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The million-copy bestseller, which is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling.`The Things They Carried is, on its surface, a sequence of award-winning stories about the madness of the Vietnam War; at the same time it has the cumulative power and unity of a novel, with recurring characters and interwoven strands of plot and theme.But while Vietnam is central to `The Things They Carried , it is not simply a book about war. It is also a book about the human heart - about the terrible weight of those things we carry through our lives.

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From the critically acclaimed artist, designer, and author of the bestsellers The Principles of Uncertainty and My Favorite Things comes a wondrous collection of words and paintings that is a moving meditation on the beauty and complexity of women’s lives and roles, revealed in the things they hold.“What do women hold? The home and the family. And the children and the food. The friendships. The work. The work of the world. And the work of being human. The memories. And the troubles. And the sorrows and the triumphs. And the love.”In the spring of 2021, Maira and Alex Kalman created a small, limited-edition booklet “Women Holding Things,” which featured select recent paintings by Maira, accompanied by her insightful and deeply personal commentary. The booklet quickly sold out. Now, the Kalmans have expanded that original publication into this extraordinary visual compendium.Women Holding Things includes the bright, bold images featured in the booklet as well as an additional sixty-seven new paintings highlighted by thoughtful and intimate anecdotes, recollections, and ruminations. Most are portraits of women, both ordinary and famous, including Virginia Woolf, Sally Hemings, Hortense Cezanne, Gertrude Stein, as well as Kalman’s family members and other real-life people. These women hold a range of objects, from the mundane—balloons, a cup, a whisk, a chicken, a hat—to the abstract—dreams and disappointments, sorrow and regret, joy and love.Kalman considers the many things that fit physically and metaphorically between women’s hands: We see a woman hold a book, hold shears, hold children, hold a grudge, hold up, hold her own. In visually telling their stories, Kalman lays bare the essence of women’s lives—their tenacity, courage, vulnerability, hope, and pain. Ultimately, she reveals that many of the things we hold dear—as well as those that burden or haunt us—remain constant and connect us from generation to generation.Here, too, are pictures of a few men holding things, such as Rainer Maria Rilke and Anton Chekhov, as well as objects holding other objects that invite us to ponder their intimate relationships to one another.Women Holding Things explores the significance of the objects we carry—in our hands, hearts, and minds—and speaks to, and for, all of us. Maira Kalman’s unique work is a celebration of life, of the act and the art of living, offering an original way of examining and understanding all that is important in our world—and ultimately within ourselves.

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DK brings you a beautifully illustrated and engaging book to introduce your toddler to all the different transport in our world.Introducing Spin and Spot: Things That Go, a wonderfully engaging and interactive storybook. This board book is complete with simple read-aloud text and an interactive wheel to spin and learn about all the amazing things that go. Jump aboard the train before it leaves the station and see where it s headed, look up at the sky and spot the helicopter coming to the rescue, and help the rocket land safely on the moon!Celebrate your child s curiosity as they navigate through this perfect picture book to discover colourful illustrations and a wheel for tiny hands to spin. Little ones will love learning about different vehicles, some new and some familiar, and pointing to their favourites! This interactive element promotes the development of fine motor skills in toddlers and reinforces their understanding of what they are discovering, alongside simple but charming text for a fun early reading experience.Catch your toddler s eye and shape their learning experience, with: - 12 engaging pages within a chunky and easy-to-hold board book- Beautiful illustrations bringing all the key climates to life- Simple read-aloud text and important vocabulary words to encourage early-learning - An interactive spin-the-wheel that children can turn throughout the bookBetween 2-4 years old, curious children begin asking questions about the world around them, and all the things they observe within day-to-day life, including vehicles! Spin and Spot: Things That Go is the perfect book to satisfy their curiosity and teach children about the different transport all around us, whilst ensuring they stay engaged and inspired with each and every page!Complete the SeriesThis delightful book is part of the Spin and Spot range of board books for babies and toddlers from DK. Books and includes titles like Spin and Spot: Moon and Stars and Spin and Spot: Weather for your little one to enjoy!

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In these essays, Toynton remembers her émigré relatives, some of whom left Germany as soon as Hitler came to power, others only escaped later.Evelyn Toynton’s relatives, German-Jewish refugees all, had grown up thinking of themselves as Germans first and Jews second; her portraits of them, subtly comic when depicting the Germanic traits they retained throughout their lives, take on a tragic poignancy when showing the sorrow they carried: how could their beloved country, so inextricably a part of who they were, have turned on them with such murderous savagery? While some of them embraced their new lives, becoming patriotic citizens of America and England, and one became a Zionist, rising to high office in Ben-Gurion’s government, others went on reading German books, German newspapers; they made nostalgic trips back to Nuremberg, where the family had thrived for centuries before the Nazis claimed it as their symbolic home. But it is the story of Toynton’s refugee mother, of the betrayal and the medical blunder that kept her living in the shadows for fifty years, that is at the emotional heart of this book. Toynton speaks to a universal immigrant family experience, some embrace a new life, others forge a compromise between their new home and old traditions, while a few never fully find their way.

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Family is everything, even when it falls apart. Discover the brand-new novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author. AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!â ˜The perfect holiday read ...Thereâ ™s a new heft and grandeur, not only in the sophisticated characters and the fancy Italian real estate, but in the hidden darkness that can exist in a family ... Rachel Joyce is firing on all cylinders.â ™ THE TIMES A masterly and deeply satisfying exploration of art, grief and familial bonds. OBSERVER Warm and emotionally astute. MAIL ON SUNDAY A sharp, absorbing and emotionally intelligent novel. GUARDIANâ ˜A beautifully written family drama ... Long after I finished the last page, I found I missed these characters â “ always the sign of a special bookâ ™ - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING A thoroughly engaging examination of familial truths that define and endanger the precious, ever-precarious sibling bond. The beautiful writing, unforgettable characters, and stunning setting make this a must-read. - Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in ChemistryThere is a heatwave across Europe. Goose and his three sisters gather at the family s house by Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. Their father, a famous artist, has recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his masterpiece. Now he is dead and there is no sign of a painting. Although the siblings have always been close, as they search for answers over that summer, the things they learn - about themselves, their father and their new stepmother - will drive them apart before they can come to any kind of understanding of what their father s legacy truly is. Extraordinarily compelling, at heart this is a novel about sibling relationships and those hairline cracks that can appear within a family: what what happens when they splinter, and what it would take to mend them. It made me laugh, it made me cry and I couldnâ ™t put it down. If you are a fan of Maggie Oâ ™Farrell you must read this. - Louise Minchin, TV presenter and author of Isolation Islandâ ™The renowned artist - the emotionally starved children - what an inspired subject! Joyce writes with her trademark vitality and compassion and there is such colour here. So much at stake. I couldnâ ™t put it down.â ™ - Esther Freud, author of Hideous Kinky and Mr Mac and Me Lyrical, shrewd and, ultimately, as indecently satisfying as a four course Italian lunch. My life is a little emptier now it s over. - Patrick Gale, author of A Place Called Winter Sparkling and addictive â ¦ Rachel Joyce is so incredibly good and wise on families and siblings. I couldnâ ™t love it more. - Harriet Evans, author of The Garden of Lost and Foundâ ˜A triumph of insight and empathy!â ™ - Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures Joyce is a fearless explorer of emotional landscape. â “ Sunday Times If only there were more novelists like Rachel Joyce â “ Telegraph

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Michaela Community School in Brent, London is one of the most talked-about schools in the UK. In this follow-up to the best-selling book Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Teachers, their teachers further explain how their relentlessly high expectations are helping young people to get great results and be successful.Since opening in 2014, Michaela Community School has blazed a trail and defied many of the received notions about what works best in schools. In Michaela: The Battle For Western Education, staff explore some of the things they have learned since the publication of the original book and further develop the ideology that lies beyond the headlines and social media arguments.Chapters include: Don t be squeamish about scripture - why we teach religion at Michaela; Relationships systems; National Citizenship and Identity; Teaching National History; Digital Detox; Authority; Original Sin Christian beliefs at Michaela; Telling kids the truth/teaching personal responsibility; Assessment at Michaela; Loving the difficult kids; The baby in the progressive bath water; The culture of feedback at Michaela; Why is teaching gratitude important?; Parenting the Michaela way

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Family is everything, even when it falls apart.Discover the brand-new novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author.AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!â ˜The perfect holiday read ...Thereâ ™s a new heft and grandeur, not only in the sophisticated characters and the fancy Italian real estate, but in the hidden darkness that can exist in a family ... Rachel Joyce is firing on all cylinders.â ™ THE TIMES A masterly and deeply satisfying exploration of art, grief and familial bonds. OBSERVER Warm and emotionally astute. MAIL ON SUNDAY A sharp, absorbing and emotionally intelligent novel. GUARDIANâ ˜A beautifully written family drama ... Long after I finished the last page, I found I missed these characters â “ always the sign of a special bookâ ™ - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING A thoroughly engaging examination of familial truths that define and endanger the precious, ever-precarious sibling bond. The beautiful writing, unforgettable characters, and stunning setting make this a must-read. - Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in ChemistryThere is a heatwave across Europe.Goose and his three sisters gather at the family s house by Lake Orta in Piedmont, Italy. Their father, a famous artist, has recently remarried a much younger woman and decamped to Italy to finish his masterpiece. Now he is dead and there is no sign of a painting.Although the siblings have always been close, as they search for answers over that summer, the things they learn - about themselves, their father and their new stepmother - will drive them apart before they can come to any kind of understanding of what their father s legacy truly is.Extraordinarily compelling, at heart this is a novel about sibling relationships and those hairline cracks that can appear within a family: what what happens when they splinter, and what it would take to mend them. It made me laugh, it made me cry and I couldnâ ™t put it down. If you are a fan of Maggie Oâ ™Farrell you must read this. - Louise Minchin, TV presenter and author of Isolation Islandâ ™The renowned artist - the emotionally starved children - what an inspired subject! Joyce writes with her trademark vitality and compassion and there is such colour here. So much at stake. I couldnâ ™t put it down.â ™ - Esther Freud, author of Hideous Kinky and Mr Mac and Me Lyrical, shrewd and, ultimately, as indecently satisfying as a four course Italian lunch. My life is a little emptier now it s over. - Patrick Gale, author of A Place Called Winter Sparkling and addictive â ¦ Rachel Joyce is so incredibly good and wise on families and siblings. I couldnâ ™t love it more. - Harriet Evans, author of The Garden of Lost and Foundâ ˜A triumph of insight and empathy!â ™ - Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures Joyce is a fearless explorer of emotional landscape. â “ Sunday Times If only there were more novelists like Rachel Joyce â “ Telegraph

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It was a black night in the year 1620 when Christenze Krukow made the wax child, when she melted down beeswax and set it in the image of a small human. For days, she carried it tucked beneath her arm, shaping it with the warmth of her flesh, giving it life. She fashioned for it eyes and ears that cannot open, and yet – it watches and listens.It looks on as Christenze is haunted by rumour, it hears what the people whisper. It sees how, in the candlelight, she gazes with love at her friends, and hears the things they say in the shadows. It knows pine forest, misty fjord and the crackle of the burning pyre. It observes the violence in men’s eyes and the cruelty of their laws. In time, it begins to understand that once a suspicion of witchcraft has taken hold, it can prove impossible to shake…Based on an infamous seventeenth century Danish witch trial, The Wax Child is the extraordinary new novel from Olga Ravn, one of the most acclaimed and original writers at work today: a mesmerising, frightening vision of a time when witches and magic were as real to the human mind as soil and seawater.

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A thought-provoking book for children aged 5+ years that explores biodiversity and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough s documentary Extinction: The Facts. There are estimated to be around 20 quintillion animals living on Earth, but it s tricky to picture so many animals! So instead, let s imagine just 100 animals at a time . . .What does it look like? How are animals divided up? How many species are still to be discovered? Where in the world can wild mammals be found? And how wild are they really? What are the most popular pets? How many species are extinct and how many are in danger?If there had only ever been 100 animals, then 10 are living and 90 are extinct!IF THE WORLD WERE 100 ANIMALS opens up discussions and includes tips on how to protect the world we share â “ supporting children in becoming global citizens and promoting empathy, kindness and self-awareness.If we focus on just 100 animals, it s easier to see the things they have in common, and the things that make them different. So come and meet the animals in our wildlife park, and think about the big questions that affect them, and us!Collect the other books in the series:IF THE WORLD WERE 100 PEOPLE â “ WINNER of The Royal Society Young Peopleâ ™s Book Prize 2022 and WINNER of The ALCS Educational Writersâ ™ Award 2023IF OUR WORLD WERE 100 DAYS

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From brainwashing and blackmail to manipulation and murder, explore the terrifying world of cults in this pocket guideThe strange and disturbing world of cults is fascinating and horrifying in equal measure. Led by charismatic and deceptively charming leaders, these shadowy organizations lure people in with promises of good futures and fortune, and then trap them and control them.The Little Book of Cults is an insight into this sinister world. Discover famous cult leaders and the psychological mind games they played to gain followers; learn about the different types of cults that have sprung up throughout history, the things they believe, how they began - and how they ended - and read the true stories of the brave people who escaped these organizations and told the world the truth. Uncover shocking facts about some of the most notorious cults to ever exist, such as:- What happens to doomsday cults when the world doesn t end- Why it can take years to bring the leaders to justice- The famous people in history that were closely involved with cults and their leadersPerfect for people brand new to the topic or for those wanting to develop their knowledge, explore the hidden underbelly of cults with this introductory guide.

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSPECIAL TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONWith a new introduction by award-winning author Karen Joy Fowler. The Southern Reach Trilogy begins with Annihilation, the Nebula Award-winning novel that reads as if Verne or Wellsian adventurers exploring a mysterious island had warped through into a Kafkaesque nightmare world (Kim Stanley Robinson).Area X has been cut off from the rest of the world for years. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. Expeditions into Area X have ended in disaster or death.In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer s Southern Reach Trilogy, we join the latest expedition. The group is made up of four women: an anthropologist; a surveyor; a psychologist, the de facto leader; and the narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record all observations of their surroundings and of one another, and, above all, avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers-they discover lifeforms that surpass understanding. But it s the secrets they carried across the border with them that change everything.

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The deeply affecting next book from acclaimed author Amy Sarig King.The Year We Fell From Space joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they ve been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She s an exception.Some other exceptions:Her dad, who gave her the stars. Who moved out months ago and hasn t talked to her since.Her mom, who s happier since he left, even though everyone thinks she should be sad and lonely.And her sister, who won t go outside their house.Liberty feels like her whole world is falling from space. Can she map a new life for herself and her family before they spin too far out of reach?

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Three new adventures in which Moose, Bear, and Tiger each wish to change something about themselves but realize happiness is in accepting who you are In three new stories, a playdate with a dog named Wolf leads Tiger to wish he were stronger, but he retrieves a lost toy and shows he has other skills to offer. Bear finds a way to make friends with a new mailman when he passes their house and doesnÂ’t stop to share treats. And on Saturday, a game on the cat tower gets out of hand and they all collapse about laughing, but Cathy banishes the pets to play in the yard. There they reflect on the things they wished they were and realize they are perfect just the way they are. Three more delightful episodes packed with humor, friendship, and fun.

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From the Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori Amos comes Tori and the Muses, a thoughtful and sprightly tale of young Tori navigating the magical world of inspiration in all its forms.Tori is no ordinary child—her musical inspirations and talents are clear from a young age. But when her dad forces her to rehearse for her recital, Tori is unhappy. She wants to play what she wants to play! And though they don’t see eye to eye, Tori has a secret: eleven Muses who have visited her since she was a baby and inspire her to write and make her own beautiful music. These fairy godmother–like Muses remind Tori that inspiration is everywhere, and perhaps in helping others find their own Muses—including Dad—she may better understand her own inspirations.So, Tori takes her brand-new floating pink piano—a gift from the Muses—to see what might inspire others, in hopes of understanding what her dad’s Muses might be. And she is surprised at what she finds. Filled with joy, curiosity, and imagination, this debut picture book written by Tori Amos with otherworldly illustrations by Demelsa Haughton will inspire, encourage, and most importantly, remind young readers to find inspiration in the things they love, and to listen to their own Muses.

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Come and see the circus! A combination of artwork and photographs show children some of the things they might see in a circus, such as clowns, dancers, the juggler and acrobats. A combination of illustrations and photographs show them at work.Pink B/ Band 1B books offer emergent readers simple, predictable text with familiar objects and actions.Text type â “ A simple information book.A poster on pages 14 and 15 advertises when and where the circus can be seen, and is ideal for children to discuss and recap the text.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery

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From the author of Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies and The Mirror the Light, comes the true story of the 18th Century Irish giant, Charles Oâ ™Brien, who was exhibited in London and eventually dissected by the surgeon John Hunter.Charles Oâ ™Brien, bard and giant. The cynical are moved by his flights of romance; the craven stirred by his tales of epic deeds. But what of his own story as he is led from Ireland to seek his fortune beyond the seas in England?The Surprising Irish Giant may be the sensation of the season but only his compatriots seem to attend to his mythic powers of invention. John Hunter, celebrated surgeon and anatomist, buys dead men from the gallows and babiesâ ™ corpses by the inch. Where is a man as unique as The Giant to hide his bones when he is yet alive?The Giant, Oâ ™ Brien is an unforgettable novel; lyrical, shocking and spliced with black comedy.

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The perfect book to share with anxious little ones, and the ideal antidote to worries big and small - with gorgeous illustrations by the bestselling illustrator of THE WORLD MADE A RAINBOW.Whenever I am feeling sador life feels hard or wrong or bad, I focus for a little whileon little things that make me smile . . . What are the things that make YOU feel happy? From swinging high on playground swings to licking melty ice cream, there are lots of small things that can cheer up a grey day. This reassuring, uplifting picture book celebrates the little things that bring us joy and happiness. We all have bad days and sad days, but sometimes it s the smallest things that make us smile!

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Reviled by his contemporaries and historians alike, the monstrous Titus Oates masterminded the fabricated Popish Plot of 1678â “1681, a conspiracy that led to the wrongful execution of 27 Catholics. His story is one of staggering ambition, lies, and betrayal. Yet Oatesâ ™ life also opens a window into an age of religious tension, political intrigue, and moral complexity. Was he truly the vilest liar in the world, or has his story been shaped by the biases of his time?Drawing on a wealth of contemporary sources, from state papers to private letters and trial records, Jonathan Oates untangles fact from fiction, uncovering the truth about Oatesâ ™ character, his actions, and his legacy. By exploring his life in its full context, the author reveals a fascinating portrait of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of Britain.The Catholic Conspiracy to Kill King Charles II is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the turbulent world of Restoration England, and the shadow cast by one of its most controversial figures.

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Ha-Joon Chang s 23 Things They Don t Tell You About Capitalism turns received economic wisdom on its head to show you how the world really works. In this revelatory book, Ha-Joon Chang destroys the biggest myths of our times and shows us an alternative view of the world, including: There s no such thing as a free marketGlobalization isn t making the world richerWe don t live in a digital world - the washing machine has changed lives more than the internetPoor countries are more entrepreneurial than rich onesHigher paid managers don t produce better results We don t have to accept things as they are any longer. Ha-Joon Chang is here to show us there s a better way. Lively, accessible and provocative ... read this book - Sunday Times A witty and timely debunking of some of the biggest myths surrounding the global economy - Observer The new kid on the economics block ... Chang s iconoclastic attitude has won him fans - Independent on Sunday Lucid ... audacious ... increasingly influential ... will provoke physical symptoms of revulsion if you are in any way involved in high finance - Guardian Important ... persuasive ... an engaging case for a more caring era of globalization - Financial Times A must-read ... incisive and entertaining - New Statesman Books of the YearHa-Joon Chang is a Reader in the Political Economy of Development at the University of Cambridge. He is author of Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective, which won the 2003 Gunnar Myrdal Prize, and Bad Samaritans: Rich Nations, Poor Policies and the Threat to the Developing World. Since the beginning of the 2008 economic crisis, he has been a regular contributor to the Guardian, and a vocal critic of the failures of our economic system.

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In The Student Mindset: A 30-item toolkit for anyone learning anything, Steve Oakes and Martin Griffin provide clear, effective and engaging tools designed to help students plan, organise and execute successful learning. Successful students find a way to succeed. They get the results they want. And they achieve this not by superior ability, but by sticking to habits, routines and strategies that deliver those results. By cutting through the noise surrounding academic success and character development, bestselling authors Steve Oakes and Martin Griffin have identified the five key traits and behaviours that all students need in order to achieve their goals: vision, effort, systems, practice and attitude (VESPA). These characteristics beat cognition hands down, and in The Student Mindset Steve and Martin provide a ready-made series of study strategies, approaches and tactics designed to nurture these qualities and transform your motivation, commitment and productivity. The book s thirty activities, while categorised thematically under the VESPA umbrella, have been organised around six key phases of learning so that you can recognise which phase you re in before choosing from the range of tools and techniques to help you get through it. The six co-existing key phases are: preparation; starting study; collecting and shaping; adapting, testing and performing; flow and feedback; and dealing with the dip. At each phase you ll experience challenges and discover new ways of working, and this book s activities have been designed to help you gain control and become a better learner by sharing workload management tactics and revision strategies associated with calm, purposeful study and ultimately getting good results. These tools include a range of effective prioritisation, stress reduction, procrastination-busting and mindset development approaches all neatly packaged into this outstanding practical guide to becoming a successful and confident student. Suitable for all students. Shortlisted for the Non Obvious Book Award.

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It begins with the discovery of a tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe... Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls will adore The Things We Cannot Say PAM JENOFF⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 A truly life changing book ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 Inspirational. A must read ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 Amazing and absolutely devastatingly beautiful This beloved New York Times bestseller is a soaring page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to defy all odds, inspired by the author s own family history. World War Two, Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn t know if Tomasz is alive or dead.2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution?With over a million copies sold, The Things We Cannot Say is for everyone moved by All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz: Alina and Tomasz s story is one of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love Sally Hepworth⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 Simply amazing book, so moving I couldn t put it down. A book that will remain in my heart for many years to come ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 Captivating. I am in awe of this story ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ #11088 I have never ever been so deeply moved by a book...the most amazing love story of hope and survival during the Nazi occupation of Poland... I just didn t want it to end More praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly Rimmer: Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of Jodi Picoult Marie Claire A heartbreaking story... Her characters are captivating Daily Telegraph Kelly Rimmer tears at the heartstrings Herald Sun

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* Winner of the Southern Schools Book Awards 2025, shortlisted for the UKLA Books Prize 2025 and the Carnegie Medal 2025. How I Live Now meets Exodus – a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.‘Compulsive, poignant YA dystopia’ The Guardian ‘An exquisite, devastating read’ The Irish Times ‘Genuinely moving’ Daily Mail ‘Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff’s How I Live Now and Paul Lynch’s Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment’ Just Imagine Civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and it’s no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tells of their treacherous journey to Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is there something Clem #39;s not saying? And how will this journey – and the sisters’ story – end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past?PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND: ‘Remarkable. A frighteningly relevant and moving novel, told with impeccable style. Clare Furniss is one of the very best writers for young people and this new novel is her finest yet. I loved it.’ Sarah Crossan, author of Where The Heart Should Be ‘Beautifully written, page-turning in the extreme, and deep and person and global’ A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary and The Worlds We Leave Behind ‘I couldn’t stop reading The Things We Leave Behind… Devastating and unsparing but full of hope and love too. It was a privilege to read it.’ Candy Gourlay, author of Wild Song ‘This book is exceptional… Years and Years meets The End We Start From for teenagers. Should be on every secondary set text list.’ Joanna Nadin, author of A Calamity of Mannerings ‘Gripping, moving, tense, twisty and very, very necessary… It all felt so utterly real and terrifyingly possible.’ Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal ‘Such moving, thought-provoking, compelling story-telling. Wonderful characters. Utterly convincing. I loved it.’ Julia Green, author of Ettie and the Midnight Pool ‘Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff’s How I Live Now and Paul Lynch’s Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment’ Just ImaginePRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS: ‘Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read’ Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts Crosses ‘Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable’ Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series ‘Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful’ Sunday Times ‘A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumph’ Daily Mail ‘Beautifully written’ Stylist

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Being a leader is a wonderful privilege but can also come with challenges we don t always feel prepared for. How often do we tie ourselves in knots wondering about the right way to deal with a difficult situation at work? Or wondering why no one ever told us how to manage some of the challenges? This book is for people who need practical ways of tackling the tricky issues in leadership to move forward courageously. From people pleasing to crucial conversations, we look at ten areas that can cause us to be stuck and how we can get ourselves free. Dip into this book when you need some support to inspire, motivate, and equip you in whatever stage of leadership you re at so that you can lead more confidently and freely, and be your best more of the time.

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This book unravels the mysteries behind humanity s greatest masterpieces. â ” Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think AgainDiscover the secret method used to build the worldâ ¦For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it s planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the engineering method , is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard ofâ ”let alone understandâ ”but that influences every aspect of our lives.Bill Hammack, a Carl Sagan award-winning professor of engineering and viral The Engineer Guy on Youtube, has a lifelong passion for the things we make, and how we make them. Now, for the first time, he reveals the invisible method behind every invention and takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Spanning centuries and cultures, Hammack offers a fascinating perspective on how humans engineer solutions in a world full of problems.Perfect for readers of Adam Grant and Simon Winchester, The Things We Make is a captivating examination of the method that keeps pushing humanity forward, a spotlight on the achievements of the past, and a celebration of the potential of our future that will change the way we see the world around us.

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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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From the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo, this hilarious mix of fart-themed puzzles and trivia will blow your socks off! Roaring from the rear, belching from behind, tooting the trouser trumpet - whatever you call it, we all fart, some of us more than others (and some a lot more than others). Everyone knows a committed farter - with their knowing smile, never shying away from taking full responsibility. So give them the recognition they deserve: a book celebrating their greatest skill, full of activities and puzzles to keep them engrossed, along with fascinating fart facts that ll blow their mind. From bestselling author and brain-teaser Hugh Jassburn, this illustrated collection includes the following delights and more:- Find the stink , smell and stench in one of many word searches - Discover the chemical composition of farts and how much gas you pass per day - Spot the differences between flatulent attendees at a yoga class - Fill in the fart clouds in several rounds of sudoku - Enjoy a selection of fart quotes from the likes of Robin Williams, Andy Samberg and Billy Connolly Whether you re on the john or under the covers, 52 Things to Do While You Poo: The Fart Edition is an unforgettable experience, as playful as it is pungent.

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In The Things We⠙ve Seen, his most ambitious and accomplished novel to date, Agustín Fernández Mallo captures the strangeness and interconnectedness of human existence in the twenty-first century. A writer travels to the small uninhabited island of San Simón, used as a Franquist concentration camp during the Spanish Civil War, and witnesses events which impel him on a wild goose chase across several continents. In Miami, an ageing Kurt Montana, the fourth astronaut who secretly accompanied Neil Armstrong and co. to the moon, revisits the important chapters in his life, from serving in the Vietnam War to his memory of seeing earth from space. In Normandy, a woman embarks on a walking tour of the D-Day beaches with the goal of re-enacting, step by step, another trip taken years before. Described as the novel David Lynch and W. G. Sebald might have written had they joined forces to explore the B-side of reality, The Things We⠙ve Seen is a mind-bending novel for our disjointed times.

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Mary, Georgia, 1851 My Momma always told me that, one day, remarkable things would happen to me. â ˜No, Mary,â ™ I hear her say, voice dripping like treacle, â ˜not happen to you; you will do remarkable things.⠙ Not now though, trapped and with no room to properly breathe â “ nowhere to look even but the sky above and the earth under my feet pressed flat on the ground from working and walking from dawn until the sun sets low in a stretched wide sky of cerise and crimson. For now, my space to breathe is inside. In that little pocket deep deep within my chest or heart or something â “ the bit they canâ ™t touch.  Clover has felt so alone since her mother passed away - there was only ever Mum and Clover and they were a team. That is until Clover discovers a box of old letters, dating back to 1851, where the voice of a young woman will tell Clover about her true heritage and the dark secrets that Mum hid from her. A YA novel by debut author, Natalie Lucy about the intergenerational legacy of enslavement.Â

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Karetní hra - párty hra, pro 4 hráče, střední obtížnost, délka hry 20 min, v českém jazyce, vhodné od 10 let Hrajete rádi na párty nebo jen tak ve volné chvíli karetní hry a jste fanoušci seriálu Stranger Things? Pak je tu přesně pro vás hra Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer inspirovaná tímto populárním seriálem. Mozkožrout si tvoří armádu posedlých lidí a plánuje útok na Zemi. Buďte připraveni a dejte pozor, aby nezaútočil na vás a vaše přátele. Doberete kartu a dáte ji jinému hráči, čímž mu například pomůžete, omráčíte ho nebo ho třeba přimějete změnit stranu. Ve hře proti sobě stojí 2 týmy, příčetní a posedlí. Příčetní se snaží odolat útokům mozkožrouta. Posedlí se snaží, aby všechny příčetné postavy byli posedlé nebo omráčené. Pokud na konci hry zůstane aspoň jedna zdravá postava, vyhrávají příčetní. V opačném případě vítězí posedlí. Karetní hra Stranger Things: Attack of the Mind Flayer je vhodná pro minimálně 4 hráče od 10 let....

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2025 Christlit Book Award WINNER!By popular poet, writer, and speaker Tanner Olson, All the Things I Say to God explores the profound world of prayer and shows children that heartfelt conversations with God can occur anywhere, anytime, and about anything.Abby has been praying with her parents for as long as she can remember. They pray together before meals and before bed, on good days and tough days. Then one day Abby asks a simple question: “Mom, can I pray to God all by myself?”Follow Abby on her journey of faith as she discovers how to express her gratitude, ask questions, pray for others, and use silence to communicate with God. Led by her own curiosity, she finds out that you can pray for anything and everything—God’s love knows no bounds.All the Things I Say to God is for:Children with budding faith who want to know more about how to talk to God.Families who want to start conversations with children about prayer.Churches and ministries with missions to develop the spiritual lives of children.Fans of Tanner Olson and his writing. Young readers will be captivated by this story as they realize that, like Abby, they too can talk to God about anything, all by themselves.

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Oh, The Things We re For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today s kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare. Poetically written and beautifully illustrated in Innosanto Nagara s signature style, this book offers a vision of where we could go - and a future worth fighting for. Oh, the Things We re For! is a book for kids, and for the young at heart of all ages.

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There is no harder life experience than caring for a loved one who is dying. This book will empower you approach this monumental transition with empathy, patience and peace of mind.After working as a hospice nurse for many years, Suzanne Oâ ™Brien founded the Doulagivers Institute in 2012, which has since trained hundreds of thousands of death doulas around the world to provide a peaceful and dignified death for loved ones and their families. The Good Death brings together everything Suzanne has learned during her decades in healthcare to provide you with a simple, step-by-step guide to preparing for the future death of someone close to you, as well as helping them through the actual passing when the time comes.Full of practical tools to approach the death of a loved one with dignity, knowledge and compassion, this book will equip you with everything you need to know to prepare for a financial, physical, mental, emotional and spiritually good death â “ both for you, and for your loved one.

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Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids ages 6-12â ”now in a mini size that s perfect for travel and colouring on the go!Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw cool things in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch s kid friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 8-12, but kids as young as 5 will be able to easily follow along as well. From cupcakes, to unicorns, to cars, and cats, your kid will be drawing all sorts of things that they ll want to show off to their friends, or colour afterward and hang on their room! No experience required!Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish42 Cool Projects: Learn how to draw an ice cream cone, fruit, castle, spaceship, cactus, airplane, animals, and so many more cute and cool things!Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow alongPerforated Pages and Premium Paper: Easily removable pages that are thick and sturdy

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Celebrated artist Isabelle Arsenault joins forces with author Jonathan Stutzman for an enchanting tale about the expansive power of generosity. ⠜No woodland animal is too big or scary in this sweet story about the power of generosity.⠝ The Bookseller⠜Charming and thought-provoking. This book is a powerful reminder that kindness and hospitality know no limits.⠝ Jersey Evening Post⠜An all-too-timely message of open doors and open hearts.⠝ Publishers WeeklyWhen an ordinary spot on a grassy hill calls out to him, Vincent puts down the house he carries on his back and knows he⠙s where he needs to be. As hungry and tired travellers pass by, Vincent welcomes them into his home, making room for everyone. And even when it seems that the house is as full as it possibly can be, there is no woodland animal too big or too scary ⠓ not a ravenous cat, nor a fox, nor a whole herd of deer ⠓ that Vincent would turn it away from his warm, magical home on the hill. Jonathan Stutzman⠙s charming voice is enhanced by the elegant, inventive die-cut art of three-time Governor General⠙s Award winner Isabelle Arsenault in this classic tale of a generous little mouse with a special house and an ever-expanding heart.

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Two sworn enemies. One unfinished manuscript. The love story of a lifetime...When Georgia Stanton discovers that her late grandmother, Scarlett, the infamous romance author, didn t get the chance to finish her last book, she is determined to share her story. But first, it needs to be written.Enter Noah Harrison, the bestselling and most charismatic romance author of his generation. When Georgia meets him, she is distraught - athough he s charming and handsome, there s nothing beneath the surface. But as they start working together, Georgia begins to see that there might be more to Noah than meets the eye.Together, they realize that Scarlett was saving the greatest love story of all until last - her own. While serving in World War Two, she fell in love with the handsome and enigmatic pilot, Jameson. But are Georgia and Noah about to discover that not all love stories have a happy ending...?Perfect for fans of Colleen Hooever and Nicholas Sparks, The Things We Leave Unfinished is an epic and sweeping romance about the sacrifices we make for love and the endings we don t want to see coming...

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From one of the most significant figures of the last generation of fantasy , comes Francesco Dimitri s debut novel in English, an enthralling and seductive fantasy following four old friends and the secrets they keep.Four old school friends have a pact: to meet up every year in the small town in Puglia they grew up in. Art, the charismatic leader of the group and creator of the pact, insists that the agreement must remain unshakable and enduring. But this year, he never shows up.A visit to his house increases the friends worry; Art is farming marijuana. In Southern Italy doing that kind of thing can be very dangerous. They can t go to the Carabinieri so must make enquiries of their own. This is how they come across the rumours about Art; bizarre and unbelievable rumours that he miraculously cured the local mafia boss s daughter of terminal leukaemia. And among the chaos of his house, they find a document written by Art, The Book of Hidden Things, that promises to reveal dark secrets and wonders beyond anything previously known.Francesco Dimitri s first novel written in English, following his career as one of the most significant fantasy writers in Italy, will entrance fans of Elena Ferrante, Neil Gaiman and Donna Tartt. Set in the beguiling and seductive landscape of Southern Italy, this story is about friendship and landscape, love and betrayal; above all it is about the nature of mystery itself.

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The mind-bending sequel to the Times Thriller of the Year bestseller, This is the Night They Come for You. The world s greatest storyteller Guardian Our finest practitioner of the double-cross plotting Mick Herronâ ˜Splendidly serpentine and immaculately plotted, this is British thriller writing at its very bestâ ™ Daily Mail__________Trouble has a way of finding those those who spend most of their time trying to avoid it. Or so it appears to Superintendent Taleb, whose attempts to wind his career down to an unobtrusive retirement are once again in jeopardy.When delegated a television interview to discuss a thirty year old political controversy, his instructions are clear enough: whatever you say, do not rock the boat. But an inexplicable urge in the moment to tell the truth lands him in dangerously hot water. It also reopens some decades wounds which will bring him to the forefront of an investigation he is keen to avoid.Whether he likes it or not, the past is coming for him. And the past in Algeria is venomous, vengeful and relentless, quick to consume the unwary traveller. He will soon find himself staring down the barrel of a long buried mystery, which looks likely to add him to its lengthy roster of victims.This Is the Day They Dream Of is the scintillating sequel to the critically acclaimed This Is The Night They Come For You, which introduced the world-weary Taleb and his always resourceful colleague Agent Hidouchi of the Algerian Secret Service. Together they must navigate the countryâ ™ treacherous history to save themselves from its perilous present._________Praise for This is the Night They Come For You Truly ingenious The Tablet Goddard sprinkles head-turning double-crossing with delightful by-play between his two leads The Times Fast-paced, beautifully crafted with some excellently drawn characters... engages from start to finish Choice Magazine Goddard writes amazing novels of mystery/suspense. His new one is magical and the title is simply the best Stephen King

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#39;A moving, humane, funny portrait of two very different boys discovering what connects us all #39; Kiran Milwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars ‘It’s amazing! Such a bold idea to have a character like Dan… you pulled it off brilliantly.’ Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster #39;I loved it #39; Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish BoyThere are two sides to every story Dan is angry. Nothing has been the same since his big brother left, and he’s taking it out on the nearest and weakest target: Alex. Alex is struggling. His severe OCD makes it hard for him to leave the house, especially when Dan and his gang are waiting for him at school . . . Then the boys’ mums arrange for them to meet up and finish building the raft that Dan started with his brother. Two enemies stuck together for the whole of the school holidays – what could possibly go wrong? Praise for ALL THE THINGS THAT COULD GO WRONG #39;A touching, funny, gripping read that tackles important issues in a sensitive and thoroughly enjoyable way. Highly recommended #39; Stuart Robinson, author of If Ever I Fall #39;A timely story of courage and reminder of what we all share #39; Christopher Edge, author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright #39;Powerful and warm ... this will linger long in the mind #39; Guardian #39;Moving, beautifully written and intensely emotional #39; Lancashire Evening Post #39;When they say not to be missed , this is the kind of book they mean #39; MinervaReads Praise for THE BUBBLE BOY: ‘Poignant, hopeful and heartbreaking’ Fiona Noble – Children’s Editor, The Bookseller #39;Deeply moving and utterly gripping . . . Stewart Foster carries off an astonishing feat of storytelling in this exceptional book #39; Julia Eccleshare, lovereading.co.uk ‘A gripping and deeply moving book’ Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy #39;One thing we know about good books is their amazing ability to inspire empathy in the reader; to explore ideas and viewpoints that arise from experiences that are out of our own realm. The Bubble Boy does this with warmth, quirkiness and a light-hearted touch. #39; Guardian

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AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVEL OF 2023WINNER OF THE 2021 #MERKY BOOKS NEW WRITERS PRIZE Secrets spill and relationships sour, sacrifices are made and promises are broken, as plot twists propel the narrative forward to a dramatic finale. - The Guardian An assured debut from a vital new voice. About family, grief and belonging, Patel weaves an intricate story that will stay with you. - Nikesh Shukla, author of Brown Baby and The Good ImmigrantNik has lots of questions about his late father but knows better than to ask his mother, Avani. It s their unspoken rule.When his grandfather dies, Nik has the opportunity to learn about the man he never met. Armed with a key and new knowledge about his parents past, Nik sets out to unlock the secrets that his mother has been holding onto his whole life.As the carefully crafted portrait Avani has painted for her son begins to crack, and painful truths emerge, can the two of them find their way back to each other?The Things That We Lost is a beautifully tender exploration of family, loss and the lengths to which we go to protect the ones we love. Brilliant. - Candice Brathwaite, author of I Am Not Your Baby Mother and Sista Sister Incredibly moving, this is an immersive novel focusing on grief but also love and relationships. I fell in love with Avani and Nik, characters so real I could hardly believe they re fictional. Jyoti Patel is a hugely exciting new writer. - Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City and Miss Aldridge Regrets A thoughtful meditation on family, grief and the lengths we ll go to protect the ones we love. - Good Housekeeping A deftly assured debut novel about a fractured family and how words left unspoken can be more devastating than the truth. - Red Magazine One of the best books I ve read this year. - gal-dem

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Named a Most Anticipated Book by Vogue and Vulture “Alternately whimsical, sweet, and dark,” this astonishing debut novel about a lonely girl waiting for her mother “brim[s] with uncompromisingly African magical realism” (The New York Times).Ayosa is a wandering spirit—joyous, exuberant, filled to the brim with longing. Her only companions in her grandmother’s crumbling house are as lonely as Ayosa herself: the ghostly Fatumas, whose eyes are the size of bay windows, who teach her to dance and wail at the death news; the Jolly-Annas, cruel birds who cover their solitude with spiteful laughter; the milkman, who never greets Ayosa and whose milk tastes of mud; and Sindano, the kind owner of a café no one ever visits. Unexpectedly, miraculously, one day Ayosa finds a friend. Yet she is always fixed on her beautiful mama, Nabumbo Promise: a mysterious and aloof photographer, she comes and goes as she pleases, with no apology or warning. Set at the intersection of the spirit world and the human one, Things They Lost sets out a rich and magical vision of “girlhood as a time of complexity, laced with unparalleled creativity and expansion” (Vogue). Heartbreaking, elegant, and written in “giddily exuberant prose” (Financial Times), it’s a story about connection, coming-of-age, and the dizzying dualities of love at its most intoxicating and all-encompassing.

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Some children just haven t read the parenting books. The harder you try, the worse it gets.There s a hidden contract at the heart of parenting. It s the idea that if parents just get it right, their children can be made to do what they want. Manuals explain how to make it very clear to your children what you want them to do − and how to respond when they don t cooperate. With the right rewards and consequences in place, parents are meant to ensure that their children stay under control. That s Time Out and the Naughty Step (for the little ones) or grounding and withdrawing screen privileges (for the older ones). If that doesn t work, parents are told to be more consistent. But what happens if your child is even more consistent than you? For every so often, along comes a child who hasn t signed the contract. They don t buy in. When they are put on the Naughty Step, they refuse point blank to stay there. Promises of stickers and rewards get you nowhere at all. Take their iPad away and they say, Fine, but I m still not doing that . These are the children who rip up the rule book. Their parents are left floundering. The more they try to bring their children under control, the clearer it is that they aren t haven t any of it. The firmer the boundaries, the worse their behaviour becomes. Things can go downhill fast. This down-to-earth, illustrated guide is for parents who need something different. It s for those who are fighting battles where they didn t know battles could be fought. It s for those who suspect that what they are doing isn t helping - but they don t know what else to do. It s for families who need a better way to live and who want their children (and themselves) to thrive.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2022______________________________________________________________________________________ an explicitly inclusive, thoughtful, joyful read - REFINERY 29 This love letter of sorts to inclusive queer women s culture is perfect for anyone who s just come out, wants to know what the heck s going on or has yearned for an entire chapter dedicated to the film Carol. - DIVA An introspective dive into the fast-moving world of queer culture, Daisy unpacks some of the 21st century s biggest lesbian and bisexual moments to paint a portrait of what modern-day queerness looks like. - GAY TIMES Daisy Jones effortlessly explores queer culture - COSMOPOLITAN ______________________________________________________________________________________A modern, personal guide to the culture of queer women and everyone in between.All The Things She Said explores the nature of 21st century queerness. Lesbian and bi culture is ever-changing and here, journalist Daisy Jones unpicks outdated stereotypes and shows how, over the past few years, the style and shared language of queer women has slowly infiltrated the mainstream. (Think less hemp sandals, IKEA trips and nut milks and more freedom, expression, community. And Cate Blanchett.)From the dingy basement clubs of east London to the unchartered realms of TikTok, cutting in DIY mullets and christening Meryl Streep Daddy , Daisy explores the multifaceted nature of what it means to be lesbian or bi today, while also looking back and celebrating the past. The book shines a light on the never-ending process of coming out, what it s like to date as a queer woman, how physical nightlife spaces have evolved into online communities and the reasons why mental health issues have disproportionately impacted LGBTQ+ people.As someone immersed in the queer culture of women, Daisy brings both the personal perspective and a journalistic one to this changing landscape. Through interviews and lived experience, a cohesive image emerges: one which shows that being lesbian, bi, or anything in between, isn t necessarily always tied to gender, sexual practice or even romantic attraction. With verve, humour and razor-sharp prose, Daisy paints a vital and insightful modern day portrait of what it means to be a queer woman in the 21st century.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe urgent, revelatory story of how a school board win for the conservative right in one Texas suburb inspired a Christian nationalist campaign now threatening to undermine public education in America—from an NBC investigative reporter and co-creator of the Peabody Award–winning and Pulitzer Prize finalist Southlake podcast. Award-winning journalist Mike Hixenbaugh delivers the immersive and eye-opening story of Southlake, Texas, a district that seemed to offer everything parents would want for their children—small classes, dedicated teachers, financial resources, a track record of academic success, and school spirit in abundance. All this, until a series of racist incidents became public, a plan to promote inclusiveness was proposed in response—and a coordinated, well-funded conservative backlash erupted, lighting the fire of a national movement on the verge of changing the face of public schools across the country.They Came for the Schools pulls back the curtain on the powerful forces driving this crusade to ban books, rewrite curricula, limit rights for minority and LGBTQ students—and, most importantly, to win what Hixenbaugh’s deeply informed reporting convinces is the holy grail among those seeking to impose biblical values on American society: school privatization, one school board and one legal battle at a time.They Came for the Schools delivers an essential take on Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, as they demean public schools and teachers and boost the Christian right’s vision. Hixenbaugh brings to light fascinating connections between this political and cultural moment and past fundamentalist campaigns to censor classroom lessons. Finally, They Came for the Schools traces the rise of a new resistance movement led by a diverse coalition of student activists, fed-up educators, and parents who are beginning to win select battles of their own: a blueprint, they hope, for gaining inclusive and civil schools for all.

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Everyone knows that if you fall afoul of the People, you must travel the miles to Gyrford, where uncounted generations of fairy-smiths have protected the county with cold iron, good counsel and unvarnished opinions about your common sense.But shielding the weak from the strong can make enemies. Ephraim Brady has money and power, and the bitter will to hurt those who cross him. And if he can t touch elder farrier Jedediah Smith, he can harm those the Smiths care about. The Smiths care about Tobias Ware, born on a night when the blazing fey dog Black Hal roared past the Wares gate. Tobias doesn t understand the language or laws of men, and he can t keep away from the Bellame woods, where trespass is a hanging offence. If Toby is to survive, he needs protection. It should be a manageable job. Jedediah Smith has a head on his shoulders, and so too (mostly) does his son Matthew. Only Matthew s son John has turned out a little . . . uncommon. But he means well. It wasn t his fault the bramble bush put on a berry-head and started taking offence. Or that Tobias upset it. But John s not yet learned that if you follow the things other folk don t see, they might drag those you love into the path of ruin.

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Don t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover.THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe gods want her dead...Hades will bury them.You d think I d have learned by now:Don t mouth off to deities.Don t fall for the King of the Underworld.And definitely don t get dragged into a divine death match where I m the cursed mortal prize.But here I am-trapped in Tartarus, humanity s worst pit stop, squaring off against monsters who make the gods look merciful. Titans, twisted by centuries of rage and ruin, are sealed behind seven ancient locks.And guess what?I m the key.To escape, I ll have to survive every horrifying trial they throw at me.To win, I might have to become something the gods never saw coming.Oh, and Hades?He s about to break every rule the gods ever wrote.Because to save me...the god of death will burn the world.But if I break free? So do the Titans.And the world won t just suffer-it ll beg for the end.The Crucible series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 The Games Gods PlayBook #2 The Things Gods BreakBook #3 The Wrath Gods Reap

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Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to Phoebe the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard.Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres.Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres s childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting.To the Land of Lost Things.

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Twice upon a time - for that is how some stories should continue . . .Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to her the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard . . .Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres. Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres s childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting. To the Land of Lost Things.

Objev podobné jako The Land of Lost Things - John Connolly

⠜the perfect book for post-dinner Christmas Day facts⠝ ⠓ Stylist Christmas Gift GuideFrom the alarm clock to the toilet, discover the incredible history all around you in this hilarious and fascinating book from chart-topping podcaster and historian Greg Jenner. Thought history was only in museums? Think again! Join Greg Jenner as he takes you on a trip through the amazing history hidden in the things you use every day. Did you know that the first TV was made out of biscuit tins and knitting needles? Or that the humble paperclip helped lead an anti-war movement? Or that a few hundred years ago it was fashionable to style your hair with cat poo?! Find out the delightful, daft and downright deadly history of your everyday life that your teachers won⠙t tell you about. Bursting with illustrations and entertaining true stories, this is history ⠓ but not as you know it!⠜Full of fun, you⠙ll never know you⠙re learning cool stuff⠝ ⠓ WRD Magazine⠜a very delightful book⠝ - Dara Ó Briain⠜Bursting with facts ⠦ it brings history into the here and now⠝ ⠓ Booktime

Objev podobné jako You Are History: The Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day - Greg Jenner

A beautifully moving and poignant tale of finding yourself in the wake of heartbreak, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse and Imogen ClarkNatasha and Daniel were meant for each other. On paper youâ ™d never think it so; whilst Taz would arrive at school hungry and in clothes too small, Danâ ™s affluent background was no secret. But they were drawn together and found comfort in the fact that neither felt they truly belonged.When something terrible happens and Dan is sent to prison, Taz doesnâ ™t even pause to think before standing by his side. As the ground beneath Dan crumbles, itâ ™s Taz who is there to catch him. A family of two, itâ ™s them against the world.But now, years later, what happens when the threats they face come from within? Plagued by guilt over a secret in her past, Taz must face the truth or risk losing Dan forever.Readers canâ ™t get enough of The Things That Matter:â ˜A beautifully written storyâ ¦one of the best books I have read this yearâ ™ Murielâ ˜A highly original readâ ¦so much character and warmthâ ™ Sarahâ ˜Life affirmingâ ¦it made me laugh, it made me cryâ ™ Helenâ ˜A wonderful book with a heartfelt message we could all use these days!â ™ Laurieâ ˜Incredibly well written and thought provokingâ ™ Jennyâ ˜Wow! What a fun, emotional journey this book took me onâ ¦made me cry and laugh out loudâ ™ Wendy

Objev podobné jako The Things That Matter - Andrea Michael

Did you know that a river can be a home, a road or even a treasure keeper...?Explore all of the amazing things that a river can be with this fantastic interactive book. From travelling by boat and the role rivers play in the environment to providing a home for animals and humans alike, there is so much to explore and learn! Spin the pieces and lift the flaps to reveal the riverâ ™s wonders.With engaging text and gorgeous artwork, little ones will learn so much about what makes rivers special.

Objev podobné jako All the Things a River Can Be - James Carter