the secret life of bugs bees
The Secret Life of Bugs, Bees
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.
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The Secret Life of Bugs - Moira Butterfieldová
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.
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The Secret Life of Bees - Butterfield Moira
Follow Buzzwing the honeybee on a beautifully illustrated journey through the world of bees filled with amazing science and intriguing folklore.Welcome to my honey hive home. It’s where I live with my family. I’m small and fuzzy and striped black and gold. I’m Buzzwing the hardworking honeybee! Did you know that bees love to dance? Or that they have an amazing sense of smell to help them find the best flowers? In The Secret Life of Bees, Buzzwing shares with you all the details of her life as a bee, in and out of the hive, starting with the day she was born. Learn the secrets of this worker bee’s tiny world, including: The bee life cycle Bee anatomy How bees collect nectar and make honey What happens inside the hive The different types of bees Why bees are so important to humans How bees can thrive in the city Bee folk tales from around the world With things to search for and find throughout, tips for making your own environment welcoming to bees and even a poetry-writing exercise, The Secret Life of Bees is brimming with reasons to admire and respect the hardworking honeybee.Sumptuous and detailed illustrations have pride of place in this magical guide to bees that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy – a book to be pored over time and again.
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The Secret Lives of Garden Bees - Jean Vernon
A friendly, accessible insight into the weird-but-wonderful world of the bees you may find in your garden.From the common or garden bumblebees that nest in bird boxes, compost heaps, and old mouse holes making ‘Winnie the Pooh’ style honey pots to feed their babies, to the quirky wool carder bee, a solitary bee that combs the fluff from garden plants to line her brood cells and the amazing leaf-cutter bee that carves chunks out of plant foliage to seal its egg chambers.This book will reveal the secrets and fascinating lives of the bees that live and breed in your garden, from buzz pollination, to the bee robbers that cheat the plants and steal nectar by stealth.With a seasonal guide to explore what you are likely to see in your garden, great plants to grow to help them, plus other fascinating information on these secretive creatures, this book is designed to bring alive the world of garden bees before your very eyes.
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The Secret Life of Clouds - Butterfield Moira
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.
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The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames - Justine Cowan
The true story of a foundling. Extraordinary ... A fascinating, moving book: part history of the Foundling Hospital and the development of child psychology, part Cowan s own story, and part that of Cowan s mother LUCY SCHOLES, TELEGRAPH Growing up in a wealthy enclave outside San Francisco, Justine Cowan s life seems idyllic. But her mother s unpredictable temper drives Justine from home the moment she is old enough to escape. It is only after her mother dies that she finds herself pulling at the threads of a story half-told - her mother s upbringing in London s Foundling Hospital. Haunted by this secret history, Justine travels across the sea and deep into the past to discover the girl her mother once was. Here, with the vividness of a true storyteller, she pieces together her mother s childhood alongside the history of the Foundling Hospital: from its idealistic beginnings in the eighteenth century, how it influenced some of England s greatest creative minds - from Handel to Dickens, its shocking approach to childcare and how it survived the Blitz only to close after the Second World War. This was the environment that shaped a young girl then known as Dorothy Soames, who was left behind by a mother forced by stigma and shame to give up her child; who withstood years of physical and emotional abuse, dreaming of escape as German bombers circled the skies, unaware all along that her own mother was fighting to get her back.The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames is a gripping memoir and revelatory investigation into the history of the Foundling Hospital and one girl who grew up in its care - the author s own mother.Praise for The Secret Life of Dorothy Soames: As a social history of the Foundling Hospital, this is a fascinating read SUNDAY TIMES Page-turning and profoundly moving VIRGINIA NICHOLSON Part-memoir, part-detective story, The Secret Life Of Dorothy Soames will break your heart then piece it back together again ... Simultaneously exploring her mother s story of escape and the history of the Foundling Hospital, this is an unforgettable read STYLIST A gripping true story CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE, bestselling author of ORPHAN TRAIN Breathtaking ADRIENNE BRODEUR, bestselling author of WILD GAME
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The Secret Life of John le Carré - Adam Sisman
Secrecy came naturally to John le Carré, and there were some secrets that he fought fiercely to keep. Nowhere was this more so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over four decades.To keep these relationships secret, he made use of tradecraft that he had learned as a spy: code names and cover stories, cut outs, safe houses and dead letter boxes. Such affairs introduced both jeopardy and excitement into what was otherwise a quiet, ordered life. Le Carré seemed to require the stimulus they provided in order to write, though this meant deceiving those closest to him.It is no coincidence that betrayal became a recurrent theme in his work. Adam Sisman s definitive biography, published in 2015, revealed much about the elusive spy-turned-novelist; yet le Carré was adamant that some subjects should remain hidden, at least during his lifetime. The Secret Life of John le Carré is the story of what was left out, and offers reflections on the difficult relationship between biographer and subject.More than that, it adds a necessary coda to the life and work of this complex, driven, restless man. The Secret Life of John le Carré reveals a hitherto-hidden perspective on the life and work of the spy-turned-author and a fascinating meditation on the complex relationship between biographer and subject.
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The Secret Life of Trees - Colin Tudge
Colin Tudge s The Secret Life of Trees: How they Live and Why they Matter explores the hidden role of trees in our everyday lives - and how our future survival depends on them. What is a tree? As this celebration of the trees shows, they are our countryside; our ancestors descended from them; they gave us air to breathe. Yet while the stories of trees are as plentiful as leaves in a forest, they are rarely told. Here, Colin Tudge travels from his own back garden round the world to explore the beauty, variety and ingenuity of trees everywhere: from how they live so long to how they talk to each other and why they came to exist in the first place. Lyrical and evocative, this book will make everyone fall in love with the trees around them. A love-letter to trees Financial Times One of those books you want everyone to have already read Sunday Telegraph Wonderful, invaluable and timely. Tudge is as illuminating a guide as one could wish for Daily Mail Everyone interested in the natural world will enjoy The Secret Life of Trees. I found myself reading out whole chunks to friends The Times Books of the Year Colin Tudge started his first tree nursery in his garden aged 11, marking his life-long interest in trees. Always interested in plants and animals, he studied zoology at Cambridge and then began writing about science, first as features editor at the New Scientist and then as a documentary maker for the BBC. Now a full-time writer, he is a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London and visiting Research Fellow at the Centre of Philosophy at the London School of Economics. His books include The Variety of Life and So Shall We Reap.
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The Secret Life of Clutter - Helen Sanderson
A thoughtful and surprisingly emotional account of our complex relationship with stuff ... If you don t want your possessions to possess you, then this is a book you must read Graham AllcottWhen you get clear about why your clutter is holding you back, you can finally let it go and create the home you love.Our homes have fascinating stories to tell. The spaces we inhabit and the objects within them reflect many aspects of our lives and our inner selves. In The Secret Life of Clutter, ten intimate and touching stories take you on a profound journey as people discover what their cluttered homes reveal about their lives, and make life-changing shifts when they start to let go and move on. The secret to creating a calm and nurturing home is to uncover the psychological reasons that lie beneath your clutter, and to understand that what is blocking you in your home and your life is often the key to moving forwards. Unlocking some of the meaning your possessions may hold can free you to say goodbye to what you no longer need, whilst keeping your precious memories intact. The insights revealed in this book will help you understand some of the factors that may be sabotaging your efforts to make more space. It will inspire you to take action and create a home that you love, that loves you back - a home that reflects who you are and the life you want to live.You ll never look at your clutter - or your home - the same way again.
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The Secret Life of Birds - Butterfield Moira
The Secret Life of Birds is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of birds and of nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Did you know that birds navigate by invisible pathways in the sky, that they can call to each other in thousands of different ways and they can be as big as a car or as small as a little finger? Let much-travelled Speedy the Swift guide you through this beautiful first guide to birdlife around the globe. Learn about nest-building and bird babies, feathers and beaks, flying journeys, bird calls, really unusual-looking birds, and ways to spot birds and help them near where you live. Read some beautiful bird folklore stories from around the planet, too. Speedy has learnt much on her travels and she will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of birds. Following on from The Secret of Trees and The Secret Life of Bees, Birds is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed illustrations have 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.
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The Secret Life of the Universe - Cabrol Nathalie A.
‘A highly readable, entertaining and mind-expanding read from a formidable scientist’ iNewsHow did life begin on Earth? Could it exist on other planets? Or are we alone in the universe? In recent years, incredible breakthroughs have revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos. New discoveries include the existence of millions of exoplanets, many of which could be a potential habitat for extraterrestrial life. Nathalie A. Cabrol, celebrated astrobiologist and director of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute, is the perfect guide to this golden age of astronomy.The Secret Life of the Universe starts with the beginning of life on our own planet, before embarking on an exhilarating tour of the Solar System and beyond. This dazzling book explores the conditions and habitats where life may be found, and searches for answers to questions that have preoccupied humankind for centuries. ‘A mind-altering and exhilarating read’ Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk ‘An enthralling read . . . it’s sure to captivate readers from start to finish’ BBC Sky at Night
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The Secret Life of Bletchley Park - Sinclair McKay
Bletchley Park has played a vital role in British history. This Victorian country house in the Buckinghamshire countryside was was where one of the war’s most famous – and crucial – achievements was made: the cracking of Germany’ s #39;Enigma #39; code in which its most important military communications were couched. It was home to some of Britain’s most brilliant mathematical brains, such as Alan Turing, and the scene of immense advances in technology – indeed, the birth of modern computing. The military codes deciphered there were instrumental in turning both the Battle of the Atlantic and the war in North Africa. But, though plenty has been written about the boffins, and the codebreaking, fictional and non-fiction – from Robert Harris and Ian McEwan to Andrew Hodges’ biography of Turing – what of the thousands of men and women who lived and worked there during the war? What was life like for them – an odd, secret territory between the civilian and the military? This is the first oral history of life at Bletchley Park, an amazing compendium of memories from people now in their eighties – of skating on the frozen lake in the grounds (a depressed Angus Wilson, the novelist, once threw himself in) – of a youthful Roy Jenkins, useless at codebreaking, of the high jinks at nearby accommodation hostels – and of the implacable secrecy that meant girlfriend and boyfriend working in adjacent huts knew nothing about each other #39;s work.
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The Secret Life of the Periodic Table - Dr Dr Ben Still
Every element has character, be it volatile, aloof, gregarious or enigmatic. They also have incredible stories of how they came to be, how they were discovered and how their qualities have been harnessed to make everything we have in the world.Dr Ben Still takes you through all the groups, revealing the fascinating circumstances of their discoveries and explaining their characteristics and behaviour, often delving inside the atom to explain their structure in a way easily accessible to everyone. Insightful illustrations help you to understand even the most complex-looking aspects of quantum physics, bringing the periodic table to life.Incredibly enlightening, The Secret Life of the Periodic Table will entertain and inform in equal measure. Take a trip through the ages of exploration, enjoying the story of how Mendeleev s table came to be; it is the story of one the greatest pattern-seeking accomplishments of humankind.Contents include:- Atomic physics- The quantum atom- Trends and patterns- Alkaline earth metals- Metalloids- Future elements
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The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle - Matt Cain
A total triumph , Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once , Highly recommended *The Independent best never-too-late story of 2021, and one of the 8 best uplifting books of the year*IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO BE LOVED? Wonderful . . . An utter treat KATE MOSSE A heartfelt coming-of-age story . . . Remarkable LAURIE FRANKEL, New York Times bestselling author A heart-warming, joyous love story - original, hopeful and totally charming ADELE PARKS I loved it! Really heart-warming and joyful, but also so poignant. I cannot recommend this book highly enough LORRAINE KELLY Albert is one of the most endearing characters I ve met in a long time . . . Proof that it s never too late to find a happy ending SUSAN WIGGS, New York Times bestselling author A bright, clear, sharply intelligent writer JENNY COLGAN Will put a smile on everyone s face . . . A great big hug of a book! - MICHAEL BALL, Radio 2 Wonderful. Written with such a good heart, filled with joy and strength and optimism . . . inventive and fun but most importantly, true. RUSSELL T. DAVIES A beautiful, timely page-turner, straight from the heart . . . The perfect summer read MATTHEW BOURNE Brilliant . . . [I] recommend to all! MATT LUCAS*****ALBERT ENTWISTLE WAS A POSTMAN. It was one of the few things everyone knew about him. And it was one of the few things he was comfortable with people knowing.64-year-old Albert Entwistle has been a postie in a quiet town in Northern England for all his life, living alone since the death of his mam 18 years ago. He keeps himself to himself. He always has. But he s just learned he ll be forced to retire at his next birthday. With no friends and nothing to look forward to, the lonely future he faces terrifies him. He realises it s finally time to be honest about who he is. He must learn to ask for what he wants. And he must find the courage to look for the man that, many years ago, he lost - but has never forgotten . . .Join Albert as he sets out to find the long-lost love of his life, and has an unforgettable and completely life-affirming adventure on the way . . . This is a love story the likes of which you have never read before!***** Albert is such an endearing character - flawed, funny and awkward, but completely relatable. A wonderfully warm story that completely drew me in RUTH HOGAN A rollicking love story IAN McKELLEN Albert is the most delicious character and you ll be with him every step of the way SUN A charming adventure with love at its heart MY WEEKLY A life affirming story of lost love THAT S LIFE A unique and moving story CANDIS A heart-warming and uplifting read ATTITUDE You will weep and yet have your heart filled with joy ARLENE PHILLIPS I raced through this heart-warming story JUSTIN MYERS Prepare to fall in love with Albert Entwistle! Touching and tender S. J. WATSON Albert is delightful and charming, and the book is too JONATHAN HARVEY I so enjoyed this - a warm-hearted, moving and thought-provoking joy about an elderly postman s awakening to life and love FANNY BLAKE A total triumph. Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once. LAURA KAY Tender, witty, uplifting KATE EBERLENAs seen and heard on THE GRAHAM NORTON RADIO SHOW, BBC Radio 4 s WOMAN S HOUR, RESONANCE FM, BBC Radio 2 S THE MICHAEL BALL SHOW, TalkRADIO S THE BADASS WOMEN S SHOW, TIMES RADIO with GILES COREN and many more . . .
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - James Thurber
Walter Mitty is an ordinary man living an ordinary life. But he has dreams - vivid, extraordinary day dreams - in which the life he leads is one of excitement and even adventure, in which he - a weary, put upon middle-aged man - is the hero of his own story. A man can dream, can t he?The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is just one of the brilliant humorous and witty stories written by James Thurber and collected here.
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The Secret Life of the Savoy - Olivia Williams
A real triumph, beautifully written, with many wonderful stories of the Savoy. Lady Anne Glenconner, author of Lady in Waiting An elegantly crafted, yet spritely and sparkling book, perfectly befitting its subject. - Ophelia Field, author of The FavouriteIn three generations, the D Oyly Carte family pioneered the luxury hotel and the modern theatre, propelled Gilbert and Sullivan to lasting stardom, made Oscar Wilde a transatlantic celebrity, inspired a P. G. Wodehouse series, and popularised early jazz, electric lights and Art Deco. Following the history of the iconic Savoy Hotel through three generations of the D Oyly Carte family, The Secret Life of the Savoy revives an extroardinary cultural legacy. For The Gondoliers-themed birthday dinner, the hotel obligingly flooded the courtyard to conjure the Grand Canal of Venice. Dinner was served on a silk-lined floating gondola, real swans were swimming in the water, and as a final flourish, a baby elephant borrowed from London Zoo pulled a five-foot high birthday cake.
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The Secret Life of Chocolate - Marcos Patchett
A fascinating guide to the history and medical uses of cacao. The Secret Life of Chocolate is a book about chocolate.Not the sweet, mass-produced fatty confection most of us are familiar with, though.This book is about old-school chocolate; pre-Colombian, Central American, bitter-spicy-foamy-intense blow-your-socks-off chocolate; chocolate beverages made with toasted cocoa beans, water, and indigenous plants.Today there are many different forms of drinking chocolate in Latin America, most of which reflect European (Spanish) influence, incorporating sugar, cinnamon, and milk.The aim of this work is to peel back the years of cultural cross-pollination and anatomize the original Cacao-based beverages, which were richer, more complex, more potent, and darker (in every sense) than modern forms of chocolate.This book delves into the ancient history of the human relationship with the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao; it dissects the pharmacological properties of chocolate to the fullest possible extent; and it divulges the mythical and magical associations of human interactions with this incredible plant.
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Full Time: The Secret Life Of Tony Cascarino - Paul Kimmage
In a world where so many books by and about footballers are little more than bland PR exercises, Full Timebreaks the mould decisively. Stripping away the facade of what we think life must be like for an international football star, Paul Kimmage reveals a different story when it comes to Irish footballer Tony Cascarino. Scarred by his childhood, haunted by indiscretion and troubled by a secret from his past, Cascarino is struggling to find answers as he speeds towards the most terrifying juncture in sport: the end. As Cascarino opens up about his fears, crippling loss of confidence and sexual indiscretion, no wonder The Timesvoted it one of the Top Ten football books of all time and Eamon Dunphy said of it: If it were fiction this book could win the Booker Prize.
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The Secret Life of Butterflies - Rena Ortega
A beautifully illustrated book on the fascinating lives of these delicate creatures.This glorious guide uncovers the often surprising secret life of butterflies. Learn how to recognize the different types of butterfly species, discover how they evolved and how they eat, sleep and travel the world.Rena Ortega s marvellous illustrations accompany text by Roger Vila, one of the world s greatest butterfly experts, who explains why these beautiful insects are so important.
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The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist - Imil Habiby
Purposefully imitating Voltaire s classic Candide, another dark comedy which derives its humour from life s tragedies, Habiby s The Secret of Saeed the Pessoptimist is a classic of Arab literature. The story of Saeed, a Palestinian who becomes a citizen of Israel, is a story of fact and fantasy, tragedy and comedy.
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The Secret Life of a Vet - Rory Cowlam
Honest and heart-warming account of the highs and lows of life as a vet, by lovable rising TV star.Rory speaks frequently on animal welfare, mental health and is known for his open, heartfelt approach to his work. Rory has had a passion for animals for as long as he can remember. He grew up in the countryside surrounded by animals and it was always his ambition to be a vet. He now works in a busy London practice where his very honest and often emotional relationships with the animals he treats and their owners has made him the relatable and approachable face of veterinary work.In an era when doctors and nurses are talking more openly about the realities of saving human lives, Rory shows what a vital service vets offer in caring for the animals that often form the very heart of the household. He describes the demanding experience of veterinary school, and offers a very human take on what it s like to treat animals, and the little talked about mental health implications that this pressured life or death industry holds.
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The Secret Life of the Owl - John Lewis-Stempel
The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed. In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls.. every question you might ask ... is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer. -- Daily Mail John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation -- Country Life One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia. -- Mail on Sunday An absolute pleasure to read -- ***** Reader review Hypnotic reading -- ***** Reader review Absolutely fascinating -- ***** Reader review Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************* Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light.Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o. There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill-tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side.But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena s owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter s Hedwig. Human-like, in other words.No other species has so captivated us.
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The Secret Life of Mary James, Welshwoman - Mary James
In 1916, at the age of fourteen, Mary James begins chronicling her life. A stunning window into the lives and struggles of a household in Cardiff in the early 20th century, written by a young woman on the cusp of adulthood
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LEGO: Small Parts / The Secret Life of Minifigures - LEGO
Welcome to the wacky LEGO world, where minifigures of all sorts navigate life, love, and leisure in miniature. Whether they are out at poker night, a first date, or group therapy, you ll find that the lives of minifigures are not so different from our own-just without the fingers and noses.
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The Secret Life of the Mountain Hare - Andy Howard
This beautifully crafted paperback takes readers through the four seasons and the life of the mountain hare. Featuring stunning photography by Andy Howard, a leading expert on the subject
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The Secret Life of Fungi - Aliyah Whiteley
From fields, feasts and fairy rings to death caps, puffballs and ambrosia beetles, this is an intoxicating journey into the life of extraordinary organism, one that we have barely begun to understand.
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The Secret Life of Farts - Malin Klingenberg
A laugh-out-loud illustrated journey around the hidden world of the fart
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The Secret Life of Flies - Erica McAlister
An engrossing guide to the world of the flies now available in paperback.
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The Secret Life of Equations - Richard Cochrane
Unlock the mysteries of the most important, surprising and fascinating equations in history
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The Secret Life of Special Advisers - Peter Cardwell
Comprehensively updated paperback edition of the political bestseller
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Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 1: The Secret Life of Cats - Sam Hogan
Find out what cats get up to at home and when they are out and about exploring.Using the world s largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We ve combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children s vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.
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The Book of Longings - Sue Monk Kiddová
THE New York Times BESTSELLERThe stunning bestseller about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings Transporting, life-affirming, gripping. It is simply brilliant Mel Giedroyc Fascinating . . . Clever, rebellious Ana is a memorable character The Times Brilliant . . . Brava! The Daily MailAna is born in Galilee at a time when women are seen as possessions, only leaving their fathers homes to marry. Ana longs to control her destiny. Taught to read despite her mother s misgivings, she wants to be a writer and to find her own voice. A voice that will speak for the silenced women around her.Betrothed to an elderly widower, Ana almost despairs. But an encounter with a charismatic young carpenter in Nazareth awakens new longings in her, and a different future opens up. Yet this is not a simple love story. Ana s journey will bring both joy and tragedy, but it will also be enriched by the female friendships she makes along the way. The Book of Longings is an exquisite tale of dreams and desire, and of the power of women to change the world. One of my favourites Alicia Keys I kept having to close this novel and breathe deeply, again and again . . . It is a true masterpiece Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed Unleashes the reader s imagination with glorious evocations of extraordinary times and places, allowing our minds to roam . . . Original, challenging, beautiful Adele Parks, Platinum Compelling . . . Ana is a truly wonderful character, strong and inspiring, and her life story so captivating that it swept me along Good Housekeeping This moving novel by bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd persuasively imagines the marriage between a brilliant young woman and Jesus Daily Mail Incredible . . . A story which is full of humanity, love and tenderness - and one which touched me deeply. Brown Flopsy s Book Bureau The way that Hamnet gave a voice to Shakespeare s wife, this does the same for Ana . . . One of the greats for historical fiction Books by Bindu Not a day has passed since I finished reading it that I have not thought about Ana, her story and the beautiful lyrical words Sue has written TheFallenLibrarian I loved it. I loved the feminist theme, I loved the language and I loved the imagery of putting voice to your longings and then giving birth to them. Just fab BetweenMyLines Glorious. Beautiful. Life-affirming Buried Under Books
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Legend of the Wildcat - Dermot Oâ
From bestselling children s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - the hunt is on for a legendary wildcat in the Scottish Highlands! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto s brothers, Silver and Socks, and their best friend Catface have just been made Deputy Ninja Cats! But while celebrating, they accidentally break a boat belonging to a very important cat and find themselves heading north to a bootcamp for naughty animals.Deep in the Scottish Highlands, they must climb mountains, paddle leaky canoes and prove that they can work as a team. But something isn t quite right at the bootcamp, and Toto s ninja senses are on high alert ...There is a local legend of a super-strong wildcat, destined to raise an army and take over all of Scotland. Toto knows she must find out more, but danger is lurking at every turn. Can she find the mysterious wildcat, before it s too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we re out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver s nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat). Have you seen Toto s other adventures? The Great Snake Escape, The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe and The Mystery Jewel Thief are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers.For more animal adventures, discover Wings of Glory. Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from the bestselling children s author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
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The Invention of Wings - Sue Monk Kiddová
The No. 1 New York Times bestseller from the author of THE SECRET LIFE OF BEESFrom the celebrated author of the international bestseller The Secret Life of Bees comes an extraordinary novel about two exceptional women.Sarah Grimké is the middle daughter. The one her mother calls difficult and her father calls remarkable. On Sarah s eleventh birthday, Hetty Handful Grimké is taken from the slave quarters she shares with her mother, wrapped in lavender ribbons, and presented to Sarah as a gift. Sarah knows what she does next will unleash a world of trouble. She also knows that she cannot accept. And so, indeed, the trouble begins ...A powerful, sweeping novel, inspired by real events, and set in the American Deep South in the nineteenth century, THE INVENTION OF WINGS evokes a world of shocking contrasts, of beauty and ugliness, of righteous people living daily with cruelty they fail to recognise; and celebrates the power offriendship.
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape - Dermot O
From bestselling children s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - a snake has escaped London Zoo and it s up to her to find it! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Toto is almost totally blind, and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy where they were born. By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures! One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh cat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it s too late?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we re out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver s nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat). Have you seen Toto s other adventures? The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Mystery Jewel Thief and The Legend of the Wildcat are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers.For more animal adventures, discover Wings of Glory. Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from the bestselling children s author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
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A Natural History of Fairies - Emily Hawkins
This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil–embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colourful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairy around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about:The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many species of water fairy have webbed feet.)The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.)Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.)Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic and many more.)Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles and even human homes.)Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to be treasured for a lifetime.
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The Fantastic Intergalactic Hamster! - Rachel Morrisroeová
A brand new adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers from bestselling author Rachel Morrisroe, packed with laughs, heart and superhero pets!When a spaceship crash-lands outside of Rebecca Refractorâ ™s school full of aliens who look just like adorable hamsters, she knows there is only one kid and Superpet that can help . . . Jack and Hercules the hamster, the superstrength Superpet!The alien-hamsters can control minds and are determined to turn everyone on Earth into cracker-hunting zombies! But why are the aliens so cracker obsessed? And who (or what) is The Big Cheese â “ the villain boss the aliens serve?Full of friendship, fun and silly superhero antics, this is the perfect series for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn, Wigglesbottom Primary and The Secret Life of Pets!
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Incredible Cheese Heist - Dermot Oâ
From bestselling children s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - when all the cheese in the world disappears, it s up to her to sniff it out! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto, the amazing ninja cat, is back and cooler than ever! Toto is almost blind, but that doesn t stop her having brilliant adventures. Something CAT-ASTROPHIC has happened: ALL the cheese in the world has been stolen. Join Toto, her brother Silver and their best friend Catface on a secret mission to save the day. Toto is going to need all her ninja skills to defeat the fur-midable cheese thief . . .Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we re out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver s nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat). Have you seen Toto s other adventures? The Great Snake Escape, The Superstar Catastrophe, The Mystery Jewel Thief and The Legend of the Wildcat are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers.For more animal adventures, discover Wings of Glory. Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from the bestselling children s author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Superstar Catastrophe - Dermot Oâ
From bestselling children s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - this time she s on holiday . . . but evil never takes a break! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.After months of keeping London safe from notorious animal bad guys, Toto the Ninja Cat is going on a well-earned holiday to the world s most famous music festival - Catstonbury!But a villain has a dastardly plan to hypnotise the crowd when a world-famous band is on stage, turning them into evil minions. How can Toto possibly prevent the catastrophe when everyone thinks the band is the cat s pyjamas? It will take all Toto s ninja skills - and some help from a friendly otter - to save the day . . .Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids!Dermot says: The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we re out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver s nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat). Have you seen Toto s other adventures? The Great Snake Escape, The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Mystery Jewel Thief and The Legend of the Wildcat are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers.For more animal adventures, discover Wings of Glory. Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from the bestselling children s author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
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A Natural History of Mermaids - Emily Hawkins
Featuring a silver-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with beautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids. In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMS Challenger. She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the extraordinary sea creatures she witnessed: creatures that, until now, nobody had believed really existed... mermaids! Following on from the beautiful A Natural History of Fairies and A Natural History of Magick, this beautifully illustrated vintage album is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare #39;s findings, from tales of mermaids in ancient lore to more recent sightings as well as facts on the beliefs and superstitions surrounding these elusive creatures. Children will delight in discovering the anatomy, behaviour and lifecycles of the Merfolk and how they have hidden themselves from human discovery over millennia. Pore over the anatomy of tails, learn how these mysterious creatures communicate and immerse yourself in their underwater world. The Folklore Field Guides series is a charming collection of beautifully illustrated handbooks on topics of lore and legend. Fascinating facts are accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, all presented in an engaging narrative form.
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Mystery Jewel Thief - Dermot Oâ
From bestselling children s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - the crown jewels are missing and the thief is on the run! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto and her friends are due to be looking after the French ambassador on a day of sightseeing, finishing at the Tower of London to see the animal world s crown jewels: a sacred diamond cat collar. But when they arrive, the collar has disappeared - and what s worse, it looks like Toto is responsible! Toto is almost arrested, but she escapes to try and get to the bottom of the mystery and clear her name. She and her friends will have to follow some strange clues that will take them to a secret bookshop, Buckingham Palace and the rats underground city in the sewers... Can they defeat an unexpected villain and bring the thief to justice?Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we re out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver s nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat). Have you seen Toto s other adventures? The Great Snake Escape, The Incredible Cheese Heist, The Superstar Catastrophe and The Legend of the Wildcat are out now, and make perfect gifts for young readers.For more animal adventures, discover Wings of Glory. Can one tiny bird help to win a world war? A funny action-adventure story with a feathery twist, from the bestselling children s author of Toto the Ninja Cat, Dermot O Leary, with glorious illustrations throughout by Claire Powell.
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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Pirate Treasure Hunt - Dermot Oâ
Toto is no ordinary cat, and she can t wait for you to join her on her SIXTH ninja adventure! From one of the UK s best-loved broadcasters.Toto and her friends are on their way to Ireland. Their old arch rival Archduke Ferdinand needs their help infiltrating a gang who he feels sure are up to something. Toto disguises herself and soon discovers there is some very valuable treasure buried in the hills above the town in the cliffs.The race is on - can Toto and her friends track down the treasure in time - or will their enemies get there first...? Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout. With themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! From one of the UK s best-loved broadcasters, the Toto series is purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Dermot says: The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we re out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver s nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).
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The Sh!te Before Christmas - Terry Serena
From Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation @MammyBanterOne month to go. One stressed mum. Can she pull off the perfect family Christmas?Itâ ™s the most wonderful time of the yearâ ¦Like every mum, Tara wants a perfect Christmas for her family â “ but no-one else is lifting a finger and sheâ ™s losing her elf-ing mind.From a vaping teen, explosive potty training and a disastrous Nativity, to a distracted husband acting very out of character, the final straw is Taraâ ™s glamorous, feckless mother moving herself back in for the holidays.Can Tara pull off the holly jolly Christmas of her dreams? Will she deck the halls and not her family? Or is this a Christmas catastrophe waiting to happenâ ¦Hilarious, heartwarming and festive as f*ck â “ the new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum.Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times #4 hardback fiction bestseller on 5 March 2022.
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What the Fireflies Knew
An NAACP Image Award NomineeLonglisted for the Center for Fiction s First Novel PrizeA Marie Claire Book Club pickNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by *Marie Claire* *Teen Vogue* *Buzzfeed* *Essence* *Ms. Magazine* *NBCNews.com* *Bookriot* *Bookbub* and more! “Harris rewrites the coming-of-age story with Black girlhood at the center.”—New York Times Book ReviewIn the vein of Jesmyn Ward s Salvage the Bones and Sue Monk Kidd s The Secret Life of Bees, a coming-of-age novel told by almost-eleven-year-old Kenyatta Bernice (KB), as she and her sister try to make sense of their new life with their estranged grandfather in the wake of their father s death and their mother s disappearance  An ode to Black girlhood and adolescence as seen through KB s eyes, What the Fireflies Knew follows KB after her father dies of an overdose and the debts incurred from his addiction cause the loss of the family home in Detroit. Soon thereafter, KB and her teenage sister, Nia, are sent by their overwhelmed mother to live with their estranged grandfather in Lansing, Michigan. Over the course of a single sweltering summer, KB attempts to navigate a world that has turned upside down.Her father has been labeled a fiend. Her mother s smile no longer reaches her eyes. Her sister, once her best friend, now feels like a stranger. Her grandfather is grumpy and silent. The white kids who live across the street are friendly, but only sometimes. And they re all keeping secrets. As KB vacillates between resentment, abandonment, and loneliness, she is forced to carve out a different identity for herself and find her own voice.A dazzling and moving novel about family, identity, and race, What the Fireflies Knew poignantly reveals that heartbreaking but necessary component of growing up—the realization that loved ones can be flawed and that the perfect family we all dream of looks different up close.
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Story of Snow - Jon Nelson
Celebrate the magic of snowflakes with this insightful and beautiful book about the science of snow.How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science of snow, featuring photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Perfect for reading on winter days, this book by a nature photographer and a snow scientist will inspire wonder and curiosity about the marvels of snow. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included for aspiring young snow scientists!ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: Perfect for all ages, this fascinating book is packed with facts about snow and brought to life with gorgeous photographs of ice crystals.UNIQUE GIFT: The Story of Snow makes a great gift for anyone interested in the beauty of nature and the magic of snowflakes. RAVE REVIEWS: With hundreds of five-star ratings, reviewers love this book. One person calls it “beautiful and informative” and another says it’s “great for any age!”Perfect for:Parents and teachers looking for a fun winter-themed read-aloudNature lovers, science buffs, and anyone interested in how snowflakes form—children and adults alike!People who enjoy winter weather or live in places with cold climatesAdding to the shelf alongside Snowflake Bentley, Over and Under the Snow, or The Secret Life of a Snowflake
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The Undrowned Child - Michelle Lovric
It s the beginning of the 20th century; the age of scientific progress. But for Venice the future looks bleak. A conference of scientists assembles to address the problems, among whose delegates are the parents of twelve-year-old Teodora. Within days of her arrival, she is subsumed into the secret life of Venice: a world in which salty-tongued mermaids run subversive printing presses, ghosts good and bad patrol the streets and librarians turn fluidly into cats. A battle against forces determined to destroy the city once and for all quickly ensues. Only Teo, the undrowned child who survived a tragic accident as a baby, can go between the linings to subvert evil and restore order.
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The Sh!te Before Christmas - Terry Serena
From Sunday Times bestselling author and viral TikTok sensation @MammyBanter One month to go. One stressed mum. Can she pull off the perfect family Christmas? It s the most wonderful time of the year...Like every mum, Tara wants a perfect Christmas for her family - but no-one else is lifting a finger and she s losing her elf-ing mind. From a vaping teen, explosive potty training and a disastrous Nativity, to a distracted husband acting very out of character, the final straw is Tara s glamorous, feckless mother moving herself back in for the holidays. Can Tara pull off the holly jolly Christmas of her dreams? Will she deck the halls and not her family? Or is this a Christmas catastrophe waiting to happen...Hilarious, heartwarming and festive as f*ck - the new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum. Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times #4 hardback fiction bestseller on 5 March 2022.
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Memoirs of a Palestinian Communist - Najati Sidqi
The secret life of a Palestinian Communist activist during the rise of World War II. In the public eye, Najati Sidqi was known as a journalist and writer, a translator of Russian classics, and an outspoken opponent of Nazism. However, Sidqi concealed a critical component of his life from the world and his family. He was an underground activist for the Palestinian Communist Party, a risky and influential pursuit that led him to British-ruled courts, prison cells, Nazi Germany, Stalinâ ™s Moscow, devastated interwar Paris, and Civil War Spain. Throughout his journey, Sidqi continued to write, even as he faced fascism, intense surveillance, active warzones, the death of friends, and exile. Memoirs of a Palestinian Communist brings to light the incredible life and work of Sidqi. The memoir describes his international travels, his work as an activist, and his political dealings. Translated from Arabic for the first time, it is a riveting firsthand account of an often-overlooked aspect of the history of the global left.
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News Hounds: The Dinosaur Discovery - Laura James
Bob is the stationmasterâ ™s dog at Puddle Train Station and a reporter for the Daily Bark, Puddle s best (and only) newspaper for dogs. Itâ ™s up to Bob to make sure the trains are on time every day. He has everything under control until the day he digs up the SCOOP of a lifetime in the park â “ a DINOSAUR skeleton! Suddenly Bobâ ™s life isnâ ™t running like clockwork, itâ ™s running WILD, as he and the other News Hounds catch the scent of a dastardly dinosaur THIEF. Can Bob pull off a daring dinosaur rescue, or is he on the express train to DISASTER? This young fiction series by the author of Captain Pug is perfect for fans of The Secret Life of Pets and Toto the Ninja Cat.
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The Mermaid Chair - Sue Monk Kiddová
The New York Times-bestselling second novel by the author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings
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