two weeks with the queen morris gleitzman

Two Weeks with the Queen - Morris Gleitzman

''I need to see the Queen about my sick brother.''Colin Mudford is on a quest. His brother Luke has cancer and the doctors in Australia don''t seem to be able to cure him. Sent to London to stay with relatives, Colin is desperate to do something to help Luke. He wants to find the best the doctor in the world. Where better to start than by going to the top? Colin is determined to ask the Queen for her advice.In Morris Gleitzman''s trademark style, this very moving story illuminates deeply serious issues about illness and loss with bright moments of humour.

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Christmas with the Queen - Heather Webberová, Hazel Gaynor

Curl up this winter with a heart-warming Christmas romance for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey!''A page-turning festive read, full of will they/won''t they romance, intriguing glimpses of royal life behind palace doors, and inspiring culinary treats. As delicious as a Christmas pudding topped with flaming brandy and lashings of cream'' Gill Paul************************************December 1952As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to deliver her first Christmas speech, staff work behind the scenes to get ready for the festivities at Sandringham Estate. Among them are Jack and Olive – old friends who are surprised to be reunited after seven years apart.While Olive works for the BBC reporting on the royal family, and Jack is employed in the queen’s kitchens, their bond deepens – until a secret threatens to tear them apart. When the truth comes to light, it could change Olive and Jack''s lives forever.But maybe Christmas has one last gift to deliver…Readers love Christmas with the Queen!:‘Oh what a gorgeous read… full of warmth and love and nostalgia’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘So well researched you almost feel like you are with the Queen’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I loved this book from the very first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Jack and Olive were both wonderfully real and complex, they leapt ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Squishy McFluff: Tea with the Queen - Pip Jones

From the funniest voice in young fiction today, our first ever Squishy picture book sees Ava and her invisible cat go to Buckingham Palace to visit the Queen.A day out with Squishy could never be boring!When Squishy and Ava go on a trip to London, they can''t resist the chance to explore the palace, but when they accidentally find the Queen, will she be able to see how wonderful Squishy is?''A surefire hit.'' Guardian''Charming.'' The Times''Bound to ensure catisfaction.’ Independent‘Cleverly bridging the gap between picture books and longer fiction, the lovable Squishy is certain to be a success with under-sevens.’ BookTrust‘In delightful rhyme reminiscent of Dr Seuss, this charmingly illustrated book is bound to become a bedtime fave.’ Gurgle

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The Ladybird Book of The Quiet Night In - Jason Hazeley, Joel Morris

Got some time on your hands? Then why not make yourself a cup of tea, grab a biscuit and settle down in your favourite armchair to read this unputdownable guide to The Quiet Night In . . .Marianne has been staying in a watching old episodes of Sex And The City for two weeks now.The women in the show remind Marianne of her and her friends.Except that the women in Sex And The City never stay in for two weeks watching old episodes of Sex And The City.__________There is a pop disco at the community centre tonight, but the word ''community'' brings Davey out in a cold sweat. Some people suffer from F.O.M.O., the fear of missing out.Davey is delighted that he has F.O.J.I., the fear of joining in.__________This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them.The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text.''Hilarious'' StylistExplore other essential life companions in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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To Seize a Queen - Fiona Buckley

Pirates in Penzance? Queen Elizabeth''s half-sister and secret agent Ursula Stannard takes on a dangerous new mission involving mysterious disappearances and murder in Cornwall in this gripping Tudor mystery.1594. Ursula Stannard is attending on her half-sister, Queen Elizabeth, when she receives an urgent summons from Sir Robert Cecil. Cornishman Master Roskilly was fished out of the sea by Sir Francis Godolphin, and has a shocking tale of being snatched by pirates and put on a slave vessel to Constantinople before his audacious escape. And he''s not the only one . . . Folk in Cornwall are mysteriously disappearing. But why are only exceptional or unusual individuals being kidnapped, and could there be a link to two recent murders?With the queen''s annual progress stalled, Ursula agrees to go undercover to unmask those responsible, knowing that Queen Elizabeth would be the most prized captive of all . . .

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The Diary of Two Nobodies - Giles Wood, Mary Killen

Everybody is a somebody.Giles is a countryman who relishes solitude. His wife Mary thrives in company and enjoys frequent escapes to London.After thirty years in a marriage of opposites, Giles and Mary have adapted to a life of domestic misunderstandings within comical misadventures.In The Diary of Two Nobodies, you will have the unique opportunity to discover, first hand, what occurs when a man who sees himself as a cross between Mr Bean and Basil Fawlty shares his life with a woman who identifies closely with the Queen.Featuring original illustrations by the artist Giles, himself.

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The Star Wars Archives. 1999–2005. 45th Ed. - Paul Duncan

From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. In 1999, creator George Lucas began the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man. After driving the development of nascent digital technology, George Lucas perceived how he could create new creatures and new worlds on a grander scale than ever before. He created the first digital blockbuster, and met fierce resistance when he pushed for widespread digital cameras, sets, characters, and projection – all of which are now used throughout the industry. He essentially popularized the modern way of making movies. Made with the full cooperation of George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy — Episode I The Phantom Menace, Episode II Attack of the Clones, and Episode III Revenge of the Sith — and features exclusive interviews with Lucas and his collaborators. The book is profusely illustrated with script pages, production documents, concept art, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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You, With a View - Jessica Joyce

Two weeks on the road... stuck in a car with your high-school enemy. Noelle Shepard is grieving the loss of her beloved grandmother when she discovers decades-old photos and letters that hint to a forbidden love in her gram's past.Needing to know the full story, she creates a TikTok video appealing for information - and it goes viral. Through her video, she manages to track down her grandmother's secret love, Paul, who offers to take her on the honeymoon road-trip he and Gram planned but never got to go on. Noelle jumps at the chance to make this one last connection with her grandmother.There's just one problem - Paul's grandson is Noelle's frustratingly handsome high-school rival Theo. And Theo has to come, too. It's only two weeks.Surely Noelle can survive that long? But with one car between them - and often only one bed - it doesn't take long for things to heat up... Readers are loving You, With a View'I can't wait for everyone to scream about this... Absolute romance perfection''This was a couldn't-put-it-down/read-almost-in-one-sitting read for me...A true romance novel where my heart was left a mushy happy mess''EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK IS PERFECT TO ME''An absolute stunner of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Other Wes Moore - Wes Moore

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the governor of Maryland, the “compassionate” (People), “startling” (Baltimore Sun), “moving” (Chicago Tribune) true story of two kids with the same name: One went on to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated combat veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader. The other is serving a life sentence in prison.The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his.In December 2000, the Baltimore Sun ran a small piece about Wes Moore, a local student who had just received a Rhodes Scholarship. The same paper also ran a series of articles about four young men who had allegedly killed a police officer in a spectacularly botched armed robbery. The police were still hunting for two of the suspects who had gone on the lam, a pair of brothers. One was named Wes Moore. Wes just couldn’t shake off the unsettling coincidence, or the inkling that the two shared much more than space in the same newspaper. After following the story of the robbery, the manhunt, and the trial to its conclusion, he wrote a letter to the other Wes, now a convicted murderer serving a life ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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365 Dalai Lama - His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Imagine having two minutes with the Dalai Lama offering you personal advice on how you could live your life better, overcome your problems, be more joyful and create a better world. This revolutionary new book brings you exactly that: short passages to offer you enlightening advice, day by dayMeditations are suggested on the following:On the stages of life: for the young, adults, and the elderly• On life situations: for men and women, single people, families, the wealthy, the poor, the sick, the dying and those who care for them, and others from all walks of life.• On your roles in society: for politicians, lawyers, activists, teachers, scientists, businesspeople, writers and journalists, farmers, soldiers, carers and others• On your state of mind: for the happy, the sad, pessimists, optimists, the suffering, the isolated, the angry, the proud, the abused, the shy, the undecided, those with no self-esteem, the indifferent.• On society and the world: war, politics, education, farming, the environment, business, dedicating your life to others, and the future• On your spiritual life: for believers, those who have no religion, contemplatives, those who have great faith, those who want to become Buddhists, those who practice Buddhism.

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The Medieval World View - Ronald B. Herzman, William R. Cook

The Medieval World View, Third Edition, presents the presuppositions of medieval society in a systematic fashion by integrating brief, self-contained selections from primary texts and carefully captioned photographs into a narrative of the medieval world and its foundations. The text is divided into three parts. Treating both the classical and biblical antecedents of the Middle Ages and ending in Late Antiquity, Part One includes a thorough discussion of the monumental figure of St. Augustine. Part Two deals with the early Middle Ages, beginning with the disintegration of the Roman Empire and continuing through the German invasions and the renaissance associated with the reign of Charlemagne. Part Three examines the High Middle Ages and beyond, following developments in the Church, in politics, and in arts and culture from the twelfth century through the end of the fifteenth century. The third edition features two entirely new chapters, Chapter 5 on Byzantium and Chapter 6 on Islam. Handling sophisticated issues with great clarity and ease, The Medieval World View is ideal for courses in Medieval history, literature, or art history.

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Understanding the Victorians - Susie L. Steinbach

Understanding the Victorians paints a vivid portrait of an era of dramatic change, combining broad survey with close analysis and introducing students to the critical debates on the nineteenth century taking place among historians today. The volume encompasses all of Great Britain and Ireland over the whole of the Victorian period and gives prominence to social and cultural topics alongside politics and economics and emphasizes class, gender, and racial and imperial positioning as constitutive of human relations. This third edition is fully updated with new chapters on emotion and on BritainÂ’s relationship with Europe as well as added discussions of architecture, technology, and the visual arts. Attention to the current concerns and priorities of professional historians also enables readers to engage with todayÂ’s historical debates. Starting with the Queen Caroline Affair in 1820 and coming up to the start of World War I in 1914, thematic chapters explore the topics of space, politics, Europe, the empire, the economy, consumption, class, leisure, gender, the monarchy, the law, arts and entertainment, sexuality, religion, and science.With a clear introduction outlining the key themes of the period, a detailed timeline, and suggestions for further reading and relevant internet resources, this is the ideal companion ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Echoes of the Raven - Seymour Ingrid

''THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN BE BLAMED FOR ALL THIS,IS YOUR SO-CALLED QUEEN OF CASTELLA.IT IS HER FAULT THE VEIL COLLAPSED''__________________________Betrayed and tormented, Princess Valeria is determined to keep the Eldrystone from Rífíor, her fae kidnapper. But when her sister, Queen Amira, plans a terrible strike against all the fae stranded in Castella, Valeria knows that using the stone to re-open the veil is the only way to stop her.Forced into an uneasy alliance, and struggling to ignore the passionate connection between them, Valeria and Rífíor must become partners on a perilous journey to the gateway to the fae realm.And with the queen''s guards in pursuit, Valeria and Rífíor are soon locked in a race against time, with the fate of the fae hanging in the balance. Can they overcome their hostility and save the fae from Amira''s misguided anger? Or will their overwhelming connection lead to everyone''s doom?__________________________READERS LOVE THE ELDRYSTONE TRILOGY! ''Seymour weaves a tale that captivates the imagination . . . prepare to be enchanted!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you like adventure, twists, romance, fantasy, and more you are sure to fall in love with this romantasy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The King Must Die / The Bull from the Sea - Mary Renault

In two remarkable historical novels, Mary Renault fashions from the myth of Theseus a convincingly flawed hero and weaves a thrillingly plausible account of the Labyrinth and the infamous Minotaur. The King Must Die follows the young Theseus as he discovers that his true father is the King of Athens, and volunteers to join the annual tribute of Athenian girls and youths sacrificed to a bull-worshipping cult on the island of Crete. Trapped in the labyrinthine palace of King Minos, Theseus enlists the help of high priestess Ariadne in a daring plan to free his people. The Bull From the Sea begins after Theseus''s triumphal return to Athens. He is now king, but his confidence will be shaken by a life-changing encounter with the queen of the Amazons, the birth of a son who will insist on choosing his own path, and the tragic results of his wife''s treachery. Renault''s deep knowledge of the Greek world, her sure grasp of psychology and genius for inspired speculation bring the distant world of the legendary past enthrallingly to life.

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The Secret Power of Yoga, Revised Edition - Nischala Joy Devi

The definitive feminine interpretation of Patanjali''s Yoga Sutras, now expanded to include all four padasYoga is best known for its power to create a healthy body, but the emotional and spiritual benefits of the practice are even greater. In The Secret Power of Yoga, Nischala Joy Devi offers a simple, elegant, and deeply personal interpretation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras—the principles at the basis of Yoga practice. Hers is a heart-centered, intuitive, feminine perspective, and the first translation intended for women. Her interpretation beautifully captures the spirit of each sutra, and her suggested practices offer numerous ways to embrace the spirituality of Yoga throughout your day. The original edition summarized the final two padas with the intention of encouraging curiosity about further practice without overwhelming the reader. But today, there is more focus on the importance of understanding the foundation of yoga than ever. With so many making a commitment to the practice of Yoga to further their own spiritual growth and development, Devi believes now is the time to give more, and has provided additional commentary and practices, making The Secret Power of Yoga a complete scripture.

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The Star Wars Archives. 1999–2005 - Paul Duncan

From the moment Star Wars burst onto the screen in 1977, audiences have been in equal parts fascinated and appalled by the half-man/half-machine hybrid Darth Vader. In 1999, creator George Lucas began the story of how Anakin Skywalker grew up to train as a Jedi under Obi-Wan Kenobi, found love with the Queen of Naboo, Padmé Amidala, before turning to the dark side of his nature and becoming more machine than man.After driving the development of nascent digital technology, George Lucas perceived how he could create new creatures and new worlds on a grander scale than ever before. He created the first digital blockbuster, and met fierce resistance when he pushed for widespread digital cameras, sets, characters, and projection – all of which are now used throughout the industry. He essentially popularized the modern way of making movies.Made with the full cooperation of George Lucas and Lucasfilm, this second volume covers the making of the prequel trilogy — Episode I The Phantom Menace, Episode II Attack of the Clones, and Episode III Revenge of the Sith — and features exclusive interviews with Lucas and his collaborators. The book is profusely illustrated with script pages, production documents, concept art, storyboards, on-set ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Art of Stealing Fire - Liz Greene

It has been said that if we wish to make God laugh, all we have to do is make plans. The enthusiastic participation of the audience contributes an important dimension to the dynamic quality of the two seminars in this volume, a reprint of the original CPA Press version, which focus on Uranus, that most unpredictable and disruptive of astrological symbols, and one of the most misunderstood. Part One explores Uranus in the natal chart, examining the mythic images of Ouranos the sky-god and Prometheus the Titan, bringer of cosmic fire, and investigating the psychological dynamics of the outlaw, the revolutionary, and the collective urge toward evolution and perfection. Part Two deals with the 84-year transit cycle of Uranus and how it is expressed psychologically and through external events and relationship patterns. This important cycle is also explored in relation to the cycle of Saturn, which closely shadows Uranus throughout the individual''s life. The Art of Stealing Fire is often highly provocative, challenging our conventional astrological assumptions about Uranus and asking us to reflect on those times when we must find a way to balance our individual values with the great collective urge toward progress of which this planet is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Victorian Tales: The Twisted Tunnels - Terry Deary

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named ''the outstanding children''s non-fiction author of the 20th century'' by Books For Keeps_______________Ideal for readers aged 7+In a tunnel under the Thames, an urchin named Jenny and the young Queen Victoria dream of a wonderful new idea – underground trains! Twenty years later, the dream is finally becoming a reality. However, the construction of the Underground is tearing London apart and destroying the home of Jenny and her family. When Jenny comes face-to-face with the Queen again – will she tell her about the human cost of the ‘dream’?Terry Deary''s Victorian Tales explore the fascinating world of the Victorians, including many of the incredible achievements and breakthroughs that took place, through the eyes of children who could have lived at the time. This new edition features notes for the reader to help extend learning and exploration of the historical period._______________‘Bubbling with wit, language play and robust dialogue....just the right mix of ingredients to trigger young readers'' interest in all things historical’ - Books For Keeps

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The Falls - Joyce Carol Oatesová

A tale of murder, loss and romance in the mist of Niagara Falls: it is the crowning achievement of Joyce Carol Oates’s career to date.A man climbs over the railings and plunges into Niagara Falls. He''s a newly-wed, and his bride has been left behind in the honeymoon suite the morning after their wedding. For two weeks, Ariah, the deserted bride, waits by the side of the roaring waterfall for news of her husband''s recovered body. During her vigil, an unlikely new love story begins to unfold when she meets a wealthy lawyer who is transfixed by her strange, otherworldly gaze. So it all begins, in the 1950s, with the dark foreboding of the Falls as the sinister background to the tragedy.From this cataclysmic event unfurls a drama of parents and their children; of secrets and sins; of lawsuits, murder and, eventually redemption. As Ariah’s children learn that their past is enmeshed with a hushed-up scandal involving radioactive waste materials, they must confront not only their personal history but America’s murky past: the despoiling of the American landscape and the corruption and greed of the massive industrial expansion of the 1950s and 1960s.This novel of tremendous sweep and pace is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Inner Light

The hidden meanings of the Beatles’ most esoteric lyrics and sounds are revealed by a rare insider who spent two decades with the man who made “meditation,” “mantra,” and “yoga” household words: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. “I absolutely love this book. Between the stories and the pictures, many I’ve not seen before, this is truly a spiritual journey.” —Chris O’Dell, author of Miss O’Dell, My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, and the Women They LovedThe spiritual journey of the Beatles is the story of an entire generation of visionaries in the sixties who transformed the world. The Beatles turned Western culture upside down and brought Indian philosophy to the West more effectively than any guru. The Inner Light illumines hidden meanings of the Beatles’ India-influenced lyrics and sounds, decoded by Susan Shumsky—a rare insider who spent two decades in the ashrams and six years on the personal staff of the Beatles’ mentor, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. “With clarity, depth, and impeccable research, an exceptionally comprehensive book filled with engaging tales and fresh insights that even diehard Beatles fans will find illuminating.” —Philip Goldberg, author of American Veda: From Emerson and The Beatles to Yoga and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1473619815)

Román vypráví příběh Rosemary Harper, která se připojí k posádce lodi Wayfarer. Posádce je nabídnuta jedinečná příležitost vybudovat hyperspace tunel na vzdálenou planetu. V těsném prostoru vesmírné lodi se postupně odhalují tajemství jednotlivých členů posádky.

  • Brožovaná vazba s matným přebalem
  • Rozsah 432 stran pro ponoření se do příběhu
  • Originální anglický text pro autentický zážitek
  • Přístupná cena díky brožované verzi

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Creepy Classics: The Ghost Pirates (Easy Classics)

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

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The Woman Next Door - Yewande Omotoso

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2017 WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION Read this funny, sharp, delicately woven story of two women’s complicated relationship set in post-apartheid South Africa.Hortensia and Marion are next door neighbours in a charming, bougainvillea-laden Cape Town suburb. One is black, one white. Both are successful women with impressive careers behind them. Both have recently been widowed. Both are in their eighties. And both are sworn enemies, sharing hedge and hostility pruned with zeal. But one day an unforeseen event forces the women together. Could long-held mutual loathing transform into friendship?Love thy neighbour? Easier said than done. ''At once historical and contemporary, The Woman Next Door is charged with beauty, precision, nuance, and hope. Yewande Omotoso is a stunning, essential voice - NoViolet Bulawayo, author of We Need New Names‘Wit, charm and playful energy... An insightful and fascinating diptych of two women, with the history of colonialism and slavery lurking in the background’ Herald

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The Mother’s Secret - Karen Clarke

Don''t miss the next thrilling read from Karen Clarke, author of My Best Friend''s Secret!''Full of twists and turns'' That''s LifeFans of Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena will love Karen Clarke!Kate and her husband are expecting their first child. Even though it was a surprise, Kate is thrilled and so is her mother, Helen. Kate just needs Helen’s anxieties to ease and for Dan to be on board.Dan is struggling – he loves Kate, but he is not ready to be a father. With relations between them feeling hostile, the attractive lead singer in Dan’s band offers him a tantalizing escape.Two weeks before the due date, Kate heads off for an overnight stay at a guesthouse she is designing. When suddenly neither Helen nor Dan can reach her, Helen discloses a dark secret from their past. One that leaves them wondering, has something terrible happened to Kate and the baby?Readers LOVE The Mother''s Secret:‘This psychological thriller will have you gripped from start to finish.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Loved the whole mind-blowing twists and turns full of ginormous secrets. Absolutely brilliant read.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a fantastic read. Read in two sittings, just couldn''t put it down.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘One of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nessie the Mannerless Monster - Ted Hughes

Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, is tired of being told that she doesn''t exist. In this crackling, lolloping story in verse, Ted Hughes describes how she sets out on the road to London for an audience with the Queen...

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Revenge in the Cotswolds - Rebecca Tope

Thea Osborne, Cotswold house-sitter with an infamous reputation for getting mixed up in crime, is determined to avoid trouble this time. Her latest commission in the village of Daglingworth seems straightforward, with most of her time spent looking after an old corgi and a hibernating tortoise. Thea is ready for a relaxing if rather boring two weeks, with phone calls to new boyfriend Drew Slocombe the highlight of her days. Until, that is, a dead body is discovered in a nearby quarry . . .

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Then - Morris Gleitzman

In Then - Morris Gleitzman''s heartbreaking children''s novel set during the Nazi occupation of Poland during the Second World War - Jewish orphan Felix and his best friend Zelda have been captured and are on the way to a concentration camp, unless they manage to escape . . .A little hope goes a long way.I had a plan for me and Zelda. Pretend to be someone else. Find new parents, be safe forever. Then the Nazis came.My name is Felix. This is my story.Then is the second in a series of children''s novels by Morris Gleitzman that began with Once about Felix, a Jewish orphan caught in the middle of the Holocaust. The other books in the sequence, Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now are also available from Puffin.

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After - Morris Gleitzman

After is the third shocking, funny and heartbreaking book in Morris Gleitzman''s Second World War series.After The Nazis took my parents I was scaredAfterThey killed my best friend I was angryAfterThey ruined my thirteenth birthday I was determined to get to the forest, to join forces with Gabriek and Yuli, to be a family, to defeat the Nazis after all''Haunting . . . dangerous and desperate, but also full of courage and hope'' - Guardian''You will laugh . . . prepare for shock and tears'' - Sunday TimesAfter is the third in a series of children''s novels about Felix, a Jewish orphan caught in the middle of the Holocaust, from Australian author Morris Gleitzman - author of Bumface and Two Weeks with the Queen. The other books in the series, Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now are also available from Puffin.

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Now - Morris Gleitzman

Now is the sixth shocking, funny and heartbreaking book in Morris Gleitzman''s Second World War series.Sometimes facing the past is the bravest act of all...ONCE I didn''t know about my grandfather Felix''s scary childhood.THENI found out what the Nazis did to his best friend Zelda.NOWI understand why Felix does the things he does.At least he''s got me. My name is Zelda too. This is our story.Now is the sixth in a series of children''s novels about Felix, a Jewish orphan caught in the middle of the Holocaust, from Australian author Morris Gleitzman. The other books in the sequence, Once, Then, After, Soon and Maybe are also available from Puffin.

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Once - Morris Gleitzman

My name is Felix. This is my story.Felix has been living in an orphanage for three years and eight months when the men in armbands arrive to burn the books.Going on the run in search of his parents, Felix soon learns that Poland in 1942 is not a safe place for Jewish boys. But can his gift for storytelling keep him one step ahead of the Nazis and help him find his parents?After all, everybody deserves to have something good in their life at least once.''Morris Gleitzman has a rare gift for writing very funny stories and an even rarer gift of wrapping very serious stories inside them'' - GuardianOnce is the first in a series of novels about Felix and his family. The sequels - Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now - are also available from Puffin.

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Soon - Morris Gleitzman

Soon is the 4th powerfully moving addition to Morris Gleitzman''s bestselling Second World War series about Felix and Zelda. The war has officially ended, but the streets are still a battleground - for food, for shelter, for protection. Felix is in hiding to stay safe, but has been left holding the baby - literally. Felix vows protect the infant, just as a few incredible people saved him from the Holocaust. This immensely affecting story will move readers of all ages and will be welcomed by the many Holocaust educators who use Once and the sequels with upper primary and lower secondary children.The other books in the sequence, Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now are also available from Puffin.

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Always - Morris Gleitzman

Keynote:The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman''s multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now.It''s fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix''s story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember - Always.

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Maybe - Morris Gleitzman

It''s 1946. The war is over and Europe lies in ruins. Fourteen year old Felix dreams of finding happiness elsewhere. When he''s offered the chance to go to Australia, he seizes the opportunity. So does someone very dear to him, even though she wasn''t actually invited. Felix and Anya have high hopes for a new life in Australia, but before they can accept the love and friendship of their new land they must confront the murderous urge for revenge that still hangs over them.Felix knows he hasn''t faced anything like this before. He may not survive, but he''s hoping he will. Maybe.This powerfully moving addition to Morris Gleitzman''s bestselling series takes place in 1945, following directly on from the story told in Soon. This intensely affecting story will move readers of all ages. It will be welcomed by the many Holocaust educators who use Once and the sequels to teach upper primary and lower secondary children and embraced by any reader who loves passionate, moving and brilliant stories.

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A Year with the Seals - Alix Morris

'A tantalising glimpse of nature's capacity to heal' -- The Times 'Splendid, warm, and exhaustively researched' -- Sy Montgomery author of The Soul of an Octopus'Full of heart, zest, and honesty' -- Chantal Lyons, author of GroundbreakersFor readers of Jennifer Ackerman and Ed Yong, environmental journalist Alix Morris recounts the year she spent following seals, investigating their fascinating behaviour, the effects of their extraordinary return from near extinction, and how we can try to bring nature back into balance.It might be their large, strangely human eyes or their dog-like playfulness, but seals have long captured people's interest and affection, making them the perfect candidate for an environmental cause, as well as the subject of decades of study. Alix Morris spends a year with these magnetic creatures and brings them to life on the page, season by season, as she learns about their intelligence, their relationships with each other, their ecosystems, and the changing climate.Along with the enigmatic seals themselves, Morris gets to know all of the competing interests in the intense debate about the newly recovered seal populations in our coastal waters, from local fisherman whose catch is often diminished by savvy seals, to tribes who once relied on seal-hunting ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Ashtray - Errol Morris

Filmmaker Errol Morris offers his perspective on the world and his powerful belief in the necessity of truth. In 1972, philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn threw an ashtray at Errol Morris. This book is the result.  At the time, Morris was a graduate student. Now we know him as one of the most celebrated and restlessly probing filmmakers of our time, the creator of such classics of documentary investigation as The Thin Blue Line and The Fog of War. Kuhn, meanwhile, was—and, posthumously, remains—a star in his field, the author of The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, a landmark book that has sold well over a million copies and introduced the concept of “paradigm shifts” to the larger culture. And Morris thought the idea was bunk.  The Ashtray tells why—and in doing so, it makes a powerful case for Morris’s way of viewing the world, and the centrality to that view of a fundamental conception of the necessity of truth. “For me,” Morris writes, “truth is about the relationship between language and the world: a correspondence idea of truth.” He has no patience for philosophical systems that aim for internal coherence and disdain the world itself. Morris is after ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Teacher's Pet - Morris Gleitzman

It''s not easy being part of Ginger''s family when you¹re allergic to cats ­- three of them love cats and five of them are cats.Ginger tries to be good, but it''s not easy when your new best friend is a fierce looking stray dog. It gets even harder when the school principal starts trying to kill your best friend. But Ginger manages to save the dog and expose Mr Napier for the phoney he is.

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Too Small To Fail - Morris Gleitzman

1 boy. 1 girl. 1 camel.Squillions of dollars.A plan that can''t fail. Or can it?Oliver''s parents own a bank. This makes them very rich, very important and very busy. Oliver, on the other hand, is terrible at maths and aspires to nothing more than owning the puppy that he frequently visits at his local pet shop.When a mysterious woman buys the puppy and threatens to harm it if Oliver can''t return her thousand of dollars (unfortunately, Oliver''s parents seem to have misplaced her life savings. Something to do with some stuff on the news.) Oliver hatches a plan which will take him further than he ever imagined...

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Toad Rage - Morris Gleitzman

Limpy can''t understand why humans hate all cane toads so much - they even squash them with their cars. He is determined to save his own family from ending up as flat as place mats. He sets off on a ''mucas-chillingly dangerous and wart-tinglingly daring journey'' and risks everything to make humans see that cane toads are really very nice.

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Toad Away - Morris Gleitzman

Limpy is fed up of seeing his relatives run over and when he hears of a place in the Amazon, where human and toad live together in harmony, he resolves to find this place for himself and to take his cousin Goliath with him.The two toads make their bumpy way to the Amazonian jungle via the claws of a migratory bird and the underside of an aeroplane seat. But the jungle is not the Utopia that Limpy had imagined and it takes the advice of some Amazonian cane toads and one wise man to finally find the secret of a harmonious life with humans!

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Mary Neal and the Suffragettes Who Saved Morris Dancing - Kathryn Atherton

At the beginning of the 20th century Morris dancing had all but died out in much of England. It was militant suffragettes and slum girls who kick-started the revival that returned the forgotten dances of the countryside to towns and villages across the nation. As a result of their commitment to preserve and pass on the dances, the Morris survived as a living tradition that is still performed to this day. And the impetus to do so came from the women’s aspiration to change society for the better, the same impetus that drove them to militant action and to prison.The Morris revival and the militant suffrage movement were inextricably linked. The leader of the dance revival, Mary Neal, was a life-long radical campaigner for the rights of women and children. With her friend Emmeline Pethick she ran the Esperance Girls’ Club in one of London’s most deprived areas. She and Emmeline both sat on the national committee of Mrs Pankhurst’s militant Women’s Social and Political Union, the most notorious of the groups campaigning for the vote for women.The women’s embrace of traditional dance was rooted in Mary’s aspirations for equality and her commitment to social and political reform. The beginning ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Bible in 52 Weeks Workbook - Brittini L. Palmer

An interactive, year-long journey through the entire Bible for women, based on the original USA Today bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks – now with brand-new workbook activities to further deepen your faith. Spending time with scripture is a powerful form of spiritual self-care, and this workbook encourages you to practice it regularly! It's designed to be used alone, or as a supplement to the bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women, diving much deeper with even more activities, questions, and thoughtful writing prompts that will inspire you for a full year and beyond. This easy-to-follow reading plan includes weekly insights, discussion questions and activities that will spark deeper conversations about faith and inspire you to live by God’s Word. A year-long bible study workbook to help women explore and understand the Scripture:For Christian women today: Find thoughtfully curated discussion topics that focus on what it means to be a modern woman of faith, like overcoming challenges, setting boundaries, and knowing your purpose. A simple study plan: Each week offers 6 passages to read, followed by a lesson that includes a devotion on the week's theme, multiple prompts to answer, an activity to try, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Farewell the Trumpets - Jan Morris

Farewell the Trumpets: An Imperial Retreat traces the momentous decline and fall of the greatest of empires - from Queen Victoria''s Diamond Jubilee to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965. With characteristic balance, this masterpiece of narrative history describes the long retreat and final dissolution of the British Empire. The Pax Britannica Trilogy includes Heaven''s Command: An Imperial Progress and Pax Britannica: The Climax of an Empire. Together these three works of history trace the dramatic rise and fall of the British Empire, from the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837 to the death of Winston Churchill in 1965. Jan Morris is also world-renowned for her collection of travel writing and reportage, spanning over five decades and including such titles as Venice, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain, A Writer''s World and most recently, Contact! ''The British Empire is fortunate in having found in Morris a chronicler and memorialist who can do it justice. . . Morris writes with inspired gusto, firmly rooted in erudition, which carries the book into the realms of literature.'' Sunday Telegraph ''One of our finest writers on Empire - alive to its glory, yet with a beady eye for the corruptions and failures which were ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Queen Unseen - My Life with the Greatest Rock Band of the 20th Century: Revised and with Added Material - Peter Hince

Imagine being alongside one of the greatest bands in the history of rock, touring the world and being there as they perform at some of the best and biggest music venues in the world. Peter Hince didn't have to imagine: for more than a decade, he lived a life that other people can only dream of as he worked with Queen as head of their road crew.

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The Bible in 52 Weeks for Teen Girls - Brittany Rust

An interactive, yearlong journey through the Bible for teen girlsBeing a teen girl means being busy with school, friends, hobbies, and more—and it''s not always easy to make time for God. That''s where this Bible study comes in! It inspires you to deepen your faith every week over the course of a year, with short but powerful prayers and passages that focus on topics like family, friendship, and forgiveness to help you connect the Lord''s wisdom to your life.Reflect on the entire Bible—Touch on every chapter of the Bible over the course of a year with a schedule that only requires about fifteen minutes of reading per day and one study session per week!A simple weekly format—Each entry includes six daily readings from the Bible (and a day to catch up), a brief lesson on the week''s theme, a few questions to think about, and a special prayer to close out the session.Room for group discussion—Use this book on your own for personal reflection, or with a group to grow your faith alongside others!Study with the whole series—Give the gift of deeper faith to everyone in your life with the companion books The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women, The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Best American Essays 2024 - Kim Dana Kupperman, Wesley Morris

A landmark nonfiction anthology, this collection of the year’s best essays is selected by Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Wesley Morris and series editor Kim Dana Kupperman. “Imparting some piece of yourself—any part—is arduous and warrants some kind of commendation,” writes guest editor Wesley Morris in his introduction. Both personal and personable, the essayists in this volume use their own vulnerability to guide readers on excursions that unfold on uncomfortable edges. From contemplating the nuances of memory to exploring the complexities of family, romance, gender identity, illness, and death, Morris’s selection of powerful personal essays and cultural criticism presents a roundup of the thinkers who masterfully grapple with the issues of our time. The Best American Essays 2024 includes TEJU COLE • MICHAEL W. CLUNE • YIYUN LI • JAMES McAULEY • RÉMY NGAMIJE • JENNIFER SENIOR • SALLIE TISDALE • JERALD WALKER • JENISHA WATTS and othersThis year’s volume offers a masterclass in the modern essay:Fearless Memoir: Follow Jenisha Watts from a Kentucky crack house to Maya Angelou’s living room in a stunning narrative of resilience and identity. Sharp Cultural Commentary: Join Teju Cole in a private, after-hours tour of the Rijksmuseum’s Vermeer exhibition to explore art, history, and complicity. Unflinching ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Reluctant Queen - Sarah Beth Durst

From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the mesmerizing second book in the Queens of Renthia epic fantasy trilogy of malevolent nature spirits, a young queen learning as she goes, a mother with unwanted powers, an unsettled kingdom, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.Not long ago, Daleina used her strength and skill to prevent the elemental spirits of wood, earth, water, air, fire, and ice from exterminating the human race and assumed the responsibility as Queen of keeping the peace and protected the humans of her land. But now for all her power, if she leaves the world before a new heir is ready, the spirits that inhabit her beloved realm will run wild, destroying her cities and slaughtering her people.Naelin is one such potential heir, but she couldn’t be further removed from the Queen—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Her world is her two children, her husband, and the remote village tucked deep in the forest that is her home, and that’s all she needs. But when Ven, the Queen’s champion, passes through the village, Naelin’s ambitious husband proudly tells him of his wife’s ability to control spirits—magic that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Queen's Hat - Steve Antony

A hilarious tale that will take you all around London! Winner of the Evening Standard''s Oscar''s First Book Prize.A sudden gust of wind sets of a marvellous London adventure for the Queen, the Queen''s men and one very special hat. So let''s follow one determined, dare-devil queen through London Zoo, over Tower Bridge and up Big Ben ... just where will that hat land?Featuring favourite London landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Big Ben and London Zoo."This picture book is hard to beat. The Times"A wonderful romp of a read that''s a great introduction to London, royalty and all that makes Britain great." SunSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen''s Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar''s Book PrizeThe Queen''s HandbagThe Queen''s Present The Queen''s Lift-Off

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Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, 1848-1861 & More Leaves, 1862-1882 - Queen Victoria

''This solitude, the romance and wild loveliness of everything here . . . all make beloved Scotland the proudest, finest country in the world.''Queen Victoria (1819-1901) wrote a diary nearly every day of her life. Originally intended for private circulation, later expanded to appeal to a wider public, these published diary entries cover not only the family holidays at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands which the Queen and Prince Albert enjoyed up until his death in 1861, but also the Queen''s journeys - as sovereign and as "Royal Tourist" - around Scotland, Ireland, and other regions within the British Isles. The books offer intimate views of the most important woman of her time as she shares her love of her family and of the Highlands, and demonstrates her intense interest in all corners of her realm and in the lives of individuals from all classes of society.Queen Victoria''s writings about her life and travels in Scotland and the British Isles are fascinating and entertaining to read. Extremely popular when they first appeared, they shaped Victoria''s image in the nineteenth century, and their impact on public perceptions of the monarchy continues to this day. This volume includes complete and authoritative ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Queen's Present - Steve Antony

A charmingly funny Christmas picture book, featuring the royal family, plus some of the world''s best-known landmarks.The Queen is off on a round-the-world tour in search of the perfect Christmas present. And she''s not alone... Father Christmas is here to help!Follow the Queen and Father Christmas on a whirlwind tour of some of the world''s best-known landmarks. From the North Pole to the Sydney Opera House, via the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and more."I absolutely adored this book... this is a story for all generations and a brilliant, British book to boot." Bookbag"A wonderful romp of a read." The SunSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen''s Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar''s Book PrizeThe Queen''s HandbagThe Queen''s Present The Queen''s Lift-Off

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The Queen's Handbag - Steve Antony

A hilarious picture book story, featuring the royal family, plus favourite British landmarks.What does the Queen do when a sneaky swan snatches her handbag? Gives chase, of course. By car, motorbike, plane and more! Hold on to your hats (and handbags) for a whirlwind trip around the British Isles.Featuring favourite British landmarks, including Windsor Castle, the Angel of the North and the Giant''s Causeway."This is a book brimming with Britishness and it puts on a jolly good show." The Bookbag"If this book doesn''t make you smile and adore the Queen even more, nothing else will." London Mums MagazineSteve Antony is a Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, a Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and the creator of the much-loved Mr Panda books.Collect all four books in The Queen Collection series: (each with a shiny foil cover!)The Queen''s Hat - Winner of the Evening Standard Oscar''s Book PrizeThe Queen''s HandbagThe Queen''s Present The Queen''s Lift-Off

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