the world at night ben lerwill

In the deepest, darkest depths of night, our planet is transforming and thriving ...At night, magic is all around in the natural world, from bioluminescent seas in the Caribbean to the Northern Lights on Arctic winter nights. Explore the lives of animals who tread a different path under the cover of darkness, including the perilous journey taken by baby turtles in the moonlight and the global migration of bearded pigs. Discover nocturnal plants that have evolved to only bloom in the moonlight, and wild mushrooms that depend on their glow-in-the-dark superpower for survival. Follow the people who wake to work hard through the night in towns and cities, such as hospital staff, fishing crews, bakers, firefighters, postal workers and security guards. Learn about our reliance on electric light across the world, and the human body clock #39;s vital connection to light and darkness. A glossary of all notable terms is included at the end of the book.Filled with incredible facts and brought to life by Paula Bossio’s beautifully quirky illustrations, The World at Night takes readers to the ends of the earth and everywhere in between to uncover the hidden wonders of our nocturnal planet.

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This interactive bedtime story proves nighttime isn t scary at all. The gentle journey from sunset to sunrise shows even the youngest children the magic of the nighttime sky—and lets them make magic happen! A companion to the popular and acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree. This board book edition is the perfect size for little hands.What happens while you re sleeping? With lush, beautiful watercolors and cut-paper collage, Christie Matheson reveals the magic of the nighttime sky, using the same kinds of toddler-perfect interactive elements as her acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree. Wave good-bye to the sun, gently press the firefly, make a wish on a star, rub the owls on their heads, and . . . shhhh. No two readings of this book will be the same. That along with the gentle, soothing rhythm, makes Touch the Brightest Star a bedtime winner—no matter how many times you and your child read it.“This exploration of the world at night should be inviting to even the very youngest children, who will also enjoy its imagination-fueled and child-powered interactivity.”—The Horn Book

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Embark on a dreamy night time jaunt with a young boy and the moon. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night are at the heart of this poetic tale. Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours.

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A brilliant celebration of the many wonderful animals from around the whole world! From rainforests to rockpools, woodlands to cities, One World, Many Animals introduces children to the amazing animals in different types of habitats. We share the world with millions of other animal species. They live in hot places, cold places, busy places and wild places. Planet Earth is their home, just like it is our home.Discover where your favourite animals live, then learn how you can help wildlife around you with tips from travel writer Ben Lerwill. From a jaguar creeping through the steamy Amazonian rainforest to a snow leopard on a Himalayan mountainside, there are plenty of animals to see Beautiful illustrations and lyrical descriptions bring to life coral reefs, sandy deserts, woodlands, rockpools and the bustling city – plus more! A perfect introduction to biodiversity around the world A wonderful companion title to One World, Many ColoursOne World, Many Animals will delight readers with vibrant descriptions of wild animals from Ben Lerwill, and there is so much to spot in the colourful pages brought to life with artwork by Alette Straathof.

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Take a bird s-eye tour of our amazing planet in this wow-factor photographic book with altitude ⠓ and attitude!Hold the world in your hands and discover epic new perspectives of renowned cities, monuments and natural landscapes across the globe. Travel continent-by-continent and soar above the Great Pyramid, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Everest and more using the awesome aerial photography throughout this fascinating guide. Inside The World from Above:Get a whole new-look at planet Earth from up above and explore bucket-list landmarks, attractions and destinations from a different angleIncredible aerial photography, satellite images and maps Divided into seven continent chapters: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania and AntarcticaFeatures Guides from Above to major world cities including: New York, Mexico City, London, Paris, Cape Town, Shanghai and Sydney, and picks out their greatest featuresPacked with geographical information and fun facts that both inspire and educate readersWritten by Ben Hubbard, author of more than 130 books including the following for Lonely Planet Kids: The Complete Guide to Space Exploration; Kids Survival Guide; Ocean Animal Atlas; and Lost at Sea! ShipwrecksContents include: North America - Niagara Falls (Canada/USA), Panama Canal (Panama). South America - Machu Picchu (Peru), Atacama Desert (Chile). Europe - Grand Canal (Venice, Italy), The Acropolis (Athens, Greece). Africa - Sahara Desert (Morocco), Table Mountain (South Africa). Asia - Taj Mahal (India), Angkor Wat (Cambodia). Oceania - Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Mount Taranaki (New Zealand). Antarctica - Mount Erebus, McMurdo Dry Valleys. And more! This is the perfect book for curious kids and families who want to learn more about our world ⠓ and see it all too ⠓ from a unique point of view.

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Go under the sea—at night!—with this ocean book for kids ages 4-8 thatÂ’s full of jaw dropping illustrations and interesting facts about marine life. The first installment in the childrenÂ’s picture book series, Nature at Night, by a celebrated author/illustrator.Combining jaw-dropping illustrations with poetic language and interesting ocean animal facts, this stunning kids picture book is perfect for ages 5+ who are curious about wildlife and the ocean!By showing the undersea world at night, award-winning author-illustrator Isabelle Simler presents this mind-blowingly beautiful place in a way that will appeal to the whole family—and ignite a fascination in the mind of any young reader.Turtles lay their eggs on a beach by the light of the setting sun.Majestic seabirds plunge into the waves as a pod of dolphins leaps from the water.Whales trawl the darkening waters below for plankton, and swordfish hunt their prey.Rays skim above the sandy seabed where octopuses prowl…An immersive exploration into the fascinating and mysterious world of the nocturnal ocean that will delight and fascinate kids and parents alike.

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Football School Season 1 is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers.The first book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads. When do footballers poo? Can you play football on Mars? What is a magic sponge? You will find the answers to these questions and more in chapters on subjects such as history, geography, biology and maths. Illustrated throughout with hilarious cartoons and filled with laugh-out-loud gags this is the perfect book for any boy or girl who loves football. Your coaches at Football School, Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton, are journalists, broadcasters and award-winning science and sports writers. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and engaging writing make them the perfect team to teach you how to score with your head.⠜We love this book series!⠝ Match of the Day Weekly⠜Intelligent, inspiring, funny⠝ Head of Education, Premier LeagueCollect the series!Football School Season 1­⠓4Star PlayersEpic HeroesFootball School Terrific Teams20 Fantastic Football StoriesThe Amazing Quiz BookThe Incredible Joke BookThe Ultimate Puzzle BookThe Greatest Ever Quiz Book ⠓ out in 2022!

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Football School Season 3 is part of the bestselling Football School series, which teaches you about the world through football, packed with superstar stories, fun facts and laugh-out-loud illustrations. Perfect for readers 7+ and recommended by the National Literacy Trust, BookTrust, the Premier League and parents and teachers. This book is packed with awesome true stories, real science and fascinating facts and will make you laugh loads ⠓ and it s all about football. What colour are Cristiano Ronaldo s pyjamas? How many bones are there in the human foot? And why is that dodo alive and kicking? The third book in the bestselling series teaches children about history, maths, geography and biology through football, facts and fun. With side-splitting cartoons and multiple choice quizzes, this is the perfect book for anyone who loves football.⠜We love this book series!⠝ Match of the Day Weekly ⠜Intelligent, inspiring, funny⠝ Head of Education, Premier League Collect the series! Football School Season 1­⠓4 Star Players Epic Heroes Football School Terrific Teams 20 Fantastic Football Stories The Amazing Quiz Book The Incredible Joke Book The Ultimate Puzzle Book The Greatest Ever Quiz Book ⠓ out in 2022!

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Shortlisted for the Peters Children s Book of the Year Award 2025A beautiful keepsake collection of calming wildlife stories to read at bedtime. Learn all about the projects that are rewilding the world with animals and saving our environment.More than 40,000 unique species are currently threatened with extinction. From Colombia to Indonesia and everywhere in between, animals are facing environmental changes caused by human activity. It’s never been a better time to teach kids all about the power of conservation.This enchanting read soothes little ones with 20 bedtime stories about rewilding projects from across the globe that are bringing animals back to the wild.And when these animals are rewilded, nature starts to heal itself, giving us all hope for a brighter future ahead.The animals re-introduced to the wild include: The plucky Eurasian beaver, reintroduced to a river in DevonThe magnificent tiger, saved with animal dung stoves in NepalThe peaceful water buffalo, donated to a Ukrainian restoration projectThe adorable lynx, released from captivity in the Iberian PeninsulaThe majestic humpback whale, banned from being hunted and now increasing in numbers along Australia’s coastlineThese inspirational stories show how animals contribute to ecosystems and make positive impacts around the world.This soothing illustrated book makes learning about the environment engaging and fun. It supports a healthy curiosity and interest in animals and the natural world, and its positive, hopeful message makes it perfect for children at bedtime. The perfect gift for Easter, Earth Day or simply as a touching gesture for springtime.

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At night in the rainforest, things start to happen. Meet the animals and insects that live in the rainforest, in this simple non-fiction recount by award-winning wildlife photographer, Nic Bishop.Blue / Band 4 â “ An information bookText type â “ Non-fictionThe focus phoneme in this book is aw (crawl).A summary of the creatures that live in the rainforest can be found on the final spread.Nic Bishop also wrote Yellow 3 Real Monsters.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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AI is changing the world at frightening speed. A bestselling author decides to find out more… ‘Something profound and utterly brilliant is going on… hilarious.’ THE TIMES Is ChatGPT the end of creative industries as we know them? An ethical quagmire from which there is no return? A threat to all our jobs, as we keep hearing on the news? Bestselling children’s author Andy Stanton has made a career out of writing differently – from the unconventional ‘hero’ of his bestselling Mr Gum series to his penchant for absurdist plots, his children’s books are anything but formulaic. When a friend introduces him to ChatGPT, the new large language chatbot, Andy is as sceptical as he is curious. Can this jumble of algorithms really mimic the spontaneity of human thought? Could it one day replace human authors like him for good? And are we soon to be ruled over by despotic robot overlords? He decides there’s only one thing for it – he must test this bot’s capabilities. Eventually, he settles on a prompt that will push the algorithm to its creative limits: ‘tell me a story about a blue whale with a tiny penis.’ Chaos ensues. What follows is a surprising and illuminating battle between Andy and ChatGPT that maybe, just maybe, might help us all understand AI a little bit better. Join Andy and his beleaguered AI lackey on a rollicking metafictional journey through the art of storytelling. Presenting his prompts and the AI-generated narrative alongside extensive commentary, Stanton provides a startling paean to the art of a good story and boundless human creativity. Hopeful and hilarious, Benny the Blue Whale provides a joyfully anarchic meditation on AI, literature and why we write. *** A WATERSTONES AND NEW SCIENTIST BEST BOOK OF 2023 ‘There’s no book like it. Scholarly, childish, fascinating and hilarious – one of our funniest writers dissects what it takes to build a story and what that tells us about being human. It’ll really make you think, if you can stop laughing.’ —Chris Addison, co-creator of BREEDERS ‘Entertaining and alarmingly relevant, provocative and philosophically satisfying, it’s ultimately a profoundly human text.’ OBSERVER ‘A magnificent experiment by a perfect fool – deep and shallow and stupid and clever – the perfect use of AI (Andy Intelligence).’ —Robin Ince, author of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING INTERESTED ‘Benny the Blue Whale is many things. It’s a fascinating discourse on the nature of language and storytelling. It’s a philosophical treatise on the possibilities of artificial intelligence. It’s a receptacle for obscenely hilarious jokes... A brilliant and beautiful cyborg: part human brain, part computational muscle. It’s a post-post-modern work of genius.’ —Anthony McGowan, Carnegie Medal-winning author of LARK

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When a former NYPD colleague is shot dead in front of him, private investigator Marshall Grade discovers there s far more to the killing than meets the eye. Ray Vialoux is in trouble. Big trouble. And he needs Marshall Grade s help.Reluctantly, Grade agrees to meet. Over dinner in a Brooklyn restaurant, he learns that his former NYPD colleague owes money - a lot of money - to the wrong people. But the conversation is cut short by gunfire, and suddenly Ray is lying dead on the restaurant floor. As Marshall investigates the circumstances leading up to the murder, tracking down the drug dealers, bag men, bent cops and mob players within Ray s orbit, it becomes clear there s far more to the killing than a gambling debt. Just who is responsible for Vialoux s death . . . and why? What secrets are his family hiding? And can Marshall find the answers before his own history marks him as the prime suspect?

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A luminous new translation of one of the greatest poets in Chinese historyLi Qingzhao is justly celebrated for her place in Chinese literary history. She was a poet with a wry, unsentimental style and a rich sense of melody. Her ci â “ lyrics that were originally set to music â “ are glorious in their depth and genius, spare and arresting on the line. They evoke with rare immediacy the haunting beauty of country life during the Song dynasty; the unseen, restive labour of the poet; and Li Qingzhaoâ ™s bracing take on what it means to create art as a woman in the shadow of exile, war, imprisonment, and an unwelcoming literary establishment. In Wendy Chenâ ™s splendid new translation, each poem is as sharp and fresh as the edge of a new spring leaf. These richly textured bolts of melody are masterpieces of verse, as resonant and bracing today as they were in the eleventh century; and they underscore Li Qingzhao status as a necessary and iconic literary figure.

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Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points in the night sky with more than 140 things to find. From stars and constellations to the moon and eclipses, theyâ ™ll learn all about our galaxy and the sky at night. And once theyâ ™ve scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, thereâ ™s something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Nature (ISBN 9780008386467).

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All nations, colors, barbarisms, civilizations, languages... A selection taken from Walt Whitman s Leaves of Grass Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Walt Whitman (1819-1892). Whitman s works available in Penguin Classics are Leaves of Grass and The Complete Poems.

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A gorgeous American classic - join a cat on his night-time journey through the countryside and see what he sees!

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A magisterial history of the Renaissance and the birth of the modern world

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John Kendall-Carpenter was a truly extraordinary man. He captained the England rugby team in the early 1950s, when he was widely regarded as one of the cleverest and most tactically astute players in the world. At the same time he launched out on a career in education which saw him not only hold the headmastership of three well-known public schools but also play a prominent role in the Headmastersâ ™ Conference in its negotiations with the Labour Government in the 1970s to ensure the continued independence of that sector.In addition, the first Rugby World Cup simply would never have happened without him. President of the Rugby Union in 1980, he was then elected as Englandâ ™s representative on the International Rugby Board where his role was to defend the amateur code which was coming under increasing pressure from professionalism. His conversion to the cause of international rugby and the commercial potential of the Word Cup, with his subsequent passion and energy, was instrumental in getting the first World Cup in 1987 off the ground and also paved the way towards the professional game. He then threw himself into the planning of the next World Cup but sadly died just a year before it started in 1991.John Kendall-Carpenter was remarkable man with many friends â “ and a few enemies! â “ not only in sport, but in education, the theatre, among politicians and writers. He is still a legend in Cornwall â “ his adopted home. This biography will appeal to every dedicated rugby supporter as well as those interested in sport in general and how rugby emerged from the fields of English public schools to the huge commercial sporting event it is today.

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`the ordinary laws of Nature are suspended. The various checks with influence the struggle for existence in the world at large are all neutralized or altered. Creatures survive which would otherwise disappear. Headed by the larger than life figure of Professor Challenger, a scientific expedition sets out to explore a plateau in South America that remains frozen in time from the days when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Seemingly impossible to penetrate, this lost word holds great danger for the four men, whether from fiendish ape-men or terrifying prehistoric creatures. Arthur Conan Doyle s classic tale of adventure and discovery still excites the reader today, just as dinosaurs continue to grip the popular imagination. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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*2022 New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Winner* Teach values of generosity, understanding and community with this calm and scrumptious story about a lunch cart that feeds the wildlife creatures in the local area. Furry noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food – but Owl’s cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening’s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons. With stark, feathery illustrations and minimal, poetic wording, the visuals are simple yet sweet. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of the city at night, Night Lunch reveals how empathy and kindness as well as dignity and gratitude can be found – and savoured – in the most unexpected places.

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Heartwarming children s stories await in this beautiful fully-illustrated book packed with magical writing about nighttime; from shooting stars to moonbows and animals going to sleep. Settle down for the evening with this cosy read for curious minds. Discover uplifting non-fiction stories about our amazing world at night with 5-minute real tales about the setting sun, nocturnal creatures, constellations, flowers that bloom under the moon and more. This is the perfect book for reading aloud with little ones or for older children to read on their own. Inside Good Night, Earth: 5 Minute Stories About Nature After Dark 25 warm and delightful short stories for children that invite them to discover our natural world during nighttime Includes a world map that shows the locations of the stories in the book Fully-illustrated throughout and beautifully presented as a hardcover making it the perfect gift Chapters categorise the stories into key themes: The Sun Sets; Getting Cosy; Wide Awake; Light s On!; Time to Grow; A Midnight Sky Featured nighttime tales: The Wandering Hippo; Dance of the Starlings; The Orangutan s New Nest; Home at Last; Life in the Shadows; Firefly Flashes, The Bay That Glows; The Rimu Tree s Rare Berries; A Sparkling Surprise; Into the Sea; A Magical Mist; and many more Written by Rose Davidson, a contributing editor for National Geographic Kids magazine and the author of multiple children s books Illustrated by Ester Gouw, a children s storytelling artist with a passion for illustrating folk tales, books about morals and legends, and stories that educate readers about culture and diversity Get to know our amazing world by night with these gorgeous stories for children that both educate and entertain. This is a must-have book for the little reader in your life.

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Known as â ˜Fat Albertâ ™, Lockheedâ ™s ubiquitous C-130 Hercules was a product of combat experiences gained during the Korean War, a conflict that highlighted the need for a rugged transport aircraft designed with a do-anything, go-anywhere ethos in mind. First flown in August 1954, the C-130, powered by four turboprop engines mounted underneath a high wing which allowed for effortless loading via a rear ramp, soon proved its worth as a highly versatile aircraft. The easily configured cargo area helped the C-130 stand out from the crowd, and soon variants began to appear, with the first being a ski-equipped resupply aircraft. It was this type of tasking the C-130 excelled at, and soon air movement staff was developing new ways to deploy cargo. This included low-level drops, proving invaluable in aiding isolated disaster-struck areas. Other variants included air-to-air tankers, electronic reconnaissance platforms and weather reconnaissance aircraft. Now produced by Lockheed Martin, the C-130 has become synonymous with tactical airlifting and is the longest continuously produced military aircraft since the first one rolled off the production line in 1954\. In fact, since its introduction into service the C-130 has produced over seventy variants, including gunships, search-and-rescue and scientific research aircraft, and is currently in service with some seventy nations. As well as the military C-130, Lockheed has also produced a commercial variant of their famous aircraft, the L-100\. Not for nothing do Lockheed Martin claim that there is at least one C-130 airborne somewhere in the world at any given moment in time. With over 2,500 produced, and some almost thirty years old, that s more than plausible. This Flight Craft title offers the aviation enthusiast, historian and modeller an exciting selection of C-130-related resources through photographs, illustrations and excellent showcase examples to help build their own versions of this hugely successful, highly flexible aircraft.

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â ˜Full of glamour, nostalgia, pop music and strong women chasing their dreams. The perfect poolside read to escape into Georgina Moore Weiner captures the tension of sibling rivalry and the pull of unconditional love with honesty and heart Heat Weiner is the undisputed queen of the fun yet thoughtful poolside read Vogue I came for a Daisy Jones fix and left with a craving for more Griffin Sisters! The kind of immersive, uplifting read you ll clear the rest of your day for â “ just wonderful Louise Candlish*****Fame comes at a priceâ ¦The Griffin Sisters had the world at their feet, catapulted to stardom in the early 00â ™s before they become one of rock musicâ ™s greatest mysteries:Zoe, effortlessly gorgeous, who loved the fans and the fame, dancing under the lights while her sisterâ ™s voice rang out across stadiums.Cassie, never comfortable with the crowds or the attention, but with the voice of a generation, rich, haunting, touched with heartbreak.Itâ ™s two decades since The Griffin Sisters broke up. Zoeâ ™s a wife and mother, living in suburbia, occasionally recognised by a nostalgic fan. No one knows where Cassie is. The sisters havenâ ™t spoken in years.Now, despite her mumâ ™s warnings, Zoeâ ™s teenage daughter, Cherry, is determined to break into the music business and to discover the truth about what happened to the band all those years ago.But as secrets emerge, Cassie and Zoe must face the consequences of their choices: the ones they made and the ones the music industry made for them. Can they forgive each other â “ and themselves? And will the Griffin Sisters ever make music again?From the Number 1 bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes a glittering novel set in the world of pop music about sisters, motherhood and the dreams we chase.***** This is an irresistible, multigenerational tale from a master of her craft. A compelling family drama [that] fans will gobble up Booklist Irresistible. [Weiner] breathes new life into the love triangle trope and offers a nuanced view of sisterhoodâ ™s complexities. [Her] fans will be delighted Publishers Weekly A heartfelt look at sisterhood, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to follow your dreams Kirkus Reviews

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The mystery element kept me turning the pages but it was the superb characterisation that made the story stay with me. It taught me that it s never too late to remake yourself into someone better MALORIE BLACKMAN, TELEGRAPH The Secret Garden should be on every child s bookshelf THE TIMES There is an old-fashioned tenderness and joy to it; the sense that magic happens if you are observant and quiet and know it will SOPHIE DAHL A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic NEW YORK TIMES She put her hand in her pocket, drew out the key, and found it fitted the keyhole . . . she held back the swinging curtain of ivy and pushed back the door which opened slowly. Then she slipped through it, looking about her and breathing quite fast with excitement and wonder and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden Everybody at Misselthwaite Manor agrees that Mary Lennox is the most disagreeable child they have ever met. Pale, selfish and spoilt, the ten-year-old orphan has been sent from India to her uncle s estate and she is determined to hate everything about it. But the isolated house on the Yorkshire moors holds secrets that Mary cannot resist exploring: pitiful crying that echoes down the corridors at night and a hidden walled garden. When a robin leads Mary to the buried key, not only is the garden unlocked, but also her heart. And as the garden blooms, for the first time in her life, Mary discovers friendship. This is where the magic begins . . . A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children s literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children s Classics.

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By Satoshi NakamotoGuide by Jaya Klara BrekkeIntroduction by James BridleEdited by Ben Vickers In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto published a revolutionary white paper that described a simple peer-to-peer electronic cash system that would later become Bitcoin. In the decade since the launch of the digital currency, the nascent blockchain technology behind Bitcoin has been heralded as having the same radical potential as the printing press or the Internet, in particular presenting extraordinary challenges to traditional banking. Yet the paper contains no reference to existing political ideas, monetary or economic knowledge. Why?James Bridleâ ™s introduction situates Bitcoin within an obscure historical movement of decentralisation, powered by the ideologies of encryption, showing how blockchain is part of a wider project to redraw the maps of political possibility. The White Paper returns to Nakamotoâ ™s canonical text as a Rosetta Stone that reveals the far-reaching implications of decentralisation, with crypto-economist Jaya Klara Brekkeâ ™s guide demonstrating how it can serve as the compass for a rapidly shifting terrain of contemporary techno-politics.Inside The White Paper: Extensive introduction by James Bridle on the historical trajectory of cryptography and how it gave rise to the blockchain. The original Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto. An extensive guide and discussion of the white paper by Jaya Klara Brekke that elucidates the fundamentals of the paper and examines how bitcoin has developed over the course of a decade. The appendix brings together a succinct collection of pivotal exchanges and dialogues in the early development of the blockchain technology from between 2008 and 2011. Published to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the birth of Bitcoin in January 2009Jaya Klara Brekke writes, does research and speaks on the political economy of blockchain and consensus protocols, focusing on questions of politics, redistribution and power in distributed systems. She is the author of the B9Lab ethical training module for blockchain developers, and the Satoshi Oath, a hippocratic oath for blockchain development. She is writing a PhD with the preliminary title Distributing Chains, three strategies for thinking blockchain politically.James Bridle is an artist and writer working across technologies and disciplines. His artworks have been commissioned by galleries and institutions and exhibited worldwide and on the internet. His writing on literature, culture and networks has appeared in magazines and newspapers including Wired, Domus, Cabinet, the Atlantic, the New Statesman, the Guardian, the Observer and many others, in print and online. He lectures regularly at conferences, universities, and other events. New Dark Age, his book about technology, knowledge, and the end of the future, was published by Verso (UK US) in 2018. His work can be found at http://jamesbridle.com.Satoshi Nakamoto is the identity used by the unknown person or people who developed Bitcoin, authored the Bitcoin white paper, and created and deployed the first Bitcoin implementation. As part of the implementation, they also devised the first blockchain database. Satoshi Nakamoto ceased public involvement with Bitcoin at the end of 2010; their last public post was made in 2014 as a rebuttal to claims on the â ˜trueâ ™ nature of Satoshiâ ™s identity. During Bitcoin s peak in December 2017, the Satoshi Nakamoto identity could lay claim to a fortune worth over $19 billion, making Nakamoto possibly the 44th richest person in the world at that time. To this day both the public identity and Bitcoin wallet attached to the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remain inactive.Ben Vickers is a curator, writer, explorer, publisher, technologist and luddite. He is CTO at the Serpentine Galleries in London, co-founder of Ignota Books and an initiator of the open-source monastic order unMonastery.In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto published a revolutionary white paper that described a simple peer-to-peer electronic cash system that would later become Bitcoin.

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Strange things are going on at the Paris Opera House; a mysterious phantom - a skeleton in dinner dress - is wreaking havoc amongst the singers and backstage staff. But when new managers take over and dismiss the rumours of the Opera Ghost, the terror really begins. Who is the curious figure stalking the stage at night? How can he be in so many places at once, entering and leaving locked rooms at will? And what is his connection to the beautiful and talented young soloist, Christine?The Phantom of the Opera is perhaps best known for its many stage and screen adaptations, but Gaston Leroux s original text surpasses them all for its Gothic tension and haunting horror.This beautiful Macmillan Collector s Library edition features an afterword by dramatist Peter Harness.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure.

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The Midnight Rose is a spellbinding tale of family secrets, sacrifice and the everlasting power of love, from Lucinda Riley, international bestselling author of the Seven Sisters series. India, 1911. Anahita Chavan, from a noble but impoverished family, forms a lifelong friendship with the headstrong Princess Indira, the privileged daughter of Indian royalty.Becoming the princess s official companion, Anahita accompanies her friend to England just before the outbreak of the Great War. There, she meets Donald Astbury â “ reluctant heir to the magnificent Astbury Estate â “ and his scheming mother. Eighty years later, Rebecca Bradley, a young American film star, has the world at her feet.But, when her turbulent relationship takes an unexpected turn, she s relieved that her latest role, playing a 1920s debutante, will take her away from the glare of publicity to the wilds of Dartmoor, England. Shortly after filming begins at the now-crumbling Astbury Hall, Ari Malik, Anahita s great-grandson, arrives unexpectedly, on a quest to explore his family s past. As Rebecca and Ari begin to unravel the dark secrets that haunt the Astbury dynasty, what they discover will change everything . . .

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Genuinely chilling... Kids are going to absolutely love it. Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood Boarding school and spookiness - Malory Towers gone rogue! Lesley Parr, author of When the War Came HomeWelcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. A brilliantly spooky new series from the author of Aveline Jones.I heard a tapping noise, right by my head. Like there was someone in the wall trying to get my attention... When Lilian Jones starts at creepy, cold and bewilderingly large Shadowhall Academy, she s nervous about making friends.And when her roommates tell her the school is haunted, she thinks they re just trying to scare the new girl. But then bizarre things start happening - tapping and whispers in the walls at night, tales of missing students and strange figures in the woods. Lilian discovers that not only are the school ghost stories true, but her new friends could be in danger.So she sets out to uncover the secrets of Shadowhall Academy, whatever it takes.

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A girl matches wits with a war god in this kaleidoscopic, epic tale of oppression and the cost of peace, where stories hide within other stories, and narrative has the power to heal⠦ or to burn everything in its path.In the winding underground tunnels of the Library, the great celestial peacekeeper of the three systems, a terrible secret lies buried.As the daughter of a Library god, Freida has spent her whole life exploring the Library s ever-changing tunnels and communing with the gods. Her unparalleled access makes her unique ⠓ and dangerous.When Freida meets Joshua, a mortal boy desperate to save his people, and Nergüi, a Disciple from a persecuted religious minority, Freida is compelled to break ranks with the gods and help them. But in order to do so, she will have to venture deeper into the Library than she has ever known. There she will discover the atrocities of the past, the truth of her origins, and the impossibility of her future⠦With the world at the brink of war, Freida embarks on a journey to fulfill her destiny, one that pits her against an ancient war god. Her mission is straightforward: Destroy the god before he can rain hellfire upon thousands of innocent lives ⠓ if he doesn t destroy her first.A sparkling, thought-provoking new offering from World Fantasy Award-winning author Alaya Dawn Johnson.

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Anappara creates an endearing and highly engaging narrator to navigate us through the dark underbelly of modern India Observer I love this book...I just fell into it Tayari Jones We children are not just stories. We live. Come and see. Nine-year-old Jai watches too many reality cop shows, thinks he s smarter than his friend Pari (even though she always gets top marks) and considers himself to be a better boss than Faiz (even though Faiz is the one with a job). When a boy at school goes missing, Jai decides to use the crime-solving skills he has picked up from episodes of Police Patrol to find him. With Pari and Faiz by his side, Jai ventures into some of the most dangerous parts of the sprawling Indian city; the bazaar at night, and even the railway station at the end of the Purple Line. But kids continue to vanish, and the trio must confront terrified parents, an indifferent police force and soul-snatching djinns in order to uncover the truth A heartrending tale The Times Djinn Patrol is storytelling at its best Anne Enright

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The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal, the young forward has gone from strength to strength, helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch. Discover how the boy born in Ealing, went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final, achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become the ultimate football hero.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

Objev podobné jako Saka (Ultimate Football Heroes - International Edition) - Includes the road to Euro 2024! - Tom

The tenth in a smash hit series of hilarious tales about primary school life from best-selling, award-winning creators! Packed with excellent black and white illustrations, this is the perfect longer read for newly confident readers. Nothing is quite as it seems for Izzy and her friends, and the drama is always off the scale!When a session of extreme dancing leaves Maisie in hospital with a broken leg, things take a turn for the weird! Strange noises in the ward at night, missing cuddly toys and a sandwich trolley that only ever has TUNA sandwiches. Could Maisie s leg be CURSED? If it is, and it DEFINITELY is, then everything is DOOMED!Have you read these brilliantly funny Izzy and friends adventures?Baby Aliens Got My TeacherMy Headteacher Is a Vampire Rat - Children s Book Award Winner 2016The Spy Who Loved School Dinners - Blue Peter Award Winner 2015Attack of the Demon Dinner LadiesTo Wee Or Not To Wee!There s a Yeti in the PlaygroundThe Phantom Lollipop ManIcarus Was RidiculousPraise for Izzy and friends: Butchart has enviable comic timing and a shrewd understanding of how primary-aged children think, speak and speculate. Punchy short chapters, genuinely laugh-out-loud humour and Flintham s zany pictures make the series an absolute must. - The Bookseller Good jokes and lots of fun, and especially good for reluctant readers. - Sunday Times

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Where the Dark Stands Still is a triumph; a deeply romantic debut with spiralling, atmospheric prose that swept me up and away to the enchanted forests of Polish folklore. You ll never want to leave this beautiful, magical world . Sarah Underwood, NYT Bestselling Author of Lies We Sing to the SeaA sweeping gothic fairytale romance for fans of Belladonna by Adalyn Grace and Gallant by V.E. Schwab.Raised in a small village near the spirit-wood, Liska Radost knows that Magic is monstrous, and its practitioners, monsters.After Liska unleashes her own powers with devastating consequences, she is caught by the demon warden of the wood - the Leszy - who offers her a bargain: one year of servitude in exchange for a wish.Whisked away to his crumbling manor, Liska makes an unsettling discovery: she is not the first person to strike this bargain and all of her predecessors have mysteriously vanished. If Liska wants to survive the year and return home, she must unravel her host s spool of secrets and face the ghosts of his past.Those who enter the wood do not always return . . .â ˜Treading a tender line between unnerving and enchanting, Poranekâ ™s writing is lyrical and atmospheric. With a beautiful grumpy/sunshine romance, Where The Dark Stands Still is a poignant and magical tale Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen An enchanting spell of a read, woven through with petal-soft romance and roots-deep self-acceptance. The dark, gothic fairy tale of my dreams Kika Hatzopoulou, author of the Sunday Times Bestseller Threads that Bind Folkloric and beautiful, Where The Dark Stands Still invites you to stray from the safe paths into a darkly whimsical fairytale forest, where secrets and bargains lead to tentative hope Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors and the World at the Lake s Edge duology.

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Take a journey to a vanished world with the ADVENTURES IN TIME series - stories so exciting you won t believe they re all true An invisible tremor ran through the Aztecs on the rooftops, a breathless gasp of excitement. On the edge of the city the drummers struck up their rhythm. They were coming... With its vast cities, soaring pyramids and glittering treasure, the Aztec Empire was one of the greatest civilizations in the world, at once beautiful and terrible. At its head was the Emperor Montezuma, master of millions, who spoke with the voice of the gods and fed the sun with the blood of his prisoners. Yet Montezuma was troubled by terrifying omens. And when Spanish explorers landed on his shore to seek their fortunes, nothing would ever be the same again... The Adventures in Time series brings the past alive for twenty-first century children. These stories are every bit as exciting as those of Harry Potter or Matilda Wormwood. The only difference is they actually happened...

Objev podobné jako Adventures in Time: The Fall of the Aztecs - Dominic Sandbrook

Fame comes at a price...The Griffin Sisters had the world at their feet, catapulted to stardom in the early 00 s before they become one of rock music s greatest mysteries:Zoe, effortlessly gorgeous, who loved the fans and the fame, dancing under the lights while her sister s voice rang out across stadiums.Cassie, never comfortable with the crowds or the attention, but with the voice of a generation, rich, haunting, touched with heartbreak. It s two decades since The Griffin Sisters broke up. Zoe s a wife and mother, living in suburbia, occasionally recognised by a nostalgic fan. No one knows where Cassie is.The sisters haven t spoken in years.Now, despite her mum s warnings, Zoe s teenage daughter, Cherry, is determined to break into the music business and to discover the truth about what happened to the band all those years ago.But as secrets emerge, Cassie and Zoe must face the consequences of their choices: the ones they made and the ones the music industry made for them. Can they forgive each other - and themselves? And will the Griffin Sisters ever make music again?

Objev podobné jako The Griffin Sisters Greatest Hits - Jeninfer Weinerová

Three girls seem to have the world at their feet in the summer of 1914. But World War I is coming and things will change forever â “ especially for women.Debutante Lucinda McFarlane is engaged to be married to Major Sir David Melcome, but their society wedding has to be scaled right down when war is declared and David is recalled to his regiment.Mabel Oakley, once a maid for the McFarlanes, has inherited Thomas Clarkeâ ™s printing works, but an unexpected turn of events leaves her at the mercy of her fatherâ ™s old enemy, solicitor John Sheridan. What can she do?Lady Diana Fosse-Bury is incredibly beautiful and reckless. When war is declared she immediately wants to be in the thick of it. Can her budding romance with Lucinda McFarlaneâ ™s brother Iain survive the Western front?With war coming, the destinies of these three girls will soon be entwined forever, but only if they dare to love in the face of the dangers ahead of them.Praise for Diney Costeloe: Truly captivating. Woman Home Diney Costeloe delivers an inspiring, heart-rending read with a wonderfully strong female protagonist. Woman s Own A treat from the very first page. I could not put it down! Historical Novel Society Historical fiction heaven... Anyone who feels that women s hist fict is a simplified genre sub-set would definitely need a rethink after this. The Bookbag

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In this vividly imagined historical novel set in 18th and 19th Century Europe, and based on actual events, Emmanuel Dongala limns the life of George Bridgetower, the young mixed-race violin prodigy who took the classical music world by storm. Part Black from his Barbadan father and part-White from his Polish mother who served as a handmaiden in the Hungarian court, George Bridgetower first mesmerized the world at the cusp of the French Revolution, and went on to become of England s Prince of Wales before arriving in Vienna where he became the protege of Ludwig Van Beethoven with whom he composed and performed a brilliant duet for piano and violin that the maestro dubbed the Sonata Mulattica--but later retracted the name and retitled it the Kreutzer Sonata in a fit of rage after a falling-out with the young George.

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In this highly anticipated contemporary fantasy, twelve-year-old Maya’s search for her missing father puts her at the center of a battle between our world, the Orishas, and the mysterious and sinister Dark world. Perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Serpent’s Secret. Twelve-year-old Maya is the only one in her South Side Chicago neighborhood who witnesses weird occurrences like werehyenas stalking the streets at night and a scary man made of shadows plaguing her dreams. Her friends try to find an explanation—perhaps a ghost uprising or a lunchroom experiment gone awry. But to Maya, it sounds like something from one of Papa’s stories or her favorite comics. When Papa goes missing, Maya is thrust into a world both strange and familiar as she uncovers the truth. Her father is the guardian of the veil between our world and the Dark—where an army led by the Lord of Shadows, the man from Maya’s nightmares, awaits. Maya herself is a godling, half orisha and half human, and her neighborhood is a safe haven. But now that the veil is failing, the Lord of Shadows is determined to destroy the human world and it’s up to Maya to stop him. She just hopes she can do it in time to attend Comic-Con before summer’s over.

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This is a book to treasure every Christmas, with stunning cut out peep-holes leading from one entrancing scene to the next - the angel talking to Mary, the journey on the donkey to Bethlehem, to the stable with baby Jesus in the manger, under a magnificent cut-out starry sky. The artwork is is enchanting and atmospheric, from the warm, cosy stable to the golden-winged angels appearing to the shepherds at night. With lots to talk about, this lovely edition will engage small children in the original Bible story and the true meaning of Christmas.

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Joey Diamonds is on the verge of being a Made man, with ice cold blue eyes that pierce through the hearts of women... and men. After being disowned by his mafia family, losing the love of his life, and realizing the world at large is his enemy, Joey throws extreme caution to the wind on his journey of self-debauchery in the name of fame and fortune. The Purple Don is the story of how self-destruction is never simply an internal state, and everyone around can be destroyed in the process. While Joey Diamonds takes over New York, Miami, and Hollywood - aligning with various mobs and nefarious gangs - we learn how the truly ruthless are never out to play checkers. It s always a game of chess.

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Frances Hodgson Burnett’s most popular novel about a young orphan who rediscovers the joys of life after finding a long abandoned garden, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square Co. Signature Editions line. Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on England’s Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a dour gardener, a cheerful robin, and her wilful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wails she hears echoing through the house at night. With the help of the robin, Mary finds the door to a secret garden, neglected and hidden for years. When she decides to restore the garden in secret, the story becomes a charming journey into the places of the heart, where faith restores health, flowers refresh the spirit, and the magic of the garden, coming to life anew, brings health to Colin and happiness to Mary.

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A Rough Trade Book of the YearThe Sunday Times bestsellerThe much-anticipated first book from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer ButlerWith over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are one of the most influential bands of all time. From the very beginning, Geezer Butler was at the heart of their success. He named the group, provided the bass behind their distinctive sound and wrote the lyrics that resonated so powerfully with fans around the world.At long last, Geezer is ready to tell his side of the Sabbath story, from early days as a scrappy blues quartet through to the many lineup changes, the record-breaking tours and the international hell-raising with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward.Featuring Geezerâ ™s candid reflections on his working-class childhood in Luftwaffe-battered Birmingham, his almost-life as an accountant and his fascination with horror, religion and the occult, Into the Void reveals the softer side of the heavy metal legend, while holding nothing back.Like Geezerâ ™s bass lines and the story of Black Sabbath themselves, Into the Void is original, dramatic and one hell of a ride.

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This new, thoroughly revised third edition of Bradt s Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley remains the only standalone English-language guide available to this stunning region of mountain wilderness and lush valleys. Although Ladakh is becoming an ever more popular destination, Zanskar, the Kashmir Valley and Jammu are still off the beaten path, attracting only the more adventurous foreign tourist, so their treasure trove of natural and cultural wonders awaits your discovery. Ladakh, Zanskar and the Kashmir Valley have long astounded intrepid visitors with their epic Himalayan beauty. Thousands of years of history sit side by side with vibrant modern communities; spectacular natural landscapes ripe for exploration are dotted with all manner of architectural curiosities. This guidebook is the ideal companion to these contrasting and spellbinding regions, where mountains, pilgrimage destinations, cultural sites and exciting wildlife - notably the chance of seeing the formerly near-mythical snow leopard - vie for your attention. Here you can gasp at the views from the roof of the world at the breathless Khardung La mountain pass, stroll through Eden-like Shalimar Gardens (where the early-morning mist rises eerily off the lawns and channels), trek remote mountain trails through Ladakh and Zanskar (with this edition featuring several new suggested routes), admire the monkeys that have colonised the 19th-century palace of Mubarak Mandi, take a shikara ride across the lotus-strewn lakes of Srinagar, marvel at the Buddhas of Kargil (cut from rock in the 7th and 8th centuries), relax on a houseboat at Srinagar or join the Buddhist monks at Thiksey Monastery for early-morning prayers by candlelight. And if that is not enough, you can white-water raft on the Indus, travel by jeep along nerve-wracking mountain roads, follow millions of Hindu faithful to the Amarnath Cave and enjoy superb powder skiing in amid true wilderness. Whatever your interests, and wherever they lead you in this fascinating and rewarding region, let Bradt s Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley illuminate your way.

Objev podobné jako Ladakh, Jammu and the Kashmir Valley - Sophie Ibbotson

IF TWO OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS ARE BAKING SHOWS AND DETECTIVE SERIES, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER.Six contestants. The nation s favourite baking show. And a prize worth killing for... A delightful whodunit in a perfect setting with an immersive plot 5***** reader review Knives Out meets The Great British Bake Off...a perfectly layered mysery, easily deserving of a hearty Hollywood handshake TOM HINDLE, author of A Fatal Crossing I loved it. The Great British Bake Off meets And Then There Were None J.M. HALL, author of A Spoonful of Murder Will keep you entertained right til the end! 5***** reader review__________For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true.But for the show s famous host, Betsy Martin, it s more than a competition. It s her legacy.As she welcomes contestants to her ancestral home, Grafton Manor, she s excited to discover who will have what it takes win the ultimate prize: The Golden Spoon.Quickly, though, things start to go wrong...The contestants are jittery - they ve heard strange noises in the manor at night.Betsy is irate - a new co-host has arrived, and he s out for her spotlight.Then, the sabotage begins. At first, it s small. Sugar switched for salt. A hob turned too high.But when a body is discovered, everyone becomes a suspect.Because for someone at Bake Week it s time to settle old scores . . . __________ Praise for The Golden Spoon A delectably fun mystery Washington Post Great characters, a great plot, and like a spoon above a dessert, very difficult to put down IAN MOORE, bestselling author of Death and Fromage Clever, atmospheric and so creepy ANDREA BARTZ This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bakeoff kept me turning the pages all night! JANET EVANOVICH As addictive as bingeing your favourite culinary competition and as a piece of your favourite piece of cake KELLYE GARRETT Jessa Maxwell s debut is a deliciously entertaining whodunit-charming characters, baking mishaps, and a mouthwatering murder mystery. Readers and baking enthusiasts will savor every bite of The Golden Spoon SARAH PENNER

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Green-growing secrets and powerful magic await you at Misselthwaite Manor, now reimagined in this bewitching graphic novel adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved tale. From Mariah Marsden, author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel, comes the second installment in this series of retold children #39;s classics. Ten-year-old Mary Lennox arrives at a secluded estate on the Yorkshire moors with a scowl and a chip on her shoulder. First, there’s Martha Sowerby: the too-cheery maid with bothersome questions who seems out of place in the dreary manor. Then there’s the elusive Uncle Craven, Mary’s only remaining family—whom she’s not permitted to see. And finally, there are the mysteries that seem to haunt the run-down place: rumors of a lost garden with a tragic past, and a midnight wail that echoes across the moors at night. As Mary begins to explore this new world alongside her ragtag companions—a cocky robin redbreast, a sour-faced gardener, and a boy who can talk to animals—she learns that even the loneliest of hearts can grow roots in rocky soil.Given new life as a graphic novel in illustrator Hanna Luechtefeld #39;s whimsical style, The Secret Garden is more enchanting and relevant than ever before. At the back of the book, readers can learn about the life of Frances Hodgson Burnett and the history of British colonialism that contextualizes the original novel.

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Deep within the Earth a hidden world of dangers and unimaginable creatures thrives! This is Pellucidar, the world at the Earth s core, one of the most fascinating and beloved creations of science fiction author Edgar Rice Burroughs! Ruled by the telepathic and blood-thirsty Mahars, all of Pellucidar lives in fear of the pterosaurian terrors, but the flesh-eating monsters might have met their match in Dian the Beautiful, whose indomitable will could lead all of Pellucidar to rise up in revolt of their savage oppressors! This volume collects the full Pellucidar / Land That Time Forgot: Terror From the Earthâ ™s Core 3-issue series and the Pellucidar One Shot as well as a covers gallery and behind the scenes extra material!

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***The latest must-read thriller from the master of domestic suspense*** Natalie has moved to New York City to get away from a family she no longer feels a part of and an ex-boyfriend whose love for her has grown into obsession. Struggling to study, work and pay her bills, she finds that life in the city isn’t all that she’d hoped. And when she discovers that her ex may have followed her to New York, it feels like everything is falling apart. When she meets Gabe, all of her problems seem to fall away. Although more than thirty years her senior, he’s handsome and rich and can keep her safe. She can’t help but fall madly in love. But Gabe already has a family, whom he must put before anything else, and his relationship with Natalie soon devolves into a nightmare. Because she isn’t content with being number two in Gabe’s life – and she has no intention of giving him up . . . Emotionally powerful and packed with page-turning suspense, The Arrangement delves into a world of deception, obsession and the lines people are willing to cross to hold on to what they love.Praise for Robyn Harding: ‘Painfully compulsive, this riveting drama piles layer upon layer of tension’ Sunday Mirror ‘If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you’ll love this explosive family drama’ Take a Break ‘A compulsive page turner’ Bella #39;A compulsive page-turner that mines the push-pull between basic impulses and doing the ‘right thing,’ The Party is a domestic drama that spins off the rails with hellish consequences #39; Erica Ferencik, author of The River at Night #39;A tense and riveting story about one night gone horribly wrong, and the fallout within a family and a group of friends. Secrets, desires, choice and consequence, The Party reveals that what lies inside a family—and each person—is not always as it seems. I was hooked from the opening scene and could not look away until I reached the very last page #39; Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls #39;Cleverly constructed and brilliantly paced, The Party is a raw telling of a family coming apart at the seams. Robyn Harding weaves a riveting tale that is impossible to put down #39; Bill Clegg, New York Times bestselling author of Did You Ever Have a Family

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Some things are earned. Some things are worth fighting for… It’s 1782, Daniel and his sister Pearl arrive in London with the world at their feet and their future assured. Having escaped a Jamaican sugar plantation, Daniel fought for the British in the American War of Independence and was rewarded with freedom and an inheritance. But the city is not a place for men like Daniel and he is callously tricked and finds himself, along with his sister Pearl, in the rookeries of St Giles – a warren of dark and menacing alleyways, filled with violence and poverty. The underworld labyrinth is run by Elias, a man whose cruelty knows no bounds. But under his dangerous rule is a brotherhood of Black men, the Blackbirds of St Giles, whose intention is to set their people free. Can Daniel use his strength, wit and the fellowship of the other Blackbirds to overthrow Elias and truly find the freedom he fought for…?

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Getting to know her new friendâ ™s secrets is becoming a dangerous obsession in a twisting novel of psychological suspense by Washington Post bestselling author Minka Kent. What are friends for?Wallflower Cate Cabot has always been content to keep the world at armâ ™s length, particularly from behind the register at the upscale Floridian boutique where sheâ ™s worked for the last nine years. Her days are filled with old-moneyed locals and nouveau-riche tourists, most of them paying her no mind as she rings up their lavish hauls. Until Odessa DuVernay. At first glance, Odessa is just another picture-perfect Palm Shores trophy wifeâ ”until she proves herself personable, humble, and unassuming. She even goes so far as to take a genuine interest in Cate, inviting her for lunch dates, matinees, and girl talkâ ”a refreshing change of pace for the woman who never quite mastered the art of making (and keeping) friends. But what begins as an unlikely friendship detours into the unthinkable when Odessa leaves Cate a panicked voicemail asking to meetâ ”and then ghosts her. And worse, when Cate attempts to find her, itâ ™s as if the enigmatic Mrs. DuVernay never existed at all. Consumed, Cate refuses to stop searching. But the truth wonâ ™t come easy. In fact, it could cost her everything. Revised edition: Previously published as The Trophy Wife by Sunday Tomassetti, this edition of The Trophy Wife includes editorial revisions and a new ending.

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Sent undercover by Britain s famed yet clandestine Temporal Agency to Istanbul, Detective Sir Seaton Begg and Doctor Sinclair are on the hunt for the Red King, the leader of a secretive group of assassins who are plotting to change the shape of the world. At the same time, the nascent Nazi forces are also in Istanbul, for their own reasons. Begg and Philips are thrust into a city that is in transition from the ancient to the modern, reflecting the state of the world in the early 1930s, and they are hard pressed on all sides by assassins and betrayals. Yet, one ally has emerged, an enemy from the past, the dreaded albino Monsieur Zenith, Begg s nemesis.Michael Moorcock, hailed as one of the fifty greatest British writers since 1945 by Time, brings his masterful storytelling to this gripping tale, weaving elements of fantasy, action, and adventure into a thrilling tapestry. The Albino s Secret is a must-read for those who revel in the thrill of the chase and the allure of the unknown.

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