the summer we started over nancy thayer

The Summer We Started Over - Nancy Thayer

Two sisters reconnect and pursue their dreams on the beautiful island of Nantucket, overcoming life’s challenges and finding new love, in this heartwarming and hopeful novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer.Eddie Grant is happy with her life and her work as a personal assistant to Dinah Lavender, one of the most famous and renowned romance authors in the business. But being a spectator to notoriety and glamour isn’t as fulfilling as she once thought. Thankfully, Eddie has the perfect excuse for a vacation: Her hardworking younger sister, Barrett, is opening her gift shop on Memorial Day weekend, and could use all the help she can get. But going home to the beautiful island of Nantucket means facing the family’s difficult past. Shortly after the death of Eddie and Barrett’s brother, their mother left them and their father made the spontaneous decision to buy a small farm. Eddie stayed there for only a year before her family’s grief threatened to consume her as well, and had been living in Manhattan ever since. Now that she is back, Eddie must face all she left behind: her father’s increased eccentricities, which has led to a house bursting at the seams with books; her sister’s resentment over Eddie’s escape; and a past love connection, one that is still undeniable and complicated, all these years later. But the Grant sisters are nothing if not resilient and capable, opening a used bookstore in their father’s abandoned barn to manage his hoarding, and navigating the discovery of a long-buried family secret that will change all of them forever. In The Summer We Started Over, beloved storyteller Nancy Thayer transports readers with a moving story about family, courage, and the resiliency of young women.

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The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain - Kazuo Ishiguro

Memorably introduced by Ishiguro himself, The Summer We crossed Europe in the Rain collects the sixteen song lyrics he wrote for world-renowned American singer, Stacey Kent, which were set to music by her partner Jim Tomlinson. An exquisite coming together of the literary and musical worlds, the lyrics are infused with a sense of yearning, melancholy, love, and the romance of travel and liminal spaces. Further exploring the notion of collaboration and interpretation, the collection is illustrated by the acclaimed Italian artist, Bianca Bagnarelli whose work perfectly captures the atmosphere and sensibility of the songs.

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The Summer We Fell - Elizabeth O

Part coming-of-age and part second chance romance - THE SUMMER WE FELL is an emotional rollercoaster full of sacrifice, love and heartbreak. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Mia Sheridan. He was my boyfriend s best friend-and the bane of my existence.I wanted to hate Luke Taylor. I did hate him. I just never hated him enough.Now, a decade later, tragedy has brought us back to the place where it all happened-my best times, and my worst. Our lives have changed, but that pull between us is just as strong as ever. Only this time, it s more dangerous too.

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The Summer We Turned Green - Sutcliffe William

Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!A fresh, funny, heartfelt look at this generationâ ™s must-win battle: one earth, one chance.Itâ ™s the summer holidays, and thirteen-year-old Lukeâ ™s life has been turned upside down. First his older sister Rose moved â ˜across the roadâ ™, where a community of climate rebels is protesting the planned airport expansion. Then his dad followed her.Dad only went to get Rose back, but now heâ ™s out there building totem poles, wearing sandals and drinking mead (whatever that is) with the best of themâ ¦Can Luke save his family when all they want to do is save the planet?________________________ Hilarious, acutely observed and deeply felt, Sutcliffeâ ™s new novel is part biting satire on nimbyism and adult complacency, part impassioned call: take action now, before itâ ™s too late. GUARDIAN This is the perfect book to inspire action against the climate crisis and to lift your spirits. SCOTSMAN A heartfelt, well-observed, gripping family drama, as well as a call to arms. SUNDAY TIMES Childrenâ ™s Book of the Week

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The Summer We Were Friends - Fiona O

The perfect holiday read Irish ExaminerSummer has arrived in Derrybeggs and the biggest event of the year, the annual film festival, is less than a month away. But as the days pass, it becomes clear that nothing will go as planned...Dot came to the seaside town for a fresh start and so far her B B is proving popular. But fitting in isn t quite as easy. Dot thought joining the troubled festival committee would help, but she s really starting to wonder if moving to Derrybeggs was a mistake.Marine biologist Merry spends her days working at her parents café and trying not to think about the happiness she could have had. Everyone whispers about the tragic accident that destroyed her dream life in Florida. But Merry is the only one who knows the truth.When an intriguing American visitor arrives at the café with no memory of who he is or why he s in Derrybeggs, Dot and Merry set aside their own problems and rally the community to help him find his way home. As the search gets underway and the countdown to the festival begins in earnest, everyone is about to discover what it really means to belong.

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The Future of Truth - Werner Herzog

What if a lie is told to reveal some underlying truth? Are feelings that seem inappropriate, such as hysteria following the death of a celebrity, any less true than the grief we feel over the death of a loved one? Even if the plot of an opera seems preposterous, can’t it still express emotions that ring true with the audience?At the heart of this fascinating and iconoclastic book lies Werner Herzog’s concept of ‘ecstatic truth’ – a truth that is often hidden behind the facts and our conceptions of reality but can be gleaned through the poetic imagination, in art, literature and cinema, when we open ourselves up to an aesthetic experience. Written in Herzog’s inimitable style, these stories, anecdotes and reflections take us from present-day deep fakes and the opportunities and perils of AI to ancient Egypt and Rome, where rulers resorted to lies and propaganda in the same way as governments do today; from Scott and Amundsen’s race to the South Pole to alien abduction claims and the making of Herzog’s own films. With its singular vision and unique voice, The Future of Truth is a compelling meditation on the relationship between fact and fiction – evidence and imagination – by one of today’s most fascinating and idiosyncratic thinkers.

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Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Back to School - Zanna Davidson

Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 5+The summer holidays are OVER! Billy is going back to school and he wishes he wasn t. There s so much to worry about - his ENORMOUS uniform, his terrible pencil case, the not-very-friendly-new-boy... But along come the Mini Monsters to show Billy that even when things go wrong, he has the power to make them right again. The perfect series for beginner and reluctant readers.

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RHETT THOMAS: Where We Started - CD (3007309)

Hudební CD - Where We Started je šesté studiové album amerického zpěváka country hudby Thomase Rhetta vydané v roce 2022. Where We Started je šesté studiové album amerického zpěváka country hudby Thomase Rhetta vydané v roce 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (6.album) Seznam stop CD The Hill / Church Boots / Bass Pro Hat / Anything Cold / Angels / Half Of Me (featuring Riley Green) / Bring The Bar / Paradise / Death Row (featuring Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson) / Mama #039;s Front Door / Slow Down Summer / Simple As A Song / Us Someday / Somebody Like Me / Where We Started - Thomas Rhett + Katy Perry

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RHETT THOMAS: Where We Started (2x LP) -LP (3007890)

LP vinyl - Where We Started je šesté studiové album amerického zpěváka country hudby Thomase Rhetta vydané v roce 2022. Where We Started je šesté studiové album amerického zpěváka country hudby Thomase Rhetta vydané v roce 2022. Rok vydání : 2022 (6.album) Seznam stop LP 1,2 The Hill / Church Boots / Bass Pro Hat / Anything Cold / Angels / Half Of Me (featuring Riley Green) / Bring The Bar / Paradise / Death Row (featuring Tyler Hubbard, Russell Dickerson) / Mama #039;s Front Door / Slow Down Summer / Simple As A Song / Us Someday / Somebody Like Me / Where We Started - Thomas Rhett + Katy Perry

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The Green Budget Guide - Nancy Birtwhistle

Worth its weight in gold Gaby Roslin Great for the pocket and the planet Daisy UptonSaving money doesn t have to cost the earth.What do you do with your expired oils and spices? How can you make the best use of your microwave and keep meals healthy and tasty? How can you remove mould safely? Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Baking Show winner Nancy Birtwhistle is here to answer all of these questions and more, featuring 101 thoughtful, cheap and time-saving tips and tricks on how to run a budget home – all while protecting the environment.Born in post-war England in the 1950s, and formerly a single working mom to two kids, Nancy is no stranger to frugality. Building on her astonishing 15 cents laundry detergent and wildly popular recipe, ‘Pure Magic’, The Green Budget Guide includes more of the inspired, sustainable and budget friendly hacks that have made Nancy so loved by readers and followers on social media, as well as tips and tricks from a lifetime spent learning how to run a household efficiently by saving time and money.‘Previous generations were very good at being “budget-friendly” long before “eco-friendly” became an everyday word, so by combining the two we can begin to meet these difficult challenges and actually feel empowered, resilient and resourceful. Nancy x

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Nan Goldin: The Ballad of Sexual Dependency - Marvin Heiferman, Mark Holborn, Nan Goldin, Suzanne Fletcher

The Ballad of Sexual Dependency is a visual diary chronicling the struggle for intimacy and understanding between friends, family, and lovers-collectively described by Goldin as her tribe. Her work describes a world that is visceral, charged, and seething with life. First published in 1986, this reissue recognizes the persistent relevance and freshness of Nan Goldin s cutting-edge photography. Her lush color photography and candid style demand that the viewer go beyond the surface to encounter a profound intensity. As Goldin writes: Real memory, which these pictures trigger, is an invocation of the color, smell, sound, and physical presence, the density and flavor of life. Through an accurate and detailed record of her life, Ballad reveals Goldin s personal odyssey as well as a more universal understanding of the different languages men and women speak, and the struggle between autonomy and dependency. Over the past twenty-five years, the influence of Ballad on photography and other aesthetic realms has continually grown, making the work a contemporary classic. Nan Goldin s story of urban life on the fringe was the swan song of an era that reached its peak in the early eighties. Yet it has captured an important element of humanity that is transcendent: a need to connect. This new edition of Ballad has been printed using new scans and separations created by master-separator Robert Hennessey from Goldin s original transparencies, rendering them with unparalleled sumptuousness and impact.

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The Best Summer of Our Lives - Rachel Hauck

Rachel Hauck sets the gold standard in inspirational fiction. The Best Summer of Our Lives is a nostalgic novel of friendship, romance, and the choices that define a life. --Brenda Novak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authorTwenty years ago, the summer of 77 was supposed to be the best summer of Summer Wilde s life. She and her best friends, Spring, Autumn, and Snow--the Four Seasons--had big plans.But those plans never had a chance. After a teenage prank gone awry, the Seasons found themselves on a bus to Tumbleweed, Nowhere, Oklahoma, to spend eight weeks as camp counselors. All four of them arrived with hidden secrets and buried fears, and the events that unfolded in those two months forever altered their friendships, their lives, and their futures.Now, thirtysomething, Summer is at a crossroads. When her latest girl band leaves her in a motel outside Tulsa, she is forced to face the shadows of her past. Returning to the place where everything changed, she soon learns Tumbleweed is more than a town she never wanted to see again. It s a place for healing, for reconciling the past with the present, and for finally listening to love s voice.Praise for The Best Summer of Our Lives The Best Summer of Our Lives blends faith and hope into a story about the seasons of life, the seasons of friendship, and the seasons of love. --Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends The Best Summer of our Lives brought me back to my teenage years, with all the angst, the hope, and the friendships, and reminded me that the best times of our lives don t have to be perfect to be loved. --Susan May Warren, USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Rachel Hauck fans will savor this sparkling story full of depth and heart! --Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hideaway and A Place to Land

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Arriving Where We Started - Jim Powell

While the Music Lasts is Jim Powell s fourth and most ambitious novel. Spanning four decades and moving between Britain, France and America, it is a timely chronicle of the generation that came of age in the post-war world. They championed freedom, blew the lid off convention and set out to change society - but did they?Published in two volumes, this powerful story captures the zeitgeist of the extraordinary times through which this generation has lived. The second volume, Arriving Where We Started, opens in New Mexico in 1988, with narrator Tony Gethyn visiting his traumatised Vietnam veteran friend, and later moving to New York. Reflecting the onset of globalisation, some friends from earlier years have moved to New York or visit it often. Among them is the novel s socially dysfunctional anti-hero, now a property tycoon bestriding the global financial markets. Also in New York is someone for whom Tony has long held a candle, first met as a barmaid in a Cambridge pub, now a broadsheet journalist. By the time Tony returns England in 1992, some his friends there have climbed several rungs up the ladders of politics, law, global finance and the media; others have stalled or taken a fall. We follow their triumphs and tragedies through the decade to 9/11 and its reverberations and on to the economic meltdown of 2008.

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Summer Walker: Still Over It - CD (3894190)

Hudební CD - Still Over It je druhé studiové album americké zpěvačky Summer Walker z roku 2021. Still Over It je druhé studiové album americké zpěvačky Summer Walker z roku 2021. Rok vydání : 2021 (2.album)

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The Art of Power - Pelosi Nancy

The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance.When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: ;Mother, get a life! And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been.In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better.Among the best-prepared and hardest working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side.Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government s long record of misbehaviour. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency.Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul.Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family.The woman who has been lauded by her opposition as ;the most powerful Speaker ever shows us why she is not afraid of a good fight. The Art of Power is about the fighting spirit that has always animated her, and the historic legacy that spirit has produced.

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The Summer of Broken Rules - K.L. Walther

A romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift!*NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*This BookTok sensation is perfect for fans of Jenny Han s The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen s Along for the Ride.Meredith s family s annual game of assassin at Martha s Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister s legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she s at risk of losing both the game â ¦ and her heart.When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer she s determined to join the world again.The annual family vacation to Martha s Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, she s excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honor her legacy.But when Meredith forms an assassin alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she can t help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realizes she s not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart. The feel-good summer read of my dreams! â ”Alicia, Goodreads Reviewer Boy, did it also give me all the summer feels. â ”Larissa, Goodreads Reviewer This book is bound to become a favorite of all who love contemporary romance. â ”Kelly, Goodreads Reviewer If beachy contemporary romances are your jam, then trust meâ ”you do NOT want to miss this book. â ”Jessica, Goodreads Reviewer

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The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Hanová

The Summer I Turned Pretty is now a major new TV series on Amazon Prime!From the author of Netflix s smash-hit movie To All The Boys I ve Loved Before, this is the perfect funny summer romance for fans of The Kissing Booth and Holly Bourne.One girl. Two boys. And the summer that changed everything . . . Every year Isabel spends a perfect summer at her favourite place in the world - the Fisher family s beach house. It has everything a girl could want: a swimming pool, a private stretch of sandy beach... and two (very cute) brothers:Unavailable, aloof Conrad - who she s been in love with foreverFriendly, relaxed Jeremiah- the only one who s ever really paid her any attention.But this year something is different. This year, the boys seem to really notice Isabel for the first time. It s going to be an amazing summer - and one she ll never forget . . . This book has what every girl wants in a summer - Sarah Dessen, #1 New York Times bestselling authorRead the next instalments in The Summer I Turned Pretty Series: It s Not Summer Without You and We ll Always Have Summer by bestselling author Jenny Han.

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Summer at the Castle Cafe - Donna Ashcroft

Yes, yes, yes! This was the book that I have been waiting for all year! I absolutely loved it! Had me hooked from the first page . . .Worth far more than five stars!! Stardust Book Reviews, 5 starsIF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS SUMMER, MAKE IT SUMMER AT THE CASTLE CAFE . . .When Alice Appleton s boyfriend dumps her out of the blue, just after she has lost her mother, she s knocked sideways. Escaping to the stunning Dorset coast, she takes a job at the crumbling Castle Cafe. It s a million miles away from her busy London lifestyle, and she knows her mum would approve.Surrounded by cream teas and welcoming faces, could the quirky seaside village be the perfect place for Alice to heal her broken heart this summer?Mysterious and handsome Jay O Donnell has lived in picturesque Castle Cove since he was a child. Haunted by a tragedy from his past, he s on a mission to save as many people as possible as a lifeboat volunteer. When newcomer Alice catches his eye, Jay he has to remind himself he can have no distractions.But he begins to realise that it might just be his turn to be rescued... As Alice and Jay find in each other someone they can really talk to, will they learn the importance of letting go to make way for second chances?A heart-warming and gorgeously uplifting story about second chances, finding yourself and embracing the summer. Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jenny Colgan and Heidi Swain.Readers are falling in love with Summer at the Castle Cafe: This book is like a great big hug . . .I absolutely loved it . . .If I could give this more than 5/5 I totally would Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Perfect! . . .Once I started reading it was very hard to put down . . .Pure escapism . . .A delicious summer feast! Chells and Books, 5 stars Amazing . . .A joy to read . . .I was instantly transported to the cafe and to the beautiful seaside town of Castle Cove . . .The perfect summer novel The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars

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Summer at the Cornish Beach Cafe - Donna Ashcroft

Absolutely stunning... Left me feeling the fresh air of Cornwall and feeling the sea breeze... Heartwarming... made me laugh, cry, smile and fall in love... Every time I came to the end of the chapter, I just HAD to know what was going to happen next... I ended up devouring the whole book in a several hour sitting!!... Gorgeous! Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Step into gorgeous Indigo Cove on the stunning Cornish coast and be swept off your feet with this totally gripping summer romance about reuniting with your first crush. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Sarah Morgan and Cathy Bramley.When Jessie is jilted at the altar, she needs an escape. Running to her grandfather s house in Indigo Cove, she doesn t expect to crash straight into her first love. She only needs to take one look at tall, brooding Ashton s sea-glass eyes to know she needs to stay away, to avoid another heartbreak.Throwing herself into the community around the Cornish café by the sea, Jessie helps her grandfather with his puzzles and feels her confidence build as the quirky locals welcome her. But she can t stay away from Ashton, exploring the beautiful coastline hand-in-hand and learning to trust again.But when she discovers a secret about Ashton s past, Jessie is left shaken. Will her summer at the beach café be a huge mistake? Or the fresh start she needs?What readers are saying about Summer at the Cornish Beach Café: Perfectly gorgeous book!!! I just could not put my kindle down and I was absolutely gutted when I came to the end... Absolutely amazing... Everything you want in a heartwarming romance... I completely fell head over heels in love!!! An uplifting breath of fresh air!!!... Absolutely gorgeous! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulously warm-hearted and romantic!... A delightful read! Everything about it was perfect!... I could picture myself in Indigo Cover as I read, feeling the sun s rays and dipping my toes in the sea! Star Dust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous heart-warming story about friendship, self-discovery and love... wonderful experience... It was easy to get lost in the pages and caught up in the story. Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect beach read... warm and idyllic... Once I opened the book and began reading I didn t want to stop... a wonderful summer story. I loved it from beginning to end and I know you will too. Don t wait another moment, read this one now... Absolutely fabulous. Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heartwarming... I loved settling into the pages of its setting in Indigo Cove with its pristine waters, endless sand... Throw in cream cakes and lemonade from the Cornish Beach Café and what more could you need... feel-good book, the perfect vacation bring-along... The ending was sofabulous! Vegan Book Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gorgeous book has it all: romance, nostalgia, humour... totally captures the reader and doesn t let go til the final page... adorable characters, both human and animal, that one can t help but fall in love with. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gosh... gave you a lovely fuzzy feeling as the story unfolded... Amazing characters... Loved it. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heart-warming, cozy and heartfelt story... uplifting... Perfect reading for the summer! @shortbookthyme, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect book for a summer afternoon... uplifting and beautifully written. Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant read... set against the backdrop of the beautiful Cornish coast... heart-warming and uplifting. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Art of Power - Pelosi Nancy

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The most powerful woman in American political history tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker – how she became a master legislator, a key partner to presidents, and the most visible leader of the Trump resistance. When, at age forty-six, Nancy Pelosi, mother of five, asked her youngest daughter if she should run for Congress, Alexandra Pelosi answered: ‘Mother, get a life!’ And so Nancy did, and what a life it has been. In The Art of Power, Pelosi describes for the first time what it takes to make history – not only as the first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in America, but to pass laws that would save lives and livelihoods, from the emergency rescue of the economy in 2008 to transforming health care. She describes the perseverance, persuasion, and respect for her members that it took to succeed, but also the joy of seeing America change for the better. Among the best-prepared and hardest-working Speakers in history, Pelosi worked to find common ground, or stand her ground, with presidents from Bush to Biden. She also shares moving moments with soldiers sent to the front lines, women who inspired her, and human rights activists who fought by her side. Pelosi took positions that established her as a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day, warning early about the dangers of the Iraq War and of the Chinese government’s long record of misbehaviour. This moral courage prepared her for the arrival of Trump, with whom she famously tangled, becoming a red-coated symbol of resistance to his destructive presidency. Here, she reveals how she went toe-to-toe with Trump, leading up to January 6, 2021, when he unleashed his post-election fury on the Congress. Pelosi gives us her personal account of that day: the assault not only on the symbol of our democracy but on the men and women who had come to serve the nation, never expecting to hide under desks or flee for their lives – and her determined efforts to get the National Guard to the Capitol. Nearly two years later, violence and fury would erupt inside Pelosi’s own home when an intruder, demanding to see the Speaker, viciously attacked her beloved husband, Paul. Here, Pelosi shares that horrifying day and the traumatic aftermath for her and her family.

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The Promise That Changes Everything - Nancy Kline

The lessons and practices here will shift a sense of chaos to one of clarity and a mindset of fear to one of hope Margaret Heffernan, bestselling author of Wilful Blindness ___________________________________________________________________________________How often do you interrupt? How often do people interrupt you? Can you remember the last time someone listened to you all the way through your thinking?In a time when communication is more challenging than ever and relationships need to be nurtured, listening to one another could not be more important. In her new book, Nancy Kline, bestselling author of Time To Think, suggests that for us to radically improve our communication we should make the propmise I won t interrupt you . This promise matters because when we interrupt each other, we interrupt our thinking, and that interrupts the quality of everything we do. By making this promise to our colleagues and loved ones we can deepen our relationships, increase our productivity, and enjoy deeper, richer conversations. It may, in fact, be the most important promise we ever make. Nancy has spent the last three decades researching independent thought and the barriers that prevent us from thinking for ourselves. In this book she tells us the truth about the damage that interruption can cause, she shares case studies and stories from her work with clients, as well as simple ways we can improve our communication, and change our lives. ___________________________________________________________________________________ This generous, useful and important book is a delight to read and will fundamentally change the way you interact with people - Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler, authors of The Communication Book This timely and persuasive book shows us that the foundation for independent thinking is the promise to actually listen, without interruption, to what others have to say Cal Newport, bestselling author of Digital Minimalism

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The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Hanová

The Summer I Turned Pretty is now a major new TV series on Amazon Prime!From the author of Netflix s smash-hit movie To All The Boys I ve Loved Before, this is the perfect funny summer romance for fans of The Kissing Booth and Holly Bourne.One girl. Two boys. And the summer that changed everything . . .Every year Isabel spends a perfect summer at her favourite place in the world - the Fisher family s beach house. It has everything a girl could want: a swimming pool, a private stretch of sandy beach... and two (very cute) brothers:Unavailable, aloof Conrad - who she s been in love with foreverFriendly, relaxed Jeremiah- the only one who s ever really paid her any attention.But this year something is different. This year, the boys seem to really notice Isabel for the first time. It s going to be an amazing summer - and one she ll never forget . . . This book has what every girl wants in a summer - Sarah Dessen, #1 New York Times bestselling authorRead the next instalments in The Summer I Turned Pretty Series: It s Not Summer Without You and We ll Always Have Summer by bestselling author Jenny Han.New York Times bestselling Series, August 2024

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On the Night You Were Born - Nancy Tillman

The perfect gift for a new baby or young child, celebrating just how precious and loved they are. Through gentle rhyming words and magical illustrations, On The Night You Were Born captures the overwhelming love and joy felt when a new baby is born.Nancy Tillman s heartwarming story follows animal families as they welcome new arrivals to the world. Pairing rhyming text with heartwarming illustrations, this book for young children and new parents is ideal for letting little ones know how cherished they are by the people around them. It s an ideal keepsake for new parents, perfect for bedtime and a book that can be read again and again.In a sturdy board book, just right for little hands to hold, this very special story by Nancy Tillman has touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest tots to new mums, from young friends to grandparents. A New York Times bestseller, On the Night You Were Born is a beloved addition to every family bookshelf.On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced.

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The Summer Guests - Tess Gerritsen

INCLUDES A BONUS SHORT STORY BY LEE CHILD AND TESS GERRITSEN, STARRING JACK REACHER AND THE ENIGMATIC MAGGIE BIRD. . .The Summer Guests is the exhilarating and gripping new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author of The Spy Coast.SPECIAL HARDBACK LIMITED EDITION - AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LASTâ ˜I love this new series . . . The Summer Guests is a cracker of a mystery! I couldnâ ™t put it down.â ™SHARI LAPENA What a ride - The Summer Guests hooked me from the first explosive chapter. . . Immersive, compelling, utterly addictive â “ a masterclass in storytelling.â ™ ANDREA MARATHE MARTINI CLUB ISNâ ™T OPEN TO EVERYONE . . .Maggie Birdâ ™s â ˜book groupâ ™ is an unusual one â “ a group of retired spies living an anonymous life in the seaside town of Purity. And this summer they plan little more than â ˜readingâ ™ (whilst sipping martinis), and some gentle birdwatching.But trouble is just around the corner as the summer guests arrive.For acting Police Chief Jo Thibodeau, summer brings its own problems â “ packed streets, bar brawls, petty theft. And now, a missing teenager down by the lake.When their good friend becomes a prime suspect in the girl s disappearance, Maggie and her Martini Club must put down their binoculars and roll up their sleeves. Leaving Jo to deal with not only a powerful family desperate for answers, but a meddlesome group of retirees.Can Jo and the Martini Club find a way to work together, as they uncover one of the deadliest scandals their small town has ever seen?â ˜The Thursday Murder Club on steroidsâ ™ SAGA MagazinePRAISE FOR TESS GERRITSEN: I love her books. She is a big influence. FREIDA McFADDEN

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The Summer I Turned Pretty (Deluxe Collection) - Jenny Hanová

This beautiful deluxe hardcover box set includes all three books in Jenny Han’s bestselling The Summer I Turned Pretty series - now a major TV show on Amazon Prime. This is the perfect romance collection to lose yourself in this summer!One girl. Two boys. And the summer that changed everything . . .Every year Isabel spends a perfect summer at the beach. But this summer is different. This is the summer she turns pretty - and the year two brothers will notice her for the first time.Conrad - unavailable, aloof - who she s been in love with forever.Jeremiah - cute, relaxed - the only one who s ever really paid her any attention.Soon friendship is no longer enough. From first kisses to first loves, seasons pass, promises are made and hearts are broken. And before long, Isabel must make the must make the biggest decision of her life - which Fisher boy will she choose?

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The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Hanová

Now a blockbuster original series on Prime Video! Will Belly choose Jeremiah or Conrad? Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.Some summers are just destined to be pretty. Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

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The Summer She Went Missing - Ichaso Chelsea

Last summer, they searched for Audrey Covington. This summer, they ll search for the truth. Paige Redmond has always felt lucky to spend her summers in Clearwater Ridge, with lazy days sunning at the waterfalls and nights partying at the sprawling houses of the rich families who vacation there.The Covingtons are one of these families, and beautiful, brilliant Audrey Covington is Paige s best friend. And last year, when Audrey s crush-worthy brother Dylan finally started noticing Paige, she was sure it would be the best summer ever. Except Audrey didn t seem quite like herself.Then one night, she didn t come home. Though Audrey wasn t the first girl to disappear in Clearwater Ridge, she left behind more lies than clues. Now, one summer later, her case has gone cold, and nobody, least of all Paige, can make sense of what happened.When Paige stumbles across a secret hidden in Audrey s room, however, it changes everything she thought she knew about last summer. She and Dylan set out on their own investigation, discovering things even the police don t know about the people of Clearwater Ridge. But tracking down missing girls—girls who might be beyond saving by now—means entering a world far darker than Paige has ever imagined.And if she isn’t careful, she ll become the next girl to vanish.

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The Summer Place - Jennifer Weiner

If you have time for only one book this summer, pick this one New York Times An ambitious, immersive novel from the author of In Her Shoes Red Magazine Engrossing Sunday Mirror____________________________From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of That Summer comes another heartfelt and unputdownable novel of family, secrets, and the ties that bind. When Veronica Levy bought her dream house on the Outer Cape, she imagined a place where generations of her family would gather for years to come.Now, forty years later, with her children barely speaking to each other, or to her, Veronica has decided, reluctantly, to put the place on the market. She ll invite the family to gather one last time (and insist on their good behavior) at her granddaughter Ruby s wedding. She ll spend one last summer by the beach, with her daughter Sarah, her son Sam, and whichever grandchildren can be coaxed into making the trip. Then she ll say goodbye to the house she s loved for forty years.But three months is a long time. Time enough for an old love to reappear, for secrets to come to light, and for three generations of Levy women to decide what kind of lives they want to live, in the summers they have left.The Summer Place is a hilarious, delicious, and wickedly observed story about parents and children, husbands and wives, the places we call home, and all the ways that love can surprise us.____________________________Find out why everyone s talking about Jennifer Weiner: You ll love this book and wish she was your friend MINDY KALING Fiercely funny, powerfully smart, and remarkably brave CHERYL STRAYED Like Helen Fielding, Weiner balances fresh humour, deft characterisations, and literary sensibility GUARDIAN Mrs Everything is like Beaches but with mothers and daughters and sisters. I may never recover JILL GRUNEWALD Generous and entertaining Publishers Weekly You ll laugh, you ll cry, you ll want to read it again TheSkimm Jennifer Weiner has done it again. She has made me feel more emotions than I ve felt in a long time Goodreads reviewer Beautifully written and heart-touching Goodreads reviewer

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The Summer Dare - Joanna Dodd

Six weeks of friendship. A lifetime paying for it.They were the cool girls. Two years older, oozing glamour. She could prove herself worthy of their friendship. She could do the dare.Twenty-five years later, Lucy has a perfect life. She is still friends with the cool girls. All except one. Maddie. The one they never saw again after the dare. They don t talk about her. They don⠙t think about her. It is as though she never existed until⠦Lucy gets a text from an unknown number. Why didn t you tell them where I was?The past hurtles into the present and secrets push their way to the surface.Who is the message from? Is Maddie back? Or is someone else set on exposing the truth and seeking revenge?A gripping domestic psych thriller perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, S.E. Lynes and Lisa Jewell.Praise for The Summer Dare:⠘I absolutely LOVED The Summer Dare - it was so perfectly plotted and so, so tense! It had me biting my nails all the way through.⠙ Lisa Hall⠘A tense, absorbing thriller that builds to a lightning pace and delivers a killer final twist.⠙ Sarah Clarke⠘Clever, chilling and intricately plotted. The shocking end twist floored me.⠙ A A. Chaudhuri⠘An accomplished debut that I couldn⠙t put down. Perfectly plotted with a twist you won⠙t see coming. I loved it.⠙ Sophie Flynn⠘Such an amazing thriller! I did NOT expect the end. I was shocked.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘I could not put this one down! I loved all the twist turns and... the ending was a complete shock! The perfect summer book!⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘A gripping suspense thriller which had me hooked from start to finish⠦full of secrets and lies⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘I couldn⠙t put it down. It was a must-read.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘A gripping, can t-put-down psychological thriller⠦ I will be recommending⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘I loved it! The plot twist was something I didn t see coming!⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘A thrilling read⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review Loved this book...I enjoyed the build up of the story and never guessed the end.⠙⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review⠘A gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked from start to finish.⠙ Reader Review⠘A must-read for fans of domestic thrillers. It s a perfect summer read that combines nostalgia with a chilling plot.⠙ Reader Review⠘An immersive and twisting thriller...A gripping read.⠙ Reader Review⠘This was so good!...I did not see the twist coming AT ALL!⠙ Reader Review

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The Summer Without You - Karen Swan

Set in New York s exclusive Hamptons seaside resort, The Summer Without You is a gorgeously escapist read from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rome Affair, Karen Swan. Pure escapism â “ Marie ClareRowena Tipton isn t looking for a new life, just a new adventure, something to while away the months as her long-term boyfriend presses pause on their relationship before they become engaged. But when a chance encounter at a New York wedding leads to an audition for a coveted houseshare in The Hamptons â “ Manhattan s elite beach scene â “ suddenly a new life is exactly what she s got.Stretching before her is a summer with three eclectic housemates, long days on white sandy beaches and parties on gilded tennis courts. But high rewards bring high stakes, and Rowena soon finds herself caught in the crossfire of a vicious intimidation campaign.Alone for the first time in her adult life, Rowena has no-one to turn to but a stranger â “ who is everything she doesn t want, but possibly everything she needs. It s the perfect read for summer day at the beach (or the Hamptons!) â “ GirlsLovetoReadEnjoy more of Karen Swan s captivating summer novels with The Greek Escape and The Hidden Beach.

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The Summer House in Santorini - Samantha Parks

â ˜Oh my gosh I LOVED IT! This was honestly one of the best books I ve read in a long whileâ ™ Georgina, GoodreadsOne summer in Greece will change everythingâ ¦Annaâ ™s running away. From a failed relationship, a dead-end career and a complicated family life.On the island of Santorini, with its picturesque villas, blue-tiled roofs, and the turquoise waters of the Aegean lapping at the white sand beaches, Anna inherits a less-than-picturesque summer house from her estranged father.As she rebuilds the house, she rebuilds her life, uncovering family secrets along the way that will change everything. She soon starts to fall for her little slice of paradise, as well as for gorgeous, charming Nikos.Will Anna lose her heart in more ways than one?Brimming with secrets and sunlight, this is the perfect holiday read for fans of Alex Brown, Jill Mansell and Sue Moorcroft.Readers LOVE Samantha Parks! â ˜Wow, what an amazing debut book. Samantha Parksâ ™s writing style had me gripped from the very first pageâ ™ Faith, Twitterâ ˜Will 110% make you want to visit Santorini!â ™ Stacey, The Cosiest Corner Book Blogâ ˜Gorgeousâ ¦ thank you Samantha Parks for delightful book!â ™ Margaret, Netgalleyâ ˜Lovely and heartfeltâ ™ Cheryl M-Mâ ™s Book Blogâ ˜Perfect chick lit!â ™ Christie, Instagramâ ˜A glorious summer holiday readâ ™ Ruth, top 100 Amazon reviewerâ ˜A lovely romance set among rustic villages and white sandy beaches. What more could you ask for?â ™ Angela, Goodreads

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The Summer Party - Kate Gray

Your invitation for the hottest summer thriller of the year has arrived . . . The thriller of the summer SARA OCHS Smart, sharp and stylish ANDREA MARA Addictive CLAIRE DOUGLAS Everything you want in a thriller FIONA CUMMINS It s the event of the year - the company summer party at a luxury hotel. Mel can t wait to let her hair down with her colleagues. Sun, sea, and her sights set on her work crush. But as the cocktails flow and darkness falls, cracks start to appear. Secrets, lies, revenge. No one is as innocent as they seem. But could one of them be guilty of murder? Mel soon realises someone is masterminding a deadly plan. And she must uncover the truth if she s going to get out alive . . . A twisty and sun-soaked locked-room thriller that will leave you breathless. Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and T.M. Logan. A tense, gripping and atmospheric thriller that will have you up all night KATY BRENT Nail-biting . . . the perfect cocktail-by-the-pool companion EMILY FREUD An immersive psychological thriller with a brilliantly claustrophobic setting C.L. PATTISON A fast-paced, tense locked-room thriller LOUISE JENSEN Extraordinarily suspenseful . . . the perfect holiday thriller SARAH TURNER

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The Summer of Broken Rules (Collector

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel is back in a stunning Collectorâ ™s Edition! Featuring a gorgeous new design with sprayed edges, a bonus chapter and a short story, this is the definitive way to read and own this beautiful romance novel inspired by the songs of Taylor Swift.***Itâ ™s all fun and games until someone loses their heart.When Meredith Fox lost her sister, Claire, eighteen months ago, she shut everyone out. But this summer, sheâ ™s determined to join the world again.The annual family vacation to Marthaâ ™s Vineyard seems like the perfect place to reconnect. Her entire extended family is gathering for a big summer wedding, and although Meredith is dateless after being unexpectedly dumped, sheâ ™s excited to participate in the traditional Fox family game of Assassin that will take place during the week of wedding festivities. Claire always loved the game, and Meredith is determined to honour her legacy.But when Meredith forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she finds herself getting distracted. Meredith tries to focus on the game and win it for her sister, but she canâ ™t help falling for him. And as the week progresses, she realises sheâ ™s not only at risk of losing the game, but also her heart.Collectorâ ™s Edition content included:A bonus chapter from Witâ ™s POVA short story about life for Mer and Wit after the summerThis contemporary romance is a BookTok sensation perfect for fans of Jenny Han s The Summer I Turned Pretty and Sarah Dessen s Along for the Ride.TropesYoung Adult RomanceFirst LoveComing of AgeHoliday Romance

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The Forgotten Summer of Seneca - Camryn Garrett

From acclaimed author Camryn Garrett comes a middle-grade mystery with a magical twist, about a girl who goes to live with her aunt in the summer after the loss of her father—and who finds a doorway in Central Park that leads to a magically preserved historical village Filled with sparkling magic, honest explorations of grief, and moving depictions of a new friendship, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca asks us to remember a history that’s often overlooked—and imagine a future where we’re brave enough to embrace change. Everything is changing, and twelve-year-old Rowan Robinson hates it. She’s dreading having to spend her summer in New York City with her Aunt Monica, even though she used to love it. But things are just different after her father passed away. Without him, nothing about her world feels the same. Things start to get a little better when Rowan brings her dad’s old camera to Central Park to take pictures. But as she’s snapping photos, she notices a strange mirror-like shape floating in the air. When she gets closer to it, she trips and falls through the portal, and after she lands, she finds herself in a different world: Seneca Village, where Black people with magical abilities seem to live in the past, in a time without phones or electricity. At first, Rowan thinks it must be a dream, but the more time she spends in the village with her new friend Lily, the more she wants it to be real. But outsiders aren’t even supposed to be able to find Seneca. Rowan and Lily aren’t sure how Rowan was able to see the portal, but they suspect it might have something to do with the girl who normally guards the portal having gone missing. As Rowan and Lily search for clues to help find the missing girl and uncover the truth of the portal’s magic, Rowan begins to realize what secrets this village might be hiding, and how the events of the past still linger in the present day.

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The Sun-sational Summer Activity Book - Buster Books

Filled with more summer fun than a busy, sunny beach, this colourful activity book is guaranteed to keep kids entertained for hours during the summer holidays.Guide the mermaid through the maze, design your own spectacular sandcastle, pair the matching beach balls and test your memory skills with a fun, ice-cream themed picture challenge.Packed with over 40 puzzles to complete, from tropical mazes and holiday-themed search-and-finds to matching pairs and sandy spot-the-differences. With super-cute illustrations by Kathryn Selbert, this is the perfect gift for kids who can’t wait for summer.Also available: 9781780558172 The Egg-cellent Easter Activity Book 9781780559186 The Tree-mendous Christmas Activity Book9781916763128 The Spook-tacular Activity Book (September 2024)

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Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe - Debbie Johnson

â ˜Full of quirky characters, friendship and humour, you will devour this engaging and heartwarming novel in one sittingâ ™ Sunday Express S MagazineSummer at the Comfort Food Cafe will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you raid the pantry in the middle of the nightâ ¦The Comfort Food Cafe is perched on a windswept clifftop at what feels like the edge of the world, serving up the most delicious cream teas; beautifully baked breads, and carefully crafted cupcakes. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle cafe overlooking the beach is a beacon of laughter, companionship, and security â “ a place like no other; a place that offers friendship as a daily special, and where a hearty welcome is always on the menu.For widowed mum-of-two Laura Walker, the decision to uproot her teenaged children and make the trek from Manchester to Dorset for the summer isnâ ™t one she takes lightly, and itâ ™s certainly not winning her any awards from her kids, Nate and Lizzie. Even her own parents think sheâ ™s gone mad.Her new job at the cafe, and the hilarious people she meets there, give Laura the chance she needs to make new friends; to learn to be herself again, and â “ just possibly â “ to learn to love again as well.For her, the Comfort Food Cafe doesnâ ™t just serve food â “ it serves a second chance to live her life to the fullâ ¦What readers are saying about Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe:â ˜My new favourite authorâ ™ â “ Holly Martin, bestselling author of Summer at Rose Island A lovely, emotion-filled, giggle-inducing story â “ Sunday Times bestselling author Milly Johnsonâ ˜A book of hope and solidarity, friendship and humour and the belief that everything might just turn out okay after allâ ™ â “ Sophie, Reviewed the Bookâ ˜If this book had arms it would grab you and pull you in to the most amazing book everâ ¦ just magicalâ ™ â “ Lisa Talks Aboutâ ˜An engaging, entertaining and loveable bookâ ™ â “ Raeâ ™s Readsâ ˜I wish I could actually go thereâ ¦ an original story and it has such a romantic endingâ ™ â “ With Love for Books

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Behind the Mask of Chivalry - Nancy MacLeanová

On Thanksgiving night, 1915, a small band of hooded men gathered atop Stone Mountain, an imposing granite butte just outside Atlanta. With a flag fluttering in the wind beside them, a Bible open to the twelfth chapter of Romans, and a flaming cross to light the night sky above, William Joseph Simmons and his disciples proclaimed themselves the new Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, named for the infamous secret order in which many of their fathers had served after the Civil War. Unsure of their footing in the New South and longing for the provincial, patriarchal world of the past, the men of the second Klan saw themselves as an army in training for a war between the races. They boasted that they had bonded into an invisible phalanx...to stand as impregnable as a tower against every encroachment upon the white man s liberty...in the white man s country, under the white man s flag. Behind the Mask of Chivalry brings the invisible phalanx into broad daylight, culling from history the names, the life stories, and the driving passions of the anonymous Klansmen beneath the white hoods and robes. Using an unusual and rich cache of internal Klan records from Athens, Georgia, to anchor her observations, Nancy MacLean combines a fine-grained portrait of a local Klan world with a penetrating analysis of the second Klan s ideas and politics nationwide. No other right-wing movement has ever achieved as much power as the Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s, and this book shows how and why it did. MacLean reveals that the movement mobilized its millions of American followers largely through campaigns waged over issues that today would be called family values : Prohibition violation, premarital sex, lewd movies, anxieties about women s changing roles, and worries over waning parental authority. Neither elites nor poor white trash, most of the Klan rank and file were married, middle-aged, and middle class. Local meetings, or klonklaves, featured readings of the minutes, plans for recruitment campaigns and Klan barbecues, and distribution of educational materials--Christ and Other Klansmen was one popular tome. Nonetheless, as mundane as proceedings often were at the local level, crusades over morals always operated in the service of the Klan s larger agenda of virulent racial hatred and middle-class revanchism. The men who deplored sex among young people and sought to restore the power of husbands and fathers were also sworn to reclaim the white man s country, striving to take the vote from blacks and bar immigrants. Comparing the Klan to the European fascist movements that grew out of the crucible of the first World War, MacLean maintains that the remarkable scope and frenzy of the movement reflected less on members power within their communities than on the challenges to that power posed by African Americans, Jews, Catholics, immigrants, and white women and youth who did not obey the Klan s canon of appropriate conduct. In vigilante terror, the Klan s night riders acted out their movement s brutal determination to maintain inherited hierarchies of race, class, and gender.Compellingly readable and impeccably researched, Behind the Mask of Chivalry is an unforgettable investigation of a crucial era in American history, and the social conditions, cultural currents, and ordinary men that built this archetypal American reactionary movement. In this thirtieth anniversary edition, MacLean reflects on this history amidst the resurgence of right-wing populism, white power activism, and political violence in the twenty-first century.

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The Shoulders We Stand On - Preeti Dhillon

** Eastern Eye s Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023 **** Shortlisted for the HWA Non-Fiction Crown 2024**The UK is grappling with big questions about belonging, equality and the legacies of Empire and Colonialism. We ve been here before. Embracing a broader history that encompasses all British people, The Shoulders We Stand On is fundamental to a better understanding of the past and gives many more people who fought for our future a voice in the present. One of the most important books I ve ever read . . . this history matters and should never, ever, be forgotten Dr Priya Atwal, Royals and RebelsHave you heard of the Indian Workers Association? The Grunwick Strike? The Brixton Black Women s Group? The Battle of Brick Lane? If the answer is no, you re not alone. The Shoulders We Stand On tells the stories of ten remarkable movements, campaigns and organisations led by Black and Brown people across Britain from the sixties to the eighties that fought against racism and capitalism and impacted the way we live now.Researcher and historian Preeti Dhillon wants us to reclaim the history that has been kept from us, and use these vital movements and inspirational moments to better understand the UK we live in today and how change happens.There is a long and deep history of activism by Black and Brown people spanning the UK. Their stories can inspire all of us to make a difference, just as they did. The Shoulders We Stand On is a book of hope. Hope that together we can make a difference, that together we are powerful, and that we don t have to tackle society s challenges alone.We re not alone, we ve been here before and this is the book we all need now. A vital contribution to our culture . . . This is beautiful storytelling Mona Arshi, Somebody Loves YouFilled with inspiring narratives, Preeti Dhillon uncovers crucial moments from our history. If you loved the books Natives and Brit(ish), the TV series Small Axe or the film Pride, don t miss The Shoulders We Stand On.

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WE GO ECO: The Things We Recycle - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth s future.In The Things We Recycle., learn about the effects of litter, pollution and waste on our planet and the ingenuis ideas for reuse and recycling. Discover how everyday materials like glass, metals, plastic and paper can be made into new prodcuts and how we can reduce the impact of waste on the planet.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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WE GO ECO: The Animals We Save - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth s future.In The Animals We Save, find out about the different species that roam our planet, from polar bears in the arctic to stingrays in the seas, and dessert and grassland mammals, and how each species is affected by our changing climate.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 9 Gold.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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Single for the Summer - Mandy Baggot

A fun, feel-good romantic comedy to read on the beach this summer, from Queen of Greek romance Mandy Baggot. Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isnâ ™t for her. When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer. But then she meets the gorgeous restaurateur Andras... To keep his overbearing mother off his back, Tess agrees to pretend to date him. But as the two spend time together, Tess begins to realise that this fake relationship is starting to feel like the best one sheâ ™s ever had... Praise for Mandy Baggot: This summer scorcher is the ultimate beach read HEIDI SWAIN Sunshine in story form - I absolutely love Mandy s books MILLY JOHNSON Sizzling, summery and totally delightful. A gorgeous hug-of-a-book about friendship, family, fun and love - the ultimate summer romance ZARA STONELEY A perfect beach read, this one had me hooked! JENNY HALE A lush summery read. Scrumptious sun-kissed romance at its best! SAMANTHA TONGE

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WE GO ECO: The Homes We Build - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth s future. In The Homes We Build we learn about types of homes, what materials they are made from, how they are built and how they are beocoming increaisngly envioronmentally friendly. The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme. Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange. Titles in the series: The Journeys We Make The Planet We Share The Climate We Change The Energy We Use The Crops We Grow The Food We Eat The Cities We Live In The Homes We Build The Animals We Save The Things We Recycle

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WE GO ECO: The Energy We Use - Katie Woolley

Guides to eco-friendly living and how the choices we make can help sustain Earth s future.In The Energy We Use, learn about why we need renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, or geothermal, how we use energy in the home, and what effects using fossil fuels has on our planet.The We Go Eco series is a child-friendly introduction to eco-living and understanding the world through the choices we make and the shared responsibilities we have. As well as scientific learning, Go Eco panels throughout the books make practical suggestions on what we can all do to help make a difference in our daily lives. An activist spread at the back of each book takes a look at inspiring young people from around the world who have already made a difference in a particular environmental theme.Informative, approachable text is supported by buzzing, bold artwork - perfect for children aged 5-7 or those reading at book band 6 Orange.Titles in the series: The Journeys We MakeThe Planet We ShareThe Climate We ChangeThe Energy We UseThe Crops We GrowThe Food We EatThe Cities We Live InThe Homes We BuildThe Animals We SaveThe Things We Recycle

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First of the Summer Wine - Harry Pearson

The remarkable story of three Yorkshire cricketers from the Golden Age - George Hirst, Wilfred Rhodes and Schofield Haigh - who transformed their county #39;s fortunes, inspired a generation of cricketers and left a unique legacy on the game. Between them, Hirst, Rhodes and Haigh scored over 77,000 runs and took almost 9000 wickets in a combined 2500 appearances, helping Yorkshire to seven County Championship triumphs. The records they set will never be beaten, yet the three men - known throughout England as The Triumvirate - were born in two small villages just outside Huddersfield, in Last of the Summer Wine country. Hirst pioneered and perfected the art of swing and seam bowling, Rhodes took more first-class wickets than anyone else in history, while the genial Haigh #39;s achievements as a bowler at Yorkshire have been surpassed only by his two close friends; their influence would extend far beyond England, as they all went to India to coach, laying the foundations of cricket in the subcontinent. Pearson, whose biography of Learie Constantine, Connie, won the MCC Book of the Year Award, brings the characters and the age vividly to life, showing how these cricketing stars came to symbolise the essence of Yorkshire. This was a time when the gritty northern professionals from the White Rose county took on some of the most glittering amateurs of the age, including W.G.Grace, C.B.Fry, Prince Ranji and Gilbert Jessop, and when writers such as Neville Cardus and J.M.Kilburn were on hand to bring their achievements to a wider audience. The First of the Summer Wine is a celebration of a vanished age, but also reveals how the efforts of Hirst, Rhodes and Haigh helped create the modern era, too.

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The Summer That Shaped Us - Lori Wilde

From New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde comes her newest story about three generations of women, an island with an air of mystery and magic, and one summer that changes everything—perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery.In the Gulf of Mexico, near South Padre, sits a private island with a bit of a magic about it: the colors are brighter, the food tastes better, and turtles and cranes find sanctuary there. The billionaire heiress who built the thriving resort on Hobby Island exclusively for crafters, Eloisa Hobby, is as much a mystery as she is a mentor. Those with troubles are invited in the aftermath of an emotional turmoil, and with help from the other crafters on the island Eloisa acts as a sounding board while she gently and unobtrusively guides the visitors toward healthy resolutions in their lives. Only a few receive the honor of a golden ticket.Luna, ever the pragmatist, is reeling in the wake of tragedy: she’s just moved with her fierce, opinionated teenage daughter Artemis to her mother’s house, after they lost their husband and father. But her mother, Jeanie, artistic and sensitive, has faced her own troubles recently, and her home may not be the stable sanctuary the three women so desperately need.When Jeanie receives one of the coveted tickets, inviting her and her family to Hobby Island, the blessing is one they can’t turn down, though both Luna and Artie remain skeptical of their eccentric host and benefactor. Together, the three of them will have to learn to trust one another again, accept help from those who love them, and embrace life—during a summer they’ll never forget.

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Under the Wide and Starry Sky - Nancy Horan

FABULOUS The Times FASCINATING New York TimesTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAt the age of thirty-five, Fanny van de Grift Osbourne leaves her philandering husband in San Francisco and sets sail for Belgium to study art, with her three children and nanny in tow. Not long after her arrival, however, tragedy strikes, and Fanny and her brood repair to a quiet artists colony in France where she can recuperate. There she meets Robert Louis Stevenson, ten years her junior, who is instantly smitten with the earthy, independent, and opinionated belle Americaine.A woman ahead of her time, Fanny does not immediately take to the young lawyer who longs to devote his life to literature rather than the law - and who would eventually write such classics as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In time, though, she succumbs to Stevenson s charms, and the two begin a fierce love affair-marked by intense joy and harrowing darkness that spans decades as they travel the world, following their art and their dreams.

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Rainbow Magic: Summer The Holiday Fairy - Daisy Meadows

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Summer the Holiday Fairy has got her work cut out. Jack Frost has moved to Rainspell Island for the summer and it s a very different place to when Rachel and Kirsty visited in the first series. Now there are no tinkling ice-cream vans or sailing boats. There s not even any sand on the beach! Jack Frost has taken it all to build his giant sandcastle. There are three special shells, that control the holiday atmosphere. Summer the Holiday Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty s help to get them back. These stories are magic; they turn children into readers! ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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The Summer I First Saw You - Elizabeth O

Meet your new favourite couple in the breathtaking next book of the angsty SUMMER series - perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Mia Sheridan. I wanted her out of my house. Now I can t imagine her leaving at all.Once upon a time, my buddy s younger niece was following me around the beach with stars in her eyes. Now Daisy s twenty-one, the loveliest thing I ve ever laid eyes on, and blackmailing me into letting her stay for the summer. If she s not bent over on my deck in yoga pants, she s in a bikini that covers far less.She makes me laugh when I want to stay pissed off and forces me to remember all the things I used to love. If only she weren t so damn young and so incredibly off-limits. The sizzling tension between us is getting harder to resist, but giving in would destroy some of my oldest friendships.Worst of all, though?It might destroy Daisy too.

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Summer in the City - Alex Aster

Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter, Elle, has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She s had writer s block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer.In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It s the perfect place to write her screenplay . . . until she realizes her new neighbor is tech Billionaire Bachelor Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It s been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since.When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay . . .if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he s on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red-carpeted events, and she doesn t like leaving her emotional support five block radius.One summer.One wall apart.He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company s precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations.Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper-glimmering, pizza-crusted, sunlit charms of the city.Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It s all pretend. Promise.Until it isn t.

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The Summer Girl - Elle Kennedy

Return to Avalon Bay with the third book in New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy s addictive and romantic seriesCollege student Cassie Soul hasn t spent an entire summer in Avalon Bay in years, not since her parents divorced and her mother spitefully whisked her away to Boston. Now that her grandmother is selling the boardwalk hotel that s been in their family for five decades, Cassie returns to the quaint beach town, excited to spend time with family, ring in her twenty-first birthday . .. and maybe find herself a summer fling. She s ready for breathless, heart-pounding passion.And on her first night in town, she finds the perfect candidate: Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay s fun-loving golden boy. Tate, sailing instructor and lovable player, is no stranger to flings. In fact, he s always down for a good time.But . . .maybe not this time? The moment he meets Cassie, he knows she s not the girl you play games with, and the last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart. So, despite his attraction to her, he turns her down. But that awkward hiccup doesn t stop a friendship from developing between the two.Tate even helps Cassie find that fling she s so set on finding. Only it isn t long before he s wondering if he made a huge mistake. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he s ever met.He can t deny it anymore: he wants that fling now. Big-time. And maybe even something more.As Cassie and Tate walk the line between friends and lovers, they re about to discover that their situation is the least complicated part of this equation. Because Avalon Bay is full of secrets-and their relationship might not survive when one secret in particular comes to light.

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