the school that escaped the nazis deborah cadbury

*JEWISH CHRONICAL CRITICS'' CHOICE: NON-FICTION OF THE YEAR 2022*''A devastatingly affecting book. . . Bunce Court! I keep saying the name to myself because it encapsulates all that is gentle and comically charming about wartime England'' The Times ''Emotionally compelling'' Observer''All the violence I had experienced before felt like a bad dream. It was a paradise. I think most of the children felt it was a paradise.''In 1933, as Hitler came to power, schoolteacher Anna Essinger hatched a daring and courageous plan: to smuggle her entire school out of Nazi Germany. Anna had read Mein Kampf and knew the terrible danger that Hitler''s hate-fuelled ideologies posed to her pupils. She knew that to protect them she had to get her pupils to the safety of England. But the safe haven that Anna struggled to create in a rundown manor house in Kent would test her to the limit. As the news from Europe continued to darken, Anna rescued successive waves of fleeing children and, when war broke out, she and her pupils faced a second exodus. One by one countries fell to the Nazis and before long unspeakable rumours began to circulate. Red Cross messages stopped and parents in occupied ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''DEVASTATINGLY AFFECTING'' THE TIMES''EMOTIONALLY COMPELLING'' OBSERVERIn 1933, as Hitler came to power, schoolteacher Anna Essinger hatched a daring plan: to smuggle all her pupils out of Nazi Germany under the nose of the Gestapo.The - mostly Jewish - children who escaped found a safe haven in Anna''s new school, a rundown manor house in southern England, until the outbreak of war in 1939 raised terrifying new dangers. Despite her growing blindness, Anna continued rescuing children throughout the war. Many had lost their families and witnessed unimaginable horrors. But she was determined to instil the belief in all those under her care that there was still a life worth fighting for. ''By turns heartbreaking and inspiring, I could not stop reading this remarkable book'' JOSH IRELAND, author of Churchill & Son ''A celebration of what the human spirit can achieve'' RABBI JULIA NEUBERGER

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In 1930, at the age of twenty-seven, Liesl Herbst was the Austrian National Tennis Champion, a celebrity in Vienna. Liesl, her husband David and their daughter Dorli came to Britain after escaping the Nazis. In London, though initially stripped of their Austrian passports and rendered stateless aliens, both Liesl and her daughter Dorli competed at Wimbledon. They remain the only mother and daughter ever to have played doubles together at Wimbledon. This moving story of escape and survival is told by LieslÂ’s grand-daughter, DorliÂ’s daughter. Some of the story, the author heard first-hand from her grandmother; the rest, she has meticulously researched over many years in four countries. It is as much a search for the authorÂ’s own identity as for her own children and grandchildren to ensure that their remarkable family history is never lost again.

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This is the inspiring and charming true story of one of the Second World War''s most unusual combatants - a 500-pound cigarettesmoking, beer-drinking brown bear. Originally adopted as a mascot by the Polish Army in Iran, Wojtek soon took on a more practical role, carrying heavy mortar rounds for the troops and going on to play his part as a fully enlisted ''soldier'' with his own rank and number during the Italian campaign.After the war, Wojtek, along with some of his Polish compatriots from II Corps, came to Berwickshire, where he became a significant member of the local community before subsequently moving to Edinburgh Zoo. Wojtek''s retirement was far from quiet: a potent symbol of freedom and solidarity for Poles around the world, he attracted a huge amount of media interest that shows no sign of abating almost 60 years after his death.

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Avi the Ambulance is back in this fourth book of the beloved series about emergency vehicles in Israel. This gentle story centers the importance of teamwork and appreciating the different skills and abilities we all bring to our work and relationships. For readers ages 4-7.Avi the Ambulance was excited to go to the beach and meet his partner Zach''s friend Esti. Esti has a new ambulance partner, and Avi loves to make new friends. After making sure his tires are nice and full of air, Avi and Zach head out along the busy streets of Israel.When they arrive at the beach, Avi is confused to meet Noah. Noah is a boat in the lake, but he says he''s an ambulance like Avi. But Noah doesn''t have tires, so Noah can''t drive through Israel to bring people to the hospital. How can Noah be an ambulance when he doesn''t look like Avi?

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It is often thought that the story of Tutankhamun ended when the thousands of dazzling items discovered by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon were transported to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and put on display. But there is far more to the boy-king''s story. Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World explores the 100 years of research on Tutankhamun that have taken place since the tomb''s discovery, from the several objects in the tomb made of meteoritic iron that came from outer space to new evidence that shows that Tutankhamun may actually have been a warrior who went into battle. Author Bob Brier also takes readers behind the scenes of the recent CT-scans of Tutankhamuns mummy to reveal more secrets of the young pharaoh.The book also illustrates the wide-ranging impact the discovery of Tutankhamun''s tomb had on fields beyond Egyptology. Brier examines how the discovery of the tomb influenced Egyptian politics and contributed to the downfall of colonialism in Egypt. Outside Egypt, the modern blockbuster exhibitions that raise great sums of monies for museums around the world all began with Tutankhamun, as did the idea of documenting every object discovered in place before it was moved. And to a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Jacques Peretti tells the story of the secret history of the deals that are changing our world. 'The book to read' GQ 'A revelatory book' John Lewis-Stempel While the laws that guide our lives are written by the politicians we elect, much of the world around us - from the food we eat to the products we buy to the medications we take - is shaped by private negotiations and business deals few of us know about. For twenty years, Peretti has interviewed the people behind the decisions that have altered our world, from CEOs of multinational corporations to politicians, economists, and scientists. In The Deals that Made the World, Peretti draws on his vast knowledge to reveal a host of fascinating and startling connections, from how Wall Street's actions on food commodities helped spark the Arab Spring to the link between the AIDS epidemic in 1980s San Francisco and the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008. He proves a sure guide, combining both eye-opening on-the-ground reporting and a narrative flair that makes esoteric financial and business concepts clear and understandable. Like Steven Levitt, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Brad Stone, Michael Lewis, and Malcolm Gladwell, Peretti takes the ordinary and turns it ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This book tells the story of the birth of the computing industry via the origins of 25 influential computers built between 1939 and 1960Starting with a short, sharp history of how we got to where we were on the eve of the second world war, this book illuminates humanity''s desire for calculation aids throughout history, and how that led to the ready reckoner, Napier''s bones, Pascal''s calculator, the difference engine, the analytical engine, the comptometer and Herman Hollerieth''s electronic tabulating machine.This book is a world tour through the modern history of computing, and it begins in 1939 with the first electronic digital computer, the Atanasoff-Berry computer (ABC). From there, the book moves on to the World War II era with ENIAC, the first general-purpose digital computer. The story of computing in World War II takes us through Germany, UK, and the US, and right after that, the book explores the rapid growth of computing power in the post-war years.The years of "big iron" in the US, UK, and the Soviet Union take you through the next couple of decades, moving into the minicomputer era with DEC systems. In The Computers that Made the World, you''ll learn about these computers (and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Take control of your life and create profound change today using NLP and the science of positive changeNeurolinguistic Programming is a process for understanding what makes people tick. When we understand how people think, feel, and act in key situations, we have the raw material with which to make change happen, often quickly and profoundly.In the 1970s, linguists studied the language patterns and nonverbal cues of great psychotherapists, as well as social influence within communities, in order to pinpoint what enables human beings to change. Their findings formed the basis of NLP, which has since been used to teach therapists and life coaches how to master one-on-one interactions.When a lawyer named Greg Prosmushkin discovered NLP, he realized that what he learned – how to communicate with confidence, model excellence, and influence your own and others’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—were incredibly valuable outside a therapy context. He used what he learned to make huge breakthroughs in his trials and to step into his own as an entrepreneur. When he met Josh Davis, a PhD who studied psychology and neuroscience and NLP expert, they realized that they needed to make NLP easily available for everyone. To do so, they show how the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ape that Understood the Universe is the story of the strangest animal in the world: the human animal. It opens with a question: How would an alien scientist view our species? What would it make of our sex differences, our sexual behavior, our altruistic tendencies, and our culture? The book tackles these issues by drawing on two major schools of thought: evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory. The guiding assumption is that humans are animals, and that like all animals, we evolved to pass on our genes. At some point, however, we also evolved the capacity for culture - and from that moment, culture began evolving in its own right. This transformed us from a mere ape into an ape capable of reshaping the planet, travelling to other worlds, and understanding the vast universe of which we''re but a tiny, fleeting fragment. Featuring a new foreword by Michael Shermer.

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Fluffy monsters, scruffy monsters, monsters on their way. Rucksack monsters, turn-back monsters, off to school today! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters on their first day of school! Follow the cheeky little monsters as they have lessons, go wild at playtime, eat a messy monster lunch, and learn and play together – and watch out for the silly dog monster hiding on every page! Plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps Vibrant, contemporary style by Ukrainian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska Energetic, wacky and characterful monsters Good role models for little ones—monsters also clean up, do school work and calm down See the monsters cause mayhem everywhere: at the school gates, in the cloakroom, in the classroom, on the playground, in the dining hall and in the bathroom There are so many different monsters to spot within this kooky picture book. Kids can point out their favourites and gasp and chuckle at the gobble monster, the yappy monster and the learn monster, to name a few! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Spice Race is on – and Captain Ferdinand Magellan''s expedition to find the treasure will change the course of history. Welcome to a bold new telling of his famed but ill-fated voyage.This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You''ll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways.Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives – and the world.Unapologetically and poignantly written and illustrated by Thekla Priebst, The Voyage That Changed the World will sweep you along on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring the triumphs, dangers, betrayals and tragedies that marked this epic endeavour for a truly unforgettable read.

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30 April 1924. At the Court of the King's Bench in London, the highest court in the Empire, an English judge and jury heard the case that would change the course of India's history: Sir Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab - and architect of the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre - had filed a defamation case against Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair for having published a book in which he referred to the atrocities committed by the Raj in Punjab. The widely-reported trial - one of the longest in history - stunned a world that finally recognized some of the horrors being committed by the British in India. Through reports of court proceedings along with a nuanced portrait of a complicated nationalist who believed in his principles above all else, The Case That Shook the Empire reveals, for the very first time, the real details of the fateful case that marked the defining moment in India's struggle for Independence.

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The second volume in the ground-breaking Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN''T BURN.We fight for the people we love. We fight for the ideas we want to be true.Evar and Livira stand side by side and yet far beyond each other''s reach. Evar is forced to flee the library, driven before an implacable foe. Livira, trapped in a ghost world, has to recover her book if she''s to return to her life. While Evar''s journey leads him outside into the vastness of a world he''s never seen, Livira''s destination lies deep inside her own writing, where she must wrestle with her stories in order to reclaim the volume in which they were written.And all the while, the library quietly weaves thread to thread, bringing the scattered elements of Livira''s old life – friends and foe alike – back together beneath new skies.Long ago, a lie was told, and with the passing years it has grown and spread, a small push leading to a chain of desperate consequences. Now, as one edifice topples into the next with ever-growing violence, it threatens to break the world. The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The second volume in the ground-breaking Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN. We fight for the people we love. We fight for the ideas we want to be true.Evar and Livira stand side by side and yet far beyond each other's reach. Evar is forced to flee the library, driven before an implacable foe. Livira, trapped in a ghost world, has to recover her book if she's to return to her life.While Evar's journey leads him outside into the vastness of a world he's never seen, Livira's destination lies deep inside her own writing, where she must wrestle with her stories in order to reclaim the volume in which they were written. And all the while, the library quietly weaves thread to thread, bringing the scattered elements of Livira's old life – friends and foe alike – back together beneath new skies. Long ago, a lie was told, and with the passing years it has grown and spread, a small push leading to a chain of desperate consequences.Now, as one edifice topples into the next with ever-growing violence, it threatens to break the world. The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Issa has brilliantly illuminated the history of a great city'Literary ReviewA city drawn in sand. Inspired by the tales of Homer and his own ambitions of empire, Alexander the Great sketched the idea of a city onto the sparsely populated Egyptian coastline. He did not live to see Alexandria built, but his vision of a sparkling metropolis that celebrated learning and diversity was swiftly realised and still stands today.Situated on the cusp of Africa, Europe and Asia, great civilisations met in Alexandria. Together, Greeks and Egyptians, Romans and Jews created a global knowledge capital of enormous influence: the inventive collaboration of its citizens shaped modern philosophy, science, religion and more. In pitched battles, later empires, from the Arabs and Ottomans to the French and British, laid claim to the city but its independent spirit endures.In this sweeping biography of the great city, Islam Issa takes us on a journey across millennia, rich in big ideas, brutal tragedies and distinctive characters, from Cleopatra to Napoleon. From its humble origins to dizzy heights and present-day strife, Alexandria tells the gripping story of a city that has shaped our modern world.

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This delightful sticker book introduces little children to the school day, including the journey to school, taking the register and break time, as well as music, art and PE class. With lots of stickers to add to every page, children will love interacting with the school environment and learning all about what they can expect when they start school.

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Discover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!When playtime on Gran''s old swing sends Danny and Dinosaur accidentally looping back through time to the Jurassic age, there''s no knowing what might happen.Especially when the swing breaks and there''s the rumble of a volcano ready to erupt!Can Danny and Dinosaur make it back to the future with their new dino friends?A Jurassic classic from the bestselling creators of The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet!, The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas! and The Dinosaur that Pooped a Princess!

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Discover the pooptastic world of Dino and Danny, from bestselling authors Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter!Danny and Dinosaur want to watch telly but Mum won''t let them until they''ve tidied their room.So Danny thinks of a plan to make all the mess go away - he gets Dino to eat it all up!But just when they think they can get away with it, there''s a rumble in Dino''s tummy - another EXPLOSIVE adventure is about to begin!From the best-selling creators of The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet!, The Dinosaur That Pooped the Past! and The Dinosaur That Pooped a Princess!

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Pigtails, poisons and murder-most-foul A travelling puppet show arrives in the sleepy village of Bishop''s Lacey - and a shocking murder takes place. For eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, the crime will test her precocious powers of deduction to the limit - particularly when she discovers that the murder echoes a tragedy which occurred many years before...Praise for the historical Flavia de Luce mysteries: ''The Flavia de Luce novels are now a cult favourite'' Mail on Sunday ''A cross between Dodie Smith''s I Capture The Castle and the Addams family...delightfully entertaining'' Guardian Fans of M. C. Beaton''s Agatha Raisin, Frances Brody and Alexander McCall Smith will enjoy the Flavia de Luce mysteries: 1. Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie 2. The Weed That Strings the Hangman''s Bag 3. A Red Herring Without Mustard 4. I Am Half Sick of Shadows 5. Speaking From Among the Bones 6. The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches 7. As Chimney Sweepers Come To Dust 8. Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew''d 9. The Grave''s a Fine and Private Place If you''re looking for a cosy crime series to keep you hooked then look no further than the Flavia de Luce mysteries. * Each Flavia ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the importance of friendship and community in this stunning picture book by the creator of Leaf. Down in the valley, all the animals live in peace among their own kind, happy but not quite united until the day the enormous dog appeared. The animals run as fast as they can, but the big dog is so terrible and so greedy that he swallows them all one by one! With their whole world in darkness, they have no choice but to band together to rebuild their lives, and in the process they discover value in each other. The Dog That Ate the World is the second picture book by Sandra Dieckmann, whose debut Leaf, was a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2017.

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**NOW WITH AN AFTERWORD AND ADVICE FOR A NEW MOTHER**''A powerful, moving and inspiring story - it opens up a whole new world of understanding.'' Esther Freud''This is wonderful. I urge you to read it. It is life enhancing and I defy you not to fall in love with Ben!'' Natasha Poliszczuk, Books Editor, YOU Magazine''An honest and unflinching account of Jessica''s journey as the mother of a child born with complex needs. Essential reading... and a source of solace for those who may find themselves on a similar path.'' Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife''s Story''Jessica''s beautiful words gave me a deeper understanding about embracing disability. I am inspired and will be recommending this book to parents as a testament to following your parenting instincts.'' Arabella Carter-Johnson, author of Iris Grace''A gripping and vital insight into the lives of families trying to thrive in bureaucratic systems that all too often add to the challenges of providing disabled children with basic care and human rights. Impossible to put down.'' Hannah Barham-Brown, deputy leader of the Women''s Equality Party''Rooted in love and is a moving story about the transformative power of adapting, practically and emotionally to changing circumstances. As ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Rafe is finally getting a taste of the cool life – but his problems are red-hot.Rafe Khatchadorian has never been cool. But all that changes when he becomes the guitarist in an awesome rock band and wrangles a part-time job at Hills Village''s trendiest new coffee shop slash yoga studio. No more being at the bottom of middle school food chain – Rafe is finally going to be popular!He just has two teeny problems: the awesome rock band is led by none other than the school bully. And the band actually isn''t awesome – they absolutely stink, and Rafe has to whip them into shape for the Best Band Competition.With Rafe''s newfound coolness on the line, will he find a way to hit the stage in style, or is he doomed to dorkdom forever?

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THE EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF THE FATHER OF MODERN GEOLOGYHidden behind velvet curtains above a stairway in a house in London''s Piccadilly is an enormous and beautiful hand-coloured map - the first geological map of anywhere in the world. Its maker was a farmer''s son named William Smith. Born in 1769 his life was troubled: he was imprisoned for debt, turned out of his home, his work was plagiarised, his wife went insane and the scientific establishment shunned him. It was not until 1829, when a Yorkshire aristocrat recognised his genius, that he was returned to London in triumph: The Map That Changed the World is his story.''For a geologist, this is a must read'' Amazon Reviewer''It serves to lift a genius from academic semi-obscurity and to award him the acknowledgement he undoubtedly deserves'' Amazon Reviewer''Never realised how seminal this map was'' Amazon Reviewer

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We fight for the people we love. We fight for the ideas we want to be true.Evar and Livira stand side by side and yet far beyond each other's reach. Evar is forced to flee the library, driven before an implacable foe.Livira, trapped in a ghost world, has to recover her book if she's to return to her life. While Evar's journey leads him outside into the vastness of a world he's never seen, Livira's destination lies deep inside her own writing, where she must wrestle with her stories in order to reclaim the volume in which they were written. And all the while, the library quietly weaves thread to thread, bringing the scattered elements of Livira's old life - friends and foe alike - back together beneath new skies. Long ago, a lie was told, and with the passing years it has grown and spread, a small push leading to a chain of desperate consequences. Now, as one edifice topples into the next with ever-growing violence, it threatens to break the world.The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board. The time has come when they must fight for what they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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What was special about 1845 and why does it deserve particular scrutiny? In his much-anticipated new book, one of the leading authorities on the Victorian age argues that this was the critical year in a decade which witnessed revolution on continental Europe, the threat of mass insurrection at home and radical developments in railway transport, communications, religion, literature and the arts. The effects of the new poor law now became visible in the workhouses; a potato blight started in Ireland, heralding the Great Famine; and the Church of England was rocked to its foundations by John Henry Newman''s conversion to Roman Catholicism. What Victorian England became was moulded, says Michael Wheeler, in the crucible of 1845. Exploring pivotal correspondence, together with pamphlets, articles and cartoons, the author tells the riveting story of a seismic epoch through the lives, loves and letters of leading contemporaneous figures.

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Kniha - autor Kate Tempest, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Becky, Harry and Leon are leaving town in a fourth-hand Ford Cortina with a suitcase full of money. They are running from jealous boyfriends, dead-end jobs, violent maniacs and disgruntled drug dealers, in the hope of escaping the restless tedium of life in south-east London. As the story moves back in time, to before they had to leave, we see them torn between confidence and self-loathing, between loneliness and desire, between desperate ambition and the terrifying prospect of getting nothing done.Kate Tempest explores contemporary city life with a powerful moral microscope, giving us irresistible stories of hidden lives and showing us how the best intentions don't always lead to the right decisions'Deeply affecting: cinematic in scope; touching in its empathic humanity ... Tempest's voice never falters' New York Times'A bold, bright, beguiling novel; a lustrous pageant that dazzles...

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***''A powerful, moving and inspiring story - it opens up a whole new world of understanding.'' Esther Freud''This is wonderful. I urge you to read it. It is life enhancing and I defy you not to fall in love with Ben!'' Natasha Poliszczuk, Books Editor, You Magazine''An honest and unflinching account of Jessica''s journey as the mother of a child born with complex needs. Essential reading... and a source of solace for those who may find themselves on a similar path.'' Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife''s Story''Jessica''s beautiful words gave me a deeper understanding about embracing disability. I am inspired and will be recommending this book to parents as a testament to following your parenting instincts.'' Arabella Carter-Johnson, author of Iris Grace''A courageous, heartrending story of grief, love and ultimately hope.'' The Sun, 5 star review***Jessica Moxham thought she was prepared for the experience of motherhood. Armed with advice from friends and family, parenting books and antenatal classes, she felt ready. After giving birth, she found herself facing a different, more uncertain reality. Her son, Ben, was fighting to stay alive. When Jessica could finally take him home from hospital, the challenges were far from over. In ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lions aren't allowed at school, but Iris's lion doesn't want to beleft behind. He even stows away on the school trip to the museum,causing much madness and mayhem as he hides among the exhibits. The third warm and funny adventure in the bestselling HOW TO HIDEA LION series is guaranteed to delight children everywhere.

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This hilarious collection of short stories from the award-winning humorist Simon Rich includes the story that inspired the Seth Rogen comedy An American Pickle. Having skewered the problems of falling in and out of love in The Last Girlfriend on Earth, Simon Rich''s next book is another subject we can all relate to: parents and their kids. From the perils of raising an actual monster in Manhattan - it''s pretty hard to find teachers who really understand the talents of a five-year-old with horns and a taste for blood - to Sell Out, the story of Simon''s ancestor, returned to life decades after an industrial accident involving pickling brine, these stories are inventive, witty and sometimes a bit too much like real life.

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Kniha - autor Anna Brightová, 464 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá This sweeping YA fantasy romance full of star-crossed love, complex female friendship, and astrological magic is perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Alexandra Bracken, and V.E. Schwab. From the acclaimed author of The Beholder. Best friends Rora and Claudia have never felt more like their lives are spiraling out of control. And when they meet Major and Amir—two boys from one of the secret cities of the spheres, ruled by the magic of the astrological signs—they discover they’re not alone. There is a disruption in the harmony between the spheres, and its chaos is spreading. To find the source of the disharmony, Rora and Claudia will embark on a whirlwind journey of secrets, romance, and powerful truths—about themselves, each other, and two long-ago explorers named Dante and Beatrice, who were among the first to chart this course toward the stars. Inspired partly by the classic works of...

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Kniha - autor Jimmy Soni, 304 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Perfect for readers of Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance and Zero to One by Peter Theil Out of PayPal's ranks have come household names like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Max Levchin and Reid Hoffman. Since leaving Paypal, they have formed, funded, and advised the leading companies of our era, including Tesla, Facebook, YouTube, SpaceX, Yelp, Palantir, and LinkedIn, among many others. Yet for all their influence, the incredible story of where they started has gone largely untold. In The Founders, award-winning author Jimmy Soni narrates how a once-in-a-generation collaboration turned a scrappy start-up into one of the most successful businesses of all time. Facing bruising competition, internal strife, the emergence of widespread online fraud, and the devastating dot-com bust of the 2000s, their success was anything but certain. But they would go on to change our world forever. Informed by hundreds...

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Kniha - autor James Barr, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The untold story of how British-French rivalry drew the battle lines of the modern Middle East. Through a stellar cast of politicians, diplomats, spies and soldiers, including T. E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle, this vividly tells the story of the short but crucial era when Britain and France ruled the Middle East. Using newly declassified papers from the British and French archives, James Barr brings this overlooked clandestine struggle back to life, and reveals, for the first time, the stunning way in which the French finally got their revenge.

Objev podobné jako A Line in the Sand: Britain, France and the Struggle That Shaped the Middle East (1847394574)

A four-legged hero risks it all to make his best friend’s dream come true in this touching adventure of family, football and beating the odds.Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie love football more than anything. And they’ve just heard the most amazing news. The World Cup is coming home to England and Elsie’s team have a chance to play in a half-time match at Wembley – with some help from Pickles, of course!But life off the pitch is tough, even when Dad works hard to provide what they need. It’s their team of three against the world and right now it feels like they’re losing. So when disaster strikes and Elsie’s dreams of playing at Wembley are shattered, it’s up to Pickles to save the world (cup) …Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Objev podobné jako The Dog that Saved the World (Cup) - Phil Earle

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG BREAKTHROUGH AUTHOR AWARDKae Tempest’s critically acclaimed debut novel, the literary companion to their Mercury-Prize nominated album Everybody Down, takes us into the beating heart of the capital in this multi-generational tale of drugs, desire and belonging''Soaring … Tempest’s flair for language is tempered by their sense of rhythm and pace … Deeply affecting: cinematic in scope; touching in its empathic humanity … Tempest’s voice – by turns raging and tender – never falters'' New York TimesYoung Londoners Becky, Harry and Leon are leaving town in a fourth-hand Ford Cortina with a suitcase full of money. They are running from jealous boyfriends, dead-end jobs, violent maniacs and disgruntled drug dealers, in the hope of escaping the restless tedium of life in south-east London – the place they have always called home.________________________*This book has been printed with two different cover designs. We are unable to accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be assigned to orders at random*

Objev podobné jako The Bricks that Built the Houses - Tempest Kae

Jerusalem is unique: the capital of two peoples and the shrine of three faiths. A cast of extraordinary characters have played a part in the city''s history, including King David, Cyrus the Great, Cleopatra, the Maccabees, Julius Caesar, Herod the Great, Queen Melisende, Saladin, Suleiman the Magnificent, Catherine the Great, Napoleon, Churchill, Ben-Gurion and Arafat.Many have claimed Jerusalem belongs only to them, but its stories belong to many. In this beautifully illustrated book, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore tells thirty of the most remarkable stories in the city''s 3,000-year history. By explaining the Middle East''s political, religious and ethnic divisions, from 1000 BCE to 2000, the book becomes an essential guide to understanding today''s world.Based on the seminal classic Jerusalem: A Biography, and vividly brought to life by illustrators Rui Ricardo and Catherine Rowe.

Objev podobné jako Jerusalem: The City That Changed the World - Simon Sebag Montefiore

When Eddie's dad lets out a catastrophic fart that shakes the earth to its core and blasts off into space, it's time for an out-of-this-world father-son mission to catch it!

Objev podobné jako My Dad and the Toot that Shook the Galaxy - Matt Coyne

''There he was, his trunk wrapped in hers. Whatever hurt or sorrow befell him was not really happening to him. He was on the other bank with his mother. He was not here''When a young elephant is brutally orphaned by poachers, he begins terrorising the countryside, earning his malevolent name, the Gravedigger, from the humans he kills and then tenderly buries with leaves. Manu, the studious son of a rice farmer, loses his cousin to the Gravedigger and is drawn into the alluring world of ivory hunting.Emma is working on a documentary set in a Kerala wildlife park with her best friend. Her work leads her to witness the porous boundary between conservation and corruption, until eventually she finds herself caught up in her own betrayal.''One of the most unusual and affecting books... a compulsively readable, devastating novel'' Jonathan Safran Foer*Tania James''s spellbinding new novel Loot is available for pre-order now!*VINTAGE EARTH is a collection of novels to transform our relationship with the natural world. Each one is a work of creative activism, a blast of fresh air, a seed from which change can grow. The books in this series reconnect us to the planet we inhabit - and must ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Tusk That Did the Damage - James Tania

A taut high fantasy as an assassin must destroy an empire from within, eliminating wizards, their demons, and even the emperor. For the lives—for the very souls—of her people, she must succeed within a single day, or her homeland will be destroyed.ALONE AGAINST AN EMPIRE.When Yash of Zeltah arrives in the fortress city of Honaq, she is greeted as a barbarian, a simple pawn. Her marriage to prince Chej has been arranged, they say, to avert war. Yet she knows the truth, for the armies already ravage the land.A skilled and deadly assassin, there is more to Yash than any might suspect. Before another day can pass, she must defeat the masters of the nine towers—the plagues, magics, and monsters they control, the soldiers they command. Without raising an alarm, she must kill all who oppose her—even the immortal emperor. The lives and souls of Zeltah, the people and the land upon which they live, all depend on it.

Objev podobné jako The Wind that Sweeps the Stars - Greg Keyes

The perfect Christmas gift for tooting dads everywhere! All aboard the Butt Force One! Travel the world and back again in this TOOT-ally hilarious rhyming romp following the most destructive fart to ever be farted! When Eddie''s dad lets off a ground-shakingly shocking fart, they know it''s about to take the world by stinky storm. And only they can stop it . . .Get ready for a toot-acular, rip-roaring, globe-spanning adventure to catch the powerful parp!Perfect for children (and adults) who love a little potty-humour! Written by - but not inspired by - Matt Coyne, bestselling author and creator of the Man vs. Baby blog, with EXPLOSIVE illustrations by Richard Merritt.Praise for Matt Coyne:''A hero for dads everywhere'' Daily Mirror''Very, very funny'' This Morning''Matt Coyne''s post has struck a chord with parents from all over the world'' Daily Mail''Brutally honest rant on the reality of parenthood has taken the internet by storm'' Sunday Telegraph

Objev podobné jako My Dad and the Toot that Shook the World - Matt Coyne

The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most enduring and bestselling books of all time, yet its history is as complex as it is contested. For the first time, this is the extraordinary true story behind the book, its publication and its significance.

Objev podobné jako The Diary That Changed the World - Karen Bartlett

A glorious landmark piece of publishing with nature poems and gorgeous illustrations to delight and inspire for every day of the year

Objev podobné jako National Trust: I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree, A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year (Poetry Collections) - Fiona Waters

From the talented brother-sister duo of Stephen and Anita Mangancomes this exciting fully illustrated adventure.

Objev podobné jako The Fart that Changed the World - Mangan Stephen

From the talented brother-sister duo of Stephen and Anita Mangancomes this exciting fully illustrated adventure.

Objev podobné jako The Fart that Saved the Universe - Mangan Stephen

When best friends and comic strip creators Finn and Isha discovera group of 'lost toons' stranded in the real world, they vowto help them get back home. Instead, the pair are zapped into ToonWorld themselves! Can they make it back to reality before it'sall too late?

Objev podobné jako The Cartoons That Saved the World - Tom Ellen

This is the dark history of the original multinational company

Objev podobné jako The Corporation That Changed the World - Nick Robins

Meet the fabulously feisty Clarice Bean! In this hilarious picture book from Children''s Laureate, Lauren Child.All Clarice Bean wants is a bit of peace and quiet. But that can be hard to find in a house where your little brother is being utterly annoying, your big brother is in the dark tunnel of adolescence and your grandad''s pouring soup on his cornflakes . . .A true picture book classic, this is the book that launched the award-winning, bestselling Clarice Bean series!Packed with quirky details and humour, this is perfect for children who are ready to start making the transition from younger picture books to independent reading."A fresh, playful, wonderfully chaotic look at family life that will make you laugh out loud" IndependentWinner of the Smarties Book Prize

Objev podobné jako Clarice Bean, That's Me - Lauren Child

Take the ultimate trip around IrelandBestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a fascinating journey around Ireland, to discover the tales buried deep in Irish history.Packed full of myths and legends, firsts, birthplaces, inventions and adventures, this fact book visits each of the four provinces - Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connaught - and unearths the hidden gems that each county in these provinces holds.Discover where people and ideas were born, where dreams were inspired and where the unforgettable figures of Ireland's past now slumber. You'll be able to visit the holy mountain, Croagh Patrick in Country Mayo, where St Patrick is said to have driven all the snakes in Ireland into the sea. At Lismore Castle in County Waterford you will uncover the bathroom dedicated to Fred Astaire, whose sister Adele was the hugely popular Chatelaine of Lismore in the 1930s and 40s. On the winter solstice you can bathe in the sunlight that fills the burial chamber at Newgrange, County Meath - the oldest solar observatory in the world.This irresistible compendium of facts and stories will give you a captivating insight into the Irish, and the ideas and events that have shaped the individual identity of every place you ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako I Never Knew That About Ireland - Christopher Winn

''Football is not just a matter of life and death: it''s much more important than that'' - Bill ShanklyBill Shankly was without doubt among the greatest football managers of the post-war era and his life story is an inspiring read for anyone interested in the sport. To football fans everywhere, Bill Shankly was far more than just a manager: he was a folk hero whose legend still dominates the game.Shankly took Liverpool FC from Second Division obscurity and helped create the legend that became the Anfield of Keegan, Hughes, Toshack and Heighway. With his impertinent questions, blunt observations and appreciation of life, Bill Shankly''s wit, down-to-earth wisdom and sheer determination set a standard that holds good to this day. This full and frank biography tells his larger-than-life story and is an inspiring tribute to one of football''s most enduring heroes.

Objev podobné jako Bill Shankly: It's Much More Important Than That - Stephen F Kelly

The 2010s saw Netflix take on Hollywood, indie movies make history, and Star Wars strike back. Look back on the very best of film from 2011–2020 in this new compendium distilling the big-screen spirit of the decade. Entries featuring stills, detailed synopses, and trivia guide us across the Marvel Universe and through landmark projects such as Boyhood, Get Out, and Parasite. A must-have for any serious film fan! The movies that shaped the 2010s Cinema has likely never been written off so often. In the decade of the 2010s, it is true, much has changed – both in how we watch movies, and in how we see ourselves. Social media and the internet have shaped a new understanding of the self and the world. As streaming services multiplied our viewing options and video games offered alluring realities of their own, the big screen faced serious competition. Even before the usual delays between theatrical release and further distribution became ever shorter, movies often found themselves downgraded to mere “content”, to be clicked at on colorful screen tiles. Are all that remain to cinema its cult of celebrity, blockbusters, and computer-animated visual effects? Quite the contrary – even a cursory glance at ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako 100 Movies of the 2010s