the slow professor barbara k seeber maggie berg

In The Slow Professor, Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber discuss how adopting the principles of the Slow movement in academic life can counter the erosion of humanistic education.

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THE THIRD NOVEL IN THE HEART-WARMING SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON - MEET THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . . Don t miss Maggie Mason s brand-new saga series, The Fortune Tellers, available to pre-order now! In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson Jean Fullerton on Blackpool LassWill friendship see them through the struggles of war?As war approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg fear for the safety of their families, while trying to decide the best way they can do their bit for their country.Alice decides to volunteer with the Red Cross, helping those most in need, Marg is preparing to marry her true love at the most dangerous of times, and Edith hopes to finally realise her dream of becoming a teacher, and starting a family of her own.Things have never been easy for The Halfpenny Girls, but family, friendship and community spirit will always see them through the darkest of days. . .The third in a brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls at War is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship. Perfect for fans of Val Wood, Kitty Neale and Rosie Goodwin In the grand tradition of sagas set down by the late and great Catherine Cookson Jean Fullerton on Blackpool LassReaders LOVE Maggie Mason s Blackpool sagas: 5 stars - I wish I could give it more. Wonderful read. Another must read book What a brilliant book. I couldn t put it down! I was hooked from the first page . . . this author is a must read A totally absorbing read

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Look up...The Art of Stargazing is the ultimate insider s guide to the night sky in which award-winning space scientist and The Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock shares her expertise and unique insights into the marvellous world of stars. Take a tour of the 88 constellations and explore the science, history, culture and romanticism behind these celestial bodies.In this must-have handbook for budding stargazers - and anyone looking for a little more wonder in their lives - Maggie will help you to identify stars and teach you the basics of naked-eye observation, offering fascinating facts plus advice on kit, dark sky locations and much more. Also included are beautiful illustrations to accompany each constellation and an easy-to-read sky map. With Maggie by your side, the night sky will truly come alive.

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⠜An autumnal balm for anyone in need of a little magic in their lives. ⠓ Alex O Connell, Children s Book of the Week, the Times⠜A glorious book, perfect as a gift.⠝ ⠓ LoveReading4Kids⠜This beautiful book will tug at the heart of any reader regardless of age. [⠦] No one would be unhappy after seeing the stunning illustrations that accompany this extraordinary story.⠝ ⠓ Sunday Times, ⠜The 60 children⠙s books you should buy this Christmas as chosen by the booksellers of Ireland⠝⠜A gentle, empowering tale with entrancing illustrations.⠝ ⠓ Daily Mail⠜Wonderfully magical ⠓ Mariella Frostrup, Times Radio⠜Dramatic, incredibly evocative and full of atmosphere this is a stunning read. - Armadillo Magazine⠜The Boy Who Lost His Spark, undeniably has a magical, timeless quality to it, reminiscent of those ancient Celtic legends. [⠦] timeless ⠓ Irish Independent⠜Exploring how we deal with pain, loneliness and tough emotions when we face changes and challenges, it⠙s a beautiful book for everyone. ⠓ Pick Me Up⠙s Book of the Week⠜The Boy Who Lost His Spark is a beautifully-crafted, old-fashioned folk story with a contemporary spin. [⠦] A gorgeous, heartwarming tale. ⠓ RTE.ie, 10 best Irish children s books of 2022 An enchanting book. The stunning illustrations are such a treasure, creating an atmosphere and sense of wonder about the story. ⠓ The School Librarian⠜A really delightful story for 7-9 years. The story is beautifully told and the full colour illustrations are just gorgeous and really enhance the text. I loved it and it is an ideal book for an adult to read to a child or class or for a child to read alone.⠝ ⠓ Read for Good⠜This tender tale s folkloric magic is heightened by Daniela Terrazzini s atmospheric illustrations.⠝ ⠓ Best children⠙s and YA books of 2022, Guardian- WINNER of the KPMG Children s Books Ireland Honour Award for Fiction- Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for IllustrationSomeone in this house was sad but pretending not to be. Someone ⠓ and this thought made a smile curl up on its face ⠓ needed some nouka-mischief. From Maggie O Farrell, the best-selling and award-winning author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait, comes a picture book about a boy who overcomes the unhappiness of moving house, and how ⠓ through the power of storytelling and connecting to his feelings ⠓ he regains his inner spark. When Jem and his family move to the countryside, he doesn⠙t like his new home one bit. It⠙s an old cottage on the side of a hill, where strange things keep happening: shoes are filled up with conkers, the stairs become tangled in a woollen maze. Jem⠙s sister Verity is certain it is the work of a ⠜nouka⠝, an ancient creature from local folklore that lives deep down inside the hill. Jem, however, is adamant that there is no such thing. But this small mythical creature, so attuned to the hearts and minds of others, does exist. And, what⠙s more, it is determined, through mischief and mayhem, to help Jem reignite the spark within himself once more. - The second book in a trilogy of modern fairy tales by Maggie O Farrell and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini featuring children with real life problems and the mythical creatures that attend to them. - Look out for Where Snow Angels Go and When the Stammer Came to Stay. - An ideal Christmas gift and a truly enchanting read. - Perfect for children aged 5-8 with themes of family bonds, dyslexia, moving house, myth and folklore.

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Summoned from London, journalist Edward Malone, narrator of Arthur Conan Doyle’s prehistoric-adventure novel The Lost World, finds himself reunited with his erstwhile travelling companions at the country home of their leader, the indomitable Professor Challenger, who, confining his guests in a sealed room with the cylinders of oxygen they have brought at his request, informs them that the Earth is passing through an immense miasma of poisonous ether that will likely extirpate all life. And so the isolated inmates begin a grim and terrifying vigil – but will the toxic vapour dissipate before their limited supply of oxygen is exhausted?Presented here with two short stories representing further thrilling episodes in the illustrious career of Conan Doyle’s other great anti-hero, Professor Challenger – ‘The Disintegration Machine’ and ‘When the World Screamed’ – The Poison Belt is a tour de force of speculative fiction that is the equal of any of the author’s best-known works.The Poison Belt and Other Professor Challenger’s Stories is part of Alma Classics Arthur Conan Doyle Collection which includes: Tales of Adventure and Medical Life, Tales of Long Ago, Tales of Terror and Mystery, Tales of Twilight and the Unseen, The Lost World and The Tragedy of the Korosko.Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.

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Experience the explosive and colourful future of the cosmos, zooming trillions of years ahead in time with Professor Raman Prinja, published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.The Future of the Universe starts the future clock NOW and rockets readers along a forward time line to discover what scientists predict will happen to the Universe, including a shiny new ring on Mars, Earth s axis flip and a dramatic galaxy crash!This is the first book of its kind for this age - putting all the future events into one place along a clear timeline for readers 9 and up, from the return of famous comets in a few decades, to the dark end of the Universe a nonillion years from now.Professor Raman Prinja is the international, multi-award-winning Head of Department for Physics and Astronomy at University College London and a celebrated children s author of many books, including Planetarium, Wonders of the Night Sky and Recipe for a Solar System.Illustrator Jan Bielecki s action-packed, vivid artwork plucks these astonishing phenomena out of the distant future, and explodes them on the page - sizzling red giant stars and deep, mysterious dark energy; doomed moons and trailing comets - they re all inside The Future of the Universe!Professor Prinja pens this unique look at the Universe s future, as seen on Sunday Brunch, as his follow-up to the definitive and exciting Wonders of the Night Sky, which introduces anyone with a patch of sky and a curious mind to exploring the marvels on display in today s Universe. The next generation of Universe explorers can easily engage with astronomy through these stunning books, no expensive equipment needed.

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Discover the secrets to more authentic, meaningful and sustainable travel with this inspirational guide brimming with evocative photographic naturescapes and sage advice. The Slow Traveller is a stunning call to change the way we travel today. Veteran slow traveller JoTinsley of Ernestmagazine invites you to embrace curiosity, make enduring connections with people and places and traverse your inner world by adopting the mindset of slow travel. Tinsley leads your way by detailing her own experiences of traveling lightly, gently and adventurously – from following to its end a meandering road lined by deep, narrow fjords in the remotest part of Iceland to kayaking around Discovery Islands in British Columbia, encountering seals, moon jellies and a bald eagle, to sunbathing in the green oasis of Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen’s culturally diverse and creative Norrebro district. Each chapter focuses on an element of the slow travel mindset as well as a mode of travelling, type of destination or experience. Along the way, you will learn how to embrace: Spontaneity through meandering, open-ended road trips Human connection through the simple joy of sharing food Connecting deeply with yourself and your surroundings through a long-distance walking tour The unique perspective of roaming by water, in a boat or swimming The romance of the unknown with long-distance rail travel The restorative and reflective experience of chosen solitude in simple shelters The energizing benefit of slow travel through urban environments Stroll through the book at your own pace as you learn how to reconnect with a sense of wonder and enchantment in the world, and yourself.

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The extraordinary and riveting story of separated Chinese twins, with one twin seized by the authorities and adopted into America, by the Samuel Johnson-winning author of Nothing to Envy. In 2000, a Chinese woman gave birth to twins in a bamboo grove, trying to avoid detection by the government because she already had two daughters. Two years later, an American couple travelled to Shaoyang to adopt a Chinese toddler they thought had been abandoned. Their understanding had been that China s brutal one-child policy was leading to hundreds of abandoned girls, desperate for the care of adopted parents. What they didn t know - and what award-winning journalist Barbara Demick uncovered in 2007, while working as a correspondent in Beijing - was that their daughter had been snatched from her beloved family and her identical twin. Under China s one-child policy hundreds of poor Chinese were giving up their children due to soaring fines and threats of violence. More sinister still, international demand for adoptees was sky-rocketing, and local officials were forcibly seizing children and trafficking them to orphanages, who were selling them abroad. Daughters of the Bamboo Grove tells the gripping story of separated twins, their respective fates in China and the USA, and Barbara Demick s role in reuniting them against huge odds. Painting a rich portrait of China s history and culture, it asks questions about the roots, impact and consequences of China s one-child policy, the ethics of international adoption, and, ultimately, the assumptions and narratives we hold about the quality of lives lived in the East and the West.

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No-fuss recipes for the ultimate comfort foods: soups, curries, chillies, casseroles, risottos, tagines, pot roasts, stews, and even desserts. Simply add some choice ingredients to the pot, let the slow cooker work its magic through the day, and come home to a delicious home-cooked meal - just set it and forget it . No slow cooker? No problem - each recipe gives instructions for both a traditional hob and oven method as well as a slow cooker method. Photographic guides show all the key preparation techniques step by step and explain which ingredients and cuts of meat work best, alongside practical advice on braising, stewing, poaching, pot roasting, and other techniques.You may be on a budget and looking to transform cheap cuts of meat into tender, rich meals, or just time-pressed but want to ensure your family have a healthy, home-cooked dinner. You may be embracing nose-to-tail eating with unloved cuts, or trying to reduce your food waste by transforming leftover ingredients into delicious dinners. With The Slow Cook Book you can save time and money and have everything you need to prepare nourishing one-pot meals.

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LP vinyl - V pořadí čtvrté album The Slow Rush australské rockové kapely Tame Impala. V pořadí čtvrté album The Slow Rush australské rockové kapely Tame Impala. Deska obsahuje 12 skladeb a tematicky se noří do oceánu času, probouzí pocit věčnosti a okamžiků, které nám protékají mezi prsty mezitím, co se koukáme na obrazovky svých telefonů.. Deluxe verze objasuje : 2x LP původní album 2x LP remixů 1x SP Rok vydání : 2020 (4.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP 1 REMIXES 12 quot; ONE MORE YEAR (NTS EXTENDED VERSION) / PATIENCE (MAURICE FULTON REMIX) / PATIENCE (ORIGINAL) LP 2 REMIXES 12 quot; IS IT TRUE (FOUR TET REMIX) / BREATHE DEEPER (LIL YACHTY REMIX) / BORDERLINE (BLOOD ORANGE REMIX) SP 3 B-SIDES THE BOAT I ROW / NO CHOICES LP 1 THE SLOW RUSH ONE MORE YEAR / INSTANT DESTINY / BORDERLINE / POSTHUMOUS FORGIVENESS / BREATHE DEEPER / TOMORROW #039;S DUST LP 2 ON TRACK / LOST IN YESTERDAY / IS IT TRUE / IT MIGHT BE TIME / GLIMMER / ONE MORE HOUR

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Designer and HGTV personality Leanne Ford shares design secrets and personal reflections on how she creates her warm, chic, and easy-going aesthetic—and how you can do the same Leanne Ford’s imperfectly perfect designs inspire more than half a million social media fans daily. In this very personal design book, she shares her decorating philosophy, wry humor, and advice to live by. The Slow Down offers readers an inside look at how Leanne found her “wow does this need work” dream house and then moved (with her family in tow) across the country to turn it into a welcoming home.Her story has a rebellious soul that is refreshingly different from other interior design books: She encourages readers to slow down in their personal environments and celebrate the beauty of everyday moments. The Slow Down’s photos and narrative present a home tour like no other, stopping to recount crazy ideas (not always crazy!) and to offer thoughts on what makes a design really good and why Elsie De Wolfe is still right (about most things). You will come away with a new perspective and new ideas on how to make your home more joyful, elevated, and funky, fun, and just right.

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The ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the mountains, coastlines and winding roads of beautiful Spain and Portugal.Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping.How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course.In this book we define the best driving routes around Spain and Portugal for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around Spain and Portugal on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for walkers, culture-buffs, sea-swimmers and sun-worshippers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the most picturesque and most interesting. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey.All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to cobbled streets, beaches, mountains and winding roads that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

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Slow cookers are the answer to all your kitchen problems—save money, time, and energy with over 65 delicious recipes for affordable family food.For anyone who enjoys good food but has little time to spend cooking, as well as a household budget to manage, an electric slow-cooker can be the perfect solution. They can be used day or night, and you don’t have to stay in to keep an eye on the pot while you produce hearty family food. Warming Soups to try include Chicken Noodle Soup; Slow-cooked Onion and Cider Soup; and Italian Vegetable and Bread Soup. Starters and Light Bites include Blue Cheese Fondue and Beef and Ale Pâté. Comforting one-pot Meat dishes include Provencal-style Daube of Beef; Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Wine, Rosemary and Garlic; Meatballs in Red Pepper Sauce; and Moroccan Lamb Tagine. Deliciously easy recipes for Poultry and Game include a classic Coq au Vin; Lemon Chicken with Herbed Dumplings and Chicken Jalfrezi. Try a healthy recipe for Fish and Seafood such as Mediterranean Chunky Fish Stew or Keralan Coconut Chilli Prawns. Nourishing Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes include Root Vegetable Ragù; Smoky Hotpot of Great Northern Beans; Fennel and Mushroom Risotto; and Thai Red Pumpkin Curry.

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Discover Prep it, Freeze it, Cook it! The Grab Bag Slow Cooker Book, the ultimate time-saving, stress free, cooking method for people with busy lives, making mealtimes feel effortless.Perfect for hectic schedules, families and budget-conscious cooks, this game-changing cookbook written by Abeygale Burne shows you how to batch-prep tasty, wholesome meals that are ready to cook when you are. Just prep your ingredients, pop them into easy-to-use ‘grab bags’ (large freezer bags) and freeze. When it’s time to cook, simply defrost and add them to the slow cooker – done! Here’s what’s waiting for you:100 crave-worthy recipes including family classics, winter warmers, comforting curries, hearty soups, vegan and vegetarian favorites and a few sweet treatsShopping lists to help you prep multiple meals at once, saving you time and moneyA one-month meal plan to get you started with easeEasy to follow step-by-step instructionsTips, tricks and equipment hacks to make prep a breezeClear freezer to slow cooker instructions with symbols for freezing, defrosting, and cooking times.From Spaghetti Bolognese and Chicken Fajitas to Tomato Soup and Apple Crumble, every recipe is designed to be practical, budget-friendly and full of flavor. With Abeygale’s warm, relatable voice and real-life tested meals, this book is your shortcut to delicious home cooking – without the stress.

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A feel-good tale of unlikely friendship, community and learning to live life in the slow lane, perfect for fans of Clare Pooley and Hazel Prior Daniel isn’t used to living life in the slow lane. So when he finds himself unexpectedly jobless and back in his old Cornish hometown, he can’t sit still. Hazel used to be adventurous too. But now widowed and in her eighties, she barely leaves the house. When she sees an advert for Daniel’s new walking club, she grabs at the chance of some excitement. Daniel’s heart sinks when he sees that the only person who’s turned up for his walking club is the crazy old lady from two doors down. But what he doesn’t expect is to discover that Hazel is one of the most fascinating people he’s ever met . . .A gorgeous, warm and uplifting story about friendship, community, adventure and the joy of walking.

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Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping.How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course.In this book we define the best driving routes around France for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around France on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for walkers, wine-quaffers, climbers and skiers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the most picturesque and most interesting. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey.All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to vineyards, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

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Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast. This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course. In this book we define the best driving routes around Ireland for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around Ireland on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun; often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, the scariest and most interesting. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

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Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping bends. Forget the understeer (whatever that is). Forget the blur of a life lived too fast.This is a look at taking life slowly. Itâ ™s about taking the time to enjoy journeys and places for their own sake. Itâ ™s about stopping and putting the kettle on. Stopping to take a picture. Stopping to enjoy stopping. How are you going to do it? In a camper van or a motorhome, of course. In this book we define the best driving routes around England and Wales for camper vans and motorhomes. We show you the coolest places to stay, what to see, what to do and explain why itâ ™s special. We meander around England and Wales on the most breathtaking roads, chugging up mountain passes and pootling along the coast. We show you stuff thatâ ™s fun, often free. We include the best drives for different kinds of drivers; for surfers, wildlife watchers, climbers and walkers. We include the steepest, the bendiest, those with the most interesting bridges or views or obstacles, ferries and tidal causeways. And you donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ weâ ™ll tell you the many places you can rent one to take you on the journey. All of this is interspersed with beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from the king of camper vans and motorhomes, Martin Dorey. So if all you want to do is flick through it on a cold day and plan your next outing, youâ ™ll be transported (albeit slowly) to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

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A trip back in time DAILY TELEGRAPHA love of railways, a love of history, a love of nostalgia.______________________________Get ready to board the slow train to another era, to a time when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next. On the Slow Train will reconnect you with that long-missed need for escape, and reminds us to lift our heads from the daily grind and remember that there are still places in Britain where we can take the time to stop and stare. This book is a paean to another age: before milk churns, train porters and cats on seats were replaced by security announcements and Burger King wrappers. These 12 spectacular journeys will help free us from what Baudelaire denounced as the horrible burden of time. ___________________________________ Captivating SUNDAY EXPRESS Deep in our soul, the railways represent an idyll that we love INDEPENDENT A magical world, barely changed since the golden age of rail DAILY MAIL Superb RAILYWAY MAGAZINE Memory lane . . . An intriguing social snapshot HERITAGE RAILWAY

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The Colosseum was Imperial Rome s monument to warfare. Like a cathedral of death it towered over the city and invited its citizens, 50,000 at a time, to watch murderous gladiatorial games. It is now visited by two million visitors a year (Hitler was among them). Award winning classicist, Mary Beard with Keith Hopkins, tell the story of Rome s greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the audiences who revelled in the games, the emperors who staged them and the critics. And the strange after story - the Colosseum has been fort, store, church, and glue factory.

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Masked balls, duels and murder: musician, sleuth and free man of color Benjamin January is caught up in a shocking crime in this gripping nineteenth-century mystery set in New Orleans.February, 1841. It’s Carnival season in New Orleans. Free man of color Benjamin January – a surgeon turned piano player, with a talent for attracting trouble – is playing at an opulent masked ball when, little to his surprise, a quarrel breaks out between two guests, and his services are requested at a duel. Young planter Bastien Damoreau has accused a recent arrival to town of passing himself off as white – an insult not to be borne.The duel results in the stranger’s death. But when January examines the body, he’s disturbed to realise that young Damoreau couldn’t possibly be the killer, as the dead man was shot from behind . . . January knows it’s murder, but this is white people’s business, and calling attention to himself is not a risk he can afford to take. So when Detective Abishag Shaw asks if he’ll investigate, he declines – a decision he will later come to regret. Murder in the Trembling Lands by NYT-bestselling author Barbara Hambly is the latest instalment of the critically-acclaimed historical mystery series featuring “winning character” Benjamin January, who “nimbly mov[es] through parts of history we should all know better” (The New York Times)

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Ian Stewart s up-to-the-minute guide to the cosmos moves from the formation of the Earth and its Moon to the planets and asteroids of the solar system and from there out into the galaxy and the universe. He describes the architecture of space and time, dark matter and dark energy, how galaxies form, why stars implode, how everything began, and how it will end. He considers parallel universes, what forms extra-terrestrial life might take, and the likelihood of Earth being hit by an asteroid.Mathematics, Professor Stewart shows, has been the driving force in astronomy and cosmology since the ancient Babylonians. He describes how Kepler s work on planetary orbits led Newton to formulate his theory of gravity, and how two centuries later irregularities in the motion of Mars inspired Einstein s theory of general relativity. In crystal-clear terms he explains the fundamentals of gravity, spacetime, relativity and quantum theory, and shows how they all relate to each other. Eighty years ago the discovery that the universe is expanding led to the Big Bang theory of its origins. This in turn led cosmologists to posit features such as dark matter and dark energy. But does dark matter exist? Could another scientific revolution be on the way to challenge current scientific orthodoxy? These are among the questions Ian Stewart raises in his quest through the realms of astronomy and cosmology.

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Win. Lose. Survive.I was the boy with a plan. Now I am the boy with nothing.From the moment 12-year-old Kylan hatches a plan to escape from his Norse captors, and return to Scotland to find his mother, his life becomes a dangerous game.The precious Lewis Chessmen⠔which he helped carve⠔hold the key to his freedom, but he will need all his courage and wit to triumph against Sven Asleifsson, the cruellest Viking in the realm.One false move could cost him his life. Barbara Henderson has woven a thrilling origin story around the enduring mystery of the Lewis Chessmen, their creation in Norway, and how they ended up buried in the Hebrides before being discovered on Lewis in 1831.

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The uplifting Sunday Times No.1 bestselling memoir from Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, the Supervet.It has been 35 years since Noel Fitzpatrick graduated as a veterinary surgeon, and that 22-year-old from Ballyfin, Ireland, is now one of the leading veterinary surgeons in the world. The journey to that point has seen Noel treat thousands of animals - many of whom were thought to be beyond help - animals that have changed his life, and the lives of those around them, for the better.If the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Listening to the Animals was about Noel s path to becoming The Supervet, then How Animals Saved My Life is about what it s like to actually be The Supervet. Noel shares the moving and often funny stories of the animals he s treated and the unique animal people he has met along the way. He reflects on the valuable lessons of Integrity, Care, Love and Hope that they have taught him - lessons that have sustained him through the unbelievable highs and crushing lows of a profession where lives are quite literally at stake.As Noel explores what makes us connect with animals so deeply, we meet Peanut, the world s first cat with two front bionic limbs; eight-year-old therapy dachschund Olive; Odin, a gorgeous five-year-old Dobermann, who would prove to be one of Noel s most challenging cases - and of course his beloved companions Ricochet, the Maine Coon, and Keira, the scruffy Border terrier who is always by his side.Readers love How Animals Saved My Life: Totally honest and his pure love for animals shines like a beacon... Please read this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review You may need a box of tissues by you when you read this - I did! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review

Objev podobné jako How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet - Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

ONE OF THE GREATEST SPY STORIES OF ALL TIME Nothing can stop an enemy from picking wireless messages out of the free air - and nothing did. In England, Room 40 was born . . .In January 1917, with the First World War locked in terrible stalemate and America still neutral, German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman gambled the future of the conflict on a single telegram.But this message was intercepted and decoded in Whitehall s legendary Room 40 - and Zimmerman s audacious scheme for world domination was exposed, bringing America into the war and changing the course of history.The story of how this happened, and the incalculable consequences are thrillingly told in Barbara Tuchman s brilliant exploration.

Objev podobné jako The Zimmermann Telegram - Barbara Tuchman

A thrilling biography, filled with the imperial ambitions and merciless intrigues SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORECleopatra: lover, seductress, and Egypt s greatest queen.A woman more myth than history, immortalized in poetry, drama, music, art, and film.She captivated Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, the two greatest Romans of the day, and died in a blaze of glory, with an asp clasped to her breast - or so the legend tells us.But the real-life story of the historical Cleopatra VII is even more compelling. She was the last of seven Cleopatras who ruled Egypt before it was subsumed into the Roman Empire. The seven Cleopatras were the powerhouses of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, the Macedonian family who ruled Egypt after Alexander the Great. Emulating the practices of the gods, the Cleopatras married their full-blood brothers and dominated the normally patriarchal world of politics and warfare. These extraordinary women keep a close grip on power in the wealthiest country of the ancient world.Each of the seven Cleopatras wielded absolute power. Their ruthless, single-minded, focus on dominance - generation after generation - resulted in extraordinary acts of betrayal, violence, and murder in the most malfunctional dynasty in history. Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones offers fresh and powerful insight into the real story of the Cleopatras, and the beguiling and tragic legend of the last queen of Egypt.Praise for The Cleopatras: A real treat for those who relish epic histories of family power SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE Admirably readable ROBIN LANE FOX Unlocks the fascinating history of many queens KARA COONEY A vivid account ADRIAN DODSON

Objev podobné jako The Cleopatras - Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones

Beatrice has been lied to her whole life. Beatrice Barbary has been raised to believe that while education will set her mind free, there are some questions better left unanswered. Her life is in disarray. But when her father, one of the most powerful men in Bern, is brutally murdered in their own home, she is left reeling, unprotected and vulnerable. Her future uncertain. Plunging head first into the mysteries surrounding her father and her own upbringing, Beatrice discovers The Order of St. Eve and the violent secrets they have been hiding her entire life. It s time for her to take control. Will she be able to right the wrongs of her father, or will the Order silence her first? Set in a city at breaking point, Beatrice s story toes the dangerously thin line between retribution and revenge, and the choice we must make when confronted by evil.

Objev podobné jako The House of Barbary - Isabelle Schuler

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes an epic tale of love, passion and heartbreak.In the summer of 1940, eyes are focussed on the skies above the South of England: the Battle for Britain has just begun. But Evie Lucas has eyes for no-one but a dashing young pilot called Tony. Evie has a glittering career as an artist ahead of her but seems only to be fascinated in sketching portraits of him⠦Seventy years later, recently widowed art historian Lucy is putting the pieces of her life back together, and to do that she needs to uncover the mystery surrounding a painting in her home. As Lucy ties up the loose ends of one lifetime, she stirs up a hornet⠙s nest of history in another. Suddenly, Lucy finds herself in danger from people past and present who have no intention of letting an untold truth ever surface.Some stories are buried in the darkness forever. Some are just waiting to be told⠦Readers LOVE Barbara Erskine:⠘Atmospheric⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Enthralling⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Spellbinding⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Another fabulous read from the mistress of the genre⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Immensely and deeply immersive fiction⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I loved every minute⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An exceptional writer of great books⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘You can rely on this author to keep you wanting more⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A joy to read⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Captivating and engrossing⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Darkest Hour - Barbara Erskinová

For anyone interested in a gifted, neglected 20th century artist (thoroughly trained at the Kent Thanet School of Art and subsequently the renowned London Central School of Arts Crafts), this retrospective art selection should provide a fascinating link to the post-WWII period of English art. This selection includes Maggieâ ™s early post-war years. These include pen/ink advertising and magazine/book illustrations. Early Watercolours include an unnamed London bridge and paintings done in France, 1947. In the 1960â ™s Maggie began painting in oils. This coincided with her semi-abstract works inspired by storm-blasted trees. Concurrently, her â ˜romantic dream fantasyâ ™ period also began, resulting in many outstandingly creative works. These latter concerned the darkness of loss and separation. Maggieâ ™s imaginative work also included illustrations for projected childrenâ ™s books. Maggieâ ™s lino-cut work is represented here in its impressive exactness. Her pastel work is notable for its engaging incisiveness. As well as landscape oils, Maggieâ ™s work offers vividly recognisable childrenâ ™s and adultâ ™s portraits. Examples of her house commission paintings demonstrate Maggieâ ™s assured handling of architectural structure. Her last oil works often dealt with inner desolation. For instance, Maggieâ ™s striking oil picture: The Widows. Influences are found in the work of Graham Sutherland, Paul Nash, Rene Magritte and Max Ernst. Important Central School teachers such as John Minton and Bernard Meninsky can also be detected as influencing Maggieâ ™s evolving artistic craftsmanship.

Objev podobné jako Maggie Davis - M.H. Davis

From the distinguished American historian whose work has been acclaimed around the world, a major new book that penetrates one of the most bizarre and fascinating paradoxes in history: the persistent pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own intersts. Across the march of thirty centuries, Tuchman brings to life the dramatic events which constitute folly s hallmark in government; the fall of Troy, symbolic prototype of freely chosen disaster; the Protestant secession, provoked by six decades of spectacularly corrupt papcy; the British forfeiture of the American colonies; and America s catastrophic thirty year involvement with vietnam.The March of Folly, a work of profound and poignant relevance today, is breathtaking in its scope, originality and vision, and represents the writing of Barbara Tuchman at it s finest.

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The bestselling debut novel by Barbara Kingsolver, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and twice winner of the Women s Prize for FictionPlucky Taylor Greer grows up poor in rural Kentucky with two goals: to avoid pregnancy and to get away. She succeeds on both counts when she buys an old car and heads west. But midway across the country, motherhood catches up with her when she becomes guardian of an abandoned baby girl she calls Turtle. In Tucson they encounter an extraordinary array of people, and with their help Taylor builds herself an her sweet, stunned child a life. Compelling and very funny Daily Telegraph Remarkable New York Times An astonishing literary debut Cosmopolitan The work of a visionary... It leaves you open-mouthed and smiling Los Angeles Times

Objev podobné jako The Bean Trees - Barbara Kingsolver

Now including full coverage of the NC500, SWC300 and NE250.Forget the jet set. Come back down to earth. There is another way to travel, see the world and truly be a part of it. Taking the slow road is about turning your back on the fast lane to make time for people, places and nature. Stopping to take a breath. Stopping to let the planet take a breath too. And the best way to do it? In your own home from home, of course â “ the humble camper van or motorhome.This book is about the very best driving routes around Scotland. But thereâ ™s more to it than that. Itâ ™s about the best places to stay, things to do and places to see and why itâ ™s vital that we experience it truly, madly, responsibly. Come with us as we meander around the Highlands, Lowlands and Islands of Scotland. Everyone will find something between the pages to start writing their own stories in Scotland.You donâ ™t even have to own a camper van or motorhome â “ full listings of camper and motorhome hire companies in Scotland are here too.This second edition has been thoroughly updated throughout and expanded and now contains full coverage of the new â ˜officialâ ™ routes, including the NC500, the SWC300 and the NE250.Inside lie adventure, beautiful photos, handy maps and quirky travel writing from serial camper van traveller, Martin Dorey. Flick through the pages and travel with him to pastures, beaches, mountains and highways that make you want to turn the key and go, go, go!

Objev podobné jako Take the Slow Road: Scotland 2nd edition - Martin Dorey

A funny, accessible and unique guide to everything the brain is and does, told through comic strip adventures and written by Professor Sanjay Manohar, leading expert in Neuroscience.Learn all about the most mysterious organ in the human body - the Brain! Adventures of the Brain is a bumper book that follows the everyday escapades of a brain character to explain the brain s key functions and concepts such as how we remember, learn new skills or even move our bodies! Also discover how we concentrate, handle pain, plan ahead and communicate and the many billions of neurons that make all this possible. Each cartoon strip adventure is followed by a visually-led information spread to consolidate the learning and reinforce how things work. This book is perfect for children 8+ and all curious and inquisitive minds.

Objev podobné jako Adventures of the Brain - Professor Sanjay Manohar

Uncover the mind-blowing complexities of the brain and how it affects our personalities, behaviours and more. Written by Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL, Sophie Scott, and composed of ten mind-blowing yet accessible essays, The Brain guides you through the astounding complexities of the organ that makes you, you. From diving into the networks of neurons that are vital to our functioning, to the way our brains differ from one another and how neuroscience is shaping up for the future; this book is a guide to our most powerful and awe-inspiring body part. If you have ever wondered what #39;s going on inside your head (or someone else #39;s), this book will be a fascinating and enthralling read.

Objev podobné jako The Brain - Professor Sophie Scott

The University, a renowned bastion of knowledge, attracts the brightest minds to unravel the mysteries of enlightened sciences like artificing and alchemy. Yet deep below its bustling halls lies a complex and cavernous maze of abandoned rooms and ancient passageways - and in the heart of it all lives Auri.Formerly a student at the University, now Auri spends her days tending the world around her. She has learned that some mysteries are best left settled and safe. No longer fooled by the sharp rationality so treasured by the University, Auri sees beyond the surface of things, into subtle dangers and hidden names.At once joyous and haunting, THE SLOW REGARD OF SILENT THINGS is a rich, atmospheric and lyrical tale, featuring one of the most beloved characters from Rothfuss acclaimed fantasy series.

Objev podobné jako The Slow Regard of Silent Things - Patrick Rothfuss

Professor Noel Fitzpatrick shares more heart-warming and uplifting stories from his life as The Supervet. The follow-up to the massive No.1 bestseller, Listening to the Animals.

Objev podobné jako How Animals Saved My Life: Being the Supervet - Professor Noel Fitzpatrick

Professor Steve Peters is a Consultant Psychiatrist and author of the bestselling self-help book, The Chimp Paradox. He has years of experience as a clinician, an educator and has worked with some of the worldâ ™s most successful athletes. His new book â ˜A Path through the Jungleâ ™ will help you to become robust and resilient.

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The 27th Ikmen mystery from award-winning author Barbara Nadel, whose previous Ikmen mysteries, set in Istanbul, are the inspiration behind The Turkish Detective, an eight-part TV series on BBC Two and available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

Objev podobné jako The Wooden Library - Barbara Nadel

Pizza Pete and his dad’s magical pizzas are selling like hot cakes, until something goes wrong with the Shrink potion and Anna stays shrunk. EEK! Pete and his friends must track down the elusive creator of the magical potions, Professor Tregoning, to get help. But there’s a lot to juggle, including a road trip, a talking dog, a large dollop of out-of-control magic and a ruthless villain with her own terrible plans for the potions…Team Useless must pull off their biggest mission yet, or Anna will have to stay tiny… for ever!

Objev podobné jako Pizza Pete and the Peculiar Professor - Carrie Sellon

Have you ever woken up suddenly, in the middle of the night, without knowing why? From Maggie O Farrell, the best-selling and award-winning author of Hamnet - now a major film starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal - comes an extraordinary, magical modern fairy tale, and a brand new classic, about the bravery of a little girl and the miracle of a snowy day. With breathtakingly imaginative storytelling, and exquisite illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, this is an ideal Christmas gift and stocking filler, perfect for any book advent calendar, and an enchanting wintry read for children aged 5-8, that will help make them feel safe and protected. Sylvie wakes one night, suddenly, without knowing why... Then she sees the most spectacular sight ⠓ a pair of wings, enormous in size, made of the softest snow-white feathers imaginable. An angel in her bedroom ⠦ a snow angel. He tells her that he is here to look after her, for Sylvie is not as well as she seems... Many months later, as Sylvie recovers from her illness, she longs to see her snow angel again. He saved her life, after all. There is so much she wants to tell him, so much she wants to know. Will he ever come back to her? And how can Sylvie make sure that everyone she loves has their own snow angel, to keep them safe, too? - The first book in a trilogy of modern fairy tales by Maggie O Farrell and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini featuring children with real life problems and the mythical creatures that attend to them. - For fans of Shirley Hughes, Raymond Briggs, The Snow Queen and even, for its for its classic Christmas spirit and soul, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. - Look out for The Boy Who Lost His Spark and When the Stammer Came to Stay. ⠜A perfect Christmas book for 5+ with touches of A Wonderful Life.⠝ ⠓ Amanda Craig for New Statesman ⠜The perfect embodiment of a Christmas story with soul.⠝ ⠓ Stylist ⠜As perfect as a snowflake. As magical as snow. Maggie O⠙Farrell has written an instant classic that will live on in the hearts and imaginations of readers.⠝ ⠓ M. G. Leonard ⠜A perfect, magical Christmas story.⠝ ⠓ Sarah Crossan ⠜An assured classic.⠝ ⠓ The Irish Times ⠜A beautifully illustrated modern day fairy tale boasting magic, mystery and miracles that is as delightful to hold and look at as it is to read.⠝ ⠓ The Irish Post ⠜Has the magic of such classic Christmas tales as The Snow Queen, The Snowman and It⠙s a Wonderful Life.⠝ ⠓ The Sunday Times The Sunday Times Ireland ⠜Award-winning novelist Maggie O⠙Farrell⠙s first children⠙s book carries a subtle message about young people⠙s fears. The dream-like quality of the breathtaking illustrations enhances this emotive and powerful story.⠝ ⠓ The Daily Mail The Scottish Daily Mail ⠜The story has all the grace and lyricism of one of Oscar Wilde⠙s fables, garnished with sublime watercolour artwork by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.⠝ ⠓ The Financial Times ⠜Maggie O⠙Farrell weaves resilience and bravery into her elegant debut picture book. An unforgettable winter adventure.⠝ ⠓ The Guardian

Objev podobné jako Where Snow Angels Go - Maggie O’Farrellová

* The new Sunday Times bestseller * It s ok, Felix, don t worry. We re going to find your mummy. When newborn baby Felix is found abandoned at a train station, the police launch a desperate search for his mum. It doesn t take long for their inquiries to lead them to Emily.While baby Felix is placed in Maggie s care, the police and Social Services try and work out why Emily, a single mum, who has gone through fertility treatment to get pregnant, has suddenly resorted to abandoning her much longed-for child.But it s only when Maggie wins her trust that Emily reveals the extent of her secret. Can Maggie help a desperate mother and her baby reunite?From Britain s best-loved foster carer, a new and inspiring true story of secrets and hope.*****Readers LOVE Maggie Hartley: Wow! I did not want this book to end. This story was unlike any other ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review Very gripping and powerful read... makes you see what can be going on behind closed doors ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review

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â ˜Barbara Pym is one of my most favourite novelists. Few other writers have given me more laughter and more pleasureâ ™ - Jilly Cooper, author of The Rutshire Chronicles seriesâ ˜I m a huge fan of Barbara Pymâ ™ - Richard Osman, author of The Thrusday Murder Club Barbara Pym was an incomparable chronicler of ordinary, quiet lives. With warmth, humour, precision and great vividness, she gave her best characters an independent life we recognize as totally familiar. In A Few Green Leaves, her last novel, her heroine is Emma Howick, anthropologist. Through her eyes Barbara Pym examines in her own ironic and individual style the quiet revolution in English village life, combining the rural settings of her earliest novels with the themes and characters of her later works. The result is a compelling portrait of a town that seems to be forgotten by time, but which is unmistakably affected by it. Romance shares the pages with death in this engaging novel that is the culmination of Barbara Pymâ ™s acclaimed writing career. I d sooner read a new Barbara Pym than a new Jane Austen - Philip Larkin, author of A Girl in Winter Barbara Pym is the rarest of treasures; she reminds us of the heart-breaking silliness of everyday life - Anne Tyler, author of The Accidental Tourist A modern Jane Austen - Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series

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Have you ever woken up suddenly, in the middle of the night, without knowing why?From Maggie O Farrell, the best-selling and award-winning author of Hamnet, comes an extraordinary, magical modern fairy tale, and a brand new classic, about the bravery of a little girl and the miracle of a snowy day. With breathtakingly imaginative storytelling, and exquisite illustrations from Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini, this is an ideal Christmas gift and stocking filler, perfect for any book advent calendar, and an enchanting wintry read for children aged 5-8, that will help make them feel safe and protected. Sylvie wakes one night, suddenly, without knowing why... Then she sees the most spectacular sight ⠓ a pair of wings, enormous in size, made of the softest snow-white feathers imaginable. An angel in her bedroom ⠦ a snow angel. He tells her that he is here to look after her, for Sylvie is not as well as she seems... Many months later, as Sylvie recovers from her illness, she longs to see her snow angel again. He saved her life, after all. There is so much she wants to tell him, so much she wants to know. Will he ever come back to her? And how can Sylvie make sure that everyone she loves has their own snow angel, to keep them safe, too?- The first book in a trilogy of modern fairy tales by Maggie O Farrell and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini featuring children with real life problems and the mythical creatures that attend to them. -- Look out for The Boy Who Lost His Spark and When the Stammer Came to Stay. ⠜A perfect Christmas book for 5+ with touches of A Wonderful Life.⠝ ⠓ Amanda Craig for New Statesman⠜The perfect embodiment of a Christmas story with soul.⠝ ⠓ Stylist⠜As perfect as a snowflake. As magical as snow. Maggie O⠙Farrell has written an instant classic that will live on in the hearts and imaginations of readers.⠝ ⠓ M. G. Leonard⠜A perfect, magical Christmas story.⠝ ⠓ Sarah Crossan⠜An assured classic.⠝ ⠓ The Irish Times⠜A beautifully illustrated modern day fairy tale boasting magic, mystery and miracles that is as delightful to hold and look at as it is to read.⠝ ⠓ The Irish Post⠜Has the magic of such classic Christmas tales as The Snow Queen, The Snowman and It⠙s a Wonderful Life.⠝ ⠓ The Sunday Times The Sunday Times Ireland⠜Award-winning novelist Maggie O⠙Farrell⠙s first children⠙s book carries a subtle message about young people⠙s fears. The dream-like quality of the breathtaking illustrations enhances this emotive and powerful story.⠝ ⠓ The Daily Mail The Scottish Daily Mail⠜The story has all the grace and lyricism of one of Oscar Wilde⠙s fables, garnished with sublime watercolour artwork by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini.⠝ ⠓ The Financial Times⠜Maggie O⠙Farrell weaves resilience and bravery into her elegant debut picture book. An unforgettable winter adventure.⠝ ⠓ The Guardian

Objev podobné jako Where Snow Angels Go - Maggie O’Farrellová

This pocket-size version of Universal Principles of Color presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to the successful use of color.Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of color is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. The book pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in theory and in practice. For those interested in addressing a specific color challenge or application problem, the principles are also indexed by pathways based on nine topics of color study: light, order, communication, object, mixture, application, observer, composition, and history. Explore a diverse array of color principles, including:Additive MixtureBezold EffectsHarmonyPointillismNewton’s OpticksRayleigh ScatteringTransparency EffectWarm and CoolEach principle is presented in a two-page format: The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle.Whether in a branding campaign or a healthcare facility, a product’s packaging, or a software user interface, the color we see is the culmination of many concepts and practices brought together from a variety of disciplines to increase appeal, influence perception, and enhance usability. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better color decisions. This landmark reference is the standard for designers, engineers, architects, and students who seek to broaden and improve their understanding of and expertise in color. The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.

Objev podobné jako The Pocket Universal Principles of Color - Maggie Maggio, Stephen Westland

The instant Sunday Times No. 1 Bestseller.Don t miss the collector⠙s edition with a foiled design underneath the dust jacket. Exclusive to the first print run and available while stocks last! A Welsh princess. A Roman general. Their love story lost to time⠦The land of the Silures, 382 ADElen is a princess promised to a general of Rome. Macsen came to Wales seeking an alliance that would advance his quest for power.Despite warnings her marriage is destined for heartache, Elen is determined to honour her vows.But this union will change her destiny forever⠦Camp Meadow, 2024Cadi is a writer who has discovered Elen⠙s lost story. As she puts pen to paper, she hears the sound of ghostly marching feet.Opening the gate to the ancient meadow behind her cottage, could the secret behind Elen⠙s fate lie closer than she thinks?But someone is desperate to keep the past buried, plotting to destroy the meadow⠦Can Cadi uncover Elen⠙s story before it⠙s lost to time?The Sunday Times bestselling author returns with a spellbinding tale of love, ambition, and secrets that have lain silent for over a thousand years⠦PRAISE for The Story Spinner!⠘A delicious feast of love, drama, suspense, mystery, history, and a ghostly magic⠦ Simply unputdownable!⠙ Santa Montefiore⠘Intriguing, dramatic, beautifully researched, with characters that bring past and present alive⠙ Rachel Hore⠘On my best books of the year list.⠙ Elizabeth Chadwick⠘Beautifully written and vividly evoking the magic of lost worlds, this novel is so breath-taking in its scope that it left me longing for more.⠙ Alison WeirReaders LOVE The Story Spinner!⠘I loved this book! What a great story! Both gripping and thrilling I could not put this book down! Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘The characters make the story. It sucked me in and kept me reading. I m sorry to have finished it⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I thought about this book even when I wasn t reading it which, to me, is the sign of a good book.⠙ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Story Spinner - Barbara Erskinová

The intense and breathtakingly accomplished novel from the bestselling author of HAMNET and THE MARRIAGE PORTRAIT*440,000 copies sold* Seductive in style, prickly, disturbing and delicious Olivia Laing_____Edinburgh in the 1930s. The Lennox family is having trouble with its youngest daughter. Esme is outspoken, unconventional, and repeatedly embarrasses them in polite society. Something will have to be done.Years later, a young woman named Iris Lockhart receives a letter informing her that she has a great-aunt in a psychiatric unit who is about to be released.Iris has never heard of Esme Lennox and the one person who should know more, her grandmother Kitty, seems unable to answer Iris s questions. What could Esme have done to warrant a lifetime in an institution? And how is it possible for a person to be so completely erased from a family s history?_____ Actually unputdownable Ali Smith Compulsively readable Daily Telegraph O Farrell s subtlety and delicate touch have never been so finely demonstrated Independent on Sunday_____⭐ What readers are saying; ⭐ A gripping page turner and easily the best book i ve read this year ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Truly stunning... the way she writes is just exquisite ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I wanted it to go on and on ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Objev podobné jako The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox - Maggie O’Farrellová

From the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids comes an emotional novel about two women facing the betrayals, heartbreaks, and refuge of true friendship. Phoebe and Suze used to be closer than sisters. Growing up in a quiet and wildly beautiful coastal town in Oregon, they shared everything.Until the secrets they couldn t share threatened their bond and complicated their lives. Now, decades later, Suze, a famous actress desperate for safe haven following a brutal attack, is back in town. Phoebe, a successful illustrator and fabric designer, has discovered keeping a secret means she can t let anyone get close, aside from her beloved granddaughter, Jasmine.As Jasmine s move to London looms, Phoebe doesn t know how to face the return of her old friend and all that s still unsaid between them. Can the two women who ve never confronted their past do it now when the choice is between healing and survival?Heartfelt and layered, The Starfish Sisters is a moving story about the complicated nature of female friendship, the joys and heartbreaks of life, and the resiliency and power that women possess.

Objev podobné jako The Starfish Sisters - Barbara O’Nealová

The brand-new, gripping historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay!⠘Warmth, depth, mystery, magic and the supernatural ⠦ such a beautiful book!⠙ bestselling author Santa Montefiore ⠘A dazzling roller-coaster of a book that will thrill, enchant and intrigue those who love history and the supernatural⠙ bestselling author Alison WeirA love story that will echo through the centuriesA couple torn apart⠦The year is 775AD, and the Saxon King Offa rules with cold ambition. His daughter, Eadburh, destined for an arranged marriage, is devastated when her true love is torn from her. Angry and passionate, she rebels ⠓ and her defiance may lead to war.A past that will not stay buriedCenturies later, unsettling visions disturb a cottage hidden amongst the Welsh hills, and Bea begins to have haunting nightmares. The past is calling ⠓ and Eadburh is trying to exact her revenge. As dreams and reality weave closer together, will Bea have the strength to resist the secrets of the Saxons?The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a spellbinding tale of secrets, magic and the dangerous power of true love⠦⠘So atmospheric and suspenseful, full of myth and magic and hauntings⠙ bestselling author Rachel Hore⠘Mysterious and haunting ⠓ a richly woven tapestry of history and intrigue⠙ bestselling author Fiona Valpy⠘If you like brilliantly written history tinged with magic and ghosts, you ll love this⠙ bestselling author Peter James

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