the sound of thunder wilbur smith

From bestselling author Wilbur Smith, a masterful adventure in the action-packed Courtney Series.

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The energies animating Saints of Little Faith, Megan Pinto⠙s electrifying debut in poetry, are a forceful quiet, a loud stillness, the caesura between a lightning strike and the sound of thunder. Everywhere, the speaker sees the numinous power of language, the incipience of things to come, even a kind of catastrophic grace in desolation and destruction ⠔ as if within the terrain of her own obsession, she recognizes the familiar, ever-changing seasons. Fierce and intimate, this poet⠙s meditative transformations engage with South Asian experiences of addiction, domestic violence, and mental illness, refusing to ignore narratives treated as unspeakable and overlooked by the English canon. Mapping the collision of abuse, psychosis, and rage, Pinto sees beyond them, buoyed by an inscrutable but abiding faith in the holiness of life itself, in a cold God nevertheless capable of gentleness. Once, ⠜desire was an arrow, but now desire / is the field.⠝ Pinto presides over this expanse, deciding, ⠜I have three choices: to drift through life / anesthetized, to soften. . .⠝ In that unspoken ⠜or,⠝ the merciful lacuna of that ellipsis, reside the lyrical mystery and medicine that feed this astonishing collection and strengthen resolve, both ours and the speaker⠙s: ⠜The lake looks frozen, but it is not.⠝

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BOOK 2 IN A THRILLING NEW ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SERIES, FROM INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH #39;Best historical novelist #39; - Stephen King #39;A master storyteller #39; - Sunday Times #39;Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared #39; - The Times #39;No one does adventure quite like Smith #39; - Daily MirrorA RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILIZATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION.For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks.Piay, entrusted into Taita #39;s care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious, and the fate of the kingdom is hanging in the balance, can Piay succeed in his quest or will this mean the end of the glory that is Egypt once and for all?Book 2 in the New Kingdom sequence and Book 8 in the Ancient Egyptian series from international sensation Wilbur Smith. Don #39;t miss the next in the series, Testament, available now. #39;Titans of War #39; was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/e 04/09/2022.

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Wilbur Smith has lived an incredible life of adventure, and now he shares the extraordinary true stories that have inspired his fiction. I ve been writing novels for over fifty years. I was lucky enough to miss the big wars and not get shot, but lucky enough to grow up among the heroes who had served in them and learn from their example.I have lucked into things continuously. I have done things which have seemed appalling at the time, disastrous even, but out of them has come another story or a deeper knowledge of human character and the ability to express myself better on paper and write books which people enjoy reading. Along the way, I have lived a life that I could never have imagined.I have been privileged to meet people from all corners of the globe, I have been wherever my heart has desired and in the process my books have taken readers to many, many places. I always say I ve started wars, I ve burned down cities and I ve killed hundreds of thousands of people - but only in my imagination!From being attacked by lions to close encounters with deadly reef sharks, from getting lost in the African bush without water to crawling the precarious tunnels of gold mines, from marlin fishing with Lee Marvin to near death from crash-landing a Cessna aeroplane, from brutal school days to redemption through writing and falling in love, Wilbur Smith tells us the intimate stories of his life that have been the raw material for his fiction. Always candid, sometimes hilarious and never less than thrillingly entertaining, On Leopard Rock is testament to a writer whose life is as rich and eventful as his novels are compellingly unputdownable.

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A FAMILY IN TURMOIL. A COUNTRY IN RUINS. The war is over, Hitler is dead - and yet his evil legacy lives on.Former Special Operations Executive, Saffron Courtney, and her beloved husband, Gerhard, only just survived the brutal conflict, but Gerhard s Nazi brother, Konrad, is still free and determined to regain power. As a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse develops, a plot against the couple begins to stir. One that will have ramifications throughout Europe.. . Further afield in Kenya, the last outcrop of the colonial empire is feeling the stirrings of rebellion.As the situation becomes violent, and the Courtney family home is under threat, Saffron s father, Leon Courtney, finds himself caught between two powerful sides - and a battle for the freedom of a country. A Courtney Series adventure - Book 4 in Assegai sequence. Legacy of War is a nail-biting story of courage, bravery, rebellion and war from Wilbur Smith, one of the best and most beloved authors of the century.

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A Parents #39; Choice Gold Medal Winner ★ An inviting tale that will stretch inquisitive and observant young minds. --Kirkus, starred review A beautiful, lyrical book about a boy seeking silence in a bustling city, for fans of The Quiet Book and Wabi Sabi Do you have a favorite sound? little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence. But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall! Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all. ★ This book will be especially welcome in settings that teach yoga or mindfulness, but its message and striking art will be appreciated anywhere the din of daily life can overwhelm. --School Library Journal, starred review

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It is symbolic that Adam Smith s masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet enlightened notion that individuals are fully capable of setting and regulating prices for their own goods and services. He argued passionately in favor of free trade, yet stood up for the little guy. The Wealth of Nations provided the first--and still the most eloquent--integrated description of the workings of a market economy. The result of Smith s efforts is a witty, highly readable work of genius filled with prescient theories that form the basis of a thriving capitalist system. This unabridged edition offers the modern reader a fresh look at a timeless and seminal work that revolutionized the way governments and individuals view the creation and dispersion of wealth--and that continues to influence our economy right up to the present day.

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Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series, perfect for fans of Dennis the Menace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, and Mr Gum. My best friend Bunky is sort of like my pet dog, so it was weird when he suddenly started fancying a cat one day. Barry can t wait to tell his friends that they ve been invited on his family caravan holiday to Plonkton. But the weekend by the sea doesn t turn out to be the keelfest Barry was hoping for.It s all his best mate Bunky s fault for going and falling in love. OH. MY.UNKEELNESS! Have you got all of Jim Smith s amazekeel books? I am not a Loser I am still not a Loser I am so over being a Loser I am sort of a Loser Barry Loser and the holiday of doom Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton Barry Loser s ultimate book of keelness Future Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot grannies Jim Smith is the keelest kids book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went on to create the branding for a sweet little chain of coffee shops. He also designs cards and gifts under the name Waldo Pancake.

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Africa! The sound of that mysterious name on his own lips raised goose pimples along his arms and made the thick dark hair prickle on the back of his neck. A simple mission. A battle for their lives. It is 1667 and the war between the Dutch and the English continues apace. Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal and their crew are carried around the southern tip of the African colonies by the good ship Lady Edwina, licensed to attack and seize the treasure-laden ships of the Dutch East India company. When they capture a Dutch trader and hold the passengers to ransom, Sir Francis hopes only for a good price and a small sense of satisfaction. But this is unlawful territory they sail in. An unexpected betrayal will mean the men on board will face greater peril than they have ever faced before - and many good men may never see home again . . .

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A RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILIZATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION.For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks. Piay, entrusted into Taita s care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other.Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious, and the fate of the kingdom is hanging in the balance, can Piay succeed in his quest or will this mean the end of the glory that is Egypt once and for all?

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THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOK ON MODERN ECONOMICS The Wealth of Nations is an economics book like no other. First published in 1776, Adam Smith s groundbreaking theories provide a recipe for national prosperity that has not been bettered since. It assumes no prior knowledge of its subject, and over 200 years on, still provides valuable lessons on the fundamentals of economics. This keepsake edition is a selected abridgement of all five books, and includes an Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon, drawing out lessons for the contemporary reader, a Foreword from Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute, and a Preface from Dr. Razeen Sally of the London School of Economics.

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Fabulous, a triumph, and it will remain a favourite forever. CHRIS PACKHAM A miniature masterpiece. THE INDEPENDENT Charming and absorbing. THE TIMESIn celebration of its fifteen year anniversary, and including a new foreword by Helen Macdonald, this multi-award winning account of a close encounter with nature will delight readers everywhere.While an illness keeps her bedridden, Elisabeth Tova Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence in a flowerpot alongside her bed. She enters the rhythm of life of this mysterious creature, and comes to a greater understanding of her own confined place in the world. In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, she shares the inspiring and intimate story of her connection with Neohelix albolabris â “ a common woodland snail.Intrigued by the snailâ ™s world â “ from its strange anatomy to its mysterious courtship activities â “ she becomes a fascinated and amused observer of the snailâ ™s curious life. The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating reveals how much of the natural world we overlook in our busy daily lives, while affirming the extraordinary life of even the tiniest of species.A remarkable journey of survival and resilience, this beautiful book shows how a small part of the natural world can illuminate our own human existence and deepen our appreciation of what it means to be fully alive.

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A powerhouse grimdark fantasy of bloodshed, ambition, and fate, The House of Sacrifice is the thunderous conclusion to Anna Smith Spark s Empires of Dust trilogy, which began with The Court of Broken Knives.Hail Him. Behold Him.Man-killer, life-stealer, death-bringer, lifeâ ™s thief.All are bound to Him,His word is law.The night coming, the sudden light that makes the eyes blind,Golden one, shining, glorious.Lifeâ ™s judgement, lifeâ ™s pleasure, hopeâ ™s grave.Marith Altrersyr has won. He cut a path of blood and vengeance and needless violence around the world and now he rules. It is time for Marith to put down his sword, to send home his armies, to grow a beard and become fat. It is time to look to his own house, and to produce an heir. The King of Death must now learn to live.But some things cannot be learnt.The spoils of war turn to ash in the mouths of the Amrath Army and soon they are on the move again. But Marith, lord of lies, dragon-killer, father-killer, has begun to falter and his mind decays. How long can a warlord rotting from within continue to win?As the Army marches on to Sorlost, Thaliaâ ™s thoughts turn to home and to the future: a life grows inside her and it is a precious thing â “ but it grows weak.Why must the sins of the father curse the child?A glorious, ambitious and bloodily brilliant conclusion that threads together a masterful tapestry of language and story, holding up a piercing reflection on epic fantasy â “ and those who love it.

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LP vinyl - Reedice živého dvojalba z roku 1988. Pink Floyd záznam pořídili během pěti nocí na Long Islandu v Nassau Coliseum v srpnu 1988. Pro účely této reedice byla nahrávka kompletně znovu zremasterována z původních pásků, o nový zvuk se postarali James Guthrie, Joel Plante a Bernie Grundman. Pink Floyd jsou nepochybně jednou z nejzásadnějších skupin hudební historie. Jejich experimentální rocková muzika ovlivnila miliony posluchačů a inspirovala několik generací hudebníků. Vždy je zdobil progresivní přístup při hledání nových možností, kladli důraz na koncepční propojení zvuku s obrazem. Měli jedinečné nápady a pořádali originální výpravné koncerty. Od roku 1964, kdy vznikli, natočili čtrnáct studiových alb. Těžko hledat slavnější art-rockovou skupinu! Obsah: LP 1 A1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond A2. Learning To Fly A3. Yet Another Movie A4. Round And Around B1. Sorrow B2. The Dogs Of War C1. One Of These Days C2. Time C3. Money C4. Another Brick In The...

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With the widest catchment area of any river in Britain, the Tay drains much of the lower Highlands of Scotland. A vast network of lochs and smaller bodies of water feed the rivers Isla, Garry, Tummel, Almond and Earn, which all in turn flow into this mighty river as it cuts its way through the landscape.Robin Crawford has a very personal connection to this river, and as he walks along its banks, from its source on Ben Lui until it spills into the North Sea at Dundee, we find paralells between his own experience and the broader history of the Tay.Reaching back to a prehistoric fish found near Balruddery in Perthshire, we follow its story through time to the present day, with detours to seek gold, clans, battles, forts, disasters, witches and whisky en route.In amongst this broader sweep of history is Robinâ ™s own story. As he walks, he reminisces and reflects on the small moments of a life on which events turn.

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Amelia: Phew, how about those snakes?! Surely the next curse won t be as bad... UH OH. INCOMING!!! Glam-Evil s pet anacondas have been vanquished, but she s still on a rampage and there s a storm headed straight for the gang.Say goodbye to the rickety bridge ... the perfect playground ... the skyscraper tree ... the BEST PARK EVER has just been cursed by an evil ultra-villain! It s up to best friends Amelia (Miles) and Shackleton (Jones) to save their favourite place, no matter what curious curses should strike along the way.A brilliant new graphic novel series by popular New Zealand comedian Sam Smith and artist César Lador, MILES JONES is like THE BAD GUYS crossed with Indiana Jones - perfect for fans of BUNNY VS MONKEY.

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LP vinyl - Vinylová reedice třetího alba americké rockové kapely. Desku, jež vyšla v roce 2008, produkoval Rob Cavallo (Black Sabbath, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, ale též Eric Clapton nebo Phil Collins). Americká hard-rocková kapela z Floridy byla založena v roce 2001. Vinylová reedice třetího alba americké rockové kapely. Desku, jež vyšla v roce 2008, produkoval Rob Cavallo (Black Sabbath, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, ale též Eric Clapton nebo Phil Collins). Americká hard-rocková kapela z Floridy byla založena v roce 2001. Hlásí se k odkazu kapel jako Lynyrd Skynyrd, blízko má ke kolegům z Halestorm či Alter Bridge. Seznam stop LP1 Devour / Sound of Madness / Second Chance / Cry for Help / The Crow amp; the Butterfly / If You Only Knew / Sin with a Grin / What a Shame / Cyanide Sweet Tooth Suicide / Breaking Inside / Call Me

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The Story of Porsche is a compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer.From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand s success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction.Blending heritage with innovation and brand identity with creativity, Porsche has produced some of the most beloved models of sport and luxury car alike. From the timeless designs of the 911 and Carrera, to the dynamism of the 917, the fabled marque has instilled class and faultless engineering into each and every one of its creations. With 19 victories at Le Mans, Porsche has also proved itself to be as successful on the racetrack as it is on the streets; revered, respected and treasured in equal measure.These victories on both the podium and in the marketplace are rendered here in stunning detail through insightful text and exceptional photography. This is a story packed with blind corners and steep climbs, in a package that will sit perfectly on any Porsche fan s bookshelf.

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UPDATED WITH TWO NEW CHAPTERS One of the most provocative and startling books ever written by a British commander ... an update of the two great thinkers on war and peace, Clausewitz and Sun Tsu, for our time ... it is for anyone interested in the well-being of our world Robert Fox, Evening StandardWhy do we try to use military force to solve our political problems? And why, when our forces win the military battles does this still fail to solve those problems? It is because the force lacks utility. From Iraq to the Balkans, and from Afghanistan to Chechneya, over the past fifteen years there has been a steady stream of military interventions that have not delivered on their promise for peace, or even political resolution. The Utility of Force explains this anomaly at the heart of our current international system. Britain s outstanding soldier of modern times ... a book that will assure his reputation as a serious and original thinker among soldiers and strategists Sir John Keegan, Daily Telegraph It is hard to overstate the devastating nature of this book as an indictment of almost everything the West has done in recent years, and is doing today Sir Max Hastings, Sunday Telegraph

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Winner of the International IMPAC Dublin Literary AwardWinner of the Alfaguara PrizeWinner of the Gregor von Rezzori Prize A powerful, humane novel about a man trying to make sense of a war he didn⠙t choose to fight The Times The story is compelling but through Vásquez⠙s vivid prose (rendered brilliantly into English by the award-winning translator Anne McLean) it also becomes haunting ⠦ A poignant and perturbing tale about the inheritance of fear in a country scrabbling to regain its soul Financial TimesNo sooner does he get to know Ricardo Laverde in a seedy billiard hall in Bogotá than Antonio Yammara realises that the ex-pilot has a secret. Antonio s fascination with his new friend s life grows until the day Ricardo receives a mysterious, unmarked cassette.Shortly afterwards, he is shot dead on a street corner.Yammara s investigation into what happened leads back to the early 1960s, marijuana smuggling and a time before the cocaine trade trapped Colombia in a living nightmare.

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Blu-ray film Za zvuků hudby HD [1965]. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Edice Oscar - Nejlepší film (1966). Julie Andrews jako Maria přináší lásku a hudbu do rodiny kapitána von Trappa v klasickém muzikálu Za zvuků hudby, inspirovaném skutečným příběhem. V muzikálu natočeném podle skutečného příběhu rozjasňuje Julie Andrews fi lmové plátno jako Maria, osvícená a vnímavá dívka, která opouští klášter, aby do domácnosti kapitána von Trappa (Christopher Plummer) a jeho sedmi dětí přinesla lásku a hudbu.Film byl digitálně remasterován a vy si můžete vychutnat ZA ZVUKŮ HUDBY s úchvatným zvukem a kvalitou obrazu jako nikdy předtím. 1. DISK: FILM V HD ROZLIŠENÍ A BONUSY • Remastrovaný fi lm v rozlišení 1080p a se zvukem 7.1 DTS-HD • Vaše oblíbené věci: Interaktivní oslava – ponořte se do zcela nového zážitku při sledování záběrů ze zákulisí, slov písní, filmu o filmu a kvízu • Hudební stroj (se zpívánkami) • Komentáře: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer a režisér Robert Wise • BD-Live: Look-up powered by IMDb 2. DISK: DALŠÍ BONUSY • Hudební pódium: Jak se tvořil The Sound of Music zcela nový interaktivní fi lm o fi lmu s rozborem písní, Stage Show Movie, rozborem fi lmu a zvuku a o Skutečném životě rodiny von Trapp • Město písně – virtuální mapa natáčecích lokací v Salzburgu, Rakousko • Dobové programy • Promítací zkoušky, raritní vzácnosti, rozhovory, fotogalerie a mnoho dalšího

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In a remote fishing village in Japan, two very different young people fall in love.Shinji is a hard-working fisherman, Hatsue is the beautiful daughter of the wealthiest man in the village. She is also a diver for pearls and seaweed with the other women of the community. Shinji is entranced at the sight of Hatsue in the twilight on the beach and a relationship develops via secret notes and meetings. But when the villagersâ ™ gossip threatens to divide them permanently, Shinji must risk his life to prove his worth.â ˜A work of art...altogether a joyous and lovely thingâ ™ New York Timesâ ˜A sunny masterpieceâ ™ Los Angeles Times

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FROM THE BESTSELLING BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHORIn the winter of 1954, in a construction camp in the remote Tasmanian highlands, when Sonja Buloh was three years old and her father was drinking too much, her mother disappeared into a blizzard never to return.Thirty-five years later, Sonja returns to the place of her childhood to visit her drunkard father. The shadows of the past begin to intrude ever more forcefully into the present, forever changing his living death and her ordered life. Enthralling and powerful The Times Confident and poignant Guardian A rare and remarkable achievement Los Angeles Times

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Juhi loves helping her Appa sell flowers to the local community. In Appaâ ™s flower shop, Juhi knows the language of love â “ lilies for adoration, irises for hugs and kisses. She knows the language of faith â “ frangipani for full moon days, red hibiscus for the temple. But when Appa tells her that her favourite customer has passed away, she does not know the language of grief. What flowers will she choose to remember a man who was always so full of life? A moving story about grief, self-expression, and finding reasons to celebrate even at lifeâ ™s toughest moments.

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John describes the book thus: a collection of poems, sketches, songs, stories, and diary entries which date back to my days in a Luton bungalow. More recently documented are my travels to Australia, Cyprus, Columbia, Thailand, and France. The French trip, which was recorded for BBC Radio 4, was stimulated by a painting of old Nice made by my father in 1931. It was my self-appointed task to find the scene and paint my own version. The travels are littered with ordinary things painted large: potatoes, facecloths, blancmange, throat sweets, and litter.

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â ˜Moving, complex, romantic, and beautifully written, Karen Campbellâ ™s saga â ¦ is a triumphâ ™ Allan Massie, ScotsmanDivided by loyalties, brought together by warSeptember, 1943. Tuscany, Italy. In the hilltop town of Barga, everyone holds their breath. Even the bells fall silent. Everything Vittoria Guidi knows and loves is at risk. German troops occupy the mountains around her home, as Americaâ ™s Buffalo Soldiers prepare to invade. As Vittoriaâ ™s country is torn in two, so is her conscience. Should she side with her Scots-Italian father or her Fascist mother? Should she do what she is told â “ or what she believes in?Frank Chapel, a young, black American soldier fighting with the Buffalo soldiers for a country that refuses him the vote, is unlike anyone Vittoria has ever met. In the chaos, they find each other â “ but can their growing love overcome prejudice and war?

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The Physio is an incredibly powerful, and totally unforgettable, narrative that explores the present and the past of author, Jonathan Smith, a man whose life has been upended by Parkinsons - a condition that threatens to take away his independence and identity. As he painstakingly relearns to perform the simplest tasks with his left hand, he is forced to confront his limitations and the reality of his condition. But it is within the walls of the physiotherapy room that Jonathan finds an unexpected ally in Clare, his physiotherapist - whose expertise and adventurous spirit challenge him to push beyond his boundaries. As Jonathan grapples with the frustrations of daily life, Clare becomes more than just a therapist; she becomes a mentor and confidante. Their relationship, rooted in mutual respect and understanding, blossoms as they share stories, fears, and laughter - each session a step closer to Jonathan s physical and emotional healing. But the book is also a vivid account of the books and plays that he has written as well as those that he has read, and one begins to understand that this is not just a book about healing but an autobiography, a total life, viewed through the lens of literature.

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Fans of Catriona Ward and Stephen King will find plenty to enjoy in this biting horror novel where not all is what you see... or hear.

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An awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and evolution of humans, from #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator.

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A curiosity-sparking book about sound in science and history. Do you ever wonder about sound—what is it, anyway? How do we produce and hear sound? How do birds, dolphins, and humans use sounds to communicate? What does life look like without sound? How has the sound of music developed over the centuries? How are sounds sent across thousands of miles? How has technology—phonographs, cassettes, radio, computers—changed how we share sound? Can sounds even affect our health? Explore soundÂ’s vital role on our planet with this playful, wide-ranging tour through physics, technology, musicology, language, and more. Throughout the book, “Try It!” sections encourage children to create their own sound experiments. Readers who loved Olga FadeevaÂ’s Water and Wind will be thrilled to discover yet another browsable book inviting them to explore their world. Â

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Shortlisted for the Authorsâ ™ Club Best First Novel Awardâ ˜A therapeutic dose of high-strength emotionâ ™ GUARDIAN*JOANNA GLEN S LATEST NOVEL MAYBE, PERHAPS, POSSIBLY IS OUT NOW*Augusta Hope has never felt like she fits in.At six, sheâ ™s memorising the dictionary. At seven, sheâ ™s correcting her teachers. At eight, she spins the globe and picks her favourite country on the sound of its name: Burundi.And now that she s an adult, Augusta has no interest in the goings-on of the small town where she lives with her parents and her beloved twin sister, Julia.When an unspeakable tragedy upends everything in Augusta s life, she s propelled headfirst into the unknown. She s determined to find where she belongs â “ but what if her true home, and heart, are half a world away?â ˜Itâ ™s going to be all over every book club in Britain before you can say Burundiâ ™THE TIMESâ ˜Full of the reality of hope and despair in everyoneâ ™s livesâ ™ MIRANDA HARTâ ˜This gem of a novel entertains and moves in equal measureâ ™ DAILY MAILâ ˜Keep the tissues closeâ ™ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING â ˜An irresistible message of redemption and belongingâ ™ RED magazineâ ˜Heartening and hopefulâ ™ JESS KIDD, author of Things in Jarsâ ˜Mesmerizingly beautifulâ ™ SARAH HAYWOOD, author of The Cactusâ ˜An extraordinary masterpieceâ ™ ANSTEY HARRIS, author of The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Athertonâ ˜Gutsy, endearing and entertainingâ ™ DEBORAH ORRâ ˜Absolutely brilliantâ ™ GAVIN EXTENCE, author of The Universe Versus Alex Wood

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Myth-making writer Al Ewing continues his unpredictable saga of the God of Thunder! The Odinson stood at a gate in a dark wood. In front of the gate stood Skurge the Executioner, bloodaxe in hand, waiting for battle. And if Thor won the combat, then behind that same gate stood Utgardhall and the final death that awaited him - the death he fought for. Because behind that gate also stands the Utgard-Loki, who the Odinson had never yet defeated. And alongside the Elder Trickster, his pantheon - beginning with Nrgl, Lord of Murder-in-Darkness. Even if the All-Father can somehow reach the middle of the Unforgiving City, he must face the beast at the center of the maze: Kemur, who is bull and hawk and serpent, who is the fire and the sword. When Kemur and Thor Odinson meet on the battlefield, perhaps neither will survive! Collecting: Immortal Thor (2023) 21-26

Objev podobné jako Immortal Thor Vol. 5: Death Of The Immortal Thor - Al Ewing

Kniha - anglicky A murderer is forced to reveal his crime by the sound of a beating heart, a mysterious figure wreaks havoc among a party of noblemen during the time of the plague, a grieving lover awakens to find himself clutching a box of his beloved blood-stained teeth, a man is obsessed with the fear of being buried alive - these are only some of the memorable characters and stories included in this volume, which exemplify Poe's inventiveness and natural talent as a storyteller. Immensely popular both during and after his lifetime, and a powerful influence on generations of writers and film-makers to this day, Edgar Allan Poe is still counted among the greatest short-story writers of all time and seen as one of the initiators of the detective, horror and science-fiction genres. Contains: 'Metzengerstein', 'MS Found in a Bottle', 'Berenice', 'Morella', 'Ligeia', 'The Devil in the Belfry', 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'William Wilson', 'The Man of the...

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A murderer is forced to reveal his crime by the sound of a beating heart, a mysterious figure wreaks havoc among a party of noblemen during the time of the plague, a grieving lover awakens to find himself clutching a box of his beloved blood-stained teeth, a man is obsessed with the fear of being buried alive – these are only some of the memorable characters and stories included in this volume, which exemplify Poe s inventiveness and natural talent as a storyteller.Immensely popular both during and after his lifetime, and a powerful influence on generations of writers and film-makers to this day, Edgar Allan Poe is still counted among the greatest short-story writers of all time and seen as one of the initiators of the detective, horror and science-fiction genres.

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Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for DramaNow a major motion picture, available on Disney Plus.Goodreads best non-fiction book of 2016From Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda comes a backstage pass to his groundbreaking, hit musical Hamilton.Lin-Manuel Miranda s groundbreaking musical Hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R B, and the best traditions of theater, this once-in-a-generation show broadens the sound of Broadway, reveals the storytelling power of rap, and claims the origins of the United States for a diverse new generation.HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION gives readers an unprecedented view of both revolutions, from the only two writers able to provide it. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages - since before this was even a show, according to Miranda - traces its development from an improbable perfor­mance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. In addition, Miranda has written more than 200 funny, revealing footnotes for his award-winning libretto, the full text of which is published here.Their account features photos by the renowned Frank Ockenfels and veteran Broadway photographer, Joan Marcus; exclusive looks at notebooks and emails; interviews with Questlove, Stephen Sond­heim, leading political commentators, and more than 50 people involved with the production; and multiple appearances by Presi­dent Obama himself. The book does more than tell the surprising story of how a Broadway musical became an international phenomenon: It demonstrates that America has always been renewed by the brash upstarts and brilliant outsiders, the men and women who don t throw away their shot.

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nbsp;While a young boy enjoys a summer s day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea. An atmospheric, haunting story - The Bookseller Stunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, the award-winning illustrator of Footpath Flowers, show the striking contrast between a sparkling seaside day and the darkness underground where the miners dig. This beautifully understated and haunting story brings a piece of mining history to life. The ever-present ocean and inevitable pattern of life in a mining town will enthral children and move adult readers, as a young boy wakes up to the sound of the sea, visits his grandfather s grave after lunch and comes home to a cosy dinner with his family, but all the while his mind strays to his father digging for coal deep down under the sea.

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The joyful first book in a heart-warming and cosy animal rescue series from Carnegie-winner Katya Balen and beloved illustrator Gill Smith, for readers who love animals and all things vets. Cosy, heartwarming escapism in the spirit of Dick King-Smith. The Times, The 20 Best Children s Books of 2025When Mattie wishes on a shooting star for a puppy, she knows her wish is hopeless. Her dad just doesn t believe Mattie is responsible enough to look after a puppy. She finds the next best thing when she and her friend Zoë start helping the new vet and animal rescuer, Dr Polly. Mattie still may not have a pet of her own, but she has amazing adventures rescuing a runaway ferret, trying to stop a greedy goat from eating everything in the garden and looking after an adorable puppy with a hurt paw. But as the animal rescue gets more and more crowded, Mattie, Zoë and the vet s son, Casper, realize that they need to do something more. Can they help the animals find their forever homes?Set in the cosy village of Mossdale in the lead up to their village fête, this uplifting animal and friendship story is the perfect gift for readers age 6, 7, 8 and 9. And don t miss the friends next snowy adventure as they try to help a cheeky puppy at Christmas in The Appletree Animal Agency: Collie Chaos! Balen has a wonderful gift for blending humour and emotion and this heart-warming animal adventure overflows with both. Daily Mail

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A masterclass in thrillers Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One hell of a treat Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blown away, almost literally Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, wow, wow!! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Proper edge-of-your-seat stuff Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Alex and Pip are in desperate need of an escape. Their stressful roles as hostage negotiators are eased only by the fact that they get to come home to each other every night.When an old friend invites the couple up to the Scottish Highlands for an extended break, Alex and Pip jump at the chance. It s the rest they both need.But soon after they arrive at the castle, they hear the sound of gunshots, and their perfect escape turns into a perfect nightmare. The remote mountainous landscape is now the setting for a terrifying kidnap plot targeting one of the other guests.In the desperate hours that follow, Alex and Pip must call on all their years of negotiating experience to keep everyone alive. But with Pip gravely injured and the net closing in, it might be her life that needs saving most of all...Read what everyone is saying about The Castle: Wow wow wow!!... This was a fantastic read! This book had great suspense, murder, mystery, fantastic characters, revenge... wild twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting! I highly recommend reading this book. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is proper edge-of-your-seat stuff and moves at a blistering pace... A very tense read... Mr Sutherland is going to be someone that stays on my radar. Loved this! Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I will admit to crying at one point, you ll know when you get there, and my emotions played yoyo for a while which was fabulous! Highly recommended... a tense and rewarding thriller that we ve chosen as both a LoveReading Star Book, and Liz Pick of the Month. LoveReading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A masterclass in thrillers... So tense I found myself reading aggressively! I had to know what happened and I wanted more the second I had finished. Incredible. Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY STEWART LEE Should The Bloater be republished? Oh God, absolutely, it s fantastic Stewart LeeMin works at the BBC as an audio engineer, where she is struggling to replicate the sound of a heartbeat. At home, other matters of the heart are making a mockery of life as Min knows it.Min has found herself the object of her lodger s affection. An internationally renowned opera singer she s nicknamed The Bloater , Min is disgusted and attracted to him in equal measure. But with a husband so invisible that she accidentally turns the lights off on him even when he s still in the room, Min can t quite bring herself to silence The Bloater s overtures. Vain, materialistic, yet surprisingly tender, The Bloater is a sparklingly ironic comedy of manners for all flirtatious gossips who love to hate and hate to love.PRAISE FOR THE BLOATER A wonderfully unromantic romantic comedy Daily Telegraph Uncommonly good Guardian It is the perfect aperitif, makes you feel warm and careless and much, much happier The Times

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A heroic age begins for the God of Thunder, written by acclaimed author Matt Fraction, as Thor s adventures take him across Earth, Asgard, and beyond! In the wake of SIEGE, Asgard must take its proper place as the Golden Realm, most glorious of the Nine Worlds of myth. But that means Thor s home isn t just a beacon - it s a target! So what happens to the Asgardians and the denizens of all Nine Worlds - including Earth - when a dark, destructive force from another reality comes on the warpath? Then, when the nefarious Grey Gargoyle sets out to attain godhood in Asgard, Thor must stand in the way of the dreaded villain with the power to turn his enemies to stone! Plus: Thor and Sif dive deep into the heart of the fractured World Tree to reclaim an artifact from beyond time and space - one that attracts the Silver Surfer s attention. And when a herald such as he arrives on Earth, his master, Galactus, is certain to follow! Collecting: Thor (2007) 615-621, 620.1; The Mighty Thor (2011) 1-6; Free Comic Book Day 2010 (Iron Man/Thor) 1

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Jake Brown puts the songwriter in the spotlight. —Billboard Country Here are the untold stories behind country’s most influential songs from the tunesmiths themselves—featuring interviews with Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift cowriters Liz Rose and Lori McKenna, Luke Combs cowriter Drew Parker, Morgan Wallen hit writer Josh Thompson, chart-toppers Clint Black and Vince Gill, legends and trendsetters like the late Merle Haggard and Kinky Friedman, Americana troubadour Jim Lauderdale, and song crafters with scores in film and television like A Star Is Born Oscar nominees Hillary Lindsey and Natalie Hemby and Songland judge Shane McAnally.Songs of Nashville is a look inside the lives and work of the artists who’ve shaped Nashville and the sound of country. It reveals the emotional fuel, melodic and lyrical science, and pure magic of the Music Row hitmaking machine. Through in-depth profiles and conversations, country artists reveal the birth stories of the songs you know and love—and some you may not, but you definitely should!—from spontaneous moments of inspiration to the chemistry of collaboration. Songs of Nashville is a must-read to discover the secrets of the creative process and the enduring power of storytelling that makes country music timeless.

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At a secluded weekend home, a girl becomes entranced by the sound of the cicadas, as she grapples with the stifling summer heat, and her mother s recent death. Overwhelmed by a sense of foreboding, a young man seeks solace in a privatised cathedral, comically navigating religious bureaucracy, economic crisis, and existential angst. A journey to scatter his grandparents ashes turns into a tragicomedy, as an unnamed man explores the changes in the city he left behind. A Foreign Country is the Past is the sensorial new collection from the acclaimed author of Jolts. Centering on identity and memory, viewed through a distinctive Argentine lens, these fifteen tales are a profound exploration of the spaces between places and the echoes of time.

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Whether you’re a FOOTBALL fan, a PICKLEBALL pro, a TENNIS aficionado, or a CRICKET enthusiast, you’ll love this fascinating collection of *over 200* sports facts.Did you know... A standard basketball has about 4,118 “pebbles” on its outer surface? All Major League Baseball umpires must wear black underwear in case their pants split? The longest ever pickleball rally consisted of 10,532 consecutive shots and lasted over 2 hours? Like the sound of these facts and want to know more? Then On the Ball is essential reading. Featuring obscure, unbelievable, intriguing, and engaging facts about some of the world’s most popular ball sports, discover more than 200 fascinating nuggets of information on the sports, the balls, the players, the history, and more. Find out why the number of dimples on a golf ball can make you a better player, what the fastest recorded serve is in a tennis match, and who is the world’s highest-earning ball player. All this makes this miscellany a must-have for any sports trivia fans.

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Kofi is back in a brand-new, music-making adventure â “ a debut fiction series from one of the most prominent educators and music radio talk host.His whole world was the sound of the speakers, the records, and the fun he was having in this place that he never even knew existed. He looked up as he came to the end of the verse and Linton was giving him the thumbs up. Kofiâ ™s grin stretched from ear to ear.Kofi has discovered a secret radio station â “ in a place no one will ever look. It doesn t take him long to think he can make something out of it. He and Shanice get a load of kids interested in taking part and having their moment on Clipper FM . . . But when the radio station vanishes overnight and one of Kofi s friends is accused of stealing, then the whole beautiful plan starts to fall apart . . .Can Kofi and his best mate Kelvin unravel the mystery, stay out of trouble and do their homework â “ all without mum and dad spotting anything â “ before teatime?

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

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GRITTY, NEWCASTLE-SET CRIME FOR FANS OF IAN RANKIN AND ROBERT GALBRAITH.WINNER OF THE CWA JOHN CREASEY DAGGER AND A THEAKSTON S NEW BLOOD AUTHOR FOR 2020. SHORTLISTED FOR THE THEAKSTON S OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD AND FOR THE SPECSAVERS DEBUT CRIME NOVEL AWARD. Fresh, original, authentic and gritty - should be an instant classic LEE CHILD Intricate, expertly paced with a shocking conclusion ... Jimmy is a character you root for from page one ... Simply supberb M. W. CRAVEN, author of THE PUPPET SHOWIt started with a splash. Jimmy, a homeless veteran grappling with PTSD, did his best to pretend he hadn t heard it - the sound of something heavy falling into the Tyne at the height of an argument between two men on the riverbank. Not his fight.Then he sees the headline: GIRL IN MISSING DAD PLEA. The girl, Carrie, reminds him of someone he lost, and this makes his mind up: it s time to stop hiding from his past. But telling Carrie, what he heard - or thought he heard - turns out to be just the beginning of the story.The police don t believe him, but Carrie is adamant that something awful has happened to her dad and Jimmy agrees to help her, putting himself at risk from enemies old and new. But Jimmy has one big advantage: when you ve got nothing, you ve got nothing to lose.

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Like Bolaño, Vásquez is a master stylist and a virtuoso of patient pacing and intricate structure LEV GROSSMAN, Time Magazine Juan Gabriel Vásquez . . . has succeeded García Márquez as the literary grandmaster of Colombia ARIEL DORFMAN, New York Review of BooksA morally complex, searing set of stories by the award-winning author of The Sound of Things Falling and The Shape of the Ruins (shortlisted for the Booker International Prize 2019).A renowned photographer probes a traumatic incident in the life of a fellow guest at a countryside ranch. A chance meeting at a regimental reunion obliges a Korean War veteran to confront a shameful secret. And in the title story, an internet search for a book published in 1887 leads to the discovery of the life of a remarkable woman: Aurelia de Léon, who arrives in Colombia as a child orphan of the Great War, but as a free-spirited adult runs foul of her adoptive country s deep conservatism.The characters in Songs for the Flames are all men and women touched by violence - sometimes directly, sometimes tangentially - but the lives of all of them are irrevocably changed by the experience.Translated from the Spanish by Anne McLean

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THE RUNAWAY JAPANESE BESTSELLER, NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISHPre-order now and discover the enchanting tale of an aged, near-blind, book-loving king and the stories he collects about unusual and magical books...__________A book that makes the sound of turning pages fractionally too early, infuriating its readers; a diary shared by two children with painful secrets; a photo album left by a dying father for when his daughter gets married . . .An elderly book-loving king sends two subjects on a mission: to travel the world collecting stories about weird and wonderful books. Upon their return, they recount their stories for the king over the course of thirteen nights.From the comically irreverent to the heartrending to the heartwarming, The Neverending Book delves into all that a book can be, forming an enchanting compendium that reveals the ways in which we interact with books, and the importance they hold in our hearts - all told through the tale of two subjects gathering stories about books for their blind, book-loving king.__________

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The electrifying sequel to Wilbur Smith #39;s new series for the next generation - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. In the wild Lebombo Mountains of South Africa, Ralph and Robyn are on the run from the nefarious Josef Gerhard. His beastly man-made predasaurs have unleashed a deadly virus and only the Ballantynes have the evidence to prove it. They need to regroup and plan their next move if they want to stop him before it #39;s too late and find a cure for the virus.But deep in the forest, dangers lurk; poachers are circling, and Gerhard has a brand-new creation he wants to show off, if he can lure the Ballantynes to its lair...Can they outrun him in time to expose his monstrous crimes? And more importantly will they make it out of the serpent #39;s lair alive?Get ready for more predasaurs, more betrayals and more action in the thrilling sequel to PREY ZONE!

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Celebrate an unforgettable classic with this paperback edition featuring the timeless art of Tasha Tudor. Just in time for the movie adaptation starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters!This gorgeous paperback includes Tasha Tudor’s iconic illustrations, an extended author biography, activities, and more, making it the perfect collector’s edition or a wonderful gift for young readers.When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle s great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors.The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary s only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in—and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.

Objev podobné jako The Secret Garden - Frances Hodgsonová-Burnettová