his ideas, Marks teaches by example, detailing the development of an investment philosophy that fully acknowledges the complexities of investing and the perils of the financial world. Brilliantly applying insight to today s volatile markets, Marks offers a volume that is part memoir, part creed, with a number of broad takeaways. Marks expounds on such concepts as second-level thinking, the price/value relationship, patient opportunism, and defensive investing. Frankly and honestly assessing his own decisions--and occasional missteps--he provides valuable lessons for critical thinking, risk assessment, and investment strategy. Encouraging investors to be contrarian, Marks wisely judges market cycles and achieves returns through aggressive yet measured action. Which element is the most essential? Successful investing requires thoughtful attention to many separate aspects, and each of Marks s subjects proves to be the most important thing.

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Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.

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Eva spends the day searching and hoping for the perfect umbrella rain thatâ ™s not too windy, too thundery or too drizzly. Finally, she finds it in a sun shower and a rainbow shines making it the most perfect rain of all. Embrace rainy Ireland with Eva in this beautiful and delightful picture book!

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â ˜A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery readerâ ™s appetiteâ ™ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay MysteriesA film company is coming to the Cornish village of Penstowan, and the whole community turn up to be cast as extras, even Jodie â ˜Noseyâ ™ Parker.Determined to join in with the fun and ignore any dramas, Jodie intends to make the most of this time with her mum and daughter and hopefully see their names in lights â ¦ or really small writing on the credits page.But right on cue, the companyâ ™s caterer is sabotaged and Jodie must step up. It soon becomes clear that someone is out to spoil the filmingâ ¦ With actors behaving out of character and the house literally being brought down, breaking a leg is the least of their worries.Can Jodie save the day once again, or will it be their final curtain call?The third book in the Jodie â ˜Noseyâ ™ Parker cozy mystery series. Can be read as a standalone. A humorous cozy mystery with a British female sleuth in a small village. Includes one of Jodie s Tried and Tested Recipes! Written in British English. Mild profanity and peril.Previously published as A Sprinkle of Sabotage

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The second in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!Marnie Midnight is a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie is having so much fun at Minibeast Academy, a school for bugs tucked into a giant tree at the bottom of the museum gardens. And this term it s time for something really exciting â “ the Great Critter Contest!The contest sees minibug students set off to explore the school in teams, searching for clues. The winners get an incredible prize and Marnie and her team â “ best friends Floyd the bee (who is really an A) and Star the super-strong princess ant â “ are determined to be first to cross the finish line. But when Veronica gets into trouble and needs rescuing, Marnie and her team have to decide whether winning really is the most important thing â ¦

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If the most precious thing we have is time, the most highly prized expertise should be knowing how to spend it well. Yet, busier than ever, do we really understand which experiences bring us joy and success, and which don’t? After all, we’ve learned how to spot the difference between junk foods and superfoods.When you discover the equivalent rules for time, it’ll change how you live your life. In his first book since the era-defining Stuffocation, cultural commentator and bestselling author James Wallman investigates the persistent problem of wasted, unfulfilling time, and finds a powerful answer — a revolutionary approach to life based on the latest scientific discoveries. At its heart is the inspiring revelation that, when you play by the new rules, you can actively choose better experiences.Bursting with original stories, fresh takes on tales you thought you knew, and insights from psychology, economics, and culture, Time and How to Spend It reveals a seven-point checklist that’ll help you avoid empty experiences, and fill your free hours with exciting and enriching ones instead. This life-enhancing book will show you how to be the hero or heroine of your own story. You’ll learn how to avoid WMDs (weapons of mass distraction), and discover the roads that lead to flow.You’ll get more out of every minute and every day; your weekends will fizz and your holidays will be deeply nourishing. You’ll not only be living the good life, but building a truly great life.

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Faeries. Knights. Princes. True love. Think you know how the story goes? Think again ... From the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiderwick Chronicles comes a dark, dangerous and utterly beautiful faerie tale, guaranteed to steal your heart. Hazel lives with her brother, Ben, in the strange town of Fairfold where humans and fae exist side by side. The faeries seemingly harmless magic attracts tourists, but Hazel knows how dangerous they can be, and she knows how to stop them. Or she did, once. In the forest of Fairfold, lies a glass casket. Inside the casket lies a sleeping faerie prince that none can rouse. He s the most fascinating thing Hazel and Ben have ever seen and they dream of waking him. But what happens when dreams come true? In the darkest part of the forest, you must be careful what you wish for ...

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A gorgeous 20th anniversary edition of Eva Ibbotson s award-winning, bestselling classic adventure, with a beautiful cover by Katie Hickey and an introduction by award-winning author of Letters from the Lighthouse Emma Carroll. A joyous Amazon adventure set in the lush nature of Brazil, Journey to the River Sea is filled with mystery and extraordinary characters. Maia, an orphan, can t wait to reach her distant relatives a thousand miles up the Amazon. She imagines a loving family with whom she will share great adventures. Instead she finds two spiteful cousins who see the jungle as the enemy and refuse to go outdoors. But the wonders of the rainforest more than make up for the hideous twins and their parents.And when Maia meets a mysterious boy who lives alone on the wild river shores, she begins a spectacular journey to the heart of an extraordinary and beautiful new world.Winner of the Smarties Gold Medal.Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award (now the Costa). The most perfect children s book . . . captivatingly told, funny and moving â “ Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times

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The playscript for the Old Vic production of A Monster Calls, based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Ness.In this powerful new adaptation from visionary director Sally Cookson, the bestselling novel by Patrick Ness is brought to the stage to tell the stunning story of love, loss and courage anew. Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started that treatments that don t quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there s a visitor at his window. It s ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. The final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd, developed into an extraordinary and heartbreaking novel by Patrick Ness, and now adapted for an Old Vic production that brings the tale to a new audience.

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⠜[A] hopeful and powerful new book.⠝ ⠓ The Bookseller ⠜Bears the lyrical and storytelling hallmark of O⠙Farrell⠙s best writing.⠝ ⠓ Irish Independent⠜Will bring comfort to anyone who has struggled to find their voice.⠝ - The Accrington Observer ⠜This heartwarming book ⠓ with gorgeous illustrations by Daniela JaglenkaTerrazzini that bring to mind the classic drawings by Shirley Hughes ⠓ ends on a positive message for young children: about looking for the good that happens in your life without you noticing.⠝ ⠓ The Independent, Books of the Month⠜A poignant tale of two sisters striving to live alongside their demons, and the transformative power of acceptance, of your loved ones, and of yourself.⠝ ⠓ Juno⠜An uplifting story drawn from Maggie O⠙Farrell⠙s own experience of stammering.⠝ ⠓ Sainsbury⠙s Magazine⠜A touching, beautifully written story which will resonate with readers well beyond its target age group of five-plus.⠝ ⠓ The Telegraph⠜Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini⠙s superlative illustrations combine watercolour delicacy with saturated colour, evoking the richness of a safe, loving home.⠝ ⠓ The Guardian⠜When the Stammer Came to Stay is a book about stammering, but it is also a book about love, kindness and sensitivity. [⠦] It is one of those rare books that leaves a warm feeling, and for some it might just go a little further and leave a better understanding of stammering, and an idea of how to achieve a positive outlook in life.⠝ ⠓ STAMMA British Stammering Association⠜O⠙Farrell⠙s narrative provides comfort and understanding to children who stammer, encouraging empathy and support from those around them.⠝ ⠓ Children s Books Ireland⠜A lovely book that thoughtfully examines what it⠙s like to have a stammer, and the ways other people might misunderstand it.⠝ ⠓ Inclusive Books for ChildrenMagazineBank Street College Best Children⠙s Book of the Year 2025Min⠙s face turned hot as she tried to take charge of her voice. She was horribly aware of everyone staring at her, waiting for her to finish what she was saying⠦ She couldn⠙t let them know that she could no longer speak. From Maggie O Farrell, the multi award-winning author of Hamnet, and the stunning imagination of Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, comes a hopeful and powerful new book, based on Maggie s own experience on living with a stammer. Sisters Bea and Min couldn t be any more different ⠓ Bea is neat and tidy; Min is messy and mucky. Together, they are a perfect pair because Min loves to chat and Bea loves to listen. And in their happy differences, they share the attic room at the top of their very tall, narrow house. Then, one day, as Min is chatting, her tongue feels suddenly locked. The words forming in her mouth never make it out. Some days later, still struggling to speak, she sees the most extraordinary thing at her shoulder in a mirror ... a creature, a thing, seizing the words as they rise to her lips, and cramming them into its mouth⠦ Min continues to struggle with her stammer ⠓ how can she truly be herself, when she cannot do what she loves most: chat! Bea is the only one who truly sees, and understands, her. Together, they go on a journey of discovery ⠓ what IS this creature? ⠓ and they find not quite a solution, but a way to make peace with themselves and to love and embrace what makes each of them different. - The third book in a trilogy of modern fairy tales by Maggie O Farrell and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini featuring children with real life problems and the mythical creatures that attend to them. - Look out for Where Snow Angels Go and The Boy who Lost His Spark. - An ideal Christmas gift and a truly enchanting read. - Perfect for children aged 5-8 with themes of self-confidence, anxiety, stammering, sisterhood, myth and folklore.

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Dark humour, dirty deeds, marriages and murder . . . The perfect new read for fans of The Thursday Murder Club, How to Kill Your Family and White Lotus An absolute scream from the first page to the last Janice Hallett, author of The Appeal Certainly a match for Richard Osman Daily Mail Incredibly funny with plot twists you won t see coming StylistTheir husbands are driving them mad, and murder is on their minds . . . but the men have a plan of their own. Pam, Nancy and Shalisa once imagined retirement would mean setting aside their worries, picking up their margaritas, and lying back in a hot tub. Right up until their husbands lost all their savings in a reckless investment. Now, collecting their husbands life insurance is starting to sound more appealing than growing old with them. But enlisting the help of the local barber/hitman isn t merely the most daring thing the friends have ever done - it s also where the trouble really begins. Because they don t realise their husbands have some tricks up their sleeves. And there s no turning back now . . .From the first laugh to the final twist, The Retirement Plan is full of characters who will steal your heart while plotting their dark deeds. Clever, funny, tender. A triumph Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things Blending Desperate Housewives and White Lotus vibes, this is a darkly funny crime novel My Weekly Funny, twisty, deviously dark! Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium If crazy, switcheroo mysteries with a dark comic edge are your thing, then The Retirement Plan is the summer read for you Irish Independent A total riot Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project Hincenbergs knocks it out of the park Publishers Weekly, starred review Thoroughly addictive Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants A triumphant crime caper Irish News Relentlessly entertaining Chris Brookmyre, author of The Cracked Mirror Absolutely hilarious Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates Packed full of humour and charm Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless Deliciously funny and unpredictable Keith Stuart, author of A Boy Made of Blocks

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The eighth installment of the graphic novel adaptation of Cassandra Clareâ ™s bestselling The Mortal Instruments!Jaceâ ™s nightmares are getting worse, as is his fear of hurting the one he cares for most. But he canâ ™t avoid Clary forever... Meanwhile, Simon receives a note threatening his girlfriendâ ™s life. When the Shadowhunters track down its source, what they find might be the most sinister thing they have ever encountered...The enticing tale continues with gorgeous illustrations by artist Cassandra Jean, as well as a scene of Jace in the Silent City drawn exclusively for the graphic novel!

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** Published in the U.S. as The Self-Driven Child**A hands-off parenting guide to nurture independent thinking and collaboration for happier, smarter and stress-free kids. Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do as parents is to parent our children a little less. This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents on how to pull back, when to engage and when to let go. Read it. Your children will thank you. Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children SucceedAs parents we all want the best for our child, but so often we give in to societal pressures which can result in us over-managing every aspect of their lives leaving them overwhelmed, over-scheduled and lacking motivation. This can terrifyingly lead to mental health problems as adolescents and adults. How can we prevent this happening to our child?Over their combined sixty years of practice, William Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, and Ned Johnson, the founder of an elite tutoring agency, have worked with thousands of children all facing this problem. Together they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids more of a sense of control over their lives. In this ground-breaking book they reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient, stress-proof and ready to take on new challenges.The Thriving Child offers a combination of cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioural therapy, and case studies drawn from the thousands of kids and teens Bill and Ned have helped over the years. They will teach you how to set your child on the real road to success and share their successful techniques to show you the best ways of helping your child to:· Reduce their stress and anxiety · Foster independent thinking· Find their internal motivation· Achieve their full potential· Transform defiance into decision making· Tame rebellious tendenciesThe Thriving Child is essential reading for every parent and demonstrates precisely how nurturing independent thinking, and collaborating with your child rather than micro-managing them, will lead to happier, smarter and stress-free kids. This serious and probing look at how to give our children the right kinds of independence shows us how much power we have to ensure they can function optimally. It is a book about how to make our children more meaningfully independent, and to set ourselves free in the process. Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree Compelling, revolutionary, and wise, The Thriving Child empowers parents with the courage, the tools, and the mindset to reduce toxic stress, and to foster our child s capacity for resilience, success, and optimal development. Its message-that we should trust kids to have more control over their own lives-is one every parent needs to hear. Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, co-author of The Whole Brain Child and The Yes Brain

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Cyber space is easily the most complex thing humans have ever created. With billions of people and devices all connected together, vulnerability and compromise are inevitable. The complexity continues to grow, and with it comes the emergent insecurity brought by an ever-developing frontier where digital devices and connected people meet.Security challenges present themselves increasingly often and with ever-greater impacts. This is not going to change anytime soon. Although the internet has transformed communication, business, and social life for the better, the construct of cyber space is incredibly fragile and presents endless risk.Connecting every corner of our lives to those of billions across the world, the frontier is slender between the good and the bad, benefit and catastrophe, real and fake, security and insecurity. Cyber security advice can be confusing, contradictory, and sometimes utterly detached from reality. Too easily, people feel guilty for not knowing what to do, or failing to live up to expectations.People, particularly business leaders and policy makers, must daily make security-sensitive decisions, sometimes unknowingly, without being security experts. Securing the Digital Frontier doesn t offer easy answers, but instead explains sixteen dimensions of this dynamic problem and its current partial solutions. The strong technology of encryption has become commonplace, and is a huge benefit if deployed well: but how can you tell? Programming errors give rise to security problems, but why can we not eliminate them? Privacy is tied up with security, but can the two work against each other? Cyber space is international: how can domestic laws protect us? And what happens when those laws come into conflict with technologies like encryption? Why do you need a punctuation symbol and a capital letter in your password, anyway? Through a grasp of the big picture, through technical and human perspectives, we can begin to explore ways to unwind some of the complexity and find ways to contain the risk.

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A lawless cowboy and a city girl with nothing in common â ¦ except a fiery chemistry theyâ ™re both desperate to denySaddle up for this steamy romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage!â ˜Objectively, this book is one of the best books I have read this yearâ ™ 5* Reader Reviewâ ˜This is the ultimate grump x sunshine trope, and seeing who won the bet at the end...pricelessâ ™ 5* Reader Reviewâ ˜THIS WAS THE MOST PERFECT FULL CIRCLE ENDING LINE AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILLâ ™ 5* Reader Review--Moving to the Wild West wasn t exactly part of Esra Taner s life plan. . . But when she drops out of medical school and her brother suggests she join him at Bravetown, the Wild West theme park he works at, she can t find a good enough reason to say no. Esra happens to fit the costumes for Bravetown s resident damsel in distress, which means she s about to spend the summer being dramatically abducted by Ace Ryder, the lawless cowboy. Ace is a definite yes please with an evil smirk to make you lose your morals, but the man beneath the costume, Noah Young, seems to hate Esra at first sight â “ and the feeling is mutual. Noah and Esra argue their way through every performance. But as the tension builds, and their futures at Bravetown are put at risk, it doesnâ ™t take long for them to realise the attraction between their characters might not all be for show. . . Tropes:Enemies to LoversCowboy x City GirlGrumpy x SunshineBrotherâ ™s best friendRiding Lessons (literally)

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Want to increase your productivity, be more creative, and protect your health, all with zero effort? Discover the surprising science of the brain at rest in the inspiring new book from the critically acclaimed neuroscientist. Jebelli⠙s spotlighting of the cognitive benefits is supremely helpful⠦ The Brain at Rest is inspiring and practical Johanna Thomas-Corr, Sunday Times If you want to accomplish more, without any relaxation guilt, this book is for you Chris Bailey, bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity ProjectWe are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to optimise and be efficient with every precious hour. But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain⠙s ⠘default network⠙ switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways. Drawing on groundbreaking new research, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals the simple and easy steps to change your life for the better, including how:· Napping and gentle exercise can enhance brain size· Spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills· Silence fosters the growth of new brain cellsBlending science and personal stories with practical tips, The Brain At Rest is the life-changing guide to living a happier, healthier ⠓ and ironically, more productive ⠓ life. Praise for The Brain at Rest: Addicted to work? Stop what you⠙re doing and read this book Anna Lembke, bestselling author of Dopamine Nation A tonic for the frazzled mind David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest Johann Hari, bestselling author of Stolen Focus Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractible The most important part of your brain you ve never heard of Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, PhD, author of Work Less, Do More and Rest⠘A powerful, heartfelt manifesto for rest⠙ Dr Hannah Critchlow, author of Joined-Up Thinking

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We’re on the way back from a big shopping tripBut the bag’s caught a nail and it’s started to rip.Dropetty PLOP! Now what could that be?All on his own it’s a left-behind pea. Disaster strikes when Pea falls out of the shopping bag . . . Is this the end? Is it ALL OVER FOR PEA?! Of course it’s not! Follow Pea as he journeys across the city on a skateboard, and bus, and even on the wings of a passing-by bird – and has the adventure OF A LIFETIME! Sometimes it pays to be small . . . THE RUNAWAY PEA LEFT BEHIND is laugh-out-loud funny, bursting with imagination, and the most perfect third story in this much-loved series. The first book, THE RUNAWAY PEA, was chosen as BookTrust #39;s Time to Read book of 2020, being given to 775,000 children in the UK. Keep your eyes PEAled for more brilliant Pea books - The Runaway Pea and The Runaway Pea: Washed Away!

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With billions of streams, millions of fans and record-breaking achievements, Sabrina Carpenter has captivated hearts across the globe. With a journey that began on Broadway, flourished on Disney Channel s Girl Meets World and has landed in the music industry, Sabrina has catapulted to fame. In the past 12 months alone, Sabrina performed on 25 stops of Swift s phenomenally successful Eras tour and racked up more than five billion streams on Spotify - 10 billion in total! With chart-topping hits and dynamic roles in a range of films, the international star has become a beacon of inspiration for many - a role model with a genuine personality, relatable lyrics and unwavering dedication to her many crafts. The Little Guide to Sabrina Carpenter dives into the enchanting word of the multi-talented star, with inspiring quotes, intriguing facts and fascinating insights that celebrate the authentic passion of Sabrina and her extraordinary rise to stardom. It always feels good to put something you re proud of out in the world. Confidence is the most beautiful thing you can possess. August 4, 2009:The day Sabrina posted her first ever video to YouTube. She was aged just 10 years old! The video was a cover of Taylor Swift s Picture to Burn . It features Sabrina belting it out straight to camera, no frills, no effects, just pure singing talent in her homemade singing studio. It now has 1.7 million views.

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Welcome to Berecombe-by-the-Sea for a year of very special celebrationsâ ¦This year sees the seventy-fifth anniversary of D-Day. We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those brave boys who went to fight on French beaches for our freedom.And now Berecombe is playing host to our American allies once more. All surviving soldiers who were billeted in the town have been invited for street parties, a D-Day parade, a black-tie ball at The Henville and much, much more.So, come along, get dressed up and join in the fun!Ashley Lyddon arrives in the quaint coastal community of Berecombe feeling more than a little lost. The former art teacher desperately needs a fresh start after a car accident that cost her everything. How is it that the townâ ™s older residents seem to have more zest for life than she does?A certain American history lecturer, Eddie McQueen, has also blown into town, just like the GIs did seventy-five years previously. Then, as now, they shook things up, and left secrets trailing in their wake.Ashley knows all too well, like the D-Day soldiers, that laying the past to rest is easier said than done although her new community seems to believe that tea and cake â “ lots and lots of cake â “ solves most of lifeâ ™s problems. And as Ashley is forced to admit, they are nearly always rightâ ¦Readers are LOVING The Great Summer Street Party:â ˜A delightful escapism read and a beautiful story that brought back lots of memories of my Nanâ ™ Helenâ ˜Packed with romance, celebrations, starting life again and lots of see, sun and sandâ ¦a lovely friendship and community vibeâ ™ Meenaâ ˜What a lovely blend of romance and historical fiction surrounding the soldiers involved in the D-Day landingsâ ¦Get out the bunting!â ™ Normaâ ˜Made me really want to read more after rushing through itâ ™ Joanneâ ˜Left me wanting moreâ ¦the most perfect setting in the West Country, sun, sea and a fantastic welcoming communityâ ™ Sally

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Join these twelve mischievous moggies in the most perfectly PURRfect Christmas gift for all cat lovers everywhere! Based on the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas poem. It’s Christmas and the cheeky catsare counting down the days.There’s so much festive fun to have,in so many different ways! Whether they’re climbing up the Christmas tree, singing carols or waiting up for Santa’s sleigh, the twelve cats of Christmas are as naughty as they are adorable. Children and adults alike will love reading this joyful rhyme aloud and counting all the cute cats on each page. Also available in the series, the best-selling THE TWELVE DOGS OF CHRISTMAS!

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From the Desk of Zoe Washington meets Ways to Make Sunshine in this “noteworthy” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel about a determined young girl who must rely on her ingenuity and scientific know-how to save her beloved cat.Twelve-year-old Mira’s summer is looking pretty bleak. Her best friend Thomas just moved a billion and one miles away from Florida to Washington, DC. Her dad is job searching and he’s been super down lately. Her phone screen cracked after a home science experiment gone wrong. And of all people who could have moved into Thomas’s old house down the street, Mira gets stuck with Tamika Smith, her know-it-all nemesis who’s kept Mira in second place at the school science fair four years running. Mira’s beloved cat, Sir Fig Newton, has been the most stable thing in her life lately, but now he seems off, too. With her phone gone and no internet over the weekend at her strict Gran’s house, Mira must research Fig’s symptoms the old-fashioned way: at the library. She determines that he has “the silent cat killer” diabetes. A visit to the vet confirms her diagnosis, but that one appointment stretched family funds to the limit—they’ll never be able to afford cat insulin shots. When Mira’s parents tell her they may have to give Fig up to people who can afford his treatment, Mira insists she can earn the $2,000 needed within a month. Armed with ingenuity, determination, and one surprising ally, can Mira save her best (four-legged) friend before it’s too late?

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Get the Trusted Source of Information for a Successful Walt Disney World VacationThe best-selling independent guide to Walt Disney World has everything you need to plan your family⠙s trip⠔hassle-free. Whether you are planning your annual vacation to Walt Disney World or preparing for your first visit ever, this book gives you the insider scoop on hotels, restaurants, and attractions. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2021 explains how Walt Disney World works and how to use that knowledge to make every minute and every dollar of your vacation count.With an Unofficial Guide in hand⠔and with authors Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa as guides⠔find out what⠙s available in every category, from best to worst, and get step-by-step, detailed plans to help make the most of your time at Walt Disney World.There have been lots of changes at Walt Disney World, from park opening procedures, to rides, restaurants, and hotels. Here⠙s what⠙s NEW in the 2021 book:When to visit Walt Disney World to get lower crowds and bigger hotel discountsDetails on how COVID-19 and social distancing measures have impacted Walt Disney World ResortTips on how to get a spot to experience Disney s fantastic new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance blockbuster attractionHow to Rope Drop Disney theme parks to get on the most popular rides fasterTen tips for finding the cheapest Disney World tickets (and a free online search tool to do all the work for you) The latest on discounted stroller rentals, car rentals, and vacation homesReviews of Disney s swanky new Riviera Resort, plus the new Mickey and Minnie s Runaway Railway and Remy s Ratatouille Adventure rides for familiesThe best hotel rooms to request at every Disney resort

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We are all stuck in a money cage. Money isnÂ’t the most important thing, but it is a thing and you canÂ’t get away from it. Birth costs money and death costs money. So even if you hate talking about money, you need to know the basics, the same way you need to know how to cook yourself a simple meal. The problem with most money books is that they are not written by practitioners and avoid hard truths. What a weathered investor knows is that stocks are not always good for the long run. They know that being stingy helps accrue wealth. They know the big thing when you buy property has nothing to do with the property. They know the big thing is less what happens to the markets in a day than if the entire system holds together. And they know what to look for if itÂ’s time to pull out. ThatÂ’s what this book will teach you, a lifetime of money learnings distilled to a thin volume, like a basic cooking recipe you can follow.

Objev podobné jako The Uncomfortable Truth About Money - Paul Podolsky

Go back to where it all began with the third book in Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn s dazzlingly witty Bridgerton prequel series, featuring the ancestors of the Bridgerton characters we all know and love. A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . . She was in the wrong place . . . Poppy Bridgerton may be fiercely independent and adventurous but even she was not prepared to be kidnapped by pirates from the Dorset coast! He found her at the wrong time . . . Despite his reputation as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby is stunned to find Poppy tied up and waiting for him in his cabin. Can two wrongs make the most perfect right? Poppy has no idea that Andrew is actually the son of an earl, but when he learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew s secrets are revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to capture her heart . . . ?

Objev podobné jako The Other Miss Bridgerton - Julia Quinnová

The second in a rip-roaring adventure series from a NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, this is THE NEVERENDING STORY for a new generation.When the magical waters of the Pirate Stream begin flooding Marrill s world, she must return to the Stream and find the source of the mysterious Iron Tide. Reunited with her best friend Fin - who has been forgotten all over again - Marrill must make the treacherous trek to the impossible world of Monerva and uncover the secrets of its long-lost wish machine. Only there can Fin wish to finally be remembered. Only there can Marrill wish to save her world and the people she loves. But to get everything they ve ever wanted, Marrill and Fin may have to give up on the most important thing they already have: each other.An epic adventure series from husband-and-wife team, John Parke Davis and Carrie Ryan. Beautifully illustrated by Todd Harris.

Objev podobné jako The Map to Everywhere: City of Thirst - Carrie Ryan, John Parke Davis

What if there was a uniquely safe place to put your money that also earned the best long-term returns?In this new and updated edition of Only the Best Will Do, master investor Peter Seilern reveals everything you need to know to practise the art of quality growth investing: finding the companies that can reliably deliver steady and strong growth for the long term.These are shares that can be safer than bank deposits or government bonds. They also upend conventional wisdom on the merits of diversification, and reveal typical index-hugging fund management as even more self-serving and unjustified than many thought.Quality growth businesses are the ultimate assets for those serious about making their investments work for them over the long term while minimising the risk of permanent loss of capital. You don t even need to worry too much about overpaying. All quality growth investing requires is patience, independent thinking, and the special golden rules - revealed here in detail - for finding the very best companies in the world.For the investor truly interested in making the most of their time in the markets, only the best will do.

Objev podobné jako Only the Best Will Do - Peter Seilern

From the author of the beloved bestseller The Bee Sting, a 10th anniversary reissue of his brilliant second novel- laugh-out-loud funny . . . A sharply intelligent satire (The New York Times Book Review).Meet Claude: an investment bank drone longing for something more meaningful. Marooned in soggy Dublin, he yearns for art, philosophy, and a steady girlfriend. You could call him a modern-day everyman-or just another lonely banker.Now meet Paul: struggling novelist, strip club enthusiast, pioneer of not-entirely-legal Internet start-ups. He is willing to stoop to any level in pursuit of the riches he knows he deserves. You could call him a troubled genius-or a shameless crook.Both men have something missing in their lives. They might just be able to help each other out of a big hole. Or their friendship might be the most disastrous thing to hit Dublin since the banking crisis. As Paul s get-rich-quick schemes blow up in his face and the global economy falters, will Claude be able to save the day, get the girl, and finally become the hero of his own story?Probably the funniest novel ever written about the recent financial crisis, The Mark and the Void is a stirring examination of the deceptions carried out in the names of art and commerce.

Objev podobné jako Mark and the Void - Paul Murray

DISCOVER HOW TO MANIFEST ANYTHING YOU WANT FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHORS OF ASK AND IT IS GIVEN AND THE LAW OF ATTRACTION THESE TIMELESS TEACHINGS OF ABRAHAM INCLUDE POWERFUL SPIRITUAL PRACTICES TO MANIFEST ALL OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP, FINANCIAL, AND HEALTH DESIRESThis leading-edge law of attraction book by Esther and Jerry Hicks, who present the teachings of Abraham, a group consciousness from the non-physical dimension beloved by millions , is about having a deliberate intent for manifesting whatever you want in life, while at the same time balancing your energy along the way. As you come to understand and effectively practice the processes offered here, you will not only achieve your goals and desired outcomes more rapidly, but you ll enjoy every single step along the path even before their manifestation. As such, you ll find that your life is an ongoing journey of joy.Chapters Include:· A New Way of Looking at Life · You Are a Powerful Leading-Edge Creator· Life on Planet Earth Continues to Get Better· There is Great Satisfaction in Deliberate Creation· The Art of Allowing Your Deliberate Intent· Your Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent· Emotions Indicate Your Non-Physical Relativity· Connection, Your Most Natural State of Being· The Attractive Power of Your Creative Thought· The Powerful, Universal Law of Attraction· You Are Manifesting the Essence of What You Are Thinking About· It is Never Too Late to Change Direction· When You Ask, It Is Always Given· Can You Vibrationally Match Your New Desires? ⠜No matter what our fear or concern may be, Abraham not only has an answer for us, but also an easy process that we can do that will take us beyond the fear or the problem to a new level of enjoying life. I believe that the teachers known as Abraham are some of the best on the planet today.⠝ ⠓ Louise Hay⠜This book will reveal the dynamic processes for using more of your untapped potential⠔in this lifetime. Have you ever wondered how much potential for joy lies yet untapped within you? And when you relive those delicious relationship experiences that you⠙ve shared with those whose lives you⠙ve touched as you⠙ve grown into the Being that is now you⠔aren⠙t you aware that there must be many more delightful relationships with so many more inspiring persons who are out there waiting for you to attract them into your life experience? I credit Abraham for the degree of joy that Esther and I experience as we⠙re blessed with this opportunity to create different means of projecting their joy-based philosophy of practical spirituality to you.⠝ ⠔ From my heart, Jerry Hicks⠜We want you to remember that you are an Eternal Creator who has come forth into this Leading Edge to experience the joyous expansion of your Universe. We want you to remember your value, to know your worthiness, and to love your life.The most important thing for you to remember is that the better you feel, in any moment in time, the more in alignment with your Source and your desires you are. And nothing is more important than that you feel good.You are here on the Leading Edge of thought to experience the joy of riding the wave of expansion that is the promise of this everlasting life.⠝ ⠓ Abraham

Objev podobné jako The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent - Jerry Hicks, Esther Hicks

Walter Lowrie s classic, bestselling translation of Søren Kierkegaard s most important and popular books remains unmatched for its readability and literary quality. Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death established Kierkegaard as the father of existentialism and have come to define his contribution to philosophy. Lowrie s translation, first published in 1941 and later revised, was the first in English, and it has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to Kierkegaard s thought. Kierkegaard counted Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death among the most perfect books I have written, and in them he introduces two terms-- the absurd and despair --that have become key terms in modern thought. Fear and Trembling takes up the story of Abraham and Isaac to explore a faith that transcends the ethical, persists in the face of the absurd, and meets its reward in the return of all that the faithful one is willing to sacrifice, while The Sickness Unto Death examines the spiritual anxiety of despair. Walter Lowrie s magnificent translation of these seminal works continues to provide an ideal introduction to Kierkegaard. And, as Gordon Marino argues in a new introduction, these books are as relevant as ever in today s age of anxiety.

Objev podobné jako Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death - Søren Kierkegaard

Kniha - 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Book three in Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's dazzlingly witty Bridgerton prequel series. A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys . . . She was in the wrong place . . . Poppy Bridgerton may be fiercely independent and adventurous but even she was not prepared to be kidnapped by pirates from the Dorset coast! He found her at the wrong time . . . Despite his reputation as a rascal and reckless privateer, Captain Andrew James Rokesby is stunned to find Poppy tied up and waiting for him in his cabin. Can two wrongs make the most perfect right? Poppy has no idea that Andrew is actually the son of an earl, but when he learns that she is a Bridgerton, he knows he will likely have to wed her to avert a scandal. On the high seas, their war of words soon gives way to an intoxicating passion. But when Andrew's secrets are revealed, will his declaration of love be enough to...

Objev podobné jako The Other Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgerton Prequel (0349430152)

A tonic for the frazzled mind DAVID ROBSON This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest JOHANN HARI Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life NIR EYALBlending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy.We are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to optimise and be efficient with every precious hour.But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain s default network switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways.Drawing on groundbreaking new research, Dr. Jebelli reveals how napping can enhance brain size, spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, and how silence fosters the growth of new brain cells. Authoritative and inspiring, The Brain at Rest offers practical advice for achieving a happier, healthier, and more balanced life. Addicted to work? Stop what you re doing and read this book ANNA LEMBKE The most important part of your brain you ve never heard of ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG If you want to accomplish more, without any relaxation guilt, this book is for you CHRIS BAILEY

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Tomas can t imagine life without his little dragon Flicker. He s become more than a pet - he s a friend like no other. And growing dragons on the dragonfruit tree in the garden with his friends Ted, Kat and Kai is the most amazing thing ever. But Tomas has promised Grandad something - that he and his friends will let their dragons go back to where they belong. The only problem is - that isn t such an easy thing to do. Not when they are still having so much fun with dragons Flicker, Sunny, Crystal and Dodger. Not when they still have to work out where the dragons home is, and how to get the dragons to leave. And not when Tomas is so close to uncovering the true story of the mysterious dragonfruit tree ...

Objev podobné jako The Boy Who Flew with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 3) - Shepherd Andy

The Bowerbird is the irresistible tale of Bert â “ a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal for Illustration.Bert the bowerbird has made the most perfect bower nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird of his dreams. But will all his efforts to create a beautiful display be enough to win over Nanette?A stunningly illustrated book with a wonderful rhyming tale for little ones, from the creators of The Go-Away Bird.

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Highly illustrated animal detective mystery for young readers.Detective Stanley has barely sat down for his breakfast pancakes when he receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Art Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and Stan has been called to investigate. The most perplexing thing about the case: Nothing has been stolen!But now Stanley finds himself in a tight spot even his powers of deduction could not detect. Can he get himself out of trouble and can he solve the mystery of the Art Museum?

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So clear is Ditlevsen s eye that it is impossible to tear yourself away John Self, GuardianAn unforgettable collection of stories from the author of The Copenhagen Trilogy The most important thing is probably always precisely the thing you can t have. That s where all the happiness is In these brief, acid-sharp stories of love, marriage and family from one of Denmark s most celebrated writers, the ordinary events of everyday life - a wife anxious not to wake her husband, a little boy losing his father s beloved knife, a woman s obsessive longing for a yellow silk umbrella - become dark and disconcerting. Here Tove Ditlevsen explores yearning, fear and the elusiveness of that strange thing called happiness. The purity and dazzling insight of Ditlevsen s writing speaks for itself Daily Telegraph Authentic, unforced and utterly lucid Sunday Times Ditlevsen s wonderful and devastatingly bleak short stories simmer with melancholy and despair Daily MailTranslated by Michael Favala Goldman

Objev podobné jako The Trouble with Happiness - Tove Ditlevsenová

A long time ago in India, a boy was born. He didn t look like any ordinary baby as he had dark blue skin and a birthmark near his shoulder that looked just like a flower. He was beautiful. His parents named him Krishna. It wasn t just his blue skin that made him unique. He was the naughtiest boy in the village! Chasing baby cows, stealing yummy butter, even a wee on the floor of a neighbour s hut! The most important thing to know about little Krishna is that he had a huge secret. The biggest secret in all the universe.

Objev podobné jako The Extraordinary Adventures of Little Krishna - Mahenra Singh

Jack isn t exactly the most perfect member of the magical world. He might even have broken one or two rules . . . like taking his wand to school, and letting his best friend, Charlie, know that he s a fairy. Oh, and he did accidentally magic Charlie through an interdimensional portal to a sinister island prison for magical lawbreakers. Now he has to let his Mum and Uncle Dave know what he s done, and they have to rescue Charlie! Things take an unexpected turn when they arrive on Lonely Island. The bad fairies don t seem so bad at all-in fact, Jack thinks they are pretty cool.But one treacherous prison break later, Jack and Charlie realize they have been tricked. Can they work together to save the magical world, and will Charlie ever be accepted as an honorary fairy?

Objev podobné jako Jack the Fairy: The Week the Bad Fairies Escaped - Tom McLaughlin

Sample Content Download full sample Overview Quickly catch up on what you need to know about The Sign of the Four Refresh and sharpen your study, writing and memory skills Rapidly review all the essential topics, themes, contexts and quotations Make the most of your time and focus on what matters most Actively revise with colourful ideas maps and quick quizzes Test yourself with practice questions and fully annotated sample answers at Grades 5 and 7+ Easily measure your progress at every step with complete answer keys Full colour, A5 paperback edition

Objev podobné jako York Notes RAPID AQA GCSE (Revision Guide) The Sign of the Four - for 2026, 2027 exams - Maria Cairney

Set off a magical adventure with the first book in Enid Blyton s classic fantasy series about a chair that can fly and grant wishes! When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a magical wishing-chair! The Wishing-Chair takes them on some wonderful adventures - to a giant s castle to rescue a new pixie friend, to the Land of Dreams, and even to a disappearing island! Who knows what might happen next? First published in 1937, this edition contains the classic text, except that the pixie character s name has been changed to Binky. Inside illustrations are by Rene Cloke, and the cover is by Mark Beech.

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair - Enid Blyton

Stand out, showcase your ability and succeed in your university admissions test. Whether you re taking STEP, MAT or TMUA, this essential guide reveals tried-and-tested strategies for building the problem-solving skills you need to secure a high score.Containing expert advice and worked examples, followed by multiple-choice and extended questions that replicate the exams, this guide is designed to improve your understanding of the admissions tests and help to build the skills universities are looking for.- Learn to think like a university student - detailed guidance, thought-provoking questions and worked solutions show you how to advance your mathematical thinking- Improve your mathematical reasoning - practise the problem-solving skills you need with Try it out activities throughout the book and end-of-chapter exercises to track progress- Build a path through every problem - our authors guide you through each type of problem so that you can approach questions confidently, think on the spot and apply your knowledge to new contexts- Maximise marks and make the most of the time you have - at the end of each chapter, our authors give advice on how to tackle questions in the most time-efficient way and help you to figure out which ones will show off your abilityWhat are the STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper), MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) and TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission) admissions tests?These admissions tests are used by universities as part of the application process to test problem-solving skills and identify candidates with the highest ability, motivation and ingenuity.MEI (Mathematics in Education and Industry) endorses this book and provided two of the authors. MEI is a charity and works to improve maths education, offering a range of support for teachers, including expertly written resources.OUR AUTHORSDavid Bedford has a PhD in Combinatorics and has been a mathematics lecturer in UK universities for over 30 years. He is also an A level examiner and has extensive experience in preparing students for mathematics admissions tests. David is the author of the Hodder MEI Further Mathematics: Extra Pure Maths textbook.Phil Chaffé is the Advanced Maths Support Programme 16-19 Student Support and Problem Solving Professional Development Lead. He is the creator and lead writer for the Problem Solving Matters course which is designed to prepare students for mathematics admissions tests and is run in partnership with the Universities of Oxford, Warwick, Durham, Manchester, Bristol and Imperial College London. He is also the course designer for Imperial College s A* in A Level Mathematics course. He is also the MEI University Sector Lead.Tim Honeywill has been teaching at King Henry VIII School, Coventry, since 2008. Before that, he was the Coventry and Warwickshire Centre Manager for the Further Mathematics Network (now the AMSP), based at the University of Warwick where he did his PhD. He leads a ten-week Problem Solving course for Year 12 students and is a presenter on both the Problem Solving Matters course and on a STEP support course for Year 13 students.Richard Lissaman has a PhD in Ring Theory, a branch of abstract algebra. He has over 10 years experience as a mathematics lecturer in UK universities and 20 years experience of supporting students with A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and mathematics admissions tests.

Objev podobné jako STEP, MAT, TMUA: Skills for success in University Admissions Tests for Mathematics - David Bedford, Richard Lissaman, Tim Honeywill, Phil Chaffe

When Mollie and Peter go to buy their mother a birthday present, they discover the most extraordinary thing: a chair that can fly and grant wishes! The Wishing-Chair takes them on some marvellous adventures - to a castle where they narrowly escape from a giant, to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and even to help Santa Claus deliver presents for Christmas! Wherever will the wishing-chair take them next?Travel with Mollie, Peter and Binky the pixie and be whisked away on an amazing adventure.This book contains: The Adventures of the Wishing-Chair; The Wishing-Chair Again; More Wishing-Chair Stories.

Objev podobné jako The Wishing-Chair Collection Books 1-3 - Enid Blyton

*** THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***From adventures at Central Saint Martins to The Great British Sewing Bee, go behind the scenes of Esme Young #39;s amazing life...At age five, Esme was asked to write in her notebook, but instead, she filled it with drawings - the only way she knew to express herself. At seven, when it was discovered she was partially deaf, she found refuge in her sketchbooks. Shortly after, Esme made her first garment and a passion for sewing and designing was born. As a teenager, she made her way to London where her creative journey truly began.Living in a squat with other young creatives, Esme made the most of her time; studying at Central Saint Martins, launching a clothing line called Swanky Modes with three friends and £50 each, watching Notting Hill Carnival with David Bowie, and altering a dress for Cher. The #39;90s saw a career move into costumes for films, where she designed outfits for Trainspotting, Bridget Jones #39;s Diary and The Beach, before she moved onto the small screen herself.A celebration of a creative life lived differently, Behind the Seams is a reminder that it #39;s never too early, or too late to pick up a needle and start stitching in a new direction.

Objev podobné jako Behind the Seams - Esme Young

Tiffany Aching wants to be a witch when she grows up . . .A proper one, with a pointy hat. And flying, Tiffany has always dreamed of flying (though it s cold up there, and you have to wear really thick pants, two layers). And as the twentieth granddaughter of her Granny Aching: shepherdess extraordinaire, and protector of the land, Tiffany knows the most important thing a real witch can do is protect others with their magic.So, when the monsters of Fairyland kidnap her brother, Tiffany decides it s up to her to defend her home, even if she s only armed with a frying pan and her common sense. Luckily she has some very unusual help: the local Nac Mac Feegle a.k.a the Wee Free Men, a clan of fierce, sheep-stealing, sword-wielding, six-inch-high blue men. Together they must face headless horsemen, ferocious grimhounds, terrifying dreams come true and ultimately the sinister Queen of the Elves herself . . .

Objev podobné jako The Wee Free Men - Terry Pratchett

The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall is the perfect companion to your trip to this captivating peninsula, introducing you to the charms of gentle, pastoral Devon and wild, craggy Cornwall. Both counties will tempt you outside to enjoy their mild climate, with everything from hikes over Dartmoor and surfing off Newquay to puffin-spotting on Lundy Island. But it s not all about the great outdoors, with awe-inspiring cathedrals, innovative galleries and a well-established local food scene to explore (not to mention an even longer-established cider-drinking tradition). The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall includes honest reviews from our expert author of what to do and where to eat, drink and sleep in the region, alongside detailed full-colour maps and inspiring photography. Whether you want to visit a rock-hewn theatre or a witchcraft museum, a stately home or a vegan café, The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall will help you make the most of your time in these beautiful counties.

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Offering an in-depth coverage about Venice and the Veneto, this guide helps you to make the most of your time in Venice, whether you want to visit the big name sights of the Basilica di San Marco and the Palazzo Ducale, escape the crowds in one of the city s off-beat districts, or take a day-trip to the magnificent city of Verona.

Objev podobné jako The Rough Guide to Venice

Winner of the 2025 RNA Festive Holiday Romantic Novel Award!Love Actually meets Elf in this Christmas affirming, laugh-out-loud comedy from the bestselling author of The Wife Who Got a Life and No-one Ever Has Sex on a Tuesday I love Tracy Bloom! Milly Johnson Pure joy Katie Fforde___________________________________A name drawn from a hatSomeone you barely knowA Christmas you⠙ll never forget___________________________________This December, Jolene can⠙t wait for the office Secret Santa moment ⠔ the festive present-swapping exercise made up of unlikely pairings and inappropriate gifts.But this year, her colleagues are in need of more than a novelty wine glass and a box of Celebrations to get their tinsel twinkling.So Jolene⠙s a woman on a mission, and she⠙s hatched a secret plan to make this their best Christmas ever⠦*READERS LOVE THE SECRET SANTA PROJECT* The most perfect Christmas read, so easy to cosy up to ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I devoured this⠦a Christmas cracker! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was SO good⠦like a hug in a mug ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An extremely funny, festive and feel-good story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It made me laugh and cry, just perfect! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There are no words to describe how much I absolutely loved this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full of moments that make you laugh out loud and warm your soul ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It will leave you smiling long after the last page! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderfully warm novel, filled with Tracy s trademark warmth and humour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Secret Santa Project - Tracy Bloom

The master criminal who can t be caughtThe Infallible Godahl is a self-proclaimed master criminal â “ with the most perfect criminal mind ever devised whose Watson is the writer Oliver Armiston. It is Godahl s credo that, if he thinks a problem through to its logical end, he will never get caught or more precisely â “ not only never been caught, but never even been suspected of a crime. This volume collects the six Godahl stories. Frederick Irving Andersonâ ¦ is one of the distinguished short-story writers in the history of the American short story in general, and the short crime story in particular. â “ Otto Penzler

Objev podobné jako The Adventures of the Infallible Godahl - Frederick Irving Anderson

Sample Content Download full sample Overview Quickly catch up on what you need to know about Lord of the Flies Refresh and sharpen your study, writing and memory skills Rapidly review all the essential topics, themes, contexts and quotations Make the most of your time and focus on what matters most Actively revise with colourful ideas maps and quick quizzes Test yourself with practice questions and fully annotated sample answers at Grades 5 and 7+ Easily measure your progress at every step with complete answer keys Full colour, A5 paperback edition

Objev podobné jako York Notes RAPID AQA GCSE (Revision Guide) Lord of the Flies - for 2026, 2027 exams - Beth Kemp

Another deliciously squirmy story about Harry the Poisonous Centipede, with all of Lynne Reid Banks⠙s usual charm and humour. Tony Ross⠙s wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the small world of Harry.⠘Suddenly the most awful thing happened. Something tightened around Harry⠙s middle! He almost jumped into the air with fright⠦⠙When Harry the poisonous centipede⠙s best friend, George, goes missing, Harry goes to find him. But dangerous things lurk outside his nest-tunnel, like flying swoopers, belly crawlers, furry biters and ⠓ most terrifying of all ⠓ Hoo-Mins!

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