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*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024**SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE*⠘SUBLIME⠙ A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024⠘STUNNINGLY GOOD⠙ THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOKS 2024⠘COMPULSIVE⠙ A PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024⠘BRILLIANT⠙ A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham. ⠘A delicious, grippingly paced tale of rogues, riotous sex, regicide and realpolitik⠙INDEPENDENT BEST BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS⠘This is the page-turner that Buckingham⠙s short, racy life deserves⠙DAILY TELEGRAPH⠘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic ⠦ The Scapegoat shows that [Hughes-Hallett⠙s] eye for the seamy realities of an extraordinary life is as sharp as ever⠙ THE TIMES⠘Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography⠙ OLIVIA LAINGAs King James I⠙s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, right-hand man and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, he was similarly enthralled and made Buckingham his best friend and mentor. A dazzling figure on horseback and a skilful player of the political game, Buckingham rapidly transformed the influence his beauty gave him into immense wealth and power. He became one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic Englishmen at the heart of seventeenth-century royal and political life.With a novelist⠙s touch, Lucy Hughes-Hallett transports us into a courtly world of masques and dancing, exquisite clothes, the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, gender-fluidity, same-sex desire and appallingly rudimentary medicine. Witch hunts coexisted with Francis Bacon⠙s empiricism and public opinion was becoming a political force. Falling from grace spectacularly, Buckingham came to represent everything that was wrong with the country.From kidnappings and murder plots to men weeping in Parliament over civil liberties, The Scapegoat navigates love, war-fever and pacifism in a society on the brink of cataclysmic change. In this immersive and authoritative account, Hughes-Hallett summons an era that still resonates today.-⠘Written with such verve and invention ⠦ Fascinating book⠙ TOM SUTCLIFFE, BBC RADIO 4 s FRONT ROW The Scapegoat brilliantly dramatises the complex and glittering Duke of Buckingham and the political and sexual intrigue of the court of James I. Hughes-Hallett combines the instincts and talents of a novelist with a historian s vivid sense of period and social change⠙ COLM TÓIBÍN⠘A flamboyant character, an epic rise and tragic fall, brought to life with intelligence, tenderness and profound scholarship⠙ ADAM ZAMOYSKI⠘Buckingham⠙s rise and fall is as old as Tiberius⠙ love for Sejanus and as contemporary as a celeb crash-and-burn. Hughes-Hallett is a matchless historian with an unfailing eye for the revealing detail⠙ SUE PRIDEAUX⠘A true Jacobean drama, except bloodier and sexier. Lucy Hughes-Hallett writes with gusto and insight⠙ PAUL THEROUX⠘Compulsively readable and elegantly written ⠦ [Lucy Hughes-Hallett] has brought Buckingham gloriously alive⠙ FINANCIAL TIMES⠘Crisp and vivid ⠦ The story is a tragic one, no less so for being told here with verve, erudition and empathy⠙ NEW STATESMAN⠘Richly multilayered ⠦ Hughes-Hallett proves herself alive to the nuances of gender and sexuality in the early seventeenth century⠦refreshingly light and contemporary, while at the same time suited to the seventeenth century⠙ TLS⠘This is an absorbing, even thrilling journey through the dark and tangled networks of Stuart England ⠦ outstanding⠙ DIANE PURKISS

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*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE* ⠘SUBLIME⠙ A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ⠘STUNNINGLY GOOD⠙ THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOKS 2024 ⠘COMPULSIVE⠙ A PROSPECT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ⠘BRILLIANT⠙ A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 ⠘A delicious, grippingly paced tale of rogues, riotous sex, regicide and realpolitik⠙INDEPENDENT BEST BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS ⠘This is the page-turner that Buckingham⠙s short, racy life deserves⠙DAILY TELEGRAPH ⠘Vivid, erudite and sympathetic ⠦ The Scapegoat shows that [Hughes-Hallett⠙s] eye for the seamy realities of an extraordinary life is as sharp as ever⠙ THE TIMES ⠘Lord Buckingham rockets off the page of this gloriously epic, seductively detailed biography⠙ OLIVIA LAING As King James I⠙s favourite, Buckingham was also his confidant, gatekeeper, right-hand man and lover. When Charles I succeeded his father, he was similarly enthralled and made Buckingham his best friend and mentor. A dazzling figure on horseback and a skilful player of the political game, Buckingham rapidly transformed the influence his beauty gave him into immense wealth and power. He became one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic Englishmen at the heart of seventeenth-century royal and political life. With a novelist⠙s touch, Lucy Hughes-Hallett transports us into a courtly world of masques and dancing, exquisite clothes, the art of Rubens and Van Dyck, gender-fluidity, same-sex desire and appallingly rudimentary medicine. Witch hunts coexisted with Francis Bacon⠙s empiricism and public opinion was becoming a political force. Falling from grace spectacularly, Buckingham came to represent everything that was wrong with the country. From kidnappings and murder plots to men weeping in Parliament over civil liberties, The Scapegoat navigates love, war-fever and pacifism in a society on the brink of cataclysmic change. In this immersive and authoritative account, Hughes-Hallett summons an era that still resonates today. - ⠘Written with such verve and invention ⠦ Fascinating book⠙ TOM SUTCLIFFE, BBC RADIO 4 s FRONT ROW The Scapegoat brilliantly dramatises the complex and glittering Duke of Buckingham and the political and sexual intrigue of the court of James I. Hughes-Hallett combines the instincts and talents of a novelist with a historian s vivid sense of period and social change⠙ COLM TÓIBÍN ⠘A flamboyant character, an epic rise and tragic fall, brought to life with intelligence, tenderness and profound scholarship⠙ ADAM ZAMOYSKI ⠘Buckingham⠙s rise and fall is as old as Tiberius⠙ love for Sejanus and as contemporary as a celeb crash-and-burn. Hughes-Hallett is a matchless historian with an unfailing eye for the revealing detail⠙ SUE PRIDEAUX ⠘A true Jacobean drama, except bloodier and sexier. Lucy Hughes-Hallett writes with gusto and insight⠙ PAUL THEROUX ⠘Compulsively readable and elegantly written ⠦ [Lucy Hughes-Hallett] has brought Buckingham gloriously alive⠙ FINANCIAL TIMES ⠘Crisp and vivid ⠦ The story is a tragic one, no less so for being told here with verve, erudition and empathy⠙ NEW STATESMAN ⠘Richly multilayered ⠦ Hughes-Hallett proves herself alive to the nuances of gender and sexuality in the early seventeenth century⠦refreshingly light and contemporary, while at the same time suited to the seventeenth century⠙ TLS ⠘This is an absorbing, even thrilling journey through the dark and tangled networks of Stuart England ⠦ outstanding⠙ DIANE PURKISS

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Not since Angela Carter⠙s The Bloody Chamber have old stories been made to feel so electrically new.Not since Wim Winders⠙ Wings of Desire have the numinous and the everyday been so magically combined. It s in the nature of myth to be infinitely adaptable.Each of these startlingly original stories is set in modern Britain. Their characters include a people-trafficking gang-master and a prostitute, a migrant worker and a cocksure estate agent, an elderly musician doubly befuddled by dementia and the death of his wife, a pest-controller suspected of paedophilia and a librarian so well-behaved that her parents wonder anxiously whether she⠙ll ever find love.They⠙re ordinary people, preoccupied, as we all are now, by the deficiencies of the health service, by criminal gangs and homelessness, by the pitfalls of dating in the age of #metoo. All of their stories, though, are inspired by ones drawn from Graeco-Roman myth, from the Bible or from folk-lore.The ancients invented myths to express what they didn⠙t understand. These witty fables, elegantly written and full of sharp-eyed observation of modern life, are also visionary explorations of potent mysteries and strange passions, charged with the hallucinatory beauty and horror of their originals.

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Someone jolted my elbow as I drank and said, Je vous demande pardon, and as I moved to give him space he turned and stared at me and I at him, and I realised, with a strange sense of shock and fear and nausea all combined, that his face and voice were known to me too well. I was looking at myself. By chance, two men - one English, the other French - meet in a provincial railway station. Their resemblance is uncanny, and they spend the next few hours talking and drinking - until at last John, the Englishman, falls into a drunken stupor. It s to be his last carefree moment, for when he wakes, his French companion has stolen his identity and disappeared. So John steps into the Frenchman s shoes, and faces a variety of perplexing roles - as owner of a chateau, director of a failing business, head of a fractious family, and master of nothing.

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Shirley Hughes is one of the best known and most popular creators of children s books, and her keen observation of family life have earned her a special place in the hearts of children and adults. This unique collection brings together some of her very best work and celebrates her amazing achievements over the years. There s a wealth of treasure for children of all ages to enjoy, beginning with a selection of simple rhymes and stories and moving on to some of Shirley s classic picture books featuring such well-loved favourites as Dogger, Alfie and Annie Rose. Enjoy stories from My Naughty Little Sister as well as a wealth of other characters. There s also a selection of stories for older readers including The Lion and the Unicorn and Enchantment in the Garden, which combine satisfyingly longer texts with marvellously expansive pictures. Shirley Hughes warmth and versatility shine from every page of this stunning collection which will captivate readers of all ages and take pride of place on the family bookshelf.

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Get some sun this month with The Island Getaway by Lucy Diamond ☀️ A slice of escapism ... temptingly conjured up THE TIMES The perfect holiday read, it s impossible to put down WOMAN S WEEKLYThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won t speak to her and her job s on the line. She s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships. Intricate, colourful, beautifully told . . . Lucy Diamond writes with such charm and warmth HAZEL PRIOR A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond I can t wait for my next book from Lucy Diamond ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous story telling and the most wonderful reading experience . . . spellbinding ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another book by Lucy Diamond that I couldn t put down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love all of Lucy s books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Lucy Diamond Fabulous, uplifting and life-affirming MY WEEKLY Lucy has a way of dropping you into the heart and minds of her characters FIONA PALMER Warm, tender, but also funny THE SUN No one does real life like Lucy Diamond VERONICA HENRY

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A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history. A gorgeous, large-format gift hardback with a stunning neon cover, A History of the World in 25 Cities features 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day. Co-authored by award-winning children s authors Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin in consultation with specialist curators at the British Museum, readers can visit cities from every continent on Earth, from the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago, to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, the most-densely populated city in the world today. Featuring vibrant, beautifully detailed artwork from Libby VanderPloeg, each carefully researched map takes readers on a city tour at a unique moment in time - from exploring Athens in ancient Greece during the birth of democracy, to walking the beautiful lamplit streets of medieval Benin, deep in the West African rainforest. Readers can even visit China s long-lost capital city of Xianyang - a city for which no original map exists, which was painstakingly recreated with support from the British Museum s team fantastic team of experts. Each map is followed by two gorgeously illustrated pages of fascinating information about what life was (or is like) like for the inhabitants of each city at the time, including a bite-sized look at each city in numbers. Packed with countless facts for curious readers to return to again and again, this is a perfect gift for children who want to explore history from around the world. Cities featured include Jericho, Memphis, Athens, Xianyang, Rome, Constantinople, Baghdad, Jórvík, Benin City, Tenochtitlán, Granada, Beijing, Venice, Delhi, Cuzco, Amsterdam, Sydney, Paris, London, Bangkok, Saint Petersburg, New York City, Berlin, San Francisco and Tokyo, plus an exploration of Cities of Today and Cities of Tomorrow.

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Six Students. One Murder. Your Time Starts Now...The mature students of Royal Hastings University s new art course have been nothing but trouble. From accusations of theft and setting fire to one another s artwork, to a rumoured extramarital affair and a disastrous road trip, course leader Gela Nathaniel is at her wits end. But finally they are given their last assignment: to build an art installation for a local manufacturer.With six students who have nothing in common except their clashing personal agendas, what could possibly go wrong?The answer is: murder. When the external examiner arrives to assess the students coursework, he becomes convinced that a student was killed on the course and that the others covered it up. But is he right? Only a close examination of the evidence will reveal the truth.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TELEGRAPH AND THE NEW STATESMAN A marvellous book Rev Richard Coles Gripping... filled with compassion. Sunday Times Remarkable... hopeful and uplifting. Mail on Sunday An antidote to despair Daily Mirror Enthralling... vivid and humane Observer Exemplary New StatesmanWhen a plane crashes, a bomb explodes, a city floods or a pandemic begins, Lucy Easthope #39;s phone starts to ring. Lucy is a world-leading authority on recovering from disaster. She holds governments to account, supports survivors and helps communities to rebuild. She has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades, advising on everything from the 2004 tsunami and the 7/7 bombings to the Grenfell fire and the war in Ukraine. Lucy #39;s job is to pick up the pieces and get us ready for what comes next. Lucy takes us behind the police tape to scenes of chaos, and into government briefing rooms where confusion can reign. She also looks back at the many losses and loves of her life and career, and tells us how we can all build back after disaster. When the Dust Settles lifts us up, showing that humanity, hope and humour can - and must - be found on the darkest days.

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The second tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic new series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD...Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds⠦ Join me for the strange tale of Luna Moon, whose family is disappearing before her very eyes⠦Luna is the only one to mourn the death of her grandfather Old Man Moon ⠓ the rest of her family couldn⠙t be happier to see the back of the bad-tempered old miser. But as they celebrate his demise with a giddy jig, Aunt Summer vanishes ... only to reappear as a painting.While Luna is convinced her grandfather has kept his word to haunt them from beyond the grave, Skeleton Keys is certain that this is the work of an unimaginary. Can he get to the bottom of the mystery before the whole of Luna⠙s family disappears?Read Skeleton Keys first unbelievably true tale: THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND! Perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL. Praise for SKELETON KEYS: ⠜Guy has mixed cleverly-created characters with his trademark humour and wit to give us his best book yet. This is one spooky series I⠙m going to devour!⠝ Authorfy

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WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES DEBUT PRIZE 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME A furiously romantic, sun-drenched mystery . . . The Artist will leave you yearning in every sense of the word Yael van der Wouden, author of The Safekeep The Artist is a lush, impressive debut; the writing is rich and sensuous, especially in descriptions of food, the landscape and the act of creation. Lucy Steeds is one to watch The Times Dextrous and powerful . . . a hugely accomplished portrait of ambition and self-fulfilment Guardian The year s most lauded debut novelist . . . A sultry, headily perfumed portrait of monstrous male egos and oppressed overlooked women . . . The Artist uncovers its secrets by stealth Telegraph A blaze of a book, poetic, passionate and quietly powerful Daily Mail This compelling, evocative debut will transport you to idyllic, sun-drenched Provence in 1920 . . . An absorbing, poetic read Mail on Sunday Captivating . . . with imagery as lush as an oil painting Washington Post Enthralling . . . the descriptions of the landscape, the meals they eat and the art created are so rich and evocative it s as if you re there Good Housekeeping**BEST BOOKS FOR 2025 from Stylist and Good Housekeeping**PROVENCE, 1920Ettie moves through the remote farmhouse, silently creating the conditions that make her uncle s artistic genius possible.Joseph, an aspiring journalist, has been invited to the house. He believes he ll make his name by interviewing the reclusive painter, the great Edouard Tartuffe.But everyone has their secrets. And, under the cover of darkness, Ettie has spent years cultivating hers.Over this sweltering summer, everyone s true colours will be revealed.Because Ettie is ready to be seen.Even if it means setting her world on fire. Lucy Steeds transports the reader with her sensuous depictions of food, art, and landscape . . . an assured and atmospheric debut Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent An intoxicating tale of creativity, possession and freedom. An impressively assured debut which asks questions about all those who are painted over by history Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre I could not love this beautiful novel more . . . the final chapters left me with that delicious heart-bursting feeling, full of hope and delight Florence Knapp, author of The Names Gorgeous . . . Steeped in the heat and atmosphere of 1920s Provence, this novel brims with intrigue, hope and yearning Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory and The Burial Plot Phenomenal . . . beautiful, pacey historical fiction, vividly realised. It drifts with the scent of summer, the land lit up and throbbing, the food piled high and richly painted, the paint as thick and buttery as food. I wanted to eat it. Yes, I even wanted to eat the paint. Read this book! Seth Insua, author of Human, Animal

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Lucy Dillon s books never fail to make me happy Jenny Colgan Deeply moving Sophie KinsellaSometimes the cracks in your heart can be mended in unexpected ways . . .If Lorna s learned one thing, it s that courage is something you paint on like red lipstick, even when you re panicking inside. And right now, with the keys to the town s gallery in her hand, Lorna feels about as courageous as the anxious little dachshund trembling beside her.Sick of life in the big city, Lorna s come home to fulfil her dream of running a successful art gallery. Desperate for change, Lorna just wants a fresh start but can she find it in Longhampton? This is where her tight-knit family shattered into pieces. It s where her doubts about herself took root and where she first fell in love and had her heart broken. It s everything she was running away from.But life and love can surprise you and all Lorna has to do to let the light in is open her heart . . .An uplifting and inspiring novel about second chances and soon to be realised dreams. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Veronica Henry and Lucy Diamond.____________________AUTHORS AND READERS LOVE THIS BOOK: Full of love, truth, art and dogs. I absolutely loved it. Katie Fforde Heart-gripping narrative A beautiful, insightful and tender story. I felt bereft for having finished it Milly Johnson Could not put it down ____________________Lucy Dillon s latest heartwarming novel After the Rain is out now in paperback and ebook.

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Have you ever wondered how to ensure a cohesive feel throughout your home or how to style a neutral interior? Lucy Gough s new book answers these questions - along with the more common dilemmas of choosing art and successfully combining clashing patterns. And, while creating a home that you adore can feel like a daunting task, Lucy breaks it down so it feels less overwhelming ...The homes showcased here are aspirational, characterful and utterly dreamy. Homes AntiquesWe all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn t be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented - and with this book you ll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you.The book includes:- How to create and use a moodboard. - How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway- Key inspirational case studies - explaining how and why they work so well.

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ORIGINAL, INSPIRING AND BEAUTIFULLY HAND-ILLUSTRATED ARTWORK BY LUCY DUNBARTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLERJames Norbury meets Raymond Briggâ ™s The Snowman with a touch of Love, Actually . . . The first book from the hugely popular new Instagram talent---- Sometimes we all need a gift to help us through our life, or even just through the day. A chance to stop. Take a breath. Listen to your heart. That is the promise in The Book of Gifts â “ Lucy Dunbarâ ™s touching, beautiful, warm hearted and, above all, hopeful collection of pictures, thoughts and inspirations. If you need courage, hope or love, find it here.If youâ ™re facing loss or sadness, find comfort in these pages. Give it to your friend, your partner, a parent or a child â “ or just give it to yourself. The Book of Gifts is a book we cannot do without.It is for anyone, and everyone.It is for all of us.------------------------------------------- Just gorgeous Kate Bottley, BBC Radio 2 The perfect Christmas gift for someone you love Lorraine

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CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF JANE AUSTEN - enter her world as you ve never seen it before. The captivating new novel from popular television historian Lucy Worsley, exploring the life of Jane Austen from the perspective of her niecesWould she ever find a real-life husband? Would she even find a partner to dance with at tonightâ ™s ball? She just didnâ ™t know. Anna Austen has always been told she must marry rich. Her future depends upon it. While her dear cousin Fanny has a little more choice, she too is under pressure to find a suitor. But how can either girl know what she wants? Is finding love even an option? The only person who seems to have answers is their Aunt Jane. She has never married. In fact, sheâ ™s perfectly happy, so surely being single canâ ™t be such a bad thing? The time will come for each of the Austen girls to become the heroines of their own stories. Will they follow in Janeâ ™s footsteps? In this witty, sparkling novel of choices, popular historian LUCY WORSLEY brings alive the delightful life of Jane Austen as youâ ™ve never seen it before.â ˜Enter the world of Jane Austen, with a cast of characters as you ve never seen them before. This delightful coming-of-age story... features strong female characters and a plot that tackles the struggles women faced during the periodâ ™ - Historic Royal Palace Inside Story Magazine

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! Lucy is the queen of Italian settings. - Amazon reviewer, 5****It s the biggest day of their best friends lives... and they might just ruin it.Andi hates weddings. So when her best friend Alex tells her sheâ ™s getting married in Italy, and asks her to be her maid of honour, she knows sheâ ™s the wrong woman for the job. But Alex wonâ ™t take no for an answer, and so begins a week-long trip to a beautiful villa in Italy, full of potential disasters that itâ ™s Andiâ ™s job to avoid. But what if sheâ ™s the one causing them?Enter Owen, fellow wedding-hater, Best Man and also the worst person for the job. Tall, sexy and warm, Andi canâ ™t help but feel the ice around her heart begin to melt when heâ ™s around. But as Andi and Owen grow closer, the disasters begin to multiply, try as they might to keep them at bay. Together, can they put their feelings aside and pull off a successful wedding for those they love most?***Readers LOVE Lucy Knott: A funny and beautiful rom com! - Amazon reviewer, 5* A touching story with some great lovable characters, great Italian food and ambience. I want to go to Positano!!! - Amazon reviewer, 5* This is a lovely read. I found it so easy to imagine being there the way the author described everything was fantastic. Great storyline. - Amazon reviewer, 5* Absolutely fantastic book! I actually felt like I was in Italy, it is so descriptive it has made me want to go! - Amazon reviewer, 5*

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This irresistible follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning The Littlest Yak celebrates new siblings and the way that a heart can grow to fit even more love inside! Gertie the yak is back! And she #39;s going to be a big sister! Gertie wants the new baby to feel right at home, so she paints a welcome sign, knits a bib and plans to share all her favourite things. But when Gertie realises she might have to share Mummy too, she starts to have a bit of a wobble... This adorable and touching new adventure for the littlest yak reassures with warmth and humour as Gertie learns that, with the new arrival, she #39;s loved a whole heartful more! Also by Lu Fraser Kate Hindley: ​The Littlest Yak WINNER of Oscar #39;s Book Prize 2021 WINNER of the Sainsburys Book Award 2021The Littlest Yak: Home is Where the Herd Is By Lu Fraser, illustrated by Sarah Warburton:One Camel Called Doug Mavis the Bravest

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An illustrated poetic memoir detailing a journey from brain trauma to acceptance, via nature and eco-therapy. A unique and brilliant insight into Lucaâ ™s real, researched and imagined experiences, combining image and text to show how creativity can be (and is) intrinsic to the art of living well. Profoundly moving, playful and full of rich humanity and love â “ you will laugh out loud, youâ ™ll probably cry, but you will come to know Luca and how he ultimately navigates an extraordinary and vibrant life. â ” Dr Jess Moriarty, Director, Centre for Arts and Wellbeing, University of Brighton An emotional, artistic, visceral journey through Luca s lived experience of neurological trauma and the disability that followed. Be prepared to ride the waves in and out, to accompany Luca through times of confusion, despair, acceptance as well as love, joy and a newness of life. â “ Dr Anita Marsden, Clinical Psychologist

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Shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025: Childrenâ ™s Fiction Category Pure catnip for budding young sleuths The TelegraphThe first children s murder mystery from number-one-bestselling author of The Appeal, Janice Hallett, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Rhian Tracey. When Ava and Luke discover a mysterious box of papers in their attic they are instantly curious about secrets it might hold. As they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and listen to secret recordings, they realize that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder mystery is unfolding right in front of them . . . Ava and Luke decide to try and crack the case themselves. But as they work through the clues, it soon becomes clear that the mystery isn t something left in the past: the killer is still be out there - and might be closer than they think... YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do?

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Pizza is the Italian food that has conquered the world: from Brussels to LA, from Beijing to Buenos Aires, pizzas and pizzerias can be found everywhere today. But what are the origins of this food and how did it rise from its humble beginnings to become the world⠙s best-loved dish? The story begins in the narrow alleys of Naples where, in the late eighteenth century, the city⠙s impoverished inhabitants lived in a state of constant hunger. Pizza was born as a street food to assuage the hunger of Naples⠙ poor. Cheap and versatile, it remained anonymous for more than a century ⠓ the few outsiders who encountered this strange flatbread, ⠜more burned than cooked,⠝ either loved it or hated it. Gradually pizza spread to other parts of Italy and then, with the mass migration of Italians to the New World, it landed in the United States, where it enjoyed unprecedented success, invigorated by new ingredients, new recipes, and new tastes. Today, Americans are the biggest consumers of pizza in the world, at 13 kilos per head per year. The renowned culinary historian Luca Cesari retraces the story of pizza⠙s rise from the backstreets of Naples to a global industry now worth more than $200 billion a year. He describes how pizzas were made, the ingredients used, and the reactions of travelers, critics, and consumers. Richly illustrated with recipes from different times and places, The History of Pizza will transform your view of Italy⠙s most iconic food.

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Welcome back to the quirky, romantic small town of Blue Moon Bend: home to this enticing romantic comedy series from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over and the fan-favourite Riley Thorn books.***A steamy romantic comedy between a stubborn heroine and the high-school sweetheart who abandoned her after a devastating accident nearly took her life...but is determined, eight years later, to win her back. You were made for me. Shut up, Jax. There are two things Joey Greer is great at: raising horses and holding grudges. Eight years ago, her high school sweetheart abandoned her, skipped out on his family, and fled to Hollywood of all places. She vowed never to forgive or forget.Now big-shot screenwriter Jackson Pierce is back in Blue Moon demanding another chance. No place is safe from him. Not the stables. Not the only bar in town. Not even the clawfoot tub on Joeyâ ™s own deck.No matter how good it feels when he sneaks past her defences to land a kiss or a compliment, she is determined to pretend he doesn t exist. Except maybe when he s naked in her bed.Jax can t tell Joey the truth about the night he left. It would ruin far more than just their relationship. All he can do is sweep her off her reluctant feet with orgasms, flowers, bacon, and a rescue dog. Oh, and maybe handcuff himself to her for charity, too.Blue Moon Bendâ ™s Beautification Committee has a few tricks up its devious sleeve where Jax and Joey are concerned. Tricks that will either leave the past in the past or ensure these two lovebirds can never be in the same room again.Lucy Score brings to life the nosiest small town in upstate New York in this charming and compelling romantic comedy â “ the third in a series of romcom romps through the small but lively town of Blue Moon Bend.TropesRomantic ComedySmall TownEnemies to LoversHigh School SweetheartsContemporary RomanceThe Blue Moon Series:No More SecretsFall into TemptationThe Last Second ChanceNot Part of the PlanHolding on to ChaosThe Fine Art of Faking ItWhere It All BeganThe Mistletoe Kisser

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Have you ever wondered how our universe began?Or what it takes to put humans on the moon? Do you know what happens in the microscopic world of a life-saving vaccine? What would you do if you could travel through space and time?Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this beautiful collection of up-to-the-minute essays, mind-blowing facts and out-of-this-world colour photographs, by the world s leading scientists including Professor Stephen Hawking himself. This edition features brand-new content from Dr Mary Dobson: Plagues, Pandemics and Planetary Health. This unmissable volume was curated by Stephen and Lucy Hawking, whose series of children s books George s Secret Key was a global hit.George s stories are punctuated with fascinating real-life facts and insights from leading scientists and now this incredible non-fiction has been collected into one bumper volume, with new content from key scientific figures and up-to-the-minute facts and figures for readers in 2021. READERS LOVE UNLOCKING THE UNIVERSE: Despite its scientific content the essays are written in a very accessible style and the many topics investigated which range from the physical explanations of the universe to earth science to robotics and future predictions. Highly recommended for curious minds from around 10 years upwards - Sue Warren, Blogger My 9 y.o.loves this book. We ve previously discussed a lot of the concepts, but this seems to answer questions I hadn t thought of, but my son wanted to know

Objev podobné jako Unlocking the Universe - Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawkingová

Fall in love with this set of three unforgettable romantic comedies, set in the small town of Knockemout. *New York Times bestsellers**Sunday Times bestsellers**TikTok sensations*This collection includes all three of Lucy Score s bestselling Knockemout novels: Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide From the Light and Things We Left Behind. Get ready to meet:Knox and Naomi.Nash and Lina. Lucian and Sloane. Lucy Score s international bestselling Knockemout trilogy has sold more than 2 million copies globally.Discover the love stories that everyone is talking about.

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Dive into the magical world of the night sea in this stunning lift-the-flap picture book.From award-winning illustrator Thea Lu comes a uniquely stunning journey through the night sea. Swooping manta rays, vibrant coral reefs and sleeping whales are just a few of the wonders waiting to be discovered in this eye-catching and atmospheric picture book. Lift the flaps to uncover the secrets of the night sea and fascinating facts about the creatures that live there. What will you discover?

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** Suitable for online learning and study **Where The Lost Things Go is a â ˜practically perfectâ ™ Lent course for small group study â “ or for reading on oneâ ™s own â “ based on the popular film Mary Poppins Returns. Poet and minister Lucy Berry skilfully draws out some of the themes of the Oscar-nominated movie (which stars Emily Blunt, Ben Whishaw and Lin-Manuel Miranda) and shows how we can consider them more deeply alongside passages from the Bible.The course is based around five weekly sessions, entitled:â ¢Were we dreaming? Belief and unbeliefâ ¢This canâ ™t be happening! Loss, denial and acceptanceâ ¢The Banks children? Or the Bankâ ™s children?â ¢Lost people, being found: Fogs and the wildernessâ ¢Light! A seriously heavy symbolEach session includes suggested clips from the film, as well as discussion questions, Bible readings and closing prayers. There are detailed notes, advice and additional questions for leaders to help them plan an enriching group study in which all group members can feel accepted and involved. And the book contains an additional section for those who wish to make a deeper study of Mary Poppins Returnsâ ™ songs.

Objev podobné jako Where the Lost Things Go - Lucy Berry

Sometimes, all you need is just a little hug!Wolfie is feeling a bit fragile, so he looks to his friends to cheer him up. Each offers their own version of a hug, but theyâ ™re all a bit too wild for Wolfie! Snake squeezes far too tight, and Orangutanâ ™s loop-the-loop hug is a bit too much... surely someone must have the perfect hug to cheer poor Wolfie up? Perhaps all is not as it seems, and thereâ ™s a very special someone whoâ ™s ready to help. A heartwarming celebration of the special bond a child has with their toys, and the very special power of a simple, loving hug.

Objev podobné jako Just a Little Hug - Greg Gormley

A timeless and comforting picture book debut about the power of music to transform hearts and minds. From a tiny window, way up high, came a delicate tune. A melody, a song, a sound so sweet â ¦ Day after day, the song drifts on to the breeze and through the town. It makes the old feel young and comforts the lonely. It fills the whole town with joy and kindness. No one knows who sings the song, but they know it is good. Until one day, the music stops. Can the town work together to save the song for everyone?In a gorgeous, lyrical story, debut picture-book creator Lucy Morris celebrates the joy of music, the importance of community, and the beauty of simple kindnesses. Sometimes it s the smallest things that draw us together.Perfect for fans of The World Made a Rainbow, this beautiful picture book is one to read again and again.

Objev podobné jako The Song for Everyone - Lucy Morris

The Secrets of Happiness is an extraordinary tale of sisterhood, from Lucy Diamond author of The Beach Cafe.The best things in life . . . can be just around the cornerRachel and Becca aren t real sisters, or so they say. They are stepsisters, living far apart, with little in common. Rachel is the successful one: happily married with three children and a big house, plus an impressive career. Artistic Becca, meanwhile, lurches from one dead-end job to another, shares a titchy flat, and has given up on love.The two of them have lost touch, but when Rachel doesn t come home one night, Becca is called in to help. Once there, she quickly realizes that her stepsister s life is not so perfect after all: Rachel s handsome husbandhas moved out, her children are rebelling, and her glamorous career has taken a nosedive. Worst of all, nobody seems to have a clue where she might be.As Becca begins to untangle Rachel s secrets, she is forced to confront some uncomfortable truths about her own life, and the future seems uncertain. But sometimes happiness can be found in the most unexpected places . . .

Objev podobné jako The Secrets of Happiness - Lucy Diamond

“I have tried to answer some really big questions. “But there are other big questions I need you to help answer.” Join Stephen Hawking as he encourages young readers to pose their own theories to some of our universe’s biggest questions. Questions like: How can we take care of each other? What is in a black hole? What else is out there in our universe? With gentle prompts to spark conversations with curious minds, You And The Universe challenges young readers to think about the world around them.With answers to each question at the end of the book, this story allows children to pose their own theories about our planet and themselves. Written by Professor Hawking s daughter, Lucy, and carefully illustrated by Xin Li, You And The Universe is inspired by Professor Hawking s 2018 Earth Day address. Reminding young scientists everywhere to look up and engage with the world around them.

Objev podobné jako You and the Universe - Stephen Hawking, Lucy Hawkingová

Best friends Alice and Leo love making things, and they re never happier than when they re working together in Leo s garden shed, which they ve turned into an arts and crafts studio. Then one day they are transported to a miniature world where magical creatures - the Pixies and Glitterbugs - use their creative talents to make special objects from items that were once treasured. The Pixies magic gives these objects the power to solve people s problems!Disaster strikes when Grimble and Grumble, the mean Nixies, steal Pearl the Knitting Pixie s magical tools. Pearl is a whizz with a ball of wool, and her enchanted creations have the magical power to help make life better for everyone. Alice and Leo need Pearl s help to make a special blanket for a nervous kitten at the animal rescue centre in Crystal Bay. Can the friends work together to use their talents - and a dash of Pixie Magic - to save the day, so that everyone can enjoy the magic of creativity?This magical new series is tailor-made to appeal to young readers including existing Daisy Meadows fans, with a winning combination of magic, friendship and crafts. With gorgeous black and white illustrations by Jo Lindley throughout and a bonus craft activity in each book, the series is perfect for newly confident readers and just as much fun for families to enjoy together.

Objev podobné jako Pixie Magic: Pearl and the Woolly Hug - Daisy Meadows

It s hard to make change happen in HR. If you re a HR manager with good ideas on making things work better that s frustrating enough, but for organisations that fail to respond to the way the world is changing the results could be fatal. In this insightful, practical book the world s top HR disruptor - Lucy Adams - explains why HR needs to change its approach if itâ ™s to be successful in transforming its organisations. She also shares workable strategies for getting your own HR team ready, preparing the ground in your organisation, designing your change and implementing it effectively.It s up to you to lead the way - here s what you need to make it happen.Â

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In ancient Britain, a damned immortal and a warrior queen fall in love â “ but are threatened by the Otherworld King, who wants to rule the living as well as the dead. An epic retelling of The Wild Hunt from Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong.

Objev podobné jako Song of the Huntress - Lucy Holland

WINNER OF THE SOCIETY OF AUTHORS McKITTERICK PRIZE 2024*** A refreshing perspective on mourning, as well as a moving tale of a social outcast - i-D Magazine****** Subtle and understated [...] ultimately very moving - The Big Issue******A fascinating glimpse into how [rural women s] lives are still led - Dorset Magazine***Is it ever too late to change your life?Elegant, wry and moving, The Funeral Cryer tells the tale of one woman s mid-life re-awakening in contemporary rural China and proves that it s never too late to alter your fate.The Funeral Cryer long ago accepted the mundane realities of her life: avoided by fellow villagers because of the stigma attached to her job as a professional mourner and under-appreciated by The Husband, whose fecklessness has pushed the couple close to the brink of break-up. But just when things couldn t be bleaker, The Funeral Cryer takes a leap of faith - and in so doing things start to take a surprising turn for the better . . . Dark, moving and wry, The Funeral Cryer is both an illuminating depiction of a left behind society - and proof that it s never too late to change your life.What readers have been saying about The Funeral Cryer: A beautiful, thought-provoking book [...] incredibly humorous - J. Wells, Five-star Reader Review A stunning debut - Stacey, Five-star Reader Review A first person narrative that shows how the life of a middle-aged woman working as a funeral cryer in China is deeply linked to the people who touch her life and the way they treat her. - Kate Poels, Five-star Reader Review A remarkable novel that explores themes of marriage, family relationships, elderly care, and gender equality [...] this book offers a unique reading experience and an opportunity for deep contemplation. - Rui, Five-star Reader Review Excellent literary fiction. [...] Simultaneously the story speaks to the rural economic desperation, the separation of town and country, they way the young move to the cities and are often left with no other option to finance themselves than selling themselves. The huge discrepancy between the haves and have-nots is very evident. - Cheryl M-M, Five-star Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Funeral Cryer - Wenyan Lu

I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars-they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they ve never seen.Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.

Objev podobné jako The Young Elites - Marie Lu

Have you ever wondered if trees can communicate with each other? Well they can. Recently, scientists have discovered that forests communicate via underground networks of fungal threads knows as #39;the wood wide web #39;. In this picture book for young children, we meet a little fir tree sapling who is stretching her first leaves into a dark ancient forest full of huge trees. She feels very lonely and she can #39;t reach any light or water. Her worried feeling sinks down to the tips of her roots, which little does she know, are connected to the wood wide web. The fungal network sends her message all over the forest! little tree needs help! The message reaches mother trees who can #39;t spare the energy from their own little ones, others who are sick and can #39;t help but ultimately, one friendly paper birch tree helps her in her time of need. When the winter comes and birch tree needs help in return, the strong, not so little fir tree withe her evergreen leaves can come to the rescue. Our little tree learns that she is part of a loving, caring community, filled with family and kind strangers of entirely different species. She learns all the ways that there are to care and be cared for, and most importantly that she is not alone. After all, the forest is only as strong as its smallest tree. Trees can communicate using up to #39;50 words #39; and can send messages of distress, warn each other about incoming danger in the form of disease or pests, learn which trees are their parents and which are their offspring. If a tree is in danger, others can send spare sugars and water via the network and even sabotage trees they see as a threat. And they do it all via the wood wide web. This is a powerful book, that teaches children about a hugely important discovery in contemporary science, about a secret world beneath our feet and most importantly, about the strength that comes with asking for help, and discovering that you are not alone.

Objev podobné jako Little Tree and the Wood Wide Web - Lucy Brownridge

The bride is a doll. The groom is the perfect gentleman. But the rest of the wedding party are the stuff of nightmares.Rich? YesVapid? YesEntitled? YesAnd the Best Man? More like the Worst Man. But Maid of Honor Franchesca takes her duties seriously. There s no way she s going to let that pretentious, judgmental jackhole ruin her best friend s wedding. No matter how sexy he is . . .

Objev podobné jako The Worst Best Man - Lucy Score

Is there a recipe for the perfect life?Thirty-two-year-old happiness guru Dr Cooper Hunziker has it all - a dream job as assistant psychology professor at Yale University, a soon-to-be published self-help book, The Happiness Connection, and the perfect man. But there s a problem. Cooper isn t happy.Of course, it doesn t help that she s facing cut-throat competition for her tenure at Yale, an accusation of plagiarism that could cost her everything, or that her new book has irritated the department chairman, who assigns her to co-lead a happiness group at the New Haven Library.As her friendship with the other women in the group flourishes, Cooper finds herself questioning her choices. Forced to face a life-changing betrayal and her own traumatic past, can she navigate a path to happiness with the help of a gargoyle s wisdom?

Objev podobné jako The Ingredients of Happiness - Lucy Burdette

An enchanting picture book story, and an ideal Christmas gift stocking filler, from the creator of Ellaâ ™s Night Lights and Lily the Pond Mermaid about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown. Oak is the teensy little, magical leaf girl, who lives in the middle of the woods. When summer turns to autumn and leaves begin to change - Oak and her family must leave their tree. It is time for them to float down to the ground where they can nestle into their cosy winter acorn home, and see out the cold until spring returns once more. Will Oak be brave enough to take a leap from the comfort of her Oak tree? And why is change so hard?- Perfect for children aged 3-5 years!- Ideal for fans of fairies, fantasy and miniature worlds, this is a truly adorable picture book that celebrates the hidden magic of nature. - Gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as fear of change, resilience and giving children the space and time to make a decision that feels right for them. - Glittering foil finish on the cover!Have you met Oakâ ™s enchanting picture book friends?- Ellaâ ™s Night LightsElla is a little moth girl who only comes out at night to collect shimmering lights and guide other animals to safetyâ ¦- Lily, the Pond MermaidLily is a pond mermaid who loves looking after her pond home and all who live in itâ ¦

Objev podobné jako Oak, the Littlest Leaf Girl - Lucy Flemingová

NOW AN INSPIRING ANIMATED SPECIAL ON APPLE TV+ FEATURING MOANA’S AULIʻI CRAVALHOEveryone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.But she knows that can’t be true!Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. “The perfect storyline to talk to kids about so many topics!”—NeuroclasticLulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have soft, fuzzy fur and a little nub that wiggles when she’s happy—but in her heart, she has thick gray skin and a tail that whips and twirls. And more than anything, Lulu would like her very own rhinoceros horn! “If only I had my horn, they would finally see the REAL me!”As Lulu sets out to find her horn, she meets all sorts of dogs and even pigeons who don’t understand her. To them, Lulu does not look like a rhinoceros! But Lulu doesn’t let others stand in her way. Soon, she meets a small friend that makes a big difference in her life. With help from her new friend, Lulu realizes that the courage to be herself was inside her all along ...The first picture book in a new series, Lulu is a Rhinoceros takes readers on an adventure through New York City and into Central Park Zoo to fetch and retrieve the most important possession Lulu owns—her identity! With adorable and vibrant artwork by acclaimed illustrator Sophie Corrigan, Lulu is a Rhinoceros conveys gentle messages for young readers about diversity, tolerance, self-expression, radical acceptance, and interdependence.Book 1 in the Lulu series:Lulu is kind, curious and brave; she knows who she is, and she believes in herself. In this hopeful series, Lulu and her friends remind young readers that anything is possible when we listen to each other, celebrate our differences, and approach others with curiosity, not judgement—just like Lulu does!Stream the music from the Apple TV+ hit musical special, Lulu Is A Rhinoceros, featuring songs “Good Morning, Beautiful You” and “The Perfect Me” from Auli’I Cravalho (Moana, Mean Girls: The All New Movie) and Alex Newell (Glee, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist). Available on your favorite streaming platform!

Objev podobné jako Lulu is a Rhinoceros - Jason Flom

What has happened to the lost art of memorising poems? Why do we no longer feel that it is necessary to know the most enduring, beautiful poems in the English language by heart ? In his introduction Ted Hughes explains how we can overcome the problem by using a memory system that becomes easier the more frequently it is practised. The collected 101 poems are both personal favourites and particularly well-suited to the method Hughes demonstrates. Spanning four centuries, ranging from Shakespeare and Keats through to Thomas Hardy and Seamus Heaney, By Heart offers the reader a mental gymnasium in which the memory can be exercised and trained in the most pleasurable way. Some poems will be more of a challenge than others, but all will be treasured once they have become part of the memory bank.This edition is part of a series of anthologies edited by poets such as Don Paterson and Simon Armitage and features an attractive new design to complement an anthology of classic poems.

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The fourth hilarious book in the brilliant STEM adventure series Leonora Bolt. With glorious illustrations by Gladys Jose throughout.It s Leonora first Christmas, and the brilliant young inventor is feeling festive! She s made presents, Mildred s boiling cabbage for the candy canes (yuck!), and best friend Jack s brought along . . .an invite to the Great Gadget Games?!Her villainous Uncle Luther is behind this new inventing show, and planning on stealing the creations made by the very talented contestants. And in ANOTHER twist, the judges of the competition are two people very dear to Leonora s heart.Leonora HAS to enter - it s her best-ever chance to finally stop Luther s dangerous games! But she can t enter as herself - he ll never allow that - so she ll need a foolproof disguise, and a brilliant idea for a winning invention . . .Violet Baudelaire meets Peanut Jones in this epic STEM-themed adventure about believing in your brainpower - and yourself.

Objev podobné jako Leonora Bolt: The Great Gadget Games - Lucy Brandtová

Foundations for the LPC covers the compulsory foundation areas of the Legal Practice Course as set out in the LPC outcomes: professional conduct, tax and revenue law, and wills and administration of estates. The book also discusses human rights law, a topic taught pervasively across the LPC course.Using worked examples and scenarios throughout to illustrate key points, this guide is essential reading for all students and a useful reference source for practitioners. To aid understanding and test comprehension of the core material, checkpoints and summaries feature in every chapter.Digital formats and resourcesThis edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- Access to a digital version of this book comes with every purchase to enable a more flexible learning experienceâ ”12 months access to this title on Oxford Learning Link will be available from 15 July 2022. Access must be redeemed by 1 August 2024.- The online resources include useful web links, forms, and diagrams.

Objev podobné jako Foundations for the LPC - Elizabeth Smart, Lucy , former Senior Lecturer, LLB, LLM, Solicitor (non-practising), former Senior Lecturer, Manche, Jennif

I can tell the difference between who I am and a side effect.The Effect is a clinical romance. Two young volunteers, Tristan and Connie, agree to take part in a clinical drug trial. Succumbing to the gravitational pull of attraction and love, however, Tristan and Connie manage to throw the trial off-course, much to the frustration of the clinicians involved. This funny, moving and perhaps surprisingly human play explores questions of sanity, neurology and the limits of medicine, alongside ideas of fate, loyalty and the inevitability of physical attraction.Following on from the critical and commercial success of Enron, The Effect offers a vibrant theatrical exploration into the human brain via the heart. It received its world premiere at the National Theatre s Cottesloe Theatre in November 2012, starring Billie Piper and Jonjo O Neill. It is published here in the Modern Classics series alongside an introduction by Miriam Gillinson.

Objev podobné jako The Effect - Luckstar Enterprises, Lucy Prebble

An enchanting picture book story, and an ideal Christmas gift stocking filler, from the creator of Ellaâ ™s Night Lights and Lily the Pond Mermaid about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown. Oak is the teensy little, magical leaf girl, who lives in the middle of the woods. When summer turns to autumn and leaves begin to change - Oak and her family must leave their tree. It is time for them to float down to the ground where they can nestle into their cosy winter acorn home, and see out the cold until spring returns once more. Will Oak be brave enough to take a leap from the comfort of her Oak tree? And why is change so hard? - Perfect for children aged 3-5 years!- Ideal for fans of fairies, fantasy and miniature worlds, this is a truly adorable picture book that celebrates the hidden magic of nature. - Gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as fear of change, resilience and giving children the space and time to make a decision that feels right for them. - Glittering foil finish on the cover!Have you met Oakâ ™s enchanting picture book friends? - Ellaâ ™s Night Lights Ella is a little moth girl who only comes out at night to collect shimmering lights and guide other animals to safetyâ ¦- Lily, the Pond MermaidLily is a pond mermaid who loves looking after her pond home and all who live in itâ ¦

Objev podobné jako Oak, the Littlest Leaf Girl - Lucy Flemingová

When a mishap with a pain au chocolat ruins the most important presentation of Dr Clara Clancy’s career, the last person she expects to come to her rescue is the impossibly good-looking and all-round super-nice guy from her university days, Dr Henry Fraser.. Back during their time together at Oxford, Clara was seemingly the only person immune to The Hot Henry Effect – a genuine scientific phenomenon whereby those around Henry fall instantly and helplessly in love with him, the outcomes of which he has remained entirely oblivious to.? Now, reunited and back working together, it’s not long before they slip back into their easy friendship.But both Henry and Clara are keeping secrets – if they can’t be honest with themselves, what hope is there of them being honest with each other? And will Clara really be able to resist the Hot Henry Effect for long?

Objev podobné jako The Hot Henry Effect - Lucy Chalice

Abandoned at a remote island school, Faye discovers she hasbeen sent there for a wicked crime. Can she tackle the sinistermysteries of the island and discover the secrets within herself?

Objev podobné jako The Island at the Edge of Night - Lucy Strange

In this epic and seductive gothic fantasy, a vampire escapes the thrall of Dracula and embarks on her own search for self-discovery and true love, from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide. Hypnotic and razor-sharp. AVA REID, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study In Drowning A mesmerizing saga... CHLOE GONG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Secret Shanghai series The best retelling of Bram Stoker s Dracula I ve read... RIN CHUPECO, bestselling author of The Bone Witch Lucy Undying is a gothic masterpiece. ERIN A. CRAIG, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows--------Her name was written in the pages of someone else s story: Lucy Westenra was one of Dracula s first victims. But her death was only the beginning. Lucy rose from the grave a vampire, and has spent her immortal life trying to escape from Dracula s clutches - and trying to discover who she really is and what she truly wants. Her undead life takes an unexpected turn when, in twenty-first-century London, she meets another woman who is also yearning to break free from her past. Irisâ ™s family has built a health empire based on a sinister secret, and theyâ ™ll do anything to stay in power. Lucy has long believed she would never love again. But she finds herself compelled by the charming Iris, while Iris is mesmerised by the confident and glamorous Lucy. But their intense connection and blossoming love is threatened by forces from without. Iris s mother won t let go of her without a fight, and Lucy s past still has fangs: Dracula is on the prowl again. Lucy Westenra has been a tragically murdered teen, a lonesome adventurer, and a fearsome hunter, but happiness always eluded her. Can she find the strength to destroy Dracula once and for all, or will her heart once again be her undoing?Dracula changed her. Love will transform her. ------PRAISE FOR LUCY UNDYING Simply stunning. I couldn t put this dark and lush and poignant story down. NALINI SINGH Smart, sizzling and sensuous. LUNA MCNAMARA This is a career-defining book if I ve ever read one. KATEE ROBERT Fiercely empowering and gloriously vengeful. HEATHER WALTER

Objev podobné jako Lucy Undying: A Dracula Novel - White Kiersten

When George finds a way to escape the spacecraft Artemis, where he has been trapped, he is overjoyed. Surely now he can return to Earth. But when George touches down, he knows immediately that something is wrong. Thereâ ™s a barren wasteland where his home town used to be, intelligent robots roam the streets, and no one will talk to George about the Earth that he used to know. With the help of an unexpected new friend, can George find out what â “ or who â “ is behind this terrible new world, before itâ ™s too late?

Objev podobné jako George and the Ship of Time - Lucy Hawkingová

The Earl of Gosswater has died, and Agatha has been cast out ofher ancestral home by her cruel cousin, Clarence. In a tiny tumbledowncottage, she struggles to adjust to her new life. And onthe shores of Gosswater Lake, the spirit of another young girl willnot rest ...

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THE FIRST AND ONLY AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM REAL MADRID GALÁCTICO AND WORLD CUP SUPERSTAR LUKA MODRIC. Enthralling. ⠓ Oliver Holt, Mail on Sunday⠘Awesome⠙ ⠓ Match Magazine Solemn, soulful and occasionally romantic⠙ ⠓ Alyson Rudd, The Times an illuminating insight into the career of one of the greatest players in the modern game ⠓ Late Tackle⠘On a level with the great midfield players of the last 20 years.⠙ - Sir Alex Ferguson, CBEFor the first time, Real Madrid galáctico and Croatian legend Luka Modric tells the story of his journey from a childhood in his war-torn homeland to becoming a serial UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most celebrated footballers in the world.Regarded as one of the great midfield players of the last 20 years, Luka reveals the difficulties of growing up during the Croatian War of Independence and his beginnings as a footballer.The FIFA World Cup finalist sets the record straight regarding key moments at Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid; he gives us intimate insights into his treasured home life; and he brings us his personal account of his career peak ⠓ Croatia⠙s dramatic path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final.What were his thoughts during decisive matches? What was his relationship with key players and coaches? What is the inner determination that keeps him on the pitch? What does it take to become the best footballer in the world?Luka was consistently underestimated in his early career, but through grit and determination he has defied the expectations of everyone who doubted him, and reached the ultimate heights of world football.This is Luka Modric in his own words.

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