the tall tale of the giant

Irish giant Finn McCool and Scottish giant Benandonner want to know who is the best giant. But first they must cross the Irish sea. This is a witty, playfully illustrated story about the world-famous Giant s Causeway, rooted in Celtic folklore.

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PRE-ORDER THE SWAN S DAUGHTER, THE LATEST FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROSHANI CHOKSHI! LINGERS LIKE A FEVER DREAM V.E. SCHWAB INTOXICATING EMILY HENRYThe addictive and haunting Sunday Times bestseller!Every fairy tale must come to an end.In the tradition of sumptuous gothic novels like The Cloisters and The Bloody Chambers comes a dark fairy tale-infused story about a cursed friendship and a marriage steeped in secrets - from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.Once, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada. In exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past. But when the couple return to Indigo s childhood home, they find the shadow of another girl lurking in the manor s extravagant rooms: Indigo s beloved friend, who disappeared without a trace.Faced with his wife s dark secrets, the bridegroom is unable to resist breaking his promise. Even if it threatens to destroy their marriage . . . or their lives.Combining the lush, haunting atmosphere of Mexican Gothic with the dreamy enchantment of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is a spellbinding and darkly romantic page-turner about love and lies, secrets and betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.AUTHORS LOVE THIS: Gorgeous and ornate HOLLY BLACK A fairy tale in the oldest and truest sense ALIX E. HARROW A shimmering tapestry YANGSZE CHOO Dark, haunting, and thrumming with mystery, magic, and love SUE LYNN TAN An opulent, engrossing tale KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE Darkly gorgeous and utterly entrancing SHANNON CHAKRABORTY

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When Marina discovers a boy called William with a head of tentaclesand crab claws for hands, she resolves to help him unravelthe mystery of his past. But danger lurks among the fishmongers ofthe seaside town of Merlington ...

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a standalone work, the epic tale of The Fall of Gondolin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Balrogs, Dragons and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkien s Middle-earth. In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwe, chief of the Valar. Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo s desires and designs. Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Turin, the instrument of Ulmo s designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out from the land of his birth on the fearful journey to Gondolin, and in one of the most arresting moments in the history of Middle-earth the sea-god himself appears to him, rising out of the ocean in the midst of a storm. In Gondolin he becomes great; he is wedded to Idril, Turgon s daughter, and their son is Earendel, whose birth and profound importance in days to come is foreseen by Ulmo. At last comes the terrible ending. Morgoth learns through an act of supreme treachery all that he needs to mount a devastating attack on the city, with Balrogs and dragons and numberless Orcs. After a minutely observed account of the fall of Gondolin, the tale ends with the escape of Tuor and Idril, with the child Earendel, looking back from a cleft in the mountains as they flee southward, at the blazing wreckage of their city. They were journeying into a new story, the Tale of Earendel, which Tolkien never wrote, but which is sketched out in this book from other sources. Following his presentation of Beren and Luthien Christopher Tolkien has used the same history in sequence mode in the writing of this edition of The Fall of Gondolin. In the words of J.R.R. Tolkien, it was the first real story of this imaginary world and, together with Beren and Luthien and The Children of Hurin, he regarded it as one of the three Great Tales of the Elder Days.

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien⠙s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a fully continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of The Children of Húrin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, eagles and Orcs, and the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien.There are tales of Middle-earth from times long before The Lord of the Rings, and the story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but which were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World.In that remote time Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwelt in the vast fortress of Angband, the Hells of Iron, in the North; and the tragedy of Túrin and his sister Nienor unfolded within the shadow of the fear of Angband and the war waged by Morgoth against the lands and secret cities of the Elves.Their brief and passionate lives were dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bore them as the children of Húrin, the man who had dared to defy and to scorn him to his face. Against them he sent his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire. Into this story of brutal conquest and flight, of forest hiding-places and pursuit, of resistance with lessening hope, the Dark Lord and the Dragon enter in direly articulate form. Sardonic and mocking, Glaurung manipulated the fates of Túrin and Nienor by lies of diabolic cunning and guile, and the curse of Morgoth was fulfilled.The earliest versions of this story by J.R.R. Tolkien go back to the end of the First World War and the years that followed; but long afterwards, when The Lord of the Rings was finished, he wrote it anew and greatly enlarged it in complexities of motive and character: it became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.

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Here is the tragic tale of the rise and fall of Camelot - but seen through the eyes of Camelot s women: The devout Gwenhwyfar, Arthur s Queen; Vivane, High priestess of Avalon and the Lady of the Lake; above all, Morgaine, possessor of the sight, the wise, the wise-woman fated to bring ruin on them all...

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The Story of English is the extraordinary tale of the origins and development of the English language. Two thousand years ago English was confined to a handful of savage tribes on the shores of north-west Europe; today, in one form or another, it is spoken by a billion people around the world. More widely scattered, written and spoken than any other language in history, English has become a global phenomenon. Exploring its amazing success, The Story of English is an essential companion for student and general reader alike.

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Kniha - autor Lemony Snicket, 142 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The first tale of the Baudelaire orphans is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. One might say they are magnets for misfortune.

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All fans of Julia Donaldson s should read the enchanting tale of The Dinosaur s Diary.Surviving and finding a safe place to lay her eggs is difficult for Hypsilophodon with dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex around. When she falls into a mysterious pool and finds herself on a modern farm there are still problems. Finally she finds a safe place to hatch her babies, but how can she keep thirteen baby dinosaurs safe and secret? When the farmer catches one - Hector - and plans to take him to the vet, it s up to Hypsilophodon and her fiesty daughter, Henrietta, to get him back. After a daring rescue, Hypsilophodon takes all her youngsters back through the mysterious pool to her own world.***A perfect read-aloud book for children age 7+******Julia Donaldson is one of today s most loved children s book authors***Julia Donaldson has a fast-growing reputation as a children s writer. She won the Smarties Prize and the Blue Peter Award for The Gruffalo, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Since then, Julie and Axel have collaborated on a number of highly successful and award-winning picture books, including The Gruffalo s Child and Room on the Broom. Julia lives in Glasgow. Donaldson s flair for a good story extends way up the age-scale The Times canters along, full of fun and energy The ScotsmanVisit www.juliadonaldson.co.uk for

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This fascinating millitary history tells the intriguing tale of the bitter and attritional Winter War between the USSR and Finland in the midst of World War II.On 30 November 1939, Soviet bombers unloaded their bombs on Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Stalin #39;s ultimatum, demanding the cession of huge tracts of territory as a buffer zone against Nazi Germany, had been rejected by the Finnish government, and now a small Baltic republic was at war with the giant Soviet military machine.But this forgotten war, fought under brutal, sub-arctic conditions, often with great heroism on both sides, proved one of the most astonishing in military history. Using guerrilla fighters on skis, even reindeer to haul supplies on sleds, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, and with unfathomable endurance and the charismatic leadership of one of the 20th century #39;s true military geniuses, Finland not only kept at bay but won an epic, if short-lived, victory over the hapless Russian conscripts.Its surreal engagements included the legendary Sausage Battle , when starving Soviet troops who had over-run a Finnish encampment couldn #39;t resist the cauldrons of hot sausage soup left behind by their opponents - and were ambushed as they stopped to sup.Although by sheer attritional weight of numbers Stalin eventually prevailed over the Finns, their pointed resistance enabled their country to remain free, even as other countries fell one by one.This book gives a telling insight into the military history of Russia, as once again Russian troops march on foreign soil, and a nation at Russia #39;s borders fights to retain its independence.

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The Ugly Duckling is based on the traditional tale of the duckling who does not fit in and is searching for a place to belong ...This popular story written by Teresa Heapy and beautifully illustrated by Adam Record will capture your child s imagination! It has been sensitively created to enable your child to engage with the story and discuss the pictures with confidence, whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonic progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

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From award-winning food writer and novelist Shahnaz Ahsan comes a heartfelt memoir: The Jackfruit Chronicles.With insight and love, Ahsan guides us through the vibrant flavours and captivating story of Bengali food and its place in Britain. Beginning with the arrival of her grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this is a spellbinding journey not just through one family story, but also the broader tale of the Bangladeshi diasporaâ ™s quest for a new life in Britain.Ahsan beautifully weaves together this narrative of migration and hope with treasured family recipes, including dishes like sour tomato broth, jackfruit kofta curry, lentil fritters, fish with clementine peels and much more.The Jackfruit Chronicles is a moving exploration of family, food and what it means to belong.

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In The Last Wolf, a philosophy professor is mistakenly hired to write the true tale of the last wolf of Extremadura, a barren stretch of Spain. His miserable experience is narrated in a single, rolling sentence to a patently bored bartender in a dreary Berlin bar. In Herman, a master trapper is asked to clear a forest s last noxious beasts. Herman begins with great zeal, although in time he switches sides, deciding to track entirely new game... In Herman II, the same events are related from the perspective of strange visitors to the region, a group of hyper-sexualised aristocrats who interrupt their orgies to pitch in with the manhunt of poor Herman...These intense, perfect novellas, full of Krasznhorkai s signature sense of foreboding and dark irony, are perfect examples of his craft.

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The classic tale of the elves and the shoemaker specially re-written for children starting to read on their own as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

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The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan features the houses, gardens and streets of the village of Sawrey, where Beatrix Potter lived, at Hill Top, her first farm. The inhabitants, however, are animals rather than people, and problems arise when Ribby the cat invites Duchess the dog to tea.The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan is number 17 in Beatrix Potter s series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows:1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit2 The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3 The Tailor of Gloucester4 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5 The Tale of Two Bad Mice6 The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8 The Tale of Tom Kitten9 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11 The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12 The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13 The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse 14 The Tale of Mr. Tod15 The Tale of Pigling Bland16 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17 The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18 The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20 The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21 The Story of Miss Moppet22 Appley Dapply s Nursery Rhymes23 Cecily Parsley s Nursery Rhymes

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Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. In Escape of the Giant Chicken, Max, Cat, Ant and Tiger are enjoying a trip to the city zoo. However, when Ant s watch goes wrong, Team X find themselves in a tricky situation with Shelly the giant chicken!Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight challenge words, prompt questions and a range of follow-up activities to support children in their reading.

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The spine-chilling next installment in the middle-grade horror series based on Nickelodeon’s hit show Are You Afraid of the Dark? from YA horror sensation Danielle Valentine.Everyone wants a Ms. Mabel doll.And the dolls want something in return... Ms. Mabel’s Doll Emporium can make a doll that looks like anyone, customizing every last detail from hair color down to the shape of its tiny fingernails until you have your very own “mini-me.” Fourteen-year-old Layla has saved up her babysitting money to buy one for her little sister, Emily. Emily is dying for one of her own, and Layla knows exactly how it feels to covet something. She’s never been so jealous over anything as she’d been over the doll of her former best friend, Quinn. Then Quinn moved away, and she and the doll disappeared entirely from Layla’s life. The loss still stings. Which is why—when the two sisters go to the store to pick up Emily’s doll—Layla is shocked to see Quinn’s old doll sitting on a shelf, covered in dust. Layla hardly recognizes herself when she stuffs the doll into her backpack as the girls exit the shop . . . and the afternoon gets even stranger when they return home. Layla hears whispering coming from the closet where she’s stashed the Quinn doll. She wakes up in the middle of the night, frozen in fear as something creeps around the shadows. Her beloved tortoiseshell cat, Anne Boleyn, is behaving as if possessed. And she could swear the teeth on Emily’s doll look somehow . . . sharper than before. Then Emily falls ill, and when Layla’s joints begin to stiffen unnaturally, she knows the dolls are to blame. They want something from their owners, and they won’t stop until its theirs. Can Layla track down the answers she desperately needs? Or will Emily and Layla eventually disappear, just like Quinn did?Are You Afraid of the Dark? seriesThe Tale of the Gravemother (#1) by Rin ChupecoThe Tale of the Twisted Toymaker (#2) by Danielle ValentineThe Witch’s Wings and Other Terrifying Tales: An Original Graphic Novel by Tehlor Kay Mejia, illustrated by Junyi Wu, Alexis Hernandez, Justin Hernandez, and Kaylee Rowena

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Embark on an enchanting journey with Peter Rabbit in this whimsical pop-up book edition of Beatrix Potter s timeless classic. This deluxe pop-up edition is the perfect gift for toddlers or young family looking to create an engaging, interactive new way to read about this mischievous rabbit.Join the mischievous Peter Rabbit as he ignores his mother s warning about Mr. McGregor and ventures into the man s vegetable garden, resulting in a one-of-a-kind adventure. As Peter gets into trouble, he ll have to ask for help to find a way home.Each page unfolds to reveal beautifully designed pop-up scenes filled with surprise and excitement, making the story leap right off the page. Whether you re a longtime fan of Beatrix Potter or introducing her to a new generation, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: The Deluxe Pop-Up Edition promises to deliver a reading experience that both children and adults will treasure.The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit: The Deluxe Pop-Up Edition:Makes a great gift for baby showers and spring holidays such as EasterIs perfect for family and bedtime readingA wonderful classic to add to family collections as a keepsake

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St. Leon: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by William Godwin is a compelling work of historical fiction set against the backdrop of the 16th-century Renaissance. The novel intricately weaves themes of alchemy and supernatural elements with a Gothic narrative style. It explores the moral dilemmas and personal transformation of its characters, focusing on the interplay between magic and science. The story is steeped in romantic subplots and tragic outcomes, reflecting Godwin s interest in the philosophical themes of social critique and political intrigue. Through its historical setting, the novel delves into social class dynamics and the impact of radical thought during the Enlightenment period. Godwin s portrayal of the era captures the complexities of societal and personal conflicts, making St. Leon a rich and thought-provoking read. The book stands out for its blend of historical accuracy with imaginative storytelling, offering insights into both the period and the human condition.

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The fantastic followup to The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone.The town of Spindrift is frequented by pirates, Shadow Mages and charlatans. It #39;s also home to the Orphanage School, where Finlay lives with Glim, Taya and Eli. Just outside town is the painfully posh Brathelthwaite Boarding School, home to Honey Bee, Hamish and Victor, Duke of Ainsley. When the two schools compete at the Spindrift Tournament, stakes are high, tensions are higher, and some people are out to win at any cost. Before long, the orphans and the boarding school are in an all-out war.Then Whispering Wars break out, and Spindrift is thrust onto the front lines. Children are being stolen, Witches, Sirens and a deadly magical flu invade the town, and all attempts to fight back are met with defeat.Finlay, Honey Bee and their friends must join forces to outwit the encroaching forces of darkness, rescue the stolen children, and turn the tide of the war. But how can one bickering troupe outwit the insidious power of the Whisperers? And who are the two mysterious figures watching them from the shadows?From the award-winning Jaclyn Moriarty comes a spellbinding tale of unlikely friendship, unexpected magic and competitive athletics.

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Myth meets history in a blockbuster retelling of the Persian Wars from multi-award-winning author of Rubicon and Persian Fire Tom Holland, lavishly illustrated by Jason Cockcroft. “The Persians are coming…” Hearing these words, Gorgo of Sparta is plunged into a dangerous world of vengeful gods and invincible heroes. For a mighty empire threatens Athens, Sparta and all who stand in its path...Calling on the ancient power to transform into a wolf and the blood of Zeus that runs through her veins, Gorgo must lead her nation in one of history s greatest wars. Multi-award-winning author Tom Holland and acclaimed illustrator Jason Cockcroft boldly weave myth and history in this dramatic tale of Greeks and Gods. Gripping and powerful, this extraordinary illustrated novel will be treasured by readers young and old.

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A chilling medieval ghost story, retold by bestselling historian Dan Jones. Published in a beautiful small-format hardback, perfect as a Halloween read or a Christmas gift. One winter, in the dark days of King Richard II, a tailor was riding home on the road from Gilling to Ampleforth. It was dank, wet and gloomy; he couldn t wait to get home and sit in front of a blazing fire.Then, out of nowhere, the tailor is knocked off his horse by a raven, who then transforms into a hideous dog, his mouth writhing with its own innards. The dog issues the tailor with a warning: he must go to a priest and ask for absolution and return to the road, or else there will be consequences...First recorded in the early fifteenth century by an unknown monk, The Tale of the Tailor and the Three Dead Kings was transcribed from the Latin by the great medievalist M.R. James in 1922. Building on that tradition, now bestselling historian Dan Jones retells this medieval ghost story in crisp and creepy prose.

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A little, little old woman lives in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat in this collectable new edition of the classic picture book from world-renowned Swedish author--illustrator Elsa Beskow.This simple and charming tale of a little cat that gets into big trouble is perfect for sharing. Young children will love the fairy tale illustrations and fun repetition.This collectable picture book features a unique hand-crafted design, premium-quality paper, gold foil signature and a luxurious cloth spine. Create an Elsa Beskow library by collecting all of the gorgeous new editions.

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The Spelthorpe Trilogy. A delightful tale of history, romance and mystery set on the stunning Norfolk Coast in three books spanning two decades between 1932 and 1953 in a rural community called Spelthorpe. The community fiercely protects its own. In the first book we learn of a close-knit rural community with its leadership (The Spelthorpe Company) forged in the aftermath of the First World War. Local history and the lead characters past lives are exposed by the estate s working dogs who are able to travel to other times and places. The characters work hard and play hard defending and enhancing their community, falling in love and developing a close private bond with the King and his family on the neighbouring Sandringham Estate in the build-up to the Second World War. Spelthorpe becomes a place where you will feel you should belong. You will want to go there and never leave.

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The Remarkable Tale of Radio 1 is a history of the radio station from its birth in the late sixties as a response to the success of pirate radio, through the excesses of the seventies through through to its controversial reorganisation in the early nineties.

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UTTERLY ENTHRALLING Rebecca Yarros, New York Times bestselling author of Fourth WingTale of the Heart Queen is the spellbinding conclusion to the Artefacts of Ouranos romantasy sensation, filled with enticing magic, perilous action and sizzling romance. Fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Serpent and the Wings of Night will be hooked!After Lor makes the biggest mistake of her life, she finds herself on the run from the Aurora King and decides it s time to end this, once and for all. But when a new enemy emerges to claim her freedom, the entire fate of Ouranos comes to rest on her shoulders. As the land continues to rebel, Lor must admit she is the key to saving the continent, whether she likes it or not. To fight for Nadir, she must lie, steal, and do whatever it takes to hunt down the remaining arks. Growing more and more desperate, she worries her actions are turning her into something she doesn t recognize, dooming her to repeat her grandmother s mistakes. When the Aurora King finally comes for her, Lor ventures into the Underworld s shadowy depths, where, once again, she finds herself at the heart of another deadly test. Only this time, she s competing for everyone s future, not just a crown.The only thing Lor ever wanted was to be free, but she may soon find she was always destined for a cage.Praise for the series: Trial of the Sun Queen was truly a breath of fresh air and had me white knuckling the book until the very last page. I m on pins and needles to see what happens next! Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of Assistant to the Villain Magical, action-packed, steamy, intricately plotted, laden with heart-wrenching moments and heart-pounding twists -- Trial of the Sun Queen is nothing short of a dark, fantastical thrill ride Thea Guanzon, author of The Hurricane Wars I picked up Trial of the Sun Queen and was hooked from the very first sentence. This world is gripping, the plot exciting, and I loved the main character so much that I was rooting for her from the start. Nisha created a series that is addicting and visceral, with the perfect amount of spicy romance. One of my all time favourite fantasy romance reads Raven Kennedy, author of GildThe Artefacts of Ouranos series:Trial of the Sun QueenRule of the Aurora KingFate of the Sun KingTale of the Heart Queen

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Battlefields House is the amusing tale of the McKenzie family, and their sudden decision to move to a shared country residence not far from Bath. But soon after moving in they realise that the other residents at the Battlefields mansion are made up of an international group of individuals who have their own agendas on how Battlefields should be run

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The Earlâ ™s Castle is home to a magnificent dollâ ™s house, and inside lives a family of mice. Mr and Mrs Perk and their thirteen children live happily together and work hard to maintain their splendid home. But one day their beloved dollâ ™s house is taken away . . . Full of humour and warmth, this nostalgic tale by Michael Bond, the author of Paddington Bear, and is brought to life with exquisite detail by Emily Sutton.

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It s almost Christmas, and Peter Rabbit cannot contain his excitement!Perhaps Peter is a little too excited, as he keeps hopping under Mrs Rabbit s feet... So he is sent on some very important Christmas errands and bumps into his cousin, Benjamin Bunny.But as we all know, when Peter and Benjamin get together, trouble always follows! When they meet a feathered friend who makes an alarming announcement, it s a race against time to save him from the scary McGregors!Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson and illustrator Eleanor Taylor continue the adventures of Peter Rabbit in this board book edition of Peter Rabbit s Christmas Tale.Look out for more Christmas adventures with Peter:Peter Rabbit The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit Christmas Sticker FunPeter Rabbit Christmas is Coming

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In this book, Bernard Chiang records the history of his family and their contributions to Singapore s community in the country s early years. The book traces his family history, which spans across the countries of Singapore, China and Thailand, and across more than half a century. Following different branches of the Chiang family tree, it delves into his paternal family s ancestral roots and their ancestral home in the ancient port township of Zhanglin in Chenghai district of Shantou Prefecture, China, his extended family in Thailand, and his maternal family and their culture.The history of Chia Keng Village and its development via local bottom-up grassroots efforts are also chronicled in this volume. Of particular interest are the family s efforts in developing the kampong spirit in Chia Keng Village, including initiatives such as free clinics for the needy, a fire-fighting unit, and even an amateur Teochew Opera troupe. Through this book, the legacy of the Chiang family and Chia Keng Village lives on. It captures in its pages important events in the history of Singapore from a grassroots perspective, such as Konfrontasi and the racial riots of the 1960s.

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Despite its well-earned reputation as the richest world in fantasy, there exists a notable, troubling problem in Tolkien s legendarium: the existence of a sentient, rational being for whom no sympathy or moral feeling is ever shown. Examining the origin stories of the orc, which changed over time according to Tolkien s own worries about whether orcs were redeemable, this book endeavors to show that these inhuman creatures are, in fact, among the most human (perhaps all-too-human ) to be found in The Lord of the Rings. This work discusses racism and class hierarchies in Tolkien s writings, contexts in which the characterization of orcs is particularly noticeable. But Tolkien s own writings reveal the nature of orcs to be worthy of sympathy, despite their often dehumanized or demonized depictions. Focusing on key scenes from The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, this study uncovers the richly diverse cultures, as well as the distinctive personalities of various orcs, who turn out to be a far cry from the monsters they are taken to be in the popular imagination. A revised understanding of the orcs as a people presents Middle-earth s history, geopolitics, and cultural anthropology in a new light.

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For centuries, scientists had only one way to study the brain: wait for misfortune to strike - strokes, seizures, infections, lobotomies, horrendous accidents, phantom limbs, Siamese twins - and see how the victims changed afterwards. In many cases their survival was miraculous, and observers marvelled at the transformations that took place when different parts of the brain were destroyed. Parents suddenly couldn t recognise their children. Pillars of the community became pathological liars and paedophiles. Some people couldn t speak but could still sing. Others couldn t read but could write.The stories of these people laid the foundations of modern neuroscience and, century by century, key cases taught scientists what every last region of the brain did. With lucid explanations and incisive wit, Sam Kean explores the brain s secret passageways and recounts the forgotten tales of the ordinary individuals whose struggles, resilience and deep humanity made neuroscience possible.

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THE PAST PROVIDES FOR THE FUTURE!With Fia acknowledged as the reincarnation of the Great Saint, the Knight Brigade achieved Captain CyrilÂ’s long-held wish of reconciliation with the people of Sutherland. This recognition comes with an incredibly powerful gift that may be the key to saving countless lives, and Fia is all too eager to share the wealth. Now it s time for her to return to the capital for the end of training as a knight. As her graduation nears, Fia looks to the future. What awaits her over the next horizon, as a bona fide knight of the realm?

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In HELL TO PAY, money really is the root of all evil. Married couple Maia and Sebastian Stone have entered into a deal with the mysterious Shrouded College - in exchange for magic abilities, the Stones must locate 666 cursed coins brought up from hell centuries ago, each of which can buy the services of a demon. The coins have been used by awful people to do awful things over the years, and now the Shrouded College wants them for itself. If the Stones fail, they will never be free, and the world will become a living hell. But if they succeed... what price will they pay? Collects HELL TO PAY #1-6

Objev podobné jako Hell to Pay: A Tale of the Shrouded College - Charles Soule

A brand-new story, based on the global Netflix movie and inspired by the characters of Roald Dahl’s The Twits!The Twits are the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world.They spend their days plotting dirty tricks on each other – and the whole town of Triperot where they live – oh, and they also own the most revolting amusement park in the world, Twitlandia.When one day, the Twits go too far, two BRAVE children and a family of marvellous creatures decide to stand up to them.But they will need to become as tricky as the Twits themselves to get justice...Can our pair save their town from a plan more dastardly than anything the Twits have attempted before?

Objev podobné jako Twits: The Terrible Tale of Twitlandia - Roald Dahl

A poetic and fantastical tale of friendship, which highlights the distress caused to sea creatures by plastic. A debut by both a talented new author and talented new illustrator.

Objev podobné jako The Tale of the Whale - Karen Swann

Kniha - 208 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Set a year before Truthwitch, Sightwitch follows Ryber Fortiza, the last Sightwitch Sister as she treks deep underground to rescue her missing best friend. While there, she encounters a young Nubrevnan named Kullen Ikray, who has no memory of who he is or how he wound up inside the mountain. As the two journey every deeper in search of answers, and as they brave one close call after another, a tentative friendship forms between them - one that might one day grow into something more. Sightwitch is told through Ryber's journal entries and her sketches, as well as through supplementary materials (such as other journals, pieces of songs, clippings from history books, flashbacks, etc.). Though meant as a companion novella, this story serves as a set up to Bloodwitch as well as an expansion of the world.

Objev podobné jako Sightwitch: A Tale of the Witchlands (1250193885)

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the timeless King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point KJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako KJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print (Thumb Indexed) - Thomas Nelson

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the trustworthy New King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako NKJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print (Thumb Indexed) - Thomas Nelson

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the timeless King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point KJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako KJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Brown Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Thomas Nelson

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the trustworthy New King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako NKJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Brown Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Thomas Nelson

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the timeless King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point KJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako KJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Purple Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Thomas Nelson

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the timeless King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point KJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako KJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Thomas Nelson

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the trustworthy New King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako NKJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Black Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Thomas Nelson

Exploring God’s Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the trustworthy New King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include:End-of-verse cross-referencesVerse-style Scripture formatLine-matchedWords of Christ in redSmyth-sewn bindingConcordanceClear and readable 13-point NKJV Comfort Print®

Objev podobné jako NKJV Giant Print End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Purple Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Thomas Nelson

After defeating the Shadow King, Chiri and Dai are settling into their new lives in the magical land of Puddinâ ™. However, there is always more evil to fight against, and this time, the evil is coming to them. After being invited to the Obsidian Maze to fight the sinister MidKnight, Chiri and Dai are about to encounter the deepest darkness there ever was, and theyâ ™re not sure if theyâ ™re both going to make it safely back to their friends.

Objev podobné jako Rune: The Tale of the Obsidian Maze - Carlos Sanchez

When the cupboard is bare at the Flopsy Bunny s burrow, the family all have to go in search of food. They soon find some old lettuces on Mr McGregor s rubbish heap, but who can imagine the horrors that await them as they enjoy a nap after lunch.

Objev podobné jako The Tale of The Flopsy Bunnies - Beatrix Potterová

Celebrating the pop culture phenomenon that redefined what it meant to be Asian-American with tributes from Margaret Cho, Randall Park, Jia Tolentino, and more.Los Angeles, 1994. Two Asian-American punk rockers staple together the zine of their dreams featuring Sumo, Hong Kong Cinema and Osamu Tezuka. From the very margins of the DIY press and alternative culture, Giant Robot burst into the mainstream with over 60,000 copies in circulation annually at its peak. Giant Robot even popped right off the page, setting up a restaurant, gallery, and storefronts in LA, as well as galleries and stores in New York and San Francisco. As their influence grew in the 90s and 00s, Giant Robot was eventually invited to the White House by Barack Obama, to speak at Harvard UniversityÂ’s Graduate School of Design, and to curate the GR Biennale at the Japanese American National Museum.Home to a host of unapologetically authentic perspectives bridging the bicultural gap between Asian and Asian-American pop culture, GR had the audacity to print such topics side-by-side, and become a touchstone for generations of artists, musicians, creators, and collectors of all kinds in a pre-social media era. Nowhere else were pieces on civil rights activists running next to articles on skateboarding and Sriracha. Toy collectors, cartoonists, and street style pioneers got as many column inches as Michelle Yeoh, Karen O, James Jean, and Haruki Murakami.Giant Robot: Thirty Years of Defining Asian-American Pop Culture features the best of the magazineÂ’s sixty-eight issue run alongside never-before-seen photographs, supplementary writing by long-term contributing journalist Claudine Ko, and tributes from now-famous fans whoÂ’ve been around since day one. Margaret Cho, Daniel Wu, and Randall Park celebrate Giant RobotÂ’s enduring legacy alongside pioneering pro-skateboarder Peggy Oki, contemporary art giant Takashi Murakami, culinary darling Natasha Pickowicz, and critically acclaimed essayist Jia Tolentino.

Objev podobné jako Giant Robot - Eric Nakamura

ERGOTRON LX Desk Mount LCD Arm, Tall Pole, stolní rameno až 32" LCD,bílé Durable steel and aluminum construction! Tested to perform 10 times the expected life-cycle of other competitive brands at roughly half the price. Sleek and streamlined, the LX frees up space and allows positioning of your display for greater productivity. Reposition your LCD with just a touch. Up. Down. Forward. Back. The LX provides unparalleled range of motion. Product Benefits Includes taller pole for greater range of vertical positioning. Position your LCD high above your worksurface for added clearance and increased visibility within your workflow Increase viewing comfort—help reduce eye, back and neck strain Upgrade LCD monitors and TVs with improved ergonomic adjustment Patented CF™ motion technology provides premium ease-of-use display adjustment Cable management feature routes cables under the arm, out of the way Extends LCD up to 25" (64 cm); push your display out of the way when not in use 13" (33 cm) height range meets the ergonomic needs of more than nine out of ten adults Arm folds back over the base into a compact retracted position; perfect for tucking under systems furniture storage shelves or cabinets in space constrained areas Passes Ergotron’s 10,000-cycle motion test, which ensures years of trouble-free height adjustment Part Number: 45-537-216 Description: LX Desk Mount LCD Monitor Arm, Tall Pole (white) Includes LX arm, tall pole, extension, desk clamp base Pole length is 13.25" (34 cm) Can be configured to hold a laptop instead of an LCD display; also order the LX Notebook Tray (50-193-200) Quality Tested: 10,000-cycle test applied to lift mechanism, ensuring years of trouble-free height adjustment Aluminum and steel construction offers greater durability and enhanced aesthetics Arm folds back over the base into a compact retracted position; perfect for tucking under systems furniture storage shelves or cabinets in space constrained areas Snap-fit cap secures interface of arm to extension for greater stability Base ensures greater stability of display and arm; also includes theft deterrent anchor holes for cable locks Mounting Options: Desk Clamp attaches to surface edge .4" to 2.4" (1 to 6 cm) thick An accessory Grommet Mount is available to install arm to desk via a through-hole in its surface: order 98-035 Mounting Standards: VESA FDMI MIS-D, 100/75, C (hole pattern: 100 x 100 mm & 75 x 75 mm) * Weight Capacity: 7 to 25 lbs (3.2 to 11.3 kg). With monitors greater than 20 lbs (9.1 kg) in weight, the vertical range of motion may be reduced up to 4.5" (11 cm) for a total height range of 8.5" (22 cm) Complies with all international environmental regulations related to its design, manufacture and packaging. Read more about our Environmentally Responsible Process Shipping Weight: 9.7 lbs (4.4 kg) Shipping Dimensions: 22.8"H x 11.4"W x 7.1"D (58 x 29 x 18 cm) Shipping Weight: 11.2 lbs (5.2 kg)

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ERGOTRON LX Desk Mount LCD Arm, Tall Pole, stolní rameno až 34" LCD,vyšší zákl. tyč Benefits Includes taller pole for greater range of vertical positioning. Position your LCD high above your worksurface for added clearance and increased visibility within your workflow Increase viewing comfort—help reduce eye, back and neck strain Upgrade LCD monitors and TVs with improved ergonomic adjustment Patented CF motion technology provides premium ease-of-use display adjustment Cable management feature routes cables under the arm, out of the way Extends LCD up to 25" (64 cm); push your display out of the way when not in use 13" (33 cm) height range meets the ergonomic needs of more than nine out of ten adults Arm folds back over the base into a compact retracted position; perfect for tucking under systems furniture storage shelves or cabinets in space constrained areas Description: LX Desk Mount LCD Arm, Tall Pole (polished aluminum) Includes LX arm, tall pole, extension, desk clamp and grommet mount bases Pole length is 13.25" (34 cm) Can be configured to hold a laptop instead of an LCD display; also order the LX Notebook Tray (50-193-200) Quality Tested: 10,000-cycle test applied to lift mechanism, ensuring years of trouble-free height adjustment Improved LX Arm Features & Benefits Polished aluminum construction offers greater durability and enhanced aesthetics Arm folds back over the base into a compact retracted position; perfect for tucking under systems furniture storage shelves or cabinets in space constrained areas Snap-fit cap secures interface of arm to extension for greater stability New clamp and grommet mount base ensures greater stability of display and arm; also includes theft deterrent anchor holes for cable locks Mounting Options: Desk Clamp attaches to surface edge .4" to 2.4" (10 to 60 mm) thick; Grommet Mount attaches through surface holes .31" to 2" (8 to 50 mm) wide and up to 3" (76 mm) thick Mounting Standards: VESA FDMI MIS-D, 100/75, C (hole pattern: 100 x 100 mm & 75 x 75 mm) Weight Capacity: 7 to 20 lbs (3.1 to 9.1 kg) * Monitor depth may affect weight capacity. Read more Complies with all international environmental regulations related to its design, manufacture and packaging. Read more about our Environmentally Responsible Process Shipping Dimensions: 23"H x 11.25"W x 7.25"D (59 x 29 x 18 cm) Shipping Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)

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