tree in the courtyard jeff gottesfeld
Tree In the Courtyard - Jeff Gottesfeld
The tree in the courtyard was a horse chestnut. Her leaves were green stars; her flowers foaming cones of white and pink. Seagulls flocked to her shade. She spread roots and reached skyward in peace. The tree watched a little girl, who played and laughed and wrote in a diary. When strangers invaded the city and warplanes roared overhead, the tree watched the girl peek out of the curtained window of the annex. It watched as she and her family were taken away—and when her father returned after the war, alone. The tree died the summer Anne Frank would have turned eighty-one, but its seeds and saplings have been planted around the world as a symbol of peace. Its story, and Anne’s story, are beautifully told and illustrated in this powerful picture book.
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Lost in the Stream - JEFF RAUSEO
Explore Cinema History, Stream Your Favorites This engaging book by Jeff Rauseo blends film history with a modern guide to streaming, helping you navigate the complex history of movie making and ultimately how to know what to watch in the vast ocean of content. From the golden age of Hollywood to the best new movies to stream, Rauseo breaks down the ever-evolving movie watching experience to help us understand the good, the bad, and the ugly of streaming. Ever feel overwhelmed by endless streaming choices? Jeff Rauseo’s Lost in the Stream is your ultimate roadmap, combining movie history insights with an in-depth breakdown of how streaming influences the movies that are made and the ones that we are shown. Whether you’re searching for the best new movies to stream, hidden Amazon Prime movies, or fun movies to watch on Netflix, this book has you covered. Blending nostalgia with today’s streaming hits, Lost in the Stream dives deep into the iconic history of film that shaped the art while helping you discover new favorites. It’s the perfect companion for movie buffs and casual viewers alike. Inside, you ll find:A breakdown of the evolution of film watching, from drive-ins to Blockbuster nights and beyond Engaging insights into the impact finances and algorithms have on the movies that are made A guide to discovering the best films for youNever Wonder What to Watch Again. If you liked The New York Times Book of Movies, The Science of Interstellar, or Oscar Wars, you’ll love Lost in the Stream.
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Dexter In The Dark - Jeff Lindsay
No rest for the wicked - the serial killer with a heart is back . . .As seen on TV - DEXTER: NEW BLOOD - major new dramaDexter Morgan is busy planning his wedding to Rita to complete his nice-guy disguise.But when a student is found burnt, molested and headless - seemingly sacrificed to an ancient god - and Dex is brought in as forensic analyst to help investigate, he realises he could be dealing with someone a whole lot more sinister than he is. Soon it seems the dark passenger in Dexter s head has gone into hiding. And when something creeps out your friendly neighbourhood serial killer, you know it s serious . . . As Halpern and Dexter are stalked by death, it looks like it s getting personal - especially as Dex now has a family to protect. Gradually, Dexter realises his stepchildren might share his extracurricular interest in death. Could he help them target their bloodlust, just as he steers his own? But to do that, Dex must cope with a certain mutilated sergeant from his past, and more importantly . . . stay alive . . .
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The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen - Shokoofeh Azar
From the International Booker Prize and National Book Award finalist Shokoofeh Azar, The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen is a stylistic and emotionally powerful novel about a large, complicated family and a love affair lasting decades.Spanning fifty years in the history of modern Iran, this lush, layered story embraces politics and love, revolution and reconstruction as it recounts the destinies of twelve children who, one night long-ago, get lost inside a mysterious palace.In Azarâ ™s new novel, each lost childâ ™s story unfolds against the backdrop of immense cultural and political transformation, where lovers must survive war and revolution to keep their flames alive, and family bonds are testedâ ”especially those between the living and the dead. The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen is also the moving tale of one familyâ ™s efforts to preserve the richness of Iranian culture in the face of Islamic hegemony following the 1979 revolution.
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The Little Christmas Tree - Thomas Meyer, Philippe Goossens
It’s the size of one’s heart that matters most in this heartfelt Christmas story for young readers!Alex the Christmas tree is teased because he is the smallest fir tree in the tree nursery. He can’t hold as many ornaments, he can’t stand as tall . . . Alex isn’t sure any animal family will want him as their Christmas tree. When the families come to choose their fir tree, Alex isn’t noticed at first. But then Selma, the smallest rabbit of all, discovers him. The rabbit family takes Alex home, and they all celebrate and sing together–even Alex, the littlest Christmas tree with the biggest holiday spirit! Swiss best-selling author Thomas Meyer tells the story with humor and a big dose of Christmas spirit. Philippe Goossen’s pictures create a warm mood, and his characters win hearts–big and small.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: A Tree for Christmas - Jane Riordanová
Festive Story Inspired By Milne’s Classic Stories About The Nation’s Favourite BearA pocket-sized, beautifully illustrated warming winter tale for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Best Bear in All The World.It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas tree but when Pooh and Piglet set off to find the perfect tree in the Hundred Acre Wood they soon run into difficulties. But perhaps with the help of their friends Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger and Owl, they’ll be able to make this a Christmas to remember. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself – are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child’s imagination like no other story before or since.The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for 95 years.
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Oxford Reading Tree Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories Decode and Develop: Level 1+: The Lemon Pip - Roderick Hunt
Chip tries to grow a lemon tree in The Lemon Pip.An exciting new set of Level 1+ stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. Full of humour and drama with familiar settings and real-life scenarios that children can relate to that will delight young readers. Featuring all your favourite characters, children will enjoy exploring the detailed humorous illustrations and be captivated by the storylines.These phonics-based stories are perfect for embedding and building on children s phonics knowledge. They contain high-interest vocabulary to support language development.Each book contains inside cover notes to help adults read and explore the content with the child, supporting their decoding and language comprehension development. Free teaching notes on Oxford Owl support independent reading, guided reading, writing, and speaking, listening and drama activities.
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The Spider - Lars Kepler
Three years ago, Detective Saga Bauer received an ominous postcard describing a gun and nine white bullets - one of which was intended for her partner, Detective Joona Linna. The sender alleged that Saga was the only person who could save him. But as time passed, the threat faded. Until now. A sack with a decomposing body has been found hanging from a tree in the forest. A milky white bullet casing turns up at the scene. When the body count begins to rise, the police realise that the killer is sending riddles, offering them the chance to stop the murders before they happen. But the police always seem to arrive a moment too late. As they begin to close in, the case becomes more and more tangled. Someone is spinning a fiendishly intricate web, pulling Joona ever closer to a trap he may not be able to escape.
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The Big Book of Useless Science Knowledge - Neon Squid
An encyclopedia of mind-bogglingly random science facts that will lodge in your brain and refuse to leave.Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt?In this compendium of obscure facts readers will be treated to baffling scientific knowledge they would never learn at school. Broken into chapters including engineering, space, and biology, a team of experts has scoured the margins to find the silliest and most pointless science facts that the world has to offer.Accompanied by hilarious illustrations, kids will meet the ants turned to zombies by a deadly fungus, discover why astronauts left their poo on the Moon, and find out about the rainstorm that lasted a million years (before umbrellas were invented!). They will also learn completely useless information like that all of the hair on your head could hold the weight of two elephants.(SPOILER: the information in this book isn’t really useless. It will inspire, shock, and amuse the reader–and maybe spark an interest that will last a lifetime. It just won’t help you with any exams!)
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Grand Old Oak and the Birthday Ball - Piercey Rachel
Welcome friends and settle in there s lots to do and seeas I tell you the story of our oldest, wisest tree... With its gnarled trunk, giant branches and glossy leaves, Grand Old Oak is Bear s favourite tree in the woodland. When Bear learns that Oak is five hundred years old, he decides to plan an extra-special birthday ball.In this first storybook of poetry, join Bear and his friends through the seasons as they prepare a magical birthday party, with lots of things to spot along the way.· An immersive, cosy world that encourages little ones to look at nature around them and step into a world of imaginative play, where animals do just as a child would: play games, enjoy a party, go on a picnic and experience each season of life· Engaging spotting activity for young children, with spreads themed around Oak s birthday party set in the magical woodland, and a familiar cast of woodland friends to follow· A sure hit for fans of the well-loved first book in the series, If You Go Down to the Woods Today· Perfect birthday gift book which builds an immersive, tender world and encourages the reader to look at the natural world around them with wonder and delight Words of praise for The Brown Bear Wood Series A simple introduction to poetry, perfectly aimed at young children, that will be loved and enjoyed for a long time. - Independent s Best Kids Poetry Book 2021 A tour de force of interactive two-dimensional nature. - Kirkus starred review A simple yet magical first book of poetry. - The Telegraph
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The Witches of Santo Stefano - Wendy Webb
An investigative journalist uncovers the haunting secret history of her own ancestors in a bewitching novel by the bestselling author of Daughters of the Lake.When Cassie Graves discovers her husband’s affair, it’s enough to chip away at the foundation of her life. But after researching her family’s Italian ancestry, it completely crumbles beneath her.Her grandmother Gia’s often-told stories about the past are a lie. Her much-romanticized great-grandfather Giovanni may not even have existed. Most alarming of all, it appears her mysterious great-grandmother Violetta died by stregoneria—witchcraft. Now, piecing together the puzzle of her family tree in the small, centuries-old hill town of Santo Stefano, Cassie finds help from a welcoming group of locals: the accommodating Renzo; Dante, whose own family history connects with Cassie’s; and the ethereal Luna, an interpreter of dreams who gives Cassie a protective amulet—and the warning that she may have walked into a trap.When Cassie comes upon an old spell book, she gets closer to unearthing long-buried family secrets, the truth about a powerful female lineage, and the haunting discovery of who she really is.
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Under the Starlit Sky - James Aldred
Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this exquisite book explores one majestic oak tree in the forest, from roots to canopy.... with a huge fold-out surprise at the end. Under the Starlit Sky takes readers to the heart of the Bialowieza forest in Poland and Belarus, where owls hoot, wolves howl, fireflies glow and dormice scurry. With artwork as rich and dense as the forest itself, there is much to explore at every level, and readers can scour the forest floor, understory and canopy for the world #39;s most secretive woodland creatures. Finally reaching the top of the tree, they are rewarded with the most magical sight - the final page of the book folds out to reveal a huge illustration of the oak tree and its many animal inhabitants, perfect for spreading out on the floor and poring over for hours.
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The Boy Who Flew with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 3) - Shepherd Andy
Tomas can t imagine life without his little dragon Flicker. He s become more than a pet - he s a friend like no other. And growing dragons on the dragonfruit tree in the garden with his friends Ted, Kat and Kai is the most amazing thing ever. But Tomas has promised Grandad something - that he and his friends will let their dragons go back to where they belong. The only problem is - that isn t such an easy thing to do. Not when they are still having so much fun with dragons Flicker, Sunny, Crystal and Dodger. Not when they still have to work out where the dragons home is, and how to get the dragons to leave. And not when Tomas is so close to uncovering the true story of the mysterious dragonfruit tree ...
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Our World in Pictures: Trees, Leaves, Flowers
Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children s book takes you on an exciting expedition through the wonders of the plant kingdom.Have you ever wondered which plants eat insects? Or how cacti store water? How about which flowers look like bees? Or where is the tallest tree in the world? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Trees, Leaves, Flowers Seeds may be the book for you! Explore the incredible world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees, whilst you discover all about the weirdest, smelliest and deadliest flowers on our planet, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Celebrate your child s curiosity as they explore:-Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page -Highly visual approach to learning -Ideal combination of colourful diagrams with infographic text boxesThis captivating kids encyclopedia also takes a fun, more sideways look at some truly strange plants, such as trees with fruits like a giant s fingers, orchids that look like monkey faces, seeds that spin like helicopters, and trees that drip poison! The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your favourite flowers, plants, trees and more.This plant encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making this nature book an ideal combination of colourful diagrams and infographic text boxes. In association with DK Smithsonian, the text proves easily-accesible for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations.Learn all about the world one picture at a time!If you like Trees, Leaves, Flowers Seeds, then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly-visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can dive into the world of dinosaurs with The Dinosaur Book, become a vehicle virtuoso with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes and venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People Places.
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Written in Bones - James Oswald
ENTER THE DARKEST CORNERS OF EDINBURGH IN THIS GRITTY, MYSTERIOUS AND SPINE-TINGLING MURDER INVESTIGATION . . . Full to the brim with intrigue. You will not be disappointed 5***** Reader Review Grips you from the beginning and doesn t let go 5***** Reader Review Unsettling atmosphere, strong sense of place and a canny twist: Oswald easily outstrips the formulaic work of bigger names GUARDIAN_______The roots of murder run deep . . . When a body is found in a tree in The Meadows, Edinburgh s scenic parkland, forensics suggest the corpse has fallen from a great height. Which makes Detective Inspector Tony McLean ask the question: was it an accident, or a murder designed to send a chilling message? . . . As McLean traces the victim s journey, it takes him back to Edinburgh s past, and through its underworld - crossing paths with some of its most dangerous and most vulnerable people. And waiting at the end of it all, is the truth behind a crime that cuts to the very heart of the city . . ._______ PRAISE FOR THE INSPECTOR McLEAN SERIES Oswald s writing is in a class above most Daily Express Creepy, gritty and gruesome Sunday Mirror Hugely enjoyable Mirror Oswald is among the leaders of excellent Scottish crime writers Daily Mail
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RHS The Tree in My Garden - Kate Bradbury
One tree, in one garden. Can it really make a difference?In RHS The Tree in My Garden, award-winning wildlife author Kate Bradbury reveals the amazing effect planting a single tree in your garden can have - and dares to imagine what would happen if every gardener up and down the country did the same. Combining practical gardening advice, eye-opening scientific research, reflections on the cultural importance of different species, and evocative accounts of how vital trees are for countless different forms of wildlife, this book will leave you in no doubt that every garden needs a tree!This terrific tree book features a directory of 50 key species, each one beautifully illustrated by Lucille Clerc and packed with information about each tree s appearance, care needs, and the wildlife it supports - to help you choose the best tree for your own garden, or learn more about the trees you may already have. Dive into the pages of this tree identification book to discover: - 50 illustrated profiles of a wide range of trees suitable for different gardens and preferences- Eye-opening accounts of the importance of trees for our planet, our wildlife, and ourselves- Essential practical information to help readers choose, plant, prune, and care for their tree- Ideas for making your own leaf mould and ways to get involved in community planting projects- Stunning illustrations by Lucille Clerc that convey the beauty and the mystery of treesThis book is perfect for anyone wanting to attract more wildlife to their garden! So whether you re an environmentalist intent on reducing your carbon footprint, a budding gardener looking to choose the best tree for your outdoor space or you re simply seeking a guide about the natural history of the trees in your garden, RHS The Tree In My Garden is something the whole family can explore, discover and love. No garden should be without a tree. Plant one, watch it grow - and become part of something bigger!
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The Last Book Written by a Human - Jeff Burningham
In The Last Book Written by a Human, tech entrepreneur Jeff Burningham delivers a profound and urgent exploration of what it truly means to be human in the age of AI—challenging us to embrace wisdom, love, and deep human connection as we navigate an uncertain future alongside machines.What does it mean to be human? At a time when AI is rapidly changing the way we live, work, and think, this may be the biggest question we face. In The Last Book Written by a Human, tech entrepreneur and investor Jeff Burningham wrestles with the fundamental questions of existence, the future role of artificial intelligence in society, and the increasingly complex union between humanity and its creations. With raw honesty, Burningham shares his personal story from Mormon missionary and Bishop to successful entrepreneur to his gubernatorial run and beyond, offering reflections on our otherworldly potential and uncertain future in the age of AI. His call to action is clear: As machines become smarter, we must become wiser. You will discover: * How the rise of AI is forcing humanity to confront fundamental questions about consciousness, intelligence, and what it means to be truly human. * Why the development of AI must be guided by love, wisdom, and compassion. * How to navigate relationships in the future, ensuring we maintain genuine human connection alongside increasingly synthetic ones. * The importance of reforming institutions—religious, governmental, and business—to support human flourishing. * The cosmic necessity of mastering your life as a human being, rather than a human doing. This book is a wake-up call for our species to evolve beyond our unconscious patterns, false beliefs, and outdated systems in order to thrive in the age of AI.
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The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter (The Making of The Long Haul) - Jeff Kinney
Go on a movie-making journey of epic proportions in The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next ChapterMaking a movie is a lot like going on a road trip. There are twists and turns and lots of surprises along the way.Hit the road with author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest 20th Century Fox movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.Find out what it takes to film a flock of seagulls invading a mini-van. Learn about a robot pig and an animatronic three-year-old. And discover everything that goes into making a feature film. Complete with exclusive set photos, storyboards and original cartoons by Jeff Kinney. The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: the Next Chapter is the perfect book for anyone who s ever wondered how a movie gets made. But buckle up: You re in for a wild ride.
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The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon - Brad Stone
**Winner of the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award** Brad Stone s definitive book on Amazon and Bezos The Guardian A masterclass in deeply researched investigative financial journalism . . . riveting The TimesThe definitive story of the largest and most influential company in the world and the man whose drive and determination changed business forever.Though Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail, its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, was never content with being just a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store , offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To achieve that end, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that s never been cracked. Until now...Jeff Bezos stands out for his relentless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way that Henry Ford revolutionised manufacturing.Amazon placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet. Nothing would ever be the same again.
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The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon (0316377554)
Kniha - autor Brad Stone, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The definitive story of Amazon.com, one of the most successful companies in the world, and of its driven, brilliant founder, Jeff Bezos. Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasn't content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that's never been cracked. Until now. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, giving readers the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. Compared to tech's other elite innovators--Jobs, Gates, Zuckerberg--Bezos is a private man. But he stands out for his restless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle...
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Tweedy Jeff: Love Is The King - LP (5149721847)
LP vinyl - Jeff Tweedy a jeho deska Love Is The King. Jeff Tweedy a jeho deska Love Is The King. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop Love Is The King / Opaline / A Robin Or A Wren / Gwendolyn / Bad Day Lately / Even I Can See / Natural Disaster / Save It For Me / Guess Again / Troubled / Half-Asleep
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Tweedy Jeff: Love Is The King - CD (5149721846)
Hudební CD - Jeff Tweedy a jeho deska Love Is The King. Jeff Tweedy a jeho deska Love Is The King. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop Love Is The King / Opaline / A Robin Or A Wren / Gwendolyn / Bad Day Lately / Even I Can See / Natural Disaster / Save It For Me / Guess Again / Troubled / Half-Asleep
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The Violence of Sound - Jeff Wheeler
A husband and wife brought together by magic strive to stop a war of the worlds in an epic adventure of hope, sorcery, and secrets by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.What humankind feared the most has come to pass: the Awakening of the Aesir, an ancient race who rose with an implacable vengeance to wage war on mortals through bombardments and plague. Two people gifted with magic and ingenuity strive to stop them.Professor Robinson Hawksley, an elocutionist in the Invisible College, prepares to exhibit his invention to the world. Using sound to defeat the enemy could change the course of the war. ItÂ’s invaluable to the military. Even more so to a conniving rival whoÂ’ll do anything to prove its patent as her own. An extraordinary obstacle could stand in the way: RobinsonÂ’s new wife, McKenna, robbed of her hearing by an Aesir scourge, is otherwise blessed with mysterious powers sheÂ’s only beginning to comprehend. SheÂ’s also harboring a secret that could get her killed.As a very human war escalates inside the Invisible College, a supernatural one with the Aesir rages outside. But are love and sorcery enough for Robinson and McKenna to conquer both?
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The Violence of Sound - Jeff Wheeler
A husband and wife brought together by magic strive to stop a war of the worlds in an epic adventure of hope, sorcery, and secrets by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.What humankind feared the most has come to pass: the Awakening of the Aesir, an ancient race who rose with an implacable vengeance to wage war on mortals through bombardments and plague. Two people gifted with magic and ingenuity strive to stop them.Professor Robinson Hawksley, an elocutionist in the Invisible College, prepares to exhibit his invention to the world. Using sound to defeat the enemy could change the course of the war. ItÂ’s invaluable to the military. Even more so to a conniving rival whoÂ’ll do anything to prove its patent as her own. An extraordinary obstacle could stand in the way: RobinsonÂ’s new wife, McKenna, robbed of her hearing by an Aesir scourge, is otherwise blessed with mysterious powers sheÂ’s only beginning to comprehend. SheÂ’s also harboring a secret that could get her killed.As a very human war escalates inside the Invisible College, a supernatural one with the Aesir rages outside. But are love and sorcery enough for Robinson and McKenna to conquer both?
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The Alchemy of Fate - Jeff Wheeler
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler comes the latest installment in the thrilling Invisible College series as the fate of the world hangs in the balance of two star-crossed lovers determined to unravel fateâ ”even amid betrayals, a looming war, and twisted secrets of the past. For now, the centuries-long war between mortalkind and the Aesir is quiet. Yet not over. With the coming of winter, a season in which the Aesir thrive, they will resurface. Only two people, united by magic, can stop them. But first theyâ ™ll have to survive more imminent threats to their lives. Robinson Hawksley is of the tragic belief that his beloved wife, McKenna, has perished in a sorcererâ ™s fireâ ”just as he is about to ascend to the highest rank in the magic order of the Invisible College. But as Robinson navigates political machinations, deception, and betrayal, not everything is as it seems. McKenna, a woman of uncanny mysteries, has been abducted as an offering to the Aesir that promises to end the invasion once and for all. Now she is running for her life. To reunite, Robinson and McKenna have so much to learn about themselves and each other. Amid secrets, sacrifices, and long-dormant memories restored, they still hold the power to save the world.
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The Alchemy of Fate - Jeff Wheeler
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler comes the latest installment in the thrilling Invisible College series as the fate of the world hangs in the balance of two star-crossed lovers determined to unravel fateâ ”even amid betrayals, a looming war, and twisted secrets of the past. For now, the centuries-long war between mortalkind and the Aesir is quiet. Yet not over. With the coming of winter, a season in which the Aesir thrive, they will resurface. Only two people, united by magic, can stop them. But first theyâ ™ll have to survive more imminent threats to their lives. Robinson Hawksley is of the tragic belief that his beloved wife, McKenna, has perished in a sorcererâ ™s fireâ ”just as he is about to ascend to the highest rank in the magic order of the Invisible College. But as Robinson navigates political machinations, deception, and betrayal, not everything is as it seems. McKenna, a woman of uncanny mysteries, has been abducted as an offering to the Aesir that promises to end the invasion once and for all. Now she is running for her life. To reunite, Robinson and McKenna have so much to learn about themselves and each other. Amid secrets, sacrifices, and long-dormant memories restored, they still hold the power to save the world.
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Children of the State - Jeff Hobbs
From the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace comes “an eye-opening, fully humanizing, deeply affecting look at the often-misunderstood juvenile justice system and its inhabitants—young people of earnestness, disappointment, hope, and resilience” (Booklist, starred review).For many kids, a mistake made at age thirteen or fourteen—often resulting from external factors coupled with a biologically immature brain—can resonate through the rest of their lives, making high school difficult, college nearly impossible, and a middle-class life a mere fantasy. In Children of the State, Jeff Hobbs challenges any preconceived perceptions about how the juvenile justice system works—and demonstrates in brilliant, piercing prose: No one so young should ever be considered irredeemable. Writing with great heart and sensitivity, Hobbs “offers finely wrought portraits of the teenagers in juvenile hall, as well as the educators and counselors trying to help them find safe passage back to—and through—the real world” (Los Angeles Times). While serving a year-long detention in Wilmington, Delaware, a bright young man considers both the benefits and the immense costs of striving for college acceptance while imprisoned. A career juvenile hall English Language Arts teacher struggles to align the small moments of wonder in her work alongside its statistical futility. A territorial fistfight in Paterson, New Jersey, is called a hate crime by the media and the boy held accountable seeks redemption and friendship in a demanding Life Professional Skills class in lower Manhattan. Through these stories, Hobbs creates intimate portraits of these individuals as they struggle to make good decisions amidst the challenges of overcoming their pasts, and also asks: What should society do with young people who have made terrible mistakes? “At turns touching and intimate, enraging and honest” (Matthew Desmond), Children of the State masterfully blends personal stories with larger questions about race, class, prison reform, justice, and even about the concept of “fate.”
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None of the Answers - Jeff Swaney
You’re invited to take a wild ride in life with tenacity, risk, danger, and near death—yielding lessons, rewards and mantras—Buckle Up!None of the Answers is a revealing memoir by successful American entrepreneur Jeff Swaney. Written in the lost art of Gonzo journalism, the stories chronicle a life lived outside the box. Follow Swaney from the start of his life, born dirt poor in Detroit, Michigan—facing the challenges of a city collapsed around him to fast forward reflections of a life well lived. Death-defying outdoor stunts, collegiate misadventures, penniless far-flung world travel, and birthing illegal night clubs would eventually lead to Swaney becoming a business leader in the city he loves most—Dallas, Texas. He would go on a life-altering journey, becoming a single father to two young children at age sixty. Moving from rags to riches and financial collapse to astounding recovery, Swaney brings an inspired world view. This rich, textured page-turner launches the reader into memory lane, inspiring a search for our own best selves through reflection and questioning beliefs. It explores how we take the chaos of living full out, thriving with patience, perseverance, and purpose. The search for answers with pants pulled down self-deprecation provides an avenue for the reader’s innocuous introspection, hair pulling, and deep belly laughs. Highly entertaining, None of the Answers recounts terrifying experiences on mountain summits, illegal all-night parties, and unspeakably difficult family tragedy, validating that we are all a little crazy navigating this world gone mad. It’s a tell-all. Fasten your seatbelts!
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Partypooper : A side-splitting birthday disaster from the #1 international bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series (Book 20) - Jeff Kinney
It s Greg s birthdayand you re invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, the 20th book in Jeff Kinney s global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate partyfor himself. But when the guest list grows, the decorations flop, and the surprises backfire, this birthday bash turns into a total blowoutjust not the kind Greg had in mind.Packed with cake disasters, family fiascos, and classic Wimpy Kid humor, this book is perfect for readers ages 812. Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep End (#15) | Big Shot (#16) | Diper verlde (#17) | No Brainer (#18) | Hot Mess (#19) | Partypooper (#20) See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley s best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson s Journal | Rowley Jefferson s Awesome Friendly Adventure | Rowley Jefferson s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (Book 3) - Jeff Kinney
This special edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw features an exclusive cover image from the hit Disney+ original movie. Adapted from the third instalment of Jeff Kinney⠙s worldwide bestselling book series, Greg Heffley returns for his next family misadventure in the new animated feature Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw. Let⠙s face it: Greg Heffley will never change his wimpy ways. Just try telling that to his father. When Frank Heffley decides to send his aimless middle-school son to a military academy, Greg realizes he⠙d better shape up ⠓ and quick. But it⠙s not easy for a kid like Greg to transform himself overnight, so he plots and schemes in hilarious ways to avoid being sent away to a place he knows he⠙ll never survive. To celebrate the full-colour, 3D-animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, we⠙ve created this special edition with an exclusive cover image. Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) | Rodrick Rules (#2) | The Last Straw (#3) | Dog Days (#4) | The Ugly Truth (#5) | Cabin Fever (#6) | The Third Wheel (#7) | Hard Luck (#8) | The Long Haul (#9) | Old School (#10) | Double Down (#11) | The Getaway (#12) | The Meltdown (#13) | Wrecking Ball (#14) | The Deep End (#15) | Big Shot (#16) | Diper Överlöde (#17) | No Brainer (#18) | Hot Mess (#19) | Partypooper (#20)See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the #1 bestselling Awesome Friendly books, told from the perspective of Greg Heffley⠙s best friend Rowley Jefferson: Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson⠙s Journal | Rowley Jefferson⠙s Awesome Friendly Adventure | Rowley Jefferson⠙s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
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The Annihilation - Jeff VanderMeer
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERSPECIAL TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONWith a new introduction by award-winning author Karen Joy Fowler. The Southern Reach Trilogy begins with Annihilation, the Nebula Award-winning novel that reads as if Verne or Wellsian adventurers exploring a mysterious island had warped through into a Kafkaesque nightmare world (Kim Stanley Robinson).Area X has been cut off from the rest of the world for years. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. Expeditions into Area X have ended in disaster or death.In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer s Southern Reach Trilogy, we join the latest expedition. The group is made up of four women: an anthropologist; a surveyor; a psychologist, the de facto leader; and the narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record all observations of their surroundings and of one another, and, above all, avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers-they discover lifeforms that surpass understanding. But it s the secrets they carried across the border with them that change everything.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End (Book 15) - Jeff Kinney
In The Deep End, book 15 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and his family hit the road for a cross-country camping trip, ready for the adventure of a lifetime. But things take an unexpected turn, and they find themselves stranded at a campsite that s not exactly a summertime paradise. When the skies open up and the water starts to rise, the Heffleys wonder if they can save their vacation - or if they re already in too deep. And don t miss Rowley Jefferson s Awesome Friendly Adventure, an all-new fantasy from Greg s best friend - the follow-up to the instant #1 bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson s Journal.
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The Boy in the Tree - Lisa Thompson
Troublemaker Noah reveals hidden depths as he teams up with goodie-two-shoes Grace to save a majestic local oak tree in this uplifting tale from bestselling author Lisa Thompson.No one can quite believe it when troublemaker Noah gets involved in the campaign to save a local oak tree. And when he takes his protest up into its branches and refuses to get down, the story goes viral, attracting more attention than he could ever imagined.But while Noah does really want to save the tree, and marvels at the thousands of creatures that depend on it as their home, he also really wants to save his parentsâ ™ marriage. He hopes that his actions will somehow unite them again and stop them arguing, but has he gone too far this time?Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
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Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane / Mary Poppins and the House Next Door - P. L. Traversová
Discover the joy and wonder of Mary Poppins in the classic adventures!The original and classic stories available now in all-new luxurious livery.Mary Poppins is in residence in Cherry Tree Lane. You can be sure that wonderful adventures will follow, from fantastical picnics to a trip to see the Man-in-the-Moon!More than eighty years since we first met Mary Poppins, these original, classic stories are still charming readers and transporting new fans into the mysterious world of everyoneâ ™s favourite magical nanny.Enjoy two stories in the fifth book in the iconic series.
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Bone #3: Eyes of the Storm - Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith s New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time!Life in the Valley isnâ ™t getting any easier for the Bones and their newfound friends. Lucius, Smiley, and Phoney are attacked by the Rat Creatures and barely make it back to Lucius s tavern. It doesnâ ™t take long before Phoney is back to his old tricks.Over at the farm, Fone Bone and Thorn are troubled by strange dreams, and Gran ma Ben s reaction to them is even stranger, as she reveals long-kept secrets and unexpected dangers. Thorn, Fone Bone, and Gran ma Ben might have to leave the farm forever!
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The Art of Change - Jeff DeGraff, Staney DeGraff
Discover 9 common “paradoxes of change” and the practical techniques and strategies to navigate them and sustain meaningful growth in both your personal life and at work.This guided introspective exploration is a roadmap for breaking free from stagnation by rigorously examining and shifting your habits and perspectives.Are you stuck in a rut, unable to create meaningful change in your life or organization? The Art of Change is the solution you ve been searching for. Written by Jeff and Staney DeGraff, founders of the consulting firm Innovatrium, this book provides a masterclass in sustainable transformation.This masterclass in sustainable transformation includes:Strategies for challenging your biases and embracing ambiguityThought provoking insights from over 30 years of experience coaching Fortune 500 executivesReal world examples and deeply personal anecdotesProven, pragmatic techniques to reshape your mindset and habitsBut this isn t just another lecture on change management theory. With candor and vulnerability, the Degraffs share deeply personal anecdotes that underscore how growth often emerges from resilience in the face of failure. You ll discover how to harness the power of paradoxical thinking, challenge your biases, and embrace ambiguity as a catalyst for innovation.Whether you re an individual looking to level up or a leader tasked with evolving your organization, The Art of Change is your roadmap to breaking free from stagnation and unlocking your full potential.
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Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java with Junit, Third Edition - Jeff Langr
The classic Pragmatic Unit Testing with Java in JUnit returns for a third edition, streamlined and rewritten with updated and more accessible code examples. In this edition, you ll learn how to create concise, maintainable unit tests with confidence. New chapters provide a foundation of examples for testing common concepts, and guidance on incorporating modern AI tools into your development and testing. Updated topics include improving test quality via development mnemonics, increasing ROI through test and production code refactoring, and using tests to drive development.Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java with JUnit steps you through all the important unit testing topics.If you ve never written a unit test, you ll be hand-held through the hard part - getting set up and started. Once past the basics, you ll see numerous examples in order to start understanding what tests for common code concepts look like. You ll then learn how to effectively use the essential features of JUnit, the predominant tool for writing and executing unit tests in Java.You ll gain the combined wisdom of Jeff Langr and original authors Andy Hunt and Dave Thomas, providing decades of unit testing experience on real production systems. You ll learn how to:Craft your code to make unit testing easier in the first placeCraft your unit tests to minimize your maintenance effortUse unit tests to support keeping your system clean through refactoringRefactor toward a design that will create the highest possible ROITest the tough stuff, including code that must be mockedRemember what s important when writing unit testsHelp your team reap and sustain the benefits of unit testingUse AI tooling as part of a development process that incorporates unit testingYou won t just learn about unit testing in theory - you ll learn about real unit testing the Pragmatic way, by working through numerous code examples.What You Need:You ll need the Java SDK (Software Development Kit) version 21 or higher to work through the examples in the book. You ll also want an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) in which to build code. While most of the book doesn t assume use of any specific IDE, you ll find a number of getting started screen shots to help you if you re using IntelliJ IDEA.
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In Praise of Good Bookstores - Jeff Deutsch
From a devoted reader and lifelong bookseller, an eloquent and charming reflection on the singular importance of bookstoresDo we need bookstores in the twenty-first century? If so, what makes a good one? In this beautifully written book, Jeff Deutsch—the former director of Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, one of the finest bookstores in the world—pays loving tribute to one of our most important and endangered civic institutions. He considers how qualities like space, time, abundance, and community find expression in a good bookstore. Along the way, he also predicts—perhaps audaciously—a future in which the bookstore not only endures, but realizes its highest aspirations.In exploring why good bookstores matter, Deutsch draws on his lifelong experience as a bookseller, but also his upbringing as an Orthodox Jew. This spiritual and cultural heritage instilled in him a reverence for reading, not as a means to a living, but as an essential part of a meaningful life. Central among Deutsch’s arguments for the necessity of bookstores is the incalculable value of browsing—since, when we are deep in the act of looking at the shelves, we move through space as though we are inside the mind itself, immersed in self-reflection.In the age of one-click shopping, this is no ordinary defense of bookstores, but rather an urgent account of why they are essential places of discovery, refuge, and fulfillment that enrich the communities that are lucky enough to have them.
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In Praise of Good Bookstores - Jeff Deutsch
From a devoted reader and lifelong bookseller, an eloquent and charming reflection on the singular importance of bookstoresDo we need bookstores in the twenty-first century? If so, what makes a good one? In this beautifully written book, Jeff Deutsch—the former director of Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, one of the finest bookstores in the world—pays loving tribute to one of our most important and endangered civic institutions. He considers how qualities like space, time, abundance, and community find expression in a good bookstore. Along the way, he also predicts—perhaps audaciously—a future in which the bookstore not only endures, but realizes its highest aspirations.In exploring why good bookstores matter, Deutsch draws on his lifelong experience as a bookseller, but also his upbringing as an Orthodox Jew. This spiritual and cultural heritage instilled in him a reverence for reading, not as a means to a living, but as an essential part of a meaningful life. Central among Deutsch’s arguments for the necessity of bookstores is the incalculable value of browsing—since, when we are deep in the act of looking at the shelves, we move through space as though we are inside the mind itself, immersed in self-reflection.In the age of one-click shopping, this is no ordinary defense of bookstores, but rather an urgent account of why they are essential places of discovery, refuge, and fulfillment that enrich the communities that are lucky enough to have them.
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The Girls in the Wild Fig Tree - Nice Leng
A real hero looks like Nice Leng ete . . . [An] elegant and inspiring memoir New York Times Nice Leng`ete was raised in a Maasai village in Kenya. In 1998, when Nice was six, her parents fell sick and died, and Nice and her sister Soila were taken in by their father s brother, who had little interest in the girls beyond what their dowries might fetch. Fearing the cut (female genital mutilation, a painful and sometimes deadly ritualistic surgery), which was the fate of all Maasai women, Nice and Soila climbed a tree to hide.Nice hoped to find a way to avoid the cut forever, but Soila understood it would be impossible. But maybe if one of the sisters submitted, the other would be spared. After Soila chose to undergo the surgery, sacrificing herself to save Nice, their lives diverged. Soila married, dropped out of school, and had children -- all in her teenage years -- while Nice postponed receiving the cut, continued her education, and became the first in her family to attend college.Supported by Amref, Nice used visits home to set an example for what an uncut Maasai woman can achieve. Other women listened, and the elders finally saw the value of intact, educated girls as the way of the future. The village has since ended FGM entirely, and Nice continues the fight to end FGM throughout Africa and the world.Nice s journey from heartbroken child and community outcast, to leader of the Maasai is an inspiration and a reminder that one person can change the world -- and every girl is worth saving.
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The Synergy Solution - Jeff Weirens, Mark Sirower
The new M A bible.Few actions can change the value of a company—and its competitive future—as quickly and dramatically as an acquisition. Yet most companies fail to create shareholder value from these deals, and in many cases they destroy it. It doesn t have to be this way.In The Synergy Solution, Deloitte s Mark Sirower and Jeff Weirens show acquirers how to develop and execute an M A strategy—end to end—that not only avoids the pitfalls that so many companies fall into but also creates real, long-term shareholder value. This strategy includes how to:Become a prepared always on acquirerTest the investment thesis and DCF valuation of a dealPlan for a successful Announcement Day, and properly communicate synergy promises to investors and other stakeholdersRealize those promised synergies through integration planning and post-close executionManage change and build a new, combined organizationSirower and Weirens provide invaluable background to those considering M A, laying out the issues they have to consider, how to analyze them, and how to plan and execute the deal effectively. They also show those who have already started the process of M A how to maximize their chances of success.There s an art and a science to getting mergers and acquisitions right, and this powerful book provides the insights and strategies acquirers need to find success at every stage of an often complex and perilous process.
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Bone #4: The Dragonslayer - Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith s New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning BONE books are one of the most popular graphic novel series of all time!Fone Bone confronts a host of dangers: Along with Gran ma Ben and Thorn, he has a terrifying encounter with Kingdok, ruler of the Rat Creatures. The Hooded One is inciting their army to full-scale war. Someone is continuing to haunt Thorn in her dreams. And then Gran ma Ben disappears.To make matters worse, Phoney Bone has hoodwinked the townspeople into believing that he is a mighty dragonslayer. When he actually does catch the Red Dragon -- much to his surprise -- he must face up to his promise to slay the dragon at sunrise.
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The Running Bucket List - Jeff Horowitz
Transform your running routine with more than 100 bucket list ideas that will encourage you to try everything from little-known races and international competitions to new training techniques and travel destinations.There are a lot of reasons to run. We do it to lose or maintain weight, to be healthier, and to clear our minds. Running can do all these things, and more. But running can be, well, repetitive. For everyone, at some point, it can get boring. Predictable. Routine. Experienced runner, coach, and adventurer Jeff Horowitz wrote The Running Bucket List to provide a fun and organized way to reinvigorate your love for running. Pulling from his nearly four decades of running, which includes racing in every state in the US and on every continent, running in everything from the world s biggest races to solo runs in almost every kind of condition imaginable, Horowitz offers ideas to spice up your training and events that you might already be familiar with, as well as others that you’ve never dreamed of before. Check items off your running bucket list like: Join a running club Get a gait analysis Participate in your local Turkey Trot Race in the Two Oceans Marathon in South Africa Run on the Roger Bannister Track in Oxford, England Become a race volunteer And so much more In this book, you’ll find over 100 bucket list items, ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous, from the deeply challenging to the whimsical. Pick and choose from among these adventures or work your way through the list one by one. Either way, you can be sure to banish boredom from your running.
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Flat Stanley: The Graphic Novel: His Original Adventure! - Jeff Brown
The magical and brilliantly funny adventures of everyoneâ ™s favourite flat boy â “ Flat Stanley â “ in a brand new full colour graphic novel edition, illustrated by Corey Egbert.Stanley Lambchop was just an ordinary boy â “ until a noticeboard fell on him. Now heâ ™s flat as a pancake!Being flat is fantastic â “ he can be rolled up, sent in the post and even fly like a kite. But itâ ™s not all fun and games â ¦ there are thieves in town.Can the flattest boy in the world be its biggest hero?Jeff Brownâ ™s world-famous character Flat Stanley continues to charm 60 years after he first found his way into print â “ and now heâ ™s in graphic novel format for the first time!
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Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper: Oxford Level 1+: Kite in the Wind - Roderick Hunt
Lin has the best kite in Kite in the Wind, but it flies away! Will Lin get the kite back? The non-fiction book that accompanies this title is In the Wind.Oxford Reading Tree Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper is a series of paired fiction and non-fiction books linked by curriculum-related topics. Each pair consists of an engaging story featuring well-loved characters and a compelling non-fiction book. These topic-linked pairings will develop and deepen their reading comprehension and foster a love of reading across both text types. This book is one of six titles at Oxford Level 1+, which are phonically decodable featuring a small number of pre-taught, non-decodable topic words to enrich the texts and support language development. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, so it is easy to match every child with the right book and enable them to progress.
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Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi - Geoff Dyer
Jeff Atman, a journalist, is in Venice to cover the opening of the Biennale. He s expecting to see a load of art, go to a lot of parties and drink too many bellinis. He s not expecting to meet the spellbinding Laura, who will completely transform his few days in the city. So begins a story of erotic love and spiritual learning that will reach its conclusion amidst the ghats of Varanasi.
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Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks: Oxford Level 1+: A Bump in the Bed - Dhami Narinder
It s Tom s bedtime but he spots a strange bump in the bed. What could it be?Oxford Reading Tree Story Sparks is an emotionally-engaging fiction series that will fire children s imaginations and develop their comprehension skills. The variety of authors and illustrators broadens children s reading experience, with something to appeal to every child. This story is one of six titles at Oxford Level 1+, which are phonically decodable with some extra high-interest words to expand children s vocabularies and enrich the stories. All the books in the series are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.
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In the Shade of the Tree - Aminah Dobias
Twenty-five sincere stories written by a young student who encounters a rare Teacher on his life journey. In the shade of the olive tree, which always provides them a pleasant and refreshing shade during the intense heat, the wise Teacher teaches him the demanding but beautiful art of life, the balance of living, harmony, peace, and love of God, but also the uniqueness of every creation and, at the same time, the irreversible vanity.
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Good Stress - Jeff Krasno
Ten protocols to counteract the “chronic ease” that creates our modern epidemic of dis-ease, from a wellness industry leader who can prove they work—because he’s tested them on himself.Jeff Krasno, the founder and CEO of the global wellness platform Commune Media, thought he was pretty healthy. Though he suffered from brain fog, chronic fatigue, and bouts of insomnia, those symptoms seemed utterly normal in today’s society. When he learned he had diabetes, his first thought was, How can that be? I run a wellness company!His diagnosis propelled him to consult every expert at his disposal and engage in intensive “me-search” in order to turn his health around. On this journey, he began to form a larger picture of what’s wrong with our health in the modern world. In Good Stress—co-authored with his wife, Schuyler Grant, who shepherded him through 300-plus interviews with doctors and helped distill the results into actionable information—Jeff shares what he’s learned and outlines a practical program for readers to reset their own health.Jeff explains that the comforts and conveniences of modern life in the developed world undermine our biology. Humans evolved with Paleolithic stressors and scarcity, which conferred health and resilience.Modern life sets us up for diabetes, dementia, heart disease, cancer, and more. Chronic disease is the result of chronic ease: an endless abundance of calories, sedentary desk jobs, exposure to blue light, and separation from nature. To come back into balance, we need to thoughtfully subject our bodies and minds to the stressors we’re naturally built for.This book distills the hundreds of conversations that Jeff has had with acclaimed teachers and practitioners in mind-body wellness, including Gabor Maté, Mark Hyman, Marianne Williamson, and Dr. Sara Gottfried. Jeff gives readers uncommonly wise and relatable guidance for 10 practices to extend both our lifespan and our healthspan, including:Time-restricted eating Cold and heat exposureLight therapyEating “stressed plants”Building our “psychological immune system” and moreFor each practice, Jeff shares his own experience (there’s a great story of how Wim Hof finally convinced him to get into an ice bath); unpacks the science behind it, the place it has in our culture, and the effects it has on body and mind; and explains how to undertake it safely and mindfully.
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Magic Tree House: Mummies in the Morning - Osborne Mary Pope, Jenny Laird
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Mummies!!Go back to ancient Egypt with Jack and Annie in this full-colour graphic novel adaptation of a childrenâ ™s classic, perfect for readers aged 5â “7.Be careful what you wish for in the magic tree house â “ it might just come true! This time, Jack and Annie have been whisked away to ancient Egypt.After getting lost inside a pyramid, the siblings meet a real-life mummy who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. Join Jack and Annie as they learn about the past and try to solve the ancient mystery â “ if only they can find their way through the pyramidâ ™s maze!
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