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The Secret Agent is Joseph Conrad s dark satire on English society, edited with an introduction and notes by Michael Newton in Penguin Classics.In the only novel Conrad set in London, The Secret Agent communicates a profoundly ironic view of human affairs. The story is woven around an attack on the Greenwich Observatory in 1894 masterminded by Verloc, a Russian spy working for the police, and ostensibly a member of an anarchist group in Soho. His masters instruct him to discredit the anarchists in a humiliating fashion, and when his evil plan goes horribly awry, Verloc must deal with the repercussions of his actions. While rooted in the Edwardian period, Conrad s tale remains strikingly contemporary, with its depiction of Londoners gripped by fear of the terrorists living in their midst. This edition of The Secret Agent contains a chronology, further reading, notes and maps of London and Greenwich. In his introduction, Michael Newton discusses London s real-life world of political anarchy, and Conrad s portrayal of the Verlocs marriage.Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was born in the Ukraine and grew up under Tsarist autocracy. After spending years in the French, and later the British Merchant Navy, Conrad left the sea to devote himself to writing. In 1896 he settled in Kent, where he produced within fifteen years such modern classics as Youth, Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Typhoon, Nostromo, The Secret Agent and Under Western Eyes.If you enjoyed The Secret Agent, you might like Fyodor Dostoyevsky s Demons, also available in Penguin Classics. A brilliant book, one of the greatest works of modern irony Malcolm Bradbury

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The Penguin English Library Edition of The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad Madness and despair! Give me that for a lever, and I ll move the world In the only novel Conrad set in London, The Secret Agent communicates a profoundly ironic view of human affairs. The story is woven around an attack on the Greenwich Observatory in 1894 masterminded by Verloc, a Russian spy working for the police, and ostensibly a member of an anarchist group in Soho. His masters instruct him to discredit the anarchists in a humiliating fashion, and when his evil plan goes horribly awry, Verlac must deal with the repercussions of his actions.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction written in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels, to the beginning of the First World War.

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With an Introduction and Notes by Hugh Epstein, Secretary of the Joseph Conrad Society of Great Britain. Then the vision of an enormous town presented itself, of a monstrous town...a cruel devourer of the world s light. There was room enough there to place any story, depth enough for any passion, variety enough there for any setting, darkness enough to bury five millions of lives. Conradâ ™s â ˜monstrous townâ ™ is London, and his story of espionage and counter-espionage, anarchists and embassies, is a detective story that becomes the story of Winnie Verlocâ ™s tenacity in maintaining her devotion to her peculiar and simple-minded brother, Stevie, as they pursue their very ordinary lives above a rather dubious shop in the back streets of Soho. However, far from offering any sentimental picture, The Secret Agent is Conradâ ™s funniest novel. Its savagely witty picture of human absurdity and misunderstanding is written in an ironic style that provokes laughter and unease at the same time, and that continues to provide one of the most disturbing visions of aspiration and futility in twentieth century literature.

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An impenetrable mystery seems destined to hang for ever over this act of madness or despair. Mr Verloc, the secret agent, keeps a shop in London s Soho where he lives with his wife Winnie, her infirm mother, and her idiot brother, Stevie. When Verloc is reluctantly involved in an anarchist plot to blow up the Greenwich Observatory things go disastrously wrong, and what appears to be A Simple Tale proves to involve politicians, policemen, foreign diplomats and London s fashionable society in the darkest and most surprising interrelations.Based on the text which Conrad s first English readers enjoyed, this new edition includes a critical introduction which describes Conrad s great London novel as the realization of a monstrous town , a place of idiocy, madness, criminality, and butchery. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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A remarkable insight into the training and techniques of Allied agents operating behind enemy lines during the Second World War.Most wars have had some element of espionage and subterfuge, but few have included as much as the Second World War, where the all-embracing nature of the conflict, new technology, and the battle of ideologies conspired to make almost everywhere a war zone. The occupation of much of Europe in particular left huge areas that could be exploited. Partisans, spies and saboteurs risked everything in a limbo where the normal rules of war were usually suspended. Concealment of oneself, one s weapons and equipment, was vital, and so were the new methods and hardware which were constantly evolving in a bid to stay ahead of the Gestapo and security services. Silent killing, disguise, covert communications and the arts of guerrilla warfare were all advanced as the war progressed. With the embodiment and expansion of organisations such as the British SOE and the American OSS, and the supply of special forces units which operated behind enemy lines, clandestine warfare became a permanent part of the modern military and political scene. Perhaps surprisingly many of these hitherto secret techniques and pieces of equipment were put into print at the time and many examples are now becoming available. This manual brings together a selection of these dark arts and extraordinary objects and techniques in their original form, under one cover to build up an authentic picture of the Allied spy.

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Each Reading Book in the Rapid Plus stages 10-12 series is finely levelled for KS3 students, and includes: E ngaging texts with mature topics and themes to appeal to older readers . Accessible layout with a dyslexia-friendly font and colour scheme. A diverse range of characters which all students can identify with. Quiz sections and recap pages to help learners develop their comprehension skills and reading stamina.

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With an Introduction and Notes by Linda Dryden, Professor of English Literature at Edinburgh Napier University and the author of Joseph Conrad and H. G. Wells: The Fin-de Siecle-Literary Scene.At the end of the nineteenth century a stranger arrives in the Sussex countryside and mayhem ensues; in the sleepy county of Kent a miracle food brings biological chaos that engulfs and threatens the entire planet. H. G. Wells s fertile and mercurial imagination never brought us more bizarre and unsettling stories than those revealed in The Invisible Man (1897) and The Food of the Gods, and How It Came to Earth (1904). These are stories of extraordinary physical transformations and are at once extremely funny and richly imaginative. At the same time, Wells poses some very probing questions about the ethical dimensions to science and the human capacity for both pity and cruelty. Brought together for the first time in this new Wordsworth edition, The Invisible Man and The Food of the Gods are two of Wells s most entertaining and thought-provoking works.

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Meet Oli and Basil, the dashing frogs of travel, in the first World of Claris picture book! Two frogs dream of flying, but don #39;t realise that they #39;ll need each other to take to the skies … Basil is an artist who dreams up wild, fabulous machines, but he doesn #39;t know how to build them. And Oli is a master craftsman who can build anything from scratch – except he doesn #39;t know what to build! If only there was a way that these two dashing frogs could become friends … Delight in this entertaining adventure from the bestselling World of Claris series. These dazzling picture books explore the fabulous stories of Claris #39;s animal friends from the beloved original series by creator Megan Hess. Keep an eye out for a special cameo from Claris herself in every book! Perfect for children aged 3+ and fashion-obsessed readers of all ages. With more than a million children #39;s books in print, Megan Hess #39;s beautiful rhyming picture books are beloved all over the world. She is the creator of three best-selling picture-book series for children: Claris, World of Claris and the Young Queens Collection. Perfect for: Fans of the bestselling Claris series, by Megan Hess Readers aged 3-6 who love dress-ups, gentle adventure and friendship stories Readers of all ages who love all things fashion and style! Fans of sparklingly fun picture books such as Eloise and Olivia. Gift-buyers looking for a dazzlingly beautiful, rhyming picture book Discover more gorgeous adventures with these friends of Claris: Oli and Basil: The Dashing Frogs of Travel Abigail Fig: The Secret Agent Pig Caviar: The Hollywood Star Stella: The Meerkat Burglar

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The last collection of James Bond adventures from Ian Fleming, Octopussy and The Living Daylights features four tales of intrigue that push 007 to the limit and find the secret agent questioning where he can go from there... In Octopussy, a former operative in the Second World War must face the consequences of past sins when James Bond knocks on the door of his Caribbean fortress, and in The Property of a Lady Bond deciphers the elaborate codes of a Sotheby s bidding war in order to catch a KGB agent. 007 in New York takes Bond to the titular city to warn an ex-agent of her boyfriend s secret KGB affiliation. And The Living Daylights sends Bond to Berlin to protect a British agent before an assassin strikes.

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Vivid, honest, inspiring and sometimes shocking, Pippa Latour s memoir shows how right the SOE were to assess her as having tons of guts -CLARE MULLEY, author of Agent Zo ***** Extraordinary... enthralling... a darkly moving, marvellously detailed book. -Telegraph A rare glimpse into the life of the last surviving SOE agent to have seen action behind enemy lines in France. Pippa s story is one of immense courage and personal sacrifice... a truly gripping and remarkable wartime service. -HELEN FRY, author of Women in Intelligence Vivid and vibrant. Pippa s words echo with resonance across the pages, punctuated with historical context and fact. -KATE VIGURS, author of Mission France***The memoir of Pippa Latour - the first and last female secret agent to share her experiences undercover during WW2.In June 1940, a covert new force - the Special Operations Executive (SOE) - was set up to wage a secret war of sabotage and subversion behind enemy lines. Of the 470 agents sent to France only 26 female agents returned and none have ever told their story before. Phyllis Pippa Latour was parachuted into France aged 23; she bravely travelled around the rural French countryside, concealing her codes in a hair tie and her Morse key underneath her bicycle seat, and sending crucial information back to Britain in the lead-up to D-Day.More than once, she came frighteningly close to being discovered.For decades, Pippa told no one - not even her family - of her incredible feats. Now for the first time, her astonishing story can be told in full.*Number one overall in its first week on the New Zealand Nielsen Bookscan charts April 2025. Top 10 New Zealand non-fiction bestseller April-June 2025.

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Joseph Conrad ve svém románu nastoluje stale aktuální otázky rasismu, soucitu, solidarity a smyslu lidského života vůbec.Černoch z lodi Narcissus, Námořní příběh patří mezi nejpodařenější Conradovy rané práce. Současně jde o přelom v jeho tvorbě, jelikož právě touto knihou začíná jeho zralé období. Předmluva ke knize, kterou Conrad sám napsal, je pak považována za manifest literárního impresionismu a řadí se k jeho nejvýznamnějším nebeletristickým textům.Titulní postava knihy, západoindický černý námořník James Wait, se plaví na obchodní lodi z Bombaje do Londýna. Po cestě onemocní tuberkulózou. Jeho osud vzbuzuje v některých námořnících soucit, jiní k němu zůstávájí lhostejní. Pět námořníků ho za bouře s nasazením života zachrání z kajuty, zatímco kapitán Alistoun a veterán Singleton si dál hledí svého.V Čechách už vyšlo téměř kompletní Conradovo dílo. Černoch z lodi Narcissus. Námořní příběh, je snad posledním Conradovým větším textem, který zatím nebyl do češtiny přeložen.

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Heart of Darkness + CD audio About the series: The series Adult ELI Readers is divided into 6 levels according to the language level of the readers. It s in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience. Stages: Stage 1 Elementary (600 headwords) A1 Stage 2 Pre-Intermediate (800 headwords) A2 KET Stage 3 Intermediate (1000 headwords) B1 PET Stage 4 Upper intermediate (1800 headwords) B2 FCE Stage 5 Advanced (2500 headwords) C1 CAE Stage 6 Profi ciency Unabridged Texts C2 CPE About Heart of Darkness + CD audio: Stage 6: Proficiency (Unabridged text) C2 CPE Plot: Marlow, a man who has spent his life at sea, tells the story of a journey up the River Congo which changed his life. His journey upriver to find Kurtz, the charismatic head of a colonial trading station, takes him into the very heart of Africa and leads Marlow to question both Kurtz’s dubious methods and his own very nature. Conrad’s dark and powerfully evocative tale is a compelling study of inner conflict and a devastating critique of European imperialism. The book contains: - Information about Joseph Conrad’s life - An introduction focusing on background and context - Focus pages on colonialism, critical readings and themes and symbols - Notes on the text - Activities to help with technical vocabulary - Post- and pre-reading activities Tag: Adventure Colonialism Classic

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Joseph Conrad s haunting Modernist masterpiece, now in the beautifully designed Penguin Clothbound Classics seriesHeart of Darkness has been considered for most of this century as a literary classic, and also a powerful indictment of the evils of imperialism. It reflects the savage repressions carried out in the Congo by the Belgians in one of the largest acts of genocide committed up to that time. Conrad s narrator encounters at the end of the story a man named Kurtz, dying, insane, and guilty of unspeakable atrocities.What he sees on his journey, and his eventual encounter with Kurtz, horrify and perplex him, and call into question the very bases of civilization and human nature.

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A haunting Modernist masterpiece and the inspiration for Francis Ford Coppola s Oscar-winning film Apocalypse Now, Heart of Darkness explores the limits of human experience and the nightmarish realities of imperialism. Conrad s narrator Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz: dying, insane, and guilty of unspeakable atrocities. Travelling upriver to the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow s discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him in a radical questioning, not only of his own nature and values, but also those of western civilisation. Part of a major series of new editions of Conrad s most famous works in Penguin Classics, this volume contains Conrad s Congo Diary, a chronology, further reading, notes, a map of the Congo, a glossary and an introduction discussing the author s experiences in Africa, the narrative and symbolic complexities of Heart of Darkness and critical responses to the novel.Edited with an introduction by Owen Knowles Seems to reach into the heart of Conrad himself Peter Ackroyd

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Absolutely loving this . . . A great storyteller and a fabulous actor. Well done, sir! DAVID HAREWOOD, actor and author of Maybe I Don t Belong Here Phenomenal! Highly recommended MALORIE BLACKMAN, author of Noughts and Crosses Sings with the words of a man who survives his struggles, and expresses himself through music, language and love GRETCHEN GERZINA, author, historian and academicMeet Charles Ignatius Sancho: his extraordinary story, hidden for three hundred years, is about to be told.I had little right to live, born on a slave ship where my parents both died. But I survived, and indeed, you might say I did more...It s 1746 and Georgian London is not a safe place for a young Black man, especially one who has escaped slavery. After the twinkling lights in the Fleet Street coffee shops are blown out and the great houses have closed their doors for the night, Sancho must dodge slave catchers and worse. The man he hoped would help - a kindly duke who taught him to write - is dying. Sancho is desperate and utterly alone.So how does Charles Ignatius Sancho meet the King, write and play highly acclaimed music, become the first Black person to vote in Britain and lead the fight to end slavery?It s time for him to tell his story, one that begins on a tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and ends at the very centre of London life. And through it all, he must ask: born amongst death, how much can you achieve in one short life?From one of Britain s best-loved actors, Paterson Joseph, comes an utterly captivating and haunting historical novel, telling the true story of a Great Black Briton. Fans of Bridgerton, Hamilton, Jessie Burton and The Confessions of Frannie Langton will adore being led into the heart of Black Georgian London. An absolutely thrilling, throat-catching wonder of a historical novel. I read with alternating fascination, dread, hilarity, admiration, sorrow and triumph for a full life rendered with such animation, brilliance and understanding. Told in wonderful prose and with dazzling energy and brilliant panache. Hugely recommended. Stephen Fry I so admire Joseph s verbal imagination which seems to effortlessly bridge the gap between our time and Sancho s. In a huge, warm, real voice, Joseph makes us look at a past world from another perspective. It s terrific. Dame Harriet Walter, acclaimed actor Elegant, moving and vital. What Paterson Joseph does - what every writer of historical fiction yearns to do - is make history fall away so that in every moment we are immersed in a lived life. A stunning debut. Jess Kidd, author of Things in Jars

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Introduction and Notes by Susan Jones, St Hilda s College, Oxford.First published in 1900, Lord Jim established Conrad as one of the great storytellers of the twentieth century. Set in the Malay Archipelago, the novel not only provides a gripping account of maritime adventure and romance, but also an exotic tale of the East. Its themes also challenge the conventions of nineteenth-century adventure fiction, confirming Conrad s place in literature as one of the first modernists of English letters.Lord Jim explores the dilemmas of conscience, of moral isolation, of loyalty and betrayal confronting a sensitive individual whose romantic quest for an honourable ideal are tested to the limit. In this novel, Conrad draws on his background as Polish emigré, as well as his first-hand experience as a seaman, to experiment radically with the presentation of human frailty and doubt in the modern world.

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Audiokniha: Námořnický příběh anglického prozaika polského původu v podání skvělého Ladislava Mrkvičky.Joseph Conrad, vlastním jménem Józef Teodor Konrad Nalecz Korzeniowski (1857-1924), se ve svých prózách opakovaně vrací k vlastním zážitkům z nesčíslných námořních plaveb.Novela Hranice stínu z roku 1917 vypráví o jedné nebezpečné plavbě, během níž se mladý námořník musí vyrovnat s nástrahami osudu a přijmout odpovědnost za své činy.

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Heart of Darkness is based upon Joseph Conrad⠙s own experience in the Congo; ⠜it is,⠝ as he remarks in his 1916 author⠙s note to Youth: A Narrative and Two Other Stories, ⠜experience pushed a little (and only very little) beyond the actual facts.⠝ Unlike many other editions, this new edition of Conrad⠙s most famous tale focuses on the time in which Conrad was himself in the Congo, while also exploring the differences between his reported experiences and their reshaping in fiction.This edition includes an extensive selection of Conrad⠙s correspondence and autobiographical writing, as well as contemporary accounts of the Congo from other writers. Contemporary reviews situate Heart of Darkness in its literary contexts.

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When Charles Marlow travels to Africa to serve as steamboat pilot for an ivory-trading company, he learns he is to rendezvous with Kurtz, a trading-post agent held in high regard. But the deeper Marlow penetrates into the jungle, the grimmer the assessments of Kurtz become. Described by Conrad himself as “something quite on another plane than an anecdote of a man who went mad in the Centre of Africa,” Heart of Darkness has long been regarded as a powerful appraisal of the fragility of civilization and the consequences of imperialism. This collection includes another five of Conrad’s incomparable tales of adventure, including “The Secret Sharer,” “Youth,” and “Typhoon.”

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The extraordinary untold story of Pippa Latour, who parachuted into occupied France in 1944 as an undercover agent and sent secret messages back to Britain.

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LP vinyl - Reedice alba „Secret Agent” z roku 2009, prvního, které Tony Allen natočil pro známou firmu World Circuit vychází nyní na 2LP (180g). Reedice alba „Secret Agent” z roku 2009, prvního, které Tony Allen natočil pro známou firmu World Circuit vychází nyní na 2LP (180g). Tony Allen (1940 - 2020) byl dlouho znám jako jeden z nejlepších afrických bubeníků a zároveň jeden z nejvlivnějších hudebníků černého kontinentu. Během patnáctileté spolupráce s Felou Kutim spoluvytvářeli hudební styl „Afrobeat”. Kromě širokého sólového katalogu spolupracoval Tony Allen s řadou hudebních hvězd z celého světa - např. Damon Albarn jako součást uskupení The Good, The Bad and The Queen), Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sebastien Tellier, Grace Jones, malijská hudební superhvězda Oumou Sangaré, Jeff Mills a Hugh Masekela. Rok vydání : 2009 Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP1 A1 Secret Agent (2022 - Remaster) / A2 Ijo (2022 - Remaster) / A3 Switch (2022 - Remaster) / B1 Celebrate...

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Audiokniha: Audiokniha Heart of Darkness namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň C2 pro posluchače experty. Marlow, a man who has spent his life at sea, tells the story of a journey up the River Congo which changed his life. His journey upriver to find Kurtz, the charismatic head of a colonial trading station, takes him into the very heart of Africa and leads Marlow to question both Kurtz’s dubious methods and his own very nature. Conrad’s dark and powerfully evocative tale is a compelling study of inner conflict and a devastating critique of European imperialism.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.`The reaches opened before us and closed behind, as if the forest had stepped leisurely across the water to bar the way for our return. We penetrated deeper and deeper into the heart of darkness. At the peak of European Imperialism, steamboat captain Charles Marlow travels deep into the African Congo on his way to relieve the elusive Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader renowned for his fearsome reputation. On his journey into the unknown Marlow takes a terrifying trip into his own subconscious, overwhelmed by his menacing, perilous and horrifying surroundings.The landscape and the people he meets force him to reflect on human nature and society, and in turn Conrad writes revealingly about the dangers of imperialism.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.â ˜The reaches opened before us and closed behind, as if the forest had stepped leisurely across the water to bar the way for our return. We penetrated deeper and deeper into the heart of darkness.â ™At the peak of European Imperialism, steamboat captain Charles Marlow travels deep into the African Congo on his way to relieve the elusive Mr Kurtz, an ivory trader renowned for his fearsome reputation. On his journey into the unknown Marlow takes a terrifying trip into his own subconscious, overwhelmed by his menacing, perilous and horrifying surroundings.The landscape and the people he meets force him to reflect on human nature and society, and in turn Conrad writes revealingly about the dangers of imperialism.

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The mind of man is capable of anything - because everything is in it, all the past as well as all the future. What was there after all? Joy, fear, sorrow, devotion, rage - who can tell? - but truth - truth stripped of its cloak of time. Let the fool gape and shudder - the man knows, and can look on without a wink Marlow, a seaman, tells of a journey up the Congo.His goal is the troubled European and ivory trader Kurtz. Worshipped and feared by invaders as well as natives, Kurtz has become a godlike figure, his presence pervading the jungle like a thick, obscuring mist. As his boat labours further upstream, closer and closer to Kurtz s extraordinary and terrible domain, so Marlow finds his faith in himself and civilization crumbling.Conrad s Heart of Darkness has been considered the most important indictment of the evils of imperialism written to date. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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In a novella which remains highly controversial to this day, Conrad explores the relations between Africa and Europe. On the surface, this is a horrifying tale of colonial exploitation. The narrator, Marlowe journeys on business deep into the heart of Africa. But there he encounters Kurtz, an idealist apparently crazed and depraved by his power over the natives, and the meeting prompts Marlowe to reflect on the darkness at the heart of all men. This short but complex and often ambiguous story, which has been the basis of several films and plays, continues to provoke interpretation and discussion.

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Nostromo, published in 1904, is one of Conrad s finest works. Nostromo -- though one hundred years old -- says as much about today s Latin America as any of the finest recent accounts of that region s turbulent political life. Insistently dramatic in its storytelling, spectacular in its recreation of the subtropical landscape, this picture of an insurrectionary society and the opportunities it provides for moral corruption gleams on every page with its author s dry, undeceived, impeccable intelligence.

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Half of Joseph Conradâ ™s body of work is set in late 19th-century Southeast Asia and his favourite destinations were Singapore and the remote ports of the Dutch East Indies. Burnet connects the fictional and real worlds in this fascinating introduction to Conradâ ™s life in the Malay archipelago.

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Meet Agent Weasel: woodland super-spy. Can he foil the dastardly Fiendish Fox Gang once and for all? And will he still be home in time for tea and biscuits? Perfect for reading alone or sharing together, for fans of The Bolds and Mr Gum. I always call Agent Weasel in a crisis! I love this brilliant, funny new series. Dermot O LearyStrange things are happening in the United Woodlands. Rabbit warrens have been peppered with itching powder. Squirrels nuts are missing. Even Badger s bottom has been shaved! All the clues point to the Fiendish Fox Gang. It s time to call Agent Weasel, woodland super-spy. But before they can even finish their stakeout picnic, Weasel and his trusty dormouse friend Doorkins are captured by the villainous Vixen von Fluff. Can our heroes escape? Can peace be made in the United Woodlands? Will they get afternoon tea and biscuits? Does Agent Weasel have a clue what s going on? All these very important questions will be answered in this rib-ticklingly funny adventure, with glorious illustrations throughout. This is the first Agent Weasel adventure: have you checked out Agent Weasel and the Abominable Dr Snow?

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#39;A modern master at work’ THE TIMES ‘Heart-poundingly suspenseful’ WASHINGTON POST ‘Joseph Kanon owns this corner of the literary landscape’ LEE CHILDBerlin, 1963. The height of the Cold War and an early morning spy swap. On one side of the trade: Martin Keller, an American physicist who once made headlines, but who then disappeared into the English prison system. Keller #39;s most critical possession: his American passport. His most ardent desire: to see his ex-wife Sabine and their young son. But Martin has questions: who asked for him? Who negotiated the deal? Just the KGB bringing home one of its agents? Or, as he hopes, a more personal intervention? He has worked for the service long enough to know that nothing happens by chance. They want him for something. Not physics – his expertise is years out of date. Something else, which he cannot learn until he arrives in East Berlin, when suddenly the game is afoot.From the master of suspense, this is an exhilarating return to Joseph Kanon’s heartland, the perilous backdrop of Berlin, now at the height of the Cold War. PRAISE FOR JOSEPH KANON: #39;An enjoyable blend of atmospherics, doomed love story and Cold War derring-do #39; Sunday Times #39;Thoroughly absorbing, a thoughtful and subtle evocation of a place and era #39; Sunday Telegraph #39;Kanon is fast approaching the complexity and relevance not just of le Carré and Greene but even of Orwell #39; New York Times #39;Joseph Kanon continues to demonstrate that he is up there with the very best . . . of spy thriller writers . . . Kanon writes beautifully, superbly #39; The Times #39;The critical stock of Joseph Kanon is high #39; Guardian

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A great storyteller and a fabulous actor. Well done, sir! DAVID HAREWOOD Phenomenal! Highly recommended. MALORIE BLACKMAN An absolutely thrilling, throat-catching wonder of a historical novel. Hugely recommended. STEPHEN FRYFor fans of The Miniaturist and The Confessions of Frannie Langton comes this award-winning novel of illuminating historical fiction.Meet Charles Ignatius Sancho: his extraordinary story, hidden for three hundred years, is about to be told.I had little right to live, born on a slave ship where my parents both died. But I survived, and indeed, you might say I did more...It s 1746 and Georgian London is not a safe place for a young Black man, especially one who has escaped slavery. After the twinkling lights in the Fleet Street coffee shops are blown out and the great houses have closed their doors for the night, Sancho must dodge slave catchers and worse. The man he hoped would help - a kindly duke who taught him to write - is dying. Sancho is desperate and utterly alone.So how does Charles Ignatius Sancho meet the King, write and play highly acclaimed music, become the first Black person to vote in Britain and lead the fight to end slavery?It s time for him to tell his story, one that begins on a tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and ends at the very centre of London life. And through it all, he must ask: born amongst death, how much can you achieve in one short life? Utterly infectious. - The TimesThe Times and Sunday Times HISTORICAL BOOK OF THE MONTH

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#39;A modern master at work’ THE TIMES ‘Heart-poundingly suspenseful’ WASHINGTON POST ‘Joseph Kanon owns this corner of the literary landscape’ LEE CHILDBerlin, 1963. The height of the Cold War and an early morning spy swap. On one side of the trade: Martin Keller, an American physicist who once made headlines, but who then disappeared into the English prison system. Keller #39;s most critical possession: his American passport. His most ardent desire: to see his ex-wife Sabine and their young son. But Martin has questions: who asked for him? Who negotiated the deal? Just the KGB bringing home one of its agents? Or, as he hopes, a more personal intervention? He has worked for the service long enough to know that nothing happens by chance. They want him for something. Not physics – his expertise is years out of date. Something else, which he cannot learn until he arrives in East Berlin, when suddenly the game is afoot.From the master of suspense, this is an exhilarating return to Joseph Kanon’s heartland, the perilous backdrop of Berlin, now at the height of the Cold War. PRAISE FOR JOSEPH KANON: #39;An enjoyable blend of atmospherics, doomed love story and Cold War derring-do #39; Sunday Times #39;Thoroughly absorbing, a thoughtful and subtle evocation of a place and era #39; Sunday Telegraph #39;Kanon is fast approaching the complexity and relevance not just of le Carré and Greene but even of Orwell #39; New York Times #39;Joseph Kanon continues to demonstrate that he is up there with the very best . . . of spy thriller writers . . . Kanon writes beautifully, superbly #39; The Times #39;The critical stock of Joseph Kanon is high #39; Guardian

Objev podobné jako The Berlin Exchange - Joseph Kanon

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE WORLDWIDE HIT NETFLIX SERIES THE NIGHT AGENT - NOW BACK FOR SEASON 2!Readers love THE NIGHT AGENT: Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers David Baldacci One of the best thrillers to come along in years Michael Connelly A plot that twists like a cobra in a sack Financial Times David Baldacci territory... a thriller writer to watch Daily Mail A paranoid, pulse-pounding thriller that could not be more prescient Joseph Finder A powerful and taut thriller Mark GreaneyHEROES AREN T BORN. THEY ANSWER THE CALL.FBI Agent Peter Sutherland monitors a White House Situation Room emergency line. That crucial, life-or-death call may never come.When Peter takes a call one day his whole world changes. A terrified young woman says two people have been murdered. One of the victims dying words thrust Peter into a deep-level conspiracy years in the making: there is a traitor at the heart of the US government.A Russian mole has been placed within the inner sanctum of the White House. Anyone could be the traitor. Anyone could be corrupted. To save the nation, Peter must take the rules into his own hands, question everything, and trust no one.READ ALL THE FANTASTIC THRILLERS BY MATTHEW QUIRK FROM HEAD OF ZEUS - AVAILABLE NOWThe Night AgentHour of the AssassinRed WarningInside Threat

Objev podobné jako The Night Agent - Matthew Quirk

Learn all about polar expeditions and the Arctic in this climate-related instalment of DK Books new educational fiction series for children.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a secret exploration .In this fun, fact-filled children s book, engineering expert Kiki and Connor the marine biologist are sent on a mission to the Arctic. There they discover a research vessel studying the effects of climate change that has become trapped in the sea ice.To make matters worse, one of the ship s scientists who went to find help at a nearby research station hasn t returned. It s up to the Secret Explorers to find the scientist, free the ship, and save the day! Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission!Enter the frozen world...With a thrilling narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things arctic. It s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information on the arctic world and the effects of melting sea ice.At the end of the book, you ll find Kiki s Mission Notes which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Get Ready to join the Secret Explorers ClubThe Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is fun! But most of all, these educational books encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love.This edge-of-your-seat adventure book is packed with:- Fun facts and illustrations about polar bears- Simple and engaging explanations on how to survive in arctic conditions- Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsComplete the seriesEach book in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers latest fictional mission.Don t miss out on more secret explorations! Take on an out-of-this-world mission in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers. Then take a trip up an erupting volcano in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist - SJ King

Let your little nature-lover take a swing through the rainforest in this conservation-themed fifth instalment of DK s new educational fiction series! Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a speciality, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a secret exploration . The Secret Explorers series is a reminder to kids that they are limited only by their imagination and teaches them that learning is enjoyable! But most of all, these educational books encourage children to believe that they can become experts in something they love. This edge-of-your-seat science book for kids is packed with:- Fun facts and illustrations about animals and plants found in the rainforest of Borneo- Simple and engaging explanations on how deforestation is altering our planet s biodiversity- Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitions- Information that support s STEM curriculum In this fun, fact-filled children s science book, we follow rainforest expert Ollie on an exciting mission to rescue a lost baby orangutan in the steamy rainforest of Borneo. Accompanied by engineering expert Kiki, they set out in a glider to search for the friendly ape.Along the way, they encounter greedy plantation owners who are plotting to destroy the forest to expand a palm oil plantation! They also learn about the threat that endangered animals and plants face due to deforestation. Kids will love turning the pages to find out if the Secret Explorers manage to succeed in their mission!It s the perfect gift for children aged 7-9 who love all things rainforest. Packed with lots of information on animal and plant life, this epic adventure book gives them a thrilling introduction to nature. Each book in the series combines exciting adventures with real-life facts related to the Secret Explorers latest fictional mission. Complete the seriesDon t miss out on more secret explorations! Dive into an underwater adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Finally, set out on a journey to stop the Cairo Museum from closing down in The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers - SJ King

Humans are a puzzling species. On the one hand, we struggle to survive on our own in the wild, often failing to overcome even basic challenges, like obtaining food, building shelters, or avoiding predators. On the other hand, human groups have produced ingenious technologies, sophisticated languages, and complex institutions that have permitted us

Objev podobné jako The Secret of Our Success - Henrich Joseph

Perfect for curious kids everywhere, The Secret Life of Clouds promises to inspire the next generation to care for the world around them. Packed with delightful stories and fascinating facts, this beautifully crafted book teaches children unforgettable lessons about nature and weather. Join Caspar, a fluffy cumulus cloud, as he guides young readers through a first exploration of the weather. Discover the secrets of what’s happening in the world around us every single day – and why! From rainy plains to foggy deserts and misty forests, The Secret Life of Clouds explains weather’s wonders in a fun and accessible way. Meet fog-drinking beetles, sparkly sundogs, snowmen and cloud families all while reading about magical weather-related folklore from around the planet. Casper the cloud has learnt much on his travels and will be a great guide for young readers, inspiring them to develop an appreciation of the magic of the world and its environments. With stunning, detailed illustrations, this magical book blends natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a story that will be explored over and over. There’s never been a better time to introduce your young reader to the beauty of the natural world! Following on from: The Secret Life of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, The Secret Life of Birds, The Secret Life of Oceans, and The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Clouds is the next enchanting addition to this beloved series.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Life of Clouds - Butterfield Moira

Once I started I just did not want to stop. So atmospheric and written in such a way I felt like I was truly there transported back in time living it all... A highly thrilling, fast paced and totally captivating unforgettable read... An absolute must read for any historical thriller fan Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A country at war. Bombers fill the skies. A parachute drops in the dead of night...England 1940: Paris has fallen to the Third Reich. Farmer John Cook and society heiress Lady Margaret are waiting for the day when German tanks roll across the green fields of their homes. Both are ready for the moment they will disappear into the woods and the fields to carry out their top-secret orders - to do whatever it takes to fight the Nazis once they arrive on British soil.Their worst fears are realised when a parachutist drops from a German bomber during an air raid. Arriving at the scene, Cook finds the white silk hanging from a branch, and a mysterious crate containing a complex piece of machinery. The spy is nowhere to be found.But at night, Cook and Margaret hear German voices in the darkness. Reports come in of others hearing similar things, and there are whispers of an agent from Berlin...With enemies already hiding among them, how far will Cook and Margaret go to protect the country and the people they love?Everyone is gripped by the John Cook novels: Thrilling WWII set thriller that has heart-pounding action, but more importantly, a lot of heart... Completely gripping... A narrative that is as taut as piano wire! ...Not to be missed if you enjoy action-packed historical thrillers Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My God, this was great. It left me with a book hangover. I felt like I was there in 1940s England... I learned so much from this book... The writing is really 3D. You really feel like you re there. It s very immersive, and I love the witty humour. John Cook is a wonderful character Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ John Cook is the Jack Reacher of 1940s Britain Damien Lewis Gripping World War Two thriller that masterfully blends historical accuracy with intense action... a tense game of cat and mouse with a mysterious enemy agent... A must-read for fans of World War Two thrillers Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A compelling read and felt as if I was actually back in 1939. A delicious group of main characters... Great read Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant noir thriller set in the darkest days of the Second World War Stephen Leather

Objev podobné jako The Berlin Agent - Stephen Ronson

Learn all about life in the desert with this nature-themed installment of DK s educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids aged 7-9 that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this story, Leah the biology explorer and Cheng the geology expert are sent on a daring mission to a network of caves in India. However, when they get there they realise there s more to this mission than meets the eye. The gripping narrative is filled with scientific facts as the explorers navigate the subterranean world and come across the animals that live there.This epic adventure is packed with: - Fun facts and beautiful subterranean illustrations for kids aged 7-9.- Informative diagrams to make science and nature seem simple.- A summary of all the scientific discoveries made throughout the story.- Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of definitions making it the perfect classroom read.Let s explore! The Secret Explorers and the Cave Crisis by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are interested in all things nature, with information about geology and animals that will stretch the wildest of imaginations. Never miss a mission! A total of 12 different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts.Embark on a space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the Arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.Whatever your preferred topic, there s a mission waiting for you!

Objev podobné jako The Secret Explorers and the Cave Crisis - SJ King

Learn all about knights and castles in this spooky history-themed instalment of DK Books new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love. In this fun, fact-filled children s book, Kiki the engineering explorer and Gustavo the history expert get caught up in a spooky time travel mystery when a ghostly figure shows up at a medieval castle and terrifies the crowds!This epic adventure is packed with: -Fun facts and illustrations about exciting prehistoric animals-Simple and informative diagrams telling kids all they need to know about castles and knights-Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of words with definitionsWith a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things history. It s written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about medieval knights, castles and ghosts, to give them an exciting introduction into the world of history. At the end of this fictional book, you ll find Kiki s Mission Notes which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Never miss a mission! A total of nine different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts. Embark on another space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist.Whatever your preferred topic, there s a mission waiting for you!

Objev podobné jako The Secret Explorers and the Haunted Castle - SJ King

Learn all about life in the desert with this nature-themed installment of DK Books new educational fiction series for children aged 7 to 9 years old.Meet the Secret Explorers - a band of brainiac kids from all around the world, here to take young readers on a series of fact-filled fictional adventures! Each with their own specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, these young globetrotters will teach kids that learning can be fun, encouraging them to become experts in something they love.In this story, Connor and Kiki go in search of pirate treasure, but their plans change when they encounter a basking shark in need of help. Can they find the treasure as well as rescue the shark? Only time will tell!! The gripping narrative is filled with scientific facts as the explorers navigate the ocean and come across different ocean life and species.This epic adventure is packed with: - Fun facts and beautiful illustrations of the ocean for kids aged 7-9.- Informative diagrams to make science and nature seem simple.- A summary of all the scientific discoveries made throughout the story.- Quizzes, mission notes, and a glossary of definitions making it the perfect classroom read.Let s explore! The Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are interested in all things under the sea, with information about underwater life that will stretch the wildest of imaginations.Never miss a mission! A total of 12 different books, The Secret Explorer series is both educational and imaginative, combining exciting stories with real-life facts.Embark on a space mission adventure in The Secret Explorers and the Comet Collision. Travel back in time to save a dinosaur egg from destruction in The Secret Explorers and the Jurassic Rescue. Take part in a volcano rescue in The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano. Then travel to the arctic for a rescue mission in Secret Explorers and the Missing Scientist. Whatever your preferred topic, there s a mission waiting for you!

Objev podobné jako The Secret Explorers and the Sunken Treasure - SJ King

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone s favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 1-3, with illustrations by Tony Ross.Book 1: The Secret Seven (first published in 1949)It s their first adventure and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in the snow...Book 2: Secret Seven Adventure (first published in 1950)When a priceless pearl necklace goes missing the Secret Seven are first off the mark to catch the thief! Why? Because they saw him making his escape! Now all they have to do is find the necklace ...Book 3: Well Done, Secret Seven (first published in 1951)The Secret Seven have a new meeting place - a treehouse! But someone else is using it too. The gang are furious, but then they learn the intruder is in big trouble and needs their help. Can the Seven come to the rescue ...?These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Seven Collection 1 - Enid Blyton

For the past eight decades, we have lived in ⠜the American Century⠝ ⠓ a period during which the US has enjoyed unrivalled power ⠓ be it political, economic or military - on the global stage. Born on the cusp of this new era, Joseph S. Nye Jr. has spent a lifetime illuminating our understanding of the changing contours of America power and world affairs. His many books on the nature of power and political leadership have rightly earned him his reputation as one of the most influential international relations scholars in the world today.  In this deeply personal book, Joseph Nye shares his own journey living through the American century. From his early years growing up on a farm in rural New Jersey to his time in the State Department, Pentagon and Intelligence Community during the Carter and Clinton administrations where he witnessed American power up close, shaping policy on key issues such as nuclear proliferation and East Asian security. After 9/11 drew the US into wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Nye remained an astute observer and critic of the Bush, Obama and Trump presidencies. Today American primacy may be changing, but he concludes with a faint ray of guarded optimism about the future of his country in a richer but riskier world. Also available as an audiobook.

Objev podobné jako A Life in the American Century - Joseph S. Nye

THE DEBUT CHILDREN S BOOK FROM AWARD-WINNING AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND ACTOR PATERSON JOSEPH.MEET THE TEN ... Goddaughter to the Queen of England. Human rights activist. Librarian and author. Former slave . . . These ten inspiring children grew up in a time when slavery was still legal in most of the world and people who looked like them weren t expected to become important. But they did! The ten all went on to change the world through their acts of rebellion, bravery and adventure that helped secure their freedom and the freedom of so many from slavery.But how did these inspirational people change the world? To answer that, we ll have to go back in time and met the ten aged ten, where their stories truly began . . .· Meet Seaman William Brown, real name unknown, who s love of adventure finds her sneaking aboard a British Royal Navy ship disguised as a man to explore the world beyond Grenada. · Get to know Ira Frederick Aldridge as he joins the Free African Americans School in New York and discovers his love of performing. · Celebrate Billy Sancho s tenth birthday around the corner from Downing Street, London. Little does he know that he will become the first black librarian.· Return to Africa with Omoba Ina (know as Sara Forbes Bonetta), who has been sent to Sierra Leone by her godmother Queen Victoria, to become a missionary. Discover the untold stories of these remarkable children as well as Phillis Wheatley, Ira Frederick Aldridge, Dido Elizabeth Belle, John Edmonstone, William Cuffay, and Mary Prince Daniels. From Wonka actor and award-winning author of The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, Paterson Joseph.

Objev podobné jako TEN Children Who Changed The World - Joseph Paterson

Get lost in the gardens of Misselthwaite Manor with this stunning illustrated edition of The Secret Garden. Beautiful contemporary artwork fills the pages of this unique collectible classic.The Secret Garden has enchanted readers for over a century with its story of second chances, found family, and the healing power of nature. Rediscover the timeless tale with this lush, illustrated volume featuring the unabridged text by Frances Hodgson Burnett and beautiful paintings by Kate Lewis created especially for this edition. Lewis’s immersive illustrations invite us to join Mary Lennox as she discovers the wonders of the overgrown garden and befriends the kind Dickon and the stubborn Colin. With new art on almost every page, this is a keepsake edition to be handed down through the generations.A COLLECTIBLE CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES: The Secret Garden is a beloved story shared across generations through films, TV shows, and other adaptations. Now, readers of all ages can rediscover the original story in this sophisticated illustrated edition and add it to their collections as a personal keepsake. GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: The colorful artwork of contemporary painter Kate Lewis fills the pages, bringing the English countryside to life in a fresh style. Readers will delight in the original art created for this new edition, from full-page scenes to floral page borders and illustrations of the curious robin and other animals from the garden and the moors. LOVELY GIFT: Featuring beautiful artwork on the cover and a matching ribbon marker, this elegantly designed hardcover is an eye-catching display book for the home. This is a great gift for adults who enjoyed The Secret Garden as children and for younger readers discovering the story for the first time. Share this new edition with a loved one on Mother’s Day or any special occasion!Perfect for: Fans of The Secret Garden who want to rediscover the story they loved as children Parents who want to share a beloved classic novel with their kids Anyone looking for a meaningful birthday, housewarming, or Mother #39;s Day gift Fans of classic American and English literature Children’s book collectors Fans of Kate Lewis Lovers of colorful botanical art Home décor seekers and interior designers

Objev podobné jako The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgsonová-Burnettová

A second, action-packed Secret Seven adventure by prize-winning author Pamela Butchart, brilliantly illustrated by Tony Ross. The Secret Seven are excited to be chosen as extras in a local play, but during the opening performances things go seriously wrong. Could someone be trying to sabotage the production? The cast and crew are adamant that a theatre ghost must be causing the mysterious accidents, but the Seven aren t convinced. It s up to the gang and their spaniel Scamper to find out who is really behind the mischief - and why! Set in the same world and time as the original stories by Enid Blyton, both Mystery of the Skull and this fantastic new book satisfyingly extend the series for fans old and new. Both stories are brought to life by Tony Ross s brilliant illustrations throughout. Join the Secret Seven for more mystery, excitement, friendship and FUN than ever before! Read all 15 stories in the original Secret Seven series ...Also look out for Secret Seven Brain Games - a fun and tricky puzzle book! *Enid Blyton ®, The Secret Seven ® and Enid Blyton s signature are registered trade marks of Hodder Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.

Objev podobné jako Secret Seven: Mystery of the Theatre Ghost - Enid Blyton, Pamela Butchart

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone s favourite detective club! This fantastic bumper collection contains Secret Seven books 13-15, illustrated by Tony Ross.Shock for The Secret Seven: Book 13In book thirteen, dogs are disappearing from the village but the Seven are so busy arguing that they don t even notice! Then poor Scamper, their beloved spaniel, becomes the next victim to vanish and it s all systems go for The Secret Seven!Look Out, Secret Seven: Book 14In book fourteen, Scamper discovers an unwanted visitor and later protects the Seven as they spy on a thief in Bramley Woods! What on earth would the friends do without their brave canine companion?Fun for The Secret Seven: Book 15In the last book in the series, the Seven are determined to help Tolly and his sick horse Brownie. They need to find their friends a safe place to hide out - somewhere that dangerous horse thieves will never find. But where?These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Seven Collection 5 - Enid Blyton

Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts. Let Luna, a friendly ladybird, lead you through this beautiful first guide to bug life. Learn about bug habitats – who lives where, from teeny tiny bugs (featherwing beetles) to the largest of critters (giant stick insect and goliath beetles). Find out the amazing things that bugs can do, like flying high or disguising themselves. Read magical creepy crawly folklore stories from around the planet, too. The ladybird has learnt much on her travels and will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of bugs. Sadly, many insects are under threat, so the Ladybird guide will be an ideal character to teach children about pollution and climate change, and encourage them to care about all creepy crawlies. Sumptuous and detailed illustrations take pride of place in this magical book that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be pored over time and again. There’s never been a better time to introduce your child to the beauty of every living thing, even the teeny tiny. Following on from The Secret Life of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, The Secret Life of Birds and The Secret Life of Oceans, Bugs is the next book in the series.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Life of Bugs - Moira Butterfieldová

Learn how to read the clues and signs of the weather with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation 🍂 PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF TRISTAN GOOLEY S NEW BOOK, THE HIDDEN SEASONS , NOW! COMING SEPTEMBER 2025 🍂 -------Readers LOVE The Secret World of Weather: This book finally explains what weather is and the fundamental why. Clouds now have real meaning! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every page is a gem ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Tristan Gooley: You get yourself comfortable in the armchair, a drink beside you and start to read, but before you know it there is a desire to get out of the chair, step outside and see if you can put into practice some of the things he is telling you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*****************************The weather changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a secret world of weather - one that we all live in, but very few see.Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people.In The Secret World of Weather you ll discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. And you ll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder spot.As the author of the international bestsellers The Walker s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs and How to Read Water, Tristan Gooley knows how to de-code the phenomena and signs to look for. As he says, I want you to get to know these signs as I have, as characters. By studying their habits and behaviours, the signs come to life and the meaning reveals itself. From this flows an ability to read what is happening and what is about to happen .This is the ultimate guide to exploring an undiscovered world, one that hides in front of our eyes.***************************Critical acclaim for The Secret World of Weather: A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with beautiful nature writing. - Telegraph Best Books To Read On A Summer Holiday The Secret World of Weather frames itself early on as an aid to forecasting, by decoding signs in mackerel skies and dust devils. But it s really much more than that . . . Gooley is the best kind of teacher: gentle, patient, nudging - Richard Mabey, Telegraph Gooley marshals a riveting compendium of weather-reading skills . . . he has plenty of facts at his fingertips with which to excite - The Times This breezy new book reveals how to read nature s very own weather forecast . . . full of fascinating trivia - Daily Mail

Objev podobné jako The Secret World of Weather - Tristan Gooley

Follow Buzzwing the bee, Luna the ladybird and Oakheart the oak tree on a beautifully illustrated journey through this bind-up of The Secret Life of Bugs, The Secret Life of Bees and The Secret Life of Trees.Take in the knowledge and wisdom of a wise, old oak tree as he shares science facts and folk tales that he has learnt in his 500 years on earth. Learn the secrets of a worker bee’s tiny world, including the day she was born. Hear about the effects of pollution and climate change, through a friendly ladybird’s perspective, and how readers can care for all creepy crawlies.In this bind-up, learn about:How trees grow and surviveWhy trees are so important to humansTree folklore from around the worldThe bee life cycleWhy bees are so important to humansBee folk tales from around the worldThe bug life cycleCreepy crawly folk tales from around the world This collection of delightful traditional stories and engaging facts will impart a love of nature and inspire you to look after the world around you. Whimsical and detailedillustrations have pride of place in magical tales that mix natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book that you will pore over time and again. With things to search for and find throughout, tips for making your own environment welcoming to bees and bugs, The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees is brimming with reasons to admire and respect this fascinating mix of nature.Inspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees and Trees, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees