the ring of bright water trilogy gavin maxwell

Gavin Maxwell s trilogy is essential reading Sunday HeraldFifty years ago Gavin Maxwell went to live in an abandoned house on a shingle beach on the west coast of Scotland. A haven for wildlife - he named his home Camusfearna and settled there with the otters Mij, Edal and Teko.Ring of Bright Water chronicles Gavin Maxwell s first ten years with the otters and touched the hearts of readers the world over, brilliantly evoking life with these playful animals in this natural paradise. Two further volumes followed bringing the story full circle telling of the difficult last years and the final abandonment of the settlement.For the first time the entire trilogy is available in a single narrative in this beautifully presented collection. If you like your wildlife, this is a must-read Reader Review For lovers of otters this is an admirable compilation Reader Review You will fall in love with Scotland Reader Review

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Young Samurai: The Ring of Water is the fifith book in this blockbuster series by Chris BradfordJack Fletcher has been left for dead.Bruised and battered, Jack Fletcher wakes up in a roadside inn wrapped only in a dirty kimono. He has lost everything, including his memory of what happened.Determined to discover the truth, Jack goes on a quest to retrieve his belongings - his precious swords, his friend Akiko s black pearl and most important of all, his father s prize possession. Relying on his samurai and ninja training, Jack realises The Ring of Water is the key to his survival.But with only a washed up Ronin - a masterless samurai - for help, what will Jack manage to find? What will he lose? And what will he have to sacrifice? A fantastic adventure that floors the reader on page one and keeps them there until the end - Eoin Colfer***You can learn more about Chris Bradford and his books at www.youngsamurai.com.***

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A superb new translation of one of the greatest nineteenth century poems: the libretto to Wagner s Ring cycleThe scale and grandeur of Wagner s The Ring of the Nibelung has no precedent and no successor. It preoccupied Wagner for much of his adult life and revolutionized the nature of opera, the orchestra, the demands on singers and on the audience itself. The four operas-The Rhinegold, The Valkyrie, Siegfried and Twilight of the Gods - are complete worlds, conjuring up extraordinary mythological landscapes through sound as much as staging.Wagner wrote the entire libretto before embarking on the music. Discarding the grand choruses and bravura duets central to most operas, he used the largest musical forces in the context often of only a handful of singers on stage. The words were essential: he was telling a story and making an argument in a way that required absolute attention to what was said. The libretto for The Ring lies at the heart of nineteenth century culture. It is in itself a work of power and grandeur and it had an incalculable effect on European and specifically German culture. John Deathridge s superb new translation, with notes and a fascinating introduction, is essential for anyone who wishes to get to grips with one of the great musical experiences.

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The Ring of Solomon is a prequel to the New York Times bestselling Bartimaeus series by Jonathan Stroud, author of Lockwood Co. - a global No.1 show on Netflix.**Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here.**It is 950 BC, and King Solomon rules Jerusalem with a steely hand on which gleams a mystic ring of immense and unforgiving power.One of Solomonâ ™s magical slaves, the irrepressible djinni Bartimaeus, is stuck doing dead-end jobs for the king. But when Asmira, a young Sheban assassin, arrives to kill Solomon, steal the ring and save her country from his attack, she makes Bartimaeus an offer he canâ ™t refuse. If he helps her succeed, she will give him his freedom.What could possibly go wrong?Set in an alternate world controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying bestseller will enthral readers of all ages.As funny as ever. Stroud has lost none of his dazzle â “ Financial TimesDeservedly shortlisted for the Costa Prize â “ Sunday Times

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Writing the History of Modern Revolutions provides students with a comprehensive overview of the history of revolutions and how these histories have been framed, debated, and understood since the nineteenth century.Beginning in the 19th century with historical accounts of the French Revolution, the book traces how contemporary politics and new developments in the humanities and social sciences have shaped existing scholarship and analysis of revolutionary phenomenon. Not only this, but the book also offers a concise and synthetic account of how scholars have addressed contemporary critical political and social issues in a historical context, which will be of value to both scholars across disciplines as well as students taking courses in political science, sociology, and modern history.The book will provide students with a solid understanding of some of the most dramatic moments in modern history, including Revolutions relevant to Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the post-colonial world. It will encourage students to think critically about how the history of modern revolutions have been written and provide them with a thorough understanding of the approaches to revolution, key works and scholars in the field, as well as an understanding of the wider contexts in which these revolutions occurred.

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JACK FLETCHER IS BATTLING THE HIGH SEASAmbushed by the Shogun s samurai, Jack and his friends have only one hope of escape - the Seto Sea. But with ferocious storms, man-eating sharks and ninja pirates at every turn, their chosen route is fraught with danger. A treacherous crew only adds to their problems as they flee south from a ruthless samurai sea lord. Unless Jack can harness the Ring of Wind, he and his friends are destined for a watery grave . . .Book 7 in the blockbuster Young Samurai series by Chris Bradford. Visit www.youngsamurai.com for competitions and FREE teacher resources.

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Have you ever faced water-use restrictions and worried about how you can still grow a beautiful, productive landscape? Let The Water-Smart Garden show you how! As freshwater shortages increasingly strike regions around the globe, it’s more important than ever to employ water-conserving practices in the garden. Whether your landscape is filled with shrubs and perennials or fruits and vegetables, in The Water-Smart Garden, you’ll learn dozens of techniques to limit water use while growing a gorgeous and thriving garden. Not only will you learn how to make smart plant choices and improve the water-holding capacity of your soil, you’ll learn xeriscaping techniques, drought-tolerant growing tips, and plant care advice to make the most of low-water situations.Also includes information on:Harvesting and redistributing rainwater in cisterns and rain barrelsEmploying methods like ollas and drip irrigation to target water directly to plant rootsBeing more water-efficient in the vegetable garden by using mulches and targeted irrigationPlanting containers that require less-frequent watering Replacing a lawn with more drought-resilient plants Building swales and berms to redirect water to where it’s neededAuthor and dry-gardening horticulturist Noelle Johnson of @az.plant.lady makes it easy to help save this precious resource and still have a resilient, attractive, and low-maintenance landscape.

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The definitive art book for the remastered Spyro Reignited Trilogy, for fans young and old.

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Jack Fletcher is on the run with no sensei to guide him, he has just his wits and his swords against many new and unknown enemies, as he journeys along the treacherous road to the port of Nagasaki and perhaps home... But the Shogun s samurai are hot on his trail. Barely escaping their clutches, Jack runs headlong into a trap.

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Evil and hope clash and burn in the epic and shocking conclusion to the Shadow of the Fox trilogy.⠘One of my all-time favourite fantasy novels!⠙ Ellen Oh, author of the Prophecy and Spirit Hunters series, on Shadow of the FoxAll is lost.Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has given up the final piece of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers, in order to save everyone she loves from imminent death. Now she and her ragtag band of companions must journey to the wild sea cliffs of Iwagoto in a desperate last-chance effort to stop the Master of Demons from calling upon the Great Kami dragon and making the wish that will plunge the empire into destruction and darkness.But even with their combined skills and powers, this most unlikely team of heroes knows the forces of Evil may be impossible to overcome. And there is another player in the battle for the scroll, a player who has been watching, waiting for the right moment to pull strings that no one even realized existed⠦until now.Readers are loving Julie Kagawa⠙s Shadow of the Fox series!⠘[An] action-packed adventure⠦ a textured and tangible world overflowing with culture, tradition and history⠦ I would highly recommend this book⠙ Paper Lanterns magazine⠘Hands down one of the best books I ve read this year!⠙⠘Julie⠙s writing is pure magic⠙⠘Buy this book, read it!⠙⠘If you have school or work, you ll be sleep deprived because you won t be able to put it down!⠙⠘Shadow of the Fox is one of the best fantasy books I ve ever read.⠙⠘If you want an action-packed fantasy set in historical Japan, with samurais, spirits, and demon-slayers, and a dash of romance, please pick up this book!⠙⠘This book was amazing!⠘It⠙s breathtaking!⠙⠘This book was simply put epic!⠙⠘I cannot wait for the next book⠙⠘MIND BLOWN!⠙*** Shadow of the Fox series Book #1: Shadow of the FoxBook #2: Soul of the SwordBook #3: Night of the Dragon

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A fascinating tour of the water cycle, looking at where rain comes from, flooding and droughts, the importance of clean water and how water reaches the kitchen tap. With expert advice from the international non-governmental organization Water Aid, this book encourages children to be curious about the world around them and the flap format works works brilliantly for answering their questions.

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Erin Hunter s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars-now featuring fierce new art. The fourth book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #4: Sign of the Moon, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans. As the dark forces that have come between the four warrior Clans grow stronger, Jayfeather is summoned to the mountains by a desperate plea-the Tribe of Rushing Water is on the brink of being lost forever.

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A red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must rise and fight for her throne!Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family!A drug known as “nadai” has spread throughout the Water Tribe territory, so Yona and Riri, the daughter of the Water Tribe chief, are determined to end this drug crisis.However, their task is an uphill battle, and they couldn’t have imagined the dangers that await them!

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Dive into an amazing underwater world with this extraordinary visual encyclopedia. It s packed with deep-sea facts that are sure to delight young readers.From the fiercest sharks to the strangest jellyfish, and from the tiniest plankton to mightiest whales, this guide is perfect for children who want to know more about the seas that cover our blue planet - and the ocean-dwelling creatures that call them home.Written in easy-to-follow language and reflecting the latest research, this volume is precision engineered to engage the minds and fire the imaginations of bright young things.Spectacular full-colour illustrations by Marc Pattenden bring the text to life while fact boxes and diagrams present in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.A perfect in-depth guide to the oceans for all children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Reference Library series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child s bookshelf.

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The first novel in a spellbinding new fantasy adventure series from the author of The Huntress trilogy. Perfect for readers 8-12 and fans of Philip Pullman, Abi Elphinstone and Katherine Rundell.Everything changed the day the dreams disappearedâ ¦ and the nightmares came.Twelve-year-old Bea lives with her mother Ula and her owl Pip in a cottage on the wild moors. Since the day the dreams disappeared, and an affliction of nightmares began sweeping across the lands, everyone is leaving and their settlement is being abandoned. But when Ula grows sick with the affliction, she wonâ ™t leave â “ and sheâ ™s keeping a secret from Bea.Just as Bea begins to despair, the mysterious Night Train steams across the moors, bringing a stranger who offers her the chance to save her mother. Bea is flung into a faraway adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers, skilled warriors and performers who must go to work each night inside the dreams of the powerful. But the nightmares are following close behind.Itâ ™s time to board the Night Train and dive into an epic, magical adventure in the world of the Dreamstalkers. (But beware the nightmaresâ ¦) A glorious world, a wild adventure and a fierce heroine. I can t stop thinking about this book! â “ Robin Stevens on The Huntress: Seaâ ˜A new book by Sarah Driver is always something special â “ this does not disappoint. Vivid storytelling full of magic and sparkle from one of my favourite authors.â ™ Jasbinder Bilan, Costa award-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird on Once We Were Witches

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â ˜Hobb is a remarkable storytellerâ ™ GUARDIANThe second volume in this superb trilogy from the author of The Farseer trilogy continues the dramatic tale of piracy, serpents, love and magic.The Vestrit familyâ ™s liveship, Vivacia, has been taken by the pirate king, Kennit. Held captive on board, Wintrow Vestrit finds himself competing with Kennit for Vivaciaâ ™s love as the ship slowly acquires her own bloodlust.Leagues away, Althea Vestrit has found a new home aboard the liveship Ophelia, but she lives only to reclaim the Vivacia and with her friend, Brashen, she plans a dangerous rescue.Meanwhile in Bingtown, the fading fortunes of the Vestrit family lead Malta deeper into the magical secrets of the Rain Wild Traders. And just outside Bingtown, Amber dreams of relaunching Paragon, the mad liveship . . .

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this essential Star Wars Legends novel-the first ever to take place after the events of the original trilogy-Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his debut on the galactic stage.Five years ago, the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights.But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor s warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made a vital discovery that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build.

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Up there, she says, I m just another little old lady. But down here, at the pool, I m myself. For the people who swim there each day, the local pool is a haven of unexpected kinship and private solace. For Alice, her daily laps have become the ritual that gives her life meaning, even though she may not remember the combination to her locker or where she put her towel.But one day, a crack appears deep beneath the surface of the water, and then another, and then another. The pool must close for repairs, and with that Alice is plunged into dislocation and chaos. Away from the steady routines of her swimming, she is engulfed by difficult memories of her own past.And as her sense of home, and of herself, slip further out of her grasp, her daughter must navigate the newly fractured landscape of their relationship. From the internationally bestselling author of The Buddha in the Attic comes a novel about memory and loss, mothers and daughters, the stories that make up a life, and what happens when they start to unravel.

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The earth-shattering and magical epic finale to the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy: Children of Anguish and Anarchy by the New York Times-bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi.New allies rise.The Blood Moon nears.Zélie faces her final enemy.The king who hunts her heart.When Zélie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again. Zélie never expected to find herself locked in a cage and trapped on a foreign ship. Now warriors with iron skulls traffick her and her people across the seas, far from their homeland.Then everything changes when Zélie meets King Baldyr, her true captor and the man who has ravaged entire civilizations to find her. The ruler of the Skulls, Baldyr⠙s quest to harness Zélie⠙s strength sends Zélie, Amari, and Tzain searching for allies in foreign lands.But as Baldyr closes in, catastrophe charges Orïsha⠙s shores. It will take everything Zélie has to face her final enemy and save her people before the Skulls annihilate them for good.*Children of Blood and Bone debuted at #1 as an instant New York Times-bestseller w/c 05/05/18 and remained on the list for over 120 weeks. It s sequel, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, also debuted at #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list w/c 02/12/19. Children of Anguish and Anarchy debuted as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list w/c 24/06/24

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Rachel, Gracie and Khadijah are kayaking at the Rainbow Lake National Park. But Jack Frost s goblins have taken Yasmeen s magical paddle, and now no one can enjoy kayaking safely. The girls must find Yasmeen and get her paddle back so everyone can have fun on the water again.Don t miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series:1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy These stories are magic; they turn children into readers! ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!

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The instant Sunday Times bestseller Life is what you make it, nothing is for freeStand up and be counted, and be who you want to be Let The Light In Jane McDonaldJane was planning a golden retirement with her beloved partner Ed, when a shocking cancer diagnosis changed everything. Ed was terminally ill. Jane nursed him at home until the end, on her own, with the UK in lockdown. At first she was overwhelmed, but slowly gathered strength from caring for her loved one, and now sees that it was a privilege to be there for him. Let The Light In , a song Jane wrote over twenty years ago during another dark time, points the way to finding a new kind of joy out of sorrow. It s a philosophy Jane has always lived by and, in this deeply personal book exploring the same themes, she reveals the lessons she s learned that have helped her grow, adapt and rise up through adversity. She looks back with candour and honesty on her experiences of heartbreak and loss, failure and burn-out. Cherishing the ring of support around her, taking the odd duvet day and keeping a sense of humour throughout, she grew stronger through each challenge, building resilience, trusting her gut, going for her goals. Read on and let Jane McDonaldâ ™s fabulous light into your own life.

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They are imprisoned, but not contained. Three women cross a loch. It is 1567: one of them is pregnant, two of them fretful.The boat takes them to Lochleven castle in the middle of the water. Awaiting them are courtiers braying for blood, hellbent on keeping one of them under lock and key: Mary Queen of Scots. In the tower, Mary s maids Frenchwoman, Cuckoo and watchful Scot, Jane are her only allies, and the chamber their entire world.A new reality sets in where they are at the mercy of not only their keepers, but of raging Scotland itself. In the outside world, Mary s kin, Queen Elizabeth claims she can do little but write. Downstairs, the shrewd jailor-courtier Margaret Erskine places her daughter-in-law Agnes in the chamber as her pair of eyes.Hope seems futile until the bewitching Lady Seton arrives. Seton s power shifts everything in the tower and soon a plan is hatched. But which of them will risk it all to save their mistress? Which woman loves her queen best? THE TOWER is a triumphant story of desire, grit, God-given power and wiles from a striking new voice in historical fiction.

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

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A brand new edition of A Drop in the Ocean from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning.Our world is full of water. We swim in it. We Swallow it. We are even made of it (mostly).In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the passage of a water droplet, from the time when it evaporates from the ocean and becomes the water vapour that makes up clouds to the moment it falls as rain. We learn how water is cleaned and used before being returned once again to this never-ending cycle. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index.Book band: LimeIdeal for KS2.

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Richly detailed THE NEW YORKER Carr has taken an often overly romanticised historical figure and given her new life and originality. THE TIMES A vivid, visceral read TRACY CHEVALIER Bold and immediate TLS***They are imprisoned, but not contained.Three women cross a loch. It is 1567, one of them is pregnant, two of them fretful. The boat takes them to Lochleven castle in the middle of the water. Awaiting them are courtiers braying for blood, hellbent on keeping one of them under lock and key: Mary Queen of Scots.In the tower, Mary s maids Frenchwoman, Cuckoo and watchful Scot, Jane are her only allies, and the chamber their entire world. A new reality sets in where they are at the mercy of not only their keepers, but of raging Scotland itself.In the outside world, Mary s kin, Queen Elizabeth claims she can do little but write. Downstairs, the shrewd jailor-courtier Margaret Erskine places her daughter-in-law Agnes in the chamber as her pair of eyes. Hope seems futile until the bewitching Lady Seton arrives. Seton s power shifts everything in the tower and soon a plan is hatched.But which of them will risk it all to save their mistress? Which woman loves her queen best? The Tower is a triumphant story of desire, grit, God-given power and wiles from a striking new voice in historical fiction.

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Percy Jackson meets Black Panther: inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this thrilling, action-packed sequel to Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms sees Cameron and his friends return to Chidani and continue their quest to save the world!Cameron s last visit to Chidani was full of discoveries: he met his ancestors, his power awoke and he stepped into his role as the last Descendant. It was life-changing. And Cameron is eager to return.He needs to find the last gift, the ring of immortality, in order to stop the queen s evil sister and he believes Chidani holds the key to saving his mother and learning what happened to his father. But he must have a plan first, and plans take time.As Cameron and his friends, Zion and Aliyah, start seventh grade, they encounter a bully, Vince, and it doesn t take them long to realise that there is more to Vince than meets the eye. He is possessed by a mmo and under this demonic force he steals The Book of Chidani from Cameron, opens a portal to Chidani and gets sucked into it in the process.Forced to return to Chidani sooner than they planned, Cameron and his crew meet more gods and goddesses, who are notorious for their riddles, and are faced with impossible challenges and threats at every turn. This won t be an easy journey, but the true path to greatness is worth it.

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Immerse yourself in an ocean of great literature. Gasp at the cold with Amy Liptrot. Be transfixed by Iris Murdoch #39;s monster rising from the waves. Learn how to swim like the frogs with John Muir. Come on, dive in.A selection of joyful, immersive and life-affirming writing about wild swimming. From gentle dips in calm waters to fights for survival in stormy seas. From the erotic charge of a streamlined body to moments of revelation amidst the waves . . . Take Me to the River is an anthology not just of wild swimming writing, but of stories of how a jump into deep waters can change us.Open water swimming plays a pivotal role in many great narratives, taking us on an immersive journey, from Homer #39;s Odyssey to contemporary poetry and memoirs. There is adventure here and aquatic playfulness. Grief and anguish, too; heartbreaks displaced and healed by watery spaces. Love and desire spark between characters at the edge of the water, as does freedom from constraint and the glorious energy of possibility and hope.Take Me to the River entices with a dip into the deep sea of words. Slide in.

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FROM THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF ANNE OF GREEN GABLESDiscover L. M. Montgomery s own favourite character in the Emily of New Moon trilogy. It features a spirited heroine who will beguile readers of all ages. Emily s story is heart-rending, magical and completely unforgettable. Emily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother s family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays, none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken, headstrong girl. They decide to draw lots for her, and Emily is sent to live at New Moon with stern Aunt Elizabeth, the head of the clan. Kind Aunt Laura and friendly, eccentric Cousin Jimmy also live at New Moon, though, so she is not without hope.Emily is enchanted by New Moon, but cannot believe she will ever belong there. With her lively imagination and dreams of being a famous writer, she seems to have a talent for scandalising her family. Before long, though, she has made firm friends: Ilse, a tomboy with a blazing temper, Teddy, an aspiring artist, and Perry, the ambitious houseboy. She brings so much life to New Moon, perhaps one day even Aunt Elizabeth will consider herself lucky to have won Emily.Emily s story continues in: Emily Climbs and Emily s Quest, both available from Virago Modern Classics

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Asia has been a hub for e-commerce companies in the past decade and the growth trajectory narrates the story of bright future. Its growth has largely impacted the economic, social and technological advancements in every country and contributed to global trade. Nonetheless, the success and failure of e-commerce companies lies on various factors, some of which include product pricing, competition, strategies and business models. However, with surveys in India indicating how sale of counterfeit products remains a significant problem for online shoppers across many e-commerce sites, e-commerce companies claim they are taking tough steps to ensure that counterfeit products do not make their way to customers, by delisting fraud sellers, using tamper-proof packaging and monitoring warehouses.This book aims to unwrap the stories of e-commerce companies in Asia and how they have contributed to the society. It discusses the growth and failures of some e-commerce giants and looks at both theoretical and practical aspects of e-commerce by presenting the issues, challenges and successes of e-commerce businesses. It examines interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary aspects from micro and macro perspectives and links disciplines like strategy, management, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, finance, technology and operations.

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Kirsty, Khadijah and Gracie can t wait for their school trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park. But their first sailing lesson turns into a rescue mission when Helen the Sailing Fairy needs their help - her magical life jacket has been stolen! Can the girls find it and make sailing safe for everyone again?Helen the Sailing Fairy is the first Rainbow Magic fairy to speak with a stammer, created with special thanks to STAMMA for their support. Don t miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series:1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy These stories are magic; they turn children into readers! ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!

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A gripping, thought-provoking and ultimately optimistic investigation into the world’s next great climate crisis - the scarcity of water.Water scarcity is the next big climate crisis. Water stress – not just scarcity, but also water-quality issues caused by pollution – is already driving the first waves of climate refugees. Rivers are drying out before they meet the oceans and ancient lakes are disappearing. It’s increasingly clear that human mismanagement of water is dangerously unsustainable, for both ecological and human survival. And yet in recent years some key countries have been quietly and very successfully addressing water stress. How are Singapore and Israel, for example – both severely water-stressed countries – not in the same predicament as Chennai or California? In The Last Drop, award-winning environmental journalist Tim Smedley meets experts, victims, activists and pioneers to find out how we can mend the water table that our survival depends upon. He offers a fascinating, universally relevant account of the environmental and human factors that have led us to this point, and suggests practical ways to address the crisis, before it’s too late.

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No war can be fought with clean hands. Not even the ones waged for the right reasons. Not even the ones you win.Tisaanah bargained away her own freedom to save those she left behind in slavery. Now, bound by her blood pact, she must fight the Ordersâ ™ war - and Max is determined to protect her at all costs.But when a betrayal tears apart Ara, Max and Tisaanah are pushed into an even bloodier conflict. Tisaanah must gamble with Reshayeâ ™s power to claim an impossible victory. And Max, forced into leadership, must confront everything he hoped to forget: his past, and his own mysterious magic.All the while, darker forces loom - far darker, even, than the Ordersâ ™ secrets. As Tisaanah and Max are ensnared in a web of ancient magic and twisted secrets, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory, for power and for love?A tale of dark magic, passionate romance, vengeance and redemption for fans of Carissa Broadbent s Crowns of Nyaxia series. Continue the series with Mother of Death and Dawn, the epic final book in the War of Lost Hearts trilogy.

Objev podobné jako Children of Fallen Gods - Carissa Broadbent

No war can be fought with clean hands. Not even the ones waged for the right reasons. Not even the ones you win.A tale of dark magic, passionate romance, vengeance and redemption, Children of Fallen Gods is the incredible second entry in the War of Lost Hearts trilogy.Tisaanah bargained away her own freedom to save those she left behind in slavery. Now, bound by her blood pact, she must fight the Orders war - and Max is determined to protect her at all costs.But when a betrayal tears apart the land of Ara, Max and Tisaanah are pushed into an even bloodier conflict. Tisaanah must gamble with Reshaye s power to claim an impossible victory. And Max, forced into leadership, must confront everything he hoped to forget: his past, and his own mysterious magic.All the while, darker forces loom - far darker, even, than the Orders secrets. As Tisaanah and Max become ensnared in a web of ancient magic and twisted secrets, one question remains: what are they willing to sacrifice for victory, for power and for love?

Objev podobné jako Children of Fallen Gods - Carissa Broadbent

The earth-shattering and magical epic finale to the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy: Children of Anguish and Anarchy, by the bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi.New allies rise.The Blood Moon nears.Zélie faces her final enemy.The king who hunts her heart.When Zélie seized the royal palace that fateful night, she thought her battles had come to an end. The monarchy had finally fallen. The maji had risen again. Zélie never expected to find herself locked in a cage and trapped on a foreign ship. Now warriors with iron skulls traffic her and her people across the seas, far from their homeland.Then everything changes when Zélie meets King Baldyr, her true captor and the man who has ravaged entire civilizations to find her. The ruler of the Skulls, Baldyr⠙s quest to harness Zélie⠙s strength sends Zélie, Amari, and Tzain searching for allies in foreign lands.But as Baldyr closes in, catastrophe charges Orïsha⠙s shores. It will take everything Zélie has to face her final enemy and save her people before the Skulls annihilate them for good.

Objev podobné jako Children of Anguish and Anarchy - Tomi Adeyemiová

You think it will never happen to you: the ring of the bell, the police on the doorstep. First they check you re who they expected to find at the address. What they say next traps you in a nightmare, and there seems to be no way out. It starts with the words, I m afraid...

Objev podobné jako No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have Done - Sophie Hannahová

Daughter of No Worlds is the stunning first book in the War of Lost Hearts trilogy, a standalone dark romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling global phenomenon Carissa Broadbent.

Objev podobné jako Daughter of No Worlds - Carissa Broadbent

The Cold Fix tells how Sara Barnes discovered the joy of cold water immersion in her local Cumbrian tarns, river pools and lakes, and subsequently spent time getting to know other swimmers who share her passion. On her enthralling journey, Sara explores what it is about cold water that proves irresistible to an increasing number of people.

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Jack and Megan are sent on a great quest to save the legendary Romantic composer, Wagner, from the Ring of Fire in Valhalla helped by many of the eras famous composers including Humperdinck, Verdi, Bizet, Tchaikovsky and Puccini. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Objev podobné jako ABC of Opera: Romantic - Mark Llewelyn Evans

the greatest Moroccan travel book of all time:vital reading for the new upmarket Marrakesh tourism - one of the bibles of British twentieth-century Orientalism - by the author of A Ring of Bright Water - describes the extraordinary medieval nature of Morocco in the twentieth century, focussing on a family who combined the lethal elegance of gangland mobsters with the opulent charm of hereditary Indian princes, fed by a monopoly in drugs and prostitution - a perennial classic for the backlist which will sell and sell - POS material available

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Learn how to build and maintain champion level teams, then lead your team to the peak level of success regardless of the field you re in.Individual all-stars can only take you so far. Ultimately, success--whether in business, family, church, athletic teams, or any other organization--is entirely dependent on teamwork. But how does one build that team?Leadership expert and bestselling author John C. Maxwell knows that building and maintaining a successful team is no simple task. Even people who have taken their teams to the highest level in their field have difficulty re-creating what accounted for their successes. In his practical, down-to-earth style, Maxwell shares the vital principles of team building that are necessary for success in any type of organization.In The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, Dr. Maxwell shows how:The Law of High Morale inspired a 50-year-old man who couldn t even swim to train for the toughest triathlon in the world;The Law of the Big Picture prompted a former US president to travel across the country by bus, sleep in a basement, and do manual labor;Playing by The Law of the Scoreboard enabled one web-based company to keep growing and make money while thousands of other Internet businesses failed;Ignoring The Law of the Price Tag caused one of the world s largest retailers to close its doors after 128 years in business;And much more!Building a successful team has plagued leaders since the beginning of time. Is the key a strong work ethic? Is it “chemistry”? The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork will empower you--whether coach or player, teacher or student, CEO or non-profit volunteer--with the “how-tos“ and attitudes for building a successful team.

Objev podobné jako The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork - John C. Maxwell

Where can a person go to learn how to become a better team player? Your choices are definitely limited. John C. Maxwell takes the pain out of knowing what makes a team tick. If you want to have a better team, you have to develop better players. Great team players, like great teams, are formed from the inside out.The qualities Maxwell teaches quickly take you to the heart of teamwork. Anybody can understand them and apply them -- whether at home, on the job, at church, or on the ball field. If you learn the 17 essential qualities of a team player, you can become the kind of person every team wants. If everyone on your team does it, there will be no holding you back.

Objev podobné jako The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player - John C. Maxwell

Kniha - 230 stran, anglicky, pevná U příležitosti 20. výročí herní série Mafia vychází prémiový artbook nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy. Obsahuje celou sérii Mafia od jejích počátků až po současné dění. Fanoušky jistě nepřekvapí, že Česká republika byla zařazena do světové herní mapy. V artbooku nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy vás čekají také zatím nepublikované materiály. Kniha obsahuje 230 stránek v angličtině. nbsp; Klíčové vlastnosti knihy nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy - ENKniha nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy vychází k 20. výročí hry MafiaProvede vás celou sérií od počátků k dnešním dnůmV mapách světa je zahrnuta také Česká republikaKniha nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy má 230 stran v angličtině

Objev podobné jako The Art of Mafia Trilogy (9788090796416)

Kniha - 230 stran, česky, pevná U příležitosti 20. výročí herní série Mafia vychází prémiový artbook nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy. Obsahuje celou sérii Mafia od jejích počátků až po současné dění. Fanoušky jistě nepřekvapí, že Česká republika byla zařazena do světové herní mapy. V artbooku nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy vás čekají také zatím nepublikované materiály. Kniha obsahuje 230 stránek v českém jazyce. nbsp; Klíčové vlastnosti knihy nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy - CZKniha nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy vychází k 20. výročí hry MafiaProvede vás celou sérií od počátků k dnešním dnůmV mapách světa je zahrnuta také Česká republikaKniha nbsp;The Art of Mafia Trilogy má 230 stran v češtině

Objev podobné jako The Art of Mafia Trilogy (9788090796423)

A beautiful new edition of the first volume in the Surya Trilogy by Whitbread award-winning author Jamila Gavin.India, August 1947: Fleeing from their burnt-out village as civil war rages in the Punjab, Marvinder and Jaspal are separated from their mother, Jhoti. Marvinder has already saved her brother s life once, but now they both face a daily fight for survival.Together they escape across India and nearly halfway around the world to England, to find a father they hardly know in a new, hostile cultureâ ¦A powerful story of culture, class, family and faith set against the backdrop of Indian independence and the Partition of India and Pakistan. Perfect for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Morris Gleitzmanâ ™s Once, and Katherine Rundellâ ™s The Wolf Wilder.â “â “Jamila was born in Mussoorie, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. Her Indian father and English mother met as teachers in Iran and by the age of eleven she had lived in an Indian palace in the Punjab, a flat in a bombed out street in Shepherdâ ™s Bush, a bungalow in Poona, near Mumbai and a terraced house in Ealing. She settled into a little town cottage in Stroud, Gloucestershire twenty five years ago but she still loves to travel. She won the Whitbread Childrenâ ™s Book of the Year award with her book Coram Boy in 2000.

Objev podobné jako The Wheel of Surya Anniversary Edition - Jamila Gavin

Tolkien s One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature. This deluxe edition of David Day s The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a handsome hardback with an embossed and foiled cover, gilt edges and ribbon marker.Published in a larger format, this edition features some all-new artwork alongside the familiar, exquisite maps, sketches and paintings from a host of brilliant artists.Tracing centuries of ancient folklore, The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a deep and highly informed investigation into the inspiration behind Tolkien s epic fantasy world, exploring the origins of the One Ring, as well as the extraordinary myths and legends that inspired Tolkien s works. The perfect gift for fans of Tolkien s world.Also available in the series: A Dictionary of Tolkien and An Atlas of Tolkien.This book has not been prepared, authorized, licensed or endorsed by J. R. R. Tolkien s heirs or estate, nor by any of the publishers or distributors of the book The Lord of the Rings or any other work written by J. R. R. Tolkien, nor anyone involved in the creation, production or distribution of the films based on the book.

Objev podobné jako The Ring Legends of Tolkien - David Day

The Fellowship of the Ring is the first part of J.R.R. Tolkien s epic adventure, The Lord of the Rings. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power - the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring - the ring that rules them all - which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. The text of this edition has been fully corrected and revised in collaboration with Christopher Tolkien and is accompanied by nineteen watercolour paintings from Alan Lee.

Objev podobné jako The Fellowship of the Ring - J. R. R. Tolkien

An Official Licensed Product of the British Irish LionsA British Irish Lions tour presents one of the greatest challenges in sport. Rugby is a game that rewards creative expression, toil, teamwork and a never-say-die attitude. It can be joyful, vibrant and beautiful. Equally, it can brutally expose human flaws and frailties ⠓ even more so in the hugely pressurised environment of a Lions tour. Every team, no matter how talented, will find itself in dark and difficult situations both on and off the field; the successful ones are those with a leadership group that can navigate these challenging moments. In Legacy of the Lions, former Lions captain Gavin Hastings draws on his own experiences in the famous red jersey and interviews other greats of the game ⠓ including, among many others, Sam Warburton, Warren Gatland, Paul O Connell, Brian O Driscoll, Martin Johnson, Finlay Calder and Sir Ian McGeechan, plus a selection of their illustrious opponents, such as Kieran Read, John Smit and John Eales ⠓ to explore how to forge a successful team in this most rarefied of environments, the difficulties they each encountered and what leadership lessons they learned.Inspiring, humorous and illuminating, Legacy of the Lions casts a unique light on leadership, team-building and elite performance and reveals a new perspective on touring with ⠓ and playing against ⠓ The British Irish Lions in the modern era. An intriguing study of the minds of some of rugby s greatest leaders - Tom English, BBC Sport

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Special unjacketed hardback edition of the first part of J.R.R. Tolkienâ ™s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with gold foil and the iconic maps of Middle-earth appearing in red and black as endpapers.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power â “ the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring â “ the ring that rules them all â “ which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

Objev podobné jako The Fellowship of the Ring - J. R. R. Tolkien

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkienâ ™s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkienâ ™s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power â “ the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring â “ the ring that rules them all â “ which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.Part of a set of three paperbacks, this popular edition is once again available in its classic black livery designed by Tolkien himself.

Objev podobné jako Fellowship of the Ring (1) - J. R. R. Tolkien

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power - the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring - the ring that rules them all - which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Now published again in B format, J.R.R. Tolkien s great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail.

Objev podobné jako The Fellowship of the Ring - J. R. R. Tolkien