the silver pigs lindsey davisova

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will absolutely love this gripping page-turner of a historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Full of twists, turns and tension - you''ll be hooked from page one...''Her research has been assiduous and detailed, her commitment to the subject is impressive, and the background detail is often eye-opening'' -- Hilary Mantel, Observer''One of the best writers in this field'' -- Donna Leon, The Times''Surely the best historical detective in the business'' -- Daily Telegraph''Every book in this series is a delight ... highly recommended'' -- Library Journal''Be careful, if you get the taste for this you''ll end up reading them all... I can think of worse ways to pass the time'' -- ***** Reader review''This series is just SO addictive!'' -- ***** Reader review''I just could not put it down'' -- ***** Reader review''Engrossing'' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************************A NEW EMPEROR SEEKS AN EXPERIENCED AGENTMarcus Didius Falco is a private informer, the closest thing that first-century Rome has to a detective.A new emperor, Vespasian, has ascended to power. The tides of money and power are in flux, and Rome''s vicious games swirl more ferociously than ever.When Falco rescues a young girl in trouble, he catapults himself into a dangerous game involving stolen imperial ingots, a dark political plot and, most hazardous of all, a senator''s daughter connected to the traitors Falco has sworn to expose.The rule of law is tenuous for ordinary citizens of Rome. Only a man with a mind as sharp as a gladius can prevail.

Objev podobné jako The Silver Pigs - Lindsey Davisová

''Davis''s prose is a lively joy, and Flavia''s Rome is sinister and gloriously real'' The Times on SaturdayFlavia Albia''s day-old marriage is in trouble - her new husband may be permanently disabled and they have no funds. So when Palace officials ask her to expose a traitor in their midst she is ready for the task.Ever since the Emperor Nero committed suicide in AD 68, Rome has been haunted by reports that he is actually alive and ready to reclaim his throne. Two Nero pretenders have emerged from the East and met grisly fates.But now a new pretender has been smuggled into Rome by the traitor. Flavia must negotiate with spies, dodge assassins and reveal this third Nero before he can make his move. Will she act in time or will Rome once more be plunged into civil war?

Objev podobné jako The Third Nero - Lindsey Davisová

With the great characterisation, fast-paced plotting and wry humour that we''ve come to expect from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis, this is an addictive mystery that will transport you back to Britain at the time of the Roman invasion. Readers of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor and C. J. Sansom will be hooked from page one...''Her most ambitious to date... Davis has found a winning formula.'' -- Daily Telegraph''Lindsey Davis doesn''t merely make history come alive - she turns it into spanking entertainment, and wraps it around an intriguing mystery. She is incapable of writing a dull sentence'' -- Peter Lovesey''Wonderfully entertaining'' -- ***** Reader review''Davis at her best'' -- ***** Reader review''Very addictive and, at times, difficult to put down'' -- ***** Reader review''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review''Gripping'' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************************DEATH LIES BEYOND THE RIVER RHINE...AD 71, Germania Libera: dark dripping forests, inhabited by bloodthirsty barbarians and legendary wild beasts, a furious prophetess who terrorises Rome, and the ghostly spirits of slaughtered Roman legionaries.Enter Marcus Didius Falco, an Imperial agent on a special mission: to find the absconding commander of a legion whose loyalty is suspect.Easier said than done, thinks Marcus, as he makes his uneasy way down the Rhenus, trying to forget that back in sunny Rome his girlfriend Helena Justina is being hotly pursued by Titus Caesar.His mood is not improved when he discovers his only allies are a woefully inadequate bunch of recruits, their embittered centurion, a rogue dog, and its innocent young master; just the right kind of support for an agent unwillingly trying to tame the Celtic hordes...

Objev podobné jako The Iron Hand Of Mars - Lindsey Davisová

Rome is in chaos. The empire of a mobster chief is falling apart following his death. Rivals, fearsome relatives and associates are taking up position to vie for the spoils. With hideous murders in the streets of Rome, a lone female traveller arrives with an agenda of her own. But when her corpse is dragged out of the river bearing signs of foul play, Flavia Albia is drawn in, concerned about her fellow Briton''s fate. Albia''s quest to find the killer becomes deeply personal when she discovers a man at the centre of the plot is an old adversary of hers. Will she be obsessed by revenge? Can she let the past go, or will it consume her?

Objev podobné jako Death on the Tiber - Lindsey Davisová

Audiokniha: Jmenuji se Didius Falco a jsem čmuchal císaře Vespasiana. pro distribuce: Historická detektivka ze starověkého Říma. Hlavní postava Didius Falco je sarkastický agent císaře Vespasiana. Druhá kniha z falconovské série Lindsey Davisové. Didius Falco, pro přátele Marcus, se živil jako soukromý informátor, jehož služeb využíval i císařský palác. A protože se osvědčil, stal se z něj agent císaře Vespasiana. Coby novému koštěti mu házejí na krk nejhorší práce, jako třeba odklidit rozkládající se mrtvolu. Přichází však důležitější úkol – nalézt spiklence toužící odstranit císaře a vyjednávat s nimi. Pátrání přivádí Falca a jeho přítele Petronia do Neapole, kde pro něj každý kout představuje nebezpečí. Nepřátelé císaře mají své lidi všude… Falco tu potkává i svou nedosažitelnou lásku Helenu, jejíž přítomnost znamená další komplikace. Falconovská série Lindsey Davisové, okořeněná suchým britským humorem, přináší i spoustu zajímavých informací o každodenním životě v antickém Římě.

Objev podobné jako Bronzové stíny - Lindsey Davisová - audiokniha

***The Sunday Times Crime Club Star Pick***''Lighthearted, witty and effortlessly clever, just like its wonderful heroine, this is a window into ancient Rome, and a tonic and a joy to read'' The Observer''It positively crackles with knowledge of the city and its people, mixed with social comment, ingenious and bloody plots and sharp observational skills leavened by more than a smattering of genuine and sometimes earthy humour'' Crime ReviewSaturnalia, the Romans'' mid-December feast, nominally to celebrate the sun''s rebirth but invariably a drunken riot. Flavia Albia needs a case to investigate, but all work is paused. The Aventine is full of fracturing families. Wives plot to leave their husbands, husbands plot to spend more time with their mistresses. Masters must endure slaves taking obscene liberties, while aggressive slaves are learning to ape dangerous masters. But no one wants to hire an investigator during the holiday. Albia is lumped with her own domestic stress: overexcited children and bilious guests, too many practical jokes, and her magistrate husband Tiberius preoccupied with local strife. He fears a Nut War. Nuts are both the snack and missile of choice of tipsy celebrants, so there is a fortune to be made. This year a hustling gang from the past is horning in on the action.As the deadly menace strikes even close to home, and with law and order paused for partying, Albia and Tiberius must go it alone. The Emperor has promised the people a spectacular entertainment - but Domitian himself is a target for the old criminals'' new schemes. Can the Undying Sun survive the winter solstice, or will criminal darkness descend upon Rome?Praise for Lindsey Davis and the Flavia Albia series''For a totally exhilarating romp through Ancient Rome, Lindsey Davis'' latest Flavia Alba novel won''t be beaten and offers an immersive experience of a vibrant world full of real, recognisable characters'' Shotsmag''In this witty novel by the mistress of Roman crime, the reader is transported behind the scenes of a Triumph into a fascinating world of actors, costumiers and animal trainers, all united in their hatred of the murdered man'' Sunday Express Magazine''Davis does her usual brilliant job of integrating the history of the period, warts and all, with a fast-paced and fair whodunit'' Publishers Weekly

Objev podobné jako A Comedy of Terrors - Lindsey Davisová

''Lindsey Davis has seen off all her competitors to become the unassailable market leader in the ''crime in Ancient Rome'' genre . . . Davis''s squalid, vibrant Rome is as pleasurable as ever'' - Guardian''For fans of crime fiction set in the ancient world, this one is not to be missed'' - BooklistPrivate investigator Flavia Albia is always drawn to an intriguing puzzle - even if it is put to her by her new husband''s hostile ex-wife.On the Quirinal Hill, a young girl named Clodia has died, apparently poisoned with a love potion. Only one person could have supplied such a thing: a local witch who goes by the name of Pandora, whose trade in herbal beauty products is hiding something far more sinister.The supposedly sweet air of the Quirinal is masking the stench of loose morality, casual betrayal and even gangland conflict and, when a friend of her own is murdered, Albia determines to expose as much of this local sickness as she can - beginning with the truth about Clodia''s death.****************Praise for Lindsey Davis and the Flavia Albia series''Davis''s prose is a lively joy, and Flavia''s Rome is sinister and gloriously real''The Times on Sunday''Davis''s books crackle with wit and knowledge . . . She has the happy knack of making the reader feel entirely immersed in Rome''

Objev podobné jako Pandora's Boy - Lindsey Davisová

Let multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis transport you back to 71 A.D. in this captivating mystery, full of political intrigue, twists, turns and romantic tension. Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will not be disappointed...''A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye'' -- Sunday Times''Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere'' -- Mail on Sunday''An exciting and gripping mystery'' -- ***** Reader review''Couldn''t put the book down'' -- ***** Reader review''Gripping right from the beginning'' -- ***** Reader review''Very addictive'' -- ***** Reader review''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************LOVE, DEATH AND POLITICS UNDER VESUVIUSRome, AD 71: Against his better judgement, Marcus Didius Falco secretly disposes of a decayed corpse for the Emperor Vespasian, then heads for the beautiful Bay of Naples with his best friend Petronius. It''s an opportunity to forget his doomed romance with the beautiful and bright Helena Justina.He conveniently forgets to mention to his companion that this will be no holiday - they have been sent to investigate the murderous members of a failed coup, now sunning themselves in luxurious villas and on fancy yachts.Nor does the idyllic seaside location help matters with Helena. The deeper he probes, the more it seems she is inextricably connected to the elite plotters, in ways that the smitten Falco cannot bear to contemplate ...

Objev podobné jako Shadows In Bronze - Lindsey Davisová

Ten years after the eruption of Vesuvius, the surrounding countryside lies buried and barren. But the destroyed cities and luxury villas on the Bay of Naples are not utterly lost.Flavia Albia and her husband Tiberius Manlius are tasked with restoring one villa and identifying any surviving remains.What they unearth is beyond disturbing. When the volcano erupted some people were left to their fate here, unable to escape. They included the previous owner, Publius Primus - laid out carefully and covered by falling ash.Was Primus murdered? And, if so, why? Can Flavia Albia solve the mystery?There Will Be Bodies looks beyond the well-known tragic events to what must have happened afterwards. It is the most intriguing crime novel of Lindsey Davis''s long and celebrated career.

Objev podobné jako There Will Be Bodies - Lindsey Davisová

Introduce numbers and counting to young children, featuring beautiful illustrations and two cheeky guinea pigs, Bob and Ginger, that kids will love. Guinea pigs Bob and Ginger head to the beach to go looking for sea creatures. From one jiggly jellyfish to four sticky starfish, and all the way up to 10 stripy sailboats, children will learn to count with this fun and sturdy board book.Guinea Pigs Go to the Beach helps children aged 0-5 to develop their early learning skills as they have fun learning their 123s at the beach. Bright, countable illustrations of sea creatures are brought to life accompanied by text which helps to broaden their vocabulary. Children will enjoy learning to count with this sturdy 123 board book that is perfect for little hands to hold and will stay engaged with the charming guinea pig characters. This exciting early learning book for kids features:- Key early learning topic of counting along with character-focused illustrations and text that encourages both learning and the enjoyment of reading. - A safe, sturdy board book format that is ideal for little hands and preschool play.- Twelve numerical pages with detailed and colourful illustrations of marine creatures.- Descriptive text develops vocabulary and introduces children to basic concepts like colours, letters, and numbers. Guinea Pigs Go to the Beach is the ideal book for parents and teachers who are introducing young children to their numbers. This sturdy board book is perfect for little children to hold by themselves, featuring numerals and descriptive lively text with easily countable illustrations. Featuring the cheeky characters of Bob and Ginger, children will be encouraged to return to the book again and again, both as a bedtime read and a learning tool! Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Guinea Pigs Go range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books, so why not check out the other adorable title in the series, Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting, which teaches little ones their ABCs!

Objev podobné jako Guinea Pigs Go to the Beach - Kate Sheehy

Fans of S. J. Parris, Donna Leon, Steven Saylor, C. J. Sansom will love this exciting and enthralling historical mystery from multi-million copy bestselling author Lindsey Davis. Expertly weaving an authentic depiction of Ancient Rome with exceptional characterisation and a tightly woven plot, this will have you hooked. ''Another redolent dip into corruption in Vespasian''s Rome ... original and delightful'' -- Sunday Times''A tumultuous Ancient Rome with a delightful modern eye'' -- Sunday Times''Fast-moving, funny and full of atmosphere'' -- Mail on Sunday''A thrilling murder mystery'' -- ***** Reader review''Such fun!'' -- ***** Reader review''Another corking Falco'' -- ***** Reader review''My advice is BUY IT and READ IT as you will not regret it'' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************MARRY IN HASTE. DIE FOR THE MONEY. Things are going well for Marcus Didius Falco, ancient Rome''s investigator: he hates sharing a cell with a rodent, although being bailed by his old mother is almost as embarrassing; his highborn girlfriend can''t decide if she wants him and Titus Caesar''s reward for past services is disappointing to say the least. Hoping for a better life, or at least a better apartment, he takes on new clients. On the elegant slopes of the Pincian Hill, three freedmen with two flashy wives are under siege by a clever redhead. Severina Zotica has a foul-mouthed parrot, an odd connection with a snake dancer - and a very suspicious past. As he pursues this flame-haired fortune-hunter, Falco finds himself beset by violent rent-racketeers, poisoners, and women without consciences who have dangerous designs on him...

Objev podobné jako Venus In Copper - Lindsey Davisová

A gritty, heart-wrenching historical saga from TOP TEN bestseller Lindsey HutchinsonIf you're born with nothing you have to make your own luck. When Jared Johnson first meets Clarice Connaught he saves her from the hands of her father, who is brutally beating her in the street. Never one to walk past someone in distress, Jared doesn’t hesitate to help. But who is this girl and what is her story?Jared Johnson started with nothing. At just twelve-years-old he was orphaned and homeless, but eight years later, Jared is a success. Running McGuire’s Rag & Bone Yard and surrounded by friends, all Jared needs now is to find the perfect girl to settle down with. Nothing has come easy for Clarice but still she has dreams of a grander life and the finer things. And if her father isn’t willing to provide them then Clarice will do anything to find someone who is. Jared and Clarice have one thing in common – they are survivors – and in Queen Victoria’s Birmingham you need your wits about you to keep the wolf from the door. But Clarice isn’t everything she seems, and like a bad penny that always shows up, she brings more trouble for Jared and his friends than they could ever have imagined…Lindsey Hutchinson, the top 10 bestseller, Queen of the Black Country Saga, is back with a page-turning and heart-warming story perfect fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews. What readers are saying about Lindsey Hutchinson:‘I have read most if not all of Lindsey Hutchinson’s books having read a lot of her mother’s as well. She is a super storyteller and seems to be able to write about a multitude of subjects and obviously does a lot of research into her books’ ?????????? Reader Review‘I loved this book, such a heart-warming read to the end’ ?????????? Reader Review‘A consuming read that brought history to life under the masterful pen of Lindsey Hutchinson’ ?????????? Reader Review‘This book will make you cry in places and laugh in others and like me once you finish a chapter you will want to just hurry on to the next chapter to discover more about Jared and the other characters’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Such a cosy book that is gently and easy to read but will keep you wanting to go back to it’ ?????????? Reader Review‘Absolutely loved it I couldn't put it down great story, great characters, I had tears in my eyes at times, really enjoyed it’ ?????????? Reader Review

Objev podobné jako The Bad Penny - Lindsey Hutchinson

2 stories in 1 book. These are two versions of the classic tale: The Three Little Pigs: the classic version, with the bad wolf trying to eat the little pigs, and the magical version, in which the wolf is a good wolf who seeks to befriend the three little pigs. Bilingual in English and French, adapted to each language by philologists from the respective languages, so that children from an early age can naturally hear two languages. All the illustrations feature a find-the-dragonfly game, making reading even more fun 2 histoires réunies en 1 seul livre. Voici deux versions du conte classique : Les Trois Petits Cochons : la version classique, où le méchant loup tente de dévorer les petits cochons, et la version magique, où le loup est un gentil loup qui cherche à se lier d'amitié avec les trois petits cochons. Bilingue Anglais et Français, adapté à chaque langue par des philologues spécialisés, pour que les enfants, dès leur plus jeune âge, puissent entendre naturellement deux langues. Toutes les illustrations présentent un jeu de recherche de libellules, rendant la lecture encore plus amusante.

Objev podobné jako The Three Little Pigs / Les Trois Petits Cochonss - Pedro Gallardo Sanchez

2 stories in 1 book. These are two versions of the classic tale: The Three Little Pigs: the classic version, with the bad wolf trying to eat the little pigs, and the magical version, in which the wolf is a good wolf who seeks to befriend the three little pigs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adapted to each language by philologists from the respective languages, so that children from an early age can naturally hear two languages. All the illustrations feature a find-the-dragonfly game, making reading even more fun 2 cuentos en 1 libro. Se trata de dos versiones del cuento clásico de Los tres cerditos, la versión clásica, con el lobo malo que intenta comerse a los cerditos y la versión mágica en la que el lobo es un lobo bueno que busca hacerse amigo de los tres cerditos. Bilingües en inglés y español, adaptado a cada idioma por filólogos de los respectivos idiomas, de manera que los niños desde tempranas edades, vayan escuchando dos idiomas de manera natural. Todas las ilustraciones cuentan con un juego de encontrar la libélula, para hacer la lectura aún más divertida.

Objev podobné jako The Three Little Pigs / Los tres cerditos - Pedro Gallardo Sanchez

2 stories in 1 book. These are two versions of the classic tale: The Three Little Pigs: the classic version, with the bad wolf trying to eat the little pigs, and the magical version, in which the wolf is a good wolf who seeks to befriend the three little pigs. Bilingual in English and Catlán, adapted to each language by philologists from the respective languages, so that children from an early age can naturally hear two languages. All the illustrations feature a find-the-dragonfly game, making reading even more fun 2 contes en 1 llibre. Es tracta de dues versions del conte clà ssic al de Els tres porquets, la versió clà ssica, amb el llop dolent que intenta menjar-se als porquets i la versió mà gica en què el llop és un llop bo que busca fer-se amic dels tres porquets. Bilingües en anglès i català , adaptat a cada idioma per filòlegs dels respectius idiomes, de manera que els nens des de primeres edats, vagin escoltant dos idiomes de manera natural. Totes les il·lustracions compten amb un joc de trobar la libèl·lula, per fer la lectura encara més divertida.

Objev podobné jako The Three Little Pigs / Els tres porquets - Pedro Gallardo Sanchez

In the high summer of AD 77, laid-back detective Marcus Didius Falco is called upon to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a middle-aged couple who supplied statues to Falco''s father, Geminus. The Claudii, nptorious freedmen who live rough in the pestilential Pontine Marshes, are the prime suspects. Falco, beset by personal problems, finds it a relief to consider someone else''s misfortunes.When a mutilated corpse turns up near Rome, Falco and his vigiles friend Petronius investigate, only for the Chief Spy, Anacrites, to snatch their case away from them just as they are making progress.As his rivalry with Falco escalates, it emerges that the violent Claudii have acquired corrupt protection at the highest level. Making further enquiries after they have been warned off can only be dangerous - but will this stop Falco and Petronius?Egged on by the slippery bureaucrats who hate Anacrites, the dogged friends dig deeper while a psychotic killer keeps taking more victims, and the shocking truth creeps closer and closer to home...

Objev podobné jako Nemesis - Lindsey Davisová

Satisfying both as a story and as an exploration of story, The Three Pigs takes visual narrative to a new level. When the wolf comes a-knocking and a-puffing, he blows the pigs right out of the tale and into a whole new imaginative landscape, where they begin a freewheeling adventure as they wander-and fly-through other stories, encountering a dragon and a cat with a fiddle, among others. This familiar tale will never be the same old story again.

Objev podobné jako The Three Pigs - David Wiesner

''I came fully equipped with the old prejudice that anything to do with Egypt involved corruption and deceit.''AD 77. Egypt was the destination of choice for Roman tourists, being home to not one but two Wonders of the Ancient World, a Centre of Culture, and people with exotic habits.Unfortunately, when Marcus Didius Falco pays a visit he discovers it''s also a hotbed of schemers and murderers. When the Head Librarian dies in suspicious circumstances, the Roman authorities are only too happy to dump the case on one of the Empire''s most celebrated investigators - all adding up to a typical Falco family vacation.

Objev podobné jako Alexandria - Lindsey Davisová

The human brain is made up of 85 billion neurons, which are connected by over 100 trillion synapses. For more than a century, a diverse array of researchers searched for a language that could be used to capture the essence of what these neurons do and how they communicate – and how those communications create thoughts, perceptions and actions. The language they were looking for was mathematics, and we would not be able to understand the brain as we do today without it.In Models of the Mind, author and computational neuroscientist Grace Lindsay explains how mathematical models have allowed scientists to understand and describe many of the brain’s processes, including decision-making, sensory processing, quantifying memory, and more. She introduces readers to the most important concepts in modern neuroscience, and highlights the tensions that arise when the abstract world of mathematical modelling collides with the messy details of biology. Each chapter of Models of the Mind focuses on mathematical tools that have been applied in a particular area of neuroscience, progressing from the simplest building block of the brain – the individual neuron – through to circuits of interacting neurons, whole brain areas and even the behaviours that brains command. Lindsay examines the history of the field, starting with experiments done on frog legs in the late eighteenth century and building to the large models of artificial neural networks that form the basis of modern artificial intelligence. Throughout, she reveals the value of using the elegant language of mathematics to describe the machinery of neuroscience.

Objev podobné jako Models of the Mind - Grace Lindsay

Master modern calligraphy and create stunning invitations, artworks, and envelopes with this essential guide from The Postman''s Knock.This all-in-one guide reveals the secret to creating stunning letter art, with essential tips, expert advice, and inspiring projects from Lindsey Bugbee, the creator of The Postman’s Knock, the world’s number one calligraphy website.Discover the tools you need to achieve the best results: not only pens, nibs, inks, and paper, but also patience and creativity as you build up your confidence and skills. Follow step-by-step guides to Lindsey''s favourite lettering styles, then put your new-found skills to use with 15 inspiring projects, including ideas for unique invitations and cards for loved ones. With a little time, practice, and a little ink, you''ll be amazed at what you can create.

Objev podobné jako The Calligraphy Book - Lindsey Bugbee

It's the second-chance romance of dreams... If only he could remember it. READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK: 'Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun' 'A festive romance with a twist .. . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion' 'The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose' 'If you read one Christmas book this year .. . let it be this one!' 'Everything you want for a Christmas read' 'Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable' Newly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate.Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well - and it turns out he's just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers. But then Gwen wakes up to discover it's Christmas all over again. She's trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day.But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending? 'Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street' Red 'With laugh-out-loud moments, it's another classic Kelk novel' Woman and Home Lindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that's Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone' Stylist 'Fun and festive . . a witty, feelgood read' Popsugar 'Heartwarming and funny' Heat 'This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun' Fabulous 'With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it's another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face' Woman's Weekly

Objev podobné jako The Christmas Wish - Lindsey Kelková

Introduce opposites to young children in this board book, featuring beautiful illustrations and two cheeky guinea pigs, Bob and Ginger, that kids will love. Guinea pigs Bob and Ginger love to dance to loud music and quiet music. Sometimes they dance quickly and sometimes they dance slowly. Clear and lively visuals bring clarity to the concepts of opposites in this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands.Guinea Pigs Go Dancing helps children aged 0-5 to develop their early learning skills as they have fun learning their opposites on the dance floor. Bright illustrations of dance-lovers Bob and Ginger are brought to life accompanied by text which helps to teach them about how opposites work. Children will enjoy exploring different pairs of opposites with this sturdy board book that is perfect for little hands to hold and will stay engaged with the charming guinea pig characters. This exciting early learning book for kids features:- Key early learning topic of opposites along with character-focused illustrations and text that encourages both learning and the enjoyment of reading.- A safe, sturdy board book format that is ideal for little hands and preschool play.- Twelve pages with detailed and colourful illustrations of guinea pigs clearly depicting opposite pairing.- Descriptive text which develops vocabulary and introduces children to basic concepts like colours, letters, and numbers. Guinea Pigs Go Dancing is the ideal book for parents and teachers who are introducing young children to opposites. This sturdy board book is perfect for little children to hold by themselves, featuring an illustration for each opposite pair. Featuring the cheeky characters of Bob and Ginger, children will be encouraged to return to the book again and again, both as a bedtime read and a learning tool! Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Guinea Pigs Go range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books, so why not check out the other adorable title in the series, Guinea Pigs Go to the Beach, which teaches little ones their 123s, Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting, which teaches ABCs, or Guinea Pigs Go Baking which teaches all about first shapes.

Objev podobné jako Guinea Pigs Go Dancing - Kate Sheehy

Introduce shapes to young children, featuring beautiful illustrations and two cheeky guinea pigs, Bob and Ginger, that kids will love. Guinea pigs Bob and Ginger have donned their aprons and are baking some tasty treats for tea in all different shapes. From square brownies to heart-shaped cookies and crescent-shaped pastries, children will learn all the basic first shapes in this delicious in this sturdy board book.Guinea Pigs Go Baking helps children aged 0-5 to develop their early learning skills as they have fun learning first shapes as the characters bake tasty treats. One shape for each baked good is featured throughout the book and it all comes together at the end in the final teatime table. Children will enjoy learning the different shapes with this sturdy early learning board book, ideal for little hands to hold, and will stay engaged with the fun guinea pig characters. This exciting early learning book for kids features:- Key early learning topic of shapes along with character-focused illustrations and text that encourages both learning and the enjoyment of reading.- A safe, sturdy board book format that is ideal for little hands and preschool play.- Ten shapes featured throughout the book for children to learn and identify.- Descriptive text which develops vocabulary and introduces children to basic concepts like colours, letters, and numbers. Guinea Pigs Go Baking is the ideal book for parents and teachers who are introducing young children to mathematics. This sturdy board book is perfect for little children to hold by themselves, featuring one baked item for each shape. Featuring the cheeky characters of Bob and Ginger, children will be encouraged to return to the book again and again, both as a bedtime read and a learning tool! Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Guinea Pigs Go range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books, so why not check out other titles in the series, Guinea Pigs Go to the Beach, which teaches little ones their 123s, Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting, which teaches their ABCs, and Guinea Pigs Go Painting to learn all about colours!

Objev podobné jako Guinea Pigs Go Baking - Kate Sheehy

The enchanting story of Pip and the grand yet lonely valley where he lived, and the comfort zone he stepped out of. This is the second story from incredible author–illustrator Ashling Lindsay after An Unexpected Thing in 2022, shortlisted for the Academy of British Book Cover Design Award.Pip lived all alone on one side of a beautiful, wide valley. And he had absolutely everything he needed. Every morning he drank his tea, watered his plants and checked his post box for letters. And every night, he sat and looked out into the deep dark sky at the planets, comets and stars. And sometimes it made him feel quite small. Until one day, a leaf fluttered in through Pip’s open window. He looked at it. It was not an ordinary leaf—it certainly didn’t belong to any of the trees on his side of the valley. It shimmered and shone in the sunlight and was unlike anything Pip had ever seen before! But where did it come from? Pip peered out of his window and wondered... maybe there was something more on the other side of the Valley after all. This is a meaningful picture book all about travel, exploration and trying new things, encouraging little ones who may be stuck in their ways to venture out of their comfort zones. Whether it’s trying new foods, reading new books or preparing to go to a new school, there’s something for all readers to take away from this sweet fable.

Objev podobné jako The Other Side of the Valley - Ashling Lindsay

“Splendidly odd and arresting.”—Kevin Brockmeier, author of The Ghost Variations and The IlluminationAt once an ode to birds, an elegy to space, and a journey into the most haunted and uncanny corners of the human mind, The Avian Hourglass showcases Lindsey Drager’s signature brilliance in a stunning, surrealist novel for fans of Jesse Ball, Helen Oyeyemi, Yoko Ogawa, and Shirley JacksonThe birds have disappeared. The stars are no longer visible. The Crisis is growing worse. In a town as isolated as a snowglobe, a woman who dreams of becoming a radio astronomer struggles to raise the triplets she gave birth to as a gestational surrogate, whose parents were killed in a car accident. Surrounded by characters who wear wings, memorize etymologies, and build gigantic bird nests, and bound to this town in which young adults must decide between two binary worldviews—either YES or NO—the woman is haunted by the old fable of the Girl in Glass Vessel, a cautionary tale about prying back the façade of one’s world.When events begin to unfold that suggest a local legend about the town being the whole of the universe might be true, the woman finds her understanding of her own life–and her reality–slipping through her fingers. A reflection on mental health, the climate emergency, political polarization, and the growing reliance on technology, The Avian Hourglass asks readers to reframe how they conceive of a series of concentric understandings of home: the globe, one’s country, one’s town, one’s family, and one’s own body.

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DAILY MAIL, GUARDIAN AND OBSERVER BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017Winner of the 2018 PEN/E.O. Wilson Prize for Literary Science WritingShortlisted for the 2018 Wellcome Book PrizeShortlisted for the 2018 Wolfson PrizeThe story of a visionary British surgeon whose quest to unite science and medicine delivered us into the modern world - the safest time to be alive in human historyIn The Butchering Art, historian Lindsey Fitzharris recreates a critical turning point in the history of medicine, when Joseph Lister transformed surgery from a brutal, harrowing practice to the safe, vaunted profession we know today. Victorian operating theatres were known as ''gateways of death'', Fitzharris reminds us, since half of those who underwent surgery didn''t survive the experience. This was an era when a broken leg could lead to amputation, when surgeons often lacked university degrees, and were still known to ransack cemeteries to find cadavers. While the discovery of anaesthesia somewhat lessened the misery for patients, ironically it led to more deaths, as surgeons took greater risks. In squalid, overcrowded hospitals, doctors remained baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. At a time when surgery couldn''t have been more dangerous, an unlikely figure stepped forward: Joseph Lister, a young, melancholy Quaker surgeon. By making the audacious claim that germs were the source of all infection - and could be treated with antiseptics - he changed the history of medicine forever. With a novelist''s eye for detail, Fitzharris brilliantly conjures up the grisly world of Victorian surgery, revealing how one of Britain''s greatest medical minds finally brought centuries of savagery, sawing and gangrene to an end.

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Introduce first colours to young children, featuring beautiful illustrations and two cheeky guinea pigs, Bob and Ginger, that kids will love. Guinea pigs Bob and Ginger feel their bedroom needs a makeover so they set about painting a colourful underwater mural featuring yellow fish, green turtles, grey sharks, and many more marine animals. Little ones can spot all their favourite sea creatures - and favourite colours - in this sturdy board book that''s perfect for little hands.Guinea Pigs Go Painting helps children aged 0-5 to develop their early learning skills as they have fun getting to know different colours. Bright illustrations of underwater creatures and nature are brought to life accompanied by simple text which helps to broaden their vocabulary. Children will enjoy learning the rainbow with this sturdy board book that is perfect for little hands to hold, and will stay engaged with the charming guinea pig characters.This exciting early learning book for kids features:- Descriptive text develops vocabulary and introduces children to basic concepts like colours, letters, and numbers.- The key early learning topic of colours is combined with a gentle narrative that encourages both learning and the enjoyment of reading.- A safe, sturdy board book format that is ideal for little hands and preschool play.- 12 pages with 11 different colours and an underwater theme, gently introducing children to all things under-the-sea.Guinea Pigs Go Painting is the ideal book for parents and teachers who are introducing young children to first colours. This sturdy board book is perfect for little hands to hold by themselves, featuring the cheeky characters of Bob and Ginger, children will be encouraged to return to the book again and again, both as a bedtime read and a learning tool!Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Guinea Pigs Go range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books, so why not check out the other adorable title in the series? Guinea Pigs Go to the Beach teaches little ones their 123s, or Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting introduces children to their ABCs!

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The new gothic fantasy sensation from SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Lindsey Kelk. PRE-ORDER NOW!‘Your new obsession’ CosmopolitanYOU’LL WANT TO BE ONE. UNTIL YOU KNOW THEIR SECRETS.After sixteen-year-old Emily’s father tragically dies, she is forced to live with the only family she has left, an aunt and grandmother in the heart of Savannah, Georgia in a house as beautiful as it is mysterious.But all is not what it seems with the Bell family; they’re hiding a magical secret.When Emily meets the alluring Wyn, she forms a connection that feels like it was always meant to be. As the spark between them grows more powerful, her life takes an exhilarating and terrifying turn; but every step closer to him, takes her a step further away from her family.Emily will find out that blood is always thicker than water…THERE’S NO BOND GREATER THAN MAGIC

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The Silver Surfer soars through the depths of space once again in this brand new omnibus collecting his 80s adventures! After years trapped on Earth, the Silver Surfer finally breaks free of Galactus''s barrier and returns to the stars! His full Power Cosmic restored, he heads for Zenn-La. But the old saying holds true: You can''t go home again. While the age-old war between the Kree and the Skrulls heats up once again, the Elders of the Universe target Galactus! But love is the greatest force of all. Will Surfer find it with his old flame, Shalla-Bal? With Galactus''s herald Nova? Or with the Celestial Madonna, Mantis? Plus: The origin of Galactus! A blockbuster team-up with the Fantastic Four! Ego the Living Planet! And a stunning collaboration between the legendary Stan Lee and the visionary Moebius, wherein the only one who can stop Galactus from leading mankind to its doom is the Silver Surfer! Collecting: Silver Surfer (1982) 1, Silver Surfer (1987) 1-33, Silver Surfer Annual (1988) 1-2, Marvel Graphic Novel: Silver Surfer (1988), Silver Surfer (1988) 1-2, Silver Surfer: The Enslavers (1990), Fantastic Four (1961) 325, Super-Villain Classics (1983) 1, material from Epic Illustrated (1980) 1, Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 1, Marvel Fanfare (1982) 51

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Introduce the alphabet to young children, featuring beautiful illustrations and two cheeky guinea pigs, Bob and Ginger, that kids will love. Guinea pigs Bob and Ginger head to the great outdoors to hunt for bugs and try to find one for every letter of the alphabet. From bumblebees to earthworms, junebugs to katydids, all your favourites - and some lesser-known - are here in this sturdy board book.Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting helps children aged 0-5 to develop their early learning skills as they have fun learning their ABCs in the great outdoors. Bright, alphabetical illustrations of creepy crawlies are brought to life accompanied by text which helps to broaden their vocabulary. Children will enjoy learning the alphabet with this sturdy ABC board book that is perfect for little hands to hold and will stay engaged with the charming guinea pig characters. This exciting early learning book for kids features:- Key early learning topic of ABCs along with character-focused illustrations and text that encourages both learning and the enjoyment of reading.- A safe, sturdy board book format that is ideal for little hands and preschool play.- Twelve alphabetical pages with detailed and colourful illustrations of marine creatures.- Descriptive text develops vocabulary and introduces children to basic concepts like colours, letters, and numbers. Guinea Pigs Go Bug Hunting is the ideal book for parents and teachers who are introducing young children to the alphabet. This sturdy board book is perfect for little children to hold by themselves, featuring one bug for each letter, and both upper- and lower-case versions of the letters are shown to develop letter recognition. Featuring the cheeky characters of Bob and Ginger, children will be encouraged to return to the book again and again, both as a bedtime read and a learning tool! Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Guinea Pigs Go range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK Books, so why not check out the other adorable title in the series, Guinea Pigs Go to the Beach, which teaches little ones their 123s!

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How do you fall in love with someone who can’t remember you from one day until the next?‘Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewNewly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate.Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well – and it turns out he’s just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers.But then Gwen wakes up to discover it’s Christmas all over again. She’s trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day. But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending?READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK:‘A festive romance with a twist . . . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If you read one Christmas book this year . . . let it be this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Everything you want for a Christmas read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This novel tastes like mince pies fresh out of the oven, sprinkled with a dusting of magical realism…A heartwarming romance about the biggest love of our lives: ourselves (and the hot, tall surgeon next door).''Good Housekeeping’Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street’Red‘With laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another classic Kelk novel’ Woman and HomeLindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that’s Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone’Stylist’Fun and festive . . a witty, feelgood read’Popsugar‘Heartwarming and funny’Heat‘This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun’Fabulous‘With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face’Woman’s Weekly

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Lindsay Eagar’s dazzling YA debut welcomes us backstage at the Family Fortuna circus, where wonders lurk in wait to steal your breath away. You won’t believe your eyes!Beaked. Feathered. Monstrous. Avita was born to be a star. Her tent sells out nightly, and every performance incites bloodcurdling screams. But when a handsome young artist arrives to create posters of the performers, she’s appalled by his rendering of Bird Girl. Is that all he sees? A hideous monster? Determined to be more, Avita devises a plan to snatch freedom out from under the greased moustache of her charismatic father. But will their fragile circus family survive the show she has in mind?

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Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material, the original Marvel Masterworks return at last, this time with the start of a spacefaring legend, the Silver Surfer! The Silver Surfer ranks among the greatest Marvel comics of all time. Stan Lee''s socially-charged scripts and John Buscema''s sublimely powerful artwork made the series and the character global icons. This Marvel Masterworks will reveal the Surfer''s origin, unleash alien invasions, introduce the utterly evil icon Mephisto and feature what is considered by many to be the most beautifully rendered story in Marvel history, The Silver Surfer #4''s epic war with Thor! These double-length issues explore complexities of humankind as the Surfer grapples with his own existential inner turmoil. Also including the Surfer''s first solo adventure from the pages of Fantastic Four Annual #5. This edition features an all-new restoration from original artwork and the highest-quality sources in Marvel''s archive. Collecting: The Silver Surfer (1968) #1-6 and material from The Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #5 and Not Brand Echh (1967) #13

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The Silver Way: Techniques, Tips and Tutorials for Effective Character Design by Stephen Silver offers invaluable instruction from one of best teachers in the industry. Whether you’re a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high school looking to add to your portfolio, The Silver Way will help you build your confidence and strengthen your work in order to successfully design characters for any project, in any style. Chockfull of helpful—and entertaining!—drawing techniques and easy-to-follow tutorials developed through his decades of experience as an artist on popular animated shows (Kim Possible, Danny Phantom, The Fairly OddParents) and as the owner of Silver Drawing Academy, The Silver Way is the kind of educational art book you’ll revisit again and again for guidance, encouragement, and inspiration.

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''There’s nothing so rare as a fantasy that elicits genuine wonder and that uses marvellous things to enrich a child’s appreciation of ordinary ones. Lev Grossman’s novel The Silver Arrow is something special.'' WALL STREET JOURNAL_____________Discover the magical, timeless children''s adventure from Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians. Now a New York Times bestseller!When Kate is given a colossal steam train, the Silver Arrow, for her birthday, she can''t believe her luck. After eleven years of waiting, adventure has finally found her!Soon the Silver Arrow is whisking Kate and her brother Tom to a magical station where their passengers stand ready to board. From the porcupine to the pangolin, each one is rare and wonderful. But these animals have been waiting a very long time too. Can Kate deliver them home ... before it''s too late?_____________Lev Grossman’s first children’s book is a journey you’ll never forget: a rip-roaring adventure from desert plains to snow-covered mountains and everything in between. Packed with exciting creatures from the indignant porcupine to the lost polar bear and the adorable baby pangolin, The Silver Arrow is a classic story about saving our endangered animals and the places they live.

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The first solo adventures of the iconic Silver Surfer from the Marvel Age of Comics, collected in a smaller format that's perfect for new readers!When the world devourer Galactus arrived at the planet Zenn-La, one man stood up to sacrifice himself: Norrin Radd. In exchange for forgoing his limitless hunger, Galactus transformed Norrin into the Silver Surfer and forced him into servitude as his herald. But all that changed on the planet Earth. Free of Galactus, but trapped on our planet, the sensational Silver Surfer’s solo series boasts double-length tales of cosmic conflict. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Buscema, they are some of the most masterful Marvel sagas ever produced. Not only will you be awed by the Surfer’s origin, be torn down to the depths of hell by Mephisto and engage in a battle with Thor that shakes the heavens!

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The definitive collection of pasta recipes featuring this most iconic and popular Italian ingredient from the experts at the prestigious Silver Spoon Kitchen Pasta is the perfect food. Low cost, healthy, and tasty, its versatility makes it a regular feature on home dining tables as well as on the most sophisticated of restaurant menus, either dressed with just one or two ingredients, or with more elaborate sauces. Showcasing 46 different pasta types in more than 300 recipes from classics such as Penne Arrabbiata and Spaghetti Carbonara, to more ambitious dishes such as Soufflé of Capellini and Linguine with Lobster this is the ultimate guide to cooking pasta the Italian way. Organised by pasta type, it also includes easy-to-follow instructions for making your own fresh pasta, sections on dried and fresh, long and short, cut and filled pasta, and entries on the Italian origins of many ingredients. The Silver Spoon is known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian cuisine and the leading Italian culinary resource this book is the perfect guide to the most Italian of ingredients.

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The Silver Spoon, the most influential and successful Italian cookbook of the last 50 years, is now available in a brand new revised edition. Originally published in 1950, it became an instant classic, selling over one million copies in eight editions. Considered essential in every household, it is still one of the most popular wedding presents today.The Silver Spoon was conceived and first published by Domus, the design and architectural magazine famously directed by Giò Ponti from the 1920s to the 70s. A select group of cooking experts was commissioned to collect hundreds of traditional Italian recipes and make them available for the first time to a wider modern audience. In the process, they updated ingredients, quantities and methods to suit contemporary tastes and customs, at the same time preserving the memory of ancient recipes for future generations. They furthermore included modern recipes from some of the most famous Italian chefs, resulting in a style of cooking that appeals to the gourmet chef and the amateur enthusiast alike.A comprehensive and lively book, its uniquely stylish and user-friendly format makes it accessible and a pleasure to read. The new edition features new introductory material covering culinary matters such as how to compose a traditional Italian meal, typical food traditions of the different regions, and how to set the table. It is also illustrated with twice as many newly commissioned photographs and contains a new section of menus by celebrated chefs cooking traditional Italian food.This is a monumental and unsurpassably prestigious cookbook that will share the bookshelves with classic titles such as The Joy of Cooking and Larousse Gastronomique. With over 2,000 recipes illustrated with specially commissioned art work and photography, the book is destined to become a fresh and definitive classic in the Italian cuisine booklist.

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Can you work out Cluedunnit? Perfect for mystery fans, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is a funny, mystery puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect activity book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days!Team up with world-famous private investigator Hartigan Browne and solve 60 fun brain-busting puzzles to help London''s Secret, Secret Service (so secret, that even the Secret Service doesn''t know about them) locate the whereabouts of a missing agent in possession of the top-secret object known as the Silver Cipher.Use your detective skills to work out:*What clues are hidden in the strange goat painting?*What is important about butterflies?*How can a city map conceal crucial code?Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Silver Cipher is puzzling fun for the whole family.Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond, The Case of the Golden Pomegranate and The Case of Rudolph''s Revenge.

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AN IRISH TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023An IRISH INDEPENDENT BEST IRISH CHILDREN'S BOOK 0F 2023An unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinéad O'Hart. The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn't remembered like it once was. Its power is fading... When Rose is entrusted with a powerful stone by a Frost Giant, she is swept into an adventure full of danger. The stone can be used for great good or great evil, depending on its keeper. It leads Rose to discover the magic that runs through all of Ireland. A magic that is threaded together beneath the land: the Silver Road. But the Silver Road is under threat. Now Rose must keep the stone from falling into the wrong hands and embark on a quest to find its rightful owner and keep the magic alive . . .SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023A stunning new book for children aged 9 and up, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.[The Silver Road by Sinead O'Hart was featured as an Irish Times Best Children's Book of 2023 on 26th November 2023 and as an Irish Independent Best Irish kids' book of 2023 on 2nd December 2023.]

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The Silver Empire is the first comprehensive account of how the Holy Roman Empire created a common currency in the sixteenth century. The problems that gave rise to the widespread desire to introduce a common a currency were myriad. While trade was able to cope with-and even to benefit from-the parallel circulation of many different types of coin, it nevertheless harmed both the common people and the political authorities. The authorities in particular suffered from neighbours who used their comparatively good money as raw material to mint poor imitations. Debasing their own coinage provided an, at best, short-term solution. Over the medium and long term, it drove the members of the Empire into rounds of competitive debasements, until they realised that a common currency was the only answer that addressed the core of the problem.Oliver Volckart examines the conditions that shaped the monetary outlook of the member states of the Empire, paying particular attention to the uneven access to silver and gold. Following closely the negotiations that prepared the common currency, he is able to illuminate the interest groups that were formed, what their agendas and ulterior motives were, how alliances were forged, and how it was eventually possible to obtain majority agreement on what a common currency should look like: a silver-based currency that was introduced in 1559-66. In fact, in contrast to what historians once believed, the common currency they achieved turns out to have functioned not significantly worse than other currencies of the time: it had similar problems and similar advantages as the money issued by more centralized governments.

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The beloved classic picture book about adorable pigs enjoying a delightful day from A to Z by Caldecott Honor winner Anita Lobel returns in this beautifully refreshed edition.Twenty-six playful pigs wake in their pen ready for an adventure. They trot down a country road and discover a field full of surprises! There’s an A for Amanda Pig to admire. A B for Billy Pig to balance on. And Clara Pig found a C that looks like it could use a good cleaning! Will the playful pigs happily oink their way through the alphabet before it’s time to come back to the pen?

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A masterclass in baking and working with chocolate, the Italian way – the latest title in the prestigious Silver Spoon family The Silver Spoon kitchen is known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian cuisine and the leading Italian culinary resource – this new book on everyone''s favorite ingredient features 100 of the best Silver Spoon chocolate recipes, accompanied by all-new photography and design, as well as 30 core recipes for working with chocolate, each with step-by-step photography. Featuring dark, milk, ruby, and white chocolate, every aspect of this beloved ingredient is covered in depth in this book: its history, composition, various types, and the secrets behind working with chocolate successfully. The basic techniques are accompanied by step-by-step images, guiding cooks through the various necessary processes, and providing valuable tips for tackling more complex preparations, such as tempering, glazing, and creating shapes and decorations in chocolate. Recipes include simple cakes and cookies, candies, and more elaborate desserts, as well as mousses, ice creams, parfaits, and drinks.

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Hudební CD - Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood je nadcházející šesté studiové album americké metalcoreové skupiny Ice Nine Kills, které vyšlo 15. října 2021. Toto album navazuje na předchozí album skupiny The Silver Scream , které bylo inspirováno horory. Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood je nadcházející šesté studiové album americké metalcoreové skupiny Ice Nine Kills, které vyšlo 15. října 2021. Toto album navazuje na předchozí album skupiny The Silver Scream , které bylo inspirováno horory. Rok vydání : 2021 (6.album) Seznam stop CD Opening Night / Welcome To Horrorwood / A Rash Decision / Assault amp; Batteries / The Shower Scene / Funeral Derangements / Rainy Day / Hip To Be Scared (ft. Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach) / Take Your Pick (ft. Corpsegrinder of Cannibal Corpse) / The Box (ft. Brandon Saller of Atreyu and Ryan Kirby of Fit For A King) / F.L.Y. (ft. Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail) / Wurst Vacation / Ex-M?rtis / Farewell II Flesh

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Discover this amazing adventure story set in the Second World War ''If you meet Ruth or Edek or Bronia, you must tell them I''m going to Switzerland to find their mother. Tell them to follow as soon as they can’ Having lost their parents in the chaos of war, Ruth, Edek and Bronia are left alone to fend for themselves and hide from the Nazis amid the rubble and ruins of their city. They meet a ragged orphan boy, Jan, who treasures a paperknife - a silver sword - which was entrusted to him by an escaped prisoner of war. The three children realise that the escapee was their father, the silver sword a message that he is alive and searching for them. Together with Jan they begin a dangerous journey across the battlefields of Europe to find their parents.BACKSTORY: Read a letter from the author''s daughter and find out about the amazing true stories that inspired The Silver Sword.

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REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE SIGNS… Two friends set off on a perilous mission from the Great Lion, Aslan: to find the missing prince of Narnia, who hasn’t been seen in over ten years. Through dangers untold, their search leads them deep down into the darkness, where a deadly and enchanting evil lies in wait. All those who have gone in search of the prince have never returned. Will these brave friends triumph, or be lost to the darkness forever?And there is more to the adventure. The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis''s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician’s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver ChairThe Last Battle

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Italy’s most trusted home cooking resource presents a richly illustrated exploration of the country’s unique regional cuisines Italy is formed of 20 regions, each with its own distinctive history, culture, landscape, and recipes. Organized geographically, The Regional Italian Cookbook: Recipes from The Silver Spoon celebrates the astonishing diversity of Italy’s cuisine, showcasing the culinary identity of each region through its most famous ingredients, dishes, and food traditions. Known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian home cooking, The Silver Spoon Kitchen takes readers on a mouth-watering journey, pairing 160 classic recipes with evocative writing and vivid photography. Each region’s chapter begins with a dedicated introduction explaining its local ingredients and dishes, followed by authentic recipes for antipasti, primi, main courses, sides, and desserts. Travel from Northern Italy, where hearty, rich choices such as Fonduta valdostana and Risotto alla Milanese reveal the geographic influence of the Alps and the Po River Valley, to the south, where the fertile soil and warm climate create a paradise for growing vegetables, citrus fruits, and olives. Discover how Central Italy, often seen as the heart of traditional Italian cuisine, embraces simple, high-quality ingredients – whether in Tuscany’s rustic Ribollita, or Lazio’s robust, pasta-centric cuisine – and how Sicily, with its melting pot of cultural influences, developed its distinctive dishes. Featuring time-tested recipes for both iconic dishes and little-known gems, The Regional Italian Cookbook invites readers to bring a taste of Italy into their own homes.

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For over a century, Rolex has reigned as the ultimate symbol of luxury and prestige. More than a timepiece; a Rolex represents power, sophistication, and a rite of passage.The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Father and son John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world.This new and updated edition of Vintage Rolex, with an extra 48 sumptuous pages of fabulous pieces, is published to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary in 2025 and contains a unique collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the store in this time.This limited edition features the rare Stella colour dial in Mint on the cover – there are two other limited edition colourways, making three limited editions to celebrate each of the three decades the company has been in business. These books are an essential addition to the watch aficionado’s library.This edition includes over 2,000 meticulously documented timepieces, spanning early Rolex pocket watches to the revolutionary wristwatches. Featuring classics like the James Bond Submariner, the GMT-Master made for Pan Am pilots, and the Explorer famously worn on the 1953 Everest Expedition, this collection takes you on a captivating journey through Rolex’s extraordinary history. Explore rare pieces such as jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, vintage Officers’ Pocket Watches, and the sought-after ‘tropical’ dials, celebrated for their unique sun-faded patina. Or discover the stories behind historic collaboration between Rolex and Tiffany, a co-branding partnership that shaped luxury design history.Whether you''re a passionate Rolex collector or a lover of luxury, this book is the definitive celebration of an unparalleled brand. Own a piece of history and immerse yourself in the story of Rolex, the world’s most collected watch.

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"I loved every page. This is middle grade fiction at its best."-- Ann PatchettFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians comes a must-read, wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl.Dear Uncle Herbert,You''ve never met me, but I''m your niece Kate, and since it is my birthday tomorrow and you are super-rich could you please send me a present?Kate and her younger brother Tom lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don''t have much to look forward to. Why can''t Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday is shaping up to be mundane -- that is, until her mysterious and highly irresponsible Uncle Herbert, whom she''s never even met before, surprises her with the most unexpected, exhilarating, inappropriate birthday present of all time: a colossal steam locomotive called the Silver Arrow.Kate and Tom''s parents want to send it right back where it came from. But Kate and Tom have other ideas -- and so does the Silver Arrow -- and soon they''re off to distant lands along magical rail lines in the company of an assortment of exotic animals who, it turns out, can talk. With only curiosity, excitement, their own resourcefulness and the thrill of the unknown to guide them, Kate and Tom are on the adventure of a lifetime . . . and who knows? They just might end up saving the world after all.This thrilling fantasy adventure will not only entertain young readers but inspire them to see the beautiful, exciting, and precious world around them with new eyes.

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A New York Times bestseller! A PeopleMagazine Best Book of the Year An Apple Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year "I loved every page. This is middle grade fiction at its best."– Ann Patchett From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians comes a must-read, wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl.Dear Uncle Herbert,You've never met me, but I'm your niece Kate, and since it is my birthday tomorrow and you are super-rich could you please send me a present? Kate and her younger brother Tom lead dull, uninteresting lives. And if their dull, uninteresting parents are anything to go by, they don't have much to look forward to. Why can't Kate have thrilling adventures and save the world the way people do in books? Even her 11th birthday is shaping up to be mundane -- that is, until her mysterious and highly irresponsible Uncle Herbert, whom she's never even met before, surprises her with the most unexpected, exhilarating, inappropriate birthday present of all time: a colossal steam locomotive called the Silver Arrow. Kate and Tom's parents want to send it right back where it came from. But Kate and Tom have other ideas -- and so does the Silver Arrow -- and soon they're off to distant lands along magical rail lines in the company of an assortment of exotic animals who, it turns out, can talk. With only curiosity, excitement, their own resourcefulness and the thrill of the unknown to guide them, Kate and Tom are on the adventure of a lifetime . . . and who knows? They just might end up saving the world after all. This thrilling fantasy adventure will not only entertain young readers but inspire them to see the beautiful, exciting, and precious world around them with new eyes.

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