the song of the tree bickford smith coralie
The Song of the Tree - Bickford-Smith Coralie
**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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The Song of the Tree - Bickford-Smith Coralie
**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 Fox and the Star - Bickford-Smith Coralie
***Waterstones Book of the Year 2015***From an award-winning designer comes an original fable about need and lossOnce there was a Fox who lived in a deep, dense forest. For as long as Fox could remember, his only friend had been Star, who lit the forest paths each night. But then one night Star was not there, and Fox had to face the forest all alone. The Fox and the Star is a work of prose and design, each page thoughtfully created by Coralie Bickford-Smith
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The Worm and the Bird - Bickford-Smith Coralie
‘Enchanting, touching, full of lightness and wisdom’ Carlo RovelliFrom the bestselling author of The Fox and the Star, a spellbinding clothbound fable about searching and hoping, and how the smallest moment can be beautifulDeep below the earth, Worm dreams of having more space. There''s not much room down there.Above, Bird waits, through sun and rain and wind. As the day goes on, will they both find what they are looking for?Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2018
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The Worm and the Bird - Bickford-Smith Coralie
**Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2018**This is the story of a worm in the earth, a bird in the trees, and the joy to be found in life''s smallest moments, from the award-winning creator of The Fox and the Star. ''Gorgeous'' The Times''The loveliest offering for small readers'' Amanda Craig, ''Best Children''s Books of 2017''''Absolutely stunning. A very sweet story with a touch of dark humour too. Wonderful'' Chris Haughton, author of A Bit Lost
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Fadya and the Song of the River - Laura Nsafou
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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The Way of the Hermit - Ken Smith
The International Bestseller ''A love story to the mountains in the mist, the pulsating northern lights and the red deer at dawn. And to independence'' – The Washington Post''A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful'' – Kirkus Reviews''Ken Smith’s advice for staying alive in inclement conditions could equally be applied to achieving hard-won dreams'' – Geographical''Ken Smith comes across as a thoughtful, resourceful and above all humane man . . . inspiring'' – BBC Countryfile Magazine*****Could you leave behind the bustle of modern society and spend your days immersed in nature? In The Way of the Hermit, seventy-four-year-old Ken Smith recounts a life he has chosen to spend alone with the wilderness.Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as ''the lonely loch'', where he lives off the land: he fishes for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple. He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit.For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class origins ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Song of the Poor
Tommy Greenan was a young Scottish priest who chose to live and work among the poorest of the poor in civil war-torn El Salvador in the 1980s and early 1990s, shortly after the altar assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero, whose ministry to the victims of state repression had greatly inspired him. Tommy shared the poverty, fears and grief of the communities in which he lived. Death was an everyday reality, and priests who sided with the poor were considered subversives, enemies of the regime. Amid the danger and his pastoral duties, he wrote hundreds of reflections, stories and meditations that gave true witness to the daily life of his friends and neighbours. Together they represent a passionate voice for the voiceless, a memorial to short lives that would otherwise have been unknown and unseen. Following Tommy’s death, The Song of the Poor collects an exceptional selection of his writings from El Salvador, presented in beautiful, often shattering, short chapters. They are intense and moving, yet often humorous, ranging from colourful human encounters to profound meditations on personal, political and religious matters. They provide an unforgettable chronicle of the life of the poor and of a remarkable individual in a time ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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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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The Song of the Lark - Willa Cather
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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The Book of the Tree - Angus Hyland, Kendra Wilson
The Book of the Tree is a celebration of trees in art featuring works by some of the world''s leading artists, photographers and illustrators."The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way."William BlakeFrom stately old oaks to beautiful forests and woods, trees have provided a source of inspiration for artists throughout history.This charming gift book presents a selection of some of the most beautiful artworks inspired by trees. Interspersed throughout the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular trees, from Egon Shiele''s delicate watercolors of chestnut trees, to Rousseau''s exotic forests, Claire Cansick''s vivid woodlands and Hockney''s tree-lined groves.The Book of the Tree presents a wonderful collection of arboreal art that revels in the enduring beauty of our trees, woodlands and forests. It is the perfect gift for art-lovers, tree-lovers and nature-lovers.More books in the series:The Book of the Flower by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781786272454)The Book of the Bird by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781780677507)The Book of the Dog by Angus Hyland and Kendra Wilson (9781780676562)The Book of the Cat by Angus Hyland and Caroline Roberts (9781786270719)The ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Eye of the Tiger - Wilbur Smith
'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror He left that life behind.
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The Song of the Dead - Carrie Patel
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 Patel’s trilogy.
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The Dark of the Sun - Wilbur Smith
An action-packed thriller featuring a mismatched band of mercenaries, from global bestseller Wilbur Smith.
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The Song of the Lark - Willa Cather
The second novel in Willa Cather’s Great Plains trilogy, is a lyrical coming-of-age story charting the struggles of an artists life. ''Lingers long in the memory'' Joyce Carol Oates Thea Kronberg, gifted with a beautiful voice, defies her humble beginnings in Colorado and finds success far from her small hometown. But her achievements come with painful drawbacks. As the distance between Thea and her roots increases, she must fight to find her inner strength and reach her full potential. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY PENELOPE LIVELY
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The Book of the Bothy - Phoebe Smith
A celebration of 26 of the author's favourite bothies, as she shares her memories of her favourite 'stone tents' all over the UK in remote and wild locations. Packed with expert advice on how to make use of these 'free, old, empty houses', from packing lists to bothy etiquette and the best walks into these remote locations.
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In the Shade of the Tree - Aminah Dobias
Twenty-five sincere stories written by a young student who encounters a rare Teacher on his life journey. In the shade of the olive tree, which always provides them a pleasant and refreshing shade during the intense heat, the wise Teacher teaches him the demanding but beautiful art of life, the balance of living, harmony, peace, and love of God, but also the uniqueness of every creation and, at the same time, the irreversible vanity.
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The Song of the Marked - S. M. Gaither
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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The Song of the Sycamore - Edward Cox
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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The Song of the Sycamore - Edward Cox
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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The Wisdom of the Shire - Noble Smith
A fun guide to applying the wisdom of The Hobbit to everyday life.
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The Triumph of the Sun - Wilbur Smith
The Courtneys meet the Ballantynes in a sweeping adventure.
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Love is a War Song - Danica Nava
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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Christmas Tree Race - Naomi Jones
A fabulously festive picture book packed with adorable Christmas decoration characters in a race to the top of the tree. Who will be the winner?It's nearly Christmas, and that can only mean one thing... it's time to decorate the tree!Star and her Christmas decoration friends are so excited. They can't wait to get out of their box and up on to the branches! But this year, everyone wants to be the star of the show at the very top of the tree. Can these friends learn to share the limelight before they all come crashing down?A fun and festive picture book that's perfect for sharing in the run-up to Christmas. "A festive picture-book caper with a child-pleasing twist."Guardian“So cute! Sure to bring joy to the world.â€Rob Biddulph“With a lively cast of characters and bold, appealing artwork, this book is a whole lot of festive fun that families are bound to enjoy while decorating their Christmas trees.â€Tom Percival"Bright and beautiful! I LOVE this festive and sparkly story about a box of cheeky Christmas decorations!"Harriet Muncaster“A fabulous festive delight that will have the whole family laughing – including the cat!â€Rachael Davis-Featherstone“If you need a fun break from untangling last year's Christmas lights, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Zandi's Song - Zandile Ndhlovu
Featured on CBS Mornings and The Kelly Clarkson Show!Zandi is a girl on a mission: to bring a message of conservation to the world.Zandi was always thinking and dreaming about the ocean. Then, one special day, the ocean calls for her. Zandi tentatively approaches the water—and that’s when her adventure begins! She soon finds herself transformed into a mermaid and on an unforgettable underwater journey, where she hears the song of the ocean.But there is something threatening this magical world. Is the key to protecting it buried in stories from the past? Join Zandi in her mission to protect our beloved oceans, in this inspiring story written by South Africa’s first Black female free diving instructor.Revised edition: This edition of Zandi''s Song includes editorial revisions.
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The King of the Tree Elves of Ludlow - Archie Hunter
When the Elf King vanishes, three brave friends journey into a perilous magical world to rescue him, facing werewolves, dark folklore, and ancient evil in a race to save both realms.
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Goldenrod - Maggie Smith
A powerful collection of poems that look at parenthood, solitude, love and memory. Pulling objects from everyday life - a hallway mirror, a rock found in her son''s pocket, a field of goldenrods at the side of the road - Maggie Smith reveals the magic of the present moment.The poems in Goldenrod celebrate the contours of daily life, explore and delight in the space between thought and experience, and remind us that we decide what is beautiful.
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Oxford Reading Tree inFact: Oxford Level 4: Tree Town - Morgan Hawys
Tree Town begins with a fox den among the roots, and ends by showing birds building a nest at the top of the tree. This enchanting book teaches children about the structure of a tree and the lives of the animals who make it their home.Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.
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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)
Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.
- Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
- Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
- Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
- Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi
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Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1) - Tamora Pierce
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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Alanna (Song of the Lioness, Book 1) - Tamora Pierce
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 Cell - Siddhartha Mukherjee
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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Song of the Season - Thomas S. Hischak
What links the popular songs "You''ll Never Walk Alone", "Send in the Clowns", "Memory" and "I Am What I Am"? They all originated in Broadway musicals. Song of the Season is for those who believe that the score is at the heart of a musical and is the essential building block on which the rest of a show is built. Through a systematic historical survey from 1891 to 2023 it argues that the best musicals survive because of their songs, from early 20th century classics such as Show Boat and Oklahoma! through to the contemporary sound of Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton. looking at outstanding songs from each Broadway season, the development and history of the musical is illustrated with a fresh perspective. As song styles and popular music tastes changed throughout the decades this structure charts the progress of American showtunes alongside popular music forms as songs evolved from the waltz and ragtime to jazz, rock, rap and hip-hop. Factual analysis and historical context combine to offer a rich picture of the American songbook from Irving Berlin to Elton John. Song of the Season paints a fresh picture for musical theatre students and fans alike, illustrating significant changes in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Way of the Father - Michael W. Smith
Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith’s The Way of the Father offers a deeply personal reflection on his father Paul Smith’s legacy and its profound effect on every area of his life. Through the life and lens of his earthly dad, the multi-platinum selling Christian artist gives glimpses of a Father in Heaven that anyone can approach and experience.Michael W. Smith, multi-platinum artist, celebrated songwriter, producer, best-selling author, and acclaimed actor, himself a father of five adult children and grandfather of sixteen, calls upon his humble experiences of growing up in a small West Virginia town to share his father’s story. Each chapter identifies a quality and characteristic of his dad that came out of an obedient and sacrificial life, committed to serving his Abba Father, including: - Finding truth in tragedy - Loving unconditionally - Persevering through pain - Bringing righteousness to the world - Influencing and inspiring generations - Discovering identity and approval in Christ Paul Smith was a familiar face in the crowd at Michael W. Smith’s concerts over the years. A kind and joyful man who would sing, dance, and worship to the singer’s countless number one hits, with his countenance beaming brighter than the spotlights ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Year of the Monkey - Patti Smith
Following a run of New Year's concerts at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland, with no design yet heeding signs, including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger's words, "Anything is possible: after all, it's the year of the monkey." For Patti Smith - inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing the year evolves as one of reckoning with the changes in life's gyre: with loss, aging, and a dramatic shift in the political landscape of America.Smith melds the Western landscape with her own dreamscape. Taking us from Southern California to the Arizona desert; to a Kentucky farm as the amanuensis of a friend in crisis; to the hospital room of a valued mentor; and by turns to remembered and imagined places - this haunting memoir blends fact and fiction with poetic mastery. The unexpected happens; grief and disillusionment. But as Patti Smith heads ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Song of Roland and Other Poems of Charlemagne
Charles the king, our emperor great,Has been a full seven years in Spain.As far as the sea he conquered this haughty land.Not a single castle remains standing in his pathCharlemagne (768-814) was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 and presided over a huge empire. He frequently appears in literature as a great warlord and pious crusading figure. In 778, the rearguard of Charlemagne''s retreating army was ambushed and defeated at the battle of Roncevaux. This became the inspiration for songs and poems celebrating deeds of valour in the face of overwhelming odds, through the character of Charlemagne''s nephew (the imaginary) Roland. The Song of Roland is the most stirring and moving epic poem of the European Middle Ages, offering a particularly heady mixture of history, legend, and poetry. Presented here in a lively and idiomatic new translation, the Song of Roland offers fascinating insights into medieval ideas about heroism, manhood, religion, race, and nationhood which were foundational for modern European culture. The Song of Roland is accompanied here by two other medieval French epics about Charlemagne, both of which show him to be a far more equivocal figure than that portrayed by the Roland: the Occitan Daurel and Beton, in ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Year of the Monkey - Patti Smith
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the National Book Award-winning author of Just Kids Selected as Book of the Year by the Daily Telegraph, i paper, Metro and Harper''s Bazaar‘Magical’ GUARDIAN''A gripping tale of the search for meaning in times of turbulence - expressed with Smith’s signature poetic flair'' VOGUE ''Extraordinary ... A tense, teasing mix of reality and dream'' Sunday Times''A melancholy mood and poetic language distinguish Smith’s third memoir'' BBC‘Her willingness to look closely at life’s closing chapters makes for a magical book'' WASHINGTON POST, ''The 10 books to read in September''Following a run of New Year’s concerts at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore, Patti Smith finds herself tramping the coast of Santa Cruz, about to embark on a year of solitary wandering. Unfettered by logic or time, she draws us into her private wonderland, with no design yet heeding signs, including a talking sign that looms above her, prodding and sparring like the Cheshire Cat. In February, a surreal lunar year begins, bringing with it unexpected turns, heightened mischief, and inescapable sorrow. In a stranger’s words, “Anything is possible: after all, it’s the year of the monkey.†For Patti Smith - inveterately curious, always exploring, tracking thoughts, writing the ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Song of Middle-earth - Harvey David
Available for the first time in paperback, this is the pre-eminent critical study, and exploration, of how myth and legend played such a significant role in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.The Song of Middle-earth takes a fresh look at The Lord of the Rings, digging deep into the foundations of Tolkien’s world to reveal the complex tapestry of history and mythology that lies behind his stories.The charge that Tolkien''s work was merely derivative – that he extracted elements from other mythologies and incorporated them into his own fiction – is dismissed in favour of a fascinating examination of the rich historical background to Middle-earth.From the mythic tradition of the Tales told in The Book of Lost Tales: I to the significance of oral storytelling throughout the history of Middle-earth, this book examines the common themes of mythology found within Tolkien’s work.In doing so, The Song of Middle-earth demonstrates how Tolkien’s desire to create a new mythology for England is not only apparent in his writing, but also realised.
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Song of the Sea: The Graphic Novel - Samuel Sattin, Tomm Moore, Samuel Sattin
A lush graphic novel about family adrift and the magical adventure that brings them together. Based on the award-winning film, this gorgeous adaptation includes a bonus story from the film''s creator.Many years after the disappearance of their mother, siblings Ben and Saoirse are still drowning in grief, as is their lighthouse-keeper father. Ben blames his little sister for the loss of their mother, and despite being six years old, Saoirse has yet to speak. When the kids discover that Saoirse is a selkie and the magical world that their mother told stories about is real, they dive into an adventure to keep the spirit world from disappearing forever. Based on the award-winning film Song of the Sea, this graphic novel is a wonder of magical storytelling and visual splendor that is destined to become a classic.Includes an 18-page bonus story written and illustrated by film creator Tomm Moore and a Gaelic glossary.Song of the Sea (along with Wolfwalkers and The Secret of Kells) is part of Cartoon Saloon''s Irish Folklore Trilogy which celebrates magic, fantasy, and Celtic mythology.
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Song of the Sun God - Shankari Chandran
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. 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. 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 spans three continents and three generations of a family that remains dedicated to its homeland, whilst learning to embrace its new home. 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.
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Song of the Sea - Mya Roberts
''I want to be a pioneer, an explorer, an adventurer. I want to experience something of this world we live in.''In 1755, a spirited young woman leaves her comfortable island home of Guernsey and travels to Nova Scotia, Canada to join her fisherman husband. But Elise''s dreams of adventure soon become her reality, and what follows is a life of fear, cold, mosquitos, fish, beauty, passion, loss and fulfilment.Song of the Sea tells how the sea links and dominates the life, love and loss experienced by Elise, as we follow her on her voyage of self-discovery."Song of the Sea is a story of incredible strength, courage, survival, resilience and love. Set in the late 1700''s and early 1800''s, it is a fictional account, woven within documented historical events. This beautiful story gives a voice to the role of women and bears witness to the turmoil of the time."Susan Marchand-Terrio, Executive Director, Isle Madame Historical Society
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Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets - Alex T. Smith
From the international bestselling creator of Claude comes a brand new hero: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this new Alex T. Smith series. Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Find out in the second Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories.'' - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow Alex on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith
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Mr Penguin and the Tomb of Doom - Alex T. Smith
From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude comes a hero like no other: Mr Penguin. Indiana Jones meets Hercule Poirot in this series from Alex T. Smith.Follow Mr Penguin and his trusty sidekick Colin (the spider) as they head into the desert! When their good friend Edith is kidnapped, they''re on their most important mission yet. Can they survive a perilous train journey to the great pyramids? Will Mr Penguin complete the three impossible tasks - and get home in time for a fish finger sandwich ...?Find out in the fourth Mr Penguin book with plenty of slapstick humour, mystery and adventure. Highly illustrated throughout with a striking black and orange design.Praise for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:''Addictive slapstick'' - Guardian''The perfect introduction to mystery stories'' - ScotsmanClaude won the 5-9 young fiction Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Award, was selected for the Waterstone''s Children''s Book Prize, the Richard and Judy Book Club and is now a TV star on Disney Junior. Alex T. Smith was a World Book Day Illustrator. Follow him on Twitter @Alex_T_Smith
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The Debs of Bletchley Park - Michael Smith
For Winston Churchill the men and women at Bletchley Park were ‘the geese the laid the golden eggs'', providing important intelligence that led to the Allied victory in the Second World War.At the peak of Bletchley''s success, a total of twelve thousand people worked there of whom more than eight thousand were women. These included a former ballerina who helped to crack the Enigma Code; a debutante working for the Admiralty with a direct line to Churchill; the convent girl who operated the Bombes, the top secret machines that tested Enigma settings; and the German literature student whose codebreaking saved countless lives at D-Day.All these women were essential cogs in a very large machine, yet their stories have been kept secret.In The Debs of Bletchley Park author Michael Smith, trustee of Bletchley Park and chair of the Trust''s Historical Advisory Committee, tells their tale. Through interviews with the women themselves and unique access to the Bletchley Park archives, Smith reveals how they came to be there, the lives they gave up to do ‘their bit'' for the war effort, and the part they played in the vital work of ‘Station X''.They are an incredible set of women, and this is ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Song of the Mysteries - Wurts Janny
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. ‘It ought to be illegal for one person to have so much talent’ STEPHEN DONALDSON‘Janny Wurts builds beautiful castles in the air … where every detail is richly imagined and vividly rendered’ DIANA GABALDON‘Astonishingly original and compelling … A gifted creator of wonder’ RAYMOND E. FEISTIN THE FINAL BATTLE OF LIGHT AGAINST SHADOW, warring factions prepare to meet the bare fist of Arithon’s fury, sparked by the execution of the innocent murdered by divine decree.As the Fellowship Sorcerers clash with rebellious dragons bent on catastrophic annihilation, those faithful to the True Sect raise armies to extinguish the clans and fight a last, bloody conquest of the free wilds. All while the Prime Matriarch courts reckless power to seize charge of Mankind’s destiny.As contention threatens to snap the final restraint of old Charter Law, bitter strife and vicious ambition threaten to revoke humanity’s right to inhabit the world. The only hope of survival for all lies in the recovery of the Paravians, those who last called Athera home before Mankind.The true hearts of heroes will be ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Song of the Six Realms - Lin Judy I.
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Magic Steeped in Poison, weaves a dreamy standalone romance about a talented musician swept away to the Celestial Realm by a handsome duke in Song of the Six Realms.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.With no family and no patron, Xue is facing the possibility of a lifetime of servitude playing the qin for nobles that praise her talent with one breath and sneer at her lowly social status with the next. Then one night she is unexpectedly called to the garden to put on a private performance for the enigmatic Duke Meng. For a young man of nobility, he is strangely kind and awkward, and surprises Xue further with an irresistible ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Song of Simon de Montfort - Sophie Therese Ambler
''Alive with human detail and acute political judgement, this book marks the arrival of a formidably gifted historian.'' – Dan Jones, author of The Plantagenets and The TemplarsIt was around half-past eight in the morning, with summer rainclouds weighing heavy in the sky, that Simon de Montfort decided to die. It was 4 August 1265 and he was about to face the royal army in the final battle of a quarrel that had raged between them for years. Outnumbered, outmanoeuvred and certain to lose, Simon chose to fight, knowing that he could not possibly win the day. The Song of Simon de Montfort is the story of this extraordinary man: heir to a great warrior, devoted husband and father, fearless crusader knight and charismatic leader. It is the story of a man whose passion for good governance was so fierce that, in 1258, frustrated by the King’s refusal to take the advice of his nobles and the increasing injustice meted out to his subjects, he marched on Henry III’s hall at Westminster and seized the reins of power. Montfort established a council to rule in the King’s name, overturning the social order in a way that would not be seen ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Song of Roland
Alongside Beowulf and Gawain and the Green Knight this masterpiece of epic literature gives a rare insight into the wars of empire and civilisation in the post-Romanic Era of Europe.Gorgeous Collector''s Edition. Readers of Beowulf and Gawain and the Green Knight will find much to enjoy in The Song of Roland, among the finest and oldest works of French literature. When a bitter act of betrayal leads to a surprise attack from the Saracen army, the great Frankish warrior Roland must lead Charlemagne''s forces to fend off the attackers in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. This Flame Tree Collector''s Edition brings together two English translations of the famous epic poem, one version in verse and another in prose, eliciting new insights into the medieval work. A grand struggle between honour and betrayal, courage and cowardice, justice and treason – Roland''s plight remains resonant today.Flame Tree Collector''s Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms.
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Song of the Six Realms - Lin Judy I.
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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Song of the Dolphin Boy - Elizabeth Laird
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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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