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From the author of the magnificent, award-winning novels GILEAD, HOME and LILA comes this wonderful, heart-warming collection of essays about reading.''Grace and intelligence ...[her work] defines universal truths about what it means to be human'' Barack ObamaMarilynne Robinson is not only a writer of sharp, subtly moving fiction, but also a rigorous thinker and incisive essayist. In this luminous collection she returns to the themes which have preoccupied her bestselling novels: the place literature has in life, the role of faith in modern living, the contradictions inherent in human nature. Clear-eyed and forceful as ever, Robinson demonstrates once again why she is regarded as one of our best-loved writers.

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''[Her work] defines universal truths about what it means to be human'' Barack Obama''Marilynne Robinson is one of the greatest writers of our time'' Sunday Times ''Jack is the fourth in Robinson''s luminous, profound Gilead series and perhaps the best yet'' Observer Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the American National Humanities Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the final in one of the great works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames Boughton, the loved and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian minister in Gilead, Iowa, a drunkard and a ne''er-do-well. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II, Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African-American high school teacher, also a preacher''s child, with a discriminating mind, a generous spirit and an independent will. Their fraught, beautiful story is one of Robinson''s greatest achievements.

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A brilliant and dramatic close reading of the first book of the Bible focussing on the complex relationship with humankind''A work of exceptional wisdom and imagination'' DR ROWAN WILLIAMS, DAILY TELEGRAPH''Rich and provoking... Robinson has masterfully traced a sense of wonder back to its ancient, remarkable source'' JULIAN COMAN, OBSERVER''Reading Genesis is alive with questions of kindness, community and how to express what we so often struggle to put into words'' NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINEFor generations, the Book of Genesis, included in its entirety here, has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by various hands, expressing di­fferent factional interests, with borrowings from other ancient literatures that mark the text as derivative. In other words, academic interpretation of Genesis has centered on the question of its basic coherence, just as fundamentalist interpretation has centered on the question of the appropriateness of reading it as literally true.Marilynne Robinson''s approach is di­fferent. Hers is one of an appreciation of Genesis for its greatness as literature, for its rich articulation and exploration of themes that resonate through the whole of Scripture. She illuminates the importance of the stories of, among others, Adam and Eve; Noah and his ark; the rivalry of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of our greatest novelists and thinkers presents a radiant, thrilling interpretation of the book of Genesis.For generations, the book of Genesis has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by various hands, expressing different factional interests, with borrowings from other ancient literatures that mark the text as derivative. In other words, academic interpretation of Genesis has centered on the question of its basic coherency, just as fundamentalist interpretation has centered on the question of the appropriateness of reading it as literally true.Both of these approaches preclude an appreciation of its greatness as literature, its rich articulation and exploration of themes that resonate through the whole of Scripture. Marilynne Robinson’s Reading Genesis, which includes the full text of the King James Version of the book, is a powerful consideration of the profound meanings and promise of God’s enduring covenant with humanity. This magisterial book radiates gratitude for the constancy and benevolence of God’s abiding faith in Creation.

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WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDAN OPRAH''S BOOK CLUB PICKLila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church - theonly available shelter from the rain - and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life.''One of the greatest living novelists'' BRYAN APPLEYARD, SUNDAY TIMES''Robinson is frequently named as one of America''s most significant writers . . . Her questioning books express wonder: they are enlightening, in the best sense, passionately contesting our facile, recycled understanding of ourselves and of our world'' SARAH CHURCHWELL, GUARDIAN''The work of an exceptional novelist'' ROWAN WILLIAMS, NEW STATESMAN''A sumptuous, graceful and ultimately life-affirming novel'' JAMES KIDD, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY''Great and luminous beauty . . . a book that leaves the reader feeling what can only be called exaltation'' NEEL MUKHERJEE, INDEPENDENT

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A set of four picture books including Where the Poppies Now Grow, The Christmas Truce, Flo of the Somme and Peace Lily. All books featuring childhood friends, Ben and Ray, who leave home for the battlefields of France.

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In When I Was a Nipper Alan Titchmarsh goes on a personal and nostalgic journey through post-War Britain in search of treasured values and traditions that were once the soul of society. With characteristic wit, warmth and humour he draws on the experience of his own childhood, and also takes a broader perspective, creating a wonderfully detailed and evocative portrait of a way of life that is fast disappearing, and asks what can we learn from this era of austerity to make our lives better today?Born in Yorkshire in 1949 and brought up in a Britain still recovering from World War 2, Alan remembers a time of relative calm, when it was enough to return home at night knowing that the house would still be standing. We were known throughout the world for our patience, resourcefulness and resilience. ''Mustn''t grumble'' was almost a national catchphrase, and queuing was second nature. Peppered with wonderful archive photographs and advertisements, When I Was a Nipper takes us back to those days, down high streets and through farmyards, on to trolley buses and into local pubs. As we move towards a global economy, as communities fragment and customs are lost, When I Was a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When I Was a Fairy is a heart-warming tale about love, loss and growing old. Touching on themes of dementia, old age, and relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren, this is not only a story about fairies, but also on the magic of life and what we can share with one another from generation to generation.When I was a fairy, I used to dance on daffodils.I used to bounce on blueberries and ride on raindrops. When I was a fairy, mountains were molehills.Back when I was a fairy ... I''d almost forgot.

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A moving and inspiring nonfiction picture book about Jackie Robinson’s court martial trial—an important lesser-known moment in his lifetime of fighting prejudice with strength and grace. Students who have been introduced to this American hero from such books as Brad Meltzer''s I Am Jackie Robinson can take a deeper look at a key event in his life with The United States v. Jackie Robinson.Jackie Robinson broke boundaries as the first African American player in Major League Baseball. But long before Jackie changed the world in a Dodger uniform, he did it in an army uniform.As a soldier during World War II, Jackie experienced segregation every day—separate places for black soldiers to sit, to eat, and to live. When the army outlawed segregation on military posts and buses, things were supposed to change. So when Jackie was ordered by a white bus driver to move to the back of a military bus, he refused. Instead of defending Jackie’s rights, the military police took him to trial. But Jackie would stand up for what was right, even when it was difficult to do.This nonfiction picture book is a strong choice for sharing at home or in the classroom—as Booklist noted: "A story ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A revised and updated edition of the international bestsellerInspiring readers all over the globe to reimagine their future, this revised and updated edition of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 features new material to complement the classic text. Major life transitions such as leaving the protected environment of school or starting a new career can be daunting. It is scary to face a wall of choices, knowing that no one is going to tell us if we make the right decision. There is no clearly delineated path or recipe for success. Even figuring out how and where to start can be a challenge.As head of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, Tina Seelig’s job is to guide her students as they make the difficult transition from the academic environment to the professional world—providing tangible skills and insights that will last a lifetime. Seelig is a wildly popular and award-winning teacher and in What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 she shares with us what she offers her students –provocative stories, inspiring advice, and a big dose of humility and humor. These pages are filled with captivating examples, from the classroom to the boardroom, of individuals defying ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. "Tell me about when I disappeared," said Findus. "You haven''t disappeared," said Pettson, "you''re sitting right here." "Yes, but ? when I was little." "Oh then ...But you''ve heard the story so often before." "But tell it to me anyway!" So here is the story of when Findus was little and disappeared.

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The setting of Little Pig Robinson is based on various English seaside towns where she spent holidays when she was young. It tells the charming story of an adventurous pig who sets off on an incredible voyage aboard the ''Pound of Candles''.The Tale of Little Pig Robinson is number nineteen in Beatrix Potter''s series of twenty-three little books, the titles of which are as follows:1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit 2. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin3. The Tailor of Gloucester4. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny5. The Tale of Two Bad Mice6. The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle7. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher8. The Tale of Tom Kitten9. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck10. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies11. The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse12. The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes13. The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse14. The Tale of Mr. Tod15. The Tale of Pigling Bland16. The Tale of Samuel Whiskers17. The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan18. The Tale of Ginger and Pickles19. The Tale of Little Pig Robinson20. The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit21. The Story of Miss Moppet22. Appley Dapply''s Nursery Rhymes23. Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes

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THE GRIPPING SUMMER 2021 RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK, FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER AND MASTER OF SUSPENSEA secret room. A silent girl. A shocking truth.Evie Cormac was found at a murder scene six years ago, hiding in a secret room. She has never revealed her real name, why she was in that house, or what she saw.Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven wants to help the traumatised teenager. He thinks unravelling Evie''s secrets will free her from the past.But he has no idea what he''s about to unleash . . .If you love WHEN SHE WAS GOOD, don''t miss the next books, LYING BESIDE YOU and STORM CHILD.__________WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS'' ASSOCIATION STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER OF 2021''What makes Michael stand out is how he invests suspense with such a strong emotional pull. No one else comes close'' Linwood Barclay''Never lets up on the suspense . . . Definitely Robotham''s best to date'' Globe and Mail''Clever, intriguing and compelling, I loved this book'' Rachel Abbott''So good that I rationed my reading as I didn''t want to finish it'' ***** Reader Review''Tense, immersive and riveting'' ***** Reader Review''Keeps your attention in a vice-like grip'' ***** Reader ReviewA #1 FICTION BESTSELLER ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Boo the pumpkin does NOT like Halloween. And she does NOT like trick-or-treating. Why? Because she's afraid of the dark. So, when Halloween comes around Boo is especially worried. But when she meets a little boy who also shares his fears, Boo realisesthat perhaps Halloween - and the dark - aren't quite as scaryas she thought.

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“Kenan is a master storyteller with extraordinary stories to tell. I wouldn’t miss this for the world.”—Leslie JonesWhen I Was Your Age is a hilarious, heartwarming and surprising ode to growing up, getting older and wiser, and luck, life, and learning from the school of hard knocks, from SNL''s longest-serving actor, Kenan ThompsonKenan Thompson is Saturday Night Live’s longest-ever-serving cast member and a star of such pioneering sketches as “Black Jeopardy” and is hugely beloved thanks to a tidal wave of nostalgic fans who grew up on early 2000s classics All That, Good Burger, and Kenan & Kel on Nickelodeon.He’s also a dad (to two girls) in his mid-40s living in suburbia, and whose universal, relatable, family-friendly humor has created unbelievable appeal and engagement from fans from middle America to coastal elites. Becoming a dad sucked the cool right out of him -- and he''s OK with that!When I Was Your Age is packed with hilarious yet poignant essays that are aimed to offer any reader valuable advice on parenting, focusing on positivity, and having fun in life. Kids, new parents, fellow fathers, budding comics, and aunties who want to pinch his cheeks, can all learn from his biggest mistakes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A comforting book about feeling scared. How are you feeling today? Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can't always name them or talk about them easily. Developed in conjunction with a child psychologist, these board books focus on the six main emotions experienced by very young children.

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A calming book about feeling angry. How are you feeling today? Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can't always name them or talk about them easily. Developed in conjunction with a child psychologist, these board books focus on the six main emotions experienced by very young children.

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Hudební CD - Ricky Warwick je irský zpěvák, kytarista a frontman skupiny The Almighty. Od roku 2010 je členem hard rockové skupiny Thin Lizzy. Ricky Warwick je irský zpěvák, kytarista a frontman skupiny The Almighty. Od roku 2010 je členem hard rockové skupiny Thin Lizzy. Seznam stop When Life Was Hard & Fast / You Don't Love Me / I'd Rather Be Hit / Gunslinger / Never Corner A Rat / Time Don't Seem To Matter / Fighting Heart / I Don't Feel At Home / Still Alive / Clown Of Misery / You're My Rock 'n Roll

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In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breath-taking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous bachelor, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton.After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing.Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer - the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin . . .

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We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loss and learning to let go. After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life.When he least expects it, Haru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him. In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world.But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.

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From the New York Times bestselling author Dustin Thao, We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loss, and learning to let go. After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life. When he least expects it, Haru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him. In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.

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When she was still a child, Lucy Nelson had her irresponsible, alcoholic father thrown in jail. Since then, Lucy has become a furious adolescent - raging against middle-class life and provincial American piety - intent on reforming the men around her: especially her incompetent mama''s boy of a husband, Roy. As time rolls on, Lucy struggles to free herself of the terrible disappointment engendered by her father, and is forever yearning for the man he could never be. It is with scalpel-like precision that Roth depicts the rage, the hatred and the ferocity of feeling that soon takes hold of Lucy''s life.

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From the New York Times bestselling author Dustin Thao, We Are Okay meets Wandavision in this novel about loss, and learning to let go. After the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real when a boy he met last summer in Japan finds his way back into his life. When he least expects it, Haru Tanaka walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him. In a magical turn of events, Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more and more time together, he begins to question what is real. When he starts losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, Eric must finally confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.

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________''A fresh, clever psychological thriller. I loved it!'' CLARE MACKINTOSHYou see the people you work with every day. But what can''t you see?________Amira, Sarah, Paula, Ewan and Charlie have worked together for years. They know how each one likes their coffee, whose love life is a mess, whose children keep them up at night…But their comfortable routine life is suddenly shattered when an aggressive new boss walks in.Now, there''s something chilling in the air.Who secretly hates everyone?Who is tortured by their past?Who is capable of murder?________''Ingeniously sharp thriller, set in an office'' HEAT MAGAZINE, 5 *'' Tammy Cohen is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors'' EMMA KAVANAGH''Psychological thrillers don''t get much better than this!'' C L TAYLOR''Truly terrifying'' RUTH WARE''A thriller with startling twists and a kick to the finish'' Sunday Mirror''This was so gripping!'' Red Magazine''Unsettling, tense and utterly unputdownable'' Woman & Home ''Will keep you guessing right until the end'' i magazine________THRILLER OF THE MONTH, Good HousekeepingOne of the Daily Mail''s BIGGEST SELLING bookclub authors

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‘GRIPS LIKE A VICE’ – Val McDermid''Absorbing, tense and beautifully paced'' - Daily MailTwenty-one years ago, Dr Richard Carter and his wife Pamela were killed in what has become the most infamous double murder of the modern age.Their ten year-old daughter – nicknamed the Angel of Death – spent eight years in a children’s secure unit and is living quietly under an assumed name with a family of her own.Now, on the anniversary of the trial, a documentary team has tracked down her older sister, compelling her to break two decades of silence.Her explosive interview sparks national headlines and journalist Brinley Booth, a childhood friend of the Carter sisters, is tasked with covering the news story.For the first time, the three women are forced to confront what really happened that night – with devastating consequences for them all.When I Was Ten is the highly anticipated, stay-up-all-night next book by acclaimed crime author Fiona Cummins.‘I finished it with my heart in my mouth. Highly recommended’ – Louise Candlish‘Dark, creepy and ultimately compassionate… a chilling look at the consequences of a childhood gone wrong’ – JP Delaney‘Utterly compelling; a true just-one-more-chapter thriller’ – Clare Mackintosh‘Pacy, dark and surprises to the bitter end. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A 'Writer's Review' BOOK OF THE YEAR - "Engaging, perceptive and compassionate, this is a novel that’s hard to put down."1953. Viola is three. The young Queen ofEngland is being crowned on a television in the corner of the room. Tubby littleViola gazes out at the party guests in this fancy London house, already alertto human drama. This is a genteel family in gentle crisisas they have to move from a large house to a tiny flat. Viola’s Anglo-Indianmother hoped for much more from life, while her father gets involved inghosting the memoir of a chorus girl who married a millionaire. Viola burrowsinto the adventures of storybooks and battles her three older brothers forattention. A decade passes, and Viola finds friendship and danger among the oldand the young. 1950s London with its bomb sites, air raid shelters andattitudes to gender, race, class and sex is vividly present. When I Was providesa delicious, memorable portrait of the writer as a young girl.Â

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A Pulitzer prize-finalist peels back the curtain on an unexplored part of Julia Child's life—the formidable team of six she collaborated with to shape her legendary career.Julia Child's monumental Mastering the Art of French Cooking and iconic television show The French Chef required a team of innovators to bring out her unique presence and personality. Warming Up Julia Child is behind-the-scenes look at this supporting team, revealing how the savvy of these helpers, collaborators, and supporters contributed to Julia's overwhelming success. Julia is the central subject, but Helen Horowitz has her share the stage with those who aided her work. She reveals that the most important element in Julia Child’s ultimate success was her unusual capacity for forming fruitful alliances, whether it was Paul Child, Simone Beck, Avis DeVoto, Judith Jones and William Koshland (at Knopf), and Ruth Lockwood (at WGBH). Without the contribution of these six collaborators Julia could never have accomplished what she did. Filled with vivid correspondance, fascinating characters, and the iconic joie de vivre that makes us come back to Julia again and again, Warming Up Julia Child is essential reading for anyone who adores Julia and her legacy.

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A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy''s abusive childhood, from international bestseller Dave Pelzer.''A story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph'' Daily Mail*****Brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable and alcoholic mother, Dave became a slave; he was no longer a boy, but an ''it''. His bed was an old army cot in the basement, his clothes torn and unwashed, and when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog''s bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout it all, Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him. A Child Called ''It'' shares the emotional story of the early years of his life, detailing the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive. It is the first book in the My Story trilogy.''Heartfelt... cannot fail to move you'' Heat

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A sweeping dual-timeline novel from the bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park.All she wanted was a child of her own…1912. As the steamship Carpathia takes the survivors of the Titanic to New York, Lucy desperately searches the decks for her baby, thrust into the arms of another woman as a lifeboat left, and now nowhere to be found. Madeleine is helping her journalist husband to interview the survivors, and when she meets Lucy, she promises she will do anything she can to help her find her lost child.2022. When archivist Jackie finds a notebook containing the stories of women saved by the Carpathia amongst an auction lot, she learns the story of the missing baby. Desperate to start a family of her own, she feels compelled to dig further. And her search will lead her to a century-old mystery…Inspired by true events, bestselling author Kathleen McGurl weaves history and fiction together in this captivating, deeply moving story.Readers LOVE The Lost Child!''Such a great story… it blends the two eras so well'' Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A story that will haunt you, in a good way!, long after you have finished the last page'' Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A fantastic, heart wrenching novel'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This beautiful and deeply moving tale recounts educational psychologist Torey Hayden''s battle to unlock the emotions of a troubled and sexually abused child who, with the help of Hayden, was finally able to overcome her dark past and realise her full potential.Six-year-old Sheila was abandoned by her mother on a highway when she was four. A survivor of horrific abuse, she never spoke, never cried, and was placed in a class for severely retarded children after committing an atrocious act of violence against another child. Everyone thought Sheila was beyond salvation – except her teacher, Torey Hayden. With patience, skill, and abiding love, she fought long and hard to release a haunted little girl from her secret nightmare – and nurture the spark of genius she recognised trapped within Sheila''s silence. This is the remarkable story of their journey together – an odyssey of hope, courage, and inspiring devotion that opened the heart and mind of one lost child to a new world of discovery and joy.

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‘A superb study … brilliant stories, hilarious observations and jaw dropping revelations about so many figures in public life we thought we knew – but never understood’ EMILY MAITLIS Loss and adversity are part of the human condition, but an imperfect past isn’t always an indicator of what’s to come. This book traces a pattern: why is it that often the people with the hardest beginnings in life – children who experience displacement, disease, financial ruin, abandonment or bereavement – become the most successful adults? And is there something to learn from those people, who perhaps have the strongest sense of what matters most?Of Britain’s fifty-five prime ministers, twenty-five lost one or both of their parents as a child and 69 per cent suffered some form of serious childhood trauma. For their acclaimed podcast Past Imperfect, Thomson and Sylvester spoke to some such prime ministers, as well as pioneers and poets, CEOs and chefs, actors and archbishops, sports stars and Nobel prize-winning scientists. How did Richard Branson overcome severe dyslexia? How did Daphne Park, born in lonely, rural Tanzania, become one of Britain’s top spies? How was diver Tom Daley driven on to win an Olympic gold medal by being ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Get ready for a turbo-charged short read (80 pages) from two of the world’s biggest thriller writers – Karin Slaughter and Lee Child.Jack Reacher and Will TrentTwice the actionTwice the dramaDouble the troubleWill Trent is undercover at Fort Knox. His assignment: to investigate a twenty-two-year-old murder. His suspect''s name: Jack Reacher.Jack Reacher is in Fort Knox on his own mission: to bring down a dangerous criminal ring operating at the heart of America’s military. Except now Will Trent is on the scene.But there’s a bigger conspiracy at play – one that neither the special agent nor the ex-military cop could have anticipated. And the only option is for Jack Reacher and Will Trent to team up and play nicely. If they can…Praise for Karin Slaughter:‘I’d follow her anywhere’ Gillian Flynn‘A great writer at the peak of her powers’ Peter James‘Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled’ Michael Connelly‘Big, dark, rich, satisfying, and bloody’ Stuart MacBride‘Fiction doesn''t get any better than this’ Jeffery Deaver‘One of the boldest thriller writers working today’ Tess Gerritsen‘A writer of extraordinary talents’ Kathy ReichsPraise for Lee Child:‘These books are absolutely addictive’ George R. R. Martin‘Great pace, drama, language’ James Patterson‘Jack Reacher is today’s James Bond’ Ken ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''For personal reasons, or for reasons I don''t know myself, I began feeling old, and I began keeping notebooks. I was nearing the age of sixty''Georges Simenon''s autobiographical notebooks, in which he recorded his observations, experiences, anxieties and ''all the silly ideas that pass through my head'', are one of the most candid self-portraits of a writer ever put to paper. Here, as the celebrated author ruthlessly examines his tortuous writing methods, his past, his fame, his intimate relationships and his fears of ageing, the result is an unsparing, often painfully revealing insight into a man trying both to find and to escape himself. ''As revealed in these notebooks, Simenon''s is a shrewd, lucid mind ... the balance tips toward the real, the immediate, the mysteries of human complexity above all ... Utterly unpretentious'' The New York Times

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‘A superb study … brilliant stories, hilarious observations and jaw dropping revelations about so many figures in public life we thought we knew – but never understood’ EMILY MAITLIS Loss and adversity are part of the human condition, but an imperfect past isn’t always an indicator of what’s to come. This book traces a pattern: why is it that often the people with the hardest beginnings in life – children who experience displacement, disease, financial ruin, abandonment or bereavement – become the most successful adults? And is there something to learn from those people, who perhaps have the strongest sense of what matters most?Of Britain’s fifty-five prime ministers, twenty-five lost one or both of their parents as a child and 69 per cent suffered some form of serious childhood trauma. For their acclaimed podcast Past Imperfect, Thomson and Sylvester spoke to some such prime ministers, as well as pioneers and poets, CEOs and chefs, actors and archbishops, sports stars and Nobel prize-winning scientists. How did Richard Branson overcome severe dyslexia? How did Daphne Park, born in lonely, rural Tanzania, become one of Britain’s top spies? How was diver Tom Daley driven on to win an Olympic gold medal by being ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Fame is a dangerous game.As her brother lies in a coma after a near-fatal car accident, twenty-two-year-old Grace Brighton climbs the Hollywood Sign to make a desperate wish for his recovery. She loses her footing and plummets to the ground below—only there is no impact. Instead, she finds herself the center of attention at a film studio . . . in 1953 Hollywood. Everyone believes she''s Alice Montgomery, a rising star she bears an eerie resemblance to, who disappeared just days earlier.Grace has no choice but to step into Alice''s shoes. Meeting Alice’s entourage and noticing not everyone is happy that she is back, Grace begins to suspect that something terrible has happened to the young actress. Afraid Alice’s miraculous return has now made her a target, Grace must find out who wants to harm Alice to find her way back to her own time. When she discovers one of the missing starlet''s deepest, darkest secrets, Grace finds herself in grave danger—she may die long before she’s even been born.

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A heartfelt story with nautical illustrations about one grandfather''s daring adventures as a heroic pirate sailing the seven seas! The perfect readalong picture book to be shared between grandparent and grandchild."A sweet intergenerational read...touching and fun!" —Little Cub LiteracyAlthough these days Grandpa might prefer his rocking chair to climbing the rigging or hoisting the mainsail, he was once a swashbuckling pirate! As he tells his grandchildren tales of his piratical adventures on the high seas, their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey.xTreasure maps and sailing ships come to life in this heart-warming rhyming picture book about the surprising adventures of those you love. This is not only a story about pirates, but also family bonds and building memories.

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Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set gives young readers the practice they need to advance to more complex words and sentences.With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers'' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®Developing readers will love these fun stories! While Bob Books Complex Words still uses short vowels and repetition to keep the text decodable, the longer books in this phonics-based learn-to-read set introduce more complex words, new long vowel teams, and word endings such as -ed and -ly. The playful stories engage kids and provide a new challenge to advance their skills.Inside the box you''ll find:8 small, hilarious, easy-to-read books: 16-24 pages each, 12-78 unique words per book, sized perfectly for little handsA parent guide with tips for helping your child learn to readEach book includes:Repetition of words and sounds, which helps children decode the textSimple sentences with more complex words ("Jim slipped into the pond.")A list of new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Bob Books: Complex Words (8 Books) (Stage 3: Developing Readers) - Bobby Lynn Maslen

Discover your next read with this carefully curated list from We Need Diverse Books.Check out 100 must-read books to try before you''re 12! Packed with reviews, recommendations, and exclusive author interviews, The Reading Adventure: 100 Books To Check Out Before You''re 12 will inspire young readers to discover a diverse range of books beyond the curriculum.From mystery to autobiography, the book is organised by genre, so you can jump to the section that interests you the most. Each entry has a key theme box so you can immediately see if the book is something you''ll enjoy. Helpful signposts lead readers to another book the author thinks they''ll enjoy. Hidden gems, award-winners, classics, and current bestsellers are brought to life by vibrant illustrations. There''s truly something for everyone!Vibrant and educational, you can explore:- 15 exclusive author interviews, including Jason Reynolds, Meg Medina and Linda Sue Park- Organised by genre and theme, so the reader can find a book based on their interests- Discover 100 book recommendations aimed at 7-12 year olds with vibrant and fun illustrations- Running categories organised by interest and theme- Endmatter includes writing activities, and an index- Bold original illustrations by a range of artists bring the books ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A STUNNING NEW THRILLER FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY PICK AUTHOR. THE PERFECT CLEVER, THOUGHT-PROVOKING READ FOR FANS OF TIM WEAVER AND CHRIS WHITAKER''A brilliant, propulsive thriller'' STEPHEN KING''Jaw-dropping'' THE SUNDAY TIMESThe most painful of Evie Cormac''s memories have been locked away, ever since she was held prisoner as a child. No one knows why she was kidnapped, but forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven has been trying to give her something like a normal life since her rescue captured hearts and headlines. Until one day, standing on a Lincolnshire beach, the tragic aftermath of a shipwreck unfolds in front of them. And Evie''s nightmares come roaring back . . . The mystery of what happened to her all those years ago is the key to this new tragedy - because these deaths were no accident. And now Cyrus and Evie must unravel the past, or risk drowning in the storm that''s coming for them both . . .If you enjoy Storm Child, don''t miss Cyrus and Evie in Good Girl, Bad Girl, When She Was Good and Lying Beside You. And meet Phil McCarthy in When You Are Mine and Michael''s brand-new thriller The White Crow.''Razor-sharp and emotionally ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Storm Child - Michael Robotham

Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Set 1 Units 11-20 comprises ten books and is aimed at children in Reception to Year 2. Each book introduces consonant digraphs.Each stage introduces new letters/sounds while supporting previously taught phonic letters/sounds and high-frequency words.Unit 11: Pip Gets Rich (ch)Unit 12: ""Hush!"" (sh)Unit 13: The Path up the Hill (th)Unit 14: The Trick (ck)Unit 15: The Ring (ng)Unit 16: The Quest (qu and ve)Unit 17: When Meg Was a Pup (wh and two syllables)Unit 18: A Wicked Snack (-ed and two syllables)Unit 19: Sinking Sand (-ing and two syllables)Unit 20: The Paddle (-le and two syllables)Accompanying photocopiable activities for word building, reading, spelling and comprehension can be found in Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Set 1 Units 11-20 Reading & Writing Activities.

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When most parenting books were written decades ago, they did not address—nor could they address—all the issues parents would face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents do not need another article that contradicts the last one they read; rather, they need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the issues of twenty-first-century parenting. That’s what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books will do.Understanding and Loving Your Child with ADHD will guide parents with methods they can use to help children who suffer from ADHD build character and competence rather than conflict, failure, shame, or disconnection.

Objev podobné jako Understanding and Loving Your Child with ADHD - Michael Ross, Stephen Arterburn

My First Early Learning Library: Box Set of 5 Board Books Introduce your little ones to the world around them with this delightful box set of 5 board books designed for early learning. Covering key categories like wild animals, birds, fruits, vegetables, farm animals & pets, this set is a perfect way to build foundational vocabulary and spark curiosity in young minds. With eye-catching illustrations, large fonts for easy reading, and carefully selected words, these books make learning fun and interactive—paving the way for early literacy, observation, and cognitive skills. Why Parents Will Love It: Promotes early vocabulary and word recognition Encourages screen-free, imaginative learning Builds a strong foundation in early education categories Durable, safe, and child-friendly board books perfect for daily use Why Kids Will Love It: Bright and bold illustrations to hold their attention Fun themes like animals, fruits, and more Easy-to-turn pages and large print for young readers Encourages curiosity and visual association Key Features: Box set includes 5 engaging board books Focuses on early learning categories: animals, fruits, vegetables & more Large, readable fonts and sturdy pages Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners A must-have early learning set that builds skills, sparks joy, and grows ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''One of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world'' - Lee ChildPeter James, the number one, multi-million copy bestselling author of the Grace series returns to finally reveal the events of Roy Grace’s tortured past – the truth behind his wife’s disappearance. Thrillingly told from her perspective, this is Sandy’s story.*************Some will know how it begins . . .My name is Sandy.My husband is Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.But when I disappeared, even he couldn''t find me . . .This is my story.There''s more to Sandy than meets the eye. A woman with a dubious past, a complicated present and an uncertain future.Then she was gone.Some will think they know how it ends . . .Her disappearance caused a nationwide search. Even the best detective on the force couldn''t find her.They thought she was dead.But nobody knows this . . .Where did she go? Why did she run? What would cause a woman to leave her whole life behind andsimply vanish?For the first time the truth behind Sandy Grace’s dramatic disappearance is revealed. They Thought I Was Dead will thrill fans and new readers alike with its gripping story of a woman on the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako They Thought I Was Dead: Sandy's Story - Peter James

From Carnegie winning author, a coming-of-age novel about friendship and loyalty across neighbourhood lines – illustrated by award-winner, Akhran Girmay.A lot of the stuff that gives my neighbourhood a bad name, I don’t really mess with. The guns and drugs and all that, not really my thing.Nah, not his thing. Ali’s got enough going on, between school and boxing and helping out at home. His best friend Noodles, though. Now there’s a dude looking for trouble – and, somehow, it’s always Ali around to pick up the pieces. But, hey, a guy’s gotta look out for his boys, right? Besides, it’s all small potatoes; it’s not like anyone’s getting hurt.And then there’s Needles. Needles is Noodles’s brother. He’s got a syndrome, and gets these ticks and blurts out the wildest, craziest things. It’s cool, though: everyone on their street knows he doesn’t mean anything by it.Yeah, it’s cool . . . until Ali and Noodles and Needles find themselves somewhere they never expected to be . . . somewhere they never should''ve been – where the people aren’t so friendly, and even less forgiving.''A funny and rewarding read.’ Publisher''s Weekly, Starred Review''Fiction with heart . . . unexpectedly gorgeous.'' Booklist''Moving ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako When I Was the Greatest - Jason Reynolds

A nostalgic collection on rural schools, childhood and English country life from the much-loved author of VILLAGE SCHOOL.From organising the school summer fete...''Because of our inability to recognise our climatic shortcomings from the outset, arrangements for outdoor jollities get completely out of hand''....to the sometimes rather odd passions of childhood:''I collect stones with holes in them''.Miss Read captures the essence of rural life, and in particular of village schools, as only she can. This collection also includes extracts from her letters:''Michael Joseph wrote after the Observer thing and is throwing out feelers for a book. I shall know if he still feels like it - me too! - after we''ve met''.It will also include an Introduction on how ''Miss Read'' was first created: ''Miss Read was born fully clothed in sensible garments and aged about forty. She was born, in fact, when I was struggling to write my first book and needed a village schoolmistress as the narrator.''

Objev podobné jako Mrs Griffin Sends Her Love - Miss Read

From the author of The Change, comes a novel about book banning and those brave enough to stand up against this censorship. In Troy, Georgia, Lula Dean has decided to cleanse the town’s reading habits. All banned books have been removed from public spaces, and the townspeople are only allowed to read books Lula has deemed ‘appropriate’.But a small group refuse to be told what they can and can’t read. The revolution is coming …

Objev podobné jako Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books - Miller Kirsten

In Troy, Georgia, Lula Dean has decided to cleanse the town's reading habits. All banned books have been removed from public spaces, and the townspeople are only allowed to read books Lula has deemed 'appropriate'. But a small group refuse to be told what they can and can't read.The revolution is coming . .

Objev podobné jako Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books - Miller Kirsten

"as indispensable to confronting, say, your domineering mother-in-law or your local city council as it is to helping foment an ongoing and ever-escalating insurrection against, say, a sexist, racist, nepotistic power-mad oligarchy threatening to destroy democracy as we know it...My advice: Buy one" - VOGUEA guerrilla guide to radical protest and joyful political resistance from artist, activist and Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova. The face of modern protest is wearing a brightly colored ski mask.Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of the Russian activist group Pussy Riot, is a creative activist, professional protestor, brazen feminist, shocking visual artist, and force to be reckoned with. Her spontaneous, explosive approach to political action has involved jumping over barbed wire, kissing police officers, giving guerilla performances in crowded subway cars, and going on a hunger strike to protest the abuse of prisoners. She''s been horse-whipped by police in Sochi, temporarily blinded when officers threw green paint in her eyes, and monitored by the Russian government. But what made Nadya an activist icon overnight happened on February 21, 2012, when she was arrested for performing an anti-Putin protest song in a Moscow church.She was sent to a Russian prison for 18 months and emerged as an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Read and Riot - Nadya Tolokonnikova

A Room of One''s Own is a very clear example of how creative thinkers connect and present things in novel ways. Based on the text of a talk given by Virginia Woolf at an all-female Cambridge college, Room considers the subject of ''women and fiction.'' Woolf’s approach is to ask why, in the early 20th century, literary history presented so few examples of canonically ''great'' women writers. The common prejudices of the time suggested this was caused by (and proof of) women''s creative and intellectual inferiority to men. Woolf argued instead that it was to do with a very simple fact: across the centuries, male-dominated society had systematically prevented women from having the educational opportunities, private spaces and economic independence to produce great art. At a time when ''art'' was commonly considered to be a province of the mind that had no relation to economic circumstances, this was a novel proposal. More novel, though, was Woolf''s manner of arguing and proving her contentions: through a fictional account of the limits placed on even the most privileged women in everyday existence. An impressive early example of cultural materialism, A Room of One''s Own is an exemplary encapsulation of creative thinking.

Objev podobné jako An Analysis of Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Fiona Robinson, Tim Smith-Laing

These are the memories of a man who had been a young Jewish boy in Central Poland. His 9th birthday came in mid July 1939. Less than two months later they are his memories of the Nazi era, from the very beginning of WW11 until he was liberated by the Russians on the 8th May 1945. This age of death when Nazis attempted the absolute annihilation of all Jews in Europe regardless of age, character or gender, is now referred to as the Holocaust.These memories include those of his vibrant family life in Poland before the war. They are his homage and his memorial to his parents, his little sister and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins who were wiped out by the Nazis along with centuries of their culture.Arriving in the UK on 14th August 1945 he was in the first group of Concentration Camp child survivors brought into England at the invitation of King George V1. The story of these children’s arrival and initial rehabilitation in the Lake District is told in the 2020 BBC film ‘The Windermere Children’.His memories conclude with some glimpses of his life immediately after liberation, and later when he was settled in the UK.From ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Memoirs of a Child Holocaust Survivor - A. M. Fox