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Does racial discrimination harm Black children s sense of self?The Doll Test illuminated its devastating toll.Dr. Kenneth Clark visited rundown and under-resourced segregated schools across America, presenting Black children with two dolls: a white one with hair painted yellow and a brown one with hair painted black. Give me the doll you like to play with, he said. Give me the doll that is a nice doll. The psychological experiment Kenneth developed with his wife, Mamie, designed to measure how segregation affected Black children s perception of themselves and other Black people, was enlightening-and horrifying. Over and over again, the young children-some not yet five years old-selected the white doll as preferable, and the brown doll as bad. Some children even denied their race. Yes, said brown-skinned Joan W., age six, when questioned about her affection for the light-skinned doll. I would like to be white. What the Children Told Us is the story of the towering intellectual and emotional partnership between two Black scholars who highlighted the psychological effects of racial segregation. The Clarks story is one of courage, love, and an unfailing belief that Black children deserved better than what society was prepared to give them, and their unrelenting activism played a critical role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. The Clarks decades of impassioned advocacy, their inspiring marriage, and their enduring work shines a light on the power of passion in an unjust world.

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A powerful, timely memoir of a young Air Force linguist coming-of-age in a war that is lost.When Ian Fritz joined the Air Force at eighteen, he did so out of necessity. He hadn’t been accepted into college thanks to an indifferent high school career. He’d too often slept through his classes as he worked long hours at a Chinese restaurant to help pay the bills for his trailer-dwelling family in Lake City, Florida. But the Air Force recognizes his potential and sends him to the elite Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, to learn Dari and Pashto, the main languages of Afghanistan. By 2011, Fritz was an airborne cryptologic linguist and one of only a tiny number of people in the world trained to do this job on low-flying gunships. He monitors communications on the ground and determines in real time which Afghans are Taliban and which are innocent civilians. This eavesdropping is critical to supporting Special Forces units on the ground, but there is no training to counter the emotional complexity that develops as you listen to people’s most intimate conversations. Over the course of two tours, Fritz listens to the Taliban for hundreds of hours, all over the country night and day, in moments of peace and in the middle of battle. What he hears teaches him about the people of Afghanistan—Taliban and otherwise—the war, and himself. Fritz’s fluency is his greatest asset to the military, yet it becomes the greatest liability to his own commitment to the cause. Both proud of his service and in despair that he is instrumental in destroying the voices that he hears, What the Taliban Told Me is a brilliant, intimate coming-of-age memoir and a reckoning with our twenty years of war in Afghanistan.

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Kniha - autor Ester Stará, 64 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - anglicky Immerse yourself in the poetic tale of Agnes and Thomas – and follow them round the mysterious house beyond the mist. You’re about to meet up with the rather strange people who live there, and what they look like is entirely up to you. Likewise, you can have an effect on what the children see around them and on whether or not they perform the task which they receive at the end of the book. Don’t hesitate – fill in the incomplete illustrations. Be a joint artist. You’ll be trying out the various drawing techniques described in the book. Use the KOH-I-NOOR pencils that come with the book to make it really unique.For children from around seven upwards and playful adults. For anyone who dares...

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Immerse yourself in the poetic tale of Agnes and Thomas – and follow them round the mysterious house beyond the mist. You’re about to meet up with the rather strange people who live there, and what they look like is entirely up to you. Likewise, you can have an effect on what the children see around them and on whether or not they perform the task which they receive at the end of the book. Don’t hesitate – fill in the incomplete illustrations. Be a joint artist. You’ll be trying out the various drawing techniques described in the book. Use the KOH-I-NOOR pencils that come with the book to make it really unique. For children from around seven upwards and playful adults. For anyone who dares...

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Meet your favourite monsters, fairies, heroes, and tricksters from all around the world!Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully-illustrated Greek mythology book for children aged 5-9. You ll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the world. Say hello to Bigfoot in the forests of North America and learn about the Native American traditions that inspired its story. Voyage to Japan to meet kitsune, supernatural nine-tailed foxes that can turn into humans. Then jump onboard an ancient storm-battered ship to learn why mermaids were the last thing a sailor wanted to see! Learn about the societies that spawned these legendary creatures, from Ancient Greece to the indigenous tribes of Australia, and find out what the beasts tell us about the people who created them.With magic and mystery in every page, your child can discover: -Facts behind the myths-Insights into cultures from around the world and their creation stories-Stunning full-colour illustrations by Pham Quang PhucMythical Beasts and Magical Creatures tells you everything you need to know about supernatural animals great and small. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and other fantasy tales, this mythology book for children is the only kids guide to magical creatures that explores the history behind the mythology in both an engaging and educational way. A must-have volume for children aged 5-9 with an interest in fantasy tale, Mythical Beasts and Magical Creatures is filled with supernatural stories that brings the history of mythology and magical creatures to life, and explores the societies that birthed these legendary creatures found in narratives from Ancient Greek mythology, Australian and Native American folktales.From narwhal tusks inspiring the legend of unicorns, to dinosaur bones creating rumours of dragons, there is an interesting story behind every magical beast. This beautifully-illustrated fantasy book for kids is wonderful for children who like to delve into enchanting stories and magical creatures.

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A comprehensive guide to identifying and reclaiming your shadow. Throughout our lives, we repress and deny the parts of our authentic selves that our families, peers, and the world told us were wrong, unlovable, or too much, and from this repression our shadow is born. By the time we reach adulthood, much of our authentic self is shadow. The connection we once had to who we truly are has been severed, and we no longer feel vibrant and enthusiastic about life. In this practical and trauma-informed guide to deep shadow work, Mary Mueller Shutan explains how to find compassion for your dark side, reconnect with the repressed and abandoned parts of yourself, and reclaim the resiliency and joy of your authentic, whole self. She reflects on the positive, protective role of the shadow and describes how it is composed not only of the trauma and darkness we have experienced, but also the light we have yet to absorb. She explains how your reactivity to specific people and situations-your triggers -reflects your own pain and the ways you project your shadow onto others and the outer world. Presenting a wide variety of shadow work tools and emotional intelligence exercises, the author teaches you how to identify your shadow projections and safely and skillfully work with the difficult emotions that may arise during shadow work. As you discover and understand more of your personal dark places, the author then introduces the concept of collective shadows that are created by society yet affect us individually, including online shadows and relationship shadows. She explains how to identify and free yourself from the projections of collective shadows to promote individual and collective health. Offering a self-directed process for healing trauma and reclaiming the eclipsed light of your shadow, Shutan shows how shadow work allows you to move beyond the restrictions you ve placed on yourself and others and see the beauty inherent in the dark places of the self.

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Christians today are focused on two important creation topics: how the world came to be and how we should care for it. A highly respected Old Testament theologian recommends that before discussing these questions, we focus on God the Creator and God s ongoing work in creation. We should explore what the Bible tells us and let the text set the agenda for our reflections.Combining his storytelling gift with rigorous biblical exegesis and deep reflection, Ben Ollenburger describes the action of God the Creator as presented throughout the Old Testament. He shows how creation is about more than origins. It is about God acting against the hostile forces of chaos that can be historical, political, and military. About how God created a well-ordered world, and how human transgression ruptures God s relationship with humans and threatens creation. About how God responds as Creator to those threats by disturbing and reordering the disorder, bringing about what God intended--a world ordered in the social, political, and natural realms that is characterized by the justice, righteousness, and peace required for human flourishing.

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Dyslexia-Friendly Edition using sans serif font printed with blue ink on cream paper.SOLVE THE MURDER TO SAVE WHAT S LEFT OF THE WORLDTHE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A mind-bending, genre-blending, boy-that-ending mystery unlike any I ve ever read A. J. FINN I loved it C. J. TUDOR An absolute blast BENJAMIN STEVENSON Wildly inventive M. W. CRAVEN Believe the hype ALICE BELL Extraordinary WILL DEANAn Observer Thriller of the MonthOutside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. 122 villagers and 3 scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what theyâ ™re told by the scientists.Until, to the horror of the islanders, one of their beloved scientists is found brutally stabbed to death. And they learn the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing that was keeping the fog at bay.If the murder isnâ ™t solved within 107 hours, the fog will smother the island â “ and everyone on it.But the security system has also wiped everyoneâ ™s memories of exactly what happened the night before, which means that someone on the island is a murderer â “ and they donâ ™t even know itâ ¦Readers love The Last Murder at the End of the World: Mind-bending Absolutely loved it Captivating Thrillingly fast-paced New favourite book Another masterpiece Unique Explosive Absolutely unforgettable Unlike anything I ve ever read before Still shocked by the ending Wonderfully imaginative

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Escape to Greece in this moving story of love and secrets, set across a century of family history. From Nadia Marks, Among the Lemon Trees is a bestselling holiday romance and the perfect beach read. For fans of Victoria Hislop #39;s Cartes Postales from Greece.Anna thought her marriage to Max would last forever.Having raised two happy children together, she looked forward to growing old with the man she loved. But, just before their wedding anniversary, a revelation from her husband shakes her entire world – and she #39;s left uncertain of what the future holds.Needing time to herself, Anna takes up an offer from her widowed father to spend the summer on the small Aegean island of his birth – unaware that the chance discovery of letters in her aunt #39;s house will unleash a host of family secrets.Kept hidden for sixty years, these letters reveal a tumultuous family history, beginning in Greece at the beginning of the twentieth century and ending in Naples at the close of the Second World War.Confronted by their family #39;s long-buried truths, both father and daughter are shaken by the discovery. And Anna begins to realize that, if she is to ever heal the present, she must first understand the past . . .Travel further with Secrets Under the Sun and Between the Orange Groves by Nadia Marks.Praise for Nadia Marks: #39;Utterly gripping #39; – Vanessa Feltz #39;Poignant, uplifting #39; – Woman Magazine #39;Atmospheric and emotion-packed #39; – Lancashire Evening Post

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A most magical childrenâ ™s book, shortlisted for the Waterstones Childrenâ ™s Book Prize and illustrated by award-winning Chris RiddellImogen should be nice to her little sister Marie. She should be nice to her mumâ ™s boyfriend too. And she certainly shouldnâ ™t follow a strange silver moth through a door in a tree. But then . . . who does what theyâ ™re told?Followed by Marie, Imogen finds herself falling into a magical kingdom where the two sisters are swept up in a thrilling race against time â “ helped by the spoiled prince of the kingdom, a dancing bear, a very grumpy hunter . . . and even the stars above them.Thrilling, sharply funny, and with characters you will fall in love with, A Clock of Stars is a timeless fantasy from an astonishing new voice â “ and the beginning of an unforgettable journey . . .

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This book taught me so much about female desire. A must read! Cherry HealeyDid you know that there is an orgasm gap of around 30% between heterosexual couples when they have sex? In Mind The Gap, Dr Karen Gurney, a clinical psychologist and certified psychosexologist, explores not just this gap, but the gaps in our knowledge of so much of the most important new science around sex and desire. In this book, you will learn that nearly everything that you ve been led to believe about female sexuality isn t actually true. And that, despite what you might think, it is possible to simultaneously feel little to no spontaneous desire and have a happy and mutually satisfying sex life long term.Exploring the mismatch between ideas about sex in our society and what the science tells us, Mind The Gap also explains how this disconnect lies at the root of many of our sexual problems. Combining science with case studies, practical exercises and tips, this is a book for anyone who wants to better understand the mechanics of desire and futureproof their sex life, for life.

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I know of no one better qualified to understand what young people are facing today - Philippa Perry There are epidemic rates of ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide in young people. The conventional medical model wants to put a plaster on the problems with medication and CBT, but we, as parents, need to dig deeper. We need to face the fact that it is not our child s fault, but the world we are bringing them up in and that we play a key role in how they see this world. Bringing together years of work helping children and the child inside us all, acclaimed psychotherapist, Louis Weinstock, will show us how. Split into two parts, and blending mindfulness, meditation and visualisation, we are taken on a journey that starts with exploring our own fears and weaknesses, and ends joyfully in practical ways we can help build confidence, courage and authentic hope about the future in our children. The power lies within each of us to create with, and for, our children a more beautiful world right now - a world where they realise their almost infinite potential.

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280,000 people were determined to queue no matter the conditions. 280,000 people were there to witness and take part in a historical moment. 280,000 people felt they had to be there. These numbers comprise the people who queued for as many as 24 hours to file past the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. At its peak the queue stretched for 10 miles though London. In addition to the many thousands that formed â ˜The Queue there are millions of others with a story to tell about how this monarch had touched their own lives.This book includes 96 individual moments, memories and stories about what The Queen meant to us alongside hand-drawn illustrations.

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Being a leader is a wonderful privilege but can also come with challenges we don t always feel prepared for. How often do we tie ourselves in knots wondering about the right way to deal with a difficult situation at work? Or wondering why no one ever told us how to manage some of the challenges? This book is for people who need practical ways of tackling the tricky issues in leadership to move forward courageously. From people pleasing to crucial conversations, we look at ten areas that can cause us to be stuck and how we can get ourselves free. Dip into this book when you need some support to inspire, motivate, and equip you in whatever stage of leadership you re at so that you can lead more confidently and freely, and be your best more of the time.

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OVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESAs parents of adult children, we often worry about whether our children will make good choices when they re on their own. Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children provides you with biblically based prayers and encouraging stories to guide you as you pray for your adult children through anything they face. Parent and author Jodie Berndt understands what it s like to release children into the world and still care deeply about them and everything they re up against in life. In Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Jodie shares prayers designed with your adult children in mind, whether they re just leaving the nest, flying well on their own, or struggling to take off at all.Jodie shares advice on navigating all aspects of adulthood with encouraging stories from experienced parents who are praying their children through real-life issues like leaving the church, struggling with health concerns, navigating broken marriages, fighting addiction, dealing with financial problems, and more.In Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Jodie addresses some of the most difficult questions that confront parents:How can I support my children when they make decisions I disagree with?Is it too late to start praying for my children?What does the Bible teach us about praying for our children?With the grace and wisdom of someone who s been there, Jodie shares the tools and encouragement you need to find the strength to keep praying, even as you doubt yourself and grieve over your children s choices.Whatever you re praying for, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children will help you find confidence and peace taken straight from Scripture, guiding you to the bedrock of God s promises as you release your children to God s shepherding care.

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Hra The Last of Us Part II Remastered, vytvořená pro PS5, vylepšuje původní hru pro PS4 způsobem, který dosud nebyl možný. Režim věrohodnosti nyní nabízí grafický výstup ve 4K a řada grafických vylepšení oživuje nádherný a zároveň nebezpečný svět. Hra The Last of Us Part II Remastered přináší rychlejší načítání a využívá plné integrace haptické odezvy adaptivních spouští bezdrátového ovladače DualSense, čímž tě zcela vtáhne do jakékoliv činnosti Ellie a Abby. The Last of Us Part II RemasteredNení návratu – roguelike režim přežitíVyzkoušej si propracovaný systém hry The Last of Us Part II ve zcela novém režimu! Bojuj v každému průběhu hrou o co nejdelší přežití – vyber si cestu řadou náhodně vybraných střetnutí s různými nepřáteli a nezapomenutelnými lokacemi z celého titulu Part II, která vrcholí napínavými souboji s bossy. V řadě rozdílných střetnutí na tebe díky jedinečným herním modifikátorům budou v boji o úspěch – a přežití – čekat nenadálé výzvy. Zahraj si za různé postavy, včetně dosud nehratelných, mezi kterými nechybí Dina, Jesse, Lev, Tommy a další z nichž každá nabízí různé herní styly. Svým postupem si navíc odemkneš vzhledy, které v tomto režimu budeš moct následně použít. Grafická vylepšeníThe Last of Us Part II Remastered nabízí v režimu věrohodnosti nativní výkon ve 4K, vylepšenou snímkovou frekvenci a podporu variabilní obnovovací frekvence. Grafická vylepšení zahrnují zvýšené rozlišení textur, větší úroveň detailů, zvýšené rozlišení stínů, vylepšenou vzorkovací frekvenci animací a další. Pokračuj v jejich příběhuFanoušci seriálu The Last of Us od HBO mohou pokračovat v příběhu Joela a Ellie, který se odehrává pět let po jejich nebezpečné cestě napříč postpandemickými Spojenými státy. A hráči, kteří The Last of Us Part II rozehráli na konzoli PlayStation 4, mohou díky přenosu uložených her do The Last of Us Part II Remastered pokračovat přesně tam, kde skončili. Příběh, jak ho neznáš!Nové způsoby hraní Nech se vtáhnout tímhle oblíbeným dobrodružstvím a zjisti, jak vznikala původní hra. Vystřižené úrovně ti umožní prozkoumat rané verze tří nových úrovní, které se do původní hry nedostaly. Užij si hodiny nových komentářů vývojářů a během průchodu hrou poslouchej, jak probíhal vývoj Part II. Využij svůj hudební potenciál při volné hře na kytaru, která navíc zahrnuje nové odemykatelné nástroje, nebo se vrhni do nového režimu rychlého průběhu a vystav své nejlepší časy. Sadu funkcí přístupnosti pro Part II nyní rozšiřuje také popisné ozvučení a převod řeči na vibrace. The Last of Us Part II Remastered obsahuje také zcela nové odemykatelné vzhledy postav a zbraní, které hráči mohou použít pro Ellie i Abby. Specifické výhody PS5 Hra The Last of Us Part II Remastered, vytvořená pro konzoli PS5, vylepšuje původní hru pro PS4 způsobem, který dosud nebyl možný, a to včetně: Řady grafických vylepšení, která oživují nádherný a zároveň nebezpečný svět. Režimu věrohodnosti, který nyní nabízí grafický výstup ve 4K. (Vyžaduje kompatibilní 4K TV či displej.) Vylepšeného načítání, které dovoluje vrhnout se do akce ještě rychleji. Plné integrace bezdrátového ovladače DualSense s haptickou odezvou a adaptivními spouštěmi, která tě zcela vtáhne do jakékoliv činnosti Ellie a Abby. Herní obsah: Titul s více než 300 oceněními za hru roku, remasterovaný pro konzoli PS5. Zbrusu nový roguelike režim přežití Není návratu. Řada grafických vylepšení, která oživují nádherný a zároveň nebezpečný svět. Plná integrace bezdrátového ovladače DualSense, která tě zcela vtáhne do jakékoliv činnosti Ellie a Abby. Prozkoumej rané verze tří nových úrovní. Nové režimy volné hry na kytaru a rychlého průběhu. Sadu funkcí přístupnosti rozšiřuje popisné ozvučení a převod řeči na vibrace. Fanoušci seriálu The Last of Us od HBO mohou pokračovat v příběhu Joela a Ellie, který se odehrává o pět let později.

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A fun, engaging wildlife-watching book for kids, full of information, tips and craft craft activities to attract and help your outdoor friends.Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas and useful tips in this informative wildlife book for children aged 5-9.Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this engaging introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Childrenâ ™s Book of Wildlife Watching celebrates local wildlife and allows children to get up-close to nature in a safe and responsible manner, whether it s by studying minibeasts, pond dipping, or creating a mammal tracker.This fascinating wildlife book for kids includes: - A delightful and simple introduction to wildlife and what we can do to help them.- Hands-on activities and upcycling projects for children to get involved in.- Informative and factual text accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations.- A range of projects that encourage children to enjoy spending time outdoors.Get to know wildlife with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help you get up close to them. Children aged 5-9 can study minibeasts, go pond dipping, or create a mammal tracker. They can even design their own garden, with tips on planting the right plants to create a safe space for animals.More in the seriesIf you like The Children s Book of Wildlife Watching, why not try The Children s Book of Bird Watching for spotting and identifying feathered friends?

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From Waterstones Children s Laureate 2022–2024, Joseph Coelho, comes this gentle, poetic story about climate change, working together, building communities and living in tune with nature. On the hottest day of the year, three children watch from their tower block windows as golden leaves drift down to the baking pavement. The trees, tricked by the unseasonal heat, think autumn has arrived. While the grown-ups delight in the sunshine, the children worry for the trees – why isn’t anyone else concerned? A wise tree shows them how to conjure rain and care for the forest, but by bravely finding a short-term solution, they inspire something much bigger – a long-term commitment from the adults around them. Together, they rediscover the hidden power of nature, setting a topsy-turvy world the right way up, and protecting it for the future. This moving and hopeful first look at climate change is brought to life by the sweeping, emotive illustrations of Richard Johnson, Coelho’s close collaborator on Our Tower. A beautifully crafted book, it highlights the lesser-known signs of climate change in urban environments, helping children aged 5+ notice the changes happening in the world around them.This inspiring story reminds children that even small actions can spark big change – and that by working together, we can help protect the world for generations to come.

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The Children of Green Knowe Collection brings the Lucy Boston classics The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe together in one beautifully packaged edition.These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition.Children of Green KnoweTolly s great grandmother isn t a witch, but both she and her old house, Green Knowe, are full of a very special kind of magic. There are other children in the house - children who were happy there centuries before. Running around Green Knowe s moat, gardens and mysterious rooms, Tolly slowly discovers them, their toys and animals, and their wonderful stories . . .River at Green Knowe What a lot of islands the river makes, said Ida. We must go exploring and sail around them all. And so begins a wonderful, magical summer. Ida, Oscar and Ping are staying with Ida s great-aunt at the ancient, river-encircled house of Green Knowe. They set out to chart the river in the canoe, and soon discover that it has some surprising and mysterious secrets. An award-winning classic story of a friendship. LoveReading4Kids Magic, mystery and fun will bring listeners along for an entertaining ride. Publishers Weekly

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With terror mounting in 1940 London, thousands of Guest Children were evacuated out of England to escape the bombings. Two of those children, Michael and Frances Hawksby, were never seen again. Randall Sturgess wanted to do his part in the war - but stayed home instead to look after his troubled younger brother. Impoverished, shamed as a coward, and running out of work options as veterans come home, when he s asked to investigate the disappearance of the Hawksby children, he agrees. Reluctantly leaving his brother behind, Randall follows the children s trail to a remote corner of northern Ontario, where he finds an isolated resort. There, he discovers the secretive couple who initially took in the young Hawksbys, along with their collection of strange, seemingly permanent guests. But there s still no sign of the children. Plagued by vivid nightmares and a persistent feeling that he s being watched, Randall searches the imposing woods and lake for any trace of Michael and Frances. Randall s certain something terrible has happened to them, linked to a spectral presence he senses around the lodge and glimpses out of the corner of his eye. Appearing first in his dreams and then in waking life, strange visions call to Randall, even as his every instinct tells him to stay away - and he s increasingly convinced that if he ever wants to find the children, he must succumb to the call. Vividly atmospheric, layered and twisty, The Guest Children is sure to appeal to fans of Shutter Island and The Others.

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Young children live in the here and now. If adults are to make a real difference to their learning they need to seize the moments when children first show curiosity, and support their next steps immediately. This book embraces the concept of planning in the moment and emphasises the critical role of the adult in promoting child-led learning, giving early years practitioners the confidence and insight to work and plan in the moment, and enabling the children in their care to live, learn, play and develop in the here and now.Planning in the Moment with Young Children maintains a strong link to practice, providing numerous examples of how practitioners can integrate spontaneous planning and rich adultâ “child interactions into their everyday practice and early years curricula. From timetabling to setting clear rules, creating enabling environments, keeping records and making use of a variety of materials, the book demonstrates the multitude of ways in which practitioners can encourage child autonomy and respond to the unique needs of each child. Examples from practice are rooted in theory, fully contextualised, and exemplified by original documentation sourced from the authorâ ™s own experiences and from a wide variety of settings.ã Key features include:over 180 full colour photographs to illustrate practice;photocopiable pages including planning sheets, documentation and activity sheets;advice on working with parents, individual children and groups;tailored guidance on working with children at different stages of development from birth to age 6 years;relevance to a range of settings, including childminders, pre-schools, nurseries and schools.When children are allowed to select where, with what, and how to play, they are truly invested in their play, they become deeply involved and make dramatic progress. This book is an outstanding testament to a responsive and child-led way of working in early years environments. Practitioners will be guided, inspired and supported to work spontaneously and reactively â “ planning as they go and celebrating the results!

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4K Blu-ray kompletní 1.-2. série seriálu The Last of Us. Český dabing. Joel a Ellie bojují o přežití v postapokalyptické Americe. Napětí, důvěra a nebezpečí na každém kroku. The Last of Us - 1. série (4x 4K BLU-RAY) V roce 2003 pustoší planetu parazitická houba, která mění lidi v násilné predátory známé jako tzv. nakažené. O dvacet let později je ostřílený přeživší Joel (Pedro Pascal) najat skupinou rebelujících bojovníků za svobodu, aby propašoval čtrnáctiletou Ellie (Bella Ramsey) pryč z represivní karanténní zóny. Z původně rychlé a jednoduché práce, se brzy stane brutální a temná cesta napříč postapokalyptickými Spojenými státy, kde se Joel a Ellie budou muset spolehnout jen jeden na druhého.Bonusy:Přes dvě hodiny bonusů obsahující tři dosud nezveřejněné dokumenty:• Adaptace hry The Last of Us• Od hry po film• The Last of Us: Víc než fikce The Last of Us - 2. série (3x 4K BLU-RAY) Pět let po událostech první série našli Joel a Ellie útočiště v Tommyho klidné a mírumilovné komunitě. Ale svět se nezměnil. Nakažení a krutí lidé se stále pohybují za hradbami tohoto útočiště. A když Ellie přijde o to, co jí bylo nejdražší, vydává se pohlcena vztekem a touhou po pomstě do Seattlu.Bonusy:• The Last of Us 2. série: Film o filmu• Rozšíření světa The Last of Us• Vítejte v městě Jackson• Bitva o město Jackson• Postavy filmu: Joel, Ellie, Dina a Abby• Dosud neuveřejněné dokumenty: Cesta Ellie, Pod povrchem: Vizuální efekty v The Last of Us

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Blu-ray kompletní 1.-2. série seriálu The Last of Us. Český dabing. Joel a Ellie bojují o přežití v postapokalyptické Americe. Napětí, důvěra a nebezpečí na každém kroku. The Last of Us - 1. série (4 BLU-RAY) V roce 2003 pustoší planetu parazitická houba, která mění lidi v násilné predátory známé jako tzv. nakažené. O dvacet let později je ostřílený přeživší Joel (Pedro Pascal) najat skupinou rebelujících bojovníků za svobodu, aby propašoval čtrnáctiletou Ellie (Bella Ramsey) pryč z represivní karanténní zóny. Z původně rychlé a jednoduché práce, se brzy stane brutální a temná cesta napříč postapokalyptickými Spojenými státy, kde se Joel a Ellie budou muset spolehnout jen jeden na druhého.Bonusy:Přes dvě hodiny bonusů obsahující tři dosud nezveřejněné dokumenty:• Adaptace hry The Last of Us• Od hry po film• The Last of Us: Víc než fikce The Last of Us - 2. série (3 BLU-RAY) Pět let po událostech první série našli Joel a Ellie útočiště v Tommyho klidné a mírumilovné komunitě. Ale svět se nezměnil. Nakažení a krutí lidé se stále pohybují za hradbami tohoto útočiště. A když Ellie přijde o to, co jí bylo nejdražší, vydává se pohlcena vztekem a touhou po pomstě do Seattlu.Bonusy:• The Last of Us 2. série: Film o filmu• Rozšíření světa The Last of Us• Vítejte v městě Jackson• Bitva o město Jackson• Postavy filmu: Joel, Ellie, Dina a Abby• Dosud neuveřejněné dokumenty: Cesta Ellie, Pod povrchem: Vizuální efekty v The Last of Us

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DVD kompletní 1.-2. série seriálu The Last of Us. Český dabing. Joel a Ellie bojují o přežití v postapokalyptické Americe. Napětí, důvěra a nebezpečí na každém kroku. The Last of Us - 1. série (4 DVD) V roce 2003 pustoší planetu parazitická houba, která mění lidi v násilné predátory známé jako tzv. nakažené. O dvacet let později je ostřílený přeživší Joel (Pedro Pascal) najat skupinou rebelujících bojovníků za svobodu, aby propašoval čtrnáctiletou Ellie (Bella Ramsey) pryč z represivní karanténní zóny. Z původně rychlé a jednoduché práce, se brzy stane brutální a temná cesta napříč postapokalyptickými Spojenými státy, kde se Joel a Ellie budou muset spolehnout jen jeden na druhého.Bonusy:Přes dvě hodiny bonusů obsahující tři dosud nezveřejněné dokumenty:• Adaptace hry The Last of Us• Od hry po film• The Last of Us: Víc než fikce The Last of Us - 2. série (3 DVD) Pět let po událostech první série našli Joel a Ellie útočiště v Tommyho klidné a mírumilovné komunitě. Ale svět se nezměnil. Nakažení a krutí lidé se stále pohybují za hradbami tohoto útočiště. A když Ellie přijde o to, co jí bylo nejdražší, vydává se pohlcena vztekem a touhou po pomstě do Seattlu.Bonusy:• The Last of Us 2. série: Film o filmu• Rozšíření světa The Last of Us• Vítejte v městě Jackson• Bitva o město Jackson• Postavy filmu: Joel, Ellie, Dina a Abby• Dosud neuveřejněné dokumenty: Cesta Ellie, Pod povrchem: Vizuální efekty v The Last of Us

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien⠙s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a fully continuous and standalone story, this paperback of the epic tale of The Children of Húrin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves, dragons, Dwarves and Orcs, and the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien.It is a legendary time long before The Lord of the Rings, and Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in the vast fortress of Angband in the North; and within the shadow of the fear of Angband, and the war waged by Morgoth against the Elves, the fates of Túrin and his sister Niënor will be tragically entwined.Their brief and passionate lives are dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bears them as the children of Húrin, the man who dared to defy him to his face. Against them Morgoth sends his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire, in an attempt to fulfil the curse of Morgoth, and destroy the children of Húrin.Begun by J.R.R. Tolkien at the end of the First World War, The Children of Húrin became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.

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A fun, engaging birdwatching book for kids, full of information, activities, and tips on how to spot, identify, and care for birds. Make a difference to the local wildlife with hands-on activities, wonderful ideas and useful tips in this informative bird book for children. Make a bird feeder that you can fill with seeds, or a water bath for birds to drink from, and watch as a range of birdlife gather!Young nature enthusiasts can enjoy this perfect introduction to animal conservation and protection, packed with engaging activities and plenty of advice from the brilliant bird expert and TV personality Dan Rouse. The Children s Book of Birdwatching celebrates local wildlife and teaches children about the challenges birds face and what we can do to help. Whether you love birds, enjoy gardening, or simply want to do your bit to help local wildlife, this delightful bird book is full of practical information and fun activities.This fascinating bird book for kids includes: - A delightful and simple introduction to birds and what we can do to help them.- Hands-on activities and upcycling projects for children to get involved in.- Informative and factual text accompanied by beautiful photographs and illustrations.- A range of projects that encourages children to enjoy spending time outdoors.Get to know birds with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help your feathered friends. Children aged 5-9 can discover ways to make their outdoor space more bird-friendly, from nurturing the right plants to deterring dangerous predators. Watch as they fly in for a visit! How many can you spot?

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The brand new novel from Virginia Macgregor, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS ASKING.BUT THEY RE NOT TELLING . . .At a children s party . . .Nothing ever happens in a sleepy American town like Middlebrook. Until the shocking events of one hot Saturday afternoon when, at a back-to-school party, nine children sneak off to a barn. And one child is shot by another.In the media storm that sweeps the nation . . .The press are asking questions. About the type of parents who let their children play unsupervised in a house with guns. About how damaged a child must be to commit this kind of atrocity. In the ensuing police investigation . . .Two questions are the most urgent, and the most baffling. Of the nine children who were present in that barn, which one actually pulled the trigger?And why are the others staying silent? Incredibly gripping and gorgeously written, this is a spellbinding novel that asks how far we ll go to protect our children, and how we can come together when so much divides us. Why do readers LOVE Virginia Macgregor? I defy you not to fall in love . . . a future classic Clare Mackintosh Will delight you but break your heart several times over Sun I couldn t put this insightful, compelling novel down Woman Home Might restore your faith in human nature Bella Deeply satisfying Sarra Manning, Red Sharp, funny and hugely moving . . . a must read Fabulous Warm, wise and insightful Good Housekeeping Beautifully written and thought-provoking, this is a brilliant read Sun This wonderful story will tear at your heart. My Weekly Brilliant! Heat A poignant and very clever read Company A truly heart-warming story of family, love and loyalty Daily Express An astonishingly brilliant novel Australian Women s Weekly A touching look at the meaning of motherhood Good Housekeeping A challenging and moving story about the power of love Image Absolutely delightful . . . Everyone should read this book! Novelicious Written with plenty of heart Sunday Mirror An emotional and powerful family drama Heat So engaging and powerful Press Association Layered and lyrical Irish Independent

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The Children of the New Forest is a children s novel printed in 1847 by Frederick Marryat. It is place in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story accompanies the fortunes of the four Beverley children (Edward, Humphrey, Alice and Edith) who are orphaned during the war, and hide from their Roundhead tyrants in the shelter of the New Forest where they grasp to live off the land. These four children in the novel usually become ideal models of manhood and womanhood, and even the gypsy boy Pablo is trained into their civilising ways. The peril they build to bait cattle catches more than they deal for, leading to one experience after another. Against all chances they dextrously exercise through the traitorous landscape of the times, usually recovering their family estate. Their deeds and efforts to live in the forest form the center of this novel. This book is a celebration of genteel ness, courage and tolerance.

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Leading for survival, leading for liberation—how to uplift women of color, transform cultures of complicity, and upend white supremacy culture at workWorkplace leaders: white comfort comes at the safety of women of color—and it costs lives and livelihoods. Microaggressions, structural barriers, unpaid emotional labor: WOC in leadership disproportionately bear the burdens of white supremacist work cultures, even as they’re expected to take charge of reforms. But building better workplaces—less toxic, racist, and misogynistic workplaces—is everyone’s responsibility and for everyone’s benefit. And letting it fall solely to women of color is causing real harm. The stakes are high, and it’s past time for change.What Your Comfort Costs Us offers essential reading and transparent advice for leaders who are ready to address structural inequity at work. With chapters like “Talking About Racism is Hard,” “Checking the Boxes,” and “Uncovering the Added Burden and Toll of Unpaid and Unseen Emotional Labor,” anti-supremacist philanthropic and nonprofit leader and author M. Gabriela Alcalde challenges us to rethink how we engage power—and take radical action toward reorienting it toward collective liberation. You’ll learn:Research-backed analysis and practical solutions to transform workplace cultureHow systemic racism and structural violence shows up at work (in ways you may not expect)What happens when workplaces shift to prioritizing WOC’s material safety over white comfortReal stories and insights from 10 women of color in leadershipHow white allies and accomplices can show up and step up authenticallyInterwoven with Alcalde’s own experiences, professional expertise, and proven recommendations on how to do better, this book is a necessary guide to nurturing empathy, challenging complacency, and activating meaningful allyship. Alcalde awakens your potential to transform workplace cultures beyond business-as-usual bandaids, offering critical wisdom for systemic change and authentic collective empowerment at work.

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A deeply personal and professional journey into the world of children’s social care. Written by a caregiver with nearly five decades of experience, the book blends heartfelt storytelling with a critical look at a system in crisis. Through the author’s own family life and the many children she has cared for, it explores the joys, challenges, and heartbreak of navigating a system designed to protect but often failing those it serves.With compassion and honesty, the author reveals the struggles against bureaucracy, inequality, and the tension between doing what’s right and what’s required. This book is not just a memoir—it’s a call to action. Through gripping anecdotes and insightful analysis, it delves into trauma, resilience, and the importance of genuine relationships.It highlights systemic flaws, corporate interests, and the impact of a compliance-driven culture, while also celebrating the triumphs: the children who thrive, the caregivers who persevere, and the transformative power of connection. For anyone who has worked in social care, fostered or adopted, or simply cares about children’s welfare, this book challenges readers to rethink what it means to provide true care. Poignant, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, it reminds us that change is possible when we listen, learn, and care.

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WHAT IS ABDUCTING THE CHILDREN OF ARCHER S PEAK? When the children in a sleepy Wisconsin town begin to go missing, all hope seems lost. Most children never return, and those that do have terrible stories of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. But even monsters fear the mysterious stranger that arrives shortly after. She believes the children and claims to be the only who sees what they can see... Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. This is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done. The definitive collection of the entire Archer s Peak saga by GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, Batman) and artist Werther Dell Edera (Razorblades) is assembled here in a single volume. Collects SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #1-20.

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An illustrated, imaginative exploration of future technology and science for children that carries a message of hope and optimism.This narrative non-fiction book offers an inclusive and hopeful vision of the future for children aged 7-9, taking inspiration from the latest scientific research.This highly illustrated book makes complex ideas more accessible and shows the exciting futures that could be ahead. There are eighteen stories that each take inspiration from current research and present engaging, optimistic futures that could result from real-world science, with insets delving into how that science works. This science book for children offers:- A combination of sci-fi and science using short fictional descriptions combined with real-world scientific explanations to make the future come alive.- An optimistic vision of the future with inclusive and diverse content for the generations that will not only live in it but shape it.- A variety of different topics covered, including a train ride on Mars, life on a Dyson Sphere, a birthday on planet Venus, a trip to the bottom of the sea, and a chat with the extinct animals of the past!The Childrenâ ™s Book of the Future provides a diverse and multicultural approach that will appeal to children of all backgrounds. The exploration of future technology and some of the diverse visions explored include a plane ride on one of Saturn s moons, a journey to a faraway star that is lightyears from Earth, life on a floating city, and living amongst robots. Inspire young changemakers with this book that sets out to reclaim the future for current and future generations of children.

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*From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes an incredible new story of the human race, for younger readers.* We humans aren t strong like lions, we don t swim as well as dolphins, and we definitely don t have wings! So how did we end up ruling the world? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you ll ever hear. And it s a true story . . . Have you ever wondered how we got here? From hunting mammoths, to flying to the moon? It is because we are unstoppable. But what made us so? Well, we have the most amazing superpower: the ability to tell stories. Fairy tales have led us from imagining ghosts and spirits to being able to create money (yes, really!). And this has made us very powerful . . . but very deadly. Nothing stands in our way, and we always want more. So get ready for the most amazing story there ever was - the incredible true tale of the Unstoppables. Find out how fire shrank our stomachs, how our ancestors spoke to animals, what football can tell us about being human, how we used our superpower for good and bad . . . and how YOU have the superpower to change the world. With full-colour illustrations showing the relentless rise and rise of the human race, this is history like you ve never experienced it before.

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Blu-ray film The Last of Us HD - 2. série [2025]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Dolby Atmos. Ellie, poháněná ztrátou a pomstou, opouští bezpečí komunity a vydává se do nebezpečného Seattlu. Kompletní druhá série. Každá cesta má svou cenu. Druhá série seriálu The Last of Us se odehrává pět let po událostech první. Prožité události pronásledují Joela a Ellie na každém kroku. Propast, která mezi dvojicí vznikla, je ještě nebezpečnější než nepředvídatelný svět okolo.Bonusy:• The Last of Us 2. série: Film o filmu• Rozšíření světa The Last of Us• Vítejte v městě Jackson• Bitva o město Jackson• Postavy filmu: Joel, Ellie, Dina a Abby• Dosud neuveřejněné dokumenty: Cesta Ellie, Pod povrchem: Vizuální efekty v The Last of Us

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DVD film The Last of Us - 2. série [2025]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Ellie, poháněná ztrátou a pomstou, opouští bezpečí komunity a vydává se do nebezpečného Seattlu. Kompletní druhá série. Každá cesta má svou cenu. Druhá série seriálu The Last of Us se odehrává pět let po událostech první. Prožité události pronásledují Joela a Ellie na každém kroku. Propast, která mezi dvojicí vznikla, je ještě nebezpečnější než nepředvídatelný svět okolo.Bonusy:• The Last of Us 2. série: Film o filmu• Rozšíření světa The Last of Us• Vítejte v městě Jackson• Bitva o město Jackson• Postavy filmu: Joel, Ellie, Dina a Abby• Dosud neuveřejněné dokumenty: Cesta Ellie, Pod povrchem: Vizuální efekty v The Last of Us

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4K Blu-ray HD film The Last of Us - 2. série [2025]. Český dabing. České titulky. HDR. Dolby Digital. Dolby Atmos. Ellie, poháněná ztrátou a pomstou, opouští bezpečí komunity a vydává se do nebezpečného Seattlu. Kompletní druhá série. Každá cesta má svou cenu. Druhá série seriálu The Last of Us se odehrává pět let po událostech první. Prožité události pronásledují Joela a Ellie na každém kroku. Propast, která mezi dvojicí vznikla, je ještě nebezpečnější než nepředvídatelný svět okolo.Bonusy:• The Last of Us 2. série: Film o filmu• Rozšíření světa The Last of Us• Vítejte v městě Jackson• Bitva o město Jackson• Postavy filmu: Joel, Ellie, Dina a Abby• Dosud neuveřejněné dokumenty: Cesta Ellie, Pod povrchem: Vizuální efekty v The Last of Us

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King Charles II was the father of fourteen illegitimate children (if not more) by seven mistresses. Ironically, his marriage to Queen Catherine, a Portuguese princess, proved childless. The eldest and most notable of his children, James, duke of Monmouth, was effectively excluded from the line of succession. After his father’s death the duke launched an armed challenge for the crown against his uncle, then James II, but was defeated at the battle of Sedgemoor and executed. Some of Charles s other sons, notably Henry, duke of Grafton, Charles, duke of St Albans, and the youngest, Charles, duke of Richmond, took part in military and naval campaigns at home and overseas. Some of his daughters married into various branches of the British aristocracy—though not without occasional scandal—while one married a composer and another took holy orders. In the context of the relaxed morals of the Restoration court, this biography examines the sometimes poorly documented lives of each of Charles’s children, their personal relations with each other, their places in English history, their love affairs, and the lines of descent through which several key figures of the modern British royal family can trace their lineage.

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In The Worst Children s Jobs in History Sir Tony Robinson takes you back to the days when being a kid was no excuse for getting out of hard labour. This book tells the stories of all the children whose work fed the nation, kept trains running, and put clothes on everyoneâ ™s backs, over the last few hundred years of Britainâ ™s history. No longer will you have to listen to your parents, grandparents, uncles, neighbours, and random old people in the Co-op telling you how much harder they had it in their day. Next time you find yourself in that situation, ask them if they were a jigger-turner or a turnip-picker in their young day. No? An orderly boy, perhaps? A stepper? Maybe they spent their weekends making matchboxes? Still no? Then they have no idea about the real meaning of hard work. With profiles and testimonies of real kids in rotten jobs, this book will tell you things you probably didnâ ™t want to know about the back-breaking, puke-inducing reality of being a child in the past.For more gruesome history facts discover Bad Kids: The Naughtiest Children in History.

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[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration. - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN [How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time. KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering. - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINEBy the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this future was made. From Charles Babbage s dream of mechanising mathematics to Isambard Kingdom Brunel s tunnel beneath the Thames, from George Cayley s fantasies of powered flight to Nikola Tesla s visions of an electrical world, this is a story of towering personalities, clashing ambitions, furious rivalries and conflicting cultures - a vibrant tapestry of remarkable lives that transformed the world and ultimately took us to the Moon.

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Painstakingly restored from Tolkien⠙s manuscripts, this is the first complete, standalone Middle-earth book by J.R.R. Tolkien since The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.It is a legendary time long before The Lord of the Rings, and Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, dwells in the vast fortress of Angband in the North; and within the shadow of the fear of Angband, and the war waged by Morgoth against the Elves, the fates of Túrin and his sister Niënor will be tragically entwined.Their brief and passionate lives are dominated by the elemental hatred that Morgoth bears them as the children of Húrin, the man who dared to defy him to his face. Against them Morgoth sends his most formidable servant, Glaurung, a powerful spirit in the form of a huge wingless dragon of fire, in an attempt to fulfil the curse of Morgoth, and destroy the children of Húrin.Begun by J.R.R. Tolkien at the end of the First World War, The Children of Húrin became the dominant story in his later work on Middle-earth. But he could not bring it to a final and finished form. In this book Christopher Tolkien has constructed, after long study of the manuscripts, a coherent narrative without any editorial invention.

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Channel 4 s The Mill captivated viewers with the tales of the lives of the young girls and boys in a northern mill. Focusing on the lives of the apprentices at Quarry Bank Mill, David Hanson s book uses a wealth of first-person source material including letters, diaries, mill records, to tell the stories of the children who lived and worked at Quarry Bank throughout the nineteenth century.This book perfectly accompanies the television series, satisfying viewers curiosity about the history of the children of Quarry Bank. It reveals the real lives of the television series main characters: Esther, Daniel, Lucy and Susannah, showing how shockingly close to the truth the dramatisation is.But the book also goes far beyond this to create a full and vivid picture of factory life in the industrial revolution. David Hanson has written an accessible narrative history of Victorian working children and the conditions in which they worked.

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From a Harvard faculty member and oral language specialist, an invaluable guide that gives readers evidence-based tools and techniques to communicate more effectively with children in ways that let them foster relationships with less conflict and more joy and kindness.Science has shown that the best way to help our kids become independent, confident, kind, empathetic, and happy is by talking with them. Yet, so often, parents, educators, and caregivers have trouble communicating with kids. Conversations can feel trivial or strained—or worse, are marked by constant conflict. In The Art of Talking with Children, Rebecca Rolland, a Harvard faculty member, speech pathologist, and mother, arms adults with practical tools to help them have productive and meaningful conversations with children of all ages—whether it’s engaging an obstinate toddler or getting the most monosyllabic adolescent to open up.The Art of Talking with Children shows us how quality communication—or rich talk—can help us build the skills and capacities children need to thrive.

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The adventures and tribulations of Eglantyne Jebb, founder of Save the Children, and humble revolutionary Winner of the 2007 Daily Mail Biographer’s Club PrizeAn unconventional biography of an unconventional woman. Eglantyne Jebb, not particularly fond of children herself, nevertheless dedicated her life to establishing Save the Children and promoting her revolutionary concept of human rights. In this award-winning book, Clare Mulley brings to life this brilliant, charismatic, and passionate woman, whose work took her between drawing rooms and war zones, defying convention and breaking the law. Eglantyne Jebb not only helped save millions of lives, she also permanently changed the way the world treats children.

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We might think we are through with the past, but the past isn t through with us. Tragedy permits us to come face to face with the things we don t want to know about ourselves, but which still make us who we are. It articulates the conflicts and contradictions that we need to address in order to better understand the world we live in.A work honed from a decade s teaching at the New School, where Critchley on Tragedy is one of the most popular courses, Tragedy, the Greeks and Us is a compelling examination of the history of tragedy. Simon Critchley demolishes our common misconceptions about the poets, dramatists and philosophers of Ancient Greece - then presents these writers to us in an unfamiliar and original light.

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Full of nostalgia and set against a backdrop of the Festival of Britain and the aftermath of the Second World War, The Children Left Behind is a gritty, emotional, heartwarming and uplifting saga.1940, LiverpoolWhen Alice Lacey was seven, she and her two best friends, Bob and Matty, watched the sky set on fire. Ten years later, the three remain friends, and Bob is now Aliceâ ™s sweetheart. He would marry her tomorrow, but Alice has ambitions to better herself; she finally leaves her factory job to work as an architectâ ™s secretary, dreaming of a brighter future and of playing some small part in rebuilding Liverpool.But will the hope last? The war has ripped families apart, and many children are left with nowhere to go but the orphanage. When tragedy strikes and Aliceâ ™s mother struggles to cope, Alice is horrified to see her brothers and sister facing the same fate. And, to make matters worse, both Bob and Matty seem to be harbouring secrets . . .The Children Left Behind is the second book by Eliza Morton in the Liverpool Orphans trilogy, following The Orphans from Liverpool Lane.

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WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDALSHORTLISTED FOR THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN S FICTION PRIZE Magnificent. The Times Outstanding. Independent Deeply moving. Guardian Simply brilliant. Daily Mail One of the best books of the year. Sunday ExpressCyril is off to fight, Anthea is at art college, Robert is a Cambridge scholar and Jane is at high school. The Lamb is the grown up age of 11, and he has a little sister, Edith, in tow. The sand fairy has become a creature of stories ... until he suddenly reappears. The siblings are pleased to have something to take their minds off the war, but this time the Psammead is here for a reason, and his magic might have a more serious purpose.Before this last adventure ends, all will be changed, and the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint - factory-workers, soldiers and sailors, nurses and the people left at home, and the war s impact will be felt right at the heart of their family.An epic, heart-wrenching follow-on from E. Nesbit s Five Children and It stories.

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This beautiful hardback edition brings together over 138 Bible stories for younger readers, presented with full-colour illustrations and attractive printed page-edges.From The Creation to Noah s Ark, and The Feeding of the Five Thousand to The Sermon on the Mount, this beautiful, fully illustrated collection of stories from the Old and New Testaments brings Christian teaching to life for a new generation. This edition also contains a useful reference section about people, places, and key terms to help children get the most out of these exciting and treasured stories.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children s Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children s literature, beautifully presented with full-colour illustrations, stencilled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

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[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism ... Morus s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration. - DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN [How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time. KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN Excellent ... A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering. - NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINEBy the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future. To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire - and they revolutionised science in the process. In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this future was made. From Charles Babbage s dream of mechanising mathematics to Isambard Kingdom Brunel s tunnel beneath the Thames, from George Cayley s fantasies of powered flight to Nikola Tesla s visions of an electrical world, this is a story of towering personalities, clashing ambitions, furious rivalries and conflicting cultures - a vibrant tapestry of remarkable lives that transformed the world and ultimately took us to the Moon.

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If you loved One Day and The Rosie Project, you will fall head-over-heels for The Two of Us.Anyone can fall in love. But not everyone can stay there. Fisher and Ivy have been an item for a whole nineteen days. They both know that this is something special and that they are meant to be together. The fact that they know little else about each other is just a minor detail. Over the next year their lives change forever, and Fisher and Ivy discover that falling in love is the easy part. What matters most is what happens next . . . The Two of Us is a charming, honest and heart-breaking novel about life, love, and the importance of taking neither one for granted. #39;Honest, gripping, bittersweet and very funny #39; Jenny Colgan ‘Sincere, honest, moving and funny’ Heat #39;Beautifully written and wonderfully engaging. I loved it #39; Daily Mail #39;Frank, funny and bittersweet, The Two of Us is a love story about what happens when a relationship looks all wrong but feels all right. This is a book with its heart firmly in the right place #39; Louise Candlish #39;In turns funny, sad, honest and heartbreaking, The Two of Us takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride you won #39;t ever want to end #39; Matt Dunn

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More than a decade since her bestselling novel, The Space Between Us, Thrity Umrigar continues Bhima’s unforgettable story in this stunning sequel.“The women at the heart of this novel inhabit the harsh world of the urban Indian poor, and struggle separately and together for dignity and survival. Thrity Umrigar has written a moving human tale that vividly brings to life both the women and the city of Mumbai.”—Salman RushdieBhima, the unforgettable main character of Thrity Umrigar’s beloved national bestseller The Space Between Us, returns in this triumphant sequel—a poignant and compelling novel in which the former servant struggles against the circumstances of class and misfortune to forge a new path for herself and her granddaughter in modern India.Poor and illiterate, Bhima had faithfully worked for the Dubash family, an upper-middle-class Parsi household, for more than twenty years. Yet after courageously speaking the truth about a heinous crime perpetrated against her own family, the devoted servant was cruelly fired. The sting of that dismissal was made more painful coming from Sera Dubash, the temperamental employer who had long been Bhima’s only confidante. A woman who has endured despair and loss with stoicism, Bhima must now find some other way to support herself and her granddaughter, Maya.Bhima’s fortunes take an unexpected turn when her path intersects with Parvati, a bitter, taciturn older woman. The two acquaintances soon form a tentative business partnership, selling fruits and vegetables at the local market. As they work together, these two women seemingly bound by fate grow closer, each confessing the truth about their lives and the wounds that haunt them. Discovering her first true friend, Bhima pieces together a new life, and together, the two women learn to stand on their own.A dazzling story of strength, friendship, and second chances, The Secrets Between Us is a powerful and perceptive novel that brilliantly evokes the complexities of life in modern India and the harsh realities faced by women born without privilege as they struggle to survive.

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