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The Persian Boy - Mary Renault
''One of the greatest historical novels ever written'' SARAH WATERS''I love to find queer representation in historical fiction. . . Renault''s eye for intimacy is amazing'' DOUGLAS STUART''Fierce, complex and eloquent''MADELINE MILLER ''Mary Renault is a shining light''HILARY MANTEL*** A groundbreaking queer classic and powerful reimagining of the last years of Alexander the Great, told through the eyes of his lover. I thought, There goes my lord, whom I was born to follow. I have found a king.And, I said to myself, looking after him as he walked away, I will have him, if I die for it.Bagoas, abducted as a boy and sold as a eunuch, has been transported to the heart of the Persian court as courtesan to King Darius. But when the Macedon army conquers his homeland, Bagoas finds freedom at the hands of their golden young commander, whose name is already becoming a legend: Alexander. Their encounter sparks a passionate devotion that shapes the Persian boy''s future - and deepens into a relationship that will sustain them both through assassination plots, political intrigue and the threat of Alexander''s own restless ambition. This is a spellbinding tale of power, loyalty and loss - a vision of history ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Persian Boy - Mary Renault
A new edition of Mary Renault's masterpiece: a groundbreaking queer classic and 'one of the greatest historical novels ever written' (Sarah Waters). Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller, Natalie Haynes and Pat Barker.
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The Praise Singer - Mary Renault
A timeless historical novel about poetry, music and power by the classic queen of Ancient Greek retellings
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The Last of the Wine - Mary Renault
''All my sense of the ancient world - its values, its style, the scent of its wars and passions - comes from Mary Renault. Her Theseus novels are perhaps the most exciting of her Greek fictions, and The Last of the Wine the most moving. I turned to writing historical fiction because of something I learned from Renault: that it lets you shake off the mental shackles of your own era, all the categories and labels, and write freely about what really matters to you'' EMMA DONOGHUE''Mary Renault''s portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours'' MADELINE MILLERCombining the scholarship of a historian with the imagination of a novelist, Mary Renault masterfully brings the ancient world to life in this page-turning drama of the Peloponnesian War.Alexias, a young Athenian of good family, comes of age during the last phases of the Peloponnesian War. The adult world he enters is one in which the power and influence of his class have been undermined by the forces of war. Alexias finds himself drawn to the controversial teachings ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The King Must Die - Mary Renault
''Mary Renault''s portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours'' Madeline Miller, bestselling author of Circe''Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers'' Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of Wolf Hall''This brilliant retelling of the story of Theseus, the king of Athens, brings Greek mythology vividly to life and remains "one of the truly fine historical novels of modern times"'' New York TimesTheseus is the grandson of the King of Troizen, but his paternity is shrouded in mystery - can he really be the son of the god Poseidon? When he discovers his father''s sword beneath a rock, his mother must reveal his true identity: Theseus is the son of Aegeus, King of Athens, and is his only heir. So begins Theseus''s perilous journey to his father''s palace to claim his birthright, escaping bandits and ritual king sacrifice in Eleusis, to slaying the Minotaur in Crete. Renault reimagines the Theseus myth, creating an original, exciting story.
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The King Must Die / The Bull from the Sea - Mary Renault
In two remarkable historical novels, Mary Renault fashions from the myth of Theseus a convincingly flawed hero and weaves a thrillingly plausible account of the Labyrinth and the infamous Minotaur. The King Must Die follows the young Theseus as he discovers that his true father is the King of Athens, and volunteers to join the annual tribute of Athenian girls and youths sacrificed to a bull-worshipping cult on the island of Crete. Trapped in the labyrinthine palace of King Minos, Theseus enlists the help of high priestess Ariadne in a daring plan to free his people. The Bull From the Sea begins after Theseus''s triumphal return to Athens. He is now king, but his confidence will be shaken by a life-changing encounter with the queen of the Amazons, the birth of a son who will insist on choosing his own path, and the tragic results of his wife''s treachery. Renault''s deep knowledge of the Greek world, her sure grasp of psychology and genius for inspired speculation bring the distant world of the legendary past enthrallingly to life.
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Persian Cultures of Power and the Entanglement of the Afro-Eurasian World
This book provides the first exploration of the role that Persian cultures played in articulating the many ways power was expressed across Afro-Eurasia between the 6th century BCE and the 19th century CE. The essays analyze the intellectual and political exchanges of art, architecture, ritual and luxury material within and beyond the Persian world.
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The Wolf-Girl, the Greeks and the Gods: a Tale of the Persian Wars - Tom Holland
Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from multi-award-winning author of Rubicon and Persian Fire Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. “The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path...Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history's greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods. Gripping and powerful, this extraordinary illustrated novel will be treasured by readers young and old.
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The Charioteer - Mary Renault
''The Charioteer remains compelling both as a snapshot of a particular - and particularly fascinating - cultural moment, and as a deeply romantic story of love fulfilled against the odds. It has all those qualities that make Mary Renault so memorable as a novelist: craft, subtlety, intelligence, and a terrific natural sympathy with the intricacies of honour and desire'' SARAH WATERS''An explosive and courageous book'' SIMON RUSSELL BEALEFirst published in 1953, The Charioteer is a tender, intelligent coming-of-age novel and a bold, unapologetic portrayal of homosexuality that stands with Gore Vidal''s The City and the Pillar and James Baldwin''s Giovanni''s Room as a landmark work in gay literature.Injured at Dunkirk, Laurie Odell, a young corporal, is recovering at a rural veterans'' hospital. There he meets Andrew, a conscientious objector serving as an orderly, and the men find solace in their covert friendship. Then Ralph Lanyon appears, a mentor from Laurie''s schooldays. Through him, Laurie is drawn into a tight-knit circle of gay men for whom liaisons are fleeting and he is forced to choose between the ideals of a perfect friendship and the pleasures of experience.''Emotionally intelligent, beautifully written and deeply moving, it transcends categorisations'' Telegraph
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The Rise of Persia and the First Greco-Persian Wars - Manousos E Kambouris
The epic story of the first Greco-Persian War and the Persian invasion of Europe and Greece.
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The Bull from the Sea - Mary Renault
The sequel to Mary Renault's classic The King Must Die, which continues the story of the mythological hero Theseus after his return from Crete.
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The Last of the Wine - Mary Renault
Combining the scholarship of a historian with the imagination of a novelist, Mary Renault masterfully brings the ancient world to life in this page-turning drama of the Peloponnesian War.
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The Mask of Apollo - Mary Renault
Combining the scholarship of a historian with the imagination of a novelist, Mary Renault brings the ancient Greek stage thrillingly to life.
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Fire from Heaven - Mary Renault
''The Alexander Trilogy contains some of Renault''s finest writing. Lyrical, wise, compelling: the novels are a wonderful imaginative feat'' SARAH WATERS''The Alexandriad is one of the twentieth century''s most unexpectedly original works of art'' GORE VIDALIn the first novel of her stunning trilogy, Mary Renault vividly imagines the life of Alexander the Great, the charismatic leader whose drive and ambition created a legend.Alexander''s beauty, strength and defiance were apparent from birth, but his boyhood honed those gifts into the makings of a king. His mother, Olympias, and his father, King Philip of Macedon, fought each other for their son''s loyalty, teaching Alexander politics and vengeance from the cradle. His love for the youth Hephaistion taught him trust, while Aristotle''s tutoring provoked his mind and Homer''s Iliad fuelled his aspirations. Killing his first man in battle at the age of twelve, he became regent at sixteen and commander of Macedon''s cavalry at eighteen, so that by the time his father was murdered, Alexander''s skills had grown to match his fiery ambition.Shortlisted for the 1970 Lost Booker Prize''This is not just a novel: it''s also the best imagining we are ever likely to have of a man who tore up history. The ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Royal Canin Persian Adult 4 kg (3182550704533)
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The Game Boy Encyclopedia - Chris Scullion
_The Game Boy Encyclopedia_ is the sixth book in Scottish author and journalist Chris Scullion’s critically-acclaimed series of video game encyclopedias. There are few video game systems as iconic and important as the Nintendo Game Boy. Released in 1989, the handheld’s humble green-tinted display allowed for a low-cost portable console that won over players where it mattered most: the quality of its games. From huge early successes like the iconic Tetris and Super Mario Land to its revival years later with the groundbreaking Pokémon games, the Game Boy stands proudly as one of the greatest gaming systems ever. Its 1998 successor, the Game Boy Color, addressed the one main weak spot in the Game Boy’s armour and offered full-colour games. Combined, nearly 120 million Game Boy and Game Boy Color handhelds were sold worldwide, with both models playing a huge role in so many childhoods (and adulthoods). This book contains every game released in the west for both handhelds: around 580 on the Game Boy and around 560 on the Game Boy Color. With around 1,150 games covered in total, screenshots and trivia factoids for every single title and a light-hearted writing style designed for an informative but entertaining read, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Persian Expedition - Xenophon
Provides an eyewitness account of the attempt by a Greek mercenary army - the Ten Thousand - to help Prince Cyrus overthrow his brother and take the Persian throne.
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Beauty, Love and Wisdom in Persian Poetry: Four Essays - Hossein Elahi Ghomshei
The aim of this volume is to give the general reader an introduction to the richest works of the great masters of Persian literature so that they can become better acquainted with this symbolic, mystical and sometimes— to the uninitiated— obscure literary world. Four discourses exploring the heart and soul of this rich and ancient literary tradition, have been collected here in a masterful translation by Leonard Lewisohn. The first, entitled ‘ Poetics and Aesthetics in the Persian Sufi Literary Tradition’ , demonstrates the underlying structure of Persian literature and introduces the key concepts that will open the doors to understanding the main themes of Persian literature; the second, ‘ Of Scent and Sweetness: ‘ Attar and his Legacy in Rumi, Shabistari and Hafiz’ , leads the reader through the ‘ seven cities of love’ so that they may taste the immortal nectar of this great mystic poet of Persia; in the third, ‘ The Principles of the Religion of Love in Classical Persian Poetry’ , the reader will enter the paradisal garden of Hafiz with its four rivers of paradise; and finally, the fourth centres on Rumi and his magic flute which tells tale after tale to enlighten the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Storm Boy-The Illustrated Story - Colin Thiele
The Storm Boy Illustrated story in a limited edition hardback with a jacket, telling the original story of storm boy with illustrations is being released to tie in with the 55th anniversary edition of the Australian classic novella and the remake of the movie, which will star Jai Courtney and Geoffrey Rush. Storm Boy is the timeless story of Mike "Storm Boy" Kingley who rescues three pelican chicks after their mother is shot. One of the birds, Mr Percival, forms a very special bond with the boy which brings into focus the conflict between his lifestyle in the remote Coorong of South Australia and the external pressures of society including his schooling. Illustrations: Jenni Goodman Andrew Davies
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The Boy from the Mish - Gary Lonesborough
SHORTLISTED: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Older ReadersSHORTLISTED: 2022 Victorian Premier''s Literary Awards, Indigenous Writing PrizeSHORTLISTED: 2022 NSW Premier''s Literary Award, Indigenous Writers'' Prize SHORTLISTED: 2022 Adelaide Festival Awards, Young Adult Fiction Award SHORTLISTED: 2021 QLD Literary Awards, Griffith University Young Adult Book Award ''I don''t paint so much anymore,'' I say, looking to my feet.''Oh. Well, I got a boy who needs to do some art. You can help him out,'' Aunty Pam says, like I have no say in the matter, like she didn''t hear what I just said about not painting so much anymore. ''Jackson, this is Tomas. He''s living with me for a little while.'' It''s a hot summer, and life''s going all right for Jackson and his family on the Mish. It''s almost Christmas, school''s out, and he''s hanging with his mates, teasing the visiting tourists, avoiding the racist boys in town. Just like every year, Jackson''s Aunty and annoying little cousins visit from the city - but this time a mysterious boy with a troubled past comes with them... As their friendship evolves, Jackson must confront the changing shapes of his relationships with his friends, family and community. And he must face his ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Bubble Boy - Stewart Foster
Winner of the 9+ category of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award. What would you do if you could never leave your bubble? A poignant, heartwarming tale from inside the hospital walls that teaches children the importance of treating people with kindness and empathy. Perfect for fans of Wonder and The Boy At The Back of the Class.Amir is mad. He’s crazy. But the hospital wouldn’t let a crazy person in. They must have interviewed him and checked his qualifications. But maybe he didn’t even meet them? Maybe he hasn’t even come from India. He might have arrived on an alien spaceship and snuck in here in the middle of the night. Eleven-year-old Joe can't remember a life outside of his hospital room, with its beeping machines and view of London's rooftops. His condition means he's not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his 'bubble'. But then someone new enters his world and changes it for ever. THE BUBBLE BOY is the story of how Joe spends his days, copes with his loneliness and frustrations, and looks - with superhero-style bravery, curiosity and hope ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Building Boy - Ross Montgomery
All at once, it was as if the stars leapt closer.Grandma grabbed the boy, raising him high above the rooftiles on her head.She was alive!The boy''s grandma was a famous architect. Her garden is still full of old building materials. Unwilling to accept she has gone, the boy builds a giant structure from the bricks and girders he finds. And then ... Grandma comes to life! The boy is whisked away on an epic adventure across fields, through oceans and atop roofs. But where is Grandma taking him?Beautiful, thrilling and extremely moving: the extraordinary debut picture book from much-loved author, Ross Montgomery.
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The Incredible Book Eating Boy - Oliver Jeffers
The mouth-watering new book from acclaimed author illustrator, Oliver Jeffers.Henry loves books... but not like you and I. He loves to EAT books! This exciting story follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for books.Henry discovers his unusual taste by mistake one day, and is soon swept up in his new-found passion - gorging on every delicious book in sight! And better still, he realises that the more books he eats, the smarter he gets. Henry dreams of becoming the Incredible Book Eating Boy; the smartest boy in the world!But a book-eating diet isn't the healthiest of habits, as Henry soon finds out...
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The Silent Boy - Andrew Taylor
From the No. 1 bestselling author of THE AMERICAN BOY comes a brilliant new historical thriller set during the French Revolution. Selected as Historical Novel of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times, and picked as one of Radio 4’s Crime Books of the Year.Paris, 1792. Terror reigns as the city writhes in the grip of revolution. The streets run with blood as thousands lose their heads to the guillotine. Edward Savill, working in London as agent for a wealthy American, receives word that his estranged wife Augusta has been killed in France. She leaves behind ten-year-old Charles, who is brought to England to Charnwood Court, a house in the country leased by a group of émigré refugees.Savill is sent to retrieve the boy, though it proves easier to reach Charnwood than to leave. And only when Savill arrives there does he discover that Charles is mute. The boy has witnessed horrors beyond his years, but what terrible secret haunts him so deeply that he is unable to utter a word?
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Master Bun the Bakers' Boy - Allan Ahlberg
Bertie Bun was born to be a baker. His mum is a baker. His dad is a baker. Even his grandparents were bakers. But Bertie has a big problem - he''s bored of bread! He wants to be a butcher''s boy, or a bus-driver''s boy or even a balloonist''s boy - and his wishes are going to land him in lots of trouble ... Based on the classic ''Happy Families'' card game, this highly entertaining series is ideal for reading and sharing at home or at school. It is guided by the Education Adviser, Brian Thompson, and written by the award-winning author, Allan Ahlberg.''The best thing to happen to beginner readers since Dr Seuss'' Children''s Rights Workshop.
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The Silver Boy - Kristina Ohlssonová
They thought ghosts didn''t exist . . .But when Aladdin’s parents discover food is being stolen from their restaurant, he and his friends decide to investigate.Soon, Aladdin notices a strange boy – dressed in short trousers, despite the freezing cold. But as hard as he tries to catch him, the boy always disappears – leaving no tracks in the fresh snow. Before long, Aladdin and his friends are pulled into a web of secrets and history, treasure and crime.Can they uncover the mystery of the curious Silver Boy?
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The Funniest Boy in the World - Helen Rutter
Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at thetriumphant ending to THE BOY WHO MADE EVERYONE LAUGH, and in thesequel, he's going to go viral. Celebrity comedian Leo Leggetttakes Billy under his wing, as his new sidekick: when Leo tweetsa clip of his stand-up act, Billy suddenly becomes the mostfamous boy in the country. At first, this is GREAT - all the kidsat school think he's cool and he gets to appear on his favouritemorning TV show. But Leo's motives turn out to be shady and Billymust turn the tables in a very public way...The idea for this story came from Helen Rutter's son, who hasa stammer: she wanted to write the book that he would love to read,starring a child like him.
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The Boy, the Witch & The Queen of Scots - Barbara Henderson
No.Not the Palace.Anywhere but the Palace.12-year-old Alexander Buchan was once content, training as a falconer at Strathbogie Castle in Huntly. But when his Earl sends him to Edinburgh to the court of the newly arrived Mary, Queen of Scots, the boy finds himself lured into a world of intrigue, terror and treachery. Alexander knows right from wrong, but how can he hope to outwit the Earl''s murderous messenger? Surely no one can defy such a powerful master whose wife is rumoured to be a witch!Soon, more than the boy''s own life is at stake: his friend Lizzie is arrested and the the angry clouds of Reformation Scotland gather around the young Queen. It seems that Alexander must spy – or die.
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The Bloodless Boy - Robert J. Lloyd
London, 1678. New Year''s Day. The body of a young boy, drained of his blood and with a sequence of numbers inscribed on his skin, is discovered on the bank of the Fleet River. With London gripped by hysteria, where rumours of Catholic plots and sinister foreign assassins abound, Sir Edmund Bury Godfrey, the powerful Justice of Peace for Westminster, is certain of Catholic guilt in the crime. He enlists Robert Hooke, the Curator of Experiments of the Royal Society, and his assistant, Harry Hunt, to help. Hooke and Hunt must discover why the boy was murdered. Moreover, what does the cipher mean?
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The Wrong Boy - Willy Russell
The hilarious, bittersweet novel from the playwright behind EDUCATING RITA, SHIRLEY VALENTINE and award-winning musical BLOOD BROTHERS.Dear Morrissey,I''m feeling dead depressed and down. Like a streetlamp without a bulb or a goose at the onset of Christmas time.Anyroad, I thought I''d pen a few lines to someone who''d understand...It''s 1991. Raymond Marks is a normal boy, from a normal family, in a normal northern town. Only lately, he''s been feeling dead down. His dad left home after falling in love with a five-string banjo. His fun-hating grandma believes she should have married Jean-Paul Sartre: ''I could never read his books, but y'' could tell from his picture, there was nothing frivolous about John-Paul Sartre.'' Felonious Uncle Jason and Appalling Aunty Paula are lusting after the satellite dish.And so he turns to the one person who''ll understand what he''s going through: Morrissey. Told through a series of heartfelt letters to the frontman of The Smiths, this is a laugh-out-loud funny, incredibly poignant tale from a character you can''t help but love.''Big-hearted, wonderfully funny and engrossing'' THE MIRROR''A warm, funny, poignant story. I loved The Wrong Boy - and so will you'' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH''A comic masterpiece'' BEL MOONEY, MAIL ON SUNDAY
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The Bad Boy of Athens - Daniel Mendelsohn
‘Mendelsohn takes the classical costumes off figures like Virgil and Sappho, Homer and Horace … He writes about things so clearly they come to feel like some of the most important things you have ever been told.’ Sebastian BarryOver the past three decades, Daniel Mendelsohn’s essays and reviews have earned him a reputation as ‘our most irresistible literary critic’ (New York Times). This striking new collection exemplifies the way in which Mendelsohn – a classicist by training – uses the classics as a lens to think about urgent contemporary debates.There is much to surprise here. Mendelsohn invokes the automatons featured in Homer’s epics to help explain the AI films Ex Machina and Her, and perceives how Ted Hughes sought redemption by translating a play of Euripides (the ‘bad boy of Athens’) about a wayward husband whose wife returns from the dead. There are essays on Sappho’s sexuality and the feminism of Game of Thrones; on how Virgil’s Aeneid prefigures post-World War II history and why we are still obsessed with the Titanic; on Patrick Leigh Fermor’s final journey, Karl Ove Knausgaard’s autofiction and the plays of Tom Stoppard, Tennessee Williams, and Noël Coward. The collection ends with a poignant account ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Italian Boy - Sarah Wise
Towards the end of 1831, the authorities unearthed a series of crimes at Number 3, Nova Scotia Gardens in East London that appeared to echo the notorious Burke and Hare killings in Edinburgh three years earlier. After a long investigation, three bodysnatchers were put on trial for supplying the anatomy schools of London with suspiciously fresh bodies for dissection.They later became known as The London Burkers, and their story was dubbed ''The Italian Boy'' case. The furore which led directly to the passing of controversial legislation which marked the beginning of the end of body snatching in Britain.In The Italian Boy, Sarah Wise not only investigates the case of the London Burkers but also, by making use of an incredibly rich archival store, the lives of ordinary lower-class Londoners. Here is a window on the lives of the poor - a window that is opaque in places, shattered in others but which provides an unprecedented view of low-life London in the 1830s.
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The Legend of the Worst Boy in the World - Eoin Colfer
Will is desperate to win the Giant Jelly Baby competition and be named ''the best boy in the world''. But his big brother Marty always beats him to it. Then one day Will''s wish comes true – he''s the best boy in the world at last! Marty is not happy, and decides that something must be done . . .Funny, quirky fiction with brilliant black-and-white illustrations by Tony Ross throughout. Boys and girls aged 7+ will love this!
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The High Note (Girl vs Boy Band 2) - Harmony Jones
Lark’s singing is BIG news on YouTube and she’s finally starting to admit that she wants to be heard. But it seems that being a singer-songwriter means that it’s not just her voice that’s in the spotlight – it’s her love life too! With pressure from two music executives – one of them her mum – to sign to their label and with irresistible pop sensation Abbey Road set to go on tour, Lark worries that the only boy she can really talk to about her fears and frustrations is about to leave … until Abbey Road ask her to be their opening act! Now Lark must find a way to listen to her heart, both on and off stage. Can she find the courage when it counts the most?The second book in a tween series featuring an aspiring singer-songwriter and the boy band that changes her life!
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Complete Modern Persian Beginner to Intermediate Course - Narguess Farzad
Are you looking for a complete course in Modern Persian (Farsi) which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Modern Persian (Farsi) will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author''s many years of ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The American Boy - Andrew Taylor
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER AND AWARD-WINNING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKMurder, lies and betrayal in Regency EnglandEngland 1819. Thomas Shield, a master at a school just outside London, is tutor to a young American boy and the child’s sensitive best friend, Charles Frant. Helplessly drawn to Frant’s beautiful, unhappy mother, Shield becomes entwined in their family’s affairs.When a brutal murder takes place in London’s seedy backstreets, all clues lead to the Frant family, and Shield is tangled in a web of lies, money, sex and death that threatens to tear his new life apart.Soon, it emerges that at the heart of these macabre events lies the strange American boy. What secrets is the young Edgar Allan Poe hiding?
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The Dead Boy Detectives Omnibus (The Sandman Universe Classics) - Neil Gaiman, Jill Thompsonová, Toby Litt
Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland are no different than most boys. They love adventure, games, and spending time outdoors. They’re curious about girls, curious about life, and particularly curious when it comes to mysteries. You see, Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland happen to be two of the best detectives in England.Note that we didn’t say living in England. That’s because Edwin and Charles aren’t living in England. In fact, they’re not living at all.Collects The Dead Boy Detectives #1-12, Sandman Presents: Dead Boy Detectives #1-4, The Sandman #25, The Children''s Crusade #1-2, Ghosts#1, The Witching Hour #1, Time Warp #1, Doom Patrol Annual #2, and Swamp Thing Annual #7.
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Moone Boy: The Blunder Years - Chris O'Dowd, Nick Vincent Murphy
Successful film and TV star, Chris O'' Dowd, collaborates with friend and screenwriter Nick Vincent Murphy in Moone Boy: The Blunder Years, the first in this hilarious, illustrated series.Martin Moone is eleven and completely fed up with being the only boy in a family of girls. He''s desperate for a decent wingman to help him navigate his idiotic life. So when best mate Padraic suggests Martin get an imaginary friend – or ''IF'' for short – he decides to give it a go. His first attempt is Loopy Lou, a hyperactive goofball who loves writing rubbish rap songs. But Martin soon gets fed up with Lou''s loopiness and decides to trade in his IF for someone a little less wacky. Enter Sean ''Caution'' Murphy, an imaginary office clerk in a bad suit with a passion for laziness and a head full of dodgy jokes. Sean is full of tips and tricks to guide Martin through the perils of the playground, from dealing with his sisters'' pranks to beating the bullying Bonner boys. But getting rid of Lou is not that easy, and having TWO imaginary friends is a recipe for trouble!
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The Boy who loved to pass the ball - Matthias Krug
Text in Arabic. The boy who loved to pass the ball started off with a dream: he wanted to play football while helping his teammates be the best. Like everyone else, he had to overcome many struggles and hurdles on the way but his hard work and perseverance paid off. Now, he is known as one of FC Barcelona and Spains most famous players: Xavi Hernandez. Follow Xavis inspirational life story and find out how the small boy from Catalunya became one of the worlds greatest football players.
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NORDRIVE N15095 Střešní nosič Renault Scenic 7-miestny 2013 - 2016 (AUPR322641)
Střešní nosič Nordrive N15095 je určen pro Renault Scenic 7-místný z let 2013-2016. Má délku 120 cm, nosnost 100 kg a je vyroben z hliníku. Nosič se upevňuje na hagusy vozu a je vybaven uzamykacím systémem.
- Nosnost 100 kg pro přepravu nákladu
- Hliníková konstrukce - lehká a odolná proti korozi
- Uzamykatelný systém pro zabezpečení nákladu
- Snadná instalace na hagusy vozu
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iSaprio Mama Mouse Blonde and Boy pro Samsung Galaxy S20 (mmbloboy-TPU2_S20)
Tento zadní ochranný kryt z měkkého TPU materiálu chrání Samsung Galaxy S20 před poškozením. Kryt má přesné výřezy pro všechny konektory a ovládací prvky, což umožňuje plnohodnotné používání telefonu. Materiál je příjemný na dotek a zajišťuje bezpečné držení zařízení.
- Vysoká odolnost a ochrana telefonu
- Měkký TPU materiál pro snadné nasazení
- Přesné výřezy pro všechny konektory a tlačítka
- Příjemný neklouzavý povrch pro bezpečné držení
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Rezaw-Plast, Gumové koberce se zvýšeným okrajem, Renault Clio V, 2019- (79.201930)
Gumové autokoberce REZAW-PLAST pro Renault Clio V (2019-) jsou sada 4 černých koberců s 3D profilem a zvýšeným okrajem. Efektivně zachycují bláto, vodu a nečistoty, přičemž chrání podlahu vozu před zimní solí. Koberce nevyžadují téměř žádnou údržbu a lze je snadno vyčistit.
- 3D provedení se zvýšeným okrajem pro dokonalé zachycení nečistot
- Minimální údržba a snadné čištění
- Ochrana podlahy vozu před agresivní zimní solí a vlhkostí
- Přesný střih pro model Renault Clio V (2019-)
Objev podobné jako Rezaw-Plast, Gumové koberce se zvýšeným okrajem, Renault Clio V, 2019- (79.201930)
Funeral Games - Mary Renault
In the final novel of her stunning trilogy, Mary Renault vividly imagines the life of Alexander the Great, the charismatic leader whose drive and ambition created a legend.
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The King Must Die - Mary Renault
The King Must Die retells the story of Theseus, bringing mythology vividly to life - perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint and Madeline Miller.
Objev podobné jako The King Must Die - Mary Renault
The King Must Die - Mary Renault
The King Must Die retells the story of Theseus, bringing mythology vividly to life.
Objev podobné jako The King Must Die - Mary Renault
Song of the Dolphin Boy - Elizabeth Laird
From award-winning and beloved children''s author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Song of the Dolphin Boy, with a cover illustration by Shonagh Rae, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. This moving adventure about the impact of plastic pollution on our seas is must-read modern classic, with black and white illustrations by Peter Bailey.Finn has always been different, and in the tiny Scottish fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb.He''s always felt that something was missing; until one day he dives into the ocean and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home.But his new friends are in danger of being injured by the rubbish that floats out into the water - and now a supermarket is going to release thousands of balloons that could drift out to sea and cause even more damage. Desperate to help the dolphins, Finn goes to the Lighthouse Crew, a group of kids who have always left Finn out. Will they be able to set aside their differences to save the dolphins? And what will Finn discover about his past along the way?This edition includes brilliant extra material, such ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Lost Boy - Duncan Staff
THE BOOK BEHIND THE MAJOR BBC SERIESNow updated and including previously unseen photographs. 'As close to the definitive book on the subject as we are ever likely to read' Manchester Evening NewsThe Lost Boy is the compelling story of some of the twentieth-century's most notorious crimes. Over more than twenty years, Duncan Staff has undertaken an exhaustive, and sensitive, exploration into all aspects of the murders committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley and their long-felt aftermath. In a major new series for the BBC, The Moors Murders: A Search for Justice, he presents newly discovered documents and recordings of the infamous child serial killers. The series seeks to expose past errors while also uncovering startling new evidence which could be used to find the body of the final missing victim, Keith Bennett. This updated edition of Duncan Staff’s book tells the full story of his investigation into what happened - the nearest to a definitive book on the subject we will ever read.
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The Stable Boy of Auschwitz - Henry Oster, Dexter Ford
The instant Sunday Times and Amazon charts bestseller"I found myself in the Auschwitz stables, and I felt an ember of hope. If I could make myself useful, helping these horses, maybe I could stay alive."In the darkest moment of history, one child found the courage and strength to survive the unimaginable. This is Henry''s true story.One hot, humid day in July, 1944, the Gestapo abducted fifteen-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Lódz Polish Ghetto. Like so many Jews before them, they had been selected to disappear - they were being sent to Auschwitz. Exhausted after hours of traveling, they finally emerged from the stifling, filth-ridden cattle car. Already devastated at having lost his father to starvation, Henry clutched his mother''s frail hand, knowing she was all he had left in the world, and that he was the only one left to protect her. In a flash, he felt them being brutally torn apart. Crying out for her, his heart shuddered as he watched her disappear into a sea of other women. Henry knew that was the last time he would ever see her, and he felt like he had failed her. He was ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Horse Boy - Rupert Isaacson
Rupert Isaacson''s The Horse Boy is one family''s epic journey to rescue their son.Rupert and Kirstin Isaacson were heartbroken when they learned that their two-year-old son Rowan was autistic. And with each passing day, Rowan''s growing isolation, his uncontrollable fits, each failed treatment, filled them with despair.Then one day Rowan escaped and ran into a field of horses. Rupert watched in horror - but saw a miracle occur. The horses responded lovingly to Rowan - and he to them. Could Rowan''s affinity with these animals save their son from his condition?The Isaacsons left their home in Texas and travelled to the plains and mountains of Mongolia - the spiritual home of the horse - risking everything - their happiness, future and sanity - on an arduous epic horseback journey in search of a cure for Rowan . . .''An elegant, affecting narrative...a triumph of the human spirit'' Daily Telegraph''Captivating, incredible, a magical journey, an impossible dream''Telegraph Weekend''It is probably only once in a critical lifetime that one will be moved almost to tears by [such] an account ... the excellence of his writing [creates an] elegant, affecting narrative ... a triumph of the human spirit''Telegraph''Magical, miraculous, uplifting''Daily MailRupert Isaacson is ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Fastest Boy in the World - Elizabeth Laird
From award-winning and beloved children''s author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of The Fastest Boy in the World, with a cover illustration by Zeamanuel Abera, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. This must-read modern classic was shortlisted for the CLPE Carnegie Medal and includes black and white illustrations by Peter Bailey.Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run; he dreams that one day he will be a gold-medal-winning athlete, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet.When his grandfather announces that he''s going to take Solomon to Ethiopia''s capital, Addis Ababa, Solomon cannot believe his ears. And he is even more excited to hear that the Ethiopian running team will be doing a victory parade through the city that day!But then Solomon''s grandfather collapses – and Solomon knows that getting help from his village is up to him. It''s a twenty-mile run from the city to home, and his grandfather''s life hangs in the balance. Can the small, bare-footed runner with the big heart make the journey?This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An introduction by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions
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