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The Palace of Eros - De Robertis Carolin
WINNER OF THE 2024 GOLDEN POPPY OCTAVIA E. BUTLER AWARD A brilliant and luminous writerâ ™ Madeline Miller, author of The Song of Achilles and Circeâ ˜Riveting, sublime, magical, and wildly subversiveâ ™ Cristinaâ ¯GarcÃa, author of Dreaming in Cuban A natural storyteller Washington PostTheirs was a love that defied the godsâ ¦GLOWING READER REVIEWSâ ˜A beautiful story about the power of autonomyâ ™ âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ â ˜Heart-wrenching, hard-hitting, beautifully written, sumptuous, poetic, romantic, and (because Eros is the goddess of desire) utterly scorching in placesâ ™ âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ A gorgeous retelling, and one I will no doubt read again! âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ â ˜Overall, stunning prose, incredible chemistry, gorgeous characters, just a beauty of a retelling!â ™ âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ â ˜I cannot tell you how much I loved this, there will never be enough words to describe how much I enjoyed the experience of reading this (and believe me there were many tears involved)â ™ âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸ Young, headstrong Psyche has captured the eye of every suitor with her beauty â “ but also, unfortunately, the jealous gaze of the goddess Aphrodite. As punishment, Psyche is tied to a rock to be sacrificed to a â ˜monstrous husbandâ ™. And yet, no monster arrives: instead, she is spirited away by Aphroditeâ ™s daughter Eros.Eros, goddess of desire, can change gender at will. And in her hidden palace, she visits her bride under the cloak of darkness: Psyche is forbidden to gaze upon the face of her lover. But as they explore each otherâ ™s bodies and discover new pleasures, Psyche is tempted to break her vowâ ¦ even if it brings down the wrath of the gods.A gloriously anarchic and seductive retelling of the myth of Psyche and Eros, groundbreaking, gender-fluid and hugely enjoyable, this is a masterpiece from Caro De Robertis, a writer described by Madeline Miller as â ˜brilliant and luminousâ ™.The Palace of Eros was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 19/08/24
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The Palace of Eros - De Robertis Carolin
Theirs was a love that defied the gods… Beautiful, headstrong Psyche has captured the eye of every suitor – but also the jealous gaze of Aphrodite. When she is tied to a rock to be sacrificed to a ‘monstrous husband’, no monster arrives: instead, she is spirited away by Aphrodite’s daughter Eros.Eros, goddess of desire, can change gender at will. In her hidden palace, she visits Psyche under a cloak of darkness, unable to reveal her face. As they discover new pleasures together, Psyche is tempted to break her vow not to look… Gloriously anarchic and seductive, Caro De Robertis’ gender-fluid retelling of this classic myth is a masterpiece.
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Evening in the Palace of Reason - James Gaines
In one corner, a godless young warrior, Voltaireâ ™s heralded â ˜philosopher-kingâ ™, the It Boy of the Enlightenment. In the other, a devout if bad-tempered old composer of â ˜outdatedâ ™ music, a scorned genius in his last years. The sparks from their brief conflict illuminate a turbulent age.Behind the pomp and flash, Prussia s Frederick the Great was a tormented man, son of an abusive king who forced him to watch as his best friend (probably his lover) was beheaded. In what may have been one of history s crueler practical jokes, Frederick challenged â ˜old Bachâ ™ to a musical duel, asking him to improvise a six-part fugue based on an impossibly intricate theme (possibly devised for him by Bach s own son).Bach left the court fuming, but in a fever of composition, he used the coded, alchemical language of counterpoint to write â ˜A Musical Offeringâ ™ in response. A stirring declaration of faith, it represented â ˜as stark a rebuke of his beliefs and world view as an absolute monarch has ever received,â ™ Gaines writes. It is also one of the great works of art in the history of music.Set at the tipping point between the ancient and the modern world, the triumphant story of Bach s victory expands to take in the tumult of the eighteenth century: the legacy of the Reformation, wars and conquest, the birth of the Enlightenment. Brimming with originality and wit, â ˜Evening in the Palace of Reasonâ ™ is history of the best kind â “ intimate in scale and broad in its vision.
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48 Clues into the Disappearance of My Sister - Joyce Carol Oatesová
When a woman mysteriously vanishes from her small town home, her sister must tally up the clues to uncover the truth behind the mystery. Beautiful sculptor Marguerite has disappeared from her small town in upstate New York. But was foul play involved? Did she merely get away for some fun? Or did she finally make the decision to leave behind her claustrophobic life of limited opportunities?Younger sister Gigi wonders if the flimsy silk Dior dress, so casually abandoned on the floor, is a clue to Marguerite s vanishing.The police puzzle over the footprints made by her Ferragamo boots, which end abruptly close to her home. Bit by bit, revelations about both women are uncovered, as Gigi, not so pretty as her sister, reveals her true feelings about the perfect, much-loved Marguerite. The fate of the missing beauty slowly and subtly comes to light In this suspenseful story about the complex relationship between two sisters.48 Clues into the Disappearance of My Sister is an exquisitely suspenseful tale from Joyce Carol Oates, literary icon and author of Blonde and We Were the Mulvaneys. This elegant, captivating tale is un-put-downable. Publishers Weekly Perfect for all the Daisy Jones the Six fans out there. Katie Couric Media Another masterpiece of storytelling. Booklist Not just a ripping good mystery, but a meticulous character study. Los Angeles Magazine
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The Palace Of Dreams - Ismail Kadare
Discover a novel which arose from the author s ambition to invent a hell of his own. Kadare s macabre vision of tyranny was banned immediately when it first appeared in Albania in 1981.At the heart of the Sultan s vast empire stands the mysterious Palace of Dreams. Inside, the dreams of every citizen are collected, sorted and interpreted in order to identify the master-dreams that will provide the clues to the Empire s destiny and that of its Monarch. An entire nation s consciousness is thus meticulously laid bare and at the mercy of its government...Translated by Barbara Bray from the French version of the Albanian by Jusuf Vrioni
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Little Book of Chloe: The story of the iconic brand - Caroline Youngová
Since its establishment in 1952, the House of Chloé has been renowned for its whimsical, bohemian style, high-quality fabrics and soft, lightweight designs. At the forefront of ready-to-wear, founder Gaby Aghion created a concept celebrating free-spirited femininity and elegance that revolutionized the fashion industry and that holds firm today. Boasting an almost cult-like following for its beautiful bags, and adored by celebrities and fashionistas the world over, the luxury Parisian fashion brand has produced some of the most iconic items ever made - the padlocked Paddington bag, Suzannah boots and pixie-style flats to name but a few.With a history of superstar designers including Stella MacCartney, Phoebe Philo and Clare Waight Keller, and with Lagerfeld-era vintage Chloé pieces more popular than ever and an exciting new direction under Gabriela Hearst, everyone wants to be a #ChloeGirl.
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The Life Of Lazarillo De Tormes - W.S. Merwin
Spain has produced two books that changed world literature: Don Quixote and Lazarillo de Tormes, the first picaresque novel ever written and the inspired precursor to works as various as Vanity Fair and Huckleberry Finn. Banned by the Spanish Inquisition after publication in 1554, Lazarillo was soon translated throughout Europe, where it was widely copied. The book is a favorite to this day for its vigorous colloquial style and the earthy realism with which it exposes human hypocrisy.The bastard son of a prostitute, Lazarillo goes to work for a blind beggar, who beats and starves him, while teaching him some very useful dirty tricks. The boy then drifts in and out of the service of a succession of masters, each vividly sketched and together revealing the corrupt world of imperial Spain. Its miseries are made all the more apparent by the candor and surprising good cheer with which young Lazarillo recounts his ever more curious fate.This version of Lazarillo, by the prizewinning poet and translator W.S. Merwin, brings out the wonderful vitality and humor of this universal masterwork.The author of Lazarillo de Tormes is unknown.
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The Lais of Marie De France - Marie France
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The Librarians of Rue de Picardie - Janet Skeslien Charles
The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on the extraordinary true story of Jessie Carson, the American librarian determined to bring books to the children of war-torn France. This is hands down my book of 2024. A rich, glorious life-affirming ode to the power of books and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable! Kate Thompson A wonderful story about the power books have not only to inspire, but also to rescue and restore. The characters are so richly drawn... I absolutely loved it Ruth Hogan If you re a fan of historical fiction with strong, inspirational women at its core, do yourself a favor and pick up this book. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real Reader------------------------Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.*Published under the title Miss Morgan s Book Brigade in the US*Readers adore THE LIBRARIANS OF RUE DE PICARDIE: Beautifully written... unforgettable! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Inspiring ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A great book for book-club discussions ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐I will be thinking of these brave women for a long time to come ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A beautiful story of female courage, friendship and the power of books ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ An enthralling, emotional story rich in historical detail... Charles has done real justice to the legacy of these courageous women; this wonderful book is a gift to the reader Liese O Halloran Schwarz A moving novel of sacrifice, heroism, and inspired storytelling immersed in the power of books to change our lives Patti Callahan Henry Bibliophiles are in for a treat Publishers Weekly
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Mystery in the Palace of Westminster - Sarah Lustig
Theo Duncan is an ordinary student who also happens to be the son of the Prime Minister. When the parliamentary mace is stolen, Theo decides to help get it back. But with suspects at the highest levels of government, finding the thief could threaten Will Duncan s leadership. Can Theo find the thief before the government is brought to its knees?
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Sada pánve na palačinky Mineral B de Buyer 26 cm + štětec + obracečeka
A Mineral B de Buyer palacsintasütő készlet egy 26 cm átmérőjű, viaszos bevonatú serpenyőt, szilikon zsírkenő ecsetet és ingyenes bükfa spatulát tartalmaz. A serpenyőt speciális előkészítés és kezelés jellemzi, amely hosszú élettartamot és természetes tapadásgátlást biztosít. A készlet környezetbarát csomagolásban érkezik, és séf receptekkel is ellátják.
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The Strings of Murder - de Muriel Oscar
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A timeless tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens beloved novella, captures the essence of the festive season and the transformative power of kindness and compassion. Written in 1843, this classic story has become synonymous with Christmas and continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Set in Victorian London, A Christmas Carol follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront his own selfishness and the impact of his actions on others. The novella explores themes of generosity, forgiveness, and the importance of human connection. Dickens vivid portrayal of the bustling streets of London and the stark contrast between wealth and poverty serves as a powerful social commentary on the inequalities of the time. The story s enduring appeal lies in its universal message of hope and the possibility of change, making it a perfect read for the festive season. Despite being published over 180 years ago, A Christmas Carol remains relevant today, reminding us of the importance of empathy and the joy that comes from helping others. It s perfect for fans of classic literature and those seeking a heartwarming tale to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
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The Lost Chapel of Westminster - John Cooper
The fascinating history of St Stephen s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of the old palace of Westminster â “ a place of worship for kings and a showcase of the finest architecture, ritual and music the Plantagenets could muster. But in 1548, as the Protestant Reformation reached its height, St Stephen s was given a new purpose as the House of Commons. Burned out in the great palace fire of 1834, the Commons chamber was then recreated on a remarkably similar medieval design, perpetuating a way of doing politics that is recognisable to this day.St Stephen s has been part of many lives over the centuries, from the medieval masons who worked through the Black Death to complete the chapel, to the generations of MPs who locked horns in the Commons chamber. Threading together religion, politics, art, architecture and narrative history, John Cooper tells the story of the lost chapel, an iconic building that reflects the national transition from medieval divine-right monarchy to modern parliamentary democracy.
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The Penguin Book of French Short Stories 1
Nowhere have I witnessed real happiness, but surely it is to be found here... The short story has a rich tradition in French literature. This feast of an anthology celebrates its most famous practitioners, as well as newly translated writers ready for rediscovery. Here are decadent tales, bloody tales , fairy tales, detective stories and war stories.They are stories about the self and the other, husbands, wives and lovers, country and city, rich and poor. The first volume spans four hundred years, taking the reader from the sixteenth century to the golden age of the fin de siecle. Its pages are populated by lovers, phantoms, cardinals, labourers, enchanted statues, gentleman burglars, retired bureaucrats, panthers and parrots, in a cacophony of styles and voices.From the affairs of Madame de Lafayette to the polemic realism of Victor Hugo, the supernatural mystery of Guy De Maupassant to the dark sensuality of Rachilde, this is the place to start for lovers of French literature, new and old. Edited and with an introduction by Patrick McGuinness, academic, writer and translator.
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The Penguin Book of French Short Stories: 1 - kolektiv autorů
Beautiful and deep ... a sumptuous treat for any book lover The Independent Food for short story lovers everywhere Irish Times*A major celebration of the French short story and Spectator Book of the Year*The short story has a rich tradition in French literature. This feast of an anthology celebrates its most famous practitioners, as well as newly translated writers ready for rediscovery. The first volume spans four hundred years, taking the reader from the sixteenth century to the golden age of the fin de siècle. Its pages are populated by lovers, phantoms, cardinals, labourers, enchanted statues, gentleman burglars, retired bureaucrats, panthers and parrots, in a cacophony of styles and voices. From the affairs of Madame de Lafayette to the polemic realism of Victor Hugo, the supernatural mystery of Guy de Maupassant to the dark sensuality of Rachilde, this is the place to start for lovers of French literature, new and old.Edited and with an introduction by Patrick McGuinness, academic, writer and translator.
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The Eternal City - De Rosa Domenica
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Dressing Barbie - Carol Spencer
A dazzling celebration of the clothes that made America’s favorite doll and the incredible woman behind them, timed to the movie release of Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig.If you’ve ever had a Barbie doll, or you know someone who did, chances are that Barbie was dressed in one of the thousands of designs created by Carol Spencer during her unparalleled reign as a Barbie fashion designer spanning more than thirty-five years.Illustrated with more than 100 full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images of rare and one-of-a-kind pieces from Spencer’s private archive, Dressing Barbie is a treasure trove of some of the best and most iconic Barbie looks from the early 1960s until the late 1990s. Along with behind-the-scenes stories of how these designs came to be, Spencer reminisces about her thrilling time at Mattel working with legendary figures such as Ruth Handler, Barbie’s creator, and Charlotte Johnson, the original Barbie designer, for a full, inside look into life with the beloved doll. Over the course of her career, Spencer won many accolades. She was the first designer to have her signature on the doll, the first to go on a signing tour, the first to design a limited-edition Barbie for collectors, and the designer of the biggest-selling Barbie of all time. Now, she is the first member of the inner circle to reveal the fashion world of the quintessential California girl as never before.
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Dia de Muertos - Words
Discover the meaning of Dia de Muertos and learn how children all around the world celebrate this festival.Pancho and his family are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they prepare in the lead-up to the festival, setting up the ofrendas, finding photographs of beloved family members, decorating with flowers, cutting out skull patterns, cooking tamales and enjoying a wonderful day with all the family. Along the way, you’ll learn all about the significance and history of the festival, brought to even more life with:Instructions to make your own papel picadoA recipe to make delicious pan de muerto A fun quiz to try out all your knowledge In this immersive exploration of Dia de Muertos, kids join a family as they celebrate. Seen through the eyes of young children celebrating themselves, this is a simple and exciting way to introduce little ones to this special period.In the Celebrations Festivals series, you are invited into a family s celebrations as you explore the magic and excitement of religious and cultural festivals around the world.
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The Little Guide to Givenchy delves into the legacy of Hubert de Givenchy, the visionary designer who founded the House of Givenchy in 1952. Known for his impeccable taste, innovative designs, and dedication to elegance, Givenchy quickly became a favorite among celebrities and fashion icons, including Audrey Hepburn, whose timeless style was epitomized by his creations.From haute couture to ready-to-wear, including the iconic Little Black Dress in Breakfast at Tiffany s to the innovative sack dress , this little guide offers a captivating exploration of the brand s evolution and its unwavering commitment to style and sophistication.Perfect for fashion aficionados, design enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the allure of luxury, this little book is an essential addition to your collection. Discover the essence of Givenchy s enduring appeal and the legacy of innovation that keeps the brand at the forefront of fashion.
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The Glorious French Revolution - Sam Ward
In the new dawn we were upright. We were tall. We were on two feet. No more horses. Thatâ ™s what we thought. We are not horses anymore.August 1792. Twenty thousand people storm the palace of King Louis XVI. Six months later he is guillotined: France is a Republic.July 1794. Fifteen thousand more people have had their heads chopped off. Republican leader Robespierre gets guillotined as well. The Revolution is over.January 2024. Members of the international elite assembled in Davos for the final meetings of the World Economic Forum where they enjoyed saunas, spas and high-class food. Child poverty levels are the highest theyâ ™ve ever been. The richest 1 per cent own half of the worldâ ™s wealth. A politician was hit by a flying egg.The Glorious French Revolution is an anarchic, wild, irreverent, biased and unfair retelling of one of Europe s greatest revolutions, one of its bloodiest chapters and one of its most controversial moments in history.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at London s New Diorama Theatre in November 2024.
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A Scar in the Bone (Deluxe Limited Edition) - Sophie Jordan
Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION— only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features a luxurious dust jacket, sprayed edges, illustrated endpapers, and beautiful flipbook style art throughout.Magic awakens. Darkness swells. A hero rises—and she’s ready to fight… New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan is back with an all-new epic romantasy set in the high-stakes world of A Fire in the Sky.It’s been a year since Tamsyn transformed. From royal whipping girl in the palace of Penterra to the bride of Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands. From the enemy in the Beast’s bed to the wife he sacrificed himself to save. From an ordinary girl...to a dragon. And not just any dragon—a powerful fire-breather...and the best hope to keep magic from flickering out forever.With Fell gone, torn from her side in the dangerous swirling mists of the Crags, Tamsyn is heartbroken and alone among the dragon pride. An unwelcome outsider still learning to survive in this fiery skin of hers within a new cutthroat society, she trains in the arena until her muscles burn and her blood spills. Slowly, Tamsyn forges herself into a warrior in the shadow of Fell’s enigmatic brother, Vetr, whose silver eyes track her with distrust...and maybe something more.But is Fell truly beyond her reach? Their bond pulls at her, as fiercely as the drive to protect both humans and dragonkind from the growing threat posed by Stig, once her closest friend, now a relentless enemy determined to hunt her down and destroy her—and with her, all things magic.Magic stirs in the darkness, strengthening all who believe in it. But will it be enough to save Tamsyn, the pride, the kingdom...and a fiery love fated to endure for centuries, as deep as a scar in the bone?
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Gentlest of Wild Things - Sarah Underwood
A fantasy romance, by dazzling new talent Sarah Underwood, inspired by Greek mythology and the tale of Eros and Psyche. On the island of Zakynthos, nothing is more powerful than Desire-love itself, bottled and sold to the highest bidder by Leandros, a power-hungry descendent of the god Eros. Eirene and her beloved twin sister, Phoebe, have always managed to escape Desire s thrall. Until Leandros wife dies mysteriously and he sets his sights on Phoebe. Determined to keep her sister safe, Eirene strikes a bargain with Leandros: if she can complete the four elaborate tasks he sets her, he will find another bride.But it soon becomes clear that the tasks are part of something bigger; something related to Desire and Lamia, the strange, neglected daughter Leandros keeps locked away. Lamia knows her father hides her for her own protection, though as she and Eirene grow closer, she finds herself longing for the outside world. But the price of freedom is high, and with something deadly-something hungry-stalking the night, that price must be paid in blood ...
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The Ball at Versailles - Danielle Steel
A special invitation. A night to remember . . .The Ball at Versailles is a sparkling, captivating tale of four young women and one life-changing night, from the billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel.1958. The Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will go down in history. It is a glamorous dusk-to-dawn ball, where a select group of debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. And for four young women, all with something to prove, it is an event they will never forget.Amelia Alexander is the daughter of a hard-working, single mother who sacrifices everything to ensure that Amelia can take every opportunity for a better life.Caroline Taylor is pursuing a passionate affair with an up-and-coming movie star ten years her senior. But does he love her, or is his interest because of her famous father?Nuclear physics student, Felicity Smith, is uninterested in fashion and socializing, but she attends the ball to please her parents and to step out of the shadow of her sister.And Samantha Walker is the beloved, over-protected daughter of a wealthy businessman, her excitement about the invitation overshadowed by a past tragedy that still haunts her.An exclusive invitation, a trip to Paris, and one spectacular, show stopping night will change these young womenâ ™s lives forever . . .
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery - María Isabel Sánchez Vegarová
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the talented pilot and writer.Little Antoine grew up in Lyon, France. He was a curious and creative child who enjoyed reading fairy tales, setting up experiments and writing. Fascinated by planes, he always dreamt of taking to the skies. When he joined the French army during WWII, he finally got the chance. Antoine spent a short time in the air force before leaving to become a mail pilot, all the while writing about his adventures in the clouds. In 1935 he crashed in the desert during a flight from Paris to Saigon. With only a few supplies, he became very ill. Fortunately, after four days, he was found by a passer-by and nursed back to health. This experience influenced much of Antoine s future writing. Later, he moved the United States where he campaigned for France s freedom from Nazism. During this period he wrote the Little Prince, the captivating story of love and loss which became one of the best-selling children s book of all time.This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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Peacock Pie - Walter de la Mare
The perfect gift for children aged 8+, this stunning classic collection of poetry will delight a new generation of readers of the Faber Children s Classics list.Peacock Pie contains the finest of Walter de la Mare s poems for children, accompanied by exquisite original illustrations from Edward Ardizzone. This beautiful new edition of a classic anthology is an essential part of any child s bookshelf.
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Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire!: A Sprinkling of Danger - Sarah Todd Taylor
Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life!On a glamorous movie set at the Palace of Versailles, someone is leaking national secrets.
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The Best of Intentions - Caroline Scott
Charming, nostalgic and brimming with optimism ⠓ a sparkling story of friendship, community and staying true to yourself for fans of Lissa Evans and AJ Pearce. Perfect for fans of Dear Mrs Bird Lorna Cook A fond and funny novel about the power of patience, love and kindness Fiona Valpy I love how Caroline Scott writes . . . she has the ability to not only set the scene, but take you by the hand and make you feel right at home LoveReading1932: When gardener Robert Bardsley arrives at Anderby Hall, an Elizabethan manor house in the Gloucestershire countryside, it is home to ⠘Greenfields⠙, a community of artists and idealists. Robert has been employed to revive Anderby⠙s famous roses and restore the topiary garden, but he also soon befriends the other residents: from colourful neighbour Trudie, who makes a formidable cocktail and keeps her late-fiancé⠙s ashes on the mantelpiece, to composer Daniel, recovering from the horrors of the Great War. The only person he can⠙t win over is Anderby⠙s schoolteacher, Faye, who finds him . . . perfectly vexing.But just as Robert starts to feel at home, the residents discover that the old orchard has been sold to a property developer who has plans for an estate of Tudorbethan bungalows. Can they find a way to keep their creative community alive or will the new housing development put an end to the spirit of Greenfields? An ode to kindness, authenticity and optimism - just what we need at the moment! Caroline Bishop [A] warm and engaging story of community, friendship and resilience Anita Frank How to live your best life is a topic of perennial fascination. Caroline Scott explores the challenges facing a utopian community of the interwar period in a beautifully written and wonderfully atmospheric story. It s hard to put down⠙ Rachel Hore As clouds gather on the distant European horizon in the 1930s, the residents of Anderby Hall remind us of the importance of community, kindness and optimism Flora Johnston [A] wonderful, atmospheric read that I really couldn t tear myself away from. It s so beautifully written, with gorgeous, evocative descriptions of orchards, gardens, the seasons and an English country house. I was transported!⠙ Tracy Rees A wonderful novel about the power of a creative community to heal and educate Suzanne Goldring
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Art and Science of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs - Mark P. Witton, Ellinor Michel
The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, a series of thirty-seven incredible sculptures of prehistoric animals and geological displays, were unveiled to the public as part of the famous Crystal Palace Park in 1854. The display, which includes iconic depictions of rhinoceros-like dinosaurs, regal extinct mammals, serpentine marine reptiles and giant, frog-like amphibians, captured a snapshot of palaeontology from a golden era of scientific discovery in the mid-nineteenth century. Today, they are internationally recognized as a milestone in our portrayals of extinct life. This book celebrates these classic scientific artworks and explores: their history, their conception as a wider part of the Crystal Palace project, their execution using unorthodox building materials, their reception by nineteenth century and modern critics, and their enduring mysteries. Hundreds of historic and modern photos and original paintings show modern scientific visions of the extinct animals restored. Written in collaboration with and in support of the Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs charity, this superb book gives the most detailed and complete history of these world-famous sculptures yet, reinforcing their status as masterworks of education and palaeoartistry.
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Anatomy Of The Spirit - Caroline Myssová
Anatomy of the Spirit is the first book to unify Eastern and Western spiritual healing into a programme for physical healing and personal power. In this breakthrough view of mind, body and spirit, Caroline Myss demonstrates that the seven stages through which everyone must pass in the search for consciousness and spiritual maturity are the same in all traditions and are also the same seven stages for healing.During her many years of research into the power centres of the body, Myss has uncovered strong evidence that each illness we develop corresponds to a very specific pattern of emotional and psychological stress and that certain beliefs and attitudes influence corresponding areas of the human body. For example, fears regarding financial stress affect the health of the lower back; emotional barriers to experiencing love undermine the health of the heart. A strong need to control others or your environment influences the health of the sexual area of your body. Caroline also discusses in depth why people do not heal and the reasons why we often find ourselves in difficult circumstances that never seem to change.
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The Fate of Mary Rose - Caroline Blackwood
THE PITCH-BLACK REDISCOVERED CLASSIC OF 2024 From the Booker-shortlisted author of Great Granny Webster, this twisted modern classic is perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Celia Dale. One of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived Virginia Feito This chillingly profound story drips with classy darkness. . . a one-way descent into the abyss Janice Hallett A dark masterpiece Camilla Grudova I absolutely loved this . . . Creepy, atmospheric and dark as a village green at midnight Alice Slater A devastating investigation of neurosis, hysteria and cruelty Observer I read it with wide eyes and unsavoury glee Sunday Times Caroline Blackwood sits firmly alongside the greats like Shirley Jackson and Patricia Highsmith Araminta Hall Compulsive, cruel and brilliant Daily Mail Gimlet-eyed and masterful Irish Independent ***She was dead even before I became aware of her existence . . .A child has been abducted from a sleepy Kent village, her face plastered across the media.As the crime unleashes a wave of hysteria, the claustrophobic world of Rowan Anderson and his inscrutable wife begins to disintegrate. Consumed by her macabre fixation, Cressida is determined to save their sickly daughter, Mary Rose, from the same fate - and perhaps even from Rowan himself.With caustic wit and pitch-black brilliance, Caroline Blackwood creates a skin-crawling - and utterly compulsive - story of repressed violence, female rage, and maternal obsession. INTRODUCED BY CAMILLA GRUDOVA
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Genius of the Place: Khuzam Palace
Fortified gates, mosaic-decorated windows and large halls characterize this palace critical to Saudi ArabiaÂ’s foundingLocated in the southeast of Jeddah, Khuzam palace is an important royal palace in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This whimsical book exhibits the unique architectural style of Khuzam, and sheds light on the Art Deco influences that inspired the palaceÂ’s construction.
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The Pieces of Us - Montague Caroline
A moving and enchanting story with an uplifting message of hope at its heart... Be warned - you will need tissues. Caroline s best book yet! Dinah Jefferies Warm, moving, romantic Prue Leith Tender and moving Jane Bailey A beautiful portrait of love and loss, and of hope in adversity Sarah SteeleMarina and Hugh were once madly in love. But after the loss of their beautiful little daughter, grief has created a distance between them that feels impossible to bridge. Marina knows leaving Italy is the only way they will be able to move on, but Thorncliffe Hall, Hugh s family home in England, is so grey and unwelcoming.Just when life feels like it may never regain colour, Marina and Hugh come across a striking china coffee pot in a London shop window, adorned with a fox flying through the night sky. The coffee pot comes attached with a mystery, one that is connected with Hugh s own family many years ago.By digging into the past, Marina is about to discover a story far beyond her wildest dreams. But will the past help her heal the present?A heartwrenching, utterly unforgettable story for fans of Sally Page and Amanda Prowse.***Praise for Caroline Montague s spellbinding stories All all the ingredients for a Sunday night TV drama Prue Leith Enthralling... snared us in an ever-tightening circle of love and despair, secrets and forgiveness Joanna Lumley Thoroughly engrossing Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey Enthralling and wonderfully romantic, with gorgeous characters, this is perfect to curl up with and get lost in Katie Fforde A moving, sweeping saga of love and loss Dinah Jefferies
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Genius of the Place: Al Saggaf Palace
The history of a political and architectural icon of Saudi ArabiaSituated within the valleys of Mecca, Al Saggaf Palace has witnessed the unfolding of history. As an effort to preserve the cultural and historical value of the palace, this book is a collection of rare images enriched by compelling narratives that take the reader on a visual voyage.
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The Power of Art - Caroline Campbell
To read most histories of art, you might be forgiven for supposing that great artists are superhuman, and the knowledge of different movements, periods and styles is essential to truly appreciate art.It s time to look at art in a new way.THE POWER OF ART delves into the stories behind remarkable acts of creation in fifteen global cities at pivotal moments of artistic brilliance. It shows how art is an integral part of our daily lives, embedded in the very fabric of our existence. From the enduring wonders of ancient Babylon to the menacing pastel architecture of contemporary Pyongyang, eminent curator Caroline Campbell intertwines the stories of artists with the broader social, cultural and political landscapes of their time.In each vivid episode, Campbell reveals how art, in all its forms, is a testament to humanity s inventiveness and ingenuity: it has served our fundamental needs for shelter, sustenance, spirituality, pleasure, order and community. But it can also evoke envy, anger, greed, and even be used as a means of social control.Spanning thousands of years of creativity, THE POWER OF ART will ignite your imagination and open your eyes to the art that surrounds us, whether it be a painting in a gallery, a public sculpture or an everyday object with hidden beauty.
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The History of Medicine in Twelve Objects - Carol Cooper
Discover the fascinating history of medicine from its primitive beginnings to the lifesaving technologies of today.Award-winning author Dr Carol Cooper takes you on a journey through the 12 objects that have come to define medicine through the ages – from the barbaric and bizarre to the inventive and impressive, this captivating read is peppered with fascinating anecdotes.In this unique history, you will discover how ill health has been with us for as long as humans have existed, as has the drive to treat and understand it. Over the course of centuries, the ways in which doctors have engaged with sickness has changed drastically, and so too have the tools at their disposal.And as these tools have morphed and evolved, our knowledge of health and disease has expanded. Medical theories have slowly advanced, allowing people to live longer and healthier lives.The 12 groundbreaking tools explored in this collection include:THE TREPHINETHE BONE SAWTHE MASKTHE MICROSCOPETHE STETHOSCOPETHE ETHER INHALERTHE HYPODERMIC SYRINGETHE OBSTETRIC FORCEPSTHE X -RAY MACHINETHE ECT MACHINETHE HIP PROSTHESISTHE HEART-LUNG MACHINEThe history of these medical tools is truly astounding, revealing the true extent of human ingenuity, curiosity, and compassion. This is a book for anyone interested in medical history or looking for a fresh and dynamic take on their specialist subject. With her immense knowledge and engaging writing style, Dr Cooper delivers a history that is not for the faint of heart.
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The British Takeover of Assam - Caroline Keen
The British Takeover of Assam follows the huge British expansion into the Indian territory of Assam during the nineteenth century and the impact of colonial policymaking upon the population of both the hill areas and the Brahmaputra plain. British industrial activity in the region, based on the highly lucrative tea trade and the identification of rich mineral resources, inexorably moved capital, labour, enterprise, trade and transportation into the hands of outsiders and made a dramatic change to Assamâ ™s demographic profile.Caroline Keen paints a vivid picture of the lives of both Indians and Europeans in the remote northeast of the subcontinent, drawing on contemporary journals and other narratives.
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The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney - Carol Williams
Possessed dogs, missing livestock, cloaked figures . . . CJ Delaney s summer vacation just got really weird.When a boring old skatepark opening becomes the scene of a something truly strange, CJ Delaney can’t believe her luck. This is just the kind of big story she’s dreamed of breaking for the town s local paper. With best friend Parker in tow, CJ is determined to get to the bottom of everything and save the town from evil. Isn’t this what summer vacation is for? But when all answers point to someone close, CJ stands not only to lose her byline but the scariest thing of all—the people and pet she loves.With a strong, snappy voice and a warm sense of humor, The Supernatural Files of CJ Delaney is a fast-paced middle grade mystery (with just the right amount of hair-raising thrills) that begs to be read cover-to-cover in one sitting. This debut from Carol Williams shines with love for its characters, college-town setting, and belief in the power of the written word.
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The Roman Mysteries: The Thieves of Ostia - Lawrence Caroline
The first in Caroline Lawrence s internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship s captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy, must work together to discover who is beheading the watchdogs that guard people s homes, and why.A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again.
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The Book Of Love Answers - Carol Bolt
In this seductive, insightful, and highly entertaining follow up to her bestselling The Book of Answers as seen on TikTok, Carol Bolt provides the answers to any and all questions about the amatory future in The Book of Love Answers. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of bibliomancy - the art of foretelling the future using books - this divination tool between covers provides answers to any yes-or-no question about your romantic life...With a solution on every page, The Book of Love Answers is intriguing, inspiring and enormous fun to use - its also the perfect gift book!
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Palace of the Peacock (Faber Editions) - Wilson Harris
The visionary masterpiece, tracing a riverboat crew s dreamlike jungle voyage ... My new all time favourite book ... A magnificent, breathtaking and terrifying novel. Tsitsi Dangarembga An exhilarating experience ... Makes visions real and reality visions ... Genius. Jamaica Kincaid A masterpiece: I love this book for its language, adventure and wisdoms.â ™ Monique Roffey Revel in the inviolate, ever-deepening mystery of Wilson Harrisâ ™s work. Jeet Thayil The Guyanese William Blake â ¦ Such poetic intensity. Angela CarterI dreamt I awoke with one dead seeing eye and one living closed eye ...A crew of men are embarking on a voyage up a turbulent river through the rainforests of Guyana. Their domineering leader, Donne, is the spirit of a conquistador, obsessed with hunting for a mysterious woman and exploiting indigenous people as plantation labour. But their expedition is plagued by tragedies, haunted by drowned ghosts: spectres of the crew themselves, inhabiting a blurred shadowland between life and death. As their journey into the interior - their own hearts of darkness - deepens, it assumes a spiritual dimension, guiding them towards a new destination: the Palace of the Peacock ... A modernist fever dream; prose poem; modern myth; elegy to victims of colonial conquest: Wilson Harris masterpiece has defied definition for over sixty years, and is reissued for a new generation of readers. One of the great originals ... Visionary ... Dazzlingly illuminating.â ™ Guardian Amazing ... Masterly ... Near-miraculous. Observer Staggering ... Both brilliant and terrifying. The Times The most inimitable [writer] produced in the English-speaking Caribbean. Fred D Aguiar Extraordinary ... Courageous and visionary ... It speaks to us in tongues. Pauline Melville
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The Beast of Buckingham Palace - David Walliams
Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the worldâ ¦Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!It is 2120 and London is in ruins.The young Prince Alfred has never known a life outside Buckingham Palace â “ but when strange goings-on breach its walls and stalk the corridors in the dead of night, he is thrust into a world of mystery, adventure and monsters.And when his mother, the Queen, is dragged away to the Tower of London, Alfred must screw up his courage and battle to save her, himselfâ ¦ and the entire city.In a future of myths and legends, join the bestselling David Walliams and venture forth into his most enthralling tale yet!
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The Philosophy of Christmas - Caroline Taggart
Take the Roman festival of Saturnalia, the gift-giving Norse god Odin and the Pagan habit of bringing evergreen plants into the house at Midwinter. Add a benevolent fourth-century bishop, some drunken medieval singing and a nineteenth-century American poem. Sprinkle with the Christian tradition of Jesus being born on 25 December and stir well. Allow the mixture to absorb other influences over hundreds of years and serve with a plum pudding that may or may not have plums in it. Drawing on these multifarious ingredients and more, Caroline Taggart takes a fascinating and quirky look at why we celebrate Christmas the way we do. Illustrated in glorious full colour with images from the British Library Collections, this is a joyful journey through distant lands and ancient customs, finishing with a few thoughts on what our future traditions might be.
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No se afane por nada/ Do not Worry About Anything : El Arte De Relegar Las Preocupaciones Y Descansar En Dios/ the Art of Relegating Concerns and Rest
Las pruebas, las tribulaciones y los tiempos dificultosos son parte de la vida de este mundo. No obstante, Dios nos ha provisto una manera de disfrutar la paz como parte de la vida diaria. Podemos escoger entre permitir que las preocupaciones y el afán nos carguen o vivir en la paz y el disfrute que el Padre deseó para nosotros.En No se afane por nada, la autora de éxito de ventas, Joyce Meyer, nos enseña cómo recurrir a la paz de Dios en medio de las circunstancias negativas, en vez de responder con inquietud, temor y aprensión. Ella revela la naturaleza de la paz que Jesús describe en Juan 14:27, una paz que no es nada parecida a la que el mundo conoce, y cómo ésta puede llenar todas las áreas de su vida.Joyce Meyer explica por qué deberíamos y cómo podemos:Cambiar el afán y la preocupación por la paz y el disfruteDesarrollar una actitud de fe igual a la de un niñoDescansar en los brazos del SeñorUsted desarrollará una relación más profunda y significativa con el Padre celestial, a medida que vaya entendiendo cómo Él cuida de usted. Al seguir la guía del Espíritu Santo, su vida se llenará de una esperanza y sobreabundancia sin límites con la paz del Señor hasta que finalmente ¡no se afane por nada!Difficult times, trials, and tribulation are part of living in this world. However, God has provided a way for us to enjoy peace as a part of daily life. We can choose either to allow ourselves to be burdened with worry and anxiety or to live in the peace and joy the Father intended.In Be Anxious for Nothing, Joyce Meyer teaches how to draw on the peace of God in the midst of negative circumstances instead of responding with restlessness, fear, and apprehension. She reveals the nature of the peace Jesus describes in John 14:27—a peace unlike anything the world knows—and how it can fill every area of your life. Joyce Meyer explains why we should and how we can:Trade our anxiety and worry for peace and joyDevelop a childlike attitude of faithRest in the arms of the Lord.You will develop a deeper, more meaningful relationship with your heavenly Father as you understand how He cares for you. By following the leading of the Holy Spirit, your life will be filled with unlimited hope and will overflow with His peace, so you will finally Be Anxious for Nothing!
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Every Little Thing: The Adventures of Sting, Stewart and Andy - David Stafford, Caroline Stafford
Covering the years 1977-1986 and the brief reincarnation in 2007-2008, acclaimed biographers Caroline and David Stafford chronicle the rise and fall of the Police.
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The Passage of Power - Caroline Robertsová
Hailed as the greatest biography of our era (The Times) this is the fourth part of Robert Caro s multi-award-winning best-selling work on American President Lyndon Johnson.The Passage of Power, the series crowning volume (Economist), spans the years 1958 to 1964, arguably the most crucial years in the life of Johnson and pivotal years for American history. This era saw some of the most frustrating moments of Johnson s career, but also some of his most triumphant. His battle with the Kennedy brothers over the 1960 Democratic nomination for president was a bitter one, and the ensuing years of Johnson s vice-presidency were marked with humiliation. But, thrust into power following the assassination of J. F. Kennedy, Johnson grasped the presidential role with unprecedented skill. Caro also provides a fresh perspective on Kennedyâ ™s assassination from Johnson s viewpoint, and penetrates deep into what it was like for him to assume a position of such power at a time of national crisis. The Passage of Power documents Johnson s extraordinary early presidency, forcing previously abandoned bills on the budget and civil rights through an uncooperative Congress and striving to achieve what he saw to be the highest standard of office.In The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Caro shows a delicacy of touch and a profoundness of insight into the state of a nation under the hand of a political master. Collectively these volumes constitute a major history of America in the first three-quarters of the twentieth century.
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