the sky beneath us fiona valpy

An inspiring, uplifting story of love and loss, courage and adventure, from the bestselling author of The Skylark’s Secret.1927. Violet Mackenzie-Grant is embarking on her dream of studying at the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women. She doesn’t yet know that it’s a journey that will take her to Kathmandu and beyond, deep into captivating landscapes and cultures that are worlds away from everything and everyone she’s left behind in Scotland.2020. Daisy Laverock has dreamed of retracing the footsteps of her great-great-aunt Violet ever since discovering her long-lost journals, whose accounts of plant hunting in the 1930s inspired Daisy’s own career. Divorced, and facing an empty nest, Daisy decides to embark on the trip of a lifetime. She arrives in Nepal, ready to start trekking in the shadow of Everest. But fate, and the pandemic, have other plans.Stranded and alone, Daisy must fall back on the kindness of strangers, taking inspiration from Violet’s determination and resilience to keep going in the darkest of times. As she gradually pieces together the fragments of Violet’s story and uncovers long-held secrets, can Daisy finally reveal a path forward to her own future?

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Adventurer Ivy North is afraid to go outside. But when a sorcerer turns her brother into a bird, Ivy must go to an enchanted realm to rescue him. Can Ivy face her fear and save her brother? The captivating debut from a new voice in children s fiction.

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Hudební CD - The Dark Side Of The Moon", jedno z nejvlivnějších alb poslední poloviny 20. století The Dark Side Of The Moon", jedno z nejvlivnějších alb poslední poloviny 20. století. Album bylo částečně vytvořeno během živých koncertů a kapela měla premiéru své první verze v Rainbow Theatre v Londýně, měsíce před začátkem nahrávání. 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' je osmé studiové album Pink Floyd a vyšlo 1. a 16. března 1973 v USA a v Evropě. 'The Dark Side Of The Moon - Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974' byla nahrána v Empire Pool, Wembley, Londýn, v listopadu 1974. Rok vydání 2023 Seznam stop CD Speak To Me / Breathe (In The Air) / On The Run / Time / The Great Gig In The Sky / Money / Us and Them / Any Colour You Like / Brain Damage / Eclipse

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***COSMOPOLITAN BOOKS OF 2019 TO BRING TO YOUR BOOKCLUB ******NOW AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER*** Entrancing, compelling, atmospheric, reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier. A beautiful read that delivers a shocking and satisfying ending Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish Delicious and spellbinding . . . absolutely absorbing and scandalous Booklist Enthralling and addictive Lisa Ballantyne, bestselling author of The Guilty OneSeraphine Mayes and her brother Danny are the first set of twins to be born at Summerbourne House. But on the day they were born their mother threw herself to her death, their au pair fled, and the village thrilled with whispers of a stolen baby.Now twenty-five, and mourning the recent death of her father, Seraphine uncovers a family photograph taken on the day the twins were born featuring both parents posing with just one baby. Seraphine soon becomes fixated with the notion that she and Danny might not be twins after all, that she wasn t the baby born that day and that there was more to her mother s death than she has ever been told...Why did their beloved au pair flee that day? Where is she now? Does she hold the key to what really happened? Don t just pick up and read Emma Rous The Au Pair, dive into it and get washed away with it A bookseller Filled with mystery and intrigue. I was gripped until the very last page! Fiona Valpy, bestselling author of Sea of Memories This will keep you turning those pages. The characters are still playing on my mind Jane Corry, bestselling author of My Husband s Wife One hell of a ride New York Post Vivid characters, a magical setting and a tightly knitted plot . . . jaw-dropping climax Bookpage Family secrets come to light in this compelling debut with a gothic touch and a shocking denouement. Enthralling and addictive Lisa Ballantyne, bestselling author of The Guilty One A page-turner Publisher s Weekly A juicy and compelling read by a promising new author Shelf Awareness

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In this tale of fresh starts in the Escape to France collection from bestselling author Fiona Valpy, Gina has lost everything. Can a crumbling old cottage offer her a new life, new love—and new hope?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Love, this edition of Light Through the Vines includes editorial revisions.Gina’s London life lies in tatters: she has lost her father, her steady job as a wine buyer and her suave but unfaithful boyfriend. When she also suffers the loss of her beloved aunt, a silver lining dawns in the shape of an unexpected legacy: Aunt Liz has left Gina her beautiful, if slightly ramshackle, house in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. With nothing left to lose, Gina takes a chance on a fresh start.Throwing herself into her new life in the beautiful French countryside, Gina discovers the warmth of a close-knit—sometimes too close-knit—rural community and the exhausting exhilaration of the grape harvest under the late-summer sun. But just as she is beginning to feel like she belongs in her crumbling but charming home, she uncovers a long-hidden secret that makes her question the one person she used to trust the most. While she’s worrying that this is a sign to pack her bags and run, a storm blows a hole in the roof, and Gina finds herself with nowhere else to turn except her neighbour’s capable son for help.Before long Gina finds herself admiring handsome Cédric for more than just his stonemasonry skills…But everyone she’s ever held dear has left her or betrayed her. And as the grapes ripen on the vine, can Gina find her way to forgiveness, and could it finally be time for her to open her heart to love again?

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Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, in this story of sharing and caring about friends—and the good thing about a little rain storm too.It is raining, but Fiona still wants to hang out with her good friends at the zoo. When Flamingo stops by Hippo Cove for a visit, she brings her big umbrella. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.Fiona and the Rainy Day is:An endearing animal book that’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparentsAn inspiring story of sharing and caring about friendsA Level One I Can Read story geared for children just learning to readCreated by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame

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I absolutely love Fiona Gibson s funny, emotional, relatable writing.⠙ Jenny ColganThe brand-new, heartwarmingly hilarious novel from the Sunday Times and Number 1 bestselling queen of romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and TikTok sensation Mama s Still Got It.One family home. Three generations. What could possibly go wrong?Carly loves her family. She really does. It⠙s just that now her three children are grown up, she thought it was her time.Everyone talks about the empty nest and how difficult that can be. But Carly and her husband, Frank, have often fantasised about it ⠓ meals without arguments, conversation without shouting over the sound of the Xbox, holidays planned around the culture not the next adventure.But Carly⠙s nest is far from empty. Her elderly dad needs more support and is moving in ⠘temporarily⠙. On top of which, Carly⠙s son, Eddie, is far too comfortable at home ⠓ why go out and get a job, when your parents keep you fed and your clothes laundered? And just when Carly is starting to pull her hair out, Eddie drops a bombshell that changes everything.Is there room in the nest for one more?Fiona Gibson is back with her brilliantly funny novel about family, frustrations and finding yourself in the chaos. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.Readers love Fiona Gibson:⠘A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine.⠙ Sunday Mirror⠘Warm, funny and poignant.⠙ Daily Mail⠘Warm, witty and fun.⠙ My Weekly⠘The voice of modern women.⠙ Marie Claire⠘More than funny, it⠙s true.⠙ Elle⠘Warm, funny and endearing.⠙ Best⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Fiona Gibson always brings funny to her stories. Something special.⠙ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⠘Fiona Gibson never fails to entertain. Another gem.⠙ Reader review

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In this haunting tale from the bestselling author of The Storyteller of Casablanca, Beatrice kept a wartime secret to protect the innocent. Now, could telling it set her free?Tuscany, 1943. Stranded in war-ravaged Italy, Beatrice’s dream of an escapist year teaching English is shattered. Granted shelter at the Villa delle Colombe, she seeks refuge in Francesca and Edoardo’s beautiful walled garden, hidden from the outside world, with an elaborate cypress maze at its heart.But Beatrice is not the only one seeking an escape here. Francesca has brought children to the safety of the house, as well as other adults, all of them seeking sanctuary on the estate with its mysterious maze. As the war closes in, the residents are forced to witness—and do—unthinkable things…2015. Tess arrives at the villa raw from the agonising loss of her husband. Beatrice, now custodian, guides her to the solace of its gardens, where Tess begins to heal. But all hope of peace is shattered by the arrival of Marco, the estate’s absent owner, who wants nothing more than to hand it over to developers.Distraught, Beatrice realises she must finally reveal the villa’s painful past if she wants to save it. As the extraordinary story unfolds, Tess realises that Villa delle Colombe is not just a refuge, but a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. Can she convince Marco to give it a new lease of life—and find a way back to happiness herself?

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Sunday Times Bestseller and Blackwell s Non-Fiction Book of the Month.Over one hundred years after its wreck, Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton s ship, was found in the depths of the most hostile sea on Earth. The Ship Beneath the Ice is the astonishing story of the ship and its discovery, told by Mensun Bound, the Director of Exploration on the Endurance22 Expedition. As thrilling as any tale from the heroic age of exploration . . . Boundâ ™s account is a triumph â “ Sunday TimesOn 21 November 1915, Sir Ernest Shackletonâ ™s ship, Endurance, finally succumbed to the crushing ice. Its crew watched in silence as the stern rose twenty feet in the air and then, it was gone. The miraculous escape and survival of all twenty-eight men on board have entered legend. And yet, the iconic ship that bore them to the brink of the Antarctic was considered forever lost.A century later, an audacious plan to locate the ship was hatched. The Ship Beneath the Ice gives a blow-by-blow account of the two epic expeditions to find the Endurance. As with Shackletonâ ™s own story, the voyages were filled with intense drama and teamwork under pressure. In March 2022, the Endurance was finally found to headlines all over the world.Written by Mensun Bound, maritime archaeologist and Director of Exploration in the search to find the Endurance, this captivating narrative recounts incredible stories of Shackleton and his legendary ship, and the journey to its rediscovery. Beautifully illustrated with Frank Hurleyâ ™s photos from Shackletonâ ™s original voyage in 1914â “17, as well as from the expeditions in 2019 and 2022, The Ship Beneath the Ice is the perfect tribute to this monumental discovery. The story of Shackletonâ ™s Endurance is one of the most extraordinary in the history of exploration. This is more than just an astonishing sequel. It is a tale just as powerful, and one which redefines the meaning of impossible â “ Sir Michael Palin

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This award-winning, double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey down through the layers of the Earth, all the way to the planet’s core and out the other side. *Picked by the Guardian as one of ‘15 Modern Classics’ books* When you’re out walking around, whether on the city streets or a country trail, there’s always so much to see and hear. But do you ever stop and look down? Have you ever wondered what’s going on deep in the ground under your feet? There are so many amazing sights to see! One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures’ burrows, layers of rock and the planet’s molten core, each running seamlessly into the next. Mixing urban and rural settings, covering subjects such as geology, archaeology and natural history, The Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore their world through a detailed learning experience. And its foldout, laperello (or concertina) style, which extends to 2.5 metres in length, is ideal for spreading out on the floor to pore over for hours. Explore even more of the world with The Skies Above My Eyes (August 2018) and The World Around Me (October 2020), companion books from the Look Closer series.

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From the bestselling author of The Dressmaker⠙s Gift comes an unforgettable story of wartime courage, enduring love, and a decades-long search for the truth... In 1943, Philly Delaney would do anything to help win the war. As one of the brave Attagirls ferrying military aircraft across Britain, she never expected to fall in love with Ben, a dashing Spitfire pilot. But their whirlwind romance is interrupted when her talent for solving cryptic crosswords leads her to Bletchley Park s legendary codebreakers. Soon, Philly s skills make her the perfect candidate for a perilous mission into Nazi-occupied France. But when Ben s plane vanishes during a similar covert flight, her world shatters. Despite searching for decades, she s never discovered what happened to the only man she ever loved. Now in her nineties and staying on the beautiful Île de Ré, Philly has all but given up hope. But in young Finn, her hosts mathematically brilliant but struggling son, she finds an unexpected ally. As she shares her extraordinary story, they discover that some lost things are waiting to be found ⠓ and that love s power to heal never dims with time. A wonderfully immersive, atmospheric and moving story of wartime resilience, hope, loss⠔and the enduring power of love.

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For fans of Educated and The Sound of Gravel, The Dirt Beneath Our Door tells the remarkable and inspirational story of how a mother escaped a fundamentalist Mormon cult with her eight youngest children, only to struggle with newfound freedom in an America she barely knew. Sixty-one siblings. Five sister wives. Nine children. And one carefully hidden dream: To escape the violent, misogynistic, fundamentalist Mormon cult that kept Pamela Jones perpetually pregnant, broken, and brutalized.Today, Pamela Jones is a self-made millionaire and successful CEO. But growing up, she never could have imagined her life would turn out that way. From a young age, she was told her only purpose in life was to be her husband’s handmaid and bear him as many children as possible. While she endured fear, poverty, deprivation, and abuse, her family constantly moved between rural desert compounds in the United States and Mexico, one step ahead of the law and one step ahead of Ervil LeBaron, aka “The Mormon Charles Manson”—the cult’s frightening leader whose brutal blood atonements left a trail of bodies in his wake. By the time she was newly married at fifteen, Pamela’s husband forbade her any contact with outsiders, including her own family. She’d been raised to believe that her throat would be slit and her blood sprinkled on the soil if she ever tried to escape. But in 2000 at age thirty-four, she knew that if she and her children didn’t escape, they would die. The Dirt Beneath the Door follows their desperate flight across the Mexican border with only the clothes on their backs, two vehicles and two tanks of gas, a five-dollar bill, and two credit cards her husband had secretly taken out in her name. Once settling in Minnesota, Pamela must use her own resilience and grit as a mother to support her children and build an independent life for her family with less than a fifth-grade education–all while exploring the life and liberties that had been denied to her for so long. An unforgettable testament to the power of hope and resilience, The Dirt Beneath Our Door is an epic and harrowing tale of finding freedom, believing in yourself, and achieving the American Dream.

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Longlisted for the 2020 William Hill Sports Book of the Year A gripping history THE ECONOMIST The World Beneath Their Feet contains plenty of rollicking stories THE TIMES Gripping THE SUNDAY TIMES So far as adventure stories go, this book is tops. Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump [Ellsworth] recasts the era as a great Himalayan race...[and] it works brilliantly...his account of the 1953 ascent of Everest...feels unusually fresh THE SUNDAY TIMES Like if Jon Krakauer s Into Thin Air met Lauren Hillenbrand s Unbroken ... an inviting and engrossing read SPORTS ILLUSTRATEDOne of the most compelling international dramas of the 20th century and an unforgettable saga of survival, technological innovation, and breathtaking human physical achievement-all set against the backdrop of a world headed toward war.While tension steadily rose between European powers in the 1930s, a different kind of battle was raging across the Himalayas. Contingents from Great Britain, Nazi Germany, and the United States had set up rival camps at the base of the mountains, all hoping to become recognized as the fastest, strongest, and bravest climbers in the world.Carried on across nearly the entire sweep of the Himalayas, this contest involved not only the greatest mountain climbers of the era, but statesmen and millionaires, world-class athletes and bona fide eccentrics, scientists and generals, obscure villagers and national heroes. Centered in the 1930s, with one brief, shining postwar coda, the contest was a struggle between hidebound traditionalists and unknown innovators, one that featured new techniques and equipment, unbelievable courage and physical achievement, and unparalleled valor. And death. One Himalayan peak alone, Nanga Parbat in Kashmir, claimed twenty-five lives in less than three years.Climbing the Himalayas was the Greatest Generation s moonshot--one shrouded in the onset of war, interrupted by it, and then fully accomplished. A gritty, fascinating history that promises to enrapture fans of Hampton Side, Jon Krakauer, and Laura Hillenbrand, The World Beneath Their Feet brings this forgotten story back to life.

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*New enhanced edition of the best-selling guide to sea creatures: The World Beneath!*Meet the worldÂ’s most fascinating sea creatures, see the lives and curiosities of colorful fish and coral reefs. This spectacular volume has more than 300 color photos and extraordinary text from a leading marine biologist and underwater photographer who is the international expert on seahorses.In this richly informative volume, brimming with new discoveries and more than three hundred colorful images of jaw-dropping fish and coral reefs, youÂ’ll swim in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans; youÂ’ll be dazzled in the Coral Triangle and amazed in Triton Bay. Up close youÂ’ll meet the Cenderawasih fairy wrasse, with its fluorescent yellow streak; the polka-dot longnose filefish; and the multicolored seadragon. There are scarlet-colored corals, baby-blue sponges, daffodil crinoids, and all sorts of mystifying creatures that change color at the drop of a hat. The whale shark is almost larger than life and the authorÂ’s beloved pygmy seahorse, unless photographed, is almost too tiny to see.The wondrous creatures inside are charmers and tricksters and excel in the arts of seduction and deception, and youÂ’ll have the rare chance to see and delight in their antics. YouÂ’ll also learn what they eat, how they play, and how they care for one another, live on one another, and mimic others when theyÂ’re afraid. There is also compelling insight into the naming process, which sea creatures are facing extinction, and how we can help them before it s too late.This new and expanded edition of The World Beneath has new text from award-winning author Dr. Richard Smith that covers recent developments and discoveries affecting the rapidly changing landscape of the worldÂ’s coral reefs, a wealth of new images from recent dives around the world, and a thorough index.

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The voyage of discovery that Arthur Denison and his son, Will, began in Dinotopia continues in The World Beneath. Professor Denison and Will have been living on Dinotopia for several years, learning the marvels of this lost island continent where dinosaurs and humans have coexisted peacefully for centuries, cut off from the rest of the world.Now Professor Denison decides to explore the natural mysteries of Dinotopia. He turns his attention to the ancient caves that point to a long-lost Dinotopian civilization that seems to have used a technology beyond any that the Professor has ever before encountered. His journey takes him deeper and deeper into the heart of Dinotopia, into the World Beneath. Little does he know that his quest to uncover Dinotopia’s deepest mystery will soon become a desperate race to save the very existence of the island. Beloved by a generation of readers, James Gurney’s classic story returns in this lavish edition from Calla Editions™. The artwork has been reproduced from new plates digitally scanned from the original transparencies. This unabridged, expanded edition includes 30 additional pages, including a new Foreword by paleontologist Michael Brett-Surman and an Afterword by the author with over 40 behind-the-scenes sketches and photos.

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Rob is a Crescent kid. Born and raised in the sheltered circle of grey semis, built to house the employees of The City Works and their families. Under the eye of the reclusive Mr Olhouser, the residents of The Crescent go about their work, their lessons and their law, accompanied by the never-ending sound of The Works machinery deep under the ground. When Lee Wrexler moves into The Crescent, he brings with him something dangerous from the outside. Not just a reputation for trouble, but an outside perspective that will show Rob that the home he always thought he had a measure of is a stranger and far more unsettling place than he could have imagined... Malcolm Devlin s Engines Beneath Us is a powerful and unsettling novella of how the individual spirit is crushed by the pressure to conform, from a contemporary master of weird fiction.

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It’s time for an adventure with High, High, Up in the Sky, a Find and Feel story from Petit Collage.Join in with Crab’s journey from the sea to the sky! As children follow along and make new animal friends, they can find the special cut-outs, layers, and textured areas on each page and become part of the story. The jaunty rhythm of the rhyming text and brightly colored illustrations will keep children engaged throughout, and Crab’s quest to achieve the dream of flying up high will build strong foundations for perseverance and self-belief in your little one. Made for ages 12mo+, this Find and Feel Story will become a family favorite. Unlike most touch-and-feel books, High, High, Up in the Sky is fully recyclable. Printed using FSC materials and vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product.JOIN THE ADVENTURE – High, High, Up in the Sky follows Crab’s journey from the ocean to the clouds! As children follow along and make new animal friends, they can find the special cut-outs and textured areas on each page and become part of the story. TACTILE EXPERIENCE – The brightly colored and layered areas will keep children engaged as you read. They also bring an awareness of change and differences between each page, which helps little ones to associate the word shapes with the pictures. PLAY DEVELOPMENT – Find and Feel Stories are designed to develop hand-eye coordination, sensory awareness, and fine and gross motor skills. Plus, the playful rhyming story will build strong foundations for perseverance and self-belief. THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED – Unlike most touch-and-feel books, High, High, Up in the Sky is fully recyclable. Printed using FSC materials and vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product. PETIT COLLAGE – Combining great design with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play. From on-the-go fun to nursery show pieces, our products are playful, creative, and educational.

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A hearty cookbook featuring dishes fit for an air pirate, inspired by the classic Studio Ghibli film Castle in the Sky.Embark on a culinary adventure with Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook! Featuring hearty recipes inspired by Sheeta and Pazu’s adventures in the classic film Castle in the Sky, this cookbook is sure to please fans of Studio Ghibli! Sheeta and Pazu keep up their strength by eating plenty of delicious food while on their quest to find the mythical flying city of Laputa. With this cookbook, readers can re-create the delicious dishes seen in the film, including the savory stew Sheeta makes that has the air pirates begging her for seconds, and recipes inspired by the movie, such as Etherium Crystal Agar Candy. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and photographs and is filled with additional cooking tips. The book also features numerous film stills and a delightful retelling of the story.Embark on a culinary adventure with Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook! Featuring hearty recipes inspired by Sheeta and Pazu’s adventures in the classic film Castle in the Sky, this cookbook is sure to please fans of Studio Ghibli! Sheeta and P

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Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, this is the biography of celebrated nineteenth-century artist Edward Burne-Jones, who - with William Morris - connects Victorian and modern art. A triumph of biographical art. Independent Magnificent. Guardian Rarely are biographies both as authoritative and engaging as this. Literary Review The angels on our Christmas cards, the stained glass in our churches, the great paintings in our galleries - Edward Burne-Jones s work is all around us. The most admired British artist of his generation, he was a leading figure with Oscar Wilde in the aesthetic movement of the 1880s, inventing what became an iconic Burne-Jones look . Widely recognised as the bridge between Victorian and modern art, he influenced not just his immediate circle but European artists such as Klimt and Picasso.In this gripping book, award-winning biographer Fiona MacCarthy dramatically re-evaluates his art and life - his battle against vicious public hostility, the romantic susceptibility to female beauty that would inspire his work but ruin his marriage, his ill health and depressive sensibility, and the devastating rift with his great friend and collaborator, William Morris, when their views on art and politics diverged. Blending new research with a fresh historical perspective, The Last Pre-Raphaelite tells the extraordinary story of Burne-Jones: a radical artist, landmark of Victorian society - and peculiarly captivating man.

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From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back – and the wonder that fell from the sky.THE GUARDIAN [...] gorgeous illustration […] intricate monochrome […] acid-bright touches of colour […] will prompt lively discussion. It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider’s house, so he’s convinced it belongs to him.Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and wide can come to look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long?But as Spider raises the prices, insects stop showing up, much to Spider #39;s bemusement. And then, all of a sudden, an unexpected disaster hits and the marvel disappears!This charming story is accompanied by characterful illustrations, and also teaches children important life lessons about greed and the importance of sharing.

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#39;Beautiful ... endless, brilliant unforgettable stories #39; Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6‘Combining myth and science, this breathtaking book [is] packed with stunning images #39; Daily MailAfter the enormous international success of The Phantom Atlas and The Golden Atlas, Edward Brooke-Hitching #39;s brilliant book unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during mankind #39;s quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography - a glorious genre of map-making often overlooked by modern map books - as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogues, antique instruments and other appealing curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the realm of stars and planets, but also of gods, devils, weather wizards, flying sailors, medieval aliens, mythological animals and rampaging spirits. The reader is taken on a tour of star-obsessed cultures around the world, learning about Tibetan sky burials, star-covered Inuit dancing coats, Mongolian astral prophets and Sir William Herschel #39;s 1781 discovery of Uranus, the first planet to be found since antiquity. Even stranger are the forgotten stories from European history, like the English belief of the Middle Ages in ships that sailed a sea above the clouds, 16th-century German UFO sightings and the Edwardian aristocrat who mistakenly mapped alien-made canals on the surface of Mars.As the intricacies of our universe are today being revealed with unprecedented clarity, there has never been a better time for a highly readable book as beautiful as the night sky to contextualise the scale of these achievements for the general reader.

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Discover the tools to lose weight and look after your gut health with The 30-Day Diet, a healthy eating cookbook featuring 75 delicious gut-friendly recipes for a happier, healthier, and slimmer you.Lose weight without dieting by learning the secrets to a healthy lifestyle. No need to cut out food groups or banish your favourite treats, it s all about adding nutritious food to your meals to improve gut health, immunity levels and aid weight loss.With over 75 delicious gut health-approved recipes, The 30-Day Diet cookbook will empower you to make the small changes that will have a big impact on your wellbeing. By incorporating gut friendly ingredients, these delicious, healthy recipes will help to provide your microbiome with an array of nourishing foods.Why not up your breakfast game with Greek Poached Eggs, Chia Seed Magic Pots, Fruity Bircher Boost or Powerhouse Scrambled Eggs. For lunch, indulge in a Hawaiian-style Salmon Poke Bowl, Easy Superfood Dhal, New Yorker Bagel or Beany Burritos. Transform dinner time with Harissa-Kissed Chicken with Lemon Couscous, creamy Chicken Korma, Crispy Tofu Stir Fry, Super Green Risotto or Slow Cooked Beef Stew with Root Vegetables. And elevate snack time with Speedy Sourdough Bruschetta, Edamame Pods with Wasabi Yogurt Dip and Frozen Fruity Yogurt Clusters.Written by Unislim CEO, personal trainer and integrative health coach Fiona Gratzer, The 30-Day Diet combines cutting-edge knowledge with simple tips and tricks to help you lose weight, look after your gut health, and live a happier and healthier lifestyle.

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From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can t help but notice the village s peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.

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Strhujúci príbeh troch mladých žien v Paríži počas nemeckej okupácie, živý a realistický obraz vojnou zmietaného mesta, priateľstva až za hrob a neochvejnej túžby prežiť.Paríž v roku 1940. Tri mladé krajčírky zamestnané v známom salóne sa usilujú vyrovnať so životom v obsadenom meste. Každá sa o to pokúša iným spôsobom a každá z nich skrýva tajomstvo. Mireille, ktorej rodinu poznačila vojna, sa pridá k hnutiu odboja, Claire sa zapletie s nemeckým dôstojníkom a Vivienne robí všetko pre to, aby svoje tajomstvo uchránila aj pred kamarátkami.Paríž v roku 2017. Do mesta prichádza Clairina vnučka Harriet žijúca v Anglicku, pretože sa rozhodla pátrať po svojich koreňoch. Zamestná sa v tom istom podniku na rue Cardinale ako kedysi jej babička. Pomaly odhaľuje rodinnú históriu, temnejšiu a bolestnejšiu, než čakala. Autorka spojila osudy troch mladých talentovaných dievčat pracujúcich v módnom priemysle a opisuje ich odhodlanie bojovať v jednom z najhorších období v histórii Európy za spravodlivosť, v ktorú skutočne veria. Čitateľov hlboko zasiahne opis hrôz, aké zažívali väzenkyne v pracovných táboroch. Kladie si otázku, ako je možné, že zlo jedného človeka nakazilo tisícky ľudí ukrutnou brutalitou a zbavilo ich ľudskosti.Fiona Valpyová utkala zložitú tapisériu dobra a zla, lásky a nenávisti, krásy a obludnosti, ktorá nás dojíma výstižným zachytením ľudskej slabosti a zraniteľnosti, vyváženej nesmiernou odvahou, lojalitou a nezlomnosťou.

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Now available in trade paper!We all have a surface self we present to the world, but our smiling faces often hide our pain that comes from unsuccessful attempts to find relief through harmful choices. How can we keep past wounds from damaging us? Learn to allow God to heal triggers, insecurities, and more so you can experience spiritual health and wholeness.Every driver knows the importance of avoiding potholes when navigating a route. Besides the uncomfortable bump, they can create permanent damage to vehicles and endanger entire roadway systems.The same is true of our lives. We all have potholes that have been formed by pain, trauma, or choices that we ve made. Usually we find a quick fix, filling the hole with activities and even addictions disguised as culturally acceptable life choices. But before long, the hole is back—and often wider and deeper—waiting to catch us off-guard, which in the end creates even more permanent damage.In The Thing Beneath the Thing, pastor Steve Carter asks the simple question, How is life working for you? He knows that potholes exist and that the longer we live disconnected from answering this question, the more we will fill those holes with harmful choices. The solution? Allow God to fill them with His grace and love so that we can discover the beauty of peace and wholeness He has for us.The process lies in discovering our:Triggers: the setup that sets us offHideouts: where we go to escape the pain of our storyInsecurities: the false stories we create about ourselvesNarratives: the false stories we create about othersGrace: the place where we discover how to become whole, holy, and spiritually healthy Journey with a seasoned fellow traveler who has learned how to ask key questions that help us unlock the places where we ve buried things. Then we can dig deep, invite healing, and learn new ways to operate so we can begin experiencing the life of freedom Jesus promised.

Objev podobné jako The Thing Beneath the Thing - Steve Carter

Versailles seen from the sky is dreamlike. First to experience this remarkable sight on September 19, 1783, were three passengers aboard the world s first hot-air balloon flight: a sheep, a duck, and a chicken. These animals rose up into the sky in front of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette, making Versailles a pioneering location in the conquest of the air.In the twenty-first century, the advent of drone cameras makes it possible to capture an infinity of new perspectives from the air. Versailles is particularly beautiful when seen from above, and the stunning images in this volume reveal the ingenious geometry of its different spaces, while also offering a panoramic view of the estate in all its immensity. The classical gardens lend themselves well to aerial views: the Grande Perspective, the fountains, the intricate parterres, many of which were plotted out on architectural plans. The wooded groves seem to take on new forms: the Domes, Colonnade, and Obelisk groves resemble watch faces on which the channels that feed the fountains mark out the time; the Chestnut Grove shrouded in snow assumes the shape of a violin; the Grand Canal at sunset becomes a glowing ribbon.Versailles from the Sky

Objev podobné jako Versailles from the Sky - Thomas Garnier

Hailed as the most exciting new British musical in years (WhatsOnStage), Standing at the Sky s Edge was originally written as a love letter to Sheffield, charting the hopes and dreams of three generations over the course of six tumultuous decades, navigating universal themes of love, loss and survival.With irresistible songs by legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley and a beautiful, hilarious and gut-wrenching book by Chris Bush, Standing at the Sky s Edge reveals the history of modern Britain through the stories of a landmark housing estate. It is a heartfelt exploration of the power of community and what it is we all call home.It was first performed at Sheffield Theatres in 2019, directed by Robert Hastie, before transferring to the National Theatre in 2023, and then the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London s West End in 2024. It won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production and the South Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre.Cover image courtesy of Various Productions; original graffiti copyright © 2001 Jason Lowe

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This guidebook describes The Skye Trail, a challenging week-long trek across the largest island in Scotland s Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye. From Rubha Hunish in the north, the Skye Trail heads along the Trotternish Ridge and past the Cuillin to Broadford in the south. Suitable for experienced backpackers and mountain walkers.

Objev podobné jako The Skye Trail - Helen Webster, Paul Webster

A moving, honest and revealing memoir of living with chronic illness, and an examination of the ways a relationship with the natural world can affect us, from debut author and nature writer Nic WilsonWhen Nic Wilson begins researching the history of her local landscape and its wildlife, the last thing she wants to do is consider her own past. But as she unearths tales of giant sequoias, puss moths, nightingales and chalk streams, Nic realises her affinity with the nearby wild began as a way to handle growing up with a mother who lived with a debilitating chronic illness. Now in her forties, and struggling with mental and physical health herself, Nic revisits her childhood to trace the influence of the natural world on her life. As she grapples with revelations from the past, the boundaries between self and land become increasingly porous, and the lure of the wetlands around her home threatens to engulf her. Can she find the strength to face the waves of chronic illness - past and present - and learn to reach for steady ground?With the natural world facing more threats than ever before, Land Beneath the Waves inspires us to develop a meaningful bond with our local natural spaces and landscapes, illuminating a hopeful path towards a better future for human and non-human life.

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The twelfth book in the Tom Thorne series, from bestselling author Mark Billingham. Atmospheric, gripping . . . with a superb ending Sunday ExpressThe DealTom Thorne is back in charge - but there s a terrifying price to pay. Stuart Nicklin, the most dangerous psychopath he has ever put behind bars, promises to reveal the whereabouts of a body he buried twenty-five years before. But only if Thorne agrees to escort him.The DangerUnable to refuse, Thorne gathers a team and travels to a remote Welsh island, at the mercy of the weather and cut off from the mainland. Thorne is determined to get the job done and return home before Nicklin can outwit them.The DeathsBut Nicklin knows this island well and has had time to plan ahead. Soon, new bodies are added to the old, and Thorne finds himself facing the toughest decision he has ever had to make...Tom Thorne returns in this utterly gripping, brilliantly plotted thriller. The Bones Beneath is Sunday Times bestseller Mark Billingham s most ambitious and accomplished work to date. One of the great series of British crime fiction The Times Mark Billingham gets better and better Michael Connelly

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Hra The Last of Us Part II Remastered, vytvořená pro PS5, vylepšuje původní hru pro PS4 způsobem, který dosud nebyl možný. Režim věrohodnosti nyní nabízí grafický výstup ve 4K a řada grafických vylepšení oživuje nádherný a zároveň nebezpečný svět. Hra The Last of Us Part II Remastered přináší rychlejší načítání a využívá plné integrace haptické odezvy adaptivních spouští bezdrátového ovladače DualSense, čímž tě zcela vtáhne do jakékoliv činnosti Ellie a Abby. The Last of Us Part II RemasteredNení návratu – roguelike režim přežitíVyzkoušej si propracovaný systém hry The Last of Us Part II ve zcela novém režimu! Bojuj v každému průběhu hrou o co nejdelší přežití – vyber si cestu řadou náhodně vybraných střetnutí s různými nepřáteli a nezapomenutelnými lokacemi z celého titulu Part II, která vrcholí napínavými souboji s bossy. V řadě rozdílných střetnutí na tebe díky jedinečným herním modifikátorům budou v boji o úspěch – a přežití – čekat nenadálé výzvy. Zahraj si za různé postavy, včetně dosud nehratelných, mezi kterými nechybí Dina, Jesse, Lev, Tommy a další z nichž každá nabízí různé herní styly. Svým postupem si navíc odemkneš vzhledy, které v tomto režimu budeš moct následně použít. Grafická vylepšeníThe Last of Us Part II Remastered nabízí v režimu věrohodnosti nativní výkon ve 4K, vylepšenou snímkovou frekvenci a podporu variabilní obnovovací frekvence. Grafická vylepšení zahrnují zvýšené rozlišení textur, větší úroveň detailů, zvýšené rozlišení stínů, vylepšenou vzorkovací frekvenci animací a další. Pokračuj v jejich příběhuFanoušci seriálu The Last of Us od HBO mohou pokračovat v příběhu Joela a Ellie, který se odehrává pět let po jejich nebezpečné cestě napříč postpandemickými Spojenými státy. A hráči, kteří The Last of Us Part II rozehráli na konzoli PlayStation 4, mohou díky přenosu uložených her do The Last of Us Part II Remastered pokračovat přesně tam, kde skončili. Příběh, jak ho neznáš!Nové způsoby hraní Nech se vtáhnout tímhle oblíbeným dobrodružstvím a zjisti, jak vznikala původní hra. Vystřižené úrovně ti umožní prozkoumat rané verze tří nových úrovní, které se do původní hry nedostaly. Užij si hodiny nových komentářů vývojářů a během průchodu hrou poslouchej, jak probíhal vývoj Part II. Využij svůj hudební potenciál při volné hře na kytaru, která navíc zahrnuje nové odemykatelné nástroje, nebo se vrhni do nového režimu rychlého průběhu a vystav své nejlepší časy. Sadu funkcí přístupnosti pro Part II nyní rozšiřuje také popisné ozvučení a převod řeči na vibrace. The Last of Us Part II Remastered obsahuje také zcela nové odemykatelné vzhledy postav a zbraní, které hráči mohou použít pro Ellie i Abby. Specifické výhody PS5 Hra The Last of Us Part II Remastered, vytvořená pro konzoli PS5, vylepšuje původní hru pro PS4 způsobem, který dosud nebyl možný, a to včetně: Řady grafických vylepšení, která oživují nádherný a zároveň nebezpečný svět. Režimu věrohodnosti, který nyní nabízí grafický výstup ve 4K. (Vyžaduje kompatibilní 4K TV či displej.) Vylepšeného načítání, které dovoluje vrhnout se do akce ještě rychleji. Plné integrace bezdrátového ovladače DualSense s haptickou odezvou a adaptivními spouštěmi, která tě zcela vtáhne do jakékoliv činnosti Ellie a Abby. Herní obsah: Titul s více než 300 oceněními za hru roku, remasterovaný pro konzoli PS5. Zbrusu nový roguelike režim přežití Není návratu. Řada grafických vylepšení, která oživují nádherný a zároveň nebezpečný svět. Plná integrace bezdrátového ovladače DualSense, která tě zcela vtáhne do jakékoliv činnosti Ellie a Abby. Prozkoumej rané verze tří nových úrovní. Nové režimy volné hry na kytaru a rychlého průběhu. Sadu funkcí přístupnosti rozšiřuje popisné ozvučení a převod řeči na vibrace. Fanoušci seriálu The Last of Us od HBO mohou pokračovat v příběhu Joela a Ellie, který se odehrává o pět let později.

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**Soon to be a major film starring Game of Thrones Sophie Turner - Girl Who Fell From the Sky**On December 24th 1971, the teenage Juliane boarded the packed flight in Peru to meet her father for Christmas. She and her mother fought to get some of the last seats available and felt thankful to have made the flight. The LANSA airplane flew into a heavy thunderstorm and went down in dense Amazon jungle hundreds of miles from civilization.She fell two miles from the sky, still strapped to her plane seat, into the jungle. She was the sole survivor among the 92 passengers, which included her mother. Juliane s unexplainable survival has been called a modern-day miracle.With incredible courage, instinct and ingenuity, she crawled and walked alone for 11 days in the green hell of the Amazon. She survived using the skills she d learned in assisting her parents on their research trips into the jungle before coming across a loggers hut, and, with it, safety. Now she tells her fascinating story for the first time and shares not only the private moments of her survival and rescue but her inspiring life in the wake of the disaster.

Objev podobné jako When I Fell From The Sky - Juliane Koepcke

⠜Three cheers for this splendid, surprising, inspiring book!⠝⠔Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an OctopusAlone in a vast wildlife refuge with little direction and no experience, an American ornithology student found herself responsible for a project of historical importance ⠓ to bring the mighty Bald Eagle back from the brink of extinction.Tina Morris was one of the first women to spearhead a raptor reintroduction program, and in Return to the Sky, she shares her remarkable story that is as much about the human spirit as it is about birds of prey.In the spring of 1975, on the eve of America⠙s Bicentennial, Tina was selected to reintroduce Bald Eagles into New York State in the hope that the species could eventually repopulate eastern North America. Young and female in a male-dominated field, Tina was handed an assignment to rehabilitate a population that had been devastated by the effects of DDT. The challenges were prodigious, and with no model to refer to, she spent two years playing ⠘mother⠙ to seven eaglets at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in New York. Driven by her passion, she discovered unknown reserves of patience, determination and grit, and her own path to self-discovery and confidence-building was inextricably linked to the survival of the species she was chosen to protect.At a time when the mass extinction of bird species is a critical global topic, Return to the Sky reminds us how, with a mix of common sense, resilience and resolve, humans can be effective stewards of the natural world.

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THE MASTERPIECE COMPLETE ORAL HISTORY OF THE ATOMIC BOMB - BY A PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST Magisterial...A stunning account that brings to the fore the nuclear saga s surreal combination of ingenuity, fate, and terror. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) If you are an intelligent person, or at the very least think you are, you have to read The Devil Reached Toward the Sky...This period in history has never been more relevant and frightening than it is today. -James Patterson Comprehensive and engrossing...Excellent oral history. -Kirkus ReviewsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of When the Sea Came Alive and The Only Plane in the Sky, a sweeping and comprehensive oral history of the atomic bomb s creation and deployment, marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.April 12, 1945. Less than three months into his vice presidency, Harry Truman is catapulted into the Oval Office following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. As he recites the oath, he learns a chilling secret known only to a select few: the United States is on the verge of deploying a weapon of unimaginable power. This weapon could end the war but also herald a new age of global fear and uncertainty.Drawing from over twenty-five oral history archives across the US, Japan, and Europe, Graff has masterfully blended the memories and perspectives from key figures like Harry Truman and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the crews of the B-29 bombers, Enola Gay and Bock s Car, the rescuers who bravely faced the destruction, and the haunting stories of those at ground zero in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the experiences of the hibakusha - the bomb-affected people .Enriched by memoirs, diaries, letters, official documents, and news reports, this is an immersive and deeply human account of the Manhattan Project through the end of World War II and the dawning of the Cold War, offering a vivid, multi-dimensional view of events that reshaped the world forever.

Objev podobné jako The Devil Reached Toward the Sky - Garrett M. Graff

Rook Barkwater lives in the network of sewer-chambers beneath Undertown, the bustling main city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of becoming a librarian knight â “ one of those sent out to explore the mysteries of their world. Somewhere out there lie the secrets of the past â “ including the lost floating city of Sanctaphrax â “ and hope for a future free from the fear of tyranny. When his chance comes, Rook breaks all the rules and sets out on a journey to the Free Glades. His luck and determination lead him from one peril to another until he encounters a mysterious character â “ the last sky pirate â “ and is thrust into an extraordinary adventure.The Last of the Sky Pirates is the first book of the Rook Saga â “ third trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

Objev podobné jako The Edge Chronicles: The Last of the Sky Pirates - Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

In the shadow of World War Two, love blossoms—but at a devastating cost. Corfu, 1943 Under German occupation, the once-idyllic island of Corfu has been reduced to hardship and fear. For Alexia, survival is all that matters—until she stumbles upon Frank, a man hiding in an olive grove. He claims to be neither a soldier nor a British spy, but a war artist in desperate need of her help.Risking her life, Alexia hides Frank from the Nazis, knowing that every day brings danger closer. As their bond deepens, love begins to bloom amidst the shadows of war. But Frank harbors secrets of his own, and when the truth comes to light, Alexia is faced with an unthinkable choice—a choice that will test her loyalty, her courage, and the very limits of her heart.Edinburgh, 2010 Decades later, Rob discovers a mysterious photograph among his late mother’s belongings. Determined to uncover its story, he sets out on a journey that leads him to the sunlit olive groves of Corfu. As Rob pieces together the fragments of Alexia and Frank’s story, he discovers that the sacrifices of the past echo into the present, reshaping everything he thought he knew about his family—and himself.As the truth is revealed, Rob uncovers an extraordinary tale of love, betrayal, and unimaginable bravery.Where the Sky Falls is part of Dougie McHale’s Hellenic Collection. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of wartime Corfu and the lingering shadows of its past, Where the Sky Falls is a poignant exploration of the sacrifices we make for love and the hope that bridges generations. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection: ? ? ? ? ? So descriptive you feel like you re there.? ? ? ? ? A very well written insight into how WW2 affected Greece.? ? ? ? ? I couldn t wait to read what was happening next.? ? ? ? ? I loved the story telling, even through the awful terrors of the dreadful war.? ? ? ? ? I loved every minute of reading it and didn t want the story to end.? ? ? ? ? He paints a vivid picture of war-torn Greece, the people caught in the melee. And yet, still, in all that misery and desperation, he’s added textures of love and hope.

Objev podobné jako Where The Sky Falls - Dougie McHale

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE MASTERPIECE COMPLETE ORAL HISTORY OF THE ATOMIC BOMB - BY A PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST Magisterial...A stunning account that brings to the fore the nuclear saga s surreal combination of ingenuity, fate, and terror. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) If you are an intelligent person, or at the very least think you are, you have to read The Devil Reached Toward the Sky...This period in history has never been more relevant and frightening than it is today. -James Patterson Comprehensive and engrossing...Excellent oral history. -Kirkus ReviewsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of When the Sea Came Alive and The Only Plane in the Sky, a sweeping and comprehensive oral history of the atomic bomb s creation and deployment, marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.April 12, 1945. Less than three months into his vice presidency, Harry Truman is catapulted into the Oval Office following the sudden death of Franklin D. Roosevelt. As he recites the oath, he learns a chilling secret known only to a select few: the United States is on the verge of deploying a weapon of unimaginable power. This weapon could end the war but also herald a new age of global fear and uncertainty.Drawing from over twenty-five oral history archives across the US, Japan, and Europe, Graff has masterfully blended the memories and perspectives from key figures like Harry Truman and J. Robert Oppenheimer, the crews of the B-29 bombers, Enola Gay and Bock s Car, the rescuers who bravely faced the destruction, and the haunting stories of those at ground zero in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the experiences of the hibakusha - the bomb-affected people .Enriched by memoirs, diaries, letters, official documents, and news reports, this is an immersive and deeply human account of the Manhattan Project through the end of World War II and the dawning of the Cold War, offering a vivid, multi-dimensional view of events that reshaped the world forever.*New York Times #7 on the Hardcover Non-Fiction Chart, week of August 25th, 2025.

Objev podobné jako The Devil Reached Toward the Sky - Garrett M. Graff

The final exhilarating adventure in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex MilwayWhen Rosa wakes one morning to find Grandma Nan missing, she must use all of her survival skills to uncover her grandma #39;s whereabouts.With the help of the mountain community, Rosa #39;s investigation leads her to the very summit of Big Sky Mountain, where a family of eagles are facing huge problems of their own. Through helping the eagles, Rosa realises she really is at home on Big Sky Mountain.

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From celebrated Caldecott Award–winning illustrator Uri Shulevitz comes the gripping and revealing true story of a young Polish exile fighting to survive in war-torn Europe.Born in the tumult of World War I, a young Jewish boy named Yehiel Szulewicz chafes at the borders of his hometown of Zyrardów, Poland, and at the rules set in place by his restrictive parents. Brimming with a desire for true adventure, he leaves home at fifteen-and-a-half years old to seek his future elsewhere. Little does Yehiel know, he’ll never see his parents again.His journey takes him beyond Polish borders, to Austria, Croatia, France, and Spain. With no money and no ID papers, he often sleeps under the stars, with only the sky as his blanket. But even wayfaring Yehiel can’t outrun the evil spreading across Europe in the years leading up to World War II. As the fascists and Nazis rise to power, Yehiel soon finds himself a member of the Spanish Republican Army and then the Jewish Resistance in Vichy France, fighting for freedom, his friends, and his very life.Inspired by the true story of Uri Shulevitz’s uncle and stunningly illustrated by the author, The Sky Was My Blanket is a unique and riveting account of one man’s courage and resilience amidst one of the darkest periods in global history.Don’t miss Uri Shulevitz’s acclaimed memoir, Chance: Escape from the Holocaust: Memories of a Refugee Childhood, which bestselling author Elizabeth Wein called “harrowing, engaging and utterly honest” (New York Times Book Review).

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SPIES IN THE SKY is the thrilling, little-known story of the partner organisation to the famous code-breaking centre at Bletchley Park. It is the story of the daring reconnaissance pilots who took aerial photographs over Occupied Europe during the most dangerous days of the Second World War, and of the photo interpreters who invented a completely new science to analyse those pictures. They were inventive and ingenious; they pioneered the development of 3D photography and their work provided vital intelligence throughout the war.With a whole host of colourful characters at its heart, from the legendary pilot Adrian Warby Warburton, who went missing while on a mission, to photo interpreters Glyn Daniel, later a famous television personality, and Winston Churchill s daughter, Sarah, SPIES IN THE SKY is compelling reading and the first full account of the story of aerial photography and the intelligence gleaned from it in nearly fifty years.

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What IS the sky? Where does it end? Is it really blue? And how high can we fly? This charming flap book appeals to young children s natural sense of curiosity and lets them explore the answers for themselves - from cloud watching to star gazing, peachy sunsets to dazzling Northern Lights, helicopter rides to space travel. Discover the highest thing you can see in the sky, the furthest distance a spacecraft has travelled... and what the sky is really made of.

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Hudební CD - Bodom After Midnight byla finská melodická death metalová superskupina z Espoo , kterou v roce 2020 vytvořili kytaristé Alexi Laiho a Daniel Freyberg z Children of Bodom po rozpuštění skupiny. Paint The Sky With Blood je prvním EP této skupiny. Bodom After Midnight byla finská melodická death metalová superskupina z Espoo , kterou v roce 2020 vytvořili kytaristé Alexi Laiho a Daniel Freyberg z Children of Bodom po rozpuštění skupiny. Paint The Sky With Blood je prvním EP této skupiny. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop Paint the Sky with Blood / Payback #039;s a Bitch / Where Dead Angels Lie

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Hudební CD - V roce 2023 skupina Godsmack vydává své osmé studiové album „Lighting Up The Sky”. Prvním singlem z alba je skladba „Surrender”. Godsmack jsou americká rocková skupina založená v roce 1995. V roce 2023 skupina Godsmack vydává své osmé studiové album „Lighting Up The Sky”. Prvním singlem z alba je skladba „Surrender”. Godsmack jsou americká rocková skupina založená v roce 1995. Skupinu tvoří kytarista Sully Erna, baskytarista Robbie Merrill, kytarista Tony Rombola a bubeník Shannon Larkin. Skupina dosud vydala sedm studiových alb, jedno EP, čtyři DVD, jednu kompilaci a jedno koncertní album. Celkové prodeje přesáhly celosvětově hranici 17 miliónů kusů. Seznam stop CD You And I / Red White amp; Blue / Surrender / What About Me / Truth / Hell #039;s Not Dead / Soul On Fire / Let #039;s Go / Best Of Times / Growing Old / Lighting Up The Sky

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nbsp;A powerful and beautifully illustrated story about migration and the meaning of home, from the award-winning team behind The Promise.Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. A breathtaking new picture book by children s author Nicola Davies, illustrated by Laura Carlin, winner of the Bratislava Illustration Biennale and the Bologna Ragazzi Prize for Illustration. Starting a new life in a new country, a young boy feels lost and alone – until he meets an old man who keeps racing pigeons. Together they pin their hopes on a race across Europe and the special bird they believe can win it: King of the Sky. Nicola Davies’ beautiful story – an immigrant’s tale with a powerful resonance in our troubled times – is illustrated by an artist who makes the world anew with every picture. A musical adaptation of King of the Sky has already met with success on the stage, shown two years running at the Hay Festival and due to tour Welsh theatres next spring.

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The Sky on Fire is a daring, original fantasy heist adventure from Jenn Lyons, acclaimed author of the Chorus of Dragons series, that will thrill fans of Temeraire, Fourth Wing and Dragonriders of Pern. Enter a world ruled by dragons . . . Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life.But this is no ordinary rescue. It’s Anahrod’s past catching up with her. These cunning misfits – and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader – intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dragon’s hoard.There’s just one problem: the hoard in question belongs to the current regent, Neveranimas – and she wants Anahrod dead. This soaring standalone fantasy from Jenn Lyons combines conniving dragons, lightning banter, high-stakes intrigue and a little bit of heat.

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The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it s come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...

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