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The Rest of Their Lives - Didierlaurent Jean-Paul

From the author of The Reader on the 6.27, Jean-Paul Didierlaurent, comes another enchanting adventure into the land of love . . .

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Children of the State - Jeff Hobbs

From the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace comes “an eye-opening, fully humanizing, deeply affecting look at the often-misunderstood juvenile justice system and its inhabitants—young people of earnestness, disappointment, hope, and resilience” (Booklist, starred review).For many kids, a mistake made at age thirteen or fourteen—often resulting from external factors coupled with a biologically immature brain—can resonate through the rest of their lives, making high school difficult, college nearly impossible, and a middle-class life a mere fantasy. In Children of the State, Jeff Hobbs challenges any preconceived perceptions about how the juvenile justice system works—and demonstrates in brilliant, piercing prose: No one so young should ever be considered irredeemable. Writing with great heart and sensitivity, Hobbs “offers finely wrought portraits of the teenagers in juvenile hall, as well as the educators and counselors trying to help them find safe passage back to—and through—the real world” (Los Angeles Times). While serving a year-long detention in Wilmington, Delaware, a bright young man considers both the benefits and the immense costs of striving for college acceptance while imprisoned. A career juvenile hall English Language Arts teacher struggles to align the small moments of wonder in her ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Court of the Undying Seasons - A.M. Strickland

''WILL LEAVE YOU CRAVING MORE'' Culturefly''Brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery.'' - Hannah WhittenIn becoming a vampire, I''m less than a girl. And more.Or maybe I''m becoming what I always have been, deep inside.A blade.When Fin takes her secret love''s place in the village''s Finding, she''s whisked away to Castle Courtsheart, a notorious vampire school, where human students either become powerful vampires or spend the rest of their lives as lowly human thralls... if they survive long enough, that is.But Fin has no intention of becoming a vampire. Instead, she''s determined to learn how to kill vampires and avenge her mother, who was taken by the vampires years ago. But Courtsheart is as captivating as it is deadly, and Fin is quickly swept up in her new world and its inhabitants - particularly Gavron, her handsome and hostile vampire maker, whose blood is nothing short of intoxicating.As she uncovers a string of murders, Fin discovers a deadly ritual that threatens both vampires and humans. She must find the killer before she loses her life or betrays her heart. Get ready for a thrilling journey into a world of vampires, power, and danger!''A wildly imaginative world, a delightful cast ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Court of the Undying Seasons - A.M. Strickland

''Brutal romance, vicious stakes, and a twisty mystery.'' Hannah WhittenI''m becoming what I always have been, deep inside. A blade.When Fin takes her secret lover''s place in the village''s Finding, she''s whisked away to Castle Courtsheart, a notorious vampire school, where human students either become powerful vampires or spend the rest of their lives as a lowly human. . . that''s if they survive long enough. But Fin has no intention of becoming a vampire - she intends to kill them. Fin is quickly swept up in her new world and its inhabitants - particularly Gavron, her handsome and hostile vampire maker, whose blood is nothing short of intoxicating. As she uncovers a string of murders and a deadly ritual that threatens both vampires and humans. Now, Fin must find the killer before she loses her life or betrays her heart!Court of the Undying Seasons is a deliciously dark romantic novel and a pitch perfect modern take on classic vampire tropes.''A wildly imaginative world, a delightful cast of characters, and prose that expertly threads the needle between creepy and camp, this is a book to be devoured''Allison Saft, author of The Foxglove King''Enthralling, bloodthirsty and unapologetically queer''Laura Pohl, author of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Children's Book of Healthy Eating - Jo Stimpson

Written by nutritionist and expert author, Jo Stimpson, this book is designed to help children discover how much happier and healthier they can be when they eat the right foods and have a balanced diet.The principles shown will provide children with important life skills and awareness that will guide them through the rest of their lives.Includes wipe-clean reward chart and star stickers to encourage and reward learning.

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The Children's Book of Dental Health

Designed to help encourage children to understand and practise good dental hygiene for healthy teeth and happy smiles to last a lifetime. The principles shown will provide children with important life skills and an awareness that will guide them through childhood and throughout the rest of their lives.Includes wipe-clean reward chart and star stickers to encourage and reward learning.

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The One - Kiera Cassová

THE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon’s heart…It’s swoon meets the Hunger Games in the third instalment of THE SELECTION series!For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve struggled with and dangers they’ve faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown – or to Prince Maxon’s heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose – and how hard she’ll have to fight for the future she wants.The breathtaking third title in THE SELECTION series will make you swoon!

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The Rest of Our Lives - Judy Goldman

A lively and poignant exploration of life’s latter decades.In The Rest of Our Lives, memoirist Judy Goldman brings her devoted readers dispatches from the edge of life, when turning eighty can be as surprising and baffling as losing your virginity or seeing The Beatles at Shea Stadium. In this lively and poignant exploration of aging, Goldman circles to those other uncharted moments of our lives when we are at once anxious and excited about just what might happen next. Goldman’s telling and retelling of pivotal stories of her own family and friends—romances, births, late-night taxi-cab rides, falls, frailty, and even death—are altogether new in her hands.

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War of the Windsors - Nigel Cawthorne

Telling the story of their lives from children to modern day, this fascinating and revelatory new book will look at the fraught relationship (and fiery rivalry) between King Charles and Prince Andrew.Raised for vastly different futures, one burdened with the responsibility of becoming the future king and the other destined to live in his shadow, Charles and Andrew have spent their lives on different sides of the same coin.War of the Windsors tells, for the first time, the complete story of Charles and Andrew from their diverging childhoods to their current struggles. It looks at the distinct but overlapping stories of the two heirs, from being separated in their early years and the Queen''s supposed overindulgence of Andrew to the competition for Lady Diana and finally, Charles'' ascension to throne while his brother is stripped of Royal duties. And it explores whether, with the scandals around Andrew still fresh in public memory, Charles will ever let his brother back into the family.With extensive research and expert sourcing, War of the Windsors is the incredible inside story of a family in turmoil. Recounting the highs and lows of a brotherhood then turned into a rivalry, royal author and journalist Nigel Cawthorne ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Day of the Caesars (Eagles of the Empire 16) - Simon Scarrow

The Sunday Times bestsellerAD 54. Claudius is dead. Rome is in turmoil. And two brave heroes of the Roman army face the challenge of their lives. Simon Scarrow''s DAY OF THE CAESARS is not to be missed by readers of Conn Iggulden and Bernard Cornwell. ''A new book in Simon Scarrow''s series about the Roman army is always a joy'' The TimesThe Emperor Claudius is dead. Nero rules. His half-brother Britannicus has also laid claim to the throne. A bloody power struggle is underway. All Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro want is a simple army life, fighting with their brave and loyal men. But Cato has caught the eye of rival factions determined to get him on their side. To survive, Cato must play a cunning game, and enlist the help of the one man in the Empire he can trust: Macro.As the rebel force grows, legionaries and Praetorian Guards are moved like chess pieces by powerful and shadowy figures. A political game has created the ultimate military challenge. Can civil war be averted? The future of the Empire is in Cato''s hands...IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!

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The Children's Book of Success at School - Sophie Giles

This colourful book is designed to help children discover and understand how to get on well in school, and to build good learning habits which will see them thrive and succeed. The principles shown will provide children with important life skills and an awareness that will guide them through childhood and throughout the rest of their livesIncludes wipe-clean reward chart and star stickers to encourage and reward learning.

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Supertato: Eviltato vs Superpea - Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet

Look out for the next THRILLING adventure in this super bestselling series! It’s night-time in the supermarket and the veggies are in for the shock of their lives! Supertato’s gone BAD! And if Supertato is now EVILTATO, just what does that mean for The Evil Pea…? Prepare for the supermarket switcheroo that will change EVERYTHING! Supertato is now a CBeebies TV show!

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The Black Utopians - Aaron Robertson

''Renewed my faith in the human power to resist, imagine and make new, better worlds.’ Susanna Crossman, author of Home Is Where We StartHow do the disillusioned, the forgotten, and the persecuted not merely hold on to life but expand its possibilities and preserve its beauty? What, in other words, does utopia look like in black?These questions animate Aaron Robertson’s exploration of Black Americans’ efforts to remake the conditions of their lives. Writing in the tradition of Saidiya Hartman and Ta-Nehisi Coates, Robertson makes his way from his ancestral hometown of Promise Land, Tennessee, to Detroit – the city where he was born, and where one of the country’s most remarkable Black utopian experiments got its start. Founded by the brilliant preacher Albert Cleage Jr., the Shrine of the Black Madonna combined Afrocentric Christian practice with radical social projects. Central to this endeavour was the Shrine’s chancel mural of a Black Virgin and child, the icon of a nationwide liberation movement that would come to be known as Black Christian Nationalism.Alongside the Shrine’s story, Robertson reflects on a diverse array of Black utopian visions, from the Reconstruction era through the countercultural fervour of the 1960s and 1970s and into the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This America of Ours - Nate Schweber

Winner of the High Plains Book Award | Best Book of the Year - Outdoor Writers Association of America"How could we have missed the swashbuckling story of Avis and Bernard DeVoto, tribunes of public lands, free speech and liberty itself? Thankfully we have it now from Nate Schweber, in telling and rich details that make clear its ties to Joe McCarthy, J. Edgar Hoover, and today's demagogue-ridden America."Larry Tye, New York Times bestselling author of Demagogue A brilliant rendering of what 'the open space of democracy' must be if we are to survive its present state of erosion.Terry Tempest WilliamsThe untold and energetic history of the extraordinary couple who rescued national parks from McCarthyismand inspired a future of conservation (Wall Street Journal)In late-1940s America, few writers commanded attention like Bernard DeVoto. Alongside his brilliant wife and editor, Avis, DeVoto was a firebrand of American liberty, free speech, and perhaps our greatest national treasure: public lands. But when a corrupt band of lawmakers, led by Senator Pat McCarran, sought to quietly cede millions of acres of national parks and other western lands to logging, mining, and private industry, the DeVotos entered the fight of their lives. Bernard and Avis built a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Swimmers - Julie Otsuka

Up above there are wildfires, smog alerts, epic droughts, paper jams, teachers' strikes, insurrections, revolutions, record-breaking summers of unendurable heat, but down below, at the pool, it is always a comfortable eighty-one degrees ...Alice is one of a group of obsessed recreational swimmers for whom their local swimming pool has become the centre of their lives - a place of unexpected kinship, freedom, and ritual. Until one day a crack appears beneath its surface ...As cracks also begin to appear in Alice's memory, her husband and daughter are faced with the dilemma of how best to care for her. As Alice clings to the tethers of her past in a Home she feels certain is not her home, her daughter must navigate the newly fractured landscape of their relationship.A novel about mothers and daughters, grief and memory, love and implacable loss, The Swimmers is spellbinding, incantatory and unforgettable. The finest work yet from a true modern master.

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The Survivors - Alex Schulman

''You''ll cry for these brothers: for the men they became, for the boys they were, for the innocence they lost. Alex Schulman will take you deep into an emotional labyrinth'' Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called OveYears ago, they fled the lake house.Now, the brothers have returned. Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother''s ashes - young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father''s favour and their mother''s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces?The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.

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The Seabird’s Cry - Adam Nicolson

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018WINNER OF THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017The full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers. The book looks at the pattern of their lives, their habitats, the threats they face and the passions they inspire – beautifully illustrated by Kate Boxer.Seabirds are master navigators, thriving in the most demanding environment on earth. In this masterly book, drawing on all the most recent research, Adam Nicolson follows them to the coasts and islands of Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, and the Americas. Beautifully illustrated by Kate Boxer, The Seabird’s Cry is a celebration of the wonders of the only creatures at home in the air, on land and on the sea. It also carries a warning: the number of seabirds has dropped by two-thirds since 1950. Extinction stalks the ocean and there is a danger that the grand cry of a seabird colony will this century become little but a memory.

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Lightfall: The Dark Times - Tim Probert

The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their worldÂ’s darkest mysteries.But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long agoÂ…and a beacon of hope for the future.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library AssociationÂ’s Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

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The Mitford Girls - Mary S. Lovell

''A sensational saga'' Mail on Sunday''A cracking read'' Lynn Barber, Observer''Engrossing from beginning to end'' Vogue''Fascinating, the way all great family stories are fascinating'' New York Times Book ReviewEven if the six daughters, born between 1904 and 1920, of the charming, eccentric David, Lord Redesdale and his wife Sydney had been quite ordinary women, the span of their lives - encompassing the most traumatic century in Britain''s history - and the status to which they were born, would have made their story a fascinating one. But Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Decca and Debo, ''the mad, mad Mitfords'', were far from ordinary.

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All the Perfect Days - Michael Thompson

"A stunning tale." —Booklist, STARRED review for How to Be RememberedFor readers of Rebecca Serle''s In Five Years and Nikki Erlick''s The Measure, Michael Thompson''s romantic magical realism will have you smiling, laughing, crying, and questioning: If you knew when someone was going to die...would you tell them?Family doctor Charlie Knight is in his late thirties, still playing tennis against the same people every Friday night. Still jogging the same streets every morning. Still treating the same patients every day—fixing the high blood pressure and arthritic knees of folks who''ve known him since he was a kid. But Charlie has a secret plan to escape. A plan to live the life he wants, even if the woman he was meant to do it with has left him behind.But then Genevieve Longstaff comes back to their hometown, just as something extraordinary happens. Charlie begins to have a vision of the exact number of days a person has left until they die.Charlie believes it''s a gift. It certainly seems like one—after all, he''s using it to help his patients, family and friends make the most of their lives: to mend relationships, to travel, to retire. But this gift comes with awful consequences, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Abhorsen: The Old Kingdom 4 - Garth Nix

The fourth incredible installment of Garth Nix's bestselling OLD KINGDOM fantasy series, perfect for fans of His Dark Materials or Game of ThronesBesieged on all sides, Lirael, Sameth and the Disreputable Dog are in for the fight of their lives. Chlorr of the Mask, under the control of the enormously powerful Necromancer Hedge, is determined to free Orannis the Destroyer - the greatest and most powerful Free Magic creature in the history of the Old Kingdom. Only Lirael, newly come into her inheritance as the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, and only just beginning to understand her powers as a Remembrancer, has any chance of stopping the Destroyer - although she has no idea how. To make matters worse, Sameth's best friend, Nick, seems to be helping the Destroyer, and there has been no word from the Abhorsen Sabriel or King Touchstone for days. With only a vision from the Clayr to guide her, and the rather mixed help of her companions, Lirael must search in both Life and Death for some means to defeat the Destroyer. The Old Kingdom - and the world - is depending on her...

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The Blood Crows - Simon Scarrow

IF YOU DON''T KNOW SIMON SCARROW, YOU DON''T KNOW ROME!THE BLOOD CROWS is the unputdownable twelfth novel in Simon Scarrow''s bestselling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Simon Scarrow''s gripping novels: ''Ferocious and compelling'' Daily Express Britannia, AD 51. For nearly a decade, the Roman Empire has fought to assert its hold over Britannia. But relentless opposition from native tribes led by the fanatical King Caratacus threatens to destroy everything.Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro are dispatched from Rome to aid the campaign. Placed in command of an outpost in the remote western mountains, they face a challenge even more deadly than the unremitting attacks of barbarian forces. For they must wrench control of the fort from Centurion Quertus, a man who wages a savage personal war and inspires a loyalty in his men above their bond with Rome. With dangerous enemies on both sides, Cato and Macro face the fight of their lives to bring peace to the most perilous frontier in Europe.

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The Survivors - Alex Schulman

Years ago, they fled the lake house.Now, the brothers have returned. Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother''s ashes - young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father''s favour and their mother''s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces?The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.

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The Unfinished - Reinhard Jirgl

A profound novel detailing the brutal legacy of Nazism on four generations of a family in Germany. Komotau, the Czech Republic, late summer, 1945. Four women—seventy-year-old Johanna, her two daughters Hanna and Maria, and Hanna’s daughter Anna—are ordered by the new Czech authorities to leave their homes and assemble with other Germans at the local train station. They are given thirty minutes—the “wild expulsions” of Sudeten Germans have begun. But where is Anna?  Witnessing the revenge lynching of SS and suspected collaborators on her walk home, she arrives in Komotau to find her family gone. The trek takes the older women via Munich, then Dresden and Magdeburg, to an outpost in the far northwest of the Soviet zone where they settle as farm laborers. Once united again, their hope of one day returning to the heimat—homeland—is both a source of strength and a burden, choking attachments to new surroundings and neighbors. This conflict will prove to be the story of their lives, as well as both the joy and ruin of Anna’s son.  A tale of four generations told in Reinhard Jirgl’s unique and subversively expressive idiom, The Unfinished plays out between the ruins of Nazi Germany and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Zebedee And The Valentines - Abs Bailey

Zebedee and The Valentines have just played the gig of their lives. The seven people watching them agree. With a big battle of the bands approaching, lead singer Zebedee and his motley crew of punks seem ready to blow up. But when the Devil is booking your gigs and the competition is fierce, was it ever really going to be that easy? It may take a tragedy for Zebedee to turn his self-centered attitude around. The debut graphic novel from incredible new creator Abs Bailey, Zebedee and The Valentines is a psychedelic tale of betrayal, tragedy and triumph told through the lens of the 80s, and with amps turned up to 11.

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The Doll - Yrsa Sigurdardóttir

''I love the Children''s House series and Yrsa delivers again with The Doll. Such engaging characters and a compelling, twisted and creepy mystery - I couldn''t put it down!'' SHARI LAPENA ''Yrsa is a wonderful storyteller. Her stories are atmospheric, mysterious and brilliantly plotted ... you will never see the twists coming'' MARI HANNAH''A magnificent writer'' KARIN SLAUGHTERIt was meant to be a quiet family fishing trip, a chance for mother and daughter to talk. But it changes the course of their lives forever.They catch nothing except a broken doll that gets tangled in the net. After years in the ocean, the doll a terrifying sight and the mother''s first instinct is to throw it back, but she relents when her daughter pleads to keep it. This simple act of kindness proves fatal. That evening, the mother posts a picture of the doll on social media. By the morning, she is dead and the doll has disappeared.Several years later and Detective Huldar is in his least favourite place - on a boat in rough waters, searching for possible human remains. However, identifying the skeleton they find on the seabed proves harder than initially thought, and Huldar must draw on psychologist ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Solution Focused Approach with Children and Young People

The Solution Focused Approach with Children and Young People: Current Thinking and Practice brings together leading figures and innovative practitioners from different professions, contexts and countries to provide a unique overview of Solution Focused work with children and young people. Presenting a range of applications in individual, group and community work, it puts the spotlight on diverse fields, exploring how the Solution Focused approach can work in real-world contexts.This book showcases a powerful, engaging approach which helps children and young people find the resources and strengths to manage difficulties and make the most of their lives. It contains interesting case studies, narrative descriptions of original practice, programmes of work developed using Solution Focused principles, and thought-provoking discussions of key elements of practice. With chapters presenting perspectives from coaching, therapy, consultancy and education, and applications including learning assessments, child protection, bereavement, edge of care, and youth offending, the book provides an overview of the current state of practice and provides pointers to potential new developments.The Solution Focused Approach with Children and Young People will help both experienced practitioners and those new to the approach to develop and update their knowledge and skills, as well as introducing them to creative and cutting-edge ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Book Eaters - Sunyi Dean

THE NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘I devoured this’ V.E. Schwab‘A vampire-themed Handmaid’s Tale, with effective thrills that are intensified by social commentary’ GuardianA gorgeous new fantasy horror – a book about stories and fairy tales with family and love at its dark heart…Hidden across England and Scotland live six old Book Eater families.The last of their lines, they exist on the fringes of society and subsist on a diet of stories and legends.Children are rare and their numbers have dwindled, so when Devon Fairweather’s second child is born a dreaded Mind Eater – a perversion of her own kind, who consumes not stories but the minds and souls of humans – she flees before he can be turned into a weapon for the family… or worse.Living among humans and finding prey for her son, Devon seeks a cure for his hunger. But time is running out – for her family want her back, and with every soul her son consumes he loses a little more of himself…This is a story of escape, a mother’s savage devotion and a queer love that will electrify readers looking for something beguiling, thrilling, strange and new.Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman, Susanna Clarke, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Down To The Sea In Ships - Horatio Clare

''Magnificent'' Robert MacfarlaneWinner of the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the YearOur lives depend on shipping but it is a world which is largely hidden from us. In every lonely corner of every sea, through every night, every day, and every imaginable weather, tiny crews of seafarers work the giant ships which keep landed life afloat. These ordinary men live extraordinary lives, subject to dangers and difficulties we can only imagine, from hurricanes and pirates to years of confinement in hazardous, if not hellish, environments. Horatio Clare joins two container ships on their epic voyages across the globe and experiences unforgettable journeys. As the ships cross seas of history and incident, seafarers unfold the stories of their lives, and a beautiful and terrifying portrait of the oceans and their human subjects emerges.''Tremendous'' The Times

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The Paris Peacemakers - Flora Johnston

The Paris Peacemakers follows three Scots as they attempt to pick up the pieces of their lives while the fabric of post-war Europe is stitched together for good or ill. 1919, Paris. As the guns fall silent, The Paris Peacemakers follows those attempting to start afresh while the fabric of Europe is stitched together for good or ill.Stella Rutherford, desperate to staunch her grief, has thrown herself into her work at the International Peace Conference, while the crucial negotiations play out. Her sister Corran is also headed to France where the wounds of war are still fresh for many, including her fiancé Rob Campbell. Rob, one of the few surviving members of a celebrated Scottish rugby team, has been profoundly marked by his time as a surgeon on the front line.What comes next for each of them? Flora Johnston was inspired by the poignant story of the pre-WWI Scottish rugby team which was decimated in the trenches, as well as the letters written by her great-aunt who was a typist at the Paris Peace Conference. For fans of Sebastian Faulks, Helen Dunmore and Pat Barker.

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The Paris Cooking School - Sophie Beaumont

The Australian Women’s Weekly Great Read ‘there is a freshness and vivacity to this cooking school novel that is utterly beguiling.’ –The Australian Women's Weekly Life rarely serves up the perfect dish, but second chances are always on the menu . . . There’s nothing quite so beautiful as Paris in the spring; and when you add in the chance to learn the French way of food, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, who can resist? Not Gabi Picabea or Kate Evans who have come from Australia to Sylvie Morel’s Paris Cooking School. Both are at a crossroads, and learning to cook the French way in Paris, far away from all their troubles, seems like the perfect escape. Still bruised from a shocking betrayal by her ex-husband, Kate is trying to find a new place for herself in life, and emotional peace, while French–Australian artist Gabi is struggling with a crippling creative block. Meanwhile, Sylvie is facing challenges of her own – a mysterious harassment campaign against the school and a reassessment of her relationship with her commitment-shy lover, Claude. For each of the women, that extraordinary April in Paris will bring unexpected twists and transformations that will change the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Bratři Núnezové / The Núnez Brothers - Jan Wollner

Studie z globálních dějin umění / A Study in Global Art History Chilští umělci Guillermo (1930-2024) a Sergio (1931-2002) Núnezové sdíleli jakožto bratři obdobné výchozí podmínky, ale Praha, kde na přelomu padesátých a šedesátých let studovali na Vysoké škole uměleckoprůmyslové, byla posledním místem, kde žili a pracovali společně. Od té doby měly jejich kariéry, odehrávající se na několika kontinentech, radikálně odlišný směr. Guillermo Núnez působil v New Yorku, odkud se vrátil do Chile, aby se v pozici ředitele Muzea současného umění podílel na kulturní politice Salvadora Allendeho. Po jeho smrti byl vězněn, musel uprchnout do Evropy a v její západní i východní části jako disident svojí tvorbou svědčil o zločinech Pinochetova vojenského režimu. Sergio Núnez z Prahy odjel do porevolučního republikánského Iráku, aby vyučoval na bagdádské Tahrir College. Po dalším převratu v Iráku se vrátil do Prahy, usadil se zde a pracoval v Mezinárodním svazu studentstva, pro který navrhoval plakáty. Zatímco Guillermo Núnez platí za zásadního představitele chilského moderního umění, Sergio Núnez je zapomenutý. Kniha využívá metodologii globálních dějin umění k porovnání kariér obou bratrů. Vychází česko-anglicky v rámci projektu NAKI III / Místa tvořivosti* / Uměleckoprůmyslové vzdělávání - konstrukce identit, záchrana minulosti a design budoucnosti. Grafika František Polák. Kniha ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Forever Home - Mikel Welch

This stunning, easy-to-follow design book shows homeowners and renters how to maximize their budget and create a space that is functional, timeless, and uniquely their own—from the co-host of Netflix’s Hack My Home and in-house design expert on The Drew Barrymore Show.We often hear the term "forever home" and think of an imaginary place we want to live in for the rest of our lives, where we''ve splurged on fantastical details to pass down through generations. However, a forever home can be any space, whether a house or an apartment, where you put down roots, make lasting memories, and feel completely at ease.If you''ve ever felt overwhelmed by what color to paint your walls or which wall coverings to buy, Mikel Welch takes the stress out of decorating, walking you through approachable design principles to help you create a home you can love for as long as you want. At every step, realistic budgeting is front of mind as Mikel shows when it makes sense to splurge and how else you can save through the art of illusion (AKA making things look expensive without spending a lot of money!). With forewords by Drew Barrymore and Shea McGhee of Studio McGhee--as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Surge - Adam Kovac

Larry Chandler knows what his fellow soldiers don’t—that war scars you and haunts you, leaving you with memories you’d prefer not to face. They’re all National Guardsmen serving together in Iraq, but he’s already done a stint in Afghanistan, whereas they’re fresh-faced youngsters on their first tour. The new soldiers are eager for something more interesting than life on a firebase, or boring guard duty at isolated outposts—and they’re about to get their wish.Adam Kovac has written one of the great novels of The Forever Wars—one that captures both the dust and grit and sweat of soldiers on patrol, and the surrealism of their lives back on base. (Where they might be checking Facebook and ordering lattes one minute, and dodging mortars the next.) In its first edition, it earned comparisons to the likes of Hemingway, Mailer, and O’Brien; this revised second edition promises to find it the audience it so richly deserves.

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SUPERMAX: The Max and Angela Trilogy - Ken Bruen, Jason Starr

A pitch-black crime comedy from two of the hottest thriller writers on either side of the Atlantic, Supermax is a bloody, bawdy odyssey of drug dealing, adultery, and murder for fans of Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen, and Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho.When a small-time businessman who’s a legend in his own mind (that would be Max) hatches a plan with his sexpot secretary (that’s Angela) to murder his wife and live happily ever after, you might think everything would go smoothly – but Max and Angela are in for the ride of their lives, as an escalating series of bad decisions and worse luck plunges them into a tsunami of crime and depravity featuring IRA hitmen, an aspiring serial killer, a wheelchair-bound blackmailer, trigger-happy drug dealers, and the warring factions in one of the world’s deadliest prisons. Award-winning authors Ken Bruen (JACK TAYLOR) and Jason Starr (THE NEXT TIME I DIE) set out to write the wildest crime saga of all time, and the three novels that resulted – originally published as BUST, SLIDE, and THE MAX – earned rave reviews and nominations for the Barry and Anthony Awards. Long unavailable in their original print editions, these cult classics are ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Alter Ego Effect - Todd Herman

Now a Wall Street Journal bestseller.What if the games we played as children were the greatest gift to helping us achieve more today?Before stage fright, impostor syndrome, emotional baggage, and the other dubious gifts of adulthood, everyone pretended to be a superhero, a favorite athlete, an inspiring entertainer, a nurse, a firefighter, a lion, or whatever else captured our imaginations. And yet, that natural creativity is slowly squeezed out of us because we think it''s childish or it''s ''time to grow up.'' Now Todd Herman''backed by scientific research and countless stories from the real world''will show us how to tap into the human imagination  to unleash new versions of ourselves, ready-made to kick ass.    Herman has been coaching champions in every field for over twenty years, and he''s helped them bring out their Heroic Self to transcend the forces pulling them into the Ordinary World.           Anyone attempting ambitious things faces adversity, resistance, and challenges, but Herman confronts these obstacles with a question: Who or what needs to show up to make success inevitable? In The Alter Ego Effect, Herman presents countless stories from salespeople, executives, entertainers, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Kinfolk Entrepreneur - Nathan Williams

In The Kinfolk Entrepreneur, author Nathan Williams introduces readers to 40 creative business owners around the globe, offering an inspiring, in-depth look behind the scenes of their lives and their companies. Pairing insightful interviews with striking images of these men and women and their workspaces, The Kinfolk Entrepreneur makes business personal. The book profiles both budding and experienced entrepreneurs across a broad range of industries (from fashion designers to hoteliers) in cities across the globe (from Copenhagen to Dubai). Readers will learn how today’s industry leaders handle both their successes and failures, achieve work-life balance, find motivation in the face of adversity, and so much more. (The book jacket was updated in May 2022; some customers may receive an earlier version of the jacket.)

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The Doll - Yrsa Sigurdardóttir

''I love the Children''s House series and Yrsa delivers again with The Doll. Such engaging characters and a compelling, twisted and creepy mystery - I couldn''t put it down!'' SHARI LAPENA''Yrsa is a wonderful storyteller. Her stories are atmospheric, mysterious and brilliantly plotted ... you will never see the twists coming'' MARI HANNAH''A magnificent writer'' KARIN SLAUGHTERIt was meant to be a quiet family fishing trip, a chance for mother and daughter to talk. But it changes the course of their lives forever.They catch nothing except a broken doll that gets tangled in the net. After years in the ocean, the doll a terrifying sight and the mother''s first instinct is to throw it back, but she relents when her daughter pleads to keep it. This simple act of kindness proves fatal. That evening, the mother posts a picture of the doll on social media. By the morning, she is dead and the doll has disappeared.Several years later and Detective Huldar is in his least favourite place - on a boat in rough waters, searching for possible human remains. However, identifying the skeleton they find on the seabed proves harder than initially thought, and Huldar must draw on psychologist Freyja''s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Modern Saints

The saints were the original social justice advocates. This stunning collection of contemporary portraits celebrates their diversity and spiritual depth as never before, accompanied by thoughtful reflections from bestselling and influential writers.“This book is profound, insightful, and beautifully disruptive.”—Sarah Bessey, author of the New York Times bestsellers A Rhythm of Prayer and Jesus FeministOver the centuries, the rich diversity and relevance of the saints has been whitewashed, their images portrayed as expressionless, and the lessons of their lives watered down. But artist, writer, and modern iconographer Gracie Morbitzer is painting the truth. The Modern Saints is a celebration of the divergence of ethnicities, ages, abilities, and practices of spiritual pilgrims who transformed the world, and an invitation to connect with historical icons whose lives have astonishing and inspiring relevance for our present-day.Each entry of this striking collection features a contemporary image of the saint, a re-imagining of the space they might hold in society today, and an inspiring prayer to honor each figure. Readers will appreciate each contribution from our current generation''s spiritual thought leaders that illuminate the impact and wisdom each historical saint offers us today.Among forty-eight additional spiritual reflections and original paintings, The Modern Saints presents:• Fr. James ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Kindness - Polly Samson

BY THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A THEATRE FOR DREAMERSLONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2017An Observer Book of the Year''Brilliant, tender and beautiful'' ANDREW O''HAGAN ‘A dark, sexy little masterpiece’ JOJO MOYES ‘An addictive, cleverly structured and intriguing relationship story of lies and flawed communication’ SUNDAY TIMES Book of the Week ‘Entices you to revel in its languid, beautifully written prose while demanding that you turn the page to discover the secrets it holds ‘ OBSERVER Paperback of the week Julian’s fall begins the moment he sets eyes on Julia. Julia is married and eight years Julian’s senior. Ignoring warnings from family and friends they give up all they have to be together. Their new life offers immense happiness, especially after their daughter Mira is born. But when Mira becomes terrifyingly ill, it is impossible for Julia to conceal the explosive secret that she has been keeping at the heart of their lives.

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The Ladder - Cathy Newman

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLOODY BRILLIANT WOMENA Times Best Book of the YearThe Ladder brings together discussions between women – about work, love, growth, challenge, the big decisions and the stories of their lives.Offering inspiration and wise counsel from some of the world’s most acclaimed and influential women, this book is an insight and a trove of solidarity, turning over ideas of change, anger, illness, imposter syndrome, self-knowledge, purpose, how to not panic in a crisis and how to stop worrying you’re boring when there isn’t one.Amidst these pages are discussions with women who have achieved extraordinary things in their fields and pursuits, from politicians like Nicola Sturgeon and Angela Rayner to scientists like Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, activists like Rosamund Kissi-Debrah, film-makers like Waad Al-Kateab, religious leaders like Rose Hudson-Wilkin and broadcasters like Joan Bakewell.

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The Boy Who Saved a Bear - Nizrana Farook

A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!

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The Squid Squad - Aoife Dooley

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS meets BUNNY VERSUS MONKEY in this hilarious,zany and action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers aged5-8. Join naughty best friends Ollie the vampire squid and Zingthe toxin-squirting sea bunny as they cause chaos in the deep seawith the rest of their undersea crew!

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The Red Witch - Robert Sanborn

Someone wicked this way comesIt was supposed to be peaceful after Delilah was born. Then a bloody threat on their door, proclaiming 'Delilah Is Ours!', throws Henry and Joanne into the battle of their lives. What hides within the soul of their child may hold the key to salvation for all. Or, in the hands of the Red Witch, it could destroy everything

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The Sparkly Day!

Meet Kelp and his friends from the DreamWorks Animation Not Quite Narwhal animated show in this novelty board book with glitter on the cover and every spread!Join Kelp, Scallop, Cruz, and the rest of their friends as they search for the most sparkly, glittery things to bring to a sparkle soirée! DreamWorks Animation’s animated show, Not Quite Narwhal © DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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The Ladder - Cathy Newman

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLOODY BRILLIANT WOMENA Times Best Book of the YearThe Ladder brings together discussions between women – about work, love, growth, challenge, the big decisions and the stories of their lives.Offering inspiration and wise counsel from some of the world’s most acclaimed and influential women, this book is an insight and a trove of solidarity, turning over ideas of change, anger, illness, imposter syndrome, self-knowledge, purpose, how to not panic in a crisis and how to stop worrying you’re boring when there isn’t one.Amidst these pages are discussions with women who have achieved extraordinary things in their fields and pursuits, from politicians like Nicola Sturgeon and Angela Rayner to scientists like Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, activists like Rosamund Kissi-Debrah, film-makers like Waad Al-Kateab, religious leaders like Rose Hudson-Wilkin and broadcasters like Joan Bakewell.

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The Casagrandes Vol. 7 - The Loud House Creative Team

The Casagrandes return with a new collection of hilarious adventures featuring Ronnie Anne, Bobby Santiago, and the rest of their friends in Great Lakes City!

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Nightmare of a Trip - Maureen Kilmer

Leigh Somerset wants to spend some quality time with her kids before they grow up, and her husband has always fancied himself sort of a Clark Griswold figure. So the Somersets will be spending their family vacation on the road, driving from suburban Milwaukee to Orlando, Florida. Already off to a rocky start, when they stumble upon an abandoned, half-burned farmhouse in Indiana, the Somersets inadvertently unleash an eerie past that will follow them the rest of their trip. From creepy indoor waterparks to paranormal-activity plagued Cracker Barrels, it''s one thing after another in the pursuit of the great American summer road trip. Will the Somersets be able to shake these bad vibes and get on with family bonding, or will the road less traveled become the highway to hell?

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The Cormorant - Stephen Gregory

When a young family inherit a remote mountain-side cottage in north Wales, giving them the chance to change the course of their lives and start over, the one condition of the will seems strange but harmless. They are to care for a cormorant until the end of its life.

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Coaching Football For Dummies - The National Alliance For Youth Sports

Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football team. Your journey through the season will be packed with moments that make you smile and that you and your players will remember for the rest of your lives.

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