this child of ours sadie pearse

Why people love This Child of Ours...''Excellent... An important and moving story''CLARE MACKINTOSH''This book broke my heart and gently pieced it back together''CATHY BRAMLEY''Thought-provoking, moving and incredibly insightful'' AMANDA BROOKE''Will have you in cheers as well as tears''THE SUNIf you''ve been watching and enjoying Butterfly on ITV then this book is perfect for you. ---------------------You know what''s best for your child. Don''t you? Riley Pieterson is an adventurous girl with lots of questions. There''s plenty she doesn''t know yet; what a human brain looks like. All the constellations in the night sky. Why others can''t see her the way she sees herself.When Riley confides in her parents - Sally and Theo - that she feels uncomfortable in her own skin, a chain of events begins that changes their lives forever. Sally wants to support her daughter by helping her be who she dreams of being. Theo resists; he thinks Riley is a seven-year-old child pushing boundaries. Both believe theirs is the only way to protect Riley and keep her safe.With the wellbeing of their child at stake, Sally and Theo''s relationship is pushed to breaking point. To save their family, each of them must look deeply at who they really are.A story of a marriage in crisis and a child caught in the middle, this is a beautiful novel of parents and their children, and how far we''re prepared to go in the name of love. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Laurie Frankel, Kate Hewitt and Jill Childs.WHAT AUTHORS AND READERS ARE SAYING:''I absolutely loved this book'' 5* NETGALLEY ''A truly sensitive and involving novel about gender, identity and family'' KEITH STUART''A fantastic read with a sensitive subject at its heart'' 5* NETGALLEY ''Absolutely beautiful'' RACHEL BURTON''Thought-provoking, nerve-wracking and poignantly relevant'' 5* NETGALLEY

Objev podobné jako This Child of Ours - Sadie Pearse

The second book in the Broken Empire series, Lawrence takes his young anti-hero one step closer to his grand ambition. To reach greatness you must step on bodies, and many brothers lie trodden in my wake. I've walked from pawn to player and I'll win this game of ours, though the cost of it may drown the world in blood... The land burns with the fires of a hundred battles as lords and petty kings fight for the Broken Empire. The long road to avenge the slaughter of his mother and brother has shown Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath the hidden hands behind this endless war. He saw the game and vowed to sweep the board. First though he must gather his own pieces, learn the rules of play, and discover how to break them. A six nation army, twenty thousand strong, marches toward Jorg's gates, led by a champion beloved of the people. Every decent man prays this shining hero will unite the empire and heal its wounds. Every omen says he will. Every good king knows to bend the knee in the face of overwhelming odds, if only to save their people and their lands. But King Jorg is not a good king. Faced by an enemy many times his strength Jorg knows that he cannot win a fair fight. But playing fair was never part of Jorg's game plan.

Objev podobné jako King of Thorns - Mark Lawrence

One Of Ours is a book written by Willa Cather, who later received the 1923 Pulitzer Prize. In One of Ours, Cather brings World War I to the heartland of Nebraska and sensitively guides the reader through the highs and lows experienced by a young man who is already enjoying what are perhaps his life's greatest triumphs. But, One of Ours is not a tale of battle. Instead, it's just another excellent examination of the most fundamental aspirations, phobias, and concerns of travelers. This is an emotional tale of purposelessness and human restlessness. At the turn of the century, Claude Wheeler was born in Nebraska to a wealthy agricultural family. Claude, who is unsatisfied with his job and his wife, finds fulfillment while serving in France during World War I. How will Claude survive during the War? What will happen to Claude's family? To read this amazing collection of ideas based on sacrifices and life, readers should go through the book!

Objev podobné jako One of Ours - Willa Cather

Invite God’s goodness into bedtime with this rhyming prayer book from Max Lucado featuring prayers and praises about God’s creation, presence, help, forgiveness, and loving heart written by Max and his wife, Denalyn. This keepsake book also includes blessings for parents to speak over their little ones. After talking to God each night, your child will fall asleep feeling joyful and cared for.With updated selections from Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers, this board book edition for toddlers and preschoolers includesoriginal prayers that speak to the unique challenges and joys of little ones,prayers from the Bible that small children can understand,a heartfelt note to parents about the readiness of a child’s heart for prayer,a “God bless this child” benediction on every page for parents to pray over their children, andcalming nature scenes of animal families.Add this essential board book to your family’s routine tointroduce children ages 0 to 4 to the habit of talking with God each day;model prayers of giving thanks, worshiping God, asking for help, and sharing worries; andcalm little minds and bodies with God’s peace.With sweet and simple rhyming prayers of joy and praise, short Scriptures, and classic artwork, this prayer book makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, adoption presents, dedications, christenings, baptisms, birthdays, Easter, and Christmas. Show your kids that God listens to their prayers, and He cares what they have to say with God Bless This Child: Bedtime Prayers and Praises for Little Ones.

Objev podobné jako God Bless This Child - Max Lucado, Denalyn Lucado

Cory is the child of two worlds: when his birth-people come, they will break his mother''s heart . . . but they may also be this world''s only salvation.Molly and Gene Myers rescued Cory and kept him safe from those who wanted to use his remarkable knowledge and power for their own ends . . . and in doing so, they rediscovered themselves and fell in love with a remarkable child. ''Part ET, part Wonder, part Snow Child, Our Child of the Stars has the same combination of science fiction and heart-tugging tenderness that Stephen King does so well'' Grazia In this gripping sequel to Our Child of the Stars, Cory and his new family are having to deal with the consequences of fame - but Molly is more concerned about the future, for Cory''s people are on their way.''This strong and generous first novel wears its heart on its sleeve and embeds all the thrills and chills in credible human, and non-human, emotions'' Daily Mail This is the time of Woodstock and the moon landings; war is raging in Vietnam and the superpowers are threatening each other with annihilation - but the Myers know there is a far greater threat approaching from the stars, and only Cory''s people possess the knowledge to fight off the invaders.''Our Child of the Stars: an out of this world winner'' Weekend SportOur Child of Two Worlds is a remarkable story of family and the power of love, set against the backdrop of a fast-changing, terrifying decade and an interstellar threat almost beyond imagining.

Objev podobné jako Our Child of Two Worlds - Stephen Cox

Cory is the child of two worlds: when his birth-people come, they will break his mother's heart . . . but they may also be this world's only salvation.Molly and Gene Myers rescued Cory and kept him safe from those who wanted to use his remarkable knowledge and power for their own ends . . . and in doing so, they rediscovered themselves and fell in love with a remarkable child.'Part ET, part Wonder, part Snow Child, Our Child of the Stars has the same combination of science fiction and heart-tugging tenderness that Stephen King does so well' GraziaIn this gripping sequel to Our Child of the Stars, Cory and his new family are having to deal with the consequences of fame - but Molly is more concerned about the future, for Cory's people are on their way.'This strong and generous first novel wears its heart on its sleeve and embeds all the thrills and chills in credible human, and non-human, emotions' Daily MailThis is the time of Woodstock and the moon landings; war is raging in Vietnam and the superpowers are threatening each other with annihilation - but the Myers know there is a far greater threat approaching from the stars, and only Cory's people possess the knowledge to fight off the invaders.'Our Child of the Stars: an out of this world winner' Weekend SportOur Child of Two Worlds is a remarkable story of family and the power of love, set against the backdrop of a fast-changing, terrifying decade and an interstellar threat almost beyond imagining.

Objev podobné jako Our Child of Two Worlds - Stephen Cox

The book that bites back is BACK! In the fourth beastly book from Jack Meggit-Phillips, the most distinctive new voice for readers of 8-12, there are surprises in store for Bethany about her missing family…For centuries, the beast has tormented the world. But now, there’s a change to a menu, and the beast is going cold turkey – which essentially means eating no priceless works of art . . . or purple parrots . . . or CHILD-SIZED PRANKSTERS.Ebenezer and Bethany are attempting to help the beast vomit some good into the world – even though they really haven’t come anywhere close to managing the business of do-gooding themselves. But Bethany is distracted by her date-not-a-date with Geoffrey, while Ebenezer is worried by a file which reveals a truth about Bethany’s parents that might just ruin life for everyone at the 15-storey house . . .The beast is left to teach itself how to be good. But its impulses can’t be ignored, and all the worst parts of the beast crawl out of the beast’s belly to form a dreadful child.At first the beast is charmed by its ghastly progeny. So clever! So horrible! But to its surprise, it develops something approaching a conscience. When the child finds out the truth about Bethany’s parents and plans to use it against her, can Ebenezer and the beast stop it from destroying Bethany’s hopes and dreams for ever?The Beast and the Bethany has all the classic macabre humour of Roald Dahl with the warmth and charm of Despicable Me, finished off with a gleeful bite of Little Shop of Horrors!

Objev podobné jako CHILD OF THE BEAST - Jack Meggitt-Phillips

Born of bright-white wishing and black-edged desire, the Grimm girls each command a single element and wield it with great power. But a child born of a Grimm and a fallen star will have command over every element . . . and wield infinite power.At twenty-one, Goldie gave birth to a daughter by her dead lover. Now Goldie is nearly thirty and Luna almost nine. Conceived in the realm between life and death, Luna is part star-soldier, part Grimm and now those opposing forces are waging war within her.Terrified of losing her increasingly volatile child, Goldie goes on the run. Then an act of violence forces her to return and Luna is taken into care. Mother and child can still meet - in the haunted otherworld that is Everwhere.Desperate to reclaim her daughter, Goldie must also confront whatever is corrupting Everwhere. For fresh leaves are falling, and Grimm girls are dying. Fearing the return of her father, Goldie knows she cannot succeed alone and summons her sisters.But can the bonds of sisterhood bear the terrible price that will be paid . . .

Objev podobné jako Child of Earth & Sky - Menna Van Praag

Born of bright-white wishing and black-edged desire, the Grimm girls each command a single element and wield it with great power. But a child born of a Grimm and a fallen star will have command over every element . . . and wield infinite power.At twenty-one, Goldie gave birth to a daughter by her dead lover. Now Goldie is nearly thirty and Luna almost nine. Conceived in the realm between life and death, Luna is part star-soldier, part Grimm and now those opposing forces are waging war within her.Terrified of losing her increasingly volatile child, Goldie goes on the run. Then an act of violence forces her to return and Luna is taken into care. Mother and child can still meet - in the haunted otherworld that is Everwhere.Desperate to reclaim her daughter, Goldie must also confront whatever is corrupting Everwhere. For fresh leaves are falling, and Grimm girls are dying. Fearing the return of her father, Goldie knows she cannot succeed alone and summons her sisters.But can the bonds of sisterhood bear the terrible price that will be paid . . .

Objev podobné jako Child of Earth & Sky - Menna Van Praag

Let''s get it on! Make your love life sizzle with this collection of mind-blowing sex positions inspired by the classic Eastern book of erotica. With positions ranging from slow and sensual to frisky and fun, this book features all the classics as well as adventurous new positions to try. You''ll never want to go back to missionary again. The original Kama Sutra was an ancient text that provided insights into finding happiness and fulfilment with your partner - but it also depicted varied sexual positions and techniques, for a satisfying sex life. Saving you from spending your vital energy on wading through any non-raunchy teachings, this little book contains a hand-picked selection of the best and most exhilarating positions for any kind of mood. Find out all about such delights as:- The Lap of Luxury - The Glowing Triangle - The Splitting Bamboo - The Crouching Tiger - The Ascent to Desire May this book help you to open your mind (as well as your legs). Remember - make love, not war!

Objev podobné jako The Little Book of Kama Sutra - Sadie Cayman

Cory is the child of two worlds: when his birth-people come, they will break his mother's heart . . . but they may also be this world's only salvation. Molly and Gene Myers rescued Cory and kept him safe from those who wanted to use his remarkable knowledge and power for their own ends . . . and in doing so, they rediscovered themselves and fell in love with a remarkable child. In this gripping sequel to Our Child of the Stars, Cory and his new family are having to deal with the consequences of fame - but Molly is more concerned about the future, for Cory's people are on their way.

Objev podobné jako Our Child of Two Worlds - Stephen Cox

The third book in the SEASONS series by the author of the AFTER DARK trilogy - a provocatively thrilling and romantic story of desire, submission and love.All Summer Hammond has ever wanted is love and security. Now, she feels terribly alone. Her sisters Freya and Flora are consumed with their love affairs, and worse than that, their father has finally lost patience with his wayward daughters, deciding he will cut them off financially for good.The shock of rejection hits Summer hard and she decamps to LA, where she meets Jack Fiori, a gorgeous Italian American. The attraction between them is unmistakable and when Jack invites Summer on a trip to Vegas, just the two of them, she eagerly accepts. But it soon becomes clear that the trip was a ruse. To her horror, Summer realises she''s been kidnapped. But Jack won''t listen to her explain she''s no longer an heiress. For a kidnapper, he seems curiously uninterested in money.Summer is sure that Jack isn''t going to hurt her, but she needs to find out why this is happening. Gradually, the intensity between them builds to levels neither of them can resist. And Summer will find out the secret of why Jack has brought her here and what he hopes to gain...

Objev podobné jako Season of Longing - Sadie Matthews

In this magical, bewitching debut, Molly and Gene Myers'' marriage is on the brink of collapse. Then a child arrives, with a remarkable appearance. Will he bring them together, or tear their whole world apart?Molly and Gene Myers were happy, until tragedy blighted their hopes of children. During the years of darkness and despair, they each put their marriage in jeopardy, but now they are starting to rebuild their fragile bond. Then the Meteor crashes into Amber Grove, devastating the small New England town - and changing their lives for ever. Molly, a nurse, caught up in the thick of the disaster, is given care of a desperately ill patient rescued from the wreckage: a sick boy with a remarkable appearance, an orphan who needs a mother. And soon the whole world will be looking for him. Cory''s arrival has changed everything. And the Myers will do anything to keep him safe.''Part ET, part Wonder, part Snow Child, it has the same combination of science fiction and heart-tugging tenderness that Stephen King does so well'' Grazia''Strong and generous'' Daily Mail''Big-hearted'' Financial Times''Wholly fresh and intensely gripping'' Juliet McKenna

Objev podobné jako Our Child of the Stars - Stephen Cox

''A poignant love story'' THE iTwo families divided by war.An entire city on the edge of disaster.''I was blown away not just by the gripping story, which had my heart thumping at times, but the sheer eloquence of writing. It is a story of the strength of the human spirit, and of love which will not be defeated. I know I will be recommending it to everyone'' LESLEY PEARSE1948, Berlin. World War II has ended and there is supposed to be peace; but Russian troops have closed all access to the city. Roads, railway lines and waterways are blocked and two million people are trapped, relying on airlifts of food, water and medicine to survive. The sharp eyes of the Russian state police watch everything; no one can be trusted.Anna and Ingrid are both searching for answers - and revenge - in the messy aftermath of war. They understand that survival comes only by knowing what to trade: food; medicine; heirlooms; secrets. Both are living in the shadows of a city where the line between right and wrong has become dangerously blurred. But they cannot give up in the search for a lost child . . . ''An absolute triumph'' DINAH JEFFERIES''Vivid, brave and suspenseful'' RACHEL HORE''I defy anyone not to read beyond the first killer sentence'' JANE CORRY''A harrowing and compelling portrait of Berlin in the aftermath of World War Two, told through the interconnecting stories of two courageous women struggling to survive in the rubble of their war-torn city'' FIONA VALPY*** READERS LOVE THIS NOVEL! ***''The plot is exciting and fast paced. Thought-provoking and multi-layered as well as thoroughly entertaining. A perfect read'' ''Furnivall masterfully captures the history of a divided Berlin in the aftermath of WW2''''This novel draws you in with its incredibly well-researched historical fiction and tenacious female leads''''A sweeping historical drama that''s powerful and tense, full of espionage, making you feel like you''re living in post-war Berlin... Beautifully written''''This was such an emotive and immersive read that certainly stayed with me long after finishing the pages ... I literally couldn''t put this book down. A brilliant story''''Such an emotional, powerful, well-written, totally gripping book. I was blown away''

Objev podobné jako Child of the Ruins - Kate Furnivall

Cormac McCarthy plumbs the depths of human degradation in Child of God, his most brutally violent, shocking work. From the author of Blood Meridian and The Road.1960s, Tennessee. Lester Ballard is a violent, solitary and introverted young backwoodsman, dispossessed on his ancestral land. Homeless, indulging in voyeurism, he is accused of rape.When he is released from jail, he begins to haunt the hilly landscape – preying upon its population, unleashing his impulse for sexualised violence.Commonplace humanity becomes grotesque and, as the story hurtles toward its unforgettable conclusion, McCarthy depicts the most sordid aspects of life with empathy and lyricism.''A powerful and talented writer, able to elicit compassion for his protagonist however terrible his action'' – Sunday TimesPraise for Cormac McCarthy:‘McCarthy worked close to some religious impulse, his books were terrifying and absolute’ – Anne Enright, author of The Green Road and The Wren, The Wren''His prose takes on an almost biblical quality, hallucinatory in its effect and evangelical in its power'' – Stephen King, author of The Shining and the Dark Tower series''[I]n presenting the darker human impulses in his rich prose, [McCarthy] showed readers the necessity of facing up to existence'' – Annie Proulx, author of Brokeback Mountain

Objev podobné jako Child of God - Cormac McCarthy

Norman John Gillies was one of the last children ever born on St Kilda, five years before the whole population was evacuated forever to the British mainland. People had lived on these islands for over four thousand years, developing a thriving, tightly-knit society that knew nothing of crime or money, and took care of its weakest members without hesitation. At the mercy of the seasons and the elements, a unique lifestyle evolved, based around resilience, mutual trust and caring. What was it like to grow up in such harsh conditions? Why and how did this ancient way of life suddenly cease in 1930? Where did the islanders go, and what became of them? And what became of Norman John, child of St Kilda?Shortlisted for The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2020.

Objev podobné jako Child of St Kilda - Beth Waters

Set deep in the Yorkshire Dales, Diane Allen’s A Child of the Dales is a sweeping novel of family, deceit, separation and love.Abandoned as a baby on the steps of a remote inn, Ruby Blake has been raised by the innkeeper’s wife, Martha Metcalfe, unknowing of the family searching for her. One wild stormy night, Ruby is reunited with her long-lost father, who wants to whisk her away to Banksgill Farm for a happy life with her true family. Feeling betrayed by Martha, Ruby follows her father for the chance of a new life.However, Ruby is quickly outcast from her real family for being born of Romani blood by everyone but the charming stable hand, Tom Adams. Struck with loneliness in a village of people who find ways to make her miserable, she seeks friendship and love in Tom. As their relationship blossoms, Ruby is faced with the temptations of a handsome local miner, and when rumours begin to spread, Ruby feels more lost and confused than ever.With his long-lost daughter now safely under his wing, Reuben Blake is still desperately searching for Ruby’s mother, and vows he will not rest until he finds his true love. With Rueben’s mission leading him to the darkest corners of Brough Hill, his search shows only signs of heartbreak and despair. As neither father or daughter feel quite whole, will either finally find where they truly belong?

Objev podobné jako A Child of the Dales - Diane Allen

By Cormac McCarthy, the author of the critically acclaimed Border Trilogy, Child of God is a taut, chilling novel that plumbs the depths of human degradation. Lester Ballard, a violent, solitary and introverted young backwoodsman dispossessed on his ancestral land, is released from jail and allowed to haunt the hill country of East Tennessee, preying on the population with his strange lusts. McCarthy transforms commonplace brushes with humanity - in homesteads, stores and in the woods - into stunning scenes of the comic and the grotesque, and as the story hurtles toward its unforgettable conclusion, depicts the most sordid aspects of life with dignity, humour, and characteristic lyrical brilliance.

Objev podobné jako Child of God - Cormac McCarthy

Iyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told of in the folklore of her people. It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an ''age of wonders,'' as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corrupt - cursed wildlife and strange, divine beasts - are determined to destroy humanity, unless Iyanu can stop them. A timeless fantasy quest inspired by Yoruba culture and myths - from the best Nigerian comics talent! Collects: Iyanu: Child of Wonder Volumes 1 & 2.

Objev podobné jako Iyanu: Child of Wonder Library Edition Volume 1 - Roye Okupe

*#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*''Sizzling romantic tension, intricate world-building, and an irresistible mystery at its core . . . an absolute feast for the senses. A dazzling and deliciously dark debut!'' - Keshe ChowShe knows the taste of death. He''ll stoke her hunger for it.Eighteen-year-old Sarai doesn''t know why someone tried to kill her four years ago, but she does know that her case was closed without justice. Hellbent on vengeance, she returns to the scene of the crime as a Petitor, a prosecutor who can magically detect lies, and is assigned to work with Tetrarch Kadra. Ice-cold and perennially sadistic, Kadra is the most vicious of the four judges who rule the land - and the prime suspect in a string of deaths identical to Sarai''s attempted murder.Certain of his guilt, Sarai begins a double life: solving cases with Kadra by day and plotting his ruin by night. But Kadra is charming and there''s something alluring about the wrath he wields against the city''s corruption. So when the evidence she finds embroils her in a deadly political battle, Sarai must also fight against her attraction to Kadra - because despite his growing hold on her heart, his voice matches the only memory she has of her assailant...The first book in a dazzling, Ancient Rome-inspired romantic fantasy duology, This Monster of Mine is a bloodbath of manipulation, deception, and forbidden love.Join the legions of readers who have fallen hard for This Monster of Mine:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Six stars if I could! This Monster of Mine is a masterclass in fantasy storytelling - combining political intrigue, betrayal, and a rigid class system with a slow-burn romance that keeps you on edge.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book was absolutely phenomenal and exactly what I''ve been craving . . . I already want to reread this!!''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book swept me away . . . absolutely fire''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''OMG this book is absolutely incredible and interesting, I loved it so much. This Monster of Mine must be one of the most fascinating and unique books I''ve ever read . . . I couldn''t put it down.''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This Monster of Mine is an incredible romantasy book that I really can''t recommend enough''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I AM FREAKING OUT BY HOW DELICIOUS AND AWESOME AND AMAZING THIS IS!!!!! I am obsessed, I am Kadra''s wine glass and Sarai''s glower, THIS BOOK IS PHENOMENAL AND I HAVE OFFICIALLY LOST ALL BRAIN CELLS AND COHERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dark romantasy perfection, people!!! YOU NEEEEEEEEEEED TO READ THIS!!!#1 Sunday Times bestseller, 15/04/2025

Objev podobné jako This Monster of Mine - Shalini Abeysekara

Elk Pass is a town cloaked in darkness and plagued by an unknown evil, where twenty years earlier all but one of the town''s children were stolen. That remaining child, now the deputy sheriff, is left to unravel corruption and cover up when his mentor, the town sheriff, dies unexpectedly. The mystery unfolds as a snow storm blows in, threatening to isolate the town, leaving Deputy Bobby Taylor to deal with a plague of rats and the monsters, both human and fae, that follow.

Objev podobné jako The Child of Hameln - Max Turner

When a peaceful settlement on a moon in the furthest reaches of the universe finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius, a mysterious stranger named Kora becomes their best hope for survival.From Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Man of Steel, and Army of the Dead, comes REBEL MOON, an epic science-fantasy event decades in the making.When a peaceful settlement on a moon in the furthest reaches of the universe finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors-outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge. As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a new army of heroes is formed.Novelized by V. Castro, two-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated author. Experience Rebel Moon on the page in this pulse-pounding novelization.

Objev podobné jako Rebel Moon Part One - A Child Of Fire: The Official Novelization - V. Castro

'THIS KIND OF TROUBLE is a spellbinding tale of family secrets and how the influence of past generations impacts on the present. Eze expertly weaves together the elements that show how, over the course of a century, a family can break apart and heal. An excellent debut' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City‘Tochi Eze is a storyteller that the ancestors would be proud of. With masterful strokes, she knits together a beguiling story of history, tragedy, family and destiny. Her characters live on beneath my skin – truly unforgettable’ – Jendella Benson, author of Hope & GloryA riveting, emotionally-charged tale of forbidden love, centred on an estranged couple who are brought together to reckon with the events that tore their family apart decades ago. In 1960s Lagos, a city enlivened with its newfound Independence, headstrong Margaret meets British-born Benjamin, a man seeking his ancestral roots after the death of his half-Nigerian father. Their connection is immediate, but as the two begin to fall in love, they discover that their pasts are more interwoven than they imagined due to a series of devastating events that transpired in their ancestral community. The shadow of these events, combined with Margaret’s deteriorating mental health eventually tear them apart. By 2005, the couple have been estranged for forty years. Margaret has retired to an upscale gated community in Lagos, and seemingly happy Benjamin lives alone in Atlanta, managing his heart problems but feeling unmoored when faced with the question of who to name as his next of kin. But their attempt at a settled life is shattered when their grandson begins to show ominous signs that echo the struggles Margaret once faced. Now, Margaret and Benjamin must finally reunite to confront the buried secrets that they had dismissed in the passion of their youth–secrets that continue to ripple through their family. Their reunion becomes a journey into the past—one that forces them to grapple with both the personal and ancestral burdens that have followed them through generations. A startling and propulsive tale of forbidden love, THIS KIND OF TROUBLE traces the intertwined legacies of one family’s history, exploring the complex relationship between tradition, modernity and the ways we seek healing in a changing world. Spanning a tumultuous century, the story moves us to consider the ways we are beholden to the past and what we owe the future. With this debut novel, Tochi Eze announces herself as a dazzling new literary voice in world literature.

Objev podobné jako This Kind of Trouble - Tochi Eze

‘Important, comprehensive, and superbly researched. All the more urgent at the present time’ BART VAN ES''A terrific, clear-eyed and balanced history that cuts through today’s toxic debates'' DAILY TELEGRAPHHow have those who arrived on Britain’s shores shaped its history?Refugees seeking to reach Britain today often face perilous journeys, impossible bureaucracy and acidic public opinion. But this hasn’t always been the way. For most of our history, Great Britain cherished its outward image as a safe haven for those displaced by religious persecution, political violence or economic crisis – an island of stability in the midst of a violent world.In This Land of Promise, migration scholar Matthew Lockwood overturns many popular modern-day misconceptions about Britain’s history of immigration. Exiles and refugees have been not only a constant presence in Britain across the centuries but also intrinsic to shaping Britain as it is today. This is a profoundly moving and illuminating history, told through the people who lived it: Frederick Douglass and the formerly enslaved men who followed in his footsteps, fleeing America on the hopes of kinder cultures. Little girls like Liesl Ornstein, who discovered they were Jewish only when Hitler took Austria, who were sent to England and told to call themselves ‘Elizabeth’. Sun Yat-sen, who found sanctuary in London – a brief abduction aside – before becoming the father of modern China. Freddie Mercury, who at every turn tried to shake Zanzibar from his bones.Almost every time, we see when we look back, Britain has not been an island refuge from the world, but an island refuge for the world. Not a country burdened by refugees, but instead transformed and strengthened by them.

Objev podobné jako This Land of Promise - Matthew Lockwood

Winner of the prestigious international Bologna Ragazzi Award for Fiction 2017 "A gorgeous homage to the power of the written word" Guardian "A fresh and fascinating collaboration between two gifted masters" The New York Times In this inspiring, lyrical tale about the rewards of reading and sharing stories, a little girl sails her raft "across a sea of words" to arrive at the house of a small boy. There she invites him to come away with her on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy's imagination. Now a lifetime of magic lies ahead of him... But who will be next?

Objev podobné jako A Child of Books - Oliver Jeffers, Winston Sam

For readers of Lilac Girls and The Tattooist of Auschwitz, a heartbreaking story of survival, where life or death relies on the smallest chance and happiness can be found in the darkest times.​It is 1942 and Eva Adami has boarded a train to Auschwitz. Barely able to breathe due to the press of bodies and exhausted from standing up for two days, she can think only of her longed-for reunion with her husband Michal, who was sent there six months earlier.But when Eva arrives at Auschwitz, there is no sign of Michal and the stark reality of the camp comes crashing down upon her. As she lies heartbroken and shivering on a thin mattress, her head shaved by rough hands, she hears a whisper. Her bunkmate, Sofie, is reaching out her hand...As the days pass, the two women learn each other’s hopes and dreams – Eva’s is that she will find Michal alive in this terrible place, and Sofie’s is that she will be reunited with her son Tomas, over the border in an orphanage in Austria. Sofie sees the chance to engineer one last meeting between Eva and Michal and knows she must take it even if means befriending the enemy…But when Eva realizes she is pregnant, she fears she has endangered both their lives. The women promise to protect each other’s children, should the worst occur. For they are determined to hold on to the last flower of hope in the shadows and degradation: their precious children, who they pray will live to tell their story when they no longer can.

Objev podobné jako The Child of Auschwitz

Společenská hra - strategická hra, pro 1 až 6 hráčů, délka hry 60 min, v českém jazyce, vhodné od 18 let This War of Mine je desková hra inspirovaná oceňovanou stejnojmennou počítačovou hrou. Jedná se o strategickou a kooperativní hru se silným zaměřením na vyprávění a rozhodnutí hráčů. Děj je zasazen do válečného prostředí, do polorozpadlého domu uprostřed města zasaženého válkou. Hráči jsou v roli civilistů, kteří každý den i noc bojují o přežití. Zabezpečují svůj úkryt, hledají jídlo a další věci, které by se jim mohly hodit, a rovněž se snaží udržet své lidství. Činí společná rozhodnutí, která více či méně a dříve či později ovlivní všechny hráče, kteří mají společný cíl. Tím je přežít do konce války. Hra This War of Mine je určena výhradně pro dospělé hráče. Obsahuje znepokojivé a brutální scény. Klíčové vlastnosti deskové hry This War of MineStolní hra inspirovaná oceňovanou počítačovou hrouHra This War of Mine je kooperativní a...

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From the author of If You Still Recognise Me comes a delicious story of two people brought together by a shared love of food as they figure out themselves and each other.Auden is finding different ways to be themself. The first - using their new chosen name, which feels most authentically them. The second - starting a food blog where they can share their passion for food, through family recipes and the stories behind them. And when the blog brings them Valerie, they discover more than they''d ever expected.It''s been over a year since Valerie lost her mum - her beautiful, vibrant mum who loved cooking. Since her mum''s death, Valerie and her dad have drifted further and further apart, the kitchen left cold and empty, until Valerie finds Auden''s blog. The blog (and its writer) spark something in Valerie. Could she have found a recipe for happiness?Praise for If You Still Recognise Me:"Cynthia So leans into the complex fluidity of relationships over time, across generations and communities, shaded by culture and circumstances. Elsie''s story is romantic, warm, wise, and disarmingly sincere." - Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda"An epic fandom, a scavenger hunt for a lost love and an ode to cultural inheritance - this is a wonderfully heartfelt and joyously queer romance" - Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe"If You Still Recognise Me is a poignant, perfectly formed debut about queer love, fandom and family." - Lex Croucher, author of Gwen and Art are Not in Love"Refreshing, relatable and raw in its honesty, this is the book I wish I''d had as a queer teen discovering my identity." - Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea"Suffused with queer wistfulness and the ache to be known, So''s debut is as intimate and revelatory as the first touch of a first crush''s hand." - Riley Redgate, author of Seven Ways We Lie

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This Thing of Blood & Love, Lesley Saunders’ fifth collection with Two Rivers Press, is an intense examination of human culpability, the secrets we half-keep from ourselves, the contradictory selves we inhabit, the histories that live on unreconciled in us, the planet whose imperfect stewards we are; and above all the unfathomable mystery of being (in) a body, incarnated, made flesh – a thing of blood and love that betrays us with its appalling vulnerabilities.The poems in this book display the celebratory delight in language which has continued to impress readers and reviewers of Saunders’ work, though here imbued with a disturbed and disturbing awareness of mortality – the ultimate vulnerability from which in the end we derive our deepest sense of self.

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INTRODUCED BY LAUREN GROFF ''Rumer Godden''s novels have a timeless shimmer'' GUARDIAN''One hundred years after her birth, Rumer Godden''s novels still pulse with life'' MATTHEW DENNISON, TELEGRAPH''Her craftsmanship is always sure'' NEW YORK TIMES''The motto was Pax but the word was set in a circle of thorns. Peace, but what a strange peace, made of unremitting toil and effort . . .''Bruised by tragedy, Philippa Talbot leaves behind a successful career with the civil service for a new calling: to join an enclosed order of Benedictine nuns. In this small community of fewer than one hundred women, she soon discovers all the human frailties: jealousy, love, despair. But each crisis of heart and conscience is guided by the compassion and intelligence of the Abbess and by the Sisters'' shared bond of faith and ritual. Away from the world, and yet at one with it, Philippa must learn to forgive and forget her past . . .A vivid, moving and insightful portrait of religious community, In This House of Brede is one of Godden''s very best ''convent novels - from the author of Black Narcissus and The River

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A picture book of affirmations inspired by Scripture from contemporary singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger, My Beloved Child: Words of Love from the Father shows children just how big and never-ending God''s love is for them.Inspired by Sarah''s viral song "Belovedness," this lyrical message is written like a love letter from God to his beloved children. Using Scripture as the text''s foundation, little readers will be reminded of God''s great love and powerful truths with each page turned. Children will learn that being a child of God--a beloved--means His love can''t be taken away or erased. It''s their identity as sons and daughters of a loving heavenly Father.This sweet and tender book for girls and boys ages 4 to 8reassures kids of God''s love for them;includes popular and powerful Bible verses, such as Psalm 139:14 and Isaiah 43:1;features beautiful illustrations from Dikshaa Pawaskar; andis a perfect gift for a baby shower, baptism, baby dedication, or child''s birthday.Give your child the gift of knowing they are deeply loved by God--let My Beloved Child be the reminder they carry with them always.

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As Ronald Blythe writes in his Foreword, ‘This keenly argued book confronts today’s fashionable cynicism and despair, and thus has a message for the current moment when the experience of ageing, or the environment, or of those complex skills and emotions which go into the creation of poetry or stories or music, are all distorted or ignored in favour of what is called “reality”, but where the highest thought and achievement are concerned, is not at all real.’Michael Mayne is one of the greatest Anglican priest-writers. His genius was to stir the reader to sit up and see, to notice the world as if for the first time. This Sunrise of Wonder is a collection of letters written over 20 years ago for his two grandchildren, Adam and Anna, that beautifully and memorably expresses Mayne’s vision of life. For him, to be human is to learn to be attentive, to recognise the mystery of people and of things. Learn how to see, he tells us, for to see is the beginning of wonder. He quotes from the poet Alastair Reid: ‘Amazement is the thing. Not love, but the astonishment of loving.’

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Simulátor a Dobrodružná, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra DLC nbsp;This War of Mine: Stories - Last Broadcast PC tvoří druhou část příběhu. Ke hraní je vyžadováno vlastnictví základní hry nbsp;This War of Mine PC. Prozkoumejte pravdu V této kapitole bude vaším cílem prozkoumat, jakou roli hraje pravda v době zoufalství. Zahrajte si za radiooperátoraVe nbsp;This War of Mine: Stories - Last Broadcast PC se zhostíte role...

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Simulátor a Dobrodružná, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! DLC nbsp;This War of Mine: Stories Season Pass nbsp;PC přináší tři nové příběhy do hry. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Ke hraní je vyžadováno vlastnictví základní hry nbsp;This War of Mine PC. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Season Pass This War of Mine: Stories Season Pass PC obsahuje kompletní sadu nových příběhů, které lze zakoupit každý zvlášť.

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Simulátor a Adventura, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra DLC nbsp;This War of Mine: Stories - Father's Promise PC vyžaduje ke hraní vlastnictví základní hry. Herní doplněk This War of Mine: Stories - Father's Promise PC přináší originální příběh ze světa This War of Mine. Krutá doba zoufalství Projděte příběhem, který popisuje boj rodiny o zachování kousku lidskosti v krutých dobách zoufalství. Zahrajte si za AdamaAdam, jako otec,...

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Simulátor a Adventura, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra DLC nbsp;This War of Mine: Stories Fading Embers PC přináší již třetí část příběhu. Ke hraní je vyžadováno vlastnictví základní hry nbsp;This War of Mine PC. Prozkoumejte dilemata Co je v životě důležitější? Přežití člověka nebo jeho odkazu? Lidský život nebo spása duše? Zahrajte si za AnjuVe nbsp;This War of Mine: Stories Fading Embers PC se ztotožníte s postavou Anji, která...

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Koko won't do what is expected of her. Defying her family's wishes, she has brought up her eleven-year-old daughter alone in her apartment. And now, after a casual affair, she is unexpectedly pregnant again. What will this mean for her already troubled relationship with her daughter? As she faces the future, memories of her own childhood loss flood into her consciousness, threatening to overwhelm her.'A terrific novel' Angela CarterTranslated by Geraldine Harcourt

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With an Introduction and Notes by Lionel Kelly, University of Reading.This Side of Paradise tells the story of Amory Blaine, the only child of wealthy parents, whose journey from adolescence to adulthood follows him from prep school through to Princeton University, where his literary talents flourish, in contrast to his academic failure. A sequence of love affairs with beautiful young women are fatally damaged by the collapse of his family’s fortune, and the novel ends with him poised to face the challenge of making his own way in the world. Composed in an unconventional narrative mode, the novel is a rich fusion of satiric and romance idioms, and found a captivated audience on its publication in 1920. It made Fitzgerald rich and famous overnight.The Beautiful and Damned is a bleaker version of the corrosive power of wealth and its privileges, one of Fitzgerald’s abiding subjects. Anthony Patch, is heir to a huge fortune, whose marriage to the beautiful and indolent Gloria is increasingly shadowed by Anthony’s fall into alcoholism. Though he wins a lawsuit to gain his inheritance of millions of dollars, it is a pyrrhic victory, for he is now a physically and morally broken man.

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The 15th anniversary edition of a brilliant, action-packed and gripping novel of Charles Darwin''s voyage on the Beagle - longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. New introduction from Daisy Goodwin.''A master storyteller'' Sunday TimesIn 1831 Charles Darwin set off in HMS Beagle under the command of Captain Robert Fitzroy on a voyage that would change the world. This is the story of a deep friendship between two men, and the twin obsessions that tear them apart, leading one to triumph, and the other to disaster.''An outstandingly good first novel. A page-turning action-adventure combined with subtle intellectual arguments. The meticulous research enriches this fascinating tale'' Sunday Telegraph

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As Iyanu continues to master her burgeoning powers, she finds herself in the midst of a fierce conflict between Elu and the People of the Deep, led by the formidable Queen Adura and her second-in-command, Boju. Meanwhile, Toye reunites with Biyi in the Riverlands, after discovering a mysterious set of artifacts that appear to have evil intent! A timeless fantasy quest inspired by Yoruba culture and myths - from the best Nigerian comics talent!

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A BEAUTIFULLY EVOCATIVE STORY OF A CHILD''S JOURNEY TO ENGLAND ON BOARD EMPIRE WINDRUSH, FROM AN INTERNATIONALLY CELEBRATED, MULTI-AWARD-WINNING POET AND AN EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT ILLUSTRATOR."you''re stepping into historybringing your Caribbean eyeto another horizon"With one last hug, Windrush chid waves goodbye to his Caribbean home and sets sail across the ocean to Britain. In this powerful picture book, full of hope and promise, celebrated poet John Agard and illustrator Sophie Bass movingly evoke the journey made by children and their families as part of the Windrush Generation.PRAISE FOR JOHN AGARD''S WINDRUSH CHILD:Shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2023Shortlisted for the Spark! School Book Award 2023Longlisted for the Jhalak Children''s & YA Prize 2023Longlisted for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for IllustrationLonglisted for the Children’s Literature Festivals Book Awards 2023Longlisted for the 2023 Klaus Flugge Prize"A gorgeous bedtime read that will reward repeat readings, deceptively simple, emotionally deep." Joseph Coelho, Children''s Laureate"A beautiful picture book with gorgeous illustrations ... I couldn''t think of a better way for young children to learn about history and understand the world." David Walliams“John Agard’s hopeful poem commemorates a child’s Windrush journey from the Caribbean, and bold and vivid illustrations sing of palm trees and mangos left behind, and new experiences, including pigeons and terraced houses and snow.” ‘One to Watch’, Sunday Times (Culture)"Debut illustrator Bass’s intricate, colourful, arresting pictures bring out all the resonances of Agard’s spare text in this story of a child, a ship, a journey, and a new life enriched by the loves and memories of the old." Guardian"A poetic story brought to life by Sophie Bass’s colour-popping illustrations." Daily Mail"A stunning picture book ... with the distinctive, vibrant art of Sophie Bass.” The Bookseller“The illustrations by Sophie Bass powerfully convey his parents’ emotions at different stages of the journey: hope, excitement, anxiety and relief are etched on to their faces in subtle ways. The child’s perspective of his adventure is the true soul of the book though and will stay in the reader’s memory for a long time.” Just Imagine

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Don’t stoke the flames unless you want to get burned . . .It’s not going well for Aberdeen''s NE Division: half the force is off sick, all leave has been cancelled, someone has firebombed a hotel full of migrants and there’s a massive protest march happening this Saturday.With officers dropping like flies, Detective Inspector Logan McRae has to kick off a major murder investigation with a skeleton staff of misfits, idiots and malingerers until the top brass can arrange back-up from other divisions.But, as bad as everything seems, things are about to get much, much worse . . .* * *Praise for Stuart MacBride:''Dark and brilliantly written'' – Linwood Barclay, author of I will Ruin You''MacBride is a damned fine writer'' – Peter James, author of Picture You Dead''Crime fiction of the highest order'' – Mark Billingham, author of The Last Dance

Objev podobné jako This House of Burning Bones - Stuart MacBride

Unlike later buildings called ‘health centres’, The Pioneer Health Centre was not a medical facility offering curative services. It was a club in which families were encouraged to cultivate their own health, and in which the doctors who ran the Centre attempted to look at health, science and social development in a new way. At one level, as a local social welfare project, the Centre was a significant success. At another, it had a much greater ambition, which was to find a way to address the growing threat that human activity posed to the natural environment. This aspect of the experiment was not a success, but can now be seen as having been visionary for its time. The story of the Peckham Experiment will appeal to anyone who is interested in the influence of biological ideas on social welfare politics in early twentieth century Britain, and anyone who is seeking to think about new ways to improve the human environment, strengthen local communities and improve the lives of ordinary people.

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A Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller.A page-turning debut of suspense about a young couple desperate to have a child of their own—and the unsettling consequences of getting what they always wanted.Christopher and Hannah are a happily married surgeon and nurse with picture-perfect lives. All that’s missing is a child. When Janie, an abandoned six-year-old, turns up at their hospital, Christopher forms an instant connection with her, and he convinces Hannah they should take her home as their own.But Janie is no ordinary child, and her damaged psyche proves to be more than her new parents were expecting. Janie is fiercely devoted to Christopher, but she acts out in increasingly disturbing ways, directing all her rage at Hannah. Unable to bond with Janie, Hannah is drowning under the pressure, and Christopher refuses to see Janie’s true nature.Hannah knows that Janie is manipulating Christopher and isolating him from her, despite Hannah’s attempts to bring them all together. But as Janie’s behavior threatens to tear Christopher and Hannah apart, the truth behind Janie’s past may be enough to push them all over the edge.

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Weaving together narratives that celebrate the triumph of Black female resistance, Catherine Joy White takes us on a unique journey through the eyes of positive and inspiring disruptors. Throughout history, acts of defiance have taken place in secret, in kitchens, churches, through trusted networks. Others were projected onto a global stage through art, politics and activism.From Alice Walker to Beyoncé, from Audre Lorde to Doreen Lawrence, from Aretha Franklin to Zendaya: Catherine Joy White charts her own journey to self-discovery through the prism of extraordinary women to create a beautiful tapestry of Black joy. Taking on the legacy of Angela Davis''s Women, Race and Class, Audre Lorde''s Sister Outsider and Saidiya Hartman''s Wayward Lives, This Thread of Gold brings new life to the history of Black women''s resistance.

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Put a smile on your dial with this collection of sinister but adorable feline troublemakers. The only thing cuter than a fluffy animal, is a fluffy animal that looks as though it might want to murder you. This book of fabulous plotting kitties will have you feeling simultaneously judged and loved — a mighty combination that can propel you out of any rut. So next time you need a boost, these devious cats are here to the rescue.

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Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: simulátor, This War of Mine je hra o válce, v níž nebudete hrát za elitního vojáka, který všechny své nepřátele zlikviduje pomocí rachotících zbraní, ale za skupinku civilistů, kteří se snaží přežít v obléhaném městě. Hra se snaží přiblížit, jaké to je ocitnout se v bezvýchodné situaci, kdy se i cesta do obchodu s potravinami může stát člověku osudnou. Potýkat se ovšem přeživší musí nejen s nedostatkem jídla, léčiv, ale i neutuchajícím nebezpečím v podobě odstřelovačů a nepřátelských skupinek, které se z vašich zásob snaží uloupit, co se jen dá. Tato fotografie je vypnuta z colorboxu a nebude se v něm tedy zobrazovat. This War of Mine je hra o válce, v níž nebudete hrát za elitního vojáka, který všechny své nepřátele zlikviduje...

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Herní doplněk / DLC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: Akční, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra Steam nbsp;V This War of Mine: The Little Ones nahlédnete na hrůzy války z nové perspektivy - z perspektivy dítěte. Omlouváme se, ale snažíte se o zobrazení videa, které není podporováno vaším zařízením. 82% V This War of Mine: The Little Ones nahlédnete na hrůzy války z nové perspektivy - z perspektivy dítěte. Jedná se o DLC, takže ke spuštění je vyžadovaná původní hra. Vypnuto Jak daleko zajdete, abyste ochránili dětské životy? Vypnuto Uhlové barvy doplňují pochmurnost zpracování. Vypnuto...

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ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY'This House of Grief, in its restraint and control, bears comparison with In Cold Blood' KATE ATKINSON 'It grabbed me by the throat in the same way that the podcast series Serial did' GILLIAN ANDERSON'Utterly gripping' MARK HADDONFather's Day, 2005. Just after nightfall, a discarded husband drove his three young sons back to their mother, his ex-wife. On that dark country road, barely five minutes from the children's home, the old white car swerved off the highway and plunged into a dam.The father freed himself and swam to the bank, but the car sank to the bottom, and all the children drowned. The court case that followed became Helen Garner's obsession, one that would take over her life until its final verdict. The resulting book is a true-crime classic and literary masterpiece, which examines just what we are capable of and how fiercely we hide it from ourselves.A W&N Essential with an introduction by Rachel Cooke

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Not real. The mantra seventeen-year-old Nina repeats to herself the morning after her almost-boyfriend, Ethan Travvers, jumped onto the tracks in front of a freight train. The two words that keep the truth just far enough away so the loss can''t touch her, grief can''t break her. After all, there is the family image to uphold, especially when her father''s startup is falling apart. Maintaining the illusion of wholeness and success within their tight-knit California community is everything to Nina''s mom and grandma. The pretence is working - until Nina''s all-star older sister, Carmen, is dismissed from college and abruptly returns home. Carmen''s arrival and strange behaviour dig up buried memories, leading Nina to wonder if there is more to the story of Ethan than even she knew. The truth is not what she wants to believe: about Carmen, about Ethan, but mostly, about herself. Emotionally layered and unflinchingly honest, this novel will resonate with readers who love deeply affecting stories that tackle teen heartache in the vein of Kathleen Glasgow and Laura Nowlin.

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