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The Reaper - Jackson P. Brown
DON T FEAR THE REAPER. JOIN HIM. A truly amazing first book CHARLAINE HARRIS Dark, moody - and tremendous fun. The Reaper digs a whole new layer into the London you know, spinning myth and legend into living, breathing intrigue. CHLOE GONG Brown s vision of supernatural London grabs you by the throat from page one, and doesn t let go. I devoured it. Urban fantasy fans, watch out, there s a new star on the scene... ESMIE JIKIEMI-PEASON.__________From a thrilling new debut voice comes a dark and gripping urban fantasy, set in the heart of a hidden world beneath the streets of London - Perfect for fans of Legendborn and Ben Aaronovitch.__________Amy is an empath, able to sense the auras of the supernatural creatures that stalk London at night. But sorely lacking in knowledge, she spends night after night searching for answers.Gerald is a Reaper - a weapon for hire - on the verge of his Awakening. Of coming into his power and becoming the man his family need him to be. The man they demand he be.When Amy stumbles across Gerald one night, she notices his strange aura, unlike anything she has felt before. Afraid, but desperate to know more, she follows, and he makes her an offer she can t refuse. If she becomes his partner, he will introduce her to a world she has only ever felt the shallow surface of:the secret underground cityAnd their first mission together:Find a girl who murdered her own parents__________READERS LOVE THE REAPER...***** a magical novel woven in the upstairs and downstairs of this world ***** a fast-paced story with well-developed characters ***** a gripping and atmospheric fantasy thriller that explores the dark undercurrents of human nature ***** A fantastic read for fans of supernatural thrillers!
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Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters (Book 2) - Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters is the second awesome adventure in Rick Riordan s bestselling series. *This new edition will tie-in with the star-studded and eagerly awaited new Percy Jackson film from Twentieth Century Fox.*Half Boy. Half God. ALL Hero.You can t tell by looking at me that my dad is Poseidon, God of the Sea.It s not easy being a half-blood these days. Even a simple game of dodgeball becomes a death match against an ugly gang of cannibal giants - and that was only the beginning.Now Camp Half-Blood is under attack, and unless I can get my hands on the Golden Fleece, the whole camp will be invaded by monsters. Big ones . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwideRICK RIORDAN IS THE MYTHMASTERThe Greek Gods are alive and kicking - go to www.rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk and see for yourself Riordan takes the reader back to the stories we love; then shakes the cobwebs out of them Eoin Colfer Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical The Times Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline Telegraph Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats New York Times It s Buffy meets Artemis Fowl. Thumbs up Sunday Times Funny . . . very exciting . . . but it s the storytelling that will get readers hooked. After all, this is the stuff of legends GuardianBooks by Rick Riordan:The Percy Jackson series:Percy Jackson and the Lightning ThiefPercy Jackson and the Sea of MonstersPercy Jackson and the Titan s CursePercy Jackson and the Battle of the LabyrinthPercy Jackson and the Last OlympianPercy Jackson: The Demigod FilesThe Heroes of Olympus series:The Lost HeroThe Son Of NeptuneThe Mark of AthenaThe Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod FilesThe Kane Chronicles series:The Red PyramidThe Throne of FireThe Serpent s Shadow
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Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) - Rick Riordan
The Demigod Files: the perfect companion to Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series.The perfect companion to this megaselling series - essential reading for all young demigods!In these top-secret files, Rick Riordan, Camp Half-Blood s senior scribe, gives you an inside look at the world of demigods that NO regular human child is allowed to see.These highly classified archives include three of Percy Jackson s most perilous adventures, a Spotter s Guide to Monsters, a Who s Who in Greek mythology, Percy s Summer Camp report and much more.So, if you re armed with this book, you ll have everything you need to know to keep you alive in your training. Your own adventures have just begun . . .Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series: Witty and inspired. Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner - Amanda Craig, The Times Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline - Telegraph Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats - New York TimesThe Percy Jackson series:The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan s Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus:The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of AthenaThe Kane Chronicles:The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent s Shadow
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief - Rick Riordan
The Lightning Thief: the first book in Rick Riordan s Percy Jackson series. Look, I didn t want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god.I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.That s when things started really going wrong. Now I spend my time fighting with swords, battling monsters with my friends and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I ve stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea .. . Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series: Witty and inspired.Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner - Amanda Craig, The Times Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline - Telegraph Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats - New York TimesRick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. For the past fifteen years he has taught at middle schools in the San Francisco Bay area and in Texas.Rick lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, the overall winner of the Red House Children s Book Award, was Rick s first novel featuring the heroic young demigod. The Percy Jackson series:The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan s Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus:The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of AthenaThe Kane Chronicles:The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent s Shadow
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick Riordan
The original hero. A brand-new adventure. Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school.Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete. First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing (why do the gods keep losing their magical items?), it s also potentially disastrous.One sip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies. Can Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hands? And even if they do, will they be able to resist its awesome power.. .?Readers new to the Percy Jackson universe and long-time fans will love this epic adventure - full of legendary heroes, mythical creatures, ancient Greek gods and enduring friendship - from the global bestseller Rick Riordan.
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 6: The Chalice of the Gods - Rick Riordan
The original hero. A brand-new adventure. Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times - battling monsters, Titans, even giants - but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school.Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete. First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing (why do the gods keep losing their magical items?), it s also potentially disastrous.One sip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies. Can Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hands? And even if they do, will they be able to resist its awesome power.. .?Readers new to the Percy Jackson universe and long-time fans will love this epic adventure - full of legendary heroes, mythical creatures, ancient Greek gods and enduring friendship - from the global bestseller Rick Riordan.
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The Complete Father Brown Vol 1 (With Original Illustrations) - GK Chesterton
Contains The Innocence of Father Brown , The Wisdom of Father Brown and The Incredulity of Father Brown . I caught him, with an unseen hook and an invisible line which is long enough to let him wander to the ends of the world, and still to bring him back with a twitch upon the thread. Father Brown is a detective like no other. A catholic cleric blessed with incredible detection abilities, he is frequently confronted with crimes that only he can solve. G.K. Chesterton was already a literary heavyweight before he created Father Brown and to him these were ephemeral and light stories, but the Father Brown series has become his most lasting and memorable work. Along with volume 2, this is the only truly complete edition that includes The Donnington Affair , The Vampire of the Village and The Mask of Midas as well as original illustrations.
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Atlas of the Heart - Brené Brown
In her latest book, five-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr Brené Brown, writes, If we want to find the way back to ourselves and each other, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories, and to be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection. In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 87 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heart-breaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.Over the past two decades, Brown s extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as Brown s singular skills as a researcher/storyteller, to lay out an invaluable, research-based framework that shows us that naming an experience doesn t give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning and choice.Brown shares, I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are.
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Soundtrack: It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown - CD (7243683)
Hudební CD - Hudba ke krátkometrážnímu filmu It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown z roku 1966. Hudba ke krátkometrážnímu filmu It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown z roku 1966. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD Linus and Lucy / Graveyard Theme / Snoopy and the Leaf / Frieda (With the Naturally Curly Hair) / The Great Pumpkin Waltz / Linus and Lucy [Reprise] / Charlie Brown Theme / Charlie Brown Theme (Minor Theme)/ Graveyard Theme (Reprise) / The Great Pumpkin Waltz [Reprise] / The Red Baron / Military Drum March / The Great Pumpkin Waltz (2nd Reprise) / the Great Pumpkin Waltz (3rd Reprise) / Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) [2nd Reprise] / Fanfare / Breathless / Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) (3rd Reprise) / Charlie Brown Theme [Reprise] / Breathless [2nd Reprise] / It #039;s a Long Way to Tipperary / There #039;s a Long Long Trail A-Winding / Pack Up Your Troubles in Your / Graveyard Theme (Trick or Treat) [4th Reprise] / Linus and Lucy (2nd Reprise) /...
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For the Rest of Us - Karuna Riazi, Katherine Locke, Kosoko Jackson, Sonora Reyes, Abdi Nazemian, Dahlia Adler, Preeti Chhibber, Laura Pohl, Natasha Di
Fourteen acclaimed authors showcase the beautiful and diverse ways holidays are observed in this festive anthology. Keep the celebrations going all year long with this captivating and joyful read!From Lunar New Year to Solstice, Día de Los Muertos to Juneteenth, and all the incredible days in between, it’s clear that Americans don’t just have one holiday. Edited by the esteemed Dahlia Adler and authored by creators who have lived these festive experiences firsthand, this joyful collection of stories shows that there isn’t one way to experience a holiday.With stories by:Dahlia Adler, Sydney Taylor Honor winner of Going BicoastalCandace Buford, author of Good as Gold A. R. Capetta and Cory McCarthy, authors of the Once Future seriesPreeti Chhibber, author of Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge PlotNatasha Díaz, award-winning author of Color Me InKelly Loy Gilbert, Stonewall Book Award winning author of Picture Us in the LightKosoko Jackson, USA Today bestselling author of The Forest Demands Its DueAditi Khorana, award-winning author of Mirror in the SkyKatherine Locke, award-winning author of This Rebel HeartAbdi Nazemian, Stonewall Book Award–winning author of Only This Beautiful MomentLaura Pohl, New York Times bestselling author of The Grimrose GirlsSonora Reyes, Pura Belpré Honor winner of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic SchoolKaruna Riazi, contributor to The Grimoire of Grim Fates
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Beside the Ocean of Time - George Mackay Brown, George Mackay-Brown
WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY AMY LIPTROTSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 1994WINNER OF THE SALTIRE SOCIETY LITERARY AWARD 1994 Intimate, humorous, effortlessly combining the strands of history and folklore, the past and the present, this is a deceptively simple book, like a tale told to a child. But its echoes sound on unforgettably. A whole universe is created from a grain of Orkney sand IndependentIn this novel set on the fictitious island of Norday in the Orkneys, George Mackay Brown beckons us into the imaginary world of the young Thorfinn Ragnarson, the son of a crofter. In his day-dreams he relives the history of this island people, travelling back in time to join Viking adventurers at the court of the Byzantine Emperor in Constantinople, then accompanying a Falstaffian knight to the battle of Bannockburn.Thorfinn wakes to the twentieth century and a community whose way of life, steeped in legend and tradition, has remained unchanged for centuries. But as the boy grows up - and falls in love with a vivacious and mysterious stranger - the transforming effect of modern civilization brings momentous and irreversible changes to the island. During the Second World War Thorfinn finds himself in a German prisoner-of-war camp, and it is here that he discovers his gifts as a writer.Long afterwards he returns, now a successful novelist, to a deserted and battle-scarred island. Searching for the peace and freedom of mind he had in abundance as a child, he finds instead something he didn t even know he was looking for.George Mackay Brown intertwines myth and reality to create a novel of deceptive simplicity. The story of Thorfinn and the island of Norday is a universal and profound one, rooted in the timeless landscape of the Orkneys, the inspiration of all his writing.
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The Rule - Jackson David
Horrific, hilarious and often rather moving THE TIMES The master of razor-sharp one liners. An absolute belter - MANDASUE HELLER Brilliant. This is British crime writing at its best - MARK EDWARDS________________________________________MY DAD SAYS BAD THINGSHAPPEN WHEN I BREAK IT...Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants pie and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero. And as long as he follows The Rule, nothing bad will happen.Daniel will be twenty-three next week. And he has no idea that he s about to kill a stranger.Daniel s parents know that their beloved and vulnerable son will be taken away. They know that Daniel didn t mean to hurt anyone, he just doesn t know his own strength. They dispose of the body. Isn t that what any loving parent would do? But as forces on both sides of the law begin to close in on them, they realise they have no option but to finish what they started. Even if it means that others will have to die...Because they ll do anything to protect Daniel. Even murder.________________________________________ Excellent as always. Grimy and heartbreaking in equal measure - WILL CARVER A pacy, smart and darkly funny heartbreaker of a crime novel - SUSI HOLLIDAY A stupendous piece of literary engineering - JENNY O BRIEN An intense and compelling read. Highly recommended - LISA HALL David Jackson has done it again. The Rule is incredible - NOELLE HOLTEN
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The Rule - Jackson David
The master of razor-sharp one liners. An absolute belter - MANDASUE HELLER Brilliant. This is British crime writing at its best - MARK EDWARDS May be his best yet - WILL CARVERMY DAD SAYS BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN I BREAK IT...Daniel is looking forward to his birthday. He wants pie and chips, a big chocolate cake, and a comic book starring his favourite superhero. And as long as he follows The Rule, nothing bad will happen. But Daniel has no idea that he s about to kill a stranger.Daniel s parents know that their beloved and vulnerable son will be taken away. But Daniel didn t mean to hurt anyone, he just doesn t know his own strength. They dispose of the body. Isn t that what any loving parent would do? But as forces on both sides of the law begin to close in on them, they realise they have no option but to finish what they started. Even if it means that others will have to die...Because they ll do anything to protect Daniel. Even murder. Excellent as always. Grimy and heartbreaking in equal measure - WILL CARVER A pacy, smart and darkly funny heartbreaker of a crime novel - SUSI HOLLIDAY A stupendous piece of literary engineering - JENNY O BRIEN An intense and compelling read. Highly recommended - LISA HALL David Jackson has done it again. The Rule is incredible - NOELLE HOLTEN
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Soundtrack: It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Coloured) - LP (7225583)
LP vinyl - Vince Guaraldi je uznávaný klavírista, který se naučil pracovat s Calem Tadjerem. Na této vzácné reedici najdete nejlegendárnějších písní 'Charlie Brown', 'Linus Lucy' a 'Great Pumkin Waltz'. Vince Guaraldi je uznávaný klavírista, který se naučil pracovat s Calem Tadjerem. Na této vzácné reedici najdete nejlegendárnějších písní 'Charlie Brown', 'Linus amp; Lucy' a 'Great Pumkin Waltz'. Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop LP 1 Linus and Lucy / 2 Graveyard Theme / 3 Snoopy and the Leaf / Frieda (With the Naturally Curly Hair) / 4 The Great Pumpkin Waltz / 5 Linus and Lucy (Reprise) / 6 Charlie Brown Theme / Happy Linus / 7 The Great Pumpkin Waltz (Reprise) / 8 The Red Baron / Military Drum March / - Disc 2 - / 1 The Great Pumpkin Waltz (2nd Reprise) / 2 Trick or Treat / 3 Fanfare / Breathless/Trick or Treat (Reprise) / 4 Charlie Brown Theme (Reprise) / 5 Breathless / 6 It #039;s a Long Way to Tipperary / There #039;s a Long, Long Trail A-Winding / Pack...
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The Life Changing Magic of Skateboarding - Sky Brown
Let me tell you a secret: skateboarding is magic.I don t mean you have to be a magician to do it.In fact, anyone can skateboard.I m going to show you exactly how I do it, why I do it and what I love most about it.So come with me...Learn how Sky Brown, the youngest person to win a medal in skateboarding at the Olympics, fell in love with the sport. Then, she ll share how to skateboard - from flip tricks and grab tricks to air tricks and slide tricks - and offers insider tips and sage advice for young fans around the world.Packed with step-by-step skills and oozing with passion, these little handbooks are for any young reader who loves life.This practical biographical handbook for readers 6+ features:-A joy-filled introduction to the sport of skateboarding-Words by world renowned skateboarding sensation, Sky Brown-Step-by-step instructions-Explanatory illustrations of basic and advanced skateboarding tricksWith fun-filled, engaging illustrations from Shaw Davidson, and in the words of Sky Brown herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to find their life s passion.This book is in an exciting new series that celebrates the magic of life skills that bring joy, and the heroes who made them their passion.More in the SeriesThe Life-changing Magic of Skateboarding is part of the Life-changing Magic series, beginner s guides to skills that bring joy, written by real-life heroes who made them their passion. Complete the series with Grandmaster Maurice Ashley in The Life-changing Magic of Chess, world famous musician Nandi Bushell in The Life-changing Magic of Baking, and social media sensation baker Joy Wilson in The Life-changing Magic of Baking.
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Separate No More: The Long Road to Brown v. Board of Education (Scholastic Focus)
Critically acclaimed author Lawrence Goldstone offers an affecting portrait of the road to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, which significantly shaped the United States and effectively ended segregation. Since 1896, in the landmark outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson, the doctrine of separate but equal had been considered acceptable under the United States Constitution. African American and white populations were thus segregated, attending different schools, living in different neighborhoods, and even drinking from different water fountains. However, as African Americans found themselves lacking opportunity and living under the constant menace of mob violence, it was becoming increasingly apparent that segregation was not only unjust, but dangerous.Fighting to turn the tide against racial oppression, revolutionaries rose up all over America, from Booker T. Washington to W. E. B. Du Bois. They formed coalitions of some of the greatest legal minds and activists, who carefully strategized how to combat the racist judicial system. These efforts would be rewarded in the groundbreaking cases of 1952-1954 known collectively as Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, in which the US Supreme Court would decide, once and for all, the legality of segregation -- and on which side of history the United States would stand.In this thrilling examination of the path to Brown v. Board of Education, Constitutional law scholar Lawrence Goldstone highlights the key trials and players in the fight for integration. Written with a deft hand, this story of social justice will remind readers, young and old, of the momentousness of the segregation hearings.
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The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne
Action! Humor! Fantasy! Kicking off a new series with a bang (several bangs, in fact), Stroud sends two young fugitives with murky pasts fleeing murderous pursuers across a fractured future Britain. —Kirkus Reviews, starredScarlett McCain is a shoot-first ask-questions-later kind of outlaw. She scrapes by on bank heists, her wits—and never looking back. She’s on the run from her latest crime when she comes across Albert Browne. He is the sole survivor of a horrific accident, and against her better judgement, Scarlett agrees to guide him to safety. This is a mistake. Soon there are men with dogs and guns and explosives hot on their heels. Scarlett’s used to being chased by the law, but this is extreme. It was only a little bank she’d robbed . . . As they flee together across the wilds, fighting off monstrous beasts, and dodging their pursuers, Scarlett comes to realize that Albert Browne is hiding a terrible secret. And that he may be the most dangerous threat of all. In this fast-paced, quick-witted whirlwind of a story, Jonathan Stroud introduces two unlikely allies—the outlaws Scarlett and Browne—who are about to become the most notorious renegades in all that’s left of Britain.
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The Hidden Language of Cats - Dr Sarah Brown
The definitive guide to truly understanding your cat from internationally renowned cat behaviour expert Dr Sarah Brown A must-have for an animal rescuer or guardian who wants to increase their feline fluency! Hannah Shaw, bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty Every house cat wishes their owner would read this book! Dr. Mike Delgado, PHD, coauthor of Total Cat Mojo---Today, domestic cats live harmoniously with devoted owners all over the world. But how did the wildcats of old creep into our homes and our hearts, convincing us to keep them warm, fed, and pampered?They learned to talk to us.Renowned cat behaviour scientist Dr. Sarah Brown reveals the previously unexplored secrets of cat communication in a book that is both scientifically grounded and utterly delightful.Each chapter dives into a different form of communication, including:· Vocalisation· Tail signals· Scents· Rubbing· Ear movementsThrough observing the behaviour of two cat colonies in rural England, readers will also have the opportunity to glimpse into the lives of some of the cats behind Dr. Brown s science.With references to historical records, modern scientific studies of cat-human communication, and the inclusion of simple, elegant line drawings, The Hidden Language of Cats is perfect for any cat lover who wants to learn more about their beloved companion.---- Easily comprehendible and captivating Kirkus Reviews
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The Shetland Way - Marianne Brown
Fascinating Observer Engrossing i News Elegant Sunday Telegraph Profound and poignant Sunday Post Remarkable and complex George McGavinA memoir and investigation exploring loss, community and the climate crisis in the Shetland Islands by environmental journalist Marianne Brown. The Shetland Way offers a fascinating insight into a unique place that holds past and future in uneasy tension, written with clarity and rooted in deep affection â “ not only for the islands but for the broader land and elements on which we all depend THE OBSERVERHow do we balance our needs with the needs of the natural world around us?How can we have nuanced conversations and debate in a time of extreme activism or extreme denial?How can we begin to understand the complexities of a subject as enormous as climate change? And how can we change the way we live to save our lives?This is one woman s story of how her quest to make peace with her father s death brought her straight to the heart of a challenging debate about how we save the planet.When Marianne Brown arrived in Voe, Shetland, to attend the funeral of her father, she had packed enough clothes to last a short trip. But this was February 2020, just weeks before the UKâ ™s first lockdown, and she would be unable to leave for another six months.Shetland is a place bound together by community, history and culture. But when a huge windfarm is greenlit to export energy to mainland Scotland, it creates rifts between neighbours, friends and even families. One side supports the benefit to a planet spiralling into climate disaster; the other challenges the impact on an environment with an already struggling wildlife population.As an environmental journalist, Marianne is drawn to investigate this story of sustainable energy that is irrevocably tied to her grief. But nothing is ever straightforward, and she soon finds herself on a transformative journey into the heart of a debate that mirrors global concerns about how we save the planet.
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The Complete Father Brown Stories - Gilbert Keith Chesterton
With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies.Father Brown, one of the most quirkily genial and lovable characters to emerge from English detective fiction, first made his appearance in The Innocence of Father Brown in 1911. That first collection of stories established G.K. Chesterton s kindly cleric in the front rank of eccentric sleuths.This complete collection contains all the favourite Father Brown stories, showing a quiet wit and compassion that has endeared him to many, whilst solving his mysteries by a mixture of imagination and a sympathetic worldliness in a totally believable manner.
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Blood Sacrifice - Douglas Jackson
Chosen as one of the Scotsman s Books of the Year 2024 One can confidently say that (Blood Roses and Blood Sacrifice) display an intelligence and ambition rare in Scottish fiction today Scotsman This is historical noir at its most potent and a series that you will never forget Crime Time Book of the Month, November 2024One corpse, three separate identities and a city full of murderers. As the ghettoâ ™s streets run with blood, can Jan Kalisz find the truth?January 1943. Warsaw is a city of the dead. In the ghetto, the last fifty thousand Jews await their fate but, unlike those who preceded them to the death camps, they are prepared to fight to the end. Jan Kalisz, Kripo investigator and Resistance double-agent, has promised to supply them with weapons. But how will he fulfil his vow?The murder of a German officer appears to provide an opportunity. For the victim is a man with multiple identities, one of which is a wealthy Jewâ ¦ The hunt for the murderer draws Kalisz into the chaos of the ghetto, only to find a new, perilous mission awaiting him. SS death squads are not the only enemy the Jews fear. A mysterious figure â “ known only as the Golem â “ stalks the ruined streets, spiriting away orphaned children. Can Kalisz track him down before he strikes again?The chilling second thriller in the Warsaw Quartet by Douglas Jackson, perfect for readers of Simon Scarrow and Robert Harris.Praise for Blood Sacrifice One has the impression that all the novels Jackson has previously written, especially the nine that make up his Hero of Rome series, have prepared him for what he has set himself to do in this series. This is a story of shifting loyalties, of crime and detection, but also a study in historical tragedy. Jan Kalisz has to carry a lot of weight as the hero of such a story. So far, however, he is fully up to it and the promise of what is to come is compelling. Meanwhile, one can confidently say that these first two novels display an intelligence and ambition rare in Scottish fiction today ScotsmanPraise for Blood Roses, book one of the Warsaw Quartetâ ˜A compelling, evocative story of evil stalking amidst the chaos of warâ ™ Giles Kristian A dark, twisting thriller ... Jan Kalisz, Douglas Jackson s police officer hero, is the natural heir to the late Philip Kerr s Bernie Gunther Andrew Taylorâ ˜A remarkable crime debut â ¦ What raises the novel to another level is in the atmospheric evocation of a city in the process of being systematically obliterated by the Germans and brought to life again by Jacksonâ ™s pen â ¦ Gripping stuff, a series that could develop into something impressive and a goldmine for Philip Kerr Bernie Gunther fansâ ™ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Timeâ ˜This is historical crime fiction at its bestâ ™ Chris Lloydâ ˜The writing is scalpel-sharp, the unrelenting savagery of the Nazi occupation vividly paintedâ ¦ With this book, Jackson will rightfully be regarded as one of the UKâ ™s finest crime writersâ ™ Ben Kaneâ ˜A taut, tense thrillerâ ¦ Gutsy and gripping, this is perfect for fans of Chris Lloyd and Robert Harrisâ ™ D. V. Bishopâ ˜Jackson has created a brilliant mash-up of WW2 thriller and a serial killer chiller, and in so doing brings a fresh perspective to both. Sharp, intelligent writing that makes for a compelling readâ ™ Alison Belshamâ ˜Jackson brings the tension, brutality and paranoia of Warsaw of the period into murderous life. A knife-edge thrillerâ ™ Douglas Skelton Jackson has written an utterly compelling novel ... A remarkable piece of work, a fine piece of craftsmanship Scotsman
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Blood Sacrifice - Douglas Jackson
Chosen as one of the Scotsman s Books of the Year 2024 One can confidently say that (Blood Roses and Blood Sacrifice) display an intelligence and ambition rare in Scottish fiction today Scotsman This is historical noir at its most potent and a series that you will never forget Crime Time Book of the Month, November 2024One corpse, three separate identities and a city full of murderers. As the ghettoâ ™s streets run with blood, can Jan Kalisz find the truth?January 1943. Warsaw is a city of the dead. In the ghetto, the last fifty thousand Jews await their fate but, unlike those who preceded them to the death camps, they are prepared to fight to the end. Jan Kalisz, Kripo investigator and Resistance double-agent, has promised to supply them with weapons. But how will he fulfil his vow?The murder of a German officer appears to provide an opportunity. For the victim is a man with multiple identities, one of which is a wealthy Jewâ ¦ The hunt for the murderer draws Kalisz into the chaos of the ghetto, only to find a new, perilous mission awaiting him. SS death squads are not the only enemy the Jews fear. A mysterious figure â “ known only as the Golem â “ stalks the ruined streets, spiriting away orphaned children. Can Kalisz track him down before he strikes again?The chilling second thriller in the Warsaw Quartet by Douglas Jackson, perfect for readers of Simon Scarrow and Robert Harris.Praise for Blood Sacrifice One has the impression that all the novels Jackson has previously written, especially the nine that make up his Hero of Rome series, have prepared him for what he has set himself to do in this series. This is a story of shifting loyalties, of crime and detection, but also a study in historical tragedy. Jan Kalisz has to carry a lot of weight as the hero of such a story. So far, however, he is fully up to it and the promise of what is to come is compelling. Meanwhile, one can confidently say that these first two novels display an intelligence and ambition rare in Scottish fiction today ScotsmanPraise for Blood Roses, book one of the Warsaw Quartetâ ˜A compelling, evocative story of evil stalking amidst the chaos of warâ ™ Giles Kristian A dark, twisting thriller ... Jan Kalisz, Douglas Jackson s police officer hero, is the natural heir to the late Philip Kerr s Bernie Gunther Andrew Taylorâ ˜A remarkable crime debut â ¦ What raises the novel to another level is in the atmospheric evocation of a city in the process of being systematically obliterated by the Germans and brought to life again by Jacksonâ ™s pen â ¦ Gripping stuff, a series that could develop into something impressive and a goldmine for Philip Kerr Bernie Gunther fansâ ™ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Timeâ ˜This is historical crime fiction at its bestâ ™ Chris Lloydâ ˜The writing is scalpel-sharp, the unrelenting savagery of the Nazi occupation vividly paintedâ ¦ With this book, Jackson will rightfully be regarded as one of the UKâ ™s finest crime writersâ ™ Ben Kaneâ ˜A taut, tense thrillerâ ¦ Gutsy and gripping, this is perfect for fans of Chris Lloyd and Robert Harrisâ ™ D. V. Bishopâ ˜Jackson has created a brilliant mash-up of WW2 thriller and a serial killer chiller, and in so doing brings a fresh perspective to both. Sharp, intelligent writing that makes for a compelling readâ ™ Alison Belshamâ ˜Jackson brings the tension, brutality and paranoia of Warsaw of the period into murderous life. A knife-edge thrillerâ ™ Douglas Skelton Jackson has written an utterly compelling novel ... A remarkable piece of work, a fine piece of craftsmanship Scotsman
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The Death Ship - Victoria Brown
Death is a topic we often avoid talking about, but in The Death Ship Victoria Brown faces it head on, taking a deep dive into the fate of Titanicâ ™s victims: how did they die? How did their bodies decompose? Were their bodies recovered and buried? What happened to the bodies that went down with the ship?And what of Titanicâ ™s legacy? Here, Brown explores the proposed legislative changes, salvage proposals and surge of interest the wreck received shortly after the disaster, alongside the contemporary controversy surrounding the wreck as a shipwreck versus a gravesite.The Death Ship is a fascinating, at times shocking, examination of the ill-fated souls who tragically lost their lives that day â “ a crucial but seldom told part of Titanicâ ™s enduring story. It also gives recognition to the people of Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada, whose unwavering dedication ensured those who died were properly taken care of.
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The Truth About Melody Browne - Lisa Jewellová
Will she ever uncover the secrets of her past? From the multi-million bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsive, heart-wrenching read that will keep you hooked until the very last page.____________A house on fire.A nine-year-old girl.Memories gone â ¦Now in her early thirties, Melody Browne lives an ordinary life with her seventeen-year-old son. But she feels like something is missing.Her sense of belonging.And then fragments of her past start to come back. At first her memories mean nothing to her but slowly, day by day, she begins to piece together the real story of her childhood.But with every mystery she solves another one materialises, with every question she answers another appears. And Melody beings to wonder whether she will ever uncover the secrets of her past . . .____________Reader s can t get enough of The Truth About Melody Browne . . .***** I loved this ... I too could not put it down and read it in less than 24 hours. ***** Pretty sure this is going to start a love affair with this author. ***** What an emotional journey this novel has taken me on. ***** This is the kind of book you hug after reading it! ***** This story was honest, unapologetic, and full of unconventional characters. I enjoyed it so much.
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A Boy, His Dog and the Sea - Anthony Browne
A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate, Anthony Browne.Danny isnâ ™t expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks itâ ™s boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about the hidden treasures of the seaside and the wonderful relationship between a boy and his dog.
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The Genius of Charlie Brown - Charles M. Schulz
Our favourite lovable loser and owner of the world s most beloved beagle, Snoopy, Charlie Brown shares his outlook on life in this beautifully produced gift book for all generations. In his incomparable style, Charlie Brown spends his days battling with the kite-eating tree, yearning for the Little Red-Haired girl, refusing to give in on the baseball field and wrestling with his multiple anxieties. For the millions of faithful Charles Schulz fans, and those who fondly remember this insecure little boy in his yellow striped shirt, this is the first in a series to cherish that will see the beguiling Peanuts gang share their sentiments on everything from food to friendship.
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The Animal Fair - Anthony Browne
A lively and interactive pop-up nursery rhyme from Kate Greenaway Medal-winner and former Children s Laureate Anthony Browne.This pop-up interpretation of the well-loved playground rhyme is a fantastical extravaganza of illusion and surreal humour. See the crazy carousel in motion! Turn the wheel to discover the secrets of the haunted house! Look out for an elephantine sneeze! Full of Anthony s Browne s trademark surrealism and captivating detail, with the added thrill of ingenious tabs, flaps and wheels, you ll be amazed and excited, amused and delighted by the Animal Fair!
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The Storm - George Mackay Brown
The legendary poet of the Orkneys - who later became one of Scotland s most loved C20th poets - George Mackay Brown: this is his first published book of poems, here reissued with a new introduction by Kathleen Jamie and illustrations by Julia Sorrell. George Mackay Brown was born in Stromness, Orkney, on 17 October 1921. He died there in 1996. His many awards include a Society of Authors Travel Award, 1968; SAC Literature Prize, 1969; Katherine Mansfield Menton Short Story Prize, 1971; Hon. LLD from Dundee University, 1977; OBE, 1974; James Tait Black Memorial Prize 1987 (for The Golden Bird). He was nominated for the Booker Prize in 1994 for his novel Beside the Ocean of Time. He left behind him an extraordinary body of work: novels, short stories, poetry, journalism and even two operatic collaborations with Peter Maxwell Davis.
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The Boys In The Boat - Daniel James Brown
Now a major motion picture, directed by George Clooney.From the Great Depression to Nazi Germany, The Boys in the Boat is the astonishing true story of the 1936 American men #39;s eight rowing team on their quest for Olympic gold. #39;It is impossible not to get wrapped up in the emotion #39; – The TimesIt is considered one of the most difficult sports in the world. For Joe Rantz, it might be his only choice.Cast aside by his family at an early age, Joe was abandoned, left to fend for himself in the woods of Washington State. Like so many, he had to work his way through college. The rowing team offered money – and a home.An extraordinary journey follows, as Joe and eight other working-class boys exchange the sweat and dust of life in 1930s America for the promise of glory on the team – and at the Berlin Olympics, in the heart of Hitler’s Germany.With the weight of history on his shoulders, stroke by stroke, Joe strives to regain his shattered self-regard, to dare again to trust in others – and to find his way back home.Rising above the grand sweep of history, Daniel James Brown #39;s The Boys in the Boat is a personal story of unexpected beauty, capturing the purest essence of what it means to be alive. #39;A moving, enlightening and gripping tale #39; – Financial Times
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The Gardener of Lashkar Gah - Larisa Brown
Beautifully researched and deeply moving, [this book] brought me to tears more than once - John Simpson, The Guardian First-class...exhaustively researched and sensitively written - The TimesFrom the journalist who investigated the shocking 2022 Afghan data breach, the extraordinary true story of the ordinary Afghans during the end of the â ˜War on Terrorâ ™.The sudden withdrawal of British and American troops from Afghanistan in 2021, ended the 20 year war on terror, yet it also left Afghanistan to be reconquered by the Taliban. As violence and religious fundamentalism once again overwhelmed the region, thousands of Afghans who loyally served the British and American armies were left behind.This is the story of what happened to them when the West left.The Gardener of Lashkar Gah follows the extraordinary journey of Shaista Gul, a kind former-policeman who built a beautiful garden inside a military base that became famous as a calm oasis for soldiers with troubled minds. Other members of his family worked for the allies, including his son Jamal, who became an interpreter for the British Army when he was just a teenager. Following the chaotic withdrawal of allied troops, a suicide bombing at Kabul airport and a desperate scramble to re-unite loved ones and evacuate the region, all members of the family suffered.Larisa Brown - Defence Editor for The Times, award-winning journalist and a campaigner for the interpreters of Afghanistan - has spent hundreds of hours talking to members of the Gul family and others across the region in order to tell their remarkable stories. In heart-warming and beautifully human prose, she unspools a tale of courage, hope and sacrifice - with the hopes and dreams of the family counterpointed against the violence, anger and chaos raging in Afghanistan at the time.
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Through the Magic Mirror - Anthony Browne
A new edition of master illustrator Anthony Browne s first book, full of visual surprises.Toby is fed up. Fed up with books, fed up with toys, fed up with everything. But when he walks through the magic mirror, things are amazingly different. Toby can hardly believe his eyes! Anthony Browne s first book is full of the surreal details and visual humour that have made him one of the world s most popular and acclaimed picture book artists.
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Laws of the Land - Tristan G. Brown
A groundbreaking history of fengshui’s roles in public life and law during China’s last imperial dynastyToday the term fengshui, which literally means “wind and water,” is recognized around the world. Yet few know exactly what it means, let alone its fascinating history. In Laws of the Land, Tristan Brown tells the story of the important roles—especially legal ones—played by fengshui in Chinese society during China’s last imperial dynasty, the Manchu Qing (1644–1912).Employing archives from Mainland China and Taiwan that have only recently become available, this is the first book to document fengshui’s invocations in Chinese law during the Qing dynasty. Facing a growing population, dwindling natural resources, and an overburdened rural government, judicial administrators across China grappled with disputes and petitions about fengshui in their efforts to sustain forestry, farming, mining, and city planning. Laws of the Land offers a radically new interpretation of these legal arrangements: they worked. An intelligent, considered, and sustained engagement with fengshui on the ground helped the imperial state keep the peace and maintain its legitimacy, especially during the increasingly turbulent decades of the nineteenth century. As the century came to an end, contentious debates over industrialization swept across the bureaucracy, with fengshui invoked by officials and scholars opposed to the establishment of railways, telegraphs, and foreign-owned mines.Demonstrating that the only way to understand those debates and their profound stakes is to grasp fengshui’s longstanding roles in Chinese public life, Laws of the Land rethinks key issues in the history of Chinese law, politics, science, religion, and economics.
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Jackson
Jackson Wilder is having a rough time. It s bad enough that he and his dad had to move to a new apartment and leave their old home behind, but Jackson also gets his first loose tooth - he doesn t want his teeth to fall out! That sounds super scary! With the help of his imaginary friend Irwin the Thylacine, Jackson journeys across deep oceans and rainforest jungles to learn about animals. There s one that loses thousands of teeth, which helps him feel better about losing just one. And when Jackson can t fall asleep in his unfamiliar bedroom, his only hope is that Irwin can introduce him to the best sleepers in the animal kingdom so that Jackson will get good and sleepy, too.
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The Apple Orchard - Pete Brown
An absorbing love letter to the English apple tree...lyrical and joyful - TLS A delightful book - Sunday TimesShortlisted for the André Simon Food and Drink Book Award 2016A Radio 4 Book of the Week Wonderful, revelatory ... very moving - Sheila Dillon, BBC Radio 4 His ability to laugh at himself, openness to wonder and willingness to go wherever the search takes him make Brown an engaging writer and The Apple Orchard an entertaining journey - Mail on SundayTaking us through the seasons in England s apple-growing heartlands, this magical book uncovers the stories and folklore of our most familiar fruit. An orchard is not a field. It s not a forest or a copse. It couldn t occur naturally; it s definitely cultivated. But an orchard doesn t override the natural order: it enhances it, dresses it up. It demonstrates that man and nature together can - just occasionally - create something more beautiful and (literally) more fruitful than either could alone. The vivid brightness of the laden trees, studded with jewels, stirs some deep race memory and makes the heart leap. Here is bounty, and excitement.
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The Legendary Scarlett and Browne - Jonathan Stroud
The final book in a fast-paced fantasy adventure series set in a broken, future England, from the author of the bestselling Lockwood Co series.Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne have raided their way across the Seven Kingdoms and eluded capture for two more years, gathering other outlaws to their cause. They are set on taking down the Faith Houses and their oppressive regime, and finding out the truth about Stonemoor.But they also have an even more impossible mission: to find Scarlettâ ™s brother, who she was separated from years before. In a world teeming with man-eating Tainted, Faith House operatives out for their blood and wilderness full of dangerous animals, is there a hope that one boy may have survived â “ and that they can find him?The thrilling final book in a phenomenal trilogy from the bestselling author of Lockwood Co.
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Ernest the Elephant - Anthony Browne
A poignant story about a baby elephant who gets lost in a mysterious jungle, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate.Ernest is a happy baby elephant. But when his curiosity gets the better of him and he leaves the rest of his herd to explore the alluring and dangerous jungle, he becomes very lost indeed. Amongst the undergrowth, he meets a rude gorilla, a weary lion, an impolite hippo and an uncaring crocodile. Will anyone help Ernest find his way out of the jungle and home to his mum? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about finding help in unexpected places.
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Stanley and the Magic Lamp - Jeff Brown
The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of everyoneâ ™s favourite flat boy â “ Flat Stanley. With wonderful new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph.Magical things always happen to Stanley Lambchop â ¦Stanley canâ ™t believe it when he finds a genie inside a teapot. He can have anything he wants!But everyone else wants a turn â “ and the wishes are causing chaos! Can he put things right before he runs out of wishes?Jeff Brownâ ™s world-famous character Flat Stanley continues to charm half a century after he first found his way into print.Jeff Brown was a story editor and assistant film producer in Hollywood. He worked on the at The New Yorker and the Saturday Evening Post, and his stories appeared in these magazines and many others. Jeff created the classic character Flat Stanley, whose adventures have been beloved by children around the world for more than 50 years. He died in Manhattan in 2003.Rob Biddulph is a bestselling and award-winning childrenâ ™s book author and illustrator. He won the Waterstones Childrenâ ™s Book Prize for Blown Away and was nominated for the Kate Greenaway medal for GRRRRR! His other books include Odd Dog Out (Aug 2016) and Sunk! (March 2017).
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The Presence Process - Michael Brown
This book was written for you.From the publishers of Eckhart Tolle comes The Presence Process—the bestselling spiritual classic by renowned teacher and author Michael Brown. A modern cult favorite, this life-changing guide goes far beyond conventional self-help.The Presence Process is a ten-week, self-guided journey that blends spiritual insight with psychological depth. Designed to awaken your awareness and heal unresolved emotional patterns, it gently leads you through a step-by-step process of self-exploration, inner acknowledgment, and personal transformation.At its core is a powerful truth: peace cannot be given to us by others—it must be cultivated from within. This book helps you identify unconscious emotional imprints and reactive behaviors that keep you stuck in old cycles, and empowers you to release them through conscious presence and personal responsibility.This is not a book about thinking differently. It’s an invitation to experience life differently.If you find yourself trapped in repetitive patterns, reacting emotionally to triggers, or cleaning up the same messes over and over—you’re not broken, you’re human. And you’re being called to grow.Join the tens of thousands of readers who have transformed their lives by reclaiming their presence—and their peace—through The Presence Process.
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The American West - Dee Brown
As the railroads opened up the American West to settlers in the last half of the 19th Century, the Plains Indians made their final stand and cattle ranches spread from Texas to Montana. Eminent Western author Dee Brown here illuminates the struggle between these three groups as they fought for a place in this new landscape. The result is both a spirited national saga and an authoritative historical account of the drive for order in an uncharted wilderness, illustrated throughout with maps, photographs and ephemera from the period.
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The Myth of the Strong Leader - Archie Brown
* UPDATED WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR *CHOSEN BY BILL GATES AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2016Archie Brown challenges the widespread belief that strong leaders , dominant individual wielders of power, are the most successful and admirable. Within authoritarian regimes, a collective leadership is a lesser evil compared with a personal dictatorship. Within democracies, although â ˜strong leadersâ ™ are seldom as strong or independent as they purport to be, the idea that just one person is entitled to take the big decisions is harmful and should be resisted.Examining Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mikhail Gorbachev, Deng Xiaoping and Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair amongst many others, this landmark study pinpoints different types and qualities of leadership. Overturning the popular notion of the strong leader, it makes us rethink preconceptions about what it means to lead.
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The Notorious Scarlett and Browne (1406394823)
Kniha - autor Jonathan Stroud, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, this is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by the bestselling children's novelist. England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes – large cities have disappeared and London has been replaced by a lagoon. The surviving population exists in fortified towns where they cling to traditional ways, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Conformity is rigidly enforced and those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted: some are killed, others are driven out into the wilds. Only a few fight back – and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends.
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Outsiders Vol. 2: Never the End - Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly
It all ends here! The Outsiders must pull together the frayed pages of reality or die trying!The Outsiders face their greatest challenge yet at a cosmic level! The very fabric of reality is at stake and the Drummer is ready for her encore – but it may literally bring the house down! It’s up to Luke Fox, Batwoman, and their teammates to decide exactly how the DC Universe looks going forward – if there is even a DC Universe to speak of when they’re done with it!Collects Outsiders #7-11.
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The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown
In nineteenth-century Texas, two tough-minded women dare to challenge the status quo in a warm, witty, and adventurous historical romance by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Daisy Lindberg and Lily Boyle traded a colorful past for a fresh start as seamstresses in Autrie, Texas, and their aim to spark a women’s rights movement is raising eyebrows among the town’s dumbfounded men. But among the ladies? Tired of being treated like possessions, they have two words: Amen, sister!Beulah, a sassy shop owner as formidable as a cannon shot, is on board. So is Alma, a timid preacher’s wife who hit her breaking point. Before long, a courageous female posse has a liberating petition of demands. Surprisingly, they also have an empathetic ear in sheep rancher Matt Maguire, who’s as keen on women’s independence as he is on Lily.As Daisy and Lily make waves in the small town, their secrets threaten to come out. But they haven’t traveled this far to let their past define them. In fact, with love and the forging of new lives on the line, they’ve never felt more defiant.
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The Party Line - Carolyn Brown
A niece’s inheritance comes with family secrets, new romance, and sweet Texas strawberries in a refreshing and warmhearted novel by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Returning home to Ditto, Texas, is bittersweet for Lila Matthews. Her dear and feisty aunt Gracie has passed away, leaving Lila her estate. That includes a centuries-old house, a field of the freshest strawberries in Atascosa County, more money than Lila can count, and a secret Aunt Gracie took to her grave. All the angels in heaven won’t be able to pry it out of her.For more than eighty years, generations of folks in Ditto have whispered and gossiped about what the secret could be. When Lila inherits Aunt Gracie’s legacy, ears perk up and tongues start wagging. As Lila reacquaints herself with locals, finds warmth in family—extended and otherwise—and cozies up to a handsome new neighbor, she begins collecting clues to the past. They’re revealing an Aunt Gracie nobody knew—and a life of rebellion, broken hearts, and selfless love that affected more people than anyone realized.Whatever reason Aunt Gracie had for leaving Lila the secret, will it now be Lila’s secret to keep?
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One Brown Bear: The World of Numbers - Anne-Marie Lebrecque, Melissa Coallier
A lively and colorful introduction to learning about numbers and counting: Puppies, penguins, bees, and many more cheerful animals help children recognize numbers and learn to count. With the help of words and pictures, children can easily make the connection between the numbers and images from 1 through 20. Encourages numeracy development, helping young children become enthusiastic learners A built-in counting game that develops observation skills and boosts confidence A fun number-learning adventure! Includes a bonus! The numbers 21 to 100 are included in the back pages One Brown Bear helps young children develop pre-math skills. Great family and classroom read-aloud Books for children aged 3 to 5 Books for preschool and kindergarten children *Introduces numbers and counting *Builds numeracy and pre-math skills *Encourages counting with fingers and use of manipulatives to develop confidence and fluency in learning early math concepts *Bright, colorful illustrations engage children and help them remember *Numbers are presented as digits and words, and with images of dice and fingers
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The Wild Robot - Peter Brown
When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island s unwelcoming animal inhabitants. As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed novel about what happens when nature and technology collide. By turns funny, moving, surprising and dramatic, this is a novel that is as thought-provoking as it is enchanting.
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The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne - Jonathan Stroud
England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes – large cities have disappeared and London has been replaced by a lagoon. The surviving population exists in fortified towns where they cling to traditional ways, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Conformity is rigidly enforced and those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted: some are killed, others are driven out into the wilds. Only a few fight back – and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends.
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All Because of Jackson - Dick King-Smith
I want to sail the seas, said Jackson. I want to see the world ... Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - a rabbit with a dream. He spends his days watching the tall sailing-ships coming and going. He LONGS to go to sea too. So one day - with his girlfriend, Bunny - Jackson stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life ...
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The Tale of Angelino Brown - David Almond
A warm and witty tale from a master storyteller, author of Carnegie Medal-winning Skellig and internationally bestseller The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas.Bert and Betty Brown have got themselves a little angel. Bert found him in his top pocket when he was driving his bus.Bert and Bettyâ ™s friends think heâ ™s lovely. So do Nancy and Jack and Alice from Class 5K. What a wonder!But Acting Head Teacher Mrs Mole is not so sure. Nor is Professor Smellie. Or the mysterious bloke in black who claims to be a School Inspector.Then thereâ ™s Basher Malone â “ big, lumbering Basher Malone. He REALLY doesnâ ™t like Angelino. And it looks like heâ ™s out to get him...
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One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time - Brown Craig
SHORTLISTED for the Baillie Gifford Prizeâ ™s 25th Anniversary Winner of Winners awardWINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2020A Spectator Book of the Year â ¢ A Times Book of the Year â ¢ A Telegraph Book of the Year â ¢ A Sunday Times Book of the YearFrom the award-winning author of Maâ ™am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret comes a fascinating, hilarious, kaleidoscopic biography of the Fab Four.John Updike compared them to â ˜the sun coming out on an Easter morningâ ™. Bob Dylan introduced them to drugs. The Duchess of Windsor adored them. Noel Coward despised them. JRR Tolkien snubbed them. The Rolling Stones copied them. Loenard Bernstein admired them. Muhammad Ali called them â ˜little sissiesâ ™. Successive Prime Ministers sucked up to them. No one has remained unaffected by the music of The Beatles. As Queen Elizabeth II observed on her golden wedding anniversary, â ˜Think what we would have missed if we had never heard The Beatles.â ™One Two Three Four traces the chance fusion of the four key elements that made up The Beatles: fire (John), water (Paul), air (George) and earth (Ringo). It also tells the bizarre and often unfortunate tales of the disparate and colourful people within their orbit, among them Fred Lennon, Yoko Ono, the Maharishi, Aunt Mimi, Helen Shapiro, the con artist Magic Alex, Phil Spector, their psychedelic dentist John Riley and their failed nemesis, Det Sgt Norman Pilcher.From the bestselling author of Maâ ™am Darling comes a kaleidoscopic mixture of history, etymology, diaries, autobiography, fan letters, essays, parallel lives, party lists, charts, interviews, announcements and stories. One Two Three Four joyfully echoes the frenetic hurly-burly of an era.
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