the song of the cell siddhartha mukherjee

**Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2023**A NEW YORK TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, ECONOMIST, MAIL ON SUNDAY and GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEARFrom the dawn of life itself, every being that has ever lived owes its existence to the cell. Will leave you in awe GuardianThe discovery of this vital form led to a transformation in medicine but also in our understanding of ourselves - not as bodies or machines but as ecosystems. It has also given us the power to treat a vast array of mortal maladies...and even to create new kinds of human altogether.Rich with stories of scientists, doctors and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, The Song of the Cell is a stunning ode to the building blocks of life and the cutting-edge science harnessing their power for the better. Profound...As big a topic as life itself The Times Medical magic Daily Telegraph Vast...important...optimistic Mail on Sunday

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Winner of the 2023 PROSE Award for Excellence in Biological and Life Sciences and the 2023 Chautauqua Prize! Named a New York Times Notable Book and a Best Book of the Year by The Economist, Oprah Daily, BookPage, Book Riot, the New York Public Library, and more! In The Song of the Cell, the extraordinary author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Emperor of All Maladies and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Gene “blends cutting-edge research, impeccable scholarship, intrepid reporting, and gorgeous prose into an encyclopedic study that reads like a literary page-turner” (Oprah Daily).Mukherjee begins this magnificent story in the late 1600s, when a distinguished English polymath, Robert Hooke, and an eccentric Dutch cloth-merchant, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek looked down their handmade microscopes. What they saw introduced a radical concept that swept through biology and medicine, touching virtually every aspect of the two sciences, and altering both forever. It was the fact that complex living organisms are assemblages of tiny, self-contained, self-regulating units. Our organs, our physiology, our selves—hearts, blood, brains—are built from these compartments. Hooke christened them “cells.” The discovery of cells—and the reframing of the human body as a cellular ecosystem—announced the birth of a new kind of medicine based on the therapeutic manipulations of cells. A hip fracture, a cardiac arrest, Alzheimer’s dementia, AIDS, pneumonia, lung cancer, kidney failure, arthritis, COVID pneumonia—all could be reconceived as the results of cells, or systems of cells, functioning abnormally. And all could be perceived as loci of cellular therapies. Filled with writing so vivid, lucid, and suspenseful that complex science becomes thrilling, The Song of the Cell tells the story of how scientists discovered cells, began to understand them, and are now using that knowledge to create new humans. Told in six parts, and laced with Mukherjee’s own experience as a researcher, a doctor, and a prolific reader, The Song of the Cell is both panoramic and intimate—a masterpiece on what it means to be human. “In an account both lyrical and capacious, Mukherjee takes us through an evolution of human understanding: from the seventeenth-century discovery that humans are made up of cells to our cutting-edge technologies for manipulating and deploying cells for therapeutic purposes” (The New Yorker).

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Laura Nsafou and Amélie-Anne Calmo’s picture book Fadya and the Song of the River is a vibrantly colorful illustrated tale celebrating creativity and serving your community. Between the deserts of Mali and the rivers of Mauritania is a song known only to Africa itself. It is a song that can be heard every day, as long as the wind isn’t blowing too hard. It is the song of the Luminaries, a group of women with powerful magic, all dressed in long golden dresses. Fadya is the youngest of the Luminaries, and on her journey she will encounter and help two fishermen who have inadvertently awakened the wrath of the goddess of the river.

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**Nominated for the 2021 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal** Heart-warming ... a celebration of the world around us at a time when we need it the most Creative ReviewBird loves to sing in the towering tree at the heart of the jungle. It feels like home. When the season changes she must say goodbye, but she isn t ready to let go. Award-winning designer Coralie Bickford-Smith takes us on a lyrical and enchanting journey with Bird and her animal friends. Exploring vibrant woodlands and magical night-time skies, we fly with Bird through every page and learn the story of the tree and what will happen when it is time for Bird to go. Beautifully illustrated and lovingly told, The Song of the Tree speaks to the universal search for belonging and reminds us of the importance of community, friendship and the natural world. Exquisite ... vivid ... each page feels alive Observer Wonderful, poetic ... a beautiful telling of a universal theme Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading

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**Nominated for the 2021 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal** A masterwork, every page a sumptuous feast of colour and composition - Financial Times, Summer Books of 2020 The lyrical, heart-warming new tale from the award-winning designer and creator of The Fox and the Star Bird loves to sing in the towering tree at the heart of the jungle. It feels like home.When the season changes she must say goodbye, but she isn t ready to let go.As she listens to the other animals, Bird learns to sing a new song.

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The second novel in the Great Plains trilogy, this is a passionate portrait of the artist as a young womanThea Kronberg, a young girl from a small town in Colorado has a great gift - her beautiful singing voice. Her talent takes her to the great opera houses of Europe, and through ambition and hard work, she forges a life as an artist. But if she can never go home again, nor can she leave behind her past. At last, in a desert canyon in Arizona, Thea has a revelation that will allow her to attain a new state of spirituality and become a truly great artist. Willa Cather makes a world which is burningly alive, sometimes lovely, often tragic Helen Dunmore The Song of the Lark illuminates all her work A. S. Byatt Lingers long in the memory Joyce Carol Oates

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Britain, 60 AD. Hoping to save her lover and her land from the Romans, Herla makes a desperate pact with the Otherworld King. She becomes Lord of the Hunt and for centuries she rides, reaping wanderers souls.Until the night she meets a woman on a bloody battlefield a Saxon queen with ice-blue eyes. Queen thelburg of Wessex is a proven fighter, but after a battlefield defeat she finds her husbands court turning against her. Yet King Ine needs thel more than ever: the dead kings of Wessex are waking, and Ine must master his bloodlines ancient magic if they are to survive. When their paths cross, Herla knows its no coincidence. Something dark and dangerous is at work in the Wessex court.As she and thel grow closer, Herla must find her humanity and a way to break the curse before its too late. Striking, bold and beautifully written Angela Slatter, author of The Briar Book of the Dead.

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A gorgeous and evocative story of how the animals got their colours, from Carnegie Medal-winner Tanya Landman and V A Illustration Award winner Laura Carlin.The earth was young and full of colour. But the animals were dull and drab. The painter decided: something must be done! With dabs and sweeps the painter s brush creates the stripes on the zebra, the sharp suit of the penguin and the bright splashes on parrots. But what can he give the nightingale when his paintbox has run dry? A beautiful and gently moving tale from the award-winning Tanya Landman and Laura Carlin.

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Finally, the lost histories of the Catastrophe will be revealed and with them the ultimate fate of the buried city of Recoletta in the dramatic conclusion to Carrie Patelâ ™s trilogy.

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The old gods are growing restless... Mercenary Casia Greythorne cares about two things: completing her latest job and earning enough coin for the expensive medicine that s keeping her mentor alive. So when the king commands her to investigate a strange plague devastating the empire, she can t resist the massive reward he offers - even if it does mean working with the arrogant and infuriating Captain Elander.But as the death toll rises and strange monsters wreak havoc across the realms, Cas and Elander find themselves up against meddling gods and very old magic. Because an ancient evil is stirring in the shadows. And their empire will not survive its full unleashing.

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When the Spirit of Vengeance comes to judge an entire city, how can one man survive in a place where no one is truly innocent?

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When the Spirit of Vengeance comes to judge an entire city, how can one man survive in a place where no one is truly innocent?

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Their love is the song of the summer. A sharp, funny, and deliciously slow-burning romance . . . Love is a War Song is the book of the summer! LYLA SAGE A swoony love story . . . It s a must read for all romance book lovers HANNAH GRACE I devoured this within hours . . . Sweet and sexy in the perfect package NISHA J. TULI Hilarious, sexy, and oh so addictive . . . Thanks to Danica Nava, I m officially in my cowboy romance reading era ELLIE PALMER Danica Nava s Love is A War Song is an at times hilarious yet moving story of redemption, love, and the importance of family and community KRISTINA FOREST_______________________Native American pop star Avery Fox has become a national joke after a misjudged photoshoot leads to the entire internet dubbing her a fake. With threats coming from every direction and her career in flames, she escapes to her estranged grandmother Lottie s ranch in Oklahoma. Lucas Iron Eyes has called Red Fox Ranch home since he was sixteen, and he lives by three rules to keep himself out of trouble: 1) preserve the culture, 2) respect the horses, and 3) stick to himself. But when he s tasked with picking up Lottie s granddaughter at the bus station, the last person he expected to see is the Avery Fox. Lucas can t stand what Avery represents, and it s clear she doesn t belong there, but with the ranch s survival at risk, Avery and Lucas are forced to form a tentative truce and make a deal: Avery will help raise funds to save the ranch, and in exchange, Lucas will show her what it really means to be an Indian. It s purely transactional, absolutely no horsing around . . . but where s the fun in that?_______________________ Readers will fall hard for Nava s steamy rom-com, brimming with themes of family, community, and belonging LIBRARY JOURNAL A nuanced and entertaining rom-com with plenty of heart PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Danica Nava is a fresh, exciting new voice in the world of romantic comedies EMILY HENRY A dazzling debut . . . I can t wait to read what Nava does next! HANNAH GRACE Danica Nava s writing is fresh, funny, and romantic, and I will read anything she writes SARAH HAWLEY Fresh, funny, and full of heart . . . a romance I won t soon forget CHLOE LIESE

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Improve your lifelong health and well-being by understanding what mitochondria really do for you, and how through small lifestyle changes, these awe-inspiring powerhouses can better your life.Have you ever wondered what makes every heartbeat, every thought, and every movement possible? Meet your mitochondria—tiny but mighty organelles that are the true engines of life. These organelles are popularly known as the “powerhouses of the cell,” but new research shows that the mitochondria do more than just convert food into energy—they’re orchestrators of critical functions that keep you healthy and alive. This groundbreaking book by a leading scientist from Stanford University School of Medicine and her husband, a bestselling author, is the first to provide a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand look at mitochondria and their vital role in human health. It is based on the premise that healthy mitochondria are the key to healthy cells and, thus, to healthy tissues, healthy organs, and a healthy body. The Life Machines provides practical and fundamental principles that you can use to unlock your body’s full potential, answering questions like: -How does exercise help mitochondria improve your muscles and your brain? -What nutrients do mitochondria thrive on, and how is your gut microbiome involved? -How can developing better sleeping habits improve your mitochondrial health? -Why relaxing and managing stress will reduce damage to your mitochondria? -How can you protect your mitochondria from toxins in the environment? -Why mitochondria are the key to healthy aging We are only as healthy as our mitochondria. Dysfunction of these organelles has been linked to diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, cancer, depression, autism spectrum disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and infertility. Now, the remarkable progress in understanding the mitochondrial role in these ailments will shape the future of medicine. Packed with surprising facts, you’ll read about “mitochondrial Eve” who lived in Africa 200,000 years ago; tiny rotors that spin inside your body at fantastic speed; how cancer cells steal mitochondria from immune cells; how mitochondria help shape a baby’s fingers and brain; how mitochondria in your thighs are linked to your cognitive capacity, and more. Skillfully weaving cutting-edge scientific discoveries, expert testimonies, personal stories, and practical insights, The Life Machines is inspiring and hopeful, empowering you to adopt lifestyle changes that will benefit the smallest—and yet most crucial—parts of the human body.

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** NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER **The Gene is the story of one of the most powerful and dangerous ideas in our history from the author of The Emperor of All Maladies.The story begins in an Augustinian abbey in 1856, and takes the reader from Darwin⠙s groundbreaking theory of evolution, to the horrors of Nazi eugenics, to present day and beyond - as we learn to ⠜read⠝ and ⠜write⠝ the human genome that unleashes the potential to change the fates and identities of our children. Majestic in its scope and ambition, The Gene provides us with a definitive account of the epic history of the quest to decipher the master-code that makes and defines humans ⠓ and paints a fascinating vision of both humanity⠙s past and future. For fans of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking and Being Mortal by Atul Gwande.⠘Siddhartha Mukherjee is the perfect person to guide us through the past, present, and future of genome science⠙ Bill Gates ⠘A thrilling and comprehensive account of what seems certain to be the most radical, controversial and, to borrow from the subtitle, intimate science of our time⠦Read this book and steel yourself for what comes next⠙ Sunday Times

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Benvenuto Cellini is an artist-craftsman, one of the greatest sculptors in the renaissance, passionately devoted to art, the worshipper and frequenter of the great men of his time, the divine Michelangelo, who came to his studio, the marvellous Titian (the adjectives are Cellini s ). He loathed the sculptor Torregiano because he had broken Michelangelo s nose.His autobiography gives a quite extraordinarily vivid account of daily life in Renaissance Florence and Rome, its studios, its taverns, its violence, his loves, the kings, cardinals and popes who commission his works. At 27 he helps direct the defence of the castello San Angelo; his account of his imprisonment there under a mad castellan (who thought he was a bat), his escape by an improvised rope, his recapture, his confinement in a cell of tarantulas and venomous worms is a chapter of adventure equal to any in fact or fiction.Later he describes burning all his furniture to achieve sufficient heat to cast of one of his most famous works, Perseus and the Head of Medusa. Cellini s Life was translated by Goethe into German. The Everyman translation by Anne Macdonell (1903) is widely recognised as the most faithful to the energy and spirit of the original.

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The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce’s award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel Filled with magic and mayhem, adventure and action, swords and spells, book one in the Song of the Lioness quartet is the ultimate introduction to Alanna and Tamora Pierce’s legendary Tortall universe. In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times bestseller Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. Alanna isn’t like other girls from noble families—what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren’t allowed to do. But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna’s skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . .

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Song of the Sun God spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland, whilst learning to embrace its new home. Nala and Rajan, a young couple, begin their married life in 1946, on the eve of Ceylon’s independence from Britain. Arranged in marriage, they learn to love each other and protect their growing family, against the backdrop of increasing ethnic tension. Funny, warm and tender, we see Nala and Rajan’s family navigate war, migration, old loyalties and new beginnings, relying on the philosophy of their religion, their ancestors and each other. As the country descends into a bloody civil war, Nala and Rajan must decide which path is best for their family; and live with the consequences of their mistakes. Over time, Nala and Rajan teach their family why some parts of their history and heritage are worth holding onto; and why some parts and people have to be left behind. Song of the Sun God is about the wisdom, mistakes and sacrifices of our past that enable us to live more freely in the future. PRAISE FOR SONG OF THE SUN GOD ‘an emotive and insightful read.’ – The Saturday Paper ‘a book that doesn’t look away from the brutality of the Sri Lankan conflict – torture, forced displacements and disappearances, cultural destruction and worse – but it also balances horror with humour, and indeed love.’ – Sydney Morning Herald ‘[Chandran] does not shy from the horror of war yet holds hope for mankind.’ – The Weekend Australian ‘a rich heritage tapestry to embrace’ The Australian Women #39;s Weekly ‘a sweeping tale of love, duty and migration’ – The West Weekend

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Uncover the dark past of the celestials in this melodic tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca. Filled with rich imagery and delicate poetry, the Song of the Six Realms will echo long after its tune has ended.Xue, a talented young musician, has no past and probably no future. Orphaned at a young age, her kindly poet uncle arranged for an apprenticeship at one of the most esteemed entertainment houses in the kingdom. When her uncle is killed in a bandit attack, she is devastated to lose her last connection to a life outside her indenture contract.With no family and no patron, Xue faces a lifetime of servitude—until one night, she is unexpectedly called to put on a private performance for the enigmatic Duke Meng. The young man is strangely kind, and surprises Xue with an irresistible offer: Serve as a musician-in-residence at his manor for one year, and he’ll set her free of her indenture. When the duke whisks her away to his estate, she discovers he’s not just some country noble: He’s the Duke of Dreams, one of the divine rulers of the Celestial Realm.The Six Realms are on the brink of disaster, and the duke needs to unlock memories from Xue’s past which could help to stop the impending war. But first, Xue must survive being the target of every monster and deity in the Six Realms.

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From award-winning and beloved children s author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Song of the Dolphin Boy, with a cover illustration by Shonagh Rae, an updated author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. This moving adventure about the impact of plastic pollution on our seas is must-read modern classic, with black and white illustrations by Peter Bailey.Finn has always been different, and in the tiny Scottish fishing village of Stromhead he sticks out like a sore thumb.He s always felt that something was missing; until one day he dives into the ocean and finds that, swimming with the dolphins, he feels completely at home.But his new friends are in danger of being injured by the rubbish that floats out into the water - and now a supermarket is going to release thousands of balloons that could drift out to sea and cause even more damage. Desperate to help the dolphins, Finn goes to the Lighthouse Crew, a group of kids who have always left Finn out. Will they be able to set aside their differences to save the dolphins? And what will Finn discover about his past along the way?This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An author letter by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions

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Uncover the dark past of the celestials in this melodic tale inspired by Chinese mythology and Daphne du Maurier s Rebecca. Filled with rich imagery and delicate poetry, the Song of the Six Realms will echo long after the tune has ended. Xue, a talented young musician, has no past and probably no future. Orphaned at a young age, her kindly poet uncle took her in and arranged for an apprenticeship at one of the most esteemed entertainment houses in the kingdom. She doesn t remember much from before entering the House of Flowing Water, and when her uncle is suddenly killed in a bandit attack, she is devastated to lose her last connection to a life outside of her indenture contract.

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Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: dětská, Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Grow: Song of the Evertree Xbox Digital – Objevte živoucí jedinečný světNajděte jedinečná místa s fantastickou faunou a flórou a poznejte tento krásný svět svým vlastním tempem. Jak chcete strávit svůj čas? Prozkoumáváním jeskyní a řešením hádanek, sbíráním minerálů a květin, rybařením nebo chytáním brouků? Rozhodnutí je jen na vás! Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Grow: Song of the Evertree Xbox Digital – Pěstujte své vlastní světyNaučte se vytvářet World Seeds prostřednictvím alchymie, abyste vytvořili zcela nové světy s jedinečnými vlastnostmi. Snažte se tyto světy omlazovat a sledujte, jak se mění, a sledujte, jak se před vašima očima objevují nové vlastnosti....

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Puzzle Paperblanks – Song of the Sea (500 dílků)Nechte se unést do magického světa irského folklóru s tímto originálním puzzle o 500 dílcích ze série Paperblanks. Puzzle přináší umění z filmu Píseň moře (Song of the Sea) od studia Cartoon Saloon – poetického příběhu o selkiích, rodině a síle vyprávění. Vizuálně výrazný design s texturou a hlubokým významem osloví každého, kdo má rád silné emoce a estetiku ručně kreslené animace. Autentická ilustrace od Tomma Moora Design inspirovaný irskou mytologií a keltským uměním Reprodukce umění z filmu nominovaného na Oscara Proč si ho zamilujete Silný příběh a vizuálně podmanivé zpracování Puzzle jako umělecký zážitek – nejen ke skládání, ale i k obdivování Stylový dárek pro milovníky animace, kultury a designu Obsah balení 1× puzzle o 500 dílcích Elegantní balení v duchu značky Paperblanks Pro každého, kdo v sobě nese kousek příběhu a lásku k výjimečnému umění.

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A lyrical tale of a mother bear and her cubs exploring the beauty of the changing seasons, A Song of the Seasons invites the reader into the wild of the forest.

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He had been waiting all his life, hoping to hear the hare s songâ ¦The boy and his family are special. While others hunt the hares, his family search for leverets orphaned by the hunt and keep them safe. But this isn t why they are special. It is because they hold the secret of the song of the golden hare. -- Books Council of Wales

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The Last Song of the Mistle Thrush is a heartfelt tale about hope, love and fresh starts, and the responsibility we all share for natureâ ™s future. Blending its evocative imagery with seamless rhyme, this enchanting picture book inspires children to appreciate Earthâ ™s simple gifts and to understand their role as future guardians of nature.

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First English translation of the complete versions of three chansons de geste inspired by the Romance epic, the Song of Roland.

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Tři příběhy tří domorodých kmenů Rukai, Atayal a Pangcah (Amis) nás vrací zpět na počátek ke kořenům tchajwanské domorodé kultury. Tchaj-wan známý též pod názvem Formosa, neboli Krásný ostrov, leží v Tichém oceánu nedaleko čínské provincie Fu-ťien, mezi Filipínami a Japonskem. Zde jej omývá teplý mořský proud Kurošio, který k jeho břehům přináší bohatý mořský život. Hornatý ostrov ležící na pomezí tropického a subtropického podnebného pásu je nejen domovem řady unikátních endemických druhů, ale i domorodých kmenů melanésko-polynéského původu, jejichž kultura vyrůstá v těsném sepětí s místní přírodou. Příběhy původního obyvatelstva se prochází levharti obláčkoví, černí medvědi ušatí či obávané zmije, jakými jsou ploskolebci nosorozí. Kmeny s nimi uzavírají své pokrevní svazky. Čelenky náčelníků zase zdobí peří bažantů mikádo. Boje, které bojovníci svádí, se vedou proti nelítostným Sluncím nebo obludám, které ohrožují život kmene a teprve s velkým úsilím je lze překonat. Bohatě ilustrovaná kniha dává nahlédnout do ústní tradice melanésko-polynéských kmenů a je určena čtenářům každého věku, od těch nejmenších až po ty nejstarší. ---------------------------- Taiwan is an island in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of mainland China. For centuries, the island has had a diverse mix of cultures and languages . The indigenous tribes on the island are distinctive examples . Their languages are classified as Austronesian languages close to those of the inhabitants of today s Philippines, Indonesia or New Guinea and Polynesia. Taiwan has thus become the platform where you can see the influences brought by the migrants from Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. The literary tradition of the Taiwanese is very rich, although they do not have their own writing system. The key to choose these three stories is the title of the book loosely hidden by the topics of the selected stories. It contains the natural elements that make up the world around us. In this book we find poetic stories about fire, water and the earth. They are stories full of known archetypes of humanity. We learn about the long journey to the end of the world and shooting down of the Sun, a story not unlike the well-known legend Beauty and the Beast . We also find the well-known battle of the archetypes of good and evil in the story of the natives victory over the monsters. This wonderful book with three indigenous stories, which shows the world Taiwanese culture and legends through delicate but colorful illustrations, will not disappoint discerning readers of any age.

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Follow Siddhartha on a journey toward peace and enlightenment in this vibrantly illustrated hardcover edition of Herman Hesse’s lyrical masterwork.Set in ancient Nepal, Siddhartha rediscovers the illumination gained through travel, meditation, and the teachings of the Buddha. Join the young Brahmin in his quest for reality as he explores themes of enlightenment and self-discovery. This stunning edition brings renewed brilliance to Herman Hesse’s classic novel Siddhartha with:A display-worthy cover featuring debossing and foil accentsSumptuous chapter openers, each boasting a full-color illustration surrounded by meditative patternsDecorative flourishes on each page cornerIntricately illustrated pull quotes throughout the bookCombined with the original text from the US publication in 1951, these elements enhance Hesse’s poetic vision, invigorating the mind and senses. This elegantly designed keepsake edition is an inspiring addition to any bookshelf.

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A clear-eyed portrayal of the audacious Renaissance sculptor Benvenuto Cellini.

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From the award-winning author of the Dreamland series comes a new dark romantic fantasy about a young woman finding hope in her powers of destruction.The Thief Kingdom is a place hidden within the world of Aadilor. Many whisper of its existence, but few have found this place, where magic and pleasure abound. There, the mysterious Thief King reigns supreme with the help of the Mousai, a trio of revered and feared sorceresses.Larkyra Bassette may be the youngest of the Mousai, but when she sings her voice has the power to slay monsters. When it’s discovered the Duke of Lachlan is siphoning a poisonous drug from the Thief Kingdom and using it to abuse his tenants, Larkyra is offered her first solo mission to stop the duke. Eager to prove herself, Larkyra accepts by posing as the duke’s potential bride. But her plans grow complicated when she finds herself drawn to Lord Darius Mekenna, Lachlan’s rightful heir. Soon she suspects Darius has his own motivations for ridding Lachlan of the corrupt duke. Larkyra and Darius must learn to trust each other if there is to be any hope of saving the people of Lachlan—and themselves.Welcome to the world of Aadilor, where lords and ladies can be murderers and thieves, and the most alluring notes are often the deadliest. Dare to listen?

Objev podobné jako Song of the Forever Rains - E.J. Mellow

A magical, strange, gripping tale Spectator A cracking adventure... so nail-biting you ll need to wear protective gloves The TimesDeep in the woods, a young boy is kept prisoner by his uncle. He sees no other children, and has no friends. But he does hold the key to a secret.Meanwhile, in a nearby village, schoolteacher Frans invents stories of perilous deeds, shipwrecks, and haunted castles to entertain his pupils. Then one stormy evening, he is summoned to a clandestine meeting, and sent on a real-life quest - to free the boy in the woods. His adventure will involve hidden treasure, magicians and a prophecy. He will learn the secret of the Seven Ways. He will find seven allies. And he will make a fearsome enemy.But will he accomplish his mission?Part of the new Pushkin Children s Classics series of thrilling, magical and inspiring stories from around the world, which young readers will return to time and again.Translated by Laura Watkinson.Tonke Dragt was born in Jakarta in 1930 and spent most of her childhood in Indonesia. Her family moved to the Netherlands after the war and, after studying at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, Dragt became an art teacher. She published her first book in 1961, followed a year later by The Letter for the King, which won the Children s Book of the Year award and has been translated into sixteen languages. Dragt was awarded the State Prize for Youth Literature in 1976 and was knighted in 2001. She died in 2024.Laura Watkinson is a full-time translator from Dutch, Italian and German. She has translated many titles for Pushkin Children s Books, including Jan Terlouw s Winter in Wartime, Tonke Dragt s The Letter for the King and Annet Schaap s Lampie. She lives in Amsterdam.

Objev podobné jako The Song of Seven - Tonke Dragtová

**OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD**WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Captivating DONNA TARTT I loved it J K ROWLING Ravishingly vivid EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles s mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. A book I could not put down ANN PATCHETTâ ˜An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliadâ ™ GUARDIANâ ˜Sexy, dangerous, mysticalâ ™ BETTANY HUGHES

Objev podobné jako The Song of Achilles - Madeline Millerová

**OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD****A 10th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, FEATURING A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR**WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Captivating DONNA TARTT I loved it J K ROWLING Ravishingly vivid EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles s mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. A book I could not put down ANN PATCHETTâ ˜An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliadâ ™ GUARDIANâ ˜Sexy, dangerous, mysticalâ ™ BETTANY HUGHES

Objev podobné jako The Song of Achilles - Madeline Millerová

Dyslexia-Friendly Edition using sans serif font printed with blue ink on cream paper.**OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD**WINNER OF THE ORANGE WOMEN S PRIZE FOR FICTIONTHE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONA SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Captivating DONNA TARTT I loved it J K ROWLING Ravishingly vivid EMMA DONOGHUEGreece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles s mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear. A book I could not put down ANN PATCHETTâ ˜An exciting, sexy, violent Superman version of The Iliadâ ™ GUARDIANâ ˜Sexy, dangerous, mysticalâ ™ BETTANY HUGHES

Objev podobné jako The Song of Achilles - Madeline Millerová

Plátěná taška Paperblanks. Kolekce Irish Folklore Trilogy inspirovaná keltskou mytologií. Motiv byl vytvořen ve spolupráci s irským animačním studiem Cartoon Saloon. Rozměr 380 x 380 x 90 mm Originální umění: Původní ilustrace ze série Irská folklórní trilogie od Cartoon Saloon Období: 2008–2020 Region: Irsko Keltská mytologie a dechberoucí animace ožívají v této jedinečné kolekci papírenských produktů, vytvořené ve spolupráci s irským animačním studiem Cartoon Saloon. Silné příběhy a podmanivá vizuální stránka studia si získaly srdce diváků všech věkových kategorií. Díky působivému originálnímu umění a fascinujícím scénám je spojení, které cítíme s těmito emotivními příběhy, naprosto jedinečné.Obzvláště blízká nám je oslavovaná Irská folklórní trilogie, série pohádek nominovaných na Oscara, které diváky přenášejí do bohatých a podmanivých světů plných univerzálních témat a emocí.Studio Cartoon Saloon dává přednost tradičnímu ručně kreslenému stylu animace, a tak v jeho filmech ožívají propracované, vířivé vzory starověkého irského umění. Tento přístup jej odlišuje od současného animačního světa, který se téměř zcela přesunul do digitálního prostředí. Sdílené hodnoty a vášeň pro umění učinily tuto spolupráci zcela přirozenou. Máme obrovskou radost, že Tomm Moore, režisér několika nejúspěšnějších filmů studia, pro nás exkluzivně vytvořil originální ilustrace na přebaly této kolekce.Na tomto produktu je reprodukováno umění z filmu Píseň moře (Song of the Sea, 2009), druhého dílu Irské folklórní trilogie. Tomm Moore chtěl vytvořit moderní pohádku inspirovanou tradičními irskými vypravěči známými jako seanachai. Film čerpá z několika keltských mýtů a lidových příběhů, které jsou citlivě vetkány do jeho vyprávění.Píseň moře je jediným filmem trilogie zasazeným do moderní doby. Hlavní zápletka se inspiruje mytologickými selkiemi, kouzelnými bytostmi z irského folklóru, které žijí jako tuleni v moři, ale na souši se mění v lidi. Příběh sleduje osud malého irského chlapce, jenž zjistí, že jeho němá sestra Saoirse, kterou viní ze smrti jejich matky, je ve skutečnosti selkie. Aby zachránila kouzelné bytosti před keltskou bohyní Machou, musí se vydat na neobyčejnou cestu.Píseň moře je nádhernou a nadčasovou poctou irské vypravěčské tradici a moudrosti, která přetrvává po generace.

Objev podobné jako Plátěná taška Paperblanks - Song of the Sea

Luxusní zápisník Paperblanks z kolekce Irish Folklore Trilogy. Originální design inspirovaný světovými vzory a uměleckými díly. Pevná vazba. Hedvábná záložka pro nalezení správné strany. Ručně sešívaná vazba. Zadní kapsa pro poznámky. Zavírání pomocí magnetické přezky. Zesílené listy, kterými neprosvítá inkoust. Velikost ultra - 180 x 230 mm. Gramáž papíru 120 gsm. 144 stran. Nelinkovaný. Originální umění: Původní ilustrace ze série Irská folklórní trilogie od Cartoon Saloon Období: 2008–2020 Region: Irsko Keltská mytologie a dechberoucí animace ožívají v této jedinečné kolekci papírenských produktů, vytvořené ve spolupráci s irským animačním studiem Cartoon Saloon. Silné příběhy a podmanivá vizuální stránka studia si získaly srdce diváků všech věkových kategorií. Díky působivému originálnímu umění a fascinujícím scénám je spojení, které cítíme s těmito emotivními příběhy, naprosto jedinečné.Obzvláště blízká nám je oslavovaná Irská folklórní trilogie, série pohádek nominovaných na Oscara, které diváky přenášejí do bohatých a podmanivých světů plných univerzálních témat a emocí.Studio Cartoon Saloon dává přednost tradičnímu ručně kreslenému stylu animace, a tak v jeho filmech ožívají propracované, vířivé vzory starověkého irského umění. Tento přístup jej odlišuje od současného animačního světa, který se téměř zcela přesunul do digitálního prostředí. Sdílené hodnoty a vášeň pro umění učinily tuto spolupráci zcela přirozenou. Máme obrovskou radost, že Tomm Moore, režisér několika nejúspěšnějších filmů studia, pro nás exkluzivně vytvořil originální ilustrace na přebaly této kolekce.Na tomto produktu je reprodukováno umění z filmu Píseň moře (Song of the Sea, 2009), druhého dílu Irské folklórní trilogie. Tomm Moore chtěl vytvořit moderní pohádku inspirovanou tradičními irskými vypravěči známými jako seanachai. Film čerpá z několika keltských mýtů a lidových příběhů, které jsou citlivě vetkány do jeho vyprávění.Píseň moře je jediným filmem trilogie zasazeným do moderní doby. Hlavní zápletka se inspiruje mytologickými selkiemi, kouzelnými bytostmi z irského folklóru, které žijí jako tuleni v moři, ale na souši se mění v lidi. Příběh sleduje osud malého irského chlapce, jenž zjistí, že jeho němá sestra Saoirse, kterou viní ze smrti jejich matky, je ve skutečnosti selkie. Aby zachránila kouzelné bytosti před keltskou bohyní Machou, musí se vydat na neobyčejnou cestu.Píseň moře je nádhernou a nadčasovou poctou irské vypravěčské tradici a moudrosti, která přetrvává po generace.

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Press the button and sing along to the tune of the Rainybow Song with Bing!Sing along to the Rainybow Song and learn the colours of the rainbow in this fantastic board book. Little Bingsters will love pressing the big button and singing along to the musicBased on the Rainybow Song on YouTube.

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Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure! This chapter book series is purrfect for newly confident readers who are looking for superhero stories.In Kitty and the Starlight Song, Kitty is preparing for the end of the year concert - her class will be singing a song in front of the whole school, and each one of them will have a line to sing as a solo. As a superhero-in-training with cat-like superpowers, Kitty can do all sorts of marvellous things, from jumping between roofs to catching thieves and recovering stolen treasures. As a superhero, Kitty is learning to be brave and to trust in her skills. But as a regular girl, Kitty is terrified to sing in front of everyone at school. She will need the help of her trusted cat crew to overcome her stage-fright. Kitty and the Starlight Song is the eighth book in the chapter book series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, cat-packed exploits and striking two-colour art on every page, Kitty is the perfect pick for newly independent readers.

Objev podobné jako Kitty and the Starlight Song - Paula Harrisonová

An exciting new stand-alone adventure by the internationally bestselling author of The Letter for the King.Seven paths, seven unlikely friends, and one extraordinary adventure featuring magicians, secret passages, conspiracies, hidden treasures, a black cat with green eyes and a sealed parchment which predicts the future.At the end of every schoolday, new teacher Mr Van der Steg entertains his pupils with tall tales of incredible events, which he claims really happened to him - involving hungry lions and haunted castles, shipwrecks and desert islands. One day, when he can t think of anything suitably exciting to tell them, he invents a story about a very important letter which he s expecting that evening, with news of a perilous mission. Evening arrives and so, to his surprise, does an enigmatic letter...And so Mr Van der Steg is drawn into a real-life adventure, featuring a grumpy coachman, a sinister uncle, eccentric ancestors, a hidden treasure, an ancient prophecy and Geert-Jan, a young boy who is being kept prisoner in the mysterious House of Stairs.

Objev podobné jako The Song of Seven - Tonke Dragtová

Hudební CD - Led Zeppelin byli na vrcholu tvůrčích sil, když v červenci 1973 odehráli v newyorkské Madison Square Garden sérii živých vystoupení, kterou zachytili v koncertním filmu The Song Remains The Same. Soundtrack k snímku vyšel původně v roce 1976 v produkci Jimmyho Page. Led Zeppelin byli na vrcholu tvůrčích sil, když v červenci 1973 odehráli v newyorkské Madison Square Garden sérii živých vystoupení, kterou zachytili v koncertním filmu The Song Remains The Same. Soundtrack k snímku vyšel původně v roce 1976 v produkci Jimmyho Page. Legendární skupina se k záznamu vrací v rámci reediční kampaně, kterou odstartovala v roce 2014. The Song Remains The Same bylo nově zremasterováno a vychází v nejrůznějších formátech, které rozhodně uspokojí každého fanouška Led Zepp. K dispozici je 2CD a 4LP, dále Blu-ray verze obsahující zvukovou stopu v nejkvalitnějším 5.1 surround sound formátu a sběratelský Super Deluxe Boxed Set, jehož komponenty tvoří 2CD, 4LP a...

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The definitive text in cell biology now with the Digital Problems Book in Smartwork .

Objev podobné jako Molecular Biology of the Cell - David Morgan, Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Rebecca Heald, Peter Walter, Martin ) Raff, Keith ) Roberts

This classic of twentieth-century literature chronicles the spiritual evolution of a man living in India at the time of the Buddha—a tale that has inspired generations of readers. We are invited along on Siddhartha’s journey, experiencing his highs, lows, loves, and disappointments along with the beauty and intricacies of the mind, the natural world, and everything he encounters on the path to enlightenment. Sherab Chödzin Kohn’s flowing, poetic translation conveys the philosophical and spiritual nuances of Hesse’s text, paying special attention to the meditative experience. The introduction to this edition explores Hesse’s own spiritual journey as evidenced in his journals and personal letters and the wide-ranging impact Siddhartha has had, and continues to have, on American culture.This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series. The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.

Objev podobné jako Siddhartha - Herman Hesse, Kohn Sherab Chödzin

In ancient Britain, a damned immortal and a warrior queen fall in love â “ but are threatened by the Otherworld King, who wants to rule the living as well as the dead. An epic retelling of The Wild Hunt from Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong.

Objev podobné jako Song of the Huntress - Lucy Holland

A project to re-introduce beavers brings a town together against a common threat, in this touching tale from award-winning author Gill Lewis.As Cari and her mum try to rebuild their home and lives after a devastating flood, they hear of a plan to reintroduce beavers into the area. The changes these amazing animals make to waterways could help to prevent further flooding and Cari knows that she has to get involved.But with the project facing resistance from other locals, can she convince them to give the beavers a chance â “ and will it be enough to save her home from being destroyed for a second time?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

Objev podobné jako Song of the River - Gill Lewis

The hugely anticipated final volume of The Wars of Light and Shadow brings this widely acclaimed, masterful epic fantasy series to its powerful, earth-shattering close.

Objev podobné jako Song of the Mysteries - Wurts Janny

Written primarily for students embarking on an undergraduate bioscience degree, this primer provides a clear introduction to the main aspects of cell signalling in biological systems, demystifying the subject for those new to the field. The primer provides an overview of cell signalling and highlights its importance in all organisms, before going on to describe the main components of cell signalling and examples of signal transduction pathways. The discussion then progresses on to key physiological conditions in which cell signalling has an instrumental role: cancer, apoptosis and diabetes. After getting to grips with the fundamentals of the subject, Cell Signalling opens a discussion on the future of the discipline, including how manipulation of cell signalling pathways is seen as the biggest target for the pharmaceutical industry, and how crop diseases, plant survival during stress, and post-harvest storage are all influenced by cell signalling pathways.Cell Signalling is supported by online resources and is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources include:For students:- Self-test questionsFor registered adopters of the book:· Figures from the book, available to download

Objev podobné jako Cell Signalling - John T. Hancock

THE EXPLOSIVE SEQUEL TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING FANTASY THE NIGHT ENDS WITH FIRE.A young woman who wields the power of the dragon must decide where her loyalties lie - and where her heart belongs - in this enthralling re-imagining of the legend of Mulan.The war may be over, but Hai Meilin is still paying a heavy toll. Upon her return to Anlai, she is cast into prison. Her crime? Wielding a sword as a woman. In the palace, Meilin is a pariah. But beyond the imperial walls, her legend has taken on a life of its own. To the east, a rebel leader needs Meilin to helm his revolution. In the south, a former enemy prince seeks her aid in restoring balance to the Three Kingdoms. And back home, Liu Sky, Meilin s commander and first love, wants Meilin by his side in his bid for the throne. Pulled in all directions, Meilin vows that this time she will not be so quick to trust. Yet there is one she cannot help but listen to - for he dwells within her. The sea dragon Qinglong has his own plans. During the war, Meilin wielded his power to cheat death and gain victory; now he has come to collect his dues. Meilin s mother warned her long ago: the spirits demand blood. And Qinglong is ravenous.READERS LOVE THE SERIES It blew me away and left me hooked! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The romance is flawless ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There s nothing I love more in fiction these days than an ambitiously flawed woman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The pacing of this was absolutely perfect ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow what a book devoured this in 24 hours ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Objev podobné jako The Dragon Wakes With Thunder - Song K. X.

Forged in battle. Her legend begins.A young woman who wields the power of the dragon must decide where her loyalties lie - and where her heart belongs - in this enthralling re-imagining of the legend of Mulan.The war may be over, but Hai Meilin is still paying a heavy toll. Upon her return to Anlai, she is cast into prison. Her crime? Wielding a sword as a woman.In the palace, Meilin is a pariah. But beyond the imperial walls, her legend has taken on a life of its own. To the east, a rebel leader needs Meilin to helm his revolution. In the south, a former enemy prince seeks her aid in restoring balance to the Three Kingdoms. And back home, Liu Sky, Meilin s commander and first love, wants Meilin by his side in his bid for the throne.Pulled in all directions, Meilin vows that this time she will not be so quick to trust. Yet there is one she cannot help but listen to - for he dwells within her.The sea dragon Qinglong has his own plans. During the war, Meilin wielded his power to cheat death and gain victory; now he has come to collect his dues. Meilin s mother warned her long ago: the spirits demand blood. And Qinglong is ravenous.

Objev podobné jako The Dragon Wakes With Thunder - Song K. X.

When you were born, a song began...So begins this lyrical and unique non-fiction picture book by award-winning children s author Nicola Davies. With tenderness and a good deal of heart, Nicola introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Using the metaphor of song, the book opens with the arrival of a newborn and its unique song , then pans out to explore all the essential things that every song needs to thrive - love, protection, a home, a name, the chance to explore and learn. In the latter half of the book, the issues of child labour, exploitation and war are sensitively introduced to emphasise that we all must play our part in championing children s rights and offering support to those who need it most. With beautiful and deeply moving watercolour illustrations by award-winning artist Marc Martin, this is a book that encourages children, and the adults in their lives, to speak up for young people all around the world, and to treat one another with compassion and kindness.

Objev podobné jako Every Child A Song - Nicola Davies