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A swashbuckling tale of leaving home, and the joy of adventure.Drawn to the horizon since she was small, the heroine of this story longs to discover what lies beyond it. She builds herself a boat, with the help of her parents, who know they cannot keep her on the little island they call home.With courage, joy, and the gift of the most brilliant of swords from her parents, she sets off. She sails through storms, faces down sea monsters, and comes to the aid of lost sailors. In the market of a distant port, she finds a child, who she adopts as her own. The young boy shares her desire to explore and see the world, so together, they set sail once more. After years of adventuring, they find the island that was once her home. Coming to rest on the shore, our heroine sends her son off on his own voyage, with the most brilliant of swords.Beautifully illustrated, this immersive book celebrates the great joys of the voyage itself. It captures the experience of finding your own way in the world, and letting your child do the same. The Voyage is a tribute to living beyond fear, of leaving home, and returning to it.An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids

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The Voyage of the Beagle is Charles Darwin s account of the momentous voyage which set in motion the current of intellectual events leading to The Origin of Species. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction and notes by Janet Brown and Michael Neve. When HMS Beagle sailed out of Devonport on 27 December 1831, Charles Darwin was twenty-two and setting off on the voyage of a lifetime.His journal, here reprinted in a shortened form, shows a naturalist making patient observations concerning geology, natural history, people, places and events. Volcanoes in the Galapagos, the Gossamer spider of Patagonia and the Australasian coral reefs - all are to be found in these extraordinary writings. The insights made here were to set in motion the intellectual currents that led to the theory of evolution, and the most controversial book of the Victorian age: The Origin of Species.This volume reprints Charles Darwin s journal in a shortened form. In their introduction Janet Brown and Michael Neve provide a background to Darwin s thought and work, and this edition also includes notes, maps, appendices and an essay on scientific geology and the Bible by Robert FitzRoy, Darwin s friend and Captain of the Beagle. Charles Darwin (1809-82), a Victorian scientist and naturalist, has become one of the most famous figures of science to date.The advent of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection in 1859 challenged and contradicted all contemporary biological and religious beliefs. If you enjoyed The Voyage of the Beagle, you might enjoy Darwin s On the Origin of Species, also available in Penguin Classics.

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The Spice Race is on – and Captain Ferdinand Magellan s expedition to find the treasure will change the course of history. Welcome to a bold new telling of his famed but ill-fated voyage.This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the way. You ll meet the Indigenous peoples who encountered the crew, and Enrique de Malacca, the Malay guide who was forced to join the expedition and influenced it in undeniable ways.Travel with the crew as they survive humid jungles, frozen wastes and wild waters, as well as danger and mutinies both on and off their ships. They carried home tales of faraway lands and people, and a powerful piece of knowledge: their expedition confirmed that the Earth is round. It was a history-making voyage that changed lives – and the world.Unapologetically and poignantly written and illustrated by Thekla Priebst, The Voyage That Changed the World will sweep you along on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring the triumphs, dangers, betrayals and tragedies that marked this epic endeavour for a truly unforgettable read.

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STEP ABOARD THE MAGNIFICENT DAWN TREADER.THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME IS ABOUT TO BEGIN ⠦A crew of brave heroes sets sail on a voyage east beyond the edge of the world in search of the wrongfully banished seven lords of Narnia. Their quest moves into uncharted waters, bringing them face-to-face with their deepest fears ⠓ and the great dangers awaiting them on the horizon.And there is more to the adventure. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to return to Narnia, read The Silver Chair, the sixth book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle.

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A full-colour paperback edition of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, book five in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with full-colour cover and interior art by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world s end is only the beginning.The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the fifth book in C. S. Lewisâ ™s classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own, but if you would like to continue to the journey, read The Silver Chair, the sixth book in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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In 1831, young adventurer and nature enthusiast Charles Darwin set sail on a remarkable five-year voyage that changed the study of biology forever.Award-winning author Ruth Ashby shares the story of Darwin’s famous journey aboard the British navy ship, the Beagle, which led to the development of his theories of evolution and natural selection.This lively account follows the naturalist’s exciting trip around the world—through seasickness, a life-threatening illness, and even an earthquake—as he explores South America, the Cape Verde Islands, Tahiti, and the Galapagos Islands. During his travels, Darwin meets indigenous peoples and carefully collects and catalogs plants, fossils, birds, mammals, and insects. Darwin’s observations of the distribution and diversity of plant and animal life ultimately leads to the development of his theories on evolution.Readers will be inspired by Darwin’s transformation from talented but mediocre schoolboy into a remarkable scientist as they read about the revolutionary voyage that forever changed the world of biology.

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With an Introduction by David Amigoni. Charles Darwin s travels around the world as an independent naturalist on HMS Beagle between 1831 and 1836 impressed upon him a sense of the natural world s beauty and sublimity which language could barely capture. Words, he said, were inadequate to convey to those who have not visited the inter-tropical regions, the sensation of delight which the mind experiences .Yet in a travel journal which takes the reader from the coasts and interiors of South America to South Sea Islands, Darwin s descriptive powers are constantly challenged, but never once overcome. In addition, The Voyage of the Beagle displays Darwin s powerful, speculative mind at work, posing searching questions about the complex relation between the Earth s structure, animal forms, anthropology and the origins of life itself.

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A beautiful hardback edition of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, book five in the classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and colour interior art by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.The intrepid Edmund and Lucy return to Narnia â “ with their beastly cousin Eustace in tow â “ on the ship The Dawn Treader, where their old friend Prince Caspian is searching for lost friends of his father s. As the children take to the Eastern Seas in their hunt for the friends they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous adventure that leads them once again to Aslan the lion.

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First published in 1839, The Voyage of the Beagle remains a foundational text in the fields of biology, geology and anthropology, inspiring subsequent generations of scientists and scholars. Darwin s descriptions of the diverse flora, fauna, and geological formations he encountered laid the groundwork for his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection.This facsimile edition has been reproduced from the 1891 edition, which was generously illustrated and includes what Darwin referred to as the definitive text. Darwin s account is structured as a detailed travelogue, cataloguing his observations, discoveries and reflections during his travels, which encompass South America, the Galápagos Islands, Australia and beyond.

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A thought-provoking novel of love and loss by one of the twentieth century s most important writers.In 1905, the naïve young woman Rachel Vinrace embarks on a journey to South America that will change her life forever. As the long sea voyage proceeds, she connects with her fellow travellers and discovers the true meaning of love. Filled with a series of exceptional character portraits, Woolf uses the book to comment on the absurdities of Edwardian life and explores the competing desires for freedom, intellectual stimulation and romantic passion. Woolf s first novel, it is at once an insightful exploration of the female mind and a critique of a society that sought to restrict people to particular roles. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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The exhilarating follow-up to Pat Barker s The Women of Troy and The Silence of the GirlsAfter ten blood-filled years, the war is over. Troy lies in smoking ruins as the victorious Greeks fill their ships with the spoils of battle.Alongside the treasures looted are the many Trojan women captured by the Greeks – among them the legendary prophetess Cassandra, and her watchful maid, Ritsa. Enslaved as concubine – war-wife – to King Agamemnon, Cassandra is plagued by visions of his death – and her own – while Ritsa is forced to bear witness to both Cassandra’s frenzies and the horrors to come.Meanwhile, awaiting the fleet’s return is Queen Clytemnestra, vengeful wife of Agamemnon. Heart-shattered by her husband’s choice to sacrifice their eldest daughter to the gods in exchange for a fair wind to Troy, she has spent this long decade plotting retribution, in a palace haunted by child-ghosts.As one wife journeys toward the other, united by the vision of Agamemnon’s death, one thing is certain: this long-awaited homecoming will change everyone’s fates forever.

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THE EXHILARATING FOLLOW-UP TO PAT BARKER S THE WOMEN OF TROY AND THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLSAfter ten blood-filled years, the war is over. Troy lies in smoking ruins as the victorious Greeks fill their ships with the spoils of battle.Alongside the treasures looted are the many Trojan women captured by the Greeks â “ among them the legendary prophetess Cassandra, and her watchful maid, Ritsa. Enslaved as concubine â “ war-wife â “ to King Agamemnon, Cassandra is plagued by visions of his death â “ and her own â “ while Ritsa is forced to bear witness to both Cassandraâ ™s frenzies and the horrors to come.Meanwhile, awaiting the fleetâ ™s return is Queen Clytemnestra, vengeful wife of Agamemnon. Heart-shattered by her husbandâ ™s choice to sacrifice their eldest daughter to the gods in exchange for a fair wind to Troy, she has spent this long decade plotting retribution, in a palace haunted by child-ghosts.As one wife journeys toward the other, united by the vision of Agamemnonâ ™s death, one thing is certain: this long-awaited homecoming will change everyoneâ ™s fates forever.â ˜The queen of literary historical fiction, Barker is an unflinching guide for a trip across ancient Greeceâ ™ National Geographicâ ˜In her thrilling retelling of the stories of Cassandra and Clytemnestra, Barker conjures up a world stained by the grief of mothers and daughters. Agamemnonâ ™s palace is the stuff of nightmares, a world of suspicion and fear, plagued by the ghosts of innocentsâ ™ Paula Hawkins You go to her for plain truths, a driving storyline and a clear eye, steadily facing the history of our world GuardianLONGLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2025Instant Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024

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In Gita Ralleigh s second magical middle grade adventure set in a parallel colonial India, land-pirate Sam Singh sails to an isle teeming with spirits and secrets on a perilous journey to find the truth. We are kings of the forest,Let them tame us if they can! Samâ ™s older brother, Moon, has been missing for three long years. Moon is a skilled thief, but Sam fears Moon s luck has finally run out. It s rumoured he s held in the Octopus, a notorious prison on the Isle of Lost Voices, from which no one has ever escaped alive. Leaving his tribe of land-pirates behind, Sam sets sail with the shady Professor Bogusz and his faithful parrot, Suka. With help from a young forest guide called Lola, they trek deep into the island s interior, a place where spirits dwell and the Octopus casts a deadly shadow.With a storm brewing and the clock ticking, Sam is in a race against time to break into the prison, save Moon and find a brighter future for them all.

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Join a daring expedition into strange new lands with this official Minecraft novel! When a young man is ripped from his quiet life and stranded far from home, he must learn not only how to survive, but how to live. Stax Stonecutter has lived a peacefulâ ”if unremarkableâ ”life in his small town in the Overworld. The son of great adventurers and wise builders, Stax prefers an easier life. He loves to tend to his gardens and play with his cats all day, rather than venturing out to explore the surrounding lands. Itâ ™s quiet on his estate, even lonely sometimes, but it suits Stax well enough. His solitude is shattered when a mysterious stranger arrives with a band of merciless raiders. In one terrible night, Staxâ ™s old life is taken from him, and he is left stranded in the middle of nowhere, angry and alone. Heâ ™s never left home, and now he knows why: everything beyond the boundaries of his little town is scary and dangerous! But as he begins his long journey back, Stax encounters fascinating travelers who show him that thereâ ™s more to the Overworld than marauding pirates and frightening mobs; there are beautiful lands to explore, fantastical contraptions to build, and new friends to meet. It may have taken losing everything he once knew, but on his adventure Stax finds something more valuable than all the diamonds in the Overworld: a whole wonderful world thatâ ™s just waiting to be explored.

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A strange, tragic, inspired book ... It is absolutely unafraid E. M. ForsterA party of English people are aboard the Euphrosyne, bound for South America. Among them is a young girl, Rachel Vinrace, innocent and wholly ignorant of the world of politics and society, books, sex, love and marriage. She is a free spirit half-caught, momentarily and passionately, by Terence Hewet, an aspiring writer, but her greatest discovery will be her own self. Virginia Woolf s first novel, published in 1915, is a haunting exploration of a young woman s mind, signalling the beginning of her fascination with capturing the mysteries and complexities of the inner life.Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Jane Wheare

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In this autobiography, Quentin Crisp describes his unhappy childhood and the stresses of adolescence that led him to London. There in bedsits and cafes he found a world of brutality and comedy, of shortlived jobs and precarious relationships. All of which he faced with humour and intelligence.

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OPEN A DOOR AND ENTER A WORLD ⠓ A WORLD TRAPPED IN ETERNAL WINTER, AWAITING HOPE ⠦ AND FREEDOM.Four siblings step through a mysterious wardrobe and into the magical Narnia, a once-peaceful land now frozen in snow and stone by the cruelty of the evil White Witch. Only the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, can put an end to the White Witch⠙s tyranny and restore peace. But for winter to meet its death and spring to come again, a great sacrifice must be made⠦And there is more to the adventure. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the second book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to discover more about Narnia, read The Horse and His Boy, the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle

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REMEMBER, REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE SIGNS⠦ Two friends set off on a perilous mission from the Great Lion, Aslan: to find the missing prince of Narnia, who hasn⠙t been seen in over ten years. Through dangers untold, their search leads them deep down into the darkness, where a deadly and enchanting evil lies in wait. All those who have gone in search of the prince have never returned. Will these brave friends triumph, or be lost to the darkness forever?And there is more to the adventure. The Silver Chair is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to discover what happens in the final days of Narnia, read The Last Battle, the seventh and concluding book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver ChairThe Last Battle

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NOW MAKE AN END.During the last days of Narnia, the Great Lion, Aslan, is missing. And in his place, an impostor spreads treachery and lies across the land and welcomes a great evil intent on destroying Narnia and its people ⠓ forever. Only the king and a small band of loyal followers and friends of Narnia are left to make one last stand against complete annihilation and fight in the greatest of all battles, the last battle⠦This is the magnificent ending to C. S. Lewis⠙s The Chronicles of Narnia. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you want to relive the adventures and find out how it began, pick up The Magician⠙s Nephew, the first book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle

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THE ADVENTURE IS JUST BEGINNING⠦One touch of a magical ring sends two friends hurtling into another world and accidentally releases an evil sorceress from her enchanted sleep. Hungry for ultimate power, she⠙s determined to destroy everyone ⠓ and every world ⠓ in her path. But a song from the Great Lion, Aslan, awakens a new hope and a new world: Narnia, where anything is possible.And this is only the start of the adventure. The Magician s Nephew is the first book in C. S. Lewis s classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captivated readers of all ages with a magical land and unforgettable characters for over seventy-five years.This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to journey through the wardrobe and back to Narnia, read The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the second book in The Chronicles of Narnia, the greatest epic fantasy series of all time.Read them all:· The Magician⠙s Nephew· The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe· The Horse and His Boy· Prince Caspian· The Voyage of the Dawn Treader· The Silver Chair· The Last Battle

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STUART TURTON S INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD NOW IS OUT NOWâ ˜If you read one book this year, make sure itâ ™s this oneâ ™ Daily MailCHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY EXPRESS AND i PAPERWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR FICTION SELECTED FOR THE BBC TWO BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS AND THE RADIO 2 JO WHILEY BOOK CLUBAn impossible murder A remarkable detective duo A demon who may or may not existItâ ™s 1634 and Samuel Pipps, the worldâ ™s greatest detective, is being transported from the Dutch East Indies to Amsterdam, where he is facing trial and execution for a crime he may, or may not, have committed. Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Arent Hayes, who is determined to prove his friend innocent, while also on board are Sara Wessel, a noble woman with a secret, and her husband, the governor general of Batavia. But no sooner is their ship out to sea than devilry begins to blight the voyage. A strange symbol appears on the sail. A dead leper stalks the decks. Livestock are slaughtered in the night. And then the passengers hear a terrible voice whispering to them in the darkness, promising them three unholy miracles. First: an impossible pursuit. Second: an impossible theft. Third: an impossible murder. Could a demon be responsible for their misfortunes? With Pipps imprisoned, only Arent and Sara can solve a mystery that stretches back into their past and now threatens to sink the ship, killing everybody on boardâ ¦ A glorious mash-up of William Golding and Arthur Conan Doyle Val McDermid A superb historical mystery: inventive, twisty, addictive and utterly beguiling ... A TRIUMPH Will DeanFrom the author of the dazzling The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, winner of the Costa Best First Novel Award, comes an audacious and original new high concept murder mystery.

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Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Tales of the Greek Heroes. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this striking edition of Tales of the Greek Heroes.Roger Lancelyn Green s classic retelling of the adventures of the Greek Heroes features the mysterious and exciting legends of the gods and heroes in Ancient Greece. From the adventures of Perseus, the labours of Heracles, the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, to Odysseus and the Trojan wars, this special collector s edition features tales for readers young and old.Puffin Clothbound Classics is a series of much-loved stories from classic children s literature, brought together by Puffin Books. These special hardback editions are bound in linen covers decorated with dazzling foil prints. The perfect keepsake gift for readers young and old, made to be passed down for generations to come.Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241444313 The Little Prince9780241663554 The Jungle Book9780241568811 Charlotte s Web9780241688243 Little Women9780241688250 Peter Pan9780241688267 The Railway Children9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241655702 Watership Down9780241663578 The Worst Witch9780241663547 David Copperfield9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump9780241623916 The Dark is Rising9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411155 Dracula9780241425121 Frankenstein9780241425138 Wuthering Heights9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241621196 Grimms Fairy Tales9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen s Fairy Tales

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Treasure Island and The Ebb-Tide by Robert Louis Stevenson One more step, Mr Hands, said I, and I ll blow your brains out In Treasure Island, a weathered old sailor known as Billy Bones arrives at the inn of young Jim Hawkins s parents - and it is the start of an adventure beyond anything he could have imagined. For when Bones dies mysteriously, Jim stumbles across a map of a mysterious island in his sea chest - where X marks the spot of a stash of buried pirate gold. Setting sail with his friends on the ship Hispaniola to recover the treasure, Jim soon realizes that he s not the only one who knows about the hoard.Suddenly he is thrown into a world of treachery, mutiny, castaways and murder and, at the centre of it all, is the charming but sinister Long John Silver, who will stop at nothing to grab his share of the loot... The Ebb-Tide, a short novel published the year of Stevenson s death, is also a rollicking seafaring adventure, narrating the voyage of a stolen ship whilst exploring such themes as imperialism, violence, dishonesty, Christianity and corruption. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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Robert Graves s classic retelling of the Greek Myths is definitive, comprehensive and unparalleled - and available now in the Penguin Classics Deluxe series, featuring a new introduction from Rick Riordan (bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and Olympian series).Including many of the greatest stories ever told - the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus and the minotaur, Midas and his golden touch, the Trojan War and Odysseus s journey home - Robert Graves s superb and comprehensive retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. With a novelist s skill and a poet s eye, Graves draws on the entire canon of ancient literature, bringing together all the elements of every myth into one epic and unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader, it can be read as a single, continuous narrative, while full commentaries, with cross-references, interpretations, variants and explanations, as well as a comprehensive index of names, make it equally valuable as a work of scholarly reference for anyone seeking an authoritative and detailed account of the gods, heroes and extraordinary events that provide the bedrock of Western literature.The result is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales and a masterful work of literature in its own right.Robert Graves (1895-1985) was a novelist, poet, historian, critic and translator, author of some 140 books, and one of the greatest figures of 20th century British literature. Alongside The Greek Myths, his most famous works include the historical novels I, Claudius and Claudius the God and his First World War memoir Goodbye to All That.

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Pope Francis has declared the Jubilee Year 2025 a celebration of both mercy and hope, merging his own favorite theme with John Paul II s call in 2000 for all mankind to enter the new millennium with the light of Christian hope. The motto of the Holy Year 2025 centers on the image pilgrims of hope. Visits to sacred placesâ “â “especially in Romeâ “â “is a principal expectation and much has been organized in the Eternal City to welcome visitors. Pilgrims are encouraged to rekindle their light by returning to some of the most important churches for the Christian faith, which have served as sanctuaries of worship for centuries. The way of the pilgrim is a search for God, and places that belong to shared Christian faith feature prominently in this pursuit. The only way to realize a peaceful future is to advance in the conviction that what awaits us is full of life because the God of the past and present awaits us there. Saverio Gaeta provides a concise and insightful history of Jubilee celebrations, tracing the custom to biblical norms and following developments up to present day. Jubilees are joyous remembrances of God s consistent paternal intervention in human life, and a time to acknowledge a common orientation toward the encounter with his Son, Jesus Christ, who brings salvation and life in the Trinity. Living the Jubilee is indispensable for the reader who wishes to embark on a journey of faith, to live as a pilgrim and not tourist in this life. Gaeta inspires everyone to partake of the Jubilee celebrations. He also provides everything a traveler to Rome needs to know to make this tripâ “â “public transportation routes, event schedules, how one acquires the Vatican-issued pilgrim card and tickets needed to attend many of these events, plus much more. Even if readers do not make the voyage to Rome, Gaeta s account of the Jubilee in the Catholic Church is a wondrous display of thousands of years of tradition and history that has never lost a sense of joy and gratitude for the God who remains among us. It is a remarkable keepsake and helpful even for Jubilee celebrations in parishes and local communities.Â

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In 1770 H.M. Bark Endeavour arrived in New Holland, Australia, the Continent of Smoke . On board were Lieutenant James Cook, gentleman naturalist Joseph Banks, natural history artist Sydney Parkinson, and Midshipman James Magra.For the first time, this book combines the journals of these men to present a single, cohesive narrative that brings the story to life as never before. The journals are complimented by over 300 images, including charts, costal profiles, plans of harbours, and many original drawings executed during the voyage of the animals, people and landscape unique to the region.Of the many titles that are available concerning Cook and his voyaging, few focus on Cook⠙s New Holland experience. Most commonly these titles are interpretative accounts, and heavily weighted with the author⠙s opinion. However, here the story of New Holland is told in the words of the explorers themselves, containing first hand accounts of all the elements of drama, risk and first discovery.Focusing particularly on the contact with the Indigenous people and how they were first described by Europeans, this is an adaption of the discovery story made accessible to the general reader as well as the historian, without compromising the integrity of the original document.These adventurers were men of their own time, constrained by the common beliefs that fashioned the lives of people two hundred and fifty years ago. If some of their words sit uncomfortably with current thinking, we should remind ourselves that some of our own beliefs and actions, might similarly be thought beyond the pale by future generations, and that we too may find ourselves the target of criticism from those who come after us.

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A real-life adventure that inspired countless travellers in fact and fiction, the Penguin Classics edition of Robert Byron s The Road to Oxiana includes an introduction by Colin Thubron.In 1933 Robert Byron began a journey through the Middle East via Beirut, Jerusalem, Baghdad, and Teheran to Oxiana - the country of the Oxus, the ancient name for the river Amu Darya which forms part of the border between Afghanistan and the Soviet Union. The Road to Oxiana offers not only a wonderful record of his adventures, but also a rare account of the architectural treasures of a region now inaccessible to most Western travelers. Robert Byron (1905-41) was born in 1905, and educated at Eton and Merton College, Oxford. He died during the Second World War, when the ship he was serving on was torpedoed by a U-Boat off Cape Wrath. Byron s The Road to Oxiana is considered by many modern travel writers to be the first example of great travel writing.If you enjoyed The Road to Oxiana you might like Charles Darwin s The Voyage of the Beagle, also available in Penguin Classics. The greatest of all pre-war travel books William Dalrymple What Ulysses is to the novel between the wars, and what The Waste Land is to poetry, The Road to Oxiana is to the travel book Paul Fussell In any list of the great travel books of the 20th century, Robert Byron s account of his travels in Persia and Afghanistan, The Road to Oxiana, must be put somewhere near the very top Telegraph

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Icarus disobeyed his father s instructions and began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below... These are the greatest stories ever told - the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus and the minotaur, Midas and his golden touch, the Trojan War and Odysseus s journey home - brought together into one epic and unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader, it can be read as a single page-turning narrative, while full commentaries as well as a comprehensive index of names make it equally valuable for anyone seeking an authoritative and detailed account of the spectacular stories that make up the bedrock of Western literature.The Greek Myths is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales and a masterful work of literature in its own right.

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On her launch in 1969, QE2 began a long career as Cunardâ ™s luxurious flagship â “ the last great transatlantic liner from a vanishing era. However, this leisure service was interrupted in 1982 when she was requisitioned by the British government to carry over 3,000 troops to the South Atlantic as part of the Falklands war effort. The voyage itself was an immense task, including refuelling at sea under hazardous weather conditions and navigating by night through a treacherous South Atlantic icefield.Using interviews and extracts from diaries kept during the voyage by the authors and other crew members, as well as previously unpublished documents, David Humphreys and Commodore Ronald W. Warwick present the captivating and detailed story of QE2 through her time as a troopship. Illustrated with numerous photographs showing the conversion to a troop ship, on-board training exercises and helicopter manoeuvres, this important book is the first to reveal the enormous contribution of the ship to the British war effort, delivering the largest number of troops to the war zone.

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An exceptional tale, expertly crafted with endearing characters and an enthralling plot that will captivate readers. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A country at war. A dangerous secret.After a failed honey-trap mission for British Intelligence leads to the breakdown of her marriage, French journalist Iris escapes to Dijon, seeking refuge in the cottage of her beloved aunt, Eva. But Eva is gone, the streets are full of distrust, and Iris is soon followed by the very last man she wants to see ⠓ the British civil servant and traitor she was tasked with catching, now keen to rekindle their affair.Eva⠙s home used to be a comforting place, where the locals sought out Eva⠙s homemade tinctures and cures and gifted jars of fresh honey from the garden. Now it is a place of danger, where threats loom in every corner. And as Iris spends more time there, she discovers a secret that will change the way she sees her aunt forever ⠓ and the course of her own life too⠦Don t miss this utterly sweeping WW2 historical novel, perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Kristin Hannah.Praise for The French Affair: What a great story ⠓ really well written with likeable characters and a plot line that will keep you reading more and more just to find out what happens. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The French Affair is a thrilling, suspenseful World War Two historical fiction⠦ I highly recommend. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this fascinating story. Very addictive and interesting. NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hilarious, heartbreaking and utterly extraordinary. Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times Books of the Yearâ ˜Superbly entertaining.â ™ Financial Timesâ ˜Jaw-dropping.â ™ Sunday Timesâ ˜Fascinating.â ™ Guardianâ ˜Gripping.â ™ The Timesâ ˜Terrific . . . A page-turning history of imperial hubris and nemesis, deceit and delusion, love and betrayal on a grand scale.â ™ Sunday TimesIn 1864, a young Austrian archduke by the name of Maximilian crossed the Atlantic to assume a faraway throne. He had been lured into the voyage by a duplicitous Napoleon III. Keen to spread his own interests abroad, the French emperor had promised Maximilian a heroâ ™s welcome. Instead, he walked into a bloody guerrilla war. With a head full of impractical ideals â “ and a penchant for pomp and butterflies â “ the new â ˜emperorâ ™ was singularly ill-equipped for what lay in store.This is the vivid history of this barely known, barely believable episode â “ a bloody tragedy of operatic proportions, the effects of which would be felt into the twentieth century and beyond.

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The Girl at the Boat by P. G. Wodehouse is a pleasing comedy of errors that follows the misadventures of numerous characters aboard a cruise ship certain for America. Published in 1922, this novel showcases Wodehouse s signature wit and humor. The story revolves around the captivating and truly hapless bachelor, Sam Marlowe, who finds himself entangled in a chain of hilarious misunderstandings. When Sam falls for the lovely but seemingly fed up Wilhelmina Billie Bennett, his attempts to win her affection are time and again thwarted by way of her overprotective aunt, her would-be suitor, Eustace Hignett, and diverse other eccentric passengers. As the voyage progresses, secrets are discovered, identities unsuitable, and schemes unravel, main to a climax of comedic chaos. Amidst the chaos, Sam should navigate thru the absurdities of affection and romance to win the coronary heart of the lady on the boat. Wodehouse s sharp dialogue, colourful characters, and intricate plot twists make The Girl at the Boat a delightful study, showcasing his expertise for crafting humorous and endearing testimonies. This timeless traditional maintains to entertain readers with its lighthearted attraction and comedic brilliance.

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Beautifully produced, with a Foreword by Dame Ellen MacArthur, specially commissioned maps and atmospheric line drawings, this is a classic edition of one of the greatest sea adventures of all time.Joshua Slocum s epic solo voyage around the world in 1895 aboard the 37 foot sloop Spray remains one of the major feats of singlehanded voyaging, and has since been the inspiration for the many who have gone to sea in small boats.Starting from Boston in 1895, by the time he dropped anchor in Newport, Rhode Island over three years after his journey began, he had cruised some 46,000 miles entirely by sail and entirely alone. With none of the advantages of modern technology, Slocum faced fog, gales, gear failure, coral reefs and attacks by pirates. He also devised his own system of lashing the wheel into an early version of the modern day autopilot, which enabled him to sail 2,000 miles across the Pacific without once touching the helm. Slocum published his account of the voyage in 1900, and the book was an immediate success.Sailing Alone Around the World is a classic of sailing literature, acclaimed as an unequalled masterpiece of vital yet disciplined prose. It will be welcomed by all admirers of his legendary achievement.

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A timeless classic of modern-day piracy from the acclaimed master of action and suspense.Aboard the SS Campari, all is not well.For Johnny Carter, the Chief Officer, the voyage has already begun badly; but itâ ™s only when the Campari sails that evening, after a succession of delays that he realises something is seriously wrong.A member of the crew is suddenly missing and the stern-to-stern search only serves to increase tension. Then violence erupts and suddenly the whole ship is in danger. Is the Campari a victim of modern day piracy? And what of the strange cargo hidden below the decks?

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A stunning slipcase edition of C. S. Lewis s beloved epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This one-volume deluxe slipcased edition contains the complete Chronicles, all seven booksThe Magician s Nephew;The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe;The Horse and His Boy;Prince Caspian;The Voyage of the Dawn Treader;The Silver Chair; andThe Last Battleunabridged. The books appear according to C. S. Lewis s preferred order and each chapter features a chapter opening illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes.This shrinkwrapped slipcase features beautiful foilstamping with iconic artwork from Pauline Baynes, a faux velvet spine with foil, designed endpapers featuring the original map of Narnia, printed edges with an iconic quote from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and icons representing each of the seven books, and a ribbon marker.

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In this, his first book, Patrick Leigh Fermor recounts his tales of a personal odyssey to the lands of the Traveller s Tree - a tall, straight-trunked tree whose sheath-like leaves collect copious amounts of water. He made his way through the long island chain of the West Indies by steamer, aeroplane and sailing ship, noting in his records of the voyage the minute details of daily life, of the natural surroundings and of the idiosyncratic and distinct civilisations he encountered amongst the Caribbean Islands.From the ghostly Ciboneys and the dying Caribs to the religious eccentricities like the Kingston Pocomaniacs and the Poor Whites in the Islands of the Saints, Patrick Leigh Fermor recreates a vivid world, rich and vigorous with life.

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The voyage of discovery that Arthur Denison and his son, Will, began in Dinotopia continues in The World Beneath. Professor Denison and Will have been living on Dinotopia for several years, learning the marvels of this lost island continent where dinosaurs and humans have coexisted peacefully for centuries, cut off from the rest of the world.Now Professor Denison decides to explore the natural mysteries of Dinotopia. He turns his attention to the ancient caves that point to a long-lost Dinotopian civilization that seems to have used a technology beyond any that the Professor has ever before encountered. His journey takes him deeper and deeper into the heart of Dinotopia, into the World Beneath. Little does he know that his quest to uncover Dinotopia’s deepest mystery will soon become a desperate race to save the very existence of the island. Beloved by a generation of readers, James Gurney’s classic story returns in this lavish edition from Calla Editions™. The artwork has been reproduced from new plates digitally scanned from the original transparencies. This unabridged, expanded edition includes 30 additional pages, including a new Foreword by paleontologist Michael Brett-Surman and an Afterword by the author with over 40 behind-the-scenes sketches and photos.

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When a mute beggar from Maracaibo, Venezuela, takes in a newborn on the steps of a church, she has no idea of the extraordinary destiny that awaits the orphan. Raised in poverty, Antonio will be a cigarette seller, a porter on the docks, a servant in a brothel before becoming, thanks to his effusive energy, one of the most illustrious surgeons in his country. An exceptional partner will inspire him. Ana Maria will distinguish herself as the first female doctor in the region. They will give birth to a daughter whom they will name after their own country: Venezuela. Connected by her first name as much as by her origins to South America, she only has eyes for Paris. But we never truly leave our own people. It is in the notebook of Cristobal, the last link of their family, that the stories of this astonishing lineage will finally take shape. In this vibrant saga full of unforgettable characters, Miguel Bonnefoy paints a picture, inspired by his own ancestors, of a remarkable family whose fate is intertwined with that of Venezuela.

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Jessop is sailing on the Mortzestus, a ship deemed by sailors to be cursed. He dismisses the stories as seafaring tales, but two weeks into the voyage strange things start happening. Sails go slack, ghostly figures appear, and accidents start to befall the crew. Jessop fears that evil spirits are at work, threatening to drag the boat and its crew to the bottom of the sea â ¦

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White British couple Hugh and Julia Pennington buy an old church to convert on a former cocoa plantation on a Caribbean island. When their estate agent fails to meet them at the airport, they accept a lift in a large American car from a charismatic local, Horatio. The couple are to become increasingly dependent on Horatio who ends up moving into their â ˜servantsâ ™ quartersâ ™ but remains an enigma.Hugh and Julia want to â ˜get involvedâ ™ in the life of their adopted island home. But they little suspect how much the past horrors of slavery, and their best intentions, will impact their lives.This tense psychological drama examines the delicate master-servant relationship against a Caribbean island s colonial background and a still simmering history of slavery. An intimate portrait of a marriage, the novel also explores the difficulties of human communication and how these are compounded when race, sex and culture-bound assumptions are added to the mix.

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Weigh anchor and prepare for the voyage of a lifetime! We re setting course for a world of mystery and magic, epic adventure, and terrible danger. This beautifully illustrated, full-colour hardback gift edition draws together 15 stories from around the world, as retold by poet and children s author Corinna Keefe and brought to life by multi-award winning illustrator Khoa Le.Thrill to the epic voyages of the trickster Maui, who made the islands of Polynesia; swim with dragons alongside China s Lin Moniang; and enjoy the mischievous antics of the Klabautermann, a cheeky German sea-goblin. Ideal for children aged 8+.

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When a group of Argentinians win a mysterious lottery, their prize â “ a luxury cruise â “ seems too good to question. But as the voyage unfolds, strange and unsettling events begin to mount. The passengers find themselves trapped aboard a ship run by a silent, secretive crew, and the true nature of their journey grows ever more uncertain.Funny, frightening, and richly lyrical, The Winners is a philosophical thriller of tangled fates and wayward love â “ an incisive meditation on power, exile, and the myth of the New World.

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A Mill & Mortar THE SPICE éves naptár egy 12 fémdobozból álló készlet, amely minden hónapra egy különleges fűszert vagy keveréket tartalmaz. A fűszerek szerves alapanyagokból készültek, és egy elegáns fadobozban érkeznek. A termék ideális ajándék a főzés szerelmeseinek, akik szeretnének új ízeket fedezni fel.

• 12 különleges, hónapra lebontott fűszer a prémium fémdobozokban.
• Elegáns fadoboz, amely stílusos konyhai dekoráció is egyben.
• Kiváló minőségű, szerves alapanyagokból készült fűszerek és keverékek.
• Teljes éven át tartó gasztronómiai inspiráció és felfedezés.

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A THE ESSENTIALS kupcake készlet 14 darabból áll, amelyeket egy elegáns, rózsaszín, könyv alakú dobozban tárolnak. Tartalmaz egy fa nyelű szilikonspatulát, egy textil díszítő zsákot, nyolc szilikontálcát és tíz különböző méretű díszítő csövet. A készlet minden szükséges eszközt biztosít a tökéletes kupcakek elkészítéséhez és díszítéséhez.

• Könyv alakú, rózsaszín dobozban található elegáns készlet, amely könnyen tárolható és stílusosan mutat a polcon.
• Tartalmaz minden alapvető eszközt a tökéletes kupcakek elkészítéséhez és díszítéséhez, beleértve a szilikontálcákat, a díszítő csöveket és a textil díszítő zsákot.
• A szilikontálcák újrahasználhatók, környezetbarátak és egyenletes sütést biztosítanak, míg a fa nyelű szilikonspatula precíz keverést és kenést tesz lehetővé.
• A készlet tartós, minőségi anyagokból készült, könnyen tisztítható, és ideális kezdőknek és otthoni sütőknek egyaránt.

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A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book about the voyage ofHMT Empire Windrush from national treasure, Benjamin Zephaniah.

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Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 The Snake Collection Mortal Skin, 50 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Nebezpečně svůdná vůně pro muže a ženy Podmanivá a návyková. Právě taková je parfémovaná voda unisex Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 The Snake Collection Mortal Skin, jež našla svou inspiraci v umění svádění. Díky své vonné kompozice založené na pečlivě vybraných vonných ingrediencí nejvyšší kvality ve vteřině svede vás i vaše okolí. orientální vonná kompozice s dřevitými akordy představená v roce 2015 vůně jako stvořená na výjimečné příležitosti Složení vůně: Svrchní akordy jsou souhrou ostružiny, šafránu a kardamomu. Srdce zběsile bije v rytmu santalového dřeva, opoponaxu a kosatce a v základu se představuje trio labdanu, smyslného pižma a ambry. Příběh vůně: Parfémovaná voda pro muže a ženy Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 The Snake Collection Mortal Skin vás učaruje nejen nezapomenutelnou vonnou kompozicí, ale také luxusním designem flakonku s motivem tajemného a elegantního hada. Ten se pomaloučku blíží ke své oběti a hypnotizuje ji svýma diamantovýma očima a dechberoucím charismatem.

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Amy Sargeant s compelling and meticulous study of Joseph Losey s The Servant (1963) sets the film in the context of a long tradition of fictional depictions of the master-servant relationship, from Shakespeare to Cervantes, Henry James, Dorothy L. Sayers and P.G. Wodehouse. Sargeant points out that while many of these relationships are played for comic effect, that of the young master Tony (James Fox) and his manservant Barrett (Dirk Bogarde) unfolds in a far more sinister manner, with Barrett coming to dominate and humiliate the hapless Tony.Sargeant s reading pays particular attention to the contribution not only of Losey and Harold Pinter, who adapted the screenplay from Robin Maugham s novella, but also of the cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, designer Richard Macdonald and costume designer Beatrice Bumble Dawson. She analyses the performances of Sarah Miles as Barrett s lover Vera and Wendy Craig as Tony s fiancee Susan, as well as those of Fox and Bogarde, and gives careful consideration to how the film uses architectural form, interior design and decoration, and clothing to establish character and relationships. In the context of the collapse of the British Empire, and a beleaguered Establishment beset by spy and sex scandals, the film can be read, Sargeant argues, as a metaphor for the state of the nation in the early 1960s.Finally, Sargeant considers the film s critical and commercial reception in Britain, Europe and the United States - its release, how it was received as one of a number of emigre films, and Losey s surprising denial of a homoerotic intent in the Tony-Barrett relationship.In her new foreword to this edition, Amy Sargeant considers contemporary resonances of the film s depiction of a twisted master-servant relationship in recent TV and cinema including The Crown, Downton Abbey and The Trial of Christine Keeler.

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With an introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.To John s surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice. Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don t demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. The Servant s message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.

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The mind-blowing murder mystery debut with magical passengers, epic adventure, and a twist you canâ ™t guess.If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it!---------- Agatha Christie with glitter magic. Iâ ™m totally here for it. I hoovered up Whiteâ ™s chunky novel in a day. Both funny and flirty as it deals with issues of class, snobbery and sexuality amongst all the magic and murder. The result is hugely entertaining Herald-----------For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor s ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess s Mountain.Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing.All except one: Ganymedes Piscero â “ class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment.When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him , Ganymedes s odds of survival are slim.But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia?Or will the empire as he knows it fall forever?----------------------------Praise for Voyage of the Damned: Frances White has crafted a brilliantly clever tale full of heart-warming characters, riveting twists and a gloriously conceived world. A poignant, quirky and utterly delightful read. I felt EVERYTHING while reading Voyage of the Damned Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen Burned through this in about two days. Absolutely bloody brilliant! Voyage of the Damned is clever and comedic, while also heartfelt and harrowing. I hope readers will come to enjoy Dee s escapades as much as I did - Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters An enchanting, bloody delight. Full of magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and so much murder - Gabi Burton, author of Sing Me To Sleep----------------------------Readers can t stop raving about this book and its chaotic protagonist, Dee . . .Dee Fan Club Testimonials:â ˜Heâ ™d spit in the face of authority and unapologetically flirt with anything that movesâ ™ Reader reviewâ ˜Ganymedes Piscero, AKA Dee, is my favorite sort of disaster childâ ™ Reader review He s chubby, anxious, imperfect and 100% relatableâ ”the kind of hero the world could use more of. Reader review I would protect him with my life. Reader review Ganymedes is an absolute riot. He s hilarious, chaotic, and a total queer underdog that you can t help but root for. Reader review

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â ˜I was a rat!â ™ So insists a scruffy boy named Roger. Maybe itâ ™s true, but what is he now? A terrifying monster running wild in the sewers? The Daily Scourge is sure of it. A victim of â ˜Rodent Delusionâ ™? The hospital nurse says yes. A lucrative fairground attraction? He is to Mr. Tapscrew. Or is Roger just an ordinary little boy? Only three people believe this version of the story, and it may take a royal interventionâ “and a bit of magicâ “to convince everyoneelse. A playful parody of the press, I Was a Rat! is a magical weaving of humour, fairy tale, and adventure.When, in A Scarecrow and His Servant, a bolt of lightning brings Scarecrow to life, he proves to be a courteous but pea-brained fellow with grand ideas. He meets a boy, Jack, who becomes his faithful servant and the two embark upon a terrifying series of adventuresâ “including battles, brigands, broken hearts, and treasure islands. But little does the Scarecrow know that he is being followed by a family who desperately wishes heâ ™d never sprung to life.Two stories of myth, magic and adventure from the master teller of tales.

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